MINDANAO TIMES, March 13-14, 2023

baby ‘white elephant’ project

BY VIC N. SUMALINOG

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BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

SFO4 Ramil E. Gillado, Davao City Fire District Intelligence and Investigation

chief, said during the ISpeak Media Forum at the City Hall on March 9 that the city currently has 15 recently opened building located along J.P. Laurel Avenue.

“Meron pang tina-target na areas na tatayuan pa ng sa progress ng city, ma Kailangang ma-cut ang distance sa time ng pag -respond, hinahabol natin ang oras (There are

still targeted areas where considering the progress The response time must be cut, we are chasing time),” Gillado said.

He cited Maa, Bangkal,

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Bunawan, and Panacan as possible areas for future

Gillado said that since there are growing business communities in far-flung areas like Marilog andtions there is also being considered.

“ Nagpapasalamat

kami city government sa tulong nila, yan yung kinucoordinate na malagyan ngful to the city government for the help, those are the areas being coordinated to put up fire stations),” he said.

Gillado also said Davao City currently has

spond to at least one to two anytime. -

teers from private organizations and barangays for helping the city respond to ( /MORE/7)

DIFFERENT teams give their best during the Araw ng Dabaw Dragon Boat Race on Sunday, March 12, held off the coastal road in Times Beach. Sixty-four teams competing from different categories came from Iligan, Cagayan De Oro, Dipolog, Butuan, Davao Del Sur and Davao City. BING GONZALES

Checkpoints intercept P30,000 illegal lumbers, unlicensed gun

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

A 39-YEAR-OLD man yielded an unlicensed gun while P30,000 worth of illegal lumbers were seized at the joint police and Task Force Davao checkpoints in Toril and Lacson, Calinan on Friday, March 10.

The Joint AFP-PNP Border Control Point in Barangay Eden, in close coordination with the Davao City Environment and down a truck carrying 15 pieces of gmelina.

The authorities ac -

costed an Isuzu Elf bearing plate number MCV 6955 driven by Jerry P. Villacite, 30, married, and a resident of Purok 3, New Visayas, Trento, Agusan Del Sur. He was traveling toward Davao City around 1:34 p.m. and passed by the mandatory checkpoint

NPA leader surrenders,

A HIGH-RANKING communist rebel leader in Caraga surrendered to soldiers, bringing high-powered firearms and ammunition in Barangay St. Christine, Lianga, Surigao del Sur on March 9.

He was identified as Patrick Tejeros Wagdos, squad leader of Sandata -

hang Yunit Pampropaganda - Interyor/Grupong Staff (SYP-I/GS), Headquarters Force, Sub-Regional Committee (HQF, SRC) Southland, North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC).

He surrendered o the 3rd Special Forces Bat( /NPA/10)

inspection at Sitio Augis, Barangay Eden.

Colonel Darren E. Comia, Task Force Davao commander, vowed to intensify the inspection of all trucks entering Davao City that might carry illegal forest products.

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Tagum cop nabbed for robbing a fashion store

A PATROLMAN was arrested after allegedly robbing a sales lady in a fashion store along Lapu-Lapu street, Barangay Magugpo, Tagum City, around 5:30 p.m. on March 9.

Lt. Col Edgardo Bernardo, officer-in-charge of Tagum Police Station, as Patrolman Doria, a resident of Poblacion Bayugan, Agusan del Sur.

He was assigned to the Prosperidad Municipal Police Station. Accordingly, the police received a report of a robbery that happened in( /TAGUM/10)

Twin earthquakes will not derail Araw ng Dabaw fest

DAVAO CITY- The City Government of Davao is pushing through the events despite the two strong earthquakes that struck the region on March 7.

“Wala tay i-adjust (we will not adjust) because all the events for the Araw ng Dabaw planado siya

(are planned), so we will execute as planned, and we’ll make sure na fully coordinated and fully orchestrated ang tanang remaining events (all the remaining events),” City

OIC Jennifer Romero said during her guesting at I-

Speak Media Forum held on March 9 at the City Hall.

An earthquake at magnitude 5.9 with an epicenter located 8 kilometers south of New Bataan struck at 2:00 p.m. another strong earthquake occurred on the same day at 4:47 pm with a magnitude of 5.6. The two

tremors were felt in Davao City.

The earthquakes forced Davao de Oro Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga to postpone some of the events of Davao de Oro’s Bulawan Festival that are being held on March 7 ( /TWIN/10)

FPI: PBBM admin’s infra push to revitalize economy, generate jobs

MANILA – The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said Friday a multitude of local businesses and from the 194 infrastructurecos administration over the

PHP9 trillion expected to be spent under the “Build

the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 can potentially revitalize domestic industries that have

is reportedly expected to the rehabilitation of the -

Economist bullish on rebound of FDIs -

-

chairman Jesus Arranza said the administration public-private partnership

Arranza said there is a need to “push the economyheavily on priority infra-

ment policymakers to prioritize locally-manufactured

the Marcos administra-pandemic-stricken job mar-

He said many Filipinos

disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic have yet to se-

This is especially true -

projects already set in motion are the 74-kilometer

IFPs are the Metro Manila North-South Commuter

is also the president of the Textile Producers Association of the Philippines administration to accelerate

“It is not only us (tex(PNA)

MANILA – An economist is optimistic aboutrect investments (FDIs) to continued recovery of the decline of net FDIs to compared to the previous-tion (RCBC) chief economist Michael Ricafort said upticks of interest rates -

But as the economy -

“(The) Philippine economy (is) still expected to have one of the fasterthe investment committrips of members of Marcos Ricafort said the improved diplomatic relations -

Alsons to allot another P1-B for residential properties in Alabel

BY CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO

ALSONS Development and Investment Corp. (Alsons Dev), the real estate development arm of the Alcantara group, is investing about P1 billion for the residential component of its new project in Alabel, the capital of Sarangani, the 121-hectare mixed-use Avia Estate.

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that the company has yet expenditure for the entire most esteemed Monteseasy reach of residents in

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multiple components al(South Cotabato-Cotabatoresidents to enjoy leisure and live in a secure envi-

Alsons Dev executive vice company founder Conrado

hub and create more opportunities for the people

the Alcantara Family be -

aside from its residential components like the Narra feature “first-class lei -

reputable educational insupport facilities—all in

The company has also implemented a simi-

Nurtura Land and Home

It is also behind the development projects inproperties is the police and in its Avia Estate project in public safety and secuto the community” as it implemented in partner -

Docs push awareness on kidney disease

DAVAO CITY – A group of nephrologists here has reiterated the need to push for more information and awareness about chronic kidney disease (CKD).

This came as the city continues to rank third in the country with the most number of kidney diseases since 2017, according to Dr. Ma. Theresa Bad-ang, nephrologist and head of the Southern Philippines Medical Center - Human Advocate and Retrieval Effort.

"In this city and the rest of Davao Region, we have some 2,400 individuals on dialysis treatment,” said Bad-ang in an interview with reporters during the World Kidney Day commemoration Thursday afternoon.

“We need to prevent dialysis and World Kidney

BARMM seeks inclusive gender-equitable society

MARAWI CITY--Hundreds of employees from the Bangsamoro Government and the City Government of Cotabato participated in a motorcade Wednesday morning, March 8, to kick off this year’s National Women’s Month celebration.

After the motorcade, the Bangsamoro Women Commission (BWC) put on a short event at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex.

With the theme "WE for Gender Equity and Inclusive Society", BWC Chairperson Bainon Karon said the celebration in BARMM aligns with the

Bangsamoro Development Plan (BDP) 2023–2028 and the BARMM 12-Point Priority Agenda. The BDP is the medium-term comprehensive development plan of the Bangsamoro Government that lays down the plans, programs, and projects for the BARMM, including the manned utilization of the Special Development Plan (SDF) provided by the national government for the rebuilding, rehabilitation, and development ofties in the region.

Karon says that the 12-Point Priority Agenda

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Day is celebrated to further raise awareness and avoid it to happen to us," Bad-ang said.

Another nephrologist, Dr. Floin Quibo Galvadores, described the city's kidney disease cases as "alarming. It is very important to spread awareness

NPA rebel tagged in killing of Surigao Sur IP leader nabbed

BUTUAN CITY – A suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebel linked to the ambush-slay of an Indigenous People Mandatory Representative (IPMR) in

Surigao del Sur province two years ago has been arbared Friday.

Brig. Gen. Pablo Labra II, director of the Police Re-

Region (PRO-13), identi-nist insurgent as Dante C. Sanchez, 46, a member of

WOMEN POWER. The Dragon Del Sur team members train off the coast of Barangay Pampanga in Davao City on Tuesday (7 March 2023). The training is part of their preparation for the Araw ng Dabaw Dragon Boat Race on March 12. MindaNews photo

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BATANG

(Jhon Steven

22, is from

City. He is an AB English Language student at Surigao del Norte State University.)

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Airports mirror country's image

FOR the longest time, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) had been ranked among the worst and most stressful airports in the world, with travelers complaining of long queues, numerous security checks, lack among other things.

Last year, a survey conducted by travel website Hawaiian Islands named NAIA the third most stressful airport in Asia and Oceania, next to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport in Australia and Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Vietnam. The results were based on Google reviews of travelers on more than 500 airports across the world.

Another travel website, Guide to Sleeping in Airports, described NAIA last year as a “large and often frustrating airport.”

In its report, it advised travelers to expect to wait in of scams, particularly the prevalent “tanim bala” scheme where bullets were planted in a traveler’s bag by inspecto let him go.

This year, NAIA has repeatedly been in the news again, and again for all the wrong reasons. were canceled, rerouted, or delayed after an equipment mishap triggered a breakdown in the airport’s Communi-

from statements by the airport management, a blower for the uninterrupted power supply conked out and failed to

ESPRESSO MORNINGS

BY JOE ZALDARRIAGA

The outage shut down communications, radar, radio, and internet access, prompting the suspension of airport operations, affecting 56,000 inbound and outbound travelers.

A few weeks ago, a video made the rounds on social media showing an X-ray screener taking money from the bag of a departing Thai passenger. The female screener was then seen inserting the bills into the pocket of another

or PHP8,000 and begged him to delete the video and not report it. The airport personnel involved were promptly relieved of their duties.

A few days later, another NAIA screener was caught on video taking a Chinese traveler's watch from the tray run through the X-ray machine. The inspecotherwise.

Last Thursday, DWIZ radio reported that a police national through a highly restricted airport area using an Security Group.

These incidents are putting the country in a very bad light before the global community and are hampering the efforts of the Department of Tourism to lure more

international arrivals. This even prompted House Speaker Bautista to remove all personnel from the department’stional embarrassment in the country.

“It’s very embarrassing, alarming, and it really makes you furious. How can we even entice foreign tourists to our shores if no less than our airport personin a report.

“It sounds a bit extreme, but circumstances call for extreme measures. If government personnel commit criminal acts against foreign visitors the minute they land at the airport, it says a lot about our country, so it needs to be addressed sternly,” he added.

All these should serve as an eye-opener for the agenAirport Authority, which manages the main gateway, as well as the DOTr’s OTS, to enforce stronger rules and disciplinary actions on erring employees to effectively stop the commission of such activities.

The state of our airport and the conduct of our people are among the things that leave a lasting impression on foreign visitors, and it is very critical that we get our act together, especially as we aim to change the reputation of the NAIA from being one of the worst to being one of the best in the world.

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in the foregoopinions and beliefs of the Philippine News Agency (PNA) -

The 1st barangay polls in PH after the 1972 martial law

GLIMPSES & GAZES

BY SEVERINO C. SAMONTE

election held in the country a year after then President

nine-member Commission on Elections (Comelec) was very different compared with the conduct of such polls.

For one thing, it was a strictly non-partisan election, where the candidates did not represent any political party and were not allowed to campaign together or in groups. In other words, each candidate must be really "party-less" oring party-list system.

At that time, the Barangay Council was composed of the captain or chairman and six kagawad or councilmen, member. The Sangguniang Kabataan replaced the KB in monthly allowance amounts.

just starting to develop from a sleepy one dominated by of the barangay council, we just got a monthly allowance

After the EDSA revolt, the then Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), which replacedgovernors, vice governors and provincial board members, as well as city and municipal mayors, vice mayors and councilors.

after, Simon replaced the barangay captain of Nagkaisang

me, and I did not bother to ask him. I stayed, doing the tasks of a duly-elected kagawad along with the appointederations Center issued a memorandum stating that those already working in government in whatever capacities government posts simultaneously.

After reading the memorandum, I immediately wrote my resignation letter and handed it to the OIC barangay captain. The reason I did it without consulting anybody, not even my wife and children, was because I could not choose the post of a barangay kagawad with a monthly already receiving as supervising news editor at the government-owned Philippine News Agency.

rangay council four months later, after I no longer asked her to go to the barangay treasurer and claim my threeshe was very glad.

gave me a plaque citing me as one of those who have contributed time and effort (not money, for I do not have much) toward the development and progress of our barangay.

Bautista. It was given on the occasion of the celebration

In the then eight-year-old Barangay Nagkaisang

He added, “Ini-encourage barangays responder ba-

iliary group, at sariling truck budget. barangays na at nagiging force multiplier natin sila (We encourage the barangays

community fire auxiliary group, and their own fire truck from their budget. Some barangays already and they become our force multiplier).”

The fire official also urged Davaoeños to be responsible, saying that fire prevention concerns everybody.

home and keep items that can cause a fire in a safe place.

Last month, a massive houses in two barangays, damage.

Earlier, Gillado said the city were caused by electri-

due to cooking and playing matches, and unattended overheated electrical appli-

dents happened in the whole

timated damage to property recorded three fatalities and nine injured. The two top residential areas and rubbish

and Pasacola -- also were given a similar plaque, mostly posthumously.

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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.

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The commander lauded the troops on this accomplishment. He stressed the need to coordinate with local and national agencies to further strengthen the borders and ensure Davao City’s safety and security.

The confiscated contraband was turned over to the Cenro.

Meanwhile, Jamel L. Aloyodan, 39, married, and a resident of Lumbatan, La-

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and 8. For Davao City, Romero said they have closely coordinated with organizers to ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration of the of the City.

“We’ll make sure that all the events are really executed properly,” Romero said.

nao Del Sur, was on board a black Fortuner bearing plate number NFE 2915 and traveling toward the city when flagged down at the Lacson checkpoint around 8:40 p.m.

Seized from his possession included a Caliber .45 pistol bearing SN:45072SP with a magazine loaded with four live ammunition. The suspect and the items were turned over to Calinan Police Station.

The major activities include the Araw ng Dabaw Lipsync Competition on March 10, Cheerdance Competition on March 11, Sayaw Pinoy on March 12, Reyna Dabawenya on March 15, Mutya ng Dabaw coronation on March 17, Parada Dabawenyo on March 18 and Bands Clash also on March 18. (PIA/RG Alama)

ECONOMIST...(frompage4)

for the Philippines.

“Furthermore, the passage of reform measures in recent months, especially the CREATE (Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises) law that reduces the corporate

percentage points (from 30 percent) retroactive July 2020 and provides greater certainty on investments would also continue to help attract more FDIs to be more decisive and locate in the country,” he added.

(PNA)

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side the said fashion store. Authorities also received another attempted robbery at another establishment along Arellano street.

Immediately, personnel of Tagum City Police Station, Regional Mobile Force Battalion and Tagum Civil Security Unit team acted on the report resulting in the policeman’s arrest. Investigation showed that the suspect tried to escape through the national highway but was chased

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about CKD, especially here in Davao City."

With the increasing cases of patients undergoing dialysis treatment, Galvadores said they noticed the rising number of dialysis centers sprouting in this city.

"We should not be happy with the existence of these dialysis centers as we

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the Malahutayong Pakigbisog Alang sa Sumusunod (MAPASU), an IP organization known for its alleged links with the NPA.

Labra said Sanchez works under the NPA Guerrilla Front 19, North Eastern Mindanao Regional Com-

down by the responding

Recovered from his possession were his issued live ammunition, Philippine National Police (PNP) license, cellular phone, and P5,090 cash reported looted from the store.

The suspect is now under the custody of the Tagum City Police Station, facing a robbery case. By Rhoda

Grace B. Saron

have to aim that the cases would go down. It should not become a sort of business, and cases should not increase," she said.

The group also urged the public to undergo screening, especially if they have a family history of high blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney failure. (PNA)

mittee. He was served with an arrest warrant Wednesday at Barangay San Isidro in Marihatag town, Surigao del Sur province.

“Sanchez had arrest warrants for four counts of murder issued by the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 28 in Lianga,” Labra said in a statement.

aims for a Bangsamoro that is strong, united, and able to support itself.

"To be able to achieve this, we should ensure inclusive and equitable access to quality services for social justice and human capital development and build peaceful, safe, and resilient Bangsamoro communities," Karon said.

The chairperson said a multifaceted approach is required in creating a gender-equitable and inclusive society. "This involves addressing institutional and systemic biases, implementing policies that promote gender equity and diversity, and creating a culture that values and embraces diversity," she said.

"Overall, creating a gender-equitable and inclusive society requires a collective effort from individuals, organizations,

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talion (3SFBn) under the operational control of the 401st Infantry Brigade, 4th Infantry Division.

Wagdos revealed that he abandoned the armed struggle due to the continued focused military operations of EastMinCom troops and his longing for his family.

He brought along nineazines.

Troops are facilitating his documents to avail the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) as of this writing.

Meanwhile, LtGen. Greg T. Almerol Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) chief, linked the recent surrender to the communist terrorist group’s loss the Caraga Region, according to the 4th Quarter 2022 Joint AFP-PNP Intelligence Committee (JAPIC)-East-

He said the suspect is also wanted for theft and attempted murder.

“Based on the report from the Lianga municipal police station, Sanchez was among the communist rebels who ambushed and killed Datu Hawudon Jumar Bucales, the IPMR of Lianga,” Labra said.

and the government. It is a continuous process that requires a commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion," she added.

Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim said that the Bangsamoro Government understands the "delicate role" that women play in taking care of families, making communities stronger, and promoting unity.

"With this year’s change that we want for our better future is inclusive, dependable, and sustainable for every Bangsamoro, especially for Bangsamoro women," Ebrahim said.

The Chief Minister also praised the BWC for welfare of Bangsamoro women and giving them the power to lead organizations and communities.

ern Mindanao Area Periodic Status Report on Threat Groups (PSRTG).

He also lauded the troops for their latest accomplishment, which he said would demoralize further the communist terrorists from fighting and eventually lead to their total collapse.

"This latest accomplishment gives us the optimism to finish the remaining CTG in the Caraga Region before the end of the year. Without and firearms, they have nowhere to hide and have said.

The EastMinCom commander likewise urged the terrorist remnants to return to the folds of the law and avail of government programs to resume their civilian lives.

By Rhoda Grace B. Saron

Bucales, a staunch anticommunist crusader who criticized the NPA for its atrocities against tribal members, was waylaid on Oct. 4, 2020 in Barangay Banahao, Lianga town. Two other companions of Bucales, including a militiaman, also died in the ambush. (PNA)

Representing the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA) and the Higaonon tribe’s focal person for gender and development, Rubymae Laconde thanked the Bangsamoro Government for contributions of women, particularly of the IPs, in society.

"Bilang isang babaeng indigenous people, malaki ang pasasalamat namin sa BARMM Government dahil napakinggan at nagkaroon kami ng masisilungan," Laconde shared.

"Mula nong nagkaroon ng BARMM ay unti-unting nawawala ang discrimination sa mga kababaihan at napapakinggan ang aming mga hinaing bilang isang babaeng indigenous people," she added. (BIO/PIA-10/ Lanao del Sur)

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Anti-illegal logging drive nets P1.3-M hot logs in Caraga

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 January 2023. The said items will be sold to the public at the following VENUE AND DATE.

BUTUAN

CITY—The

PoCaraga Region (PRO-13) has confiscated more than PHP1.3 million worth of hot logs during its intensified anti-illegal logging operations from January until early March this year.

Data provided by the PRO-13 information office showed a total of 48 anti-illegal logging operations were conducted in the region during the past two months.

These operations have 33,881 board feet of illegallygathered forest products and

lumber worth over PHP1.3 million.

At least 41 individuals involved in illegal logging activities were also arrested during the period.

The anti-illegal logging operation on Wednesday in Kitcharao town, Agusan delcating 518 pieces of assorted cuts of lauan trees (Shorea negrosensis) amounting to PHP114,485.

Meanwhile, the Surigao del Norte Police Provincial Office (SDNPPO) said five anti-logging operations conducted in the province from

January to March this year of assorted hot logs worth PHP55,470.

In 2022, the SDNPPO said 42 forest protection drives resulted in the arrest of 35 individuals and the feet of assorted hot logs worth

“I commend our troops on the ground for the continued campaigns to protect and conserve our natural resources in the Caraga Region,” Labra said in a statement Friday. (PNA)

Gipahibalo ang publiko na ang DAVAO ROS-VER PAWNSHOP, INC. og ang NEW PAG-ASA PAWNSHOP; magsubasta sa tanang prenda nga naremata atong Enero 2023. Ang tanang prenda dungan nga ibaligya sa publiko sa mga sumusunod nga dapit og petsa:

400 Davao Occidental tricycle drivers get accident insurance

MALITA, Davao Occidental

– At least 400 tricycle drivers here received accident insurance cards facilitated by the Drivers United for Mass Progress and Equal Rights

– Philippines Taxi Drivers Association (Dumper PTDA)

Partylist and Cocolife Insurance Company on Friday.

Paolo Argel, Cocolife senior assistant manager, said the recipients are members of

Dumper PTDA. "We offer P10,000 accident insurance to the driverscident," he said.

The coverage is 24 hours daily, on and off the job, and will be automatically terminated when the beneficiary reached 70 years old.

Dumper PTDA partylist

Rep. Claudine Diana BautistaLim said some 13,000 drivers nationwide have already

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Philippine Army in support of the “Plant, Plant, Plant” Program and as part of the month-long celebration through the conduct of nationwide growing/raising of one million fruit-bearing trees.

On the other hand, Caberto lauded the efforts of his personnel, reservists, and other units and stakeholders for their active support and participation that led to the successful conduct of activities.

“This is one way of caring for our environment by planting more trees for our future generations, preventing soil erosion, and contributing to the reforestation program of the government,” Caberto said. (1105CDC)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF MANUEL C. JADRAQUE JR.

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late MANUEL C. JADRAQUE JR., MSP who died intestate on July 24, 2021 at San Roque Cathedral Parish, A. Mabini St., Caloocan City;

That the deceased at the time of his death left a deposit account at the Bank of the Philippine Island/BPI Family Bank, which is more particularly described as follows:

availed of the program.

"Our goal is to provide coverage insurance to the transportation drivers. That's why we tried hard to provide this accident insurance," she said in an interview.

Dumper PTDA, a political group that advocates for drivers’ welfare and protection, represents the public transportation sector nationwide and commuters.

Apart from the accident

insurance coverage, Lim said that they also continue to provide scholarships for the drivers’ children, medical, burial, and hospitalization assistance.

"These programs have been running for three years. We are planning to increase

the entire Davao Region," the lawmaker said.

Meanwhile, Edgardo Antipolo, president of the Po-

of the late EMMA V. DIONALDO who died intestate on April 2, 2014 in Davao City at the time of her death she left personal and real properties more particularly to wit:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-70397 “A parcel of land (Lot 5, Block 5 of the consolidation-subdivision plan (LRC) Pcs-9657, being a portion of the consolidation of Lots 394-A-1 & 394-A-2, Psd-96018, LRC Cad. Rec. No. 317) situated in the City of Davao, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY (380) SQUARE METERS more or less;

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-140464 “A parcel of land (Lot B-2-F-6, Psd-11060591), being a portion of Lot B-2-F, Psd-11-058320, situated in the Barrio of Camudmud, Mun. of Babak, Province of Davao, Island of Samal, containing an area of Five Hundred (500) Square Meters more or less;

blacion Malita Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association, said the accident insurance is a big help for their group.

"Despite the insurance,

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Regional Franchising and Regulatory Davao City

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUB ORDINARY REGULAR Service. Case No. R11-EV-PB-2023-2-1352 (95-XI-01352) DAVAO METRO SHUTTLE CORP., Petitioner. X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X NOTICE OF HEARING of Public Convenience issued

we still wish that we will always be safe because we are also carrying the lives of our passengers. We want them to be safe, too," he said. (PNA)

That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned described properties has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF MANUEL C. JADRAQUE JR. made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 18; Page No. 4; Book No. 46; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public JUANITO G. CAMASURA JR. of Digos City.

(MT-Mar. 13, 20 & 27, 2023)

BANCO DE ORO (BDO)-(Branch) and BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLAND (BPI) Uyanguren Branch. SHARES in COMMUNITY HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT COOPERATIVE HOSPITAL (CHDC) Magallanes Street, Davao City. That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, the abovementioned described real and personal properties has been the subject of

11RCDG personnel plant 1,370 assorted seedlings

IN LINE with the upcoming Philippine Army founding anniversary on March 22, 2023, personnel of the 11th Regional Community Defense Group, Reserve and reservists from different Ready Reserve Units and ROTC cadets conducted a series of tree planting activities in the Davao Region on March 5-7, 2023.

The activities were led by Col Josue M. Caberto Mi (GSC) PA, group commander of the 11RCDG, RESCOM.

Likewise, personnel from 89IB, 534ECBn, 3CMO

and different schools and universities also participated in the said activities as major partners and stakeholders.

A total of 1,370 various fruit-bearing and non-fruitbearing trees were planted throughout the activities. provided the planting materials through the coordination and collaboration of 11RCDG and the CDCs.

The said activity was part of the initiatives of the ( /11RCDG/11)