MINDANAO TIMES, February 22-23, 2023

OPINION In the wrong place or time

BY ICOY C. SAN PEDRO

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The assessment will serve as the basis for for-

CTTMO personnel aimed

will be presented to the lo-sure that the people of the

transportation more effi-

ation is vital to determine

the MMDA and the CTTMO in order to

BY RHODA GRACE SARON

A TEAM of experts from the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) technical assistance to the City Traffic and Transport Management Office (CTTMO).

team also

A RIDER and other vendors wait in line as security personnel inspect the place and their belongings

before they are allowed into the Roxas night market.. BING GONZALES

15,000 security personnel to be deployed for MiceCon

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

THE security cluster is deploying 15,000 personnel for the upcoming Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions, and Exhibitions Conference (MiceCon) next month.

The deployment of these personnel is part of the ramping up of security measures for the threeday event that opens in March.

MiceCon is the country’s premier gathering for professionals in the MICE industry.

City Public Safety and

Sumagaysay said personnel from the Davao City Police and safety clusters of the city have been doubling their security efforts for the event.

“We are expanding our security coverage, this number is even bigger than

Teachers’ group pleads for higher relief allowance

of Concerned TeachersTuesday requested to increase the educators’ Personnel Economic Relief the current PHP2,000 to PHP5,000 amid inflation pressures.

In an open letter to Vice President and Education

Secretary Sara Duterte, the teachers are affected by increasing prices of basic commodities in the country.

“Matagal na pong napako ang aming Personnelat ito na po ang panahon para gawin itong PHP5,000 sa lahat ng guro at kawani

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what we had pre-pandemic and the Kadayawan festiDavao also falls during thetion, we are expecting more events,” he added.

Sumagaysay said locals and tourists can expect to see increased visibility of security personnel during the whole duration of the conference.

Dengue cases up by 69% from Jan. 1 to

the country has increased by 69 percent from Jan. 1 to 28 this year.

In its latest Disease Surveillance Report released on Tuesday, the Department of Health (DOH) reported 7,804 cases -higher than the 4,610 cases logged in the same period last year.

However, dengue

28: DOH

deaths are lower this year at 22 compared to last year’s 38 for the same period.

The most number of cases were reported in CenCapital Region (1,081), Zamboanga Peninsula

The DOH describes dengue as the fastestspreading vector-borne

disease in the world that is endemic in 100 countries.

The disease has no cure but can be managed if detected early.

The agency encourages everyone to beat dengue through the 4S strategy: search and destroy, seek early consultation; selfprotection measures; and say yes to fogging during

ULAP condemns recent ambush of local gov’t execs

condemned the recent attacks against elected localing for the speedy administration of justice for the victims.

"It is deeply concerning and reprehensible that

an individual or a group would attempt to harm an elected representative of the people who has a duty to serve and protect the community. Such an act goes against democracy, rule of law, and basic huin a statement on Monday.

"Violence and intimi-

dation have no place in atempt to use force to silence a threat to the safety and they added.

On Sunday, Vice Mayof his companions were

ambushed and killed by clad in police uniforms and riding in a government car

It happened three days after an assassinaSur Governor Mamintal

NZ’s project for IP Women backed

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is one of the stakeholders of New Zealand’s Uplifting the IP Women in Davao City project.

The NZ Embassy in the Philippines is funding the initiative, which is being spearheaded by the Go Negosyo in partnership with the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII), DTI 11, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) 11, and Zeald. It targets the indigenous people (IP), particularly recognizing the potential of the Matigsalug tribe’s women in Marilog District in basketry and accessory-making.

The project which of-

four groups of the Matigsalug community. They were introduced to business development training which

aims to increase the quality of products, accelerate their production, and enable them to digitize both their products and services.

DTI-Davao City Director Rachel S. Remitio actively participated during the product development sessions and they were happy to see an improved version of their products.

She also added that part of DTI’s commitmenties bring their products to a bigger market, such as participation in trade fairs and the use of social media platforms to sell and meet potential buyers.

Bae Mercy Laglagan, one of the beneficiaries

Lower overall power rates

DAVAO Light and Power Co., Inc. customers whose household’s average monthly kilowatt-hours (kWh) will see a decrease of P185.94 this month of February as compared to their previous month’s billing. This is because of the ninety-three the overall power rate due mainly to higher availability of cheaper hydropower supply from NPC/PSALM and decreasing fuel rates of coal suppliers.

The generation rate is (kWh) for February which month. This brings the total

Bank supports concrete technology to spur growth

BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) is committed to support clients’ capital and funding requirements to attain their goals. Recognizing the role of banks as a key driver of economic progress, BDO continues to engage and lend to customers to fuel long-term development and business success while uplifting the lives of Filipinos.

When Concrete Stone Corporation (CSC), a manufacturer and distributor of building materials, precast products and construction aggregates realized the demand for its products and the need to reduce cost and production time, the company considered expanding its operations with new technology and acknowledged the role of a valuable

banking partner.

“Achieving our business substantial funding. Since we want to be the leading supplier of construction materials in the Philippines, we need the support of a bank to bring our organization’s vision to fruition. BDO’s reliability, commitment and quality products and services are aligned with our business values. We found a trusted banking partner with BDO, paving the way for our company to contribute to the economic development in urban areas and in the countryside,” said Noel Concrete Stone Corporation. -

Power rates as reflected in Davao Light monthly bills are divided into 4 major components: Generation and Transmission, Distribution, Subsidies and Other Charges, and Government Charges and Taxes. Generation and transmission charges are pass-through charges that Davao Light collects and pays to power suppliers and the transmission operator, respectively.

Meanwhile, Davao Light only charges the customers for distribution, which remains at an average of approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

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from SSF projects

THE implementation of the Shared Service Facility (SSF) is dedicated to continuously aiding in the development, design innovation, and overall competitiveness of the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Further, the program is seen to help them increase their productivity and maximize the marketability of their products.

Since the launch of its the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 11 has been consistently improving the entrepreneurs throughout the

DTI 11 was given additional funds amounting to

Financing for small businesses eyed via CSF cooperative

FINANCING. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can through the Credit Surety Fund (CSF) cooperative. CSF pools funds from cooperatives and LGUs to allow small business owners secure funding

MANILA – Small businesses now have greater chances to securing funding from banks once they become part of a cooperative accredited by the Credit Surety Fund (CSF).

Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) senior cooperative development specialist and head of CSF Section of CDA National Capital Region (NCR) Sergio Herrero

CSF cooperative during the on Monday.

Herrero said CSF cooperative was created by virtue of aid micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), small cooperatives and non-government organizations (NGOs) secure financing through a surety cover to be provided by pooled funds from the banks, local government units (LGUs) and large and wellmanaged cooperatives.

He said CDA is now conducting a series of events to educate LGUs and other stakeholders on how the CDA will accredit cooperatives per locality that will help small businesses in their respective areas.

Herrero said this measure will help small businesses recover from the impact of the pandemic since it will allow them to have cover for

the loans that they will secure from the banks for capital.

“Ang ibig sabihin, parang kolateral ito sa bangko para mapahiram po sila kaagad ng kaagarang puhunan na kakailanganin nila. Pero kailangan muna siyang pumasa sa qualification (This will serve as a collateral to the bank so that they can immediately get the funds they need. But they need to pass the

Under the law, Herrero said a small business can amount it has shared in the cooperative.

But if it is not able to secure an endorsement, the times cover so that a bank will extend a loan to a small business, he said.

outlay during the latter part have been approved.

These six projects are scheduled for launch this year. With this, two have already been formally launched in through the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Usufruct Agreement between DTI-Davao de Oro and the two SSF cooperators, the Callawan Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative (CALFAMCO) in New Bataan and Barangay Baylo CoCoPal Farmers Association (BABACOFA) in Monkayo. The former has received an additional set of machinery for garments production, while

BTr awards 91-day, T-bills

MANILA – The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) partially awarded on Monday the three- and six-month Treasury bills (T-bills) after rates increased following last week’s rate hike decision by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

It offered all tenors for PHP5 billion each but only the 91-day paper and PHP4.5

DTI-Davao de Oro Provincial Director Lucky Siegfred M. Balleque leads the launch of the two SSF projects in his province in January. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

60 individuals joined the Reserve Force

DAVAO City –In line with the implementation of RA 7077 otherwise known as the AFP Reservist Act of 1991, COL JOSUE M CABERTO MI (GSC) PA, Group Commander, 11th Regional Community Defense Group, Reserve Command, Philippine Army presided the Closing Ceremony of Special Military Orientation Training Class 01-2023 as Keynote Speaker and administered the oath of sixty (60) individuals from different professions as newly-reservists personnel under the administration and supervision of the 1105th (Metro Davao) Community Defense Center, 11RCDG, RESCOM, PA on February 19, 2023 at Hqs 11RCDG, RESCOM, PA Camp San Gabriel, Mintal, Tugbok District, Davao City.

Prior to the said activity, said individuals undergone Special Military Orientation Training purposely to gain basic knowledge and skills on basic soldiery and internalize the functions and duties and responsibilities as members of the Reserve Force. Likewise, Pinning of Ranks to the said reservist personnel was also administered by COL CABERTO and assisted

The said activity was also attended by personnel, reservist personnel, and dependents of newly-reservist personnel. LTC reservist personnel and reminded the latter that “there will be more challenges ahead but those challenges will be addressed if

country, people, and family”.

preciated the spirit of volunteerism and commitment of the newly-reservist personnel for joining the Reserve Force. The additional manpower would surely enhance the capability of our Ready Reserve Units, Rubio said.

COL CABERTO lauded the efforts of their steadfast in accomplishing its mission which is to develop, organize, train, equip, and administer reservists into a capable, responsive, and mobilizeable Reserve Force. personnel to be productive, bean asset to the organization, and work hand-in-hand with the regular personnel to accomplish the given mission”, COL CABERTO said.

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February, the Philippines observes the month long celebmonth-longthe National Artnth. Contribut-ship with Ayala Mall Abreeza titled “FebruARTry” . Anbel Alagon, they have partnered with Abreeza Mall in

More than the business of art dealing, they believe that it is their mission to open the window of opporbar of arts awareness in the city by way of creating an expose their works to the viewing public especially the masses, added Mrs. Alagon.

(Alex Alagon)

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The MiceCon2023 also falls during the month-long celebration of the 86th Araw Ng Dabaw.

For delegates and visitors who want to explore beyond the city, Sumagaysay said the city’s security cluster is coordinating closely with the Police and the 10th Infantry Division to secure safety and peaceful experience for visitors.

Hailed as one of the safest cities in the world, Davao City has cemented this title with its state-of-

the-art Public Safety and Security Command Center, in the Philippines.

The center is home to the city’s 911 Emergency Response System, which provides emergency medical assistance, urban search services, and K9.

yas the only city outside the United States and Canada to have this emergency response capacity. What’s even better is the city government provides the service for

free, he added.

The PSSCC facility serves as the nerve center for 173 Security Cameras installed in strategic areas in the city, including the entry and exit points to and from the city and its populated areas. Also, 17 at the major road intersections in the city.

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policies, and ordinances are also being implemented inable, and progressive.

In July 2022, the Police (PRO-Davao) reported decreased crime incidents by 5.8 percent compared to the previous year.

We always do these exercises and coordination because we want to be ready when big events and conferences are being held in the city, may it be government or private-led events,” Sumagaysay added.

All these were also made possible because of the effective local governance and coordination among security and safety agencies.

Several regulations,

The city is also conducting regular security and cluster simulation exercises for bomb-throwing, shooting, and hostage-

“We are in a constant for our locals and tourists.

He underscored that the safety and peace situation in the city is everyone’s concern.

“We encourage all the residents and even the tourists and visitors to help usagaysay added.

Organizers of the tourism-related event expressed

their gratitude to the city government, DOT Region XI, Tourism Promotions Board, Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao, Dusit D2 Hotel, SM Lanang Premier, Royal Mandaya Hotel, Acacia Hotel, Rogen Inn, Seda Abreeza Hotel, The Ritz at Garden Oases, Pearl Farm Beach Resort, Discovery Samal, Agriya, Villa Margarita, Davao Region Cacao Council, Mr & Mrs B, Habi at Kape, Davao Region Coffee Council, AnManagement Group.

INSIDE a coffee shop, a lone woman, apparently waiting for her companion is watching Tiktok videos without earphones at a loud volume, drowning out the piped-in music in the place. In the end, even as she catches sight of a few irritated looks directed her way, she just shrugs them off with a tiny hint of a smirk. In another instance inside a spa, a man looked at me menacingly because I suggested he turned his phone’s volume down as he watched a rap showdown.

Inside our piece of suburbia, a dog owner leaves their poor pet leashed to a gate post, oblivious to its incessant barking and whining, while they attend to a small business a few block away. On one occasion, you would have thought there had been no one home early evening to hush the noisy one at the gate, until the house lights were all turned off. In still another scenario,

transport with nary a care at all, while other passengers, who just appear glad to be homeward after the day’s work, sit quietly as they bear with the ruckus.

Even though there’s a lesson here somewhere, the rule of the day seems to be pay them no mind. It’s not stance seems to be the standard procedure in today’s instruction manuals at life. Breaking all these little scenes

and tablets, would not be able to afford a simple set of head or ear phones. I remember in the 80s, those quinteson shoulders were evenI frowned upon openly and not allowed in many quarters.

Partners in development

WHEN one talks so much, along the way he or she is likely to get spewed. In the same vein there is this oft repeated saying that when one sows a wind he/she is likely to reap a whirlwind. Or so it seems what is happening in the country these days.

Nowadays there are brewing condemnations of something that happened in the country years back which the people know could not just be attributable to one person, a group or even to an organization or agency. But because there were earlier premises, those who felt aggrieved or have burning hatred against the person, the group or agency, everything is heaped on them instead.

Now let us see how far the condemnations can go andtions have the legal even moral basis for their clearly political and self-assuming action.

We do not know how far the underground cabling project of Davao City and Davao Light and Power Co. (DLPC) can go. But so far the three major city streets that are showcased in the projects are like newly bathed and dressed persons after having gone through days of getting dumped in a dirty drainage.

Much like crying babies, barking dogs indicate something is amiss. In the case of dogs, their bark not only alerts us to unwanted presence. For some, this seems to be the only reason why they keep them. Barking can likewise show us their discomfort or ails. If one were a real dog lover, as many people claim, they should then be sensitive to this. More important, because we all share whatever limited space we have, it’s also civil that we become mindful if their pets are being a disturbance to others around them.

In this time when all have become conscious of either being politically correct or gender-aware, the concept of personal space has become more esteemed and respected. However, demanding our own space and rights comes with the added responsibility that all should also be empathic of other people’s personal spaces and rights too. It is never enough to just simply state, “walang basagan ng trip” (much like “don’t burst my bubble”). In the bus, the coffee shop, the spa and even in our streets, we brush through the personal spaces of others.

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Yes, Magallanes st., Claveria or C.M. Recto st., and lately San Perdo st. are presently “apples to the eyes” of everyone passing through the said thoroughfares as the spaghetti wires and cables with some dangerously dangling on the side are already gone. Any pedestrian on the streets mentioned can now have a clear view of the heavens without their sights blocked by wires of electric to stand on the sidewalks to support the wire installation are already gone. In other words, the underground cabling project of the city government and the power distribution to the city proper for whatever purpose.

added with one more – the Ramon Magsaysay st. But all these city roads happen to be primary routes when one comes to the city’s central business district (CBD). There are other roads that are getting busier as more establishments are opting to locate in areas within the outskirts more power and communication lines above the ground. More importantly, the project partners may have to consider implementing the underground cabling project in roads where visitors to Davao City will most likely have portions of MacArthur Highway, J.P. Laurel Highway, the whole of Quimpo Blvd., the airport road or R. Castillo st. from Lanang.

Of course doing the underground cabling on the mentioned thoroughfares requires a humongous budget and to motorists and pedestrians. But once done the positive impact to the city will be immeasurable.

Of course, as we usually say in this space about proare likely sufferers, then people have to be ready to makement afford to cough out from its coffers to contribute to electric utility push its hand to its pocket and draw its own resources to keep the underground cabling project going

For now there is no doubt the praises on the completed project and the ideal working relationship between the city

It is one relationship nee partnership that is very much unlike those of other electric utilities and the local government units they serve which are publicly chastised and even the service frowned upon.

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Getting Out of a Quagmire

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews) – It was supposed to be only a special military operation for a regime change in Ukraine. The blitzkrieg was aimed at ousting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is perceived as a serious threat to Russia being a Nazi, according to his accuser President Vladimir Putin of Russia. Putin is not aware or, to further his aim, refuses to acknowledge that Zelenskyy is a Jew.

The 3-7-day special military operation turned into a full-scale war when the Ukrainians effectively resisted the unprovoked Russo assault. Now entering a year of in a quagmire. Winning the war or just getting out of it is becoming impossible. To negotiate for a peaceful end is humongous ego and on the honor of the nation he claims to represent.

So the war must go on no matter the heavy losses and how irrational it has become. Accordingly, he has already plunged some 90 percent of the Russo army to the bat-

TURNING POINT:

WILLIAM R. ADAN

The Russo-Ukraine war is becoming a war of attrition where the invaders often suffer the heaviest toll because of morale and supply line issue.

What really provokes Putin’s invasion of Ukraine?

Russia has no need to annex Ukraine simply to expand its territory for it already owns the largest territorial area of 17,098, 241 km2 among nations, which is much bigger than the total size of the territory of Canada and the United States. The Russian domain comprises 11 percent of the entire land mass of the planet.

Ukraine is certainly rich in natural resources but it is not enough reason to covet because Russia has tremendous sovereign wealth, too.

By all appearances, Putin wants all members of the

Batang baryo

DAKBAYAN SA MALAYBALAY (MindaNews / Pebrero

20) – Kapin na lang sa usa ka bulan ug Abril na. Didto sa lugar diin ako natawo ug nagdako, panahon kini sa tingani ug mga kapistahan sa pipila ka barangay, nga kaniadto tawgon og baryo.

Sa pagbalik-tan-aw, usa kadto sa mga mabulokong yugto sa akong pagkabata. Inig tak-op sa klase, modangop na dayon ako sa akong mga apohan didto sa ilang baryo nga mga tulo ka kilometro lang gikan sa lungsod.

Niadtong panahon nga wala pa ang teknolohiya sama sa silpon ug kompyuter, ambot ba, apan morag halayo na ang tulo ka kilometro, daw padulong ka na sa laing kalibutan. Gawas pa, maihap lang ang traysikel nga namasahero.

Maong adunay dili matukib nga pagbati inig uli nako matag semana aron matambalan ang kamingaw sa among panimalay ug mokuhag ba-ong linabhan nga mga sapot. (Tapolan ko manglaba sa bata pa ko.)

Wala gani elektrisidad sa kabaryohan kaniadto. Swerte na ang adunay petromax, ang bugtong brand sa lantern nga gaas ang itubil. Ang uban nagmantenir lang sa lamparilya nga kung taudtaud kang magpaduol moitom ang sulod sa imong ilong tungod sa asong gikan sa siga niini.

Kay wala may elektrisidad, kasagarang mga tawo sa baryo sayo mangatulog. Mao usab kini ang akong kinabuhi didtos akong mga apohan sa baryo panahon sa “summer”. Sayo matulog ug sayo usab momata, dili aron mag-update

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Adiong Jr. resulted in the death of his escorts identiSumandar, Jalil Cosain, and a certain Kobi when they were ambushed in Maguing town, Lanao del Sur province on Feb. 17. Gov. Adiong and a member of his staff survived the attack but sustained injuries.

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bution company knows that no matter how big its financial outlay for the city’s underground cabling it can easily recoup when the project will be able to entice business investors to locate in Davao City where the power utility is seen not just as a business unit but as a corporate citizen as well. In other words, it is one corporate entity that is a partner in

ULAP called on authorities to "utilize all legal means available to pursue and bring the perpetrators to the scales of Lady Justice."

"Such a remorseless act of violence is abominable and must not be perpetuated. We must stand together to condemn such acts and support efforts to ensure

development.

That is why we are not surprised that nearby LGUs served by other power reto become the Davao City power retailer’s service area. After all these LGUs know that what it pays to the utility they can also get projects in return. We can only hope that their wish will eventually be granted.

SOMEONE ELSE’S WINDOWS:

H. MARCOS C. MORDENO

sa pesbuk nga layo pa kaayo sa kahimatngon sa mga tawo kaniadto, apan aron manguhag tangkong paras mga baboy, magsusi sa mga pasol kung nakakuha bag halwan o pantat, ug magkuha sa mga kabaw nga gitugway nianang gabii aron ipatuna sa sapa.

Didto nakat-on ako sa pagtanum ug pag-ani sa humay gamit ang garab o sanggot. Sa pagsugod, nakatilawg pipila ka samad akong mga tudlo, nga ako lamang puston og panit sa abaca aron moundang ang dugo ug mapilot ang hiwa. Nakat-on usab ako sa paglubok, pagpalid ug pagsisig sa humay, ug ang pagluto sa bugas nga banabanaon lang ang gidaghanon sa tubig, dili sama karon nga ang kadaghanan nagasalig sa taksanan sa rice cooker.

Pagkatugnaw sa kaadlawon kaniadto, lami pa kaayo ibukot sa habol. Bisan gani sa kaudtohon maagwanta ra ang kainit tungod sa daghang kahoy sa palibot. (Dili pa isyu ang climate change, no?) Apan madani ang imong dalunggan sa taghoy sa kalanggaman nga maoy nagsilbing among alarm clock. Nindot usab tanawon ang yamog ibabaw sa kasagbotan ug mga dahon sa kahoy samtang dili pa mogitib ang kahayag sa adlaw.

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The 15-member team are from three MMDA diviand Design Division, Traffic Signal Operation and Maintenance Division, and

They will conduct a and transportation schemes to determine gaps in design, technology, policy, management. The team will road inventory survey, ocular inspection of existing

the safety of our public ofserve," it added.

ULAP president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua denounced the crimes, saying these have no place in a democratic country.

dissolved Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) to be back to the Russian fold under the new bloc, the Russian Federation, to restore Russia’s imperial power and glory and to counter the growing might of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

But Ukraine refuses to return to the embrace of Russia and become its puppet. To secure its sovereignty, Ukraine has, in fact, veered to the West and thus has received tremendous assistance from western allies in the current war.

Putin has not learned. Ukraine could be another Afghanistan for the Russians where at the end they have to leave with their tattered dream and a tail between their legs.

If, however, Putin would abandon all reason, we may witness another protracted war that may yet morph into a world war that might end all wars.

(MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. William R. Adan, Ph.D., is retired professor and former chancellor of Mindanao State University at Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines.)

Kung aduna may dili nako ganahan sa unang pagpuyo nako sa ilaya, kana mao ang motamak sa bugnawng lapok. Sa kadugayan hinoon, naanad na ang akong lapa-lapa ug dili na bakikaw ang akong linaktan ibabaw sa basakan o lapokon nga agianan, bisan dili sama kapaspas sa ubang bata nga didto nagdako ug nagpuyo.

Nahinumdom ako sa usa ka higayon nga gagmay pa ang among una ug ikaduhang mga anak ug ako silang gidala ngadto sa maong lugar. Nag-ulan sa nilabayng gabii busa lapok ang agianan. Sa among pagbaktas naglisod silag lakaw kay mopilit ang ilang mga tsinelas sa lapok ug nagsige nag reklamo.

Giingnan nako sila nga huboon ang ilang mga tsinelas. “Unsa, huboon?” matud nila sa dakong kakurat. “Oo, huboa aron dili mo maglisod paglakaw,” nitubag ako. Aron sila motoo, akong gihubo ang akong sapatos bisag mahimo kadtong ilakaw ibabaw sa lapok.

Segurado akong wala na silay panumduman nga nahitabo kadto kay linghod pa man ang ilang panuigon niadtong tungora. Gawas pa, semento na ang ilang giagian matag adlaw, ang ilang mga tiil ug kamot dili kanunayng mahugawan sa yutang nagahatag og kinabuhi.

(Ang MindaViews mao ang opinyon nga seksyon sa MindaNews. Mahimong makighisgot kang H. Marcos C. Mordeno pinaagi sa hmcmordeno@gmail.com.)

focus group discussions on the formulation of a capacity-building training course. The MMDA team aims to propose the training course to the local government by March.

will assess the three central disciplines in traffic management, namely enforcement, and traffic education. CTTMO head 10 areas with the most traffic congestion in the city to be subject to the

He also urged the government to swiftly act to apprehend the perpetrators to reassure the public that the rule of law continues to apply in the country.

"These acts of impunity have no place in a democracy. Kailangan ang

MMDA-led study. These areas are Matina Crossing, Catalunan Grande, C.P. Garcia, Sandawa intersection, Quirino-Pichon, Quirino-Ponciano, San Pedro-Quirino, McArthur Highway—Maa, Panacan, and Malagamot.

Dionisio Abude, CTTMO head, said the city government requested the MMDA's assistance in determining what needs to be done in Davao City, and in their studies and recommendations, the CTTMO

agarang aksyon ng pamahalaan upang mapanatag ang loob ng ating mga kababayan na nananaig ang batas sa ating lipunan (Immediate action from the government is needed to assure our countrymen that the rule of law still

will adopt. He said that Davao City needs help from other advanced cities, like Metro Manila, considmanagement plan.

“As of now, we need help from other advanced cities, just like in Metro Manila, considering we need a traffic management plan. I requested the MMDA to help us na makita kung unsa ang kailangan sa Davao. So with that, kung unsa ilang data og ilang recommendation, i-adopt nato,” said Abude.

prevails in our society)," Cua said.

He added that ULAP would conduct a dialogue with its members and the national government "so that these crimes can be avoided in the future."

(PNA)

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ALL PAWNED ITEMS EXPIRED ON JANUARY 2023 AND GADGETS THAT EXPIRES ON FEBRUARY 2023 WILL BE DISPLAYED IN A PUBLIC AUCTION ON MARCH 14 , 2023 AT 9:00AM.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

Toy Bldg., Lapu-lapu St., Agdao, Davao City

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All Pawned Items that expired during the month of SEPTEMBER 2022 must be renewed or redeemed Two (2) days before the Auction Schedule stated below. If not redeemed or renewed, it will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00 A.M.

Gibpahibalo ang tanan nga ang DIAGOLD PAWNSHOP, INC. magsubasta sa tanan nga nag expired hangtod sa bulan sa SETYEMBRE 2022, ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa na nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.

EXPIRY DATES AUCTION DATES DECEMBER 2022 FEBRUARY 09, 2023

All pawned items that expired during the month of AUGUST 2022, if not renewed or redeemed will be sold to the public on FEBRUARY 16, 2023 at 9:00a.m. at our pawnshop premises.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang AL-JOS PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa AGOSTO 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong PEBRERO 16, 2023 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

All Pawned items that expired until the month of JUNE 2022, must be redeemed or renewed Two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not redeemed will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises at 9:00 A.M.

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GOLDVALUE PAWNSHOP, INC., maga subasata sa tanan nga nag-expired kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items that expired during the month of DECEMBER 2022 , must renewed or redeemed two (2) days prior to the Auction Schedule stated below. If not renewed or redeemed, it will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00 a.m.

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang NARDING PAWNSHOP, INC., maga-subasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa DISYEMBRE 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.

CPB-NGI PAWNSHOP, INC.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items that expired during the Months of SEPTEMBER 2022 (Regular Items) and OCTOBER 2022 (Gadgets) must be redeemed or renewed two (2) days prior to the Auction date schedule as stated below. If not redeemed or renewed will be sold to the public on its respectively auction date schedule at its premises at 9:00 AM

Main – San Pedro Cor. Anda Street Davao City

Tel. Nos. (082) 221-1477; (082) 221-0355; (082)222-5039

Email us @ rosegoldpawnshopdavao@gmail.com

Highest Appraisal and Low Interest Rates at 3%

Rosegold Pawnshop

Lapu-lapu Street, Agdao Davao City

Tel. No. (082) 225-3637

(Fronting Queen Bank) Tel. No. (082) 222-1561 ; (082) 321-0128

Email: goldstandardpawnshopdavao@gmail.com

Rosegold Pawnshop Ilustre Street, Davao City (Beside NCCC Hardwaremaxx) Tel. No. (082) 295-6199

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All Jewelry and other articles pawned at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main, Rosegold Pawnshop Ilustre, Rosegold Pawnshop Bolton, Rosegold Pawnshop, Agdao and Rosegold Pawnshop Buhangin from AUGUST 16, 2022 TO SEPTEMBER. 15, 2022

If not redeemed or renewed on or before FEBRUARY 17, 2023 will be sold to the Public Auction on FEBRUARY 20-22, 2023 at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

Accepts: Jewelry, wholesaler and retailer on all kinds of jewelry

Highest Appraisal and Low Interest Rates at 3%

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All jewelry and other articles pawned at Goldstandard Pawnshop San Pedro, from AUGUST 16, 2022 TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 if not redeemed or renewed on FEBRUARY 17, 2023 will be sold to the Public Auction on FEBRUARY 20-22, 2023 at our Pawnshop premises from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items at METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP that expired if not redeemed or renewed Two (2) days before the Auction will be sold to the public on February 15, 2023.

Gipahibalo and tanan na ang METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nagexpired kung dili malukat o matubuan duha (2) ka adlaw una ang pagbaligya sa publiko karong Pebrero 15, 2023.

Roque Bldg., Matina Crossing, Davao City

Tel. # 234-6367

EURO CIRCLE PAWNSHOP

SAN PEDRO ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-0521

EURO MAIN PAWNSHOP

ILUSTRE ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-7511

MATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL - TEL. NO.: 306-0665

EURO STAR PAWNSHOP

ILUSTRE ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-0667

EURO SUN PAWNSHOP

SAN PEDRO ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-3321

PAWNS NOT REDEEMED/RENEWED WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER EXPIRY DATES WILL BE AUCTIONED ON AUGUST 17, 2022 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE RESPECTIVE PAWNSHOPS WHERE THE ITEMS WERE PAWNED.

GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP INC. / GABBY’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP INC.

All Pawned items at GOLDVISION PAWNSHOP, INC., that expired must be redeemed or renewed Two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not redeemed will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises at 9:00 A.M.

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GOLDVISION PAWNSHOP, INC., maga subasata sa tanan nga nag-expired, kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

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FEB. 16, 2023

TEL NO.: 321-2185 / 234-4844

All Pawned items at GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP, INC. and GABBYS’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP, INC. that expired must be redeemed or renewed Two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not redeemed will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises at 9:00 A.M.

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP, INC. and GABBYS’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP, INC. maga subasata sa tanan nga nag-expired kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

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(Our PERA have long stayed at PHP2,000 and this is the time to increase it to PHP5,000 for all our teachers and personnel),” the ACT-NCR said.

The group made the statement following the approval of the PHP50,000 worth of assistance for Senate employees. It said teachers have not received any aid since the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

“Hindi pa po nakatikim ng relief assistance ang mga guro kahit noon panahon ng pandemya. Malaking tulong po ito para sa amin

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and the president of the IP women’s group in Barangay Salumay, thanked the New Zealand Embassy for funding their project and DTI-Davao them improve their products.

“Dako akong pasalamat nga natagaan og pagtagad ang mga kababayen-an sa among tribo nga mapili ani nga proyekto. Pinaagi sa mga trainings nga gihatag sa DTIDCFO kami makapadayon na makahimo og produkto nga may kalidad ug makahatag og panginabuhi para sa among pamilya (Immense gratitude for giving the women of our tribe the attention and for

upang makapagturo nang maayos na hindi iniisip ang kumakalam naming sikmura at pambayad ng tubig at ilaw (The teachers haven’t experienced any relief assistance yet even during the pandemic. It’s a huge help for us to teach well without thinking of our empty stomachs, our water and electric bills),” the ACT-NCR said.

“Kasabay din sana nito ay ang suporta sa aming hiling na dagdag na sahod, PHP33,000 para sa SG1 (Salary Grade) at SG15 naman para sa aming Teacher I (Alongside this, we also

choosing us to be part of this project. Through the training interventions of DTI-DCFO, we will be able to make highquality products and provide livelihood to our families),” Laglagan said.

New Zealand Ambassador Peter Kell hopes that this phase, will continue even after it ends in March this year.

Aside from the capacitybuilding seminars, the NZ Embassy in the Philippines

other resources, including raw materials to ensure the sustainability of the project. PR

support the salary hike request of PHP33,000 for SG1 and SG15 for our Teacher 1),” it added.

Meanwhile, the DepEd has yet to comment on the matter.

However, Duterte earlier vowed to put a premium on ensuring the welfare of teachers under the administration.

Among the initial steps the DepEd initiated include the review of the Magna Carta of Public School Teachers with legislators, partnership with the health department for teachers’ free medical check-ups,

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This charge has not increased since 2013.

The company sources more than 50% of its power requirements from non-renewable sources such as coal while nearly 50% is from renewable sources such as hydropower, a cheaper source, which remains unaffected by the volatility of world market prices. Davao Light assures its customers that it is doing its best to maintain a well-balanced power mix to provide its customers with reliable power at the most reasonable cost.

Davao Light encourages its customers to use energy

addressing of insurancevision of free legal assistance for contracts and loan obligations.

Corruption crackdown

Besides teachers’ welfare, the DepEd also intensified its actions against erring personnel and even service providers who failed to deliver.

On Monday, DepEd spokesperson Michael Poa said the department’s legal team is working on possible legal remedies against a certain service provider.

“The department has found another case of the

their electricity consumption at home. They can check on the complete February power rates at Davao Light’s website, www.davaolight. com, and click on Customer Services - Monthly Rates Schedule.

Davao Light is the third largest privately-owned electric distribution utility in the country in terms of customer size and annual kWh sales. Its franchise area covers the cities of Davao and Panabo and the municipalities of Carmen, Dujali, and Sto. Tomas in Davao del Norte, with a population of approximately 2.23 million and a total area of 3,561 sq. kms.

failure on the part of a service provider to comply with its contract —since the year 2021… The DepEd recognizes the important improve the delivery of public service,” he said.

The DepEd added it will not give details yet to ensure that the ongoing investigation will not be preempted.

Likewise, the department is currently investigating a DepEd employee suspected to be involved in fraudulent activity.

“The department is investigating a similar case of fraudulent dealings of a

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Tenders for the threemonth debt paper reached PHP7.33 billion while it amounted to PHP10 billion for the six-month and PHP12.988 billion for the one-year.

The average rate of the 91-day T-bill rose to 4.413 percent, the 182-day to 5.060 percent and the one-year to 5.455 percent.

These were at 4.230 percent, 4.949 percent and 5.298 percent for the 91-day, 182-day and 364-day papers, respectively, during the auction last Feb. 13.

National Treasurer Rosalia de Leon traced the T-bill

DepEd employee named Maricon. Administrative proceedings for various charges have been instituted and are already underway,” Poa said.

The DepEd made the remarks following the nabbing of Diokno Eje, who was allegedly involved in the appointment scam where individuals were offered positions in the government in exchange for a huge sum of money.

It urged the public to maintain vigilance against such schemes and report any unethical or fraudulent activity. (PNA)

rate uptick to the “aftermath of BSP 50 bps (basis points) rate hikes and (the) upward for 2023 to 6.1 percent.”

De Leon was referring to the policy rate decision of the central bank’s policy-making Monetary Board (MB) last week, which was attributed primarily to the higher-thanexpected acceleration of domestic inflation rate last January to 8.7 percent from month-ago’s 8.1 percent.

“Committee decided to keep rates aligned with secondary level, thus partial awards for 91- and 182-day T-bills,” she added. (PNA)

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the latter’s equipment is for its cacao processing.

Meanwhile, the one project in Davao City will be launched in March. This is the One Town, One Product (OTOP) packaging and labeling facility with the Food Processing Innovation Center (FPIC) as the host of the service hub located within the vicinity of the Philippine Women’s College of Davao (PWC).

DTI 11 Regional Director Maria Belenda Q. Ambi said that the SSF team visited the facility on January 26 during the training for the equipment’s operation. This was conducted together with the machine operator and representatives from PWC and the

Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

“This facility is meant to address the MSMEs’ problem with poor packaging and labeling,” the regional trade chief explained.

as the FPIC and PWC heads, are expected to gather for the launching and signing of agreements.

On the other hand, the three remaining projects to be launched this year are the addendum to the cacao processing projects of the Kapalong Cooperative and Sambayon Small Coconut Farmers Association in Davao del Norte, and the addendum to the garment enhancement project of Nagkahiusang Mananahi

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Aside from securing a cooperative accredited by the CDA for the CSF will have tax exemption, which will then

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struction of CSC’s precast factory and facility in Mariveles, Bataan. Precast concrete technology is the next green step in the construction industry as it utilizes a reusable mold that ensures quality control and performs concrete curing in a well-controlled environment at the manufacturing plant prior to installation. This translates to reduced waste, less reliance on fuel-powered machinery, and minimal environmental impact.

CSC’s state-of-the-art precast concrete factory also ensures manufacturing with reduced dust emissions, noise,

tives must have to become part of CSF cooperative –

and other pollutants. Overall, the precast technology also provides Filipinos with a cheaper alternative in building their homes in terms of lower cost and faster production time.

Precast concrete's durability, adaptability to hot and cold temperatures without cracking or getting damaged, and ability to retain its strength even when exposed to extreme weather, makes the product disaster-resilient or at least less prone to the impacts of catastrophic events. To further contribute its expertise and resources,

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Among the guests who joined the festival's opening was Department of Tourism XI Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, who was warmly welcomed by City Mayor Rey T. Uy and wife Alma, the president of Tagum City Tourism Arts and Culture Council, Inc and Musikahan Sa Tagum 2023 festival director, and DOT Xl Regional Director Tanya Rabat-Tan.

"I can see that the soul of Tagum City rests in music. That is your cultural

sa Camucaan Association (NMCA) in Davao del Sur.

“With all the successes achieved by the MSMEs in the region, we at DTI 11 are committed to assisting them. Thus, the SSF team is set to do periodic monitoring of the existing projects in Davao in February and March,” she said, adding that this measure is to evaluate project implementation including the development of their respective database, validate the cooperators’ reports, and monitor the facilities’ condition facilities to identify the potential problems so that appropriate actions may be undertaken imme

diately. PR

well capitalized and wellmanaged.

pliance. (PNA)

CSC actively supports disaster response as it provides equipment and assists in rescue and clearing operations with the local government unit (LGU) during calamities and man-made disasters. Moreover, it is involved inties in partnership with the LGU by supplying quality materials such as armor for the riprap of river banks and other erosion prone areas where CSC has operations.

Concrete Stone Corporation has reached several milestones in the construction

offering. That will ultimately distinguish you as the musical capital of this region," Frasco said.

She also recognized the local government's admirable initiative through the festival that has run for 20 years, producing world-class performers and instrumentalists.

In her speech, she divulged new developments initiated by her agency, including the 139 international cruise ships that

will traverse 39 destinations across the Philippines this year; the launching of the Philippine Experience program in April, a heritage, arts and culture caravan that showcase lesser known and emerging destinations; and the Bisita, Be My Guest program, an incentive program for OFWs and balikabayans.

This year's well-attended Musikahan events include the Pasiklaband (Battle of the Bands), Ron-

Davao Ros-Ver Pawnshop, Incorporated

Ilustre St., Davao City

Tel # 224-1204; 222-6086

AUCTION SALE!

The DAVAO ROS-VER PAWNSHOP, INC. and NEW PAG-ASA PAWNSHOP will be having its JOINT AUCTION on all unredeemed pawned items left during the month of December 2022. The said items will be sold to the public at the following VENUE AND DATE.

Gipahibalo ang publiko na ang DAVAO ROS-VER PAWNSHOP, INC. og ang NEW PAG-ASA PAWNSHOP; magsubasta sa tanang prenda nga naremata atong Disyembre 2022. Ang tanang prenda dungan nga ibaligya sa publiko sa mga sumusunod nga dapit og petsa:

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industry and has successfully supplied various big-ticket projects including the CebuCordova Link Expressway (CCLEX). Even with the economic challenges facing the country, CSC continues to be at the forefront as the lead supplier of construction aggregates and materials in the Philippines.

BDO is committed in supporting companies’ significant initiatives designed to create jobs, improve Filipinos’ quality of life, and use new innovative technology to propel economic growth.

dal-Awit, Musikahan Music Video, Musikahan Sa Barangay, Musikahan Goes Digital, SPA Poetry in Mo-

Competition, Musikahan Outreach, among others, with participants from Manila, Tarlac, Agusan, Koronadal, Gen Santos, Bukidnon, North Cotabato, South Cotabato, and Davao City.

Award-winning Loboc Children's Choir and the NCCA Rondalla also perfomed as well pop and rock

NOTICE is hereby given that NEWTEIN L. SY, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Sta. Mesa Manila; after being duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and state that:

That I am the son of Sy Hua, who was a Chinese Citizen and a resident of Davao City; That Sy Hua passed away on April 12, 2012 in Davao City; That sometime during the early 1990’s when I was still residing with Sy Hua in our ancestral house in Davao City; he asked me to safekeep his stock

No. 58 dated 4 December 1963 Five Hundred (500) Shares;

No. 59 dated 4 December 1963 Five Hundred (500) Shares;

No. 60 dated 4 December 1963 Five Hundred (500) Shares;

No. 192 dated 6 February 1968 Seven Hundred Fifty (750) Shares;

No. 229 dated 24 May 1972 Three Hundred Forty (340) Shares; forgotten about them when I eventually transferred residence sometime in 1995 to Manila where I have been residing to this day; That due to long passage of time, I could not anymore locate the said That I exerted diligent effort to retrieve the same in all the places where I could have stored the same in our ancestral house but all my diligent efforts proved futile as I could not anymore locate them.

are considered legally lost and irretrievable, for all intents and purposes; foregoing, and to inform the concerned authorities, including Manila Rubber Corporation of this fact, and to support my request for replacement stock

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artists Andrew E, Bamboo, Plethora Band and ILT Band during the celebration.

Mindanawon artists

Joey Ayala, Popong Landero Organization, Waway Saway and the Talaandig Republic, Anima Tierra, Kuntaw Mindanao, Mebuyan, Kaliwat and Kalumon will perform in the Musikahan World Music Concert on February 23, to cap the successful festival.

"Musikahan Sa Tagum is only the beginning. As your city mayor, I assure you that we will continue to achieve harmony, unity and innovation in our city," said City Mayor Rey T. Uy.

This year's theme is" Musikahan: Pagpalig-on sa Kabag-uhan, Kahuusahan ug Kadaugan". Additional photos courtesy of Tagum Tourism

UNIVERSITY of Mindanao Chorale, grand champion of the Himig Handog Competition

RONDAL Awit Champion South Cotabato Family Rondalla

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Musikahan’s comeback a success

AROUND 10,000 Tagumenyos participated in festivities, on top of the more than 6,000 musical artists who performed and competed in the recently concluded Musikahan sa Tagum 2023 last February 16 to 19 in Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

The longest-running music festival in Mindanao celebrated its 20th anniversary this year.

DOT Secretary Frasco with Tagum City Mayor Rey T. Uy and wife Alma, together with DOT Xl regional director Tanya Tan, Undersecretaries Rica Bueno and Shereen Pamintuan, and DOT Lll regional director Richard Daenos

TOURISM Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco

BARANGAY Apokon, Barangay Musikahan Champion

QUINTETO Vocal Manila, Himig Handog Competition Champion ( /WANDERLUST/11)