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New administration MANILA – Newly-installed President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. promised on Thursday to transform the Philippines into an "agile and resilient" nation under his leadership. In his inaugural ad- Filipinos a better life in a and quicker the prospect dress delivered at the "safer" and "more prosper- of achieving our future. National Museum of the ous" country. These are troubling times. Philippines, Marcos said "That is how agile What is happening to othhe would act in haste and and resilient Republics ers can happen to us, but avoid delays in making are made," he said. "The it will not. We see what's decisions, in a bid to give sooner we start, the surer happening."
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Marcos was also elated that an overwhelming number of Filipinos has chosen him to lead the country, trusting him to bring unity and success. Sticking to his promise of unity during his watch, Marcos expressed confidence that all Filipinos
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MAYOR-elect Sebastian Duterte is joined by President Rodrigo Duterte, Vice President-elect Sara Duterte and other members of his family during his oath-taking ceremony inside the city council session hall Monday. BING
City gov’t recognized for peace, dev’t agenda BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON
THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) gave high scores to the city for the implementation of peace, security, and development agenda. The recognition was Regional Peace and Order for client satisfaction. among those that the na- Council secretariat head, “I-sustain lang nato ang tional agency handed to signed the recognition security posture ng city ug local government units on which cited the exemplary constant communication sa June 28 at the Grand Regal performance of the city. mga members ng security Hotel. Public Safety and Se- and safety cluster. PahugBased on performance curity Command Center tan ang border security ug evaluation, the city a 95 (PSSCC) Head Angel Sum- ang visibility ng mga unipercent compliance score agaysay thanked the DILG formed personnel sa mga for Calendar Year 2019, for the award and gave the convergence areas. Maging and 87.98 percent for Cal- city government's assur- partner sa mga stakeholders endar Year 2021. ance to continue complying ug padayon ang propagaDILG Regional Direc- with the guidelines for the tion sa culture of security,” tor Alex Roldan, also the interest of the public and Sumagaysay said.
Military bares against Reds THE 10th Infantry Division presented on Tuesday the gains that it has achieved munist armed conflict in the Davao Region during Peace, Law Enforcement and Development Support
(PLEDS) Cluster meeting held at Balunto Hall, Camp General Manuel T Yan Senior in Mawab, Davao De Oro. Major General Nolasco A. Mempin, division com( / MILITARY / 10)
THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) XI recognized on Tuesday the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) for its perforthe illegal drugs at the Grand Regal Hotel. Accepting the 2022 Regional Anti-Drug Abuse Council Performance Awards was Michael Denton Aportadera, CADAC
head as the city was recognized after the regional mance. The city received a ‘Highly Functioning’ evaluation based on the assessment of the Department of Interior and Local GovThe evaluating team was composed of representatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the Dangerous
Drugs Board (DDB), and the Philippine National Police (PNP). Ronaldo Rivera, CADAC program director, said among the criteria where the evaluation was based on included soundness of the executive order formulating and mandating the council, its functionality, innovation, and formulation and implementation of ( / … ALSO / 10)
Duterte renews call for Filipinos to support Marcos admininistration MANILA – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte renewed his call for Filipinos to support the administration of newly-sworn in President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. “Let us give all our support to the new administration. Tulungan natin sila. Tulungan natin sila (Let us help them),” he said in a
video shared by former acting presidential spokesperson and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar. Duterte enjoined the public to rally behind Marcos. In a public address on June 6, Duterte asked Filipinos to “come to terms” with the results of the May 9 polls, the next adminis-
tration would need their cooperation to ensure the country’s success. “President-elect Marcos would need the cooperation and help of everybody. We must give it to him,” Duterte said in his fourth-to-the last Talk to the People. He said the public must respect the decision of the
majority, adding that it is the essence of democracy. “Pag nagsalita na yung taongbayan kung sino yung mga leader na gusto nila, sunod tayo. Iwasan ninyo ang politika (Once the people have decided on who they want as leader, we have to follow. Avoid politicking),” he added. ( / DUTERTE / 10)
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Passion for fashion BY AMY B. CABUSAO
SUSTAINABLE fashion has become a trend these days as a way to mitigate the industry’s contribution to the worsening climate change. Vogue’s Emily Chan cites that the industry is in fact “responsible for a shocking four to 10 per cent of global greenhouse-gas emissions every year.” The concept “buy less and buy better” was recommended by Chan as this can alleviate the environmental impact of an industry “responsible for four to 10 percent of global greenhouse-gas emissions every year.” Modest Wardrobe, a boutique owned by Faye Inojales-Bitte, brings sustainable fashion to mind. Not only can the fabric survive more than 30 washes, the design of each creation knows no season or fashion trend. The selection is classic and elegant, just right for those who want to step up their wardrobe. Faye’s family has been in the garment industry for 40 years, and she herself owns a factory in Manila. “I am quite equipped in knowing the cost of the clothes just by looking at the kind of fabric that was used,” Faye said. She joined the family business in 2016 and started her own garment factory on the same year. She took courses in Fashion Design and Fashion Styling at SoFA Design Institute in Makati. “With my combined background in the garment industry and passion for fashion, I decided to put up Modest Wardrobe here in Davao, not only because we have a huge population of Muslims here, but also because Davao is my hometown,” she said. “What initially led me to opening Modest Wardrobe was my conversion to Islam. As a Muslim revert, I knew I must embrace the Muslim tradition of following the Islamic clothing for women. The Quran and Prophet Muhammad calls for modesty,” Faye added. parel found here either had the same style and design or the fabric was not in the best quality, yet unreasonably priced. She also heard embarrassing stories from her relatives and special events.
“I don’t know if it’s just me, but I know most of us would not want to get caught wearShe caters to women of all ages and faith, workers and those who prefer wearing long dresses or lean more toward a conservative attire. “I would describe our style as modest, with a modern twist. Our range of Islamic attire does not only promote elegance in style, but also excellence in quality and affordability. Here at Modest Wardrobe, our aim is to offer our customers a unique clothing line that never goes out of style. To maintain the uniqueness of each piece, we will only be releasing one or
two of each design.” You don’t have to worry about bumping into someone dressed the same way. Faye enthused that “if the item is already sold out, then there will be no more restocking. This, I believe, will help maintain the integrity and exclusivity of each design. Putting a limitation to the number of items will entice our target So how does she imagine fashion for her market in the next three years? Faye said that with the introduction of contemporary Muslim attire here in the Philippines they will become more acquainted with the latest fashion trends and will no longer settle for what›s available in most stores. (
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NAPC addresses inequality, poverty to achieve UNSDGs MANY people are placed in disadvantageous situations due to economic status, gender, religion, and race, among other reasons. Thus, reducing inequal- in various conferences that multidimensional poverty and ity and uplifting the lives of served as a venue for ASEAN vulnerability indices as the Filipinos so no one is left Member States to share prac- baseline for social protection behind have become part of tices and innovations on Rural monitoring. the country’s commitment to Development and Poverty “We are working hard achieving the United Nations Eradication (RDPE) in their to achieve the country’s Sustainable Development respective countries. Further, commitment to the UNSDGs Goals (SDGs). it served as a platform for by actively participating in SDGs are the basis of the Philippines to advance international conferences many international institutions its agenda on RDPE at the and activities that promote to address global challenges regional level. human development and and achieve progress in their The NAPC is also part of poverty reduction. We want respective regions. The Philip- the local implementation of to create opportunities for pines, alongside other ASEAN an ASEAN-funded research and build capacities of the countries, adopted SDGs as project meant to guide policy- basic sectors so they can one of the pillars to combat makers and decision-makers become more productive poverty and has incorporated of ASEAN Member States members of society,” said these goals in the Philippine in creating their respective NAPC Secretary and Lead Development Plan (PDP) policies and programs to at- Convenor Atty. Noel K. 2017-2022. tain food security and address Felongco. As an institution mandat- price spikes. NAPC exercises overed to combat poverty, the NaIt participated in the sight functions in incorporattional Anti-Poverty Commis- ASEAN regional program ing anti-poverty strategies and sion (NAPC) has decided to for capacity development to programs in national, regional, partner not only with various enhance the accountability sub-regional, and local devellocal, national government of local government units in opment plans. It is mandated and non-government agencies delivering social protection to institutionalize basic sector but also with international through community-driven participation in formulating, institutions to craft poverty development. planning, implementing, and reduction strategies to meet Likewise, the agency monitoring anti-poverty polithe SDGs. joined the conceptualization cies, strategies, and programs. The move has resulted and development of ASEAN’s PR
MG launches new song THE Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) - MG Philippines – MG Philippines enters the second half of 2022 on a high note with the launch of a new, original song entitled “Coming Home.” The brand’s soundtrack is an electro-pop single that is upbeat and energetic, featuring a driving rap verse that invites listeners to visualize celebrations, family get-togethers, road trips, and the Filipino’s penchant for coming together and being one in a festive setting. “MG Philippines brings people together, and the song ‘Coming Home’ stems from this concept of being together. Filipino families are tight knit. Despite oftentimes dealing with physical distance between family members due to work obligations and other endeavors, ‘family’ and ‘coming home’ are regarded with the highest importance,” says Atty. Alberto B. Arcilla, President and CEO of MG Philippines. “MG Philippines’ first original song, ‘Coming Home,’ is dedicated to Filipinos here and all over the world. It is our hope that this uplifting tune becomes the soundtrack that fosters the joy of driving and togetherness.” “Coming Home” also alludes to MG Philippines’ brand promise of offering
modern, safe and attainable mobility options for Filipinos all over the country, and a reliable partner on their journeys back to their loved ones. Since its launch in 2018, MG Philippines has regarded music as one of its brand pillars and a tool to establish a connection with Filipinos given our inherent love for music. This is best demonstrated by the brand’s numerous MG Live! free concerts in key areas around the Philippines, which featured and celebrated some of the country’s top OPM acts. MG Philippines rekindles the brand’s organic association with music, while introducing a song that embodies Filipino family values. “Coming Home” by MG Philippines is now streaming on Spotify and YouTube Music, and can also be found in the music libraries of TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also catch “Coming Home” on your favorite FM radio sta-
tions, as the song likewise continues to be broadcasted over radio airwaves. Scan this QR code and go directly to MG Philippines’ official Spotify account, where you may listen to “Coming Home” easily from your mobile device. The MG badge is synonymous with freedom, dynamism, innovation, individuality, and attainability. It represents a new wave of vehicles that allows discerning drivers and passengers to enjoy a distinctive automotive experience at very competitive price points. MG is a traditional UK brand established in 1924. It is an icon of British automotive history with a long-respected sporting heritage. Today, MG is a truly backing of SAIC Motor: one of the world’s largest auto manufacturers and exporters, and a high-ranking Fortune 500 company.
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The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) XI recognizes SM Supermalls for having best practices in pursuing solid waste management programs. In the photo from left to right: EMB XI Regional Director Mario N. Bulacan, EMB Director William P. Cuñado, SM Supermalls Regional Operations Manager Jonathan Nick D. Santos, and Environment Assistant Secretary Ruth M. Tawantawan. Photo from SM City Davao
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WITH rising costs of fuel, electricity, and other household essential products affecting Filipino families, SKY Fiber offers new deals on their Super Speed Plans to provide unlimited broadband plans with a balance on monthly fees that won’t eat up a chunk of their household budget. “We understand the chal-
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Modest Wardrobe opened its doors on June 23, 2022 graced by Deputy Mayor Randy Usman, of the Muslim Affairs, Sheikh Muslimin Amiril Rowell Divina and Board member Nelson Dayanghirang Jr. - Province of Davao Oriental Invited guests were: Hadj. Farida Y. Bitte owner of the building, Niza Hayo, Leah Pinili, Karren Joy Dasoc, Bernadeth Junsay, Cynthia Junsay, Zahra Habibtash, Alysa Digadong, Davidson Idlana, Aisha Yap, Fatima Bitte and Shaira Bitte, Ali Bitte. The Modest wardrobe is located at: Timeless Treasure Building, Brgy. 32-D corner jacinto boulevard. Davao City. It is open daily at 10:30am to 7:30pm. Another concept in sustainable fashion is - “buying better can also mean supporting designers who are
promoting sustainable practices” - and Faye is someone to watch in the city’s fashion scene. Credits for shop launch: Event stylist : Christine Kaindoy Weddings and Events Photography: Diko Project Photo and Fifth Hour Studio Signage: TBR Concepts Signworks Mua : Mj Mac & Rodni Noel Varquez Hair: Daryl John Sayago & Biboy Mondido Credits for clothes: Photo by : Fifth Hour Studio MUA : House of Beauty by Rodni Varquez Hair : Philip Mondido Model: Faye Inojales
lenges of Filipinos when it comes to affordability, so we have created plans that are really ‘swak’ for their needs when it comes to seamless connection and affordable prices,” said SKY Fiber senior marketing manager Angel Cordero on ABS-CBN News Channel's Dateline Philippines. Cordero said subscribers have been experiencing challenges that generally stem from the cost of having an internet connection at home their everyday needs, which SKY Fiber is addressing with its new Super Speed Plans. As we enter the second half of the year, SKY Fiber’s free speed boost promo offered on select plans until October 31 has been further improved for a faster online experience without additional fees. The SKY Fiber 50Mbps Plan (P1,699 per month), for example, now allows subscribers to experience up to 85Mbps speed for free until the end of October. Hassle-free online applications are also possible with SKY Fiber via the website or
KYLA, their 24/7 virtual assistant available on the website, Viber, and Messenger. Those that will apply online for a SKY Fiber 50Mbps Plan or higher until July 23 will be treated up to P400 Jollibee e-GCs. As more Filipinos are adapting digitally, SKY Fiber enhances customers’ online experience by bundling one or two WiFi Mesh for free, depending on the chosen plan. A WiFi Mesh provides proper WiFi signal distribution around the house, eliminating the need for higher speeds that would incur more cost. SKY Fiber Unli Broadband + HD Cable TV Plans are available so that families for both subscription plans with SKY. These plans also come with a SKY Evo digibox to conveniently access Google Play Store apps and content streaming services like HBO GO, Viu, and iWantTFC. SKY Fiber is available in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Baguio, Cebu, Dumaguete, Bacolod, Iloilo, Davao, GenSan, and Zamboanga.
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SOCIAL Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino announced on Monday that two new in July to help ensure the social security protection of the informal economy The planned payment schedule for a longer payment window for them,
showed that there is a misconception among those in the informal economy and last-mile communities that SSS employed. Also, some of the challenges
and loans. we are looking to implement a more -
those in the informal economy. curity institutions such as the SSS to layer of protection against the hazards
persons in the informal economy. We recognize the unique situation of our informal economy workers and we are coming up with the appropriate payment program to make SSS more
death, and other contingencies resulting in loss of income. We hope that through to those in the informal economy, gig
Regino said. wherein the SSS may enter into a partnership arrangement with potential contri-
Regino said. More information on these two www. and other SSS social media channels.
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On the Government’s Build, Build, Build Program MATALAM, North Cotabato (MindaNews) – If there was anything most people would like to continue from the PRRD administration it was the Build, Build, Build Program. And it is a good thing that PBBM (President Bongbong Marcos Jr.) included this as one of his priorities. When he was yet a presidential aspirant, Marcos Jr. vowed that he would prioritize the development of a digital infrastructure alongside continuing the “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure program. As a matter of fact, a professor from a distinguished state university suggested that the build, build, build program under the Marcos administration should focus on the poor communities. This is laudable as every poverty-focused program sounds enthralling. But the “how” of it is more complex than one might think. This is not a simple case of building infrastructures in the poor communities but rather a matter of contextualization and rationalization. By contextualization we mean where the project generates more jobs and create more wealth so that it will give maximum return on investment in terms of the sociorationalization we mean where public investment would the costs. If the suggestion was simply to build infrastructures per se in areas where the poor people live, then I would beg to disagree. That is not the way to do it. Let it be on record though that I am not anti-poor nor do I want
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the poor communities to be left out in the development process. The point is let infrastructures stand where they are most needed because they generate more employment opportunities and create more wealth. This is the strategic approach to development. Strategic importance in terms of pump-priming the economy should be given primordial consideration especially in a post-COVID scenario where economic recovery and health considerations are the bases for public investments at this point in time. For example, a communication and digital infrastructure may not be built in the poor communities because it is the big companies (both public and private) and government institutions that need them more than the poor people and ordinary citizens. When these companies are able to run their businesses well as a result of such government intervention it would follow that more jobs will be generated and more wealth shall be created. When the economy becomes robust this is and made to radiate to the countryside where the vast majority of the poor lives.
Again this is not anti-poor nor anti-people. Let’s face it. The government can only help the poor if it generates more income from business taxes. This has been the same logic why concrete roads should essentially start from the core urban centers to the periphery. Even rich countries did not start building concrete roads from the countryside to the urban centers. With more reasons, the Philippines being at the bottom of the developing countries, should adhere to this kind of development principles. In a post-pandemic scenario where economic recovery becomes the primary concern the name of the game is prioritization and strategizing given the fact that we are not a rich country which can engage anything that comes to mind. The notion is that government can only feed the poor when there is food in its hands. One might say this
else because that is what they need for a start. I agree that the Build, Build, Build Program may need refocusing but infrastructures should stand where they are most needed given some critical considerations to expedite economic recovery. (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. Maugan P. Mosaid holds a doctorate degree in rural development. He is a freelance writer, planning consultant, and teaches Statistics and Methods of Research in the graduate school. He can be contacted at mauganmosaid6@gmail.com.)
Claiming the past, guarding the present, envisioning the future MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews) — Two ancestral domains in Barangay Dalwangan, Malaybalay City — BukidnonDaraghuyan and Bukidnon-Baleteon — not only lie adjacent to each other. Like many other Lumads or indigenous peoples of Mindanao, their inhabitants share similar histories of dispossession and neglect. Yet, by drawing strength from their culture they have managed to assert their primordial rights to the land of their ancestors. Daraghuyan came from the word “daraghuy,” or the wailing of a spirit while telling the agonies of life on earth. Legend says the spirit became a baylan (shaman), a human being. Baleteon got its name from balete, a tree that thrived in the area. Believing them to be havens of different spirits, the early inhabitants performed rituals before the gigantic trees and concocted medicines from their bark. But the trees had disappeared due to wanton cutting. Cattle over people Decades ago, the Bukidnon-Daraghuyan tribe used to settle in sitio Sanggaya, Dalwangan. But a rancher who had connections in government claimed the area as his own, and demolished the huts of the hapless Lumads, forcing the latter to move deeper into their territory, in sitio Inhandig. As Bae Inatlawan, their shaman-leader, recounted, “With tears in our eyes, we packed our things and left. We were wondering why cattle had become more important than people.” In Inhandig, which lies at the foot of Mount Kitanglad Range Natural Park, the tribe tried to live off the land that forms part of the protected area. They later came in contact with the park management as well as with the Kitanglad Integrated NGOs (KIN). They became part of the “social fence,” that is, as community-based forest protection volunteers in exchange for socioeconomic assistance facilitated by KIN under a project funded by the Global Environment Facility. The partnership between the tribe and KIN went beyond the term of the project, which ended in 2002. Three years after, (CADT) application with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP). KIN assisted by sourcing funds for the costly application process which entailed tracing the claimants’ genealogy, documenting history and cultural practices, boundary survey and delineation, several meetings and consultations with various stakeholders, among others. Concurrent with the processing of their claim, the tribe started drawing up their Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and Protection Plan (ADSDPP), albeit in broad strokes yet. For people to whom the concept of technical planning was rather alien, the eagerness as shown in their long wish list was to be expected. It was a beautifully rough roadmap of where they wanted to go. And, it wasn’t just the elders. The children and youth
SOMEONE ELSE’S WINDOW H. MARCOS C. MORDENO chimed in with their own inputs too. In one such planning session where Bae Inatlawan asked what vegetables they would like to plant, all of them responded that it seemed like listening to the classic “Bahay Kubo”. All that may sound simplistic, but it revealed that foremost in their minds is survival, food security to be exact. They also saw the need to educate themselves “aron dili na mabentahaan” (to avoid being taken advantage of). However, most households could only send their children to elementary. Going to high school and college means more expenses (transportation, board and lodging, etc.). An opportunity came after KIN staffer Grace Ganache and Dutch volunteer Emma van Opstal initiated a fundraising for educational assistance. At least 30 students availed of manage to reach college and obtain degrees. Nonetheless, the plan for children and youth to get formal education remains in the plan along with the desire to impart indigenous knowledge and practices through a learning system suited to their cultural values. In addition, the tribe has embarked on enterprise-level activities such as coffee production and processing with help from government agencies. They have also obtained P20 million from the National Housing Authority for a 100-unit housing program in Olanguhon village, where their World Bank-funded heritage center stands. Construction, however, is yet to start more than a year after NHA released the budget to the Malaybalay City local government. Forced to leave Like their neighbors in Daraghuyan, the claimants of Baleteon had also experienced being displaced from their ancestral territory. The Department of Agriculture-Region 10 had insisted that the area belonged to the Malaybalay Stock Farm by virtue of Proclamation 637 issued on November 23, 1933. In 1954, the DA fenced the area and let loose several cattle, destroying the crops planted by the inhabitants. Then in 2005, all dwellings in Baleteon were demolished after the Regional Trial Court in Malaybalay granted DA’s request to eject the claimants. But the NCIP debunked DA’s claim and upheld the CADT application, citing historical accounts, the claimants’ “intimate relation to the land” and time-immemorial possession of it, and tions, and maps.
“The claimants and their ancestors may have been displaced from their ancestral domain as a consequence of this government program/project, but it does not and cannot disqualify them from acquiring formal recognition of their right over their ancestral domain. They did not leave their domain but were forced to leave therefrom. IPRA expressly includes within its ambit the ICCs/IPs who have been displaced from their domain as in the case at bar,” then NCIP regional director Tommie Labaon said in his executive report to the Commission En Banc dated October 7, 2008 recommending for the approval of the claim, which was approved in the same year. (IPRA is the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act or Republic Act 8371. The initial ICCs/IPs means Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples.) Baleteon claimants drafted their ADSDPP in 2014 with guidance from the NCIP. In 2021, they asked KIN to assist them in enhancing the document, the same thing the NGO did with the ADSDPP of Daraghuyan. However, unlike Daraghuyan (4,203 hectares) where around 70 percent of their ancestral domain covers the natural park, hence the need for its inhabitants to include forest protection in their plan, Baleteon (466 hectares) is not deemed ADSDPP the tribe allotted portions of the area to restoration, riverbank protection, and waste management activities. Size doesn’t matter During their respective planning workshops held recently the Daraghuyan and Baleteon members learned experiencebased ideas on how to maximize a small area for farming. Leonardo Gil Lumarda, owner of Umanika Eco-Cultural Farm in Malaybalay where the workshops were held, shared how he has managed to turn his 8,000-square meter farm into a methods, honey production using native bees, and processing his produce for more income. Mr. Lumarda, also known as Datu Makadingding, concluded his sharing with a challenge: “My farm is less than one hectare. You have hundreds of hectares of land, so there’s no reason for you not to prosper.” His staffers gave the participants a tour of the farm for them to get a concrete picture of how things are being done there. The lessons learned at Umanika as well as the previous consultations and workshops made both groups realize that their plans remain a work in progress. Like a piece of sculpted wood, their true form will gradually emerge with each strike of the anvil on the chisel. (H. Marcos C. Mordeno/MindaNews) (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. The writer facilitated the planning workshops of the Daraghuyan and Baleteon members. H. Marcos C. Mordeno can be reached at hmcmordeno@gmail.com.)
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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 MAY 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 APRIL 2022, ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa na nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.
EXPIRY DATES MAY 2022
AUCTION DATES JULY 07, 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%
(Fronting Queen Bank) Tel. No. (082) 222-1561 ; (082) 321-0128 Email: goldstandardpawnshopdavao@gmail.com
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 JANUARY 16, 2022 TO FEBRUARY 15, 2022. If not redeemed or renewed on or before JULY 15, 2022 will be sold to the Public Auction on JULY 18, 2022 at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
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 JANUARY 16, 2022 TO FEBRUARY 15, 2022 if not redeemed or renewed on JULY 15, 2022 will be sold to the Public Auction on JULY 18, 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
JULY 01, 02, & 03, 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.
EURO CIRCLE PAWNSHOP
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.
ILUSTRE ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-7511 MATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL - TEL. NO.: 306-0665
EXPIRY DATES MAY 2022
AUCTION DATES JULY 20, 2022
SAN PEDRO ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-0521
EURO MAIN PAWNSHOP 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
AUCTION DATE
TEL. NO.
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
MAY 2022 JUNE 2022
JULY 15, 2022 JULY 14, 2022 DAVAO VAULT SP
JULY 14, 2022
Door #7Realty Bldg. beside Lakitan Mall San Pedro street, Davao City (Tel No.: 228-9322
GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP INC. / GABBY’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP INC. TEL NO.: 321-2185 / 234-4844
All Pawned items at GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP, INC. and GABBYS’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP, INC. that expired until the month of APRIL 2022, must be redeemed or renewed Two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not redeemed will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises at 9:00 A.M. Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP, INC. and GABBYS’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP, INC. maga subasata sa tanan nga nag-expired hangtod sa bulan sa ABRIL 2022, kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag. BRANCHES
AUCTION DATE
TEL. NOS.
SAN PEDRO
JUNE 16, 2022
321-2185
ILUSTRE
JUNE 01, 2022
234-4844
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Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Regional Franchising and Regulatory Libby Road, Bago Gallea, Davao City Petition for Extension of Validity of a
JULY 01, 02, & 03, 2022
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seek will benefit all and will shortchange no one. I was not the instrument of change. You were that. You made that happen," he said. "I will need your
MILITARY ... NOTICE OF HEARING Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a TH FREIGHT
Parties opposed to the granting of the petition by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire
Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary
Copy furnished:
help. I want to rely on it. But rest assured that I do not predicate success on a wide cooperation that is needed. I will get it done."
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mander and PLEDS chair, only one guerilla front has remained out of the 15 guerilla fronts and six Pulang Bagani commands at the start of the administration of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte in 2016. PLEDS is part of the Regional Task Force in Ending Local Communist CAC). The presentation also showed that since the implementation of Executive Order Number 70 in 2018, the division recorded 367 armed encounters; 1,567 -
ered, 1,614 rebels were either captured or killed or surrendered, 48 of them were leaders, and 322 barangays were cleared. This prompted the government to declare the city communist group. "From being the AFP's national priority area six heavy density of enemy presence and activity here in Region 11, we have now become a center of excellence in combating insurgency," Mempin said. By Rhoda Grace B. Saron
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plans and programs—upon which the council garnered a total score of 97.5 out of 100. Davao City’s ratio of “highly functioning barangays” or barangays that actively implement the national and local campaigns against illegal drugs for the year 2021 was evaluated to be very satisfactory, said Rivera. However, there is still
DUTERTE ...
work needed to improve the city’s score in the “Drug Clearing” criteria, which refers to the number of barangays deemed free of illegal drugs. Rivera added that the solution being eyed to address the pervasive presence of illegal drugs is the formulation of preventative programs against illicit drug use. Rivera also said that the council’s main focus
is on delivering the needs of its clients or "the over 6,000 individuals currently registered to the city’s treatment and rehabilitation programs” through various intervention and education programs. Also, it aims to provide former drug dependents with continuing care they need to be fully reintegrated back into society. By Rhoda Grace B. Saron
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In the same video, Andanar asked Duterte to share a message for his Cabinet members. “Well, I think, sa, I am a student of government. Alam mo matagal ako sa gobyerno government for a long time). I think I assembled one of the best Cabinet... Totoo. Piling chose them meticulously),” he said. Duterte, in several speech-
es, has praised his Cabinet secretaries especially former National Task Force Against Covid-19 chief implementer Jr., former Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade. Duterte ended his sixyear term welcoming Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in Malacañan Palace ahead of the latter’s inauguration as the country’s 17th president at the National Museum of the
Philippines. By tradition, the president-elect arrives at the Palace before the inauguration to pay a courtesy call on the outgoing president. The 76-year-old president before eventually departing from Palace. hometown in Davao City via commercial flight to spend more time with family as a
CTA voids P9.6-M tax assessment vs. insurance broker MANILA – The Court of Tax
(SGD) Atty. ERNEST BENZ S. DAVILA Attorney IV
ALSO ...
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tax assessment of PHP9.6 million against an insurance brokerage procedure for the assessment. In an en banc decision dated June 20 penned by Associate Justice Roman del Rosario, the sion by its Third Division voiding
income tax, value-added tax, and expanded withholding tax for the year ending in 2011 against Tektite Insurance Brokers Inc. The tax court's third division in its June 25, 2020 decision had canceled the formal letter of
had been deprived of due process and there had been no opportunity
of the Bureau of Internal Revenue
9, 2015, and Tektite received it on
In nullifying the assessment,
the latter received the Preliminary
assessment before the issuance of the FLD. The court noted that revenue
13, 2015. “The FAN/FLD was clearly issued prematurely, thereby depriving Tektite of the opportunity to be heard on the PAN, in complete violation of the due process requirement in issuing tax assessments. Needless to say, the PAN is an important part of due process. It gives both the taxpayer -
portunity to settle the case at the earliest possible time without the need for the issuance of a FAN,” the court said. The tribunal added that as part of procedural due process, the BIR must not only issue a PAN ahead of the FAN/FLD but must actually consider the taxpayer’s position on the proposed assessment in the PAN.
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Davao Ros-Ver Pawnshop, Incorporated Ilustre St., Davao City Tel # 224-1204; 222-6086
AUCTION SALE! The DAVAO ROS-VER PAWNSHOP, INC. and NEW PAG-ASA PAWNSHOP will be having its JOINT AUCTION on all unredeemed pawned items left during the month of February 2022. The said items will be sold to the public at the following VENUE AND DATE.
PHOTO shows SSS President and CEO Michael G. Regino (4th from left) and UBP President and CEO Edwin R. Bautista (3rd from left) together with other SSS and
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:
THE Social Security System (SSS) and UnionBank of the Philippines (UBP) signed a
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a grand opening salvo of the Waterfront Insular Hotel for
gowns for all body types one could choose from: ball
more special with the attendance of former resident hotel
luxurious fabrics that meet the talented designer’s intended -
Salud’s loyal matronly clients who courageously did their
invite the best events suppliers to help restart and revive
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told the excited and exuberant guests who came admirably
impressive Salud collection only at the Waterfront Insular -
Whether you have planned your wedding to be held couture wedding apparel for the blushing bride and the gorgeous beauty pageant title holders for models who
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that estate of the late LORETO LOBREZA who died intestate on December 15, 2008 at Tagum, Davao; That the deceased at the time of his death left a parcel of land situated in the Barrio of Dujali, Mun., Of Panabo, Province of Davao, covered by Transfer area of Five Thousand Three Hundred Ten (5,310) Square Meters more or less; That Pursuant to Sec. Philippines, that the above mentioned property has been has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE made and executed by and among his heirs per 2016 of the Notary Public ROLANDO C. CASAWAY of Tagum City. (MT-June 24, July 1 & 8 2022)
JULY 01, 02, & 03, 2022
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A Night of Love & Fashion @ Waterfront Insular Hotel
FORMER hotel resident manager Bryan Yves Sato Lasala delivers his welcome message
FASHION designer Renee M. Salud, Jessie Maloles, Cristina Yip, Desiree Verdadero, Patty Betita, Bryan Yves Sato Lasala
WELCOME cocktail reception by the beach front
IT was last March, 2022, when the prominent fashion designer and beauty queen maker, Renee Magtibay Salud, was making plans of holding a fashion show at the Waterfront Insular Hotel. We were then sitting as judges in the Bai Umajam Beauty Pageant held in faraway Agusan del Sur as guests of his beloved choreographer, director and event planner in Mindanao, Arnold Larrobis Alvarez. Finally, that wish was realized last June 25 when the Renee Salud Collection 2022 was presented in “Weddings at the Waterfront” at the hotel’s Garden Pavilion along with the Debut and Party Collection by Love & Styles of Cristina Yip in partnership with former beauty queen socialite,
MANILA socialites Becky Garcia, Jessie Maloles, Luis Cordova, Rye Baile
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LOVE & Styles CEO Cristina Yip with Davao models