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VISITORS checks on these cakes aside from equipment in bakery, packaging, food processing among others were seen during the three-day World Food Expo Mindanao held at SMX convention. BING GONZALES
Mayor’s pledge • 900 personnel to secure Baste’s inauguration: police BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON
ABOUT 900 members of security units will secure the inauguration today of outgoing Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte as the next mayor, said Maj. Ma. Teresita Gaspan, spokesperson of the Davao City Police Office, over the weekend. “Ang mulangkub ‘no erage sa maong oath-tak- fice, City Government of we have around 941 secu- ing. This will be composed Davao, Davao City Public rity personnel, dedicated to of the security cluster from Safety and Security Comprovide full-security cov- the Davao City Police Of- mand Center, Central 911,
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Task Force Davao, and Philippine Army,” Gaspan said. The youngest of the three siblings who are children of outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte and
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Elizabeth Zimmerman, Sebastian will recite his oath of office inside the city council with Regional Trial Court Judge Loida Posadas-Kahulugan as the administering officer.
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LAND Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board chairman Martin Delgra with jeepney driver Rogelio Cabag during the rollout of the 2nd tranche of fuel subsidy to the transport sector in the region held last Saturday, June 25. BING GONZALES
Creation of security unit for VP a welcome initiative, says Sara BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON
THE activation of the creation of the Vice President Security Group indicates the need to have a separate security unit tasked to protect the second top official of the country, said Vice President-elect Sara Duterte. I n t h a n k i n g t h e as she went on to express safety and security of the Department of National her gratitude to Defense second-highest elected ofD e f e n s e a n d A r m e d Secretary Delfin Lorenzana ficial in the country,” CenForces of the Philippines and AFP Chief of Staff tino said. for the establishment of Gen. Andres Centino and The unit was formerly the unit, Duterte said this their respective agencies an attached unit of the Presresolves the need to provide for the initiative. idential Security Group. continuity in securing Vice Centino said the unit, “I am confident that Presidents. which was activated Friday the newly-designated act"That foresight was at the military headquar- ing VPSPG Commander demonstrated in this acti- ters, will have the sole and the rest of the Officers vation was likewise highly responsibility of securing and Enlisted Personnel enlaudable — that it may the Vice President. Tapped trusted to ensure the safety, be expected to solve the to head the unit is Lt. Col. security, and welfare of challenges if, in future Rene Giroy. the Vice President and her elections, the vice presi“The AFP saw it fitting family shall perform their dent and the president face to provide the Office of the responsibilities to the best the misfortune of having Vice President a dedicated of their abilities,” Centino strained relations," she said unit that shall ensure the added.
5 rebs surrender FIVE members of the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to the 88th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Namnam, San Fernando Bukidnon on Thursday. Lt. Col. Christian James Vingno, battalion commander, said those who gave themselves up were identified by those who surrendered ahead of them as former members of the to Guerilla Front Malayag,
Sub-Regional Command 2, North Central Mindanao Regional Committee. They brought with them five high-powered firearms. The former rebels have undergone debriefing and documentation that will allow authorities to facilitate the granting of their benefits under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program. By Rhoda Grace B. Saron
Used oil from residents needed as input for plant THE City Environment and Natural Resources (CENRO) has urged barangay authorities to collect used cooking oil from the residents as this is the main raw material in producing biodiesel in the city government-run oil refinery. Orly Limpangog, CENRO Information Education Campaign Unit spokesperson, said that the city government started collecting used cooking oil from the residents in October 2017, but this was
stopped because the system was unreliable. The unit then decided to secure the assistance of restaurants and other similar establishments to ensure that there is a stable supply for the processing plant. “Among gina-awhag ang atong mga residente sa Dabaw na kanang inyohang mga used cooking oil ayaw intawon ninyo ilabay sa atong mga waterways, sa atong mga canal; tiguma na ninyo mga kaigsoonan kay adunay programa amo-
ang opisina para ana (We are urging all residents of Davao City not to dump their used cooking oil on the city’s waterways and canals; gather them because our office has a program for this),” Limpangog said. The recycling of used cooking oil into biodiesel is expected to help declog waterways as the city has experienced floods due not only to the heavy rains but because of wanton throwing of garbage including (
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DOST e-library to be available in rural areas via datacasting MANILA – The digital library Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station (STARBOOKS) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will
soon be available via datacasting. Starbooks is a standalone information source designed to reach those with limited or no access to Science and Technology information resources.
The project provides STI (Science, Technology, and Innovation)-based content in various formats to students and other constituents in geographically isolated and economically challenged schools and
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24 Davao Region MSMEs rake in over P5-M in HNFF
MAY Mae Cueva, the Manager of Steel Pro Philippines, Inc., inquires on the production capacity of Maragusan Multipurpose Cooperative for the tablea product (chocolate tablets) at the Hybrid National Food Fair and Exhibit. The company needs 500 kilograms a month. Talks with the MAMPCO management is still on-going. PR
THE 24 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Davao Region generated P5,022,008 altogether during the recently concluded Hybrid National Food Fair and Exhibit in Metro Manila. The Department of With the theme “Tara, Kain exhibitors can take advanTrade and Industry (DTI) Tayo”, it was intended to tage of. 11 brought to the five- regain the MSMEs’ market The assistance of the day event, which ran from presence and help them in agency to the participating June 1 to 5, the best food their journey towards re- MSMEs during the entire offerings from the region. covery from the onslaught undertaking led to the proAmong those featured at of the pandemic. motion of local products, the fair are the cacao tablea, DTI 11 Regional Di- the creation of market linkchocolates, banana chips, rector Maria Belenda Q. ages with institutional buyprocessed pineapple (in- Ambi said that the decision ers from Metro Manila, and cluding chili vinegar, wine, of the organizer, the DTI- the generation of sales. and jam), veggie noodles, Bureau of Domestic Trade Of the more than P5 herbal supplements, co- Promotion, to finally hold million sales, P989,297 was conut-based food items, it face-to-face is a welcome in cash, while booked sales beverages, condiments, and development because of totaled P527,265. In the various snack food choices. the opportunities that the ( / 24 DAVAO / 10)
BIR to be integrated in SEC digital payment tool BUSINESS registrations will be made easier and more convenient with the forthcoming update to the electronic payment tool of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which will be expanded to accept registration fee payments to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) as well. In a report to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, the SEC said its Electronic Simplified Processing of Application for Registration of Company (eSPARC) launched
in April last year presently allows online payment of SEC fees. This online payment feature will further be enhanced to facilitate one-time payment of both SEC and BIR registration fees by the 3rd quarter of 2022. SEC Commissioner Javey Paul Francisco said in his report during a recent Department of Finance (DOF) Executive Committee (Execom) meeting that from January 1 to May 15 of this year, the Commission has
Shopee expands Mindanao presence AS PART of its continuous efforts to bring a fun and seamless online shopping experience to more Filipinos across the country, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, expands its serviceable areas through the establishment of new Shopee Xpress hubs across Mindanao. Through these new hubs in Davao City, Davao Del Sur, Davao Del Norte, and other areas, local sellers are provided with greater opportunities to expand their business through e-commerce and compete at a national level. For Davao to Davao purchases, both shoppers and sellers can now enjoy shorter delivery times. Shopee also partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to hold its first Shopee University Roadshow in Davao City. The masterclass educated Davao-based sellers on how to grow their businesses with ecommerce and onboarded new sellers to improve the overall online selling experience for
Filipinos. Shopee also held another live seller engagement event in Davao City, Shopee Kumustahan, wherein representatives from the platform held roundtable discussions with local Shopee sellers to know more about their experience and get insights on what can help drive their business forward. “Here at Shopee, we are always driven by our objective to make e-commerce accessible to everyone. Through the Mindanao hub expansions and conducting educational workshops, our goal is to equip local sellers and business owners with the necessary knowledge and tools to make the most out of their e-commerce journey with Shopee,” shared Martin Yu, director at Shopee Philippines. If you want to grow your business online and enjoy the numerous benefits of ecommerce, start your online selling journey with Shopee today. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
already processed 25,685 online applications for business registrations. This brings the total number of applications processed through eSPARC to 69,350 since the digital tool was first launched in the second quarter of 2021. Dominguez earlier directed the SEC and other DOF-attached agencies to fast-track their respective digitalization programs to ensure the continued delivery of services to the public during
the pandemic and to prepare them for the transition to the new economy. Earlier, SEC Chairman Emilio Aquino said the fastest time recorded for processing an eSPARC application after the payment of the registration fee has been made was 1 minute, 14 seconds, while the longest time was 2 hours and 37 minutes. The One-day Submission and E-registration of Companies (OneSEC) is a subsystem
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Abreeza kicks off sale with mall show BIG things are coming to Ayala Malls Abreeza as it brings back the pre-pandemic mall traditions that have become part of shoppers’ lifestyles. Infusing that old excitement into the Abreeza experience are a massive mall-wide sale and Abreeza’s first celebrity mall show since the pandemic began. Kicking off on June 24 is The Big Sale, a monthlong sale that will transform Abreeza into discount heaven as stores of all types
take part. From fashion to beauty, gadgets to sports, stores will be slashing off up to 70% on great picks during the sale. The Big Sale runs until July 24. Another mall attraction that Abreeza customers have been missing since the pandemic is the chance to watch their favorite celebrities live. Abreeza finally brings back this eagerly awaited tradition with the Kapuso Mall Show on June 26, 4 p.m. ( / ABREEZA / 10)
Globe pioneers use of next-generation antennas SCORING another world first, Globe has completed the deployment of a new series of antennas that efficiently enables the acceleration of 4G and the evolution of 5G technology– a step that seeks to boost the company’s 4G
and 5G network and ensure energy efficiency. The latest solution will be crucial for a pervasive 4G/5G experience, given Globe’s accelerated 4G/5G rollouts. The antenna adopts enhanced multi-array mod-
ules, ultra-high integration architecture, and full-band technology. Its ultra-resolution beam technology provides high-precision beamforming for higher Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) performance and a 15% increase in network capacity. MIMO uses multiple transmitters and receivers for simultaneous data transfer. The powerful configuration also allows simplified deployment in one antenna, with greater efficiency at 30%, a first in the industry. Since the antenna is smaller than the traditional design, it makes installation easier and faster even on cell sites with limited space. But the technology is not only about producing lighter and smaller antenna “boxes.” The integrated products combine different frequency bands and accommodate different generations of cellular tech-
nologies, including 5G. The technology also minimizes feed loss and improves energy efficiency by 10%~15%. This means that Globe can maximize energy efficiencies and lower electricity utilization through antenna development and power consumption innovation. "4G/5G deployment is accelerating and usage is continuously growing. The antenna is important for a network to have greater capacity, accelerate site deployment, have broader and deeper coverage, and achieve a low carbon footprint,” said Joel Agustin, senior vice president and head of Network Planning and Engineering at Globe’s Network Technical Group. “Globe is innovating with its vendor partners on the latest technologies avail-
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Firm, strengthens diversity, equity, and inclusion program WHILE already making strides in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) is pushing the envelope further in creating a safe and welcoming workplace for all. In a virtual forum last week, AboitizPower announced that it was putting together a team tasked with developing more programs and policies under its DEI initiative. Among these is the establishment of resource networks for LGBT+, women at work, and “special life” team members, which include single parents and differently-abled workers. “Building a diverse and inclusive workforce does not happen overnight. It’s a long-term endeavor and shared responsibility among us at AboitizPower,” AboitizPower President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel V. Rubio said. The activity is part of the company’s #BetterTogether series launched in October last year to improve its team members’ knowledge and appreciation of sustainability concepts. This time, the forum focused on “leading a diverse and inclusive workforce” in line with the celebration of Pride Month. During the event, AboitizPower bared plans to develop Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that will assist team members with shared experiences in their personal or career development and create a safe space for them to put their best foot forward. While the concept is already being practiced under the company’s mentorship program, this initiative seeks to expand it from a DEI perspective. ERG may help improve working conditions for employees who may feel alienated, address company-wide challenges, and decrease the chances of suppressed frustrations within the workforce. Although AboitizPower officially introduced the DEI concept to its team members in 2019, Rubio said the company has always strived to be inclusive and has never tolerated discrimination. “We’re relatively new as far as diversity and inclusion are concerned. But I am very proud of what we have achieved as a company and this is because of the work that our team members have put in to get to where we are now,” Rubio added. AboitizPower has institutionalized DEI as a critical component in its talent management, recruitment, and employee integration governance and process as a commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Earlier this year, the company announced the inclusion of domestic partners,
IN THIS photo are (TOP, L-R) #BetterTogether hosts Jean Karl Huyatid and Jodie Rose Cadampog, and panelists Lenny Stuart, (MID, L-R) AboitizPower Assistant Vice President-Commercial Operations John Davis Mangubat, #BetterTogether keynote speaker Ian Fegalan, AboitizPower President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel V. Rubio, (BOTTOM) AboitizPower Assistant Vice President-Branding and Communications Janelle Jacinto.
whether common-law or same-sex, as beneficiaries in its HMO coverage for employees. “We’re not exactly there yet, but we are getting there. That’s why we have to put all these measures and policies in place to ensure we are heading in the right direction,” Rubio said. Learning and development professional Jay Ian Fegalan, serving as the forum’s keynote speaker, lauded AboitizPower’s DEI initiatives. He added that the company might reach the level of those in more progressive western countries in a few years. “Looking at where you are right now, it’s already impressive, especially for a company based in the Philippines, where it’s still traditionally conservative. AboitizPower can become an example to other companies,” said Fegalan, Leadership
Pillar lead in the Philippine Financial & Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP). PFIP is a collaborative, voluntary, and non-profit community of Pride/LGBT+ advocates and allies from private organizations in the Philippines. It is the leading voice and champion of LGBT+ workplace inclusion. It promotes safe spaces and inclusive opportunities for all talents regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, and characteristics. “The dream is not to be talking about these things anymore, to not be mandating policies, to not be measuring anything else. But until we reach that dream, we need to be [deliberate with our mandates, policies, and programs],” Fegalan added.
1st Dive Expo in Davao Region highlights underwater treasures DAVAO Region’s rich underwater biodiversity took center stage in its first-ever Davao Dive Expo to be launched by the Department of Tourism XI (DOT XI) and SM Lanang Premier at the latter’s The Atrium over the weekend. The three-day dive expo featured a daily forum on dive and marine protection
by respected conservation experts; an underwater photo exhibit of various dive sites in Davao Region; and pop-up booths that showcased local dive shops, dive destinations and other allied services. Among the participating exhibitors were the Carabao Dive Center, South Shore Divers, Pro Dive Davao, Pearl
Farm Beach Resort, Ocean BlueX Freediving, Glide Freediving and Spearfishing, and Kostal Dive Resort including Davao Region’s diving destinations such as the Island Garden City of Samal, Mati City, and Governor Generoso. DOT Xl Director Tanya Rabat Tan envisioned that the
staging of the dive expo will spark wider appreciation on the region’s underwater biodiversity and further promote marine wildlife protection among tourists and locals. "It is our hope that through this initiative, we can further promote our established and emerging dive sites and bring the awareness
of this tourism activity to our communities," Tan said. The event not only provided a glimpse of what’s in store for both master divers and diving enthusiasts in the region but was an opportunity for the public to get acquainted with the existing marine wildlife and environment protection and conservation
initiatives. Through the series of forum, DOT XI aims to instill responsible tourism values among locals and tourists. The first Davao Dive Expo also received the strong backing of different organizations from the private sector including Park Inn by Radisson Davao which was one of the sponsors of the event.
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PH to host Conference of Info Commissioners
PUEBLA CITY, Mexico – The Philippines will host International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC) in 2023. The ICIC Secretariat capacity of the applicant proposed agenda for ICIC made the announcement authority in organizing in- 2023 and 2024. during the closing cer- ternational events, as well The Philippine delemony of the Conference in as the proposed venue, ac- egation, led by Presidena closed-door session pre- commodation, and financ- tial Communications Opsided by the Commission- ing options,” INAI Com- erations Office (PCOO) ers of Mexico’s National missioner Adrián Alcalá Undersecretary and FOI Institute for Transparency, announced. Program Director Kristian Access to Information, and The ICIC called for ap- Ablan, accepted the conData Protection (INAI) on plications to host the 2023 ferment. Saturday. Conference last February “On behalf of the Free“The Evaluation Com- 2021 which required in- dom of Information (FOI) mittee reviewed the sub- terested parties to prepare Philippines and the Repubmitted applications, con- a comprehensive docu- lic of the Philippines, we sidered aspects ranging mentation and high-level wholeheartedly accept and from the experience and project plan outlining their take on the role of hosting
C. Visayas cops seize P105-M in illegal drugs MANILA – The police seized about PHP105 million worth of illegal drugs in separate buy-bust operations in Central Visayas over the weekend. Two high-value suspects were caught with 15 kilos of shabu worth about PHP102 million near the Osmeña Wharf in Barangay Poblacion, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on Saturday. The Philippine National Police on Sunday identified the suspects as Eric Felisilda, 46, and Neil James Vallesquina, (alias Bolantoy), 28. They reportedly came from Manila. They also yielded one sack bag, one backpack, two paper bags, one mobile phone, an identification card, and buy-bust money. In other operations on
the same day, one suspect was arrested in Bacong, Negros Oriental with 200 grams of shabu worth PHP1.3 million; two fell in Talisay City, Cebu with 150 grams of shabu valued at PHP1,020,000; and two more were nabbed in Toledo City, Cebu with 100.12 grams, estimated at PHP680,816. "I congratulate our drug enforcement operatives for another big accomplishment. This only signifies that our PNP operations will be more aggressive on illegal drugs, especially against high-value personalities and syndicates. Your PNP will not stop until the last person in the drug list is put to jail,” PNP Officerin-Charge Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao said in a statement on Sunday, referring to the Lapu-Lapu City operation. (PNA)
the ICIC 2023,” Ablan said. Ablan also thanked outgoing President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for passing Executive Order (EO) No. 2, s. 2016, and PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar for championing Filipinos’ right to access public information through the FOI Program. “We still have a long way to go but with this outgoing administration, we have laid the foundation for a transparency mechanism,” Ablan said. It can be recalled that
the EO on FOI was one of Duterte’s campaign promises after 35 years of calling for the immediate passage of the FOI law. The FOI Project Management Office of the PCOO spearheads the implementation of the FOI Program since 2016, and has made considerable efforts in pushing forward an increased access to information in the country. “I couldn’t be more excited to welcome everyone to the Philippines next year. We will do our best to give
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you a memorable, meaningful, and substantial ICIC Annual Meeting in 2023. We hope to see you all in ICIC PILIPINAS 2023!,” he said. The Philippines is the first Southeast Asian country to host the Conference, following Mexico (2005 and 2022), South Africa (2004 and 2019), United Kingdom (2017 and 2006), Chile (2015), Germany (2013 and 2003), Canada (2011), Norway (2009), and New Zealand (2007). (PR)
Solon pushes for rice subsidy MANILA – A party-list lawmaker on Saturday said the government should consider providing rice subsidy of 10 to 50 kilos for poor to middle-income households as the depreciation of the Philippine peso could lead to higher prices of goods and services and overall inflation. In a statement, Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Representative Bernadette Herrera said local fuel prices will rise further because it now takes more pesos to import foreign oil. "All the economic agencies must prepare for another surge of inflation because of the weakening of the peso. Hopefully, the weakening is only temporary like when the forex (foreign exchange) was at PHP54 to USD1.00 in September to October 2018," Herrera said. "Economic forecasts indicate we will have high inflation for many more months until the inflation pressures have subsided." Last Friday, the peso
PARTICIPATING townsfolk in their costume during the “Taong Putik Festival”, popularly known among the locals as “Pagsa-San Juan”, a festivity in honor of St. John the Baptist, at Barangay Bibiclat in Aliaga town, Nueva Ecija. By transforming themselves into mud people, participants said they are able to emulate St. John the Baptist, who appears in most Biblical tales dressed like a beggar. PNA photo
depreciated further to 54.985 against the greenback from its 54.7 close a day ago. Aside from rice subsidies, Herrera said there should be more subsidies for rice farmers, fisherfolk, livestock raisers, and vegetable growers,
especially fuel subsidies and inputs in production, processing, postharvest, warehousing, transport, and marketing. "The economic managers must act fast. They should also be ready for the impact of monsoon flooding, typhoons,
and other disasters. Inventories of rice and other relief goods must be adequate and prepositioned," she said. Herrera said upward pressure is also expected on electricity, water, and telecoms
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Government can do it, if… WITH barely four days left of his term as the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines President Rodrigo Roa Duterte bade his constituent goodbye. There is no doubt that the Davaoeno President is well-loved by the people, gauged from the reactions of many in these dying days of his administration. The social media is flooded with desperate wishes for him to remain (sana) in office if legally possible. Other than these the President’s trust ratings in the last surveys conducted on his performance remain exceptionally high compared to all the previous Presidents of the country whose ratings were at rock bottom even a year before their terms ended. Duterte did not even reach the situation where he was called a “lame duck” President. That was why almost every candidate wanted his endorsement. Yes, he had endorsees that did not make it in their bid. But just the same the ones who were lucky to get his open support, especially those aspiring for the Senate, made it. In fact all but one of the winning senators in the May 9, 2022 elections are known Duterte backers or not one of his harshest critics. Of course the outgoing President is also the most hated by his critics, most of whom belong to the main opposition group, some sectors in the religious, those who feel deprived of opportunities to make hay under the Duterte administration, and those who had the hardest time to force their ideologies on their target sectors. But what percentage are these sectors of the population compared Correspondents:
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to the total number of Filipinos? Only, they are the most indefatigable in making noise in society. They are the ones who shout the loudest hoping to get the sympathy of the rest of the Filipinos. ************************** Should lawyer Zulyka Lopez be moved by incoming Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio to Manila? Who could incoming Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte appoint to take her place as City Administrator? The City Administrator is a position of trust by the mayor himself because if the city government is to be likened to a corporation the occupant of the office is like the Chief Operating Officer (COO) who takes care of the day-to-day operation of the corporation and sees to it that
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the policies and office procedures are executed to the letter. Normally, documents covering transactions in the city that bear the approval/signature of the City Administrator are deemed in accordance with existing local government policies and regulations and legally compliant. That is why the City Administrator can either sign these documents “by authority of the mayor” or the mayor signing them without much effort at reviewing because these bear the recommending approval or rejection by the City Administrator. It is in this vein that many Davaoenos may now be in a guessing game whether Lyka will eventually leave her post and continue her work with the new Vice President, and who Baste will be appointing to take her place. Do you have any name in mind? ************************* Most of the past administrations including the outgoing one, sort of smoke-screen its failure to control the skyrocketing of the fuel prices by saying that the country could not do anything about it because it is at the mercy of the oil producer nations and other global phenomena, man-made or natural. We agree to such justification one hundred percent. Yes, we cannot do anything if the oil producing countries reduce their production and sell their black gold at exorbitant cost. They have the natural resource and they alone have the right to determine how much they sell it to other countries, especially those that do not have the oil. But certainly there is something that the government can do and it is within its power and control to do it. Isn’t it that the government can decide whether to suspend even if temporary only, the imposition of the excise tax on fuel products? Is not that the government can come up with alternative taxes to be levied on other items or services that may not necessarily disturb the overall economic situation in the country? Or better still, the government may re-impose the Oil Industry deregulation regime and establish a fund similar to Marcos Sr.’s time, the Oil Price Stabilization Fund (OPSF)? Perhaps the government can find other items or services that may be taxed in lieu of the excise tax on fuel products, one that will impact only on a particular segment of the population and the economy. Definitely, all the latter are under the government’s control. So why not make a serious consideration? Today, with just a wink of an eye of the oil industry players in cahoots with oil products retailers, price increases are implemented at will.
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Abuse in sports worldwide ATHLETES are admired, respected, and imitated by millions of fans and followers around the world and they have influence because of their willpower to succeed, overcome hardship and achieve near-impossible goals. That is the way it is for many great Philippine athletes since almost all of them come from very poor families and have unique sporting abilities. However, they have few sponsors and backers to enable them to train and develop their skills and prowess to reach their maximum ability in their chosen sport. The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is the government body that is supposed to provide the best state-of-the-art athletic training facilities, opportunities, and financing for Filipino athletes to train and develop their abilities to compete worldwide and bring home the trophies. However, research done by the Institute of Nationalist Studies shows that the PSC is seriously failing Filipino athletes. Despite the problems and lack of funding and support for the athletes, many Filipinos have succeeded. Hidilyn Diaz became the first Filipino ever to win a gold medal for the Philippines in 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics. However, the PSC is in a dark shadow over allegations of corruption. There is no Philippine national sports training center to enable the athletes to train and grow. Each has to find their own way to compete in international competitions and rely on their own abilities and the kindness of friends, with little or no encouragement, affirmation, and with minimum support of the government, if any at all. These athletes raise funds themselves, like Michael Martinez, a greatly skilled Filipino figure skater and multiple trophy winner. He was hoping to join the Winter Olympics this year and had to have a GoFundMe page and a G-cash account for donations. According to a research report by the Institute of Nationalist Studies in August 2021, Olympic boxing qualifier, Irish Magno, was so neglected and underfunded that she could not even send a few thousand pesos to her poor hungry family in the province. The Institute reported that the para-athletes, Edwin Villanueva and Adrian Asul, members of the Philippine Paralympic swimming team, revealed that they were not given government financial allowance since 2019 and had to make do with poor living conditions, gritty food, and uncomfortable accommodation during their training. No love, care, support, or highpowered vitamin or protein diet for them. The Institute report went on to say that Alex Eala, a highly qualified Filipino tennis player, denied that the PSC had given her three million pesos for training and support. She announced that she never got a single centavo for
FROM THE MAIL FR. SHAY CULLEN travel to the Grand Slam or any support. Where did the so-called three million pesos go, who got it? That indicates why few Filipinos if any, make it to the international tennis grand slams. Hidilyn Diaz, weightlifter, the first Filipino ever to win a gold medal at the Olympics, had great difficulty getting funding for her bid. When she went public requesting support, it was deemed critical of the President and she was viciously vilified online by his supporters. Her determination and courage kept her going all the way to Tokyo where she triumphed and brought honor to the Philippines, winning Gold, no great thanks to the PSC. Other nations allocate hundreds of millions of dollars to train their athletes. Corruption is the root cause of the problem in Philippine sports. Officials are in government to serve mostly themselves. The NBI was called in at one stage and discovered an official of PSC had allegedly stolen 14 million pesos over five years that should have gone to the athletes, no doubt, one of many alleged scams and corrupt dealings in the PSC. The amazing thing is that so many Filipino athletes, despite all this skullduggery by government officials, achieve so much by winning trophies and inspiring the youth and nation. Sadly, the corruption and lack of support mean few Filipinos make it to the world tournaments. Another great Filipino athlete is Meggie Ochoa, a Jiu-jitsu champion. She won a gold medal at the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation World Championships in Sweden in 2021, the first Filipino to do so. She became world champion three times and won a bronze medal at the Asian Games in 2018. Under-funded, she had to raise her own funds to get to the tournaments, with no government funds for her and she has achieved so much. More than that, she inspired this headline, "Jiu-jitsu champ Meggie Ochoa battles Philippines’ sex abuse scourge." She is a committed defender and campaigner for the rights of abused children. The sexual abuse of athletes is no secret. Children and youth, all minors, are the most vulnerable of all. In the Philippines, the average athlete in training or on a team is poor, vulnerable and under the ascendancy and control of the coach, manager, trainer or sports doctor. The youth athletes are in awe or in fear of the master who runs the training. That power of the trainer or coach leaves the door
open to child sexual abuse in the sports world of youth. Meggie Ochoa sees the extent of child sexual abuse in and outside of sports, too, and has become a child rights advocate. Child abuse is so widespread that Unicef tagged the Philippines as the world epicenter of online child sexual abuse and sex trade in 2017 and it has grown non-stop since. “It’s an awareness campaign to get people talking about the issue,” she said. Maggie holds a presentation on the issue after her demonstration bouts. American Olympic judo athlete Kayla Harrison was sexually abused by her coach and found the courage to speak out about it and hold him accountable. Research shows that the coach or trainer is the main sexual abuser of minors in sports. In swimming, it is mostly girl victims and in tennis, it is mostly boy victims, researchers found. Athletic peer group pressure also leads to the sexual abuse of minors in sports. The older athletes have a powerful influence on juniors and can groom and bring them into a dependent relationship where the abuse occurs. Sports doctors also have influence and can abuse the youth to get sexual gratification. Doctor Larry Nassar, a former USA Gymnastics doctor, is the most notorious, and when many sexually abused gymnasts made complaints to the USA Gymnastics and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, both created by US Congress to protect athletes, it was revealed both “failed to do their jobs.” They also reported the crimes to the FBI but the agents failed to investigate Nassar. He continued to abuse athletes for two more years. In the United States, one in 12 young athletes is sexually abused. That is 13 percent of all young athletes. It is likely to be similar or even worse in the Philippines and other countries. The institutional cover-up of child abuse crimes in sports and society are crimes of abuse themselves. The authorities will protect the institution, the “favored son” and high officials and ignore the victims. The BBC revealed that the UN has a huge problem of sexual abuse and harassment. Complaints and whistleblowers have been fired. Many of the abusers have immunity from prosecution being UN diplomats. Most institutions instill fear and issue threats to prevent victims from reporting abuse and when they do, the apathy and indifference among officials allow it to continue. Life for a child or youth in sports is not a fair game. Child abuse victims do not often win when they challenge injustice. Like Meggie Ochoa, we all need to be child rights advocates and give support and voice to the cries for help of abused children.
View Mindanaw-Sulu as a kolon or palayok (Speech delivered for Rudy Rodil by his wife Bebot, during the launch of the book, Transfiguring Mindanao: A Mindanao Reader, at the Ateneo de Davao University on 22 June 2022. Rudy Rodil is one of 44 authors of the book)
TRANSFIGURING MINDANAO
This Mindanao Reader is, to me, a historic testimonial of mutual acceptance among the peoples of MindanawSulu. Let me share the wisdom of Timuay Ramos, an Erumanen (Manobo) in Pikit, Cotabato. I heard him speak of this in a community meeting, said in Bisaya in 2003, and here I will express in my mixed English-Tagalog-Bisaya:
view Mindanaw-Sulu as a kolon or palayok (clay pot in English) standing on three posts, represented by the Lumad, the Bangsamoro and the Settlers. Balancing depends on mutual acceptance among the three peoples of Mindanao-Sulu. Tilting the kolon will break the region. But how? The Lumad is approximately 10 percent of
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is his father, the President. Gaspan said members of the security cluster will be deployed in strategic areas and that those prohibited during the oath-taking of Vice President-elect Sara Duterte will also be prohibited. These include wearing of jackets, carrying of backpacks and bringing of pointed objects and liquor. "Magpadayon gihapon atong mga restrictions, tong
atoang mga ginabawal. Naa'y entry points masinati pa nato dinha sa San Pedro. Naa gihapon atong paginspection sa kada tao og unsa ilang mga dala. (Our restrictions will continue. There will still be entry points in San Pedro. We will still conduct inspections over each person and what they brought),” Gaspan said. She added that the security units will also adopt the same template as the
one they used during the oath-taking of the outgoing mayor, the elder sister of the incoming mayor. “Ang concept nato sa operation ani three-tiered layer gihapon ‘no. Didto sa inner layer didto sa sulod mismo sa event kung asa pagahimuon ang oathtaking. Tapos sa middle layer aduna tay nakalatag na kapulisan and other counterparts, and sa outer layer naa ta’y mag-manage sa traffic og mag-conduct
sa checkpoints,” Gaspan said. The difference, she explained, is that the event today will not involve the setting up of barricades and that the traffic rerouting will just be implemented instead of closing the streets. Because the speech will be done publicly, Gaspan said movement of people will not be restricted, but inspection will be thorough.
the region’s population, the Bangsamoro is 20 percent and the Settlers is the dominant 70 percent. Balancing the kolon cannot be based on population. Please feel the heart, it is here where we are kapwa tao, this is here where we are equal. The key is mutual acceptance. We are panagsuon or kapatiran among the people of Mindanaw and Sulu, emerging from the AustronesianMalayo-Polynesian roots, now creating a new history. My Peace Credo: Kalinaw Mindanaw! Lumad, Muslim, Kristiyano. Magkaiba, magkaisa. Isang Diyos, isang lupain, isang adhikain. Kalinaw Mindanaw!
27 & 2022 WEDNESDAY, JUNE AUGUST 31,28, 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 MAY 2022 AND GADGETS THAT EXPIRES ON JUNE 2022 WILL BE DISPLAYED IN A PUBLIC AUCTION ON JULY 19, 2022 AT 9:00AM.
All Pawned items 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 GOLDVALUE 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 BAJADA JUNE 03, 2022 (Beside NBI Office) BABAK SAMAL JUNE 21, 2022 SAN PEDRO JUNE 10, 2022 CABAGUIO JUNE 28, 2022 TIBUNGCO JUNE 29, 2022
TEL. NOS. 321-8705 301-4019 227-6772 321-6223 222-2494
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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 27 & 28, 2022
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All pawned items at METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP that expired until the month of MAY 2022, if not redeemed or renewed on or before JULY 18, 2022, will be sold to the Public on JULY 20, 2022. Gipahibalo and tanan na ang METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired hangtod sa bulan sa MAYO 2022. Kung dili malukat sa dili pa moabot ang HULYO 18, 2022, ibaligya sa publiko karong HULYO 20, 2022. EXPIRY DATES MAY 2022
AUCTION DATES JULY 20, 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 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 GOLDVISION 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 General Lao, Toril Agton. Toril Buhangin Magallanes Tagum Saavedra, Toril Agdao
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JUNE 15, 2022 JUNE 15, 2022 JUNE 14, 2022 JUNE 07, 2022 JUNE 24, 2022 JUNE 16, 2022 JUNE 18, 2022
291-2406 291-2952 241-0223 224-3138 216-3425 291-1349 327-2348
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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
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SAN PEDRO
JUNE 16, 2022
321-2185
ILUSTRE
JUNE 01, 2022
234-4844
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encyclopedia, and video/ audio) placed in specially designed “pods” set in a user-friendly interface. On the occasion of Starbooks’ 11th year on Friday, it inked a partnership with the Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) to make the portal available in select pilot grade schools and high schools. ASTI has been using datacasting, or data broadcasting mechanisms through both digital television and Low-Earth Orbit satellites, in distributing educational resource materials in remote communities. While datacasting is not a substitute for the internet, it provides a viable means of delivering learning resource materials in far-flung areas. "The latest shift in learning, from traditional face-to-face to remote education, has highlighted the need for a reliable ICT (information and communications technology) infrastructure and system in the country. It has also revealed the widening digital divide in unserved and underserved areas, where access to the internet and information are minimal to none," ASTI Director Franz de Leon said in a statement.
ASTI will train local IT personnel from DOST regional offices, who will manage the datacasting and the Starbooks resources. The Institute will also accommodate the Starbooks’ researchers working on alternative teaching modalities to assess the effectiveness of datacasting. ASTI will provide data on the number of times the resources were watched and will help in conducting a social impact assessment. The DOST's Science Information and Technology Institute (STII), which manages Starbooks, will ensure that resources are aligned with the Department of Education's learning competencies and the most essential learning competencies stated in the agency's curriculum. In addition, STII will provide orientation and training to supervisors and teachers. Should there be technical problems, the STII shall manage the repair and troubleshooting activities. "With this partnership, we are taking another significant step to achieving our shared goal of improving the state of infrastructure, education, resilience, and overall quality of life in the country," de Leon said. (PNA)
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meantime, the exhibitors are still negotiating for the P3,540,600 worth of sales. The five leading Davao Region exhibitors in terms of sales generated are the Ayana’s Siling Kinamayo (Davao Oriental), AG Pacific Corporation (Davao del Sur), Nutrarich Nutraceutical Innovation (Davao City), Raymundo’s Homemade Products (Davao del Norte), and Malagos AgriVentures (Davao City). “It can be recalled that since the beginning of the pandemic and the declaration of National Public Health Emergency in March 2020, many of the
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regular trade promotion and marketing events have been put on hold. However, with the improvement of the health situation recently, the organizers have started to make a comeback, including the NFF,” the local trade official said. “We are glad that even with the health crisis, our MSMEs have continued to thrive and even prepared themselves for the eventual return of the trade fairs,” she added. The provincial and field offices of DTI 11, in coordination with the SME development division at the regional office, have
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cooking oil. About a 10th of the used cooking oil is also being used for compost as this helps break down biodegradable materials. Limpangog urged barangays to come up with a better system in collecting used oil as they will be compensated by providing them with the output fuel. “Magcompensate mi sa ila og fuel … Kung magpatubil sila’g twenty, muhatag mi’g twenty liters na biodiesel,” as the collected oil can be turned over to the facility, which has a compost component,
maintained their regular initiatives. At the same time, innovative programs and projects have been adopted to ensure that the necessary assistance and interventions are still being given despite the restrictions and limitations. Thus, virtual training, seminars, and trade events have been conducted incessantly amid the non-approval of inperson gatherings. Apart from the traditional fair setting, the MSMEs from the region were also part of the simultaneous virtual events on the Lazada e-commerce platform, as well as on
in Ma-a. He said several barangays - among them Hizon, Mintal, and Sasa— have already established their own used cooking oil collection system even as he urged the other to come up with their own system. Built on a P10-million funding with majority of the money from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, can produce about 100,000 liters a day, but the lack of raw materials has prevented it from maximizing its capacity. By Rhoda Grace B. Saron
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social media and other livestreaming sites. “The NFF 2022 has really become an avenue for us to showcase our MSMEs’ innovative and sustainable processed food products, wherein we were able to offer such physically to all potential buyers,” Ambi shared. The featured MSMEs in the trade fair are recipients of any of the following DTI11 initiatives: Kapatid Mentor Me (KMME), One Town, One Product (OTOP), Shared Service Facilities (SSFs), and the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). PR
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at the Activity Center – the same weekend as the launch of The Big Sale. Delighting Davaoeño fans in a star-powered afternoon are Rocco Nacino and Maxine Medina, stars of the GMA romantic comedy First Lady which is the sequel to the network’s leading 2021 program First Yaya. To thrill fans even further, Maxine will shoot a TikTok video with one lucky audience member right onstage. Admission to the Kapuso Mall Show is free. Giving shoppers more reason to join The Big Sale is Ayala Malls’ Zing app, which lets you earn points and unlock rewards when
you shop at Abreeza. Until June 30, shoppers can earn 5x Zing bonus points with a minimum purchase of P2,000 on their Mastercard, and a one-time bonus of 300 Zing points with a minimum purchase of P3,000 on their Mastercard. Download the Zing app to start gaining points, and stay tuned for more exciting promos coming in July. As Abreeza encourages shoppers to revive their mall traditions and rediscover fun, it continues to uphold minimum health standards to ensure the safety of the community and keep amazing going.
SEC (eSPAYSEC) to facilitate the payment of registration charges, penalties, and other transaction fees with the SEC online using debit and credit cards, digital wallets, and other cashless payment options. The SEC also launched the Electronic Filing and Submission System (eFAST) that
allows companies to submit the Audited Financial Statement (AFS), General Information Sheet (GIS), Sworn Statement for Foundations (SSF), General Form for Financial Statements (GFFS), Special Form for Financial Statement (SFFS), and other reportorial requirements.
which highlights the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. Globe allocated P89 billion in capital expenditures this year to roll out more 5G sites and in-building solutions, upgrade cell towers to
4G LTE, add more 4G cell sites, and lay down fiber to the homes. In the first quarter of the year, it fired up 380 new 5G sites in Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, Bulacan, Davao, Cebu, Misamis Oriental, and Ilo-ilo.
and will "ease some of the pain" from elevated inflation and high fuel prices. Arrogancia said the Department of Tourism should help promote the less famous tourist destinations where tourists’ dollars will have more impact than the more expensive but famous attractions. "Tourism places like the beaches of Quezon facing the Tayabas Bay would gain from a high exchange rate of the peso to the dollar when foreign tourists and balikbayans come,” Arrogancia said. “Tourism is experiencing a resurgence now that the country has relaxed travel restrictions and Covid (coronavirus disease) spread is low." He noted that tourism shuttle operators should also
be included in the provision of fuel subsidies, as well as more entrepreneurs in the transport sector. “The high exchange rate favoring dollar earners is good timing for tourism, BPOs (business processing outsourcing), exporters with high local content, and for the ecozones. But fuel costs of the transport sector will continue to go up because of the high price of imported oil and petroleum products," he said. "So, I am reiterating my appeal to the DOTr (Department of Transportation) to speed up and expand the Pantawid fuel subsidies which are badly needed so motor vehicle operators will be protected from high fuel prices,” he added. (PNA)
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of eSPARC. As most of the company information is pre-filed under OneSEC, the application of companies applying for registrations requires minimal encoding of data online. In March last year, the SEC also launched its Electronic System for Payments to
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able to improve customer experience through efficient 4G/5G network deployment,” he added. This latest technology is part of Globe’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 9,
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rates because of added foreign exchange adjustment costs. "Most important now is to keep food and utility prices low or stable. Rice, corn, wheat, sugar, and corn supplies must be enough to meet the consumption needs of households and production needs of animal feeds makers and livestock raisers," she said. Herrera also urged the Energy Regulatory Commission, wholesale electricity spot market, and water regulatory agencies to decide on any pending petitions and cases involving refunds and rebates. For his part, Quezon Rep.-elect Reynan Arrogancia said the weakening of the peso is a "good boost for the dollarearning tourism enterprises"
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statement. Marawi Mayor Majul Gandamra cited del Rosario’s “selfless efforts and genuine commitment to rebuild the only Islamic City in the country” during the TFBM chair’s visit on Thursday. “Rebuilding a city from the ground up after a traumatic event is not an easy task to fulfill. The shoes that Secretary del Rosario had to wear to spearhead every single detail in the city’s rehabilitation is so great that no other person could have done it the way he did it,” Gandamra said during the meeting with fellow officials. Gandamra added they are “nothing but grateful for all the help that he had extended to Marawi City and its people”. “The task that was put on his shoulders, that was very difficult, has been fulfilled with a performance that is remarkable,” the mayor said. Sultan Nasser Diso-
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the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for the gradual regularization of the targeted 200,000 contractual employees. Moreover, the agency sought to help increase the salary of minimum wage earners. Although its advocacy to grant them a P500 subsidy was not approved by Congress and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the move still led to the signing of the Salary Standardization Act. A central aspect
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mangcop Sampaco, chair of the Marawi Sultanate League, likewise expressed his appreciation for del Rosario’s efforts to prioritize religious infrastructures in the city despite their different beliefs. “Pambihirang opisyal. Kahit siya ay hindi Muslim at hindi Maranaw, gumawa sya ng paraan upang makahanap ng mga donor upang mapatayo at maipaayos ang ating mga mosque na nasira sa ground zero. Lahat ito ay dahil nais n’yang manatiling malakas ang ating pananampalataya bilang mga Muslim (A rare official. Despite not being a Muslim or a Maranaw, he went out of his way to find donors who could help in rebuilding and repairing our mosques that were destroyed at ground zero. He did all of this because he wanted our faith as Muslims to remain strong),” Sampaco said during the meeting. The Marawi Sultanate League had declared del
of NAPC's mandate is strengthening partnerships between the national government and basic sectors of the society, including formal labor, migrant workers, and those working in the informal sector. Being at the forefront of the fight against poverty, the basic sectors are the government's partners in reform and development. Allowing them to be heard is critical in crafting anti-poverty measures that genuinely respond to their needs.
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to Yakap Bayan Program. At present, 166 PWUDs have already been enrolled to the Yakap Bayan Program with the Department of Social Welfare and Development pledging P100,000 assistance for the 166 PWUDs. There are 153 remaining persons who use drugs (PWUDs) who will be enrolled to CBDRAP. The City of Mati has two remaining barangays that are considered as “drug-affected” by the authorities. Of the 26 barangays, Central and Dahican are the two remaining barangays that have not yet been declared as drug-cleared. PDEA Davao Oriental officer Eleazar Arapoc meanwhile said that the
PDEA is also doing its best, in coordination with the Mati PNP and Mati City LGU, to clear barangays Central and Dahican of illegal drugs. He admitted that considering that the two barangays are the center of commerce in the city, the demand for illegal drugs is also high since people in these two barangays have the capability to buy them. Arapoc however said that nothing is impossible with the help of everyone. He suggested to strengthen the implementation of drug-free workplace policy program in the local government as well as implementing sustainability program for drug-cleared barangays. PR
Rosario as an “adopted son”. Aslani Cabugatan, chair of the civil society organization Siyap Ko Pagtaw Operations For People Empowerment Inc., thanked del Rosario for fully supporting Republic Act 11696 or the Marawi Siege Compensation Act to benefit residents hit hard by the armed conflict. Del Rosario said rehabilitation, recovery, and reconstruction efforts will continue as TFBM targets a 90-percent completion of physical infrastructure by the end of the third quarter this year. Marawi residents will also be provided with financial aid they could use for livelihood, medical, agricultural, and food assistance. The TFBM was created under Administrative Order 3 issued by Duterte on June 28, 2017, following the declaration of the government's triumph against the terrorists. (PNA)
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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:
Indonesian firm to build 2 more landing docks for PH SURABAYA, E Java – State-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia received an order from the Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines for two landing platform docks (LPDs). The company and the Philippine government signed the sale and purchase contract in Manila on June 24. Willgo Zainar, chief marketing officer of PT PAL Indonesia, said it was the second time that PT PAL Indonesia had received the order for warships from the Philippines. "We are proud to be
able to contribute to the defense of Asean countries. We also laud the trust of the Philippines for choosing PT PAL for the second time to provide maritime defense equipment," he said. He said the company was urged to build two warships since the Philippine government was satisfied with the operation of two Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV) landing docks that had been delivered by PT PAL several years ago. "In addition to the excellent quality of the product, one of the Philippine delegates, who visited PT PAL Indonesia some time
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late PMGEN MARVIN MANUEL P. PEPINO who died intestate on June 5, 2022 at Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital, IBP Road Batasan Hills, Quezon City, Metro Manila ; That the deceased PMGEN MARVIN MANUEL P. PEPINO at the time of his death is a holder of active savings accounts with the following banks to wit: Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) Commonwealth Branch, Quezon City Account No. 00000706185844 Amount Deposited: Php _________ ; Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) West Avenue Branch, Quezon City Account No. 00000237224140 Amount Deposited: Php ________; Banco De Oro (BDO) Tandang Sora-Commonwealth Branch, Quezon City Account No. 008940083410 Amount Deposited: Php ______ ; Public Safety Savings Loan Association, Inc. (PSSLAI) G/F Kiangan Hall, Camp Crame, Quezon City Account No. 010001461 Amount Deposited: Php _________; WHEREAS, the said decedent left a real property (house and lot) covered with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-247002, containing an area of O ne Hundred Fifty (150) Square Meters more or less, situated at Blk 4 Lot 6 Sapphire St., Ph 1 Hillside Subd., Davao City. WHEREAS, the parties MARVIN REY ANDREW R. PEPINO and MANUEL REY ANDREW R. PEPINO do hereby appoint their mother, REBBIE ANNE ROFLOPEPINO as the true and legal Atty-In-Fact to act for and in their name and stead and to perform the following acts: To process, make follow-up, sign documents, receive and encash checks involving the above-mentioned four 94) Banks; To process and make follow-up in any government agencies regarding the above-described real property; and To assign, authorize and appoint any individual to help her perform the above-stated acts. That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, that the Bank Savings Accounts and the real property mentioned above has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 106; Page No. 23; Book No. 03; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public FRANCIS ANTHONY CRIS C. ALPAS of Davao City. (MT-June 24, 27 & July 4, 2022)
ago, also said that they were satisfied with the after-sales services provided by us,” he said. Zainar said the second order from the Philippine government demonstrated that the trust of the global market in the corporation’s capacity and capability in procuring defense equipment had increased. "It cannot be separated from the role of the Indonesian government that has trusted and supported us. It is also an attempt of PT PAL as part of (the state-run defense industry holding) Defend ID to rank among the top 50 global defense
industries," he noted. In addition, the enterprise is recognized to have an excellent welding technology, as proven by the Zero-Defect predicate received for the development of the joint section of the Indonesian navy’s submarine KRI Alugoro-405. Meanwhile, the landing docks currently ordered by the Philippine government will be built in Surabaya. The ships are planned to have a length of 123 meters (m) and a height of 21 m, weighing 7,200 tons, and with a cruising endurance of 30 days. (Antara)
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)
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Marawi rehab to continue even after PRRD’s term MANILA – The Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) has finished its final inspection and will turn over all documents to the next administration before the end of President Rodrigo Duterte’s term on June 30. Housing Secretary organizations, local busi- beliefs and cultures, we Eduardo del Rosario, the ness sector, and local lead- became united because of TFBM chair, thanked the ers for inspiring him “to do our common objective to local government unit and his job”. revive this war-torn city. its officials, civil society “Despite our differing We have all done our share
Mati spends P5-M for rehab of PWUDs THE City of Mati LGU has spent roughly P5 million for the rehabilitation of persons who use drugs (PWUDs) since 2019 during the first term of Mayor Michelle Nakpil Rabat. This was the estimate made by Mati City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) focal person Jose Moring during last week’s 2nd quarterly meeting of CADAC along with the City Peace and Order Council.
In his report, Moring said that since 2016 to present, 458 drug pushers have been apprehended. Of this, 177 have been admitted to Balay Silangan rehabilitation center with the City of Mati LGU paying for their rehabilitation since 2019 to present amounting to P5.5 million. Based on the CADAC data, there are 814 drug users that graduated from CBDRAP and will be enrolled ( / MATI / 11)
in this project. Talagang nagpursigi tayo (We really persevered),” del Rosario said in his weekly update on Saturday. Del Rosario urged stakeholders to “never again allow” terrorism in
the city that was devastated by the 2017 siege between government forces and the Maute terrorist group. “Kung mahal natin ang Marawi City at nais natin itong umasenso pa, kailangang magkaisa tayo
laban sa mga nagbabanta sa ating kapayapaan (If we love Marawi City and we want it to keep developing, we must unite against those who are threatening our peace),” he said in a ( / MARAWI / 11)
NAPC enables supportive economic environment for the labor sector, say THE National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) helps push for better benefits and working conditions for the labor sector in support of the government’s economic plans. Through the economic dimension of its multidimensional poverty approach, NAPC enables asset reform and access to economic opportunities for disadvantaged members of society, such as the mini-
mum wage earners. “We want to contribute towards a healthy and resilient Philippines by initiating and supporting various reforms that could uplift the lives of Filipinos, especially those belonging to the marginalized sectors,” said NAPC Secretary Noel K. Felongco. The move is in line with the government’s thrust of ensuring a sound macroeconomic policy
and promoting competition. This would hasten the country’s recovery from the downturn caused by the pandemic toward a healthy and resilient Philippines under the new and better normal. NAPC focuses on reforms that address the existing inequities in the ownership, distribution, management, and control over natural and man-made resources from which peo-
ple earn a living or increase the fruits of their labor. For instance, NAPC championed the prohibition of contractualization to protect workers' labor rights. It involved labor groups Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) and the NAGKAISA Labor Coalition, among others, in crafting the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with ( / NAPC / 11)