MINDANAO TIMES, May 31, 2023 -June 1, 2023

This fear for an oil spill

BY VIC N. SUMALINOG

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Fatal association

RHODA GRACE B. SARON

A MAN who earlier feared for his life after being linked to the rape-slay of an architect in Calinan died after he was abducted, taped, and hand-tied by unknown perpetrators on Saturday, May 27.

The victim was identified by Major Catherine Dela Rey, spokesperson of the Davao City Police Roy Pansan, 23, a resident of Calinan District.

Pansan managed to escape and seek refuge

at the Matina Pangi Barangay Hall, with tape around his head and hands still bound.

According to Major Noel Villahermosa, the Talomo Police Station commander, Punong Barangay Benjamin T. Badon called

for police assistance around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.

“According to the victim, he was abducted by several male persons from Calinan,” Villahermosa said. “He was handcuffed and wrapped with packaging tape and

was mauled.”

the victim jumped while on board the vehicle driven by the perpetrators. The Talomo police took custody of Pansan but he collapsed and suffered a seizure while being interviewed by investigators. He station nurse and rushed to

the Davao Adventist Hospital in Bangkal, Barangay Talomo, Unfortunately, he died while being resuscitated by doctors.

According to Roldan Pansan, the older brother, the victim was abducted in Durian Village in Calinan. They had reported the incident on Saturday

to the Calinan Police Station.

As of this writing, TIMES is still waiting for the response from the Special Investigation Task if the victim was indeed considered a person of interest in the killing of Vlanche Marie Bragas on May 17.

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Envi group hopes SC will issue TRO vs Samal Bridge project

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews) – An environmental group hopes that the Supreme

Ecoteneo director

Mylai Santos told MindaNews that they hope to secure a TRO on the project because the national agencies are not heeding their calls to save Paradise Reef, a 7,500-square meter Amarine creatures.”

“I just hope that the

people will see that the issue is not about property rights, but rights of nature and, in the end, the rights of our children to a climatesecure future,” she said.

Environmentalists here hope the High Court would exercise its “wisdom as it has in previous and even

environmental cases” when it decides on the petition for “continuing mandamus and prohibition” with an application for TRO.

She said the people's in the face of ecological risks and threats. The bridge project, she added,

is not just about the “road right of way issue,” reiterating the group’s previous calls to realign the bridge project to a location with the least direct ecological costs.

The landing point of the SIDC project, also known as the Davao CitySamal Bridge, is situated on the coast of Costa Marina Beach Resort, which is adjacent to Paradise Island

Over 19,000 child laborers rescued

MORE THAN 19,000 children were rescued from child labor with the direct intervention of the Department of Labor and Employment XI.

In a May 25 statement, DOLE XI announced that it recorded 19,455 total withdrawn children from child labor from 2018 to 2022. The figure represented 77.58% of the total estimated children in precarious situations in the region.

DOLE XI’s Child La-

BY NICOLE BAULOS BURLAS

bor Prevention and Elimination Program profiled 25,077 children across Davao Region who were engaged in hazardous working conditions in agriculture, mining, domestic labor, and other sectors.

Davao del Norte has the highest number of pro-prising 6,785. Although, more than 90% or 6,142 children in said province within that period were withdrawn as of March 2023.

According to DOLE XI, indicators of withdrawal from child labor are age, provision of services, long-term assistance such as livelihood grants for parents, and rescue operations like Sagip Batang Manggagawa.

“While the reduction is notable, our work is far from over. DOLE XI calls upon all sectors of society to join hands and contribute to the cause by reporting any instances of child labor and support -

ing initiatives that uplift the lives of vulnerable children,” said DOLE XI Regional Director Atty. Randolf C. Pensoy.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, there is an increase in working children ages 5-17 from 2020 to 2021.

In 2021, there were 1.37 million working children in the entire country. This exceeded the number of working children in 2020 at 870,000. Among

Park & Beach Resort in Barangay Caliclic, Babak District of the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS).

The Rodriguez family owns both resorts.

On the Davao City side, the landing point is situated along R. CastilloDaang Maharlika junction in Barangay Hizon, crossing over a marine protected area of Barangay Hizon, which is included in the

Comprehensive Land-Use Plan (CLUP) 2018-2028.

The family previously offered to donate another property, Caliclic Beach Resort, located about a kilometer away from Paradise Island, as an alternative site for Davao-Samal Bridge project’s landing point as its coast no longer has a coral reef capable of supporting a diverse marine

partner to conserve

DAVAO CITY – The regional offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Davao (DENR-11) and Soccsksargen (DENR-12) have joined hands for the management and conservation of the Mt. Apo Natural Park (MANP) UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGP) conscription process.

In a Facebook post on Monday, directors Bagani Fidel Evasco of DENR11 and Felix Alicer of

DENR-12 shared their initial discussions last week, outlining the strategies to enhance the management of the protected area.

"With what we have discussed, we ensure that it’s all aligned with the goals, mandates, and direction of the agency," Evasco said.

Mt. Apo, with a total land area of about 64,000 hectares, is one of the most popular nature-based

Former rebels trained as general virtual assistants

BY MA. MIKAELA ALONSO & MELVIROSE APOLINAR| UM INTERNS

THE DEPARTMENT of Information and Communications Technology XI (DICT) initiated a regional virtual assistance boot camp for former rebels (FR) from Talaingod, Davao del Norte.

The training will equip beneficiaries with skills and knowledge of information and communications technology and provides them with an opportunity for work upon returning to the community.

Engr. Albert Gabriel,

DAR, PCA eye NorCot coco centers

Gov’t nets 4-year high budget surplus in April

By Princess Lacorte | AdDU Intern

( /FORMER/10)

COTABATO CITY – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) have joined efforts to boost the coconut industry in North Cotabato, Evangeline Bueno, DAR provincial agrarian reform program officer, said validation activities are ongoing for potentialies organizations (ARBOs) that will be developed as coconut processing centers under the proposed coco( /DAR/10)

Processed fruits, nuts cluster Commit to boost R-11 growth

DAVAO CITY – Twentyfive (25) stakeholders of the Davao Region’s processed fruits and nuts have expressed their support for establishing the industry’s strategic plan.

The Industry Cluster Enhancement (ICE) Program is one of the Department of Trade and Industry’s flagship initiatives. This aims to promote and develop the eight priority industries that the agency supports, namely: cacao, coffee, processed fruits and

nuts (PFN), bamboo, coconut, rubber, oil palm, and wearable and homestyle (W&H).

Through its ICE program, DTI builds alliances with relevant agencies and institutions to implement interventions for productiva conducive business-enabling environment.

Meanwhile, to set a clearer direction and improve the industry further, DTI 11, through its ICE program, spearheaded a

Strategic Planning Workshop last May 18 to 19, the cluster’s inception in 2014.

"We truly appreciate that representatives from government agencies, processors, and traders from the region contributed to the strategic plan. And we are optimistic that this is only the beginning of our fruitful partnership," DTI 11 Regional Director Maria Belenda Q. Ambi said.

Collaborating efforts between and among na -

tional agencies and private sector organizations is one of the strategic planning workshop’s objectives for a coherent and rationalized implementation of projects and activities.

“Together with our partner agencies, we move towards the organization of the region’s processed fruits and nuts cluster to develop the industry and promote inclusive growth among value chain players,” the local trade chief added.

MANILA – The national government posted a PHP66.8 billion budget surplus in April, the highest recorded in four years.

Bureau of Treasury (BTr) data released on Monday showed that the budget surplus was significantly higher than the PHP4.9 billion in April last year, and was the highest recorded since the PHP88.87 billion in April 2019.

Last month's surplus

the year which amounted to PHP204.1 billion, lower by 34.5 percent from the PHP311.9 billion budget gap incurred in the same period last year.

Revenue collections stood at PHP440.7 billion in April, higher by 26.6 percent from PHP347.9 billion in 2022.

For the first four months of the year, revenues amounted to PHP1.3 trillion, up by 11.22 percent from last year's PHP1.13 trillion.

Expenditures, on the other hand, went up by 9 percent to PHP373.9 billion from PHP343 billion which BTr attributed to the subsidy release to PhilHealth, larger capital expenditures of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation (DOTr), as well as higher interest payments for the month.

Total expenditures for the four-month period

reached PHP1.5 trillion, higher by 1.33 percent from last year's PHP1.44 trillion.

In a comment, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) chief economist Michael Ricafort said the budget surplus in April may have to do with the seasonal increase in tax collections as well as improved tax revenue collections as the economy reopened further.

"Disciplined spending by the government also helped improve the country’s fiscal performance recently, thereby partly adding to the latest budget surplus," he said.

Ricafort said faster economic growth also increased the government tax revenue base.

“Fiscal reform measures such as rightsizing of the government and other reform measures to further reduce corruption would help narrow the country’s down the debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio quarter and even to below the international threshold of 60 percent to make and debt management more sustainable over the coming years and generations," he added. (PNA)

Government collects over P200-B from tax reform

Meanwhile, the Department of Finance (DOF)

Davao e-sports players clash for

BY SHEENDY OLIVARES AND PRINCESS LACORTE/ADDU INTERNS

THE BEST of Davao City’s online game players competed for a chance to represent Davao City in the E-

Over 200 participants and at least 20 teams signed up for the competition at La Herencia Pavilion and ZeusX E-Sports and Cafe on May 28. The age requirement for

E-sports coordinator Krizzy Daugdaug said the event is open to all genders and people of different professions. Mixed-gender teams also registered to participate.

She thinks this was an excellent opportunity for esports enthusiasts in their 20s as the event is not exclusive

to students.

“They were really encouraged to join the event kasi linyahan namo mga early 20s, ‘Wala tay ingani sa panahon nato so karon na naa na siya, let’s grab the opportunity’, (They were really encouraged to join the event time so now that it’s here, let’s grab the opportunity)’” Daugdaug said.

Players battled it out with other teams in their chosen

Only ten players per game will be selected for the compete against players from other regions to represent Mindanao in the group stage to be held in July.

“Hopefully, naay makalusot sa atoa na players na taga-Davao who will represent Mindanao as well (Hopefully, there will be players from Davao who will represent Mindanao as well),” Daugdaug stated.

Mindanao’s representatives will play against representatives from Northern Luzon, Southern Luzon, and the group stages will compete in the playoffs held in Iloilo in August.

Many E-sports enthusiasts gathered to support this event as it aims to transform and create a vibrant ecosystem for Mindanao's E-sports industry.

Throughout the event, Daugdaug reminded participants to uphold and promote responsible gaming.

Task Force Haribon conduits maritime exercise

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

Demonstration, highlighting the agencies’ capabilities on land, air, and sea.

on the high seas.

Apolinario, Panacan.

operability of participating maritime agencies during maritime security operations.

Among the participating agencies who took part in the exercise were Coast Guard District Southeastern

ducting maritime security operations within the coastal waters since the scenario was declared as terrorism.

The CAPDEMO concluded with a Passing Exercise

our operational and contingency plans and take part in the continuing interagency cooperation, ensuring peace and security, which is an essential foundation of sustaincommander, stated in his welcome remarks during the closing ceremony as he emphasized the essence of conducting said exercise.

In the closing remarks, also the Commander, Eastern Mindanao Command, Lt Gen Greg Almerol said that “Through this exercise, we have built strong relationships as partners in the maritime community."

to better understand the maritime threats we face, and to develop new strategies to respond to maritime threats," Almerol said.

An exercise scenario was issued for Capability

acted as one of the critical contacts of interest, also participated in the exercise.

exercise will make the inter-agencies a more effective

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

More cops deployed to Lanao town threatened by terrorists

PARANG, Maguindanao Norte – More police forces have been deployed to Marogong town and nearby areas in Lanao del Sur to ensure the safety of civilians after the Daesh-linked gunmen threatened to launch a Marawi-like siege.

Brig. Gen. Allan Nobleza, police regional director for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), arrived in Marogong on Monday and assured that the police would protect them.

A police mobile force company from Camp SK Pendatun, the regional headquarters of BARMM police based here, was dispatched to Marogong as early as Sunday morning.

“I came over to ensure and monitor the peace and security of the area and conducted a consultative meeting with local a statement.

He assured Marogong Vice Mayor Haroun Marohom of police and military

presence in his town. Nobleza’s visit came after the local Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group led by Fajarudin Pumbaya Pangalian, the self-declared leader of Dawlah Islamiya (DI) militants in the country, threatened to launch terror attacks.

The group ordered the civilians to leave Marogong using a two-way radio communication set, forcing about 2,000 individuals toing a few men to take care of their valuables since Friday night.

In his threat on Saturday, Pagalian said the offensives would be carried out if the four ISIS members earlier nabbed by the Moro Islamic Liberation

IDIS invites individuals, groups to join Lunhaw Awards search

BY QUEENI CAAY AND LORDEE GOMEZ / UM INTERN

THE LUNHAW Awards again called for entries from individuals and community-based organizations with environmental initiatives promoting a greener Davao City.

The award accepts entries and submissions from various sectors, groups, schools, organizations, private and commercial establishments, non-government organizations, and government agencies with at least two years of established environmental initiatives.

The Lunhaw Awards are organized collaboratively by the City Govern-

LEMUEL Manalo, Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) program coordinator, invites individuals and organizations to join the Lunhaw Awards, during the Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM Ecoland on May 29, 2023.

Cornered again

I REMEMBER what an old lady friend in Tagum once told us: life can easily be

added, it is like the comings and goings ofone’s headed somewhere in all directions and if one thought about it, that is the only likewise recalled my mind had wandered off a bit, as I compared life and the bus terminals to the rising and the ebbing of tides; with the thinning of people at these stations at the end of it sleeps awhile until the action slowly picks up again my mind silently tiptoed back to her monologue, I had already dismissed that life-and-tides analogy because around us, especially in our so-called tiny corner of the about the darker side of this self-centeredness and

This fear for an oil spill

case of a lady architect in could possibly be considered from the way we interpreted the news, was merely acciby NBI agents for the rape-slay crime but for his alleged

The agents of the NBI, according to the news, claimedposite of the statement of the NBI that they arrested the person after they did a buy-bust operation when they got Digging deeper into their probe, the NBI which is

human stupidity; and I’m not sure about But seriously, I’m just hoping we try to help in maintaining our focus that not -

to keep us from thinking that because we might be stuck in a rut where we’re presently in at the moment, and we’re desperately looking for the next step to take, lifelem, the go-to joke would always be “what would Bat-

moment, we’re reminded there’s still a world out there

EDITORS’ NOTE:

These days, lying to the public is not anymore the

liters of biodiesel loaded in an oil tanker might leak is anchored while still awaiting for disposition by the Customs since late last year on suspicion that the bio-

Considering the more than half a year of anchorage, the bio-diesel cargo will, for one reason or another, slowly create a scenario similar to what happened in the seas off case! -

sidering the longest time that it has spent keeping watch

For certain the Customs Bureau will take refuge from any inquiry on the matter on the legal processes that it has to hurdle to justify its failure to end the row fully aware of their responsibilities, then there is no reason they cannot fast track the disposition of the -

ment agencies will be able to present to the Council a

that anytime a serious oil spill will happen in the coastal

Nano enterprises in Mindanao, why not?

FEW days back, we heard President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr mention nano business in the recentlyhosted ASEAN Summit in Indonesia. And I want to discuss it today.

A quick search will reveal that the nano is already a buzzword but predicated in technology, to emphasize the ingenuity of an individual not needing huge investments or a lustrous laboratory to innovate and produce new products.

There are accounts of Microsoft’s Bill Gates, Apple’s developed their ideas in their apartments, in their dorms, then wrapped these new products with entrepreneurial zeal and earned billions of dollars.

So thus the cursor of the nano name. It is smaller than the micro business in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), but better than the freelance business.

The nano enterprise by character is a single proprietorseven people, including the owner.

The annual earnings of a nano enterprise cannot go beyond Php4 M in a year, with workers no more than 5, and the nanopreneurs, are markedly differentiated individuals who practice professionally.

The nature of the nanopreneurs cannot be still and remain immobile. They pulsate, innovate, grow and become an enterprise in the near future. That makes them different from a freelance and individual professional who would settle for compensation without intention of scaling up.

In addition, the labor and expert’s time dedicated for nano nano spend less than the per-day-labor-requirement, and home based.

Given that the nano business is smaller than the micro,

EGALITARIAN

BY ADRIAN M. TAMAYO

the foundation of this type of business lies heavily on the capability of the owner--- on the enterprising skills and the network of the individual to help him sustain his market,

This is generally referred to as the human capital, which is based on the positive relationship of the owner with the industry ecosystem. Others call this as relational capital.

Therefore, nano business can thrive anywhere. It feeds and supplies the interlink and network of households ecosystem.

What is important is that the nanopreneurs have the abilities to identify needs and create value from it.

It stands on the platform of innovation, on the eagerness of a person to support and demonstrate creativity in producing new products and services that others may

later on consume. Nano business do not innovate products alone; they create new products.

And the best people who can determine areas, services and products of value are the people who regularly interact, talk, walk and observe everybody else in the community. The individuals who see the other angle but can use the language of a common man to communicate needs.

The needed environment to achieve competitive advantage occurs when there is an atmosphere of entrepreneurial orientation. The entrepreneurial energies reinforce intellectual capital, those that produce new products and services.

And we have plenty around. Who would have thought of trisikad, the tricycle, and the skylab as a unique mode of transportation in the remote areas?

The ability of Mindanawons to imagine and innovate to identify, and create inimitable assets and services is unending.

Experts say that the continuing growth of the nano businesses is a future that Mindanao can follow as a track if large companies relocate in Mindanao. There is and innovation to large corporations coming to Mindanao, which will encourage nano establishments to surround

And what is good is that the large corporations also desire the presence of an entrepreneurial ecosystem expanding in places where they are located. For them, the nano shifting, the society is transforming and the economy is progressing.

Mindanao, in my opinion, is ready for nano businesses as it is also ready for big businesses.

Why Mothers Volunteer

“HOW could you possibly have time to volunteer for community work when you have a child?” The simple answer to that question is, “I am a mother.” Enough said. While it’s true that most mothers now have literally more on their plate because getting decent house help is hard to get, volunteering remains strong in a mother’s heart.

And we’re not just talking about volunteering for their child’s school activities. These are community soup kitchens, tree planting, coastal cleanups, and all other activities that’s what raises eyebrows, especially in my case.

Lately, I found myself being pressured to play the role of the ultimate stay-at-home mom who should devote every second of my waking life to making sure that my toddler hits her developmental milestones. “Never miss this stage because you will regret it,” I was told. While I certainly don’t want to miss out on moments with my child, I believe it’s also detrimental to my maternal health to be obsessed with motherhood. And that is why I vol-

Contrary to what other people may think that volunteering is an escape from the mundaneness of motherhood, mommy volunteers like me actually do this because we want to honor our calling as mothers.

I really want to lead by example for my child. I believe that volunteering will teach my child about empathy, kindness, and the value of service. By volunteering, I can demonstrate these principles in action, showing her that making a difference in the lives of others is a core part of being a responsible and compassionate human being.

Before I became a mother, I was an individual with a completely formed set of personal values. I’ve had these beliefs far longer than I have had my child and this drives me to contribute to causes I am passionate about. Volunteering is a way to align my actions with these values, whether it be supporting education, social justice, environmental sustainability, or community development. Volunteering provides me with a tangible means to live out my convictions and create positive change.

One of the rude awakenings that I encountered with motherhood was the immense loneliness that came with it. Volunteering allowed me to connect with the community. As a mother, I do have a vested interest in the well-being of the society we live in, as it directly impacts my family life. Not a lot of people realize that. Volunteering has allowed me to establish connections and build networks

FORTY-SOMETHING FIRST-TIME MOM

How can volunteering be an escape from motherhood when it’s really about creating a better world for our children? As mothers, we have an inherent desire to create a better future for our kids. We simply can’t live in a bubble now and then make them inherit a broken world. That thought scares me a lot. By volunteering, I can actively contribute to building stronger communities, addressing social issues, and leaving a positive legacy for my child and future generations.

I was so happy to meet many other mothers in the volunteer community of iVolunteer Philippines. And they echo everything that I have said in this piece. We volunteer as mother and wife, employee, and even sister, daughter, and friend, we cannot afford to run on empty.

BIONOTE:

BY JILL V. PALARCA

with like-minded individuals, community leaders, and organizations, and to work collaboratively towards common and theirs.

One of the lowest points of my motherhood journey was being forced to quit my job because there was just no structural support for wannabe working mothers like me. So, I have this gnawing need for personal growth and to solve the social issue that put me in this predicament. Sure, we already have demanding roles as primary caregivers and some of us still have a job to juggle, but selfactualization happens oftentimes outside of the realms of motherhood and career. And this self-actualization is a rich source of fuel for our love tanks that helps us do our roles better at home and at work.

Mothers often feel irrelevant and invisible. I didn’t know that until it happened to me. And volunteering offered an opportunity to pursue my personal interests, develop new skills, and explore passions beyond the roles that were expected of me. When your child throws a tantrum that you can’t diffuse or becomes the pickiest of all picky eaters, volunteering can provide a sense of accomplishment amidst all that frustration; boosting your overall well-being and self-esteem. So is it an escape from motherhood? I’d like to think, it’s just a break from the craziness of motherhood. It is a form of self-care, paradoxically. And we all deserve that.

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.

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

All pawned items that expired during the month of MARCH 2023, 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 FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa MARSO 2023. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong MAYO 16, 2023 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

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

DAVAO FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP

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

Egger Bldg., Matina Crossing Davao City Tel. No. (082) 285-7069

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

ALL PAWNED ITEMS EXPIRED ON MARCH 2023 AND GADGETS THAT EXPIRES ON APRIL 2023 WILL BE DISPLAYED IN A PUBLIC AUCTION ON MAY 16, 2023 AT 9:00AM.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

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

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

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

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

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

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Wholesaler and retailer of all kinds of jewelry

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

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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.

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

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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.

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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

Roque Bldg., Matina Crossing, Davao City

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The petitioners resorted to bringing the case to the Supreme Court last March after the Court of Appeals decided against the issuance of TRO early this year.

In a statement sent to the media, Atty. Ramon Edison Batacan, counsel for the Rodriguez Family, said their petition “states that the DPWH committed brazen violations of the law, to the utter prejudice of the environment and the rule of law, and without regard to the protected area status of the Samal Island Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve.”

In particular, Batacan pointed out the glaring lack of a valid Protected Area Management Board clearance from the PAMB explicitly mandated by Republic Act (R.A.) No. 7586 or the National Integrated Protected Areas System

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those, 3.8% were from Davao Region.

Across regions, Northern Mindanao has the highest percentage of the country’s child laborers at 14.8%, followed by Central Visayas at 10%. Meanwhile, NCR has the lowest share at 1.2%, followed by

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tourism sites for being the country’s highest peak, with an elevation of 2,956 meters.

MANP was declared a protected area under Republic Act No. 9237 in 2003. It is included in the United Nations list of national parks and acknowledged as an ASEAN heritage site.

It spans Regions 11 and 12, covering three cities, four municipalities, and 44 villages.

A key biodiversity area, MANP is home to over 272 bird species, 111 of which are endemic. The natural park also houses one of

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“The general VA bootcamp is usually given to the general public who wanted to work online as online freelancers. Gi- capsulize lang namo ang module (we just capsulized the module) so it would suit also to the demand for those former rebels.”

The training is deemed timely for the FR to be part of the community of online freelancers in the Philippines. A report from GCash and Payoneer revealed that 1.5 million Filipinos are working in the freelance industry.

The boot camp will take place in the second

Act, as amended by the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System Act before the issuance of an Environmental Complithe SIDC Project.

He said the DPWH implemented the project without the requisite permits and clearances.

“The manifest disregard for the law undercuts the very foundation of our environmental laws and the EIA process, especially the legal safeguards instituted to preserve the country’s protected areas,” he said.

He added that the family’s efforts before the Executive Branch to correct the defects of the ECC had failed through “government indifference and inaction. “

He said project implementation has perilously commenced without a valid PAMB Clearance and ECC. (Antonio

L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

CAR and BARMM at 2%.

DOLE XI has been actively engaged in advocacy campaigns and programs like the Isang Milyong Batang Malaya, National Children’s Month, World Day Against Child Labor, and Project Angel Tree.

the world’s largest eagles, the critically endangered Philippine eagle.

Both agencies presented updates on the proposed establishment of the UNESCO (United Nations Cultural Organization) base camp within MANP, set to be launched in July.

A memorandum of agreement was also presented, which stipulates the establishment of regular coordination meetings between both regions, the creation of a joint technical working committee, and resource mobilization. (PNA)

week of June, which is National ICT Month, focusing on digital Governance as its theme.

The three other themes are Digital Innovation and Inclusion (1st week), Digital Workforce and Competitiveness (3rd week), and Digital Infrastructure and Cybersecurity (4th week).

June is declared as National ICT Month in accordance with Proclamation No. 1521, series of 2008, to acknowledge the importance of ICT as a sector for economic growth and to put in place a national ICT program to maximize the use of ICT.

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nut value chain boosting project.

"Potential ARBOs will be assessed for further interventions to strengthen their operations and to establish tie-ups with private sectors to expand their markets," Bueno said in a statement.

Over the weekend, the validation team composed of DAR regional and proBagong Pag-asa Credit Cooperative (BPCC), a DAR-assisted organization engaged in virgin coconut oil (VCO) production in Barangay New Panay, Pigcawayan town.

Roldan Ali, DAR assistant regional director for administration and support services, said DAR wanted to improve the process and product of the ARBOs to have a steady market for expansion.

Seminiana Bawik, BPCC project manager, lauded DAR for the continued assistance given to her group.

"We are thankful to DAR for considering us as a potential recipient of the proposed coconut value chain boosting project," Bawik said.

The BPCC is a recipient of the Village Level Farm-focused Enterprise Development (VLFED) project.

It also received VCO processing machines and equipment under the Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support Project and is now in the process of registration with the Food and Drug Administration.

Aside from palay, Pigcawayan has vast coconut plantations and is known for copra production and its by-products. (PNA)

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Me anwhile, DTI Davao City director Rachel S. Remitio, the agency’s regional coordinator for PFN, shared the direction of the industry for the next

“As envisioned in the Davao Region Processed Fruits and Nuts Industry’s Strategic Plan, the stakeholders aspire to become one of the prime suppliers of best quality and market competitive PFN in the world. We are looking forward to the institutionalization of the Davao Region’s

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ment of Davao, the City Environment and Natural Rethe Davao City AgriculturWater District, the Davao Association of Catholic Schools, Inc., and the Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) to recognize those who have demonstrated exemplary dedication to environmental preservation in the city.

“We would like to emphasize our call for entries sa (for the) Lunhaw awards because this is our way to prioritize this against our current combat sa atuang

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Front and turned over to the are not freed.

No attack has been launched so far, but Nobleza said the police would stay in town whether the ISIS-linked militants will make true the threat or not.

“The national government, especially the Philippine National Police, is very much concerned about

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said the implementation of the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP) generated PHP202.8 billion additional revenues in 2022.

In a statement over the weekend, the DOF said the total collection last year was higher by 26.3 percent than PHP160.5 billion revenue in 2021.

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said the higher collections were due to the "full economic recovery due to lifting of stringent quarantine measures" implemented at the height of the pandemic.

"The major gains in 2022 were seen in the imported petroleum excise tax, sweetened beverage excise tax, documentary stamp tax, and sin taxes on tobacco and alcohol," Diokno said.

lion. Revenue losses from the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) law reached PHP80.4 billion in 2022, up by 18 percent or PHP12.4 billion from the actual impact in 2021 of PHP68 billion.

In a separate statement, the DOF said that the proposed tax revenue measures under the Medium Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF), will generate around PHP145.5 billion additional revenues from 2024 to 2028.

Processed Fruits and Nuts Industry Council,” Remitio shared.

Industry clustering requires the commitment and cooperation of government agencies, private sector businesses, and all the players along the value chain. “We, along with our partner agencies, will continue to strengthen our collaboration in order to ensure that all our programs are aligned and working effectively forers,” Remitio concluded. DTI11

(in our) climate crisis,” Lemuel Manalo, Program Coordinator of IDIS, said.

Manalo also mentioned the necessity to discover practitioners in reforestation and green buildings, as well as those who set up solar panels and utilize renewable energy in their households and establishments. The said initiatives need to be recreated for the people to shift to an eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle.

include green building/urban greening, forest-based initiatives, rural and urban organic farming, energy and water conservation,

the safety of the people of Marogong considering the threat posed by the DI group in this municipality,” he said.

Nobleza said many civilians had returned home, but a few, especially women and children, preferred to stay with their relatives in neighboring towns of Binidayan, Tubaran, and Marawi City in the meantime. (PNA)

DOF data showed that total collections from the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Law amounted to PHP216.5 billion in 2022, up by 27 percent from the 2021 collection of PHP171 billion.

Collections from Package 1B, or the Tax Amnesty Law, went down by 69.6 percent from PHP4.6 billion in 2021 to PHP1.4 billion last year.

Total collections from Package 2+ or the Sin Tax Laws meanwhile amounted to PHP65.3 billion, 23 percent higher than the 2021 collection of PHP52.9 bil-

marine resources management, pollution control, and education and advocacy.

In contrast, the special categories comprise the search for outstanding environmental advocates in Davao City, the search for outstanding local government units with environmental initiatives, and the search for establishments with permeable pavement design for parking spaces and walkways.

Participants may submit their entries for the Lunhaw Awards until July 17, 2023. In celebration of the Lunhaw Month of Davao City, the awarding ceremony will be held in September. Winners of the event will acquire a specially designed trophy

"The proposed tax revenue measures under the MTFF such as Package 4 or the Passive lncome and Financial lntermediary Taxation Act, VAT on digital service providers, and excise taxes on single-use plastics and pre-mixed alcohol are currently being deliberated and discussed at the House of Representatives and Senate, and expected to be implemented starting 2024," Diokno said.

Broken down, the government expects to collect PHP29.1 billion in 2024; PHP29.5 billion in 2025; PHP29.4 billion in 2026; PHP29.1 billion in 2027; and PHP28.5 billion in 2028.

"The MTFF is the administration's plan to prowhile enabling economic growth," Diokno said. (PNA)

by the distinguished Mindanaoan artist Kublai Milan, as well as cash prizes worth P10,000, organic goodies,dia promotion. Interested participants may access the application forms at idisphil.org and submit the completed requirements through their email, lunhawawards@ gmail.com. At the same time, printed application forms are also available at the IDIS office, ALMACEN Building Catalunan Pequeno. Entries may also be submitted in person atRO Office (Maa Motorpool) with all the required documents, including pictures and records about the environmental initiative.

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na Super Health Center dinhi sa probinsiya sa Davao de Oro ug sobra 700 ang itukod sa tibuok Pilipinas (There are eight Super Health Centers that will be built in the province of Davao de Oro, and more than 700 to be built in the entire Philippines),” Go disclosed.

According to the sena-

tor, the P11.5-million Super Health Center is a mediumtype polyclinic offering medical emergency, dental, birthing, and laboratory services.

As part of his visit to Maco, Go also facilitated thetance to the vulnerable sector of the town.

Davao Ros-Ver Pawnshop, Incorporated

Around 1,000 senior citizens, persons with disabilities, solo parents, and marginalized workers received PhP 3,000 each from the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. (MLU/PIA Davao de Oro)

Private sector support sought for OccMin working student program

MAMBURAO, Occidental

Mindoro – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will expand a working student program that it is co-funding with local government units (LGUs) in this province by partnering with private companies.

Students working for private firms under the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) are likely to be paid the minimum wage, which amounts to PHP355 per day in the Mimaropa Region, according to an interview with Naomi Lyn Abellana, DOLE 4-B director, on Monday.

Salaries will be jointly shouldered under a 60-40

(employer-DOLE) sharing arrangement.

Abellana said the 541 youths hired under the ongoing Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) were “too few.”

The Labor department wants to get more senior high school and college stu-gling families but finding funds to expand the program has proved to be challenging, she said.

Students under SPES are offered clerical jobs in government offices, such as municipal halls and local branches of national agencies, for which they receive entry-level pay.

deserving students. They do not have to be honor students. So long as they are getting passing marks in their classes, and are willing and able to work, we accept them into the program,” Abellana said.

“Aside from the monetary rewards, students involved in SPES can get to experience the real world of work, which will help them develop a positive working attitude,” said Abellana.

The DOLE called on to get into SPES to contact the Public Employment Ser-tive municipalities. (PNA)

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.

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:

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late BERNARDO E. TABIGUE, who died intestate on October 05, 2014 and ANGELITA O. TABIGUE, who died on April 18, 2023, in Davao City.

That the deceased at the time of their respective deaths is the registered owner of a parcel of land consisting of One Hundred – Twenty (120) Square Meters more or less, situated at the Barrio of Tigatto, City of Davao.

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late CANDELARIA IGNACIO AQUINO who died intestate on April 28, 1978 at the Municipality of Nabunturan, Davao del Norte;

That the deceased at the time of her death left the following property covered by ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (OCT) No. P-2121, more particularly described to wit:

A parcel of agricultural land otherwise known as lot no. 3841, Pls-3 located at Monkayo, Davao del Norte, containing an area of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE (84,563) Square Meters more or less;

That Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned described property has been the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF CANDELARIA IGNACIO AQUINO WITH DEED OF SALE made and executed by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 394; Page No. 79; Book No. XII; Series of 1983 of the Notary Public RODOLFTON S.J. DE LEON of Davao City.

(MT-May 24, 31 & June 7, 2023)

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late ROMEO HIMPIT ALPAS, who died intestate on August 30, 2008 at Davao Adventist Hospital, Bangkal, City of Davao; That the deceased at the time of his death left the following real property with owned in common with his wife, the therein the property are more particularly described to wit:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) No. T-146397

A parcel of land (Lot 18, Blk. 2 of the Subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-201405, being a portion of Lot 1000-B-2-N2-L, (LRC) Psd-3703 L.R.C. (GLRO) Cad Rec. No. 117), Situated at the Barrio of Matina, City of Davao, containing an area of Three Hundred Eighty –One (381) Square Meters more or less;

That Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned described property has been the subject of EXRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 485; Page No. 98; XIII; 2022 of the Notary Public DAVE Y. LAO of Davao City. (MT-May 17, 24 & 31, 2023)

That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned described property has been the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION made and executed by and among their heirs per Doc. No. 339; Page No. 69; Book No. III; Series of 2023 of the Notary Public ATTY. EULA MAYE CELAINE P. ARIAS of Davao City.

(MT-May 17, 24 & 31, 2023)

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF CANDELARIA IGNACIO AQUINO WITH DEED OF SALE

Davao Culinary Cup returns after hiatus

BY GABRIELLE ARIADNE AGUILAR AND LORDEE GOMEZ/ADDU INTERNS

THE DAVAO Culinary Cup returned for its 6th season after a three-year hiatus with 14 of Manila’s renowned master chefs on May 25.

Over the years, the DCC has progressed into the most anticipated culinary competition in Mindanao. This year welcomes over

200 participants, with 15 teams from various schools, restaurateurs, and culinary enthusiasts.

The prime mover of

culinary competitions in Mindanao, LTB Chefs Association of Davao president Sally San Jose thanked the esteemed chefs for their

support in acknowledging the talents of Davaoeños and this advocacy.

"With deepest gratitude, we thank our loyal patrons for their unrelenting support for this advocacy to be a venue for the continued rise of the Davaoeño talents to be among their peers and compete with the most important contender, themselves,” San Jose said.

San Jose requested assistance from the city government of Davao in her

advocacy to level up and boost the food tourism of the city. She also seeks support for the next culinary cup to be the biggest culinary event in Mindanao.

This event serves as an avenue for professionals and aspiring chefs to expose themselves and give them an arena to compete against their peers. It is to bring them to the limelight of the culinary industry.

"Also to my fellow davaoeños, I look forward

to your loyalty to this cause. Sa bisaya pa, kinsa pa man magtinabangay kun'di kita ra pud gihapon aron ipakita ang atong talento ug katakos sa atong mga kalungsod, and to the world (Also to my fellow davaoeños, I look forward to your loyalty to this cause. In Bisaya, who else will help each other but ourselves, in showing our talents and strengths to our fellow citizens, and to the world),” she uttured.

5th Super Health Center to launch in Maco town

NABUNTURAN, Davao de Oro (PIA) - - Better health services will be available soon in ground on Thursday, a Super Health Center in Purok Ernan, Barangay Binuangan here.

Senator Christopher Law-

rence Go led the groundbreaking ceremony with Davao de Oro Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga, Maco Mayor Arthur Carlos Voltaire Rimando, and Vice Mayor Alvera Veronica Rimando.

The Super Health Center

in the province. The other centers being constructed in Davao de Oro are in Mawab, Nabunturan, Montevista, and Compostela.

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