MINDANAO TIMES, April 3-4, 2023

BY VIC N. SUMALINOG

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Sizable force

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews) – At least 2,990 security personnel will be deployed to churches, terminals, and other places of convergence starting Monday in the Davao region to ensure a peaceful and safe observance of Holy Week, Major Eudisan Gultiano, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Davao said on Saturday.

Gultiano told MindaNews that the deployment will consist of 2,000 personnel from the PRODavao, with reinforcement from law enforcement agencies such as 190 personnel from the

Bureau of Fire Protection and Armed Forces of the Philippines and additional 800 force multipliers from the advocacy group of PRO-Davao.

She added that these personnel will be deployed

to 267 churches, 109 thoroughfares, 70 terminals, 100 commercial areas, and other places of convergence around the region.

She said PRO-Davao will do its best to ensure a peaceful and orderly obser-

vance of the Lenten season, particularly the safety of the commuters, churchgoers, and tourists visiting the region next week.

In Davao City, Police major Catherine dela Rey, spokesperson of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), said police personnel are ready to secure the churches as early as Palm Sunday as

the security sector anticipates droves of devotees who will attend the Holy Eucharistic masses.

She said people should expect stricter enforcement of security measures during the Holy Week processions and other activities that would draw in huge crowds in churches in the city.

“The churches are

coordinating with their respective police stations to prepare deployment of security personnel,” she said.

Aside from churches, she said the police are also implementing strict security measures in terminals, tourist spots, and even malls in the city.

(Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

CATHOLIC devotees raised their fronds during Palm Sunday mass in observance of the Holy Week at Sto. Rosario Parish on April 2. BING GONZALES

Aim for zero-casualty Lenten break: Azurin

MANILA – As the country begins the Holy Week and while the holy month of Ramadan is ongoing, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. on Sunday called on all commanders of the force to aspire for a zero-casualty observance.

“Let's all ensure that no untoward incidents will happen at the airports and seaports especially [involving] the baggage or belongings of passengers. To those taking the bus, please ensure that the drivers are okay, not tired and the

buses are in good running condition. Let's keep this Holy Week one of the safest and most peaceful one," Azurin said in a statement.

“Let's aspire for zero casualties among our personnel and the community we are serving and protect-

RP-US soldiers Use weapon vs

FILIPINO and American soldiers conducted a live84-mm anti-tank weapon as on March 31 in Fernandez Hill, Special Forces School, Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija.

time that the soldiers of thh two countries used the antitank weapon in a combined training scenario, said Col. Army Public Affairs chief.

The AT-4 84mm anti-

Palm Sunday peaceful: cop

ing as we observe our holy week," he added.

The PNP launched its annual “Ligtas SumVac (Summer Vacation) 2023” campaign with the deploy-ers to ensure the safety and

THE DAVAO City Policeed that Palm Sunday was peaceful in the city with the deployment of police personnel to 46 Catholic churches.

According to Major Catherine Dela Rey, the DCPO spokesperson, around 800 security personnel were assigned to ensure the safety and security of Catholic devotees

during the Holy Week. Dela Rey also emphasized that the police assistance desks were placed in churches to help those in need of police

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON ( /PALM/7) ( /AIM/10)

Mati, Davao cities forge sisterhood pact

A SISTERHOOD agreement between the city and Mati City, capital of Davao Oriental, was forged to promote cooperation between them on March 31.

Signing the agreement were Mayor Sebastian Duterte and Mati City Mayor Michelle Rabat.

Duterte mentioned that Mati has something invaluable and intangible to offer, which is not present in Davao City and that the

agreement was just a formality, as both cities have been supporting each other for several years.

Rabat the agreement was a dream come true because Davao City is like a big sister to her city since it has been helping them for several years. She cited instances when Davao City helped Mati City, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic by sending them food and goods without

seeking any recognition.

“Davao City has been helpful to us. Adopt-in nyo na kami. Gawin nyo na kaming kapatid. Dagan mi sa Davao kung naa mi’y problema, mga taga Davao anhi sad mo diri para magpahalipay,” Rabat said.

Rabat thanked Davao City for accepting Mati City as its sister city, which she said is welcome news to all Matinians as Davao City has all the solutions to

their problems. She added, of your backyard and home – magkakapatid, nagtutulungan."

The partnership between the two cities will focus on environmental protection and conservation, heritage preservation and culture, agriculture, and eco-tourism. Mati City agreement during a visit to ( /MATI/10)

YOUNG vendors sell fronds outside the Sto. Rosario Parish on Palm Sunday, April 2. BING GONZALES

No more diesel gensets for Napocor, says exec

MANILA – The National Power Corp. (Napocor) on Friday expressed its support for the energy chief’s directive to stop acquiring diesel generating sets (gensets) to accelerate the renewable energy program in its Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG) power plants.

In a statement Friday, Napocor president andtin Roxas said his office will abide by the directive of Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Raphael Lotilla to halt the acquisition of diesel gensets to lessen the corporation’s dependence on fossil fuels.

Roxas also vowed to increase more solar home systems (SHS) and wind resource assessments in potential areas for wind farms.

“We intend to push for hybridization for existing SPUG and to fully utilize renewable energy (RE) with energy storage systems for new areas. This

will minimize the losses incurred from rising fuel costs and will eventually make our operations more sustainable,” he said.

Last year, Napocor awarded contracts for the installation of 2,600 units Divilacan in Isabela, and in Bohol, Dinagat, Sulu and Basilan.

The SHS units include solar panels, batteries, light-emitting diodes

(LED) lamps, radio and torch lamps with 5V charging ports and are being distributed to unserved households in SPUG areas.

Roxas said that while government-owned and controlled corporation implements its RE program, this move will lower generation cost in time and lessen carbon emission.

convert all SPUG areas to 100 percent RE operations” he added. (PNA)

Fintech introduces innovations

A LARGE part of the population remains unbanked or reaching as high as 36 million Filipinos remaining unbanked in 2022. Financial inclusion remains a challenge in the Philippine setting, as this prevents broader activity such as access to loans and insurance products that can help to uplift more lives and provide resilience from economic challenges. As the country’s #1 finance super app, GCash makes it their mission to reach underserved Filipinos and empower them towards a more secure future.

the country’s #1 finance super app shows that it has 79 million registered users, and it is trusted by

5.8 million merchant and social sellers. It has also helped 40% of Overseas Filipino Workers reconnect with their families. It has launched 10 new innovations that are designed to create a more inclusive digital landscape, offering Filipinos from all walks of life opportunities to build a better tomorrow.

It is now expanding its even more Filipinos here and overseas, with greater access to GCash features that are designed towards inclusion in the growing global digital landscape. At this year’s #GCashFutureCast event, new GCash products were launched and they are set to usher in the future of Fintech through 10 ground-break-

DBP loans to energy projects hit P77-B

STATE-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) ramped up support to the National Government’s energy programs, focusing on projects that promote affordable, reliable and sustainable solutions to address the country’s energy requirements, a top official said.

DBP President and Chief de Jesus said the Bank has approved nearly P77-billion in loans under its Financing Utilities for Sustainable Energy Development (FUSED) program that seeks to increase access to electricity services in the countryside.

“As of December 2022, DBP has approved 92 accounts under the FUSED Program, 27 of which are renewable energy projects,” de Jesus said. “We also expect that by 2030, we have funded P58-billion of the estimated investment requirements for power generation and distribution indicated in the Philippine Energy Plan 2012-2030.”

DBP is the eighth largest bank in the country in terms of assets and provides credit support to four strategic sectors of the economy – infrastructure and logistics; micro, small and medium enterprises; en-

ing innovations for every Filipino.

Wealth management and insurance innovations

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GStocks PH is AB Capital Securities, Inc.'s (ABCSI) online retail securities trading services made accessible through the GCash app. Its userfriendly and simplified trading interface was designed through a collaboration with the Philippine Stock Exchange. Through GStocks PH, users can now trade stocks of over 280 local companies. GStocks PH

will be available to more users soon.

GCrypto allows users to discover and explore the world of Crypto and NFTs. Users get access to curated NFT collections, like The House of OhLala by Filipino contemporary artist, Reen Barrera, on the GCrypto NFT Hub. Buying and selling Crypto is also made easier with an exchange powered by PDAX, the Philippines’ leading homegrown cryptocurrency exchange.

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Aboitiz Group elected into PBCWE council

THE Aboitiz Group has been elected into the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE) Governing Council, an assemblage of industry leaders advocating for workplace gender equality and promoting the economic empowerment of women in the country. For the Aboitiz Group, Women’s

integral to remember that advocating and empowering women is a year-round mission, and the PBCWE believes in approaching workplace gender equality from the “right thing to do” perspective.

“Empowering women

On estate tax amnesty

JUST this month, a number of earthquakes have hit the country. One of the recent ones is the 5.9-magnitude earthquake which struck Davao de Oro. These unforeseen events have perhaps made several taxpayers wonder about how to manage their family assets and estate. There are families fortunate enough to inherit vast properties and assets from their loved ones who passed away. However, for most taxpayers, the distribution of their estate is often left to the whims, in law. Because of this, some estates in the country are left undivided.

LINE OF SIGHT

BY WENDELL GANHINHIN

It is a well-established rule that no estate can beizing Registration (CAR or eCAR) from the Bureau of disputes as to ownership of the decedent’s properties within the family are constrained to secure a CAR or with their local Register of Deeds. However, many, if

not most, are often discouraged to settle estate taxes due on the estate when theytimes, taxes remain unsettled not because of issues regarding the amount to be paid but because of problems on who among the amendments in the Tax Code reducing the estate tax rate to six (6) percent based on the value of the net estate had been implemented, there are still estates of different sizes that are left undivided.

To encourage taxpayers to settle estate tax obligations, Republic Act (RA) No. 11213 or the Tax Amnesty Act of 2019, was passed into law which has the following purposes:

a. Provide a one-time opportunity to settle estate tax obligations through an estate tax amnesty programciency estate taxes;

b. Broaden the tax base by offering a general tax amnesty for all unpaid internal revenue taxes that will

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Creation of dep’t of water pushed

MANILA – As the weather bureau warned of a possible El Niño phenomenon in the next six months, a party-list solon pushed anew for the creation of the Department of Water Resources Management (DWRM).

In a news release on Sunday, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee emphasized the urgent need for the passage of House Bill (HB) No. 2880, which is among the bills seeking to create the DWRM to consolidate all agencies concerning water resources.

The proposed department will be tasked to implement necessary policy and resource reforms with respect to the

management of all water resources including irrigation, sewage and sanitation.

It will also monitor the evaluation of compliance with the national goals relating to water, irrigation, sewage and sanitation; formulate a national updated road map to address the water, sewage and sanitation requirements of the State; and improve water conservation and increase system

This measure is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s pronouncement on his administration’s “overall plan” to improve the country’s water resources management, Lee said.

“Even without El Niño, many of our farmers already suffer from the effects of water shortage. May mga magsasaka po tayo na matagal nang nagtitiis at pinoproblema ang pagkakaroon ng maayos na

irigasyon. Ngayong tag-init, marami sa mga sakahan ang natutuyot, na malaking kabawasan sa kanilang produksyon (We have farmers who have long been suffering for lack of proper irrigation. This summer, many farmlands are in drought causing a huge decline in their production),” Lee said in a statement.

Senator Grace Poe has for the creation of the water department.

Despite the approval of the Water Management Resource

PhilHealth warns of dangers of heat stroke

MANILA – With the onset of the dry season, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) advised the public to take necessary precautions to avoid heat stroke.

“Hindi po biro ang heat stroke dahil maaari po itong magdulot ng permanent damage sa utak at iba pang vital organs tulad ng puso at kidneys, kaya iwasan po sana nating magbababad sa init (Heat stroke is no joke because it can cause permanent damage to the brain and other vital organs such as the heart and kidneys, so let's avoid soaking in the heat),” PhilHealth acting president and chief

Ledesma Jr. said in a news release on Sunday.

He advised the public to avoid drinking hot beverages like coffee and tea when the weather is too hot.

“Ugaliin din po nating uminom ng tubig para hindi tayo ma-dehydrate (Let’s make it a habit to drink water so we don’t get dehydrated),” he added.

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness and can cause permanent disability or death if the person does not receive emergency treatment.

Heat stroke occurs when

core body temperature rises to 41°C or higher and the body is unable to cool down.

Symptoms may include confusion, altered mental status and slurred speech; loss of consciousness; hot, dry skin or profuse sweating; seizures; and very high body temperature.

“Those with the highest risk for heat stroke are the elderly, the very young, and people with chronic diseases. Dalhin po agad sa ospital ang sinumang nagpapakita ng sintomas ng heat stroke (Take anyone showing symptoms of heat stroke to the hospital immediately),” Ledesma said.

Ledesma reminded the

public that the state insurer stroke, sunstroke and heatcluding PHP4,550 for hospital fees, and PHP1,950 for professional fees.

“Bilang paunang lunas ay maaari po tayong mag-apply ng basang bimpo o tuwalya sa ulo, leeg, kili-kili at singit. Kung maaari ay bigyan din po ng cold water o ice bath ang pasyente upang mapababa ang kanyang body can apply a wet towel to the head, neck, armpits and groin. If possible, give the patient a cold water or ice bath to lower his body temperature),” he said. (PNA)

the Environment department pending the creation of the DWMR, Poe said in a previous interview that the specter of water scarcity necessitates an immediate and comprehensive government response.

management, the government can provide better health care to the people for having access to clean, drinking water.

Once established, he said the DWRM can implement -

droughts.

On March 24, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration issued an El Niño watch, a probability of 55 percent between July and September.

El Niño increases the likelihood of below-normal rainfall conditions, resulting in dry spells and droughts, while other parts of the country rainfall conditions during the Southwest monsoon season (habagat). (PNA)

Search, retrieval of boat wreckage in Basilan stopped

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The search and retrieval operations on the wreckage of the ill-fated M/V Lady Mary Joy 3 in the waters off Baluk-Baluk Island, Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan, ended Saturday, an

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Basilan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management search and retrieval operations since they have not found any more cadavers.

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MARAWI CITY (MindaNews) -- Transitional Justice and Reconciliation (TJR) is an integral aspect of the Annex on Normalization and is a prime feature of the Comprehensive Moro people and essentially glues together the entire Government of the Philippines - Moro Islamic Liberation Front (GPHMILF) peace agreement.

The Transitional Justice - Dealing with the Past (TJ-DWP) framework is seen as a critical strategy that could address not only the legacies of serious human rights violations, marginalization, land dispossession, and historical injustices committed against the Bangsamoro but also as a direct response to challenges being faced by the Marawi Internally displaced Persons (IDPs) or the ‘bakwits’ since the siege of this Islamic City on May 23, 2017. And the quest for transitional justice is what underpins the long struggle for self-determination of the Bangsamoro people.

For most of civil society and the peacebuilding community working closely with the IDPs in the BARMM, the issue of is a ‘TJ-able’ issue. Transitional justice measures, in this sense, must respond to the justice claims of the IDPs by addressing the bakwits’ most pressing needs, redress for the victims and their families, and by supporting their advocacy for durable solutions.

Since 2018, the Marawi IDPs, in partnership with various civil society organizations, have been calling for a "voluntary,anaw.

government should start not with rebuilding the public buildings devastated by the siege but by rebuilding the lives of the people of Marawi including their homes. The IDPs’ call for healing and justice for the victims and their families.

Who are the IDPs if they are unable to return? For the IDPs, their identity, faith, way of life and culture are linked to their right to return and reintegrate with their communities. Unfortunately, the government has repeatedly postponed the timeframe to address the continuing displacement as thousands

of IDPs remain in squalid temporary shelters struggling with the onslaught of economic and social dislocation.

It has been almost six years since the tragic siege destroyed the lives and future of the Meranaws. The Marawi IDPs have been demanding answers for this prolonged displacement but it seems that the national government, including relevant agencies,

ing a rosy picture of progress that can’t be felt by IDPs and the Meranaws. A stadium, three mosques, three barangay centers, one from the original residents have ever used them.

Between 2017 and 2023, Marawi IDPs were compelled to relocate almost ten times in search of stable housing and a means of subsistence. During these periods, they frequently encountered secondary and tertiary displacement events like lockdowns.

Justice for those who died and are still missing due to the siege remains unresolved. The precise number of deaths among civilians has not yet been determined while in the Maqbara

ment that is taking place in Marawi. Four barangays including Sabalamanao, Datu sa Dansalan, Dansalan, and Datu Naga, have been forced to be displaced permanently. For us, what is happening in Marawi is tantamount to land grabbing with the government as the clear perpetrator. The IDPs have been stripped of their rights to their own lands.

return within a transitional justice framework as a solution to the IDP’s situation in Marawi, various IDP communities and civil society groups held a Transitional Justice Summit at the Mindanao State University.

The Summit starkly showed that almost six years after

the tragic Marawi siege, the city and its people are still striving to get back on their feet. IDP representatives shared their stories of day to day challenges living in the temporary shelter communities including persistent pleas addressed to concerned government agencies and representatives that were present during the Summit.

Although there have been efforts from both the national and local governments as reported by their various representatives who were present, Marawi’s issues and post-siege challenges remain to be a transitional justice concern for most of the participants, especially the IDPs.

meaningful participation in the planning and actual implementation of the whole Marawi rehabilitation and reconstruction

While being resilient in the face of a displacement crisis is one commendable and highly adaptive trait, resilience must not be employed as a comfortable excuse not to immediately deliver justice and recovery packages for the victims of the siege and the IDPs.

Rebuilding Marawi should mean rebuilding homes andturn of the IDPs to their beloved city. Six years after the siege, our question remains: When will the residents of Marawi be

Tirmizy Esmail Abdullah is a professor of Mindanao history in the Department of History in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Mindanao State University in Marawi City, Philippines. He currently serves as the program coordinator for MSU Marawi's doctoral and master program in Philippine research at the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM), MSU Marawi. Prof. Tirmizy is actively involved in various civil society platforms including the Marawi Advocacy Accompaniment (MAA), which was formed at the height of the Marawi siege. He has been working for interreligious dialogue, social justice, peacebuilding, nonviolence, environmental protection and human rights].

Herd Immunity from Poverty, Depravity

of our health system, and the business-as-usual disposition of the populace. It is not something to rejoice, however, because we have not attained herd immunity from grinding in sight to help us.

In fact, the situation is getting worse. The raging corruption in government services spikes the prices of basic commodities of the common wage earners. The fossil fuel crisis pushes us deeper into the quagmire.

If the present and our immediate future look bleak, credit that to our stupidity and dumb choice of people to lead us and

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Rashid Al-Maktoum, the absolute ruler of Dubai. We can only see the beautiful facade of the Ruler's Palace because nobody is allowed to enter except those personally invited by the Emir. The Palace sits on a 17-hectare land area where the palatial homes of Sheik Maktoum's children are also located. Sheik Mohammed Bin Al-Maktoum also happens to be the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the incumbent President is Sheik Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. He succeeded his named after him. "Burj" is an Arabic term for "tower". Asked by his constituents why the tallest building in the world did not get its name from his clan, Sheik Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum answered: "Great buildings should be named after great persons."

building in the world with 152 storeys, but for now it is open up 2004 and was opened to the public in 2010. It has several high speed elevators but the two elevators that lift guests to the 124th

We went next to the "Museum of the Future," the most beautiful building on earth. As the name implies, it contains futuristic plans and designs of buildings, structures, and city plans not found anywhere in the world.

hotel and probably the only one of its kind in the world. I asked our tourist guide who were the more frequent guests of the most expensive hotel in the world. "Before the pandemic, rich Chinese businessmen used to be the majority guests in this hotel," he answered. He went on to say that the smallest room in this hotel is 100 sq. meters (10m x 10m) and costs US$2,000 per night, and the biggest room is 660 sq. meters (22m x 30m) and priced at US$28,000 (P1.5M) per night.

Then, we had a short tour by train around Palm Jumeirah,

TURNING POINT:

WILLIAM R. ADAN

run our government, whose competence and credibility are very much wanting.

For instance, our president who also has tasked himself as the food security czar of the country as concurrent Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, has not dented the food security issue that bedevils us. He of course makes promises here and there in addressing any problem like he’s still in the peak of the election campaign, as he also collects strings of promises in his international junkets.

the largest man-made island in the world. Jumeira is an Arabic term for beautiful. Palm Jumeirah means beautiful palm. It is called by that name because its aerial view looks like a beautiful palm. Also built on the island are two luxurious hotels, Atlantis and Royal Atlantis Hotels, which also claim to be 7-star hotels. The government of Dubai spent US$12B for the whole island reclamation project.

We spent the evening with state-of-the-art dining on board a luxury yacht in Marina, Dubai, which again, is the largest marina in the world. We enjoyed our dinner on board the yacht. As it sailed around Marina Dubai there were dancers, who I guess from their looks, are Nigerians, performing their native dances. the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest and wealthiest among the seven federated Emirates. Abu Dhabi is ruled by the Zayed Al-Nahyan clan while Dubai is ruled by the Rashid Al-Maktoum clan. The UAE and its sub-Emirates are ruled by good, visionary, and strong-willed monarchs who want only the best for their people.

While in Abu Dhabi we visited the Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque, the biggest mosque in the United Arab Emirates. It cost US$545M to build and took eleven years to complete. The mosque has 82 domes of different sizes and the prayer hall can accommodate 41,000 worshippers. The carpet in the hall is the largest single uncut carpet in the world. It is 5,627 sq. meters big, weighs around 35 tons, and made from wool originating from New Zealand.

There are shopping malls at the basement of the Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque.

for packing and repacking of clothes, arranging and rearranging items bought for people at home, and checking and reviewing things to make sure that nothing would be left behind. We brought home the "memory" as well.

The time is already to deliver not anymore to make promises to improve the lot of the Filipino.

It’s tax season again. Earlier, PBBM has the audacity to encourage the people to religiously pay their taxes but is mum on the long overdue billions of taxes the Marcos family owed to the government despite the mandamus of the cold in such an imbalance. But the calloused one may not even blink an eye.

How long shall the people agonize from poverty and such depravity? -

liam R. Adan, Ph.D., is retired professor and former chancellor Philippines.)

Finally, I am sure you will love this shopping tip. In most have the cheapest buy. True, but not in Dubai. I suspect themissions from their partner stores depending on the number of tourists they bring in.

When you are in Dubai, tell your tourist guide to bring you to "Green House" or "Day to Day" malls. The prices of comvolley of tourist arrivals. When you are about to leave, they will sell for 25-20 Dirhams per kilo. At "Green House" and "Day to Day" malls you can have a kilo of dates for 11 Dirhams only.

Well, Dubai is not Divisoria, when it comes to shopping. But, except for the prices of commodities and other merchanDubai, do bye for now. We'll see you again.

gan P. Mosaid holds a doctorate degree in rural development. He is a planning consultant and teaches Statistics and Methods of Research in the graduate school. He can be contacted at mauganmosaid6@gmail.com)

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All pawned items that expired during the month of MAY, 2015 if not renewed or redeemed on or before JULY 14, 2015 will be sold to the public on JULY 16, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at our pawnshop premises.

All pawned items that expired during the month of FEBRUARY 2023, if not renewed or redeemed will be sold to the public on APRIL 17, 2023 at 9:00a.m. at our pawnshop premises.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa PEBRERO 2023 . Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong ABRIL 17, 2023 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa MAYO 2015. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong HULYO 16 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

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#47 Lao St., Toril, Davao City Tel. No. 295-2460

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ALL PAWNED ITEMS EXPIRED ON FEBRUARY 2023 AND GADGETS THAT EXPIRES ON MARCH 2023 WILL BE DISPLAYED IN A PUBLIC AUCTION ON APRIL 18 , 2023 AT 9:00AM.

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Toy Bldg., Lapu-lapu St., Agdao, Davao City

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All Pawned Items that expired during the month of NOVEMBER 2022 must be renewed or redeemed Two (2) days before the Auction Schedule stated below. If not redeemed or renewed, it will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00 A.M.

Gibpahibalo ang tanan nga ang DIAGOLD PAWNSHOP, INC. magsubasta sa tanan nga nag expired hangtod sa bulan sa NOBYEMBRE 2022, ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa na nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.

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APRIL 10, 2023

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Tel. Nos. (082) 221-1477; (082) 221-0355; (082)222-5039

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Highest Appraisal and Low Interest Rates at 3%

Rosegold Pawnshop

Lapu-lapu Street, Agdao Davao City

Tel. No. (082) 225-3637

All pawned items that expired during the month of SEPTEMBER 2022, if not renewed or redeemed will be sold to the public on MARCH 16, 2023 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 SETYEMBRE 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong MARSO 16, 2023 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

All Pawned items that expired until the month of JUNE 2022, must be redeemed or renewed Two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not redeemed will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises at 9:00 A.M.

ang tanan nga ang GOLDVALUE PAWNSHOP, INC., maga subasata sa tanan nga nag-expired kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items that expired during the month of DECEMBER 2022 , 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 DISYEMBRE 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.

CPB-NGI PAWNSHOP, INC.

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SALE

All pawned items that expired during the Months of OCTOBER 2022 (Regular Items) and NOVEMBER 2022 (Gadgets) must be redeemed or renewed two (2) days prior to the Auction date schedule as stated below. If not redeemed or renewed will be sold to the public on its respectively auction date schedule at its premises at 9:00 AM

(Fronting Queen Bank)

Tel. No. (082) 222-1561 ; (082) 321-0128

Email: goldstandardpawnshopdavao@gmail.com

Rosegold Pawnshop Ilustre Street, Davao City (Beside NCCC Hardwaremaxx) Tel. No. (082) 295-6199

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 OCTOBER 16, 2022 TO NOVEMBER 15, 2022

If not redeemed or renewed on or before APRIL 14, 2023 will be sold to the Public Auction on APRIL 1719, 2023 at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

Accepts: Jewelry, wholesaler and retailer on all kinds of jewelry

Highest Appraisal and Low Interest Rates at 3%

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All jewelry and other articles pawned at Goldstandard Pawnshop San Pedro, from OCTOBER 16, 2022 TO NOVEMBER 15, 2022 if not redeemed or renewed on APRIL 14, 2023 will be sold to the Public Auction on APRIL 17-19, 2023 at our Pawnshop premises from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items at METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP that expired if not redeemed or renewed Two (2) days before the Auction will be sold to the public on APRIL 17, 2023.

Gipahibalo and tanan na ang METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nagexpired kung dili malukat o matubuan duha (2) ka adlaw una ang pagbaligya sa publiko karong ABRIL 17, 2023.

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SAN PEDRO ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-3321

PAWNS NOT REDEEMED/RENEWED WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER EXPIRY DATES WILL BE AUCTIONED ON APRIL 17, 2023 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE RESPECTIVE PAWNSHOPS WHERE THE ITEMS WERE PAWNED.

GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP INC. / GABBY’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP INC.

All Pawned items at GOLDVISION PAWNSHOP, INC., that expired must be redeemed or renewed Two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not redeemed will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises at 9:00 A.M.

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GOLDVISION PAWNSHOP, INC., maga subasata sa tanan nga nag-expired, kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

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Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP, INC. and GABBYS’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP, INC. maga subasata sa tanan nga nag-expired kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

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security of the public during the Holy Week.

To assist the public and promptly address specific complaints, Assistance Hubs and Police Assistance Desks

the public to cooperate with authorities and follow safety protocols.

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"The deployment of our police officers is aimed to Azurin.

Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan in anticipation of the residents.

Promotion Center in October 2022, which was welcomed by Duterte.

the two cities to work together towards common goals and added.

ers will be deployed through mobile and foot/beat patrol.

An additional 39,504 such as major thoroughfares, transportation hubs, terminals, commercial areas, and places of worship.

The PNP chief also urged

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She further added that the no backpack policy was still being implemented before entering the premises.

"Palm Sunday was generally peaceful as PNP personnel were deployed in 46 churches in the city. More or less 800 security personnel were detailed in the said churches to ensure the safety

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tank weapon is a shoulderborne weapon used by frontline troops to hit targets such as light tanks and armored personnel carriers within the line of sight. Trinidad noted opportunity for Philippine

and training on the use of this

Meanwhile, Brig. Gen. Joel Doria, director of the Police Regional Office-Mimaropa, ordered all chiefs of police and unit commandtourist spots and other places

unit commanders in the region to employ security installations, tourist destinations, transportation hubs, churches and places of pilgrimage for the safety of the public and ensure the peaceWeek,” Doria said in a news release. (PNA) assistance.

and security of the Catholic Week," Dela Rey said in an

ered in churches on Sunday blessed in commemoration of Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of Holy Week leading to Easter Sunday on April 9.

system.

which means shield in Ilocano, is an annual combined interoperability between the Philippine Army and the U.S.

clude on April 4, 2023, while its second phase is scheduled for the third quarter of 2023.

While the peaceful obser-

cious character or unattended bags, packages, or objects that are out of place immediately. With the continued deployment of security personnel, the DCPO hopes to ensure a of Holy Week in the city.

of the continued cooperation between the Philippine Army and U.S. Army the bond between the two countries' militaries. It altheir skills and training, future operations. By Rhoda Grace

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The sisterhood agreement between the two cities strengthening cooperation and deepening the understanding of each other, they said in a statement. This partnership

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The ship was reportedly carrying 252 people – 205 passengers, 35 crewmen, eight personnel -- at the time of the incident.

Meanwhile, lawyer Hahs Ibrahim, spokesman of Aleson Shipping Lines which owns M/V Lady Mary Joy, assured that the victims' families and those who survived will receive reparation, whether their names were in the ship's manifest or not.

Ibrahim said there were

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On June 30, 2021, RA No. 11569 was signed into amnesty for two years, from June 15, 2021 per RA 11213 worrying about their estate law. As a reminder, the estate an opportunity for those who estates of decedents who died on or before December 31, 2017. Those who will avail within the prescribed period will pay either the reduced percent, from the previous rate

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each.

Those who survived received PHP3,000 each.

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of 20%, of the decedent’s totalin case there is a negative net estate.

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legal heirs, transferees, or beneficiaries who wish to with the Revenue District Ofover the last residence of the deceased (or decedent). For non-resident decedents, the 39 – South Quezon City. The ETAR must be accompanied by an Acceptance Payment Form (APF-BIR Form No. 0621-EA) in the submission with the concerned RDO. The RDO shall endorse the APF for payment to the Authorized Agent Banks or Revenue Collection -

days from receipt of the documents. Failure to submit the same until June 14, 2023 is tantamount to non-availment

any payment made shall be applied against the total regu-

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF VIVENCIO M. MAGLAYA and GREGORIA A. MAGLAYA

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late VIVENCIO M. MAGLAYA who died intestate on December 29, 2011 and mother GREGORIA AMARANTE MAGLAYA who died intestate on October 4, 1993;

That the deceased at the time of their respective death left certain real properties located in the City of Davao covered by 1). TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-14619 with land area of THREE HUNDRED TWENTY (320) Square Meters more or less situated at Barrio Obrero City of Davao and; 2). TRANSFER CERTFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-8774 situated at Bacaca Road, City of Davao with land area of Five Hundred Forty Nine (549) Square Meters more or less; That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned described properties has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLELEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF VIVENCIO M. MAGLAYA and GREGORIA A. MAGLAYA made and executed by and among their heirs per Doc. No. 361; Page No. 74; Book No. 76; Series of 2023 of the Notary Public ATTY. JOSELITO D. SEVILLA of Davao City.

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any incurred penalties.

To reiterate, an eCAR shall only be issued upon submission of proof of estate settlement, such as but not limited estate and copy of the court order. In the event that these documents include properties which are not covered in the ETAR, such properties shall imposed to additional properties which are not covered in the ETAR.

At a time when unforeseen critical events, including earthquakes that jolt variousers should be reminded of the remedies available to them to ease the burden of settlement

ligations that will fall on the shoulders of the heirs they may leave behind.

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

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vironment; social services and community development.

De Jesus said that under the facility, DBP granted a P1.8-billion funding support for the development of a 13.2 MegaWatt (MW) wind farm project of PetroWind Energy, Inc. (PWEI) which will be constructed south of the operating 36 MW Nabas-1 Wind Power Project, located on the island of Panay in Aklan Province.

He said the wind farm project recently won the Visayas wind allocation in conducted by the Department of Energy (DOE).

“The project is a testament to DBP’s commitment towards environmental protection and sustainable development and is alignedment’s thrust of promoting energy independence through the development, utilization and commercialization of renewable energy resources,” he said.

DBP Senior Vice President and Officer-in-Charge of the Development and Resiliency Sector Carolyn I.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late ANASTACIO MONDANO who died intestate on January 11, 1987 at Barangay Pinut-an San Ricardo, Southern Leyte, married to ELENA MADIS who died intestate on September 21, 1992 at Barangay Pinut-an San Ricardo, Southern Leyte;

WHEREAS, Anastacio Mondano is the absolute and registered owner of Twenty Thousand (20,000) Square Meters of land more or less located at Barangay Bobon, Mati, Davao Oriental covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-11309;

That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned described property has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTAE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE made and executed by and among their heirs per Doc. No. 134; Page No. 28; Book No. 5; Series of 2023 of the Notary Public ATTY. JANE KARLA BORBE of Davao City.

(MT-Mar. 22, 27 & April 3, 2023)

power supply in the Visayas of plant capacity. -

pected to boost local employment and generate additional jobs for at least 400 people during the project’s construc-

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tion period.

“Our long-standing partour intense drive in promoting the nation’s agenda of inclusive growth and economic development, as well as to bolster investments in the renewable energy sector,”

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late ROGELIO F. TAGOC who died intestate on May 06, 2022 at Southern Philippines Medical Center, Davao City;

That the deceased at the time of his death left a certain motorcycle follows to wit:

MAKE/TYPE OF BODY : HONDA/MC with center Car

CR NO. : 237396950

ENGINE NO. : KYA00E028105

CHASSIS NO. : KYA00028108

MV FILE NO. : 1112-394550

COLOR : REY/YELLOW

That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 784 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned described property has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS Made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 125; Page No. 26; Book No. II; Series of 2023 of the Notary Public Atty. Eula Maye Celaine P. Arias of Davao City.

(MT- Mar. 3, 10 & 17, 2023)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late LASSIE

A. SORROSA who died intestate on February 28, 2022 at Kalibo Aklan;

That the deceased at the time of her death left certain parcel of land, situated at Barangay Kasilak, Panabo, particularly described as follows:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. C-4722 “A parcel of land (Lot 8212-C, Psd-112315-040544 being a portion of Lot 8212, Cad-276, Tagum Cadastre, situated in the Barrio of Casilac; Muni. Of Panabo; Province of Davao, containing an area of THIRTY THOUSAND (30,000) SQUARE METERS more or less;

That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned described property has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE made and executed by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 430; Page No. 87; Book No. LV; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public Atty. Fairy Faith B. Ragabo-Agustin of Davao City. (Apr. 3, 10 & 17, 2023)

NOW open at 26 malls nationwide, from 7AM to 2PM, the SM Sunday Market by local farmers.

The SM Sunday Market is a joint initiative of SM Supermalls, SM Cares, and the SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) which spotlights its Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) program. This helps hundreds of local food producers by providing them nationwide to display and market their products to weekend shoppers, employees, and tenants.

Since 2020, SM Foundation has helped 28,500 local farmers from different municipalities nationwide by equipping them with modern and sustainable farm-

ing skills.

As we approach Holy Week, traditionally a time for meatless meat choices, you can opt to drop by the SM Sunday Market with your family, friends, and furbabies! their harvest, at farmgate prices, you help local farmers thrive and grow their small businesses.

The SM Sunday Market is currently serving the community at: SM City Cabanatuan, SM City Tarlac, SM City Pampanga, SM City Clark, SM City Baliwag, ( /FROM/11)