OPINION A 2nd Marcos may realize the bridge BY VIC N. SUMALINOG
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THIS vendor sells flaglets of various sizes near Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas along Tionko Avenue, as the commemoration of Philippine Independence Day approaches on June 12. BING GONZALES
Nonstop reminder • 1 death belonging to the 5-11 age group recorded BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON
THE CITY COVID-19 Task Force reiterated its call to get children vaccinated as one of the two deaths recorded from May 29 to June 4 is an unvaccinated patient who belonged to the vulnerable five to 11 years old population group. "Parents should be cinated gihapon age group)," Davao City alarmed kay ang isa ka (Parents should be COVID-19 Task Force death is bata nga less alarmed since one death spokesperson Dr. Michelle than 12 years old nga un- is that of a child less than Schlosser said during her vaccinated. Ang isa nga 12 years old and unvacci- Davao City Disaster Radio namatay kay naa sa 50 to nated. The other one who program on Wednesday, 59 age group nga unvac- died is from the 50 to 59 June 8.
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She said not all COVID-19-related deaths were from the elderly population group as the coronavirus could infect any age group and its severity varies from one person to another. Dr. Schlosser said, "Gina-awhag nato ang mga parents kay this age group
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MALLGOERS view information at an exhibit as part of the Philippine Eagle Week spearheaded by the Philippine Eagle Foundation, which runs until Sunday, June 12, at SM Lanang Premier. At right, the stuffed Pag-asa, the first-ever eagle bred and hatched in captivity using artificial insemination techniques. BING GONZALES
CTTMO mulls designated stops for provincial buses Security plan for DCOTT finally gets OTS approval
THE DAVAO City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) launched its security plan after receiving approval from the Office for Transportation Security (OTS). The plan, which is a national requirement for the operation of a bus terminal, took the DCOTT office six
months to formulate. DCOTT manager Aisa Usop said in an interview that OTS chairman Raul L. del Rosario signed the DCOTT’s land transport security manual after a revision of the initial proposal on Feb. 24, 2022. The plan is a collaborative effort between the
DCOTT, City Transport and Traffic Management (CTTMO), Public Security and Safety Command Center (PSSCC), and other local and national agencies concerned with public security. “Isa ka accomplishment pud nato dinhi sa Davao City
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THE CITY Transportation and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) and the security cluster will set up checkpoints in the soon-to-be-designated bus stops, potentially in only three areas where provincial buses can legally pick up or load passengers. The city government still cluster, DCOTT, and the Land up man gud ta ug tent kay para prohibits buses from loading Transportation Franchising naay tao nga mag-inspection passengers in any areas out- and Regulatory Board (LT- kung mohunong ang bus. Ang side the Davao City Overland FRB) to set up stops possibly mga pasahero inspeksyonon Transport Terminal (DCOTT) in Toril, Calinan, and another siya mao na safety siya (The in Ecoland after a bombing area for northbound buses. first area is in Toril at Gmall incident of a bus unit in Ko“Unang-una ang Toril, because the area is wide. But ronadal, South Cotabato last kining sa Gmall kay medyo for the Calinan, and going month. luag-luag ang area. Pero ang north, this is still subject for In an interview with the sa Calinan and going north inspection because like the Davao City Disaster Radio are subject for inspection pa Task Force Davao, we will Wednesday, CTTMO head kung asa siya ibutang kay be setting tents and personnel Dionisio Abude said they are magbutang man gud ta pareha will be deployed to inspect the coordinating with the security sa Task Force Davao mo-set ( / CTTMO / 11)
Food crisis looms in CDO as fuel prices continue to ascend CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews) – A looming food crisis would hit this city in the coming weeks if fuel pump prices would continue to rise, officials here said. Councilor George Goking, chair of the city council’s committee on trade and commerce, said the City Price Coordinating Council (CPPC) has already monitored that some basic goods, especially those with cheaper prices,
have been “withdrawn” from the grocery shelves of some malls in the city. “This is only the beginning. It would worsen in the next few weeks if the fuel prices continue to spike,” Goking said. Last Tuesday, gas firms Shell, Caltex, Seaoil and Clean Fuel hiked their prices by as much as P2.70 per liter for gasoline and P6.55 per liter for diesel. Goking said mall own-
ers have withdrawn some of the basic goods because they knew the prices would go up for these items in the coming months. “Last Tuesday’s increase and the weekly fuel pump hikes would trigger inflation and will severely impact the economy of Cagayan de Oro,” he said. Goking said urea prices for farmers in nearby Bukidnon province, food source for Cagayan de Oro, have
increased from P850 per bag to P3,200 a bag in the past months. Prices of other farm inputs that are petroleum based, he added, have gone up, too. But he noted that the farm gate prices for palay remained at P14 to 16 a kilo. “Many farmers are now saying they are downsizing the areas they plant by 50 percent. If this happens, food shortage in the city can happen,” Gok-
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5 BIFF combatants yield in Maguindanao TACURONG CITY, Sultan Kudarat – Five members of the notorious Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) have surrendered amid an intensified Army manhunt against local terrorists in Maguindanao province, the military here said Thursday. Brigadier Gen. Pedro Balisi, commander of the Army’s 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade (MIB) based in this city, said the BIFF men were presented to him following their surrender Wednesday afternoon. Balisi said the BIFF fight-
ers, now known as Former Violent Extremists (FVEs), initially negotiated their surrender to Mayor Abdulkarim Talusan Langkuno of Paglat town, Maguindanao. The group claimed they operate in the peripheries of Paglat, Buluan, Datu Paglas, and Gen. SK Pendatun towns. They turned over highpowered firearms comprising a 57-mm Recoilless Rifle, an M16 rifle, a .50-caliber Barrett sniper rifle, and a rocketpropelled grenade launcher with ammunition.
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THIS writer with San Miguel Beer's Meggy Santos, Maya Padillo, and Sta Cruz tourism officer Julius Paner
YOU can also go solo (but with a river guide) during the course of the tubing adventure
BRAVING the raging rapids together
RIVER guide Ronnie Torlao demonstrates the right way to mount the tube
THE municipality of Sta Cruz in Davao del Sur is truly an adventure seeker's paradise. This thriving town boasts several coastal attractions, birdwatching sites, and hiking trails, including one of the gateways to the King of Philippine Mountains, Mt Apo, to name a few. Recently, municipal tourism officer Julius R. Paner invited us to revisit one of the municipality's popular water adventure activities that placed Sta Cruz on the adventure map since the late 90s: river-tubing. Prior to the activity, river guide Ronnie Torlao gave us a briefing on how to mount the modified inner tubes and some important instructions in order to carry out the river adventure safely. "We have trained river 15 guides from the local community to assist our guests. They will provide the necessary equipment and logistics, the river provides the rest," said Paner. Our whitewater tubing adventure in one of the country's cleanest rivers began near Hedcor's Hydroelectric Power Plant in Astorga before we traversed underneath Cebulan Bridge. For about two hours, we navigated 2 to 3 kilometers of the raging Sibulan River, dodging boulders that dot the course along the way. The adrenaline-packed ride reduced speed only in a few calmer parts of the river.
SAFETY first - participants must wear a hard helmet and life vest prior to the activity
Otherwise, it was a total scream-fest (well, at least, during our ride) all the way downstream. This popular community-managed activity in Sta Cruz is also a great way to enjoy the riverside greenery of Sibulan and Astorga, with an amazing backdrop of Mt Apo in the early morning. It is also a perfect bonding experience with family, friends, and colleagues. For only PhP350 per person (minimum of 5), the Sibulan River Whitewater Tubing Adventure already includes the service of river guides, use of a tube, life vest, and hard helmet. For booking and other information, simply send them a message on their Facebook page: Sta CruzTourism or via Instagram: @ stacruztourism. We wrapped up our river adventure with a sumptuous seafood lunch at Nanay Soting Resto by the Sea, courtesy of the Sta Cruz Tourism Office. Photos courtesy of Julius Paner.
FRESH seafood, such as this huge "swaki" (sea urchin), await visitors in various seaside restaurants in
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BARMM Benchmarked at the PWC of DAVAO IT WAS the first-ever benchmarking activity by the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) held last May 11, 2022, at the PWC of Davao, opening the door to both institutions for potential networking, collaborations, and synergy in the future innovative programs and projects. The Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index is to be undertaken – Innovation Pillar. Bangsamoro, officially the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), is an autonomous region in the Southern Philippines. It replaced the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). BARMM ratified its fundamental law, the Bangsamoro Organic Law, following a two-part legally-binding plebiscite in Western Mindanao held on January 21 and February 6, 2019. The Commission on Elections confirmed the ratification a few days later, on January 25. The establishment of Bangsamoro was the culmination of years of peace talks between the Philippine government and several autonomist groups. It is, in particular, the Moro Islam-ic Liberation Front or MILF, which rejected the validity of the ARMM and called for the creation of a region with more powers devolved from the national government. Members of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) team headed by Ms. Rosslaini Alonto-Sinarimbo, Director-General of the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism (MTIT). The team members included: Mr. Crisanto V. Cayon, Chief of Party,
The Asia Foundation (TAF), Ms. Ma. Jocelyn B. Almanzor, Consultant, TAF/MTIT. Mr. Hussein B. Biruar, Director II, MTIT, Ms. Snooky Gani, Division Chief, Enterprise and Trade Development (ETD), MTIT, Ms. Hamida Ebus Yacob, Division Chief, Trade Regulations and Consumer Protection (TRCP), MTIT, Ms. Haidah-Lynn A. Isnain, Division Chief, Industry Development and Investment Promotion (IDIP), MTIT, Mr. Cyril Jerome B. Almanzor, Consultant, TAF/ MTIT, representatives from different government agencies: the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE), Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Ministry of Interior and Local Government (MILG) and officers and staff from MITT. The BARMM Team toured 4 Facilities of PWC for the facility tour. These facilities included Food Processing Innovation Center (FPIC), Proposed Halal Kitchen, Simulation and Training for Industry and Technology-transitioning Creative Hubs (STITCH), and Kabilin Museum or the
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Transfer of 3 breeding pairs of eagle eyed amid bird flu threat
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews) – The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) is eyeing to make an emergency transfer of its three breeding pairs of the endangered Philippines Eagle to Barangay Eden in Toril District, Davao City this year amid the threat of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) or bird flu. Andi Baldonado, PEF rupted by the noise. ment already on the area and development program manShe added the distur- in fact it’s very ideal for Philager, told Davao City Disas- bances from adjacent com- ippine Eagles because it’s on ter Radio (DCDR 87.5) on munities make it hard for the the foothill of Mount Apo… Wednesday that the founda- pairs to breed and produce so that already tells us that tion wanted to establish this eggs. it’s ideal for eagles. We really year temporary enclosures in “Later on, the goal is to want to prioritize that there a new location owned by the develop a new facility there is enough buffer around the city government to house the that is intended for breeding facility, meaning no one can eagles and protect them from and rehabilitation for eagles. build houses and any other the deadly avian flu. That’s the plan,” she said. establishments,” she said. “Our priority is to transShe said the PEF is waitThe new location, infer first the eagles that are ing for the usufruct agreement cluding its elevation and currently breeding. We have with the local government temperature, is very condutwo or three – one pair is be- before it can build initial cive for the Philippine eagles ing introduced. We need to facilities in a 50-hectare area since Mount Apo is their prioritize them so that they can located at the foothills of natural habitat and a known continue to breed,” she said. Mount Apo. nesting place, according to She said the current loBaldonado said the PEF Baldonado. cation in Barangay Malagos plans to eventually transfer “It has a total area of 50 poses risks to the eagles as most of its eagles that are hectares. We don’t intend to residential areas and game being kept at its center in use most of it. In fact, the core fowl farms around the center Barangay Malagos to the facility will be much less than have expanded over the years. new “isolated” location in that. We need buffer surroundShe estimated that around Barangay Eden which the ing areas. It will not be open to 400 pairs of eagles are left in organization intends to use the public or to other people,” the wild, which put them un- exclusively for breeding and she said. der the category of “critically rehabilitation purposes. But she added that it will endangered species.” She said the foundation keep its center in Malagos “There are farms adja- will establish enough buffer for exhibit and educational cent to our property and it’s zones to protect the eagles purposes. very disturbing for pairs to from the threat posed by the She said the center will breed,” she said. expansion of residential areas shut its doors in the event of She cited that eagles are and to keep them undisturbed a confirmed case of bird flu in very sensitive and breeding while breeding. the city. (Antonio L. Colina activities can get easily dis“We’ve made an assess- IV/MindaNews)
Malaybalay okays P50-K for 50 years of marriage MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews) — The Malaybalay City Council passed an ordinance giving a P50,000 reward for married couples who have reached their 50th wedding anniversary, City Councilor Niko Aldeguer said Tuesday. The ordinance, which Aldeguer posted on his Facebook account, requires that the marriage should be valid and registered with the local City Civil Registry. Aldegeur, in response to a query from MindaNews, said funds for the golden wedding anniversary incentive will be charged against the city’s Gender and Development Fund or the Special Appropriation Fund. “At least (the GAD funds) can be used properly. This is one way of inspiring couples,” he added. The ordinance invokes a Constitutional provision recognizing the Filipino family as the foundation of the nation and the need to promote and save family solidarity. Couples who are permanent residents for at least six years in the city are qualified for the incentive. Married individuals who have less than six years residency for work elsewhere can be covered provided their respective spouses have remained in the city for at least six years at the time of
the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary. For those in polygamous marriages, the ordinance rewards only the first locally registered valid marriage. Estranged couples, even those who have not legally separated, are not qualified. The implementing rules and regulations will come from the Office of the Senior Citizens’ Affairs and the City Mayor’s Office, the ordinance says. Aldeguer said the ordinance will take effect immediately upon approval, subject to availability of funds. But he noted that the city government has sufficient GAD and SA Funds. Ivy Amor C. Urbina, OIC-City Social Welfare and Development Officer said Impasugong town of Bukidnon has an ordinance granting incentives to similarly situated couples. In 2018, the City Government of Cagayan de Oro released P3,000 incentives for 93 couples who celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Since 2007, Urbina said, the city government has also been granting P200 monthly pension for senior citizens with ages 70 years old and above. The pension was increased to P300 a month in 2020. (MindaNews)
SEC expands online options for payments THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to add new options for its online payment system, making payment for registration and transaction fees faster and more convenient for the public. Clients can now use their GCash payment wallets to settle registration and other transaction fees, as well as penalties, with the Commission, through the Electronic System for Payments to the SEC (eSPAYSEC). The transacting public may access the eSPAYSEC through the Commission’s website at https://espaysec. sec.gov.ph/payment-portal/ home. To use GCash for their payments, clients only need to enter the reference number provided in the Payment Assessment Form issued by the SEC, select GCash as their payment option, then provide the required information. Each transaction charges a minimal convenience fee of P10. Other online payment channels that are accepted by eSPAYSEC include debit and credit cards powered by Visa, Mastercard, and JCB, as well as PayMaya wallets. “It has only been a year
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Economic whirlpool ALMOST everyone is still bruised from the economic pinch of the two-year global health pandemic and only a tiny segment of people in the country can vigorously bounce back to the pre-pandemic state they were in. That is the reality we are facing at this point in time. What is EDITORIAL the state of our economy in the region? In a conversation with business leader Sebastian Angliongto and the Times, Angliongto expressed apprehension that small and medium industries operating in the region might find it difficult to meet the daily wage increase of P47 pesos as approved by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-Davao on Friday, June 3, 2022. Wage Order No. RBXI-21 sets the minimum wage increase in tranches: a wage increase on June 19; another P16 on January 1, 2023, and, for retail/ service establishments employing not more than 10 workers, an additional P15 on April 1, 2023. This wage adjustment was met with resistance from both management and labor. The management groups, according to an article written by Times managing editor Carmelito Francisco, Correspondents:
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THERE’S this heartwarming tale about a particular tribe in Africa where each member has a special song made for them at birth, performed during various stages of their life, then finally sung at their deathbed. (One could access it at iorbitnews.com under the title “the sacred song of each child in the Himba tribe”.) Though widely-shared online by many credible wellbeing coaches and inspirational writers in workshops since it appeared in 2015, this indeed may come as both shock and huge spoiler alert for everyone: it’s supposedly fake. The contention is that the original material is vague, full of generalizations, and then with failure to include sources, much less providing the name of the tribe (although in later versions, the Himba tribe was added). I for one, tried to search for the original writer (s) of the material, coming up with one fictional (meaning she doesn’t exist) and two English fellows (with one already dead). If indeed, one has read the piece online, the veracity of the narrative may not be at all be too important since its intent has clearly been just intended to inspire. Here’s the thing however, the perpetuation of false stories and anecdotes like these about indigenous cultures has always been the consistent templates for of its exotic appeal to non-indigenous people and city-folk readers (for lack of a catch-all term). Sadly, that is where the thin line between being derogatory and patronizing comes in. In the country, we have as many as 110 ethno-linguistic groups, not including our Muslim brothers and sisters, with distinctions of their own. Among these lumads (as indigenous people are referred to), 61 percent are in Mindanao. Through many years, the culture and arts of IPs have been promoted and celebrated worldwide and there have been countless documentations depicting the ways of the people. As example, there’s nothing wrong if researchers document and narrate the intricate processes of T’boli or other indigenous peoples’ weaving, no matter how romantic and mystical they made it appear to be. This treatment for purposes of exotica does not at all betray the fact how richly these many cultures have thrived in diversity. However, in what appears to be an intended counterbalance, the portrayal of the same people as either largely uneducated hinterland dwellers, mendicants and worse, prone to lawlessness and banditry, painted under the same template of exotic tint to the frame still exists unchecked and that is our reality. I am reminded of two Mindanaoan, an Agusan priest and a North Cotabato policeman. The clergy very sarcastically said that it’s very easy to request for a four-wheel vehicle in his far-flung diocese. Just send a picture of a lumad child, poor and dirty, and that’s enough to keep the funds going. Meanwhile, the policeman said, just report that rebels in your area are increasing and procurement for new armalites are sure to come. All these exquisitely depicted on our canvas and rendered with their own brand of exotic ignorance on the part of those outside looking in. What of that African birth song again?
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A 2nd Marcos may realize the bridge EVEN as the CoViD 19 pandemic is just about slowing down in the Philippines the country is again threatened by another highly contagious disease, the monkey pox. While according to the World Health Organization (WH0) the new malady is unlikely to become a pandemic the fear that such disease will again turn upside down the health situation of the world remains quite disturbing. What with the still raging CoViD impact not just on the health of the world’s population but also on the global economy. In Davao City local officials as well as health authorities are already making preparations in case the monkey pox will show any sign it has entered the city. But even before the dreaded disease is able to show its ugly head another illness is reported to be possibly already in some parts of this area in Mindanao. It is the Chicunguna disease caused by organisms borne also by dengue carrying mosquitos. Based on reports coming from the Regional and City Health offices, in certain barangays north of the city several persons have already been sick with symptoms associated to chincunguna. However, it is heartening to note that the same health agencies are saying that they could only suspect that the disease is of that kind because the persons affected are not also confirmed to have dengue. In other words, until the specimen samples from the infected residents in those barangays will confirm that the disease infecting them is indeed chicunguna, the cases will remain speculation. Of course we should be happy that our local government and health officials are fast on the draw. They are quick in instituting measures to prevent a spread of the diseases if indeed it is of that highly transmissible and deadly chicunguna which is affecting a good number of people in those northern villages in the city. After all, is not prevention many times better than cure? **************************
Now the incoming Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has confirmed that he is appointing retired UP Professor Clarita Carlos as his National Security Adviser. That will save the lady foreign relations expert from the rigors of frequent travelling if she were to become Department of Foreign Affairs secretary. Yes, we personally believe that the National Security Adviser post was Dr. Carlos’ personal choice when Marcos Jr. was possibly asking her where she could best work in his administration. As security adviser Carlos who is already in her advancing years need not move around a lot in order to be aware of where the security of the country and of the President as well be wanting. With her long years of experience in the academe and in interactions with foreign governments as a consequence of her field of studies, she already knew who from the outside have ambitions to expand their range of influence using covert activities that are usually masqueraded with best of intentions like helping perk up a country’s economy or streamlining governance. On internal threats that undermine national security, Professor Carlos’ long stint at UP could have already made her aware of the behavior of those who want to destabilize the legitimately installed government if only to advance
their own interests – political or whatever. *************************** Will the Davao- IGaCoS connector bridge project be ever realized? This is one question begging for answer especially now that President Rodrigo R. Duterte is vowing out of office in three weeks’ time. Yes, Davaoenos had been eagerly waiting for such project even as early as the late 70’s when talks of its implementation started going the rounds in Davao City and the then one Davao del Norte Province. At that time we were new in the city and when we started working in a government agency sometime in 1979 and attended some meetings of regional officials of the national government, issues like submission to the national planning office of a bridge project for mainland Davao and Samal island was already common fare. During the heydays of the Floirendo family in the Davao Region politics almost, if not all local government executives were highly optimistic that the bridge project would have come to reality. This was because of the perceived connection of the Floirendo patriarch Don Antonio Floirendo Sr. to then Malacanang tenant Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Unfortunately the late President’s ouster caught up with the project and it went phffft. The five succeeding administrations somehow shelved the project to the back burner. It was resuscitated with great enthusiasm when a Davaoeno President in Rodrigo Duterte came in in 2016. Unfortunately again, bureaucratic red tapes, issues on right of way and even in determining which feasibility study by among those commissioned by the national government including funding source determination became major irritants. It was already late when the project planners realized the term of office of Duterte is about to end. We wonder if it would be a second Marcos in Malacanang who would be able to fulfill a promise that was committed as early as the time of the first Marcos at the helm of the national government. Hope springs eternal anyway.
Quotable Quotes “The shorter (John Bartlett`s “Familiar Quotations” is a compact new edition based on one of the most treasured books in American life. (It is) as rich and varied storehouse of the wit and wisdom of mankind. Bartlett`s is unique. As a definitive guide and reference volume Bartlett is unsurpassed” (The Chicago Tribune). Bartlett's book, “Familiar Quotations” is a “Collection of Passages, Phrases and Proverbs traced to their sources in ancient and modern literature” was copyrighted way back in 1910. Its “shorter” abridged edition for conveniences was copyrighted in 1937. Some of Bartlett's quotations with my brief commentary which are very relevant in our times are presented below: • Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely. (John Emerich Edward Dalberg, Lord Action, 1887) Despite the check and balance system in a democratic government, great abuse of political power still occurs. How to modify democracy to effectively minimize such excess is the 24 dollar question. • Yesterday the greatest question was decided which was delivered in America, and a greater perhaps never was, nor will be decided among men. A resolution was passed without one dissenting colony, that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be free and independent States. (John Adams, 1776) Currently, this Union of States or democracy is being threatened by Trump`s right-wing republicans and their cohorts. • The object of government in peace and in war is not the glory of rules or of races, but the happiness of the common man. (Sir William Beveridge, 1879) Calling the attention of Russia's President Vladimir Putin on this matter. His “Greater Russia Vision” has saddened millions of innocent people, to say the least. Putin, indeed, deserves the title of “Hitler of the 21st Century”. • An expert is one who knows more and more about less and less (Nicolas Murray Butter, 1937) Our public education was of high quality before. Now that we have more Doctors of Education, our public education quality has deteriorated. What an anomaly indeed! • To make a mountain of a molehill (Henry Ellis,
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BY CHITO R. GAVINO III
1869) Political candidates are experts in blowing up their little good deeds if any. If none, they invent. • Let us remember that revolutions do not always establish freedom. (Millard Fillmore, 1852) Two glaring examples are the two (2) EDSA People Power Peaceful revolutions. Russia`s and China`s led to dictatorship. • The bigger they come, the harder they fall. (Robert Fitzsimmous, 1917) Boxing undefeated heavy weight champion Rocky Marciano proved this several times with taller and bigger challengers. Our former President “Erap” Estrada badly failed from his highest political position due to abuse of power. Filipino oligarchs beware of this adage. • Why should the devil have all the good tunes? (Anonymous) Because on the last Judgment the devil will be thrown to everlasting fire. If we don`t deny ourselves on earth and carry our own cross, we might end up like the devil. • A wise government knows how to enforce with temper or to conciliate with dignity. (George Grenville, 1770) May our new President in 2022 have this wisdom. • Diplomacy is to do and say the nastiest thing in the nicest way. (Isaac Goldberg, 1774) Perhaps this is what our new administration should do regarding the West Philippines Sea issue.
• God, who took away my eyes, that my soul can see. (Marguerite Radelyfffe hall, 1943) Isurmise this likewise happened to our Fatima Soriano. • What people say behind your back is your standing in the community. (Edgard Walson Howe, 1937) I think this will depend on the motive of the one who is gossiping. • That action is best which produces the greatest happiness for the greatest numbers. (Francis Butchesen, 1746) This is the principle of the common good. Our politicians should adopt this criterion in the policies and programs they formulate. Sad to say, we have an oligarchic society where most of our politicians are self-serving and influenced by vested interest groups at the expense of the greatest numbers. • As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. Thus expresses my idea of democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is noy democracy. (Abraham Lincoln, 1832) The Philippines is constantly a failing democracy due to our exclusive Unitary Systems of Government and our Patronage Politics. “Will our new President in 2022 do the needful to rectify this anomaly?” is the big question. Continued status quo will further worsen our brokenness. Authentic renewal of our people and nation is the call of the times. • I`ve never met anybody who wasn`t against war. Even Hitler and Mussolini were, according to themselves. (David Low 1946) Putin, according to himself, is against the Ukraine war. He calls this merely a special operation to protect Ukrainian from (fake news) of Nazism and abate the threat to the Russian people. • We are all clever enough at envying a famous man. While he is yet alive, and at praising him when he is dead. (Mimnermus, 600 a.c.) My former boss, Gov. Prospero Amatong, bless his soul, did not want to say any Eulogy. He strongly believed that people must be praised of their good works while they are still living, not when they are already dead. More of these interesting and laden lessons of quotations in the future.
JUNE 10, 11, & 2022 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31,12, 2016
All pawned items items that expired during the month All pawned that expired during theof APRIL 2022, if not renewed or redeemed on or before month 2022 of MAY, notpublic renewed or reAPRIL will be2015 sold toifthe on JUNE 16, deemed on or before JULY 14, 2015 will be 2022 at 9:00a.m. at our pawnshop premises.
sold to the public on JULY 16, 2015 at 9:00 Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang FIRST COLOR a.m. at our pawnshop premises.
PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa ABRIL ang 2022.tanan Ang tanan ibaligya Gipahibalo na prenda ang FIRST sa publiko karong HUNYO 16, 2022 sa alas COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa 9:00 tanansa buntag.
nga nag-expired sa bulan sa MAYO 2015. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong HULYO 16 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.
DAVAO FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP
#47 Lao St., Toril, Davao City Tel. No. 295-2460
9GEMS Pawnshop Inc. Egger Bldg., Matina Crossing Davao City Tel. No. (082) 285-7069
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE ALL PAWNED ITEMS EXPIRED ON APRIL 2022 AND GADGETS THAT EXPIRES ON MAY 2022 WILL BE DISPLAYED IN A PUBLIC AUCTION ON JUNE 14, 2022 AT 9:00AM.
All Pawned items that expired until the month of MARCH 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. Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GOLDVALUE PAWNSHOP, INC., maga subasata sa tanan nga nag-expired hangtod sa bulan sa MARSO 2022, kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.
BRANCHES AUCTION DATE BAJADA MAY 03, 2022 (Beside NBI Office) BABAK SAMAL MAY 20, 2022 SAN PEDRO MAY 10, 2022 CABAGUIO MAY 25, 2022 TIBUNGCO MAY 27, 2022
TEL. NOS. 321-8705 301-4019 227-6772 321-6223 222-2494
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 APRIL 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.
All pawned items that expired during the month of JANUARY 2022, if not renewed or redeemed on or before MARCH 15, 2022 will be sold to the public on MARCH 16, 2022 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 ENERO 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong MARSO 16, 2021 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.
Gibpahibalo ang tanan nga ang DIAGOLD PAWNSHOP, INC. magsubasta sa tanan nga nag expired hangtod sa bulan sa MARSO 2022, ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa na nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.
EXPIRY DATES APRIL 2022
AUCTION DATES JUNE 10, 2022
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
All pawned items that expired during the month of JUNE 2022 , 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 HUNYO 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag. BRANCHES Matina Crossing Tibungco
AUCTION DATE JUNE 21, 2022 JUNE 17, 2022
TEL. NOS. (082) 321-1814 (082) 296-4130
PANABO’S PAWNSHOP, INC. Panabo (Main) Panabo (Branch)
JUNE 30, 2022 JUNE 15, 2022
(084) 628-8418 (084) 628-842
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All pawned items that expired during the Months of APRIL 2022 (Regular Items) and APRIL 2022 (Gadgets) must be redeemed or renewed two (2) days prior to the Auction date schedule as stated below. If not redeemed or renewed will be sold to the public on its respectively auction date schedule at its premises at 9:00 AM
Main – San Pedro Cor. Anda Street Davao City Tel. Nos. (082) 221-1477; (082) 221-0355; (082)222-5039 Email us @ rosegoldpawnshopdavao@gmail.com
Highest Appraisal and Low Interest Rates at 3% Rosegold Pawnshop Lapu-lapu Street, Agdao Davao City Tel. No. (082) 225-3637
Rosegold Pawnshop Ilustre Street, Davao City
(Beside NCCC Hardwaremaxx)
Tel. No. (082) 295-6199
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All Jewelry and other articles pawned at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main, Rosegold Pawnshop Ilustre, Rosegold Pawnshop Bolton, Rosegold Pawnshop, Agdao and Rosegold Pawnshop Buhangin from DECEMBER 16, 2021 TO JANUARY 15, 2022. If not redeemed or renewed on or before JUNE 17, 2022 will be sold to the Public Auction on JUNE 20, 2022 at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
(Fronting Queen Bank) Tel. No. (082) 222-1561 ; (082) 321-0128 Email: goldstandardpawnshopdavao@gmail.com
Accepts: Jewelry, wholesaler and retailer on all kinds of jewelry Highest Appraisal and Low Interest Rates at 3%
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
All jewelry and other articles pawned at Goldstandard Pawnshop San Pedro,Ilustre from DECEMBER 16, 2021 TO JANUARY 15, 2022
if not redeemed or renewed on JUNE 17, 2022 will be sold to the Public Auction on JUNE 20, 2022 at our Pawnshop premises from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
BRANCHES: San Pedro (Main) Agdao Toril Bolton Digos City Claveria Km. 7 Lanang
AUCTION DATE JUNE 15, 2022 JUNE 15, 2022 JUNE 15, 2022 JUNE 15, 2022 JUNE 15, 2022 JUNE 15, 2022 JUNE 15, 2022
TEL. NO. 327-8832 327-6275 327-8503 392-3022 333-9945 296-8081 235-3473
JUNE 10, 11, & 12, 2022
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All pawned items at METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP that expired until the month of JANUARY 2022, if not redeemed or renewed on or before MARCH 16, 2022, will be sold to the Public on March 18, 2022. Gipahibalo and tanan na ang METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired hangtod sa bulan sa JANUARY 2022. Kung dili malukat sa dili pa moabot ang Marso 16, 2022, ibaligya sa publiko karong Marso 18, 2022. EXPIRY DATES JANUARY 2022
AUCTION DATES MARCH 18, 2022
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 D AT E S W I L L B E A U C T I O N E D O N JUNE 17, 2022 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE RESPECTIVE PAWNSHOPS WHERE THE ITEMS WERE PAWNED.
All Pawned items at GOLDVISION PAWNSHOP, INC., that expired until the month of MARCH 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. Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GOLDVISION PAWNSHOP, INC., maga subasata sa tanan nga nag-expired hangtod sa bulan sa MARSO 2022, kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.
BRANCHES General Lao, Toril Agton. Toril Buhangin Magallanes Tagum Saavedra, Toril Agdao
AUCTION DATE
TEL. NO.
MAY 16, 2022 MAY 16, 2022 MAY 13, 2022 MAY 06, 2022 MAY 24, 2022 MAY 16, 2022 MAY 18, 2022
291-2406 291-2952 241-0223 224-3138 216-3425 291-1349 327-2348
APRIL 2022 MAY 2022
JUNE 17, 2022 JUNE 15, 2022 DAVAO VAULT SP
JUNE 15, 2022
Door #7Realty Bldg. beside Lakitan Mall San Pedro street, Davao City (Tel No.: 228-9322
GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP INC. / GABBY’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP INC. TEL NO.: 321-2185 / 234-4844
All Pawned items at GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP, INC. and GABBYS’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP, INC. that expired until the month of APRIL 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. Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP, INC. and GABBYS’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP, INC. maga subasata sa tanan nga nag-expired hangtod sa bulan sa ABRIL 2022, kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag. BRANCHES
AUCTION DATE
TEL. NOS.
SAN PEDRO
JUNE 16, 2022
321-2185
ILUSTRE
JUNE 01, 2022
234-4844
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MINDANAO TIMES
JUNE 10, 11, & 12, 2022
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE DECEASED DR. HECTOR G. FUERTE Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late DR. HECTOR G. FUERTE who died intestate on March 12, 2016, at Ma-a Davao City, He is married to Teresita B. Fuerte who also died intestate in Madapo, Davao City on March 25, 2019. That the late Dr. Hector G. Fuerte at the time of his death left certain real and personal properties to wit: REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) No. T-59605, Lot No. 28 Block 1, located at Maa, City of Davao, containing an area of Four Hundred Fifty (450) Square Meters more or less; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) No. T-59604, Lot No. 27 Block 1 Located at Maa, City of Davao;containing an area of Four Hundred Fifty (450) Square Meters more or less; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) No. T-351451, Located at Toril, City of Davao, containing an area of Forty Six Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty One (46,821) Square Meters more or less; and TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) No. T-367129, Located at Toril, City of Davao; containing an area of Forty Five thousand Four Hundred Fifty One (45,451) Square Meters more or less; and PERSONAL PROPERTIES Stock Certificate No. 1006 dated November 10, 1985 - Eight (😎 SHARES of the Capital Stock of Clinica Hilario Incorporated; Stock Certificate No. 1408 dated November 26, 1988 - Seven (7) SHARES of the Capital Stock of Clinica Hilario Incorporated. Stock Certificate No. 1139 dated September 28, 1988 - Ten (10) SHARES of the Capital Stock of Clinica Hilario Incorporated. Stock Certificate No. 0806 dated April 11, 1985 - Two (2) SHARES of the Capital Stock of Clinica Hilario Incorporated. Stock Certificate No. 1674 dated November 20, 1989 - Five (5) SHARES of the Capital Stock of Clinica Hilario Incorporated. Stock Certificate No. 1888 dated August 13, 1990 - Two (2) SHARES of the Capital Stock of Clinica Hilario Incorporated. Stock Certificate No. 3035 dated December 15, 1995 - Thirty Three (33) SHARES of the Capital Stock of Clinica Hilario Incorporated and Davao Doctors College Incorporated; Stock Certificate No. 3905 dated November 20, 1997 - Ninety Nine (99) SHARES of the Capital Stock of Clinica Hilario Incorporated and Davao Doctors College, Incorporated; Stock Certificate No. 6053 dated December 15, 1999 - Sixty One (61) SHARES of the Capital Stock of Clinica Hilario Incorporated and Davao Doctors College, Stock Certificate No. 8950 dated October 27, 2004 - Sixty Four (64) SHARES of the Capital Stock of Davao Doctors Hospital (Clinica Hilario), Incorporated; Stock Certificate No. 0362 dated November 27, 1971 Fifteen (15) SHARES of Capital Stock of Clinica Hilario Incorporated; Stock Certificate No. 6737 dated July 11, 2000, Forty Three (43) SHARES of Capital Stock of Clinica Hilario Incorporated; Stock Certificate No. 2593 dated November 09, 1991 Eighteen (18) SHARES of Capital Stock of Clinica Hilario Incorporated; Stock Certificate No. 5091 dated March 6, 1991 Nineteen (19) SHARES of Capital Stock of Clinica Hilario Incorporated; Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, that the property/Properties mentioned above has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE DECEASED DR. HECTOR G. FUERTE made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 139; Page No. 28; Book No. IV; Series of 2021 of the Notary ADORA L. FERNANDEZ of Davao City. (MT-June 3, 10 & 17, 2022)
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE (MOTOR VEHICLE) OF THE LATE MARCELINO B. MENDOZA Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late MARCELINO B. MENDOZA who died intestate on May 21, 2019 at Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada City of Davao; That the deceased at the time of his death left a personal property, more particularly described as motor vehicle, are as follows, to wit: Model/Make : SUZUKI Serial/Chassis No. : DA51T-134116-RC2006 Motor/Engine No. : F5B-5001933 Color : Yellow CR No. : 7766021-4 That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippine, the above described property has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE (MOTOR VEHICLE) OF THE LATE MARCELINO B. MENDOZA made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 13; Page No. 4; Book No. XXIII; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public ATTY. ROMAN J. CUISON JR. of Davao City. (MT-June 10, 17 & 24, 2022)
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late NILO B. ABOABO, who died intestate at Davao City; That the deceased Nilo B. Abo-Abo left behind an estate comprising of a MOTOR VEHICLE particularly described to wit: MAKE ENGINE NO. CHASSIS NO. YEAR MODEL FILE NO. SERIES BODY TYPE PLATE NO.
: MAZDA : WK-293409 : JM7UFY-0W5T010847 : 1997 : 1112-00000102025 : CAMPER SHELL : PICK-UP 4-DOOR : LDF 686
Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, the above described property has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 132; Page No. 28; Book No. XIV; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public ATTY. NADINE C. ABENOJA of Davao City. (MT-June 03 & 10 & 17, 2022)
NONSTOP...
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fear, make yourself aware of the benefits and safety of the COVID-19 vaccine. Look for a platform to educate you but don't rely on social media. Find and search a reliable source like the Center for Disease Control or the World Health Organization to get accurate and clear information)." Children aged five to 11, according to her, are prone to contracting the virus as they are the ones not keen on wearing face masks all the time and most of them don't even understand why they need to do so. And if they do wear face masks, it will only be for a short time, and would often complain of discomfort. When malls opened to the general public, she said seeing children run around without their face masks was a cause for alarm and remains a great concern today. "If we can't protect them sa transmission, protect them against the severity of the disease through vaccination. I'm afraid na mubalik na ang face-to-face classes nga wala'y layer of protection ang mga bata kay dili biya gyud 100 percent ang mapa-wear og face masks. Dili assurance nga di ka matakdan kung magpabakuna, ang assurance is dili ka mamatay kung matakdan ka (I'm afraid that full faceto-face classes will resume and the children don't have a layer of protection because not 100 percent of the chil-
dren will wear face masks. It's not an assurance that you won't get infected but it's an assurance that you won't die if you get infected)," Dr. Schlosser added. She cited the case of a vaccinated 80-year-old Davaoeño who suffered from a critical type of COVID-19 but survived the ordeal because the patient got himself protected against the severity of the disease. As of June 3, 2022, of the 242,209 target vaccinees in the five to 11 age bracket, only 19,639 (8.11 percent) received their first doses and 15,990 (6.60 percent) got their second doses. This low vaccination turnout has led the Vaccination Cluster to partner with the Department of Education (DepEd) in conducting the school-based immunization. At least 60 to 70 children were inoculated at the San Roque Elementary School during the pilot rollout on May 27, 2022. The mobile vaccination in public schools will resume on Friday, June 10, at the Doña Soledad Dolor Elementary School in the first district, Buhisan Elementary School in the second district, and Ramon F. Magsaysay Elementary School in the third district. Parents and family members of children from these three schools are also encouraged to join the vaccination rollout. Talks are also ongoing to conduct a mobile vaccination in private schools.
MINDANAO TIMES
JUNE 10, 11, & 12, 2022
SECURITY...
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Overland Transport Terminal, ‘no? For the first time, ang atoang land transportation security plan gi-aprubahan sa atoang Office for Transportation Security, signed by Usec. Raul L. del Rosario. Importante kaayo ni atong security plan. Actually, nag-undergo gyud ni og kanang process… Nagtraining gyud ta ani aron sa pagdraft (Another accomplishment for us here at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal is, for the first time, the Office for Transportation has approved our land transportation security plan, signed by Usec. Raul L. del Rosario. Our security plan is very important. Actually, we had to undergo a tough process. We really had to train for in order to draft)," Usop said. According to the DCOTT head, the security manual covers security and safety contingency procedures in case of major security incidences such as terrorist threats and hostage-taking at the DCOTT. The new security plan also includes evacuation schemes in times of natural emergencies such as fires and earthquakes, as well as ad-
CTTMO...
sa Magsaysay Park, pareha sa Buhangin kana siya gisuspend gyud nako na. Naa ta’y mga tao didto nga dili gyud nato pahunongon ang mga buses (Picking up passengers is still suspended. For example, in Magsaysay Park and Buhangin, picking up
of passengers in those areas is suspended and we have deployed personnel to ensure that the buses will not stop in the area),” Abude added. He said that they also intend to put signage advising people to go to DCOTT or the soon-to-be-identified bus stops.
rity forces for their continuing community engagement in Paglat town that led the FVEs to surrender to the government “You are now with the government, live your life to the fullest, build a happy family so we can have a happy community,” Langkuno told
the surrenderers in a statement. The surrenderers received initial livelihood assistance that included a farm hand tractor to start their lives anew. To date, 126 BIFF rebels have surrendered to military authorities in Maguindanao this year. (PNA)
the Commission’s commitment to its digital transformation initiatives to improve the ease of doing business for Filipinos.” Launched on March 1, 2021, the eSPAYSEC is a web-based system that allows for the payment of fees and penalties to the Commission online using debit and credit cards, digital wallets, and oth-
er cashless payment options. The online payment portal has since accepted payments for fees and penalties amounting to P202.32 million from a total of 29,565 transactions, as of June 8, 2022. Of the total amount, P99.57 million was recorded in 2022, bound to surpass the P102.75 million collected online in 2021.
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 February 2022. 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 Pebrero 2022. Ang tanang prenda dungan nga ibaligya sa publiko sa mga sumusunod nga dapit og petsa:
FOOD...
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ing said. He said workers would also suffer despite the decision by the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) in Northern Mindanao to grant a P27 daily wage increase. The NWPC said the P27 wage increase would bring the minimum wage to P365 a day
for non-agricultural workers and P353 a day for those in agriculture. Raymond Mendoza, president of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines, said the weekly fuel pump hires would weaken the buying power of the minimum wage increase granted by the NWPC.
“Because of extraordinary inflation, the series of wage increase orders issued by the wage boards failed to restore the purchasing power of wages and it didn’t uplift workers’ purchasing power above poverty threshold wage level,” Mendoza said in a statement. (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews)
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“I hope they will convince their colleagues who are still out there on the benefits of rejoining the mainstream and live peacefully with your families and loved ones,” Balisi said. Langkuno, for his part, has lauded the efforts of secu-
SEC...
For now, the DCOTT has started to orient all of its security personnel about the contingency schemes within the new security manual. Usop also said that all security supervisors at the DCOTT have adequate background in public security and protection to efficiently realize the schemes provided in the manual. Usop added, “Mao pud na atong ginahimo pud with our security guards nato karon through their team leaders or supervisor; wherein every Friday, naa ta'y kanang one-hour na meeting diin ginapadiscuss nato sa ilaha, sa atoang supervisor kanang manual ‘no, especially kadtong unsa ang dapat na pangabuhaton nila para organized gyud ta og naa ta'y systema gihapon (That is also what we are currently doing with our security guards through their team leaders as of the moment; wherein, every Friday we have an hour-long meeting where they have to discuss the manual with their supervisors, especially those response procedures so that we are organized and we have a retained system)." By Rhoda Grace B. Saron
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buses and the passengers for safety),” Abude said. Abude requested drivers to continue observing the policy of loading passengers only in DCOTT because this is for the safety and security of the passengers. “Wala gihapon dapat mo-pick up. Pareha anang
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ditional police assistance for passengers in distress. “In fact, nakabutang gyud didto kung, simbakolang, if ever nga adunay hostage na mahitabo diri sa sulod; if ever naay sunog; if ever, simbakolang, naay bomba— unsa ang pagkabuhaton nato. Detalyado didto sa atoang manual … First time pud na naa ta'y police outpost dinhi sa sulod sa atong terminal, through Director Escobal. Gibutangan gyud niya’g outpost iyang mga kapulisan diha sa ubos diin makapahulay sad sila, makatindog, makaentertain sa mga complainants kung naay muanha sa ilaha (In fact, it is included there, God forbid, if ever there is a hostage-taking scenario; if ever there is fire; if ever, God forbid, there is a bomb—what do we do. Our manual is very detailed … this is also the first time that we have had a police outpost inside our terminal, through PBGen Filmore B. Escobal. He really established an outpost for his men where they can also rest, stand guard, and entertain complainants when there are any)," the DCOTT manager said.
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since we rolled out the eSPAYSEC, but it has already become a preferred payment option for the transacting public because of the convenience and security it offers,” SEC Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino said. “This is proof of the public’s readiness to adapt to digital solutions when they are available, and strengthens
CULTURAL...
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the newly appointed Ambassador of Bangladesh to the Philippines. He comes at a fortunate time when both our countries commemorate 50 years of diplomatic ties which also coincides with the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence. Both the Philippines and Bangladesh established bilateral ties on February 24, 1972; and the Philippines was among the first countries to recognize Bangladesh as an independent nation. Ambassador Uddin has ably served well in various capacities in Bangladesh Missions in Cairo, Dubai, Seoul, and Colombo. He was also assigned as Consul General in
Bangladesh Consulates General in Istanbul and Jeddah. Ambassador Uddin is a Sociology graduate of the University of Dhaka. He later obtained his degree in Law from the University of London. Just like his predecessor, the cordial Ambassador Asad Alam Siam, Ambassador Uddin stated, “There’s a lot of Filipinos who do not know about Bangladesh yet; and our people have a lot to discover about the Philippines as well. It would be great if we could change that.” He also expressed briefly that it would be good for both our countries to have good economic relations with each other. “We are trying to explore areas on
agriculture, the Information Technology sector, garments, frozen and processed food, and even shipbuilding.” At the same time, the good Ambassador also wants Filipinos to know more about the rich culture of Bangladesh. It was in February 2012 when I had the opportunity, thanks to Hon. Consul Joji I. Bian’s recommendation with the approval of former Bangladesh Ambassador Asad Alam Siam, to represent the Philippines in the “Visit Bangladesh Program” held in Dhaka, the capital city and the largest city of Bangladesh. The 17th century-old Dhaka is the center of Bangladesh’s national government, trade,
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Mindanao Folks Arts Museum and Studies Center. Prof. Vicente Antonio V. Pijano III, PWC Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer (CCOO) delivered a welcome message and introduced the PWC of Davao. He mentioned the innovation initiatives being undertaken by the PWC of Davao. Also, Prof. Pijano shared the many projects and grants PWC of Davao received from various external organizations and agencies. After introducing the PWC of Davao team members, he fervently hoped for a very productive meeting and possible partnerships and collaborations with BARMM in future endeavors. Director Hussein R. Biruar of the Bureau of Trade and Industry, BARMM, presented the BARMM Party by introducing them to the PWC Community. He presented the BARMM's vision and mission. He shared the region's development plans in terms of its industrial development, investment promotion,
enterprise, and trade development with the inclusion of youth enterprise, trade regulation and consumer protection, consumer education and advocacy, and a lot more. He also presented the AVP BARMM's history and a glimpse of its aims for the whole region. Ms. Rosslaini Alonto-Sinarimbo, the Director-General of the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism (MTIT), gave the closing message. She thanked PWC of Davao for the very warm-welcome and learning-filled benchmarking activity. She mentioned that the benchmarking is like a magical genie that sparks and gives them answers to some of their questions and doubts on what areas to focus on and collaborate with PWC of Davao to help solve some problems they face in their region. They are all excited about a possible collaboration with Halal, Food, Fashion, etc. DG Alonto-Sinarimbo hopes for another one soon. The activity was indeed
a success. The BARMM delegates were pleased with how they were welcomed and treated and what they learned from the benchmarking. To them, this is an initial step to forging a partnership with PWC of Davao in the future for any collaborative programs and initiatives. The focus that the two institutions could collaborate on includes Halal Food, Fashion and Creative Industries, Clothing, Capacity Building on developing its people and exposing them to PWC Labs, and Mirror Facility Model in the establishment of FPIC and other laboratories, and Technology Transfer. The event ended with so much vision to look forward to in the next few days. Another hopeful event is to be planned soon, and this will be a secondround table of discussion for a possible inking the linkage and partnership of PWC of Davao and BARMM. by Dr. Reynald Japay and Maria Julieta R. Torres/photos courtesy of PWC Marketing Department
and culture. Bangladesh, which means “the Country of Bengal,” is a sovereign nation in South Asia. It shares land borders with India and Myanmar (Burma). The People’s Republic of Bangladesh is the world’s eighth-most populous country as well as its most densely populated. The Bengali Muslims make Bangladesh the world’s thirdlargest Muslim country. Islam is the official religion although the Portuguese Augustinian missionaries were able to introduce Roman Catholicism
in Dhaka in the 17th century. Happily, I was able to visit the oldest Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Rosary in Dhaka the very first day I arrived. Like any developing country, Bangladesh faces challenges in areas of poverty, education, health care, and corruption. Take note that Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest apparel exporter of western brands. Its impressive textile and garment sector has produced around 60% of the fabrics for European consumers and
around 40% for the American market. Bangladesh ranks 71st out of 134 countries in the world in terms of global pharmaceutical exports. It is also noted for its growing ceramics industry with its main export market in EU, the USA, and the Middle East. Bangladesh is the first and only country I have visited so far in South Asia and as such, will remain unforgotten like all “firsts” in our lives. I sincerely thank dear Honorary Consul Joji Ilagan-Bian for the wonderful opportunity.
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JUNE 10, 11, & 12, 2022
MINDANAO TIMES
H.E. Bangladesh Ambassador Borhan Uddin’s Davao Visit
H.E. Ambassador Borhan Uddin of Bangladesh
The Honorary Consul of Bangladesh in Mindanao, madame Joji Ilagan Bian, warmly welcomed His Excellency F.M. Borhan Uddin and Counsellor for Trade Sayma Razzaki to Davao City in their first-ever visit last June 6, 2022. Joining the Hon. Consul Joji Ilagan-Bian and Nicole Bian-Ledesma in a welcome dinner they happily hosted at the I-Chef Restaurant for Ambassador Uddin were Japanese Consul General Ishikawa Yoshihisa, Consul Hong Ming, and Consul Liu Quian from the Chinese Consular Office in Davao, Indonesian Consul Novita Supit, Hungary Hon. Consul Baby Maceda-Montemayor, Austria Hon. Consul Peter Faistauer, Mexico Hon. Consul Malou Monteverde, including some government officials and leaders representing Davao City’s business and tourism sectors. An accomplished career diplomat of the Bangladeshi (l-r): Cherry Al-ag, Hon. Consul Peter and Danna Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Faistauer, Ken Kapulong, Michael E. Dakudao, Ambassador Borhan Uddin is Tanya Rabat-Tan, Nicole Bian-Ledesma, Hon. BANGLADESH Hon. Consul Joji Ilagan-Bian offers
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NICOLE Bian-Ledesma with Bangladesh Counsellor Sayma Razzaki
/ CULTURAL / 11) Consul Joji Ilagan-Bian
(l-r): Archt. Michael E. Dakudao, former Bangladesh Ambassador Asad Alam Siam, Hon. Consul Joji Ilagan-Bian during the Faces of Bangladesh Exhibit held in SM Lanang in 2019
a toast for Philippine-Bangladesh good relations
HON. Consul Joji Ilagan-Bian and her special guests welcome the Ambassador of Bangladesh