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Media Wise Communications wins two IABC Gold Quills

Toronto, Canada (June 6, 2023) Publishing powerhouse Media Wise Communications/ MUSE Books powered to a rare two-gold harvest in the 2023 IABC Gold Quill Awards.

The twin wins, together with the other awards, were announced this April by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).

All winners were presented their awards at the IABC World Conference on June 6, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. Media Wise Communications president and CEO Ramoncito Ocampo Cruz , Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Dr. Clifton Pe, MD., former UST FMS Regent Dr. Gabriel Pastrana received the awards.

Media Wise Communications’ golden harvest came

in the publications category with two coffee-table books.

Honora Medicum: 150 Years of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery University of Santo Tomas , a collaboration with the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, led by USTFMS regent Fr. Angel A. Aparicio, O.P . together with UST FMS dean ; and,

Sugar & Smiles : The Negrense Legacy Beyond 2020 , a collaboration with Impress Philippines and Abanse Negrense , led by Messrs. Conrado Gen Tomas, Jose Kilayko Montalvo III, Benjamin de Leon Torre, J. Albert Araneta Gamboa , and Ms. Ma. Teresa Quebrar-Manalili

The two books are Media Wise Communications’ fifth and sixth Gold Quills, with previous golds in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021. Eight other

FACT CHECK: Fake page on Iligan LGU circulates on Facebook

current iteration, Government of Iligan City, was a result of a rename on February 20, 2023.

The Iligan LGU’s official Facebook Page is named City Government of Iligan.

It currently has at least 19k likes and at least 35k followers.

The official Facebook page posts announcements, services and accomplishments achieved by the local government.

The Facebook Page City Government of Iligan is the official social media account of the local government unit (LGU). The Government of Iligan City Facebook Page, on the other hand, is a fake.

The fake page has at least 6.1k followers and 3.7k likes as of Friday, 09 June 2023. Its URL is https://www.facebook. com/asensoiliganpaingon-

sapaglambo. “Asenso Iligan Paingon sa Paglambo” means “Onwards Iligan towards Prosperity.” The fake page claims to be the official page of the city’s initiatives, based on its About section.

However, its contents are obviously against the administration of incumbent Mayor Frederick Siao, previously the city’s Congressional represen-

tative.

According to the bogus page’s transparency portion, it was originally called Iligan City’s House of the Representative, created on November 21, 2021. It was later renamed LGU Iligan City on May 26, 2022. On June 29, 2022, the page renamed itself as the Government of the Lone District of Iligan City. The page’s

According to the Facebook page’s transparency tab, the City Government of Iligan page was created on June 28, 2022 and has never been renamed.

The official Facebook Page includes an email address (cioiligan2022@gmail.com) for the public to contact its administrators.

As with all our other reports, MindaNews welcomes leads or suggestions from the public to potential fact-check stories. (Yas D. Ocampo / MindaNews)

A worker makes a big basket using bamboo splits in hinterland Barangay Pugaan in Iligan City Sunday morning (31 March 2019). MindaNews photo by

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Canadian firm to invest $2-M for bamboo venture in Davao Region

DAVAO CITY – Canadian firm Pure Life Carbon is pouring $2 million (P112 million) for a bamboo project in Davao del Norte, which is set to start this year, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Davao revealed Wednesday.

Pure Life Carbon’s pro -

cessing plant would be established at the Anflo Industrial Estate in Panabo City, while the 10,000-hectare bamboo plantation would be put up in partnership with indigenous communities within their ancestral domain areas in Davao del

Media Wise president & CEO Ramoncito Ocampo Cruz, Dr. Clifton Pe, MD. & former UST FMS Regent Dr. Gabriel Pastrana with the Gold Quill for Honoris Medicum coffee table book.

ASEAN, China media leaders vow stronger 'win-win' ties

By Mark Merueñas

NANNING, China – Leaders of member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China have vowed to strengthen their bilateral exchanges and partnerships for a shared future, through media innovation and modernization.

During the 2023 ChinaASEAN Media Partners Forum, Thai Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Kreangam underscored the need for the media to “widely spread the friendly cooperation” between the ASEAN and China.

“Over the past years,

our cooperation has yielded fruitful results. I hope the media of ASEAN and China can observe and reflect on our win-win cooperation and recount wonderful stories accurately and vividly through simple words, pictures, short videos and documentaries,” he said in a video address played at the event held in this city in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Tuesday.

He said he was also looking forward to practical cooperation between ASEAN and Chinese media to achieve noticeable results.

Cambodia’s Information Minister Khieu Kanharith,

meanwhile, highlighted that partnerships among “cooperative nations” to build a community with a shared future with China could be regarded as a “sound and stable start” for further bilateral cooperation and deeper exchanges.

“Cooperation is a futureoriented cause. I hope that ASEAN countries and China can continuously explore new models of cooperation, enhance multilateral and regional relations, jointly safeguard the righteousness of discourse, improve the influence of media, and galvanize all-around and high-quality media coop -

SHARED FUTURE. Officials of China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations media pose for a photo during the 2023 China-ASEAN Media Partners Forum in Nanning City in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Tuesday (June 6, 2023). The event gathered more than 200 government officials, media leaders, international organizations, and experts from China and ASEAN member states. (PNA photo by Mark

D. Merueñas)

Gov't agencies ordered to implement water conservation measures

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos

MANILA – Malacañang has directed all national government agencies and instrumentalities to ensure the strict implementation of water conservation measures to thwart the possible shortage of supply amid the looming El Niño phenomenon.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, by authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., signed on June 7 Memorandum Circular (MC) 22, mandating all government offices to identify and implement “specific, quantifiable, and attainable” water conservation

measures that will result in 10 percent water volume reduction of their respective first quarter (January to March 2023) water consumption.

MC 22 covers all national government agencies and instrumentalities, includ -

Ex-Pres. Duterte, 5 others awarded for advancing PH-China ties

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora

MANILA – Former President Rodrigo Duterte and five others were awarded for bridging and advancing the relations between the Philippines and China.

At the 3rd Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding (APPCU), Duterte and former Special Envoy of the President to China, Ambassador Carlos Chan, were hailed as “Hall of Fame” laureates.

APPCU cited Duterte’s role in the “re-establishment of trust relations with China, which led to the stabilization of the South China Sea issues.”

It said this was “also

for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “ FEMALE to “ MALE .” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ARVEN R. VILLAS who was born on DECEMBER 16,1996 at Magallanes,Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are BERHINIS M. RAMOS and ROLANDO C. VILLAS.

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“With the probability of the El Niño phenomenon occurring within the next few months, there is an urgent

ADVANCING PH-CHINA TIES. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. poses for a photo with officials of the Association for Philippines-China Understanding at the Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding ceremony at The Manila Hotel in the City of Manila on Thursday (June 8, 2023). The award seeks to honor individuals who advanced ties between the neighboring nations. (PNA photo by Joey Razon)

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Albay to evacuate 18K people after raising of Mayon alert level

By Connie Calipay

MODERN PUJS. These modern PUJs are ready to ply the Narvacan-Vigan route and vice versa. There are 15 units of this kind that were launched on Thursday (June 8, 2023) in support of the government’s vehicle modernization program. (Contributed Photo)

15 modern PUJs due to ply Narvacan-Vigan route soon

By Leilanie Adriano

LAOAG CITY–An addi -

tional 15 units of modernized public utility jeepneys (PUJs) will soon ply the Narvacan-Vigan route following its launch at the Villa Gloria Beach Resort in Barangay Bulanos, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur on Thursday.

Leading Japanese truck maker Isuzu Philippines Corporation turned over the keys of the brand new units to the Northern Ilocos City of Laoag Transport Service Cooperative (NICOLTSC) operating in Ilocos Sur.

The transport cooperative is just one of the several groups of driver and operator associations in the province that embrace

the national government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program.

“The modern PUJs via Narvacan-Vigan route will make traveling more convenient for commuters,” said Rudy Contillo, a resident of Narvacan as he shared his excitement about the new route of modern PUJs in his hometown.

Earlier, the transport coop applied for a special permit for public transportation operations in the identified route with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

The LTFRB granted the opening of additional routes for the improvement of the

LEGAZPI CITY – The Albay Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) on Thursday ordered the evacuation of residents in areas surrounding Mayon Volcano in order to protect lives and properties due to its increased activity.

This, as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised Mayon Volcano’s alert level to 3.

In a briefing on Thursday afternoon, Eugene Escobar, Albay Public Safety Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) research division chief, said the evacuation order is meant to sustain the zero casualty goal of the province of Albay.

“Again, because of the alert level 3 status, our goal is to sustain the zero casualty of the province of Albay and this can only be achieved if we will be able to execute the evacuation of the population. So for the information of everybody, based on the previous arrangement and contingency plan for Mayon Volcano, upon declaration of alert level 3 by the Phivolcs, mandatory evacuation of

all population inside the six-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ) will be executed. No human activity inside the 6-km PDZ,” Escobar said.

Based on APSEMO data, at least 4,749 families or 18,184 individuals from 50 affected barangays will be evacuated starting Friday.

“The advisory will be released today, but the start of the evacuation will be tomorrow (Friday) morning. We need to do it systematically, organized and we will have enough time to serve evacuation. So the evacuation from the 6-km PDZ starts tomorrow until two days,” Escobar said.

Alvin Cuz, Department of Education (DepEd)-Albay DRRM focal person, said they are now coordinating with local government units (LGUs) affected by the increased activity of Mt. Mayon.

“We have 39 schools that can be used as evacuation centers depending on the LGUs if they will use it. If the LGUs will use the schools, temporary learning spaces will be needed,” he said.

Cuz said no suspension of classes will be declared on the receiving schools and a blended learning modality will be used.

Meanwhile, the Regional DRRMC raised a red alert status in its emergency operations center.

Office of Civil Defense

(OCD) and Bicol DRRMC chairperson Claudio Yucot said the highest alert status is effective immediately

DA-10 joins Women on Organic Agriculture in Asia-Phl National Congress in Lanao Norte

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – To promote and empower women in the field of organic agriculture in the Philippines and other countries in Asia, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) helmed by Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, joins the 1st National Congress of Women on Organic Agriculture in Asia-Philippines during the Organic Asia Congress 2023 in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte.

On June 4, the activity was spearheaded by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) Organics Agri-10 joins the first ever national congress of Women on Organic Agriculture in AsiaPhilippines in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte.

DA-NorMin hands over P29-M worth agri inputs to LGU CdeO City

Asia, in which local and foreign delegates from around the countries of Asia attended the event.

Said event serves as a platform for raising awareness, inspiring collaboration, and creating supportive networks among participants to address food security and environmental sustainability.

An oathtaking ceremony was also held for the WOAA Phl officers and focal persons, where DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga is one of the focal persons in the said organization.

Agri-10 turns over P29-M agri inputs to LGU CdeO City for distribution to farmers.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - To cushion the impact on farmers of the rising cost of farm inputs, the Department of Agriculture - Northern Mindanao (DA-10) helmed by Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, turned over P29 million (M) worth of yellow corn seeds and fertilizers to the City Local Government of Cagayan de Oro on Monday, June 5, 2023. Conferred during the weekly flag raising ceremony and program of the LGU of CdeO City, the certificate of turnover for the roster of interventions, comprising of 3,200 bags of hybrid yellow corn seeds (P19.2-M), inorganic fertilizer (P9.6-M), and 4,500 packets of Bio-N fertilizer (P585K) was handed over by DA-

10 through Carlota S. Madriaga, Regional Technical Director for Operations to the benefiting city headed by Mayor Rolando A. Uy. With the said provisions, DA-10 is optimistic to scale up the productivity, livelihood and income of farmers; thereby, overall helping in the upliftment of agricultural farmer-producers from poverty.

Also gracing the simple rite are DA consultant Joel S. Rudinas and other DA officials Luz I. Guzman, PhD, Field Operations Division chief, Wilson V. Lagdamin, Provincial Operations Center chief for Misamis Oriental and Richan D. Lacanaria, Corn Program focal person, and other DA-10 and LGU CdeO City staff.# (JLO)

Through its initiatives, WOAAPhl aims to create a supportive environment where women working in organic agriculture can thrive, contribute to the creation of sustainable food systems, and actively participate in the advancement of organic farming techniques throughout Asia, particularly in the Philippines.

Marivic F. Tagupa, WOAA-Phl founding president, presented the historical evolution of the organization and conveyed that it is a sector group under IFOAM Organics Asia that was launched back in November 2021.

The congress has a range of activities such as keynote speeches and sharing of stories that tackled farming practices, gender equality in agriculture, market opportunities for organic products, and the role of women in sustainable food systems. #(MPMTablon)

ALERT LEVEL 3. Mayon Volcano as photographed on Thursday (June 8, 2023) in Barangay Anoling, Camalig town in Albay province. The Albay Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has ordered the evacuation of residents in areas surrounding Mt. Mayon due to its increasing restiveness. (Photo courtesy of Jeric Nobleza)

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The right to disconnect

A LIFE WITHOUT CELL PHONE? I remember the time, when one of my first Japanese friends kept on complaining, why I didn't operate a cellphone. Believe me, during that time, sometime in 2000 or 2001, I was even typing my articles on an old typewriter from Germany.

My Japanese friend then bought me a computer - and a cellphone! Some other friends congratulated me: "Welcome back to the world!"

Sometimes, I observed (business-)people operating with two or even more cellphones at the same time. I asked them: "How did you survive doing business before without these units?" Believe me or not. The answers have been mostly: I really don't know!

cellphone. I panic, losing all my important connections. This "thing" really has a special meaning for me. And here we are: not only for business. Just even for a short "Hi - kumusta ka?" I really felt lonely!

Journalist Chris StokelWalker explained it very well: for the average working person, there’s no greater feeling than powering down your computer and kissing goodbye to your avalanche of work emails for the day. If we’re lucky enough to disconnect from the job on evenings and weekends, we’re overjoyed to leave work emails and the stress that comes with it in the office.

initiative. While further research revealed psychological detachment during off-work time, reduced emotional exhaustion caused by high job demands and helped people stay engaged.

So, if we know all this, it begs the question: why are we still letting work invade our precious weekends?

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Doing business nowadays without a cellphone? Even a very private life? I can't imagine it anymore. Philippines' cellphone companies really provide us with the widest distribution and the broadest coverage to very affordable charges. I really enjoy, for example, the unlimited call experience - just to mention one.

Two handsets or even three. Ok lang, as long as it keeps my business running.

But then it happened! I thought I had lost my

But experts say we’re increasingly failing to do so, instead bringing the burden home with us and fielding emails during our free time. Unsurprisingly, this routine has some serious consequences.

Now, it is a reflex, like checking my Facebook or Twitter timeline. Yes, it's indeed so - but never 24/7.

Working abnormal or long hours has long been linked with depression, anxiety and even coronary heart disease. Crucially, the importance of weekend recovery has also been correlated with weekly job performance and personal

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This business of giving glory to God

Why do we have to give glory to God? Isn’t it egoistic on his part to command us to do so? Did he just create us to use us to give him glory?

These are questions that can come to mind when we are reminded of our duty to give glory to God in everything that we do. In a sense, these questions are understandable for us to ask. If we look at this duty from a purely human point of view, that reaction can easily come out.

But these questions should also lead us to ask more deeply why we have such duty. It is most likely that we are missing something. We may be failing to see the overall picture.

True enough. If we look at this duty from the point of view of our Christian faith, then we can understand why we have such duty. And that is because if we abide by our faith that we have been created in God’s image and likeness, meant to be sharers of God’s life and nature, then everything we do should be an expression of glorifying God, our Father and Creator, from whom we should never dare to separate ourselves.

We are reminded of this truth of our faith when in the gospel of 7th Sunday of

According to Cary Cooper, professor of organisational psychology at Manchester Business School and president of the CIPD, the recent trend even spills into the way we access our work communications and projects.

Today, says Cooper, work emails are just a tap of a smartphone away. “You don’t carry your laptop around when you’re out to dinner, but you do carry your mobile phone,” he says. “The smartphone changed everything.”

If we don’t switch off from work we don’t recover from work. We should get the right to be disconnected. At night or during weekends.

Easter, Year A, which falls this year on May 21, (cfr. Jn 17,1-11a), we see Christ who is the pattern of our humanity, the savior of our damaged humanity, glorifying God the Father.

“Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you,” he said, “just as you gave him authority over all people, so that your son may give eternal life to all you gave him.” (Jn 17,1-2)

If we believe that Christ is “the way, the truth and the life” for us, then the relation he has with God the Father and what he does to the Father should also be our relation with God and what we do with him, that is, to glorify God just as Christ glorifies the Father.

Thus, we should always give glory to God. This should be the basic principle to follow in all our thoughts and intentions, our plans and desires, and our actions from the most hidden and personal ones to the most social and global.

Everything comes from him. Everything belongs to him. He is the source of all truth and goodness, the author of the ultimate reality. He should always be in our mind and heart, the beginning and end for everything

in our life. Outside of this loop, we would be creating our own ivory tower, our own bubble, our own silo.

That is why St. Paul repeatedly made these reminders: “Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” (Col 3,23-24)

In another occasion, he said: “Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Cor 10,31) And still another: “Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (Col 3,17)

We need to train ourselves to make God the beginning and end, the Alpha and Omega, of all our thoughts, words and deeds. We need to rectify our intentions and keep that rectitude all the way to the consummation of those intentions.

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Mechanization program to increase rice production in Antique

By Annabel Consuelo Petinglay

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TA, Antique – The PHP54 million worth of farm machinery turned over to farmers’ associations in Antique by the Department of Agriculture (DA) could increase the province’s rice production.

Nicolasito Calawag, head of the Antique Office of the Provincial Agriculture, said the farm equipment provided under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Program was released to 22 farmer associations in the province during the distribution held at the Binirayan Gymnasium in this capital town on Wednesday.

These include harvesters, hand tractors, floating tillers, walk-behind transplanters, and recirculating dryers that are expected to make farming more efficient.

“With the various farm machinery turned over to the farmers’ associations, we expect that we could increase our rice production by 10 to 15 percent per hectare,” Calawag said in an interview on Thursday.

The province produced an estimated 3.42 metric tons of palay last year.

The average yield of a hectare of palay farm in Antique is about 120 cavans but with mechanization, an additional 10-15 cavans are expected per hectare, he said.

Around 42,154 hectares

of farmlands in Antique are currently planted with palay.

Calawag said shifting to mechanization can help reduce losses as well as address the problem on the lack of manpower.

“Farmers are having problems also on the manpower considering that their children are already inclined to take other courses rather than helping in their farms,” he said.

The recipient associations are expected to ensure they maintain the machinery in good working condition and submit reports on their status to their local government units and the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech). (PNA)

Office of the Provincial Agriculture, said in an interview Thursday (June 8) that the machinery worth PHP54 million could increase the province’s rice production. (PNA courtesy of Antique PIO)

NFA-Negros Occidental distributes rice aid to gov’t

By Nanette Guadalquive

BACOLOD CITY – The National Food Authority (NFA) here has released 73 percent of the one-time rice assistance intended for qualified employees and workers of national government agencies in Negros Occidental province.

Glenda Paz, acting branch manager of NFANegros Occidental, said on Thursday the accomplishment translates to 5,800 bags already issued out of the 7,900 bags for distribution to more than 15,000 beneficiaries in the province.

“We hope by the third week of June, we can finish the issuance,” she said in a press conference.

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RICE STOCKS. Glenda Paz, acting branch manager of NFA in Negros Occidental province, shows to reporters the rice stocks being released under the one-time rice assistance for qualified employees and workers of national government agencies at the warehouse in Bacolod City on Thursday (June 8, 2023). In Negros Occidental, 73 percent or 5,800 bags of rice assistance have already been released to the beneficiaries who received 25 kilograms each. (PNA photo by Nanette L. Guadalquiver)

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No. 2, signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., authorizes the grant of onetime assistance at a uniform quantity of 25 kilograms of rice to workers of national government agencies, employees of state universities and colleges, and uniformed service personnel.

The rice assistance shall be granted to beneficiaries who are still in the government service and/or engaged by government agencies as of Nov. 30, 2022, it added.

Paz noted the rice being distributed by the NFA here are produced by local rice farmers who sold their produce to the agency under the palay procurement program.

“These are mixed varieties. We have quality

RA Form No. 10.1

employees

control measures that we implement everyday. We issue rice fit for human consumption,” she said. The NFA official dismissed claims on social media that they are distributing “inedible rice”, but said that in case recipients have complaints or issues with the quality of rice, they would be willing to replace it with new stocks.

“We would like to ask for understanding. Our stocks inventory are ordinary rice from local farmers. We cannot provide you with ‘super white’ rice. We release whatever is available. If you have concerns, contact us directly. If you have issues, you can return it or we can pick it up so we can replace,” she added. (PNA)

Republic of the Philippines

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province: South Cotabato

Municipality: Polomolok

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

CFNCCE-

Date: June 6, 2023

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 serve to the public that IRISH MANGINSAY BATION has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of the Child’s sex from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of I RISH MAGINSAY BATION born on AUGUST 14, 1987 at POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO and whose parents are EXPERIO LADION BATION and BEATRIZ MAGLANGIT MAGINSAY

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with the Office not later than JUNE 16, 2023.

MDN: Jun 10 & 17, 2023

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

(SGD) JANE F. BARRIENTOS Municipal Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

Province of South Cotabato

Municipality of Polomolok

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CFNCCE-

Date: June 6, 2023

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 serve to the public that HOZAIFA GUINDULAN MANTAWEL has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of the Child’s sex from “ FEMALE ” to “ MALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of HOZAIFA GUINDULAN MANTAWEL born on NOVEMBER 28, 1999 at POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO and whose parents are ALI ANDONG MANTAWEL and MARGIE SABDULA GUINDULAN Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with the Office not later than JUNE 16, 2023

(SGD) JANE F. BARRIENTOS Municipal Civil Registrar

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that LIGAYA CHAN SANTOS-SANCHEZ has filed with this office a petition for change of name from MARIA LIGAYA to LIGAYA in the birth certificate of MARIA LIGAYA CHAN SANTOS who was born on DECEMBER 12, 1967 at BALINGOAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are EDUARDO YBAÑEZ SANTOS and CELSA RADONDO CHAN

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than JUNE 16,

CFNCCE-

Date: June 6, 2023

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 serve to the public that LORIE LEE PENDATUN MANGALON has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of the Child’s sex from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LORIE LEE PENDATUN

MANGALON born on JULY 27, 1988 at POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO and whose parents are MATEO SAUL MANGALON and GLORIA LATIMBAN PENDATUN

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with the Office not later than JUNE 16, 2023

(SGD) JANE F. BARRIENTOS Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Jun 10 & 17, 2023

CFNCCE-

10172

Republic of the Philippines

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

Province of South Cotabato

Municipality of Polomolok

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Date: June 6, 2023

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 serve to the public that BERNARDO AGREDA LANDERO has filed with this Office, a petition

FARM MACHINERY. The Department of Agriculture (DA) distributes farm equipment, including hand tractors, during the distribution held at the Binirayan Gymnasium in San Jose de Buenavista town, Antique province on Wednesday (June 7, 2023). Nicolasito Calawag, head of the

Holcim launches eco-friendly Optimo for infrastructure building

As part of efforts to decarbonize the local construction, leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. has launched a better alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) that ensures concrete strength and durability while lowering impact on the climate.

The company has developed Holcim Optimo as more Filipino builders shift towards sustainable construction and demand greener alternatives. Holcim Philippines latest product is blended with limestone additives to reduce its carbon emissions by up to 10% while delivering similar concrete performance as OPC.

Holcim Optimo is designed as a seamless substitute to OPC, the conventional material used for massive infrastructures and building projects but has a significant environmental footprint. Holcim Optimo delivers the same strength, workability and durability as OPC and remains compatible with other cement additives such as slag and fly ash. The new product is

R.A 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Holcim Optimo further expands the company’s portfolio of sustainable and innovative building solutions to better support the country’s development.

best used in large building projects and available in bulk.

Holcim Philippines

President and CEO Horia

Adrian: “Holcim Optimo is part of our commitment to expand our line of innovative and sustainable products for building essential structures for progress without compromising the environment. It is a timely product for the Phil-

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 , a notice is hereby served to the public that MARILYN B. LUCERO has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from EMILY LINDA LOURDES to EMILY in the Certificate of Live Birth of EMILY, LINDA, LOURDES M. BATAUSA who was born on OCTOBER 19, 1966 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are GLORIA FE M. BATAUSA and ANTONIO C. BATAUSA

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than APRIL 2023.

(SGD) ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL City Civil Registrar

ippines as infrastructure building accelerates and green demand grows. We are excited to work with our partners in making this the cement of choice in building important structures for Philippine development.”

Holcim Optimo further strengthens the company’s portfolio of blended cement products that reduce its environmental footprint while delivering equal to

R.A 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

superior building performance.

Since 2018, Holcim Philippines has cut its carbon footprint by more than 20% by producing more blended cements, replacing coal with qualified wastes as alternative fuels and raw materials, and improving efficiency of operations. The company has accelerated innovations to produce a wider variety of

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 , a notice is hereby served to the public that ARASSAD M. MACUMBAL has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from MAURO to ARASSAD in the Certificate of Live Birth of MAURO MACARAMPAT MACUMBAL who was born on NOVEMBER 1, 1971 at I ligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are APORAO B. MACARAMPAT and MACORRO L. MACUMBAL

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JUNE 2023.

(SGD) ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL City Civil Registrar

high-performance blended cement for specific applications such as Solido for roads, Aqua-X for water protection, and WallRight Prime for masonry. Holcim Philippines also relaunched in April its flagship general purpose cement into Excel ECOPlanet following successful efforts to slash the carbon footprint of the product by at least 30% compared with OPC.

R.A 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

The company’s carbon footprint reduction program is aligned with the Holcim Group’s net zero direction and the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions. Aside from its own initiatives, Holcim Philippines is working with key stakeholders to encourage the consumption of low-carbon products to reduce the footprint of the built environment.

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 , a notice is hereby served to the public that NAJRISAH R. PANGANDAMAN has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from RASMIA to NAJRISAH in the Certificate of Live Birth of RASMIA RANGAIG PANGANDAMUN who was born on 02 JUNE 1989 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are OLINDANG B. RANGAIG and IMRAN B. PANGADAMAN.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JUNE 2023.

(SGD) ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL City Civil Registrar

MDN: Jun 3 & 10, 2023

MDN: Jun 10 & 17, 2023

MDN: Jun 10 & 17, 2023

Gov’t aids 122 ex-NPA rebels in Agusan Norte

By Alexander Lopez

BUTUAN CITY – Agusan

del Norte’s provincial government and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

13 (Caraga) facilitated the release of the assistance for 122 former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels here Thursday.

Governor Maria Angelica Rosedell Amante, together with DILG-13 Assistant Director Donald Seronay and Director Elsa EvangelistaLapiña of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, led the distribution of assistance under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) of the government.

Of the 122 ECLIP beneficiaries, 72 were regular members of the NPA

while 50 were members of the Milisya ng Bayan who surrendered on different occasions from 2021 until 2022.

The former rebels also handed over 39 high-powered firearms, all of which were remunerated during the assistance distribution.

A total of PHP12 million in cash aid were released to the former rebels in the form of livelihood assistance, immediate assistance, and firearms remuneration.

“I am glad that you decided to abandon the communist movement and return to the fold of the law. We are all Filipinos, and we do not need to fight,”

Amante said in her message.

She added that there is no reason to fight and offer one’s life for a useless cause being carried out by the communist rebels.

“I pity those who died in battles where their comrades and leaders just abandoned their dead bodies. There is no justice in what they are doing,” Amante said.

Among the former rebels who received the assistance was alias Patrick, the former secretary of the dismantled Guerrilla Front 4-A under the NPA’s North Central Mindanao Regional Committee.

Patrick, a resident of Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, said he joined the NPA movement in 2011 until his surrender to the 23rd Infantry Battalion (23IB) in September 2021.

Hardships

“I got married when I was inside the movement. My wife was part of a team that educates the masses about the communist movement,”

AID FOR EX-REBELS. At least 122 former New People’s Army combatants receive their benefits under the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program during a distribution activity at the Provincial Capitol in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte on Thursday (June 8, 2023). The distribution was facilitated by the provincial government and the Department of the Interior and Local Government 13 (Caraga). (PNA photo by Alexander Lopez)

Lanao Norte mayor new president of int’l organic agri group

By Richel Umel and Ercel Maandig

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

– Mayor Rommel Arnado of Kauswagan town, Lanao del Norte, has been elected as the new president of an international organization of organic agriculture.

In a statement Thursday, Arnado said he will assume the responsibility of former president Song In Heon, mayor of Goesan County in South Korea, in the Alliance of Local Governments in Organic Agriculture (ALGOA).

“Together we will explore the manifestations of organic districts, as of the wholistic methods of developing organic agriculture among ALGOA members in Asia,” he said.

As president of ALGOA, Arnado also becomes copresident of the Global Alliance for Organic Districts, a sub-organization of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture

Movements (IFOAM), an organization representing the global movement in promoting broader adoption of organic production.

IFOAM has 700 affiliates in over 100 countries and territories and is one of the main organizers of the 6th Organic Asia Congress (OAC) from June 4-10,

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on September 12, 2008 at Quezon City, both petitioners 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 Bldg., 7-307 La Mesa St., Valenzuela City and NPC Compound, Purok Sampaguita Ditucalan, Iligan City, 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 seven (7) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since 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 September 12, 2008 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 June 23, 2023 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 25th of May, 2023.

which Kauswagan and Lanao del Norte province is helping host with over 1,300 participants from 32 Asian countries.

Arnado said for the last 12 years, the municipality has been known for organic agriculture practices.

The OAC is one of the international events for

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR JDICIAL CONFIRMATION OF DIVORCE (TALAQ) CYRUS S. VERZANO AND MARIEBETH T. VERZANO Petitioners.

OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF DAUIN, NEGROS ORIENTAL, Public Respondent.

Maguindanao del Sur teacher hurt in ambush

By Edwin Fernandez

TALAYAN, Maguindanao

Sur – Unidentified gunmen ambushed and seriously injured a public school teacher in Maguindanao del Sur while he was heading for school Thursday morning.

Major Zukarnain Kunakon, Datu Anggal Midtimbang municipal police chief, identified the victim as Israel Paquital, a teacher at the Datu Anggal Midtimbang Elementary School.

Kunakon said Paquital was driving his car on his way to the school when gunmen on a motorbike opened fire on him at about 7 a.m. in Sitio Matalam, Barangay Midtimbang, Datu Anggal Midtimbang town.

cally wounded,” Kunakon said, adding that a manhunt has been launched against the perpetrators.

“We have no idea yet on the suspects’ identities and the motive as of this time,” Kunakon added.

Police units from Datu Anggal Midtimbang town and the nearby municipali-

organic agriculture that brings together local governments and the organic sector from various Asian nations to discuss the main trends in the movement and methods for advancement.

“We warmly welcome our international guests to an ambiance that reflects

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on April 10, 2010 at Dauin, Negros Oriental, both petitioners 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 Tubod, Bacong Negros Oriental and Tambo, Iligan City, 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 eight (8) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since 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 April 10, 2010 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 June 23, 2023 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.

“Paquital who was driving alone in his car was critiBULLET RIDDLED. A police officer points to the bullet holes in the windshield of the teacher’s car after the 7 a.m. ambush on Thursday (June 8, 2023) in Datu Anggal Midtimbang town in Maguindanao del Sur. The teacher, identified as Israel Paquital of the Datu Anggal Midtimbang Elementary School, was seriously wounded in the incident. (Photo courtesy of Datu Anggal Midtimbang MPS)

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 CIVIL CASE N0. 2023-078

REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JUNDREL SILAWAN MEDALLA AND SHEILA LAE VELOSO CAPUNO-MEDALLA, JUNDREL SILAWAN MEDALLA AND SHEILA LAE VELOSO CAPUNO-MEDALLA, Petitioners.

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on January 8, 2011 at Danao City, Cebu, both petitioners 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 Carmen, Cebu, 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 ten (10) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since 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 January 8, 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 June 23, 2023 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

Mayor Rommel Arnado of Kauswagan town in Lanao del Norte. (Photo courtesy of Kauswagan LGU)

Pag-IBIG releases nearly P16B in cash loans in Jan-Apr 2023; Over 700K members aided

Pag-IBIG Fund released P15.82 billion in cash loans in the first four months of the year, an increase of 5% from the P15.10 billion released during the same period last year, agency officials announced Wednesday (07 June 2023).

The amount of MultiPurpose Loans disbursed by the agency helped 728,653 members with their financial needs.

“We at Pag-IBIG Fund exert all efforts in providing our members with assistance on their financial needs. We are happy to note that through our PagIBIG Multi-Purpose Loan, we were able to aid more than 700 thousand Filipino workers gain added funds to tend to their needs. All our efforts are in line with the call of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to provide the best service to the Filipino people,” said Secretary Jose Rizalino L. Acuzar, who leads the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the 11-member Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees.

for small businesses. The loan is payable in 24 or 36 monthly installments, with the first payment deferred for two months. The PagIBIG MPL comes at a low interest rate of 10.5 percent per year. In the past years, the agency has returned more than 90 percent of its income to its members in the form of dividends.

Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta, meanwhile, noted that the agency now provides members with numerous ways to conveniently apply for a Pag-IBIG MPL through its more than 200 branches, its online facility Virtual Pag-IBIG found in its website, and the Virtual Pag-IBIG mobile app.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF INTESTATE ESTATE AMNG HEIRS OF DECEASED, CESAR MECISAMENTE AND SALE OF A PORTION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This Extrajudicial Settlement of Intestate Estate among Heirs of the Deceased, CESAR MECISAMENTE and Sale of a portion of Agricultural Land, made and executed by and among: RENITA C. MECISAMENTE, of legal age, widow of the late Cesar Mecisamente, Filipino, a resident Purok 2, South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the HEIR-VENDOR ;

Children:

Republic of the Philippines

SHARI’A DISTRICT COURT

Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Marawi City

RE: JOINT PETITION FOR JUDICIAL

DECLARATION AS LEGAL BENEFICIARIES OF

SPL. PROC. NO. 66-2023 DECEDENT MUSLIM HON. ALI M. ALONTO AND CONFIRMATION OF “AMANAT” AS BASIS OF JUDICIAL PARTITION OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEDENT WHICH WAS ALSO UNANIMOUSLY AGREED UPON BY THE DECEDENT’S FAMILIES, KHALID BIN ALI P. ALONTO (eldest child

From the 1st Family with NORONISAH M PANGARUNGAN as their mother)

And FAIDA U. MACABERO, sole surviving Wife with 5 minor children), Petitioners, -versus-

THE OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR, Supreme Court of the Philippines, Padre Faura Street, M. Manila, Respondent. x----------------------------------------------------------- /

ORDER

Filed with this Court is a petition for judicial declaration as Legal Beneficiaries of the late Hon. Ali M. Alonto. The petitioners, Khalid Bin Ali P. Alonto and Faida U. Macabero, alleged among others: That Judge Ali M. Alonto was first marriage to Noronisah M. Pangarungan on June 3, 1982 who were blessed with 8 children and the spouse got divorced thereafter; That on December 10, 2005, Ali M. Alonto contracted a subsequent marriage with Faida U. Macabero and were blessed with five(5) children; That Abusami Mauntol is also a son of Hon. Ali M. Alonto to another woman whose marriage was short lived after their divorce for which reason, said woman got married subsequently to another husband and has a family of her own; That the Hon. Ali M. Alonto got sick and made an oral testament or video “Amanat”; That Judge Alonto died on June 3, 2020; That on April 30, 2022, Noronisah M. Pangarungan died leaving behind their 8 children; That all the legal heirs of the decedent unanimously agreed to adopt the video “Amanat” of the deceased by which his estate shall be distributed.

The Court finds the petition sufficient in form and substance.

WHEREFORE , premises considered, the instant petition is set for hearing on July 17, 2023 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. The petitioners are directed to cause the publication of this order in a newspaper of general circulation, once a week for three(3) consecutive weeks. Anyone who may be prejudiced by this petition may file his opposition thereto or appear on the said hearing and show cause why this petition should not be granted. Send copy of this order to the Honorable Solicitor General for information and representation.

The attached motion to litigate as pauper is GRANTED after showing that the petitioners are indeed pauper litigants.

SO ORDERED.

Marawi City, Philippines, May 23, 2023.

Pag-IBIG Fund’s MultiPurpose Loan or MPL is the agency’s affordable and easily accessible cash loan. Under the Pag-IBIG MPL, qualified members can borrow up to 80 percent of their total Pag-IBIG Regular Savings, which consists of their monthly contributions, their employer’s contributions, and accumulated dividends earned. The proceeds can be used to pay for tuition fees, medical expenses, minor home improvement, a family trip, or even serve as capital

“Each year, over 2.5 million members rely on the Pag-IBIG MPL for their immediate financial needs. More than being a reliable source for cash, our MPL is now more accessible to members. In addition to applying for a loan by submitting their applications through their employers or at a Pag-IBIG branch, our members may now also apply for a Pag-IBIG MPL wherever they are, online, with the Virtual Pag-IBIG. This makes the Pag-IBIG MPL more reliable and more accessible than ever," Acosta said.

In total, the Pag-IBIG Fund released P16.44 billion in short term loans benefitting 766,258 members in January to April. This includes the amount released under the Pag-IBIG MPL and the P.62 billion in Pag-IBIG Calamity Loans it released to aid 37,605 members.

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY Regional Office 11

May 29, 2023

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Pursuant to the Philippine Fishing Vessels Safety Rules and Regulations (PFVSRR), NOTICE is hereby served to the public that the Owner, BERLINE A. LUMAHANG , with residential address at Totolan, Dauis, Bohol, Philippines , hereby sells, cedes, transfers and conveys the vessel described below:

Name of Vessel : FBCA“PRINCESS-AP”(TBR: LEARN)

Official Number : 07-0000692

CO/CPR Number : 0081883/0081882

GT/NT : 14.35/9.76

Length/Breadth/Depth (m) : 21.33/1.70/1.60

Hull/Year Built : WOOD/2013

unto NARCISO T. ESCABARTE with address at 2066 Dona Aurora Extension, Purok Bayanihan, San Miguel, Digos City per Deed of Sale executed on 15 March 2023, notarized by Atty. Wilmar K. Requina and entered in his Notarial Registry as Doc. No. 200, Page No. 41, Book No. VI, Series of 2023.

Any persons/entities who have interest in the above-mentioned vessel may submit their claims in writing to the Maritime Industry Authority XI, 2F AMQ Building, Dacudao, Agdao, Davao City with telephone no. (082) 224-6228 within seven (7) working days from date of this posting.

CHERRY M. PAGARAN , of legal age, married Filipino, a resident of Kinapat, Damulog, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the HEIR-VENDOR; CHERIEL M. STACEY, represented by RENITA C. MECISAMENTE , by virtue of the Special Power of Attorney under Doc No. 437; Page No. 89; Book No. VIII; Series of 2018by Notary Public Atty. Euangeli P. Doromal, dated October 18, 2018, hereinafter known as the HEIR-VENDOR ; IAN C. MECISAMENTE , of legal age, single, Filipino, a resident of Purok 2, South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as HEIRVENDOR ; and MARY AIZA MAE P. GALILEA , of legal age, single, Filipino, a resident of Purok 2, South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the VENDEE;

WITNESSETH:

That the above-named parties, all of legal age, are the legitimate children and surviving spouse of the late CESAR MECISAMNETE, who died on May 15, 2016 at Butuan Medical Center, Baan Butuan City Agusan Del Norte, died without any will;

That the said deceased at the time of his death left a parcel pf Agricultural Land and more particularly described to wit;

“A parcel of Agricultural land , covered by T ransfer Certificate of Title No T-102364 , known as Lot 456-B-3-B-2, Psd-10-054466 , being a portion of Lot 456-B-3-B, Psd-10050279 , situated at Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVEN (2,207) SQUARE METERS, more or less. “

That no personal properties are involved in this extra-judicial settlement;

That the above-described parcel of Agricultural land is not tenanted and therefore does not come within the purview of Republic Act Nos 3844, 6657 or Presidential Decree on Land Reform and that the provisions of Art. 1621-1623 of Civil Code have been the surviving heirs of the above-deceased.

DEED OF SALE OF A PORTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED AGRICULTURAL LAND (EXTRA JUDICIALLY ADJUDICATED)

That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) Philippine Currency, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledge to their entire and complete satisfaction of the HEIRVENDOR by these presents we do hereby, SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER, and CONVEY unto the said VENDEE, her heirs, assigns and successors in interest, the portion of the above-described Agricultural land and more particularly described to wit:

“A portion of the above-described Agricultural Land, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-102364, known as Lot 456-B-3-B-2-A, Psd-10-062920, portion of Lot 456-B-3-B-2, Psd-10054466, situated at Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon, with an area of ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED (1,200) SQAURE METERS, more or less.”

That we hereby warrant our title/ declaration unto the said VENDEE and that henceforth, she shall have exclusive right of ownership and possession over said portion of the above-described agricultural land and free from all liens or encumbrances of any kind, whatsoever;

That the parties agreed as they agree to register the instrument in accordance with law.

Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF INTESTATE ESTATE AMNG HEIRS OF DECEASED, CESAR MECISAMENTE AND SALE OF A PORTION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ABUNDIO UR GAITERA, Notary Public per Doc No. 1; Page No. I; Book No. I; Series of 2017.

DOST deploys drones to reforest Bukidnon's Mt. Kalatungan

PANGANTUCAN, Bukidnon (PIA)--The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-10, in collaboration with Galansiyang Inc., launched a reforestation project in a 4-hectare area at Mt. Kalatungan Range, Pangantucan, Bukidnon, May 31.

The project showcases the use of drones for planting tree embryos, also known as "seed balls," coated with soil and organic manure. These seed balls are loaded into the drone container and dispersed in the target area at Mt. Kalatungan.

Ritchie Mae L. Guno, DOST-Bukidnon provincial director, explained that the project aims to demonstrate the use of drone technology for reforestation and provide a glimpse into the future of

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tree planting.

"This 'Project Tanom and Project Lantaw' marks the beginning of DOST's efforts in advanced reforestation technology. We plan to expand these initiatives throughout Bukidnon Province," Guno said during the seed ball dispersal.

Guno emphasized that the initiative's goal is to create an autonomous social system that balances the needs of people and trees.

"We will use satellite imagery to track the progress of the seed balls and monitor their growth in the forest with the help of drones," she added.

Jay Arneil Gajudo, the chief executive officer of Galansiyang Incorporated, highlighted the event's significance, saying that it revolutionizes tree planting in the Philippines. He explained that the effort eliminates the struggles

R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

1F South Wing Administrative Bldg. City Hall, Capistrano-Hayes Sts Cagayan de Oro City

Email Address:civilregistrycagayandeoro@yahoo.com & ccrcdo@gmail.com

Cell. No. 0906-8288219/0906-828-8187

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that OCTAVIOS MANANZALA GUZMAN has filed with this office a Petition for Change of First Name from “ RAFAEL ” to “ OCTAVIOS ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RAFAEL MANANSALA GUZMAN who was born on OCTOBER 24, 1968 at MARIA REYNA HOSPITAL, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY MIS OR and whose parents are MARCIAL R. GUZMAN and VICTORIA M. MANANSALA

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file a written opposition with this Office not later than JUNE 17, 2023.

(SGD) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN Municipal Civil Registrar

of planting trees in rocky locations.

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Malalag

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The program's first beneficiary is the local government unit of Pangantucan, Bukidnon.

The initiative is envisioned to have a large and upbeat environmental impact as it supports

MDN: Jun 10 & 17, 2023

R.A. 10172 & R.A. 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172 , a notice is hereby served to the public that EUGENE G. GARCIA has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from FEMALE to MALE in the Certificate of Live Birth of EUGENE GANADEN GARCIA who was born on J UNE 15, 1973 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are ESTRELLITA F. GANADEN and ALFREDO O. GARCIA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JUNE 2023.

(SGD) ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL City Civil Registrar

CCE-25-2023 RA 10172

June 07, 2023

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 CELEDONIA MAJASOL-GRUMO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of sex from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ”, correction of date of birth from “ NOV. 13, 1961 ” to “ OCTOBER 13, 1961 ” and correction of clerical error from “ CELEDONIO ” to “ CELEDONIA ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CELEDONIO MAJASOL at MALALAG, DAVAO DEL SUR and whose parents are EULOGIO MAJASOL and ANASTACIA SOGABO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than JUNE 30, 2023

(SGD) POL P. YURO Municipal Civil Registrar

forestry and agricultural aspirations by utilizing modern technologies such as drones that plant trees in the scenic Mt. Kalatungan, the Philippines' fifthhighest mountain range. (DOST/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City ALAODIN Z. TOCALO CASE NO. R10-EV-TXApplicant. 2023-06-1251

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE

MDN: Jun 3 & 10, 2023

R.A 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 , a notice is hereby served to the public that AISA JEHANA R. HADJI GAFOR has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from ANNASALEMAH to AISA JEHANA in the Certificate of Live Birth of ANNASALEMAH RAHIM GAPHOR who was born on 16 AUGUST 1996 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are JAMALIAH P. RAHIM and JALAL R. HADJI GAFOR.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JUNE 2023.

(SGD) ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL City Civil Registrar

MDN: Jun 10 & 17, 2023

Republic of the Philippines

PROVINCE OF DAVAO OCCIDENTAL

Municipality of Jose Abad Santos

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

Publication Notice RA 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Date: MAY 18,;2023

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 MARIVIC BUGAOK GAPA has filed with this Office, a petition for c orrection of clerical error of child’s date of birth (day only) from 31 to 03 in the Certificate of Live Birth of LADY HEART GAPA CADAY at TABAYON, JOSE ABAD SANTOS, DAVAO DEL SUR under registry no.2008-419 whose parents ELESIO SR. PADAMONG CADAY and MARIVIC BUGAOK GAPA

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than JUNE 28, 2023.

MDN: Jun 10 & 17, 2023

R.A 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

(SGD) HAZEL D. PREGLO Municipal Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 , a notice is hereby served to the public that FATIMA SAHARA R. TAIB has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from FATIMA to FATIMA SAHARA in the Certificate of Live Birth of FATIMA RAMOS TAIB who was born on 18 FEBRUARY 1999 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are DALIMA M. RAMOS and SERAD D. TAIB.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JUNE 2023.

(SGD) ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL City Civil Registrar

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

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

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 8th day of June 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

MDN: June 10, 2023

R.A.10172/R.A.9048(Form No.LCRO)

APPLICANT request for the Issuance of the Certificate of the Public Convenience to operate TAXI SERVICE on the route: within CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY ANY and from the said to ANY POINT REGION 10 and Vice Versa and with the use of ONE (01) unit/s/ This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on J une 28, 2023 at 10:00 A.M at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

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

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

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 7th day of June 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

MDN: June 10, 2023

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Camiguin Municipality of Catarman

In compliance with the publication on requirements 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 LYDIA B.ALIM has filed with this Office, a petition for Correction of entry in Sex from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” and Change of First Name from “ ARCADIA ” to “ LYDIA ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ARCADIA BACUMO , she was born on October 28, 1955 at Panghiawan, Catarman, Camiguin and whose parents are ELIAS BACUMO and BRAULIA REYNALDA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 22, 2023.

MDN: Jun 3 & 10, 2023

Jun 3 & 10, 2023

Ritchie Mae L. Guno, Provincial Director of DOST-Bukidnon, is working with the Philippine Army, Galansiyang Incorporated, Pangantucan LGU, Indigenous Peoples, and other stakeholders to revolutionize the forestry industry and pave the way for a greener Bukidnon. (DOST-10)

winners in this year’s batch come from the Philippines.

The IABC Gold Quill Awards recognizes and awards excellence in strategic communication, with hundreds of entries from around the world vying for the prestigious international awards every year.

In total, the IABC Gold Quill Awards received 395 entries. Nine countries are represented among the winners, which come from a cross-section of public and private sector organizations, both large and small. http:// ow.ly/fRQa50O1kKY

Cruz is a UST alumnus with a degree in fine arts and finished high school in Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan (Xavier Ateneo). He is a visual artist but his strong marketing background led him to establish his own graphic design and publishing company in 1993, Media Wise Communications, Inc., a member of the United Print Media Group.

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DTI-Davao said in its monthly report that the project would help stir economic activities not only in the province but also in neighboring areas, creating employment opportunities for the local workforce and generating domestic and export sales.

On its website, Pure Life Carbon claims to be a “clean-tech manufacturing company with a focus on the environment and food security.” It aims to “create clean technologies that protect and heal the environment while enhancing food production and yields.”

Jenny Grace M. Mendoza, DTI-Davao information officer, said in an interview on Wednesday that bamboo is one of the priority industries in the region, along with coffee, coconut, cacao, wearable and home styles, processed fruits and nuts, rubber, and oil palm.

She said the local industry in Davao del Norte is already thriving with small players producing furnishings and furniture out of bamboo.

Mendoza added that efforts in Davao del Sur are also being undertaken to develop its bamboo industry.

She said that during the Bamboo Summit last April 18 in Digos City, Davao del Sur, industry stakeholders formulated plans and specific interventions that they need “to put the province in the bamboo development map.”

According to a Department of Science and Technology (DOST) briefer, bamboo, which belongs to the family of grasses, is regarded as “one of the most economically significant non-timber forest products globally.”

It is a “high-value crop given its many uses involving food and material for buildings, bridges and furniture, and with its ability to mitigate flood and soil erosion, bamboo has various economic and ecological benefits,” the briefer said.

The agency said the Philippines is 6th among the largest exporters of bamboo in the world.

The estimated total area of bamboo in the Philippines ranges between 39,000 to 53,000 hectares, which can potentially produce an average of 36 million culms annually, according to the DOST.

It added that the “Philippines has been actively producing and processing bamboo products for construction, furniture and handicraft manufacture, food, musical instruments, farm and fishing implements, pulp and paper, and fuel for cooking and heating.” (Antonio Colina IV / MindaNews)

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eration in terms of young talents training and media technology reform for the prosperity of regional spiritual civilization,” he said.

The forum gathered more than 200 government officials, media leaders, experts, international organizations, and scholars from the ASEAN and China to advance media cooperation in various fields and enhance mutual understanding and trust between the two sides.

This was the first time the annual forum was held in person since the pandemic was declared in March 2020.

Organized by the China Media Group (CMG) and the People’s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the forum aimed to contribute media wisdom to deepen ASEANChina relations and promote high-quality cooperation in the “Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),” which happened to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year.

The BRI is a global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the Chinese government in 2013 to invest in other countries and international organizations.

CMG President Shen Haixiong and Liu Ning, secretary of the Party Committee of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and chairman of the regional People’s Congress Standing Committee, also delivered on-stage speeches during the forum.

China and the ASEAN are linked by mountains, rivers and seas, as well as hearts and aspirations, and are always good neighbors, good friends, and good partners, said Shen.

The event also saw the launch of several breakthroughs in media cooperation between the two sides, including the China-ASEAN Media Complex AI Studio, the ASEAN Zone in the “EtherealSound” applica -

tion of the CMG, and the Chinese Cultural Digital Images Itinerant Exhibition in ASEAN.

The ASEAN Media Partners tour on Chinese modernization was also launched at the forum, with BenHur Banigued, vice chair of the Board of Directors of People’s Television, Inc., representing the Philippine delegation on stage.

The weeklong media tour will take more than 30 ASEAN media participants around such Chinese localities as Guilin, Liuzhou, Qinzhou, and Beihai, to learn about ecological management efforts to facilitate the respective economies of these areas.

The ASEAN and China have a long-standing and deep-rooted friendship, as they are connected geographically, historically, and culturally.

In recent years, the ASEAN and China media have maintained regular exchanges, contributing to bilateral relations’ steady and far-reaching development.

The Presidential Communications Office has multiple bilateral media and communication agreements with the Chinese government, covering commitments to pursue personnel exchanges, workshops, seminars, information exchanges, rebroadcasts, joint production, and mutual visits.

The CMG is a state media conglomerate unifying government-owned China Central Television (CCTV), China National Radio, and China Radio International.

China Global Television Network, a multi-language channel launched by CCTV, is also included in the merger. (PNA)

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recognized by other Asian leaders, allowing for the reopening of our fishermen’s access and the expansion of tourism, trade, employment, and international investments in the Philippines.”

In addition, it acknowledged the Chinese help given to Filipino front-liners with the early delivery of millions of vaccine doses to the Philippines during Duterte’s term.

Duterte was represented by former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and PDP-Laban president and Palawan 2nd District Rep. Jose Alvarez.

In a speech, Medialdea said, “It is indeed a great honor coming from this great organization whose main goal is to strengthen the relationship between (the Philippines and China).”

“I am sure former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will always cherish this award with the thought that both countries must continue to move forward in order to achieve what is best for all its people,” he added.

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pine-China Understanding (APCU) chairperson Raul Lambino said the award conferred on the six laureates is a celebration of their “invaluable contributions” that not only elevated bilateral relations between the two states but have also “sown the seeds of friendship that will continue to bear fruit for generations to come.”

“In this increasingly interconnected world, building bridges between nations and fostering mutual understanding is paramount,” Lambino said.

“The relationship between the Philippines and China has always held tremendous significance given our shared history, cultural exchanges, and ever-growing economic cooperation.”

Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian, meanwhile, said the world today is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century that call for solidarity among nations.

“We firmly believe that upholding mutual respect and trust, cherishing good neighborliness and friendship, keeping the direction our mutual understanding and mutual accommodation in settling our differences serve as the fundamental principles in our bilateral relations,” Huang said.

“So long as the consensus between our two top leaders is implemented in real earnest and the above principles followed, we will be able to uplift China-Philippines relations to a new level, bring more benefits to our two peoples and contribute more positive energy to regional peace and stability.” (PNA)

need to implement water conservation measures to avert a looming water crisis not just in Metro Manila, but in all other areas of the country experiencing water scarcity,” the order read.

Under MC 22, the Water Resources Management Office (WRMO) and its network of agencies with water-related functions will take the lead in implementing a nationwide water conservation program, in coordination with other relevant government agencies.

The WRMO, created under Executive Order 22 inked by Marcos on April 27, is the apex government body in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) tasked to harmonize government efforts and oversee the implementation of the Water Resources Management Plan to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water resources in the country.

MC 22 tasks the WRMO to identify strategies for water conservation, monitor the compliance of government agencies and instrumentalities with the water conservation measures, and

provide quarterly progress updates to the Office of the President, through the Office of the Executive Secretary.

The Local Water Utilities Administration, the National Water Resources Board, and the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System are directed to submit to the WRMO a monthly supply-demand projection, highlighting any likelihood of a deficit in water supply in the near future.

Government-run water service providers (WSPs) are directed to implement water conservation measures, including non-revenue water management and water pressure management.

Private WSPs are encouraged to also submit a monthly supply-demand projection and implement water conservation measures.

National governmentrun WSPs are mandated, while local governmentrun WSPs are enjoined to immediately complete their projects to reduce nonrevenue water and upgrade water distribution pipes.

Local government units are encouraged to process the requests of WSPs for waterworks within a reasonable time.

“If any part or provision of this Circular is held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect,” MC 22, which takes effect immediately, said.

“All issuances, orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Circular are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.”

A copy of MC 22 was uploaded on the Official Gazette’s official website on Friday. (PNA)

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land transportation sector.

“It is an honor for us and the men and women of LTFRB to witness the hardships and dedications of this cooperative to modernize their fleet,” said chief transportation and development officer Anabel M. MarzanNullar in a statement. (PNA)

in view of the increasing activity of Mayon.

“All response assets must be ready for deployment. Evacuation for high-risk areas and barangays shall be led by the local DRRMCs. Close monitoring of the

respective area of responsibilities,” Yucot said.

Phivolcs on Thursday raised Mayon Volcano’s status from Alert Level 2 (increasing unrest) to Level 3 (increased tendency towards hazardous eruption) due to the continuous increase in its rockfall events.

The repeated collapse of the growing summit dome of Mt. Mayon has generated an increasing number and volume of rockfall events since June 5 when the alert status was raised to Level 2 from 1, the Phivolcs said in an advisory.

From June 5-8, Phivolcs recorded 267 rockfall events and two volcanic earthquakes. There were 54 rockfall events from June 1-4.

“These events had durations of 1-3 minutes and transported lava debris within a kilometer range of the southern upper slopes. The volume of discrete rockfall events increased on 3 June based on the seismic record, signaling an increase in the rate of dome growth,” the advisory read.

Phivolcs added that three pyroclastic density currents (PDC) that lasted four to five minutes were observed on the Bonga and Basud Gullies at 6:18 a.m., 9:53 a.m. and 11 a.m. Thursday. (PNA)

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he said.

As his family grew with the addition of a child, he realized the hardships they endured as the 23IB intensified its focused military operations in Agusan del Norte and parts of Misamis Oriental.

“I was thinking of the future of my family, especially my child. As we ran away from the pursuing government troops, coupled with exhaustion and hunger, I realized it is time for me and my wife to quit,” Patrick said in the vernacular.

During the distribution activity, the former rebel received PHP65,000 for livelihood assistance and a separate amount for the firearms he surrendered to the government.

Patrick said he would use the money he received to further develop his banana farm in their community.

“I already had a training given by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and the Department of Agriculture on land preparation and banana production,” he added. (PNA)

PAG Bernard Calagui is new District 3870 chair for District Rotary Institute

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – District

Governor elect Gild “Gigi” Go has chosen PAG BERNARD CALAGUI, a member of the Rotary Club of Gingoog Bay, as District Rotary Institute for RY 2023-2024.

“For Rotary year 20232024, District 3870’s CHAIR for DISTRICT ROTARY INSTITUTE is PAG BERNARD CALAGUI, a member of the Rotary Club of Gingoog Bay.

Thank you PAG Bernard for accepting the appointment,” DGE Go said.

District Rotary Institute

Each year, past, present, and incoming district and senior leaders attend Rotary institutes to share information, build connections, and exchange ideas about Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation. The institutes usually meet for

three to five days, and the program includes:

– An update on The Rotary Foundation and its programs

– A report on our polio eradication efforts

– A five-year forecast

presented by a director or other Board representative

– An open forum where participants can make recommendations to the Board

– Local and international speakers sharing information on relevant topics

– A chance to network, reconnect with friends, and find inspiration for continuing your service and leadership in your community

– Entertainment and social outings

An institute may as -

District Governor Elect “Gigi” Go

semble leaders from one zone, part of a zone, or several zones. The RI president designates one or more conveners to organize each institute and serve as his or

her representative there. Past Rotary officers often participate as speakers, panelists, discussion leaders, and institute committee members.

Southwestern University PHINMA holds caravan in Cagayan de Oro

By MARK FRANCISCO

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versity PHINMA, the oldest medical school in the country outside Metro Manila, held a caravan for senior high graduates last May 27 at SM CDO Downtown Premier in Cagayan de Oro City.

During the caravan, instructors from the Optometry, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine programs ignited and inspired the crowd of senior high graduates who are mostly from private schools and public science high schools who are potential students in the medical field.

After the two-hour forum in that Saturday afternoon, there were one-on-one sessions held with the instructors assisted by the placement staff of Southwestern University PHINMA.

Southwestern University

PHINMA was founded in 1946 by two pharmacists in its original name Southwestern Colleges. It achieved university status in 1959. The university was acquired by PHINMA Education in 2015, bearing its official name today Southwestern University PHINMA.

Southwestern University

PHINMA offers the following tertiary programs leading to a bachelor’s degree: Nursing, Medical Technology, Pharmacy, Radiologic Technology, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dental

Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Psychology and Biology. Allied graduate programs include leading to a doctorate in Medicine and a masters in Nursing.

Southwestern University

PHINMA also offers programs leading to a degree in Business Administration, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Accountancy, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Architecture, Communication and Information Management. For post-graduate studies, you may proceed with programs leading to a masters

in Business Administration or Public Administration. With an open admission policy, Southwestern University PHINMA is now accepting enrollees for SY 2023-2024. For more details, please visit their official Facebook page swu.phinma. edu.ph. Become the best that you can be at Southwestern University PHINMA!