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FDA 11 assures vaccination teams equipped with vaccine management skills

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FDA 11 assures vaccination teams already equipped with vaccine management skills

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he regional office of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA 11) assured that the team of vaccination personnel from the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) and the city government of Davao are equipped with cold chain management skills for proper and safe handling of Covid-19 vaccines.

Deborah Legaspi, Director II for Mindanao East Cluster of FDA, said in a virtual presser that on the level of compliant for cold chain management, personnel of SPMC and the city are prepared as they have already underwent capacity building on vaccine storage, handling, and preparation of the

vaccines.

"They are equipped with knowledge to ensure na compliant sila on cold chain management," she said.

Legaspi said SPMC is prepared for the arrival of the vaccines as it has already procured ultra-low freezer to store -70 degrees celsius temperature vaccines like

Pfizer.

She also said the city has also acquired similar freezer set up at Los Amigos Molecular Laboratory.

"Kung sakaling Pfizer vaccine ang dumating, it has to be maintained at -70 degrees celsius, ang city government ay meron na yung ultra-low freezer sa Los Amigos," Legaspi said.

She said for future cooling requirement, there is a need to acquire freezer for vaccines that require +2 to +8 degrees celsius temperature.

On the other hand, Legaspi assured that personnel of FDA 11 is committed to its mandate to assist the city

and SPMC in the deployment of the vaccines.

"Kung titingnan natin konti lang ang manpower ng FDA 11 but we are committed to our mandate especially on the deploymemt of the vaccines in the region.

Although, katuwang lang po kami dahil ang may pinaka mabigat na role on cold chain compliant ay ang mga facilities but we will always be around to help them," she said.

"Kasi iba't ibang vaccines ang darating. Ang kailangan for future requirement is a freezer for vaccines to be stored at +2 to +8 degrees temperature," she said.

4,000 hogs in Talikud island culled due to ASF

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he local government of the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) confirmed that a total of 4,000 hogs from 400 backyard swine raisers in Talikud island were culled due to African Swine Fever (ASF).

Mayor Al David Uy said in an interview that the ASF damage in Talikud island was estimated at more than P10 million.

“Ang Samal na double gyud mi kay naigo mi ug Covid ug naigo pud mi ug ASF,” Uy said.

Uy said depopulation of hogs ran until two months and the LGU has started already the rehabilitation process.

“Ang uban nagtago-tago man gud sa ilang mga baboy and that added to the spread of the disease in Talikud.

Maayo na lang naagapan namo ug wala nakatabok sa mainland Samal,” he said.

Uy said the LGU has extended P2,500 cash assistance to the affected hog growers plus P1,500 for the suckling.

He said the Department of Agriculture 11 (DA 11) extended P5,000 aid and P3 million worth of goat dispersal for the hog raisers.

“Ang province naa pud sila animal dispersals pud para sa mga hog raisers sa Talikud,” he said.

Uy said the LGU has applied measures to control the disease including the restriction of the entry and exit of live hogs and other pork meat products in the island to contain the spread of the virus.

“Ongoing gihapon ang restrictions sa Talikud walay makagawas ug sulod na baboy didto.

Maong sakripisyo gyud ron,” he said.

In November last year, the LGU of IGaCoS has confirmed the first case of ASF in Talikud island.

Uy immediately signed Executive Order No. 267, ordering the temporary ban on entry and transportation of live hogs and pork meat products in Talicud Island effective November 25, 2020. Maya Padillo

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he Davao International Airport is preparing for the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines which requires the shortest amount of time staying in the airport.

“According to the orientation the vaccine should stay for a specific time period lang within our airport and its travel time is calculated in order for the vaccines not to be compromised when it comes to the handling requirements,” said Rex Obcena, airport manager of DIA. “So my instructions is to make available all facilities in the airport so we can expedite the movement of the vaccines,” Obcena said.

The airport manager said they can open the crash gates if asked to, plus other requests they will accommodate so that vaccines will not be delayed in coming out of the

airport.

During the Feb. 10 simulation exercise at the DIA, where the arrival of the Pfizer-Biontech COVID-19 vaccines was rehearsed, the total time and motion process was recorded at 34 minutes, 58 seconds and 74 milliseconds, measured from the total stop of the aircraft to the storage of the vaccines at the Southern Philippines Medical Center’s ultra low temperature freezer.

“There is a discussion in the national level that if it is more than 30 minutes from the total time allotted, tataas ang temperature to -60, which is 10 degrees higher, unfortunately during our simulation exercise, we have no thermometer to check if the temperature was really affected that is what we’re looking at,” Dr. Raquel Montejo, operations chief of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program in Davao

Region said during the press conference following the Feb. 10 simex.

During the Feb. 10 simex, health officials noticed the delay from the time the aircraft landed to until the vaccine was unloaded from the aircraft.

According to Obcena, he gave instructions to make available for the vaccine-carrying aircraft the nearest bay to the waiting refrigerated van in order to cut the time of travel.

He said that with the nearest bay, vehicles going to the aircraft to get the vaccines will no longer be necessary. Obcena said that having unauthorized vehicles going near aircraft at the tarmac would raise safety issues.

“Aviation safety dictates that only authorized vehicles, ground vehicles which were trained by us in safety are allowed to go near the aircraft,” Obcena said. (PIA/RG Alama)

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usapan ang pulitika," Go said in an interview.

Mayor Sara DuterteCarpio topped a survey of possible presidential candidates for 2022 recently conducted by Pulse Asia while Go's name slipped in

the Vice Presidential race along with Manila Mayor Francisco Domagoso, Senate President Vicente Sotto III, and Senator Emmanuel Pacquiao.

"Maraming salamat sa mga kapwa ko Filipino sa inyong tiwala. Basta samahan ninyo lang po ako sa pagserbisyo sa ating kapwa Pilipino. Basta ako, aksyon lang ako nang aksyon dito," he said.

the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases to operate in areas under general community quarantine.

The health expert explained that moves to open schools to the public again don't necessarily need to begin in the National Capital Region, noting its reproduction rate currently rests above the threshold of 1. Latest data from the Health Department shows NCR has logged over 229,000 cases, the highest among all regions.

Such efforts can be done instead in areas where trans-

mission is low.

"Let's be practical about it. There are areas that we can allow the reopening of schools and we need to consider that first and foremost," Dr. Co said.

Face-to-face classes remain prohibited, with students and teachers alike embarking on distance learning sans a public rollout of vaccines. A pilot was supposed to be held in select schools in areas tagged as low-risk for the coronavirus last January, but President Rodrigo Duterte recalled his order in light of the threat posed by the UK COVID-19 variant.

o said it is too early to talk about it and the focus should be the welfare of the Filipinos and overcoming the challenges brought by the ongoing crisis.

"Regarding sa SaGo o SaBong, huwag muna pero nagpapasalamat kami ni Mayor Sara. Ili-libre ko na lang po kayo ng sago. Sa SaBong alam kong gusto ninyo kami ni Mayor Sara pero huwag muna po pag-

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health expert is questioning why opening schools again isn't part of efforts to further reopen the economy.

"If we really want to open everything, why don't we just start with schools first?" infectious disease expert Dr. Benjamin Co said.

Dr. Co further asked: "What is the rationale for opening a video arcade or opening a movie house when we don't even consider reopening schools way ahead?"

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Digitalization ‘kept economic gears running’ in ‘20: Diokno B angko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno said Friday digitalization has been instrumental in keeping the economy afloat while the country was in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic last year.

The use of PesoNet and Instapay surged in 2020 while the demand for coins, ATM withdrawals and cheque payments declined, Diokno said during a BSP virtual event.

Payments made via

PesoNet, or the bulk transfer of funds over P50,000, rose 188 percent in 2020 compared to 2019 with 951.6 billion transactions, he said.

Meanwhile, the use of InstaPay, or the real-time transfer of funds

up to P50,000, reached 86.7 million transactions, up 459 percent year-onyear, he said.

"Digitalization is among the few things that helped us continue with our daily lives during the pandemic. Imagine the risk of exposure if one has to physically pay bills and buy food, medicines and other essential supplies," Diokno said.

"It’s a good thing that the country has been gradually embracing fi-

tion and Communications Technology said it is working with the NTC in monitoring compliance of telcos and ISPs. The law mandates all internet service providers to inform the Philippine National Police (PNP) or the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) of any form of child pornography committed using its facilities within 7 days upon obtaining evidence, the agency said.

Internet providers are also required to install any available technology, program or software meant to block access to or transmittal of any form of child pornography, the DICT said.

“The DICT takes the matter of online child sexual exploitation very

seriously. We are closely coordinating with the NTC (National Telecommunications Commission) in exploring measures to prevent this and ensure compliance of telcos and ISPs with the provisions of the law,” DICT Secretary Gregorio Honasan said in a statement.

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian earlier raised the alarm over an alleged "Christmas sale" of students' "sensual" photos online.

The Department of Education, meanwhile, said parents have the option to choose modules, television and radio for their children's distance learning participation instead of gadgets and internet connection.

nancial technology even before the pandemic hit.

For me it prepared us for the worst," he added.

Diokno said new online sign-ups and app downloads grew 100 percent from January to April last year.

There was also a "significant decline" in the value and volume of cheque payments and ATM withdrawals last year.

Coin demand also fell 57 percent in volume and

67 percent in value compared to 2019, the official said.

Millions of Filipinos were forced to stay at home when the government imposed a lockdown in mid-March last year to stem the spread of COVID-19. The measure shuttered businesses, schools and public transport.

Various government agencies have also tapped e-wallets and other online channels to

effectively distribute aid, he said.

"While it kept the economic gears running through the quarantine it was also instrumental in distributing welfare benefits and wage subsidy," Diokno said.

The BSP has been pushing for the growth of online payments in the country with PesoNet and InstaPay under its National Retail Payment System (NRPS).

sion (SEC) has released to the public on Friday the draft implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of a newly passed law that will help banks and financial institutions manage risk from piling bad loans amid the COVID-19 crisis.

The Financial Institutions Strategic Transfer or FIST Act allows banks and financial institutions to dispose of non-performing assets (NPAs) through selling them to "FIST corporations" or FISTCs. The draft IRR contains the guidelines on the creation of FIST firms that will invest in or acquire bad loans.

Based on the draft IRR, FISTCs must be formed and registered

of the FIST Act for it to be incentivized.

FISTCs can avail tax incentives in owning NPAs, and can be exempt in paying income taxes of the assets.

NPAs can be bad loans, real properties acquired in settlement, or receivables, including shares of stocks and personal properties.

Banks and financial institutions can sell NPAs to FISTCs only when they applied for and was granted certificate of eligibility (COE) by their regulators, which are: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for private banks and other credit-granting institutions Department of Finance (DOF) for government-owned and con-

Insurance Commission for insurance companies SEC for financing and lending companies, accredited microfinance NGOs, and investment houses, except their trust and quasi-banking functions, or any qualified entity not under the DOF or BSP. FISTCs can also issue "investment unit instruments" (IUIs) for a minimum of P10 million which they can sell to investors, subject to SEC approvals.

An FISTC is prohibited to the IUIs of another FISTC. The draft IRR has inputs from the BSP, BIR, and the NEDA, and has been released for public comments.

DICT urges telcos to comply with laws vs SEC releases draft rules of FIST law he Securities and with the SEC within 36 trolled corporations like child pornography, online sexual abuse Exchange Commis- months of the effectivity Landbank

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elecommunication firms and internet service providers should comply with laws against online child sexual exploitation, the country's technology watchdog said, after reports of online abuse rose during the pandemic.

President Rodrigo Duterte earlier directed the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to sanction telcos and providers for failure to comply with the country's Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009.

Online sexual exploitation reports rose to 47,937 in 2020 from 19,000 in 2019, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles earlier said.

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he province of Davao del Norte is set to develop and enhance 12 tourism sites this year.

foodpanda Regional Sales Team Lead for Mindanao Thomas Justin Pamintuan, NCCC Associate Vice President for Marketing Melanie Bacala, and foodpanda City Manager for Davao, Panabo, and Tagum Alexene Kaye Umpad sign a partnership agreement between the two companies so Dabawenyos can now experience having their groceries delivered at the tap of an app.

foodpanda, Choice Mart partner for Dabawenyos’ convenient shopping

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obile food delivery marketplace foodpanda and homegrown grocery chain Choicemart by NCCC has recently inked partnership to offer Dabawenyos convenient shopping from home.

Under the partnership, foodpanda will deliver the shopping needs of Davaoeños from essentials to fresh produce and other merchandises from the 11 branches of Choice Mart with an average delivery time of 30 minutes.

Thomas Justin Pamintuan, leader of the regional sales team of

foodpanda for Mindanao, said foodpanda’s partnership with Davao’s largest grocery store chain shows that foodpanda always strive to bring quality and the best selection of shops or restaurant on-board to satisfy the customers really want.

Meanwhile, Alexene Kaye Umpad, foodpanda

City Manager for Davao, Panabo, and Tagum, said the partnership focuses on offering a complete shopping experience.

She said with 11 Choice Mart branches available on foodpanda shops, Davaoeños have faster access to its wide product assortment as the company provides customers with a new and more convenient venue for grocery shopping.

She said it is also a safer way to shop, with the contactless delivery option and the utmost care that foodpanda rid-

ers put into their safety measures.

On the other hand, Melanie Bacala, associate vice president for marketing of NCCC, said the partnership is very timely and beneficial especially for busy mothers and individuals who are working from home.

As a way to celebrate the partnership with Choice Mart, new foodpanda shops customers can get up to 30% off on their purchases with a minimum order of P100 by using the code SHOPCHOICEMART until March 31, 2021.

Sarangani Coffee Industry Development Council (SCoIDC) and Sarangani Cacao Industry Development Council (SCaIDC) are expected to help boost the coffee and cacao industries in the province.

Last year, Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon signed Executive Order Nos. 21 and 21-A series of 2020, which helped the creation of the two councils.

According to the EO, the coffee and cacao councils are expected to: (1) Formulate the

Provincial Coffee and Cacao Industry Development Plan for Sarangani Province; (2) Recommend policies and programs towards promoting and sustaining the provincial coffee and cacao industry; (3) Harmonize all coffee and cacao related programs, projects, activities and any other intervention through convergence of all related projects; and (4) Externally sourcedout other resources and build network that support coffee and cacao industries’ develop-

ment.

"There is a need to coordinate, consolidate and harmonize efforts, set over-all policy direction and rationalize program/activities/ projects (PAPs), thereby maximize benefits from various emerging development interventions from government agencies and the private sector towards promoting, strengthening, and sustaining the growth of coffee and cacao industries in Sarangani Province,” the EO said.

DTI-Sarangani creates coffee, cacao councils

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he Department of Trade Industry ( DT I ) -S a ra n g a n i in partnership with the Provincial Government conducted the Joint Provincial Cacao and Coffee Industry Development Council Oath taking ceremony Tuesday at East Asia Royale Hotel here.

Sarangani Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon administered the virtual oath taking participated by coffee and cacao stakeholders from the different municipalities of the province.

The newly formed

BSP ‘carefully’ reviewing when to remove pandemic stimulus

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he Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said it is exercising caution in assessing when to ease out measures it had put in place to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the first-ever Ulat ng BSP sa Bayan, central bank governor Benjamin Diokno recalled how they acted “quickly” in softening the pandemic’s impact through the provision of monetary stimulus.

The central bank so far has injected around ₱2 trillion in liquidity to the country’s financial system or around 11% of local economic output, he noted.

“With this amount of liquidity, we are carefully assessing the appropriate timing of the unwinding of all these measures,” said the BSP chief. “Doing this too late or too early may have serious repercussions on the economy.”

The Bangko Sentral has implemented measures Diokno described as “extraordinary” in response to the pandemic atop traditional monetary interventions and

regulatory relief.

The central bank has so far kept interest rates at an all-time low of 2% since November in hopes that lower borrowing costs will stimulate economic activity. It has also eased strict bank rules on lending and liquidity by slashing reserve requirements, allowing more property loans with banks, and providing additional incentives for lending to micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Diokno likewise cited the BSP’s ₱300 billion bond buying program with the Treasury Bureau, and two separateloans both worth ₱540 billion each to the government to help beef up its war chest against COVID-19.

The Philippine economy remains in recession as it reels from the pandemic, shrinking yet again by 8.3% in the last three months of 2020.

This brought the fullyear figure to -9.5%, the lowest since the government started collecting data on annual growth rates.

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On the mounting clamor for SaGo (Sara-Go) and SaBong (Sara-Bong) tandem in the 2022 Presidential Election:

Regarding sa SaGo o SaBong, huwag muna pero nagpapasalamat kami ni Mayor Sara. Ili-libre ko na lang po kayo ng sago. Sa SaBong alam kong gusto ninyo kami ni Mayor Sara pero huwag muna po pag-usapan ang pulitika.”

Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go

EDITORIAL

Social media monopoly

Has Facebook turned into a giant social media monopolist?

Last Thursday, Facebook banned all news in Australia as the social media giant steps up its fight against the Australian government’s proposed news media code.

In the aftermath of the ban, all Australian news organisations were no longer able to post content to their Facebook pages and people based in Australia are not be able to link to news articles from either Australian or international news sites.

More than the news pages on Facebook, the block also affected a number of non-news site pages, including some state health departments, fire and emergency services page, an opposition leader’s page, several charities including support for victims of family violence pages, and union pages.

Under the government’s proposed code, Facebook would be required to pay publishers –if “news content” was posted on its website.

By imposing the news ban in Australia, the social media behemoth is now attempting to show how that would work in practice.

Facebook has actually shown its monopolistic tendencies. Last December, the United States Federal Trade Commission sued Facebook, alleging that the company is illegally maintaining its personal social networking monopoly through a years-long course of anticompetitive conduct. Following a lengthy investigation in coop-

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eration with a coalition of attorneys general of 46 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam, the complaint alleges that Facebook has engaged in a systematic strategy—including its 2012 acquisition of up-and-coming rival Instagram, its 2014 acquisition of the mobile messaging app WhatsApp, and the imposition of anticompetitive conditions on software developers—to eliminate threats to its monopoly. This course of conduct harms competition, leaves consumers with few choices for personal social networking, and deprives advertisers of the benefits of competition.

But the biggest danger in the ban is not much of Facebook’s clout over the social media landscape.

The ban on news appearing on its platform in Australia has made it more difficult for people to access reliable sources - and increased the influence of bad and misleading information.

A quick research at Facebook posts from pages in Australia related to Covid-19 and vaccines over two 24-hour periods - before and after the ban was imposed revealed up to five posts containing misleading content about Covid-19 or vaccines.

In this era where people can hardly live without social media platforms particularly Facebook, it becomes even more imminent that the social media giant will, in the long run, control the way people live.

Unless governments, like Australia, stand up against its dangerous tendecies.

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he Commission on Elections (Comelec) has delisted and canceled the registration of 39 party-list groups.

In Comelec Resolution No. 10696 released on Friday, it said the organizations or coalitions under the party-list system, that failed to participate in the last two elections or failed to obtain at least 2 percent of the votes cast in the last two preceding polls will be delisted from the list of party-list groups.

The poll body said the names of the groups were listed on its website www. comelec.gov.ph on February 5, 2021, and was public in two major newspapers on February 6, 2021.

The coalitions that have been delisted were 1-AANI (Usa An Aton Nahigugma Nga Iroy Nga Tuna); 1-AAMOVER (1-A Action Moral & Values Recovery Reform of the Philippines, Inc.); 1-AHAPO (One Bagong Ahapo ng Pilipinas Party-List); ABAKADA (Abakada Guro); ABAMIN (Abante Mindanao, Inc.); ADING (Advance Community Development in New Generation); AG (Ang Galing Pinoy); AKO AN BISAYA (Ako An Bisaya); ALAGAD (Alagad Party-List); ALAY BUHAY (Alay Buhay Community Development Foundation, Inc.); ALL-FISH (Alliance of Philippine Fishing

Federation Inc.); ANAD (Alliance for Nationalism and Democracy); AMEPA OFW (Amepa OFW Access Center, Inc.).

Also in the list were: ANG NARS (Ang Nars, Inc.); ANG PAMILYA (Una Ang Pamilya); ANUPA (Alliance of National Urban Poor Organizations Assembly, Inc.); APPEND (Append, Inc.); ASEAN (Academicians, Students and Educators Alliance, Inc.); ATING KOOP (Adhikaing Tinataguyod ng Kooperatiba); AVE (Alliance of Volunteer Educators); AWAKE (Awareness of Non-Stock Savings and Loan Associations, Inc.); FICTAP (Federation of International Cable TV and Telecommunications Associations of the Philippines); GLOBAL (Global Workers and Family Federation, Inc.); ITO ANG TAMA (Tanggol Maralita, Inc.) Completing the list were: KAKUSA (Kapatiran ng mga Nakulong na Walang Sala, Inc.); KALIKASAN PARTY-LIST (Kalikasan Partylist); KAMAIS (Kapatirang Magmamais ng Pilipinas Inc.); KMM (Kaisahan ng mga Maliliit na Magsasaka); METRO (Movement for Economic Transformation and Righteous Opportunities); PBB (Partido Bayan ang Bida); PM (Partido Manggagawa); SAMAKO (Sandigan ng

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE Notic e is hereby given that the est ate of t he late MILLIE CO ND E Z CLEMENTE who died on September 21, 2009 has been the subjec t of E XTRAJUD IC IAL SE TTLE ME NT WITH SALE leaving a parc el of land desc ribed as follows: TCT No. 146- 2011012675 E xec uted am ong her H eirsVendors, per Doc . No 112; PageNo. 24; Book No. 45 Series of 2020, of the NOTARY P UBLI C ATTY. JOSE S. BALI LI mga Manggagawa sa Konstruksyon); SINAG (Sinag Tungo sa Kaunlaran); TAO MUNA (Ang Tao Muna at Bayan); TINDERONG PINOY (TINDERONG Pinoy Party); TRICAP (Tribal Communities Association of the Philippines); UNIDO (Union of Nationalist Democratic Filipino Organization).

“Whereas, the Commission may, motu proprio or upon verified complaint of any interested party, refuse, or cancel, after due notice and hearing, the registration of any national, regional or sectoral party, organization, or coalitions for failure to participate in the last two (2) preceding elections or fails to obtain

at least two per centrum (2 percent) of the votes cast under the party-list system in the two preceding elections for the constituency on which it was registered pursuant to Section 2 (I), Rule 2, of the Resolution No. 9366 in relations to Section 6 (8) of Republic Act No. 7941 or ‘Party-List System Act,’” the Resolution said which was promulgated on February 17, 2021.

Section 6 (8) states that two separate grounds for delisting, and these grounds cannot be mixed or combined to support delisting. This include party-list groups that failed to obtain at least 2 percent of the votes cast for the par-

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH Judicial Region Branch 12-Family Court Davao City SP. PROC. NO. R-DVO-20 -03496-SP N THE MATTER OF THE PETITION TO: ALLOW APRILYN SINDAY TO USE THE SURNAME OF HER FATHER GIMAY ON HER CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH bearing Registry Number 97-12, 737; And CANCEL THE SECOND REGISTERED CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF APRILYN SINDAY GIMAY bearing Registry Number 99-2, 458; APRILYN SINDAY also known as APRILYN SINDAY GIMAY, ROWENA S. SINDAY and ALEXANDER A. GIMAY Petitioners, -versusTHE OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR OF DAVAO CITY, Respondent X---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------X

ORDER OF HEARING A verified petition filed on NOVEMBER 25, 2020 has been filed by petitioners, APRILYN SINDAY also known as APIRILYN SINDAY GIMAY, ROWENA S. SINDAY and ALEXANDER a. GIMAY, assisted by counsels ATTY. ARIEL C. SALVO/ATTY. ENI GRACE B FABILA, praying that after due hearing, an order be issued directing the Civil Registrar of Davao city, to wit: 1. ALLOW Aprilyn Sinday to use sssssurname of her father GIMAY in her Certificate of Live Birth with Registry Number 97-12-737;and 2. Aprilyn Sinday hencefort use the name APRILYN SINDAY GIMAY; and 3. CANCEL the second registered Live Birth Certificate of APRILYN SINDAY GIMAY with Registry Number 99-2,458 Moreover, pending the decision granting this petition, to allow APRILYN SINDAY to continuously use the name APRILYN SINDAY GIMAY to conform with her and other transactions and dealings.

Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, this Court hereby set the same for hearing on APRIL 28, 2021 at 8:30 in the morning. Let this Order be published at the expense of the petitioners in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Davao, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks All interested persons may appear before this Court on or before the aforesaid date of hearing to show cause if any, why the petition should not be granted. Furnish a copy of this order together with a copy of the petition to the City prosecutor’s Office-Davao city, the Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City, Atty. Ariel C. Salvo/Atty. Eni Grace B.Fabila-Public Attorney’s Office Department of Justice, Davao City District Office, Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao city, The office of the Clerk of Court, RTC-Davao City , Aprilyn Sinday also known as Aprilyn Sinday Gimay, Rowena S. Sinday and Alexander A. Gimay-KM. 12 Suha, Barangay Sasa, Buhangin-B District, Davao City, and the Office of the Local Civil registrar of Davao City.

SO ORDERED. Given on this 25th day of JANUARY 2021 at Davao City, Philippines

(sgd) JILL ROSE S. JAUGAN-LO Presiding Judge

ty-list systems, and those that failed to obtain seat allocation for the party-list system in the last two preceding elections.

On the other hand, the Comelec said the “Resolution is without prejudice to the failure to file a Manifestation of Intent to Partici-

pate of retained party-list groups, or organizations and to the filing of any Petitions for cancellation or disqualification against any party, organization, or coalition and/or its nominees for the May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections.

(PNA)

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EDGEDAVAO Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao Oriental OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN SP Complex, Government Center, Dahican C I TY O F MAT I

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 78TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE 16TH SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF DAVAO ORIENTAL, HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2020, AT THE CITY OF MATI, THIS PROVINCE. PRESENT: Hon. Niño Sotero L. Uy, Jr.

Vice Governor - Presiding Officer Regular Members:

District I

District II

Hon. Dante M. Caubang Hon. Marietta D. Palmera Hon. Joselito B. Villademosa Hon. Laureano B. Taya

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 Hon. Charlie S. Ambasan Hon. Ronald T. Lara, Jr.

President, Philippine Councilor’s League Indigenous Peoples’ Mandatory Representative Sangguniang Kabataan Provincial Federation President

ABSENT: Hon. Nelson R. Dayanghirang, Jr. Hon. Rustan R. Castillones

SP Member, District I – O.B. District I President, Liga Ng Mga Barangay

PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 16-53-12-2020 Author : Hon. Anacleto P. Macatabog Sponsor : Hon. Enrico M. Antopuesto

AN ORDINANCE PENALIZING ANY PERSON ALLOWING, CONSENTING, INDUCING OR DIRECTING MINORS TO DRIVE MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act No. 7610, otherwise known as “An Act Providing for Stronger Deterrence and Special Protection Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination And for Other Purposes” provides among others that “it is the policy of the State to provide special protection to children from all forms of abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation and discrimination and other conditions prejudicial to their development”; WHEREAS, Section 3(c)2 of Republic Act No. 7610 further defined the circumstances which gravely threaten or endanger the survival and normal development of children which includes, among others, those who work under conditions hazardous to life and safety which unduly interfere with their normal development; WHEREAS, it is quite disheartening to learn that tragic accidents involved minors who, in their tender years, are carefree and at times careless, and are not supposed to be driving motor vehicles; WHEREAS, these minors, not being a possessor of any driver’s license are not equipped with the necessary knowledge on traffic rules and regulations; WHEREAS, it is imperative to put a stop, at all cost, to our culture of complacency over minors’ driving of motor vehicles.

WHEREFORE, on motion of SP Member Enrico M. Antopuesto, duly and jointly seconded by SP Members Dennis V. Roflo, Jr., and Ronald T. Lara, Jr., it was Be it ordained by the 16th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Davao Oriental in session duly assembled that: SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as an “Ordinance Penalizing any Person Allowing, Consenting, Inducing or Directing Minors to Drive Motor Vehicle” otherwise known as “Anti-Minor on Wheels Ordinance of Davao Oriental.”

SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS – For purposes of this Ordinance, the following shall be defined as follows: a) Person – shall include natural or juridical person. b) Owner – refers to the one whose name is reflected in the Official Receipt/Certificate of Registration as the owner of the motor vehicle or a person found to be exercising attributes of ownership over the subject motor vehicle. c) Motor Vehicle – shall mean any vehicle propelled by any power other than muscular power using public highways or road. It includes public and private utility vehicles among others. d) Minors – refers to those below 18 years of age or over, but not capable of taking care of themselves. e) License – refers to a drivers’ license duly issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO). f) LSWDO – shall refer to the Local Social Welfare and Development Officer. g) Parents – shall include the guardian and head of the institution or foster home which has custody of the child” SECTION 3. Unless otherwise allowed by law, it shall be unlawful for any person of legal age to allow, consent, induce or direct any minor to drive any motor vehicle for any purpose within the territorial jurisdiction of Davao Oriental.

SECTION 3.1 The fact of registration of the motor vehicle to a particular person driven by the minor shall establish a prima facie case that the said owner allowed, consented, induced or directed the minor to drive the subject vehicle.

SECTION 3.2 It shall likewise be prohibited for any person to allow, consent, induce or direct any person who is not a possessor of a drivers’ license duly issued, to drive a motor vehicle.

SECTION 4. FINES AND PENALTIES – Any person found guilty thereof shall be subjected to the following fines and penalties: a. First Offense Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) b. Second Offense Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00) c. Third and succeeding offenses A penalty of Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) and Imprisonment of not less than Five (5) months nor more than One (1) year or both at the discretion of the Court.

SECTION 4.1 Upon apprehension, minor offenders shall be indorsed by the apprehending officer/enforcer to the Local Social Welfare and Development Officer or any of its designated personnel for mandatory guidance counselling in the presence of his/her parents.

SECTION 5. IMPLEMENTATION - Impounded motor vehicle and other similar automobile pursuant to the provisions hereof shall be released only upon full payment of the penalty or fine and other fees and upon showing of an official receipt from the Local Treasurer’s Office.

SECTION 6. COLLECTION. All fines collected for violation thereof shall be shared by the province and component City/Municipalities and Barangays who help enforce/implement this Ordinance. Barangays shall be given 30% share and 50% share shall also be given to the component City/Municipality where fines are being collected and 20% shall accrue to the General Fund of the Provincial Government.

SECTION 7. REPEALING CLAUSE - All previous ordinances, resolutions, local issuances and provisions inconsistent with this ordinance shall be deemed amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If for any reason any part or provision of this Ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or invalid other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 9. EFFECTIVITY - This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after posting and publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Davao Oriental.

ENACTED: DECEMBER 22, 2020.

CARRIED, by twelve (12) affirmative votes of SP Members Louis N. Rabat, Anacleto P. Macatabog, Lemuel Ian M. Larcia, Enrico M. Antopuesto, Dennis V. Roflo, Jr., Dante M. Caubang, Marietta D. Palmera, Joselito B. Villademosa, Laureano B. Taya, Rabsalon M. Lamaran, Charlie S. Ambasan, and Ronald T. Lara, Jr.; negative votes – none; and abstention - none. * *

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Be patient amid some delays in vax arrival, Galvez urges public

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ational Policy Against Covid-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. on Friday called on the public to be patient amid some delays on vaccine arrival due to limited global supply and other variables.

"Ang ina-advise po namin sa ating kababayan ay sana konting pasensya pa (We advise our fellow citizens to give a bit of patience)," Galvez made this remark during the Covid-19 Coordinated Operations to Defeat Epidemic (C.O.D.E.) Team visit to Pateros town.

"Ongoing pa rin po ang negotiation natin sa COVAX (Our negotiation with COVAX facility is still ongoing) and we are hopeful that they will fulfill their commitment to bring us the 44 million doses here in the first and second quarter," he added.

He said the government is eyeing at least 5 to 9 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine produced by the AstraZeneca and Pfizer company through the COVAX facility, within the first quarter of this year.

Galvez cited the very challenging situations to access the global supply and demand of Covid-19 vaccines which are also being confronted by many countries worldwide.

"Napakahirap ng sitwasyon in terms of global supply and demand -- hindi lang tayo ang nahihirapan -sa pagbili ng bakuna, kundi pati na rin ang ibang bansa (The situation is very difficult in terms of global supply and demand - we are not the only country that is struggling with the purchase of the vaccines, but also those other countries)," he said.

He then pointed out that some 130 countries, 32 of them at risk during the pandemic, have not yet received any brand of Covid-19 vaccines.

"Considering that they are one of those poorest of the poor," he said.

Galvez said various variables affect the procurement and the arrival of the coronavirus jabs, including "uneven" distributions of vaccines globally, as well as geopolitics among countries.

He also asked the local government units (LGUs) for more patience, particularly in Metro Manila.

"Yun lang po ang hinihingi natin sa ating Metro Manila mayors, alam ko sabik na sabik na po kayo sa bakuna at minsan ako po'y nahihiya na dahil sabi nga bakuna na lang ang kulang (That's the only thing I ask from our Metro Manila mayors, I know that you are very excited for vaccines and sometimes I get shy because as what we say, we are just waiting for the vaccines)," he said. "Kami po ay nagsusumamo sa ating mga mayor na konting pasensya na po, pasensya na po na hindi talaga natin hawak ang supply chain ng mga vaccine (We are begging our mayors to give a bit of patience, sorry because we can't control the supply chain of vaccines)."

(PNA)

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH Judicial Region Branch 12-Family Court Davao City R-DVO-20-03704-SP IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTION OF MINOR MARIA NIÑA JARONICA CARIN CUBARRUBIA FOR:ADOPTION JOSE MA. CARMELITO V. CUBARRUBIA AND ROXAND DIANING CARIN Petitioners X---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------X

ORDER

Petitioners filed a verified petition praying that they be allowed to adopt as their own child, MARIA NIÑA JARONICA CARIN CUBBARUBIA, minor, who was born on January 17, 2009, in Davao City; that the proposed adoptee is the biological daughter of petitioners Jose Ma. Carmelito V. Cubarrubia and Roxand Dianing Carin; that the adoptee be declared the child of the petitioners-spouses for all legal intents and purposes.

In the Manifestation previously filed by Social Welfare Officer ll Nelsie A. Magsalay, she favorably recommend the adoption of the said child by the petitioners.

WHEREFORE, let the petition be set for hearing on April 27, 2021 at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon at which date and time, all persons concerned may appear to show cause, if any, why the prayer in the petition shall not be granted.

The Preliminary Conference for the marking of exhibits is on April 13, 2021 at 3:30 in the afternoon before the Branch Clerk of Court.

Let this Order be published, at the expense of the petitioner, in _______, a newspaper of general circulation in the City and three (3) provinces of Davao, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks.

Order.

Notify all parties concerned and the Solicitor General through this

SO ORDERED Davao City, Philippines, January 27, 2021.

(SGD) DANTE A. BAGUIO Presiding Judge

NOTICE OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late LEON F. PELAYO and RUPERTA U. PELAYO who died on December 15, 2005 and October 5, 2004 leaving parcels of land with the following ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (OCT) OCT NOS. T-125907, P-6204, P-15371, T-66247, P-19911 has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Executed among their heirs, per Doc. No.346; Page No. 70, Book No.XXlV Series of 2007 of the Notary Public NAPOLEON F. SANGO

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late MARIO COLLIANO MARIMON who died on November 30, 2020 has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE.

Executed among his heirs, per Doc. No.233; PageNo.48; Book No.30 Series of 2021, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY. KENNETH P. RETUYA.

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EDGEDAVAO

Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod 19th City Council 40th Regular Session Series of 2020 PRESENT: Vice Mayor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor

Sebastian Z. Duterte

- Presiding Officer Ralph O. Abella Nilo D. Abellera 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. Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Pamela A. Librado-Morata Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Bonifacio E. Militar 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 ORDINANCE NO. 0400-20 Series of 2020

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER FIVE ARTICLE SIX, SECTION 310 OF ORDINANCE NO. 0291-17, SERIES OF 2017, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE 2017 REVENUE CODE OF DAVAO CITY” TO INCLUDE OTHER SIMILAR FACILITIES OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled, that: SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER FIVE ARTICLE SIX, SECTION 310 OF ORDINANCE NO. 029117, SERIES OF 2017, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE 2017 REVENUE CODE OF DAVAO CITY” TO INCLUDE OTHER SIMILAR FACILITIES OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO”.

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY – Section 153 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, provides that “Local government units may impose and collect such reasonable fees and charges for services rendered.

SECTION 3. AMENDMENT – Chapter Five, Article Six, Section 310 of Ordinance No. 0291-17, Series of 2017, shall be amended, to read as follows: FROM:

Article Six – City Hospital Services Fees

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Thoracic – Lumbar (AP Lateral)

APL

Lumbo – Sacral (AP Lateral)

Extremities, Long Bones, AP Lateral Hand and Wrist - AP

P 700.00 P 300.00 P 170.00

4. Laboratory Examination Fees:

Blood Chemistry

Fasting Blood Sugar

Blood Urea Nitrogen

Cholesterol

Creatinine

Uric Acid

Complete blood count

Hemoglobin/Hemotocrit Determination

Bleeding/Clotting Time

P 75.00 P 115.00 P 110.00 P 90.00 P 110.00 P 40.00 P 30.00 P 60.00

TO: Article Six – Fees for Services at City Hospital and Other Similar Facilities of the City Government of Davao Section 310. Imposition of Service Fees at Davao Hospital and Other Similar Facilities of the City Government of Davao.- The following schedule of fees is hereby imposed for services rendered at the City Hospital and Other similar Facilities of the City Government of Davao:

Amount of Fee 1. Medical Fees

In Patient:

Ward Room P 450.00

Delivery Room

Normal Delivery (excluding medicine) P 5,000.00 Out-patient Service:

P.E. Consultation and Prescription

(excluding laboratory and other specific examination) *Free

Hypodermic, IM injection

(excluding medicine) P 50.00

Intravenous injection

(excluding medicine) P 50.00

General Surgical Dressing P 50.00

Suturing of Wound P 50.00 2. Dental Services:

Extraction per tooth

(including anesthesia) P 80.00

Temporary filling per surface P 50.00

Permanent filling per surface P 50.00

Silicate cement P 50.00

Composite filling P 50.00

Prophylaxis P 50.00 3. X-ray Examination Fees

Chest X-ray (PA)

AP Thoracic – Lumbar (AP Lateral)

APL

Lumbo – Sacral (AP Lateral)

Extremities, Long Bones, AP Lateral

Hand and Wrist - AP 4. Laboratory Examination Fees:

Blood Chemistry

Fasting Blood Sugar

Blood Urea Nitrogen

Cholesterol

Creatinine

Uric Acid

Complete blood count

Hemoglobin/Hemotocrit Determination

Bleeding/Clotting Time

P 150.00 P 700.00 P 300.00 P 170.00

P 75.00 P 115.00 P 110.00 P 90.00 P 110.00 P 40.00 P 30.00 P 60.00

Section 310. Imposition of City Hospital Service Fees.- The following schedule of fees is hereby imposed for services of facilities rendered by the City Hospital:

Amount of Fee 1. Medical Fees

In Patient: SECTION 4. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If, for any reason, any section or

Ward Room P 450.00 provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other sections Delivery Room or provisions hereof not affected by such declaration shall continue to be in full

Normal Delivery (excluding medicine) P 5,000.00 force and effect.

Out-patient Service:

P.E. Consultation and Prescription SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon

(excluding laboratory and other specific examination) approval. *Free

Hypodermic, IM injection ENACTED, on the 10th day of November 2020, by a unanimous vote of all the

(excluding medicine) P 50.00 Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

Intravenous injection

(excluding medicine) P 50.00

General Surgical Dressing P 50.00 ATTESTED: CERTIFIED CORRECT:

Suturing of Wound P 50.00 2. Dental Services: For in the absence of the Secretary: SEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTE

Extraction per tooth Vice Mayor

(including anesthesia) P 80.00 Presiding Officer MA. THERESA A. REYES

Temporary filling per surface P 50.00 cns/bern Acting Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod

Permanent filling per surface P 50.00 (Local Legislative IV) DEC 23 Staff Officer APPROVED : ________________, 2020

Silicate cement P 50.00 ATTESTED:

Composite filling P 50.00

Prophylaxis P 50.00 3. X-ray Examination Fees

Chest X-ray (PA)

AP P 150.00

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

19th City Council 42nd Regular Session Series of 2020 PRESENT:

Councilor Vice Mayor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor

Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. - Temporary Presiding Officer Sebastian Z. Duterte Ralph O. Abella Nilo D. Abellera 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 R. Ibuyan Sr. Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Pamela A. Librado-Morata Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Bonifacio E. Militar 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 ORDINANCE NO. 0420-20 Series of 2020

AN ORDINANCE MANDATING THE STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL OR PHYSICAL DISTANCING OF PEOPLE AND OTHER RELEVANT MEASURES TO CURB THE SPREAD OF COVID – 19 DISEASE IN THE CITY OF DAVAO, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled, that: SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “Davao City Minimum Health Protocols for COVID-19 Ordinance.”.

SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS a. Confirmed Case – A person may be considered a “confirmed case” of COVID –19 only if he/she was tested at a national or subnational reference laboratory, or at a DOH – certified laboratory testing facility.

This is regardless of whether the person shows clinical signs and symptoms of COVID – 19. b. Community Quarantine – a measure taken to mitigate the spread of disease from one community to the other. c. Frontliners– include officers and members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), including barangay officials and members of tanod and other offices, agencies and instrumentalities of the government rendering emergency frontline services, border control and other critical services. d. Isolation – refers to the separation of a person or people known or reasonably believed to be infected or contagious from those who are not infected in order to prevent the spread of the disease. Isolation may be voluntary, or compelled by government or public health authorities. e. Other Frontliners – shall include service workers in private establishments providing basic necessities and such activities related to food and medicine production such as public markets, supermarkets, groceries, convenience stores, hospitals, medical clinics, pharmacies and drug stores, food preparation and delivery services, water refilling stations, manufacturing and processing plants of basic food products and medicines, banks, money transfer services, power, energy, water and telecommunication supplies and other facilities. f. Probable Case – a “probable case” of COVID – 19 is: 1. A suspect case who has been tested for COVID – 19 but the results are inconclusive.

2. A suspect case who has tested positive for COVID – 19 but the test was not conducted in a national or subnational coronavirus reference laboratory, or an officially accredited laboratory for confirmatory testing. g. Quarantine – refers to the separation of a person or people known or reasonably believed to have been exposed to a communicable disease but not yet symptomatic from others who have not been so exposed in order to prevent the possible spread of the disease. h. Social Distancing – is a set of non–pharmaceutical interventions (NPI) or measures taken to prevent the spread of a contagious disease by maintaining a physical distance between people and reducing the number of times people come into close contact with each other— with the recommended distance being one (1) to two (2) meters. i. Suspect Case – the following may be considered a “suspect case” of COVID – 19:

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1. A person with severe acute respiratory illness – fever 38°C or higher, and cough or sore throat, shortness of breath, and may even include severe pneumonia – whose cause is undetermined prior or testing for coronavirus.

2. A person with influenza – like illness – fever of 38°C or higher, and cough or sore throat – and who lives in or has traveled to an area that reported local transmission of the coronavirus during the 14 days prior to the onset of symptoms.

3. A person with influenza – like illness and has had contact with a confirmed or probable case (see definition of “probable case”) of COVID – 19 in two days prior to the onset of that confirmed/ probable case’s illness or before that confirmed/probable case showed negative on repeat testing.

4. A person with fever or cough or shortness of breath or other respiratory symptoms and is one of the following: 60 years old or older; with a comorbidity or pre – existing illness; in high-risk pregnancy; a health worker.

SECTION 3. SOCIAL DISTANCING IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES – Social distancing of at least one (1) meter (3 feet) radius from one person to another shall be strictly observed in the following places: a. Inside and outside of the business establishments, markets, pharmacies, banks, remittance centers, medical and quarantine facilities, private and government offices and other institutions authorized or allowed to operate under Community Quarantine. b. Entry/exit points, checkpoints, roads or alleys in the Barangays, subdivisions or villages.

SECTION 4. PERSONS RESPONSIBLE – The owner, president, general manager, or such other officer – in – charge of the areas mentioned in Section 3 shall designate adequate security or frontline personnel to ensure the proper observance of social distancing of people within their premises. The Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams shall take the lead in enforcing minimum health protocols in the Barangays. They shall be responsible in inspecting establishments for proper compliance, disseminating information on minimum health protocols, and implement the aims of this Ordinance in their areas of concern.

SECTION 5. SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES AND COMMUNITY QUARANTINE GUIDELINES a. Classes – Classes and all school activities in all levels in the City shall remain suspended until lifted by proper authorities. The City Government shall ensure that students remain in their homes during the class suspension. b. Mass gatherings – Mass gatherings such as movie screenings, concerts, sporting events and other leisure/entertainment activities, community assemblies, including religious activities and nonessential work related gatherings are generally prohibited, except when expressly allowed by proper authority. Essential work related activities may continue as long as strict social distancing, defined as the strict maintenance of a distance of at least one (1) meter radius between and among those present, is maintained during the entire activity. c. Community Quarantine – The City Government shall abide by the directives of the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in the imposition of Community Quarantine in their respective jurisdictions. Subject to qualifications that the Inter Agency Task Force (IATF) may further provide, all areas under Community Quarantine shall implement the following 1. Restrict the non–essential entry of people to the subject area, especially persons who are susceptible to infection (those 60 years old and above, immunocompromised or with co-morbidities, and pregnant women), except the following: a) health workers/ frontliners, b) authorized government officials, c) those travelling for medical or humanitarian reasons, d.) persons providing basic services and public utilities, and e.) essential workforce in the City Government; and 2. Restrict the non–essential exit of people out of the subject area, except: a) Health workers/frontliners b) authorized government officials and those travelling for medical or humanitarian reasons, c) persons allowed by proper authorities. d. Work arrangements – Alternative working arrangements, including but not limited to, work – from – home, and creation of skeleton workforce, may be implemented in the City. Flexible work arrangements are also encouraged in the private sector. For this purpose, the pertinent advisories of the Department of Labor and Employment, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the IATF shall apply. e. Establishments – all manufacturing, retail and service establishments authorized or allowed to operate shall remain open, but strict social distancing measures are required to be observed within their premises. Establishments catering to many customers should provide a sheltered waiting area where social distancing rules also apply. Such establishments are also encouraged to create a system to streamline transactions, e.g. appointment system, contactless/ cashless payment, and the like. All establishments are further required to strictly enforce minimum health protocols within their areas, and may deny entry or report to the Davao City Police Office, those persons not following social distancing and minimum health standards. f. Travel – with respect to travel restrictions to and from the City, all authorized workers, whether employed or self–employed, under the Community Quarantine will be allowed to travel. For this purpose, proof of employment and/or business must be presented at border checkpoint. g. Delivery of foods, medicines, and other essentials -the delivery of foods, medicines, and other essentials shall be unhampered, subject to applicable quarantine measures and curfew protocols. h. Mass Transportation – the operation of mass public transportation and public utility vehicles in the City shall be subject to the applicable

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operating capacity and protocol as provided by law. The placement of fixed plastic barriers between passengers shall be mandatory in all vehicles used for public transportation. These barriers should be installed in a manner that they effect minimum inconvenience to passengers, and should be rigid enough to not wiggle or flutter as the vehicle moves. Full disinfection of such vehicles, especially those areas accessible by passengers, should be done at least twice a day. i. Private Transportation – Social distancing, wearing of face masks and minimum health protocols shall be observed in all private vehicles at all times, even if operated with only a driver and without passengers. j. Motorcycles – motorcycle riders shall be required to wear fullface helmets at all times when riding a motorcycle. Subject to the requirements and specifications of the IATF in case of motorcycles with a back-rider, a fixed barrier should be placed between the driver and passenger.

SECTION 6. DESIGNATION OF FLOOR OR PAVEMENT MARKINGS – All business establishments, markets, pharmacies, banks remittance centers, medical and quarantine facilities, public and private offices and other institutions located in the City that are authorized to operate under any form of Community Quarantine (CQ) should designate floor or pavement markings within their premises of at least one meter (six feet) distance from one person to another to maintain the required social or physical distancing.

SECTION 7. PENALTY – Any establishment or juridical entity found in violation of any of the social distancing measures under this Ordinance shall be penalized in this manner: 1st offense - administrative fine of Five Thousand Pesos (Php 5,000.00) 2nd offense - administrative fine of Five Thousand Pesos (Php 5,000.00) and one (1) month suspension of business permit; 3rd offense - administrative fine of Five Thousand Pesos (Php 5,000.00) and three (3) month suspension of business permit; 4th offense - administrative fine of Five Thousand Pesos (Php 5,000.00) and six (6) months suspension of business permit; 5th offense - administrative fine of Five Thousand Pesos (Php 5,000.00) and one (1) year suspension of business permit.

If committed by an establishment or juridical entity, the owner, president, general manager or officer-in-charge of such establishment shall be held liable.

If the offender is a public officer or employee, an administrative case may also be filed against him/her pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991 or the Civil Service Laws, rules and regulations, as the case may be.

In case of natural persons found in violation of Section 3 and Section 5 of this Ordinance, a penalty of community service shall be imposed.

All fines collected will be divided in this manner: 60% to barangay making the citation, and 40% to the City Government.

SECTION 8. ORDINANCE VIOLATION RECEIPT/CITATION TICKET – An ORDINANCE VIOLATION RECEIPT, otherwise known as CITATION TICKET, shall be issued to violators of this Ordinance. The citation ticket shall state the name and address of the violator, the specific violation committed, and the provisions of the succeeding section, “No Contest Provision.” If the violation concerns a business establishment or a juridical entity, its owner, president, general manager, or officer-in-charge thereof shall be cited in the ticket.

SECTION 9. NO CONTEST PROVISION – Any person cited for violation of this Ordinance who does not wish to contest the same and is willing to pay voluntarily within five (5) days the fine imposed or to voluntarily render community service under this Ordinance prior to the filing of a complaint before the Office of the City Prosecutor shall be allowed to do so, and shall pay the corresponding administrative fine as cited in Section 7 at the Office of the City Treasurer. Availment of the No Contest Provision shall exempt a person from criminal liability under this Ordinance.

The City Legal Office and the City Treasurer’s Office shall provide for the procedure for the availment of the “No Contest Provision” and establish a case inventory and recording system of all violators of this Ordinance.

SECTION 10. INFORMATION DISSEMINATION – Proper information dissemination of this Ordinance, social distancing measures and minimum health protocols shall be performed in all establishments, offices, vehicles and other areas frequented by people.

SECTION 11. IMPLEMENTING OFFICES – The members of the Davao City Police Office, Task Force Davao, Davao City Public Safety and Security Command Center, Davao City Transport and Traffic Management Office, City Health Office, Barangay and SK Officials including members of Tanod, Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams, and other City Officials to be determined by the City Mayor.

SECTION 12. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid by a competent court, the remaining sections or provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 13. REPEALING CLAUSE – All ordinances, resolutions, rules or regulations which are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 14. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication, and shall remain in full force and effect until the declaration of the existence of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern is retracted by the World Health Organization, or when the State of Public Health Emergency due to COVID-19 in the country is lifted.

ENACTED, on the 24th day of November 2020, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

ATTESTED:

EDGAR P. IBUYAN JR. President Pro Tempore Temporary Presiding Officer cns/kjtq

ATTESTED:

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

APPROVED : ________________, 2020

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EDGEDAVAO Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod 19th City Council 5th Special Session Series of 2020 PRESENT: Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor ABSENT: Vice Mayor Councilor

Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. - Temporary Presiding Officer Ralph O. Abella Nilo D. Abellera 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 R. Ibuyan Sr. Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Pamela A. Librado-Morata Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Jaffar U. Marohomsalic 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 Sebastian Z. Duterte Bonifacio E. Militar

- On Official Business - On Sick Leave

ORDINANCE NO. 0417-20 Series of 2020 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0307-20, SERIES OF 2020, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE MANDATORY WEARING OF FACE MASKS AT ALL TIMES IN PUBLIC PLACES DURING THE COMMUNITY QUARANTINE AND/OR UNTIL AFTER THE STATE OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY IS LIFTED” Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled, that: SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0307-20, SERIES OF 2020, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE MANDATORY WEARING OF FACE MASKS AT ALL TIMES IN PUBLIC PLACES DURING THE COMMUNITY QUARANTINE AND/OR UNTIL AFTER THE STATE OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY IS LIFTED”.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENT – There shall be an amendment to Ordinance No. 0307-20, Series of 2020, to wit: FROM: SECTION 6. NO CONTEST PROVISION - A person liable or violator of this Ordinance who is apprehended or cited for violation and who does not wish to contest the violation and is willing to pay voluntarily the administrative penalty imposed upon him/her prior to the filing of formal charges with the proper court shall be allowed to pay a penalty of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) with the City Treasurer’s Office to avoid being criminally prosecuted within three (3) days from apprehension. Otherwise, the case shall be prosecuted in court. The no contest provision can only be availed once. All proceeds from the payment of the herein penalty imposed shall accrue to the City’s General Fund.

TO: SECTION 6. NO CONTEST PROVISION - A person liable or violator of this Ordinance who is apprehended or cited for violation and who does not wish to contest the violation and is willing to pay voluntarily the administrative penalty imposed upon him/her prior to the filing of formal charges with the proper court shall be allowed to pay a penalty of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) with the City Treasurer’s Office to avoid being criminally prosecuted within three (3) days from apprehension. Otherwise, the case shall be prosecuted in court. The no contest provision can only be availed once.

All proceeds from the payment of the herein imposed penalty shall be apportioned as follows: 1. Sixty percent (60%) of the penalty collected per apprehension shall accrue to the apprehending barangay; and, 2. Forty percent (40%) shall accrue to the General Fund of the City.

The share of the barangay shall be remitted directly to the barangay, without need of any further action, on a monthly basis within ten (10) days of the following month. Said amount shall be utilized for COVID-19 response and for other matters incidental thereto.

SECTION 3. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other sections or provisions hereof not affected by such declaration shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval.

ENACTED, on the 19th day of November 2020, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

ATTESTED:

For in the absence of the Secretary:

EDGAR P. IBUYAN JR. President Pro Tempore Temporary Presiding Officer cns/bern

ATTESTED:

DEC 28 APPROVED : ________________, 2020

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ANOTHER CHANCE Can Vic Saludar reclaim the world title?

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y the time this issue hits the press, the question must have been answered.

Is former Davao del Norte amateur standout Vic Saludar going to be a world champion or is he going down the twilight trail?

On Saturday night, the first world title fight to be held on Philippine soil during this pandemic will feature the former world champion Saludar against undefeated title prospect Robert Paradero for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) minimumweight title at Biñan Football Stadium in Laguna.

Both fighters comfortably made the 105-pound limit for the bout during the weighin on Friday.

The two also tested negative for COVID-19 following stringent

protocols, including a 14-day quarantine, ahead of their clash.

Saludar will attempt to become world champion again after losing the WBO strap to Wilfredo Mendez in Puerto Rico in 2019.

He holds a 20-4 record with 11 knockouts, while Paradero is unbeaten with 18-0 (12 knockouts).

The fight, the first title bout in the Philippines since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, will be a chance for the country to prove it can safely hold a major sporting event despite the virus.

"Having a world championship fight is a big honor even if fighters and officials are all local. This shows the Filipino athlete and

officials are as good as the rest of the world," said Games and Amusements Board (GAB) chair Baham Mitra.

"It's also a chance for us to showcase our fighters, officials and safety preparedness."

Saludar, who won the the WBO minimumweight belt by outpointing Ryuya Yamanaka in Japan in 2018, successfully defended the belt against Masataka Taniguchi in Japan in February 2019 before losing it to Mendez a few months later.

Saludar then bounced back with a knockout victory over Mike Kinaadman in December 2019.

Paradero, on the other hand, scored 4 stoppages in his past 5 bouts.

Former world champion Vic Saludar was once a promising amateur in the Davao del Norte boxing program.