MINDANAO TIMES, June 7-8, 2023

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BY LEA REGINA DULAY, LOURHENZ IGLORIA, ROJEAN GRACE PATUMBON, AND JOANA MAE VILLANUEVA

THE SPECIAL Investigation Task Group Bragas asserted that they have airtight

PCpt. Lean A. Marquez, Davao City Police Office legal officer, said they have a strong case because they collaborated with the City Prosecution

“Kung ire- rate natin ‘to siya, mas malapit na siyang maging yung proof

beyond reasonable doubt so malakas talaga kung malakas kasi, this time, the of the case build-up of the case kasali na dito yung mga fiscal kaya pumasa ito sa evaluation nila (If we are going to rate this [Bragas’ case], it nearly

achieved proof beyond reasonable doubt, so it is really a strong case because, this is part of the build-up case, explains why it passed their evaluation), he added.

On June 5, the SITG -

pects believed to be responsible for the grisly crime.

Three of the four suspects were Renato Bayansao, Kent Laurence Espinoza, and Dennis Roy Pansan, while one person remains

According to the statement by Calinan Police Station commander Major Neil M. Vistar, Bayansao was apprehended in a drug

buy-bust operation last May 28, 2023, in Calinan by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and Police Station 10.

In his presentation of the link analysis, he stated that during the night of the crime, a witness, alias Joan, recognized the ombak driver and two other suspects

at 10:42 p.m. near a meat shop where the victim was attacked and shoved inside the vehicle.

Aside from Joan, another witness came forward, alias Michael, who helped the police develop a digital cartographic sketch that included a tribal tattoo on the right arm. It served as the mark that led to the

There may be truth to suspicions, but…

CALINAN against the suspects. BING GONZALES

Report crimes to the police instead of on social media

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

BY LEA REGINA DULAY AND JOANA MAE VILLANUEVA/UM INTERNS

LAWMAKERS approved the road closure of Matina make way for an overpass their 21st council session

on June 6.

As part of the Davao City Bypass Road ProInternational Cooperation Agency (JICA), the ordinance was okayed to

kickstart several construction projects, including the Matina 1 and Matina 2 River Bridges.

Engr. Earl Nicholas Rada, the project coor( /MATINA/10)

DCPO spokesperson Major Catherine dela Rey, during the Madayaw Davao program of 87.5 FM Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) aired on Monday, June 5, said: “Rape o holdup man na report dayon, ayaw usa i-post sa social media aron maka

Sara calls for swift justice for NoCot teacher’s killing

COTABATO CITY – Vice President and Education

Secretary Sara Duterte on Sunday called for the speedy resolution of the teacher in Pikit, North Co-

Duterte issued the appeal as she paid her last respects to slain teacher

Joel Reformado during a Reformado, 37, a teacher at Damalasak Elementary School, was gunned down on May 26 in front of Manaulanan Elementary School, also in Pikit. His co-teacher, Elton John Lapined, was

also injured.

Both were heading home from work when

Reformado died on the spot, while Lapined is currently recuperating in a hospital.

Reformado was laid to

Sunday.

with Reformado’s parentsceeding to Davao City.

Earlier on the samesamoro Autonomous Re( /SARA/10)

conduct dayon mi og hot pursuit operation (Whether it’s rape or holdup, report it immediately, don’t post it on social media so we can conduct a hot pursuit operation right away).”

She encouraged victims, even if the crime occurred a long time ago, to

the incident to the police to seek justice.

Dela Rey highlighted the significant impact of DCPO’s law enforcement operations from May 22 to 30. These operations

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THIRTY-FIVE mass supporters of a New People's Army (NPA) group withdrew their support during a Peace Rally at Purok 7,peridad, Agusan del Sur on June 2.

Major Francisco Garello Jr., the spokesperson of

said the 35 are composed of Milisyang Bayan, Sangay ng Partido sa Lokalidad (SPL), contacts, and couriers of SRSDG Southland under the Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC). ( /MASS/10)

FORMER councilor now OIC regional director of the newly created Department of Migrant Workers XI Atty. Angela Librado-Trinidad, presents the function, policies and programs of the department during her visit to the city council on Tuesday, June 6. BING GONZALES

M-O-N-E-Y matters in payroll practice LINE OF SIGHT

MORE THAN a million strong workforce, I included, face the daily grind of work demands. What keeps us going? One of the many reasons might be compensation.

As we eagerly await our compensation, a few of us may be those tasked with the noble responsibility of computing payroll on time and accurately up to the last centavo. How is compensation computed? What payroll regulations and updates does one need to know? Here are pertinent M-O-N-E-Y guidelines:

To manage payroll processing, software systems are advantageous in handling accurate step-by-step procedures in payroll computation, as well as statutory contributions reporting and payslip generation. Payroll software systems can also be programmed to perform human resources tasks such as timekeeping and leave monitoring.

Contributions for Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC), and Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) have been recently revised.

In accordance with Republic Act (RA) No. 11199, otherwise known as the Social Security Act of 2018, starting January 2023, the members’ contributions will increase from 13% to 14%, wherein the 1% increase will be shouldered by the employer. Consequently, the for the member’s Workers Investment and Savings Program contribution.

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May further slows

slowed down for the fourth consecutive month, settling at 6.1 percent in May from 6.6 percent in April, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Tuesday.

settled within the 5.8 to 6.6 percent forecast range of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

It was, however, still higher than the 5.4 percent recorded in May last year.

DA 10 partners with FOPA for NorMin market linkages

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

(PIA) -- Aiming to strengthen the partnership with local producers in Northern Mindanao, the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office (DA-RFO) 10, met with the Food Processors’ Association of Northern Mindanao (FOPA NorMin) to discuss potential local and national market linkages for its members.

On May 15, 2023, the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD), led by its chief, Larry E. Paraluman, delivered the various interventions that DA-10 can offer, ranging from market information, market linkage and product promotion to agribusiness promotion and development services, especially for the agri-based processed products that FOPA members produce.

FOPA NorMin officers who joined the meeting were president Craig Mari Padla of De Oro’s Best, vice president Ana Marie Viscayno of Sivako Foods, secretary May Jacobo of May’s Golden Pies, SG Ventures, Inc., and Nenita support, the AMAD committed to assist the said association toward communication and partnership with farmers across Region 10.

The efforts also aim toers and Fisherfolk Enterprise Development Information System (FFEDIS) for convenient market linkages, not only in northern Mindanao but also in the island region of Mindanao and the whole of the Philippines. DA-10/PIA-10

3,500 vacancies offered at Kalayaan Jobs Fair in SM

BY LEA REGINA DULAY AND JOANA MAE VILLANUEVA | UM INTERNS

OVER 30 employers have committed to participate in the Kalayaan Jobs Fair by the Department of Labor and Employment Region XI (DOLE-XI) at SM City Annex from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 12.

The event will offer 2,051 job vacancies from 29 local employers and 1,473 slots from four overseas employers. Walk-in and online registered ap-

plicants will be accepted and undergo face-to-face interviews with the employers on-site.

Themed “Kalayaan 2023: Bagong Pilipinas,

ang Diwa ng Pagkakaisa, Living the Bayanihan Spirit,” this year’s job fair will be different as it will incorporate a job seeker’s assistance desk in collabo-

ration with City Social Welfare and Development Office Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, and the Department of Migrant Workers for overseas.

The desk consists of DOLE XI employees who will assist applicants in

complying with their requirements by providing a place to print and/or photocopy their resumes and other documents.

“This year, we would like to assure the applicants that presentable sila pagdating nila doon sa

(they are presentable when they arrive at the) interview area. So they will be catered with a conducive environment wherein dili sila (they are not) harassed, na kanang magdali-dali ug (that

UM Law students render free legal aid to community

THIRD and fourth-year law students offered free advice and assistance to residents of Barangay Sto. Nino, Tugbok District, as part of the University of Mindanao College of Law's Continuing Legal Education Program (CLEP).

The law students who gave legal assistance were all under the Problem Areas in Legal Ethics (PALE)

class of Atty. Cloydie Mark A. Marcos. The legal consultation was conducted with the support of the newly minted UM lawyers: Atty. Jennifer Dy, Atty. Alexandria Rabanes, Atty. Princess Hazel Griño, Atty. Marrie Santiago, Atty. Julie Ann Olarte and Atty. Eleazar Cagula, joined by UM Law Professor, Aatty. Pete Bayani

Camporedondo.

Prior to the legal consultation, Atty. Sigrid Kim Mier-Brigoli from the Commission on Human Rights also shared salient points of Katarungang Pangbarangay and Violence Against Women and Children Law with women and barangay officials who attended the event.

Bayan Muna to challenge Maharlika Bill before SC

MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews)—Bayan Muna will challenge before the Supreme Court the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill recently approved by Congress for being “unconstitutional.”

In a post on his social media page on Friday (June 2), former Bayan Muna representative Neri Colmenares said the Senate rushed the approval of the bill in violation of Article VI, Section 26 (2) of the 1987 Constitution, resulting in “discrepancies and

errors” in the bill.

The said provision says, “No bill passed by either House shall become a law unless it has passed three readings on separate days, and printed copies thereof in its final form have been distributed to its Members three days before

its passage.”

Colmenares said the bill was subjected to many amendments in the wee hours of May 31 and approved on second reading, and again approved on third reading some minutes later.

RACCO XI promotes adoption and foster care

BY LOURHENZ B. IGLORIA AND ROJEAN GRACE PATUMBON/UM INTERNS

THE REGIONAL AlternaDavao Region (RACCO XI) urged families to open

their homes to neglected and unwanted kids as the process is now cheaper and more accessible.

The country marks the Adoption and Alternative Child Care Week 2023 with the theme, “#EveryChildMatters: A New Era in Adoption and Alternative Child Care.”

Republic Act (RA) 11642, or the “Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act,” declares the second week of June for adoption and child care week.

MARYLOU Polancos, RACCO XI adoption focal person, says it’s now easier and less expensive to adopt a child with the transition from judicial to administrative process, during a press conference at SM City Annex on Monday.

BING GONZALES

Basilan outages inquiry underway

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Basilan Lone District Rep. Mujiv Hataman has called for a congressional inquiry on the management and operations of Basilan Electric Cooperative (Baselco) for its failure to address perennial power outages.

Basilan is currently experiencing unscheduled power outtimes daily, Hataman said.

Hataman said he has already conferred with Department of Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla to convene a meeting with the National Electrification Administration and the National Power Corporation (Napocor) to sort out the problems besetting the Baselco operations.

“The congressional inquiry will follow after the meeting of tripartite power agencies,” Hataman said in a statement Monday, without of the inquiry.

He noted that Baselco has blamed the power outages on the technical shutdown of the two power generators ofgreko due to overload.

Hataman said he has been trying to solve the power crisis in Basilan since he was the governor of the then-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

During the Aug. 27 stakeholders’ forum last year, Hataman managed to get the commitment of the Department of Budget and Management for the release of Napocor's PHP1.3 billion unused fund to pay its debts amounting to PHP1.2 billion to diesel supplier Petron.

Baselco is presently clasand categorized as class “D” or ailing electric cooperative.

It was formally registered as the 62nd electric cooperative in the country on May 24, 1975. (PNA)

During the press conference at SM Annex, Jane Plana, RACCO XI foster care focal person, said that the adoption process has transitioned from judicial to administrative, which means interested parents no

FOR WHAT had already been almost a week, I’ve noticed several unlisted numbers trying to get in touch with me through WhatsApp on my phone. I thought this quite odd, as these unknown callers could also have just as quickly reached me through my provider. (Then I thought, tough luck too, my phone’s almost always on silent mode during write-days.)

When I asked the matey how come my phone could still be contacted on WhatsApp even when I’ve only set my phone to only receive a few personal contacts, she gave me a short lecture on how the online free app worked.

Moreso how it had become the key of choice (or weapon of choice) for marketers to reach you without spending a dime using Globe calls. Ach, so, if they had somehow gotten hold of my number they could just use the app and, presto, get through whether I liked it or not.

It was here I remembered some piece I read long ago about the illusion of change. Since we love to believe that we have gone a long way in technology and almost everything, nothing much has really changed. In this case, those often-pesky telemarketers who used to call us on our landlines no end and the door-to-door salespersons knocking at the gates have all just gotten super savvy with WhatsApp nowadays. They have gotten a new toy to get through and annoy us, and better yet, practically now, it’s costing them nothing.

ted back, err, politely replied to one of the callers with the usual “kinsa ni” opener, and after a while, I received her lengthy intro. As it turns out, the person on the other end was just interested in hiring me for an online job which entailed watching TikTok all day. Even though I declined, days as her offer still stands.

I’m thinking, what have I got to lose?

All I’ve been reading anyway on the web these days has always been about abductions, rapes, and drug busts. Politics has even upped its prop that it’s almost funny to watch. Looking back to her offer, is there violence and sham at all in TikTok, I wonder?

Then I thought, aside from reading, or rather sifting, through the trash that’s presently on social media and the internet, I’m still giving myself one more chance because there’s still much I wish to do outdoors aside from watering Nanay’s orchids and tennis.

EDITORS’ NOTE:

FINALLY, the police havecide cases against four (not three as earlier announced) suspects in the brutal rape and killing of a 28-year-old woman architect resident of Calinan, Davao City. The last Monday, June 5.

In our column yesterday,

(DCPO) Director Col. Alberto Lupaz that, indeed, they against the alleged criminals.

But in the same column, we also asked whether the suspects are already in police custody. Our reason forple who are still at large is wanting in effectiveness and the perpetrator, is that of responding to the call for justice of the family, relatives, and friends of the rape and slay victim.

Last Monday, when the head of the Special Investigating Task Group (SITG) Bragas announced in a press conference the names of the suspects, it turned out that one of them (Dennis Pansan) was already dead, another, a certain Espinosa, was the one reported abducted in Barangay Lacson, the other one could be the person who was picked up in what was reported by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) as a buy-bust operation in his own residence. The fourth suspect charged, who is still

In the case of Pansan and Espinosa, the police strongly denied they had any participation in their abduction. Since Pansan allegedly died on the way to the hospital to treat his serious injuries, what will that make of the case against him? Pansan was rescued in Matina Pangi after he escaped from his abductors, who he claimed tortured him, and wrapped his head and face with masking tape.

He was found near the residence of one Rodrigo Cadungog in Matina Pangi, gasping for breath and dehydrated. Cadungog then brought Pansan to the barangay captain of the place, who then turned him over to the Talomo police.

Suspect Espinosa, on the other hand, was reported abducted by persons claiming they were from the “authorities” days back after the body of Bragas was found dumped in a banana plantation canal in Dacudao, Calinan. He has not surfaced since then. In other words, chances are, he could also be dead by now.

Again, who will the police prosecute when the suspect is dead or nowhere to be accounted for?

But what intrigued us is that the police did not disclose whether the Ombac tricycle used by the perpetrators has already been found. Neither did they identify the owner of the vehicle. Where is the tricycle now?

Is not the vehicle important material evidence in seeing through the effective prosecution of suspects in a crime? We are looking forward to the police making such an announcement on the ownership of the vehicle and its whereabouts.

Meanwhile, the man who helped the late suspect Dennis Pansan, who was reported “missing” during the weekend, suddenly surfaced last Monday. He claimed he was not abducted but admitted having gone to New Bataan to hide from some menacing persons he feared to be casing his residence.

We could understand the police if they manifest their disgust over the immediate assumption of some people, media men included, that Cadungog was abducted. They know that in such incidents, the eyes of the public are immediately on them. On this aspect, we commiserate with the police.

But we think some of the attributions could be true as it could be one strategy by the law enforcers to dodge charges of illegal detention of arrested suspects if they prescribed by law. Otherwise, they must let go of the suspect/s who could escape upon release.

This is one scheme for the police to make hard decisions similar to making a choice “between the devil and the deep blue sea.”

I WAS on retail therapy during the pandemic. It was one of those really bad days. My child had a meltdown. I blew my top. And it wasn’t a picture meant to be for a Johnson’s baby powder ad. To soothe myself, I went Now I’m really sure my smartphone is spying on me because why on earth would it show me an item called Angry Mama?

It was a microwave cleaner. Basically, it’s like a small bottle where you can put in a mixture of vinegar and water. And it has a cap that has holes so that steam can come out to clean inside the microwave oven. The manufacturer could have just designed a minimalist version, you know, just a regular cylinder, which will work the same way. But, no. They just had to make it look like a cartoon character. And not the cute kind. This one’s got a middleaged mom hairdo as the cap, a scowling mommy face, with two handles shaped like mommy arms on the waist. It really looked angry. And it was an Angry Mama – tough on dirt and grime. I didn’t know if I would be overjoyed to discover a perfect product for my inner domestic diva or be offended because I felt attacked.

I have a confession to make. Behind the smiles, the laughter, and my joyful portrayal of motherhood on Facebook Story, there's an angry mama inside me. Yes, I love my child more than words can express, and I cherish the moments we share. But there are times when that love is overshadowed by an overwhelming surge of anger that consumes me.

FORTY-SOMETHING FIRST-TIME MOM

the endless battles over simple tasks push me to the edge. The anger wells up inside me, bubbling like a pot ready to boil over. It's in those moments that I question myself. I wonder if I'm failing as a mother; if my anger is a rehuman response to overwhelming stress and frustration. It's a reminder that I am human, with my own limits and emotions.

BY JILL V. PALARCA

I’m not alone, but you don’t hear this often because it's hard to admit this when society expects mothers to be perfect, to embody the epitome of patience and selflessness. We are supposed to handle every situation with grace and calm, no matter how chaotic or frustrating it may be. But the truth is, motherhood can be incredibly challenging. The constant demands, the lack of sleep, and the feeling of never having a moment to yourself can wear down even the strongest of spirits.

There are days when the tantrums, the messes, and

I’d like to believe that mom rage is not rooted in hatred or negativity but in a deep-rooted desire to create a better future for our children. It propels us to take a stand more compassionate and inclusive society. The intensity for our children. It's a testament to the passion we have for their well-being and happiness. We challenge societal norms, we question the status quo, and we demand a better world for our children to grow up in.

settle for anything less than the best for our little ones. And perhaps, the designer of that microwave cleaner was right. We really do need Angry Mamas to clean up this toxic world.

(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.)

WE USUALLY hear about micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which the Department of Trade had effectively facilitated and, for the most part, helped resource training.

Talking of MSMEs, we can readily think of the size of workers and the size of assets as barometers of measurement. By the way, our economy is driven by the MSME, constituting practically 99 percent of domestic enterprises.

The Philippine Statistics Authority categorizes a micro-enterprise as having less than ten employees, small enterprise if 10-99 workers, medium when workers range between 100 to 199, and large if 200 or more.

The Philippines accounts for a total of 952,969 MSMEs, where the micro businesses account for 88.77 percent, small enterprises 10.25 percent, medium 0.49 percent, and the large comprise a measly 0.49 percent total. This translates to a 99.51 percent share of the MSMEs to total establishments.

In general, the MSMEs account for 62.66 percent of total employment. Micro enterprises contribute 29.38 percent to total employment, small enterprises account 25.78 percent of the total, and medium with 7.50 percent.

If we can put together the size of the MSME’s share to the whole industry and the industry’s contribution to employment, 99 percent size with employment contribution of 66 percent, then we can say we have a cap to our industry growth. Unless, of course, the share of the large industries to the whole industry starts to increase and gain

EGALITARIAN

Take note that if the individual engages in business, be it for self-employment, as freelance, or as a member of the independent workforce, there is a thin boundary in the interlink with the micro, small and medium enterprises.

Nano enterprise may also include freelance and individual professionals who wish to provide expertise in areas that are not supplied by the formal businesses owing to being largely technical, but such kind of individual engagement have with limited effect on the whole business operation.

In this instance, the business sees the costs as more than the return on investment and therefore relegated to the use of individual experts, the nano business.

BY ADRIAN M. TAMAYO

traction by re-distributing operations to other areas other than NCR and Calabarzon.

In the whole preceding discussion, you may have noticed that the nano industry is nowhere categorically

the nature of this kind of enterprise.

Nano is found at the grassroots level as it is the entry point for individuals within the entrepreneurial system.

The nano industry differentiates itself from other industries and, at the same, integrates itself with the others.

And there are plenty of experts who are waiting for formal employment or have decided to leave formal employment. Just look at the grab business. The motorcycles are not from Grab but those owned by the riders themselves. And Grab offers the link for business with these individuals who have the unique skills to reach the farthest areas to deliver food in no time.

The Grab delivery business, the Grab riders are part of nano enterprises. They are small as there could only assets, and they rely heavily on their skills and services for their operation.

And we can prove to many other nano activities around. And let me again go back to my point, in the spectrum of business, the presence of nano business indicates a healthy enterprise ecosystem.

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who is currently at large.

In another statement, Pansan as the one who punched Bragas’ face on the way to a meat shop. Pansan went missing after the crime, only to surface at the Matina Pangi Barangay Hall with his hands tied and his face partly covered by packing tape. Not long after, he was declared dead at the Adventist Hospital on May 29, 2023.

The live-in partner of Bayansao claimed that her partner could not have the tricycle driver since he did not know how to drive.

However, city police director PCol. Alberto Lupaz said otherwise. “ Ang ako lang ma naa siya’y Rusi na motor. Lisod man ka makakuha kag motor na walay lisensya na dali raman ka madakpan kay sige baya tag checkpoint ( I can confirm that he has a Rusi motorcycle.torcycle without a license since you will be easily get caught because we always conduct checkpoints),” he said after showing a document from LTO proving that the Rusi motorcycle was under Bayansao’s name.

Atty. Arcelito Albao, NBI XI director, said the perpetrators could have planned the crime. “It’s really a premeditated crime because [she was raped and killed]. You cannot do that without a [plan].”

Lupaz said they are still trying to locate the vehicle used in the crime.

“ Hindi tayo hihinto, hindi tayo matutulog na hindi natin na ascertain kung ano ang kalagayan ng nawala na tao katulad ng dito sa Calinan na nakita sa CCTV dun na pumunta na dapat yun hindi nayun, sinundan na lahat na at tsaka tumawag na ng

back up kung pwede lang tumawag na ng back up (We will not stop, we will not sleep until we can ascertain the situation of the missing person similar to what happened in Calinan where it was captured on CCTV-- that should not have happened, the moment she was followed. Also, if there is a need to call for a back up, call a back up. ” he said.

Bragas’ body was found dumped on a canal in an isolated banana plantation in Calinan. The post-mortem analysis conand choked to death.

they up their) application form.” said

Lorraine Grace Ugsang, DOLE Davao City Field Of-

On June 6 and 7, the team will gather at the University of Southeastern Philippines in Obrero; on June 16, at DMMA College of Southern Philippines and on Davao Central College Toril, June 17, will be at Catalunan Pequeño, June 21, at USEP Mintal and on June 23 will be at Barangay Centro San Juan, Davao City. These venues will make it convenient for applicants to apply for a job.

The top job vacancies are those in BPO companies, the second is at Grand Mall,

the third are construction workers, and the fourth is for overseas workers. Overseas employers prioritize nurses, engineers, and waiters.

Meanwhile, PESO Davao also encouraged students to try their luck through the SPES program. “They will not work during summer but all year. They can apply, and there are two in the food chain and one in a mall here in Davao,” Lilibeth Pantinople, PESO Davao manager, said. She said the SPES program opened 400 slots for students. Under the arrangement, the private company will pay 60% of their salary while the city government will absorb the remaining 40%.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

JUNE 16, 2023

JUNE 16, 2023

JUNE 09, 2023

JUNE 02, 2023

JUNE 27, 2023

JUNE 16, 2023

JUNE 21, 2023

JUNE 23, 2023

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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dinator of the Davao City Bypass Road Project, said the project would be essential to create an approach road from the south side of the tunnel.

He also reiterated that it would not cause any drivers any hassle. They will issue residents with special passes to let them in.

Alternatively, there is an access road constructed before the project that can go directly from Matina Biao Elementary School to Kopi Point in Barangay minutes the typical 20-30 minute travel time on the current road.

On the subject of the road right of way, Engr. Rada said they already resolved the payments with some landowners. They are strategically acquiring

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ongoing campaign against illegal drugs, wanted individuals, illegal gambling, and the

During the 44 operations targeting illegal drugs, the police apprehended 56 individuals and seized illegal drugs with an estimated value of P402,000.

Additionally, the Davao City police apprehended 23 most wanted persons and 112 other wanted individuals, while 78 were arrested in 32 anti-gambling operations.

Furthermore, Dela Rey mentioned six individuals were apprehended for pos -

“Nagtrabaho gyud mga kapulisan sa DCPO sa atong anti-criminality programs. Nanghinaut mi nga wala kaayo’y crime incidents

karong semanaha makatutok mi sa mga kaso nga wala pa maers are really working in our anti-crime programs. We hope there aren’t too many crime incidents this week so we can focus on unsolved cases),”

Dela Rey added.

She said rape topped the incidents among the eight focus crimes monitored by DCPO. These focus crimes include murder, homicide, physical injury, robbery, theft, motor napping, and car napping.

more land so that the contractor will have areas to work on. The only problem he could see was the lack of documents on the part of the landowners.

On the other hand, the Department of Public Works and Highways has been assisting landowners to comply with the requirements to receive compensation.

The contractor is currently cooperating with the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) and the affected barangays. They also put up signs on some parts, and they will begin with the full-scale installation once the project begins.

The Matina Biao-Langub Road will close 30 days after the public has been

She mentioned earlier that while there was a decrease in focus crimes, from 167 incidents between January and April 2022 to 94 incidents during the same period this year, rape continued to be the most prevalent crime. Of the 167 crime incidents reported from January to April last year, 57 were rape cases.

Among the 94 focus crimes recorded by DCPO between January and April this year, at least 31 were rape incidents.

Dela Rey said, “Alarming gyud sya na mao’y pinakataas. Naningkamot ta nga ma-prevent o masulbad ni. Magtinabangay ta (It is alarming that rape has high incidents. We are trying to prevent or solve this. Let’s work together).”

The rising cases prompted the police to launch the Oplan Kilos, a campaign known as “Kababainhan/Kabatan-onan/ Kalalakin-an Igiya Laban sa Pagpanglugos,” a proactive community-based initiative aimed at addressing rape and sexual abuse cases in the city.

Oplan Kilos not only strengthens police efforts against sexual crimes but also encourages the involvement of barangay leaders, youth groups, women’s associations, academe, and faithbased organizations within the community.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late Uldarico A. Villegas, who died intestate on April 20, 2020, at the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte;

That the deceased at the time of his death left a real properties situated at Barangay San Miguel, Peñaplata, Island Garden City of Samal more particularly described to wit:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) No. 153262 A parcel of land (Lot H-2, Psd-11-644956, being a portion of Lot H, Psd-11-025656, situated at the Barrio of San Miguel, Mun. of Peñaplata, Province of Davao del Norte, containing an area of Two Hundred Eighty-Eight (299) Square Meters more or less;

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) No. T-263359 A parcel of land (7, Psd-11066436, being a portion of plan B-204507), situated at Barangay San Miguel, Municipality of Peñaplata, Province of Davao, containing an area of Three Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Nine (3,949) Square Meters more or less;

That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned properties has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. _______; Page No._______; Book No.______ Series of ______ of the Notary Public _______

(MT-June 7, 14 & 21, 2023)

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gion in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) welcomed Duterte’s opening of the satellite

BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim asthe regional government's support for her programs in the area.

“Rest assured of the support from the BARMM gov-plementing its programs and services like Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day, PagbaBAGo campaign, Kalusugan Food Truck, Pansarap nutritional feeding program, and calamity response under the Disaster Operations Center,” Ebrahim said.

BARMM residents easier

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Garello said the former supporters conducted the rally to express their sentiments and condemnation against the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) after their eyes were opened and awakened to their deceit, lies, and manipulation.

The 3rd Special Forces "Arrowhead" Battalion led by Lt. Colonel Paulo F. Baylon, 3SFBn, of the 401st Infantry "Unite N' Fight" Brigade, under the 4th Infantry Division, together with the Local Government Unit of Prosperidad under the leadership of Mayor Frederick Mark P. Mellana facilitated the Government On Wheels and Peace Process.

The activity was attended by Provincial Department of the Interior and Local Government (PDILG), Revitalized-Police Sa Barangays (RPSB), and the Local Police of Prosperidad representatives.

Colonel Francisco F Lorenzo Jr, Commander of 401Bde, said the massive withdrawal of support was a result of the sustained In(IMO) and the successful implementation of Executive Order 70, also known as the "Whole of Nation" approach under the auspices of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed

access to social services her not set up per region but were hand-picked strategically for their location. A major consideration is their proximity and accessibility to other areas or islands,” she told local ofBARMM.

in the ribbon-cutting cersituated along Sinsuat Avenue in this city were Ebrahim, Cotabato City Mayor Bruce Matabalao, and Maguindanao del Norte OIC Gov. Abdulraof Macacua.

office here is the fourth in Mindanao and the ninth in the in last year. (PNA)

Lorenzo said that the activity showcased the tangible success and underscored the effectiveness of the NTF-ELCAC in creating an environment conducive to lasting peace, empowering individuals to leave behind the futile cause and form trust among former rebels and government that served as the bedrock of sustainable peace and promotes unity across communities.

Meanwhile, 4ID commander Major General Jose Maria R. Cuerpo II lauded the 3SFBn and 401Bde for the incessant peace-building efforts with the populace and the former CTG supporters for recognizing the futility and consequences of their former allegiance.

He noted that this was a CTG, which desperately attempted to recover massive loss of mass support after a series of surrender of CTG key leaders and members in Agusan del Sur.

Further, Cuerpo said that the overwhelming surrender of supporters highlights the growing confidence in the government and its commitment to attaining an inclusive and long-lasting peace for the people not only in Agusan Sur and the Caraga region but also towards a progressive nation.

By Rhoda Grace B. Saron

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

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)

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“Presuming they have a copy of the bill, the senators could not have even studied the bill if the amendments inserted were indeed those they agreed upon during the second reading,” he said.

He said the drafting of the given the few hours between the amendments and the third reading.

The House announced on May 31 that they were adopting the Senate version of the bill.

“Surely, there would have been no time for members of the House to study the Senate bill they are ratifying when they adopted the supposed Senate version. That is not the way to pass a law, especially a law that is a threat to at least PhP500 billion of public funds,” the former lawmaker said.

He added the Constitution is clear in requiring three readings on separate days, with the legislators given a copy of the bill they are approving as well as the time to study it.

A sovereign wealth fund, the MIF will be managed by a government company called the Maharlika Investment Corp (MIC).

The fund will be established by the government “by investing national funds, and coordinating and strengthening the investment activities of the country’s top-performingtions to promote economic growth and social development,” according to Senate

Bill No. 2020, passed on May 31 that the House of Representatives adopted on the same day.

It will initially get the following contributions: P50 billion from the National Government, P50 billion from LandBank, P25 billion from the Development Bank of the Philippines, and P125 billion from the National Government and government-owned and controlled corporations or government funding institutions.

For the first two years of the MIC’s operations, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is mandated to give 100 percent of its dividends to the MIC, and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp 10 years.

Proponents of the bill initially wanted to get funding for MIF from the Social Security System, Government Service Insurance System, PhilHealth, Home Development Mutual Fund, Overseas Workers Welfare Administra-

However, these agencies were dropped as sources of funding owing to public uproar.

Critics aired concerns that these agencies may no longer be able to make pension payments if the MIF suffers losses. They also argued that since pension funds come from members' contributions, they may not be considered government funds. (H. Marcos C. Mordeno/MindaNews)

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Regional Franchising and Regulatory Davao City Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a TH FREIGHT TRUCK Service. Case No. R11-NC-TH-2023-5-028

CIPROS LOGISTICS SERVICES/ JUDYLAN A. ARANJUEZ Applicant. X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X

application filed on May 25, 2023, of Public Convenience to operate an AIRCONDITIONED TAXI SERVICE for the transportation of passengers and freight on the route: WITHIN DAVAO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION XI accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of TWENTY FIVE (25) units with NINE (9) units available for operation

NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on JUNE 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

address.

At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date applicant shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao.

Parties opposed to the granting of the supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

WITNESS Dir. NONITO A. LLANOS III, Regional Director, this 26th day of May 2023 at Davao City, Philippines.

NOTICE OF HEARING of Public Convenience to operate a TH FREIGHT TRUCK SERVICE for the transportation of freight on the route: WITHIN MONTEVISTA (DAVAO DE ORO) AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE PHILIPPINES accessible to motor of ONE (1) unit.

NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on June 28, above address.

At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date applicant shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.

Parties opposed to the granting of the supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

Affidavit of Publication and newspaper where notice was published must be submitted (3) days before the scheduled hearing.

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longer need to undergo complicated legal proceedings to adopt a child.

Republic Act 11122, orcation Act,” explicitly states that an adoptive parent has the right to rectify a simulated birth record of their adopted child.

In an interview, Vivian Saavedra, a proud adoptive parent, said the law’s enactment made revising and correcting birth certificates easier.

In terms of costs, Marylou Polancos, RACCO XI adoption focal person, said the prospective parents would with the new process.

For instance, the judicial process would cost parents between P80,000 and P150,000 for local adoption and P150,000-P200,000 for international adoption.

In contrast, in the administrative process, they only need to pay for the publication in a newspaper with general circulation, per Republic Act No. 11642.

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On the other hand, RA No. 11223, otherwise known as the Universal Healthcare Law, mandates increases in member premiums by 0.5% every year, starting in 2021, until it reaches its 5% limit in 2025. However, this year’s premium rate increased from 4 percent to 4.5 percent, and the income ceiling increase

recorded 639 adoption cases. adoptions and 241 international. In 2023, there were 23 adoption cases in Davao City, exceeding the required number of adoptions by the national agency.

The child should be declared legally available for adoption in accordance with RA 9523. The RACCO XI requires the following from adoptive parents: screening for application, marriage contract, proof of financial capacity, and no criminal record. Aside from these requirements, a social worker will validate the environment and background of the family and the community to guarantee the child’s safety.

“Sa atong balaod, wala ta naga-discriminate pantaypantay tang tanan, depende na sa atoang assesment sa social worker. Wala tay gi ingon didto na bawal jud ning mga ing ani regardless sa iyang preference welcome mag adopt (Everyone is equal under the law, it does not discriminate. It depends on the social worker’s assessment.

from P80,000 to P90,000 were thankfully suspended. For HDMF contributions, RA No. 9679, otherwise known as the Home Development Mutual Fund Act, provides that a 2% monthly contribution is imposed based on the maximum monthly compensation level of not more than P5,000.

Regardless of preference, everybody is welcome to adopt)” Polancos said

Foster parent Anie Raylene Gortina expressed the highs and lows of fostering. She said caring for foster if the child's formative years are already established.

In Region XI alone, there are about 47 foster parents. Interested foster parents are required to attend a seminar highlighting the duties and responsibilities of a foster parent: procure a barangay cermedical certificate, family pictures, and proof of income.

A licensed foster parent is only allowed to care for three foster children and will receive a subsidy from the government. Each child is allocated cash assistance of P8,000, and P10,000 for children with special needs.

In line with the Adoption Consciousness Week celebration, RACCO XI encouraged the biker community in Davao City to participate in their upcoming event, a bike ride activity, on June 11, 2023.

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cludes volatile oil and food items, also went down to 7.7 percent from April's 7.9 percenttled at 7.5 percent. -

secretary and National Statistician Dennis Mapa said the downtrend could be attributed to the annual decline in the index of transport at -0.5 percent

Davao Ros-Ver Pawnshop, Incorporated

Ilustre St., Davao City

Tel # 224-1204; 222-6086

AUCTION SALE!

The DAVAO ROS-VER PAWNSHOP, INC. and NEW PAG-ASA PAWNSHOP will be having its JOINT AUCTION on all unredeemed pawned items left during the month of April 2023. The said items will be sold to the public at the following VENUE AND DATE.

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:

from 2.6 percent in April. This was mainly due to the lower prices of gasoline, diesel and tricycle fare.

"The heavily-weighted food and non-alcoholic beverages also pulled down the over7.4 percent from 7.9 percent in April 2023," Mapa said.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Labor and Employment

3rd Floor, JLF Parkway Building Quirino Avenue corner Pichon Street Davao City

ROMERO P. BAYOCBOC, IVAN

ROSE V. BAYOCBOC, ARNALDO M. BUENAFLOR, GILBERT V. BAYOCBOC, RONALD D. MOJADO, JOE J. LORCA, LEM D. MOJADO, DANIEL LORCA, CHARLIE J. LORCA, JOEL CANTON, DOROTEO L. HENTERONE, JULITO B. CANTON, EVEL JAN

B. CANTON, CHRISTOPHER G. CASE NO. RAB-XI-06-00503-08 BUENAFLOR, AMELITA V. RAB-XI-06-00510-08 BAYOCBOC, and DENMANK J. LORCA, Complainant, - versusLACSON FARM / AURELIA LACSON, Owner, Respondents. x

NOTICE OF SALE

WHEREAS, pursuant to the ORDER issued in the above-entitled case on 12 SEPTEMBER 2022, by Hon. Executive Labor Arbiter NELIA Q. TANCIOSEDILLO, National Labor Relations Commission, Regional Arbitration Branch No. XI, Davao City, for the recovery of the following amounts, to wit: P 4,414,385.22 - judgment award

- execution fee

- deposit fee

4,480,120.99 - T O T A L LEVY was made upon all the rights, interests, claims and participations of respondent AURELIA N. LACSON on the property, including all improvements thereon, covered by:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-54227

Registry of Deeds for the Province of Davao del Sur (Registered in the name of the AURELIA N. LACSON)

DESCRIPTION OF THE LAND

“Beginning at a point marked “1” of Lots 576, Swo-11-41787, being S. 83-09E., 8161.80 m. from BLLM No. 1, Swo-11-41787 thence.

S. 45-54 E., 214.93 m. to point 2; S. 22-27 W., 75.94 m. to point 3;

N. 61-07 W., 179.85 m. to point 4; N. 52-23 W., 70.20 m. to point 5;

N. 44.15 E., 125.73 to point 1; point of beginning. Containing an area of Twenty Three Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Nine (23,829) Square Meters. All points are marked on the ground by P.S. Cyl. Conc. Mon. Bounded on the NE., along line 577, Sec-1141787, on the SE., along line 2-3 by a road; on the SW., along line 3-4 by Lot 575, Sec11-41787. Bearing True. This Lot was surveyed in accordance with Law and Existing regulations promulgated thereunder by E.J. Loleng, Geodetic Engineer from May 1 to Dec 31, 1977 and approved on July 10, 1979. Note: This lot is covered by R.A. No. (XI-4) 1453 (E-(XI4)1158).

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the said Writ of Execution, the undersigned hereby gives NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES, and to the public in general, that the above-described property will be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder, for CASH, and in Philippine Currency, on JUNE National Labor Relations Commission, Regional Arbitration Branch No. XI, JLF Parkway Building, Quirino Avenue corner Pichon Street, Davao City, to satisfy the judgment award due complainants plus fees and expenses incidental with the execution and sale.

Initial bid/s should be submitted in a sealed envelope on or before the date and time of the auction sale with the NLRC Sheriff.

Interested buyers / bidder/s are enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the said property and its encumbrances thereon, if there be any.

Copies of this notice shall be posted for twenty (20) days at of the National Labor Relations Commission, Regional Arbitration Branch No. XI, Davao City, and at the website of the NLRC. This notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks before the scheduled auction sale in a newspaper with publication and circulation in the City of Davao. Davao City,

Davao Light turns over the

The EIM laboratory includes the refurbishment and conversion of a classroom into a workshop and assessment facility. It will be used by high school learners taking up Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM) Course for them to become electricians and earn their National Certification from TESDA. DepEd Region XI recommended the school as has yet to have a facility for the said course.

“This new EIM laboratory is more than just a physical structure; it is a symbol of our shared commitment to education and unwavering belief in the power of knowledge and transformed lives. It is a testament to our community’s unwavering spirit of collaboration and determination to provide all students with the very best possible learning environment,” Percival Villegas, the school principal of Samal Senior High School extended his gratitude to Davao Light and the Local Government of IGACOS during the formal turnover ceremony last May

9 at the EIM laboratory of the school.

The project aims to address the need of the community for skilled electricians who will support the island’s continuing progress. “Samal needs more skilled workers like you since a lot of businesses are still willing to invest in the island,” IGACOS Mayor Al David Uy stated in his speech.

“We are equipping public

schools with standard facilities to implement hands-on learning for students who wish to pursue a career in electrical works and engineering,” Anton Perdices, Chief Operating Distribution Utilities stated a big chunk of the Corporate Social Responsibility budget of the distribution utility is allocated to support the Department of Education’s Technical Vocational Livelihood strand.

Since 2014, Davao Light donated EIM laboratories to 40 public schools. This is in line with the company's transformative goal to give rise to solutions that pave the way for the development of cities that enrich people's lives and help with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4, which is to provide quality education for all.

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

VICE PRESIDENT and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte led the distribu-cates to uniformed personnel, government agencies, and stakeholders during DepEd’s Stakeholders’ Recognition Day held at Oases in Davao City on June 4.

One of the awardees is the 10th Infantry (AGILA) Division, received by Major Erick Wynmer Calulot, deputy assistant chief of staff for Civil-Military Operations.

The DepEd recogparticipation in distributing goods to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao teaching and non-teaching

personnel during the Pahalipay sa Ramadan last March 2023

The recognition is in line with DepEd’s MATATAG: Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa Agenda. The department, together with the help of government sectors and uniformed personnel, sends a message of inclusivity to Muslim communities in Mindanao, paving the way to commence the government project Pahalipay sa Ramadan.

Also gracing the event were Agila Division commander Major General Jose Eriel Niembra, Department of Education XI director Caraga OIC director Maria Ines Asuncion.

A RIBBON