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Hugpong Ng Pagbabago (HNP) says if Sen. Bong Go is to be chosen as standard bearer for PDP-Laban and President Duterte as vice president, then Mayor Sara would not oppose the idea. HNP believes that Mayor Sara would still support whoever her father chooses. Edge Davao

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Hotels, convention center get safety seal from DOT

Sara warns public anew vs. individuals soliciting, holding fundraising events for 2022 polls

By MAYA M. PADILLO

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ayor Sara Duterte-Carpio once again warned the public against individuals soliciting and holding fundraising activities for her to run in the 2022 elections.

The mayor cited the following activities that the public must be wary: government employees or private individuals asking contractors or businessmen to give money as contributions and individuals claiming to be in charge of fund-raising and requesting money from contractors or businessmen

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resident Rodrigo Duterte has assured the public that he is trying his “very best” to eradicate corruption in government under his watch.

Duterte gave the assurance during his meeting with the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) executives and other government officials at the Malago Clubhouse in Malacañang Manila on

to be given through them.

Mayor Sara also asked the public to be cautious to individuals pretending to be employees of the City Government of Davao calling contractors and businessmen for money contributions.

“Please be warned that there is no fund-raising activity or campaign money

Monday.

“You know, I’ve been trying really my very best to curb corruption,” Duterte said, amid Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao’s allegation that corruption in government remains widespread.

Duterte admitted that Pacquiao’s corruption allegations riled him.

While he is exhausting all efforts to stamp out

solicitation for my benefit.

All these activities are unauthorized and without my permission,” Mayor Sara said in a statement.

The public is asked not to give money or any other donation to these individuals and to immediately report this to davaocitymayor@gmail. com or the National Bureau of Investigation and Davao City Police Office (DCPO).

This is not the first time that the mayor is being used in these unscrupulous individuals and activities.

In April this year, Mayor

corruption, Duterte said he could not stop the irregularities within government offices “overnight.”

“But I have made some a little progress in terminating, dismissing individuals. I cannot abolish offices but I can dismiss employees for their malfeasance,” Duterte said.

To combat corruption, Duterte guaranteed that his

Sara alerted the public against deceitful individuals involved in a real estate scam in Taguig City using a notarial stamp bearing her name.

A copy of the supposed contract that was entered into between two parties dated August 19, 2020, indicating the mayor’s alleged notary seal was shared by the City Information Office (CIO).

The mayor affirmed that said the signature was not hers and clarified she was not a notary public and

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resolve is to implement “less” rules for Filipino citizens transacting with government offices.

“We stand against corruption. We stand for the people,” he said. “The less regulation that we can impose upon the people, the better.

Many regulations, many signatures needed, and the opportunity for corruption is there.”

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otels and a convention center in Davao City were awarded with safety seal certification by the Department of Tourism (DOT).

The Safety Seal certification program was created to ensure compliance with the minimum public health standards (MPHS), including the adoption and use of the StaySafe. ph application in covered establishments.

DOT Regional Director Tanya Rabat-Tan shared the list of hotels and establishment in Davao City issued with safety seal namely Seda Abreeza and Misto at Seda Abreeza, Microtel by WyndhamDavao, ReDoorz-100 in Roxas Avenue, DusitD2 Davao, Being suites and Restobar, Park Inn by

Radisson Davao, The Pinnacle Hotel and Suites, SMX Convention Center Davao, Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort, and Go Hotels Lanang.

DusitD2 Hotel Manager Christoph Kuch said the Safety Seal awarded to dusitD2 Davao and Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort gives the utmost reassurance that the hotel and resort have all the safety protocols in place in the properties.

“All these are important considerations for a tourist coming into Dusit, and we are more than happy to give them what they truly deserve. We all want them to experience staying in confidence,” Kuch said.

On his end, Seda Abreeza Hotel Manager Ken Kapulong said the Safety Seal only means that Seda Abreeza’s control

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Region 11 gets another 72K Sinovac vaccines

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nother 72,000 doses of the Chinese-made Sinovac coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine arrived at the Davao International Airport (DIA) on Wednesday.

The vaccines were immediately brought to the Department of Health in Region 11 (DOH-11) for storage and distribution in the region.

In a statement, the DOH11 said the vaccines are for the first dose and second

dose of the A1 (medical front-liners), A2 (senior citizens), A3 (persons with comorbidities), and A4 (essential front-liners and uniformed personnel) priority groups in the region.

Currently, the region has received a total of 834,990 total doses of Covid-19 jabs.

“As of July 4, we have 762,990 vaccine doses and then we have the additional 72,000. All in all, there is a total of 834,990 doses,” it added.

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Flexible Learning that Goes Beyond Basic Education in Mindanao

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Mapúa in Davao Offers Advanced eLearning Tools for Junior High School

alayan Colleges Mindanao, A Mapúa School, welcomes the upcoming school year with the opening of its Junior High School Department. Expanding its academic horizon to offer Grades 7 to 10, MCM furthers its mission to produce excellent and relevant students who are globally competitive and locally in demand.

Malayan Colleges Mindanao, where technology is successfully integrated into classrooms, continues to personalize and enhance education for its learners by leveraging digital resources that redefine instruction and student learning.

With a strong focus on 21st-century learning, Malayan Colleges Mindanao equips Junior High School with a comprehensive and unique learning system, guided learning with qualified teachers, and special tools for lesson mastery.

Easy and Unique Learning System Malayan Colleges Mindanao features a Unique Learning System called the MCM Digital, powered by one of the world’s leading learning management systems, Blackboard Learn. It offers a centralized portal to access learning contents, resources, and educational tools that facilitate learning in the next normal.

“Through MCM Digital, learning can happen regardless of the mode of delivery, ensuring continuity of learning and engagement with students and the community during the pandemic and beyond. As we move toward the next normal, MCM will continue to embrace the digital future for basic and higher education and equip our students further with the skills for the connected digital world. MCM will explore further the opportunities and benefits of new technologies and put these to work for a better education system.” Engr.

Dodjie S. Maestrecampo, President and CEO of Malayan Colleges Mindanao and Malayan Colleges Laguna, stated.

The school also provides its students with a wide array of online learning modules from the world’s leading content providers such as Wiley, Elsevier, Cengage, McGraw-Hill, Coursera, and Linked In, and more.

Guided Learning with Qualified Teachers Part of MCM’s Unique Learning System is conducting synchronous classes or virtual classroom setups through Blackboard Collaborate, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom. These create an avenue for students and teachers to engage in discussions virtually, which boosts participation and enhances student performance. After synchronous classes,

Asynchronous Tutorial Microlessons. These microlessons are repeatable, short video lessons to explain selected complex topics.

Asynchronous Tutorial Microlessons is a mobilefriendly, engaging, fun, and convenient way to achieve learning competencies quickly.

well-designed learning modules and tasks can be accessed asynchronously, allowing students to take charge of their education with the convenience of self-paced learning.

Missed your synchronous classes due to poor internet connections or other unforeseen circumstances? Worry no more! Malayan Colleges Mindanao allows students to revisit synchronous sessions through recordings. To help the students with their online classes, the school offers discounts for gadgets, internet providers, and load promos through partnerships with Apple, Acer, Lenovo, Smart, Globe, Sky, and more.

Special Tools for Lesson Mastery MCM Junior High School students are also offered an optional supplementary program called MCM eTutor. It is an advising service extended to students to assist them in overcoming difficulties in learning. The MCM eTutor provides support and ensures that students during online classes are learning effectively. It also involves guided discussions, methodological support, and online learning motivation.

The MCM eTutor is deployed through asynchronous tutorial microlessons, live doubt solving, and one-on-one online tutoring with the teachers.

1. Asynchronous Tutorial Microlessons Junior High School’s eTutor program includes

2. Live Doubt Solving The MCM eTutor will be regularly conducting Live Doubt Solving as well. Once a week, students can attend synchronous problem-solving classes in addition to synchronous sessions in their regular classes.

Students will be given a chance to present their doubts about the week’s topic for the teachers to clarify and resolve immediately during the session.

3. On-demand One-On-One Online Tutoring with MCM Teachers On-demand One-On-One Online Tutoring with MCM Teachers will be available to students who prefer to learn through individually tailored instructions to work on their challenge areas.

This activity will focus on student’s challenge areas and allow teachers to aid in their overall progress.

Visit MCM’s website at www.mcm.edu.ph to learn more. Or apply now at www.mcm.edu.ph/admissions/ apply-now Follow us on our social media pages @ malayanmindanao on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

For inquiries, contact us at 0918 918 1626, 0999 227 7493, or 0917 831 8048, or send us a message at m.me/ MalayanMindanao.

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On people soliciting funds for her supposed Presidential bid:

Please be warned that there is no fund-raising activity or campaign money solicitation for my benefit. All these

activities are unauthorized and without my permission.”

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio

EDITORIAL It’s a case of expectation versus reality The Philippine government has set a target of 70 million first doses of COVID-19 vaccines by November, according to vaccine czar secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said Thursday.

The goal is too high even the World Health Organisation (WHO) thinks it is “ambitious.”

WHO representative to the Philippines Dr. Rabindra Abeyasinghe described it “ambitious” in a recent interview.

The WHO rep may be right but the national government is sticking to its expectations. It’s more like the strategy than goal.

Based on the target set by the WHO, all countries should vaccinate 10% of its population by September 2021, 40% by the end of 2021, and 70% by June 2022 regardless its economic status.

To achieve best results in the country, Galvez believes setting

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Said Galvez: The IATF and NTF believe that the higher targets and standards, the better. We made our plan very ambitious so that we could push the LGUs and the national government to its limits and its potential.

More than four months since the launch of its inoculation program, the Philippines has administered 12 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines.

The average number of doses administered daily stood at 254,141 as of July 4. At this rate, the government expressed confidence the government can do 500,000 jabs per day.

Sounds like a plan.

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19th City Council 2nd Special Session Series of 2019 PRESENT: Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor

Alberto T. Ungab – Temporary Presiding Officer Ralph O. Abella Nilo D. Abellera Maria Belen S. Acosta Wilberto E. Al-ag Dante L. Apostol Sr. Conrado C. Baluran Jessica M. Bonguyan Louie John J. Bonguyan Pilar C. Braga Augusto Javier G. Campos III Danilo C. Dayanghirang Jonard C. Dayap Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Bonifacio E. Militar Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III

ABSENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte - OB- Acting City Mayor Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Councilor Pamela A. Librado-Morata - OB- Attended a Program at Malayan College of Mindanao

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properly parked while loading and unloading their goods.

SECTION 6. PENALTY – Business establishments which will undergo renovation and fail to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance shall not be allowed renewal of their business permits unless they comply with the requirements of this Ordinance. On the other hand, newly constructed business establishments which fail to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance shall not be issued a business permit unless they comply with the requirements of this Ordinance.

SECTION 7. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC – Upon the approval of this Ordinance, copies thereof shall be posted by the Secretary of the City Council at all the entrances of City Hall and the Sangguniang Panlungsod building and shall be given to the business establishments within the Chinatown area and other interested parties therein.

SECTION 8. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in Davao City.

ENACTED, December 18, 2019, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT: ATTESTED:

For in the absence of the Secretary:

Temporary Presiding Officer cns/kjtq

MA. THERESA A. REYES Acting Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod MARCH 10, 2021 APPROVED : ________________,

AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL THE ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE CHINATOWN AREA TO HAVE A CHINESE-THEMED FACADE IN THE EVENT OF RENOVATION OR CONSTRUCTION

ORDINANCE NO. 0174-19 Series of 2019

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

AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL THE ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE CHINATOWN AREA TO HAVE A CHINESE-THEMED FACADE IN THE EVENT OF RENOVATION OR CONSTRUCTION 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 REQUIRING ALL THE ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE CHINATOWN AREA TO HAVE A CHINESE-THEMED FACADE IN THE EVENT OF RENOVATION OR CONSTRUCTION”.

SECTION 2. COVERAGE – This Ordinance shall cover business establishments within the Chinatown area, encompassing the areas of Ramon Magsaysay Avenue, Monteverde Avenue, Sta. Ana Avenue, and Leon Garcia Street and those business establishments which will undertake renovation and/or new construction.

SECTION 3. PURPOSE – This Ordinance is enacted for the following purposes: (a) To promote, encourage, and develop the City’s tourism so it will be an instrument to accelerate the development of the City; (b) To protect the City’s culture, history, traditions and natural beauty, internationally as well as domestically; and (c) For the business establishments in the Chinatown area to preserve and maintain Chinatown as one of the tourist attractions in the City and to attract not only tourists and travelers but also locals.

SECTION 4. CHINESE-THEMED FAÇADE – All business establishments are required to adopt a Chinese-themed façade in the event of renovation or construction. The business establishments are required to comply with the following Building and Architectural Regulations: (1) No stakeholder/owner, person, firm, or corporation shall construct, alter, repair, move or demolish any building or structure without first obtaining a written approval from the City Engineer’s Office and any such act must conform in every aspect with the rules enlisted herein and all applicable codes, rules, regulations and ordinances of the National and Local Government; (2) All buildings and improvements constructed within the area must be of strong and durable materials, properly finished and of a type of architecture that is in harmony with the concept or theme of the area; (3) The theme of the area/community shall conform to the traditional/oriental/ modern Chinese architecture. The theme shall bring a visual perception of Chinese culture to the area. This shall be defined by its pattern, color and texture; (4) Way finding signages provided by the City Government and other agencies shall contain an icon in English and Chinese characters in 50:50 ratio. It shall in no means be removed without a written permission from the assigned agency; (5) Store/Building signages shall have both Chinese and English characters with 60:40 ratio respectively. All signages shall prescribe to the National Building Code of the Philippines and other codes and laws adjoining this Act; SECTION 5. COSTS – The development of Chinatown will be a joint-undertaking between the City Government and the private business establishments located in the Chinatown area, to wit: (a) The City Government will undertake those works that involve public spaces and public structures, such as sidewalks, drainage, park, wharf, traffic and security. (b) The private establishments shall bear the costs in adopting a Chinese-themed façade of its business establishment. Further, the private establishments shall ensure that their products and cargo do not block sidewalks, and the vehicles are

19th City Council 26th Regular Session Series of 2020 PRESENT: Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor

Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. - Temporary Presiding Officer Ralph O. Abella Nilo D. Abellera Maria Belen S. Acosta Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Wilberto E. Al-ag Dante L. Apostol Sr. Conrado C. Baluran Jessica M. Bonguyan Louie John J. Bonguyan Pilar C. Braga Augusto Javier G. Campos III Danilo C. Dayanghirang Jonard C. Dayap Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Pamela A. Librado-Morata Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Bonifacio E. Militar Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Alberto T. Ungab Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III

ABSENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte

- On Official Business ORDINANCE NO. 0311-20 Series of 2020

AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE MAG-NEGOSYO TA, DAY! (MTD) PROGRAM IN DAVAO CITY, INSTITUTING MECHANISMS AS WELL AS APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled that: SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Ordinance shall be known as the “Mag-Negosyo ta, Day! (MTD)” Program in Davao City.

SECTION 2. Definition of Terms – For purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms are hereby defined as follows: a. Mag-Negosyo Ta Day (MTD) Program – is a program targeted specifically for women to engage or already engaged in the production, processing or manufacturing of products or commodities, including agro-processing, trading and services, whose total assets including those arising from loans but exclusive of the land on which the particular business entity’s office, plant and equipment are considered micro business, either with physical store or selling through online platform, situated in Davao City. It aims to alleviate poverty and promote and guarantee the civil and socio-economic rights of women residing in Davao City; b. Woman/Women – those who are biologically female, aged 21 years and above, of sound mind, and who are capable of establishing and managing business enterprises; For purposes of this Ordinance, these shall include women members of Indigenous Peoples, Moro/ Muslim, Tribal and Lumad Groups, disadvantaged and vulnerable women, marginalized women who are most victimized by poverty and injustice, mothers of child laborers, unemployed, underemployed, senior citizens, victim-survivors of violence, trafficked and prostituted women, solo parents, displaced overseas and local workers, street/ambulant vendors, online sellers, grassroots rural women, small farmers and rural workers, fisherfolk, urban poor, women with special needs, and women from left behind families; c. Assets – refers to all kinds of properties, real or personal, owned by the accredited women members, entrepreneurs and qualified beneficiaries of the MTD Program and used for the operation and conduct of its business; d. Loan - cash, goods, machineries and equipment with an obligation to return the value of cash, goods, machineries and equipment without payment of interest; e. Grant – cash, goods, machineries and equipment without the obligation to return the value or amount but subject to liquidation and monitoring;

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f. Start Up Capital – includes funds for any operational expenses to be incurred prior to the launching of the business, its products and services; g. Capital Enhancement - includes funds for any operational expenses of an already established business entity which aims to enhance the overall value of the business, its production and services; h. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)- accredited Associations – group of women formally organized and accredited by DOLE for purposes of application for grants to which they are qualified; i. Accredited Conduit Cooperatives- includes registered multipurpose, credit and financing cooperatives, partner conduit cooperatives, which are accredited by the City Cooperative Development Office for the purpose of the MTD Program; and j. Loan or Grant Agreement – an agreement signed by the City Government of Davao, endorsed by its MTD Implementing Office and the accredited women members, entrepreneurs and qualified beneficiaries of “Mag-Negosyo ta, Day! (MTD)” Program for the availment of the loan or grant specifying the applicable terms and conditions thereof; SECTION 3. COVERAGE. This Ordinance shall apply to all women belonging to accredited cooperatives and associations, women entrepreneurs and qualified beneficiaries of the “Mag-Negosyo ta, Day! (MTD)” Program implemented by the Local Government of Davao City and other concerned government agencies and partner institutions, including but not limited to: All women belonging to accredited cooperatives and associations, women entrepreneurs and qualified beneficiaries should be bona fide residents of Davao City for at least one (1) year as certified by the Barangay where she is residing, who, may or may not be a member of community-based organized women, villagebased micro-entrepreneurs, associations and barangay based communities; SECTION 4. MTD IMPLEMENTING OFFICES. MTD Implementing Offices shall include the following offices under the City Government of Davao tasked to implement, supervise, monitor and evaluate the MTD Program following their duly approved respective guidelines: a. City Cooperative Development Office (CCDO) – shall process and approve applications, release, supervise, monitor and evaluate all MTD loans or grants concerning cooperative projects and those concerning non-agricultural cooperative projects/enterprises of all women belonging to accredited cooperatives and associations, women entrepreneurs and qualified beneficiaries; b. City Agriculturist’s Office (CAgO) – shall process and approve applications, release, supervise, monitor and evaluate all MTD loans or grants concerning crops, fisheries and other related agricultural products of all women belonging to accredited cooperatives and associations, women entrepreneurs and qualified beneficiaries; c. City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) – shall process and approve applications, release, supervise, monitor and evaluate all MTD loans or grants concerning livestock and poultry projects of all women belonging to accredited cooperatives and associations, women entrepreneurs and qualified beneficiaries; d. City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) – shall process and approve applications, release, supervise, monitor and evaluate all MTD loans or grants concerning individual businesses, community based businesses and associations of all women belonging to accredited cooperatives and associations, women entrepreneurs and qualified beneficiaries; SECTION 5. REPORTORIAL REQUIREMENTS. This shall include Business Profile, Members’ Profile and Monthly Status Report of Income and Expenses of the businesses of all women members, entrepreneurs and qualified beneficiaries of the MTD Program to be submitted to the MTD Implementing Office every month until the end of the Loan or Grant Agreement.

SECTION 6. DOCUMENTARY REQUIRMENTS. This shall include valid documents, but it shall not be limited to the following: 1. Certificate of Residency, 2. Barangay Clearance, 3. Community Tax Certificate, 4.

Government Issued Identification Cards, 5. Financial Literacy Certificates, 6. Certificate of No Current Record of Availment of MTD Program, 7. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Registration, 8. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Registration; and 9. City Government Business Licenses of all applicant women members, entrepreneurs and qualified beneficiaries, which may be applicable and required by the MTD Implementing Office to qualify for the availment of the MTD Program.

SECTION 7. PROHIBITION ON DOUBLE AVAILMENT OF BENEFITS. Duplication of availment of benefit, either through loan or grant, individually or through group, of the same MTD Program under different MTD Implementing Offices and other partner government agencies shall be strictly not allowed. All applicants for the MTD Program shall secure a Certificate of No Current Record of Availment of MTD Program from other MTD Implementing Offices to ensure compliance of this provision.

This prohibition shall be applicable only during the duration of the MTD Loan or Grant. Renewal of MTD Loan or Grant upon expiration of its term, is however, allowed.

SECTION 8. MTD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. Creation Functions, Duties and Responsibilities – There shall be created a Program Management Committee (PMC) composed of: Chairperson : the City Mayor Vice- Chair : the City Administrator Secretary : Members : Head, City Cooperative Development Office : Head, City Veterinarian’s Office : Head, City Agriculturist’s Office : Head, City Social Welfare and Development Office : Head, Integrated Gender & Development Division The Program Management Committee (PMC) shall perform the following functions: o Responsible for the processing of accreditation of the applicant of the MTD Program and the issuance of the resulting Certificate of Accreditation; o Supervise the overall operation, implementation and evaluation of the MTD Program; o Responsible for the formulation of the policies and procedures not covered by the Executive Order issued that prescribes the guidelines, rules and procedures in the implementation of the MTD Program subject to the approval of the City Mayor; o Initiate partnerships with international, national and local government and funding agencies as well as non-government and private sector organizations in support of the program; o Provide alternative access to funds that will help women to start, sustain and expand their socioeconomic enterprises; SECTION 9. MTD INNOVATION HUB CENTER. An innovation hub /center shall be established to showcase products of all MTD accredited women members, entrepreneurs and qualified beneficiaries SECTION 10. APPROPRIATIONS. Funding for the operations, management and administration of the Mag-Negosyo ta, Day! Program shall be sourced from the Annual Development Fund of the City Government of Davao.

SECTION 11. REPEALING CLAUSE. All ordinances contrary to or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 12. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

SECTION 13. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval and after the proper publication in a newspaper of general circulation in Davao City.

ENACTED, July 21, 2020, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

ATTESTED:

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

19th City Council 5th Regular Session Series of 2021 PRESENT: Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. - Temporary Presiding Officer Councilor Ralph O. Abella Councilor Nilo D. Abellera Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Councilor Wilberto E. Al-ag Councilor Dante L. Apostol Sr. Councilor Conrado C. Baluran Councilor Jessica M. Bonguyan Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan Councilor Pilar C. Braga Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang Councilor Jonard C. Dayap Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Councilor Pamela A. Librado-Morata Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Councilor Alberto T. Ungab Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III ABSENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte

- On Official Business

ORDINANCE NO. 0475-21 Series of 2021

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2019-2023 LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN (LCCAP) OF THE CITY OF DAVAO AS ENDORSED BY THE CITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE 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 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2019-2023 LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN (LCCAP) OF THE CITY OF DAVAO AS ENDORSED BY THE CITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE”.

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY – Pursuant to Section 2 of Republic Act No. 9729 or the “Climate Change Act of 2009” as amended by Republic Act No. 10174, the City Government of Davao hereby declares the following as its policies: 1. The Local Government shall afford full protection and advancement of the right of all Dabawenyos to a healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature; 2. The Local Government shall enjoin the participation of national and local governments, businesses, non-government organizations, local communities and the public to prevent and reduce the adverse impacts of climate change and, at the same time, maximize the potential benefits of climate change; 3. It shall also be the policy of the Local Government to strengthen, integrate, consolidate and institutionalize government initiatives to achieve coordination in the implementation of plans and programs to address climate change in the context of sustainable development; 4. The Local Government recognizes that climate change and disaster risk reduction and management are closely interrelated and effective. Disaster risk reduction and management will enhance adaptive capacity to climate change. In consonance with this, the Local Government shall integrate disaster risk reduction into climate change programs and initiatives; 5. Finally, the Local Government shall embrace a systematic concept of climate change in various phases of policy formulation, development plans, poverty reduction strategies and other development tools and techniques by all agencies and instrumentalities of the government.

SECTION 3. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION – For purposes of this Ordinance, the LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN (2019-2023) endorsed by the City Planning and Development Office of the City of Davao is hereby APPROVED and ADOPTED as the LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN OF THE CITY OF DAVAO for 2019-2023.

SECTION 4. LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN INTEGRATION – The LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN OF THE CITY OF DAVAO for 2019-2023 shall be adopted and integrated in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) of Davao City. The programs, activities and projects found in the LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN OF THE CITY OF DAVAO (2019-2023) may be included in the Local Development Investment Program (LDIP) and the Annual Investment Program (AIP).

SECTION 5. SCOPE AND APPLICATION – This Ordinance shall cover the involvement of the local government, businesses, non-government organizations, local communities and the public within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Davao and covers the planning period of 2019-2023.

SECTION 6. REPEALING CLAUSE – All Ordinances, as well as pertinent rules and regulations inconsistent with this Code, are hereby repealed and amended accordingly.

SECTION 7. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. – If, for any reason, any word, article, sentence, clause or paragraph of this Code is declared invalid for any reason, other provisions thereof shall not be affected by such declaration and shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 8. EFFECTIVITY. – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval ENACTED, on February 02, 2021, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian present, there being a quorum.

ATTESTED:

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

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CERTIFIED CORRECT:

EDGAR P. IBUYAN JR. APPROVED :

21 OCT, 2020

An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Mag-Negosyo Ta, Day! (Mtd) Program in Davao City, Instituting Mechanisms as well as Appropriating Funds thereof

President Pro Tempore Temporary Presiding Officer cns/bern

APPROVED :

MARCH 02, 2021

An Ordinance approving and adopting the 2019-2023 Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) of the City of Davao as endorsed by the City Planning and Development Office

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Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod 19th City Council 11th Regular Session Series of 2021 PRESENT: Vice Mayor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor

Sebastian Z. Duterte

- Presiding Officer Ralph O. Abella

Nilo D. Abellera

Maria Belen S. Acosta

Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula

Wilberto E. Al-ag

Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr.

Dante L. Apostol Sr.

Conrado C. Baluran

Jessica M. Bonguyan

Louie John J. Bonguyan

Pilar C. Braga

Augusto Javier G. Campos III

Danilo C. Dayanghirang

Jonard C. Dayap

Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr.

Pamela A. Librado-Morata

Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Jaffar U. Marohomsalic

Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz

Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr.

Alberto T. Ungab

Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte

Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III

ABSENT Councilor

Councilor

Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod

Bonifacio E. Militar

- OB-Attended a meeting of the Local Council for the Protection of Children - On Domestic Emergency Leave

ORDINANCE NO. 0513-21 Series of 2021 AN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0231-14, SERIES OF 2014, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOURISM CODE OF DAVAO CITY”, PARTICULARLY SECTION 37 THEREOF, ONLY UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT THE STATE OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY IS LIFTED IN THE PHILIPPINES Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled, that: SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0231-14, SERIES OF 2014, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOURISM CODE OF DAVAO CITY”, PARTICULARLY SECTION 37 THEREOF, ONLY UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT THE STATE OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY IS LIFTED IN THE PHILIPPINES SECTION 2. Section 37 of Ordinance No. 0231-14, Series of 2014, otherwise known as “An Ordinance amending the Tourism Code of Davao City, states: “Every travel and tour agency shall establish and maintain a principal office within the City of Davao, following the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance of the City. A branch office and tour agencies must likewise comply with the minimum requirements set forth by the Department”.

SECTION 3. Section 37 of the aforementioned Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section 37. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – Every travel and tour agencies, and tour operators in Davao City shall upon renewal of their business permit register with the City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) and Business Bureau only the address of their office without maintaining a principal or physical office within the City of Davao. Provided, that they should register their residential address with the City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) and notify the general public of the change of their address. And provided further, that only online transactions shall be done.

Furthermore, the City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) shall have the authority to require additional documents which it deem necessary to provide the legitimacy of the address.”

SECTION 4. PERIOD – The provisions of this Ordinance shall remain effective only until the State of Public Health Emergency is lifted.

SECTION 5. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – The provisions of these rules are hereby declared separable, and in the event that anyone or more of such provisions are declared invalid, the validity of all other provisions shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 6. 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 its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

ENACTED, on the 16th day of March 2021, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

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

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APRIL 12, 2021 APPROVED : ________________,

AN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0231-14, SERIES OF 2014, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOURISM CODE OF DAVAO CITY”, PARTICULARLY SECTION 37 THEREOF ONLY UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT THE STATE OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY IS LIFTED IN THE PHILIPPINES

82 NPA rebel returnees get more aid from govt

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total of 82 former members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) in Davao Oriental have received P20,000 each from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)’s Livelihood Settlement Grant Program.

The amount was in addition to the assistance earlier given by the agency to the former rebels.The returnees are beneficiaries under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) in 2016-2020.

Under the E-CLIP, the former rebels will receive financial and livelihood assistance, remuneration for the surrendered firearms, and other support packages from various government

agencies.

Governor Nelson Dayanghirang handed over the financial assistance in a ceremony held at the Provincial Capitol Covered Court Wednesday (July 7).

Also present during the activity were DSWD Regional Director Raquel Nuñez, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office Head Sarah Gudes, Philippine Army’s 701st Deputy Brigade Command-

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er Colonel Edgar Delos Reyes, and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Provincial Director Orle Cabaobao.

Dayanghirang in a statement said, he hopes that the assistance will help former rebels sustain their livelihood and to further entice active members of the NPA to surrender as the government bids to end the long-running Communist Insurgency in the country.

schedule his showbiz commitments just to join Misamis Oriental, but due to lack of available dates for the rescheduling, he had no choice but to let go of his supposed pro basketball debut.

“Hindi na niya mamove (He could not move his schedules) any further,” Valencia continued.

Despite the roster setback, Misamis Oriental remains formidable with former Philippine Basketball Association players Reil Cervantes, Mac Baracael, Jayson Ballesteros, Ronjay Buenafe, Joseph Sedurifa, and JR Cawaling leading the way.

Misamis Oriental opens its campaign against Clarin at 3 p.m.

Thursday. (PNA)

playing in the national semifinals, Basilan stomped its class on Zamboanga Del Sur, holding its opponent to just seven points in each of the first two quarters and never looked back from there, even leading by as much as 42 points in the fourth.

The blowout would have not been possible if not for Coach Jerson Cabiltes’ advice to his players to slow things down a bit.

“After nung first quarter, sinabihan ko yung players ko na huwag silang magmadali, focus lang (the first quarter, I told my players not to rush things and just focus),” Cabiltes said.

Michael Mabulac led Basilan with 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting, 11 rebounds, three assists, one block, and two steals.

Hesed Gabo added 14 points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal off the bench.

Dan Sara paced Zamboanga Del Sur with 17 markers, one rebound,

one assist, and two steals.

No Gerald Anderson Meanwhile, Misamis Oriental will be a man down as its own Mindanao leg quest begins on Thursday.

Head coach Vis Valencia confirmed that Gerald Anderson did not join the team in the closed circuit style tournament due to his commitments as an actor.

“Yung schedule niya (His schedule) has shoots and taping both out of the country and here. He was ready to play and has been working out with us.

With the changes though, tinamaan na yung commitments niya (his commitments have been affected),” Valencia said.

The Mindanao leg was originally scheduled to begin on May 20, but it met a number of postponements and even venue changes mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic before finally beginning on Wednesday.

Valencia bared that Anderson tried to re-

measures and health and safety protocols are accepted by DOT. The safety seal was given by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Tourism (DOT), and the Department

of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

The Safety Seal is included in the Joint Memorandum Circular 21-01 between DOLE, DTI, DOH, DOT and DILG and is an initiative that certifies that an establishment is compliant in the guidelines set by the

agencies to ensure the safety and health of the general public to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in their premises. This includes having a working contact tracing process such as StaySafe.PH thus encouraging the safe opening of the economy.

By Maya M. Padillo

Pacquiao earlier named the departments of social welfare, health, energy, and environment as corruptridden agencies.

P re s i d e n t i a l Spokesperson Harry Roque, however, said on Monday that Pacquiao’s corruption claim against the four departments is “trivial” and has “no bill of particulars, no specific instance, no evidence, [and] no follow-up.”

Pacquiao’s tax

evasion case Turning the tables on Pacquiao, Duterte raised the previous tax evasion complaint against the senator.

Duterte said Pacquiao, having a total of PHP2.2 billion underpayment in taxes, should also be considered as a “corrupt” official.

“I remember that…

I’ll try to find out. May ano ‘yan siya may utang siyang PHP2.2 billion.

Not because gusto ko siyang habulin, ayaw ko, but sabi kasi niya corrupt. Eh ‘di kung corrupt kami, eh ‘di ikaw (He owed the government PHP2.2 billion. I’m saying this not because I want to go after him. But he is accusing us that we are corrupt. If we are corrupt, how about you)? When you cheat government, you are a corrupt official,” he said.

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Mayor Sara also emphasized that she no longer practices law, and does not participate in buy and sell of land, gold, stocks, and others.

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Army soldiers salute the flag-draped metal casket containing the remains of a soldier who was among the 53 fatalities when a C-130 plane crashed in Sulu on July 4, 2021, upon arrival at the Lumbia Airport in Cagayan de Oro City on July 7, 2021. The remains of five other soldiers arrived on board the same aircraft. Most of the Army privates

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who boarded the ill-fated plane were fresh graduates of a six-month counter-terror training in a military camp in Cagayan de Oro. MindaNews photo by FROILAN GALLARDO

Sara to new TF Davao commander: Continue the culture of security

By MAYA M. PADILLO

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ayor Sara Duterte-Carpio challenged newly-installed commander of Task Force Davao Col. Darren Comia to continue the implementation of the culture of security in Davao City during the change of command on July 6, 2021.

The mayor challenged him that there should be no terrorism incident and to continue the legacy of Col. Consolito Yecla on the Culture of Security program, which is a people-centered campaign that encourages Dabawenyos to adopt vigilance as their way of life. The campaign “May Nakita? Dapat Magsalita!” is an order encouraging Dabawenyos to adopt the Culture of Security as part of their way of life.

The Culture of Security was conceptualized and launched by the city government of Davao and Task Force Davao (TFD) on July 1, 2020 to ensure that bombing incidents in Davao City will not happen again.

Through the campaign, Dabawenyos are urged to volunteer themselves for inspection and help in the implementation of security measures in the city; report all suspicious persons and activities in their community; remind friends and family of all the security regulations within Davao City; and participate in implementing the culture of security within their workplace, school, purok, subdivision and to be an active part of their community defense system.

“Isa lang ang measure sa isa ka Task Force Davao commander dili na kaayo daghan na. Ang measure sa usa ka TF commander is kung dunay insidente, terrorism incident na mahitabo during his stint as TF Davao commander. He will be a failure kung naay mahitabo na terrorism incident diri sa atoang siyudad sa Davao.

So mao rana ang measure because TF Davao was created because of

terrorism incident particularly the twin bombing incident in 2003. So mao rapud na ilang trabaho gyud,” the mayor said when asked about her message to the new TF Davao commander.

Mayor Sara also expressed her gratitude to Yecla for his service and described him as a very intelligent, very resourceful and always at the top of his class whatever class he takes.

“For this day will be a message of gratitude to Col. Yecla because i-introduce lang nako sa inyuha if wala mo nakabalo sa atong sa atong TF commander, he (Yecla) is the longest serving TF commander in the history of TF Davao. Tungod pud siguro ni pud na niabot ang pandemya so nadugay siya dinha because everyone was busy with the Covid-19 response nationwide dili ang diri sa Davao. One thing I notice sa iyaha is dili siya nagahulat na suguon siya unsa iyang buhaton.

He sits down, he thinks about the situation and he acts on what he thinks is needed to be done as part of the anti-terrorism operations of TF Davao to protect Davao City. As an example, when he saw na atong vaccination centers and atong mga swabbing centers are potential target of terrorism, he made sure TF Davao is present in these areas to focus on anti-terrorism. He’s that kind of thinker and a doer. So mao na siya atong outgoing TF Commander and we thank him for his hard work and his service to our country,” the mayor said.

Yecla will be the new commander of the 1003rd Infantry Brigade.

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Department of Tourism 11 (DOT 11) director Tanya Rabat-Tan shares the list of hotels and establishment in Davao City issued with safety seal. The Safety Seal certification program was created to ensure compliance with the minimum public health standards (MPHS), including the adoption and use of the StaySafe.ph application in covered establishments. Edge Davao

eyes BSP rate Fisherfolk groups in Surigao Sur Economist adjustment by mid-2022 town get P1.9-M gov’t projects A

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In a statement on Wednesday, the local government unit (LGU) of Cantilan said the distribution on Tuesday was led by Mayor Carla Lopez-Pichay, top officials of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Surigao del Sur, and the Civil Society Development Office (CSDO) of Cantilan.

The three organizations include the Kasama Kita Association (KKA), the

Ayoke Conservation Enterprise (ACE), and the Sitio Cabiton-onan Fisherfolk Association (SCAFA).

“A PHP998,000 worth of fishing gears and equipment were handed over to the group KKA, PHP500,000 for the ACE, and PHP500,000 for SCAFA,” the Cantilan LGU said.

In a phone interview, Engr.

Rutchelie R. Urbiztondo of CSDO told

the Philippine News Agency (PNA) that around 162 fisherfolk members of the three organizations will directly benefit from the project.

She added that the fishing gears and equipment given to the organizations include 22 units of Honda 16.5HP Digital Engines; 20 Units of Honda 7.5HP Gasoline Engines; 148 Bundles of Pamo Nets 8.5 Knots; Nylon Ropes with sizes 8, 10, and 110; Nylon Net Mesh #6 Knot; Floaters or known as “pataw”; and Lead or “tingga”.

“With the high-capacity, brand new and branded engines aided with new fishing gears, our fishermen now can venture into high

CEA, a shipbuilding firm in northwest France, has expressed its intent to build a PHP1.5-billion shipyard in the country.

In a statement Wednesday, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said OCEA is just one of the investment interests from France that the country has cornered during the 9th Philippine-France Joint Economic Committee (JEC) meeting last July 2.

OCEA’s shipyard here is expected to create up to 600

jobs.

During the high-level economic dialogue, French Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness Franck Riester also presented three letters of intent confirming financial support for the upcoming projects of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), financial aid in support of a training boat contract for the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA); and a possible maritime expert proposal.

Lopez also handed over

to Riester the intent of the Bases Conversion Development Authority to partner with France for the next phase study of the Clark Fresh Food Hub, as well as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines’ intent to renew aviation technical training programs.

Lopez and Riester also discussed possible cooperation in different sectors such as energy, film and animation, and agriculture.

“This JEC meeting is a testament to how the Philippines and France are now re-

hree fisherfolk organizations in the town of Cantilan in Surigao del Sur recently received around PHP1.9 million worth of livelihood projects in the form of fishing gear and equipment from the government.

seas to catch more fish and increase their income,” Urbiztondo said.

She added that the members of KKA and ACE are fishermen from the island barangay of Gen. Island while the SCAFA members are residents of the coastal barangay of Consuelo.

The LGU thanked the DOLE for its continuing support to the fishing communities in the area and added that the department approved the awarding of the livelihood projects to the said organizations last October 20, 2020.

The projects are under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) 2020. (PNA)

building together, after global challenges faced during the early phase of the pandemic,” Lopez said.

The JEC with France is the country’s longest-running high-level economic dialogue with a European country.

The 10th Philippines-France JEC meeting will be conducted in Paris in 2022.

But even before the next JEC meeting, Riester announced that he will visit the Philippines before the year ends. (PNA)

n economist forecasts the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep key rates steady to still help lift the domestic economy from the impact of the pandemic, and sees a possible rate adjustment by mid2022.

This, as inflation remains elevated amid the deceleration last June to 4.1 percent from 4.5 percent in the previous three months.

The average inflation to date stood at 4.4 percent, still over the 2-4 percent target band of the government until 2023.

Nicholas Mapa, ING Bank Manila senior economist, cited BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno’s statement of monetary authorities’ willingness to keep the accommodative stance for at least another year to help in the economic recovery.

“BSP has looked past

the six-month inflation target breach citing the need to deliver stimulus at a time of economic struggle and stalling inflation will relieve some pressure on the central bank to hike policy rates to combat inflation,” he said.

The rate of price increases breached the target band last January when it accelerated to 4.2 percent and further rose to 4.7 percent the following month.

“With price pressures fading, we expect inflation to decelerate in the second half of the year as meat prices normalize with authorities allowing higher import volume for the commodity,” Mapa said.

He also expects the impact of the social distancing measures on transport cost and other services to fade in the coming months “offsetting a projected acceleration in utility and fuel costs given the surge in global oil prices.”

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epartment of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez reported Wednesday that the number of enterprises that closed their operations amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic went down to 10 percent in June.

During the Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship, Lopez said the easing of community quarantine re-

strictions has allowed more businesses to resume operations whether partial or full.

Establishments that are fully operational in June were at 44 percent, while partially opened but not yet in full capacity was at 46 percent.

When the National Capital Region (NCR) Plus was under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) and modified ECQ (MECQ), closed businesses climbed to 16 percent.

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Zero tax on selling gold at BSP

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old sold to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is tax-free.

Acting Director Jane Ann Gonzales of BSP Davao encouraged gold miners and traders in Davao de Oro to sell to them their gold produce as it will be exempted from tax, based on Republic Act 11256.

During an interview in the State of the Province radio program over Z Radio on July 5, 2021, Director Gonzales emphasized that the act was enforced last 2019; however, only a few might have known of it.

Gonzales said that from 2011 to 2019, two percent excise tax and five percent withholding tax were deducted to

the gold seller’s income.

“Mao na katong 2011 to 2019, ninghinay gyud ang pagdala og gold dinhi sa atoa,” she said. (That is why from 2011 to 2019, there is a decline in the selling of gold to us.)

Gonzales also bared that the ‘gold’ tax was the biggest factor that caused the gold smuggling in the region.

The BSP director also highlighted that aside from being tax-free, the gold sold to them will be assessed according to the international market price on the day of sale.

“And on the same day, makuha pa jud nila ang 99% of the total value of their gold,” she said. (And on the same day, they will get 99% of the total value of their gold.)

The one percent, she added, will be paid after the final assessment of BSP in Manila.

Gonzales also said that the gold sellers will also be treated fairly at BSP, stating that their weighing scales

are well-calibrated by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Johannes Bantugan, acting Bank Officer IV of the Gold Buying Station in BSP Davao, added that among the benefits and advantages of selling gold to them is their highly technical staff.

“Aduna kami kapasidad ug taas kami og experience kabahin sa bulawan,” he said.

(We have the capability and long experience with regards to the gold.)

Also boosted that they have accreditation to the London Bullion Market Association, who sets standards in gold delivery. (PIA11, Michael Uy)

No. 9136, or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001.

The IEMOP serves as the independent market operator of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM).

Erguiza said the creation of IEMOP does not need bidding and does not require the operator to have large capital.

“It (independent market operator) does not need big capital because according to the law, the functions, assets, and lia-

bilities of the temporary market operator --the Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC)-will transfer these to the independent market operator,” he said in Filipino.

He added the IEMOP will run the operation and administration aspects of being an independent market operator.

Erguiza said Pacquiao might be “ill-advised” for coming up with his allegations against the DOE. The DOE official said this issue of the establishment

of the IEMPO was cleared as the department has “exhaustively discussed” the matter during a hearing at the Lower House.

But Erguiza said the DOE is not keen to pursue legal actions against the senator.

“What’s important to us is to show that the DOE and Secretary (Alfonso) Cusi are clear (from the allegations),” Erguiza added in Filipino. “We will lift it up to God. We will not engage in defamatory acts.” (PNA)

Creation of independent market operator in line with law: DOE

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n official of the Department of Energy (DOE) said the agency did not break any law in establishing the independent market operator, contrary to the claims of Senator Manny Pacquiao.

During the Laging Handa public briefing Wednesday, DOE Assistant Secretary Gerardo Erguiza Jr. said the establishment of the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) has even fulfilled the requirement under Republic Act

CebPac supports IATF travel rules for fully-vax persons

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ebu Pacific welcomes the decision of a number of provinces to no longer require RT-PCR test from a fully-vaccinated person and accept vaccination card as a travel requirement.

Passengers are considered fully-vaccinated at least 14 days after having received the second dose in a two-dose series, or at least 14 days after having received a single-dose vaccine.

To date, three destinations in Cebu Pacific’s network have local government orders that adopted the IATF resolution and these are Bacolod, Cauayan City of Isabela province, and Tacloban.

Cotabato now accepts vaccination card as a travel requirement for fully-vaccinated individuals. Local news outlets have said Cebu, Davao, and Iloilo were expected to follow the IATF resolution.

Travelers are strongly urged to always check with the LGU of their destination for the latest updates.

“We are in full support of these guidelines. Right now, we are waiting for local government units that will issue their respective

Executive Orders adopting the IATF Resolution 124-B and look forward to welcoming more passengers on board,” said Alex Reyes, Chief Strategy Officer at Cebu Pacific.

“We believe this is an opportunity for all stakeholders to collaborate as we work toward the same goal – and that is to safely reopen domestic travel again,” added Reyes.

CEB continues to implement a multi-layered approach to safety and has been rated 7/7 stars by airlineratings.comfor its COVID-19 compliance. Passengers are also constantly reminded to register in the Department of Transportation’s Traze App for a more efficient contact tracing process.

For a list of travel requirements, testing options, flexibility options and frequently asked questions, passengers may conveniently visit www.cebupacificair.com CEB currently flies to 31 domestic destinations on top of its five (5) international destinations from Manila. It operates with the youngest, quietest, and most fuel-efficient jet fleet in the country.

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utside hitter Kalei Mau can now join the Philippine women’s volleyball team as a local after the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) approved her transfer of eligibility.

The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) received a letter from FIVB regarding Mau’s eligibility.

The FIVB has also notified USA Volleyball, Asian Volleyball Confederation, and the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation of the development.

This means Mau, who played domestic volleyball for Cocolife and F2 in the Philippine Superliga, can now play for the Philippines after her anticipated national team debut two years ago was stalled.

The six-foot-two Fil-American spiker was listed in the Philippine lineup for the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Pasig but was barred due to her affiliation with USA Volleyball.

Mau is currently in Puer-

to Rico playing for Changas de Naranjito.

Meanwhile, the PNVF also announced that Jorge Souza De Brito has been granted a Philippine visa.

This means he can now travel to the Philippines to join the national team in training.

Souza De Brito will help Odjie Mamon in coaching the Philippine team.

“With Coach Jorge flying in soon and Mau already available to play for the country, we can now go on full throttle for the women’s national team training,” PNVF president Ramon Suzara said on Wednesday.

On the other hand, Creamline coach Tai Bundit has been cleared too to join the coaching staff after he secured an exemption from the temporary suspension of visa issuance.

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with all the rights, privileges, and prerogatives, as well as the duties and obligations appurtenant thereto under the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.”

The law was signed after naturalization bills were ap-

Kalei Mau now eligible to play for PH

Spanish striker Marañon granted Filipino citizenship

panish striker Bienvenido Morejon Marañon has been granted Filipino citizenship in a new law signed by President Rodrigo Duterte.

Republic Act No. 11570, signed by Duterte on July 2, grants Marañon “citizenship

proved concurrently by the House of Representatives last February 16, and the Senate on March 15.

Marañon is set to take the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines before an authorized officer and register with the Bureau

of Immigration.

He will only be issued a certificate of naturalization when he completes his oath.

Once completed, Marañon will be able to play with the Philippine Azkals in international competitions.

Marañon, who has been

in the country for at least five years, has never played for his native country’s national team, satisfying the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) rules on players who are seeking naturalization.

In a congressional hear-

ing that deliberated his naturalization in February, Marañon said he wanted to “be part of Philippine football’s development.”

Despite encountering delays in his naturalization process, the 34-year-old striker kept a patient approach.

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Basilan Peace Raiders clobbered Zamboanga Del Sur, 82-48.

Basilan drubs Zambo Del Sur in VisMin Cup Mindanao leg opener

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asilan pulled off a dominating performance in its highly anticipated debut in the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup, clobbering Zamboanga Del Sur, 82-48, at the start of the Mindanao leg at the Ipil Provincial Gym on Wednesday.

In its first game since its controversial departure from the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League stemming from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)-related concerns that kept the team from

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