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The alarming abductions

BY VIC N. SUMALINOG

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Grisly end

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

A STEPFATHER who allegedly raped his stepdaughter was killed in a manhunt operation by the elements of San Pedro Police in Bucana, Barangay 76-A, in the early morning of Saturday, June 3.

Major Marvin Hugos, commander of San Pedro Police Station, said the suspect, an alias Dennis (real name redacted to protect the victim), was a tricycle driver.

Dennis, according to the police, was killed after he allegedly shot at the ele-

ments of the Women's and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) who were about to

and killed the suspect.

According to Hugos, the WCPD responded to the distress call from the 34-year-old victim, alias Melody, and her 12-year-

old younger sister. Melody told the police that her stepfather assaulted her on Friday morning, June 2, while she was asleep at their house. He forcibly undressed her, including her undergarments, before successfully raping her.

The San Pedro police immediately conducted a follow-up operation to arrest the suspect, who was still at their house. The

After a short engagement, the suspect was rushed to the Southern Philippines Medical Center, but he was declared on arrival by the attending physician.

Scene of the Crime Operatives recovered car-

tridges from a caliber .9mm and caliber .38 revolver. They also seized the suspect’s revolver without a serial number, loaded with four rounds of live bullets.

Meanwhile, the victim was referred to Davao Medical Center for a medical examination.

The Police Regional

on the rising sexual assault

cases.

Based on the police records, there were 128 reported sexual assaults from January 1 to April 29, 2023. Of the total, 76 of these were statutory rape, 34 were rape, and 18 were incestuous rape.

increase from the 172 reported last year.

VICE President and Department of Education Secretary Sara Duterte graces the Stakeholder’s Recognition Day with various units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, private sectors and government units, during the Pahalipay sa Ramadan distributing food packs as a gesture of gratitude to teaching and non-teaching personnel in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao areas held at Ritz Hotel, Davao City on Sunday, June 4. BING

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Only 1 in 4 calls to abuse hotline legit

DAVAO CITY (PIA) — Only 1 in 4 of the 100 calls received by the Kean Gabriel hotline are legitimate.

Jackie Lou Roble, head of the Quick Response Team for Children’s Concerns/ Kean Gabriel Hotline, revealed that 75% of the calls are considered prank calls or those that have no bearing on the center’s function.

Operational in 2016, the QRTCC hotline was created to receive reports of kids being abused and respond to these calls by rescuing the victims. It

was named after Kean Gabriel Agustin, a 3-yearold child who died after being maltreated by his stepfather.

Put up by then Davao City Mayor, now Vice President Sara Duterte, the hotline is the city government’s initiative to prevent more Kean Gabriels.

Roble said many are prank calls or those from riders who have pending delivery, or the number

was used by those taking out a loan.

“We just explain to them (prank callers) that we would like to drop the call so that only legitimate calls will be received and given action,” Roble said. Of the legitimate calls, the top cases are physical abuse cases being reported by concerned citizens.

In 2016 they received 35 physical abuse cases, 194 cases in 2017, 213 cases in

2018, 104 cases in 2019, 88 cases in 2020, 22 cases in 2021, 72 cases in 2022, and 19 calls from January to March 2023.

She said most of the reports were from citizens who personally witnessed the child being maltreated or chased by their parent armed with a sharp object.

After physical abuse cases, they have neglected children as the second highest number of received calls and ranking third are rape

Former combatants praise move to create veteran mujahideen agency

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews)—

Aging and needing help, former combatants of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) hailed a move by legislators in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to create an agency that will serve their needs.

The region’s interim parliament hopes to pass the soonest Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Bill 44, which proposes to establish a Bangsamoro

Veteran Mujahideen Affairs

BVMAO will provide and other forms of assistance “in recognition of mujahideen and mujahidat who have fought for the cause of the Bangsamoro,” according to a press briefer by the BTA.

In an interview with reporters, parliament member Raissa Jajurie said they are in the process of conducting consultations to gather vital inputs for the proposed measure, which they

will include in a committee report to be presented in plenary.

Based on a study, Jajurie said a huge budget is needed for the monthly benefits of thousands of veteran mujahidin from both MNLF and MILF, along with other assistance to be given.

As proposed, the budget of the Bangsamoro Veteran Mujahideen Affairs

Bangsamoro Government Fund, Jajurie said as she hinted that they are aiming for the measure to be enact-

ed before the BTA adjourns its second regular session in February next year.

The proposal, however, is frowned upon by some who served in uniform who fear that it will bring demoralization among the ranks of the Armed Forces and the Philippines National Police (PNP).

“ Malaking sampal sa AFP at PNP yan (It’s a big slap to the AFP and PNP),” said retired police lieutenant Philip T. Morris in a phone interview. He was once assigned to Cotabato

cases, followed by child custody cases.

“The Kean Gabriel hotline will automatically dispatch the team kauban ang atong kapulisan sa area (accompanied by our policeman to the area) to respond to the call,” Roble said.

After the validation, we will rescue the child and we will put the kid in the quick response team temporary shelter. Within two weeks, we will process documents so we can transfer the child

to another appropriate shelter,” Roble said.

The Kean Gabriel hotline is not just limited to calls within Davao City but can also receive calls from other municipalities, even as far as Cavite.

Roble appealed to the public to only call the hotline number for legitimate issues so they could attend to real child abuse cases reported to them. The Kean Gabriel Hotline number is 0908-818-4444. (RGA/ PIA-11)

Five killed, three wounded in Army-Dawlah Islamiya clash

ZAMBOANGA CITY

– Five combatants were killed, including four Dawlah Islamiya (DI) militants, while three others were wounded in a clash in the hinterlands of Lanao del Sur, the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom)

Maj. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, the Army’s 1st Infantry Division comaround 8:58 p.m. Wednesday lasted for about five minutes in Barangay Piangologan, Marogong town and resulted in the death of four DI militants and a government soldier.

The clash broke out when the troops of the Army’s 3rd Scout Ranger Battalion chanced upon a group of DI militants led by Abu Zacariah while conducting a combat operation. Three other soldiers were wounded as troops rescued three civilians, a female and two young males, who were caught in Nafarrete withheld the identities of the slain and wounded soldiers pending notification to their families.

“The wounded soldiers are now in stable condition ( /FIVE/10)

BUREAU of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources XI regional director Raul Millana bangs the gong to signal the three-

Davao Gulf to allow the spawning , during a ceremony at the Davao Fish Port Complex on June 1. BING GONZALES

Relaxed restrictions contribute to increased collections - CTO

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

lections, comprising more than 40 percent of the total source of collections.

It has increased considthis year, with a collection of 3,187,296,810.01 for January to March, which from the 2,894,275,694.46 collected last year for the same period.

“ Naa tay increase na P293 Million plus from January to March against sa same period last year. Na

translate na to at least a 10

percent increase sa collections (We have an increase of P293 Million plus from January to March against the same period last year. This has translated to at least a 10 percent increase in collections),” said CTO head Lawrence Bantiding during the I-Speak Media Conference on Thursday.

Bantiding said the increase could be attributed to higher business tax col-

of this year, the CTO collected P1,469,616,096.59 from business taxes which is higher than the P1,246,762,281.63 collected for the same duration last year.

Last year’s easing of public health restrictions on business establishments is the reason for this increase.

“ Mao gyud na ang factor why we have that

City eyes more partnerships with local, international LGUs

THE CITY government is eyeing more partnerships with local and international cities after recently forging a sisterhood agreement with Sennan in Osaka, Japan.

City Councilor Augusto Javier “Javi” Campos III, the committee chairperson on international relations, bared this during the Katikaran sa Konseho program of the Davao City Disaster Radio on Thursday, June 1.

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

Campos said, “We have pending resolutions for our sisters to be – Bayswater in Perth, Australia; Island Garden City of Samal, and Monterey Park in California, which has the largest Asian-American population in California. These have yet to be passed.”

He said the city is also eyeing sisterhood deals with South Korea and Israel.

Forging sister city

agreements enhances the exchange of best governance practices and identi-

“Sometimes, it’s cooperation in tourism, security, or trade. It also boosts the exchange of people and ideas with the hope that more investors will come

be added to open Davao City for more people to experience,” he said.

particular increase. Kasi during the height of the pandemic dagha’g restrictions, especially for our businesses. Those accommodation establishments, service establishments— almost 80 percent of those sectors nato during that time sarado (That is really the factor why we have that particular increase. Because during the height of the pandemic there were many restrictions, especially for our businesses. Those ac-

Three cacao farmers from Davao to compete in Paris

DAVAO CITY (Mind -

aNews)—Three cacao farmers from this city will represent the country in the 2023 International Cocoa Awards at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris, France, from October 28 to November 1.

This was announced by Director Abel James I. Monteagudo, of the Department of AgricultureDavao, at the opening of the Mindanao Artisan Chocolate Fair on Friday at SM City Davao.

He said that the agency would continue to strive to make the region produce more “best cacao beans” and “empower more award-winning cacao farmers, chocolatiers, and entrepreneurs to be globally competitive.”

MANILA – Madrid-based offshore wind developer BlueFloat Energy has chosen the Philippines to locate its largest wind energy project.

In a press conference in Makati City on Friday, BlueFloat Chief Execusaid its planned offshore wind energy capacity in the Philippines is about 7.6 gigawatts (GW), which will be divided into four sites

These farmers are Judith Gabasa of Bagong Silang and Policarpo Enricoso Jr. of Barangay Saloy in Calinan District, andwa, Buhangin District.

Monteagudo said they would be flown to Paris after winning the Philippine Cacao Quality Awards (PCQA) last year in Butuan City out of 100 entries from all over the country.

“Davao Region really has what it takes to be recognized as the Chocolate and Cacao Capital of the Philippines with chocolate products at par with the best in the world,” he said.

Monteagudo added that cocoa processors in the region are “scaling up,” many of them are venturing into the international markets like the United Arab Emirates and the United States, which have a preference for dark chocolates from the Philippines.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), cacao production 2023 slightly declined to 2,350 metric tons from 2,380 MT reported in the same period of 2022.

Out of this total, Davao Region produced 1,800 MT or 76.6 percent share of the country’s cacao production during

Monteagudo said there is a growing demand for cacao in the global market.

CUSTOMERS swarm a thrift shop along San Pedro St. in Davao City on Friday. As many general merchandise shops closed at the height of the lockdowns, many buildings are now occupied by ukay-ukay traders. MindaNews photo

Samal Island preps contingency plan to mitigate impact of El Niño

DAVAO CITY – In response to the imminent threats of the El Niño phenomenon, the island city of Samal in Davao del Norte is crafting a contingency plan to address the adverse effects of the periodic weather condition.

In a statement Thursday, Samal City Public Order and Safety Office (CPOSO) chief Rosemarie

Garde said one of the city's

goal is to ensure sustainable water management in the area in anticipation of the drought.

Based on the six-month

3 dead, 1 nabbed in NorCot after shootout in anti-drug op

MATALAM, North Cotabato – Police, backed by soldiers, killed three suspects and arrested another following a shootout during an anti-drug operation here, police said Friday.

forecast by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), recent conditions

indicate that El Niño may occur from June to August this year, with an 80 percent probability.

PAGASA added that the dry spell may persist until the first quarter of 2024.

Garde said the city's drought contingency plan is being crafted based on the presumable worst-case scenario that could occur on the island, recognizing the need for proactive action in the face of climate

change and increasing water scarcity.

“The plan formulation involves extensive consultation with environmental experts and a collaborative effort involving the partici-

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Lt. Col Arniel Melocotones, municipal police as Abdulkarim Unsil, the principal target of the operation, and alleged accom-

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DAVAO CITY (MindaNews) – “Transfiguring Mindanao: A Mindanao Reader” is this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Book Award from the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL).

Edited by Mindanawon

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IN THE past two weeks after the rape-slay case of a woman architect from Calinan, Davao City, crimes in this Southern Mindanao metropolis appear to be in an alarming situation. Worst, the crimes are alleged abductions, the victims of which are people believed to be the “persons of interest” in the architect’s rape and murder.

The latest person reported to be suddenly gone missing from his home is the man who one Dennis Pansan. The abducted Pansan claimed to the barangay captain of Matina Pangi, to whom that some armed men claiming to be from the “authorities” picked him up and wrapped his head with masking tape. He told the barangay captain that he was “tortured.” Still, he was lucky to have escaped from his captors and reached the house of a Matina Pangi resident who took off the masking tape from his head before turning him

Last June 2, in an interview with television reporters, the Matina Pangi Kapitan disclosed that some people in his barangay noticed unmarked vehicles apparently “casing” the house of the man who helped Pansan. On the following day, the “good Samaritan” was not anymore seen in his house, and he could no longer be located by the barangay police as well as elements of the regular police force to whom the incident was reported.

According to the barangay captain in his statement to the media, he is apprehensive that the man might have been “abducted” or perhaps purposely abandoned his house for fear of the menacing “visitors.”

Days earlier, another man believed to be one of the even as one was earlier nabbed by persons who introduced themselves as NBI agents. In a television interview, the

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We Never Learn

WILLIAM

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews) -- When you are to invest for your future, whether in business or in politics, never forget the timeless caveat that “what is too good to be true is not true.”

The news that many again have become victims to another heaven-promising investment scheme carried out online known as paluwagan is disturbing and distressing.

Can’t people ever learn?

In face-to-face practice, a paluwagan is an informal lending system formed and funded by members who know each other and who verbally agree to its process. There is no legal document or a written agreement enumerating the responsibilities, obligations, and protection for the members to fall back when something goes wrong. The business is supposed to be for mutual help and what bound the members together is trust.

person but claimed he was nabbed during a drug buy-bust operation.

The wife of the arrested man has a different version of the story. She claimed to the media and in a social media post that the agents raided their house and picked her husband up. According to the wife, phones and warned them not to attempt to record the raid in the video.

One intriguing question, though, is whether or not the perpetrators of the alleged abductions are members of any of our law enforcement units. If they are not, then who could they be, and who are they working for? Or are they the “resurrected” shadowy vigilante group Davao Death Squad (DDS)? Who caused their rise from the grave? And, is their sudden “resurrection” solely to satisfy the demands for quick justice for the rape-slay victim in Calinan?

Unfortunately, it appears that their abductions are done without enough convincing evidence that their victims are indeed among the perpetrators of the rape-slay of the woman architect. In fact, we have learned from sources close to the victim’s family that even the widowed mother of the rape-slay victim is not fully convinced that the abducted individuals were involved in the case.

In other words, we cannot blame some Davaoenos if they suspect that the means these elements of the shadowy group are using to supposedly bring fast justice to the rape-slay victim is a crime as heinous as the one done on the woman architect; perhaps even more.

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Now we know who is the most likely politician Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte was alluding to in his description of him as ‘tambaloslos.”

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I was once a member of a paluwagan among my couniversity employees. After some time, our treasurercashier could not account for some 50% of our share deposit. Our fund which was supposed to grow with the accumulated interest on loans decreased instead. We had no legal basis to run after her. Administratively though, she could be hit for dishonesty and might lose her job. We didn’t want her to lose her livelihood. We decided to write off our losses. To avoid a repeat of the incident, we transformed the paluwagan into a credit coop registered with the Cooperative Development Authority.

In online paluwagan, those who join do not know each other, but this doesn’t bother them. Communication in the group is through Facebook and other social media platforms. Members are asked to deposit their investment in a bank account provided by the paluwagan administrator. They received promises of 100% return which will be deposited to their bank accounts after a few weeks. The high interest or dividends blinded the members on the impossibility of such promises. Because greed has no limit, many invested much to earn more. Thus, they lost thousands of pesos of hard-earned money or life-time savings.

Filipinos never learn.

In a not so distant past, thousands in Mindanao fell Philippine history - the Kapa- Community Ministry International (Cebuano: Kabus Padatuon, literally "enrich the poor"; a.k.a Kapa). Farmers lost their farm animals or even their farms, and pensioners, their money for sustenance through their twilight years, to Kapa’s pyramidal scheme of robbing Pablo to pay Pedro. Some victims, unable to bear their tragedy, committed suicide.

Filipinos never learn. They were also duped in 2016 by a southern crusader who promised to end the drug menace and corruption that have corroded the Filipino soul in three to six months; and to assert the country’s territorial sovereignty and protect its territorial integrity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

The reverse happened when he took residence in Malacanang. The illegal drug proliferated beyond imagination despite the killing of thousands of drug addicts and petty drug pushers. Corruption went haywire, pushing, in fact, the country near to becoming a narco state; and becoming more rampant and pronounced during the coronavirus pandemic.

Instead of securing our sovereignty in the WPS, the gains in the Hague arbitral rulings were shrugged off on -

have swarmed to this day in our exclusive economic zone and are raking to satiation our marine resources, destroy-

workers, legally, as online gambling operators; and, iland kidnappers.

In 2022, an immediate descendant of an ousted dictator and plunderer promised to end shortages of basic ( /

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WE ALL know that the Philippines is an agricultural country. It is unfortunate, however, that all sorts of agricultural products are imported, undermining local production. What is untenable is that hunger and malnutrition continue to hound Filipinos when we have the most fertile land and abundant rivers and seas in the world. This should be enough to address malnutrition and hunger in the country.

The data from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is disturbing. It said that every day, 95 children in the Philippines die from malnutrition; 27 out of 1,000 Filipino children are stunted, meaning short for their age.

The Social Weather Stations (SWS), on the other hand, stated that between October and December 2022, around 3 million Filipino families experienced involunhunger as "being hungry and not having food to eat." Our country is abundant with natural resources, but its people are experiencing hunger and malnutrition.

A worthwhile endeavor to solve hunger and malnutrition is the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) program to promote gardening as a sus“Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay” (HAPAG), it is a grassroots-based project that aims to strengthen the capacities of barangays towards sustainable agricultural initiatives. HAPAG intends to intensify agricultural activities, primarily barangay gardening, where households and the community can produce fresh vegetables and fruits in their backyards and available land spaces. They are also encouraged to establish community gardens where they can sell surplus vegetable products.

The advocate of this project in the DILG is Undersecretary Chito Valmocina, who is now the undersecretary for barangay affairs and oversees the nation’s barangays. He advises and assists the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (SILG) in the formulation and implementation of the department’s policies, plans and programs. Valmocina is the perfect person to oversee the implementation of the HAPAG project considering that he used to be the punong barangay of Barangay Holy Spirit in Quezon City, where he spearheaded urban agriculture and gardening.

I know Usec. Valmocina, and I know of his successful urban gardening program in his barangay. He pioneered

FRESH VIEWPOINTS: A NEW PERSPECTIVE

BY BRIAN JAMES LU

urban agriculture by establishing a model urban farm in his barangay. He also encouraged his constituents to plant vegetables in vacant spaces and idle lots with permission from the owners. His urban gardening project also resulted in a zero-waste management program where waste is recycled and compost is used as organic fertilizer for the urban garden. Using recycled materials and compost, they were able to grow vegetables in cans, pots, rubber tires, bottled water and defective appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines, among others.

His project was so successful that it became a favorite destination for local government units that wanted to replicate it. Many of them even came from rural areas all over the country. What is amazing here is that there is no need for the barangay to set aside a budget for the project since Usec. Valmocina was able to accomplish it through the value of volunteerism or the Filipino bayanihan spirit.

I just hope that the barangays will heed the HAPAG

the marginalized. Hopefully, this will imbibe the culture of gardening, which, unfortunately, is fast fading as people rely mostly on those bought from the market. I remember those days when gardening was part of the elementary curriculum and children were taking initiatives to plant vegetables in their backyard. Malnutrition and hunger were not that pronounced then. Fruit trees were also abundant.

It is a worthwhile initiative for the DILG to mobilize all barangays in the country through the HAPAG project to address the issues of malnutrition, hunger and food selfsince there are many vacant spaces in every barangay. Vegetable seeds are also available from the Department of Agriculture and LGUs and are distributed for free. What it takes is strong initiative and proper leadership from our local leaders to mobilize their constituents.

Food security is one of the major concerns today. The World Food Program (WFP) stated that in October

last year, one out of 10 households in the Philippines were food insecure. The BARMM, Regions 8 and 12, are the most food-insecure regions, and they belong to the seven poorest regions in the Philippines. We need more programs at the grassroots level, like HAPAG, to address food security and hunger.

The Foundation for National Development (FND), of which I am the chairman, fully supports the HAPAG project. We view this as one of the solutions that will lead also lessen Filipinos’ dependency on imported agricultural products. By mobilizing the community, the people will act as one, geared towards a purpose.

We have already established a community garden in Bagong Silangan, Quezon City — a 2 hectare farm planted with various vegetables. We aim to create a source of fresh vegetables for the residents and a community that is self-reliant and secure for its food source. We are also encouraging the residents to plant vegetables in their backyards and in their homes by using recycled materials, as seen in the urban garden of Usec. Valmocina. There is no substitute for growing your own vegetables. It is clean, organic, and fresh. It also helps the environment since plants emit oxygen, which is needed by our bodies. When we breathe, our body takes in oxygen. Imagine if we had lots of vegetables in our backyard.

For a better environment, the DILG also conducted a simultaneous nationwide bamboo and tree planting activity on Sept. 13, 2022, under the theme "Buhayin ang Pangangalaga sa Kalikasan." The activity aims to remind people of their roles in the care and protection of Mother Earth. The tree planting is a barangay-based activity since that the trees planted are monitored regularly to ensure to submit accomplishment reports to Usec. Valmocina. There is hope for Mother Earth if people are mobilized to plant trees and vegetables. These are doable programs that address not only the people’s need for food and food security but also the environment.

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in the foregoopinions and beliefs of the Philippine News Agency (PNA) -

NBA Finals: Tempering the Heat

MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews)—The Denver Nuggets pulled off a surprise for the Miami Heat in the openIt wasn’t Nikola Jokic but Aaron Gordon who exploded in that period, making 12 of the host team’s 29 points against the Heat’s 20. Jokic, who was double-teamed as soon as he got the ball at the post, only had two points but had six assists.

If Nuggets head coach Michael Malone wanted the 6’11” Serbian star to act as decoy, it worked. Gordon feasted on Miami’s smaller wing defenders with his drives that were barely contested. He also had four rebounds.

Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler combined for 15gets made 32 points in the paint while the Heat only

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The proverbial “cat was out of the bag” during former President of the Philippines and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte’s program “Gikan sa Masa Para sa Masa” over Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s SMNI Channel.

Duterte, the father, said that Inday Sara must have been hurt by the sudden unseating of Pampanga Congresswoman Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as House Senior Deputy Speaker by those who are known close allies of the House Speaker over the alleged plot of launching a House coup d’ etat.

VP Sara is known to have used as her vehicle for the Vice Presidency, the party of the former President.

Of course, we personally have some second thoughts on our assumption. What with the coming together of the former woman President and the House Speaker in a political collaboration that the two concluded with a document signing ceremony?

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half, during which he scored 10 points and pulled down three rebounds.

Adebayo ended with 16 points for Miami during that period.

Jamal Murray, the other half of Denver’s formidable duo, scored 18 points, Gordon 14, and Michael Porter team a 59-42 advantage over Miami.

At the end of the third quarter the Nuggets increased

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commodities, particularly rice, and to bring it from P40 or so to P20/kg. He now resides in the palace by the Pasig and nothing promising is obtaining from his promises to as President of the Republic and as the country’s food security czar. Not just rice, but sugar, onion, pork and supply, which has persisted in corrupting the country’s law enforcers.

If it is too good to be true, it is not true.

It can be a six-year scam.

Can’t we ever learn?

(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)

their lead to 21 (84-63).

The Heat tried to turn things around with an 11-0 run in the fourth quarter, highlighted by Kyle Lowry’s backto-back three-pointers to close the gap at 84-74. But the Nuggets responded with their own rally to increase their lead back to 16 (90-74). The Heat again threatened by cutting the margin to seven points (96-87) with less than three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. It proved futile as the Nuggets ended the game with a 104-93 victory. 14 assists, and 10 rebounds). Murray’s output wasn’t far behind (26 points, 10 assists, six rebounds).

Bam Adebayo had a stellar performance (26 points, 13 rebounds) but Butler, Miami’s main offensive machine, only added 13 points (his worst since the playoffs), seven rebounds, and seven assists. Gabe Vincent had 19 points.

Caleb Martin, the Heat’s hero in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, only

There’s no other explanation for Denver’s Game 1 victory: they simply played well. Moreover, they have remained unbeaten at home in these playoffs.

How will Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra respond in the succeeding games? Let Tyler Herro play starting Game 2—or maybe Game 3? Surely, his presence would make a difference as the team’s second best offensive player. It will force Denver to spread their defense wider. But can his right arm, his shooting arm, which was fractured in Game 1 of their playoffs with the Milwaukee Bucks, take contact?

may just have to rely on the best weapon that has pushed rhythm.

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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 MAY 2023 WILL BE DISPLAYED IN A PUBLIC AUCTION ON JUNE 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

APRIL 23, 2023

JUNE 08, 2023

All pawned items that expired during the month of DECEMBER 2022, if not renewed or redeemed will be sold to the public on JUNE 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 DISYEMBRE 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong HUNYO 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 APRIL 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 ABRIL 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 NOVEMBER 2022 (Regular Items) and DECEMBER 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; Email us @ rosegoldpawnshopdavao@gmail.com Lapu-lapu Street, Agdao Davao City Tel. No. (082) 225-3637

SAN PEDRO STREET, DAVAO CITY 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 DECEMBER 16, 2022 TO JANUARY 15, 2023 if not redeemed or renewed on JUNE 16, 2023 will be sold to the Public Auction on JUNE 19, 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 JUNE 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 JUNE 16, 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

(formerly Cabaguio Panabo

NO.

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.

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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 JUNE 16, 2023 321-2185 ILUSTRE

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its conservation,” said Irick Francisco, PEF conservation education and public

Moreover, PEF has four existing programs: conservation breeding dedicated to the propagation of the Philippine eagle in captivity, Building more public awareness and developing sympathy for the Philippine Eagle, Development program that delivers compelling messages, effective branding, and fundraising of various initiatives, and Community engagement with Culture-based con -

“ Kailangan po natin ng (We need) more efforts to protect and conserve our eagles, ang dami pong (there are a lot of) shooting and hunting and rescues na ginawa namin (that we did) for the Philippine eagles, but we still put more efforts to educate our people especially on the ground and through our conservation efforts [culture-based conservation] we partner with our indigenous communities…they share habitat in the ancestral domains of deal with human-related issues like shooting and hunting, trapping, and habitat loss,” Jimbea Lucino,

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with support from the Department of Foreignployed Hajj assistance teams to help ensure the safety and security of Filipino pilgrims while in Embassy Chargémato, who welcomed the pilgrims, expressed appreciation to the Saudi government for its initiatives to enhance the experience of pilgrims visiting the

"Millions of pilgrims, including those from the from innovations such as automation of Hajj services and the Makkah Route initiative among

Once the Philippines is included in the Makkah Route initiative, the Embassy said pilgrims would also be able to complete Saudi's immigration pro-

Manager of Culture-based Conservation Philippine

One of PEF's backbone programs is a community education public awareness campaign or behavioral change campaign, where the foundation holds events in areas like schools, malls, and communities to educate people about the Philippine eagle and its conver-

Fransisco also believes that this campaign is one of the factors for sustainabil-

Davao Ros-Ver Pawnshop, Incorporated

Ilustre St., Davao City

Tel # 224-1204; 222-6086

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majority of the Muslim Filipino pilgrims embarking on Hajj come from Lanao, Zamboanga, Basi-

million international pilgrims are expected tobia approves full capacity for Hajj 2023 following the easing of coronavirus

worshipers from all countries to have two primary vaccination doses and one booster shot against

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:

id-19 vaccines in Saudi

ram, Sinovac, Covaxin, Sputnik-V, and Janssen (1 (PNA)

enough about the wellness of the planet and if they participate in the conservation mission, more people will help protect our environment, as it is a moral

“We encourage everybody to really visit the Philippine Eagle Center during the PEW celebration; most of our activities—if not all, are really intended for our we want to mold them into the concepts of conserva-

ADDENDUM TO THE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF YVONNE GUARTICO SALVIDGE WITH DEEF OF DONATION

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late YVONNE GUARTICO SALVIDGE who died intestate on May 7, 2021 at Davao City;

That on November 9. 2022 the parties executed an Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate with Donation docketed as Doc. No. 6, Page 17; Book No. 219; Series of 2022 in the Notarial Register of Notary Public for Davao City Att. Raymond B. Batu; That the parties unintentionally forgot to include a bank account which should also be the subject of the settlement of estate of the estate of the late YVONNE GUARTICO SALVIDGE, herein described: “Peso Bond Fund at BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLAND (BPI) under account No. 000000000378_____, BPI Claveria Branch, Davao City.

That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned described properties has been the subject of ADDENDUM TO THE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF YVONNE GUARTICO SALVIDGE WITH DEEF OF DONATION made and executed by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 472; Page No. 96; Book No. 129 Series of 2022 of the Notary Public Raymond B. Batu of Davao City.

(MT-June 5, 12 & 19, 2023)

EXTRA JUDICIAL

SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF YVONNE GUARTICO SAVIDGE with DEED OF DONATION

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

PEF celebrates 36th Philippine Eagle Week

BY LORDEE GOMEZ / UM INTERN

THE PHILIPPINE Eagle Foundation (PEF) commemorates a week dedicated to the country’s national bird from June 3 - 12 at the Philippine Eagle Center in Malagos, Calinan District.

Philippine Eagle Week (PEW) is an annual nationwide event that promotes Philippine eagle conservation and popularizes Philippine eagle conservation.

With this year’s theme, “Lasting Freedom of our Philippine Eagle,” the foundation will commence games and peace activities like Nature’s

Quest, an exhibit that will highlight the milestone of projects in Aracan, egghunting activity, Agila photo booth, Keeper’s talk, Color Your Eagle Mask,

10th ID scores superior rating

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titled “to save our Eagle."

These activities are not only in line with the PEW celebration but also in accordance with their behavioral change campaign. It is part of the PEF’s commitment to raise awareness and to lay out calls to the public, especially Filipinos, regarding the conservation of the national bird and the great need to protect them.

“This is our hall of PEF approach that seeks to promote and popularize Philippine Eagle conservation, especially now that parang (like) ironically, even though the Philippine Eagle is the national symbol, only a few people are aware of the Philippine Eagle and

THE 10TH Infantry Agila Division garnered a 91.88% rating after the 15-day activity of the Philippine Army Annual General Inspection last May 30.

There were four areas of inspections: operational readiness; mission accomplishment in terms of trial operations; resource management on logistics and personnel; and leadership, moral, and welfare and discipline law and order.

Maj Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson of the 10th ID, said attaining and sustaining the insurgence-free status of the region became a big factor in the rating and it also shows the professionalism of the 10th ID soldiers.

“Considering the fact that we are also able to achieve ang atuang

mission that is to clear our area of responsibility from the insurgence. Actually, they lauded the 10th Infantry Agila Division because we excel not only in terms of operations but also in terms of administration,” Tito said.

The garnered rating of 91.88% is categorized as a superior rating. Twenty-seven

10th ID also garnered the same rating within the range of 91-95.99% after the inspection.

The 10th ID vowed to improve and amend the observed lapses to render constant services to the public.

“Rest assured that your 10th Infantry Agila Division will continue to secure our area of responsibility,” Tito said.