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Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio lashes out at Vice President Leni Robredo for her comments on the high number of Covid-19 cases in Davao City. The mayor said this has been the hallmark of her Robrido’s term as VP, where she puts forth comments on matters and affairs she lacks understanding and knowledge on and does not offer anything helpful to solve a problem.

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The office of First Congressional District Representative Paolo Duterte distributes 3,777 sacks of rice to respective presidents of the 62 fisherfolk associations in the first district, which will be distributed to all members of the association. Photo courtesy of the office of First Congressional District Rep. Duterte

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Sara said that the private sector has been very helpful and has tremendously contributed to the Covid-19 response in Davao City.

She added that Robredo should not attack the medical community of Davao City as being inactive when they have been silently suffering and working tirelessly to help

save lives since March of last year.

“The Vice President should refrain from giving advice if she knows nothing about what is happening on the ground. This has been the hallmark of her term as VP, where she puts forth comments on matters and affairs she lacks understanding and knowledge on and does not offer anything helpful to solve a problem. She should open her eyes to the surge of cases in localities all around the world and she might be able to say that a surge in cases where 85 percent of the cases are asymptomatic

is primarily identified by aggressive testing, coupled with tracing and isolation/ quarantining,” the mayor said.

Mayor Sara also warned Robredo to avoid involving the Covid-19 surge in Davao City in her attempt at politicking.

“There will be a proper time to attack my performance as a local chief executive (LCE) in this pandemic if she dares to run for president,” the mayor said.

On the other hand, Davao City tops the list of the local government units

vigilant in their respective areas of responsibility and strictly monitor the extortion activities of the rebels in demanding money from candidates in exchange for permits-to- campaign for the coming elections.

He said that this type of activity by the Communist Party of the Philippines-NPA (CPP-NPA) only shows that they are just common thugs devoid of principle.

Eleazar also warned politicians planning to run for posts in the 2022 elections against giving “permit-to-campaign” fees to the rebels as they will be complicit in this illegal activities.

“Magsilbing babala din po sana ito sa mga kakandidato sa halalan na kung ito’y gagawin ninyo, kayo din po ay magkakaroon ng pananagutan sa batas

dahil katumbas ito ng pagbibigay ng financial support sa CPP/NPA,” the PNP chief.

Eleazar added that the money collected by the communist rebels will definitely be used in the purchase of more firearms and other logistics to sustain the CPP-NPA’s senseless and pointless “armed struggle.”

He said that giving

ayor Sara Duterte-Carpio took a jab against Vice President Leni Robredo over the latter’s remark that Davao City must learn from Cebu City in containing the surge of Covid-19 cases.

Robredo on June 13, 2021, was reported as saying that the city government of Davao must have a close look at how Cebu City successfully controlled the surge of Covid-19 infections through private partnerships and the active presence of the medical community.

In a statement, Mayor

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hilippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar said that the police will work closely with the military to prevent communist terrorists New People’s Army (NPA) from extorting “permit-to-campaign” fees from politicians during the election season.

Eleazar ordered all police offices and units to be extra

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he office of First Congressional District Representative Paolo Duterte distributed on Saturday afternoon 10 kilos of rice to fisherfolks in the first district.

The 3,777 sacks of rice were given to respective presidents of the 62 fisherfolk associations in the first district. They will distribute the rice to all members of the association.

Duterte said the office sees to it that all fisherfolks will be given service. He added that the activity aims to enhance access for food of families greatly affected of the pandemic.

Recipients thanked the First Congressional District Office, especially Duterte, for their assistance. They also hoped that the office would still continue the service to its constituents.

The lawmaker’s office assured that not a single policy of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) and the Davao City’s Executive Order has been violated during the distribution of the rice.

Davao City earlier placed under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) following the increase in the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the city.

Sayyaf sub-leader, 3 others killed in Sulu

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sub-leader of the notorious Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and three of his cohorts, including a brother of Jolo Cathedral bomber Mundi Sawadjaan, were killed in police counter-terrorism operation in Sulu at dawn last Sunday (June 13) The slain terrorists were identified as Injam Yaddah, Al-Al Sawadjaan, and a certain alias “Rauf/Raup”.

Another unidentified ASG member was also killed.

The wife of Injam Yaddah, Jenalyn Habibi Jairi, who was included in the warrant of arrest, was also arrested. Three of the couple’s children have been rescued.

The Police Regional Office Bangsamoro

Autonomous Region reported that the joint operating units of police and military conducted Counter Terrorism Operation with the implementation of warrant of arrest against Injam and his cohorts at Upper Alat, Barangay Alat, Jolo, Sulu on June 13, 2021 at about 1:30 of Sunday morning when the target personalities fired upon the operating troops, prompting them to retaliate.

Government troops were able to recover from the encounter site a M16A1; a caliber. 45 pistol; IED components; cellular phone; one Red Honda XRM; detonating cords ; and blasting cap.

PNP Chief General

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Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang gives updates on the city government of Davao’s plan to regulate online sabong. Dayanghirang said online sabong will surely help generate much needed revenue for the city. Edge Davao

‘Online sabong’ will help generate revenue for the city: Dayanghirang Mati City closes 2 offices due to Covid

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he City of Mati LGU has temporarily closed two of its offices due to rising Covid-19 infection in the said offices.

Closed since June 7 is the City Assessor’s Office inside the City Hall complex while the City Health Office closed down for one day on June 14.

Several employees from the two offices were found to be positive of the virus thus the decision to close down.

The City Assessor’s still has not made any announcement as to when

they will resume operation while the City Health said it will just close for one day for disinfection and will resume operation on Tuesday, June 15.

Mayor Michelle Nakpil Rabat said that despite the temporary closure of the two offices, services of the rest of the offices in the City of Mati LGU continue. She said that temporary closure is important not only to protect the employees but the general public as well.

She assured the public that measures are in place

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embers of the parallel groups that supported the campaign of President Rodrigo Duterte in 2016 and the national and local elections three years later have regrouped for the upcoming electoral exercise to ensure that there is continuity in government.

Davao City Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang bared that on June 4 he initiated an online meeting

of the 170 groups which he headed “to harmonize initiatives for continuity among various regional volunteer networks, support clusters and allies. “ Dayanghirang, who is the national chairman of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL), added the highlight of the event was the manifesto of support to push for Mayor Sara Z. Duterte to run for President.

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ouncilor Danilo Dayanghirang affirmed that ‘online sabong’ (cockfighting) will help generate revenue for the city government of Davao.

Dayanghirang reiterated during the session of the City Council last Tuesday, that taxes are the lifeblood of the city to fund the projects of the city government of Davao especially in times like the pandemic. He said there is a golden opportunity to earn revenue with the proposed ordinance. The city is losing P87,500 per day or P612,500 per week of revenue in amusement taxes, which could help fund the upcoming projects to help fight the pandemic.

“Looking at it tuloy tuloy na po ito nasa pipeline na

and it is only a matter of approving it and publishing it and for the Executive Department to come up the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) and we hope that through this will help the revenue of all cities and municipalities para makatulong tayo tulad ng pambili ng gasolina sa ating mga abulansiya, pambili ng gamot sa mga tinamaan ng Covid,” he said in his YoutTube channel.

Dayanghirang also cited challenges in the implementation of the proposed ‘online

sabong’ that include the broadcasting of the online cockfight and the collection of amusement taxes.

“Ang mga features nito ay depende sa mga ordinanses ng LGUs kasi may kanyan kanyang system yan sa collection of taxes like amusement taxes.

Yung amusement taxes usually is 10 percent from total cost of ticket (sabong),” he added.

“Sa online sabong nagkakagulo dito dahil merong guidelines ang Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) governing the operation of online sabong.

Ano ito? yung manok ay nilalaro o pinasasabong o pini-play doon sa Manila at ilalabas sa mga outlets like

internet at YouTube at doon po ay pupusta na ang mga tao. Paano magpusta yung mga tao maybe through Paymaya or other online payment at ikaw ay magregister. In short parang laro ng kabayo ito or horse racing yun ang concept,” he said.

Dayanghirang said one of the requirements for e-sabong to be broadcasted is to ask approval from the local government units (LGUs).

“Bago ito mapalabas sa isang lugar, probinsya or city, we need the consent or approval galing sa LGU units from the mayor, governor and all the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and in the case of cities, its Sangguniang

plano ninyo sa tulay dinha,” Uy said in a live broadcast interview with Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on Monday.

Edge Davao earlier reported that one thing that keeping the delay of the construction of the bridge is the pending loan negotiation between the Department of Finance (DOF) and China Eximbank is still in progress as affirmed by Undersecretary for Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) Operations Emil

Sadain of DPWH. On the other hand, Uy, who just recovered from Covid-19, vowed to contain transmission of the virus in Samal.

“Naa’y uban na mga tao dili mutuo aning Covid-19, respetuhan ta na kay ilaha man na pero sa akoang na experience nako ni maningkamot gyud ko nga madepensahan ang Samal against Covid kay lisod kaayo,” he said.

Uy shared that his

mother recently passed away due to Covid-19 and the hardships he experienced while battling the disease.

“Nawad-an ka ug mama, dili ka makagawas, Dili ka kaduol sa imong pamilya, lisod ning nahitabo ron,” he said.

He said he and his mom were exposed to individual with them at home.

“Naay kauban namo sa balay na na-expose ug una, ug pagkahuman na expose

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Igacos Mayor to DPWH: Where is our bridge?

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ayor Al David Uy of the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) has asked the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on the status of the construction of Samal Island-Davao City (SIDC) Connector Project.

“Mangutana ko sa DPWH kung asa na ang amoang tulay? Kay hapit na lang ko namatay, asa naman ang tulay namo? Klaruha mi ninyo diha. Unsa man gyud? Kini si Usec. Sadain mangutana ko, unsa man

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Secretary Emmanuel Piñol, chair of Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), bares that individual farmers, craftsmen, artisans, commercial groups, and local government units are expected to participate in the first-ever virtual-actual hybrid expo which would display the commercial products made out of bamboo. Edge Davao

1st Mindanao Bamboo P Expo slated on Sept. 15

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he finest products made out of bamboo will be showcased in a week-long 1st Mindanao Bamboo Expo scheduled from Sept. 15 to 19 in the Robinsons Place Mall in Valencia City, Bukidnon.

The bamboo expo is a project of the newly-organized Mindanao Bamboo Industry Development Council (MBIDC) which is supported by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and other agencies of government, including the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP).

In a statement on

Sunday, MinDA chairperson Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said individual farmers, craftsmen, artisans, commercial groups, and local government units are expected to participate in the first-ever virtual-actual hybrid expo which would display the commercial products made out of bamboo.

Products like furniture, treated and laminated bamboo blocks

and panels, huts, bamboo houses, and cutlery and kitchen tools will be displayed during the expo.

Planting materials of giant bamboo and other bamboo varieties will also be displayed and sold during the expo.

“Those who could not physically come to the expo site, MinDA and MBIDC have established a digital platform which would allow virtual visits from booth to booth. The virtual visitors could also engage the expo exhibitors in a business matching, an innovation which would allow even those living in Europe and the US to be able

to check out items which they like,” Piñol said.

Lectures on bamboo farming, processing, and even financing will also be conducted in actual and virtual sessions.

Piñol also encouraged those interested to join the bamboo expo to coordinate with the MinDA through its Facebook page.

Meanwhile, Bukidnon Giant Bamboo Resources Corp. president Rod Bioco said the expo will be headed by Bob Tinsay, chairman of the Bukidnon Giant Bamboo Resources Corp. based in Malaybalay City. (PNA)

have secured digital banking licenses from the BSP. The BSP recently launched the digital bank category. It plans to approve just 5 licenses for the initial phase.

Diokno said there were 4 more pending applications including one from the Gokongwei group and from UnionBank.

“We’re expediting the processing. We’re very ex-

cited about this because this is part of our digitalization program,” he said.

The Gokongwei group has interests in real estate, airlines, food and beverage as well as brick and mortar banking, among others.

UnionBank, meanwhile, has been ramping up its digitalization efforts even before the pandemic.

Onboarding clients is easier and at least 80 percent cheaper with digital banking, Diokno said. Digital banks can also help the BSP achieve its digitalization goals, he added.

The BSP said it could reach its goal of digitalizing at least 50 percent of transactions and encourage 70 percent of Filipinos to own financial accounts by end of 2022.

Gokongwei group, UnionBank plan to launch own digital banks: BSP

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he Gokongwei Group and UnionBank of the Philippines have also applied for digital banking licenses under the new framework of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, BSP Gov. Benjamin Diokno said Monday.

Currently, Singapore-based UnoBank, neobank Tonik and the OF (Overseas Filipino) Bank

ump prices of petroleum products will be hiked anew this week, marking the fourth straight week of increases for gasoline, ninth for diesel, and third for kerosene.

In an advisory, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. said it will hike prices per liter of gasoline by P0.50, diesel by P0.40, and kerosene by P0.30.

Cleanfuel and Petro Gazz will implement the same changes, excluding kerosene which they do not carry.

The changes will take ef-

fect 6 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, for all the firms except for Cleanfuel which will implement the adjustments 4:01 p.m. the same day.

Other firms have yet to make similar announcements for the week.

Latest data available from the Department of Energy show that year-to-date adjustments stand at a total net increase of P9.30 per liter for gasoline, P7.60 per liter for diesel, and P6.10 per liter for kerosene as of June 1, 2021.

Dominguez to GCG: Improve system in evaluating GOCCs

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inance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has urged the Governance Commission for Government-Owned and -Controlled Corporations (GCG) to incorporate the assessments made by regulatory agencies in evaluating the performance of state-run firms to further improve its oversight functions and avoid errors in the policy-making process of the government.

Dominguez made the call after he observed several instances of “incongruence” between the evaluation done by the GCG on government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) against those made by agencies regulating these firms.

He said “great strides have been achieved” in improving the performance of GOCCs, which now remit an average of PHP57 billion in dividends annually to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), but improvements should still be made on the part of the GCG in its evaluation of these state-run firms.

President Rodrigo Dute-

rte’s policy of instilling fiscal discipline among GOCCs has led to these much-improved dividend collections, which is more than double the average annual collection of the past administration, he added.

As ex-officio member of the GCG, Dominguez called on the Commission to adopt his recommendation in refining its evaluation methods and factoring in the findings of regulators in assessing and rating GOCCs. “We have GOCCs that are also evaluated by their regulatory agencies. As Secretary of Finance, I happen to be the ex-officio Chairman of eight GOCCs and director of 20 state corporations. Some of these GOCCs are regulated by agencies attached to the Department of Finance (DOF).

I have, therefore, noticed the incongruence between the evaluation made by the GCG against those made by regulatory agencies. This should not be the case,” he said during last week’s virtual celebration of the GCG’s 10th anniversary.

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The current power demand is returning to normalcy despite current issues plaguing the power supply system. The lower demand for electricity was brought about by the cold weather amid the rainy season. Edge Davao

Inflation to fall back within target this year instead of ‘22: BSP Gov ERC: Power demand going back to normal

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he current power demand is returning to normalcy despite current issues plaguing the power supply system, Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chairperson Attorney Agnes Devanadera said Sunday.

Devanadera said the lower demand for electricity was brought about by the cold weather amid the rainy season.

“Isang tingin namin,

magandang balita kahit nagkakaroon ng red and yellow alert, e ‘yung ating demand for power ngayong 2021 ay nakikita na natin ang demand for power noong 2019 nu’ng wala pang pandemya,” she explained.

(It is good news that despite the red and yellow alert, our demand for power this 2021 is similar to demand for power in 2019, when there was no pandemic.)

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nflation could settle within the government target this year instead of next year as the vaccination rollout progresses, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno said Monday.

The consumer price index could settle at 3.9 percent this year compared to the earlier forecast of 4.2 percent, Diokno said. Inflation for 2022 could be at 3 percent, he said.

The BSP earlier projected inflation to revert to the 2 to 4 percent target range next year.

Diokno said the government is expected to vaccinate at least 50 million by the end of the third quarter.

The Philippines is expecting

Globe Telecom eyes ‘legal action’ vs resellers of tampered WiFi modems

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lobe Telecom on Monday said it is prepared to take legal action against individuals tampering and reselling its prepaid WiFi modems as DITO modems.

In a statement, the telco said some online sellers and individuals unlock Globe At Home prepaid WiFi modems and conceal its trademark in a modus that resells modems to unsuspecting customers.

“The modus is done

through the unauthorized unlocking of the Globe device, substituting the Globe SIM with a DITO Telecommunity SIM and concealing the Globe At Home trademark with a sticker of DITO,” Globe said.

“We are prepared to take the necessary legal action against these unscrupulous individuals and establishments carrying out these deceptive business practices, through the assistance of law enforcement

authorities,” it added.

Globe At Home prepaid modems have pre-inserted SIMs and are ready for activation using the Globe at Home app or Facebook Messenger upon purchase, it said.

Consumers who have bought the tampered units can report the matter to the Department of Trade and Industry’s Consumer Protection Group via their email address at consumercare@dti.gov.ph or text 09178343330.

the “wave” of vaccine arrivals and is seen to have “ample supply” to reach its target this

year, he said.

Economists have said the vaccination drive could boost consumer confidence.

“I think we’re gaining ground on the vaccination program. We are expecting more supplies I think, unlike other countries, we have multiple sources. We have at least

9 vaccines. We’re not choosy,” Diokno said.

“I am very confident that it will be 3.9 average this year and 3 percent next year...

The things that are rising are much less than things that are falling below the 3 percent than those who are rising,” he added.

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In cautioning Vice President Leni Robredo to avoid involving the Covid-19 surge in Davao City in her attempt at politicking:

There will be a proper time to attack my performance as a local chief executive (LCE) in this pandemic if she dares to run for president.”

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EDITORIAL Online sabong Sabong, or cockfighting, is pretty much deeply-rooted in Filipino culture as part of the influence of the Spanish colonization.

Sabong was first witnessed during Magellan’s voyage of discovery of the country in 1521.

However, records show that cockfighting was already flourishing in precolonial Philippines, as recorded by Antonio Pigafetta, the Italian diarist aboard Ferdinand Magellan’s 1521 expedition.

In many countries, this activity has been banned due to its violent and cruel nature, but cockfighting in the Philippines is considered to be legal.

Hence, the love for cockfighting among Filipinos is very much cultural.

Call it coincidence but the first case of Covid-19 in Davao City was reported from a transmission in the Araw ng Dabaw derby last year. Since then, sabong has been shut down in the city. A little over a year, there is a lobby for the legalization of sabong but in a different platform using modern technology. Thus, the birth of online sabong.

This mode of gamefowl gambling has prompted city officials to look into a possible source of local revenue especially that the city government has lost a considerable amount in taxes due to Covid. No less than Councilor

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Dayanghirang said there is a golden opportunity to earn revenue with the proposed ordinance. The city is losing P87,500 per day or P612,500 per week of revenue in amusement taxes, which could help fund the upcoming projects to help fight the pandemic.

Here’s how it works: For e-sabong to be broadcasted, organizers of this online gambling need to get the approval from the local government units (LGUs).

The revenues will come from the payment of amusement taxes per match. So every match shown online where people take bets, the city will get paid in form of amusement taxes. In other countries, there is what they call as gambling taxation instead of amusement taxation and it has become a major source of revenues.

There is much to be ironed out here including the access to the gaming shows as it must need a virtual firewall to protect minors from engaging into this form of gambling.

Perhaps, the City Council will have to need the experts in online platforms to closely look into this measure before passing it ANTONIO M. AJERO Editor in Chief

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HENRYLITO D. TACIO THINK ON THESE!

WHO WANTS TO BE FAMOUS? When I was still in college, one of the most-often played songs on the radio was “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina.” Memorable lines include these: “And as for fortune and as for fame I never invited them in. Though it seems to the world they were all I desired.”

To some people, fame is offered on a silver platter. Remember the precocious Tatum O’Neal? Being the daughter of her famous father, she was given the supporting role in Paper Moon. She became the toast of the tinsel town and even snatched an Oscar trophy for her debut performance.

“The love of fame is almost another name for the love of excellence; or it is the ambition to attain the highest excellence, sanctioned by the highest authority, that of time,” said William Hazlitt. “Fame is a bee,” wrote poet Emily Dickinson. “It has a song. It has a sting. Ah, too, it has a wing.”

In other words, being famous is not forever just as a person can never be young forever.

So, one wonders: Where is Tatum O’Neal now?

Perhaps the words of Charles Sumner should remind us: “Whatever may be the temporary applause of men, or the

expressions of public opinion, it may be asserted without fear of contradiction, that no true and permanent fame can be founded, except in labors which promote the happiness of mankind.”

Alan Bennett adds, “Those who have known the famous are publicly debriefed of their memories, knowing as their own dusk falls that they will only be remembered for remembering someone else.”

Rick Warren, the famous author of The Purpose Driven Life and church pastor of Saddleback Church in California, knows this. He never dreams of becoming rich and famous.

When interviewed by Paul Bradshaw recently about what is the purpose of a person’s life here on earth, he replied, “Life is preparation for eternity. We were made to last forever, and God wants us to be with Him in heaven.”

He further explained, “(Our life here on earth) is the warmup act - the dress rehearsal.

The day is soon coming when Jesus will raise us from our graves and take us to be with Him. God wants us to practice here on earth how we will live in eternity. We were made by God and for God, and until you

figure that out, life isn’t going to make sense.”

Recently, Warren’s wife, Kay, has been diagnosed with incurable cancer. “Life is a series of problems: you are in one now, you’re just coming out of one, or you’re getting ready to go into another one.”

From the Bradshaw interview, Warren came up with these words of wisdom: “I used to think that life was hills and valleys - you go through a dark time, then you go to the mountaintop, back and forth. I don’t believe that anymore. Rather than life being hills and valleys, I believe that it’s kind of like two rails on a railroad track, and at all times you have something good and something bad in your life.”

Talking about the good things and the bad things, Warren stated, “No matter how good things are in your life, there is always something bad that needs to be worked on.

And no matter how bad things are in your life, there is always something good you can thank God for.”

The American pastor said that we have to deal with both the good and the bad that life brings. “Actually, sometimes learning to deal with the good

is harder,” he pointed out. “For instance, this past year, all of a sudden, when the book sold 15 million copies, it made me instantly very wealthy. It also brought a lot of notoriety that I had never had to deal with before. I don’t think God gives you money or notoriety for your own ego or for you to live a life of ease.”

With the money pouring in, he remembered II Corinthians 9 and Psalm 72. “We need to ask ourselves: Am I going to live for possessions, for popularity? Am I going to be driven by pressures, guilt, bitterness, materialism? Or am I going to be driven by God’s purposes (for my life)?”

Today, when Warren gets up in the morning, “I sit on the side of my bed and say, God, if I don’t get anything else done today, I want to know You more and love You better. God didn’t put me on earth just to fulfill a to-do list. He’s more interested in what I am than what I do.

That’s why we’re called human beings, not human doings.”

Or to quote the words of Alexander Smith, “I have learned to prize the quiet, lightning deed, not the applauding thunder at its heels that men call fame.”

In 1992, some of the world’s most successful businessmen held a special meeting in Chicago. They were a group of high-powered specialists who knew the secret of making money. There was no doubt about where their altar was.

Let’s take a look at the lives of those men 27 years later.

Charles Schwab, president of the largest independent steel company, died bankrupt and lived on borrowed money the last years of his life. Samuel Insull, president of the greatest utility company, died a fugitive from justice, penniless in a foreign land. Howard Hopson, president of the largest gas company, was insane.

Arthur Cutter, the greatest wheat speculator, died abroad in poverty. Richard Whitney, president of New York Stock Exchange, was sitting in Sing Sing prison. Albert Fall, a member of the President’s cabinet, was pardoned from prison so he could die at home.

“Famous people before the public live an imagined life in the thoughts of others, and flourish or feel faint as their self outside themselves grows bright or dwindles in that mirror,” Logan Pearsall Smith reminded.

FRED C. LUMBA SPECKS OF LIFE

THIEVES IN HIGH PLACES “Of mankind we may say in general that they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy for gain.” Niccolo Machiavelli *******

Thieves and thievery are now commonplace anywhere.

In a more sophisticated, non-vulgar high falutin term, these scoundrels are called kleptocrats.

Kleptocracy, as defined by Wikipedia, is a government whose corrupt leaders use political power to appropriate the wealth of their nation, typically by embezzlement or misappropriation at the expense of the wider population A feature of this political based thievery is usually a cleverly cloaked huge public project that is not publicly announced where the offenders, although discovered to have misappropriated public monies, are not levied punishment or charged and tried in court.

Today, these evil practices of stealing, thievery (or theft) and corruption from government

coffers are already global.

Know what?

The perpetrators are situated in high places, in positions of authority and are men with titles and designations.

They are either heads of state or heads of government, prime ministers, senators, congressmen, governors, mayors, cabinet secretaries or department chiefs, heads of corporations that have their own charters, chiefs of staff, military and/ or police generals, director-generals of agencies, etc, etc.

How the world has gone down to this sorry state is something very perplexing but not incomprehensible.

If you recall, the son of US Pres. Joseph Biden, Hunter Biden, has been reported by the US mainstream media to have received financial consideration from foreign sources by allegedly using his dad’s influence when the latter was yet VP during the Barack Obama presidency.

Usually, huge government contracts are involved that shake the entire nation when exposed in public.

People have placed more importance and value on materialism such as land development and ownership, business acquisition and proprietorship, oil exploration and energy development, land, sea and air transportation, media communication and technology and anything that will spell huge financial success for their investments.

Money and financial gain or profit has become the end-all and be-all.

In our contemporary Philippine society, the acquisition of wealth - whether by fair or foul means - no longer specify the ethical mechanisms. Filipinos, have today nonchalantly accepted that stealing (or corruption) has become a way of life.

Nowhere is it more evident as one scandal after another has pockmarked every administration without exception.

No one wants to sweat anymore for the millions one is dreaming of to earn and honestly acquire.

Yes, no one is surprised to know that thieves in our midst

occupy high places in government.

The Philhealth scandal involving the misuse of billions of taxpayers’ money will be eventually - with the passing of time - forgotten.

Why? Because similar scandals in the previous regimes of past presidents are already buried deep in the graves of oblivion.

The uproar and the indignation last only for a time because Filipinos have short memories.

And yet, up until today, justice has not been dispensed with as no one has been convicted. No big fish has been indicted and sent to jail.

The wheels of justice grind so slowly that by the time a decision is rendered by the courts, the culprits have already conveniently escaped to someplace overseas where they can freely invest their stolen money with their families in tow.

This is a sickening truth that goes back to decades of mal-governance, lack of discipline, a crude application of justice and lack of formal education in juris-

prudence and the law..

Thieves in high places collude and conspire with rogues in robes to win court battles. This is most evident in Third World countries in Africa, Asia, South America and elsewhere where grand scale corruption, thievery and bribery are the menu of the day.

Eventually, the people - the electorate - become the scapegoat because they fail to scrutinize the competence and qualifications of candidates running for sensitive, high elective positions.

And so, with their political immaturity, the voters continue to elect undeserving candidates to office who then circumvent the constitutional processes that enable them to go around the law and enrich themselves.

Mind you, stealing and thievery in our government no longer make eyebrows rise.

Filipinos are already inured and numbed to these devilish occurrences. (Email your feedback to fredlumba@yahoo. com.) GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES!

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The Barbecue PIt at Legacy Leisure Residences.

DAD AND OUTDOOR BBQING

AT LEGACY LEISURE

OUTDOOR barbecues and picnics are always exciting on any day.

There is something about cooking food over fire that brings the family together. And the aromatic smoke fills the air, everyone will say “I’m hungry” in unison.

When it comes to manning the grill, it’s the man of the house (usually) takes charge.

Dad gets his chance to wear the chef’s hat and brag about his barbecuing skills and recipe, which may have been taught by his own dad.

Backyard barbecues are the most convenient. It’s an instant picnic one step away from the door. But what about if you live in a condominium?

“Moving to Davao in 2013, I chose to live in a condominium.

It’s easier to maintain because of the size and convenient because of the amenities—the pool, indoor games, park and security,” said Chef Anton Abad, who nodded to a job offer to head a popular chain of restaurants, and eventually opening one of his own, the Olive Bistro.

“For a chef who loves to experiment, cooking can be limiting. I am not allowed to grill

“To be able to do outdoor grilling in a condominium setting will The Community BBQ Pit is strategically situated in between the two pools for a more outdoor picnic feel. be a treat for chefs like me,” said Chef Anton Abad. inside the unit and property. the issue of the grilling station’s on the menu. The locals have a includes establishing good rapBut that’s understandable with smoke emission. The designated love affair with barbecued food. port with neighbors. enclosed, shared living spaces,” area of this amenity is at the Adding a barbecue pit to the list Grilling is a communal activshared the chef. picnic area by the park, a good of amenities, allowing residents ity where everyone in the family Legacy Leisure Residences, distance from the living spaces. to enjoy worry-free outdoor and community can take part the rising condominium proj“That is indeed a fresh idea. I grilling, will make Legacy in, from preparation to cookect along Ma-a Road, will be haven’t encountered nor know Leisure condominium living ing. Chef Anton says, “Since unique. In its vast open space of a condominium having a more attractive,” said Wesley Filipinos loves barbecue food, it that occupies 70% of the propbarbecue pit as an amenity for Bangayan, VP for Marketing. is a good way to get together. A erty will be an Olympic size its residents. Having a barbecue He said that one of the reacook out is good for communiswimming pool, spray park, station right at ‘your own back- sons CrisRon Holiday Builders, ty bonding. Even more fun can jogging track, basketball court, yard’ will provide easier and Inc. went the opposite direcbe a barbecue cook-off between tennis court, a putting green, safer access to do a barbecue,” tion of the required open space residents and see who can make a park and a barbecue pit. Yes, said the chef. and designed a big open, green the best barbecued dish.” there will be an area for out“Davao has been tagged as space is to promote a more Know more why living at door grilling, a novel feature for ‘Barbecue Country’ with the relaxing ‘“everyday staycation” Legacy Leisure Residences is a condominium. countless barbecue food joints. atmosphere for the residents, a right for you and your family.

Planning the leisure space From stalls to high-end reswellness-focused living. WellVisit their showroom along well, the developer addresses taurants, there is grilled food ness, according to Bangayan, Ma-a Road.

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SEA-LEVEL RISE

THREATENS FISHING INDUSTRY

By HENRYLITO D. TACIO

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ontrary to what most skeptics claim, the rate of sea-level rise has increased considerably and will continue to increase in the coming years. The evidence has been summarized by the Nobel-prize winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

The Philippines, with more than 7,100 islands and has one of the longest coastlines in the world, will not be spared from the adverse impacts of sea-level rise brought about by global warming, respected scientists contend.

Most people think of global warming and climate change as the same thing, but scientists prefer to use “climate change” when describing the complex shifts now affecting the planet’s weather and climate systems.

Sea-level rise is one of the consequences of climate change. “As the planet gets warmer, glaciers melt, causing sea level to rise,” explains the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL).

According to a recent study, whose findings were published in Nature, the world’s oceans are now rising far faster than they did in the past. The current sea-level rise rate – which started in 1990 – is 2.5 times faster than it was from 1900 to 1990.

The study found that for much of the 20th century, sea level rise was about 30% less than earlier re-

search had figured. “But that’s not good news because about 25 years ago the seas started rising faster and the acceleration in 1990 turns out to be more dramatic than previously calculated,” wrote Seth Borenstein in a dispatch for Associated Press.

“We’re seeing a significant acceleration in the past few decades,” study lead author Carling Hay, a geophysical researcher at Harvard University, was quoted as saying.

According to the AP report, previous research showed that between 1900 and 1990, the seas rose about two-thirds of an inch a decade. The new study recalculates the 1900-1990 rate to less than half an inch a decade.

Old and new research both say that since the 1990s seas are rising at about 30 millimeters a decade.

Meanwhile, the IPCC projects the global sea levels will rise by around 26 to 29 centimeters by 2030, and by around 47 to 62 meters by 2080. ’s weather bureau – the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astro-

nomical Services Administration (PAGASA) – an increasing trend in the sea level in the country was observed way back in 1965.

In a research conducted by the Philippine Country Study to Address Climate Change, the Manila Bay was already subjected to several hazards, including flooding and storms.

“Shoreline changes due to reclamation for housing, ports, coastal roads, buildings and other urbanized development are high, adding to an increased threat of inundation,” the study said.

With climate change, sea-level rise has been accelerated. “The implications are troubling – accelerated ocean warming, ice sheet collapse and sea level rise – all point to more and more sea level rise in the future, perhaps at a faster rate than previously thought,” noted Jonathan Overpeck, co-director of the Institute of the Environment at the University of Arizona. “This will make adaptation to climate change more difficult and costly.”

The fisheries sector is anticipated to be one of the most affected by climate change. “It shall be greatly felt in coastal areas through rise in sea level,” wrote Bureau of Agricultural Research’s Catalino R. Dela Cruz. “Sea level rise shall inundate low-lying wet and dry land areas,

erode shorelines, exacerbate storm flooding; increase salinity of estuaries and threaten freshwater aquifers. Also, accretion in shorelines may occur due to drowning and inundation of coasts.”

Sea-level rise could also overwhelm coral reefs, touted to the rainforests of the sea. “Many coral reefs will be unable to keep growing fast enough to keep up with the rising sea levels,” said an international team led by scientists from the University of Exeter.

Most of the reefs are found in the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn – in the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and South Pacific. They also thrive where warm currents are found off Florida, Bermuda, southern Japan and Australia. The richest reefs, however, are located in the region bounded by Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

The Philippines hold one of the most extensive coral reefs in the world with a sprawling area of 27,000 square kilometers.

These contain a quarter of all the coral species known in the world, which is more than what is found in the famous Great Barrier Reef of Australia.

“A quarter of all marine life depends on coral reefs, and over 500 million people around the world rely on coral reefs for food se-

curity, economic well-being and cultural identity,” points out Dr. Madhavi Colton, CORAL’s program director. “Coral reefs are also critical for protecting coastal communities from wave action, erosion, and tropical storms.”

But the importance of coral reefs on food security could not be discounted. Studies show a single reef can support as many as 3,000 species of marine life. As fishing grounds, they are thought to be 10 to 100 times as productive per unit area as the open sea.

In the Philippines, an estimated 10%-15% of the total fisheries come from coral reefs. About 80%90% of the income of small island communities come from fisheries, according to Dr. Angel C. Alcala, former environment secretary.

In terms of productivity, good coral reef areas can produce as much as 30 tons of fishery products

per square kilometer in a year, Dr. Alcala reports.

Sea-level rise and destruction of coral reefs will definitely affect the fishing industry. “Fishery resources will decrease while important fish species may move to other areas making it less available to fishers,” Dela Cruz explained.

This is bad news for Filipinos as fish is their second staple food – after rice.

“Seventy percent of the protein requirements of the Filipinos for nutrients, minerals, and essential fatty acids are derived from fish, and over 1.6 million Filipinos depend on the fishing industry for their livelihood,” wrote Mudjekeewis D. Santos, Jonathan O. Dickson, and Pierre Easter L. Velasco, authors of the paper, “Mitigating the Impacts of Climate Change: Philippine Fisheries in Focus.”

The situation will further make more Filipinos

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Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod 19th City Council 42nd Regular Session Series of 2020 PRESENT: Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan - Temporary Presiding Officer Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte 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

ORDINANCE NO. 0419-20 Series of 2020 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT VEHICLES (UAV) REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT UNITS (RPAU), OR ANY REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (RPAS) IN THE CITY OF DAVAO Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled, that: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE- This Ordinance shall be known as “DRONE REGULATION ORDINANCE OF DAVAO CITY.” SECTION 2. COVERAGE – This Ordinance shall cover all Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAV), Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Units (RPAU),within the territorial jurisdiction and airspace of Davao City SECTION 3. EXEMPTION – The unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAV), Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Units (RPAU) of the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, or those used by other government agencies for the purpose of emergency response, national defense, public safety and public security shall be exempt from the coverage of this Ordinance; provided they made prior coordination with the Davao City Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC).

SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS – As used in this Ordinance, the following terms shall mean: a. Drone-any powered, Unmanned, Aircraft vehicle (UAV) or Remotely Piloted Aircraft Unit (RPAU) which would be subject to remote control by the controller; b. No-fly zones – are areas within the territorial jurisdiction or airspace of Davao City which have been declared as areas prohibited to drones, Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAV) or Remotely Piloted Aircraft Unit (RPAU). For a particular time or event, or in specified areas within the City, in the interest of Public safety and security; c. Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) – a remotely piloted aircraft, its associated remote pilot stations, the required command and control links and any other components as specified in the type design; d. Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller – means a person who manipulates the flight contrls of a remotely piloted aircraft; e. Recreational/Hobbyist Use – is the use of a drone, Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle ( UAV), Remotely Piloted Aircraft Unit (RPAU) or any component of a Remotely Piloted Aircrft System (RPAS) for recreational puposes where no profits is made from the use thereof; f. Private Persons – shall refer to natural or juridical persons not execising any official governmental function at the time the activity is conducted; g. Controlled Airspace – an airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided in accordance with the airspace classification; h. Prohibited/Restricted Airspace – an airspace of defined dimensions identified by an area on the surface of the earth in which flight of aircraft is prohibited, as published by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) or by other applicable laws and regulations; SECTION 5. REGISTRATION – The Davao city Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) shal manage the periodic registration of all Drones and remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) oerated by private persons, used for non-commercial, hobbyists, recreational and/or sports purposes, within the territorial jurisdiction and airspace of Davao City, with the assistance and coordination of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)-Davao City Office.

All owners of drones and Remotely iloted Aircraft System (RPAS) already registered with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)-Davao City Office shall also present their registration with the Davao City Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) for the purpose of documentation.

SECTION 6. PROHIBITED ACTS 1. No person shall be allowed to operate a drone, at any time, within the territorial jurisdiction or airspace of Davao City without compliance with registration or obtaining a special permit; 2. No person shall falsify, forge, or in any manner misrepresent compliance with the registration requirements; 3. No person shall transfer, alter, tamper with or modify in any manner a registration already granted; 4. No person shall operate a drone, whether registered or unregistered, in prohibited or restricted airspace, no-fly zones, or other areas prohibited by law or regulation, unless specifically permitted by the proper government authority exercising control or jurisdiction in the area.

SECTION 7. CREATION OF THE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP (TWG) Chairperson: City Mayor’s Office Secretariat: Davao City Public Safely and Security Command Center (PSSC) Members: 1. Chairperson of the City Council Committee on Peace and Public Safety 2. Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines-Davao 3. Davao International Airport Representative 4. Philippine Air Force Tactical Operations Group Davao 5. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, J2, of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) 6. Task Force Davao 7. Davao City Police Office 8. City Tourism Operations Office 9. Department of Tourism 10. Private Sector Representative from Commercial Drone Users 11. Priivate Sector representative from Hobbyist Drone Users SECTION 8. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS –The technical Working Group shall,within thirty (30) days after the Ordinance has been approved, draft the necessary Implementing Rules And Regulations for the approval of the City SECTION 9. PENALTY – Any violation of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be punished as follows: a. For Non-registration, or transfer, falsification or alteration of issued registration: 1st Offense 2nd Offense

- a fine of P3,000 - Confiscation of Drone and a fine of P 5,000

b. For Operating in No-fly zones or prohibited or Restricted Airspaces: Immediate confiscation of Drone and a fine of P 5,000 Provided, that the operation of a non-registered drone over prohibited/restricted airspace or a no-fly zone, shall constitute two separate offenses under this Ordinance.

Provided that the PSSCC, DCPO, TFD or any law enforcement agency shall be allowed to use any reasonable means necessary to obtain possession of, or confiscate any drone found within the prohibited/restricted areas or no-fly zones.

Provided further, that prosecution under this Ordinance for non-registration of the drone or the operation of drones in prohibited/restricted areas or no-fly zones, shall not be a bar to further prosecution for other offenses under Philippine laws.

SECTION 10. REPEALING CLAUSE –Any Ordinance, local issuances or rules inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified, accordingly.

SECTION 11. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If for any reason, any section of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid,the other sections or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby, shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 12. EFFECTIVITY – This ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon approval, posting and publication in newspaper of local circulation.

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

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

ATTESTED:

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

February 11 APPROVED : ________________, 2021

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAV), REMOTELY PILOTED AERIAL UNITS (RPAU), OR ANY REMOTELY PILOTED AERIAL SYSTEM (RPAS) IN THE CITY OF DAVAO

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(LGUs) with most new cases per day during the period of June 5 to 11, 2021 with an

average of 180 new cases per day during the period while Quezon City has an average

of 168 new cases based on the Independent research group OCTA Research

in to the rebels’ demand for money would only embolden them to continue

their extortion activities.

The AFP earlier said that it will coordinate with the

PNP and local government units to stop the illegal activities of the CPP-NPA.

Guillermo Eleazar, in a statement, said that Yaddah was involved in the kidnapping of various foreign nationals, the latest victims being of Rex Triplett in Sirawai, Zamboanga Sibugay on September 2020, and five Indonesian Nationals in the sea waters of Malaysia on January 2020.

The foreign nationals were later rescued in Tawi-

tawi.

Sawadjaan, according to Eleazar, is the brother of Mundi Sawadjaan and a volunteer suicide bomber as well as IED bomb-maker, while alias Rauf/Raup is an ASG member operating under the Yaddah brothers.

“While we perform our primary obligation to serve and protect our people, it is also our duty to give our

best in the government’s fight against communist insurgency and terrorism as we implement the Intensified Cleanliness Policy,” Eleazar said.

“Cooperative efforts to quell threats by terrorism and communist insurgency in the country are likewise undertaken with the Armed Forces of the Philippines,” he added.

Panlungsod (SP),” he said.

Dayanghirang also said that charges per match is still subject for discussion at the City Council.

“In this case dahil mapapanood mo lang sa TV, ano yung mababayaran mo? Ang babayaran mo, in the case of Davao City, ay magcha-charge kami every sultada (match), every sabong represents a cost that will go to the amusement tax of the city.

Meaning the costing will be per fight,” he added.

He said applicants to operate electronic “sabong” have to apply to the City Mayor’s Office and the mayor will endorse it to the SP for approval.

“Why apply to the mayor?

Because you must have a business permit under the revenue code ng lahat ng mga LGU at lahat ng magnenegosyo sa isang munisipyo o probinsya ay dapat merong

business permit,” he said.

Dayanghirang said the city can allow ‘online sabong now in Davao City consistent to the IRR of PAGCOR. “We just amended the local ordinance of cockfighting code, then ipapasok lang namin ito including e-sabong and using that amendment of the ordinance, we can allow now the online “sabong” locally in Davao City consistent to the IRR of PAGCOR,” he said.

to ensure the continued delivery of services to the people amidst the rising

cases of Covid-19 in the city.

Mayor Michelle appealed to all Matinians

to continue observing the basic minimum health standards. (CIO MATI)

ming duha. Ako mild, si mama nako asymptomatic.

Pero okay siya pero kalit

lang, pero didto lang nako nahibal-an kay nagrabehan man ko, nga nawala na siya,

gi-intubate naman siya derecho. Pait gyud,” he said.

By Maya M. Padillo

He said that he initiated the “first-ever nationwide online meet in order to rekindle the passion for continuity of leadership as we are nearing again elections season” as the country is set to elect its next President, other national officials and local officials as well.

He said the groups have also signified “their firm commitment to support the continuity of the Duterte brand of government.”

“The need to address the growing call of these groups on continuity is overwhelming. Every day, I receive different groups urging me to lead the same or even much improved structure we did way back 2016,” said Dayanghirang, pointing out that the country has seen how the Duterte administration has ensured

that key programs like the “Build, Build, Build” and antiinsurgency are implemented without the stain of corruption.

He added: “These and more are only the few accomplishments made by this administration that we wish our children’s children can be able to partake of such a quality of life and there is only one person who can make this happen, be the agent of legacy and continuity.”

Despite his busy schedule, Budget and Management Secretary Wendel E. Avisado attended the online gathering to provide context to the event by emphasizing on the importance of continuity of the programs as well as the need to enhance cooperation among groups in ensuring that the next administration

adopt these programs as its own.

During the event, participating groups pushed for the need to create a national assembly as well as regional and provincial councils so that there is a united effort for the 2022 campaign and come up with virtual identification cards with quick response codes.

Among those who participated were groups from Cagayan, Pangasinan, Bicol, Tawi-Tawi, overseas Filipino workers from Europe and Asia. Also present were barangay captains of the city.

Dayanghirang also expressed his appreciation to Davao City Deputy Mayor of Maranao Tribe Randy Usman for lending his place for the secretariat operations.

go hungry. “Food is literally the most important thing in the world,” observed Arturo R. Tanco, Jr., a well-known Filipino who was the president of the World Food Council of the United Nations. “It is not even next to life, because it is life itself.

“Deprived of the right to food, man knows no other,” he added. “For the hungry, there is no dignity, no human rights, no rule of law, no liberty, no celebra-

tion of the spirit.”

Filipinos may not be aware of what’s happening.

Jeannyline T. Arriaga, from Bansalan, Davao del Sur, is a doting mother. She usually wakes up early in the morning to prepare breakfast for her two children, who are going to school. Generally, she cooks rice and fish.

Lately, however, she observes that the fish she usually buys at the public market has become scarcer. In fact, there

are days when she could not find any that she buys another kind of fish. Her children complain because they don’t like the new kind of fish she serves to them.

Jeannyline also notices that if the fish she likes is available, they are becoming smaller. “They are not only getting scarcer but they are becoming expensive, too,” she points out.

Soon, there may be no more fish on the table.

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Devin Booker added 34 in a physical game marred by league MVP Nikola Jokic’s ejection.

Paderna calls off comeback bid

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ormer PABA super featherweight champion Jun “The Neutralizer” Paderna of Cotabato tried to make a comeback in boxing but after two losses, changed his mind to concentrate instead as a physical fitness instructor.

Paderna, now 39, fought his last fight against Emanuel Augustus of USA and lost by a unanimous decision on May 30, 2008 in Australia.

The 5-foot-5 Paderna made his first comeback fight by facing super welterweight Ashley Theophane of United Kingdom in Dubai last May 3, 2019 where he lost by a technical knockout in the 2nd round. Paderna then met welterweight Faizan Anwar of India last Feb. 8, 2020 in Dubai where he lost by TKO in the 3rd round.

“Short notice lahat. Tinanggap ko lang. Wala kase sila makuha dito. (It was all on short notice. I just accepted because they could not

get somebody from here),” said Paderna.

Paderna was then convinced that it was better to hang up his gloves and just concentrate being a physical fitness instructor.

“Mas malaki pa ang kita at hindi ka bugbug (The income is even bigger and you don’t get beaten up),” said Paderna.

He recently assisted matchmaker Brico Santig of Highland Boxing in helping during featherweight KJ ‘The Ipugo’ Natuplag of Ifugao fight against Hasibullah ‘Kalashnikov’ Ahmadi of Afghanistan last June 5 at the Hilton Al Habtoor City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Natuplag lost by unanimous decision.

Paderna together with some friends including mostly ex-boxers, who are now working as physical fitness instructors to donate to the boxers in the Philippines.

The money will be given to Santig.

Suns sweep Nuggets D ENVER — The Phoenix Suns roared into the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 11 years Sunday night (Monday, Manila time) with a testy 125-118 victory over Denver that completed a four-game sweep of the Nuggets and included MVP Nikola Jokic’s ejection.

Chris Paul scored 37 points and Devin Booker added 34 in a physical game marred by Jokic’s ejection.

Jokic was tossed with 3:52 left in the third quarter and the Nuggets trailing 8376 after his hard right-hand windmill swipe sent the basketball flying but also caught Cameron Payne in the face.

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mates and coaches pulled everyone apart.

Officials assessed a double technical on Jokic and Booker and ejected the MVP after upping the call to a Flagrant 2. Jokic finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds in 28 minutes.

The Nuggets and their fans at Ball Arena were frustrated that they were getting called for ticky-tack fouls yet Jokic wasn’t getting the calls expected of a Most Valuable Player.

After knocking out LeBron James and the defending champion Lakers in Round 1, the Suns quickly dispatched Denver and made Jokic the first MVP to get swept in a playoff series since Magic Johnson in

1989.

Will Barton led Denver, which trailed by 13 heading into the fourth quarter, with 25 points, Michael Porter Jr. added 20 and Monte Morris 19.

The Nuggets survived the loss of star Jamal Murray to a torn ACL on April 12, winning 13 of 18 to close out the regular season and taking care of the Portland Trail Blazers in five games in the opening round.

But when second scoring option Porter tweaked his surgically repaired back in the first half of Game 1 against Phoenix, it was one injury too far for the Nuggets to overcome.

Denver coach Michael Malone said before tip-off that the Nuggets couldn’t really rely on their experience from the bubble in overcoming a pair of 3-1 deficits in the playoffs last year. For one thing, Murray’s recovering from knee surgery.

Malone said the Nug-

gets’ only focus was on sending this series back to Phoenix for a Game Five.

Instead, Jokic became the first MVP to get swept in a playoff series since the Pistons downed Magic Johnson and the Lakers in four in the NBA Finals in 1989.

Jokic’s ejection came 48 hours after an emotional celebration before Game Three in which the Serbian dedicated his MVP trophy to his teammates, coaches, trainers and the front office.

The only NBA player to play all 72 games this season, Jokic spent the fourth quarter in his locker room as his teammates’ comeback without him fell short.

Despite the sweep and Jokic’s early exit, fans chanted, “MVP! MVP” as they streamed out of the arena.

Suns: Booker scored 10 points in the first quarter despite missing six of nine shots. ... Phoenix trailed just once at 2-0 before Booker’s 3-pointer put the Suns up for good.

development of sports on Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and their rich culture and traditions.

Daut is also set to tackle the progressive developments in indigenous sports spearheaded by the Philippine Sports Commission, and ways where sporting communities can contribute in the advancement of sports for IPs.

“This session highlights the goal of the Commission in developing sports for all sectors of the community, and create a culture of sports inclusivity for every Filipino,” explained PSC Chairman William Ramirez.

Daut first took centerstage on the Summit’s first batch and tackled the nation’s grassroots sports as the key to Olympic success

Daut returns to PSC’s NSS to discuss indigenous sports

PSC Chairman Butch Ramirez with Olympian EJ Obiena.

P

hilippine Sports Institute (PSI) Dean for Sports Education Prof.

Henry Daut returns in the 18th session of the National Sports Summit (NSS) on Wednesday to spotlight ‘Sports and Indigenous Peoples’.

The Mindanao State University professor will give an overview on understanding the history and

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ENTERING THE BUBBLE: Gilas Pilipinas undergoes safety protocols upon arrival at Quest Hotel and Conference Center in Clark for the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers on Sunday (June 13, 2021). The tournament will commence this week. (Contributed photo)

BUBBLE WRAPPED Clark Bubble opens for FIBA Teams

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LARK, PAMPANGA – Gilas Pilipinas Men and foreign basketball teams have started to arrive in Clark, Pampanga for the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup Qualifiers slated to commence this week.

BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Vince Dizon, Clark Development Corp.

(CDC) President and CEO Manuel Gaerlan, and BCDA Senior Vice President for Corporate Services Group Arrey Perez witnessed the arrival of teams at the Quest Hotel and Conference Center in Clark on Sunday.

“This is the first international sporting event since we went through this very difficult time. Seeing Gilas Pilipinas compete here at home is such a welcome sight and gives us so much hope that we are towards the tail end of this difficult time,” Dizon said in a press conference as teams were arriving.

For his part, Gaerlan said, “We are very much proud and happy to host here in Clark the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. We hope that our countrymen will cheer not only for our national team but also welcome the teams from China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and Chinese Taipei.”

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Executive Director Sonny Barrios, Deputy Executive Director Butch Antonio and Special Assistant to the President Ryan Gregorio joined the press conference virtually.

“We cannot overemphasize our gratitude for (BCDA and CDC’s) valuable support to make this event take place after a couple of earlier postponements because of the challenges of the pandemic. But through your kind and strong assistance, finally we are here,” Barrios said. “As far as this international event is concerned, this is only the first step towards our long journey to the 2023 World Cup that we are hosting.”

The Philippines, through the BCDA, CDC and SBP, is hosting the third and final win-

dow of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers from June 16 to 20.

Perez said the event was also made possible through the coordination with various stakeholders.

“Prior to this event, we coordinated with all stakeholders and they gave us their full support. The most critical thing is to provide tighter security as we’ve learned during PBA bubble. All hands on deck and we’re confident that we’ll make this event successful.”

Perez said.

Upon their arrival at the hotel, Gilas Pilipinas and six other teams from China, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand are being required to take a series of reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests as part of the strict health and safety protocols set by FIBA. Foreign participants were required to take pre-travel RT-PCR tests 12 days, seven days and three days prior to departure.

In case a bubble participant tests positive for Covid-19, the individual would immediately be isolated and undergo a confirmatory test a day after. Contact tracing would be conducted within a few hours after detection.

The movement of players, coaches and staff will be limited to within the airports, hotels and the game venue.

Hardcourt battles begin on Wednesday as Gilas Pilipinas faces South Korea in an anticipated match under Group A. The team will also play against Indonesia on June 18, and South Korea again on the last day of the tournament on June 20. (PR)