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‘Bambi’ leads tourism week festival in MisOr By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

PROVINCIAL Governor ‘Bambi’ Emano inaugurate the new tourism building in front of the provincial capitol as the observance of the weeklong tourism week in the province kickoff today. Emano said that the weeklong tourism festivity showcased a wide and diversified array of food flavors uniquely made in the 25 municipal towns and

cities of Misamis Oriental. He said that for the key players and tourism stakeholders, the celebration opens an avenue to reach a wider consumer population and exposure. Jeffrey Saclot, the provincial tourism officer, said that for the past two years now, the celebration lamps on one central them dubbed as “Tienda sa MisOr: A MisOr Food Exhibit.” Every month of See LEADS, page 5

Raps vs. GenSan top cops in investment scam now with Ombudsman By RICHELYN GUBALANI PNA

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has already endorsed to the Office of the Ombudsman the cases Gov. Yevgency ‘Bambi’Emano, of Misamis Oriental, leads the inauguration of the new provincial tourism office located in the De La Park fronting the provincial capitol building in Cagayan De Oro City. The provincial tourism of three former ranking office showcases the various tourism potentials of Misamis Oriental urging both domestic and foreign tourists to police officials in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) in convisit under its program “Explore Misor.” photo supplied

‘Simon’ appointed as acting BOC-10 head By MARK FRANCISCO Correspondent

JOHN Simon, the concurrent port collector of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Mindanao Container Terminal, has been appointed as the new officer-in-charge of the BOC Collection District 10 which oversees all collection ports in Northern Mindanao. Simon’s added assignment was issued by BOC Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guererro and dated September 13, 2019. “This Order shall take

effect immediately and shall last until revoked,” read a portion of the one-page directive. Simon, sometimes described as a maverick bureaucrat inside the BOC, is known for his no-nonsense campaign to get rid of the misdeclared shipments of trash from South Korea, Australia and Hong Kong that found its way through the Mindanao Container Terminal in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental late last year and early this year. See HEAD, page 11

nection with a nearly PHP2 billion investment scam here. PNP chief, Gen. Oscar Albayalde, who was here Thursday, identified the police officials involved in the case as Col. Manuel Lukban Jr., former Police See COPS, page 11

Misor free from ASF: Capitol

Members of the local media partake of the grilled pork as the provincial government has assured pigs and pork products are safe and not infected with the African Swine Fever at the Misamis Oriental Provincial Capitol grounds yesterday. About 200 kilos of pork were grilled on Friday and given out to the public. photo by gerry lee gorit

CAGAYAN de Oro City--The province of Misamis Oriental has remained free from African Swine Fever (ASF), provincial veterinarian said on Friday. As a proof, the provincial government of Misamis Oriental grilled on Friday at least 200 kilograms of pork to feed the public for free during the weekly farmers’ market held at the Misamis Oriental Capitol grounds. “Pork barbecue was served to the public and employees to prove that our pigs and pork meats are safe and are free from the African swine fever,” Dr. Benjamin Resma, the provincial veterinarian,

said. On Thursday, Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano issued an executive order banning pigs, pork products and by-products from entering the province, especially those coming from areas with ASF infestation. The executive order also activated a task force that will implement the ban including inspection and coordination with other government agencies to ensure no pigs and pork products from ASF-infected areas can enter Misamis Oriental and nearby provinces. Juliet Araos, regulatory See GRILLS, page 11

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Plaridel town job fair opens 1,517 jobs PLARIDEL, Misamis Occidental -- A job fair capped the 118th annual town fiesta celebration here on Sept. 5-6 with 1,517 job openings. The municipality’s Public Employment Services Office (PESO) in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)10’s Misamis Occidental Provincial Field Office conducted the two-day job fair at the municipal gym, giving the job seekers easier and faster way to land jobs that match their interests, qualifications, and career inclinations. DOLE-Misamis Occidental Chief Leonardo G. Rodrigo invited the new graduates, unemployed, retrenched workers, skilled and unskilled, displaced workers, returning OFWS, and those who are seeking career advancement to grab the chance to find employment. About 1,517 available jobs available thru a Job Fair on 5 and 6 September 2019 at the Plaridel Gymnasium, Misamis Rodrigo also bared that Occidental. (Algelyn Paradiang/DOLE MisOcc) some 917 jobs were available

NAPC, Kauswagan LDN ink pact for coco farmers LANAO DEL NORTE -- The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) through Sec. Noel Felongco signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Kauswagan Mayor Rommel Arnado for the Prototype Project Implementation, September 12 at Kauswagan Municipal Hall. The project includes the construction of P3M worth of Coco Processing

Center for the coco farmers of Kauswagan and nearby municipalities of Munai, Poona Piagapo and Bacolod. NAPC selected Kauswagan to be the model municipality of the peacebuilding project to inspire other municipalities to continue on creating programs, projects and activities that strengthen unity among Muslim and See INK, page 9

The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) through Sec. Noel Felongco (center) signs a Memorandum of Agreement with Kauswagan Mayor Rommel Arnado (3rd from right) for the Prototype Project Implementation, September 12 at Kauswagan Municipal Hall. (PIO LDN)

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CDO approves 52-classroom bldg at Bulua Central School

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The City Government of Cagayan de Oro through City Mayor Oscar Moreno approved the construction of the 4-storey, 52-classroom building with ramp, September 11.

Funded by the Special Education Fund, the 52-classroom building will amount to P76 million and will commence immediately after all the requirements of its construction will be complied.

Bulua Central School is one of the schools in the city that house a great number of learners and are currently implementing double shifts due to classroom shortage. Recently, Moreno also led the groundbreaking

ceremony of the 5-storey, 52-classroom building at City Central School which will also comprise the office for the City Public Library and Girl Scouts of the Philippines. (CIO/ PIA10)

CAMIGUIN -- With over a hundred divers across the world, Camiguin’s first-ever Dive Festival has showcased more than 500 activities since its launching June 23. The first of its kind in Northern Mindanao, the dive fest is a project of the Provincial Government of Camiguin and supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT)-10. It aims to showcase the hardly-seen dive sites of the island and strengthen the cause in promoting responsible and sustainable

tourism. One of the highlights of the festival was the Underwater Photography Competition with categories on macro and wide-angle photography.

For the macro category, Lauren Hubbard bagged the first place while Daniel Dominic Calo and Edgar Allan Zeta Yap earned the second and third spots, respectively.

Meanwhile, for the wideangle category, Peter Gosling earned the first place while Jo Nathaniel Yasay and Jeffrey Ong got the second and third ranks, respectively.

Camiguin dive fest showcases 500 activities

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By MARK FRANCISCO Correspondent

MOBILE bars are one of the trending business platforms nowadays. One company engaged in the manufacturing of homemade perfume is doing exactly just that. EZ Perfume Bar first emanated in Cebu City three years ago. Back then, it was the first mobile bar of its kind in the Queen City of the South. The business was so successful that it has now branched out here in the City of Golden Friendship. EZ Perfume Bar is so far the only one of its kind in Cagayan de Oro – catering to weddings, debuts, corporate events, anniversaries and other related events.

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The concept is so simple you’d wonder why this was not innovated earlier. First, EZ Perfume Bar will set up their mobile bar in your event reception. Upon exiting, each guest will be given a bottled perfume of their choice. Actually, there are ten fragrances available – Chic, Sweet, Flirt, Happy, Pleasure, Charm, Brave, Sporty, Elegant and Gent. So this means that the bottled scents are not directly sold to the public but are given as event souvenirs for the attendees. Event organizers are the ones who will transact directly with EZ Perfume. The company has set up various packages varying

TESDA-11 to train cops, dependents By MA. CRISTINA ARAYATA

TRAINING FOR COPS. TESDA-11 director Lorenzo Macapili, TESDA Director General Isidro Lapena, and Police Brigadier General Marcelo Morales show the copy of the signed memorandum of agreement on Monday (Sept. 9, 2019) in Davao City. Under the MOA, TESDA will provide skills training to uniformed and non-uniformed personnel of the Police Regional Office (PRO) 11, as well as their dependents.(Photo courtesy: TESDA-11)

THE Technical Education and Skills Development Authority - Region 11 (TESDA-11) will soon provide skills training to uniformed and non-uniformed personnel of the Police Regional Office (PRO) 11, as well as their dependents, an official said Friday.

After the signing of a memorandum of agreement for this initiative on Monday, TESDA-11 director Lorenzo Macapili said PRO-11 still has to do the profiling of personnel and beneficiaries. They then would agree on the schedules of the training, which will be done in TESDA training centers

in Davao City. “That (training in Davao) is for the policemen. Their dependents could avail of scholarship slots and TESDA courses. (We could accommodate) 25 per batch,” he said. If the number of applicants would be less than 25 persons per batch, Macapili said they could join the

walk-in applicants in the training centers. “Our training venues could either be school-based or community-based,” he added. Macapili, meanwhile, admitted that TESDA still needs to meet with the PRO11 for further details of the initiative. See TRAIN, page 9

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A world without trees

SEVERAL months ago, I asked here how a world would look like without water. And, is there any difference? My today;s question is, “What would happen if all the world’s trees disappeared?” As the Amazon fires continue to burn, writer and journalist Rachel Nuwer asks in an BBC-report: How dependent are we on the survival of forests? In Mad Max: Fury Road, Charlize Theron’s Furiosa strives to return to “the Green Place” – a tree-filled oasis in the otherwise lifeless wasteland that the Earth has become. When Furiosa arrives at the sacred spot, however, she finds only skeletal trunks and sprawling dunes. She screams in anguish. Without trees, all hope seems lost. Ask yourself: how would

you feel? Hopeless too? Furiosa’s feelings were justified. “Forests are the lifeline of our world,” says Meg Lowman, director of the Tree Foundation, a non-profit organisation in Florida that is dedicated to tree research, exploration and education. “Without them, we lose extraordinary and essential functions for life on Earth.” Following the Rachel Nuwer’s report, trees’ services to this planet range from carbon storage and soil conservation to water cycle regulation. They support natural and human food systems and provide homes for countless species – including us, through building materials. Yet we often treat trees as disposable: as something to be harvested for economic gain or as an inconvenience in the way of human development. Since

our species began practicing agriculture around 12,000 years ago, we’ve cleared nearly half of the world’s estimated 5.8 trillion trees, according to a 2015 study published in the journal Nature. Sad to say but it’s unfortunately so very true: much of the deforestation has happened in recent years. Since the onset of the industrial era, forests have declined by 32%. Especially in the tropics, many of the world’s remaining three trillion trees are falling fast, with about 15 billion cut each year, the Nature study states. In many places, tree loss is accelerating. In August, the National Institute for Space Research showed an 84% increase in fires in the Brazilian Amazon rain forest compared to the same period in 2018. Slash-and-

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burn is also especially on the rise in Indonesia and Madagascar. Making me sad and angry, or even better expressed angry first and sad then is the reality, that there have been more than 70,000 forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon in 2019. Barring an unimaginable catastrophe, however, there’s no scenario under which we would fell every tree on the planet. “Let me just start with how horrible a world without trees would be – they are irreplaceable,” says Isabel Rosa, a lecturer in environmental data and analysis at Bangor University in Wales. See TREES, page 11

Speaking Out

The Untold Story of Muntinlupa’s People’s Center LAST Monday, I was invited to attend a public hearing called by the Muntinlupa Sangguniang Panglungsod. It was a pleasant experience to once again set foot at the People’s Center, which houses the city council. While I have often been invited to functions at the Muntinlupa’s city hall, I rarely had the need to pass by the People’s Center. The public hearing was called by the Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Majority Floor Leader Raul Corro, assisted by Councilor Jun Sevilla. On the agenda was the proposed sale to the city government of two pieces of property, situated in Ilaya,

Alabang, as a possible site of a City Health Center in Alabang. This writer attended in behalf of the Bunye family which owned the properties. Also in attendance were Vice Mayor Temy Simundac, Councilors Ivee Arciaga Tadefa, Ting Niefes, Alexson Diaz, Louie Arciaga, Allan Camilon, Marissa Rongavilla, Arlene Hilapo, Lester Baes, Ryan Bagatsing, Nep Santiago and Sanggunian Secretary Cecil Lazarte. The committee also invited City Assessor Vince Misa and Engineer Manny Caranto as resource persons. It was almost 3:30 p.m. when our agenda item was called.

Prior to this, the Committee on Appropriations heard proposals from various national agencies, covering proposed Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) involving national projects which were proposed to be implemented within Muntinlupa City. When it was my turn to speak before the committee, I narrated, by way of an ice breaker, the extraordinary story behind the construction of the People’s Center. Unknown to many, except perhaps for Majority Floor Leader Corro (who was the Municipal Attorney at the time of the building’s construction), the People’s Center is the only building

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constructed by the local government for which it did not spend a single centavo. The city council was astonished! Here was how it happened. In 1986, when I assumed office as OIC Mayor of Muntinlupa, (following Edsa 1), Muntinlupa was still classified as a fifth class municipality. The municipality was only making P28 million a year, barely covering the salaries of employees. But it had valuable properties. No, I am not referring to the New Bilibid Prison. See STORY, page 11

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Greed, selfishness: root cause of traffic woes

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… If you listen to the Lord your God and obey His commands… all of these blessings will come upon you…” (Deuteronomy 28:1-2, the Holy Bible). -oooGOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER TO METRO MANILA’S TRAFFIC PROBLEM: It is a totally devastating news, the death of sick people who were being transported to Metro Manila hospitals on board ambulances which never made it to the hospitals because of heavy traffic, that is. It is devastating not because of the traffic gridlock which inept and incompetent officials (whose biggest problem, really, is lack of

discernment and inspiration from God) seem unable to understand and solve. What is truly sad about this is that, it shows how Filipinos (and, of course, the foreigners living with them) have strayed away from basic spiritual principles that could have been put to use to solve even the most gargantuan problems like the on-going traffic mess in the metropolis. What are these principles? “Love God above all else”, “Love others as we love ourselves.” If we only love God above all else, we will listen to, and obey, His commands, which direct us to “love others as we love ourselves”. Since we do not love God, however, we also

have no love for our fellowmen. -oooGREED, SELFISHNESS: CAUSE OF TR AFFIC GRIDLOCK: Indeed, this traffic problem is basically caused by our lack of love for others, making many motorists greedy and self-seeking people who care about nothing but their interest. These are the motorists who foul up traffic by not wanting to line up, not wanting to wait for their turn, not wanting to love others as they love themselves, so that they could agree to allow other motorists already ahead of them to proceed. They only love themselves, so they want to overtake all other motorists on

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the road at all cost, never mind if by doing so, they cause others to stall, to stop, and therefore, hold traffic altogether. These are the drivers who abhor patience and are of the thought that the world owes them the fast lane. They are the people whose minds do not love God and His rules, who see other people as mere “accidental beings” whose only reason for their existence is to serve these greedy chaps. These are the drivers who, in short, are controlled in their minds by the devil. -oooSee CAUSE, page 11

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Farm Business School beefs up farmers in AgNor

T H E Depar tment of Agrarian Reform (DAR) of Agusan del Norte in partnership with the local government of Jabonga launched recently the Farm Business School (FBS) targeting at least 28 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) members of Libas Farmers MultiPurpose Cooperative (LFMPC) held at Brgy. Libas, Jabonga town. The FBS is comprised of 25-session on-site capability building that aimed to capacitate the farmers with entrepreneurial and management skills for running a profitable farm business through learning by doing approach. During the launching, a Memorandum of Agreement for the FBS was inked between the DAR-Provincial Office, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Provincial Office, Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) and Local Government Unit (LGU) of Jabonga and Libas Farmers MultiPurpose Cooperative (LFMPC). Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II (PARPO II) Andre B. Atega, CESO V, is grateful for the support from the

different stakeholders. Atega encouraged the participants to promote unity and cooperation. He also inspired the participants to learn how to make their farming enterprise and farm operation profitable and be able to respond to market demands. ARBDSP Head Ellen J. Torralba said that the FBS enables the participants to learn knowledge about different farming method, farm business management and create market linkages to increase profitability. Torralba challenged the participants to complete the 25 sessions and apply what they have learned to their farms. DAR FBS Coordinator Junita D. Balibay said that with the very active participation of partnerimplementers, the 25-session on-site capability building is expected to be completed within December this year. LFMPC BOD Chair Elson F. Morada, on behalf of the group, expressed gratitude to the facilitators while beaming in optimism that the knowledge gained would greatly help positive impact in the lives of the farmers.

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Aside from bringing the food products closer to your table, the province’s sole culture and the arts are also on the spotlight during the celebration. Saclot said that the Emano administration always brings the province to the national tourism radar that behind the mist of misconception, Misamis Oriental is more than just what meets the eye. Saclot also invites everyone to visit the Activity Center of Ayala Centrio Mall and the Misamis Oriental Provincial Capitol Lobby on September 16-20, 2019. Explore MisOr and be part of this year’s Provincewide Tourism Week Celebration.

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September, the province of Misamis Oriental joins earnestly in the country’s annual celebration of the National Tourism Week, highlighting the quintessential food delights of the different municipalities and cities, Saclot said. He said that tourism has become the flagship program of the Emano administration, which propel Misamis Oriental into an economic powerhouse. As a flagship program, Emano banks on the potential economic activities that a flourishing tourism industry could offer.

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The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) of Agusan del Norte in partnership with the local government of Jabonga recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the conduct of a farm business school (FBS) with Libas Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LFMPC) held at Brgy. Libas, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte on August 29, 2019.

Anti-poverty body unveils Pagcor-funded projects in 7 areas ILIGAN CITY--The National Anti-Poverty Commission has unveiled seven projects aimed at alleviating poverty in several regions that will be funded by the Philippine Gaming Corporation’s (Pagcor) amounting to PHP49 million. “Modest as the projects are, they will go a long way in helping reduce poverty at the grassroots level,” Sec-

retary Noel K. Felongco told provincial officials in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte on Thursday. The projects consisted of compact farming, construction of multi-purpose buildings, and village-linked coconut industry development in seven priority areas-- Majayjay, Laguna; Cebu City; Calbayog City, Samar; Talipao, Sulu; Val-

ladolid, Negros Occidental; Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya; and in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte. Felongco signed a memorandum of agreement with Kauswagan Mayor Rommel C. Arnado that would ensure LGU support to a PHP3 million village-linked coconut industry development prototype. Meanwhile, Felongco

lauded responsive LGUs for their role in helping chip away the poverty incidence in Northern Mindanao, which was reduced from 35.9 percent in 2015 to 25.45 in 2018. “It is still a long way to go but we are confident we can bring this even lower to 14 percent by 2022,” Felongco said during the launching See BODY, page 8

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BDO to offer P5.0 Bn LTNCDs BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) is set to offer P5.0 billion in Long-Term Negotiable Certificates of Deposit (LTNCD) as part of the Bank’s efforts to diversify the maturity profile of its funding sources and support business expansion plans. BDO earlier issued P7.32 billion worth of LTNCDs in April this year. This latest tranche of LTNCDs will have a term of five and a half (5 ½) years with an indicative rate in the area of 3.75%. The final coupon rate will be set at the end of the offer period. Interest will be paid quarterly, calculated on a 30/360 day count basis. The minimum investment is P100,000 with increments of P50,000. The offer period will be from September 10 to September 20, with the issue date set for September 27, 2019. The Bank however, reserves the right to shorten the offer period, and has the option to increase the issue size, depending on market demand. LTNCDs are negotiable certificates of deposit with a designated maturity, and represent a bank’s obligation to

pay the face value upon maturity, with periodic coupon or interest payments during the life of the deposit. LTNCDs are an attractive investment especially for individuals, as

interest income is exempt from withholding taxes if the LTNCDs are held for at least five (5) years, based on current regulations. LTNCDs are covered by deposit insur-

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AirAsia PH to launch Manila -Bacolod flights in October MANILA -- AirAsia Philippines is adding another route this year, offering flights between Manila and Bacolod beginning October 27. The carrier’s chief executive officer, Ricardo Isla, earlier told the Philippine News Agency (PNA), the airline is expanding its presence, and noted that domestic routes would be its priority as this is AirAsia Philippines’ core business. “We would provide more destinations for the Filipinos and for our visitors going to the Philippines,” he said. Upon the launch, Bacolod will be the 11th destination from Manila the carrier

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would be offering. The carrier has been applying for Bacolod slots as of August before it could finally announce the new route to the public. Meanwhile, the carrier announced that flights between Manila and Bacolod

would be thrice daily. “BIG Loyalty” members may avail of an all-in promotional fare of PHP590, and PHP657 for non-members, from September 12-21. This would be for the travel period between October 27, 2019 and February 2020. (PNA)

ance with the PDIC, subject to PDIC’s applicable rules and regulations, including maximum insurance coverage per depositor up to P500,000.

ING Bank N.V., Manila Branch (ING) is the Sole Arranger and Selling Agent for the issue, while BDO and BDO Private Bank are the other selling agents.

MANILA -- Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has underscored the need for state-run Social Security System (SSS) to “dramatically increase income” to lengthen its fund life and efficiently cater to its members. In a speech read by Finance Assistant Secretary Antonio Lambino II during SSS’ 62nd anniversary celebration Thursday, Dominguez said authorities “need to institute better financial management and market engagement.” “With the rapid expansion of our domestic economy and improved business outlook, the SSS should be able to improve its earnings from investments,” he said. Last year, the pension fund that caters to workers from the private sector registered a 5.4-percent increase in revenues to PHP212.55 billion. As of June this year, See NEED, page 9

DOT trains Mandarin-speaking tour guides By JOYCE ANN L. ROCAMORA

MANILA-- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is training Filipino tour guides to further cater to the growing numbers of Chinese tourists in the Philippines, a ranking official bared Tuesday. “We’re already in the process of accepting applications for our Mandarin tour guide training. It’s a month-long program where we actually train our tour guides in the Mandarin language,” DOT-National Capital Region Director Woodrow Maquiling Jr. said in a media interview. “Our top market is Chinese aside from Koreans and we are getting a lot of Chinese tourists so it’s really important that our tour guides can speak Mandarin,” he added.

Department of Tourism-National Capital Region director Woodrow Maquiling Jr.

For the first half of 2019, Maquiling said 16 out of 20 tour guides were already certified, with the second batch of trainees starting their language courses in October. The rapid growth in Chinese tourists is evident with 1,059,788 Chinese nationals

visiting the country last year, about 30.71 percent higher than the numbers in 2017. To note, figures for the first seven months of 2019 nearly surpassed the 2018 Chinese arrivals at 1,038,409, according to the latest data from DOT. (PNA)

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DAVAO CITY -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) together with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will be pushing for film tourism to help promote the country as a tourism destination. “For film tourism, we are now coordinating with FDCP on how can we entice our foreign producers and also local producers in featuring our tourist destinations,” says DOT Assistant Secretary Roberto Alabado III. In his speech at the starstudded 100th anniversary of the founding of Philippine Cinema held on Sept. 12 at New Frontier Cinema in Cubao, Quezon City, Alabado bared that many tourists are influenced by the films and TV shows they see, in deciding where to go for their vacation. “In a survey of 2,000 adults commissioned by the U.K. arm of HBO entertainment they found that 1 of four regularly chose their holiday destinations based on their favorite film or TV show, New Zealand topped the list thanks to Peter Jackson’s Lord of the List,” Alabado said. Alabado noted that several Filipino films have featured several destinations See PUSH, page 9

By DIGNA BANZON

DAVAO C I T Y - - T he Davao City Water District (DCWD) is in the process of completing the documentary requirements set by the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA), in relation to its application for water rate increase. Lawyer Bernardo Delima Jr., DCWD spokesperson,

said Thursday that they are applying for a 60 percent increase in the current water rates here. Delima said the price increase will most likely be implemented in the middle of next year, assuming that it gets approved by LWUA. “The increase will reckon from its current minimum rate of PHP137 where 60 percent of it will be about

PHP83, which will be added to the basic rate,” Delima said. He said they opted for the maximum rate increase and that LWUA has the final say on whether or not to approve it in full or reduce the proposed rate increase. Delima made it clear that the proposed rate hike would be implemented in

tranches over several years. He said they are required to submit a 10-year business plan and its financial report for the past five years, among others. “These documents will aid the LWUA in its review on the sufficiency and propriety of our water rate increase application,” he added. He further said that

once they pass the first stage, a public hearing will then follow the presence of LWUA. Meanwhile, Delima said the local water utility has continued its holistic approach in managing DCWD by rehabilitating water sources to address quality and efficiency in terms of delivering service to their 221,000 clients. (PNA)

Office (CENRO) bagged the highly-coveted Pagasa award, said to be the highest prize for government workers in the Philippines. CAGRO was recognized for its Tagumpay Agrivolving Fund “for conceptualizing and offering the agri-volving fund, an easy access credit facility that has broken the oppressive cycle of debt that has beset Tagum City farmers.” The CSC noted that “the initiative has spurred financial literacy among farmers,” adding that “from a starting fund of Php 3 Million in 2016, the program has

doubled the funds dedicated to farmers’ needs.” CAGRO’s team who received the award were Joel Marcelo de Leon, Emiliano Dakingking, Jr., Jul-Mar Liong, Renante Sabanal, and Jerson Sobrevilla. The CENRO, meanwhile, was also recognized for “breakthrough programs in marine ecosystem protection, conservation and management” through its Integrated Management and Sustainable Environmental Approach to Coastal and Underwater Resources (I’m SEACURe). The jury assembled by

the CSC was impressed with the program’s implementation since it resulted to the increase of fish biomass at 34 metric tons per square kilometers, the highest in the entire Davao Gulf, as validated by a study by the University of the Philippines. According to the CSC, the initiatives of CENRO — which included the establishment of a fish sanctuary, installation of artificial coral reefs, desiltation of rivers and waterways, and restoration of mangroves — resulted to an improved socio-economic status of

marginalized fisherfolks through increased fish catch as evidenced by a 100% fish haul in 2018 at 600 metric tons. Making this possible is the team composed of CENRO Department Head Engr. Vivian Bahalla, along with division chiefs Analyn Piñero, Ronnie Senangote, Cicero Tiamson, and Nonito dela Torre. Respective groups received a plaque and individual members received a gold-gilded medallion designed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and

LGU Tagum civil servants rake CSC Pagasa awards for trailblazing programs for farmers, fisherfolks By Tagum City Information Office

MALACANAN PALACE -- No less than President Rodrigo Roa Duterte conferred upon ten employees of the City Government of Tagum the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Pagasa Award (Group Category) in a fitting ceremony at the Palace for their trailblazing and innovative programs that have benefited farmers and fisherfolks of Tagum City. Civil servants from the City Agriculture Office (CAGRO) and the City Environment and Natural Resources

By CHE PALICTE

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DCWD completing LWUA’s terms on water price hike

DA-11 backs alternative solution vs. Panama disease DAVAO CITY -- With the onslaught of Fusarium wilt or Panama disease in Davao Region, the Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) said it was considering the use of a foliar and “biocon” agent created by a farmer in Davao del Norte as an alternative solution to combat the disease. DA-11 Director Ricardo Oñate Jr. said Thursday that the KWR Permaculture concoctions run by Roni Manching, a farmer scientist, is a trusted preventive agent to manage the disease. “What is important is for us is to make an atmosphere to be productive. If we will wait and do nothing, our small farmers will be greatly affected,” Oñate told the Philippine News Agency (PNA), adding that “we are giving our farmers hope and option for them to continue in banana farming.” Fusarium wilt is a soilborne pathogen, an invincible breed of fungi that is attracted to banana plants. It has the ability to live or exist in long time dormancy (30-50 years). Fusarium fungi block plants vascular system (Phloem) depriving the plant of the necessary minerals, nutrients and moisture, thus causing it to turn

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Finance BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE Revenue Region No. 16 Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE OF SALE (For Real and/or Personal Property) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 209 and/or 213 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended, the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash to the highest bidder at Legislative Hall of Opol Municipal Hall, Opol, Misamis Oriental on the 29th day of October 2019 (Tuesday), beginning at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM of the said day, the following distrained and/or levied property of AVELINO M. CAMBARIJAN with address at B12, L8, Kisanlu Subdivision, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, as described below in satisfaction of his internal revenue taxes and penalties amounting to One Million Two Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Fifty One Pesos and Sixty Three Centavos (Php 1,229,551.63) due the Republic of the Philippines per Assessment Notice No. RR16-098-199-2015 dated July 01, 2015 for Taxable Year 2011, plus all related expenses and costs of sales. DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL/REAL PROPERTY(IES) (If more space is needed, use reverse side) 1. Title No.: Tax Declaration No.: Kind of Property: Location: Area: Boundaries: Floor Price:

ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION. Department of Agriculture-11 Director Ricardo Oñate Jr. (right) listens to Roni Manching, a farmer scientist who EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT came up with a solution to AMONG HEIRS With SPECIAL manage the Fusarium wilt POWER OF ATTORNEY disease. (PNA Photo by Che Palicte) Notice is hereby given that the Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late ORLANDO BACAL, who died on May 13, 1994 in Cagayan de Oro City; That the deceased left among others a parcel of land, particularly described as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-98047; “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 2991-39, Psd-104305-019644, being a portion of Lot 2991, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre), situated in the Barrio of Macasandig, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao; containing an area of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR (284) Square meters, more or less; are the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT; made and executed by and between the following: TARHATA BACAL, REDEN BACAL, CRISTINE BACAL-DECRETALES, GINA BACAL & RODERIC BACAL, all of legal age, Single/Married/Widow, Filipino citizen, and resident of Tibasak, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamsi Oriental; Under Notary Public of Atty. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR.; as per Doc. No. 204; Page No. 41; Book No. 89; Series of 2019.

intestate estate of the late IRENEO P. CAHULOGAN, who died on February 22, 2019 without will and no debts; the Decedent left a parcel of land situated at Bonbon, Cagayan de Oro City covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-171157, particularly described to wit; TRANSFER CERTIFICATION OF TITLE NO. T-171157; LOT NO. : 1588-A-14, Psd-10-044339; PORTION OF LOT : 1588-A, Psd-10-039791; Land Use : (Residential); LOCATION: Bonbon, Cagayan de Oro City; AREA: TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE (275) Square Meters; are the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS with SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY; executed by and between: 1. LORNA V. CAHULOGAN, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City; 2. HANSEL V. CAHULOGAN, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City; and 3. GRETEL MAY V. CAHULOGAN, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City; Under Notary Public of Atty. PERSEVERANDO L. ARAÑA, JR.; as per Doc. No. 36; Page No. 7; Book No. 47; Series of 2019.

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T-15997 0815000707788 Residential Land Igpit, Opol, Misamis Oriental 100 square meters North: Lot 006 East: Lot 026 South: Lot 008 West: Road Lot Php 225,000.00

The Bureau of Internal Revenue reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.

Done in the City of Cagayan de Oro, Province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines, this 16th day of September 2019.

COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE By:

NUZAR N. BALATERO, CESO VI Regional Director Republic of the Philippines Department of Finance BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE Revenue Region No. 16 Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE OF SALE (For Real and/or Personal Property) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 209 and/or 213 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended, the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash to the highest bidder at Gaston Park, Gaerlan St., Cagayan de Oro City on the 29th day of October 2019 (Tuesday), beginning at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM of the said day, the following distrained and/or levied properties of ROY A. BUSTAMANTE with address at LYL Bldg., Door #103, Baloy, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, as described below in satisfaction of his internal revenue taxes and penalties amounting to Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Twenty One Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Eight Pesos and Ten Centavos (Php 14,921,438.10) and One Million Four Hundred Sixteen Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Nine Pesos and Eighty Six Centavos (Php 1,416,929.86), respectively, due the Republic of the Philippines per Assessment Notice No. RR16-098-057-2016 dated December 27, 2016 for Taxable Year 2013 and Assessment Notice No. RR16-098-085-2018 dated June 04, 2018 for Taxable Year 2015, respectively, plus all related expenses and costs of sales. DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL/REAL PROPERTY(IES) (If more space is needed, use reverse side) 1. Tax Declaration No.: G-287124 Kind of Property: Building Location: #002, Purok I-A, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City Floor Area: 63 square meters Boundaries: Floor Price: Php 117,810.00 2. Title No.: Tax Declaration No.: Kind of Property: Location: Area: Boundaries: Floor Price:

137-2014003783 G-287120 Residential Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City 140 square meters North: NE: LOT 19119-J-2-C-2-B-2-B East: SE: LOT 19120,CAD,369-D South: SW: LOT 19119-J-2-C-2-B-1 West: NW: LOT 19119-J-2-C-2-A Php 159,600.00

The Bureau of Internal Revenue reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.

Done in the City of Cagayan de Oro, Province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines, this 16th day of September 2019.

COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE By:

NUZAR N. BALATERO, CESO VI MDN: Sept 16, 23 & 30, 2019 Regional Director

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Teleperformance Philippines recognized for its social media campaign at the 17th Philippine Quill Awards

TELEPERFORMANCE Philippines, the world’s leader in outsourced omnichannel customer experience management , won an Award of Excellence for their social media recruitment campaign “Each Interaction Matters” at the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines’ 17th Philippine Quill Awards. The winning entry under the competition’s Communication Skills – Social Media Programs category aimed to expand and attract more quality talent to join its ranks through the power of social media. The company created a year-long Facebook recruitment campaign that embodied the brand’s promise “Each Interaction Matters” with posts and ads that illustrated what the

company had to offer applicants, from fun promos to exclusive benefits and exciting career opportunities. The campaign not only resulted in an increase in the company’s conversion rate and number of total hires for 2018 but also complemented its brand building efforts. Teleperformance Philippines Senior Vice President of Human Capital Resource Management (HCRM) Jeffrey Johnson shared, “At Teleperformance, we recognize the value of maximizing different channels to reach a variety of audiences. Our wish is to let Filipinos know that TP offers meaningful and quality employment and that the industry has been a big contributor to the growth and progress of the nation.” For two consecutive years, Teleperformance has also been certified as a Great Place to Work® by the Great

Place to Work® Institute, becoming the first organization in the country to receive the stringent certification. “This achievement reflects the commitment of our people towards remaining passionate for excellence in

everything they do,” shares Johnson. Teleperformance Philippines also won in last year’s Quill Awards, receiving two Awards of Merit in the Communication Management Division – one for Internal Communications and

another for Employee Engagement. Teleperformance serves as a strategic partner to the world’s largest companies in a wide variety of industries. Its customer care, technical support, customer acquisition,

consulting and analytics, digital integrated business service solutions, and other high-value specialized services ensure consistently positive customer interactions that are reliable, flexible and intelligent.

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and the oppressed.” Felongco said the legislation “assures the poor of the right to adequate food, decent work, relevant and quality education, adequate housing and highest attainable standard of living.” He pointed out that based on updated statistics, poverty incidence in Northern Mindanao shrank in Bukidnon from 54.3 percent in 2015 to 32.1 percent in 2018; Camiguin from 40.2 to 23.2; Lanao del Norte from 42.2 to 23.6; Misamis Occidental from 36.9 to 32.4; and Misamis Oriental from 18.4 to 18.5 over the same period. (PNA)

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of the Sambayanihang Serbisyong Sambayanan (SSS) in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte. SSS is NAPC’s fiveyear development plan that seeks to carry out a “climate-responsive, culture and gender-sensitive and convergent and antipoverty strategy” based on the country’s ultimate goal to bring about a middleclass society by 2040. He said the passage of Republic Act No. 11291 or the Magna Carta of the Poor showed the administration’s “heart for the poor, the marginalized

Is cellphone a useful gadget for graders? By CHARITO P. NACAYTUNA

A 2016 study found that most children are getting their first social media account between the ages of ten and 12. That’s despite the fact that the minimum age of social media sites like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat is 13. Vine app is for users 17 or older. The decision to give at what age a child is given a cell phone is a personal one for each parent. One thing experts agree on is that later is better. Once you open the door, it can be very difficult to close. Device addiction is hard

to close. Society sometimes disagrees and puts pressure on parents to get on the fad before their children are ready. The best way to decide whether it’s time to give your child a phone is to break down the factors that go into that decision and weigh the pros against the cons in the context of your own family’s needs. Know what you’re getting into from both a functional and a social perspective. Smartphone addiction is a thing and the Internet can be a dangerous place. Some parents opt to start their kids with a dumb phone.

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in the country such as Baler, Siargao and Palawan. “These were films that helped boost tourism in those places,“ Alabado said. In his speech, Alabado noted that the first films made in the country in the late 19th century were actually “tourist” films, which showed the various places and festivals in the country. “It is very vital that we develop and execute programs that encourage foreign and local filmmakers to show the world the other side of the Philippines not just a backdrop of poverty films but a melting pot of people, beliefs, culture with breathtaking sights,” Alabado said. The DOT official said that these efforts must have sustainable tourism in mind. “As we market our destinations through we also find ways to ensure that the range of potentially negative attributes of the type of tourism is mitigated and this is something we can work together with FDCP,” Alabado said. (PIA XI/RG Alama)

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yellow until it dies down. Manching, who is also an organic advocate, said that his mission is to introduce simplified farming practices by producing high-quality banana for export relying on soils’ natural potential. “KWR’s simplified banana farming system uses basic but effective farming approaches focusing on plants natural behavior and character in consonance with nature’s diverse resources to sustain plants need,” he stressed. He said the acidity of the soil is the main cause why the pathogens become

active and that’s when Fusarium arises and destroys the plant. He said the foliar solution would arrest Sigatoka infection and will allow fruitsetting while the “biocon” is for the soil treatment to manage the Fusarium wilt. Currently, Manching said that the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) did various trials using their concoctions on horticulture, vegetable production, and drip irrigation. KWR Permaculture has already served 50 sites with about 600 hectares in the various provinces of Davao Region. Last month, the team was invited to present its simplified farming system study during the 6th International Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. “We are elated that they believe in our study and we made them realized that the problem in the banana industry is serious and can be a worldwide phenomenon,” he added. Meanwhile, Dodz Alegado, a banana farmer of Panabo City, Davao del Norte, said that 70 percent of his 35-hectare banana plantation suffered from the destructive Fusarium wilt. He told PNA that he tried various foliar and synthetic solutions but all of it was useless as the disease continued to plague his farm. “I tried the foliar and I saw amazing results. I was able to control the disease by using the biocon also,” he said. “Fusarium is invincible. We cannot stop it but we can manage it,” Manching said. (PNA)

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100,000 pesos cash prize. Mayor Allan Rellon, himself a Presidential

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Lingkod Bayan Awardee in 2017, congratulated all the awardees who he said “provides a shining example of the brand of service that LGU employees gives to the public.” The conferment of the awards in Malacanang, the conclusion of the monthslong search for outstanding government officials and employees through the CSC’s Honor Awards Program, highlighted the celebration of the 119thanniversary of the Philippine Civil Service. Louie Lapat/ CIO Tagum

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revenues rose by 20.9 percent to PHP115. 53 billion. The Finance chief attributed higher earnings to better collection of contributions. Dominguez, however, noted that these gains “will have marginal returns eventually” partly because of increasing number of retirees. He stressed the need to also explain to SSS members the importance of paying their contributions since they should consider it as savings and investments. “When we are more efficient in delivering benefits, we can all the more convince our members that contributions are a worthwhile investment in their own futures,” he added. The Finance chief pointed out that “only improved financial activity

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-01, Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order no. 1, series of 2012 (IRR OF R.A. 10172) notice is hereby served to the public that DIAMAEL PACALA SERAD has filed with this office a petition for correction entries of his BIRTH from “JANUARY 14, 1943” to “JANUARY 15, 1943” and whose parents are RODIAMAN MANIRADO PACALA and MAMA DARA SERAD. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with the office not later _______________.

(SGD.) TARHATA M. LANGILAO Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Sept 16 & 23, 2019

Email Address:CivilRegistryCagayandeOro@yahoo.com Tel Nos. 088-857-3898 & 088-8573159 Cell. No. 0906-8288219

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that GERONIDES G. NAPARATE has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error of the CHILD’S SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ANGEL ZYRUZ NAPARATE who was bom on FEBRUARY 06, 2014 (as per PSA file) in J.R. BORJA GENERAL HOSPITAL, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are and MA. VENCI GUTIB NAPARATE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than SEPTEMBER 16, 2019.

MDN: Sept 9 & 16, 2019

(SGD.) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

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authentication/issuance of birth certificates, etc.; Land Transportation Office (LTO) for application and renewal of driver’s license; and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for passport applications and other services. Prior to the conduct of the job fair, PESO Manager Gemma Cabiles had advised the interested applicants to bring with them their resume and photocopy of their credentials during the Job Fair. And for overseas job applicants, they were advised to bring their passports, certificate of employment and other documents to facilitate their applications. (Jasmin L. Vicente with additional reports from Lorraine M. Roa/DOLE Mis. Occ. PFO)

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION TO DELETE THE MIDDLE NAME “CARBONERA” IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF MARK AUGUSTINE CARBONERA JABAGAT AND PETITION TO USE THE SURNAME “EBDALIN” IN THE SAME CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH

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Muslim and Christian residents. Kauswagan is one of the seven areas in the country prioritized by NAPC to fund poverty reduction prototype projects such as compact farming, construction of Multi-purpose Buildings and Village-Linked Coco Industry Development including Majayjay Laguna; Cebu City; Calbayog Samar; Talipao Sulu; Valladolid Negros Occidental; and Kayapa Nueva Vizcaya. Before the MOA was signed, NAPC Officials conducted an orientation to volunteers for the “KaSambayanihan Program.” Felongco said, “ The program aims to spur the inclusive participation of our stakeholders at the barangay level. Our target is to mobilize 1 million volunteers nationwide as our active partners in monitoring and evaluating the poverty reduction programs in the country.” (PIO-LDN/PIA10)

He has yet to determine the budget for the project and the total number of trainees that TESDA-11 could accommodate. He said TESDA could accommodate two batches of trainees for the remaining months of the year. It could be one batch for the policemen, and the other batch for their dependents. Both Macapili and TESDA-11 Operations Division chief Bayani Gofredo said training the policemen and their dependents is an initiative of the TESDA regional office and the PRO-11. Gofredo said the project has included the nonuniformed personnel, or the permanent civilian employees of the PNP. (PNA)

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All of Camiguin dive center partners are duly certified by the Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD) while the government ensured the compliance on safety, rules and operating procedures in executing the development of sports scuba diving in the country. (Camiguin Tourism Office/PIA10)

SPC. PROC. CASE NO. 346-M

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THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF SUGBONGCOGON, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Respondent, X-------------------------------------------------------/

DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of LUIS B. BARRIENTOS, Filipino, of legal age, single, with a residence of Corrales St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin referred herein as Vendor in Favor of ROSITA C. TORRECAMPO and VISMIN TORRECAMPO, all Filipinos, of legal ages, married residence at Mabini St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin; That the vendor is the owner of an Agricuktural land situated as Ibabao, Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin under TAX DECLARATION No. 0103333 denominated as Lot No. 1524 in the name of VICENTE BARRIENTO; Embraced under OCT P-5688; That for and in consideration of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) Philippine Currency receipt of said amount is hereby acknowledged, the vendor hereby SELL, TRANSFERS and CONVEYS by way of Absolute Sale a portion of the above-mentioned lot identified as Lot No. 1524-D which has an area 322 sq.m. to the Vendee his heirs and assigns the aforesaid lot free from all liens and encumbrance; Under Notary Public of Atty. VITO M. CARRILLO; as per Doc. No. 127; Page No. 23; Book No. 150; Series of 2018. MDN: Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2019

ORDER Before this Court is a verified Petition filed by MARK AGUSTINE JABAGAT EBDALIN of Purok 3 Barangay Mangga, Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental, seeking to correct entries in his Certificate of Live Birth Sugbongcogon Registry #97159, that is, (1) to delete in his Certificate of Live birth the middle name CARBONERA and (2) to allow him to use the surname of his father EBDALIN as he was duly acknowledged. The Court finds the petition sufficient in form and substance, and gives it due course. This petition is set for hearing on September 27, 2019 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning, (FRIDAY), at Branch 42, Regional Trial Court (RTC), Medina, Misamis Oriental.

At the expense of petitioner MARK AGUSTINE JABAGAT EBDALIN, let a copy of this Order be -

1. Posted at the (1) Bulletin Board of the Municipal Hall of Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental, (2) Bulletin Board of Mangga, Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental, and (3) Bulletin Board of this Court. 2. Published, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, in Mindanao Daily News Publishing Corp.,located at Tanleh Building, Abellanosa St., Cagayan de Oro City, the Court’s duly accredited newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental. Sp. Proc. Case No. 346-M, Ebdalin vs. LCR Sugbongcogon,ORDER, 08/28/19 … 2/2

The Local Registrar of Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental, or any interested person claiming interest on the entry/ entries sought to be corrected &/or cancellation of the above-stated certificate of live birth may file opposition within fifteen (15) days from notice of the petition of from the last date of publication of such notice. Lastly, the Court grants the request of petitioner MARK AGUSTINE JABAGAT EBDALIN. He is allowed to litigate his petition as an indigent or as a pauper-litigant, hence, is exempt from payment of docket and other legal fees and be charged at cost only on the required publication.

So ordered.

Done in Chambers on August 28, 2019 at Medina, Misamis Oriental.

(Sgd.) JUDY A. SIA-GALVEZ Presiding Judge MCLE Exemption #V-000789-10/29/15 MDN: Sept 9, 16 & 23, 2019

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will convince our members that their contributions are indeed investments in the future.” “Because of the size of the fund SSS manages, there should be no reason why our earnings should not be better than market averages,” he said. Dominguez, who chairs the Social Security Commission (SSC), further said it is also imperative to tap digital technologies to improve services and save on cost in the long run. “ T h e m a n a g e m e nt , however, must very clearly justify these investments by demonstrating their returns,” he added. (PNA)

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF EUTIQUIO PULVERA WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late EUTIQUIO PULVERA, died without leaving a Will nor incurred indebtedness during his lifetime and who remains the declared owner of Lot 1472 situated at Alimango, San Roque, Mahinog, Camiguin with an area of 404 Square Meters under T.D. No. 03001110790 and embraced by OCT No. P-8543; is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF EUTIQUIO PULVERA WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND; made and executed by JESSIE PULVERA, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Mahinog, Camiguin; that for and in consideration of the sum of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php200,000.00) Philippine Currency, to me in hand paid by Spouses JAIME A. CAHILES and EMMA C. CAHILES, likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen and resident of Hubangon, Mahinog, Camiguin, receipt pf which is hereby acknowledged to my full satisfaction, by these presents I hereby absolutely SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY the above-described property to herein Vendees, their heirs and assigns free from any lien or encumbrance; Under Notary Public of Atty. VITO M. CARRILLO; as per Doc No. 1; Page No. 2; Book No. 55; Series of 2017. MDN: Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2019

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2019 China-ASEAN Rally Commences in Nanning Hino Inaugurates Technical Support and Training Center (TSTC) HINO Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the country. has recently unveiled its newest facility aimed at delivering Total Support to its customers. The new Technical Support and Training Center (TSTC) is a 15,900-square-meter land area with a 5,800-square-meter floor area two-story building fully equipped with a service workshop, a technical training workshop, a parts warehouse, seminar rooms and corporate offices. Designed to enable HMP to deliver its after sales commitment to clients, the TSTC is equipped to address the logistics, transport and overall automobile requirements of customers. Its service workshop features 14 service bays capable of providing quick service to minimize maintenance time while increasing unit efficiency. The technical training workshop enables highly qualified Hino technicians to provide on-site training for drivers and customers on step-bystep vehicle maintenance procedures. Hino has allocated five bays and three seminar rooms to ensure that every mechanic of the Hino dealer network is equipped with proper training and is able to provide quality service. The TSTC exclusive parts warehouse will serve as storage area for Hino premium Japanese quality spare parts. Its inventory of 5,415 lineup items serving 71,120 units of spare parts and amounting to PHP 160 million are sure to keep Hino vehicles up and running day and night. The Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS), one of the key sections within the TSTC, ensures HMP complies with the government’s initiative of establishing a private inspection system to regulate emissions of motor vehicles. MVIS will have two inspection bays with brake and speed testers, wheel alignment and smoke testers, headlight testing equipment, side slip testers and communication systems adhering to LTO’s technical requirements and testing protocols. Hino is also planning to launch a training school similar to Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in the near future. This training school, which will form part of Hino’s corporate social responsibility efforts, will be a platform for launching training programs for people from different communities on technical and vocational skills. In line with its efforts to

THE departure ceremony of 2019 China-ASEAN International Touring Assembly (CAITA) and China-ASEAN Journalists Rally ( CAITA ), was held at Nanning Sports Center in Guangxi, China last September 11. This year’s rally is themed “promoting the development of New Land-Sea Corridor and planning the new development of the Belt and Road Initiative”, based on the 16th anniversary of See RALLY, page 11

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Petron XCS continues to deliver optimum performance in third leg of Toyota Vios Racing Festival LEG 3 of the 2019 Toyota Vios Racing Festival ended in exciting fashion with competitors having to deal with the challenges of driving on a wet track due to rainy weather on race day last August 31 at Clark International Speedway in Pampanga. This was Round 2 of the Vios Circuit Championship and Round 3 of the Vios Autocross Challenge, with each one having three categories:

Celebrity, Promotional, and Sporting for the former, and Social Media Personalities, Media, and Car Clubs for the latter. Taking top spot in the Circuit Championship were: Celebrity Class – Troy Montero (Race 4 & 5), Daniel Matsunaga (Race 6); Promotional Class – Julian Tang (Race 4), Elysse Menorca (Race 5 & 6); Sporting Class – Red Diwa (Race 4), Eggy Ong (Race 5 & 6). In the Autocross

Challenge, meanwhile, first place finishes went to Jules Aquino (Social Media Personalities), Jose Luis Altoveros (Media), and Carlos Iñigo Anton (Car Clubs). The 2019 Vios Festival season kicked off last April 2728 at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City. Clark International Speedway is the venue for the succeeding legs, with Leg 2 held last June 7-8, Leg 3 on August 30-31, and Leg 4 scheduled for November 8-9.

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and other enterprises, which will jointly develop during from page 10 the whole rally race and the China-ASEAN strategic event. partnership, and aimed at boosting friendly exchanges between China and ASEAN. from page 10 Mr. Xie Qiang,Deputy contribute to protecting the Director-general of Guangxi environment as reflected in Zhuang Autonomous Re- the standardization of Euro gion Sports Bureau and 4 among its products, HMP Rally Commander, intro- will be installing solar roof duced the background of panels in the new facility this year’s Rally and de- and building. This approach livered a speech to guests, enables Hino to reduce its media, racers and citizens electricity consumption and present on the scene. From carbon footprint. the beginning of this year till now, the preparation of the event has attracted from page 4 great attention from General One such property occuAdministration of Sport of pies what is now the Alabang China, Party Committee Jeepney Terminal. and People’s Government In 1988, the local governof Guangxi Zhuang Au- ment decided to offer the tonomous Region as well property for a joint venture as ASEAN Secretariat. This mixed-use development. event is fully supported by Immediately, four developconsulates general in Nan- ers expressed keen interest. ning of ASEAN countries During the pre-bid conand is carefully instructed by ference, I explained the the Administrative Centre of ground rules. To prequalify, Automobile and Motorcycle the bidders must have 1) Sports of the State Sports financial capacity 2) proven development track record General Administration Yang Guangyu, Deputy and 3) very important, must Director of the Administra- have at the time of the subtive Centre of Automobile mission of their sealed bids, and Motorcycle Sports of a manager’s check, paythe State Sports General able to the Municipality of Administration of China Muntinlupa, in the amount delivered a speech. Then the of P200 Million. representatives of referees The check would serve and racers took a solemn as a cash performance bond. oath at the ceremony, pledg- It was made clear that the ing that they would strictly deciding factor for awarding abide by the competition the project would be the rules and regulations, take total development cost, as the race seriously and try validated by construction their best to complete the plans and financials. competition. Huang Junhua, Immediately, two proVice-chairman of Guangxi pective bidders backed out, Zhuang Autonomous Re- leaving only two men standgion presented the flag to ing. the commander-in-chief On the scheduled bid responsible for stages in for- date, Bidder A and Bidder eign countries and wished B arrived. Both submitted the event a big success be- their manager’s checks and their sealed bid documents. forehand. The motorcade started When the sealed offers from Nanning in the morn- were opened, it was immeing and then reached Jingxi. diately clear that Bidder A This stage included rally submitted the superior bid. races and fixed speed races. I thanked Bidder B for their The motorcade then started interest in participating from Jingxi and entered and immediately returned Vietnam end via Pingxiang Bidder B’s manager’s check. Friendship Pass. The jour- Bidder A jubilantly noney in foreign countries tified Bidder A’s foreign covers Hanoi and Vinh partner. in Vietnam, Vientiane in Eddie (Eddie who? Eddie Laos, Khon Kaen, Bangkok, ako!) immediately deposited Chumphon and Hat Yai in the P200 Million check with Thailand, Penang, Kuala PNB, which at that time Lumpur and Johor Bahru in was still the depositary Malaysia and ends in Sin- bank of the Municipality gapore. The whole journey of Muntinlupa. is about 5,000 kilometers. Everything went well 2019 CAITA is hosted until Gringo intervened. by General Administra- The next few months in 1989 tion of Sport of China, the were marred by repeated People’s Government of coup attempts. Bidder A’s Guangxi Zhuang Autono- Taiwanese foreign partner mous Region and ASEAN got scared and backed out. Secretariat; co-organized by Not long after, a forlorn the Administrative Centre of Bidder A came to my office. Automobile and Motorcycle He informed me of the Sports of the State Sports bad news that his foreign General Administration partner had backed out. He of China, Federation Of also requested if he could Automobile and Motorcycle be refunded the P200 MilSports of China, Guangxi lion, considering that the Zhuang Autonomous Re- non-performance of his gion Sports Board and other contractual obligation was 16 units; and solely operated caused by “force majeure”. by Mitime. 2019 CAITA has Bidder A was legally also gained strong support correct. I returned his P200 from China Sports Lottery, million, but retained the inTuniu.com, Forest City, terest earned on the deposit Monster, Wuling Motors to compensate the local

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Monday, September 16, 2019 government for opportunity loss. The local government earned P5 million and that was how we were able to construct the People’s Center. I am often amused reading signs posted on jeepneys proclaiming the source of their provenance, eg. “Katas ng Saudi”, “Katas ng Pawis”. If I were to think of a tagline to appropriately describe the People’s Center, it would be “Kinita sa Kudeta!” Note: You may wish to share the foregoing article via Facebook/Twitter/Linked-In.

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BENEFICIAL CHANGE CAN ONLY COME FROM GOD: Come to think of it, only God is the answer to this problem now, and I am calling on all believers to start responding to this problem by our collective reading of God’s Bible, and by our faithfully obedience to everything that we read from its verses. Change is not going to come from anyone, even if he is the president of this country. Change can only come from God whose power will be manifested through believers who are willing to sacrifice their time and effort towards listening to God and obeying His commands and living up to the rigorous, yet righteous, standards for true Christian believers. All believers should therefore work towards achieving this change. One soul at a time, one person at a time. We start off with our own selves. We strive to change, by ourselves first, consciously making this change totally dependent on the Word of God, the Bible. The time to do this is now! Thank God in His Name of Jesus, Amen. -oooREACTIONS? Call 0977 805 9058, 0918 574 0193, 0933 8251308, or my Messenger account in Facebook, Melanio Lazo Mauricio Jr. Or you could email me at batasmauricio@yahoo.com, mmauriciojr111@gmail.com, or send your comments or queries at www.facebook. com/attybatas.

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“If we get rid of all the trees, we will live [on] a planet that might not actually be able to sustain us anymore.” And Isabel Rosa is so very right. I am living in a big compound in Davao City with many trees and a wild tropical garden. Every time, trees have to cut or shortened, I have to leave. It’s painful for me. But it’s the wish of my neighbors, because branches of some trees keep on destroying their roofs. Fact is, if trees disappeared overnight, so would much of the planet’s biodiversity. Habitat loss is already the primary driver of extinction worldwide, so the destruction of all remaining forests would

be “catastrophic” for plants, animals, fungi and more, says Jayme Prevedello, an ecologist at Rio de Janeiro State University in Brazil. “There would be massive extinctions of all groups of organisms, both locally and globally.” The loss of trees from the world would throw the climate off kilter. The planet’s climate would also be drastically altered in the short and long term. Trees mediate the water cycle by acting as biological pumps: they suck water from the soil and deposit it into the atmosphere by transforming it from liquid to vapour. By doing this, forests contribute to cloud formation and precipitation. Trees also prevent flooding by trapping water rather than letting it rush into lakes and rivers, and by buffering coastal communities from storm surges. They keep soil in place that would otherwise wash away in rain, and their root structures help microbial communities thrive. So what’s the difference between my first and today’s question? Can you imagine a world without water? Can you imagine a world without trees? Or without both? Worth to think about. Worth to act about it! Even if we could live in a world without trees, who would want to? +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me in Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin or visit my www. germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com.

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division chief of the Department of Agriculture-10 (DA-10), said protecting Northern Mindanao’s hog industry from ASF is of utmost importance. “It’s important that we secure our region from the outbreak of the ASF,” she said in a press conference called for by the Misamis Oriental provincial government. Araos said the spread of the deadly virus that can infect and kill swine in a matter of days can be slowed down as the country is archipelagic. Although the ASF has not yet reached Mindanao, agriculture officials are not taking any chances as points of entry to the island are being closely monitored. Dr. Leo Mira, officer of the Bureau of Animal Industry’s regional veterinary quarantine services, said they have stepped up their monitoring of incoming pigs and meat products and byproducts from other areas, whether local or imported. Those most likely affected if the ASF reaches Mindanao are the hog farmers. Robert Uy, a hog raiser in Northern Mindanao, said since they have biosecurity measures in place in their farms, they are confident

their livestock will not be easily infected. Their concern is the lowering of the farm gate price of the pig. The average per-kilo for a live swine is PHP125 per kilo, but due to the ASF scare, they are selling these past days at PHP95 per kilo. But, he said, it has not yet affected their production on a large scale. Uy added those most vulnerable to the ASF are the backyard piggery growers who feed their swine with “swill” or food scraps. “Commercial hog raisers feed their livestock with feeds, while our backyard counterparts, with swill. We urge them to cook the swill for at least an hour before feeding to kill the bacteria,” he said. (Jigger Jerusalem/ PNA)

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Regional Office-12 directorial staff chief; Col. Raul Supiter, former city police director; and Lt. Col. Henry Biñas, former deputy city director for administration. Albayade said their cases are being handled by the Office of the Deputy Ombudsman for Military and other Law Enforcement Offices. The three police officials were relieved from their posts on March for alleged involvement in the Ponzi-like investment scheme dubbed Pulis Paluwagan Movement (PPM), which victimized thousands of police personnel and residents in the city and the neighboring areas. At least 13 other police non-commissioned officers previously assigned at the city police office were also relieved in line with the scam. “The investigation is still ongoing into this investment scam,” Albayalde told reporters. The PNP chief was here for the turnover ceremony for new PRO-12 director, Brig. Gen. Alfred Corpus, who replaced the now retired Brig. Gen. Eliseo Tam Rasco. Albayalde said Lukban, Supiter and Biñas are on “floating status” because of the ongoing administrative

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proceedings. He said the three officials remain under the custody of the police holding and accounting unit of the Directorate for Personnel Records and Management in Camp Crame, Quezon City. The PPM, which started late last year, allegedly had the approval of the involved police officials and even operated for some time at the city police headquarters in Camp Fermin Lira before it started to collapse last January. Most of its recruits were policemen, who were lured into investing their money for interests of up to 120 percent a month. Its alleged mastermind, who was identified as a certain Sheila Agustin, has since gone into hiding and reportedly fled the country. (PNA)

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Australia and Hong Kong that found its way through the Mindanao Container Terminal in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental late last year and early this year. He has likewise steered the MTC into consistently exceeding collection targets since he assumed office in October 2018. For instance in March 2019 alone, MTC Customs exceeded its collection at 42 percent from P1.2 billion target to P1.8 billion actual amount. The change of the BOC Collection District 10 leadership was brought about by the sudden demise of its district collector Floro Calixihan Jr. who died of cardiac arrest in August 30. Prior to his death, Calixihan steered the district into surpassing its own July 2019 target of P2.45 billion to P2.57 actual collection or a surplus of more than P111 million. Simon intends to continue that legacy and vowed to surpass the collection target of the district by yearend. The BOC Collection District 10 is composed of the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao Container Terminal, Iligan Subport and Ozamiz Subport.

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