MINDANAO TIMES, May 10-11, 2023

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‘Scammer’ arrested

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The National Bureau of Investigation-Southern Eastern Mindanao Regional Office(NBI-SEMRO) -

vanni Uy Faustino. He was conference at its office on Tuesday, May 9. -

marked money in an enand he was victimized

man said he will file a night market scam invited victims to invest with Fraternal Order of Eagles,

which he used to his ad-ised victims they would get their share interest after a scheme.

The victims managed to get their money in the the fourth month. He start-

-ner and four other identified individuals. However, he declined to give their names since they are still at large.

"We are now giving information to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) if they are registered," he added.

Head agent Vicente Essex Minguez also said of syndicated estafa against

"Based on our surveillance monitoring, they are further said.

investments with unrealistic returns.

El Niño preparation 80% ready

Davao Media Council to help establish journalist’s credibility

ESTABLISHING integrity through fair and unbiased reporting without sacrito protect the press, the Davao Citizens Media Council chair said.

In an interview last May 9, Antonio Peralta,

BY: NICOLE BAULOS BURLAS

who is also the Honorary Consul of Finland, said journalists must practice a set code of values to establish their credibility to earn the respect of the public they serve.

Meanwhile, former TV broadcaster and 1st

District Councilor Temujin “Tek” Ocampo said in his privilege speech during the 18th Regular Session of the City Council on May 9 that the Davao Citizens Media Council can help initiate

“We are almost done with it, siguro 70 to 80% na among gihimo nga activity for the pre-active phase. We will review nalang sa amoang activities nga gihimo this coming Friday sa amoang regular meeting with the Execom (We are almost done with it. Maybe about 70 to 80% of the activities for the

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pre-active phase have been completed. We will review our activities this Friday during our regular meeting with the Execom),” city agriculturist Edgardo Haspe said.

He added they will be able to identify highly vulnerable areas by this week.

After the identification, Haspe said that they

would check the available water sources that could be utilized for the area.

“We will deploy kadtong mga water pump nato didto para magamit nato didto, pero kung walay available water source and accessible siya, ang CDRRMO water tanks pwede nato magamit

Groups laud ruling to ban toxic chemicals in Geneva meeting

THE CITY Transport and (CTTMO) warned drivers against tearing their citation tickets because the government has a system to trace

He said those with records could not renew their PUV IDs, motorized tricycle operators permits, (MTOP) and will not be eligible for the High Priority Bus System enrollment.

CTTMO head Dionisio

Abude said they discovered ten drivers who ripped the citation tickets issued by said it would not erase their liabilities.

" Bisan gision pa nila kay naa man tong original masulod gihapon kay ma encode gihapon tanan (The original still exists even if they tear it, and everything would be encoded)," he said.

Abude said the penal-

ties would only accumulate, adding to the driver’s burdens.

"Ang panawagan nato kung naa sila'y violation is anyway sila man, wala ma'y nagsugo nila ana, personal man nila na kay wala sila'y disiplina, so normal lang kay enforcer lang man ta. Ang violation makita sa enforcer nga naka-agi and naa ta'y almost 400 ka deputized police, so maka-issue silag

citation ticket. Kung dili nila bayaran karon tungod sa system makita na namo

(It is normal to [issue tickets] because we are only enforcers. The violations are seen by our enforcers and our almost 400 deputized police enforcers, so they issue the citation tickets. Those who will system),” Abude said.

Meanwhile, he con -

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews) – Environmental groups here lauded the decision to ban certain highly toxic chemicals found in plastics and pesticides during the recent gathering of world leaders in Geneva, Switzerland, for the 11th meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.

In a statement released by the EcoWaste Coali -

tion and the Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), around 120 countries agreed to add UV-328, Dechlorane Plus (DP), and Methoxychlor to the list of highly toxic chemicals subject to a global ban.

The Philippines became a signatory to the convention after ratifying it in 2004.

The groups said a

UNIVERSAL Islamic Center president Marilou Ampuan discusses the Philippine Halal Tourism and Trade Exposition at the SMX convention on May 25-27, 2023, during the Lifestyle Forum’s P.E.P Talks on Tuesday, May 9. Also in photo is Leo Salonga, marketing communications manager for the PHILBEX Davao 2023 on May 11-14 at the SMX Convention. by Sheendy Patricia Olivares/AdDU Intern

Unity Digital Infrastructure

UNITY Digital Infrastructure Inc. (Unity), a joint venture between Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC) and Partners Group, a leading global private markets clients, recently signed an Agreement and a Masterecommunications companies, Globe Telecom, Inc. (Globe).

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447 telecommunications towers and associated passive telecommunications infrastructure in Luzonback agreement for a consideration of PHP 5.4 billion.

Landbank-DBP merger will be executed: BSP

SMC boost incomes for local corn farmers

strategic locations acrossportfolio of assets will intowers and small cell poles nationwide.deploy a common towermunication services and

merger of governmentand Development Bank

Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla said. made. It must be implefrom

SAN MIGUEL Corporafood unit San Miguel over 1.3 million metric tons of corn, amounting toto date.

SMC president and CEO Ramon S. Ang said.

footprint, and portfolio of

Xiaomi Brings ‘Live Vivid’ Campaign to Davao City

BY CHUKING PANDIA/UM INTERN

XIAOMI PHILIPPINES successfully kick off its Redmi Note 12 Series in Davao City, May 5. This is a part of the Xiaomi Fan Festival (XFF) roadshows to bring its broad portfolio of products across the Philippines.

marketing presence not just important region," said XiDavao City in GMall,

Abreeza, and SM. In Mind-cept stores and planned totional concept stores.

"Marami pa po kaming

added. Vivo, and Oppo.

na part

initiative to source raw materials for its food products directly from lo--

try. Initially, it covers 13 provinces: Batangas, Bicol, Bukidnon, Bulacan, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Isabela, Ormoc, Pangasinan, Tar-

gram, we are assured of local corn supply for our local farmers are guaranteed a steady market crops. Buying directly

various provinces affect-

produce going to waste. Isabela province farmer Marjorie Gante

a renewed sense of security. “Nang dahil po sa programa ng San Miguel, hindi na po kami natatakot mag-ani o maglabas ng aming produkto dahil sigurado po kaming may pagdadalhaan ito. Hindi katulad dati na kung saan-saan pa kami naghahanap ng buyer at walang kasiguraduhan na maganda ang presyuhan at magiging maayos ang systema ng pagbayad sa amin (Because of San no longer afraid to plant -

Eurotel hosts Easter Egg Hunt across 4 branches

EUROTEL, a popular hotel chain in the Philippines, organized an Easter egg hunt event for kids and families The event was held simultaneously at four different Eurotel branches in Las Piñas, Makati, and North Edsa and Vivaldi-Cubao, with a total of 500 participants.

Eurotel is known for its convenient locations, modern amenities, and reasonable rates. The Easter egg hunt event was well-received by both parents and children who attended. A parent shared, “My kids loved the Easter egg hunt! It was a great way to celebrate the holiday and spend quality time together as a family.”

A representative from Eurotel shared that the event was their way of giving back to the community and showing support believe that events like these help bring people together, and we are honored to have been able to organize it,” stated by Ms. Mariel Quinto, Advertisings & Promo-

tions Manager.

Eurotel is committed to providing high-quality customer service and creating memorable experiences for its guests. Its affordable rates and convenient locations make it an attractive option for both business and leisure travelers in the Philippines.

For those interested in Eurotel and its upcoming events, be sure to visit their website at www.eurotel-hotel.com. Stay updated on their latest offerings and take advantage of their exciting promotions and packages. Book your stay at Eurotel and experience the best in hospitality and entertainment! Where service & comfort meet.

Davao ArtFest in Full Swing

THE DABAWENYO Artists Federation, Inc. (DAFI) is organizing the Davao Art Festival at La Herencia, Torres Street, from May 12-19, 2023.

The eight-day festival will showcase 14 Davao-based visual artists groups, art-related activities, and artistic performances.

DAFI has been mounting art shows exhibit, DAFI is unfazed and ready to face the challenges the Davao art community faces. So far, having mounted three virtual shows and two major onsite art events in SM Lanang Premier and La Harencia Davao Art Space, DAFI art events have thrived and garnered quite a following.

The federation comprises 14 artist groups, namely BaiHinang, Floral Artists of Davao, Bintana Art Gallery, Artists Initiative, Piguras Contemporary, Art Sanctuary, Art Pavilion, Davao Watercolor Society, Tabularasa, Pintanao, G.A.M.A., Guhit Pinasm, TM Artists, and La Herencia Art Space. These groups have a membership of a wide variety of artists. years, while others are tapping into their creative wellsprings. All these groups will exhibit their best works: sculptures, installations, and paintings.

Founded in 2020, DAFI was created

because many Davao artist groups wanted to unite and achieve common goals. This need and clamor for unity resulted in a melding of ideas and opinions in 2019. Its vision is to become the foremost cohesive visual artists organization in Davao City. Their mission is to establish an ecosystem of marketing processes to help artists sustain their creativity and be able to live on their art. It also desires to establish an artistic environment where artists can relentlessly produce artworks with utmost excellence, honest-to-goodness, creativity, and humility of heart. Furthermore, it also wants to provide an avenue for artists to uphold their rights and welfare.

The Davao ArtFest 2023 provides opportunities for artists and gives Dabawenyos an art experience where they can see a broader range of artworks. This is an opportunity to immerse themselves in the Davao art scene, engaging with the artists within themselves.

This has been the dream of DAFI president Josie Tionko and vice-president Victor Secuya. They have envisioned providing opportunities to broaden the Dabawenyos’ awareness and interaction with art. Together toward realizing this dream.

Regional cybercrime unit boosts campaign against digital offenses

PH and Indonesia bolster cross-border cooperation

THE PHILIPPINES and Indonesia (PHIL-INDO) once again bolstered their cooperation in protecting the borders of both countries, as the 37th Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) kicked off this year at Manado City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, from May 3 to 7.

CORPAT PHIL-INDO is a bilateral patrol between the Philippine and Indonesian Navies, carried out four times a year through Harbor and Sea Phases to foster interoperability and secure the maritime borders of both countries against piracy, smuggling, illegal crossing, and other criminal activities.

Present at the event were 35 delegates from the Philippine Border Commit-

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tee (PHBC) led by LtGen. Greg T. Almerol, Commander of Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom)/PHBC Chairman, and Commodore Carlos V. Sabarre, Commander of Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM)/PHBC Vice-Chairman.

Aside from the EastMinCom, NFEM, and Tactical Operations WingEastern Mindanao, the Philippine delegation was composed of representatives from government agencies such as Coast Guard District South Eastern Mindanao, Bureau of Immigration, National Intelligence Coordinating Agency 11, Department of Foreign Affairs 11, Bureau of Quarantine 11, Philip -

pine Statistics Authority 11, and observers from the AFP of Staff for Operations, J3.

The harbor phase activities began with suc( /PH/11)

BY GABRIELLE ARIADNE AGUILAR, PRINCESS LACORTE, AND SHEENDY PATRICIA OLIVARES/ADDU INTERNS

THE REGIONAL Anti-Cybercrime Unit (RACU) recorded nine online libel cases, eight scams, and two violations of R.A. 9995 or the "Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009" since January this year.

During a press conference at SM City Davao Annex, RACU XI chief PCol. Ricardo Punzalan said they processed 18 complaints for illegal access for the same period.

The most prevalent online scam in Davao City is fake online receipts where

buyers send a bogus "proof of payment" to an online seller. The vendor will later payment after shipping the product to the scammer.

But online buyers are also swindled by vendors who never ship the product after receiving the payment.

According to Punzalan, regional police director Brig Gen Alden Delvo issued a directive to address cybercrime complaints from victims outside Davao City. For instance, they can needing to travel.

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REGIONAL Cybercrime Unit XI chief PCol. Ricardo Punzalan, assistant chief PMaj. Ray Vincent Magto, and DCPCR team leader PMaj. Julius Santillana during the Kapehan sa Davao at SM City Davao. By Sheendy Patricia Olivares/AdDU Intern

IT must have been for me the only explanation. The mind just would not easily let go of a good thing. Or it could also be that, for any brain activity, what is really needed is a good soundtrack.

Last weekend, I was again at a small reunion of old theater friends; some of whom I haven’t seen since the 80s. The occasion was the yearly visit of one of our actors now based in the US who’ve made it one of her goals to gather whoever’s available at this time of year, her vacation schedule.

years of the pandemic), the resulting meet-ups had always been wracked with rambunctious laughter, impassioned singing (of both covers and originals from our numerous theater productions), and lastly, the fondest recollections of both good and bad times. As for the latter, with each meeting, it seems we won’t ever get used to the feeling of losing some members who have moved on.

I remember one classmate in high school who’s now a radiologist. During one checkup, who told me, “It’s funny, when we were younger, the topics whenever we met always centered around where to go, what to drink and who’s going out with who. Now, whenever we see an old classmate, it’s just to talk about who has recently died.” And who are left,

EGALITARIAN

DECEMBER

along with a handful personnel, we completed Mindanao study on trust, respect, safety, security and satisfaction.

BY ADRIAN M. TAMAYO

The study is expected to regularly measure the people’s perception of their lived experiences of safety and security, and create a map showing the Mindanao safety landscape.

It is important to measure Mindanao safety because Mindanao is a favorite victim of negative impressions, object of false claims, and nefarious projections.

Look, when a shooting happens in Mindanao, which happens everywhere across the globe, travel advisories to Mindanao are issued immediately.

It is a disservice to the many endeavors to bring peace and development to Mindanao, when a remote incident is reported as if it covers the whole island.

I would have added.

When my dad was still with us, he had likewise talked and complained about such. During one Sunday he said, all my close contemporaries are gone and he’s just realized he was the only one left. I guess now, with a happy thought I think he and his old pals must be shooting the breeze somewhere yonder, with the mum smiling under a shade.

Alas, for these ragtag group of theater practitioners now scattered all over and separated by the boundaries of work, country borders and beliefs, that scenario of no one left standing is still a long time coming. That must perhaps be the reason why I totally get it. Reunions at best, are only made more meaty and more enjoyable if done at the least, yearly or after longer intervals. Otherwise, they will have lost their magical thrill and just feel like any other weekly meeting of lonely hearts or any regular game of cards some old buddies love to do every weekend.

It has already been three days and I am still hearing the songs we have sung that Saturday night as I prepare breakfast and the last lyrics I play in my head before I doze off to sleep. Isn’t that a good thing? All these good people playing in my head as I again reminisce how reckless we have been in those younger years.

People outside of Mindanao, or those who have not been here, are confused with Mindanao’s geography. The island is a bit smaller than South Korea, much larger than Hungary, Portugal, and Austria in Europe. These are countries the size of Mindanao.

And I have the science to prove that Mindanao is safe, that Mindanao is peaceful.

With more than 7,000 participants in a recently completed study of the Mindanao Development Authority, from January to February 2023, Mindanao obtained 88 percent safety rating. This is 4 percentage point higher than the 2020 Bicol Region study which reported 84 percent safety, and way higher that the 2017 NAPOLCOM where NCR posted 53.5 percent public safety.

In addition, the MinDA study also found out that the safest provinces are Basilan in BARMM, Zamboanga Sibugay in Western Mindanao, Iligan City and Lanao del Norte in Northern Mindanao, Davao del Norte in Davao Region, Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato in SOCCSKSARGEN Region, and Agusan del Sur in Caraga.

This is the science to prove that Mindanao is a safe haven for investments, travel, and living.

The many foreign nationals who have built a life and poured investments over the years, the public safety and the living testaments of how safe Mindanao is today.

That is why we have to communicate the fruits of peace and development. We have to communicate with logic and science the ground realities. We have proven that development assures peace, and peace accelerates development.

And when harmony is disrupted, we have to communicate that disruptions happen anywhere in the world, why would Mindanao be singled out and seen uniquely with it?

When it happens in Mindanao, in fact there is nothing to worry about as these punctuations to security are remote and distant in between.

What is true and evident in Mindanao today is its peace. The peace has its dividends in the form of increas-

We have to tell the compelling story of Mindanao--the story of peace, bounty and beauty.

EDITORS’ NOTE:

“The Many Metaphors of Mothering While Grieving”

MOTHER’S Day will always be bittersweet for mothers who have babies both in heaven and on earth. I’m part of that club. And just like how we often argue that motherhood is unique for every mom, many people still make the grave mistake (pun intended) of looking at a grieving mother as one of the same things. But nothing could be further from the truth.

Motherhood is often described using metaphors: it’s like a marathon, a rollercoaster, a juggling act. But for mothers who are parenting a new child while grieving the loss of another, the metaphors become even more complex and poignant.

It’s like trying to dance with one foot in the past and one foot in the present. The steps are slow, the movements awkward, and yet you must keep moving, keep dancing, even when it feels impossible. It’s like walking a tightrope, trying to balance the weight of grief on one side and the demands of motherhood on the other. It’s like standing in the middle of a storm, with the wind and rain battering you from all sides. And yet, in the midst of the chaos, there is one that is both devastating and hopeful.

Motherhood is often likened to a never-ending swim in rough waters. But what happens when you’re thrown a boulder to carry while you swim? This is the reality for mothers who are grieving the loss of a child while trying the metaphor that best explains the struggle.

On the surface, it would seem like these mothers have the same problem. They’re all drowning. Period. So, throw them the same lifeboat in the form of cliché comments, like “just move on” or “everything happens for a reason”. Right? No. These words really do nothing but have our pain and suffering reduced to a Hallmark card platitude.

EO

THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) acknowledges and welcomes Executive Order (EO) No. 23, signed by mandates the creation of an Inter-Agency Committee for to Organise of Workers.

EO 23 directs the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of action plans among government agencies and members from the Executive branch—namely, the Executive Secretary, the Department of Labor and Interior and Local Government, Department of National Defense, Department of Trade and Industry, National Security Council, and the Philippine National Police—to ensure speedy and impartial investigation, prosecution, and resolution of cases related to workers’ rights to freedom of association and right to organise.

As the country’s independent national human rights institution, CHR has always stood in solidarity with workers and the protection of their rights. The Commission has consistently raised persisting labor issues that the government needs to address, including the prevalence of con-

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several measures to protect the integrity of the press. These include creating an environment of peace and reliability, serving as an adjudicator for fair reporting, and advancing the skills of journalists, among others.

“The Davao Citizens Media Council’s main objective is to create a mechanism for the promotion of press freedom, the protection of journalists and support for responsible journalism, to stave off attacks on the press such as libel suits and other forms

FORTY-SOMETHING

FIRST-TIME MOM

tant to leave the water for fear of forgetting our deceased child; in my case children. We want to stay where the grief is because it’s where we feel our children are most alive. We hold onto every memory, every trinket, and was anger. But I also know that it’s a desperate attempt to keep my children’s memory alive in a world that is all too willing to forget.

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of reprisals,” Ocampo said.

Along with that, the City Council passed a resolution recognizing the importance of the Davao Citizens Media Council.

Peralta also said journalists must also be mindful of the responsibilities that come with their job.

“Because it is not only just whether it is negative or positive, all of that will have an impact,” he said.

“What we’re trying to do here is to establish an atmosphere of transparency and, at the same time, get the trust of everybody to

BY JILL V. PALARCA

To be blunt about it, we don’t just need any of these nobody can help us but ourselves, it’s really not that easy to get on the raft on our own while you all cheer from afar. But we get it. Nobody wants to risk drowning with us into the depths of grief. It’s rare nowadays for people to jump into the water and save somebody. People often don’t realize that the boulders tied to these mothers’ ankles don’t have the same size and the same number. I lost two

Regardless of the differing sizes and numbers, the weight of this grief is insurmountably relative to the mother. The daily demands of caring for my remaining child; the third and last one, are like treading these waters

STATEMENT

COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

and the harassment and violence against union leaders[3].

CHR underscores that the same observations and recommendations were raised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) High-Level Tripartite Mission (HLTM) during their visit in the Philippines on 23 to urged the government to establish “a single presidentially mandated body to comprehensively identify and address all outstanding cases of alleged labor-related extrajudicial killings and abductions with priority emphasis on criminal investigation and prompt prosecution and accountability.”[4]

CHR hopes that EO 23 will directly comply with the above recommendation. The creation of the panel is a step towards resolving persisting labor issues and upholding labor rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of

work together for a freer press.”

According to Peralta, the media council is still in its formative stage. One of their plans is to develop a roadmap of activities to deas consulting stakeholders to gather inputs.

“The council is for everyone. It’s not just for a select few. That’s the way we like to model [it] like in Europe, in Sweden, where the press is freer, but at the same time responsible,” he said.

The nature of the media

Getting out of this abyss is often tempered by fear. left by the two who came before. The joy of my new of my older daughters’ smiles that we will never see again. The excitement of watching Andrea taking her Lyanna never got to walk at all. But every time I decide to wallow in these waters, the waves of guilt would come crashing over me. Andrea needs me to swim forward and seek peace on dry land because what I won’t heal from will be passed on.

The struggle is different for each grieving mother. But for a grieving mother with a remaining live child, the goal is the same: to stay alive. And so we persevere for every moment of heartache, there is a moment of joy. for every fear, we extract courage from our living child.

BIONOTE:

Jill Palarca is a licensed professional teacher specializing in Media and Information Literacy, and is also currently the chairperson of Media Educators of Mindanao. She is mom to angels Meryl and Lyanna, and rainbow baby, Andrea.

council only covers the entire Davao region, and should there is a need to go beyond Davao, Peralta said that it would be up to the body to decide.

On the role of the citizens and gov’t Peralta warned that some news on social media is fake, which became prevalent during the pandemic. That’s why people need to be vigilant to combat disinformation.

He also urged the police to ensure that the journalists get adequate protection from harassment and

Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the ILO's core conventions.

In the interest of participatory governance and genuine democracy, it is also crucial that the panel engage in meaningful dialogue with workers' organisations and other relevant stakeholders. Through this, they can be more informed and equipped in addressing the root causes of labor issues and provide effective recommendations on how to improve the labor situation in the country.

We note that some workers' organisations have been CHR hopes that the interagency committee to be formed remains impartial and objective in the conduct of their duties to truly serve the ends of upholding the human rights of all.

On its part, CHR continues to support and monitor measures which seek to protect and promote workers' rights and create an enabling environment for workers to exercise their human rights. We remain ready to support efforts in any way possible for decent work and the dignity of all.

physical threats by taking these reports seriously.

“That’s what we’d like to do, to establish that credibility of the council [so] that we can work with eve-

ryone, [such as the] stakeholders, especially those members of the media, and the general public itself. It’s a delicate balance that the council will play,” he said.

On

No. 23 for the creation of an inter-agency panel to protect workers’ rights to organize

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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 MAY 16, 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 MAYO 16, 2023.

EURO CIRCLE PAWNSHOP

SAN PEDRO ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-0521

EURO MAIN PAWNSHOP

ILUSTRE ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-7511

MATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL - TEL. NO.: 306-0665

EURO STAR PAWNSHOP

ILUSTRE ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-0667

EURO SUN PAWNSHOP

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

Roque Bldg., Matina Crossing, Davao City

Tel. # 234-6367

PAWNS NOT REDEEMED/RENEWED WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER EXPIRY DATES WILL BE AUCTIONED ON MAY 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.

General Lao, Toril Agton. Toril Buhangin

Cabaguio Panabo

MAY 16, 2023

MAY 16, 2023

MAY 11, 2023

MAY 03, 2023

MAY 30, 2023

MAY 16, 2023

MAY 19, 2023

MAY 25, 2023

TEL NO.: 321-2185 / 234-4844

All Pawned items at GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP, INC. and GABBYS’S INFINITE 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 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.

BRANCHES AUCTION DATE TEL. NOS. SAN PEDRO MAY 16, 2023 321-2185 ILUSTRE MAY 16, 2023 234-4844

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(We will deploy water pumps that we can use for the said areas, but if there is no available water source and the area is accessible, we can use the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) water tanks),”

Haspe said.

He added that the purchase of water pumps for dry spells was part of the Davao City 2020 disaster funds.

Haspe said they were also able to identify irrigation facilities that need

repair.“ Gipa -estimate na nako sa engineering for immediate repair, para ma ensure nga mudagan gyud ang atong irrigation facilities (The engineering department has been asked to estimate the immediate repair to ensure these irrigation facilities would work),” he said.

On March 27, CAgrO activated its pre-active phase for the El Niño phenomenon in line with Pagasa’s forecast that it will hit in the third quarter of 2023 and last until 2024.

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the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

Last week, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said the banks would be legally merged by November this year, with Malacanang expected to issue the Executive Order (EO) within this month.

The merger, approved by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expected to result in a stronger bank with total assets of around PHP4.18 trillion, a deposit base of about PHP3.59 trillion, and savings for the government of around PHP975 million annually.

The savings come from consolidating the banks' branches, with DBP being folded into Landbank given its higher capitalization at around PHP800 billion and larger number of branches nationwide.

Meanwhile, a member of the policy-making Monetary Board (MB) favors the planned consolidationnancial institutions (GFIs) after noting that Philippine banks, even the major ones, are smaller than their counterparts in some countries in the region.

"Our banks are really small. There's some rationale for having much larger banks, stronger banks," MB Bruce Tolentino said over the weekend on the sidelines of the business journalism seminar hosted by the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) in coordination with San Miguel Corporation (SMC).

In a statement on Monday, DBP said it has a "pendthe President on the results of the legal study conducted by the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG).”

"DBP reiterates GCG's legal study only delved into the proper mode of the

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global study, participated by various environmental groups, including EcoWaste and IDIS, found traces of UV-328 in spilled or lost pre-production plastic pellets found on beaches and in recycled pellets collected in 35 countries, including the Philippines.

Aileen Lucero, national coordinator of EcoWaste Coalition, said on Monday that there is a need to do a nationwide inventory on DP and UV-328 to inform and guide the country’s efforts towards elimination of these pollutants.

its toxicity and endocrine disrupting effects.”

The groups, however, expressed concern that world leaders allow certain exemptions to the prohibition on the use of UV-328 and DP, which might “cause harm to health and the environment for decades.”

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unsavory comments after their Facebook page was hacked. The take-down request is in progress, but they cannot presently access their page.

merger. It did not discuss the propriety of merger. In fact, based on the GCG's statements, no recommendation in favor of merger had been given. DBP maintains that the legal authority of the GCG is at best recommendatory and in no way binding on any government agency," it said.

The DBP said the planned merger "requires Congressional action," which the GCG earlier said is unnecessary.

It said the bank "shall zealously exhaust all available means to ensure that all issues and concerns are properly threshed out and effectively addressed in the proper and legal forum."

President R. Marcos Jr. will listen to the clamor of the people and follow the proper and legally-mandated process to protect and advance the welfare of the banking industry and the country in general," it added.

GCG earlier said it subPresident results of a legal study on the planned merger and discounted the need for legislative action to push through.

In a statement, GCG chairperson Justice Alex Quiroz said they "sought answers through the provisions of statutes and applicable jurisprudence on the matter."

He said the results of the study showed that through Republic Act 101499, otherwise known as the GOCC Governance Act of 2011, GCG has the power to merge GOCCs as proven by the on its ruling on Lagman vs. Executive Secretary.

The proposed merger of the two government-owned banks has been raised since the Aquino administration. (PNA)

She said plastic additives DP and UV-328 are considered high-production volume chemicals, especially in developed economies. Still, she added that they have yet to determine how much of these chemicals are manufactured, imported, and used in the Philippines.

She said Methoxychlor is largely banned or phased out in most countries but is not yet in the list of prohibited or restricted pesticides of the country’s Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority.

The environment groups added that a related study found UV-328 in “children’s toys and hair accessories, which is particularly alarming due to

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would have to go to difers, and even then, there would be no certainty as to whether prices would be good, or if we could get paid properly).”

Meanwhile, Emity Durog, who has been farming for 20 years, says the program saves them time, effort, and resources, as they no longer have to travel to different towns to sell their corn.

Violeta Develos, a generational farmer from South Cotabato, for her part, expressed gratitude to the company for coming up with such a program and its consistent payment scheme.

“Maraming salamat po San Miguel dahil sa inyong programa, kaming mga magsasaka ng mais ay nakadama ng pagpapahalaga at wala pang kumpanya ang nakakagawa nito. Mabilis pa ang bayad nakukuha na namin nang direkta ang pera (Thank you, San Miguel. Because of your program, corn farmers feel valued, and no other company has done this for us. The payments are quick and we receive the money directly).”

The direct corn buy -

Lawyer Mark Peñalver, executive director of IDIS, said the decision to ban these chemicals would support their advocacy to disallow the use of “toxic chemical ingredients in plastics and phase out products and packaging materials containing substances that are hazardous to human beings, wildlife, and the ecosystems.”

Lucero added that the decision to ban these chemicals is essential to redirect the economy onto a non-toxic circular path and ensure environmental health and justice across the globe.

“We laud COP-11 for agreeing to get rid of DP, UV-328 and methoxychlor in keeping with the promise of the Stockholm Convention to protect human health and the environment from these highly dangerous chemicals,” Lucero added. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

ing program is just among several initiatives SMC continues to implement to support farmers and the agricultural sector nationwide. SMC also locally sources other raw materials used by its businesses, such as cassava, through its cassava assemblers’ program, and poultry, with the help of contract growers.

When the COVID-19 pandemic broke in 2020, SMC opened Better World Diliman, a ready-market for excess produce bought from farmers at betterthan-farmgate prices and sold to consumers and resellers for low prices.

Better World Diliman has rescued over 1.7 million kilograms of vegetables from farmers.

Additionally, in partnership with Gawad Kalinga’s School for Experiential and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED), SMC has provided over P2M worth of scholarships to underprivileged youth in Sumilao, Bukidnon.

The program enables farmers’ children to complete a TESDA-accredited agri-business course and serves as a model for rural development through education.

"I-take down na gyud siya, nga tanggalon siya, [mao na ang] request namo. Sa makakita dili na mao ang purpose. Ang uban nagapost na ug dili maayo nga mga comment. Gihimo man gud namo na in 2016 para makapahibalo

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data connectivity.

"Aboitiz InfraCapital is committed to addressing the infrastructure gaps in the Philippines. Aligned with the Aboitiz Group’s goal of becoming the Phil-ate, this partnership between Unity and Globe will allow us to support mobile network operators in enhancing connectivity across the country, bringing even more Filipinos into the digital age," said Cosette Canilao, AIC President and CEO.

our partnership with Unity will enable us to further streamline our operations and promote technology as a tool to upgrade the standard of living across the nation but especially in Visayas and Mindanao, consistent with our vision of digital inclusivity. Reliable infrastructure cannot be stressed enough for a digital company like Globe especially now that our deliberate shift from telco to techco is robustly underway,” remarked Ernest Cu, Globe Telecom CEO.

Unity aims to be a onestop telecommunications infrastructure provider for mobile network carriers, providing solutions to the country's gaps in connectivity and internet access. To achieve this goal, Unity is looking to further build its portfolio of assets by developing new towers and acquiring existing towers in key areas nationwide. Through these efforts, Unity is playing a vital role in addressing the need for common towers, propelling the nation’s digital transformation, and enabling millions of Filipinos to access reliable internet services.

"At Unity, our commitment is focused on supporting the country's digital infrastructure initiative. We partner with all mobile network operators to address the growing demand for expanded coverage and improved connectivity, with the goal of reaching unserved and underserved areas," affirmed Robin Sarmiento, Unity Digital Infrastructure CEO.

"Signing this agreement with Unity is consist-

sa katawhan kung naa sila'y mga mulo nga pwede nila ipaagi sa Facebook (The request is to fully take down the page since it no longer serves its purpose. Others are already posting rude comments. We created that page way back in 2016 to allow people to relay their comments through Facebook)," he said.

The CTTMO is now using radio and other platforms to relay announcements and updates.

ent with our endeavor to and prudence in our transactions. We keep our shareholders' and customers' the right balance of funding sources and transformational projects designed to steer the company towards the digital forefront," expressed Rizza Eala, Globe Telecom CFO.

"We are proud of the continued growth of Unity and our work in partnership with Aboitiz InfraCapital. Since its formation in 2021, Unity has already built up a substantial tower and small-cell pole portfolio with major telecommunications companies in the Philippines. This is a significant step towards realizing our vision of positioning Unity as a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider that can deliver positive stakeholder impact over the long term through closing the country’s digital divide," said Andrew Kwok, Managing Director, Co-Head Private Infrastructure Asia, Partners Group.

The Philippines istal infrastructure development, particularly in expanding broadband and mobile services access. Taking advantage of this tremendous growth potential, the transaction with Globe supports Unity's position as an increasinglycal common tower industry. By providing innovative and reliable connectivity solutions, Unity is committed to advancing the country’s digital economy and enhancing social inclusion for Filipinos.

"Positioning ourselves as leaders in digital infrastructure brings us a step closer to our vision of becoming the Philippines’ first Techglomerate. Through the digital portfolio expansion of Aboitiz InfraCapital, we are empowering the country to stay connected and adapt to the ever-evolving digital landscape, driving progress and advancement for all," said Sabin M.

Aboitiz, Aboitiz Group president and CEO.

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“ Para madali po nating matugunan ang pangangailangan ng ating mga kababayan, ganun din po ‘yung social awareness namin, ‘yung computer awareness, at other awareness programs namin. Madali po nating mailalathala o mapapahayag ‘yon sa ating mga kababayan (This is to cater to the needs of our citi-

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c essive courtesy calls to Philippine Consulate General Angelica C. Escalona and Commander of the Second Fleet Command, Indonesia Navy/Indonesia Border Committee (IDBC) Chairman, RAdm. Maman Firmansyah on May 3. An Opening Ceremony and Dinner Reception followed on the same day.

Joint patrols of the BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS37) and aircraft NV-393 of the Philippine Navy and KRI ESCOLAR-871 of the Indonesian Navy along the Philippines-Indonesia border came after as part of the sea phase.

Through the joint efforts and assistance of the respective governments, the PHBC and IDBC also facilitated the repatriation from Indonesia, carried by

zens, including their social awareness, computer awareness, and for them to know our awareness program. We will be able to easily publish or announce that to them),” said Punzalan.

However, the cybercrime unit will soon launch its offices in Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental to make it more convenient

BRP Ricarte on May 5.

Meanwhile, LtGen. Almerol, accompanied by the heads of other government agencies, welcomed the crew of BRP Ricarte and the repatriates in an Arrival Ceremony at CAPT Feranil Pier, Camp Panacan, Davao City, on May 8.

He also presented an award to Commodore Sabarre and the PS-37 crew for the success of the 37th CORPAT PHIL-INDO, which contributed to the overall triumph of the Command.

In his speech during the CORPAT's opening, the EastMinCom Commander expressed the willingness of the PHBC to revise and improve the provisions of the 1975 border patrol and border crossing agreement to keep up with the complexities and evolving nature of the current secu-

DEED OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED SPS. RODOLFO J. SANTOS AND EUSEBIA B. SEQUINA

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late Spouses respectively, both died in Davao City;

That the deceased Spouses at the time of their respective deaths, left a parcel of land covered by Katibayan ng Original City of Davao, containing an area of Five Thousand Seven property has the subject of DEED OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED SPS.

for residents in these areas.

Meanwhile, RACU XI assistant chief PMaj. Ray Vincent Magto said they are negotiating with the provincial governments of Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte

Punzalan encouraged complaints so offenders could be taken to court.

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 March 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 PAG-ASA PAWNSHOP; magsubasta sa tanang prenda nga naremata atong Marso 2023. Ang tanang prenda dungan nga ibaligya sa publiko sa mga sumusunod nga dapit og petsa:

rity and defense landscape.

"We welcome endeavors to explore new opportunities for joint development, including countering terrorism and violent extremism, maritime security, and defense industry. The entire Armed Forces of the Philippines commit to strengthen our partnership in all joint endeavors and exert our best efforts to safeguard the maritime borders and best interest of our respective countries," he said.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE SPOUSES VELERIANO S. ONG and LUTGARDA SULLAN

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late Spouses Veleriano S. Ong and Lutgarda Sullan who died intestate on June 27, 1975 at Davao City, while Lutgarda Sullan who died intestate on October 16, 2001 at Illinois, United States, respectively; That the deceased at the time of their respective deaths are the registered owner of the parcels of land described as follows:

1.

Hundred Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty Nine (26,159) Square Meters more or less, situated in the Dist. Of Guianga, City of Davao,;

2.

containing an area of Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Nine (5,679) Square Meters more or less; situated at the Barrio of Gumalang, City of Davao; and 3.

Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Two (11,932) Square Meters more or less, situated at the Barrio of Gumalang, City of Davao;

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE PATRICIA ARMADA ANCHETA WITH WAIVER OF SHARES

NOTICE who died intestate on March 11, 2022 at her home, Catalunan Grande, City of Davao; That the deceased at the time of her death left the following real properties, to wit: of Catalunan Grande, City of Davao; containing an area of One Thousand (1,000) Square meters more or less;

Square Meters more or less”

Sarangani, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of Fifteen Thousand Fifty Four (15,054) Square Meters more or less” and

Mindanao, more particularly described as follows:

(MT-May 10, 17 & 24, 2023)

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED SPS. SIXTO P. BONSUBRE SR. AND EMERITA L. BONSUBRE

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late Spouses both died in Davao City;

That the deceased Spouses at the time of their respective deaths left a parcel of land covered by TRANSFER

Meters more or less;

has been the subject of DEED OF EXTREJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED SPS. made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No.

(MT May 10, 17 & 24, 2023)

SUNGCOG of Davao City.

(MT-May 3, 10 & 17, 2023)

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late RICARDO M. JARDIEL, JR., who died intestate on February 28, 2017 at Palomar Medical Center, San Diego; That the deceased at the time of his death left a real property which the deceased owned in common with his wife, the herein and the property are more particularly described as follows:

(MT-April 26, May 3 & 10, 2023)

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late RICARDO M. JARDIEL, JR., who died intestate on February 28, 2017 at Palomar Medical Center, San Diego;

That the deceased at the time of his death left a real property which the deceased owned in common with his wife, the herein and the property are more particularly described as follows:

Meters more or less.

properties has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS, made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. ATTY. VINCENT ANTHONY L. SUNGCOG of Davao City.

(MT-May 3, 10 & 17, 2023)

Meters more or less.

properties has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS, made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. ATTY. VINCENT ANTHONY L. SUNGCOG of Davao City. (MT-May 3, 10 & 17, 2023)

PEACE 911 Celebrates 5th Anniversary

BY: DONNA AGCAMBOT, THERENCE LAMBAN, AND VIELLE CASTILLO

Peace 911 is a developmental initiative under Executive Order No. 12 series of 2018. It acts to implement, coordinate, monitor, and focus on peace-sensitive programs.

It was established to urgently address the issues and concerns of insurgency in the Paquibato community, spearheaded by the Davao City Advisory Committee on Peace and Development. the local body applauds its stakeholders for their exemplary contribution to peacemaking. Among the awardees are foreign delegates, city councilors, the Peace 911 committee, the legal sector, security sectors, indigenous people’s structure, private sectors, national ofunit partners.

Mayor Sebastian Duterte, through Vice Mayor Atty. Jay Melchor Quitain Jr., reinforced the city’s commitment to sustaining the peace initiative.

“Rest assured that the city government of Davao

remains committed to furthering the initiatives that shall safeguard the best interests of all peace-loving Davaoeños,” Duterte said.

The fruit of the initiative is an achievement for of its visions of making the city insurgency-free for a year now.

Atty. Jonah Margarette Presto, Peace 911 focal person, said their goal is to attend to the needs of the people both from the farof the city.

Moreover, the peacemaking programs in Paquibato District will also be implemented in Calinan and Marilog districts.

Presto pointed out that the main challenge of Peace 911 is to maintain the ‘insurgency-free’ status of the city.

“With the city finally declared as insurgency-free, the next step is to ensure that peace would be sustained. So, achieving an insurgency-free city is one thing, and sustaining it is another thing”, Presto added.

THE REGION’S law enforcement agencies convened to coordinate their efforts on the prosecution, investigation and casebuilding against smuggling.

The Bureau of Customs, Collection District XII hosted the discussion at its Customshouse in

Sasa, Davao City, as part of Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio’s priority agenda to curb smuggling.

The meeting highlighted the legal procedures and compliances that must be ensured to build a solid case against smugglers.

The regional heads

and representatives from the Department of Justice, the National Bureau of Investigation, the Philippine National Police, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine Coast Guard, and other law enforcement agencies attended the

meeting.

The agencies have committed to sync and beef up their anti-smugident Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s agenda of upholding public order, safety, peace, and security and ensuring businesses. (PR-BOC XI)