MINDANAO DAILY TRUTH. JUSTICE. PROGRESS.
Volume IX, No. 340
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Bureau of Customs destroys P50M misdeclared cigarettes C
AGAYAN DE ORO - Fifty million worth of misdeclared cigarettes from China or 79,800 reams were destroyed by the Bureau of Customs inside a warehouse facility in Opol, Misamis Oriental on Friday, October 2, 2020.
The destruction was led by Collector John Simon, SP/Capt. Abdila Maulana Jr. the District Commander of Enforcement and Security Services of Cagayan de Oro, Oliver Valliente, District Chief of Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) and personnel of Philippine
Drug Enforcement Agency in Northern Mindanao. Collector John Simon of the Port of Cagayan de Oro issued abandonment order for Fernfreight Enterprises after it failed to file its goods declaration within 15 days from the last package of its carrying vessel as provided under Sec. 407 of the Cus-
toms Modernization and Tariff Act nor requested for extension of time to file its goods declaration. The shipment of Fern Freight Enterprises arrived at Mindanao Container Terminal in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental on May 14, 2020 declared to be office furniSee DESTROYS, page 11
Mahindra modern PUJs now available at CDO showroom By MARK FRANCISCO
TRANSPORT companies and cooperatives from all over Mindanao can now avail of the modern jeepneys offered by Mahindra through Green Cars Mindanao Corporation. Sales manager Mary Ann Ocio said its dealership showroom at Gusa National Highway in Cagayan de Oro City now offers three variants – T20, Supro and Class 3. The T20 Modern Jeepney (31-seater) and Class 3 (25-seater) are ideal for longer routes while Supro (11-seater) is for shorter routes. The T20 Modern Jeepney, Class 3 and Supro are fitted with large sliding glass windows and airconditioning system, four sets security cameras with monitor, two DIN stereo with four speak-
Mahindra’s modern PUJs.
ers, roof-mount LED monitor, GPS tracking, automated fare collection system, speed limiter, fire extinguisher, stop button and seniors and PWD priority seating (i.e. retractable ramp, wheelchair). Passengers for Class 3 modern jeepney are facing front. “Having tested the Mahindra T20 on the road, I find them responsive, efficient and have good
handling. One advantage worth mentioning is their airconditioning systems which can provide comfortable cooling even when the units are fully loaded,” said Mindanao Daily Express Transport Cooperative consultant Arjay Felicilda. The Modern Jeepney’s power train, cab and chassis are imported from India while their bodies, flooring, See MAHINDRA, page 11
This fresh water blue lagoon, owned by the Usman-Gani Farm in barangay Margues, Datu Odin Sinsuat municipality in Maguindanao, offers cool respite to local residents amid the warm climate. The downstream provides irrigation to farms. mindanews photo by jules benitez
Covid-19 disrupting mental health services: Survey says World Mental Health Day on 10 October to highlight urgent need to increase investment in chronically underfunded sector
THE pandemic brought about by Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93% of countries worldwide while the demand for mental health is increasing, according to a new WHO survey. The survey of 130 countries provides
the first global data showing the devastating impact of COVID-19 on access to mental health services and underscores the urgent need for increased funding. The survey was published ahead of WHO’s Big Event for Mental Health – a global online advocacy event on Oct. 10 See SURVEY, page 10
