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Different varieties of dried fish are neatly piled at a stall inside Bankerohan Public Market in Davao City on Wednesday. Davao Region recorded its highest inflation since April 2019 as it accelerated to 4.1 percent in May 2021. Edge Davao

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Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. says high-risk areas in Mindanao will get more vaccines with the country expecting to receive more than 10 million more COVID-19 vaccines this month. Galvez promised to immediately deliver the vaccines in Mindanao once they arrive. Presidential Photo

NOT DONE YET Sara defends Davao City’s private sector, medical community over Leni remarks

By MAYA M. PADILLO

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ayor Sara Duterte-Carpio is not done yet with the remarks of Vice President Leni Robredo.

On Wednesday, Mayor Sara once more came to the defense of the private sector and the medical community of Davao City following Robredo’s recent comment on the surge of Covid-19 cases in the city.

“Ang hindi ko kasi nagustuhan, inatake niya (Leni) yung private sector namin at yung medical community namin sa Davao City. Yung private sector namin have been very very helpful sa city government

of Davao at yung medical community namin. Panget na sabihin inactive kasi they’ve been silently suffering and working hard,” Mayor Sara said in an interview in Manila while attending the birthday celebration of the late Senator Miriam DefensorSantiago on Tuesday.

Last Monday, Mayor Sara took a jab on 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 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.

Meanwhile, the private/ business sector in Davao City is one with the city government of Davao in addressing the surge of Covid-19 cases as well as mitigating the impact of the public health crisis to Dabawenyos.

“We are one with the city of Davao in addressing this surge and we are working with the city government

until June 19.

The opening of the online celebration “Ang Pag-Abli” will happen tomorrow, 7pm and will be spearheaded by Mayor Michelle Nakpil Rabat.

On Friday, there will be blessing, ribbon cutting, and turnover of Livestock Training Center in Sudlon, Barangay Central. On the

same day, there will also be a ceremonial turnover and blessing of Karbena’s Dairy Processing and Marketing Outlet in Tagawisan, Barangay Badas.

On its last day, a “Misa Pasasalamat” will take place in San Nicholas De Tolentino Cathedral in the morning followed by the groundbreaking of

City of Mati Fishport and launching of Mati One-Stop App in the afternoon and online celebration in the evening.

According to Mayor Michelle, in these trying times, the best way to celebrate the upcoming festivities is for the people in Mati to be safe with family at home. (MATI CIO)

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Mati City goes virtual again for its 14th Citihood Day, 18th Pujada Bay Fest celeb

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ue to the ongoing threat of the pandemic, the festivities of the upcoming 14th Citihood Day of Mati and 18th Pujada Bay Festival will once again be virtual.

Starting tomorrow, June 17, the City of Mati LGU will hold three-day virtual celebration thru its official facebook pages

Retired cop gunned down

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retired policeman was shot dead by a still unidentified suspect Monday (June 14) in Purok Mangga, Barangay Bincungan, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

Police Regional Office (PRO) 11 identified the victim as retired senior police officer 4 Rolly Gertos Sabitsana, a resident of Purok Bayanihan, Barangay Visayan Village, Tagum City.

Sabitsana was feeding fish at the fish pond in his rest house when the shooting happened.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital in Tagum by emergency responders but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician. He sustained a lone gunshot wound in the

right side of the body.

Investigators who processed the crime scene recovered one fired cartridge case believed to be from a 5.56 rifle.

Probers have yet to determine the killer’s identity and motive, however Tagum Chief of Police Major Joselito Tan directed investigators to conduct a deeper probe of the killing.

Sabitsana retired from the police service sometime in 2016.

Before his retirement he was assigned at Davao del Norte Provincial Police Office and finally with the in Regional Personnel Holding and Accounting Section (RPHAS) of PRO 11.

SEC lauds Panabo City LGU, PNP for action vs. investment firm

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he Securities and Exchange Commission-Davao Extension Office (SECDEO) welcomes the action of the Panabo City government thru its Licensing Office, headed

by Ms. Juliet S. Nacario, and the Philippine National Police Panabo under the leadership of PLTCOL Atty. Verna L. Cabuhat for their action on a complaint against an entity illegally soliciting investment from the public.

The SEC has issued an advisory against Mer’s Business Center on 06 May 2021as it does not have the necessary secondary license to offer securities for sale

within the Philippines as required under the Securities Regulation Code (SRC).

The SEC-DEO said the action, which resulted in the arrest of three individuals from General Santos City, is a big boost to the campaign against illegal investment schemes out to siphon the hard earned money of the public, especially in this time of a global health crisis.

The Panabo City LGU and its police are worth emulating for their conscious efforts in running after those who continue to solicit investments without the necessary license,” the extension office said

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City Tourism Operations officer Generose Tecson 99 Filipino seafarers, who arrived at the Davao International Airport (DIA) afternoon of June 16, 2021 in a chartered flight via Garuda Airlines from Fiji, will be quarantined for 10 days in various hotels in Davao City identified as quarantine facilities for international passengers. Edge Davao

Dabawenyos urged to pre-register as more COVID-19 vaccines arriving

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ith eight to 10 percent already fully vaccinated in Davao City, the Davao City COVID-19 Task Force Vaccination Cluster urged Dabawenyos to visit the nearest district health centers or access the Safe Davao QR website for pre-registration as more COVID-19 vaccines, allocated by the national government, will arrive in Davao City this month.

Vaccination Cluster Head Dr. Joy Villafuerte, during the Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) Madayaw Dabaw program aired on June 14, said, “Hangyo sa katawhan nato wag mag hesitate (pumunta) sa health center or ospital para makaparehistro.

Pwede pud sila parehistro sa Safe Davao QR (We ask the general public to not hesitate in going to health centers and hospitals to pre-register for vaccination.

You can also pre-register via the Safe Davao QR).”

She said community vaccination rollout is

ongoing in Buhangin, Mintal, and Matina Aplaya.

But it latter will cater to second doses of those under the A1 (medical frontliners), A2 (senior citizens), and A3 (adults with comorbidities) priority groups.

“Ang Sputnik V niabot na weeks ago, gigamit run sa SPMC. Katong gusto mugamit sa Sputnik V, pwede mag-adto sa SPMC vaccination hub, pwede magpa immunize diretso ngadto. Ang Pfizer sa DOH duna tay 105,000 doses pero ato nag gibahin sa mga ospitals og public health centers. Kining mga taga Davao City, kung gusto mo pa immunize sa ospital, pwede adto sila ngadto para pre-registration (Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines arrived weeks ago and it’s being used at the SPMC. For those who want to be inoculated with Sputnik V, you can go to the SPMC vaccination hub and get immunized there. About 105,000 doses of Pfizer vaccines from the Department of Health also

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Samal submarine cable project fully operational early 2022

By MAYA M. PADILLO

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he submarine cable project, which is seen to end the power problems of the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS), is expected to be fully operational by the first or second quarter of next year.

Mario Angelo Sotto, general manager of Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO), said with the availability of materials and the expected arrivals of the marine surveyors this year, it is expected that the submarine cable, which has a carrying capacity of 50 megawatts (MW), will be fully connected the Pantukan grid.

“Anytime this week, i-deliver na doon sa samal station ang materyales, pag-nakakuha na ang pertinent documents at yung mga foreign counterparts na siyang

gagawa sa submarine cable, dadating na rin sila dito. Ang mga materials ay almost 100 percent complete. Doon sa Europe ginagawa ang mga materials at pag-kompleto na siya, ipapadala na dito sa Pilipinas at yung magka-conduct ng marine survey ay dadating na rin,” he said.

Sotto said it will only take three to four months to install the whole submarine cable.

“Kung makakarating sila anytime this year, we are praying that first or second quarter next year magiging operational na

uuwi sila dito sa Pilipinas and dito sila sa Davao City kasi we already opened our airport for international flights through chartered flights,” Tecson told media in the virtual presser of AFP-PNP Press Corps on Wednesday.

Following the guidelines of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF), these seamen will be quarantined for 10 days and will undergo swabbing on the 7th day

before they will be released on the 10th day if their results are negative.

Tecson assured that Davao City is ready for these passengers and this is also a welcome development for the hotel industry in the city.

“Ready naman tayo because we have all the process in placed sa airport and even with our hotels, this is a welcome development because

ang submarine cable at talagang connected na siya sa grid from Pantukan going to Samal,” he said.

The P1.1-billion submarine cable project, which compose of submarine cabling and substations, is anticipated to address the intermittent power supply in the island and will also help tourism stakeholders to expand their resorts.

“Ang submarine cable ay magbibigay ng power supply reliability dahil ngayon makikita natin na maliit ang supply ng kuryente sa Samal, pero pagpasok na ito sa grid expect na malaki na ang kuryente na papasok sa Samal,” Sotto said.

Presently, Samal only has 8 MW power capacity wherein 6 MW are from the Mindoro grid and 2 MW

from the Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC).

“Kaya kailangan maipasok natin in a separate cable at itong submarine cable ay siyang magdadala ng supply doon sa Samal,” Sottio said.

The project broke ground in September 2019, however, its completion was impeded by the pandemic.

“Supposedly, last year pa sana yun but because of this pandemic nagkaroon tayo ng mga delays sa project.

Supposedly, they have to deliver the materials last year but they cannot do that because of the lockdowns and other things implemented by the government kaya hanggang ngayon delayed ang project,” he said.

99 Filipino seamen undergo quarantine in Davao City

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inety-nine Filipino seafarers, who arrived at the Davao International Airport (DIA) on June 16, 2021 in a chartered flight via Garuda Airlines from Fiji, are now undergoing quarantine in Davao City.

City Tourism Operations officer Generose Tecson said these seamen will be quarantined for 10 days in various hotels in Davao City

identified as quarantine facilities for international passengers.

The hotels were inspected and identified by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Health-Bureau of Quarantine (DOH-BOQ).

“Dito nag-la-land ang Garuda, tapos i-offload yung 99 seamen and dadalhin sa mga hotels for quarantine.

This is repatriation from Fiji at

at least yung economic activity nila medyo gagana na. For the past two weeks DOH-BOQ and DOT have started inspecting the quarantine hotels na puwede natin gamitin as quarantine facilities,” she added.

She added that the DOH-BOQ and DOT have identified 600 rooms from about 16 hotels in Davao City.

“Tayo sa Davao City naghahanda tayo sa paggamit yung mga hotels as quarantine facilities for international passengers or multi-use na establishments. For the past several weeks nagmimeeting na kami with the DOT and DOH-BOQ para makapag-inspect ng mga hotels na puwede nating gamitin,” Tecson said. By Maya M. Padillo

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In defending the private sector and the medical community of Davao City following Vice President Leni Robredo’s recent

comment on the surge of Covid-19 cases in the city:

Ang hindi ko kasi nagustuhan, inatake niya (Leni) yung private sector namin at yung medical community namin sa Davao City.

Yung private sector namin have been very very helpful sa city government of Davao at yung medical community namin.

Panget na sabihin inactive kasi they’ve been silently suffering and working hard.”

MAYOR SARA DUTERTE-CARPIO

EDITORIAL Getting into Sara’s head Vice President Leni Robredo’s remarks on the Davao City Covid-19 crisis did not sit well with Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. It obviously irked the Mayor as she has unleashed a 1-2 combination by far at VP Robredo.

In Filipino gayspeak, it’s called “mema.” Short for “may masabi lang.” In English, “for the sake of having to say something.”

As if it was not enough, she uncorked a second barrage of punches on Wednesday.

Mayor Sara actually does not owe VP Robredo an explanation. She shouldn’t even have to dignify her statements with a remark. In essence, VP Robredo succeeded in her mission to distract Mayor Sara in her mission to get us through this current surge.

On Monday, Mayor Sara came to the defense of the private sector and the medical community of Davao City following Robredo’s recent comment on the surge of Covid-19 cases in the city.

She took VP Robredo’s statements too unsavory she had to follow it up with yet another flurry.

The disappointment is understandable. We are in the middle of a serious fight against an unseen enemy with both the government and private sector trying to keep our heads above water. VP Robredo, always coming up with a template for a non-existent expert’s advise, suggested Davao City do the same strategy as Cebu City and get the private sector and the medical community to help.

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It’s just a waste of time engaging in some politically-motivated statements.

The better way to deal with it is to just shrug off VP Robredo. She may just be dying for attention or trying to test the Mayor’s poise under pressure.

Pick your battles, Mayor. Not this one.

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BIGGER PICTURE

THE DAY PHILIPPINES WAS FINALLY FREE

By HENRYLITO D. TACIO

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efore the Philippines was rediscovered on March 16, 1521, it was a country on its own whose people enjoyed its freedom. Then, the Spaniards came and it was never the same again.

Britannica Encyclopedia recorded the historic event: “The Portuguese navigator and explorer Ferdinand Magellan headed the first Spanish foray to the Philippines when he made landfall on Cebu in March 1521; a short time later he met an untimely death on the nearby island of Mactan. After King Philip II (for whom the islands are named) had dispatched three further expeditions that ended in disaster, he sent out Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, who established the first permanent Spanish settlement in Cebu in 1565.

“The Spanish city of Manila was founded in 1571, and by the end of the 16th century most of the coastal and lowland areas from Luzon to northern Mindanao were under Spanish control. Friars marched with soldiers and soon accomplished the nominal conversion to Roman Catholicism of all the local people under Spanish administration.”

Spanish ruled the Philippines after that. It wasn’t until in 1863 that public education was available for Filipinos.

Even then, less than one-fifth of those who went to school could read and write Spanish, and far fewer could speak it properly.

“The limited higher education in the colony was entirely under clerical direction, but by the 1889s many sons of the wealthy were sent to Europe to study. There, nationalism and a passion for reform blossomed in the liberal atmosphere. Out of this talented group of overseas Filipino students arose what came to be known as the Propaganda Movement,” Britannica Encyclopedia noted.

The first recorded declaration for freedom happened when Andres Bonifacio led the Cry of Pugad Lawin, which signaled the beginning of Philippine Revolution. Members of the Katipunan tore their community tax certificates in protest of Spanish conquest.

“The Philippine Revolution began in 1896,” Wikipedia reported. “The Pact of Biak-na-Bato, signed on December 14, 1897, established a truce between the Spanish colonial government and the Filipino revolutionaries.

Under its terms, Emilio Aguinaldo and other revolutionary leaders went into exile in Hong Kong.”

Then, a war followed after that. “At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, Commodore George Dewey sailed from Hong Kong to Manila Bay leading the US

Navy Asiatic Squadron. On May 1, 1898, Dewey defeated the Spanish in the Battle of Manila Bay, which effectively put the US in control of the Spanish colonial government.

Later that month, the US Navy transported Aguinaldo back to the Philippines. Aguinaldo arrived on May 19, 1898 in Cavite.”

On June 5, 1898, Aguinaldo issued a decree proclaiming June 12, 1898 as the Day of Independence. The 21-page declaration said in part: “… It was resolved unanimously that this Nation, already free and independent as of this day, must use the same flag which up to now is being used, whose design and colors are found described in the attached drawing, the white triangle signifying the distinctive emblem of the famous Society of the ‘Katipunan’ which by means of its blood compact inspired the masses to rise in revolution; the three stars, signifying the three principal Islands of this Archipelago-Luzon, Mindanao, and Panay where this revolutionary movement started; “The sun representing the gigantic steps made by the sons of the country along the path of Progress and Civilization; the eight rays, signifying the eight provinces-Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, and Batangas - which declared themselves in a state of war as soon as the first revolt was initiated; and the colors

of Blue, Red, and White, commemorating the flag of the United States of North America, as a manifestation of our profound gratitude towards this Great Nation for its disinterested protection which it lent us and continues lending us.”

In History of the Filipino People, Teodoro A. Agoncillo wrote that the proclamation was first ratified on August 1, 1898 by 190 municipal presidents from the 16 provinces.

It was again ratified on September 29, 1898 by the Malolos Congress.

The United States nor Spain, however, didn’t recognize the declaration of independence. Later on, the Spanish government ceded the Philippine archipelago to the US leading to the 1898 Treaty of Paris. For its part, the Philippines Revolutionary government did not recognize the treaty which led to the Philippine–American War. Handbook Philippines: Society, Politics, Economy, Culture, considered the Philippine-America War as “marked by cruel warfare that lasted for three years.”

Authors Rainer Werning and Niklas Reese wrote in the chapter, “A History of ‘the Philippines,’”: “The 6 million-strong population of the young, short-lived republic is virtually decimated at the hands of American fighters.

Rebel leader Maracio Sakay continued his resistance even after the Americans have already declared an end to the

war.”

On July 4, 1946, the United States granted the Philippines the independence it had been longing for through the Treaty of Manila. July 4 was chosen as the date because it corresponds to the United States’ Independence Day. Until 1962, the Fourth of July was observed as Independence Day in the Philippines.

But on May 12, 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal issued Presidential Proclamation No. 28, which declared June 12 a special public holiday throughout the country, “... in commemoration of our people’s declaration of their inherent and inalienable right to freedom and independence.”

Two years later, on August 4, Republic Act No. 4166 was signed renaming the July 4 holiday as “Philippine Republic Day,” proclaiming June 12 as “Philippine Independence Day,” and enjoining all Filipino citizens to observe the latter with befitting rites.

Prior to 1964, June 12 was observed as Flag Day in the Philippines. Wikipedia recorded, “In 1965, President Macapagal issued Proclamation No. 374, which moved National Flag Day to May 28 (the date the Philippine Flag was first flown in the Battle of Alapan located in Imus, Cavite in 1898). In 1994, then President Fidel V. Ramos issued Executive Order No. 179, extending the celebration period from May 28 to Philippine Independence on June 12…”

So many lives have been lost just to get the independence they long for. In Rights of Man, Thomas Paine wrote: “When it can be said by any country in the world, my poor are happy, neither ignorance nor distress is to be found among them, my jails are empty of prisoners, my streets of beggars, the aged are not in want, the taxes are not oppressive, the rational world is my friend because I am the friend of happiness.

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When these things can be said, then may that country boast its constitution and government. Independence is my happiness, the world is my country, and my religion is to do good.”

Independence means freedom – to do things you want to do. Freedom, according to Egypt’s Moshe Dayan, “is the oxygen of the soul.”

Rabindranath Tagore shares this illustration: “I have on my table a violin string. It is free. I twist one end of it and it responds. It is free. But it is not free to do what a violin string is supposed to do – to produce music. So, I take it, fix it in my violin, and tighten it until it is taut. Only then is it free to be a violin string.”

Joseph Sizoo further explains, “Freedom is like a coin.

It has the word privilege on one side and responsibility on the other. It does not have privilege on both sides. There are too many today who want everything involved in privilege but refuse to accept anything that approaches the sense of responsibility.”

Freedom is a very broad concept that has been given numerous different interpretations by different philosophies and schools of thought.

The protection of interpersonal freedom can be the object of a social and political investigation, while the metaphysical foundation of inner freedom is a philosophical and psychological question.

Both forms of freedom come together in each individual as the internal and external values mesh together in a dynamic compromise and power struggle; the society fighting for power in defining the values of individuals and the individual fighting for societal acceptance and respect in establishing one’s own values in it.

In philosophy, freedom often ties in with the question of free will. Libertarian philosophers have argued that

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

19 th City Council 41 st 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 Leave

ORDINANCE NO. 0411-20 Series of 2020 AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFW FAMILIES’ WELFARE AND CRISIS CENTER, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 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 “The OFW Families’ Welfare and Crisis Center Ordinance of Davao City”.

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY - It shall be the policy of the Local Government of Davao to advocate for the solidarity, welfare, protection and development of the family. It shall actively promote the strengthening of family solidarity and the promotion of its total development, in the recognition of the family as the foundation of the nation.

Towards this end, the Local Government of Davao City shall pursue and implement programs and policies that shall afford protection to the left-behind families of our Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) constituents, promote their interests and safeguard their welfare, taking into consideration their vulnerabilities and for their efforts of empowerment and self-determination SECTION 3. GUIDING PRINCIPLES – 1. The left-behind families of documented Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) shall likewise be afforded protection of their interests, rights and welfare, which shall include welfare assistance, counselling services, legal assistance, financial literacy trainings, livelihood and economic workshops, personal development programs and other related services.

2. The creation of the OFW Families’ Welfare and Crisis Center and its programs shall aim that the family solidarity, welfare, rights and development of these left-behind households shall at all times be upheld and be given priority.

SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS 1. Center – shall refer to the OFW Families’ Welfare and Crisis Center, in brevity.

2. Crisis – a situation wherein any member of a left-behind household experiences problems which are deemed as direct or indirect consequences, implications or effects of the overseas employment of a left behind household’s family member. Such crisis shall be construed as, but not limited to, economic, financial, social, psychological, or legal in nature 3. Davao City resident – a permanent resident of Davao City for at least one (1) year and thereafter continuously resides within the territorial jurisdiction of Davao City, and whenever away, intends to return, or animus revertendi.

4. Left-Behind Household – shall refer to the following residents of Davao City

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who are fully or partially economically dependent to documented OFWs, namely: a) the legitimate spouse of the OFW; b) the legitimate, legitimated, legally adopted and/or the illegitimate child of the OFW, who is unmarried, not gainfully employed, not over the age of majority, or is over the age of majority but is physically or mentally incapacitated for self-support; c) the parents dependent for support of the OFW; and d) the siblings dependent for support of the OFW. The priority of application of this Ordinance shall be on a hierarchical order.

5. Overseas Filipino Workers – refer to any person who is documented working and receiving compensation for such works outside the Philippines while in the service of an employer in a state of which he or she is not a legal resident; to be used interchangeably with migrant workers or OFWs, as defined under Republic Act No. 8042 or the “Migrant Workers Act of 1995”, as amended by Republic Act No. 10022 or “An Act Amending Republic Act No. 8042, or any other applicable laws for overseas workers”.

6. Personal development workshops – seminars, workshops and other related fora intended for the personal and professional development of the leftbehind households, as determined and regulated by the registered social worker/s of the Center.

7. Welfare and Crisis assistance – the assistance given by the City which shall be designed to help the left-behind households to recover from economic, financial, social, psychological, legal and other incidental problems, as further explained in Section 6B of this Ordinance SECTION 5. OFW FAMILIES’ WELFARE AND CRISIS CENTER OF DAVAO CITY – The Overseas Filipino Workers Families’ Welfare and Crisis Center shall be a center under the City Social Welfare and Development Office. This Center shall focus on the protection of the rights, interests, welfare and development of the Davao City based left-behind households of documented OFWs, who are also Davao City residents.

In coordination with related government and/or non-government agencies or organizations, this office shall provide direct services enumerated in Section 6B, relative to the promotion of the welfare and development of the members of the left-behind households. The Center shall designate its specific hotline number/s and its official social media platforms, so that the left-behind households and the general public can easily address their concerns to the Center.

It shall also serve as a link to the services of various government agencies catering the protection, crisis assistance and welfare of the members of the left-behind households, and also as a coordinating office to non-government organizations which caters to the same purposes.

The Center shall operate on a 24/7 basis for the effective implementation of this Ordinance.

SECTION 6. FUNCTIONS OF THE OFW FAMILIES’ WELFARE AND CRISIS CENTER OF DAVAO CITY. – The functions of the OFW Families’ Welfare and Crisis Center of Davao City shall include, but is not limited to, the following: Section 6-A. Monitoring and Coordinative Functions.

1. Establish close linkages with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration ( OWWA), the Bureau of Immigration, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and their respective social welfare attaches assigned in Philippine Embassies and Consulates-General and international social service officers assigned in different regions in the Philippines, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Public Employment Service Office (PESO) and other related government and non-government agencies and organizations assisting members of the left-behind households, to ensure effective coordination and cooperation in addressing the issues and concerns of these left-behind households.

2. Coordinate psychiatric and psycho-social intervention in partnership with the City Health Office and other concerned agencies for mental health assistance to the members of left-behind households.

3. Conduct research for data banking which shall serve as basis for the development programs and services for the left-behind households, in coordination with other concerned government agencies. This shall include the creation of the corresponding modules or the modification of existing modules pertinent to the implementation of this Ordinance.

4. Ensure gender sensitive education and training for the duly identified members of the left-behind households through the conduct of related trainings, workshops, seminars, fora, or discussions.

5. Conduct continuous profiling and monitoring of the Left-Behind Households in Davao City, in coordination with related government and non-government agencies.

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Section 6-B. Direct Services.

1. Provides welfare and crisis assistance to the members of the left-behind OFW households, such as, but not limited to, financial assistance, financial literacy seminars, livelihood workshops, business and economic workshops, personal development workshops, basic health care services, referrals to other government agencies and other related services, as determined and evaluated by the Center; The services or assistance mandated to be extended by the Center to the affected members of the left-behind household of the documented OFWs may, at the discretion of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), be coursed through the appropriate guardian/s of children who are minors, including those who are physically or mentally incapacitated;

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Aside from the aforementioned personnel, the Center can recommend also to hire additional personnel on a contract-of-service, job order or consultancy basis, as needed, for the optimal operations of the Center.

All personnel under the Center shall have the Social Welfare Officer IV as their Section Head. The Social Welfare Officer IV, on the other hand, shall report to the City Government Department Head II of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), with regard to all functions and operations of the Center, as evidenced by this organizational chart:

2. Provides psycho-social counselling and therapy services and other activities to the members of the left-behind OFW households, as well as referrals to the proper mental facilities; 3. Provides referrals to the City Legal Office with regard to the legal concerns of the members of the left-behind OFW households.

The legal concerns which shall be referred by the Center shall include, but not limited to, OFW related complaints concerning acts of violence as contemplated by the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 (RA 9262), OFW repatriation, cases involving common law spouses, child custody, and other related cases as determined and evaluated by the registered social worker/s of the Center.

4. Continuing advocacy initiatives in the promotion of the economic, financial, social, educational, psychological and political empowerment of the affected members of the left-behind households, which shall include, but not limited to, financial literacy seminars, livelihood workshops, business and economic workshops, personal development workshops, gender and development trainings, and the like.

5. Provides all the appropriate communication services for the members of the left- behind OFW households, whenever deemed necessary by the registered social worker/s of the Center.

SECTION 7. COVERAGE OF THE OFW FAMILIES’ WELFARE AND CRISIS CENTER. The OFW Families’ Welfare and Crisis Center shall be applicable to the members of the left-behind households of documented OFWs who are also residents of Davao City.

SECTION 8. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT - Upon the implementation of this Ordinance, the City Government of Davao shall provide an office space for the Center’s operations, as deemed proper by the City Social Welfare and Development Office.

It shall also ensure that the funds for necessary human resource, maintenance, research & development, operational and other related expenses for the Center shall be provided annually. The Center shall have an adequate number of professionals, workers and allied professionals as deemed appropriate, to ensure that each client of the Center is provided with the proper service or intervention.

SECTION 9. CREATION OF OFFICES AND POSITIONS - The creation of offices and positions within the Center shall be determined by the appropriate committees, offices and government instrumentalities, and shall be in the manner provided by law.

The hiring of social workers, psychologists, lawyers and staff for the Center shall be done in accordance with the regulations set by the Civil Service Commission, the City Government of Davao and the Department of Social Welfare and Development, with due regard to the qualifications as specified for each position.

SECTION 10. STAFFING PATTERN– The OFW Families Welfare and Crisis Center shall maintain the following personnel in its operations and management:

SECTION 11. JOB DESCRIPTION OF POSITIONS A. PLANTILLA PERSONNEL a) Social Welfare Officer IV - The Social Welfare Officer IV shall act as the Center Coordinator and shall oversee the activities of the OFW Families’ Welfare and Crisis Center. The details of his/her functions shall be as follows: 1. He/she is authorized to sign, speak, and represent the Center in relevant documents and activities. However, in documents concerning psychological tests, assessments and the like, he/she shall sign with prior consultancy with the designated Technical Adviser for Psychological Concerns of the Center.

2. Shall report directly to the City Government Department Head II of the CSWDO; 3. Formulate criteria and program objectives for determining priorities for proposed plans and programs.

4. Design administrative and operational plans and strategies of the Center together with the City Government Department Head II of the CSWDO and through coordination with other concerned offices and agencies.

5. Reviews the research documents and other related outputs of the registered Social Workers of the Center.

6. Represent the Center in inter-agency meetings and conferences.

7. Perform other related functions that may, from time to time be assigned by the City Government Department Head II of the CSWDO. 8. Exercise such other powers and perform such other functions and duties as may be prescribed by the Women Development Code or any issuance by the Local Government of Davao City. b) Social Welfare Officer III - The details of his/her functions shall be as follows: 1. Assists the Social Welfare Officer IV in providing technical assistance and support in carrying out measures for the planning and implementation of activities and policies of the center, particularly on research development; 2. Shall report to the Social Welfare Officer IV as his/her immediate supervisor, and to the City Government Department Head II of the CSWDO as the Head of Office; 3. Coordinates with networks of organizations, both government and non-government organizations, in the preparation and assessment as well as in the updating of the Davao City Development Plan to ensure its implementation at all levels through meetings, workshops and consultations; 4. Formulates research tools for the collection of accurate gender and age disaggregate data, specifically on the conduct of the profiling of the left-behind households as well as develop qualitative and quantitative indicators to facilitate the assessment of Davao City’s programs for the left-behind households.

5. In coordination with the Social Welfare Officer II, conducts data and policy research to communities and related government agencies through various approaches such as interviews, focus group discussions and surveys, incoordination with non-government organizations and organized migrant families/left-behind household groups or associations, for the assessment and evaluation of development programs and policies.

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7. Prepares accomplishment reports in all activities undertaken by the Center, as well as other monitoring and evaluation reports and submits them to the immediate supervisor for review and recommendations; 8. Represents the Center in inter-agency meetings and conferences, in the absence of the Social Welfare Officer IV. 9. Performs such other functions as may be assigned from time to time by the City Government Department Head II of the CSWDO and/or the Social Welfare Officer IV.

c) Social Welfare Officer II – There shall be two (2) persons who shall be hired by the Center for this item. The details of his/her functions shall be as follows:

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1. Signs all documents pertaining to the Center’s conduct of psychological assessments, psychological tests, and the like, together with the Social Welfare Officer IV who is the Center Coordinator.

2. Assists via consultancy the Social Welfare Officer IV and the City Government Department Head II of the CSWDO in formulating rehabilitation plans incidental to the services and functions of the Center; 3. Performs other related tasks as deemed necessary by the City Government Department Head II of the CSWDO, the Social Welfare Officer IV and/or any of his/her supervisors.

SECTION 12. REPORT TO THE CITY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD II OF THE CSWDO – The OFW Families’ Welfare and Crisis Center shall provide the City Government Department Head II of the CSWDO an Accomplishment Report stating the statistics and nature of cases brought to the Center and the interventions or actions provided on an annual basis.

2. Assists the Social Welfare Officer III in his/her duties as enumerated in Section 11 (A) (b).

SECTION 13. CREATION OF THE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS - A Technical Working Group shall be created for the purpose of the creation of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of this Ordinance. The Technical Working Group shall be composed of the City Government Department Head II of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) as Chairperson and the Officerin-Charge of the Integrated Gender and Development Division (IGDD) as CoChairperson and shall have the following as members:

3. Undertakes the monitoring of programs/projects implemented by the Center;

a. Regional Director, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) -Region XI;

4. Conducts research, studies and analysis of data gathered therefrom, as the basis for making workable plans and programs for the Center.

b. Chief, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) - RegionXI;

1. Assists the Social Welfare Officer IV and the Social Welfare Officer III in the planning, dissemination and implementation of the programs and services undertaken by the Center and submits report thereon;

5. Assists in establishing networks or linkages with other government offices and NGOs to ensure efficiency and economy in the implementation of the programs to be undertaken; 6. Conducts interviews, counselling and case management, in coordination with the designated Psychologist or Psychometrician of the Center; 7. Assists in giving the appropriate assistance to the left-behind households, in line with the functions of the Center, and refers them to the appropriate government agency for action, should the needed action be outside the mandates of the Center; 8. Does other related work deemed pertinent by the Social Welfare Officer IV and/or the City Government Department Head II of the CSWDO. d) Development Management Officer I - There shall be two (2) persons who shall be hired by the Center for this item. The details of his/her functions shall be as follows: 1. Administers the psychological tests to all clients of the Center and evaluates their personality profiles;

c. Regional Director, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) RegionXI; d. Regional Director, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) - Region XI; e. Alien Control Officer, Bureau of Immigration (BI) - Region XI; f. Regional Director, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) - Region XI; g. Officer-in-Charge, Public Employment Service Office (PESO); h. Regional Director, Department of the Interior and Local Government Region XI; i. Officer-in-Charge, Department of Foreign Affairs - Davao Consular Office; j. Regional Director, Department of Health – Region XI; k. Chief of Hospital, Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC); l. Head of Office or its equivalent, LINGAP Office; and

2. Execute the psycho-management of cases and provides counseling services, in coordination with the registered social workers of the Center;

m. Two (2) representatives from OFW and migrant organizations based in Davao City;

3. Attends conferences, workshops, seminars and staff meetings related to psychological and counselling functions of the Center.

The following members shall create the Implementing Rules and Regulations within thirty (30) days from the enactment of the Ordinance.

4. Recommends the formulation or modification of services and procedures relative to psychological and guidance counselling services;

SECTION 14. APPROPRIATION – The City shall appropriate funds for the human resource, operational and other related expenses of the Center.

5. Does other related duties and responsibilities deemed pertinent by the Social Welfare Officer IV and/or the City Government Department Head II of the CSWDO.

SECTION 15. 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.

e) Clerk IV - The details of his/her functions shall be as follows: 1. Receives, releases and records incoming and outgoing physical and electronic communications of the Center; 2. Drafts and encodes office correspondence, memoranda, reports, payrolls and other typing/encoding works; 3. Files and maintains physical and electronic records according to procedure; 4. Takes charge of the reproduction of all documents and pertinent materials of the Center; 5. Performs other jobs that may be assigned by his/her superiors. f) Clerk III - The details of his/her functions shall be as follows: 1. Assists the Clerk IV in his/her clerical duties; 2. Performs other jobs that may be assigned by his/her superiors;

SECTION 16. REPEALING CLAUSE – All Ordinances, local issuances or rules inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 17. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval and after publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Davao.

ENACTED, on the 17 th 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/bern

For in the absence of the Secretary: MA. THERESA A. REYES Acting Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (Local Legislative Staff Officer IV) APPROVED : ________________, 2020

B. CONTRACT OF SERVICE PERSONNEL a) Technical Adviser for Psychological Concerns– The designated Technical Adviser for Psychological Concerns of the Center shall be employed on a contract-of-service basis. He/she, in general, shall do consultancy work for the Center. The details of his/her functions shall be as follows: AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFW FAMILIES’ WELFARE AND CRISIS CENTER,

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4. Activities for leisure and entertainment such as but not limited to concerts shall not be allowed; and 5. Government sanctioned events shall be limited to fifty (50) individuals at any given time, provided that the Minimum Public Health Standards (MPHS) and the time for entry and exit of participants are observed.

Provided, the change of status of the City to Community Quarantine and New Normal Status will be governed by the guidelines which may be imposed at that time.

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 Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte - On Official Leave

ORDINANCE NO. 0581-21 Series of 2021 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING GATHERINGS IN THE CITY OF DAVAO AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City in session assembled, that: SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING GATHERINGS IN THE CITY OF DAVAO AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF.” SECTION 2. COVERAGE – This Ordinance covers all activities, events, occasions, and all other instances wherein people gather together.

Gatherings shall be categorized as follows: 1. Essential Work Meetings and Events a. Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions; b. Workshops, trainings, seminars, conferences; c. Board meetings; d. Consumer trade shows or product event launches; and e. And other analogous events 2. Social Events and Celebrations of Personal Milestones a. Debuts and Birthdays; b. Weddings; c. Baptisms; and d. And other analogous events 3. Community-based and Celebrations of Personal Milestones 4.

Events in private homes and venues

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Activities for leisure and entertainment

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Government Sanctioned Events a. Medical and Dental Services; and b. Food and Financial Assistance

Gatherings shall be governed by the following rules, provided that the City is under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) or Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) status: 1. Essential work meetings and events and social events and celebrations of personal milestones shall be allowed in the City, following the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2021-001 of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI);

SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS.

A. Athleisure Activities – activities which are not technically considered as sports but are used for exercise and relaxation, such as, but not limited to: Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, etc.

B. Contact Sports and Activities – refer to sports or activities that will involve physical contact between and among participants (whether such physical contact is part of the rules of the games or not), or causing them to be within one (1) meter to any other person at any point during the activity (e.g., football, basketball, etc.).

C. Essential Work Meetings and Events – shall refer to a congregation of at least two (2) people, with or without external participants, vital to the sustenance of the operations and business interests of the organization and not for recreational or leisure purposes, such as workshops, trainings, seminars, congresses, conferences, conventions, board meetings, colloquia, conclaves, symposia, company/government recognitions, and press conferences.

D. Event Organizer – any individual or legal entity employed to plan, organize, and manage an event.

E. Maximum Venue Capacity - shall refer to the maximum number of people that may be physically accommodated inside the premises of the venue facility, which shall not be more than limitations set forth by the Fire Code of the Philippines.

F. Minimum Public Health Standards (MPHS). The following are the minimum public health standard that must be observed in all public places: 1) Face mask covering the nose and mouth; 2) Physical distancing of not less than one (1) meter; 3) Availability of handwashing area with soap and water or alcohol; and 4) Other guidelines or policies from the IATF G. Non-contact Sports – shall refer to sports or activities in which participants are physically separated throughout its duration, thus minimizing the possibility of making any form of purposeful or accidental physical contact (e.g., racquet sports, biking, etc.)

H. Public beaches, rivers, streams – are beaches, rivers, and streams that are open to the public and not owned by a private individual or entity; I. Social Events and Celebrations of Personal Milestones – private gatherings to celebrate special occasions such as, but not limited to debut and birthday parties, wedding ceremonies and receptions, engagement parties, wedding anniversaries, family reunions, baptismal and religious rites incidental to the aforementioned activities, and bridal or baby shower.

J. Sports – shall refer to activities practiced through exercise and/ or competitions facilitated by sports organizations or by individual organizers.

K. Sports Training – shall refer to the special process of preparation of sports persons based on scientific principles aimed at improving and maintaining higher performance capacity in different sports activities.

Sports training refers to no contact martial arts training, athletics, basketball, sepak takraw, football, volleyball and the like.

SECTION 4. ONLINE MEETINGS AND EVENTS. All government and private offices are encouraged to shift to online meetings. All online meetings do not need a permit, a guest limit, or curfew. However, real time online production and pre-event activities shall be governed by Section 9.

SECTION 5. PLACES OF WORSHIP. All venues that are habitually and regularly used as a place of worship can open up to fifty percent (50%) of their venue capacity, but they must comply with the following: A. Increase the spaces between their members to not less than one (1) meter; B. Community singing is prohibited, solo singer is allowed who shall be more than three (3) meters away from other people. Unnecessary chatting between individuals should be avoided; C. Members who are below 18 years old, above 65 years old, those with immunodeficiency, comorbidities, other serious health risks and pregnant women may be excused from attending worship and may be provided with online, radio or television prayer opportunities.

2. Community-based gatherings/Barangay Events shall not be more than twenty-five (25) individuals;

SECTION 6. RESTAURANTS, CARINDERIA AND OTHER FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS.

3. Events in private homes and venues shall not be more than twenty-five (25) individuals;

A. Customers are allowed to remove their face masks only when eating or drinking. A notice to this effect shall be placed on every table; B. All servers must wear a face shield on top of their face mask; C. All of these establishments must abide by the social distancing

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requirements in the arrangement of tables and chairs in the dining area and other such venues as required by the IATF-EID and defined by the proper government agency.

D. Restaurants which offer themselves as venues for events under Section 9 must follow the provisions specified therein.

E. Buffet service shall be allowed only when: i. Food servers are provided; and ii. All food trays are with food covers SECTION 7. SPORTS AND LEISURE A. FITNESS CLUBS, GYMS, AND NON-CONTACT SPORTS. Only noncontact sports shall be allowed as a form of exercise which should be limited to at least one (1) hour and a maximum of two (2) hours daily with absolutely no sharing of equipment. i. All fitness clubs and gyms must be by appointment only. The club or gym can only admit a maximum of five (5) members per hour and at no time can the facemask be taken off inside the club or gym. ii. Group activities for non-contact sports or outdoor fitness and training activities, are allowed in open well-ventilated areas, provided that all participants wear facemasks for the entire duration of the activity and observe a two-meter distance from each other at all times. iii. Clubs, gyms, group activities and other establishments shall monitor the two-hour time limit for their members.

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venues for events under Section 9 must follow the provisions specified therein.

H. REST HOUSES. Rest-houses of any kind may only be used by members of the same family with no more than twenty-five (25) people at a time, including caretakers and staff.

Rest houses and other similar establishments which offer themselves as venues for events under Section 9 must follow the provisions specified therein.

SECTION 8. HOLIDAY PARTIES. All Halloween, Christmas, New Year, or other holiday parties celebrated in public are prohibited. All holiday parties shall only be for members of the same household inside their residences. Once parties and celebrations are highly recommended.

SECTION 9. SOCIAL EVENTS, CELEBRATIONS FOR PERSONAL MILESTONES, AND ESSENTIAL WORK MEETINGS AND EVENTS. The conduct of social events, celebrations of personal milestones, and essential work meetings and events are allowed subject to the Minimum Public Health Standards (MPHS) and health protocols set under relevant issuances, such as but not limited to Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2021-001 of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), IATF Omnibus Guidelines, etc.

Venues shall be allowed to hold social events, celebrations of personal milestones, and essential work meetings and events, provided that the City is under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) or Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) status. Provided further, that the maximum venue capacity and duration shall be as follows:

B. CONTACT SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES. Cock-fighting (Sabong), billiards, darts, basketball, volleyball, soccer and all other contact sports not enumerated herein are prohibited.

C. ATHLEISURE ACTIVITIES. 1. Organizers of Zumba, pilates, yoga, or other outdoor non-contact group classes must first inform the City Sports Development Division through a request letter with attached exercise schedule list of participants, for approval.

2. A maximum of twenty-five (25) persons (including the instructor/s) is allowed inside the venue.

3. The said organizers must also provide the following to promote health and wellness, in their respective area: a. Identify a designated area i. Preferred area must be a covered court, parking lots, and open spaces to ensure proper air flow system and ventilation. ii. Gyms and other enclosed spaces are not allowed. b. Place a barrier around the designated area to prevent outsiders and non-registered participants to enter. c. Allocate designated spots for participants’ area using tape markers to spread more than two (2) meters apart, in a form of a box. d. Wearing of face masks is still required even during the class. e. Decontamination area must be identified. This includes: i. Hand washing area; ii. Sanitizing footbath mat; iii. Thermal scanner/thermometer; and iv. QR code scanner f. Classes must be scheduled alternately and must have a three (3) hour interval to avoid influx of participants in the area. g. There should be a separate entrance and exit in the venue. h. Instructors must stay on stage and may use megaphone to be heard. Instructors, must also announce precautionary measures before starting the class. i. Extra-curricular activities (such as class photos/group selfies) shall not be allowed before, during and after the said class. j. Spectators shall not be allowed.

D. INDIVIDUAL TRAINING. Face-to-face team sports training shall be absolutely prohibited. Non-professional and professional athletes can train for all kinds of sports with no time limit but they can conduct individual training only. Any training done by more than one (1) person is considered a group activity and must comply with the relevant provisions stated above.

E. INTERNET SHOPS. Internet shops can open for all services except gaming and entertainment streaming. Each shop must skip one place in between each computer unit and sanitize all equipment in between customers. Customers are not allowed to remove their face masks inside internet cafes except for brief periods for eating, drinking water or taking necessary photos.

F. BEACHES RESORTS, POOLS AND THE LIKE. Only establishments with a valid Business Permit and a Certification from the City Tourism/ Department of Tourism are allowed to operate and offer their services to the public.

All gatherings in public beaches, rivers, streams or any other similar places shall be prohibited.

Beach resorts and other similar establishment which offer themselves as venues for events under Section 9 must follow the provisions specified therein.

G. MOUNTAIN RESORTS, FARMS, AND OTHER LEISURE ESTABLISHMENTS. These and other similar establishments which offer themselves as

In the computation of the venue capacity, the venue operator or employees, organizers, and suppliers shall be included.

Non-Essential Events shall be strictly prohibited.

Gatherings for social events, celebrations of personal milestones, and essential work meetings and events shall be guided by the following: A. All other guests can be connected online to the main event in another distinct and separate venue but will still be limited by the number of individuals as mentioned above.

B. Guests and service suppliers cannot hop from one venue to the other.

C. Where multiple venues are involved, the event organizer shall expressly indicate the same in the application for a special event permit for Essential Meetings and Event Notice for Social Events.

D. For purposes of monitoring, the management of the venue shall allow government representatives to enter the premises immediately preceding, during, and immediately after the event.

E. Successive events may be allowed provided that the maximum venue capacity is complied with and that there is a time for entry and exit of guests, as well as sanitation in between events, so that the two groups cannot gather together.

F. All social events under this section is held outside the home of the celebrant and requires the engagement of at least one special event supplier such as but not limited to entertainers, decorators and lights and sounds technicians and attended by more than one household shall be required to file for an event notice with the Davao City Tourism Operations Office (DCTOO).

G. Event Organizers and suppliers must use their own Business Permits in events.

SECTION 10, OTHER GATHERINGS. A. Parade, motorcades, rallies, and other gatherings in public places are absolutely prohibited. The right to free speech and expression in freedom parks shall be respected but the event must be limited to twenty-five (25) individuals and must be supervised by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the City Health Office (CHO) to ensure that the Minimum Public Health Standards (MPHS) are implemented.

B. Government events for distribution of goods and services can be increased to fifty (50) individuals at a time provided that the following MPHS can be strictly implemented: i. Face mask covering the nose and mouth; ii. Physical distancing of not less than one (1) meter; iii. Availability of handwashing area with soap and water or alcohol.

SECTION 11. PROHIBITED ACTS. The following offenses are prohibited acts under this ordinance; without prejudice to the filing of other criminal, civil or administrative liabilities: A. VIOLATION BY ESTABLISHMENTS. Each establishment is responsible for the monitoring of gatherings within their areas. Establishments shall be liable for any violation of the provisions of this ordinance and shall be penalized as follows: a. 1st Offense – written warning

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b. 2nd Offense – Fine of P5,000 and/or suspension of business operations for thirty (30) days from date of violation. c. 3rd Offense – Fine of P5,000 and cancellation of Business Permit Provided that, establishments without a Business Permit shall not be penalized as above but shall immediately be penalized with a fine of P5,000 and immediate closure, pending appropriate action.

B. VIOLATION BY EVENT ORGANIZERS. a. 1st Offense – written warning b. 2nd Offense – Fine of P5,000 and/or suspension of business operations for thirty (30) days from date of violation. c. 3rd Offense – Fine of P5,000 and cancellation of Business Permit Provided that, event organizers without a Business Permit shall not be penalized as above but shall immediately be penalized as above but shall immediately be penalized with a fine of P5,000 and shall not be allowed to organize events in Davao City.

C. VIOLATION BY INDIVIDUALS. Individuals found in violation of the provisions of this ordinance and other related ordinances shall be penalized and fined accordingly.

SECTION 12. 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.

SECTION 13. 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 three (3) days the fine imposed under this ordinance prior to the filing of a complaint before the Office of the City Prosecutor shall be allowed to do so, and shall pay the corresponding administrative fine as cited in Section 11 at the Office of the City Treasurer. Availment of the no-contest provision shall exempt a person from criminal liability under this ordinance.

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

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

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

SECTION 14. 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 15. 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 5. 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, May 11, 2021, 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/bern

APPROVED : ________________,

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING GATHERINGS IN THE CITY OF DAVAO AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF

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for solutions that will lower Davao City’s cases and have better outcomes,” Dr. Malou Monteverde, president of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc., (DCCCII), told Edge Davao.

Monteverde also said that DCCCII is working with the city in the vaccine roll out delivery for the private stakeholders and industries.

In an effort to strengthen DCCCII’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and part of the efforts is supporting

the evacuation center management in response to the Covid-19, DCCCII has partnered with the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Philippines in providing modular and medical tents for evacuation centers in time for disaster.

The chamber will assist in the shipping and storage of these tents with the help of the chamber members until such time these will be distributed for use. These tents will be prepositioned in dedicated areas in the evacuation centers that

DEED OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late SOLEDAD DIADULA BELLEZAS who died on October 13 2005, at Davao City , Philippines , leaving parcel of land covered with Original Certificate of Title No. P-12886 containing an area of Two Hundred Sixty Four Square Meters (264) situated at Barrio Sta. Ana , Davao City has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE executed among her heirs , per Doc. No.235; PageNo.48; Book No.100 Series of 2021, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY.NEIL B. JAO,M.A., M.B.A.

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, notice is hereby given that the late RODULFO L. MURILLO who died on March 10, 2012 in Davao City ,that the deceased in time of his death left shares of stocks of QUEEN CITY BUILDERS INCORPORATED , representing THIRTY PERCENT (30%) of the total subscribed shares of the said corporation has been the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE executed among his heirs, per DOC. NO.132; PAGE NO. 28; BOOK NO. 21 Series of 2021, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY. BEHN JOSEPH O. TESIORNA

NOTICE OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late JOSEFA DELA CRUZ PALMA who died on May 3, 1973, at Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental , Philippines that the deceased at the time of her death, leaving without a will or testament and without any debts or obligation to any person, left parcels of agricultular lands covered with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-14946, T-1377 with an area of One Hundred Forty Three Thousand Eighty Six Square Meters (143,086) situated at Poblacion, Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental with waiver of rights, has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE executed among her heirs, per Doc. No.678; Page No.101; Book No.XI Series of 1976, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY.VICTORINO L. ENRIQUEZ, JR.

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identified to serve as isolation or triage areas for people showing symptoms similar to Covid-19.

Through this initiative, social distancing is also ensured.

“The challenges are enormous but working together with the various agencies and stakeholders especially with Mayor Sara and her team will enable us to have Davao City on track with the right balance on both health and the economy,” Monteverde said

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arrived but we distributed them to the hospitals and public health centers. Davao City residents may preregister at the hospitals if you want to be immunized there),” Villafuerte said.

The Vaccination Cluster plans to open community vaccination hubs in the city on Thursday if the vaccines arrive on time from Manila.

“Kung muabot go ta, mudayon ta sa Thursday pero kung dili mamove ra gamay (We will push through with it if the vaccines arrive but we will have to postpone it if the vaccines get delayed),” she said, adding that the vaccine allocation of the city from Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases depends on how fast the vaccines are consumed.

She also said that the Pfizer vaccines on hand will be distributed to hospitals and district health centers to hasten the administration.

“Ang allocation kasi ngayon ng IATF kung unsa na kapaspas paghurot sa vaccine. Ang strategy is how to consume it (IATF’s allocation of the vaccines will be dependent on the speedy rollout. The strategy is how to consume it).”

As more Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines are expected to arrive along with Moderna, Villafuerte said they will open more vaccination sites.

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all human beings are always free. Jean-Paul Sartre, for instance, famously claimed that humans are “condemned to be free.”

The philosopher Isaiah Berlin drew an important distinction between “freedom from” (negative freedom) and “freedom to” (positive freedom). For example, freedom from oppression and freedom to develop one’s potential. Both these types of freedom are in fact reflected in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Freedom as the absence of restraint means unwilling to subjugate, lacking submission, or without forceful inequality. Natural laws restrict this form of freedom; for instance, no one is free to fly (though you may or may not be free to attempt to do so). “There are two freedoms - the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; the true, where he is free to do what he ought,” said Charles Kingsley, an English university professor, social reformer, historian and novelist. (Photos from Wikipedia)

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he Philippine Azkals failed to end their stint in the second round of the joint FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers the way they would have wanted it as the Maldives held them to a 1-1 draw at the Sharjah Stadium in the United Arab Emirates early Wednesday (Philippine time).

The result, however, hardly mattered for the Azkals as they will finish third in Group A, regardless of what happens, thus securing a place in the third round of the ACQ. The Azkals struck first in the 12th minute when Angel Guirado sent a volley from just outside the box past Mohamed Faisal and into

the goal.

The Maldives, however, equalized in the 25th minute when Ali Fasir got past the Azkals’ backline and shot the ball to the right side of the goal, which Bernd Schipmann could not reach.

That turned out to be the Maldives’ brightest moment of the match as the team could not find its second

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draw by Maldives

Angel Guirado was all smiles after scoring a goal for the Philippine Azkals. The Azkals were held to draw by the Maldives, 1-1 at the second round of the joint FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Sharjah Stadium in the United Arab Emirates early Wednesday (June 16, 2021, Philippine time). (Photo courtesy of PFF)

goal the rest of the way, especially in the second half when the Azkals somehow dominated both ends of the pitch.

However, the Azkals also failed to complete the job and both teams had to settle for the stalemate.

With 11 points after eight matches, the Azkals set the record for the most points

they gathered in the second round of the WCQ. On the other hand, the draw derailed the chances of the Maldives, which finished its stint in fourth place with seven points, to directly enter the ACQ third round.

Following a 1-1 draw between Afghanistan, another fourth-placed team looking to enter the third round out-

right, and India in Group E action in Doha, the Maldives will now have to enter the playoff round for a chance to qualify in the third round of the ACQ. Hong Kong, also chasing to be among the four best fourth placers to enter the ACQ third round, was playing Bahrain as of posting.

(PNA)