Dabaweño artist holds homecoming recital at Ateneo
“I’m excited to finally be able to do a recital in Davao,” says Gomez, who has held two classical recitals in Manila.
Since his Subdominant 7 days, he had proceeded to Manila to pursue a degree in music, first at the University of Sto. Tomas, and then on to the University of the Philippines’ College of Music, where he majored in conducting and graduated cum laude.
Early on in his music studies, he concurrently helmed the music directorship at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mt. Carmel in Quezon City.
Gomez has been an active member of the acclaimed Ateneo Chamber Singers and the Villancico Vocal Ensemble, and has played the role of Apo Lagawlaw in Joed Balsamo's “Sabangan sa Ginoog,” a Visayan musical.
Recently, he was cast as a chorus member at the Cultural Center of the Philippines' hit production of Puccini's "Turandot" held last December 9 and 11.
”Bringing all my experiences to an audience made up of family and friends from my home has always been a dream of mine since leaving to study music in 2012,” he says.
Gomez has been accepted into the Master in Music Studies program, major in Opera Performance, at the Griffith University’s Queensland Conservatorium in Australia.
“This repertoire is a mix of art songs and arias from different composers, genres and time periods,” he says.
Assisted by fellow artists Daphne Cabaguio Jocson and Jose Mari de la Peña, Gomez’s repertoire includes works from N. Abelardo, G. Faure, G.F. Handel, E. Lalo, W.A. Mozart, G. Rossini, F. Schubert, and R. Schumann.
The performance will be held at 7:00 PM on January 6, 2023, at the Bapa Benny Tudtud Auditorium of the Ateneo de Davao University. Tickets are priced at P1,500.00.
Register your SIM cards to avoid problems: NTC
BY RHODA GRACE B. SARONSpeaking at Wednesday's AFP-PNP press briefing held at The Royal Mandaya Hotel, NTC XI regional director Nelson Cañete said the 180-day registration period of the SIM Card Registration Law will begin on Dec. 27.
After that date, newly purchased SIM cards can
only be used after registration.
He asked the cell phone owners to prepare and take a picture of their valid ID cards as part of the registration process.
Moreover, he said that even children who have phones must also register but under the name of their
parents or guardians.
Lost phones or if the owner has passed away must be reported so that it will be deactivated by the service provider.
According to the report, under the Implementing Rules and Regulation ( IRR), subscribers have 180
DavOcc is second fastest growing economy in 2021
MALITA, Davao Occidental (PIA) – The province of Davao Occidental was cited as the second fastest-growing economy in the entire region in 2021, based on the results of the Provincial Product Accounts of the Philippine
Statistics Authority.
In the recent dissemination forum on the results of the first-ever released PPAs covering the period 2018–2021, PSA Davao Occidental chief statistical specialist Jessie Madulin has announced that the
economy of Davao Occidental grew by 6.4 percent in 2021 from a negative 1.8% in 2020.
This represented an increase in the value of the Gross Provincial Domestic Product (GPDP) (
No let-up in enforcement of firecracker ban: DCPO
THE LOCAL law enforcement will continue to enforce the firecracker ban this Yuletide Season.
This was stressed by Colonel Alberto Lupaz, director of the Davao City Police Office, during the Regional Law Enforcement
Coordinating Committee Meeting at the Bagani Hall of the Police Regional Office XI.
He said the local police will be strictly implementing the firecracker ban by conducting visibility patrols and coordinating with
the local communities on this pursuit.
“We will strictly implement the firecracker ban this holiday season,” Lupaz said.
He said the firecracker ban prohibits the possession, use, sale, manufac -
ture, and distribution of pyrotechnic devices within the city to ensure the safety of the people during the Holiday Season.
City Ordinance 06002 or the Firecracker Ban was passed into law by ( /NO/11)
Index crimes down across the board
THE DAVAO Police Regional Office index crime rate this year decreased by 13 percent against the 2021 figures, while the total number of crime incidents fell by 23 percent.
Data from the Police Regional Office XI revealed that 1,395 index crime cases were recorded
this year while a total of 1,610 cases were recorded in 2021.
Meanwhile, this year’s non-index crime recorded at 23,569 is also significantly lower than the 31,753 recorded last year.
PRO XI spokesperson Major Eudisan Gultiano, (
Yellow Bus to file contempt case vs Koronadal execs for terminal closure
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews) – The management of Yellow Bus Line, Inc. has vowed to file contempt charges against Koronadal Mayor Eliordo Ogena and other city hall officials for shutting down the company’s private terminal here.
Cecile Diel, Yellow Bus spokesperson, slammed city hall officials for closing the firm’s private terminal that caused inconvenience to the commuting public.
“Their action reflects a sense of impunity. It is a blatant disregard of the rule of law,” she said in a press conference late Monday afternoon in mixed English and Ilonggo.
Last Friday, Ogena ordered the shutdown of the private terminal of Yellow Bus along GenSan Drive in Zone 3 due to the lack of a business permit.
Ogena said the firm allegedly violated the revenue code and the zoning ordinance of the city, which forced the city government to close its private terminal.
The mayor added that city hall has issued several ceaseand-desist orders and notices of closure to the company to settle the issue, but the firm apparently disregarded them.
There was no public announcement from city hall that the Yellow Bus terminal would be closed last Friday.
The sudden closure of the Yellow Bus terminal caused discomfort to many passengers of the company. Several of its bus units with passengers were stopped while going out of the city, forcing the commuters to transfer to other rides.
Ogena issued an apology to the inconvenience caused to the riding public by the sudden closure of the Yellow Bus terminal on Friday.
In December 2019, the bus company obtained a favorable ruling from a local court, which issued a writ of execution against the implementation of City Ordinance No. 9 Series of 2018.
The ordinance required all buses and passenger vans operating here to utilize the city public integrated terminal in the interior Robredo Avenue, which is a bit far from the city’s commercial districts compared to the Yellow Bus terminal.
In its ruling, the court ordered the city mayor and concerned offices to refrain from implementing the ordinance on Yellow Bus, which for decades operated from its private terminal near the city’s commercial center.
The ruling has been elevated to the Court of Appeals.
Ogena, a lawyer, said the city government “respects” the decision of the local court, reiterating they closed the
Yellow Bus terminal because it lacks a business permit for two years.
Diel, also a lawyer and member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of South Cotabato, said that Yellow Bus “is not obliged” to get a business permit for its private terminal from the local government since common carriers are governed by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board.
Diel also took exception to the claim of city hall that Yellow Bus violated the zoning ordinance.
She showed reporters a copy certified by the local government that the Yellow Bus terminal conforms to the zoning requirement of the city.
Diel decried the closure of Yellow Bus terminal as a form of harassment from the city government.
With the closure of its private terminal, Yellow Bus is now operating from its garage also along the national highway and some one kilometer away from the former.
The city government welcomed the right of the company to seek legal action.
Diel said that indirect contempt imposes a fine of not more than P30,000 or imprisonment of not more than six months, or both, at the discretion of the court. (Bong S. Sarmiento / MindaNews)
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MOUNTAIN
eco-guide Arnie Macaneras is this year's champion in the 5th edition of the Mt Apo Sky and Vertical Race and the second Filipino to win in the Asia Trail Master. He was awarded as the fastest in the 75km catagory in a ceremony held December 18, Sunday, at Playa de Oboza in Darong, Sta Cruz, Davao del Sur.
The 31 year old Macarenas, a native of Kapatagan, Digos City, recently placed second both at The North Face Mountain Trail Festival last November 27 in Perak, Malaysia and the Cordillera Mountain Ultra last December 4 in Itugon, Benguet.
Macarenas scaled Mount Apo, the country's highest peak at 2,954 MASL, in just 9.4 hours, breaking records in the Mt Apo Sky and Vertical Race history.
Malaysian athlete Milton Amat, recognized as the strongest runner in the Asia Trail Master season, placed a very close second to Macarenas with just a five minute gap.
Meanwhile, Vietnamese trailrunner Hau Ha, a rising star in global trailrunning, won in the 75km women's division. It is her first time in the international trailrunning this year.
"It has been a great season - the best Asia Trail Master season so far. We look forward to our next race come January 21 in Thailand," said Asia Trail Master founder Kris Van De Velde.
He also disclosed the next scheduled Asia Trail Master races in the Philippines: Santa Ines Mountain Adventure on February 11, 2023 in Rizal Province, and two races in Mindanao: Mt Hamiguitan, Davao Oriental in June and in Matanao, Davao del Sur in October.
This is the first time that an Asian Trail Master championship, participated by 144 athletes from 20 countries, is hosted by the Philippines. Asia Trail Master is an internationally renowned series of trailrunning races across Asia.
DOLE Davao employees, units as paragons of quality and dedication
ONE OF the constructive strategies to ensure the success of an organization is through rewards and recognition. Such initiative encourages a healthy relationship between the employer and employees, both sides functioning hand in hand to reciprocate value.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) takes pride in establishing its employee appreciation awards system that recognizes the untiring efforts of its entire workforce. This is to encourage creativity, efficiency, and integrity in public service. In fact, the Department adopted the Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular 01, Series of 2001: Programs on Awards and Incentives for Services Excellence (PRAISE) as its basis to conduct an annual awarding ceremony.
This year, DOLE XI held its PRAISE Awards and Rec-
ognition Night on December 14-15, 2022 at Sunny Point Hotel, Davao City, to recognize and reward the collaboration and efforts of its workforce in the achievement of the organization’s target and accomplishments in the previous year that aligned with DOLE’s core values.
The DOLE-Davao Oriental Field Office, led by its Provincial Head Rodolfo T. Castro, bagged the Best Organizational Unit award, the top honors for the recently concluded ceremony. Said field office received high ratings in its Office Per-
formance Commitment and Review (OPCR) and predominantly excelled in the implementation of major programs and administrative support.
Meanwhile, the DOLEDavao Occidental Field Office, led by Acting Provincial Head Arce D. Sinajon, was given the Gantimpala Agad Award for rendering outstanding and remarkable service to the public especially in delivering the Department’s programs and services to the far-flung municipality of Sarangani, Davao Occidental.
Davao City Field Office received the awards for Best
Teacher training and Japanese studies categories open for scholarship grants
THE JAPAN Information and Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan is now accepting applications for the Teacher Training and Japanese Studies categories of the 2023 Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship Program.
All Filipino citizens who meet the qualifications below are eligible to apply:
Implementing Unit for Livelihood Program and Services - DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP), Best Implementing Unit for Livelihood Program and Services - Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD), and Best Implementing Unit for Labor Relations. Davao del Sur Field Office took home the awards for Best Implementing Unit for Employment Programs and Services, Best Implementing Unit for Labor Relations, Best Implementing Unit for Welfare Services, and Best Implementing Unit for Quality Management System. For Davao del Norte Field Office, it was conferred with the award for Best Implementing Unit for Employment Programs and Services. Aside from bagging the highest award, Davao Oriental Field Office received the awards for Best Implementing Unit for Labor Inspection Program and Best Implementing Unit for Occupational Safety and Health Program.
the outstanding execution of DOLE XI Field Offices, the individual performances and accomplishments of its personnel were also acknowledged during the recognition night.
To commend her commitment to quality and excellence in work performance, Ms. Suzette Jane A. Antiveros, Planning Officer III, was hailed the “Huwarang Kawani” (Model Employee). Ms. Antiveros won acclaim for attaining tasks that exceeded her normal position requirements. Meanwhile, the Best Labor Inspector and Best SingleEntry Approach Desk Officer (SEADO) awards were both presented to Ms. Roselyn L. Dejaro of Davao Oriental Field Office. Ms. Dejaro, Senior Labor and Employment Officer, stood out for her efficiency in enforcing the inspection and settlement programs of the office.
lic Administration at the Philippine Christian University.
The recognition night was graced by Assistant Secretary for Regional Operations Atty. Maria Liavel BadilloCrisostomo who uplifted the confidence of DOLE XI personnel with her inspiring message. “The regional office is the backbone of DOLE. We are here to contribute to the betterment and advancement of the entire department. And we pride here in DOLE that we do not only give respect, value, and recognition to our stakeholders, but we deliver a public service with a heart.”
Scholars for both categories will have to go back to the Philippines upon completion of their programs to apply what they have learned.
For Teacher Training, the scholars must resume teaching in the schools they were employed in prior to the program. For Japanese Studies, the scholars must continue the undergraduate program they were enrolled in prior to the scholarship program.
Application forms and information on prerequisites may be viewed and downloaded from the Embassy website: https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/ itpr_en/00_000193.html
The deadline for submission of applications is on January 20, 2023 (Friday). Please mail or hand-deliver your application package to the Embassy of Japan on or before the deadline. Late applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The application process consists of a document screening, written exams, and an interview.
For inquiries, please call or visit:
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC)
Embassy of Japan
2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1300 Tel: (02) 8551-5710 locals 2313 or 4210
“These contributions and accomplishments are the vital motivational factors why this office has reached noteworthy achievements in leaps and bounds, making us one of the top performing regions nationwide -- and that is something to be proud of,” said Assistant Regional Director Atty. Jason P. Balais in his opening message. He also emphasized the relentless effort of the personnel to give honor to the department and for going the extra mile beyond what they were bound to accomplish.
Aside from recognizing
DOLE XI also paid tribute to its employees who have been with the Office for 10 years and 30 years, especially Ms. Maria Cecilia A. Gravino who will be retiring after 39 years of public service.
Lastly, the PRAISE also gave recognition to employees who have exerted extra effort to develop their job competencies at their own expense. The Career Development Reward was conferred to Ms. Jenelyn A. Sanchez for finishing her Master of Public Management (Public Policy and Program Administration) degree at the University of the Philippines (Open University) and Ms. Clara Merdika B. Maglunsod for her master’s degree in Pub-
Regional Director Atty. Randolf C. Pensoy gave his congratulatory message by assuring everyone that the hard work of all the personnel of DOLE XI will never go unnoticed. “As we close out this year and get ready for a new year, we can recount all our initiatives and activities that we have undertaken over the past year as a department. But what matters most is our overall movement, in a holistic sense, relative to where we have been and to the future we envision.”
DOLE XI’s culture of appreciation and awards speak particularly of each employee’s noteworthy involvement to achieve the Office’s vision that by 2030, DOLE XI shall be a highly competent organization providing fully automated quality labor and employment programs and services with committed personnel working together towards ensuring full, decent, and productive employment for all Davaoeños.
Back in the streets
I sincerely hope this does not shoot out as if it came from the viewpoint of a resident Grinch. Thing is, I am definitely fifty-fifty in favor of having too many children running around outdoors nowadays.
Before you raise one already-frayed eyebrow, I’m saying this within the confines (und kontext) of our subdivision situation where stray dogs still outnumber children on bicycles two to one. Truth be told, since 2020 and the onset of the quarantine, I have tried to get through our barangay and the city pound informing them of stray dogs in our streets, particularly at night. (cricket sounds)
With the easing up of safety restrictions in time for the advent of the yuletide season, caroling sorties at nighttime, a much-awaited event especially among kids, is once again here. So, with both children and strays in the streets at night, one sees a brewing problem in the making.
It is not enough that the leased dogs safely inside the gates make a ruckus whenever there are carolers, that’s understandable. However, when stray dogs that roam about looking for food, join in the caroling, they pose not only additional decibels to Silent Night but also possible injury to the carolers as well.
Admittedly, I have no knowledge of what it’s like in other parts of the city and suburbia but what I know, there exist ordinances on keeping pets on leashes and another one regarding strays.
In the distant past, I used to be partial to the steady flow of people spreading Christmas cheer at night, especially when there’s a long line of them but, since we’ve started preparing treats for children for more than 20 years in the subdivision, I’ve learned to enjoy the break they give. In
saying this, it’s the presence of strays that has become a pet peeve, pun intended.
I am likewise aware of several cases of poisoning that have occurred here and in nearby locales where strays are the intended victims. In exposing this, I am totally against the practice. This is why I am hoping that the authorities take heed and do something about the situation. Just recently, there was an anti-rabies campaign for house pets (which hasn’t happened in the last five years).
I’m wondering if there was anything done for strays. Meanwhile, there are those who contest that, with the never-ending threat of robberies and home invasions during the holidays, the presence of strays can be seen as a deterrent of sorts too. Robbers and residents equally have a right not to have rabies I say. Not the type to say it serves them right to be bitten.
Stray dogs and robbers on the other hand just merely need to be caught. Capeesh?
On the Philippine Palm Industry
EDITORS’ NOTE:
WHILE less discussed, the palm industry also plays role in the aggressive growth of Mindanao. In the last 60 years, the industry experienced critical challenges resulting from the introduction of the agrarian reform, as the industry would require swathes of land to achieve scale economies. However, the industry survived the challenge of increasing its capacity brought by the need for scale economies.
BY ADRIAN M. TAMAYOThe growth of the industry is modest over the recent years. The Department of Trade and Industry reported a Php 804M investment value in 2020, which generated an estimated 1,300 jobs. The industry also posted a half billion domestic sales, and an export value of USD 4.1 M.
After a slump for many years, the figures reveal an indication of improved traction.
The uptick means that industry has moved from the deflection point back to the optimal point, which economists boast as the maximal of the inverted U-shaped growth owing to increasing productivity and the strong stance of the government to deal with smuggling, leading to improvement in the living conditions of the farmers.
On the part of the industry, there is the need to improve the overall reputation of the palm oil plantations and avoid situations of diseconomies.
To address the diseconomies of scale, the industry target of more than 1 million hectares for plantation is reasonable.
This complements the achievement of the optimum plantation sizes, as the farms avail of technologies, and the emergent relationship of private and government sectors.
While we see the potential, we also see what is wrong.
There is a missing link in the whole architecture of the agricultural landscape. The missing link is the punctuated industry value chain due to a lack of connectivity and transportation, and the deficiency of value-adding activities resulting from a poor innovation climate.
Here MinDA fills the gap by espousing priority programs including sustainable growth with environmental balance, sustaining a reliable power, ensuring positive peace and safety, and facilitating partnerships with learning institutions.
The agency takes these to gain an upper hand and push for a positive-sum game, the inverse of a zero-sum game.
Meaning, the progress trajectory as designed, will benefit everyone, in a non-competitive nature. Simply saying, the growth of one industry is the growth of the whole of Mindanao. The growth of Mindanao is a sure positive contributor to the advancement of the whole nation.
Adrian Tamayo is the Division Chief of the Public Relations of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA). He teaches economics at the Graduate School of the University of Mindanao and currently on a scholarship grant for Master of Public Safety Administration (MPSA) of the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC)
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
All pawned items at METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP that expired until the month of SEPTEMBER 2022, if not redeemed or renewed will be sold to the Public on NOVEMBER 18, 2022.
Gipahibalo and tanan na ang METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nagexpired hangtod sa bulan sa SETYEMBRE 2022. Kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko karong NOBYEMBRE 18, 2022.
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PAWNS NOT REDEEMED/RENEWED WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER EXPIRY DATES WILL BE AUCTIONED ON 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 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, 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 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 kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.
BRANCHES AUCTION DATE TEL. NOS.
SAN PEDRO JANUARY 18, 2022 321-2185 ILUSTRE JANUARY 05, 2022 234-4844
9GEMS Pawnshop Inc.
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.
All pawned items that expired during the month of MAY, 2015 if not renewed or redeemed 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.
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.
DAVAO
FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP
#47 Lao St., Toril, Davao City Tel. No. 295-2460
Egger Bldg., Matina Crossing Davao City Tel. No. (082) 285-7069
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
ALL PAWNED ITEMS EXPIRED ON NOVEMBER 2022 AND GADGETS THAT EXPIRES ON DECEMBER 2022 WILL BE DISPLAYED IN A PUBLIC AUCTION ON JANUARY 17 , 2023 AT 9:00AM.
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
All pawned items that expired during the month of JULY 2022, if not renewed or redeemed will be sold to the public on JANUARY 16, 2022 at 9:00a.m. at our pawnshop premises.
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
All Pawned Items that expired during the month of SEPTEMBER 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 SETYEMBRE 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
NOVEMBER 2022 JANUARY 12, 2022
Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang AL-JOS PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa HULYO 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong ENERO 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 kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.
BRANCHES AUCTION DATE TEL. NOS. BAJADA JAN. 23, 2023 321-8705 (Beside NBI Office)
BABAK SAMAL JAN. 23, 2023 301-4019
SAN PEDRO JAN. 23, 2023 227-6772
CABAGUIO JAN. 23, 2023 321-6223
TIBUNGCO JAN. 23, 2023 222-2494
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sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.
BRANCHES AUCTION DATE TEL. NOS.
Matina Crossing NOV. 22, 2022 (082) 321-1814
Tibungco NOV. 18, 2022 (082) 296-4130
PANABO’S PAWNSHOP, INC. Panabo (Main) NOV. 29, 2022 (084) 628-8418 Panabo (Branch) NOV. 14, 2022 (084) 628-842
CPB-NGI PAWNSHOP, INC.
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
All pawned items that expired during the Months of SEPTEMBER 2022 (Regular Items) and OCTOBER 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) DEC. 15, 2022 327-8832
Agdao DEC. 15, 2022 327-6275
Toril DEC. 15, 2022 327-8503
Bolton DEC. 15, 2022 392-3022
Digos City DEC. 15, 2022 333-9945
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Rosegold Pawnshop Lapu-lapu Street, Agdao Davao City Tel. No. (082) 225-3637
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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 JUNE 16, 2022 TO JULY 15, 2022 If not redeemed or renewed on or before DECEMBER 16, 2022 will be sold to the Public Auction on DECEMBER 19, 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 JUNE 16, 2022 TO JULY 15, 2022 if not redeemed or renewed on DECEMBER 16, 2022 will be sold to the Public Auction on DECEMBER 19, 2022 at our Pawnshop premises from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
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One market incident that nearly got me into trouble
MATALAM, North Cotabato (MindaNews) – Every Monday is market day in our hometown. On these days vendors, young and old, come to display their trade wares like “ukay-ukay” (used clothings, shoes, blankets, etc.), agricultural products, and fruits.
When I go to market, one of my priorities is eating at the small carenderia to partake of my favorite Maguindanawon delicacies like “pastil” (cooked rice wrapped in banana leaves with ground chicken meat toppings cooked the unique Maguindanawon way we call “kinagikit”).
There are now a lot of enterprising non-Maguindanawons who would imitate the “pastil” except that their chicken meat toppings are either fried or cooked the “adobo” way. And quite interestingly, they still sell. This could be due to the fact that the “pastil” is the cheapest ready-made food in town.
After having my “pastil” breakfast, which is never complete without the native “pamogon” coffee and a few slices of mango, I move around to look for my other favorite native delicacy called “tapay” (fermented rice or burong kanin in Tagalog).
While moving around in slow calculated steps, I chanced upon an old woman who had used a small portion of the sidewalk to display her native mangoes which we call “mangga juani.” “Wow,” I sighed in delight, because this is one of my favorite mango varieties. This kind of mango is very much like the durian. It smells like “hell” but tastes like “heaven.” Yes, it has a relatively stronger smell but it tastes so delicious to me.
The “mangga juani” were displayed in piles. One pile which consists of three to four pieces of mangoes, depending on the size, costs only P20. This was so cheap compared to the price of mangga Cebu and similar varieties which cost from P80 to P100 per kilo depending on the season.
Quite surprising to me, the old woman offered me a bargain of only P50 for three piles of mangoes. I did not
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MAUGAN P. MOSAIDask for it. It has never been my habit to ask for bargain from lowly vendors whose small income from the sales would all go to rice brought home to the family.
I asked the old woman vendor: “Babo, if there is extra money left after buying rice for the family consumption, what else do you buy?” “I buy candies for the grandchildren and ensaymada for the adults, my eldest son and his wife with whom I stay,” she responded. “Babo, I am giving you P100 but I only need these mangoes,” but she insisted that I add three more piles of mangoes. “No,” I said. I am giving you the extra P50.
That was when she said, almost teary-eyed, “Datu, you are much better than my earlier buyer who was quite rude to me.” The previous buyer, who looks a bit wellto-do, according to the old woman vendor, had asked her to select three best piles of Mangoes, wrap them, and he will return to pick them up.
The man had returned to take the mangoes he bought, but to the old woman vendor’s surprise, the same man returned after slightly more than 30 minutes complaining that the old woman did not give him the best piles of mangoes. He was eating in a nearby carenderia and had the mangoes peeled off and sliced for a fruit dessert.
I was still there when the man came back. After saying some harsh words against the old woman, I tried to butt in to pacify him. I said, “Brod, you can have more piles of mangoes of your choice and return what was left of your previous buy, then you pay only for the balance.” “No,” he said, “I want my money back because this old woman is a cheat. She must have given me not-so-ripe mangoes from that bag which she has not displayed.”
Empowering“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” -- Dr. Seuss
Fish is one of the staple food sources of our countrymen. Small scale capture fisherfolk (people who fish in the open) or aquaculture groups produce a large portion of local fish sources. Unfortunately, many of them face a constant struggle to sustain their livelihood. It is therefore an existential imperative that they be empowered to ensure their survival. Yet, very few people know of the plight of the folks who fish for a living.
Recently, former Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Director Nestor Domenden who now heads the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF), invited me to a meeting with some groups of fisherfolk and officials of Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils (MFARMC).
FARMCs in every city, municipality and barangays abutting municipal waters, bays, lakes, rivers and dams were created by law to encourage participation by small fisherfolk and small- scale fisheries owner associations in plans and actual project implementation affecting their industry. Standard protocol in government is that projects that assist the small fisherfolk be coursed through member associations of the FARMCs.
The problem with the aforesaid standard protocol is that generally, associations who are recipients of government projects for livelihood are not able to sustain the projects after the infusion of funds or assets. After the initial phase, the project often lapses into a coma till the next infusion. This occurs because associations unaided are not trained to run the project and make it profitable.
Associations are by their very nature non-stock and non-profit organizations. Without proper training and without tweaking the organization, the projects experience difficulty in making it sustainable. In addition, the implementing government agencies are run by government people who have often never run a business in their lives. As such, the protocol as it is, needs additional elements to give these government projects a chance to become sustainable.
During the meeting with this particular groups of FARMCs, however, I was able to meet a FARMC with a success story. In the municipality of Bolinao in the province of Pangasinan, there is a cove filled with fish cages.
This time I tried to comfort the man by telling him to get another three piles of mangoes and I will pay for it. But rather than do that, he tried to turn his ire on me by saying: “Do not insult me brod. Probably, I have more money than you.” Upon hearing this, my adrenalin shot up and I now want to get mad at the man. I said, “Brod, this is not a case of competing who has more money. It is a matter of showing respect for an old woman and her kind of business.”
“Why do you want to interfere? You have nothing to do with this. It’s none of your business,” the man, who is a little huskier than me, confronts me as if he is ready to slug it out with me.
At this point, I moved a little farther from him, faced him, and showed him that I was adjusting my gun tucked into my waist giving him the message that I would pull it if he continues to display rude manners against us (me and the old woman).
The old woman had sensed my move and she quickly interrupted by saying to me: “Datu, please go and leave us. I won’t get any poorer by three piles of mangoes. I will return his money so that he has no more issues with me.”
I heeded the old woman to show that even though I was in the upper hand should our confrontation turn into a duel, I am far more manageable and courteous.
Oh God, I pray that there are not so many creatures like him.
I have been a professional shooter since 1992 or 30 years already in this sport, to be exact. Before the authorities would take on me, let me emphasize that my gun is covered with LTOPF, Firearm Registration, and PTCFOR.
(MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. Maugan P. Mosaid holds a doctorate degree in rural development. He is a planning consultant and teaches Statistics and Methods of Research in the graduate school. He can be contacted at mauganmosaid6@gmail.com.)
folks who fish
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BY ATTY. GILBERTO LAUENGCO, J.D.Many of these fish cages are owned by entrepreneurs or businessmen. Some of these fish cages, however, are owned by a fisherfolk association assisted by the FARMC here.
Initially they were given a few pieces of fish cages and given seven fishing cycles to turn a profit and return the cost of the fish cages. The fisherfolk were able to turn a profit and pay for the fish cages in just one cycle. Encouraged by their success, the fisherfolk association was able to partner with a private corporation who angel invested in the association’s additional fish cage project under a joint venture.
The relative success story of the fisherfolk of Bolinao shows how proper empowerment of the folks of fish can both help improve the lot of the ordinary fisherfolk and improve food production capability.
How can we replicate the Bolinao experience?
First, citizens must support the right people in key government positions in middle management who have the ability to properly utilize government assets, can work with both the stakeholders and private entities and see the big picture. Ordinary citizens must go out of their way and find ways to support these capable officials. Officials like PFAC director Domenden must be harnessed and placed in the right positions
Second, local and national government units must
work hand in hand with the FARMC in their areas to provide the proper opportunities for these associations. Areas must be set aside exclusively for these associations to set up their projects and incentives must be granted. The associations must be protected from preying middlemen and predatory big businesses and allowed to grow.
Third, professionals and private individuals must go out, capacitate and help these associations. The Bolinao fisherfolk were taught by private individuals how to run the project like a business cooperative with an eye for profit. A private corporation provided them with capital and assets and inputs for additional fish cage projects and only asked for 20 percent of the net profits. If more social enterprises are set up and partner with these small- scale food producing associations, this story can be replicated. Perhaps, professionals of a certain age who are winding down their careers can go out and pitch in and help with their core competencies. These associations need entrepreneurs, marketing experts, finance people, and of course, aggressive lawyers to protect them.
Finally, the ordinary citizens can help make the plight of the fisherfolk and others like them be known by setting aside some of their social media time and supporting these stories. Perhaps, if their stories are told over and over again, enough people can come together to truly empower them.
This is just my oblique observation.
(Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in the foregoing article are solely the author’s and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Philippine News Agency (PNA) or any other office under the Office of the Press Secretary.)
days from the effectivity of the law to register their SIM cards. The registration may be extended for a period not exceeding 120 days.
All SIMs, including embedded SIMs (eSIMS) and SIMs intended for data-only or used for fixed wireless broadband modem, are subject for registration.
Failure to register an existing SIM within the period prescribed will result in the automatic deactivation of the SIM.
The deactivated SIM may only be reactivated after registration, provided that reactivation will be made not later than five days after
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then Councilor Bonifacio Militar during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
However, Mayor Duterte in an executive order prohibited the sales manufacture, distribution, possession, and use of py-
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during the AFP-PNP press conference at the Royal Mandaya Hotel on Wednesday, said the trend is proof of the success of the police force’s “relentless anticriminality operations” in the region.
The PRO XI also reported a 97.3 percent crime clearance efficiency rate
such automatic deactivation.
Public telecommunication entities are ordered to establish secure online SIM registration platforms.
Penalties
The IRR states that those who will provide false or fictitious information, or will use fictitious identities or fraudulent identification documents to register a SIM will face imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of up to P300,000, or both.
The penalty of imprisonment ranging from six months to six years, or a fine of P100,000 to P300,000, or both, will be imposed on anyone who
rotechnic devices in 2001.
The local ordinance imposes a fine of P1,000 or imprisonment good for twenty to thirty days for first-time offenders.
It imposes a fine of P3,000 or imprisonment of from one month to three
sells or transfers a registered SIM without complying with the required registration under the law.
Anyone who transmits misleading or accurate information about the source of phone call or text message, with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value, will be subject to imprisonment of no less than six years or a fine of P200,000, or both.
Any telecommunications company, resellers or entities who engage in the sale of stolen SIMs will face imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of up to P300,000, or both.
months, or both, for second-time offenders; and eventually, a fine of P5,000 or imprisonment of from three to six months, or both, for third-time offenders. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)
for 2022.
In addition, a total of 2,161 operations against illegal drugs were conducted by the PRO XI, which seized over P42.5 million worth of illegal drugs while 1,200 loose firearms were confiscated.
A total of 2,588 wanted persons were also arrested
in all 2,161 police operations in the region this year.
Gultiano said the police force in the Davao Region is determined to further improve these numbers as it continues to secure the peaceful celebration of the Christmas season in the region. By Rhoda Grace B. Saron
Application for a Certificate
Convenience
FREIGHT TRUCK Service. Case No. R11-NC-TH-2022-12-082 DANTE D. SUICO, Applicant. X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X
NOTICE OF HEARING
In the application filed on December 7, 2022, applicant requests authority for a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a TH FREIGHT TRUCK SERVICE for the transportation of freight on the route: WITHIN PANABO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of FOUR (4) units.
NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on JANUARY 17, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address.
At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date applicant shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao.
Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.
This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.
WITNESS Dir. NONITO A. LLANOS III, Regional Director, this 9 th day of December 2022 at Davao City, Philippines.
(SGD) Atty. ERNEST BENZ S. DAVILA Attorney IV
EBSD/hoc
Copy furnished:
Applicant, Dante D. Suico, Purok 8, Narra St., Brgy. Tacunan, Tugbok Dist., Mintal, Davao City Counsel, Atty. Ibrahim K. Silongan, Jr., Door 4, Ciudadano Bldg., CM Recto St., corner San Pedro St., Davao City.
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of PhP32.4 billion in 2020 to PhP34.4 billion in 2021, Madulin bared.
“It is worth noting that Davao Occidental is one of the 16 provinces among the 46 pilot provinces in the country that had already surpassed the 2019 pre-pandemic level, with 2021 GPDP higher than the 2019 GPDP level by 4.5 percent,” he stated.
The province of Davao de Oro is the fastest GDP growth with 7.4%, while Davao City ranks third with 6.0%, Madulin also disclosed.
The PSA started releasing annually the sub-
regional level economic performances following the identified pilot provinces and highly urbanized cities in 2021. Davao Occidental was one of the pilot areas for PPA compilation in 2022.
Madulin reported that of the 6.4% growth in 2021, the top contributor was services with 2.8%, closely followed by the industry with 2.6%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing also contributed positively with 1.0%.
From among the 16 industries in the province, construction was the leading contributor at 1.9%.
EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION OF ESTATE OF DECEASED MONROE LAURENTE ROSAUPAN
Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late MONROE LAURENTE ROSAUPAN who died intestate on December 09, 1996 at Davao Medical Center (now Southern Philippines Medical Center), Davao City.
That the deceased at the time of her death left a parcel of land covered under Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. T-130448 described to wit: A parcel of land (Lot 4, Blk. 3, Psd-11-019554, being a portion of Lot 1 (IPC) Psd-1423510, situated in the City of Davao, containing an area of One Hundred Sixty (160) 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 EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION OF ESTATE OF DECEASED MONROE LAUTENTE ROSAUPAN, made and executed by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 489; Page No. 99; Book No. XXXI; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public ATTY. JOSE M. BALINGIT, JR. of Davao City.
(MT- Dec. 9, 16 & 23, 2022)
The wholesale and retail trade industry followed with 1.5%; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (1.5%); and agriculture, forestry, and fishing (1%).
The rest of the industries also contributed positively to the growth of Davao Occidental’s economy, Madulin stated.
In terms of their growth rates, construction recorded the fastest growth of 23.4%, followed by the human health and social work activities with 19.9%; while mining and quarrying recorded 13.2%.
Madulin explained that the PPA is a mechanism to compile the GPDP and Gross City Domestic Prod-
uct (GCDP), complementing the GDP at the national and the GRDP at the regional level.
“PPA is very advantageous, especially to our government planners in crafting policies and programs for the economic development of the province,” he stated. (PIA-XI/ Carina L. Cayon)
BOC intercepts P20-M smuggled onions at Misamis Oriental port
MANILA – Authorities have intercepted two containers of smuggled onions worth PHP20 million at the Mindanao Container Terminal Port in Misamis Oriental on Wednesday.
In a statement on Thursday, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) said the shipments were seized in a joint operation of the BOC Northern Mindanao, Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS), Enforcement Security Services (ESS), Department of Agriculture (DA), the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc. (CCBI).
“Onions are being sold at higher prices in our local markets. This should not have been a predicament for an agricultural country like us. The more empowered these people feel about smuggling
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these products, the more our economy will suffer. So, we cannot let that happen because the people will be the most affected,” said Customs Commissioner Yogi Filemon Ruiz.
The shipment of 50,000 kilograms of onions that were declared as bread and pastries came from China and arrived in Cagayan de Oro City on Dec. 6, 2022.
CIIS director Jeoffrey Tacio said they received intelligence information about the containers that will pass through the MCT port while carrying smuggled onions.
“As we’re nearing the end of 2022, I’m glad to see that our agents are still hard at work in stopping these smuggled goods from passing through our borders. Now more than ever, it is so critical to protect our economy from the adverse impact of smug-
gled agricultural products,” he said.
Upon receiving the joint request by CIIS and ESS on Dec. 9, Port of Cagayan de Oro District Collector Alexandra Lumontad immediately issued a Pre-Lodgement Control Order (PLCO) against the shipment on the same day.
On the other hand, Customs Deputy Commissioner Juvymax Uy acknowledged the team as he underscored the hard work and dedication they have shown in seeing the operation through despite the challenges.
“As leaders, we want always to be a motivational factor to our people. We want them to see that like them, we are hard at work in exercising our mandate and taking away the power from these groups. But I also like to say that our team members always inspire us,” he said. (PNA)
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE
OF AUCTION SALE
All Jewelry and other articles pawned at FEROCE PAWNSHOP AND MONEY CHANGER INC. Main Branch Duterte St., San Pedro Branch and Toril Branch from AUGUST 01 TO 31, 2022 if not renewed or redeemed on or before JANUARY 25, 2022 will be SOLD to Public Auction on JANUARY 31, 2023 at 10:00am at our pawnshop premises.
Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang FEROCE PAWNSHOP AND MONEY CHANGER INC. magasubasta sa tanang prenda nga nagsugod AGOSTO 1 hantud 31, 2022 , Ang tanang Prenda ibaligya sa Publiko karong ENERO 31, 2023 sa alas 10:00 sa buntag.
MARKET BASKET DAMOSA COMPLEX J.P LAUREL AVE. LANANG, BRGY. ALFONSO ANGLIONGTO BUHANGIN DIST. DAVAO CITY. 282-3355
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
All Jewelry and other articles pawned at G-ROCE PAWNSHOP from AUGUST 01 TO 31, 2022 if not renewed or redeemed on or before JANUARY 25, 2022 will be SOLD to Public Auction on JANUARY 31, 2023 at 10:00am at our pawnshop premises.
Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang G-ROCE PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanang prenda nga nagsugod AGOSTO 1 hantud 31, 2022 , Ang tanang Prenda ibaligya sa Publiko karong ENERO 31, 2023 sa alas 10:00 sa buntag. BRANCHES:
AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION
NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late Estela Baldueza-Perlas who died intestate on March 9, 2020; That the aforementioned deceased left the following properties situated in the City of Davao, Island of Mindanao, which will be subject of partition among the surviving heirs, particularly described as follows:
TCT No. 146-2010007348, a parcel of land (Lot 24, Block 4 of the Subdivision Plan (LRC) Psd 177069 being a portion of Lot 337-1-2, (LRC) Psd-128813, LRC (GLRO) Record No. 11974) situated in the in the City of Davao, containing an area of Two Hundred Forty (240) Square Meters more or less;
TCT No. 146-2014005729, a parcel of land (Lot 14, of the Subdivision Plan (LRC) Psd 173458 being a portion of Lot 195-B-3-A, Psd-39078, LRC Record No. 317) situated in the City of Davao, containing an area of Four Hundred (400) Square Meters more or less; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) No. T-120294, a parcel of land (Lot 7, Block 25 of the Subdivision Plan (LRC) Psd 132268 being a portion of Lot 337-1-1, (LRC) Psd-128813, LRC (GLRO) Record No. 11974) situated in the Barrio of Talomo, City of Davao, containing an area of Three Hundred (300) Square Meters more or less; That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned properties has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE HEIRS OF ESTELA BALDUEZA-PERLAS WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS made and executed by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 411; Page No. 84; Book No. 71; Series of 2020 of the Notary Public Joselito D. Sevilla of Davao City.
(MT-Dec. 16, 23 & 30, 2022)
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
Notice is hereby given that ORLANDO P. BALDEVIA, of legal age, Filipino, widower and a resident of Davao City after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, depose and say:
That I am a registered owner of a real property located at Visayan Village, Tagum City, under TCT NO. T-28442, Tax Declaration ART-01001926876, consisting of Four Hundred (400) SQ. Meters more or less;
That I hereby adjudicate to myself said property for the purpose of self-support in my old age;
That my children agree with my self-adjudication for whatever legal purpose for my self-support; That this adjudication is witnessed by my children per Doc. No. 20; Page No. 4; Book No. XXIII; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public ATTY. RAMON LEDESMA BOISER of Davao City.
Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late RAQUEL V. REY, who died intestate on May 17, 2015. That the deceased at the time of her death left a certain personal properties with a parcel of land covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) No. T-128711, situated at the Barrio of Matina, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX (276) 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 properties has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE made and executed by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 129; Page No. 27; Book No. II; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public Atty. Joahnna Eve S. Tejero of Davao City.
(MT-Dec. 9, 16 & 23, 2022)
Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late EMMA B. GOMEZ, who died intestate on November 8, 2009 at DOA-Davao Adventist Hospital, Bangkal, Davao City; That the deceased at the time of her death leaving a certain parcel of residential lot with Concreted Bungalow Type of House, situated in the City of Davao, containing an area of One Hundred Twenty (120) SQ. Meters more or less, covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-282073 of the Registry of Deeds of Davao City; 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 OF THE LATE EMMA B. GOMEZ WITH DEED OF DONATION, made and executed by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 156; Page No. 32; Book No. 182; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public Atty. JOEBAR C. PONDOC of Davao City. (MT- Dec. 16, 23 & 30, 2022)
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Last December 7, 2022, the Bian family inaugurated another business blessing--the Sans Hotel at the Luxebridge Suites located along the Don Julian Rodriguez, Sr. Avenue, Davao City. Naturally, guests coming from the various sectors of the Davao community were in joyful attendance in their requested Christmas colored attires to witness the special event. The proud mother Joji made it clear that this boutique hotel project is the brainchild of her youngest hija, Nicole Hao Bian-Ledesma, who was then being congratulated by the younger set of Davao entrepreneurs. “Sans is a name derived from the Indonesian word ‘santai’ which means ‘to chill.’ It is a cozy boutique hotel aimed at providing a relaxing stay experience at an affordable cost. It is well-equipped with trendy furnishings and amenities for the guests’ stylish comfort. The boutique hotel’s modern design assures clients that they don’t have to pay a hefty amount for it,” explained Nicole when she toured the guests. Somehow, this hotel reminds me of affordable hotels in expensive Tokyo.
Good news for those attending simbang gabi, Sans Luxebridge Hotel offers a delicious buffet breakfast spread by Baby Maceda-Montemayor’s Habi at Kape at the hotel’s Season’s Food Hall from 6:30 till 10:00 in the morning. The special buffet
breakfast is available until December 24.
Sans Hotel is a brand by RedDoorz. RedDoorz is a Singapore-based hotel company and hospitality brand that operates in Southeast Asia. It is Southeast Asia’s largest and fastest growing hotel offering affordable accommodations for everyone. It was founded in 2015 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Again, Joji invited her special friends to join the lighting of the Gratitude Tree at the JIB Schools along Gov. Chavez Street, Poblacion District, Davao City, last December 15. “We have a lot to be grateful about that is why we are lighting our Gratitude Tree with the presence of our special friends who have supported us through all these years. We made sure that each guest went home with their own small ‘gratitude light.’ We are forever thankful that our JIB Schools survived the pandemic beautifully and successfully. I am forever grateful for being truly blessed. I am truly thankful to our friends who continuously inspire us through their support and love. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year,” said the indefatigable wonder woman that is Purita Arsenia “Joji” Illagan-Bian.
Wishing everybody a truly Merry Christmas and hopefully, a Prosperous New Year 2023. Thank you, dear Joji Ilagan-Bian, for all the love through all these years. God bless you and your family.
Marcos assures DSWD working 24/7 to help poor, disadvantaged
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday assured Filipinos that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and other concerned agencies are working 24/7 to respond to the needs of the poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged during and beyond the holidays.
In his speech during a gift-giving activity, “Pangkabuhayan at Pamaskong Handog ng Pangulo at Unang Ginang sa Sambayanang Pilipino”, Marcos lauded the DSWD for assisting Filipinos, especially during disasters.
“ Etong nakaraan na siguro anim na buwan ay busying -busy ‘tong mga ito dahil ang daming dumaan dito sa Pilipinas. May bagyo, nagkalindol pa tayo sa Abra, kaya’t siguro masasabi natin isa na ito sa mga agencies na 24/7 talaga (In the past six months, these people have been busy. A lot of disasters struck the Philippines, typhoons, an earthquake in Abra, that’s why perhaps we can say it’s one of
the agencies that has been working 24/7),” the President told guests at the Open Ampitheater at the Rizal Park in Manila.
“Hindi natutulog yung bagyo, hindi nagbabakasyon yung lindol, at yung flooding ay di nangingilala ng holiday kaya’t kahit papaano laging nandiyan yung mga ‘yan. Kaya’t maraming salamat sa inyo hindi lamang para sa ngayong event na ito kung hindi para sa lahat ng inyong ginawa at napakabuti dahil maramingmarami kayong natulungan (Typhoons don’t sleep, earthquakes don’t go on vacation, and floods don’t recognize holidays, but still they’re always there. Thank you for not just hosting this event, but for everything you’ve done because you have helped a lot of people),” he added.
Marcos noted that the DSWD will continue doing its part to help alleviate hunger and poverty among Filipinos beyond the holiday season.
“ Ito ang aming konting tulong sa inyo, hindi
lang po ngayong Pasko. Asahan po ninyo kayo ay laging nasa isip namin. Itong mga DSWD, arawaraw ‘yan 24/7 iniisip nila kung paano namin kayo tutulungan…para nga kahit paano, kahit nakalampas na ang Pasko, yung new year ay patuloy pa rin ang aming tulong sa inyo (This assistance won’t just be during Christmas. You can expect that you will always be in our thoughts. DSWD has been thinking 24/7 about how we can help you…even after Christmas, the new year, we will still continue to help you),” he said.
During the gift-giving activity, Marcos distributed Christmas gifts to at least 400 children and 574 individuals and families, including several members of indigenous people (IP) groups and children in street situations adopted by communities from all 17 local government units (LGUs) of Metro Manila.
Child beneficiaries received food packs and gift packs containing toys and books while adult ben -
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 October 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 Oktubre 2022. Ang tanang prenda dungan nga ibaligya sa publiko sa mga sumusunod nga dapit og petsa:
‘Marawi hero’ named new Phil. Air Force commander
MANILA – Newly-appointed Philippine Air Force (PAF) commander Maj. Gen. Stephen Parreño played a major logistics role in the five-month Battle for Marawi in 2017.
During the five-month battle, Parreño flew Lockheed C-130 "Hercules" cargo planes repeatedly for resupply missions needed to sustain military operations in the conflict.
"Notably, he was greatly involved in the air mobility efforts of the PAF during the Battle of Marawi where he flew as the flight commander of C-130 flights, flying to and from Guam and Arizona to the Philippines, to pick up and transport logistics for the sustainment of the ongoing joint operations," Air Force spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said in a statement Wednesday.
The Battle of Marawi started when Islamic Stateinspired terrorists attacked the city and its environs on
eficiaries each received six kilograms of rice, grocery items, hygiene kits, and cash assistance amounting to PHP10,000 from the Department’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program.
'People’s Palace' Meanwhile, Marcos enjoined the public anew to enter the Malacañang Palace Grounds to view the Malacañang Christmas Tree and parols and attend the Simbang Gabi.
“ Aanyayahan ko rin pala kayo…Binuksan namin ang Palasyo, ang Malacañang, para yung mga nagaantay magsimbang gabi, puwede mag istam-
May 23, 2017.
The battle ended in mid-October of the same year after the militants' assaults were blunted in the ensuing government offensive.
Before his appointment as PAF chief, Parreño served key positions in the Air Force which included stints as 220th Airlift Wing commander, Air Mobility Command deputy commander, Air Logistics Command deputy commander, Tactical Operations 3 group commander, chief-of-staff air staff and vice commander of the service to name a few.
Parreño is a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1991, in which he was the lone" Starman" (a highly distinguished cadet for both academics and conduct) and graduated as class salutatorian.
He is also a member of PAF Flying School Class 1993 and he graduated No.
bay muna doon sa amin. So nakabukas ‘yun mula alas siyete ng gabi hanggang mga 4:30 a.m. pag Simbang Gabi na (I also want to invite you…we opened the Palace, the Malacañang, so that those who are going to church for Simbang Gabi, can hang out with us first. So it's open from seven o'clock in the evening until about 4:30 a.m. during the Simbang Gabi)," he said.
He said everyone is welcome to visit the Palace because it is their “home.”
“Welcome kayong lahat. Bukas na ang Palasyo. Hindi ko naman bahay ‘yan e, bahay niyo ‘yan, kaya’t binuksan ko na (You are all
3 in this class.
Parreño replaced Lt. Gen. Connor Anthony D. Canlas Sr., a member of PMA Class of 1989, who retired after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 56 on Tuesday.
Canlas served for more than 38 years at the time of his retirement.
"He grew his wings in the PAF as a skillful and competent pilot, officer, and an athlete. His leadership and managerial skills enabled him to handle key leadership and management positions at the tactical, operational, and strategic units and levels of the PAF," Castillo said.
She added that the entire PAF welcomes the new leadership with eagerness and high hopes of flying further towards being a credible and agile force, adaptable to modern warfare, and responsive to national and regional security and development.
(PNA)
welcome. The Palace is open. It’s not my home, it’s your home that’s why I opened it for you),” he added.
Marcos likewise underscored the importance of celebrating the holidays despite the hardships brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and rising inflation.
“Kahit dumadaan tayo sa hirap, marami pang hamon tayong haharapin, kahit sandali lang mag-celebrate naman tayo ng isang (Even if we go through hardships and are yet to face more challenges, even for a while let’s celebrate a) merry, merry Christmas and a happy New Year,” he said. (PNA)
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The Happy Christmas Celebration of the Bian Family
FOR the fashionable and indefatigable
Bian, who is the present “Mother
movement which her late mother (Ma.
Javellana-Ilagan) founded, “I pray because I truly believe in the power of prayer. A day without prayer for me is a day without blessing.” And blessings, indeed, seem to overflow on this gentle woman and her family that they also serve as blessings that other people can count on.
No wonder then that “Thanksgiving” is the theme for the Bian family’s happy Christmas celebration this year. “How we use the Blessings is the true measure of our Thanks-
giving,” Joji Ilagan-Bian emphasizes. This highly respected business leader and educator is well known for her untiring endeavors in business, hospitality and education; while at the same time reigns as the official Honorary Consul of Bangladesh in Mindanao. Joji, of course, is happily married to the entrepreneurial Engineer George Hao Bian with whom she shares three beautiful children namely Dyan, Michael and Nicole. The ever supportive George, though, prefers to remain low key and always keeps himself in the
