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THE RIVERBANK near Bolton bridge turns to a fishing site as several residents try to catch food for the day. BING GONZALES
• Police attribute 24% decrease to community quarantine BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON
THE number of crime incidents dropped sharply in the first two weeks of the community quarantine, data from the Police Regional Office XI revealed. From March 16 to 27 cident for the same period index crimes, 80 traffic this year, the recorded total last year. incidents, and 42 violations crime incidents was 441, There were 32 crimes on special laws. which translates to a 23.7% against persons, 30 crimes In comparison last decrease from the 578 in- against property, 157 non- year, there were 75 crimes
against persons, 43 crimes against property, 25 nonindex crimes, 47 traffic incidents, and 163 violations on special laws. “There is a high decrease of 137 crime inci-
SPMC certified as autonomous subnational lab to test for virus BY SAMANTHA T. BURGOS
THE SOUTHERN Philippines Medical Center has been certified to perform autonomous confirmatory tests for patients with COVID-19. In an interview with Davao City Disaster Ra-
dio, Mayor Sara Duterte revealed that the SPMC doesn’t need to send samples to the Research Institute for Tropical Medication (RITM) for revalidation. “SPMC will not an-
ymore rely on RITM,” Duterte said. “We can conduct confirmatory testing independently and hopefully the test results will be released earlier so that we can identify who tested positive and negative.”
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It also means that people can expect the number of positive cases in the region to rise. “As the results took longer to be released before, we should expect (
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dents in the whole region,” Maj. Eudisan Gultiano, the spokesperson of Police Regional Office XI, said. The community quarantine was implemented in the region since March 16
while the lockdown was on March 19 to contain the spread of COVID-19. Local government units also enforced a curfew starting at 9 p.m. ( / CRIMES / 5)
City now has 7 facilities in case of a surge in PUIs MAYOR Sara Duterte said that two more facilities are being prepared to accommodate individuals with suspected COVID-19. However, Duterte declined to disclose the location of these facilities
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A WOMAN purchases medicines from a pharmacy along Ilustre Street, with its counter covered with clear plastic as a preventive measure against COVID-19. BING GONZALES
Reg-11 has 30 COVID-19 cases: DOH Four face case for Illegal cockfighting BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON
FOUR MATI City residents were arrested for illegal cockfighting and violating the community quarantine on Saturday afternoon. Their two cohorts, however, managed to evade the police raid. Elements of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and the Mati PNP raided Purok 7-8 in Barangay Don Martin Marundan around 3:25
p.m. on March 28. The suspects were identified as Zosimo Coming, Matranilo Novela, Jonathan Ogayre, and Reynaldo Rivera, all residents of the city. The two other suspects were identified as Louel Dultra and Bimby Legarda. Confiscated from the suspects were three live fighting cocks, two wounded fighting cocks, one dead
Four face case for Illegal cockfighting FOUR MATI City residents were arrested for illegal cockfighting and violating the community quarantine on Saturday afternoon. Their two cohorts, however, managed to evade the police raid. Elements of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and the Mati PNP raided Purok 7-8 in Barangay Don Martin Marundan around 3:25
p.m. on March 28. The suspects were identified as Zosimo Coming, Matranilo Novela, Jonathan Ogayre, and Reynaldo Rivera, all residents of the city. The two other suspects were identified as Louel Dultra and Bimby Legarda. Confiscated from the suspects were three live fighting cocks, two wound(
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fighting cock, 10 pieces gaffer knife, and P590 bet money. They face case for violation of the Presidential Decree 1602 (Illegal Gambling) in relation to Republic Act 11332 (Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act) and Proclamation No. 922 (Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency).
NPA rebel surrenders AN ALLEGED member of the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to soldiers of the 73rd Infantry Battalion in Sarangani last Friday. Meanwhile, an arms cache with 490 rounds of M14 ammunition belonging to the NPAs was discovered by the same battalion in Sitio Salyan, Barangay Sapu Masla, (
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BY SAMANTHA T. BURGOS
THE NUMBER of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the region already rose to 30. In an official announcement, the Department of Health XI revealed that four of the 30 COVID-19 patients have died from various complications. Another four have recovered and were already discharged from hospitals. As of March 28, the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) have 20 COVID-19 positive patients while two positive patients have been housed at the Davao Region Medical Center (DRMC) in Tagum City. Overall, there are 22 COVID-19 confirmed cases being treated in the hospitals’ isolation
facilities. The DOH has not released any details on the new cases but has assured that they are conducting extensive contract tracing of all individuals who might have direct contact with the patients. “DOH is coordinating with concerned agencies to expedite the contact tracing,” the announcement read. As of March 28 also, there are already 11 mortalities recorded on persons under investigation (PUI). Of these 11 deaths, four tested negative and the other four were positive for
the disease. The remaining three mortalities are still waiting for the confirmation results. Dr. Ricardo Audan, SPMC chief of clinics and health emergency, said that they have 67 PUIs confined in their isolation facilities. He also said that the tests conducted on these 22 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed and validated by SPMC alone, without sending samples to the Research Institute for Tropical Medication (RITM). The SPMC has now the capacity to do the autonomous testing without RITM revalidating these samples.
Draconian measures vs COVID-19 in Lanao Sur C A G AYA N D E O R O (MindaNews) — With four COVID-19 positive cases and hundreds more persons under monitoring (PUM), the Lanao del Sur provincial government has imposed quarantine measures more draconian than in the days when fighting raged to regain control of Marawi City from Daeshinspired Maute gunmen
three years ago. Col. Jose Maria Cuerpo, chief of Army 103rd Infantry Brigade said checkpoints manned by health workers, the police and soldiers stop vehicles at the provincial boundaries to check on the residents. “Non-residents are advised to turn away. The measure covers NGOs and aid agencies unless they
have informed us,” Cuerpo said. The Army also advised NGOs and aid agencies that they cannot go inside the province to monitor their projects. According to the March 27 report of the Ministry of Health of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, the (
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Mayor, 2 others face raps over Covid-19 fake news
MANILA – A town mayor in Cavite and two others are facing charges for allegedly spreading false information about the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Saturday. In a press statement, Regional Anti-Cybercrime PNP spokesperson Brig. Unit (RACU) Region 4-A Gen. Banac said the PNP (Calabarzon) sued Nov-
eleta Mayor Dino Reyes Chua for violation of Section 6f of Republic Act (RA) 11469 (Bayanihan to Heal As One Act), Article 154 of RA 10175 (AntiCybercrime Law), Section
9b of RA 11332 (Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act), Presidential Proclamations 922 and 929 and (
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MATI CITY 4,000 4 arrested for violating Pinoys to arrive quarantine law, cockfight in PH MANILA – Over 4,000 Filipinos are set to arrive home in the next three weeks as cruise lines bear the brunt coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) crisis. "4000+ repatriated Filipino crew to arrive in the next three weeks. 530 from Costa (Favolosa) and Costa Magica arrive tomorrow," Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. said Saturday in a tweet. He, however, noted concerns on the scheduled ( / 4,000 / 15)
FOUR Mati City residents were arrested while two more remain at large for violation of the Presidential Decree 1602 (Illegal Gambling) in relation to Republic Act 11332 (Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act) and Proclamation No. 922 (Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency). The arrested suspects were identified as Zosimo Coming, Matranilo Novela, Jonathan Ogayre, and Reynaldo Rivera. All are residents of the City of Mati, Davao Oriental.
PNP: No jail just document quarantine violations
MANILA – Violators of the curfew in line with the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon will not be detained, a ranking police official said on Saturday. Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, Philippine National Police (PNP) Deputy for 3 packs of needle, differ- Operations, said the Deent threads with needle, 3 partment of the Interior and empty gaffer knife holster, Local Government (DILG) 2 small bottles of Reload ordered them to only list of violators and their (8x5.5in).pdf 1 1/29/2020 3:06:14names plus oralAdsolution, and 3 PM infraction. scissors. (CIO MATI)
Elements of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group along with the Mati PNP raided Purok 7-8 in Brgy. Don Martin Marundan around 3:25 pm Saturday, March 28. The suspects and two more identified as Louel Dultra and Bimby Legarda, who are now at large, were conducting a cockfight inside the said property when the authorities arrived. Confiscated from the suspects were 3 live fighting cocks, 2 wounded fighting cocks, 1 dead fighting cock, 10 pieces gaffer knife (bulang),P590 bet money,
"Hindi ikukulong, Ifile na lang namin after ng crisis na ito saka na lang nila pagbayaran yun [They will not be jailed, we will just file, they will be sanctioned after this crisis]," Eleazar said in a Laging Handa press briefing over state-run PTV. After the documentation, the violators will be sent home, Eleazar said. Eleazar said PNP chief (
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Lenders requested: Extend payment of loans for 1 year BY NICOLE BURLAS
ALL government and private financial entities have been requested to extend the payment of loans for one year and for all utility providers in Davao Region to extend the due dates of bills for three months. Through the Resolu- in Davao Region with loans year. tion no. 06 series of 2020, falling due not earlier than “Any reprieve from the Regional Task Force 11 March 2020. payments will help many on COVID-19 requested It also urged all utility businesses that have to deal these institutions to extend providers in Davao Region with uncertainties brought their due dates to provide are also requested to extend by COVID-19,” DCCCII relief to businesses and the due dates of bills falling President John Carlo Tria families by the pandemic. due in March 2020 for three said. “Many businesses will It said in the resolution months. be planning their expenses that measures have been Previously, the Davao as well to manage costs.” applied in response to the City Chamber of Commerce The Securities and pandemic and “these neces- and Industry, Inc. (DCC- Exchange Commission sary measures being imple- CII) urged banks to allow also urged all lending and mented in Davao Region delayed business loans. financing companies to exhave caused disruptions in In a statement, DC- tend debt relief to borrowjobs, businesses, transpor- CCII called on banks to ers to help them cope with tation, school, and leisure allow borrowers to not pay the impact of COVID-19 activities.” their loans for at least two previously. To cushion its impact, months as they, among At present, a number of all government and pri- them hotels and other tour- financing and lending comvate financial entities are ism-related establishments, panies have responded to requested to extend the have incurred losses due to the plea of SEC and adoptpayment of loans for one COVID-19 and the series ed debt relief measures to year for all of their clients of earthquakes from last help their borrowers. One of those is the Philippine Finance Association which informed the Commission that at least 18 of its members have allowed the extension of payment deadlines, without WHILE banks remain WebsiteSignUpBDOOnpenalties and fees, for boropen to service the bank- line) official Facebook rowers. ing needs of clients amidst Page (bit.ly/Facebookthe enhanced community SignUpBDOOnline) and quarantine prevailing in BDO Youtube channel Luzon, BDO Unibank (bit.ly/YoutubeSignUpBencourages the height- DOOnline). ened use of online bankWith BDO Online ing service to protect the Banking, customers can public from the spread of perform transactions such the COVID-19 pandemic. as send money, pay bills, “We urge our online reload and more. To find SELLING of personal probanking users to share out more about essential tective equipment (PPE) and teach their family and banking services withsuch as alcohol and face friends how to sign up and out stepping foot outside masks through online use BDO Online Banking your house, check bit.ly/ stores are not allowed and so they can bank safely BDOOnlineBankingFeapeople are urged to report from home,” the bank said tures. the violators, the Departin a statement. Apart from online ment of Trade and Industry BDO has provided banking, BDO’s network (DTI) executive said. steps to guide its custom- o f AT M s a n d C a s h In a virtual presser last ers on how to sign-up for A c c e p t M a c h i n e s i s online banking. These are always available for cash week, DTI Regional Direcfound on its official web- withdrawal, bills payment tor Maria Belenda Ambi site bdo.com.ph (bit.ly/ and deposit. bared that PPEs sold online
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THE BANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has stepped up efforts to provide service and relief to Filipinos to ease difficulties brought by the COVID-19 situation, while at the same time ensuring the safety of clients and its employees. “As a bank, we have
to help ensure that the financial system continues to operate efficiently, no matter how trying the circumstances. We have to do our part to minimize the chances that a health crisis becomes an economic crisis. And we have to do this in a way (
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are not allowed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unless authorized since they were not able to get the necessary qualifications stated by the FDA. “They are not supposed to sell online kay dili man gud ta maka-assure kung they have qualified sa FDA requirement in terms of quality unya kadtong gipanggamit nga materi-
als for the preparation of alcohol, sanitizer, etc. kay naay standards sa FDA,” she said. As per the FDA Advisory No. 2020-421, although the agency commends the initiative to provide convenience by selling online amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it also warns the public of unregistered (
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Extension of validity of permits, licenses proposed MANILA — The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has encouraged government agencies to extend the validity of permits, licenses, certifications, and (
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Additional monetary easing eyed MANILA – ANZ Research forecasts more policy easing from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to help address the economic impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). This, as the economic and financial markets research arm of Melbourneheadquartered Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) sees
a big drop in the Philippine economic growth this year to only 1.2 percent because of the impact of the global pandemic. This growth projection is way lower than the 5.9-percent output of the domestic economy last year and the government’s 6.5-7.5 percent target for this year. With the need to fi-
nance programs to address the economic impact of Covid-19 on the domestic economy, the central bank’s policy-making Monetary Board (MB) has so far cut by 75 basis points the BSP’s key policy rates, allowed the purchase of as much as PHP300 billion worth of government securities with a maximum repayment period of
six months, cut universal and commercial bank’s (U/ KBs’) reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 200 basis points effective March 20, 2020 to boost domestic liquidity by around PHP180 billion, and advanced the remittance of PHP20 billion worth of dividends to the national government for this year. ( / ADDITIONAL / 14)
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these numbers of positive patients to increase. And there are also possibilities that some positive patients are roaming around the city already,” she said. The SPMC has been identified by the city as the only hospital to treat COVID-19 patients and persons under investigation (PUI) with severe and critical condition. Dr. Ricardo Audan, SPMC chief of clinics and health emergency, told TIMES in a phone interview that the current number of patients who tested positive for COVID-19 have been the result of the confirmatory testing conducted by SPMC. He said that these new confirmed cases are now at the isolation facilities of the
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region’s government-run hospital. He also bared that the first batch of 100 testing kits has all been used already. The SPMC is now using the recently arrived second batch of reagents to test the PUIs in the hospital. For now, there are 67 PUIs confined in their isolation facilities who are still waiting for their test results. The SPMC has an existing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machine that detects COVID-19 and other infectious diseases, which can process 30 specimens per batch. According to SPMC chief Leopoldo Vega in a previous report, this can take about eight hours for a batch of 30 patients.
reached out to certain people so that we can utilize more facilities to cater to PUI patients with mild symptoms,” she said. Meanwhile, the Alternative Learning System (ALS) center will be utilized as the hub for COVID-19 positive patients who only have mild symptoms. “Those, for example, have coughs, or colds and not critical positive patients, will be housed at ALS,” she said, adding that this will also decongest the Southern Philippines Medical Center, which will only treat severe to critical cases. The three PUI centers that are now ready to accommodate patients are the rehabilitation center in Malagos with a maximum capacity of 28 patients, La
Vida Inn in Ma-a with 26 available rooms, and the ALS center for COVID-19 positive patients with mild symptoms. Duterte said that Queensland and the Bureau of Fire Protection are now undergoing construction and repair to be fully functional. However, she admitted that the city lacks health workers to attend to the patients in these centers. “We have called reserved health workers, but we do not impose on them. We understand that this is scary, others have anxiety, others are panicking. Those who want to volunteer only are welcome to serve. But we do with what we have right now,” she said. By Samantha T. Burgos
Covid-19-positive patient who died at the Cavite Medical Center early this month. The same account also allegedly posted 10 photos of patients under investigation (PUIs) of Cavite City. “The account also accused the local government of Cavite City of not being transparent to the public in sharing the information. But the local government
debunked the claims of the account and proved that the information is false based on the fact-checking of the Rural Health Unit of Cavite City,” Banac said. Upon verification, Banac said the Covid-19 patient turned out to be a patient from Makati City. Further verification, Banac said, also disclosed that the “troll account” Maggie Bernal was origi-
nally named Angela Mae de Guzman and was created by Chua in 2010. The photo posted on the alleged fake account was published on an online news website. Aside from Chua, also charged were Mario Batuigas, owner of the Latigo News TV; and Amor Virata, a video blogger, and reporter. Under Article 154 of the
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Section 25b of RA 10173 (Data Privacy Act). Citing reports of the RACU-4A, the charges against Chua stemmed from a complaint of the city government of Cavite, accusing him of spreading fake information on the alleged first Covid-19 case in the city. Using a Facebook account under the name Maggie Bernal, Chua allegedly shared false reports about a
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Index crimes, as defined by the Philippine National Police, include murder, homicide, physical injury, and rape, as well as crimes against property, such as robbery, theft, carnapping/carjacking and cattle rustling. Non-index crimes, on the other hand, involve special laws and local ordinances. Also, based on the record of the PRO XI, Davao City registered 17 index crimes from March 16 to 27, 2020 against the 49 for the same period last year. Of the total, 10 were crimes against persons and seven against properties. For non-index crimes, Davao City tallied 27 and 63 each for traffic violations and special laws. Davao City has been placed under community quarantine effective March
15, 2020, amid threats posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Mayor Sara Duterte issued Executive Order 10 stating there is “a need immediately to be aggressive and proactive on the impending spread of COVID-19,” noting that “there are limited testing kits and results take too long to become available.” The mayor described “community quarantine” as “a step away from lockdown.” Then on March 19, the regional wide lockdown took effect, closing all the borders and entry going to the region. Since the implementation of community quarantine, it was observed that less people are going out from their houses, except for necessities and emergencies.
Revised Penal Code, a person who causes the publication of any false news which may endanger the public order, or cause damage to the interest or credit of the state may be punished. Violators face imprisonment of one to six months and a fine ranging from PHP40,000 to PHP200,000. They could also be punished under the
Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. They can also be held liable for violating Presidential Decree No. 90, which declares Unlawful Rumor-Mongering and Spreading False Information, which may cause or tend to cause panic, divisive effects among the people, and undermine the stability of the government. (PNA)
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This telco could be ‘nagmata lang ug buntag’
Opportunists IN CRISES like this pandemic, what usually comes out is the kindness of those who want to help even when they do it on their own volition and without any fanfare or expectation of returns. For example, EDITORIAL stories come out about individuals who, even when they themselves are facing dire situations, lend a hand to those are facing the biggest challenges. These people are even several steps ahead of the call of government to extend assistance especially to the frontliners. However, on the flipside, the ugliest face of disasters, like this coronavirus disease, is the usual emergence of exploiters, unscrupulous individuals whose only concern is to pad wads of money into their pockets. Countless reports have come out about those who went into hoarding essential goods and tried to sell these items at prohibitive prices to those who need them the most,
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unmindful that by doing so, they expose not just the others to the danger of the virus, but also themselves as the spread of the disease becomes faster. Not only that. Even the Securities and Exchange Commission reported about individuals and groups trying to lure the public to invest in ridiculous schemes as they thought the unwitting are in a very susceptible environment. It is time for the government to throw the book at these opportunists not for the lesson, but also for the public to get educated and warned. These bad people must be made to pay a huge price for their mistakes.
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“NAGMATA lang ug buntag.” This is a curt saying in the Cebuano vernacular which means a person is so unknowing that he or she is being taken advantage of by another. We believe this very well applies to a large telecommunication company that has implemented expansion of its service coverage even to some of Davao City’s remote barangays in the third and second districts. Yes, this telecommunication firm, after some three years, has finally completed its line extension in certain areas previously not reached by its services. But even as the stringing of fiber optic lines was reported finished after this was re-done allegedly because of a defect in the implementation, the lines has remained not activated until today.. Based on earlier claims by the contractor of the project, a company with its Davao headquarters somewhere in Bangkal, sometime after the first quarter of last year what was left prior to line activation was the installation of the digital box on either the telco’s poles or on the shared posts with Davao Light. A month after, residents told us that the digi-boxes were already in place. When we passed by the barangays concerned we indeed were able to validate the claims. But after two more quarters ending December 31, 2019, and into the first quarter of the current year, the long-awaited activation has still to come. We do not know if the non-activation was solely a decision of the telecommunications firm, or it was influenced by some advisers including the supposed experts in the company or from their contractors. We are saying this because between the time the project was completed including the installation of the digi-boxes until today, some enterprising IT technicians possibly in cahoots with certain personnel of the telecommunications firm or its contractor, are creating their own mini telco and collecting huge sum of money. This surreptitious shadowy telco group is busy providing wide fidelity (wi-fi) connection in houses who can afford their cost. Of course the technician cum telco firm, supplies his own gadgets including antenna. As of last week, we were told by some of those who have availed of the technician’s services, the installation cost was pegged at P5,500 with a monthly due of P1,500. Our informant further disclosed that after the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine in the whole of Davao City that forced people to stay inside their houses, the technician’s mini telecommunication firm has jacked up its installation cost to P9,000 with the same monthly dues. We asked one client of the technician to whom they are paying the monthly due, he said the technician has his own collector. We can only imagine how much this enterprising technician and his probable cohorts inside the telecommunications company or in the firm of its contractors, is earning from the digital boxes and antennas alone. We are certain between March of last year and up to last week, the technician’s and his group’s pseudo firm could have already installed not less than two hundred households. Multiply it by P5,500 and that would be a whooping cash in their pockets. And as for the monthly dues the group is collecting from their customers, it is actually a windfall of P300 thousand pesos every month. Meanwhile, the legitimate telco is still hibernating and in the process allowing the technician and his group to make more money. Of course it is a different story if there are certain officials of the telecommunication firm concerned, or that of its contractor who share from the proceeds of the technician’s illegitimate but high rewarding business. In other words, it’s possible that the company is “nagmata lang ug buntag,” or just pretending to be unaware so the flow of their share from the proceeds of the illegal tapping of signal will continue. Indeed in times of emergency there will always be people who make money at the expense of others.
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Killing Corona DAVAO CITY (MindaNews) – COVID-19 WILLIAM R. ADAN, PH.D. dies if deprived of new hosts. So staying home is a great measure to kill the virus. That is certain. But how many can do that, to stay at home? How many can have sufficient provisions to last till government-imposed community quarantine is lifted? Only a privileged few. Most can only secure food for a day or two. If they are not reached by food dole outs, they would definitely get out of their homes to find means as not to starve their loved ones. Out of necessity, many will break quarantine protocols. Food deprivation is a more sordid, pressing scare than the invisible virus. Hunger stares you in the eyes. You can’t stay put when the little ones start crying because they are hungry. You need to do something. That is why to flatten the curve -- to contain and curtail the pandemic, great effort should be addressed against hunger. The people must be assured that the government will take care of them. This assurance needs to be communicated effectively in words and in deeds. Mobile public address system should be installed in each barangay to constantly remind everyone on the observance of the quarantine and to assure availability and the schedule and protocols in the distribution of food packages. Of course, barangay food brigades must have already been organized to carry out a smooth and peaceful distribution of food to every household. Foremost, the government must have secured the food supply chain – production, delivery, storage and packaging. Farmers, fishers and other food producers are assured help and support in the unhampered exercise of their toils. Since classes are suspended, students may be tapped as volunteers by the government to assist delivery of this great enterprise. It is a community effort. We all play a great role in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. We have to stay home. (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. William R. Adan, Ph.D., is retired professor and former chancellor of Mindanao State University at Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines)
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US and the pandemic THE UNITED States now has more but demonstrates the extent to which COVID-19 infections than any other rapid, decisive and collective action country, and a record number of newly now could save millions of lives," the unemployed people, as the coronavirus researchers said. BY SHAUN TANDON WITH crisis deepens around the world. As fears mount over a global recesANUJ CHOPRA IN RIYADH Hours after his nation reached the sion that could even dwarf the Great grim milestone, President Donald Trump Depression of the 1930s, leaders from spoke by phone to China's Xi Jinping, after weeks of bick- the Group of 20 major economies held crisis talks by ering and finger pointing over a disease researchers say video link on Thursday. They pledged a "united front" to fight the outbreak could kill at least 1.8 million people by the end of the year. "Just finished a very good conversation with President -- along with an enormous financial rescue package. "The virus respects no borders," the leaders said in Xi of China," Trump tweeted. "China has been through much & has developed a a statement. "We are injecting over $5 trillion into the global strong understanding of the Virus. We are working closely economy, as part of targeted fiscal policy, economic together. Much respect!" The warm words -- which were not quite echoed in the measures, and guarantee schemes to counteract the social, Chinese state media readout of the call -- came after a few economic and financial impacts of the pandemic." They also pledged "robust" support for developing weeks in which the White House had repeatedly referred nations, where experts fear the coronavirus could wreak to "the Chinese coronavirus", angering Beijing. China, which appears to have got on top of its own havoc. - Painful choices outbreak, readied to bar entry to foreigners as it frets over Medical systems in even the most developed nations a surge in imported cases, illustrating the difficulty of are straining under the weight of new patients. containing a virus in an interconnected world. In New York, where tens of thousands are ill, GoverWuhan, the city where the illness first emerged late last year, was -- from midnight -- to ease severe movement nor Andrew Cuomo warned there were simply not enough hospital beds. restrictions in place for two months. "Almost any scenario that is realistic will overwhelm That initial lockdown has now been aped around the the capacity of the current healthcare system," he said. world, with three billion people told to stay indoors. For those fighting on the frontlines, the pressure was Healthcare systems in even the most developed nations are being stretched to breaking point with dire warnings showing. "To watch somebody in their thirties die, it's hard," they could soon be overwhelmed. More than 530,000 people globally have been sickened said one respiratory therapist in the city who requested anonymity. "You can't have visitors. They're in the room by the disease. A tally by Johns Hopkins University showed that by by themselves on a ventilator. It's very depressing." In Europe, medics were already having to make around 0900 GMT Friday, there were almost 86,000 known infections in the US. That figure is higher than both China choices. "If I've got five patients and only one bed, I have to and hard-hit Italy, which accounts for a third of the 24,000 choose who gets it," Sara Chinchilla, a pediatrician at a deaths worldwide. hospital near Madrid, told AFP. - Grim predictions "People are dying who could be saved but there's no Even with lockdowns implemented around the world, researchers at Imperial College London said Thursday the space in intensive care." - Economic devastation global death toll could be staggering. The pandemic has already become catastrophic for Their model shows 1.86 million people could die, with the global economy. nearly 470 million infected this year. In the United States, the world's largest economy, the Failure to act swiftly in imposing lockdowns and strict social distancing could make those numbers far higher, Labor Department reported that 3.3 million people applied for unemployment benefits last week -- by far the highest they warned. "Our analysis highlights the challenging decisions number ever recorded. faced by all governments in the coming weeks and months, ( / ANALYSIS / 15)
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Unprecedented collapse BUSINESSES in the eurozone suffered "an unprecedented collapse" in March because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to a closely watched indicator released Tuesday by IHS Markit. Provisional data showed the slump in activity in the 19-nation zone in March "far exceeding that seen even at the height of the global financial crisis," with the company's PMI survey diving to 31.4. A reading below 50 points indicates a contraction. In February, the index had stood at 51.6. The latest reading for March is the lowest since IHS Markit started its PMI survey in 1998. The indicator reflected a near-shutdown of eurozone economies as COVID-19 sweeps across Europe. Major economies Italy, France, Germany and Spain are all deeply affected and have implemented severe social and business restrictions to try to slow the virus's spread, by keeping potential carriers at home. The eurozone's economic struggle was worsened by some EU member states closing off their borders to neighbours, limiting the flow of goods and people within the single market. - Pessimism over year ahead EU countries are starting to deploy massive state spending and loan guarantees to prop up businesses and employment, with the EU dropping its strict rules on budget deficits. The IHS Markit survey showed the services sector was pummelled the worst, sliding to well below where it was at during the 2009 global financial crisis. Manufacturing was also hit, supply chains were be-
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ing badly degraded, and there was "a record fall in export business as cross-border trade flows seized up". Employees are being let go at the fastest rate since June 2009. "Expectations of future output also deteriorated markedly to reach an all-time low, with record degrees of pessimism about the year ahead seen in both manufacturing and services," IHS Markit said. "Clearly there's scope for the downturn to intensify further as even more draconian policies to deal with the virus are potentially implemented in coming months," chief economist Chris Williamson said. Economic analysis firm Capital Economics said the PMI collapse was "so sharp that at any other time it would look like a spreadsheet error". It agreed that "April's data could be even worse" and pointed to the eurozone's 2020 first-quarter GDP plunging by at least three percent compared with the last three months of 2019. "That would be similar to the sharpest quarterly fall in GDP during the global financial crisis," it said. The startlingly bad PMI indicator heaped more pressure on eurozone finance ministers who were to meet via videolink later Tuesday to consider coordinated ways to
blunt economic fall-out from the pandemic. - 'Ground to a halt' Analysts at bank ING said the IHS Markit survey "paints a picture of an economy that has ground to a halt". But while it demonstrated the wide and sudden impact of the coronavirus, it "doesn’t tell us much about the depth of the decline". ING added: "It's still anyone’s guess how deep this actually is. "The question is how much policy makers can soften the blow. Perhaps most relevant is how much unemployment and bankruptcies can be avoided to determine the possible steepness of a recovery."
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World Vision Shares Ways to Help Children in Dealing with Stress during the COVID-19 Outbreak CHILDREN around the world become vulnerable to risks posed by the current COVID-19 outbreak. Besides possibly contracting the virus, children may likely be affected by other harmful factors such as disrupted education, loss of income for parents due to the enhanced community quarantine, and other negative triggers to their emotional, social, and physical well-being which can result to a great amount of stress for young people especially the school-aged kids.
“Children are not exempted from the effects of this pandemic especially those who are directly affected and currently living in the most vulnerable and poor conditions,” says Rommel V. Fuerte, National Director of World Vision Philippines, a child-focused NGO. “As long as there is an avenue for us to help these children, we will not stop in ensuring that they are safe and healthy,” added Fuerte. Although there have been low cases of COVID-19 among children based on the latest reports, we
could not be complacent as children still become extremely vulnerable to the cascading impacts of this emergency. In light of the glaring need to safeguard children from the lingering threat of COVID-19, World Vision suggests eleven (11) ways to help children cope with stress. Help children find positive ways to express disturbing feelings. Encourage a caring environment around them. Make opportunities for children to play and relax. Keep them close to their parents and family. Ensure regular and frequent contact (via phone and video calls) and reassurance. Keep regular routines and schedules or help them create new ones. Educate them about the situation and give clear childfriendly information. Demonstrate to children how they can keep themselves safe. Social distancing and sanitation practices like proper handwashing protect them from not only COVID-19, but also numerous diseases. Avoid spreading rumors and fake news. Support activities for children during home isolation/ quarantine. Manage your own emotions well and stay calm. Meanwhile, World Vision calls the public, to pitch their part cooperating with the preventive measures and guidelines enforced by the Philippine government and supporting the collective health emergency efforts against COVID-19. With the growing number of cases nationwide, the number of health facilities and health workers in the country may not adequately accommodate the overwhelming number of patients admitted, thus the need for augmentation of facilities and proper protection equipment among the medical front liners, especially in the public hospitals. To help address this challenge, World Vision commits to support at least 100 health facilities with basic health facility disinfectant kits and provide medical front liners, including barangay health emergency response teams with personal protective equipment. World Vision also looks into providing families with sanitation kits that include bath soaps, alcohol, face masks, toothpaste, and toothbrushes. To know more on how to support frontliners, and the families not fully capable of protecting themselves from the COVID-19 outbreak, visit World Vision’s donation page at https://wvph.co/covid19. World Vision also calls on everyone to pray. Together, we can pray for wisdom, peace of mind, resilience and hope as we face this outbreak as one nation, one humanity.
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THE THREAT of H5N6, the highly pathogenic avian influenza or bird flu has forced the Philippine Eagle Center in Malagos, Davao City, to shut down its doors to the public since March 18. The bird flu reemerged in the country after more than two years when a similar strain affected the poultry industry. It also drove the breeding and rehabilitation center of the eagles to fend off visitors for a time. "The threat is still there especially since actions related to the recent outbreak in Luzon have appeared to be insufficient and unclear," said Philippine Eagle Foundation, Inc executive director Dennis Joseph I. Salvador. The center will remain off-limits to the public, according to Salvador, until they have a clear statement from the Department of Agriculture that the outbreak has been contained. The bird flu is said to be zoonotic, which means it can jump and be transmitted to humans. "I believe the stats say that there is 60% mortality in infected humans," he said. Aside from disallowing guests, the center attempted to undertake better biosafety measures. However, this was stalled due to restrictions associated with the current quarantine implemented by the government due to Covid-19. "We are also asking the city government to help install appropriate land use policies to restrict farming practices around the facility including ban on use of toxic pesticides, poultry and game fowls, etc.," Salvador said. When birds and fowl get infected with the flu, symptoms may be difficult to detect but Salvador said that having "ruffled feathers, low energy and egg production especially in poultry" are possible warnings. However, sudden death can also happen without any signs. There is still no cure yet for the avian influenza. To prevent further contamination, the Department of Agriculture has to exterminate birds and fowls within one kilometer radius of an outbreak. "This combo of diseases surfacing in our midst not only threatens our national bird directly but our own people as well," added Salvador. The center's income from visitor's fees help sustain conservation activities of the foundation, including field research and community conservation. The closure, both due to bird flu and Covid-19, is adversely affecting their ability to sustain their mission. "We have raised this concern and risk to our leaders in the past. Perhaps, now we can put our heads and resources together to invest and develop biosecurity plans, build appropriate infrastructure and seriously enforce measures to address present outbreaks and other emerging diseases," said Salvador. The center currently houses 31 Philippine Eagles. There are only 400 pairs known to exist in the wild.
As humans combat Covid-19, our eagles are threatened by the avian flu
PHILIPPINE Eagle Foundation executive director Dennis Joseph Salvador
THE center, home to 31 Philippine Eagles, is currently off limits to visitors
MONDAY, MARCH 2020 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31,30, 2016
DAVAO GEVIN PAWNSHOP, INC. 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
Anino Bldg., Prk 28 Villafuerte Street, Calinan, Davao City
Tel. No. 295-0751
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
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
9GEMS Pawnshop Inc. Egger Bldg., Matina Crossing Davao City Tel. No. (082) 285-7069
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE 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 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
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. 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 Rosegold Pawnshop Lapu-lapu Street, Agdao Davao City Tel. No. (082) 225-3637
Rosegold Pawnshop Ilustre St., Davao City (Fronting Limso Hospital) Tel. No. (082) 222-2104
Rosegold Pawnshop Ilustre Street, Davao City (Beside NCCC Hardwaremaxx) Tel. No. (082) 295-6199
Rosegold Pawnshop KM6 Crossing Buhangin, Div. Road, Davao City Tel. No. (082) 241-2355
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All Jewelry and other articles pawned at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main, Rosegold Pawnshop Ilustre, Rosegold Pawnshop Bolton, Rosegold Pawnshop, Agdao and Rosegold Pawnshop Buhangin from SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 to OCTOBER 15, 2019. If not redeemed or renewed on or before MARCH 13, 2020 will be sold to the Public Auction on MARCH 16, 2020 at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
GOLDSTANDARD PAWNSHOP
San Pedro street, Davao City (Fronting Queen Bank) Tel. No. (082) 222-1561 ; (082) 321-0128 Accepts: Jewelry, Appliances, Watches, Cellphones and any valuable items Highest Appraisal and Low Interest Rates at 3% Wholesaler and Retailers on all Kinds of Jewelry
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
All jewelry and other articles pawned at Goldstandard Pawnshop San Pedro, Goldstandard Pawnshop Ilustre from SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 to OCTOBER 15, 2019 if not redeemed or renewed on MARCH 13, 2020 will be sold to the Public Auction on MARCH 16, 2020 at our Pawnshop premises from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 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.
DAVAO GOLDWIN PAWNSHOP, INC 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
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE 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
MONDAY, MARCH31, 30,2016 2020 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST
MONDAY, MARCH 2020 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31,30, 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
FOR RENT OFFICE SPACES Along University Ave., Juna Subd Matina, Davao City Call
(0932) 372 7799
Digos Magsaysay March 6, 2020 At 9:30am
Venue and Date
Tagum Pioneer – GRAND AUCTION March 6-7, 2020 At 9:30am Santo Tomas March 11, 2020 At 9:30am Nabunturan March 14, 2020 At 9:30am Ilustre – GRAND AUCTION March 19-21, 2020 At 9:30am Mati Burgos March 21, 2020 At 9:30am Kidapawan March 25,2020 At 9:30am Panabo – GRAND AUCTION March 30-31
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Lanao del Sur under quarantine COTABATO CITY (MindaNews) – If you can’t go to the store, the store will go to you. To ensure residents stay to cover as many families in kilos of poultry, two kilos home as mandated under the the municipalities who wish of fish, two packs of bread, enhanced community quar- to avail of the products. All two packs of biscuits, 11 antine (ECQ), the provincial goods are sold at suggested pieces of canned goods, 10 government of Lanao del Sur retail prices. pieces of vitamins and over launched its Rolling Stores Seven mobile stores the counter medicines, two project to bring the goods were initially dispatched gallons of water, one tank to them. to the towns of Marantao, of LPG, one pack of sanitary The province has been Taraka and Bacolod Kalawi napkin, two pieces of infant/ under ECQ since March 19. on Monday, Lumba Bayabao children’s milk, one pack The project is in coop- and Binidayan on Wednesay diaper, three rolls of tissue eration with the line agen- and Piagapo on Thursday. paper, one bottle of alcohol if cies of the Bangsamoro AuThe mobile stores are available, two packs of bath tonomous Region in Muslim supposed to go to the dif- soap, five packs of detergent Mindanao (BARRM), some ferent towns of Lanao del soap, two bottles of Zonrox. Meranaw businessmen and Sur every day. But problems After the transaction, the Bangon Marawi Cham- were encountered last week the customers have to reber of Commerce headed by due to the travel ban imposed turn to their houses imits President Elian Macala. by Iligan. mediately. “Hindi pa kami nakaLocal government units Strict physical distancrecover ang Maranaos sa are assisting the project by ing is being observed during Marawi Siege, at nandito na helping in the pre-orders the selling with the help of naman ang COVID-19” (We as there are specific needs the local government units, have not recovered, the Mer- that were not carried by the the police and the military. anaws have not recovered rolling stores such as animal “We learned a lot from from the Marawi Siege and feeds. the Marawi Siege. During here is COVID-19 but we are Other problems encoun- crisis, government must be willing – businessmen small tered is the inability of resi- proactive in lowering the and big, to partner with the dents to withdraw money be- insecurities of our people so local government units to cause of the lockdown. Good that they may concentrate deliver the services to the sold by the rolling stores are in fighting the real enemy people in the municipali- to be paid in cash. — this time, its COVID19,” ties,” Macala said. The maximum goods said Zia Alonto Adiong , The rolling stores sell allowed for each customer Member of the Bangsambasic necessities such as rice, are a sack of rice, a tray of oro Parliament and deseggs, vegetables and spices, eggs, a kilo of vegetables and ignated Spokesperson of dried fish, cooking oil, chick- spices, two kilos of sugar, the Provincial Disaster and en, bread, over-the counter one kilo of salt, two kilos Risk Reduction Managemedicines, LPG, purified or liters of oil, one kilo of ment Committee of Lanao water, diapers, toiletries dried fish, a dozen of coffee del Sur. (Ross Alonto for although with limits so as sachets, a piece of milk, two MindaNews
Covid-19 death toll climbs to 71, cases now 1,418 MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday reported 343 additional cases positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,418. In its 4 p.m. case bulletin, the DOH also reported seven new recoveries, bringing the total number of recovered cases in the country to 42. These are patients 204, 358, 135, 122, 114, 109 and 88. Patient 204 is a 32-yearold Filipino female from Makati City with no travel history but with exposure to a known Covid-19 case. She experienced symptoms on March 8 and was confirmed positive for Covid-19 on March 18. She was discharged on March 26 asymptomatic with 1 negative result. Patient 358 is a 35-yearold Filipino male from Quezon City with no travel and exposure history. He had the symptoms on March 6 and was confirmed positive for Covid-19 on March 21. He was discharged on March 28 asymptomatic with 1 negative result. Patient 135 is a 13-yearold Filipino female from Quezon City. She is related to a known Covid-19 case. She had the symptoms on March 4 and was con-
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The DOH also reported three new deaths, bringing the total number of deaths to 71. They are patients 859, 900 and 718. Patient 859 is a 70-year old Filipino male from Quezon City with no travel history. He was confirmed positive for Covid-19 on March 26 but died on March 23. He died from cardiopulmonary arrest; acute respiratory failure; communityacquired high-risk secondary to Covid-19. He also had hypertension, diabetes, and bronchial asthma. Patient 900 is a 71-year old Filipino male from Iloilo with no travel history. He died on March 21 but was confirmed positive for Covid-19 on March 27. He died from acute respiratory distress syndrome, community-acquired pneumonia high risk secondary to Covid-19. He also had hypertension, cardiac disease and dengue. Patient 718 is a 78year old Filipino male from Manila with no travel history. He was confirmed positive for Covid-19 on March 25 and died on March 26. He died from acute respiratory distress syndrome secondary to Covid-19. He also had hypertension and chronic kidney disease. (PNA)
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The report said fiscal and monetary accommodation are set to become more aggressive, citing similar decisions overseas. “We are of the view that the spectrum of monetary policy will be widened to credit guarantees on lending to impacted sectors and greater regulatory forbearance on nonperforming assets,” it said, adding “the availability of
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firmed positive for Covid-19 on March 15. She was discharged on March 16 asymptomatic with one negative result. Patient 122 is a 41-yearold Filipino male from Tarlac with no travel history. He had the symptoms on March 9 and was confirmed positive for Covid-19 on March 10. He was discharged on March 23 asymptomatic with one negative result. Patient 114 is a 35-yearold Filipino male from Caloocan City with travel history from Japan. He had the symptoms on March 9 and was confirmed positive for Covid-19 on March 14. He was discharged on March 21 asymptomatic with one negative result. Patient 109 is a 44-yearold Filipino male from Pasig City with no travel history. He had the symptoms on March 1 and was confirmed positive for Covid-19 on March 15. He was discharged on March 21 asymptomatic with 1 negative result. Patient 88 is a 33-year old Filipino male from San Juan City with no travel and exposure history. He had the symptoms on March 9 and was confirmed positive for Covid-19 on March 14. He was discharged on March 23 asymptomatic with 1 negative result.
credit is becoming important than its price in our view.” The report also believes that the amount of fiscal stimulus announced by the government to date is not enough to address the needs of the present situation. The government has announced an initial PHP27.1-billion stimulus program to be disbursed
to the affected sectors, and more are being collated especially since Congress has approved a measure that gives President Rodrigo R. Duterte emergency powers to realign the budget to come up with funds for Covid-19 measures. “While welcome, these measures will in our view, not be able to offset the above discussed headwinds,” it added. (PNA)
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other similar authorizations that are expiring during the enhanced community quarantine period. ARTA released measures the government agencies can adopt regarding the application and renewal of permits and licenses. ARTA promotes electronic submissions of supporting documents while doing the approvals online but ensuring that security measures are in place. “It is suggested that
these transactions be subjected to post-audits when able,” the ARTA said in its advisory dated March 25. The anti-red tape office also suggested reducing the number of signatories and the use of electronic signatures or pre-signed license, clearance, permit, certification or authorization with adequate security and control mechanisms. Online payment, outsourcing payment collec-
tion, or deferment of fees may also be considered by government agencies, ARTA added. “We would like to remind all agencies to adopt a zero red-tape policy, especially in this emergency situation during which red tape literally kills. To deliberately commit red tape at this time of global emergency is unforgivable,” ARTA Director General Jeremiah Belgica said. (PNA)
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ed fighting cocks, one dead fighting cock, 10 pieces gaffer knife, and P590 bet money. They face case for violation of the Presidential Decree 1602 (Illegal Gambling) in relation to Re-
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public Act 11332 (Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act) and Proclamation No. 922 (Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency). By Rhoda Grace B. Saron
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Malapatan, Sarangani at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Lt. Col. Ronaldo Valdez, commander of the 73rdIB, identified the surrenderee as alias Ronnie, a member of Guerilla Front 71, Far Southern Mindanao Region, and a resident of Barangay Datal Bukay, Glan, Sarangani Province. Accordingly, Lipay decided to surrender after he attended a series of pulong-pulong (town hall) conducted by the Civil Military Operations Platoon of the 73rdIB, together with former rebels who gave their testimonies after being enrolled in the government’s transition program. "Despite the deployment of troops in implementing the enhanced community quarantine imposed in Sarangani, the 73rdIB is still committed to accomplishing its main mission to secure the people and protect rebels who are willing to return to the folds of
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the law," Valdez said. Meanwhile, Capt. Jerry Lamosao, the 10th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office chief, said the soldiers discovered the arms cache after acting on the information extracted a surrenderee. The said section unearthed a total of 490 rounds of M14 ammunition belonging to the Guerilla Front Tala, Far Southern Mindanao Region, which was stored by alias Yoyong in the area in December 2019. "With the help of the FRs (former rebels), we located the NPA arms cache, which they can use in conducting atrocities, especially this NPA anniversary,” Valdez said. Alias Tarzan, who surrendered to the unit last Feb. 27, 2020, allso pointed to the location of an arms cache, which included one AK-47 and two M16 rifles on Feb. 29, 2020. By Rhoda Grace B. Saron
PPEs. It said that people should always check for the list of ingredients, country of manufacture, name and address of the company or person responsible for placing the product on the market, manufacturer’s batch number, manufacturing or expiry date in clear terms, and special precautions to be observed when in use. The list of registered products can be seen in the FDA Advisory No. 2020-422 and those that aren’t in the list yet sold in the market are urged to be reported in order to remove it in the market. “This advisory warns unscrupulous individuals and companies to take down all posted and advertised health products such as hand sanitizers, antibacterials and antiseptics via internet sites unless these products are authorized by the FDA,” it said. Violating companies and individuals will be penalized under Republic Act 9711 or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Act of 2009. Convicted individuals shall face from one to 10 years imprisonment or a fine of
region has four confirmed COVID-19 cases with one death — PH201 who died at the Amai Pakpak Medical Center in Marawi City on March 17. The report said the region has 182 persons under investigation (PUIs) and 6,605 PUMs. Out of this number, Lanao del Sur has 27 PUIs and 2,034 PUMs. In its March 28 report, the MOH said Lanao del Sur has 29 PUs and 2,034 PUMs. Zia Alonto Adiong, Member of the Bangsamoro Parliament and spokesperson of Lanao del Sur’s Task Force on COVID-19 said they have directed residents to stay home and allow them to go out on errands only if they have “quarantine home pass”. Adiong said one family is entitled to one vehicle with the driver sitting in the front and the passenger at the back for “social distancing.” “Our quarantine measures are more draconian today compared to the Marawi siege three years ago. This time we are more strict,” Adiong said. He said they have also discouraged the holding of congregational prayers in all mosques in the province. For Marawi residents living in various temporary shelter camps around the city, COVID-19 is another hardship they have to en-
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P50,000 to P500,000 while companies shall face five to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of P500,000 to P5,000,000. FDA has opened its hotline response for consumer reporting. If there are violators, people can send an email to covidresponse@fda.gov.ph. People may submit as much detail and information as possible about the source, name of product, its effects (if applicable), manufacturer, codes, lot number and expiration dates on packaging. Ambi said that people may also report violators to them and they will forward it to the authorities. “Kung naa ta’y makit-an nga posting please report it (to us) kung dili ma-catch sa FDA, we can also coordinate with the proper authorities para ma-check ug ma-validate ni sila ug ma-aksyonan pud accordingly,” she said. The DTI, FDA, and Department of Agriculture are currently working together along with the National Bureau of Investigation and local government units to monitor markets during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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dure. Sixty-four-year-old Habib Ismail has taken to sleeping in his makeshift kitchen, the only way he can practice “social distancing” to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among his family of six. “I am scared. I heard the virus is very contagious,” Ismail said. His temporary house in Barangay Sagonsongan, Marawi City measures around 24 square meters (258 square feet)—the size of a pickup truck. “But I have to protect my family,” Ismael said. Ismail said there is a growing concern spreading in evacuation sites outside Marawi, where hundreds of families have been living a hand-to-mouth existence since Islamic State-linked militants seized the oncescenic city in 2017. He said the uneasiness is growing especially when they heard reports that hundreds of residents were placed under home quarantine. Ismail is also worried about sanitation in their temporary camp in Sagonsongan, where clean water was a perennial problem for an estimated 1,000 families living there. He said at best, a couple of trucks deliver water every week to the households. (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews)
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that minimizes the health risks to the people that we have deployed,” said Cezar Consing, BPI President and CEO. Some of the Bank’s initiatives that are currently being rolled out include: 1. Branch network. Select BPI branches as well as those of its subsidiaries BPI Family Savings Bank and BanKo remain open to attend to clients basic banking needs with all Over-the-counter (OTC) fees temporarily waived. For its skeleton staffing, BPI is providing special food and transportation allowances, and arranging carpooling or transportation to help employees get to their workplace assignments. Soon, all branches will have acrylic screens, which are currently being delivered to the first batch of branches, to help protect clients and employees. 2. 90-day grace period. Front liners--such as those in the medical field including doctors and nurses, as well as policemen and soldiers who are on duty or called on by the government to deliver service during the enhanced community quarantine period-- are given the
option to avail of a 90-day deferral in their existing auto and housing loan payments, interest-free. 3. 30-day grace period. BPI clients can avail of a 30-day grace period payment option applicable to personal loans, home loans, auto loans, SME loans, and microfinance loans. All are subject to certain terms and conditions. Credit card holders also have the option to defer payment for 30 days without incurring late payment charges. 4. Waived fees. Transfer fees to other banks using InstaPay and PESONet are waived, as well as transfer fees to other BPI accounts using its mobile app for the duration of the enhanced community quarantine period. BPI’s remittance partners also either waived fees or offered discounts for overseas Filipinos: Kookmin (discounted fees until December 31, 2020), iRemit (waived fees from March 21-22, 2020), and Remitly (waived fees and higher FX rates from March 25 to June 30, 2020). 5. Corporate citizenship. BPI, together with the Ayala Corporation and Globe Telecom, donated
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Gen. Archie Gamboa ordered to investigate police officers who would detain and hurt curfew violators. He reminded policemen to stick to the guidelines on the enhanced community quarantine and properly explain its enforcement to the people. “This is not the time for this. In fact, this is the time for understanding and sacrifices,” Eleazar said. Meanwhile, DILG Undersecretary and spokesperson Jonathan Malaya reminded all villages to coordinate with PNP in
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establishing checkpoints in their areas. "Hindi pwede maglagay ng checkpoints ang barangay na walang supervision ng police [Checkpoints could not be put up by the barangay without supervision with the police]," Malaya said. Malaya urged anew the public to stay at home to help stop the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Malaya said LGUs must ensure social distancing and avoiding mass gatherings, among others. (PNA)
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repatriation with the need to quarantine the arriving Filipinos and the number of available facilities to accommodate them. In a series of tweets, Locsin said "while DOT (Department of Tourism) has a list of accommodations, the OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration) of DOLE (Department of Labor and Employment) must approve the items in the list; however, OWWA says it cannot approve the DOT list unless the DOH first approves the list. The DOH says that the rooms must qualify as individual isolation wards with room service so there is no mingling just in case some are Covid." Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Eduardo Menez said the New Clark City "still has the Grand Princess crew" who are currently under quarantine after their arrival in the Philippines on March 16. "There is a selection
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and clearing process that is overseen by the DOH (Department of Health) in coordination with the manning agency. There are several considerations taken into account," he noted. Meanwhile, the DOT said it will assist the OWWA in finding accommodations for repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), citing that "distressed OFWs" is qualified to be billeted by hotels and similar establishments operating during the enhanced community quarantine. The said establishments, however, must abide by the conditions for room occupancy, as coordinated with the DOH and approved by the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATFEID), which directs that "OFWs and Health Workers shall be accommodated in single occupancy rooms. Only one person shall be accommodated in each room". (PNA)
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Job losses have swept across sectors from food services to retail to transportation, as nearly half of the country has closed non-essential businesses. "It is staggering. We are only seeing the initial numbers; they will get worse, unfortunately," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio told reporters, estimating that half a million people in the city would lose work. Stock markets re mained volatile, with Asian
bourses in the green Friday after a third straight day of rises on Wall Street, while Europe started the day down. Traders have taken heart from the passage through the Senate of a $2 trillion stimulus bill -- the largest in US history, which will support American businesses and provide cash payouts averaging $3,400 for a family of four. The bill goes before the House of Representatives on Friday. AFP
PhP 5M to Philippine Red Cross for the procurement and distribution of 50,000 face masks and 2,000 sets of personal protective equipment (PPE) to medical front liners who are in critical need of protection in hospitals, local government units, and airports. As the need for social
distancing becomes more critical, BPI is also advocating online banking to minimize the need for branch visits during this time. BPI clients are encouraged to do their everyday banking with BPI Online and Mobile App, conveniently and securely at the comfort of their homes.