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Manobos decry misrepresentation

by Bayan Muna rep, other groups

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eaders of the Manobo tribe in Mindanao on Wednesday condemned the alleged misrepresentation, false claims and the use of the indigenous peoples (IPs) by Save our Schools group and Bayan Muna Rep. Eufemia Cullamat.

In a statement, IP Mandatory Representatives of Surigao del Sur, Datu Jomar Bucales and Datu Rico Maca, said Cullamat and Bayan Muna together with other alleged leftist groups like Katribu, PASAKA, and Karapatan are allegedly spreading false reports and disinformation and continue to misrepresent the “true” IPs. These groups, they said, raise and solicit funds from different international organizations on behalf of the IPs, but these same funds are allegedly being used to buy weapons to kill them.

They said if these groups really wanted to help them, they should talk with them.

“Kung gusto ninyo mutabang, dinhi mo sa amoa sa ancestral domain. Atubangi mi ug making istorya mo sa amua. Dili mo magbakak sa ngalan namo ug mangayo ug pondo o kwarta diha sa laing mga tawo ug grupo (If

you want to help, be with us here in the ancestral domain. Face us and talk to us. Do not deceive people, claiming to speak on our behalf, that this is our situation and then ask for funds from other people or groups),” Maca said.

He said these groups pass on the blame to the government when it is actually their groups who are killing and suppressing the IPs. Maca said recently, they were able to talk with the United Nations through UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Francisco Cali Tzay and UN Resident Coordinator Gustavo Gonzales, saying they relayed to them their actual situation, including challenges they face in their ancestral domains.

“We are happy that the United Nations last week has listened and talked to us about these personalities and groups that continue to kill and abuse the tribes but who are the same people who claim to help us. They use us in asking for funds and support allegedly for us.

Do not believe these people.

Do not listen to them. They are impostors who use and

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JUNKED City council rejects DMCI’s reclassification application

By MAYA M. PADILLO he City Council has rejected the application of the Consunji-led firm DMCI (David M. Consunji, Inc) to reclassify a property from light industrial zone to heavy industrial zone in a bid for the construction of a cement batching plant in Davao City.

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The councilors turned down the application of reclassification of DMCI after a lengthy discussion spanning two sessions in the plenary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP). The request was presented by the committee of Councilor Bonifacio Militar.

The cement batching plant is supposed to be constructed in the one hectare area of the 4.3 hectares property located in Brgy. Panacan near the junction of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Equipment Ser-

vices.

Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, who led the opposition of the reclassification, said the application is not applicable since the property is situated in the residential and commercial area of the city.

He said it is the policy of the city government of Davao that one can’t put an activity if it does not fit its usage.

“The application for reclassification is not in the right place because the surrounding area is residential and commercial,” he said in a text message.

It can be recalled that

DMCI, a recognized builder, was in the center of controversy when four of its condominium projects in Davao City namely Magallanes Residences, Verdon Parc, Ecoland 4000, and Palmetto Place collapsed or suffered cracks when a series of magnitude 6 earthquakes rocked Davao City and other parts in Mindanao last year.

As a result, Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio ordered the adversely affected medium-rise condo buildings abandoned and asked the firm to return the money or compensate occupants for damages.

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Dr. Roger Chio, DA 11 ex-RED, passes away

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r. Roger C. Chio, a veterinarian assigned as regional executive director of the Department of Agriculture in Region 11 based.in Davao City, died last Monday, just days before his 73rd birthday.

According to friends and former co-workers at DA 11, Dr. Chio suffered a stroke. After days of being hospitalized, he underwent angioplasty but did not survive.

Dr. Chio is survived by his wife Aurora, also a veterinarian and children Rowena C. Uy, Ann Rossel and Ryan Roger.

His remains now lie in state at the Pieta Room of the Cosmopolitan Me-

morial Chapels (Camus Branch).

Interment is slated on August 16, Sunday, at 2 p.m at the Orchard Memorial Park along Juan Sarenas St. A graduate of Araneta University Foundation, Dr. Chio passed thec1971 licensure examination for veterinarians. He started from the ranks as livestock inspector.

He was first assigned as DA 11 regional executive director from 1997 to 1998, then transfered to DA 12 from 2001 to 2010, then reassigned back to DA 11 until his retirement.

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President Rodrigo Duterte confers with Health Secretary Francisco Duque III during a meeting with the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) core members at the Presiden-

PRRD to be injected with Sputnik V as early as May 2021: Malacañang

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tial Guest House in Panacan, Davao City. Malacañang bared that President Duterte could be injected with Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine as early as May 2021. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

resident Rodrigo Duterte could be injected with Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine as early as May 2021, Malacañang said Thursday, despite growing skepticism about its safety and effectiveness.

In a televised briefing, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte will receive the Sputnik V vaccine as early as May 1, 2021 provided that the vaccine is approved by the Philippines’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

“The May 1 is when the PSG (Presidential Security Group) may allow him ‘pag

natapos na ang mga test na kinakailangang gawin dito sa [Sputnik V] vaccine,” Roque said. “It’s not a metaphorical statement. He is willing to undergo it [vaccination].”

Roque said the vaccine expert panel will review the results of the phase 1 and 2 clinical trials this September. Roque said the Philippines and Russia will run simultaneous phase 3 clinical trials.

Dr. Jaime Montoya, executive director of Philippine Council for Health Research, said Sputnik V could be available for com-

mercial use in the Philippines by April 2021.

“Kailangan approved muna ng Russian FDA (Food and Drug Administration) bago ma-approve ng FDA ng ibang bansa.

Ang projection po nila (Russians) ng kanilang FDA approval ay January 2021,” Montoya said.

Montoya was part of a team of Philippine health and vaccine experts who met with representatives of Sputnik V's Russian manufacturer Gamaleya and other Russian investors in connection with Phase 3 of clinical trials in

the Philippines.

The conduct of phase 3 clinical trials in the Philippines will run from October 2020 to March 2021 with Russia expected to shoulder the costs. Roque said the Philippines and Russia will run simultaneous phase 3 clinical trials.

The vaccine will then have to go through the registration process before the FDA in April 2021.

Roque said the timeline was prepared by the Department of Health and the Department of Science and Technology.

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City gov't of Davao allots P500K subsidy to buy farmers’ produce

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City Engineer’s Office (CEO) workers wearing shirts printed with “Stay Home”campaign of the city government of Davao conduct canal clean up along Tulip drive in Davao City on Thursday. Edge Davao

he city government is allocating PHP500,000 to support farmers who have lost income due to plunging farmgate prices as a result of the pandemic.

In a radio interview Wednesday, City Agriculturist Leo Brian Leuterio said the program called CLEAR (Confirm, Locate, Engage, Address and Resolve) was aimed at addressing the loss of income of farmers when their products are bought at a "very low" price.

“Some farmers don’t sell their harvest anymore because it is bought at a very low price. Sometimes, there are no buyers because there are a lot of supplies in the market,” he said.

CLEAR, a program implemented by the City Agriculturist Office (CAO), assists farmers whose income has been affected by the decrease in farmgate prices, particularly on veg-

etables.

Under the program, the city government buys the products using the allocated funds, repack and distribute them to communities on lockdown, security personnel, and the city's food ration through the City Social Welfare and Development Office.

“Right now we cannot sell it so we are giving it out to the community,” Leuterio said.

Since last week, the program has assisted some 30 farmers, he added.

Meanwhile, the CAO is set to launch on August 17 the “Farm to Market Highway” which will help farmers sell their harvests to the market through an agricultural cooperative.

Leuterio said several cooperatives and wholesalers have expressed support to the project which is expected to improve the farmgate prices of vegetables. (PNA)

arangays here are encouraged to set up their own coronavirus disease isolation centers and strengthen their health emergency response teams to combat the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

“In every 1,000 population, there must be at least five beds available in the barangay as an isolation unit," Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año said during a special meeting of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) here on Tuesday.

The isolation units will be used to house Covid-19 patients with mild symptoms and asymptomatic ones.

During the meeting, governors in the Davao Region have expressed their concern on the limit-

ed resources of local government units (LGUs) in addressing the pandemic, especially with the recent spike in cases, mostly returning locally stranded individuals via the “Hatid Tulong” program.

The IATF recommended the mobilization of barangays to aid the LGUs in providing quarantine for patients in their respective areas so as to unload hospitals now overwhelmed with Covid-19 cases.

Meanwhile, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III commended the region's Temporary Treatment and Monitoring Facilities (TTMFs) which he said is "three to five times better" than the national figures.

Currently, the region has 862 TTMFs with a total of 7,470 beds. Of this number, 50 TTMFs were certified and 16 have been accredited by PhilHealth.

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Enrollees still short B of target: DepEd 11

By MAYA M. PADILLO he regional office of the Department of Education (DepEd 11) said it has yet to reach its targeted number of enrollees for the school year 2020 to 2021.

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This has made DepEd 11 to extend the period of accepting enrollees until September 2020.

Jenielito “Dodong” Atillo, spokesperson of DepEd 11, said in a virtual presser on Wednesday that as of Wednesday (August 12), the latest count of enrollees for the public school is 1,083,357 while for the

private schools is 80,174.

Atillo said the total enrollees represent 94 percent of the target.

For public schools DepEd 11 is targeting more than 1.16 million students while private school target is at 196,000.

“Base sa percentage anaa na kita sa mga 94 percent. Pero sa private

Typhoon Pablo ‘hero’ returns to DavOr as new 701st Brigade Commander

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he 701st Infantry Kagitingan Brigade of the Philippine Army based in the City of Mati, Davao Oriental now has a new commander.

Col. Krishnamurti Mortela assumed command of the 701st Brigade during the change of command ceremony held yesterday, August 11, via a video teleconference. Col. Mortela was at the 10th Infantry Division Headquarters in Mawab, Davao de Oro where he formally accepted the brigade’s command while the outgoing Commander, Brigadier General Jose Eriel Niembra, was at the Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters in Manila when he relinquished his command.

Presiding over the ceremony was the Commanding General of the 7th Infantry “Kaugnay” Division, Philippine Army, Major General Alfredo Rosario.

The newly installed Brigade Commander Col. Mortela who is not a stranger to the province of Davao Oriental said he is glad to be back in the province.

Eleven years ago, Col. Mortela served as the Battalion Commander of the 67th Infantry Agila Battalion based in the municipality Baganga, Davao Oriental which was the epicenter of the monstrous super typhoon Pablo in December 2012. He was well-known for his efforts when Super typhoon Pablo struck the province way back in 2012 which flattened three of its east coast towns.

He was designated as Incident Command Post (ICP) Commander of Baganga and was able to efficiently manage the ICP and effectively collaborated with the various agencies of government and non-government organiza-

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school with that number ang ginaapas nato na figure based last year is 196,000.

Sa pagkakaron, hinay hinay pa ta kadawat ug enrolees because we are being given the opportunity to accept enrollees until September,” he said.

Atillo said there are still those students that have not yet enrolled in both public and private schools.

“As you can see wala pa nato nakab-ot ang atoang 100 percent sa public but there are a lot of those that are transferring from the private schools. So nakuhaan ang population sa

private schools pero glaring ang fact na naa pa pud ang wala nagpa-enroll sa public school,” he said.

He added that DepEd 11 is calling everyone to respond as enrolment is extended until September.

He also assured the parents that there will be no face to face classes until a vaccine is available.

Meanwhile, DepEd 11 has conducted a dry run for the different learning modalities such as blended, modular, online, radio and TV, and based instructions.

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Barangays urged to put up own isolation facilities

A nurse from the City Health Office injects a vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella on a child at the health center in Barangay Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City on Wednesday (12 August 2020). MindaNews photo by FROILAN GALLARDO

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DOF chief: PHL’s 1st REIT listing strong ‘vote of confidence’ despite pandemic

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Residents of Barangay Sanghay in Mati City undergo a 5-day Oyster Mushroom Production Training initiated by Mati City Agriculture Office with the Davao Commercial Agriculture Research Station (DaCARS). CIO Mati

Rise of online shopping not just from metropolis but nationwide

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he increase of online shopping since the implementation of community quarantines to address the rise of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases cannot be attributed primarily to the metropolis but nationwide.

“I wouldn’t say there was an outsized increase or imbalance in increase in demand. Actually, it was nationwide that we saw an increased general usage of the platform. And I think that’s (because) a lot of people (are) turning into the solution to find their basic necessities and needs,” said Shopee Philippines Associate Director Martin Yu during the virtual launch of the Where You Shop Matters partnership with digital payments solution provider, Visa.

He said orders from all over the country “registered (a) pretty steep increase”.

He, however, failed to provide any figures.

He said demand for personal hygiene products and necessities like groceries and diapers was “quite higher”.

The Shopee Philippines-Visa partnership aims to encourage consumers to support local

businesses. It is also targeted to boost the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector by helping them to have or to increase their online presence.

Dan Wolbert, Visa Country Manager for the Philippines and Guam, said this tie-up is in line with their small business program to support 10 million small and micro businesses in the Asia Pacific and part of the Visa Foundation’s global commitment to provide USD210 million as Covid-19 emergency support to the small business sector.

He said the tie-up will give discounts to Visa cardholders when they shop at local merchants registered with Shopee. olbert said “the impact of Covid-19 for these businesses along with shifting consumer behaviors to e-commerce reinforced the need for Visa to launch Where You Shop Matters.”

“Furthermore, the

partnership with Shopee will help us support thousands of local businesses in the Philippines. We are confident that Filipinos will help support the local economy, especially since our study showed that 95 percent of Filipino consumers will purchase from local retailers to support small business recovery,” he said.

Wolbert said the same study shows that about 77 percent of Filipino consumers consider it a must for local retailers to have online presence.

“The pandemic has accelerated several years’ worth of change into the span of a few months, and this rapid acceleration of the shift to digital payments also means that businesses need to go through a digital transformation and adapt to changing consumers’ behaviors to do well,” he added.

With the tie-up, Visa will be providing local SMEs with a Visa e-Commerce Starter Kit that will help them start, manage, and grow their online storefronts.

Visa has teamed up with BigCommerce, an electronic commerce platform, to help the SMEs start their online store and to give special discount

rates for SMEs to sign up with the program.

SMEs will also be given several offers like access to the Office 365 business packages and cashback on Google Ads to help them get their online business up and running.

SMEs with physical stores can order free Visa POS signage to build trust with consumers.

Wolbert said they expect thousands of merchants in Shopee Mall and Shopee Mart to avail of the program and provide discounts to Visa cardholders.

He said they decided to partner with Shopee because it is now a household name, and is among the biggest e-commerce platforms in the country.

“With the pandemic hampering our activities and forcing many of us indoors, the need and usage for Shopee has risen exponentially for both consumers and merchants. With that, we saw a great benefit in partnering with Shopee to help as many buyers and businesses as we can,” he said.

Yu said there are about close to 500,000 active sellers in Shopee to date.

“I do expect a lot of uptake and it’s something that we’re excited about,” he added. (PNA)

the emergence of the pandemic, to date. This Office believes that such fake news is being used as an instrument by dishonest sellers to manipulate prices of PPE and other related shipments taking advantage of the essential nature of such goods.

Hence, the Port has coordinated with the Department of Trade and Industry and the National Bureau of Investigation to

investigate the manipulation of the market prices of these goods and the malicious circulation of these accusations. This Office also gives a stern warning that individuals guilty of the above said acts will be dealt with appropriately under the penalty of law.

"The Port does not tolerate profiteering and bad business practices.

We assure the public that

those caught shall be punished in accordance with the law” Customs Davao District Collector, Atty.

Erastus Sandino Austria said in a statement. The public is urged to directly get in touch with BOC Port of Davao’s Hotline numbers thru 0965-6435339 (Globe) 0961-1177687 (Smart) for queries on the release of PPE shipments and other related customs matters.

Customs Davao refutes allegations, warns public

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he Bureau of Customs (BOC), Port of Davao advises the public to be mindful against the baseless allegations circulating online that BOC is holding the release of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other COVID-19 emergency supplies and donations. Contrary to this, the Port has continuously expedited the release of these commodities since

inance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III lauded the listing of the Philippines’ first Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listing by the Ayala Land-backed AREIT Inc. as a sign of the economy and the domestic market’s resilience despite the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This public offering is a strong vote of confidence in our good economic prospects and in the resiliency of many of our industry sectors, some of which will be occupants of Ayala Land Inc. (ALI)’s REIT properties,” Dominguez in his videotaped message during the initial public offering (IPO) and listing of AREIT on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).

“It shares in the optimism that, notwithstanding the global economic downturn today, the Philippine economy has strong fundamentals to rise quickly from the devastation brought about by the global health emergency,” he said.

AREIT Inc. priced its IPO at P27.00 per share.

Its offer consists of 47.864 million primary shares and 409.019 million secondary shares, with an overallotment option of 45.688 million secondary shares.

During its market debut, AREI opened flat at P27.00 apiece.

Nevertheless, Dominguez said he is optimistic that AREIT’s public offering and listing will encourage more companies to form REITs that would “provide attractive and dependable investment opportunities for the average Filipino.”

“A REIT public offering not only signals that there is strong confidence in existing real properties, but that the company sees new opportunities for expansion with the proceeds of the offering,” he said.

The country’s first REIT listing came more than a decade since the REIT Act was passed in 2009. The law allowed companies to list their real property assets on the Philippine Stock Exchange as a new vehicle to raise funds for other investments and expansion initiatives.

“Today is a momentous event. More than a decade since the enactment of the REIT Law or the Real Estate Investment Trust Act, we will witness the Philippines’ first REIT listing through Ayala Land’s public offering,” Dominguez said.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Emilio Aquino and PSE president Ramon Monzon were among those present at the event marking AREIT’s listing in the local bourse.

Ayala Land chairman Fernando Zobel de Ayala attended via video conference app Zoom.

“REITs will help boost our ‘Build, Build, Build’ program, given the wide range of real estate property assets it can own. Infrastructure investments will primarily fuel our bounce back plan. With their high multiplier effect, these investments will stimulate demand and create much-needed new jobs and businesses,” Dominguez said.

Gov’t, employers urged to provide face masks, shields for free

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aban Konsyumer, Inc. (LKI) President and Founder, lawyer Victorio Mario Dimagiba said personal protective equipment (PPE) like face masks and face shields should be provided for free to the vulnerable sectors and workers for free.

In a radio interview Wednesday, the former senior trade official said face masks and face shields should be part of the government’s relief goods to the vulnerable sectors.

“Give that as part of your relief efforts, at least for their first-time use,” Dimagiba said.

The government requires wearing face masks as part of the minimum health protocol to slow down the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

Transport authorities also require commuters to wear face shields in public transportation.

The government said wearing face masks and face shields at the same time while practicing proper physical distancing will cut Covid-19 spread by 99 percent.

On Wednesday morning, the departments of Health, Interior and Local Government, Labor

and Employment, and Trade and Industry as well as the National Task Force Against Covid-19 launched the community distributions of face masks in Rizal.

President Rodrigo Duterte earlier ordered to provide free face masks to vulnerable sectors, including households with senior citizens, pregnant women, persons with special health conditions, and beneficiaries of social amelioration program.

The government targets to give 50 pieces of face masks per household in these vulnerable sectors.

Dimagiba said it should be an obligation of employers to provide free sets of PPE, such as face masks and face shields to their employees.

“In my stock knowledge of the provision of Labor Code, there is a provision saying that it’s (the) obligation of the employer to provide necessary tools and implement(s). I think we can interpret that provision of the Labor Code that employers should provide these necessities and these will be implemented by your workers,” Dimagiba said in Filipino.

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On the launching of MILO Home Court sports program in partnership with the city government of Davao and the Philippine Sports Commission: The Davao City Government value sports and exercise as instruments for nation-building,” said Mikey Aportadera, Chief, Davao City Sports Office. “We are delighted to know that MILO is taking a similar step in adapting to the new normal to keep sports and exercise alive. The MILO Home Court complements well with our Aktibo Davaoeño program and we look forward to fortify our partnership to further develop future athletes while they stay safe in their homes.”

MIKEY APORTADERA

City Sports Development Office chief

By giving our coaches the right tools and resources to upskill, they will be able to advance their capabilities and help more children to be active and be better at their sport,” said Commissioner Charles Maxey, Philippine Sports Commission. “We are happy to have MILO as an ally in empowering our trainers and we will continue to collaborate in various endeavors to further uplift sports development in the Philippines.”

CHARLES RAYMOND MAXEY PSC Commissioner

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ANTONIO V. FIGUEROA FAST BACKWARD

GOVERNOR GENEROSO BRIDGE Before it became known as Generoso Bridge, that spans over Davao River was, during American rule, a military-type pontoon bridge, a floating platform with barges to support the bridge deck. Though it was considered temporary and fast to disassemble, it served the purpose of allowing automobile and commuter traffic to cross the river with ease.

At the initiative of the national government, the truss bridge was upgraded and named in honor of Sebastian Generoso, whose first term as Davao governor was in 1925.

On September 14, 1930, the bridge was inaugurated. Curiously, the reasons cited to justify the naming of the span after a politician are vague given that Generoso, as governor, was reprimanded, suspended, and eventually dismissed from public service.

Some online ‘copy and paste’ entries, meanwhile, have erroneously attributed the name of the bridge to Arman-

do Generoso, purportedly the governor’s son who died while defending the span during World War II. Take note that the bridge was built in 1930, eleven years before Davao region was sucked in the global conflict on December 8, 1941.

During the war, the span, known also as Bankerohan Bridge, was partially destroyed after it was bombed. Lt. Col. James Olivier, son of Flora Carbonell, a school supervisor in Davao City in the 1930s, wrote in his autobiography, My Wars and In Between: A Memoir (2016): “[According to our lawyer Raul O. Tolentino] the partial destruction of the Bankerohan Bridge [was done] by his father, a member of the US Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE).

Raul’s father had orders to bomb the Bankerohan Bridge if an armed enemy unit approached the bridge. When the Japanese military force neared the bridge, the senior Tolentino went into action but was

not able to complete his job because he had run out of explosives. He had not been provided sufficient dynamite or other explosives to successfully finish the job as directed. He just used what he had available and left the bridge in disrepair but not completely taken down.”

Interviewing survivors of the war, Craig B. Smith, in Counting the Days: POWs, Internees, and Stragglers of World War II in the Pacific (2010), wrote about the experiences the prisoners suffered, the iconic Davao span and the landmarks found not too far from it: “Traveling southwest out of the city, one finds the Davao River and the rebuilt Generoso Bridge that Hugh Wills and others scuttled on December 20, 1941. A few miles past the bridge, on the MacArthur Highway is the site of the Happy Life Blues Cabaret. The camp was razed after the war. Later the La Suerte cockpit was built on the site.”

Wills, a mine operator at

Davao Gold Mine, with wife Jane and daughter Ida (in some accounts Trudi), fled Davao at the height of the conflict and sought refuge in Bukidnon under the Del Monte group. The mining firm he worked with was owned by the Elizaldes with claims in Hijo, then part of today’s municipality of Maco, Davao de Oro. In later decades, a parallel bridge, aptly called Generoso Bridge I, was built to ease traffic. It accommodated nearly the same volume of transport and greatly helped ease traffic flow from the northern and southwest sectors of the city.

With the growing vehicular traffic pouncing the bridge daily due to the development boom engulfing Davao City, the old bridge, also known as Generoso II, which is also accessible from the western sector, collapsed in 2007.

With a budget of P216 million from the national government, through the public works and highways department, the

renovated bridge, which took over five months to complete, was inaugurated on June 9, 2008 by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Years later, a narrow suspension bridge was built between two Generoso bridges. It was constructed by the Davao City Water District to hold its huge supply pipeline that distributes potable water to the city proper. Adding glamor to the metal suspenders serving as guy wires are the bright lights that illuminate the premises and the water on either side of the bridges.

In 2019, as part of its maintenance and rehabilitation, the twin bridges undertook waterproofing on its decks as protection barrier against contaminants like water, road de-icing salts, and destructive chemicals that corrode reinforcement bars inside the concrete. Asphalt overlay, thermoplastic pavement markings, and painting of bridge railings were also applied.

HENRYLITO D. TACIO THINK ON THESE!

THE WILL TO SUCCEED “I grew up with an ambition and determination without which I would have been a good deal happier. I thought a lot and developed the faraway look of a dreamer, for it was always the distant heights that fascinated me and drew me to them in spirit. I was not sure what could be accomplished with tenacity and little else, but the target was set high and each rebuff only saw me more determined to see at least one major dream to its fulfillment.”

-- Earl Denman, Alone to Everest *** Piettre Tielhard de Chardin once told the following story: A group of mountain climbers took off to scale the heights. After some hours of walking, they got about halfway up and soon split up into three groups. They were all refreshing themselves at a chalet.

One group was sorry it had undertaken such a strenuous trip fraught with dangers and disproportionate to the expected enjoyment. So disheartened and tired, this group turned back.

The second group was happy it was here in the clear mountain air and with the sun tanning them. So they spread their limbs out on the moun-

tain grass and heartily ate the tasty sandwiches they had brought along. Some broke out into song and breathed in the freedom of the heights.

They were content and happy right here. Why move on higher? So they stayed right there.

It was only the third group of real mountain climbers who took off for the summit, which they had kept before their eyes from time they left the valley bottom. That was their goal and they relished tightening every muscle to attain it.

“In life as we climb to our goal, at times we belong to one of these three moods,” Chardin concluded.

It is our will to succeed that gives us motivation to go on -- to reach the goal we want to have. Alexander Graham Bell, a Scottish-born scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone, was one such believer.

“I had made up my mind to find that for which I was searching even if it required the remainder of my life,” Bell said. “After innumerable failures I finally uncovered the principle for which I was searching, and I was astounded at its simplicity. I was still more astounded to discover the principle I had revealed was not only beneficial in the

construction of a mechanical hearing aid but it served as well as means of sending the sound of the voice over a wire.

He discovered another thing that came out from his investigation: “When a man gives his order to produce a definite result and stands by that order it seems to have the effect of giving him what might be termed a second sight which enables him to see right through ordinary problems.

What this power is I cannot say; all I know is that it exists and it becomes available only when a man is in that state of mind in which he knows exactly what he wants and is fully determined not to quit until he finds it.”

Of course, you must have heard of George Herman “Babe” Ruth, Jr., an American professional baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935. At one time, when William Moulton Marston asked him what the most exciting moment of his career was, he replied that it was during one game in the World Series.

Babe Ruth was in a slump, his team was behind and two strikes had been called on him.

The crowd started to boo. His desire to win rose to the emergency. He pointed to a distant

spot in the field and yelled at the hooting fans, “I’ll knock it out there for you.”

He hit the next ball where he said he would. It was the longest home run ever made at Wrigley Field. When Marston asked him what he thought about when the ball was pitched, he answered: “What’d I think about? Why, what I always think about: just hittin’ the ball.”

Ruth’s reply reminded me of the words of Paul Graham. “Being strong-willed is not enough, however,” the English computer scientist said.

“You also have to be hard on yourself. Someone who was strong-willed but self-indulgent would not be called determined. Determination implies your willfulness is balanced by discipline.”

In one of his speeches, British Prime Minister Winston S. Church reminded the audience not to give up: “Never give in.

Never give in. Never, never, never, never -- in nothing, great or small, large or petty -- never give in, except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.”

Mario Andretti has this thought: “Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an un-

relenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”

Sarah Dessen, author of Keeping the Moon, has some suggestions. “If you try anything, if you try to lose weight, or to improve yourself, or to love, or to make the world a better place, you have already achieved something wonderful, before you even begin,” she wrote. “Forget failure. If things don’t work out the way you want, hold your head up high and be proud. And try again.

And again. And again!”

Asked by a fellow pianist if he could be ready to play a recital on short notice, Jan Paderewski replied, “I am always ready. I have practiced eight hours daily for 40 years.”

“I wish I had been born with such determination,” the other said. “We are all born with it,” Paderewski answered.

“I just used mine.”

The words of Joseph Hill “Joss” Whedon, an American screenwriter and film and television director, came into my mind: “The thing about a hero, is even when it doesn’t look like there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, he’s going to keep digging, he’s going to keep trying to do right and make up for what’s gone before, just because that’s who he is.”

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FOR US DABAWENYOS, August is one of the most festive times of the year. It is the month when Dabawenyos don their hospitality caps and play host to friends and family visiting Davao to experience the city’s biggest festival, Kadayawan.

Sadly, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many of the traditional Kadayawan events like street dancing, the floral float parade, and festival markets have to be cancelled, but this does not mean that the city is giving up on the much-loved festival and neither should is, the citizens of Davao City.

Here are some ways we can channel the Kadayawan spirit into our homes to make the season more colourful and meaningful.

Buy locally-grown produce Kadayawan was originally started as a harvest festival that celebrates the bounty of the land. In the spirit of this, buy local fruits like durian, rambutan, mangosteen, and lanzones from local farmers. Not only do you bring the flavour of Kadayawan home, you also help the local farmers sustain their livelihood, ensuring another harvest for the next season.

One open air market to visit is SM Lanang Premier’s Farmer’s Produce event that is open on August 13 to 16 and 20 to 23. The market is a one-stopshop for purchasing seasonal fruits, the freshest vegetables, and even plants for home and garden.

Adopt a plant While not everybody has a green thumb, it never hurts to try a spot of urban gardening.

A bit of green in or around a home never fails to brighten up the environment. Plant shopping is now even easier with many of the city’s malls converting their open spaces into safe zones where “plantitas” and “plantitos” can shop of their newest greens.

Spread over a hectare, SM City Davao’s The Greenery Plant Market is every gardener’s dream. Aside from familiar and

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KADAYAWAN exotic plants, the market also features herbs and now also features seasonal local fruits.

Host a virtual Kadayawan party Part of the fun for any festival is the gathering of friends and family over brunch at the beach, lunch at a favorite restaurant, or a night out on the town. With the current restrictions however, these cannot be possible as we all have to do our part to distance from each other to lessen the chances of transmission.

Thanks to video conferencing software like Zoom, Skype, and Facebook’s Rooms, it is now possible to come together, albeit virtually, to share laughs, play online video games, have some drinks, watch a movie together, or even party in your own virtual “club” at home.

Catch Kadayawan festivities online The City Tourism Office of Davao recently launched “Kadayawan sa Davao” on Facebook. The Facebook page serves as the Kadayawan Festival’s

virtual hub and will stream activities from August 17 to 24.

The page will stream the ceremonial opening of the festival and closing of the festival, viewing parties of past Kadayawan events like street dancing and concerts, plus host exciting contests for everyone to join.

“We are learning how to do things like this. It is a very, very, new experience but at the same time ayaw namin palampasin

itong Kadayawan month ng hindi man lamang natin na commemorate and ating mga activities. (It is a very, very, new experience but at the same time we did not want to miss the Kadayawan month without commemorating our activities.” shared City Tourism Officer Generose Tecson. “This will be a precursor for all the other things that we are going to do in the future (transitioning to

the new normal).”

Personally, I feel that Kadayawan is not just about the festivities and the non-stop parties outside but instead, the spirit of Kadayawan is in appreciating what is good and beautiful in life. The beauty of nature’s bounty, the beautiful stories of culture and civic resolve, the friendships we make and cherish, and knowing that these, at least for the time being, can be celebrated still from the safety of one’s home.

Stay safe and happy Kadayawan everyone!

8 EDGEDAVAO Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod

A.

No person, natural or juridical shall be allowed to:

1. Discriminate against, or hiring, engaging, influencing others to discriminate against frontliners, patients or close contacts or analogous circumstances:

PRESENT:

Sebastian Z. Duterte - Presiding Officer Ralph O. Abella Maria Belen S. Acosta Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Wilberto E. Al-ag Dante L. Apostol Sr. Conrado C. Baluran Jessica M. Bonguyan Louie John J. Bonguyan Pilar C. Braga Augusto Javier G. Campos III Danilo C. Dayanghirang Jonard C. Dayap Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Pamela A. Librado-Morata Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Alberto T. Ungab Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III

ABSENT:

Councilor Nilo D. Abellera - Exempted pursuant to

Executive Order 23-B, Series of 2020 Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. - Exempted pursuant to

Executive Order 23-B, Series of 2020 Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic - On Sick Leave Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar - Exempted pursuant to

Executive Order 23-B, Series of 2020 ORDINANCE NO. 0255-20 Series of 2020 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ANY FORM OF HARRASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, PREJUDICE OR INFLICTING ANY SHAME OR HUMILIATION AGAINST FRONTLINE WORKERS, SUSPECTED, PROBABLE AND CONFIRMED COVID CASES AND CLOSE CONTACTS DURING AND AFTER THE STATE OF NATIONAL HEALTH EMERGENCY AND IMPOSING PENALTIES THEREIN Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City in session assembled, that: SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “THE DAVAO CITY FRONTLINERS, PATIENTS AND CLOSE CONTACT PROTECTION ORDINANCE.” SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS – The following terms used in this Ordinance shall mean: 1. Frontline Workers or Frontliners – are defined as persons employed in, whether regular, casual, contractual, project based, job order, part-time, or other forms of employment, or exercising essential frontline functions, such as: a. Health workers, such as doctors, nurses, hospital or clinic aids, administrative staff, laboratory technicians, pharmacists and drug store employees; b. Employees of the national, local and barangay units tasked to work on the frontlines; c. Members of the AFP, PNP, PCG, BFP, and other law enforcement agencies; d. Employees of non-government organizations assisting in health, safety, disaster or emergency response such the Philippine Red Cross, World Health Organization, and the like; e. Employees of banks, bayad centers, money transfer services, cooperative and savings establishments, and the like; f. Employees of groceries, convenience stores, wet markets and the like; g. Employees of food preparation, manufacturing and delivery services; h. Those operating public utility vehicles such as taxis, jeepneys, and tricycles; i. Those working in essential private service sectors such as security guards, janitors, caretakers, funeral parlors, drivers of cargo vehicles and vehicles hired to transport other frontline workers, business process outsourcing or call centers, LPG and gas stations, water refilling stations, and the like; and j. Mass media personnel.

2.

(less than 1 meter) for more than 15 minutes with a confirmed COVID-19 case, provided that any change by DOH of this definition shall be adopted automatically under this Ordinance.

SECTION 3. PROHIBITED ACTS

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Patients – are defined as: a. Confirmed Case – any individual, irrespective of the presence or absence of clinical signs and symptoms, who was laboratory confirmed for COVID-19 in a test conducted at a DOH certified laboratory testing facility. b. Suspected Case – are those identified by DOH guidelines as falling under such classification; c. Probable Case– are those identified by DOH guidelines as falling under such classification.

Provided, that any change in classification of the DOH of cases shall fall under the category of “patients” under this Ordinance.

3. Close Contact – is a person without proper personal protective equipment who is providing direct care for a confirmed COVID-19 case, or a person which has direct physical contact, or lived, worked, transacted or travelled in close proximity

a. Dishonoring existing contractual obligations such as lease contracts, including the refusal to allow entry into such leased premises, solely by reason of being a frontliner, patient or a close contact; b. Performing any form of coercion or harassment to force or influence a person to leave a leased or shared premises, solely by reason of being a frontliner, patient or close contact; c. Removing or firing a person from employment, solely by reason of being a frontliner, patient or close contact; d. Refusal to follow set guidelines by the appropriate government agencies on hazard pay, special risk allowance, or other mandatory benefits, allowances or compensation; e. Refusal of entry into or expelling frontliners from groceries, convenience stores, markets, palengkes, banks, bayad centers or other financial services, and the like; f. Refusing to allow frontliners access to basic services such as food preparation and delivery, transportation, laundry, healthcare, medicine, and the like.

2. Commit any act intended to prejudice against, cause injury to, or harass or those which shall tend to cause shame or humiliation to frontliners, patients, or close contacts, or hiring, engaging, influencing others to do the same, such as: a. Any form of physical, mental or emotional violence or abuse; b. Any form of coercion or threat of physical, mental or emotional violence; c. Any form of financial or economic abuse such as, but not limited to, refusing loans or forfeiting those already granted, rejecting valid payments, failing to properly compensate, denying any support legally due, solely by reason of being a frontliner, patient or close contact; d. Disclosing the information of a person, including, but not limited to, his/ her name, known address, place of work or employment, known alias, medical details, or implying the identity of, or claiming that a person – whether verified or not by DOH – is a frontliner, patient or close contact, unless done so with the permission of such individual or DOH; e. Any form of cyber-bullying or the sharing of classified or private communication without the consent of all involved in the same, or any malicious acts done online, whether the information shared be true or made-up, against the name, dignity or honor of a frontliner, patient or close contact; 3. Any other act of discrimination or prejudice against which demeans, reduces or nullifies the enjoyment or exercise of a frontliner, patient, or close contact’s human and legal rights, or hiring, engaging, influencing others to do the same.

B. In addition to the above acts, it shall be unlawful for any public official, employee, health or medical service provider or law enforcement officer to refuse assistance, deny service to or block aid, or hiring, engaging, influencing others to do the same, to a frontliner, patient or close contact who wished to enforce his/ her rights, unless such person is in violation of the guidelines of the Department of Health and other existing laws.

SECTION 4. PENALTY CLAUSE - Any violation of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be punished by a fine of Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000) and/or imprisonment of not more than 1 year for each offense committed, without prejudice to the prosecution of other administrative, criminal, or civil actions.

Provided, that if the offender is a juridical person, the employees, owners, partners, managers or board of directors who participated, contributed or tolerated the act shall be held individually liable.

SECTION 5. REPEALING CLAUSE - Any Ordinance, local issuances or rules inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified, accordingly.

SECTION 6. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If, for any reason, any section of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other sections or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby, shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVITY - This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon approval, posting and publication in a newspaper of local circulation in Davao City.

ENACTED, on the 16th day of April, 2020, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT: ATTESTED: SEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTE Vice Mayor Presiding Officer mtar/kjtq

For in the absence of the Secretary: MA. THERESA A. REYES Acting Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (Local Legislative Staff Officer IV)

05 MAY APPROVED : ________________, 2020

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Vendors sell colorful candles at San Pedro Cathedral compound along San Pedro Street in Davao City. Edge Davao

Russia on Tuesday became the first country to give regulatory approval to a vaccine without the crucial phase 3, in which the vaccine is given to thousands of people to determine if it is safe and effective. The announcement has raised concerns about the speed of development of the vaccine.

Duterte, however, expressed his trust in the Russian vaccine, saying he is willing to have himself injected in public.

Malacañang also reiterated its support for a possible cooperation with Russia on vaccine development and production, adding it underscored deepening ties between the two countries.

“As we have said, the Philippines is ready to work with Russia, on clinical trials, vaccine supply and production, among others, subject to our existing laws and local processes,” Roque said in a statement on Wednesday.

“Cooperation on public health, especially at a time when it is most needed, can be a cornerstone of convergence. It is a good opportunity to enhance ties with our key partners.”

Both Health Secretary Fran-

cisco Duque III and Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, however, have said that Sputnik V, which has not been cleared by the World Health Organization, needs further study.

Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla, for one, has been vocal about his concerns, urging the Department of Health (DOH) to be cautious in the process of evaluating a vaccine for COVID-19.

"Ako po ay nababahala sa mainit na balita na ang Russia ay maglalabas na ng vaccine para sa COVID-19. I have nothing against the Russians nor am I connected to any preferred country or vaccine manufacturer," Remulla said in a Facebook post.

Amid Putin's announcement of a vaccine against COVID-19, WHO said its stamp of approval on a vaccine candidate would require a rigorous safety data review.

"We are in close contact with the Russian health authorities and discussions are ongoing with respect to possible WHO pre-qualification of the vaccine," said the United Nations health agency's spokesman Tarik Jasarevic.

Ritu Phogat, Indian Wrestling World Champion, stated: “It feels really good to be selected to guest star on The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition. I feel honored and privileged to appear on the show with so many top leaders of the business world. As an athlete you are always part of a team, a team which consists of players, coaches, managers, doctors, and more, and everyone has their role and everyone helps each other to achieve common goals. Similarly in business, there are individuals with special skill sets and they come together and work together to achieve common and individual goals. It will be very interesting to observe, learn, and connect with my experience on The Apprentice.

I’m also looking forward to participating in the physical challenges with the contestants!”

Demetrious Johnson, ONE Flyweight Grand Prix World Champion, stated: “The Apprentice is one of the biggest reality television franchises in history, and it is my absolute pleasure to appear on The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition. I have no doubt ONE

Championship will put a very interesting spin on the traditional format. I’m looking forward to participating in all sorts of challenges, from physical endurance challenges to business challenges.”

Sage Northcutt, ONE Athlete, stated: “I’m so excited to be on The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition. While martial arts is a lot different from the business world, I'm sure there are also many similarities. I'm excited to appear on the show and learn from Mr. Chatri, a martial artist and an entrepreneur. I'm also looking forward to participating in the physical challenges! I’m super competitive and, as always, I'm going to give it my all. I’m thrilled to be able to help bring the world of martial arts and business together.”

The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition will invite sixteen (16) contestants handpicked from around the world to compete in a high-stakes game of business and physical challenges. The winner will receive a US$250,000 job offer to work directly under Sityodtong for a year as his protege in Singapore.

to support her own training for Olympic qualification.

On the other hand, Magno, Marcial, and the rest of the national boxing team received a total of PHP1.7 million from the PSC for their training.

The PSC earlier assured that it will keep on supporting Marcial's Olympic quest even if he has al-

ready turned pro.

“We are doing what we can for our national athletes. We want them to stay focused on their goals and to stay positive while aspiring for Olympic glory. We want to remind them that PSC is always here to help them achieve success in any way that is possible,” Ramirez added. (PNA)

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kill us, tribes,” Maca said in their local language.

Meanwhile, Bucales said they are asking the UN and the public not to listen to these groups who claim to be helping them and speaking on their behalf.

Bucales said they were also deceived and believed them.

“Kami nituo sad sa ilaha.

Kami pa nagbuhat aning mga Lumad nga eskwelahan. Amo pud gipasara kay gina tudluan nila ang mga bata na mag rebelde sa mga tawo ug gobyerno ug musapi sa NPA (We also believed them. We even built the Indigenous Peoples 'Lumad' schools.

But we also closed these schools because they taught our children to rebel against the people and the government and to join the New People’s Army),” he said.

The two Datus called on Cullamat and the other groups to stop using IPs and face them instead. (PNA)

Atillo said the agency visited different schools all over Region 11 to observe the type of modalities that will be utilized starting August 24, 2020.

“Makita nato ang kaandam

sa atong eskwelahan lakip na ang mga bata because sa dry run conducted is a real class situation. Kung nag-online ka naay teacher online learning ug naa pud mga bata sa tagsa tagsa nga

panimalay. We also visited their homes, talked to the parents, ug among gitan-aw pud tong mga concerns sa ginikanan ug sa tunghaan ug mga teachers,” he said.

tibo Davaoeño”, a virtual activity that aims to keep its citizens active and fit during the pandemic.

“The Davao City Government value sports and exercise as instruments for nation-building,” Aportadera said. “We are delighted to know that MILO is taking a similar step in adapting to the new normal to keep sports and exercise alive. The MILO Home Court complements well with our Aktibo Davaoeño program and we look forward to fortify our partnership to further develop future athletes while they stay safe in their homes.”

Pivoting Sports Programs Online Developed in tandem with its partner organizations, the MILO Home Court offers a wealth of interactive and physical activities available on MILO’s social media pages, making sports and exercise accessible for parents who are looking for alternative ways to engage their kids in active play.

Through the campaign, MILO brings its signature sports clinics to the digital space with the MILO Sports Clinics Online to ensure that kids can continue their dreams of becoming tomorrow’s champions. Parents can engage their kids in a weekly training course that will teach them the basics and fundamentals of different sporting disciplines.

The free online program is available on the MILO YouTube channel where parents can find an extensive library of more than 40 instructional videos for at least nine sports disciplines namely arnis, badminton, basketball, football, gymnastics, karatedo, volleyball, taekwondo, tennis, among many others. Designed specifically for kids aged seven to 12, all online courses are developed and facilitated by MILO’s expert coaches and mentors from its trusted partners such as the Philippine Taekwondo Association and the Associ-

ation for the Advancement of Karatedo.

MILO Home Court also includes interactive training classes that will help kids further develop their skill sets and gain a better understanding of their strengths. These classes come with a minimal enrollment fee, and provide aspiring athletes the advantage of real-time supervision and expert assessment by the best coaches in and outside of the country. Available sports classes include karate, taekwondo, badminton, gymnastics, multisport, chess and football and parents are advised to enroll their children early as slots are limited.

This initiative also in line with the Philippine Sports Commission’s Online Coaching Certification Program in partnership with MILO, which helps support the livelihood of displaced coaches and trainers.

“By giving our coaches the right tools and resources to upskill, they will be able to advance their capabilities and help more children to be active and be better at their sport,” said Commissioner Charles Maxey, Philippine Sports Commission. “We are happy to have MILO as an ally in empowering our trainers and we will continue to collaborate in various endeavors to further uplift sports development in the Philippines.”

Additionally, MILO will also offer a live training session through the MILO Team Play Live. The program is a live exclusive physical activity class where kids can interact with renowned fitness mentor Coach Jim Saret and their favorite MILO ambassadors Alyssa Valdez and Jamie Lim on the MILO Facebook page.

Keeping sports a daily part of home life The campaign kicked off on MILO’s Facebook page with a 60-second material featuring MILO ambassador and volleyball star Alyssa Valdez. Under

the MILO Home Court campaign, a set of energizing and engaging social media activities are laid out to inspire families to create their very own courts as a means for children to have a safe space for sports at home.

“By innovatively using technology as a platform for sports instruction, we are able to continue to nourish ambitions of Filipino kids,” said Castillo. “The MILO Home Court is our way of inspiring the youth to never give up on their dreams despite the challenges, such as this situation that we are facing now. We encourage parents to support their kids in their champion journey by participating in our online programs that will help mold them into becoming the next generation of champions.”

The MILO Home Court campaign is in support of World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Recommendation on Physical Activity for Health, wherein kids aged five and above should engage in physical activity for an accumulative 60 minutes every day to build their muscle strength, improve motor skills, and promote bone development.

Along with these programs, kids can make their daily exercise more energizing together with the new MILO Champion Formula that contains more milk, packed with more Champion Energy Nutrients na PROTOMALT, Iron, at Vitamins B2, B3, B6, and B12, at mas sulit dahil mas pinarami na ang isang sachet at the same suggested retail price, parents and their children are given the right energy to stay active and healthy at home.

To know more about the MILO Home Court campaign, simply visit the MILO Philippines YouTube channel (https://www. youtube.com/channel/UCZ2Wzb2qXmrCgIYnPq6VfvQ/playlists) and the MILO Facebook page (www.facebook.com/milo. ph).

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tions- both local and international. Local government officials in the province called Col. Mortela a “hero” as they heaped praises on him for his “highly efficient leadership” as he was able to institute order in what could have been a highly chaotic situation.

“Coming back here as a former Battalion Commander and G3 of 10th ID, I feel that I am blessed to be in the company of people who served with me way back in 2009 to 2016.

So, let me serve as a part of your team again so we can join hands to realize fully our unfinished business for peace. Specifically, I hope to renew our friendship and partnership to end violence, intimidation, and lies perpetrated by the different threat groups, particularly the Communist-Terrorist group. I shall be a team player doing my part to meet head-on any challenge including, of course, this COVID-19,” said Col. Mortela.

Col. Mortela also vowed to the people in his new area of responsibility that he will be “an active partner for all mutual initiatives to the well-being, safety, and security of our people.”

He also vowed to help sustain the government’s efforts in aiding former members of the Communist-Terrorist group in their transformation to their new lives. “As strong advocates of peace, we shall take the extra mile

also to open doors for dialogues and reconciliation for those who are willing to accept the gifts of peace.

Along this line, we are ready to welcome our lost brothers with a red carpet.

I believe they are just victims of lies and intimation of a misguided sense of nationalism. We, thus, invite them who are fighting the lost cause. Come down because you have a sincere government waiting for you. Come down because you have a family in us,” he said.

Meanwhile, Col. Mortela said he is honored to take the helm of the Brigade from the decorated outgoing Commander, Brig. Gen. Jose Eriel Niembra, who provided sterling leadership and excellent performance during his stint as 701st Brigade Commander.

Under Brig. Gen. Niembra’s command which lasted for five months, the Brigade has accomplished scores of milestones. This includes the recovery of 88 high-powered firearms, 13 low-powered firearms, and a total of 101 assorted firearms. Under his watch, 28 members of the New People’s Army have surrendered and abandoned the insurgent life. They are now set to benefit from the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP).

Moreover, Brig. Gen. Niembra has not only effectively led his troops against several encounters but also exerted immense

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efforts in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Soldiers nowadays are not solely combatants - we are also agents of peace and nation-building. There are still many tasks that we can do to the people and our area. Our work never stops, and so, despite the initial challenges that I faced, we carried on as a unit. With your dedication and commitment, we accomplished our operational tasks ahead of time.

But again, just because we were done, it doesn’t mean that there is no more work to do,” said Brig. Gen. Niembra.

Brig. Gen. Niembra ex-

tended his thanks to the provincial government for their overwhelming support to the troops and its efforts in pursuing peace.

Davao Oriental Governor Nelson Dayanghirang lauded the leadership of the outgoing commander as he warmly welcomed and vowed to provide the same support and courtesy to the newly installed commander.

Brig. Gen Niembra is a member of the Philippine Military Academy “Sambisig” Class of 1991. He currently assumes the position as the new chief of the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the

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Philippines (ISAFP).

Col. Mortela, on the other hand, is a member of the Philippine Military Academy “Tanglaw Diwa” of 1992. He has been serving the Army for 34 years.

Before he was appointed Commander of the 701st Brigade, he was assigned as the Army Assistant Chief of Staff for Training and Education G8. Karen Lou Deloso

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Only one matchup has yet to be determined in the NBA‘Bubble’Playoffs.

NBA playoff picture nearly complete

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AKE BUENA VISTA, Florida — The NBA playoff bracket is nearly set.

Wednesday’s results (Thursday, Manila time) filled in five of what were the six unknown matchups for Round 1 of the postseason, which starts next week at Walt Disney World.

In the Western Conference: Houston and Oklahoma City will meet in the first round, meaning Rockets guard Russell Westbrook and Thunder guard Chris Paul get the chance

to face their former teams.

“It’ll be interesting,” Paul said. “Two teams that know a lot about each other. We’ll prepare, get ready and we’ll see what’s what.”

Other West matchups that got clinched on Wednesday include the second-seeded Los Angeles Clippers against No. 7 Dallas, and No. 3 Denver against No. 6 Utah.

In the East, Miami and Indiana will meet in the

first round — after the clubs close the regular season on Friday against one another to decide which team will be seeded No. 4 and which will be No. 5.

Indiana’s win over Houston on Wednesday set what had been the last two unknown series on the East bracket. No. 3 Boston will play No. 6 Philadelphia in a meeting between longtime rivals, and the Pacers are now locked into an East opening series against the Heat — with the potential of those teams playing nine times

in a span of 10 games.

Miami beat Indiana on Monday. The teams meet again Friday then face off in Game 1 to begin a bestof-seven series early next week.

That means, for just the second time since 2011, teams that end the regular season against one another will open the postseason against one another.

The last time it happened was 2016, when Cleveland faced Detroit.

“It’s good to know that we play them,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “Just need to figure out what

uniform we’re wearing.”

That will be decided Friday, when home-uniform advantage gets decided.

“We’ve got to match Miami’s energy,” Indiana’s Edmond Sumner said.

“That’s a team that’s going to play hard for 48 minutes.”

The other East matchups were known previously: No. 1 Milwaukee plays No. 8 Orlando, and No. 2 Toronto plays No. 7 Brooklyn.

In the West, Houston and Oklahoma City will be in the 4-5 matchup and

Utah will be the No. 6 seed.

The Jazz were locked into that slot by the Thunder defeating Miami, and Denver became the No. 3 seed when they lost to the Clippers.

The full list of matchups won’t be known until at least Saturday, when the West play-in series begins with Portland, Memphis, Phoenix and San Antonio bidding for those two spots. The winner of that series will take on the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers in the first round, the only matchup that’s yet to be determined.

sode, and will participate in physical challenges that will test athletic ability and cardio endurance.

Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated: “I am excited to announce the ONE Championship athletes and World Champions ready to join me on The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition as special guest stars. Our athletes at ONE Championship are the backbone of our organization. They are real-life, modern day heroes who inspire the world with their incredible stories. Their discipline and wisdom will inspire and mentor our contestants. It is my honor to star alongside these amazing human beings on the show.”

Brandon Vera, ONE Heavyweight World Champion, stated: “It’s a huge honor to be selected as a guest star on The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition, one of the greatest shows ever. With Chatri

[Sityodtong] leading the series, I know it’s going to be amazing. I’ve been dreaming of the possibilities and the many things I can learn from this experience. I’m really excited to be a part of the show and help in any way I can, especially in the physical endurance challenges. I get to go from the gym to the boardroom war tables, let’s make it happen!”

Angela Lee, ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion, stated: “The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition is a great opportunity to bring together two very different worlds -- martial arts and business, and I’m excited to see how those two worlds unite. I’m honored to be able to share my experiences, my talents, and my presence on the show. Being the youngest mixed martial arts world champion in history, I know I have a lot to offer the contestants as far as experience, and work ethic goes, and I can’t

wait to impart some of my knowledge that could help them in their journey. As far as physical challenges go, I am ready!”

Xiong Jing Nan, ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion, stated: “I always love interacting with fans, and now I am honored to have a spot on The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition. Whatever the challenges may be, whether they are athletic or business challenges, I’m up for it. Of course, I’m also open to learning as much as I can from Chatri, from the contestants, and from the many CEOs also appearing.

Getting to share my experience as a World Champion, I can’t wait to get this started and offer what I can to the show. It’s a privilege to be selected among the athlete guest stars, and to be able to represent China globally on one of the biggest television shows in history is a dream come true.”

PSC releases P351-M 6 world champions banners ‘The Apprentice: for Olympic hopefuls ONE Championship Edition’ cast

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espite its budget cut due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) said it was still able to release a huge amount of money to support the national athletes vying for spots in next year's Tokyo Olympics.

On Thursday, the PSC revealed that it shelled out around PHP351 million for the first six months of 2020, and that is despite giving up almost PHP1.37 billion in total to the national government in its battle against Covid-19.

“It has been quite a challenge but we hope to keep our commitment to fund and support our athletes who have shown strong determination and chances in winning our first Olympic gold,” said PSC chairman William “Butch” Ramirez.

The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) got the biggest share of the released budget, getting PHP20.2 mil-

lion.

The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines came in second with PHP13 million, while the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) received PHP7.8 million.

The first four qualified Philippine Olympians came from either of the three sports, EJ Obiena in athletics, Irish Magno and Eumir Marcial in boxing, and Caloy Yulo in gymnastics.

Yulo got almost half of the budget released to GAP for the first half of the year to cover his training in Japan.

Meanwhile, out of the PHP20.2 million of PATAFA, PHP1.8 million went straight to Obiena, who is currently based in Italy for his own training.

The Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas, on the other hand, got PHP11.2 million from the PSC, PHP3.8 million of which were directly given to Hidilyn Diaz's team in Malaysia

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he largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), today announced the addition of an incredible line-up of ONE Championship athletes and World Champions who will join ‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition’ as special guest stars on ONE’s unique version of the hit reality television series.

ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera leads a superstar ensemble that includes ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion “Unstoppable” Angela Lee, ONE Flyweight Grand Prix World Champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, Indian wrestling champion Ritu “The Indian Tigress” Phogat, “Super” Sage Northcutt, and ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion “The Panda” Xiong Jing Nan. One athlete is expected to guest star per epi-

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HOME COURT MILO links up with Davao City gov’t to promote sports and active lifestyle

By NEILWIN JOSEPH BRAVO ILO Philippines officially launched in Mindanao on Thursday the MILO Home Court Campaign, an online sports initiative aimed at empowering parents to continue their kids’ champion journeys even while at home.

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What made the digital launch more significant is the linkage between MILO Philippines and the city government of Davao in a unified advocacy of keeping Filipinos active and healthy while staying safe indoors. Home Court will be supplementing the Aktibo Dabawenyo program of the city government which was also rolled out amidst the coronavirus health crisis.

The virtual launch was presided by Lester P. Castillo, Assistant Vice President, Nestlé Philippines – MILO with local organizer Kenneth Sai of Vantage Sports. Guesting in the launch were PSC Commissiomer Charles Raymond Maxey, City Sports Development Office chief Mikey Aportadera and Philippine Marathon Queen and Mindanaoan Christine Hallasgo of Bukidnon.

Steadfast in its shared commitment on health and wellness, both MILO and

Davao City Sports Office expressed their solidarity in championing sports, exercise and nutrition through collaborations geared towards sports development.

“We are delighted to receive the support from the Davao City Sports Office in our initiative,” said Castillo. “The MILO Home Court can be a useful resource for Davaoeños and all Filipinos to transform their homes into a training ground so that kids can discover their love for sports and pursue their aspirations. As we continue our mission in building a nation of champions, creating valuable partnerships will be key in accelerating this pursuit, and we are constantly seeking for collaborations in taking this journey further.”

The MILO Home Court is aligned with the Davao City Government’s “Ak-

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Thursday's attendees to the virtual launch of MILO Home Court led by MILO sports executive Lester Castillo, PSC Commissioner Charles Raymond Maxey and City Sports Development Office chief Mikey Aportadera.