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BUYYAHON JAIME EPI of Obu Manuvu plays the kulintang at the Kadayawan tribal village inside Magsaysay Park where 11 tribes showcase their cultures and traditions. The Kadayawan sa Davao festival opening was held on Aug. 5. BING GONZALES
More new cases • Residents warned: Number Of COVID-19 cases increasing BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON
THE city government has renewed its call for residents to get vaccinated as it noted the increase in COVID-19 cases in a day last week, a number that was higher than any other day since March. On Friday, Dr. Michelle beyond sa five percent body must join in ensuring Schlosser, spokesperson of acceptable positivity rate. that COVID-19 infections the COVID-19 Task Force, Naa ma'y adlaw mubaba would continue to remain said there were 105 cases, sya but naga go beyond na low. which was about 14% in gyud siya," said Schlosser. Schlosser said the positivity rate, which was For the city to maintain people must not wait for higher than the 5% accept- the relaxed protocols and tightened protocols to take able positivity rate. ensure that the economy place before taking action "Naa ta'y 105 cases continues to move for- against the pandemic. today, that's 14 percent ward, Schlosser said every"We can't afford that
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no. Atoang directives diri sa Davao City, on behalf of the Davao City COVID-19 Task Force, is to maintain not just good health sa community but also open the economy. Manginahanglan gyud ta og tabang sa tanang tao sa Davao City to cooperate with us sa atoang COVID-19 management, as well as sa atoang vaccination drive," she said.
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She said that the holding of the in-person Kadayawan sa Davao festival must also push residents to intensify their vigilance against getting infected by following at least the minimum public health standards of wearing masks, washing hands frequently and getting vaccinated. "We're really hoping, knocking on your doors
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literally and figuratively. Avail na inyong bakuna. The data is showing us, naga-work gyud ang bakuna. This week, we have two deaths - unvaccinated individuals. Ang isa ana senior citizen ug ang isa naa sa 40 to 49 age group, which is too young to die due to the disease," Schlosser added. (
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DIONISIO Abude (left), head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office, briefs reporters on the closure of the 21 intersections during the indak-indak and floral float parade on Aug. 20 and 21, respectively during the I-Speak forum. Also present is Angel Sumagaysay, head of the Public Safety Command Center. BING GONZALES
11,000 personnel deployed for ‘Kadayawan’: official In-person classes to boost economic recovery: BBM
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is hoping for a successful resumption of face-to-face or in-person classes later this month, noting that it will boost economic recovery from
the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In his weekly vlog uploaded Saturday, Marcos enjoined local government units (LGUs) anew to be more aggressive in their
11 intersections to be closed for festival, say The City Transportation and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) will close 21 intersections for the Indak-Indak and Pamulak sa Kadayawan float parade Dionisio Abude, CTTMO head, said last week that the proposal has been submitted to the city coun(
cil as this was based on the parade route provided by the City Tourism and Operations Office. “Naa ta’y expanded regulated closure na magstart along Jacinto corner Aurora, Pag-asa, Corner Padre Gomez, Corner Padre Faura then Zamora. / 11 INTERSECTIONS / 10)
Covid-19 vaccination and booster drives to ensure the safety of everyone, especially students, once Academic Year 2022-2023 starts August 22. ( / IN-PERSON / 10)
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ABOUT 11,000 uniformed personnel have been deployed since Friday to secure the city as it celebrates the Kadayawan sa Davao festival. Major Maria Teresita aduna’y 11,346 ka security Aside from ensuring Gaspan, Davao City Police personnel ang mu-provide that the city and the events Office spokesperson, said og security coverage sa tan- during the festival are selast week that the security an nga activities sa pagba- cured, Gaspan said part of personnel will cover all lik sa atong Kadayawan,” the order to the cluster is activities of the festival Gaspan said as about 2,700 for the personnel to ensure between August 5 and 21. have come from the police that those who will at“All in all, apil na ang while the rest have been tend the events follow the other agencies under sa from other members of the minimum public health security and safety cluster, security cluster. ( / 11,000 / 10)
Regularization of gov’t workers sans CSC eligibility proposed MANILA – Senator Robinhood Padilla has filed a measure that will make it possible for casual or contractual state employees to attain regular status even without civil service eligibility provided that they have worked for at least five years in the government. The neophyte senator said it is about time that employees appointed under
casual or contractual status be given a chance to be regularized under Senate Bill 234, or an act granting civil service eligibility under certain conditions. A similar bill was previously filed by Senator Jinggoy Estrada, though he only required three years of service. If approved, Padilla's bill will join other special laws, regulations, and or-
ders authorizing the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to grant eligibility to qualified individuals, including Bar/Board, Barangay Health Worker, Barangay Nutrition, Scholar, Barangay Official, Electronic Data Processing Specialist, Foreign School Honor Graduate, Honor Graduate, Sanggunian Member, Scientific and Technological (
Specialist, Skills Category II, and Veteran Preference Rating Eligibilities. "It is high time that we grant eligibility to our committed casual or contractual employees of the government in order to open opportunities for higher salaried positions, boost their morale and keep them motivated, and enhance their productivity for the / REGULARIZATION / 10)
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AboitizPower, SM Prime sign deal
ABOITIZ Power Corporation (AboitizPower) has secured a long-term Cleanergy deal with SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading property developers in Southeast Asia, in a bid to help promote a more sustainable future for the Philippines. This long-term contract convention centers and will across its various business will supply clean electricity allow the company to real- segments by end-2022. to SM Prime properties, ize its goal of increasing its “This partnership with including malls, leisure renewable energy portfolio AboitizPower is aligned homes, offices, hotels and by more than 50 percent with our unwavering com-
mitment to being a catalyst for economic growth and steward of nature. We will continue providing worldclass amenities within our sustainable lifestyle cities that have been beneficial and inspirational to millions of Filipinos,” SM
Prime Holdings Inc. President Jeffrey Lim said. SM Prime builds legacy communities based on its core sustainable pillars: Economy, People, Environment, and Community. It is dedicated to generating value sustainably through
Pag-IBIG Fund backed on bulk sale of assets
THE Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA), together with PagIBIG Fund, urges several groups and employers to access the affordable shelter financing program through the Fund's bulk and group sale of its acquired assets. "For over 50 years, SHDA has remained steadfast, not only in articulating the advocacy of the housing industry but also in championing the welfare of the member developers and providing its members more opportunities. Pag-IBIG Fund, on the other hand, has been SHDA's partner in providing affordable home financing to our kababayans," said SHDA National President May Rodriguez during the fourth Kapihan. During the virtual event entitled "Own a Home for Less: Pag-Ibig Fund Acquired Assets For Bulk Sale,” PagIBIG Fund emphasizes that part of its mandate is to ensure that the housing loan programs consider all stakeholders involved and that it caters
to both the demand and supply of the housing industry. "This is why we manage the Pag-IBIG Fund prudently to keep our interest rates low and our home loans affordable. This is also why we have inclusive programs that cater to all Philippine workers, including the socialized housing market," said Marilene C. Acosta, Pag-IBIG Fund deputy chief executive officer of Home Lending Operations Cluster. Regular and Buyer-Initiated Bulk Sale The Kapihan discussion focused on how members can purchase Pag-IBIG Funds' bulk and group sale of its Real and Other Properties Acquired (ROPA) or acquired assets through their employers. Members are entitled to a 40 to 45 percent discount upon approval of their loan of at least P10 million worth of properties. For regular bulk sales, buyers should avail at least P10 million worth of proper-
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Crackdown on telco cable theft nets 13 arrests in week GLOBE’S cooperation with local authorities to crack down on cable theft has led to the arrest of 13 suspects, among them contractors, in just one week. Of the total nabbed between July 18 and 24, 6 suspects, all contractors of another telco player, were arrested for stealing Globe copper wires along Manuel L. Quezon St. in Cabancalan, Mandaue City, last July 19. Three other suspects were arrested in Silay City, Negros Occidental, two in Bais City, Negros Oriental, one in Quezon City and another one in Mandaue within the same week, all of whom were charged with theft. This followed the filing of cases against nine other suspects caught in cablerelated incidents in Cavite and Quezon City in the first week of July. Three of them were caught with 50 boxes of stolen Globe cables worth P129,000 in an entrapment operation in Tanza, Cavite. Another suspect was arrested for stealing Bayantel copper wires along Congressional Avenue in Quezon City.
The leading mobile operator continues to step up its battle against rampant cable theft through the #BantayKable campaign, a collaboration with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and barangay tanods to end illegal activities linked to stolen cables that disrupt telco services. Amid the campaign, several thieves arrested in Quezon City and Cagayan de Oro City were sentenced to 1 month to 4 months in prison for their misdeed. In the first half of the year, a total of 281 individuals and third-party contractors linked to these criminal offenses were charged with theft, qualified theft, robbery, violation of the anti-fencing law, malicious mischief and violation of the Omnibus Election Code and Republic Act 10515 or the Anti-Cable Television and Cable Internet Tapping Act of 2013. “Globe continues to invest heavily to upgrade and modernize its network, but these criminal activities are hampering our efforts to provide better services to
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its diverse business segments. Through its retail electricity company Aboitiz Energy Solutions, Inc., AboitizPower is poised to supply Cleanergy, the company’s brand for clean (
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Photo shows (from left) SM Prime Energy Consultant Jaime Patinio, AboitizPower Senior Vice President for Commercial Operations Sandro Aboitiz, SM Engineering, Design and Development President Hans Sy, Jr., SM Prime President Jeffrey Lim, AboitizPower President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel V. Rubio, Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. Vice President for Commercial Strategy, Sales, and Engagement David Aboitiz, AboitizPower Vice President for Retail - Commercial Operations Business Unit James Byron Yu, and SM Prime Chief Finance Officer John Nai Peng Ong gather for a luncheon on Thursday, August 5, after sealing a long-term partnership with the commitment to helping build a cleaner and brighter future.
Food, beverage firm sets goals higher UNIVERSAL Robina Corporation (URC), one of the Philippines’ largest food and beverage companies, is setting even more ambitious goals for its human resources, operations, products and processes, as it releases its latest Sustainability Report. The company is looking at reducing the amount of energy and water it uses to manufacture its products by 30 per cent against its 2020 baseline, as well as promote responsible sourcing of key ingredients like palm oil, potatoes and coffee beans. It is also aiming to achieve
plastic neutrality through plastic waste collection, recovery and diversion initiatives, as well as collaborative projects on waste management that include community engagement and linking with local recyclers. URC is looking at multi-stakeholder partnerships to tackle this immense plastics challenge. It has recently been named as regional co-chair for the Alliance to End the Plastics Waste, an industry-founded non-profit organization, which promotes solutions that reduce and avoid environmental pollution from plastic waste.
URC is likewise an investor and strategic partner of Planet First, a purpose-led European growth investment platform dedicated to developing solutions to address sustainability challenges. For People and Communities, URC is committed to Safety and to Growing its Talent by bringing down to zero its lost-time injury frequency rate, providing at least 24 training hours for each employee every year, and raising by 10 percent annually the number of its volunteers and beneficiaries leading the community
URC launched its Sustainable Potato Program in 2019, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture. The company has distributed more than 365 tonnes of Granola potato seeds to 700 farmers from selected cooperatives in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Davao del Sur, and Bukidnon. To date, these farmer cooperatives have generated a total of Php 350 million in net income.
“Through efficient management of resources, and a consistent commitment to always give back, we aim to make lasting concrete changes on an institutional level, in a way that affects all operations, and demonstrates our resolve as a world-class manufacturer,” said Irwin Lee, URC president and CEO. Lee said URC has been able to polish its plans and refresh its targets ever since it released its first sustainability report in 2018. Not even the Covid-19 pandemic has derailed the company’s march towards its 2030 goals, he said. “In many ways, 2021 presented a rehash of 2020’s challenges, with various crises putting our economy and the world climate on the ropes,” said Lee. He added: “The difference now, aside from an increased sense of urgency, is a greater amount of experience with which URC can face the odds –and we are now setting our sights on greater ambitions towards more sustainable futures.” URC has been pivoting towards making renewable energy take up a bigger share in its power use. It has been installing solar panels at several of its facilities in the Philippines, and in its manufacturing hubs in Thailand and Vietnam. It continues to use manure, agricultural and food waste, and other organic materials as a renewable energy source.
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New digital substation to address power demand in Panabo, DN THE new Panabo Substation, a full digital substation will soon rise to meet the growing demand for power in Panabo City for a more sustainable, reliable, and efficient power to serve customers better. On July 26, 2022, Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. broke ground for its Panabo Substation with an upgraded capacity of 33MVA to cater to the fast development of the area. A substation is a key component of a distribution system that regulates electric-
ity voltage to make it stable and ready for residential, commercial, or industrial use. This new digital substation can be remotely monitored and controlled, enabling faster troubleshooting when problems arise and helping prevent unwanted interruptions. This
facility can also help restore emergency power outages in nearby areas by switching the power from one source to another with a few clicks. “We stay committed to supplying reliable electric service and remain a steadfast partner in the progress of the
The construction for the new Davao Light Panabo substation is now in full swing and is expected to be completed by 2024.
PHOTO 2: Davao Light President and COO Rodger Velasco (4th from right) and Panabo City Mayor Hon. Jose Relampagos (3rd from right) lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Panabo Substation with Davao Light executives and Panabo City LGU officials.
communities we serve. We continue to invest in the latest technology to align with the international standards of power distribution,” Davao Light President and Chief Operating Officer Rodger Velasco said. Davao Light’s Panabo Branch, which serves Panabo City and the Municipalities of Carmen, Dujali, and Sto. Tomas, started in 1994 serving
over 20 megawatts and 25,000 industrial, commercial, and residential customers. With the continuous facilities and services upgrades, twenty-seven years later, the numbers more than tripled with peak power demand at 75 megawatts serving over 86,000 customers. The groundbreaking ceremony was led by Velasco and Panabo City Mayor Hon. Jose Relampagos. Davao Light
executives and officials of Panabo City Local Government Unit (LGU) were also present during the event. Davao Light, an AboitizPower subsidiary continues to upgrade its substations with the use of new technology to provide the needed capacity in its franchise area, bring about improvement and resiliency, and give the best service to its customers.
CARD SME Bank opens 37th branch in Valencia City CARD SME Bank opened its doors in Valencia City, Bukidnon on July 18, 2022, totaling the number of branches of the thrift bank to 37.
This milestone was attended by CARD SME Bank President and CEO Cynthia B. Baldeo, Senior Management Adviser Mary Jane Perreras, Board of Director
Best cup. Over 20 baristas in the region joined the Barista Challenge at SM City Davao. Winners are Joenar Ponce (1st Place) and Roy Derrayal (2nd Place) for Coffee Brewing Challenge; and Jesleh Ellorango (1st Place) and Jade Clarecilla (2nd Place) for Latte Art Challenge. Photo from SM City Davao
Chona Felisidario, and Vice President for Operations Cherry Boncajes, and CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) officers, staff, and clients. "The success of CARD SME Bank can be attributed to the people who work tirelessly and persistently to uphold CARD's culture and values. At the core of what we do is bringing service to Filipino communities,” said Baldeo. She also added that the expansion is another step towards CARD MRI’s goal of eradicating poverty in the Philippines. As part of its commitment to poverty eradication, CARD SME Bank will continue to empower women and their families through the provision of financial, non-financial, and community development programs. Clients in Valencia, Bukidnon can now have access to the bank’s products and services, which include SME loans, microfinance loans, savings, and remittance. Baldeo added "You, our clients, are the ones who motivate us to fulfill our purpose as an institution; to end poverty in the country by providing products and services that leads us to development. You can count on CARD SME Bank to be your partner in achieving your goals." With 1,143,401 total clients served as of June 2022, CARD SME Bank pledges to continue to expand its scope by showcasing unparalleled commitment and dedication towards nation building.
CARD SME Bank Senior Adviser Mary Jane Perreras, CARD SME Bank President and CEO Cynthia Baldeo, and Board of Director Chona Felisidario led the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the 37th branch of CARD SME Bank in Valencia City, Bukidnon.
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Country can ‘ill-afford’ escalation: DFA amid tensions over Taiwan MANILA – Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said the Philippines and Southeast Asian nations cannot afford escalation in the region as tensions simmer between the United States and China over the recent trip of Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. In a meeting with visit- already facing a number of ing US Secretary of State challenges getting our econAntony Blinken on Saturday, omy back to work, especially Manalo said an escalation because of the Covid-19 pancould risk creating instability demic. And we all know that in the region, especially as the no one country will be able to world is just recovering from deal with all these issues on the effects of the coronavi- their own," he said. rus disease 2019 (Covid-19) "We look at the United pandemic. States, a very important ally, "We can ill-afford any our dear friend, as we chart further escalation of tensions our path forward," he added. in the region, because we are Blinken, meanwhile, said
Washington DC is" determined to act responsibly" to avoid crisis and conflict in the region. He added that the US "always stands by" its partners as he cited the "deep concerns" expressed by countries, including the Philippines, over the latest developments in the Taiwan Strait. "Maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is vital, not only for Taiwan, but for the Philippines, and many other countries. What happens to the Taiwan Strait affects the entire region.
And in many ways, it affects the entire world because the strait, like the South China Sea, is a critical waterway," he said in a post-bilateral presser. "The United States doesn't believe that it's in the interest of Taiwan, the region or our own national security to escalate that situation," he said. He also assured that the US would keep its channel and communication with China open to avoid any miscalculation due to misunderstanding or miscommunication. (PNA)
BARMM HR commission lawyer, pregnant wife survive slay attempt COTABATO CITY (MindaNews) – The provincial director of the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) and his pregnant wife survived a slay attempt along a busy street here Saturday night by gunmen on board a motorcycle. BHRC provincial director Ariff Lao had just stepped out
of his car along Sinsuat Avenue at around 7 p.m. to buy a burger for his wife who was waiting in the vehicle when unidentified gunmen on board a motorcycle opened fire. Cotabato City Mayor Bruce Matabalao said initial information showed that while the vehicle was parked, two men on a motorbike arrived
and fired at the driver’s side of the car. “Luckily, his wife was unharmed. The gunman targeted the driver’s seat front window area,” Matabalao said. He said the police has launched a manhunt operation against the suspects who fled toward Gov. Gutierrez
MANILA – The Senate warned against the proliferation of fake social media accounts on Facebook and Linkedln using the name “Senate of the Philippines” and which mimic the official seal to post inaccurate, misleading, and inflammatory content. Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr., in a statement on Friday night, said the official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages of the Senate of the Philippines are verified accounts and bear the “blue check” marks. The Senate of the Philippines does not have an official LinkedIn page. Bantug said they have already sent a report to Facebook/Meta and LinkedIn. "For official and accurate information about the Senate of the Philippines, its members, as well as its activities, please refer to the Senate of the Philippines' official website, or its verified accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram," he added. In a related move, Senator Joel Villanueva has filed Senate Bill No. 366, or the Anti-Spam Act, to end the messages and calls that have been victimizing the public due to the absence of an enabling law that will protect
telephone and mobile subscribers against electronic scams and threats. In his explanatory note, Villanueva said the bill will serve as a deterrent against the misuse and abuse of digital technology. The messages or calls usually offer fake jobs promising high wages or selling products at seemingly discounted prices. “This is a scheme now called smishing, a form of text message phishing that lures consumers into giving away personal or financial information,” Villanueva said. Under the bill, spam is defined as a call or text message that may fall under any one or more of the following categories: ●Those containing commercial promotions or advertisements that are not initiated by the recipient, and the recipient did not opt-in to receive; ●Those that cause programs to be installed on the subscriber’s device without the subscriber’s consent; ●Those that contain false or misleading electronic representations redirecting to websites, chat platforms, and similar online platforms; and ●Those that trigger the
collection of personal information by accessing an electronic device illegally. The bill automatically opts out all telephone and mobile subscribers from spam calls or messages, and allows the subscriber to provide prior consent before any commercial or promotional advertisements can be sent to such subscribers. Mobile network service providers will be mandated to provide user-friendly reporting mechanisms for their subscribers and immediately act on complaints. It also establishes a prima facie presumption of a violation of its provisions if the subscriber opted out of receiving any calls or text messages, or when the subscriber has declined to further give consent to the continuation of the call or text but still receives such messages, or when the unsolicited call or text falls within the second to fourth categories of spam as indicated in the bill. The National Privacy Commission, National Telecommunications Commission, and National Bureau of Investigation, in coordination with relevant stakeholders, will be asked to further improve efforts to protect data privacy. (PNA)
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Avenue. “He has no known enemies, he is very religious person, we are determining if the shooting was work-related,” Matabalao said. “I believe in the capability of the police. We leave it to them to take the necessary action,” he added. (Ferdinandh B. Cabrera / MindaNews
Marcos, India PM vow improved ties MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday vowed to deepen the bilateral ties between India and the Philippines. Marcos made the commitment a day after he spoke over the phone with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who congratulated him for his election as the 17th President of the Philippines. "Nagagalak naman tayo na makausap sa telepono ang punong ministro na si (I am glad to have talked to) Narendra Modi. Tiyak natin na mas iigting ang ating magandang relasyon sa bansang (I’m sure it will mean improved relations with) India,” Marcos said in an Instagram and Facebook
post. During the phone conversation, the two leaders reviewed various areas of bilateral engagement and "expressed satisfaction at the rapid growth of cooperation between the two countries in recent years," according to the press statement released by India's Ministry of External Affairs. Modi also committed to support the development programs of the Philippines under the Marcos administration. "The Prime Minister also assured President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of India’s full support in his plans and projects for the Philippines’ development,” it read. (PNA)
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One light moment with the late FVR CONSIDERING the lack of classrooms in some public schools and the increasing number of students getting into the public educational system due to the government's free basic education program, we have to acknowledge the need to adjust the hours for the holding of classes on a day-to-day basis. Some classes for various elementary or primary levels are held in the morning and others in the afternoon. This way the acute classroom lack can be remedied. In the case of the scheduling of certain classes at the Daniel R. Aguinaldo National High School in Matina where certain sections under the Science, Technology and Engineering (STE) discipline of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the plan needs some re-thinking by whoever was or were behind it. We were told by parents of some STE students that they are apprehensive of the schedule because there are sections whose classes are proposed to start at 5:45 in the morning. And while it is beneficial to the students since the classes that start that early will only be every Monday but at 5:45 a.m. it is too early for some of the STE students who are residing in places far from the school and even be risky for those who live in the interior portion of the barangay. Yes, for the students to catch up with the transportation at designated terminals or along the road, they have to be up as early as 3:30 in the morning. They have to prepare for everything they need before leaving their houses. They have to eat a very early breakfast. Hence, their parents should be up much earlier in order to prepare the morning Correspondents:
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meal. Then the students will need to have their morning rituals fixed before rushing to get their ride. And even if the students leave the house at 5 in the morning they cannot be certain if there are already available public transport by then. Most of all, by going out of their residence and walking to the terminal or idling themselves at the roadside waiting for public utility vehicles that early in the morning risks are not far behind considering that during that period darkness is still very much around and one cannot be certain if people with criminal intentions are already resting. What if something untoward happens to the students during the period of waiting for transport? Who will assume responsibility? No, it is not just the perpetrators or those who are supposed to keep the barangays safe and sound and free of criminal elements. Layout Artists:
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The school and its officials, or even the Department of Education (DepEd) Division and regional levels should be looked into as possibly responsible for the perdition that the students would possibly suffer. Why, because the school officials are the ones who made the schedule and the Regional or division offices are the ones who approved of such scheduling of classes. As we said earlier we understand fully the predicament of DepEd. But we believe that such an idea should undergo a re-thinking process because while it is intended as a solution to a long-prevailing problem of lack of classrooms in public schools, it is also putting the lives of students who will fall under that too early class schedule at high risk of being victimized by roving criminals. Why not adjust the schedule to about 6:30 in the morning? That starting hour of classes for the concerned sections is already pretty safe for students. We hope our friend DepEd supervisor and concurrent Principal of DRANHS will start the process of reviewing the proposed schedule before it’s too late. **************************** Like several others who claimed to have some close or simple acquaintance with the late President Fidel V. Ramos, we too had our short but memorable moments with him before his election, during his incumbency and after his retirement. We were taught by the late FVR how to be video-taped even with our eyeglasses on but sans the reflection of light from the eyewear. It was during the 10th anniversary of the signing of the peace agreement with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in 2006 when FVR was in Davao City to commemorate the occasion. The program was held at the Davao Convention Center. We were one of those who had the luck to get invited. When FVR went up the stage to talk he started with some light banters. He called the late Zafiro Respicio to join him. When Zaf who was at the back did not heed the late President he called us instead since we were seated at the front. FVR asked us if as a reporter we also had the opportunity to be video-recorded or photographed. We answered yes. Immediately he gave us advice on how not to be looking hazy because of the reflection of the eyeglasses we wear. FVR told us to bring along an extra eyewear minus the glass and with only the frame left. He showed us the one he was wearing and by poking his finger on the eye frame we knew then that it was without glasses. Then he took the unlighted cigar from his mouth and placed it in the glass frame and loo it went through without any hindrance. That was FVR in his light moments. And we had it captured in still camera, the one treasure we cherish from the late President. Rest in Peace, Sir.
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FVR, the Peacemaker QUEZON CITY (MindaNews) -- Our deepest condolences to the family of our beloved FVR – Tita Ming, her daughters Angel, Cristy, Carolina, Gloria, and her grandchildren. We share your loss. When Fidel V. Ramos (FVR) ran for President in 1992, only two elected senators joined his slate: his sister, the late Senator Leticia R. Shahani, and my mother, former Senator Santanina T. Rasul. I remember the meeting with the late President Corazon Aquino, when she requested my mother to be on the Ramos senatorial team. Mama was already on the well-organized LDP (Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino) slate at the time. But Mama said yes immediately because she owed so much to President Cory, who had supported her candidacy fully. When FVR first met with his senatorial candidates, Mama worried that he didn’t have too much charisma. He definitely was not a politician. Mama despaired over his speech delivery during the first sorties – so stiff! However, during the campaign, we saw his transformation from a military leader to a political leader. FVR was a quick study and he blossomed into a more responsive speaker. It was an impressive transformation. Even more impressive was the transformation of his public persona into the caring, sensitive and inclusive leader that he truly was. He cared about Mindanao. Early on as President-elect, he requested Mama to bring the Muslim leaders together to meet with him. We had that first meeting at DBP, where FVR asked the leaders to formulate a Mindanao agenda. Peace, of course, was a priority. That early, he had us sharing, caring and daring (SCD). One of his first initiatives for peace was to reach out to the MNLF to return to the negotiating table, tapping Ruben Torres who was Chair Nur Misuari’s buddy in UP. FVR signed Executive Order 125, defining the Three Principles Underlying the Comprehensive Peace Process and the Six Paths to Peace, created OPAPP. He appointed the late Ambassador Manuel Yan as Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (PAPP). The negotiations finally resulted in the signing of the GRP-MNLF Final Peace Agreement on September 2, 1996, the first peace accord in Asia. FVR and MNLF Chair Misuari received the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Peace Prize. The award honors “living individuals and active public or private bodies or institutions that have made a significant contribution to promoting, seeking, safeguarding or maintaining peace, in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations and the Constitution of UNESCO.” The peace process had its ups and downs but FVR never let
SHE TALKS PEACE: AMINA RASUL the downs deter him from the path to peace. Thank you, our Steady Eddie, for your consistency and constancy. He had a soft spot for young people and wanted them to be part of decision making. FVR had appointed me Presidential Adviser on Youth Affairs with Cabinet rank and asked me to help him create a government agency for youth development. At the time, a bill establishing the National Youth Commission was in Congress. The bill was finally passed and signed into law on June 7, 1995. FVR appointed me as the first Chair of NYC. Meeting with him to discuss the appointments of Commissioners, I recommended that he appoint young leaders from other political parties, as part of his UST strategy - unity, solidarity, teamwork. FVR readily agreed and gave me a free hand. Thus, PDP’s Koko Pimentel of Mindanao, former Provincial Board Member Joeyboy Holganza, son of the late Cebu opposition leader, LDP’s Jojo Mitra, and Celine Madamba for Lakas Youth were appointed as the first set of Commissioners of NYC. Any other President would have simply appointed members of his own party. Not FVR. SK National President Ryan Culima of Butuan joined, as mandated by law. Cesar Chavez, a media practitioner, was also appointed. This is one of the many anecdotes I can share about how FVR was consultative and inclusive, two traits that drove his insistence on CSW or “complete staff work.” All of us in Cabinet learned to do CSW, if we needed anything approved by FVR. We had to make sure we consulted and got the agreement of all affected agencies. The first time I submitted a recommendation to FVR, without doing CSW, my memo came back to me with comments in red (including edits) in all paragraphs. The paper had more red than black ink. I felt like I had received an “F.” Needless to say, I never submitted a memo again without doing my CSW. When we organized the first National Youth Parliament, a mandate of NYC, I suggested to FVR that leaders of the Parliament be allowed to observe a Cabinet Meeting. He instructed that 20 young leaders join the meeting. FVR welcomed them and asked that they move their chairs closer to the Cabinet members. He also asked one young leader to sit beside him. That kid was nervous as hell. Throughout the meeting, FVR would lean towards the young man, talk to him, even making him laugh.
Defense Secretary Rene de Villa then suggested that the youth leaders be excused as he was going to present on security matters. FVR said “no, they will lead someday and they should know the dangers we face.” After the meeting, the young leaders told me what a life-changing experience that was. Youth participation was not just propaganda for FVR, it was real. Thank you, President Ramos, for encouraging and supporting Filipino youth. I became closer to FVR when he became Citizen Eddie. He enjoyed our visits to his office at the Ramos Peace and Development Foundation (RPDev), with young people, Muslim and civil society leaders. He accepted all our invitations to speak at conferences organized by the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy - on peace, on autonomy, on security. The last conference he keynoted for us was the two-day South East Asia Conference on Peace and the Prevention of Violent Extremism, part of the activities when the Philippines chaired ASEAN in 2017. Over 400 delegates joined us from ASEAN and its partner countries. I was told that he might not be able to attend, as he was unwell. But he did, adding gravitas – and jokes – to the conference. As usual, he threw out his printed speech, saying “Amina wanted me to read this but it’s too long.” FVR’s concluding message focused on UST – unity, solidarity and teamwork. He said “There should be one Asia, one Europe, one Oceana, one World, one family.” Thank you, President Ramos - our Tiger Eddie, our Steady Eddie – for including all of us - the young, the minorities, civil society. Thank you for making us feel that we mattered. Until we meet again, we will remember your alphabet lessons: SCD, CSW, UST! We will care for Team Philippines, as you wanted us to do. Kakayanin po namin ito. Note: Dear readers, I apologize for my long absence in this space. I caught COVID, although I have already received a booster. While it was a mild case, the after effects were terrible. For weeks, I couldn’t concentrate and felt tired all the time. My brain felt like cotton. I do hope that all of you still take precautions – mask when in crowded places like malls, wash your hands often. Meanwhile, our podcast “She Talks Peace” is celebrating its first year anniversary. Do join us and listen to our conversations on Spotify, Apple, Google and other platforms. A new episode is released every Sunday. (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. Amina Rasul is the President of the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy, an advocate for Mindanao and the Bangsamoro, peace, human rights, and democracy).
Reviving the Anti-Turncoatism Bill: A Poor Priority MATALAM, North Cotabato (MindaNews / 5 August) — Former President and now Representative of the 2nd congressional district of Pampanga, Gloria MacapagalArroyo, has filed anew the Anti-Turncoatism bill in the House of Representatives. The bill seeks to prohibit so-called political butterflies or politicians who switch political affiliations before, during, or immediately after elections. In the bill’s explanatory note, Rep. Arroyo said, “Our history tells us that political parties in the Philippines are normally used only as political vehicles to win an election. Hence, most political aspirants change political parties for convenience rather than because of conviction.” A similar bill dubbed “Anti-Balimbing” (Senate Bill No. 3214) which was co-authored by the late Sen Edgardo J. Angara and Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has been pending in the Senate since 2012. Sen. Angara expressed the opinion that the present multi-party system is confusing and encourages turncoatism. Since party alliances are allowed it is easy for any politician to switch to the political party in power. As a result, political loyalty or adherence to political ideology and conviction is not the guiding principle of the turncoats but partisan interest. Both bills seek to impose stiffer penalties for turncoats and to prevent them from running under their new political party in the election immediately succeeding such transfer. They are likewise prohibited from holding public positions under their new party.
THINK TALK MAUGAN P. MOSAID Both bills also seek to put up a Political Development Fund (PDF – sounds like PDAF) which will supplement the operating funds of accredited political parties for party development and campaign expenditures. While I have not read the full text of both bills, I am assuming that the PDF shall come from public funds appropriated for the purpose, otherwise, it is not logical to call it supplemental funds to the party’s operating funds if these money come from the same private source either in the form of donations and/or those put up by the individual candidates belonging to the same political party. This is ridiculous as taxpayers are now duped into financing the political activities of candidates regardless of whether they like the political aspirants or not. This unnecessary spending of public funds for an exercise that is supposed to be private and borne by the candidates is immoral especially at a time that the country is reeling from the aftermath of excessive borrowings intended to curb the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy, more particularly, business closures and labor displacement. What we would like to see now is a Congress that prioritizes the expenditure of public funds on more urgent matters like the passage of priority measures proposed by
PBBM (Pres. Bongbong Marcos) during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 25, 2022 to support his administration’s development agenda. Ten of the President’s 19 proposed legislative measures have something to do with economic reforms and expediting the country’s economic recovery. They are: 1) National government right-sizing, 2) Budget modernization, 3) Tax valuation reform, 4) Passive income and financial taxation, 5) Government financial assistance to distress enterprises for economic recovery, 6) Enactment of enabling law for the natural gas industry, 7) Amendment to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act, 8) eCommerce law, 9) e-Government act, and 10) Amendment to the build-operate-transfer law. One of the requisites of pump-priming the economy is a sound fiscal management which include, among others, rational spending especially those that give high rate of return at shorter payback period. Political reform, while it may be necessary, is not a high priority at this point in time. What the country needs now are statesmen who will put country first above self-serving political interests. (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)
AUGUST 08 & 2022 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31,09, 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 JUNE 2022 AND GADGETS THAT EXPIRES ON JULY 2022 WILL BE DISPLAYED IN A PUBLIC AUCTION ON AUGUST 16, 2022 AT 9:00AM.
All Pawned items that expired until the month of JUNE 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 HUNYO 2022, kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.
BRANCHES AUCTION DATE BAJADA AUGUST 02, 2022 (Beside NBI Office) BABAK SAMAL AUGUST 23, 2022 SAN PEDRO AUGUST 09, 2022 CABAGUIO AUGUST 26, 2022 TIBUNGCO AUGUST 30, 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 JUNE 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 JUNE 2022, if not renewed or redeemed on or before AUGUST 15, 2022 will be sold to the public on AUGUST 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 HUNYO 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong AGOSTO 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 MAYO 2022, ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa na nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.
EXPIRY DATES JUNE 2022
AUCTION DATES AUGUST 11, 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 AUGUST 19, 2022 AUGUST 17, 2022
TEL. NOS. (082) 321-1814 (082) 296-4130
PANABO’S PAWNSHOP, INC. Panabo (Main) Panabo (Branch)
AUGUST 31, 2022 AUGUST 15, 2022
(084) 628-8418 (084) 628-842
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All pawned items that expired during the Months of JUNE 2022 (Regular Items) and JULY 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 FEBRUARY 16, 2022 TO MARCH 15, 2022. If not redeemed or renewed on or before AUGUST 19, 2022 will be sold to the Public Auction on AUGUST 22, 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 FEBRUARY 16, 2022 TO MARCH 15, 2022 if
not redeemed or renewed on AUGUST 19, 2022 will be sold to the Public Auction on AUGUST 22, 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 AUGUST 16, 2022 AUGUST 16, 2022 AUGUST 16, 2022 AUGUST 16, 2022 AUGUST 16, 2022 AUGUST 16, 2022 AUGUST 16, 2022
TEL. NO. 327-8832 327-6275 327-8503 392-3022 333-9945 296-8081 235-3473
AUGUST 08 & 09, 2022
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All pawned items at METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP that expired until the month of JUNE 2022, if not redeemed or renewed on or before JULY 18, 2022, will be sold to the Public on AUGUST 18, 2022. Gipahibalo and tanan na ang METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired hangtod sa bulan sa HUNYO 2022. Kung dili malukat sa dili pa moabot ang AGOSTO 18, 2022, ibaligya sa publiko karong AGOSTO 20, 2022. EXPIRY DATES JUNE 2022
AUCTION DATES AUGUST 18, 2022
EURO CIRCLE PAWNSHOP SAN PEDRO ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-0521
EURO MAIN PAWNSHOP ILUSTRE ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-7511 MATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL - TEL. NO.: 306-0665
EURO STAR PAWNSHOP ILUSTRE ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-0667
EURO SUN PAWNSHOP
SAN PEDRO ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-3321
Roque Bldg., Matina Crossing, Davao City Tel. # 234-6367
PAWNS NOT REDEEMED/RENEWED WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER EXPIRY D AT E S W I L L B E A U C T I O N E D O N AUGUST 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 JUNE 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 HUNYO 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.
AUGUST 16, 2022 AUGUST 16, 2022 AUGUST 05, 2022 AUGUST 08, 2022 AUGUST 25, 2022 AUGUST 16, 2022 AUGUST 19, 2022
291-2406 291-2952 241-0223 224-3138 216-3425 291-1349 327-2348
JUNE 2022 JULY 2022
AUG. 12, 2022 AUG. 15, 2022 DAVAO VAULT SP
AUG. 15, 2022
Door #7Realty Bldg. beside Lakitan Mall San Pedro street, Davao City (Tel No.: 228-9322
GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP INC. / GABBY’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP INC. TEL NO.: 321-2185 / 234-4844
All Pawned items at GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP, INC. and GABBYS’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP, INC. that expired until the month of JUNE 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 HUNYO 2022, kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag. BRANCHES
AUCTION DATE
TEL. NOS.
SAN PEDRO
AUGUST 16, 2022
321-2185
ILUSTRE
AUGUST 02, 2022
234-4844
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Although she admitted that the vaccine against the virus does not promise total protection from it, Schlosser said that getting vaccinated ensures a layer of protection as the person
will only suffer lesser effects if he or she is infected. The city government has continued to hold vaccination operations in 18 district health centers during weekdays.
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benefit of the public," Padilla explained. Covered by the bill are casual or contractual employees occupying first level career civil service positions in the clerical, trades, and custodial services, involving non-professional or sub-professional work in a non-supervisory or supervisory capacity. Government employees who will qualify should meet the conditions, including a certificate of no pending administrative case; and should not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving "moral turpitude, disgraceful or immoral conduct, dishonesty, examination
irregularity, drunkenness or addiction to drugs." They should also not have been dishonorably discharged from the military service or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government. The latest CSC data showed there are about 157,000 non-career or nonCSC eligible employees in the government; about 450,000 are under job order, and about 132,000 employees are in contract service. Under the law, an employee cannot be appointed to a regular position without CSC eligibility even if the education, experience, and training requirements are met. (PNA)
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Citing government data, he said some 15.9 million Filipinos have received their first Covid-19 booster shots while over 1.2 million have received their second booster doses. Marcos admitted it is still far from the government’s target of administering at least 23 million Covid-19 booster shots within his first 100 days in office. “Kaya hindi tayo magsasawang pakiusapan ang ating LGU na maging mas agresibo dito sa kampanyang ito (We will not get tired of asking our LGUs to be more aggressive in this campaign),” he said. He acknowledged that getting more Filipinos to get their Covid-19 jabs and booster shots is not easy but it is crucial to reopening more sectors. “Hindi man ito ganung kasimple pero kapag tama ang paghahanda ay siguradong magiging matagumpay ito (It might not be that simple, but if our preparation is done right, I am sure this will be successful),” he added. According to Marcos, the resumption of in-person classes will revive economic activities in establishments around schools such as school supplies stores, retail industry, and the like and in public transport. Parents will also have the opportunity to go back to work while their children are in school, which means an increase in workforce. “Kapag ito ay naging matagumpay, hindi lang ito balik-eskuwela kundi
balik-negosyo, balik-hanapbuhay at balik-kaunlaran. Ito ay masasabi ring malaking tulong sa malawakang kilusan natin ng pagbubukas ng ekonomiya (If this becomes successful, it won’t only mean the resumption of classes but also the resumption of business, livelihood, and economic development. This would be a huge help to our efforts to reopen the economy),” he said. Marcos reminded industries to continue enforcing minimum public health standards to prevent a spike in Covid-19 cases. “Maraming industriya ang magiging bahagi at makikinabang sa hakbang na ito kung kaya’t dapat nating siguruhin na ang lahat ay handang-handa (A lot of industries will take part and benefit from this step so we need to make sure that everyone is ready),” he added. Marcos personally visited a vaccination site in Pasig on August 1 to observe and encourage more to receive primary and booster shots. “Wala naman tayong ibang panlaban dito kung hindi ang vaccine. Huwag na po natin hintayin na dumami pa ang mga kaso at maging mahirap na naman ang ating pagpunta sa trabaho, ang ating paglabas ng bahay (We have no other defense against this other than the vaccine. Let's not wait for the cases to increase and to become difficult for us to go to work, to leave our homes),” he said in his speech. (PNA)
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standards considering that the COVID-19 pandemic has not been curbed. She added that the cluster has also taken into account the needed resources in deploying such a huge contingent to secure those who want to participate in the festival, they may be residents or visitors. “Most probably naa gyud ta’y augmentation kay dinha pa lang sa IndakIndak ug Pamulak, aduna ta’y 4,200 na itag-tag na personnel sa activity area mismo. Naga-estimate ta og 4,200 na personnel sa
kana lang adlawa para muprovide og security coverage,” Gaspan said. Also, she urged those who want to attend the festivities to follow the policies like the prohibition of flying drones except when they are able to secure clearances. Wearing of jackets and bringing of sharp objects, alcoholic drinks and firearms are also not allowed in the activity areas. She also urged parents not to bring their small children to crowded events.
11 INTERSECTIONS... Regulated sila kay kung dili mu-cross diretso sa Roxas so pwede sila makasulod pero kutob ra sila didto,” he said. Abude said there is a need to close more roads to prevent vehicles from getting trapped.He added that the 21 intersections that will be closed are the ones leading to Roxas Boulevard for Pichon: the corners of Bolton, Anda, and Pelayo; for Mabini: Aurora Quezon, Padre Gomez, Pag-asa, and Padre Faura. Also included are the corners of Ramon Magsaysay and Camus. Abude said the areas
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for the Indak-Indak exhibition are Veterans Rotunda located on the corner of C. Bangoy St., Ramon Magsaysay Ave., and Roxas Ave; the corner near Apo View and San Pedro Square. “With the duration of the activities sa Kadayawan, naa ta’y 980 ka personnel (For the duration of the Kadayawan Activities we have a total of 937 personnel),” Abude said. He said that the CTTMO forms part of the integrated safety and security plan for Kadayawan. By Rhoda Grace B. Saron
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ties under the Negotiated Sale only, while for buyer-initiated bulk sale (BIBS), ROPA may be in various stages for disposal, which are first and second Public Auction or Negotiated Sale. Pag-IBIG Fund urges the buyers to purchase properties in bulk or group sale for a much higher discount rate of 40 percent for approved P10 million to P50 million worth of properties; 42 percent discount for more than P50 million to P100 million; and 45 percent for sales of more than P100 million for both regular bulk sale and BIBS. The Pag-IBIG Fund also clarified that if the buyers fail to secure properties worth P10 million in their first attempt, they are still entitled to bid or submit another request for three consecutive attempts within five successive postings of properties to meet the ceiling prices set by Pag-IBIG
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to qualify for the discounts. Pag-IBIG Fund only approves cash payments or short-term installments and requires a fee of 5 percent of the net selling price. On top of the down payment, a P5,000 cash bank per property for short-term installments is needed. Once Pag-IBIG Fund approves the properties under regular bulk or BIBS, the members of employees, associations, or cooperatives will have to sign a memorandum of agreement with Pag-IBIG Fund stating the properties sold and the terms of payment, including the qualified discount. With the considerable discount on buying bulk sales, Pag-IBIG Fund and SHDA encourage cooperatives to extend their services to their employees to access the government's affordable housing.
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consumers who need connectivity for work, learning, entertainment, and communications,” said Atty. Froilan Castelo, Globe Group general counsel. “This is why we have been working closely with the police, local government units and other stakeholders to stop this crime that affects critical ICT infrastructure, leading to service disruption that ultimately affects our customers,” Castelo said. Globe seeks to protect its infrastructure as it aims
to continuously build up its network to provide Filipinos equitable access to connectivity. This is in line with its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which fosters innovation and infrastructure as drivers of economic growth and development. Globe calls on the public to help stop cable theft by immediately reporting incidents to the Globe Security Hotline 0906-3244626 or by sending an email to bantaykable@ globe.com.ph.
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and renewable energy, from its Tiwi-MakBan geothermal power plants, and PV Sinag’s solar power facilities, which are operated and managed by AboitizPower subsidiary Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. (ARI). AboitizPower, together with its partners, is the Philippines' largest owner and operator of renewable energy based on installed capacity. AboitizPower Senior Vice President for Commercial Operations Sandro Aboitiz said they are “thrilled to be SM Prime’s partner in building sustainable lifestyle cities.” “We thank SM Prime for trusting us to be their partner in their transition to clean and renewable energy. It is a privilege to be given the opportunity to power various SM Prime properties with our renewable assets,” he added. ARI Vice President
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for Commercial Strategy, Sales, and Engagement David Aboitiz said they consider it a great milestone to be part of SM’s transition towards renewable energy. “We are working to rapidly expand our renewable energy portfolio as the demand for Cleanergy grows. We have supported a growing number of corporations transitioning to more renewable energy and we are excited at the prospect of seeing a future where Cleanergy is the norm,” he said. Throughout this decade, AboitizPower aims to expand its Cleanergy portfolio, in support of the government's efforts to promote renewable energy in the country. AboitizPower aims to build an additional 3,700 MW of renewable energy, growing its existing Cleanergy capacity threefold by 2030.
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The company has also ramped up its community support specifically in the areas of livelihood, sustainable farming, food availability, and security. Projects such as the Agro-Industrial Group’s Kabalikat Village Hub, Flour Division’s Flourish Pilipinas, Sugar & Renewables Division’s Project SALIG, and its Sustainable Potato Program, are among URC’s initiatives towards building a sustainability roadmap that
includes responsible sourcing, production, consumption and developing the capabilities of communities for better livelihood. “In the coming years, we will continue to build upon our heritage of sustainable success through the programs and targets laid out in this sustainability report: from reducing our environmental impact all the way to achieving 100 percent quality and food safety certifications for our products,” said Lee.
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Blinken reaffirms US commitment to Mutual Defense Treaty MANILA – United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday assured President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that the US would honor its decades-old commitment to the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT). Blinken made the assurance after he paid a courtesy call on the President at Malacañang Palace to strengthen the ties between the two countries. "We’re committed to the Mutual Defense Treaty. We’re committed to working with you on shared challenges," Blinken said. “What’s so striking to me, Mr. President, is that (we’re) working together on bilateral relations between us, we’re working together in the region, and increasingly, we’re working globally.” Signed on Aug. 30, 1951, the MDT is an accord that stipulates that the Philippines and the US would support each other if either of them were to be attacked by an external party. Blinken described the US commitment to the MDT as "ironclad," adding that "an armed attack on Philippine Armed Forces public vessels or aircraft in the South China Sea would invoke the US Mutual Defense commitments under that treaty."
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Aside from securing the Philippines' maritime domain, he said the US will continue to partner with Filipino fishermen and scientists to preserve its maritime resources, which he said are under threat from illegal fishing. Marcos, meanwhile, said the 70-year-old joint defense pact is in "constant evolution." "The Mutual Defense Treaty is in constant evolution. I’d like to think of it,” Marcos said. “As I spoke with your Ambassador sometime when she came, is that we cannot, we can no longer isolate one part of our relationship from the other. We are too closely tied because of the special relationship between the US and the Philippines, and the history that we share.” He also recognized the assistance and support the Philippines has received from the US over the years, noting that it could no longer be "categorized as one thing or another because they cover such a large scope.” In a statement, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said apart from defense and security cooperation, the President and Blinken also talked about other issues that include renewable energy, climate change mitigation, agriculture, food security, and the coronavirus disease
2019. Cruz-Angeles said Blinken also hailed Filipino nurses in the US, calling them "angels who are caring in so many ways." Among those present in the meeting were US Ambassador MaryKay Loss Carlson, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink, Director of the Secretary of State's Policy Planning Staff Salman Ahmed, Spokesperson Ned Price, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Thomas Sullivan, and Political Counselor Brett Blackshaw. The US Secretary of State also had a meeting with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Saturday. Manalo, meanwhile, is optimistic about the two nations' cooperation, which he said also expands to counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, among others. Asked if a joint patrol in the West Philippine Sea is possible under this administration, Manalo answered in the affirmative but clarified that it would have to be discussed first. "In our view, joint patrols between the Philippines and the United States can take place, they are under the ambit of
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the MDT and also within the context of the Mutual Defense Support and Security Engagement Board," he said. "So I think this is an issue
which will be continued to be explored bilaterally. And as I mentioned, there are existing multiple platforms for which discussions of this nature could
be held," Manalo added. The bilaterals between the two top diplomats was held virtually after Blinken's meeting with President Marcos.
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Tayag, design by MiguelMari, Holy Angel University, Inc. NDBD chair Dante Francis Ang II said the NBA has been a tradition since 1982 for recognizing “the best books written, published, and designed in the Philippines.” “Administering the 39th National Book Awards, from the submission of 276 nominated books to the seven months’ long reading and deliberations stage, faced delays due to intermittent lockdowns. But as we start
anew, we find solace in rediscovering the best of Filipino stories. I tell you that with certainty because as we redraw our worlds, the role of books in helping us answer questions the pandemic has brought about has never been more apparent,” he said. He reiterated the NDBD’s mandate of “ensuring continuous book production among our stakeholders, from authors to editors, to artists, to translators and to publishers.” (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)
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Best Book of Nonfiction Prose in English: Biyaheng Pinoy: A Mindanao Travelogue by Edilberto N. Alegre, Ateneo de Manila University Press Best Book of Nonfiction Prose in Filipino: Balager by Emmanuel T. Barrameda, Isang Balangay Media Productions Best Book of Essays in English: The Philippines Is Not a Small Country by Gideon Lasco, Ateneo de Manila University Press Best Anthology in English: Mindanao Harvest 4 by Jaime An Lim, Christine F. Godinez-Ortega, Ricardo M. De Ungria (Editors), Far Eastern University Publications Best Book of Drama: Salvador/Javier at Iba Pang Dula by Lito Casaje, University of the Philippines Press and Two Women as Specters of History: Lakambini and Indigo Child by Rody Vera, Ateneo de Manila University Press Best Book of Literary
Criticism in English: Sensing Manila by Gary C. Devilles, Ateneo de Manila University Press Best Book of Literary History in English: Songs Sprung from Native Soils: More Conversations with Eight Mindanao Writers by Ricardo M. De Ungria (Editor), Xavier University Press Best Book of Literary Criticism in Filipino: Faustino Aguilar: Kapangyarihan, Kamalayan, Kasaysayan by Epifanio San Juan Jr, University of Santo Tomas Publishing House Best Book of Poetry in English: When Bridges Are Down, Mountains Too Far: New Poems by Gémino H. Abad, University of the Philippines Press and We Shall Write Love Poems Again by Dinah Roma, University of Santo Tomas Publishing House Best Book of Poetry in Filipino: Ruta: Mga Bago at Piling Tula by Benilda S.
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE BALDOMERA ARQUESAL AMONG HEIRS Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late BALDOMERA ARQUESAL who died intestate on December 15, 1941 at Peñaplata, Samal, Davao; during their life time with her husband POLICARPO ORDANEZA they were able to acquire their conjugal property a parcel of land with improvements situated in the Barrio of Mambago, (Now Municipality of Babak) Province of Davao del Norte, covered by ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 2306 of the Registry of Deeds for the Province of Davao, described to wit: Beginning at the point marked 1 on plan H-150168, N. 17 dog. 87’ E., 5612.50 m. more or less from B.L.B.N. No. 3, Barrio of Peñaplata, District of Samal, containing an area of 23.5435 hectares more or less. That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, the above mentioned described property has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE BALDOMERA ARQUESAL AMONG HEIRS made and executed by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 172; Page No. 49; Book No. XXI; Series of 1970 of the Notary Public PRAMIN R. DIANCO. (MT- Aug. 1, 8 & 15, 2022)
Santos, Ateneo de Naga University Press Best Graphic Literature: Tarantadong Kalbo Volume 1 by Kevin Eric Raymundo, Komiket Inc. Best Translated Book: The World is Still Beautiful by Lazaro Francisco, translated by Mona Highley, Ateneo de Manila University Press For the Non-Literary Division: Best Book On Art: Philippine Cinema, 1897-2020 by Gaspar A. Vibal and Dennis S. Villegas; edited by Teddy O. Co, Vibal Group Best Book on Professions: Cool Minds, Brave Hearts: The People of the Philippine Central Bank by Roel R. Landingin, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Best Book in the Social Sciences: Rethinking Filipino Millennials: Alternative Perspectives on a Misunderstood Generation by Jayeel Cornelio (Editor), University of Santo Tomas Publishing House
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late REYNALDO FLOR PANOPIO, who died intestate on July 22, 2020; That the deceased REYNALDO FLOR PANOPIO at the time of his death left the following property situated in the Barrio of Sasa, City of Davao; more particularly described to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-128748 A parcel of land (Lot 25, Psd-11-019614, being a portion of Lot 3-A-2, Psd-11-018883), situated in the Barrio of Sasa, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SIX (156) SQUARE meters more or less; That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, the above mentioned described property has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 86; Page No. 19; Book No. 75; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public JOSELITO D. SEVILLA of Davao City. (MT-Aug. 1, 8 & 15, 2022)
Turnover of Assistance for Ms. Lydia De Vega – Mercado BY: JERWIN PALO NOHAY
THE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) led by PCSO Chairperson Junie E. Cua and PCSO Vice Chairperson and General Manager Melquiades A. Robles turned over the check amounting to Five Hundred Thousand Pesos Only (Php500,000.00) to Ms. Lydia De Vega thru her daughter Ms. Stephanie Mercado de Koenigswarter at the PCSO Main Office Conservatory Building, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City on August 2, 2022 The donation will be used for the medical expenses of Ms. De Vega at the Makati Medical Center for her chemotherapy and other medical treatment.
IN PHOTO: Chairperson Junie E. Cua (left) and General Manager Melquiades A. Robles (right) handing over the check to Ms. Stephanie Mercado - Koenigswarter.
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More News 3 Mindanao books win in National Book Awards MINDANAO TIMES
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews) – Three books on Mindanao are among 27 winners in the 39th National Book Awards given out by the National Book Development Board (NDBD) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC). The NBA is an annual Publication in 2018. Ungria added. event but due to the COVAlegre’s wife, Joycie De Ungria interviewed ID-19 pandemic, it had its last thanked the NBDB and MCC Mindanawon writers Leoncio awarding in November 2019 for posthumously awarding Deriada, Noralyn Mustafa, for books published in 2018. her husband’s work. She also Jaime An Lim, Christine GodThe 39th NBA ceremony last thanked Lumads and Muslims inez-Ortega, Calbi Asain, Lia Saturday, July 30, was for in Mindanao who shared their Lopez-Chua, Telesforo Sungbooks published in 2019 and stories with Alegre. kit Jr, and Almayrah Tiburon. 2020. A total of 110 finalists Jaime An Lim also Deriada passed away vied for 25 awards. There thanked the organizers and the on April 3, 2019; Mustafa were two categories where “50 Mindanawon contributors on March 27, 2021 in Zamfinalists tied for the award. who shared their provocative boanga City and Sungkit in The three Mindanao stories about Mindanao’s rich Los Banos on July 18, 2022. books that won are Biyaheng and complicated past and The winners, as presented Pinoy: A Mindanao Trav- present.” during the awarding on July elogue by the late Edilberto “Their stories are inter- 30, are: N. Alegre for Best Book of esting stories. Their stories For the Literary Division: Non-Fiction Prose in English; are important stories. Their Best Novel in English: Songs Sprung from Native stories are necessary stories. Tiempo Muerto: A Novel by Soils: More Conversations Because they part of the na- Caroline S. Hau, Ateneo de with Eight Mindanao Writ- tional narrative of our people,” Manila University Press ers by Ricardo M. De Ungria he said. Best Novel in Filipino: (editor) for Best Book of LitDe Ungria’s message was Topograpiya ng Lumbay: erary History in English; and read for him by Dr. Arlene Imus Novel 6 by RM TopacioMindanao Harvest 4 edited Yandug of Xavier University. Aplaon, University of the by Jaime An Lim, Christine F. De Ungria thanked the eight Philippines Press Godinez-Ortega and Ricardo Mindanawon writers who Best Book of Short FicM. De Ungria for Best Anthol- agreed to be part of the book, tion in English: Voyager and ogy in English. Xavier University for publish- Other Fictions: The Collected Biyaheng Pinoy was ing it and the NDBD and MCC Stories of Jose Dalisay by Jose published by the Ateneo de “for their recognition of the Dalisay Jr, Anvil Publishing, Manila University Press in book’s value for Mindanao Inc. 2020 and edited by de Un- and to Philippine literature.” Best Book of Short Ficgria with foreword by Karl “Work on the various tion in Filipino: The Next Gaspar, Songs sprung by the literatures in this island is just Great Tagalog Novel at Iba Xavier University Press in beginning and any award for Pang Kuwento by Allan N. Cagayan de Oro City in 2019 these efforts here, while not Derain, University of the and Mindanao Harvest 4 by always forthcoming, is always Philippines Press the Far Eastern University inspiriting and inspiring,” de ( / 3 MINDANAO / 11)