Edge Davao Vol. 15 Issue 330 | Sunday-Monday, May 14-15, 2023

Davao City First District Representative Paolo Duterte’s wife, Catalunan Grande barangay captain January Duterte, leads the cutting of the ribbon and turn over of a day care center funded by the congressman in Barangay Langub, Ma-a, Davao City on Friday. Barangay captain Duterte, who also turned over a multi-purpose building project of Rep. Duterte in the said barangay, was joined by Barangay Langub chieftain Leilani Bacalso.

Seven held over P1-M petroleum products sans permit in Davao

Authorities have arrested seven people illegally selling some PHP1 million worth of petroleum products in Davao City, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said on Friday.

In a news release, CIDG chief Brig. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr. said the Department of Energy (DOE) has tapped the Philippine National Police to help stop such illegal activities.

Caramat said suspects Jeather Coniendo Padayhag, 47; Remegio Fontanarez, 32; Florbelito Cuhay Tarranza, 39; Marvin Jay Payomo Empit, 25; Roger Bohol Bugnos, 48; Carlito Rollon Sobron, 22; and John Louie Caga Bazar, 21, were

arrested through a warrant dated May 3 issued by Branch 9 of the 11th Judicial Region in Davao City. They were caught refilling and selling petroleum products without any DOE license or permit along Malagamot Street in Sitio Calderohan, Barangay Panacan on Monday.

Caramat said operatives seized 13 improvised refilling devices; seven digital weighing scales; 74 liquefied petroleum gas tanks of various brands, both filled and empty; 1,050 filled and 5,170 empty butane canisters; two sacks of plastic seals; two record books; a notebook; seven delivery receipts; and two bank

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Brgy. Langub receives daycare center, multipurpose building from Rep. Pulong

By MAYA M. PADILLO

Davao City First Congressional District Representative Paolo “Pulong”

Duterte, represented by his wife Catalunan Grande Barangay Captain January Duterte, turned over a multi-purpose building and a daycare center in Barangay Langub, Ma-a, Davao City on Friday.

The daycare center will benefit 70 children in the said barangay while the multi-purpose building will be used for the community services of the Barangay City Social Services and Development Office (CSSDO) and other barangay activities.

Barangay Captain Leilani D. Bacalso expressed her gratitude to Rep. Pulong as the facilities would be of great help to the barangay.

“Dako kaayo ni ug matabang. Dugay nami naghandum ug separate na daycare center,” she said in an interview.

Turning over similar facilities to various barangays in the First District is one of the programs of the Office of the First Congressional District. Some of these were repre-

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Remains of NPA rebel exhumed a year after death in Davao Oro

Authorities exhumed the remains of a News People’s Army (NPA) rebel in Maragusan town, Davao de Oro province, a military official said Friday.

In a statement, Col. Ronnie Babac, the Army’s 1001st Infantry Brigade (101Bde) commander, identified the fatality as Leonardo Ellera Sr., a former squad leader of the dismantled NPA Guerrilla Front 2 (DGF-2)

Ellera’s remains were unearthed in Barangay Coronobe, Maragusan, on Thursday.

Babac said the exhumation was made possible through the information relayed by a certain Jeg, the former commanding officer of the DGF-2, and was witnessed by the deceased’s son, Leonardo Jr.

Jeg surrendered to the government on June 2022 with his party wife, Dan-dan, the former secretary of the DGF-2, and two others.

He revealed that Ellera died of hypothermia on April 27, 2022.

Relentless combat operations conducted by security forces forced them to bury the latter in a knee-deep unmarked grave, Jeg said.

Ellera’s remains were immediately transported to his residence in Barangay Del Pilar, Mabini, Davao de Oro, and received by his wife, Elena.

He was laid to rest at the Mabini public cemetery in the afternoon of the same day. (PNA)

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte visits Capalayan Elementary School and Capalayan National High School in Surigao City to personally hand over laptops for the teachers and 151 PagbaBAGo bags for Grade 1 and Grade 7 on Friday. FB page of Inday Sara Duterte

PRO 11 intensifies ‘Oplan Katok’

By MAYA M. PADILLO

The Police Regional Office 11 (PRO 11) is stepping up “Oplan Katok” to remind firearms owners to renew their permit to carry firearms outside residence (PTCFOR).

“Oplan Katok” is the PNP’s campaign against loose firearms.

“Regularly conducted ito ng stations. Firearm owners are notified to renew licenses if it is due to expire. Lahat covered nito. Kapag may due na for expiration ginagawa yan ng local police natin or yun Regional Civil Security Unit,” said Police Lieutenant Colonel Eudisan Gultiano, spokesperson of PRO 11.

Gultiano explained that police authorities will go houseto-house to visit firearm holders who have not renewed their gun license yet and remind them to be responsible fire-

arms owners. Based on the daily operational accomplishments of PRO 11 from May 11, 2023 to May 12, 2023 there are two persons arrested and one firearm confiscated on its campaign against illegal firearms.

Philippine National Police Civil Security Group’s (PNP-CSG) director Brigadier General Benjamin H. Silo Jr., former director of PRO 11, was reported recommending to the PNP of giving big performance evaluation reports to police units who will perform well in the PNP’S revitalized “Oplan Katok.”

Davao City ramps up position as Halal hub

Davao City’s positioning as a Halal hub is set for some boost.

Marilou W. Ampuan, president of Philippines Halal Trade and Tourism (PHTTE), said on Tuesday that there is a need to prepare and push Davao City as a Halal hub in the country to capture the domestic and international Muslim market.

Among the reasons is some institutions in Davao City are now Halal-certified: the kitchen of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) and the kitchen of the Institute of International Culinary and Hospitality Entrepreneurship (IChef), representing the academe sector.

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LTFRB cracks down on erring PUJ drivers in Davao City

An official from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Davao Region (LTFRB-11) said Friday they have heightened the conduct of its apprehensions on erring public utility drivers (PUV) drivers who

overcharge their passengers.

LTFRB-11 administrative officer Mirazah Arraz, the admin officer of LTFRB-11, said their office is now employing means to apprehend those who will not observe proper fare rates. Arraz said that a total of

65 drivers were apprehended by LTFRB-11 for overcharging, trip cutting, non-wearing of uniforms, and other violations.

“Our enforcement team religiously monitors, in fact, our team, they have a schedule to FLTFRB, A2

Worldbex Services International Joseph Ang poses with guest of honor Presidential Assistant for Eastern Mindanao Secretary Leo Tereso Magno, Vice Mayor J. Melchor Quitain Jr., Department of Public Works and Highways 11 (DPWH 11) director Juby Cordon, Department of Agriculture 11 (DA 11) director Abel Monteagudo, Department of Tourism 11 (DOT 11) director Tanya Rabat-Tan, City Tourism Office officer-in-charge Jennifer Romero and other officials from private entities during the opening of PHILBEX and TLEX Davao 2023 at SMX Convention Center in Davao City on Thursday. WSI said this year’s event, which was first was a massive success. Lean Daval Jr.

On stepping up its campaign for firearms owners to renew their permit to carry firearms outside residence (PTCFOR):

“Regularly conducted ito ng stations. Firearm owners are notified to renew licenses if it is due to expire. Lahat covered nito. Kapag may due na for expiration ginagawa yan ng local police natin or yun Regional Civil Security Unit.”

WATER IS A HUMAN RIGHT

When there is no water available, we complain. That’s understandable.

We need water to clean ourselves, to cook our foods, to wash our clothes, and to grow our crops. Pundits say we can go about 100 hours without drinking when it is an average temperature outside. If it’s cooler, we can go a little longer. But it’s a different story if we are exposed to hot sunlight; the time is definitely shorter.

Most photographers tell you about “the rule of third.” But that’s not only for photography, but for man’s survival as well. Just remember: We can live for 3 minutes without air (oxygen, I mean), 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food.

“Water is fundamental for life and health. The human right to water is indispensable for leading a healthy life in human dignity. It is a prerequisite to the realization of all other human rights.”

That statement comes from the United Nations Committee on Economic, Cultural and Social Rights.

Inadequate water and sanitation are primary causes of diseases such as malaria, cholera, dysentery, schistosomiasis, infectious hepatitis and diarrhea, associated with 3.4 million

deaths each year. Inadequate water and sanitation are also a major cause of poverty and the growing disparity between rich and poor.

“It is estimated that almost one third of the global burden of disease (for all ages) can be attributed to environmental risk factors. Over 40% of this burden falls on children under five years of age, even though they make up only about 10% of the world’s population,” said Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland when she was still the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO).

The water we have now is the same amount as in the days when Adam and Eve were created by God.

“The supply of freshwater on earth is finite,” said American journalist Don Hinrichsen, my co-author of a paper which was included in the book, Finding the Source: The Linkages Between Population and Water. “Thus, as the population grows, there is less water per capita.”

In his foreword of the book, which was launched at Washington, D.C., Dr. Geoffrey D. Dabelko, then the director of Woodrow Wilson Center’s Environmental Change and Security Project, wrote: “Population and freshwater are widely recog-

nized as two of the most important issues facing humanity. Yet, too few policymakers are aware of the close links between these two phenomena as well as their ramifications for livelihoods, economic productivity, and political and regional stability.”

Now, I received this press release from the Science and Technology Media Service of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) stating that barangay Pangi in Siquijor shared the same problem as those being experienced by urban centers: the limited supply of tap water to be used by households and establishments.

Siquijor is the smallest island province in the Central Visayas Region. Barangay Pangi is known to be the biggest barangay in the province in terms of population and land area. It is home to an estimated 300 households as well as public and private establishments.

This paragraph sounds familiar: “Most residents had to sleep late at night to wait for scheduled water service and collect enough for the following day’s consumption. Sometimes, they have no choice but to collect rainwater to be used for household chores, such as toilet cleaning and laundry.”

Now, the good news: To meet

the 24-hour water supply needs of barangay Pangi residents, the local government of Siquijor solicited the assistance of the DOST Region VII. Both signed a joint Memorandum of Agreement for the project titled “Science and Technology Support for the Upgrading of Water Supply in Barangay Pangi, Siquijor to Enhance Water Quality and Distribution Capacity” through its Grants-In-Aid Program.

Two years ago, the DOST-VII conducted a Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) to determine appropriate interventions needed to increase the water supply. The result of the assessment came with the following technological intervention: installation of a solar-powered water pumping station as a backup during the day and during power outages, a water filtration system to make the water safe for drinking by economically disadvantaged households, an additional water storage system, and trained personnel to oversee the project.

Before the project came into fruition, the Metro Siquijor Water District, the local water supplier, had limited water sources that couldn’t supply the entire municipality of Siquijor. With this, the residents of barangay Pangi longed to enjoy sufficient, if not abundant, water supply

SEA COWS OF DAVAO GULF

Known commonly as the manatee, sea cow or dugong (corruption from Malay name duyong) in the science world, this docile marine mammal feeds on seagrasses in shallow coastal waters and is often associated in Visayan folklore as the mermaid (i.e., kataw) of Phil-ippine mythology.

The association of the kataw to a sea cow has given rise to the fable of the mermaid. Fr. Diego de Bobadilla, SJ, who arrived in the Philippines in 1616 to assume as a lecturer in Phi-losophy and Theology at his congregation’s school in Manila, and later as principal of Colegio de San José (now San Jose Major Seminary at the Ateneo de Manila University) wrote a per-sonal account:

“The woman-fish is so called because its face and breast are quite like those of women, whom it also resembles in its manner of copu-

lation with the male… Some have tried to assert that those fish were the sirens of the sea, so celebrated among the poets; but they have noth-ing of the beauty of face and of the voice that is attributed to sirens.”

In Visayan folk tales, mermaids are related with bad luck, and disaster, and often depict-ed as ominous symbols. They are described as having the power to shoo away schools of fish, drown unsuspecting swimmers, or capsize small watercraft. Legends also abound of mortals falling for the mermaids—portrayed with fishtail or clubbed feet and having human fea-tures— and bearing children with them. More creative descriptions of mermaids are seen in movies and TV shows.

Accounts of sea cows spotted in Philippine waters date to as early as the 17th century. Fr. Bobadilla had his own person-

al encounter with the manatee, which he described in a narra-tive:

“That fish is as large as a calf; and its flesh… tastes like beef. It is caught with lines as thick around as the finger, and when the line becomes fast within [its mouth] it is killed by javelin-thrusts. Its bones and teeth have great virtue against all sorts of dysentery, especially against bloody discharges.”

In some accounts, its meat as “greatly superior to that of the green turtle.”

Dugongs survey bays, coves, and inlets for food; they chiefly feed on underwater plants. Though without natural predators outside human beings, their juveniles at times become food for saltwater crocodiles, killer whales, and coastal sharks.

English explorer and pirate William Dampier, in his brief sojourn of Mindanao in 1686,

which included a bypass of the Davao Gulf, related his encounter with a sea cow in his diary:

“The chiefest Fish are Bonetas, Snooks, Cavally’s Bremes, Mullets, 10 Pounders, etc. Here are also plenty of Sea Turtle, and small Manatee, which are not near so big as those in the West-Indies. The biggest that I saw would not weigh above 6oo Pound, but the flesh both of the Turtle and Manatee are very sweet.”

In a 2011 article, ‘Saving Mermaids in the Davao Gulf,’ WWF-Philippines ranked the gulf of Davao “as one of the priority conservation areas of the Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Eco-region.” But through the years, its population has vividly failed, supported by the decline in sightings.

Dugong population, already threatened by man’s neglect of conserving nature, has been affected in recent decades. For

like the other areas in the province.

The solution came when the local government unit of Siquijor learned of the barangay’s water needs and since Pangi has a good underground water source, the officials set aside a couple of million pesos to extract water. They devised a method of extracting water from deep wells using an electric power pump and stored it in a tank.

“The project made life easier for the residents who now enjoy a steady water supply for their daily needs,” the press release said. “However, the water pump’s capacity is only good for three hours of operation, the same as the tank capacity. But this intervention has already improved the water situation in the community, and there is still more to be done.”

The project was completed in December last year, and the water system is now capable of supplying water to the community around the clock, and it will soon serve an additional number of households in neighboring barangays.

I think some barangays in Davao City or other provinces in the Davao region can learn something from the Pangi experience.

instance, in January 2007, a 2.7-meter-long sea cow weighing 300 kilograms was found dead near the shores of Dapia Village, Barangay Santa Cruz, Tali-kod Island.

In March 2011, a 30-kilogram baby sea cow was found dead along the shores of Dahican, Mati City; it was the fourth dead dugong found in the coastal village in the last four months. Its death, in the absence of injuries, was attributed to an illness.

In April 2016, a 150-kilogram dugong washed ashore in Barangay Aplaya, Digos City. The post-mortem exam indicated the sea cow’s “vital organs showed signs of hemorrhage. There was also a cyst growth in the intestine aside from a lot of parasites, both roundworms and tapeworms. The lungs and other parts of the system showed abnormality and signs of damage.”

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deposit slips.

The total market value was assessed at PHP1,085,430.

Caramat said the suspects are detained at the Sasa police station.

“To heed the call of Chief PNP Gen Benjamin Acorda Jr. for ag-

gressive and honest law enforcement operations under his five-focused agenda, the CIDG will be stricter and as aggressive in its anti-criminality operations to curb and foil illegal activities in the country,” Caramat said. (PNA)

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sented by his son Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II.

Last month, Rep. Pulong ranked first in the Top Performing District Representative Survey in Davao Region conducted by the RP-Mission Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD).

Rep. Pulong shared his accomplishments from October 2022 to March 2023 as a sec

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“Ito lang ang yung Halal kitchen representing academe na certified Halal already at dito lang sa Davao City meron in the whole Philippines,” Ampuan said.

She said the resumption of the flights of Qatar Airways to Davao from Doha, which started on April 1, 2023, is also among the indications why Davao City must be prepared.

“Dahil meron na tayong regular flight from Qatar every Saturday and we must be ready for this kind of market,” she said.

Ampuan also cited the approval of the Davao City Council in 2016 of an ordinance mandating the segregation of Halal food from non-Halal food in the

ond-term member of the House of Representatives (HOR).

Among his achievements are providing two more transporter ambulance vehicles to barangays that do not have one and turning over nine multi-purpose buildings, one fire station, and two evacuation centers-covered courts to their respective beneficiaries.

market.

“The purpose of the ordinance is to promote, protect, and respect the religious belief, customs, and traditions of our Muslim community in Davao City in their sacred concept of Halal and to ensure the spiritual purity and cleanliness of their food consumption,” the ordinance read.

“Davao City ang naging modelo for neighboring regions,” Ampuan said during P.E.P Talks media forum at SM Lanang Premier.

She also mentioned the creation of the Regional Halal Committee (RHC), which gives recognition of the importance of the Halal industry to the re-

gion’s development and the need for more focused coordination among responsible agencies and organizations in harmonizing the implementation of Republic Act 10817 or the Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Act of 2016.

“Wherein the different agencies are mandated to promote, develop, and train about Halal economy. Ang Halal hindi po siya para sa pagkain at Muslim lang, but for all mankind. Even yung smile natin is Halal as long as our intention is good. It’s for ev-

erybody kaya dapat ma-ready na ang Davao for this halal market,” Ampuan said.

The Philippine Halal Trade and Tourism Expo 2023 will be held on May 25 to 27, 2023 at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City. By Maya M. Padillo

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The Splash Brothers were far too dry when it mattered against the Lakers: Thompson went 10 for 36 on 3-pointers in the series’ final four games, while Curry was 14 for 49.

Donte DiVincenzo had a playoff-high 16 points for the Warriors, but Curry was their only starter in double figures, with the other four shooting 11 for 38.

The Lakers immediately took charge in the first quarter, survived the Warriors’ few rallies and blew it open in the

OF FOREIGN DECREE (DIVORCE) AND CANCELLATION OF ENTRY OF MARRIAGE OF CATHERINE LUGA GUY-AB a.k.a. CATHERINE TOMINAGA Petitioner, -versusTHE CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL DULY REPRESENTED BY THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF CITY OF DAVAO

fourth quarter with a balanced effort led by the 38-year-old James, a four-time NBA champion. The 20-year veteran can still assert his will as forcefully as almost any elite player, and he quarterbacked the Lakers’ offensive effort while Davis played another standout defensive game.

D’Angelo Russell scored 19 points as the Lakers capably survived the third-quarter ejection of Dennis Schröder, the sparkplug guard and primary defender on Curry. Schröder

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was tossed after receiving his second technical foul of the night from an exchange with Draymond Green, but his absence scarcely seemed to help the Warriors, who couldn’t make their open shots far too often.

The Lakers haven’t lost back-to-back games since March 17, and they’ve lost just once at home since March 26. On a 27-12 roll since bolstering their supporting cast around James and Davis at the trade deadline, Los Angeles is headed to the conference finals for the second time in the superstars’ four-year partnership.

After knocking off the second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies in six games in the first round, the Lakers followed that series’ exact win-loss pattern against the champs: Steal Game 1 on the road, and then coolly capitalize on their homecourt advantage to seal the series with three straight wins in front of their frenzied, celebrity-studded crowds.

act as a decoy. They will act as commuters to check on drivers who are not following the exact fare rate,” Arraz said in a press briefing here.

Arraz urged the public to take pictures of vehicle plate numbers and PUV IDs of the erring drivers. She added that majority of the apprehensions are from this city.

Based on the Department of Transportation Joint Admin Order No. 2014-01, those who overcharge may face a penalty of PHP5,000 for the first offense, PHP10,000 and impounding of the unit for 30 days for the second offense, and PHP15,000 and cancellation of the Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) for the third offense.

“Most of the drivers apprehended faced the first and second offenses,” Arraz said.

Meanwhile, the city govern-

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O R D E R

By this Verified Petition and for the reasons therein stated, petitioner Catherine Luga Guy-ab a.k.a. Catherine Tominaga, assisted by counsel, prays for this Court to render judgment:

1. Recognizing the divorce of CATHERINE LUGA GUY-AB and TOSHIAKI TOMINAGA on May 21, 2007 in Japan as valid.

2. Declaring the marital bond between the parties severed as a result thereof and declaring that the Petitioner is capacitated to remarry.

3. Ordering the Civil Registrar General – Philippine Statistics Authority and the local Civil Registrar of Davao City to annotate the divorce decree on the Certificate of Marriage of the parties.

4. Ordering the Local Civil Registrar to register and record the judgment (recognizing the divorce) of the Honorable Court on this Petition.

5. Ordering the Petitioner to revert to her maiden surname prior to marriage.

Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby set for hearing before this Court, sitting at the Hall of Justice, Candelaria St., Ecoland, Matina, Davao City, on July 26, 2023, at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at which place, date and time, any interested person may appear and show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted.

Let this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper published in the City of Davao and of general circulation in the said city as determined by raffle in accordance with law.

Likewise, petitioner is directed to furnish her former husband Toshiaki Tominaga and the Office of the Solicitor General, a copy of this Petition and its annexes and to submit proof of compliance thereof within thirty (30) days from receipt of this order. Failure to comply with these directives shall cause the dismissal of the Petition.

Furnish with a copy of this Order the Office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Davao City, for the raffling of the publication.

SO ORDERED.

Davao City, Philippines, 24 April 2023.

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11 TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City Tel. No. (082) 299-2506

HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND EJF REM CASE NO. 18,841-23

(HDMF) Mortgagee, FOR: EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL - versus - ESTATE MORTGAGE UNDER ACT 3135 as amended KRISTOFFER LEVIE S. PANGILAN married to ANNE PAOLA C. PANGILAN Mortgagor/s.

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NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended filed the above-mentioned mortgagee against the mortgagors, KRISTOFFER LEVIE S. PANGILAN married to ANNE PAOLA C. PANGILAN both of legal age, with postal address at LOT 4 Blk. 23 Phase 8B, Deca Homes Resort Residences Subd., Mintal, Davao City, Davao del Sur, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness, the outstanding obligation of the mortgagor with the mortgagee amounts to EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN PESOS AND 72/100 (₱845,897.72) Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest and other charges as of February 10, 2023; the undersigned Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on June 1, 2023 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of the Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder for CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property/ies with all the improvements found thereon particularly described below, to wit:

146-2021007504

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO.

“A PARCEL OF LAND (LOT 4, BLOCK 23 OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAN PCS-11-005085, BEING A PORTION OF CONSOLIDATION-SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1061. CAD-174. LOT 1063. CAD-174. LOT 1. PSD-31479. LOT 35. PCS-3076AMD. LOT 46. PCS-3076 AMD. AND LOT 51. PCS-3076 AMD.) SITUATED IN THE BARANGAY OF TACUNAN, CITY OF DAVAO, ISLAND OF MINDANAO. XXX CONTAINING AN AREA OF ONE HUNDRED (100) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS. XXX.

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on July 16, 2023, without further notice.

Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to

Schröder had five assists and defended doggedly in his first start of the postseason for the Lakers, but the German points guard was ejected on a curious call after Green pushed the ball into Schröder’s face.

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Warriors: Golden State went a dismal 13-35 on the road this year, including the postseason. ... Curry moved into 11th place on the NBA’s career playoff scoring list, passing Dwy-

ane Wade. ... Andrew Wiggins scored six points while playing with fractured rib cartilage, apparently resulting from a tussle with James in the fourth quarter of Game 5. Lakers: Schröder took the starting spot of Jarred Vanderbilt, the defensive specialist who hadn’t made a field goal in three straight games. ... James passed Shaquille O’Neal for fourth place on the NBA’s career playoff rebounds list.

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE LEE KHEN TAY WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS

The public is hereby notified that the intestate estate of the late LEE KHENG TAY who died on February 21, 2010 at West Windsor Township, Mercer Country, New Jersey, which estate consists of three (3) parcels of land to wit:

1) TCT No. T-35766 consisting of an area of One Hundred Seventy-seven (177) square meters, located at Woodridge Subd., Ma-a, Davao City

2) TCT No. 35767 consisting an area of One Hundred Seventy-eight (178) square meters located at Woodridge Subd., Ma-a, Dvao City

3) TCT No. T-350837 consisting of an area of Thirty Thousand (30,000) square meters, located at Catigan, Davao City.

That the above-mentioned properties have been the subject of an Extrajudicial Settlement with Waiver of Rights, by and among his heirs, as duly ratified, acknowledged, and entered as Doc. No. 103; Page No. 22; Book No. VIII, Series of 2023; in the notarial registry of Atty. JOCELYN ARRO-VALENCIA, a duly-commissioned Notary Public in Philippines.

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF NATIVIDAD CUAJAO SAYTAS

The public is hereby notified that the intestate estate of the late NATIVIDAD CUAJAO SAYTAS who died on January 18, 2023 at Davao City, which estate consists of one (1) parcel of land located at Barrio of Modiang, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SIXTEEN THOSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO (16,852) SQ.M. more or less, embraced in and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-184340 has been the subject of an Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate, by and among her heirs, as duly ratified, acknowledged, and entered as Doc. No. 86; Page No. 19; Book No. VII, Series of 2023; in the notarial registry of Atty. IRA R. CALATRAVAVALENZUELA, a duly-commissioned Notary Public in Philippines.

ment here has also intensified its information and education campaign on responsible driving.

City Traffic and Transportation Management Office (CTTMO) head Dionisio Abude said in a press briefing Thursday that from January to April this year, the CTTMO logged 3,516 road crash cases in the city. Of these, private vehicles top the highest number of incidents with 1,386 crashes (39%), followed by motorcycles with 638 (18%).

A total of 632,775 cases of traffic violation apprehensions had been recorded in the same month. Of which, 491,981 have been settled with the rest of the cases still pending.

“We should remind our drivers that we should really follow the traffic rules and regulations so that we can reduce the risks of traffic accidents,” he said. (PNA)

James has played in a league-record 278 postseason games. ... Jack Nicholson was courtside for the third time in the Lakers’ last four playoff games, joined by his son, Ray. Others in attendance: Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, Bad Bunny, Elon Musk, Kim Kardashian, Michael B. Jordan, Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar, Jack Harlow, Dr. Dre, Woody Harrelson, Tyler the Creator and Trae Young.

AFFIDAVIT OF SELFADJUDICATION

The public is hereby notified that the intestate estate of the late RHODORA FAUNI FEROLIN who died on April 14, 2023 at Davao City, which estate consists of the following bank accounts to wit:

1) ATM Savings Account No. 3-040-26964-0 with deposit amounting Eight thousand six hundred four and 32/100 (₱ 8,604.32), and

2) Metrobank, Davao Toril Branch with Passbook Savings Account with Account Numbers:

a. 040-3-04006353-7 with deposit amounting ₱1,000,171.52

b. 040-3-04009809-8 with deposit amounting ₱20,061.06

c. 040-3-04029090-8 with deposit amounting ₱4,570.35

That the above-mentioned properties have been the subject of a Deed of Self-Adjudication, by her sole heir, JULES TYRELL JABONERO FEROLIN, as duly ratified, acknowledged, and entered as Doc. No. 306; Page No. 63; Book No. CDLXXVII, Series of 2023; in the notarial registry of Atty. JOSE DIONISIO

N. GUEVARRA, a duly-commissioned Notary Public in Philippines.

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE ALIPIO S. SOYLON AND JEORGITA R. SOYLON WITH SALE

The public is hereby notified that the intestate estate of the late ALIPIO S. SOYLON and JEORGITA R. SOYLON who died on December 2, 2015 and August 12, 2012 respectively, which estate consists of one (1) parcel of land situated in the Sitio of Basak, Barangay of Mintal, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SIX HUNDRED (600) SQ.M. more or less, embraced in and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-213223 has been the subject of an Extrajudicial Settlement with Sale, by and among their heirs, as duly ratified, acknowledged, and entered as Doc. No. 37; Page No. 9; Book No. X, Series of 2023; in the notarial registry of Atty. KARL MAX LU LABANON, RN, a duly-commissioned Notary Public in Philippines.

IMF keeps 6% growth projection for PH after strong Q1 output

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is keeping its 6 percent growth projection for the Philippine economy this 2023 and sees robust output in 2024 despite the impact of elevated inflation and interest rates and challenging external developments.

In a briefing on Friday, Shanaka Jay Peiris, Mission Head of the IMF team, said the domestic economy registered one of the strongest recovery from the pandemic with a growth, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), of 7.6 percent in 2022, higher than the government’s 6.5-7.5 percent target.

In the first quarter of this year, the domestic economy ex-

ceeded expectations after it expanded by 6.4 percent.

Growth print from January to March this year, however, is slower than quarter-ago’s 7.1 percent and year-ago’s 8 percent, which authorities traced to base effects and the impact of elevated inflation rate, among others.

Peiris said the economy’s growth in the first quarter this

year is (in) line with their expectations, thus, the unchanged fullyear forecast for 2023.

He also noted that inflation has decelerated but said they expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep interest rates tight for most of this year.

Rate of price increases has slowed to 6.6 percent last April after hitting its highest so far this year of 8.7 percent last January, a 14-year high.

With the acceleration of inflation rate, the central bank’s policy-making Monetary Board (MB) has increased the BSP’s key rates by 425 basis points since May 2022.

DOF reconvenes TF on sustainable finance

The Department of Finance (DOF) on Friday reconvened the Inter-Agency Task Force on Sustainable Finance (ITSF), also known as the Green Force, to discuss the implementation of the Sustainable Finance Roadmap and its Guiding Principles.

In a statement, the DOF said the ITSF, which was established with support from the Government of the United Kingdom (UK), aims to help develop a green and sustainable economy in the country.

The ITSF issued the Sustainable Finance Roadmap and its Guiding Principles in October 2021.

The roadmap, in particular, in-

cludes the strategic action plan in mobilizing finance to support the transition toward a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy.

It was designed to facilitate investments to support the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.

For its NDC, the Philippines has earlier committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent over the next decade.

The Guiding Principles, on the other hand, provide principles-based guidance on identifying the economic activities that contribute to supporting sustainable development.

PBBM elated over US-based equity company’s investment pledges

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday expressed excitement over the commitment of United States (US)based private equity firm Cerberus Global Investment LLC to pursue more investments in the Philippines.

In 2022, Cerberus acquired the debt-laden Hanjin shipyard at the Subic Bay Freeport.

Currently, the Philippine Navy has around 800 personnel at a naval operating base in Subic, Zambales.

“Clearly, we have made much progress in advancing the Sustainable Finance Ecosystem. But long-term policy-making is still necessary to ensure the continuity and effectiveness of Programs, Activities, and Projects that will be implemented across sectors and industries,” Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said.

According to the DOF, the UK government’s technical assistance on the formulation of the country’s Long-Term Vision document, plans to develop the country’s Long-Term Strategies, and the country’s climate change action priorities were also discussed during the meeting.

Cerberus’ investment pledges were discussed when its top executives led by former US vice president and company chairperson James Danforth Quayle made a courtesy call on Marcos at Malacañan Palace in Manila, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil said in a statement.

Garafil said Marcos is optimistic that the Philippines would regain its footing in the global shipbuilding industry, given the “aggressive” investment and expansion of Cerberus, a global alternative investment firm with assets across credit, private equity and real estate strategies.

“We’re all very excited about this project and… we have always tried to find a way to regain our position in the shipbuilding. We were already number 2 for a while and then when Hanjin closed,” Marcos, as quoted by the PCO, told Cerberus’ top officials.

Quayle told Marcos that Cerberus is also “excited” to be a part of the Philippine economic growth story and has been planning to bring “more and bigger” investments to the Philippines.

Hyundai, one of the most prestigious shipbuilding firms, expressed interest in using two drydocks in Subic for shipbuilding and move to the facility by yearend.

Hyundai’s plan is seen to create around 5,000 to 15,000 job opportunities in the country.

Employing different approach to investment, Cerberus wants to ensure diverse economic activity by having multiple companies engaged in various businesses, Garafil said.

Garafil noted that Cerberus subsidiary Subcomm, engaged in building and installing submarine cables, will also move to the facility in August this year, an initiative which could generate additional employment in the area.

Mall goers check the products on display at a stall selling specialty items at the ongoing Mompreneur Fair 2023 dubbed Superwomoms Assemble at the activity center of Abreeza Ayala Mall in Davao City on Saturday. The event runs from May 11 to 18. Lean Daval Jr.

Private sector crucial to roll out $32.8-B project in BIMP-EAGA

DICT, NTC, CICC probe spate of unauthorized GCash deductions

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and its attached agencies are looking into the recent spate of unauthorized deductions on GCash accounts to find out whether the incident stemmed from a security breach or phishing attacks.

In a Laging Handa briefing on Friday, DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy said the DICT is joined in the investigation by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).

Uy said several complaints from different individuals have been lodged with the DICT.

“We’re looking into it whether it’s a breach, a leak, a hack or a phishing,” he said.

GCash, he said, claimed that the deductions were the result of phishing attacks on its users.

“[They claimed] ang nangyari is from the user end, medyo nakuha iyong credentials, login credentials ng GCash user at ginamit iyon ng mga cyber-criminals upang makapasok sa mga account (They claimed that what incident stemmed from the user end, cybercriminals got the login creden-

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual on Friday called on public and private sectors to push for “soft connectivity” in the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines-East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) to support the economy of the sub-region.

tials from users and they used it to access their accounts),” he said.

If the investigation finds lapses in GCash’s security, he said recommendations will be made to improve their cyber-security infrastructure and personnel to ensure the safety of the public.

For users affected by similar attacks, he advised filing a claim for lost funds with GCash.

“Kung ang loss ay dahil sa pabaya ng GCash, siyempre dapat bayaran iyan ng GCash.

Pero kung ang kapabayaan ay nasa user, wala na hong kinalaman ang GCash diyan dahil ang user po ang nagpabaya at naibigay ang account name at ang access credentials nila sa isang unauthorized person (If the loss was GCash’s fault, of course they should pay for it. But if it’s because of user actions, GCash has no responsibility since it was the user who gave away access to an unauthorized person),” he said.

On Tuesday, GCash said an investigation during scheduled maintenance found that the deductions did not result from a “hacking” incident.

“Any deduction from a GCash account will be adjusted before 3 p.m. [Tuesday],” it said. (PNA)

At the 15th BIMP-EAGA Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, Pascual said increased engagements of the private sector in the BIMP-EAGA will help the region implement its priority investment programs, which include roads, bridges, railways, seaports, airports, transport services, information and communications technology, power, and urban development infrastructure and services.

These priority investment projects of BIMP-EAGA amounted to USD32.8 billion, in which

the financial resource of the private sector is crucial to roll out these projects.

“DTI’s active involvement in BIMP-EAGA region is set to come up with a campaign and information drive to initiate a stronger presence of local private and LGU (local government unit) counterparts in the BIMP-EAGA. We will work for the development and promotion of sub-regional value chains to enhance the region’s competitiveness. This will likewise provide an opportunity for MSMEs (micro, small and medi-

um enterprises) to increase their participation in said value and supply chains,” he said.

One of the initiatives of the DTI is to link the private sector such as BIMP-EAGA Business Council, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and its regional chapters, and MSME groups to conduct investment fora, trade fair, and business-to-business networking.

Pascual said the resumption of transport services in the BIMP-EAGA will also help in strengthening the “soft connectivity” within the sub-region.

“DTI supports the resumption of air, land, and sea connectivity in BIMP-EAGA as well as the expansion of viable routes to service passenger traffic and movement of goods,” the DTI chief said. (PNA)

BOC says 96.39% of their processes are digitalized

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday said that nearly 100% of its processes have been digitalized as it aims to further simplify trade facilitation in the country.

In a statement, the BOC said Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio met with American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) of the Philippines Executive Director Ebb Hinchliffe during which he highlighted that 96.39% of the Customs’

processes have been digitalized, which has expedited the processing of shipments while simplifying and securing the facilitation of trade.

Rubio and Hinchcliffe also discussed various issues and concerns affecting American and Philippine businesses in the country.

In particular, both officials talked about concerns related to Customs trade procedures and guidelines, as well as border

control and security measures in a bid to ensure that goods entering and exiting the country are compliant and secure, the BOC said.

“We believe that through continuous collaboration and dialogue with our partners, such as the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, we can achieve our goals and make significant contributions to the country’s socio-economic growth,” said Rubio.

An exhibitor shows an innovative designed table lamp made from locally sourced materials at a booth where new designs and innovation are being showcased during the third day of PHILBEX and TLEX Davao 2023 at SMX Convention Center in Davao City on Saturday. Lean Daval Jr.

Discovery Samal aims for a trash free sea

The newest luxury resort in Samal Island hit the beach with garbage bags on Earth Day! In coordination with City Environment & Natural Resources Office (CENRO), Discovery Samal joins the globe in investing in our planet through a Coastal Cleanup activity at Samal Bay last April 22, 2023. Led by the General Manager, Stanley Lau, fifty

employees helped in reducing the amount of garbage that gets into the ocean by collecting eighteen bags of trash that can affect the planet on many levels.

Island Garden City of Samal is renowned for its white sand, natural wonders and pristine seawater that will definitely captivate the hearts of the locals and

tourists. As a promising resort in the island, Discovery Samal also aims to contribute to the community through its environmental activities aside from boosting tourism. The Coastal Cleanup activity is just one of the many social responsibility activities that the resort will initiate to preserve the natural beauty of the island,

contribute to the livelihood of those who work on the ocean and to prevent harming the wildlife.

Discovery Samal is nestled amidst five hectares of lush greenery which offers the most magnificent views of the Davao Gulf and the best front row seats to nature’s spectacles. The resort is 30 minutes away from the

Francisco Bangoy International Airport, Davao City with a 5 minutes boat ride from the resort’s Welcome Center. Discovery Samal is a homegrown brand of Filipino hospitality that is set to showcase luxurious and world class facilities, remarkable dining outlets and elegant event venues in July 2023.

How millennial can stay connected, work seamlessly with just a few taps

Millennials are often dubbed as the “most ambitious generation.” We can see that with how hardworking these individuals can be and how they’re always on the go, especially now

with many jobs utilizing the online space for communication and productivity.

Whether it’s their full-time job or a side-hustle, many millennial Filipinos have learned to

balance their personal and professional lives. Apart from having solid time management, they’ll need a reliable device that can help them work smarter.

For those who hustle hard in life, the Redmi 12C offers powerful features to work as a constantly dependable companion. The smartphone helps ambitious, on-the-go individuals to achieve their goals with its suite of advanced features and seamless performance.

Here are some of the ways the Redmi 12C can help people with their tasks:

Lightning-fast processor

Many jobs require people to have access to files online and messaging apps to communicate with colleagues quickly. In the case of people in the e-commerce field, they should be able to chat up their customers and have hassle-free access to social media, so they can market their products and accept online payments seamlessly. Fortunately, with the Redmi 12C’s light-

ning-fast MediaTek Helio G85 processor, they won’t have to worry about any lagging. The phone’s expandable storage also supports more space for workday files, along with photos and videos.

Don’t miss a detail

Taking clear photos and videos of products are important for online sellers, and the Redmi 12C has a 50MP AI Dual Camera that captures crisp images even in the dark with night mode. Its immersive 6.71 HD+ display also allows them to check and edit their content without any trouble.

Easy, all-day use

Being on the go means people need easy access to their phones, especially for drivers and delivery riders who need to contact customers. The Redmi 12C has a rear fingerprint sensor, so users can turn the phone on in a snap. To ensure all-day usage, the device is equipped with a 5,000mAh long- lasting battery that comes with a 10W in-box

charger. Lastly, its sleek design also guarantees that users can carry it around everywhere.

With its powerful features and accessible price points, the Redmi 12C is designed as the perfect entry-level smartphone for young goal-getters to support their side-hustles.

Those starting out in their career will also be able to connect seamlessly with their bosses and colleagues for online meetings, while students who need to connect with teachers and groupmates will likewise benefit from the ultra-fast processor that lets them shift from schoolwork to social connectivity.

Redmi 12C supports the right mindset for success, with its bigger screen, bigger storage, and bigger savings. Price starts only for PHP 5,499. For more information, visit Xiaomi’s official Facebook page and visit Xiaomi’s official website. Online purchases are available via Xiaomi’s Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop (@XiaomiPhilippines).

Lakers finish off Warriors in six to reach Western finals

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 30 points, nine rebounds and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors with a 122-101 victory Friday night (Saturday, Manila time) in Game

Six of the second-round series.

The seventh-seeded Lakers will face Nikola Jokic and the top-seeded Nuggets in the Western Conference finals starting Tuesday night in Denver.

Anthony Davis had 17 points and 20 rebounds for the Lakers, who never trailed in a closeout victory that punctuated their increasingly incredible late-season

surge. Austin Reaves scored 23 points, highlighted by a 54-footer from midcourt at the halftime buzzer for the Lakers. They improved to 7-0 at home since the regular season ended with three wins in seven days over the Warriors. Los Angeles also snapped Golden State’s streak of 28 playoff series with at least one road victory – an NBA-record run encompassing Stephen Curry’s entire

career.

Davis said he attributes the Lakers’ late-season roll to “togetherness. We want to shock the world.”

James, Davis and the Lakers are the first team since 2014 to eliminate Curry’s Warriors from the playoffs before the NBA Finals. Golden State has played in six of the last eight NBA Finals, missing the playoffs entirely in the other two seasons.

Curry scored 32 points while missing 10 of his 14 3-point attempts for the sixth-seeded Warriors, whose pursuit of their fifth championship in nine seasons ended with three straight road losses and an inept offensive performance by Curry’s teammates in Game Six, including a 3-of-19 effort by Klay Thompson, who missed 10 of his 12 3-point attempts.

FLAKERS, A2

FRED C. LUMBA SPORTS KEN GILAS SEAG CAGE REDEMPTION IN JEOPARDY

Every Pinoy basketball fan must be in deep rage right now.

Gilas allowed itselt to be pitifully embarassed by import-laden Cambodia, 68-79 in their group encounter in what SBP chair emeritus Manuel V. Pangilinan described as a “disgraceful loss.”

Excuses of any kind are not acceptable even as Chot Reyes and his coaching staff are groping for just a valid one.

Gilas is still in the running for the cross over semis. The Pinoys only need to get over Singapore today Saturday to complete the semifinal cast which is expected to include Thailand and defending titleholder Indonesia.

The whole country watched in great dismay the inferior performance of Gilas, led by the much heralded naturalized Pinoy Justin Brownlee and PBA pros composed of Christian Standhardinger, CJ Perez, Mario Lassiter, Chris Ross, Arvin Tolentino, Chris Newsome, Brandon Ganuelas Rosser and UAAP players Mason Amos and Jerome Lastimosa.

Gilas was totally outplayed the rest of the way, trailed by as many as 19-points at one time, which caught everybody - in the ASEAN circle - in disbelief.

Its integrity badly scarred and its pride badly wounded, the “Redemtpion Team” may find it dif-

ficult to overcome the traumatic setback in the hands of an opposing country that is more known for its passion for football than basketball.

When something shameful like this happens in other sports association of other countries, officials voluntarily tender their resignations.

Of course, even if Gilas eventually nails down its objective of regaining the crown it lost to Indonesia last year in Hanoi, it cannot erase the stigma wrought by that downfall against Cambodia.

Before we even condemn and crucify Reyes, let us patiently wait for developments within the SBP.

The top guys were silent for days after the setback to the Indons in the 2022 SEAG. They probably want the din and dust of the embarrassing defeat die down before muttering a sentence of apology.

Reyes did now want to bow his head in humility then. He is a proud man and wants Pinoys to accept that loss as “one of those things”.

But you see, a man of principles is made of a different stock.

The proverbs say in chapter 18 verses 1 and 2: “An unfriemndly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment. A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own

opinions.”

Gilas played noticeably without chemistry, teamwork and cohesiveness.

That’s because they did not have adequate time to prepare and train as one big family. Attendance to the practices was not complete.

How then do you expect these nationals to successfully bring back home the bacon?

I reckon the loss to Cambodia is ominous enough to tell us that Indonesia is far better prepared now than it was last year in Hanoi. (Email feedback to fredlumba@ yahop.com.) GOD BLESS THE [PHILIPPINES!

LeBron James had 30 points, nine rebounds and nine assists in Game 6.

A Dabawenyo is a Deputy Chef, Chef De Mission

What is a Chef De Mission?

So, I Googled and it says “the person in charge of a national team at an international sports event”.

In charge would mean that he or she takes care of the planning, logistics, communications, among others with the help of a supporting team of coordinators and managers.

Paolo Tancontian, our many-time judo champion who

played for our country in the past Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, is currently in Cambodia as Deputy Chef, Chef De Mission.

I am proud and happy that he has taken this role because this will give him the needed experience to eventually become a Chef De Mission, in the future.

Even prior to the SEA Games, Paolo has been doing the leg work in monitoring the athletes, checking on training venues, equipment

inventory, uniforms, etc. Daghan di ay trabahoon.

Paolo also had the chance to attend a seminar on Doping In Sports for additional knowledge. He said he is very grateful to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino for giving him the opportunity to serve. He is also father to two outstanding Sambo athletes, Chino Sy Tancontian and Sydney. Both ath-

letes have continued their Dad’s legacy including their grandfather Nonoy Tancontian, a respected judoka and judo official in Southern Mindanao who was very kind to local sportswriters.

I know Paolo that your Papa Nonoy is very proud of you since you took up the judo as a sport at the age of seven and now as leader of Sambo Pilipinas and of your recent appointment as Deputy Chef

De Mission of the Philippine Team to the SEA Games Cambodia.

I am trying to recall if there has been a Dabawenyo named to this important position and it looks like that it is Paolo Tancontian, son of the great Nonoy Tancontian, is the first former national athlete appointed Deputy CDM from the great City of Davao. Keep up the good work Paolo and make us proud, as always.