MINDANAO TIMES, May 29-30, 2023

BY VIC N. SUMALINOG

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City still safe

RHODA GRACE B. SARON

spokesperson Major Catherine Dela Rey said in an interview on Sunday.

physical injury, rape, theft, robbery, car theft and motorcycle theft.

criminality campaign," Dela Rey said.

In fact, former President Rodrigo Duterte even noted that the "streets are not that safe anymore."

A week ago, architect Vlanche Marie Bragas was raped and killed in Calinan by unknown perpetrators,

prompting the creation of Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) Bragas.

"In terms of safety and security dili dapat mahadlok ang katawahan (people in Davao should not be afraid because the city is

safe and secured). Ang whole Davao city, we don't have direct threats what happened were isolated cases only, and nagkataon na sunod-sunod (it was just coincidental events that happened)," DCPO

The DCPO recorded 94 focus crimes in the city from January to April this year, which was down from 167 cases for the same period last year.

The eight focus crimes are murder, homicide,

"It is still low [crimes], " she said. "[This was because of] Effective and efficient ang conduct oftion activities like police visibility through patrols and implementation of anti-

For rape, she said they recorded 31 from January to April last year, down from the 57 cases for the same period last year.

But, Former President Duterte, in his speech at an event on May 25, said

THE CM Recto Street at night comes alive as the city bounced back from an economic disruption brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. BING GONZALES

Loosened restrictions led to a rise in vice-related violations

Free movies for PWDs on the table, mayor’s signature needed

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

THE CITY ordinance granting free movie access to persons with disability (PWDs) awaits the memorandum of agreement (MOA) to be signed by Mayor Sebastian Duterte and the cinema owners or operators.

Councilor Jessica Bonguyan, the Committee on Games and Amusement chairperson, bared this during the Katikaran sa FM Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) Thursday, May 25.

Bonguyan said thatnance giving free movie access is exclusive to Dabawenyo PWDs and that they can avail of the privilege from all cinemas.

“Ordinansya na gyud

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(MindaNews) — An es-

Marogong in Lanao del Surday, fearing the Islamic State-inspired Dawlah Islamiyah would attack their town in retaliation for the arrest of four of its members last Friday.

Shaminoden Sambitory, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Man-

boring towns of Binidayan, Balabagan and Madalum late Saturday night following the arrest of the four suspects.

Sambitory said the fear that the armed group would attack Marogong town prompted the residents to seek refuge elsewhere. “That is our initial report and we are closely monitoring the situation in Marogong town. The ofhe said.

He said a total of 259lies to nearby Binidayanbagan, and eight families to Madalum.

Marogong, Lanao del Sur. Map courtesy of Google Maps

Maj. Gen. Antonio Nafarete, commanding Division, said the arrests came after a combat team saw the suspects who were

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON AND MA. MIKAELA ALONSO/UM INTERN

THE RELAXED restrictions post-pandemic led to an increase in apprehensions of smoking and liquor ban violators this year.

Hernando Q. Las, OIC of the city’s Vice Regulation Unit (VRU), said they recorded 353 more arrests for anti-smoking campaign infractions this year and an increase of 253 for violations of the liquor ban.

“ Naay mga bar na gahi’g ulo, naa na sa duha o tulo ka bar ang napasirado sa Davao tungod nisupak sa liquor ban (There

are bars that do not follow, two or three bars have been closed in Davao for opposing the liquor ban),” he said during the iSpeak forum at City Hall last Thursday.

In fact, the unit collected more than P2 million inlators for the anti-smoking and liquor ban ordinances.

From January to March this year, the VRU has

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tors of the smoking ban, collecting fines of up to is slightly higher than thecorded from the same duration last year, totaling First-time violators of the anti-smoking ordinance

allegedly waiting for their supporters to bring food and supplies in barangays Piangologan and Pabrika in Marogong town last Friday.

“The suspects were caught off guard by the quick raid by the combat patrol,” Nafarete said in a statement.

the suspects as Muhammad

Nafarete said the four

Headteacher killed in ambush; another educator hurt in attack

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews) — A head teacher was killed while his coteacher who was driving the motorcycle they were riding was rushed to the hos-

while they were passing in front of the Manaulanan Elementary School in Pikit, North Cotabato.

Davao de Oro, PCA XI sign MOA for coconut seed farm and nursery

THE PROVINCIAL Government of Davao de Oro and the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) XI signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to establish a farm and communal nursery inside the Davao de Oro Farm in Barangay Pasian, Monkayo.

"There are several crops nga hiyang sa probinsya. Kani raman gyud murag pinaka ever resilient nga tanom. So, dili pede puro rata kamaisan, kahumayan .... dapat dako pud

ang pagtagad niining lubi (There are several crops suited for the province. But coconut is the most resilient crop. We can’t only focus on corn and rice, we must also pay close attention to coconut)," said Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga during the MOA signing at the Provincial Capitol on May 22.

Gonzaga and PCA XI regional manager Juvy T. Alayon led the MOA signing to formalize the bond and further help achieve production-market inte -

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coconut farmers in the province.

The agreement is part of PCA's Seed Farm Development Project, which aims to help local government units and state universities and colleges establish coconut seed farms. Throughcant increase in sources of seed nuts and seedlings in the future, thereby sustaining the coconut planting and replanting program of the authority.

DBP net income up 17% year-on-year to P1.23-B

will likely decelerate to 6.1 percent in May due to lower prices of food, an economist said Friday.

"Some food prices already started to ease recently on better weather conditions that led to some increase in supply that helps in lowering food prices, after some storm damage in the latter part of 2022 up to early 2023, especially the shear line that hit some parts of the Visayas and Mindanao," Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) chief economist Mi-

MANILA – State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines’ (DBP) net income rose 17 percent to hit PHP1.23 billion in the compared to the PHP1.05 billion posted during the same period last year.

Higher interest income from expanded lending activities to critical sectors of the economy as a result of increased economic activity fueled the double-digit growth in its bottom line, according to a news release Friday, quoting DBP president and chief executive

“DBP’s resurgent financial performance in 2023 is an attestation of its stability as a government financial institution,” de Jesus said.

“We shall continue to build on this growth trajectory and carry on our mandate of being a catalyst of growth in areas where economic activities are limited and most needed.”

DBP is the eighth largest bank in the country in terms of assets and remains a relevant and reliable part-

Malaysia invites Mindanao to International Halal Showcase

BY PRINCESS LACORTE/UM INTERN

BEFORE the launch of the Tourism Malaysia Sales Mission to the Philippines Davao on May 25, Malaysia’s Ambassador to the Philippines Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino invited Mindanao to join the International Halal Showcase.

This would be the showcase’s 19th edition, running over the course of four days from September 12 to 15.

“We hope as a continuation of the Halal expo here (in Mindanao), industries and investors can come to Malaysia to have a look at what the global Halal in-

dustry, which is, of course spearheaded by Malaysia and a few other ASEAN countries, and of course the Middle East, and what it can offer the Philippines,” Castelino said.

He further highlighted how he thinks the future is bright due to the Halal industry’s speedy growth and

extension to other areas of development besides traditional food and processing, such as pharmaceuticals, fashion, and tourism.

The global Halal economy is expected to rise to nine trillion US dollars in 2025, a significant jump from the 5.6 trillion dollar estimate in 2022.

On May 24, the ambassador met with Mindanao Development Authority Chairperson Maria Acosta to discuss how Malaysia and the Philippines can look further into developing trade investment portfolios, especially in Mindanao.

He mentioned the meeting was productive and effective as both sides had identified key ar -

eas where cooperation and planning could commence.

“I think there is a lot of potential for investors and practice for this industry, especially in Mindanao because predominantly you have a large population of Muslims. It could be a large setting stage for the Philippines and Malaysia to be able to export to other countries through manufac-

turing consensus itself in Mindanao and other parts of the country,” Dato Castelino said.

He believes in this context, they hope to be partners with the country and for this partnership to further develop in the years to come.

“Malaysia is here as a ready partner and friend to the Philippines,” His Excellency expressed.

(FROM left to right) Consul General of Malaysia Deddy Faisal Bin Ahmad Saleh, Malaysia’s Ambassador to the Philippines Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, and Tourism Malaysia director-general Dato Dr. Ammar Bin Abd Ghapar discuss the Halal industry’s growth at Habi at Kape in Abreeza Mall on May 24. GABRIELLE ARIADNE AGUILAR/ADDU INTERN

A DAVAOEÑA showcased the life-changing capacity of government programs in empowering individuals to pursue their dreams. With her resilience and perseverance, she passed the Licensure Examinations for Criminologists on May 4, 2023.

6th Culinary Cup in Davao commences

BY GABRIELLE ARIADNE AGUILAR AND LORDEE GOMEZ

JUNE Grace Sarte with DOLE XI Asst. Regional Director Atty. Jason P. Balais (second from right), DOLE XI personnel, and her family as she received the assistance under the SAWP in 2018

Gavileno, who claimed to be a resident of Quezon City and the leader of a group he called United

Indigenous Peoples of LuzViMinda (short for Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao), accused Manpatilan of not helping the poor Lumad in his town, maintaining a private army, involvement

in illegal drugs, and of supporting the communist-led New People’s Army (NPA).

He also accused Piglawigan village chieftain Nilo Guillarte of selling lands he (Gavileno) claimed

belong to the Wayoy Clan as ancestral lands, bringing along heavily-armed bodyguards to harass clan members living in their community, and as an NPA

Adiong’s ambush suspect nabbed in South Cotabato

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews) – Authorities arrested a suspect in the ambush of Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal Adiong, Jr. in Surallah, South Cotabato Thursday afternoon.

Colonel Cydric Earl Tamayo, South Cotabato provincial police director, identified the suspect as Lomala Baratumo, alias Commander Lomala, 42, married, farmer and a resident of Bato-bato, Maguing, Lanao del Sur.

Baratumo was apprehended at a checkpoint in Sitio Morales, Barangay Centrala in Surallah town at 3:30 p.m. Thursday by

joint police and military operatives,Tamayo said. An intelligence-driven operation led to the arrest of the suspect at the poadded.

He was arrested by virtue of an arrest warrant issued by Presiding Judge Samina Macabando-Usman of the 12th Judicial Region, Branch 8 in Marawi City in connection with the ambush of Adiong and his convoy in Maguing, Lanao del Sur last February 17.

The governor was hurt while four of his aides were killed in the attack.

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LABORERS prepare cabbages inside the Farmers Trading Center, locally known as Bagsakan, in Bankerohan Market, Davao City on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Mindanews Photo

ESPERANZA, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews) – Lumad leaders and local town of-

The vlogger aired his live commentaries against Mayor Deo Manpatilan Jr,

of two villages on his Facebook accounts using the names “Ike Gavelino” and “Gavelino E. Rubio.”

INDEED, inviting journalists to have a peek at its country’s social, political, cultural and media practices is no longer a monopoly of the United States of America. The US has its International Visitors’ Program or IVP, a supposed fellowship other select personalities from certain sectoral groups in other countries, mostly from the Asian

Of late, China has its own program inviting journalists to their country and allowing them to observe how its media facilities are run as well as see its fast-growing sophistication. In other words, China is showing to the world that it can do as much – or even better --what other countries in the Western hemisphere can do in terms of communication.

Years back, we had some of our media contemporaries in Davao City invited to a tour in China and from their narratives, we know that they were greatly impressed and amazed by what they observed. The same observation is also true with journalists from Davao who attended lately a seminar cum observation tour in Bejing, China.

From where we are perched, we can clearly see that what China is doing now is helping people in other countries better understand its government and its people's culture. In this manner, we believe that the more discerning leaders of other countries will have a better basis in dealing with China or refast-growing Asian superpower.

After all, there is no better way to come up with a much better and fairer judgment of a country and its people than knowing the truth about it. As American actor Gerard Buttler says: “There are three sides of the story, ‘your side, the other’s side, and the truth’.” *********************************

The heinous crime committed against the late lady architect Vlanche Marie Bragas has brought the erstwhile peaceful, almost crime-free Calinan in the third district of Davao City to the limelight. Thus, the once seemingly docile barangay is suddenly thrust into the consciousness of the highly observant

Reporter: RHODA GRACE B. SARON NICOLE BAULOS BURLAS

TURNING POINT

WILLIAM R. ADAN

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews) – It is the start of the typhoon season again. In fact, super typhoon Mawar is now at our doorstep after walloping Guam into its path into a complete wreck.

Ocean, about 20 typhoons enter the Philippines area each year, of which six to nine make a “landfall,” and hit northern Luzon from June to August and smash at the Bicol region and eastern Visayas in the month of September to December.

Typhoons entering the Philippines originate from storms characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rain. Drawing energy from the sea surface and maintaining its strength as long as it remains over warm water, a storm is considered a typhoon when it generates winds that exceed 119 km (74 miles) per hour.

people of Davao City.

With the assumption of Barangay Captain Ursi Ungab, the once crazy streets of Calinan proper have been converted into a well-orchestrated rerouting scheme reducing vehicular areas for tricycles and public utility jeeps for easier accessibility by commuters coming from and going home to their respective villages.

These policies were initially met with negative reactions from those immediately affected motorists (drivers and commuters). But when some minor adjustments were instituted, the scheme was eventually accepted, and the public realized that the policies actually worked in their favor and convenience.

So the noise brought about by the initially-complained Ungab administration policies eventually died down. All that is

Suddenly, however, all the calm in the barangay got a sudan incident, the impact of which has so much intensity – the rape-slay of Calinan’s unsuspecting woman who had lived her life with satisfaction in the barangay for the last 28 years.

The incident created a disturbance of peace in Calinan, like the police on their feet, although until the writing of this piece, the probe body still remains at the level of having “5 persons of interest” and no suspects yet.

With this current situation in Calinan, we are somewhat at a loss thinking why Barangay Captain Ungab has not issued any statement about the case, even as the victim is already buried. We are certain Calinan residents who expect their Kapitan to manifest his feeling about the incident.

The Kapitan’s words could add up to the police assurance that soon the suspects will be brought to justice and the death of the lady architect put to rest.

Frankly, it is about time the Calinan Barangay chief says his piece on the most heinous crime ever committed in his area of jurisdiction, possibly by one, two or three of his constituents.

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In extreme cases winds may exceed 240 km (150 miles) per hour, and gusts may surpass 320 km (200 miles) per hour. Accompanying these strong winds are torrential rains and a devastating phenomenon known as the storm surge, an elevation of the sea surface that can reach 6 meters (20 feet) above normal levels. This is what happened during the onslaught of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in Tacloban on November 8, 2013. Yolanda killed 6,300 people, injured more than 28,000, and destroyed P95.48 billion worth of infrastructure, properties and crops.

With the increasing warming of the oceans in the advent of climate change, typhoons or hurricanes worldwide have become more ferocious and devastating than ever.

We cannot avoid typhoons. They are a reality in Filipino life that we can’t help but accept. We can only reduce their impact, say, on the loss of lives and property, by preparing for it.

Escape the typhoon’s wrath by evacuating to safer grounds and shelters. Don’t be forced out of your home; be ready to move at the right time.

If the forecast is a slow-moving typhoon, then expect to follow in the typhoon’s wake. Seek higher grounds.

On September 26, 2009, Ondoy (Ketsana), a weakmoving tropical storm which was only upgraded to a typhoon when its wind speed reached 120 KPH upon entering the country, brought tremendous rains even days earlier, ravaging many provinces in Luzon and submerghigh as 5-6 meters. Ondoy adversely affected 5,000,000 people, of which 464 were killed, 529 were injured, and 37 were reported missing.

The slowly moving tropical storm Sendong (Washi), with a wind speed of only 95 kph, dropped rain bombs Oro and Iligan, killing 1,600 residents in December 2011.

If the forecast is a strong and fast-moving typhoon, seek strongly-built shelters, away from tall and big trees and beyond the reach of a storm surge.

In December 2021, a 5-meter storm surge triggered by Typhoon Odette (Rae) wiped out some 4000 houses in some coastal communities in Sogod, Southern Leyte. Luckily, no fatalities were reported.

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Readiness for a typhoon demands that you can move your loved ones with relative ease when advised to evacuate; that some amount of ready-to-eat food had been packed earlier; dry clothes and sleeping materials kept in a waterproof container; and important documents diplomas, bank books, and your Bible, secured in a watertight holder, all ready to pick up at the right moment. must to have. Never forget them. Be sure your cell phone and power bank are fully charged.

Every child of age must carry his own backpack of provision and personal items.

Travel light as much as possible. When you have already secured the most important items, move; don’t look back on things you have to leave behind; you might lose precious time on your safety.

(MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. William R. Adan, Ph.D., is retired professor and former chancellor of Mindanao State University at Naawan, Misamis Oriental)

Nano enterprises in the limelight

IT was an unprecedented move for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. On the 42nd Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), he pushed for recognition and support for nano-businesses that have been "unrecognized but are impacting on the everyday lives of the people." To quote the President: "These nano-businesses are also described as ‘solopreneurs’ and they are home-based businesses, among whom are make-up artists, vulcanizers, independent dispatch riders, vendors, repairers, and market women and men in the various open markets."

The President is right when he says that home-based businesses play an important but often unrecognized role in ASEAN countries. The nano businesses are what you regularly see in every neighborhood and on the streets. These are the yosi boys, vendors on side streets and footbridges, and balut vendors, among others. These also include the ambulant vendors, who are often chased by personnel of local government units and personnel of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). With PBBM’s pronouncement, does it mean they will no longer

It is to PBBM’s credit that nano businesses are taking the limelight. For so long, this economic group has been neglected and, often, mistreated. While their contributions economists, it is unmistakable that millions of families are making both ends meet due to their economic activities.

Nano businesses involve their family members in their business operations. Take the case of street vendors. They are often assisted by family members, including their schoolchildren. There were viral posts where children of vendors were seen studying on lampposts or beside the vending cart, doing their assignments. There were also children manning the cart while their parents were nowhere to be seen. And still, there are numerous stories of street vendors who were able to raise professional children by selling on the street.

Nano businesses are way below the microenterprise category. According to Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI), which coined the term nanopreneurs, these are self-employed individuals with a

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capitalization of less than PHP50,000. It estimates that there are 8 million nano-preneurs in the country, far outnumbering MSMEs.

To sustain their operations, the nano-entrepreneurs are compelled to take out loans, mostly from usurers, on a 5-6 arrangement. Their income is mostly spent on everyday family needs, which is why they cannot save enough capital.

The nano businesses, or "solo-preneurs," are part of the underground economy. In 2015, the World Bank estimated that 40 percent of the Philippine economy is underground, meaning that business activities are unrecorded increased considerably, especially during the pandemic when a lot of Filipinos were forced to take odd jobs to survive. In fact, street vendors proliferated, especially on sidewalks or side streets, where all sorts of goods were sold, such as vegetables, food, used clothing and assorted wares, among others.

In 2018, the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) noted that of the 40.7 million employed, only 7.7 million are in the formal sector and 33 million are in the informal sector. According to the PIDS, the informal sector, also known as the underground economy, jobs, and workers that are not regulated or protected by the state." This means that workers in the informal sector do not have security of tenure, social security, or membership in Pag-IBIG and PhilHealth, which are mandatory

We have yet to see how PBBM’s pronouncement on nano- businesses is concretely translated into the country’s policies. The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has already expressed its support for the call of the Presi-

dent, with its chair stating that "government institutions and private sector groups need to identify them and provide sustainable support they would need to be mainstreamed in our larger economy." Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion also expressed support, citing that many microentrepreneurs started out as nano-entrepreneurs.

The National Economic and Protectionism Association (NEPA) is supportive of PBBM’s desire to recognize nano businesses. We are cognizant of the situation of nano-businesses since NEPA has been promoting nationalist development and the upliftment of Filipino businesses through the patronage of Filipino-made products and services. It is NEPA’s view that nano-businesses are composed of people who want to survive life’s day-today struggle by engaging in a business and should be supported.

Unfortunately, we have yet to hear from our legislative leaders on their concrete action regarding the President’s pronouncement. Surely, we need legislative measures to ensure the sustainability of the President’s support for nano businesses. One of the more important measures is to address the nano businesses’ need for capital so as not to engage in usurious lending.

Even without legislative measures, perhaps nano businesses can be organized to form cooperatives or encouraged to become members of cooperatives where they can get loans at a minimal interest rate. Some cooperatives extend loans to members at a 2 percent interest rate per month, or 24 percent per annum. This is better than the 20 percent interest rate they get from informal credit lines or usurers.

In my association with market vendors, I can see their entrepreneurial spirits in their desire to support their families, especially their children's schooling. Just like other business owners, they too spend much time on their is that they need their business to survive every day. It’s about time the government provide them with the necessary assistance. PBBM has awakened the government’s sensibilities to the plight of nano businesses. We should not let it pass.

Marawi Compensation Board: A commitment to restore lives and rebuild Marawi

(Delivered by Ziaur-Rahman “Zia” Alonto Adiong, Representative of the 1st District of Lanao del Sur during the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 11696 or the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act of 2022, on 23 May 2023 at the Rizal Park in Marawi City. Alonto is also chair of the House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Marawi Rehabilitation and Recovery and chair of the House Oversight Committee on Marawi victims’ compensation)

TODAY, we celebrate an important milestone in our nation’s history—the establishment of the Marawi Compensation Board, as provided under Republic Act No. 11696, titled “An act providing compensation for the loss or destruction of properties and loss of lives as a result of the 2017 Marawi Siege, and appropriating funds therefor.” This momentous lives of our brothers and sisters affected by the tragic events that unfolded in Marawi City.

We are witnesses to the remarkable spirit of resilience, unity, and compassion displayed by the Maranao people in the face of unimaginable adversity. The Battle of Marawi forcibly uprooted thousands of Filipinos from their homes, culture, history, and very existence. The echoes of those dark days continue to reverberate through broken foundations and unmarked graves. The horror of a besieged city reduced to dust and rubble remains an open wound on our nation’s conscience.

Recognizing the immense challenges faced by the people of Marawi, the government took action by enacting Republic Act No. 116961, which established the Marawi Compensation Board. This legislation serves as a crucial step towards healing and rebuilding the lives of those af-

The Marawi Compensation Board has been entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the just and fair distribution of compensation to the victims. Its mandate is to uphold their rights and provide the necessary support for them to rebuild their lives. It stands as a testament to our commitment to justice, human rights, and the well-being of our fellow citizens. It is a monument that assures Marawi and its plight will never be forgotten.

Under the provisions of Republic Act No. 116961, the Marawi Compensation Board has been empowered to evalu-

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ate and assess claims for compensation submitted by individuals who have suffered loss or damage to their properties, businesses, livelihoods, and personal well-being as a direct consider each case, ensuring transparency, accountability, and impartiality throughout the process.

Moreover, the establishment of the Marawi CompenIt serves as a platform to listen to the voices of the affected communities, allowing them to be heard, share their stories, and contribute to the rebuilding and rehabilitation efforts in Marawi. Their insights, experiences, and aspirations will guide our actions as we work towards a brighter and more prosperous future for the victims of the Marawi Siege.

I assure you that the Marawi Compensation Board, composed of dedicated individuals with expertise in various fair, and sensitive implementation of the compensation process. They understand the needs and rights of the affected individuals and communities and are committed to addressing them.

As the Chairman of the House Oversight Committee on the Marawi Compensation Act, I consider it both my duty and privilege to lead my fellow legislators in overseeing, monitoring, and evaluating the comprehensive implementation of Republic Act No. 116961. My personal connection experiences of witnessing the devastation and actively participating in the rebuilding effort since day one, inform my deep commitment to this prestigious role.

With an unwavering dedication to justice and rehabilitation, our committee is determined to ensure the effective execution of the provisions outlined in the Marawi Compensation Act. We acknowledge the profound impact the Marawi siege has had on all our lives, and it is our responsibility to

ensure the rights and needs of the affected individuals and communities are addressed.

In addition to our role in overseeing the implementation of the compensation act, our efforts have earned us the esteemed position of Chairmanship of the Ad Hoc Committee on Marawi Rehabilitation. This pivotal committee bears the responsibility of overseeing all legislative matters pertaining to the meticulous and strategic reconstruction of Marawi City—a symbol of resilience and hope in the face of adversity.

We express our heartfelt gratitude to the House leadership for entrusting us with these crucial responsibilities. With unwavering dedication and a deep sense of duty, we are committed to upholding the principles of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity as we navigate the intricate path towards the complete restoration and revitalization of Marawi City. By collaborating with all stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, and affected residents, we aim to ensure that the spirit and future of Marawi City are never neglected or overshadowed. Together, we will forge ahead to rebuild a stronger, moresilience of its people.

Let us remember that the establishment of the Marawi Compensation Board is just one aspect of our commitment to rebuilding Marawi and restoring the lives of those who have suffered. The road to recovery will be long and challenging, but we remain resolute in our determination to rebuild not only the physical infrastructure but also the social fabric of Marawi.

Together, as one nation united by our shared values and aspirations, we will rise above the ruins, hand in hand. We ensuring that they receive the justice, support, and opportunities they deserve.

In conclusion, let us seize this moment to renew our collective pledge to the people of Marawi. Let us redouble our efforts to rebuild their lives and communities, guided by the principles of justice, compassion, and unity. With the establishment of the Marawi Compensation Board, we take Marawi and our beloved nation.

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NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

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

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

EXPIRY DATES AUCTION DATES

MARCH 23, 2023 MAY 13, 2023

All pawned items that expired during the month of NOVEMBER 2022, if not renewed or redeemed will be sold to the public on MAY 16, 2023 at 9:00a.m. at our pawnshop premises.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang AL-JOS PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa NOBYEMBRE 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong MAYO 16, 2023 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

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

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

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items that expired during the month of FEBRUARY 2023, must renewed or redeemed two (2) days prior to the Auction Schedule stated below. If not renewed or redeemed, it will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00 a.m.

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang NARDING PAWNSHOP, INC., maga-subasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa PEBRERO 2023. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.

CPB-NGI PAWNSHOP, INC.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

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

Main – San Pedro Cor. Anda Street Davao City Tel. Nos. (082) 221-1477; (082) 221-0355; (082)222-5039 Email us @ rosegoldpawnshopdavao@gmail.com Lapu-lapu Street, Agdao Davao City Tel. No. (082) 225-3637

(Fronting Queen Bank) Tel. No. (082) 222-1561 ; (082) 321-0128 Email: goldstandardpawnshopdavao@gmail.com

Wholesaler and retailer of all kinds of jewelry

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All jewelry and other articles pawned from NOVEMBER 16, 2022 TO DECEMBER 15, 2022 if not redeemed or renewed on MAY 19, 2023 will be sold to the Public Auction on MAY 22-24, 2023 at our Pawnshop premises from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items at METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP that expired if not redeemed or renewed Two (2) days before the Auction will be sold to the public on 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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that "There are a lot of heinous crimes committed on helpless citizens. These streets are really not that safe anymore."

“I heard about those disturbing crimes. One was the rape and slaying of an architect, and the other one, it really disturbs me a lot,” he said.

“‘Yung bata [an infant] four-month-old baby. Binuhusan ng boiling water ng tatay (was poured with boiling water by his father),” he added.

He said these crimes might be rooted in drugrelated reasons.

Duterte said during his tenure as a mayor of the city, he tried to turn Davao City into a “comfortable and orderly” for the people.

Recently, a former soldier was also shot along R. Castillo Street, and a

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are allegedly operating under Fajarudin Pumbaya Pagalian, also known as Abu Zacharia, allegedly the new Emir of the Dawlah Islamiyah in the Philippines.

M203 grenade launcher, assorted ammunition were seized from the suspects.

In a press conference on April 2, 2023, Brig. Gen. Allan Nobleza, director of announced that three alleged supporters of the Dawlah Islamiya were killed and seven others were arrested during a joint operation in Barangay Matampay 1 Dumarpa, Bubong, Lanao del Sur.

Lt. Col. Jamal Christopher Adiong, chief of the intelligence unit of the Lanao del Sur police, estimated the number of hardcore members of Dawlah Islamiya

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woman tagged in a moneymaking investment scheme was also killed in broad daylight while driving an SUV.

Last April, a personnel from Philippine Coast Guard-Davao (PCGDavao) allegedly raped several freelance models.

But she insisted that these were isolated cases, so Davaoeños has nothing to fear.

"In fact, naa gihapon (there is still a) feeling of safety not only with Dabawenyos but also with [people from] nearby regions because they still conduct occasions and conferences here in the city," she further said.

But she also appealed to the public to help the police in solving crimes by volunteering crucial information, no matter how small or big.

at 14, led by Zacharia and hiding in the mountains of Marogong, Lanao del Sur and neighboring areas.

The Islamic State-inspired Dawlah Islamiyah, also known as Maute Group, laid siege on the Islamic City of Marwai on May 23, 2017. It to defeat the group led by the Maute brothers Omar and Abdullah and the alleged ISIS Emir in Southeast Asia, Isnilon Hapilon of the Abu Sayyaf Group. The Maute brothers and Hapilon were killed.

Then President Rodrigo Duterte declared Marawi “liberated from the terrorist influence” on 17 October 2017, while his Defense Sec-nated all combat operations in Marawi on 23 October 2017,

One of the siege. (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews)

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chael Ricafort told the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

third consecutive month in April, settling at 6.6 percent from 7.6 percent in March.

According to Ricafort, prices of some agricultural commodities continued to correct lower.

He said the decline could be attributed to the limited importation of sugar and onions, the one-year extension of the reduced import tariffs on meat, rice, corn, coal, among others, as well as other nonmonetary measures to help improve local supply and lower the prices of food and other agricultural products.

Ricafort said prices of other global commodity such as wheat, soybean, natural gas, coal, iron, steel, copper, nickel, also declined and could help ease inflationary pressures for the coming months.

"The anniversary of the local wage hikes, transport

ni sya. Ato nalang ginapaabot ang MOA nila Mayor, on behalf of the city government, ug sa mga cinema operators (This is already an ordinance. We are only waiting for the MOA to be signed by the mayor, on behalf of the city government of Davao, and the cinema operators),” she said.

The “An Ordinance Granting Persons with Disability, with Duly Issued City Government of Davao, Free Movie Privilege to All Cinemas in the City of Davao” was approved on on Jan. 24, 2023.

A similar ordinance was also approved for senior citizens.

She lauded the cinema owners in the city for backing the ordinance. “We are very happy because they are very supportive and cooperative. Part man pud gud ni sya sa ilang (This

is part of their) corporate social responsibility,” Bonguyan said.

Once the MOA is signed, PWDs can start watching movies for free if they present a PWD ID issued by the City Government of Davao.

According to her, the PWD ID is necessary since some disabilities cannot be seen or are not obvious. Bonguyan added that the PWD ID requirement is also for protecting cinema owners.

Cinema operators can verify the authenticity of the IDs online through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).

She also warned that people committing fraudulent acts, such as presenting fake PWD IDs will be penalized: P2,000 for the second offense, and P5,000 for the third offense.

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sak Elementary School and a resident of Poblacion Pikit. He suffered several gunshot wounds in the different parts of his body.

Elton John Lapinid, 37, a teacher of the Mapagkaya Elementary School, who was driving the motorcycle, was rushed in a downtown hospital for surgery. He also suffered several gunshot wounds.

“They were busy organizing for a peace camp that will be held tomorrow but what they got in return was violence,” said a cousin of one of the victims who asked not to be named, citing security reasons.

troops are conducting follow-up operations and investigation.

In Feburary, two students aged 13 and 15, were among the victims of gun attacks outside the school perimeter in Pikit.

The killings caught the attention of Unicef and Vice-President Sara Duterte, concurrent Secretary of Education, who visited Pikit Central Elemenrary School and Pikit National High School on February 27 to allay the fears of students, their parents and teachers.

P2,000.

He also reminded smokers who wish to quit that the City Health Ofand Nicotine Replacement Therapy to help them shake off the habit.

Moreover, he said a total of 491 apprehensions for violations of the liquor ban were recorded from January to March this year, amounting to P1 million He added that this shows a slight increase from the 390 apprehensions from the same duration last year,tions of up to P882,000.

“Manawagan lang ko sa tanan diri sa Davao City nga muundang na sila og panigarilyo, ug kining mga establishments pud na pagka-ala una sa kadlawn, manara na gyud sila (I just call on everyone here in Davao City to stop smoking; and these establishments as well after one o’clock in the morning, they should already be closed),” Las said.

Currently, the VRU has more than 50 deputized enforcers, but Las men -

tioned that he had already to deal with “stubborn” Davaoeños.

He also reminded the people of the liquor ban schedule from 1 am to 8 am and the consequences for disobeying it: a fine of P3,000 and P5,000 for third-time violators, along with a possible one-year jail time.

Davao City will mark the 21st anniversary of implementing the Anti-Smoking Campaign along with World No Tobacco Day on May 31, a yearly event celebrated to strengthen further the positive effects of banning cigarette smoking in public places here in Davao.

The celebration, in partnership with the DOH XI, will kick off at 8:30 a.m. with a motorcade starting from Magsaysay Avenue. The program will be held at the Almendras Gym, where 100% smokefree establishments will be recognized.

Partners in the police forces and the VRU’s enforcers will also be awarded plaques of recognition for their efforts.

hikes, and second-round inJuly 2023 would quantitatively lead to further year-on-year deceleration of year-on-year inflation in the second half of 2023 due to much higher that could potentially lead to as slow as 3% to 4% year-onyear levels by the latter part of 2023," Ricafort said. The peso exchange rate currently at 55.20 levels, could also help reduce importation costs and support further rollback in local fuel pump prices and help ease

Ricafort, however, said that offsetting risk factors that could lead to some pick up in prices and slow down the dehigher electricity rates, higher water rates and the El Nino drought that could reduce agricultural production and supplies. (PNA)

According to Lt. Col. John Calinga, Chief of Police of Pikit town, when Reformado and Lapinid were passing in front of Manaulanan Elementary School from Barangay Silik going to the Poblacion, “two armed suspects suddenly appeared and opened

Joint police and army

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ner of the national govern-ing needs of strategic and critical economic sectors, particularly infrastructure and logistics, micro, small and medium enterprises, social services and the environment.

De Jesus said DBP hascal position, registering a 50-percent increase from target of PHP820 million with gross loan portfolio reaching PHP547-billion, which is slightly up by 2 percent from the PHP539

The incident brought fear among the students and reported to Duterte that it resulted in 65 percent drop our rate.

Duterte then instructed local authorities to implement the Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) or remote learning instructions for children still afraid to go to school. (Ferdinandh B. Cabrera / MindaNews)

billion recorded during the same period in 2022.

He said as of endMarch this year, loans for infrastructure and logistics totaled PHP285.235-billion, while the outstanding portfolio for social infrastructure and community development amounted to PHP107.842 billion.

“Bulk of our releases or about 55.2 percent of the Bank’s loan portfolio were released to bankroll infrastructure development initiatives in support of the national government’s "Build Better More” pro-

Moreover, the agency is developing a communal nursery as a project component of the Coconut Hybridization Program under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan. The strategy intends farmers and would-be coconut farmers with hybrid coconut seedlings for planting and replanting in their coconut farms.

In return, the provincial government has offered developed as a seed farm and nursery to serve the needs of farmers for highquality planting materials.

Gonzaga extended her deep appreciation to PCA XI as the partnership will bring much development

gram, majority of which are located in the National Capital Region, Central Visayas, Davao, and Central Luzon,” de Jesus said.

DBP provided PHP35.82 billion in loans for the agriculture sector; PHP78.54 billion for other developmental loans such activities, including manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade and food services; PHP54.166-billion for environment-related projects; and PHP30.604 billion to support micro, small and medium enter-

to the coconut industry in the province.

"Daghan salamat para niinidertaking of both the PCA and the province. We look forward for this partnership and we look forward nga ikapanghambog napud sa among katawhan diri that really our government works through PCA and PAGRO (Provincial Agriadded.

Present at the event were provincial agriculturist Jaime Anter, PCA Davao de Oro and del Norte director William Mortalla, PCA acting senior agriculturist Vernon P. Dimol, and others. PR/ Provincial Government of Davao de Oro

prises.

De Jesus said in spite of DBP’s increase in provision for credit losses by PHP765 million, it exceeded its quarter of 2023.

The DBP likewise registered a modest capital increase of four percent to PHP80.189 billion from the PHP76.82 billion recorded during the same period in 2022.

“DBP remains on track to keep its position as one of the most relevant and institutions in the country,” de Jesus said. (PNA)

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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 April 2023. The said items will be sold to the public at the following VENUE AND DATE.

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

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Governor Malanyaon sets 2024 to rid Davao Oriental of illegal drugs

to clear the province of Davao Oriental of illegal

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FEROCE

PAWNSHOP & MONEY CHANGER INC.

Main Branch: UNIT 108 SANTOS BUILDING 2, DUTERTE ST., DAVAO CITY 295-6332

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All Jewelry and other articles pawned at FEROCE PAWNSHOP AND MONEY CHANGER INC. MaiN Duterte St., San Pedro Branch and Toril Branch from JANUARY 01 TO 31, 2023 if not renewed or redeemed on or before JUNE 29, 2023 will be SOLD to Public Auction on JUNE 30, 2023 at 10:00am at our pawnshop premises.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang FEROCE PAWNSHOP AND MONEY CHANGER INC. magasubasta sa tanang prenda nga nagsugod ENERO 1 hantud 31, 2023 , Ang tanang Prenda ibaligya sa Publiko karong HUNYO 30, 2023 sa alas 10:00 sa buntag.

BRANCHES: SAN PEDRO BRANCH.- TEL#. 227 -0091 TORIL BRANCH.- TEL.#. 291-3944

G-ROCE PAWNSHOP

MARKET BASKET DAMOSA COMPLEX J.P LAUREL AVE. LANANG, BRGY. ALFONSO ANGLIONGTO BUHANGIN DIST. DAVAO CITY. 282-3355

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All Jewelry and other articles pawned at G-ROCE PAWNSHOP from JANUARY 01 TO 31, 2023 if not renewed or redeemed on or before JUNE 29, 2023 will be SOLD to Public Auction on JUNE 30, 2023 at 10:00am at our pawnshop premises.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang G-ROCE PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanang prenda nga nagsugod ENERO 1 hantud 31, 2023 , Ang tanang Prenda ibaligya sa Publiko karong HUNYO 30, 2023 sa alas 10:00 sa buntag.

REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY

Notice is hereby given that BRIAN P. CARINGAL, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of VJ Subd., Matina, City of Davao, do hereby of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Jose Abad Santos St., Barangay 7-A, Población, City of Davao or to any person, over all parcels

142 undergo candidate soldier’s training

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON PHOTOS COURTESY OF 10TH INFANTRY DIVISION

Tree planting aims to rebuild biodiversity in DavOcc land

CAMP GENERAL Manuel T. Yan Sr., Mawab, Davao De Oro became the setting for 142 aspiring soldiers who began their Candidate Soldier Course (CSC), cross-trained with Infantry Orientation Course held at Sgt. Demerin grandstand on May 24.

Major Mark Anthony Tito, the 10th Infantry Division Pub-