Mindanao Daily News (November 29, 2022)

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Cagayan de Oro to increase drug-free villages with ‘BIDA’ program

By NEF LUCZON

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The local government here sees the increase in drug-free villages with the rebranded anti-drug campaign “Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA)”.

During Saturday’s Northern Mindanao leg launch of BIDA at Xavier Ateneo Sports Centre, Councilor Romeo Calizo said the previous administration’s anti-drug policy resulted in 23 out of 80 villages being declared drug-free.

“We have followed the provisions of the Dangerous Drugs Act with PDEA-10 (Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Northern Mindanao) supervising us in our quest to have a drugfree Cagayan de Oro City,” Calizo said in an interview.

He expressed hoped that BIDA will be even more successful.

The Department of the CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental Mayor Meraluna Abrogar (third from left) receives the Circle of Excellence: Hall of Interior and Local Fame award from the National Nutrition Council during rites held at Chali Beach Resort and Conference Center in See INCREASE, page 11

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NorMin nutrition advocates honored

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Cagayan de Oro City Friday. LGU CLAVERIA PHOTO

By MARK FRANCISCO

THE National Nutrition Council (NNC) in Northern Mindanao gave honors Friday at Chali Beach Resort and Conference Center in Cagayan de Oro City to advocates based here who have been championing nutrition in their respective stakes.

Awarded the green banner seal of compliance are El Salvador City; Cabanglasan, Bukidnon; Impasugong, Bukidnon; Kitaotao, Bukidnon; Lantapan, Bukidnon; Maramag, Bukidnon; Pangantucan, Bukidnon; San Fernando, Bukidnon; Sumilao, Bukidnon; Talakag, Bukidnon; and Baliangao, Misamis Occidental.

Given the award of merit See HONORED, page 11

Rodriguezes to hold interschool ‘Muslims, Christians can work hand-in-hand to debate competition in Cag. de Oro restore peace in Marawi,’ says Catholic bishop THE Congressional Office of Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez and the Office of Vice Mayor Jocelyn “Bebot” Rodriguez will hold their first debate competition at Performing Arts Theatre (PAT) of the University of Science and Technology of South-

ern Philippines (USTP) on November 28-29 and December 1.

Ten teams from four schools and universities in Cagayan de Oro City will compete in the debate in hopes of bringing pride to their respective alma See HOLD, page 11

By CLAIRE GIGJE

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--Muslims and Christians can go together as one in the effort of restoring peace in the city following the tragic warfare in 2017, said Bishop Edwin Dela Peña of the Prelature of Marawi.

Dela Peña emphasized that the mission of bringing back peace in the locality would require a persistent process, especially since impacted residents have yet to restore their lives, properties and livelihood in the most affected area (MAA).

Despite this, he stressed that there are still many steps to take to get through the challenge, such as advancing See WORK, page 11

Bishop Edwin Dela Peña

Iligan hails more than 30 business establishments thru Business Awards

By LOU ELLEN ANTONIO

The Theme of 45th Araw ng Amai Manabilang: “Amai Manabilang at the forefront of the New Normal: Gearing up for the Change, Redefining governance landscape”, which was gain of more dignitaries from the investor SIR JOHN PAUL PERRINE of Uni-Fruity and Bamboo production, from left to right Hon. Saidamen Leo E. Manabilang, Sultan Mastura Manabilang Sultan sa Lanao and Former Mayor of Amai Manabilang, and Col. Ted B. Domosmog INF (MNSA) PA Brigade Commander, 403rd, Inf Bde, 4ID, PA. Photo by : S ony S udaria

ILIGAN CITY (PIA)--The local government unit here recognized more than 30 business establishments for their contribution to the city’s economy during the Business Awards on Nov. 15.

Mayor Frederick Siao said that the Business See HAILS, page 11

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PBBM wants scholarships to address nurses’ exodus; private sector steps up aid for healthcare PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the government may resort to providing scholarships for nurses and other medical workers as many countries scramble to find healthcare professionals to man their hospitals and medical facilities.

In a meeting in Malacańang with representatives of the healthcare cluster of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC), the President said that although the government can’t prevent nurses from leaving for high-paying jobs abroad, they must at least serve their country if they avail of the government scholarship program.

“Lahat, nurses. Naghahanap… Everybody that I talk to, especially from the States and from Europe…

So the only thing is that the scholarship program, that you know, you can’t hold people back from a better life, from a better living…” the President said during the meeting.

“But I think it’s fair that if you provide scholarship, that you expect that there are… mag-serbisyo muna sila ng ilang taon. Hindi babayaran ‘yung scholarship eh. They don’t need to pay that,” the President pointed out.

Department of Health (DOH) Officer-in-Charge

Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the DOH had started discussions with the deans of the University of the Philippines and other allied healthcare services for the government’s “ladderized” scholarship program.

The DOH official expressed hope to produce more nurses as the government implements the program, although it will take two to three years for it to bear fruit.

Vergeire also told the President that the DOH had initial talks with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) for exchange programs with other countries needing healthcare workers.

“So in turn we are going to propose that if we can provide them with these numbers that they need, they [would] provide us also, for example, scholarships for a number of our healthcare workers here,”

Vergeire said, adding that graduates have to stay in the country for two years before they can be deployed abroad.

Part of DMW’s plans is to secure deals with the country’s bilateral partners or countries to provide funds for scholarships in the Philippines, Vergeire said, noting after graduation, the scholars will be required to serve their communities for a certain period before they could seek overseas employment.

Better health insurance, cheaper meds The PSAC, for its part, expressed commitment to help the Marcos administration in improving the health system, particularly in strengthening the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) by providing a third-party assessment that will focus on See WANTS, page 10

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Mt. Province mayor finally takes oath after junking of protest

By LIZA AGOOT

BAGUIO CITY – Marcos Ayangwa took his oath of office as the duly elected mayor of Paracelis, Mountain Province on Friday, nearly six months after the elections and since his disqualified rival sought the nullification of his win in the May 9 polls.

The Commission on Election (Comelec), in its November 25 decision disseminated late Friday, denied the motion for reconsideration filed by Avelino Amangyen in October and affirmed the resolution of the 2nd Division canceling Amangyen’s certificate of candidacy (COC).

The Comelec disqualified Amangyen on April 19 for material representation in his COC.

On the question if he has been convicted of a case involving moral turpitude, Amangyen ticked the “No” box but was in fact found guilty of violating Presidential Decree 705 or the Forestry Code in 2013.

The conviction was upheld by the Court of Appeals and subsequently by the Supreme Court in 2018.

His case stemmed from a raid conducted by the police in his residence in Paracelis where several board feet of forest products not covered by permits were found.

He was meted out the penalty of reclusion temporal that carries an imprisonment of a minimum of 12 years and one day to a maximum of 20 years.

“A canceled certificate of candidacy void ab initio (from the beginning) cannot give rise to a valid candidacy, and much less to valid votes. Therefore, votes cast in favor of a candidate whose COC was canceled either before or after the elections, are considered stray votes.

Being stray votes, should the candidate whose COC was canceled garner the highest number of votes, he cannot be proclaimed as the winner. It shall be the candidate who garnered the second highest number of votes who will be declared victorious,” the Comelec-Baguio explained in a statement.

Despite the disqualification, Amangyen topped the polls with 9,220 votes while the reelectionist Ayangwa

placed second with 5,185. of the Interior and Local ma Rafael to assume the Before the resolution of Government appointed post of mayor in an acting the case, the Department winning vice mayor Djar- capacity. (PNA)

SIX MONTHS AFTER. Paracelis Mayor Marcos Ayangwa (4th from left) takes his oath before Larry Signabon (2nd from left) of the Commission on Elections-Mountain Province on Friday (Nov. 25, 2022). Ayangwa’s proclamation was put on hold following the protest of his disqualified rival, Avelino Amangyen. (Courtesy of April Rose Ayangwa)

QC lands second spot among best cities to support cycling

By SUSAN DE LEON

CALOOCAN CITY, (PIA) –Quezon City landed on the second spot as silver awardee among the best cities who have pushed for active transportation through the establishment of new infrastructure and the implementation of various support programs in the last two years. Iloilo City land anew on the top spot while Mandaue City got the third spot.

Department of Trans-

portation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista commended and highlighted the contributions and efforts manifested by the LGUs, during the National Bike Day: Bike Lane Awards held Sunday, 27 November 2022.

“We hope to give credit where it is due, by honoring the exemplary efforts of the Local Government Units (LGUs) who have pushed for active transportation through the establishment of See BEST, page 10

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Kim’s Dream Love, Strongest Force in the Universe

Nanay Amada Ravanera, We Love You So Much

SO painful when my mother died at 10:30am on November 25, 2022 and we the children have to bear the pain of losing our beloved mother, Amada Revilla Ravanera.

Together with my brother Atty. Manuel Ravanera and youngest sister Dr. Marlene “Docbebs” Ravanera, and close relatives. We took vigil until 12 midnight, then, Atty. Maning had to leave to take a rest as he was not feeling so well, having been immobilized in a wheel chair for 12 years already due to hemorrhagic stroke but courageously survived all these years as death has no match against his will to live and the amazing love and care of his nursewife, Minda together with equally amazing daughter Atty. Batin and husband Mayor Jay Bago.

Upon reaching home, Atty. Manning was lovingly put to bed to sleep. The following morning, Atty.

Manning, upon being wokeup by Minda to pray the Holy Rosary, as part of his daily life did not wake-up anymore as he was already dead at 4:30 am. Oh, so painful! Was he so depressed on the death of his loving mother “na palangga siya kaayo?” “Sinamahan na niya ang pinakamamahal niyang Ina sa kabilang buhay. Yes,

Atty. Manning and Nanay Mading are CONSCIOUSNESS now going to the world of the FORMLESS, to the vast spaciousness and stillness with the Unseen Being where all life forms emanate. Indeed, death is just an illusion as all of us are consciousness that have no life as we are all life.

The world of form is just temporary, all are transient but we are eternal. Can you not feel that?

Both of them, mother and son, have been laid side by side at the Divine Shepherd Funeral Parlor, so rare to see as love brought them together, this time, forever.

I always would recall those good old days when we the seven children would come together to celebrate the birth day of our “Pinakamamahal na Ina. ” It had become a ritual for us to sing the song, “You Raise Me Up,” as the lyrics of the song aptly described how we were lovingly raised by our very loving mother.

Talaga po Nay, as the song goes, “When I am down and oh my soul so weary, when troubles come and my heart burdened be, then I am still and wait here in the silence, Until you come and sit a while with me. You raise me up, so I can stand

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on mountain, you raise me up to walk on story seas, I am strong, when I am on your shoulders, You raise me up, to more than I can be.”

As we all know, life is characterized by polarities, the ups and downs, the light and darkness and the yin and yang. Sometimes, life seems to be so cruel that consign us to a life of misery that when we are down and frustrated, we do not want anymore to stand up. But the loving arm of Amada Revilla Ravanera, the wife of Mr. Vicente Ravanera, our dear father who died 33 years ago, would raise us up and her embrace with all the love and inspiring words would give us the strength to face life courageously. Sometimes, we the children would feel so guilty because it was our mother who would suffer when armed men of the illegal loggers and miners would look for us to shoot us and our mother would cry in despair to hide us.

I remember those years when I as Editor of our School Organ would be charged in Court by powerful politicians for hundreds See LOVE, page 11

Hints and Traces

The serious duty to prepare “WHAT did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom Scripture says: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, he will prepare your way before you. I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John; yet the least in the Kingdom of God is greater than he.” (Lk 7, 26-28) This tremendous praise made by Christ to St. John the Baptist can only highlight the most important task St. John has done in the whole economy of human salvation. And we have to realize that that task somehow is also ours. We have to realize more deeply that we have the serious duty to prepare ourselves for the ultimate purpose of our life, which is none other than to be ‘another Christ.’

We have to help one another in the pursuit of this real goal of our life without getting confused, entangled and lost in our earthly affairs. If ever, these earthly and temporal affairs only serve as means and constant occasions to aim at that goal. They are our pathways to heaven and to God, to share in his divine life as we are meant to do.

We should be very clear about this basic truth about the world in general or about the whole of nature that has been created by God. We need to realize that as God’s creation, the whole world of nature has been imprinted with God’s laws that are meant to give glory to God and to lead us also to him, giving him glory as well. In other words, depending on how we see the world, it is actually a pathway to heaven, to God. Everything that we discover and make use of in the world should lead us to ask ourselves whether what we are discovering are truly in accordance to God’s will, to his true designs of the world, and whether we can discern how they can be used to give glory to God, which is a matter of loving him and serving the whole of humanity.

We have to be wary of the danger of discovering and using things simply in accordance to our own understanding of them and also to our interest only. This is a common and abiding danger that we have to be most wary about. We have to do everything to avoid and overcome that danger.

Thus, we have to develop that strong and deep attitude

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of always referring things to God before we put our hands on them. That way, we would be putting ourselves on the right track that hopefully will lead us to God and to see and use things the way they should be seen and used.

This attitude, of course, would require us to be guided always by our Christian faith, instead of just being guided by our human estimation of things. And for that faith to be effective in us, we obviously need to be humble. Without humility, there is no way faith can have any effect on us.

We should be looking for God always in everything that we get involved in. In all the things that we do or handle, we should be asking what are there in those things that are for God, rather than being interested only on what are there in those things that are for us.

This basically is what would comprise as our proper duty to prepare for our ultimate end.

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Visayas

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Biliran farmers train on proper agri practices, farm mechanization

By MARY LAILANI TUPAZ

NAVAL, Biliran (PIA) -- A total of 275 farmers in the province of Biliran have underwent a 17-day training sessions on proper agricultural practices such as production of high-quality inbred rice, seed certification, and farm mechanization with SofTea Garden, a TESDA-accredited farming school.

The training is a TESDAfunded program with allowance for trainees, according to Imelda Malatbalat, TESDA-Biliran provincial chief.

She said 100 of these trained farmers came from barangays Haguikhican,

Lico, Capiñahan, and Imelda of Naval town; 50 from barangays Villa Cornejo and Ungale of Kawayan; 75 from barangays Marvel, Binohangan and Binongtoan of Culaba; and 50 from barangays Looc and Sampao of Almeria.

An additional 75 slots at 25 farmers per barangay are currently undergoing the same training from barangays Union and Binohangan of Caibiran, and Barangay Villa Enage of Biliran town, Malatbalat added.

Meanwhile, Naval Mayor Gretchen Stephanie Espina commited the local government unit’s support to the 100 farmers from Naval who

received their certificates in a culmination program on November 22 at the Naval gymnasium.

She expressed hopes of these farmers to be the LGU’s partners in economic progress particularly in feeding the community with cheaper and quality rice.

Julia T. Sandiford, Biliran provincial agriculturist, and Dandellion C. Amper, DA8-APCO for Biliran and Leyte District 3, graced the occasion in support to the government’s food security program.

Aside from Production of High-quality Inbred Rice, Seed Certification, and Farm See TRAIN, page 10

THE STATE OF MUNICIPAL ADDRESS OF 100 DAYS ACCOMPLISHMENT AND CELEBRATION OF 45TH ARAW NG AMAI MANABILANG Nov. 17, 2022

Assalamu Alaikom Warahmattulahi Wabarahkatu To our beloved governor, Hon. Bombit Adiong, our dynamic vice governor and guest speaker, Hon. Mujam Adiong, our brilliant representative of the first congressional district of Lanao del Sur, Hon. Zia Adiong, the father of Amai Manabilang himself, Sultan sa Ranao Mastura manabilang, former mayor and now Municipal Councilor, Hon. Lydia E. Manabilang, former mayor and now vice mayor James Manabilang, guests, Visitors, members of the Sangguniang Bayan, the Local Government Unit and the people of Amai Manabilang, ladies and gentlemen, GOOD MORNING. WE ARE BACK! Ito po ang naiisip kong pinaka-maayos na pambungad sa inyo sa okasyong ito. After 2 years, tayo ay nagbabalik sa entabladong ito, ngunit sa pagkakataong ito, bilang inyong Alkalde na ng Bayan, upang magpasalamat at magbigay pugay sa mga pasisikap na ating ipinamalas sa nagdaang apat-naput limang taon.

Hindi nakakapagtaka na malayo pa ang ating mararating bilang isang komunidad dahil sa ating pagkakaisa at pagmamahalan sa isa’t-isa, ngunit sa ating patuloy na pamamayagpag, nawa’y hindi natin malinutan ang mga kaganapan ng nakaraan na nagpatibay sa atin at nagging rason upang maabot natin ang ating tinatamasang tagumpay. Ang kwento natin ay kwento ng pagkakaisa na naglalarawan ng pagsisikap ng isang komunidad na malinis ang sarili nito mula sa karahasan, kahirapan at kaguluhan na ngayon ay tinatawag ng AGRO-INDUSTRIAL CAPITAL OF LANAO DEL SUR. Ang pagdiriwang natin sa pagkakataong ito ay ginawang mas spesyal dahil sa mga pagbabago na ating nasaksihan sa mga nakalipas na buwan.

Sa aking pag-upo bilang inyong bagong alcalde, tayo ay naatasan na ipagpatuloy ang legasiya na nasimulan ng aking ama, ipinagpatuloy ng aking ina at lalong panaganda ng aking kapatid. Ito ay isang napakalaking pressure sa akin ngunit dahil alam ko na kayo ay nasa likuran ko, buongpuso kong tinatanggap ang hamon na ito. Isa din sa mga dahilan kung bakit mas spesyal ang selebrasyong ito ay ang patuloy na pagbangon natin mula sa pandemyang nagpahirap sa atin sa nakalipas na dalawang taon.

Ngayon na mas malinaw na ang liwanag sa dulo ng sakuna, nararapat lamang na magpasalamat tayo sa maykapal.

Bilang isang bagong-upong alcade, tayo po ay may mandatong magbigay ng ulat sa ating bayan sa ating mga nagawa sa ating unang isandaang araw sa pwesto. Bilang inyong tagapaglingkod, ako ay buong pagpapakumbabang iuulat sa inyo bilang mga boss ko ang ating mga nagawa o ang ating tinatawag na 10-point Agenda.

Unang-una po ay ang ating pagsisikap na mas mapaunlad ang ating personal na kaalaman sa iba’t-ibang mga batas at polisiya na gumagabay sa atin bilang isang gobyerno. Bagama’t hindi baguhan sa politika, ako po ay aminado na hindi sapat ang aking kaalaman sa mga batas na umiiral sa ating bansa. Sa kabutihang palad, tayo ay dumalo sa iba’t-ibang trainings at seminars na ibinigay ng Bangsamoro regional government sa mga newly-elected officials. Ang mga ito ay napakalaking bagay para sa akin sa aking pagsisikap na maibigay sa inyo ang serbisyong hindi lamang totoo ngunit sang-ayon sa ating saligang batas. Iilan po sa ating mga pinag-aralan ay ang: Local Government Code 1991, Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction Act at Climate Change Act. Ikalawa, matagumpay nating nabuo ang tinatawag na Transition Team na naghanda at nangasiwa sa matagumpay na pagsasalin ng mga opisina, dokumento at financial reports mula sa sinundan nating administrasyon ni Mayor James ay napakalaki, kaya’t sinigurado natin na ang transition

ay naisagawa ng maayos upang maipagpatuloy natin ang kaniyang mga nasimulan.

Ikatlo, sa atin pong unang linggo sa pwesto, tayo ay nagpatawag ng isang LGU-wide assembly meeting upang mapag-usapan ang mga maging hamon at oportunidad na pwede nating bigyan ng atensyon upang mas lalong maging functional an gating mga LGU functionaries. Pinunan natin ng mga tauhan ang mga opisinang may problema sa manpower. Tayo rin ay nagdagdag ng mga kagamitan tulad ng computers, laptops, printers, internet at iba pa upang mas mapabilis ang pagbibigay serbisyo sa ating mga kababayan na akma sa ating makabagong panahon.

Ikaapat, ating binalangkas at ni-re-organize ang mga Local Special Bodies upang mas lalong mapaayos at systematic an gating pagkilos bilang isang local na pamahalaan. Tayo rin ay nagbigay ng capacity building sessions sa mga Focal Persons ng mga ito upang magabayan sa tamang operasyon at pamamalakad ng mga natural mga komite. Matagump[ay nating na reorganized ang: Municipal Peace and Order Council, Municipal School Board, Municipal Health Board, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, Municipal Council for the Protection of Children, Municipal Advisory Council, Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council, Municipal Council Against Trafficking-Violence Against Women and Children, Municipal Solid Waste Management Board, People’s Law Enforcement Board, Municipal Agriculture and Fisheries Council, and Municipal Fiscal Committee.

Ikalima, nagsagawa tayo ng revisitation sa Fiscal Status ng Munisipyo upang mas Makita natin ng mas maliwanag ang mga problema, hamon at oportunidad na nakapaligd sa ating fiscal administration. Isa-isa natin itong pinag-aralan upang mas maging complaint tayo sa Full Disclosure Policy ng gobyerno at upang mas mapakita natin ang transparency sa lahat ng antas ng LGU. Ikaanim, nagsagawa tayo ng tinatawag na Inventory sa lahat ng kagamitan, gusali at pagmamay-ari ng LGU uapng masiguro na ang lahat ng ito ay dokumentado at deklarao sa ating mga dokumento. Ito rin ay isang paraan uapng Makita kung anong mga pasilidad ang kulang sa atin.

Sa aking personal na pagdalo sa mga investories na ito, nakita natin na tayo ay kulang sa: Municipal Fire Station, Municipal Public Park, Road Networks, at Tourism and Culture Center. Ngunit sa loob ng isandaang araw, tayo rin ay nakapaglagda ng ilang infrastructure projects tulad ng: Ranao Ibaning-Mansilano Diversion Road Phase 2, Downtown Francfort Drainage System, and Francfort Water System Level II. Tayo rin ay nakipag-ugnayan sa opisina ni Congressman Zia Adiong upang mabigyang lunas ang matagal ng hinaing ng ating mga kababayan sa maputik na daan patungong Amai Manabilng Sports Complex. At sa kabutihang palad, sa pagmamahal din ni Cong. Zia sa Amai Manabilang, tayo ay magkakaroon nan g sementadong daan papasok sa ating Gymnasium, Amai Manabilang Memorial National High School, Sports Complex at iba pang pasilidad ditto sa paligid ng AM Sports Complex. Ngunit, di nagtatapos an gating mga proyekto ditto. Tayo ay patuloy na nakikipag-ugnayan at nagsisikap upang tayo ay magkaroon ng: Functional Baragngay Halls sa lahat ng 17 Barangays, Municipal Terminal Complex, Sementadong Oval Track sa ating Grandstand, Municipal Children’s Park, Solar Street Lghts sa ating mga pangunahing daan, at Dagdag na classroom building sa ating mga paaralan.

Ikapito, tayo po ay nakipag-ugnayan sa ating legislative branch o ang ating Sangguniang Bayan sa pamumuno ng ating napakagaling na VMP James Manabilang. Ito po ay upang masigurado na ang ating executive at legislative branches ay nagkakaisa sa ating agena for a peaceful, resilient and prosperous Amai Manabilang. Buong-puso po tayong ngbigay ng suporta sa

mga capacity development sessions ng ating sangguniang bayan lalong lao na sa ating paggawa ng ating Executive and Legislative Agenda.

Tayo rin ay nakipagtulungan sa ating Sangguniang Bayan sa pagsasabatas ng iba’t-ibang ordinansa tulad ng: Municipal Transportation Code, Revised Revenue Code, Revised Children Code, at Revised Environment Code.

Hon. Saidamen Leo Eclar Manabilang Ikawalo, nakipagpulong tayo Mayor of Amai Manabilang, sa ating mga Punong Barangay Lanao del Sur upang maipaabot an gating mga prayoridad na programa sa ating mga kapitan. Isa rin ito sa ating mga nagging paraan upang ma-remind ang ating mga kapitan sa aknilang mga mandato bilang mga public servants. Isa sa mga pinakamalaking programa natinsa pakikipag-ugnayan sa ating mga barangay ay ang tinatawag nating MUNICIPAL-WIDE CLEANLINESS PROGRAM na naglalayong mapanatili ang kalinisan sa ating kapaligiran. Lahat ng mga barangay ay responsible sa programang ito at ang Municipal LGU ay handing magbigay ng incentives para sa mga barangay na consistent at commendable sa kanilang pagsasagawa ng naturang programa.

Ika-siyam, tayo ay nagsagawa ng consultation meetings sa ating mga Non-Government Organizations at mga tinatawag na Civil Society Organizations upang mas mapaigting ang ating Public-Private Partnerships. Sa gawaing ito, tayo ay nakapagsagawa ng inventory of all civil society organizations sa munisipyo at sa oras na ito, so far, nagkaroon na tayo ng 8 (walong) accreditation sa ating mga Civil Society Orgnizations (CSOs) na nagbibigay sa kanila ng oportunidad upang mas makagawa ng maraming programa sa kanilang mga miyembro sa ating Munispyo.

Ikasampu, tayo ay nagcomply sa mga submissions na iniutos ng ating Ministry of Interior and Local Government. Kasama na ang ating Executive and Legislative Agenda, ang ating 100-days Agenda Accomplishment Report, an gating Local Climate Change Adaptation Plan at iba pang mga submissions na talaga naming pinaghirapan natin.

Bilang inyong first-termer na alkalde, ako ay hindi pa rin sanay sa pagharap sa inyo upang kausapin kayo. Ngunit sa pagkakataong ito, ako ay buong pusong nag-aalay ng aking sarili dahil alam ko na responsibilidad ko ang ipaalam sa inyo kung ano ang nagawa natin hanggang sa araw na ito.

Sa ating pagdaraos n gating anibersaryo, ako ay nakikiisa sa mga panawagang gawing mas malaki taun-taon ang ating selebrasyon. Simula pa lamang ito at hindi niyo lamang mararanasan ang fiesta tuwing November 17. Pangako yan. Buong taon tayong magsasaya, magpapasalamt, maglalaro at magsisikap. Magsuportahan po tayo at ipinapangako ko na tayo ay hindi lamang makikilalang AGRO-INDUSTRIAL CAPITAL OF LANAO DEL SUR, ngunit mas makikilala tayong FUN CAPITAL OF BANGSAMORO. Huwag po nating kakalimutan, na tayo po ay isang komunidad na binubuo ng katatagan at pagmamahal dahil ating nakilala ang ating mga kahinaan at kalakasan. Taas-noo nating ipakilala sa mundo kung sino tayo.

I AM PEACE. I AM NATURE. I AM BEAUTY. I AM AMAI MANABILANG. HAPPY 45TH ARAW NG AMAI MANABILANG PO.

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Editor: ALLAN M. MEDIANTE

Christmas Markets

SM City CDO Supermalls Support MSME Start-Ups

By MIKE BAÑOS Editor at large

SM Supermalls in Cagayan de Oro are pitching in to help revive the local economy by supporting local start up businesses with a selling area within their malls through their Christmas Markets.

“SM has done this every Christmas as our support to local businesses,” said Engr.

Bernadette May Flores, SM City CDO Uptown Mall Manager. “This time, it’s our way of helping the economy recover from the global pandemic.”

Engr. Flores said SM’s thrust to support local businesses can be perceived in the newly opened SM North Wing where almost all the tenants are local businesses.

In its current iteration, the SM City CDO Uptown Christmas Markets features ten tenants who pay very minimal rents and fees for prime spaces within the mall starting November 19, 2022 to January 8, 2023.

“Our Christmas Markets aim to help them grow and

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hopefully become our fulltime tenants in the future,” she added. “Most of them are start-ups, and they are very happy to have been given this opportunity to sell in a high traffic area inside the mall.”

The Christmas Markets was organized in partnership with Doofies Concepts and Events headed by Mr. Kirby Pungtod, who also organized a similar enterprise at the 5th floor of SM City CDO Downtown Premier.

Although the Uptown Christmas Markets is limited to ten tenants at the moment, the mall still has unleased areas which can be tapped should demand so warrant for similar projects in the future.

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The ten tenants in the Uptown Christmas Markets include Cami Candles, Kiddie Momma Ph, Rose Crochetry, Paper Plane Creation, RegChad Flowers, Tropiquantes, Caffeinaited Mobile Coffee Bar, Toma-

rong Pasalubong, Fren’s Kakanin, and Butter & Oven.

Engr. Flores said the positive response has been shared by their shoppers who were delighted to enjoy the festive and Christmas See SUPPORT, page 11

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Gov’t urged to hold manufacturers liable for polluting Panigan-Tamugan

By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV MindaNews

DAVAO CITY — Government must hold manufacturing companies liable for polluting the PaniganTamugan watershed, environmental group Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), Inc. said.

In a statement released on Friday, IDIS said the results of the brand audit conducted at the watershed from 2020 to 2022 showed that the same international and domestic brands had emerged as top plastic polluters based on the results of the brand audits conducted during this period.

The Panigan-Tamugan Watershed, the city’s next source of potable water, is

the “most important watershed” in the city, according to the group.

The environmental group said that holding the corporations accountable bears greater significance as the world leaders gather for the first round of talks on the Global Plastics Treaty in Punta del Este, Uruguay, this month.

“This is a historic opportunity to address the plastic pollution crisis by reducing the amount of plastic both produced and used by companies via legallybinding mechanisms and enforcement policies,” it added.

For this year, a total of 1,987 pieces of mixed wastes were recovered from the watershed, with the topplas-

tic-polluting corporations being ranked as follows: Nestle, Oishi, Unilever, WL Foods, Colgate-Palmolive, The Coca-Cola Company, Prifood Corporation, Rebisco, and Universal Robina Corporation.

Since the brand audit began in 2020, the group said some 7,000 pieces of assorted plastic wastes had See URGED, page 9

Volunteers recovered 1,159 of assorted wastes, mostly polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, sando bags, soiled diapers, sanitary pads, face masks, plastic spoon and forks, and sachets during the 6th River Clean-up Drive and Brand Audit on Saturday, 17 September 2022 at the Panigan-Tamugan watershed. Photo courtesy of IDIS

BOMB-MAKING COMPONENTS. A police investigator accounts for the improvised bomb and bomb-making components seized from a slain couple linked to the Daesh-inspired Dawlah Islamiya Group on Sunday (Nov. 28, 2022) in Cotabato City. One of those slain, Aiman Ali Mandi, is a suspect behind the Nov. 6, 2022 bus bombing incident in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat province.

(Photo courtesy of Sultan Kudarat PPO)

Tacurong City bus bombing suspect killed after resisting arrest

By EDWIN FERNANDEZ

COTABATO CITY – Law enforcement operatives have neutralized one of the suspects in the Yellow Bus Lines (YBL) bombing in Tacurong City earlier this month, an official said Monday.

Lt. Col. Lino Capellan, speaking for Sultan Kudarat

police provincial office, said Aiman Mandi Ali resisted arrest and was killed during Sunday’s law enforcement operation here.

“We were to implement an arrest warrant in connection with the November 6 bus bombing in Tacurong See KILLED, page 9

What is a master teacher?

By Ma. LOURDES P. LLAMOS Teacher III

A master teacher is one who has mastered the basics of teaching, one who goes above and beyond to ensure a positive learning experience for each student, and one who shares his or her knowledge with the broader learning community.

A master teacher is a person who is skilled in the education curriculum for his or her subject matter. Having the ability to help other educators be more successful in the classroom is also associated with the master teacher definition. The person who serves as a master teacher has mastered the basics of curriculum, has a proven track record of growing students, and has effective school district and state evaluations.

Master teachers may have their classrooms, but often they serve as direct mentors to other teachers. While the job description of a master teacher may vary, educational

experts have defined five significant areas in which a master teacher should be skilled.

Master teachers are skilled in student learning and development and commit to student success. They use data from student test scores and district assessments to collaborate with other teachers to grow student learning. For example, if a diagnostic test is given at the beginning of the year, the master teacher can use the information to determine where the deficiencies are for that student.

They can come up with extra support such as tutoring, math or literacy reinforcement, or other professional learning courses to fill in any educational gaps. Also, master teachers work with special education professionals to ensure that qualified students get the required accommodations and services needed to enhance their learning.

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SEC-CDOEO warns public against Crypto Marketers T H E S e c u r it i e s and Exchange Commission – Cagayan de Oro Extension Office (SECCDOEO) warns the public from investing their money against Crypto

Marketers which the Commission has issued an advisory on November 10, 2022.

Based on the Advisory, Crypto Marketers is said to be offering invest-

Back to face to face class schedule

By GRACE H. DAAYATA Teacher III Opol National Secondary Technical School

DEPED has been preparing for the implementation of the five-day in-person classes since SY 2022-23 opened in August. Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte explained that many public schools were allowed to implement various learning options from August to November 2. These options include five days of in-person classes, blended learning or full distance learning.

However, she noted that some public schools may still be allowed to continue blended or distance learning.

We allow exceptions subject to the approval of our regional directors.

While public schools are mandated to implement five

days of in-person classes starting today, Duterte confirmed that private schools have been allowed by DepEd to continue with the implementation of blended learning aside from five days of in-person classes and full distance learning.

On the side of the private sector institutions, we allowed them the options of blended learning, online classes and five days in-person classes so that they can recoup their investments from their online technologies because they bought so much online resources. Allowing them to continue with blended learning will also help prevent the closures of small private schools.

REFLECTIONS TOWARD MAKING A DIFFERENCE FRANCISCA F. AGUILAR, DBM Teacher III – SHS Bulua National High School

It is great that the Department of Education (DepEd) had envisions to shape the life of a learner for the good of the nation. This is consistent with my personal philosophy of doing my best and making a difference in every endeavor I take. But for the past seven years, I have been juggling my public-school teaching tasks which include imparting life-long learnings to the learners, preparing records and reports, and performing delegated administrative tasks. In addition, I must deal with the agency’s systems and colleagues’ diverse culture. To be prudent and productive, I successfully dealt with all of these with prayer, passion humility, patience and industry. In doing my mission, I do the extra mile like utilizing my personal time, money and resources to maximize my potential. Indeed, public school teaching is a public

service.

With my reflective attitude, I realized that God has a purpose of allowing my career to shift from being a corporate manager to teaching. That is why I teach while I learn and touch the individuals entrusted to my care. I learn from school administrators, staff and coteachers whom I collaborate with. They are instrumentals for me to be the best that I can be. I also learn from my students when they share to me their aspirations, challenges, and vulnerabilities.

I am also grateful because, somehow, I am influencing others in the organization in pursuit for the common good. I dreamt of making a difference in teaching and touch the lives of learners for a lifetime. I am proud to be a public-school teacher, an implementer of the programs that help build a better nation.

ments to the public with a minimum amount of $20, promising income of 1.5% - 2% daily, amounting to 45% earnings in just 30 days.

The said entity is enticing the public to join as “promoters” and choose a package which starts from “basic” amounting to $50 and up to “maximum” which costs $1000.

Members of Crypto Marketers allegedly entails doing simple daily tasks which promoters will get paid daily and may earn more by inviting other individuals to become a member.

Through Crypto Marketers, members may earn passively through the following ways: (1)

2% daily dividend from the Vault Balance which is distributed every five minutes; (2) 10% auto distribution from the package purchased by a new member; (3) 10% auto distribution from the withdrawals made by any member; and (4) 10% auto distribution from compounding by any member.

In addition, promoters may also earn through direct referral rewards as Crypto Marketers awards a 10% bonus to the promoter for every direct recruit/s.

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The Learners and the New Technology By: LORNA D. OGAO – OGAO, Teacher III Sacred Heart Village Elem. School Zayas, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

With the adverse of new technology now a day. Indeed, the media has influenced our youth, specially the learners.

From the old times when children just want to have fun under the sun or just play around with their childhood friends and relatives. It implied has different influenced as to what and who we are now. Based on my experienced long time ago, when all I can face is my friends or my book or any reading materials and then I will engaged myself into different physical or outdoor activities, of course with my friends, neighbors and relatives. My Childhood can be defined and described as happy and gay.

At present time, comparing the ideals and influences of the 21st century, the new generation, wherein the technology has greatly influenced the children much. It is very noticeable that some of the school children now have some new gadgets like smart cellphone, Ipad or tablet.

Well, it has advantages and disadvantages. In the basic education, we can integrate the use of multimedia in classroom instructions. Like for example, when a certain class will have a video/movie

or PPT on a certain topic during discussion or demonstration. It can be a big help in understanding the lesson well. It can be a guide to the teachers and students.

However, we cannot avoid that some of them tend to exhaust their time on playing online games especially when they’re in their homes on weekends. It may cause them not to do their assignment or assigned task given by their parents. At all times, the development of a school child depends on how they brought up at home or their first teacher which is their parents.

As a teacher, we have an important counterpart on how to encourage our pupils to minimize their acts and instead focus on their studies. But there are some pupils who bring a mobile phone, it has an advantage specially on emergency situations. If ever the pupils using it during class hour that’s the time the teacher will keep the phone away from the child, then return after the class.

Thus, as a teacher, we do have s significant role in portray in their lives of our pupils in their daily endeavors.

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NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT (AEP) Notice is hereby given that the following employers have filed with this Regional Office application/s for AEPs.

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ALBERT E. GUTIB Regional Director

Commission either as a corporation and partnership and is not authorized to solicit investments from the public since it has not secured prior registration and/or license from the Commission as prescribed under Sections 8 and 28 of the Securities Regulation Code (SRC).

Hence, the public is advised not to invest or stop investing in any investment scheme being offered by any individual or group of persons representing the said entity.

“It is alarming that ‘C r y p t o M a r k e t e r s’ is dominating here in Cagayan de Oro City among other nearby areas. We encourage the public to be cautious from

the various invitations representing the said entity. It is our mandate to protect the investing public hence, calling out individuals to protect their money in investing to Crypto Marketers or Crypto Marketers Worldwide” says Lawyer Frederick A. Enopia, Director of SEC-CDOEO in a statement.

Any person promoting or enticing the public to invest with the said entity may be prosecuted and held criminally liable under Section 28 of the SRC with a maximum fine of Five Million Pesos (P5,000,000.00) or an imprisonment of 21 years or both pursuant to Section 73 of the SRC.

Celebrating Research on Teachers Day LECIMAR L. ESDRELON, Tagoloan National High School

“Research is creating new knowledge.” Neil Armstrong I remember my first encounter with the subject Research (2011), and it was mixed emotions for me.

Although I have done my undergraduate thesis my inclination towards research is low. It took one person in 2020 to change my perception about research when I met our district research coordinator in Tagoloan Dr. Carnila D. Simacon.

It is true that as teachers there will be many problems that will challenge our patience and passion. And as we celebrate teacher’s day, I realized the critical role of research in making a difference in the teaching profession. As I struggle to multitask from one work to another, I looked back on the number of students I have encountered, taught, and somehow touched their lives. Without the openness to embrace my role that as teacher it is beyond simply teaching concepts but also looking for solutions. From accepting that my learners need help I was able to create innovations in my teaching by simplifying modules, craft-

ing indigenized materials, and extending my time for remediation. Without the value of research instilled in me I may never be able to diagnose and resolve problems as well within the four corners of my classroom and beyond the school grounds.

The opportunity shapes my views about becoming a part of the solution than adding problem to the already degrading quality of our public educational system.

I must admit so much needs to be done. As we craft innovations sharing research results for feedback as well as improving its delivery is key to build a satisfying learning experience. Teaching is not a one-person show it is a continuous process of collaboration between the teacher, the learners, the parents, and other stakeholders. How we make our interventions sustainable though must be supported with research data. It is only through this process that we can make a workable solution for the impending challenges in the educational sector and across all other professions.

Indeed, celebrating research on teachers’ day is a memorable one.

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City when the suspect opened fire on lawmen,” Capellan told reporters here in an interview Monday.

Also killed was Ali’s wife Hainurisa, who was in the same house during the 8:30 a.m. operation in Barangay Rosary Heights 6 here.

Capellan said the couple belonged to Dawlah Islamiya (DI) terrorist group under Salahuddin Hassan, a known DI leader operating in Maguindanao.

Capellan said Aiman was also linked to the Dec. 31, 2018

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been collected. Of these plastic wastes, 57% were food packaging, 10.7% polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, 8.4% plastic bags, 8.35% sachets, and 3.94% cigarette packs.

A number of face masks, sanitary pads, and diapers were also collected from Panigan-Tamugan, it said.

It said the audit is “a participatory initiative where citizen scientists count and document the brands of plastic wastes and help track the manufacturing companies responsible for plastic pol-

bombing of the South Seas Mall in Cotabato City.

Policemen found two .45-caliber pistols from the suspect’s home, fragmentation grenades, improvised bombs and bomb components, motorbike, multicab vehicle, a drone, and various identification cards.

A passenger was killed and 11 others, including the alleged bomb courier, were injured when an improvised bomb went off inside the Yellow Bus Lines unit near the Tacurong City bus terminal.

In the South Seas mall bombing four years ago, two were killed and nearly 30 were injured. (PNA) lution.”

“We also analyzed the trend from 2020 to 2022 since IDIS started participating (in brand audit). These findings reveal a remarkable consistency of results, year after year, the same companies – large manufacturers – are the top plastic polluters,” the group said.

It said corporations should reinvent “their packaging to be reusable or plastic-free, or redesign their product delivery systems to shift away from single-use plastic packaging and toward refill and reuse.” (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

Teachers Duties and Responsibilities in New Normal Education By: SUNNY CHRISTOPHER C. MAUNA Teacher I Medina National Comprehensive High School

When the epidemic hit, teachers continued to be unsung heroes despite having a lot of paperwork to complete for the classroom, feeling stressed and anxious, and having limited access to technology and the internet.

Although we might think of teachers as as being specialists in academic requirements and classroom expectations, their contributions to the pandemic’s core are actually highly significant and advantageous.

Teachers during these challenging times collaborated closely with other members of their professional learning community teams and gave their time freely to stop the virus’s spread, which was the primary reason for changing the current educational model.

Instead of lecturing to rows of desk-bound students who are obediently listening and taking notes, instruction offers each child a rich, fulfill-

ing, and individual learning experience. The educational environment is not limited to the classroom but rather encompasses the home, the neighborhood, and the entire world. Information isn’t primarily contained in books; instead, it exists everywhere in the form of bits and bytes.

Thousands of teachers are setting the example by rethinking every aspect of their work, including their interactions with students, coworkers, and the community, the tools and techniques they use, their rights and obligations, the structure of the curriculum, the standards to set, and how to determine whether they are being met, as well as their initial preparation as educators and ongoing professional development. In order to better serve schools and students, teachers are, in a nutshell, reinventing both themselves and their profession.

By EDWIN FERNANDEZ

CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – Three militiamen were slain and two others were injured in a gun attack at about 1:20 a.m. Monday in Buldon, Maguindanao del Norte, the Army said.

Lt. Col. Dennis Almorato, the Army’s 6th Infantry Division spokesperson, told reporters that the militiamen were part of the Army unit securing the bridge damaged by Severe

Tropical Storm Paeng last month in Barangay Edcor, Buldon town.

Citing field reports, Almorato said the gunmen fled toward the hinterlands of Barangay Nuyo after the attack.

Two armed men, believed to be members of a local terrorist group, arrived on a motorbike and opened fire on members of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU), he said.

Teaching: the supreme art

By Ma. LOURDES P. LLAMOS Teacher III

AS the world finds ways to navigate the education landscape in the new normal, teachers carry the responsibility of making sure that their remote teaching methods are working. Many teachers had to learn new things and continue their development to catch up with technology and the students’ emerging needs.

The teachers need to be able to help or guide students who are having a hard time with distance learning. At the same time, they strive to meet both the parents’ and the school’s expectations. Commitment is, indeed, at the heart of this noble profession. Burdened by their personal struggles compounded by the pandemic, teachers continue to carry the responsibility of educating the nation, a crucial aspect in national Publication Notice R.A. 10172

development and progress.

We can pay tribute to teachers by showing our appreciation to the teachers in our lives—our past and present teachers, the teachers of our children, our teacher friends or relatives, and so on. Expressing appreciation can take many forms, but I’m sure they will appreciate an uplifting message or a note of gratitude. We can, for instance, tell them how they inspired us and positively affected our lives.

But aside from showing them our gratitude and respect, it’s also important that we support their cause and inform ourselves about their plight, the issues or struggles they are facing, so we can help them better. As we do this, the students and the nation benefit in the end from the improvements in their capabilities.

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of MATANAO NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Date: November 24, 2022

CCE-0028-2022 R.A. 10172

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172, Notice is hereby served to the public that ROSARIO II QUEZON LOPEZ has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ROSARIO II QUEZON LOPEZ who was born on 16 April 1991 at MATANAO, DAVAO DEL SUR and whose parents are ROGELIO NERVIDA LOPEZ and ROSELDA REDILLAS QUEZON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office.

(Sgd) HELEN JAO-PANES Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Nov 29 & Dec 6, 2022

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES KAAREM JUNE B. DAAPONG AND ARCY L. DAAPONG,

9 3 CAFGUs slain, 2 hurt in Maguindanao Norte attack Tuesday, November 29, 2022

CIVIL CASE NO.2022-137

KAAREM JUNE B. DAAPONG AND ARCY L. DAAPONG,

Petitioners. x--------------------------------/

ORDER Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on February 14, 2012 at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Kalasungay, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon and Zone 1, Kalingkin, Malitbog, Bukidnon respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than nine (9) years their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on February 14, 2012 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens.

Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on December 16, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 17th of November, 2022.

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Nov. 22, 29 & Dec 6, 2022

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JADE PASIÑO ABELONG AND MARJORIE P. JOSE-ABELONG,

CIVIL CASE NO.2022-138

JADE PASIÑO ABELONG AND MARJORIE P. JOSE-ABELONG,

Petitioners. x--------------------------------/

ORDER Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on June 14, 2011 at Iligan City, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Purok Lourdes Alcuizar Ave., Tubod, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than three (3) years their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on June 14, 2011 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens.

Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on December 16, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 18th of November, 2022.

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Nov. 22, 29 & Dec 6, 2022

Sl ai n we re C A F G U members Christian Silvestre, Ignacio L ozad, and Dondon Ahito. The wounded were identified as militiamen Arnel Cayanan at Calbertson Baggay.

Members of the 5th Marine Battalion Landing Team and Buldon municipal police officer personnel are still conducting pursuit operations as of this posting. (PNA)

ERRATUM

NOTICE

Incompliance FLORDEMA DESCARTEN ALPUERTO in the Certificate of Live Birth FLORADIMA DIGAMO DISCARTEN. Who was Publish on October 6, 2022.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late Spouses Quirino F. Frugalidad who died on August 2, 1998 at the Provincial Hospital Koronadal City and Teodora Cataluña Frugalidad who died on July 20, 2004 at Feo’s residence at Purok Bagong Silang, POblacion Sto. Niño South Cotabato, left a parcel of Land Lot No. 579, Pls-585, an agricultural lot situated in the Brgy. South Sepaka, Municipality of Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat, containing an area of SEVENTYSEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED (77,700) SQUARE METERS, more or less covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-14427 in the name of Quirino Frugalidad; is the subject of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate of Spouses Quirino F. Frugalidad and Teodora Cataluña Frugalidad With Waiver of Rights under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Levy T. Saligumba per Doc. No. 1301, Page No. 261, Book No. XCVII, Series of 2022.

IN OUR APOLOGY EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF SPOUSES ERNESTO MARTINEZ AND LYNDA E. MARTINEZ WITH PARTITION KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Extrajudicial Settlement of the Estate is made and entered into this 03 day of May, 2021 in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; AND EDGAR LOUIE E. MARTINEZ, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of P2, Airport Village, Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; AND IRISH LOU MATINEZ ARCAYENA, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of P2, Airport Village, Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

(Hereinafter referred to as the HEIRS of the late Spouses ERNESTO P. MARTINEZ and LYNDA E. MATINEZ) WITNESSETH; That: WHEREAS, the late spouses ERNESTO P. MARTINEZ died on May 2, 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City and LYNDA E. MARTINEZ, died on November 3, 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, without leaving any will. A copy of their Death Certificates is attached herein and made an integral parts hereof as Annexes “A” and Annex “B” hereof; WHEREAS, the late spouses above-named died without any debts or outstanding obligations; WHEREAS, at the time of the demise of said spouses, they left a certain parcel of land located at Casisang, Malaybalay City, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-122884 and which land is particularly described as follows, to wit: “A parcel of land known as Lot 20-B, psd-10-0566, being a portion of Lot 20, Pcs-10-0235. Containing an area of SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR (654) Square Meters, more or less.”

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the heirs being all of legal age and with full capacity to contract, hereby voluntarily divide and adjudicate to themselves the said estate pursuant to Section 1 and 4, Rule 74 of the Rules of Court, under the following manner: 1.) For EDGAR LOUIE E. MARTINEZ shall belong to Lot 20B-__, Psd-10-_________, with an area of THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX (326) square meters only.

2.) For IRISH LOU MARTINEZ ARCAYENA shall belong to Lot 20-B-__, Psd-10-_______, with an area of THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX (326) Square Meters only.

The parties shall have the Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-122884 CANCELLED by the Register of Deeds for Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, and in lieu thereof to ISSUE two (2) new certificates of Title for said lots in favor of the parties herein above-mentioned.

A true copy of this extrajudicial settlement shall be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper general circulation in Bukidnon in accordance with Section 1 and 2 of Rule 74 of the Rules of Court.

Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OFSPOUSES ERNESTO MARTINEZ AND LYNDA E. MARTINEZ WITH PARTITION, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RENDON P. SANGALANG, Notary Public per Doc No. 329; Page No. 66; Book No. LXXVI; Series of 2021.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: We, the heirs of FLORDELINA B. DAIGDIGAN, named ANNA LOU B. DAIGDIGAN, single, resident of Barangay Barongcot, Dangcagan, Bukidnon, RODEL B. DAIGDIGAN, RANDY B. DAIGDIGAN. ALAN B. DAIGDIGAN, and MYRALUNA D. SUMAGAYSAY, all married, of legal age, and all resident of Barangay Barongcot, Dangcagan, Bukidnon.

That the Heirs-Vendors are the surviving Heirs of the Late FLORDELINA B. DAIGDIGAN widow a resident of Barangay Barongcot, Dangcagan, Bukidnon, who died intestate or without leaving a will at Barangay Barongcot, Dangcagan, Bukidnon.

That the late FLORDELINA B. DAIGDIGAN, widow, a resident of Barangay Barongcot, Dangcagan, Bukidnon, during her lifetime, acquired a parcel of land, particularly described as follows; “A parcel of land, identified as Lot No. 377-1, Cad-10-020894 situated at Barangay Barongcot, Municipality of Dangcagan, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao.”

That at the time of his death, there are no debts due against the estate of the late FLORDELINA B. DAIGDIGAN; That pursuant to Rule 74, Sec. 1, of the Revised Rules of Court, we hereby agree to extra-judicially, partition and adjudicate among ourselves, the said property to use for title house and lot loan with our sister ANNA LOU B. DAIGDIGAN, single of legal age and a resident of Barangay Barongcot, Dangcagan, Bukidnon, Philippines.

DEED OF WAIVER OF RIGHTS That for valuable consideration, we hereby WAIVE, TRANSFER, and CONVEY, absolutely and irrevocably of the above-described property, in favor of ANNA LOU B. DAIGDIGAN, single, of legal age and a resident of Barangay Barongcot, Dangcagan, Bukidnon, Philippines consisting of TEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE (10,333) square meters, more or less, free from lien and encumbrances; Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS OF DECEASED PERSON, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MOHAMMAD HUSSIEN B. LUCMAN, Notary Public per Doc No. 84; Page No. 18; Book No. 4; Series of 2022.

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addressing operational gaps in claims filing, membership application, digitalization and actuarial valuation, among others.

The private sector also vowed to work with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to upgrade its systems to obtain accreditation with various

international regulatory bodies and raise awareness about the value of generic drugs.

The PSAC members also pledged commitment to bringing in cheaper medicines and addressing the shortage of nurses.

Among those present in the PSAC healthcare sector group meeting were PSAC Strategic Convenor Sabin Aboitiz, PSAC Healthcare

Externalized the value of reading towards learning recovery with innovative reading booklet

By ANGELITA A. GANZAN Teacher 2 Cabacungan Elementary School Claveria West District

CODE-focused skills = Phonological awareness and phonics to recognize words, to be able to sound them out phonetically, and to read them fluently.

Meaning-focused skills = Vocabulary and comprehension means to understand the meaning of what was read.

We apply phonics skills, our vocabulary, and our understanding of grammar to give meaning to what we read.

Choose materials that support the objective or purpose of the lesson plans.

Choice of reading materials is based upon data-based decision making. Ideally have a reading “core” curriculum program that is explicit and systematic to support codefocused and meaning-focused

instruction.

Additional reading materials (books, activities) support the grade-level (or stagelevel) objectives and offer a range to meet the needs of all students. Knowledge about what to teach: teach codeand meaning-focused skills Knowledge about how to teach it: direct instruction, small group instruction (ability groups) helps match materials to students and understanding that code-focused skills are slow to develop for struggling individual students.

Specify objectives, devise strategies, develop teaching procedures, select examples, sequence skills, provide practice and review and monitor and feedback (praise, model, lead, test and retest).

The learners’ academic performance in today’s face to face learning modality CRISTENE H DARIADA TEACHER I Cabacungan Elementary School

THE availability of teaching and learning materials, students’ personality traits, personal goals and teachers’ level of experience significantly affect students’ academic performance. Face to face learning is a really effective way to learn knowledge and skills because it often combines different ways of learning including writing, reading, discussion, presentations, projects, group work, film clips, demonstration and practice.

This is where the teacher and the student meet in a set place for a set time for either one on one learning or most commonly in group class lessons similar to what happens in school. You’ll be able to

concentrate harder on your learning because there’ll be less distraction than if you were at home. You can gain greater understanding, stories and real world examples form teachers and other students.

You have a greater chance of completing your course successfully by doing it in a classroom situation. You may feel more comfortable and learn more easily in a familiar, traditional classroom situation. You can access more information and richer understanding through teacher and other students’ body language and voice. You have the opportunity to connect with, problem-solve and network with other students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Face to face classes: challenges beyond

By RHEA FE CASIÑO-CAILING Teacher I Hinaplanan Elementary School Claveria West District

ONE of the sectors that took a beating at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic was education. The Unicef, which continues to advocate for the resumption of in-person classes in various countries, has noted that while schools globally were forced to suspend operations for an average of 79 days, those in the Philippines did not hold face to face classes for over a year and opted instead to conduct classes through online and distant learning modalities.

The indefinite suspension of classes and the subsequent and abrupt shift to new learning modalities created challenges such as unequal access to gadgets and on-

line resources, particularly for marginalized students.

This was another blow to the country which prior to the pandemic was already struggling to raise the quality of basic education.

If there is a silver lining, the pandemic shone a light on a not so glaring truth: the pivotal role that educational institutions play in child rearing and caretaking. Parents struggled to fulfill their duties as employees and home keepers while working from home. Before the pandemic, those responsibilities did not pose any challenge as parents had support from teachers in caring and promoting the welfare of their children.

Lead Paolo Maximo Borromeo, Filipino-American molecular biologist and priest Dr. Nicanor Austriaco, Metro Pacific Hospital Holdings Inc. CEO Dr. Harish Pillai and Unilab President and CEO Clinton Campos Hess.

support programs in the last two years. Your laudable efforts are the main reason why we are where we are right now.”

The Bike Lane Awards featured the donation of bicycles to the beneficiaries of the winning LGUs under the ‘Wheels for Work’ Inititative of the Makati Business Club (MBC), Ayala Foundation from page 3 new infrastructure and the Inc. (AFI), and SM Cares. implementation of various The said beneficiaries are

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The academic performance of junior high school students after the modular distance learning

By MARY ANN D. TABAMO Teacher I Hinaplanan National High School Claveria West District

DUE to the Covid-19 pandemic, schools, particularly in the rural areas employed modular distance learning to ensure educational continuity. The widespread prevalence of the Covid-19 pandemic has severely affected the educational system around the world.

For instance, most countries temporarily closed schools and other educational institutions to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

When educational isntitutions were closed, learners as well as teachers miss the opportunity to socially interact which is essential to learning and development.

To maintain the education of millions of Filipino learners and for every school to still attain its mission and vision

which is to provide quality education to every Filipino learner, DeEd implemented modular distance learning.

Modular distance learning involvfes individualized instruction that allows learners to use self-learning module whether printed orin digital format which are centered on the most essential learning competencies as provided

by DepEd. Teachers provide learners with the SLMs which include distribution and restrieval as well as giving assessment tools to check for understanding and provide immediate and appropriate feedback. In modular distance learning, the teacher takes responsibility for monitoring the progress of the learners through home visitations.

CES Care: A road to learning recovery LORIE JANE A. CAÑADILLA Teacher I Cabacungan Elementary School

CES Care is the Cabacungan Elementary School Comprehension Activity for Reading Enrichment. It is an initiative to address the poor performance of reading skills and reading performance of the child due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

WHY don’t students read more? Digital distractions?

No books at home? Too much testing? Kim Kardashian?

It depends on the student.

It depends on illiteracy vs. aliteracy. It depends on how you define reading.

They haven’t found the right book or type of book.

How do you feel when your principal drops a book in your lap – something wellintentioned but not even a little naturally interesting to you. Do you hate to read because you don’t want to read

it? No one hates to read. Some of us are just pickier readers than others. They need general reading strategies they can turn to from time to time.

Market reading to them.

Take pictures of them reading. Start a Caught Reading class Instagram feed or #caughtreading. Treat it with the same creativity and passion that marketing agencies successfully market Nike shoes as a lifestyle choice.

They need specific reading strategies they can self-select based on context. Identify their strengths and areas for growth as a reader. Help them self-assess in the same way, then work together with them and their parents to create a set of four to six reading strategies for them to use flexibly depending on what they’re reading.

Love of reading LUZ B. LLAUSAS Teacher I Kalawitan Elementary School

PARENTS who read to their children and talk about what they are reading together promote a joy of reading and literacy achievement.

How can teachers encourage reading at home and support the role of parents as educators? One way is through the use of our reading adventure packs – a paired set of theme-based fiction and nonfiction books and related interactive activities that kids bring home from school to share with their family. Just assemble everything into a two-gallong zip top bag and they’re ready to go.

I love the fact that there are clear, accessible and easy to understand suggestions for parents in each PDF.

The activities are fun and educational to link to any book that suits the themes, not just the ones suggested.

What goes into each reading adventure pack? Parent information sheet with an introductory note that you can personalize, instructions about how to use the packet and tips for sharing fiction and nonfiction books with children, two books (one fiction and one nonfiction), creativity activity (a hands-on craft project), imagination activity (encourages imaginative play, writing or drawing), get real activity (vocuses on real-world experiences for parent and child) and bookmark (lists the featured titles and alternative titles).

those who will use the bicycles as their main mode of transportation.

DOTr Road Transport and Infrastructure Undersecretary Mark Steven Pastor presented the array of current projects and accomplishments of the Department through its Active Transport Program Management Office, such as the upcoming first-ever bike bridge in the country, expansion of the bike lane networks, and improvements on the existing transport infrastructure that shall further uphold and encourage active mobility for commuters.

“Thanks to our Active Transport Program Management Office, we were able to establish more than five hundred and sixty kilometers of Bike Lane Networks in key metro cities and various localities and regions in the country. Take note, these are still expanding, being maintained, and upgraded.

With this, the DOTr encourages our commuters to utilize the bicycle lanes for safer and more sustainable travel,” Usec. Pastor said.

The celebration, made possible through the partnership of the DOTr with the MBC, SM Cares and AFI’s ‘Wheels for Work’ Initiative, was graced by Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines Annika Thun-

borg, Netherlands Embassy Deputy Ambassador Robert van der Hum, Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Beverly Ho, Department of Public of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Assistant Secretary Eric Ayapana, Move As One Coalition Lead Convenor Dr. Robbie Siy, and other members of the Inter-Agency Technical Working Group for Active Transport (IATWG-AT) who expressed their support in advocating Active Transport. (dotr/pia-ncr)

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from page 5 Mechanization, SofTea Garden also offers Organic Agriculture Production NCII. Next year, Agri Crops Production NCII is set for implementation, said Fe Sombise, SofTea Garden Farm School administrator who recently received the 2022 Regional Idol Ng TESDA Award.

Sofia Trani owns SofTea Garden registered in 2018 with the Department of Trade and Industry as learning site of ATI-RTC 08 and accredited with TESDA in 2019 as farming school.

Aside from SofTea Garden, other TESDA technology institutions offering agricultural trainings include the Cabucgayan National School of Arts and Trade, Biliran Provincial Training Center, and Canaan Hills Farm. (MMP/MLT/PIA Biliran)

The effect of Covid-19 pandemic on young learners ADORA D.MERCADO Teacher II Cabacumgan Elementary School

WITHOUT urgent action, the global learning crisis will become a generational catastrophe. Nearly two thirds of ten-year-olds are unable to read and understand a simple text. Education systems are failing our children even before the pandemic. Covid-19 has exacerbated this learning crisis and children in almost every country have fallen behind in their learning.

We need a global effort to tackle the learning crisis head on. Together, we can help every child gain basic reading and maths skills and unlock their potential. An entire education has seen its education interrupted.

At the height of nationwide lockdowns in 2020, approximately 91 percent of the world’s students in more

than 194 countries were out of school. This has caused immeasurable disruption to the lives, learning and wellbeing of children around the world.

As school doors reopen, measures like handwashing stations, physical distancing, mask wearing and temperature checks are being integrated into school life. Through the Covid-19 pandemic, family life for many and has been upended by lockdowns, school closures and remote work. For many families, this has meant spending a lot of time together at home navigating the stressful and uncertain situation. Many children have become used to having their parents or caregiver by their side at all hours of the day.

The Effectiveness of the Lesson Video Marungko Approach in Teaching Reading in Kindergarten

By DERTIREZA B. SAMBAAN Teacher III Gusa Elementary School

TEACHING reading is one of the challenges that we teachers have to face. We have to develop the reading skills of our pupils because this is a very important aspect of learning. There are lots of approaches developed in teaching reading, one of which is the marungko approach.

The marungko approach is an approach designed to equip pupils with the necessary skills to improve reading It also serves as a training guide for teachers in teaching reading. This strategy enables pupils to gradually learn the basics of reading.

Teaching reading using this approach starts with letter sounds rather than names.

Instead of the usual order of letters in the alphabet, it starts with the letters M, S, A, L, O etc.

This strategy is one of the most used approaches in teaching reading. According to a study, first graders from a certain elementary school here in the Philippines were tested using this approach.

After six months of teaching reading using the marungko approach, the post test results showed significant improvement to them. From 14 nonreaders, it was down to zero.

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from page 4 of thousands of pesos for exposing their corrupt practices.

She would cry and would ask me, “pagnatalo ka anak, saan tayo kukuha ng pera?” But the case was dismissed and my mother was so happy.

In the nineties, we her children had been charged

by Vicmar Corporation in Court for stopping their illegal logging activities through human barricades and we were charged of two hundred million peso-damage suit. So painful for a mother to see her children being harassed in Court. But again, justice prevailed after all the pains suffered by our mother.

For us seven children, we have all finished schooling because of the hard work of our parents. My father was just an ordinary government official and his salary was not enough to send us all to college. But my mother was my father’s partner to have sufficient income to make us all professionals. She was good in sewing clothes as “ isa po siyang mananahi.” Then, when she had enough capital, she established a SARI-SARI store and a boarding house in Wao, Lanao del Sur, for government employees from far away land. The boarders, mostly from NARRA (now DAR) include lawyers and doctors and every now and then would talk in English that had amazed us no end as we too learned from them.

Because my mother was a good entrepreneur, our family put-up corn and rice mills and acquired big trucks. Akala ng mga kababayan namin sa Luzon, nanalo si Tatay at Nanay sa sweeptakes kasi yumaman daw.

My parents were so great in helping their poor relatives, the reason why from being landless, they because productive farmers with 6 to 8 hectares land and were able to send their children to school who are mostly now working abroad. That was how great, Tatay and Nanay were especially NANAY Mading.

But the greatness of Nanay Mading was not only for us children as such loving concern and caring went us far to her grandchildren. Every time she would meet us, she would always ask KAMUSTA NA SI BATIN, SI KIM, SI AARON, SI DAVID, SI LLARA, SI NIKITA, SI CLOWE AND ALL HER GRANDCHILDREN WHOM SHE LOVED SO MUCH TOO. Yes, Nanay Mading, we are strong when we are on your shoulders, You raise us up to more than we can be.

Atty, Manning, Samahan mo ang pinakamamahal nating Nanay. Nay, yakapin mo ng mahigpit ang pinakamamahal mong anak! Paalam na po.

Ikaw Nay ang aming naging ilaw sa kadiliman ng gabi.

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from page 1 maters by bringing home the championship trophy.

The participating schools are Phinma- Cagayan de Oro C ol lege (Phinma-C O C), Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, University of Science and Technology of the Philippines (USTP), and Liceo de Cagayan University (LDCU).

The debaters will be competing for the following prizes: Champion: P15,000 and a trophy 1st Runner-up: P10,000 and a trophy 2nd Runner-up: P5,000 and a trophy With a Consolation Prize: P1,500 each team One outstanding debater will be awarded as ‘Best Debater’ and will receive a cash prize of P5,000 and a trophy.

The Debate Competition is part of the advocacy of Rep. Rufus and Vice Mayor Bebot to hone the potentials and skills of the young through the conduct of youth development activities and competitions, in close coordination with student leaders and their respective school organizations.

It can be recalled that on the month of September, the offices of Rep. Rufus and Vice Mayor Bebot organized their first oratorical competition, also held at the PAT of USTP. Both leaders extend their appreciation to all the schools for their active participation and unmatched energy. They also thank USTP President Ambrosio Cultura II and USTP Chancellor Dionel Albina for their support and for providing the venue where the prestigious competition will be held.

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from page 1 Government (DILG) leads the BIDA program which was launched simultaneously in other regions.

DILG-10 head Wilhelm Suyko urged the public to be BIDA advocates.

“The war on drugs is not yet over. That is why we are all here today to continue on manifesting our full extended support in our campaign against illegal drugs,” he said.

In a video message, Mayor Rolando Uy said they will fully support the national program and address the root causes of drug addiction among the youth, specifically poverty and lack of access to education.

Mayor Edgar Lignes of El Salvador City in Misamis Oriental spoke on behalf of Governor Peter Unabia, who believes that reducing illegaldrug trade and addiction requires a whole-of-government approach.

“We need everybody’s support. It would be a waste of government resources and efforts if our youth will be victims of drug addiction,”

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 he said.

BIDA was also launched at the Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City; Cebu Plaza Independencia, Cebu City; and People’s Park in Davao City.

“Sa ating lahat, ang hamon ay ugatin natin ang problema ng droga. Dito sa BIDA, hindi lang kapulisan at iba pang law enforcement units ang kikilos.

Hanggang grassroots kasama natin dapat dito (For all of us, the challenge is to root out the drug problem. ([With] BIDA, it’s not just the police and other law enforcement units that will act, we should be with the grassroots),” DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. said during the launch in Quezon City.

The program targets drug demand reduction and rehabilitation of drug dependents in the community level.

“Kung mayroon kang isang puno, gusto mong tanggalin ang sanga, putol ka nang putol ng sanga. Pero ang sanga, tubo nang tubo. Kung gusto mong tanggalin ang puno, ugatin mo, ugatin mo ‘yung puno (If there is a tree, you cut the branches and you keep on cutting more branches to keep them from growing. If you want to cut the tree altogether, get rid of its roots. Target the roots),” Abalos said. (PNA)

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from page 1 are Valencia City; Don Carlos, Bukidnon; Kadingilan, Bukidnon; Libona, Bukidnon; Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; and Quezon, Bukidnon.

Named for special citations were Misamis Occidental (nutrition honor award contender) and Cagayan de Oro City (second year consistent regional outstanding winner in nutrition).

The Hall of Fame awards were given to Bukidnon; Misamis Oriental; Cagayan de Oro City; Quezon, Bukidnon; Alubijid, Misamis Oriental; Claveria, Misamis Oriental; Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental; Opol, Misamis Oriental; Salay, Misamis Oriental; and Villanueva, Misamis Oriental.

Gold awards were being handed out to Tangub City; Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental; Balingoan, Misamis Oriental; Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental; and Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.

Outstanding provincial nutrition officer is Marichu Tijing (Misamis Occidental), outstanding city nutrition action officer is Hazel Dondonayos and outstanding barangay nutrition scholars are the following: Glecy Singsing (Aglayan, Malaybalay City); Era Flores (Lumbo, Valencia City); Marina Mangubat (Kiara, Don Carlos, Bukidnon); and Jinny Oco (Kalabaylabay, El Salvador City).

Meanwhile, the city nutrition committee in Cagayan de Oro City led by Councilor Ma. Lourdes Gaane and city health officer Rachel Dilla

got first place in the Regional Nutri-Webby Awards Year 3 for highest number of page likes, highest number of unique posts, highest number of post engagements and highest number of articles submitted.

On the other hand, the short film from Kapatagan Natonal High School is first place in the sixth annual edition of NNC 10’s short film festival.

Special mentions were cited to NNC’s external partners such as USTP-Oroquieta; Mangidkid Elementary School in Plaridel, Misamis Occidental for their gulayan and isdaan sa paralan; Rotary Club of Carmen Valley; and CDO Executive Lion’s Club for their human milk hub.

NNC is mandated yearly to conduct the awards.

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from page 1 the restoration and rehabilitation process with Muslims and Christians all in one picture.

Dela Peña highlighted that with this scenario, both can work on things desired by all, including the return of the displaced families and the appropriate implementation of the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act of 2022.

“Muslims and Christians hand-in-hand working together to build peace and exert influence to people up in Manila to work in tandem with us to be able to realize this dream of return and let the process of compensating the families who lost everything to have something to start with in the rebuilding process,” he said.

As part of this advocated unity between Muslims and Christians, Dela Peña shared that an interfaith dialogue had been spearheaded earlier in November wherein good news was noted.

He bared that during the meeting, the concern on whether the Prelature of Marawi could still be rebuilt in the city was raised, and they all came down to the conclusion that the church could still rise again just like in the past.

Dela Peña conveyed he was happy to know that their Muslim friends want to see them back, highlighting that there were always Christians in

the city and that their presence makes a lot of difference in a way all citizens relate, understand, respect, and tolerate the presence of one another.

Given this chance, the bishop underlined that they wanted to go back to ground zero alongside their Muslim brothers and sisters.

“This is something that we look forward to. Mas mabuti [It is better] that we go together.

If we have to return and if the time comes that we can return to Marawi, we will return together hand-in-hand, and rebuild our lives together,” said Dela Peña.

Accordingly, the Prelature of Marawi had been established and became part of the landscape of the city since 1934. (CRG/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

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Anniversary gift to them for shopping with us over the last two decades,” she noted.

She added that the program also reinforces the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc.’s (Oro Chamber) OROBEST Innovation Program to uplift Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Engr. Flores is Oro Chamber’s incumbent Trustee for the Trade and Commerce sector and Chairperson of the OROBEST Innovation Program, and was recently elected as Vice President in charge of the same sector for 2023.

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from page 1 Awards Night provides a platform to recognize the business community.

“This is to encourage more members of the community to go into business. We need the business to innovate to create something new and have impact,” he said.

Meanwhile, Darwin Manubag, the city administrator and chairperson of Business Awards said that the goal of the business awards is “to celebrate the accomplishments and the contributions of Iliganon entrepreneurs, businessmen, our industries, in making our city, livelier, better.”

Some of the awards given include Best Hair Salon, Best Local Coffee Shop, Best Local Milk Tea House, Best Local Restaurant, and Inspiring Muslim Entrepreneur of the Year, Inspiring Indigenous People Entrepreneur of the Year. (LELA/PIA-10/Lanao del Norte)

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from page 6 vibe of the Christmas Markets area, which perfectly complements the mall’s signature Christmas centerpiece exhibit.

“Our shoppers tell us it’s the most beautiful and attractive Christmas centerpiece ever for SM City CDO Uptown, which also delights us since we consider it part of our 20th

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late VENERADO SALAGA SALAZAR who died intestate on July 9, 2021 at Home-Adelfa St. Brgy.

Poblacion, Polomolok South Cotabato left, “A parcel of land Lot 2932-D, of the subdivision plan Psd-12-047143, being a portion of Lot 2932, Pls-209-D-19, situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of Three Hundred Eighty (380) Square Meters, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-122012, including all the improvements thereon. “ “A parcel of land Lot 8-A, of the subdivision plan Psd-12-078519, being a portion of Lot 8, Pcs-12-001607, situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED (400) Square Meters, more or less, covered by TCT No. 1452019004895”.

“A parcel of land Lot 8-B, of the subdivision plan Psd-12-078519, being a portion of Lot 8, Pcs-12-001607, situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) Square Meters, more or less, covered by TCT No. 145-2019004896”.

“A parcel of land Lot 8-C, of the subdivision plan Psd-12-078519, being a portion of Lot 8, Pcs-12-001607, situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) Square Meters, more or less, covered by TCT No. 145-2019004897”.

“A parcel of land Lot 8-D, of the subdivision plan Psd-12-078519, being a portion of Lot 8, Pcs-12-001607, situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) Square Meters, more or less, covered by TCT No. 145-2019004898”.

“A parcel of land Lot 8-E, of the subdivision plan Psd-12-078519, being a portion of Lot 8, Pcs-12-001607, situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) Square Meters, more or less, covered by TCT No. 145-2019004899”.

“A parcel of land Lot 8-F, of the subdivision plan Psd-12-078519, being a portion of Lot 8, Pcs-12-001607, situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED (200) Square Meters, more or less, covered by TCT No. 1452019004900”.

“A parcel of land Lot 8-G, of the subdivision plan Psd-12-078519, being a portion of Lot 8, Pcs-12-001607, situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED (200) Square Meters, more or less, covered by TCT No. 1452019004901”.

“A parcel of land Lot 8-I, of the subdivision plan Psd-12-078519, being a portion of Lot 8, Pcs-12-001607, situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of NINE HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT (968) Square Meters, more or less, covered

by TCT No. 145-2019004903”, is the subject of Extrajudicial Partition of the Estate of the late VENERANDO SALAGA SALAZAR under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EDUARDO T. PESCADERO, per Doc. No. 300, Page No. 60, Book No. 157, Series of 2022.

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