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A SIGH of relief from a series of fuel prices down, PUJ driver Dennis Vallejo is grateful for the two consecutive weeks of fuel price rollback as he fills the tank to the brim. On Tuesday, July 19, the cost of gas dropped by P5.00 while diesel decreased by P2.00. BING GONZALES
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• Diarrhea outbreak claims its first casualty as 11-year-old boy dies, village chief says BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON
An 11-YEAR-OLD boy died following a diarrhea outbreak that affected a total of 61 individuals in 14 barangays traced to possible food contamination. At the same time, 47 "Stop sa karong adla- health center," barangay street vendors in Toril Dis- wa hantod walay advised chairwoman Lilibeth Altrict were also asked to stop magpa test sila sa ilang ag, said in an interview selling food temporarily stool ugma kung negative Tuesday afternoon. until health officials con- Dili ihatag ang result but She said they would cluded their investigation. kung positive i-keep sa conduct a food safety sem-
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inar and food handling preparation tomorrow, July 21, on the vendors together with the City health office. "Naay himuong strict compliance naay requirements kung hain gyud gikan ang source sa diarrhea,
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Gina check pud ang ice na ilang gigamit sa tapioca kung asa na factory nila ginakuha," she added. The barangay chairwoman said they are considering many factors, particularly in the food
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STREET vendors along Rasay Street Toril Proper are told to stop selling food for the meantime following the diarrhea outbreak that hit 61 individuals in several barangays in the district. The City Health Office is still conducting an investigation whether the cause came from contaminated water or food. BING GONZALES
City COVID positivity rate spikes
Community focal on cancer needed for better case mgt DAVAO DEL NORTE--Cancer medical experts of Davao Regional Medical Center based in the City of Tagum have pointed out the need for a community focal on cancer care for early detection and better case management. Guesting in the Cancer episode of Pakigsayod Serbisyo Alang sa Katawhang Pilipino, Dr. Shalimar C. Cortez, oncologist and unit
head of the Infusion Unit “Mas gwapo kung of DRMC, said that cancer gikan mismo sa ilaha, naa care should start at the nay screening na mahitabo. grassroots level. Kay kung ma screen na Giving a background nimo na ang pasyente, on cancer care components: madala sa amoa sa Canprevention, early detection, cer Center sayo pa siya, and palliative care, Dr. so matambalan dayon siya Cortez expressed hopes that ug dili mahadlok ang atong the local government units mga pasyente nga ‘ay basta can help the hospital-based cancer, mamatay nako’. medical experts on cancer (Much better if from their care, and provide interven( / COMMUNITY / 10) tions for patients.
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THE CITY reached an average daily positivity rate of 5.66 percent from July 13 to 16, 2022, with one barangay classified as high-risk and 11 others as moderate risk. Davao City logged a to- endorsed to facility as- maining MPHS being ental of 220 active COVID-19 signment, 15 are still for forced in the city to help cases as of July 16, at least triaging, ten are in private combat the COVID-19 70 more than the number hospitals, seven in tempo- transmission. of cases reported from July rary treatment and monitor"We are very particular 3 to 9. Of the 220 cases, ing facilities (TTMF), three with the MPHS. Even if a total of 128 are asymp- under the SPMC home care there are no more restrictomatic, 84 are mild, four program, two under the tions, dapat na ma-follow are moderate, and three are Davao Doctors Hospital gihapon ang MPHS (the severe. (DDH) home care program, MPHS must still be folAs of 8 a.m. on July 17, and one admitted to a hos- lowed)," she said in a rethe number of COVID-19 pital outside Davao City. cent 87.5 FM Davao City patients on approved home Dr. Michelle Schlosser, Disaster Radio (DCDR) isolation is 99, while 63 the Davao City COVID-19 program. others are admitted to the Task Force spokesperson, She said that wearing Southern Philippines Medi- said that mandatory face face masks is still strongly cal Center (SPMC). mask wearing and frequent ( / CITY / 10) Twenty cases were handwashing are the re-
Barangay caravan resumes after two years of inactivity THE Barangay Caravan program resumed its services on Monday, July 18, after more than two years of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The caravan was conducted during the 57th Araw ng Barangay of Barangay Crossing Bayabas. The relaunch was attended by Mayor Sebastian Duterte, city councilors from the 3rd District, and other public officials. Public services and city office transactions were delivered to the residents of Barangay Crossing Bayabas during the caravan.
These include health services by the City Health Office and PhilHealth, and Lingap; social welfare services from the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), the Office of the Senior Citizen (OSCA), and the Educational Benefit System Unit (EBSU); legal services provided by the City Legal Office (CLO) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI); and veterinary services from the City Veterinarian Office (CVO). Other national agencies and local public offices that mobilized their op-
erations are the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the City Civil Registrar’s Office (CCRO), the City Assessor’s Office (CASSO), the City Treasurer’s Office (CTO), the Barangay and Cultural Communities Affairs Division (BCCAD), the City Agriculturist’s Office (CAGRO), the Vice Mayor’s Office (VMO) and the City Mayor’s Office (CMO). Almost all of the services available were free
of charge, except for ones requiring national registration, such as the procurement of NBI and PSA documents. In his speech, Mayor Baste spoke about the long hiatus the service caravan took as the city grappled with the health crisis. He also warned Davaoeños not to be too complacent as Davao City adapts to the new normal. “Mao ni’ng pinakaunang caravan sukad naundang ang caravan atong pandemic. So, malipayon (
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BIFF sub-leader killed in Maguindanao clash CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – A sub-leader of the extremist Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) was killed in an encounter with government forces in Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao, the military said Tuesday. Col. Oriel Pangcog, the Army’s 601st Brigade commander, identified the fatality as Ramos Amilil, the BIFF group's leader operating in the town's peripheries. “Ramos who led the fully-armed BIFF under Muslimin Amilil of the 2nd Division of BIFF-Karialan faction died during the encounter in Barangay
Duguengen that occurred on Monday morning,” Cadiente said, quoting a report from the Army’s 33rd Infantry Battalion (IB) He said 33IB troopers were conducting military operations at the outskirts of the village when they chanced upon Ramos’ group. “A 10-minute firefight erupted, after which the BIFF members scampered towards different directions leaving behind their slain comrade,” Pangcog said, adding that no one was reported hurt on the government side. (
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HP releases 21st Annual Sustainable Impact Report MANILA, PHILIPPINES – HP published its 21st annual Sustainable Impact Report (SIR), which highlights the company’s progress across the core pillars of its Sustainable Impact strategy. It is part of HP’s commitment to sustainability and priority to provide transparency for its progressive efforts to combat climate change, advance human rights and accelerate digital equity. The 2021 HP Sustainable Impact Report shows that consumers increasingly make buying decisions based on the social responsibility of brands. In 2021 alone, HP attributed $3.5 billion in new sales to their sustainability practices, a three-fold increase over 2020. Sustainability has become a growing business imperative and more than just the right thing to do to help the planet and the people. “HP is driving some of the industry's most aggressive and comprehensive climate action goals, in our quest to become the most sustainable and just tech company by 2030. Through our Sustainable Impact strategy, we are committed to helping solve the enormous global challenges before us. We take part in the global initiative of launching products with eco-conscious designs, made from ocean-bound plastics. We will also continue these efforts to strengthen the communities we operate in while driving innovation and
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MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. discussed ways to increase local food production in the country in a closed-door meeting with the Department of Agriculture (DA) executives at the Bureau of Soils and Water Management Convention Hall in Quezon City on Monday. In a media interview, programs again based on the DA Undersecretary Kristine thrust of increasing producEvangelista said the execu- tion and making agricultural tive meeting with Marcos, commodities affordable,” who concurrently heads the she said. DA, includes “broad strokes” Evangelista said they on programs that will benefit haven’t gone to budget speciffarmers’ yield and price af- ics yet, although the Departfordability for consumers. ment of Budget and Manage“Right now, there's a very ment (DBM) was present to thorough assessment of the take note of their significant programs DA already have considerations. because we have to see which “The nitty gritty and the one of them actually worked, details of the budget were not which one has to be tweaked, discussed… It was basically and which one needs further broad strokes of the program consultation with the stake- and the direction on how many holders. So, that’s the direc- consumers or farmers we intive of our beloved President, tend to help with this kind of so he could come up with program,” she said.
She also said it had been made clear that rice importation will only be supplementary, as Marcos intends to boost local rice production. “Based on our outlook, this is even submitted before, our local production is higher, our importation will always be for augmentation and for buffer stock in the commissary. If we will increase our yield in the North, then even the buffer stock will come from local production,” she added. The DA assessment, she said, is not only limited to rice production but to all other agricultural commodities, which are now on a market price hike. “We are not concentrating on a single commodity because if we're talking
about food security, that does not involve only rice. It will involve even the livestock, the chicken, pork, eggs, and also vegetables, so we have a lot to look into... It's really a matter of what is acceptable to our stakeholders to ensure that whether this is aimed at increasing their production or putting down their cost of production,” she said. In an earlier interview with the Philippine News Agency, Evangelista mentioned their comprehensive program assessment would help them identify what needs to be modified in the entire value chain to benefit farmers, fishers, and consumers. In a separate Facebook post, Radio Television Malacañang (RTVM) said
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DIOKNO TO G20: T-bill rates up after BSP PH to be leader in climate action – Finance Secretary world's largest economies, ac- tious commitment to reduce rate increase MANILA Benjamin Diokno said President counting for around 60 percent of greenhouse gas emissions by 75 MANILA – Treasury bill (Tbills) rates rose on Monday following the surprise rate hike in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) key rates last week. The average rate of 91day T-bill inched up to 2.323 percent, the 182-day to 3.083 percent, and the 364-day’s to 3.258 percent. These were at 1.876 percent, 2.907 percent, and 2.981 percent for the three-month, six-month, and one-year papers during the auction last July 11. “Markets asked for higher rates following (the) 75 bps (basis points) off-cycle hike by BSP,” National Treasurer
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Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will continue pursuing a whole-of-nation approach to mitigating climate risks as the Philippines commits to be at the forefront of global climate action. “The Philippines is one of the countries at highest risk for climate-related disasters. We are thus determined to be a world leader in this fight against the crisis,” Diokno said at the G20 high-level breakfast discussion on climate change mitigation held last Saturday. The G20 or Group of Twenty is an intergovernmental forum that works to address global economic issues, including international financial stability, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development. It is composed of 19 countries plus the European Union, which together, comprises the
the world’s population, 80 percent of global gross domestic product (GDP), and 75 to 80 percent of international trade. Finance ministers and central bank governors from the group’s member countries discussed climate-related policy levers to enable the transition towards greener economies. The Philippines is not part of the G20 but was invited to participate as a guest nation by the government of Indonesia to share an overview of the country’s climate policy agenda. Indonesia is the current chair and president of the group. President Marcos, in his inaugural speech, identified plastic pollution and climate change as among the critical issues his administration will address. On top of this, the government previously set an ambi-
THE provincial police office of Tawi-Tawi has formed a tourist police unit to help protect tourists. Col.Ronaldo Fulo, provincial police commander, said the opening of Cotabato-Tawi-Tawi flights has drawn more visitors to the southernmost island province, which requires them to beef up security. Photo taken 18 July 2022 by FERDINAND CABRERA/MindaNews
percent by 2030 despite contributing only 0.3 percent of the total global emissions. To support the agenda of President Marcos, Diokno shared that the Department of Finance (DOF) is backing the passage of a bill that would either regulate or tax the use of single-use plastics. He said the DOF is also studying the imposition of a carbon tax in the country. He added the government had assembled a group of Filipino experts to help climate-vulnerable communities execute localized action plans. Diokno told the G20 that the government is working together with the international community, such as its ongoing partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to quicken the country’s transition from coal to clean energy. “We will deal with the impact of climate change while bringing down energy costs through developing clean and renewable energy sources, such as hydro, geothermal, wind, and solar power,” he added. The ADB has partnered with the Philippines and Indonesia in rolling out the Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM) project, which aims to accelerate the transition of countries in Southeast Asia from coal to green energy. The ETM facility was announced and launched at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in October of last year. Climate finance Diokno told the G20 that the government had made climate finance a strategic policy priority considering the country's vulnerability in climate-related disasters. “Our climate finance initiatives will promote a sustainable orchestration of grants, investments, and subsidies,” he said. Currently, the government is mobilizing climate finance through the Green Force, an interagency task force co-led by the DOF and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The task force is in charge of implementing the Philippine Sustainable Finance Roadmap (PSFR), to bridge policy and regulatory gaps in promoting sustainable investments.
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Mindanao’s biggest pet shop opens in Davao IN the early 90s Davao, Victoria Plaza (now NCCC VP Mall) was THE place to be - whether for shopping, dining, watching movies and shows by the fountain, renting out laser discs, having film photos developed, and buying pets and pet accessories. Of course, when it comes to the latter, there can only be one : PetCo. For many Dabawenyos, PetCo was a destination in itself, being the first full fledged pet shop inside Davao's first mall. Fast forward to 2022, the humble pet shop that Wilson
INTERIOR space of Mindanao's largest pet shop
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Bangayan established is now rebranded as Pet Zoofari, the "largest, grandest, and most complete pet depot" in Mindanao, located along JP Laurel Avenue. "Back then, I was doing everything from packing to pricing to doing the aquarium set up and going to the airport early in the morning to pick up the animals," said Bangayan. During the program, he passed the baton to his son, Christopher, who is now the CEO. Built using four container vans, Pet Zoofari is a 400 square meter space that houses almost everything
GENE Bangayan, Cathy Bangayan, Christopher Bangayan, Wilson Bangayan, Eduardo Bangayan and TIMES columnist Mike Dacudao
pet essential, whether they're two or four legged, furry, feathered, or finned. It also has a drive-thru and delivery services another first for Mindanao. The store officially opened to the public last Friday, July 15, with a ribbon cutting ceremony led by the father and son Bangayan along with Gene Bangayan, Cathy Bangayan, Eduardo Bangayan and Architect Mike Dakudao. The rainforest-themed with a safari
vibe pet shop is packed with racks filled with pet food, accessories, toys, clothes, cots, decors, medicine and supplements, among others. Of course, they sell all sorts of pets, from various species species of fish, birds, reptiles, cats, dogs, and even chicken. Right at the center of the store, they provided a large fenced play area where customers can interact and determine which pet cat or dog they can form a bond with.
TROPICAL fish section including a mini-pond for Japanese kois
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In six years, at least 30 books on Rodrigo Duterte as President
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews) – After it became certain that he won the Presidential race in the May 9, 2016 polls, Rodrigo Roa Duterte visited the grave of his parents at the public cemetery here and disappeared from public view for about a week to rest from the hectic campaign and to read books. Duterte’s aides were sent out Rodrigo Roa Duterte Presiden- Roa Duterte,” he said. to search for books the presump- tial Library” that Vice Mayor More than half of the 30 tive President wanted to read Melchor Quitain, Jr. proposed books are critical of Duterte, and to help him craft policies as the after he took his oath on June 27 others are written by supporters. country’s 16h President and the at the Sangguninang Panlungsod The authors come from various first Mindanawon to lead the na- session hall. fields as well. Many are from tion. Top of his reading list was on Quitain is the first non- academe, but one author claims to American rule in the Philippines. Duterte vice mayor after a succes- be a “former drug abuser/pusher.” Duterte stepped down as sion of Duterte-Duterte tandems Quitain told MindaNews President on June 30, 2022 and from 2007 to 2022. that the “Presidential Library” is back in Davao City as exSpeaking before a crowd will not be a separate building President and as he claims, a that included the three Mayor but will be housed within the City retired politician. The first thing Dutertes – Rodrigo (1988 to Library. (The new City Library he said he would do, he told the 1998; 2001 to 2010; 2013 to opened Friday, but the “Presidencrowd that attended a homecom- 2016), Sara (2010 to 2013; 2016 tial Library” has yet to be set up). ing concert on the night of his first to 2022), and the newly-elected He said he envisions the day as Citizen Digong, is to get Sebastian (2022 to 2025) – Qui- “Presidential Library” to contain some sleep. tain said the Presidential Library “books, documents, photos, vidWill he read books about aims to “honor the life’s work eos, etc..” on and of Duterte, who himself as President? and accomplishment of a great served as mayor of Davao City MindaNews has listed at leader and Dabawenyo who bat- for 22 years, OIC Vice Mayor least 30 books published between tled the odds and became the 16th for 18 months, and 1st District 2016 and 2022 on Duterte as a President of the Republic of the Representative for one term and populist leader, his bloody war Philippines.” Vice Mayor for another term. on drugs, his human rights record, The library would be a “fit“The challenge is to gather even his jokes. ting tribute so that generations all of these from both private and Most of the books were of Dabawenyos will be able to public sources,” Quitain said. published abroad but they can be research and be educated about Duterte Studies Industry ordered online and shipped to this this great city of ours and with it In December last year, Hacity and be made available on the our beloved President of the Re- waii-based professor and author shelves of the future “President public of the Philippines, Rodrigo ( / IN / 11)
New CDO mayor skips 1st COVID briefing to welcome Miss CDO bets CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews) – Newly elected Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy did not attend the scheduled Monday morning press conference that was supposed to outline his administration’s health policy for the next three years against COVID-19. City Hall officials said Uy skipped the event to be with a delegation of Miss Cagayan de Oro 2022 pageant contestants who paid him a visit to his office. Uy instead sent the City Health Officer, Dr. Rachel Dilla; the city epidemiologist, Dr. Joselito Retuya; Dr. Teodoro Yu Jr., and Dr. Ina Grace Chiu to answer questions from the media. The Facebook page of the Cagayan de Oro City Information Office (CIO) posted photos of Mayor Uy receiving the Miss Cagayan de Oro 2022 contestants in his office. Wearing a surgical mask, Uy was photographed in a group shot with the 12 candidates. He was doing a fist bump in another photo with one of them. He took off his mask to be photographed with the Miss CDO Organization chairperson Mags Cue and pageant consultant Gigi Go.
“Before we came here, we were in the city mayor’s office and there were many visitors,” Dr. Dilla told reporters. The CIO’s Facebook page posted the live press conference starting at 10:27 a.m. Monday, which lasted for an hour and 18 minutes. At exactly 1:11 p.m. on the same day, the CIO posted pictures of the mayor and the beauty pageant candidates. Part of the caption read: “This year’s batch of Miss Cagayan de Oro candidates pay a courtesy visit to Mayor Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy earlier this morning, July 18.” The press conference was the first for Uy on how to ramp up measures against COVID-19 as an uptick of new cases was reported last weekend. Yu said there were 59 active COVID-19 cases recorded last weekend, up from 36 cases recorded on Tuesday, July 12. Data showed that the city registered 18 active cases on June 29, the last day of office of former Mayor Oscar Moreno. Moreno led Cagayan de Oro during the first two crucial years of the pandemic, characterized by community lockdowns and strict public health programs.
Nearby local governments widely admired Cagayan de Oro’s response to the pandemic that newly elected Iligan City Mayor Frederick Siao hired Dr. William Bernardo to head Iligan’s city health programs. Before his move to Iligan, Bernardo was the acting City Health Officer and in-charge of Cagayan de Oro’s Universal Health Care Program. Dilla assured that the Cagayan de Oro City Health Office has enough good doctors and nurses to answer the health needs of its residents. She said they would implement a vaccination program that would inoculate the remaining residents in the city. In their July 15, 2022 vaccination report, Chiu said 581,439 residents have been inoculated, or 96.14 percent of the city’s target population of 604,953, to attain herd immunity; and 55,972 residents, or 91.90 percent were given their second dose. Chiu admitted that the vaccination program lagged behind in administering the booster shots: only 147,555 residents have so far taken their booster shots. (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews)
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O.C. CONFESSIONS I’M a self-confessed hoarder and a firm believer in the science of chaos. To me, orderliness (particularly in my room) is what I would define as organized clutter. Normal people might see my nest as messy, but if you were to ask me about anything lying about, I could give you a short history of where I acquired it, who gave it, and why it is still there in the first place. Yesterday, while digging through piles of papers, my partner asked why I still kept a rectangular piece of glass she found along with the pile. It was the base of a plaque I received for a benefit event years ago. I said that while I may have lost the plaque itself, I felt that because of the remaining base, it was still there, only invisible to all. We laughed a bit, but that moment was enough to trigger a roll down memory lane. Growing up in a large family is a continuous and unconscious struggle for acceptance, and any form of achievement was an ascendancy of sorts, especially for impressionable growing boys. In school, my younger brothers were thoroughbred medal earners. My mother (although she played fair, bless her) would prominently display all their silvers and golds in a large glass cabinet in the living room, along with my late grandpa’s war medals. It was only in grades 3 and 5 when I (very proudly then) finally contributed to that family war chest. Not for good grades, mind you, but for good behavior! Imagine First Honors and Second Honors all lined up perfectly and at the end of it, medals for Good Behavior! I still remember those uninspiring times whenever I looked at the cabinet and felt a minor pinch. Nowadays, teachers churn out senseless awards such as Best in Uniform or Best in Haircut, just so everyone gets to go up on stage
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for selfies with their parents. During our boomer time, awards for good grades were the only real deal, and nothing ever came close. Some classmates even teased me and called me the conductor for those two gold Conduct medals (the worst I was called was teacher’s pet). Later after my school years, I dwelt into sports and eventually won two trophies in tennis. However, the euphoria of these accomplishments was short-lived as I was again unceremoniously put in my place when my father displayed them, along with his twenty or more golf trophies and two hole-in-ones. So with bittersweet lessons learned, I have moved forward and fine-tuned my concept of what was really worth keeping. Now, while the things I have come to value more (and hoard) still border mainly on the trivial to the sentimental, citations and awards are finally not among them, as they’ve become superficial and fleeting. High school report cards full of Cs, my firstborn baby utensils, pieces of buttons and string, as well as other mediocre things hoarders like me perceive as treasure—they all are my keepsakes. But mind you, they have evolved to become more than just that. Hidden stories in each item could put to shame Gump’s trivia collection so that perhaps one day, I could categorize them on the PC and gloat like a miser after dinner. But alas, all things must end. It is the time for spring cleaning in my world. Some things you keep, and some things you have to let go. Like trophies of old, many are best kept safely tucked in memories as we have to allow room and space for newer things. It took me maybe all of ten seconds before I said with finality, it was time for that plaque glass base to be inherited by the garbage man.
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TO celebrate #PlasticFreeJuly, Plastic-Free Pilipinas Collaborators: EcoWaste Coalition, Greenpeace Philippines, Mother Earth Foundation, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, Health Care Without Harm together with Break Free from Plastic, Oceana Philippines International, and Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, launched on Monday, a photo exhibit and bazaar featuring art and eco-friendly stores to make plastic-free Pilipinas a reality. “Plastic Free July is being celebrated to demonstrate to people that a life free from unnecessary plastic and disposable material is still possible and to continue pushing some simple actions that can be done to reduce our personal plastic footprint. This is a reminder that the Philippines without Plastics, is within our reach only if we go zero waste,” said Aileen Lucero, National Coordinator of EcoWaste Coalition. A Photo exhibit showcasing Plastic Pollution in the Philippines from EcoWaste Coalition, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, Greenpeace Philippines, and Oceana Philippines International, highlighted the impacts of single-use disposable plastic in communities and the environment as a major source of pollution in the Philippines. These disposable plastic products come in various forms such as, but not limited to, sachet packs, bags, cutleries, cups, and PET bottles which are meant to be used only once, before being thrown away. “The event not only features reusable alternatives to single-use plastics that we can use in our everyday lives, but also provides viable solutions for corporations to reduce their plastic production. A number of micro, small, and medium enterprises are already pioneering reuse and refill models and we firmly believe that bigger companies can follow their lead on plastic free solutions,” said Marian Ledesma, Zero Waste Campaigner, Greenpeace Philippines. The zero waste bazaar also featured viable alternatives to single-use plastic from the following merchants - Candles by Ilka, The Bamboo Company, Armari Organics, and Sabon Express. Greenpeace Philippines and Oceana Philippines International also set-up their own booths at the bazaar to heighten public awareness on single-use plastic production problems and showcase eco-friendly enterprises. “Access to refillable, reusable and sustainable options in our communities is gaining ground and getting easy; aspiring entrepreneurs understand the need and are paving the way for adapting zero waste as a driving force for their businesses,” said Archie Abellar, PH Zero Waste Coordinator of Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives. “Sustainability remains our main thrust at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls and we are honored to be part of this significant advocacy to preserve and protect Mother Earth. Through our Zero Waste Lifestyle initiative, we have enjoined our employees, retail partners and communities across our properties through a comprehensive waste collection and management program with the goal of minimizing carbon footprint and supporting recycling efforts for the benefit of communities and our partner organizations,” says Graham Coates, Head of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls.
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DRAFT RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY COUNCILOR PILAR CAÑEDA BRAGA
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SYMPATHY AND SINCERE CONDOLENCES OF THE DAVAO CITY COUNCIL ON THE DEATH OF EDGE DAVAO PUBLISHER AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ANTONIO “TONY” M. AJERO AND HONORING HIS CONTRIBUTION TO DAVAO CITY’S DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, one of the pillars of Davao media, eminent publisher and editorin-chief of Edge Davao, Antonio “Tony” M. Ajero, passed away on July 17, 2022 at the age of 76, in Davao City; WHEREAS, the late Tony Ajero was considered the “Dean of Davao Media” who has built a long and impressive career in journalism covering print, television, and radio for six decades; WHEREAS, he started as a student campus journalist for Davao City High School and later for Mindanao Colleges (now University of Mindanao), where he graduated and received his high school diploma in 1955; WHEREAS, he founded the University of Mindanao Broadcasting Network (UMBN), served as station manager of DXMC and DXUM for more than a decade, and was one of the pioneering investigative reporters on radio in Davao City on Radyo Ukay; WHEREAS, he hosted a popular weekly public affairs television program, “Brainstorm,” in the late eighties and early nineties; WHEREAS, he served as an AsiaWeek correspondent since the late seventies and shepherded several community newspapers in Mindanao including Davao Sentinel, Davao Star, Mindanao Gazette, and The Oro Eye; WHEREAS, he holds the distinction of having served as the editor-in-chief of all of the major community newspapers in Davao City at various points in time — Mindanao Times, Mindanao Daily Mirror, Ang Peryodiko Dabaw, Sun.Star Davao, and Edge Davao;
WHEREAS, he published the Annual Davao Yearbook, a publication that chronicled the history and culture of Davao City; WHEREAS, he was the President of the Davao Press Club, Chairman of the Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas Davao, and Trustee for Mindanao of the Philippine Press Institute; WHEREAS, his leadership and contribution went beyond the media industry as he was also a respected socio-civic leader in the Rotary Club of East Davao, the Ambassador Club of Davao International, the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Young Men’s Christian Association, and the Davao Inventors Association; WHEREAS, throughout his life, he had stood for integrity, truth, fairness, and freedom of the press and had dedicated his life to mentoring young journalists, many of whom consider him a father figure; WHEREAS, he is recognized as one of the most influential editors and publishers in Mindanao who shape public policy and public opinion; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF DAVAO, to express, as it hereby expresses, its profound sympathy and sincere condolences on the death of Antonio “Tony” M. Ajero and honoring his significant contribution to Davao City’s development. RESOLVED, FURTHER, that a copy of this Resolution be given to the bereaved family of the late Tony Ajero. Adopted,
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The BIMP-EAGA I HAD the privilege to share about the Brunei-IndonesiaMalaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area to a hundred young researchers, academics, and professionals in the recently held 1st Regional Research Conference on recent issues and trends on July 18, via Zoom hosted by the Institute of Economy and Enterprise Studies (IEES), University of Mindanao, Davao. As one of the keynote speakers, I shared the virtual floor with Dr. Gil Dureza of the Board of Investments (BOI) and the renowned Sass Rogando Sassot of SMNI. Allow me to share some points here. It comes timely given that the senior officials of the sub-regional cooperation gather face-to-face in Manila to review the BIMPEAGA Vision 2025. I must also credit Mr. Ahmed Datukan of the International Relations Division (IRD) of MinDA for preparing the materials and providing the essential information. The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), created under the Republic Act 9996 in 2010, is mandated to coordinate, harmonize and integrate projects for inclusive Mindanao growth. MinDA also serves as the Philippine Coordinating Office (PCOBE) for the BIMP-EAGA, ensuring the active participation of Mindanao and Palawan in the sub-regional economic cooperation. To this, MinDA is the permanent agency tasked with strengthening the participation of Philippine focus areas, Mindanao and Palawan, in the BIMP-EAGA. The impetus for creating the BIMP-EAGA started when President Fidel V. Ramos presented an agenda during the high-level talks with the Head of State of Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia in 1992. The BIMP-EAGA's first senior officials' and ministers' meeting was two years later in Davao City. The officials galvanized the objective of the subregional cooperation to bolster trade growth, expansion of investments, and tourism through intra-region shipping routes, air connectivity, and power sector interconnection. The BIMP-EAGA covers the whole Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam, nine provinces of Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Malaku island, and Papua in Indonesia, Sabah, and Sarawak, and the federal territory of Labuan in Malaysia, the 27 provinces of Mindanao and the province of Palawan. As a strategic economic approach, the BIMP-EAGA is organized into economic corridors. The economic cor-
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BY ADRIAN M. TAMAYO ridors are West Borneo Economic Corridor (WBEC), the Mindanao Development Corridors (MinDC), and the Greater Sulu Sulawesi Corridor (GSSC). In addition, the BIMP-EAGA concentrates on the strategic pillars of connectivity, food basket, tourism development, environment, and socio-cultural and education. Over the years, there have been observable efforts for sustainable trade, investment, and economic linkages. These projects take reference to the geographical proximity, historical affinity, shared culture and heritage of member countries, and the mutual objective towards prosperity. The Davao-GenSan-Bitung (DGB) sea connectivity, which route has existed informally for centuries for the barter trade, is pursued to provide connectivity for Mindanao and North Sulawesi in Indonesia. The route has seen several interested operators since 2017, one of which is the Reefer Filipinas. A trial run was done on July 12, 2019, via Labuan, Malaysia, and Bitung, Indonesia, transporting sugar, construction materials, and trade samples, including halal food, desiccated coconut, and corn, but the pandemic overtook the trade activities. There is also the Davao-Manado air connectivity. On September 27, 2019, Garuda Indonesia revived the route with the flight of ATR-72 aircraft. Interests are coming from Philippine Airlines (PAL) to service the Davao-Manado route soon. Another possibility of connectivity is Davao-Manado-
Denpasar (Bali). This link is mainly aimed at encouraging people’s movement for tourism in the areas of Denpasar in Indonesia to Davao and the rest of Mindanao and the Palawan. Mindanao is expected to take a share of the Australian surfing market of Bali as Siargao tourism is returning to its thriving state after Odette. MinDA has facilitated the preparations for the service with the transport, the CIQS (customs, immigration, quarantine, and security), and other relevant arrangements for the connectivity. With Secretary Maria Belen S. Acosta’s vision of creating a more vibrant business community to recover from the pandemic, MinDA regularly hosts business-tobusiness matchings, investment, and trade missions to fill the passenger and cargo requirements of the routes and, expand the business activities spanning the whole sub-region. Adrian Tamayo is the head of the Public Relations of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA). He teaches economics at the Graduate School of the University of Mindanao and currently on a scholarship grant for a Master of Public Safety Administration (MPSA) at the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC).
JULY 20 & 2022 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31,21, 2016
All pawned items items that expired during the month All pawned that expired during theof MAY 2022, if not renewed or redeemed on or before month of MAY, 2015 if not renewed or reMAY 2022 will be sold to the public on JULY 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 a.m. at our pawnshop premises. Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang FIRST COLOR
PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired Gipahibalo na prenda ang FIRST sa bulan sa MAYO ang 2022.tanan Ang tanan ibaligya COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa 9:00 tanansa sa publiko karong HULYO 16, 2022 sa alas nga nag-expired sa bulan sa MAYO 2015. buntag.
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 MAY 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 MAYO 2022, kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.
BRANCHES AUCTION DATE BAJADA JULY 05, 2022 (Beside NBI Office) BABAK SAMAL JULY 20, 2022 SAN PEDRO JULY 12, 2022 CABAGUIO JULY 26, 2022 TIBUNGCO JULY 29, 2022
TEL. NOS. 321-8705 301-4019 227-6772 321-6223 222-2494
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
Toy Bldg., Lapu-lapu St., Agdao, Davao City
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All Pawned Items that expired during the month of 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 MAY 2022, if not renewed or redeemed on or before JULY 15, 2022 will be sold to the public on JULY 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 MAYO 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong HULYO 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 MAY 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 MAYO 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 JULY 22, 2022 JULY 19, 2022
TEL. NOS. (082) 321-1814 (082) 296-4130
PANABO’S PAWNSHOP, INC. Panabo (Main) Panabo (Branch)
JULY 29, 2022 JULY 15, 2022
(084) 628-8418 (084) 628-842
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All pawned items that expired during the Months of MAY 2022 (Regular Items) and JUNE 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 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.
(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 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 JULY 15, 2022 JULY 15, 2022 JULY 15, 2022 JULY 15, 2022 JULY 15, 2022 JULY 15, 2022 JULY 15, 2022
TEL. NO. 327-8832 327-6275 327-8503 392-3022 333-9945 296-8081 235-3473
JULY 20 & 21, 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 JULY 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 MAY 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 MAYO 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.
JULY 15, 2022 JULY 15, 2022 JULY 13, 2022 JULY 08, 2022 JULY 22, 2022 JULY 15, 2022 JULY 19, 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 MAY 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 MAYO 2022, kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag. BRANCHES
AUCTION DATE
TEL. NOS.
SAN PEDRO
JULY 16, 2022
321-2185
ILUSTRE
JULY 01, 2022
234-4844
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Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC). All street food vendors in Rasay Street, Agton Street, and others in Toril District were ordered to stop selling until the City Health Office issues an advisory. She said they would distribute aid to the displaced street vendors. Al-ag mentioned that the patients mentioned eating isaw (chicken intestine) and drinking tapioca (Mango) before they experienced diarrhea. "kamo sainyong kaugalingon kabalo mo inyong gipaninda dili safe kay because gihayaan lang ninyo nga makatiwang-wang walay cover and then inyong sawsawan dapat dili balikon usab open sya bisan kinsa lang mutuslo (You yourselves know that what you are selling is not safe because you just leave it empty without a cover and then your sauce should not be recycled; you leave it unopened, allowing anyone to just dip their food in the sauce. Cover it or use plastic cellophane)" she added. "I'm sorry to tell you, but you're just thinking of or chasing money in return. We don't care what happens to our
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customers," she further said. City health officer Ashley Lopez was also present during the meeting with vendors and representatives of the Toril Police Station and City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO). Lopez warned residents of Toril to use only boiled or sterilized water. The average age range is as young as 6 months old to 44 years old. These number constitutes the admitted patients to St. John Hospital (24 patients), Davao Mediquest Hospital (8 patients), Ernesto Guadalupe General Hospital (two patients). Eleven cases are still under verification. Currently, 24 patients are still recovering at different hospitals. The cases from the Toril A area came from barangays Bato, Toril Proper, Crossing Bayabas, Lubogan, Mulig, Daliaon Plantation, Tungkalan; while those from Toril B came from Daliao, Lizada, and Barangay Binugao, Barakatan, Camansi, Bago Aplaya. One other barangay is still for verification. Lopez said that the admission began on July 15 and spiked on July 16, prompting
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recommended by the Department of Health and the World Health Organization as it is the only way to prevent disease transmission from respiratory droplets of infected and noninfected persons. The city health official said, “The transmission can only be hampered through the wearing of face masks. We cannot see the respiratory droplets as they are very microscopic.” Schlosser added that the first layer of protection is wearing face masks and the strong layer of protection against the disease is vaccination. The City Government of Davao and the City COVID-19 Task Force have repeatedly been reminding Dabawenyos about the MPHS, which she said has been proven effective in protecting people from COVID-19 transmission over the past two years, as well as vaccination that
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also protects people from contracting severe or critical symptoms of the disease that may lead to death. Meanwhile, Buhangin District logged the highest number of active COVID-19 cases with 72, followed by Talomo District (63) in second, Poblacion District (40) third, Bunawan (12) fourth, Tugbok (11) fifth, Toril (five) sixth, Calinan (three) seventh, Paquibat (two) eighth, and Marilog (one) ninth. Only Baguio District reported a zero COVID-19 case. Although Davao City is categorized as low risk for the sixth straight week, some of its barangays are classified as high risk and moderate risk. Barangay 3-A is the lone high-risk barangay while moderate-risk barangays include barangays 11-B, 14-B, 16-B, 18-B, 20-B, and 4-A; A. Angliongto Sr., Gov. Paciano Bangoy, Mabuhay, and Mudiang.
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other points of discussion include the operational plan and farm-to-market road (FMR) network plan, as well as a more efficient system of food mobilization across the country by capacitating the cooperatives and bringing in the Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI) to support the distribution of agricultural products, especially to the vulnerable sectors of the community. “All these are geared towards accelerating the implementation of programs, activities and projects (PAPs) for rice, corn, fisheries, vegetable, livestock and poultry production,” RTVM said. Marcos also instructed the DA to anchor the existing PAPs with the present situation in the agricultural sector. “The possibility of government-to-government
the Sanitary Inspectors and District Surveillance Officers (DSO) to conduct investigations in Toril areas. The investigations pointed to two possible causes of the outbreak - flood waters seeping into the water system or food poisoning. “Pwede sa tubig, contaminated water, which was brought about by the expected na tag-ulan. Naa ta’y cases from areas with continuous flooding…ug ang ikaduhang consideration, this was reported yesterday by one of our sanitary inspectors nga naa daw nagapamaligya og street food, tapioca gani, which could also be related to the use of water along the streets of Toril, which can also be a possible source of infection (It can be from contaminated water which was brought about by the rains. We have cases from areas with continuous flooding… and our second consideration, this was reported yesterday by one of the sanitary inspectors that some are selling street food, tapioca, which could also be related to the use of water along the streets of Toril and can also be the possible source of infection),” he said.
(G2G) negotiations is also highlighted during the meeting with the intent to decrease expenditures in subsidizing raw products — such as fertilizers — and maximize government fund in addressing other concerns of local farmers,” it added. In previous speeches, Marcos said agriculture is one of his priority sectors as he seeks to strengthen the country’s food supply chain. Marcos also shared photos taken during the DA meeting on his social media accounts. “Prayoridad sa ating plano para sa agrikultura ay ang pagpapatibay ng programang farm-to-market road at pagsusulong ng mga proyektong makakatulong sa ating mga kababayan sa sektor ng agrikultura (A priority in our plan for agriculture is
and drinking. “I just want to remind everybody to boil water kung mugamit mo og tap water sa inyong isig ka mga balay, households please boil your water.. gikan sa pagbukal padugayi pa sya gamay so that kadtong mga kagaw nga pwede maka-cause og infection will eventually die because of the temperature sa heating sa boiling” (I just want to remind everybody that if you will use tap water in your households please boil your water.. from the boiling point allow it to boil longer so that the bacteria which can cause infection will eventually die from the heating and boiling),” Lopez said. He also advised drinking bottled water for now. Residents can go to incident command centers, the District Health Centers of Toril A and Toril B. For Toril B, the district health center is located in front of Magsaysay Elementary School, while for Toril A, the district health center is located at Toril Proper at the back of Chowking. “The main health centers in Toril A and Toril B were now open as incident com-
mand centers headed by our district officer so kung naa mo’y pangutana, naa mo’y mga issues and concerns, kung naa mo’y symptoms na related sa kalibanga pwede mo muadto diretso sa atong pinakaduol nga district health center. (The main health centers in Toril A and Toril B are now open as incident command centers headed by our district officers. If you have questions, if you have issues and concerns and if you have symptoms related to diarrhea, you can go to your nearest district health center),” Lopez said. For concerns, the public may contact 09302702823. Meanwhile, Lopez added that based on the instruction of Mayor Baste Duterte, they have coordinated with Lingap Para sa Mahirap for assistance in the hospitalization of indigent individuals. “The City Government of Davao is ready and open for any assistance to citizens affected by the diarrhea outbreak,” Lopez said. Meanwhile, In a statement Monday, The Davao City Water District found no contamination from the samples taken at ten random sites in Toril.
Center is providing substantial subsidies. If medical findings say it’s a cancer case, that community cancer navigator is also expected to lead and guide the patient to the Cancer Center and connect with his hospitalbased counterpart. “So that the patient will feel at ease. Na pagdating nya doon (Once they arrive at the ospital), they will be taken care of. Kasi ‘yong fear ng ibang pasyente pagdating sa (The fear of some patients is that when they arrive at) DRMC, baka pabayaan sila kasi madaming pasyente (they would be left alone due to many patients to take care of) but that’s not the case,” Dr.
Cortez explained. Meanwhile, Dr. Suzette Solis, section head of Hospice and Palliative Medicine of DRMC, emphasized the relevance of early cancer detection for “our medical oncologists to do better case management.” She pointed out the “greater probability” of the cancer patient surviving when detected early, and case management is run at an early stage. “Lahi naman gud atong point of care ana pag late stages na. it’s more on supportive care nalang siya. So dili najud siya on the curative side,” she said. (PIA XI/ Jeanevive Duron-Abangan)
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end, screening has been done. If the patients can already be screened, brought to us at the Cancer Center at an early stage, we can provide them early medical intervention and the patient would no longer fear of dying from cancer),” he explained referring to the Mindanao Cancer Center based in DRMC. Dr. Cortez revealed that DRMC has assigned personnel referred to as “Cancer Navigator” to guide cancer patients on what to do and what course of case management to undergo one after the other. “It has always been by prayer to have a community connection, not just for the hospital waiting for the patient but it has to be a network from the community and the hospital,” he said. He revealed the aspiration of the hospital-based cancer care community to improve cancer case manage-
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Lopez said they could not confirm the suspicions because the laboratory at SPMC is closed on Sundays. “We are already conducting rectal swab and water analysis including fecal analysis sa atong mga pasyente naadmit sa hospital. We will submit the specimen to the SPMC today. I am hoping that later this day or probably tomorrow we could have some, at least, initial results of the findings sa atong test nga gibuhat para atoang makompirma unsa ba’y hinungdan sa kalibanga nga nahitabo sa Toril (We are already conducting rectal swab and water analysis, including fecal analysis of our patients admitted to hospitals. We will submit the specimen to SPMC today. I am hoping that later today or probably tomorrow we would have the initial results of the findings on the tests that are done to confirm the cause of diarrhea in Toril),” he said. While waiting for the test results that will reveal if the diarrhea is caused by water contamination or food poisoning, Lopez urged residents to be cautious in using tap water for washing hands, washing fruits and vegetables, cooking
ment that is founded on early detection and a better understanding of cancer patients on cancer treatment, providing them “ease and confidence” to seek medical intervention. “The problem, yung pasyente dumarating (is that the patient usually came), late stage na because they didn’t know kung saan sila pupunta (where to go). And pupunta nalang sila kung talagang may problem na (And they would go when there is already is a problem). It’s really an emergency case or a crisis na (really),” he explained. Dr. Cortez envisioned that grassroots or community cancer navigator as someone who knows the health situation of people in every household in the community. The navigator is someone who would prod patients to seek medical intervention, assuring them that finances for cancer treatment are not much of a problem as the Malasakit
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To help the community improve their livelihood communities, DOST XI also provided the Balasinon Bangus Deboning Association and the Balasinon Oyster Farmers Association with deboning and oyster processing tools. The DOST XI team also provided the neighboring barangays with egg incubators to boost the community's egg production activities. Vice Mayor Villegas expressed his gratitude to DOST XI and its partners highlighting that the provision of Science and Technology equipment is vital to the development of the community.
He also urged the beneficiaries to value and take great care of the equipment provided. Through the provision of the equipment, DOST XI aspires to strengthen Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) and Marginalized Communities in Sulop to combat poverty and improve their quality of life. CEST is one of the flagship programs of DOST directed to empower resilient communities through the intervention of Science, Technology, and Innovation in identified communities.
the adoption of the farm-tomarket road program and the promotion of projects that will help our countrymen in the agricultural sector),” he said
in his post. He vowed to ensure that there would be “sufficient and affordable” food for all Filipinos. (PNA)
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ta nakapadayon na pud ta’g
caravan pero ayaw lang mo’g kumpyansa (This is the first caravan since the program stopped during the pandemic. So, we are happy that we get to continue the caravan, but you should not be complacent),” said Mayor Baste. The mayor added, “Basta kadtong wala pa nakapabooster og wala pa’y bakuna, make sure na magpabakuna lang mo. Pero ang pandemya, naa pa dinha; wala pa nahuman. Importante nga musuot lang mo’g mask (As long
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as those who are yet to get booster shots or first doses of vaccine will make sure to avail of them. However, the pandemic is still there; it is not over. You must wear masks.) For the months of July and August, the Barangay Caravan will be at Barangays Bunawan Proper (July 25), Mandug (August 8 ), Centro Agdao (August 9), Malamba (August 19), Los Amigos (August 22), Salapawan (August 25), Mapula (August 26), Tibuloy (August 29), and Acacia (August 30).
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Recovered near Amilil’s body were an M16 rifle, an M14 rifle, a bandolier, and several pieces of ammunition. Maj. Gen. Roberto Capulong, acting commander of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division and concurrent Joint Task Force Central chief, lauded the 33IB troops for their unwavering commitment to curb lawlessness. “The death of Amilil is a big loss to the BIFF, a local
terrorist group. Members of the weakened BIFF-Karialan faction who remain entangled in their twisted violent ideology and terroristic ways must surrender now, so no more blood will be shed in the futile struggle,” Capulong said. Since January, three BIFF members have been killed,133 surrendered, and some 105 high-powered firearms recovered from the group. (PNA)
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growth in our business, creating a better future for all,” said Christian Reyes, Managing Director of HP Philippines. As a key highlight of SIR 2021, HP recorded a significant reduction in single-use plastics. The company has successfully reduced single-use plastic packaging by 44% in 2021 vs. 2018. On its quest to enable better learning outcomes, HP reported an increase to 74.3 million toward its goal of 100 million students and adult learners that have benefited from the brand’s education programs and solutions. Furthermore, the report identifies areas where HP seeks to improve, with the intention to move its sustainability efforts quicker, especially on climate action, considering the high stakes of climate change. Below are the highlights of HP’s 2021 Sustainable Impact report. Accelerating Digital Equity Last year, HP committed to a new goal of accelerating digital equity for 150 million people by 2030. After the first year, they’ve already reached 4.2 million people. The company has recently announced the first cohort of nonprofits to expand access to digital equity to women, marginalized communities, people with disabilities, educators, and practitioners. In the Philippines, HP continues its partnership with Childhope Philippines and Atayde Foundation, providing monetary or volunteer support and resources aimed at educating young children. They also have HP Printables, which offers free worksheets across the country, and HP LIFE, a global skilltraining program that provides free access to IT and business training courses to people all over the world. Addressing Climate Crisis Product and packaging circularity: HP pledged to reach 75% circularity for products and
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packaging by 2030. This means that 75% of its total annual product and packaging content, by weight, will come from recycled and renewable materials and reused products and parts. The company already reached 39% circular by weight in 2021. Journey to net zero: HP aims to accelerate efforts to reduce 50% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and to achieve net zero GHG by 2040. In 2021, HP reduced product-use emissions intensity by 39% compared to 2015, exceeding its goal of a 30% reduction by 2025. Forest restoration and conservation: HP has committed to going beyond their own footprint by counteracting possible deforestation for non-HP paper used in our products and print services by 2030. One of HP’s strategies involves an expanded partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to address the potential impacts on forests from printing with HP printers. In 2021, HP addressed 23% of its total fiber footprint for paper used in its products and print services. HP’s programs counteracted deforestation for non-HP paper representing 19% of this footprint. Advancing Human Rights Gender equality: HP is the first Fortune 100 tech company to commit to achieving 50/50 gender equality in leadership by 2030. In 2021, women represented 32.5% of director-level and above positions globally. Women also represented 22.7% of technical and engineering roles at HP, on track to go beyond 30% by 2030. HP Philippines boosts female leadership through its Women's Impact Network (WIN PH), a Business Impact Network for women and male allies. Workplace empowerment: HP Philippines recently placed 5th on Great Place to Work’s 2022 list of best medium business workplaces.
Culture of inclusion: This year, HP Philippines launched Next Generation Business Impact Network Philippines (NextGen PH), an employee network that supports HP’s Diversity, Equity and inclusion strategy by advancing professional skills, driving generational inclusion, and building connections. About HP’s Sustainable Impact Sustainable Impact is at the heart of HP’s business strategy, and we aim to be the world’s most sustainable and just technology company by 2030. In 2021, HP announced our most comprehensive and ambitious Sustainable Impact agenda yet. It connects us to the most defining and urgent issues of our time and those where we can have the greatest impact. Climate Action: Drive toward a net-zero carbon, fully regenerative economy while engineering the industry’s most sustainable portfolio of products and solutions. Human Rights: Create a powerful culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Advance human rights, social justice, and racial and gender equality across our ecosystem, raising the bar for all. Digital Equity: Lead in activating and innovating holistic solutions that break down the digital divide that prevents many from accessing the education, jobs, and healthcare needed to thrive. Drive digital inclusion to transform lives and communities HP has reported yearly on its social and environmental progress since 2001 through our annual HP Sustainable Impact Report. We provide in-depth information to stakeholders, including customers, industry analysts, socially responsible investors, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), employees, and sustainability.
Diokno said the Philippines has drawn in strong support from multilateral partners and investors for its climate finance initiatives. He said the Philippines is one of the pioneers in climate policy development financing with the signing of the USD250 million policy-based loan for the Climate Change Action Program, Subprogram 1 (CCAP1), with the ADB last June. CCAP1 was the ADB’s first-ever climate change policy-based loan. He also said the Philippines recently issued its first-ever sustainability global bonds and sustainability samurai bonds, which were all met with strong demand despite volatility in the global markets. In March 2022, the Philippines successfully tapped the
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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 May 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 Mayo 2022. Ang tanang prenda dungan nga ibaligya sa publiko sa mga sumusunod nga dapit og petsa:
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international capital markets with the country’s offering of USD2.25 billion triple tranche 5-year, 10.5-year, and 25-year Global Bonds. The transaction was the first triple tranche US dollar offering from the Philippines. The 25-year Global Bonds worth USD1 billion were issued under the government’s Sustainable Finance Framework and marks the country’s debut Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Global Bonds offering. This was followed in April 2022 by the country’s successful return to the Samurai market with its JPY70.1 billion (USD 600 million) offering of multitranche 5-year, 7-year, 10-year, and 20-year Sustainability bonds with an ESG label across all four tranches. This is the first-ever
DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late GILBERT COTARIZ MORRE who died intestate on December 12, 2021 at Purok 2, Madaum, Tagum City; That the deceased at the time of his death left the following personal property/ies to wit: Bank Account with One Network Bank, Inc./BDO – Cabantian Branch in the amount of Php________ plus interest occurring. That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, that the above described property/ ies has been the subject of Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 128; Page No. 26; Book No. XXII; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public VITALIANO A. VALMORIA of Tagum City. (MT-Jul. 13, 20 & 27, 2022)
Asean Sustainability bond transaction issued by the country in the Samurai bond market. Proceeds from the sustainability bonds will help fund the government’s general budget and finance/refinance assets in line with the Philippines’ Sustainable Finance Framework. Diokno, however, recognized that while there is a shift to more sustainable activities domestically, the Philippines cannot solve climate change alone and without conscientious and orchestrated actions by all nations. “The Philippines, therefore, commits to be at the forefront of the global movement for climate justice. We stand in solidarity with all nations in calling for concrete and equitable climate action,” he said. (PR)
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Rosalia de Leon told journalists in a Viber message. The rise in the BSP’s key rates last week was made after the second 25 basis points jump in the central bank’s policy rates this year, which was made during the policy-making Monetary Board’s rate-setting meet last June 23. The next MB meeting is scheduled on Aug. 18. BSP Governor Felipe Medalla said the off-cycle rate
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adjustment was made to address mounting inflationary risks and anchor inflation expectations. The rate hike was made after the US reported further acceleration of its consumer price index (CPI) last June to 9.1 percent, the highest since November 1981. Analysts thus forecast more aggressive increase in the Federal Reserve’s key rates later this month. The Fed Funds Rates have been increased by a total of 150
basis points to date –25 basis points last March, 50 basis points last May, and 75 basis points last June. “Another 50 bps is also now being put on the table as Fed turns more aggressive with possible full percentage point to be delivered during (the) next FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee),” De Leon said, adding that the 50 basis points rate increase forecast is for the BSP. (PNA)
he teaches, yielded 15,798 citations,” making Duterte the third most studied president of the Philippines after Gloria Arroyo (22,229 entries) and Ferdinand Edralin Marcos (18,135), who had more citations because they ruled beyond their official tenure. Abinales listed eight books, two book chapters, one dissertation, 103 journal essays, four films, and a conference presentation on Duterte. He said he looked at some of these works and immediately noticed how the majority “showed no interest in Duterte’s local beginnings; very few cited local sources that could help us understand better his unusual rise to power – the only mayor to go straight to the presidency in the country’s history.”
He said no one has come up with a convincing explanation for “why a substantial number of Filipinos remain enamored with Duterte.” “The nearest to a credible one,” Abinales said, “would be the poll surveys that show a high correlation between his popularity and the Filipino’s sense of security.” Abinales also pointed to a tendency among many DSI authors “to assume that Duterte’s callous language and boorish, brutal behavior were unprecedented.” “There are, of course, Duterte analysts who have a more nuanced view like the sociologist Jowel Canuday, political scientist Soledad Iglesias, and historian Alfred W. McCoy – but they remain a pitiful minority,” he said.
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Patricio Abinales, a Mindanawon from Ozamiz City, noted a “trove of studies on President Duterte revolving around explaining the sources behind the origins and resilience of his ‘populism.’” Abinales said some of these studies have produced valuable insights while others have not but despite their differences, they share one thing in common and that is “the near absence of any attempt to examine Duterte from the political landscape that led to his rise to power – Davao City.” Referring to it as “Duterte Studies Industry” or DSI, Abinales wrote in his December 11, 2021 MindaNews column, Bisdak, that a search of the title ‘President Rodrigo Duterte’ at the Hamilton Library in the University of Hawaii-Manoa where
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF SPOUSES CATALINO BUTAYA AND FRANCISCA LUARDO WITH DEED OF SALE NOTICE is hereby given that estate of the late SPOUSES CATALINO BUTAYA and FRANCISCA LUARDO who died intestate on January 1, 2000 and January 19, 2001, both died in Davao City, respectively; That the Spouses Catalino Butaya and Francisca Luardo are the registered owners of the parcel of land identified as Lot 561, Psd-1066, situated in the Barrio of Lamanan, Davao City, containing an area of Sixteen Thousand Eight Hundred Five (16,805) Square Meters more or less more particularly described in the Original Certificate of Title No. P-7104 of the records of the Register of Deeds of Davao City. That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines that the above described property has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF SPOUSES CATALINO BUTAYA and FRANCISCA LUARDO WITH DEED OF SALE made and executed by and among their heirs per Doc. No. 434; Page No. 88; Book No. VI; Series of 2021 of the Notary Public RYAN ERIK C. SANTIAGO of Davao City. (MT-Jul. 13, 20 & 27, 2022)
AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late MADELOUN LAGUA TAPERE, who died intestate on March 07, 2021 in Qatar, as evidenced by her Death Certificate issued by the Register of Deaths of the Republic Health Section Doha, Qatar; That MADELOUN LAGUA TAPERE at the time of her death is a registered owner of a parcel of land consisting of Eighty (80) Sqm. More or less situated in Barangay Tigatto, City of Davao covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. 146-2019006878; 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 AFFIDAVIT OF SELFADJUDICATION made and executed by her only heir Rodino L. Tapere per Doc. No. 155; Page No. 32; Book No. 20; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public JORLITO O. PINGAL of Davao City. (MT-Jul. 20, 27 & Aug. 3, 2022)
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PNP receives P10M STL Shares from PCSO BY: JERWIN PALO NOHAY / PHOTO BY: EDWIN LOVINO
PHILIPPINE Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairperson and Ad Interim General Manager Anselmo Simeon P. Pinili turned over the check with the amount of P10,349,872.37 to PMGen Benjamin D. Santos Jr., Directorate for Comptrollership of the Philippine National Police (PNP) during a simple ceremony held on June 29, 2022 at the PCSO Board Room, Sun Plaza Building, Shaw Boulevard Mandaluyong City. The amount represents the PNP’s Small Town Lottery (STL) share for March 2022. The share is intended to be used by PNP to support their health and medical related programs. According to PMGen Santos, they will use the donated amount to protect the health of the personnel
of the Philippine National Police (PNP) by procuring medicines and medical equipment. This will benefit the 220,000 hardworking policemen all over the country. He mentioned that this is a solid proof of a good partnership between PCSO and PNP. In closing, he added “Maraming-maraming salamat sa PCSO dahil sa tuloytuloy na tulong na ibinibigay ninyo sa hanay ng PNP. It solidifies the relationship of the two agencies. We at PNP protects the nation while PCSO protects the health of our policemen. Napakalaking bagay po nito sa ating mga kapulisan. Thank you PCSO and More Power napakadami nyo pong natutulungan.” Meanwhile, Chairperson and Ad Interim General Manager Pinili assures that PCSO will continue to provide
funds for PNP and other institutions under its various charity program. He also urged the public to continue patronizing PCSO games to generate more funds for the different charity and medical programs of the agency. He cited, “Your Php20.00 bet is not a wager but a contribution for health programs of our kababayans kaya patuloy nyong suportahan ang lotto.” (By: Jerwin Palo Nohay / Photos by: Edwin B. Lovino)
DOST XI Distributes Radio Repeater, Immuno Analyzers to Disadvantaged Communities in Davao del Sur THE Department of Science and Technology XI (DOST XI) through the Provincial Science and Technology Center in Davao del Sur (PSTC Davao del Sur), spearheads the distribution of Radio Repeater and Immuno Analyzer equipment to identified beneficiaries of the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Project in Sulop, Davao del Sur. The equipment turnover was achieved through DOST XI's partnership with the Cor Jesu College - Br. Polycarp iComDev Foundation Inc. (CJC–BPICDFI) and the Local Government Unit of Sulop. The ceremonial turnover was initiated by the Provincial Director of PSTC Davao del Sur, Ms. Leslie Pearl M.
Cancio, with the Municipal Vice Mayor of Sulop, Hon. Willie Sanchez Villegas, and Executive Director of CJC– BPICDFI, Mrs. Maribel C. Guerraheld. The team installed the DOST-funded Radio Repeater Machine that provides information and safety advice to the public in case of disaster to be utilized by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Sulop. DOST XI also handed over an Advanced Compact Immuno Analyzer with COVID-19 Antigen Test Kit to Sulop's Municipal Health Office. The Immuno analyzer is a DOH-FDA-approved tool for diagnosing conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and infections.
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