MINDANAO TIMES, April 19-20, 2023

BY VIC N. SUMALINOG

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Military trial on

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

THE Philippine Army will start next week the general court-martial proceedings against Brigadier General Jesus Durante III and six others for the killing of Yvonette Chua Plaza.

Col. Xerxes Trinidad, Army Public Affairs chief, said in a phone interview that Durante, 1001st Brigade former commander, and Col. Michael Licyayo, deputy brigade commander, were charged with violating Article of War 96, which refers to conduct

and a gentleman. Meanwhile, Staff Sergeants Gilbert P Plaza and -

rals Adrian N Cachero and Rolly B Cabal, and Pfc Romark Q. Longakit, who have been absent withwere also charged with violating Article of War 97,

which refers to all disorders and neglects that prejudice good order and military discipline and all conduct that brings discredit upon the military service.

Army Commanding has approved the administrative charges against them and referred the case to the

General Court Martial.

Trinidad said the approved administrative charges were based on recommendations from the

temporarily witheld ang kanilang pay-in allowances, if they were acquitted then ibabalik ang pay-in allowances, however if nagkaroon ng decision ang general court martial sila

masusunod on what will happened," he added.

The General Court Martial is chaired by Maj, who is the current 10th Infantry Division commander.

Plaza was shot dead by two assailants in front of her rented house in Davao City on Dec. 30, 2022.

Durante, who served as Presidential Security Group chief under former President Rodrigo Duterte, was the commander of the brigade based in Davao de Oro under the 10th Infantry Mindanao Command when the crime took place. He was accused of being the mastermind of Plaza’s death.

AN employee of a telecommunications company holds a poster urging mobile phone owners to register their subscriber identity module(SIM) inside a mall as the deadline for registration approaches is set next week. BING GONZALES

Police: Two bars yield 273 liquor ban violators

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

A LIQUOR ban violation led to the arrest of 273 people in two bars on Friday and Saturday, the Sta. Ana Police Station reported.

The police station conducted the operation and found the suspects drinking past 1 am, which is the cutoff time for selling liquor under City Ordinance 00413 series of 2013.

The police station added that both Capt. Rizalito Clapiz and Capt. Vianney

Pomperado, police station commander and deputy commander, respectively, received information about the party and entered the bars located along Jacinto St., cor Padre Faura St., and Narra St., corner Fatima St. They issued Citation tickets to the arrested people at

Fake identity case pushed vs Casilao

THE military on Tuesday said that the New People’s Army (NPA) leader who was arrested in Malaysia and was eventually deported, should face an additional case for using from the country.

Col. Xerxes Trinidad, Army Public Affairs chief, said in a phone interview that Eric Jun Casilao should be charged for using a fake

identity.

"Yun nga ang paggamit ng ibang name is an issue already, outside [of the country] you have no intention na bumalik dito at harapin ang kaso," Trinidad said.

Casilao is currently under the custody of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) XI.

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past 7 am.

It added that Mayor Sebastian Duterte has requested the names and attention of the two bar owners, who were also raided before the pandemic. The violators will be said.

Azurin ‘breaks silence’ on shabu haul controversy

MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr. on Monday denied recent reports that there is alleged cover-up in the arrest of a police sergeant who yielded 990 kilograms of shabu worth PHP6.7 billion.

Azurin, in a press con-

ference in Camp Crame, said he ordered the creation of the Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) 990 upon the recommendation of former PNP-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) chief Brig. Gen. Narciso Domingo, whose men later pilfered some

42 kilos from the bulk of shabu in the lending office owned by Master Sgt. Rodolfo Mayo where the 990

“The move is an indication of my strong resolve to get to the bottom of these

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DACS criticizes ‘No exam, No Permit’ prohibition proposal

THE Davao Association of Catholic Schools (DACS) has taken exception to the proposed ‘No Permit, No Exam’ Prohibition Act” that the Senate recently passed.

In a statement, the association said the “pro-student (or learner or pupil) posture (of the proposal) is deceptive.”

“While allowing the student to take exams without paying contractual obligations incurred in enrollment,

it does not relieve the student – or his/her parents or guardians – from fulfilling contractual obligations: for education delivered, tuition and fees are paid. Under this law the school must allow the student to take exams with the rest of the students, but may demand binding promissory notes, withhold grades (!), acceptance in the next semester or learning period, deny

clearances, and take court action,” the association said in reference to Sections 2 and 5 of the proposal.

Unlike public schools that operate not on collected tuition and other fees, private schools do, and the proposal is prejudicial to them, said the recently-released statement, signed by Fr. Joel E. Tabora, advocacy chair of the association, and Bro. Noelvic H. Deloria, its president.

The Senate, with 22 of its members voting yes, approved the proposal, sponsored by Sen. Francis Joseph Escudero.

The statement added those students in private schools because “if they are poor, they will nevertheless have eventually to pay their to take an exam, in order to

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APO Agua Infrastructura president Anna Victoria Lu updates members of the city council on the bulk water supply project during the council session today, April 18. Lu says they

Von Al Haq is new senior minister of BARMM

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews)—Abunawas Maslamama, more commonly known as “Von Al Haq” as former spokesperson of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF), has been appointed as senior minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

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Economist still positive

MANILA – An economist remains optimistic about the path of overseas Filipino workers’ (OFWs) remittances the possible United States recession.

Data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday showed a 2.4 percent year-on-year increase in cash remittances to USD2.569 billion in February this year.

Although the cash inflows last February were lower than the previous month’s USD2.76 billion,

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) chief economist Michael Ricafort

“still a good signal for the economy.”

“The slowdown in OFW remittances data may also have to do with the relatively higher prices/

major host countries for OFWs that fundamentally reduced the remittances sent back to the Philippines,” he said.

Ricafort said the weakening of the peso against the US dollar is also a factor for the lower remittances last February.

The peso weakness, he added, “also partly reduced the need to send more OFW remittances due to higher conversion rate for

PH needs to empower more women consumers - banker

THE Philippines has made progress in promoting gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, but much work remains to be done.

While more women are able to pay for major purchases and women-owned micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are on the rise, they continue tonologies, and markets that will allow them to invest in and venture into entrepreneurship.

At the CNN Philippines’ #EmbraceEquity Women’s Summit, BDO Vice President and Head of Sustainability Marla Garin-Alvarez shared insights on how women consumers and entrepreneurs drive the growth of MSMEs in the Philippines. She shared that 48% of BDO’s auto loans and home loans are by women clients, yet vehicles and homes are often marketed primarily to men. She highlighted that a

majority of BDO’s MSME clients are women-owned, with women accounting for 66% of their total client base.

“We need to ensure that women are able to explore opportunities for them to contribute to the economy. We are proud that we support women as consumers and as entrepreneurs through products and services offered by BDO,” Garin-Alvarez said.

Garin-Alvarez explained that while women are represented in the workforce and leadership, there is still a gap in women’s wealth accumulation. Women need both financial services such as investments, inheritance, and property ownership to help them build wealth.

Garin-Alvarez also added that from BDO’s experience, women entrepreneurs have a better repayment history. She emphasized that providing adequate support to women entrepreneurs is

crucial to encourage more of them to venture into entrepreneurship that brings growth to the economy.

Greater collaboration between the government, financial institutions, and the private sector should be established to create a more enabling environment for women consumers and entrepreneurs. This includes mentoring, training, and networking opportunities that will help women conindependent and women entrepreneurs to start or to scale their businesses.

the US dollar vs. the Philippine peso.”

Ricafort said the risk of recession for the world’s largest economy may likely dampen OFW remittances due to slower global trade/exports, investments/ FDIs (foreign direct investments), and other business/ economic activities.

He also attributed the sustained year-on-year rise in remittances to the faster

GCash Padala adds 3,000 more outlets

LEADING mobile wallet GCash has expanded its money remittance service as it partners with PERA HUB, a retail brand of PETNET under Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. The partnership expands the reach of GCash Padala to more than 3,000 remittance centers that can cater to mil-

GCash bags Best Digital Wallet Award

FURTHER solidifying its potechnology innovations and services in the Philippines, GCash, has once again been awarded by The Asian Banker (TAB) as the Best Digital WalExcellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2023.

The award highlights the impact of GCash in the lives of over 79 million Filipinos by making safe digital transactions accessible, in line with its vision of “Finance for all”. Proving totech sector, this recognition is also GCash's third consecutive year to be recognized by TAB, and serves as an addition to its multiple accolades from the award-giving body.

“We at GCash are proud to receive this award from The Asian Banker Global Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2023. Recognizing our efforts to championtry for three consecutive years fuels our motivation to strive harder to innovate for good by providing access to millions of Filipinos, wherever they may be”, said GCash Chief Marketreceived the award on behalf of the company in Vietnam.

GCash continues to prioritize security, reliability, and relevant content and services in its app made to address its users’ needs, making it one of the largest digital ecosystems

lions of Filipino recipients. With PERA HUB, GCash users can now send money to recipients who are non-GCash users with fees of as low as P5 for P500. This saves travel time for the sender by simply using their smartphones to send money to their loved ones

Firms empower online MSMEs

TOP app, BillEase, and the country’s only in-app commerce platform, ChatGenie have embarked on a partnership to empower micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSME).

Founded in 2020, ecommerce and retail company ChatGenie leveraged its expertise by providing solutions to sudden changes in consumer behavior and

Smart supports SIM Registration extension

PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications reiterates its request for the extension of SIM registration deadline for another 120 days to give subscribers ample time to register their SIMs.

In a formal request letter Regulatory Affairs Department

with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Smart said extending the deadline would give subscribers more time to secure valid IDs or proofs of identity required under the Republic Act No. 11934 or SIM Registration Act.

"With the mandatory SIM registration now in place, lack of IDs remains a challenge to those availing mobile communication services. These individuals without valid IDs are at a higher risk ofsion, and marginalization as mobile communications may be their only means of accessing online informa-

"Pormal na po naming isinumite ang kasulatang humihiling ng 120 days extension para po sa SIM registration process, from after April 26. Extending the deadline will give our remaining 50% subscriber base ample time to register. Sa kasalukuyan, 121 days lang ang inilaang panahon para makapag-register ang lahat ng 160 million subscribers sa buong bansa," said Cathy Yang, Group Corporate Communications at PLDT and Smart.

"Comparatively, in other countries, tulad ng Indonesia at India, public telco entities were given 1 to 2 years of a registration window. Makatutulong din sa ating subscribers ang extension na ito to secure valid IDs or proofs needed to register their SIMs. Gusto po nating iwasang

ma-alienate or ma-left behind ang remaining 50% na hindi pa nakakapag-register. So sumusuporta po kami sa pag-extend ng deadline by another 120 days from April 26," Yang added.

Smart has set up hundreds of assisted SIM registration booths in far-flung areas all over the country in close collaboration with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), DICT, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the inter-agency committee on remote areas registration, and other public telecommunications entities.

Through this initiative, Smart and value brand TNT offer information and guidance on how to register SIMs using acceptable ID cards, and provide physical assistance especially to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and those using non-data phones.

New and existing Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers may also visit PLDT and Smart stores, or access Smart’s SIM registration portal through https://simreg. smart.com.ph/; Postpaid users can simply text YES to 5858, while their registration through their authorized representatives.

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And X-ing is for Crossing

JUST recently, I chanced upon a poem that captures one of our many shared moments. It’s entitled The Valuable Time of Maturity, written by Brazilian writer and artist, Mario de Andrade.

"I counted my years and discovered that I have less time to live going forward than I have lived until now. I have more of a past than a future. I feel like the boy who received a bowl of candies.

when he realized there were only a few left, he began to taste them deeply.”

I am certain everyone has had their own ‘bowl of candies’ experience in life so you know what that means, especially now, when time is nearly running out. However, for some of you, Andrade’s allusion to a spent youth might not have been the only thing he wrote about.

Even as the younger years might not have been that wild for most, there must’ve surely been moments wherein one felt that you could live forever. Back in the early 80s, I had my share of meeting some wild youths, whose motto had been “walang kamatayan”, which roughly translated meant not afraid to die. While the companionship lasted (which really wasn’t that long), it was great fun, although at most times, I found myself being just an observer of sorts because I couldn’t really bond with them who were much younger in both age and trips. In the later years, I had met a few again in another chance almost ‘out of candies’ . One even quipped, “No more beers and liquors for me brod, only tea this time.”

Where lies the real fun in tree planting

THE entire column of ours in yesterday’s edition of this that had happened in certain low-lying areas of the city’s downtown district. We harped on the most likely reasons why the current summer season.

In a broader context the issue was really about the environment and the impact of climate change on the present global ecological condition.

Coincidentally, the enlarged picture on this paper’s front page was that of a group of former seminarians, brothers, teachers and other professionals planting trees in drums right at the vicinity of an auto care center only a few meters away from the Davao River along the by-pass road from San Rafael to C.P. Garcia Diversion Highway.

Funny, but we have this naughty idea that if the river is a human being with a mind, it might be thinking that the tree planters were spiting its capability of bringing havoc on its course when it unleashes its might.

and that tells a lot.

In many senior convos, I hear a lot about the concept of ‘aging gracefully’ which seems odd to me. Grinch that I might have turned into, I always felt that, the term might as well be a placebo to compliment one on their age. Just accept it , no need to coat it; it’s part of nature, whether you like it or else. After all, grinch or gracious, you’re old. Period. I remember once in Perth, Australia, a little kid had asked me my age. I said 52. And he exclaimed, “wow, that’s old!” No coating that.

Well, back to the poem. (I hardly do it but for and read.) It might as well help to be a mantra one day. After De Andrade had enumerated all that he had deemed useless in his aging years, he ends with with only the essential as ‘it is what makes life worthwhile’. “I do not have time to deal with mediocrity... Yes, I am in a hurry... to live with intensity...I intend not to waste any part of the goodies I have left.”

Let’s start counting them candies, people.

EDITORS’ NOTE:

But the activity was done by the group that included the Chairperson of the Davao City Council’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee, Hon. Temujin Ocampo, is really worth everybody’s appreciation. Yes, what the group did was only a minuscule of the gargantuan efforts needed to confront climate change. But the minuscule if done by if the planted tree seedlings will be able to grow into trees that can help prevent erosion and hasten replenishment of the dwindling liquid in our aquifer.

Honestly however, with the present attitude of our people on such activities as tree planting, and even those who are doing the planting themselves, or the organizers, be they private group or government agencies, the chances of attaining the objectives of the activity is close to nil.

Why are we saying this? It is because the organizers of tree planting in the past as well as these present days, seem to have neglected the very important element in planning the re-greening process. And what is this component we are talking about?

It is very simple. That is engaging the community in the location where trees seedlings are planted. By engaging we mean make them a part of the process from the site clearing to planting to caring for the seedlings up to a period of time when they can grow on their own.

Since every activity requires some kind of funding for its execution, the organizing group or groups should consider incentivizing the project. The community residents must feel that they can have rewards for their efforts to take care of the planted seedlings so that their “for all we care” attitude will be done away with.

We know of one such tree planting project where the location was a logged over area somewhere in Upper Kibalang in Marilog District, and another along the road from Magtuod going to New Carmen up to New Valencia in Tugbok district.

In Upper Kibalang site the organizers coordinated with the awardee-settlers. If they were given a number of hectares by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to farm out of the log-over area what the organizers did was enter into agreement with the settler-awardees for them to plant trees together with the organizer group or groups in say 2 hectares. The organizer/s gave them seedlings of cacao, coffee and other fruit trees for them to plant in the remaining three hectares along with cash crops.

The organizers also set aside a budget intended to pay as reward money to the settler-awardees for taking care for the plants. And they are paid with a minimal amount based on the number of surviving trees monitored every six months for at least three years. In applying this scheme, all settlerawardees with lots utilized for the tree planting project are policing their own area.

The tree planting activities were done some 13 years ago and clearly if one takes time out to do climbing hills in growth of trees.

The same thing happens in the tree planting site along the Magtuod-New Carmen-New Valencia road. Starting a few New Valencia or a stretch close to four kilometers, the narra, tugas, and mahogany trees are now fully grown with trunks having diameters of between ten to twelve inches, These are planted roughly at about eight to ten feet apart that the

Embracing Diversity in the BARMM, Inclusion in Cultural Industry

ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews) – I am happy to have attended the Zoom forum on creative industry sponsored

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AZURIN... (frompage2) illegal drug activities, that I am serious about unmasking the members of the syndicate -- whether in the government or crime group. Contrary to what many of our critics say, let me also categorically say that there was no attempt to cover-up or to exculpate PMSgt Rodolfo Mayo from his involvement in the illegal drug operations,” Azurin said.

He admitted he was aware of and approved the tactical plan to use Mayo in order to illegal drugs trade.

He also maintained that there was never a plan to set Mayo free and not charge him over the recovery of illegal drugs in his possession.

Asked why he just spoke now after a week that the issue was disclosed by Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos, the PNP chief said, "I have to give 'yung mga ibang naakusahan their time to also explain their side. Kaya nga inuna natin si Domingo (I have to give the other accused chance to also explain their side. That's why we put has something to say."

Azurin also vouched for Domingo’s credibility and inthat he is “certain” that he has no involvement in the illegal drugs trade or any interest in it.

“I placed Gen. Domingo in PDEG because during the time I was assigned to DRPM [Directorate for Personnel and Records Management], I knew the official and I am certain that Gen. Domingo has no involvement in drugs. He is not tainted with that, so I have to put someone who is not tainted there because I do not know

explained.

Abalos, meanwhile, said that all bases must be covered to ensure that the cases against the 990 kilos shabu haul seized in Oct. 2022 will not be dismissed.

day at the SMART Araneta Coliseum, Abalos pointed out that the personalities shown in the CCTV footage have a lot of explaining to do to determine what transpired in the PHP6.7 billion worth of shabu seized from Mayo on Oct. 2022 in Manila.

He noted that having an air-tight case against the said cops is ‘napakaimportante (very intense investigation is being conducted.

‘Tougher replacement’

Meanwhile, seven days before his retirement, Azurin said he wants his replacement to be tougher and level-headed than him.

“Definitely, ang ire-recommend ko nga yung mas mahigpit pa sa akin dahil naglelevel up tayo. Kung mapapansin mo ako yata ang isang Chief PNP na walang asim at walang arrive. Yun ang nasa record kaya ang kailangan natin yung nagle-level up pa. Hindi natin kailangan yung wala siyang prinsipyo, wala siyang commitment sa Presidente. Let us not compromise the President. He is the only person we've got para i-angat ang ekonomiya ng bansa natin na ito. Huwag natin walanghiyain ang Presidentemend the one that is stricter than me because we are leveling up. If you notice, I think I am a Chief PNP who is a low pro-

What we need is someone who will level up. We don't need someone who has no principle, no commitment to the President. Let's not compromise the President. He is the only person we've got to lift the economy

at Camp Crame on Monday.

“As I hang my police uniform seven days from now, I hold my head high knowing that I have served the country, and the 228,000-strong PNP well -with my integrity and credibility intact, that I will conclude my tour of duty, knowing fully well I have done my job to my people, my country and our almighty,” Azurin added, who is a member of the Philippine Military Academy “Makatao” Class of 1989. He was appointed by Marcos as the country's 28th top cop in August last year.

Among the possible contenders for PNP chief are themand group -- deputy chief for administration Lt. Gen. Rhodel Sermonia, deputy chief for operations Maj. Gen. Jonnel Estomo and Lt. Gen. Michael John Dubria, chief of the directorial staff.

Other contenders are Directorate for Intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management chief Maj. Gen. Eliseo Cruz; Criminal Investigation and Detection Group chief Brig. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr. and National Capital Gen. Edgar Alan Okubo

Azurin is set retire upon reaching the mandatory age of 56 on April 24. He has been in the police service for over 38 years, and the first PNP chief of the

DACS...(frompage2) see the grade of an exam, or in order to continue to the next semester, or in order to receive one’s diploma.”

The failure of the students to pay their school obligations will result in employees of private schools not also getting paid in return. “And the public service of private education falls,” it added.

The statement also criticized the bill’s declaration of policy, saying it is “deceptive.”

It was referring to the bill declaring that the policy of the government is “to promote the right of all citizens to quality education and to ensure access to educational services regardless of personal or socioeconomic circumstances.

In calling the policy deceptive, the association pointed out: ”For while the Constitution indeed makes it the responsibility of the state to `promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and [shall] take appropriate steps to make education accessible to all’ free education is constitutionally guaranteed only in basic

education.”

Even with the passage of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Act, the statement said universal education “is dependent on `the complementary roles of public and private institutions in the educational system.’”

“Access to the educational services of private schools therefore is not for those who freely avail of their services `regardless of personal or socio-economic circumstances’. Those who freely avail of their services must freely pay their obligations. Otherwise, private education, an integral part of the Philippines system of education, will die,” it added.

The association pointed out that access to the genuine Catholic education is the right of Catholics and is only possible through private schools. “Because of the values cultivated in Catholic schools, Catholic education has also become a byword for quality education, even while there are many quality private schools that are not Catholic.”

To make the proposal

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Maslamama said that he can be called “senior” because as early as 1973, he was already active in the revolution, which he said eventually led to “a colorful narrative of our lives.” He was referring to his being a rebel leader and now among the leaders of the Bangsamoro government.

Meanwhile, at the press briefing at Macacua’s office along Sinsuat Ave. in Cotabato City, he updated the media about the urgency to organize the Sangguniang Panlalawigan is vital for the full governance of the new province to work.

At least 20 persons for the eight elective board member seats have been nominated by political and civil society

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of the house bill because it is needed, many have talked to me because it is very need-

House Bill 10554 amends Republic Act 11515, the law that extends the DLPC franchise for another 25 years. HB 10554 would expand the current franchise areas of DLPC by including Tagum City, Island Garden City of Samal, the municipalities of Asuncion, New Corella, Kapalong, San Isidro, Talaingod in Davao del Norte and the town of Maco in Davao de Oro.

However President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vetoed HB 10554 as it infringes into the subsisting franchise given to NORDECO.

Rep. Nograles said in the they have studied the grounds of the President in vetoing the

pro-student, the statement added, what could have been done to support needy students has been to “grant them scholarships or soft long-term loans or support in innovationoriented research and in entrepreneurial start-ups.” provided the educational institutions support in developing libraries, laboratories, research facilities, and communications equipment,” it added.

It pointed out that students who are poor “are not helped by postponing their contractual obligations,” but by laws that alleviate the “obligations for the deserving, or remove them altogether.”

“Short of this, considering the state of education in the Philippines today where public education is increasingly subsidized by the State, it is wise to allow the private schools to continue operating their schools in the manner they, their clientele, and their stakeholders freely agree on. It is enlightened to help needy students fulfill these agreements,” it concluded.

groups to complete the lineup.

Macacua confirmed his meeting with Mayor Datu Lester Sinsuat (of Datu Odin Sinsuat municipality in Maguthe husband of appointed OIC-Vice Gov. Bai Ainee Limbona-Sinsuat; and Datu Ali Midtimbang (former mayfather of the Maguindanao del Sur OIC-Vice Governor Datu Nathaniel Midtimbang.

“For now I have no authority to divulge what we have discussed but it was a delightful and positive meeting,” Macacua said.

“Hopefully we can submit the names [of the nominees] by next week,” he added.

Among the issues they

bill and have taken steps to address it.

“Inaral natin ang grounds tama rin naman na may grounds ang president natin na iveto ang bill because magkakaroon ng competition issues, franchise issues and constitutional issues and now ang bagong house bill inaddress na po ito lalo na merong competitive scheme, may process paano hindi naman kawawa ang nordeco at ang mga napagiiwanan. May carve out plan and mas napagusapan na hindi na siya veto,” Rep. Nograles said.

She said that many have bill which was pushed by her brother, erstwhile PBA Partylist representative Jericho Nograles in the last congress.

“Hirap na hirap na ang mga tao (the people are suf-

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recovery of OFW-host countries.

Remittances from OFWs are among the growth drivers of the domestic economy as these boost consumer spending, which accounts for at least 75 percent of the

economy.

“For the coming months, single-digit/modest growth in OFW remittances could continue as OFW families/dependents still need to cope up with relatively higher prices/ inflation locally that would

discussed, Macacua said, is the seat of provincial government of Maguindanao del Norte.

He said that Mayor Sinsuat admitted that while Republic Act 11550, the law that mandated the split of the province, indicated that the seat of Maguindanao del Norte will be in his hometown, there was no purchase yet of a land for the capitol site.

What Macacua is proposing is to instead use the old capitol compound in Simuay in his hometown of Sultan Kudarat. He said “it is huge and is owned by the province.”

He said that a legislation could move the proposed capitol site. (Ferdinandh Cabrera /

cited Samal Island which is burdened by the inability of the current franchise provider to provide adequate power to the island known as a major tourism destination.

She said it was mainly groups from Samal who haveing the bill.

“Hopefully by May meron na tayong second hearing kasi nga may pinasubmit po tayo sa different entities and government agenices para maaral pong Mabuti kung kinihinglan na jud talaga (Hopefully by May we will have the second hearing because we have required the submission from different entities and government agencies so we can study thoroughly if it is really need-

require the sending of more remittances, as well as some normalization of spending by consumers/households for both essential and non-essential as the economy reopened towards greater normalcy,” he

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anytime and anywhere.

To claim the transfer, the recipient simply needs to visit the nearest PERA HUB retail outlet, present a valid ID and the Padala Reference Number they received via SMS.

“At GCash, our core mispartnership with remittance outlets is not merely for expanding our business but more importantly, to help our users connect to their loved ones and be able to support their family wherever they are in the counMartha Sazon said.

This partnership further

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pandemic protocols. Today, the company offers an end-to-end approach that allows thousands of businesses to set up shop on platforms like Facebook Messenger, Viber, and GCash, without having any coding experience or separate app downloads. ChatGenie's fastgrowing multichannel In-App Commerce platform lets customers shop via direct message and provides integrated online payment and automated delivery services to millions of customers online without having to leave the app's messaging thread.

Launched in 2017, BillEase is a versatile finance app that provides various financial services such as personal loans, e-wallet top-ups, prepaid load, gaming credits, bills payment, and a unique buy now, pay later (BNPL) service. This innovative

cements the position of GCash Padala as the widest remittance network in the Philippines with over 130,000+ doors through more than 73,000 partner merchants nationwide, including thousands of sari-sari store “Pera and PureGold, and remittance leaders such as Cebuana Lhuillier, Tambunting, Panalo Express, True Money, Express Pay, and PERA HUB.

“It has always been our priority to ensure convenience and accessibility of our remittance services, especially in different provinces nationwide. Through our partnership with GCash, we

feature allows customers to avail of installment plans even without a debit or credit card, making Bilservices.

The partnership will bring a new level of convenience to both consumers and merchants. Retailers will now be able to offer shoppers three cardless installment options at checkout, including Pay Later in 10 or 20 days, Pay in 4 installments for small-tomedium ticket purchases, and Pay Monthly over three, six, nine, or 12 months for big purchases with interest rates between 0% or 3.49 percent – the cheapest rate in the country.

Ragde Falcis, ChatGenie

"We are excited to partner with BillEase to provide our merchants with a broader payment solution

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ordinator of EPAHP.

These five organizations with their agricultural produce would supply the child minding centers located within the same community. These organizations Davao del Norte, and Davao de members had a 13% increase in recorded an increase of 13-20% in income.

Darilay said the success of the community organizations in the pilot project would mean an expansion of the program.

“Kasi nakikita natin na may

increase of income and nakakaaugment sa pangangailangan ng ating poor local farmers,” Darilay said.

The EPAHP is an interagency program that is designed as one of the key strategies of the government in addressing concerns on hunger mitigation, food and nutrition insecurity and poverty reduction.

The original program in 2016 had the convergence of the DSWD, the Department of Agrarian Reform, and the Department of Agriculture. In 2019 the program was enhanced adding new partners, roles, and responsibilities. (PIA/RG Alama)

Lot 299 pt. 339 SQM. Poblacion Glan Sarangani Province

Alfredo D. Barcelona Res. Bldg., 299 pt. 246 SQM. Poblacion Glan Sarangani Province

Alfredo D. Barcelona Untitled 149 pt. 80 SQM. Poblacion Glan Sarangani Province

Alfredo D. Barcelona Untitled 149 pt. 306.70 SQM. Poblacion Glan Sarangani Province

Alfredo D. Barcelona _________ 1948 19,703 Datalbukay, Glan Saragani Province

Alfredo D. Barcelona P-21899 248-A 12,455SQM. Tulaya, Glan Sarangani, Province

Alfredo D. Barcelona P-20826 250 13,540SQM. Tapon, Glan Sarangani, Province

Alfredo D. Barcelona Untitled 180,000SQM. Mudan, Glan Sarangani, Province

Nelda Ll. Barcelona T-30558 243-A 30,616 SQM. Tulaya, Glan Sarangani, Province

Nelda Ll. Barcelona T-22410 247-B 11,305 SQM. Tulaya, Glan Sarangani, Province

USUFRUCT:

WHEREAS, WE, the aforementioned surviving legal Heirs of Alfredo D. Barcelona, do hereby agree to allow

NELDA LLENOS BARCELONA to exercise the rights and obligation of a usufructuary over the above-mentioned properties as provided for under the Law on Usufruct of the New Civil Code of the Philippines;

WAIVER OF RIGHTS:

WHEREAS, WE, the aforementioned surviving legal Heirs of Alfredo D. Barcelona, do hereby Waive our Rights in favor of the LAWRENCE L. BARCELONA on Lot. No. 149 pt. consisting of THREE HUNDRED SIX/ SEVENTY (306.70) Square Meters more or less, embraced under ARP No. 2020-02-0001-01185 located at Poblacion Glan, Sarangani Province;

WHEREAS, WE, the aforementioned surviving legal Heirs of Alfredo D. Barcelona, do hereby Waive our Rights in favor of the MONICA DU BEDREJO on Lot. No. 149 pt. consisting of EIGHTY (80) Square Meters more or less, embraced under ARP No. 2020-02-0001-01179 located at Poblacion Glan, Sarangani Province;

WHEREAS, WE, the aforementioned surviving legal Heirs of Alfredo D. Barcelona, do hereby Waive our Rights involving an agricultural land containing an area of 18.0000 hectares located at Mudan, Glan, Sarangani Province per ARP No. 2020-02-0021-00077 in favor of: NOEL L. BARCELONA

are able to help Filipinos send money to their loved ones more easily in over 3,000 locations nationwide,” said PETNET

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that will help them grow their businesses. ChatGenie is committed to providing our retailers with opportunities by maximizing the world's biggest apps; this collaboration is a testament to that commitment."

Co-Founder of BillEase, added, step towards achieving our misthat are accessible and convenient for both retailers and consumers. By offering our BNPL service through ChatGenie's innovative platform, we are providing a frictionless payment option that aligns with this shift toward digital transactions." Through BNPL service, underserved consumers can now option, while merchants can increase their sales by offering a wider range of payment methods. Research and Market reported that BNPL payments in the Philippines are expected to grow by 22.5% on an annual basis to reach USD 1.9 billion in 2023.

Davao Ros-Ver Pawnshop, Incorporated

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 February 2023. 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 PAGASA PAWNSHOP; magsubasta sa tanang prenda nga naremata atong Pebrero 2023. Ang tanang prenda dungan nga ibaligya sa publiko sa mga sumusunod nga dapit og petsa:

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in its market. Currently, GCash serves 83% of the country’s adult population, with over 5.8 million partner merchants and social sellers. GCash offers a complete suite of products and services such as GCredit, GSave, GLoan, GGives, GInsure, GInvest, GCrypto, Send Money, Pay Bills, Buy Load, and has recently launched overseas services in countries like

the US, Japan, and Australia.

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LATE VIVENCIO G. CHUA and LEONIDA R. CHUA Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, notice is hereby given that the estate of the late VIVENCIO G. CHUA who died intestate on August 27, 2001 and LEONIDA R. CHUA died intestate on August 25, 2021 both at Southern Philippines Medical Center – Davao City; That the deceased at the time of their respective deaths, leaving real and personal properties, more particularly described to wit:

A. A parcel of land covered by containing an area of One Hundred Twenty (12) Square Meters more or less, known as Lot No. 5, Block 3, Pcs-00-002684 situated at Tugbok (now Catalunan Grande), Davao City.

B. A registered in the name of particularly described to wit: 1101-00000895166 LAI8186 K3DJ519733

L54A5M2E1LG805811 Make Changan Van 39690345-2

C. A sum of money deposited/maintained with in the name of under amounting to Php_________;

D. A sum of money deposited/maintained in the name of under amounting to Php_________;

E. A sum of money deposited/maintained in the name of under linked to BDO bearing the in the name of which is pensioner’s account connected to the late Mr. Chua’s Social Security Services (SSS) membership account, amounting to Php_________;

F. A sum of money deposited/maintained with in the name of under linked to in the name of amounting to Php_________;

That the said properties mentioned above has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE OF THE LATE VIVENCIO G. CHUA and LEONIDA R. CHUA made and executed by and among their heirs per Doc. No. 490; Page No. 99; Book No. IV; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public Atty.

Joan F. Anugot-Melo of Davao City.

SHOULD READ AS:

EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE OF THE LATE VIVENCIO G. CHUA and LEONIDA R. CHUA

Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, notice is hereby given that the estate of the late VIVENCIO G. CHUA who died intestate on and LEONIDA

R. CHUA died intestate on August 25, 2021 both at Southern Philippines Medical Center – Davao City;

That the deceased at the time of their respective deaths, leaving real and personal properties, more particularly described to wit:

A. A parcel of land covered by containing an area of One Hundred Twenty (12) Square Meters more or less, known as Lot No. 5, Block 3, Pcs-00-002684

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF ATTY. ALFREDO D. BARCELONA, SR. with USUFRUCT and WAIVER OF RIGHTS

Community

Davao Travel, Leisure Expo returns

THE Travel and Leisure Expo (TLEX) Davao is set to make a grand return on May 11-14, 2023, at the SM Lanang – SMX Davao, with the theme "A World of Exploration". This year's event promises to showcase the best of the city's rich culture and travel destinations while boosting local tourism and hospitality businesses.

Agency to expand feeding program

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TURNOVER of annual support to Welfare Action Foundation of Davao City Inc. (Boystown Davao). Davao Light and its the wards under

care

Boystown Davao. Present during the event are (L-R) Davao Light’s Legal Affairs Department Head Atty. Sherwin Quilatan, Reputation Enhancement Department Head Fermin Edillon, Vice President-Admin Head Reynold Felix; Boystown Davao’s President Salvador A. Angala and staff members.