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November 9, 2016

From left: Lorens Ziller, Marco Cargnelli, Gov. Jose Zubiri Jr., and Randy Imperial during a meeting on October 18, 2016.

Italian investors meet Bukidnon guv

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines represented by Lorens Ziller, vice president and executive director of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- A former provin- and Italian investor Marco cial commander of Bukidnon was buried in the Cargnelli from Verona, Italy, visited Bukidnon Governor Libingan Ng Mga Bayani on October 22, 2016. General Crispino De De Castro was a Filipino Castro was assigned as com- patriot, whose stellar acmanding officer and station complishments included commander in Maramag, military medals awarded Bukidnon, during World by both the Philippines and War II and became PC pro- the US. vincial commander after His contributions to the country are numerous. He the war. The burial in the heroes’ founded the National Police cemetery came many years Commission, the National after his death. General De Police Academy of the PhilCastro preferred to be bur- ippines and the Command ied in the public cemetery and General Staff School of of his hometown, Binan, the AFP, which later became the National Defense ColLaguna. This year, however, his lege. ashes were buried in the He helped write the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani national police law of the with full military honours. Philippines and oversaw His great-grand niece, the rehabilitation of CorVanessa Gorra, who wit- regidor Island after the war nessed the event, said that as a memorial to those who it was a singular experience fought during WWII. and a great honour. See hero, page B2

...laid to rest in Libingan Ng Mga Bayani many years after his death

Jose Maria Zubiri Jr., last October 18, in his office at the Provincial Capitol in Malaybalay City. During the meeting the delegation has brought forward several issues relating to the agricultural activities of the Italian investor and his See meet, page B4

Photos shared by the great-grand niece of the late General Crispino De Castro, Vanessa Gorra, show military pallbearers bringing her grandfather’s urn to his final resting place at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, religious rites and soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines giving hero-general a 21-gun salute.

SC allows Marcos burial at heroes cemetery By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan

MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday allowed President Rodrigo Duterte’s plan to bury former President Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB) in Taguig City. In a 9-5 vote, the high court dismissed all petitions seeking to block the said move. See burial, page B4

Bongbong hopes SC decision will lead PHL towards healing By Ferdinand G. Patinio

FORMER Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) allowing his father former President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr., to be buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB) will lead the nation towards healing. See healing, page B4

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Release the hatred in your heart The Gospel of Jesus Christ (November9, 2016-Wednesday) Matthew 18:21-35” For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. “When he had begun to settle them, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him: No one is perfect

except Mary and Jesus. Take note: To err is human but to forgive is divine. This is the reason behind why Jesus taught us to forgive any person committed mistakes toward us. Let us put in this way: if God counts your mistakes from the beginning, are you sure that you are worthy to be forgiven? The answer is probably not! But for God you deserve to be

forgiven because his love is greater than your trespasses. Seventy times seven: In Theology this is an endless forgiveness to be given to anyone because healing within begins in forgiving someone. The more hatred you possessed; the more wounds it creates in your heart. The looser is you if you do not know how to release

the hatred in your heart. You need to cleanse your heart because it is the dwelling place of God and it is very shameful to stain it with our evil feelings. Let love reigns in your heart. Let peace governs your heart because it is a manifestation that God lives within you. He is God of love and peace. Love anyone and be an advocate of a peaceful

The Role of a 21st Century Teacher of the learners so that it will be easier to facilitate learning. Teacher as learner and leader. Teacher continues to absorb experiences and knowledge. Change and learn as the horizons and landscape change. Teacher also leads by example with clear goals and objectives. Teacher as risk taker. He has willingness to learn how to cope with the changes. Example for this is the usage of technology; engaging students. Teacher as communicator. A 21st century teacher must be fluent in tools and technologies that enable communication and collaboration. He must go beyond learning just how to do it, he also knows how to facilitate it, stimulate and control it, moderate and manage it. Teacher therefore must know

how to manipulate digital technologies—relevant to teaching-learning process like LCD projector, laptop, and the like. Teachers must know how to access information efficiently (time) and effectively (sources) and be able to evaluate information critically and competently. Our 21st century students are using digital technologies and they enjoy using them. Teachers then can make use of this learners’ interest. Yet, we have to guide our students to filter information. With the advent of the internet, our students can access information on their own time. The scenario is no longer students come to school to access our knowledge, our lessons but with just a click they can have their online search. With this, our guidance is needed. Teacher as model. He sets himself as model of tolerance and acceptance

with global awareness and reflection. Teachers are versatile actors because we can portray different roles. We have to play all these to be able to produce 21st century learners. To portray these roles, a 21st century teacher should have the 5Cs—committed, creative, competent, compassionate and with character. We help mold the future leaders of our country. No matter how hard and challenging the life of the teacher is, I am always inspired with the words of Forest Witcraf that states “A hundred years from now, it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much money I had in the bank...but the world may be a better place because I made a difference in the life of a child.”

he ensured the professional training of the country’s police force and structured it in such a way that it will not be beholden to political leaders such as mayors due to opportunities for abuse. His family remembers him as an honest person. He refused the appointment from former President Ferdinand Marcos to become

the head of the Customs Police due to then alleged entrenched corruption in the agency. As general, he fought hard against corruption within the military. His d au g hte r, B e r nard it as Muller, who negotiates multilateral environmental agreements and sustainable development in the UN, in-

cluding the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement, remembered that his father abhorred all corruption in government and in the Armed Forces. “He was proud to say that he could look anybody straight in the eye, and that he slept very well at night because of this,” she said. He was a member of the Constitutional Commission organized by former President Corazon Aquino. “He told us that whenever the word “truth” appears in the Philippine Constitution, he was the one who added it there,” said Muller. G e ne r a l D e C ast ro had deep connections to Cagayan de Oro due to his sister, Natividad De Castro, who married Jose Gorra, and settled in the city. One of their children is Annie Gorra, author of the newly published novel, “The Mystery on 17th Street,” and a great-grand niece is Kerstin Gorra Vokinger, the first Kagay-anon to graduate with a master’s degree in law from Harvard University in Boston.

By HELEN E. ALFANTA SST-III, Ozamiz City National High School

The K to 12 curriculum aims to develop learners holistically with the 21st century skills. To achieve this aim, the teachers plan and design activities, instructions and materials. The teachers play important roles in molding the learners with the 21st century skills. Teacher as adaptor. He will adapt the curriculum and the requirements to teach to the curriculum in imaginative ways. Adapt software and hardware and to a dynamic teaching experience. Software and hardware refer to the technology which will be used in integrating and in facilitating the lesson. Learners today are fond of using gadgets, getting into social media and surfing the net. Teacher as adaptor must go with the interest

Hero... from page B1

As provincial commander of Bukidnon, he was known to be the ultimate professional even toward POWs and his lower-ranked staff. As founder and first commissioner of the National Police Commission,

(L to R: GLENN NERI, Vice Governor JOEY G. PELAEZ, Department of Justice Assistant Secretary AIMEE TORREFRANCA-NERI, DOH Secretary DR. PAULYN JEAN B. ROSELL-UBIAL and (extreme right) Provincial Board Secretary ATTY. ERNESTO R. SOTTO, JR.) VICE GOVERNOR PELAEZ MEETS WITH DOH SECRETARY UBIAL AND DOJ ASSEC TORREFRANCA– NERI – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ, together with Provincial Board Secretary ATTY. ERNESTO R. SOTTO, JR., recently met with Department of Health Secretary PAULYN JEAN B. ROSELL-UBIAL and Department of Justice Assistant Secretary AIMEE TORREFRANCA-NERI to discuss projects and advocacies in Misamis Oriental. Vice Governor Pelaez recently received more than 500 wheelchairs from DOH and has consulted the DOJ for various legal concerns for the benefit of the province. supplied photo

Meet... from page B4

allowing products to be shipped to the Vizayas, Luzon, China, Japan and all over the ASEAN region, the investors from Italy observed. There has already been great effort with the con-

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GUIDING reading is an instructional approach that involves a teacher working with a small group of students who demonstrate similar reading behaviors and can all read similar levels of texts. The text is easy enough for students to read with your skillful support. The text offers challenges and opportunities for problem solving but is easy enough for students to read with some fluency. You as a teacher should be the one to choose selections that help students expand their strategies. You’ll be the one to select books that students can read with about 90

percent accuracy. Students can understand and enjoy the story because it’s accessible to them through their own strategies supported by your introduction. They focus on meaning but use problem-solving strategies to figure out words they don’t know, deal with difficult sentence structure and understand concepts or ideas that they have never before encountered in print. Guided reading gives students the chance to apply the strategies they already know to new text. You provide support but the ultimate goal is independent reading. Developing readers have already gained important readings about how print works.

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struction and widening of roads from Cagayan de Oro to Bukidnon. If also the Bukidnon airport project could push through in the next five years, then fresh produce could also be sent by air-freight directly all over the world for the

benefit of local farmers creating a vast array of new employment opportunities, the Italian visitors said.

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Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN 3rd Floor New Capitol Building (annex), Capitol Complex, Oroquieta City

a maximum of 8 hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. An additional cost of rental as cleaning fee of the facility shall be set by the Complex Management Committee.

SECTION 8. TRUST FUND. All rental fees/income of the Complex Facilities shall be placed in a separate account under a Trust Fund to be used for the maintenance and upkeep of the sports complex.

Excerpts from the MINUTES of the REGULAR SESSION of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Occidental held at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session Hall, Misamis Occidental Provincial Capitol Building, Oroquieta City on October 24, 2016. HON. AURORA VIRGINIA M. ALMONTE - OT Vice-Governor/Presiding Officer

5. REHEARSAL CHARGES AT THE GRANDSTAND

HON. MENA A. LUANSING – P HON. RICHARD T. CENTINO – P HON. PABLO STEPHEN C. TY - P Board Member Board Member Board Member HON. ZALDY G. DAMINAR – P HON. DAN M. NAVARRO– P Board Member Board Member

HON. RICARDO O. PAROJINOGBoard Member (PCL)

ON. OCTAVIO O. PAROJINOG, JR - P HON. TITO B. DECINA –P H Board Member BM/Minority Floor Leader Temporary Presiding Officer

HON. DODGE L. CABAHUG, SR. -P Board Member/IP Representative

1. Creation & Composition. There is hereby created the MOPAC Management Committee for efficient implementation of this Ordinance.

6. TICKET SALES SHARE. The Provincial Treasurer’s Office shall be entitled to a Ticket Sales Share of 5% out of the gross sales of whatever event. 7. BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL COURTS

The Management Committee shall be composed of the following:

a) Chairperson: b) Vice-Chairperson: c) Members:

HON. LEL M. BLANCO- P BM/Majority Floor Leader

Legend: P -Present OL - On Leave OB- Official Business OT-Official Trip ORDINANCE NO. 79-16 AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE RATES FOR THE USE OF THE MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL PROVINCIAL ATHLETIC COMPLEX (MOPAC) Authored by HON. RICHARD T. CENTINO Sponsored by the Joint Committee on Ways and Means and Committee on Youth, Sports Development, Games & Amusement 1) Committee on Ways and Means Hon. Tito B. Decina, Chairperson Hon. Dan M. Navarro, Vice-Chairperson Hon. Zaldy G. Daminar, Member Hon. Mena A. Luansing, Member Hon. Lel M. Blanco 2) Committee on Youth, Sports Development, Games & Amusement Hon. Richard T. Centino, Chairperson Hon. Mena A. Luansing, Vice-Chairperson Hon. Dodge L. Cabahug, Sr., Member Hon. Zaldy G. Daminar, Member Hon. Pablo Stephen C. Ty, Member PREFATORY STATEMENT The Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental (PGMO) started its project of Design and Construction of the Grandstand with Classrooms and Commercial Space for the purpose of restoring the glory and grandeur of the Misamis Occidental Provincial Athletic Complex (MOPAC), so that it can once again serve as venue for athletic meets and other activities, aside from boosting the economy of the Province of Misamis Occidental; The PGMO must be sensible to raise funds in order to maintain its facilities & sustain its operation. Towards this end, it welcomes public, private individuals and groups to use the Sports Complex for the different activities. Consequently, it must charge rental fees to cover expenses for lights, electricity and maintenance, provided, that the collected rental fees shall be deposited in a Trust Fund to be used for the maintenance and upkeep of the sports complex, hence,

8. NINE (9) COMMERCIAL STALLS. a) The rental fee of each of the EIGHT (8) Commercial stalls shall be subject to public bidding with a minimum bid price of FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (P5,000.00); b) ONE (1) stall under the main stairs of the main entrance is a Strategic Space and shall be charged with a minimum bid price of TEN THOUSAND PESOS (P10,000.00) exclusive of the actual electricity and water consumption; 9. POOL SITE CAFE. The rental fee of the Pool Site Cafe shall be subject to public bidding with a minimum bid price of FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (P5,000.00) exclusive of the actual electricity and water consumption; 10. TEN (10) CLASSROOMS. a) the two (2) Classrooms of the Ten (10) Classrooms will be intended for public use. b) the remaining eight (8) Classrooms shall be for rent. The rental fee of each classroom shall be subject to public bidding with a minimum bid price of FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (P5,000.00) exclusive of the actual electricity and water consumption; 11. PARKING FEE

SECTION 3. GENERAL GUIDELINES. That the following Guidelines shall be observed for the use of the services, amenities, facilities, stalls and rooms of the MOPAC;

The Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental (PGMO) as the sponsoring entity to government-related functions and activities is entitled to use all of the facilities in the Complex for free. However, the PGMO shall pay for the electricity consumption of the entire activity or function;

SECTION 10. THE MOPAC ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE.

1. Composition. The MOPAC Administrative Committee shall be created to facilitate the management and operation of the Complex.

The Administrative Committee shall be composed of the following:

a) b) c) d)

Administrative Officer Assistant Administrative Officer Assistant for Finance Assistant for MOPAC Sports Facilities

2. Functions/Duties/Responsibilities

a) The MOPAC Administrative Committee shall be the over-all in-charge of MOPAC Grandstand Facilities; b) Maintains the building structures, swimming pool, oval and other sports facilities and equipment; and c) In-charge of bookings, rentals, and expenditures. d) Ensure that plans and contingency plans for the safety and security of the regular users or crowd during the different events are appropriately prepared by the Committee and the event organizers.

In cases wherein the event organizer will use their own sound system with high electricity consuming equipments like sound blasters and other similar gadgets, the Complex Management shall have the right to charge the corresponding rental increase and rehearsal charges based on the assessment of the Management’s Electrical Team;

SECTION 11. AUTHORITY - That this Ordinance is pursuant to R.A. 7160, “The Local Government Code of 1991”;

The Provincial Treasurer’s Office or its authorized collecting officer on duty at the MOPAC entrance shall be in- charge in the collection of fees.

SECTION 4. BOOKING TIME. The booking must be made at least a month before the event and must be confirmed within 3 working days upon actual receipt of the booking request by the requesting party from the Provincial Treasurer’s Office; SECTION 5. BOOKING FEE. A booking fee of 20% of the total rental must be paid to the Provincial Treasurer’s Office upon acceptance of the booking application by the Complex Management Committee. If the event pushes through, the booking fee shall be deductible from the total rentals. If the event does not push through or is canceled, the Organizer’s booking fee shall be forfeited in favor of the Provincial Treasurer’s Office. The payment of the Total Event Rental must be completely made two (2) days before the event schedule wherein a corresponding Event Permit shall be issued by the Complex Management upon receipt of the Official Receipt (O.R.) of payment;

4. GRANDSTAND. The rates shall be based on the whole day use. Whole day means

All other Government entities are entitled to a 50% discount, provided that the activity is government-related and is subject to assessment and evaluation of the MOPAC Management Committee;

The fees during Night Time shall be twice the amount of the fees during Day Time because of the electricity consumption.

a) The Management Committee shall execute the policies and measures to attain the objective of this Ordinance; b) Formulates the design of the grandstand/bleachers and other sports facilities at the MOPAC; c) Acts as coordinator of funds from other agencies; d) Recommends appropriate actions in governing the operation and management of MOPAC; and e) Performs other duties and functions as may be delegated from time to time in order to attain the objectives of this Ordinance.

SECTION 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known as “An Ordinance Setting the Rates for the Use of the Misamis Occidental Provincial Athletic Complex (MOPAC) Ordinance No. 79-16 page two/2:

3. FOOTBALL FIELD

All renter cannot sublease the premises without the written consent of the Complex Management Committee.

2. RUBBERIZED OVAL/TRACK

2. Functions/Duties/Responsibilities

Similarly, the Department of Education Misamis Occidental Division shall also enjoy the same privilege as that of the PGMO and likewise shall pay only for the electricity consumption;

Entrance: P50.00/head

SECTION 2. FEES AND RENTALS. For the use of MOPAC the following fees and rentals shall be charged:

The Governor or her/his duly authorized representative; The Division Superintendent of Schools of Misamis Occidental The Provincial Legal Officer The Provincial Engineer The Provincial General Services Officer Safety and Security Management Team - Chairperson on Committee on Disaster Preparedness Management - Chairperson on Committee on Police, Peace and Order, Fire and Jail Management - Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer - Red Cross Representative

BE IT ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Occidental in Session that:

1. OLYMPIC SIZED SWIMMING POOL

SECTION 9. THE MOPAC MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

HON. GERARD HILARION M. RAMIRO - OB Board Member/(FABC-Pres.)

HON. EMETERIO B. ROA, SR. - P HON. ROY M. YAP – OT BM/Asst. Majority Floor Leader Board Member

MOPAC Administrative Officer, and the Lessee and Renter of the MOPAC Classroom, Stalls and Facilities stipulating the duties, responsibilities, functions, terms and conditions and other rules and guidelines in the rentals and usages.

SECTION 6. RE-SCHEDULED EVENTS. That the organizers are given seven (7) calendar days before the event to inform the Management of any change of the event date. After seven (7) calendar days, the Sports Complex Management is not liable for accepting other applications. In cases wherein the organizer changes the event date, and the venue is already booked for another event, the Management is not liable for any cost damage as a result of the postponement made by the organizer. Re-scheduling of events can be allowed only twice. The booking fee shall be forfeited in favor of the Provincial Treasurer’s Office should rescheduling is made more than two (2) times; SECTION 7. CONTRACTS. There shall be a written agreement, the Lease and Event Contracts signed between and by the Chairman of the Management Committee, through the

SECTION 12. EFFECTIVITY - That this Ordinance shall take effect three (3) days after complete publication in the newspaper circulating within Misamis Occidental. ENACTED: October 24, 2016.

------ --------------------------------------------------------- I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing Ordinance No. 79-16 which was duly enacted by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan during its REGULAR Session held at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session Hall, Misamis Occidental Provincial Capitol Building, Oroquieta City on October 24, 2016.

(SGD) TITO B. DECINA Temporary Presiding Officer ATTESTED: (SGD) IRENE T. ZAPATOS Secretary to the Sanggunian

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(SGD) HERMINIA M. RAMIRO Provincial Governor Date Approved:

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Global Filipino School program reaches Aklan As many as 1,400 public elementary school students from New Washington, Aklan, can now experience what it is like to be a “Global Filipino School” with the recent unveiling of a new Internet-connected computer laboratory. Through the Global Filipino School (GFS) program, New Washington Elementary School was provided with 24 computers and 10 tablets, Internet connectivity, and other peripherals. Spearheaded by Globe Telecom and Ayala Foundation, GFS is a long-term educational initiative that seeks to transform select public schools into centers of excellence in information and communications technology (ICT) and innovative teaching methods. Aside from the computer equipment and laboratory, GFS also provides ICT-proficiency training for teachers, which can help them enhance not only the quality of instruction, but the overall classroom experience. The teacher-training component of the program is conducted by Ayala Foundation’s Training Institute program.

GFS in New Washington is also championed by the Municipal Government of New Washington and the Department of Education Division of Aklan. Present at the launch were representatives from Globe, Ayala Foundation, Department of Education, the Municipal Government, and the school. “Ayala Foundation has always believed in the critical role played by quality education in developing communities,” said Ruel Maranan, President of Ayala Foundation. “Through programs such as GFS, we hope to make an impact in the lives of the people in our program communities. We also hope that this will encourage them to contribute to improving the lives of the people living in their local community, their province, and ultimately the country.” “Globe has been a longtime advocate of education,” said Yoly Crisanto, SVP for Corporate Communications at Globe Telecom. “We want to give Filipinos, especially those who are underprivileged yet deserving, more access to education oppor-

Burial...

Last Oct. 18, the high court extended for the second time the halt order until Nov. 8, according to SC spokesman Theodore Te. The High Court has consolidated the seven petitions filed by groups of martial law victims, led by former Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Satur Ocampo, Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman and former Commission on Human Rights chair Etta Rosales, a group led by former Senator Heherson Alvarez, a group of University of the Philippines students, former Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao human rights chair Algamar Latiph, and Senator Leila De Lima. The petitioners argued that the planned burial of the late dictator was “illegal and contrary to law, public policy, morals and justice.” They claimed that allowing the burial of the former leader would violate Republic Act No. 289 (law regulating the Libingan ng mga Bayani) and R.A. 10368 (Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition

from page B1

Among those who voted to allow the late strongman’s burial at the LNMB are Associate Justices Presbitero J. Velasco Jr.; Teresita J. Leonardo-De Castro; Arturo D. Brion; Diosdado M. Peralta; Mariano C. Del Castillo; Lucas P. Bersamin; Jose P. Perez; Jose C. Mendoza and Estela M. Perlas-Bernabe. Meanwhile, Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno, Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio and Associate Justices Francis H. Jardeleza; Marvic F. Leonen and Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa voted to oppose Marcos’ burial at the heroes cemetery. Associate Justice Bienvenido L. Reyes, meanwhile, inhibited from the case. The SC first issued a status quo ante order (SQA) issued on the matter last August 23 which was later extended on Sept. 7. But at the conclusion of oral arguments last Sept. 7, the SC extended the effectivity of the order.

From L-R: Hon. Jean Paul Peralta, Municipality Administrator, New Washington, Aklan; Hon. Jesus Quimpo, Vice Mayor, New Washington, Aklan; Dr. Emelda Q. Fuentes, School Head, New Washington Elementary School; Dr. Jesse Gomez, Schools Division Superintendent, Department of Education - Division of Aklan; Fernando Esguerra, Director for Citizenship, Globe Telecom; and Joanna O. Duarte, Senior Director for Programs, Ayala Foundation. photo supplied

tunities through ICT. Thus, we are confident that through GFS, we can be instrumental in increasing the quality of learning in public schools and give the Filipino youth a brighter future.”

Immediately after the launch, GFS team held training sessions for a total of 50 teachers. The training covered ICT lab maintenance, on top of the Training Institute curriculum which focuses on

the following areas: classroom pedagogy, development of critical thinking skills, values clarification, and use of technology in the classroom. New Washington El-

ementary School is the fifth school to be part of the expanded GFS which was launched earlier this year in Cagayan de Oro City; Pandacan, Manila: and San Pascual, Batangas.

Act) and also argued that the burial would also violate constitutional provision on state policies. On the contrary, Solicitor General Jose Calida invoked the President’s authority under the Constitution and Revised Administrative Code to decide on political question that does not involve any justifiable issue for the high court to resolve. During the oral arguments before the SC, the top government counsel argued that it is within the powers of the President to decide on whether to allow or not the burial of former President Ferdinand Marcos at the heroes cemetery. Calida said Marcos is very much qualified to be buried at the LNMB because he is a former President, a Medal of Valor awardee, a war veteran and a statesman. (PNA)

country forward to give ever y Filipino a better life,” he said in a statement issued after the High Court voted 9-5, junking the petitions to stop the planned burial of the former president in Taguig City. With this, Marcos expressed gratitude to the High Tribunal, noting that the latter has taken a magnanimous act to uphold the rule of law. “We are deeply grateful to the Supreme Court for its decision to allow the burial of my father, former President Ferdinand E. Marcos, at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. Once again, the Supreme Court has taken a magnanimous act to uphold the rule of law,” he said. At the same time, the senator thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for supporting the plan for his father to be laid to rest at the LNMB. “We also would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to President Rodrigo Duterte as his unwavering

commitment to this issue sustained us these past several months. Our family will forever be thankful for his kind gesture,” he added. On Tuesday, the SC allowed the burial of the late strongman at the heroes cemetery. Among those who voted to allow the late strongman’s burial at the LNMB are Associate Justices Presbitero J. Velasco Jr.; Teresita J. Leonardo-De Castro; Arturo D. Brion; Diosdado M. Peralta; Mariano C. Del Castillo; Lucas P. Bersamin; Jose P. Perez; Jose C. Mendoza and Estela M. Perlas-Bernabe. Meanwhile, Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno, Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio and Associate Justices Francis H. Jardeleza; Marvic F. Leonen and Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa voted to oppose Marcos’ burial at the heroes cemetery. Associate Justice Bienvenido L. Reyes, meanwhile, inhibited from the case. (PNA)

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his Filipino partners which the governor addressed straight away with great sense of initiative. “Seeing the institutions supporting foreign investors in their difficulties is an encouraging sign for more entrepreneurs to come forward and grasp the great Philippine opportunity,” said Lorens Ziller after the meeting. The Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines is planning to organize, next year, a business mission for the development of the promising agricultural and food processing sector in Bukidnon and other parts of Northern Mindanao. Especially the improvement of farming technologies, the construction of warehouses, food processing plants and logistic centers near Cagayan de Oro international cargo port will be an important step for the modernization of the Northern Mindano transSee meet, page B2