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DOJ to probe ‘GCTA for sale’ in Bilibid By BENJAMIN PULTA

MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday confirmed that an investigation would be undertaken on possible irregularities in the computation of good conduct time allowance (GCTA) on the prisoners’ remaining sentences. In a chance interview, Guevarra said he believes such anomalies happen inside the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) but noted that an investigation will come only after the Senate has concluded its own legislative inquiry. “It’s still in the Senate. So, further investigation is being done to validate the existence of the so-called GCTA for sale. I do not have the facts before me but I tend to believe that is a very real possibility,” he said. “ ( D ) e f i n it e l y. T h at (GCTA irregularities) will be part of the investigation because after we have completed the guidelines or even before that, I intend See PROBE, page 11

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11 convicts heed PRRD’s call to surrender: PNP By CHRISTOPHER LLOYD CALIWAN

PNP chief, Gen. Oscar Albayalde. (File

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra. (PNA

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MANILA – A total of 11 convicts freed under the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) law have so far heeded President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s call to surrender to authorities, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Gen. Oscar Albayalde, said Friday. “As of this time, many are surrendering while some are going straight to the BuCor (Bureau of Corrections). All of them have voluntarily surrendered. Some are friends with our police officers so they proceeded to the nearest police station,” Albayalde said in a radio interview. The 11 convicts – nine from Cagayan and one each from Cebu and Pasay -- were taken into custody and have undergone documentation, he said. “And of course, it is important that they undergo medical See CALL, page 11

Sen Bong Go issues statement on re-arrest of freed criminals SENATOR Bong Go, in his firm support to President Duterte’s order to rer-arrest freed heinous crime convicts, szaid in a statement issued the other day: “ Monday pa ako nagsabi na heads will roll. Ngayon, nag-order na si Pangulong Duterte na ipahuli ulit ang mga prisoners na pinalaya na hindi naman dapat qualified for GCTA. Sa ngayon, binibigyan sila ng oportunidad na magsurrender. If ayaw nila magsur-

render, considered fugitive na sila at danger to the public so shoot to kill if they resist arrest. I fully support the President’s order for the immediate re-arrest of all recidivists, habitual delinquents, escapees, and convicts involved in heinous crimes who were released because of the wrongful application of the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) under Republic Act See ISSUES, page 11

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First-ever culture, peace colloquium to be staged at CDO CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is set to hold the first-ever Culture and Peace Colloquium with the theme, “Kultura at Kapayapaan Tungo sa Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Buhay,” September 9 at the

Ricardo E. Rotoras Memorial Hall (Gymnasium), University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP), here. In partnership with the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)-10, Regional Development Council (RDC)-

Pamela Jay Orias, chairperson of NUJP Cagayan de Oro Chapter, expresses appreciation to the 4thInfantry Division for reaching out to NUJP to clarify issues on red tagging. (ZRD/PIA Cagayan de Oro)

Military denies red-tagging CDO journalists CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The 4th Infantry Division (4ID) of Philippine Army denied involvement in red-tagging of Cagayan de Oro-based journalists. “Red tagging is not part of our policy and campaign. We have nothing to gain from it. This is cheap propaganda to create a divide between us,” said Major General Franco Nemesio M. Gacal, 4ID commander, during a dialogue between the 4ID and the Cagayan de Oro chapter of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), Wednesday, September. 4. Gacal gave assurance that the military is not against media who are interviewing commanders of the New People’s Army (NPA). “We are not taking it against you. Through your articles, their statement na sinusulat niyo, nababasa naming ang intention ng kalaban (their statement

10, Office of the Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS) Region X, USTP, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-10, the activity will highlight the critical role of culture and peace in socio-

economic development. About 500 participants are expected from RDC-X members and accredited private sector organizations, members of the Regional Peace and Order (RPOC)X, academe, particularly cultural studies students and instructors of higher

education institutions, local civil society, particularly those from the culture and arts groups, media, and peace advocates. The colloquium aims to promote culture, peace and conflict sensitivity in the development processes to positively impact in-

POPCOM 10, PGLDN seek to establish ISDN in LDN TUBOD, Lanao del Norte -- The Provincial Population Office headed in collaboration with the Commission on Population and Development (Popcom)-10 held the orientation and organization meeting for the “Establishment of Information and Ser vice Delivery Network (ISDN) on Adolescent Health and Development (AHD)” at Macapagal Training Center in Governor Arsenio A. Quibranza Provincial Government Center, Pigcarangan, here, August 29. Kasherette A. Amandac, information officer of Popcom-10, discussed the Adolescent Health and Development Program by

The Provincial Population Office headed in collaboration with the Commission on Population and Development (Popcom)-10 holds the orientation and organization meeting for the “Establishment of Information and Service Delivery Network (ISDN) on Adolescent Health and Development (AHD)” at Macapagal Training Center in Governor Arsenio A. Quibranza Provincial Government Center, Pigcarangan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, August 29. (PIO LDN)

that you are writing, we are able to determine the intention of the enemy). That is See SEEK, page 9 advantageous sa amin(to us) so why should we prevent you from talking to those NPA to get their side? It is like opening them in public, without your reports and articles mahihirapan din kaming e-assess ang kabilang side (we will find it hard to assess their side),” he added. To resolve the issue, Gacal urges members of the NUJP to share information with the security forces. We need to cooperate, share information so we can connect the dots to identify who is behind the red-tagging. Let us show them that we are not afraid of their tactics, he further said. Pamela Jay Orias, chairperson of NUJP Cagayan de Oro Chapter, expressed of the Strategic Communications task group read some of the open letters appreciation to the 4ID Members written by freshmen students of the Bukidnon State University (BukSU) urging com-

Bukidnon students write open letters urging NPA to return to the fold of law

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munist rebels to return to the fold of the law.

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- First-year students of the Bukidnon State University (BukSU) have written open letters urging communist rebels to surrender and return to mainstream society. Cpt. Ryan Layug, spokesperson of the 403rdInfantry Brigade of the Philippine Army, said most of the letters are appealing to the New People’s Army (NPA) to return to the fold of the law and grab the opportunity to live peacefully with their families and loved ones. “BukSU invited me to talk about national security during the National See RIGHT, page 9

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Police arrest riding in tandem who shot dead couple in Lanao ILIGAN City--Police arrested in a pursuit operations the suspects allegedly responsible behind the shooting to death a couple last Wednesday (August4) in

Purok 4, Barangay Candis, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. Major Salman Saad, information officer of Provincial Police Office in Lanao del Norte, identified the suspects as Hamja Acampong, 32, and Nicole Valendes,

20, all residents of Purok 2, Dableston, Sultan Naga Dimaporo town. Saad said the arresting police officers confiscated from the suspects .45 pistol and an empty magazine.

IN partnership with the Department of Trade an d In du str y ( DT I ) Davao del Sur Provinc i a l O f f i c e t h rou g h it s Ne g o s yo C enter, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) – Regional Welfare Office XI conducted a 5-day Skills Training on Romblon Bag Making last August 19-23, 2019 at the Women’s Crisis Training Center, Padada, Davao del Sur. The training was attended by fifteen (15) officers and members of the Padada OFW Family Circle(OFC) Federation. It aims to provide the OFC members with the necessary skills in making presentable bags made of Romblon which is useful in their livelihood project. Trinidad Pogoy, train-

er from DTI provided the steps and procedures in weaving the mat and taught them different kinds and bag designs made from romblon. Actual weaving and making of the bags were demonstrated by the trainer. At the end of the activity, the OFC members were able to make different kinds of rom-

blon bags. These include; shoulder and sling bags, cellphone holder, wallet, envelop, pouch, wine holder and bayong. OFC Federation President Dolores Quiroga felt glad for the skill she acquired from the training. “The training has equipped us with the skills we need in order to have a sustainable liveli-

By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent

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OFC Members Train on Romblon Bag Making

hood project. With this, we can start our plan to establish a romblon bag making project. This is very helpful for the organization and to the members as well to earn income,” she said. OWWA Family Welfare Officer (FWO) Herman Sab and Novie Marie Anlocotan, DTI Senior Business Counselor fa-

cilitated the 5-day training. The Padada OFC Federation is composed of twelve (12) OFW Family Circles ogranized by FWO Sab in Padada, Davao del Sur. They were federated on May 9, 2016 to strengthen each organization. (by: Maricel T. Sarabillo, LCO, OWWA – RWO XI)

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Leave the teachers alone

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Leave the teachers alone in the classrooms. No ifs and buts. I agree with House Bill No. 4232 known as the School Health and Safety Act filed by Rep. Kristine Alexie Tutor of Bohol province’s 3rd district and it is timely and relevant at this point in time in the history of the Philippine educational system. The bill’s main focus is on the health snd safety of students in public schools whether technical or vocational. It is also more of the removal of non-teaching responsibilities of teachers and faculty members in all public schools. I agree with Rep. Tutor 100 percent especially at

this time when educational standards in the country have not only stagnated but are deteriorating. With the declining performance of over populated public schools in examinations and global competitions something is clearly wrong. This is due to many factors such as teachers’ involvement in non-teaching works assigned to them. These include guidance and even psychological counseling as well as providing entertainment during fiestas, Christmas parties and other occasions. Some teachers also act as doctors or nurses because there are no medical personnel available. Public school teachers and even some private school teachers couldn’t

refuse lest they don’t receive favorable endorsement or recommendations from their superiors. Yes, sadly in the Philippines a lot of public school teachers had to jockey for endorsements from local officials especially if they don’t have the required eligibility and other credentials. And this lopsided setup imposed on them affects their performance and by extension their students. Teachers can only spend so many hours in a day without burning out that they shorten their teaching hours by about a half thus leaving their students to fend for themselves with all their materials while they make cut flowers or other decors to be used for school

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visits by their supervisors. Sad and true. In fact I came to know of a teacher in one of Cagayan de Oro City’s hinterland barangays (villages) who had to cancel classes to prepare some thesis for the principal. And that’s not including election season when public school teachers are required to serve in the Board of Canvassers while their allowances are delayed no thanks to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Congress. See TEACHERS, page 11

Speaking Out

Nalusutan o nagpalusot?

IN the case of dismissed Bureau of Corrections (BUCOR) chief Nicanor Faeldon, lightning seems to have struck twice. Recall that in his previous life, Faeldon resigned from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) following the discovery that more than P6.4 billion worth of shabu had slipped past the Manila Port in 2017. Having come up short in the President’s all-out war against drugs, one would think that it would be the end of Faeldon’s career in this administration. But no, he must have been the President’s favorite among favorites – the men in uniform. Shortly, Faeldon was recycled and posted as Deputy Director at the Office of Civil Defense.

There, Faeldon warmed the bench while waiting for the post of BUCOR Chief, then held by Bato de la Rosa, to become vacant. Bato’s post became open when the former PNP chief ran and won as a senator. Faeldon had some preparation of sorts for his BUCOR job by personally experiencing some “jail time”. In 2018, Faeldon was arrested and detained at the Senate due to his refusal to participate in the investigation of the Senate blue ribbon committee chaired Senator Dick Gordon. Gordon was looking into the alleged corruption at the BOC. Of course, Faeldon’s accommodations at the Senate “jail” were far superior to the regular cells at the BUCOR.

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As new BUCOR Chief, Faeldon appeared to hit the ground running, further tightening security measures in an effort to control the well-publicized drug trade, reportedly controlled from within prison walls. As part of heightened security measures, ingress and egress to the New Bilibid Prison Reservation were strictly controlled. So was prisoner visitation. The “militarization” under the former Marine went to a higher gear when prison guards even started to sport “Desert Storm”-style uniforms while on duty. Faeldon imposed a curfew within the reservation and by 8 p.m., residents described their place as a virtual ghost town. On the side, Faeldon appears to also strictly imple-

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ment the instructions from his boss in Malacañan – the immediate implementation of the privatization of the New Bilibid Prisons. The reservation sits on more than 400 hectares of prime real estate, separated only by a wall from the posh Ayala Alabang Village. It would be a crown jewel in any developer’s portfolio. Faeldon has started clearing the prison reservation, by ejecting retired prison employees who have enjoyed employee housing privileges for generations. Faeldon appears to be implementing well the See NALUSUTAN, page 11

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Catholic peacebuilding and extractives SOUTH BEND, Indiana, USA (MindaNews/06 September) – Watching CNN’s coverage of the massive devastation resulting from Hurricane Dorian’s impact on the Bahamas – for so long the darling resort of elite tourists around the world – one recalls all the other major storms that have pummeled planet Earth including Haiyan (local name – Yolanda) just a few years ago. The dramatic footages unfolding on the TV screen taken as soon as cameras could shoot and forwarded to TV stations showed the island almost annihilated by the strong winds followed with the floodwaters. Even as this essay is being written, Dorian is on its way to the eastern coast of the U.S.A. with fears that the two Carolina states would also be hit furiously.

And to think that just before Dorian’s tragic entry into humanity’s common home, the fires spreading across the Amazon forests covering not just Brazil but other countries such as Columbia, Peru and Bolivia continued to destroy vast areas of what are considered “the lungs of the earth.” Even as everyone including politicians and corporate heads publicly declared how tragic these forests fires are, they would be the first to deal with the rootcauses why the fires have occurred. And in the case of the President of Brazil, he even refused assistance from other countries to control the further spread of the fires because of political reasons, including his desire to not lose face considering that it was his policies of expanding cor-

porate extractions of the Amazon’s resources that has triggered the new occurrence of these fires. In the past weeks, various parts of the Philippines also experienced LPAs bringing heavy rains and floods. In some of the low-lying areas of Davao City from Bangkal to Los Amigos, rivers overflowed causing floods that destroyed hundreds of houses causing untold suffering on the victims. We are only in early September and there are more months before we say goodbye to 2019. So far, we haven’t had yet the major catastrophes such as Sendong and Pablo and we can only pray that within the next few months we will be spared such calamities. But we are all beginning to realize that the new normal across the planet is

the occurrence of more and more natural calamities as there has been no let-up to the worsening climate change. Despite the continuing urgent call of scientists, ecological advocates and no less than Pope Francis, our collective response to arrest global warning remains lukewarm. The recent death of Ms. Gina Lopez mainly underscored the absence of the State’s political will to sustain her legacy. Despite their clear impact on climate change, the mining and coalfire power industries - fully supported by the State and its military instrumentalities - continue to assert their colonizing power over the entire population and our environment. The Church tries to provide a counter-witness, although on the whole her See CATHOLIC, page 11

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NV farmers receive land titles, support services from DAR THE Department of Agrarian Reform Nueva Vizcaya (DARPO NV) recently distributed Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs), covering a total land area of 68.58 hectares to qualified agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Nueva Vizcaya. Farm equipment, tools, and farm inputs were also given to agrarian reform

beneficiaries’ organizations (ARBOs) during the ceremony held at the Malabing Valley Cooperative Hall, Barangay Bagahabag, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. Fredelino A. Dela Cruz, a farmer-beneficiary from Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya received three hectares; 13 farmer-beneficiaries in Kasibu town shared 28.5 hectares; six beneficia-

ries in Dupax town, 16.57 hectares; four beneficiaries from Bambang, 8.7 hectares; and seven beneficiaries from Bayombong, 5.14 hectares. OIC-PARPO II Cherry N. Magno handed over farm equipment, tools and farm inputs to representatives of recipient farmers’ organization. See SUPPORT, page 9

Effect of videogames on the academic performance of the pupils By ENGRID T. SALUGSUGAN

Some sur vey-based studies have reported a link between video game use and poor achievement in school. But correlation doesn’t prove causation. Kids who struggle in school may be more likely to seek out video games as a distraction. A recent experimental study helps address this ambiguity. Robert Weis and Brittany Cerankosky selected a group of boys who didn’t own video games (Weis and Cerankosky 2010). Then each boy was randomly assigned to one of two conditions: 1) The “video games now” group got their systems immediately and 2) The “video games later” group didn’t receive their systems until months later—after the end of the study. There is a large body of evidence which suggests that violent video games lead to increased aggression and even violence. There is some mixed evidence on the psychological effects of video game violence, but Craig Anderson (2003) offers overall implications that can be reached by looking at all studies that relate

video games to risk factors. Some studies have yielded non-significant [sic] video game effects, just as some smoking studies failed to find a significant link to lung cancer. But when one combines all relevant empirical studies using meta-analytic techniques, five separate effects emerge with considerable consistency. Violent video games are significantly associated with: increased aggressive behaviour, thoughts, and affect; increased physiological arousal; and decreased pro-social (helping) behaviour. (Anderson, 2003, Myths and Facts, para. 1). Thus, as teachers, we should always remind our pupils on the ill effects on the usage of videogames when it comes to their studies. They should be always reminded that it may inflict disadvantages as well as it has advantages. And that they should be extra careful on their so doings when using and playing these videogames. As parents as well, we should be a keen observer and guide to our children as playing videogames may contain and influence ill effects, most specifically on the psychology of the pupils.

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Accelerating infra projects needed to boost manufacturing growth

MANILA – The speedy implementation of public works towards the second semester of 2019 is seen to prop up demand and help boost the country’s manufacturing growth, said the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). In the Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries (MISSI) of the Philippine Statistics Authority, the manufacturing sector’s output continued to remain in the negative territory for July 2019. The Volume of Production Index (VoPI) declined by 8.1 percent while the Value of Production Index (VaPI) decreased by 7.3 percent in July 2019. This is the seventh consecutive month in 2019 that the volume and value indices are on the decline. The weak performance of construction-related manufactures -- including heavily weighted petroleum products, electrical machinery, non-metallic minerals, and basic metals -- accounted for much of the decline in manufacturing output. NEDA Undersecretary for Policy and Planning and currently officer-in-charge (OIC) Rosemarie G. Edillon said that the decline on

the construction-related manufactures reflected the slowdown in government spending on infrastructure since the first semester of 2019. “The slowdown on the implementation of infrastructure projects in the first semester of 2019 contributed to the weak performance of manufacturing sector. There is a need to accelerate public works spending to prop up

demand for constructionrelated infrastructure,” she said. Edillon added that to ensure sustained construction activity, expediting the approval of permits and requirements for constructionrelated projects is vital. “These initiatives are necessary for us to meet our infrastructure targets. However, this semester might be challenging for construction

activities as unfavorable weather conditions may cause disruptions,” she said. She also called for the passage of a national quality infrastructure (NQI) bill, which highlights the need for uniform product standards, testing protocol and accessible testing infrastructure to facilitate the access of MSMEs to global value chains. This must be coupled with capacity-building pro-

grams on product standards and quality assurance. MISSI is a report that monitors the production, net sales, inventories, and capacity utilization of selected manufacturing establishments to provide flash indicators on the performance of the manufacturing sector. Edillon is OIC while Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia is on leave. (PR)

MANILA – The country’s labor force continued to improve, recording increased employment and lower underemployment in July 2019, the National Economic and Development Authority said. The July round of the Labor Force Survey (LFS) of the Philippine Statistics Authority showed that employment growth rate increased by 5.7 percent in July 2019, from 1.2 percent in July 2018. This translates to 2.3 million additional employment, almost five times the 479,000 employment generated in the same period last year. The total number of employed Filipinos reached nearly 43.0 million in July 2019 on account of stronger employment in the services (6.1 percent from 4.7 percent in 2018) and agriculture sectors (7.6 percent from -7.4 percent in 2018). “While the Philippine economy has shown re-

markable improvements in the labor market, the government should continually improve its efforts towards generating more productive and higher quality employment that provides adequate income for Filipino workers and their families,” NEDA Undersecretary for Policy and Planning and current Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Rosemarie Edillon said. She added that the full implementation of the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act, and reduction of foreign investment restrictions in public utilities, retail trade and domestic-market oriented firms, are seen to create more employment opportunities for Filipinos. Meanwhile, underemployment rate – the proportion of those already employed but still wanting more work – fell to its lowest rate in all July rounds of the survey at 13.9 percent, from year-ago’s 17.2 per-

cent. This translates to a reduction of over a million underemployed workers in July 2019. On the other hand, the unemployment rate was steady at 5.4 percent, which remained to be the lowest unemployment rate recorded for all July rounds of the survey since 2009. The year-to-date unemployment rate is estimated at 5.2 percent, near the upper end of the 4.3 to 5.3 percent target in the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022. Also, the labor force participation rate (LFPR) expanded further to 62.1 percent as more Filipinos are encouraged to join the labor force. In particular, youth LFPR went up TO 38.3 percent, which is 1.5 percentage points higher than the previous survey period. “The government must continue encouraging the private sector to increase employment opportunities for young people, support-

ing technical vocational training, promoting apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs among the youth,” said Edillon. Moreover, an improvement in female LPFR was noted, given the decline in the number of females who are economically inactive or not in the labor force. A sharp decline of 3.4 percent (361,000) was observed

in the number of women who cited assumption of household and family duties as reason for not being in the labor force. Nevertheless, the government needs to speed up on its programs and policies in order to meet the government’s annual target of increasing female LFPR to 50.1 percent. “To achieve target in

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Korean beauty brands enter Duty Free PH By JOYCE ANN L. ROCAMORA

MANILA – A total of 31 Korean beauty brands offered cheaper than those sold in department stores are now available in Duty Free Philippines (DFP) outlets, the state-owned corporation announced Friday. “To date, we have about 31 K-Beauty brands, two of which are DFP exclusives,” chief operating officer Vicente Pelagio Angala said as he bared DFP efforts to target the growing market of K-beauty fans in the Philippines. “While some of these 31 brands are available in the Philippine market, we provide the cheaper price from 10 to 20 percent lower compared to the local market,” he said. Angala said the entry of South Korean cosmetics at Duty Free Philippines outlets is to keep up with the Korean skincare and makeup trend in the country mainly attributed to the immense interest of Filipinos in K-pop. Among these brands are Club Clio, Missha, Laneige, Leaders, A.by Bom, Wellderma, Bano, Koco Star, It’s Skin, Holika, Too Cool For School, Pony Effect, Berrisom, Velyvely, G9, Skin Papa Recipe, Jayjun, SNP, April Skin, Benton, See BEAUTY, page 11

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increasing female LFPR, monitoring and strict implementation of programs and policies geared towards fostering women’s economic participation need to be intensified such as the Expanded Maternity Leave Act and Telecommuting Act, which recognizes alternative work-from-home arrangements in the private sector,” she said. (PR)

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PH spotlights GenSan as ‘City of Charm’ at CAEXPO 2019 GENERAL Santos City to be showcased as PH’s next Southern Metropolis in China’s 2nd biggest expo.

POSITIONED to be the next metropolis in Southern Philippines, General Santos City is set to showcase its trade and economic opportunities as the country’s “City of Charm” in the 16th ChinaASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) in Nanning, Guangxi, China, on September 20-23, 2019. The local government of General Santos City, also known as GenSan, seeks to highlight their city’s booming agricultural and manufacturing sectors, emerging infrastructure projects, multi-faceted eco-tourism sectors and other promising investment opportunities under the Philippines’ National Pavilion in their second participation in CAEXPO. “Marking our comeback in CAEXPO is a bigger showcase of the exciting developments and prospects in GenSan which is on the way to become the country’s first Green City and the next southern metropolis,” said General Santos City Mayor Ronnel Rivera. “We also want to champion our reputation as the undisputed Tuna Capital of the Philippines and fastest-growing city in SouthCentral Mindanao,” he said. “We hope that this participation will enable our city to attract more foreign investments and provide the much-needed boost to our growing industries that will lead to more local livelihood opportunities.” Rivera also noted that GenSan is shaping to become a transshipment hub in the Pacific that can host major facilities of a feeder seaport, an international airport, the country’s second largest fish port, and now on its aerotropolis development for its strategic location in the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines

East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). According to Abdulgani Macatoman, DTI Undersecretary for Trade Promotions Group (TPG), the strategic proximity to the BIMPEAGA and its agricultural abundance strengthen its position as one of the halalfriendly cities in the Philippines. “We also want to highlight GenSan as a premier source of halal-certified products and a viable destination for neighboring Muslim countries in this exhibit in China and other Southeast Asian countries,” said Macatoman. The city was also recently chosen by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to be the Philippines’ pioneer city under its Green City Initiative (GCI) to make it an eco-friendly and livable city through sustainable facilities and infrastructure projects. CAEXPO is one of the biggest trade events in China with a 124,000-square meter exhibition space—the only international trade fair in the region dedicated to promoting the building of China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) and celebrating regional trade cooperation. Last year, the four-day event was participated in by more than 2,700 exhibitors and 96,000 buyers and visitors from all over the world. Led by the Department of Trade and Industry-Center for International Trade and Expositions and Missions (DTI-CITEM), GenSan is part of the Philippine delegation in CAEXPO composed of local companies, investment promotion agencies (IPAs) and other government offices. Agriculture and Manufacturing Powerhouse Agriculture and manu-

An aerial view of the Plaza Heneral Santos.

facturing are the key sectors in General Santos City’s rise as one of the epicenters for economic growth in Mindanao. GenSan takes pride in its sashimi-grade tuna industry as it caught and handled 247,637.20 metric tons of tuna on its fishing port complex in 2018. The city also holds the world’s largest fish display made up of more than

25,594 kilos of yellowfin tuna in 2014. “More than 85 percent of total fish landings are yellowfin tuna and other tuna species. Seven of the country’s nine tuna canning plants operate in this southern port city where more than 80 percent of the tuna landings are canned and processed for export,” said Rivera. Aside from tuna, GenSan is also a major exporter of

pineapple, coconut, banana, palm oil, salmon, shrimp, and other seafood and tropical products. The city has also been the preferred destination and gateway of agricultural products in Mindanao, the “Food Basket of the Philippines.” International Trade and Logistics Hub Envisioned as the next metropolitan city of the south, GenSan is shaping to

be a trade and logistics powerhouse in the international market with its ongoing infrastructure projects under the government’s “Build, Build, Build” program and its long-term development plan to become the Philippines’ first sustainable city under ADB’s Green City Initiative. Among its trade and logistics initiatives is the establishment of General Santos City Airport Industrial

Complex or Aerotropolis which will position Region 12 as a major international gateway in Mindanao. Also being expanded is GenSan’s seaport, Makar Wharf, to become one of the biggest ports and transshipment hub in the Philippines. GenSan has also recently unveiled a 25-megawatt (MW) solar power plant—the first in the city and considered as one of the biggest in Mindanao. Vibrant Eco-tourism Destination “As a city by the bay, GenSan is a watersports and aquatic haven. Tourists can ride through the waves of Sarangani Bay through jetskis, banana boats, paddleboards, skimboards and kayak or swim leisurely,” said Rivera. “They can also take their time to appreciate the wonders of the waters with

a pair of goggle and snorkel or a scuba diving gear.” These activities can be tried out at the city’s Queen Tuna Park and beaches in London, Tropicana and coastal areas along the GenSan Fish Port. The people of Gensan are also no stranger to merrymaking and cultural celebration as its schedule is packed with colorful festivities all year round. This includes the “Isda-Isdaan Festival” in January, “Kalilangan sa GenSan” in February, Metro GenSan Week in June, and Tuna Festival and National Tourism Week in September, among others. GenSan is visited by 400,000 to 500,000 local and international tourists every quarter as a gateway to the Philippines’ Region 12 or SOCCSKSARGEN. See SPOTLIGHTS, page 9

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Kadasa ARBs and Farmer’s Cooperative, represented by Tonny Bemmon and Perlita de Guzman of Nagbitin, Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya, received high powered and aircooled rice reaper, worth P123,600, and P70,125worth of farm inputs. Wangal Golden Farmers MPC of Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya received two power tillers and two rotary harvesters while Tubungan, Women’s Association for Rural Development Incorporated of Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya received two shredders, five backpack sprayers, nine rolls of plastic shelter and 77 net rolls for chicken breeding. Magno urged them to make their newly awarded farm lots productive and take good care of their common service facilities.

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From 2016 to 2018, the city also emerged as the top venue for conferences and conventions outside of Metro Manila. It hosted a total of 900 local, regional, national and international gatherings in 2016, 920 in 2017 and 970 from January to November 2018, according to a news report. “We want to sustain GenSan’s momentum by following up their previous participation in CAEXPO last 2016 wherein they were able to meet around 15 interested investors for the joint venture, including a

collaboration on the development of the airport and other infrastructure,” said CITEM Executive Director Pauline Suaco-Juan. The Philippine participation in CAEXPO is led by DTI-CITEM in partnership with the Local Government of General Santos City, Philippine Trade and Investment Centers (PTIC) in Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai, DTI - Export Marketing Bureau (EMB), DTI – Region XI, Foreign Trade Service Corps. (FTSC), Board of Investments (BOI), the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) and other investment promotion agencies (IPAs).

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for reaching out to them. “Thanks to the military for clarifying things. This dialogue gave us assurance on what we should do,” she said. Meanwhile, Major Michelle Olaivar Police Regional Office 10 said the red-tagging incidents are still under investigation and they looking for more evidences to identify who is behind these incidents. (APB/PIA10)

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strengthening the Information and Service Delivery Network, and emphasized the important role of parents especially during the adolescent stage of their children. The Information and Service Delivery Network is one of the important provisions of the Responsible

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF SALE OF 2,503 OF OCT NP. 7104

Sat-Sun, September 7-8, 2019 Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Act of 2012. The establishment of ISDN as provided in the said law becomes an important strategy to address or solve issues/problems related to family planning and reproductive health, not only for married couples, but also to young people. The lifestyle, trends, behaviors, and thoughts of the young people in this digital age are, according to studies, exposing them to a number of risks. Based on the Young Adolescent Fertility Study conducted by the University of the Philippines Population Institute in 2013, teenage pregnancy in Northern Mindanao has tripled in the past decade from 4.6 percent in 2002 to 13.3 percent in 2013 and 14.7 percent in 2017: that 2 out of 5 Filipino youth have already experienced premarital sex; and, 13 in 100 teenage females in Region 10 have already begun childbearing. Data from the National Youth Commission likewise mentioned that among ASEAN nations, Philippines is the 4th highest in teen pregnancy and that, among ASEAN nations with high teenage pregnancy – Philippines is the only nation whose rate keeps on increasing year after year. To address the issue, AHD Program was created and sets its goal to contribute to the improvement and promotion of the total well-being of young Filipinos ages 10-14, 15-19, and

20-24 through their sexual and reproductive health needs concern. The objectives of the program is to prevent or reduce the incidence of teen pregnancies, early marriages, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/ AIDS, and the negative consequences of the foregoing on the overall growth and development of the young people. For establishing the ISDN program, POPCOM-10 together with the concern offices of the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte and other stakeholders like the Philippine National Police, Department of Education, and particularly the youth sector seeks to create an agreement for better implementation of the said program. (PIO-LDN/ PIA10)

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Training Service Program Symposium. I shared to the students how the NPA are recruiting the youth. At the end of the forum, I asked them what will they say to communist rebels if they were given a chance to communicate to them,” he said Layug said he was overwhelmed to read all the letters as he was not expecting many students to write. “I was happy to see that the students, themselves, want the local communist armed conflict to end,” he added. One of the letters said it is not yet too late to sur-

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL ME BY THESE PRESENTS:

THIS DEED, made and entered into in the City of Malaybalay, Philippines, by and between: 1. ORLANDO M. VALDEHUESA, of legal age, Filipino, married, residing in Sto Niño, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.; 2. SUSAN V. APATT, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, residing in Linabo, Malaybalay City; 3. HEIRS OF THE LATE REINERIO M. VALDEHUESA, namely: REINZO V. VALDEHUESA, RENNYA JOY V. VALDEHUESA and RHEA JESSICA V. VALDEHUESA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, both single, residing in Sumpong, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; 4. RONALDO M. VALDEHUESA, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, single, residing in Linabo, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. WITNESSETH THAT – WHEREAS, ARSENIO M. VALDEHUESA died intestate estate on June 4, 1994 at Buk. Hospital, Malaybalay, Bukidnon and SIMEONA M. VALDEHUESA died intestate on 13 December 2012 without any will. WHEREAS at the time of the demise of said ARSENIO M. VALDEHUESA and SIMEONA M. VALDEHUESA, they left as their intestate estate parcels of land described as follows: ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE P-7104 A parcel of land, Lot No. 1594, Pls-800, Case 2, situated in the Barrio of Linabo, Municipality of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon. Bounded on the SE., along lines 1-2-3, by Lot No. 1201; on the W. and NW., along lines 3-4-5 by Road(20.00 M wide) along lines 5-6, by Road(30.00 M wide); on the NE., along lines 6-7-8, by Lot 1503; along line 8-9, by Lot 1502, and on the E., along lines 9-10-11-12-1, By l=Lot 1492, all of Pls-800, Case. Containing an area of 49,113 square meters. ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE P-7105 Lot No. 1241, Pls-800, Case 2 A parcel of land, Lot 1241, Pls-800 situated in the Barrio of Linabo, Municipality of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon; Bounded on the Se., along line 1-2, by Lot 1203, Pls-800, on the SW., W., and NW., along lines 2-3-4-5-6-7, by Aglayan Creek; and on the NE., and SE., along lines 7-8-9-10-11-1, by Lot 1201,Pls-800, containing an area of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN (18,387) SQUARE METERS. ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE P-7103 Lot No. 1505, Pls-800, Case 2 A parcel of land, Lot No. 1505,Pls-800, Case 2, situated in the Barrio of Linabo, Municipality of Malaybalay, Provine of Bukidnon; Bounded on the W., along line 1-2, by Lot 1200; on the NE., along lines 2-3-4, by Road(20.00 m. wide); and on the SE., along line 4-5, by Lot 1201 and on the W., along line 5-1 by Lot 1200, all of Pls-800, Case 2. WHEREAS, the parties hereto are the sole and only heirs of the decedent entitled to succeed to his estate, by being his surviving wife and children; WHEREAS, there are no known debts or obligations due against the estate of said decedent; and WHEREAS, it is to the best interest of the parties hereto divide, partition and adjudicate among themselves the entire estate particularly the real property above-described extrajudicially in the manner and form hereinafter set forth; Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF SALE under the Notarial Registry of MARK ANTHONY HELLO, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 700; Page No. 26; Book No. VIII; Series of 2014.

This DEED made and entered into the City of Malaybalay, Philippines, by and between: 1. SUSAN V. APATT, of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow, residing in Purok 1, Linabo, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; 2. CYNTHIA A. VALCORZA, of legal age, Filipino, married, residing in Purok 1, Linabo, Malaybalay City. Bukidnon; 3. CARLO V. APATT, of legal age, Filipino citizen, single, residing in Purok 1, Linabo, Malaybalay City. Bukidnon; 4. MARK ANTHONY V. APATT, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, residing in Purok 1, Linabo, Malaybalay City. Bukidnon; 5. TRISTAN V. APATT, of legal age, Filipino citizen, single, residing in Purok 1, Linabo, Malaybalay City. Bukidnon; 6. APRIL VANESSA MARIE A. LAGSA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, residing in Purok 1, Linabo, Malaybalay City. Bukidnon; WITNESSETH: THAT WHEREAS, DESIDERIO B. APATT, died intestate estate on July 22, 2014 at Malaybalay Polymedic General Hospital, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, without leaving any will. WHEREAS, at the time of the demise of said Desiderio B. Apatt, he left as his Intestate estate three parcels of land described as follows: PARCEL 1 ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P—19942 A PARCEL OF LAND, lot no. 666o, Cad-864, situated in the barrio of Managok, Municipality of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the SE., along line 1-2, by Lot 6659; on the S., along lines 2-3-4-5, by Lot 6661; on the NW., along line 5-6, by Lot 6604, and on the NE., along line 6-1, by Lot 6658, all of Cad-864. Containing an area of FORTY FIVE THOUSAND NINETY FOUR (45,094) SQUARE METERS. PARCEL 2 TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. AT-11174 A PARCEL OF LAND, (Lot 1201-D-Bsd-10-002380 (AR), being a portion of Lot 1201, Pls-800, Malaybalay Public Land Subd.) situated in the Barrio of Linabo, Municipality of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon, island of Mindanao, Bounded on the NE., along line 3-4-5 by Lot 1492, Pls-800 Malaybalay Public Land Subd.; on the SE., along line 5-1 by Lot 1201-C, Bsd-10-002380(AR); on the SW., along line 1-2 by Lot 1201-H, Bsd-10-002380 (AR) Provincial Road and on the NW., along line 2-3 by Ist 1201-E, Bsd-10-002380 (AR) of the subd. Plan. Containing an area of THIRTY THOUSAND (30,000) square meters, more or less. PARCEL 3 TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THREE (2,503) SQUARE METERPORTION ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-7104, situated in the Barrio of Linabo, Municipality of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. WHEREAS, the parties hereto are the sole and only heirs of the decedent entitled to succeed to his estate, his being surviving wife and children; WHEREAS, there are no known debts or obligations due against the estate of the said decedent; and WHEREAS, it is to the best of the parties hereto to divide, partition and adjudicate among themselves the entire estate particularly the real property above-described extrajudicially in the manner and form herein after set forth; Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE under the Notarial Registry of MARK ANTHONY L. HELLO, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 528; Page No. 4; Book No. X; Series of 2015.

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render. “It is not yet over. You still have a time to be reborn. You are given a chance to change by the government so please take the opportunity.” The 403rdInfantry Brigade plans to read all the letters in radio programs in Bukidnon so that the messages will reach the communist rebels and their families. (APB/PIA10)

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multipurpose identification (UMID) card. Interested parties who have inquiries may visit the GSIS website, www.gsis.gov. ph, or Facebook account, @gsis.ph; email gsiscares@ EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late ESTANISLAO RAMOS, who died on June 17, 1956 at Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City; that the deceased left among others three (3) parcels of land, which are more particularly described as follows: PARCEL I – Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-1019; A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot No. 2680 of the Cadastral Survey of Cagayan) with the improvements thereon, situated in the Barrio of Gusa, City of Cagayan de Oro, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao; containing an area of TWENTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT (20,528) Square meters, more or less; PARCEL II – Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-1258; A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot No. 2679 of the Cadastral Survey of Cagayan) with the improvements thereon, situated in the Barrio of Gusa, City of Cagayan de Oro, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao; containing an area of THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHT (35,308) Square meters, more or less; PARCEL III – Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-3947; A PARCEL OF LAND Lot 2678, Cad237, Case 3, situated at Barangay Cugman, City of Cagayan de Oro, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao; containing an area of FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TEN (58,110) Square meters, more or less; Under Notary Public of Atty. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR.; as per Doc. No. 5; Page No. 4; Book No. 89; Series of 2019. MDN: Aug 31, Sept 7 & 14, 2019

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION The heirs of ALFONSO P. ELTANAL, who died on March 18, 2010 in Cagayan de Oro have EXTRAJUDICIALLY partitioned his ESTATE consisting of Residential Lots Covered By TCT No. T-15664; TCT No. T-22692; TCT No. T-204076 and TCT No. T-204016 and residential Building covered by Tax Declaration No. G-157694, Located in Bulua Cagayan de Oro, with waiver By The surviving Spouse in favor of her children Evidenced by Deed of Partition Known as Doc No. 102; Page No. 21; Book No. XXXVIII; Series of 2019 of Notary Public DULCESIMO P. TAMPUS of Iligan City; DULCESIMO P. TAMPUS, Notary Public. MDN: Aug 31, Sept 7 & 14, 2019

NOTICE OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION The heirs of Spouses GODOFREDO and REGINA SUN, who died in Iligan City in 1996 and 2012, have EXTRAJUDICIALLY PARTITIONED THEIR ESTATE CONSISTING OF EIGHT (8) Residential Lots covered by TCT No. T-3328 (a.f.); TCT No. T-8817 (a.f); TCT No. T-16107 (a.f.) TCT No. T-16107 (a.f.); TCT No. T-1706 (a.f.); TCT No. T-15714 (a.f.) TCT No. T-15768 (a.f.); TCT No. T-49,318 (a.f.); TCT No. T-49,317 (a.f.) and a Commercial Lot (One Half Share) Known as “Lot 4866-C, of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-094970, portion of Lot 1286, with an area of 17,696 square meters, bounded and technically described in TCT No. T-11523 (a.f.), all located in Iligan City in Doc No. 109; Page No. 22; Book No. XXXVIII; Series of 2019, dated August 23, 2019, of Notary Public of DULCES IMO P. TAMPUS; HEIRS BY: DULCES IMO P. TAMPUS, Notary Public. MDN: Aug 31, Sept 7 & 14, 2019

ANNEX “B” Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: BUKIDNON City/Municipality: KALILANGAN NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

CCE-0035-2019 R.A. 10172

Date: September 5, 2019

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JOSIE CASABUENA DIAZ has filed with this Office, a petition for Correction of Entry in Sex from “FEMALE” to “MALF” in his Certificate of Live Birth at Kalilangan, Bukidnon and whose parents are DONATO B. DIAZ and ELSA Z. CASABUENA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than September 21, 2019.

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Republic of the Philippines REGION X Province of Lanao del Norte MUNICIPALITY OF BAROY OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR R.A. 10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172 a notice is hereby served to the public that MYRNA TAGALOG QUABO has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MYRNA TAGALOG QUABO who was born on May 31, 1959 at Baroy, Lanao del Norte and whose parent are FELIPE B. QUABO and LEONIDISA TAGALOG. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than 16 SEPTEMBER 2019.

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HEADLINE inflation fell further to 1.7 percent yearon-year in August 2019 from 2.4 percent in the previous month. The resulting yearto-date average inflation rate went down to 3.0 percent, which is at the midpoint of the Government’s target range of 3.0 percent ± 1.0 percentage point for the year. Core inflation—which excludes selected volatile food and energy items to measure underlying price pressures—was also lower at

2.9 percent in August from 3.2 percent in July. Likewise, month-on-month seasonallyadjusted inflation eased to 0.1 percent in August from 0.2 percent in the previous month. The slowdown in August inflation rate was traced mainly to lower food, electricity, and domestic petroleum prices. Inflation of most key food items, such as meat and fish, slowed down during the month, while year-on-year inflation

rate for vegetables turned negative. Similarly, prices of rice, corn, as well as sugar, jam, honey, chocolate, and confectionery continued to decline relative to year-ago levels. At the same time, the downward adjustment in electricity rates due to the decrease in generation costs, as well as lower domestic prices of petroleum products contributed to the slowdown in non-food inflation during the month. The latest inflation reading

remains consistent with the BSP’s prevailing assessment of a benign inflation environment over the policy horizon, with average inflation likely to stay within the Government’s 2-4 percent target range for 2019 - 2021. The BSP will remain watchful over latest economic developments here and abroad to ensure that the monetary policy stance remains consistent with the BSP’s price stability objective while being supportive of economic growth.

DOST-X conducts Trainer’s Training on HACCP Implementation, Documentation and Auditing

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Department of Science and Technology-X (DOST-X) conducted a 2-Day Trainer’s Training on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Implementation, Documentation and Auditing under the DOST Food Safety Human Resource Development Project at SEARSOLIN, Masterson Avenue on August 29-30, 2019. HACCP tackles on enabling Food Business Operators (FBOs) to conduct preventive actions for every source of food hazard. It covers specifics on food hazard prevention such as preventing

The participants together with the trainers in the Trainer’s Training on HACCP.

the hazard itself, its cause and effect factors, and maintaining a list of quality control measures. The agency pushes for the importance of HACCP so everyone can accept these

standards and help them who are part of the food chain to meet consumer demands for safe food while at the same time gain access to the global market. Not to mention that having

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Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late PATRICIA T. CANOY who died intestate on February 10,2016, copy of her death certificate is herein attached as ANNEX “A”; THAT, the late PATRICIA T. CANOY left no debt or any claim against her person, properties or estate; THAT the decedent left an estate more particularly described as follows, to wit; “A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot No.2-G-2-B-3, Psd-10-037469, being a portion of Lot 2-G-2-B, Psd-10035651 situated in, Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon. Containing an area of SIX HUNDRED (600) SQUARE METERS more or less.” WHEREAS, the HEIRS-VENDORS are desirous in selling the said property to the VENDEE with an area or SIX HUNDRED (600) SQUARE METERS and the VENDEE has accepted the offer; THAT the above-described parcel of land is not tenanted and does not come within the operation of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program; THAT pursuant to the Section 1 of Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and all being with full capacity to contract, we do hereby adjudicate unto ourselves the land described above, in equal shares pro indiviso; Is subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JONALYN D. VILLACURA, Notary Public; Per Doc. No. 507; Page No. 101; Book No. X; Series of 2019. MDN: Sept 7, 14 & 21, 2019

THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has offered emergency loan to active members and pensioners in Samar province, municipalities of Pontevedra and Sigma in Capiz, and Sofronio Española in Palawan, which were declared under a state of calamity due to dengue outbreak. GSIS allocated almost P633 million for the loan in the said areas. The loan application deadline for Samar, Pontevedra, and Sigma is September 20, while that for Sofronio Española is September 22. Active members with no existing emergency loan and old-age pensioners may apply for a P20,000 loan. Those who have not yet fully paid their emergency loan may apply for a P40,000 loan, from which the outstanding balance will be deducted. Qualified to apply are active members who are working or residing in the calamity-declared areas, not on leave of absence without pay, have no arrears in paying monthly mandatory life insurance or social insurance premium contributions, and have no unpaid loans for more than six months. They should also have a minimum net take-home pay of

Php5,000 after the monthly premium contributions and loan amortizations have been deducted. Active members may apply through the GSIS Wireless Automated Processing System (GWAPS) kiosk located in all GSIS branch and extension offices; provincial capitols; city halls; selected municipal offices; large government agencies such as the Department of Education; Robinsons Malls; and selected SM City branches in North EDSA, Manila, Pampanga, Cebu, SM Aura in Taguig, SM Southmall in Las Piñas, and Mall of Asia in Pasay City. Old-age pensioners must file their application over the counter to safeguard their identity. If they are also active members, they may apply for the loan only once. Emergency loan is payable in 36 equal monthly instalments at six percent interest rate per annum. It is covered by a loan redemption insurance, which deems the loan fully paid in case of the borrower’s demise, provided that loan repayment is up to date. Loan proceeds are electronically credited to the borrower’s GSIS electronic card (eCard) or unified See LOAN, page 9

Pupils and the social networking sites By ENGRID T. SALUGSUGAN

With the abrupt innovation of the new technology and the social media, everyone has been influenced and has been affected nowadays. The Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and a lot more has been part of our daily lives already. Some can’t even go out of their houses without checking their Facebook posts and status or even checking their Twitter account. That is why with the abrupt change, pupils who are into this modern technology has been as well affected. Thus, aside from our primary function of providing our pupils, our school children the best quality education, our accessory function of reminding them to use the new technology wisely and responsibly is of much importance and significance. As it has adverse effects to our pupils nowadays, as teachers we must barely institute that to remind our pupils to use it responsibly is necessary. That is why, during classroom discussions and activities, we can therefore

get updates from our pupils and indirectly remind them to be responsible when using the social media and they must always think before they click the mouse. Today, we have the world at our fingertips. Literally, with the touch of a fingertip or the click of a mouse, we can be connected to someone from another country, stream live footage to family members, or update friends with pictures and statuses. To say the society we live in is technologically advanced would be an understatement. With everything available to us, it seems as if anyone with opposable thumbs can document, broadcast, and stream just about anything — with smartphone in hand of course. The list of innovations society has crafted is a long one, capping off at the most recent apps and tools available to us on a daily basis. Our ability to interact in this way can be a great thing, as long as that power is used for good and not for evil.

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Cloud9, Cosrx, DLA, Guerisson, Medi Heal, Normal Nomore, Purederm, and Victoria Korea. Aside from these popular K-beauty names, exclusive brands such as Dr. Jart and Sulwhasoo are also available at the DFP. Most recently, the DFP opened the K-Beauty Studio and Global Trends area in its flagship store, the Fiestamall in Parañaque City and the Sulwhasoo boutique at Luxe Duty Free inside Mall of Asia Complex to specifically highlight Korean brands. K-Beauty, which refers to skin-care products that derive from its South Korean origin, puts emphasis on natural ingredients, nourishing formulas, and whimsical packaging. “DFP always prides itself in thriving to adapt to new trends and specific customer needs,” Angala said. (PNA)

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He said the suspects were arrested after they were linked to the death of a couple around 8 in the morning on Wednesday. The report said the couple who did not arrive the hospital alive were identified as Alimoden Mamao, 58, and his wife Babai, 49, all residents of Purok 5, Bulacon, Salvador town. Saad said the victims were onboard their motorcycle when they were shot by the suspects who were riding another motorcycle. The victims died while being transported to a nearest hospital. A resident, who was nearby when the incident happened, was wounded when hit by a stray bullet and is now recuperating in the hospital according to Saad.

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stance can fluctuate from being prophetic to not so proactive. But at least at the level of words, her prophecy can be quite striking. Take a look at the most recent CBCP statement - AN URGENT CLL FOR ECOLOGICAL CONVERSION, HOPE IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE EMERGENCY - signed by the CBCP President, Archbishop Romulo Valles and issued last 16 July 2019. One paragraph states: “Climaterelated disasters threaten us all. The reality of the climate crisis, proven by the catastrophic impact of typhoons and other human induced-disasters, has made us aware that the time to act is now, not tomorrow. We must activate climate action on behalf of the voiceless people and the planet.” Among the environmental issues the statement pointed to as causing the need for climate emergency include mining, building of dams and our growing dependence on fossil fuel-based energy such as coal thus necessitating

the building of more coalfired power plants. These extractive industries that also include the expansion of agri-business plantations using a lot of toxic fertilizers and insecticides have all threatened the rich biodiversity of our islands. “The burning of coal and other fossil fuels and the destruction of nature are natural consequences of extractive mining.” Apart from climate change, another consequence of undeterred extractive industries is the violence that such industries promote especially in the uplands, impacting on the lives of indigenous peoples. When violence erupts, peacebuilding becomes problematic because the State is unable to facilitate peaceful settlements. Clearly, its earlier efforts at setting up peace negotiations were bound to fail as the State is more at home in waging war rather than brokering for lasting peace. But the work to facilitate peacebuilding in situations of conflict brought about by the abuses committed by extractive industries remains quite urgent. It is in this context that the Catholic Peace Network (CPN) of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies of the University of Notre Dame (in South Bend, Indiana USA) came up with a project CATHOLIC PEACEBUILDING AND EXTRACTIVES: INTEGRAL PEACE, DEVELOPMENT AND ECOLOGY. On 5-7 September 2019, the CPN IS bringing together 18 scholars representing various disciplines (Philosophy, Anthropology, Theology, Social Ethics, Development Studies, Human Rights & Peace Advocates) and coming from various countries (U.S.A., Peru, El Salvador, Mexico, Colombia, Congo, Kenya and the Philippines). The project they are committed to aims to be a groundbreaking work of scholarship that will help fill gaps in the academic literature and better connect that literature to the Church’s practice. Considerable scholarly work has been done on development ethics, environmental ethics, and corporate social responsibility with respect to nature resources, in general, and extractives, in particular. (More on this conference in a Part II Report).

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It’s sad to see teachers reporting for work tired and sleeping in the corner while their students do nothing in class. And too often, losing candidates blame their defeat at the hands of biased teachers who supposedly manipulated the tabulation of votes in their respective districts. That is why teaching is and should remain a noble profession and we owe it to our teachers for what we have become today. Rep. Tutor is being true to her surname ‘Tutor’ which is

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CDO council to create TWG to focus on ‘red-tagging’

another word for teacher or mentor. And so again I’m sure I am not alone in saying that government should just leave the teachers alone and allow them to do what they were trained By JIGGER JERUSALEM to do and that is to teach our children. (For questions and comments email me at CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY susanap.dennis@ yahoo.com) -- The City Council here will form a technical working group (TWG) that will look into the reported cases from page 4 mandate from his Com- of “red-tagging” involving mander-in-Chief. That was journalists, church leaduntil the uproar on the ers, human rights defendpossible release of Antonio ers and other persons as prerequisite to craft an Sanchez. How could Faeldon have ordinance that will address made such a boo-boo? He this issue. may not be a lawyer, but a Councilor Romeo Calplain reading of the new izo, chair of the Police, Fire Good Conduct Time Allow- and Public Safety Comance (GCTA) excludes the mittee, said Thursday the following from its applica- basic job of the TWG is tion: “recidivists, habitual to discuss the proposals delinquents, escapees and submitted by a group of persons charged with hei- people who were accused of being members or supnous crimes.” Initially not amenable to porters of the New People’s resigning, Faeldon calmly Army (NPA) to address the accepted his eventual dis- incidents of red-tagging. missal and immediately “We at the committee will choose the people who packed his bags. Given his proven loyalty will comprise the TWG, to the President, however, preferably those who have I would not be surprised expertise on legal and law if Faeldon is once again enforcement concerns,” he said. “recycled”. The TWG recommenda Who knows? Perhaps to the Public tions will then be submitted Estate Authority, to continue to the city’s legislature for the privatization of the New deliberation and passage as an ordinance after it goes Bilibid Prison. Note: You may wish to through a public hearing. share the foregoing article Calizo’s committee invia Facebook, Twitter or vited the petitioners, those who have been red-tagged, Linked-In. and police and military officials to discuss the issue. Calizo said they will from page 1 to conduct an inquiry into start to vet the possible what’s going on at the BuCor in connection with the are in good condition. As GCTA allowances,” Gue- for those who surrendered in Cagayan, we will escort varra said. The DOJ, he said, will them back to BuCor because screen names and whoever we don’t have a penal colony is designated as officer-in- there,” he said in Filipino. charge (OIC) should be able Meanwhile, the National to handle the present crisis Capital Region Police Ofat the New Bilibid Prison fice (NCRPO) has already coordinated with the Bu(NBP). Guevarra added that Cor regarding the list of the OIC might come from nearly 2,000 convicts who within the BuCor but said a have been freed under the more permanent appointee GCTA to monitor their whereabouts. might be an outsider. “I hope when the Presi- “Yes, we already went dent makes his permanent to the BuCor to get a list appointment, he will choose but they have to give us a someone from the outside. copy. From there, we will Fresh blood will be infused start monitoring,” NCRPO to the BuCor. But for pur- Chief, Maj. Gen. Guillermo poses of designating an OIC, Eleazar, told the Philippine it’s got to be competent from News Agency (PNA). the inside para alam na niya “(Once) we have the list, (so that he already knows) that will be our basis. For what’s going on. Mahirap sure, not all of them are in ‘yung OIC mangangapa (It Metro Manila. We will also would be difficult if the OIC coordinate with authorities is not privy to the matter) in other areas,” he added. at this very critical stage. Eleazar also called on We need somebody who the convicts to surrender is very knowledgeable,” he and the public to report any information that would said. In a Senate hearing late lead to their arrest. Thursday, Yolanda Camelon, On Thursday, a drug concommon-law wife of an in- vict who was among those mate at the NBP, disclosed freed under the GCTA law the “GCTA for sale” scheme surrendered to authorities allegedly being run by some in Pasay City. Nicanor Naz, was senprison officials. (PNA) tenced to life imprisonment and a fine of PHP20,000 for from page 1 violating Republic Act 6425 examination so that when or the Dangerous Drugs we turn them over, they Act of 1972, by the Pasay will be assured that they City Regional Trial Court

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members of the TWG on Sept. 6. Last month, the petitioners, led by human rights lawyer Beverly Musni, who herself has been a victim of red-tagging, asked Mayor Oscar Moreno to declare Cagayan de Oro as a “red-tag-free” area and for the local lawmakers to create a human rights committee that will deal with cases of red-tagging. Musni, a member of the Union of Peoples Lawyers in Mindanao, said she is grateful that the city government has taken the first step toward addressing the issue of red-tagging. “If there is an ordinance penalizing red-tagging, it would greatly contribute to our human rights work, as it will protect the lives of civilians,” she said. In their proposal, Musni said barangay officials and residents are also required to help authorities identify persons who put up posters and other materials containing statements attacking or accusing an individual or group of having links to the communist rebels. Joseph Ben Deveza, National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) media safety officer for Northern Mindanao, said red-tagging is an attempt by some to degrade the credibility of the members

of the press. “It’s also scaring some of our colleagues, as they will now be afraid to write well-rounded news stories for fear of being red-tagged, the effect of which is readers will only get one-sided reports. It’s actually the community who’s losing ever y time we are redtagged,” Deveza said. Reynaldo Maraunay, dxCC station manager and Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas chapter president, said: “Red-tagging is tantamount of suppression of press freedom.” Meanwhile, Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Emano broke his silence on the recent incident of red-tagging. “Just because a person or group advocates human rights, it does not mean that they support the communist movement,” part of his statement reads, which was issued on Thursday. Emano said red-tagging is an unfair practice which not only affects the “freedom it identifies, but may have serious implications on the security and movement of individuals and groups involved.” “It is wrong to maliciously label them as terrorists only because of their advocacies in various fields of human rights work,” he said. (PNA)

Branch 116 on June 3, 1993. Naz was released from the Davao Prison and Penal Farm in Braulio E. Dujali town, Davao del Norte province last July 11, after serving 40 years in prison pursuant to Article 70 of the Revised Penal Code stated in the memorandum of sacked BuCor director general, Nicanor Faeldon. Albayalde said there is no need to secure a warrant of arrest for convicts freed under the GCTA law, warning that the police will not hesitate to obey the President’s shoot-to-kill order if these convicts resist arrest. (PNA)

plication of the GCTA benefits, he said, “ I am pushing that Congress clearly state the intent and policy of the law by excluding recidivists, habitual delinquents, escapees, and prisoners who were convicted of heinous crimes from the application of GCTA benefits.” “In order to remove any ambiguity, this bill specifically enumerates the heinous crimes. Likewise, the bill provides that any release of prisoners on the basis of time allowances be subject to the review of DOJ and that the Bureau of Corrections be required to submit to Congress its report twice a year. The Bureau of Corrections will also be required to publish the list of all prisoners who are released on the basis of the grant of time allowances,” according to Bong Go. He said that It is the duty of lawmakers to promote the general welfare of our people and protect them from any threat or harm to their person and liberty. “Being a legislator and a Senator of the Republic, it is my mandate to craft laws that will secure justice for the victims of heinous crimes. I will continue to support the government in its continuing and relentless fight against illegal drugs, criminality and corruption,” he added.

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No. 10592. I believe that their rearrest is a crucial step to correct the error committed by prison authorities in releasing the convicts and will also protect our people from those who may still be considered potential threats to society. “ Recognizing the immediate need to clarify the contentious issues in the said penal law, Sen Bong Go said that filed Senate Bill No. 1003 which seeks to amend the Revised Penal Code that had been previously modified by RA No. 10592. In order to resolve the concerns regarding the ap-

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TNT Sisterrific Tinig ng Iligan City Serenades Iligan City Hall

ILIGAN City -- Mariane Osabel, a resident of Villa Verde, Iligan City and 4th Quarter Semi Finalist of ABS-CBN’s singing competition, “Tawag ng Tanghalan (TNT) sa It’s Showtime” belted out two songs during the flag raising ceremony at the Anahaw Amphitheatre, Buhanginan Hills, Pala-o, Iligan City, on July 22. Osabel is not the first Iliganon to join this renowned singing competition, but she is the first ever Iliganon to qualify in the semi-finals. “Gitagaan man ta sa Ginoo ug talent in singing, why not share it? ganahan pud nako ipadayon ang dream sa akong kuya, di na kaayo siya ka-kanta due to his illness. Naa siya sa Saudi karon ug ganahan nako siya papaulion ba. Paningkamotan unta nako nga maskin ginagmay mka-tabang ko financially kay naa na man siya’y lifetime medication. And isa pud, ganahan jud kaayo ko mo-kanta, ganahan pud unta ko nga coming here from iligan nga madungog nga singer,” (God gave me the talent to sing, why not share it? I would also like to carry on the dream of my brother, he can’t sing that much anymore due to an illness. He’s in Saudi right now and I would want him to come home. I would want to help out even in my own little ways financially, because he already has a lifetime medication. And also, I really love singing so much, and I’d like someone from Iligan to be a known singer) Osabel shared why she joined the competition. When she was asked about the challenges she’s dealing with in the competition: “Daghan jud kaayo ug challenges pero ang greatest challenge is ang imong self. Maka-pressure kaayo, bata pa kaayo ko, wala pa jud ko’y experience kaayo,” (There are a lot of challenges but the greatest challenge is my own self. The pressure is intense, I’m still young, and I don’t really have that much of experience) she said. Osabel mentioned that the support and high regard that the people especially the Iliganons gave boosted her self-confidence. And as a message to the people who support her: “Sa tanan naga-support sa akoa, I

cannot thank you enough. Unta jud nga mag-padayon pag-suporta sa akoa kay paningkamotan jud nako nga ma-apil ko sa grand finals.” (To all the people who supported me, I cannot thank you enough. I hope you’d continue to support me because I will strive to reach the grand finals.) She is still to compete this August for the Semi Final round and implores our support. “It is not only my pride, but the pride of Iligan,” Osabel muses.

Dawlah Islamiyah supporters surrender in Lanao Sur MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur -- Two Dawlah Islamiya Lanao Group supporters surrendered to Army’s 55th Infantry Battalion in Brgy Matitikop, Tubaran, Lanao del Sur 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2019. “The two surrenderors revealed that they’ve provided logistical support to the group of Owayda Marohombsar, or known as Abu Dar before he was neutralized in the neighboring barangay”, Lt. Col. Ian Noel Ignes, 55th Infantry

Battalion commander. It was on March 14, 2019, when four of DI-Lanao Group, including Abu Dar, were killed in an encounter with the government forces in Brgy Dinaigan, Tubaran, Lanao del Sur. Khaledyassin Papandayan, Mayor of Tubaran also facilitated the surrender of the two supporters who also yielded two 1911 caliber 45 handguns. “The death of top DILanao leaders and Maute Brothers and the surrender of

their members have significantly contributed to the sustained peaceful environment in the province of Lanao del Sur”, said Brig. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., 103rd Infantry Brigade Commander, who has operational jurisdiction of Lanao del Sur. “We continuously collaborate with local chief executives and other stakeholders to encourage other supporters or even the locals with loose firearms to surrender and submit themselves to the folds of the law in order

to stop the criminalities and attain a more peaceful community”, Brawner added. Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Roberto Ancan, the 1st Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Zampelan (Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao Provinces) commander, commended the efforts of the troops and the local government unit of Tubaran for the successful surrender of Dawlah Islamiya supporters. “Your 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division, in collaboration with the LGUs and

other stakeholders, remains steadfast in its commitment to attaining just and lasting peace in our area of operation thru our campaign against DI-Lanao group and loose firearms,” said Ancan. “Likewise, we thank the local government and other stakeholders for their continued trust and support to our troops in sustaining an environment conducive for peace and development in the whole province of Lanao del Sur,” Ancan added. (Tabak Division/PA)

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Republika ng Pilipinas LUNGSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod REGULAR SESSION HELD ON MAY 20, 2019

PRESENT: Jemar L. Vera Cruz, Eric M. Capitan, Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Demosthenes R. Plando, Belinda C. Lim, Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Ian C. Uy, Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong, Bernard Y. Pacaña, Petronilo G. Pardillo, Renato L. Ancis, Cesarve C. Siacor, Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, Nhicolle B. Capangpangan, ABSENT: Samuel P. Huertas,

City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member, (OB)

RESOLUTION NO. 19-243 WHEREAS, so as to make education in the country accessible to all of its citizens, the framers of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provided the following provisions: (Section 1, Article XIV) - “The state shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take steps to make such education accessible to all.” (Section 2, Article XIV) the State shall “Establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society; WHEREAS, in adherence to the 1987 Constitution, Congress adopted R.A. No. 7160, and empowered the Sangguniang Panlungsod to: (Section 458 (a) (5) (x)) - “Subject to the availability of funds and to existing laws, rules and regulations, establish and provide for the operation of vocational and technical schools and similar post-secondary institutions and, with the approval of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports and subject to existing law on tuition fees, fix and collect reasonable tuition fees and other school charges in educational institutions supported by the city government; WHEREAS, the City Government of Iligan City recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation- building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being. Accordingly, it shall protect and promote the right of the constituents to quality education at all levels and shall take steps to make such education accessible to all; WHEREAS, the city has long envisioned to take alternative means to eliminate hindrances of the students in attaining their goal by pursuing their tertiary education taking into account the major difficultly and challenges they are facing such as the burden of passing the entrance examination in MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology to avail subsidized college education and paying expensive tuition fees in the event these students end up in a private schools or colleges; WHEREAS; as a Highly Urbanized City and tagged as the number three richest city in Mindanao and Visayas in term of assets, Iligan City is aware that while it is easy even for poor families to send their children to public elementary and high school because costs are relatively lower, sending them to college poses a big problem. It is in this light that the Iligan City Government was inspired to establish and maintain an institution of higher learning in the locality since it believed that college education transforms a student into a professional, enabling him to be a responsible and active member of the society; WHEREAS, the Iligan City Government has taken several steps in attaining its vision of creating Colegio de Iligan (CI) and one of the preliminary actions is the creation of the committee and technical working group for the establishment of this first ever city-owned and funded tertiary education; WHEREAS, a series of public hearings was conducted purposely to solicit comments from the public regarding the establishment of said college in Iligan City. In spite of the gargantuan problems facing this endeavor, it was boldly mentioned that said college will open its first classes on August 2019, with four initial courses offering namely: BS in Criminology, Midwifery, Social Works and Agriculture; WHEREAS, this ordinance is designed, among others, to motivate and to give chance to graduates in the secondary level who cannot continue to pursue tertiary education due to financial problems; WHEREFORE, ON MASS MOTION, as initiated by Member Petronilo G. Pardillo BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 19-6817 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL COLLEGE INSTITUTION IN ILIGAN CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE “COLEGIO DE ILIGAN (CI)”PROVIDING FUNDS AND GUIDELINES FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in its session assembled, that:

SECTION 1. Title. The Local Government Unit of Iligan City hereby establishes a local college institution to be known as the “Colegio de Iligan (CI).

SECTION 2. Definition of Terms – Colegio de Iligan - refers to a Higher Education Institution (HEI) established and funded by the Iligan City Government Degree Program - refers to a collection of all courses in a discipline or a field of study leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree. This may also be referred to as an academic program Non-degree Program - refers to a post-secondary program below the bachelor/ baccalaureate degree

SECTION 3. Purpose. The Colegio de Iligan is established for the following purposes, to wit: 1. Provide high-quality tertiary education and values-driven professional programs that cater to the poor but deserving students of Iligan City; 2. Sustain and promote youth welfare so as to encourage students to pursue college education thereby uplifting the educational and economic status within the communities as well as the intellectual development and healthy environment of the community; 3. Develop responsible, God-loving, environment-friendly, and productive citizens who can contribute to the attainment of local, national, global goals after studying and finishing a degree in the Colegio de Iligan; 4. Preserve the Indigenous Peoples culture through strong partnership with the government, non-government organizations and other sectors by giving preference to deserving indigenous people in terms of quality education; and 5. Form a distinct decent image appropriate for a strong educational institution whose identity can be fused with the mission and vision of the Iligan City Government and the people of Iligan. SECTION 4. Non-discriminatory Nature. No student shall be denied admission to the Colegio de Iligan by reason of sex, religious belief or political affiliation. Provided, however, that all students seeking admission must be subject to the regulations and policies for admission prescribed by the Board of Trustees.

SECTION 5. The Governing Board: Manner of Appointment a. Composition. The governance of Colegio de Iligan is hereby vested in the Board of Trustees (BOT) pursuant to the existing Commission on Higher Education (CHED) policies. The Board shall be composed of the following:

Chairman Vice- Chairman

Local Chief Executive President of the College

Six (6) members composed of, but not limited to: i. President of the Faculty Association; ii. President of the Supreme Student Council Government; iii. President of the Alumni Association; iv. Chairman of the Sanggunian Committee on Education; v. Representative from the Association of Local Colleges and Universities (ALCU); vi. Representative from the Accredited Business or Industry Sector; and vii. Representative from the Professional Sector. The Iligan City Government, may appoint a representative from another sector in lieu of the representative from the accredited business or industry sector and the professional sector as member of the BOT.

b. Term of Office, The representatives of the faculty, student body and alumni are co-terminus with their respective terms of office. The representative from the accredited business or industry sector shall be appointed by the Board for a specific term subject to confirmation of the President of National ALCU. c. CHED Representation. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Director or his/her duly designated representative may be invited as a resource person during board meetings. d. Regular, Special and Emergency Meetings. The BOT Chairperson and members shall personally attend the regular Board Meetings. They shall regularly convene at least once every quarter.

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The Chairman of the Board of Trustees may call a special/emergency meeting whenever necessary: Provided that members are notified in writing or in some

other way of communications, for as long that the message will be received by the receiver at least three (3) days prior to the meeting. Provided further, that no agenda shall be discussed other than those in the notice of meeting. e. Quorum. A simple majority of the members of the governing board holding office at the time of its regular or special meeting shall constitute a quorum. f. Presiding Officer. The Chairman of the BOT or in his absence the Vice Chairman or his authorized representative shall preside over its regular or special meetings. g. Secretary of the BOT. The President of the College shall appoint the Board Secretary, subject to the confirmation of the BOT. He/she shall serve as Secretary for the BOT and the Colegio de Iligan. He/she shall perform the following: i. Prepare the minutes of the meetings of the BOT; ii. Keep all the records of the Colegio de Iligan; iii. Provide administrative assistance to the BOT; iv. Coordinate the schedule of BOT Meetings; v. Take charge of the release of notices of meetings and other undertakings of the BOT upon approval of the Chairman and/or the Vice Chairman; vi. Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the BOT and/or by the President of Colegio de Iligan. The members shall serve without regular compensation. However the Board may authorize for such reasonable honorarium thru the passage of a Board Resolution, in accordance with the existing government laws, rules and regulations on the grant of honorarium. They may also reimburse necessary expenses incurred in their attendance of the meetings of the Board or expenses incurred in connection with their official business, subject to the existing government laws, rules and regulations. SECTION 6. Power and Duties of Governing Board. The Governing Board shall be the highest policy-making body of Colegio de Iligan and shall have the following powers and duties: a. Promulgate policies in accordance with the declared state policies on higher education as well as the policies, standards and thrusts of the CHED under RA 7722 and other pertinent laws; b. Promulgate rules and regulations consistent with existing laws, rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and functions of the Colegio de Iligan; c. Establish policies, guidelines and procedures for participative decision-making; d. Develop academic arrangements and linkages for institutional capability building with appropriate institutions and agencies, both public and private, local and foreign; e. Determine/approve curricular programs and course offerings in response to the needs and demands of the community; f. Promulgate policies on admission, retention and graduation of students and to award degree(s), title(s), diploma(s) and certificate(s). However, conferment of honorary degree(s) or title(s) shall be in accordance with the policies and guidelines set by CHED; g. Ensure the efficient management of the non-academic services such as medical and dental, guidance and counselling, canteen, buildings, grounds, property maintenance and similar services; h. Institutionalize research and extension programs; i. Appoint the President of the college upon the recommendation of the search committee; j. Confirm appointments of other school officials, teaching and non-teaching personnel appointed by the President; k. Delegate any of its powers and duties provided for herein to the President and/ or other officials of the college as it may deem appropriate so as to expedite the administration of the affairs of the college; l. Invite representative from other government or private entities as resource person(s) of the Board; m. Determine the fees and other school charges; n. In coordination with the Sangguniang Panlungsod, provide for the regular support for the development, operation and maintenance of Colegio de Iligan; and o. Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod policies on tertiary education and other related development legislation on effective governance and management. SECTION 7. Promulgation and Implementation of Policies. The Governing Board shall promulgate and implement policies in accordance with the declared state policies on education and other pertinent provisions of the Philippine Constitution on education, science and technology, arts, culture and sports. SECTION 8. The Administration. The administration of the college shall be vested in the College President/Administrator who must render full¬time service. He shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees, upon the recommendation of a duly constituted search committee. He/She shall be responsible to the Board for the implementation of all its policies, programs, projects, and services. In case of vacancy by reason of death, resignation, removal for cause or incapacity of the President to perform the functions of his office, the Board shall have the authority to designate an Office-In-Charge, pending the appointment of a new president. In case of vacancy in the Office of the President of the College as mentioned in the immediately preceding paragraph, his successor shall hold office for the unexpired term. SECTION 9. Term of Office of the College President /Administrator. The College President/Administrator shall be selected and appointed by the Governing Board for a term of four (4) years and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term only. SECTION 10. Search Committee for the President (SCP) - Six (6) months before the expiration of the term of the office of the incumbent President, the Governing Board shall constitute a Search Committee for President (SCP) which shall be composed of representatives from the Civil Service Commission (CSC), Academe, accredited business or industry sector, ALCU and CHED. The SCP shall elect a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman from among themselves. a. Funds. The Governing Body shall appropriate adequate funds to finance the activities of SCP. b. Procedure for the Search. The Search Committee President so constituted may devise its own rules and procedure for the search. c. Notice of Vacancy. Within ten (10) days upon its constitution, the SCP shall cause the publication of the notice of vacancy for President in a newspaper of local or general circulation and by conspicuous places the city. The publication shall contain provisions for invitation of applicants and the deadline for the submission of applications. d. Qualifications for Presidency. Applicants for College President/ Administrator must be a holder of an appropriate earned doctoral degree and must have at least five (5) years of relevant administrative experience. e. Selection of qualified candidates. Within a period of thirty (30) days after the deadline for submission of applications, the Search Committee shall screen the applicants and select therefrom the three (3) most qualified candidates for the position of College President/Administrator. f. Submission of Nominees. The SCP shall submit to the Governing Board the ranking of the top three (3) qualified candidates within 24 hours after the selection. g. Appointment of the President. The Governing Board shall appoint the President from the three (3) most qualified candidates submitted by the SCP, within fifteen (15) days, otherwise the top qualified candidate shall be deemed President. SECTION 11. Administrative Council. There shall be an administrative council consisting of the President of the College as Chairman and two (2) prominent citizens or other officials of equal rank as members, and whose duty is to review and recommend to the Board of Trustees, policies regarding the administrative management and development planning of the college for appropriate action. SECTION 12. Academic Council. There shall be an academic council with the President of the College as Chairman and all members of the instructional staff. The academic council shall have the power to review’ and recommend the curriculum offerings and rules of discipline of the college, subject for appropriate action of the Board of Trustees. It shall fix the requirements for the admission of students as well as for graduation and conferment of degrees subject to review and/or approval by the Board of Trustees through the President of the College. SECTION 13. Opening of Classes and Courses Offering - The first ever classes of Colegio de Iligan shall start on August 2019 and every August thereafter, with the following four (4) initial courses offerings, namely; 1. Bachelor of Science in Criminology 2. Bachelor of Science in Midwifery 3. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 4. Bachelor of Science in Social Work The School Administrator as he/she sees fit, may recommend to the Local Chief Executive and upon approval of Sangguniang Panlungsod and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), additional relevant courses taking into account the job demand in the market and other opportunities in the future. SECTION 14. Initial Operational Funds. To answer the expenses incurred during the initial operation, construction of new and/or improvement of existing structures, payments of salaries and other operational expenditures among others of Colegio de Iligan, an amount of Thirty Million Pesos (P30,000,000.00) shall be allocated by the Iligan City Government from the 20% Development Fund and the Gender and Development Fund. An amount of Ten Million Pesos (P10,000,000.00) shall be taken from the allocated P30,000,000 stated above, to answer the immediate and initial expenses in operating the Colegio de Iligan. SECTION 15. Annual Appropriation. The Local Government Unit shall allocate the necessary funds as an Annual Financial Assistance to sustain the operation and management of the College, and until such time that the BOT shall declare the Colegio de Iligan as a selfsustaining local college. The allocation shall be taken from the 20% Development Fund and the Gender and Development Fund. SECTION 16. Funding for the Procurement of Land and Construction of Buildings for the Colegio de Iligan Campus - The Iligan City Government shall allocate the necessary funds for the purchase of land which will serve as the future site or campus of the Colegio de Iligan and to construct buildings and classrooms among others, for the students and college staff for the first ever city government-owned and operated college. SECTION 17. Implementation. For the effective implementation of this Ordinance, the Board of Trustees shall formulate the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the immediate implementation of this ordinance. SECTION 18. Organizational Structure. The Organizational Structure of the City Government of Iligan shall include the Colegio de Iligan reflected in the organization structure. SECTION 19. Plantilla Positions. To ensure the provision of direct services to the students and faculty particularly on academic performance, records and services, health, safety and welfare, the following plantilla positions are hereby created for the first years of operations: Item No. Position Title SG Numbers 1 School Administrator 25 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Associate Professor II Instructor III Instructor I Instructor I Registrar I Instructor III Guidance Counsellor I Librarian

22 14 12 12 11 14 11 11

1 1

Thereafter, this ordinance also provides further, the authority to the concurring BOT to determine additional positions should the present status of the College necessarily requires. A justifiable reason through viable study shall be reasonably required through the recommendation by the BOT, and shall be finally confirmed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod. SECTION 20. Fees & Other Charges. The rate of tuition fee and other charges for the initial operation of the school shall be the following: Fees & Other Charges Amount Tuition Fee per Unit 260.00 Library Fees 250.00 Computer Fees 150.00 Laboratory Fees 200.00 School ID Fees 150.00 Athletic Fees 150.00 Development Fees 200.00 Guidance Fees 150.00 Handbook Fees 150.00 Entrance Fees 350.00 Registration Fees 600.00 Medical and Dental Fees 250.00 Cultural Fees 150.00 This ordinance also provides further that after every five years, the tuition fee shall increase by 10% subject to the approval of the Commission on Higher Education. Further, the miscellaneous fees shall also be evaluated based on economic trends, subject to the approval of the Commission on Higher Education. SECTION 21. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any part of provision of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 22. Repealing Clause. All ordinances contrary to or inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. SECTION 23. Effectivity Clause. This Ordinance shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its full publication in a newspaper of local circulation or posting in at least two (2) conspicuous places within the city.

(VOTING BY ROLL CALL: CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; LIM, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; BELMONTE “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG,” Yes”; PACAÑA, “Yes”; PARDILLO, “Yes”; ANCIS, “Yes”; SIACOR, “Yes”; SOONG, “Yes” and CAPANGPANGAN, “Yes” ) ------The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance.

ATTY. ARTHUR LL. PADILLA Secretary to the Sanggunian

CERTIFIED:

JEMAR L. VERA CRUZ City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer

APPROVED: ____________________

June 19, 2019

CELSO G. REGENCIA City Mayor

Victor Ozarraga Teves

Republika ng Pilipinas LUNGSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod REGULAR SESSION HELD ON 27, 2019 PRESENT: Petronilo G. Pardillo, Samuel P. Huertas, Eric M. Capitan, Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Demosthenes R. Plando, Belinda C. Lim, Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Ian C. Uy, Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong, Bernard Y. Pacaña, Renato L. Ancis, Cesarve C. Siacor, Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, Nhicolle B. Capangpangan, ABSENT: Jemar L. Vera Cruz,

Member, Acting Presiding Officer Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member City Vice Mayor, (OB)

RESOLUTION NO. 19-253 WHEREAS, at present, the Filipino fishermen including Iligan City’s fishermen fishing in municipal waters have experienced dwindling catch as a result of overfishing and coral habitat destruction; WHEREAS, in order to catch fish, they have to venture far out into the open sea, which requires larger machine powered boats adding expenses in terms of fuel and long hour of fishing; WHEREAS, their low catch can be attributed to several factors. One of which is the existing practice by erring fisherfolks of using unregulated fine mesh net which are still left unchecked and who took advantage by catching of fingerlings or sihag sihagan and catching of matured fish at the time they are spawning; WHEREAS, lately, the Barangay Council of Tambacan and its BFARMC had been complaining on the practice of some fisherfolks who are fishing with the use of “Sudsud” in their barangay’s coastal waters. This raised concern among them since this unregulated type of fishing is not covered by the city’s Management Plan; WHEREAS, Section 95 of RA 10654 “An Act To Prevent Deter And Eliminate Illegal, Unreported And Unregulated Fishing, Amending Republic Act No. 8550, Otherwise Known As “The Philippine Fisheries Code Of 1998,” And For Other Purposes” states: “Section 95. Use of Active Gear in Municipal Waters, Bays and Other Fishery Management Areas. - It shall be unlawful to engage in fishing in municipal waters and in all bays as well as other fishery management areas using active fishing gears as defined in this Code” WHEREAS, as to the exemption, Section 95.2 (Review of Regulation) of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 10654 states: “Rule 95.2. Exceptions. -The following gears are not covered by the prohibition:

1. XXXXX 2. “Sudsud” or push net used to catch Acetes sp. “alamang” and Stolephorus sp. “dilis,” which is operated by a registered municipal fisherfolk/fisherfolk cooperative/association, either manually or by the use of a registered and licensed municipal motorized boat with single piston engine of not more than sixteen (16) horsepower, during approved fishing season for the species, and covered by a management plan duly approved by the LGU;”

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the city to achieve food security, in order to provide the food needs of the population and although sudsud is not covered by the prohibition, nevertheless the Sangguniang Panlungsod can pass an Ordinance regulating its use in the city’s municipal waters so as not to deplete our marine resources; WHEREAS, Section 74 (b) of R.A. 8550 cited one of the functions of the City Fisheries Aquatic and Management Council which is to: “Recommend the enactment of municipal fishery ordinances to the Sangguniang Bayan/Sangguniang Panlungsod through its Committee on Fisheries” WHEREAS, fishermen could not just be allowed to wantonly fish anytime they want otherwise it will result to overfishing - depletion of fish stocks which drove many species to critically endangered status. WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Eric M. Capitan, duly seconded by Member Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa; BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 19-6820 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF OR PUSH NET AS A MEANS OF FISHING WITHIN ILIGAN CITY MUNICIPAL WATERS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF

Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panglunsod of Iligan in its session assembled, that:

See ORDINANCE, page B3

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Ordinance...

PLANDO, “Yes”; LIM, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; BELMONTE, “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG, “Yes”; PACAÑA, “Yes”; PARDILLO, “Yes”; ANCIS, “Yes”; SIACOR, “Yes”; SO-ONG, “Yes” and CAPANGPANGAN, “Yes”).

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SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy - It is hereby the declared policy of Iligan City to: 1. Promote conservation and ensure sustainable and equitable of its coastal areas and resources in conformity with the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998; 2. Ensure, for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of Iligan City, the judicious and wise utilization, protection, conservation and management on a sustainable basis of its coastal and fishery resources with the necessity of maintaining a sound ecological balance and protecting and enhancing the quality of the environment; 3. Allow people’s full and active participation in the conservation and management of the coastal and fishery resources and promote awareness of sustainable fisheries through appropriate education and training, 4. Promote and adhere to the precautionary principle of conservation, management and exploitation of living coastal and fishery resources in order to assure the sustainable development of the coastal environment.

SECTION 2. Definition of Terms - As used in this Ordinance, the following terms and phrases shall mean: CAG - City Agricultures Office as the LGU agency implementing national and local policies. DFW - Deputy Fish Warden are trained individuals carefully selected by the LGU to assist PNP Maritime and act as auxiliaries. Fisherfolk - people directly or personally and physically engaged in taking and/or culturing and processing fishery and/or aquatic resources. Fishing -refer to as an act on taking of fishery species from their wild state or habitat, with or without the use of fishing vessels. Municipal waters - the marine waters in Iligan City fifteen kilometers seaward from the coastline of Iligan City. Sudsud- a small triangular active fishing gear with a rigid frame that is pushed along the bottom in shallow waters and is used in parts for taking shrimps and small bottom-dwelling fishes! Unregistered sudsud: a. Unregistered sudsud utilized to catch fish b. Unregistered sudsud utilized to catch fish during closed season SECTION 3. Regulation - The use of in the city’s municipal waters as a means to catch fish is hereby regulated SECTION 4. Prohibition - Sudsud fishing is prohibited in Iligan City, except: 1. When used during an approved season to fish for certain species, per recommendation from CFARMC; 2. Sudsud is registered in the fisherfolk cooperative / association 3. Sudsud is done manually or by a registered and licensed city motorized boat with single piston engine or not more than 16 horsepower 4. And covered by a management plan duly approved by the LGU SECTION 4. Penalties - Any person who is found engaging in unregulated sudsud fishing shall be meted with the following penalty. First Offense - warning and one day seminar with PNP Maritime of National and local Fisheries Laws Second Offense - Fine of P5,000 Third Offense - Fine of P5,000, confiscation of sudsud fishing gear plus one (1) to three (3) months imprisonment, upon the discretion of the court. The confiscated fishing gear shall be placed in the custody of the Philippine National Police Maritime Command and shall not be returned to the owner/s until payment of fine, Provided that one year after apprehension, unclaimed confiscated fishing gears/ paraphernalia shall be forfeited in the favour of the City Government of Iligan. SECTION 6. Confiscation of Fish Illegally Caught by Sudsud - Fish illegally caught using unregulated sudsud shall be confiscated and the same shall be donated immediately to the charitable institutions managed by the City Government like Bantay-Bata or Silungan Center. SECTION 7. Implementing Agencies - The Philippine National Police (PNP), PNP Maritime Command, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Deputy Fish Warden (DFW), BPAT, BFARMC, CAG, CEMO and FLEET are hereby authorized to implement the rules and regulations of this ordinance. SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. All previous ordinances, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed and modified accordingly. SECTION 9. Separability Clause. If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and in effect. SECTION 10. EFFECTIVITY. - This Ordinance shall take effect ten days (10) after the publication of a local newspaper, as set forth by law. (VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”;

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following Ordinance be ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 19-6823

CARRIED Unanimously. ------------- The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing resolution as verified to by the Member-author.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1 (2), 3, 4 AND 5 OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 16-6536, ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SELLING, SERVING, DRINKING, CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND OTHER INTOXICATING PRODUCTS FROM 1:00 A.M. TO 6:00 A.M. PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ITS VIOLATIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES” AS TO THE IMPOSED TIME OF LIQUOR BAN IN THE CITY FROM 1:00 A.M. TO 6:00 A.M. TO 12:00 A.M. TO 6:00 A.M.

ATTY. ARTHUR LL. PADILLA Secretary to the Sanggunian

VERIFIED:

ERIC M. CAPITAN Member-Author CERTIFIED:

JEMAR L. VERA CRUZ City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer

APPROVED: _________________

June 19, 2019

CELSO G. REGENCIA City Mayor

Victor Ozarraga Teves

Republika ng Pilipinas LUNGSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod REGULAR SESSION HELD ON JUNE 3, 2019 PRESENT: Jemar L. Vera Cruz, Samuel P. Huertas, Eric M. Capitan, Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Demosthenes R. Plando, Belinda C. Lim, Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Ian C. Uy, Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong, Bernard Y. Pacaña, Petronilo G. Pardillo, Renato L. Ancis, Cesarve C. Siacor, Datu Diamla Rolando D, So-ong, Nhicolle B. Capangpangan, ABSENT: (NONE)

City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member

RESOLUTION NO. 19-263 WHEREAS, Section 5, Article 11 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that “the maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty and property, and the promotion of general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all people of the blessings of democracy”; WHEREAS, to regulate the consumption and drinking of beer, wine, liquor and similar intoxicating beverages in public places, the Sangguniang Panlungsod adopted City Ordinance No. 16-6536, entitled; “An Ordinance Prohibiting The Selling, Serving, Drinking, Consumption Of Liquor And Alcoholic Beverages And Other Intoxicating Products From 1:00 AM To 6:00 AM Providing Penalties For Its Violations And For Other Purposes”; WHEREAS, despite the passage and implementation of said Ordinance, there were still a number of people found violating this measure; WHEREAS, not only that, there are also reported cases of alcohol related incidents like fights, brawl among others, due to drinking sessions in public places by persons or group of people resulting to the inconvenience, discomfort, physical injuries and death to some; WHEREAS, to further prevent the occurrence of such incidents and minimize and control the consumption or drinking of these intoxicating drinks in public places, it is explicable to change the time imposed in prohibiting the selling, serving and consumption of intoxicating beverages in the city; WHEREFORE, on joint motion of Members Bernard Y. Pacaña and Ian C. Uy, duly seconded by Member Renato L. Ancis

Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in session assembled, that:

SECTION 1. Sections 1 (2), 3, 4 and 5 of City Ordinance No. 16-6536, is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section 1. Declaration of Policy – It is the declared policy of the Iligan City Government to: 2. Prohibit the selling, serving and offering by business establishments and consumption by individuals of intoxicating substances is prohibited from 12:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M. SECTION 2. Prohibition of Establishments to Sell Intoxicating Substances - Business establishments, inns, taverns, nightclubs, hotels and restaurants, stores, sari-sari stores and convenience stores are hereby PROHIBITED from selling, serving and offering any intoxicating substances like liquors, alcoholic beverages and coconut wine from 12:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M. SECTION 3. Prohibition of Individuals to Drink, Consume Intoxicating Substances - Individuals are hereby PROHIBITED to consume and/or drink any intoxicating substances like liquors, alcoholic beverages and coconut wine from 12:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M. SECTION 4. Duties and Obligations of Business Establishments Selling Intoxicating Substances - Business establishments selling intoxicating substances are hereby required to post one (1) legible and visible sign inside and one (1) outside of their establishment with the wordings “NO SELLING AND DRINKING OF INTOXICATING SUBSTANCES FROM 12:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M” for the information and guidance of all concerned. SECTION 5. Penalty - The penalties stipulated in Section 6 of City Ordinance No. 16-6536 shall apply. SECTION 6. Repealing Clause - All ordinances, executive orders, rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. SECTION 8. Separability Clause - If for any reasons, any part or provision of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, other parts which are not affected thereof shall continue to be in full force and effect. SECTION 9. Effectivity - This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication as provided by law. (VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; LIM, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; BELMONTE “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG,” Yes”; PACAÑA, “Yes”; PARDILLO, “Yes”; ANCIS, “Yes”; S1ACOR, “Yes”; SOONG, “Yes” and CAPANGPANGAN, “Yes”)

CARRIED Unanimously.

The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance as verified to by the Member-authors. VERIFIED:

ATTY. ARTHUR LL. PADILLA Secretary to the Sanggunian

BERNARD Y. PACAÑA Member, main-author

IAN C. UY Member, co-author

CERTIFIED:

JENAR L. VERA CRUZ City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer

APPROVED: _______________

July 8, 2019

Victor Ozarraga Teves

CELSO G. REGENCIA City Mayor MDN: Jul 10, 17 & 24, 2019

Normin boosts disaster preps, unveils ommand, control center site CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- To effectively coordinate disaster preparedness and response measures and monitor disasters that will occur in Northern Mindanao, as well as control equipment and manpower sources that will be deployed during calamities, construction of Government Command and Control Center paves its way at Lumbia Airport, here. The P77 million-worth facility is designed to effectively and efficiently deliver the activities necessary, or which an involved agency is specialized with, especially

in the field of communications, warning signals, emergency transportation, evacuation, rescue, health and rehabilitation, public education, and other auxiliary services. This is to ensure the protection and welfare of the people during disasters and emergencies. Office of Civil Defense 10 Regional Director Rosauro Arnel Q. Gonzales and Department of the Interior and Local Government 10 Regional Director Arnel M. Agabe affirm that partner agencies are stepping up their collabora-

tive efforts when it comes to disaster preparedness measures. “We place our focus to the most vulnerable barangays in our local government units, which we consider as high-risk areas,” said Agabe. With this, we gear up in being more proactive in our approaches to strategically come up with appropriate mitigation, preparedness, response, actions, and plans, Agabe added. The facility’s ceremonial groundbreaking and laying of time capsule conducted July 4, was graced

by National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Chairman Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, together with other involved agencies. Construction of alternate Government Command and Control Center for Mindanao is funded under the General Appropriation Act (GAA) 2019. It involves the construction of three-storey multi-purpose building, including the state-of-theart operational center and situational analysis and communication virtual room, and conference room that can accommodate up

to 30 persons. Wi t h a l o t a r e a o f 1,284.122 sq.m., said project is one of the slated significant

projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). (DILG10/ PIA10)

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fisheries, we can reduce poverty incidence,” Abdullah Cusain, BARMM assistant executive secretary, said. In 2018, BARMM’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) posted a 7.2 percent growth rate in which the sectors of agriculture, hunting, forestry, and fishing remained the largest share in the region’s total economic performance. (Bangsamoro Government/ PIA10)

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in the region such as peace and order, increasing inflation rate related to agriculture and fisheries, lack of inter-agency collaboration, inadequate community participation, and climate change. “Majority of the population in BARMM are farmers and fishermen. If we can improve agriculture and

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province of Lanao del Norte MUNICIPALITY OF BACOLOD

Republic of the Philippines REGION X Province of Lanao del Norte MUNICIPALITY OF BAROY OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

RA Form No. 10.1 (IRCO) R.A. 10172

R.A. 10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048/10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that ERLIE BALANAY JABINIAO has filed with this Office a petition for CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR in her SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the CERTIFICATE of LIVE BIRTH who was born on December 18, 1991 at Liangan East, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte whose parents are ROSENIE TUMAPON BALANAY and EMETILO BASAHAN JABINIAO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office.

MDN: JUL 10 & 17, 2019

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172 a notice is hereby served to the public that RICHARD SUMAGANG LOMOLJO has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the Child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RICHARD SUMAGANG LOMOLJO who was born on September 15, 1990 at Libertad, Baroy, Lanao del Norte and whose parent are PEPITO S. LOMOLJO and ESTELA M. SUMAGANG. Any person adversely affectd by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than ____MAY 2019.

(Sgd.) EMILY B. CABUG Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Jul 10 & 17, 2019

(Sgd.) THERESA P. MONISIT Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: JUL 10 & 17, 2019

(Sgd.) CIRILO A. MICULOB Municipal Civil Registrar

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