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DTI, biz group conduct tax planning for MSMEs ILIGAN CITY -- A total of 34 participants attended a seminar on tax planning for micro, small, medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs), here.

The one-day event was spearheaded by the Department of Trade and IndustryLanao del Norte Provincial Office, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce & Industries Foundation of Iligan, Inc. (CCIFII), aimed to acquaint existing MSMEs to strategies that could assist them in planning out their tax expenses for the year. It advocates strategies on tax minimization rather than tax evasion. Attendees were mostly from the trading and services business sector. Resource speaker Erma Y. A contingent performs during the 37th Camiguin Lanzones Festival street dancing competition held on October Darunday of CCIFII shared 20, 2016, the performance of which is based on the tale of the enchanting lanzones fruit coupled with interplay See conduct, page B7

of beat, colors and steps, making it more alluring. (PIA 10)

Prov’l POPCEN 2015 data dissemination Forum set By Lorry V. Gabule

ILIGAN CITY — To commemorate the month-long National Statistics Month celebration, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)Lanao del Norte conducted the ‘2015 Census of Population Data Dissemination Forum on Population Count’ in Iligan city, recently. This year’s celebration

of 27th National Statistics Month bears the theme, “Sustainable Development: Making Statistics Count.” Osler M. Mejares, chief, PSA-Lanao del Norte, said the observance has two-fold objectives: to promote, enhance and instill nationwide awareness and appreciation of the importance and value of statistics to the different See set, page B7

As Junior Breakthrough Challenge Semi-finalist

Pinoy youth seeks FB likers, sharers worldwide for ‘future scientist’s’ title THE Philippines has been recognized all over the world for winning in pageants and boxing arena; now is the right time to mobilize our country’s social media powers to vote for future scientist! Besting more than 6000 entries from 146 countries, the Philippine entry by Hillary Diane Andales bagged

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Veterans Bank: Where Every day is Heroes Day

If one wants to catch a glimpse of the Philippines’ colorful history and chronicle what had transpired in one’s townduring the Japanese Imperial rule, one better visit the nearest Philippine Veterans Bank. There’s never a dull moment inside each newly renovated Veterans Bank branch with the bank’s revitalized image felt in every corner of the structure. Apart from business development and efficiency brought by the leadership of Veterans Bank chairman Roberto De Ocampo, all 60 branches of the mid-size commercial bank would soon showcase its cen-

terpiece — a History Wall complete with strong and powerful images and indepth documentaries of the World War II. One of the two documentaries is entitled Unsurrendered 2: The Hunters ROTC Guerrillas, a rich narrative about a thousands-strong group of college cadets that resisted the Japanese invasion and participated in numerous operations and ambushes, including the Raid of Los Baños in February 1945. “We wanted to preserve our war veterans’ stories. Very little is known about the World War II because See veterans, page B7

Matteo Guidicelli endorses EastWest Bank’s Auto and Personal Loans Matteo Guidicelli is the new face of EastWest Auto and Personal Loans. EastWest Bank and the actor/triathlete/businessman sealed the deal at the contract signing ceremony held recently at Shangri-la at the Fort. The Fil-Italian Guidicelli excitedly embraced his role as EastWest Auto and Personal Loans ambassador. “Honored to be part of a new Family. EastWest Bank,” he tweeted minutes after the contract signing. The bank is likewise excited about its choice of product endorser. The 26-year old Guidicelli, who has made a name for himself in the world of kart racing before entering show business, is a charming, relatable actor and singer who, despite his busy schedule, makes time for other pursuits like training for a triathlon and opening

a production company. “Matteo embodies the hard-working and driven individuals whose dreams and aspirations, EastWest Bank supports. He’s a role model for going after what you want and achieving it—a new car, a dream vacation, or whatever,” said EVP and

Consumer Lending Cluster Head Jacqueline Fernandez. Celebrating 10 years in showbiz with a major concert this November, the actor/triathlete/businessman, clearly represents today’s generation whose needs, priorities, and lifestyle constantly evolve. A financial

flexibility from a reliable bank would come in handy. That is why EastWest Bank’s Personal and Auto Loan products are designed to help achieve one’s dreams and aspirations through easy-on-the pocket repayments, convenient loan application, and fast approval.

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Just shield yourself with the grace and love of God

The Gospel of Jesus Christ (November4, 2016-Friday) Matthew 1:16”Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, by whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah. Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, by whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah. Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been

betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly: This is my reminder that even we are living in a bad family, society, system of our government and failures of our church servants; we could live

DepEd distributes equipment to schools offering TVL tracks By BEVERLIE F. RAAGAS

THE Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has earmarked P11 million in distributing equipment to senior high schools offering TVL tracks. TVL is short for technical-vocationallivelihood and is meant to inject learning to the students so that they will be equipped to work already sans college education by the time they graduate. Here in the country, TVL encompasses so many fields. These are just some of them: agricultural crops production, animal health care management, animal production, aquaculture, artificial insemination for ruminants, fish capture, fishing gear repair and maintenance, fish products packaging, fish wharf operation, food processing,

horticulture, landscape installation and maintenance, organic agriculture, pest management, rice machinery operation, rubber processing, rubber production, slaughtering operations, home economics, information and communications technology, industrial arts and maritime. For home economics alone, there are a lot of subjects, all of them leading to an NC II certificate. In short, no one’s being left behind. Each student is assured of skills that employers need. That’s why senior high schools offering TVL tracks are always budgeted by DepEd such as the distribution of equipment for instance. That also depends on which tracks and NC II subjects the senior high school is offering.

Council okays 10-year Solid Waste Mngt Plan CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Cagayan de Oro City now has a ten-year Solid Waste Management Plan. The City Council headed by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy enacted Ordinance No. 13130-2016, approving the 2014-2024 Solid Waste Management Plan, as endorsed by the City Solid Waste Management Board. According to the CSWMB, this is in line with Section 166 of Republic Act 9003, otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, which provides that the city shall prepare the plan to ensure the efficient management of solid waste with emphasis on the reuse, recycling and composting program with landfill identification for residual waste. The SWM aims to provide efficient and sustainable system that ensures the protection of public health and environment, significantly reduce the amount of generated solid waste requiring disposal through increased source reduction, reuse, recycling, composting and adoption of resource recovery technolo-

gies and manage the solid waste with adequate disposal capacity in an equitable and environmentally protective manner, consistent with the statutory solid waste hierarchy. It also aims to build community awareness and encourage greater stakeholder’s participation of the need to minimize the generation of waste and disposable practices as well as adopt stable and longterm funding mechanisms that provide sufficient revenue SWM programs, while producing incentives for increased waste reduction and diversion. In the 10-year SWM plan, the city hopes to have 90-percent diversions by the end of 2014, to establish Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in 40 barangays by the end of 2018. The plan includes the establishment and operation of a sanitary landfill this year. The city will also strengthen capacity and participation among concerned SWM stakeholders both in public and private sector and promote accountability, transparency and participation, among See okays, page B7

without stains inherited from them. Just shield yourself with the grace and love of God and in that way, you are curse free. Continue doing the right thing despite of the imperfections of your bloodlines and the clan that you belong because it could not stop your divine destiny on this earth. If you will not do the right thing because you are ashamed to do it because of your family

background; you are the looser. Be a savior not a looser. Bring the banner of your clan that you are born to do something great and different. You are born to become the leading model for your relatives. You are born to guide them and letting them to see your examples. You are born to magnet them towards the goodness that you have done for them to imitate and do it by their own.

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DSWD encourages survivors of ‘Lawin’ to immediately report irregularities of relief distribution to its field offices

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo reiterated her appeal to families and communities, “Agarang ireport sa mga field offices ng departamento ang mga iregularidad sa pamamahagi ng relief goods sa kanilang mga lugar (Immediately report to its field offices irregularities in the distribution of relief goods in their respective areas).” This came as the Department received reports of alleged tampering of relief packs. “The Department continuously releases updates on its relief operations so

the people will know,” Sec. Taguiwalo said. These are the hotline numbers of DSWD field offices: DSWD-CAR - (074) 442 3946; (074) 446 5961; 09060941064; 09491417232 DSWD-Region I - (072) 8882505; 09399586757 D S W D - R e g i on I I 09177710966 DSWD-Region III 09088814109 “Mahalaga na nakikialam ang taumbayan sa pagpapatakbo ng mga programa ng mga lokal na pamahalaan. Kaya namin nilalabas ang ganitong impormasyon para alam ng taumbayan, at ma-engganyo

kayo na makialam kung paano pinatatakbo ang gobyerno. Hindi mangyayari ang pagbabagong gusto natin kung hindi tayo kikilos (It is important that the people will know how local government units run their programs. This is why we release this kind of information so the citizens will be encouraged and get involved in running the government. The changes that we want will not happen if we don’t take action),” Sec. Taguiwalo further said. S ec. Taguiwalo also expressed her thanks to those who donated for the affected families.

“S a l am at s a tu l ong para sa mga sinalanta ng Bagyong Lawin. Gagamitin ang natanggap na tulong para sa rehabilitasyon ng mga syudad at munisipalidad na apektado, at pinakamahalaga para tulungan ang mga mamamayang nasiraan o nawalan ng tirahan, mga pananim, at kabuhayan (Thank you to those who sent aid for the victims of Typhoon Lawin. We will used the donations we received to assist in the rehabilitation of devastated cities and municipalities, and most importantly, to help those whose houses, crops and livelihood were destroyed),” she ended.

The Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) is mandated to promote, accelerate and regulate the growth and development of the construction industry in conformity with national goals. Through CIAP’s licensing arm, the Philippine Construction Accreditation Board (PCAB), the government ensures that all contractors are reliable, competent and qualified to engage in construction contracting business in the country. PCAB revokes and/ or suspends the license offering contractors. With the help of the Philippine Domestic Construction Board (PDCB), another implementing arm of CIAP, appropriate policies and guidelines for pre-qualification, bidding and contract award for public infrastructure projects are formulated and recommended. CIAP assures that Filipinos receive premium service through government infrastructure projects. The CIAP, t hroug h PDCB, implements the Construction Performance Evaluation System (CPES), a uniform rating system for evaluating the performance of constructors based on a set of criteria. These are workmanship, materials used in the construction, timeliness, facilities, envi-

ronmental safety and health and human resources deployment during construction. Its implementation is governed by Section 12, Annex E of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act).The evaluation is done at certain stages during the actual construction of the project, and upon its completion. Based on the CPES results, among others, contractors are blacklisted by various infrastructure agencies (agency-level). The list are consolidated and submitted by PDCB to the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) are posted at the GPPB website for reference by the Bids and Awards Committees of various agencies. The Consolidated Blacklisting Report contains the list of contractors blacklisted by the procuring entities. Based on the List of Consolidated Blacklisted Contractors at GPPB website, as of 30 September 2016, there are 36 blacklisted contractors. Thirty-two (32) of which were blacklisted by various government infrastructure agencies due to the following grounds/offenses: rescission of the contract due to failure to complete the project, abandonment

of the contract/project, intolerable negative slippage, failure to comply with contractual obligations/ contract violations, failure to comply with any lawful instructions, falsification of public documents, quality of materials not complying with the approved plan and specs, poor performance or unsatisfactory quality of work and termination of the Contract. Contractors included in the Blacklist are not allowed to participate in any government procurement or bidding during the period of disqualification. The following is a list of agency-blacklisted contractors as of 30 September 2016: National Housing Authority (NHA): A. P. Torres, B.J. Contractors, Constructive Builder, Inc., and Ramona Mining and Development Corp.; National Power Corporation (NPC): Al-alamiah Construction and Sarbet Builders; Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS): Alpha Trine Motors Corporation, Infra-Structural Construction, R. T. Katigbak Construction Corporation, and Stern Builders Corporation; Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) & Department of Transportation (DOTr): AQA Global Construction;

Department of Education (DepEd): ARPEE Construction & Supply, and F.N.A. Construction; Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH): B.E. Construction, J.R. Maliwanag Trading and Construction, Jonice Engineering Construction, Suzuka Construction Co., Ltd., and Villcruz Construction and Supply; AFP: DJ Builders Corporation; National Irrigation Administration (NIA): E.S. Almuete Construction, and Francis Lim Construction; Local Government of Quezon City: HUXLEY Builders General Contractor; Philippine Army: MECON Systems Services and Maintenance Products, MRRM Trading and Construction, and Northstar IBEX Construction Corporation; Municipality of Calamba: River Concrete Construction and Development Corporation; Philippine National Police (PNP) Region 8: Ruby Lim Construction and Supplies Incorporated; Philippine Ports Authority (PPA): S&W Construction and Gen. Merchandise; Department of Health (DOH): Square ‘R’ Builders and Development Corp.; City of Zamboanga: WERR Corporation International. For updates and lists of blacklisted contractors, please visit the GPPB

Consolidated blacklisted contractors as of 30 September 2016

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Peace institute holds integrating conflict-sensitive journalism confab ILIGAN CITY -- Conflictsensitive reporting contributes to reconciliation and peacebuilding. Thus, the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM) in partnership with the Forum Civil Peace Service (forumZED) spearheaded a three-day course which aimed to integrate the concept in communicationrelated programs, October 24-26. It targeted around 100 students and 28 teachers from various schools and universities in Region 10 and the cities of Iligan, Cagayan de Oro, and Malaybalay, including Marawi of Lanao del Sur. IPDM officer-in-charge Prof. Mark Anthony J. Torres, in an interview, laid down the four objectives Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City ORLANDO BUASAN

CASE NO. 2016-10-2270 (2011-10-1692)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the validity a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line: ILIGAN CITY TO KAPATAGAN VIA BACOLOD-MARANDING and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 17, 2016, 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s) Petitioner (s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(s) opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OICRegional Director, LTFRB-RFRO 10, this 3rd day of November, 2016. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Nov 4, 2016

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City DIONESIO B. YAÑEZ – Original grantee-deceased CASE NO. 2016-10-2275 DIOSVIN R. YAÑEZ - Applicant -surviving heir (2012-10-2095) NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Change of Grantee of Certificate of Public Convenience with extension of validity of CPC to operate PUJ service on the line: CARMEN MARKET TO LUMBIA TO COGON MARKET (ALL IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY) and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 8, 2016, 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s) Petitioner (s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(s) opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OICRegional Director, LTFRB-RFRO 10, this 2nd day of November, 2016. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Nov 4, 2016

of the seminar-workshop which include facilitate learning among communication teachers and students on the philosophy of conflict-sensitive journalism, and the need for inte-

gration in the curriculum vis-a-vis media realities. Recall the role of journalism in empowering people and dealing with issues in Mindanao such as the Bangsamoro peace process

and other conflict issues. Also, introduce conflict analysis tools for journalistic practice; and Identify entry points of integration in specific communication subjects.

The seminar-workshop opened with a dialogue on the theory and practice of conflict-sensitive journalism; the role of journalists in providing a peace lens to their reports; and the

nuances and differences between conflict-sensitive journalism and peace journalism. Torres said that at the later part of the three-day See holds, page B6

Ordinance

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Republika ng Pilipinas LUNSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod REGULAR SESSION HELD ON MAY 17, 2016 PRESENT: Hon. Ruderic C. Marzo, Hon. Providencio A. Abragan, Jr., Hon. Marlene L. Young, Hon. Simplicio N. Larrazabal, III, Hon. Michelle E. Sweet-Booc, Hon. Emmanuel C. Salibay, Hon. Ariel P. Anghay, Hon. Roy L. Openiano, Hon. Samuel P. Huertas, Hon. Bayani C. Areola, Hon. Usafeno F. Obial, Hon. Alfredo R. Busico, Hon. Ceasarve C. Siacor, Hon. Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, ABSENT: Hon. Frederick W. Siao,

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

SECTION 4. Definition of Terms. As used in this ordinance, the following terms and phrases shall mean as follows:

Accreditation - A certification issued by either the Department of Tourism or by the City Tourism Office recognizing that the establishment has complied with the minimum requirements set in its operation.

City - the City Government of Iligan

DOH – the Department of Health

DOT – the Department of Tourism

License - the privilege or authority granted by the DOT or the City Government to own, operate, manage and maintain a tourist establishment.

ITC - Iligan City Tourism Council

Professional Event Organizer - any person engaged in the arrangement of any event for commercial purposes.

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Recommend policies and guidelines regarding tourism related industry;

Develop tourism products.

Perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed and/ or delegated by the City Mayor or Sangguniang Panlungsod.

SECTION 9. Creation of the Iligan City Tourism Department – There shall be created in the Iligan City Government, the Iligan City Tourism Department. SECTION 10. Functions of the City Tourism Department - To carry out the mandate of this Ordinance, the City Tourism Department shall exercise any and all of the following specific powers and functions:

Formulate plans/strategies for tourism development and implement the said plan upon approval of the concerned authorities;

Recommend policies that will hasten the implementation of the said plan in addition to the existing national plan relative to tourism development;

Tourism-Oriented Establishment - any establishment which is registered and licensed by the appropriate offices of the City Government which caters directly to tourists, whether domestic or foreign

Establish and maintain public urban parks, recreational facilities, museum, resorts and other tourism-related establishment where the private sector is still hesitant to invest in;

Tourism-Related Establishments - any establishment or enterprise which may or may not be registered but which caters incidentally to both foreign and local travelers and tourists

Implement and monitor compliance of existing policies ( i.e. Tourism Act of 2009) relative to the operations and accreditation oriented establishments and facilities;

SECTION 5. Iligan City Tourism Council - There is hereby created the City Tourism Council or (ICTC). The Tourism Council shall be the highest governing and policy-making body on tourism in the city. The City Tourism Council shall be composed of the following: a. City Mayor – Chairman of the Council

Provide support to establishments and facilities in the enhancement of their operation to meet tourism standard;

Formulate strategies in the promotion of the tourism industry of the city;

WHEREAS, records showed that domestic and foreign tourists visiting the City’s tourist sites and new tourism-oriented businesses have increased over the years;

Develop culture and arts of the city and ensure protection of city’s cultural heritage and traditions;

WHEREAS, Iligan’s tourism potential is beyond question. It has the natural attraction to start with, a favorable climate and basic infrastructure are already in place. Yet, so much have to be done to put Iligan in the tourism map, more so, to develop it into a tourist destination at par with popular destinations of the country;

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Organize events and activities that will promote the local culture and tourism attractions of the city;

City Administrator

c. City Engineer

Monitor the operations of city-owned and city-managed tourist destination areas like parks, convention centers, museum, resorts and picnic areas to ensure the cleanliness and beauty of each facility;

d. City Planning and Development Coordinator

10.

e. Representative of the Board of Trustees of the MacaraegAncestral Home

Design and implement the promotional and marketing structure of Iligan City;

11.

f. City Health Office

Organize and conduct culture and tourism seminars, summits and trainings;

g. Department of Education

12.

Conduct inspection of tourism-oriented and tourism-related establishments;

h. Philippine Information Agency

13.

i. Land Transportation Office

Organize fund raising projects and events and accept donations, sponsorships and solicitations, through the City Mayor, for city tourism programs and parks beautification;

j. Philippine National Police

14.

k. Department of Trade and Industry-Lanao del Norte

Conduct surveys, research and other data gathering activities to support each tourism program;

l. City Environment Management Office

15.

Represent the city in any tourism or promotional activities within the locality, in the region, national and international levels and;

Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA)

16.

Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB)

Perform and execute any tourism or promotional related activities and programs.

Member, (On Leave)

RESOLUTION NO. 16-198 WHEREAS, it is widely acknowledged that tourism can serve as the primary engine of growth for the local economy, and become the focal point of related projects and initiatives; WHEREAS, in the local level, Iligan City possesses an enormous tourism potential which, if tapped and developed fully, could generate revenue for local businesses, create jobs, and improve basic services to the community;

WHEREAS, at present set-up, the Tourism Office has been treated as a Division under City Administrator’s Office (CAD), and its head of office holds a position of Division level, the entire office and staff positions are organized as a section level only; WHEREAS, developing a strong tourism office is an initial step towards developing a comprehensive and integrated government support, thus the proposal to create a City Tourism Department; WHEREAS, on the other hand despite of its tourist sites and the number of visitors visiting Iligan City, the Sangguniang Panlungsod is yet to pass an ordinance that will lay the rules and regulations that will govern and regulate tourism development and promotion programs in the city including the licensing, registration, regulation and supervision of the operations of tourism-oriented and tourism-related establishments and will apply to all, private and government owned and controlled entities such as resorts, hotels, lodging facilities, travel agencies, tourist guides, transport groups and organizations; WHEREAS, a series of public hearings were conducted purposely to discuss with concerned stakeholders like the business sector, tourism service providers, among others regarding the proposed ordinance, wherein their comments and suggestions deemed important were incorporated herein; WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Michelle E. Sweet-Booc, duly seconded by Members Marlene L. Young, Emmanuel C. Salibay, Cesarve C. Siacor and Roy L. Openiano; BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be, as it is hereby ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 16-6476 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ILIGAN CITY TOURISM CODE WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE REGULATION, MANAGEMENT, PROMOTION, AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE ILIGAN CITY TOURISM INDUSTRY, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in its session assembled, that: SECTION 1. Title - This Ordinance shall be known as the “Iligan City Tourism Code of 2016”.

b. SP Chairman Committee on Tourism - Vice Chairman

Members: (Government Sector)

Macapagal

Members: (Private Sector)

SECTION 11. Office Personnel – The City Tourism Department shall be composed of the following personnel

Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc.

Department Head II

Iligan Bay Chamber of Industries (IBCI)

Research and Databank Development

Iligan Bloggers Society

Supervising Tourism Operations Officer

Health and Wellness

Senior Tourism Operations Officer

Iligan City Travel and Tours

Statistician II

Federation president, Transport Group of Iligan City

d. Economist

Academe - to be appointed by the City Mayor

Administrative Section

h. IHARRA

Supervising Administrative Officer

Administrative Assistant

c. Clerk

d. Messenger/Utility

e. Driver

Chairman, Bayug Council of Elders

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy - It is hereby the declared policy of the City Government of Iligan to:

SECTION 6. The Representative of the Department of Tourism Region X shall act as consultant of the City Tourism Council

a. Provide world-class cultural and environment-friendly tourist destinations;

b. Bring the benefits of tourism to the rural communities, improve access infrastructures, alleviate poverty and discourage migration to urban areas;

SECTION 7. The City Tourism Office will act as the Secretariat of the City Tourism Council. As Secretariat, the City Tourism Office act on the following functions:

c. Encourage and institutionalize public-private sector partnership and cooperation in the planning and development of tourism infrastructure;

d. Strengthen and support the capability of the barangays in mandated tourism functions;

e. Provide incentives and recognition to private initiatives in the establishment and development of tourism-related facilities and amenities;

f. Develop and factor into the tourism industry highly professionalized and trained human resource components through the concerted efforts and cooperation of both the public and private sectors;

g. Formulate rules and regulations designed solely for the safety, convenience, and protection of all stakeholders in the tourism industry;

h. Identify tourism enterprise zones for enhancement and development within the strict adherence to environmental protection laws;

i. Produce highly trained human resource components from the local population where the tourist-related business establishments and facilities are located;

Culture and Arts Development

Facilitate all meetings of the City Tourism Council

Initiate planning

Supervising Tourism Officer

Perform other functions, as may be required by the Tourism Council

Operations Officer

SECTION 8. Functions of the City Tourism Council - to carry out the mandate of this Ordinance, the City Tourism Council shall exercise any and all of the following specific powers and functions:

Senior Tourism Operations Officer

Cultural Affairs Officer

Encourage and promote local tourism industry;

Museum Curator

Make a comprehensive survey of the physical and natural tourism resources and potentials within Iligan City;

Assist and recommend in designating, identifying areas with potential tourism value, establish the order of priority of the development or further development of said areas;

Tourism Support Services

Supervising Tourism Officer

Operations Officer

Senior Tourism Operations Officer

Tourism Operations Officer I

Tourist Receptionist II

Senior Administrative Assistant

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Formulate plans and initiate implementation for the development of tourism zones;

Extend all forms of assistance, in coordination with the agencies of the government in undertaking tourism projects;

j. Develop and maintain a dynamic and flexible tourism program sensitive and responsive to the present and future needs of the industry;

Implement the policies and programs pertaining to the promotion and supervision of tourism plans and facilities development;

k. Ensure to the fullest the security of tourist sites and other areas frequented by tourists to maintain peace and order, and;

Supervising Tourism

l. Maintain the cleanliness of tourist sites.

Implement the policies and programs of the Department of Tourism pertaining to the promotion and supervision of tourism plans and facilities development;

Operations Officer

Concurs and submit Annual Tourism Industry Report and other reports mandated by the Department of Tourism and other offices or agencies prepared by Tourism Office and take necessary actions relative to the reports.

Senior Tourism Operations Officer

Tourism Operations Officer II

Tourism Operations Officer I

Graphic Artist

SECTION 3. Scope - This Ordinance shall outline the over-all tourism operations and management in Iligan City including parks and tourists areas. It includes the creation and development of an Office to handle the tourism activities, projects and events, as well as the promotional program of Iligan City. This Ordinance shall likewise provide for the regulation and monitoring of the operation of tourism oriented establishments.

Ensure maximum participation of the barangays, the private sector and other agencies in developing tourism sites of Iligan City;

Promotions and Tour Package Development

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Destination and Event Development

Supervising Tourism Officer

Operations Officer

Senior Tourism Operations Officer

Tourism Operations Officer I

Project Development Officer I

SECTION 12. - Organizational Structure of the Iligan City Tourism Department -

Providing tourists and other visitors the best in accommodations, attention, services and amenities reflective of the culture and hospitality of the people;

All employees of the City Government shall be required to attend a Culture of Excellence Seminar/ Workshop on a regular basis.

Professionalizing personnel services in the industry by enriching and upgrading human competencies through appropriate preservice and in-service training programs conducted by pre-qualified tourism training schools, DOT and TESDA;

Tourism oriented and related establishments in the city shall be encouraged to require their front liners to undergo the Culture of Excellence Seminar.

Bringing into the mainstream of the industry competent, trained and qualified local residents for employment in the facilities located in the area, thus highlighting the indigenous character of tourism;

All drivers of tricycles, jeepneys, bus and tartanilya (Rig) shall be required to attend the Culture of Excellence Seminar which shall be integrated with the Annual Driver’s Seminar.

Organizing and orienting operators and drivers of all means of transport vehicles towards the tourism way of quality service, courtesy, honesty, fairness and hospitality, with assistance of Land Transportation Office;

All media organizations shall air/publish public service announcements on the promotion of Filipino Values and Culture in the Tourism context.

All academic institutions like Day Care Centers, Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Educational Institutions shall be provided with modules on Culture of Excellence as part of the curriculum of the students which may either be integrated in their Religion or Values Education Subjects, in coordination with the Department of Education, Iligan City.

Monitoring shows and performances within the city which should be wholesome for the family and done in good taste emphasizing on the good values, customs and traditions of the Iliganons.

All tourism related providers should apply for accreditation as mandated by the DOT and submit reportorial documents required by the City Tourism Office.

Monitoring shows and performances within the city which should be wholesome for the family and done in good taste emphasizing on the good values, customs and traditions of the Iliganons.

SECTION 16. Rules and Regulations on Tourism - Unless otherwise provided by laws adopted by Congress, Executive Orders issued by the President and Memoranda and issuances issued by the Department of Tourism and national administrative bodies; City Ordinances adopted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod and Executive Orders issued by the City Mayor of Iligan pertaining to the rules and regulation of the city’s tourism industry, shall apply. Where applicable to local conditions, the pertinent requirements of the following shall be observed:

SECTION 13. Operating Principles - The formulation and implementation of policies, rules and regulation, instructions and directives on tourism shall be guided by the following operating principles:

Rules and Regulations to Govern the Accreditation of Travel and Tour Services, Department of Tourism, September 26, 1995

Rules and Regulations to Govern the Accreditation of Agri- Tourism/Farm Site, Department of Tourism, June 25, 2004.

In the case of sole proprietorship, the owner thereof or his duly authorized representative.

Rules and Regulations to Govern the Accreditation of Tertiary Hospitals for Medical Tourism, Department of Tourism, June 27, 2003.

In the case of partnership, one of the partners designated on a sworn certification by all partners to sign the application.

Rules and Regulations to Govern the Accreditation of SPA, Department of Tourism, July 4, 2002.

In the case of corporation, the person named in the board resolution as authorized to sign the application or person so designated in its by-laws.

Rules and Regulations to Govern the Accreditation of Hotels, Tourists Inns, Motels, Apartels, Resorts, Pension Houses and other Accommodation Establishments, Department of Tourism, August 26, 1992

SECTION 17. Legal and Regulatory Infrastructures – The tourism industry is governed by the National and local laws as well as by the rules and regulations issued out by administrative bodies pursuant thereto. Barangays shall issue out rules and regulations and directives on tourism, pursuant to the provisions of RA No. 7160.

Historical landmarks, cultural and natural heritage shall be held inviolable and no alteration of their state shall be undertaken without prior approval and authority of the government;

SECTION 18. Supervision and Control. a.

The Office of the City Mayor - The City Mayor as the Local Chief Executive shall be the officer in charge of all tourism programs of the City of Iligan. He shall designate the chairperson/s of scheduled tourism and promotional programs which are observed and celebrated regularly in the City. The Head of the City Tourism Department - The Head of the Tourism Office which shall also act as Secretary to the Tourism Council shall perform all functions and responsibilities related to tourism development and promotions, and coordinate with different offices regarding the implementation of projects and programs of the City. The Committee on Tourism of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. – The Committee on Tourism shall be responsible for enacting legislative measures concerning the promotion of tourism in the City of Iligan and shall likewise assist in the execution of the said program.

SECTION 19. Creation of the Barangay Committee on Tourism - To provide a backbone to all city events and activities related tourism programs and projects, there shall be created a Committee on Tourism in every Barangay in Iligan City. To realize its objectives, barangays are hereby encouraged to allocate funds for the said programs and activities.

Development and promotion of local tourism sites and attractions shall, as much as possible, be a joint undertaking of government, private sector and non-government funding agencies;

From the imperatives of human resource development, the tourism industry shall be professionalized with frontline and service personnel, supervisors and executives, both in public and private, duly trained and qualified;

Formulate plans and programs for tourism, beautification and protection of tourist sites in the barangay level.

For effective and highly coordinate approach to tourism development and promotion, all tourism related endeavors, programs and projects shall be aligned with the thrusts and directions of the City Government Tourism Development Plan and that of the Department of Tourism; and

In coordination with the City Tourism Council, identify tourist destination areas in the barangay.

Manage Barangay Tourist destination areas such as the following, but not limited to covered courts, museum, parks and playground.

Under the doctrine of legal hermeneutics, the provisions of Executive Order No. 120 in relation to RA No. 7160 as well as such other relevant and applicable laws, rules and regulations issued by the National Government and the Department of Tourism shall guide this Code.

Prepare Barangay facts and figures and marketing materials.

Design and execute appropriate marketing and promotion plans.

Strive for the creation of a tourism related products;

SECTION 14. Physical Infrastructures – The barangays in consonance with the policies set by the City Tourism Council shall promote and encourage the construction of tourism related establishments and facilities either through public or private funding or both in their respective areas of jurisdiction. Towards this end, the barangays shall:

Organize fund raising projects and events and accept donations, sponsorships and solicitations, through a Barangay Resolution for Barangay tourism programs and parks beautification.

Identify the potential tourist sites and declare the same for program planning, implementation and development.

Provide pre-conditions for development such as access roads and other networks for potential investors;

Provide tax and other incentives to tourism investors and developers as mandated by the Iligan Investment Incentive Code ;

SECTION 21. Tourism Events - The City shall organize various activities that will aim at promoting Iligan City and at the same time providing direct and indirect income to its constituents. The Tourism Office shall spearhead and promote the established and recognized annual/regular tourism programs and special events in the City of Iligan which includes, but shall not be limited to the Iligan City Fiesta Celebration.

Establish and institutionalize tourism-friendly relationship with all business and establishments in the area.

SECTION 15. Human Resource – Tourism shall gear towards the fulfillment of the needs of the key players and stakeholders of the tourism industry. Towards this end, the barangay, the City Government and the private investors in tourism shall join hands in:

SECTION 25. Accreditation of Tourism-Oriented/Related Establishments and Tour Guides - No person, natural or juridical, shall keep, manage, or operate any building, edifice or premise, or a completely independent part thereof, for the purpose of engaging in the tourism business without having first secured a license permit from the BPLO to operate the same, and a certificate of accreditation of the establishment from the TPD.

Rules and Regulations to Govern the Accreditation of TourismRelated Establishments, Department of Tourism, April 20, 1992

The City Tourism Council, pursuant to existing laws shall formulate such rules and regulations applicable to the local conditions and circumstances and to issue such directives for the compliance by concerned persons, entities and/or establishments; The barangays shall enjoy autonomy in innovating and implementing tourism programs and activities in their respective areas and shall be entitled to fair and equitable allocation of resources in projects implementation and support;

SECTION 24. Accreditation Basis - All tourism establishments /activities in Iligan City shall be classified, accredited and registered in accordance with the Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Department of Tourism on 20 April 1992 and 26 August 1992, published in the Supplement of the Official Gazette, Volume 89, No. 20 dated 17 May 1993.

Note: The Local Chief Executive shall issue an Executive Order to assign a Committee to devise the Lectures, Seminar or Workshop Materials, Modules and Examination for assessment purposes.

There shall be an integrated approach to tourism development under the overall supervision and direction of the City Government with the barangays undertaking mandated tourism function under the principles of self-help, self-reliance and grassroots empowerment;

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SECTION 20. Functions of the Barangay Committee on Tourism. -

Coordinate and participate in all city tourism activities and projects.

SECTION 22. City Parks and Resorts - The City shall continuously upgrade and beautify all its parks and playground. It shall oversee the city tourist destination areas, while the Barangay Tourism Committees shall manage their respective tourism areas. SECTION 23. Culture of Excellence - Iligan City residents shall be encouraged to attend a seminar, emphasizing the importance of Filipino values, attitude, culture, and service excellence in relation to tourism. The history of Iligan City, legend, important events and personalities as well as Iligan values shall be provided for in the module.

SECTION 26. Persons Authorized to Sign the Application for Accreditation. - In the filing of application for accreditation, the following shall be authorized to sign said application:

Note: All applicants who wish to apply for the Accreditation Certificate/Seal of Excellence should submit copy of their Mayor’s Permit to the Tourism and Promotions Department. SECTION 27. Tourist Police - The Local Chief Executive shall designate Tourist Police to assist in maintaining peace and order, law enforcement and tourist security. They will be assigned in Tourist Information Centers, main streets, and other tourist destination areas. SECTION 28. Incentives for Accredited Tourism Establishments. Tourism-oriented and Tourism-related establishments which are duly registered and licensed by the City Government shall be entitled to the following incentives:

Assistance to the processing of DOT Accreditation.

“One-Stop-Shop” processing of registration and license which should be completed within a period of five (5) days.

Free promotion in all publications/brochures/tourism flyers/ leaflets/collateral materials.

Incentives provided under the Iligan City Investment Code.

Encourage Government agencies and private groups to utilize and patronize DOT-accredited establishments

SECTION 29. Implementing Rules - The City Mayor may, from time to time, shall issue rules and regulations as he may deem fit and necessary for the effective implementation of this Ordinance. SECTION 30. Funding – One Million Pesos out of the Office of the City Mayor shall be appropriated for the implementation of this Ordinance. Said funds shall be included in the preparation of the Annual Budget of the City Government. SECTION 31. Separability Clause- If for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this Ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. SECTION 32. Effectivity. - This Ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after the publication of a local newspaper. VOTING BY ROLL CALL: ABRAGAN, “Yes”; YOUNG, “Yes”; LARRAZABAL, “Yes”; SWEET-BOOC, “Yes”; SALIBAY, “Yes”; ANGHAY, “Yes”; OPENIANO, “Yes”; HUERTAS, “Yes”; AREOLA, “Yes”; OBIAL, “Yes”; BUSICO, “Yes”; SIACOR, “Yes” and SOONG, “Yes”). CARRIED unanimously. ----------------------------- The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing as verified to by the Member-author. (Sgd.) JESELDA S. MAYBITUIN Acting Secretary to the Sanggunian VERIFIED: (Sgd.) MICHELLE E. SWEET-BOOC Member-author CERTIFIED:

(Sgd.) RUDERIC C. MARZO City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer

APPROVED: ___________________ (Sgd.) CELSO G. REGENCIA City Mayor Victor Ozarraga Teves MDN: Nov 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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BDO net income up 10% to P19.3 billion in 9M 2016

ADEQUATE FRONTLINE HEALTH SERVICES FOR OWWA MOPH – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ and Provincial Board Member JIGJAG G. PEALEZ turned over several assorted medical supplies and wheelchairs to OWWA Misamis Oriental Provincial Hospital (OWWA-MOPH) Chief of Hospital DR. GLADYS JUDYNIL DABA with the presence of Medical Officer DR. RENAFE RIVERA, MISOR CARES Assistant Provincial Coordinator RHANDY AKUT, hospital nurses and staff. This program of the Vice Governor to provide adequate and accessible health care to Misamisnons is supported by the Department of Health and the Children International Philippines, Inc. photo supplied

Holds... activity, “the program would give way to an in-depth training on conflict analysis tools, which can be used by communications teachers in their subjects.” Meanwhile, the forumZFD is an association of various German peace movement and non-profit organizations aimed at creating and strengthening the instruments of civilian conflict resolution by non-violent means. It supported the seminarworkshop with a P200,000 grant, while the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSUIIT) provided the venues and hosted the participants’ three-day stay. Resource persons for the activity come from the forumZFD and the Peace

and Conflict Journalism Network (PECOJON). The PECOJON is an international network of journalists and media practitioners, photographers, filmmakers and academicians, who develop, promote and implement high quality reporting of conflict, crisis and war. Earlier in the year, MSUIIT’s Office of Publication and Information (OPI) and the Department of English conducted a lecture on Culture-Sensitive Reporting: the Muslim, the Lumad, and the Media. The April 8 lecture was given by Dr. Victorio N. Sugbo of the University of the Philippines-Visayas as part of the conference: Current Issues and Trends in Language and Literature: Globalizing the Local. (Rex Godinez Ortega/OPI/MSUIIT)

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

DIONESIO B. YAÑEZ – Original grantee-deceased CASE NO. 2016-10-2274 MARVE YAÑEZ HERRERA - Applicant -surviving heir (2012-10-913)

DIONESIO B. YAÑEZ – Original grantee-deceased CASE NO. 2016-10-2273 CARLITO R. YAÑEZ - Applicant -surviving heir (2014-10-959)

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APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Change of Grantee of Certificate of Public Convenience with extension of validity of CPC to operate PUJ service on the line: CARMEN MARKET TO LUMBIA (ALL IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY) and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 8, 2016, 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s) Petitioner (s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(s) opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OICRegional Director, LTFRB-RFRO 10, this 2nd day of November, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Change of Grantee of Certificate of Public Convenience with extension of validity of CPC to operate PUJ service on the line: COGON MARKET TO LUMBIA VIA PALALAN (ALL IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY) and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 8, 2016, 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s) Petitioner (s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(s) opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OICRegional Director, LTFRB-RFRO 10, this 2nd day of November, 2016.

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SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Nov 4, 2016

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Nov 4, 2016

BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) posted a 10% year-on-year increase in net income to P19.3 billion in the first nine months of the year. The Bank’s core lending, deposit-taking and feebased businesses delivered solid results during the period, offsetting a more normalized contribution from Treasury activities. Net Interest Income (NII) grew 16 per cent to P48.4 billion. Customer loan portfolio expanded by 15 per cent to P1.4 trillion on broad-based growth across all market segments. Meanwhile, total deposits rose 14 per cent to P1.8 trillion, supported by the 21 per cent increase in low-cost CASA deposits which now comprise 70 per cent of total deposits. Fee-based income was up 15 per cent to P16.0 billion, while trading and foreign exchange income normalized to P4.5 billion, or a decline of 29 per cent. Operating expenses increased by 29 per cent

to P52.8 billion, which reflects the consolidation of One Network Bank (ONB) and BDO Life Insurance operations. On a comparable basis net of these new businesses, operating expenses would have grown by only 12 per cent in line with the Bank’s continued business expansion. The Bank remained prudent and set aside P2.6 billion in provisions even as asset quality held firm. Gross non-performing loan (NPL) ratio was steady at 1.3 per cent, while NPL cover remained high at 143 per cent. The Bank’s capital base stood at P215.4 billion, with Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) and Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) both remaining above the current regulatory minimum under the Basel III framework. The Bank issued last month USD300 million in Fixed Rate Senior Notes at 2.63 per cent, the lowest ever coupon rate for any

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ON THE WINGS OF LENOVO. Lenovo, a global leader in PC and mobile development and enterprise solutions, has just signed on James Reid and Nadine Lustre as its latest brand ambassadors in the Philippines. In photo from left to right: Anna Abola, Marketing Manager of Lenovo Philippines; James Reid; Nadine Lustre; Jerry Dy, Consumer Segment Lead of Lenovo. supplied photo Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City ALESTER A. CUMLA

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CASE NO. 2016-10-2285

CASE NO. 2016-10-2263

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APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line: WITHIN BUKIDNON PROVINCE AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 24, 2016, 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s) Petitioner (s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(s) opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OICRegional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 27th day of October, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 8, 2016, 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s) Petitioner (s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(s) opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OICRegional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 3rd day of November, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of FOUR (4) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 7, 2016, 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s) Petitioner (s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(s) opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OICRegional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 2nd day of November, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for approval of Extension of validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TAXI service along the line: Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region 10 vice versa, with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 7, 2016, 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s) Petitioner (s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(s) opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OICRegional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 2nd day of November, 2016.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Nov 4, 2016

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Nov 4, 2016

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US Dollar denominated bond for a Philippine issuer. Further, the Bank recently announced a plan to raise P60 billion in additional core capital through a stock rights offer. The fresh capital will support the Bank’s medium-term growth objectives amid the country’s favorable macroeconomic prospects, and provide a comfortable buffer over higher capital requirements with the forthcoming imposition of the Domestic Systemically Important Bank (DSIB) surcharge.

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website (https://www.gppb. gov.ph). Four (4) contractors were blacklisted by the PCAB due to either of the following offenses: misinterpretation of financial qualification, submission of spurious contractor’s license, submission of spurious or false documents or misinterpretation of Sustaining Technical Employee (STE). These contracting companies are Geety Realty & Development Corp., Lime Light Construction, R2D Construction & Supply, and Transpower Builders and Development Corporation. A blacklisted contractor will automatically be removed from the blacklisting on the succeeding licensing period after payment of the appropriate penalty, unless the blacklisting agency requests the GPPB to maintain the blacklisted person/entity in the GPPB Consolidated Blacklisting Report due to justifiable reasons. In the latter case, the blacklisted person/entity shall be delisted only upon the blacklisting agency’s issuance of a Delisting Order.

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others. Under the plan, the city will adopt strategies such as waste reduction at source, increase garbage collection efficiency, maximize resource recovery, implement cost-effective and appropriate final disposal facility and increase linkages and promote community participation. The SWM plan was favorably endorsed by the committees on environment and natural resources and on laws and rules chaired by Councilors Zaldy Ocon

and Ian Mark Nacaya, re- annual population growth spectively. (SP) rate (PGR) of 2.05 percent during the period 2010 to 2015. from page B1 Cagayan de Oro City and discussed to partici- posted a PGR of 2.23 perpants her actual experiences cent while Iligan City had which she encountered in a PGR of 1.14 percent. dealing with her very own This is the 14th census clients and the Bureau of of population undertaken Internal Revenue (BIR). in the country since the The activity was capped first census in 1903. with an open forum where Moreover, it would be the participants able to share the 3rd population census their own experiences as to be conducted in between well. two decennial censuses. Based on what the par- Previous to POPCEN 2015, ticipants aired in an open mid-decade censuses were discussion, DTI recom- carried out in 1995 and mends a need for MSMEs 2007. to be capacitated with the The POPCEN 2015 aims basics of taxation and effec- to provide government extive tax management, (Ma. ecutives, policy and decision Welissa V. Domingo/BDD/ makers, and planners with PIA-10 LDN) population data, especially updated population counts of all barangays in the counfrom page B1 try, on which to base their sectors of society; and to social and economic. It also elicit the cooperation and collects information about support of the general public the basic characteristics of in upgrading the quality the population. and standards of statistics Further, POPCEN is the in the country. source of information on Executive Order No. 352 the size, distribution and states that a mid-decade composition of the populacensus be conducted every tion and their demographic, 10 years by the former NSO social, and economic char(now merged in PSA) pri- acteristics - vital for making marily to update the popula- rational plans and programs tion count in all barangays towards national and local nationwide. development. Among the five prov- Aside from HUCs, Reinces comprising region gion X has seven component 10, Bukidnon has the big- cities, 84 municipalities, gest population in 2015 and 2,022 barangays. with 1.42 million, followed Among the cities (exby Misamis Oriental with cluding Cagayan de Oro 889,000. Lanao del Norte City and Iligan City) and with 676,000 and Misamis municipalities in the reOccidental with 602,000. gion, the largest in terms of Camiguin has the smallest population size is the City population with 88,000. of Valencia, Bukidnon with The region has two 192,993 persons, followed highly urbanized cities by the City of Malaybalay, (HUCs). Cagayan de Oro Bukidnon (174,626) and City posted a population Ozamis City, Misamis Ocof 676,000 while Iligan City cidental (141,826). has a population of 343,000. Guinsiliban in Camiguin The total population is the least populous muof Region X accounted for nicipality in Region X with about 4.6 percent of the 6,281 persons. Philippine population in Top most populous ba2015. rangays in the region are The 2015 Census of Pop- located in Carmen, Cagayan ulation (POPCEN 2015), de Oro City with 70,492, which is a complete enu- and in Tubod, Iligan City, meration of households in with 31, 913. the country, is designed Top most municipality primarily to take an inven- in Lanao del Norte is Lala tory of the population of with 67,727. the entire Philippines. It The total population of also collects information the Philippines as of August about some characteristics 1, 2015, was 100,981,437 of the population such as age, sex, marital status, and highest grade completed, said Mejares. Lanao del Norte was the fastest growing province in the region with an average

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based on the 2015 POPCEN 2015. The 2015 population is higher by 8.64 million compared with the 2010 population of 92.34 million. It is also thirteen times bigger than the country’s population of 7.6 million in 1903, when the first census was conducted. Lanao del Norte had 814 enumerators, 189 team supervisor, and 44 census area supervisors. Enumeration period ended on 10 August 2016 which started on 6 September 2015. The time has come in the final phase by conveying the statistical data tables and graphs into information through this forum, said Mejares. (LVG/ PIA-10 LDN)

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most of our history books are focused on the Hispanic and American occupation. We want to change that. Those three and a half years, although short, is very rich in terms of stories. We want to highlight that in our branches,” shares Veterans Bank vice president Miguel Angelo Villa-Real, as he toured some visitors in the bank’s Caloocan branch, which look like a mini museum with its numerous panels of historical trivia and collections of pre-war emergency currency and memorabilia of Philippine resistance against Japan. Veterans Bank has also produced a book about the battle in Manila and another on the retaking of Corregidor. Recently, it has sponsored a book on the battle of Carmen in Davao.“It’s hard to encapsulate everything in a book as there were several thousand guerilla groups. Each battle has its own highlights and human-interest stories. What’s nice is that a lot of families of surviving veterans are contributing,” Villa-Real furthers. Aside from the images and displays which are mostly sourced from the US and Japan, what adds a laid back and less corporate atmosphere to the branches is the use of earth tones, inspired by the iconic “bahay kubo.” Outside is a stylized letter “V” that veers away from the usual

façade design.The branches now look warmer while displaying some of the legacy of the bank’s stockholders, that is, the war veterans. Originally, the bank’s seed fund came from World War II reparations. Japan had to pay the Philippines, of which half was given away as cash to the veterans while portion of the other half became the capital of the bank. Shareholdings were divided equally among the 385,000 WWII veterans and their families. Today, according to Villa-Real, the remaining World War II veterans number less than 8,000 and very few have given their firsthand accounts. Initially a government bank, Veterans Bank was supposed to be turned over to the veterans five years after its founding in 1963. Unfortunately, Martial Law took place and the Marcos cronies ran the bank to the ground in 1983. During Cory Aquino’s administration, the veterans rallied for the bank’s reopening and it was successfully re-launched on August 2, 1992 — now recognized as the bank’s anniversary date. The veterans then hired professional bankers to run the institution. Under its charter, the bank is required to give 20 percent of its annual net income to surviving war veterans and their families through the Board of Trustees for the Veterans of World War II (BTVWII), a non-stock and non-profit organization that runs the BTVWII Museum and Archives and the BTVWII Outpatient Center, a medical facility where war veterans may get free medicine, medical and dental checkup, laboratory tests as well as canes, eyeglasses, etc. “We are not aspiring to be a giant bank. It is not quantity that we are trying to emphasize but more on quality.” Being a bank with a heart for every Filipino — Veterans Bank’s new tagline — “is the kind of service we would like to be able to give the public,” says De Ocampo during the new campaign launch early this year. (reprint from Philippine Star. published Aug 29, 2016)

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cast this official link: https:// www.facebook.com/Break throughPrize/videos/1406243266 067692/. A Grade 11 student of Philippine Science High School – Eastern Visayas Campus, Andales submitted a video entry explaining an advanced Physics concept called “Feynman’s Path Integrals” and relates it to simpler concepts and ordinary human life in order to encourage understanding even to the average person. So far, the video has caught the attention of former Harvard University assistant professor and esteemed String Theorist Lubos Motl. In his popular physics blog, he lauds the entry saying: “Andales of the Philippines and her musings about the path integral could be my winner ...” “She sees some true scientific beauty behind the physical concept and that she has articulated her ideas and feelings about it herself – while many others are just repeating things that have been aired in popular programs many times,” Motl adds. The sole winner of the Breakthrough Junior Challenge will be flown to the United States to accept the award along with a $250,000 scholarship, a $100,000 science lab for the winner’s school, and a $50,000 award for the winner’s teacher. As a campus ruined from the onslaught of typhoon Haiyan in 2013, this feat is a manifestation that Andales is not only resilient but also creative, inventive and innovative, and this possible new lab will surely help produce more scientists in the country,” Dr. Reynaldo Garnace, EVC Director quoted. The Breakthrough Junior Challenge was launched in order to showcase the scientific knowledge of the world’s young leaders in development, and also to promote science awareness among the general public. The entrants must display exemplary skills in science communication and be able to simplify complex ideas into basic terms. Their videos are evaluated based on four criteria: Creativity, Difficulty, Engagement, and Illumination. “I hope that this becomes a chance for the people, especially Filipinos worldwide, to unite and support a Pinoy representative to the world stage, just like how we always did with our beauty royalties and boxers. This could prove to the world that we’re also competitive even in science and technology,” states Andales.

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November 4, 2016

Globe and NBA Provide Enhanced NBA App User Experience Ahead of 2016-17 Season Customers on NBA promos to easily access NBA LEAGUE PASS with streamlined user experience

As the 2016-17 NBA season tips off, the NBA and Globe Telecom, the League’s official wireless and broadband services partner, provide an updated NBA app user experience for sports fans to watch the NBA live on their mobile devices. Globe customers subscribing to any NBA promo will experience a simpler registration process without the need to input PIN codes to access NBA content on their mobile devices. Once customers complete the promo registration, users will receive a link via SMS directing to the NBA app to verify their mobile number. Once authenticated, fans can immediately enjoy NBA games and programming on their mobile devices. “Globe is committed to providing the best possible mobile experience so that our customers can access content seamlessly on their devices. By closely working with the NBA, we have developed a streamlined registration process, free of inputting tedious PIN codes. This way, one can easily access NBA games and content anytime,” said Globe Senior Advisor for

Consumer Business Dan Horan. Avid NBA fans can now catch their favorite team games and game specials through their Globe Broadband plan that comes with six months free access to NBA LEAGUE PASS. On mobile, NBA promos are also available in three service offerings: NBA499 for a 30-day premium access, NBA299 for 7 days, and NBA50 for a 24-hour access. To begin the NBA LEAGUE PASS registration process, Globe users must text the preferred NBA promo keyword (NBA499, NBA299, NBA50) to 8080. Additionally, the NBA app provides millions of fans access to NBA LEAGUE PASS that features premium content via the Video Vault—a collection of archived NBA videos and TV shows including Hardwood Classics and NBA Inside Stuff. Fans can experience these in HD video with games having an option for home and away game commentary and integrated game stats modules. NBA LEAGUE PASS, the league’s live games subscription service, will introduce

a completely new way to watch basketball on mobile devices and tablets throughout the 2016-17 NBA season with the introduction of NBA Mobile View. The new NBA Mobile View meets the needs of today’s sports fans and their desire to consume content on the best screen available by providing a zoomed-in, tighter shot of the action that it optimized for the smaller screen size of mobile devices. When fans select any game through NBA LEAGUE PASS, NBA Mobile View will appear as an additional viewing option. Home and Away “traditional” views will remain. Developed by the NBA and Turner Sports through their NBA Digital partnership, the new offering was created by installing new cameras in all 29 NBA arenas with each game having a designated producer specifically for NBA Mobile View. In 2014, Globe Telecom and NBA signed a comprehensive, multiyear partnership that involves offering customers exciting NBA-related promotions and premium services headlined by NBA

The NBA and Globe executives together with Globe ambassadors (From L-R) LA Tenorio, Suzy Gamboa, Amy Ahomiro, Globe Director for Sports Content Martin David, NBA Philippines Marketing Director Carlo Singson, Vice President for Content Jil Go, Senior Advisor for Consumer Business Dan Horan, Jinno Rufino, Nikko Ramos, Aaron Atayde, and Chappy Callanta

LEAGUE PASS for live and on-demand HD access to the NBA regular season and marquee events including Globe Ambassadors LA Tenorio, Jinno Rufino, Amanda Fernandez, the All-Star Weekend, NBA Chappy Callanta, Amy Ahomiro, Aaron Atayde, and Mars Miranda with Playoffs, and The Finals. daughter Adriana.

Delight in a Merry Magical Disney Christmas at SM Lanang Premier Magical surprises from the world’s leading family entertainment company are in store at Davao’s premier shopping and lifestyle destination this holiday season. SM Lanang Premier, in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, brings for the very first time in Davao, a unique Disney Christmas experience from November 5, 2016 to January 8, 2017. On Saturday, November 5, 6pm, usher the merriest time of the year with Mickey Mouse at the grand Christmas launch slated at the Atrium. Witness the unveiling of the Disney Christmas Village and the lighting of the city’s tallest indoor holiday tree decked with Disneyinspired ornaments. Create fun memories and enjoy the whimsy of the Disney Christmas Village, which features life-size Mickey and Minnie’s houses and Goofy’s Diner. Catch also musical performances

from SM Little Stars 2015 Grand Winner Annastacia Penny and Davao Girls Choir during the grand launch. For premium Christmas gift ideas, go holiday shopping of your favorite Disney items at the retail area located at the Atrium from November 5 to January 8. In 2015, the SM Group has forged a partnership with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia in bringing well-loved Disney brand of stories closer to Filipinos through mall, retail and amusement opportunities. Envisioned as a venue where Filipinos bond with their families, SM aims to give customers a lifetime of happy memories through such world-class entertainment offerings from Disney for the kids and the young at heart. Experience a magical Disney Christmas at SM Lanang Premier! For event updates, visit SM Lanang Premier’s official account on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.