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Only gov’t authorized to procure Covid-19 vaccines, says Galvez

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President Rodrigo Duterte reviews a document as he presides over a meeting with the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) core members prior to his talk to the people at the Arcadia Ac-

tive Lifestyle Center in Matina, Davao City on Monday night. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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ational Policy Against Covid-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday reminded the public that only the Philippine government is duly authorized to administer the procurement of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines in the country.

“Any other offers of guaranteed access to any of the vaccines is not only illegal but also life-threatening,” Galvez said in a statement after receiving reports that some alleged individuals were able to reserve guaranteed access for Covid-19 vaccines online for only USD22 dollars.

“According to these reports, people can reserve a vaccine if they paid a fee of USD22 before 9:00 a.m. of December 21, 2020. The said vaccine will be available by the third quarter of 2021,” said Galvez.

Galvez said authorities

are now investigating the reports.

“Coordination is being made with concerned agencies to identify those responsible for this misinformation and for their possible prosecution,” he said.

Galvez noted that the Vaccine Expert Panel and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are still in the process of evaluating the clinical trials of the candidate vaccines.

He said the Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) has not yet been issued.

“As such, it should be made clear that none of these vaccines should be sold to the public pending the issuance of EUAs,” Galvez said.

“All vaccines that are reportedly being sold through the black market are deemed illegal.”

Galvez appealed to the public to be careful in sharing information.

Sara urges DCPO, PDEA to go after city Carbohydrates 101 hall employees into illegal drugs

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ollowing the arrest of a city hall employee due to possession of illegal drugs on December 16, 2020, Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio asked the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to broaden their anti-illegal drugs investigation among city government offices.

“For the past months duna kita’y employee na nadakpan sa buy bust operations ug gi-refer nato sa atoang DCPO. Girequest namo sa ilaha nga kung pwede palapdan nila ang imbestigasyon sa occurrence sa people involved sa drugs diri sa city government of Davao,” the mayor said.

Al Sherwin Ng, 40 years old, a driver assigned to the City Treasurer’s Office

(CTO), was nabbed in a buybust operation conducted by the Talomo Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit wherein a shabu wrapped in a candy wrapper was recovered from him.

Mayor Sara expressed disappointment that there are still government employees who are involved in illegal activities despite the efforts of the city to give them benefits.

“Ang present sa even isa ka positive for drug use na employee is a problem kay naa mi sa gobyerno dili mi dapat involve sa droga because illegal drugs is the work for government and kami mismo dapat naga-stop sa illegal drugs dinhi sa atoang syudad. It is very disconcerting na dunay government employees or job order na involve sa drugs,” she said.

Mayor Sara said that anti-drug activities and efforts for city government employees are lined up by the Davao City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) to make city government offices drug-free workplaces that include random drug testing for all city personnel.

“Duna na sila’y ginapahigayon nga random testing in the government offices to check if there are employees nag-positive sa drugs,” she said.

The mayor said those JOs or contract of service employees who tested positive of illegal drugs will be dismiss from service immediately while those in plantilla or permanent positions will be referred to Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) for action.

The anti-drug abuse council has recently conducted a random drug testing on Barangay Auxiliaries in some barangays to make sure that all the government funds used for their honoraria will not go to illegal activities.

City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) social workers on duty.

“Hopefully, we can start catering clients before Christmas or as soon as possible, since a lot of people feel distressed especially during this holiday season when they are supposed to celebrate with family and friends,” said Dr. Marjorie Culas, Davao City Assistant City Health Officer.

Professionals from the PMHA will be catering to the clients’ psychosocial concerns.

After they are screened, clients will be referred to online indi-

vidual counselling with a psychologist or an online consultation with a psychiatrist, or they can consent for an online group counselling.

“They can be Covid-19 patients who need mental support; Covid-19 survivor; or they can be relatives or family members of Covid patients.

Also, they do not necessarily need to be Covid-19 patients or relatives. We can also cater to anyone affected or experiencing anxiety or depression due to the Covid-19 pandemic,” she said.

Culas said that the call tak-

ers will undergo an orientation on how to take these calls since their role in the mental wellness program is crucial.

“It is crucial since we have to observe confidentiality of the clients’ information, at the same time we have to screen whether the clients are really willing to undertake the service and make sure that they are serious about this,” she said.

The mental wellness program for clients who are affected by Covid-related anxiety or depression is set to cater to clients this week. CIO

vious month at 2.0 percent and relatively higher in comparison to the same month of the previous year (0.7%).

PSA attributed the November inflation slowdown to the slower annual increment in Transport's index from 2.3 percent to 1.4 percent in November.

For Davao Region's provinces, the year-on-year provincial inflation of Davao Oriental has significantly increased from 1.7 percent in October to 2.5 percent in November 2020.

For Davao del Sur, the inflation rate of 1.7 percent from October dropped to 1.2 percent for November.

“Meanwhile, the province of Davao del Norte retained its previous growth rate at 2.9 percent which is the highest among the provinces, and Davao de Oro, on the other hand, had the lowest inflation at 0.9 percent, followed by Davao del Sur at 1.2 percent,” PSA said.

Davao City, PMHA to launch helpline for mental wellness

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he Davao City government in partnership with the Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA) will soon launch a helpline for Dabawenyos needing psychosocial support amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

The Covid-19 Operation Center Hotlines will take calls or will triage for clients seeking psychosocial support and they will be forwarded to representatives from PMHA where they will be screened for an online consultation before they are referred to a psychologist or psychiatrist, or to

Davao Region's inflation slows down to 1.6% in Nov.

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avao Region's year-onyear regional inflation dropped to 1.6 percent in November this year, the Philippine Statistics Office in Region 11 (PSA-11) said Monday.

In a statement, PSA-11 said the current inflation was lower as compared to the pre-

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e often hear that carbohydrates are important as our body’s main source of energy.

At the same time, we also hear carbohydrates being blamed for causing weight gain. To settle this issue, it is important to know that not all carbohydrates are created equal.

Carbohydrates as major source of energy in the diet comprise around half the total calories and are manufactured mainly by plants.

The family of dietary carbohydrate includes simple carbohydrates such as honey and sugars, and complex carbohydrates such as starches and dietary fiber. Simple carbohydrates are quickly absorbed in the small intestine that result to an increase in blood sugar and provide a quick boost of energy. Complex carbohydrates, on the other hand, take longer to break down which means that there is no rapid spike in blood sugar.

Supplying the body’s cells with glucose for energy is the primary role of carbohydrates. Most importantly, the preferred energy source for brain cells, other nerve cells and developing red blood cells is glucose. With this, a person needs to eat dietary carbohydrates to keep providing glucose to meet the body’s energy needs. For Filipinos aged 19 years and above, the recommended intake of carbohydrates is 55% to 75% of the total energy intake. The recommended energy intake of 1,930 kcal for females aged 19 to 29 years old should therefore have 1,060 kcal to 1,450 kcal of carbohydrates, or about 265 to 365 grams. Other information can be checked on The Philippine Dietary Reference Intakes (https://www.fnri. dost.gov.ph/index.php/toolsand-standard/philippine-dietary-reference-intakes-pdri).

Some might argue that its fine to skip carbohydrates since proteins can be converted to glucose to some extent.

However, it is important to note that protein has a job of its own that no other nutrient can do. Fats can also take an alternative metabolic pathway, forming ketone bodies to provide an alternate fuel source during starvation. However, these can accumulate in the blood causing ketosis, which can disturb the body’s normal acid-base balance. Hence, the dietary recommendation is to have an adequate intake of carbohydrates as part of healthy eating.

With regards to issue of weight gain, if there is excess intake of carbohydrates, even after meeting the energy needs and filling the body stores to capacity, the body finds a way to manage the extra calories in which these are converted into fats. Being physically active is the best way to burn the extra calories and to maintain energy balance.

Healthy sources of carbohydrates include whole grains such as brown rice, oatmeal, whole-grain pasta and cereals; fruits like citrus fruits, melons, bananas; root crops like potatoes, camote, ubi and gabi; corn; legumes such as soybeans; and low-fat milk.

One effective strategy for weight loss especially among those whose excess calorie intake come mainly from added sugar, is limiting intake of foods and beverages high in added sugars such as sugar-sweetened beverages, ice-creams and pastries.

Checking the nutrition labels of food products will be very helpful in selecting healthier food choices.

Furthermore, at this digital age where information can be accessed easily, ensuring the credibility of sources as well as critical thinking are a must especially when it comes to our nutrition and health. It is important to practice healthy eating by following the 10 Kumainments and Pinggang Pinoy for a well-balanced diet. - Denniese Sy

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Group alarmed over killing of stray dogs

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he secret life of pets is no secret at all.

Whilst purebred or pedigreed dogs are pampered by their owners, strays are left unwanted. Worst, some of them are killed to control stray dog population.

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Bantay Hayop Davao (BHD), a group that promotes animal welfare, expressed concerns over the killing of stray dogs in Davao City and is pushing for responsible animal ownership among owners.

The thrust is being intensified with a partnership with various barangays in ramping up awareness as well as education and information dissemination about animal welfare to the residents.

“Pag-increase sa awareness sa laws and ordinances about animal welfare,” said Rovie Bullina, president of BHD. Bullina, who has been rescuing stray dogs and housing some of them in her home, said there are laws and provisions to protect the welfare of the animals as well as sections that mentions how to be a responsible pet owner. However, these laws and provisions are already taken for granted by the pet owners. The result, an increase of strays and need for impounding.

She added that the partnership, which will be cemented through a signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) next year, also aims to

establish an evacuation center for animals and vehicles to be used in the rescue operations of the animals.

“Even if the government will have a rehabilitation center, it won’t be able to accommodate the rehabilitation of hundreds of strays if we do not impose responsible pet ownership,” Bullina said.

She admitted that there is already a big need to depopulate stray dogs, but killing these animals won’t address the increasing number of strays in the city.

Bullina cited example the recent alleged stray dogs poisoning incident in San Pedro Village, Buhangin. The incident was circulating in the social media wherein in an interview with the person, who is a lady guard of the said village, admitted poisoning the dogs by using Methomyl or Lannate, an insecticide which is potentially toxic even on humans. Photos of the corpse of the poisoned dogs were also posted.

Bullina stressed that killing them does not minimize their population and pushes for mass spaying and neutering as part of the practice in animal ownership.

Spay and neuter or kapon is a safe, surgical procedures done by veterinarians to keep animals from reproducing.

“It is understandable that dog straying may be a threat to the public, but killing them is not the answer. If there is an owner, the owner may be informed to take the necessary action, poisoning animals is still a crime. It is unacceptable to say that the animals deserve to die because they are on the streets. Owners can always be tapped to contain their animals. And they normally kill them mercilessly even if there is a law that is supposed to protect their welfare,” she said.

BHD was initially formed in 2019 after the City Veterinarian’s Office of Davao City called for a meeting and asked animal welfare and rescuers to unite and work with the city government of Davao’s plans to address the strays and rabies problems in the city.

It envisions for a stray free, cruelty-free and rabies-free Davao City.

It partners with the public in terms of reporting of animal cases, help in fostering and adoption of homeless animals as well as the academe to educate the youth and in the future, build partnership with the private sector.

Since BHD is newly registered, it operates through volunteerism in responding the challenges in animal welfare.

cines, enough for 20% of the country’s population, through the COVAX facility.

“But of course COVAX is explaining, you don’t get it all at the same time,” Vergeire said.

She pointed out that the priority sectors like health workers will be given shots first when COVAX supplies the country during the 2nd or 3rd quarter of next year.

Vergeire said the rest of the 20% will eventually be supplied before 2021 ends.

As for independent talks with vaccine developers, the health official said none has applied yet for emergency use authorization.

She said companies can apply even without a supply deal with the government.

“Even if the deal is not yet finalized, any manufacturer can already apply for an EUA with the FDA (Food and Drug

Administration) as long as they can complete the documentary requirements,” she said.

The EUA is necessary to expedite the approval of the vaccine for distribution in the country.

So far, only AstraZeneca has a supply deal with the Philippines through the private sector.

Meanwhile, there are four other vaccine developers applying for clinical trials in the country.

As for the logistical aspects of the planned mass vaccination next year, the DOH assured the public that the government is already preparing the budget for syringes, injection devices and personal protective equipment needed.

She said the DOH also has enough syringes because of regular mass vaccination programs.

variant the Philippine Genome Center has detected in August.

"But of course we will be furthering this monitoring baka nga kung sakali kailangan natin mapag-igting para kung mayroon mang ganyan dito sa ating bansa ma-identify natin (as there might be a need for stricter monitoring to identify anything like that in the country)," she said.

Based on preliminary data, the variant detected in the UK could be up to 70 percent more infectious and has become a prevalent strain in its capital.

Meanwhile, the World Health Organization said it is analyzing Britain’s data to see if the increase of infections there is the result of a more

potent strain.

Vergeire noted that the UK has already imposed travel restrictions on its borders.

"Dito naman po sa ating bansa, ang ating pinapapasok pa lang natin dito sa ngayon ay (Here in our country, what we're allowing to enter are) diplomats and those with official businesses here in the country," she said.

"So, the restriction, I don't think that would be required at this point, although, of course, we are strengthening our measures to prevent the entrance of infection here that's why the monitoring of ports with the testing with the quarantine of all those coming in are being implemented," she added.

20% of PH population to get COVID vaccine next year through COVAX

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he Department of Health on Monday said an international organization seeking equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines has assured the Philippines enough doses for 20% of its population by next year.

However, they will not arrive in one batch or immediately.

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said they met with the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility (COVAX) organizers on Friday.

“The organizers at GAVI (the Vaccine Alliance) were pretty confident that all the countries included in the COVAX facility would receive their allocation throughout next year,” Vergeire said during a virtual briefing.

The DOH had repeatedly mentioned that the Philippines can get around 20 million doses of COVID-19 vac-

No new Covid-19 strain in PH: DOH

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here is no new strain of coronavirus in the country based on the latest report of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), a health official said Monday.

"According to RITM, sa ngayon wala pa silang nakikitang bagong strain na mayroon tayo dito sa ating bansa(they have not seen a new strain in our country) based on their monitoring," Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said during an online media forum.

Vergeire was responding to speculations that the "mutation" of a Covid-19 virus, which caused the second wave of cases in the United Kingdom (UK), is similar to the

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In ordering the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to broaden their anti-illegal drugs investigation among city government offices:

For the past months duna kita’y employee na nadakpan sa buy bust operations ug gi-refer nato sa atoang DCPO. Girequest namo sa ilaha nga kung pwede palapdan nila ang imbestigasyon sa occurrence sa people involved sa drugs diri sa city government of Davao.”

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio

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Breastfeeding must continue amidst COVID-19

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n observance of Breastfeeding Awareness Month, the Department of Health (DOH), World Health Organization (WHO), and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) jointly appeal to the public to protect, promote, and support the practice of exclusive breastfeeding of infants from birth up to six months, and continued with complementary feeding onwards with breastfeeding being the most healthy, efficient, and environmentally-sustainable action of mothers for their children.

This year’s theme, “I-BIDA ang Pagpapasuso Tungo sa Wais at Malusog na Pamayanan!”, reinforces the importance of breastfeeding now, more than ever, because of the COVID-19 pandemic which poses a challenge to infant feeding. We enjoin everyone to ensure that Filipino infants will have proper and adequate nutrition to improve their resilience against the disease and minimize the long-term effects of malnutrition, ultimately meeting the country’s commitment to sustainable development.

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll in many Filipino families’ health. Because of this, we cannot stress enough the importance of ensuring that the correct information on health and nutrition — which includes breastfeeding—reach our people. The child and the environment greatly benefit from the efficient, climate-smart practice of breastfeeding that contributes to food security and reduces our carbon and ecological footprints.

“Breastfeeding is the most complete and sustainable nutrition for the first 6 months of life, with continued benefits when done with complementary feeding for older infants and children.

In this pandemic, mothers should not be worried about breastfeeding, as long as proper infection prevention and control (IPC) measures are observed,” Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque, III said.

Duque added that mothers with suspected and/or confirmed COVID-19 should continue breastfeeding, following proper wearing of

masks, and frequent, proper handwashing before and after contact with the child. Among the few cases of confirmed COVID-19 infection in children, most have experienced only mild or asymptomatic illness—and this must be supported with the immunological benefits of breastfeeding in infants and young children.

To date, COVID-19 has not been detected in the breastmilk of any mother with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. While researchers continue to conduct tests, it appears unlikely that COVID-19 would be transmitted through breastfeeding or by giving breastmilk that has been expressed by a mother who is confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19. Babies who receive their mothers’ breastmilk receive antibodies that protect them from potentially deadly infections like pneumonia, diarrhea, and sepsis. This is a call for mothers to breastfeed without any additional food or fluids, not even water, for the first six months—and continue breastfeeding with safe, nourishing, and diverse complementary food. Appropriate complementary feeding should be introduced at six months with continuous breastfeeding up to 2 years and beyond.

Following delivery, medical practitioners and midwives are also advised to facilitate immediate and continued skin-to-skin care, including Kangaroo Mother Care, to improve thermal regulation of newborns and several other physiological outcomes. Aside from the association with reduced neonatal mortality, placing the newborn close to the mother also enables early initiation of breastfeeding which also reduces neonatal mortality.

“Exclusive breastfeeding protects against childhood diseases and death in infancy and childhood, while improving the nutritional status of babies. The protective effect of breastmilk is particularly strong against infectious diseases that are prevented through both direct transfer of antibodies and other anti-infective factors.” said Dr. Rabi Abeyasinghe, WHO Representative in the Philippines

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“Therefore, it is important to ensure all babies enjoy exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of their life even during the COVID-19 pandemic, following standard infant feeding guidelines but with appropriate precautions for infection prevention and control, such as wearing a mask, practicing hand hygiene and cough etiquette.

In all socio-economic settings, breastfeeding improves survival and provides lifelong health and development advantages to newborns and infants. Breastfeeding also improves the health of mothers. According to the 2018 Expanded National Nutrition Survey, however, the percentage of 0-5 months old children who are exclusively breastfed remains to be low at 29.0 percent.

“Exclusive breastfeeding is the first step towards achieving optimum nutrition for children. Aside from improving lifelong health and development, it paves the way for addressing nutrition gaps that prevent children from achieving their full potential,” said OyunsaikhanDendevnorov, UNICEF Philippines Representative. “We call on mothers to take this necessary first step as we remain committed in working towards sustainable health and nutrition services for every child and mother in the country.”

Several legislations have been enacted by the Philippine Congress to support better nutrition, specially during the first 1000 days of a child’s life, including Republic Act (RA) 11148 or the Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act, RA 11210 or the Expanded Maternity Leave Act, RA 10028 or the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act, RA10821 or the Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection Act, and the Executive Order 51 or the Philippine Milk Code.

DOH, WHO, and UNICEF call for the firm and continuous enforcement of these legislations, particularly the Philippine Milk Code, the strict regulation of milk donation, and the implementation of Essential Infant and Newborn Care (EINC) or “Unang Yakap” during the time of COVID-19.

Notice is hereby given that CEBU LANDMASTERS, INC. (Owner/Developer) has filed with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, a sworn registration statement for the sale of condominium units at CASA MIRA TOWERS LPU DAVAO, a residential condominium project composed of Tower 1 (14 floors/465 units) and Tower 2 (14 floors/465 units), located at LPU Town Davao, Km. 11, C.P. Garcia Highway, Brgy.

Sasa, Buhangin Dist., Davao City. Consisting a total project land area of 7,304 sqm., more particularly described as Lot 7961-A-2, Psd-11-145090, embraced by Transfer Certificate of Title No. 146-2013004442.

The Socialized Housing compliance of this project shall be deposited in an escrow account in the amount of Php7,286,608.00.

All papers relative thereto shall, upon request and payment of processing fee, be available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal interest thereon.

Absent any legal impediment, the above-cited project is deemed registered and a certificate, in evidence thereof, shall forthwith issued after five (5) days from the last day of last publication.

Davao City, Philippines, 9th day of December 2020.

ATTY. RM MIGUEL T. PALMA GIL OIC-Regional Director

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PH seeks $325-million ADB loan for Covid-19 vaccines he Philippines is looking to borrow

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Based on its population, the Philippines "can access between $400 and $500 million lending for vaccine procurement," from the ADB, said its country representative Kelly Bird.

"At the moment, the government has requested approximately $325 million from the first component of the facility—that’s the rapid response component. And hat’s dedicated to financing the procurement of the vaccines," he said in a press briefing.

"ADB is working very closely and intensely with the government, even over the Christmas and New

Year period to carry out the technical background work in preparing the vaccine project," Bird added.

To get the loan, one requirement is for the Philippines to produce a plan "that will show which citizens will get the vaccine and when," he said.

The vaccines that will be procured with the ADB loan should have been selected by the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access Facility (COVAX), prequalified by the World Health Organization, or authorized by a stringent regulatory authority.

For example, Pfizer's

vaccine recently got authorization from the UK and the US, which satisfies the third criterion, said Bird.

The Philippines, which is wrestling with Southeast Asia's second-highest coronavirus caseload, has so far secured 2.6 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine of British drugs group AstraZeneca. Local firms bankrolled the procurement.

The 2021 national budget, which is up for President Rodrigo Duterte's signature, includes P72.5 billion for COVID-19 vaccines.

Last week, the ADB approved a "pipeline" for $9.4 billion in lending to the Philippines from 2021 to 2023, said Bird.

"Any financing for vaccine would be over and above that amount," he said.

The Philippine has tallied some 461,505 coronavirus infections as of Monday.

M Prime is set to raise up to P10 billion from the second tranche of its P100 billion bond program, the company said on Monday.

SM Prime said the bonds will have a maturity period of up to two and a half years and 5 years and will be listed at the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp.

Last March, the mall developer announced a P100-billion shelf bond registration and raised P15 billion initially from its first tranche.

The proceeds will go to expansion projects such as the building of new malls and a reclamation project in Pasay, SM Prime said.

“SM Prime is set to establish further integrated

property developments in various developing provincial cities in the Philippines,” SM Prime President Jeffrey C. Lim earlier said.

For this year, SM Prime's expansion was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but managed to open regional malls at the end of the year such as SM Mindpro in Zamboanga and SM City Butuan.

$325 million or around P15.6 billion for the procurement of vaccines against the novel coronavirus from the Asian Development Bank, its representative said on Monday.

SM Prime to raise up to P10B from bond offer

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PAUNAWA

Ipinagbibigay-alam na ang CEBU LANDMASTERS, INC. (Owner/Developer) ay naghain sa Tanggapang ito ng isang sinumpaang aplikasyon para sa pagbebenta ng mga condominium units CASA MIRA TOWERS LPU DAVAO, na binubuo ng Tower 1 (14 floors/465 units) at Tower 2 (14 floors/465 units), matatagpuan sa LPU Town Davao, Km. 11, C.P. Garcia Highway, Brgy. Sasa, Buhangin Dist., Davao City. Ang proyektong ito ay may sukat na 7,304 sqm., na sinasakop ng Lot 7961-A-2, Psd-11-145090, at nakapaloob sa Transfer Certificate of Title No. 146-2013004442.

Ang halagang Php7,286,608.00 ay ilalagay sa isang escrow account bilang pagtupad ng Owner/Developer sa Sec. 18 ng RA 7279 na sinusugan ng RA 10884.

Lahat ng kasulatang kaugnay nito ay maaaring suriin ng sinuman na nartataglay ng legal na interes dito matapos humiling ng pagsusuri at magbayad ng kaukulang halaga sa tanggapang ito.

Kapag walang sagabal na legal, ang proyektong nabanggit ay ituturing na reshistrado at maaari nang bigyan ng sertipiko bilang katibayan nito, pagkalipas ng limang (5) araw mula sa huling paglathala.

Lungsod ng Dabaw, Pilipinas, ika-9 ng Disyembre 2020.

ATTY. RM MIGUEL T. PALMA GIL OIC-Regional Director

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

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

19th City Council 32nd Regular Session Series of 2020

19th City Council 32nd Regular Session Series of 2020

PRESENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte - Presiding Officer Councilor Ralph O. Abella Councilor Nilo D. Abellera Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Councilor Wilberto E. Al-ag Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Councilor Dante L. Apostol Sr. Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Councilor Conrado C. Baluran Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar Councilor Jessica M. Bonguyan Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes Councilor Pilar C. Braga Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III Councilor Alberto T. Ungab Councilor Jonard C. Dayap Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III Councilor Pamela A. Librado-Morata ABSENT: Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang - OB-Attended a Peace Building Seminar in Paquibato,

this City Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. - On Official Business Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod

PRESENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte - Presiding Officer Councilor Ralph O. Abella Councilor Nilo D. Abellera Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Councilor Wilberto E. Al-ag Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Councilor Dante L. Apostol Sr. Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Councilor Conrado C. Baluran Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar Councilor Jessica M. Bonguyan Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes Councilor Pilar C. Braga Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III Councilor Alberto T. Ungab Councilor Jonard C. Dayap Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III Councilor Pamela A. Librado-Morata ABSENT: Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang - OB-Attended a Peace Building Seminar in Paquibato,

this City Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. - On Official Business Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod

ORDINANCE NO. 0345-20 Series of 2020 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 130, SERIES OF 1989, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PASTING OF ANY KIND OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS IN THE CITY STREETS AND IN ANY PUBLIC PLACE IN THE CITY OF DAVAO Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled, that: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 130, SERIES OF 1989”.

SECTION 2.REPEALING CLAUSE – City Ordinance No. 130, Series of 1989, otherwise known as “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PASTING OF ANY KIND OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS IN THE CITY STREETS AND IN ANY PUBLIC PLACE IN THE CITY OF DAVAO” is hereby repealed on the basis of ambiguity and being superseded by REPUBLIC ACT 11479.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after posting in two (2) conspicuous public places and publication for three (3) consecutive days in a local newspaper of general circulation in the City of Davao.

ENACTED, September 15, 2020, by a majority vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian present, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

ATTESTED: SEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTE Vice Mayor Presiding Officer cns/ray

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

OCT 16 APPROVED : ________________, 2020

ORDINANCE NO. 0346-20 Series of 2020 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 51, SERIES OF 1989, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF VIDEO GAME MACHINES FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES IN DAVAO CITY” Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled, that: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 51, SERIES OF 1989”.

SECTION 2.REPEALING CLAUSE – City Ordinance No. 51, Series of 1989, otherwise known as “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF VIDEO GAME MACHINES FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES IN DAVAO CITY” is hereby repealed for it is already superseded by City Ordinance No. 0227-04, otherwise known as the ‘INTERNET CAFÉ ORDINANCE OF DAVAO CITY” as amended by Ordinance No. 0387-12.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after posting in two (2) conspicuous public places and publication for three (3) consecutive days in a local newspaper of general circulation in the City of Davao.

ENACTED, September 15, 2020, by a majority vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian present, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

ATTESTED: SEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTE Vice Mayor Presiding Officer cns/ray

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

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

OCT 21 APPROVED : ________________, 2020

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

19th City Council 32nd Regular Session Series of 2020

19th City Council 32nd Regular Session Series of 2020

PRESENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte - Presiding Officer Councilor Ralph O. Abella Councilor Nilo D. Abellera Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Councilor Wilberto E. Al-ag Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Councilor Dante L. Apostol Sr. Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Councilor Conrado C. Baluran Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar Councilor Jessica M. Bonguyan Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes Councilor Pilar C. Braga Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III Councilor Alberto T. Ungab Councilor Jonard C. Dayap Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III Councilor Pamela A. Librado-Morata ABSENT: Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang - OB-Attended a Peace Building Seminar in Paquibato,

this City Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. - On Official Business Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod

PRESENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte - Presiding Officer Councilor Ralph O. Abella Councilor Nilo D. Abellera Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Councilor Wilberto E. Al-ag Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Councilor Dante L. Apostol Sr. Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Councilor Conrado C. Baluran Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar Councilor Jessica M. Bonguyan Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes Councilor Pilar C. Braga Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III Councilor Alberto T. Ungab Councilor Jonard C. Dayap Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III Councilor Pamela A. Librado-Morata ABSENT: Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang - OB-Attended a Peace Building Seminar in Paquibato,

this City Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. - On Official Business Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod

ORDINANCE NO. 0347-20 Series of 2020 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 86, SERIES OF 2000, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE RED TIDE MONITORING AND QUARANTINE ORDINANCE OF DAVAO CITY”

ORDINANCE NO. 0348-20 Series of 2020 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 212, SERIES OF 1991, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE BANNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF BANDERA MAGAZINE AND OTHE PAPERS, MAGAZINES AND OTHER PRINTED MATERIALS DISPLAYING OBSCENE PICTURES IN THE CITY OF DAVAO

Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled, that:

Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled, that:

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 86, SERIES OF 2000, BY REASON OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 0173-05”.

SECTION 2.REPEALING CLAUSE – City Ordinance No. 86, Series of 2000, otherwise known as “AN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE RED TIDE MONITORING AND QUARANTINE ORDINANCE OF DAVAO CITY” is hereby repealed by reason of City Ordinance No. 0173-05.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after posting in two (2) conspicuous public places and publication for three (3) consecutive days in a local news paper of general circulation in Davao City.

ENACTED, September 15, 2020, by a majority vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian present, there being a quorum.

ATTESTED: SEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTE Vice Mayor Presiding Officer cns/kjtq

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

OCT 16 APPROVED : ________________, 2020

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 212, SERIES OF 1991”.

SECTION 2.REPEALING CLAUSE – City Ordinance No. 212, Series of 1991, otherwise known as “An Ordinance Banning the Distribution of Bandera Magazine and other papers, magazines and other printed materials displaying obscene pictures in the City of Davao” is hereby repealed because the subject publishing firm already ceased its print publication.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after posting in two (2) conspicuous public places and publication for three (3) consecutive days in a local news paper of general circulation in Davao City.

ENACTED, on the 15th day of September 2020, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

ATTESTED: SEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTE Vice Mayor Presiding Officer cns/kjtq

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

OCT 16 APPROVED : ________________, 2020

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

19th City Council 32nd Regular Session Series of 2020

19th City Council 32nd Regular Session Series of 2020

PRESENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte - Presiding Officer Councilor Ralph O. Abella Councilor Nilo D. Abellera Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Councilor Wilberto E. Al-ag Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Councilor Dante L. Apostol Sr. Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Councilor Conrado C. Baluran Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar Councilor Jessica M. Bonguyan Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes Councilor Pilar C. Braga Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III Councilor Alberto T. Ungab Councilor Jonard C. Dayap Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III Councilor Pamela A. Librado-Morata ABSENT: Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang - OB-Attended a Peace Building Seminar in Paquibato,

this City Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. - On Official Business Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod

PRESENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte - Presiding Officer Councilor Ralph O. Abella Councilor Nilo D. Abellera Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Councilor Wilberto E. Al-ag Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Councilor Dante L. Apostol Sr. Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Councilor Conrado C. Baluran Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar Councilor Jessica M. Bonguyan Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes Councilor Pilar C. Braga Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III Councilor Alberto T. Ungab Councilor Jonard C. Dayap Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III Councilor Pamela A. Librado-Morata ABSENT: Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang - OB-Attended a Peace Building Seminar in Paquibato,

this City Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. - On Official Business Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod

ORDINANCE NO. 0349-20 Series of 2020 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 568, SERIES OF 1992, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SELLING OF IMMORAL DOCTRINES, OBSCENE PUBLICATIONS AND EXHIBITIONS AND THE SHOWING OF INDECENT SHOWS AND PORNOGRAPHIC FILMS DISAPPROVED FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND REGULATING ADMISSION TO MOVIE HOUSES Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled, that: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 568, SERIES OF 1992”.

SECTION 2. REPEALING CLAUSE – City Ordinance No. 568, Series of 1992, otherwise known as “An Ordinance prohibiting the selling of immoral doctrines, obscene publications and exhibitions and the showing of indecent shows and pornographic films disapproved for public exhibitions and regulating admission to movie houses” is hereby repealed by reason of Presidential Decree 1986, Series of 1985, and Republic Act 3815.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after posting in two (2) conspicuous public places and publication for three (3) consecutive days in a local news paper of general circulation in Davao City.

ENACTED, on the 15th day of September 2020, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

ATTESTED: SEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTE Vice Mayor Presiding Officer cns/kjtq

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

OCT 16 APPROVED : ________________, 2020

ORDINANCE NO. 0350-20 Series of 2020 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1329, SERIES OF 1993, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE PENALIZING RECRUITERS, PIMPS, FUNHOUSES, OPERATORS AND CUSTOMERS WHO VICTIMIZED WOMEN TO COMMIT A LIFE OF PROSTITUTION AND OTHER LEWD ACTIVITIES Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled, that: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1329, SERIES OF 1993”.

SECTION 2. REPEALING CLAUSE – City Ordinance No. 1329, Series of 1993, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE PENALIZING RECRUITERS, PIMPS, FUNHOUSES, OPERATORS AND CUSTOMERS WHO VICTIMIZED WOMEN TO COMMIT A LIFE OF PROSTITUTION AND OTHER LEWD ACTIVITIES” is hereby repealed by reason of Republic Act 9208 and City Ordinance No. 5004, Series of 1997, as amended by City Ordinance No. 1032-02.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after posting in two (2) conspicuous public places and publication for three (3) consecutive days in a local news paper of general circulation in Davao City.

ENACTED, on the 15th day of September 2020, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

ATTESTED: SEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTE Vice Mayor Presiding Officer cns/kjtq

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

OCT 16 APPROVED : ________________, 2020

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MOSES BILLACURA CLEAN SLATE

TO LIQUIDATE OR NOT TO LIQUIDATE Philippine Sports Commission chairman William “Butch” Ramirez has issued a stern warning to leaders of erring National Sports Association (NSA) leaders for their failure to liquidate funds received from the government.

Aside from that, chairman Ramirez also deplored the NSA’s lack of a genuine grassroots development program.

This is so true.

Let me focus on the problem of the liquidation of funds.

For many years, I do not understand sports leaders, who received government funding, of their failure to properly file a financial report as to the whereabouts of the money.

This is very simple accounting work.

After all the paperwork done for receiving the funds from the government, be it from the PSC or from a local government unit through its Sports Development Division, the local sports association simply needs to have a ledger to record everything.

With that ledger, are the original receipts, payroll sheet signed by those who received the allowance or per diem, etc. It is basic record keeping.

Pilay ni sulod nga kwarta, pilay ni gawas nga kwarta, ug asa padulong. Ana ra.

What usually happens is that

because the sports leaders are busy doing other things in the conduct of their sports events year-round, they have not assigned an Administrative Officer or an Accounting Staff to do those money stuff.

When I was actively involved with the Private Schools Athletic Association-XI as their PR man, the association treasurer, University of the Immaculate Conception sports director Bing Grandeza has a detailed report of their finances every meeting.

Pilay ni sulod nga kwarta, pilay ni gawas nga kwarta, ug asa padulong. Master Bing would even show the Bank Book to the members for them to scrutinize it, if needed. Very transparent.

But this has not been the cases of many sports associations and that is why it has become a recurring problem, year after year, there is no proper liquidation of funds.

Now, the PSC chairman is fed up with this situation that he has warned those sports associations that they will not receive any more funding, unless, financial recordkeeping and reports are done. Which is the right thing to do.

Ang pait sa uban, gi himong tinamban ang pagdala sa sports association. Very unprofessional.

I think it is high time to do a

“Financial Accounting Seminar for Sports Associations” online.

Teach them to how make a Financial Report.

That way, we will put a stop to unliquidated sports funds which has been a long-time problem.

What I even don’t like with Manila-based sports association heads, is that the funds they receive do not usually trickle down to the regional offices.

Luckily in Davao, we have sports leaders who are businessmen, who can always contribute to the shortfall of funds in the conduct of sports development programs. And some sports leaders are just very resourceful in looking for additional funds.

Unya’g banga ang local sports leader? Sige ra gyud ug ka short sa funding.

Anyway, I remember when I was still coaching the table tennis team of the Holy Cross of Davao College, we went to Cagayan de Oro City for the Mindanao Championships.

So, then Holy Cross sports director Abe Verdeprado requested me to do a budget proposal. Everything is there from bus fares, hotel accommodation, food, equipment, etc. Then when it was approved, the funds were released and off we go to Cagayan de Oro City.

Of course, when you dine in a “turo turo”, they don’t have those original receipts. Of course, we have to request the “turo turo” chef to write on a piece of paper the amount we paid, dated and signed by him.

That simple.

It was funny, I recall, that

when I submitted the financial report after the tournament, there are those “receipts” from the “turo turo” chef, hahahaha.

Ana lang. *** Malipayong pasko sa tanang miyembro sa sports community sa tibook kalibutan!