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OUTBOUND passengers queue at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal on Friday morning, a day after Mayor Sara Duterte issued a guideline mandating local residents not to travel outside the city and short-term visitors to leave the city immediately. BING GONZALES
• Davao Region records first positive COVID-19 case BY WARREN ELIJAH E. VALDEZ, RHODA GRACE B. SARON, AND NICOLE B. BURLAS
THE CITY has closed its borders to the north, as the Department of Health-Davao Center for Health Development yesterday confirmed the first COVID-19 case in the region. Davao City Mayor day to agree on the “partial Sara Duterte and Tagum lockdown on all entry and City Mayor Allan Rellon exit points” effective seven released a statement yester- ( / LOCKDOWN / 17)
106 students going home THE 106 DAVAOEÑO participants in the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) and the National Festival of Talents (NFOT) are on their
way home Sunday, a Department of Education (DepEd) XI official said. The NSPC and the NFOT were held respectively in
Tugegarao, Cagayan and Ilagan, Isabela, from March 9 to 13, a month after it was initially postponed from its
originally Feb. 17-21 schedule due to the spread of Covid-19. DepEd XI spokesperson
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WHAT HAPPENS IN A PARTIAL LOCKDOWN 1. All public and private vehicles from Tagum City are prohibited from entering Davao City. 2. All vehicles coming from Tagum that will pass through Davao City while en route to their final destination will be escorted in groups to the border checkpoint where they will exit. This will only be allowed within 24 hours from the effectivity of this EO (a valid ID is required for verification). 3. After 24 hours from the effectivity of this EO, no vehicles (public or private) that came from Tagum City will be allowed to pass thru Davao City anymore. 4. Inspection of IDs of workers working in Davao City but go home outside Davao City will be conducted. Residents of Tagum City who are working in Davao City will not be
allowed to enter Davao City. 5. Supply chain vehicles/delivery vehicles are allowed entry to Davao City. The driver and helper will be subjected to temperature checks. The driver and helper of supply chain vehicles/delivery vehicles are not allowed to leave their vehicles while loading/unloading is being done inside Davao City. 6. Emergency vehicles are authorized to pass through/enter Davao City. 7. Roadblocks will be established after 24 hours upon the effectivity of the EO. 8. Passengers and drivers of exempted vehicles will be
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UNUSUAL quiet Sunday in Sto. Rosario Parish in Toril Poblacion as regular Sunday masses in all Catholic churches have been suspended by Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles in compliance to the guidelines issued by City Hall amid the threat of Covid-19. BING GONZALES
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Institutionalize task force for public health crises: councilor BY SAMANTHA T. BURGOS
A LEGISLATOR seeks to institutionalize the Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases (EREID) program in the City Health Office (CHO). “We kept on reactivat- the EREID a permanent tee chair on health, said in ing this task force (ERE- program of the city gov- an interview with reporters ID) every time there’s an ernment?” councilor Mary on Tuesday. outbreak, why not make Joselle Villafuerte, commitShe said that the city
already has an EREID task force, but it still needs to be reactivated. The first move is to reactivate the said task force first. “Last week we had the local board meet-
ing, and one of the local board resolutions passed is to reactivate our existing task force in CHO,” she said. She also said that the team has already been trained and merely needs reorganizing. “The EREID task force of the city was notably ( / INSTITUTIONALIZE / 17)
PhilHealth guidelines for transacting public BY NICOLE BURLAS
THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) XI released precautionary measures, in compliance with the Davao City Guidelines No. 4 for Covid-19. Through a press release, the PhilHealth XI will be implementing the following measures: * New registrants shall be prioritized and have their PhilHealth Identification Card and Member Data Record issued. Transactions that are not urgent shall be discouraged. * All health care institutions (HCI) are reminded to maximize the use of the portal. * All PhilHealth Benefit Eligibility Form (PBEF) which generated a “YES” response will be granted immediate eligibility. * Updating of member-
ship records for cases with confinement shall be facilitated at the HCI level. Through the eClaims, the HCI will submit the properly accomplished PhilHealth Member Registration Form (PMRF) and supporting documents. * Transactions related to the employed sector shall only be entertained through the PhilHealth Employer Engagement Representatives (PEERs). * Members are encouraged to pay their premium contribution at any of our Accredited Collecting Agents. * Screening of clients transacting in the office will be in place. Individuals who are feeling ill or manifesting symptoms are discouraged from transacting at the office and are advised to stay
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A CITY Hall security staff checks the temperature of a visitor on March 12. Mayor Sara Duterte recently issued guidelines, temporarily closing the building to transacting public and designating the Davao City Recreation Center as the one-stop center of all government offices. BING GONZALES
Clark-Davao City flights banned BY WARREN ELIJAH E. VALDEZ
MAYOR Sara Duterte has banned all flights coming from Clark Airport in Pampanga to Davao City. On Sunday, the city mayor signed Executive Order No. 09, Series of 2020, which is “a declaration and order to ban flights to Davao City.” The EO states that passengers from Metro Manila are now traveling to Clark to escape the ban on domestic travel from
Ninoy Aquino International Airport. “The Covid-19 IATF (Inter Agency Task Force) issued Resolution 11 banning all flights in and out of Metro Manila to contain the disease therein,” the EO said. On Thursday, March 12, President Rodrigo Duterte placed Metro Manila under “community quarantine.” As a result, all travel to and from Metro Manila via land, air, or
Panic buying at local stores for hygiene products: CHO THERE is indeed panic buying of alcohols and some hygiene products in pharmacies and supermarkets following the growing number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country. Dr. Josephine Villafuerte, City Health Office head, said on Thursday’s i-Speak media forum that they observed a shortage of alcohol and sanitary items in stores. “We can consider it as panic buying, since there have been insuf-
ficient supplies of alcohols wherever you go,” she said. She said the CHO has been receiving reports regarding the shortage of rubbing alcohols, toilet papers, disinfectant sprays, and hand sanitizers. People are asking for supplies from their office, but they could only provide for their personnel, particularly those working on the field. However, Villafuerte reminded the public to
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sea travel are suspended to prevent the spread of COVID-19, as recommended in Resolution 11 of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID). “There is a need to abide by the IATF Resolution 11 prohibiting to and from Metro Manila even through Clark airport,” the EO states. “This order is to take effect immediately,” it added.
Outreach for Guigaquit barangay RESIDENTS of Sitio Songcoy Barangay Mahanub, Guigaquit, Surigao del Norte benefited from the 2nd Serbisyo Caravan conducted by the 30th Infantry Battalion (30IB) and the Guigaquit’s Municipal Task-Force to End the Local Communist Armed Conflict (MTF-ELCAC) last March 11. 1Lt. Wilfredo Quilang, acting civil-military operations officer of the 30th IB, said the outreach program gave
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4 aliens sent to quarantine as GenSan guards borders
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews) – Local authorities are implementing starting Saturday strict measures, including a seven-hour curfew, conduct of checkpoints, entry and exit protocols, all aimed at thwarting the spread into this city of the dreaded COVID-19. The measures include the implementation of a 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew effective Saturday, March 14. This as police and immigration officers on Friday confronted four foreigners who refused to submit to monitoring by health officials.
The foreigners include two Cambodians and two Vietnamese, who are reportedly working on a project of a local fishing company. Dr. Sharir Doldoco of the Department of Health, said the four have been tagged as persons under monitoring (PUM) for potential COVID-19 case. Doldoco said that when sought by health officials, the four showed resistance prompting them to call in policemen and immigration officers, who explained to the foreigners what is required of them by Philippine laws.
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Davao City nerve center activated, hotlines shared BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON
THE DAVAO City Operation Center was activated where the public can relay their concerns about the Covid-19. Mayor Sara Duterte said on Saturday night in an interview with Davao City Disaster Radio 87.5 FM that if any Davaoeño will experience
fever, cough, diarrhea (any or all), they have to report to the COVID-19 Operations Center. They may also use the following contacts: Globe Hotlines: (082) 326 5DVO or (082) 326 5386
(0917) 509 5DVO or (0917) 509 5386 (082) 324 6LGU or (082) 324 6548 (0917) 508 6LGU or (0917) 508 6548 Smart Hotline (0919) 071 1111 PLDT Hotline
(082) 244 0181 Email add: covidtf@ davaocity.gov.ph The mayor also urged the public to wash their hands frequently with soap and water, instead of hoarding alcohol and hygiene products, which
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POLICE personnel man a checkpoint bordering nearby Cavite province and suburban Las Piñas in Manila as the government steps up efforts to curb the spread of the new coronavirus. Police began closing off access to the Philippines’ sprawling and densely populated capital Manila, imposing a quarantine that officials hope will curb the nation’s rising number of coronavirus cases.
Covid-19 cases in PH now 111, says DOH MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday night reported that cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the Philippines has reached 111. “The Department of Health reports 13 additional cases (PH99-PH111) of Covid-19 in the country upon complete validation of laboratory results confirmed on March 13, 2020,”
NCR execs told: Focus On Covid-19 MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ordered local chief executives in Metro Manila to suspend road clearing operations and concentrate on efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19. (
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the agency said in a statement. The DOH has confirmed a total of 47 cases on March 14, 2020 on top of the total 64 on Friday. As of posting, the DOH is validating the details of the new cases. On Saturday, the health department also reported the death of two more coronavirus patients, bringing the death toll in the country ( / COVID-19 / 9)
Congress employee dies of Covid-19 MANILA – An employee of the House of Representatives diagnosed with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-2019) died early Sunday, according to PBA-Partylist Rep. Jericho Nograles. Nograles said the em- employee who was positive who work at the Committee ployee, who worked at the with COVID-19 passed Affairs Department, and an chamber’s printing depart- away earlier today at in-law of someone from ment, passed away at 1:45 1:45AM. He was a friend the IPRS (Inter-Parliamena.m. who worked at the Print- tary Relations Service),” “Sad news. The HRep ing Office, the son of those Nograles told reporters in
Risa: Comprehensive plan needed for fight vs virus SENATOR Risa Hontiveros has pushed for clarity on the implementation of protocols in relation to the implementation of the community quarantine in Metro Manila. “ I u rg e t h e I n t e rAgency Task Force for the Management of Emerging
Infectious Diseases to immediately release specific guidelines and parameters of the community quarantine being imposed in Metro Manila, especially its effects on the daily lives of Filipinos and of those who work within the metro but reside elsewhere,” Hon-
tiveros ssaid. She urged public health and local government authorities to “be at the helm of this community quarantine, subject to proper parameters and regular review, in order to guide and assure the worried public.” ( / RISA / 9)
a group message. “At this point, let’s take a moment and pray for his soul and his family. Let us also take time to reflect that our staff and secretariat, members of the Press, visitors, and even ( / CONGRESS / 9)
PH flags Reds for use of HR defenders GENEVA, Switzerland – The Philippine government emphasized the need to integrate ways to safeguard the human rights defenders space from exploitation by actors who use it to pursue violent agenda and
terrorism on the ground. Ambassador Evan P. Garcia, Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, during the 43rd UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) (
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Banks urged: Provide reprieve to biz loans Felcris setting up hotel at Felcris Centrale: exec BY CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO
THE FELCRIS group is planning to spend about P1.2 billion in setting up a hotel and a convention center in its 5.9-hectare Felcris Centrale project. Clark Lawton S. Yap, president of the Felcris Hotels and Resorts, said the company is still finalizing the plan as it wants to ride on the city eventually becoming a top tourist destination of the country. Yap said the company
“is on the designing stage” of the hotel and a convention center, which will become part of the hotel. The hotel and the convention center, whose capacity, he did not mention, will both sit on a 3,000 square meter of the property. The plan, he said, is to build a 280-rooms in 16 floors and operate the project within the next three years or as early as April
Banking services during community quarantine assured MANILA – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) assured the public that it is in close coordination with banking industry groups to ensure availability of withdrawal and payments services despite the community quarantine in several areas around the country. In a statement Saturday night, the central bank said that “as part of global risk management standards, banks have in place and activated business continuity plans that aim to ensure deposit-taking, ATM withdrawals, check clearing, and
other banking activities.” “Depositors are advised to remain calm as the banking system has the ability to service all withdrawals within a reasonable period,” it said. The statement also encourages the public to use electronic banking (e-banking) and digital payments services as these enable “the public to carry out needed financial transactions safely amid this public health crisis.” It also urged “all banking personnel, especial( / BANKING / 9)
2022. The company, which also operates a hotel in La Union, also decided that it will run the new project. “We did talk to (international companies that manage hotels), however, they are demanding a large amount (as management ( / FELCRIS / 9)
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THE DAVAO City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII) has urged banks to allow delayed payment of business loans amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement, DCCCII Department of Trade and on community quarantine called on banks to allow bor- Industry and Department through the Executive Order rowers to not pay their loans of Agriculture to monitor No. 10. for at least two months as prices on basic commodities Under the executive they, among them hotels and and supplies, and control order, people are advised to other tourism-related estab- them if necessary. stay in their homes and do lishments, have been absorbAside from those, it also not go out unless it is necesing losses due to Covid-19 requested the public to fol- sary. Mass gatherings are and the series of earthquakes low the government’s meas- also suspended and movefrom last year. ures in mitigating the said ment in and out of the city These establishments disease. Practicing proper is regulated. incurred losses due to the hygiene and other positive Private companies are cancelled bookings from health habits are also en- now required to to prepare the earthquakes late 2019 couraged. and implement a flexible as well as the outbreak of Although there are no workplan and bank transCovid-19 which has claimed confirmed Covid-19 cases actions and meetings are about eight deaths. yet in the city, the city gov- now required to be done DCCCII also urged the ernment has placed the city online.
Aid for biz sought amid Covid-19 outbreak MANILA – The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) is urging the government to provide assistance to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as economic activities are also affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak. In a statement Friday, PHILEXPORT President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. has called on the government to provide collateral-free loans and issue a moratorium on loan and interest payments and tax breaks. “Facilitation of whatever transactions are still possible will also help mitigate mounting business losses,” he said. According to PHILEXPORT, its members have incurred negative impacts on business amid the Covid-19 outbreak such as
late shipments, cancelled orders, and loss of buyers and suppliers. Costs of logistics and raw materials are also rising while their sales are declining. The business group also reported that four of its members are planning to downsize the number of their employees. Ortiz-Luis said assistance to displaced workers will be another welcome government intervention, with funds possibly coming from their local governments. In a press briefing in Malacañang Palace Friday, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez considered the measures announced by President Rodrigo Duterte Thursday evening to prevent the spread of Covid-19 as “balanced” as these also aim to avoid a more drastic
Strength of economy vs Covid-19 recognized MANILA – Keep the faith. This was what Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said vis-à-vis the impact of the Covid-19, which, he said, is not an economic crisis but a public health crisis. In a statement released on Saturday, the central (
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HEDCOR’S team members remain proactive in its environmental campaigns.
impact on economic activities. Lopez said that despite the community quarantine in Metro Manila starting March 15, operations of offices, banks, and factories shall continue.
“We encourage flexible work arrangement, especially in offices,” he said. Flow of goods in and out Metro Manila will not be disrupted, he added. (PNA)
3 million trees star firm’s greening efforts ABOITIZPower s u b s i d i a r y, H e d c o r, commemorates a milestone that has echoed the organization’s love and commitment to the environment -- the feat of planting more than three million trees as of 2020. On average, three million trees can cover a hundred times the size of Philippine Arena’s entire lot area in Bulacan. Starting small, the organization began its tree planting initiatives by partnering with government agencies. As a Cleanergy company for Aboitiz Power Corporation, Hedcor’s team knew that it needed to be more proactive in its campaign for reforestation. Moreover, Hedcor’s operations rely on water availability, which is heavily influenced by the presence of trees. Recognizing this, Hedcor began to hold its own regular tree planting activities at a larger scale. Today, as the organization and its manpower has
grown, Hedcor has tripled its efforts in rehabilitating forests and watershed areas. In fact, Hedcor’s efforts alone fulfilled 33% of Aboitiz group’s goal of planting nine million trees by 2020. Hedcor’s tree planting activities are planned efficiently to sustain and maximize their impact. According to Environmental Management Officer Junessa Guimalan, Hedcor partners with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to help identify reforestation sites, as well as catchment areas wherein water, seeped down by trees, flows directly into the water reservoir. Aside from partnerships with DENR, Hedcor also collaborates with the communities near its reforestation sites to plant and care for the seedlings. Guimalan associates this collaboration to Hedcor’s impressive 87% survival rate for the seedlings they plant. To assist the communities who safekeep the reforested areas, Hedcor ( / 3 MILLION / 9)
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A ‘cold’ hotline
Follow the rules YESTERDAY, Mayor Sara Z. Duterte placed the city under community quarantine so the city government could institute reforms that would prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). In justifying the new declaration, which was spelled out under Executive Order 10, the mayor pointed out two key factors: the dearth of testing kits and EDITORIAL the long period to obtain the results of the tests. By placing the city under community quarantine, the mayor said among the rules that would apply are; People should stay in their homes and may only come out to work, buy food or medicines, go to hospitals or take out garbage; Mass gatherings and classes from kindergarten to post-graduate studies will be suspended until after the state of public emergency has been lifted; All religious activities are suspended; Government work will not be disrupted; Employees from other provinces may enter Davao City – but necessary screening procedures must be followed; Private companies must prepare and implement flexible workplan for their employees; Require people to procure services and buy
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goods online from local suppliers; Require online meetings and bank transactions; Public transportation will be allowed; Cargo deliveries will be allowed; All other activities that maybe determined in the future to be applicable in community quarantine can. All these rules can be implemented, but cooperation of the public, the business establishments and government instrumentalities is needed to ensure that smooth implementation is achieved. Both the residents and the non-residents should abide by these measures, otherwise their defiance will not only worsen the situation, but will also place them in a very uncomfortable situation. Cooperation is really the key.
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LAST Friday our village, and possibly all other nearby residential areas in Catalunan Grande, Davao City experienced a very long water interruption. The water disappeared from our faucets at about 8:30 in the morning and the service was only slowly restored starting at about 3 in the afternoon. The water pressure though remained very low even until 5 in the early evening of that day. We did not know if there was an advisory published in local dailies or circulated through social media. Possibly there was. We just probably failed to read or hear it. While the duration was really very long it was fortunate for our household to have stored some water in containers. At least we have reserves for use in washing dishes and for comfort room purposes. But what made our blood boil was the inaccessibility of the Davao City Water District’s (DCWD’s) supposed hotline number and all the numbers provided in its many satellite offices including the main one in Matina. The numbers were listed on the back of the water firm’s monthly bill form. The 24-hour hotline 297-3293 was busy the whole time we were contacting it. The phone literally became hot since we had to keep it close to our ears for quite long hoping that it would ring at the other end. We called 235-3293 at the Matina main office; telephone number 221-9400 at the Bajada office. The numbers were either busy or not ringing at all. We’ve got a recorded answer telling us that “Your call is important to us, so we are forwarding it to a call center agent who will attend to your call,” or something to that effect. Then we were advised to wait only to be told that no call center agent is available at the moment. We took it to mean they were busy attending to calls in other trunklines. And think that this was happening the whole duration that we were waiting for the restoration of the water service. By six o’clock early evening last Friday, water was still only dripping from our faucets. We already were apprehensive that we have to delay the cooking of our dinner meal. Should we now have a new definition of a service company’s Hotline Number? *********************** We have noted that even the heads of the different agencies of national government who were in attendance in the conference called by President Rodrigo Duterte shortly before he issued the government directives to arrest the spread of the corona virus disease 2019, are not in harmony with their interpretations. One measure adopted is the banning of air, land, and sea travel from Metro Manila to other areas of the country and from there back to the capital region. Simply interpreted, land transportation such as public utility buses and other mode of land transport are to be prohibited from moving people from and to the Metro. For how can people be refrained from going to and out of the national capital region if the public transportation system is to remain available to the travelling public? And one such contradicting interpretation to that of the President’s intention is that of Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chair lawyer Martin Delgra III. Friday morning in a television interview Delgra disclosed that the LTFRB is mandating the installation of hygiene facilities in terminals of public utility buses serving the different destinations in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. In that particular instruction, it is clear that the buses will remain plying the routes transporting people to and from the Metropolitan Manila. Why will Delgra order the bus company managements to put up hygiene facilities if the buses are to stop ferrying people to and from their respective destinations? Amid the conflicting schemes of implementing the government’s mandate to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the people’s fear appears to be evolving into a paranoia that is eating them up even more that the virus infection itself. As we said earlier, the CoViD 19 epidemic is also siring another epidemic that so far is taking more toll on the illness-wary population. The people are getting paranoid because they are now also suffering from the effects of the epidemic, or shall we say, pandemic of fear.
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Red carpets in living rooms H O L LY W O O D directors who had their glitzy premieres ANDREW MARSZAL cancelled due to coronavirus are finding inventive ways to build buzz for their films – including bringing the red carpet into their living rooms. Movie festivals such as SXSW in Texas and Tribeca in New York have been scrapped in recent days as the deadly pandemic spreads. This has shorn major titles of the publicity generated by opening night reviews and galas, and left hundreds of unsold indie films without distributors. The makers of “The Carnivores,” a quirky thrillermeets-love story set to debut at SXSW, took matters into their own hands by shifting the “premiere” to the cinematographer’s Austin home. “We have full catering, we have a red carpet, we have a photographer coming, we have local news,” said director Caleb Michael Johnson. The red carpet will run from the front porch, through the house, and back to a taco stand – which is being catered for free by a local sponsor. The idea emerged from a three-hour bar conversation the day the festival was canceled. “It was crazy because we weren’t even that drunk! The ideas came really fast,” said cinematographer Adam Minnick. “Our world premiere was Saturday 14th and dammit we wanted to still have our screening on Saturday 14th in Austin.” The same tactic was employed by US actor David Arquette, whose documentary about his controversial forays into pro wrestling shifted from a SXSW premiere to his home near Hollywood within 24 hours. Arquette and his wife flew in the director from the East Coast – and made a dash to wholesale store Costco for drinks – before guests gathered on couches and the living room floor, the Los Angeles Times reported. - ‘No substitute’ Johnson said the more intimate nature of these events put guests at ease about the risk of contagion – but others are skipping physical events altogether, turning to technology. David Magdael, a publicist who had four world premieres set for SXSW, looked into screening films at Hollywood agencies’ offices after the festival was canceled – but had to scrap that too after the town shut up shop. Fortunately, trade press including IndieWire still intend to publish reviews on the days that films were due to premiere. “On our end, on the PR side, we’re still moving forward as if the film festival is happening,” said Magdael. SXSW’s prestigious film competitions will go ahead as planned, with movies available to juries online. “We know it’s no substitute for the live SXSW event with its unique and fantastic audience, but at least it’s some way to get attention for these wonderful films,” said organizer Janet Pierson. Spencer Folmar’s new drama about the opioid crisis, intended to screen at the postponed Beverly Hills Film Festival, will hit streaming platforms on the day it was due in theaters nationwide. “It’s a shame, you know – this is two years in the making, and everyone loves the theatrical experience,” he said of “Shooting Heroin.” The movie will now rely on online advertising and sending digital “screener” links to critics. “But this is what we have to do for the sake of the film and getting the message out.” - ‘Scary’ Despite these creative solutions, some damage from festivals closing will be hard to repair. Lindsay Lindenbaum’s documentary “Tomboy,” about four famous female drummers, was relying on SXSW to secure final funding needed to buy expensive music licensing. One of the film’s subjects, Bobbye Hall, played on Marvin Gaye’s soul hit “What’s Going On.” The song “is such an important piece of music in the film to really show what a legend she is,” said the director. She plans to launch an online fundraiser seeking donations next week. Ashley Eakin, director of short comedy “Single” ( / ANALYSIS / 9)
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“QUARANTA GIORNI” How do you enforce a quarantine? IN A PERFECT world, people are reasonable, cooperative and concerned about the welfare of others. In such a world, there would be no need to enforce any quarantine because when the government says that people should stay at home, keep clean, refrain from travel and that there should be no large gatherings of people to contain, or suppress, the spread of a highly communicable disease that has proven to be deadly, the people, understanding that violations pose a very serious danger to themselves as well as others, would readily, and willingly, obey. We do not live in a perfect world. The hoarding of rubbing alcohol, surgical masks and even toilet paper, for whatever reason or lack of it, is just among the many manifestations that show this. History has, or should have, taught us the grave dangers that highly communicable diseases bring. The native populace of Mesoamerica like the Mayans and the Aztecs were nearly wiped out in the 16th century as much by diseases brought by the European conquerors as by actual military force. So, what is the government supposed to do? For millennia, people with, or suspected of having, communicable diseases have been isolated, by force if necessary, to protect the healthy population. Even in Biblical times, lepers, when leprosy was still incurable, were forced to live separately from the townships. This has held true even in modern times and we had several leper colonies in the Philippines. I remember this because my mother used to regularly send money to one of these colonies although she would always burn the thank you letters sent in return. The word “quarantine” comes from the Italian “quaranta giorni” or “forty days” because, in the 15th century, ships arriving in Venice from places infected by plague were required to sit in anchor for forty days before landing to make sure that none of the crew and passengers
had the plague. Fast forward to the present, it seems that there are still many who are questioning the right and authority of the government to impose a quarantine in relation to the presence of Covid-19 infections in our country. Again, this is not something new. In our own jurisprudence, as early as 1915, in the case of US vs. Jesus (G.R. No. 9651), the Supreme Court explained the extent of police power with regards public health, among others, in this wise: “The police power of the state extends to the protection of the lives, limbs, health, comfort, and quiet of all persons, and the protection of all property within its borders. Under the general police power of the state, persons and property are subjected to all kinds of restrictions and burdens in order to secure the general health, comfort, and prosperity of all. This power, or the right to exercise it, as need may require, cannot be bargained away by the state. Even liberty itself, the greatest of all rights, is not unrestricted license to act according to one’s own will. It is only freedom from restraint under conditions essential to the quiet enjoyment of the same right by others. It is as much for the interest of the state that public health should be preserved as that life should be made secure. With this end in view, quarantine laws have been enacted in most, if not all, civilized states….xxx” Are there laws about it at present? R.A. 9271, or the “Quarantine Act of 2004” authorizes the Director of the Bureau of Quarantine with the approval of the Secretary of Health, “to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations as in his judgment are necessary to prevent the introduction, transmission or spread of “public health emergencies of international concern”” even to the extent that such regulations “shall provide for the apprehension, detention or surveillance for the purpose of preventing the introduction, transmission or spread of such public health emergencies of international concern” Local government units, from municipalities to ( / BRAINSTORM / 9)
DAVAO - Ca. 1950-60’s Part 1 IN 1950, when I was 6 years old, a gradeschooler at Ateneo in Jacinto, my little corner of the world called Guino-o compound was bounded by 4 streets - Anda, Bonifacio, Ponciano (crooked road), and Rizal. So let me take you down to that time when life was simple, uncomplicated - and child-happy. On Anda St., Guino-o compound was a row of 2-story houses rented by our family, the Sisons, the Liceraldes, the Roques, and the Cutlers. Nearby on the same street lived the Quitains, the Kimpos, and the Macasaets. Lyric cinehan, the De La Rosa art studio, Doming’s barbershop, Dr. Castillo (dentist). On the other side of San Pedro St. were G.A.M.I. (Bobby Soriano and Ed Peralta), the MATA Bike Shop (Salvador, my classmate), and on the Magallanes/Anda corner was a Flying A Gas Station owned by Ken Angeles’ family. On Bonifacio Street was the venerable Guino-o Hotel (now the Queens Theatre), and across it was the sweatsmelling SUROT-laden Clifford Theatre where I saw films like “CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON” (scared me then – and now!) and war classics like “SANDS OF IWO JIMA” (starring GIN WINE aka John Wayne). On Bonifacio St. lived Sonny Pamintuan’s family (Apo View Parking Lot), Teddy Pavino’s (now PHILOSOPHY Spa), and Bibo Campo (still there). Also on Ponciano/Bonifacio was the PMT/ROTC Parade Grounds (now the U.M. multi-test), Tesoro’s Printing Press, and the Mindanao College (now U.M.). On Rizal St. were the Quimpo’s, Kimpo’s, Dr. Durban’s Clinic, the Oboza’s, and the Monfort’s. It was a lot of fun growing up inside the Guino-o compound because we had a lot of playmates, Marilyn, Fred, Edgar, Elenita Roque, Franklin, Norman, Nelson and Emil Sison, Pong, Boy and sisters Liceralde; and of course, the Cutlers, especially the younger ones - Charlie, Eee-die Boy
(now Ed), Iking and Mary. We had to MAKE our own toys - bamboo canons, kites, shiny pitogos, wooden scooters with ball-bearing wheels, can-and-string “phones,” we had lots of games; tumba lata, piko, lastiko, shatung, holen, sharp flat tansans, spider-fights. After a hard-rain we fished in swollen canals for dalag and gold-fish (botete pala). During Holy Week starting with Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Saturday - we were not allowed to play outside the house - no radio, QUARANTINED until Easter Sunday. In the 50s, life was really Catholic-Conservative: you wouldn’t see girls or women in shorts or tight-fitting clothes; on Sundays, they wore VEILS and no SLEEVELESS dresses were allowed inside the church. So puritanical! But there was SABONG on Saturdays and Sundays! Sunday picnics were in TALOMO BEACH, still clean for swimming then (now, a CESSPOOL!) and TIMES BEACH was uninhabited, perfect for swimming dates. No swim suits then! Going to the beach meant picking up pancit canton wrapped in banana leaves from MenSeng or Dencia’s. Before my brother Tato and I went to Ateneo for grade school, we went to UCCP’s kinder school in Magallanes in front of the Brokenshire Hospital. But there’s a story behind this - recall that UCCP was Protestant then and now - and we were Catholics. We were enrolled at St. Peter’s (by ICC) - but got scolded by the Nuns for playing in the Canal - catching goldfish! So my mom (a staunch Catholic) transferred us to the UCCP kinder. Good move because my classmates there were Gilbert Abellera, Ken Angeles, Alvin Babista, Toti Morales- the last 3 would be my Ateneo GS - and HS classmates - and friends up to now. (End of Part 1)
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Toyota PH enforces unified vehicle pricing across the country Leading automotive manufacturer and distributor Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) takes a bold move to implement a nationwide one-price policy. Effective March 16, 2020, varying prices attributed to different freight costs incurred by provincial dealers will no longer be the case. This means customers can buy a Toyota from any authorized dealer outlet at the intended standard suggested retail price, whether they’re in NCR, Luzon, Visayas, or Mindanao. “We know price is one of the major considerations of car customers. So we are helping simplify their purchase decision through measures and guidelines to keep the suggested retail price (SRP) standard, no matter where they are in the country. Now, our customers, especially those in the island towns and cities of MIMAROPA, Visayas and Mindanao can easily refer to our unified price list without worrying about factoring in the inter-island freight and handling costs, as these are already covered by the SRP,” said Atsuhiro Okamoto, president of TMP. This step is one more way for TMP to assure customers of consistent product value and quality across the country. To check the latest retail price of the latest Toyota lineup, customers may visit http:// toyota.com.ph/price-list . To know the latest product updates and special offers, join the official Facebook account at www.facebook.com/ToyotaMotorPhilippines.
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(from page 7) about two people with disabilities who are set up on a date, fears the momentum that SXSW would have given her fledgling career could be lost. “It’s hard because I’ve never gotten into a big festival, and SXSW can potentially be a once in a lifetime thing,” she said. She added: “It’s kind of scary, especially for us new filmmakers... We’re all on the cusp of things happening and people being interested in us. “We’re worried that it could be a full year, or however long it’s going to take, for them to be wanting to take a risk again.” AFP
BRAINSTORM ... (from prov inces, through their respective legislatures, are authorized, under the Local Government Code, to “Approve measures and adopt quarantine regulations to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases within its territorial jurisdiction.” The fact is that even without these specific laws, it is an inherent power, AND EVEN A DUTY, of the government to adopt measures and take action to protect the health of its constituents. We must remember that even first world countries are already taking drastic measures to combat the spread of the Covid-19 virus and we do not have the resources that they do.
page 7) We have to face the fact that we are ill-equipped to deal with this problem if it is allowed to spread uncontrollably. We do not have enough hospitals or even medical personnel, not to mention the equipment and supplies to deal with it if this happens. As we speak, we are even running out of something as basic as protective masks for our medical front liners probably because some unscrupulous profiteers, who should be shot, have been hoarding the supplies. As a nation, the government and the populace, we must nip this problem in the bud, and we can only do this by COOPERATION. Otherwise, we are all dead ducks.
CONGRESS ...
(from page 3) Members could’ve been deadly virus, and no known exposed. Let’s be mindful history of exposure to an of any symptoms and do infected person. our part on the community “To recall, the staff quarantine guidelines,” he has been in and out of the added. hospital since last year for House Secretary Gen- various ailments. The staff eral Luis Montales also con- was recently confined for firmed the first death linked community-acquired pneuto the coronavirus in the monia,” Montales said. lower chamber of Congress. House Speaker Alan Montales earlier said Peter Cayetano has susthe staffer had no history pended work in the lower of travel to any country chamber from March 16 to with confirmed cases of the April 12. (PNA)
NCR ...
(from page 3) “I want our LGUs (local government units), local chief executives to focus on this job so I suspend the road clearing operations for the time being and focus on this problem of stopping the spread of the (Covid-19),” DILG Secretary Eduardo Año said in a radio interview Saturday night. Last February 17, Año gave all barangay executives 75 days to clear roads of obstruction, a directive spawned by President Rodrigo Duterte’s order during his last year’s State of the Nation Address. Año also announced the suspension of cockfighting
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events and asked the local government units (LGUs) to refrain from issuing permits for these activities. He also said LGU chief executives in the National Capital Region (NCR) will not be allowed to travel for the next 30 days. “So they can focus on their jobs, we will suspend the foreign travel (authority) application for them,” Año said. He also clarified that each Metro Manila city should have its own ordinance on the implementation of a curfew in line with the region-wide community quarantine.
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Session here on March 12, said the creation of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF ELCAC) in 2018 was in response to the need to address the drivers such as the broader social, economic, and political conditions conducive to insurgency and terrorism. He said it is consistent with the recommendation of UN Special Rapporteur on Terrorism Fionnuala Ní Aoláin in her report. In a dialogue with Ao-
láin, Garcia said with the Philippines listed as one of the top 10 countries most impacted by terrorism, there is a need that the approach to terrorism and violent extremism take into account the realities on the groundbased on actual experiences and challenges of states, communities, and especially the victims. Making communities resilient against risks of exploitation by terrorist groups based on concrete human rights and good governance
FELCRIS ... (from page fees), he said as earlier the company was supposed to tap an international brand to run its hotel, but the plan did not push through.” The company is part of the Felcris group whose main business is into retail as it has
4) several department stores, international retail brands, convenience stores in key parts of Mindanao, particularly in the northern side, and is the franchisee of Figaro Coffee Co., a Manila-based operator of coffee shops.
3 MILLION ... (from page 4) ensures to plant fruit-bearing river hydropower arm of trees alongside non fruit- AboitizPower, operating 22 bearing trees. power facilities with a total Aside from reforestation generating capacity of 277.36 efforts, Hedcor rallies for the MW of Cleanergy. Hedcor’s ban of single-use plastics in greening efforts have since the organization’s events and covered multiple areas in the premises, as well as wildlife company’s host communities and watershed preservation in of Ilocos Sur, Mt. Province, its identified areas. Benguet, Davao, and BukidHedcor is a run-of- non. BANKING ... (from page 4) ly frontliners, to carry out system,” it added. Relatively, the Philipnecessary protocols against pine e-Money Association Covid-19.” This, after Metro Manila (PeMA), in a statement Satwas placed under community urday, expressed their support quarantine starting the mid- to the central bank’s call for night of March 15 until April the public to utilize digital 14, 2020, as a precautionary transaction facilities vis-àmeasure against Covid-19, vis the government’s call for which the World Health Or- social distancing. PeMA chairman and ganization (WHO) has dePayMaya Philippines chief clared as a pandemic. Several local govern- executive officer (CEO) and ment units (LGUs) around the founder Orlando Vea said country have also announced e-money industry players are “fully committed to help similar measures. Meanwhile, the BSP mitigate the spread of Covstatement reiterated BSP id-19 through digital financial Governor Benjamin Dio- services,” noting the rise of kno’s earlier statement that digital transactions among the Covid-19 outbreak “is Filipinos for remittance, a public health crisis, not a person-to-person and bank transfers, bills payments, setfinancial crisis.” It said that it is in close tlement of government taxes coordination with the Bank- and social service contribuers Association of the Philip- tions, online commerce, QR pines (BAP), Chamber of (quick response) payments, Thrift Banks (CTB), and Ru- and purchase of digital goods. The public may utilize eral Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) for the payments through the various facilities and mobile apps of sector’s cash requirements. It also said that “payment PayMaya, GCash, GrabPay settlements continue to be Philippines, Nationlink Netperformed through PhilPass work, and Omnipay, among (Philippine Payment and Set- others. The BSP bids to increase tlement System).” “The BSP and the bank- e-payments to account for 20 ing industry stand ready to percent of total transactions ensure the safe and smooth and 30 percent of total payfunctioning of the banking ments value this year. (PNA) RISA ...
(from page 3) “At the same time, we must not forget those who are most vulnerable and who have the least among us: the daily wage-earning poor and the loss of jobs that is already following in the wake of this pandemic,” she added. She also called on the Department of Social Welfare and Development and our local government units to ensure sufficient food supply through local food banks, “dapat may pagkain sa bawat hapag-kainan. Likewise, I am urging the Department of Labor and Employment to facilitate immediate cashflow to families who will lose their livelihood in the same light due to Covid-19.” “This pandemic is a test of our humanity and institutions. Getting our act together means life or death to many Filipinos. A difficult path to recovery lies ahead. But I agenda is at the heart of the work of NTF ELCAC, he added.
have faith in the strength of our people; that as one nation we will overcome, as we Filipinos always have,” she added.
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STRENGTH ...
(from page 4) bank chief said: “There is outsourcing (BPO) receipts. no reason to believe that He also said the domestic the Covid-19 crisis could banking industry “is sound and severely cut the Philippine adequately capitalized.” growth momentum.” “The economy is robust “The truth is that the enough to withstand the economic fundamentals are Covid-19 public health crion our side. Even under the sis,” he said. worst possible scenario, the The central bank chief Philippines can still grow said the focus now “should this year and in the medium be on how to delay the spread term by about 6%,” he said. of the Covid-19 outbreak,” Economic managers es- which is what the governtimate that the economic im- ment is now undertaking pact of the virus on the econ- through, among others, the omy this year may be around community quarantine for 0.3-1.0 percentage point, so Metro Manila, which local they remain confident that government units in sevthe 6.5-7.5% growth target eral areas around the country band remains achievable. have also adopted. Diokno said there remains He cited that “irration“ample fiscal and monetary al behavior of consumers space” and that the proportion (hoarding of masks, panic of debt to domestic output “is buying), investors (sharp low and falling.” fall of stock markets all over Rate of price increases is the world), and some banks also within the government’s (unusually heavy cash with2-4% target, he said. drawal from BSP) is based Data from the Philippine on fear, not fact.” Statistics Authority (PSA) “But what is needed at show that inflation last Feb- these trying times is eviruary slipped to 2.6% from dence-based, clear thinking,” month ago’s 2.9%, resulting he said, noting that, for one, in a 2.8% average in the first the central bank’s policytwo months this year. making Monetary Board “is Diokno said the peso is ready to deploy any or all its “steady” and backed by the policy tools, as appropriate, strong gross international to address all challenges to reserves (GIR), which, pre- our own financial markets liminary central bank data and growth prospects.” show, has risen to USD87.61 He said monetary ofbillion as of last February. ficials have approved the He said the country “has grant of temporary and redisa reliable and sustainable counting relief measures for source of foreign exchange” all BSP supervised financial citing inflows from overseas institutions (BSFIs) to lessen Filipino workers (OFWs), the potential impact of the foreign direct investments global pandemic on BSPFIs’ (FDIs), and business process operations.” (PNA)
COVID-19 ...
(from page 3)
to eight. In a press conference on Saturday, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III assured that the government will further enhance the capacity of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) as well as the University of the Philippines as the second key Covid-19 testing center in the country. He also confirmed that the Philippines has already received 500 test kits from South Korea. Meanwhile, China reportedly pledged a total of 2,000 testing kits. “Mayroon na po tayong mga dumating na donations,
500 dumating at may darating na 1000 (from South Korea). Nagpahayag na rin ang China, magpapadala ng about 2,000 (We already received donations, at least 500 came from South Korea and another batch of 1,000 is expected. China has also signaled to provide about 2,000),” he said. Duque clarified that Covid-19 test kits are not comparable to the pregnancy tests that could almost instantly show results. He noted that sophisticated laboratory equipment must be used to properly confirm the presence of virus in a specimen. (PNA)
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TAIWANESE cuisine is one that is rich and complex, with a deep umami flavor that is worth exploring. However, finding a restaurant that captures the epicurean experience through affordable dishes can be quite difficult. Good thing there’s the Asian Republic Dimsum House—a restaurant that serves indigenous East Asian flavors known for its harmony of salty and sweet, a trademark of modern Taiwanese cuisine. The restaurant is owned by couple Dr. Daryl Joel Dumdum and Andrea Dela Casa, a corporate executive based in Manila. The branch in Matina Town Square is the very first restaurant concept of Asian Republic Dimsum House from Mark Castro who created the business five years ago starting with food kiosks in malls in Davao City. It is simply the passion for travel and culture that inspired the couple to share their love for the flavors of Taiwan, with the hope that Davaoeños would also fall in love with the whole idea of the place, as a culture, and as a travel destination. The carefully curated interiors show the colorful ‘nightscape’ of Jiufen old street, a small mountain village, an hour’s drive from Taipei.
The huge red lanterns hanging in the ceiling are reminiscent of dining in vibrant and bustling street markets where stools and tables are set out for their “Must Try Dishes” - Xiao Long Bao. Their version of xiao long bao or broth-filled steamed pork dumplings has the soulful taste of fresh minced pork and Asian spices. Best enjoyed straight out of the bamboo steamer, dipped into the light soy sauce and ginger, placed in the ceramic spoon, and pierced in the middle to release the sumptuous broth. Seafood Vermicelli Roll—carefully hand-made seafood stack over a bed of delicate white fish wrapped in glassy vermicelli noodle, nesting over a delicious sauce made from stock that’s perfectly thickened to a smooth and sticky texture; Beef Brisket Noodle Bowl— a combination of slowly braised beef brisket and firm egg noodles in a hearty beef stock topped with scallions. Braised Pork Rice— soy-braised pork chunks served over freshly steamed white rice that can be enjoyed as a stand-alone meal or paired with other dishes. Dumplings: An assortment of pork, shrimp, and beef dumplings that can easily outrank others in the metro with generous sizes, meaty, and compact dumplings. Asian Republic Dimsum House opened on Feb. 28 at the Matina Town Square in Davao City.
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PLA SALMON Sauce Tua, Norwegian salmon with peanut sauce and coconut
YUM Talay, a squid, prawn, and mussel salad
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KHAO Pad Thai, a favorite Thai staple
New Thai fares at Benjarong
IN DAVAO, when you crave for Thai cuisine, there’s only one place to go. Benjarong, the city’s first and only authentic Thai bar and restaurant at Dusit Thani Davao, has recently announced a new set of Thai fares to complement their bestsellers. During our recent dinner with Dusit D2 Davao Hotel and Dusit Thani Residence Davao general manager Christopher Wichlan and marketing communications manager Kathy Calilao, we were able to sample the new dishes on their menu prepared by Chef Suthin Songmuang. This includes their delectable Som Tam (papaya salad), Tom Yam Gai (tiger prawn soup), Khao Pad Khai (fried rice with egg, carrot, tomato, and spring onions), Pla Sam Ros
BENJARONG’S Thai chef Suthin Songmuang
Dusit D2 Davao Hotel and Dusit Thani Residence Davao general manager Christopher Wichlan and marketing communications manager Kathy Calilao with members of Davao Digital Influencers, Inc
TERMINAL 2 of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport received another recognition as the sole awardee in the Architecture and Allied Arts category of the recent 12th Ani ng Dangal Awards held at Malacañang Palace. Conferred by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the award was received by Louie Ferrer, President of GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation and GMCAC Chief Executive Advisor Andrew Harrison. GMCAC is the private company developing and operating the MCIA. “We are honored to contribute to the promotion of Filipino arts and culture in the global stage. As a gateway, we will strive to continue bringing pride and
NEW Thai fares at Benjarong
(deep-fried seabass with three-flavour sauce), Gung Sa Moon Prai (wok-fried tiger prawns), Thai beef salad, Tord Man Gung (Thai shrimp cake), Khao Suy (fried rice noodles), Pla Salmon Sauce Tua (Norwegian salmon with peanut sauce and coconut), lamb chops, and Khao Niew Ma Muang (mango sticky rice with coconut ice cream), and Tab Kim Krob (Thai rubies) for dessert. GM Chris also announced that Benjarong is now open on Sundays, an idea inspired by the Filipino culture of dining and gathering family and friends during weekends. Aside from that, Benjarong now holds daily happy hour from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., offering unlimited rounds of Chang and Singha beers, selected wines and signature Thai cocktails for only P599 net. Davao’s top DJs, DJ CassieD, DJ Jik, DJ Julian and DJ Charle also spin at Benjarong on Wednesdays to Saturdays starting at 9 p.m., giving the restaurant a more upbeat vibe for diners. Benjarong is open from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every Sunday.
honor to our country by providing world-class service and facilities that highlight the warmth, hospitality, and vibrant culture of the Filipino people,” said Louie Ferrer, GMCAC president in a press statement. During its inauguration in June 2018, Duterte cited MCIA Terminal 2 as the country’s most beautiful airport and a “symbol of pride and beacon of progress.”
GMCAC corporate affairs head Jason Torres, NHCP chair Dr. Rene Escalante, GMCAC president Louie Ferrer, NCCA chair Arsenio Lizaso, and GMCAC chief executive advisor Andrew Harrison recieve the Ani ng Dangal for MCIA T2
MONDAY, MARCH 2020 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31,16, 2016
All pawned items that expired during the month All pawned items that expired during the of JANUARY 2020, if not renewed or redeemed on month MAY, 14, 2015 notberenewed reor beforeof MARCH 2020ifwill sold to theorpublic deemed on or before JULY 14, 2015 will be on MARCH 16, 2020 at 9:00a.m. at our pawnshop sold to the public on JULY 16, 2015 at 9:00 premises.
a.m. at our pawnshop premises.
Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired Gipahibalo na prenda ang FIRST sa bulan sa ENEROang 2020.tanan Ang tanan ibaligya COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa 9:00 tanansa sa publiko karong MARSO 16, 2020 sa alas buntag. nga nag-expired sa bulan sa MAYO 2015.
DAVAO FIRST COLOR
Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong HULYO 16 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.
PAWNSHOP
#47 Lao St., Toril, Davao City Tel. No. 295-2460
All pawned items that expired during the month of FEBRUARY 2020, must renewed or redeemed two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not renewed or redeemed it will sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00am. Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang DAVAO GEVIN PAWNSHOP, INC., maga-subasta sa tanan nga nagexpired sa bulan sa PEBRERO 2020. Ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag. BRANCHES
AUCTION DATE
TEL. NOS.
CALINAN, Villafuerte (Main) APRIL 03, 2020
295-0751
MINTAL, Sampaguita St.
233-0712
APRIL 03, 2020
All pawned items that expired during the month of JANUARY 2020, must renewed or redeemed two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not renewed or redeemed it will sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00am. Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GOLDVALUE PAWNSHOP, INC., maga-subasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa ENERO 2020. Ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.
BRANCHES AUCTION DATE TEL. NOS. BAJADA MARCH 03, 2020 321-8705 (Beside NBI Office) BABAK SAMAL MARCH 24, 2020 301-4019 SAN PEDRO MARCH 6, 2020 227-6772 CABAGUIO MARCH 27, 2020 321-6223 TIBUNGCO MARCH 30, 2020 222-2494 (OPENING)
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
All pawned items that expired during the month of JANUARY 2020, 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 ENERO 2020. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag. BRANCHES Lapu-lapu, Agdao Matina Crossing Tibungco
AUCTION DATE MARCH 10, 2020 MARCH 24, 2020 MARCH 17, 2020
TEL. NOS. (082) 222-3524 (082) 297-5786 (082) 296-4130
PANABO’S PAWNSHOP, INC. Panabo (Main) MARCH 16, 2020 (084) 628-8418 Panabo (Branch) MARCH 16, 2020 (084) 628-842
All pawned items that expired during the month of JANUARY 2020 must be renewed or redeemed two (2) days before the Auction Schedule stated below. If not renewed or redeemed, it will be sold to public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00 A.M. Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang DIAGOLD PAWNSHOP INC., magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan ENERO 2020. Ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa na nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag. BRANCHES
Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang AL-JOS PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa DISYEMBRE 2019. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong PEBRERO 17, 2020 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.
AUCTION DATE TEL. NOS.
Agdao MARCH 12, 2020 (Toy Bldg., Lapu-lapu St.)
284-9017
ROSEGOLD PAWNSHOP & JEWELLER Main – San Pedro Cor. Anda Street Davao City Tel. Nos. (082) 221-1477; (082) 221-0355; (082)222-5039 Accepts: Jewelry, Appliances, Watches, CellPhones and Any Valuable Items Highest Appraisal and Low Interest Rates at 3% Wholesaler and Retailers on all kinds of jewelry
All pawned items that expired during the month of JANUARY 2020, must be renewed or redeemed on or before MARCH 07, 2020. If not redeemed or renewed, it will be sold to the public on MARCH 10, 2020 at our pawnshop premises from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
All pawned items that expired during the month of DECEMBER 2019, if not renewed or redeemed on or before FEBRUARY 15, 2020 will be sold to the public on FEBRUARY 17, 2020 at 9:00a.m. at our pawnshop premises.
Rosegold Pawnshop Lapu-lapu Street, Agdao Davao City Tel. No. (082) 225-3637
Rosegold Pawnshop Ilustre St., Davao City (Fronting Limso Hospital) Tel. No. (082) 222-2104
Rosegold Pawnshop Ilustre Street, Davao City (Beside NCCC Hardwaremaxx) Tel. No. (082) 295-6199
Rosegold Pawnshop KM6 Crossing Buhangin, Div. Road, Davao City Tel. No. (082) 241-2355
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 SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 to OCTOBER 15, 2019. If not redeemed or renewed on or before MARCH 13, 2020 will be sold to the Public Auction on MARCH 16, 2020 at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
GOLDSTANDARD PAWNSHOP
San Pedro street, Davao City (Fronting Queen Bank) Tel. No. (082) 222-1561 ; (082) 321-0128 Accepts: Jewelry, Appliances, Watches, Cellphones and any valuable items Highest Appraisal and Low Interest Rates at 3% Wholesaler and Retailers on all Kinds of Jewelry
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
All jewelry and other articles pawned at Goldstandard Pawnshop San Pedro, Goldstandard Pawnshop Ilustre from SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 to OCTOBER 15, 2019 if not redeemed or renewed on MARCH 13, 2020 will be sold to the Public Auction on MARCH 16, 2020 at our Pawnshop premises from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All pawned items at METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP that expired during the month of JANUARY 2020, if not renewed or redeemed on or before MARCH 13, 2020 will be sold to the public on MARCH 17, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. Ginapahibalo ang tanan na ang METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa ENERO 2020. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong MARSO 17, 2020 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.
2nd Level, Gaisano Mall of Davao, J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City Tel. No.: (082) 221-3355 • (082) 305-9496 2nd Level, SM Lanang Premier, J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City Tel. No.: (082) 295-1505 • (082) 321-0525 email: jrosejewels@yahoo.com • www.jrosejewels.ph
PAWNS NOT REDEEMED/RENEWED WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER EXPIRY DATES WILL BE AUCTIONED ON MARCH 16, 2020 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE RESPECTIVE PAWNSHOPS WHERE THE ITEMS WERE PAWNED.
All pawned items of GOLDVISION PAWNSHOP, INC. that expired during the month of JANUARY 2020, if not renewed or redeemed it will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises at 9:00 a.m. Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang GOLDVISION PAWNSHOP, INC. maga-subasta sa tanan nga nag-expire sa bulan sa ENERO 2020. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag. BRANCHES
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General Lao, Toril
MARCH MARCH MARCH MARCH MARCH MARCH MARCH
Agton. Toril Buhangin Magallanes Tagum Saavedra, Toril Agdao
17, 2020 17, 2020 13, 2020 10, 2020 26, 2020 17, 2020 19, 2020
TEL. NO. 291-2406 291-2952 241-0223 224-3138 216-3425 291-1349 327-2348
All pawned items that expired during the month of JANUARY 2020 must be 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 @ 9:00A.M. BRANCHES
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C.M. RECTO (MAIN) LANANG BRANCH 1 SAN PEDRO
MARCH 17, 2020 297-8081 MARCH 17, 2020 235-3473 MARCH 17, 2020 327-8832
GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP INC. / GABBY’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP INC. TEL NO.: 321-2185 / 234-4844
All pawned items that expire during the month of JANUARY 2020 must be renewed or redeemed two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not renewed or redeemed it will be sold to public on its respective auction schedule and premises @9:00a.m. Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GABBY’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP INC. magasubasta sa tanan nga nag expire sa bulan sa ENERO 2020. Ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag. BRANCHES
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SAN PEDRO
MARCH 16, 2020
321-2185
ILUSTRE
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234-4844
MARCH 13, 2020
All pawned items from SEPTEMBER 2019 – OCTOBER 2019
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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11th Judicial Region Branch 28 Lianga, Surigao del Sur IN RE: PETITION FOR JUDICIAL RECOGNITION OF A FOREIGN DIVORCE, SPEC. PROC. NO. 20-050 LYN ABDON BALANZA, Petitioner, x-------------------------------x ORDER
In a verified petition, LYN ABDON BALANZA prays that the divorce decree obtained by her foreign spouse Yoji Ishizuka in Japan, be judicially recognized for all legal intents and purposes under Philippine laws.
LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the New Rules of Court, Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased VIRGINIA M. AMARILLENTO, who died on May 13, 2018 and deceased RODOLFO AMARILLENTO, who died on November 23, 2018, both died at Davao City, left a certain parcel of land covered by TCT No. 146-2018012621, containing an area of 234 sq. meters, more or less, has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF SALE, executed by their heirs per Doc. No. 506; Page No. 103; Book No. V11; Series of 2020 of the NOTARY PUBLIC JOAHNNA EVE S. TEJERO.
(MT- March 11, 16 & 23, 2020)
LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the New Rules of Court, Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late BLAS H. TIEDRA, who died on March 15, 2015 in New Corilla, Davao del Norte, left a certain real property situated at Mahayag, Nuevo Iloco, Mawab, Davao del Norte, containing an area of 20,000 sq. meters, more or less, covered under tax declaration under 2878 has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE, executed by his heirs per Doc. No. 44; Page No. 10; Book No. 2; Series of 2020 of the NOTARY PUBLIC ROLAND A. REYES.
(MT- March 4, 9 & 16, 2020)
Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, let its initial hearing be set on March 27, 2020 at 8:30 in the morning. All persons who may have ground/s to oppose the petition are ordered to appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Let this order be published, at petitioner’s account, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Petitioner is likewise directed to furnish copies of this Order, together with copies of the Petition and its annexes, to (a) the Office of the Solicitor General; (b) the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office, Lianga, Surigao del Sur; and (c) the Office of the Civil Registrar General of the Philippine Statistics Authority. SO ORDERED. Given In Chambers, this 18th day of February 2020 at Lianga, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. (SGD.) LILIBETH O LADAGA Executive/Presiding Judge cc: Atty. Michael P. Pito Pros. Queen Ann D. Manongas-Icao
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Davao Ros-Ver Pawnshop, Incorporated
DAVAO 3 SURE PAWNSHOP, INC. NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All pawned items that expire during the month of JANUARY 2020 must be renewed or redeemed two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not renewed or redeemed it will be sold to public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00 a.m. Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang DAVAO 3 SURE PAWNSHOP, INC., maga-subasta sa tanan nga nag expire sa bulan sa ENERO 2020. Ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.
BRANCHES
AUCTION DATE
TEL. NOS
SAN PEDRO BUHANGIN
MARCH 10, 2020 MARCH 17, 2020
225-0033 241-1071
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 November 2019. 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 Nobyembre 2019. Ang tanang prenda dungan nga ibaligya sa publiko sa mga sumusunod nga dapit og petsa:
DAVAO CITY Digos Rizal Digos Luna Digos Magsaysay Tagum Rizal Tagum Roxas Tagum Pioneer Tagum Public Market Tagum Quezon Santo Tomas Nabunturan Davao Branches Mati Burgos Kidapawan Panabo
Tel.#234-2268/cell#09078756193 ask for Ram and Jen between 8am-5pm
FOR RENT OFFICE SPACES Along University Ave., Juna Subd Matina, Davao City CALL
(0932) 372 7799
Digos Magsaysay March 6, 2020 At 9:30am
Venue and Date
Tagum Pioneer – GRAND AUCTION March 6-7, 2020 At 9:30am Santo Tomas March 11, 2020 At 9:30am Nabunturan March 14, 2020 At 9:30am Ilustre – GRAND AUCTION March 19-21, 2020 At 9:30am Mati Burgos March 21, 2020 At 9:30am Kidapawan March 25,2020 At 9:30am Panabo – GRAND AUCTION March 30-31
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Virus poses perfect storm scenario for Argentine debt Olympics to go ahead despite virus havoc, says Japan’s Abe JAPANESE Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday resisted pressure for changes to the Tokyo Olympics schedule even as sporting events worldwide fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic. Abe pledged Japan would host the Games as planned in July and said he had no immediate intention to declare a state of emergency over the virus outbreak, which has now seen more than 140,000 people infected across the globe and over 5,400 killed. His comments come two days after US President Donald Trump suggested the Japanese capital postpone the Games for a year as the spread of the virus wreaks havoc on the sporting calendar. “We will respond by closely coordinating with officials concerned, including the IOC (International Olympic Committee). There is no change in this,” Abe told a news conference. “We want to hold the
Olympics as planned without any trouble by overcoming the spread of infections,” he said. Organizers, Japanese government officials, and the IOC have insisted preparations are on track and there will be no postponement or cancellation. England’s football Premier League, America’s NBA basketball season, and the Augusta Masters golf major are just some of the competitions suspended because of the pandemic. On Friday, Abe and Trump spoke on the phone about the outbreak and Olympics after Trump proposed a delay. “We agreed that Japan and the US will cooperate and closely coordinate for success in the Olympics,” Abe said, adding they had not discussed any postponement. The Japanese parliament on Friday approved legislation that gives Abe the power to declare a state
of emergency to combat Covid-19 but Abe insisted such a declaration was not yet necessary. The coronavirus has infected more than 700 people across Japan and been linked to 21 deaths. Separately, 700 people on board a cruise ship that docked near Tokyo last month were also infected. A state of emergency would allow local governments to require that people stay indoors, schools close and public facilities limit use. Land and buildings could be requisitioned for makeshift hospitals.
IN THE MIDST of a delicate debt restructuring, Argentina is holding its breath as the coronavirus pandemic coupled with an oil price slump poses a perfect storm for its economy. The omens are not en- In addition to rising poverty cludes $44 billion outstandcouraging for the leftist ad- and unemployment, Buenos ing from a deeply unpopular ministration of President Aires is also grappling with $57 billion IMF bailout Alberto Fernandez, who has inflation which soared to negotiated by Fernandez’s been battling global eco- nearly 54 percent in 2019. center-right predecessor nomic headwinds since takAnd the turmoil on the Mauricio Macri in 2018. ing office three months ago. markets this week has roiled A default would block “The economy fell last the government’s restructur- the grain exporter’s access year, surely this year it will ing deal with creditors. to global markets. fall too and I don’t know, Economy Minister Martin Setting the tone for tough with all this international Guzman has met investors to negotiations with bondholders, conflict, if it won’t deepen try to finalize the restructuring Fernandez last month insisted the crisis,” Fernandez said in of $69 billion of the country’s the country will not be able an interview with Argentine massive public debt before a to pay off its creditors if its radio last week. March 31 deadline. recession-hit economy fails to “The world is conspirThe US-trained econo- resume growth. ing to make our exit (from mist is also hoping to delay He ruled out imposing the crisis) more difficult.” the maturity of some institu- austerity measures to help Argentina has stumbled tional loans. pay debt while poverty rethrough a two-year recesArgentina currently mains at record levels. sion with GDP down 2.1% owes $311 billion -- more “The government wants in 2019, after a 2.5% fall the than 90% of the country’s to avoid a default but is also previous year. GDP -- with more than $30 confident it can reach an agreeThe International Mone- billion in repayments due ment on its own terms” with tary Fund forecasts a further before the end of March. bondholders, said market anacontraction of 1.3% in 2020. The overall debt in- lyst Daniel Kerner of Eurasia.
Chile quarantines 1,300 aboard 2 ships CHILE has quarantined more than 1,300 people aboard two cruise ships after an elderly Briton aboard one of them tested positive for the coronavirus, the health ministry announced Saturday. Both ships are cruising the Chilean fjords in Patagonia. The 85-year-old man showed symptoms of the virus after getting off the Silver Explorer ship in the far southern port of Caleta Tortel, 2,400 kilometers (1,500 miles) from Santiago. The man was later transferred to a hospital in the city of Coyhaique where he tested positive for the virus. “The ship is in quarantine off the port of Castro. The British citizen is in good condition but has tested positive for coronavirus,” Health Minister Jaime Manalich told a press conference. The other ship, the Azmara Pursuit – with 665 passengers and nearly 400 crew – had earlier crossed into Chilean waters from the southern Argentine port of Ushuaia. Manalich said it was currently near the port of Chacabuco after authorities
banned it from landing passengers there, on grounds that it was carrying suspected cases of the coronavirus. The ship is on a 21-day cruise from Buenos Aires to Callao in Peru, just beside Lima. The number of coronavirus cases in Chile reached 61 on Saturday, 18 more than on Friday. Manalich said Chile is in Phase 3 of the crisis, with means that in addition to those infected with COVID-19 coming from abroad, there may be local cases. “This means a more delicate situation from the epidemiological point of view in controlling the disease,” he said. Chile has taken broad measures against the spread of the virus, banning events of more than 500 people, recommending people work from home, and ordering the quarantine of 2,600 students attending an elite private school in Santiago. In other developments around Latin America on Saturday, Colombia expelled two French nationals and two Spaniards for violating coronavirus quarantine rules.
A MAN WEARING a face mask poses with a poster by artist TVBoy featuring Uncle Sam and reading “I want you to stay home” in Barcelona after regional authorities ordered all shops in the region be shuttered from today through March 26, save for those selling food, chemists and petrol stations, in order to slow the coronavirus spread. AFP PHOTO
Health workers in Italy on edge of exhaustion A WORN-OUT nurse slumps over her keyboard in a widely shared image symbolic of the extreme fatigue that Italian healthcare workers are facing as they battle Europe’s worst outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The picture is of Elena Pagliarini, a nurse in the northern region of Lombardy which has been worst hit by the disease. Nationwide Italy has more than 1,400 deaths from the virus and 21,000 infec-
tions, with a quarter of the country’s intensive care beds taken up by those with the illness. In normal times Lombardy is the economic heart of Italy, equipped with one of the world’s best health systems. But those who staff it – like Pagliarini – have been put under enormous strain. “On one hand I was annoyed to see my photo everywhere, I was ashamed of showing my weakness,” Pagliarini told the Corriere
della Sera newspaper. “But then I was happy because I got beautiful messages from people who empathized with my story,” she said. “I actually don’t feel physically tired, I can work for 24 hours straight if it’s necessary but I won’t hide the fact that right now I’m anxious because I’m fighting an enemy that I don’t know,” she added. She’s just one of many healthcare workers who have expressed their concern at
the toll that the outbreak is taking, on facilities and personnel alike. “It’s almost two weeks since I’ve seen my son or my family because I’m worried about infecting them,” Daniele Macchini, a hospital doctor in the northern city of Bergamo, (also in Lombardy) wrote in a widely-shared Facebook post. “I settle for some photos of my son which I look at through my tears, and a few video calls,” he says.
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Resilient and hopeful
BY CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO
AS THE CITY commemorates its 83rd foundation anniversary, the entire world is gripped in fear over the spread of COVID-19. The city government decided to celebrate the founding anniversary lowkey, but both the local government and the business sector believe the city will successfully wade through this time of uncertainty. “Lumalabay lang ni, we just need to join hands by following the protocols that the government is implementing so that we are able to contain the spread
(of the virus) the soonest possible time,” John Carlo B. Tria, president of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, told TIMES last week. The challenge may be huge, but Tria believes that the virus, as well as the other challenges that the country is facing like the African Swine Fever, will not stop the city from growing economically.
Mayor Sara Z. Duterte, who briefly underwent a home quarantine after her travel to Manila, has called
on the people to unite in facing the threat. “Let us all do our part to create a Davao City that
is prepared for the challenges of the future, attuned to the needs present, and anchored on the values and traditions of our diverse cultures,” said the mayor in her message for during the commemoration. She said that to measure the growth of the city, one not only considers its development, but also the “camaraderie and strong sense of identity that bring all Dabawenyos together wherever they may be in the world.” “As we celebrate the 83rd anniversary of the city’s foundation, let us pay tribute to our ancestors and forefathers - Dabawenyos who, by their sacrifices and hard work, made Davao the city it is today. Let us honor their contributions by remaining united and resilient in facing whatever tomorrow may bring,” she added. The mayor, in her interview over the city government run radio station,
called on the people, the business groups and other similar groups to join the campaign to help in ensuring that the city is able to get out of the crisis. The city has been bracing for the impact of the virus as several people have been placed under investigation due to the possibility of being infected. She called on the people to cooperate with the city government as it needs “to ensure that no one gets sick and if we do get patients, we need to be able to respond to them and at the same time, prevent the further spread of the disease,” she said on Friday. Truly, everyone needs to join the government in ensuring that the city in particular, and the country in general, is able to successfully eliminate the threat, the cooperation that Dabawenyos are known for that has resulted in unprecedented economic growth.
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CONGRATULATES DAVAO CITY ON ITS 83RD ANNIVERSARY MARSMAN Estate Plantation Inc. (MEPI), a pioneer But before that, sister company Marsman Conin the banana industry in Davao, shares in the joy as struction, literally paved the way in constructing the City of Davao celebrates its 83rd Araw ng Dabaw. major roads in and around the entire Davao Region. MEPI, in fact, has been a part and parcel in the development and upliftment--not only of Davao City--but also of the province of Davao del Norte, for the past 50 years.
MEPI prides itself in its role as one of Davao City’s partners in nation building. The commitment to social responsibility began in the early years of the Marsman’s mining operations in the Cordillera Region, where Mrs. Mary Marsman built schools MEPI traces its roots beyond bananas as its and provided health care for the miners’ children. founders Jan Hendrik and Mary Marsman began Since then, the welfare of Marsman workers, their its operations in Davao by investing in abaca in the dependents and its community has been an essential 1950s. concern of the group.
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Holcim to step up use of alternative fuels to manage costs, help address PH garbage crisis HOLCIM officials led by and President and CEO John Stull (fifth) and Vice President for Geocycle Frederic Vallat (third from left) visited Senator Cynthia Villar, Chairperson of the Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, on January 14 to share the company’s efforts to contribute to addressing the waste management challenges in the country Leading cement maker Holcim Philippines, Inc. plans to further increase its consumption of qualified and properly segregated and pre-processed waste as alternative fuels and raw materials to manage costs and help ease the garbage challenge in the country. Through its waste management unit Geocycle, Holcim Philippines used in 2019 more than 170,000 tons of waste materials from industries and communities as alternative fuels and raw materials with its co-processing technology. This allowed the company to avoid coal in cement production for 38 days leading to lower carbon emissions and fuel costs while helping its partners manage their wastes in an eco-friendly manner. Holcim Philippines President and CEO John Stull said that the company will continue to drive co-processing operations and consumption of alternative fuels and raw materials to manage costs and have a more positive impact on the country. “Aside from its business benefits, our Geocycle unit enables us to further contribute to Philippine development in a sustainable manner. Through our co-processing operations, we are able to lower our carbon footprint and help ease the waste management challenges of the country while producing an essential building material for development,” he said. In 2019, Holcim Philippines agreed to pre-process as alternative fuel the segregated wastes of several local governments near its plants in Luzon and Mindanao and expressed readiness to help more communities on this matter. The company has also co-processed tens of thousand tons of non-recyclable plastics as it continues to provide waste management services to partners in various industries. Holcim Philippines officials have also stepped up engagement with key government officials such as Senator Cynthia A. Villar, Chairperson of the Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, to express the company’s commitment to support sustainable waste management in the country through co-processing. In co-processing, qualified waste materials after preprocessed as alternative fuel and fed into the high-temperature kilns along with other raw materials to produce cement. This process transform wastes to alternative fuel and converts them
into energy for cement production. The technology is recognized globally and is approved by the Philippine authorities due to its proven advantages in environmental and safety performance. Holcim’s efforts come as environment authorities sounded the alarm last year on garbage management in the country highlighting the need for concerted effort from various sectors as continued economic growth has led to an unprecedented generation of waste. ********** Holcim Philippines, Inc. (Philippine Stock Exchange: HLCM) is one of the leading building solution companies in the country. The Company has a deep portfolio of innovative solutions fostered by a full range of products from structuring to finishing applications that can help local builders execute with high performance and efficiency a wide range of projects from massive infrastructure to simple home repairs. With cement manufacturing facilities in La Union, Bulacan, Batangas, Misamis Oriental and Davao, as well as aggregates and dry mix business and technical support facilities for building solutions, Holcim Philippines is a reliable partner of builders in the country. Holcim Philippines is also committed to the highest standards of sustainable operations and manufacturing excellence with its plants certified under ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental Management System), ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management System) and OHSAS 18001:2007 (Occupational Health and
Safety Management System). Holcim Philippines is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group, the world leader in the building materials industry present in 80 countries with over 80,000 employees. *LafargeHolcim has signed an agreement with San Miguel Corporation for the divestment of its entire 85.7 percent shareholding in Holcim Philippines Inc. The process is still ongoing. You may get more information on this development at this link: https://www.lafargeholcim.com/lafargeholcim-divestsactivities-philippines ************* Contact: Cara Ramirez Vice President of Communications 09175219397 annclaire.ramirez@lafargeholcim.com Don Gil Carreon Communications Manager 09178142589 dongil.carreon@lafargeholcim.com Alvin Marayan Media Relations Director, PRC, Inc. 09989613729 alvin.marayan@teamprcinc.com.ph
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