Open season for love scams
SOCIAL media can play cupid especially for those actively seeking partners away from home and indeed, sometimes, two souls connect and make beautiful music happily ever after.
But not in the case of Ginnie.* She met Arthur, a foreigner, on Facebook, and learned a tough lesson.
“It was so uncanny that we share similar interests in movies, music and ce lebrities. He also followed Filipino icons that I liked, and was willing to listen to whatever I said, even if I was ranting. I felt comfort able talking to him about myself and circumstances, and I felt he gave quite sage advices. I really fell for
him,” Ginnie mused.
It was a whirlwind romance and two weeks into their friendship, she received a proposal from Arthur, and he informed her of his travel to Davao City to meet her family. He introduced himself as a Captain of a sea vessel and while still at sea, he said he wanted to send Ginnie a Mac laptop as gift. How ever, he claimed he does not have cash to pay the cost of the courier so he
requested Ginnie to send him money in the amount of USD500 to cover the cost, in the meantime.
This should have been a red flag, but Ginnie, be lieving Arthur’s sincerity, started raising the money in earnest. Her friends and relatives tried to talk her out of it but she was ada mant and finally got hold of enough cash by dipping into her savings and taking out loans. After sending
City gov’t allots P6-M for LGUs hit by calamities
BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON
The city council has set aside about P6 million as financial assistance to areas hit by calamities.
DAVAO CITY (Min daNews) – The current alignment of the multibillion Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) is the “shortest and most cost-effective,” Depart ment of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Davao
information officer Dean Ortiz said.
During the AFP-PNP press conference at the Royal Mandaya Hotel in Davao on Wednesday, Ortiz said it took the government two years to complete the feasibility study, contrary
to the claims of the Rodri guez family, a resort owner, that it was hastily under taken by government’s Hong-Kong-based consult ant, Ove Arup.
The landing point of the SIDC project, also
Under the resolution approved on Tuesday, the City Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Manage ment Council (LDRRMC) is tasked to use the Quick Response Fund (QRF) for these areas with provinces getting about P1 million each and municipalities getting P300,000 each.
The provinces of Qu
ezon and Nueva Ecija will get P1 million each while the towns of Macabebe, Pampanga; San Miguel, Bulacan; Patnanungan, Quezon; Candaba, Pam panga; Dingalan, Aurora; and Cabangan, Zambales will also get P300,000 after suffering from the wrath of typhoon Karding.
Abra will get P1 mil
lion and the municipali ties of Besao, Bauko, and Tadian in Mt. Province will also receive P300,000 after a strong earthquake hit the areas in July.
Another P300,000 has been set aside for Tampa kan after the South Cota bato town was flooded in July.
Samal resorts to sue ‘trespassing’ Chinese contractors, gov’t escorts
BY RHODA GRACE B. SARONThe Joint Task Force (JTF) Agila reported that six units of the New People’s Army between July and September.
Captain Mark Anthony Tito, 10th Infantry Divi
sion Public Affairs Office chief, identified the units as Regional Committee (SRC) 1, SRC 2, SRC 4, SRC 5, Guerilla Front 18, and the Regional Sentro
DAVAO CITY (Min daNews) – The owners of the Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort and Costa Ma rina Beach Resort are planning to file criminal complaints after an alleged “harassment” when a representative of a Chinese contractor of the multi-billion Samal IslandDavao City Connector (SIDC) project, accompanied by gov ernment workers, illegally
entered their properties on Tuesday.
In a statement dated October 4 but released on Wednesday, the Rodriguez family said trespassing, co ercion, and other criminal charges are being mulled against the resorts’ unwel come guests, including offi cials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), who arrived on
speedboats and were escorted by “armed men.”
They said the “Chinese contractors” were accom panied by several men who identified themselves as rep resentatives of the DPWH, of the Island Garden City of Samal, and the City Environ ment and Natural Resources Office of Panabo City.
The family claimed the group, onboard a speedboat
reportedly owned by a wellknown politician, illegally entered resort premises unan nounced.
“The surprise visitors requested audience with the resort owner and access to the foreshore areas to drill boreholes, claiming they were public properties,” the state ment read.
DPWH-Davao, however,
PH sells$2-B bonds
MANILA – The government again tapped the international market through the issuance of US$2 billion-worth of multi-tranche fixed rate global bonds, including a 25-year envi ronmental, social and governance (ESG) bond, its third so far this year.
In a statement on Thurs day, the Bureau of the Treas ury (BTr) said the first global bond issuance under the sec ond Marcos administration include a five-year, 10.5-year, and 25-year debt paper.
It said the five-year tenor fetched a coupon of 5.170 per cent, 120 basis points higher than the same tenor of the US Treasury.
Also, the 10.5-year’s cou pon rate stood at 5.609 per cent, 185 basis points higher than the US Treasury with the same tenor.
BTr said these rates are “35 bps tighter than an initial pricing guidance of US Treas ury plus 155 and 220 bps area, respectively.”
Coupon of the 25-year debt paper stood at 5.950 percent, 45 bps tighter than the pricing guidance of 6.550 percent, it said. BTr said the
paper was priced at 6.100 percent.
The latest debt issuance is the third for the country this year following the US$2.25 billion three-tranche bond offering last March and the four-tranche yen-denominated Samurai bond worth 70.1 bil lion Japanese yen in April.
Finance Secretary Benja min Diokno said the first debt issuance under the current administration “demonstrates investors' confidence in the new government and the ad ministration’s six-year plan of economic transformation to a more inclusive, resilient and prosperous economy.”
“The eight-point agenda of the new administration will improve real GDP (gross domestic product) growth, improve government finances, protect purchasing power, mitigate socioeconomic scar
ring and create more quality jobs,” he said.
Relatively, Finance Un dersecretary Mark Dennis Joven cited the strong demand for debt issuance.
“The repeated successes of all international bond issu ances by the Republic reflects the strong following from the global investor community for the Philippines and is a testa ment to the Republic’s robust credit profile and sound gov ernment finances,” he said.
Also, National Treasurer Rosalia de Leon said the latest bond sale “is an indication of the Philippines’ readiness to brave choppy waters in pursuit of excellent results.”
“Just as we were able to deftly capture a good execu tion window amid a daunting volatile market environment to attain our financing objec
Campaign to achieve beauty goals
WHETHER it’s for the long-awaited promotion at work, or for the right moment to take action, or when to go on a self-care break, Filipinas are constantly looking out for signs.
Homegrown beauty power brand Silka showed women every where the sign that their beauty goals are well within reach, at their first live event in three years — the recentlyheld launch of Silka’s #AngSignNa HanapMo campaign.
The event highlighted the im portance of recognizing green flags in finding the right beauty partner in the journey to look our best.
Does your beauty partner make you feel confident with alaga? Will your beauty partner cause you unnec essary hapdi? What is the track record of your beauty partner in delivering good and fast results?
Known for affordable highquality skincare products with its signature alaga, Silka continues to help more Filipinas achieve fairer and brighter skin with Silka Green Papaya Soap with VitaRich Actives.
Green papaya enzymes gently
exfoliate dead cells that make skin look dull, while the antioxidant properties of Vitamin E strengthen the skin’s protective barrier and improve overall skin condition. Also enriched with D-Panthenol that nourishes the skin, the re-formulated Silka Green Papaya Soap reveals fairer, brighter, and softer skin in just 7 days — with out dryness or stings caused by other harsh products.
“Since it was introduced in 2002, Silka Green Papaya Soap has been gaining acceptance in the market, and it has grown by 200% since 2016,” shared Jane Co, Vice President for Marketing of Cos metique Asia Corp, the company behind Silka. “This is a sign of good things to come for the brand, as we continue working towards our vision to provide Filipinas with quality products that make them look and feel their best.”
During the event, Silka's new est endorser Sue Ramirez was also presented to guests. A talented actress and singer, Sue is well-recognized for her appeal and signature spunk.
Aboitiz diversifies into data centers
ABOITIZ InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, has entered into a partnership with Edge ConneX (ECX), the pioneer in global hyperlocal to hyperscale data center solutions based in the United States. The joint venture aims to address the rising data usage in the Philippines by de veloping a data center platform that will house cloud service pro viders’ information technology (IT) equipment, enabling them to better support the Philippine market. The initial data center will be located in proximity to the National Capital Region and a secondary hyperscale campus is planned to be located in the Greater Manila Area.
The partnership – which will pave the way for the develop ment of hyperscale data centers across the Philippines – will leverage on ECX’ global data center platform, build and opera tional capabilities, and superior “hyperscale” customer relation ships. This is complemented by AIC’s local expertise, assets, and infrastructure portfolio, includ
ing its 1,400 hectares of prime industrial real estate and its af filiate AboitizPower’s diversified renewable energy capacity, which the company aims to triple by 2030.
Hyperscale data centers are massive business-critical facilities designed to efficiently support robust, scalable applica tions of cloud service providers. AIC and ECX aim to provide world-class cooling and power infrastructure solutions to “hyper scalers” and other key customers.
“Businesses are increasingly turning to cloud service provid ers — or “hyperscalers” — for cost efficiency, flexibility, and scalability; and thus the need for data centers has never been more demanding. This trend will continue with certainty and speed, and our efforts to seize the opportunities it offers have been proven successful with this latest landmark infrastructure deal for the Aboitiz Group,” said Sabin Aboitiz, president and CEO of the Aboitiz Group.
Ex-governor Migs is Alsons Dev director
ALSONS Development and Invest ment Corporation (Alsons Dev), the premier property developer and real estate pioneer in Davao City, has appointed former Sarangani Gov. Miguel A. Dominguez as its new director. As director, Dominguez oversees Alsons Dev’s business strategy and operations.
“Alsons Dev continues to build and expand its services to cater to our stakeholders’ needs and preferences, and Miguel’s appointment is a crucial step in advancing this goal. He will be responsible for further growing our existing properties and lead ing the development of upcom ing projects. This includes our expansion into the Soccsksargen region, where we will be launching our first mixed-use development outside Davao City,” said Nicasio I. Alcantara, compay president.
“With his experience as director of Alsons Aquaculture Corpora tion, we are confident that he will be able to lead Alsons Dev in the right direction, with the welfare of the community as his top priority.”
In her interview, Sue re vealed that she tries her best to go on “self-care breaks” when she sees signs like dullness or dryness on her skin. After being catapulted to superstardom by her breakout role in the hit series, “The Broken Marriage Vow,” her schedule has become incredibly hectic — so she relies on Silka Green Papaya Soap to take care of her skin, to keep it bright and radiant despite back-to-back commitments. She further added that all women de serve alagang Silka for their skin.
“All signs point to Sue be coming an even bigger star than she is now,” Apple de Belen, Silka’s Senior
Dominguez concurrently serves as director of Alsons Aq uaculture Corporation, the Phil ippines’ largest fully integrated aquaculture farm in Alabel, Sa rangani province; trustee for the Philippine Business for Social Progress and Philippine Business for Education; board member of the General Santos City Chamber of Commerce; vice chair of the Galing Pook Foundation and Ei senhower Fellowships Association of the Philippines; and trustee of Synergeia Foundation.
Alsons Dev is the real estate arm of the Alcantara Group, one of the largest and most diversi
How sweet, salty became spicy
SOME of you might have seen memes spread on social media about how a soda is now more expen sive than an alcoholic beverage, or you might have heard from a friend that they bought a soft drink at a local sari-sari store at twice its normal price. These are just some of the many effects of the shortage of sugar supply in the country which started earlier this year and is still felt until now.
Filipino business owners are becoming more and more worried about the deteriorating local supply of sugar. According to the Department of Agriculture - Sugar Regulatory Administration (DA-SRA), local supply is expected to last only until the third quarter of 2022. This would primarily impact producers and distributors of beverages and processed food prod ucts. However, the burden would eventually fall to the end consumers, as these producers may transfer the burden only to the customers by increasing their selling price.
LINE OF SIGHT
the importer’s application. The warehouses must be pre-inspected and must be positioned to avoid co-mingling of stocks. Should there be any do mestically produced sugar in the same warehouse, imported sugar shall be segregated for monitoring of the SRA. Each warehouse shall maintain a ledger that will record the dates of delivery of the imported sugar to the SRA-registered warehouse and the dates and volume of withdrawal of the same sugar by the industrial user or consumer.
BY WENDELL GANHINHINInitially, the DA-SRA released the Sugar Order No. 4, which directed the importation of 300,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar to the country. However, this was subsequently denied by the government while it resolved the alleged controversy on sugar hoarding.
On September 1, the President and Agriculture Secretary Ferdi nand Marcos, Jr. finally signed Sugar Order No. 2 or the Sugar Import Program issued by the DA-SRA. In this program, the DA is expected to import a maximum of 150,000 MT of refined sugar for Crop Year 2022-2023, which is expected to arrive not later than November 15, 2022. This would ensure an adequate and stable supply of sugar for domestic consumption, as well as stabilize sugar prices at a level reasonably profitable to the producers and fair to consumers.
Half of the 150,000 MT is allocated to industrial users while the other half is allocated to end consumers. The import program shall be open to all duly registered DA-SRA International Sugar Traders in good standing for Crop Years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022. Those who have participated in previous import programs as industrial users under Sugar Order No. 3, series of 2021-2022, are now disqualified to participate.
In this arrangement, each participant shall completely distribute their allocations to clients for industrial use and/or direct consumption one month from the receipt of the imported sugar. The imported sugar shall only be stored in SRA-registered warehouses or directly in the declared industrial user’s or consumer’s warehouse, as indicated in
The importers shall be subject to a perfor mance bond of P750.00 per 50 kg of sugar. Such bond will be released upon submission of proof of purchase of locally produced sugar with a volume equal to the imported sugar that may be allocated to the participant. The purchase thereof must be consummated not later than August 31, 2023. Noncompliance will render the bond forfeited in favor of DA-SRA for the benefit of fertilizer subsidy programs and other developmental programs to assist sugarcane farmers.
On top of sugar supply woes, the country is also experiencing a shortage of salt supply, where the Philippines has been importing 93% of its total salt supply in recent years, even though the country has more than 36,000 kilometers of shoreline. To aid this problem, the DA, together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, is looking for areas suitable to utilize as salt farms. The Department of Trade and Industry is also assisting in upgrading the production technologies of local salt producers and manufacturers.
The remedies for the sugar and salt shortage are underway; however, concerns remain whether the next shortage is just around the corner. Are the measures undertaken seen as temporary remedies? Are there better alternatives that the government can explore for us to have a sustainable supply of basic food commodities like sugar and salt? How will this impact the country and, ultimately, the end consumers in the long run?
Results are yet to be seen. For now, it seems we can only hope.
(Mr. Gahinhin is a partner & head of P&A Grant Thornton’s Cebu Office. P&A Grant Thornton is one of the leading audit, tax, advisory, and outsourcing firms in the Philippines, with 24 partners and more than 1000 staff members. Email your comments to pagrant thornton@ph.gt.com.)
Jess Dureza launches book Walked With Presidents
Working in government service had its ups and downs but it was a privilege of a lifetime for Jesus “Jess” G. Dureza, who joined government, particularly in the Of fice of the President.
It was probably destiny to have served not just one president of the Republic of the Philippines, but six in all, starting with the late President Fidel V. Ramos. The various experiences he had gave Jess the opportunity to share much of his expertise in his career as a lawyer, especially in the peace process.
In May, 2022, Jess Dureza launched his book Walked With Presidents at the University of Mindanao, Matina Campus with a brief program and signing for the patrons and guests who bought the book. It is a privilege not given to everyone to have worked and “walked” with President Fidel V. Ramos, Corazon Aquino, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Joseph Estrada, Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, III and Rodrigo R. Duterte in one’s lifetime!
THIS CHRISTMAS, MAKE LIFE EASIER WITH BOSTON BAY!
AS the most awaited holiday of the year, this season marks the start of Christmas gift shopping for our loved ones. Make Christ mas shopping easier by choosing practical gifts that last with a wide range of BOSTON BAY home appliances – from big ticket ap pliance items such as aircons, refrigerators, cooking ranges to small home appliances for party raffle prizes such as electric kettles, rice cookers, blenders, oven toast ers, microwave ovens, electric grills, electric fans and the like, BOSTON BAY appliances have these items in store for you.
BOSTON BAY takes pride on the appliance that are manufactured by leading global appliance manufactur ers. Our customers are assured that its appliance item offering is good quality, durable and affordable. It has also passed product safety standards set by our local regulations. With the goal of becoming an essential partner in every Filipino household, BOSTON BAY is committed to provide our customers with a wide
variety of high-quality yet affordable home appliances that homeowners will surely appreciate.
In time for the Christmas season, selected promotions are also being offered to our loyal customers such as free Air Cooler for every purchase of BOSTON BAY Air Purifiers, selected appliances items were also marked down in time for the holiday season to make gift giving more affordable.
BOSTON BAY great value appli ance items are exclusively available in all CitiHardware branches nation wide. In case you get very busy to head to nearby CitiHardware stores for in-store shopping, selected BOS TON BAY appliances are also avail able in Lazada and Shopee.
Water service interruption in some Lubogan WSS areas
DAVAO City Water District advises the public of a water service interruption on Octo ber 11, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM affecting portion of Lubogan Water Supply Sys tem, specifically Ramonena Relocation, Velarde Com pound, Sitio Bagahai, Apo Gulf Relocation, Puroks 3 and 6, Sitio Nalum, Tabigue Com pound, portion of Lubogan Road (from Lubogan Bang kas Road to Nalum Bridge), Rosalina Village III Phases 1 and 3, Mindawide Relocation, Virgul Village, and portion of IWHA Road (from Lubogan Road to Rosalina Village 3).
DCWD has to tempo rarily shut off water supply in the affected areas to give
way to the tapping of a newly installed pipeline to DCWD’s existing pipeline for the main line improvement at Purok 5, Sitio Bato in Brgy. Baliok. Once completed, this will allow for the accommodation of additional water service connections in Purok 5 in Sitio Bato.
The DCWD manage ment asks for the understand ing and cooperation of wouldbe-affected customers and advises them to store enough water prior to the schedule. Water supply may be restored earlier if work goes smoothly or later if unforeseen problems arise.
DCWD conducts flush ing after service works are
completed. However, once water is restored, customers are advised to open all faucets and allow water to run for at least two minutes. While do ing this, do not drink tap water immediately. Water may be boiled as an additional safety precaution.
For the latest water ser vice updates or any DCWDrelated concerns, the general public may contact DCWD’s 24-hour call center hotlines at 235-3293, 244-6767, 0927798-8966, 0925-511-3293, or 0908-441-0653 and chat sup port in the DCWD’s website (www.davao-water.gov.ph) or Facebook page (www.fa cebook.com/officialDCWD).
(Camille Margarette U. Solon)
Power interruptions in some northern areas of the city
DAVAO Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct two power interruptions on October 8, Saturday, affecting customers in the northern part of Davao City.
The first power interrup tion will be for 30 minutes anytime between 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and the normaliza tion or return of load back to its normal set-up will be for 30 minutes anytime between 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
These service disruptions
will be necessary to relocate the poles near Toyota, Lanang, Davao City.
Specifically affected are customers along N. Arroyo Street, from Davao Light Substation to Crossing JP Laurel Avenue, and neighbor ing areas.
Also affected are custom ers along JP. Laurel Avenue, from Go Hotel to Crossing Damosa, and neighboring areas.
Lastly, customers from
Mamay Road, from St. An thony Village to Crossing Damosa, and neighboring areas will also be affected by these service disruptions.
Davao Light apologizes for the inconvenience brought about by these scheduled power interruptions. But it will exert all efforts to restore electric service as scheduled or earlier. However, there may be instances where restora tion may extend beyond the
Crime suspect shot dead
SAMAL
said during the AFP-PNP Press Conference at the Royal Mandaya Hotel Davao on Wednesday, ad mitted that one Chinese national affiliated with state-owned China Road and Bridge Corporation was escorted by some officials from DPWH and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to undertake “in spection and validation.”
But Dean Ortiz, DPWHDavao information officer, denied that there was harassment or coercion.
He claimed the project man ager and a representative from the local government informed the family that they would dock at the Costa Marina.
He said the family even had a meeting with officials from CENRO and local government to discuss the project.
Ortiz said he was not privy to the details of the meeting but claimed it was “rather pleasant.”
He said the Chinese national was taken to the Bluejaz Beach Resort and Waterpark where representatives of the foreign contractor are billeted.
Asked if the speedboats were owned by Senator Christo pher Lawrence “Bong” Go, Ortiz denied, saying the water vehicles were rented by the DPWH and not sponsored by any politician.
The family said armed men “who looked menacing with their long firearms were requested to leave the property or deposit their firearms at the entrance to avoid alarming tourists and guests in
Davao’s most popular family resort.”
But Ensign Vasit Venturillo, station commander of the PCG Station in IGACOS, said only two personnel from Coast Guard were deployed to assist the Chinese national and other government officials.
“Our intention is to provide safety to them,” he said.
He said there were two speed boats with 8 to 10 pas sengers.
Ortiz added that they did not intend to bore holes on the Paradise Reef contrary to claims made by the resorts’ owners.
The Rodriguez family claimed that during the visits, permits and clearances for bore hole drilling were sought from the Chinese contractors but added that none were produced.
The family added that the resort manager explained that the “foreshore areas were covered by subsisting foreshore lease agree ments with the government.”
After a long discussion, the group of Chinese contractors and government personnel left in separate directions,” the fam ily added.
They said the RodriguezLucas family supports the SIDC Project but appealed for “its rea lignment,” offering to donate to DPWH its Lumos beach property as an alternative landing site in Samal Island to save the Para dise Reef, which the family has preserved for almost a century.
The landing point of the SIDC) project, also known as the Davao City-Samal Bridge, is situ ated on the coast of Costa Marina Beach Resort, which is adjacent to Paradise Island Park & Beach Resort in Barangay Caliclic, Ba bak District of IGACOS.
The Paradise Reef is a 300-meter contiguous reef situ ated on the coast of the two adjacent resorts, operated by the Rodriguez and Lucas families.
The family questioned the lack of prior consultation, say ing the present “alignment was chosen in a workshop in Manila without the participation of local landowners and stakeholders.”
They added that the Envi ronmental Compliance Certificate for the SIDC project was issued without a prior Protected Area Management Board clearance.
Contrary to DPWH’s claim that the Samal landing site is outside a protected area, they said the entire Samal Island remains a protected area and was, in fact, established as a Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve under Proclama tion No. 2152, series of 1981, an initial component of the National Integrated Protected Areas System.
“The law requires an act of Congress to disestablish a protected area or modify its boundary. The DPWH has not come forward with any such evidence insofar as Samal Island is concerned,” they said.
Last June 13, Chinese Am bassador to the Philippines Huang
BY RHODA GRACE B. SARONA SUSPECT in attempted robbery, rape and theft cases was shot to death as he was waiting at the stair of the Malalag Municipal Trial Court in Davao del Sur while waiting for the arraignment of one the cases filed against him yesterday.
The victim, based on the police report, was Alex Rabadon Apostadero, resi dent of Harada Butai, Pa dada, Davao del Sur.
In a report of Senior Master Sergeant Gershon F Guerrero, investigator of
Xilian exchanged with then Fi nance Secretary Dominguez the signed Framework Agreement and Loan Agreement worth $350 million or P18.67 billion for the 3.98-kilometer SIDC project.
Dr. John Lacson, who has a doctorate degree in marine biol ogy from the University of Texas, believed that the mitigating meas ures that DPWH and Ove Arup and Partners Hong Kong Ltd. (the government consultant that designed the project) intend to put up would not suffice to pro tect the reef from an irreversible destruction.
He said the reef, a “hidden treasure of Samal,” is an impor tant “gene bank.”
Narciso Rodriguez, man ager of the Paradise Island Park & Beach Resort, added that the government should also take into consideration the environmental impact of the project.
“If they dredge in three locations over there,” he said, “the silt and mud will cover everything.”
the case, said Rabadon was sitting on the rung of the stair when a man, armed with a .45 caliber pistol, shot him on the body.
The shooter immediate ly left as witnesses brought the victim to the Davao Sur
He said marine biologists, who came over to study the coral reef, all came out with findings that dredging activities would bring havoc on the reef, causing irreparable damage, not only to Paradise Reef but also to the nearby ecosystem.
Once dredging starts, he said the silt could travel to as far as eight kilometers from the coast of Paradise Island and could reach Talicud Island and the nearby areas in Babak District.
“Nobody seems to be inter ested in conducting study because they are excited to put something here in Samal. So, everybody is blinded by the thought of con structing this long-awaited bridge and they do not care what the consequences will be,” he said.
Rodriguez said they are willing to donate another proper ty, Caliclic Beach Resort, located about a kilometer away from Paradise Island, as an alternative site for Davao-Samal Bridge project’s landing point as its coast no longer has a coral reef capable
Provincial Hospital in Digos City, Digos City where he was declared dead. Investigators recovered a spent cartridge of the fire arm as investigators were still looking at the motive of the case.
of supporting a diverse marine ecosystem.
In a 100-page project de scription of “Samal Island-Davao City Connector Project” pub lished on the website of the En vironmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environ ment and Natural Resources, the land portion of the bridge will fall on residential and industrial areas in Barangay Hizon from the side of Davao City.
The bridge, one of the 75 big-ticket flagship projects under the “Build, Build, Build” program of the past Duterte administration, was conceptualized in 1970.
“The proposed project will link the existing road networks of Davao City and IGACOS enhancing the economic activ ity in both cities. The benefits of the project include a resilient and solid transportation, access to education, employment and business opportunities as well as other services the two cities can and will offer,” it said. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)
AUCTION DATE: OCTOBER 11, 2022
ASUNCION
COMVAL-LAAK
Ang tanan nga gi-prenda sa bulan sa MAY 2022 nga wala malukat, ang maong mga ahensiya mobaligya pinaagi sa subasta sugod sa 10:00 sa buntag basi sa petsa nga nalista sa taas. Gihangyo ang tanang mga suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.
Can I get a huh?
I was poring through some of my friends’ threads online when one of them asked if I could comment on an amusing exchange be tween two environmentalists-cum-trekkers slash outdoors junkies, or whatever they like to call them these days. Apparently, one supposed-climber had happily posted about a blind man’s successful attempt in climbing our country’s highest peak, Mt. Apo. It was in that said post; he proudly wrote that the blind man had “conquered” the mountain.
It was at this point that the second per son commented about refraining from using words such as “conquered” because it may send the wrong message to people. The word, he says, could be translated to a form of vanquishment or the total defeat of an enemy, and this in turn, is closely associated with ravaging and destruction. What followed afterwards were exchanges in opinions that much later graduated into unpleasantries.
Yet I get the second guy’s reaction. In the context of environmental concerns, this use of ‘conquering’ has be come common in many writings, so much so that winning over an obstacle (such as a peak or mountain) has always been synonymous with “conquest” . In a way, the guy said that this has relegated the idea of caring for nature as only secondary, or at least that was how I got it.
Being one of those who have scaled Mt. Apo (which is also sacred to our brother IPs or indigenous peoples), I have likewise been witness to the “mountains” of trash left behind by other climbers after every climbing sortie. Even local authorities can confirm this. Why do we think they initiate a clean-up drive after each and every climbing season? This utter disregard for nature, despite awareness campaigns support the second man’s premise and that is rather difficult to refute.
However, in fairness and inasmuch as we respect his opinion on the usage of ‘con quered’, we have also to look at it from the first guy’s point of view. Methinks he might have merely used the word colloquially or metaphorically. Read any outdoors maga zine and one is sure to come across the idea of conquering many times. For sure, what is merely meant here is the concept of winning over one’s weaknesses and being victorious over the challenge... with therefore no inten tion to disrespect mother nature or anyone.
If the second guy can’t live with that reasoning, then bummer. All I have noticed about the whole incident is, we have all become so rigidly politically-correct and conscious these days that most of ten, we tend to forget to check first where the other person in our line of sight one is coming from. For all we know, he or she or they (being pronoun conscious here) may not be so articulate or perhaps beliefs, upbringing and culture could also be in the way. Last thing to consider is this: the words “conquered and conquest” are English words, aren’t they? Our second language at best. This might perhaps be the best option. The next would be to just let it be, as Beatle Paul says. After all, it’s just a Facebook post.
Imputing evil on administrations
WE congratulate the Pro vincial Police Office of Davao de Oro (PPO-DDO) under the stewardship of its Officer-in-Charge (OIC) P/Col. Benedicto F. Faco. The command romped off the Best Pro vincial Office in the whole of Davao Region. Its other units also got awarded in other categories.
We can only imagine how Colonel Faco shep herded the police service in that province considering that he is still an OIC.
With his displayed capability to lead and make his police organization work, what then is holding the higher police authorities from making Colonel Faco permanent in that kind of position? And by the way, they say that in every man’s success there is always a woman behind it. We know that the one woman could now be smiling from ear to ear. Blow out ka na man diyan Miamia.
Our congratulations also go to Ms. Marga Mon temayor Nograles. She was appointed recently to head the Promotions Tourism Board, a unit providing back up support to the Department of Tourism in its pitch for selling the Philippines as international as well as local tourist destinations including enticing of investments on tourism-related establishments.
Ms. Marga is not only qualified in terms of political association but more as a tourism guru herself. She was raised by her mother Baby Montemayor, herself a tourism industry icon. We can only hope that Madam Marga will be able to help Davao City identify or perhaps discover new tourism attractions in the city, have them developed by interested investors, and come up with an effective tourism sales pitch that will further bring Davao City in the international tourist map.
Today, it is ironic that Davao City is just only the jump-off area for tourists who prefer to enjoy the ameni ties in the Island Garden City of Samal or follow the bea con of Davao Oriental, possibly one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the Southern Philippines region.
We believe that the act of resigning by some of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet members was actually a face-saving scheme. First they cannot resign because after their appointments were bypassed by the Congressional Commission on Appointments they were back to jobless private citizens. Meaning their work in the position where they were appointed initially by the President ended at the time of the announcement of the by-passing. Hence, how could they have resigned from a position that they were not holding anymore?
And when the Office of the President released the list of the reappointed Cabinet Secretaries, and their names were not included, then the most honorable way of getting out with less humiliation is to announce that they resigned from their job.
And that is exactly what Press Secretary Trixia Ange les and COA interim Chair Jose Calida did. Maybe some others will follow suit. Former Executive Secretary Vic Rodrigues, though, really did resign from his position as ES. But while he was supposed to have been appointed to a position that was supposed to be created under a nonexistent Executive Order, therefore he, too, had nothing to resign from.
But administration critics are quick in creating in trigues, alluding that the loss of a few of the President’s Cabinet men is one indication that something is not well in the Marcos, Jr.’s government. And here is one more intrigue-laden comment and reaction. The critics are trying their best to connect the present President and his predecessor to the ambush-slaying of a radio broadcaster who they claim to be staunchly critical of the Duterte and Marcos Jr.’s administrations.
How can they be so quick in making assumptions and even judging an administration to be that anti-media and sensitive to journalist critics?
We believe that they should dig deeper into the his tory of the life of assassinated media men, and how they comport in the practice of their profession before imme diately looking at the government and those on top of it as suspects.
Imagine trying to connect the broadcaster’s slay to the first 100 days of Marcos Jr. in office and insinuating that the administration is trying to catch up the assassination to be included in his records of media men kills!
On UNHRC-PH officials October 4 meeting in Geneva
WE, the Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment and the Center for Environmental Concerns-Philippines, as members of Philippine Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Watch, together with other members of the Envi ronmental Defenders Congress call on the international community to persist in its monitoring of human rights violations that continue to occur in the Philippines.
We also urge the global community to take decisive action by maintaining pressure on the Philippine govern ment to meet to its international human rights obligations.
We make this call just as a delegation of Philippine officials met with high-ranking officials of the UN Hu man Rights Council yesterday, October 4 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Despite the fact that the new administration of Presi dent Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is only approaching its first 100 days, numerous human rights violations against opposition have already been documented, including attacks against land and environment defenders.
In September, fisherfolk from the cities of Navotas and Cavite, parts of which are found along the Manila Bay, were harassed by state elements because of their ongo
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BY THE PHILIPPINE UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW (UPR) WATCHing resistance against destructive reclamation projects in their villages. Activists campaigning against the Ahunan Hydropower Project in Laguna have also received death threats in relation to their work.
Recent attacks against other members of civil so ciety have also been documented. Just last October 4, broadcast journalist and administration critic Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa was shot dead near his home by unidentified assailants.
Clearly, Marcos Jr. continues the legacy of impunity that was a prominent feature of the previous administra tion under Rodrigo Duterte. For land and environment defenders, Global Witness has tagged the Philippines as the worst country in Asia for environmental activists in 2021, with the highest number of attacks against defenders
in the continent. Our country has held this ‘distinction’ for nine years straight.
Despite his verbal commitments to climate and envi ronmental action, Marcos Jr. has not acknowledged this crisis faced by environmental defenders in the Philippines.
The fact that we are entering a “new” administration should not be a reason to let our guard down and allow the Philippine government to whitewash the crimes of the past, and much less of the present.
We cannot allow this visit in Geneva to be an op portunity for the administration to claim that the human rights situation of the country has improved.
In this light, we must continue to demand justice for all victims of human rights violations, including those committed against land and environment defenders.
We urge the UN Human Rights Council to conduct an independent investigation, or form a Commission on Inquiry, on the human rights situation in the Philippines.
We also urge the Council to endorse the issuance of invitations to UN special procedures mandate holders, including pending requests and prioritization of urgent official visits.
Samal Resort Owners Cry Harassment As Chinese Contractors Enter Properties with Armed Men
OWNERS of Samal’s famous Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort and Costa Marina Beach Resort cry harassment as Chinese contractors of the controversial Samal Island- Davao City Connector (SIDC) Project il legally entered their properties with armed men in tow at 10:30 o’clock a.m. today. Project proponent Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently announced the ongoing completion of the project’s De tailed Engineering Design (DED) awarded to the China Road and Bridge Corporation. The DED requires the drilling of boreholes on the Samal beach resorts and the treasured and biologically rich Paradise Reef nestled in front of them.
The Chinese contractors were accompanied by several men who identified themselves as DPWH’s Joey Tulaylay and representatives from the IGaCoS City Mayor’s Office, CENRO Panabo City, and DPWH Central Office. The group illegally entered unannounced onboard a speedboat reportedly owned by a well-known politician. The surprise visitors requested audience with the resort owner and access to the foreshore areas to drill boreholes, claiming they were public properties.
The armed men who looked menacing with their long firearms were requested to leave the property or deposit their firearms at the entrance to avoid alarming tourists and guests in Davao’s most popular family resort.
Permits and clearances for borehole drilling were sought from the Chinese contractors. None were produced. The resort manager explained that the foreshore areas were covered by subsisting foreshore lease agreements with the government. After a long discussion, the group
known as the Davao CitySamal Bridge, is situated on the coast of Costa Marina Beach Resort, which is adjacent to Paradise Island Park & Beach Resort in Barangay Caliclic, Babak District of the Island Gar den City of Samal.
The 300-meter Para dise Reef lies on the coast of the two adjacent resorts operated by the Rodriguez and Lucas families.
Ortiz said the negotia tions between the govern ment and the Rodriguez family are ongoing but added the agency would resort to expropriation if both parties fail to arrive at a final deal.
He maintained that it
is the “safest and most fea sible alignment” compared with the other alignments previously explored.
“It’s the shortest route. Usually what happens with government projects, espe cially infrastructure, is that we take the shortest and most economical route,” he added.
He assured the con struction work would not destroy the Paradise Reef because the government contractor would do “con trolled excavation,” put up floating geotubes to contain the spread of silts and other debris, and deploy a barge to immediately recover the debris from the site.
The state-owned China
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of Chinese contractors and government personnel left in separate directions.
The resort owners Rodriguez-Lucas Family supports the SIDC Project. But they have called for its realignment and in fact have offered to donate to DPWH its Lumos beach property as an alternative landing site in Samal Island to save the Paradise Reef, which the family has preserved for almost a century. The family questions the lack of prior consultation. The present alignment was chosen in a workshop in Manila without the participation of local landowners and stakeholders.
The Environmental Compliance Certificate for the SIDC Project was issued without a prior Protected Area Management Board clearance. Contrary to DPWH’s claim that the Samal landing site is outside a protected area, the entire Samal Island remains a protected area. It was established as a Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve under Proclamation No. 2152, S. 1981—an initial com ponent of the National Integrated Protected Areas System. The law requires an act of Congress to disestablish a protected area or modify its boundary. The DPWH has not come forward with any such evidence insofar as Samal Island is concerned.
A broad mutli-sectoral alliance of concerned resi dents from Samal Island and Davao City, together with
Road and Bridge Corpora tion has been selected as the contractor for the project.
“What we will do is what we call… controlled excavation. To simply il lustrate, if this is the bored pile, the excavation will just be limited around it. We will excavate around the area where we put the post,” he said.
The Rodriguez fam ily expressed concern that the project will cause “ir reversible and irreparable destruction” on the healthy coral garden and marine life if it pushes through.
“The resort owners Rodriguez-Lucas Family supports the SIDC Project. But they have called for
its realignment and in fact have offered to donate to DPWH its Lumos beach property as an alternative landing site in Samal Is land to save the Paradise Reef, which the family has preserved for almost a cen tury,” the Rodriguez family said in a statement released on Wednesday.
The family questioned the lack of prior consulta tion, alleging that the pre sent alignment was chosen in a workshop in Manila without the participation of local landowners and stakeholders.
They said the Environ mental Compliance Certifi cate for the SIDC Project was issued without a prior
students, media practitioners, scuba divers, environmental advocates and non-governmental organizations such as Ecoteneo, Sustainable Davao Moment and Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability, have joined the family in actively campaigning for the realignment of SIDC Project to save Paradise Reef.
Well-renowned marine biologists, Dr. Filipina Sotto, Dr. Ting Nanola, Dr. John Lacson and Dr. Joey Gatus have conducted a comprehensive marine ecosystem assessment study at the site. They have confirmed the existence of Paradise Reef as the last remaining rich natural coral reef in Samal Island. They concluded that the Paradise Reef will be irreparably destroyed by the SIDC Project based on its current alignment.
Discussions have been ongoing with the National Government, including a recent meeting between the family and the DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan as arranged by Davao del Norte Governor Edwin I. Jubahib. DPWH Secretary Bonoan listened intently to the serious environmental concerns raised by the family. He urged their immediate resolution with the Department of Envi ronment and Natural Resources (DENR) before the SIDC Project can proceed. The illegal and unannounced entry inside the Samal beach resorts by the Chinese contractors and personnel from the DPWH and DENR and accompa nied by armed men seriously defies and undermines the current good faith talks between the family and DPWH Secretary Bonoan.
In the meantime, trespassing, coercion, and other criminal charges are being mulled against the resorts’ unwelcome guests and their armed contingents.
Protected Area Manage ment Board clearance.
Contrary to DPWH’s claim that the Samal landing site is outside a protected area, the entire Samal Island remains a protected area, ac cording to the family.
They said it was es tablished as a Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve under Proclamation No. 2152, S. 1981, an initial component of the National Integrated Protected Areas System.
“The law requires an act of Congress to dises tablish a protected area or modify its boundary. The DPWH has not come forward with any such evidence insofar as Samal
Island is concerned,” they said.
Ortiz admitted that the operation might have some “inevitable” impact on the coral reefs but assured them that the government would manage it to minimize dam age.
“The DPWH and other agencies commit to restore the reef. Although not in its original state, there are other certain measures that we can adopt to somehow lessen the impact on marine life or, in that case, sustain marine life in that area, through putting up artificial reefs or other technology we can introduce for that,” he said. (Antonio L. Colina
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All pawned items that expired during the month of MAY, 2015 if not renewed or re deemed on or before JULY 14, 2015 will be sold to the public on JULY 16, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at our pawnshop premises.
All pawned items that expired during the month of MAY 2022, if not renewed or redeemed on or before MAY 2022 will be sold to the public on JULY 16, 2022 at 9:00a.m. at our pawnshop premises.
Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa MAYO 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong HULYO 16, 2022 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.
Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa MAYO 2015. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong HULYO 16 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.
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ALL PAWNED ITEMS EXPIRED ON AUGUST 2022 AND GADGETS THAT EXPIRES ON SEPTEMBER 2022 WILL BE DISPLAYED IN A PUBLIC AUCTION ON OCTOBER 18, 2022 AT 9:00AM.
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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. 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 AUCTION DATES AUGUST 2022 OCTOBER 13, 2022
All pawned items that expired during the month of JULY 2022, if not renewed or redeemed on or before SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 will be sold to the public on SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 at 9:00a.m. at our pawnshop premises.
Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang AL-JOS PAWN SHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa HULYO 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong SETYEMBRE 16, 2021 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.
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 TEL. NOS.
BAJADA OCT. 04, 2022 321-8705 (Beside NBI Office)
BABAK SAMAL OCT. 21, 2022 301-4019
SAN PEDRO OCT. 11, 2022 227-6772
CABAGUIO OCT. 27, 2022 321-6223
TIBUNGCO OCT. 28, 2022 222-2494
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All pawned items that expired during the month of AUGUST 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 AGOSTO 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.
BRANCHES AUCTION DATE TEL. NOS.
Matina Crossing OCT. 21, 2022 (082) 321-1814
Tibungco OCT. 18, 2022 (082) 296-4130
PANABO’S PAWNSHOP, INC.
Panabo (Main) OCT. 31, 2022 (084) 628-8418 Panabo (Branch) OCT. 14, 2022 (084) 628-842
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All pawned items that expired during the Months of JULY 2022 (Regular Items) and AUGUST 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
BRANCHES: AUCTION DATE TEL. NO.
San Pedro (Main) OCT. 18, 2022 327-8832
Agdao OCT. 18, 2022 327-6275
Toril OCT. 18, 2022 327-8503
Bolton OCT. 18, 2022 392-3022
Digos City OCT. 18, 2022 333-9945
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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 APRIL 16, 2022 TO MAY, 2022
not redeemed or renewed on or before OCTOBER 14, 2022 will be sold to the Public Auction on OCTOBER 17, 2022 at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
(Fronting Queen Bank) Tel. No. (082) 222-1561 ; (082) 321-0128
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Claveria OCT. 18, 2022 296-8081
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All pawned items at METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP that expired until the month of AUGUST 2022, if not redeemed or renewed on or before SEPTEMBER 20, 2022, will be sold to the Public on OCTOBER 20, 2022.
Gipahibalo and tanan na ang METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired hangtod sa bulan sa AGOSTO 2022. Kung dili malukat sa dili pa moabot ang OKTUBRE 18, 2022, ibaligya sa publiko karong OKTUBRE 20, 2022.
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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.
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291-2406 291-2952 241-0223 224-3138 216-3425 291-1349 327-2348
All Pawned items at GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP, INC. and GABBYS’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP, INC. that expired until the month of AUGUST 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 AGOSTO 2022, kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.
BRANCHES AUCTION DATE TEL. NOS.
SAN PEDRO OCTOBER 18, 2022 321-2185
ILUSTRE OCTOBER 01, 2022 234-4844
CODERSFORHIRE, INC.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 Series of 2022
WHEREAS, in connection with the acquisition by IONA Co. Oy (“IONA”) of the majority shares of CODERSFORHIRE, INC. (“the Corporation”), (hereinafter referred to as the “Transaction”) the following findings, among others, were disclosed: Upon incorporation, the Corporation has the following stockholders (original subscribers) as stated in its Articles of Incorporation:
Original Stockholders Shares Subscribed Total Amount of Subscription Amount Paid for Subscription
Francis M. Albores 200 20,000 5,000
Jenny Blancaflor Sagabay 11,400 1,140,000 285,000
John S. Kavaleff 8,000 800,000 200,000
Joey V. Deguma 200 20,000 5,000
Benhur B. Lopez Jr. 200 20,000 5,000
Total 20,000 2,000,000 500,000
While the original subscribed shares have not been fully paid by the abovementioned stockholders (original subscribers), the shares have undergone several transfers without the consent of the Corporation; WHEREAS, under the relevant laws of the Philippines, and in accordance with Section 3, Article V of the Corporation’s By-Laws, no share of stock against which the Corporation holds unpaid claim shall be transferable in the books of the Corporation; WHEREAS, there is a need to regularize the issuances and transfer of shares in the Corporation in connection with the acquisition by IONA of the shares of the Corporation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of CODERSFORHIRE, INC. (“Board”) that all unpaid subscriptions to the capital stock of the Corporation are hereby declared due and payable on 15 August 2022, to wit: a.
Names No. of Shares Subscribed Amount of Balance Due
Francis M. Albores 200 Php15,000.00
Jenny Blancaflor Sagabay 11,400 Php855,000.00
John S. Kavaleff 8,000 Php600,000.00
Joey V. Deguma 200 Php15,000.00
Benhur B. Lopez Jr. 200 Php15,000.00 b.
Name of Original Stockholder Shares Subscribed Total Amount of Subscription (Php) Amount Paid for Subscription (Php) Amount due on Unpaid for Subscription (Php)
Joey Villarico Deguma 200 20,000 5,000 15,000
Accordingly, payment of the balance of the original subscriber’s unpaid subscription should be made within thirty (30) days from 15 August 2022 or until 14 September 2022 to the Treasurer of the Corporation at the current office of the Corporation at 3rd Floor Vilmer’s Building MacArthur Highway, Matina Crossing 74-A, Davao City, Philippines.
All stock upon which the subscription, with interest accrued, has not been paid on 15 September 2022 will be delinquent and shall be subject to a Delinquency Sale pursuant to Section 67 of the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines (“RCC”), to be conducted on 17 October 2022, 10:00 o’clock in the morning at the current office of the Corporation at 3rd Floor Vilmer’s Building MacArthur Highway, Matina Crossing 74-A, Davao City, Philippines.
The pertinent Notice of the Sale, with a copy of this resolution, shall be sent to every delinquent stockholder personally and/or by registered mail and published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Davao City.
RESOLVED FURTHER, AS IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board acknowledges the execution of the Declaration of Nullity and/or Waiver of Rights on the Subsequent Transfer of Shares involving the unpaid shares of:
Jenny Blancaflor Sagabay; and John S. Kavaleff.
RESOLVED, FURTHER, that the Board acknowledges the execution by Mr. Francis M. Albores of a Deed of Assignment of Shares dated 20 September 2017 in favor of Ronald D. Borla for 200 shares with a total par value of P20,000.00 and the execution by Mr. Borla of an Affidavit of Assumption of Obligation dated 3 August 2022 for the 200 shares originally subscribed by Mr. Albores.
RESOLVED, FURTHER, that the Board acknowledges the execution by the following of their respective Irrevocable Special Powers of Attorney in favor of Alexene Kaye M. Umpad to enable the latter to execute any and all documents necessary to facilitate the Transaction on their behalf:
Jenny Blancaflor Sagabay; John S. Kavaleff; Ronald D. Borla; and Benhur B. Lopez, Jr.
RESOLVED, FURTHER, that the Board of Directors of the Corporation, authorize, as it hereby authorizes the transfer of majority of the Corporation’s capital stock to IONA & CO. OY.
RESOLVED, FURTHER, that the Board appoints and designates ALEXENE KAYE M. UMPAD, to represent and act for and in behalf of the Corporation in causing the filing of amended General Information Sheets (GIS) for all applicable years to implement the regularization of issuances and transfers of shares in CODERSFORHIRE INC. in favor of IONA & CO. OY, and for this purpose, to act for and on behalf of the Corporation to file and process such application for a certificate authorizing registration with/clearance from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (“BIR”) of the Philippines and secure such tax treaty reliefs or file, sign and execute such returns, applications, documents on its behalf with the BIR, and to represent the Corporation before the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) of the Philippines and file amended GIS and other documents with the SEC, which are necessary to cause the transfer and registration of the said shares in the stock and transfer book of CODERSFORHIRE INC.
RESOLVED, FURTHER, that the Board authorizes the amendment of its Articles of Incorporation and/or By-laws to indicate that the Corporation: (i) is an export-oriented enterprise, and accordingly have it registered under the Foreign Investment Act; (ii) reduces the number of directors from 5 to 2; and (iii) changes its principal place of business to: 3RD FLOOR VILMER’S BUILDING MCARTHUR HIGHWAY, MATINA CROSSING 74-A, DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES 8000.
RESOLVED, FURTHER, that the Board appoints and designates
Brand Manager said. “Beauty and tal ent aside, what makes her stand out is that she knows how to take good care of herself.”
Sue shared that she’s very happy to be part of the Silka Family, a senti
AIC President and CEO Co sette Canilao explained that the partnership aims to help boost the country’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and serve the local market demand, highlighting the Philippines’ attractiveness for data centers. This focus on enabling digital capabilities also aligns well with the Aboitiz Group’s thrust to move forward through a Great Transformation to become the Philippines’ first Techglomerate that provides lifeessential services of the future.
“There is great excitement about the partnership and the incredible market opportunity the partnership enables,” said Canilao.
The Philippines is an under served market, and is witnessing high data demand growth relative to Southeast Asia. The market size, favorable demographics, and proliferation of subsea ca bles make the Philippines an ideal destination for data center investments. We also have access to prime real estate in major city centers such as Manila, as well as emerging economic hubs like Batangas. We’re thrilled to have a
fied conglomerates in the country comprising more than 20 corpora tions. Established in 1962, Alsons Dev has become Davao City’s most trusted property developer that has grown with generations of Davaoenos.
“I am truly grateful to have been given this opportunity to lead Alsons Dev. My family has always been steadfast in our commitment to grow and foster the communi ties where our businesses operate,
ment echoed by Janssen Co, Chief Operating Officer of Cosmetique Asia Corp.
hope you all welcome Sue to the Silka Family as we did,” he quipped. He also thanked Silka’s loyal
premier global data center partner in EdgeConneX,” she continued.
“The Philippines is among the leaders in the use of digital media and digital service exports. Filipinos spend more than 9 hours on the internet every day, and the country’s information technolo gy-business process management (IT-BPM) sector dominates the global market. With the preva lence of e-commerce and remote working, data usage is set to grow exponentially. Data centers en able cloud service providers and tech companies to serve these types of user needs.
EdgeConneX provides a full range of sustainable data center solutions worldwide. The company works closely with customers, offering tailor-fit op tions in terms of location, scale, and type of facility.
“In AIC, we have the ideal partner in the Philippines. They possess all of the local assets and expertise required to build out critical digital infrastructure that can best support our customers across the entire country. We look forward to investing in the digital economy of the Philippines and
and I am honored to be leading this effort,” Dominguez shared. “I assure our stakeholders within and outside Davao City that Alsons Dev will remain their partner in social and economic growth.”
The executive was elected as governor of Sarangani province for three consecutive terms beginning in 2004. As provincial governor, Dominguez’s deep understanding of Philippine agriculture allowed him to lead agricultural and fisher
users, for the “privilege na magbigayalaga sa inyo.”
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meeting our customers’ needs throughout the region. They complement our capabilities required to successfully capture this market opportunity,” shared Randy Brouckman, CEO of EdgeConneX.
“Since being acquired by EQT Infrastructure in 2020, EdgeConneX has accelerated its presence in Asia after having identified the growing demand for hyperscale datacenters solu tions to serve the surge in data usage. The Philippines marks the fourth country in Asia that EdgeConneX has entered, after successful entries into India, China, and Indonesia over the past two years,” said Kelvin Fong, managing director for EdgeConneX in Asia.
Last year, AIC entered the digital infrastructure space through a joint venture tower company called Unity Digital Infrastructure, Inc.
BofA Securities acted as exclusive financial advisor to, and SyCip Salazar Hernandez and Gatmaitan, Shearman & Sterling and TSMP as legal counsel for, AIC in this transaction
ies support initiatives in Sarangani.
Dominguez earned his Bach elor of Arts degree in economics from Boston College in 1999 and recently completed his master’s degree in public administration at Harvard University. He was the first recipient of the Jesse Ro bredo Leadership Award in 2013 and granted the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines (TOYM) Governance and Public Service Award.
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS will sell at the Public Auction on OCTOBER 17, 18 & 19, 2022, all overdue pledges left in the same in all the branches below up to APRIL, 2022. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.
Ang M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS mag subasta karong OKTOBRE 17, 18 & 19, 2022 sa tanang butang na naremati diri sa tagsa-tagsa ka buhatan gihinganlan sa ubos. Tanang butang nga giprenda hangtud sa ABRIL, 2022 nga wala malukat/maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.
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the money through a payment center, she no longer heard a peep from Arthur. She tried reaching out to him through his phone numbers but he could no longer be reached, to her dismay.
The experience left her “heartbroken and poor.”
She didn’t realize that it was easy to extract informa tion about her on her Face book page as she was always posting her activities, includ ing the food she ate and the places she visited. She was an easy prey to vultures stalking the internet.
Numerous complaints Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Davao district collector Atty. Erastus San dino B. Austria said most of the inquiries they received from their hotline were related to the love scam.
“How does this work? This is when someone pre tends to be another person on line and befriends you through social media, establishes a relationship somewhat over the course of several weeks, and it can go through several months,” he said.
The scammer will then pretend to send a parcel or package and ask their victims to pay the charges. An ac complice posing as a BOC employee will demand an exorbitant amount from the victim, supposedly as customs duties and charges.
Accordingly, the agency recorded between 75 and 100 complaints from victims this
year alone. But Austria said the actual number of victims could be more because some of them are ashamed to come out in the open.
He said these con artists fleeced victims P35,000 and up to P100.000.
However, he quickly clar ified that the BOC is not the proper enforcement agency to go after the scammers. Instead, they will refer the victims to the cybercrime units of the National Bureau of Investigation or the Philippine National Police.
What the law says
According to lawyer Da nilo Balucos of the National Union of Peoples Lawyer in Southern Mindanao, victims may ask assistance either at the National Bureau of In vestigation or the Philippine National Police.
“The PNP has a cyber crime department or unit. They will gather forensic evidence for the subsequent filing of cases,” he said.
“The crime of Estafa or Swindling is punishable under Article 315 of the Revised Penal Code (“RPC”) and there are different forms of committing it. Estafa can be committed a) with unfaithful ness or abuse of confidence; b) by means of false pretenses or fraudulent acts; and c) through fraudulent means. The first form which is “with unfaithfulness or abuse of confidence” is known as es tafa with abuse of confidence, while the second form and
EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE FLORENCIO B. GONZAGA & TEODORA GULTIANO GONZAGA
NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late Spouses FLORENCIO B. GONZAGA and TEODORA GULTIANO GONZAGA, who both died intestate on January 16, 2007 and March 7, 1993, respectively, in Davao City. The deceased spouses at the time of their death, left a parcel of land, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-149275 more particularly described as follows:
TRASNFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-149275 A parcel of land (Lot 7, Blk. 25 of the consolidation and subdivision plan, Pcs-4790 being a portion of Lot 731 of the Cadastral survey of Davao Island of Mindanao, containing an area of Six Hundred Eight (608) 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 EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE FLORENCIO B. GONZAGA and TEODORA GULTIANO GONZAGA made and executed by and among theirs heirs per Doc No. 480; Page No. 97; Book No. LXXII; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public PLACIDO A. GARDE, JR. of Davao City.
(MT- Sept. 19, 26 & Oct. 7, 2022)
third form, which are “by means of false pretenses or fraudulent acts” and “through fraudulent means” are known simply as estafa by means of deceit.”
Councilor Bonz Andre Militar, committee chair on Information and Communi cation Technology, said this scam is difficult to trace as unscrupulous persons use fake accounts and fake contact numbers. The prudent thing to do is to verify if the person is legitimate and if the account is real,
“If the SIM card registra tion is implemented, we can easily locate and identify the scammers,” he said.
Militar is preparing a privilege speech to urge peo ple to be vigilant on this kind of online modus operandi.
Nelson Canete, regional director of the National Tel ecommunication XI, said they have no way of monitoring this kind of transaction as it does not use their frequency. Also, he said if the incident is reported, the victim has already been scammed and finding the culprit is a difficult thing to do. The best remedy is for the victim to report to the cybercrime unit of the PNP.
Red flags Austria listed several in dicators in this kind of transac tion that should immediately alert potential victims.
For one, the BOC does not directly contact people to ask to settle their customs duties. Instead, the logistics
provider will shoulder all associated fees and charges, which are incorporated into the final shipping cost.
Another huge red flag is when victims are told to pay the fees through money trans fer facilities.
He said the Love Scam is so effective because it is con sidered a long-term swindle.
“They will court you for a long time and gain your trust, and when they start to build the relationship and rapport, that’s when they inform you of the package they sent you,” he said. “Others can’t believe that it’s a scam because the trust was established for a long time.”
Finally, Austria urged people to call the BOC hot lines to verify if a shipment had indeed arrived under their name. “If there is doubt, please get in touch with us, so we can validate and verify for you,” he said.
People may reach the BOC-Port of Davao hotline numbers at (082) 233-1258 or (082) 224-9691. They may also text or call 0929-7443588 and 0948-6773176 (Smart) or 0967-3561740 (Globe).
The figures cited by the BOC may just be the tip of the iceberg as many are too timid to come out in the open. Now that Christmas is approaching, unscrupulous people could be actively searching for the next gul lible victim. (By Amalia B. Cabusao, Joel B. Escovilla and CQ Francisco)
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF BANK ACCOUNT OF ALICIA C. PELAYO
Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late ALICIA C. PELAYO who died intestate on April 10, 2021 in Davao City.
That the deceased ALICIA C. PELAYO is the absolute and registered owner of the Bank Account of Security Bank, Davao Branch with saving account number 000000960158-7 in the amount of PHP_______;
That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned property has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF BANK ACCOUT OF ALICIA C. PELAYO made and executed by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 209; Page No. 43; Book No. XXIX; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public RYAN ERIK C. SANTIAGO of Davao City.
(MT- Sept. 30, Oct. 7 & 14, 2022)
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE
Notice is hereby given that estate of the late BONIFACIO ECRAELA MILITAR, who died intestate on September 01, 2022 at Davao City. The deceased at the time of his death left the following described property to wit:
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City Disaster Risk Re duction and Management Office Head Alfredo Baloran said the recipients have com plied with the requirements.
“Naa pud ta’y mga ba sis pod nganong atoa silang tabangan so naa'y mga re quirements nga gina-submit dinhi sa atong opisina, ginap rocess nato. Gina-submit nato sa city budget for funding.
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De Grabidad (RSDG) of the Regional Operations Com mand (ROC), all under the Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC).
During the period, the task force also recorded seven encounters that resulted in the death of seven rebels, capture of two and surrender of 50.
This was revealed dur ing the Campaign Progress Review and Assessment for the quarter at the Datu Balunto Hall, Camp Gen eral Manuel T Yan Senior in Mawab, Davao De Oro on Wednesday.
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tives at favorable cost, we too shall rise above the present difficulties through our eightpoint economic blueprint to ward differentiating ourselves as the prime destination of choice among quality-con scious investors,” she said.
Proceeds of the shorterdated debt papers will be used for budgetary support while that of the 25-year will be uti lized to “finance or refinance
Dili na siya basta-basta ihatag dayon, kinahanglan pa na siya i-approve sa city council, ila panang desisyonan, magpa gawas na sila og ordinance nga i-approve nila,” Baloran said.
Baloran committed that they will hand over the finan cial assistance to the treasurer and/or the city mayor of the identified areas.
The report also said 47 firearms were recovered.
Major. Gen Nolasco A. Mempin, commander of the task force, told the unit: "Al ways remember that every thing we have done is for the safety of the people and the betterment of the communities within our area of responsi bility. I encourage everyone to continue contributing to attain our goals with utmost zeal and commitment. Let us maintain our professionalism and dedication to duty as we continue to be loved by the people."
assets under the Republic’s Sustainable Finance Frame work,” the statement said.
The government tapped Standard Chartered Bank and UBS as joint sustainability struc turing banks for the transaction while BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, SMBC, Stand ard Chartered Bank, and UBS were tapped as joint bookrun ners, it added. (PNA)
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE ROBERTO O. REYES
Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late ROBERTO O. REYES who died intestate on February 4, 2021 in Davao City. That the deceased at the time of his death left parcels of land, which are more particularly described as follows; Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-288175 situated in the City of Davao, containing an area of Four Hundred Ninety Three (493) SQ. Meters more or less;
Transfer Certificate of Title No. 146-2021006302 situated in the Barrio of Dumoy, City of Davao, containing an area of Four Hundred Eight Four (484) SQ. Meters more or less; Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-348752 situated in the Barrio of Tugbok, City of Davao, containing an area of One Hundred (100) SQ. Meters more or less; Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-395871 situated at Barangay Sirawan, City of Davao, containing an area of Sixty Six (66) SQ. Meters more or less; Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-397688 situated at Barangay Sirawan, City of Davao, containing an area of Sixty Six (66) SQ. Meters more or less;
Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-348158 situated at Barangay Sirawan, City of Davao, containing an area of Sixty Six (66) SQ. Meters more or less;
Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-348157 situated at Barangay Sirawan, City of Davao, containing an area of Sixty Six (66) SQ. 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 OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE ROBERTO O. REYES, made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 106; Page No. 23; Book No. LXIII; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public PLACIDO A. GARDE, JR., of Davao City.
(MT – Sept. 30, Oct. 7 & 14, 2022)
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS
Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late FAUSTO ELICANAL EMMANUEL, who died intestate on July 18, 2021 at the Muncipality of Carmen, Province of Cotabato.
The deceased at the time of his death left the following real property which is conjugal and owned in common with his wife, located at Brgy., Poblacion, Municipality of Carmen, Province of Catabato, particularly described to wit:
ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-56292 A parcel of land (Lot 1911, Pls 217), situated in Barangay Poblacion, Carmen Cotabato, Bounded on the EAST, along line 1-2 by lot 1912, Pls-217, on the SOUTH, along line 4-1 by ROAD, Beginning at a point marked “1” of lot 1911 PLS-217, being S.32 deg. 19”W”., 429.96m. from BLLM No. 1 to corner 1, Pls 217., containing an area of ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED (1,200) SQ. 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 OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 464; page No. 93; Book No. LXXXV; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-212677, situated in the City of Davao, containing an area of Four Hundred Thirty Nine (439) SQ. Meters more or less;
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-208345, situated in the City of Davao, containing an area of One Hundred Sixty Seven (167) SQ. Meters more or less;
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-155104, situated in the Barrio of Buhangin, City of Davao, containing an area of Two Hundred Forty (240) SQ. Meters more or less;
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-286363, situated in the City of Davao, containing an area of Nineteen Thousand Eight (19,008) SQ. Meters more or less;
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2016007492, situated in the City of Davao, containing an area of Six Thousand Six Hundred Eight Four (6,684) SQ. Meters more or less;
That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, the above mentioned described property has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 19; Page No. 05; Book No. XXIX; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public RYAN ERICK C. SANTIAGO of Davao City.
(MT- Sept. 28, Oct. 7 & 14, 2022)
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more or less, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. T-435416;
The parcel of land located in Talomo River, Calinan, City of Davao with an area of 4,445 Square meters, more or less, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. 146-2011007464;
The parcel of land located in Biao Joaquin, City of Davao with an area of 1,000 Square meters, more or less, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. T-345151; Finally, the parcel of land located in Talomo River, Calinan, City of Davao, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. T-355007 is adjudicated Solely unto JOEL MCKINLEY C. COLOMA;
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 ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS made and executed by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 133; Page No. 28; Book No. XVI; Series of 2022 of
schedule due to unavoidable circumstances.
Safety is of paramount importance to the company and Davao Light reminds the public to always take extra precautions when passing
by activity area/s where line repairs and maintenance are being done. Please heed and follow warning signs, espe cially in areas where person nel operate heavy equipment.
Please contact our 24/7
Customer Contact Service at 229-3572, 655-3572 (Pana bo), 0917-864-2793 (Globe), or 0920-970-1357 (Smart) for any power interruption that will fall outside the given schedule.
to post their pictures and share information about these popular drinks on facebook, instagram, viber, tiktok, to mention some.
Last September 21, Tai wan’s Tiger Sugar opened its sleek teashop in the CT Drive Compound along Tulip Drive (presently re named Villa Abrille Road), Matina, Davao City. It was on September 5, 2020, when young businessman Jasper Ngo and partners opened the first ever Tiger Sugar in Mindanao at the Abreeza Mall to big suc cess despite the pandemic. I truly admire the entrepre neurial Ngo siblings Jason, Daryl and Jasper in their determination and passion in the various businesses they are involved in. Of course, it’s with the support of their devoted parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Ngo; and trustworthy business partners like Kerwin Lu, Gibo Go, Penpen Alegre, Guiny Koa and Len Lim.
Tiger Sugar is distinct
ly known for its sugarstreaked milk teas. The unique drink made with a combination of brown sug ar syrup with tapioca pearls and fresh milk was first introduced by its founder, Ming Tsung Yang, in his dessert shop in Taichung, Taiwan, in the late 2017. The drink’s distinct presen tation made it stand out in the competitive bubble tea and pearl milk tea markets. The sweet caramel taste with a silky texture along with chewy tapioca pearls of Tiger Sugar makes it a beloved treat to both young and old. Boba and pearl in dicate the size of the chewy tapioca balls. Boba is the larger sized sago balls that we are familiar with while the pearls are smaller ones.
Tiger Sugar comes in various kinds like Brown Sugar and Milk Tea, Brown Sugar Café Latte and Lemon Tea, Brown Sugar and Premium Milk Tea, Strawberry Daifuku, Strawberry Jasmine Green
Tea, Vanilla Black Tea
Latte with Cream Mousse, among so many others which prompted Daryl Ngo to emphasize, “What makes Tiger Sugar different from those bubble teas offered in the Davao market is that we don’t skimp on quality ingredients. We guarantee that we only offer the best in every cup of Tiger Sugar we serve our customers. And we serve your orders with a smile.”
“Tiger Sugar is in line with our business philoso phy of offering Davaoenos and the people of Mindanao an exceptional gastronomic experience. We want to add value to the communities where we place our busi nesses; and we think Tiger Sugar does exactly that,” commented Jasper Ngo.
The Ngos are known to be health conscious gymgoers and they have the enviable six-pack abs to show as testimony of their discipline and hard work. So why invest on Tiger
Davao Ros-Ver Pawnshop, Incorporated
Ilustre St., Davao City Tel # 224-1204; 222-6086
AUCTION SALE!
The DAVAO ROS-VER PAWNSHOP, INC. and NEW PAG-ASA PAWNSHOP will be having its JOINT AUCTION on all unredeemed pawned items left during the month of August 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 Agosto 2022. Ang tanang prenda dungan nga ibaligya sa publiko sa mga sumusunod nga dapit og petsa:
Sugar? “We believe that being health conscious is a lifestyle. And that includes not just the physical aspect, but also involves the men tal and spiritual parts that impact one’s life. Treating yourself to something you love in moderation is good for your overall wellness,” reasoned Jasper.
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE
Notice
LACAP who died intestate on September 16,
ROA LACAP, who died intestate on September 26,
the deceased
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TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-276927 situated in the Barrio of Buhangin, City of Davao containing an area of Five Hundred Sixty Seven (567) SQ. meters more or less;
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-142226 situated in the Barrio of Camudmud, Muni. Of Babak Province of Davao Island of Samal, containing an area of Three Hundred (300) SQ. meters more or less;
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-142227 situated in the Barrio of Camudmud, Muni. Of Babak Province of Davao Island of Samal, containing an area of Three Hundred (300) SQ. meters more or less;
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-142229 situated in the Barrio of Camudmud, Muni. Of Babak Province of Davao Island of Samal containing an area of Three Hundred (300) SQ. meters more or less;
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-142230 situated in the Barrio of Camudmud, Muni. Of Babak Province of Davao Island of Samal containing an area of Three Hundred (300) SQ. meters more or less;
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-142231 situated in the Barrio of Camudmud, Muni. Of Babak Province of Davao Island of Samal containing an area of Three Hundred (300) SQ. meters more or less;
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-142232 situated in the Barrio of Camudmud, Muni. Of Babak Province of Davao Island of Samal containing an area of Three Hundred (300) SQ. meters more or less;
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-142233 situated in the Barrio of Camudmud, Muni. Of Babak Province of Davao Island of Samal containing an area of Three Hundred (300) SQ. meters more or less;
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-142234 situated in the Barrio of Camudmud, Muni. Of Babak
Province of Davao Island of Samal containing an area of Two Hundred Sixty Six (266) SQ. meters more or less;
is hereby given that the estate of the late REMEGIO G. SALANATIN who died intestate on September 26, 2021 in Davao City. The deceased at the time of his death left an estate consisting of real properties and personal properties, more particularly described as follows:
I. TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T428225 (deceased share is 1/3 portion only) situated in the Barrio of Biao, District of Guianga, City of Davao, containing an area of Twenty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Eight (22,478) SQ. Meters more or less.
II. Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-439728 situated in the City of Davao, containing an area of Six Hundred Thirty (630) SQ. Meters more or less.
III. Transfer Certificate of Title No. 142-2010002163, situated in the Barrio of Canaan, Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal, Province of Davao del Norte containing an area of One Hundred (100) SQ. Meter more or less.
IV. Transfer Certificate of Title No. 142-2010002162 situated in the Barrio of Canaan, Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal, Province of Davao del Norte, containing an area of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Five (2,995) SQ. Meter more or less. V. Transfer Certificate of Title No. 142-2010004940, situated in the Barrio of Canaan, Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal, Province of Davao del Norte containing an area of One Hundred (100) SQ. Meter more or less.
VI. Transfer Certificate of Title No. 142-2010004941, situated in the Barrio of Canaan, Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal, Province of Davao del Norte containing an area of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Five (2,995 SQ. Meter more or less.
VII. Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-69755 (Deceased Share is 2/3 Portion Only), situated in the Barrio of Libungan< Province of North Cotabato, containing an area of Five Thousand One (5,001) SQ. Meters more or less.
VIII. Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-62776 (Deceased Share is 2/3 Portion Only), situated at Midsayap, Province of Cotabato, containing an area of Eighty Thousand Seventy-Two (80,072) SQ. Meters more or less. IX. Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-76761 (Deceased Share is 2/3 Portion Only), situated in the Barrio of Canaan, Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal, Province of Davao del Norte containing an area of One Thousand Two Hundred One (1,201) SQ. Meters more or less.
X. Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-2147522
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Doctors
The Sugar Tiger Trend
I NEVER imagined that bubble tea and pearl milk tea would become so popular in the country. After all, Pinoys are basically not tea drink ers. So why are these beverages now so popular in the Philippines especially among the kids and teens of the millennial generation?
One report stated, “With its cool, refreshing taste, coupled with fun, delightful sinkers such as chewy pearls, the Philippines has officially embraced the bever age as an everyday feel good staple of happiness in a cup.”
Of course, social media played a big part in popularizing the beverages by encouraging our tweet-addicted teens
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