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Closure of Davao schools part of Whole-Nation approach vs. Reds M

“Child warrior recruitment in these schools exANILA – The closure of 55 Salug- ploit the innocence and pungan schools in the Davao vulnerability of IP children. the communist terRegion, which are known for Since rorist group has used these exploiting, recruiting and training child schools as indoctrination warriors against the government, is part and recruitment facilities of in their formative of the Whole-Nation approach in defeat- children years, the DepEd’s (Departing local communist armed conflict. ment of Education) action provides ample support in protecting children of indigenous communities from exploitation,” said Secretary Hermogenes Esperon Jr., National Security Adviser, in a statement sent to the Philippine News Agency Thursday. Esperon said the abhorrent training and use of child warriors have to be stopped. NEW CHIEF JUSTICE TAKES OATH. President Rodrigo R. Duterte administers the oath “For this reason, the cloto newly appointed Supreme Court Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta during a ceremony at the Malacañan Palace on October 24, 2019. Duterte advised Peralta to make sure Secretary Hermogenes Esperon Jr., National Security sure of Salugpungan Schools By PRIAM NEPOMUCENO

Adviser (PNA File photo)

See CLOSURE, page 11

Clarin Mayor David Navarro killed in ambush in Cebu City

World Bank cites PH on Zubiri’s “Ease of Doing Business Act”

that “fairness and truth” prevail in the SC. (Presidential Photo)

By ALVEN MARIE TIMTIM, DELTA DERYCKA C. LETIGIO - Cebu Daily News Digital

Cebu City, Philippines– Mayor David Navarro of Clarin, Misamis Occidental has been shot to death along M. Velez Street in Cebu City on Friday afternoon, October 25, 2019. The said mayor, who was facing complaints of physical injuries and acts of lasciviousness, was shot while on his way the prosecutor’s office for inquest. Navarro was wearing a

bullet proof vest and was with two police escorts. A witness said that he saw a white van approach the convoy, four masked men bringing high powered firearms shot the car multiple times. The window of the car was broken into pieces, which coincides with the statement of the witness that the perpetrators shot See AMBUSH, page 11

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• for much-improved rank PH improves over 29 countries “Leaping over 29 other countries from 124th to 95th in the World Bank (WB) ranking because of our Ease of Doing Business (EODB) law is truly noteworthy. Congress has hurdled major stumbling blocks and we are hoisting that as a challenge to the whole of government,” said Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri, the major author and sponsor of the Ease of Doing Business Act (R. A. No. 11032). “The WB recognized our major legislative accom-

plishments which impacted immediately on starting a business, securing construction permits, protection of minority investors and paying taxes, but not necessarily on improved collection efficiency and administration. As of last year, the Bureau of Internal Revenue suffered from weak interconnection to hardware meltdown during tax deadlines. “ Zubiri stressed that “all government agencies have been tasked to improve and See EASE, page 11

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NPA continues to lose members, DOLE turns over P100K supporters to government DILEEP assistance in Camiguin

UINSILIBAN, Camiguin — To contribute to poverty reduction and reduce the vulnerability to risks of the working poor, vulnerable and marginalized workers through promotion of entrepreneurship and community enterprises, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Camiguin Provincial Field Office handed over P110,000 worth of DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program and Emergency Employment Program (DILEEP) projects at Barangay Butay, Guinsiliban, here. DOLE Provincial Chief Emmanuel Toledo said they distributed P50,000 livelihood capital to Butay Multi-Purpose Cooperative Consumer Store Project with Kahugpongan sa Masilakong Mananagat (KASAMA) as the accredited co-partner. Such DOLE-assisted livelihood project started August 18, 2019. Six individual beneficiaries also received livelihood assistance from the department worth P20,000 each. The beneficiaries include Mercy Tabamo with her A La Carte/ Suman Selling; Juanita Cababasada, Dry Goods Selling; Siricio Alaan, K2 Delicious Food Product; Patrick Flores, Enhancement of Native Chicken; Jojomar Guinitaran, Guinitaran Blacksmith See ASSISTANCE, page 10

SIX full-time members of the New People’s Army (NPA) and 106 Milisyang Bayan surrendered to government authorities while 52 supporters from the Tigwahanon tribe in San Fernando, Bukidnon cut ties with the communist group on Monday. They were formally presented to San Fernando Mayor Levi Edma Sr. and 403rd Commander Brigadier General Edgardo De Leon in a ceremony held at the 88th Infantry Battalion (IB) headquarters in Maramag, Bukidnon. The NPA combatants also turned over five Garand rifles, 13 homemade shotgun, and a .38-caliber pistol. Brig. Gen. De Leon, who noted the effectiveness of localized peace talks, said the successive surrender The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Camiguin Provincial Field Office hands of NPA members and supover P110,000 worth of DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program and Emergency Employ- porters is a proof that the ment Programs (DILEEP) projects at Barangay Butay, Guinsiliban, Camiguin. (DOLE 10) CPP-NPA-NDF is getting

weaker as they are losing their regular and part-time members as well as their mass base. “Simula ngayong araw na ito asahan ninyo na sunod sunod ang tulong na darating sa inyo galing sa iba’t -ibang ahensya ng gobyerno sa national, regional, probinsiya at munisipalidad. Maghahanap kami ng paraan na magkaroon kayo ng skills training at pangkabuhayan,” he assured surrenderers. De Leon also urged them to convince their kin and friends to return to the folds of the law and avail of government programs and services. “Kung gusto niyong tulungan ang inyong mga kasamahan sa bundok, sabihin niyo sa kanila na hinihintay namin sila. Bumaba na sila para maramdaman din nila ang tulong ng gobyerno,” he added. See LOSE, page 10

DILG-10 calls on Sanggunian members to focus on conflict-affected brgys In the essence of operationalizing the “Whole-ofNation Approach” to end the local communist armed conflict, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) 10 urged the Sanggunian members to focus on the 27 conflictaffected barangays in the Region. DILG 10 Regional Director Arnel M. Agabe presented this challenge during the

Program for Newly-Elected Officials, orienting the local legislators of the region. “We hope to strengthen the operationalization of EO 70 through convergence and coherence of efforts of the national line agencies and local government units at all levels, and our Sanggunians play a vital role

in this mission of ending insurgency,” Agabe said. The Regional Director said that for now, the priority conflict-affected barangays are those that need the immediate delivery of services the most. With this, Sanggunian members’ intervention is essential to See DILG, page 10

Inspiring learners to study beyond what textbooks teach

By ALONA B. BAGOLBOL Teacher III Babanlagan Elementary School

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In this age of modern technology, with its abrupt changes, it is just but prim and proper that we must utilize and maximize it in a good way, the best way possible. Yes, textbooks help a lot in the facilitation of the learning process among learners. As a public school teacher, textbooks serve as our guide in teaching them

the curriculum per grade level, however, teachers must also inspire learners to study beyond what these textbooks teach. Access to computers in schools provided teachers with a new channel to deliver content to learners. However, the onus of finding the right content remained with the teacher who had to put in additional

time to build their content repositories. Teachers made effective use of computers and printers infrastructure in school to prepare and share information on subjects and practice worksheets with the learners. However, we must also remember that studying beyond textbooks does not limit only to computers, computers are still expensive and definitely not in everyone’s home then, especially to learners from

the public schools. So, the worksheets actually had to be printed by teachers and sent physically with the learners to home, or be discussed by the teachers with the learners. Thus, in order to further guide and assist the learners, teachers must really inspire the learners to study beyond what textbooks teach. It’s hard but at the end, it will all be worth it. Probably, as teachers, let us set ourselves as an example.

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Andanar: RTF-ELCAC-10 sets first public-private collaboration in PH "This is the first time that the Regional Task Force of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict has conducted a public-private corporate social responsibility seminar or convergence here; the first time in the Philippines." Cabinet Representative for Cabinet Officers for Regional Development and Security (CORDS)-X and Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Jose Ruperto Martin Andanar emphasized such saying the partnership is very important because peace is a collaborative idea. "It is not only military, it is not only the civilian government but also the

private sector including the basic unit of the society which is the family," Andanar said emphasizing that the task force augments its capability to attain peace in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) with the aid of the private sector. For his part, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. said at the national level, they already have two from the private sector as partners. "So nandu'n na ang civilian sector pumapasok. In other words, partner namin talaga ang civilians (so the civilian sector is involved that way. In other words, the civilians are already our partner) but now we

RTF-ELCAC PRESSCON. National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon, Jr., and Cabinet Representative for Cabinet Officers for Regional Development and Security (CORDS)-X and Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Jose Ruperto Martin Andanar convene the members of the press, October 24 at Cagayan de Oro City, to advocate the public-private partnership initiated by the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) to boost programs and services and ultimately attain peace and development in the region. (RTP/PIA Cagayan de Oro City)

are expanding the partnership by inviting the business sector," Esperon said. Esperon further said it is better if the private See ANDANAR, page 10

On teachers’ growth and development By ALONA B. BAGOLBOL Teacher III Babanlagan Elementary School

As the Department of Education advocates a learnercentered public institution, its vital human resources have been in the forefront of receiving utmost trainings and seminars and seminar-workshops that would enhance and capacitate more the teaching and non-teaching staff. As an educator, as a public school teacher, attending seminars and trainings is of much importance and significance as it does not only develop the knowledge and skills of the teachers but

it also develops our inner selves, our being humane in the realm of academics and in the realm of life’s endeavors and various experiences. That is why indulging into LAC sessions and other seminars would not only imply teaching discipline guides and curriculums but it does as well intensify teachers’ growth and development including its internal and external communication skills and languages. And yes, through it, teachers are best capaci-

tated to do more and exert more in teaching our young learners, our pupils. We can definitely apply what we have learned and gained in the trainings and seminars. Further, it will greatly help and anchor to better improve the quality of education we are imparting to them. Hence, public school teachers are truly lucky enough as we can receive utmost benefits that cannot be stolen by anyone or by someone and that is the acquisition of knowledge and skills.

My teacher loves Mobile Legends SALOMA B. SANTOS Labo National High School

Nowadays, teaching millennials is very challenging. During my daily delivery of the lesson, I have observed that students are no longer interested to listen to my lesson no matter how colored my printed matters are and how animated my power point presentation is. That is why, I came up with this innovation to capture their enthusiasm to participate in my class. This costs pretty much but this will only be done once and boom, many can borrow and students will love it. First, I have to search the images of all the Mobile Legends characters and cut them into to produce at least 3 duplicates of each. So, if I have 40 students in my class, I will need 120 strips of ML characters of all variants. After cutting them out, I will have it laminated. The purpose for its lamination is to the countless reusability of the tool for the next user to place a masking tape where students write

their name. Second, I have to create a monitor-lookalike box to be place in my table where the students can see the usual ML battle field on the make-believe monitor screen. If these two steps are taken, then the teacher is now ready to demonstrate in any classroom observation whoever are the observers granted that your IM’s can globally compete in catching the 21st century learners. I named this tool as “Catch Me, If You Can”. The next step is to orient the students of the mechanics in using this tool. The students have to make it a culture that before the I as their teacher will start the class, the leader will distribute 3 ML characters to each learner. Each character corresponds to 5 points. As the learner receives his characters, he will write his name on the 3 strips. So, when I start my review, motivation, lesson proper, assessment and evaluation, each student are holding with them 3

ML characters as their way to earn points. Here’s how. If a student can answer a question, his ML character with a name will be placed inside the make-believe monitor screen on the table. If another student can add clarification or example to the given answer, that can merit him 5 points earnings too. If another student asks related questions to the given answer of if a follow up question is raised to expound the topic, that will also be credited 5 points to the student. In other words, a student’s participation in any form of expression which can bring life and energy to the class discussion will earn points every time he collaborates. Thus, this tool can somehow add vigor and eradicate boredom and passiveness in the class. Each learner will see to it that at the end of the period, all his ML characters are already in the ML box.

Davao City wins bid to host MICE Con 2020 By DIGNA BANZON, PNA

DAVAO CITY -- This city has been chosen by the Tourism Promotions Board to host the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences/ conventions, exhibitions/ events) Conference 2020. In a text message on Thursday, Tourism Office chief Generose Tecson said this city outbid Clark Development Corp. to host the biggest gathering of MICE professionals in the

country. “As we are positioning ourselves as the MICE capital of the Philippines and BIMP EAGA, this gives us a chance to renew ties with old economic and tourism stakeholders, as well as make new connections,” Tecson said, referring to the Brunei Darussalam-IndonesiaMalaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area. “It also gives us a chance

to showcase our city as a diverse, all-inclusive, multicultural city with peace-loving and disciplined people,” she added. Tecson earlier said the strong partnership between the government and the private sector was a big factor for the city’s winning bid. “The city is very much ready to host the event and all sectors from the government and private are working hard as a team to See WINS, page 10

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Ganito kami noon I WAS raised inside the Bureau of Prisons reservations in Muntinlupa. I studied at the Itaas Elementary School and later at the Muntinlupa National High School. I grew up with children of prison employees. I knew and interacted with prisoners up close. One of them, I found out many years later, was a convicted cop killer. I was, in the words of locals, a “Batang Bilibid”. My growing up years - from 1945 to 1960 - coincided more or less with the term of my father, Dr. Alfredo M. Bunye, Sr., who served as a pre-war penal superintendent in charge of the New Bilibid Prison, up to 1954 when he became Director of Prisons. My earliest recollection as a toddler was the Guards’ Quarters. The ground floor was home to bachelor prison guards. My father, who was superintendent, was

assigned the whole second floor as his official residence. From our second floor window, I had a clear view of the façade of the iconic white edifice which was the Bilibid Prison. The prison’s compound occupied a nine hectare lot, which housed prison dormitories, ideally built for 3,000 convicts. It also housed the administrative offices, a prison hospital and a prison chapel. Right in front of prison compound was the sunken garden. It served as parade ground for prison guards who marched to the tune of the prison band under Prof. Francisco. It also doubled as track and field oval where inter-school competitions were held. Later, it hosted a wellmaintained 9-hole golf course where even children of prison employees got to learn their fundamentals

from convicted golf pros. Prisoners served as caddies for 50 centavos per nine holes. At one end of the garden is a man-made lake, garlanded by trees and flowers. In the middle of the lake stood a mini-Statue of Liberty. Except for a well-publicized prison failed prison break which occurred sometime in 1950 and the prison gangs rivalry around 1954, life inside the prison reservation was relatively quiet. Both prison employees and prisoners attended the same masses inside the prison compound. The employees normally occupied the front rows, while the prisoners occupied the back rows. We received communion from prison chaplain Benedicto Arroyo. Illiterate prisoners were encouraged to enrol in adult education classes. Later, a

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high school and a college were established inside the prison in cooperation with the Perpetual Help College system. Prisoners with higher academic training served in offices as “orderlies”. Those with good conduct, (“deserving”, later known as “serving”) were allowed to do household chores in employee households between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The prison hospital had adequate facilities, serving both employees and prisoners. My three siblings were all born inside the prison hospital, which at one time was headed by Dr. Bienvenido Alcantara. His wife, Dra. Avelina AlcanSee BUNYE, page 10

Nuts & Bolts

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Initiatives for Conscious Hotels As guests become more aware of their environmental impact, they become increasingly discerning about where they choose to spend their money. They’re looking for businesses that care about their effect on the planet and if a hotel can demonstrate shared values through green initiatives, then they’ll have earned a loyal guest. But it’s not just guests who want to align themselves with sustainable companies. Employees and people who want to be your employees, care as well. In that sense, being proactive about your ecofriendly initiatives (and how much you talk about them) can be a huge boost to your hotel’s recruitment

strategy. Sustainable initiatives can sometimes feel like a lengthy checklist, but by incorporating them into your hotel’s day-to-day operations and sharing your efforts with your guests, you can engage them in the process while making them easier to accomplish. Guests play a massive part in any hotel’s sustainability initiative, so encouraging them to make eco-friendly choices like reusing towels are a simple way to show them your values and commitment. They’ll continue to feel like they’ve made the right choice to stay with you, and go above and beyond to help support your green efforts. One of the simplest

ways for a hotel to make the shift towards sustainability is to start with the easy wins. Switching to energy-efficient appliances, like automatic room temperature and lighting, are a great way to reduce your energy use without impacting a guest’s experience. But your guest also wants to feel like they’re part of the experience. That’s when unique eco-adventures and locally sourced food helps round out the equation. Plus there’s the savings side of it as well. Well-executed changes mean you can expect to see lower costs and less waste in the long run, especially if there was an up-front investment. Brand loyalty is based on shared

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values, and incorporating eco-friendly initiatives into your brand can help you gain guests and convert them into loyal fans. The kind of fans who refer their friends and family. By highlighting the sustainable practices you’ve added to your hotel, it becomes even easier to build a better, more connected relationship with guests. One that will give them a long-lasting impression, and they’ll always associate that positive experience with your brand. Your competitors will be green with envy.

Letters from Davao

Our human frailties THE peso and the stock market showed dramatic performance and the economy is seen to end with 6% growth. Young Filipino dabbling on science unlocked the challenged to convert noise pollution into electrical energy. Elsewhere in the globe, Egypt and Ethiopia lock horns over water that flows in the river Nile while Brexit is still what preoccupies the United Kingdom. In the US Pres. Ronald Trump is still facing impeachment threat but may likely find happy compromise with China to put an end to the trade squabbles between the two countries. Pres. Rodrigo Duterte cut short

his visit to Japan, on account of muscle spasms leaving behind Davao City Mayor Inday Sara to represent him in the rest of the ceremonies following the enthronement of Prince Naruhito as Emperor of Japan. Many other significant events were unraveling around the world. Back home prime time TV indulges Filipinos with the feud of the Baretto sisters and the siblings themselves divulge their penchant for the rich and famous which tells us that what brought about their unreconcilable conflict is Atong Ang and who knows who else. This despite the efforts of the

Presiden of the Republic of the Philippines going all out to mend their differences. Now I understand the famous quote from Sen. Leila De Lima when she described her relationship with her driver and what happens in the “kubols” in the state penitentiary as “frailty of a woman”. Like “Ang Probinsyano” the salacious episodes in the Baretto sisters’ acts are not about to end as yet. ABS CBN has succeeded in imbibing voyeurism and nobody cares anymore about the African Swine Fever, the re-emergence of Ebola virus in Africa and the tremor that shook Mindanao. It’s

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only Marjorie we’ve seen as yet, Claudine and Gretchen and their children have yet to come up with their respective true confessions. Nobody bothers anymore about how Metro Manila water utilities and MWSS will address the shortage of water supply but the whole damn obstructionists will not waste a second the moment Digong says he will build another dam. No one See FRAILTIES, page 11

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FORCE FOR UNDAS. The Philippine National Police in Caraga Region says it will deploy an additional 1,500 personnel to secure the observance of Undas 2019. (Photo courtesy of PRO-13 Information Office)

PNP-Caraga to deploy 1.5K more cops for Undas By ALEXANDER LOPEZ, PNA

U TUAN CIT Y – The Police Regiona l Of f i c e in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) will deploy an additional 1,500 personnel to secure the upcoming observance of All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day or Undas. In a statement on Thursday (October 24), PRO-13 said the additional police personnel will be deployed to secure cemeteries, churches, ports, bus terminals, malls and other places of convergence in the region. The augmentation force will also conduct mobile patrols, foot patrols and man Police Assistance Desks that will be established in cemeteries and Motorist Assistance Centers in different areas

in the region. PRO-13 said it will also assign personnel from the Explosive and Ordnance Division (EOD) together with K9 Teams strategic areas where heavy influx of people is expected. Brigadier Gen. Joselito Esquivel, Jr., PRO-13 director, said intensified police operations will be conducted before, during, and after the observance of Undas. Esquivel said the “build-up operations” aim to ensure public safety and to ensure the observance of Undas 2019 remains “peaceful and orderly.” “ There is a need to intensif y s e c ur ity and public safety operations to secure the region from any form of criminality

and ter ror ist ic ac t ivities. I assure the people of Caraga that we have enoug h res ources and cont ingenc y plans are ready to be implemented in case of eventualities,” Esquivel said on Thursday. E arlier t his mont h, PRO-13 said it has already i ns t r u c t e d it s g rou n d commanders to implement early measures to secure the observance of Undas this year. Among the preparations cited was the conduct of coordination with different sectors in their respective areas. It also announced the deployment of around 4,000 cops from various st at ions in t he reg ion to secure the occasion. (PNA)

Quake-hit Davao Sur declares state of calamity By ELDIE AGUIRRE, PNA

DIGOS CITY -- Davao del Sur Governor Douglas Cagas has signed the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) resolution declaring the entire province under a state of calamity, following the devastation brought by the October 16 earthquake that hit various parts of Mindanao. The resolution, passed during the board’s regular session on Tuesday, cited the heavy damage to government and private infrastructures, injuries, and deaths in the aftermath of the 6.3 magnitude temblor. Prior to Capitol's action, the towns of Magsaysay, Bansalan, and Matanao went ahead with declaring their areas of responsibility under a state of calamity following the severe damage on scores of commercial buildings and residential homes that displaced thousands of people. In Bansalan, disaster response officials said damage was inflicted mostly on houses, barangay halls, churches, and water facilities. See SOLONS, page 10

Upholding respect and good values among learners By ALONA B. BAGOLBOL Teacher III Babanlagan Elementary School

Upholding respect and good values among learners is of utmost significance and importance; it is not only learnt at school, the fundamentals and basics of education and the growing years of teaching but the value of respect, good manners and good character are taught also. And as a public school teacher, it is of utmost thrust that

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we will be able to shape and mold our learners, our learners to become good and responsible members of the community. But, how can we uphold respect and good values among learners? Of course, we should set first as good examples, as good epitome of showing and exhibiting respect towards our fellow teachers, our fellow work-

ers and even to everyone we meet along the way. Respect should not choose someone whom to respect, it should be freely and sincerely given, even to those who do not deserve it; but, let us always remember that everyone deserves respect, everyone. And, as teachers, we should as well respect our learners. Of course, if we want to be respected, then we should respect and understand them first.

Teachers stand as second parents to the learners, so as teachers are expected to act and respond like the parents. Finally, as teachers, we should always be fair to our learners. And let us always instill in them that good education comprises good character, good values and we should always be good to everyone we meet. Thus, we should, at all times, uphold respect and good values.

CRACKS. Officials fear that this series of soil cracks in Barangay Malawanit, Magsaysay town in Davao del Sur, would cause landslides during heavy rains. The cracks are located in an area where a mother and son were killed after their house was buried in a quake-triggered landslide on Oct. 16, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Nilo Cobrado) EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE LATE TERESITA CERICOS SATORRE & EDMUNDO MIOLE SATORRE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late TERESITA C. SATORRE, who died on September 27, 2007 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital, 1200 El Camino Real, San Mateo, California and EDMUNDO M. SATORRE, died on February 24, 2014 at 1602 Tuscan Springs Avenue, Chula Vista, San Diego, and left hereditary undivided properties; that the deceased during her lifetime left parcels of land (undivided) situated at Butuan City and more particularly described as follows; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. RT-41200 “A parcel of land, Lot No. 12, Block No. 26 of the subdivision plan, Psd-53964, Sheet 11, being a portion of Lot 414 of the Cadastral survey of Butuan, L.R.C. Cad., Record No. 321), situated in the City of Butuan; containing an area of TWO HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR (264) square meters, more or less. TAX DECLARATION NO. 08-02-0001-00855 “A residential building constructed on its own Lot under Tax Declaration No. 08-02-0001-00368 with a floor area of 241.42.” Are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE LATE TERESITA CERICOS SATORRE & EDMUNDO MIOLE SATORRE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, made by and between: MARIA LAURISSE SATORRE-GABOR (also known as MA. LAURISSE SATORRE-GABOR) of legal age, Canadian citizen and a resident of 58 Madelaine Cres, Brampton, ON L6S 2Y9, Canada, represented in this deed by her attorneys-in-fact, LIZA THERESE SATORRE-BALANSAG and LESLIE MAE C. SATORRE by virtue of an Special Power of Attorney (SPA) as per Doc. No. 386; Page No. 78; Book No. 92; Series of 2019, notarized before the Notarial Registry of Atty. Vincent Jose C. Fortun; LIZA THERESE SATORRE-BALANSAG, of

legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of 114 T. Guingona Sr., Guingona Subdivision, Butuan City, Philippines; LESLIE MAE C. SATORRE, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of 114 T. Guingona Sr., Guingona Subdivision, Butuan City, Philippines; LUCILLE HELENE SATORRE-GABRIEL, of legal age, US citizen, married and a resident of 337 Windjammer Circle, Chula Vista, California USA, 91910, represented in this deed by her Attorney-in-fact, LESLIE MAE C. SATORRE, by virtue of Special Power of Attorney (SPA) as per Doc. No. 5447; Page No. 110; Series of 2019, notarized before Atty. Audie J. De Castro Honorary Consul of the Republic of the Philippines in the Philippine Consulate, San Diego, California, USA; and EDMUNDO II CERICOS SATORRE, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Guingona Subdivision, Butuan City, hereinafter referred to as the HEIRS/VENDORS. and VCDU REALTY CORPORATION, a corporation duly organized and operating under the Philippine laws, represented in this deed by its President/General Manager (by virtue of a Board Resolution), VICTOR S. UY, likewise of legal age, Filipino, married and with office address at J. C. Aquino Avenue, Butuan City, Philippines, hereinafter referred to as the VENDEE. That VENDORS/ HEIRS being their paraphernal properties desire to sell/dispose the properties particularly described in TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. RT-41200 (Land) and TAX DECLARATION NO. 08-02-0001-00855 (building) in favor of the VENDEE; VENDEE, who likewise agrees to purchase the same from the VENDOR: That for and in consideration of the sum of THREE MILLION PESOS (Php 3,000,000.00), Philippine Currency, VENDORS, by these presents hereby SELL, CONVEY, and TRANSFER unto and in favor of the VENDEE the above described properties. Under Notary public of ATTY. JESUS MARIA JAMES L. BRINGAS; As per Doc. No. 134; Page No. 28; Book No. 545; Series of 2019. MDN: Oct 26, Nov 2 & 9, 2019

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“Quality and Honest Pricing” catapults Xiaomi Corp. to world prominence BEIJING, CHINA - In a press conference here at Xiaomi (MI) Corp main office, the China-Asean Media tour delegation learned how the world-renowned smart phone manufacturer and internet company rose to prominence in international business and modern technology. Dr. Baoqiu Cui, Xiaomi Vice President and chairman of Technical Committee commented that the secret of their company’s success and meteoric rise to prominence is “Quality and Honest Pricing.” Also at hand to give presentations of their product lines and technology were the officers of Xiaomi, Christine Wong, VP for Internation Affairs; Yong He, VP for Public Affairs; and Yuou Chen, Public Affairs Manager for Southeast Asia. Xiaomi Corporation ). It was only a year ago when Xiaomi launched operations in 80 countries and regions. Now it is a front-

runner in mobile phone markets, smart hardware and ICT platforms in more than 30 countries and regions, (they have 4 stores in the Philippines, including one at the SM Mall in Cagayan de Oro City) is a Chinese electronics company founded by Lei Jun in 2010 and headquartered in Beijing. Xiaomi makes and invests in smartphones, mobile apps, laptops, bags, trimmers, earphones, MI Television, Shoes, fitness bands, and many other products.[ Ranked 468th, Xiaomi is the youngest company on Fortune Global 500 List for 2019. The company was cofounded by Lei Jun and six partners: Lin Bin, vice president of the Google China Institute of Engineering; Dr Zhou Guangping, senior director of the Motorola Beijing R&D center; Liu De, department head of industrial design at the Beijing Institute of Xiaomi’s Redmi Note

Technology; Li Wanqiang, general manager of Kingsoft Dictionary; Wong KongKat, principal development manager; Hong Feng, senior product manager for Google China, on April 6, 2010. Xiaomi released its first smartphone in August 2011 and rapidly gained market share in China to become the country's largest smartphone company in 2014. At the start of second quarter of 2018, Xiaomi was the world's fourth-largest

smartphone manufacturer, leading in both the largest market, China, and the second-largest market, India. [9] Xiaomi later developed a wider range of consumer electronics, including a smart home (IoT) device ecosystem. X i a om i h a s 1 5 , 0 0 0 employees in China, India, Malaysia, Singapore and is expanding to other countries including Indonesia, the Philippines, and

MANILA -- Alveo Land is building on its success in the Makati Central Business District (MCBD) with its latest residential property in a park-facing parcel. Alveo, AyalaLand Inc.’s upscale brand, recently launched Parkford Suites Legazpi, a 35-storey residential tower with an average launch price of PHP55 million per unit. Parkford Suites Legazpi will rise on the corner of Gamboa and Salcedo Streets in Legazpi Village. As a prime residential tower, Parkford Suites Legazpi will only have 163 units with seven residences per typical floor. Units are a careful selection of twoand three-bedroom units, with an average area size

of 151 sq.m., larger than usual residential spaces in the city. Alveo also offers upgraded unit layouts and design finishes for this development. There are even special units with parkfacing balconies from the living room, and exclusive penthouse units facing the park. “ParkfordSuites Legazpi is designed to fulfill the market’s need for an exclusive MCBD residence. It offers prime parkside living within a major business district,” Alveo’s Chief Operating Officer Rufino Gutierrez said in a statement. “Legazpi Village has transformed into an upscale and social community

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Alveo offers P55-M DOT receives award in Japan Makati condo project for Boracay rehabilitation By JOYCE ANN L. ROCAMORA

MANILA -- The Philippine government's efforts in rehabilitating world-renowned island resort Boracay continue receiving praises as the prestigious Japan Tourism Awards (JTA) feted the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday. The award-giving body cited the "socially advanced initiatives" of the agency in the rehabilitation by taking a high risk of closing and pursuing a cohesive effort to implement Boracay's physical, social, environmental and social recovery. DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat person-

ally received the Excellent Partner Award during the opening ceremonies of the Tourism Expo Japan held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Osaka. Puyat is elated that the recognition came on the heels of the World Travel Awards’ recognizing the DOT as Asia's Leading Tourism Board. "We share this award with the DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources) and DILG (Department of the Interior and Local Government). Our combined efforts in the See AWARD, page 11

JAPAN FETES DOT FOR BORACAY REHAB. Department of Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat receives the award for Excellent Partner at the Japan Tourism Awards in Osaka. The award-giving body cited the “socially advanced initiatives” of the agency in Boracay’s rehabilitation by taking a high risk of closing the island resort and pursuing a cohesive effort to implement its physical, social, environmental and social recovery. (Photos courtesy of DOT)

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DAR chief graces turn-over of P24.8-M road under project ConVERGE

By RECHEL D. BESONIA

TA. Josefa, Agusan del SurThe Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Agusan del Sur held a ceremonial ribboncutting to formally turn-over the 4.139 km. NRJ PoblacionConcepcion- Sayon Farm-to-Market Road last October 22, 2019 at Sta. Josefa, Agusan del Sur. The P24.8 million project is part of the

infra component under the P110-million project investment for Rice Production, Processing and Marketing of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Project Convergence on Value Chain Enhancement for Rural Growth and Empowerment (Project ConVERGE) for the rice farmers in Veruela, Trento, Bunawan and Sta. Josefa (VETREBUNS) ARC

“A Closer Look on ‘No-Homework’ Policy” By BERNARD LOU C. AMPER SST-I, VILLANUEVA NHS VILLANUEVA DISTRICT-MIS OR DIVISION

There are three separate bills that support the No Homework policy that have been proposed, two in the Congress and one in the Senate. Quezon City 5th District Representative Alfred Vargas filed a bill that “seeks to ban elementary and high school teachers from giving assignments over the weekend with violators to face a fine of P50,000 and jail time of up to two years.” On the other hand, House Deputy Speaker Evelina Escudero filed a separate bill that bans homework for kinder to grade 12 students. Senate Bill 966, which was filed by Senator Grace Poe, also seeks to mandate all “primary and secondary schools in the country to not allow teachers to give any homework or assignments to students from Kinder to Grade 12 on weekends. Under the proposal of Senator Poe intended for public and private schools, teachers may only assign homework to students only during weekends provided that it will be minimal and will not require more than four hours to be completed (Lacson, 2019). Meanwhile, the Department of Education also expressed their support on the said policy. In perspective, we see homework as a means for promoting pupils to exercise their sense of responsibility and hardwork. Homeworks were inculcated even dur-

ing early school years so that students could learn to self-evaluate and practice improvement outside the school setting. In such a way, it does not only develop the academic state but also improves the task adaptability and efficiency of the student as a person. By taking a closer look, two out of three bills stated that the ban shall only be implemented during weekends, where weekends would serve as an allocation for rest to all students, and bonding time with their families. However, the matter must not be misinterpreted. We should see the importance of giving homework in general. It does not only affect the students but also the educators where in such a way, it only serves as a means for them to provide interaction and reach towards their students after class hours. It teaches students the value of patience, hardwork and resourcefulness. In conclusion, we see the No Homework policy as an aide for balance between academic and personal development. It provides an adequate time for the student to take a rest and regain shape. In this way, we highlight the importance of mental awareness which is also very relevant in today’s time. Although it aims to maintain stability, both students and educators must not overlook and disintegrate the true purpose of the policy.

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Secretary John C. Castriciones (4th from left) handed the certificate of turn-over and acceptance of the FMR to Sta. Josefa Mayor Hon. Symond O Caguiat (5th). Also in the photo are: (L-R) PARPO II Jamil Amatonding, Undersecretary Bernie Cruz, Undersecretary Carim Panumpang, Provincial Agriculturist Armando Valiente, Regional Director Leomides Villareal, Assistant Director Daylinda Narisma and Assistant Director Agnes dela Cerna.

Cluster of Agusan del Sur. Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II Jamil P. Amatonding Jr. said that by providing these farmers with access to market is expected to boost their income by 30% which is the goal of the project. “Because of the lesser cost of labor, the challenge in bringing their produce to the right market with easier time travelled faced by 805 direct beneficiaries in the area and even the 2,477 indirect beneficiaries from neighboring barangays will be addressed.” He said. Secretary John R. Castriciones who graced the occasion said that the provision of rural infrastructures

along with other support services shows the recognition of the government to the farmers as the true hero of the country. “This initiative is aligned by President Duterte’s directive to pursue a more aggressive agrarian reform program to ensure that the farmerbeneficiaries are given with the needed services to uplift their economic capabilities.” “We want to increase their agricultural production and household income. That’s why these are being provided to enhance the support systems of our ARBs.” Castriciones said. Assisting the secretary in the ribbon cutting were Undersecretaries

Bernie F. Cruz of the Foreign-Assisted and Special Projects Office (FASPO)and Carim L. Panumpang of Special Concerns, Sta. Josefa Mayor Symond D. Caguiat, Regional Director Leomides R. Villareal, Assistant Regional Director Daylinda Paz Narisma, Assistant Regional Director Agnes Dela Cerna, PARPO II Jamil P. Amatonding Jr., PARPO I Allan N. Mundala and Provincial Agriculturist Armando Valiente representing Agusan Sur Governor Santiago Cane. Mayor Caguiat, in his acceptance message, expressed his gratefulness to the department for choosing the Municipality of Sta. Josefa as the recipient

of the road project. “For decades, residents of these barangays hardly sell their products due to the poor road condition that posed an inefficient means to transport it to the market.” He said. “But today, with DAR’s intervention, we are few steps closer towards being a successful individual. Thank you to DAR.” He added. Project ConVERGE is co-funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). As a message of thanksgiving from the people of Sta. Josefa, Taphagan Festival dancers rendered a street dancing presentation for the visitors gracing the event.

Advancing positive discipline in everyday teaching By ALONA B. BAGOLBOL Teacher III Babanlagan Elementary School

In the advent of today’s new and high technology, the learning of the learners has been fully empowered and intensified; dubbed as the Generation Y and Generation Z, student millennials nowadays differ in their academic and achievement needs, more so with their values, attitudes and beliefs. Now, how can learning facilitators complement these kind of rapid changes and advancements? One objective, the imposition

of positive discipline in the everyday teaching. Positive discipline is learnercentered and that it should always adhere to the welfare of the learners but in a constructive way. Gone are the days of corporal punishments, verbal abuse and consistent bullying to learners. As the student’s aptitude vary, their responses vary also. Today, teachers must integrate positive discipline for all the learners. However, in every class-

room setting, there are instances and situations that construed to be out of conflicts among learners or in another instant, between the learners and the teacher. Here then significantly plays the role of better conflict management of the teacher. In conflicts, still impose positive discipline and do not forget to treat all the learners fairly and squarely. The role of the teachers stood time as parents of the learners in the school. That is why, learners always look up to us and

consider us as epitomes of what is right and what is just. As we are the learning facilitators, like parents, we should might as well bestow them the love and affection, anchored on positive discipline so that they will grow and become into what they dreamt to become. Yes, let us always consider positive discipline in our everyday teaching. And let us always remember that big or small, there’s always a difference we can make in the lives of our learners, our young learners.

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Everybody’s help needed to contain ASF: agri chief By SARWELL MENIANO

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar has welcomed the directive of Malacañang asking all government agencies to help control the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country. Speaking to reporters Friday at Oriental Leyte Hotel here, Dar said ASF will continue to cause damage to the country’s hog industry if other agencies will not do their part to contain the virus. “We need everyone’s help because DA cannot solve this alone. Agencies like the Department of Transportation can set up quarantines in airports and seaports and the Philippine National Police can strengthen its check on the transport of pork meat through checkpoints,” Dar told reporters. “The virus will remain in the country for as long as hog raisers will not co-

operate in our campaign,” he added. On Thursday, the Office of the President, through the initiative of the Executive Secretary, directed all executive departments, bureaus, agencies, government-owned and controlled corporations, government financial institutions and other instrumentalities of the government to coordinate, as well as to adopt policies and institute measures to manage, contain and control the ASF transmission in the country. The directive came following reports that samples were taken from hotdog, “longanisa”, (sausage) and “tocino” (cured meat) imported by a Manila-based company tested positive for ASF virus. “Pork meat used by processors is from affected swine, but the processed

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

HARRY S. VILLEGAS CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ Applicant/s 2019-10-3055 (2008-10-1838) NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line RBC; MACABALAN TO PIER –AGORALIMKETKAI- VELEZ and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2019 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director,LTFRB-Region X,this 25TH day of October 2019, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING Hearing Officer MDN: October 26, 2019

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City PRIMO REVILLA JR Applicant/s

CASE NO. R-10-EV-TX 2019-10-3218 (2014-10-2500)

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PERFECTO MONDELO JR. Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2019-10-3050 (2014-10-2362)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City EVILLA R. AMOY Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-EV-G 2019-10-3054 (2018-10-3460)

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CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2019-09-2925 (2008-10-295)

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RODRIGO BAGO CASE NO. R10-CP-PUJ Applicant - Deceased 2019-10-3001 LEWENA S. BAGO (2007-10-2131) Applicant/s NOTICE OF HEARING

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City ALMA LORNA Q. LOFRANCO Applicant/s

CASE NO. R-10-EV-PUJ 2019-10-3035 (2014-10-2180)

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO LIBONA via CAMP PHILIPS and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2019 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO,Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 25th day of October 2019, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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CASENO.R10-NC-PA-TH 2019-07-2162

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the Change of Party of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;ROUTE A ;NHA TO COGON MARKET –LIMKETKAI –CARMEN MARKET and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2019 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director,LTFRB-X this 25th day of October 2019, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To Extend of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line;COGON MARKET TO APOVEL –BULUA and vice versa with the use of ONE(1) units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2019 at 2;30 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Regional X, this 25TH day of October 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the line ;Within CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2019 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X,this 24th day of October 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City Philippines.

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D’BROTHERS TRANSPORT SERVICES CASE NO. R10-EV-TH Rep. By: ANTONIO 2019-10-3033 E. DAROCA (2014-10-1646) Applicant/s

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2019 at 2; 30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 25th day of October 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the Validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate G SERVICE on the line ; CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO LAGUINDINGAN AIRPORT and vice versa with the use of four (1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2019, at 2;30 P.M. at Cagayan de Oro City this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation . Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO,Regional Director,LTFRB-Region X, this 25th day of October 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

NOTICE OF HEARING

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING Hearing Officer

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

NOTICE OF HEARING

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City ZIMRIE D. LAWAS Applicant/s

CASE NO. R-10-EV-PUJ 2019-10-3032 (2014-10-2097)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line ; COGON MARKET TO APOVEL –BULUA TERMINAL and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2019 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-X, this 25th day of October 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippine.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City LOWELL B. GUIOGUIO Applicant/s

CASE NO. R-10-EV-PUJ 2019-10-3241 (2009-10-1246)

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line; ILIGAN CITY PROPER TO DONA MARIA SUBDIVISION and vice versa with the use of TEN(10)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2019, at 2;15 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 25th day of October 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with Substitution of unit/s to operate SHUTTLE BUS service on the route ;CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2019 at 2;15 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X ,this 25th day of October 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING Hearing Officer

MDN: October 26, 2019

VIRGINIA HOJAS Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-EV-S-TX 2019-10-3158 (2014-10-2324)

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate AIRCON TAXI service on the route ;Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2019 at 2;15 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region –X, this 24th day of October 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line ;COGON MARKET TO GRAND EUROPA and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2019 at 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X ,this 24th day of October 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with Substitution of unit/s to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE service on the route ;CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2019 at 2;15 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X ,this 24th day of October 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING Hearing Officer

MDN: October 26, 2019

GUMER G. LADERA CASE NO. R10-NC-SHB Applicant/s 2019-10-3130 NOTICE OF HEARING

CASENO.R-10-EV-S-SHB 2019-10-3109 (2018-10-3566) (2013-10-906)

NOTICE OF HEARING

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING Hearing Officer

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

ROSALIA P. CUBAR Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING Hearing Officer

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City OSCAR B. LAMBAY Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2019-10-3014 (2009-10-1864)

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING Hearing Officer MDN: October 26, 2019

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City EDGAR NERI Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2019-10-3166 (2008-10-1677)

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate SHB SERVICE on the line ;WITHIN CAMIGUIN PROVINCE AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION X ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2019 at 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily/weekly newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X ,this 24th day of October 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience To operate PUJ SERVICE on the line ;CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO TALAKAG (BUKIDNON) and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2019 at 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X ,this 24th day of October 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line ;CARMEN TO TIKALAAN and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 6, 2019 at 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X ,this 24th day of October 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING Hearing Officer

MDN: October 26, 2019

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NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late GENEROSA SACAL, who died long time ago, left a certain parcel of land, known as denominated lot no. 2171, covered under tax declaration no. 05000504067, with an area of 1,124 sq. m., located at Brgy. Bonbon, Sagay, Camiguin, that during the time of her death she left no debts and will and testament. and the only surviving children heirs namely; SIMPLICIO S. LUMACAD SR.; PAQUITA S. LUMACAD; EMMA LUMACAD BUTE; WILMA LUMACAD MATUNHAY; SUSAN LUMACAD OPAON and ANITA LUMACAD BUCIO, agreed and executed the deed of extrajudicial settlement of estate with absolute sale of the said parcel of land, - sold in favor of LIECEL PAGAPULAR LUMACAD, under the notarial registry of Atty. Vito M. Carrillo; per doc. no. 466; page no. 100; book no. 105; series of 2019. MDN: Oct 26, Nov 2 & 9, 2019

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Tagum is RP’s 2nd most efficient LGU By TAGUM CITY INFORMATION OFFICE

TAGUM CITY - The City Government of Tagum has continued its streak of placing among the most government efficient Philippine component cities after it recently ranked second in the pillar of Government Efficiency among 145 component and independent component cities in the country during the 7th Regional Competitiveness Summit held last October 24, 2019 at PICC in Pasay City. The recognition was

achieved by the local government unit following the validation made by the members of the National Competitiveness Council, through the Regional Competitiveness Committees, to ascertain Tagum’s level of adherence to factors affecting the quality and reliability of effective government services and government support.

These factors or indicators include Presence of Investment Promotion Unit, Business Registration Efficiency, Capacity to Generate Local Resource, Capacity of Health Services, Capacity of Schools, Peace and Order, Social Protection and Compliance to National Directives, among others. Meanwhile, the LGU placed 8th in Economic Dynamism and 12th in Infrastructure Develop-

ment, which enabled it to nual ranking of Philippine be recognized as the 7th cities and municipalities Over-all Most Competitive See TAGUM, page 10 Component City in the country for 2019. NOTICE This meant that the City of Tagum is the most com- Notice is hereby given that a petitive component city in parcel land identified as lot no. 5125, cad473, covered under c.t.no. the Davao Region, a feat that c-9, P-10612, w/an area of 5,448 sq. meters it has held since 2015, two situated at Sitio Timugsay, Brgy. Bugyears after it first entered ong, Mambajao, Camiguin owned by the Cities and Municipali- MATILDO B. OPEÑA, inherited from his mother RUFINA DE. BANAAG, ties Competitiveness Index and absolutely separate property and (CMCI). not part of the conjugal gain with his The CMCI is an an- deceased spouse.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON ) S.S. MUNICIPALITY OF MANOLO FORTICH ) AFFIDAVIT OF SOLE ADJUDICATION I, CHARITY PAGALAN WOCKEL, of legal age, widow, Filipino a and resident of Lunocan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, do hereby depose and say: 1. That I am the sole heir of the late ROLF GUNTER WOCKEL who died intestate on October 2,2019 in Batangas Medical Center, Batangas City, Batangas; 2. That the said deceased, at the time of his death, left a certain Savings Deposit with the Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI);

3. That said deceased left no debts;

4. That pursuant to Rule 74, Sec. 1 of the Rules of Court, I hereby adjudicate unto myself the above-described bank deposit, claim, benefits and/or privilege from the said BPI by means of this affidavit with the request that said adjudication be effective without judicial proceedings as prescribed by the aforementioned Rules and that the Heir’s Bond be waived;

5. That I am executing this affidavit to attest to the foregoing.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 9th day of October, 2019 at Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. CHARITY PAGALAN WOCKEL Affiant ID No. P2186690B Issued by DFA Issued on May 17, 2019 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 9th day of October, 2019 at Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon affiant exhibited her valid identification shown below her name:

MDN: Oct 12, 19 & 26, 2019

R. A 10172 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

The LGU-Tagum contingent headed by Mayor Allan Rellon and Vice Mayor Eva Lorraine Estabillo, together with the different heads of offices of the City Government of Tagum receives the award recognizing Tagum as the 2nd most Competitive Component City in the pillar of Government Efficiency during the 7th Regional Competitiveness Summit on October 24, 2019 at PICC, Pasay City. (Edwin Lasquite/CIO-Tagum) ANNEX “B”

Publication Notice R.A 10172

Republic of the Philippines Province of Bukidnon Municipality of Kadingilan

DATE: 24 OCTOBER 2019

MDN: Oct 26, Nov 2 & 9, 2019

ANNEX “B”

Publication Notice R.A 9048/10172

Republic of the Philippines Province of Bukidnon Municipality of Kadingilan

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN- N/A CCE- 0033 -2019

MATILDO B. OPEÑA, widower and resident of Bug-ong, Mambajao Camiguin herein after known as the vendor and Danish-Camiguin connections. Inc., represented by its treasurer BIRGER FRANK NIELSEN, of legal age, Danish national, unmarried and a resident of Mambajao, Camiguin herein after known as the vendee. The vendor desires to sell and the vendee agrees to buy aforemention parcel of land, including all the improvements found and standing thereon. And therefore for and inconsideration of the sum of seven hundred thousand pesos only (P700,000.00) Phil. Currency in full cash, the vendor hereby sell, transfer and convey the above-described parcel of land unto the vendee, his/her successors and assigns, (is the subject of deed of sale of parcel of land) executed by Matildo B. Opeña/vendor. Under the notarial registry of atty. Tiburcio M. PALASAN JR., PER DOC. NO. 108; PAGE NO. 40; BOOK NO. XXXI; SERIES OF 2014.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFNCCE-

0001-2019 N/A

DATE: 22- 0ct. 19

In compliance to the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that JOVIE DECIERDO CAMASURA has filed with this 0ffice a petition for correction of entry in child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOVIE DECIERDO CAMASURA who was born on 30 NOVEMBER 1974 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are LEONILO L. CAMASURA and JUANITA A. DECIERDO. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his/her written opposition not later than 25 NOVEMBER 2019.

In compliance to the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that Josephine Coderos Bonbon has filed with this 0ffice a petition for change of first Name from “JOCELYN” to “JOSEPHINE” and correction of entry in the date of birth from N/A to N/A In the Certificate of Live Birth of Jocelyn Marcellana Corderos who was born on 22- Dec -91 whose parents are Dionesio R. Coderos and Esterlita E. Marcellana. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his/her written opposition not later than 08- Nov- 19 2019.

(Sgd.) GERARDO D. JURADO Municpal Civil Registrar

R. A 10172 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

Publication Notice R.A 10172

MDN: Oct 26 & Nov 2, 2019

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of Iligan city

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that VIRFEL C. RIGOR has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate live of birth VIRFEL CABAÑERO RIGOR who was born on 07 April, 1993, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Virginia C. Cabañero and Felix B. Rigor. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than NOVEMBER 2019.

In compliance with Section 5 of R. A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that RIZMENH O. PANDAPATAN has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “SITTIE RIZMINH” to “RIZMENH” in the Certificate of live of birth SITTIE RISMINH ODIN PANDAPATAN who was born on 6 October 1988, at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Baiconah S. Odin and Jimmy D. Pandapatan. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than NOVEMBER 2019.

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

MDN: October 26 & Nov 2, 2019

RA FORM No. 10172 (LCRO)

MDN: Oct 26 & Nov 2, 2019

ANNEX “B” Republic of the Philippines Province of Bukidnon Municipality of Kadingilan NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CFN- N/A CCE- 0033 -2019

DATE: 24 OCTOBER 2019

In compliance to the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that JOHNNY A. BELDIA has filed with this 0ffice a petition for correction of entry in the date of birth from “October 15, 1981” to “October 5, 1981” In the Certificate of Live Birth of JOHNNY A. BELDIA who was born on October 15, 1981 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are DIONESIO B. BELDIA and SHIRLY L. BELDIA. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his/her written opposition not later than 25 NOVEMBER 2019. (Sgd.) GERARDO D. JURADO Municpal Civil Registrar MDN: Oct 26 & Nov 2, 2019

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Misamis Oriental Municipality of Gitagum

Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON Municipality of Don Carlos -oOo-

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: AGUSAN DEL SUR City/Municipality: SAN FRANCISCO

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with section 5 of RA Act No. 9048/10172, and notice is hereby served to the public that MARIEGOLD B. MABILIN has filed this office a petition for change of First name from MARIGOLD to MARIEGOLD in the certificate of live birth, the Date of Birth from APRIL 23, 2007 to APRIL 11, 2007, from “MALE” to “FEMALE” Who was born on April 11, 2007 at Cogon, Gitagum, Misamis Or. And the Birth Order is from FIRST TO SECOND CHILD And whose parents are JONATHAN Z. ACHAS and MARIEGOLD B. MABILIN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition With this office not later than __________.

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that MAY CRIS B. BRAGAT has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of clerical error in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of MAY CRIS BACALSO BRAGAT born on 03 May 1995 at Don Carlos, Bukidnon whose parents are Simeonito Montehermoso Bragat and Regina Bacalso. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than October 31, 2019.

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013 – 1, Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served by the public that CAROLINA B. BELTIS has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry in her Date of Birth from “JUNE 27, 1969” to “APRIL 25, 1969”, in the Certificate of Live Birth of CAROLINA BENERO BELTIS, who was born on APRIL 25, 1969 at San Francisco, Agusan del Sur and whose parents are HERMOGENES C. BELTIS & CELISTINA G. BENERO. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with the Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.

MDN: October 19 & 26, 2019

(SGD) FRANCIS Y. MIGALBIO Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: October 19 & 26, 2019

(SGD) MELISA R. CAVALIDA Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: October 19 & 26, 2019

(SGD.) TITA APURA PRADO Municipal Civil Registrar

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Bunye... from page 4

tara, was a beloved figure, respected by prisoners. She could walk among prisoners, unescorted, at any time of day or night. Prisoners had regular sports events. Many excelled in boxing and softball. Movies were shown regularly in open theaters, inside and outside the compound. During Christmas, movie personalities would have shows inside the compound. Ma Mon Luk, the Mami King, regularly gave away boxes of his famous siopao. Prisoners in Muntinlupa were known for their handicraft and excellent wood work. Inside the President Ramos Conference Room of Malacanan Palace, one can find a huge rectangular table made partly of narra and partly of mahogany. The table was made by prisoners way back in 1937 and was given as a gift by the Prisons Director Eriberto Misa to the late President Manuel Quezon. The table top is supported on both ends by massive legs which have intricate carvings, depicting women, kneeling back to back, carrying the table

top on their shoulders. Former Malacanan Museum Curator Jeremy Barns says that President Quezon was so impressed with the furniture that he pardoned the prisoners who carved the massive table. The prisoners’ names have since been inscribed on the underside of the table top. My cousin, Bel OlivaresCunanan, who as a teenager had the chance to visit our home (the Director’s Quarters, after my father was appointed as Director of Prisons) described the prison reservation as “idyllic”. The circumferential road which led to the main prison was lined with decades-old mahogany trees. The Director’s Quarters, a pre-war two floor structure, was made of the finest wood and had intricately adorned furniture made by prisoners. Easily one of the tourist attractions, at that time, the quarters had a Japanese-style pond, a 20 meter pool, a social hall and had a large orchard of fruit-bearing trees, principally caimito. A variety of birds also made the reservation their home. It was earlier declared a bird sanctuary by Director Bunye.

Writer Romeo P. Virtusio wrote a very nostalgic account of his boyhood years – “Bilibid: growing up beneath prison walls.” In his foreword, National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera said the book described that period “when life in the early years of the present republic were relatively free of the frenzy of the Philippines of the 21st century.” Decades later, It is so difficult for us former Batang Bilibid to comprehend and accept what had happened to the Bilibid of our youth - once ranked as among the best-run reformatory institutions in Asia. Writer Jarius Bondoc, in a scathing commentary of the present-day Bilibid, said: “All the major crimes happening nowadays are plotted inside Bilibid.” Note: Feel free to share the foregoing via Facebook, Twitter or Linked-In.

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"Kibang, panaog na dire, ilang pasalig nga suportahan atong amahan wala gyud nahitabo. Gobyerno ray makatabang nato, dile tinood nga pamatyon tag mussurender sa gobyerno." (Kibang, go down now. Their commitment to support our father never materialized. Only the government can help us, it is not true that we will be killed once we surrender.) Lt. Col Franklin Fabic, 88th IB commander, said the mass surrender was realized through the joint efforts of the local government of San Fernando, municipal police, and the Community Support Team, CMO and Intelligence Sections of the 88th IB. The surrenderers underwent debriefing, psychosocial and deradicalization activities. They are also undergoing profiling before their enrollment in the Enhanced-Comprehensive Local Integration Program or E-CLIP. Under the E-CLIP, a former rebel can receive immediate cash assistance, livelihood assistance, and firearms remuneration, among others. (APB/PIA10)

Meanwhile, 33-year old Mitoy Mansuduan, a regular NPA member, said he surrendered when he realized he was being deceived by the CPP-NPA. He called on his brother to yield to the government. from page 2 Shop; and Barbecue Station and Batchoyan Enhancement Project. Aside from providing cash assistance to the beneficiaries, DOLE also enhances the entrepreneurial skills of and regular salaries have their recipients. (Recthie T. been increasing in recent Paculba/PIA10) years as well. Over the past thirty to thirty-five years teacher's salaries had from page 2 increased dramatically. It ensure that the governhad been shown that the ment will be felt in these average school teacher barangays. who works in the Philip For the Province of pines, will make anywhere Bukidnon, the identified about twenty and twentypriority conflict-affected five thousand pesos plus barangays are Brgy. Patpat previously listed benefits. of Malaybalay, Brgys. KaIt is also probable that palaran and Osmeña of these average salaries are Dangcagan, Brgy. Bonacao going to increase in time of San Fernando, and Brgys. thus attracting many more Digongan, Kiulom, Pangato the field of teaching. nan, and Sagundanon of With increased salaries, Kitaotao. personal gratification and In Misamis Oriental, enjoyable benifits being a these barangays are Brgy. teacher's main attractant, Basak of Talakag, Brgy. job security should be at Blanco of Balingasag, and the top of this list as well. If Brgy. Umagos of Lagona teacher has been granted glong. tenure after his/her first Completing the list are few years in their profesthe following conflict-afsion, happy retirement is fected barangays of Misamis sure to come. Occidental: Brgys. Macu-

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Why I choose teaching? SALOMA B. SANTOS Labo National High School

I choose teaching as my profession because i want to become an educator, especially in recent years had been considered one of the most demanding and rewarding profession in the work force today. Teaching with its benefits and intellectual motives has risen to the one of the most sought-after jobs in the society. But even after taking such rewards into consideration, one might want to analyze how time consuming and emotionally draining teaching young people may turn out to be. Along with its rewards and demands, teaching is not only a potentially prestigious but also a very unique and sometimes life long career oppurtunity. Exploring teaching has become a popular tactic in recent years for people to make a better decision on

whether or not teaching. For the most part, teachers enjoy being able to work with young people in areas they may need guidance in. For some however , helping people is not a top priority when it comes to the teaching profession. Many jobs in the society today do not offer same types of benifits as ones in this area of work. Teachers for example enjoy holiday vacations, weather delays or long summers in which they are paid for because teaching can become a very time consuming, teachers usually welcome these breaks to usually spend time with family, travel or enjoy hobbies thay they may not have been able to do while working. Paid time off is enough in itself to attract people towards a teaching occupation

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Facilitating 21st Century Learning By ALONA B. BAGOLBOL Teacher III Babanlagan Elementary School

The 21st century education clarifies that the world of teachers and learners is expected to continue to change dramatically where a paradigm shift in the way of teaching and learning is delivered duly emphasizing the attributes of the 21st century education of integrated and interdisciplinary, technologies and multimedia, global classrooms, creating/ adapting to constant personal and social change and lifelong

learning, student-centered, 21st century skills, projectbased and research-driven, and relevant, rigorous and real world. That is why with this change, public school teachers should fit the 21st century learners and should strategize new parameters for teaching and learning. These basically includes, new environment of learning wherein it is innovative and modern ways of teaching and learn-

ing using technology as a teaching tool. Moreover, it has new content of learning wherein in the 21st century learning, it is, learnercentered, it focuses on intellectual abilities, it is demand-driven, it enables cooperative learning, it focuses on the acquisition of learning tools, it is balance, and it balances on general versus vocational components. Thus, 21st century learning advances new process of learning, new types of learners, and of course, new spaces and

dimensions of learning. Thus, as public school teachers, as facilitators of teaching and learning, teachers should guide, instigate and motivate learners to learn. And, we should always remember that, we are a facilitator and not the sole source of learning that uses appropriate instructional strategies and creates positive learning environment. Above all, my salute to all fellow 21st century teachers! Let us keep up the good work!

bon and Roxas of Aloran, Brgys. Dalingap and Penacio of Clarin, Brgy. Small Potongan of Concepcion, Brgy. Carmen of Jimenez, Brgy. San Lorenzo Ruiz of Sinacaban, Brgy. Hoyohoy and Owayan of Tangub City, Brgy. Gala of Tudela, and Brgys. Lake Duminagat, Lampasan, Leboron, Mansawan, Mara-Mara and Tuno of Don Victoriano. “There is still much to be done and we are counting on our Sanggunians to craft policies and perform their other legislative functions that would be responsive to the needs of their constituents,” Agabe said. As of press time, provinces that already underwent the Orientation Course for Local Legislators are the Province of Camiguin (October 10-11, 2019) and Misamis Occidental (October 17-18, 2019). Upcoming schedules for the remaining provinces/ cities are the following: Misamis Oriental (October 30-31, 2019), Lanao del Norte (November 7-8, 2019), Component Cities and Highly Urbanized Cities (November 14-15, 2019), and Bukidnon (November 21-22, 2019). (DILG-X/ PIA-10)

als were injured during the earthquake. In Digos City, Mayor Josef Cagas said they would decide whether to declare a state of calamity as soon as the damage assessment is completed. Cagas said shopping malls, department stores, school buildings, hospitals and other relevant structures in the city suffered enormous damages, and that it would take the assessment teams more time to come up with the final report. The mayor said the city's building code should be revised to ensure that future constructions can withstand stronger earthquakes. “Buildings bound for construction in that particular area must be sturdy enough to withstand a magnitude 7 earthquake to ensure the security and safety of its occupants,” he said. Jeffrey Perez, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology supervising science research specialist, has called on the public to stop spreading unreliable information to prevent panic. Perez told local legislators early this week that while Mount Apo remains potentially active, the volcano is in its early stages and has no chance of harming from page 3 people in their lifetime. win the bid. The success- (PNA) ful hosting in 2013 of (a) similar event was proof of the strong teamwork of both from page 9 sectors,” she added. developed by the National The convention is a Competitiveness Council highly-anticipated educa- through the Regional Comtional event for travel and petitiveness Committees tourism professionals, as (RCCs) with the assistance well as MICE practitio- of the United States Agency ners for its range of topics, for International Developrenowned speakers, and ment (USAID). themed events, organizers The award, which was said. given by the Department This year’s MICEConnect of Trade and Industry, was will be held in conjunction received by Mayor Allan with the 18th Philippine Rellon, and City Vice MayTravel Exchange. (PNA) or Eva Lorraine Estabillo, together with the different heads of offices of the from page 3 City Government of Tagum. sector could add more to (Richi Gulle/CIO – Tagum) the government resources. "Mas mabuti kung partner sila kasi (it is better when from page 8 they become our partners) product has no live virus when they develop the areas and safe for human coninto peaceful and productive sumption,” Dar explained. communities. The overall The agriculture chief result would be a better asked the Bureau of Aniclimate for business and mal Industry to get samtherefore good for them ples of processed products also kaya sama-sama (thus, with ASF, segregate the we go together)." branded ones and those The security adviser without, make an analyalso mentioned that such sis, and release the result partnership is not new in within a week. the country since there are The official believes already a lot of organizations t hat ASF cont inues to that align their CSRs with spread to other areas as the government's programs s ome backyard rais ers and services. are ke eping t heir pigs Thus, the public-private and selling their prodpartnership would only ucts even if it has been converge and synchronize contaminated with ASF the resources of both the virus. government and the private Reports showed that sector. (Recthie T. Paculba/ over 60,000 hogs have PIA10) been culled. Hogs become infected by direct contact with from page 5 c o nt a m i n at e d p i g s o r Jesil Jaum, the munici- by ingestion of garbage pal disaster risk reduction containing unprocessed and management officer of infected pig meat or pig Bansalan, said 19 individu- meat products. (PNA)

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supports the Whole-ofNation objective to end communist atrocities and bring basic services to those who need it most,” he added. The DepEd in the Davao region on Sept. 20 approved the closure of 55 Salugpungan schools in the Davao Region. The Salugpungan schools, also known as Salugpungan Ta’Tanu Igkanogon Community Learning Center, Inc. (STTICLCI), were ordered closed for the following violations: * The STTICLCI failed to comply with the curriculum standards set by DepEd-11; * It brought its students away from their homes without the consent of their parents and used them to generate funds by making them perform in various events, a violation of DepEd’s Child Protection Policy; * Teachers of the STTICLCI lacked the professional license to teach, or are not passers of the Licensure Examination for Teachers. Instead, classes of the core learning areas were conducted by learning facilitators, in violation of DepEd Order 21 series of 2014; * The STTICLCI has been operating within the ancestral domain of tribal communities without obtaining the mandatory Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) and the subsequent certification precondition from the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP); * Some STTICLCI students do not have learner’s reference numbers (LRN), a violation of the requirement of DepEd Order 26 series of 2015; and * The STICLCI has misrepresented its enrolled data, and that the data contained in the document submitted to the DepEd do not match with the records in the DepEd learners’ information system. Esperon said it the government’s mandate to take the necessary actions to protect the nation’s children from recruitment into armed conflict as directed by Republic Act 11188, or the Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict Act. He added that it is the DepEd’s prerogative to regulate the establishment of private schools and see to it that they comply with government standards. “We reiterate that it is within the mandate of the government, through the Department of Education, to regulate the establishment and recognition of private schools in the basic education level,” he said. Prior to its closure, the the 55 Salugpungan Schools were suspended pending investigation, and recommendation for violating DepEd standards and regulations, and more alarmingly, for training child

warriors for the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, the New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) – a listed-terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. “We assure the public that the government has taken all possible steps to ensure that the right of children to education is protected, and that due process was followed throughout the closure of the 55 Salugpungan schools in the Davao Region,” Esperon said. DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones has already instructed the DepEd 11 to arrange the admission of students displaced by the suspension of the Salugpungan schools, he added. “The Secretary herself has visited Talaingod in August this year to personally see the situation of the learners and teachers,” he said, adding that DepEd has accounted for 1,000 out of 1,142 learners for School Year 2018-2019 through its Learners Information System. Esperon said this translates to 88 percent of total learners that have been assisted by DepEd so far. “ There are existing DepEd schools in areas where Salugpungan schools operate. More schools are to be opened, and existing elementary schools are to be converted into integrated schools,” he added. Numerous testimonies from former teachers and students of these schools, he said, attested to the fact that these schools are training grounds and indoctrination tools for producing child soldiers. “As part of their indoctrination process, they are taught a different national anthem and are forced to conduct dramas about IPs being tortured. To teach them to fight against the government, they are taught how to survive during encounters, how to ambush government forces, how to use firearms, how to recruit other children in the fight against the government and how to conduct anti-government rallies,” he added. (PNA)

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Sat-Sun, October 26-27, 2019 making a go of our economic and social aspirations calls on all government frontline and regulatory agencies, not just a few, to adhere to the framework of the EODB.” “We have to erase all red tape to achieve economic growth and eliminate poverty. That’s the basic step to push business activities and delivery of social goods to our people. “ “While I note the enhanced Anti-Red Tape Authority as critical to our continued success, there remains much to be done.” Zubiri stressed that “all national and local agencies are expected to connect to the government data center of the Department of Information and Communications Technology, an important part of raising efficiency in the delivery of government services. We have tasked it to create a Central Business Portal for faster government transactions. As of now, only 160 agencies in Metro Manila and 15 in Cebu are connected to it. That’s a significant lag in implementation noting that more than one year has passed since the EODB enactment.” “Likewise, we may have enabled entrepreneurs to set up a business fast, but the provision of critical public services and infrastructure like power, water, telecommunications and transportation are dependent on the activism of the Executive especially of regulatory agencies. Additionally, setting up Mom and Pops enterprises is now faster but enlarging their customer base also depends on the Executive’s wage and job generation strategies.” “I am happy at this recognition because it will definitely bring us to the top of the agenda of investors from which our economic managers target inviting more foreign direct investments.” “The Legislative branch already provided the framework. Yet, we shall continuously strive to better our contribution by providing the fiscal space required by the agencies concerned. The Budget remains a very important tool to put flesh into the potential arising from our improved rank. When the Senate convenes next month, we shall remember this as we discuss the National Government budget. We will step up with the challenges posed by our rank in the World Bank EODB Report.” The country’s rating slid down on electricity and resolving insolvency as it remained static on registering property, getting credit, trading across borders and enforcing contracts.

the mayor’s at a close range. “Dagko kaayo silag pusil. Nikalit silag gawas sa van. Puti ang van,” the witness said. Police Major Eduardo Sanchez, chief of the Abellana Police Station, said they did not notice the white van approaching and were taken by surprise by the ambush. Sanchez was already in the fiscal’s office when his men alerted him of the ambush at M. Velez street. from page 6 through the years. The new retail and park re-developfrom page 1 ments in the area create an speed up delivery of servic- inviting space for existing es. We have even provided and future residents. Parkfor stringent penalties for ford Suites Legazpi offers non-compliance. However, this rare opportunity to

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be right in the middle of it all,” he said. Some of Alveo’s successful residential developments in the MCBD include the launch of Senta, now a thriving community also located in Legazpi Village. There is also EscalaSalcedo, which is sold out and has already begun turnover this year. Also sold out is The Gentry Residences along Valero Street, which is currently under construction. Parkford Suites Legazpi will begin turnover by the end of 2026. (PR)

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South Africa. According to Forbes magazine, Lei Jun, the founder and CEO, has an estimated net worth of US$12.5 billion. He is China's 11th richest person and 118th in the world. Xiaomi is the world's 4th most valuable technology start-up after receiving US$1.1 billion funding from investors, making Xiaomi's valuation more than US$46 billion. In the first round of funding, institutional investors included Temasek Holdings, IDG Capital, Qiming Venture Partners and Qualcomm. On 16 August 2010, Xiaomi officially launched its first Android-based firmware MIUI. Xiaomi produces many products. Notably, it produces smartphones which run on their own version of Android MIUI firmware. Observers suggest that part of Xiaomi's rapid success rests on its ability to differentiate itself within the Android universe. The company has increased its range of products; its smartphones include: Mi Series, Mi Note Series(discontinued), Mi Max Series(discontinued), Mi Mix Series, Pocophone, Blackshark and the Redmi Series. As well as mobile phones, Xiaomi has started selling wearables, mobile accessories, and appliances such as television and speakers. In 2018 it was selling tablets, laptops, and smarthome devices. Xiaomi operates on a vertically-integrated model that enables the company to sell hardware at cost or below in order to attract users and earn money by selling content. Hugo Barra, a former Google executive who served Xiaomi's vice president from 2014 to 2017, characterized the organization as "an Internet and a software company much more than a hardware company". Xiaomi also keeps its prices low or close to "billof-material" by keeping most of its products in the market longer, eighteen months rather than the six-month norm followed by many smartphone companies. This strategy allows Xiaomi to take advantage of price reductions in the prices of key components of its products. It enables the company to sell hardware

with specifications comparable to high-end devices at a fraction of the cost. The company's version of the Android operating system, the MIUI skin, with its design, app marketplace, and functionalities, has established a community of users who form a crucial part of Xiaomi's customer base and contribute to the company's drive for market awareness. This ecosystem is a massive source of revenue as indicated in 2015, when sales from the platform reached $750 million. The company focuses on India, the world's secondlargest smartphone market. Xiaomi announced on May 2, 2018, the launch of Mi Music and Mi Video to offer "value-added internet services" in India. On March 22, 2017, Xiaomi announced that it planned to set up a second manufacturing unit in India in partnership with contract manufacturer Foxconn. On August 7, 2018, Xiaomi announced on its blog that Holitech Technology Co. Ltd., Xiaomi's top supplier, would invest up to $200 million over the next three years to set up a major new plant in India. Recently Xiaomi started to sell more simple goods such as sunglasses, caps, pillows, glass lunchboxes, cups, filters, bags, back packs, luggage, screwdrivers, and umbrellas. In 2019, the company announced launching more than 10 5G phones in 2020.

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rehabilitation of Boracay is still a work in progress, but already we are seeing the rewards," she said. "Recently, Boracay was recognized as Asia’s Top Reader’s Choice Award by Conde Nast Traveler," she added. The award-giving body recognizes the efforts of tour ism organizations around the globe that contribute to the development and expansion of the industry also honoring ex-

ceptional efforts of groups towards sustainable tourism development. The awarding took place on the sidelines of the 3rd Tourism Expo Japan (TEJ) Ministerial Round Table in collaboration with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) where the tourism chief was invited to be one of the panelists. The said event was attended by ministers of Tourism from all over the world, executives from international tourism organizations and governors of prefectures of Japan. (PNA)

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also seems to wonder why it will take the government more than a year to repair LRT2. It took China less than 4 years to build 1,500 kilometers of twin railways for their speed train that linked Beijing and Ningbo. And I heard an LRT official and its contractor taking pride in announcing that LRT 2 operations will normalize towards the end of 2020! Government authorities, and I mean the Department of Agriculture, are in limbo why despite the NFA buffer stocks and unbridled rice imports the prices in the retail market are still extremely high. To date, they still are in a quandary. President Duterte already gave them a hint: “Just shoot the erring importers and the traders”. Of course, that’s hyperbole but the DA and NFA should learn by now that that means to go out of your air-conditioned offices and do your work instead of the usual rigmarole and “papogi” on colored TV. In the meanwhile the poor farmers are in the askance: Why have the prices of palay and corn have gone so low. What a malady we are in. We love Kardo, we can waste hours of productive activity watching noontime TV and we salivate on news headlines that should only be the interest of Sigmund Freud.

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