MINDANAO TIMES, February 24-26, 2023

BY VIC N. SUMALINOG

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IBP @ 50

AMULTITUDE

of the country’s lawyers trooped to

last February 14-18, 2023. This year marks the 50 th year of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. And yes, Davao City was, indeed, lucky to be chosen as the venue for the grand celebration. It was

the lawyers after three years of the imposed Covid-19 Pandemic Restrictions.

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), otherwise known in Filipino as

“Pinagsamang mga Abogasya ng Pilipinas,” is the national organization of lawyers in the Philippines. It is the mandatory bar association for Filipino lawyers. The IBP was established as legal profession by Republic Act No. 6397. It was in 1973 when Presidential Decree 189 constituted the IBP into a corporate body.

“What a meaningful way to celebrate who we are as professional lawyers in our

VICE PRESIDENT Sara Duterte-Carpio

(L-R): ATTY. Antoinette G. Principe, Vice Mayor Jay Melchor Quitain,

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Toghyani, OCBO officer in charge, said Wednesday said the office does not make building plans but checks applicants’ compliance with the National Building Code. -

ers would further delay the process as they are not knowledgeable about the requirements for building permit applications.

LAW ENFORCERS arrested in Buhangin on Wednesday someone who they considered a most wanted person in Bansalan, Davao del Sur.

Irene Monsad, 20, married, was arrested at Robinson Highlands by the Bansalan Municipal Police Station personnel

man gyud. Vocal kaayo ko ana. Kasagaran kabalo sila nga bawal, magbuhat gyud binuang kung naay problema dili na makit-an,” he said.

Toghyani, a former building inspector, also said that deploying “non-technical” people to process building permits is often the cause of the delay in the application process.

Woman nabbed for child abuse case

and units from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, Provincial Intelligence Unit of Davao del Regional Mobile Force Battalion, and 1st and 2nd Davao del Sur Provincial Mobile Force Company.

Captain Orlando

1,000 families affected

and again, application for the building permit is the work of engineers. Kung duna mo’y pangutana about sa technicality of the project, kinahanglan ipadala pud technical people, dili dili ma-absorb kung unsa’y kinahanglan nga requirements,” he said.

Construction profes -

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A TOP official from the Embassy of Canada visited the city on February 21 and for collaboration between businesses in Davao City and Canada.

"Our mission is to promote Canada-Philippine commercial relationship," said Senior Trade Commissioner Guy Boileau

A LOCALIZED thunderstorm on Tuesday night several areas of the city, affecting over 1093 families, the City Risk Reduc(CDRRMO) reported.

Alfredo Baloran, CDRRMO chief, report-

included Durian-A, Brgy. Baguio Proper, Crossing Quimpo Boulevard and Quirino Avenue, Brgy. 10-A, and Laverna Hills, Brgy. Cabantian. CDRRMO recorded knee-deep to waist-level water on the streets in these areas, caus-

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

during a courtesy meeting with Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte. -

terest in several areas, including agriculture, BPO and education. He also highlighted his special interest in the energy sector, particularly solar farms.

"We recently had a

high-level economic dialogue with the Philippine government where we discussed collaboration on infrastructure, culture, education, agriculture, and security," added Boileau.

Before the courtesy call, Boileau and Embassy representatives attended an the Davao City Investment

ing major disruptions to residents and businesses.

In Cugan Creek, Brgy. Calinan Proper, the Abayon and subsided after two hours, forcing two individuals to evacuate to the barangay hall.

Promotion Center. The embassy also organized a Business Forum on February 22.

The visit of the Canaopportunity for businesses in Davao City to strengthen their ties with Canadian reach in international markets.

WORKERS of a telecommunication company remove cable lines along Bonifacio Street, Thursday, Feb. 23, as part of the implementation of the underground cabling project. The streets of Bonifacio, Ponciano, Legaspi and Quirino Avenue are the next to be cleared as the project is expected to be completed in 2029. BING GONZALES ( /1,000/10)

STUDY: Sari-Sari Store food items

FILIPINO consumers at the local level were still plagued by high prices, as the research released by Packworks in collaboration with Fourthwall, a sociocultural

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Fashion Fair 2023 in Davao

PHILIPPINE Fashion Coalition (PFC) aims to shape the Philippine fashion indusof creative visionaries representing the regions of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, with a goal to standardize and develop the industry. Together with SM Supermalls, the two joined forces to create a new marketplace that champions Filipino fashion designers in the Mindanao region, organized by private fashion trade organization fashX.

SM Supermalls officially opens its doors to of Filipino Fashion Fair. It will be held on February 25, 2023 to March 3, 2023 at Premier in Davao City. The event aims to celebrate accessible to the Mindanao shoppers.

of PFC in Davao include:

Debbie Co, PQLA by Puey -

Vestido, Poivre, and limited pieces from the Paris collections of the fashX

Dennis Lustico. This diverse pool of creatives will sell their exfrom one-of pieces to ready-to-wear, and acces-

sories. This event aims to of the Philippine Fashion Coalition, as it continues its efforts to create a path and a future for its also aims to support to the all-inclusive local fashion community in the areas of textiles, arts and craft, de-

Filipino Fashion Fair 2023 Davao, connect

premier and follow the

‘Pinta Sawsaw’ art show at Abreeza

FashionFairDavao. painthaps older than any other

Europe and has been used for manuscript illustration since at least in the

BY ALEX ALAGON

nowadays because of the more archival paint mediums such as oil and acrylic watercolor is seldom used except in elementary art men and women who prefer the medium because of its

Firm starts construction of cable system

internet provider

Philippine branch of the which will deliver muchneeded internet capacity, redundancy, and reliability between the AsiaAmerica.

“Today, we areinternet speeds and anperience for Filipinos in the future. The Philippineble System will be landin the capacity and band-

Founder Dennis Anthony

Talomo district, Davao. The 745-sqm, one-stofully owned and operated

station sits on a 8,000-sqm lot.

Philippines, to the West Coast of North America. The consortium behind Telecommunications &

The infrastructure is envi-

unique characteristics.

To celebrate the last

partnership with Ayala Mall show titled “Pinta Sawsaw”. The desire to revive the watercolor medium, a

select Davao watercolor artists will showcase its -

the said exhibit will be on Feb. 25,2023 at the 3rd exhibit will run until March 11, 2023.

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A Heart That Does Not Cease to Dream – A Missionary’s “Jagged” Life Journey

Author: Fr. Ramon O. Fruto, CSsR

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9GEMS Pawnshop Inc.

All pawned items that expired during the month of MAY, 2015 if not renewed or redeemed on or before JULY 14, 2015 will be sold to the public on JULY 16, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at our pawnshop premises.

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

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa ENERO 2023. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong MARSO 16, 2023 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa MAYO 2015. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong HULYO 16 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

DAVAO FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP

#47 Lao St., Toril, Davao City Tel. No. 295-2460

Egger Bldg., Matina Crossing Davao City Tel. No. (082) 285-7069

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

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.

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

Tel. # 234-6367

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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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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country. 50 years in the service of the Filipino people. 50 years of elevating the standards of the legal profession. 50 years of effort, commitment and perseverance. 50 years of enabling the Bar to discharge its public responsibility more effectively. 50 years of eyes set on the present and the future,” gushed Davao Councilor, lawyer Antoinette G. Principe, who headed IBPDavao’s Working Committee as Director. The good Councilor also revealed that the IBP Convention is held every two years to promote camaraderie among lawyers all over the country; as well as discuss important issues “in furtherance of the mandate as the national organization of lawyers in the Philippines.” “It took us a year to prepare for this special event to be as remarkable as every lawyer would want it to be. With the IBP-Davao Chapter as event host, this year’s IBP convention showcased the milestones of the organization for the past 50 years and the vigor to move forward to a better and stronger IBP,” revealed Councilor Principe.

Sportsfest held last February 14-15 with a “Fiesta ng Bayan” welcome dinner held at the Garden Oasis in Bo. Obrero. The convention proper held last February 16 featured an opening ceremony which hadpines, the IBP, the Supreme Court plus the Mindanao regions. In attendance during the opening ceremony were Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gahon Gesmundo, IBP National President Burt M. Estrada,

so many other respected lawyers.

included Supreme Court Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa (Reforms in Supreme Court Oversight of the IBP and

Meanwhile, in Sasa Creek, Sto. Niño Riverside, Brgy. Sasa, 70 families comprising 250 individuals were forced to evacuate to Sto. Niño Chapel as the creek overflowed and subsided after two hours.

Barangay chair, declared an immediate suspension of classes to all levels in both public and private academic institutions on Feb. 22. The suspension came after 11 out of 16 Puroks were affected, impacting 1,531 families, with 371 evacuating and 1,013 individuals.

Maria Filomena D. Singh (Revised Code of Professional Responsibility and Account-sion Chair Emilio B. Aquino (Updates on General Benedicto Malcontento (Substan-

retary General of Phil. Int’l. Center for of Appeals Ret. Assoc. Justice Magdangaltary General Donemark Calimon (Recent

It was during the Fellowship Night Duterte-Carpio made her presence felt as the special guest of honor. In her speech,preme Court for their advices to her in her capacity as Secretary of the Department of importance of modern technology which “is revolutionizing the legal practice in unprecedented ways and transforming how lawyers provide legal services to clients and how the law is taught and learned.”

“As the IBP celebrates its golden year, may this be a reminder and motivation for us to keep going above and beyond the call of duty in upholding the law to serve the poor, disadvantaged, deprived, oppressed, natin---para sa Diyos, sa Bayan, at sa bawat pamilyang Pilipino. Shukran.”

Congratulations, Integrated Bar of the Philippines, on its Golden Anniversary. Thank you, Councilor Antoinette G. Principe, for inviting me.

Several residents were also affected, such as those Bacaca where rising water levels forced evacuations to the nearest covered court. Similarly, residents of Jade affected by the heavy rain, with water levels rising to near the roof of houses, the report said.

In a FAcebook post, a resident said: "The water level got higher when the rainwater came down from the mountains of Calinan District through the Davao River, located on the side

were also warned not to pass by Naboc bridge in Monkayo as the soil under the post was already eroded, making it unsafe for them.

Despite the damages caused by the flooding, CDRRMO assured the public that they were ready to respond to any emergency situation. "Our team is ready to assist those who are affected, and we will continue to monitor the situation closely," Baloran said.

By Rhoda Grace B. Saron

INVITATION TO BID

THE Philippine Red Cross-Davao City Chapter invites bidders to purchase the following unserviceable motor vehicles in an “as is, where is” basis: - 2 units 6-wheeler Mercedes Benz truck - 1 unit KIA Besta ambulance Bidders are encouraged to conduct an ocular inspection of the vehicles for disposal before submitting their proposal. Ocular inspection is scheduled from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM daily from February 24 to March 10, 2023 at the parking area of PRC Millennium Bldg. along Manuel Roxas Avenue, Davao City.

located at the aforementioned address on or before March 24, 2023, Tuesday, at 3:00 PM. For inquiries you can call us at (082) 227-6650 or 09617108218 or e-mail us at davaocity@redcross.org. ph and look for Engr. Edwin G. Patalagsa, CSR-DMS.

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LifeStyle

WC opens 70th anniversary with art exhibit

THEPhilippine Women's College kicked off its 70th anniversary with the Madayaw, PhilWomenians! art exhibit last Monday, February 20, at the college's RSM Exhibit Center. The art exhibit, which coincides with the celebration of the National Arts Month, is participated by the educative community of PWC inclduign its alumni, students, teachers, parents and employees.

PWC alumni, including City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre and DOT XI Regional Director Tanya R. Tan joined PWC's Brenda Barba, Bebot Marfori and Lizabeth Robillo-Lu during the art exhbit's opening.

Christina Garcia Frasco

BEBOT Marfori, Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, DOT Xl director Tanya Tan and Dodjie Batu

CITY Mayor Sebastian Z Duterte with Brenda Barba and surrealist artist Ben Banez

PWC's RSM Exhibit Center

MINDANAO Commission on Women's Irene Morada Santiago and DOT Xl's Tanya Rabat Tan

ARTIST Josie Tionko and City Councilor and tourism committee chair Al Ryan Alejandre

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sionals, such as engineers and architects, according to him, are the best people to send to OCBO when inquiring about a building’s compliance and the needed requirements for a building permit.

A building permit, he said, is often released within 30 working days.

The OCBO chief also said that aside from submitting complete requirements, building permit applicants must also check their compliance with the National Building Code, which an engineer or architect can better understand.

“Dili pasabot nga kumpleto imong requirements kay okay na dayon. We have to check the compliance. Kay kung pagbasa namo sa plano, duna’y mali, ibalik gihapon na sa inyoha ,” Toghyani said, adding improve its services.

Unlike in the past when engineers and architects would queue as early as 5 a.m. outside the OCBOsultation desks with OCBO engineers, architects, and signatories have been set access.

OCBO is also eyeing to digitalize its system for the convenience of building permit applicants.

He reminded Dabawenyos that a building permit is a way of seeking permission to build from the city government.

It should be acquired before and not after building any structure.

After securing a building permit and the construction proceeds as planned, OCBO will then issue a certificate of occupancy

to check the building’s safety for occupants and if it followed the plan that the permit was issued. Otherwise, it would be illegal, he added.

After securing a building permit and the construction proceeds as planned, OCBO will then issue a certificate of occupancy to check the building’s safety for occupants and if it followed the plan that the permit was issued. Otherwise, it would be illegal to occupy a building without

Toghyani reminded Dabawenyos that a building permit is a way of seeking permission to build from the city government. It should be acquired before and not after building any structure. He also emphasized that compliance with the National Building Code is important for safety reawill only further delay the process.

For inquiries and assistance, Dabawenyos may contact OCBO at telephone number (082) 291-6695 or email ocbo.davao@gmail. com. They may also visit https://ocbo.davaocity.gov.

OCBO's efforts to improve its services include consultation desks with engineers, architects, and signatories, as well as the digitalization of its system for the convenience of building permit applicants. By following the proper procedures and complying with safety regulations, Dabawenyos can ensure the safety of their buildings and the people who will occupy them.

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sari-sari store owners to increase their mark-ups andsures come from continuing supply-side challenges, such as the shortage of -

ancy between dairy and egg products).

“It is important for Filipino consumers to be aware of these discrepancies because the products (readyto-eat food, egg) whose inflation rate at the sariPSA are also the ones that the lower class typically consume due to their association with convenience and cheap price. In a socioto measure how well off or worse off we are through is the primary metric of poverty and economic performance, which becomes

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of the police station, said Monsad was collared through a warrant issuedder Balingit Yarra of RTC 11 Branch 21, Bansalan, Davao del Sur on February 1, 2023, for violation of Sec. 10(A) of R.A. 7610, or "Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, -

nation Act."

The report did not provide the details of the case although it added that the warrant stated that there was no bail recommended. After being appraised of her rights under the constitution and undergoing booking and documentation, Monsad has been placed under the custody of the Bansalan police station.

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PLDT is also spearheading the National Telecommunications Security Council (NTSC), an industry-wide informal alliance for the mutual protection of telecommunications infrastructure nationwide.

The NTSC is composed of corporate security professionals from the different telecommunications companies in the country.

print to about 1.09 million kilometers, consisting of over 231,000 kilometers of international fiber and almost 860,000 kilometers of to-the-home (FTTH) services as of end-September had passed some 16.8 million homes and covered 17,000 barangays nationwide.

even more relevant if what is being discussed is food. This reminds us of the usual lamentation of older Filipinos, “noong araw, mura pa ang galunggong…” which means we are economically worse off now,” John Brylle L. Bae, Research Director of Fourth Wall,

For Andres Montiel, head of data at Packworks,ited in capturing grassroots patterns, which makes it crucial to cross-check them with data at the sari-sari store level to obtain a more precise understanding of micro-level dynamics. At Packworks, we provide retailers with reliable data that can be utilized to enhance customer engagement. Sari IQ is instrumental in uncovering what is happening at the ground level.”

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Last year’s CAPEXlion or 9% above the previous year, marking the highest investment ever in network to provide a worldfor customers nationwide.

In addition to the cellpansion, Globe was also to deploy the new multi-beam, multiband lens antenna technology. This technology significantly improves the capacity and networks, providing better indoor penetration and reach for large outdoor and indoor events, rural areas, and densely populated cities.

Pilot tests showed impressive results, with

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networks, transportation, energy, water, housing and healthcare.

De Jesus said the Bank’s total loans grew 12 percent to P527-billion, recorded in 2021, with the bulk of releases amountingneled to projects in infrastructure and logistics sector which represent 56% of its total loan portfolio.

He said DBP’s outstanding loan portfolio in 2022 amounted to P105.91billion for projects under the social infrastructure and community development for loans to other developmental projects whichance activities, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, accommodation, and food services.

“DBP’s outstanding loans for environmentrelated projects totaled -

higher mobile download and upload data speeds and more stable connectivity. Globe plans to deploy this technology in more areas.

Globe’s efforts to improve its network quality and coverage have paid off as it was named the Best Mobile Network Infrastructure Company at the annual Global Business Outlook Awards 2022, following its award for Most Innovative Telecom the previous year.

In addition, the company once again topped the latest report of mobile Opensignal on 5G video speed, and core consistent quality. This is consistent with Globe's continuous effort to deliver network reliability and consistency to its consumers.

lion for the MSME sector, for projects in the agriculture sector in line with the the National Government,” de Jesus said.

for Operations First Vice President Christine G. Mota said DBP’s increased increase in gross margin, despite credit loss provisioning of P5.9-billion.

Mota said the Bank’s income before provisions stood at P12.5-billion, increase from the P8.66billion recorded in 2021.

“For 2022, DBP subincome target of P3.85attests to the Bank’s lofty position as one of the most financially stable government financial institutions in the country,” Mota said.

PLDT operates the fiber infrastructure. As of end-September, PLDT had

supports Smart's mobile network, covers about 97% of the population with 3G, LTE, and 5G.PR backbone for its network.

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vices revenue grew 30%, led by the growth in cold chain services, forwarding, its international courier business.

“Our 2022 growth was the result of high demand for our services with the opening up of the economyability was also driven by the structural changes and put in place. These changes are fully ingrained in all

parts of the business and term. We are optimistic about ongoing momentum in 2023,” Frederic C. DyBuncio, 2GO President and CEO, said.

“Additionally, we continued to make bold investments as opportunities arose during the pandemic. Our aim remains to be the best-in-class logistics and transportation provider in the Philippines,” he added.

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The fintech player is poised to host the ‘GCash for the Nation’ annual conference and workshop series throughout 2023, highlighting its long-standing partnership with various private sector group and its vision of achieving 'Finance for All'.

The workshop series will bring together key public sector stakeholders and tackle the future ofclusion and fostering economic growth.

Recognizing the need to promote massive digital adoption in the country, the long program is entitled ‘Breaking Barriers toward a Digital Ecosystem’. It will focus on government regulations, new policies, and guidelines, as well as infrastructure and cybersecurity developments that will enable safe and secure adoption of digital payments. It will be held at the Manila Diamond City. The program will feature speakers from various national government agencies and local government units (LGU), including the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Government Procurement Policy Board and the Commission ontives from Globe Telecom, G-Xchange Inc., private sector partners, and other key stakeholders.

Succeeding workshops will be held throughout the year and include immersive talks and discussions centered on three key issues in the Fintech industry –Building Capabilities, Resilience, and Sustainability. These topics will highlight how the industry can be more effective in harnessing the power of digital technology, push for more innovations in the Fintech space for contingency and continuity, as well as enable and empower communitiesogy.

“We are very proud to be a long-standing partner of the government for nation-building. Our alliance with the public and private sectors has allowed us to reach more Filipinos, especially the unbanked, and deliver more innovaproducts and services to them. Together with our partners, we strive to make a difference in the lives of Filipinos and make their lives better every day,” GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon said.

Through its robust and continuous collaborations with both the public and private sectors, GCash continues to shape the fuspace and transform the Philippines into a moretry, focusing strongly on the nation’s sustainable economic growth and how population.

DBM chief: Better funding for cancer prevention, treatment needed

MANILA – Budget Secretary

Amenah Pangandaman is pushing for additional funding toventing and controlling cancer in the country.

Pangandaman said while the Marcos administration hasthe implementation of Republic Act 11215 or the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA), much remains to be done to help cancer-ridden Filipinos and raise public awareness about the disease.

“We have establishedcant steps toward the advancement of the implementationman said in a speech delivered during the Fourth Philippine National Cancer Summit at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria on Thursday.

“Yet, we have a long way to go and a longer list of things to hope for, such as better funding for better cancer research and development in the country, possibly a national research and development program for cancer control, and more facilities and better technologies for screening, early detection, she added.

Pangandaman made the many years, cancer has been one of the leading causes of death in the country.

She lamented that many Filipino families, including those in the upper-income because of high treatment cost and limited coverage of cancer care under the existing public programs.

Citing the 2019 estimates, Pangandaman said around 60 percent of the total public cancer expenditures come from private insurance.

“As such, we should dis-

with North America.

To recall, Converge and Singapore-based Keppel Midgard Holdings Pte. Ltd. (a subsidiary of Keppel T&T) signed an agreement granting Converge the Bifrost Cable System. The system is expected to be completed in 2024.

“Our investment in this land-based infrastructure is in line with our goal total hub in Asia. Our country is in a prime location in the center of the region for

through the advancement of the implementation of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act or NICCA with sustainability in mind. Through this, we can provide our fellow Filipinos quality and affordable cancerrelated healthcare that would she said.

‘Cancer-free PH’ Pangandaman expressed optimism that the government’snation.

This, as she touted that the government has already established mechanisms for the implementation of NICCA, including public-private partnerships and tax reforms to sustain public oncology

"We continue to hope that we may one day soon have a future that is cancer-free. And seeing all the initiatives and is possible. Rest assured that the Department of Budget and Management is one with you in realizing our aspirations for a cancer-free Philippines," Pangandaman said.

Pangandaman ensured that the Marcos administration is putting a premium on boosting Filipinos’ health and strengthening the healthcare system’s capacity, noting that it has allocated around PHP327.21billion budget for the health sector, representing a 17-percent increase from last year’s budget.

Under the PHP327.21billion budget, the national some PHP1.06 billion for the National Integrated Cancer Control Program (NICCP) and PHP500 million for the Cancer Assistance Fund (CAF), Pangandaman said.

“We have allocated PHP1.06 billion for the National Integrated Cancer Control Program to provide funding and support for cancer control activities, increase public

intra and inter-Asian connectivity, so that's why we are investing in different submarine cables. This will not only boost the company’s international bandwidth capacity, but for the Philippines, it will mean redundancy and diversity said Converge Chief OpRomero.

Converge’s goal is totion between the submarine

awareness about cancer, its causes, and its prevention, and promote healthy lifestyles to

“Meanwhile, some PHP500 million is allotted for the Cancer Assistance Fund, which shall complement exist-Pangandaman added. cited the PHP100.2 billion allocation for the National Health Insurance Program; PHP32.63 billion for the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially-Incapacitated Patients; PHP26.81 billion for the Health Enhancement Facilities Program; and PHP16.95 billion for the implementation of Support System.

She also noted that the National Economic and Development Authority Board’s approval of the construction of the PHP6-billion cancer center at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital in Manila will provide a bigger facility with better technologies for cancer patients.

“For this reason, it is imperative that members of different sectors — public, private, academic, and research institutions, non-government organizations, and civil societies engaged in today’s event. Your commitment to the cause and active community par -

Pangandaman said.

The Fourth Philippine National Cancer Summit was held, in line with the commemoration of Cancer Awareness Month and the fourth year of the signing of the NICCA.

holders from the national and international cancer community to promote and advance multidisciplinary, patient-focused and quality cancer care.

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Submarine cables and their connections to terreal-time access to business and consumer applications, social media, streaming video, websites, and many other bandwidth-intensive services.

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:

Comelec: All systems go for

Feb. 25 Cavite special polls

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said it is all set to hold the special elections in the seventh legislative district of the province of Cavite on Saturday.

everything has been prepared for the activity, including the vote counting machines as voters will be using an automated election system (AES) to elect their new representative.

"All vote counting machines are ready as we will be using the automated system. We will shade the ballots and use the VCMs. Do not worry.

All contingency measures, including extra machines, have been prepared," the poll body

Laudiangco said around 355,184 voters are expected to participate in the special polls.

There are four aspirants running for the polls -- Crispin Diego Diaz Remulla (National Unity Party), and independentmingo Aguinaldo, Melenciochael Angelo Bautista Santos.

Crispin Diego is the son of former district Representawho vacated the post when he was appointed as Secretary

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Philippine Women’s College (now Philippine Women’s University) was founded in 1919 in Manila by visionary couple, statesman Dean Conrado Benitez and educator Francisca Tirona Benitez.

Over the decades, their vision of women’s education transcended the boundaries of the capital city of Manila and reached the far south of the archipelago.

Mindanawon PWC alumni later saw the need to spread and promote the educational objectives of their alma mater to the

LEGAL NOTICE

Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74, of the New Rules of Court, notice is hereby given that the late Salvador C. Payumo, who died on January 21, 2020, in Davao City, left a Motor Vehicle described as follows: MAKE: HONDA SERIES: CGX125SHMD3 PLATE NO: LA85594 ENGINE NO. : KYY10E006607 CHASSIS NO. : KYY10006623 MODEL : 2014 and BODY TYPE: MC W/SIDECAR has been the subject of an AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION WITH SALE executed by and among his only heir Cheryl A. Payumo as per Doc. No. 493; Page No. 100; Book No. 75 ; Series of 2022 of the NOTARY PUBLIC JOSELITO D. SEVILLA.

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The special polls were set after the House of Representatives passed a resolution declaring a vacancy in the district.

Since the scheduled polls will be using the AES, the Comelec said there will be a random manual audit (RMA) to be held in selected clustered precincts.

It added that the selection of the precincts will commence after the closing of polls at the Legislative Building of the Cavite Provincial Capitol Compound in Trece Martires City at 7 p.m. Saturday.

young people of Mindanao. This became a reality when the PWU Board of Trustees approved the plan to establish the Philippine Women’s College of Davao, which eventually opened its doors to Dabawenyo students in 1953.

Through the years, PWC has become an incubator of leaders in politics, business, philanthropy, arts, and culture.

The Madayaw, PhilWomenians! art exhibit is open to the public until February 27.

DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late IRENEO TIMONAN TINAMBACAN and ROSITA OUANO TINAMBACAN, who died intestate on December 6, 2015 and July 15, 1994, respectively in Davao City.

That the deceased at the time of their respective deaths, they left behind their conjugal shares in the parcel of land situated in Toril, City of Davao, consisting an area of TWO HUNDRED SIXTEEN (216) SQUARE METERS No. T-93541;

That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned described property has been the subject of DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE made and executed by and among their heirs per Doc. No. 17; Page No. 04; Book No. 293; Series of 2016 of the Notary Public MARLISA A. GALLO.

(MT- Feb. 17, 24 & March 3, 2023)

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