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THE CHAIR used and signed by outgoing mayor Sara Duterte when she cast her vote during the May 9 elections is now placed for safekeeping inside the office of principal Leo Asilo of the Daniel R. Aguinaldo National High School. Duterte, who was elected vice president, is set to take her oath on June 19. BING GONZALESa

Indicted for libel

• Fiscal’s office okays 2 counts of libel against Walden Bello

BY CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO

THE City Prosecution Office has indicted losing vice-presidential candidate Walden Bello to two counts of libel based on the case filed against him by former city information officer Jefry Tupas.

In a seven-page reso- tion against Bello, who lost motion for reconsideration lution approved on June to outgoing mayor, Sara before the City Prosecution 9, Prosecutor Jose Charito Duterte.

Office or seek relief before Cortez wrote that “all the The camp of Bello has the Department of Justice. elements of libel are pre- not released any comment The resolution, apsent” based on the accusa- but they could either file a proved by City Prosecutor

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Jophee Avanceña, rejected Bello’s claim that he was not the administrator of the “Walden Bello” as he “failed to identify such person (administrator) in his counter-affidavit.”

“Taking into consideration the strict requirements

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of Facebook or Meta before a particular page can be verified and be given with a blue badge, it can be presumed that the respondent authored the subject online article,” the resolution added.

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out that the statements made in the article that was subject of the complaint “were attacks against the private character of the complainant.”

In his complaint, Tupas cited a March 1, ( / INDICTED / 5) mindanaotimes

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CIVIL Service Commission Commissioner Aileen Lourdes Lizada talks with CSC examination passers who are claiming their eligibility certificates. Lizada visited the releasing of the document at the SM City Davao. BING GONZALES

Consumers urged: Report overpricing of basic goods

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

A DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) official has advised consumers to report unwarranted increase in prices of basic goods to the regional office of the agency.

Rachel Remitio, DTI- about 80% of the 218 items Act, meaning nilapas gyud Davao City Field Office identified as basic goods ang mga gimonitor nga director, said that suggested are monitored to ensure that establishment sa suggested retail prices of basic goods they follow the suggested retail prices., she said.

The office has called have increased as a result retail prices. of unabated rise in prices of However, despite the on the consumers to be petroleum products. efforts of the DTI in the aware of the existing sugRemitio said the aver- monitoring, overpricing gested retail prices of the age increase in prices of has remained prevalent, basic commodities which basic commodities has been said Remitio. “Gina-in- are posted on the e-presyo at 7% like canned goods, tensify gyud namo ang website of the agency.

“Kana siya na SRPs sa bread, instant noodles, cof- amoang price-monitoring fee, soap, salt and other activities kay tungod every atong basic necessities and condiments. time we do monitoring naa prime commodities, isa Under Republic Act gyud mi’y makita na mga na siya ka bulletin na gi7581, retailers that carry paglabag sa atoang Price ( / CONSUMERS / 5)

Dav Norte declared ‘Insurgency-free’, say

THE 10th infantry Division and its partners declared Davao del Norte “insurgency-free” in an event at the Tagum City gymnasium Monday.

In his message, Major.

Gen. Nolasco A. Mempin, commander of the division, said the achievement was not an easy one as the communists were perpetrating violence in the province, but local government

units and their communities helped the units and other groups to succeed.

"Let us all commit to ensure na hindi na kailanman muling maagaw pa mula sa atin ng kahit na sinong komunista o terorista ang mapayapa at masaganang buhay na matagal nating ipinaglaban at pinagsikapang makamtan," he said as he cited the unit, ( / DAV / 5)

MAYOR:

Vaccination to take place in health centers soon THE CITY government is making vaccination against COVID-19 in barangay health centers as “semipermanent” immunization activity.

Mayor Sara Duterte said on Monday said the city government will eventually stop vaccination activities in identified sites

and will transfer these to where these have been conbarangay health centers. ducted could be used for This will complement the the purpose that they were mobile and door-to-door set up. vaccinations.

“Akoa na silang giThe outgoing mayor instructionan na maghinaysaid the city government hinay na sila og wrapdecided to transfer the up sa atoang vaccine jabs vaccination sites to the and mobalhin dinha sa barangay health centers atoang mga health centso that activities in areas ( / VACCINATION / 5)

Pinoys urged to tighten belts, brace for looming recession MANILA – A House leader on Tuesday urged Filipinos to tighten their belts to brace for the looming global recession in the coming months.

Deputy Speaker and Davao City Rep. Isidro Ungab said Filipinos should be prepared and

must plan on how to budget their income and expenses, as the country faces a worldwide increase in inflation rate, skyrocketing fuel prices, looming food shortage, and the prolonged Russia-Ukraine War. Ungab said on top of

all these, another possible spike in coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases is projected as the government raised the possibility of reverting to a stricter Alert Level 2 in Metro Manila.

“We foresee difficult times ahead…and it is up

to us if we can safely ride it through and survive or go unprepared and succumb to the strong financial distress, being experienced globally,” Ungab said in a statement.

Ungab suggested to (

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Steel company confident in growth of local market

BY CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO

A COMPANY that supplies steel has anchored its belief on the potential of the market as it starts operations in the city.

In an answer to a ques- its warehouse complex “ustionnaire, Regan Industrial ing the newest available Sales Inc., through chief technology that enhances executive officer and vice safety and increases propresident for marketing ductivity specifically in the Regan Sy, said that its con- logistics side of the operafidence in the local market tions.” “prompted us in opening “The area is actually the Mindanao hub.” planned for further develTo demonstrate its con- opment in the future, where fidence that there is growth we see a huge growth poin the local market, Sy tential unfolding in the said the company, which new horizon,” said Sy as opens its sales office today he cited the expected gross in Damosa, has acquired domestic product growth a nine-hectare property in rate range of 6-8% annually Bunawan where it has built and government infrastruc-

33 establishments to receive ‘seal’ DAVAO CITY - Thirtythree business establishments in Davao Region will be the recipients of the 2021 Bagwis Seal from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 11.

The conferment of recognition signifies that the awardees have met the qualifications and the set standards in upholding the rights and welfare of consumers. This is alongside their constant practice of responsible business operation where consumers get the best value for money.

DTI 11 Regional Director Maria Belenda Q. Ambi shared that the awarding, which is tentatively sched-

uled for July or August this year, is the agency’s way of showing its appreciation to the business sector for being its ally in promoting consumer protection.

“We want to emphasize that protecting consumers is everyone’s business.

Whether you are a microentrepreneur or a multinational firm, you have the responsibility to institutionalize mechanisms on how to satisfy your customers.

This is exactly the very reason why the DTI Bagwis Award highlights those that consistently embrace the value of consumer protection,” the trade official said. ( / 33 / 10)

ture spending of 5% of the national budget.

“There is really room for growth and basically opportunities abound,” he said, pointing out that his company, established in 1968, will also try to cash in on these growth projections.

He said the focus on Mindanao during the incumbency of President Rodrigo Duterte supported “our conviction (of doing business in the island” as the company, one of those listed in the Philippine Fortune 400” considers Mindanao the “next big

thing moving forward.”

“The development of Mindanao will help us increase our steel consumption with its many executed infrastructures and the upcoming plans of the overall development in the area,” Sy said.

He added that the company aims to “serve contractors engaged in both public and projects” - some of the delayed because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic – “we strongly believe that the overall plan is intact and will continue well beyond the new presi( / STEEL / 5)

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SEC mainstains highest COA audit mark

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received an “unmodified opinion” from the Commission on Audit (COA) for the fourth consecutive year, a testament to the Commission’s transparent and sound management of public funds.

In an independent auditor’s report dated May 31, State Auditor Concepcion C. Reyes rendered an “unmodified opinion,” also known as an “unqualified opinion,” on the fairness of the presentation of the Commission’s 2021 financial statements.

“In our opinion, the accompanying financial

statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the SEC as at December 31, 2021, and its financial performance, changes in net assets/equity, cash flows, comparison of budget and actual amounts for the year then ended, and notes to financial statements, in accordance with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS),” the report read.

The audit was conducted in accordance with the International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions, and in order to ascertain the level of assurance that may be placed on the

management’s assertion on the financial statements; determine the propriety of transactions; recommend improvement opportunities; and determine the extent of the implementation of prior years’ audit recommendations.

An unqualified or unmodified opinion is given when auditors conclude that the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatements, which could arise from either error or fraud, according to the IPSAS. The SEC also received an unqualified opinion on the fairness of presentation of its financial state-

ments for 2018, 2019, and 2020, making this the longest streak of unqualified opinions the Commission has received over the past decade.

“We take pride in the four-year streak of unqualified opinions we have obtained from COA, which serves as a concrete proof of our adherence to transparency, accountability, and good governance,” SEC Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino said.

“This testament to the honest, sound, and prudent use of public funds, is especially important for the SEC, which is mandated (

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Firm strengthens health access for communities

HEALTH WORKERS APPROVED. (L-R) Dr. Sotera C. Copino, Municipal Health Officer of Tiwi Rural Health Unit, Mr. Arcel T. Madrid, former Reputation Manager, APRI, Mr. Antonio B. Layog, Jr., Facility, AVP, APRI Tiwi, and Chairperson Pedro C. Clarino, Cale, Tiwi Albay together with other barangay officials and health workers look forward to a healthier future in the community.

ABOITIZPOWER subsidiary, AP Renewables Inc. (APRI) Tiwi recently launched the Adopt-AHealth Center project to its three local barangays in Putsan, Naga, and Cale.

Aside from the refurbishment and repair of the barangay health centers, the local government units also received medicines, medical equipment, personal protective equipment, and furniture.

This Php 2.1M worth project benefited 12,596 Tiwi residents to ensure accessibility to the health care system in their areas most especially during these trying times.

During the turnover ceremony, Dr. Sotera Copino, Tiwi Rural Health Unit Municipal Health Office expressed her gratitude to APRI for being instrumental in promoting healthcare in their community.

“Isang napakalaking tulong po ang naibigay ng APRI Tiwi. Sa wakas po ay nakapagsimula tayo na bigyan ng prayoridad ang proyektong pangkalusugan ng mga tao, lalo na ng mga residente ng Tiwi. Maraming salamat sa APRI. Malaking tulong ito para po ma-achieve ang aming goal na kalusugan pangkalahatan,” she said.

“Brgy. Putsan is so grateful to be the first beneficiary of the APRI-Tiwi Adopt-A-Health Center program. We will forever extend our profound thanks and gratitude for all your unselfish and allout support to our health center,” Nurse Myra Patriarca of Barangay Putsan added.

This health initiative of APRI, in partnership with the Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (AFI), is expected to be replicated in 20 more barangays in Laguna, Batangas, and Albay in the next eight years. It is aligned with APRI’s 2030 CSR goals.

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Cebu Pacific adds flights to Singapore from Manila, Cebu

THE Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), continues to boost its international network as it ramps up flights to Singapore from two of its largest hubs, Manila and Cebu.

CEB doubles its daily frequency between Manila and Singapore on July 1 as it adds a morning schedule option for everyJuan. Flight 5J 813 is scheduled to depart Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 at 5:35AM, and is set to arrive at Changi Airport at 9:20AM. Its return flight, 5J 814, is scheduled to leave Singapore at 10:15AM, and arrive in Manila at 2:00PM. On July 15, CEB intends to restart its flights between Cebu and Singapore, beginning with a thrice weekly frequency (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). Flight 5J 547 is scheduled to depart Mactan Cebu International Airport Terminal 2 at 11:05PM, and is set to arrive at Changi Airport by 3:00AM the following day. Its return flight, 5J 548, with flights every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, is scheduled to leave Singapore at 4:00AM, and arrive in Manila at 8:05AM. “We are delighted to continue ramping-up our international flight frequencies, not only in Manila, but also in Cebu. We know majority of the travelling public have been looking forward to travel internationally again, especially since a lot of countries have eased their restrictions. We continue to work towards the expansion of our international network while we maintain operating over 100% of our pre-pandemic domestic capacity,” said Xander Lao, CEB Chief Commercial Officer.

Fully vaccinated travelers flying to Singapore are no longer required to submit a pre-departure COVID 19 test. They must instead present their proof of full vaccination (VaxCertPH or BOQ Yellow Card), and fill out a Singapore Arrival card three (3) days before arrival. For more information, passengers may refer to CEB Travel reminders page for the latest updates and complete travel guidelines to their destination.

CEB continues to offer its guaranteed low fares to stimulate travel across its flight network. It continues to implement a multi-layered approach to safety, while it operates with a 100% fully vaccinated crew, 95% of whom have been boosted – all to ensure every Juan flies safely and conveniently on Cebu Pacific.

Forever summer, Forever 21 AFTER two years of staying in, it seems summer actually never left us. And it’s time to say hello to the warm weather, enjoy fun in the sun, and update your wardrobe with Forever 21’s new collection.

Girls will love dresses in new patterns, fresh shades and lightweight fabrics in midi cami, short puff sleeved and knit styles. Linen tops in floral prints, and pastel colors make statements in high-rise mom shorts Guys can go casual and yet still look trendy in button down shirts and draw string shorts in neutral shades and different patterns.

Check out Forever 21’s spring collection in Forever 21 stores located in SM North Edsa, SM Megamall, SM Makati, SM Mall of Asia, SM Lanang Premier, SM City Clark and SM Cebu.

You can also shop these items from the comfort of your homes by checking out Forever 21 at Lazada, Shopee, and ShopSM. Get connected with Forever 21 through facebook.com/Forever21PH and Instagram @f21philippines for more updates.

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2022 post on the “Walden Bello” Facebook page which contained an online press conference where Bello allegedly claimed that “Tupas was nabbed at a beach party where she and her friends were snorting 1.5 million worth of drugs on November 6, 2021.”

“Now the mayor’s excuse that she did not know that she was sheltering a drug dealer does not wash, is not credible,” the post added, as quoted in the complaint.

Tupas, in his complaint, claimed that the allegations “were utterly false” as “he had never been nabbed or arrested at a beach party,” that he “never snorted a 1.5 million worth of drugs,” and that he “was not and has never been near a drug dealer.”

In defending himself, Bello claimed the post was a “call-out” to Duterte for the refusal of the latter to attend the vice presidential

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debates and that it did not target Tupas.

He added the name of the complainant was dragged into the post as a matter of fact based on news articles on the Nov. 6, 2021 event.

He said he should also not be accused of libel because he was not the one who posted the article and he claimed the page “cannot not be solely attributed to him” because he was not in control of it.

He claimed that what he stated was “matter-offactly” as it was based on news articles.

He added that Tupas could not accuse him of libel because the latter was a government official, being an information officer of the city, and that the accusation was “politicallymotivated purposely to silence him” as Tupas did not file complaints against the news outlets that were the basis of his claims.

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patuman nationwide,” she added as the office has also set up Negosyo Centers in Calinan and Toril and has

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created Facebook pages to provide consumers avenues to report abuses.

Consumers with in-

quiries and complaints can call the DTI Davao City Field Office hotline: 2240511.

fice chief of the division, said the the firearms were an M60 light machine gun, two AK-47 rifles, two grenade launchers, an M16 Elisco rifle, ab M16 Bushmaster, a Metroarms Firebird M4 rifle, and three M16 A1 Elisco rifles.

Mempin lauded the soldiers for the achievement, saying “the high

sense of professionalism of our soldiers made it easier for the Filipino people, and the former rebels to have their trust and confidence to Armed Forces and government as a whole.“ The insurgency free declaration was done after the military dismantled the units of the communist movement. By Rhoda Grace B. Saron

come these economic woes and adversities,” Ungab said.

Apart from the government’s plan to manage the rising inflation, Ungab also recommended for the incoming administration to prepare and update the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan for 2023 – 2028, since it will become the basis of budgeting the expenditures in the coming months and years of the incoming Marcos’ administration.

Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez earlier said the next Congress will prioritize the passage of Marcos Jr.'s legislative agenda, including a stimulus package to help the country recover from the effects of the coro-

navirus pandemic.

Romualdez, who is the top contender for the speakership post in the 19th Congress, said they are eyeing the passage of a Bayanihan-type of legislation to be called Bayan Bangon Muli.

"It will allow the incoming President to harness the resources available to him during this closing period of 2022 and address the measures that are needed for the pandemic, hopefully endemic, stage of this Covid issue, and of course, to harness whatever remaining resources to stimulate the economy and to reinvigorate it for the better[ment] of all," Romualdez said.

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Sy, whose father started the company, said that the company has been supplying its products to Mindanao so “it’s about time we

extend the personal service to Davao City and beyond.

By doing so, we can make RISI top of mind in the market.”

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the Police Regional Office and other agencies were instrumental in neutralizing the insurgents.

This developed as soldiers of the unit recovered a dozen firearms in Tankalaw, Barangay Coronobe, Maragusan, Davao De Oro on the same day.

Captain Mark Anthony Tito, Public Affairs Of-

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Filipinos to also explore and look for other sources of income and become innovative in challenging times like this.

He noted that the rise in prices of food and basic commodities is outpacing wages, which is becoming a growing household concern.

Ungab supported President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s plan to set a stimulus package in the 2023 national budget, which Ungab said, shows the incoming administration's determination to rebuild the country’s economy.

“I urge everyone to unite and help the incoming administration. Let us come together and work for our country to be able to over-

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dency of President BBM (Ferdinand Marcos Jr.) and Vice President Inday Sara (Duterte).”

In a press statement,

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ers para mahimong semipermanent ang availability sa atoang mga bakuna sa atoang health centers,” she explained as the city government has 12 public vaccination sites: nine malls, two parks and a public elementary school.

She, however, said that the vaccination cluster will be the one to implement her order as she expects this to start within next week. “Mao palang na siya ang instruction nato, taking effect will be more than a week kay dili man ingon ana kadali

mag-transfer ug personnel and sistema sa atoang health center,” she said.

Dr. Michelle Schlosser, spokesperson of the COVID-19 Task Force said the body has discussed the order of the mayor. By Rhoda Grace B. Saron

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Independence what IF in social media, you happen to open one personal video for viewing, you’re instantly given the option to view or review other available videos. At one such instance, I was redirected to one personal video that showed how American children reacted to their parents’ coming home unannounced after serving several months on military duty. Nothing in it that involves fancy editing or special effects really, just the usual mushy stuff that tugs at the heartstrings. And although we’re not Americans, we relate in a way perhaps because children missing dads and moms are always sad.

Then I thought, while it’s quite obvious that the videos were meant to be sentimental choo-choowariwap, its subliminal agenda might also be to keep instilling in the targeted American viewers a more personal love of country or appreciation for that one particular word we pinoys like to always say but fail to grasp, nationalism.

Yup, that word. After all, it’s a few days after Independence Day, isn’t it?

I remember our late moderator in high school, Mr. Leoncio Deriada, asking us. What is nationalism to you?

Apparently, until that moment, I have never really given it a thought and only then had I become aware that everyone in the class never even had the vaguest idea how to define the word. For us (he said), it’s simply wearing the barong Tagalog and showing the Philippine flag. When one really thinks about it, just those two things that showed what nationalism is, makes up for a poor presentation for any child’s show-and-tell. Sadly, adults can add up another feature: parades and flag-raising ceremonies by local officials in front of government offices. Voila!

Deny it or not, the spirit’s not even there. It had also been the same many years ago, I happened to ask one Correspondents:

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ram soldier whom I had befriended if he had ever felt a certain pride during the EDSA takeover. Emotions were high then and I was expecting to hear something inspirational.

All he blurted was a lot of personal stuff but nary a hint of that one word or even a vague context of something similar. Among pinoys now with different passports, one of the thing noticeable, especially during the past elections is their continued downgrading of the country’s status as though, once upon a time they’ve never been residents. I’m also reminded of a Swiss doctor who noted why Europe and generally all its cities and towns suffer from a seeming overdose of statues and monoliths of both national and local heroes and heroines. All in comparison to here. (In jest, I recall telling him it’s quite expensive to erect statues in our country and being a poor one, we’d rather devote the money somewhere else. Note: they’ve no sense of humor.)

In closing, you be the judge. What is nationalism to you? Aside from our national clothes, parades, flags and flag-raising ceremonies, how else do we define it? Pass your papers, finished or unfinished before June 12, next year.

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A woman’s hand holding the baton AFTER a little over eleven years we had the opportunity the other day to talk with come-backing governor of Davao Oriental lady lawyer and CPA Corazon N. Malanyaon.

Yes, over eleven years.

That was the last time we visited Mati City, the capital of that Eastern Davao Province that was just trying to pick up the pieces after it was devastated by super typhoon Pablo which hit a huge part of the area shortly before Christmas of 2012.

We were there twice in a period of one week to deliver some material and food assistance to the residents who were most affected, especially those residing in the eastern towns like Cateel, Baganga, Caraga, Manay and Boston. The assistance was a donation from our former employer Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. The lady governor, though looking haggard perhaps due to stress in finding ways to respond to the immediate needs of the people, was however seemingly unfazed by the gargantuan problem. She was optimistic that she can have the support of the more fortunate among Oriental people and those from the outside who have big hearts to share their blessings during times of calamity.

Governor Cora even did a presentation of her recovery plan for the province with tourism as the leading pitch. After that meeting we had another opportunity to visit the Province but it was not the capital city. Rather we were in San Isidro for a family-related purpose. But we however, side-tripped to the now world-famous pigmy forest and the museum that the Provincial government in coordination with the municipal administration of San Isidro then built to showcase what could be found in that unusual creation of nature to afford visitors a view even without climbing the mountain and taking a look of the pigmy trees and other floras and faunas.

We were actually on board our vehicle by that time last Monday when we scrolled our cellular to search for one person who we wanted to talk. We did not expect that somehow we had saved a number which registered to be that of Governor Malanyaon. We were somewhat excited because maybe it was an opportune time for us to congratulate her for her feat of getting back the governorship of the province without an opponent. That definitely is an exceptional fate for a politician.

Originally, we only wanted to text if we could call her. We even suspected that it was not her mobile number anymore considering the years since we were given the same. But by a slip of hand we ended up pressing the call button, so we lifted the phone to our ear without really expecting someone will answer. But lo and behold, we heard a familiar voice on the other end. We could not believe it but there was no mistaking the voice was that of Cora’s. We had to hurriedly introduce ourselves before she would shut the phone out. Cora, like ourselves was also surprised as she said she was not expecting a call from us after more than eleven years.

Of course our first subject was to extend our congratulations to her and to her nephew, the son of her late brother Camilo Nunez who won as mayor of the Municipality of Cateel. From there our conversation moved to several other topics including her incoming inauguration. We do not know whether it was also coincidental that while we were moving on board a motor vehicle that Monday afternoon going home from downtown Davao City, the governor herself was also on board her vehicle bound for Davao City from Cateel to make good certain commitments in the regional capital of the Davao Provinces.

On the whole our conversation was fruitful as we were able to reminisce some of our good old times as news gatherer and opinion maker and her being a major newsmaker during that time and even until now.

We wish Governor Malanyaon all the best of luck and the opportunity to realize her dream of making Davao Oriental the province every Orientalnon can be proud of.

It is a tall order, yes. But with the kind of perseverance and innovativeness that the lady provincial chief executive has, we are certain she can make it happen.

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Famine and starvation to come from Putin’s war THE savage war of Vladimir Putin against the peaceful people of Ukraine is the work of a man with ambitions bent on trying to secure his place in Russian history as the leader that restored the false “glory” of the Russian Soviet Union that disintegrated in 1989. There was no “glory” there but oppression, occupation of half of Europe, and a Cold War that threatened nuclear annihilation of the world.

Putin’s massively destructive war, with continuous atrocities and war crimes, is now threatening another form of annihilation- that of millions of people in Africa and the Middle East that depend on Ukrainian wheat, maize, and cooking oil as do other poor nations of the world.

President Putin has blocked the export of millions of tons of Ukrainian cereals and cooking oil from Odessa on the Black Sea. He wants sanctions lifted before he will lift the blockade. In the meantime, evidence has emerged that Russia is stealing Ukrainian grain and shipping it to Crimea and then to Syria. It is a war tactic to starve the world and force the Western nations to lift sanctions while millions go hungry and many die.

Ukraine was exporting 4.5 million tons of agricultural produce per month through its ports on the Black Sea. There are around 20 million tons of grains stockpiled in grain silos and there will be no storage facilities available for this year’s harvest of wheat, barley, and grapeseed.

Despite the war and the departure of up to five million Ukrainians, the farmers have continued to plant and soon to reap but nowhere to store it. The sales are needed for national survival.

The Ukrainian train system is still working and is transporting grain non-stop to the border with Europe, hoping to reach the shipping ports of Hamburg and Rotterdam. They cannot transport the huge quantities needed by the hungry world fast enough. Besides, the rail size (gauge) of Ukraine’s railways is bigger than the European’s and how to transfer the of grain to European trains is causing huge backlogs at the European borders. Huge cranes have to lift the Ukrainian train wagons, the undercarriages are removed and replaced with European size wheels, and the wagon, filled with grain, is then lowered on the European track for the train to continue to the port.

Some farmers and exporters are using barges on the rivers to bring grain to Romania. Trucks are being used

FROM THE MAIL FR. SHAY CULLEN also but the drivers need special permits and licenses and travel documents that take a week to process. All this is under the threat of Russian air strikes.

Putin tried to capture the whole of Ukraine but has failed spectacularly due to incompetence, callous disregard for human life, and the powerful resistance of the Ukrainian people and army and air force. Even though they are outnumbered three-to-one, the Ukrainians are fighting back bravely and have won back an important city and territory from the advancing Russian juggernaut army that is using brute force and poor tactics.

The brave Ukrainians have sacrificed and fought and died with courage in large numbers, fighting for their homeland against the pride and vicious intentions of Putin’s invasion. Putin will be remembered and brought to justice and condemned for this massacre of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians by the thousands and the wanton destruction of cities.

Even the bodies of thousands of Russian youth are left to rot on the battlefield by the uncaring Russian leader. Long-distance bombing is destroying all civilian buildings. This is their battle strategy and with the forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to Russia, a war crime in itself, they think they can conquer Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian propaganda tells the Russian people stories of great success.

This war of aggression and occupation of a sovereign nation is a gross violation of the UN charter and is morally reprehensible and illegal. The UN Secretary-General, Mr. Guterres, said that the war, together with the Covid pandemic, the drought and floods, and higher temperatures of climate change, "threatens to tip tens of millions of people over the edge into food insecurity followed by malnutrition, mass hunger, and famine."

Global food prices have risen 30 percent since the invasion of Ukraine began. The only immediate answer is to get the Ukrainian grain and cooking oil and Russian fertilizer out to the world market to prevent the onset of

famine in the poorest, drought-racked nations in Africa and the Middle East. In parts of Africa, the animals and crops of the poor have died. Climate change is destroying once fertile lands.

In Asia, the fruit harvest like mangos in Pakistan and India has dropped by 70 percent this year. In the Philippines, the harvest of natural organic (unsprayed with potassium nitrate) mango trees have failed in the past three years and this year only a small crop was harvested due to climate change and global warming.

The war in Ukraine is causing inflation. In the Philippines, the economy is reeling with the price of food increasing by 2.6 percent, electricity by 18 percent, and the cost of fuel and transport by 10.3 percent. This is hurting the workers. Diesel alone is up by 58 percent, a shocking sudden increase due to the war and the EU oil embargo on Russian oil. In Eastern Visayas, inflation was higher showing a 5.3 percent increase in the cost of food and essentials overall.

The only relief was seen for the world so far has been the release of 15 billion US dollars by the World Bank for projects addressing food insecurity over the next 15 months. The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, blamed the “war of choice” made by Putin to invade a sovereign nation and he told the media that there was now looming the "greatest global food security crisis of our time."

We are back to massive increases in the cost of survival and living and all have to make changes in our lifestyle and turn to alternative food sources like planting backyard gardens with vegetables. harvesting fallen branches for fuel, and using powerful solar flashlights or small solar panels to cut electricity bills.

The war in Ukraine will not be over for about two years because the world democracies cannot abandon Ukraine to the aggression of the Kremlin. If Putin wins in Ukraine, he will surely attack other former Sovietera nations like Latvia and Estonia and start another European, or even a world war, with NATO. The crises will grow worse and we can expect hardship ahead with more belt-tightening. Self-reliance and strong global sharing of resources with the poorest nations is what are needed.

Writing Mindanao, Righting Mindanao – Once more with feeling (Abridged version of Bro. Karl Gaspar’s lecture at the opening of the 2nd Mindanao Book Festival on the theme, “Writing Mindanao, Righting Mindanao,” on Monday, 13 June 2022. The book festival is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Friday, June 17 at SATMI’s Classrooms 5 and 6, Redemptorist Convent, behind the church) DAVAO CITY (MindaNews) – “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.” Many of us know that these are lines from perhaps one of the most known books of all time, A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens. It is said that in this book, Dickens referred to an age of radical opposites taking place across the English Channel, in France and the United Kingdom respectively, during the French revolution more than 200 years ago, between 1787 and 1799.

But these contrasts and comparisons we might be able to appropriate for our very own times here in our own troubled country in the post-pandemic, post-May 2022 election period and as we face an unknown future where everything from an economic collapse (along the lines of Sri Lanka and Pakistan) to a political turmoil to ecological disasters with more destructive calamities can take place. It certainly can bring a season of darkness and a winter of despair. But for those who hold on to the adage that “hope springs eternal,” this very same context could also provide us with a season of light and a spring of hope! Who is to tell what the future brings?

But the more pessimistic among us might see the glass half empty and fear the worst that is still to come! A recent post appearing in social media following the Marcos Junior’s selection of the presumptive Vice President Sara Duterte as Secretary of Education led to speculations about revising history books and getting rid of those considered critical of the Marcos martial law regime. It would

A SOJOURNER’S VIEW KARL M. GASPAR CSSR amount to what could be considered book-burning, not in its literal sense but to make sure these are kept locked and not be read by any schoolchildren anymore! As Ray Bradbury – the author of Fahrenheit 451, a science-fiction novel – wrote: “You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.”

As an immediate response to this fear, a thousand academics across the Republic made a brave stand reported by the Philippine Inquirer on May 20, 2022 which read: “More than 1,000 scholars and educators based in the Philippines and abroad have issued an online manifesto calling for the defense of historical truth and academic freedom, as they expressed concern over escalating attempts to revise narratives about the martial law years and erase ‘traumatic personal and collective memories of plunder and human rights violation’ under the Marcos dictatorship.”

Book-burning! Could it happen in this Republic considered by political scientists as a weak State constantly facing the threat of authoritarian rule? Well, this does not only take place in novels like those in Bradbury. Through history, book-burning has taken place when those who hold power fear the impact of critical minds that arise as people read. These took place as far back as the time of the Chinese Emperor Shih Huang Ti, in 213 BCE, up to the mid-20th century, e.g., during the World War II period.

The defining moment of book burning was in 1933 in Berlin, when the Nazi forces burned tens of thousands of books, from the works of Sigmund Freud to those of Jack London. As Matthew Fishburn wrote in Burning Books: “Along with the Nazi ideology that there existed a superior race of people came the idea that there was one true cultural and ideological canon; that which didn’t fit was consigned to the fire.”

For the moment, however, let’s put aside our fears and face the future with a bit of optimism for, indeed, who knows the coming years will again allow us to have a glimpse of another cycle of our historical narrative.

What impressed me most in these past electoral exercise was how the youth of the land responded to the challenge of the moment. Many of us elders have naturally been disappointed at how the youth of the land have shown no interest at all in regard to socio-political issues impacting on the majority of the masa. But these (pre-election) rallies showed another face of the youth of the land; here they were re-activated by the spirit of nationalism. Like us when we were the youth of the land, they now showed a promise that they would pick up where their elders left off the social movement in the ’80s-’90s.

And it made me realize that indeed, history repeats itself again. Just like the youth of the social movement that gave rise to the likes of Hermano Pule, Gregorio del Pilar, the La Solidaridad clique led by Jose Rizal and the Katipuneros led by Bonifacio, to the youth of the guerilla movement during the resistance against Japanese imperialism, and the youth resisting the Marcos dictatorial rule and now the youth of the 2020s are advancing into another stage of dissent and resistance. I have been filled with a tremendous sense of hope and pride watching all these young people at these rallies.

There may be dark clouds in the horizon, but somehow light manages to find a crack and it is the youth of the land today that provides an opening. So we could be in for the best of times if this youthful generation like their elders through our historical cycles find the strength, courage and energy to lead the dissent and resistance movement.

As for us – who I guess are mostly their elders – are gathered here together at this five-day event which is our own modest way of expressing what were encapsulated in the words of the Irish poet Dylan Thomas: “Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying (

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15 & 2022 WEDNESDAY, JUNE AUGUST 31,16, 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.

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

9GEMS Pawnshop Inc. Egger Bldg., Matina Crossing Davao City Tel. No. (082) 285-7069

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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 15 & 16, 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

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Ambi added that the Bagwis Award is among DTI’s initiatives that aim to encourage business establishments to consistently adhere to the existing fair trade laws (FTLs) and become more responsible in their operation.

Part of the agency’s mandate is on consumer protection; hence, it implements programs that will empower them, including various consumer advocacy campaign strategies.

“We commit to promote the continued safety and protection of consumers by intensifying our advocacy campaigns. We do these through consumer education seminars and webinars, dissemination of information materials throughout the region, and production and posting of video clips on our social media pages. We also partner with some private institutions to reach a wider audience and educate more consumers,” Ambi said.

The trade official further shared that one important content of the said campaign is the promotion of the Bagwis program to prospective business establishments. This emphasizes the importance of complying with the FTLs, particu-

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larly in handling consumer complaints and implementing their respective corporate social responsibility (CSR) program in the community. Ambi noted that this will help them in keeping up with the changing business environment, which is expected to result in enticing more customers to patronize their products, thereby, benefiting them in return.

The Bagwis Award is open to supermarkets, department and specialty stores, appliance centers, hardware shops, and DTI-accredited service and repair shops. To give context to the recognition, Ambi explained that “bagwis” is the Filipino term for ”wing” which implies that consumers are protected when patronizing business establishments that are recipients of such an award.

For 2022, 32 business establishments are targetted to be assessed and validated according to the qualifications and requirements of the Bagwis Award. In the meantime, seven are already identified as official nominees: six from Davao de Norte and one from Davao Oriental. They were already endorsed to the

Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau (CPAB) on June 6 for final evaluation.

Meanwhile, five nominees are still awaiting approval from the Regional Bagwis Committee.

Ambi expressed optimism that more business establishments will be interested to apply for the Bagwis Award and obtain their seal.

“They can take pride in displaying the Bagwis seal inside their store since this means that they have been true to their commitment to protect consumers. The management of these establishments need not worry about the process since our field offices are ready to assist and guide them.

They will be given seminars on consumer rights and responsibilities and how to properly address consumer complaints,” Ambi said, adding that this move will help them increase customer satisfaction and boost customer retention She encouraged those who would like to know more about the program to reach out to any of the DTI offices or Negosyo Centers near them. The business owners may likewise contact their official Facebook pages.PR

Good Governance (3G) Advocacy and Commitment to Corporate Governance Award by London-based Cambridge International Financial Advisory for the second consecutive year.

The award is given to individuals and institutions who treat governance and sustainability as a strategic opportunity.

The SEC was also recognized as the 3G Transparency Awardee by the same financial advisory house, in recognition of

its rigorous and transparent reporting on financials, governance, and strategy.

For championing sustainability and good governance in the corporate sector, SEC Director Rachel Esther Gumtang-Remalante of the Corporate Governance and Finance Department was hailed as one of Asia’s Top Sustainability Superwomen for 2021 by Singapore-based consultancy CSRWorks International.

In March, the Commission received the ISO 9001:2015 Certification anew for its quality management system covering all core services across its main and extension offices.

The certification covers procedures related to the provision of registration of partnerships and corporations in the SEC Extension Offices in Baguio, Tarlac, Legazpi, Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, and Zamboanga.

The Commission first obtained ISO 9001:2015 Certification in 2018, then successfully expanded the scope of its ISO-certified quality management system to 122 document procedures in 2020 from an initial 59.

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to oversee the country’s corporate sector and should thereby serve as a model for the highest standards of transparency and accountability in the industry.”

The SEC has continuously advocated for good governance and for the improvement of ease of doing business in the country by eliminating red tape and other opportunities for graft and corruption.

Last month, the Commission was named the recipient of the Global

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF INHERITANCE

Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of the Court of the Philippines, notice is hereby given that the estate of the late SPOUSES DELFIN ALMODIEL VILLACARLOS and RESTITUTA OGABANG VILLACARLOS, who died intestate on February 24, 1988, and May 27, 2000, in Davao City; that the deceased at the time of their respective deaths leaving certain real property located at Barangay Alejar, Carmen. Davao del Norte particularly described to wit: ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (OCT) N0. P-11053 Lot No. 55, Pls-353, containing an area of FORTY THOUSAND (40,000) SQUARE METERS more or less; WAIVER OF INHERITANCE WHEREAS, HERMES O. VILLACARLOS, EDILBERTO O. VILLACARLOS, DELFIN O. VILLACARLOS, JR., BOBBY O. VILLACARLOS, and EVELINA V. DUMENCIC (whose personal circumstances are mentioned elsewhere in this instrument) do hereby waive and relinquish all their rights and interest of inheritance shares of the above-mentioned parcel of land coveted and embraced by ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. P-11053 to their co-heirs, namely; (AMADO O. VILLACARLOS, EDGAR O. VILLACARLOS, FELIX O. VILLACARLOS, and HEIRS OF TESSIE V. RICO, whose personal circumstances are mentioned elsewhere in this instrument), free from all liens, charges, and encumbrances of any kind and nature whatsoever, saving and excepting those created by operation of las and hereby request that the title be issued in her name.

That the adjudication and manner of distribution of the property subject to inheritance and waiver are hereby adjudicated as follows: TO: FELIX O. VILLACARLOS Lot 55-A, Psd-11- (new) containing an area of Seven Thousand Five Hundred (7,500) Square Meters more or less; TO: EDGAR O. VILLACARLOS Lot 55-B, Psd-11- (new) containing an area of Seven Thousand Five Hundred (7,500) Square Meters more or less; TO: HEIRS OF TESSIE V. RICO Lot 55-C, Psd-11- (new) containing an area of Seven Thousand Five Hundred (7,500) Square Meters more or less; TO: AMADO O. VILLACARLOS Lot 55-D, Psd-11- (new) containing an area of Seven Thousand Five Hundred (7,500) Square Meters more or less; TO: AMADO O. VILLACARLOS; EDGAR O. VILLACARLOS, FELIX O. VILLACARLOS AND HEIRS OF TESSIE V. RICO, Lot 55-E, Psd-11-(new) containing an area of Ten Thousand (10,000) Square Meters more or less; That the property mentioned above has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF INHERITANCE, made and executed by and among their heirs per Doc. No. 58; Page No. 13; Book No. V; Series of 2020 of the Notary Public ANGEL E. FERNANDEZ of Davao City.

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of the light.” And who – but authors, writers and journalists – are the human beings who are best at raging so they can challenge the citizenry towards constructive action for the common good.

In the next week (June 13-17, 2022), we celebrate the best that has been offered by Mindanawon authors along with non-Mindanawon authors interested to write about Mindanao. In many of their works, their writing (WRITE) has also led to the righting (RIGHT) of Mindanao. There was a time when Mindanao was written from a colonial lens even as some of these – like the ethnographic studies done during the American period – tried to capture the reality on the ground.

But viewed from biased and even discriminatory optics, the early writings about Mindanao tended to highlight that which today have been debunked. In the exhibit, you can see examples of these. This was to be expected if the authors were foreigners (with tendencies towards racism and ethnocentrism) or Filipinos from imperial Manila – who monopolized publications for a long while – who relied on secondary data with very little triangulation enriched by immersion among Mindanao’s peripheries.

However, in the past few decades as there have been more non-Mindanawon authors who have abandoned their colonial/neo-colonial gaze and as more Mindanawons began to get involved in publications, a shift has taken place. Thus, beyond the w-r-i-t-e, there has now been a movement among Mindanawon writers to r-i-g-h-t Mindanao, through advocacies for justice and peace, respect for human rights and civil liberties, solidarity for the downtrodden especially Lumads and for advancing ecological concerns.

One can find this out by googling the available data on Mindanao Bibliographies and there have been a few. Perhaps the first Mindanao-Sulu Bibliography was that W.E. Retana’s in 1894. It would take a long while before another one appeared, namely Alfredo Tiamzon’s Mindanao-Sulu Bibliography published in Davao City in 1970. In the following decades, there were more attempts at compiling a more comprehensive Mindanawon Bibliography, the last one being convened by the Technical Working Group (TWG) just before the onset of the pandemic.

This hopes to produce a RoadMap asserting the importance of Mindanao histories and studies.

Why history? Because, in the words of the philosopher George Santayana, “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” And the novelist Maya Angelou posits that “the more you know of your history, the more liberated you are.”

History is of course the telling of stories of the past with the view of parceling lessons to guide us for the future. There is no question that stories are powerful. The author Jeff Goins wrote: “I believe in the power of story. Story is where we came from. Story is where we’re going. Story is what connects us and binds us to each other. It is in the story of humanity, amongst love and fear and failure, that we make meaning of our lives. Story is what defines us and sets us apart. It’s what allows us to connect with each other to truly know and be known.”

Stories is what brought to reality the 2nd Mindanao Book Festival. And privileged are we that during these rare occasions we can gather together with authors, writers and journalists – they who can conscientize, educate, inform, agitate, mobilize, entertain and humor us through thick and thin! They whose witness to truth and actual practice in peace-building and promoting justice and development make possible a society that will not allow stupidity, idiocy and ignorance to dominate over our knowledge and information production.

For otherwise, we will all be living in a world of lies, corruption and power manipulation that could bring us back to the Dark Ages! It is their presence in our midst that help to provide us with the possibilities that despite a winter of despair we can still look forward to a spring of hope!

[MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. Redemptorist Brother Karl Gaspar is a professor at St. Alphonsus Theological and Mission Institute (SATMI) in Davao City and until

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Designed by renowned architect Cathy Saldaña, the Damosa Diamond Tower architecture pays homage to their agricultural heritage, giving a nod to the banana fibers with its sleek curved silhouette, plus the installation of stylish sun baffles that actually help divert heat inside the building and pirouette everytime light is reflected.

The environment-friendly features of the building has earned it various recognition including a green design award that it is set to receive in the United Kingdom this month. The Damosa Diamond Tower is also the first in Mindanao to complete the EDGE certification in Mindanao, and it is also BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence)-registered property.

"We hope to continue the great momentum we have here in Davao City especially in real estate, tourism, and other industries. We are here as your partner in progress," he said.

Lagdameo also said that there several locators, mostly new to Davao City, that are expected to soon make Damosa Diamond Tower their hub in Mindanao.

He also recognized the hardwork that his employees have contributed to the growth of the Davao City and their companies.

"We should be proud of the city's progress because you are also a part of it," Lagdameo added.

Vice mayor Quitain also lauded DLI in his speech, thanking the Floirendo family for being the "pioneers of progress and development in the city".

"The city is thankful to the Floirendos for continuing to invest in the city and in giving opportunities to Dabawenyos in terms of employment. What we can do is to continue to provide ease in doing business to our investors. We will not rest on our laurels. In fact, we will work harder to help lift everyone up from the debacles of this pandemic, " Quitain assured.

The office's blessing was officiated by Fr Pete Lamata of St Francis of Assissi Parish.

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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:

recently, a professor of Anthropology at the Ateneo de Davao University. Gaspar is author of several books, including “Manobo Dreams in Arakan: A People’s Struggle to Keep Their Homeland,” which won the National Book Award for social science category in 2012, “Desperately Seeking God’s Saving Action: Yolanda Survivors’ Hope Beyond Heartbreaking Lamentations,” two books on Davao history, and “Ordinary Lives, Lived Extraordinarily – Mindanawon Profiles” launched in February 2019. He writes two columns for MindaNews, one in English (A Sojourner’s Views) and the other in Binisaya (Panaw-Lantaw). Gaspar is a Datu Bago 2018 awardee, the highest honor the Davao City government bestows on its constituents.]

EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION and SETTLEMENT of ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late ALFREDO L. ELOJA, who died intestate on November 01, 1972; That the deceased Alfredo L. Eloja at the time of his death leaving his conjugal share more particularly described to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-10910 “A parcel of land (Lot 827-A of the subdivision plan Psd-56880, being a portion of the Cadastral survey of Davao L.R.C. Cad. Record No.) Situated in the District of Guianga, City of Davao, containing an area of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED (25,600) Square Meters more or less; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-8527 “A parcel of land (Lot 3267 of the Cadastral Survey of Guianga, Cadastral Case No. N-3, L.R.C. Cadastral Record No. N-15), with the improvements thereon, situated in the Barrion of Malagos, City of Davao containing an area of FORTY FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN) SQUARE METERS more or less; That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, the above mentioned described property has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION and SETTLEMENT of ESTATE made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 103; Page No. 22; Book No. 92; Series of 2021 of the Notary Public ATTY. NAPOLEON F. SANGO of Davao City.

(MT-June 15, 20 & 27, 2022)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late VICTORIA GETALLA, who died intestate on October 14, 2011 at Malita, Davao Occidental; That Victoria Getalla at the time of her death left a parcel of land with residential house, with an area of 300 square meters more or less, located at Poblacion Malita, Davao Occidental under Tax Declaration with PIN No. 062-080001-016-(08)-1002; Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, that the above described property has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON per Doc. No. 241; Page No. 50; Book No. 37; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public RAUL C. ESPINA of Davao City (MT - June 8, 15 & 22, 2022)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late NOEL R. ALINDOGAN who died intestate on May 21, 2000 and RAQUEL L. ALINDOGAN who died intestate on February 25, 2011; That decedent at the time of their respective deaths left the following real property covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-63571 situated in the Barrio of Lapanday, City of Davao, containing an area of Two Hundred Forty (240) Square Meters more or less; Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, that the above described property has been the subject of EXTRAJDUCIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE made and executed by and among their heirs per Doc. No. 469; Page No. 95; Book No. 7; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public ATTY. RAPHAEL JOSE N. LIZADA of Davao City.

(MT-June 8, 15 & 22, 2022)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE OF ESTATE OF SOCORRO G. ROBILLO Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late SOCORRO G. ROBILLO who died intestate on February 10, 2008; That the deceased Socorro G. Robillo at the time of his death left a parcel of land situated in sitio Ilihan Barrio of Catalunan Grande, City of Davao, which was acquired by virtue of a duly signed DEED OF SALE by both parties, and left un-transferred and not included on the first EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT and more particularly described as follows: Transfer Certificate of Title No. CL-222 Lot No. 1067-A, Csd-11599, containing an area of Twenty Seven Thousand One Hundred Four (27,104) Square Meters more or less; That the portion of this property containing an area of Seven Hundred Thirty Three (733) Square Meters, more or less, has been sold to the Presbyterian Church Inc. represented by Mr. Rey Eric Gecale, of legal age Filipino, married and a resident of Davao City, as evidence by a duly signed DEED OF SALE, referred to as the Vendee; Pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 1, Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, the above described property has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE OF ESTATE OF SOCORRO G. ROBILLO made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 416; Page No. 85; Book No. 174; Series of 2020 of the Notary Public SALVADOR M. BIJIS of Davao City.

(MT-June 8, 15 & 22, 2022)

JUNE 15 & 16, 2022

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Damosa Land moves to new building DAMOSA Land Inc, the leader in the real estate and property development industry in Mindanao, has finally moved in to their new address last June 9 at the 15th level of Damosa Diamond Tower, located within Damosa I.T. Park, along JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City.

The inauguration and blessing of the new DLI office was led by no less than real estate and construction group president Ricardo F Lagdameo, Anflo group of companies vice president Ricardo R Floirendo, Agri Group, DAI, Securus and Pitrade president and CEO Vincent Floirendo, and incoming

RISING Davao City skyline as seen from Damosa Diamond Tower

Davao City vice mayor Jay Melchor Quitain Jr. "This is a momentous occasion for DLI, especially to our tenants and future tenants as well as our business partners. We are very thankful that we are able to finish the building in record time in spite of the pandemic," said Lagdameo in his welcome message. ( / WANDERLUST / 11)

MEMBER of the Board Anthony Sasin, Vice Mayor Jay Quitain, ANFLO VIPS and VM Quitain with Tourism and Township AVP ANFLO group vice chair Ricky Floirendo and DLI president Macy Bibat, Admin and Finance AVP Virgmarie Bacalso and Cary Lagdameo Residential Operations AVP Dani Manlangit

ANFLO VIPS and VM Quitain with Sunland's Rovi Estacio, CWC's Casimiro Faylona III, Kensington Ventures, Inc AVP JM Lagdameo, ANFLO VIPS and VM Quitain with Virg Bacalso, Dani Manlangit, Carwill's Ivan Ho, PDP's architect Cathy Saldana and Sunland's Macy Bibat, Becky Pastrana, Lilian Castillo, JM Lagdameo, Alfred Samson, Reggie Mundo, Capt. Ronnie Go Sam Kik

DAMOSA Diamond Tower, DLI's award winning green address at the heart of Damosa IT Park (photo: DLI)