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Army chief leads destruction of loose guns in Maguindanao By EDWIN FERNANDEZ

The Philippine Army chief led the destruction of more than 400 loose firearms here as part of the 32nd foundation anniversary of the 6th Infantry Division (ID) on Friday. Lt. Gen. Macairog S. Alberto watched as 6ID personnel de-

stroyed the 458 assorted illegal and high-powered guns inside the division headquarters using a road roller. “It was a ceremonial demilitarization,” Maj. Gen. Diosdado Carreon, 6ID chief, said in a See GUNS, page 11

DESTROYED. A military road roller destroys loose firearms during demilitarization ceremonies inside the 6th Infantry Division (ID) headquarters in Camp Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao on Friday (Oct. 25, 2019). Army chief Lt. Gen. Macairog S. Alberto led the event, which was part of the 6ID's 32nd foundation anniversary. (Photo courtesy of 6ID)

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HE Cagayan de Oro City Government expressed its satisfaction with the city’s latest competitiveness rankings.

Cagayan de Oro ranks among the Top 10 HighlyUrbanized CIties in Economic Dynamism in the 2019 Cities & Municipalities Competitiveness Index. photo credits to project lupad

Cagayan de Oro was ranked as the 7th Most Competitive City in the Philippines in the Highly Urbanized City Category during the 7th Regional Competitiveness Summit held 24 October 2019, at the Reception Hall, Philippine International Convention Center. “We’ve very pleased-and

proud-of CDO’s latest CMCI rankings,” said City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno. CMCI stands for Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index, an annual ranking of Philippines cities and mu-

nicipalities based on a tool developed by the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) with the assistance of United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The Department of Trade and Industry, through its Competitiveness Bureau recognized LGUs with exemplary performance in the four pillars of the index – Economic Dynamism, See RANKINGS, page 11

“Look at what we have become!” * PCOO Sec. Andanar extols the merits of Atenean education By ALLAN M. MEDIANTE, Editor-in-Chief

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar, speaking before his classmates, schoolmates and co-alumnus of the Xavier University Grade

School during its 2nd Grand Alumni Home Coming, over the week end, at XU Macasandig, this city, extolled his Alma Mater’s excellence in providing education to its

wards throughout the years. An alumnus of Xavier University Grade School, Class 1988, Andanar said the gathering is “a good reason... to be celebrated with the exclamation “Look See ANDANAR, page 11

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INAUGURAL KANDULI --- Mayor Midpantao Midtimbang Jr. leads the inauguration of the new executive building of Guindulungan municipal government Thursday, October 17. (Analisa Espanola)

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CDO Handmade Paper wins Sustainability Award for Pinyapel Compiled by MIKE BAÑOS

Cagayan de Oro-based specialty paper innovator and producer CDO Handmade Paper has been awarded by the D and AD Future Impact Awards for its Pinyapel in the Environment

and Sustainability Category last October 25 in New York City. According to F & B Report. PH, Pinyapel (a portmanteau of pinya for pineapple, and papel meaning

paper) is a locally-processed and manufactured specialty paper from locally-sourced waste pineapple leaves from plantations in Bukidnon. “When the Design Center of the Philippines (DCP) approached me for possible project collaboration, I immediately said yes because we have the same goal, that is the protection of our environment,” said Lolita

Cabanlet, general manager of CDO Handmade Paper. DCP is an attached agency to the Department of Trade and Industry committed to strengthening the Philippines’ design ecosystem, “DCP’s Materials Research and Development Division prepared the technical study and we produced See PINYAPEL, page 9

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GDG Cebu hosts DevFest Cebu 2019, the biggest Google Tech Conference in the Philippines

OOGLE Developer Group (GDG) Cebu is bringing back the biggest Google Tech Conference in the Philippines, DevFest Cebu 2019 on November 16, 2019. GDG DevFests are large community-run events that provide the opportunity for tech-savvy individuals to learn about the latest technologies and other developer products. International and local experts will discuss different topics such as machine learning, automated testing, internet of things (IoT), mobile development and other technologies by Google. With the theme,

#HumansOfDevFest: Share your GDG Cebu Story, participants are encouraged to share about their past GDG experiences and how GDG has helped them in their journey as developers. The recently announced Developer Student Club (DSC) will also be introduced during the conference. Tickets are priced at PHP400 for students and PHP500 for professionals. Early bird and barkada promos are also available for a limited time only. Tickets are inclusive of conference access, conference kit, lunch, and afternoon snacks. Certificate of attendance is provided upon request. DevFest Cebu 2019 is

and is sponsored by GitLab, TrustArc, PRWorks, Fullspeed Te chnolog ies, L exmark, Fizzbuzz, Jetbrains, Ambidextr,

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Charlotte, North Carolina--It’s been five months since this year’s elections and yet parochial politics still stink the air in my hometown of Tagoloan based on what I learned from retired Air Force General Gregorio “Gerry “ Paduganan in his post on the Facebook page that he created and administered. Paduganan’s observations are contained in a first person account of the first State of the Municipal Address of Mayor Gomer Enan Sabio. The mayor’s report of his first 100 days in office also contained some details of his proposed budget to the municipal council. I thought I would not be writing about Tagoloan anymore as right now it is in good hands after Mayor Enan assumed office.

Though at that time he is still not in good relations with the council headed by his first cousin Robinson Sabio. General Gerry’s post which I would use as basis of discussion is the absence of the council’s majority bloc during the address. I used the term “absence” while Gerry described it as a “boycott.” Yes the council was invited but most did not show up for reasons only they know. There were many observations made by the retired general, who really loves Tagoloan and has nothing on his heart except the welfare of its people based on our talks years ago. Anyway I would pick only one observation out of the many. The chairs reserved for

the opposition councilors were unoccupied and only two councilors attended, lawyer Audie Paduganan and Pomar. I don’t know if these majority councilors were invited but I assumed they were invited or else why would the mayor not invite them? If they were invited to the mayor’s first State of the Municipal Address, the best thing to do is to appear as a courtesy to a co-equal branch of the local government. The majority should have attended and listened to the mayor’s report for the first 100 days in office and his vision for the next three years in office because in theory it should be the case. It is for public interest and the welfare of Tagoloanons. Tagoloan needs both the

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executive and legislative branches working together in unison while balancing each other out for checks and balances. They should set aside their entrenched political loyalties and selfinterest and for once work together. It is public knowledge that Mayor Enan Sabio is supported by Team Unity (Rep. Juliet Uy of Misamis Oriental’s 2nd district and husband former Vice Governor Atty, Julio Uy) while the majority of the municipal council under Vice Mayor Robinson is under the protection of Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny ‘Bambi’ Emano. See POISONOUS, page 11

Have my say

Climate change only for the poor?

I think, this question has been answered already many times. Fact is: climate change exacerbates inequalities, not only in poor, developing countries, but also in industrialized, wealthy ones. But, the poor should be given special importance when planning, experts and German National Television’s author Irene Banos Ruiz say. Since the topic “Climate Change” arrived already the last global spot, climate hysteria grows. As drought, flooding and fires lay claim to headlines and landscapes across the world, and as countries and cities grapple with the cost of it all, the highest price is already being paid — by those who

are poor or marginalized, Ruiz voiced out. And yes, she is so very right. Such are the findings of a recent study by researchers Noah S. Diffenbaugh and Marshall Burke. It reveals that the economic gap between rich and poor countries would have been smaller without the climate crisis. Eight of the ten countries most affected by extreme weather events — such as hurricanes and monsoon rains — between 1998 and 2017, were developing nations with low or lowermiddle income, the Global Climate Risk Index of the NGO Germanwatch shows. “Regions like Southeast Asia are very vulnerable,

not only because they are often hit, but because they lack resources to deal with the impact,” David Eckstein, co-author of the Index, told DW. Of course, living in the Philippines and experiencing the climate change here since decades, I wasn’t surprised any more reading the answer to the question: Where is the most extreme weather? 1.Puerto Rico, 2. Honduras, 3. Myanmar, 4. Haiti, 5. Philippines, 6. Nicaragua, 7. Bangladesh, 8. Pakistan, 9. Vietnam, 10. Dominca. Although natural disasters are not new, climate change increases their frequency and intensity, making it harder for those affected

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to cope with the impacts. “Often, these countries are in the process of rebuilding when they’re struck again by an event,” Eckstein said. Oxfam International says the two cyclones that hit Mozambique in rapid succession earlier this year left 2.6 million people in need of food, shelter and clean water. Thousands have had to look for a new place to live. According to the Switzerland-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre they were among See CLIMATE, page 11

Hints and Traces

We live in an imperfect world This should be no surprise to us, no breaking news. We just have to acknowledge this very obvious fact and avoid falling into two extremes. One is that of perfectionism, when we think everything will just be rigidly perfect, and anything that stains and distorts it should be rejected at all costs. The other is complete laxity, when we think that just about anything should be ok with us. Yes, we are in an imperfect world, but a world that is always in the process of perfecting itself through the interplay of God’s grace and

our effort and correspondence to that grace. We are in a world in the making, a work in progress, aiming at becoming “a new heaven and a new earth.” (cfr. Jn 21,1) Besides, what makes our world more imperfect is that we all have fallen into sin which would make our correspondence to God’s grace more complicated. Given this reality, we just have to learn to help one another to cope properly with this condition. Things depend both on God and on us, with God always taking the initiative

and bent on completing what he started. Ours is simply to play along with God’s will and ways, but knowingly and freely and lovingly, as befit our dignity as God’s image and likeness, as children of his. Our part, of course, is no laughing matter. It requires everything that we have got. In this regard, we have to see to it that while we should try our best to know what is right and wrong as defined by God our Creator, and live our life according to that law, we should not ignore the fact that evil will always be around, harass-

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ing us, and we just have to learn how to live with that. Yes, we should try always to be clean, even squeaky clean as much as possible, but let’s not forget that one way or another, sooner or later, we somehow get dirty. So we just have to learn to clean ourselves again as soon as possible, and move on without much delay. That we should not be overly rigid in our desire to be perfect is somehow See IMPERFECT, page 11

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Emano mihangyu nga dili dayon hukman si kanhi besi mayor Acenas GIKASUBO ni Gobernador Bambi Emano ang kasinatian nga nahitabu ni Kanhi Besi Mayor Ian Acenas,

suod nga higala ug kauban sa Partido PaDayon Pilipino didto sa dakbayan sa Mandaue, Cebu sa dihang

na biktima tawon sa entrapment operation sa CIDG kuyog ang laing upat pa ka mga tawo.

“Dili lalim ang iyang kasinatian maoy hinungdan nga namalihug ko ni PIO Carlo Guzman Dugaduga

Medical and Surgical Mission Conducts in 2 Municipalities of ZDS

A 2-day successful Medical and Surgical Mission concluded last September 20-21, 2019 done by the Northwest USA Beta Sigma Alumni Association of Seattle, USA led by its Project chairman Dr. Cosme Santiago with the theme “To help our less privileged Kababayan’s”. Thousands of residents in the 2 municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur availed

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of Free medical and Minorsurgical services such as Diagnostics-OPD, Optometry, Dental-tooth extraction, Blood sugar testing for diabetics screening, Minor-surgery and OB-Gyn prenatal for outpatient with free medicine take home. Other service offered is legal clinic with 4 lawyers service on legal manners. Dumalinao municipality with 2,000 patients and

Mahayag municipality with 1,500 patients were the recipients of Medical and Surgical Mission. Mayor Sweet Cerilles of Dumalinao likewise Mayor Manuel Saladaga of Mahayag who expressed concern over the health of their constituents especially those who are sick that cannot afford to go to doctor because they belong to the less privileged, lauded the activity and gave their sense of gratitude to the sponsors. It was learned the Medical and Surgical Mission was made possible through the effort of Dr. Mario H. Cerilles who is a specialist in curing disease and microsurgery of the eye, ear, nose and throat. Dr. Cerilles also a diplomate of the Philippine Board of Ophthalmology, member of the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmol-

ogy and of the PSO-HNS, said the Northwest USA Beta Sigma Alumni Association of Seattle, USA, where he is also a member is an ongoing yearly project worldwide for almost 20 years and for the first time in Mindanao, more particular in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. And feeling his concern of the health of the people in this province, he requested that the Medical Mission will also be conducted in the said province and it was granted. Dr. Cerilles also said, a team of Filipino doctors, dentists and nurses together with other Medical practitioners from other countries volunteered in the Medical Mission. He further said with the concerted effort of Dr. Cocoy Ramos and Dra. Rhizza Viray – Enriquez the mission ended successfully.

nga ug mahimo matabangan si Vice Mayor Ian Acenas nga maadtuan ug abogado didto sa buhatan sa CIDG Region 7 kay si Carlo Dugaduga taga didto man ug nagtuo ko nga naa siya’y mga kaila nga abogado nga makatabang ni Vice Mayor Acenas”. Pulong sa Gobernador. Gihangyu ni Emano ang mga katawhan nga dili lamang dayun hukman si Vice Mayor Acenas ug tugutan nga makapadayag sa iyang habig sa Publiko, sa balaud ug labaw na sa hukmanan. Matud ni Emano nga Naila niya kaayo si Kanhi

Vice Mayor Ian Acenas nga usa ka matarung nga tawo, tinuod nga higala, responsable nga kauban sa Partido ug labaw sa tanan matinud-anon nga alagad sa katawhan. Gidugang pa niya “sama sa akong amahan Dongkoy Emano nga maoy nagpili ni Acenas nga mahimong Besi Mayor sa Cagayan de Oro City kaniadtu tungod sa iyang dakung pagsalig niini, ingon ana usab ang akong pag-ila kaniya kang kansang talaan sa pagserbisyo walay tatsa sa mga kontrobersiya, anomalya ug corruption”. Panapus nga pamahayag ni Emano.

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Suzuki Smash Now Comes in Refreshed Color Schemes SUZUKI adds more color to the everyday ride of the Filipinos with the launch of Smash’s latest shade – Candy Jackal Green. Offering another fresh hue to the already radiant selection of the well-loved underbone from Suzuki, the Smash Candy Jackal Green or simply Jackal Green will sure make every head turn with its striking mix of blue and green. A fusion of the calmness of blue and the growth that is represented in green – the Smash Jackal Green complements the chill vibe and go getter personality of the young Filipino riders who aim to seize the day at work, achieve an errand or two or just go around for a fun road trip with a costefficient ride. The Suzuki Smash is considered as the Most Preferred Underbone Leisure Motorcycle in the country with its proven reliability over the years (based on MDPPA’s 2018 data). It is well-loved by many that it has already earned itself a huge following nationwide. Its history can be traced back to 2002 when it was first launched as Smash 110. In 2010, it was re-launched with a bigger 115cc engine and since then had been one of the most popular choices of the Filipinos, beginners and enthusiasts alike in getting a practical ride. The Suzuki Smash is equipped with a 4-stroke 115cc carburetor engine which combines accessible responsive power with excellent fuel efficiency. It has eco-friendly features such as the Pulse Secondary Air Injection System (PAIR) which injects fresh air to help ignite unburned gases in the exhaust port, a large 100mm body diameter muffler which enhances performance while keeping noise low and a large oxidation catalizer which reduces emission of harmful gases. The Smash’s design is inspired by the renowned GSX-R with a host of high-quality details giving a total riding satisfaction while exuding a sporty image. It has a diamond type chassis with key specifications of 26 caster angle, 64mm trail and 1,240mm wheelbase to deliver a user-friendly combination of smooth handling and comfortable straight-line running in various riding conditions. Fitted for the modish taste of the young riders, the Smash comes in a wide array of Stylish Colors – (drum/drum brake) in the new Jackal Green, Pink, Violet, Black, Matte Black, Red and Yellow with an SRP of Php 58,400 and (disc/drum brake) in Blue and Matte Gray with an SRP of Php 61,400.

Suzuki Philippines Seeks More Investor-partners in Car Dealership Business DRIVEN to further expand its presence in the country and riding on its growing business momentum, Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH), the country’s pioneer subcompact car distributor, continues its Dealer Expansion Program and invites more investors across the country into the car dealership business. The program aims to open more dealerships in the country, in particular in areas with growth potential. The dealership partnership covers the construction and operation of new dealerships. “With the milestones Suzuki Philippines has reaped, including the ones we’ve achieved so far this year, we believe we are more equipped to grow the business further and spread to more areas in the country. We consider that now is the best time to work

with more potential investors, and so we are looking for more business partners who share our vision, believe in our products and see the great possibilities in growing with the brand. We are eager to bring more of the award-winning Suzuki vehicles to more parts of the country so we hope to gain more partners to team up with and together achievesuccess,” Suzuki Philippines Director and General Manager for Automobile Division Keiichi Suzuki shares. SPH invites investor-partners interested to venture in the car dealership business to take advantage of this opportunity to open a Suzuki Auto dealership in the country. Interested parties may submit a letter of intent to sph_auto.dd@suzuki.com.ph. The following areas are currently available for opening a Suzuki Auto dealership: Luzon 1. Bulacan 2. Camarines Norte

3. Oriental Mindoro 4. Cagayan 5. Cavite 6. Ilocos Sur 7. Las Piñas 8. Oriental Mindoro 9. Quezon 10. Sorsogon 11. Taguig 12. Zambales Visayas 1. Antique 2. Lanao Del Norte 3. Masbate Mindanao 1. Agusan Del Sur 2. Bukidnon 3. Cotabato 4. Lanao Del Norte 5. Surigao Del Norte 6. Zamboanga Del Norte As it climbs up the industry ranking with its continuous positive growth throughout the years, SPH drives its goal of reaching more Filipinos through various marketing initiatives. SPH brings quality driving experience to local and provincial markets with its passenger cars and commercial vehicles. “It has always been the brand’s commitment to introduce innovative vehicles and deliver quality service that is accessible and convenient. It is our pleasure to offer our products and services to motorists in every major urban areas and provinces in the country so that we can share the Suzuki Way of Life with more Filipinos,” added Keiichi Suzuki. For more information about Suzuki Philippines and its car dealership business plans, please visit www.suzuki.com.ph.

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Security Bank provides scholarships for Chiang Kai Shek, Ateneo students

ECURITY Bank Foundation Inc. (SBFI), in line with its advocacy in promoting quality education, extended its scholarship programs to Chiang Kai Shek College and Ateneo de Manila University. Under the Security Bank Foundation College Scholarship Program, the bank increased the number of slots available for deserving but financially-challenged Ateneo students with a two million-peso (Php 2,000,000) donation to the Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. Ateneo Scholarship fund, which was created in honor of the former governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Philipinas. The Security Bank-Ateneo scholarship partnership began in the mid-1990s

when Security Bank Foundation had its first scholar, who is an Atenean. The scholarship commitment aims to support Ateneo’s goal to have an inclusive student population, 30% of whom are scholars. “I would like to assure you that the scholars who will be supported by this gift of education will be formed to be better persons. We will also make these scholars realize that many gifts have been given to them and that they should use their talent for others, not just for themselves,” said Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin, president of the Ateneo De Manila University. Meanwhile, SBFI renewed their partnership with Chiang Kai Shek College, which will enable them to continue providing col-

Livelihood After Senior High School SALOMA B. SANTOS Labo National High School

In the Philippines, youth unemployment hampers meaningful economic development. Some mismatch graduates lack knowledge, skills, and work experience which puts them at a dis advantage. One way to address this is through the Department of Education's Senior High School program, ushered by the K-12 education reform. This offers 3 major objectives, namely; Trabaho, Negosyo at Kolehiyo. One of its components, the work immersion program, provides students " real workplace" experience, giving students a set of technical-vocational and livelihood skills that can help them make more informed career choices

and improve their emp l oy m e nt pro s p e c t s . That is why, livelihood is sure for those Senior High School graduates who religiously do the hands-on during their immersion activity. This story tells how the program helps the Filipinos be alleviated from poverty which is the result of how national and local governments and industries worked to address the gaps in the SHS Work Immersion program. so far, the interventions is working well with a high passing rate for social surveys for employment-related to specializations and more graduates joining the workforce right after graduation.

(From left) Melissa Aquino (Trustee, Security Bank Foundation), Victor Lim (Past Chairman and Trustee, Ateneo Scholarship Foundation), Rafael Simpao, Jr. (Chairman, Security Bank Foundation), Sanjiv Vohra (President & CEO, Security Bank Corporation), Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin (President, Ateneo De Manila University), Cecilio Pedro (Chairman, Ateneo Scholarship Foundation), Simon Paterno (Vice Chairman, Ateneo Scholarship Foundation), and Takahiro Onishi (EVP & Head of Alliance Segment, Security Bank Corporation)

lege scholarships to underprivileged students taking up accountancy, business management, computer and information technology courses in Chiang Kai Shek. “On behalf of the faculty and students of Chiang Kai Shek College, I would like to thank Security Bank for sharing with us the belief that access to tertiary (From left) Melissa Aquino (Trustee, Security Bank Foundation), Rafael Simpao, Jr. education is critical to the (Chairman, Security Bank Foundation), Dory Poa (President, Chiang Kai Shek College), See BANK, page 9

African swine fever not a threat to human health: DOH By JOYCE ANN L. ROCAMORA

SAFE. Pork products are safe for consumption so long as they were bought from reliable sources and cooked thoroughly, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III says. The Department of Health on Friday (Oct. 25, 2019) reiterated that African swine fever is not a risk to human health, allaying public fears amid the recent confirmation that some processed meats in the country have tested positive for the hog disease. (Photo courtesy of PTV-4)

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MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday reiterated that African swine fever (ASF) is not a risk to human health as it allayed public fears amid recent confirmation from the Department of Agriculture (DA) that some processed pork products in the country have tested positive for ASF. “We want to emphasize again to the consuming public that ASF is not a threat to human health. Processed meat products are still safe for consumption,” Health

Secretary Francisco Duque III said in a statement. Duque, however, advised consumers to purchase pork products from reliable sources and cook the meat thoroughly. “We want to dispel the fears of consumers by reiterating that, as long as pork and pork products are bought from reliable sources and are cooked thoroughly, pork meat and products are safe to eat,” he said. The DA earlier confirmed that samples taken See SWINE, page 11

DAR orders stricter biosecurity measures vs. ASF By LILYBETH ISON

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Margaret Salvador (Head of Admissions and Scholarships Office, Chiang Kai Shek College)

MANILA -- Agriculture Secretary William Dar on Friday ordered the stricter implementation of the 1-710 protocol, biosecurity and quarantine measures to contain and prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). In the latest bulletin on ASF, Dar has called on all local government unit (LGU) officials and swine industry stakeholders to

“continuously sustain efforts to manage, contain and control ASF, and strictly enforce the 1-7-10 protocol and biosecurity and quarantine measures.” This comes in the wake of the apprehension of a traveler carrying several packets of processed pork products that tested positive for ASF at a Mindoro port. Under the 1-7-10 protocol, the government culls all pigs within the one-kilometer radius of the affected

farm, while the movement of pork and pork products within seven kilometers is limited. It also conducts surveillance and monitoring within the 10-kilometer radius. The DA earlier confirmed that samples taken from processed pork products, such as hotdog, longganisa, and tocino, coming from a Manila-based company tested positive for the ASF virus. “We received reports

that the team of Mindoro quarantine personnel, along with NMIS (National Meat Inspection Service) and BAI (Bureau of Animal Industry), were able to apprehend hand-carried few items of tocino, hotdog, and other meat products at the Calapan, Mindoro port, “ DA spokesman, Assistant Secretary Noel Reyes, told reporters. “This shows that these pork products came from See STRICTER, page 9

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advancement of society and the welfare of the individual. I hope that our partnership will continue to grow, and that the recipients of this scholarship will go on to become productive citizens of the future,” said Chiang Kai Shek College President Dr. Dory Poa; The signing ceremonies for both institutions were held at the Security Bank Centre in Makati City. “We are committed to our BetterBanking promise of creating better opportunities for all. Our Bank’s strategy emphasizes the responsibility to participate in social development as articulated in our mission of enriching lives, empowering businesses and building communities through financial service excellence,” said Mr. Sanjiv Vohra, president & CEO of Security Bank Corporation. “We focused on advocating for education because we believe that education is the greatest equalizer in life. Education will give every person the opportunity to succeed, no matter what his or her social and economic background may be,” said Mr. Rafael Simpao, Jr., chairman of the Security Bank Foundation. “Through our scholarship programs and our other education initiatives, Security Bank hopes to create a brighter tomorrow for the next generation of Filipinos,” added Simpao. For School Year 20192020, Security Bank Foundation has provided educational assistance to 407 scholars nationwide, a 27% increase from the total number of beneficiaries last school year.

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ASF-affected areas in Luzon that were sold and processed by medium-scale enterprises,” he said. DA Undersecretary Ariel Cayanan, in a press briefing on Friday, clarified that the confiscated pork products EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late HADJA SITTIE HIDAYA SAIBATUL DIMA, who died on October 7, 2013 at Tamparan Lanao del Sur , left without any will or testament; at the time of her death left a parcel of real property situated at Barra Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City particularly described as follows, to wit; Lot 31, Block 2, situated at Barra Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City containing an area of 190 square meters, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE entered by and among JAMAEL MANGOTARA DIMA, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of 148 Dansalan Garden, City of Mandaluyong, Philippines. AGAKAN DISUMA DIMA, of legal age, Filipino, single, and a resident of 148 Dansalan Garden, City of Mandaluyong, Philippines, the above-named decedent are the only surviving heirs, they being the legitimate children entitled to and have the right to succeed her estate, particularly the above described property. Under Notary public of ATTY. ROSALINDA A. MONTENEGRO, as per Doc. No. 08; Page No. 10; Book No. 3; Series of 2019. MDN: Oct. 21, 28, & Nov. 4, 2019

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were mostly “homemade”. “It would be very unfair if we will mention a certain brand that might be contaminated due to ‘cross contamination’, meaning there is a possibility that the homemade pork products were the ‘carrier’ (of the ASF virus) and were mixed with branded ones in a container,” he explained. As such, he said the DA Secretary ordered further laboratory testing on the confiscated meat products. Dar lauded concerned LGUs, the BAI, and NMIS personnel for the apprehension which “shows that strict and effective measures are in place and operational to prevent the spread of ASF”. He, however, warned that anybody found selling and trading illegally slaughtered diseased animals are punishable under the law. “Again, we strongly appeal to small backyard hog raisers not to sell their ASFinfected pigs to traders, and for traders not to sell infected hogs, and pork and processed products so as not to spread the ASF virus to other areas,” Dar said. He also urged the general public to continue to buy pork products from market vendors and meat shops with NMIS certificates. Malacañang has directed all government agencies, bureaus, agencies and the like to control the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country. “The Office of the President, through the initiative of the Executive Secretary, is hereby directing 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 transmission of African Swine Fever in the country,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement late Thursday.

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Panelo said all concerned and responsible government offices are also directed to provide assistance, alternative livelihood and skills training to those affected by ASF. Processed meat firms take action Meanwhile, Mekeni Food Corporation on Friday said it adheres to the highest food safety and quality standards for many years. “We fully comply with government regulations to ensure that our processes and products are within the required standards,” said Prudencio Garcia of Mekeni Food Corporation in a statement. “We (also) maintain that all our raw meats are strictly inspected by the NMIS and have all the required certifications from regulatory bodies,” he added. Purefoods, for its part, also assured that all its products are ASF free and safe to eat. “In light of recent news on certain processed pork products that tested positive for African Swine Fever, Purefoods-Hormel guarantees that its products are ASF free and safe to eat. Purefoods products are produced in companycontrolled facilities and processing plants that have passed all stringent requirements of BAI, NMIS and FDA,” it said in a statement. (PNA)

tunities while giving new value to agricultural wastes. “We drew inspiration from promoting a plasticfree lifestyle, “ said. “With Pinyapel, we aimed to create a paper that dissolves into the waterways, leaves no trace and should be a product from recycled farm wastes.” According to Windowseat.PH , pineapples are huge local commodities, with plantations found all over the country. Region X (Northern Mindanao) is the Philippines No. 1 producer of Pineapples. Over 706,046 metric tons of pineapples were produced in the fourth quarter of 2018, and with those millions of pineapples comes millions of disposed pineapple leaves. Rather than leaving them to rot, local innovators have found another purpose for them: paper. The best part is that the material can be used for packaging, particularly in the foodservice industry. Besides reducing the amount of agricultural waste produced, the project has also become a means of income for farmers. “For every cycle of drying, collecting, and bagging of five tons of pineapple leaves, approximately P1, 753 is added to the weekly income of every seven pineapple laborers,” says Aleli Mae Uy, chief operating officer of Nature’s Fresh Pineapples, pinyapel’s supplier of pineapple leaves. from page 2 Cabanlet notes how the paper according to the timely pinyapel’s developDCP formula,” Cabanlet ment is given the growing said. “Nature’s Fresh pro- discussion on ecological vided the pineapple leaves for experimentation and EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF Ideatechs Packaging CorpoREAL ESTATE WITH SALE ration the technology to utilize Pinyapel for consumer Notice is hereby given that the inestate of the Late ILLUMINADA and packaging products,” . testate NUEVO, who died on November 2, With the growing de- 2010 at Barangay Banta-ao, Dumamand for sustainability linao, Zamboanga del Sur; that the locally and globally, the decedent left the following parcel of located at Barangay Mecolong, pinyapel development is land Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur which aimed at encouraging a is more particularly described as folcircular economy that in- lows; DESCRIPTION OF LAND: TCT creases livelihood in farming NO. E-42,462, LOT NO. 5971-A-15-B, PSD-09-047093-AR/VLT, LOCATION: communities and generates Barangay Sebucao, Dumalinao, Zamcommercialization oppor- boanga del Sur, AREA: Containing an

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

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

ANTONIO T. YBAÑEZ, JR., Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2019-10-787 Petitioner. (2014-XI-00787)

PRETCEL G. LADRA, Case No. R11-EV-UV-2019-10-053 Petitioner. (2015-XI-00053)

NOTICE OF HEARING

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular service on the route: CAMP CATITIPAN VIA JP LAUREL and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on October 2, 2010. In the petition filed on October 22, 2019, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on OCTOBER 12, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 23th day of October 2019 at Davao City, Philippines.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of an AIRCONDITIONED UV EXPRESS service on the route: DAVAO CITY – CATEEL (DAVAO ORIENTAL) VIA MATI CITY AND VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on October 26, 2020. In the petition filed on October 23, 2019, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on NOVEMBER 13, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 24th day of October 2019 at Davao City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR Attorney IV

MDN: October 28, 2019

area of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT (18,548) SQUARE METERS is hereby sold, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF REAL ESTATE WITH SALE, executed namely; VICTOR NUEVO (deceased) represented by Sister – GLORIA NUEVO TANAMAN, CARMELITA NUEVO TAPDASAN, presently residing at Surigao, Philippines represented by Daughter NORA TAPDASAN, ERNESTO NUEVO (deceased) represented by Wife – VIRGINIA S. NUEVO, presently residing at Barangay Banta-ao, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur, GLORIA NUEVO TANAMAN, also residing in Barangay Banta-ao, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur, ELENO NUEVO, a resident of Barangay Tickwas, Dumalinao, Zamboanga de Sur, all of legal age, Filipino citizens. That the above-named parties are the legal HEIRS. That for and in consideration of the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND (Php 50,000.00) PESOS, Philippine Currency,herein HEIR/VENDORS, do hereby SELL, TRANSFER, CONVEY and DELIVER, by way of ABSOLUTE SALE their undivided share of the above-mentioned land, unto GRACE NUEVO TIMAGOS, also of legal age, Filipino citizen, married with resident and postal address at Barangay Banta-ao, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur. Under Notary Public of ATTY. JED M. LABADOR; as per Doc. No. 497; Page No. 102; Book No. IX; Series of 2019. MDN: Oct. 21, 28, & Nov. 4, 2019

explains: “Through our Future Impact Programme, we aim to support great ideas that have the potential to change the world.” “Up to 10 winners will have access to a shared prize fund worth $150,000 and delivered over 12-months. The fund combines consultancy, mentoring, master classes and development grants, as well as access to a creative, peer-driven network.” “Our mission? To enable our first cohort of Future Impacters to deliver tangible impact in their category area within 12 months.” The Future Impact Programme is supported by McCann Worldgroup, Makerversity, BLOOM.SPACE, Year Here and Social Impact 360. This award-giving body, which will formally honor Pinyapel in an awarding ceremony on November 6, recognizes “creative ideas that are driving positive change” by “elevating purposeful products, initiatives, and campaigns,” as well as “educating brands and entrepreneurs on incorporating purpose into their business strategy.” For a better understanding of Pinyapel, follow to the following link to this video: https://0a50c329b9b127b28d3b-a1f681a23fc0991ea54609f0f6eaf670.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/0dbbb0e6df7a-11e9-b7cc-bc764e08535e/1280x720.mp4

consciousness and sustainability. “Aside from the local market, there is a huge demand for a food-safe pineapple paper itself from other countries, thus, export opportunity for it is bountiful,” she added. Moving forward, Del Monte Philippines has expressed their support and willingness to supply the needed requirement for pineapple leaves as Ideatech converts Pinyapel into consumer and packaging products. Cabanlet foresees Pinyapel scaling up production to a commercial volume to attain favorable price points even as it replaces non-biodegrable plastics what has become a worldwide threat to the environment. D&AD Impact exists to recognize creative ideas that are driving positive change. It does so by elevating purposeful products, initiatives and campaigns; by accelerating projects with the potential for impact through a 12-month Future Impact programme; and by educating brands and entrepreneurs on incorporating purpose into their business strategy. The program’s website

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The role of School in Climate Change SALOMA B. SANTOS Labo National High School

Prince Charles of Britain once said “ If the planet were a patient, we would have treated her long ago. You ladies and gentlemen, have the power to put her in life support, and you must surely start the emergency procedures without further procrastination. Nowadays, we have been experiencing the consequences of climate change such as rising seas, changing landscapes, increasing frequency and/ or severity of droughts, fires, floods extreme storms, damage to ecosystems, super typhoons had been hitting our country and it has vast impact to our living. As part of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Philippines came up with Republic Act No. 9729 last October 2009. This act has a main objective which is the stabilization of greenhouse gases concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system which should

be achieved within time frame sufficient to allow ecosystems to adapt naturally to climate change, to ensure that food production is not threatened and to enable economic development to proceed in a sustainable manner. Department of education is one of the government agencies to ensure the effective implementation of the framework strategy and program on climate change. It is mandatory to integrate issues about climate change in all of the subject in the Basic Education level so that the students would be aware about it and can help in taking care of our environment. One of our roles as educators is to model ourselves in promoting good values to our students. Let us help putting on the life support to our mother earth by planting trees, reducing our carbon footprints and minimized our waste that emits methane substance in the atmosphere by doing such we can help restore the beauty of life and earth’s diversity.

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Security Bank optimistic Mindanao can sustain growth

ECURITY Bank Corporation (SBC) held the final leg of its first economic forum roadshow in the gateway city of Northern Mindanao featuring experts who highlighted key areas for sustainable and inclusive development in the region. The symposium was the bank’s fifth and last economic forum for 2019. Security Bank continues to see promising investment opportunities in Mindanao with the region’s impressive economic growth, which has spurred demand for several infrastructure projects and real-estate developments in the area. “We always keep a close eye on the exciting developments in Mindanao. Since 2016, there has been a gradual increase in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the region. More economic hubs in Asia, especially Southeast Asia, look at Mindanao as an investment destination in the South,” said Security Bank Assistant Vice President and Chief

Economist Dan Roces. Cagayan de Oro was tagged as the seventh most competitive highly urbanized city in the country in 2018, as well as a growth-driver of Northern Mindanao. Dubbed as the trading center of the south, Cagayan de Oro offers a strategic location for businesses, as it is an entry point of goods to over 22 million consumers in Mindanao and the most efficient shipping point for Mindanao’s agricultural and industrial products to the rest of the country. Earlier this year, its gross regional domestic product increased to 7.0% from 2018, owing to the accelerated growth of their service and industry sectors. Security Bank President and CEO Sanjiv Vohra said, “Security Bank has an active presence in Mindanao. Today's economic forum is a testament of our continued support in the region.” Vohra, who visited Davao last month, also explained how the region’s success in its industries has contributed to the

(L-R) Security Bank Corporation (SBC) Mindanao Banking Center Head John Angeles, Banking Centers Group Head Jorge Lindley Ong, Region 4 Head Jason Ang, Area Head Bunny Sy, Chief Economist Robert Dan Roces, President & CEO Sanjiv Vohra, Xavier University Coordinator for Research Jhon Louie Sabal, Mindanao Development Authority Deputy Executive Director and Head of Investments Promotion, International Relations & Public Affairs, Romeo Montenegro, Northern Mindanao Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Regional Governor Ma. Teresa Rillo – Alegrio, and SBC Branch Banking Group Head Leslie Cham.

other economic support structures from both government agencies and the private sector.” “The city has been able to offer more employment opportunities contributing to the South’s overall growth. Security Bank is here to support the continued progress of Mindanao’s 2nd largest city, through our 4 branches in CDO out of 30 in Mindanao,” Vohra added. Topics covered during the forum included Cagayan de Oro’s investment and development potential, challenges to economic policy in Mindanao, and Mindanao’s position in relation to the Philippines, the ASEAN, and the rest of the world. The forum showcased comprehensive presentations from Jhon Louie Sabal, faculty member of the Security Bank Corporation President & CEO Sanjiv Vohra delivering his Opening Re- Department of Economics marks during the SBC Economic Forum held 23 October 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City. at Xavier University; economic growth of the country. “Cagayan de Oro has continued to impress with the city’s ability to support transportation infrastructures (land, sea and air facilities), economic zones, and

Romeo Montenegro, Deputy Executive director of Mindanao Development Authority; and Robert Dan Roces, assistant vice president and chief economist of Security Bank. Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Region X Governor Ma. Teresa R. Alegrio moderated the panel discussion and open forum. Security Bank has organized a series of fora in five emerging business centers across the country to provide in-depth discussions on Philippine economic growth and investment climate – both from economic and political perspectives. This roadshow is just one of the many ways the bank has supported national development initiatives, especially in key growth areas. The bank has actively supported businesses, including small and medium enterprises,

in Mindanao, and has created opportunities through its diverse portfolio of products and services. Aside from its clientcentric initiatives, Security Bank has also brought its BetterBanking promise closer to different communities through various corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects. To date, Security Bank Foundation, Inc., the bank’s CSR arm, has turned over 111 classrooms to 21 schools, and has trained 384 teachers in Mindanao as part of its “Build A School, Build A Nation: The Classrooms Project” program. Over the years, Security Bank has maintained a constant presence in Mindanao in line with its transformative, long-term mission to enrich lives, empower businessand build communities.

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Even then they belong to different political parties there is nothing wrong with it. That is politics, that is democracy. But not appearing in a public event is demeaning and cheapens the office of the person who made the invitation or to a large degree disrespectful to the Tagoloanons. With this incident, there is no doubt in my mind that there is too much politics in Tagoloan and these ‘trapos’ only succeeded in cheapening themselves further. That is precisely the kind of backward, poisonous and regressive mindset that they seek to perpetuate in Tagoloan which they wish to keep unprogressive in order to ensure their foothold in power. What is this I heard that Kagawad Angelo Pomar returned to the Padayon Pilipino—also called by its critics as Padayon Panonto—camp?. Quo Vadis, Atty. Dodo?

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seven million — out of a total 10.8 million people internally displaced between January and June this year — forced to leave their homes because of weather-related disasters and earthquakes. But even people who do not currently live in extreme poverty are at risk of becoming poor. I listened Harjeet Singh, climate policy lead with the NGO ActionAid International, during a television interview.. He recently visited the Sundarbans, where land has been swallowed by rising sea levels. “People there had resources, but their lives have been completely devastated by climate change impacts,” he said. “They’ve fallen into the poverty trap.” He witnessed a similar situation in Senegal’s Saloum Delta, where sea level rise is making it hard for communities to farm or fish. That’s how people “become ultra poor and migrate without any resources, and become unskilled labor in urban areas,” he explained. Economic disparities due to climate change aren’t unique to poorer countries. A 2017 study published in the peer-reviewed journal, Science, says higher temperatures in US states such as Arizona will lead to a more intense use of cooling systems, which in turn implies greater energy use and higher costs for consumers. Some northern states, howe ver, could b enef it through reduced heating use, among other factors. In Maine, for instance, the most northeasterly US state, the gross county product could increase by up to to 10%, while in Arizona it could fall by as much as 20%, the study shows. In the Spanish capital, Madrid, over 20% of households are at risk of energy poverty — the lack of capacity to keep homes warm in winter and cool in summer, a study requested by regional authorities shows.

Allow me to quote Eckstein from Germanwatch again, who says that initiatives to help countries recover are important, “but what is also necessary is for these countries to prepare in advance.” I.e. Bangladesh, he says, has improved its position in the Climate Risk Index because it deals with climate change impacts better than other countries. Among other measures, it has built seawalls to prevent flooding and introduced early warning systems to evacuate people on time. Social protection mechanisms to help people relocate and learn new skills also matter. “If relocation needs to happen, it has to happen in a much more planned manner,” Singh said. But since the affected countries often lack the economic and technical capacity to go this far, international support plays a decisive role, he added. Singh agrees that preventive planning is the key to reducing the inequality gap intensified by climate change. “Current players are leading us to a 3 degrees [Celsius] warmer world,” he said. “We really hope that we don’t reach that point, but our planning has to be with that thinking.” I can only agree with that my dear readers. +++ Email: doringklaus@gmail. com or follow me in Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter or visit my www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com.

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illustrated in that parable of the unjust or shrewd steward. (cfr Lk 16,1-13) The steward was about to be fired by his master because he was reported to be squandering his master’s goods. Since he was not too strong to dig and was ashamed to beg, what he did to secure his future was to curry favor with his master’s debtors who hopefully would return the favor once he got out of job. The master apparently knew about this but just the same he commended the steward for acting with shrewdness. And Christ, deriving the lesson from that parable, said that while what the steward did was wrong, he did right in being shrewd. Christ was clear about not serving two masters, God and mammon. But he also said, “make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home.” (Lk 16,9) What the parable tries to tell us is that we should just do what we can to survive, even if it is wrong. When we would be cornered already with no other possibility for survival, we can play shrewd. We should just make up later for whatever wrongdoing we may be pressured to do. It’s like saying that in this world, we cannot help but be dirty, what with all the evil elements and powerful

Monday, October 28, 2019 structures of sin around. We should just bear with it and try to clean ourselves as soon as the chance comes along. Of course, if the choice between good and evil takes place at our final moment, there is no doubt that we should just learn to suffer the inconveniences of good over the perks of evil.

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Government Efficiency, Infrastructure and Resiliency. “Firstly, over these years, we’ve consistently been in the country’s Top 10 Highly Urbanized Cities,” Moreno stressed. “Secondly, in each of the four pillars, CDO was in the Top 10 also.” Cagayan de Oro ranked #2 in Resiliency, #6 in Government Efficiency and #10 in both Infrastructure and Economic Dynamism of the latest CMCI rankings. Although Cagayan de Oro slipped to #7 from its #5 overall ranking last year, it recorded improvements in government efficiency, climbing to #6 (from #7 last year and #16 in 2017), and Economic Dynamism jumping 3 ranks to #10 from #13 last year (from 15th in 2017). It slipped one rank from #1 to #2 in Resiliency after rising 21 ranks in 2018, and five to #10 in Infrastructure (from #5 last year and in 2017). “Thirdly, 4 HUCs outside Metro Manila (two from the Visayas and two from Mindanao) landed among the country’s Top 10 HUCs, a clear statement of the competitiveness improvement of HUCs in these areas.” The two cities in Mindanao which made it this year’s Top 10 in overall competitiveness were Davao (3rd) and Cagayan de Oro (7th), while Iloilo (9th) and Bacolod (10th) were the two which made it from the Visayas. Despite the slight slippage from last year’s overall competitiveness rankings, Moreno still remained ebullient and praised the close public-private partnership which made it possible. “I’d like to thank CDO’s bureaucracy and our community for this sterling record.” A total of 1,518 LGUs participated in this initiative and awards were given to LGUs in four categories: 3rd to 6th Class Municipalities, 1st to 2nd Class Municipalities, Component Cities, and Highly Urbanized Cities. For the fourth year, Quezon City was overall most competitive Highly Urbanized City (HUC), making it to the CMCI Hall of Fame. Manila was second followed by Davao City in 3rd place. Antipolo City was the overall most competitive Component City (CC), with Calamba, Laguna and Santa Rosa, Laguna in 2nd and 3rd places, respectively. Cainta, Rizal reclaimed its top spot as overall most competitive 1st-2nd Class Municipality, while Taytay, Rizal slipped to second spot, followed by Baliwag, Bulacan in 3rd place. Mambajao Camiguin

again tops For the 3rd-6th class municipalities, Mambajao, Camiguin again topped this category followed by San Remigio, Cebu (2nd) and Baler, Aurora (3rd). Mambajao placed first in economic dynamism and third in government efficiency. It also topped the CMCI rankings for the overall category in 2015. Rizal Province was adjudged the most competitive province overall for the fourth consecutive time, with Laguna 2nd and Cavite at 3rd. All three provinces are from the CALABARZON region. "I am glad to hear that more and more Local Government Units (LGUs) are seeing the importance of the CMCI project," said DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez. “The CMCI now has 1,518 cities and municipalities, from 122 cities and 163 municipalities in its pilot run in 2013. Beyond being an annual ranking event, it is a vital opportunity for policymakers and public officials to see where things are, compare it to past performance, and relate it to the experience of other localities. As such, the program serves as a driving force to do better, to be more innovative, and to utilize and manage resources more effectively," he added. Most improved LGUs DTI also recognized local government units that significantly improved their performance in the CMCI. For the HUC Category, Valenzuela and Malabon shared the top spot, followed by Angeles, Pampanga (2nd) and Parañaque and Caloocan (3rd). For Component Cities, Meycauayan, Bulacan topped the list, while Tangub, Misamis Occidental and Toledo, Cebu tied for 2nd place and San Jose del Monte, Bulacan ranked 3rd. For 1st-2nd class municipalities, Plaridel, Bulacan ranked 1st followed by Pandi, Bulacan (2nd) and Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija (3rd). For 3rd-6th class municipalities, Poro, Cebu was the top placer, followed by Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija (2nd) and Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur (3rd). (with a report from DTI)

Andanar...

from page 1 at what we have become.” “Because gathered here are professionals of influence in practically all fields of endeavour; such as politics, finance, business, investments, real estate and in so many other careers. You have become persons of consequence, who have signed their names in many records of success. And in each of these stories, we see a Xavier University grade school student, who once wore short pants and beat the odds in basic arithmetic, reading and writing,” he said. He said the exclamation is an expression of how their Alma Mater moulded its pupils and students to become successful professionals, and virtuous leaders of private and public institutions with track

records of good governance. “Look what you have become” is a testimony that is proudly engraved in this learning institution. And as you look back tonight to those first years, think carefully of the more valuable lessons you have learned, which have guided you to this day: the formation of good character, the foundations of moral standards and the ethical values of goodness, truth and compassion. Citing Xavier University’s famous motto: Veritas Libera bit Vos, Andanar said he too has lived on this principle throughout his life and careers, and now in his new role as a public servant . “Veritas Libera bit Vos:” ( the TRUTH SHALL SET US FREE) is the guiding principle of our Alma Mater, and we have carried this torch in our quest for service to others, and I have carried this also when I set foot at Malacañang,” he said. He challenged his coalumnus to “share the tenets to everyone beyond your social enclaves, especially with those who may not have the opportunities that you were blessed with. Open your doors. Be the tutor of goodness and the giver of kindness. These are naturally nurtured but are not readily available to all.” Andanar, said his message also expresses the ideal set by Mayor-President, Rodrigo Roa Duterte which envisions a life of comfort and dignity for all. “This, too, is the ideal that all of you have now achieved, and which leads you to make such an ideal available to those who need it most. Bring the lessons of your wonderful elementary years into this future,” he added.

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from processed pork products, such as hotdog, longganisa, and tocino, coming from a Manila-based company have tested positive for the ASF virus. The World Organization for Animal Health classified ASF as a severe and highly contagious viral disease among domestic and wild pigs only. Hogs infected with the ASF virus experience high fever; depression; loss of appetite; redness of ears, abdomen, and legs; vomiting; and diarrhea that may lead to death. (PNA) EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late FELIX EBAL, who died on February 3, 2019 at Opol, Misamis Oriental. That deceased left among others a parcel of land, more particularly described as follows: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-36227-A Lot: 5459-P, Psd-10-041704, Portion of Lot: 5459, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre, Location: Igpit, Opol, Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, Area: FOUR HUNDRED FIFTYFOUR (454) square meters. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, made and entered by CRISTINA RIVERA EBAL & REY WILFRED R. EBAL, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, Single and a resident of Opol, Misamis Oriental, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law do hereby depose and state: that we are the only and sole surviving heir of the Late Felix Ebal. That for and in consideration of the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) Philipine Currency, in hand paid in full receipt whereof, hereby SELL, WAIVE TRANSFER, CONVEY and DELIVER in a manner absolute and irrevocable to ANTHONY CHUA TAN. Under Notary public of ATTY. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR.; As per Doc. No. 56; Page No. 12; Book No. 88; Series of 2019. MDN: Oct. 28, Nov. 4, & 11, 2019

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late RAFAEL CABILLAN, who died on October 29, 2006 in Cagayan de Oro City, that deceased died without will or testament, and without any outstanding debts. That deceased left among others four (4) parcels of land, particularly described as follows: Title No. T-43300 T-138560 T-42800 T-42801

Lot No. Area 1792-A-7-B 220 sq.m. 1792-A-7-C-1-A 70 sq.m. 1792-A-5 232 sq.m. 1792-A-6 232 sq.m.

Location Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City

Are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT, made and executed by and between the following: JACINTO ABELARDO S. CABILLAN, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, Single and a resident of Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City, and the surviving son of the deceased; CLARA C. SANTIAGO, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, Widow and a resident of Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City, and the surviving daughter of the deceased; SAMSON S. CABILLAN, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, Married and a resident of Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City, and the surviving son of the deceased; SALVACION C. SABERON, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, Married and a resident of Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City, and the surviving daughter of the deceased; REYNALDO S. CABILLAN, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, Widower and a resident of Initao, Misamis Oriental, and the surviving son of the deceased; ESTRELLA C. TAN, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, Married and a resident of Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City, and the surviving daughter of the deceased; and VIRGILIO S. CABILLAN, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, Married and a resident of Initao, Misamis Oriental, and the surviving son of the deceased. That we are the sole and only surviving of the Late Rafael Cabillan. Under Notary public of ATTY. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR.; As per Doc. No. 210; Page No. 42; Book No. 84; Series of 2019. MDN: Oct. 28, Nov. 4, & 11, 2019

MINDANAO DAILY FEATURE The Purveyor of Truth, Justice and Development

Editor: MARK FRANCISCO

Monday, October 28, 2019

Guindulungan inaugurates new executive building

GUINDULUNGAN, Maguindanao --- A new executive building of this town was inaugurated Thursday, October 17. Mayor Datu Midpantao Midtimbang, Jr., who led the inauguration, expressed his sincerest thanks and gratitude to Honorable Senator Sonny Angara for having partly funded the renovation and completion of said building. The total cost of the building was 20 million pesos. Senator Angara sponsored a sum of 5 million pesos, while the remaining amount were shouldered by the local

government. “This assistance of Senator Angara is truly essential for effective operation of the municipal government of Guindulungan to pursue its counter terrorism program which may be attained through effective services to the people. It is about time that we also have a more spacious executive building,” Midtimbang said. Mayor Midtimbang encouraged town officials and populace to work together and cooperate in taking care of the new government building. “Let us work together work in maintaining this new

government center,” he said. Mayor Midtimbang, together with the municipal officials extended their sincerest thanks and gratitude to the various officials who attended the inaugural kanduli. Attendees during the activity were 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division Commanding General MGen. Diosdado Carreon, Col. Jose Narciso of the 601st Brigade, Col. Joel Mamon, NBI-BARMM Regional Director Atty. Arnold A. Rosales, BARMM NBI Director, Atty. Kirby Abdullah, PCol. Ali Ganaban of PNP

Maguindanao, Talayan Mayor Datu Ali M. Midtimbang, town officials, line agencies and barangay officials. PCpt Zukarnain O. Kunakon, chief of police said policemen facilitated police assistance and security on the inauguration of the new executive building as well as the transfer of LGU employees from the old building. They were joined by some army personnel. In addition, the good mayor also distributed food, mineral water and toothpaste to the pupils of Tambunan Elementary school as part of

his advocacy to help the pupils to maintain their nutrition needs. Meanwhile, the inauguration sends a message of good luck since the local government has retained its status as an SGLG Awardee. That same day, Mayor Midtimbang received a copy of the List of 2019 SGLG awardees released by DILG National Office. Based on the list, BARMM has 25 municipalities which successfully passed the 2019 SGLG national assessment conducted last August. (Analisa P. Espanola)