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 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.

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.

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.

# 234-6367

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

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

MAY 16, 2023

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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

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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

OVER...(frompage2) 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

DENR... (frompage2) 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.

DAR... (frompage3) 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

IDIS...(frompage5) 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

GOV'T...(frompage3)

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 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.

(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.

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)