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Opinion: COVID-19: A reminder from God?

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PASSENGERS entering Davao City are checked for body temperature at the Task Force Davao checkpoint in Barangay Sirawan, Toril District on Wednesday, a day before the Davao region totally implemented a lockdown on air, sea, and land travel for 14 days. BING GONZALES

• Local officials agree to restrict people from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

THE REGIONAL Task Force COVID 19 (RTFCOVID 19) has pushed for the region-wide 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew.

The RTF-COVID 19, velopment Council (RDC) headed by Mayor Sara and the Regional Peace Duterte, issued a resolution and Order Council (RPOC) “strongly” recommend- issued a joint resolution, ing all legislative councils No. 2-2020, adopting the in the region to issue the imposition of the curfew. curfew ordinance starting The RDC XI, headed last night.

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Liquor ban now starts at 5 p.m.

BY WARREN ELIJAH E. VALDEZ AND SAMANTHA T. BURGOS

THE VICE Regulation Unit (VRU) will conduct strict inspection and monitoring on all establishments in the city following the stricter liquor ban order amid the COVID-19 crisis.

In a text message to

TIMES, VRU head Ashley Lopez has vowed to fully implement the updated liquor ban in the city.

On Wednesday, Mayor Sara Duterte signed Executive Order No. 14 that temporarily imposes stiffer

prohibition in selling or serving of liquors, alcoholic beverages, coconut wine, ( / LIQUOR / 19)

City to aid drivers

BY SAMANTHA T. BURGOS

PUBLIC Utility Jeepney (PUJ) drivers in the city will be given financial aid to cover their income loss due to the impact of social distancing.

Mayor Sara Duterte, in an interview at 87.5 FM Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR), said that PUJ drivers will be receiving

P11,880 per month until the public health emergency will be lifted. Under the released guidelines, PUJs are only allowed to have half of their normal seating capacity.

“As we have mandated all people, including public transportations, to observe social distancing, we ac-

knowledge that PUJ drivers will mostly be affected,” Duterte said, adding that proper social distancing is at least a meter apart from each other.

She said that all public utility drivers will be enrolled under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ( / CITY / 19)

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LAND Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) XI Regional Director Armand Dioso tells the riding public to observe the one-meter social distancing between each other while riding a passenger jeepney during an operation conducted Wednesday along MacArthur Highway in Barangay Matina Crossing. BING GONZALES

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3 PUIs in the region die while waiting for results

BY SAMANTHA T. BURGOS

THE DEPARTMENT of Health XI (DOH XI) bared that three persons under investigation have died while waiting for their results from the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Manila.

Based on their COV- region, 31 discharged, and revealed any details on the ID-19 Davao Region report 28 individuals who are still case of the three mortalias of March 17, 6 p.m., admitted. ties. there are 61 PUIs in the The DOH has not yet They also recorded

2,396 persons under monitoring in the region, 217 of which are cleared already, and 2,178 individuals are still under observation.

The DOH also bared that of the 217 cleared patients,

one died but the case is not related to COVID-19.

Instead, the patient died due to a trauma caused by a falling accident.

As of now, there is only one confirmed case re-

ported in the region and she is now in stable condition.

The DOH said that they have been contacttracing possible individuals who were in close contact ( / 3 PUIS / 19)

SPMC regulates visiting hours amid COVID-19

BY SAMANTHA T. BURGOS

THE LAND Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board personnel told public utility drivers and passengers to observe the one-meter social distancing rule as they conduct an inspection along MacArthur in Matina on Wednesday.

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no outstanding balance will be moved to April 15 to 20, 2020.

For customers with red bills or those with outstanding balance even before the grace period, will remain as such, but the DCWD will not be disconnecting water service due to unsettled bill payments from March 17 to April 14, 2020.

“The DCWD hopes that with the grace period provided, DCWD customers are encouraged to observe the quarantine guidelines and postpone transacting directly in DCWD offices while the nation is addressing the pandemic,” it said.

However, for those who

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tion 929, declaring the country under a state of calamity due to the rising cases in the country.

Hospital administrators said that visitors are allowed to come from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. only beginning March 19, 2020.

This has been one of their ways to preempt the further spread of the virus.

Mayor Sara Duterte, in a previous report, said that only the SPMC will cater to ( / SPMC / 19)

PhilHealth Skeletal force of vital industries issues exempted from ban - TF Davao guideline

DLPC, DCWD give concession in response to corona threat THE DAVAO City Water District (DCWD) waived the penalties on overdue bills. Meanwhile, the Davao Light and Power Co. is also giving a 30-day payment extension for all bills that are due on March 15 to April 14, 2020.

“The scheduled power interruptions will also be limited to customer requests and vital line maintenance to ensure that all customers will have uninterrupted electric service,” the DLPC statement said.

The DCWD said that “all imposed penalties with due dates from March 1 to April 14 will be waived as per approved by Board Resolution No. 20-111.”

Customers with blue bills or

THE SOUTHERN Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) has limited its visiting hours as a precautionary measure against the threat of COVID-19.

The SPMC released yesterday its official statement on the visiting hours implemented to prevent or minimize the risk of virus transmission in the premises. The order is also pursuant to Code Red Alert Sublevel 2 COVID-19 and the Presidential Proclama-

BY NICOLE B. BURLAS

ALONG with the new guidelines, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) also extended the deadline for the first quarter until April 30, 2020.

Aside from that, there are accredited collecting agents all over the city where people can pay for their premium contributions without going too far from their homes.

In a public advisory, the PhilHealth reminded the pub-

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THE TASK Force Davao yesterday said with the effectivity of the regional lockdown for 14 days they allowed those who are working, go to the hospital, buy food and medicines to enter the city.

Col. Consolito Yecla, the commander of Task Force Davao said on the latest guidance on Davao TFD checkpoints as of 8:30 a.m. yesterday.

“Allowed to enter to work, go to the hospital, buy food and buy medicines, and cargo only. No one else,” Yecla said.

With the regional lockdown, the roadblock will be

removed from the three entry and exit points in the city.

The roadblocks will be placed at the entry points of the Region 11 to the other region.

Based on the Police Regional Office 11 guidelines on the regional lockdown, in the performance of our duties/mandates, we should not become the constraints in the delivery of highly essential services; hence, be aware of those who are exempted: 1. public markets 2. Supermarkets 3. groceries 4. convenience stores 5. hospitals (all staff no

skeletal force) 6. medical clinics 7. pharmacies 8. drug stores 9. food preparation and delivery services 10. water refilling stations 11. manufacturing and processing plants of basic food products and medicines 12. money transfer services 13. power, energy, water and telecommunications supplies and facilities 14. BPO 15. export-oriented industries 16. media personnel

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PNP, AFP back ceasefire with NPA amid COVID-19 Military flights to continue THE PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) suspended all tactical operations against the New People’s Army and adopted a defensive posture.

PNP chief General Archie Gamboa said the suspension of operations took effect at midnight of yesterday until April 15, 2020.

All national, regional, provincial, and district units engaged in internal security operations have shifted focus to disaster response and public safety to enforce the enhanced community quarantine across the country to

contain COVID-19.

“This cessation of police offensive operations against the CPP-NPA will allow PNP maneuver units to be fully utilized for quarantine control and general public safety operations to ensure swift and immediate assistance to patients and persons under investigation and monitoring,” he said.

The PNP personnel are instructed to maintain defensive vigilance against possible hostile actions by armed threat groups.

The Directorate for Operations has cascaded the instruction

to all PNP commanders nationwide, particularly in the Luzon regions for strict implementation.

The PNP Command Center will monitor compliance of all units to this directive.

“We remain hopeful that the CPP-NPA-NDF will reciprocate the government’s gesture good faith in the interest of public welfare and peace,” he further said.

In a text message, Maj. Eudisan Gultiano, the spokesperson of Police Regional Office XI, said the PRO 11 will follow on the directives of the PNP national

headquarters.

Meanwhile, AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. told TIMES that they fully support President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of unilateral ceasefire, which took effect at 00:01 of March 19, 2020 until 23:59 of April 15, 2020.

Santos said the President showed that he is willing to go beyond the usual means—including the temporary halt on the hostilities— if only to create the condition where soldiers will

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amid region air travel ban

ALL MILITARY flights are exempted from the suspension of air travel to and from the city. However, the pilots and passengers on board must undergo body temperature screening before they can pass through the checkpoints.

On Wednesday night, Mayor Sara Duterte issued executive orders no. 12 and 13, suspending all international

and domestic flights in Francisco Bangoy International Airport.

Col. Dennis Estrella, the wing commander of Tactical Operation Wing Eastern Mindanao (TOW EastMin) told TIMES, “Military personnel and other cargoes are allowed on the presidential directives. But all passengers

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Loan moratorium pushed anew

BY NICOLE BURLAS

THE DAVAO City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII) has urged banks to declare a 60-day payment moratorium on all loan payments and that these loans be restructured.

In a press release, DCThe call was based ficers, may receive finanCCII said the moratorium on the Bangko Sentral ng cial assistance in the form should cover loan payments Pilipinas (BSP) Memo- of loans, advances, or any including credit card pay- randum no. M-2020-008 other forms of credit acments and that penalties where all BSP-Supervised commodations. and surcharges be waived Financial Institutions They may also be exand suspended.

(BSFI) are granted regu- cluded for one year from This would enable latory and rediscounting the computation of past businesses and borrow- relief measures. due ratio of the loans of ers to adjust to the losses Under the memoran- borrowers in affected aror setbacks caused by the dum, these are the regula- eas which should have coronavirus disease 2019 tory relief measures by BS- been reclassified as past (COVID-19) pandemic and FIs affected by COVID-19: due. Bangko Sentral docuprovide relief to them.

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NCCC prioritizes Local PAR to shop banks shorten in selected outlets schedules BANKS in the city have shorted their hours of operations and moved the check clearing cut-off amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Under the Board Resolution no. 2020-004, the Dabaw City Banker Association adjusted the banking hours to 9:00 am-2:00 pm effective last Tuesday until further notice.

Aside from that, the Philippine Clearing House Corporation also moved the clearing cut-off from 3:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

The banking association has also encouraged clients to use the digital channels of their respec(

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A HOMEGROWN company operating malls, supermarkets and other retail shops would set aside the first hour of operations of some of its outlets to persons at risk (PAR) today to allow them to buy basic goods unhampered.

The New City Commercial Center (NCCC) will allow the first opening hour of its selected branches to PAR such as senior citizens, persons with disability (PWD), and pregnant women who are having difficulty with shopping along with the crowd.

Its northern branch, the Choice Mart Landmark, will be exclusively for the PAR at 8:00 am to 9:00 am; its central branch, NCCC Supermarket Mall Buhangin

at 9:00 am to 10:00 am and Choice Mart Nova Tierra at 8:00 am to 9:00 am; and its southern branch, NCCC Supermarket Centerpoint at 8:00 am to 9:00 am.

In order to get inside, senior citizens and PWDs must present their senior citizen ID or PWD ID before entering the store.

Companions are not allowed to shop with them since the provision is for those PAR who have no one to accompany them and have to do their groceries on their own.

To those who have companions, it is encouraged that the companion will do the shopping for the PAR as a regular customer instead. Regular customers shall enter after the said exclusive hour per branch.

The savvy businesswoman THIS Women’s Month, we take a peek at the lives of inspiring women to see how they live life and take on daily challenges with style and grit.

Find inspiration in the story of Ana Chio, 40, the businesswoman behind waxing salon Lay Bare and playhouse Kinder Club in SM Lanang Premier.

What’s an accomplishment that women should never forget to celebrate?

Women should never forget to celebrate a successful and balanced life. Women should never be apologetic about being able to take care of their family and at the same ( / THE SAVVY / 4)

Exec: PH expects recovery of economy after Covid-19

MANILA – The Philippine economy would recover from COVID-19 pandemic, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said on Wednesday.

Lopez made the statement, as he admitted that the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the country harms the country’s economic growth. “ I n i t i a l l y, N E D A (National Economic and Development Authority) has the computation that the impact would be onepercentage point but now, things are different. We will have to make another computation because of the enhanced community quarantine. So it’s a different situation now,” he said in a Palace press briefing held late Wednesday night.

Filipinos in Luzon were confined to their

homes until April 12 after President Rodrigo Duterte placed the island under an enhanced community quarantine to arrest the spread of COVID-19.

Most works in companies and offices were also suspended during the implementation of enhanced community quarantine.

Individuals who are exempted from the mandatory home quarantine include health workers and emergency frontliners; select government workers, diplomat, farmers and cargo drivers, media personnel, and the skeletal workforce of businesses offering basic services and commodities.

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia earlier admitted that the spread of novel coronavirus in the country

could affect the government’s ambitious economic growth target of 6.5 to 7.5% for 2020.

Pernia, who heads NEDA, estimated that the country’s overall growth this year would be slashed by one-percentage point, in case COVID-19 continues to hurt trade and tourism.

Lopez said the government is looking for ways to contain the spread of COVID-19.

“It’s really important that we solve the issue now on COVID-19 and at least flatten the curve in terms of the number of cases and hopefully eliminate COVID-19. Only then can we really work on the rehabilitation, the bouncing back so to speak,” he said.

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mentary requirements for restructuring of loans may also be waived as long as the BSFI will adopt appropriate and prudent operational control measures.

Monetary penalties for delayed submission of all supervisory reports may also be suspended for six months.

Staggered booking of allowance for credit losses over a maximum period of five years for all types of credits extended to individuals and businesses directly affected by COVID-19 may also be allowed depending on the approval of BSP. Moratorium, without penalty, on monthly payments due to the Bangko Sentral, for a period of six months from March 8, 2020 for BSFIs with ongoing rehabilitation upon filing of application for extension/rescheduling with the Department of Loans and Credit.

Depending on the approval of BSP, penalties on legal reserve deficiencies may also not be imposed starting from reserve week following March 8, 2020 to six months.

For rediscounting banks, they may be given 60-day grace period to settle the outstanding redis-

counting obligations with the Bangko Sentral as of March 8, the day President Rodrigo R. Duterte placed the country under the state of public health emergency, granted that they don’t have serious violations or findings as may be determined

by BSP and there would a charged interest but no penalty during the grace period.

Aside from that, outstanding rediscounted loans as of March 8 may be allowed to restructure with the Bangko Sentral, depending on its case; and the criteria on reserve requirement for the renewal of rediscounting line and for the availment of rediscounting loans as part of the eligibility requirements may be excluded from March 8.

BSFIs may avail the regulatory relief measure by submitting a letter-notification stating its intention to avail the said package and the specific relief measures to be availed and the affected offices of the BSFI, signed by the BSFI’s President or officer of equivalent rank; and the resolution of the Board of Directors authorizing the BSFI to avail of the regulatory relief package.

Once approved, the

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time being able to go after their dreams and make them into reality. Women are naturally driven and passionate and at the end of the day what we do, we do for our family.

How can women team up to make change in the community?

Our community today has so much challenges, and in a time where the context of growing up has immensely changed, women can team up by being great examples to our children and the younger generation. We should teach our children that authenticity and trying to make a difference in our community is what really matters in life. Success is measured by making sure that that the world we live in is always inspired by doing the right thing.

Who is your inspiration?

My inspiration is my family. They keep me focused and driven and gives me a strong desire to succeed in every aspiration BSFIs are strongly encouraged to temporarily suspend all fees and charges imposed on the use of online banking platforms or

I put my mind into. I want my daughter to learn the value of hard work.

What word would you use to describe the modern Filipino woman?

Empowered. The modern Filipina knows what she wants and knows how to get it to make a difference in society.

What fashion accessory/item makes you feel confident everyday?

Rings. I love rings.

Which SM store/brand do you like to shop for feelgood looks and outfits?

I love Promod and Uniqlo.

How do you pamper yourself in SM after a long day of work?

Eating! I love eating with my family. I also like grocery shopping; it keeps me relaxed – a great stress reliever!

Share a favorite memory of you in SM. My daughter and I always look forward to late night shopping during the holidays! We love midnight sales! electronic money, including those imposed on the use of Instapay or PesoNet electronic fund transfer.

The following measures were done considering the incurred losses of both the banks and the consumers brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and it is also a precautionary measure to avoid exposure to risks during operation.

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tive banks such as ATM, online banking, and mobile transactions.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas-Supervised Financial Institutions (BSFI) that would be incurring losses due to COVID-19 are also granted regulatory and rediscounting relief measures.

Some of the relief measures are loan grants, suspension of penalties, a grace period to settle their obligations, among others.

BSFIs may avail the regulatory relief measure by submitting a letter-notification stating its intention to

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avail the said package and the specific relief measures to be availed and the affected offices of the BSFI, signed by the BSFI’s President or officer of equivalent rank; and the resolution of the Board of Directors authorizing the BSFI to avail of the regulatory relief package.

Once approved, the BSFIs are strongly encouraged to temporarily suspend all fees and charges imposed on the use of online banking platforms or electronic money, including those imposed on the use of Instapay or PesoNet electronic fund transfer.

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to address the COVID-19 pandemic “as early as possible” to avoid the possible worst-case scenario.

Despite Pernia’s latest projection, Lopez was still optimistic that the country’s economy would recover.

“Yes, definitely,” Lopez said when asked if the government expects recovery of the Philippine economy.

“We have very solid economic fundamentals before this happened and as you know, we were growing six percent already.”

Economic package Lopez noted that the government’s economic team rolled out a P27.1billion package to provide economic relief to businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

He said there was also a “special” loan program for affected micro, small and medium enterprises.

Agriculture Secretary William Dar also said around P2.8 billion was allotted for his office’s Survival and Recovery Aid Program, which provides loans of up to P25,000 each at zero interest for smallholder farmers and fisherfolk affected by COVID-19.

Lopez ensured that the government is exhausting all efforts to mitigate the adverse impact of COVID-19 on the country’s economy.

“We are trying to avoid the worsening of this COVID-19. We don’t want to reach the worst situation and (we are) trying to nip it in the bud, I mean, solving it as early as possible.

As the President, time is of the essence. We have to do it now before it gets to be at a thousand level or uncontrollable level,” he said. (PNA)

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**************************** And if this will assuage the apprehension of people about the ongoing virtual lockdown in Davao City we are also sharing this post from another high school friend of ours.

LOCKDOWN is a time to: L – isten to God’s Voice and reflect. Let go and Let God. O – bey His word and His teachings.

C – all on Jesus’ name and be calm.

K – now what is the purpose of all this.

D – o well in His presence. Do not panic.

O – ffer a prayer for everyone’s safety.

W – ait and be patient. This too, shall pass.

N – urture out personal relationship with Him. This brings back to our mind an article we read in the Readers’ Digest years back.

It was a story about a team of doctors performing a very delicate operation on a patient. With all their combined skills and experience as medical practitioner, they were expected to have full trust in themselves; that they could do what is required of them in situations like the one they were into.

But no, collectively they pooled their thoughts in seeking God’s intervention to guide their hands in performing the operation. After about four hours the doctors know they have God’s hands on theirs. The operation was successful and the patient survived.

Yes, in this most critical time of the people’s lives, it is always God’s intervention that is sought by our leaders, the front liners and every one of us who stands to be affected by this deadly crisis.

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COVID-19: A reminder from God?

At the front seat of a new world OUR LIVES have changed so fast. In a matter of two weeks, our economic and social life has almost come to a standstill, a situation we have never before even imagined after World War 2.

The streets are eerily empty, government offices are quiet, the malls only have a pocketful of people going about their own business, trying to finish their tasks as fast as they can to EDITORIAL return to the safety of their homes.

The novelty of this situation has left local government units and institutions scrambling for solutions and stop gap measures to mitigate the adverse impact of the COVID-19 at the local level. As the virus has affected more than 200 countries, governments across the world are under great stress on what to do to prevent the further spread of the virus. In the western world particularly, the contagion seemed to increase exponentially, still without a cure in sight.

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unfortunately, we are ill-equipped to engage in a head on battle. We have not yet mastered the weapon to combat the virus, the only thing in our arsenal is the power to keep out of sight, to be in the safety of our homes, so we won’t become carriers and infect others.

Out there are thousands of people needing to be tested but have no means to avail of this medical procedure. Even in disasters like this, it is unfortunate that those who are in power feel entitled enough to avail of testing protocols.

We still do not know what tomorrow will bring. We go to sleep tonight hoping that a breakthrough will happen on the other side of the world or that no new infections are reported.

We worry about our elderly, family, and friends who are immuno-compromised, our very young who are vulnerable and to all those who still have to go outside and work to do their duties for humankind – our health practitioners, service providers, technical crew and yes, journalists.

We are at the front seat of a changing global landscape. While we do not hear the cries and sounds of war, we are truly in the midst of one - and all of us are called to act and to do our part in stopping the enemy from wiping out our home.

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THE MORE time that we are in the confines of our home because of the government-euphemized lockdown called Enhanced Community Quarantine has given us opportunity to read messages shared to us through the social media by relatives and friends.

Of course we have to admit that like most, if not all people in the world, we too are afraid of being infected by the deadly Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) which is now declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) as already on a pandemic level. That is why we are submitting ourselves, rather grudgingly, to the mandate of the authorities stay home. And as we said, we are now having the time reading a lot of articles in magazines and books we have on file.

Added to our sources of reading materials are the various posts in social media platforms, which over the past weeks are dominated by all kinds of stories and ideas, serious, speculative, and even funny.

The other day we read a post shared to us by a high school classmate, Estrella del Mar, who lives in Cebu City.

It is an article written by Fr. Art Borja, S.J. captioned “God Must be Putting Things in Order.” It is about his thought on COVID-19, why it is happening and what he thinks people must do in the midst of the pandemic that is now turning upside down the world’s economy.

“In the midst of this crisis and chaos, I was wondering if God is actually setting things right. He is allowing all these so that the world can be shaken and sifted, then things will settle and be clearer. I wonder if He is resetting things.

“Imagine, citizens are made to see clearly how their elected officials are responding to the crisis, selflessly or compassionately. Citizens will witness the real heroes who are on the frontlines battling this ‘enemy’ to save lives.

And they will see those who are just grandstanding and doing the blame game. Citizens will see.”

“Religious activities are being adjusted, challenging everyone to be more personal and purposeful in their pursuit of God. From automatic going to church, people need to look for online mass. There will be a hunger for sacramental communion beyond spiritual communion after this. The clergy are being called to go out to the community to care for the sick and needy. They are called to private masses where there are no more audiences but God himself. The Lenten season will become more personal, interior, and spiritual, not just religious.”

“Families will be able to spend more time together from 8 pm to 5 am because of the curfew (in some places of the country). Now, it’s up to the parents if they will choose to connect online with people outside their homes or really connect with their families in front of them offline. Commuters do not need to wake up at 3 am to catch the 8 am time or stay in the office late. This means again, more time with families. Families will learn to talk to one another again.”

“Friends, God is probably asking us to stop for a while. We have scurried to and fro for a long time and we must have been missing something. God is forcing us to stop and be mindful of what He is doing.”

“So what is he doing in your life? Is he asking you to finally do something you have been delaying? Do you know your kids’ favorite stuff? Do you understand what someone is saying when he/she is mentioning CLOY?” “STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN. He is probably setting some things right in your life.” (

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Stuck on stocking up PAT I EN CE. Whe n you see everyone is suddenly on edge, especially in this sullen time of COVID-19, the sense of foreboding seems thick enough to cut with a knife, and hints like a whisper in your ears, that something (with excuses to Ray Bradbury) wicked this way comes. For the panicky others, it might as well be screaming in their ears then ricocheting inside their heads.

I remember one time in Camiguin island. We had just arrived via a small passenger ship and were preparing to disembark. As usual, most of the passengers were in a rush to get off (I don’t know why). Because of this, someone at port side fell overboard. All at once, the people on the opposite side instinctively rushed to see.

I recalled shouting “curiosity killed the cat” to friends because the sudden weight shift had suddenly caused the boat to tilt so dangerously that I could have easily jumped from the railings down to the pier with no problem at all.

Funny (and also scary) as it was at that time, the incident had become one life lesson that I would never forget: that at any given opportune moment, there will always be that one thing that will unite us all and cause us to behave like …cattle.

Now now, however sad or pathetic that may have sounded, it is an objective truth, and perhaps because of that, it is indeed, funny. Who knows, that must have also been one of the basis behind the saying “No man is an island?”

In a more positive way, in as much as I prefer alone time with my thoughts than being in a crowd, the idea of the latter, in the midst of what seems like a mindless herd, is likewise appealing. With that said however, I am not about to jump ship anytime.

And then, this imposed isolation comes along. Our social distancing strategy against the spread of this virus is actually like forced meditation in a way, but with the koan compounded by close proximity to some people, they be family, the crying kid next door, or the taho vendor screaming at the gate. In this time of COVID-19 however, it has become a case of having patience, or else, get out and consequently die.

Flashback to the year 1992. Eight of us were attending a lecture on what to expect in our Europe performance tour, with emphasis on how to survive riding in a van with each other for weeks on end. The image of clawing at each other had come to mind then and we had all laughed about it. A much-larger theater Manila-based group had likewise warned us about the said probability.

Later during the trip, with fatigue and pressure as added factors, there had indeed been some moments when it had almost come to that. The same applies now.

This time, lock three writers in one house, give them deadlines, add obnoxious neighbors, the incessant bawling of a spoiled five-year-old, and regular peddlers at the gate, and what have you got? In this time of COVID-19, it might as well be patient, or die.

So, aside from the preparations for the long haul of food, water and medicines, these may all come second only to good old patience, the most important thing to store plenty of during this Tarantino quarantine moments.

Luckily, it is not available in groceries, so that the threat of panic-buying is eliminated. However, one needs to cultivate that seed inside your head at the soonest time possible, if one were to continue enjoying our stay in the islands that corona has made us build.

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Communicating Lockdown N A AWA N , M i s a m i s O r i e n t a l healthy lifestyle and precautionary (MindaNews) – In a lockdown or in measures against viral infection. any measure on account of a national Meanwhile, while waiting for the run WILLIAM R. ADAN, PH.D. crisis, the first order of the day is to of nature, the government ought to communicate assurance. augment stock inventories for more The government should communicate to the affected medicines to address flu and pneumonia, the diseases aspeople in unequivocal and coherent manner to persuade, sociated to coronavirus infection, to respond to the needs and for them to understand the situation – the purpose, of victims. the sacrifices needed, and the benefits for one and all of With the lockdown, the people, instead of worrying the restrictions required by the circumstance. All plans with just one, are now being devoured by fear of two attendant to the exigencies need to be comprehensive and monsters: coronavirus and hunger. The fear of hunger clear, not to come to the public in trickle and piecemeal, to is scarier than the other because its adverse effects are avoid varied interpretations, confusion, and uncertainties. immediate and can drive anyone to anger and madness.

By all means, uncertainties should be eschewed because Indeed, considering the restrictions that prohibit many they scare and drive people to abnormal behaviors, like to earn a living, it becomes imperative to go into food panic buying, hoarding, food riots, and other destructive rationing. Maybe, it’s not yet late for planners to devise a mob activities. comprehensive plan for rapid acquisition and continuous In a lockdown, since there would be work stoppage augmentation of inventories and storage of food supplies and income deprivation especially among daily wage in strategic locations, and for a rational strategy on the earners, food rationing becomes a necessity. This should allocation and peaceful distribution of food packages and be incumbent in the lockdown plan to be communicated disinfectants, especially in depressed areas at the duration to the public to avert fear and insecurity. of the lockdown.

But, in the pandemic crisis at hand, it is doubtful if Aside from locking down Luzon, the entire country is there’s still any merit in continuing the Metro Manila lock- now placed in a State of Calamity. The exigencies require, down or community quarantine, much more in enhancing more and more, that government authorities communicate it with stringent restrictions and expanded coverage to what plans they have and forthcoming in manner that is include the whole of Luzon. Certainly, the authorities are coherent, unequivocal and easy to understand. Guidelines aware that there was a massive uncontrolled movement in implementing the lockdown and State of Calamity of people away from Metro Manila during the two-day should be clear, consistent and are applicable to all areas grace period prior to the implementation of the lock- covered by the declarations and should not be left to the down. Hence, the virus has already spread far and wide interpretation of local executives or to those manning before the lockdown hit the ground. The purpose of the checkpoints and other fronts. Different interpretations lockdown which is primarily to contain the spread of the and applications often lead to confusion, tension, ruckus, dreaded viral disease was already lost by said unchecked and chaos. Bellicose situations are things to avoid at this dispersal of people, thanks to the early announcement of time when we need cooperation, understanding and unity the lockdown while the guidelines to implement it were in weathering away the crisis. still being forged.

(MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews.

Maybe, it is reasonable and expedient, after what hap- William R. Adan, Ph.D., is retired professor and former pened, to just allow the virus to take its course and wait for chancellor of Mindanao State University at Naawan, its natural inactivity or death like the seasonal flu or colds. Misamis Oriental, Philippines.)

The people, however, should continue to maintain

TURNING POINT

New coronavirus can survive on some surfaces for days: study THE NOVEL coronavirus can survive That said, there is other evidence on some surfaces for days or in the air to suggest it can become an aerosol, for several hours, according to a USalbeit in rare circumstances.

ISSAM AHMED / AFP NEWS government funded study published - SARS comparison Tuesday.

A Chinese paper that was posted Scientists found that the virus that causes the COV- last week and is awaiting peer-review found an aeroID-19 disease had similar levels of viability outside the solized form of the new coronavirus was present in the body to its predecessor that caused SARS. bathrooms of patients in a Wuhan hospital, as the virus This means that other factors like greater transmis- is shed in stools. sion between people with no symptoms might be why the An aerosolized form of SARS was responsible for current pandemic is far greater than the SARS outbreak infecting hundreds of people in a Hong Kong apartment of 2002-2003. complex in 2003, when a sewage line leaked on to a ceilThe new paper was published in the New England ing fan creating a virus-laden plume.

Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and carried out by scienThe team behind the NEJM study performed similar tists from the Centers for Disease Control and Preven- tests on the SARS virus, finding the two viruses behave tion (CDC), University of California, Los Angeles and similarly.

Princeton.

But their similar viability fails to explain why the The new coronavirus was detectable for up to four novel coronavirus pandemic has infected close to 200,000 hours on copper and two to three days on plastic and stain- people and caused almost 8,000 deaths, while the SARS less steel, and for up to 24 hours on cardboard. epidemic infected about 8,000 and killed nearly 800.

The team used a nebulizer to simulate a person cough“This indicates that differences in the epidemiologic ing or sneezing, and found that the virus became an aero- characteristics of these viruses probably arise from other sol -- meaning its particles became suspended in the air factors, including high viral loads in the upper respiratory -- making it detectable for almost three hours. tract and the potential for persons infected with SARSThe study was first posted on a medical pre-print web- CoV-2 to shed and transmit the virus while asymptosite last week before it was peer-reviewed, and attracted matic,” wrote the researchers. much attention, including some criticism from scientists SARS-CoV-2 is the technical name for the new who said that it may have overstated the airborne threat. coronavirus.

The virus is predominantly transmitted by respiratory The findings affirm guidance from public health prodroplets and in this form it is viable for only a few seconds fessionals regarding social distancing, avoiding touching after a person coughs or sneezes. the face, covering your cough or sneeze and frequently Critics questioned whether a nebulizer accurately disinfecting objects using cleaning sprays or wipes. mimicked a human cough or sneeze.

FASTLANES

FRIDAY, MARCH 2020 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31,20, 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.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 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

AUCTION DATE

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

AUCTION DATE

TEL. NO.

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

AUCTION DATE

TEL. NOS.

SAN PEDRO

MARCH 16, 2020

321-2185

ILUSTRE

MARCH 02, 2020

234-4844

MARCH 13, 2020

All pawned items from SEPTEMBER 2019 – OCTOBER 2019

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MINDANAO TIMES FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020

SASHIMI Board

BARKADA Burger

PITA

A drive to Diversion Road Lifestyle & Food Market

CHIQUI Aportadera, Francois and Leah

SIGNBOARD

FIRST Filipino-Afro Resto

DRIVING through the Bypass Road towards the Diversion Road with blogger and caterer Chiqui Aportadera, we couldn’t hide our curiosity about this newly opened food bazaar we heard of only that afternoon. It was one-ofa-kind, unlike the Roxas Night Market, as there were food stalls all over what looked like a parking lot, but with a variety of eats being sold.

The smell of food cooking in the open air filled us, which made us hungry all of a sudden. As we sat at the Klub Safari Resto Inn space, we sere served with the large Barkada Burger, followed by other items sold by neighboring food booths in the park.

We met Francois and his partner Leah of Klub Safari who said they started the first Afrika-Filipino Resto in Surigao del Sur. Their cuisine is on the concept of “health is wealth – we become what we eat.” Klub Safari offers freshly-made options, simple, healthy, and delicious. No white rice and sugar, no sodas and soft drinks. Frank says “Our foods are sourced daily from fresh markets and prepared with love and care.”

LECHON Roll and rice topping

OUR host for the afternoon, Chiqui Aportadera

MINDANAO TIMES FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020

DAVAO’S most stylish and ever so busy mompreneur, Marga Montemayor-Nograles, flew into town for a day last March 4 to inaugurate her latest Havaianas Shop located at the ground floor of Abreeza Mall of Davao. The fashionista looked so cool in her Kaayo ensemble with her well-pedicured feet shod in Havaianas fit-flops. Accompanying Marga to Davao is the equally fashionable, strong, and determined businesswoman and founder of Havaianas Philippines, Anne Gonzalez.

“There was a time in my life when I just refused to buy myself a pair of Havaianas flip-flops no matter how very popular it was. I felt it was too overpriced. I was working then in Manila; and was at the beach practically every weekend,” confided Marga Montemayor-Nograles, the Creative Director of Martish Marketing Company (the exclusive sub-distributor of Havaianas in Southern and Eastern Mindanao) as she retraced her love affair with the world’s favourite flip flops brand. “It was during those trips to the beach that my friends kept nagging me to get my pair of Havaianas. They promised me that

(L-r): Michael E. Dakudao, Ruby Ochoa, Marga M. Nograles, Javi Campos, Marilyn Roque

THE new Havaianas shop @ Abreeza Mall

it was going to be worth every centavo I’d pay for and much more. So, when I saw some pairs that were on sale at discounted prices, I finally decided to get myself one.

My first Havaianas was an aqua-blue coloured pair of the loveliest flip flops ever. It was the most comfortable I had ever tried on. Naturally, I wore it everywhere I went. If I wasn’t wearing my Havaianas flip flops, I’d keep the pair in my car or in my big bag,” Marga narrated with such delight.

“When we introduced Havaianas in the Philippines about 16 years ago, what we did was elevate the use of a functional daily footwear which is already a part of Filipino culture—wearing slippers or fit-flops. Us Filipinos are colorful, vibrant, and positive which is reflective of Havaianas fit-flops. We have endured through all these years precisely because we listen to what our customers want; and we have evolved with them. We changed the designs constantly and made them more interesting; but we still retained our Havaianas DNA,” revealed Anne Gonzalez who has Ilonggo blood coursing through her veins.

In fact, she was excited to see her Ilonggo-rooted cousins, Vincent and Triccie Arcenas.

Just like Anne Gonzalez, the ever fashionable entrepreneur Marga, just like her mama dearest Baby Maceda-Montemayor, is one who has always believed in luxury in terms of feel of materials, in longevity of the product, and the classic timelessness of style.

Luxury, according to Marga, is the use of the best materials and fine craftsmanship. “It is definitely not based in branding alone. I fell in love with Havaianas and did my background research on it. I was already thinking of bringing the flip flops brand to Davao. It was in August of 2005 that my cousin cum business partner, Tisha AngDominguez, and I were awarded the exclusive sub-distributorship of the brand in South East Mindanao. I still remember our initial investment from our own personal accounts for our first order of 200 pairs. Unbelievable, but we sold all our Havaianas flip flops in less than a week in Davao,” recalled Marga.

Indeed, seven years later, Marga and Tisha graduated to selling around 10,000 pairs of Havaianas flip flops per month! To think that Havaianas are sold from 695 to 2,995 pesos a pair. Yes, the pretty duo truly worked hard in maintaining the Philippines’ position as one of the world’s top Havaianas consumers. More so since 2020 marks Havaianas 58 years of fashionable existence.

Awesome, really, for a pair of mere rubber chinelas/ismagol to accomplish such revolutionizing fashion feat. Naturally, through all the years of Havaianas existence, Havaianas has become such a fashion trendsetter that it has spawned a whole lot of wannabes and copycats in the industry. Surely, the Brazilian original is still the best. “Comfort-ability is one of the most important quality I would look for in flip flops. I should also be able to wear it anywhere and everywhere,” stressed Marga as she continued, “My choice of Havaianas for the day will depend on what I am wearing. If I choose to wear a printed dress, I’d match it with Havaianas in solid colors and vice versa.”

Marga’s outlook on life is very positive. “I believe I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be, playing the roles I’m meant to play at this precise moment in time with God’s good guidance and blessings,” she said.

Happy 15th Anniversary, Havaianas-Mindanao! More power, Martish Marketing Co.!

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Anne Gonzalez, Havaianas -Philippines founder

HAVA Havaianas fitflop cookies

MICHAEL E. Dakudao with the women of Havaianas, Anne Gonzalez and Marga M. Nograles

MARGA Montemayor-Nograles and Anne Gonzalez with Davao’s Havaianaticos

FRIDAY, MARCH31, 20,2016 2020 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST

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 JOSEPH LAT PEREZ DE TAGLE, JR., who died on December 11, 2019 at Km. 6, Diversion Road, Barangay Buhangin, Davao City, left personal properties namely: Shares of Capitol Stock of the University of Mindanao bearing No. 24285 with 16 shares; No. 8685 with 8 shares; No. 5422 with 4 shares; No. _________with 4 shares with an aggregate of 32 shares; Shares of Capital Stock together with Carolina Vda de Tagle and or Joseph Lat Perez De Tagle of the University of Mindanao Bearing No. 24280 with 3,276 shares; No. 8680 with 1,638 shares; No. 5417 with 819 shares and Bearing No. ________with 819 shares; with an aggregate of 6,552 shares; and Safety Deposit Box with China Bank with Mosler Key bearing No. 103107, has been the subject of a DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE executed by his heirs per Doc. No. 300; Page No. 25; Book No. V11; Series of 2020 of the NOTARY PUBLIC EDGAR V. CLAPANO.

(MT- March 13, 20 & 27, 2020)

NOTICE OF LOSS Notice is hereby given that Justin Morgan Einstein D. Perez de Tagle; Jenghiz Joseph D. Perez de Tagle and Arlita S. Devis Perez de Tagle, do hereby depose and state: That the name above are the legitimate, compulsory sole and surviving Heirs of the late JOSEPH LAT PEREZ DE TAGLE, JR., who died on December 11, 2019 at Davao City; That the decedent at the time of his death, left some personal properties namely: University of Mindanao Certificate of Capital Stocks No. _______with 4 shares; No. 5422 with 4 shares; No. 8685 with 8 shares; and Certificate of Capital Stocks, registered under Joseph Lat Perez De Tagle and or Carolina Vda. De Tagle, bearing No. ____equivalent to 819 shares; No. 5417 with 819 shares; No. 8680 with 1638 shares ; That the other University of Mindanao Certificates of Capital Stocks, containing 16 shares and 3276 shares was lost and efforts exerted to locate by the heirs but to no avail. As per Doc. No. 209; Page No. 25; Book No. V11; Series of 2020 of the NOTARY PUBLIC EDGAR V. CLAPANO.

(MT-March 13, 20 & 27, 2020)

FRIDAY, MARCH 2020 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31,20, 2016

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

BILLBOARD FOR LEASE Strategic Location High -Traffic Visibility 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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House ready if special session called to pass COVID-19 funds MANILA – House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday supported the call for a special session to pass measures granting a supplemental budget for the government to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Cayetano said the budget in order to provide sectors, as well as to the House of Representatives for the daily wage earners micro, small and medium is ready should President who lost their income,” enterprises (MSMEs).

Rodrigo Duterte call for an Sotto said. “ We h a v e s t a r t e d emergency session.

Sotto said the proposed discussions with our col“We are willing to P300 subsidy for every leagues in Congress and have special sessions to family each day for 30 days the Executive on how to come up with a feasible in the National Capital Re- operationalize short- and and pragmatic economic gion will amount to about medium-term economic package. We can adapt P27 billion. programs and reduce buspecial rules like online Cayetano said the leg- reaucratic procedures to voting if necessary, and islature should also pri- help those who are going practice social distancing oritize the passage of a to be adversely affected by measures to accommodate measure that will grant Covid-19,” Cayetano said. all our members, including more flexibility in the utiliCayetano said House those who are currently in zation of government funds members have expressed self-quarantine,” Cayetano in the implementation of their appreciation and supsaid. vital programs, especially port to the President’s hanCayetano made the to provide immediate sup- dling of the COVID-19 statement after Senate port to the severely affected crisis.

President Vicente Sotto III sectors, and the most vul“Rest assured that the pushed for the holding of a nerable population. members of the House of special session of Congress The House of Repre- Representatives are more to address the “looming sentatives is also propos- than willing to cooperate public order and financial ing a measure that will and further assist the Excrisis” brought about by finance a comprehensive ecutive Branch of governthe Luzon-wide enhanced economic stimulus pack- ment to help our people community quarantine. age to mitigate the effects to overcome this crisis,” “I suggest for Con- of COVID-19, specifically he said. gress to pass a food subsidy to the tourism and informal

PH suspends visa issuance in all foreign posts

MANILA – The Philippine government has suspended the issuance of visas amid the continued spread of COVID-19 worldwide, Foreign Affairs Secretary Te o d o r o L o c s i n J r . announced Thursday.

“Starting today, all our Embassies and Consulates will temporarily suspend visa issuance to all foreign nationals as well as the visa-free entry privileges of all foreign nationals,” he said in a statement.

The order also covers foreigners who have previously secured a Philippine visa.

“All previously issued Philippine visas to foreign nationals are deemed cancelled. Visas already issued to foreign spouses

and children of Filipino nationals remain valid,” he added.

In a previous tweet, Locsin said the move is “one imperative step forward” a total ban on incoming foreign visitors of all nationalities with no exceptions.

“We’ve not adopted that imperative but I can’t see how we can avoid it,”

he said.

Meanwhile, he clarified that outgoing travel, except for Filipino tourists, remains allowed.

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases had earlier lifted the 72-hour window for individuals departing overseas.

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REGIONAL... (from page 2)

CITY... (from front page)

3 PUIs... (from page 2)

vee Tyron Uy, and the RPOC XI, headed by Davao Oriental Gov. Nelson Dayanghirang, created the RTF-COVID 19 to lead the containment of the virus in the region.

The chief executives of the local governments in the region, acting in unity with the national government, pushed for the daily curfew.

“The movements of all persons outside curfew hours shall be limited to accessing basic necessities buying food or medicines, access to essential health services or taking out garbage and other essential activities (covers medical and humanitarian reasons),” the resolution said.

Exempted from curfew are employees of establishments providing basic necessities, such as activities related to health services, food and medicine production. These include those engaged in pub-

Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

with the COVID-19 positive

lic markets, supermarkets, groceries, convenience stores, hospitals, medical clinics, pharmacies, and drug stores.

Also exempted are those in food preparations and delivery services, water refilling stations, manufacturing and processing plants of basic food products and medicines, banks, money transfer services, power, energy, water and telecommunications supplies, and government accredited facilities.

Media personnel and persons transiting to and from work are also exempted, provided they should present necessary identification and certificate of employment.

Authorized government officials and personnel of law enforcement agencies are also exempted from the curfew, as well as persons officially assisting in the fight against COVID-19.

LIQUOR... (from front page) and other nature wines and the like that cause intoxication.

The EO, which implemented starting yesterday, prohibits selling or serving of intoxicating liquors from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.“As the enforcement agency, we have been instructed to carry out EO 14,” Lopez said, adding that they are always supported by the Davao City Police Office (DCPO).

The EO has suppressed City Ordinance No. 004-13, which prohibits the selling or serving of intoxicating liquors from 1 a.m to 8 a.m. Local authorities have been strictly imposing the ordinance for years.

“Amending Davao City Ordinance No. 004-13 could take some time and considering the present emergency situation, there is an urgent need to immediately address this concern and impose necessary measures to protect the Dabawenyos from COVID-19 particularly in temporarily adjusting the time of liquor ban until an amendatory ordinance is duly passed or Presidential Proclamation 922 is lifted,” the EO said.

The newly signed executive order pointed out that selling, serving, and consumption of liquors and other similar intoxicating drinks encourage close contact among people thereby defeating the objectives of community quarantine.

Mayor Duterte, under Executive Order No. 10, Series of 2020, has declared

Davao City under a community quarantine, which also mandates that people should stay in their homes and may only come out to work, buy food or medicines, go to the hospital, or take out garbage.

The EO also prohibits mass gatherings.

The VRU head stressed that everyone should follow the guidelines as the city is placed under community quarantine.

“There is an imminent danger that can happen brought about by this COVID-19,” said Lopez, a medical doctor. “[This] is why we encourage everyone to abide by whatever laws will be imposed. It’s for everyone’s safety.”

Impact on business sector Asked on what are the possible effects of the adjusted limited time of liquor ban to the restaurants and other establishments, Lopez said the sector has already been affected by the COVID-19 even prior to the adjustment of the schedule of the ban.

“Even without this (updated) liquor ban, the business sector has already been affected. I have been checking since yesterday, most (establishments) are compliant,” he said, pointing out that majority of the stores are already closing down temporarily.

“Everyone is advised to stay at home. If (you) really cannot avoid it, you might think as well take your drink within your respective homes.

Safe pa,” he added.

PHILHEALTH... (from page 2) lic to stay at home to minimize the risk of getting infected and to help with this, the insurance corporation decided to accept fewer transactions.

Its transactions are now limited to new members and they will reject those that are not urgent in nature.

Health care institutions will be in charge of the updating of membership records for cases with confinement.

Through the eClaims, the HCI will submit the properly accomplished PhilHealth Member Registration Form (PMRF) and supporting documents.

They are also reminded to maximize the use of the portal.

Transactions related to the employed sector shall only be entertained through

the PhilHealth Employer Engagement Representatives (PEERs).

PhilHealth also reminded people that they do not offer quarantine or any similar services. This is due to clients who go to their office asking to get quarantined.

The Davao City Government has set up the Covid-19 Operations Center that will provide concerned individuals appropriate guidance and help. For Globe users, they can call (0917) 508 6548 or text (0906) 367 4671. For Smart users, they can call (0919) 071 1111 or text (0939) 340 5675. For PLDT users, they can call (082) 244 0181.

People can also send an email to covidtf@davaocity.gov.ph.

She said that she can’t halt the operations of these public utility vehicles for it may affect those who need to access a ride.

She said it will also affect their income if they are mandated to hold off their operations.

“We just told them to continue driving, because public utility vehicles are of public service,” she said, adding that there are still who are going outside their homes for necessary transactions or works.

She said the assistance will help them to cope with the current situation caused by the COVID-19.

According to the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), there are 12,264 PUJ drivers and 6,985 PUJ operators in the city.

CTTMO chief Dionisio Abude said they are conducting inspection and monitoring against drivers who refused to follow the rule for social distancing Based on the memorandum from the Department of Transportation, drivers who still cramp up passengers would be facing a penalty of P5,000.

Meanwhile, Duterte mandated the public to wear masks when taking public transportation.

“Those who will be riding public utility vehicles such as buses, vans, jeepneys, and tricycles are mandated to wear masks and that social distancing is a must,” she said.

“It is mandatory to wear a mask when taking public transportation. If you are wearing cloth face masks, you should put a handkerchief inside the mask to double its cloth since the cloth alone is not enough to hold droplets when you cough,” she added.

She said that due to the shortage of mask supplies, doctors have designed a mask that will be distributed to the local government units (LGU). LGUs are also ordered to make the prescribed face masks and distribute it to those who are working and are taking public transportation.

“It’s not the same as N95 masks, but it is acceptable, following our current situation of having mask scarcity,” she said.

She also said that they are already preparing these masks for fabrication.

Duterte said the city will be producing 10,000 masks to be distributed to the commuters and drivers through the CTTMO.

Security guards and DCWD employees are also restricted from accepting payments on behalf of customers. The company also assured that enough and sufficient water supply will be provided for the city. For all water-related concerns, the people may contact DCWD’s 24/7 call center through 235-DCWD (3293), 0927-7988966, 0925-5113293 and 0908-4410653 or chat with DCWD’s offsite customer support agents through DCWD’s official Facebook page (www.facebook. com/davaowater). By Samantha T. Burgos

MILITARY... (from page 2) need to have mission orders.”

The wing commander said all passengers must also wear personal protective equipment.

According to Estrella, there are one to two military flights per week and a maximum to seven to eight flights.

Meanwhile, on March 17, the TOW EastMin conducted an Immune System Enhancement

toms of COVID-19 (cough, cold, fever, sore throat, and diarrhea).

The DOH also urged the public to take precautionary measures and social distancing to avoid the spread of the virus.

SPMC... (from page 2) COVID-19 patients.

“This will prevent the virus from contaminating all our hospitals in the city,” she said.

SPMC medical technologist chief Zenaida Banzon said in a previous report that there are two isolation rooms

intended for persons with suspected cases. In case of a surge, the ICU 1 and ICU 2 can also be converted into isolation rooms. ICU 1 can cater to eight persons, while ICU 2 can accommodate up to 16 individuals.

SKELETAL... (from page 2) 17. security personnel of the establishment within the quarantine area.

Also, Major Eudisan Gultiano, the spokesperson of Police Regional Office 11, explained what would happen during the regional lockdown.

“As a general rule, no person can enter Davao Region coming from outside the region,” Gultiano said.

“The exempted persons, as provided, can be allowed passage

from one area to another area, provided they are already within the region,” she added.

“For example, from Tagum and they want to enter Davao City, if they are part of the skeletal workforce of pharmacies they will be allowed to enter.

But if from Surigao who want to enter the Davao Region, even if they are employees here, they are not allowed to pass,” she further said. By Rhoda Grace B. Saron

PNP... (from page 2)

DLPC... (from page 2) wish to do their personal transactions, DCWD will still be open to accommodate customers in its Matina, Bajada, Toril, and NCCC Mall-VP offices and SM Lanang and Felcris Centrale collection centers.

They are also implemented temperature check, social distancing, and hand hygiene as precautionary measures.

“Customers with high temperature will be restricted entry but they may leave the details of their account and concerns at the forms provided at the entry points,” the management said.

patient.

The health department has urged the public for cooperation. The people should report to them immediately if one is manifesting any symp-

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activity on its personnel, as well as the Tactical Operation Group XI, at the open field area in Davao Air Station, Old Airport, in Sasa.

The personnel of TOW EastMin took advantage of the benefits of sunlight for about 30 mins. They turned sideways in a five-minute interval so that their bodies are fully exposed to sunlight. They also maintain

not be attacked while delivering government services.

By the President’s action, he said the message is clear: “The safety, health, and well-being of our countrymen in the face of COVID-19 pandemic is primordial.”

“I call on every soldier, airmen, sailors, marines, and reservists to continue their keen focus on their mission to protect our people from and assist medical health practitioners in the fight against this dreaded disease,” The AFP chief said.

“We have been through ceasefire declarations in the past where the NPA disregards government’s good faith,” he said.

“While I direct the troops to observe guarded optimism, your AFP will not be deterred by similar treacherous attacks by

Communist Terrorist Group,” he added. “We will be there where and when we are needed,” he further said.

President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a unilateral ceasefire with armed communist rebels as the government struggles to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country, Malacañang announced on Wednesday.

The President has directed the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP), “to cease and desist from carrying out offensive military and police operations during the ceasefire period.” By Rhoda Grace B. Saron

social distancing protocol while performing the said activity.

The activity is part of the proactive measures of TOW EastMin to fight the prevailing spread of COVID-19.

On March 15, the TOW EastMin conducted an information awareness about the safety precautions against the COVID-19. By Rhoda Grace B. Saron