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Government has P40 billion for scholarships this year: solon

By LITO RULONA doubled next year, the conference here that the ental, the and University next year so as to aid more

photo by lito rulona

Correspondent
THE government has
set aside P40 billion for
scholarships in state-run
colleges and universities,
chairman of the House’s
appropriations committee
said on Wednesday.
Rep. Karlo Alexie
Nograles of Davao City’s
beneficiaries include stu-
dents of the Initao Com-
munity College, Magsay-
say Community College,
and Tagoloan Community
of Science Technology of
the Southern Philippines
(USTP) here.
Nograles said the bud-
get would likely be in-
students seeking college
education, and to ensure
free tuition.
But he said students
need to pass the the en-

Police catch terror

and the amount could be 1st District told a news College in Misamis Ori- creased by 100 percent See SCHOLARSHIPS/p.9

suspects in Tablon
NOGRALES

Lumad group
says evacuees
being harassed
at capitol park
EVACUEES from Lag-
By JOEY NACALABAN ongong town who have
Correspondent

A
encamped at the Misamis
UTHORITIES arrested two nurses at a check- Oriental capitol grounds
point in Barangay Tablon here on Wednesday were allegedly harassed
on suspicion that they have come to aid mem- Wednesday night by men
bers of the Isis-inspired Maute Group in Lanao. who supposedly intro-
Camp Alagar, in a press statement, identified the duced themselves as city
suspects as Eyadzhemar Abusalam, 26, and Dianne hall personnel who re-
Catherine Palmitos, 25. ceived orders from the
The latter, alleged the police, is an “Isis supporter” capitol to play loud music
and “facilitator.” and show films produced
The suspects, both nurses by profession and be- by the military.
lieved to be a couple, are from Gen. Santos City. In alerts posted online
Supt. Mardy Hortillosa, spokesman of the Cagayan by the evacuees’ sup-
de Oro City Police Office (Cocpo), said the suspects porters, two men were
were in a public bus from Davao City when they were seen operating a movie
caught on the highway in Barangay Tablon by authori- screen while loud music
ties manning a checkpoint at around 6 pm. was blasting against the
During inspection, the suspects allegedly yielded evacuation site apparently
two MK2 fragmentation grenades and a caliber .45 aimed at intimidating the
pistol. evacuees.
Police said Abusalam and Palmitos had allegedly See SAYS/p.9
plotted to carry out an attack during the annual feast
of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila in January.
See CATCH/p.9

SUSPECTS. Nurses Eyadzhemar Abusalam and Dianne Catherine

Palmitos at a checkpoint on the highway in Tablon, this city. At right, a pistol,
identification cards and other items seized from the two who authorities
linked to the Isis-inspired Maute Group. (police photos supplied)

Patience, city administrator tells Seoul kiss is

motorela group seeking fare hike
By LITO RULONA
Correspondent
CITY administrator Te-
odoro Sabugaa yesterday
called on organized mo-
torela owners and drivers
to stretch their patience,
explaining that city hall
needs to “harmonize” the
ATTENTIVE. A girl in a kindergarten class pays attention as her teacher ordinance that increased
gives the class instructions at the City Central School here. Classes in
public schools for school year 2018-2019 started on Monday. (photo
their fares with other laws.
by joey nacalaban) Sabugaa said this after
an alliance of motorela
owners’ and drivers’ orga-
nizations criticized Mayor
Oscar Moreno for what it
said was an executive in-
action on the motorela fare
increase already approved
by the city council.
Sabugaa urged the
group not to speculate and
understand that city hall is
following a process.
about power,
not consent,
“After we receive the
approved ordinance com-
says Gabriela
ing from the city council, A WOMEN’S rights group
we have to wait for 10 in southern Mindanao on
days because it needs to Wednesday said President
be reviewed first by the Duterte’s people should
City Legal Office,” he not invoke “consent” in
explained. defending the action of the
The legal office, he country’s leader who has
said, would then send it been criticized for kissing
back to the mayor’s office on the lips a Filipina work-
See TELLS/p.9 See ABOUT/p.9

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Flashfloods hamper classes in Maguindanao
COTABATO City —
Classes in at least 23
schools in Maguindan-
ao have been hampered
by floods brought by
torrential rains this
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Editor: Cong B. Corrales
2
are affected as of lat- danao where officials classes while the rest later intensified into
est monitoring today,” discussed what actions are holding classes in tropical depression “Do-
Kawit said in her report to take. the gymnasiums of their meng” brought heavy
to the Department of She said that 11 of towns. rains to parts of the
Education-Autonomous the 23 schools that were A low pressure area island this week. (min-
Region in Muslim Min- flooded have suspended off Mindanao which danews)
Iligan top cop warns parents to be
vigilant when buying school supplies
By NORA SORIÑO who are on the lookout Earlier, he said the pro-
gsd file photo
Iligan City Bureau Chief
for unsuspecting people gram for Oplan Balik Esk-
ILIGAN City — The po- who are buying supplies, wela would last for one
lice here has warned peo- clothes, and other needs month from the beginning
ple, specially parents to for their kids. He said of classes.
be vigilant when buying many of these suspects He said they have iden-
school supplies and other do not come from this tified the schools here in
things for their children. city but from other areas which the police would
Police Director Senior and so they do not have give more attention. Al-
Supt. Leony Roy Ga said qualms about doing such though, he did not name
there are people here acts. the schools. Ga
Friday, June 8, 2018 10
Mindanao
Gold Star Daily
Editor: Cong B. Corrales
Friday, June 8, 2018 3
Only one rave
party a year to be
allowed in Mati
DAVAO City — Mati City the rave party and surfing
in Davao Oriental is plan- competitions have put the
ning to allow only one rave city on the tourism map.
party a year in Region XI’s T h i s y e a r ’s S u m -
“surfing capital” to protect merfrolic held last June 1
its environment from the to 2 attracted around 3,000
deluge of tourists. to 4,000 visitors, she said.
In an interview, Tanya The official, however,
Rabat-Tan, Mati invest- believes that the problem
ment promotions chief, is not just about rave par-
said the city has become ties because other tourists
popular for its seven-kilo- have the penchant to leave
meter Dahican strip beach garbage, too.
line, which hosts surfing “If there are tourists,
competitions that have there are wastes,” she said.
drawn domestic and for- Tan said the city has
eign tourists. implemented Solid Waste
“We have to be careful Integrated Management
to really take care of our (Swim) since last year to

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environment. Si Mayor, address the “exponential
baka, maybe the rave par- urban development and
ties (would be held) just progress” there.
once a year, and no more. She said that tourists
We’ll see,” she said. also have the responsibility
But she also acknowl- to take care of the environ-
edged that big events like ment. (mindanews)
Republic of the Philippines
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
10th Judicial Region
Branch 31
Dapa, Surigao del Norte
SOCORRO EMPOWERED PEOPLES
COOPERATIVE, EJFM-17-01
Mortgagee.
-versus- FOR: Application for Extra-
Judicial Foreclosure
SPS. MICHAEL G. CONIATO &
SHIELA MAY G. CONIATO,
Mortgagors
x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - x
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF SHERIFF’S PUBLIC
AUCTION SALE
TO: SPS. MICHAEL G. CONIATO
& SHIELA MAY G. CONIATO
Brgy. Navarro, Socorro, Surigao del Norte
SOCORRO EMPOWERED PEOPLES COOPERATIVE
SOEMCO Bldg., Taruc Compound, M. Ortiz St., Brgy.
Washington, Surigao City
RE: Extra Judicial Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage
G R E E T I N G S:
Attached herewith is a copy of our Notice of Sale for Extra Judicial Foreclosure
of Real Estate Mortgage issued in the above-entitled case. You or your authorized
representative are requested to be present at the auction sale to held at the Office
of Clerk of Court, Regional Trial, Branch 31, Km. 3, Brgy. Osmenia, Dapa, Surigao del
Norte on July 17, 2018 at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon.
Failure of the plaintiff/mortgagee or his representative to attend, without
previously notifying the undersigned Sheriff of his desire to cancel the sale or not to
proceed with the auction sale unless he is present, and the auction sale shall be held
as scheduled. Agreement to postpone the sale must be submitted for approval before
the hour of the scheduled auction.
Dapa, Surigao del Norte, Philippines, May 24, 2018.
CLODUALDO S. ESPARAGGO
Court Legal Researcher II
OIC-CLERK OF COURT
By:
(SGD) GILBERT GA PLATIL
Sheriff IV
Republic of the Philippines
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
10TH Judicial Region
Branch 31
Dapa, Surigao del Norte

SOCORRO EMPOWERED PEOPLES

COOPERATIVE, EJFM-17-01
Mortgagee.
-versus- FOR: Application for Extra-
Judicial Foreclosure
SPS. MICHAEL G. CONIATO &
SHIELA MAY G. CONIATO,
Mortgagors
x- - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -
NOTICE OF EXTRA JUDICIAL
Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135 as Amended by Act 4118,
filed by SOCORRO EMPOWERED PEOPLE’S COOPERATIVE, against SPS. MICHAEL G.
CONIATO and SHIELA MAY G. CONIATO to satisfy the mortgagor’s indebtedness which
as of October 27, 2014, principal amount to Six Hundred and Seventy Three Thousand
Pesos Only (P673,000.00) Philippine Currency, exclusive of interest, penalties, fees
and costs, the undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction
on July 17, 2018 at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon at REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, Br.31.,
km 3, Brgy. Osmenia, Dapa, Surigao del Norte to the highest bidder, for CASH and in
Philippines Currency, the following property with all it’s improvements, to wit;
MORTGAGE PROPERTY/IES
“A parcel of land covered by katibayan ng Original na Titulo Blg. 723, Lot No. 97,
GSS-13-000077, located at Rizal, Socorro, Surigao del Norte, Boundaries; NE along
line 1-2 by lot 98; E; along line 2-3 by lot 96; SW along line 3-4 by lot 90; W, along
line 401 by Road, All of GSS 13-000077, Socorro Group Settlement survey, TIE LINE,;
Beginning at a point marked 1 on the plan being N. 24 deg 43’W., 161.48m frm SRN
# 56, Socorro, S. 59 deg. 40’E., 16.16m to point 2; S 21 deg 31’W., 07.36m to point 3;
N. 57 deg 37’W., 18.46 m to point 4; N. 40 deg. 17’E., 06.71 m to point 5 beginning.
Containing an area of One Hundred Twenty (120) square meters, and registered in the
name of MICHAEL G. CONIATO, JR situated at Navarro, Socorro, Surigao del Norte, is
not subject of any lien or prior mortgage.
All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-seated time
and date. Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves the properties herein
above-described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.
In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it will be
held on July 18, 2018 at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon without further notice.
Dapa, Surigao del Norte, Philippines, May 24, 2018.

CLODUALDO S. ESPARRAGO
Court Legal Researcher II
OIC – CLERK OF COURT

By:
(SGD) GILBERT GA PLATIL
Sheriff IV
MGSD June 8, 15 & 22, 2018
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Mindanao
Gold Star Daily

Editor: Cong B. Corrales

Murder suspect arrested
after 17 years in hiding
KIDAPAWAN City — Po-
lice have finally a murder
suspect from North Co-
tabato who had been in
hiding for 17 years.
The suspect, Faustino
C. Gentapan, of Barangay
Kisante in Makilala town
in North Cotabato was
arrested Tuesday at the
Davao del Sur Provincial
Hospital in Digos City,
Davao del Sur, Chief In-
spector John Felongco
Bayabas allots funds for Medel, chief of Makilala
Friday, June 8, 2018
police said.
Medel said Gentapan,
also known in his barangay
as “Osting,” is facing Crim-
inal Case Number 5623-01
for a murder that happened
in 2001 in Kisante.
After the alleged mur-
der, he hid in several places
before settling in Matin-ao,
investigators said.
He was being confined
at the hospital at the time
of the arrest.
Investigators said Gen-
4
tapan did not expect the
arrest thinking the case was
already archived given the
length of time that police
failed to find him.
Medel, however, said
they received a reliable tip
from a resident of Matan-
ao, Davao del Sur who told
them that the suspect was
confined at the provincial
hospital.
Gentapan has been
placed under hospital arrest
in Makilala. (mindanews)

drainage, other projects NCIP nixes appointment of

THE Barangay Council of Barangay Bayabas can now implement its
programs and projects funded under its Annual Budget for 2018. Davao city lumad council rep
This, after the 18th City Council during its regular session Monday DAVAO City — The Na-
presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy adopted a resolution tional Commission on Indig-
returning to the barangay its ordinance for implementation, with the enous Peoples (NCIP) has
information that the same is in order and may be given force and effect. disqualified the Indigenous
The Power learned that out from its total estimated income of Peoples’ Mandatory Repre-
P10,667,452 as against its expenditures of the same amount, an sentative to the City Council
on the grounds of bloodline
allocation amounting to P1,840,482 representing 20% Development and track record.
Fund, is intended for the construction of drainage system at Zones 1 Ending speculations in the
(Proper), 2 and 3, rehabilitation of Lupon Office, VAWC comfort room, delay of NCIP’s issuance of a
barangay covered court, foot bridge-barangay wide of Zones 6 and 7, Certificate of Affirmation to
8 and 1 and local roads at Zones 1-4 and Zones 5 to 8. Cherry Ann Codilla, NCIP-
11 Director Geroncio Aguio
It shall likewise finance the installation and maintenance of street
finally served the notice to
lighting systems at Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, among others. disqualify Codilla because
The legislation was reviewed and endorsed in the committees on she did not meet the eligibil-
barangay affairs and on laws and rules chaired by Councilors Yan Lam ity requirements on ancestral
S. Lim and Ian Mark Q. Nacaya respectively. (JAO) advt lineage and track record in
serving the tribal community.
During this City Coun-
cil’s latest regular session,
Aguio said Codilla only has
6.25% Bagobo-Klata blood
when her genealogical de-
tails were validated by the
NCIP.
Except for her service at
the Talaukom or the lumad
council of elders, he said
Codilla has no other track
record to show she is ac-
tively engaged in the tribal
community in the past five
years.
There was also no record
of her participation in com-
munity undertakings of the
Bagobo-Klata, or activities
pertaining to her ancestral
domain.
The 31-year-old Codilla
was selected by majority
of the Bagobo-Klata tribe
during a selection process
in April, with overwhelming
votes of 241 out of the 431
members of the Talaukom.
On Codilla’s genealog-
ical status, Aguio said they
discovered that she is not
at least 25% Bagobo-Klata
by blood, contrary to the
documents she submitted.
(pna)

MEDINA CENTRAL SCHOOL HOLDS

BRIGADA ESKWELA 2018
To express solidarity and show support for the public
schools nationwide, VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ
recently joined the National Schools Maintenance Week
or Brigada Eskwela in Medina Central School in Medina,
Investment: Misamis Oriental.
P2200 up to June 9th The Brigada Eskwela illustrates how the “bayanihan”
P2500 June 10 onwards spirit brings people from different sectors of society together
to prepare the schools in time for the opening of classes.
Activities include repainting of school building, blackboards,
tables and chairs, cleaning windows and doors, repairing
fences, among others.
On the same occasion, Vice Governor Pelaez gave Nescafe
coffees to the teachers thru School Principal RIZA ACENAS
in the presence of Medina Public Schools District Supervisor
JOEL JAYME. #HappyMisOr #BrigadaEskwela2018
(advt)
Mindanao
Gold Star Daily
2 die in road
collision in
Maguindanao
KIDAPAWAN City —
Two motorists were killed
when their motorcycle
rammed a passenger van
along the Maguindan-
ao-Cotabato highway, a
police report said.
The report identified
the fatalities as Blah Sin-
olinding, driver of the
Honda Beat motorcycle,
and Aiza Masual, both
residents of Poblacion,
Datu Montawal in Magu-
indanao.
Inspector Ramil Pandu-
lo, chief of the Datu Mon-
tawal municipal police sta-
tion, quoted witnesses as
saying that at around 2 pm
on Tuesday Sinolinding
tried to overtake another
vehicle but failed to see a
Toyota D4D passenger van
coming from the opposite
direction.
“It was too late for Sin-
Over 14,000 students
start classes in public
schools in Marawi city
saduc
Students attend their classes in Saduc Central Elementary School,
Marawi City. During the siege, it was used as a military artillery base.
Photo by John Paul Soriano for PIA-10
MARAWI City — Over
14,000 students are cur-
rently enrolled in more
than 30 primary and sec-
ondary public schools in
the city for the school year
2018-2019.
More than a year after
the siege, they are once
again reunited with friends
and their schools to begin
a year of learning.
Teachers welcomed
learners to their classrooms
which were prepared before-
hand through the Department
of Education’s programs –
Brigada Eskwela and Oplan
Balik Eskwela.
Several parents ac-
companied their children
to school. Some even
watched through class-
room windows.
While displaced, they
had the choice to enroll
their children to nearby
schools to where they were
temporarily residing or
Editor: Cong B. Corrales
Friday, June 8, 2018 5
olinding to avoid the crash
because he was speeding
so fast that was why he
rammed into the van and
flew literally and landed
on the cemented floor
few meters away from the
site,” Pandulo said.
Sinolinding and his
passenger were rushed
to a hospital in nearby
Kabacan, North Cotabato
but were declared dead
on arrival by the attending
physician, the report said.
Pandulo identified the
van driver as Nick Barcelo,
of Barangay Limbo, Sultan
Kudarat in Maguindanao.
He said they will file
a case of reckless impru-
dence resulting to double
homicide against Barcelo.
The van has been
placed under the custody of
the Datu Montawal police.
(mindanews)
briefly stop their schooling.
Aslima Malik, mother
of three kids studying in
Saduc Central Elementary
School (SCES) along with
other parents expressed
their relief and joy about
the reopening of schools
in Marawi.
“Masaya po kami kasi
nakabalik na kami dito.
Makapag-aaral at matutu-
to na ulit sila,” Malik said.
Assistant Principal of
SCES Sainollah Salem re-
calls going house to house
to convince parents to enroll
their children to their school.
As of now, they have
339 kinder and elementa-
ry students from different
barangays. According to
Salem, SCES has been a
catchment school (area)
because two other nearby
schools – Romoros Ele-
mentary School and Natang-
copan Elementary School
– were closed. (pia x)
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Money Matters
Gold Star Daily

Friday, June 8, 2018

Editor: Ben Balce
6
Smart launches facility
for devt of 5G services PH seeks lower tariffs on
MOBILE service provider
Smart Communications has
launched a facility for research,
development and testing of 5G
address the needs of the future.
To do this, we are investing not
only in radio access, but also in
upgrading the core and transport
agri exports to S. Korea
or fifth generation wireless tech- elements of our network,” he THE Philippines has asked
nologies that it says will boost added. South Korea to lower tariffs on
their delivery of Internet ser- For his part, Ernesto Alberto, the country’s agricultural exports
vices to subscribers. PLDT and Smart Executive such as banana and pineapple
Smart’s 5G Technolab will Vice President and Chief Rev- from the current 25-30 percent
enable subscribers to experi- enue Officer, said the company to 5 percent, Trade Secretary Ra-
ence faster mobile broadband is targeting to complete the roll- mon Lopez said.
services and to enable Internet out of the 5G network by 2020 In a press briefing at the Im-
of Things (IOT) applications, as he noted that mobile devices perial Palace Boutique Hotel in
which use sensors and elec- that are compatible with the Seoul, South Korea, Lopez said
tronic gadgets to connect and technology are yet to be made the country seeks to increase the
transmit data. available in the market. volume of its exports to South
“Our vision for 5G is to be “Even as 5G network tech- Korea by relaxing the hefty taxes
able to provide services that nology is still at its early stages, on agricultural products that are
are relevant for our customers. and keeping in mind that it may not yet covered by the ASEAN-
There is more to what 5G can take some time before 5G can Korea Free Trade Agreement.
do, which includes enhanced be available commercially, we The official said the 5-percent
mobile broadband services, are already investing in pilot tariff rate is similar to the tariff MOA SIGNING. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in witness the signing of
massive machine type com- testing our 5G system and pav- level that the Philippines impos- the agreement between Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and The Export-Import Bank of Korea Chairman and
munications, and ultra-reliable ing the way toward having a es on imported goods from South President Eun Sung-Soo following the bilateral meeting at the Blue House in Seoul on June 4, 2018. The agreement is
and low-latency communica- ‘5G-ready’ network by 2020,” on the loan for the New Cebu International Container Port Project. TOTO LOZANO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
Korea.
tions,” Mario Tamayo, PLDT said Alberto. “In other words, tayo po nag- would allow more agricultural with their counterparts during bi- on the expansion of renewable
and Smart Senior Vice President Smart has rolled out more baba na ng taripa (We have al- exports to enter the South Ko- lateral meetings a plan to revive energy development, MOU on
for Network Planning and Engi- than 1,300 Long Term Evolu- ready cut tariff rates). So we are rean market. the Joint Commission on Trade scientific and technological co-
neering, said in a news release tion (LTE) base stations for the basically asking for reciprocity Pilipino Banana Growers and and Economic Cooperation and operation, loan agreement on the
issued Wednesday. first three months of 2018, lead- as to the products that would en- Exporters Association executive the possible development of a new Cebu International Container
“We are working to trans- ing to a total of more than 10,000 ter South Korea,” he added. director Stephen Antig said on preferential trading agreement Port, MOU between the Depart-
form our network to be able to stations nationwide. (PNA) Lopez said the Philippines is Tuesday that it will be good if the that will improve market access ment of Transportation and the
currently South Korea’s largest South Korean government will of Philippine agricultural prod- Ministry of Land Infrastructure
Republic of the Philippines supplier of banana, but its market allow the removal or reduction ucts to South Korea. and Transport concerning cooper-
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT share is threatened by suppliers of tariffs since it is the third or South Korea and the Philip- ation in the field of transport, and
10th Judicial Region from other banana-producing
Branch 32
fourth largest buyer of bananas pines signed five bilateral agree- establishment of the Joint Com-
Dinagat Islands countries. from the Philippines. ments: memorandum of under- mission for Trade and Economic
Surigao City He said reducing the tariff rate Lopez said they discussed standing (MOU) for cooperation Cooperation. (MINDANEWS)
JESUSALYN CENIZA OJALES SPEC. PROC. NO. 696
Petitioner, R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines
FOR: Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON
-versus- DECLARATION OF PRESUMPTIVE FOR Municipality of Manolo Fortich
Province of Bukidnon -oOo-
VICTOR D. CASTRELLON THE PURPOSE OF CONTRACTING
Respondent. MARRIAGE CITY OF VALENCIA OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR
x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - x (City of the Golden Harvest)
ORDER Publication Notice
OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR R.A. 10172
A verified petition for Declaration of Presumptive Death of Victor D. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Castrellon under Art. 41 of the New Family Code has been filed by the NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
petitioner Jesusalyn Ceniza Ojales alleging therein as follows: CCE-60-2017 R.A. 10172 May 22, 2018
1. That petitioner is a Filipino, thirty-sex (36) years of age, married In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048/ R.A. 10172, a notice is
and a resident of Purok 3, Brgy. Tag-abaca, Basilisa, Province of In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to
hereby served to the public that MA. LIBERTY T. ISADA has filed with this OCRG Memorandum Circular No. __. Guidelines in the Implementation of
Dinagat Islands, where she maybe served with notices, orders and Office a petition for Change of First Name/Gender and Month and Day.
other processes of this Honorable Court, the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172) Notice
from “LIBERTY & JULY 17, 1960” to “MA. LIBERTY & JUNE 17, 1960” in the is hereby served to the public that MANOLO SOLON BAUTISTA has filed
2. Respondent on the other hand, is also of legal age, American
Citizen, married to herein petitioner whose last known address is at birth certificate of Live Birth of Ma. Liberty Ti-Ayon Isada who was born with this Office a petition for correction of entry in his DATE OF BIRTH
959 Via Rodriguez San Juan Bautista, California 95045 U.S.A. where he on June 17, 1960 at Laua-an, Antique and whose parents are Apolinario from “JAN. 19, 1964” to “JAN. 21, 1964” in the Certificate of Live Birth
may be possibly served; Ti-ayon and Angelita Tuto. of Manolo Solon Bautista, born on January 21, 1964 at Manolo Fortich,
Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written Bukidnon whose parents are Arturo J. Baustista & Lolita Jayme Solon.
3. When Petitioner was about twenty-seven (27) years old, she Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written
accessed a dating site called “Date in Asis” out of curiosity. She met opposition with this Office not later than June 22, 2018. opposition with this Office not later than June 15, 2018.
her husband to be Victor D. Castrello on the internet and they chatted
for about a month. Believing, their internet exchanges to be purely (SGD) TERESITA B. DICEN, MGA (SGD) VIRGIE A. COQUILLA
platonic, she got the shock of her life when Castrellon visited her in City Civil Registrar Municipal Civil Registrar
Butuan City, where she used to work as a clerk in a private company. MGSD June 8 & 15, 2018 MGSD June 8 & 15, 2018
The unexpected visit came just a month after then began exchange
messages in the internet.
4. Without much of a courtship, he introduced himself as an
electrical engineer from California and immediately asked for her Republic of the Philippines
hand in marriage “because he was already fifty-two (52) years old at REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
that time.” Petitioner was overwhelmed by the sudden proposal that 10th Judicial Region
she did not have enough time to think it over. BRANCH 30
5. On October 21, 2009, respondent then processed the marriage Surigao City
requirements and convinced the petitioner to accompany him to the
Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Butuan City just to inquire. But in the IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION
same days, they were married at the house of Judge Hector B. Salise at
Tamarind St., Butuan City for a fee of P10,000.00. Petitioner recalls the
FOR CHANGE OF SURNAME IN
THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE AT
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
absence of any formal ceremony. Notwithstanding, their Certificate of THE LCR OF SURIGAO CITY OF
Marriage herein attached and integrated as Annex “A” was released. DAUGHTER AQUISHA JEWEL FELY’S JEWELRY & PAWNSHOP
6. On October 27, 2009, one week after their marriage, the FROM OMAC TO VERGONIA, CAGAYAN DE ORO with:
respondent left. About a month after, he called her promising to
bring her to the United States. There were a few e-mail exchanges JEANETTE CAYUBIT VERGONIA, * Main Branch – Located at N. Capistrano cor. Cruz Taal Sts., Brgy. 7
between them but by November 2009 there was absolute silence. Petitioner, * Carmen Branch – at Ipil St., Carmen, (infront of Carmen Public Market)
Petitioner made repeated attempts to call him trough mobile phone -versus- SP. PROC. NO. 8444 * Cogon Branch I – at Osmeña - J. R. Borja Sts., Brgy. 38, Cogon area
but no answer ever came, she also managed to ask some friends in the * Cogon Branch II – at J. R. Borja cor. S. Daumar Sts.,
THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR (infront of National Bookstore)
United States to call him but still there was no reply. OF SURIGAO CITY,
By 2014, she never heard any news from her husband. This * Limketkai Branch – at Ground Level, Service Arcade infront
Respondent. of parking area A Limketkai Center, Limketkai Mall.
compelled her to visit the United States embassy to inquire about x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /
her husbands’ whereabouts of if he was still alive. Instead, she was
advised by embassy staff to file a petition for presumptive death. ORDER Will hold a Public Auction on all Past Due Loans, unrenewed and
Since November 2009 up to the present petitioner never heard from unredeemed pawn items, which expired last JANUARY 01, 2018 to
her husband. All that her husband had to do if he was still alive or if A verified petition for Change of Surname in the Birth Certificate of MARCH 31, 2018.
he was serious on their marriage was to call or e-mail. Diligent efforts daughter Aquisha Jewel from Omac to Vergonia of petitioner through The said Public Auction will be on JUNE 15, 2018 from 9:00 in
were made by her considering the distance constraints and nationality his counsel Atty. Victor F. Bernal on March 27, 2018, praying that, after the morning to 12:00 o’clock noon at each above-mentioned place of
of her husband but to no avail. This has led her to believe in good due notice, publication and hearing, the herein petition be granted and business.
faith that her husband has already passed away. They did not have a consequently, correct the Amendment of Entries in the Correction of MANAGEMENT
child. At thirty-six (36) years of age, petitioner intends to enter a truly Certificate of Live Birth of the petitioner. ==========================================================
meaningful relationship while she can still perform her maternal and FROM TO
spousal duties.
7. Petitioner is filing this instant petition for this Court to declared
AQUISHA JEWEL OMAC AQUISHA JEWEL VERGONIA
Finding the petition sufficient both in form and substance, let the
SUBASTA
her husband, respondent herein as presumptively dead pursuant instant petition be set for Initial hearing on September 13, 2018 at 8:30 Ang mga sangang prendahanan sa FELY’S JEWELRY & PAWNSHOP
to Art. 41 of the Family Code of the Philippines for purposes of in the morning, at the Session Hall of this Court Bulwagan ng Katarungan, Cagayan de Oro nga ang:
contracting a subsequent marriage. Capitol, Surigao City, at which date, time and place, all persons who may * Main Branch – ana nahimutang sa dalan N. Capistrano/Cruz Taal
Finding the petition sufficient both in form and substance, let the have an interest in the petition are cited to appear and show cause, if any, * Carmen Branch – sa dalan Ipil, atbang sa merkado sa Carmen
instant petition be set for hearing on August 8, 2018 at 8:30 in the morning, why the petition should not be granted. * Cogon Branch I – sa mga dalan Osmeña-J.R. Borja sa Cogon
at the Session Hall of this Court, Bulwagan ng Katarungan, Capitol, Surigao Petitioner is directed to cause the publication of this Order in a * Cogon Branch II – ana sa mga dalan J. R. Borja ug
City, at which date, time and place, all persons who may have an interest in newspaper of general circulation in the entire Province of Surigao del S. Daumar sa Cogon
the petition are cited to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the Norte once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at his own expense. * Limketkai Branch – sa gawas sa Limketkai Mall atbang sa
petition should not be granted. Let copy of the petition and of this Order be furnished to the Solicitor Parking Area A sa Limketkai Center
Petitioner is directed to cause the publication of this Order in a
General, Makati City, and the Local Civil Registrar of Surigao City and Magpahigayon ug Subasta sa tanang wala mabag-o o wala malukat ang
newspaper of general circulation. Likewise, let summons be issued to
respondent at his last known address. Let copy of this order be furnished petitioner. mga prenda nga milapas na sa gitakdang panahon gikan sa ENERO 01,
the Office of the Solicitor General, Makati City. SO ORDERED. 2018 hangtod sa MARCH 31, 2018.
SO ORDERED. Done in Chambers, May 8, 2018. Ang maong Subasta ipahigayon karong HUNYO 15, 2018 sa may alas
Surigao City, Philippines, March 20, 2018. Surigao City, Philippines. 9:00 ang takna sa buntag hangtud sa alas dose ang takna sa udto. Kini
ipahigayon didto sa ilang tagsa-tagsa ka dapit nga nahisgutan sa unang
(SGD) CATALINA SHINET M. TARE-PALACIO (SGD) LEONILA P. GORGOLON bahin ning maong pahibalo.
Acting Presiding Judge Presiding Judge
MSGD May 25, June 1 & 8, 2018 MGSD June 1, 8 & 15, 2018 TAGDUMALA
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Gold Star Daily

Friday, June 8, 2018

HSBC: BSP may defer rate hikes until Q3 2019
BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipi-
nas (BSP) may leave key
policy rates unchanged until
the third quarter of next year,
HSBC Private Banking Man-
aging Director and head of In-
vestment Strategy and Advi-
sory for Asia Fan Cheuk Wan
said Wednesday.
In a media roundtable here,
Fan said the BSP is expected
to delay hiking policy interest
rates after the May inflation
data suggests tempering of
price pressures in the coming
months.
“We think the BSP will stay
on hold,” she said.
“Latest rhetoric from BSP
also indicate the reluctance of
the central bank to turn hawk-
ish,” she added.
This was also echoed by
First Grade Finance, Inc.
President and Managing Di-
rector Astro del Castillo.
“Considering that it’s
within the levels that they
expected, the measures taken
by BSP is adequate enough.
I don’t think there’s higher
pressure for them to hike in-
Editor: Ben Balce
7
terest rates,” del Castillo told
the Philippine News Agency
(PNA) in a phone interview.
Government data released on
Tuesday showed that inflation
rate last month rose 4.6 percent,
which is 0.1 percent higher from
April’s rate of 4.5 percent.
Last May 10, the central
bank hiked key rates by 25
basis points, which BSP Gov-
ernor Nestor Espenilla Jr. de-
scribed as being in “a timely
manner” to “avoid the neces-
sity of further stronger action
down the road.” (PNA) WAN

PH, Korean businesses sign

THE CAPITAL THAT STARTS IT ALL. Marilou Mamenta, 46, is a meat ven-
dor in Madang Public Market in Mati City for five years. She started a home-
based business by selling meat to provide for their daily needs. She wanted to
move out and rent a space in the market, however, she does not have enough
money to pay for the monthly rentals. So, in 2008 she joined CARD Bank, Inc.,
20 deals worth P4.8 billion
a member institution of CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutionsthat provides FILIPINO business executives tional and emerging threats of gy development, MOU on scien- Dominguez said he assured
microfinance loans, SME loans, and other loans tailored-fit to the evolving
needs of its clients, especially the socio-economically challenged women and and their South Korean coun- terrorism, transnational crimes tific and technological coopera- the South Korean government
families. Marilou was approved for a P3,000 loan, which she immediately used terparts signed at least 20 agree- and piracy at sea. tion, loan agreement on the new of “our strict monitoring of
to rent a space for her meat business. With her new space, Marilou can now ments worth P4.8 billion during “We both also agreed to ramp Cebu International Container these projects to make sure that
display more products earning up to PhP3,000 a day. At present, she could the three-day official visit of up cooperation in the regional Port, MOU between the Depart- none of the Korean taxpayers’
borrow up to P100,000 loanfrom CARD bank. (Supplied photo)
President Rodrigo Duterte in and international fora, especially ment of Transportation and the money is wasted in corruption

Peza pushes for

Seoul, South Korea. in ASEAN, to advance security, Ministry of Land Infrastructure and that all the ODA-supported
In his arrival speech at the Ni- stability and the rule of law,” he and Transport concerning coop- projects will bring lasting ben-
noy Aquino International Airport said. eration in the field of transport, efits to the Filipino people.”

countryside devt
THE Philippine Economic Zone
Authority (PEZA) is encouraging
local government units (LGUs),
private landowners and business
groups to have their lands con-
verted into an economic zone to
enhance their development po-
tential.
Director-General Charito B.
Plaza, in a press conference held
here today, said she found out that
only several areas in the country
have economic zones 23 years
since the law was passed creating
the PEZA.
Most prominent was in the
CALABARZON and Metro Ma-
nila. The presence of economic
zones in these areas result to these
places posting the “lowest poverty
incidence, crime incidence and
eradicated insurgency”.
Also, they contributed 56 per-
cent to the country’s gross domes-
tic product, she said.
“There is a big economic im-
balance. So I am now going
around provinces and cities talk-
ing with the business chambers,
the landowners, the private sec-
tor,” she said.
She added that every region,
province, town and city should
have economic zones to serve as
“economic drivers”.
“We have to spread the devel-
opment in the countryside,” she
stated.
She explained that both the
developer and industrial investor
that locate in an economic zone
will enjoy incentives. They are
entitled to a five percent tax from
their gross income, zero Value
Added Tax (VAT) on local pur-
chases and tax and duty free im-
portation, Plaza added
Foreign investors are allowed
100 percent ownership and they
can also source five percent of
their manpower abroad. They can
sell 30 percent of their products in
the local market while its 50-50
for Filipino investors.
Plaza added that they have a
one-stop shop that will help pro-
cess the requirements of investors.
The PEZA chief also under-
scored that the economic zone
concept has been changed such
that it caters to industries, com-
mercial and residential towards
township. “An eco-zone now is
already a community by itself,”
she said.
As part of the improvement at
the PEZA, she revealed that they
are “spreading the creation of
environment-friendly industriali-
zation”.
Also a PEZA Institute is mulled
in every region that will partner
with the Technical Education and
Skills Development Authority
(TESDA) and the Commission on
Higher Education (Ched) to train
workers to become responsive to
the need of the industry. (PNA)
(NAIA) Tuesday evening, Du-
terte said the agreements would
translate to around 20,000 to
25,000 jobs.
He added he and South Kore-
an President Moon Jae-in further
agreed to significantly strengthen
the partnership in defense and
security and protection of their
people.
He said he and Moon reaf-
firmed their commitment to
work closely in tackling tradi-
‘Banig’ and the women in Mamali, Mati city
PEOPLE in the rural areas or
provinces in the Philippines
mostly use banig (sleeping
mats) for sleeping. It may not be
as comfortable to others unlike
foams or latex mattresses, but it
is affordable.
According to the National
Commission on Culture and the
Arts (NCCA) website, banig is
a handwoven mat that was tradi-
tionally made in the Philippines.
Technically, it is not a textile.
Moreover, depending on the re-
gion in the Philippines, the mat
is made of buri (palm), pandan
or sea grass leaves, or native
leaves. The leaves are dried,
usually dyed, then cut into strips
and woven into mats, which
may be plain or intricate.
In Mamali, Mati City, women
weave banig for a living. Mat-
making in Mamali, accordingly,
started back in 1970s, although
the people in the present genera-
tion were not able to trace back
Duterte said the two countries
forged new bilateral agreements
that would increase collaboration
in science and technology, infra-
structure development, renew-
able energy deployment, trade
and economic relations, trans-
portation, agriculture, forestry
and communications.
These bilateral agreements are
the memorandum of understand-
ing (MOU) for cooperation on
the expansion of renewable ener-
its history.
Ofelia Elan, 59, was one of
these women weavers. Weaving
has been part of her life; a skill
that has been passed on from
generation to generation.
Ofelia, however, decided to
stop weaving because of her
age. She opted to use her loan
and establishment of the Joint
Commission for Trade and Eco-
nomic Cooperation.
Finance Secretary Carlos G.
Dominguez earlier announced
that South Korea set aside an
official development assis-
tance fund (ODA) worth $1
billion to finance the Duterte
administration’s “Build, Build,
Build” program. This is twice
the ODA of P500 million from
2011 to 2013.
from CARD Bank in buying
raw materials and have it done
by her neighbors. “I want my
neighbors to also experience
weaving at the same time earn
from it,” she added.
A finished product is sold in
the market for P100-160, de-
pending on the size. Some peo-
“I expressed the gratitude
of the Filipino people for the
strong support South Korea ex-
tends to our economic modern-
ization. South Korea is firmly
committed to the Philippines
economic emergence. We are
ready to take our place as one
of Asia’s tiger economies, and
we will forever be grateful for
the generous partnership ex-
tended by the Korean people,”
he added. (MINDANEWS)
ple buy in bulk to be sold house
to house, while some buy for
personal use.
“This is the kind of livelihood
that the people in Mamali em-
braced. Learning how to weave
mats is easy if the learner is ea-
ger,” Ofelia said.
Indeed, banig is not only
for sleeping or sitting. It is the
source of livelihood that most
women in Mamali depend on
for their daily survival. Ofelia
clearly knew this fact that is
why she always encourage the
women in Mamali with CARD
Bank’s financial support to con-
tinue weaving as a way to con-
tribute towards a more devel-
oped community.
CARD Bank, Inc.provides
microfinance loans, SME loans,
and other loans tailored-fit to the
evolving needs of its clients, es-
pecially the socio-economically
challenged women and families.
(PR)

Better jobs, manufacturing data to support Philippines’ 2nd Quarter growth

NATIONAL Economic and De-
velopment Authority (NEDA)
undersecretary Rosemarie Edil-
lon expressed confidence that the
improving performance of the
country’s labor force and manu-
facturing sector will spur forward
the country’s economy in the sec-
ond quarter of 2018.
This is after the government
released on Tuesday the labor and
manufacturing data for April this
year, which showed unemploy-
ment rate declined to 5.5 percent
while manufacturing output in-
creased by 31.1 percent.
EDILLON “The numbers, with respect to
employment are actually good;
with respect to manufacturing
performance, it’s actually good.
And this goes well with our
economic performance for the
second quarter,” Edillon said in
a joint press briefing with the De-
partment of Budget and Manage-
ment (DBM) and Department of
Finance (DOF) Tuesday.
Government data showed that
robust performance of industries
have contributed largely to reduce
the number of jobless in the coun-
try in April. Construction sector,
boosted by the administration’s
Build Build Build Program, cre-
ated 468,000 jobs of over 600,000
additional jobs in the market.
The Build Build Build Pro-
gram aims to bridge infrastructure
gaps in the country and address
logistics bottlenecks that would
improve the local business envi-
ronment.
It was also noted that the easing
month-on-month inflation rate,
which started in April and con-
tinued last month, will back the
further expansion of the country’s
gross domestic product (GDP) for
Q2 2018.
Inflation in May was recorded
at 4.6 percent, only 0.1 percentage
point higher than April’s consum-
er price index of 4.5 percent.
In a phone interview, First
Grade Finance, Inc. President
and Managing Director Astro del
Castillo said both data on jobs and
factory output coupled with the
expected easing of price pressures
in the coming months are favora-
ble for the Philippine economy
this second quarter.
But del Castillo also noted that
Q2 economic data are generally
better than the previous quarter.
In the first quarter of 2018, the
country’s GDP rose 6.8 percent.
(PNA)
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Kissing bandit
A FUNNY thing happened during Pres-
ident Digong’s visit to Korea. There,
our president stood
Plateau’s Voice up like an innocent
high school student
waiting for a very
embarrassed girl-
friend to offer her lips
for a kiss. There was
a deafening tension
as the crowd waited
Cesar Gorillo for two lips to bury
into each other while
the woman, married to a South Korean,
tried to fight her seeming apprehension
at the president’s request but not hiding
her tremendous excitement. The crowd
loved it. They had never seen that kind
of drama in their whole lives. And so
with many of the Filipinos who are
already used to the many antics of their
beloved president just to entertain the
crowd.
And I loved it, too. So uncommon, so
unconventional, so uncharacteristic of a
president of a republic, and so funny.
But the usual critics were not
amused. They called him a sexist and
an opportunist who likens himself to
The falling ax in the mind
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental – Chief
Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno of the
judiciary department of
the Republic was axed.
Out.
Is the President that
scared, that the ax may
next fall on him that he
has to secure the as-
surance and support of
no less than Commu-
William Adan nist China’s president
Xi Jinping?
But who is really after the President’s
head? Is there a group with enough pow-
er and capacity to do it?
However he talks, there’s no denying
that PRRD is an accomplished strate-
gist. He has packed Congress with his
lapping dogs; thanks to the revival of
the corruption maker pork barrel. The
Supreme Court has started wagging its
tail, too. He has secured the loyalty of
the armed security forces of the State by
raising their salaries and other emolu-
ments heaven high beyond anybody’s
expectation.
Meanwhile, the political opposition
looks emaciated and does not have the
capacity to clip the excesses around it
or has shown any meaningful activity
Mind games
MALAYBALAY City – Game 1 of the
NBA Finals between Cleveland Cava-
liers and Golden State
Warriors could have
gone either way had
Cleveland’s George
Hill made his second
free throw with just
4.7 seconds left and
with the score tied.
Teammate JR Smith
H. Marcos got the rebound after the
Mordeno missed free throw, but
instead of calling a timeout or making
an attempt to shoot, he dribbled away
from the basket as time expired. LeBron
James could only outstretch both arms,
mouth agape, as if to tell Smith “you’re
such an idiot.”
I consider Smith one of NBA’s cun-
ning guards, so I was surprised why his
faculties failed him a few seconds away
from a possible win. His endgame blun-
Friday, June 8, 2018
an authoritarian dictator who could kiss
anybody at his will because his subjects
are afraid to say no.
But what was wrong with that kiss?
It was in front of a crowd for all to see.
Thus, it can always be considered a
social kiss. And the people loved it. And
it would be a tremendous honor for a
woman who was definitely a fan of the
president to have been a recipient of a
presidential kiss.
The problem with some people is
that they put too many restrictions on
presidential actions without considering
the manner it was done in what type of
crowd. That crowd was composed of
Filipinos working in a lonely place like
South Korea who trooped to that place
just to see their beloved president. And
for a president to request for a kiss from
a Filipina without any malicious inten-
tions is a sight that can never be seen
in decades, even in history. If I were a
husband of that woman, it would be a
great honor for me and I would frame
that picture at the entrance to my home.
This president we have is one who
does away with the many protocols that
See GORILLO/p.9
to prove its worth. Indeed, it’s rightly
called yellow.
The Bangsamoro rebels have been
quieted by an assurance of a grandiose
self-rule via federalism.
The NPA can only afford a mosqui-
to-like disturbance here and there.
The CIA won’t dare any external
adventure to remove him with his
good-vibes Trump around. The US
won’t dare anything unless, of course,
an intervention will greatly advance its
own interest. It will not, under present
circumstances, when China is flexing
its muscles in West Philippine Sea. A
misstep that may lead to a confrontation
is not worth anything.
The threat of an arrest by the Inter-
national Criminal Court (ICC) for his
alleged crime against humanity will
remain just that – a threat. An arrest will
never happen. The ICC can’t even step a
foot in Philippine soil to conduct on-
site investigation on EJK; the minion of
trolls will surely chase its investigators
away.
There is nothing around to fear then.
So what is the Time’s strongman afraid
of?
If there’s none, then it is fear itself,
See ADAN/p.9
der proved once more that championship
games require not just skills but also a
good amount of mental toughness.
Talking about mental toughness, the
Warriors appear to have a heavy dose
of it. They never panicked each time
the Cavaliers took the lead or mounted
rallies. Although James scored 50 points
in Game 1 to join the elite company of
Michael Jordan, Jerry West and other
NBA greats who tallied 50 or more in a
playoff game, Golden State’s team effort
spoiled that individual feat.
The reason for the Warriors’ confi-
dence could be because they know the
Cavaliers’ offense would often, if not
always, revolve around James.
In short, the Cavaliers are predict-
able. A look at Cleveland’s half court
formation would show James handling
the ball while the rest prepositioned
themselves at the rainbow area waiting
See MORDENO/p.9
Editor: Herbie Gomez
8
Muni-muni
THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geo-
physical and Astronomical Services
Administration (Pagasa) declares rainy
season has arrived once
Ms. Behavin’
it’s raining for five
days straight. I guess
that means if it rains
cows and carabaos
for one day causing
floods of “Sendong”
proportions, it’s still
not rainy season if the
deluge fails to con- Netnet
tinue for four more days. Camomot
The rainfall measurement
in millimeters is an additional minimum
requirement before rainy season can
be declared, proving that the weather,
even before climate change, must have
always been complicated.
The intro for Level 42’s “Some-
thing About You” is in my minute brain
once raindrops are falling on my head.
Lightning, thunder, and then, that instru-
mental intro followed by the song’s first
lines: “How, how can it be/That a love
carved out of caring/Fashioned by fate
could suffer so hard.”
What’s the connect? I don’t know.
Must be remnants from another life once
upon a time. We have chapters, like a
book. Or episodes, like a TV series. Pre-
quels and sequels like the “Star Wars”
franchise that your brain needs to reboot
with before watching the latest install-
ment.
The cool weather the rainy season
brings can make that brain indulge in
muni-muni on where you were before,
where you are now, and where you want
to be. The past, no matter how chaotic
it was, did help you achieve Realization
101. So, express some gratitude to that
past as you move forward to the future.
Cheesy, no? But a grilled sandwich is
usually yummier with melted cheese
dripping down its sides. Add a thin film
of strawberry jam, pair that with hot
choco on a rainy afternoon, listen to the
intro of “Something About You,” and
that can be one of your best days ever.
The summer heat, on the other hand,
doesn’t inspire any muni-muni as you
face the air-conditioner hoping it will
tone down the hot flashes. The only perk
of that heat is quick-drying laundry and
towels.
The rainy season could be here but
the heat still continues through Pres-
idential Communications Operations
Office Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson
and Kris Aquino. Uson has always been
pro-Duterte and anti-Dilawan in her
social media posts and this time, she
compared the kissing scene of President
Rody Duterte and the married Filipina
in South Korea to the kisses that some
women planted on the face of Ninoy
Aquino while on the plane that took him
back to Manila on that fateful day, Aug.
21, 1983.
This is the same Uson who “relo-
cated” Mayon volcano from Albay to
Naga City, Camarines Sur, so, if she’s
geographically incorrect, the possibility
of being politically incorrect is simply
another day in her paradise.
The South Korea kiss is the kind that
some people wish to unsee through Ca-
ble’s time machine and Doctor Strange’s
Time Stone to help them go back to that
exact second right before the infamous
kiss. Gosh. How to unsee that. Rewind,
skip, fast forward.
And as if that’s not enough, the
kissed Filipina granted a video inter-
view where she sounded like she kissed
Gong Yoo. Here’s unsolicited advice, for
her to visit Nami Island where she can
hopefully make muni-muni on whether
See CAMOMOT/p.9

Catch
From page 1
Cagayan de Oro has been
marking the same annual
feast with a procession.
Police also claimed the
the two were also suspect-
ed to be sending medical
supplies to remnants of the
Maute Group.
Camp Alagar said the
suspects were brought to the
Criminal Investigation and
Detection Group in Camp
Evangelista for detention
and they would be charged
with illegal possession of
firearm and explosives be-
fore the City Prosecutor’s
Office.
According to the police,
the arrest of Abusalam and
Palmitos was a result of the
collaboration of the CIDG,
National Intelligence Co-
ordinating Agency (Nica),
Camp Alagar’s Regional
Intelligence Unit, 4th Mili-
tary Intelligence Group, and
Cocpo’s City Intelligence
Unit.
Scholarships
From page 1
trance examination given
by state colleges and uni-
versities.
“Kung makapasar ka
sa exam then libre ka na sa
tuition and miscellaneous
fees,” he said.
He said that aside from
the scholarship program
“Tulong-Dunong Program”
of the Commission on High-
er Education (Ched), there
is the Tertiary Education
System (TES) for students
from families covered by
the Pantawid Pamilyang
Gorillo
From page 8
often impede his commu-
nication with his beloved
people. He comes to us as
a person just like any of us,
a man in the streets and no
advice from the best experts
in protocol, proper conduct,
decorum and what have you
can stop him. He has thrown
a lot of prepared speeches
because he cannot stand the
prospect of reading from
a written speech prepared
by his advisers at the cost
of allowing him to fail to
communicate what is in his
heart. He loves to curse and
that’s it.
We have already pro-
duced a lot of leaders with
the best training in proto-
cols, good manners and
accepted diplomacy. But
sadly, they stole our mon-
ey, never solved our drug
problem, allowed lawless
people to lord over our
land and hid many of their
crimes from the face of our
people.
But here comes Digong
who loves to kiss women in
public, who curses a lot and
whose manners and right
conduct are always the neg-
ative subjects of the usual
critics but who have done
nothing for our country.
I’d rather have a kissing
Pilipino Program.
Ched, through the TES
program, spends P20 thou-
sand every semester for
qualified students from im-
poverished families. This,
he said, is supposed to cover
expenses for books, school
projects, board and lodging,
and allowances.
“The fund [for this]
comes from the P40-bil-
lion education budget,”
Nograles said.
For those who fail to
qualify or pass the entrance
examinations, Nograles
gave this advice: take up
free vocational courses be-
ing offered by the Technical
Education and Skills Devel-
opment Authority (Tesda).
Says
From page 1
In a statement of Kalumbay,
a lumad federation of tribal
groups in northern Mind-
anao, when confronted the
two men allegedly said that
they were from city hall
and that the provincial cap-
itol ordered them to set up
equipment and play videos
and music.
However, the evacuees’
spokesperson Sarista Acos-
ta said both the capitol and
city hall denied issuing an
order and that they did not
send the men there.
Supporters of Acosta’s
group also said soldiers and
police officers have been
encircling the evacuation
site throughout the night.
Nearly 40 Higaonon
families have put up an
evacuation center at the cap-
itol grounds after troopers
bandit for a president than
a very well-mannered one
who steals my country’s
money without me even
knowing about it.
Adan
From page 8
the fear in his mind – the
fear of fear.
And this is the worst
kind of fear, the fear with-
out shape or form, with no
material existence. This
fear is a malevolent ghost,
the resident evil in the
mind. This fear becomes
pain that turns a strong-
man into a weakling. The
only way to overcome this
worst enemy is to take a
high dose of Fentanyl and
be in cloud nine as he once
claimed (joke or no joke).
Of course, to quell
the disquieting backlash,
the secured assurance of
friend Xi about Tay Di-
gong’s continuous stay in
the Palace by the murky
Pasig will soon be declared
as a joke.
Declaring an unthink-
able as a joke has been
proven by the regime as
the best way out of a quag-
mire.
But mind you, he that
started the joke that started
the whole world crying
would soon find that the
of the 58th Infantry Battal-
ion of the Army allegedly
occupied their community
in Sitio Kamansi, Barangay
Banglay in Lagonglong,
Misamis Oriental.
Over 150 evacuees left
their homes in May 26 and
first set up camp at Lagon-
glong town proper on May
29 after days of trekking.
It is the community’s
sixth forced evacuation
since 2015.
The Higaonons believe
that the intensified military
operations were aimed at
driving them away from
their ancestral land which
covers parts of Mt. Ba-
latukan, and facilitate the
entry of large-scale mining
companies and agri-busi-
ness plantations, Lumad
organization Katungod said.
(raymund villanueva of
kodao)
Tells
From page 1
that would again ask the
Office of the City Admin-
istrator to finalize it or sub-
mit its recommendations.
This, according to Sabugaa,
would take another 10 days.
“Dili pwede nga mo-in-
gon kamo nga langay-lan-
gayon,” he said.
But Sabugaa said the
ordinance, even if unsigned
by the mayor, would be in
effect 15 days after it has
been reviewed by City Le-
gal Office.
Last week, Sonny Hi-
nosolango, convenor of
Alyansa MP3, complained.
He pointed out that the ordi-
nance was approved by the
joke would be on him.
Here’s the Bee Gees for
the exact reminder:
I started a joke which
started the whole world
crying
But I didn’t see that the
joke was on me oh no
I started to cry which
started the whole world
laughing
Oh If I’d only seen that
the joke was on me
I looked at the skies
running my hands over
my eyes
And I fell out of bed
hurting my head from
things that I said
Till I finally died which
started the whole world
living
Oh if I’d only seen that
the joke was on me
I looked at the skies
running my hands over
my eyes
And I fell out of bed
hurting my head from
things that I said
Till I finally died which
started the whole world
living
Oh if I’d only seen that
the joke was on me.
( Wi l l i a m R . A d a n ,
Ph.D., is retired professor
and former chancellor of
Mindanao State Univer-
sity at Naawan, Misamis
Oriental.)
city council in April.
Alyansa MP3 is an alli-
ance of 10 motorela drivers’
and owners’ groups in the
city.
Hinosolango said their
petition for a P1-increase
in motorela fare or to P7,
the first in 10 years, was ap-
proved by the city council.
The measure was authored
by Councilor Teodulfo Lao
Jr..
He said the organization
was disappointed because
Moreno did not act on it yet.
Sabugaa maintained that
the process have to be fol-
lowed.
“The intention of the
executive is to harmonize
all approved ordinances.
Hulatan lang nato kay tua
pa sa legal and licensing,”
he said.
Based on the Lao ordi-
nance, the new motorela
regular fare is P7, and P5.50
for high school and college
students, senior citizens and
those with disabilities, and
P4 for elementary graders.
The new ordinance im-
poses a P500-fine on drivers
found overcharging.
About
From page 1
er onstage in exchange for
a book, during a meeting
with the Filipino community
in Seoul, South Korea on
Sunday.
Gabriela-Southern Min-
danao chair Jean Lindo said,
“Of course, they may justify
that the woman gave consent
and felt honored. But this is
not about the woman. This
is about abuse of authority.”
She said that since it was
Mordeno
From page 8
for the chance to launch a
triple or make a layup from
the weak side. Defenders
would double-team him
once he drove to the paint,
a tactic they didn’t use on
his teammates to prevent
freeing up any shooter from
the perimeter.
In contrast to the Cav-
aliers’ James-centered of-
fense, the Warriors relied
on team effort, resulting
in more balanced scoring
compared to the opponents.
Besides, the Warriors
showed more physicali-
ty, particularly in defend-
ing James, while Tristan
Thompson and Cleveland’s
other big men looked hesi-
tant to bang bodies.
When the series shifts to
Cleveland on Wednesday,
it would be interesting to
see if the home crowd can
boost the Cavaliers’ per-
formance. A shaky propo-
sition, I should say, since
the Cavaliers are only 4-4
against the Warriors at
home in all finals. In ad-
dition, if they care about
statistics, they know they
have to win game 3, as no
NBA team has come out of
a 0-3 hole.
Again, it would be a
tough mental job for the
Friday, June 8, 2018
the then mayor Duterte who
approved the 1997 Women
Development Code of Davao
City, he should know how
women view abuse against
them and under what circum-
stances it would happen.
She said the President
should obey the Code of Pro-
fessional Conduct as do most
of the Filipino professional
workers.
“There is a Code of Pro-
fessional Conduct. If ordi-
nary professionals are re-
quired to follow, then more is
required of a president. When
women raise their collective
voices, the perspective is
Gender Justice, and it is not
about moralizing. It is really
defending women,” she said.
Lindo lamented what
she said were the continuing
“misogynistic remarks” of
the president.
“But really, maybe he
feels that he is President he
can make all the sexist and
misogynistic remarks or do
as he did and get away with
it. You call this rule by law,
whereby he is the exception
to the rule. If the rule of
law is operational, even the
President will obey the rule,”
she said.
In his arrival message at
the Ninoy Aquino Interna-
tional Airport on Tuesday
evening, Duterte maintained
that it was his “style” even
when he was still mayor and
that he saw “nothing in a
simple kiss.”
He claimed they (audi-
ence) “enjoyed” the kissing
and that it was meant to
entertain them.
“We enjoyed it. It was a
showbiz and everybody en-
joyed it. Asking for malice, I
Cavaliers considering that
momentum is on the side
of the Warriors. Yes, they
overcame the Boston Celt-
ics who were ahead, 2-0,
in the Eastern Conference
finals. But the Celtics, aside
from being an inexperi-
enced team and missing the
services of Gordon Hay-
ward and Kyrie Irving due
to injuries, did not do well
on the road this season.
Let’s see if the Cavaliers
can muster enough tenaci-
ty to surmount analytics.
-Mindanews
E-mail: hmcmordeno@
gmail.com
Camomot
From page 8
that kiss could have ended
up as a scene in the Kore-
anovela, “Winter Sonata.”
The Pinoy was once
assured that President
Duterte had the best wish-
es for Pinas and that same
Pinoy keeps assuring him-
self that indeed the presi-
dent is sincere in serving
the country. But after
that kiss, the Pinoy may
now wonder, confused on
when the president’s sense
of humor starts and when
it has to stop.
There’s such a thing
9
do not do it in public if there
is malice. I would pull the
woman’s -- down somewhere
along the empty hall there,”
he said.
He even bragged that
he would kiss “every wom-
an, lips to lips” during the
campaigns when he ran for
mayor.
“Ayaw mong maniwala?
Tignan mo ng footage ng
ABS-CBN. Hindi lang ’yan
smack, ’yung ibang babae
gusto talaga ng romance.
Style ko ’yan eh. Maghanap
kayo ng ibang style ninyo,”
he said.
It was not the first time
the President was criticized
for his remarks about women.
Earlier, Duterte said he
would order the military to
shoot the private parts of
female members of the New
People’s Army to make them
useless, and declared he does
not want a woman to lead the
Supreme Court or the Office
of the Ombudsman.
The SC was led by former
Chief Justice Maria Lourdes
Sereno, who was removed
last month by her colleagues
via a quo warranto petition
filed by Solicitor General
Jose Calida.
Another woman, Conchi-
ta Carpio-Morales, leads the
Office of the Ombudsman.
During the campaign in
2016, then presidential can-
didate Duterte drew flak for
his rape joke about Jacque-
line Hamill, the Australian
lay missionary who was
raped and killed during a
hostage-taking incident at
the Metrodiscom detention
center in Davao City in 1989.
(antonio colina iv of min-
danews)
as what a public rela-
tions (PR) team may call
presidential. Presidential
in action, presidential
in words, presidential in
demeanor. One reaches
a certain point in his life
when he’s promoted to a
higher level and now has
to behave accordingly.
But President Duterte
has been a PR nightmare
and at the same time a PR
team’s miracle of mira-
cles. He doesn’t follow
any personality-devel-
opment rule and yet his
popularity among the
madlang pehpohl man-
ages to soar forevermore.
And it’s precisely his
no-nonsense speeches
and behavior that endear
him to his fans who are
tired of pa-cute politicians
whose words are merely
lip service.
The rainy weather is
supposed to cool us down
to nirvana perfection, so,
imagine President Dute-
rte speaking and behav-
ing like former President
Noynoy Aquino. Or even
like Tita Cory. If you
can imagine that as the
president’s new image,
then, “Come with me and
you’ll be/In a world of
pure imagination/Take a
look and you’ll see/Into
your imagination.”
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Gold Star Daily

11 Friday, June 8, 2018

Editor: Cong B. Corrales

Solon slams US, China plans to militarize WPS

BAYAN Muna Rep. Carlos
Isagani Zarate assailed the
plan of the United States
of America’s Pentagon to
intensify its naval patrols
in the West Philippine Sea
(WPS) in a bid to challenge
China’s equally condem-
nable military build-up in
the area.
“The situation in the WPS
is really getting serious. The
06 06 2018 PR - U.S. Military Provides Personal Protective Equipment for the Philippine Marine Corps
US and China should stop
their saber rattling so as to
lessen the tension in the area.
The Philippines along with
other claimants are in a situa-
tion akin to having two bullies
in their backyard raring for a
fight and thrash each other
without regard for the back-
yard or the houses nearby,”
said Zarate.
“We are again asking
our neighbors and fellow
claimants like Vietnam,
Brunei, Taiwan and Malay-
sia to band together with
the Philippines and stand
up against these bullies. We
are also asking the interna-
tional community to step in
and pressure both US and
China to demilitarize and
de-escalate the tension in the
region,” Zarate added. (PR)

NEW EQUIPMENT. Members of the Philippine Marine Corps conduct inventory of the 525 sets of Personal
Protective Equipment provided by the U.S. military. Supplied photo

US provides personal protective

equipment for PH Marines Corps
THE US military provided
new Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) to the
Philippine Marine Special
Operations Group (Mar-
sog) and Inshore Boat Bat-
talion at Fort Bonifacio,
Taguig City, recently.
The 525 sets of ballistic
vests, lightweight ballis-
tic plates, tactical ballistic
helmets, and accessories
provided through the Coun-
terterrorism Train and Equip
Program are valued at P178
million ($3.4 million).
The equipment will
provide increased pro-
tection for personnel con-
ducting counterterrorism
operations, as well as
operations against trans-
national threats, specifi-
cally in the southern Phil-
ippines. The recent force
protection equipment
delivery will fill critical
equipment gaps for Ma-
rine Operators within
Marsig, a key Counter-
terrorism and Special
Operations unit within the
Philippine Marine Corps.
The United States, as
a longstanding ally of
the Philippines, contin-
ues to provide support to
the Armed Forces of the
Philippines through both
grant assistance and ex-
pedited sales of arms and
munitions to assist both
long-term AFP modern-
ization goals and urgent
Mayor Marritta Roa Abugado of Balingasag Misamis Oriental during an
counterterrorism and hu- interview with Mindanao Gold Star Daily correspondent Rene J. Abris,
manitarian assistance and Mayor said “Kabahin sa iyang hangyo sa Sangguniang Bayan nga unta
mahatagan ug pagtagad ang iyang panginahanglan alang sa katawhan
disaster relief require- sa Lungsod sa Balingasag.”
ments. (usaid) Photo by: Correspondent Michelou Estanislao
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hereby served to the public that MIRASOL MOLINA ANCIS has JOSEPHINE to JOSEPHINE in the birth certificate of CLAIRE for change of first name from “ELY” to “ELLEN’’ and correction of
filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from JOSEPHINE MADRONERO VARQUEZ who was born on November entry in the date of birth from “JAN. 11, 1976” to “JANUARY 16,
JESSIE to MIRASOL in the birth certificate of JESSIE CULA MOLINA 11, 1960 at Misamis Occ. Prov’l Hospital, Oroquieta, Misamis 1973” in the certificate of live birth of ELY BENSON LIMOSNERO at
who was born on April 2, 1971 at Lala, Lanao del Norte and whose Occidental and whose parents are Clara Laguitao Madronero and Clarin Settlement, Oroquieta City and whose parents are Laureto
parents are Eleuterio Molina and Rosa Cula. Jose BalioVarquez. C. Limosneroand Concepcion Benson.
Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his Any person adversely affected by said petition may file written
written opposition with this Office not later than 15 days. written opposition with this Office not later than 14 June 2018. opposition with this Office not later than 14 May 2018.
(SGD) MARICHU M. SANCHEZ, MBA, MA (SGD.) ENGR. BEAU L. CABAHUG (SGD.) ENGR. BEAU L. CABAHUG
Municipal Civil Registrar Civil Registrar City Civil Registrar
MGSD June 1 & 8, 2018 MGSD June 1 & 8, 2018 MGSD June 1 & 8, 2018
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Republic of the Philippines
Region XII Section 6. Existing Rights. No right accrued, action or proceeding commenced
Province of Cotabato before the effectivity of this Code shall be adversely affected by any provisions hereof.
Municipality of Banisilan Thereafter, all procedures or actions to be taken shall conform to the provisions of this
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN Code whenever possible.

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 437TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE Section 7. Reference to Code. Whenever reference is made to any portion of
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF BANISILAN, COTABATO HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 8, this Code, such reference shall apply to all amendments and additions now or may
2018 AT THE SB SESSION HALL hereafter be introduced.

Present: Section 8. Effect of Heading. The Chapter, Article and Section headings do not
Hon. John Raymund P. Allado Municipal Vice Mayor/ in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions contained in this
Presiding Officer Code.
Hon. Julier D. Caranay SB Member
Hon. Julius M. Valdez SB Member Section 9. Relation to Prior Ordinance. The provisions of this Code which are
Hon. Marife B. Paredes SB Member substantially the same as that of previous or existing ordinances particularly when
Hon. Mary Ann G. Aniero SB Member dealing with the same subject-matter shall be construed as “restatement” and not as
Hon. Adonis B. Palmes SB Member a new enactment.
Hon. Peter D. Pagurayan SB Member
Hon. Albert A. Allado SB Member Article III. Definitions
ON LEAVE:
Hon. Abel M. Abas SB Member Section 10. Meaning of Technical Terms. As used in this Code:
Hon. Melvin A. Salvador SB Member/ABC President
Motor Vehicle – refers to any vehicle propelled by any power other than muscular
power using the public highways, but excepting road rollers, trolley cars, street-
MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 70-2018 sweepers, sprinklers, lawn mowers, bulldozers, graders, forklifts, amphibian trucks,
Sponsor: Hon. John Raymund P. Allado and cranes if not used on public highways, vehicles which run only on rails or tracks
Co-sponsor: Committee on Transportation and tractors, trailers and traction engines of all kinds use exclusively for agricultural
purposes.
Be it enacted by the Sangguniang Bayan of Banisilan, Cotabato that:
Van for Hire – refers to Van that renders transport services for a fee
CHAPTER I
GENERAL PROVISIONS Citation Ticket – refers to a ticket issued to those who committed violation of any
provision of this traffic code
Article I. Short Title and Scope
Helmets – refers to a headgear usually worn by amateur/professional cyclist
Section 1. Title. This Ordinance shall be known as the “Traffic Code of Banisilan, and motorcyclist serving as a protection against head injury, as prescribed by the
Cotabato” LTFRB.

Section 2. Scope. This Code covers all general ordinances and special ordinances BTFRB – refers to Banisilan Tricycle Franchising and Regulatory Board which
of Banisilan pertaining to traffic management and other related matters. issues permit to operate as public utility tricycles.

Article II. Rules of Construction
Section 3. Words and Phrases. Words and phrases embodied in this Code but not
herein specifically defined shall have the same meaning as found in legal dictionaries
as well as in existing laws.
Section 4. Construction of Codal Provisions. In construing the provisions of
this Code, the following rules of construction shall be observed unless otherwise
inconsistent with the manifest intent of the provisions or when applied they would lead
to absurd or highly improbable results.
a) General Rule. All words and phrases shall be construed and understood
according to the common and approved usage of the language; but technical
words and phrases and such other words in this Code which may have acquired a
peculiar or appropriate meaning shall be construed and understood according to
such technical, peculiar or appropriate meaning.
BTFRB Franchise – is a special privilege granted by the Municipality of Banisilan,
Cotabato to any person or any juridical entity to use and operate tricycle unit/s as
public utility rendering transport services for a fee.
Delivery Trucks/Vans/Haulers – refers to a vehicle engaged in the delivery and
transporting of goods.
Drag Racing – refers to prohibited speed competition between two (2) or more
vehicles of any type within the jurisdiction of the municipality.
Driver – refers to any person who drives motor vehicles and the likes and duly
licensed as such by the Land Transportation Office.
LTFRB – refers to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board.
LTO – refers to the Land Transportation Office.

b) Gender and Number. Every word in this Code importing the masculine gender Motorcycle – refers to any motor vehicles with two wheels.
shall extend to both male and female. Every word importing the singular number
shall extend and apply to several persons or things as well; and every word MTO – refers to Municipal Treasurer’s Office of Banisilan, Cotabato
importing the plural number shall extend, and applied, also to one person or thing.
TEMO– refers to Traffic Enforcement and Management Office.
c) Computation of Time. The time within which an act is to be done as provided
in this Code, or in any rule or regulation issued pursuant to the provisions thereof, Terminal – refers to a particular waiting area used for loading and unloading of
when expressed in days shall be computed by excluding the first day and including passengers and cargoes.
the last day, except when the last day falls on Sunday or holiday, in which case, the
same shall be excluded from the computations and the next business day shall be Tricycle – refers to a motorcycle with a cab/side car.
considered the last day.
Driver - means a person duly licensed to drive a motor vehicle. This term is
d) Tenses. The use of any verb in the present tense shall include the future synonymous to that term “chauffeur”.
whenever applicable. The words “shall have been” shall include past and future
cases. The use of the word “shall” in this Code means the act being required to be Highways – refers to any public thoroughfare, public boulevard, driveway,
done is mandatory, whereas when the word “may” is used, it means permissive. avenue, park, alley and callejon, but shall not include roadway on grounds owned
by private persons, colleges, universities or other similar institutions.
e) References. All references to the “Chapters”, “Articles”, or “Sections” are to
chapters, articles or sections in this Code unless otherwise specified. Parking or Parked - means that a motor vehicle has been brought to a stop
on the shoulder or proper edge of a highway, and remains inactive in that place
f) Conflicting Provisions of Chapters. If the provisions of different Chapters conflict or close thereto for an appreciable period of time. A motor vehicle which properly
with or contravene each other, the provisions of each chapter shall prevail as to all stops merely to discharge a passenger or to take-in waiting passenger, or to load or
specific matter and questions involved therein. unload a small quantity of freight with reasonable dispatch shall not be considered
as “parked”, if the motor vehicle again moves away without delay.
g) Conflicting Provisions of Sections. If the provisions of different sections in the
same chapter conflict with each other, the provisions of the Section which is last in No Loading Zone – refers to a designated place or area where motor vehicles
point of sequence shall prevail. are not allowed to load or take in passengers or cargoes.

Section 5. Amendment and Integration of Additional Provisions. Any
amendment on this Code may be introduced to the chapter, article or section concerned.
All ordinances or provisions thereof enacted subsequent to the date of effectivity of
this Code shall be compiled in such a way as to bear the corresponding chapter, article
or section to which such ordinance or provision pertains. Such new provisions shall be
integrated into the corresponding chapter, article or section whenever a new printing
or reproduction of this Code is undertaken upon authorization of the Sangguniang
Bayan.
No Unloading Zone - refers to a designated place or area where motor vehicles
are not allowed to unload or discharge passengers or cargoes.
Public Utility Vehicle - refers to any registered motor vehicle being utilized to
carry passengers for-a-fee.
Article IV
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND MANAGEMENT OFFICE (TEMO)
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(BTFRB) governing body shall be composed of the following:
SECTION 11. CREATION - The Traffic Enforcement and Management Office
(TEMO) is hereby created and placed under the Office of the Municipal Mayor. Chairman : Municipal Mayor
Vice-Chairman : Municipal Administrator
SECTION 12. COMPOSITION – The Traffic Enforcement and Management Office Members : SBM Chairman of Committee on Transportation
(TEMO) shall be composed as follows: SBM Chairman of Committee on Rules
Chairman: Municipal Mayor Municipal Treasurer
Vice-Chairman: SBM Chairman of Committee on Transportation
Members: SBM Chairman of Committee on Rules
Chief of Police - Banisilan PNP/Authorized
SBM Chairman of Committee on Peace and Order Representative
Traffic Manager Traffic Manager
Municipal Treasurer
Municipal Engineer Representative from accredited Transport Group
Chief of Police - Banisilan PNP NGO representative
Traffic Officer of Banisilan PNP
Representative from Accredited NGO
Representative from Accredited Transport Sector SECTION 19.FRANCHISE REQUIREMENTS – There shall be documents required
to be submitted upon application for permit to operate as public utility tricycle, such as:
SECTION 13. FUNCTIONS – The Traffic Enforcement and Management Office
(TEMO) shall have the following functions: 1. Barangay Clearance
2. Police Clearance
1. Monitor and evaluate the planning on implementation of the Traffic Enforcement 3. Current LTO Certificate of Registration (CR)/Official Receipt (OR)
and Management Component undertaken by the various municipalities and city in 4. Certificate of Insurance
the province and national agencies. 5. Road Worthiness Clearance/TEMO Clearance
6. Solid Waste and Management Office Clearance
2. Formulate and recommend traffic measures and management schemes to the 7. Old Certificate of Franchise (for renewal)
Municipal Council for possible legislation.
SECTION 20. ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE:
3. Submit to the Local Chief Executive the periodic and special reports relative to
the traffic enforcement and management activities. 1. Application for permit, issuance, release of new permit and renewal thereof,
shall be on every January of each year. The last digit number of the plate number
4. Keep records of information regarding traffic violations in the enforcement of issued by LTO shall correspond to a particular week of January in the application,
this code. issuance and release of new and renewed permit, accommodated as follows:
Ending numbers 1, 2 and 3 – First week of January
5. Develop and prescribe rules and procedures for the internal operations and Ending numbers 4, 5 and 6 - Second week of January
management on traffic regulations. Ending numbers 7 and 8 - Third week of January
Ending numbers 9 and 0 - Fourth week of January
6. Perform such other related functions as maybe necessary to ensure effective
planning and implementation of traffic enforcement and management scheme. 2. Franchise Fees – it hereby imposed franchise fees for every one(1) tricycle
unit defined as follows:
SECTION 14. THE TRAFFIC MANAGER – There shall be a Traffic Manager to
manage the Traffic Enforcement and Management Office, who shall be under the direct 1. Filing and Processing Fee - 150.00
supervision and control of the Office of the Municipal Mayor and whose duties and 2. Franchise Certificate - 50.00
responsibilities are to implement this code; manage traffic concerns of the municipality 3. Mayor’s Permit - 200.00
and those which may be determined as necessary in relation thereto by the Municipal 4. Road Worthiness/Inspection/Clearance Fee - 50.00
Mayor. He/She shall be appointed from among the regular/casual employee of the 5. Franchise Sticker/Identification Number - 50.00
municipal government and duly designated by the Municipal Mayor for the specific __________
position. TOTAL - ₱ 500.00

SECTION 15. THE TRAFFIC ENFORCERS – The Municipal Mayor of Banisilan
Cotabato, shall appoint traffic enforcers and other personnel primarily responsible for
the enforcement of traffic laws, rules and regulations, and such other responsibilities
which the Municipal Mayor may decree.
SECTION 16. FUNCTIONS OF THE TRAFFIC ENFORCERS – The traffic enforcers
shall have the following functions:
3. For applicants, an additional One Hundred Fifty Pesos (P 150.00) will be
charged for the issuance of new franchise plate.
4. Lost franchise plate will be replaced upon payment of One Hundred Fifty Pesos
(P 150.00).
5. Lost sticker will be replaced upon payment of Fifty Pesos (P 50.00)

1. Enforce the provisions of the Banisilan, Cotabato Traffic Code of 2018 and 6. Tricycle unit/s with white plate will be given franchise provided that they will use
assist the regular members of Banisilan-PNP in the enforcement of all the national it in acquiring yellow plate from LTO. They will be given a grace period of two (2)
laws and related local ordinance on traffic regulation applicable to the national months prior to the release of yellow plate from LTO.
highway and streets within the Municipality of Banisilan, Cotabato;
SECTION 21. FINES/PENALTIES – Those who failed to renew their franchise at
2. Keep records of the names, addresses, driver’s license numbers, and the date specified under Section 20, will be fined as follows:
registration and plate numbers of vehicles, of all violators of this code.
1. One(1)–Three (3) months delayed - One Hundred Pesos (P
3. Apprehend any person violating any provision of this code, and issue Citation 100.00)
Ticket thereof upon confiscation of the driver’s license/official receipt after informing Four (4) – Six (6) months delayed - Two Hundred Pesos (P
the apprehended violator of the violation committed. Any penalty or fine shall be 200.00)
paid to the Municipal Treasurer’s Office. Seven (7) – Nine Months - Three Hundred Pesos
(P300.00)
4. Surrender the confiscated driver’s license or official receipt not more than 24 Ten (10) – Twelve Months delayed - Four Hundred Pesos (P
hours from confiscation to the Traffic Enforcement and Management Office (TEMO). 400.00)

5. When required under the circumstances, immobilize the vehicle driven or 2.For tricycle unit/s with expired franchise/s of more than one (1) year an
operated by traffic violator using approved gadgets, impound the same as may be additional fine of Two Hundred Fifty Pesos (P 250.00) will be charged.
warranted, and to release the same vehicle upon payment of the specified fine/s
prescribed in this code at the MTO., or as may be ordered by the proper authority. SECTION 22. CANCELLATION/REVOCATION – Franchise issued to a particular
individual shall be cancelled or revoked on the following grounds and reasons:
6. Perform such other functions as maybe directed by the Municipal Mayor or his
direct superior on matter pertaining to traffic enforcement and management and the 1. Selling or transferring from one franchise holder to another, use of dummies,
implementation of related ordinances and national laws and regulations. rental or any manner or form to transfer;

SECTION 17. QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications of a Traffic Enforcer shall be as 2. Non-renewed for two (2) consecutive years;
follows:
1. He/she shall be twenty one (21) years old and above. 3. Violations of Municipal Ordinances with regards to traffic and franchise regulations.
2. At least high school graduate.
3. Must have undergone course/training on traffic enforcement and management ARTICLE VI
DRESS CODE, GARBAGE CAN, OVERLOADING,
ARTICLE V SILENCER AND ROAD WORTHINESS
BANISILAN TRICYCLE FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD
SECTION 23. DRESS CODE – Proper dress of a duly licensed driver of any tricycle
SECTION 18.BANISILAN TRICYCLE FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY unit/s legally allowed as a public utility for a fee within the Municipality of Banisilan,
BOARD (BTFRB) - The Banisilan Tricycle Franchising and Regulatory Board (BTFRB) Cotabato, are hereby imposed as follows:
under the Office of the Municipal Mayor, as provided in RA No. 7160 otherwise known
as “Local Government Code of 1991” has the sole and absolute power to issue and 1. Long pants or quarter pants (walking shorts)
renew permit for tricycles to operate as a public utility, and to formulate regulations 2. Any presentable T-shirt
regarding tricycle operations based on existing national laws, provincial ordinances 3. Any shoes or sandals
and municipal ordinances. The Banisilan Tricycle Franchising and Regulatory Board 4. Operator’s/Driver’s I.D (must wear or place visible inside the tricycle unit.

Dress code is automatically lifted during rainy days.
SECTION 24. GARBAGE CAN – Itismandatoryforall tricycle units operating within
the municipality to have a garbage can inside the unit.
SECTION 25. OVERLOADING – Asallowablepassengerload, all tricycle units
operating within the municipality must carry only four (4) adult passengers inside the
sidecar and two (2) adult passengers in the motorcycle behind the driver.
Loading of children, twelve years old and below, shall be limited to only six (6)
inside the sidecar and two (2) behind the driver. Loading of minor passengers as herein
stated beyond this prescribed limit is strictly prohibited. Loading of minor passenger/s
as herein stated in front and behind the tricycle unit is likewise prohibited.
SECTION 26. SILENCER – It is hereby prohibited for any motorcycle and tricycle
unit/s with above average muffler noise to ply within the territorial jurisdiction of the
Municipality of Banisilan, Cotabato. Tricycle and motorcycle unit/s with such muffler
noise must install necessary silencer.
SECTION 27.OPEN PIPE. It is prohibited for any motorcycle vehicle to install noisy
muffler (borabora).
SECTION 28. ROAD WORTHINESS – There shall be required from all tricycle
units a clearance from the Traffic Enforcement and Management Office certifying road
safety and worthiness of the units as a requirement in the application for franchise.
SECTION 29. ROAD WORTHINESS INSPECTION/CLEARANCE FEE – There
shall be included in the Franchise Fee an additional Twenty Five Pesos (P 25.00) as
Road Worthiness Inspection/Clearance Fee.
SECTION 30. VIOLATIONS – Anyone caught violating Article VI shall be penalized
as follows:
For Sections ,23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 :
First Offense -Issuance of citation ticket and a fine of One Hundred Pesos
(P 100.00)
Second Offense -Issuance of citation ticket and a fine of Two Hundred Pesos
(P200.00)
Third Offense-Issuance of citation Ticket and a fine of Three Hundred Pesos
(P 300.00)
Fourth and Succeeding Offense – Issuance of citation ticket and a fine of Five
Hundred Pesos (P 500.00)
ARTICLE VII
DELIVERY VANS/TRUCKS/HAULERS, PUJ’s,
AUV’S/VANS FOR HIRE
SECTION 31. DELIVERY VANS/TRUCKS/HAULERS – Vehicles transporting
goods, merchandise, products, articles of commerce and the likes for delivery.
SECTION 32. Any delivery vans/trucks/haulers making deliveries in or passing
through the municipality, and all public utility vehicles plying or passing through the
municipality , shall pay the amount
of Four Hundred Pesos (P400.00) Philippine Currency for heavy vehicles and Two
Hundred Pesos (P200.00), for light vehicles, Philippine Currency, as Traffic Regulation
Fee. Upon payment of the Traffic Regulation Fee, the payee shall be issued a Sticker
by the Office of the Municipal Mayor which shall be valid from January to December of
the year when the payment is made.
SECTION 33. PENALTIES – Violations of Article VII shall be penalized as follows:
For Section 30:
First Offense - A fine of One Hundred Fifty Pesos (P 150.00)
Second Offense - A fine of Two Hundred Fifty Pesos (P 250.00)
Third Offense - A fine of Five Hundred Pesos (P 500.00)
Fourth and Succeeding Offense -A fine of One Thousand Pesos (P
1,000.00)
ARTICLE VIII
TERMINAL
SECTION 34. TERMINAL – Within the municipality, there shall be only one
regulated terminal for each of the public utility Van/AUV.
SECTION 35. RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION FORTERMINALS
A. For new application:
1. File a written application for the Terminal Regulatory Permit.
2. Provide proof of existence of the association such as SEC Registration,
Municipal/SB Accreditation, List of Officers and Members and financial status.
3. Provide proof that all members have valid LTFRB/LTO permit for AUV’s/Vans
for hire; LTO and Franchise Certificate from BTFRB for tricycles.
4. Pay the necessary (regulatory) fee at the Local Treasurer’s Office prior to
release of the Terminal Regulatory Permit by the issuing officer (The regulatory
fee, whether for new application or renewal, shall be determined by the Municipal
Treasurer’s Office based on the existing Local Tax Ordinance.
B. For renewal of permit:
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1. Submit the old Terminal Regulation Permit to the Issuing Officer (BTFRB).
2. Pay the necessary fee at the Treasurer’s Office.
3. Issuance of the new Terminal Regulation Permit based on the association’s
performance.
SECTION 36. REGULATORY ACTS
1. All AUV’s/Van for hiremust comply with all existing laws applicable to them.
2. Observe order and cleanliness within the terminal and immediate surroundings
at all times.
3. All Officers of the association applying for Terminal Regulation Permit or after
approval thereof shall have responsibility and obligation to discipline their members
with respect to the use of said terminals or its facilities
4. The Terminal Regulation Permit shall be valid for one year and shall be subject
to renewal every year thereafter, approval of which shall be upon the discretion of
the issuing officer based on the association’s performance.
5. And such regulatory acts deemed necessary in the implementation of this
ordinance.
SECTION 37. PENALTY
1. Failure to comply with the requirements stipulated herein shall cause denial of
the application for Terminal Regulation Permit.
2. Violation of any or all the provisions of this Article shall cause the cancellation
of terminal permit or disapproval of renewal of application.
SECTION 38. IMPLEMENTATION
1. The Traffic Management and Enforcement Office (TEMO) shall be tasked to
monitor and submit written report to the Office of the Municipal Mayor relative to the
implementation of this article.
ARTICLE IX
CLOSURE AND OPENING OF ROADS
SECTION 39. TEMPORARY CLOSURE – The Municipal Mayor may temporarily
close any local street, road, thoroughfare or any public place for purposes of establishing
shopping stalls, Sunday flea or night markets or tiangge where goods, merchandise,
commodities or articles of commerce maybe sold and dispensed to the general public.
SECTION 40. Any local street, road, thoroughfare or any public place for which
will be used in birthday celebrations, wedding receptions, reunions and the likes must
secure first a Mayor’s Permit.
SECTION 41. EXEMPTIONS – The following are exempted from securing Mayor’s
Permit in temporary closing of any local street, road, through fare or any public place:
1. Wakes
2. Parades
3. Celebration of local and national holidays
4. Cultural, Civic and Religious activities
5. When public safety is at stake or at risk
SECTION 42. PENALTY – Any violation of Section of this article shall be subjected
to the following penalties:
First Offense A Fine of One Hundred Pesos (P 100.00)
Second Offense A Fine of Two Hundred Pesos (P 200.00)
Third Offense A fine of Three Hundred Pesos (P300.00)
ARTICLE X
COMMON PROVISIONS
SECTION 43. REPAIRS ON ROAD –All vehicle owners shall not be allowed to
undertake any repairs along public roads.
SECTION 44. GARAGE – No public roads in the municipality shall be utilized as a
garage or storage for knocked down units; the owner shall be given twenty four (24)
hours to remove the unit/s, unless, by necessity, The TEMO thru the Traffic Manager
upon request of the owner of the unit/s will give additional time.
SECTION 45. TOWING – Any violation of the preceding section shall cause the
towing of the vehicles and the payment of Five Hundred Pesos (P 500.00) as towing
fee and One Hundred Pesos impounding fee per day all at the cost of the owner.
SECTION 46. TRAFFIC CHANGES – The Traffic Enforcement and Management
Office (TEMO) may from time to time change the flow of traffic as maybe deemed
appropriate and necessary without the need of prior approval from the Sangguniang
Bayan.
SECTION 47. RANDOM CHECK – Traffic Enforcers and PNP Personnel on Traffic
may flag down or stop any vehicle in any of the following circumstances:
1. When there is a reasonable ground to believe that the driver is without a license.
2. When there is a reasonable ground to believe that the driver is under the
influence of intoxicating liquor or prohibited drugs.
3. When there is a reasonable ground to believe that the driver is fugitive of the
law.
4. When there is a reasonable ground to believe that the unit is involved in the
commission of a crime or hot pursuit.

SECTION 48. ADOPTION OF NATIONAL LAWS – For purposes of this code, RA
No. 4136 or National Traffic Rules and Regulations and RA No. 10054 or “The
Mandatory Helmet Act of 2009” are hereby adopted and the penalties provided
therein shall be imposed without prejudice to the provisions of this code with the same
application.
CHAPTER II
TRAFFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
Article XI. Driving Rules and Regulations
Section 49. Right-side Driving. Unless a different course of action is required
in the interest of safety and the security of life, person or property, or because of
unreasonable difficulty of operation in compliance herewith, every person operating
a motor vehicle or an animal-drawn vehicle on a highway shall pass to the right when
meeting persons or vehicles coming toward him, and to the left when overtaking
persons or vehicles going the same direction, and when turning to the left in going from
one highway to another, every vehicle shall be conducted to the right of the center of
the intersection of the highway.
Article XII. Restrictions on the Manner of Driving
and Speed of Motor Vehicles
Section 50. Speed Restrictions.
1] Any person driving a motor vehicle on a highway shall drive the same at a careful
and prudent speed, not greater nor less than is reasonable and proper, having due
regard for the traffic, and width of the highway, and of any other condition then
and there existing; and no person shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway at
such a speed as to endanger the life, limb and property of any person, not a speed
greater than willpermit him to bring the vehicle to a stop within the assured clear
distance ahead.
2] Subject to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the rate of speed of any
motor vehicle shall not exceed the following:
Article XIII. MOTORCYCLES, MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
SPEED CARS, JEEPNEYS AND THE LIKE TRUCKS & BUSES
1. On open highways or country roads, with no “blind corners”, and not closely
borderedby habitation . . . . . . . . . . . 80 KPH 50 KPH
2. On “through streets” or boulevards, clear of traffic, with no “blind corners”. 40
KPH 30 KPH.
3. On other streets with light traffic, when NOT designated as “through streets” . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 KPH 30 KPH
4. Through crowded streets, approaching intersections at “blind corners”, passing
“school zones”, passing other vehicles which are stationary, or for similar dangerous
circumstances . . . . . . . . . . . .20 KPH 20 KPH
Section 51. Exemptions. The rates of speed prescribed above shall not apply to
the following:
1] A physician or his driver when the former responds to emergency calls;
2] The driver of a hospital ambulance on the way to and from the place of accident
or other emergency;
3] Any driver bringing a wounded or sick person for emergency treatment to a
hospital, clinic or any other similar place;
4] The driver of a motor vehicle belonging to the Armed Forces while in use for
official purposes in times of riot, insurrection or invasion.
5] The driver of a vehicle, when he or his passenger is in pursuit of a criminal;
6] A law-enforcement officer who is trying to overtake a violator of traffic laws; and
7] The driver officially operating a motor vehicles of any fire department, provided
that these exemptions shall not be construed to allow useless or unnecessary fast
driving of drivers aforementioned.
Article XIV. Overtaking and Passing a Vehicle
Section 52. Overtaking a Vehicle. The driver of any motor vehicle overtaking
another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass at a safe distance to the
left thereof, and shall not again drive to the right side of the highway until safety clear
of such overtaken vehicle, except that, on a highway, within a business or residential
district, having two or more lanes for the movement of traffic in one direction, the driver
of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle on the right. Nothing in this Article
shall be construed to prohibit a driver overtaking and passing upon the right of other
vehicle which is making or about to make a left turn.
Section 53. Giving way to Overtaking Vehicle. The driver of a vehicle about
to be overtaken by another vehicle approaching from the rear shall give way to the
overtaking vehicle on suitable and audible signal being given by the driver of the
overtaking vehicle, and shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely
passed by the overtaking vehicle.
Section 54. Restrictions on Overtaking and Passing.
a. The driver of a vehicle shall not drive to the left side of the center line of a
highway in overtaking or passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction,
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unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient
distance ahead to permit such overtaking or passing to be made in safety.
b. The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake or pass another vehicle proceeding in
the same direction, when approaching the crest of a grade, nor upon a curve in the
highway, where the driver’s view along the highway is obstructed within a distance
of five hundred (500) feet ahead, except on a highway having two or more lanes for
movement of traffic in one direction where the driver of a vehicle may overtake or
pass another vehicle: Provided, that on a highway, within a business or residential
district, having two or more lanes for movement of traffic in one direction, the driver
of a vehicle
may overtake or pass another vehicle on the right.
c. The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake or pass any other vehicle proceeding
in the same direction, at any railway grade crossing, nor at any intersection of
highways, unless such intersection or crossing is controlled by traffic signal, or
unless permitted to do so by a watchman or a peace officer, except on a highway
having two or more lanes for movement of traffic in one direction where the driver
of a vehicle may overtake or pass another vehicle on the right.
d. The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake or pass, or attempt to pass, any other
vehicle, proceeding in the same direction, between any points indicated by placing
of official temporary warning or caution signs indicating that men are working on
the highway.
e. The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake or pass, or attempt to overtake or
pass, any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction in any “no-passing or
over-taking zone”.
Article XV. Right of Way and Signals
Section 55. Right of Way. The following rules shall be observed in yielding the right
of way:
a] When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection at the same time, the
driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the
right, except as otherwise provided herein. The driver of any vehicle traveling at an
unlawful speed shall forfeit any right of way which he might otherwise have under
the provisions hereof.
b] The driver of a vehicle approaching but not having entered an intersection, shall
yield the right of way to a vehicle within such intersection of turning therein to the left
across the line of travel of such first mentioned vehicle, provided the driver of the
vehicle turning left has given a plainly visible signal of intention to turn as required
herein.
c] The driver of any vehicle upon a highway within a business or residential district
shall yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing such highway within a crosswalk,
except in an intersection where the movement of traffic is being regulated by a traffic
officer or by traffic signal. Every pedestrian crossing a highway within a business or
residential district, at any point other than a cross walk, shall yield the right of way
to vehicles upon the highway.
d] The driver of a vehicle upon a highway shall bring to full stop such vehicle
before traversing any “through street” or railroad crossing: Provided, that when it
is apparent that no hazard exists, the vehicle may be slowed down to ten (10)
kilometers per hour instead of bringing it to a full stop.
Section 56. Exemption to the Right of Way Rules.
a] The driver of a vehicle entering a highway from a private road or driveway shall
yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such highway.
b] The driver of a vehicle upon a highway shall yield the right of way to a police
or fire department vehicle or ambulance when such vehicle is being operated on
official business and the driver thereof sounds audible signal of his approach.
c] The driver of a vehicle entering a “through street” or “stop intersection” shall
yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching in either direction on such “through
street”. Provided, that nothing in this Section shall be construed as relieving the
driver of any vehicle being operated on a “through street or highway” from the duty
of driving with dueregard to safety of vehicles entering such highway or street nor
as protecting the said driver from the consequences of an arbitrary exercise of such
right of way.
Section 57. Signal on Starting, Stopping or Turning. The following rules shall be
observed before starting, stopping, or turning a vehicle:
1. The driver of any vehicle upon a highway, before starting, stopping or turning
from a direct line, shall, first see that such movement can be made in safety, and if
any pedestrian may be affected by such movement, shall give a clearly audible signal
by sounding the horn, and whenever the operation of any other vehicle approaching
or following may be affected by such movement, shall give a signal plainly visible to
the driver of such other vehicles of the intention to make suchmovement.
2. The signal herein required shall be given by means ofextending the hand and
arm beyond the left side of the vehicle,or by any approved mechanical or electrical
signal device.
Article XVI. Turning of Motor Vehicle
Section 58. Turning at Intersections. The following rulesshall be observed when
turning at intersections:
1. The driver of a vehicle intending to run to the right at anintersection shall

approach such intersection in the lane fortraffic nearest to the right-hand side of
the highway and, inturning, shall keep as close as possible to the right-hand curbor
edge of the highway.
2. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left shallapproach such intersection
in the lane for the traffic to theright of and nearest to the center of line of the highway,
and inturning, shall pass to the left of the center of the intersection,except that, upon
highways lanes for traffic and upon one-waystreets, a left turn shall be made from
the left lane of traffic inthe direction in which the vehicle is proceeding.
3. For the purpose of this Section, the center of the intersectionshall mean the
meeting of the medial lines of the highwaysintersecting one another, except when
it is occupied by amonument, grass plot or any permanent structure, other than a
traffic control device.
Article XVII. Parking a Motor Vehicle
Section 59. Prohibited Parking. No driver shall park a vehicle or permit it to stand,
whether attended or unattended, upon a highway in any of the following places:
a. Within an intersection
b. On a crosswalk
c. Within six (6) meters of the intersection of curb lines.
d. Within four (4) meters of the driveway entrance to any fire station.
e. Within four (4) meters of a fire hydrant.
f. In front of a private driveway
g. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the curb or edge of the
highway.
h. At any place where official signs have been erected or installed prohibiting
parking.
i. Opposite a parked vehicle (double parking)
j. On the bridge or within fifty (50) meters from the foot of a bridge, over or under
or across the highway;
n. On a highway in such a manner as to obstruct, or cause the obstruction of, the
smooth flow of traffic;
o. On other places which are officially designated by the Sanggunian as a “No-
parking” area.
Section 60. Allowable Temporary Parking. Stopping a motor vehicle temporarily
shall not be considered as parking which is prohibited in this Article under the following
circumstances:
a. If the driver merely stops his vehicle temporarily in order to buy something from a
nearby store, provided, that it shall not last for more than ten (10) minutes;
b. If the driver is merely loading or unloading a passenger or cargo in places where
it is allowed;
c. When the motor vehicle suffered an engine breakdown;
d. When the driver is making a minor repair or changing a flat tire.
Article XVIII. Obstruction to Traffic Flow
Section 61. Regulated Acts. No driver of a motor vehicle shall perform any act of
obstructing the smooth flow of traffic, including but not limited to, the following:
a. Loading or Unloading of passengers or cargoes in places not allowed for that
purpose;
b. Parking a vehicle diagonally on the side of a roadway;
c. Driving so slowly in the wrong lane, in cases where the road has two or more
lanes;
d. Making repair or changing a flat tire in the middle of a roadway;
e. Leaving a motor vehicle unattended in the middle of the road or any portion
thereof which causes obstruction to the smooth flow of traffic;
f. Other unnecessary acts which may cause obstruction to the flow of traffic.
Article XIX. Loading and Unloading a Motor Vehicle
Section 62. “No Loading and Unloading” Areas. Upon therecommendation of
the Officer in Charge of the Traffic ManagementDivision (or Bureau) the Sangguniang
Bayan shall designate, thru aresolution, the “No Loading and Unloading” areas for all
kinds ofmotor vehicles including motorized tricycles.
Article XX. Miscellaneous Traffic Rules
Section 63. Reckless Driving. No person shall operate amotor vehicle on any
highway recklessly or without reasonable cautionconsidering the width, traffic, grades,
crossing, curvatures, visibility andother conditions of the highway and the conditions of
the atmosphereand weather, or so as to endanger the property or the safety or rights
ofany person or so as to cause excessive or unreasonable damage to thehighway.
Section 64. Right of Way for police and Other Emergency
Vehicles. Upon the approach of any police or fire department vehicles,or of an
ambulance giving audible signal, the driver of every vehicleshall immediately drive
the same to a position as near as possible andparallel to the right-hand edge of the
highway, clear of any intersectionof highways, and shall stop and remain in such
position unless directedby a peace officer, or until such vehicle shall have passed.
Section 65. Hitching to a Vehicle. No person shall hand onto, or ride on, the
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outside rear of any vehicle, and no person on a bicycle, roller skate or other similar
device, shall hold fast to or hitch on to any moving vehicle, and no driver shall knowingly
permit any person to hang on, to ride on, the outside or rear end of his vehicle or allow
any person on a bicycle, roller skate or other similar device to hold fast orhitch to his
vehicle.
Section 66. Driving or Parking on Sidewalk. No person shall drive or park a
motor vehicle upon or along any sidewalk, path or alley not intended for vehicular traffic
or parking.
Section 67. Driving While Under the Influence of Liquor or
Narcotic Drugs. No person shall drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of
liquor or narcotic drug.
Section 68. Duty of Driver in Case of Accident. In the event that any accident
should occur as a result of the operation of a motor vehicle upon a highway, the driver
of that vehicle shall stop immediately, and, if requested by any person present, shall
show his driver’s license, give his true name and address and also the true name and
address of the owner of the motor vehicle. No driver of a motor vehicle concerned in
a vehicular accident shall leave the scene of the accident without aiding the victim,
exceptunder any of the following circumstances:
1] If he is in imminent danger of being seriously harmed by any person or persons
by reason of the accident;
2] If he reports the accident to the nearest officer of the law; or
3] If he has to summon a physician or nurse to aid the victim.
Section 69. Penalty for Other Offenses. The conviction of any person for any
offense under this Article shall not bar his prosecution for any other offenses which may
have been committed by such person concurrently with the commission of the offense
for which he was convicted or in doing the act or series of acts which constituted the
offense for which he was convicted.
Section 70. Zebra Road Sign. If a road or thoroughfare has a “zebra road sign” or
“two solid line road sign” crossing the street or passageway it means that pedestrians
may use that portion or section of the road in crossing the street whenever it is clear of
traffic, or if the intersection has a traffic light then the “go-signal” for pedestrian is on.
Section 71. School Zone or Children Crossing Road Sign. If a road or
thoroughfare has a “school zone or children crossing road sign” it means that the driver
of a vehicle shall slow down or make a full stop whenever there are children about to
cross the street. In no case shall the speed of the motor vehicle be more than thirty (30)
kilometers per hour (KPH).
Article XXI. Prohibition on Left-Turning
Section 72. Regulated Acts. No driver of a motor vehicle shall turn left in
intersections or any other place where there is traffic sign marked “no left turn”.
Article XXII. Prohibition on U-Turning
Section 73. Regulated Acts. No driver of a motor vehicle shall make a “U-turn” in
places where there is a traffic sign marked as “No U-turn”.
Article XXIII. Re-Routing of Traffic Flow
Section 74. Authority to Re-route Traffic Flow. The provisions of existing
municipal ordinances notwithstanding, the Officer In-Charge of Traffic Management is
hereby authorized to re-route the flow of traffic in cases of emergencies including, but
not limited to, the following occasions:
Fiesta celebration; Carnival fair, agro-industrial fair, and similar activities
During the Yuletide or Christmas season ;
Religious processions, Civic or sports parade, and similar occasions; Rallies,
demonstrations and similar occasions; On-going road construction or repair;
construction of other kinds of infrastructure projects necessitating there-routing of
traffic; Temporary closure of a road or bridge;Other justifiable occasions.
Article XXIV. Traffic Management Plan
Section 75. Adoption of a Traffic Management Plan. Within two (2) months from
the date of the approval of this Code, the Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP),
thru the Officer in Charge of Traffic Management in this municipality shall formulate
and recommend to this Sanggunian the necessary “traffic management plan”
which shall include the proper traffic flow or routing of traffic for consideration and
adoption of this august body.
CHAPTER III
RULES AND REGULATIONS ON DRIVING
AND OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Article XXV. Licensing Violations
Section 76. Regulated Acts. No driver or chauffeur of any kind of motor vehicle
shall commit any of the following acts, to wit;
a. Driving without a Driver’s License duly issued by the Land Transportation Office
(LTO);
b. Driving with delinquent, invalid, suspended, revoked, or improper Driver’s
License;

c. Driving while under the influence of liquor or prohibiteddrugs;
d. Driving with a fake Driver’s License;
e. Driving with a Student Driver’s License but not accompaniedby a duly licensed
driver;
f. Failure to dim headlights when necessary;
g. Driving in slippers or sleeveless shirt;
h. Allowing hitching to his vehicle;
i. Failing to give way to police vehicle, fire vehicle or ambulance;
j. Counter-driving on a one-way street; or driving against the flow of traffic;
k. Illegal overtaking; overtaking at an unsafe distance; cutting an overtaken vehicle;
l. Failure to give way to properly overtaking vehicle;
m. Illegal turning at intersections;
n. Overtaking when the left or right side is not clear of traffic;
o. Overtaking on a crest of a grade; upon a curve; at any railway grade crossing;
at an intersection; between ‘men working’ or ‘caution’ signs;
p. Overtaking in places with road sign ‘no overtaking zone’;
q. Failure to yield the right of way when it is needed;
r. Failure to stop before traversing a ‘through street’ or railroad crossing;
s. Failure to give proper signal before starting, stopping, or turning from a direct
line;
t. Driving a motor vehicle with defective foot or hand brakes; defective headlights
or tail lights; without plate lights; with defective wiper or windshield; with defective
muffler;
u. Driving recklessly (reckless driving) manifested by certain improper acts
including, but not limited to, the following;
• Sudden stopping without any justifiable reason;
• Weaving in and out of the lane he is occupying;
• Fast driving in a crowded roadway;
• Cutting in front of another moving vehicle;
• Running down a barricade;
• Passing through the designated pedestrian lane without reducing his vehicle’s
speed;
• Turning or crossing the intersection from the wrong lane;
• Loading or unloading passengers in the middle or the
• wrong portion of the roadway;
• Cutting corners.
Article XXVI. Violation of Registration Requirements
Section 77. Regulated Acts. No operator/owner of a motorvehicle shall commit
any of the following acts, to wit:
a. Operating an unregistered or improperly registered motor
vehicle;
b. Operating a motor vehicle with unregistered, substituted orreplaced engine,
engine block or chassis, changed color,change body or configuration without a
clearance from theauthorities concerned;
c. Failure to carry or post in the motor vehicle a photocopy ofthe Certificate of
Registration (CR) and Official Receipt (OR)of payment thereon;
d. Operating or allowing the operation of his motor vehicle witha revoked or
cancelled certificate of registration;
e. Improper displaying of MV plates; inconspicuously displayedMV plates; utilizing
unreadable numbered plates;
f. Without a sticker showing valid registration;
g. Displaying an expired commemorative plates;
h. Displaying a tampered plate or sticker;
i. Transferring of plates or sticker from one vehicle to another except authorized
security plates for certain government vehicle;
j. Non-painting or improperly painted business or trade name on the vehicle;
k. Using an unauthorized improvised plate;
l. Operating a vehicle-for-hire with defective foot or hand brakes; defective
speedometer or tachometer; defective or broken windshield or wiper; without rear
view mirror without interior lights; without spare tire;
m. Utilizing unauthorized horn or siren;
n. Operating a vehicle without a red flag or red light on protruding about one (1)
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meter from the end of the load and in the evening a red light which can be visible
at least fifty (50) meters away;
o. Failing to install an Early Warning Device (EWD) about four (4) meters from the
front and rear of the stalled vehicle.
Article XXVII. Authority of the Land Transportation Office (LTO)
Section 5E.01. Implementation of RA 4136 and DOTC Department Orders.
Nothing in this Code shall be construed to diminish the authority of the LTO in
implementing Republic Act No. 4136 otherwise known as the “Traffic Code of the
Philippines” or DOTC Department Order No. 93-693 and other traffic rules and
regulations being implemented by that Office.
Article XXVIII. General Penal Provision
Section 78. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this Code, or of the rules
and regulations promulgated under the authority of this Code, but not covered by a
specific penalty hereof shall be punished by a fine of not exceeding Two Thousand
Five Hundred Pesos (P2,500.00) or imprisonment of not exceeding Six(6) months, or
both fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the Court. If the violation is committed
by any juridical entity, the President, General Manager, or any person entrusted with
the administration thereof at the time of the commission of the offense shall be held
responsible or liable thereof.
Section 79. Compromise Settlement Fee. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
enter into an out-of-court or extra-judicial settlement of any offense committed in
violation of any provisions of this Code. subject, however, to the following conditions,
viz:
1. The offense committed does not involve fraud;
2. The offender shall pay to the Municipality Treasurer a “compromise settlement
fee” of not less than Two Hundred Pesos (P200.00) but not more than Two Thousand
Five Hundred Pesos (P2,500.00), as may be agreed upon by both parties.
3. The payment of the “compromise settlement fee” above mentioned shall not
relieve the offender from the payment of the corresponding tax, fee or charge due
from him as provided under existing tax ordinances, if he is liable therefor.
4. No other third party shall be adversely affected by the compromise settlement.
Article XXVIII.Separability, Applicability, Repealing
and Effectivity Clauses.
Section 80. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any provision, section or part
of this Code is declared not valid by a Court of competent jurisdiction or suspended
or revoked by the authorities concerned, such judgment shall not affect or impair the
remaining provisions, sections or parts which shall continue to be in force and effect.
Section 81. Applicability Clause. All other related matters not specifically provided
in this Code shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of existing applicable laws
or ordinances.
This Traffic Code of Banisilan shall be applied only to violation of traffic rules and
regulations committed while driving on the provincial and Municipality roads within the
jurisdiction of this Municipality. For violation of traffic rules and regulations while driving
on a national road (national highway) the provisions of RA 4136 or DOTC Department
Order No. 93-693 being implemented since June 01, 1994 shall be applied, as the
case may be.
Section 82. Repealing Clause. All ordinances, rules and regulations, or parts
thereof, in conflict with, or inconsistent with any provisions of this Code are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly. Should there be existing general or special
ordinances which were inadvertently excluded in the codification process during the
formulation of this Code, they shall continue to be in full force and effect provided that
they are not in conflict with, or contrary to, the provisions of this Code.
Section 83. Effectivity. This Code shall take effect Fifteen (15) days after its
publication.
ENACTED: May 8, 2018.
I hereby certify to the correctness of the foregoing “Traffic Code of Banisilan,
Cotabato” which was duly enacted by the Sangguniang Bayan during its regular
session held on May 8, 2018.
(SGD) RELLY S. DEOCAMPO
LSO I/Acting Secretary
to the Sangguniang Bayan
ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED
TO BE DULY ADOPTED:
(SGD) HON. JOHN RAYMUND P. ALLADO
Presiding Officer/Municipal Vice Mayor
APPROVED:
(SGD) ENGR. JESUS F. ALISASIS, CE
Municipal Mayor
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Feature
Gold Star Daily
MARAMAG, Bukidnon
— Finishing her college ed-
ucation is the only way out
for Charmaine T. Noynay
of Purok 4, Base Camp
here from a life filled with
hardship.
Charmaine, a public
secondary school teach-
er at Bukidnon National
School of Home Industries
(BNSHI), is a former Pan-
tawid Pamilyang Pilipino
Program (4Ps) beneficiary.
Among six siblings,
Charmaine is the first to
finish college at the Cen-
tral Mindanao University
in 2016.
“I have three siblings
who finished high school,
but did not continue to
college due to our financial
instability,” she said, add-
ing that it was her dream to
finish her tertiary education
and improve the well-being
of her family.
“As the fourth child, it
has always been my dream
to finish my studies no mat-
ter what it takes. It has come
to me that my family’s
future has to change, espe-
cially with my two younger
siblings,” Charmaine said.
When she got her first
pay, Charmaine started to
buy construction materials
for her dream house here.
Erected beside the older
house, Charmaine still can’t
believe that her dream of
building a new house for
her family is now a reality.
A life filled with hard-
4Ps beneficiary is now
a public school teacher
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ship
Her father is a farm-
er-laborer, while her mother
is a housewife.
“When I was about to
graduate in 2016, my father
was only earning P300 a
week and that’s not even
fixed. My mother was earn-
ing as well but only for our
daily needs,” said Char-
maine.
“My first two years in
the university was the hard-
est years of my life. My
allowance was not constant.
Sometimes, I don’t even
have an allowance. No mat-
ter how much I budget my
money, it is still not enough.
I always borrow photocop-
ies from my classmates so
I could study for our tests,”
she said, adding that, “but
no matter how difficult it
was, I had always prayed
for strength so I could keep
going.”
ESGP-PA helps her
achieve the dream
It was in her third year in
college when she became a
beneficiary of the Expand-
1/8 PAGE
ed Student Grant-in-Aid
Program for Poverty Alle-
viation (ESGP-PA).
The ESGPPA is imple-
mented by the Commis-
sion on Higher Education
together with the Depart-
ment of Social Welfare and
Development through the
4Ps, Department of Labor
and Employment and State
Universities and Colleges.
“The program helped me
a lot especially on my allow-
ance and school fees. I was
assured that I could continue
my studies and finish it on
time because the program is
very generous to the grant-
ees,” Charmaine said.
Charmaine considered
the program as her greatest
blessing during her college
years.
“My life has become bet-
ter after I graduated and I am
grateful for the program for
helping me reach my dreams.
I do hope the program (4Ps)
will continue to help a lot
of students who dream not
just for themselves, but for
their family also and for the
country’s future as a whole,”
said Charmaine.
“Yes, I graduated Cum
Laude, but the success
wasn’t mine alone,” con-
tinued Charmaine.
Charmaine is currently
taking her master’s degree
at CMU. She is planning to
finish a doctorate degree to
earn a title as a statistician
of the Department of Edu-
cation. (dswd x)
Friday, June 8, 2018
Editor: Cong B. Corrales
OFW CHRONICLES:
Working abroad should
be last resort for Pinoys
By MAYA FLAMINDA J. VAN-
DENBROECK
for Mindanews
(Third of four parts)
WHEN the money’s gone,
the fights begin and that’s
a sign the seafarer needs to
leave again,” Erwin says.
This one-day millionaire
mentality prevents seafarers
from saving up enough for
their own training and leaves
them at the beck and call of
the shipping company - until
they retire. Their children
grow up estranged and indif-
ferent because the seafarers
are hardly ever home.
Theresa and Erwin are
determined this will not hap-
pen to their family. They
have set realistic goals for
Erwin’s permanent return
which they discuss over and
over. It includes spending
only on needs, not wants - no
matter how tempting it is to
own the latest home appliance
or communication gadget. As
a result, they are able to con-
scientiously save up Erwin’s
hard earned money. Theresa
says, “Erwin sends me an
‘allotment’ every month and
no matter how difficult it
sometimes is to stretch this
money, I never ask for more.”
It helps that Theresa
was also once an OFW.
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After she graduated from
college with a degree in
Agriculture, she left for
Hong Kong to work as a
domestic worker. Theresa
shares, “I earned 24,000
pesos a month cleaning the
home of my employer yet
even if he didn’t physically
abuse me, he gave me so
much work I usually went
to bed past midnight, even
on weekends.” During her
days off Theresa listened
to other OFWs share about
their woes: teenage children
getting pregnant or taking
drugs, husbands cheating,
mismanaging remittances,
and mistreating children.
Theresa says, “That’s when
I realized that although
the pay abroad is much
better, life isn’t necessarily
happier. I decided that if i
can earn just Php 12,000 a
month in the Philippines,
I’ll stay.”
Yet for the first five years
of their marriage, Erwin and
Theresa were barely able
to save because a bulk of
the money went to paying
debts, to helping relatives
wanting to work abroad, to
paying for important family
celebrations - basically to
meeting everyone’s expec-
tations. (to be cont’d)
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