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28th Mindanao Business Conference opens in Iligan By MIKE BAÑOS Editor at Large

ILIGAN CITY -- The biggest business conference in Mindanao opens today in this Majestic City of Waterfalls with the theme “Mindanao – The Emerging Investment Destination.” Organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation of Iligan Inc. (CCIIFI) the program proper will be held at the MSU-IIT Gymnasium at Barangay Tibanga. Registration already began yesterday at the Atrium of Robinson’s Place Iligan with a Franchising Seminar at Max’s Restaurant by the Philippine Franchise As-

sociation. Today’s events start with the soft opening this morning of the trade exhibits/ food bazaar at the MSUIIT Gym Exhibit Area and two technical sessions at GoHotels Iligan (Overview of the Halal Industry and Requirements for Halal Certification by DOSTRegion X and a by invitation only seminar on Chamber Management by the Phil Chamber Development Institute (PCCI). Friday, September 13 events kicks off with Franchise Negosyo Para sa Iligan (a free seminar on Expo Business Matching) at Robinson’s Place Iligan Atrium. The MinBizCon Program Proper starts at 9AM at the MSU-IIT gym with the

Opening & Ribbon Cutting of 28th MinBizCon Trade Exhibit and Opening ceremonies at 9:30AM-12NN. Expected to grace the opening rites are the chief executives of the host LGUs led by Iligan City Mayor Celso G. Regencia, and Iligan del Norte Provincial Governor Imelda Q. Dimaporo, PCCI President Alegria Sibal-Limjoco, PCCI X Governor Ma. Teresa R. Alegrio, and CCIFI President Reggie Punongbayan of the host chamber. The speech of keynote speaker US Ambassador to the Philippines HE Kim Sung Yong will be read by John C. Law to be followed by the plenary sessions in the afternoon after the lunch See CONFERENCE, page 11

In response to PCCI-X Resolution

DOTr changes Laguindingan airport expansion modality THE Department of Transp or t ation (D OTr) has changed the process through which the expansion of the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental would be undertaken in response to the clamor of the business sector. Exactly a year ago, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Region X (PCCI-X) and

its affiliate chambers and organizations passed a resolution requesting DOTr Sec. Arthur Tugade to prioritize the development and expansion of Laguindingan Airport within the next five years (2019-2023). “Actually, DOTr’s response was to re-open the proposed expansion project to a Public-Private Partnership (PPP),” said Ma.

Teresa R. Alegrio, Region 10 Governor for the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) which spearheaded the resolution. “As you know Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. (AIC) has been granted the Original Proponent Status (OPS) and the NEDA Investment Coordinating Committee (NEDA ICC) is currently See CHANGES, page 11

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY— The Cabinet representative for Region X called on the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) to provide solutions to causes of conflict while demonstrating good governance to ensure effective civilian anti-insurgency measures. The Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) Region X convened on Tuesday to align national and local government projects that address insurgency through grassroots engagements. “It is the responsibility therefore of all levels of government -- national, regional, provincial, highlyurbanized cities, component cities, and municipalities, down to the barangays, to solve and provide solutions to the causes of “conflict, dissent, and unrest. With the creation of the local task Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin M. Andanar presides over the Regional Task Force to End Local ComSee SOLUTIONS, page 9

munist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) Meeting in Cagayan de Oro City on Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Field Office 10 LGU Lianga, AFP aid conflict DSWD statement on 4Ps payout affected community in SurSur BAYUGAN CITY, Agusan del Sur -- The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Lianga, Surigao del Sur (SDS), Medical Health Unit of Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, Philippine Red National Red Cross Agusan and Surigao Sur Chapter, Department of Health (DOH) CARAGA Regional Office, civilian volunteers in partnership with the 3rd Special Forces (ARROWHEAD) Battalion volunteer to aid the conflictaffected community of Sitio Simowao (Kilometer 9),Barangay Diatagon, Lianga, Surigao del Sur through Medical and Dental Outreach Service on September 8, 2019. See AID, page 10

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THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 10 has converted all Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries into cash card holders from the previous over-the-counter payment scheme in coordination with Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP). This is to hasten and make payout transactions easier and more convenient for the recipients in the withdrawal of their grants from the program. DSWD Field Office 10 and LBP distributed and activated EMV cards to 250,038 households in Northern Mindanao. Thus, there is no truth to the information proliferating in the different social media platforms that DSWD

Field Office 10 has scheduled its over-the-counter payout this September. All cash grants will be credited directly to the beneficiaries’ cash cards, not through over-the-counter payment. Certain Facebook pages have been posting and giving out incorrect and inaccurate information about 4Ps and its implementation processes, misleading its beneficiaries. The DSWD Field Office 10 therefore encourages the public to only get information from its official Facebook Page: DSWD Region X. This is the only page that the DSWD-10 owns and manages. Other pages using the name of the DSWD-10 and its programs are in no way linked or has See PAYOUT, page 11

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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has strengthened monitoring and patrol activities to protect the forest conservation areas (FCAs) of this province against illegal loggers. The DENR, through the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO), has placed on alert its forest rangers to keep a close watch on the FCAs of this province. PENRO chief Ben Acana said Tuesday those covered by the monitoring and patrol are the existing FCAs in the towns of Bayog, Tigbao, Midsalip, Labangan, Tukuran, Sominot, Lakewood, Lapuyan, San Miguel, Kumalarang and this city. Acana said they instructed the forest rangers to immediately report any illegal activities taking place within the FCAs for quick action by his office. This came after the PENRO, backed by soldiers and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents, have confiscated illegally-cut trees since last month in this province, including in FCAs. See LOGGERS, page 11

A faculty member of the College of Law of Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan is now participating in the Geneva for Human Rights (GHR) global training from September 9 to 20, in line with the 42nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HR-Council). Atty Ernesto “Ton-ton” Neri was selected as one of the “Human Rights Defenders” who will undergo a course on the HR-Council, international human rights and hu-

manitarian law, international procedures, and diplomacy. His participation is also supported by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. “It is such an honor for a young Mindanao lawyer to be part of this global engagement,” Neri said. “All things gained will be re-echoed in the classroom, in the city hall, and in the courts.” GHR aims to train nongovernment organizations, defenders, and all those involved in human rights at the national

level “to contribute to the human rights implementation in their respective countries and to empower them in the elaboration and realization of strategies, and in the use of domestic, regional, and international HR procedures.” Since the creation of the Human Rights Council in 2006, GHR conducted its Geneva Course at most of the ordinary sessions of the HR-Council. The Geneva course As part of GHR, the Geneva Course is also an interactive

and intensive training taking place during the ordinary session of the Human Rights Council. Trainees acquire basic knowledge in international human rights, humanitarian, and criminal laws; transitional justice; inter-governmental organizations; the UN, its structure, its reform, and the role of its main organs; the trends in international relations; the functioning of the HR-Council and its mechanisms; the human rights standard-setting process; and human rights treaty bodies. The GHR Geneva Courses combine theories, exchanges on the experience of the participants (field situations), and exposure to the multilateral reality, which the trainees will monitor. The course has two parts: the General Course (Week1) on the international system; and the Course on the proceedings of the Council (Week-2) with daily morning classes to discuss the debates in the HR-Council, to learn drafting communications to the UN special procedures, and to analyze the reports submitted by the experts and the Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR), whose summaries will be presented by the trainers. Besides passing two written tests, the trainees will submit a paper on the patterns in their country, summary of reports

submitted to the HR-Council, reports on the deliberations of the HR-Council, and a communication on the UN thematic procedures. Moving forward in the local level The program will conclude with GHR course on human rights implementation in the home countries of the trainees (MDGs, national plans, technical assistance, and NGOs strategies inside their countries), assessment and follow-up, and general recapitulation of the course. Neri plans to use the skills gained to improve the human rights law curriculum in the XU College of Law and intensify human rights paralegal education among the local communities. Neri teaches Environmental Law and Human Rights Law at Xavier Ateneo Law and serves as a legal consultant of the city government of Cagayan de Oro. He also volunteers in the legal aid committees of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. “In a time when human rights seem to be vilified, I think it is more imperative for lawyers and citizens alike to stand up for the true core meaning of human rights – that is the promotion and protection of the inherent dignity of all,” Neri said.n (Report by Stephen Pedroza || Photo by Vench Mier)

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Don’t starve our farmers

DEAR Sec. William Dar sir. You do not solve the problem of rice farmers by asking the local government units to buy their palay (unmilled rice). Neither will you be able to solve their plight by extending them palliative monetary dole-outs. You should not pass the buck to the LGUs. That is not their mandate. It is your office fiat. Bypassing the responsibility to the LGUs, it is obvious that you do not know the problem that beset our farmers and your office is bereft of solutions on how to address their plight. By giving dole-outs you are encouraging mendicancy. Farmers are not asking for alms. Neither do they need the oft-repeated “modernization and mechanization” program from the Department of Agriculture which does not come anyway. What they need is the reasonable price of their

freshly harvested play and if you can solve that you are on the way to improve their productivity and to hit your target. I wonder whether you know the implication of why I say “freshly harvested palay”. I surmise you knew, since you are a technocrat, and given that premise, I expect that this should be your primordial concern. However, for the sake of our President Rodrigo R. Duterte, his cabinet members and Sen. Cynthia Villar who is the author of tarrification law, here’s a brief on why freshly harvested and threshed paddy palay spells the fate of the farmers. Having been born to a farmer and grew up past my teens in our modest farm in Midsayap, Cotabato, I have seen the travails of my father and of our neighbors. Our barrio was a farming community. I do not pre-

tend to have any technical or academic knowledge about how they grow rice at IRRI but I know how to cultivate farms, plant and grow rice and I have seen the frustrations and simple joys of farmers. Freshly harvested and threshed paddy palay viability could only last three to five days depending on the weather condition during or soon after harvest. After this period, because of its moisture content, the quality of palay will start to deteriorate. In Ilonggo we call this condition “sinaputan” and maybe rancid in English. Afraid their palay will go to the hogs and poultry feeds, farmers are forced to sell their harvest at the buyers’ price. The first five days, therefore, is the most crucial period in a rice farmer’s life. Farmers plant rice simultaneously for this is

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generally influenced by the weather and distribution of irrigation water. As a consequence, they also harvest their crops at the same time. During off-season, the price of palay is high but come harvest time this plummets like what is happening presently. Farmers are at the mercy of traders and it is even worse these days because traders now have an additional weapon to threaten farmers - they can always import rice on account of Villar’s law. For now, traders have hoarded rice and the National Food Authority has thousands of tons of rice in its bodega. The Department of See FARMERS, page 5

Think A Minute

School in session

THINK a minute… These are the names of some of the most famous lawyers in U.S. history. Only one of them dropped out of law school. See if you can guess which one? John Jay became a successful lawyer and later the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the highest judge in the land. William Wirt was barely 20-years-old when he passed his law exams in Virginia. He later became the United States Attorney General. Remember, one of these famous lawyers was a law school dropout. Roger Taney started as a lawyer and worked his way up to become the first U.S.

Secretary of the Treasury and then the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Daniel Webster became a lawyer in Boston where he built a great legal record and reputation. He then became a highly respected Senator and was later appointed Secretary of State. Salmon Chase became well known as a defense attorney helping slaves. Later he became a U.S. Senator and then the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, actually started as a lawyer, which helped prepare him for his exceptionally wise and diplomatic leadership that kept the States of America united

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through its terribly divisive and devastating Civil War. Clarence Darrow became possibly the most famous lawyer of all, particularly for his case of the Scopes or so-called Monkey trial of 1925. Of these seven successful and famous lawyers, which one do you think was the law school dropout? It was Clarence Darrow: the one name which is so often associated with the practice of law. Clarence Darrow attended law school for only one year and then dropped out to study law on his own. But what is more amazing is those other six successful lawyers could not drop out because they never even went to law school! They all

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studied law on their own. Actually, for every one of us the school of life is always in session. We are designed never to stop learning our Creator’s laws and ways of life. In fact, the word disciple means a “lifelong learner” or “lifetime student” of Jesus, the Maker and Master of life. Once and for all, won’t you ask Him to become the Maker and Master Teacher of your completely new life with Him today? Just think a minute…

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Making the smooth transition to peaceful and productive civilian life (Opening remarks of Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. on the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between OPAPP and TESDA for the second phase of decommissioning of MILF-BIAF members, on September 6, 2018 at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex, BARMM Compound in Cotabato City) Good afternoon to all. Magandang hapon po sa ating lahat. Today, we witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process and the Technical Education and Skills Development

Authority. Under the MOA, OPAPP and TESDA formalized a partnership in which our agencies will jointly undertake initiatives that are in line with the implementation of the normalization track under the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, and the sixpoint Peace and Development Agenda of the Duterte administration. As contained in the agreement, OPAPP and TESDA will undertake the following: • first, promote conflict-sensitive and peace promoting approaches in Bangsamoro communities; • second, establish mech-

anisms to facilitate coordination between our agencies in the joint implementation of programs and projects; • and third, create an OPAPP-TESDA National Technical Working Group that will operationalize the provisions of the MOA. All of these interventions, which are anchored on the Normalization track of the CAB, aim to assist decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front – Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces members in making the smooth transition to peaceful and productive civilian life. Specifically, TESDA’s assistance will focus on developing skills training

programs and providing scholarship grants that will help these former combatants find better employment opportunities, earn a decent living, and support the needs of their families. OPAPP’s and TESDA interventions are in line with the second level of the Normalization track, which includes capacitation and productivity-building programs for these decommissioned combatants. Under this level are livelihood trainings (TecVoc), scholarship grants (Education) and employment opportunities. TESDA’s involvement in the decommissioning process is a demonstration See LIFE, page 11

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from page 4 Agriculture must help our farmers. There is a proven solution and this is not mine. None of it. It’s Marcos’. The problem of some people in and out of the bureaucracy is that they abhor the idea of Ferdinand Marcos which many of them helped to overthrow and whose ashes they still burn. But let me refresh Secretary Dar and remind President Duterte this. The situational condition our farmers are mired today is the same as before Marcos took over the helm of government. Knowing how FilipinoChinese traders (they were in control before) shortchanging the farmers then, Marcos set up the National Grains Authority in many strategic places in rice-producing provinces in Mindanao. NGA took over from the Rice and Corn Board (RCB) and Rice and Corn Administration (RCA) which were subsequently mothballed. NGA stations had adequate facilities among these are “solar” dryers which were simply a wide expanse of concrete drying facility around the station, silos that were to complement solar dryers during rainy weather. Silos air-dry palay to reduce moisture content. Each NGA station has a modern rice mill that yields a lesser volume of broken rice kernels. And most importantly –funds to buy farmers freshly harvested paddy palay always higher than what the rice traders are willing to purchase. In time the buying price of palay started to increase and when it reached a certain profit point, NGA slowed down its purchasing activity and just run its rice mills. It is important to remember that alongside the establishment of NGA, Marcos ordered the Philippine National Bank to open its vault to extend loans to farmers. I distinctly remembered the program “Bank on Wheels” and “Masagana 99” programs. The PNB Manager, Mr. Marquez, and the Municipal Agriculturist, Mr. Zalde, would visit my father on his farm. The former with his MacArthur jeep and the later with

a three-wheeled motorcycle with a big cargo compartment loaded with samples of pesticides, fertilizers, and reading materials. My father was the model farmer in the undivided Cotabato and so whenever there are new farming developments like the coming of new hybrid rice and certified seeds they would always call for a meeting with other farmers in adjoining barrios in our simple home. In each meeting farmers are taught by PNB how to apply for a loan. It was also during the first two years of Marcos that several irrigation systems were constructed, the first being in our town, Midsayap, then Kabacan, Norala, Mlang, among others. Irrigation plus good price of palay led to bumper crops and for the first time, Philippines started to export rice! NGA was later renamed into National Food Authority to cover other agricultural and marine resources. Sadly just like the rest of Marcos projects, NFA started to lose its core function when Cory Aquino took over. It went to the dogs when the son, Benigno Aquino III placed NFA under the Office of the President and placed it under Kiko Pangilinan when he appointed him DA Secretary along with the Philippine Coconut Authority. What do you expect from someone who cannot even distinguish palay from cogon? Remember Kiko was given an allocation of P900million by his boss to address the kukulisap infestation in the coconut farms in Zamboanga. Well, the pests just die of old age, so the joke in Basilan goes but the coconut farmers never heard of how Kiko used the funds. The fault of the Duterte administration was to keep NFA under the office of the President with my good friend then Cabinet Sec. Jun Evasco in-charged. NFA by its mandate and function should be under the Department of Agriculture. Secretary Dar should be on top of this agency as he should know the state of supply (rice production) and demand for rice. But what had been done cannot quickly be undone. The

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Thursday, September 12, 2019 bodegas of the rice cartel are full to the rafters. But did this reduce the price of rice? In the meantime, I presuppose that the government had collected billions of pesos on account of tarrification. It stands to reason that since our farmers had been affected they should be the one to be benefited. Use that money to buy the fresh harvest of palay from the farmers’ gate at prices which are fair and just. Improve the post-harvest facilities of NFA by retrofitting the NFA rice mills, rehab the more than 150 silos laying idle on account of the Aquino’s vendetta against Marcos. In addition, maybe Secretary Dar may come up with a strategy wherein farmers may bring their freshly harvested palay to NFA for drying and storage and to issue them quedan. When the price of rice in the market shall

appreciate, the quedan holder will just advise NFA to mill and unload its stock and receive the net value of his production after deducting the equivalent of moisture content. If DA Secretary Dar needs help he can always run to Finance Sec. Sonny Dominguez to design a quedan system appropriate for rice. Forget mechanization or this gobbledygook about modernization program. Our farmers know what to do. But the DA could do something more than just providing NFA funds to buy farmers produce. Since premium varieties are fetching good prices in the market, why not the DA provide them certified seeds for these exotic varieties instead? There are traders who are willing to even advance the seeds for as long as they will also buy the produce. Bridge them.

THE WORD, in other words Proverbs 2 5-10 Then you will understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly; He guards the paths of justice, and preserves the way of

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His saints. Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equlity and every good path. When wisdom enters your heart, and knowledge is pleasant to your soul.

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Private sector to push for airport expansion By MIKE BAÑOS Editor at Large

THE private sector will actively lobby for the expansion of the congested Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental during the 28th Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon) on September 12-14, 2019 at Iligan City. “This will be one of the issues we will raise during the MinBizCon,” said Ma. Teresa R. Alegrio, regional governor for Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).

“We have already prepared our position paper on the status of domestic airports in Mindanao and will raise this on the floor during the plenary session,” Alegrio said. A year ago, PCCI-10 passed a resolution requesting DOTr Sec. Arthur Tugade to prioritize the development and expansion of Laguindingan Airport within the next five years (2019-2023). The resolution noted that the original proposal to improve the capacity and operations of the Laguindingan airport included upgrading

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Publication Notice R.A. 10172

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province of South Cotabato Municipality of Polomolok

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFNCCE- Date: May 24, 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 serve to the public that ONELTA M. TUNGAL-GIDO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of the child’s Date of Birth from “24 MARCH 1981” to “23 MARCH 1981” and change of first name from “ONELIA” to “ONELTA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ONELIA MAGALLANES TUNGAL born on March 23, 1981 at MALALAG, DAVAO DEL SUR and whose parents are PABLITO ROBLES TUNGAL and NORMA MENISES MAGALLANES. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 5, 2019.

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passengers annually for the last three (3) years. “Laguindingan Airport has become an important logistic network for over 150 medium to large scale industries including four major thermal power plants, the Agus-Pulangi Hydroelectric Complex. 3 industrial parks, and emerging tourism destinations,” Alegrio noted. Media reports recently disclosed that the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is seeking an additional P100 million to start detailed engineering works and much needed repairs on the Laguindingan Airport as part of the P2.9 billion augmentation budget to fund its priority projects, including the development of four airports, the construction of the Pagasa Island port, and the implementation of the public utility vehicle modernization program. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) originally allocated P400-million (M) for the terminal building expansion of the Laguindingan Airport, but this was reduced to P180-M, then again halved to P90-M, before being slashed altogether by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) from the 2019 General Appropriations Act (GAA). However, the business sector lobbied strongly for the restoration of the reduced budget and the P90-M was eventually restored through a Congressional Initiative by Rep. Juliette Uy (2nd District, Misamis Oriental). Sources at the DOTr said a portion of the P90-M would be used for the Detailed Engineering (DE) of the proposed expanded passenger terminal building. The bidding process for an independent consultant to undertake the DE is now being processed and the contract is expected to be awarded by the latter part of 2019. The balance of the P90-M would be used to rehabilitate dilapidated portions of the terminal building such as the comfort rooms. Even if the original P90M would already be used up, construction of the new PTB would still continue with

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

AIC Vision for Proposed Laguindingan Airport Expansion (External Airside View by 2022).

the proviso the funds used for this purpose would be reimbursed to the national government by the winning bidder for the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project to develop and expand the Laguindingan Airport faculties. ”While we appreciate the 90M Congressional Initiative Fund restored by Rep. Uy, this amount is barely enough to refurbish the dilapidated areas including the poorly designed comfort rooms and malfunctioning elevators,” said Engr. Elpidio M. Paras, president of Promote Northmin Inc. “Government should now fast track the entry of private sector companies to expand and improve all the facilities of Laguindingan so that it can already accommodate direct flights from regional and international destinations, including lengthening the runway to meet wide body jet aircraft,” he added. Alegrio said the MinBizCon would seek a clarification from DOTr if the P100 million it is seeking for the Laguindingan Airport development in next year’s budget is the same item as the P90 million earlier committed as a congressional insertion by Rep. Uy. When it started operations in 15 June 2013, air passenger traffic at the Cagayan de Oro Lumbia Airport that Laguindingan Airport was designed to replace had already exceeded the 1.6 million design capacity of the new passenger terminal building (PTB). “To put it bluntly, the replacement airport was congested upon opening,”

said a former DOTC official involved in its planning. When the passenger traffic exceeded 2 million annual passengers last year, the need for a larger terminal that could accommodate the current and expected passenger volume over the medium term became urgent and critical. On a year-on-year basis alone, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines ( CAAP) figures for the past 10 years show passenger traffic increasing at an annual rate of 8.7% from 902,133 in 2008 at the Cagayan de Oro Lumbia Airport to 2,079,683in 2018 at the Laguindingan Airport (doubling passenger volume every 8.5 years.) Recent growth in air cargo traffic was even more impressive, soaring 44% from 2017 to 25,366 metric tons (MT). The 11% increase in the number of flights from 2017 to 2018 (17,478 aircraft takeoffs and landings) was mainly responsible for the meteoric rise in both passenger and cargo movements. In a related development, DOTr Sec. Arthur Tugade announced last 15 July the proposed extension of the 2.1 kilometer runway to 2.4 or 2.5 kilometers is proceeding as planned. The P250-M budget for this project is already included in the 2020 National Expenditure Plan (NEP), which Congress wants approved before the year end. This was part of the Feasibility Study expansion proposal endorsed by the Regional Development Council for Region 10 (RDC-X) and approved by the NEDA Board in 2014.

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province of South Cotabato Municipality of Polomolok

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFNCCE-

Date: September 11, 2019

CFNCCE-

Date: September 11, 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 serve to the public that GUILLERMA D. EDUQUE has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of the child’s Date of Birth from “25 JULY 1962” to “22 JULY 1962” and change of first name from “DEGRACIA” to “GUILLERMA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of DEGRACIA PALIN DESTO born at LUPON, DAVAO and whose parents are MARGARITO NINI DESTO and LUCIAYAGAO PALIN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than September 20, 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 serve to the public that RAYYAN BULAKON PAGLANGAN has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RAYYAN BULAKON PAGLANGAN born at POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO and whose parents are MOBASSER YARA PAGLANGAN and SARIPA MORAL BULAKON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than September 20, 2019.

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DTI Chief: PH gov’t to pursue reforms to seize opportunities from US-China trade war MALACAÑAN -- According to Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, the government needs to pursue more reforms to take advantage of opportunities resulting from the ongoing US-China trade war. Sec. Lopez said that the Cabinet decided to adopt the recommendations of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) during a joint presentation

at the 41st Cabinet meeting last 4 September. The proposed solutions require a whole-of-government approach and involve several government agencies aside from DTI and NEDA. PH is the second-best Asian export performer, with a merchandise export growth of 1.2% in the 2nd quarter of 2019. Among 11 Asian countries measured, PH, Vietnam, and Malaysia were the only countries with positive growth. Meanwhile,

China, Chinese Taipei, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Indonesia reported contractions in merchandise exports. “The Philippines is not as vulnerable as other countries, as exports only account for 15% of our GDP. But a prolonged trade war will eventually affect our export growth,” said Sec. Lopez. Sec. Lopez added that the trade war is “an opportunity for the Philippines to at-

tract more export-oriented manufacturing foreign direct investments. However, it is necessary to address key constraints in attracting investors to the country.” Board of Investmentsapproved projects from the US and China are growing, albeit at different rates. US investments grew by 7.3% from PHP583 million in 2017 to PHP625 million in 2018. Meanwhile, Chinese investments grew by 8,364% from PHP576 million in

BSP Emphasizes Financial Consumer Protection in Revised Regulation IN light of the increased complexity of financial products and rapid technological innovations in financial products and services, the Monetary Board has approved the revision of the BSP Regulations on Financial Consumer Protection Framework under Circular No. 857 issued in 2014. The new Circular seeks to fundamentally strengthen market conduct practices of BSP supervised financial institutions (BSFIs) by establishing guidelines that institutionalize consumer

protection as an integral component of corporate governance and culture, as well as risk management. This is part of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) commitment to promote broad and convenient access to high quality financial services and consider the interest of the general public, as mandated by its amended charter. In doing so, the BSP aims to ensure that financial service providers conduct ethical business practices and do not engage in practices that may cause harm to the consumer in the

conduct of their business. The new Circular also espouses principles-based consumer protection regulations that are aligned with the BSP’s risk governance and compliance frameworks and consistent with international practices and standards. Also taking into account the emerging risks associated with digital financial products and services, the Circular provides flexibility for the BSFIs to strategize its consumer protection approach commensurate with its business model, corporate structure

and risk profile. The new Framework retains the five consumer protection standards of conduct, i.e., disclosure and transparency, protection of client information, fair treatment, effective recourse mechanism, and financial education and awareness. In addition, the new Framework emphasizes, among others, that BSFIs should not employ practices that discriminate or take advantage of vulnerable groups such as low income earners or persons with See REGULATION, page 10

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and to further liberalize the market through amending the Foreign Investment Act, Public Service Act, and Retail Trade Liberalization Act. To improve ease of doing business, Sec. Lopez said the gov’t is seeking to expedite web-based solutions by establishing a Central Business Portal and fully-operationalizing TradeNet, the government’s online platform for trading See TRADE, page 10

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE; JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND AND REGISTER of THE DIVORSE SPOUSES RAMIL M. ALVAREZ AND TINA PIA V. BELISARIO-ALVAREZ

CIVIL CASE NO.2019-083

RAMIL M. ALVAREZ AND TINA PIA V. BELISARIO-ALVAREZ Petitioners. X ----------------------------------------/ ORDER Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on FEBRUARY 8, 1997 ALAMINOS, LAGUNA both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at PUROK 6, HINAPLANON, Iligan City and PUROK 2, TAMBACAN, ILIGAN CITY, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for TEN (10) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on FEBRUARY 8, 1997, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on October 4, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED Iligan City, Philippines, this 5th of September, 2019.

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Gingoog City

IN THE MATTER OF CANCELLATION OF CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF ABDALLAH B. PUNDATO UNDER REG. NO. 2013-10853 MAMARIALA A. PUNDATO Petitioner, -versusTHE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MARAWI CITY, AND THE ADMINISTRATOR AND CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL OF THE PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY, AND THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE FOR SAUDI ARABIA represented by the DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Respondent/s. x---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------x

2017 to PHP48.74 billion in 2018. To achieve this goal, DTI and NEDA proposed recommendations, ranging from short-term to longterm strategies, said the Secretary. DTI is already implementing some of the shortterm strategies, like eliminating investor uncertainty by supporting the passage of the Corporate Income Tax and Incentives Rationalization (CITIRA) Act,

OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT & EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF

Spl Proc. No. ML-393-2018

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF No. 239-2019

Before this court is a verified petition for cancellation of Live Birth of Abdallah A. Pundato dated December 27, 2018, which reads in part: 1. Petitioner is of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of B-1, L-1 Zone 7 Del Carmen, Iligan City where he may be served with the orders and other court processes of this court;

Respondent Local Civil Registrar of Marawi City is the custodian of all records of birth of persons born in the City of Marawi, Lanao del Sur and may be served with the orders and other court processes of this court at the office of the Civil Registrar, Marawi City Hall Compound, Marawi City;

Upon Extra-Judicial Petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act 4118, filed by RURAL BANK OF GINGOOG CITY, INC., with office address at Lugod-Guno Streets, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, against JUDITH P. PEROCHO, with postal address at Cabayan, La Union, 6312, Candijay, Bohol, to satisfy the Mortgagee indebtedness which as of July 24, 2019 have amounted to ONE HUNDRED FORTY NINE THOUSAND AND ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN PESOS AND NINETY FIVE CENTS (Php 149,114.95) with interest thereon and other charges and other fees incurred in the foreclosure proceedings, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction to the highest bidder of CASH on October 21, 2019 at 9:00 o’clock in the morning to 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the Office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Dugenio St., Gingoog City, the following properties with all the improvements existing thereon, to wit:

Respondent Civil Registrar General and Administrator of the Philippine Statistics Authority is the central custodian of all records of birth in the country and may be served with orders and other court processes at the NSO Building, East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City;

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. R-3103

Respondent Philippine Consulate for Saudi Arabia, to be represented by the Department of Foreign Affairs, is the custodian of all birth records involving Filipinos born in Saudi Arabia and may be served with orders and other court processes at DFA, Pasay City;

Petitioner is the biological father of ABDALLAH B. PUNDATO, who was born at Sakaka Hospital, Western, Saudi Arabia on March 23, 2009;

The birth of petitioner is evidenced by a Birth Certificate (BC) issued by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The said BC is herein attached as Annex “A’’ and the translation thereof, made by the Philippine Consulate, is hereto attached as Annex ‘’B’’;

In the year 2013, petitioner brought home his family in Marawi City with the intention to finally settling down in the said city;

As a matter of fact, he has enrolled ABDALLAH in one of the private schools in Iligan City but such enrollment was merely provisional, subject to the submission of ABDALLAH’s BC;

Petitioner and his wife were forced to register anew the fact of birth of ABDALLAH for the reason that the school insisted on a BS issued by the then National Statistics Offices and has refused to accept the BC of Abdallah that was issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, hence, BC under registry no. 2013-10853 (Annex’ ‘’C’’);

10.

For some reasons, the plan of settling down in the City did not pursue and the family of the petitioner went back to KSA;

11.

Recently, when petitioner sought the renewal of the passport of Abdallah, the consulate refused to release the renewed passport as the system reflects two BC’s for Abdallah;

AMENDED ORDER

12.

In truth and in fact, ABDALLAH was born in Saudi Arabia, as proven by his passports, attached and marked as: Annex ‘’D’’ Passport with no. EC1146548 Annex ‘’E’’ Passport with no. XX4204665 Annex ‘’F’’ Iqama

13.

There was no slightest intention on the part of the petitioner to defraud any person when he registered the fact of birth of Abdallah before respondent LCR of Marawi, neither was it made with criminal intention, considering the fact that Abdallah is barely turning ten (10) ten years old next year;

14.

This petition is solely for the purpose of straightening the records of the petitioner so as to remove any doubt as to the identity of Abdallah;

15.

The material entries in the two (2) BC are practically the same, except for the place of birth, hence, it is submitted that nobody will be prejudiced by the granting of this petition.

Finding the aforesaid petition to be sufficient in form and substance, it is hereby ordered that the same be set for hearing before this court on October 31, 2019 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Let a copy of this order be published at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper of general circulation in Lanao del Sur of Marawi City for three (3) consecutive weeks. The local civil registrar of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur and the Civil Registrar General, or any person or party who has an interest in the petition , may file his/ her opposition thereto within fifteen (15) days from notice of this petition or from the last day of publication of this order. Further, let this Order be posted for fifteen (15) days prior to the date of hearing in the Bulletin Board of the Local Civil Registrar of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur and the Bulletin Board of this Court, also at the expenses of the petitioner.

The petitioner is directed to notify this court of the publication of this order not later than three (3) days before October 31, 2019.

Furnish copies of this order, together with the copies of the petition to the Local Civil Registrar of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, the Hon. Solicitor General, Makati City, the Administrator and Civil Registrar of the Philippine Statistics Office (PSA), East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Pasay City, Manila.

SO ORDERED.

Marawi City, Philippines, September 3, 2019

(SGD) WENIDA B.M. PAPANDAYAN Presiding Judge MDN: Sept 12, 19, & 26, 2019

“A Residential Land, otherwise known as Lot No. 509-C-4-E, (LRC) Psd-143378, located at Tuto Street Extension, Barangay 17, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED (200) square meters.” TWO-STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING “Covered under Tax Declaration No. 02138 constructed on the Lot aforementioned, made of wood and concrete.”

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated date and time.

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on the next working day without further notice, posting and republication. The prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the title of the herein described/properties and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Gingoog City, September 3, 2019.

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Dabawenyos feel good about their health: poll By CHE PALICTE

DAVAO CITY -- Residents in this city generally feel good about their health despite the relative frequent smoking and lack of preparedness for medical emergencies, according to a survey by the PhilCare Wellness Index. In an interview on Monday, Dr. Fernando Paragas, the study’s lead researcher, said the survey involving 50 respondents showed that Dabawenyos smoke an average of 10 sticks a day compared to the national average of four. “Despite feeling good, the study revealed that Dabawenyos are more into smoking and drinking than the rest of the country,” Paragas said. He said the health survey also being done in other parts in the country; in Mindanao, the other survey locations are in Malaybalay Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, Tagum City. Paragas said the respondents were asked to rate themselves from a sevenpoint scale, with the score of one as “very good”; two as “good”; three and four as in the range of “somewhat good”; five and six as “somewhat bad: and a

Mayor Allan Rellon, Vice Mayor Eva Lorraine Estabillo and City Councilor Jan Dmitri Sator of the LGU of Tagum receives the 2nd Year CROWN Maintenance Award from the DOH and the National Nutrition Council during the 2019 National Nutrition Awarding Ceremony held at PICC, Pasay City on August 30, 2019. Edwin Lasquite/CIO Tagum

Tagum City bags CROWN maintenance award for second consecutive year By Tagum City Information Office

HEALTH-WELLNESS INDEX. Dr. Fernando Paragas, lead researcher of the PhilCare Wellness Index, says Davao City residents generally feel good about their health. Paragas bared the result of their survey during a press conference in Davao City on Monday (September 9). (PNA photo by Che Palicte)

score of seven, which is “very bad.” The basis for the results, Paragas said, is the six wellness domains: psychological, physical, lifestyle, financial, medical, and nutritional wellness. “D ab awe nyo s r ate d themselves as better in terms of health and wellness compared to most other Filipinos, with a “good” score of 2.46 compared to the “somewhat good”

nationwide self-rating of 2.84,” he said. Asked about their medical wellness, Dabawenyos responded that they either did not have enough monetary resources for medicalrelated expenses, or did not have regular check-ups compared to most other Filipinos. The study also revealed that the top four illnesses common among Dabawenyos and the Mindanaoans,

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in general, are diabetes, hypertension, diarrhea, and heart attack. “About their finances, Dabawenyos said they are in worse shape compared to most Filipinos. Among the wellness domains, they showed low rates on the financial and medical aspects,” Paragas said. He said the sur vey showed that Dabawenyos and Mindanaoans appeared See HEALTH, page 10

TAGUM CITY -- For its continued efforts in achieving good nutrition for all Tagumenyos, the City of Tagum was recognized again after winning the Consistent Regional Outstanding Winners in Nutrition (CROWN) Maintenance Award for the second year during the 2019 National Nutrition Awarding Ceremony held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City on August 30, 2019. The award came with a P200,00 cash prize and a plaque of recognition given by the National Nutrition

Council (NCC). The City of Tagum has been the sole awardee of the national nutrition award that came from the entire Davao Region. Tagum City Mayor Allan Rellon said that the national award symbolizes responsibility as well as an inspiration to outperform its previous years’ performance which saw the drastic decrease of Tagum’s malnutrition index from 24 percent to only 6 percent in 2017 due to its implementation of efficient and effective nutrition programs. With the conferment of the 2nd Year CROWN See CROWN, page 10

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from page 2 task forces on ELCAC, we hope to empower communities and local constituents to participate in developing a culture of peace so that everyone has ownership of the process and result,” Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar— the Cabinet representative for Cabinet Officers for Regional Development and Security (CORDS) in Region X--said as he called the meeting to order. “Let us persevere. Demonstrate good governance as a core value at all levels to regain the people’s trust and to draw hope,” Andanar said. “The government is dead serious in battling the biggest peace spoiler in the country, the communist insurgency problem. We shall quell local communism at all costs,” he added. Andanar also said that addressing insurgency in the country should not rely on military efforts alone. “We are shifting our viewpoint from treating local communist armed conflict as purely military and security concern, to being more symptomatic element deeply-rooted issues needing to be addressed immediately,” he said. The meeting discussed updates on Region X projects in priority areas, as well as corresponding action plans. The meeting’s primary focus is the presentation of implementation updates on the Convergence Areas for Peace

and Development (CAPDev)– the task force’s banner program which aims to promote the establishment of durable peace and development while empowering communities in the priority focus areas through peacebuilding and reconciliation, socio-economic transformation, good governance, and institution building. The program espouses a focused, coordinated, and sustained delivery of the government’s basic services as well as social development packages in poor, conflict-affected, and geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas in the region. CAPDev projects are closely monitored in cluster areas of Mt. Balatucan Range, Mt Mangabon Odiongan Complex, Saldab and Kalabugao Plains, Pantaron and Umayam Complex, Salug Valley, Gamot-

Thursday, September 12, 2019 Dumasilag Complex, Mt. Kitanglad Range, Mt. Kalatungan Range, West Bukidnon Plateau, Iligan-CDO Tributaries, Mt. Malindang, Mt. Ampiro, Gadungan Mountain Range, Mt. Peurai Complex, MaigoTangcal-Magsaysay Tributaries, and Salvador-Nunungan Tributaries. Meanwhile, Undersecretary Allen Capuyan, Executive Director of the National Task Force-ELCAC National Secretariat, highlighted the importance of the RTF-ELCAC during the meeting. “If there’s something I so desired to articulate in this gathering is [that] the next three years is so very, very important. This could be the moment that we should not miss because we have a President that has a strong political will and very popular. He tackled the insurgency problem head-

on. It may not happen again,” he added. Capuyan, who also chairs the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, said that the Indigenous Peoples is among the most vulnerable sectors to be considered in ending local communist insurgency. Moreover, the meeting also tackled the formulation of the Northern Mindanao 2021 Annual Investment Program, updates on Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) and the Regional Development Council resolutions, the results of the barangay development plan and comprehensive development plan integration workshop, the assessment of basic services and infrastructure in priority areas, and the formulation of a Strategic Communication Framework for Peace and Development.

These programs are in line with the creation of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), created by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte in December 2018 through Executive Order No. 70 -- institutionalizing the “whole-of-nation approach” wherein local government units and members of the community can initiate “localized peace engagements” with the communist insurgents. The CORDS initiative complements the NTF-ELCAC, as Cabinet members are given particular regions to facilitate peace, development and security efforts between regional levels of government and national agencies. “We aspire to achieve empowered peace-promoting LGUs that have a robust economy yet having full authority

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in their territorial jurisdiction, hence, sustaining peace and development in their area of responsibilities as we reach 2022,” Andanar said. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late PONCIANO BALABA SR., who died intestate. To the best if their knowledged and information, deceased couple have not left any debts and outstanding obligations chargeable to their intestae estate. That the HEIR-VENDOR Adjudicate unto themselves the ownership over tha said parcel; That the subject of this DEED is a parcel of Land Denominated as Lot No. 2820-Originally containing an area of 2,085 Sq.M. and is covered Under TCT/C; PA-2675 with T.D. No. 1114428, registered in the name of Heirs of Spouses PONCIANO BALABA SR. and DELIA BALABA. That the Heir-Vendors did not consider Partitioning and/ or subdividing above described parcel, instead they offred to SELL a portion of the subject parcel to all adjoining owner who is interested in Buying the same, thus, this sale. That for and in consideration of the sum of EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (85,750.00) Philippine Curenncy in hand paid to us in full by the VENDEE Spouses LARINA A. MAYO and RANDOLF WARREN GREGORIO T. MAYOL, Filipinos, of legal of age, with residence of Pandan, Mambajao, Camiguin do hereby CEDE, SELL, CONVEY and TRANSFER unto the VENDEE her HEIRSand PREDECESSOR in interest our legally inherited parcel a portion thereon consisting an area of 245 square meters out of the total area of 2,085 sq.meters lot no. 2820-A. Executed heirs, under the notarial Registry of Atty. AVELINO P. ORSENO Jr.; per Doc No. 709; Page No. 81; Book No. ___; Series of 2019. MDN: Sept 5, 12 & 19, 2019

R.A. 9048 Form No. 10.1(CLRO)

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte City /Municipality: Iligan City

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that NOEL L. DAMIAO has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error of the CHILD’S SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of NOEL LACAPAG DAMIAO who was bom on MAY 10, 1985 (as per PSA file) at PINIKITAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are PANTALEON DAMIAO, JR. and ELSIE LACAPAG. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than SEPTEMBER 20, 2019.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that BRENDA VERONICA L. ERMINA has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “JINKEE” to “JINKEE SARAH” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JINKEE MENDOZA LEGAS who was born from 22, FEBRUARY, 1970 at ILIGAN CITY LANAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are Gertudes G. Mendoza and Froilan B. Legas. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than SEPTEMBER 2019.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARIA LORNA E. LOGRONIO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “MARIA NORMA” to “MARIA LORNA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MARIA NORMA ESPINA who was born from 04, FEBRUARY, 1957 at ILIGAN CITY LANAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are Eugenia Lozano and Modesto Espina. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than SEPTEMBER 2019.

(SGD.) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARINAS City Civil Registrar

MDN: Sept 5 & 12, 2019

(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARINAS City Civil Registrar

MDN: Sept 5 & 12, 2019

MDN: Sept 12 & 19, 2019

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12th Judicial Region Branch 9 Hall of Justice, Marawi City IN RE: PETITION FOR CORRCETION OF ENTRY IN THE CERTIFICATION OF LIBE BIRTH BEARING REGISTRY NO. 97-3574 OF SITTIE NAIFA MACAGAAN DISOMA

SP. PROC. NO. ML-652-2019

SITTIE NAIFA MACAGAAN DISOMA, Petitioner -versusTHE PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY, REPRESENTED BY CLAIRE DENNIS S. MAPA, Ph D. AND THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OF MARAWI CITY, REPRESENTED BY RAWIA N. PANGADAPUN, Respondents. X--------------------------------X ORDER Before this Court is a verified Petition for Correction of Entry in the Certificate of Live Birth of one Sittie Naifa Macagaan Disoma with Registry Number 97-3574 under the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Marawi City. It allegedly contained erroneous entries namely: 1.) Petitioner’s surname was entered as “Disomaan” instead of “Disoma” and 2.) The first name of her father from “Nasroding” to “nasrodin”. Under R.A. 9048 as amended by Republic Act 10172, the local civil registrar has authority to correct clerical or typographical error in the entries in the Certificate of Live Birth. Attached on record is letter from the OIC-Civil Registrar staining that the remedies under the aforementioned laws are unavailing before their office because the OIC Civil Registrarof Marawi City has not been authorized by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to act on said matters. Hence, this petition. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby set for hearing on OCTOBER 16, 2019 before this Court at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at which date, place and time, any interested party may appeal and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Let this order be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Marawi and the Province of Lanao del Sur once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner. The Civil Registrar of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, and the Civil Registrar General, Philippines Statistics Authority, Quezon City, or any person or party who has an interest in the petition, may file his/her opposition thereto within fifteen (15) days from notice of this petition or from the last day of Publication of this Order. Further, let copies of this Order be posted, also at the expense of the petitioner, for fifteen (15) days prior to the date of hearing at the following areas: 1.) Bulletin Board of the City Hall of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, 2.) Bulletin Board of Civil Registrar of Marawi City and 3.) Bulletin Board of this Court. Furnish copies of this order of the office of the Solicitor General at 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City, the Local Civil Registrar of Marawi City, Lanao Del Su, and the Philippine Statistics Authority, Quezon City. SO ORDERED. August 29, 2019 at Marawi City, Philippines.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE DENR-CENRO XI-4A, Capitol Compound, Matti, Digos City

LEASE OF PUBLIC LANDS

PAGPAPAUPA NG LUPANG PUBLIKO

Notice is hereby given that Community Environment and Natural Resources Office, Digos City, will accept oral or written bids not later than ten (10:00) o’clock a.m. on OCTOBER 07, 2019, for the lease for Industrial purposes of the tract of land herein below described:

Ipinabibigay alam sa madla na ang mga DENR- Community Environment and Natural Resource Office CENRO XI-4A, Capitol Compound, Matti, Digos City ay tatanggap ng selyado o nakasulat na alok sa ika alas 10:00 ng umaga sa ika ____ ng OCTOBER 07, 2019 para sa paupahan ang isang sukat na lupang publiko na inilarawan sa ibaba nito: Lugar : Coronon, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur Deskripsyon : Fli-112412-000012-D Sukat : 4,500 metro kwadrado Tasahan ng Lupa : Php 950.00 kada metro kwadrado o Kabuuang Php 4,275,000.00 Halaga ng nakatayong : Php 1,739,400.00 Proyekto Aplikante : JONATHAN M. SY Ang karapatan na upahan ng nasabing lupa ay ibibigay sa tao o partido na makapagbigay ng pinakamataas na upa sa isang taon na hindi bababa sat along (3%) porsyento sa halaga ng lupa at isang (1%) porsyento sa halaga ng itatayong estraktura. Upang ang isang tao ay makakasama sa isasagawang subasta, kailangang siya ay karapat-dapat na aplikante at kailangang bago magsimula ang subasta ay nakakadeposito siya ng halagang katumbas ng tatlong buwan upa. Ang deposito ay kailangang salaping papel, money order, cashier’s o manager’s check, ang siya lamang tatangapin. Ang isang tao na sumali sa subasta na nagrerepresenta ng ibang tao ay makakasali lamang kung mayroon siyang pahintulot na ibinigay sa pamamagitan ng kaukulang pahintulot na nilagdaan ng Notaryo Publiko. Sa panahon ng subasta, ang taong sumali ay magkaroon ng dagdag na deposito kapag ang kanyang alok ay itinataas para makumpleto ang kabuuang tatlong buwang upa. Ang karapatang tumaggi o tanggihan ang anumang alok o sa lahat ng alok ay palaging nakalaan para sa pamahalaan. Ang magwawagi sa alok na ito kung hindi siya ang aplikante ay kinakailangang tutumbasan ang kabayarang nagugol sa pagpapalathala ng panawagang ito at sa pagpapasukat ng lupa. Lungsod ng Digos, Lalawigan ng Dabaw del Sur, AUGUST 16, 2019.

Location : Coronon, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur Description : Fli-112412-000012-D Area : 4,500 square meters Appraised land : Php 950.00 per square meter or total appraised value of the land at Php 4,275,000.00 Value of Proposed : Php 1,739,770.00 Improvements Applied for by : JONATHAN M. SY The successful bidder if other than the applicant must reimburse the latter of the expenses for the publication of the notice of lease and the survey of the land. The right to lease the land will be awarded to the person offering the highest annual rental, which shall not be less than three per centum (3%) of the value of the land plus one per centum (1%) of the value of the proposed/existing improvements. In order that a person may be entitled to participate in the bidding, he must be a qualified public land applicant, and must, before the commencement of the same, make a deposit equivalent to at least three (3) months rental. Only deposit in cash, money order, treasury warrant, certified checks, cashier’s check or manager’s check can be accepted. A person bidding in representation of another may do so under a duly executed power of attorney. During the bidding, the bidder has to make an additional deposit every time his bid is raised, to complete the three (3) month’s rental, otherwise, such bid as raised shall not be accepted. The right is reserve to reject any or all bids Digos City, Davao del Sur, Phlippines, AUGUST 16, 2019.

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MDN: Aug 29, Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 2019

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heart attack. “About their finances, Dabawenyos said they are in worse shape compared to most Filipinos. Among the wellness domains, they showed low rates on the financial and medical aspects,” Paragas said. He said the sur vey showed that Dabawenyos and Mindanaoans appeared to be “ambivalent” when it comes to saving and investing, compared to most Filipinos. “This is not just a survey but also a series of focus

group discussions, where participants from various sectors delved on problems and solutions relevant to the goal of inclusive health care,” he said. Jaeger Tanco, PhilCare president and CEO, said the results of the survey are very useful in helping the health sector come up with programs that address the needs of Filipinos, helping them attain a better state wellness. “The PhilCare Wellness Index gives us a clear picture on where we are when it comes to wellness, and, more importantly, it charts a clear path on how far we

Co-learning By SUSAN B. ABQUINA Master Teacher I

IN these past few days where the trending debate is on whether homework is allowed beyond the school campus (where possibly parents are the ones coaching their children), it is also worth mentioning that co-learning has been the fad around the world. Education is constantly evolving as we whittle down to the core of how we learn and understand. Some things never go out of style. Some things can’t go out fast enough like classroom learning. Through it all, we learn and develop best practices in education so that our students can develop intellectual maturity and

the ability to think for themselves while also being open and respectful to the thoughts and ideas of others. Enter co-learning. Co-learning is a manner of group learning that enhances communication skills, cultural awareness, thinking skills and so much more. Working in a group also allows students to provide checks and balances of their work on the spot rather than finding out later to make the workflow more efficient. The cool thing is we all need these attributes. It’s safe to say that learning from one another while being able to communicate effectively will never go out of style.

PAGPAMALANDONG By EULALIA MAGAN ACERET -Talakag, Bukidnon

“SA IMONG PAGLAKAW SA DALAN SA KINABUHI” Ayaw tuguti nga ang mga nga abog sa kapakyasan; Makapangitngit sa imong mga paglaum: Ayaw tuguti nga ang mga ligid sa imong mga pangandoy Mahugmo tungod sa kabug-at sa imong mga pas-anon:

Ayaw tuguti nga ang galikoliko nga dalan sa kinabuhi Makapabalik kanimo sa imong gigikanan: Padayon, Padayon Akong higala, padayon

Ayaw tuguti nga ang mga buntod sa mga pagsulay ug kabalaka Makababag sa dalan sa imong padulngan; Ayaw tuguti ang mga anino sa pagduhaduha ug kahadlok Makapangitngit sa kahayag sa imong mga damgo;

Ayaw tuguti ang mga dag-um sa kapakyasan ug nawalang paglaum Mutabon ug muanod sa tinugdan sa imong paglaum; Padayon, Padayon Akong higala,padayon

Ug kung maaninag mo na a kalampusan Ug hinayhinay na nga musubang ang kahayag sa kalambuan; Ayaw tuguti ang mga aso sa garbo ug pagkamapahitas-on Makapangitngit sa pagsidlak sa kahayag sa imong kadaugan.

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Ayaw tuguti nga ang kasilaw sa katagbawan ug kalipay Makapahimo kanimo nga hakog ug pagkamapahitas-on. Pagpamapasalamaton, pagpamapaubsanon Ug labaw sa tanan, ayaw kalimot sa labaw ngamakagagahom.

can go to promote health tion networks to enhance among Filipinos,” Tanco local value-added and attain added. (PNA) the best access to major markets. The agency does this by deepening regional partnerfrom page 8 ship through the Regional of efficient and effective Comprehensive Economic nutrition programs. Partnership (RCEP), while With the conferment pursuing trade agreements of the 2nd Year CROWN with countries outside the Maintenance Award, the city Asia-Pacific region. now aims for the Nutrition The Secretary likewise Honor Award (NHA) which related long-term strateis the highest award given by gies like the collaboration the NNC to the recipients of different government of the CROWN Award. agencies to improve the It can be remembered country’s business climate. that Tagum City was able to By developing state-of-thewin the prestigious Green art ports, airports and guarBanner Award for three anteeing affordable and consecutive years since 2014 reliable energy throughout which paved the way for the the country, investors will LGU to receive the CROWN be encouraged to locate in Award in 2017, and ulti- emerging hubs outside of mately the 1st CROWN Metro Manila. Maintenance Award in 2018. To improve the Philip The CROWN Award is pine human capital, DTI and conferred after an inter- NEDA suggested to equip agency National Evaluation students and workers with Team affirmed a particular the skills needed the Fourth LGU in a province as out- Industrial Revolution (Instanding in the implementa- dustry 4.0). There should tion of its nutrition action also be a government-led plan for three consecutive effort to promote innovayears. tion by building regional Also present to receive inclusive innovation centers the award from the NNC (RIICs) in major cities and were Vice-Mayor Eva Lor- provinces. These RIICs will raine Estabillo and City serve as a hub for startups Councilor Jan Dimitri Sator. and partnership projects Edwin Lasquite/CIO Tagum among the industry, government, and academe. DTI will also lead in from page 7 linking domestic Micro, permits. Small, and Medium En In tandem with these terprises (MSMEs) with are recommendations to global businesses. The agenensure national security and cy will also partner with peace and order consider- other concerned agencies to ing the rising investments strengthen national quality from China and to assist infrastructure for standards local workers who will be setting, testing and accredidisplaced due to the trade tation, and metrology to war. create more competitive Lastly, Sec. Lopez said products and industries. DTI will continue its “Last Sec. Lopez said that Touch” trade strategy, which these initiatives will not aims to integrate PH in re- only shield the Philippines gional value chain produc- from the worst effects of

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the US-China trade war but will also improve the country’s attractiveness to foreign investors in other countries in general. He added that attracting foreign investments is part of President Rodrigo Duterte’s promise of a more comfortable life for all Filipinos by providing decent job and livelihood opportunities.

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disability. To facilitate transition, banks are to perform a gap analysis of their current consumer protection practices in relation to the new rules and to propose an action plan duly approved by the Board of Directors to comply therewith.

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During the interview with some residents, it was revealed that the Kilometer 9 community is one of the most affected during the Communist NPA Terrorist (CNTs)led “Taktikang Bakwit” wherein they use the residents, mostly indigenous peoples (IP), as human shield to evade government forces. Further, Bakwit is an orchestrated strategy organized by the members of anti-government group called Malahutayong Pakigbisog Alang sa Sumusunod (MAPASU) and its allied front groups to gain the sympathy of international funding organizations which are potential donors who would provide cash donations to the group as part of their international solidarity works (ISW). “ Taktikang Bakwit”, according to former par-

DepEd celebrates National Literacy Week By ROSALIE J. BACLIG

The Department of Education (DepEd) has celebrated the National Literacy Week from September 2 – 8, 2019. It has urged teachers to continue exerting efforts that will inculcate into the minds of its students the value of literacy – the ability to read and write. It is timely that September 2 – 8 is considered to be the National Literacy Week where one of the objectives is to highlight the role of education in the eradication of illit-

eracy. According to the Audrey Azoulay, Director General of UNESCO in International Literacy, “Literacy is the starting point for any form of quality inclusive education and we need to support and scale the many initiatives across the globe seeking to make literacy a reality to all.” Furthermore, it has been suggested that teachers should find Educational Technology Tools to make literacy possible to all students. “Participation is improved when digital edu-

cation systems integrate communication tools that help learners collaborate and get feedback from their teachers. The extent to which learning tools “contextualize” instruction with real-world and job-focused applications matters too.” He added. The education department has continued to sustain the different programs that address that concerns of literacy. It hopes that through various strategies and programs, the primary goal of education is now within reach.

ticipants, is a strategy of the leftist groups to discredit the government and the military. “Kapag nandito ang mga sundalo, lagi nilang nilalagay sa isip naming na kami ay papatayin nila. Sinisiraan nila ang sundalo para matakot kami at sumama sa pagbakwit,” said by the resident in Manobo language. “Ngayon, nandito ang mga sundalo, matagal na sila dito, mag-iisang buwan na pero wala naman kaming nakikita kundi yung magandang pakikisama nila at pagtulong. Inaayos nila ang kalsada, tumulong sa pag-ayos ng kuryente, at gumagawa ng paraan para matulungan kami katulad ng Medical Mission,” he added. With the LGUs’ support, electricity was installed last August, then, the Army Engineering Battalion offered their backhoe and dump trucks to be used in improving the existing farm-to-market road going to the municipality proper. Lieutenant Colonel Joey B Baybayan, Commanding Officer of the 3rd Special Forces Battalion, in a statement said, “The aim of the Executive Order No. 70 (EO 70) is to end local communist armed conflict. The government does its best to attain lasting peace, and the people of KM 9 wants peace. I think that is the reason why they are very appreciative to our recent peace and development efforts. “Most people here are tired of participating in the illegal mobilization of anti-government groups such as the bakwit because it does nothing to solve any of their problems. Further, forceful displacement of the indigenous people violates their tradition and culture,” he added. Meanwhile, even some M A PA SU l e a d e r s an d members in Kilometer 9 happily participated in the government-initiated activity. They came and went home with smiles on their faces as both young and old were thankful for the free medical checkup, consultations, free distribution of medicines, dental check-up, extraction, free hair-cut, feeding program, free “tahi ng sapatos”, gift-giving and enjoyed various fun and games during the event.

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DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631

CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491

LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739

CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City

CARMEN BRANCH Vamenta Blvd.,Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011

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partnership with the Department. All beneficiaries are also advised to coordinate closely with their respective Municipal/ City Link for any information relative to payout and program implementation concerns. Lastly, the DSWD-10 encourages the public to get information relative to DSWD programs and services through its official website: https://fo10.dswd.gov. ph.

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the national government’s integrated, holistic approach in capacitating these decomissioned combatants, and helping them return to mainstream society. It is worth noting that TESDA has been a reliable partner of OPAPP in the implementation of the decommissioning process. In fact, your agency was part of the ceremonial decommissioning of 145 MILF combatants in 2015. We would therefore like to thank TESDA for earmarking a substantial amount of your agency’s resources to make this partnership a reality. Let us please give TESDA a round of applause. We hope that TESDA will continue to support the succeeding phases of decommissioning in which we envision to decommission a total of 40,000 MILF-BIAF members by 2022 in time for the signing of the exit agreement between the national government and MILF. We at OPAPP aim to forge more partnerships similar to the one we have with TESDA so that we will achieve our goal of bringing long-lasting peace and genuine development in the Bangsamoro. Maraming salamat at mabuhay tayong lahat!

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reviewing the revised proposal including the new budget of P42.7-Billion (B). Next step is for NEDA Board to finally approve the proposed expansion, then subject it to a Swiss Challenge within 30 days,” she added. Executive Order (EO) 230 (Reorganizing the National Economic and Development Authority) established the interagency Investment Coordination Committee (ICC) as one of the committees under the NEDA Board engaged in rationalizing national public investments and expenditures. The resolution noted that the original proposal to improve the capacity and operations of the Laguindingan airport included upgrading the facilities /equipments to be of international standards, specifically, the operation and maintenance

(O&M) of the Airport along with the development of associated infrastructure and facilities, and the installation of all required equipment to meet applicable international standards. The scope of the expansion for the Laguindingan Airport would be implemented through the Public-Private Partnership modality in accordance with the approved plan covering the expansion/construction of new passenger terminal(s), along with all associated infrastructure and facilities as per applicable standards. The scope of work also cover the installation of all the required equipment and associated facilities as per ICAO standards; Provision of required works with respect to the existing terminal, along with all associated infrastructure and facilities to handle operations until the development of the new passenger terminal(s); and operation and maintenance (O&M) of the passenger terminals (new and existing) during the entire concession period; enhancement/development of airside facilities to meet the enhanced scale of operations at the airport over the required duration; and O&M of all enhanced airside facilities, including, the apron, runway and taxiway. Last July 20, 2014, the NEDA Board approved the expansion of the Laguindingan airport in three (3) phases, 2015-2017 (Phase 1) , 2024-2026 (Phase 2) and 2033-2035 ( Phase 3) under a Public –Private -Partnership (PPP) arrangement valued at P14 billion (B) to include the development, operation and maintenance of the Airport. On January 24, 2017, an Invitation to Pre-Qualify and Bid for the development and O & M of the Laguindingan Airport was posted in the DOTr, CAAP and PPP center websites. But on May 22, 2017, DOTr through its General Bid Bulletin 04-2077 addressed to the PreQualification Bids and Awards Committee, advised all prospective bidders that the government has decided to pursue the expansion and augmentation of the Laguindingan airport using Official Development Assistance (ODA) or General Appropriations Act ( GAA) funding, hence the PPP process was shelved. However, DOTr made another turnaround when it informed the Regional Development Council Region 10 (RDC 10) Council Meeting on May 28, 2018, DOTr that the O & M will be undertaken through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). Then on June last year, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) informed RDC-10 it had allocated a budget of P181.125-million for the expansion of the Passenger terminal building. Despite this assurance, the time-frame for the expansion of the cargo build-

Thursday, September 12, 2019 ing, runway and other facilities remains to be specified. Thus, the business sector of Region 10 as represented by the local Chambers of Commerce and Industry and other business organizations were greatly concerned over the increasing volume of inbound and outbound passengers, as a result of the entry of big industries and commercial establishments, new tourism destinations such as theme parks and resorts including meetings, conventions, expositions and tourism events taking place all over the region. In its resolution spearheaded by Alegrio as PCCI-10 Governor and addressed to DOTr Sec. Tugade dated 11 September 2018, the local Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Northern Mindanao and other business organizations requested DOTr to prioritize the expansion of the Laguindingan Airport by including in its budget allocation for 2019, the construction of a new passenger terminal and cargo building, enhanced airside facilities, including the apron, runway and taxiway within the next five years. The resolution also stressed the urgency of fast tracking of a new Operations and Maintenance ( O&M) service contract thru the PPP scheme , even as DOTr and CAAP remains responsible for the air traffic, control and air navigation facilities provisioning and operation. The resolution was signed by the chambers of commerce and industry of Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Kaamulan (Bukidnon), Ozamiz and Marawi, the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Industries (COCI), Cagayan de Oro Hotels & Restaurants Association (COHARA), Misamis Oriental Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MOFCCII), Cagayan de Oro Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, PhilExport 10, Oro Bankers Association, CDO ICT Council and Cagayan de Oro Travel and Tours Association (COTTA). In a recent media, Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) Chief Financial Officer Manuel R. Lozano said Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC) is still awaiting approval from the NEDA for its unsolicited proposal to expand the Laguindingan airport. Last February 26, the CAAP granted AIC original proponent status (OPS) for its unsolicited

proposal to upgrade, expand, operate, and maintain the Laguindingan Airport for a 35-year concession period. In a statement, the firm said the P42.7-billion project includes capacity expansion through new passenger terminals, installation of required equipment, and enhancement and development of airside facilities. “The granting of the OPS for the Laguindingan Airport opens up an opportunity for us to play a major role in improving our country’s vital gateways. We believe we can be instrumental in connecting our country’s local economies, thereby uplifting the lives of Filipinos,” Aboitiz InfraCapital chief executive officer Cosette Canilao said. (RMB).

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break. The first plenary session on Partnerships in Marawi Rehabilitation will feature Rehab in Marawi City: Opportunities for Partnership with the Private Sector by Sec. Eduardo del Rosario, Chairman, Task Force Bangon Marawi and HUDCC; and BARMM Priority Projects for Marawi Rehabilitation by BARMM Chief Minister Hon. Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim. The second plenar y on Investment Opportunities in Northern Mindanao will be kicked off by MinDA Chair Sec. Emmanuel Piñol on Emerging Investment Opportunities in Mindanao followed by Tourism Sec. Berna Romulo-Puyat. She will be followed by Aboitiz InfraCapital Chief Operating Officer Cosette Canilao who will present Developing Vital Gateways in Mindanao (Expansion of the Laguindingan International Airport) and Phividec Administrator Atty. Franklin M. Quijano who will present A018 Development Implications in the Countryside. The third plenary on Business Support Programs will feature Science for Change Program (S4CP) By DOST X Regional Director Alfonso P. Alamban, and Business Development through Innovation with MSU-IIT Chancellor Dr. Sukarno Tanggol. The day’s events will be capped by the Mayor’s Night/ Welcome Dinner Party to be

Republic of the Philippines Department of transportation and Communication MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY Regional Office No. XI 2nd floor, DCPI Building, Lakandula St. cor. Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE CASE NO. 19-103-CPC OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CPC) FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS ONLY PURSUANT TO R.A. 9295 AND THE 2014 MBCA SANIPAAN 11 AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING R.A 9295. REYNALDO S. MANAGBANAG Applicant. NOTICE OF HEARING Before us is an application for the issuance of the Certificate of Public Convenience, of the aboved-named applicant for the carriage of passengers only from 6AM to 4PM daily, in the following links/routes with corresponding rates:

Notice is hereby given that their application will be heard by this Authority on 19 September 2019 at 2:00 PM at the MARINA RO XI Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Davao Ching Printers, Inc. Bldg., Lakandula St. corner Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City. The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general circulation or shall post this Order in the MARINA website at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing. The Applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter.

Done this 05th day of September 2019 at Davao City, Philippines.

MDN: Sept 12, 2019

hosted by the LGU Iligan City at the MSU-IIT Gym with Iligan City Mayor Hon. Celso Regencia, Iligan City Mayor and an “Invest in Iligan” presentation. MinBizCon Day 4 kicks off with a plenary on Global Opportunities for Mindanao featuring Indonesian Consul General Dicky Fabrian of the Indonesian Consulate-Davao and Brunei Consulate Pengiran Yusuf Kesteria, Executive Chair of the BIMP-EAGA Business Council Brunei. A plenary on Challenges for Key Mindanao Infrastructure will be led off by Reiner Dizon, VP-Strategy & Business Development, Republic Cement Services Inc. who will speak on Republic Cement Contributing to Mindanao Nation Building and Power Source PH Energy Corp. Pres. Ricardo G. Lazatin on Powering Up Mindanao. Part II of the MinBizCon will focus on the Mindanao Leg of SULONG PILIPINAS with the Introduction & Workshop Mechanics by Dept. of Finance (DOF) Asst. Sec. Tony Lambino, Strategy, Economics & Results Group; followed by Updates on Zero-to-10 Point Socioeconomic Agenda by DOF Usec. Karl Kendrik T. Chua, of the Strategy, Economics & Results Group. The delegates will work through lunch with the Workshop: Identification of Actionable Recommendations for 2019-2022 to be followed by Opportunities for Developing Mindanao Agriculture with Roberto C. Amores, Chairman, Agri Committee & Vice Chair, International Affairs and an update on Key Infrastructure Projects by DPWH. Finally, the closing ceremonies will start with the presentation of the 28th MinBizCon Policy Agenda and Top 10 Actionable Recommendations to President Rodrigo R. Duterte by PCCI VP for Mindanao Merlou S. Quisumbing, VP for Mindanao and the conference closes with the speech of the President. EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late EMBAY MANGOTARA MAMAROGONG, who died intestate on February 6, 2019 as per copy of the death Certificate of the said deceased issued by the Cagayan de Oro City; that the estate left by the deceased consists of her personal savings deposited in the BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES (BPI), Mastersons Avenue Branch, Cagayan de Oro City, with Saving Account No. 002323-0063-61 amounting to TWO HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN AND NINETY FOUR CENTAVOS (P264,119.94) more or less; are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE; made and entered into by and between: MOHAMADALI M. MAMAROGONG, of legal age, Filipino, widower and with residence at Block 23, Lot 26, 28, Daffodil St., Camella Homes, Cagayan de Oro City; HAZOBA MANGOTARA MOHAMMADALI, of legal age, Filipino, married and with residence at Block 23, Lot 26, 28, Daffodil St., Camella Homes, Cagayan de Oro City; SITTIE AISAH MANGOTARA MOHAMMADALI-MABANING, of legal age, Filipino, married and with residence at No. 0010, Noville Subdivision, Upper Baraas, Tubod, Iligan City and ABDUL HAMID MANGOTARA MOHAMMADALI, of legal age, Filipino, single and with residence at Block 23, Lot 26, 28, Daffodil St., Camella Homes, Cagayan de Oro City; NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and by way of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT, the said heirs above named herby EQUALLY PARTITION among themselves the estate of the deceased EMBAY M. MAMAROGONG, subject however to the liabilities imposed by Sec. 4, Rule 74 of the Rules of Court for a period of two years in favor of any other possible heirs creditors or any other person deprived of the lawful participation over the said estate of the deceased and encumbrances; Under Notary Public of Atty. DANIEL T. BAYRON; as per Doc. No. 331; Page No. 68; Book No. 69; Series of 2019. MDN: Sept 12, 19 & 26, 2019

Delegates are free to avail of optional tours on Sunday, September 15 including Iligan City Tour and a Ground Zero Tour, Marawi City. (RMB).

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Over the weekend, authorities seized illegally-cut trees in Barangay Dumalian, San Miguel, which is within Mount Timolan ranges, a declared protected landscape. Acana said there is a great need to protect the remaining forest lands including those in Mount Pinukis ranges in the first district and Mount Timolan protected landscape in the second district, which are part of the watershed. “We have conducted a series of information drive on the prohibition of cutting of naturally-grown trees on timberlands, even the cutting of those on private lots needs a permit from the DENR,” he added. Meanwhile, NBI District Office chief Israel Ivan Peralta said they have already filed charges against Manuel Culot, tagged as one of those involved in the illegal cutting of trees in Barangay Dumalian, San Miguel. Peralta said they are still determining who are the others involved in the cutting of trees in the town of San Miguel. (PNA) EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late ALFONSO JABUNAN, who died on ______________, died at Opol, Misamis Oriental; That the said deceased, at the time of their death, left a Parcel of Land situated in the Poblacion, Opol, Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao and more, particularly described as follows: TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION COVERED BY TAX DECLARATION No. 0815000100766; Location of Property : Poblacion Opol, Misamis Oriental; Survey No. 5636-P; Classification : Agricultural; Area : EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY (820) SQUARE METERS, more or less; are the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND; made and entered by and between: That the SURVIVING LEGAL HEIRS of the deceased, ALFONSO JABUNAN, namely: MERLYN JABUNAN CAUDOR (married), WILMA JABUNAN MEDALLA (married), ROGELIO AGBALOG JABUNAN (married); ESTELA JABUNAN VIDAL (deceased), represented by her daughter, EMILY VIDAL OLAMIT (married); and ESTELA JABUNAN VIDAL (deceased) represented his daughter, JULIET JABUNAN GABOY (married) all of legal age, Filipino citizens, all married, with residence and postal address at Opol, Misamis Oriental, in favor of RIZAL FRANCO REQUILMAN, likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen, widower, and a resident of Zone 9, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City; that for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (Php 100,000.00) Philippine Currency, receipt of said amount is hereby acknowledged by the SELLER/ VENDOR after the amount is paid in hand by the BUYER/S or VENDEE/S the SELLER/S or VENDER/S hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY the above-described property ONLY A PORTION CONSISTING OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO (172) SQUARE METERS, more or less; in favor of the BUYER/S or VENDEE/S his/her heirs, assigns or successors-in-interest, free from any liens and encumbrances, free from any third-party claimant whomsoever and the same is non-tenanted.; Under Notary Public of Atty. EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO; as per Doc. No. 428; Page No. 85; Book No. XVII; Series of 2019. MDN: Sept 12, 19 & 26, 2019

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