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Lawmen seize pirated CDs, DVDs worth P37.2 million GENERAL Santos City-Roughly P37.2 million worth of pirated CDs and DVDs were seized in a joint operation Thursday afternoon by police and Optical Media Board (OMB) personnel at the city central public market.

Joseph Arnaldo, OMB team leader, called the haul the second biggest seizure in the city since 2016.

He said they recovered 266 sacks of illegally reproduced music and movies as well as pornographic materials from at least 16 stalls inside the public market.

“It’s really rampant and involves a huge amount of money so it’s quite difficult to stop some traders to enSee SEIZE, page 11

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VOTERS are given until today (September 30) to register with the Commission on Elections (Comelec), an election official said Friday.

Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said the Office of the Election Officer (OEO) in cities/ municipalities are ready to accommodate those who would like to register as voters especially on today, the last day of registration.

An influx of registrants is to be expected today, said

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Cop nabbed for using car believed to be stolen

By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent

ILIGAN City--The Highway Patrol Unit in Cotabato City is now preparing charges against an active police officer who was arrested on Tuesday morning, September 24, for keeping a vehicle believed to be stolen.

Police Captain Santos Libres Monares, who was assigned at Marawi City Police Station as deputy

station commander, was arrested in Marawi City after failing to present pertinent documents such as certificate of registration (CR) and official receipt (OR) at the time of apprehension.

He also failed to present his driver’s license according to Major Jemar Delos Santos, information officer of from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in region 10 led by Regional Director Police Regional Office in the Personnel Aminoden “Allan” Guro (2nd from right, 2nd row) make the “Duterte salute” with Bukidnon Gov. Jose Maria Zubiri Bangsamoro Autonomous (3rd from right, 2nd row) during the PUVMP Caravan held in the cities of Malaybalay and Valencia in Bukidnon See NABBED, page 11

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Army’s 103rd brigade has new commander

By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent

ILIGAN City--The deputy brigade commander of the Army’s 103rd Infantry Brigade based in Marawi City officially assumed on Friday (September 27) as commander of the unit after Brigadier General Romeo Brawner Jr. was appointed as Commandant of Cadets of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA).

Brawner replaced BGen. Bartolome Bacarro who resigned following the death of Cadet 4th Class Dar win Dormitorio on September 24 due to hazing.

In a ceremony held at the social hall inside Camp Ranao in Marawi City, Cuerpo, in his assumption speech, vowed to uphold the priorities and directions of the previous commanders, as the unit’s guide to maintain the cohesive efforts in the pursuit of peace and development in the province of Lanao del Sur. He also pledged to continue render assistance to Task Force Bangon Marawi, that supervises the recovery, reconstruction and rehabilitation of Marawi’s most affected area (MAA).

The 103rd Brigade has jurisdiction over Marawi City and Lanao del Sur except the coastal municipalities of Malabang,

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Marogong, B alabagan, Kapatagan and Picong.

Cuerpo is a member of PMA Class 1990 who is an Airborne, Special Forces with expertise in operations, intelligence and managerial acumen.

He sits as deputy commander of 103rd Brigade since June 2017 while the siege in Marawi was ongoing.

Major General Roberto Ancan, commander of the Army’s 1st Infantry Division, said he is confident that with Cuerpo’s leadership experience and dedication to work, the latter will steer the unit to greater heights.

Ancan presided over

the assumption ceremony.

“To the Haribon (103rd Brigade) troopers, let us always act with utmost professionalism, respect to human rights, rule of law and international humanitarian law. Continue to

progress as a professional, capable and responsive officers and leaders of our armed forces,” Ancan said in a statement sent to the media by the 1st Division Public Affairs Office (DPAO).

CAMP Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – September 27, 2019 -- Local and security leaders submitted their accomplishment reports and tackled the ongoing campaign against the local communist armed conflict in two Regional Peace and Order Council meetings on September 26.

The provinces of Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and General Santos presented their respective implementation plan for the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict in a discussion with security and local leaders

in Koronadal City, South Cotabato.

Jonathan Malaya, DILG undersecretary for Plans, Public Affairs and Communication, discussed the overall national ELCAC program.

Said meeting was held to bridge active support and participation of all stakeholders in formulating and advocating plans, policies, and programs for peace and development in the SOCCSKSAGEN region.

Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of Western Mindanao Command, joined local chief executives See PLAN, page 8

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Davao Norte, BuCor agree to open disputed roads

By CHE PALICTE

DAVAO CITY--More roads will be opened for public use in Davao del Norte’s two agricultural towns after an agreement forged by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the provincial government.

After a brief tension in Brgy. Balagunan in Santo Tomas town on Thursday involving placard-carrying residents demanding the opening of a road, BuCor and Tagum Agricultural Development Company, Inc. (Tadeco) agreed to allow public access starting October 7.

The road, traversing the Tadeco-owned banana plantation situated within BuCor’s property, has been closed since 2015 after Tadeco put up gates for “bio-security” reasons.

BuCor prison camps commander Rufino Martin said it only allows Tadeco, which has been leasing the land for decades, to seal off the road for security reasons, pointing out that its inmates work at the banana plantation.

BuC or operates the 3 0 , 0 0 0 - he c t are D av a o Prison and Penal Farm in Panabo City, including the contiguous prison reservation of 8,000 hectares that traverse the adjoining towns of Dujali and Santo Tomas.

Residents in some villages where the Tadecoowned banana plantations are located, however, complained that they have been barred from using several roads and had to use farther routes with longer travel time.

Under the deal agreed upon by BuCor and Gov. Edwin Jubahib, the provincial government will maintain the roads not only in barangays Balagunan and Tulalian, Santo Tomas town but also in Brgy. Bobongon, Dujali town, before the roads will be opened to public traffic on October 7.

However, residents coming and going out of the road would still undergo bio-security measures such as the footbath for disinfection.

BuCor and Tadeco officials said this is necessary See AGREE, page 11

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Borrowed life

SWEET words are easy to say; nice things are easy to buy; but good people are different to find. Life ends, when you stop dreaming; hope ends, when you stop believing; friendship stops, when you stop sharing. A good friend of mine sent me this quotation. I commented back: So very true and very well said!

When this paper hits the roads, I am still in Manila attending several important diplomatic meetings and celebrating Germany’s National Day of Unity on October 3. Especially this celebration let me always think back. 20 years ago, 30 years, even 40 years ago... .

Fact is: our life is borrowed - from God. No rental

charges are collected from us. Many of us have forgotten this and live life at his fullest. Our life is equal to a book from a library that lends one. But how insatiable and unbearable are we in disdainful acting towards life and therefore to ourselves? Remember: life is just a loan!

Life seems to be nothing, just being ready to riddle one with bullets. Life seems to be nothing, just being broken through the indifference and unreliable and immoral behavior. Life seems to be nothing for those people who don’t understand cries from the heart of other people around them - cries for their hearts and families, for justice,

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cries for peace and for many other things.

Life with all its ups and downs, is just a loan, but for many of our fellow creatures it just seems to be nonsense to be littered like dump. And, if people try to survive, especially during these days, and if they just experienced (once more!) indifference, arrogance, ignorance or cheating by whomever - they will give up!

I can assure you that every one of us can at first help in prayers and, in reading the bible. “Proverbs” is the probably most downto-earth book in the bible.

Its teachings prepare you for the daily life, the street and the market place, but

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not for the schoolroom. The book offers warm pieces of advice you get; practical guidance for making your way on earth. Proverbs covers any kinds of questions you might have right now.

Anybody can relate to the generalities of Proverbs, because this book simply tells how life works most of the time.

While writing this piece, I observed that more and more p e opl e st r u g g l e through life: tired, hopeless, experiencing their See LIFE, page 11

PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar

On Maria Ressa’s opinion piece at The Los Angeles Times WE have read Maria Ressa’s 25 September 2019 opinion piece at The Los Angeles Times, entitled “Opinion: Americans, look to the Philippines to see a dystopian future created by social media.”

It is tragic that Ms. Ressa remains out of touch with the political realities on the ground as she continues to insinuate that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte won through lies and fake propaganda as she claims that “lies laced with anger and hate began to systematically tear our democracy apart in the Philippines,” and that “Like a virus, this disease spread fast. With the help of social media, President Rodrigo Duterte was elected in May 2016.”

The President won fair and square and trashed his nearest political rival with the largest electoral margin in Philippine history. Sim-

ply put, the CEO of Rappler refuses to accept that the President is what the people truly wanted and needed.

The people hoped for an action man who can bring positive change to their lives and the Filipino people got what they wanted and truly wanted. His style of governance, albeit unorthodox, resonates with the people.

This is not democracy being torn apart but rather democracy naturally playing out.

The results speak for themselves. Three years into President Duterte’s term, he maintained a high satisfaction rating where 80% of Filipinos are satisfied with his performance, and 85% approve of and trust the President according to two independent pollsters, notwithstanding all the black propaganda and loud political noise waged against the President and

his Administration.

To debunk the “destruction of democracy” (in the words of Ms. Ressa), a noncommissioned survey conducted in the third quarter of 2018, disclosed that 84% of Filipinos are satisfied with the way democracy works in the country. Ironically, the latter was even reported

by Ms. Ressa’s own news website.

Again, Ms. Ressa continues to cite the baseless number of “27,000” drug addicts that were allegedly killed, which is actually the total homicide cases including cases not related to the drug war. Sticking to the hard facts that came from our law enforcement agencies, the number of unfortunate deaths from legitimate police operations are only 5,526.

The government reiterates that this anti-illegal drug campaign is backed

by the public. In the second quarter, 82% of adult Filipinos are satisfied with this campaign according to another Social Weather Stations survey.

Moreover, the government assures that it does not employ “disinformation tactics.” This is not the policy and the practice of the Duterte administration.

Our office at the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) is at the forefront to combat disinformation not only to clear out matters that concern the government but also to empower individuals to be responsible and vigilant consumers of media, especially in the digital space, through our “Dismiss Disinformation” campaign and other of our many programs.

The allegations of Ms. Ressa that activists and See OPINION, page 11

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On September 28, 2019 74thIB, MBLT-11, NAVY WEM under JOINT TASK FORCE ZAMBOANGA (JTFZ) under COL ANTONIO JOHN DIVINAGRACIA,MNSA represented by MAJ ABDULBASIR H ABDULRAJID (Inf)PA together with PNP-PRO IX PMAJ KAREB MUKARRAM , Zamboanga City Police Office II Elmer Dela Solon, Renaida Sabado of One Muslim Christian Lumad (OMCL), PCVET Project Manager Ayrin Sales and Sto.Niño Barangay Chairman Hon. Joseph Deleña had their PREVENTING AND COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM OPEN HOUSE VISIT at Barangay Sto. Niño Zamboanga City. VET Lectures participated by JTFZ CMO Chief MSgt Joseph Fernando discussed Push and Pull |Factors of Violent Extremism, Drug Awareness by PSSgt Milette Ansaldo, Safety Tips by PMSgt Sufian Mohammad, Co-Existence by Pastor Buddy Alfano and Islam the Perfect Moderation in Faith by Sheik Salmann Sakili. Open House Services such as Free Eye Checkup with Free eye glasses by Crystal Clear Vision- Dr. Romeo F. Bagongon (sponsor) Khalid Hashim, Sheila Bangayan, Chrsitina L. Samson, Juday Salutin of AVON Zamboanga City (livelihood programs), hair cut by 74thIB 2Lt Belleza, Cpl Casisiempre and Pvt Mantes and MBLT-11, OMCL- Blood and sugar monitoring, feeding, Regorio Fernando, Dats Sampang, Neo Sbecendarion, Samuel Mariano, Carillo Emilio, Austin Arnold. Successful WholeNation-Approach of Barangay Sto.Niño people has attainable goal of safety and security if the City. (Photo by: Pvt Shilla Biogos JTFZ / Yana Sunga MDN/Tim IRDP)

Dul-an Usa ka Milyon gitunol sa Binuangan ug Salay SI Julie Tagarda Dagaya, Day Care Worker sulod sa 25 na ka tuig, nagkanayon daku’g ikatabang ang Day Care Center kung matukod kini sa Sitio Capunggukan, Brgy. Looc, Salay, Misamis Oriental, hilabina sa pagka karon, anaa ang kabataan magpahigayon sa klase sa may plaza. Mao na lamang ang dakung pasalamat ni Ms. Dagaya nga nahatagan intawon ang ilang barangay sa ayudang pinansiyal alang sa pagpalit sa luna nga katukoran sa tunghaan alang sa gagmay’ng kabataan.

Niadtong Lunes, Setyembre 23, 2019, gitunol ni Gobernador Bambi Emano ang P80,000 balor sa pundo ngadto kang Kapitan Felixarte Agukoy ug Salay Mayor Angelo “Jun-Jun” Capistrano alang sa maong katuyoan. Dunay hamubo nga programa alang sa turnover of funds niadtong tungora. Mapasalamaton ang duha ka opisyal ngadto sa gobernador.

Samtang, atol sa gipahigayon nga Brgy. BAMBI (Bililhon Ang Matag Baryuhanon Ipalambo) sa lungsod sa Binuangan, nagtunol usab agn pangagamhanang lokal sa Misamis Oriental og

balor P300,000 nga pundo alang sa Phase 1 sa repair sa multi-purpose hall sa Brgy. Kitambis. Ang pundo gikan sa Brgy. Empowerment Program ni Gobernador Bambi Emano.

Malipayong nagpadangat sa iyang pasalamat ngadto sa gobernador si Kapitan Juderick O. Ellis.

Sa Brgy. Dampias, laing P300,000 nga pundo ang gidawat usab ni Kapitan Cerilo C. Ignalig alang sa iyang proyektong covered court. Samtang, si Kapitan Arsenionito S. Kho sa Brgy.

Mabini nakadawat usab sa pundong P300,000 alang sa proyektong basketball covered court. Didto si MOISC General Manager Prexy Elipe alang sa signing sa memorandum of agreement tali sa mga kapitanes ug Provincial Government.

Ang lungsod sa Salay consistent awardee sa National Most Child Friendly Municipality sa tibuok nasud. Ug, aron mas mapahingusgan pa kini, walay pagduhaduha nga misaad si Gobernador Bambi Emano nga mosuporta sa tanang kalihukan alang sa pagkab-ot sa maayong kaugmaon sa kabataan.

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gasoline Ayala recognizes local communities as the Weekly price in US new high driving force behind sustainable tourism hits in 2 years

MAKATI, Philippines – September 27, 2019 Ayala President & COO Fernando Zobel de Ayala believes that tourism is one key sector that could unlock unprecedented benefits for the Philippines. Sustainable tourism could further induce economic growth and create meaningful impact for the country’s environment and local communities.

“I would like to believe that both the country and our many domestic and foreign tourists now have a renewed sense of responsibility for our fragile ecosystem. Beyond preserving our destinations for their aesthetic and environmental appeal, sustainable tourism holds tremendous potential to responsibly unlock economic value,” Zobel said in his address to members of the academe, industry and government at the recently held Ayala-UPSE Economic At the Ayala-UPSE Economic Forum held on September 27, 2019, Ayala President & COO Fernando Zobel de Ayala shared his thoughts on sustainable tourism as a key sector that could unlock tremendous benefits for the PhilipForum. pines’ economic growth. However, Zobel stressed that “Any initiative on developing an area should always integrate In 2018 alone, the See AYALA, page 8

and address the interests of the environment and the local communities.”

Fitch Solutions sees another BSP rate cut this year

By JOANN VILLANUEVA

MANILA -- Fitch Solutions still sees the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) overnight reverse repurchase (RRP) rate at 4 percent by end-2019 but is open to the possibility for another cut before yearend due to the trade tensions overseas, among others.

In a report released Friday, the unit of Fitch Group maintained its forecast that Philippine monetary officials will keep the current rates on hold to monitor the impact of the total of 75 basis points cut to date but return to easing mode through another 25 basis points slash next year.

“Nevertheless, we believe there is a high chance the BSP eases further as it focuses on growth and sees scope from investor accommodation to further easing,” it said.

BSP’s policy-making Monetar y B oard (MB) lowered the central bank’s policy rates by 25 basis points each in May, August and September after noting the sustained deceleration of domestic inflation rate and firm domestic output.

The report noted monetary officials’ statement that they will remain datadependent vis-à-vis their future decision.

It, on the other hand, cited the “possibility of a further rate cut before year-end as high, with trade tensions unlikely to improve and inflationary base effects to result in subdued Q4 price growth readings.”

“Moreover, a more significant deterioration in economic readings into 2020 could see the BSP completely reverse the 175 bps of hikes in 2018, which would mean an end-2020 policy rate of 3.00 percent, but this is not our core view,” it said.

The report explained that Fitch Solutions believes that BSP officials will take on a wait-and-see stance in its remaining two policy meetings this year.

It also revised downwards its inflation forecast this year to 2.7 percent from three percent and the 2020 figure from 3.3 percent to 3.1 percent on projection for a sustained drop of inflation rate in the coming months.

In the first eight months this year, inflation averaged See RATE, page 8

THIS weekly increase was the largest since early September 2017, when the national average gasoline price rose 28 cents per gallon in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, according to the EIA report.

EIA surveys retail gasoline and diesel fuel stations each Monday morning.

EIA est imate d t hat slightly more than half of the regular retail gasoline price in August 2019 was based on the price of crude oil.

Other components, such as taxes (18 percent of the price) and distribution and marketing costs and profits (17 percent), tend to fluctuate less than refining costs and profits (12 percent) and crude oil prices (53 percent).

Gasoline prices in the United States tend to follow price movements of the global crude oil benchmark Brent.

On Sept. 16, the first full See PRICE, page 9

Phoenix Petroleum opens 650th station, starts massive expansion in Southern Metro Manila THE country’s fastest-growing oil company, Phoenix Petroleum, continues its robust growth as it simultaneously opens four new fuel stations in Muntinlupa and Las Piñas cities—marking the 650th Phoenix fuel station in the country, and the start of a series of network expansion efforts of the company in the south of the metro.

Offering a line of fuels all powered with Phoenix PULSE Technology—a fuel additive with advanced cleaning and protection properties for enhanced power and acceleration—a grand opening was held for the newest Phoenix stations strategically located in Filinvest-Northgate, Madrigal Ave., and West Service Road in Muntinlupa, and in Alabang West in Las Piñas. This allows Phoenix to achieve its goal of bringing valuefor-money fuels closer to where the customers are.

“For the past years, we have been relentless in our pursuit to grow our business and achieve our goal to become an indispensable partner in the journey of everyone whose life we touch. We are grateful that as we pursue this vision, we emerge as a leader among the independent players and became a credible alterna-

Phoenix Petroleum President and CEO Dennis Uy (2nd from right) leads the ribboncutting ceremony to officially open Phoenix Petroleum’s 650th station, located on the corner of Alabang-Zapote Road and Filinvest Avenue, Muntinlupa, on September 27, 2019. With him is (from left) Phoenix partner Atty. Jay-art Tugade, Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresnedi, and Phoenix Petroleum SVP for External Affairs, Business Development, and Security Atty. Raymond Zorrilla.

tive to the majors. This year, we want to continue our momentum and do even better. Our aim is to continue strengthening our brick-and-mortar and establishing our presence nationwide by opening more retail stations. We intend to continue improving and expanding so we may be able to reach and serve as many Filipinos as we can, with products and services that

are at par with world-class standards but are offered at the best value,” Phoenix Petroleum Chief Operating Officer Henry Albert Fadullon said.

Equipped with a total of 30 pumps and locators such as convenience stores, restaurants, and car care services that provide for the other needs of Phoenix customers, the opening of the new stations fulfills the

company’s long-time goal of penetrating the upscale market in the south and marks the first-ever Phoenix fuel station to be opened in the said areas.

To commemorate the expansion, a special discount promo is being offered to motorists who will gas up at the four newly opened Phoenix gas stations during the grand opening today, See PHOENIX, page 8

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October is Cooperative Month DAVAO CITY -- An official of the Cooperative Development Authority XI announced this year’s observance of the Cooperative Month on October.

Antonio Escobar, cooperative development specialist of the CDA XI bared that the CDA is the sole regulatory entity for all the cooperatives in the country.

He said the CDA will take the lead in this year’s celebration in cooperation with the City Cooperative Council.

“The month of October is an opportune time for us to promote the cooperative movement in cooperation with the City Cooperative Development Office of the city government,” Escobar said.

He said the services of the CDA range from registration of business, towards inspection and receipt of reports in order to assist the existing cooperatives in the city.

Escobar said that statistically there are more than two thousand registered cooperatives in Davao Region, of which less than one thousand are situated

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in Davao City.

“More than eighty percent of these are micro and small cooperatives,” he said.

Escobar said that there are four types of cooperatives composed of the micro, which has P3-Million assets and below, the small which has more than P3-Million up to P50-Million assets MORE TRAFFIC LIGHTS. Digos City Mayor Josef Cagas (center) and Vice Mayor Johari Baña (left) during a meeting and the Medium See MONTH, page 9

with the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council meeting on Wednesday. The council tackled a funding proposal for the installation of more traffic lights to improve road safety. (Photo by Eldie S. Aguirre)

Garuda Indonesia to launch Digos City to install traffic its new service Manado-Davao lights in accident-prone areas

September 27, 2019 – The Indonesia national flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia is set to start flying from Manado, North Sulawesi to Davao, Philippines starting this Friday (27/9). This new service is a part of the airline’s its international network development program, especially in Southeast Asia - as well as the airline’s strong commitment support the government in enhancing the future economic and tourism partnership between Philippines and Indonesia.

Indonesian Embassy in Manila, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sinyo Harry Sarundajang said, “The re-establishment of the Davao-Manado flights is an enhancement of the air transport agreement signed between the two countries on 24 march 1972, followed by the expansion of air linkages between B.I.M.P countries in 2007”.

“Prior to becoming Ambassador of Indonesia to the Philippines, 30 years ago I was the Mayor of Bitung, and during that time, I had the honor to meet a certain mayor from Davao who has become a true friend.

That Mayor is now President of the Philippines, my blood brother, Rodrigo Roa Duterte”.

“It is my hope that connectivity between the people of Indonesia and the Philippines will be enhanced, since Davao is an economic powerhouse and Manado is both a business center and a gateway to many destinations in Indonesia, particularly the 17 provinces in the Eastern part of Indonesia” added Ambassador Sarundajang.

The Indonesian Consul General in Davao City expressed his hope that the opening of this direct flight would further enhance and strengthen bilateral relations between Indonesia and the Philippines and create more potential partnerships in various sectors and improve people to people contact the Indonesian people with the Filipino community.

The Garuda flight route Manado - Davao is expected to be an alternative solution for Filipino tourists especially from the Mindanao Islands to visit Manado and other cities in Indonesia.

By ELDIE AGUIRRE

At present there are 8,745 persons of Indonesia descent who live in the Mindanao region and more than 3,000 Filipinos and their descendants who live in Manado and other cities that have the potential to take advantage of this route.

Director of Southeast Asia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Hon. Denny Abdi stated earlier in Manado “I would like to congratulate the Government and the people of North Sulawesi, and of course, all of this inauguration of Garuda’s direct flight on the Manado - Davao route.

This progress is one of the important achievements that marks the 70th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Indonesia and the Philippines”.

“This year marks the active return of trading sea routes in Bitung - Davao and also in the Manado - Bitung flight path. Sometimes these advances can continue going forward. “The Philippines is a very important Indonesian director. Economic relations between trade and tourism See LAUNCH, page 9

DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur -- In a bid to prevent road accidents here, the local chief executive said he has sought the approval of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) for the release of funds to purchase more traffic lights.

During DCRRMC’s 3rd quarter meeting on Wednesday, Mayor Josef Cagas said the purchase of additional traffic lights was just an initial step to prevent the occurrence of vehicular accidents in accident-prone areas.

Cagas said the traffic signaling system will be installed at the intersections of Barangay Aplaya and the Davao City to Makar Road leading to General Santos City.

CDRRMC Executive Officer Gil Gubat said a single unit of traffic signaling system equipped with closed-circuit television cameras will cost around PHP10 million.

“The money will be s ourced out f rom t he CDRRMC’s trust fund from

calendar year 2018. Our current balance is PHP14 million,” Gubat said.

Cagas said the local government will look for more ways and means to improve road safety in the city.

“As much as possible we will install traffic signaling system in all accident-prone intersections...to reduce vehicular accidents that cost the lives and limbs of both commuters and motorists passing through our city,” Cagas said. (PNA)

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Philippines welcomed an all-time high of 7.1 million international visitors.

Tourism also contributed to P2.2 trillion to the economy, equivalent to 12.7% of GDP. The sector also supported 5.4 million jobs or 13% of the country’s total employment. With more meaningful investments, the Philippines could reach the 10 million visitor milestone within the next few years. However, Zobel equally stressed that “Any initiative on developing an area should always integrate and address the interests of the environment and the local communities.”

At Ayala, estate development plans reflect these considerations. For example, Ayala Land’s (ALI) Carbon Forest Program is designed to absorb and store carbon in six project sites covering some 587 hectares of land.

The program protects and restores early secondary growth forests in swamplands, wetlands and inland location across the country.

Lio Tourism Estate in El Nido has 48 hectares of these forests.

On the sociocultural and economic aspects, ALI continues to partner with the El Nido community by sourcing from them local resources for its operational needs. Some 70% of ALI’s El Nido employees also come from the community. An

internship program trains them to be the next generation of sustainable tourism leaders.

“Tourism is seen as an easy, sustainable solution to provide coastal communities with alternative sources of income. Advocates believe that ecotourism simultaneously encourages community residents to become active stewards of the local coastal ecosystems,” said Dr. Ramon A. Alampay, Ph.D, Associate Professor at the UP Asian Institute of Tourism and a guest speaker at the forum.

Alampay focused on the critical role communities play as agents in the care and keeping of the mangroves in coastal towns where these are typically overlooked as an ecotourism centerpiece.

Moreover, mangroves act as a natural coastal defense, preventing soil erosion and flooding. They are effective carbon sinks, capable of removing up to four times more carbon in the atmosphere, compared to tropical forests. They maintain water quality, enhancing the breeding ground for wildlife and protecting biodiversity.

He emphasized the need for ecosystem-based approaches toward coastal conservation and sustainable tourism development.

band until 2021.

Except for the uptick to 3.2 percent last May, from the previous month’s three percent, inflation continued its downtrend after peaking at 6.7 percent in September and October last year.

Last August, inflation decelerated further to 1.7 percent from 2.4 percent in July.

The report said that “as the base effects fade through 2020, the BSP will focus more on the evidence of whether the economy is rebounding in H219 and whether its easing policy is having any impact of domestic credit conditions.

“We hold onto our view the BSP will cut once again in 2020, primarily because we believe external headwinds will not abate, and as such the BSP will feel it necessary to reduce rates further,” it added. (PNA)

Phoenix... from page 6

September 27, 2019.

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the same day from 8 AM to 4 PM at any of the said stations and avail of the discount promo.

A bigger and grander surprise also awaits lucky Phoenix customers availing of the promo.

In 2018, Phoenix Petroleum reported a network of 600 fuel stations nationwide.

Within the first half of 2019, 30 new stations were added and more stations were opened ever since.

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and other security officials during the 3rd quarter RPOC meeting of Region XII at EMR Center in Koronadal City.

“The ELCAC implementation plan determines the action plans of the task forces in their campaign to address local communist armed conflict. The security sector will extend all cooperation and assistance to ensure that these implementation plans are well-executed and that our anti-insurgency campaign is efficient and effective,” said Lt. Gen. Sobejana.

The WestMinCom chief also joined local leaders during the 2nd regular meeting of the Regional Peace and Order Council of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao at the Office of the Chief Minister in BARRM Compound, Cotabato City yesterday.

The Provincial Peace and

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

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

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

NEHEMIAS AGAD CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ

2019-09-2836

(2018-09-3167)

CELSO CASIÑO CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ

2019-09-2835

(2014-10-2225)

BEBELIOSA T. JUAREZ CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ

2019-09-2834

(2014-10-887)

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: COGON MARKET TO MACANHANBALONGIS and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 10, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with the supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s).

N.B FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

Issued this 27th day of September 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO VILLANUEVA (MISAMIS ORIENTAL) and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 10, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with the supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s).

N.B FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

Issued this 27th day of September 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO MALAYBALAY CITY and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 10, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with the supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s).

N.B FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

Issued this 27th day of September 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: ROUTE B: COGON MARKET TO PIER and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 10, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with the supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s).

N.B FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

Issued this 27th day of September 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

MDN: Sept 30, 2019

MDN: Sept 30, 2019

MDN: Sept 30, 2019

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

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2019-09-2881 (2018-09-3133)

MDN: Sept 30, 2019

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Order Council of Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Lanao del Sur, and Maguindanao also submitted their accomplishment reports during the said meeting.

Ab duraof Macac ua, BARMM Minister of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy, representing the BARMM RPOC led by Murad Ebrahim, graced the said meeting.

Macacua encouraged the rest of the council members to be an active partner in promoting peace and development in the Bangsamoro.

Security and local leaders also discussed the NTF-ELCAC, E-CLIP program, and security in Shariff Aguak, Pagatin, Mamasapano, and Salibo in Maguindanao and Lanao provinces.

“The synergy of efforts among sector leaders will always bear positive outcomes in as far as our security campaign is concerned, and this is evident in the development that we are seeing in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao,” said Lt. Gen. Sobejana.

The role of campus journalism to the high school students

By MAY FLOR DUMANCAS-CELESTINO Secondary School Teacher I Talakag National High School

CAMPUS journalism is really relevant for students whether you are in a public or private high school here in the country.

That’s because almost all schools in the Philippines now participate in schools press conferences.

The schools press conference was established in 1991 in pursuant to Section 1 Rule IX of Republic Act (RA) 7079, also known as the Campus Journalism Act of 1991. The top ten in each category qualifies to the Regional Schools Press Conference.

The individual categories for English are news writing, editorial cartooning, editorial writing, feature writing, sports writing, copyreading and headline writing, photojournalism and science and technology writing.

The group contests are radio broadcasting and

script writing, television broadcasting and script writing and collaborative desktop publishing.

For the Filipino individual categories, these are pagsulat ng balita, paglalarawang tudling, pagsulat ng pangulong tudling, pagsulat ng lathalain, pagsulat ng balitang pampalakasan, pagwawasto ng sipi atpag-uulo ng balita and pagkuha ng larawang pampahayagan and pagsulat ng balitang agham at teknolohiya.

The group contests in Filipino are ulat panradyo at pagsulat ng iskrip, ulat pantelebisyon at pagsulat ng iskrip and collaborative desktop publishing.

The purpose of the schools press conference is to provide a venue for students where they can enhance their skills in different journalistic endeavors and approaches.

A goal is a dream with a deadline

By JENNIFER S. EGUIA

LET us begin by defining what is a dream and what is a goal. A dream is a succession of images, thoughts or emotions passing through the mind while a goal is a projected state of affairs that a person or a system plans or intends to achieve – a personal or organizational desired endpoint in some sort of assumption. Many people endeavor to reach goals within a finite time by setting deadlines. A dream exists only in the mind while a goal exists in the mind but is planned

and it has a determined deadline.

The first step to create a goal is to have a clear vision of your dream. What is it that you want? A house, a car, lose weight, be promoted? Whatever you dream is has to be clear, exactly how you want it, how much does it cost, where you can buy it. Once the what is clear, then you can take the next step and determine the how and when. The best way to set up your goal is making it smart, measurable, attainable, realistic and timed.

Continue walking towards your dreams.

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cooperative which has an asset of more than P50-Million up to P100-Million assets and for the large cooperatives which have more than P100-Million assets.

He stressed that cooperatives are one of the vehicles in providing economic activity to the communities especially in the countryside.

“However, in terms of doing business, only a few understand how it is to run a business,” Escobar said.

He said the CDA will be reaching out to these cooperatives by helping them come out with audited reports which is a very big challenge for everyone.

Escobar said the CDA will be tapping the assistance of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants in this pursuit. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

Launch... from page 7

of the two countries will certainly continue to increase with an adequate amount of connectivity between the two countries” he added.

CEO of Garuda Indonesia, Ari Askhara stated that this service is also a part of the airline’s effort to provide a sleamless connectivity for passengers in both countries through the first regular flight connecting Manado to Davao. Ari explained, “We do hope this Manado – Davao service will further boost those economic, investment, trade and tourism activities amongst the two countries, whilst offering easier access for travelers between Davao as the one of the central business city in the Southern Philippines to various destinations in North Sulawesi”.

“With 2,3 million people travelling to Davao in 2018,

this new service will be a potential opportunity for Manado tourism. This Manado – Davao direct flight is also expected to attract tourists from Davao to explore other leading tourist destinations in Manado and other cities in North Sulawesi”.

This Manado – Davao pp service will be served with ATR 72-600 aircraft with an all-economy-class configuration and capable of carrying 70 passengers.

The passengers will be able to fly non-stop between Manado and Davao twice per week on Fridays and Mondays. The flight will depart from Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado (GA7401) at 10.30 LT and arrive in Francisco Bangoy International Airport, Davao at 12.30 LT. Meanwhile, the return flight from Francisco Bangoy International Airport, Davao (GA 7402) will leave at 13.15 LT and arrive in Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado at 15.10 LT. (By Ptr. Arnold T. San Agustin The Bureau Chief of Mindanao Daily News Davao)

Opinion... from page 4

organizations face “topdown persecution by the government” are baseless and absurd. In fact, despite hurling criticisms against news organizations that carry fake news about his administration, the Chief Executive still signed his very first administrative order as Chief Executive creating an inter-agency body tasked to protect members of the press. The President also recently signed Republic Act 11458, which expands the coverage of exemptions from revealing the source of published news or information obtained in confidence.

Nevertheless, the Duterte

DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF REAL ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: I, JERITO CANOY, of legal age, Filipino, and with residence address at Luyong Bonbon, Opol, Misamis Oriental, is one of the heirs and also the authorized representative of all the heirs of the late Ignacio Canoy based in the Special Power of Attorney dated March 7, 2009 notarized by Atty. Lynn Amor L. Paclar-Panulaya with Doc No. 131, Page 27, Book No. LII, Series of 2019 which are the owner, possessor and the heirs of the late Ignacio Canoy who is the true, lawful, registered and legitimate owner of a parcel of residential land situated at Pinikitan, Camaman- an, Cagayan de Oro City with a house with Tax Declaration No. G-063549 and Property Index No. 164-03-052-02-255 B-l with a total floor area of 96 sq.m, more or less and the said parcel of land as evidenced by Tax Declaration No. G-063548 and Property Index No. 164- 03-052-02-255 with an area of 270 sq.m, more or less more particularly described as follows: Description of Property Cadastral Lot 2058 C-l Assessor’s Lot No.255, Block 02 Boundaries: North: Proposed Road; South: A. Paraguya; East: Roadlot; and West: M. Embate

That for and in consideration of the sum of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P300,000.00) Philippine Currency, receipt of which in full is hereby acknowledged, I do hereby SELL, TRANSFER, and CONVEY unto and in favor of BERNA MIEL BOTTOMLEY, Filipino, of legal age, widow and with residential address at Pinikitan, Camamamn-an, Cagayan de Oro City, her heirs, successors, and assigns, the said residential land situated at Pinikitan, Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City, which parcel of land as evidenced by Tax Declaration No. G-063548 and Property Index No. 164-03-05202-255 with an area of 270 sq.m, more or less with a house with Tax Declaration No. G-063549 and Property Index No. 164-03-052- 02-255 B-l with a total floor area of 96 sq.m. more or less together with all the improvements found therein, free from any liens and encumbrances.

I do hereby warrant to defend the peaceful ownership and possession of the said property by the said vendee, BERNA MIEL BOTTOMLEY from any and all adverse claims of any person or party whatsoever.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto set their hands this ___ day of APR 23 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

Prepared by:

ROSALINDA B. MIEL

JERITO CANOY BERNA MIEL BOTTOMLEY VENDOR VENDEE SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF: _____________________

_____________________

ACKNOWLEDGMEN REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO . . . ) S. S.

PERSONALLY APPEARED, before me this_ day of APR 23 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines JERITO CANOY with Prof. Driver’s License K02-92-050011 known to me to be the same person who executed the foregoing instrument and he acknowledged to me that the same is his own free act and voluntary deed.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, the day, year and place above written.

Doc. No. 265; Page No. 54; Book No. 10; Series of 2019 MDN: Sept 30, Oct 7 & 14, 2019

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TAKING PART IN A TRASH-FREE OCEAN. Employee-volunteers of Davao Light and Power Company rolled up their sleeves for a nationwide coastal clean up activity last September 21, 2019. This activity is in celebration of the annual International Coastal Clean Up Day organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in coordination with the different LGUs all over the country.

A total of 19 sacks of trash were collected in two different sites, which were at the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park in Sitio Punta Dumalag Matina Aplaya, Davao City and at the coastal area in Barangay Cagangohan, Panabo City.

Davao Light will continue on its commitment in helping save the ocean and protecting the wildlife living in it.

lacious “people” around them. I also observed a lot of people living a thief life, as if it it has been giving them without limitation.

“Let’s enjoy every single loophole in law!” What a sad and fatal attraction! +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me in Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot. com or www.klausdoringfrom page 4 sclassicialmusic.blogspot. bottoms, believing in fal- com. government makes sure that justice is served, regardless of any political leaning. It is not the policy and practice of the current government to “harass” dissenters, as we only present our side of the story. The national government will keep on telling the truth, and we remain confident the people themselves will tell President Duterte’s true legacy.

Life...

Rice... from page 6

full day of trading following the attack on Saudi Arabia’s key crude oil facilities, Brent crude oil prices increased by 7.17 dollars per barrel from the previous trading day, the largest single-day increase in Brent crude oil prices in the past decade.

Because each barrel holds 42 gallons, each sustained 1 dollar per barrel change in the price of crude oil translates to upward pressure of 2.4 cents per gallon in the price of gasoline.

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:

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.

According to EIA analysis, about half of a crude oil price change passes through to retail gasoline prices within two weeks.

About 80 percent of the crude oil price change passes through to gasoline prices within four weeks. The gasoline price passthrough tends to be more rapid when crude oil prices increase rather than when they decrease.

(Xinhua) EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT 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.

COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE By:

MDN: Sept 16, 23 & 30, 2019

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

NUZAR N. BALATERO, CESO VI

Regional Director AMONG HEIRS With SPECIAL Republic of the Philippines Department of Finance BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE Revenue Region No. 16 Cagayan de Oro City

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late IRENEO P. CAHULOGAN, who died on February NOTICE OF SALE 22, 2019 without will and no debts; the (For Real and/or Personal Property) Decedent left a parcel of land situated TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: at Bonbon, Cagayan de Oro City covered by Transfer Certificate of Title

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 No. T-171157, particularly described 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, to wit; TRANSFER CERTIFICATION 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 OF TITLE NO. T-171157; LOT NO. : Hundred Twenty Nine Pesos and Eighty Six Centavos (Php 1,416,929.86), respectively, due the Republic of the Philippines per Assessment Notice No. 1588-A-14, Psd-10-044339; PORTION 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.

OF LOT : 1588-A, Psd-10-039791; Land Use : (Residential); LOCATION: DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL/REAL PROPERTY(IES) (If more space is needed, use reverse side) Bonbon, Cagayan de Oro City; AREA: TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE (275)

1. Tax Declaration No.: G-287124 Kind of Property: Building Square Meters; are the subject of EX Location: #002, Purok I-A, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City TRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG Floor Area: 63 square meters Boundaries: HEIRS with SPECIAL POWER OF AT Floor Price: Php 117,810.00 TORNEY; executed by and between: 1.

2. Title No.: 137-2014003783 LORNA V. CAHULOGAN, of legal age, Tax Declaration No.: G-287120 Filipino, widow and a resident of Bugo, Kind of Property: Residential Location: Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City Cagayan de Oro City; 2. HANSEL V. Area: 140 square meters CAHULOGAN, of legal age, Filipino, Boundaries: North: NE: LOT 19119-J-2-C-2-B-2-B

East: SE: LOT 19120,CAD,369-D married and a resident of Bugo, Cagayan

South: SW: LOT 19119-J-2-C-2-B-1 de Oro City; and 3. GRETEL MAY V.

West: NW: LOT 19119-J-2-C-2-A Floor Price: Php 159,600.00 CAHULOGAN, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Bugo, Cagayan

The Bureau of Internal Revenue reserves the right to reject any or all bids received. de Oro City; Under Notary Public of

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

Atty. PERSEVERANDO L. ARAÑA,

JR.; as per Doc. No. 36; Page No. 7;

COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE By: Book No. 47; Series of 2019.

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

Regional Director

MINDANAO DAILY

FEATURE

The Purveyor of Truth, Justice and Development

Editor: MARK FRANCISCO

Monday, September 30, 2019

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Cainta embraces Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo! Program

AJINOMOTO Philippines Corporation (APC) in collaboration with Department of Health (DOH) and Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) formed ties with the Cainta local government to launch the Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo! 2019 Program.

The ceremonial contract signing held last September 20, 2019 at Cainta Elementary School was graced by former DOH Undersecretary and Mag -Pinggang-Pinoy® Tayo! 2019 Technical Working Group (TWG) Chairman Dr. Ethelyn P. Nieto, Cainta Mayor Johnielle Kieth Nieto, Cainta Vice Mayor Ace Bernardo Servillon, DOH CALABARZON Division Chief Dr. Noel Pasion, FNRI Science Research Specialist II Ms. Jovina B. Sandoval, and APC Group President Tsutomu Nara.

The country has been facing decades-long phenomenon called “Double Burden of Malnutrition”, which the World Health Organization (WHO) defined as the “coexistence of undernutrition along with overweight and obesity, or diet-related noncommunicable diseases, within individuals, households and populations, and across the lifecourse.”.

In 2018, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation partnered with government agencies to conduct the pilot run of Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo! in order to raise awareness and promote the practice of Pinggang Pinoy® in malnutrition hotspots in Quezon City, Kalookan, Malabon and Navotas. This year, the publicprivate alliance brings the program to Cainta to educate its homemakers on the causes and effects of the Double Burden of Malnutrition and make available practical tips on how to serve Pinggang Pinoy® using Ajinomoto’s delicious, healthy, easy-toprepare and affordable recipes.

Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo! 2019 Program aims to unite Cainta to adopt Pinggang Pinoy® and promote healthier eating habits to fight Double Burden of Malnutrition.

The program’s TWG, led by Dr. Nieto, has started to convene representatives from the four (4) institutions to develop modules for homemakers, barangay health workers and barangay nutrition scholars based on careful nutrition needs assessment. The education and livelihood programs as well as the improvement evaluation will ensue until year 2020. Cainta Government also expressed their strong commitment to promote the

Contract signing participants (right to left) Cainta Mayor Johnielle Kieth Nieto, Former DOH Undersecretary and Mag -Pinggang-Pinoy® Tayo!

2019 Technical Working Group (TWG) Chairman Dr. Ethelyn Nieto, DOH CALABARZON Division Chief Dr. Noel Pasion, FNRI Science Research Specialist Ms. Jovina Sandoval, and APC Group President Tsutomu Nara. Also present are Technical Working Group Committee members (standing from right to left) Cainta Municipal Health Officer Dr. Edgardo Gonzaga, Nutritionist- Dietitian Ms. Fely Velandria, RND, MSc., Ajinomoto Director Mr. Andrew Ong and Health Marketing Specialist Mr. Joevin Eusebio.

Cainta Mayor Johnielle Kieth Nieto addressed the participants explaining his advocacy to improve health and nutrition status of the citizens of Cainta.

practice of Pinggang Pinoy® in the whole municipality.

APC President Tsutomu Nara conveyed his gratitude to the program’s stakeholders saying, “We all came here today to mark the beautiful changes that will happen in CAINTA! And I thank all of you for showing your commitment. This event is a milestone that aims for a healthier citizenry to fight Double Burden of Malnutrition, not only in Cainta but in the Philippines.”.

For updates about Mag-

Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo!, visit www.ajinomoto.com.ph and facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH. *** The Ajinomoto Group is a global company with specialties in the business of food and amino acids, guided by our leading-edge bioscience and fine chemical technologies.

Based on the corporate message “Eat Well, Live Well.”, we have been scientifically pursuing the possibilities of amino acids in supporting

Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation Group President Tsutomu Nara delivered speech expressing commitment and support to the implementation of Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo! Program in Cainta.

the healthy lives of people all around the world. We aim for future growth and continuous contribution to greater wellness by creating value through sustainable and innovative solutions for communities and society.

The Ajinomoto Group has offices in 35 countries and regions, and sells products in more than 130 countries and regions. In fiscal 2018, sales were 1.1274 trillion yen(10.1 billion U.S. dollars). To learn more, visit www.ajinomoto. com.

Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo! Program is a public-private alliance to help Filipino people combat Double Burden of Malnutrition.

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Jimenez in a statement.

“The Comelec has anticipated this, and we are confident that our employees in the field are prepared to handle the last-day registration scenario,” Jimenez added.

Jimenez said pursuant to Section 6 of Comelec Resolution No. 10549, the following procedures are to be observed on the last day of voter registration: If there are still applicants lined up to register within the 30-meter radius from the OEO by 3 p.m. of September 30, 2019, their names will be promptly and consecutively listed down.

Each name will be announced repeatedly three times in the order in which the applicants’ names were listed. Applicants who are not present when their names are called shall no longer be allowed to file their application.

When an applicant’s name is called and he/she is present, his/her application will be processed and his/her biometric data will be captured.

The process continues until all those listed shall have been processed.

Jimenez also advised members of the vulnerable sectors that there is a special lane provided for them.

“An Express Lane is provided for Persons with Disabilities, Senior Citizens and Heavily Pregnant Applicants,” Jimenez said.

Applicants are asked to proceed to the OEO in their city or municipality, or any satellite registration center in their locality, where they intend to vote, and present at least one valid ID. Meanwhile, the Comelec official reported that they have so far received over 2.6 million applications since the registration started last month.

“As of Sept. 21, 2019, the running total of the number of applications processed nationwide stands at 2,645,446,” he added.

The registration period started on Aug. 1, 2019.

It accepts all types of applications such as for registration, transfer, change/corrections of entries, reactivation, inclusion, and reinstatement of names in the list of voters. (PNA)

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engage in selling these pirated optical disks,” Arnaldo said in a radio interview.

The official said the operation was based on reports from concerned citizens regarding the proliferation of fake CDs and DVDs at the city public market.

The vendors were reportedly selling the pirated materials, some of which were imported from China, at P30 to 35 each, he said.

The OMB team coordinated the matter with city police chief, Col. Aden Lagradante, who immediately assigned a composite team to assist the raid.

The police team, headed

by Lt. Col. Jose Mari Simangan, was composed of personnel from the Regional

Intelligence Division-City Intelligence Branch, Police Station 06, City Mobile Force Company, Mobile Patrol Unit, and City Operations and Management Branch.

Arnaldo said the confiscated items were brought to the city police headquarters at Camp Fermin Lira here for inventory.

He said these will be sent to their head office in Quezon City for another accounting before they will be destroyed.

The official said they will use them as evidence for the filing of administrative cases against the stall owners, whose identities were not released, for violation of Republic Act 9239 or the Optical Media Board Law. In July 2016, OMB personnel seized around P42 million worth of pirated CDs and DVDs in a raid at the city central public market.

Arnaldo said they will regularly coordinate with city government and the police to ensure that the illegal activity will not resume at the public market.

“We will also conduct more enforcement operations to totally stop these activities,” he added. (MindaNews)

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Region in Muslim Mindanao (PRO BARMM).

Delos Santos said, the vehicle seized from the possession of Monares is a “hot car” a term used by the police referring to vehicle reported being stolen or suspicious.

In his defense, Monares said he bought the car, a white Ford Everest with temporary plate number IK 3400, from a fellow police officer assigned at PRO 10, identified as Captain Ramces Cartajena, according to Delos Santos.

Upon verification with the Land Transportation Office, the vehicle’s registered owner is from Sta. Ana, Manila.

Monares is facing charges in violation of anti-carnapping and anti-fencing laws while Cartajena is being investigated.

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blinks the hazard light when sudden stop occurs and front and rear wavy disc brakes with 1 channel Antilock Braking System (ABS) for more stable braking system.

“We are excited to bring to the Filipino market our latest model, The All-New GENIO and the All-New ADV150. These new models will add excitement to the joy of riding a Honda motorcycle. We are confident that our Filipino customers will appreciate the motorcycles we created because we made them with their dreams and aspirations in mind,” said Mitsuishi.

“The All-New Genio and the All-New ADV150

Monday, September 30, 2019 combine innovation with style and function so it’s not only the male riders who will experience the joy of riding, but ladies, as well,” Mitsuishi added.

These two new models will be available at the Honda 3S Shops on December 2019 for The All-New GENIO with an SRP of Php72,900.00 and in January 2020 for The All-New ADV150, with an SRP of Ph149,000.00.

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electronic billboards as well as banners and streamers in strategic locations. Stickering activities are also being conducted nationwide to enjoin more motorists in supporting the advocacy.

Through a dedicated R&D team constantly creating fuels that will deliver optimum performance and efficiency for every type of vehicle, Petron has been acknowledged as a fuel innovator and a trusted source of quality fuel. It invested USD2 billion in upgrading its Bataan refinery to ensure that its products, while processed locally, meet and even surpass global standards. And, with the widest network of more than 2,400 stations nationwide, even the more remote countryside areas are sure to have access to the products and services offered by Petron.

With its deep understanding of Philippine driving conditions and utmost concern for the welfare of motorists, the new advocacy further strengthens Petron’s commitment to provide Filipino consumers with the best experience at every touch point, with a guarantee that they are indeed being ‘Fuel Wise’ with Petron.

FUEL EFFICIENCY: “Did you know that having the right tire pressure provides less road friction and less road friction means less fuel consumption? Fuel Wise.”

Kia...

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audacity to perform on and off the racetrack. SRP for the Kia Forte GT starts at PHP 1,650,000.

The Kia Forte GT is an award winning vehicle, gaining recognition as the highest ranked entry in the compact car segment for the US J.D. Power 2019 (APEAL) Study; and the Best-in-class for the 2019 Autopacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards.

For more information on Kia Philippines’ product line-up, log on to https:// www.kia.com/ph/ or visit any of its dealerships nationwide.

September 27, 2019 Barangay Chairman Ruben Gonzales Coros together with his constituents listens to MSgt Joseph Fernando CMO Chief had his lecture with regards to Violent Extremism Awareness during the Kumpas Barangay at Barangay Bolong, Zamboanga City . With lecturers from PIA-IX, CDSWD, DOH Nicole Turralde and TESDA and Sgt Hassan JTFZ CMO. (Photo by Yana Sunga MDN)

of people living a thief life, as if it it has been giving them without limitation.

“Let’s enjoy every single loophole in law!” What a sad and fatal attraction! +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me in Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot. com or www.klausdoringsclassicialmusic.blogspot. com.

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organizations face “topdown persecution by the government” are baseless and absurd. In fact, despite hurling criticisms against news organizations that carry fake news about his administration, the Chief Executive still signed his very first administrative order as Chief Executive creating an inter-agency body tasked to protect members of the press. The President also recently signed Republic Act 11458, which expands the coverage of exemptions from revealing the source of published news or information obtained in confidence.

Nevertheless, the Duterte government makes sure that justice is served, regardless of any political leaning. It is not the policy and practice of the current government to “harass” dissenters, as we only present our side of the story. The national government will keep on telling the truth, and we remain confident the people themselves will tell President Duterte’s true legacy.

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to ensure that the prevailing Panama disease ravaging the banana plantations in Davao del Norte does not spread and contaminate more plants.

Jubahib said he was compelled to act after receiving complaints from residents who were barred from using from page 4 public roads. bottoms, believing in fal- He added that the move lacious “people” around is also in line with President them. I also observed a lot Rodrigo Duterte’s order

Life...

Cheer Me Up!

By CHERRY L. HIDALGO Secondary School Teacher I Talakag National High School

YES cheerleading is definitely a sport. Cheer teams work out, run and have to deal with all team players just like any other sport. The only difference is that this sport combines spirit, dance, sweat and cheer for its performance and may or may not be competitive.

High school cheerleading contains aspects of school spirit as well as competition. These teams have become part of a yearround cycle which starts in June and ends in March of the succeeding year. Like varsity athletes, cheerleaders must practice and to clear public roads of obstructions.

“It’s not about politics.

What matters to me is to respond to the complaints of the residents in these villages and what is mandated to me as the governor in the province,” the governor said.

Meanwhile, Martin said public access was not denied on the roads in question and that they merely installed gated checkpoints

train in order to be in top physical shape to perform stunts, jumps, tumbling and pyramids. Cheerleaders use their strength to lift other team members in the air, enabling them to use pom-poms and signs more effectively.

As crowd leaders, the cheerleading team is the connection between the fans and the athletes. The energy and enthusiasm produced by the crowd can rally a sports team to play better and boost overall morale. It is the cheerleading team’s task to unify the crowd in its efforts. Cheerleaders preserve school traditions and come up with new ways to improve fan involvement. for security reasons.

He also voiced apprehension that the unbridled access to roads within the prison reservation would encourage inmates working in the banana plantations to try to escape.

Jubahib said the provincial government has allotted PHP15 million for each road in the three barangays, to be used in graveling, widening and concreting. (PNA)

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GILBERT Y. CHAO - Motoring Editor

MOTORING

Monday, September 30, 2019

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Honda Unveils the All-new Genio and the All-new ADV150 HONDA Philippines, Inc., the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the Philippines, recently launched two new bikes in one event, The AllNew GENIO and The AllNew ADV150.

The All-New GENIO has an ever-expanding line of innovative and stylish motorcycle that is intended to allow Filipinas to experience the joy of riding. The chic design and special features of The All-New GENIO will solve the mobility concerns of the

female commuters.

It is equipped with smart technology and enhanced smart power.

It also has LED headlight and a digital meter panel with ECO indicator as well as a secure key shutter with seat opener.

It also has a 14L U-box capacity and features tubeless tires and an inner rack. With safety being a standard in all of Honda’s motorcycles, The All-New Genio is equipped with a combibrake system having a front disc brake and rear mechanical drum braking system.

The All-New GENIO is also appropriate for the body frame of a Filipina that is light-weight and easy to handle without compromising safety and comfort of ride. On top of that, it also aligns with the on-the-move attitude of Filipino, with its power charger that will make digital communication easier, without any reason for charging problem.

Perfectly matching The All-New GENIO and a modern Filipina, HPI also launched their newest Female Brand Ambassador, Ms. Yassi Pressman. “We chose Yassi Pressman because

we believe that she personifies what The AllNew GENIO is all about, cool and fashionable,” said Susumu Mitsuishi, President of Honda Philippines, Inc. The All-New ADV150’s unique design and exemplary features embodies the preference of a unique individual who loves urban adventure.

The one-of-a-kind feature of The All-New ADV150 is its adjustable windscreen combined with a futuristic and manly design armed with latest features of smart technology. It is also equipped with allLED lighting system, full digital meter panel for clear riding information reading, power charger console box, 28L large utility box with seat stopper, naked handlebar and the Smart Key System.

It also has 14-inch front tire size and 13inch rear tire size as well as twin sub-tank rear suspension for a more comfortable ride. And since safety is foremost in all its products, The All-New ADV150 features an emergency stop signal (ESS) which automatically See HONDA, page 11

Petron Launches “Fuel Wise” Advocacy for Filipino Motorists

Kia Introduces the Forte GT

PETRON, with its commitment to sustain the country’s fuel requirements spanning more than 85 years, has always placed the needs of the Filipino motorists at the forefront of its endeavors.

Taking this promise a step further, Petron is launching its “Fuel Wise” advocacy, a comprehensive campaign that aims to help Filipino motorists choose wise options to ensure that they are safe on the road, that their vehicles are properly maintained, that they get good fuel mileage, and that they use high-quality fuel.

Here are some examples of Petron Fuel Wise tips: ROAD SAFETY: “Going for a long drive?

Aside from checking your engine and gears, remember to take note

“FORTE.” it is an expression of power, of strength; of an exceptional ability cutting above the rest.

In music, it means to be louder, bolder, stronger – to feel the rush unleashed in a snap. In life, it’s reflected through the people with the desire for speed. The Kia Forte GT is a feisty echo of that ignited passion.

This car radiates power, with styling cues from the intimidating Kia Stinger. Its aggressive fascia with signature LEDs is complemented by a blacked-out “Tiger Nose Grill” with red accents. In the rear, there are dual exhaust pipes, a duck tail spoiler in black and again, a signature LED rear lighting. The Forte GT has a brawny beltline, giving it a well-proportioned shape.

of emergency hotlines and emergency stops on major highways. Fuel Wise.”

CAR CARE: “Replacing clogged air filters regularly can improve engine performance and increase acceleration time and gas mileage.

Fuel Wise.”

FUEL QUALITY: “Cheaper price does not guarantee quality.

The few pesos you save today may end up costing you more tomorrow. Fuel Wise.”

CONSUMER PROTECTION: “Always ask for your receipt.

Fuel Wise.”

With the roll-out of the Petron “Fuel Wise” advocacy, commuters will see road safety reminders, car-care advice, fuel efficient driving tips, and fuel recommendations in See PETRON, page 11

Looking at it gives an immediate impression that’s in a sense, provocative. It’s a car with all the drive inside waiting to be let loose.

And as in any Kia car bearing the GT badge, pushing the Start button makes all the difference.

Shifting it to “Sport Mode” means business.

Doing so unleashes all of Forte GT’s 204 horses under the hood, thanks to its 1.6L Inline-4 Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection Engine. A maximum pull of 265Nm is on tap from around 1,500-4,500rpm, making this vehicle quick on overtakes. Even for a front-wheel drive, the feisty car on 7-speed dual clutch transmission makes the car more responsive and gives an overall adrenalinepumped connection between car and

driver… now if that isn’t provocative enough.

The Kia Forte GT is

not for the fainthearted.

It’s for people with the See KIA, page 11