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President Rodrigo Duterte receives his first dose of Sinopharm’s Covid-19 vaccine administered by Health Secretary Francisco Duque III at Malacañang Palace on Monday. Photo from Sen. Bong Go’s Facebook account

NEGA-SCAM No end to fake RT-PCR negative results at DIA despite apprehensions

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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte 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 Malacañang Golf (Malago) Clubhouse in Malacañang Park, Manila on Monday night. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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CTTO: No end to fake RT-PCR negative results at DIA despite apprehensions

By MAYA M. PADILLO

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since March 2021 when the “test-before-travel” requirement for all Davaobound flight passengers was implemented at DIA. The test-beforetravel requirement is in accordance with City Ordinance 0477-21, Series of 2021, or an ordinance providing for mandatory testing before entry into the city via DIA. its implementation is also considered as the best

line of defense for the city’s fights against Covid-19 and all its variants.

In an earlier interview, Tecson said some of the said passengers have presented fake RT-PCR test results from different alleged testing centers.

She said most forged test results are from Red Cross and Lord’s Grace and some without QR codes.

She added that there were also falsified test results coming from Cebu – University of Cebu Medical Center and Central Visayas Laboratory and even Zamboanga also had fake RT-PCR test results.

Tecson also shared there were few cases where flight passengers got their

RT-PCR test results from Cubao for a cost of P3,800 with receipt only to find out upon arriving at the DIA that it’s fake.

She assured that the personnel being deployed at DIA are equipped to check RT-PCR negative result of the passengers.

“Better than other destinations,” Tecson said.

Tecson also reminded passengers to get swabbed in legitimate hospitals and medical laboratories.

Based on the Department of Health Circular No. 2020-0391 the maximum price cap for swab test in private laboratories is P5,000 and P3,000 for public laboratories.

for himself the delivery of government services in this part of the country, especially in line with the mandate of TESDA, before proceeding to Koronadal City, South Cotabato for the Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security meeting.

“In the process, I see for myself the compliance and delivery of the services of TESDA and the

members of the Poverty Reduction Livelihood and Employment Cluster headed by the TESDA in the RTF ELCAC (Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict). It is the most important cluster to address the root cause of the communist insurgency, which is poverty that is experienced by our kababayans in the countryside,” Lapeña said.

He stressed that the TESDA aims to deliver its services to the farthest and hardest to reach barangays.

Lapeña held a consultation meeting with the tribal datus in far-flung areas of Davao Region to ask about their current condition and to determine if the government projects are delivered already to their communities, in accordance to the intentions

espite imposed penalties, there are still passengers/travelers presenting fake RT-PCR (reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction) negative result at the Davao International Airport (DIA).

City Tourism Operations Office and Davao City Airport Health Monitoring Team Head Gene Rose Tecson disclosed four were apprehended on May 2, 2021 and two on the next day.

“Yes po, sadly. Ang iba scam talaga. Di man tayo nagkulang, unless sa NCR, sila yun maghabol sa mga scammers,” Tecson said.

To date there are 102 passengers apprehended

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mid calls for the defunding of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTFELCAC), a military official called for unity on Monday for a “final push” to end the communist insurgency.

“It is then our prayer and hopes that we set aside politics and personal agenda for a while and work together as one in this final push to end the insurgency.

This we ask in the name of all those in the frontlines enduring immeasurable sacrifices away from their homes and the thousands who were scarred and died fighting this communist insurgency,” Maj. Gen. Ernesto Torres Jr., commander of the 10th Infantry Division (10ID), said in a statement.

Torres also lauded Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade, Jr. and Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy, the spokespersons of the government’s antiinsurgency task force, for providing Filipinos clarity on the insurgency problem

while “unmasking” the duplicity of the Communist Party of the PhilippinesNew People’s ArmyNational Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF).

“And they also sow fear among the members of the communist terrorist groups (CTGs), their ilks and their supporters. If only to end this five decadeslong insurgency, we whole-heartedly express our support to the two crusaders,” Torres said.

He also expressed frustration with individuals who supported the operation of communist terrorist group (CTG) in various communities.

“It is just very frustrating to realize that many among those who claim to be intellectuals and leaders in our society are too naïve to realize how the communist movement operates and how they have influenced every sector of our society, here and abroad, over the past half-century, almost undisturbed,” Torres

of President Duterte.

He said that the president wants a comfortable life for Filipinos in the countryside and for government to truly deliver.

Lapeña stressed making the Indigenous Peoples satisfied is a very strong guarantee to address the communist insurgency.

“Making good with our promise will guarantee that they will no longer

exploited by the rebels,” he said.

Lapeña pointed out that the government will continue to be present in the countryside defying the Communist Party chair Jose Maria Sison’s pronouncement that the rebels are in the countryside because the government is not there.

He said in accordance

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TESDA chief checks on projects in Davao City’s remote areas

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echnical Education and Skills Development Authority SecretaryGeneral Isidro Lapeña visited various poverty alleviation projects in geographically isolated and depressed areas (GIDAs) of Davao City to see the progress of their implementation.

He bared he personally wanted to see and to check

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In a place with no mobile phone signal, like Brgy. Miarayon in Talakag, Bukidnon, people find contentment in the simple joys of life. Photo taken May 2, 2021 by H. MARCOS C. MORDENO/MindaNews

Young adults urged to get right info to prevent vaccination fears

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e encourage e v e r y adolescent and young adult to share information that are accurate and right. Get the sources from the right websites: for example; the Department of Health (DOH), World Health Organization (WHO), or other nations’ disease centers,” said Tagum Health Education Promotion Officer Rae Katherine Apura.

Apura explained during Kapihan sa DavNor on April 28, 2021 that senior citizens have the tendency to easily believe what is presented to them.

“We have to inform them [the youth] also to not create fears. Kung unsay inyong tanan makita diha

sa social media especially sa Facebook, e-share dayun nimo, these are not all true (Whatever you see on social media, especially on Facebook, which you quickly share, these are not all true),” she said.

While people spreading “fake news” are subject to legal penalties by Republic Act No. 11469, she expressed the need for accurate information, in order “to ease the fears and confusion among the elderly people.”

This as Tagum City Health Office (CHO) Immunization ProgramDivision Head, Dr. Princess Dyann WagasDumandagan, revealed that the immunization program in the city is set to inoculate

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No changes on the allowed 50% bus capacity: LTFRB 11

By MAYA M. PADILLO

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he regional office of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB 11) reminded bus operators/drivers that there are no changes on the allowed 50 percent passenger capacity to ensure that the minimum health standards will be observed inside the bus.

LTFRB 11 regional director Nonito “Dondon” Llanos III issued the statement following a report on social media of a public utility bus wherein passengers are seating side by side.

“No changes still at 50 percent capacity,” he said.

A certain Cyril James Tagud Bual posted that passengers of a Yellow Bus traveling from Ecoland terminal to Digos are seating side by side.

“Puwede ba ni nga tapadtapad na ang mga pasahero sa bus? Right now in Yellow Bus from Ecoland to Digos.

Solo traveler po ako. Kani sila gipasakay gawas sa termina,” he posted.

Llanos said drivers/ operators will be penalized with a fine of P5,000 per violation.

“If rampant they’ll be summoned,” he added.

Meanwhile, Llanos together with the team of LTFRB 11 recently visited the Digos City Satellite Bus Terminal to ensure that the protection and health

protocols are followed.

The team also distributed face shields to travelers and bus drivers who were at the terminal with the help of Congresswoman Claudine Diana Bautista and the Dumper party-list. It was to remind and encourage safety and health protocols for both passengers and bus terminal patrons.

A poster with the 7 commandments of the InterAgency Task Force (IATF) guidelines was also mounted to remind everyone to always observe the health protocols.

t the recently conducted Media Forum on Trafficking in Persons and Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation by the Talikala Inc., AWO International, and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA XI), media practitioners from all over the Davao Region have gathered virtually and physically to be educated with regards to the urgency of emphasizing societal issues such as trafficking and exploitation of individuals.

Talikala Inc. Executive Director Jeanette LaurelAmpog bared how the said activity will be beneficial in helping disseminate relevant information to the public with regards to the threats of trafficking, sexual abuse, and exploitation of

men, women, and children.

‘We saw how the media has an important role in terms of raising the awareness of the public in protecting men, women, and children from trafficking, online sexual abuse, and exploitation of children,’ Ampog said.

The media forum also aims to engage local media practitioners as working partners in the fight against trafficking and exploitation of men, women, and children by inviting them further to participate in training that will hone their skills in exposing the issues of exploitation, and trafficking in persons.

‘After this activity, there will also be activities with the media to train them on how to handle stories that

involve issues of exploitation of children, trafficking, and online sexual abuse,’ Ampog added.

Cindy Golosinda of the non-government organization Lawig Bubai also added that it is vital for media practitioners to be aware of how the current COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the threat of trafficking, exploitation, and online sexual abuse towards individuals due to the decline in employment opportunities.

‘There is always a cycle where we will be forced to come back to our old means of employment - to get trafficked again and again because of our current economic situation especially now during this [COVID-19] pandemic. (PIA XI/KPLCaro)

Media tapped as partners in fight vs. trafficking and exploitation

OIC: SPMC’s ICU beds for Covid-19 at critical level A T he head of Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) has pressed the alarm on the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds for Covid-19 patients which now sits at critical level.

Dr. Ricardo Audan, OIC Medical Center Chief of SPMC, said as of May 3, 2021, from a total of 35 ICU beds, 28 beds are occupied while from the total 337 beds at the isolation ward, 165 beds are occupied.

“We are okay with our Covid-19 isolation ward but our ICU beds for Covid ay nasa critical level na,” said Audan.

Audan said SPMC has added five ICU beds in case

all available ICU beds will be occupied.

Last month, SPMC was reverted as the sole Covid-19 referral hospital in the city after the private hospitals stopped accepting Covid-19 patients in preparation for the possible mega surge of Covid-19 cases in Davao City.

It can be recalled that there were a total of 17 identified private hospitals that were ordered to allocate 20 percent of their total bed capacity for Covid-19 patients.

Meanwhile, based on the Regional Situation Update on COVID-19 in Davao Region as of 5

p.m. of May 03, 2021, the Department of HealthDavao Center for Health Development reported 27 new cases of Covid-19 in the region bringing the total number of active cases to 864.

Of these new cases, 24 are from Davao City, one is from Davao del Sur, one is from Davao del Norte, and one is from Davao Oriental.

There are three death cases reported and among these, two are from Davao City and one is from Davao del Norte.

There are also 67 recoveries reported and among these, 36 are from Davao del Norte, 16 from

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BDO NETWORK BANK, INC. Balance Sheet – Head Office and Branches (As of March 31, 2021) ASSETS Cash and Cash Items Due from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Due from Other Banks Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss Available-for-Sale (AFS) Financial Assets - Net Held-to-Maturity (HTM) Financial Assets - Net Unquoted Debt Securities Classified as Loans - Net Investments in Non-Marketable Equity Security - Net

AMOUNT (PHP) 1,924,482,200.59 49,731,015.77 2,598,157,279.58 0.00 5,694,120,654.54 333,573,449.96 0.00 0.00

Loans and Receivables - Net Loans to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Interbank Loans Receivable Loans and Receivables - Others Loans and Receivables Arising from RA/CA/PR/SLB General Loan Loss Provision

31,933,781,194.79 0.00 0.00 32,148,787,414.93 0.00 215,006,220.14

Other Financial Assets Equity Investment in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures - Net Bank Premises, Furniture, Fixture and Equipment - Net Real and Other Properties Acquired - Net Non-Current Assets Held for Sale Other Assets - Net Net Due from Head Office/Branches/Agencies, if any (Philippine branch of a foreign bank) TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Financial Liabilities Designated at Fair Value through Profit or Loss Deposit Liabilities Due to Other Banks Bills Payable a) BSP (Rediscounting and Other Advances) b) Interbank Loans Payable c) Other Deposit Substitute d) Others Bonds Payable - Net Unsecured Subordinated Debt - Net Redeemable Preferred Shares Special Time Deposit Due to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Other Financial Liabilities Other Liabilities Net Due to Head Office/Branches/Agencies (Philippine branch of a foreign bank) TOTAL LIABILITIES STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Capital Stock Other Capital Accounts Retained Earnings Assigned Capital TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

494,127,643.19 0.00 1,961,411,804.78 3,741,613.22 0.00 1,229,163,301.16 0.00 46,222,290,157.58 0.00 38,711,444,169.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 472,243,897.94 810,023,715.74 0.00 39,993,711,782.83 5,806,871,778.55 (67,443,608.13) 489,150,204.33 0.00 6,228,578,374.75 46,222,290,157.58

CONTINGENT ACCOUNTS Guarantees Issued Financial Standby Letters of Credit Performance Standby Letters of Credit Commercial Letters of Credit Trade Related Guarantees Commitments Spot Foreign Exchange Contracts Securities Held Under Custodianship by Bank Proper Trust Department Accounts a) Trust and Other Fiduciary Accounts b) Agency Accounts c) Advisory/Consultancy Derivatives Others TOTAL CONTINGENT ACCOUNTS

AMOUNT (PHP) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,635,286.15 5,635,286.15

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Gross total loan portfolio (TLP) Specific allowance for credit losses on the TLP Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) a) Gross NPLs b) Ratio of gross NPLs to gross TLP (%) c) Net NPLs d) Ratio of Net NPLs to gross TLP (%) e) Ratio of total allowance for credit losses to gross NPLs (%) f) Ratio of specific allowance for credit losses on the gross TLP to gross NPLs (%) Classified Loans & Other Risk Assets, gross of allowance for credit losses DOSRI Loans and receivables, gross allowance of credit losses Ratio of DOSRI loans and receivables, gross of allowance for credit losses, to gross TLP (%) Gross non-performing DOSRI loans and receivables Ratio of gross non-performing DOSRI loans and receivables to TLP (%) Percent Compliance with Magna Carta (%) a) 8% for Micro and Small Enterprises b) 2% for Medium Enterprises Return on Equity (ROE) (%) Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) on Solo Basis, as prescribed under existing regulations a) Total CAR (%) b) Tier 1 Ratio (%) Equity Tier 1 is only applicable to all Universal and Commercial c) Common Tier 1 Ratio (%) [Common Banks and their subsidiary banks.]

Deferred Charges not yet Written Down Unbooked Allowance for Credit Losses on Financial Instruments Received

33,880,346,057.86 1,731,558,642.93 2,256,811,511.44 6.66 950,830,774.74 2.81 86.25 76.73 3,878,844,091.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11.57 0.01 7.53 13.70 12.87 12.87 0.00 0.00

We, Rogelio C. Basco and Jesus Antonio S. Itchon of the above-mentioned bank do solemnly swear that all matters set forth in the above balance sheet are true and correct to our best knowledge and belief.

(SGD.) ROGELIO C. BASCO Operations Group Head

(SGD.) JESUS ANTONIO S. ITCHON President

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 30th day of April 2021 at Davao City, Philippines, affiant exhibiting their Driver License No. N03-08-001465 and SSS No. 03-6988730-4 respectively.

Doc. No. 207 Book No. 1 Page No. 43 Series of 2021

(SGD.) ANDREI JOSEF Y. KASILAG Appointment No. 2021-095-202 Notary Public until December 31, 2021 6/F, BDO Network Bank Corporate Center Km. 9, Sasa, Davao City

Roll No. 58987 IBP Lifetime Member No. 015369 | Davao City PTR O.R. No. 5025539 | 01/05/2021 MCLE Compliance No. VI-0018648 | 02/18/2021

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“The negotiations are ongoing,” Pacquiao said a Monday media meeting.

“I will not go into details

so that there will not be any problems.

“That will be included in the announcement,” he

added when outlining his intentions.

MANNY PACQUIAO FUTURE

MGB welcomes lifting of mining moratorium by PRRD

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau XI welcomes Executive Order No. 130, Series 2021 by President Rodrigo R. Duterte issued on April 14, 2021. Section 1 provides the Lifting of the Moratorium on Mineral Agreements amending what was previously contained under Section 4 of Executive Order No. 79, Series 2012 by former President Benigno Aquino, III. In Region XI, nineteen (19) applications for Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) were affected at the time of the implementation of Executive Order No. 79, two (2) of which were converted to Applications for Exploration Permit (EP). As of today, There are seventeen (17) applications for MPSA, of which twelve (12) were previously endorsed to MGB Central Office for final evaluation but were returned due to moratorium. So far, there are only two (2) large scale operating mines in Region XI namely; Apex Mining Co., Inc. (AMCI) in Davao de Oro and Holcim Mining Development Corporation (HMDC) in Davao City.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources and The Mines and Geosciences Bureau have instituted relevant reforms to elevate the standards in mining industry under the principle of responsible mining, to wit: 1. DENR Administrative Order No. 2017-07 – Mandating Mining Contractors to Participate in the Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI) 2. DENR Administrative Order No. 2018-19 – Guidelines for Additional Environmental Measures for Operating Surface Metallic Mines.

3. DENR Administrative Order No. 2018-20-Providing for a New Guidelines in the Evaluation and Approval of Three-Year-Development/Utilization Work Program 4. MGB Memorandum Circular No. 2018-01 – Guidelines in the Conduct of Apprehension, Seizure, Confiscation, and Disposition of Illegally Sourced Minerals/Mineral Products and By-Products, Tools, Conveyances, and Equipment Used 5. MGB Memorandum Circular No. 2018-02 – Guidelines for Compliance Monitoring and Rating/ Scorecard of Mining Permits/Contracts.

6. MGB Memorandum Circular No. 2020-010 – Harmonizing the Mining Production Capacity Threshold for Limit of Mining Permit/Contract and the Pertinent Environmental Compliance Certificate The Mines and Geosciences Bureau XI is waiting for implementing issuance for the said Executive Order.

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11 Libby Road, Bago Gallera Davao City Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB Ordinary Regular Service.

Case No. R11-EV-FC-2021-4-1269 (2015-XI-01269) CRISOLOGO A. GOTAS, Petitioner

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Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11 Libby Road, Bago Gallera Davao City Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ Ordinary Regular Service.

Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2021-4-622 (2015-XI-00622) ARNULFO J. LLORCA, Petitioner

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Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11 Libby Road, Bago Gallera Davao City Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB Ordinary Regular Service.

Case No. R11-EV-FC-2021-4-216 (2015-XI-00216) ARITAS C. DAGOHOY, Petitioner

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NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Pubic Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a FILCAB Ordinary Regular service on the route: CIRCULATION ROUTE 5 with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on July 5, 2021. In the petition filed on April 19, 2021, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Pubic Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Ordinary Regular service on the route: CIRCULATION ROUTE 4 with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on June 20, 2021. In the petition filed on April 21, 2021, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Pubic Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a FILCAB Ordinary Regular service on the route: ULAS with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on June 19, 2021. In the petition filed on April 16, 2021, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on JULY 6, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on JULY 13, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on JUNE 29, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Davao City, Philippines, April, 26, 2021.

Davao City, Philippines, April, 26, 2021.

Davao City, Philippines, April, 26, 2021.

NONITO A LLANOS III Regional Director

NONITO A LLANOS III Regional Director

NONITO A LLANOS III Regional Director

Petitioner, Crisologo A. Gotas, Porrasdel Pilar Sts., Bo. Obrero, 15-B, Davao City Counsel, Atty. Placido A. Garde, Jr., 2/F Uncle Mark Bldg., Quimpo Blvd., Davao City

Petitioner, Arnulfo J. Llorca, Blk. 11 Lot 35, Toscana Subd., Bago Gallera, Davao City Counsel, Atty. Placido A. Garde, Jr., 2/F Uncle Mark Bldg., Quimpo Blvd., Davao City

Petitioner, Aritas C. Dagohoy, Blk. 43 Lot 4, NHA, Ma-a, Davao City Counsel, Atty. Raul C. Espina, Room 203, Villa-Abrille Bldg., R. Magsaysay St., Davao City

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Garcia may not be the final chapter as Pacquiao certainly has ambitions of fighting for another title. Talks with Terence Crawford failed but could resurface if Pacquiao has time.

Errol Spence is also on the radar, but it’s

whether Pacquiao’s political duties will allow for an extended stay or not.

That elusive rematch with Floyd Mayweather hasn’t transpired as the sixth anniversary recently came and went.

Should Pacquiao retire this year, though,

there’s no reason why the pair could revisit the most lucrative Pay Per View of all time for a second installment on the exhibition circuit in a few years.

Revenge will always be in the air where those two are concerned.

the second priority group, the senior citizens.

“Pre-registration nagsugod na ta. So kung kinsa tong wala pa, naa tay mga designated barangay social workers, sila ang gakuha ug data sa mga citizens diha sa barangay (We have started the preregistration. For those who

have yet to register, we have designated barangay social workers who will gather the data of citizens in the respective barangays),” she said.

She added that for those capable, they may also register online through this link https://forms.gle/ WnX58vwikiNvXghK6 as

posted in Tagum City Health Office’s Facebook Page.

As the city is set to vaccinate the second priority group, the senior citizens, Apura advised that the best thing the adolescents can do is to help their grandmothers and grandfathers in getting registered. (Jan Vincent Leuterio/PIA-XI)

explained.

As one of the prime movers on the campaign against the CTGs, Torres said they have a good chance to catch up, reverse the tide to favor the government,

sustain the gains, and finally defeat the communist rebel movement.

“For the first time, the CPP-NPA-NDF has been given a bitter pill that they struggle to swallow. The

NTF ELCAC provides the mechanism and programs to finally put an end to the communist insurgency. And this must be understood and realized by all peace-loving Filipinos,” he said.

One of the programs of the NTF ELCAC is the Barangay Development Program (BDP), with the end goal of bringing development to former conflict-prone communities, which has identified 822 barangays nationwide that were former guerilla fronts of the CPPNPA-NDF. Of the PHP19-billion total budget of the NTFELCAC, PHP16.5 billion is allotted for the development of 822 barangays cleared of insurgency.

Each recipient barangay would receive PHP20 million for the following: farm-to-market road worth PHP12 million; classrooms (PHP3 million); water and sanitation systems (PHP2 million); health station (PHP1.5 million); and livelihood projects (PHP1.5 million).

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CALLS... FROMP2 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11 Libby Road, Bago Gallera Davao City

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a TH FREIGHT TRUCK Service.

Case No. R11-EVTH-2021-4-904 (2015-XI00904/2016-20190) ARNOLD D. NAVALES, Petitioner x--------------------------------x NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Pubic Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a TH FREIGHT TRUCK service on the route: WITHIN DAVAO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on June 19, 2021. In the petition filed on April 16, 2021, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on JULY 6, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address.

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

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

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

Davao City, Philippines, April, 26, 2021.

NONITO A LLANOS III Regional Director Petitioner, Arnold D. Navales, Lot 10, Pioneer Village, Buhangin, Davao City Counsel, Atty. Placido A. Garde, Jr., 2/F Uncle Mark Bldg., Quimpo Blvd., Davao City

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11 Libby Road, Bago Gallera Davao City Petition for Consolidation of Existing Individual Franchise Holders into a Single Juridical Entity under the name of DIGOS PADADA TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE (DIPATRANSCO) pursuant to the PUV Modernization Program.

Case No. R11-CC-FC/PJ-2021-3-058 (2016-XI-00231/2009-XI-00572) (2015-XI-01030/2002-XI-00060-DS) (2014-XI-00560/2000-XI-00026-DS) (2012-XI-00905/2003-XI-00022-DS) (2016-XI-01350/2002-XI-00101-DS) KIM L. ALBERCA, ROLANDO A. ALMARIO, RICKY C. BLANCO, ROLAND. R. BULAT-AG, SR., TESSIE A. CANTORNE, WILREDO C. MANTO, ANTONIO Y. ROM, BENJAMIN D. RUGUIAN, RENATO G. SOLMAYOR AND ELRIC Y. UBUNGEN, Petitioners x--------------------------------x

NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Pubic Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of FILCAB/PUJ DUAL/ORDINARY REGULAR service for the transportation of passengers and freight along the line: DIGOS CITY-MALALAG (DAVAO DEL SUR) AND VICE VERSA with the use of a total of TEN (10) units, which Certificates are still valid and subsisting up to April 10, 2021, December 31, 2021, February 27, 2023, July 17, 2022, January 29, 2022, October 19, 2021, May 21, 2022, April 8, 2023, October 6, 2023 and December 19, 2022, respectively. In the petition filed on March 31, 2021, petitioners requests authority to CONSOLIDATE the certificates of Public Convenience under One (1) Certificate pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 2018-008 re: Consolidation of Franchise Holders in Compliance with Department Order No. 2017-011, otherwise known as the Omnibus Franchising Guidelines (OFG) and MC 2019-066 or the Simplified Process for Applications for Consolidation o Individual and Existing Franchise Holders in compliance with the PUVMP and the Department Order No. 2017-11 (OFG).

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on JUNE 29, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address.

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

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

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

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Davao City, Philippines, April, 19,

NONITO A LLANOS III Regional Director Petitioner, Digos Padada Transport Cooperative (DIPATRANSCO), San Jose Highway, San Jose (Balutakay), Digos City Counsel, Atty. Placido A. Garde, Jr., 2/F Uncle Mark Bldg., Quimpo Blvd., Davao City

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with the EO 70, which creates the National Task Force to End the Local Communist Armed Conflict, the government will guarantee the delivery of basic services and capability of the people in the countryside.

Lapeña mulled of providing solar light to every household in barangays declared cleared by the security forces.

He assessed that it would take time to give electricity from post to post since road construction is required.

“Habang walang kalsada, bibigyan na natin sila ng ilaw, kasi ang pakiramdam ng mga tao roon ay biglang gagaan at iyon mismo ay isang pakiramdam na umabot na rin ang serbisyo ng gobyerno,” (As there are still no roads we will give them lighting, people will feel lighter and they will feel that government services has reached them),”Lapeña said.

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Davao City, nine from Davao Oriental, four from Davao del Sur, and two from Davao de Oro. All cases reported are local cases. By Maya M. Padillo

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On the proliferation of fake RT-PCR (reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction) negative results at the Davao International Airport (DIA) despite several apprehensions:

Yes po, sadly. Ang iba scam talaga. Di man tayo nagkulang, unless sa NCR, sila yun maghabol sa mga scammers.”

GENE ROSE TECSON

CITY TOURISM OPERATIONS OFFICER AND HEAD OF THE DAVAO CITY AIRPORT HEALTH MONITORING TEAM

EDITORIAL PH-Aus Friendship The Philippines and Australia are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations and this early, preparations are underway in both countries to commemorate the partnership.

Davao City has declared in the past the celebration of the Philippines-Australia Friendship Day and hopefully, it will also be celebrated this year under the leadership of Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. Hundreds of Dabawenyos have made Australia their home, and there is also a growing number of Dabawenyos on student and working visas.

On Monday, Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Steven Robinson AO said strengthening partnership in civil maritime security will be a key element to commemorate the 75th diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Australia on May 22. Robinson said Australia is expanding its engagement on maritime cooperation with the Philippines focusing on governance, systems, processes, interagency coordination, marine natural resources management, environment protection, technical assistance, research, and work-

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The Australian envoy must have touched on the critical situation in the West Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, which he said “all countries should subscribe to the rules, the norms, and the laws that govern the free passage through international waters.”

Australia supports the adherence to international law particularly (the) United Nations Convention for the Law of the Sea and other norms and laws that governs our international waterways and has expressed concern if there is any action taken by any country that seeks to inhibit that free passage and the freedom of navigation, the freedom of overflying.

Australia is no stranger to making a concrete stand on international issues and in this particular matter it vowed to express its views when it matters.

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Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod 19th City Council 45th Regular Session Series of 2020 PRESENT: Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. - Temporary 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 Dante L. Apostol Sr. Councilor Conrado C. Baluran Councilor Jessica M. Bonguyan Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan Councilor Pilar C. Braga Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang Councilor Jonard C. Dayap Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Councilor Pamela A. Librado-Morata Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Councilor Alberto T. Ungab Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III

ABSENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte - On Official Business

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the lost or damaged FM Pass every week, in order that a replacement with the same Control Number can be issued.

SECTION 5. PROHIBITED ACTS – The following offenses are Prohibited Acts under this Ordinance, without prejudice to the filing of other criminal, civil or administrative liabilities: a. TAMPERED OR FORGED FM PASS – Any person who shall tamper with an FM Pass to change any important part thereof, without the authority of the issuing barangay- such as changing the names of the holder or the control number given- or shall forge a fake FM Pass to make it appear that it is valid, or shall use a tampered or forged FM Pass shall be penalized with an administrative fine of Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000). b. UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OF FM PASS – Any person or establishment who shall reproduce FM Passes without the expressed authority of the City Government of Davao shall be penalized with administrative fine of Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000). The manager or owner of any such establishment shall also be held liable. c. MISREPRESENTATION IN THE USE OF FM PASS – Any person who shall misrepresent themselves as the persons whose names are indicated in the FM Pass, when the names therein clearly refer to different persons, shall be penalized with an administrative fine of Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000).

SECTION 6. ORDINANCE VIOLATION RECEIPT/CITATION TICKET – An Ordinance Violation Receipt, otherwise known as a “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”.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) and such other appropriate enforcers as may be commissioned by the City Mayor shall have the power to apprehend violators of this Ordinance and issue citation tickets.

The City Mayor may deputize Barangay Officials or representatives of the private sector, non-government organizations and government organizations in the strict implementation of this Ordinance, as the need arises.

ORDINANCE NO. 0455-20 Series of 2020

SECTION 7. 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 Prosecutor shall be allowed to do so, and shall pay the corresponding administrative fine as cited in Section 5 at the Office of the City Treasurer. Availment of the No-Contest Provision shall exempt a person from criminal liability under this Ordinance.

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF THE NEW FOOD AND MEDICINE PASS, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “FM PASS ORDINANCE” IN THE CITY OF DAVAO

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.

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

All proceeds from the payment of the herein imposed penalty shall be apportioned as follows:

SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as the “FM PASS ORDINANCE OF DAVAO CITY.”

1. Sixty Percent (60%) of the penalty collected per apprehension shall accrue to the apprehending barangay; and

SECTION 2. USE – The Food and Medicine Pass (FM Pass) shall only be used for the purpose of buying food and/or medicines, and shall be used as follows: a. Two individuals who belong to the same household may be named in the pass, but only one named person can use it at any given time.

2. Forty Percent (40%) shall accrue to the General Fund of the City.

b. The FM Pass must be used with the DQR Code or when necessary, a valid government issued ID, company issued ID/Certificate of Employment, or school ID, to verify the name indicated therein. c. The FM Pass will follow the odd/even scheme through the last digit of the Control Number: 1. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 can only be used on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2. 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 can only be used on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 3. The FM Pass cannot be used on a Sunday. d. The FM Pass cannot be used during curfew hours. e. The FM Pass can be used in any Congressional District. f. Minors and senior citizens cannot be issued an FM Pass, unless it can be proven by the barangay through a barangay certification that such individuals live alone or live with others who may be immuno-compromised. g. Persons addressing medical and public emergencies shall be exempted from the use of the FM Pass, subject to the existing guidelines of the City Government of Davao.

SECTION 3. FM PASS MASTER LIST – Every barangay shall create and maintain a master list of all households and individuals who have been given an FM Pass. The master list should have the control number per household and the names of both the primary pass holder and the alternative pass holder.

SECTION 4. LOST OR DAMAGED FM PASS – All FM Pass holders are advised to keep their FM Pass safe and undamaged and keep a copy of their Control Number. If the FM Pass is lost or damaged: a. Residents should submit their Names and Control Number to the Barangay and have it verified so that they can claim a Temporary Barangay Certificate, as a replacement. b. The Barangay will issue a Temporary Barangay Certificate with the same Control Number as the lost or damaged FM Pass. This Temporary Barangay Certificate is valid only until the date specifically provided therein by their respective barangays. c. The Temporary Barangay Certificate should be accounted for and submitted to their respective Team Leaders who shall collect the Control Numbers of

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 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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 15th day of December 2020, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

ATTESTED:

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

CHARITO N. SANTOS Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Government Department Head II)

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

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE ODF THE NEW FOOD AND MEDICINE PASS, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “FM PASS ORDINANCE” IN THE CITY OF DAVAO

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19th City Council 45th 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 ABSENT: 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 Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus 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

Pamela A. Librado-Morata - On Domestic Emergency Leave Jaffar U. Marohomsalic - On Sick Leave

ORDINANCE NO. 0431-20 Series of 2020 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE MANDATORY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAFE DAVAO QR (DQR) FOR ALL ESTABLISHMENTS AND ALL INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING NON-RESIDENTS OF DAVAO CITY

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e. Persons in Authority – any person directly vested with jurisdiction, whether as an individual or as a member of some court or governmental corporation, board, or commission, shall be deemed a person in authority. A barrio captain and a barangay chairman shall also be deemed a person in authority.

SECTION 4. DQR FOR INDIVIDUALS – All individuals, including non-residents of Davao City are required to register and use their respective DQR to enter and move within Davao City and are required to bring their DQR if they go outside of their residence gate or beyond three (3) meters from their houses for structures without gates. This demographic includes individuals belonging to the vulnerable age or those below 18 years old and above 65 years old. Such individuals shall be issued a one-time, permanent, and/or unique DQR upon successful online registration.

Further, the Safe Davao QR (DQR) system should be strictly implemented to strengthen and improve contact tracing in the City as it encountered challenges due to the rising COVID-19 cases in the City. In these cases, the demographics mentioned above shall use their QR Codes for the following purposes: A. As pass to enter and travel inside Davao City for goods and accessing essential services or for work/business only; B. As a pass in law enforcement checkpoints and barangay patrols implementing the prohibition on non-essential travel; C. As a contact tracing record for entry and exit in all public or private offices and establishments; D. As a pass for random scanning if an individual goes outside his residence gate or beyond three (3) meters from their houses for structures without gates.

Barangay personnel are tasked to scan people within their area of responsibility to check violation on the prohibition of non-essential travel; E. All airplane travelers landing in the Davao International Airport (DIA) shall register for two codes: their QR code for exit which is the Health Declaration form in the DIA and their DQR. SECTION 4.1. DQR FOR ESTABLISHMENTS – All establishments within the jurisdiction of the City of Davao are likewise required to register and secure their respective DQR. SECTION 5. PROOF OF ESSENTIAL TRAVEL IN CHECKPOINTS – The following are documents to prove essential travel, to wit: A. A valid employee ID (a photocopy may be presented by drivers who drop-off and pick up the employee); B. Employer/Principal Certification for those who have no employer-employee relationship;

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

C. Business Permit or any other document to prove travel is to access essential goods and services for work/business may be required by checkpoint personnel;

SECTION 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE MANDATORY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAFE DAVAO QR (DQR) FOR ALL ESTABLISHMENTS AND ALL INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING NON-RESIDENTS OF DAVAO CITY”.

D. In cases of buying of food, goods, medicines, and services, checkpoint personnel may require a valid government issued ID and proof of purpose and intention;

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY – Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that the State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them. Moreover, the City Mayor issued Executive Order No. 60, or An Order Providing for the Guidelines of the Safe Davao QR (DQR).

In addition, Section 16 of Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991 provides: Section 16. General Welfare. – Every local government unit shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare. Within their respective territorial jurisdictions, local government units shall ensure and support, among other things, the preservation and enrichment of culture, promote health and safety, enhance the right of the people to a balanced ecology, encourage and support the development of appropriate and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve public morals, enhance economic prosperity and social justice, promote full employment among their residents, maintain peace and order, and preserve the comfort and convenience of their inhabitants.

Further, as articulated in Republic Act 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act, “It is the policy of the State to protect the fundamental human right of privacy, of communication while ensuring free flow of information to promote innovation and growth”. All law enforcement personnel, barangay officials, and private establishments mandated to scan the DQR shall be liable to keep all the records confidential.

The DQR shall be used solely for contact tracing purposes.

SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS – For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following terms shall means: a. Safe Davao QR (DQR) – refers to the electronic contact tracing and travel pass platform intended to implement contactless gathering and electronic storage of data. b. All Individuals – refers to all individuals currently residing in Davao City and nonresidents who need to enter the City for essential or work/business purposes. c. Vulnerable Age – refers to all individuals below eighteen (18) years old and above 65. d. Establishments – refer to all government and private offices, event venues, hospitals, hotels, malls, stores, groceries, mini-marts, restaurants, carinderias, “palengkes”, places of worship, educational institutions and all other offices, establishments and organizations, including their sub-offices or branches.

E. Subject to such further issuances on proof of essential travel in chekpoints issued by the City Mayor.

SECTION 6. EXEMPTION IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCIES OR NATURAL DISASTERS – The use of DQR and proof of essential travel is not applicable in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.

SECTION 7. REGISTRATION FOR INDIVIDUALS – For the purpose of registration, the following requirements should be prepared before going online to access the DQR link: A. A clear photo of one (1) valid ID. The following is the list of valid IDs: 1. Social Security System (SSS)/ Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Card; 2. Land Transportation Office (LTO) Driver’s License. Student Permit may be accepted if in card format; 3. Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) ID; 4. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)/ Integrated Department of Labor and Employment (iDole) card; 5. Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Voter’s ID or Voter’s Certification from the Election Officer with Dry Seal; 6. Philippine National Police (PNP) Firearm’s License; 7. Senior Citizen ID; 8. Airman License (issued August 2016 onwards); 9. Philippine Postal ID; 10. School ID; 11. Passport; 12. In the absence of a valid ID, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) copy of birth certificate.

B. A clear photo of the individual with the valid ID or birth certificate beside his face; C. A clear photo of the individual, facing the camera and showing the entire face (face masks or coverings are prohibited); D. A valid mobile phone number; E. A valid email address.

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The DQR is free and can be saved on the mobile phone or printed on a sheet of paper.

SECTION 7.1 REGISTRATION FOR ESTABLISHMENTS – For the purpose of registration, the following requirements should be prepared before going online to access the DQR Link: a) Establishment name; b) Business permit number; c) Establishment type; d) Complete address indicating the Barangay; e) Contact person and contact number; f) Valid email address.

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a. First Offense – an amount of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) will be meted for the violators of this Ordinance. b. Second Offense – an amount of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) for the second offense. c. Third Offense – an amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P1,500.00), or one (1) month imprisonment, or both, for the third offense.

Any shop or person guilty of tampering or hacking the online link shall be prosecuted for cybercrimes under Republic Act No. 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. Acts constituting violations of Republic Act No. 10173 or the Data Privacy Act shall likewise be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

SECTION 8. GOVERNMENT OFFICES MANDATED TO ASSIST IN THE REGISTRATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH NO ID OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE – The following public establishments are mandated to assist in the DQR registration of individuals with no ID and/or Birth Certificate:

In case of natural persons found in violation of Subsections (a), (d) and (e) of this Ordinance, the penalty of Reprimand shall be imposed for the First Offense, and an amount of Five Hundred Pesos (Php500.00) or a penalty of community service, or both, for the second offense, and a fine of One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P1,500.00) or one month imprisonment, or both, for the third offense.

A. The Barangay shall assist in the DQR registration of individuals within the respective barangay but cannot charge for the government computer and property used. These individuals may bring their own single sheet of bond paper for printing.

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

B. Police stations shall assist in the DQR registration for individuals, free of all fees and charges.

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 1991 or the Civil Service Laws, rules and regulations, as the case may be.

Individuals with no ID and/or Birth Certificate shall present a current Barangay certification, and the same coupled with a photo of the assisting police officer or Barangay Personnel shall be uploaded to the system upon registration in lieu of the requirements of Section 7.1 (a) (b) and (c);

For offenders apprehended by the Barangay, all fines collected will be divided in this manner: sixty percent (60%) to the apprehending Barangay and forty percent (40%) to the General Fund of the City Government.

SECTION 9. ENTITIES AUTHORIZED TO SCAN – The following are authorized to scan DQR, to wit: A) Task Force Davao (TFD) checkpoints shall be required to scan the DQR upon entry of all individuals. TFD may create a system to check DQR for people travelling together to avoid long queues in the checkpoints.

B) The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) shall conduct scanning in specified checkpoints within the City.

C) Barangay officials and personnel in complete official uniform with ID shall conduct random scanning of all individuals found on the streets within their area of responsibility.

D) Other Law Enforcement personnel supporting the TFD, DCPO, Barangay checkpoints; E) All private and government offices, event venues, hospitals, hotels, malls, stores, groceries, mini-marts, restaurants, carinderias, “palengkes”, places of worship, educational institutions and all other offices, establishments and organizations shall prepare their online and offline scanner for all individuals entering and exiting their area.

All those who are mandated under this section to scan the DQR shall be liable to keep all the records confidential under Republic Act 10173 or the Data Privacy Act and can only share the data with the City Health Office (CHO).

SECTION 10. EQUIPMENT USED AS DQR SCANNERS – The following are the equipment that may be used as DQR scanners, namely: A. Smartphone with internet connection; B. Tablet with internet connection; C. QR code scanning device/machine attached to a Personal Computer with Internet connection.

SECTION 11. OFFLINE SCANNER – If internet connection is not available, the following are options for DQR scanning: A. Picture taking of the DQR; B. Listing down of the text code/alphanumeric code under the DQR code and then uploading the data once online connection is re-established; C. Using the traditional pen and paper method.

The offline options are not encouraged since the office or establishment cannot immediately check the veracity of the DQR. SECTION 12. PROHIBITED ACTS. – The following acts are prohibited: a) Use of a DQR for non-essential movement; b) Lending a personal DQR to another person permitting the use or abusing the use thereof; c) Use and possession of a fake DQR; d) Use of a cancelled DQR; e) Failure and refusal to present a valid DQR for scanning or inspection purposes when so required by persons in authority; f) Use of a fake ID, birth certificate, and Business registration number, or another individual’s ID or birth certificate or another’s Business registration number to register for a DQR; g) Making or selling fake identities for DQR registration; h) Hacking of the DQR system and/or identity theft; i) Failure to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance.

A DQR shall be cancelled if upon post audit there is error, mistake or deficient compliance with the provisions of Sections 4 and 4.1.

SECTION 13. PENAL CLAUSE – Any violation of the provisions of the preceding section, except subsections (a) (d) and (e) of this Ordinance shall be penalized as follows:

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 14. CITATION TICKETS – A citation ticket shall be issued to violators of the provisions of this Ordinance. The Citation ticket shall state the name and address of the violator, the specific violation committed, and the corresponding penalty.

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO), Task Force Davao (TFD), barangay officials, and other authorized enforcers as commissioned by the City Mayor shall have the responsibility to apprehend violators of this Ordinance and issue citation tickets.

SECTION 15. NO CONTEST PROVISION – A violator of this Ordinance who is cited for violation and who does not wish to contest the offense and is willing to pay the imposed administrative penalty before the filing of formal charges with the proper court, shall be allowed to pay a penalty of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) to the City Treasurer’s Office. This is to avoid being criminally prosecuted within three (3) days from apprehension; otherwise, a criminal complaint shall be filed before the City Prosecutor’s Office of Davao City and prosecuted in court. All proceeds from the payment of the herein penalty imposed shall go to the City’s General Fund.

Further, the no contest provision can only be availed once.

This provision does not apply for violations of letters (c), (f), (g) (h) and (i) of Section 12 hereof.

SECTION 16. ENFORCEMENT – The Task Force Davao (TFD), the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), the City Health Office (CHO), and all barangay officials in Davao City are mandated to ensure the strict observance of this Ordinance.

SECTION 17. REPEALING CLAUSE – All ordinances, rules, orders, and regulations or parts thereof contrary to or inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

SECTION 18. 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 19. APPLICABILITY – This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect during the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency as declared by the National Government.

SECTION 20. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the publication in a local newspaper of general circulation.

ENACTED, December 07, 2020, by a unanimous votes of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

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

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Tribal leaders vow to support gov’t projects, drive away NPAs

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ndigenous People (IP) chieftains in the far-flung villages of Talaingod vowed to support government-initiated projects and to chase away elements of the New People’s Army (NPA) who dare to venture into their communities. services and assistance to 2,000 IPs from the sitios of Km. 31, Badyatan Uno, Badyatan Dos, Pongpong, Dangulog, Km 30, Pinaloy, Km 25, Tibukag, and Dumondong, all in Barangay Dagohoy.

Tribal Chief Datu Rofo Anlay assured the IPs are ready to cooperate with the government in its peace and development efforts.

“Andam mi motabang sa gobyerno ug manalipud sa among komunidad (We are ready to help the government and defend our communities),” he said.

Jubahib was elated that he got the same assurance, as what he received from datus during the first peace

caravan last April 21, 2021 in Sitio Vicinity Bato in the rear boundary of Dagohoy, which also served thousands of IPs in six villages.

In supporting President Duterte’s whole-of nation approach in ending local communist armed conflict, Jubahib has since espoused that bringing the government closer to the people, particularly in geographically-isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) is the most effective way in ending local insurgency.

“Your true government is now providing you the basic services and opportunities to improve your lot. The armed struggle is

not the solution to your problems. You will achieve genuine transformation through your own diligence and all-out support of the government,” he said in the vernacular.

He assured that their true government is already working to address their need for new roads, livelihoods, additional schools, health centers, tribal halls, electricity, water systems, and solar dryers, among other requirements.

During the program, Ka Lazaro, a former teacher of the Salugpongan Ta Tanu Igkanogon Community Learning Center, Inc., apologized to his fellow IPs for successfully convincing many of them to join the NPA. “Pasaylo-a ko ninyo…

Gitudluan namo ang inyong mga anak paunsa masuko ug mogunit og armas para

alacañang is alarmed by the “slow” implementation of the government’s PHP1.3-billion nationwide free Wi-Fi project.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said currently, only 10,000 sites out of the 120,000 sites across the country have achieved free internet access.

He said that it was “unacceptable” that only 10,000 sites have managed to acquire free Wi-Fi access since Republic Act (RA) 10929 or the “Free WiFi for All” program was signed in August 2017.

“Mula noon hanggang ngayon eh talagang medyo nakakabahala po iyong bagal nang pag-implement nitong libreng Wi-Fi ‘no (From then until now, the slow implementation of this free Wi-Fi is really a bit alarming),” he said in a Palace press briefing on Monday.

Roque said the national government is “unhappy” with the performance of the multinational contractor, Speedcast, which was hired by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to

import telecom equipment for the free Wi-Fi project.

“Bilang isang pangunahing awtor nung batas, siyempre po hindi tayo happy.

Kinakailangan ang pangako natin libreng Wi-Fi sa lahat, dapat magkaroon pa rin iyan ng katuparan sa administrasyon ni Presidente (As the primary author of the law, of course, we’re not happy. Our promise of free Wi-Fi for all should be accomplished in the administration of President) Duterte and we have one year to go,” he said.

He agreed with the decision of the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) to kick Speedcast out of the project, echoing the view of Speedcast’s local consignee, the semi-government Philippine Communication Satellite Corp. (Philcomsat) which exposed Speedcast’s technical smuggling and bribery deals discovered in July 2020.

“I think ang posisyon po ay gumawa na ng hakbang ang DICT na ibalik na nga po iyong mga sobrang bayad na naibigay diyan sa foreign

contractor na iyan, bayaran sila sa mga na-installed nilang sites pero ngayon po mas mabilis pa ang DICT mag-install ng mga libreng Wi-Fi sites (I think the position is that the DICT has already taken a step to return the extra payments given to that foreign contractor, pay them for the sites they have installed but now the DICT is even faster to install of free Wi-Fi sites),” he said.

Amid controversies, Roque said the DICT is now competent enough to roll out the project.

“Ngayon po eh may ganiyang kakayahan na mag-roll out ang DICT at sa katunayan po na sa taong 2020 alone eh nakapag-install po ang DICT nang 500 percent more Wi-Fi sites compared doon sa mga total na in-install nitongforeign contractor na ito from the year 2015 to 2019 (Now, DICT has such the ability to roll out and in fact, in the year 2020 alone, DICT was able to install 500 percent more Wi-Fi sites compared to the total installed by this foreign contractor from the year 2015 to 2019),” he

said.

He also backed plans of Congress to probe the WiFi project, noting that it has been suffering from delays and now marred by a series of reports of smuggling, bribery, and allegations of negligence and incompetence.

“We support any further investigation to be conducted by the legislative branch of government as part of their oversight functions,” he said.

With current efforts underway, Roque expressed hope that the government could still meet its target of achieving 110,000 more WiFi sites before the end of the Duterte administration in 2022.

“Titingnan naman po natin kung talagang mapapatupad natin ‘yan ‘no (We will see if we can really implement that) -- 10,000 sites installed; 120,000 so 110,000 sites left to go. Pero sa bilis naman po ng galaw ng DICT ngayon (But at the speed of DICT’s movement now), we have confidence that we can meet at least close to the target if not a 110,000 more sites,” he added.

to pick and choose who he wanted to fight and have the upper-hand in negotiations always receiving the lions share of the revenue.

Mayweather was on an episode of The Million Dollaz Worth of Game show, a weekly podcast with hosts Gillie Da King and Wallo267 to discuss various topics from his life, business and boxing.

When the topic of who his roughest and toughest opponent was, Mayweather gave praise to his longtime rival Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao as the best fighter he has ever faced in his career.

“The best fighter I ever

fought probably was Manny Pacquiao,” Mayweather told Gillie Da King on The Million Dollaz Worth of Game show.

“It’s because of his movement. He’s a hell of a fighter and I can see why he won so many fights and I can see why he’s going down as a hall of famer. It’s just certain moves that he makes.

Mayweather said Emmanuel Augustus also known as The Drunken Master was his roughest, toughest foe, and Miguel Cotto was the strongest of his opponents.

“The roughest fighter probably was a guy named Emmanuel Augustus. The drunken master was tough.

He was just tough. Miguel Cotto was very, very, physically strong. You got different fighters. Different days you feel different ways. Some days you can go over there and you may not feel that good, but you go over there and look superb.

Mayweather who hasn’t boxed since stopping UFC star Conor McGregor for his 50th professional boxing victory revealed why he hasn’t returned to the boxing ring to fight in a real professional fight against a top level welterweight.

“It’s crazy everybody keeps asking me, why you not coming back to fight?”

said Mayweather. “So I look at the fight game and say okay, fighters fight and they make 3 million, 4 million, 6 million, 7 million, some may even make 10 to 20 million, but I’m doing exhibitions and I’m making 20, 25, 100 million for exhibitions. So why would I comeback to fight and get a guarantee of 35 million when I’m doing exhibitions and getting a 100 million.”

Mayweather will make more money fighting YouTube star Logan Paul in an exhibition and avoid the risk of losing his undefeated record in professional boxing so it’s a win, win situation for him.

Twelve tribal leaders raised their hands in affirmation and shouted “Kaya! (we can)” in unison, when Governor Edwin “Kuya Gob” Jubahib asked them if they are ready to fight off the rebels and persuade families and relatives still in the mountains to come down.

The chieftains made the assurance during the second DavNor Adlaw sa Kalinaw Information and Service Caravan held at the far-flung Sitio Km. 31, Brgy. Dagohoy, Talaingod on April 29, 2021.

The provincial government again collaborated with national government agencies and non-government organizations in giving

suklan ang gobyerno (I am sorry. We taught your children how to hate and take arms against the government),” he said, as he revealed the abuses, lies and abuses of the NPAs, including the “terroristic” activities of the Salugpungan schools and the UCCP-Haran Center.

Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP)-Eastern Mindanao Area Manager Oliver Binansilan, 1003rd IB Commander BGen. Nolasco Mempin, 56th IB Commander Col. Norman Valdez, Davao del Norte Police Provincial Office (DNPPO) Chief Col. Ranie Hachuela also took turns in asking the IPs to repay their debt of gratitude to the flurry of government programs, projects and services now being poured into their villages.

Services in the peace

caravan include free medical check-up, medicines, food packs, relief distribution, livelihood training, free hair cut, circumcision, story-telling, police clearance and other services, employment facilitation, birth registration, product development, traditional games, sports clinic and youth consultation, among others.

Other officials who graced the occasion include Board Member Roger Laguna, Mayor Jonie Libayao, Provincial Administrator Engr. Josie Jean Rabanoz and various department heads, and PENRO Victor Villones, TESDA Provincial Director Arlyn Bandong, representatives from the DILG, DTI, DepEd, DSWD and DOLE, as well as the Rotary Club of Tagum North and the Kiwanis Club International.

(Noel Baguio)

Palace alarmed by slow implementation of PH manufacturing govt’s P1.3B nationwide free Wi-Fi project sector contracts

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he country’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for April 2021 contracted to 49 from a score of 52.2 of the previous month, the IHS Markit reported Monday.

IHS Markit economist Shreeya Patel attributed the decline to tighter community quarantine measures particularly in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal to control the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) as the number of cases started to surge since March.

The IHS Markit report also showed that domestic demand fell for the first time since December 2020 due to stricter lockdown measures.

On the other hand, demand abroad had a softer deterioration in April this year as European countries gradually reopened their markets.

“Firms scaled back on their hiring efforts during the month with a weak demand environment and voluntary resignations often mentioned as driving the decline in employment. Job shedding has now been seen in each month since February 2020, with the latest decline the quickest in four months,” the PMI report

said.

Input price inflation in April was the quickest for the past 30 months due to input shortages and higher cost of raw materials.

“Supply-side pressures and rising costs were again evident throughout the latest survey period with material shortages and transportation bottlenecks widely reported. Firms will hope that these issues are resolved, but with the full impact of the Suez blockage yet to take effect, the disruption to global trade is expected to reverberate,” Patel said.

Business outlook of manufacturers was affected during the reimposition of enhanced community quarantine in the National Capital Region (NCR) Plus.

Although it remained positive, the manufacturers’ degree of optimism declined to an eightmonth low.

“On the brighter side, policymakers have stressed the importance of the vaccination program in bringing a return to normality and while the initial progression was somewhat slow, the roll-out seems to have gathered pace in recent weeks,” Patel added.

(PNA)

course, stay together.”

The Lakers’ third straight defeat left them in a threeway tie with the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers for fifth to seventh places in the West, putting

them in danger of falling into the play-in tournament.

James obviously isn’t happy with the format.

“Whoever came up with that s--- needs to be fired,” the Lakers superstar said.

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The national women’s volleyball team gets a boost from a Brazilian champion coach.

LeBron says proponent of play-in tournament ‘needs to be fired’

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OS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt another disappointing loss, this time by the short-handed Toronto Raptors. But seeing LeBron James head to the locker room early served as a reminder it could have been much worse.

James left with 6:42 to play as the Raptors defeated the Lakers 121-114 on Sunday night. Los Angeles coach Frank Vogel said it was a precautionary move to pull James in his second game back after missing 20 because of a sprained right ankle.

James said he would wait to see how his ankle felt before deciding if he could play against Denver on Monday, but acknowledged it has yet to hold up for an entire game.

“The first half, it feels really good. Obviously warming up for the game, everything is going well,” said James, who had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists.

“Last two games at halftime, you know, after the break, it’s kind of gotten a little sore on me — a little tight.

“And obviously, Coach decided not to put me back in towards the end because of that, so that’s pretty much it.”

Kyle Lowry had 37 points and 11 assists, Pascal Siakam had 39 points and 13 rebounds and Toronto ended a three-game losing streak despite not having Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Chris Boucher or Gary Trent Jr. available because of injuries or to rest after losing at Utah on Saturday.

DeAndre’ Bembry had 14 points off the bench and the Raptors led by as many as 21 to hand the defending NBA champion Lakers another baffling defeat.

The Raptors held off a late charge after Kyle Kuzma hit a 3 with 58.8 seconds to play to cut their lead to six before Bembry and Siakam hit free throws to seal it.

Siakim said being able to close out the win after failing to do so in other games recently represented a positive step.

“I think we’ve got to take care of the ball. Obviously, that’s the most important (thing in the fourth quarter),” Siakam said. “Staying solid, continuing to follow the game plan on defense, and I think that’s all we can do. Obviously, we know what’s happening and we talk amongst each other and then Coach (Nick Nurse) puts an emphasis on it too, so we’ve got to go out there and execute it.”

Despite seeing his team lose for the sixth time in seven games, James was more concerned with making sure the Lakers are at full strength for the playoffs. Although Anthony Davis and James were available, starting guard Dennis Schroder did not play after being placed in the league’s health and safety protocols.

“I think our team is predicated on health,” James said.

“That is the No. 1 thing for our ballclub. We’re a team that we need to be healthy and we need to be full, and if it’s not one thing, it’s the other. We show up today and our starting point guard is not in the lineup, so it’s like another blow for us.”

Davis was more blunt when assessing the Lakers’ recent struggles.

“This is the lowest we’ve been in a while, at least in the past two years,” he said. “But the only way is up and we really can’t get any lower than this, so we’ve just got to set a

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Brazilian champ set to join PH women’s volley coaching staff

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he Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) has acquired the services of a Brazilian tactician to join the Philippine women’s volleyball coaching staff.

The PNVF announced on Monday that 54-year-old Jorge Souza de Brito will be joining the coaching staff currently led by head coach Odjie Mamon.

The development came after the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) allowed the PNVF to bring in a foreign coach.

“We are thankful for the FIVB’s quick response to our request and we are more thankful that the federation

picked an excellent man for the job,” PNVF president Ramon “Tats” Suzara said.

The FIVB will shoulder Souza de Brito’s salary, while the transportation, lodging, and food allowances will come from PNVF. Souza de Brito was a member of the 1992 Brazilian men’s volleyball team that captured an Olympic gold.

He would become an Olympic champ again, this

time as Brazil’s women’s volleyball coach in Beijing in 2008.

He was also a champion coach at the club level, winning titles in his home nation as well as in Turkey and Japan.

“With coach Jorge’s vast experience as a coach and player, we are very sure that we will get the technology transfer we have aspired for,” Suzara said.

Just as the PNVF began building up the national teams for the upcoming Southeast Asian Games, rumors surfaced that the national sports association was looking to have a foreign coach for the women’s team.

However, when asked if Souza de Brito’s arrival confirms everything, National Team Commission chairman Tony Boy Liao said that he is not yet the head coach.

Liao said Souza de Brito will immediately talk to Mamon and the coaching staff to discuss what their roles would be once he arrives by either June or July.

He added that Souza de Brito may take an “active consultant” role for now due to a short SEA Games buildup window.

However, Liao confirmed that Souza de Brito will take over from Mamon by next year. (PNA)

Mayweather: The best fighter I ever fought was Pacquiao T he undefeated Pay-PerView boxing star Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. recently announced his exhibition fight with YouTuber Logan Paul for June and claimed he would make more doing exhibition bouts than he would fighting a top contender in boxing.

The flamboyant fighter from Grand Rapids, Michigan has made it no secret that he wanted to retire on top with no health issues. Mayweather has said on multiple occasions his health comes first and no amount of money would make him take on an opponent that would be a risk to his health.

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Experts say Manny Pacquiao will reveal his retirement plan soon.

Manny to reveal retirement route despite doping enrolment

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anny Pacquiao will reveal his retirement plan shortly after confirming his next contest is on the way to being approved.

Until now, Pacquiao’s future has been under a cloud due to the ongoing pandemic.

Without Covid-19, Pacquiao

certainly wouldn’t have lost two years of his career at such a delicate stage.

The upside for fans of the

boxing legend is that he’s enrolled in VADA testing until 2022. This scenario means there’s a possibility the Filipino Senator could extend his career beyond the current year.

Reports Pacquiao was ready to walk away circulated in the sport recently for

the end of 2021. However, the news could mean Pacquiao will remain an active fighter.

“Pacman” has links to facing Mikey Garcia this summer before another bout in November or December.

Whatever the outcome of those two, Pacquiao could still have a homecoming farewell

in the Philippines in 2022.

The eight-weight world champion could then run for President.

Garcia is the favorite to be in the opposite corner for a Middle Eastern or United States event. Talks are continuing, according to the 42-yearold.

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