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City’s counter-terrorism strategy put to test STORY ON PAGE 2 A couple takes a selfie beside a big Christmas lantern at the grounds of Quezon Municipal Hall in Quezon, Bukidnon. Due to its bright lights and unique decorations, the town’s Christmas display drew large crowd every night and became an instant attraction for residents and out of town visitors alike. Edge Davao

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Pulong’s office rolls out cash assistance for marginalized, displaced workers

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By MAYA M. PADILLO

he Davao City Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) in coordination with the counter-terrorism unit of Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom), Task Force Davao, and Davao City Police Office (DCPO) conducted a simulation exercise (SIMEX) on building seizure and hostage rescue on December 2, 2020 at Venees Hotel along MacArthur Highway, Matina in Davao City.

The SIMEX is part of the operational readiness and training to further improve the city’s overall counter-terrorism strategy along with the Culture of Security.

“It’s just a routine security exercise for the security clusters of Davao City under the supervision of Public Safety and Security Command Center. We are just testing the security preparedness and inter-operability of secu-

rity units/offices in Davao City,” said Retired Police Lt. Colonel Angel Sumagaysay, head of PSSCC. All necessary precautions were done to ensure the success of the said activity. He said there was normal flow of the traffic since personnel of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) and 911 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were also involved in the said activity.

“We did it at dawn to use and test some of the equipment of the maneuvering units as well as the effectiveness of our communication system. This is one way to develop the camaraderie and unity of our responders,” Sumagaysay said.

The city government of Davao has been intensifying security preparedness and measures and involving Dabawenyos in various anti-terrorism experimental exercises to prevent acts of terrorism in the city.

This has been strengthened with the launch of Culture of Security Project, which is a people-centered campaign that encourages Dabawenyos to adapt vigilance as their way of life.

The campaign “May Nakita?

Dapat Magsalita!” is an order encouraging Dabawenyos to

adapt the Culture of Security as part of their way of life.

Through the campaign, Dabawenyos are urged to volunteer themselves for inspection and help in the implementation of security measures in the city; report all suspicious persons and activities in their community; remind friends and family of all the security regulations within Davao City; and Participate in implementing the culture of security within their workplace, school, purok, subdivision and to be an active part of their community defense system.

The Culture of Security was conceptualized and launched by the city government of Davao and Task Force Davao (TFD) on July 1, 2020 to ensure that bombing incidents in Davao City will not happen again.

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"We're grateful to the LGU officials and employees of Pilar under the leadership of Mayor Arnold Perez, Vice Mayor Doujie Jack Cantiller, Sangguniang Bayan Members and municipal officials and staff in seeing this project through and for working double time for the interest of the beneficiaries,” the Malacañang official said.

Nograles likewise expressed gratitude to the regional office of the NHA, saying "we're very thankful to the leadership of General Manager Marcelino Escalada, Regional Manager Engr.

Antonio Del Rosario and District Manager Dominica San Diego who all provided

the direction which our local government leaders followed to complete this project. They all ensured that the people of Capiz would be protected this time around from future onslaughts of devastating weather, and they did it with the current challenges posed by the pandemic."

According to the NHA, as of October 2020, out of the planned 123,535 housing units for Region 6, 89,491 have already been completed, with the remaining 22,869 units undergoing construction.

LGU officials led by Mayor Perez, for their part, were profuse in their apprecitation for the timely assistance of the Duterte administration.

"This proves that the President cares and listens to the pleas for help of the people of Capiz. We are grateful to Cab Sec Karlo Nograles for facilitating communication and coordination with all stakeholders," Perez expressed.

Nograles ended by stating that "despite the pandemic, we will finish all pending Yolanda-related constructions. That's the clear directive of the President. The Duterte administration acts and provides concrete solutions to the people of Region 6, especially since this is a known typhoon area. We will continue our work until all the Yolanda housing commitments are concluded."

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abinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led the online turnover of free housing units to beneficiaries in Pilar, Capiz last December 1, 2020 in coordination with Task Force Yolanda, the National Housing Authority and local government leaders under the Yolanda Permanent Housing Project for Region 6.

Nograles heads the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Unified Implementation and Monitoring of Rehabilitation and Recovery Projects and Programs in Yolanda-affected Areas.

The 18th virtual turn over of housing units was made in the following areas: Morcita Ville Phase 1 (988 units) and Morcita Ville Phase 2 (366

total of 785 marginalized and displaced workers in first district received Wednesday, December 2, their TUPAD cash assistance at the Office of the First District in Ponciano Street in Davao City.

First District Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) released the assistance to blind masseurs, musicians, and former staffs of hotels, restaurants and bars in the city.

They received P6,000 aid from their 15-day work through the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD).

Duterte’s office said that they are among the workers affected by the global crisis brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

The local musician group Samahan ng mga Musikero sa Davao Inc. (Samadhi) officer Fely Encinares said that since the quarantine begun due to pandemic, musicians have to stop their engagements and search for other source of inRepublic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. XI Balusong Ave., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City

come.

The government’s TUPAD program aims to mitigate the impact of the national health emergency. The beneficiaries of the program will be assigned to work for 10 to 15 days before they will receive the cash assistance.

Duterte’s office said that this TUPAD distribution is just a kick start for this month.

Aside from the blind masseurs, musicians, and former hotel, restaurant and bar staffs, over 23,000 marginalized and displaced workers will be provided with the same assistance in the coming weeks.

There will also be around 3,000 beneficiaries which will receive their livelihood assistance this month from the First District Office in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Duterte’s office earlier mentioned that the distribution of either cash and/ or food, and livelihood assistance focused on the “poorest of the poor” and workers who are directly affected by the pandemic from the 54 barangays of the first district.

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ ORDINARY REGULAR Service.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. XI Balusong Ave., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB Ordinary Regular Service.

Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2020-11-537 (2016-XI-00537) MERLINDA S. MARJES, Petitioner.

Case No. R11-EV-FC-2020-12-2564 (2001-XI-02564) JEREMIAH P. ABELLANOSA, Petitioner.

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

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Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Ordinary Regular service on the route: TORIL (DAVAO CITY) - ASTORGA (STA. CRUZ, DAVAO DEL SUR) AND VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on June 20, 2021. In the petition filed on November 25, 2020, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on DECEMBER 15, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao.

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

Witness Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 26th day of November 2020 at Davao City, Philippines.

Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR

Acting Chief Transportation Development Officer

Petitioner, Merlinda S. Marjes Counsel, Atty. Placido A. Garde, Jr.

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Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a FILCAB Ordinary Regular service on the route: BANGKAL with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on February 27, 2021. In the petition filed on December 3, 2020, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on JANUARY 12, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao.

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

Witness Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 4th day of November 2020 at Davao City, Philippines.

Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR

Acting Chief Transportation Development Officer

Petitioner, Jeremiah P. Abellanosa Counsel, Atty. Raul C. Espina

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PRRD invites Putin anew to visit PH

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President Rodrigo Duterte reads the credentials of one of the resident Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary-designate to the Philippines during the virtual presentation of credentials at the Malacañang Golf (Malago) Clubhouse in Malacañang Park, Manila on Wednesday. Among

the ambassadors who have presented their credentials were from the Republic of India, Republic of Chile, Hungary, Russian Federation, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Republic of Finland, and Arab Republic of Egypt. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

Gloria 28 resumes voyage to GenSanDavao City- Indonesia this month

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By MAYA M. PADILLO

ndonesian-flagged vessel Gloria 28 has resumed its voyage to Davao City.

The vessel was scheduled to arrive in General Santos City today, December 4, 2020, and will immediately sail out to Davao City before returning to Indonesia on December 7, 2020.

Gloria 28, which has a 256 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), began the Manado-Davao voyage route in

October 2017 as an alternative to the 500-TEU M/V Super Shuttle RORO 12 of Philippine company Asian Ma-

rine Transport Corp. for the Davao-General Santos-Bitung roll on-roll off (RoRo) service that was deferred for lack of demand.

The Davao-GenSanBitung roll on-roll off (RoRo) service, launched on April 30, 2017 with President Rodrigo R. Duterte and Indonesian President Joko Widodo leading the ceremony.

According to Flori Sum-

erah, managing director of Gloria 28 Global Business, the vessel’s last voyage to Davao was in July 2020.

“Gloria 28 first voyage to Davao was in 2007 but Indonesia was already shipping to Davao since 1997 using wooden boats. Actually, it never stops every year to the Philippines, but it's only limited to taking orders and

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resident Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit the Philippines next year “as soon as circumstances allow”.

Duterte extended the invitation through new Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Marat Ignatyevich Pavlov who was in Malacañan Palace to present his credentials to the President.

“Next year marks the 45th anniversary of our diplomatic relations. I take this opportunity to reiterate my invitation to President Vladimir Putin to visit the Philippines as soon as our circumstances will allow. It will be an opportunity to celebrate and reaffirm the enduring friendship and cooperation between our countries,” he said in his speech.

In October 2019, then Russian Ambassador Igor Khovaev said Putin had already accepted Duterte’s invitation.

If Putin pushes through with the visit, it will be his first visit to Manila. Duterte has visited Russia twice— in 2017 and 2019.

Duterte also thanked Russia for their offer to provide the Philippines with doses of their potential vaccine for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

“We thank Russia for its offer to supply Sputnik V and share this technology on vaccine production with the Philippines,” he said.

Russia earlier said that its Sputnik V vaccine, developed by the Gamaleya Scientific Research Institute and the Russian defense ministry, is 92 percent effective at protecting people from

Covid-19 based on interim trial results.

In the same speech, Duterte said he considers Russia a “good friend and partner”.

“Over the past few years, we have strengthened cooperation in defense and security, health, science technology, and the economy of our countries. We aim for an ever more robust and deeper cooperation in the coming years,” he said.

Duterte also accepted the credentials of six other Ambassadors namely Shambhu Santha Kumaran (India), Claudio Alberto Rojas Rachel (Chile), Titanilla Tóth (Hungary), Imtiaz Ahmad Kazi (Pakistan), Juha Markus Pyykkö (Finland), and Ahmed Shehabeldin Ibrahim Abdullah (Egypt).

He expressed commitment to further enhance Philippines-India cooperation in defense, security, trade and investment, and in combatting the Covid-19 pandemic and looked forward to honoring the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit India.

Duterte also thanked Chile for the hospitality extended to Filipinos in Chile and the assistance in the repatriation of stranded Filipino seafarers during this pandemic and vowed to enhance Philippine-Chilean cooperation in trade and investments, disaster risk management, agriculture, geothermal energy, tourism, and culture He extended gratitude to Hungary for supporting the Philippines in the multi-lateral fora in line their government’s policy of non-in-

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On the improved compliance to the QR Code scanning at checkpoints: Sa sugod daghan napauli tungod sa lack of documents pero karon lesser na because nakasabot na sila ngano. Because we are a restricted LGU based on IATF Shield ug unsa ang kinahanglan for them to come in. Lately daghan na ang compliance.”

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Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao Oriental OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN SP Complex, Government Center, Dahican C I T Y O F M AT I EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 70TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE 16TH SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF DAVAO ORIENTAL, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020, AT THE CITY OF MATI, THIS PROVINCE. PRESENT: Hon. Niño Sotero L. Uy, Jr.

Vice Governor - Presiding Officer

Regular Members:

District I

Hon. Nelson R. Dayanghirang, Jr. Hon. Marietta D. Palmera Hon. Joselito B. Villademosa Hon. Laureano B. Taya

District II Hon. Louis N. Rabat Hon. Anacleto P. Macatabog Hon. Lemuel Ian M. Larcia Hon. Enrico M. Antopuesto Hon. Dennis V. Roflo, Jr.

Ex-Officio Members: Hon. Rabsalon M. Lamaran President, Philippine Councilor’s League Hon. Ronald T. Lara, Jr. Sangguniang Kabataan Provincial Federation President ABSENT: Hon. Dante M. Caubang SP Member, District I Hon. Rustan R. Castillones President, Liga Ng Mga Barangay Hon. Charlie S. Ambasan Indigenous Peoples’ Mandatory Representative PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 16-46-10-2020 Author : Hon. Laureano B. Taya Sponsor : Hon. Laureano B. Taya AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 16-42-09-2020, SPECIFICALLY SECTIONS 1 AND 4, THEREOF, BY CHANGING THE CURFEW TIME FROM “12 O’CLOCK MIDNIGHT TO 4 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING”, TO “9 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING TO 4 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING”, EFFECTIVE UPON THE APPROVAL OF HONORABLE GOVERNOR NELSON L. DAYANGHIRANG. WHEREAS, Section 16 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, provides that: “every local government unit shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers necessary, appropriate or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare. xxx;”

Housing units halfway ready for Magsaysay quake victims

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he municipal government of Magsaysay in Davao del Sur is fast tracking the turnover of another batch of housing units to earthquake victims in order to reduce the number of remaining families who are at risk in the evacuation centers.

Magsaysay Mayor Arthur Davin bared that about 100 housing units are ready for turnover this month, saying that this would add up to the more than 500 units which were already given to the evacuees.

Davin said that if the additional units would be turned over, they would then serve decent abode for about half of the more than 1,500 families who lost their homes during the series of strong earthquake that severely hit the municipality last quarter of 2019. He added that the

National Housing Authority Region XI (NHA-XI) is continuing the construction of the remaining houses which are part of the 2,002-housing unit project for Magsaysay with a budget allocation of P579,579,000.

Apart from NHA, the local chief executive disclosed that some organizations from the private sector have also provided assistance for the earthquake victims, such as the Philippine Red Cross which constructed 54 houses in Barangay Gamang and a rural community which sponsored 61 houses in one of the relocation sites.

As these kinds of situation disrupts the lives of populations affected; putting them at risk of developing various undesirable health and related conditions, including those that threaten

the nutritional status of the most vulnerable groups such as infants, children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, the National Policy on Nutrition Management in Emergencies and Disasters stipulates that actions should be undertaken to normalize the conditions of these families.

Meanwhile, Davin mentioned that the displaced families still continue to do farming as their main source of income in their farm lots, while they are staying either in the evacuation centers or in their new homes in the relocation sites. He said that based on the recommendation of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) and Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), they can still return to their farm lots and continue farming.

WHEREAS, Section 468 (a)(4)(v) of the same Code mandates the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to “approve measures and adopt quarantine regulations to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases within its territorial jurisdiction”; WHEREFORE, on motion of SP Member Laureano B. Taya., duly and jointly seconded by SP Members Nelson R. Dayanghirang, Jr., Marietta D. Palmera, and Ronald T. Lara, Jr., it was Be it ordained by the 16th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Davao Oriental, by virtue of the powers vested in it by law, in session assembled, that: x-x-x Section 1. TITLE. - This ordinance shall be known as “An Ordinance imposing curfew in the Province of Davao Oriental from 9 o’clock in the evening to 4 o’clock in the morning due to the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID 19).”

Section 4. IMPOSITION OF CURFEW - A curfew is hereby imposed upon all persons between the hours of 9 o’clock in the evening to 4 o’clock in the morning, effective immediately upon the approval of the Honorable Governor. x-x-x ENACTED: OCTOBER 28, 2020.

CARRIED, by eleven (11) affirmative votes of SP Members Nelson L. Dayanghirang, Jr., Louis N. Rabat, Anacleto P. Macatabog, Lemuel Ian M. Larcia, Enrico M. Antopuesto, Dennis V. Roflo, Jr., Marietta D. Palmera, Joselito B. Villademosa, Laureano B. Taya, Rabsalon M. Lamaran, and Ronald T. Lara, Jr.; negative votes – none; and abstention none. * * *

Davao Oriental bags national rice achievers award

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he Province of Davao Oriental bagged this year’s National Rice Achievers Award for its significant contributions to the rice industry.

The award was conferred by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar in the awarding ceremony held via a live teleconference at the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) Office in Quezon City, Manila, on Friday, November 27.

In 2019 Davao Oriental was also adjudged as one of the Country’s top rice producers.

In a statement, Davao Oriental Agriculture Office Head Rotchie Ravelo said that this is the fourth year the province was hailed as a national awardee, the third, second, and first was in 2018, 2015, and 2014, respectively.

Eight other provinces including Davao del Norte were also conferred with Rice Achievers Awards by the DA – Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Ilocos Norte, Isabela, Cagayan and Bukidnon for Provinces Category A, and Zambales.

In 2019, Davao Oriental

exceeded the national average production target of 4.28 metric tons per hectare as the province hit an average yield of 4.51 metric tons per hectare. With this, the province was able to contribute 0.38 percent to the country’s total rice production.

Ravelo said that the boost in rice production is also attributed to the local government’s interventions which include the provision of services ranging from technology and extension, production support, credit and financing, provision of agri-infrastructure, machinery, and marketing support.

Along with the recognition, the two provinces also received P4 million worth of rice production related projects.

The Municipality of Banaybanay, Davao Oriental also received the award and two irrigator’s associations — Poblacion Banaybanay Division A Pilot Irrigators Association and Taytayan Irrigators Association.

They also received P1 million each as a cash incentive.

The province aims to

increase the areas planted to rice and achieve 90 percent rice self-sufficiency by 2022.

It also targeted to improve its rice productivity and increase the income of farmers.

Currently, Davao Oriental has a potential area of 20,000 hectares for rice production.

The province has also been a top performer in the agriculture sector producing Gawad Saka Agri-Achievers over the years consisting of farmers and PAGRI (Provincial Agriculture) employees who received special distinction for their excellent performance and dedication in their respective fields.

Governor Nelson Dayanghirang commended the farmers of his province who, through their toils and efforts, feed the people as he vowed to remain steadfast in helping the farmers.

Under his administration, the provincial government has provided a subsidy to farmers in terms of the planting and provision of fertilizers and pesticides, among others.

Courtesy of Ruth Palo/ News Fort

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(left photo) Barili Mayor Julieto N. Flores (4th from left) and LANDBANK East Visayas Branches Group Senior Vice President Khurshid U. Kalabud (1st from left) lead the inauguration rites for the new LANDBANK Barili Branch in Barili Cebu, while (right photo) Basilan Governor Jim H. Salliman (4th from left), Lamitan Mayor Rosita U. Furigay (3rd

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from left), Lamitan Vice Mayor Roderick H. Furigay (2nd from left), and LANDBANK West Mindanao Branches Group Vice President Lina K. Pacio (5th from left) inaugurate the new LANDBANK Lamitan Branch in Lamitan City, Basilan.

LANDBANK opens new branches in Cebu and Basilan

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he Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) officially inaugurated two (2) new branches on the same day last November 27, 2020—one in the Municipality of Barili in the Province of Cebu, and another in the City of Lamitan in the Province of Basilan.

The state-run Bank now has a total of 414 branches and extension offices across all 81 provinces nationwide, further extending its reach to serve more unbanked and underserved areas.

“We hope that LANDBANK’s continuous expansion in Barili and Lamitan City will provide additional touchpoints for our priority clients, especially our farm-

ers and fishers, while helping draw more investors, create businesses, and generate more local employment.

Rest assured of our strong commitment to collaborate and support development programs that will accelerate economic activities and rehabilitation efforts in these localities,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo.

LANDBANK is the first and only universal Bank in the 2nd class municipality of Barili serving a total of 42 barangays, including the neighboring municipalities of Dumanjug and Aloguinsan. This is LANDBANK’s 20th branch in the Province of Cebu, complemented by 99 ATMs. The Barili Branch is also expected to serve over 13,200 farmers and fishers in the area, as well as more than 12,400 beneficiaries under the Conditional and Unconditional Cash Transfer (CCT/UCT) Programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Barili Mayor Julieto N. Flores and LANDBANK East Visayas Branches Group Senior Vice President Khurshid U. Kalabud led the Barili

Branch inauguration rites.

They were joined by Barili Vice Mayor Lusito L. Ponsica, Chief of Police PCPT Romeo Caacoy, Jr., and Barili Municipal Councilors Ranuldo Bolo and Ana Maria Ewican.

"Thank you very much LANDBANK that of all the Municipalities, you opened a nice branch here in Barili with a state-of-the-art building. We assure you that our 42 Barangays will open an account with LANDBANK. I am also happy that you practice localization, hiring personnel coming from the Municipality of Barili," said Mayor Flores.

Meanwhile, the LANDBANK Lamitan Branch will facilitate efficient, safe, and secure banking transactions for Lamiteños, that will also

service the banking needs of the municipalities of Tuburan, Akbar, Al-Barka, Tipo-tipo, Sumisip, Ungkaya Pukan, Tabuan Lasa, and Hadji Mohammad Ajul.

The inauguration of the Lamitan Branch was led by Basilan Governor Jim H. Salliman, Lamitan Mayor Rosita U. Furigay, Lamitan Vice Mayor Roderick H. Furigay, and LANDBANK West Mindanao Branches Group Vice President Lina K. Pacio. They were joined by LANDBANK officials, namely Zamboanga City Lending Center Head Vinicius S. Hamoy, Basilan Branch Head Christopher T. Ceniza, and Lamitan Branch Head Analyn S. Ramirez.

“Being affected by the pandemic, it is very reassuring to know that we have a

partner who can truly help us.

So, for this branch, we hope for significant growth and development that will further our already brightened economy. On behalf of the City Government of Lamitan, I would like to thank LANDBANK for all the support and we hope to have a long and fulfilling partnership ahead,” said Mayor Furigay.

The Lamitan Branch will complement the operations of Basilan Branch in Isabela City, alongside eight (8) ATMs spread across the province.

For more updates, please Follow, Like and Share the official LANDBANK Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts (@landbankofficial), Twitter (@LBP_Official), or visit the LANDBANK website (www.landbank.com).

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PH eyes faster, cheaper virus tests with pooled, saliva-based process

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he Philippines is eyeing cheaper and faster coronavirus testing by combining pooled testing with saliva-based virus tests, one of the country's presidential advisers said Thursday.

The Department of Health has yet to release its guidelines on pooled test-

ing, which works in areas with less than 5 percent of COVID-19 prevalence, said Joey Concepcion, presidential adviser on entrepreneurship.

"In line [with] pooled PCR testing, instead of swabbing 5 people, ang gagamitin mo lang dito 'yung saliva ng 5

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED ABSOLUTE OF SALE

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charters,” Sumerah said in an email interview.

Gloria 28 currently provide services for charters and cubication. Apart from being freight forwarding, it is also a custom brokerage firm for export and import both in Davao as well as in Manado, Bitung and Tahuna.

In addition, the company also offers trucking service.

Sumerah said App service is legal and under CIQ (custom, imigration and quarantine).

“For now there is no fixed or regular schedule but it can be followed up if needed,” she said.

tao. Talagang mas mura ang mangyayari dito," he said.

(In line [with] pooled PCR testing, instead of swabbing 5 people, you will just use their saliva. It's cheaper.)

"Sa America ganyan na ang ginagawa nila, saliva-based kesa swab. Mas convenient sa mga tao, mas

mabilis nang kaunti and mas mura kasi wala ka nang swabbers, extraction machine."

(It's what they do in America. It's more convenient, faster, and cheaper because you don't need swabbers and extraction machine.)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late SPOUSES AVELINA R. AGAYAN and ALEX AGAYAN who died on July 27, 2019 and January 18, 2011 leaving a parcel of land with TCT No. 177333 has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT ESTATE executed among their Heirs per Doc. No 139; PageNo.29; Book No.VI Series of 2020, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY. RYAN ERICK C. SANTIAGO

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tervention in domestic affairs of other countries and expressed appreciation for Hungary’s scholarship for the Filipino students pursuing advance degrees.

Recalling his visit aboard the Pakistan Navy Ship “Saif” in 2017, Duterte vowed to pursue Philippine-Pakistan

military to military exchanges, sharing of intelligence and best practices, particularly encountering terrorism and violence.

He welcomed Finland’s decision to reopen its embassy in Manila this year and looked forward to enhancing bilateral cooperation in vari-

The test will cost some P650 for each person, Concepcion said.

The Philippine Red Cross might finish its study on saliva-based tests next month, he added.

"It’s important maski may vaccine na tayo tuloy pa rin ang testing (that our

testing continues even if we have a vaccine) because we will not be able to inoculate all Filipino people in 2021," he said.

The Philippines and private firms last week signed a supply agreement for British drug group AstraZeneca's potential COVID-19 vaccine.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late RAYMUNDO ALVIAR KINTANAR who died on December 19, 2017, consisting of a bank deposit at LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES ,Claveria Branch Davao City has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY executed among his heirs, per Doc. No.07; PageNo.03; Book No.XI Series of 2020, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY. IRA R. CALATRAVA VALENZUELA

ous areas of mutual interest particularly in information and communication technologies, renewable energy, and clean technology.

The President expressed hope that the Philippines and Egypt would build on their warm and fruitful ties for the past seven decades in

strengthening cooperation in trade, agriculture, cultural exchanges, as well as in security and combatting terrorism and violent extremism.

He also thanked Egypt for the “kind treatment” accorded to over 5,000 Filipinos living and working there.

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Jasaan Mayor Redentor S. Jardin (center) and Acting Municipal Treasurer Florilinda H. Caparas (right), sign two (2) loan agreements with LANDBANK Capistrano Branch Head Assistant Vice President Josephine B. Mercadal (left) and LANDBANK Cagayan de Oro Lending Center Account Officer Ramil C. Lumayag (standing, left) to finance the upgrading of water system facilities and the construction of a sanitary landfill and slaughterhouse in the municipality.

Jasaan LGU, LANDBANK sign P300-M loan for water system, sanitary landfill and slaughterhouse projects JASAAN, Misamis Oriental – The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and the Municipal Government of Jasaan, Misamis Oriental recently entered into two (2) loan agreements totaling P300 million for the expansion of the municipality’s water system and the construction of a sanitary landfill and slaughterhouse facilities.

Mayor Redentor S. Jardin and LANDBANK Capistrano Branch Head Assistant Vice President Josephine B. Mercadal led the loan signing together with Acting Municipal Treasurer Florilinda H. Caparas and LANDBANK Cagayan de Oro Lending Center Account Officer Ramil C. Lumayag on October 28, 2020.

LANDBANK granted the local government unit (LGU) a P150 million term loan to upgrade Jasaan’s water system facilities and address the

municipality’s dwindling water supply.

The expansion project aims to benefit around 7,723 households from six (6) barangays with efficient and uninterrupted potable water supply.

The loan will finance the construction of a Level-3 water system to connect secondary pipelines to Level-3 household connections. This will complete the series of upgrades implemented by the Jasaan LGU under its Potable Water Supply System

Project.

LANDBANK also granted the LGU another P150 million term loan for the construction of a Category-1 Sanitary Landfill which will ensure the proper disposal of residual and hazardous wastes from the community. The project will involve the excavation of two (2) hectares of land, including the construction of drainage, gas ventilation, leachate, septic, hazardous waste and electrical systems, an administration build-

ing and a perimeter fence. The LGU is also looking to expand the landfill by 10 more hectares. In addition, a portion of the loan will be used to purchase several equipment for daily landfill operations.

The loan will also finance the construction of a class “AA” slaughterhouse that will upgrade Jasaan’s existing 100-square meter facility from accommodating up to 20 heads to 100 heads of hogs and cattle per day.

Soon, farmers and raisers in the municipality will no longer travel far to accredited slaughterhouses in Cagayan de Oro City and Manolo Fortich for their needs.

“Even in the past, LANDBANK has been very accommodating and has supported our vision for Jasaan. With their assistance, we were able to establish our new municipal hall

building and SIDARC water supply projects that continues to serve the citizens of Jasaan.

Now, with the approval of our new loans, we are looking forward to bringing uninterrupted water services to the people and provide basic services for our constituents,” said Mayor Jardin.

LANDBANK has been a trusted partner of Jasaan LGU since 1993. In 2007, LANDBANK provided the LGU a P22.7-million term loan for the construction of the municipal hall building and a P29.71-million term loan for the establishment of its SIDARC water system.

“Working together is not something new to LANDBANK and LGUs. We recognize that LGUs are catalysts for positive change by bringing sustainable development in their respective localities,”

said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo.

Supporting local development Through its financial services, LANDBANK supports LGUs in delivering local programs and projects geared towards accelerating inclusive and sustainable countryside development.

As of October 31, 2020, LANDBANK has extended P51.59 billion in outstanding loans to LGUs nationwide. This includes P17.18 billion for agri-aqua projects and P2.37 billion for utility projects of LGUs. For more updates, please Follow, Like and Share the official LANDBANK Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts (@landbankofficial), Twitter (@LBP_Official), or visit the LANDBANK website (www.landbank. com).