One-strike policy
BY RHODA GRACE B. SARONTHE REGION’S top cop has ordered a "one-strike policy” for police commanders in cities and towns, which means their jobs are on the line if politicians in their area get hurt or killed.
Major Eudisan Gultiano, the spokesperson of PRO XI, made this revelation during the AFP-PNP
day at The Royal Mandaya hotel. "For the protection of
the elected politicians, our regional director Brig Gen Benjamin Silo Jr. ordered directive of a "one-strike
policy," which means that if there will be a politician that will be hurt, injured, or killed in their area of responsibility, immediately the chief of police or commander will be relieved
from his post," Gultiano said.
"Because we wanted to prevent incidents that happened in Negros Oriental. That's why we put the responsibility to our
commanders, particularly for the prevention that no politicians will be hurt here in Davao region," she added.
But again, she ex -
Davao City-based troupe wins folk dance contest
DAVAO City-based Madayaw Dance Ensemble impressed the judges with a stunning performance to emerge as the adult division champion of the
recently concluded 86th Araw ng Dabaw Sayaw Pinoy Folk Dance Competition held at the SM City Events Center.
The Terpsichorean
This ends the series of consultative and coordination courtesy calls with three local government units that cover the race.
DAVAO CITY- The City Transportation and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) is looking at ways to improve traffic flow on busy streets and thoroughfares.
According to CTTMO chief Dionisio Abude, they will follow the recommendations of the 15-man team
from the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), which assessedation last month. One of those suggested is having
mahibal-an nato ang level of services sa isa ka area
(We would know the level
Abude said. He said the traffic count would be done morning and afternoon during peak hours to determine the vehicles in a particular street.
“On our end, we idenMatina, Ma-a, Sandawa,
Assistant City Administrator Tristan Dwight Domingo and Sunrise Event General Manager Prin -
cess Galura had a courtesy meeting with Panabo City Mayor Jose E. Relampagos on Monday to talk about preparations for the Ironman 70.3 race.
Company Administration Building, Domingo confirmed the coordination between the medical team designated for the triathlon event and Panabo City.
Performing Group of Digos City settled for runner-up honors, while the Bernardo Carpio National High School - Alumni ( /DAVAO/10) ( /PANABO/7)
During the meeting of IRONMAN-EXECOM at the Davao Light and Power
“We have already con-
Cafgu arrested in drug buy-bust
primary purpose of the the intersections.
the Matina Crossing, they have presented to the Cityment Board a solution called ( /CTTMO/10)
A CITIZEN Armed Forces Geographical Unit (Cafgu) personnel was arrested in Purok 3, Barangay Mainit, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, at around 7:30 p.m. on March 15.
Nephi Noli Dimaandal, the spokesperson of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XI,tion, 39, married, and a resident of the place.
According to Dimaandal, the suspect was 10th on the regional drug target list.
The buy-bust was conducted by joint operatives led by the Davao de Oro Provincial Office of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Of-
Police Provincial Office, and Nabunturan Municipal
EQUAL AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE CULTURE:
DOLE Davao employs deaf as interns
WITH its continuous goal to provide equal opportunities for all Davaoeños and to build an inclusive workplace, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) XI signed up three (3) individuals with hearing impairment as interns under the Government Internship Program. All three are Davao City Special National High School graduates
In December of 2022, Felix T. Besande III, 39, Pourdalea L. Asnan, 34, and Romeo P. Tundag, Jr., 34, went to the to look for job opportunities. Recounting their experiences,
they had their fair share ofcause of their condition. They were confronted with various forms of discrimination during job hunts and even in their previous workplaces. Yet, these challenges did not slow them down.
Upon meeting the minimum requirements of the Department Order 204-19 Guidelines on implement -
and Romeo to the program in February of 2023 under a six-month contract.
Felix, from Mintal, Davao City, used to work in
labor and construction. As a GIP intern, Felix is assigned
check the Daily Time Records (DTRs) of all GIP interns across the region. “This is an opportunity for me to grow and acquire experiences. Since I became an intern, there have been positive changes in the ways I look at things, and I have become more willing to adapt to new circumstances,” Felix added.
Also from Davao City, Pourdalea was a pricing staff in a shopping mall for four years. She is an intern at the helps carry out clerical jobs. “I acknowledge my disability, and I know my limitations but giving up will never be part of my plan. I am thankful occasion. This organization truly inspired me to be more patient and determined until I reach my goals.”
Meanwhile, Romeo, from Bangkal, Davao City, is his family’s breadwinner. welding course in 2009. His
previous employment included staff work in a mall warehouse for three years and construction work for a year. Now, Romeo is a GIP intern at the Accounting Unit. “What I appreciate most here and kindness that the people
show for us. They make an effort to learn our language to communicate well with us, and that means a lot to us.”
Remaining true to the
Randolf C. Pensoy said in a statement, “We are commit-
ted to unfailingly promote justness, respect the rights of everyone, and create a more inclusive and equal workplace culture. This is also another manifestation of our constant support for the AntiDiscrimination Ordinance of Davao City.”
Rotary Club holds oratorical competition
THE Central Davao Rotary Club, in partnership with their sister club, the Rotary Club of Manila Bay, successfully hosted the Mindanao leg of the 3rd Youth Peace Summit - Voice of the Youth Oratorical Contest last February 26 at Ayala Malls Abreeza.
Nine student orators from various regional schools competed in the said competition.
Aleen Omosora of Jojie Ilagan College of Business and Tourism emerged as the grand champion. She won a medal, a cash prize of PhP8,000, and the opportunity to compete in the national leg with free airfare and accomprize of Php3,000.
First runner-up Ashley Jane Inso, who won a medal
DAVAO CITY WATER DISTRICT
Press Release
NOTICE OF WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION IN SOME AREAS SERVED BY RIVERSIDE WSS MARCH 17, 2023
DAVAO City Water District advises the public of water service interruption from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM of March 17, 2023 affecting some areas served by Riverside Water Supply System (WSS).
Affected areas are the entire Riverside, Los Amigos, portion of Brgy. Ula (Centennial 4, Small Town, Stonetown Village, and streets of Rubia and Copper), and portion of Davao – Bukidnon Road (from Sampaguita street to Quarry street).
Water supply has to be temporarily shut off in the affected areas to give way to the tapping and installation of a newly laid pipeline to DCWD’s existing pipeline for the source inlet improvement at Biao Guianga Road. This project is among DCWD’s strategies to improve the water supply of the affected areas and reduce non-revenue water or water loss.
The DCWD management asks for the understanding and cooperation of would-beaffected customers and advises them to store enough water prior to the schedule. Water supply may be restored earlier if work goes smoothly or later if unforeseen problems arise.
restored, customers are advised to open all faucets and allow water to run for at least two minutes. While doing this, do not drink tap water immediately. Water may be boiled as an additional safety precaution.
For the latest water service updates or any DCWD-related concerns, the general public may contact DCWD’s 24-hour call center hotlines at 235-3293, 244-6767, 0927798-8966, 0925-511-3293, or 0908-441-0653 and chat support in the DCWD’s website (Kurt Ryan M. Dominguez)
The event is one of the organization's initiatives to strengthen its peace-building efforts by involving the youth while promoting and increasing awareness
youth's role in achieving peace.
"We aim to mold the youth to be ambassadors of peace, both locally and globally," said club president Sydney Timothy Elago.
Judges of the said oratorical competition included Davao Travel Agencies Association president Davao City Water District Water Quality Division and this writer.
The contest's theme is "Supporting the EnLegacy."
The activity was held during the third day of the organized by the Davao Travel Agencies Association.
Weekend wraps
A FARMERS ’ market, a cosplay convention and a folk-dance competition; they were happening all at once in three of the city’s largest shopping malls over the weekend. An iconic meme would truly have it...’and the crowd goes wild’.
Of these three, the farmers’ market was at best, the most sobering one, if compared with more than a thousand strong participation in the other two events. This catered mostly to early morning joggers and fruit sample the bounties of fresh vegetables and fruit that is likewise not without its always-available assortment of pies (esp. Durian pie), juices and coffee. Though there’s not much fanfare there, just serious market stuff for the Sunday crowd, the regular affair is still always awash with free hot chocolate for those who feel the
Meanwhile in another part of the metro, a Cosplay uninitiated (like myself) the practice of engaging in dress-up as a comic book, video game or TV show in Japanese anime) was originally coined in Japan media producer Noboyuki Takahashi.
the perpetrators were reportedly former laid to rest yester-unharmed rests now on the shoulders of theof responsibility, their time, effort and re-
ernor was on his way to Wao town in the
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When it became famous the world over however, it became known only by the two English words from where it was based on (costume + role-play), thus Cosplay. In contrast to the farmers’ market where activity was more subdued, the energy at the venue here has reached roof level; mostly gained from the overwhelming presence of totally-mixed generations ranging from boomers to millennials to Gen Z. Noticeably, the majority of the people had come in Anime accents or garb of all colors.
Though literally cordoned-off to just occupy the entertainment portion area of the mall, those inside the periphery might as well all be tagged as active participants to a grand party indeed, where the festive spirit is practically that of all friends merely having fun. The highlight of the affair might likewise also be the parade of the costumed participants of all ages, with parents and relatives accompanying their little dressed-up tykes up the stage for a brief presentation. Camaraderie all around.
both adult and young categories, was tops not only in its lavish traditional costuming but more important, in the highly-spirited audience participation as well. From the looks of it and from the fact that a 25k cash awaited the winner, this other adjunct to the ongoing Araw ng Dabaw celebrations had contingents from neighboring areas joining in. Another clue was in the two or three huge passenger buses parked near the venue.
In all, with still other major event yet to unfold as of ‘spektakel’ is truly in the air as the city celebrates its 86th founding anniversary. Happy Araw ng Dabaw everyone!
How fair is justice dispensation these days?
WHO says that the laws that operationalize the Justice system in our country are fair to everybody -- be they rich or poor; the ignorant and well-educated, the weak and the powerful? That they are at more times just fallacies.
The poor do not have the means to access those who are to help them get justice for any omission charged to have been done by them. The rich have all what it takes to reach those who they think can give them services that will either dodge any crime attributed to them or their relatives. The ignorant often do things they do not know are crimes against society. The well-educated commit crimes or infractions of the law even if they are aware of it because they know how to find the way out.
On the other hand, the weak usually surrender easily to the so-called fate that befalls them. The powerful summons all the strength available and pulls every connection there is just to wiggle out of his responsibility.
Look at how suspected mastermind in the attack and killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and eight others inside the compound of his residence. The suspected mastermind, a congressman of the province’s third district, even circulated through social media his gutsy statement denying any involvement while in hiding in the United States. In his denial statement purposely videoed, the suspected mastermind even boastfully challenged the slain governor before his death that they settle their enmity by only the two of them in any place they will come to agree.
Further, the suspected brains proudly claimed that he knows what the governor was up to claiming one of those in Degamo’s inner circle is his own loyal man who keeps
him informed of the governor’s every activity.
And because of his money and connections the suspected mastermind in the Degamo killing was immediately able to assemble the country’s top criminal lawyers who so literally believe that anyone charged of a crime is presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a competent court – even if they know by heart that his or their client/s are the real criminals.
In the local front, who would not want to remember the case of a medical doctor working with the Police accused of killing a 19-year-old student from Region 12 in the vicinity of a bar in downtown Davao City. Besides being a doctor non-uniformed personnel of the PNP, the
The suspect, now the accused, was initially charged of murder based on the circumstances and testimonies of witnesses. But there is no doubt the suspect pulled every string there is if only to have the charge degraded to simple
homicide. And degraded it was, courtesy of the prosecutor’s evaluation of the case. So, instead of continuously being detained without bail because of a murder case, the doctor accused was able to put up bail meanwhile that the trial of his case is still pending, perhaps possibly even put on hold, while waiting for the resolution of an appeal made by the family of the victim.
Then here comes this latest incident in Davao City, one crime that investigators from the National Bureau of Investigation and a select group of policemen, called it a “crime of passion.”
alleged triggermen as the mastermind in the killing of paramour.
Instead of being incarcerated in a civilian jail the suspected brains is being “held” reportedly in the Army barracks. The better thing in this situation though is that the suspected mastermind in that particular “crime of passion” will reportedly be subjected to a Court Martial proceeding. Whether the Court Martial process will result only to a positive resolution as to his administrative responsibilities, or will it also be providing the needed inputs to the fair resolution of the murder case in the civilian court, so far we have no idea. In fact no one is made aware whether the Court Martial process is already underway.
Indeed justice is for all. But as to the kind of justice that is heap for the ordinary man and those for the advantaged, it purely is relative depending on the status in society of those seeking for it.
CHR welcomes MOA for prompt delivery of government services
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on 22 February 2023 between the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA)sue disciplinary actions against government agencies or within 72 hours.
Harmonizing ARTA’s accountability measures andsponsive public institutions. When agencies or public hour time frame, ARTA can then issue a warning; pursue
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Domingo said. On FebGalura also talked with local government unit heads of Tagum City and Carmen, Davao del Norte, for the race preparations.
Before the courtesy call, the organizers and the whole inter-agency technical team from local and national government agencies had a walkthrough for the 90 km bike course.
The team made an ocular inspection of the turning point of the bike to be on Daang Maharlika Highway – between Timog Avenue and Capitol Road in Tagum City.
Meanwhile, on March
13, 2023, the IronmanExecom Meeting was held with various concerned including the private sector and the barangays.
A final briefing and a consultative meeting to prepare for the event were held to ensure that all sectors were informed and that all concerns would be addressed before the event.
During the meeting, PSSO Angel Sumagaysay said that for the security deployment, they had a maritime security meeting for the swim course and also a separate coordination meeting for the bike and run courses.
“We have facilitated a coordination meeting and
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and other relevant courts pursuant to the Ease of Doing Business Law.
As the country’s independent national human rights institution, CHR not only recognises how this agreement emphasizes the government’s responsibility as duty bearers in the promotion and protection of citizens’ human rights, it likewise increases Filipinos’ participation in the context of nation-building. Participatory measures such as this help eliminate
most marginalized sectors.
The Commission underscores that government processes should be prompt, transparent, inclusive, and fair for all. When issues of exploitative practices and of equality and equity in terms of receiving government services or response to human rights concerns, such as employment, access to basic services, housing, and social services among many others.
pave the way for more collaborations among government the dignity of all.
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discussed in the meeting security deployment plans for the DCPO, Task Force Davao, City Transporta-
Del Norte Police Provincial
Davao City Transport and Traffic Management Office Head Dionisio Abude also said they althe road closures in the barangays that cover the race course.
for establishments alongside or near the race area were also sent.
The transportation sector was also informed of the Ironman 70.3 race through the Land Transportation
Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
In line with the event, the LTFRB also posted on Monday the road closures on March 24, 25, and 26 in detail on its FB Page.
During the Execom meeting, barangay captains, whose areas of responsibility include the race course, were also briefed that personnel from the barangays will become force multipliers during the event and will be on the look-out for residents, especially notifying them to avoid crossing the street while the race is on.
Crossing of animals along the street during the race should also be prevented.
plained that the stand of the PNP (Philippine National Police) is that no connection exists between the different cases of attacks on politicians.
Moreover, Gultiano said they hadn’t monitored private armed groups here in the region.
"We are very fortunate here in Davao Region that political rivalries, and our
politicians here are peaceloving. Rest assured that the entire Police Regionalcurity for Davao Region and people who want to attend activities here. They will be safe and secured here in our area," she said. However, she said they need to follow security protocols to prevent untoward incidents during any activities.
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Police Station.
He said the suspect was arrested for selling a sachet of suspected shabu weighing more or less one gram worth P12,000 to a PDEA agent who acted as the buyer.
Four sachets with suspected shabu in different sizes weighing more or less two grams with a total estimated value of P13,600 and the buy-bust marked money were also seized during the operation, the report said.
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“the cutting of islands,” which means reducing the length of islands at MacArthur Highway- Matina Crossing that will create another lane for vehicles turning toward Matina Aplaya or Matina Aplaya.
“ Yung mag left turn going to Aplaya or to Pangi, magkaroon ng dedicated slot for left turn,” Abude said. said they are considering reducing 60 meters of the islands within the Matina crossing area. He cited an earlier model, the road section along SM Lanang, where they requested the management of SM Lanang and Toyota to cut their curbs. This will create additional lanes towards Damosa junction for vehicles turning left
The suspect will be charged with violation of Section 5 (Sale of Dangerous Drugs) and Section 11 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs) Article II of Republic Act 9165 ( Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).
Bation could also face perpetual disqualification from service as stated in Article II, Section 28 (Criminal Liability of Employees) of R.A. 9165.
By Rhoda Grace B. Saronto Mamay Road and for cars going straight to Lanang.
As for MacArthur Highway, particularly Ma-a and Sandawa, the joint study has concluded that the area is already clogged with vehicles.
“If there are no projects or widening that will be done by DPWH… if there is no widening to accommodate vehicles, we will recommend the construction of a
They are also recommending traffic lights for Malagamot and the construction of a layby for passenger drop-off along Panacan so that these buses and PUJs dropping off their passengers the busy road.
Another recommenda-
placed third.
In the junior category, Davao City National High School's Sining Sayon Dawet captured the title, outshining Agro-Industrial Foundation College of the Philippines (AIFCP) and Notre Dame of Midsayap, third, respectively.
Meanwhile, the children's title went to Magallanes Elementary School, while the Matina Aplaya Elementary School came second, followed by LapuLapu Elementary School in third.
The champion dance teams in each category received P25,000, the second placers claimed P15,000, and the third placers took home P15,000.
Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, in his message, thanked the judges, participants, parents, teachers, principals, SM City Davao,
tion from MMDA is to create a separate division to moni-
“But in our case in Davao City, we have inspectors, so yun ang i-incorporate na merong division or section na andun sila para mamonitor enforcers at madali ang Abude said.
For the future, Abude said they would be studying
Russian couple nabbed,
and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) for their support in ensuring the success of the activity.
" Nalipay mi sa overwhelming na pagdawat sa Sayaw Pinoy folk dance (We are happy with the overwhelming reception for the Sayaw Pinoy folk dance)," Alejandre said. "Si Mayor Baste gusto kaayo niya ning arts and culture, hapit na mahimo ang opisina para matutukan gyud ni (Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte is very supportive of arts and culture. Soon
Entries in the children's event performed lively mimic dances while the junior contenders showcased rural and skill dances were highlighted in the adult competition. By Rhoda Grace B. Saron
the use of drones in monitorare more effective than sending motorcycle personnel to look at the cause of the
“Basig unsay nahitabo basig naay bangga, basig naay problema so drone siya dali lang kaayo (Maybe something happened, a collision or a problem with the drone it’s easy to see),” he said. (PIA/RG Alama)
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews)—A Russian couple summiting Mt. Apo, the country’s tallest peak, were apprehended for failure to obtain a trekking permit.
Felix Alicer, Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Region 12 (DENR–12) director, said the foreign tourists were intercepted last Saturday at the Mandangan Trail in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato province.
Alicer stressed that “ignorance of the law excuses no one,” after the unnamed violators asserted that they were not aware of the trekking regulation.
This was the first ever recorded of such an offense by the Mt. Apo Natural Park–Protected Area Management Bureau (MANP–PAMB).
The two were penalized P2,000 each based on the Unified Trekking Policy of the Mount Apo Natural Park, Alicer said.
Shirley Uy, Mt. Apo Natural Park protected area superintendent (PASu), said that individuals trekking to summit Mt. Apo need first to secure a permit from concerned government agencies in the region.
“This incident should serve as a warning to everybody,” Uy said in a statement.
Towering at 2,954 meters
above sea level (9,692 feet), Mt. Apo, locally known as Apo Sandawa, is a large solfataric, dormant stratovolcano straddling Soccsksargen (Region 12) and Davao region.
Uy said the Russian couple was able to reach the hiking area by hiring a habal-habal or passenger motorcycle.
She added that they were summiting the mountain's peak guided by a trekking application utilizing the GPS (global positioning system) feature on their phone.
While trekking to the peak, the foreign tourists were apprehended by Lake Venado camp manager Renante Antac of the Kidapawan City Tour-
They were brought to the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office–North Cotabato after failing to present a climbing permit, Antac said.
PASu Uy said the Russian tourists were released aftercome to come back and trek Mt. Apo provided they would acquire a climbing permit.
“To all those who plan to go to the peak of Mt. Apo, we are asking you to secure the necessary permit from concerned offices first before climbing so this incident can be avoided,” she said. (Bong S. Sarmiento / MindaNews)
CULTURAL...(frombackpage)
tian Z. Duterte have been vocal about their support for the LGBT community in Davao City. In his Welcome Remarks for the Reyna Dabawenya 2023, which was delivered by Vice Mayor Jay Melchor Quitain, Jr., Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte acknowledged, “Today, we are not only celebrating the LGBTQ community but also continuing the advocacy of ensuring their inclusion in society…We trust that the Reyna Dabawenya pageant will light a spark for our transwomen while addressing the issues and challenges they are facing such as criticism and discrimination. To the candidates, utilize this opportunity to share your journey and stories as you promote your advocacieslow transwomen. We count on you to be agents and leaders of this movement… As we move forward, let us always remember that we are one people with one culture despite our differences.”
As such, the Davao City’s Reyna Dabawenya beauty pageant is intended to promote the integration of the LGBT community into mainstream life in the City. It does serve a purpose in giving young and talented gay candidates
social skills, poise and personality.” Not to fail to mention the cash prize that goes with it to help in the daily needs of the family.
up the RMC Petro Gazz Arena last March 15, 2023, at 6:00 pm to show their full support for the 20 candidates vying for the Reyna Dabawenya 2023 title. The fast-paced beauty pageant hosted by the charming beauty queen Carly Chua and Darwin Gevero was under the professional direction of Dan Salvana of Salvo Events. The judges namely Jehza Huelar-Simon, Fushia Anne Ravena, Dindi Tan, Albert Lim and Michael E. Dakudao were assigned to evaluate the 20 candidates in the Modern Filipiniana (30%) and Long Gown (30%) competitions from which six finalists were chosen to move to the next round. The six candidates then underwent a Q&A session (20%) from which the best three were chosen based on their intelligence and communication skills. In addition, 10% was computed for the candidates’ deportment based on their attendance, obedience in following rules and good conduct; while an additional 10% was rated for their overall impact.
After the Q&A, only three candidates were left on the stage which included
Gretchen Marie Alngog, Maria Daizy Beronio and Sheila Magpale III. These three had to answer a question on what they think the City Government can do to promote gender inclusivity and eradicate transphobia. The statuesque and dusky Sheila Magpale III gave the best answer as, luckily, her advocacy is on the subject matter. She articulately mentioned about the Sexual Orientation and Gender
Identity Expression Equality Bill which is also known as the Anti-Discrimination Bill which are a series of House and Senate Bills that were introduced in the 17th and 18 th Congress which aims to set into law measures to prevent bullying, discrimination, harassment, and violence (physical and psychological).
By the end of the threehour long pageant, Sheila Magpale III was crowned Reyna Dabawenya 2023 with Gretchen Marie and Maria Daizy Beronio as second runner up. Special prizes were awarded to Keysi Guidotti (Smart Choice Award), Rexy Lastimosa (Miss Friendship), Nathalie Ibabao (Miss Photogenic), and Sheila Magpale III (Best in Filipiniana and Best in Long Gown).
Congratulations to the winners; and better luck next time to the other candidates.
300-year-old Toog tree faces danger anew of being cut down
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FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 15
March)—The 300-year-old Philippine Rosewood tree ( Petersianthus quarilatus ) near the national highway in Barangay Alegria here, considered the tallest and the oldest of its kind in the country, is facing another threat to be cut down as residents living nearby were worried it might fall during a strong earthquake last week.
Most of the local oftee hearing initiated by the municipal council’s environment committee have given more weight to protecting people’s lives than the historical value of the towering tree locally called Toog.
On Tuesday, the committee hearing chaired by Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member Jay-Ar de Asis held at Barangay Alegria’s covered court to hear the residents’ sentiments of fear that a tree might fall whenever a natural disaster like a storm or earthquake might occur in the future.
It was held in response to a barangay resolution
asking Mayor Grace Carmel Paredes-Bravo to conduct another assessment by a joint team of government experts on the health status of the 54-meter-tall tree.
“The protection and safety of the greater number of people is my utmost concern,” Paredes-Bravo said.
Vice Mayor Arth Ryan Palabrica and other SB members aired the same stand as the mayor as they voiced their respective concerns.
Barangay Captain Blantown officials that many residents living near the tree were sleepless for many nights, fearing the Toog might tumble down after the magnitude 5.9 earthquake jolted many towns of neighboring Davao de Oro province last week.
Elsie Teola, a retired public school teacher whose house is near the tree across the national highway, tolding towards them during the earthquake, prompting them to seek refuge at the covered court for many nights.
The committee agreed
that a letter of invitation would be sent on Monday to concerned government experts for updates on the tree's health status.
This was the third time to decide to cut down the centuries-old Toog after thement of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) had given the cutting permit. local conservationist group, and DENR foresters agreed they will spare the cutting of the tree to pave the way for a thorough assessment by experts to determine if it is still healthy.
The following year, locut down the tree to half its height so that 30 meters will remain standing to maintain a landmark memory.
The tree was set to be cut down on August 8 and 9 in 2020 on orders of localmendations of the DENR, which said the cavity on its buttress has worsened that “it might fall anytime soon.”
In a last-minute effort, a
situated at Bajada, Davao City, containing an area of Two situated at Bajada, Davao City containing an area of (MT-Mar. 10, 17 & 24, 2023)
local conservationist group, Save the Toog Tree Please (STOP) movement, led by Engr. Mauro Bravo Jr., a retired district engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways whose family is a town pioneer, had successfully suspended the scheduled cutting of the tree.
The STOP movement sought support from the Society of Filipino Foresters, Inc. (SFFI) and the Philippine Native Tree Enthusiasts (PNTE), a social mediabased national conservationist group, that resulted in another suspension of the tree cutting as they pleaded Agusan del Sur Gov. Santiago Cane Jr., and Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu to conduct a reevaluation and reassessment on the health status of the Toog tree.
Tree surgeons Armando Palijon, a former forestry professor at the University of the Philippines–Los Baños, and Marcelina Pacho, the former pathologist of
DENR’s Ecosystem Research and Development Bureau, agreed to conduct the reevaluation and assessment via a Zoom live meeting with SFFI vice president Jose Kanapi Jr. and local SFFI member Raul Bunao, who followed the guidelines set by the experts while doing live discussions at the location of the Toog tree.
At that time, Palijon and Pacho could not personally visit the tree due country was grappling with the COVID-19 crisis, thus the Zoom meeting as an alternative procedure.
In September 2020, Palijon and another expert arborist, June Micosa, found the iconic tree alive and well after two days of technical assessment.
He told members of the Agusan del Sur Environment and Sustainable Development Council (ASESDC) in a meeting that the Toog tree is very much alive and still structurally stable that can even resist the effects of
In the application filed on March 6, a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate an AIRCONDITIONED TAXI SERVICE for the transportation of passengers and freight on the route: WITHIN DAVAO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION XI accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of TWENTY FIVE (25) units with SEVENTEEN (17) units available for operation NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on MARCH 29, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above once in a newspaper of general circulation Parties opposed to the granting of the supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional NONITO A. LLANOS III,
natural calamities.
Palijon issued these part of their series of third(TPSA) of the iconic Toog tree as requested by STOP movement with the support of the SFFI and PNTE. (Chris V. Panganiban / MindaNews)
LifeStyle
Reyna Dabawenya 2023 Sheila Magpale III
AT FIRST I thought it would be a pageant for matronas. Indeed, Davao City’s battle cry for “Diversity in Unity” is never more evident in this gay beauty pageant which started in 2019. It was the Reyna of Calinan, Rojean M. Puhian, who made history as the then and until now is for the social inclusion of the LGBT community. Three years later, this Reyna Davaoena went on to wear the crown as Miss Trans Global Philippines. Indeed, competition for transgender women is an opportunity for them to be more accepted in today’s society and to give them their human rights awareness they deserve like any other Filipino citizen.
