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Flash floods hit Camiguin, Lanao Norte CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Continuous rains due to a low-pressure area (LPA) brought flash floods to parts of Camiguin and Lanao del Norte provinces on Tuesday. In its 11 p.m. bulletin, the weather bureau placed the two provinces, along with Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental, under “Yellow Warning” due to the rains caused by the LPA as a result of the “tail end of a frontal

system.” Under the weather bureau’s rainfall advisory, a yellow warning is raised when the expected rainfall amount is between 7.5 mm. and 15 mm. within one hour and likely to continue. Capt. Arnold Gaabucayan, municipal police chief of Mambajao, Camiguin, said water from canals and creeks overflowed, flooding the streets and houses in at least five villages, with

Barangay Poblacion as one of the hardest hit. Gaabucayan said the persistent rain and high tide caused the flooding, forcing 95 residents to seek shelter at the Mambajao evacuation center shortly after noontime. Photos and videos posted on social media showed people walking in knee-deep water while shoppers were stranded outside a mall in downtown Mambajao.

“So far, there were no reports of damage to properties and houses,” he said in a phone interview, adding that residents in affected areas were quick to evacuate as it was daytime. A team from the provincial disaster risk reduction and management office gave out food packs and bedding materials to the evacuees. When the floodwater subsided at about 2 p.m.,

DISASTER RESPONSE. Rescue teams assist residents affected by the flash flood in some villages in Mambajao town, Camiguin province on Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 12, 2021). Parts of Camiguin and Lanao del Norte were affected by flash floods brought by continuous rains due to a low-pressure area. (Photo courtesy of the Mambajao Municipal Police Station)

M’nao seen to recover from economic lag By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV MindaNews

DAVAO CITY -- A prominent business leader here expressed optimism that Mindanao will slowly recover in 2021 from the economic lag it suffered last year due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Maria Lourdes Monteverde, who will again be president of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII), said in a statement that Mindanawons must learn to “adapt and live” despite the threats of COVID-19 although she believes that the year 2021 will remain a challenging year, with or without the vaccines. Monteverde, president

of DCCCII from 2011 to 2012, will again take helm of the business community of the city starting January 23. She said businesses should optimize their digital presence for their operations or marketing amid the pandemic, emphasizing the need to upscale the skills of the workforce to thrive under a new normal. She encouraged the flourishing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to register with the Department of Trade and Industry and Business Bureau. “There is really a need to reboot the economy, and the government is giving measures – to support the See RECOVER, page 11

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Mayor Sara aware of “hard-headed” barangays DAVAO City -- Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio revealed that she is aware of some populated barangays in the city which are not keen in implementing the health protocols with the observation that some people continue to defy the face mask ordinance. She said the Public Safety and Security Command Center has been ordered to look into this observation especially that some barangay chairs are adamant to implement the ordinance for fear of reprisal like the consequence of not voting for them on the coming elections. Duterte-Carpio urged barangay chairs to do their job and not to care on the effect of their work to the elections. She warned that barangay chairs will no longer be See AWARE, page 11

Malling in Davao City circa 2020. MINDANEWS PHOTO

CDO adopts zero contact policy

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- As provided for in Ordinance No. 13992-2020 or the Ease of Doing Business Ordinance of the city, all departments and offices of the city government are now required to adopt a zero-contact policy. Such is observed through limiting the interactions of officials and employees with an applicant or requesting party in the preliminary assessment and evaluation of Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy, Councilors Ian Mark Nacaya, George Goking, Edna Dahino and Yan Lam Lim authored the Ordinance No. 13992-2020 or the Ease of Doing the sufficiency of submitted requirements of an applicaBusiness Ordinance of the city. (SP)

tion or request. This policy will be implemented unless such interaction is necessary for the processing of the request or application. Chapter 3 of the ordinance further mandates the observance of transparency to encourage the honest and efficient delivery of government services and discourage wrong perceptions of graft and corruption. Departments shall require electronic submission of applications, requests

and/or payments for the effective implementation of the zero-contact policy whenever applicable and communicate with applicants through email and other electronic means of communication or the websites of the government agencies concerned whenever practicable. Interactions that are strictly necessary such as payment of applicable and other fees and complex or highly technical See ADOPTS, page 11

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Tubod flash flood hits 5 puroks in 3 barangays By DIVINA M. SUSON

ILIGAN CITY -- Around one hundred individuals were evacuated early dawn on Monday (January 11) after a flash flood rampaged through three barangays of Tubod municipality, Lanao del Norte, following continuous rains that started Sunday evening. Vicmar Paloma, head of the Tubod Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction

and Management Office (MDRRMO) said the local government unit conducted forced evacuation of families living in low lying areas in five puroks (zones) of three barangays after flood waters rose following the heavy rainfall. These barangays are Poblacion (one purok), Pigcarangan (two puroks) and Tangueguiron (two puroks).

Ten families composed of 33 individuals from Barangay Poblacion took shelter at the main evacuation center inside the premises of the municipal hall with other families from barangays Pigcarangan and Tangueguiron, Paloma said. The flash flood started at 1:30 am Monday and also triggered a landslide that felled a big tree and covered one lane of the

road, blocking traffic in the Tangueguiron area. “Mga 45 minutes gyud to nabara ang traffic. Na clear ra dayun sa mga opisyal sa barangay, LGU Tubod, sa PDRRMO (Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Lanao del Norte), PNP (Philippine National Police) ug Philippine Army,” Paloma said. Electricity in Tangue-

guiron and Pigcarangan was cut off around 5:00 am but was restored at noontime, according to Paloma. The flood waters subsided around 6:00 AM Monday and the Municipal Social Welfare and Development (MSWD) distributed emergency food packs to the families at the evacuation center. “Pwede na sila manguli

kung mahuman na og limpyo ilang mga balay, ihatud sila sa LGU. Pasalamat pud ta sa MSWDO kay dali pud sila naka responde sa mga panginahanglanon sa mga namakwit,” Paloma said. (They can go home once they finished cleaning their houses. They will brought home by the LGU. We thank the MSWDO for quickly responding to the needs of those we evacuated.)

Gaane vows to Opol’s lone lawyer-councilor leads in local legislation measures continue advocating By MARK FRANCISCO

OPOL’s only lawyer-legislator, Jay Bago, has been very active in advocating for the passage and eventual implementation of local ordinances in his hometown. Bago disclosed that as a privileged representative of Opol in the national InterAgency Task Force {IATF] against Covid 19, he has

pushed for moderated penalties in the local level. He said that he has proposed and eventually acquired approval of lower penalties for Opolanons, considering the economic difficulties everyone is facing in this pandemic. Bago added that he helped craft ordinances and an executive order for

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the non-discrimination of frontliners, a localized liquor ban and a curfew and providing penalties for violators thereof. He said that there was no opposition to the then proposals although there were some delays as queries and comments had to be answered and heard. “Understandably, at the onset of the pandemic, there was confusion and apprehension but after discussions and consultations, I drafted an executive order that Mayor Maximino Seno eventually signed as a local ordinance,” said Bago.

health legislations CIT Y Councilor Maria Lourdes S. Gaane, chair of the City Council committee on health and health insurance, vowed to continue advocating and supporting the health legislations in the 19th City Council headed by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy. It may be recalled that recently, the Department of Health signed the guidelines covering the designation of the Emerging-Reemerging Infectious Diseases (EREID) medical facility in San Si-

mon as an extension hospital of Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC). “We support the political will of Mayor Oscar Moreno to institutionalize the operationalization of the said health facility, which is close to completion,” Gaane said. The Gavel learned that a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed among the city government, NMMC, and DOH last December 2020. See VOWS, page 9

Columbio, Camiguin boost campaign vs insurgency By RECTHIE T. PACULBA

CAMIGUIN, Jan. 13 (PIA)-To strengthen campaign against insurgency, and further attain peace and order in their areas, Columbia, Sultan Kudarat in Region 12 and Camiguin in Region 10 prioritize projects and bring government services to their identified Convergence Areas for Peace and During the Network Briefing News interview with Communications Sec. Martin Andanar, Columbio Mayor Edwin Bermudez says they have organized 24 farmers’ associations or groups in the area with the help of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). (Network Briefing News) BALINGASAG, MISAMIS ORIENTAL

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Development (CAPDev). During the Network Briefing News interview with Communications Sec. Martin Andanar, Columbio Mayor Edwin Bermudez said they have organized 24 farmers’ associations or groups in the area with the help of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Columbio said they assisted the groups’ banana

plantation and vegetable projects. The local government unit (LGU) has also given goat and poultry as well as they provided assistance in boosting fishponds in the said areas. In December 2020, the LGU along with the various national line agencies visited 12 CAPDev areas and conducted a caravan See BOOST, page 9

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UAE among top global export destinations of Cebu Pacific for Philippine produce and goods

CEBU Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest national carrier, continues to fly Philippine produce and goods via its direct flights to the UAE amidst the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In its steadfast commitment to serve the Filipinos in the UAE including in months with stern movement restrictions, CEB has conducted 12 cargo flights from the second and third half 2020 (Q2 to Q3 of 2020) for Manila to Dubai and vice versa. Prior to the onset of the global health crisis, the airline had operated in first quarter (Q1 of 2020) 75 cargo flights on the same route for export of food commodities from the Philippines. According to the cargo data released by CEB from January to September 2020, the UAE is one of the top global export destinations of the airline for Philippine produce. Of the total 37,405 kilograms of fruit exported to various international destinations, 29 per cent or a total of 10,674 kilograms were delivered to Dubai. It ranked second to Hong Kong, where the airline delivered 55 per cent or a total of 20,641 kilograms of fruit in the same period.

The Philippine mango topped CEB’s list of most exported fruits, amounting to 27,132 kilograms. This was followed by Philippine lime or calamansi, soursop or guyabano, sapota or chico, and turnip or singkamas at 6,178 kilograms. According to Charmaine Yalong, Commercial Attaché of Philippine Trade and Investment Centre (PTIC) of the Department of Trade and Industry, the increasing demand for Filipino food products in the UAE may be attributed to the high disposable incomes of consumers, primarily owing to the large presence of Filipinos in the country, as well as the growing proportion of Filipino brands being mainstreamed in the market. “The continued support to Philippine exporters, through trade referrals and organisation of Philippine participations in trade exhibitions and outbound business missions, contributed to the increasing presence of Philippine products in the UAE. As such, aside from gratifying the cravings of our kababayans for native Philippine products, the cosmopolitan tastes of locals and expatriates in the UAE are now being

catered to as well. A wide range of these products are now available side-byside with other products from Asia, Europe and the United States in the shelves of supermarkets here in the UAE,” Yalong said. “Also, the rising number of outlets of Filipino restaurants proliferating in UAE’s malls and city centres manifests the endeavours of Philippine franchisors and Middle East franchisees to capitalise on the tremendous opportunities for growth and expansion in the UAE,” she added. Ya l ong h i g h l i g hte d that during the first half

of 2020, Philippine food exports to UAE has seen a sustained growth. Aside from fruits, the Philippines saw an uptick trend on the export of its processed food and beverages to the UAE which accounted for a whopping US$20.86 million or AED76.61 million. Also on the list were pineapple and byproducts, US$14.02 million; fresh bananas, US$12.9 million; tuna, US$3.3 million; and fresh/processed fish, US$0.59 million. Alex B. Reyes, Vice President for Commercial of Cebu Pacific, said the airline’s UAE-bound export from the Philippines is not

only limited to agriculture. Within the first three quarters of 2020, CEB has also exported to Dubai about 1,322 kilograms of food items and 372 kilograms of marine frozen products. “Cebu Pacific’s continued flight operations to the UAE clearly reflects its unyielding commitment to serve Filipinos outside the Philippines, allowing them to catch or taste a glimpse of home despite being hundreds of miles away. We will remain keen to operate cargo flights not just to the UAE, but also to other parts of the world, as part of our resolve to promote the

wonderful offerings of the country through CEB’s Juan Love campaign. Hopefully, other consumers will get to enjoy our local products, and in turn, get inspired to visit the Philippines and fall in love with what it has to offer,” said Reyes. Yalong said that a global event will provide the country the opportunity to showcase the very best of our culture and heritage to an audience of millions, and in turn, help them find collaborative, action-driven solutions that will not only harness intercontinental cooperation, but will also See TOP, page 11

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Cooperative Philosophy: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

IT has been said that “a strong army can conquer a kingdom but that the strongest army in the world cannot stop an idea whose time has come!” That idea, that Philsophy, is cooperativism. Why? Such truism will be well understood if seen if this context. In a world so enamored in self-promotion, surface appearances and busy with trivialities and where there is so much veneration to the profit motive that has already captured the mindset of all governments, all institutions, all universities and even of religious groups and where there is so much denigration of spirituality, the countervailing force against so much materialism and consumerism is a philosophy called cooperativism. Indeed, the cooperatives may not have the financial power nor influential people but their biggest asset lies in the treasure of their basic thought to effect social transformation. This is the truism why the framers of the 1987 Constitution categorically provided for an amazing provision as stated in Art. 12, Sec. 15 that states, “to promote the viability and

growth of cooperatives as instruments of social justice, equity and economic development.” Well, it was then the time of people power and the constitutional framers wanted to institutionalized people power by harnessing the collective power of the people through cooperativism. It was then the time of cronyism where only 50 families were in control of the economy. It was then their conclusion that harnessing people should not only be against the dictatorial rule but to transform a highly skewed societal order controlled by a few elites and oligarchs in a country that is oozing with ecological wealth but where many were living then in so much poverty. It was only by collectively harnessing people power where power is put where it rightfully belongs: to the Filipino people in consonance with the Constitutional provision that “sovereignty lies with the people and all powers emanate from them.” It is only through people power that social wrongs can be rectified especially in the existence of so-called electric cooperatives which are only cooperatives in name as

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decided by a 2003 Supreme Court landmark decision. Where is social justice in the life of the so-called electric cooperatives where the 13 million members are called MCOs (member-consumer-owners) because they already contributed more than one trillion pesos in the last 50 years in paying two items in their monthly billings, i.e., amortization of loans and reinvestment yet such until now have never been recognized. Hoy, gumising na kayo! Look at our country, an agriculture country yet we cannot even produce for our basic staples like rice and milk while the Philippines is the one supplying agricultural high value products to satisfy the consumerist lifestyle of the obese people in advanced countries. That is a great paradox in a country where 85% of the children fall under the category of being malnourished based on the data of the Food & Nutrition Institute. It is in this context that three questions should now See IDEA, page 11

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Our charity should be faith-driven

THAT’S how our charity should be. It should not just be a consequence of purely human empathy, sympathy and compassion, although these help a lot in living charity. It should not just be a matter of human altruism and philanthropy. These are already good signs of charity, but they are not enough. Such kind of charity cannot go the distance, cannot cope with all the tests and challenges of real charity. It cannot be universal and abiding. It would highly be selective and even discriminatory in its bestowal. It can only work during fair weather or when conditions are found to be conducive. When unfavorable conditions come, it would flee and disappear, and can even turn into anger and hatred. A faith-driven charity is the charity that is based on God’s love for us. It’s a universal and abiding kind of love, and can go all the way to loving the enemies, to be willing to sacrifice for the others, including offering one’s life for the others, as exemplified by Christ himself and imitated by the martyrs. It is a charity that is never discriminatory, although it

can be very discriminating in showing it, giving out one’s best in any given situation. It’s a total self-giving, freely given without counting the cost nor expecting any reward and completely rid of ulterior motives. It’s never a calculating kind of self-giving. With this charity, though only a humanly insignificant gesture is done, still it is done with one’s whole heart. We have to examine ourselves to see if we are approaching this fully human and Christian ideal of charity. We cannot deny that this kind of charity can only be a result of a vital identification with Christ. It can only be a result of our faith in God, in our full correspondence to God’s grace. As such, it is going to be a lifelong pursuit and struggle for us to live it. When our charity is inspired and driven by our Christian faith, we would not mind if in living it we do not understand many things, if we would find ourselves inconvenienced and having to go through a lot of sacrifices and selfdenials. We would just do it because Christ said so, commanding us to love one another as he himself has loved us.

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If we do not have faith, there is no way we can live such kind of charity that is commanded of us by Christ. We would consider it as stupidity. We cannot understand the real meaning of generosity, magnanimity, mercy and compassion. We cannot understand the paradoxical teachings of Christ—that we need to die to live, to lose to win, to give to receive, etc. How can we, for example, understand why we have to love our enemies, why we have to offer the other cheek when we are slapped on one cheek, why we have to walk two miles if we are challenged to walk one mile? In human terms, these would just be crazy ideas. Let’s try our best that our charity is always animated by our Christian faith. Let’s follow the example of all the saints, foremost of whom would be Our Lady who, even if she did not fully understand how can Son of God can be conceived in her womb by the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit, just said, “Be it done to me!”

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DSWD disburses P983-M aid for Caraga seniors in 2020 By ALEXANDER LOPEZ

BUTUAN CITY–The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) social pension program provided a total of PHP983.2 million aid to at least 168,163 indigent senior citizens in Caraga Region last year. In a s t at e m e nt on Tuesday, DSWD-Caraga (DSWD-13) said a total of 168,163 qualified indigent

senior citizen beneficiaries in the region directly benefited from the program last year. “The Social Pension Program is a government assist ance of PH P500 monthly stipend distributed per semester, amounting to PHP3,000 for the first semester (January-June) and another PHP3,000 for the second semester (JulySee DISBURSES, page 9

Purpose of teaching By ETHEL C. BANGUIS Secondary School Teacher III Ozamiz City National High School

THE focus is learning. When we teach we are trying to facilitate and promote learning in those we teach. Consider these situations: First, a person (young, old, or in-between) finds the necessary resources and time to learn something on their own (how to ski, calculus, meditation, or the pathophysiology of diabetes.) That person learned entirely without direct teaching support. This we would applaud and hold up as a model of what we might call selfdirected learning. Second, consider a not uncommon situation where someone is teaching (and maybe a lot of teaching activity) but that no one is learning anything! “I thought you said you taught your dog to add.” “Yes. I said I taught him but I did not say he learned!”

With humans this would be a bizarre and troubling situation. Something went wrong! We know tacitly that teaching without learning is not quite right. Teaching then helps or facilitates this learning process for others which could and sometimes does take place without direct and intentional teaching. Teaching should make learning better and faster but teachers can’t learn for others (though as we all know teachers learn much from teaching). Frightening (or freeing, depending on your perspective and dispositions) is the fact that teaching is the secondary activity in the classroom; the most important thing going on is the learning, what happens to and within our learners.

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Nadya’s Balay Nenotchka hosting PGO Extension Office since 2019 By MARK FRANCISCO

FOR almost two years now, the Misamis Oriental provincial government extension office in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental has served more than 20,000 constituents since it opened in September 2019. That’s thanks mainly to the owner of the place, lawyer and former Cagayan de Oro City Councilor Nadya Emano. Balay Nenotcka is a wide expanse of space and structures that house the various services of the provincial government extension office in Zone 11, Poblacion, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. After serving her term as Lawyer Nadya Emano in her daily routine at the PGO Extension Office in Tagoloan, councilor, Emano decided Misamis Oriental. PIO PHOTO

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SP urges Mayor Moreno to convene task force for Oro’s COVID-19 vaccination program THE 19th City Council during the regular session Monday presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy adopted a resolution urging City Mayor Oscar Moreno to convene, organize, and activate the task force for the COVID-19 vaccination program. This is in response to the special report of Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas,

who stressed that the city government should have organized a task force for the procurement of the vaccine. “Everybody must have a vaccine and if not at least the majority should have a vaccine,” he said. Cabanlas said the city should also have already activated its online portal for vaccine registration for

those who are interested. “So that when the time comes that the vaccines are available to us there will be smooth sailing in the implementation and administration of this vaccine”, he stressed. PRIORITY Councilor Cabanlas said there are three sectors that should be prioritized as part of the guidelines that will

be given to the task force. He said the first priority would be the frontliners, second, senior citizens, and third the workforce. “Work force importante kini kaayo kay kung mao’y magluya madaot atong ekonomiya,” he opined. He said there should be an initial negotiation between the city government See URGES, page 9

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DTI, Agusan Norte gov’t unit hold business pitching tilt for young entrepreneurs BUTUAN CITY, AGUSAN DEL NORTE – A group of aspiring youth entrepreneurs who pitched a business concept on the innovation of coconut husks is this year’s winner of TuoNegosyo Business Plan Making Contest organized by the provincial local government here and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP). Manoligao Pag-asa Youth Club of the Municipality of Carmen bested six other competitors during the final round of the competition, January 5, after presenting their concept of turning coconut husks or bunot into products such as foot mats that can be used in restaurants, resorts and floating beach cottages that are presently famous tourist attractions in the municipality. “The capital awarded

to us will be used to help more out of school youth be employed through our business,” said Andrew Escalona, youth leader and adviser of Manoligao Youth Club. Escalano added that with the help of the PLGU Agusan Del Norte, the DTI, and other stakeholders, they will continue to learn more in coming up with other products made of coconut to expand their business. In his message, Regional Director Edwin O. Banquerigo shared that the young entrepreneurs should remember four concepts for a sustainable business endeavor – competence, confidence, critical thinking, and creative innovation. “ The department, through YEP, opens an opportunity for young individuals not only to engage in business but more importantly sustain ideas and enhance competence for them to take part in

Competence, confidence, critical thinking, and creative innovation – these are the 4Cs that the young entrepreneurs should keep in mind for a sustainable business, says DTI Caraga Regional Director Edwin O. Banquerigo. P hoto by Agusan UP

Home to numerous floating beach cottages, the municipality of Carmen, Agusan del Norte will soon produce foot mats and other innovative products made out of coconut husks through the concepts presented by the Manoligao Pag-asa Youth Club. PHOTO BY AGUSAN UP

our envisioned economic development,” Banquerigo added. Meanwhile, Provincial Director Brenda B. Corvera

said that the activity initiated with the Agusan UP pushes for nine priority industries or commodities and is a way of telling the

youth to help the DTI and the province find innovation and areas of improvement on current products. “Our aim is not only to

increase awareness and to push our youth to pick a choice and go with entrepreneurship, but also for them to be aware of the economic development agenda of the province,” Corvera added. Governor Dale B. Corvera also said that the contest is just the beginning of See HOLD, page 8

CLI posts P14.2-B reservation sales; eyes 15 residential projects

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CEBU Landmasters, Inc. (CLI), a leading developer in Visayas and Mindanao, disclosed record reservation sales of PHP14.25 billion in 2020, a 12.4-percent growth from the previous year’s PHP12.67 billion, amid the coronavirus. The figure represents 5,300 units sold across key cities in the region. “Despite the many challenges posed by the pandemic in 2020, our sales figures indicate strong revenue streams ahead and an upward growth trajectory. We found many opportunities amidst the crisis that contributed to our performance,” CLI executive vice-president and chief operating officer Franco Soberano said in a statement Tuesday. Soberano foresees even greater opportunities in 2021 as the global and local economies recover and consumer confidence is further bolstered by a low-interest rate environment favoring Filipino home buyers. “Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) realigned spending priorities and stressed the importance of homeownership as a means of securing the future,” he said. In 2021, Cebu Landmasters intends to push its growth momentum with

a supply pipeline of 8,000 units in 15 residential projects valued at PHP17 billion. These units will be located in Cebu, Ormoc, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, and Davao. CLI will use properties in its current landbank for 15 new projects this year. Plans have already been drawn up for those developments. “We will launch the projects as soon as external factors allow and hope to further contribute to the shared goal of economic recovery,” Soberano said. Contrary to industry trends, CLI showed positive performance amidst nationwide lockdown with 69 percent of the company’s 2020 sales attributed to its economic brand Casa Mira; 19 percent to its mid-market Garden Series; and 10 percent to high-end Premier Masters. In 2020, CLI launched

nine new projects worth PHP11.4 billion accounting for 4,300 units in fresh inventory. As the pandemic took its toll, demand for CLI homes heightened which led to wipe out existing inventory. This prompted the firm to intently pursue by midyear the rollout of new projects in Bohol, Iloilo, Dumaguete and Davao. By year-end, 70.6 percent of the company’s new inventory had been sold. In terms of geographic reach, CLI strengthened its presence outside of its home base, Cebu. As of the end of December, 54 percent of sales came from other VisMin capitals, namely: Iloilo, 17 percent; Davao, 13 percent; Cagayan de Oro and Bacolod, 10 percent, respectively; Dumaguete and Bohol, 6 percent. Cebu took 46 percent. (PR)

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PARAÑAQUE CITY, Jan. 11 (PIA) -- Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar is encouraging all Filipinos to celebrate the “once in a lifetime” 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Andanar made the statement as the government steps up its preparations for the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the victory of Lapu-Lapu in the Battle of Mactan and the Philippines’ role in the first circumnavigation of the world in 1521. In his Cabinet Report sa Teleradyo on Friday, Jan. 9, Andanar said celebrating the country’s national quincentennial despite the pandemic is important as it reminds the world about the bravery of Filipinos and the Philippines’ role in world history. “Even if we are facing the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that we, the Filipino people, participate in the National Quincentennial Commemorations. We just do not remind ourselves what happened hundreds of years ago, rather we are looking back to the foundation of how the Philippines was established and how it shaped our culture and traditions. This reminds us of our roots, and let’s tell the world our story and the Filipino identity,” he said. Andanar said part of the government’s preparations for the event is the creation of the National Quincentennial Committee (NQC), the designated clearing house for all matters relating to the quincentenary. “There are many depictions on what happened during 1521. Many perspectives can be considered. This prompted the national

government to create the National Quincentennial Committee to provide clarification, right direction, and a national vision to our commemoration of Filipino history,” he added. The NQC will kick off its 100-day countdown for the anniversary of the Battle of Mactan on Jan. 17. Other activities include virtual contests and seminars open to the public. The full list can be found at the NQC website. For his part, Vice Chairman of the National Quincentennial Committee and concurrent National Historical Commission of the Philippines Chairperson Rene Escalante stressed that Lapu-Lapu’s victory in Mactan in 1521 will be celebrated throughout the year, and will be participated in by the international communities and some local government units, particularly in the Visayas region. “Ito po ay naka-align sa policy ng Duterte administration kung saan gusto niyang magkaroon tayo ng independent foreign policy na hangga’t maari ang mga problema na kinakaharap natin ay solusyunan ng mga Pilipino at hindi ng mga dayuhan,” Escalante said. Aside from virtual activities, which can be accessed across the country, the NQC now has at least 411 entries for their Quincentennial Art Competition. Twelve deserving paintings will be picked and displayed at the Lapu-Lapu Memorial Shrine and Museum. Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Assistant Secretary Jonji Gonzales, for his part, expressed hope that LapuLapu will finally be given proper recognition as the first Filipino hero, 500 years since the Victory at Mactan. See CELEBRATE, page 8

Open High School Program By ALEXIS V. LAROSA Teacher II Alubijid National Comprehensive High School

THE open high school program is a very commendable program of the Department of Education. I personally see working students, single moms, etc. who were able to graduate from high school just by going to classes every weekend. The open high school program was actually conceived by DepEd because we all know that it is an inalienable right of every kid to receive education which will enable him/her to become a productive citizen once the child grows up. The Constitution, recognizing this right, explicitly mandates that each individual regardless of age must enjoy access to quality and relevant basic education. Thus, we see enrollees even as old as

40 who are enrolled in the open high school program because they have dreams to one day graduate from high school and be literate. To this end, the Bureau of Secondary Education of the Philippine government has designed the open high school program as an alternate mode of secondary education. As I’ve written earlier, the program offers an opportunity to those who desire to complete the high school curriculum outside of the formal school structure. It caters to learners who are unable to attend the regular class program due to physical impairment, work, financial difficulties, distance of home to school and other justifiable and legitimate reasons.

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Impact of Traslacion on Covid-19 cases to be seen in 3 weeks By MA. TERESA MONTEMAYOR

MANILA – More time is needed to conclude if the Traslacion 2021 caused the recent surge of Covid-19 cases, a health official said Tuesday. In a virtual Palace presser, Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said they have seen a rise in the number of cases in the past four days compared to the seven-day moving average

during the holidays. “This has to be interpreted cautiously kasi nga alam natin during the holiday period, medyo bumaba po ang laboratory output ‘no by as much as 30 percent. So, ngayon lang po nagnunormalize ang ating functions ng mga laboratories natin (because during the holiday period, the laboratory output decreased by as much as 30 percent. So, our laboratories’ functions are

normalizing just now) and this might have some effect ‘on the number of reported cases,” Vergeire said. Another one week, she added, is needed to get a more accurate conclusion on the trend of the cases. As for the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9, at least three weeks is needed to see if the celebration has any impact on the number of Covid-19 cases. “As we always say, we

MOGHCS GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM verdict on teacher’s welfare and sanity especially those experiencing difficulties in this time of pandemic. Stressing that in MOGCHS, it has always been inculcated to primarily give value to each teacher; without discrimination, giving warm acceptance for everyone. The talk of Ms. Jayme Q. Leonen, PsychoSocial Division head and RPsy Consultant highlights the necessary things that teachers must know to help protect themselves and others. To combat fear and anxiety about the COVID-19, knowledge of “must do” actions for protection and prevention, help community reduce the spread of the virus and importantly keeping the body physically, mentally active, and healthy to fight better with viruses. As teachers learn to know themselves better, surely will manifest excellence in their teaching-learning practices as stressful situations are bound to arise but it’s upon us to continue thriving despite the added tension of today’s new normal.

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The mid-year Gender and Development training of the Department of Education engrossed in the status of the world. With the theme “Covid-19 and Mental Health: Coping Up With Stress and Finding Ways of Rising Above Amidst Pandemic.” The program intensifies the need to assist the mental, psychological, and social wellness of teachers. Whilst, providing necessary awareness to pave the way for teachers to discover and practice ways in coping up with stress during the time of COVID-19 outbreak, valuing the importance of taking care of oneself and giving concern to others. MOGCHS principal, Dr. Pedro R. Estaño Jr., spearheaded the opening of the Gender and Development program with Nelda Orpilla, English department head. Dr. Estaño reiterated that GAD has been mandated to give opportunity for teachers to indulge themselves for relaxation, learning, and collaboration with colleagues. Hence, the program puts

count 14 days ‘no because this is the incubation period of the virus,” Vergeire said. On Tuesday, the DOH logged 1,524 new confirmed cases which brought the overall tally to 491,258. Davao City topped the list of places that logged the highest number of new cases with 137 infections. It was followed by Quezon City with 109; Rizal with 92; Davao del Norte with

TECHNICAL DESCRITION MANOBO PULANGIHON ICC’s/IP’s ADS- 1001 -0042 – GNI An Ancestral Domain of the Manobo Pulangihon ICC’s/IP’s situated at Barangay San Jose and portion of Barangay Butong Quezon, Bukidnon. Bounded on the SE along lines 1-2-3, by the Montalvan Ranch and Karikayanan Creek, bounded on the SW along lines 4-5-6, by Purok 17, OADI fark in barangay Butong Quezon, & OADI farm in Maramag Bukidnon, bounded on the NW 7-8-9, by OADI Farm in the Municipality of Maramag Bukidnon and bounded on the NE along lines 10-11-12 by Barangay Butong Municipality of Quezon, Bukidnon. Beginning at point Marked “1” on plan being S 69 deg. 44 min. W , 1405.96 m from BKN-3732 DENR LMS – located at Barangay Butong , Quezon, Bukidnon. S 21 – 50 W 1062.29 m. to point 2 S 07 – 16 W 774.16 m to point 3 N 66 – 42 W 1901.89 m to point 4 S 89 – 13 W 1792.37 m to point 5 N 28 – 37 W 895.74 m to point 6 N 11 – 48 E 2067.96 m to point 7 N 62 – 25 E 656.97 m to point 8 S 74 – 57 E 1218.00 m to point 9 S 67 – 36 E 1305.71 m to point 10 S 57 – 16 E 772.28 m to point 11 S 30 – 19 W 370.11 m to point 12 S 48 – 36 E 812.83 m to point 1 Containing an area of One thousand one hundred eleven and 4040/1000 (1111.4040) hectares more or less. All corners referred to are indicated on the plan and marked on the ground by “ADBM-NCIP” rectangular parallelepiped (25X25X100) concrete monuments. Bearing is PRS’92 Grid. The said survey was executed by NCIP Engineer Rochelle Angelica B. Melig on June 3-14, 2019. Prepared by: Engr. Rochelle Angelica B. Melig Chief, Survey Party

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Noted by: MA. SHIRLENE D. SARIO Provincial Officer-Bukidnon

8 DAR provides livelihood support and farm inputs to 2k Surigao Sur farmers

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hance Community Quarantine (ECQ) period that they were able to continue their marketing activities and delivery of rice products to institutional buyers. Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer Leoncio C. Bautista said the DAR also extended livelihood assistance to 15 women ARBs of the province. The livelihood packages given were starter kits on hog-raising, root crop, and vegetable production. The starter kits for hog-raising of San Miguel Chairperson include piglets and sacks of Eddie Minguito thanked animal feeds, while the crop DAR for the assistance and and vegetable production facilitation during the EnSee PROVIDES, page 11

THE Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has distributed farm inputs to 2,103 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Surigao del Sur as part of its productivity assistance to farmers amid the Covid-19 pandemic. “We are extending these support services to help lessen the difficulty of the ARBs in this time of crisis,” said DAR Regional Director Leomides R. Villareal. Of the 2,103 ARBs, 1,487 received a bag of relief goods containing canned goods, rice, noodles, instant coffee, bath soap, and rubbing alcohol. A total of 816 ARBs received crop production kits consisting of two packs of assorted vegetable seeds, one-liter fertilizer, oneliter pesticide, a flat spade, a shovel and two rolls of

nylon. “This will help farmers generate income and at the same time meet the nutritional requirements of their household during this time of the pandemic,” Villareal said. ARB Namoc Jesfano member of Bayan Free

Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative said, “Ako mapasalamaton sa buhatan sa DAR nga isa ako sa napili nga modawat niining farm productivity. Daku kini nga tabang labi na sa panahon karon sa pandemya diin lisod ang pagpangita ug panginabuhian”. (I am thankful

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

ABDUL M.K TAXI SERVICE CORP. CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-TX Rep. by : ABDALI LUCMAN HADJI ABDULRAHIM 2020-12-3721

CAGAYAN DE ORO AIRPORT CASE NO. R10-EV-UV TRANSPORT COOP. (CAGATRANSCO) 2021-01-243 REP. BY: EDWIN E. DEL PUERTO (2014-10-2652)

TYPE-R TRANSPORT SERVICE CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH REP.BY: EUGENE U. RESMA 2020-12-3805

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate UV EXPRESS SERVICE on the line: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO LAGUINDINGAN AIRPORT and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 25, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 12th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION X ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 9, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) 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 circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) 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 12th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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

MDN: Jan 14, 2021

(2019-10-3505/2018-08-2873)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Case/s to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of TWENTY FOUR (24) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 25, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 11th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Jan 14, 2021

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

ADMOS TAXI TRANSPORT SERVICES CASE NO. R10-EV-TX Rep. by : MUSA B. HADJI ABDULFATAH 2020-12-3763

USMONDO SIA

(2019-10-246)

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2021-01-244 (2008-10-104)

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to DAR for choosing me as one of the recipients of this farm productivity assistance. It is really a big help on our part especially so that livelihood opportunity is quite difficult to find in from page 6 this time of crisis.) San Roque Farmers Pro- of all the activities that the ducers Cooperative (SRFPC) Agusan del Norte “so that the planted seeds of interest Republic of the Philippines towards entrepreneurship Department of Transportation among the youth will grow LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD and prosper.” Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, TuoNegosyo, a word play Cagayan de Oro City of the words tuon (learn) MARLINDO GUALVEZ CASE NO. R10-EV-TX and negosyo (business), is a 2020-10-3307 (2015-10-223) competition that started last NOTICE OF HEARING September with 10 shortlisted participating teams APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate that have undergone series of Public Convenience to operate AIRCON of mentoring and business TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and pitching prior to the finals vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. dubbed as the Shark Tank This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 26, 2021 at 10:00 Pitching. A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their Manoligao Pag-Asa Youth evidence. Club took home P50,000 cash The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the prize. While the runners-up, date of hearing once in a newspaper of local Shecore Lush from Cabadbacirculation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting ran City and BunotPh from of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, Kitcharaoreceived P30,000 unless this Board deems it necessary to require and P20,000 respectively. additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/

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their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 11th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

growth tayo, nakita natin ngayon dito sa ating mga bagong tinatalang mga kaso, ang NCR ay medyo hindi sila nagbibigay ‘no nang pagtaas noong mga kaso, nasa ibang regions natin nakikita sa ngayon (Before we have positive growth, now we found in our newly-reported cases, NCR doesn’t log a rise in cases, we can see the rise of cases in other regions),” she said. (PNA)

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53; and Cebu City with 51. Vergeire noted that while there is a growth in the number of cases in the National Capital Region (NCR), “it is stabilizing”. “Dati kasi may positive

“As Visayans, we also expect to have Lapu-Lapu to be completely known by the country as our first hero to resist imperial foreign colonization. Kami sa Visayas, we have always wanted na makilala na talaga si LapuLapu, and this is the time na mangyari na ito,” Gonzales said. “Filipinos have survived many great challenges in history, and we will certainly conquer the present and the future trials and adversity with the spirit of humanity and victory. Nothing is impossible with the Filipinos,” he added. (PIA NCR)

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

TRANSPECIAL, INC. CASE NO. R10-EV-TH Rep. by : ERWIN BOLLOZOS 2020-09-3025

TRANSPECIAL, INC. CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH Rep. by : ERWIN BOLLOZOS 2020-09-2958

TRANSPECIAL, INC. CASE NO. R10-EV-TH Rep. by : ERWIN BOLLOZOS 2020-09-3031

VINCO TRANSPORT SERVICES CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-TX Rep. by : GLORIA V. CORRALES 2021-01-0046

(2010-10-3025)

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APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of THIRTEEN (13) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 25, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 11th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: COGON MARKET TO KAUSWAGAN and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 25, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 12th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Extension of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE PHILIPPINES ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of SIXTEEN (16) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 2, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) 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 circulation in the Philippines. Party(s) 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 12th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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

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(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Jan 14, 2021

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE PHILIPPINES ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ELEVEN (11) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 2, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) 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 circulation in the Philippines. Party(s) 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 12th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

MDN: Jan 14, 2021

(2014-10-1487)

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from page 2 In an interview with The Gavel, Councilor Gaane said the health facility is said to be similar to both San Lazaro Hospital and the Research Institute of Tropical Medicines. “This health facility is timely now as the city battles the pandemic,” she stressed. Councilor Gaane said the 19th City Council under the leadership of Vice Mayor Uy has been very supportive to the administration in its program to improve the health care delivery system of the city. “We try to live up to our battle cry”, said Gaane. (SP/ JBDacer)

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from page 2 to provide immediate assistance to the residents who needed government services or aid. “S a p am am a g it an ng whole-of-nation approach, natulungan natin ang mga kababayan at naibsan ang kanilang paghihirap (With the whole-of-nation approach, we were able to help our constituents and aided in alleviating their difficulties),” Bermudez said. Maintaining peace, order in Camiguin In Camiguin, aside from conducting caravans to bring government services and programs closer to the people through the various national line agencies, the 58th Infantry Division is continuously conducting security operations in the province’s points of entry and exit. Furthermore, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)Camiguin reported 100 percent compliance of all LGUs in the province down to the barangay level on the organization of local task forces on Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC). The Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) was already launched in the five identified pilot barangays of the province and these include Barangays Manduao, Butay, Owakan, Benhaan and Cuna. In the said RCSP launching, a total of P300,000 livelihood assistance was provided by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has also conducted the Serbisyo Negosyo sa Barangay and provided livelihood starter kits to qualified beneficiaries. The Whole of Nation Initiative (WNI) is a coordinating body that strategically addresses underdevelopment in areas affected by conflict. WNI convenes representatives from line agencies and taps private sector participation towards specific goals. (RTP/ PIA10)

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from page 5 December), which will be distributed in the municipality/ city in a specific date scheduled by DSWD in coordination with the local government unit (LGU),” DSWD-13 said. The agency added that senior citizens qualified for the program are those 60 years of age and above who are already frail, sickly, or with disability. Seniors without regular pension from the government through the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Veterans Affairs (PVAO), Armed Forces and Police Mutual Benefit Association Inc., and those with no permanent source of income and no regular support from the family or relatives are also qualified to benefit from the program. A total of 170,000 indigent senior citizen beneficiaries were targeted for the program in Caraga last year, DSWD-13 said, adding that at least 3,957 individuals were disqualified after a review. “The disqualified individuals were found to be deceased, some have transferred residences, there were cases where a beneficiary cannot be located. Some were also receiving regular pensions and family support,” the agency said. Of the 168,163 recipients last year, 37,879 senior citizens are from Agusan del Norte, and 42,897 are Agusan del Sur residents. In Surigao del Sur, 42,215 benefited from the program last year, 33,348 in Surigao Del Norte, and 11,824 in the Province of Dinagat Islands. (PNA)

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from page 5 to return to her hometown in Tagoloan and assisted her brother Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano by hosting the extension office at Balay Nenotchka, named after their late sister. “Kining ako pure volunteerism ra g’yud ni. We do not just cater to Tagoloanons but to all constituents of Misamis EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late ARCADIO JUTBA, who died without a will on April 14, 1992 in Aromahon, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, leaving a parcel of land with Original Certificate of Title No. P-5679 sitauted at Mantibugao, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, containing an area of Seventy Nine Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy (79,770) square meters and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS, filed by the heirs of ARCADIO JUTBA, per DOC #172; PAGE #35; BOOK #13; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. AL PONCIANO R. DATU. MDN: Jan. 7, 14 & 21, 2021

R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Misamis Occidental City of Oroquieta NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that GLICER L. NATIVIDAD has file with this office a Petition for change of first name from “GLICERIIO” to “GLICER” in the birth certificate of GLICERIIO L. NATIVIDAD who was born on May 13, 1966 at Oroquieta City and whose parents are PAULINA ABAD and ISABELO L. NATIVIDAD. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file a written opposition with this office not later than 14 December 2020. MDN: Jan 7 & 14, 2021

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By FLORENCE C. CASCO Administrative Officer I Ozamiz City School of Arts and Trades

By JUPEY Q. RUPINTA Elem. School Teacher 2 Ozamiz City Central School

WITH the Covid-19 pandemic presenting businesses everywhere with a slew of unprecedented challenges and unceremoniously launching the world into the new normal, human resources (HR) has had to step up like never before. After all, in an era where working from home has become the norm virtually overnight and face-to-face meetings are replaced with Zoom and Google meets, it’s part of HR’s duty to ensure that employees stay connected and continue working as normally as possible. It’s natural for employees to feel panic, worry and even fear during a pandemic. The job here, however, is to ensure that these feelings do not consume employees and negatively affect overall Oriental,” Atty. Nadya Emano said. Among the services that the extension office is offering are legal consultations, minor surgeries, circumcision, social services, 3-in-1 services (embalment, wake and funeral) and financial assistance. “Congratulations sa atong extension office sa may lungsod sa Tagoloan. Keep up the good work. Bisan paman ug unsay buhaton sa pagpangguba ug pangdaot kaninyo, ayaw mo pagpakahuyang, magmalig-on kamo kay tan-awa 21,000 na ka serbisyo ang inyong natunol,” Gov. Emano said. For her part, Atty. Nadya Emano urged the constituency in Misamis Oriental to continue patronizing the services in the extension office, saying they have an option if they cannot go to the provincial capitol in Cagayan de Oro City. DECLARATION OF HEIRSHIP, EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS;

company performance. Of course, the transition has been easy for no one. HR was already a field fraught with challenges even before the pandemic: in 2019 alone, over half of HR leaders reported struggling with ensuring employees had the necessary skills to compete in an increasingly digitized workplace. In 2020, this task takes on an increased sense of urgency that would’ve been unimaginable just a year ago. The good news is that there are a ton of things HR leaders can do to ease the transition into the new normal. From emphasizing new values in the company culture to leveraging the digital tools at their disposal, there are many ways HR can actually emerge out of the pandemic better than ever.

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from page 5 and the probable supplier of the vaccine as what is being done in other cities. “We are little bit late … we should have all this tools in our hands as of today,” said Cabanlas. For her part, Councilor Maria Lourdes S. Gaane, chair of the committee on health, informed the body that there is already a composition of the task force and it will be organized this week. She said the city is still waiting for the guidelines from the Department of Health (DOH). “We’re still waiting for the guidelines from the DOH that we have to follow kung kinsa to’ng priority ug ang age,” she manifested. EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION AND SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS PLUS DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION OF LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

We, LEONISA ILAGO DAGUPLO, of legal age, married and a resident of Purok-5 Camp-1 Maramag, Bukidnon; NECIPURA ILAGO CAYASAN, of legal age, married and a resident of Purok-5 Camp-1 Maramag, Bukidnon; And MERLYN ILAGO LABAY, of legal age, and a resident of Purok-5 Camp-1 Maramag, Bukidnon; After having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, on our own volition, herby state as follow: 1. That we are sole heirs of the deceased RUDOLFO RANCES ILAGO, single and who died on February 18, 2001 at Purok-5 Camp-1 Maramag, Bukidnon; 2. That the said deceased died intestate, without ant Last Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts or accounts; 3. That the said deceased left a certain parcel or property covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. AT-18834, more particularly bounded and described as follows: “Lot 461-A-Psd-10-043751 (AR) A parcel of land (Lot 461-APsd-10-043751 (AR), being a portion of Lot 461, PLs-98., Maramag Public Land Subdivision) situated in the Barangay Camp-1, Municipality of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SEVENTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY THREE (17,493), square meters more or less.” Is the subject of DECLARATION OF HEIRSHIP, EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED ABSOLUTE SALE. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EDUARDO M. ANEROEZ JR., Notary Public per Doc No: 154; Page No. 32; Book No. I; Series of 2018.

This EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT made and entered into by and among: ROGER C. TUMAMPOC, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of San Jose, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; AGUSTIN C. TUMAMPOC, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Alubijid, Misamis Oriental; ALFREDO C. TUMAMPOC, JR., of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of San Jose, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; LORETA T. LABALAN, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, Married and a resident San Jose, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; WITNESSETH: That the above-named parties are legitimate heirs of demised MILAGROS C. TUMAMPOC, who died on 02 April 2003 in San Jose, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, without any will, leaving a certain property, described as follows; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-101198 Lot: 717-A-1-D-18, Psd-10-050561 Portion of Lot: 717-A-1-D, Psd-10-032914 As surveyed for: Milagros Tumampoc Land Use: Orchard Location: San Jose, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao Area: SIX HUNDRED (600) square meters more or less. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION AND SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS PLUS DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION OF LAND. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JAY WARREN R. PABILLARAN, Notary Public per Doc No. 322; Page No. 66; Book No. V; Series of 2020.

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When students are using technology as a tool or a support for communicating with others, they are in an active role rather than the passive role of recipient of information transmitted by a teacher, textbook, or broadcast. The student is actively making choices about how to generate, obtain, manipulate, or display information. Technology use allows many more students to be actively thinking about information, making choices, and executing skills than is typical in teacher-led lessons. Moreover, when technology is used as a tool to support students in performing authentic tasks, the students are in the position of defining their goals, making design decisions, and evaluating their progress. The teacher’s role changes as well. The teacher is no longer the center of attention as the dispenser of informa The special report of Councilor Cabanlas was referred to the committee on finance and appropriation chaired by Councilor Edna M. Dahino. (SP/JBDacer)

tion, but rather plays the role of facilitator, setting project goals and providing guidelines and resources, moving from student to student or group to group, providing suggestions and support for student activity. As students work on their technology-supported products, the teacher rotates through the room, looking over shoulders, asking about the reasons for various design choices, and suggesting resources that might be used. However, tool uses of technology are highly compatible with this new teacher role, since they stimulate so much active mental work on the part of students. Moreover, when the venue for work is technology, the teacher often finds him or herself joined by many peer coaches--students who are technology savvy and eager to share their knowledge with others. DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND SALE OF A PORTION OF REGISTERED LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS, made and entered into by and among: LEONORA C. PALABRICA, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Madaya, Pangantucan, Bukidnon: ROSALIE P. CAPADA, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Lampanusan, Bukidnon; LIEZEL C. PALABRICA, ROGELIO C. PALABRICA JR., JESSA KHIN C. PALABRICA, ROBELYN C. PALABRICA, of legal age, Filipino, and all residents of Madaya, Pangantucan, Bukidnon, RAZYL C. PALABRICA, of legal age, Filipino, and a resident Malayablay City, Bukidnon, and now and hereinafter called as the HEIRS: WITNESSETH: That the above-named HEIRS such as LEONORA C. PALABRICA is the surviving spouse and the rest are the legitimate children and the only heirs of the deceased ROGELIO P. PALABRICA, who died on October 5, 2015 at Cagayan De Oro Medical Center, INC., Cagayan de Oro City, without leaving any will and left no known debts; That said deceased at the time of his death, left that certain property more particularly described as follows, to wit: “A PARCEL OF LAND, is situated at Madaya, Pangantucan, Bukidnon, containing an area of SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND TWENTY (76,020) square meters more or less, covered by OCT No. AO-2763.” That no personal properties are involved in this extrajudicial settlement. That to the best knowledge and information of the parties HEIRS hereto, the said deceased left no known debts: Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FRANCISCO L. VASIG, JR., Notary Public per Doc No. 423; Page No. 86; Book No. 336; Series of 2021.

This DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF THE LATE TRINIDAD ABUTOG WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION OF REGISTERED LAND made and executed in the City of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon, Philippines, on this 23 day of August 2017, by and between: PRUDENCIA A. SERONA, of legal age, married, Filipino Citizen, and a resident of Kisolon, Sumilao, Bukidnon, Philippines; ROMULO ABUTOG, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, and a resident of Poblacion Sumilao, Bukidnon, Philippines, hereinafter referred to as the “FIRST PART”; RICARDO ABUTOG, of legal age, widower, Filipino Citizen, and a resident of Poblacion Sumilao, Bukidnon, Philippines, herein referred to as the “SECOND PARTY”; -and MELANIE S. CAGADAS, of legal age, single, Filipino citizen, and resident Poblacion Sumilao, Bukidnon, Philippines, hereinafter referred to as the “VENDEE/THIRD PARTY”; WITNESSETH; WHEREAS, TRINIDAD ABUTOG of legal age, Filipino Citizen, and a resident of Poblacion Sumilao, Bukidnon, Philippines at the time of her death on March 30, 2017, died intestate at Poblacion Sumilao, Bukidnon, Philippines, leaving a real property covered by an ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-16393 and DECLARATION OF REAL PROPERTY with TAX DECLARATION NO. 02-20-972 and more particularly described as follows: ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE TITLE NO. P-16393 LOT NO. 98, CSD-10-0003703 = LOT 2171, PLS-749 “A parcel of land, Lot No. 98, Csd-10-0003703=Lot 2171, Pls-749, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion, Municipality of Sumilao, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT (1,768) square meters, more or less.” WHEREAS, the “FIRST PARTY” and “SECOND PARTY” who are all legal age, are the sole and only heirs of the decedent they being the surviving legitimate children of the deceased; WHEREAS, there are no known debts or obligations due against the estate of the said decedent; Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND SALE OF A PORTION OF REGISTERED LAND, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. SHYLLA FE C. DAYPUYAT, Notary Public per Doc No. 285; Page No. 57; Book No. XVI; Series of 2017.

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Manokboy brings back Manok Bisaya to Gitagum By TITO MIKE

From soccer to litson manok - Manokboy Food House owner Jack Biantan checks the litson manok and liempo turning on the grill.

GITAGUM’s newest food house is bringing back iconic Manok Bisaya dishes to this rising town of Misamis Oriental. Manokboy Food House had its soft opening on January 1-8, 2021 showcasing its Litson Manok, Litson Baboy and Liempo. Its Litson Manok sells for P195 per kilo and its roasted chickens are usually one kilo in size. Better still, it can be purchased in portions of ¾ , ½ and ¼ kilo unlike other sellers who only sell full and half-sized litson manok portions. Their liempo also retails for a very affordable P100 only per piece. “This is our recipe we developed inhouse through years of testing because I love to cook,” says owner and manager Leonides “Jack” Biantan who admits he loves to tinker in the kitchen. “Of course, it has our secret ingredient which makes it different and tastier than other litson manok.” However, Jack disclosed the Big Reveal will come in a week’s time during Gitagum’s town fiesta on January 17, 2021

when it will open its carenderia featuring the beloved and iconic Manok Bisaya (native chicken) dishes such as Adobo, HalangHalang and Tinola, to name a few. We will cook Manok Bisaya the oldfashioned way,” Jack said. “For instance, I noted many carenderias here in

Jack Biantan with Vince and Yvonne Manubag of Codi Beach Resorts taking first dibs on Manokboy’s opening day.

Manokboy Liempo and Litson Manok hot off the grill at Gitagum.

Dedication of Manokboy Food House on Dec. 8, 2020 during the feast of Our Lady Mary of Inmaculate Conception, the Patroness of the Philippines. A decorative rubber tree is planted in front of the store as a symbol of its dedication to serve the people of Gitagum and provide shade for its customers.

Cagayan de Oro cook chicken tinola with sayote, but we will cook our tinola with kapayas nga balbangahon, the way it should be properly cooked.” “Over the long term we plan to raise Manok Bisaya in our farm here in Gitagum,” he added. “Although they are difficult and expensive to raise because they take so long to grow, they are also very delicious.” Gitagumanons will have a double treat from Manokboy on its

fiesta day on January 17 because aside from the Manok Bisaya dishes, Jack will also be rolling out his special litson baboy prepared by his lechonero from Lumbia. “My biggest critics are my 15-year old son and my two nieces. They love the Lumbia lechon. We will have it ready sa fiesta. And the other lechon manok recipes. Pero baligya ni ha dili ni fiesta party kay bawal ang fiesta party tungod sa COVID-19.”

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help create a strong and sustainable future. She added: “We are confident that this high demand for Filipino food commodities in the UAE will translate strongly in the upcoming World Expo in Dubai this year. The large volume of Filipino food exports to the UAE boosts the image of the Philippines as a source of quality food products derived from fresh, healthy, and natural ingredients. Our products will be featured in various areas of the Philippine pavilion during the mega-event. The Bangkota’s Mangrove Cafe will host traditional and eclectic Philippine cuisine, which will reflect the Philippines’ rich and diverse flavors from the country’s numerous islands. The Philippine Pavilion will also feature the Marahuyo Boutique, where Philippine products will be displayed and sold to Pavilion visitors to show the deeply-rooted spirit of Filipino craftsmanship from regions across the Philippine archipelago.” For future cargo related transactions with Cebu Pacific, reach out to International Sales Team headed by Jose Laurente Jr., Cargo Sales Director, or Stephanie Salvador, Cargo Sales Manager at cs@cebupacificair.ae About Cebu Air Inc. (PSE: CEB) Cebu Air Inc. is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, offering its low-cost services to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline. The CEB network operates flights out of seven strategically placed hubs in the Philippines: Clark, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Kalibo, Cebu, Iloilo and Manila. The Cebu Pacific fleet is comprised of 76 aircraft—six (6) Airbus A321NEO, five (5) A320NEO, seven (7) Airbus A321CEO, 29 Airbus A320, eight (8) A330, seven (7) ATR 72-500, 13 ATR 72-600, and an ATR Cargo Freighter. CEB boasts of one of the youngest fleets in the world, with an average fleet age of five (5) years. A member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Cebu Pacific has achieved full compliance with IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)—considered as the benchmark of the highest standards for safety in the airline industry, joining a roster of over 425 airlines worldwide that have strictly complied with the most stringent of international standards governing aviation safety.  For bookings and enquiries, guests can visit www. cebupacificair.com. The latest seat sales can be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@ CebuPacificAir) and Facebook pages. Guests may also download the Cebu Pacific official mobile app on the App Store and Google Play.

be asked: WHO CONTROLS? WHO PROFITS? WHO BENEFITS? That is “res ipsa loquitor,” (the thing speaks for itself ). Where is now the 17 million hectares of the Philippines’ dipterocarp forest? Gone to powerful loggers everyone because one shipment of logs would earn a logger then 400 million pesos. They were oozing with so much rakings that they would run as powerful politicians and would win by buying votes, Where are now the tremendous minerals, i.e., gold, silver, copper, etc.? Gone to miners everyone. Many were then foreign corporations in cohorts with power-that-be. I have evidence on that allegation. Indeed, we already have lost our ecological security. Of the 25 major rivers in the country, 15 have already dried-up or polluted. Of the 13 major bays, 10 are already biologically dead to the detriment of our coastal communities who are now the poorest of the poor. Based on these realities, the only countervailing force against poverty, social injustice, gross inequities, climate change and violent extremism is cooperativism by harnessing the collective power of the people. This is well enshrined in the United Nations’17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): to stop poverty, stop social inequities and injustices, protect the environment., promote health and peace, etc. It is so amazing that the 17 SDGs carry the theme: TRANSFORMATIVE COOPERATIVES FOR PEOPLE, PLANET, PROSPERITY AND PEACE based on the DNA of cooperativism which is members-owned (no one shall be left behind); value-based and philosophy driven (love, service, compassion); and sustainability. At this time of planetary emergency due to climate change, sustainability is now the call of the times to stop the earth’s doomsday to its 6th extinction. That Philosophy of cooperativism is the key to allow the divine purpose of the university to unfold! That’s how important cooperatives are!

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Wed-Thu, January 13-14, 2021 In a statement he posted on social media on Tuesday evening, Camiguin lone district Rep. Xavier Jesus Romualdo said the constant dredging of the province’s streams and waterways “greatly helped lessen the flooding.” “Our flood control structures and systems proved to be effective and of excellent quality. The fact that these structures did their job of mitigating the flooding and enabling the floodwaters to subside in a few hours (and, not to mention, maintain their structural integrity despite the constant strong rush of water) easily belies and debunks the malicious lies that our infrastructure is substandard,” Romualdo said. Meanwhile, several residents in Maigo town, Lanao del Norte posted photos and videos of submerged houses on Facebook. Water levels reached as high as a person’s chest, and in some areas, almost up to houses’ ceilings. The Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative, in a statement, said the power mainline had to be turned off due to the heavy rain, causing a power outage in some areas of the province. After midnight, the rain stopped and the flood eventually receded. Tuesday’s flooding was the second incident in the province this week. The first occurred on January 11 in Tubod town where three barangays were affected, prompting residents to evacuate. (JJ/DS/ PNA)

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business sectors especially, the MSMEs, including the manufacturing sector – such as the Bayanihan Act and the work-from-home schemes or flexible working hours,” she said. Mindanao must be ready for the great reset in both the economy and the upcoming developments, according to her. “Davao and Mindanao economies need to recover the lost ground and momentum it had pre-COVID, and we need to double up the efforts, especially since 2021 is also a pre-election year,” she said. Monteverde added that Mindanao will “reboot, refrom page 1 charge, recover and have the local public works office the great reset, as long as began clearing the roads of we don’t lose focus on givdebris using heavy equip- ing importance to both ment, Gaabucayan said. the economy and the new

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wealth, which is our health.” For his part, Mindanao Business Council president Vicente T. Lao said the government must improve logistics infrastructures that will benefit the agricultural sector as the world becomes more concerned about food security amid pandemic. “As the world becomes more and more concerned with food security, the agricultural based economy of Mindanao will benefit from it. The government has to improve our logistics infrastructures so that goods being exported out of Mindanao will be cost effective and become globally competitive,” he said. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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effective in their service, if they give importance on reelection. “You are no longer effective if you allow to compromise yourself with the effect of the elections,” Duterte-Carpio warned. Earlier, Atty, Lawrence Bantiding, officer-in-charge of the City Treasurer’s Office recognized the barangays which work hard to enforce the face mask ordinance namely, Barangays Calinan Proper, Bago Aplaya, Angalan, Pampanga, Pangyan, Lacson, Sto. Nino, 76-A, Riverside and Lizada. Councilor Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz, chair of the City Councill Committee on Tourism said that this regulation is made by the government in the interest of public safety and to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “We should think that prevention is better than cure and if you follow the law, you will not be fined,” she stressed. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines with reports from the CIO)

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transactions are exempted from the zero-contact policy. The ordinance providing for the streamlined guidelines for the issuance of permits, licenses, clearance and certificates for business and nonbusiness-related transactions in all offices and departments of the city government is in line with Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2019001, Series of 2019. This pertains to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 11032, otherwise known as the

Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018. Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy, Councilors Ian Mark Nacaya, George Goking, Edna Dahino and Yan Lam Lim are the authors of the ordinance. (SP/PIA10)

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lubricating products are available in Phoenix gas stations and its network of retailers nationwide.

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has sacks of fertilizers, packs of seedlings, and f ar m i mpl e me nt s l i ke spades, hoes, and pickaxes. “These livelihood packages are easy to manage and will allow farmers to sustain their livelihood with a quick return on investment. Thus, would greatly help augment their family income in these difficult times,” Bautista said. The support services were implemented under the “The PaSSOver: ARBOld Move to Heal as One Deliverance of our ARBs from the Covid-19 Pandemic.” This endeavor of the Department aims to help lessen the adversity of the ARBs and a means of augmentation in the farming activities to ensure food security in this time of crisis.

Struggle is Real By KAREN MAE B. BONDAUG

During this time of pandemic, it is a fact that many people are struggling, people from different aspects of society, and people of different professions. Many would say that those who lost their jobs had it worst, but it is also important to note that those who did stay or had to stay in their jobs also had to grapple with the demands of this changing times. It wasn’t that all easy for them as well, a lot of them even had to risk their lives. Among those who are struggling, teachers were not an exemption, it may not seem so on the outside, but most of them are fighting their own battles silently. As they continue to thrive with the demands of this so-called New Normal, the challenges that teachers face should not be taken lightly. They carry with them one of the most difficult responsibilities this pandemic has brought us. To deliver quality education without risking the lives of the learners is not an easy feat. More than these challenges, many teachers today are also being criticized, scrutinized and are publicly shamed online. One of the most common reasons is the errors and issues found in the different learning modules of the students. Misspelling, incorrect information, grammatical issues, and any mistakes found on the modules, teachers

are thrown the blame and are being condemned. For some, they claim that they mean no offense or that it was only posted online as a joke. However, this so-called joke may have a different effect on the person receiving the criticism, or worst it could taint the image of all the teachers. This could then result to students losing respect or confidence on their teachers, which is not beneficial for the teachers, parents and even the students. It is not that we are not holding the teachers accountable for these mistakes. However, it is very important to consider that given the amount of time teachers had to conceptualize, create and prepare these self-learning modules, it would be impossible to produce a perfect or error-free module. So instead of criticizing the teachers for these errors, it is best to address the issue properly so we can avoid any more issues in the future. Through years of experience, teachers have learned to adapt to new situations and overcome many challenges, however, they cannot fight this battle alone. More than anything, teachers need the support and cooperation of the students, parents and their community in this educational endeavor. And problems like this should be taken as an opportunity rather than a setback.

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Editor: MARK FRANCISCO

MOTORING FEATURE

Wed-Thu, January 13-14, 2021

Phoenix lubricants now recognized by JASO, API

Motorists can now avail of more quality products from Phoenix as its engine oils and lubricants are now registered and certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and classified by the Japanese Automotive Standards Organization (JASO).

PHOENIX joins the world’s bricants in the Japanese Oil Standards Implemenmajor oil brands as it man- Automotive Standards Or- tation Panel, and seven in ages to list six of its lu- ganization (JASO) Engine the American Petroleum

Institute (API). Based on the physical and chemical properties of the Phoenix lubricant products, which have passed the clutch friction test included in the JASO T903:2016 requirements, the homegrown oil company was able to register four motorcycle oils and two scooter oils under its Cyclomax line. “The JASO classification of our Phoenix Cyclomax brand has always been part of our strategy to promote the excellent quality of our lubricants. After five years, it has now been accomplished, and all this is in line with our pursuit to give the best experience to our customers,” said Phoenix General Manager for Lubricants Sales and Distribution Jay Mujar. Phoenix’s Cyclomax Racing 4T 10W-50, Cyclomax

Syntech 4T 10W-40, Cyclomax Titan 4T 20W-40, and Cyclomax Force 4T 20W-50 were given the MA2 rating, which means these products can deliver higher clutch frictional performance. Me anw hi le, Cyclomax Scooter Syntech 10W-30 and Cyclomax Scooter Titan 20W-40 were given the MB rating for the products’ ability to deliver friction performance resulting in fuel economy. With this achievement, the aforementioned Phoenix products are now officially registered and classified by JASO, and will soon have the emblem of the organization on the packaging. Composed of major vehicle manufacturers in Japan, JASO is a quality standard classification entity for engine oils. Aside from JASO, API

has also recently recognized seven other Phoenix lubricants. After Phoenix earned its first API approval in October with the Accelerate Super G 15W40, it was able to register six other products the following month. Accelerate Racing 5W-30 (API SN), Accelerate Syntech 5W-40 (API SN), Phoenix Zoelo Extreme 15W-40 ( API CI-4/ SL), Phoenix Zoelo Syntech 10W-30 (API CI-4) Zoelo Max 15W-40 (API CH-4/ SL), Zoelo Powertech 5W40 (API CJ-4/SN) are now listed in the API Licensee Directory, and will soon be packaged with the API donut symbol. Encompassing multiple segments in the oil and gas industry, API is considered as the most recognized certifying body for automotive

See RECOGNIZED, page 11