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he Committee on Health of the Davao City Council has urged residents to stop dumping human wastes and proposed a Zero Open Defecation Ordinance to be passed.

This after the number of coliform bacteria in the mouth of Davao River was

revealed.

In her privilege speech during the regular session of

the city council, on Tuesday, Councilor Mary Joselle Villafuerte disclosed that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) during the recent inter-agency

meeting with City Health that coliform bacteria in the mouth of the river is “overwhelmingly high.”

Villafuerte said samples collected at the mouth of the river revealed a level of 900,000 mnl or 100 ml of coliform

bacteria.

"This is an overwhelming number because for a water sample to be considered safe for drinking the number of coliform bacteria must be zero and when I asked EMB what was the accept-

able level, the response was 100," she said.

Villafuerte, who is also the city council's Committee on Health chair will request and urge the Sanitation Unit of the City Health Of�ice to conduct

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A young resident defecates at the beachfront of a coastal community in Brgy 23-C Isla Verde, Davao City on Tuesday. Davao City Council’s Committee on Health chair Councilor Mary Joselle Villfuerte is urging Dabawenyos to stop dumping human wastes on the city’s waterways. Lean Daval Jr

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Maguindanao solon files House bill for new BARMM province

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Councilor Mary Joselle Villafuerte says she will propose the creation of Zero Open Defecation Ordinance in Davao City to stop the increasing number of coliform bacteria in the mouth of Davao River at the sidelines of a regular session at Sangguniang Panlungsod on Tuesday. Lean Daval Jr

epresentative Ronnie Sinsuat of Maguindanao’s �irst district said Monday he has �iled House Bill No. 4840 for the creation of “Western Maguindanao.”

If passed, the new province would become the sixth province under the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Under Sinsuat’s bill, the new province would consist of the towns of Barira, Buldon, Datu Blah Sinsuat, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Mother Kabuntalan, Matanog, Northern Kabuntalan, Parang, South Upi, Sultan Mastura, Talitay, Upi, and Sultan Kudarat to form the new province.

The 11 towns comprise the �irst district of Maguindanao, except for the towns of Talitay and South Upi that belong to the second district.

Sinsuat proposed that the town of Sultan Kudarat town would be the new province’s provincial capital.

The proposed new province has a land area of more than 4,000 square

kilometers and has more than 500,000 population.

In 2006, members of the Regional Legislative Assembly of the now-defunct Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) enacted a measure creating Shariff Kabunsuan province, comprising the towns of Maguindanao’s �irst district, that was carved out of Maguindanao.

In the same year, voters in Maguindanao rati�ied the creation of the province of Shariff Kabunsuan in a plebiscite.

However, the Supreme Court in 2008 declared the creation of Shariff Kabunsuan province as illegal since the then ARMM legislative body has no authority to create a province. It said only the Philippine Congress has the authority to create provinces and cities.

Aside from Sinsuat, Maguindanao 2nd district Rep. Esmael Mangudadatu also �iled House Bill 3054 in August this year for the division of Maguindanao into two and the creation of Maguindanao North province. (PNA)

he Supreme Court (SC), acting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), deferred action Tuesday on vice-presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s electoral protest against Vice President Leni Robredo.

Deliberation on the case was reset to Oct. 8, a Supreme Court source said.

The son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos had claimed "massive cheating" caused him to lose to Robredo in the 2016 vice-presidential race by some 260,000 votes, which she denied.

He had sought to declare Robredo's victory as void; called for a recount of votes; and that election results in Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, and Basilan be annulled on the grounds of terrorism, intimidation, and harassment of voters.

The high court earlier announced that it has �inished its manual recount of ballots in 3 provinces Marcos chose, which supposedly best exempli�ied cases of fraud.

The pilot recount covered 5,417 voting precincts in Iloilo, Camarines Sur, and Negros Oriental.

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hile the Department of Health (DOH) is urging parents and guardians to have their children immunized, a leading Filipino infectious disease physician also recommends that older Filipinos adults be vaccinated.

“Most of us do not realize that not only were vaccines needed when we were babies, they can be especially important as we grow older,” Dr. Regina Pascua-Berba, who currently leads the Hospital Infection Control Unit at the Philippine General Hospital, said in a a paper published

by Health and Lifestyle, a monthly publication for health professionals.

“Vaccination is a very ef�icient lifesaving approach to healthier aging,”

Pascua-Berba said.

Among the adults who need to undergo vaccination are 60 years old and older.

Vaccination is highly recommended for those who are diabetic, on chemotherapy, taking steroids for arthritis or other illnesses, and whose immune system is weak.

“Our immune functions begin to deteriorate as we age,” Dr. Pascua-Berba explains. “For those who are at least 60 years old,

DILG, PNP urged to back ASF quarantine

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he Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has asked for the deployment of policemen to help local government units enforce the ban on the shipment of live hogs, pork and pork products as Mindanao strengthens its Quarantine Measures against the African swine fever.

The move to engage policemen in enforcing the ban came following reports that the ASF, which was earlier reported in Rizal and Bulacan Province, had spread to Pangasinan because of meat traders who continued to ply their trade in spite of the outbreak.

In a letter addressed to the Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año and PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde, MinDA Chairman, Sec.

Manny Piñol, requested for the the involvement of policemen to ensure stricter implementation of the ASF Quarantine Protocols.

The MinDA Chief requested the immediate deployment of the members of the PNP to various quarantine stations established by the LGUs amidst reports of hogs, pork and processed pork products are still being transported.

Sec Piñol said that policemen and army units were also engaged during the Avian In�luenza (AI) outbreak in Pampanga and Nueva Ecija in 2017.

The involvement of policemen and army soldiers helped government in preventing the spread of AI, which was placed under control in just one month.

Earlier, Mindanao local

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�ive types of vaccines are highly recommended: in�luenza (�lu), two vaccines for pneumonia, Tdap or Td, and herpes zoster.”

The recommendations came from the 2018 Philippine Clinical Practice Guidelines for Adult Immunization, the 2017 Immunization Recommendations for Filipino Adults, and 2019 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Philippine Foundation of Vaccination in collaboration with the Philippine Society of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases also came out with a publication recommending

adult vaccination.

Excerpts from Pascua-Berba’s study went: In�luenza vaccine: “Circulating strains of in�luenza change every year, so it is important that adults get a �lu shot every year before the expected �lu season,” she says, adding that quadrivalent �lu vaccine is more preferred now than the old trivalent vaccine.

Pneumonia vaccines: The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine are recommended to protect the adults from developing frequently encountered infections due to a bacterium called Streptococcus pneumoniae.

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SC defers action on Marcos poll protest against Robredo

Councilor Pamela Librado-Morata attends the regular session of the 19th City Council held at Sangguniang Panlungsod on Tuesday. Librado-Morata, who voiced support for the Salugpongan through a privilege speech, was rebutted by Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. Lean Daval Jr

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PRRD open to exploring options for early implementation of Mandanas decision

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ity mayors expressed their gratitude to President Duterte following the latter’s announcement that he is exploring options for local governments to immediately avail their share of the national revenue as ruled by the Supreme Court in the petition �iled by Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas.

Duterte’s statement was met with a resounding applause by city mayors who have invited the President as their guest of honor at the 69th National Executive Board Meeting of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) which was held at the Dusit Hotel in Davao City on 27 September 2019.

Speaking before local chief executives from across the country, the President stressed that while the timing of the SC decision is not perfect due to major programs already being �inanced by the national government, his administration will �ind a way to implement the SC decision that will expand the internal revenue allotment (IRA) of LGUs as early as possible.

One of the options proposed by city mayors that the President is con-

sidering is a monetization scheme wherein LGUs can acquire a loan from the bank according to their expanded IRAs which the national government can then pay on a later date.

For Bacolod City Mayor and LCP President Bing Leonardia, the President’s statement offers a glimmer of hope for LGUs. “President Duterte’s remarks only show that he understands and hears the requests of local governments especially us city mayors since he is a former mayor himself. We can �inally look forward to receiving what is owed to our cities and, ultimately, to our constituents not in 2022, but as soon as possible,” said Leonardia.

During the closed-door meeting, President Duterte also discussed other pressing issues of concern to local governments including peace and order, counterinsurgency, and anti-corruption.

The President also extended an invitation to Mayor Leonardia to attend a high-level exploratory meeting in Malacañang this October that will discuss a win-win solution for both the national government and LGUs.

BRIEF REUNION. The anniversary celebration of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process on Monday paved the way for a brief reunion among brothers in the Bangsamoro struggle — Nur Misuari, founding chair of the Moro National Liberation Front (2nd from Left, between Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez and Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri), Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim, chair of the Moro Islamic

Liberation Front and Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim MIndanao, and Muslimin Sema, former chair of an MNLF faction and former Cotabato City mayor. The three Moro leaders were reunited onstage for a souvenir photo with personalities from other peace processes. Sema reached out to shake Misuari’s hand, hugged and kissed him on both cheeks, followed by Murad. Photo courtesy of OPAPP

IRR against sexual harassment grinds with public consultation

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atch your mouth. Remarks such as “hubagang ate uy” or “fruit salad” where addressed to females are already considered sexual harassments.

This is just among the salient features of Republic Act No. 11313 otherwise known as Safe Spaces Act which is now on the prooccess of being amended.

In a public consultation on the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA No. 11313 held yesterday (Oct. 1) at the Ateneo de Davao University

(AdDU), proponents of the measure emphasized forms of sexual harassment in public spaces and streets.

“Catcalling or whistling (pagtaghoy) and remarks like ‘hubagang ate’ or ‘fruit salad’ are forms of sexual harassment. Wala ng magawa ang mga taong

ganyan na ang context ng isip nila. Kung ano- ano ang binibigkas parang enjoyment na nila ang pambabastos. Hindi yan maganda lalo na sa mga kababaihan,” said Corazon Espinoza, commissioner on urban poor of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) in an interview.

Elizabeth Angsioco of the Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines said there are many versions of harassments similar to catcalling or whistling.

“Catcalling or unwanted remarks directed towards a person will tell you immediately that hindi

lang babae ang puwedeng ma-victimize ng catcalling.

Ilan ba sa atin ang sinipulan habang dumadaan sa kalye, Ilan ba sa atin beign called out ‘miss ganda mo naman’ o ‘miss date naman tayo’,” Angsioco explained.

Angsioco also explained the general provi-

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Study shows more Pinoys getting fatter

By HENRYLITO D. TACIO

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A young boy and his companions peddle goats to establishment owners and passersby along R. Magsasay Avenue in Davao City on Tuesday. Lean Daval Jr

he Philippines is not only facing a ballooning population. Its people, �iguratively speaking, are likewise “ballooning”, according to a new report.

“Among the six countries studied, the Philippines has the second-lowest obesity and overweight prevalence at 5.1 percent and 23.6 percent, respectively. But despite low prevalence rates, obesity has a strong impact in the Philippines due to the large number of obese persons in the country—18 million Filipinos are obese and overweight,” the newly released report, “Tackling obesity in Asean: Prevalence, impact and guidance on interventions” said.

The study was commissioned by Asia Roundtable

on Food Innovation for Improved Nutrition (ARoFIIN) and produced by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

Aside from the Philippines, other members of the Asean included in the study were Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The report calls for “more concerted efforts by health authorities to tackle the problem of obesity so as to avoid strains on health-care systems.”

Last year, obesity cost the Philippines between $500 million and $1 billion, or equivalent to between 4 percent and 8 percent of its health-care spending. “This makes the country the fourth-highest spender for obesity-relat-

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Oil firms roll back petroleum prices

S SUMMIT. National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. delivers his message of support during the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 1st Fisheries Summit at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay

City on Friday (Sept. 27, 2019). The two-day summit is part of government’s efforts to sustain the positive gains achieved by the fisheries sector in terms of production in the past years. (PNA photos by Ben Briones)

everal oil companies rool back the prices of their products effective 6 a.m. today.

In an advisory, Petron announced price rollbacks at PHP1.45 per liter for gasoline, PHP0.60 for diesel, and PHP1.00 for kerosene.

Petro Gazz said it will slash gasoline price by PHP1.55 per liter and diesel

by PHP0.50 per liter.

PTT Philippines said price of its gasoline will be reduced by PHP1.45 per liter and diesel by PHP0.60 per liter.

These price rollbacks follow that of Seaoil’s, which reduced gasoline price by PHP1.45 per liter, diesel by PHP0.60 and kerosene by PHP1 starting 6 a.m. Monday.

These adjustments are in line with developments in the international oil market.

In recent weeks, oil companies increased fuel prices after an uptick in global prices following the drone attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia has indicated its con�idence the supply situation will normalize soon.

Meanwhile, Petron will jack up prices of lique�ied petroleum gasoline (LPG)

by PHP4.50 per kilogram and AutoLPG by PHP2.50 per liter effective 12:01 a.m.

Tuesday.

The price adjustment re�lects the international contract price of LPG for the month of October. (PNA)

he Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has reduced the term deposit facility (TDF) offering for the October 2 auction to PHP70 billion from PHP90 billion last week.

In an advisory, the central bank said the seven-day facility will be offered for PHP30 billion, similar to the September 23 auction offer.

However, both the 14day and 28-day facilities will be offered for PHP20

billion from PHP30 billion last week.

In the previous week’s auction, all tenors were undersubscribed and the auction committee fully accepted the tenders.

The shortest tenor attracted PHP26.616 billion worth of bids; the 14-day, PHP23.07 billion; and the 28-day, PHP24.779 billion.

The BSP adjusts the TDF offer based on its liquidity projection for the auction week. (PNA)

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he Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has a forecast range of 0.6 percent to 1.4 percent for September in�lation given the sustained drop in domestic rice prices and power rates. fuel prices resulting from similar adjustments in the international oil market.

It also cited higher prices of some food items due to weather conditions.

“Moving forward, the BSP will remain watchful of economic and �inancial developments that could affect the in�lation environment in line with its commitment to price stability conducive to longterm economic growth,” the statement added.

Last August, headline in�lation decelerated further to 1.7 percent from month-ago’s 2.4 percent,

he Department of Agriculture and the Philippine Competition Commission are going to investigate the possible manipulation of rice prices.

Agriculture Secretary William Dar and PCC Chairman Arsenio Balisacan on Tuesday today signed a memorandum of agreement on information and resources sharing between the department and the commission.

“This situation today where, as a result of the Rice Tarri�ication Law, there came volumes of rice that have been imported.

Already, I believe more than two million metric tons” Dar told reporters in a press conference.

“And at the same time, you see problems in some areas in the country where palay prices are going

down. We feel it is necessary for us to cooperate, collaborate with the Philippine Competition Commission under the leadership of Chairperson Arsenio Balisacan, for the very purpose of, you know, appreciating why there is such … what we call management of imported products,” Dar said.

The Agriculture chief wants to know why rice prices have not really gone down despite the importation and the 3.4 million bags of rice released in the market approved by the National Food Authority.

“We don’t see it happening in the market—the outcome or the impact of more imports of rice. And that’s the reason this collaboration with the Philippine Competition Commission is very important,” Dar said.

“We will look at whether fair trade is happening, or is there some collusion between and among importers, traders, and millers,” the Agriculture chief emphasized.

Balisacan did not go into details of the planned investigation, other than giving out a general statement. “We will look at the parties involved. The Competition Commission is a quasi-judicial body, it has … investigative power.”

“What we want to understand in the case of rice, what we want to �ind out, is what explains the behavior of the prices as we are seeing this. And whether one could attribute that to anti-competitive practices like cartels or abuse of dominance of certain big player or certain price-�ixing or market allocation,” Balisacan said.

wenty thousand pigs in various places around the country were slaughtered as part of the effort to control the spread of the African swine fever (ASF) virus, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA) In a report by Tina Panganiban Perez for “24 Oras” on Monday, DA chief William Dar said most of the slaughtered hogs came from Bulacan.

“Now, in those areas in Bulacan, we are cordoning, quarantining these affected areas. And in nearby Pampanga, which is not that many as Bulacan, we are also applying 1-7-10

protocol,” he said.

Under the protocol, quarantine checkpoints are set up in areas within a 1-kilometer radius of suspected farms—monitoring the movement of live pigs, pork, and pork products.

Within a 7-kilometer radius, authorities are conducting surveillance and limiting animal movement.

Farm owners within the 10-kilometer radius are mandated to report any disease to the DA. “Two-thirds of 20,000 [pigs] have not been affected by African swine fever because of the protocol.

We are depopulating,” Dar added.

Pampanga is the latest addition to the list of areas in which ASF cases were discovered. This brought the number of areas in which infections were discovered to 13.

Meanwhile, in Pangasinan, a truck that contained ASF-infected pigs from Bulacan was caught at a quarantine checkpoint.

“When they were accosting the trader with the truck of course of about 30 heads, wala silang mapakita na mga dokumento, which means nag-alangan agad ang provincial government and they decided

In a statement Monday, the central bank said its Department of Economic Research (DER), however, projects the impact of lower rice and power rates to be countered by recent hikes of

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bringing the year-to-date average to three percent, the mid-point of the government’s 2 to 4-percent target.

Last week, BSP’s policy-making Monetary Board (MB) cut anew the central bank’s average in�lation forecast to 2.5 percent from 2.6 percent previously due to base effects of last year’s elevated in�lation rate. (PNA)

DA: 20K hogs slaughtered to control ASF outbreak

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A fisherman transfers freshly caught fish from a fish container to an ice bucket at a landing area in Matina Aplaya, Davao City on Tuesday. Lean Daval Jr

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EDITORIAL

Exclusive or seamless?

These days, it is not surprising to see foreign players in collegiate basketball leagues all over the country. Collegiate varsity teams who have dominated basketball tournaments in recent years all have one thing in common--a dominating foreign player.

It all started in 2006 when San Beda College brought in a six-foot-eight Nigerian freshman named Sam Ekwe to its men’s basketball team. The school went on to win 11 of the last 13 NCAA titles with Sudan Daniel, Ola Adeogun, Donald Tankoua, and Arnaud Noah recruited one after the other. This led to other NCAA colleges like Arellano and Lyceum to follow the same formula. Eventually, it spread over to the UAAP, Cebu’s CESAFI, and even in colleges in the Visayas and Mindanao.

This practice, which is following the practice in the professional Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), resulted to a bandwagon that created a monster that’s out to change collegiate sports in the country.

The NCAA, seeing that the practice has gone out of hand and has deprived local players of opportunity and full development, decided to ban foreign players beginning next season.

A resolution seeking to prohibit all collegiate and university leagues from recruiting foreign players has been �iled in the House of Representatives on Monday.

Deputy Speaker and 1-Pacman party-list Rep. Mikee Romero said recruiting nonFilipino citizens and foreign import players stops the growth and development of “homegrown Filipino players” and shortchanges the development of various sports programs in the country. Thus, he �iled House Resolution 388 to address the problem.

According to the lawmaker, the practice of bringing in non-Filipino and foreign

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import recruits does not help the development of any sport in the country, in fact, it is counter-productive as it stunts the growth and development of homegrown athletes.

Romero’s measure is aimed at putting a stop the the practice by Philippine colleges and universities of recruiting and using non-Filipino and foreign import players in order to boost their chances of winning a championship for their schools.

In effect, these schools no longer recruit players locally and instead go to African and American countries to �ind imported players.

Romero, for the record, owns the PBA team NorthPort which has in its roster three Fil-American and one Fil-Canadian players. Meaning, if his intentions are to keep the sporting landscape exclusively for Filipinos, the ‘cleanup’ must go from top to bottom which should include the PBA in the imports ban. However, Romero kept it within the schools sports competitions.

While Romero’s measure may have wisdom in as far as it protects local players, there is a problem in sight.

The bill rans smack into the universal rule that there is no prohibition for foreign citizens to enrol in Philippine schools and as such are quali�ied by basis of their enrolment to take part in all school-related activities without discrimination. Banning them from playing for their schools may be tantamount to discrimination. In the same breath, Filipino players enrolled in foreign schools around the world also get to play for their schools in foreign countries where their skills qualify them for varsity teams.

We can live with the old-fashioned “keeping the opportunities to ourselves �irst” principle, but we cannot stop the world from the inevitable course of becoming seamless.

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FRED C. LUMBA SPECKS OF LIFE

(IN)GRATITUDE “Don’t forget God when you get what you prayed for.”

Basically, this is a religious principle, a Christian tenet if you wish to call it that.

This is what I was taught in the grades by our elementary school teachers from way, way back. Gratitude, they impressed on us, is a cherished trait handed down from older generations.

“Thank God with what you have because what you have many others do not have,” I heard a pastor lecturing on this one Sunday during a fellowship.

In our contemporary life, I can say that some, if not many, of our positive cultural values have been buried under the avalanche of modern-day ideas and concepts that tend to glorify success as the means to an end.

Successful people tend to become egotists or egocentrics because the success

they reap they often attribute only to their own physical and mental prowess. We have seen and read of people in world history who triumphed against all odds and then fell, quite uncharacteristically.

In this nation where a thousand and more ethnic values, dialects, customs and mores are intertwined with the accepted national culture, it is very dif�icult to pinpoint what is and what is not because of a myriad of sociological norms.

But ingratitude is such a wide-open subject that elderly persons who belong to a generation starkly apart from today’s seems to be the only people who can genuinely relate. I have noticed that the young ones who are called millennials have literally ignored and disregarded this cherished and valuable trait as can be gleaned from the way they light-heartedly

react to the topic.

Obviously, the torrent of new, oftentimes, (un-)godly ideas coming from different forms of media (YouTube, FB, Instagram and other socmed portals available to all and sundry) has contributed to the formation, development and cultivation of a new genre, a fresh kind of “rebellious” thought that the elderly and the young citizens of today cannot agree on.

We can assume that, perhaps for the sake of argument, un-godly practices like sexual immorality, thievery and corruption, murders and mayhem, exploitation of the poor by the oligarchy have become common occurrences that they appear to be the normal mindset of this generation.

I don’t know if this quote from Nelson Mandela would have a connection. He said: “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that

goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”

Heavy, huh?

The ingratitude of humanity - to me - seems to be the principal reason why man is in constant con�lict against his fellowman.

For gratitude de�ines the character of a person, his dignity and his integrity; he who is without it is like Judas, the son of perdition.

Relatedly, here is what Malcolm X said: “A wise man can play the part of a clown, but a clown can’t play the part of a wise man.”

Ingratitude is the realm of those who only scout for selfish gains.

I am sorry to say but it looks like politicians are good at this. There are a lot of talks about how one politician bene�itted from another politician’s help and how the former turned against the latter

when help was needed.

Nothing best describes ingratitude in the way politicians re�lect it in their shrewd actions. Am I right or wrong?

Our world is a wounded world in the same manner that our country is a wounded country whose wounds were in�licted by our own ungrateful politicians.

Hah, I bet this statement from Michael Jackson best describes the situation where humanity stands today: “We have to heal our wounded world. The chaos, despair, and senseless destruction we see today are a result of the alienation that people feel from each other and their environment.”

Ingratitude is pulling this country down. What does God do with ingrates, anyhow? (Email your feedback to fredlumba@yahoo.com.)

GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES!

HENRYLITO D. TACIO THINK ON THESE!

HUGE PROBLEM Last Monday morning, I was walking to the bus station when a neighbor, whom I had not seen for quite sometime, greeted me in an unusual manner.

“I never recognized you from a distance,” she said.

“You have become bigger!”

I was stunned. I wasn’t sure if it was a compliment or a tease, but it gave me an idea that I need to start losing weight.

It reminded me of the post of Dr. Anthony Leachon in his social media account. “Three out of every 10 Filipino adults are overweight or obese,” wrote the leading internist and cardiologist at the Manila Doctors Hospital.

That’s very alarming, indeed.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) de�ines overweight as “a condition where a person’s weight is greater than that of a normal person of the same age (in case of adolescents) or height (in case of adults), with body mass index (BMI) of more than P85 (85th percentile) for adolescents or between 25 and 30 kg/m2 for adults.”

Obese, on the other hand, is “a condition where a person’s weight is much greater than that of a normal person of the same height (for adults),

with BMI of greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2.”

BMI is a value derived from the mass and height of a person. The BMI is de�ined as the body mass divided by the square of the body height.

A new report, “Tackling obesity in Asean: Prevalence, impact and guidance on interventions”, commissioned by Asia Roundtable on Food Innovation for Improved Nutrition (ARoFIIN) and produced

by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), has con�irmed the statement of Dr. Leachon.

“Among the six countries studied, the Philippines has the second-lowest obesity and overweight prevalence at 5.1 percent and 23.6 percent, respectively. But despite low prevalence rates, obesity has a strong impact in the Philippines due to the large number of obese persons in the country – 18 million Filipinos are obese and overweight,” the report said.

Last year, obesity cost the Philippines between $500 million and $1 billion, or equivalent to between 4 percent and 8 percent of its health-care spending. “This makes the country the fourth-highest spender for obesity-related problems,” the report said.

Battling the problem, particularly obesity, is a little bit

complicated. The Philippines remains very much focused on battling its long-standing problem of malnutrition, while at the same time bearing the burden of increasing rates of obesity.

Some key obesity drivers in the country include a lack of exercise and low dietary quality. “Many adults are not physically active, and children lack places to play in,” the report stated.

Genetics may also play a part. If your father or mother or both parents are obese, there is a tendency that you will become obese too. “Obesity tends to run in families,” says The Merck Manual of Medical Information. Studies show that genetic factors only contribute 25% to a person becoming obese.

Drinking alcohol can also contribute to obesity. “Alcohol tends to increase the number of calories taken in because it is usually consumed in addition to food,” says the Merck manual. “A single shot of liquor has 80 to 90 calories. A 12-ounce regular beer, which is about 8 percent alcohol), has 150 calories. As soon as alcohol is consumed, it is used as energy, causing the calories from food to be stored as fat.”

The proliferation of fast foods in the country has also

been cited as possible cause of the rise of obesity. “Obesity results from consuming more calories than the body uses,” points out the Merck manual.

This simply means that if you consume more calories than your body can burn, you will gain weight.

There are those who suggest to raise taxes on fast food restaurants.

Dr. Leachon, who has won several awards and recognitions as an outstanding physician leader and health advocate, replies: “Food is not an absolute risk while smoking, e-cigarettes, and alcohol are absolute risks.”

However, someone commented: “While we may have eliminated or controlled an epidemic caused by tobacco or alcohol, we have created a new epidemic of lifestyle diseases caused by fast foods so expect the costs of healthcare to rise in the future.”

Overweight and obesity are examples of lifestyle diseases. A recent study by the University of the Philippines found that young Filipinos are at a greater risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), due to the consumption of food that is energy-dense and nutrient-poor, exacerbated by growing urbanization and increased incomes.

“Evidence shows that

overweight and obese children are likely to stay obese into adulthood and more likely to develop NCDs, like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, at a younger age,” the United Nations Children’s Fund commented some years back.

“People who were obese as children are more likely to be obese as adults,” the Merck manual states, “largely because when weight is gained during infancy and early childhood, new fat cells form. People who become obese during childhood may have up to �ive times more fat cells than people who maintained a normal weight.”

Being obese or overweight has some serious health consequences. They have high risk of having cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, reproductive health disorders, constructive sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, fatty liver disease, and certain types of cancers.

According to Dr. Leachon, about 800 Filipinos die each day of these lifestyle diseases. “That’s equivalent to two jumbo jets crashing every day, yet walang umaangal,” he was quoted as saying by Philippine Star. “Kasi people are dying in the hospitals pero walang tayong masyadong nagagawa.”

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Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod 18th City Council 2nd Regular Session Series of 2019 PRESENT: Vice Mayor Bernard E. Al-ag Councilor Nilo M. Abellera Jr. Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta Councilor Dante L. Apostol Sr. Councilor Conrado C. Baluran Councilor Joanne M. Bonguyan-Quilos Councilor Ma. Cherry Ann M. Bonguyan Councilor Pilar C. Braga Councilor Carmelo J. Clarion Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang Councilor April Marie C. Dayap Councilor Jimmy G. Dureza Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. Councilor Leah A. Librado-Yap Councilor Rene Elias C. Lopez ABSENT: Councilor Victorio U. Advincula Jr. Councilor Al Ryan S. Alejandre -

Presiding Officer

Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor

Diosdado Angelo A. Mahipus Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Bonifacio E. Militar Avegayle Dalodo Ortiz Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Marissa P. Salvador-Abella Halila Y. Sudagar Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III

On Domestic Emergency Leave On Special Privilege Leave

ORDINANCE NO. 0679-19 Series of 2019 AN ORDINANCE PROMULGATING POLICIES AND MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION, TREATMENT, CARE AND SUPPORT OF STI, HIV AND AIDS IN DAVAO CITY, STRENGTHENING THE DAVAO CITY AIDS COUNCIL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 041-02, SERIES OF 2002 Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City in session assembled, that: Article I TITLE OF THE ORDINANCE SECTION 1. Short Title. This Ordinance shall be known as the “Davao City Comprehensive STI, HIV and AIDS Ordinance of 2013”.

Article II DECLARATION OF POLICY SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. The Sexually Transmitted Infection, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (STI, HIV and AIDS) are public health concerns that have wide ranging social, political and economic repercussions. As such, responding to the STI, HIV and AIDS epidemic is imbued with public interest, and thus the City Government of Davao commits itself to the fight against the epidemic. The City Government of Davao commits to make actions to (1.) prevent the spread of HIV and other STIs and mitigate any related social, psychological, and economic consequences to fight against the epidemic; (2.) To prevent the spread of the virus and mitigate any related social, psychological, and economic consequences, as follows: 1. The City Government of Davao shall establish policies and programs to prevent the spread of STI, HIV and AIDS and deliver treatment, care and support services to persons living with HIV in accordance with evidence-based strategies and approaches that follow the principles of human rights, gender equality, and meaningful participation of communities affected by the epidemic; 2. The City Government of Davao shall adopt a multi-sectoral and culturally-sensitive approach in responding to the STI, HIV and AIDS epidemic by ensuring that local communities, civil society groups and persons living with HIV and their families, are part of the response to the epidemic; 3. The City Government of Davao shall remove all barriers to STI, HIV and AIDS-related services and shall eliminate the climate of stigma that surrounds the epidemic and the people directly and indirectly affected by it; and 4. The City Government of Davao shall consciously adhere to generally-accepted principles of human rights and adopt gender perspectives in dealing with STI, HIV and AIDS as it shall even promote value formation and employ scientifically-proven approaches. The information and education campaigns shall be carried out in all schools, training centers, workplaces and communities.

Therefore it affirms that: 1. The protection, promotion and fulfillment of human rights as the cornerstone of an effective response to the epidemic; 2. The meaningful inclusion and participation of persons directly and indirectly affected by the epidemic, especially persons living with HIV is crucial in eliminating the virus; 3. Unless otherwise provided in this Ordinance, the confidentiality, anonymity and non-compulsory nature of HIV testing and HIV-related testing shall always be guaranteed and protected by the City Government of Davao; and 4. Policies and practices that discriminate on the basis of perceived or actual HIV status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, economic status, ethnicity, and disability are inimical to national interest and contrary to the rights and freedoms guaranteed in the Constitution, and the City Government of Davao shall eliminate these acts of discrimination.

Article III DEFINITION OF TERMS Section 3. Definition of Terms. As used in this Ordinance, the following terms are defined as follows: a. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)- refers to a condition where a body’s immune system is weakened due to HIV infection, making an individual susceptible to opportunistic infections; b. Anti-retroviral Treatment-refers to the treatment that suppresses a retrovirus like HIV; c. Children - refers to persons below 18 years of age or those over but are unable to fully take care of themselves or protect themselves from abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation or discrimination because of physical or mental disability or condition; d. Community-based HIV Screening - refers to a non-laboratory rapid screening procedure done outside a health facility by a trained member of a community-based organizations or groups; e. Compulsory HIV Testing - refers to HIV testing imposed upon a person attended or characterized by the lack of consent, use of force or intimidation; f.

HIV Counseling and Testing Site/Facility - refers to DOH accredited HIV testing facility with HIV proficient Medical Technologist; g. Discrimination - refers to any action taken to distinguish, exclude, restrict or show preference based on any ground such as sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic status, disability, and ethnicity, whether actual or perceived, and which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by all persons similarly situated, of all rights and freedoms; h. Entertainment Establishments - are business establishments which include bars, nightclubs, beer houses, karaoke bars/sing-along pub houses and other similar establishments within Davao City; i.

Ethics of Care - health care providers embraces the universal values of liberty, justice, confidentiality, respect, gender equity and equality to clients; j.

Faith-based Organization- refers to a group of individuals united on the basis of their religious and or spiritual beliefs; k. Gender Identity- refers to a person’s internal and individual experience of gender that may or may not correspond with the sex assigned at birth; l.

Health Certificate- is a certification in writing using the prescribed form issued by the City Health Officer stating that the person applying for or renewing such certificate, is permitted by the said Officer or his/her duly authorized representative to work in an establishment. This certification is issued to the person applying for or renewing such, after passing the required physical and medical examinations, immunizations and other examinations as maybe required by the City Health Officer or his duly authorized representative; m. HIV and AIDS Counselor- refers to any individual trained by an institution or organization accredited by the Department of Health to conduct counseling on STI, HIV and AIDS, HIV prevention, human rights and stigma reduction; n. HIV and AIDS Monitoring - refers to the documentation and analysis of the number of HIV infection and pattern of its spread; o. HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control - refers to measures aimed at protecting non-infected persons from contracting HIV and minimizing the impact of the condition of persons living with HIV; p. HIV and STI Counseling - refers to the provision of information on STI, HIV and AIDS, how it is spread and how it may be prevented, risk-reduction approaches, and information on treatment, care and support for persons living with HIV, which is conducted before and after HIV testing; q. HIV Testing - refers to any facility-based or mobile medical procedure that is conducted to

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determine the presence or absence of HIV in person’s body; Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - refers to the virus that destroys the immune system of a person which causes AIDS; s. Indigent Clients - refers to clients that fit to the criteria and definition of the Davao City Social Services and Development Office; t.

Information Material - shall mean any written and/or printed material which educates the public; u. Key Populations at Higher Risk of STI and HIV Exposure or ‘Key Populations’ - refer to those persons whose behavior make them more likely to be exposed to HIV or to transmit the virus, as determined by Philippine National AIDS Council ( PNAC); v.

Medical Confidentiality - refers to the relationship of trust and confidence created or existing between a patient or a person living with HIV and his or her attending health care providers and or any person providing services or those who have access to medical records; w. Medical Practitioner - licensed Doctor of Medicine engaged in health work in hospitals, clinics, sanitaria, health stations, barangay health centers and the like; x. Partner Notification - refers to the method of finding and counseling the sexual partner(s) of a person who has been diagnosed as having Sexually-Transmitted Infection and HIV; y.

Peer Educator - is a trained STI, HIV and AIDS educator who is capable of influencing, motivating and developing healthy behaviors among his/her peers; z. Person Living with HIV - refers to any individual diagnosed to be infected with HIV; aa. Quality Healthcare - as indicated by standards set by WHO, accessibility and affordability of medical needs, ethical care, and appropriateness of provider’s knowledge on STI, HIV and AIDS, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender sensitive in their interpersonal relations with patients and adept diagnostic treatment and follow-up procedure of health providers; bb. Reproductive Health - it is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity in all matters relating to the reproductive system and its functions and processes, as defined in the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development and World Health Organization and further affirmed by the Beijing Conference of the United Nations; cc. Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC) - it’s a wellness center which purpose is to achieve universal availability and accessibility of reproductive health care and services, provides HIV related services and treatment in Davao City; dd. Health Education, Promotion and Development Division - Conducts information, education and promotion campaign and training on Reproductive Health, STI, HIV and AIDS activities under the City Health Office; ee. Sexual Health - implies that the sexual drive and sexual processes are accomplished in a state of complete physical, mental and social being, not merely the absence of disease or disorder; ff. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) - refer to any infection that may be acquired or passed through sexual or non- sexual means; gg. Sexual Orientation - refers to a person’s sexual and emotional attraction to, or intimate and sexual relationship with, individuals of different, the same, or both sexes; hh. Standard Precautions - are work practices required to reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens from both recognized and unrecognized sources to protect the health care worker and client; ii. Stigma - refers to the dynamic devaluation and dehumanization of an individual in the eyes of others which may be based on attributes that are arbitrarily defined by others as discreditable or unworthy and which results in discrimination when acted upon; jj. Vulnerable Communities - refer to a group of people who are suffering from social injustice making them more susceptible to STI, HIV and AIDS; kk. Work Place - refers to the office, premises and work site where workers are habitually employed and shall include the office or place where workers, with no fixed or definite work site, regularly report for assignment in the course of their employment; and ll. Workplace Policies - refer to the statement of provisions of work and health benefits and rights for workers/employees related to STI, HIV and AIDS. Article IV STI, HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION Section 1. STI, HIV and AIDS Prevention. The City Government of Davao, through the Davao City AIDS Council (DCAC), shall promote and adopt a range of measures and interventions, in partnership with civil society organizations, that aims to prevent, halt, or control the spread of STI, HIV and AIDS in the general population especially among key populations and vulnerable communities.

Section 2. STI, HIV and AIDS Awareness Campaign. The DCAC shall conduct whole year round activities on STI, HIV and AIDS Awareness Campaign which officially starts in January, highlighting the month of May , the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial and Mobilization (IACMM) and the month of December being the World AIDS Day prevention month and HIV summit.

Section 3. Media Campaign on STI, HIV/AIDS Prevention. In partnership with the Davao City Information Office, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), and the various media organizations, the DCAC shall prepare and implement a media and communications plan for a regular information dissemination campaign and advocacy.

Section 4. Sexual Abstinence and Mutual Fidelity. Sexual abstinence and mutual fidelity shall be emphasized as the most effective measures for STI, HIV/AIDS prevention.

Section 5. Comprehensive STI, HIV/AIDS Education. Comprehensive education and information strategies shall be designed, integrated and adopted in various levels geared towards the purpose of providing substantial information/knowledge, improving attitudes and skills in the prevention and control of STI, HIV/ AIDS, in both public and private sphere.

Section 6. STI, HIV/AIDS Information as a Health Service. STI, HIV/AIDS education and information dissemination shall form part of the delivery of health services practitioners, workers and personnel. The knowledge and capabilities of all public health workers shall be enhanced to include skills for proper information dissemination and education on STI, HIV/AIDS. It shall likewise be considered a civic duty of health providers in the private sector to make available to the public such information necessary to control the spread of STI, HIV/AIDS and to correct common misconceptions on HIV/AIDS related ethical issues such as confidentiality, informed consent and the duty to provide treatment.

Section 7. HIV and AIDS Education for Key Populations and Vulnerable Communities. The Davao City AIDS Council through the City Health Office – Health Promotion and Development Division (HPDD) in collaboration with Liga ng mga Barangay, NGOs, people’s organizations and civil society, shall support and ensure STI, HIV and AIDS education programs, such as peer education and outreach activities, and community-based screening services to reach target key populations and vulnerable communities.

Section 8. STI, HIV/AIDS Gender Sensitive IEC Materials and Education Modules. Information, education and communication (IEC) materials shall be designed appropriate to the needs and culture of groups being targeted in the campaign. Literatures on STI/AIDS shall utilize the local lingo to encourage and facilitate easy understanding of terms and concepts. Modules on STI, HIV/AIDS prevention and control shall not in any way be used as an excuse to propagate birth control or sale or distribution of birth control devices.

Proper consultations shall be held among heads, leaders and representatives of respective groups, organizations, institutions and individuals who are targets for application of any course content, scope and methodology.

Section 9. Age-appropriate HIV and AIDS Education in Schools. The Davao City AIDS Council through the City Health Office – HPDD shall coordinate with the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education(CHED), and the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) to integrate basic and age-appropriate instruction on the causes, modes of transmission and ways of preventing the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in subjects taught in public and private schools including non-formal and indigenous learning systems.

Section 10. HIV and AIDS Education in the Workplace. The Davao City AIDS Council through the City Health Office-HPDD in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Civil Service Commission (CSC) shall provide standard basic information and instruction on STI, HIV and AIDS, national and local HIV related laws and other related issues of stigma reduction and discrimination in the workplace, public and private, including the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Section 11. Compulsory STI, HIV/AIDS Education. It shall be compulsory for all owners and/or managers of all establishments to attend seminar on STI, HIV/AIDS prevention conducted regularly by any of the agencies such as the City Health Office, Davao City AIDS Council, and accredited Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), otherwise, no renewal of permit to operate shall be granted to said establishments for violation thereof. A certificate of attendance to STI, HIV/AIDS Seminar shall form part of the requirements for the issuance or renewal of Health Certificate and Permit to Operate.

Section 12. HIV and AIDS for Filipinos Going Abroad. The Davao City AIDS Council through the City Health Office-HPDD shall coordinate with the DOLE and its attached agencies the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to ensure that all overseas Filipino workers shall be provided with information on how to access on-site STI, HIV and AIDSrelated services and facilities before certification of overseas assignment.

Section 13. HIV and AIDS Education in Communities. The City Health Office- through the HPDD, the Liga ng mga Barangay, Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) and other NGOs shall spearhead Education and Information Activities for public awareness campaigns on STI, HIV and AIDS through various channels, on evidence-based, gender-sensitive, age-appropriate, culturally-sensitive and human rights-oriented prevention tools to stop the spread of HIV. Section 14. STI, HIV and AIDS Education among Out-of-School Youth. The City Health Office, through the HPDD and City Social Services and Development Office(CSSDO) and other accredited agencies shall provide trainings or seminars on STI, HIV and AIDS and other related issues on Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) to all Out of School Youth and young people in coordination with Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials in the barangay. For this purpose, SK shall integrate STI and HIV in their plans, programs and activities.

Section 15. Information for Tourists and Transients. The CHO-HPDD and City Tourism Office shall r.

8 EDGEDAVAO conduct Information Education on the cause, modes of transmission, prevention and consequences of HIV infection which shall be adequately provided at all domestic and international ports of entry and exit.

Section 16. Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support in Prison and Other Closed-Setting Institutions.

The City Health Office-HPDD and RHWC and other accredited institutions and organizations, in coordination with the Bureau of Prisons shall ensure that all prisons, public and private rehabilitation centers, and other closed-setting institutions shall have comprehensive STI, HIV and AIDS prevention, Treatment, Care and Support program.

Section 17. Compulsory STI, HIV and AIDS Education for Marriage Applicants. The CSSDO in partnership with CHO through the Population Division and IGDD and other implementing agencies shall integrate in the conduct of STI, HIV and AIDS, HIV testing and gender sensitivity education among marriage applicants.

Section 18.Media Campaign on STI, HIV and AIDS Prevention. The CIO, in partnership with CHOHPDD in coordination with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), and the various media organizations, shall implement a media and communications plan including STI, HIV and AIDS education among media practitioners and regular information dissemination campaign and advocacy.

Section 19.HIV Counseling and HIV Testing. – The City Government of Davao through the City Health Office-RHWC and other implementing agencies shall ensure that HIV testing is voluntary and confidential pursuant to existing national and local laws. The CSSDO in coordination with DOH accredited testing facilities shall ensure that proxy consent shall be provided to those minors who voluntarily submit themselves for HIV counseling and testing.

Section 20.Prevention of Mother-to-Child-Transmission. The City Health Office through Maternal Neonatal Child Health and Nutrition (MNCHN) shall integrate STI, HIV and AIDS Prevention Program to prevent mother-to-child transmission in its maternal and child health services and other health facilities.

Section 21. Prevention of Blood Related Transmission. The City Health Office in coordination with DOH Blood Program, PRC, Hospitals, Clinics and Laboratories shall adopt the guidelines of the Department of Health and the existing ordinance on donation of blood, tissue or organ, and surgical and other similar procedures shall adopt standard precaution.

Section 22.Standard Precaution. All health care providers implementing HIV program shall adopt standard precautions according to the existing DOH guidelines.

ARTICLE V STI, HIV AND AIDS TREATMENT, PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE AND SUPPORT Section 1. Psychosocial Care and Support to Persons Living with HIV and Affected Families. The City Government of Davao through the CHO-RHWC shall ensure availability and accessibility of HIV treatment to Persons Infected with STI, HIV and provide education on adherence to treatment. The CSSDO in coordination with other service providers shall develop psychosocial care and support programs to PLHIV and affected families.

Section 2. Care and Support for Overseas Workers Living with HIV. The CSSDO in coordination with DOLE, OWWA, POEA, DOH, CHO, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and NGOs shall develop a stigma-free comprehensive reintegration and care and support program, including economic, social and medical support for overseas workers who have been repatriated or are about to be repatriated due to their HIV positive status.

Section 3. Special Care and Support Services for Pregnant Women with STI, HIV and AIDS. The City Health Office through its Maternal Health programs in coordination with City Social Services and Development Office and other accredited agencies/ institutions shall provide special care and support services for pregnant women with STI, HIV and AIDS and shall be integrated in the development plans and activities of the department.

Section 4. Special Care and Support Services for Children Infected with HIV and Children of Persons Living with HIV (PLHIV) and AIDS. The City Social Services Development Office in coordination with CHOMaternal Health Children and Nutrition (MCHN) program and other accredited institutions shall provide special care and support services for children of persons living with HIV and children infected with HIV. Section 5. Special Care and Support for Abused Women, Men and Children. The IGDD in coordination with the CHO, CSSDO, Public Attorney’s Office and DCPO-WCPD Desk shall facilitate legal services to abused women, men, children and persons with disability infected with STI and HIV and AIDS. Section 6. Health Care Plans for Person with HIV. The CSSDO shall assess and refer PLHIV to avail of health care plans through the agency’s indigency program.

ARTICLE VI ADHERENCE TO SAFE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES, TESTING, SCREENING AND COUNSELING Section 1. Safe Practices and Procedures. The City of Davao shall strictly adhere to the principles and guidelines on safe practices and procedures, necessary to protect any person from HIV transmission as mandated in Articles II and III of RA 8504. Procedures on testing, screening and counseling shall observe the ethics of care and medical confidentiality in dealing with individuals having vulnerable conditions for contracting STI/HIV. ARTICLE VII HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES Section 1. Universal Access to STI Healthcare Services. Access to STI healthcare services/assistance shall be extended to all individuals regardless of sex, gender, age, social status, political belief, tradition and religion.

Section 2. Adherence to Quality Health Care and Ethics of Care. Medical practitioners or other staff assisting or directly providing health services/ examinations/ education to clients shall adhere to the basic principles of ethics of care. They shall also be sensitive to gender and sexual orientation in their treatment to patients/clients, informing them of their rights, including the right to file charges for abuses committed against them.

Section 3. Health Care Plans for Person with HIV. The City of Davao, in coordination with the Philippine National AIDS Council, Department of Health and Commissioner of the Insurance Commission shall conduct a study on the feasibility of setting up a package of health care plans, and should the study warrant, implement the plan for persons with HIV. Section 4. Special Welfare Fund for RHWC Clients. The City of Davao shall establish and maintain a welfare fund for the clients of RHWC, which shall come from the smear check-up and from other sources of the government. Said amount shall exclusively accrue to the welfare fund of the RHWC Clients to be managed by the City Health Office, in partnership with AIDS Council and other Financial Institution.

ARTICLE VIII STI, HIV AND AIDS SURVEILLANCE AND MONITORING Section 1. Monitoring, Documentation and Reporting Mechanisms. The Davao City AIDS Council shall develop a comprehensive STI, HIV and AIDS monitoring in the implementation of the program and reporting procedures on the magnitude of and progression of HIV infection in Davao City for program response and in aid of policy legislation. In addition, it shall enhance mechanisms to further implement provisions on monitoring of Article IV of Republic Act 8504 (as amended).

Section 2. Research Investigations. The City Health Office and CPDO in coordination with the Department of Health, academe and research institutions shall conduct STI, HIV and AIDS related researches and studies as basis in planning, policy making and advocacy as needed.

Section 3. Documentation. STI/AIDS contact tracing and all other related health intelligence activities may be initiated by the Department of Health, the Davao City AIDS Council, provided that these do not run counter to the general purpose of this Ordinance. Any information gathered shall remain confidential and classified, and shall not be used in any way to become basis or qualification for any employment, school attendance, freedom of abode, or travel.

ARTICLE IX STIGMA REDUCTION AND HUMAN RIGHTS Section 1: Stigma Reduction, Acts of Discrimination and other Human Rights Violations. The City Government through the Davao City AIDS Council shall ensure implementation of STI, HIV and AIDS anchored to the ethical standards and in pursuant to the National AIDS Law and other related existing laws and instrumentalities.

ARTICLE X PROTECTION OF PEER EDUCATORS, OUTREACH WORKERS, SOCIAL WORKERS AND HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS ON STI, HIV AND AIDS Section 1. Implementers of STI, HIV and AIDS program shall abide by the rules and regulations mandated under its existing human rights laws and related local ordinances and existing policies approved by the DCAC and shall not be subject to arrest and prosecution in the implementation of STI, HIV and AIDS program.

ARTICLE XI CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION Section 1: The Davao City AIDS Council shall ensure confidentiality in all matters pertaining to STI, HIV and AIDS as provided for in the National AIDS law and other related policy issuances.

Section 2. Disclosure to Sexual Partners. – Any person who tested positive to HIV is obliged to disclose his or her status and health condition to his or her spouse or sexual partner prior to engaging in penetrative sex or any potential exposure to HIV and may opt to ask help from health providers in case of disclosure.

Section 3. Civil Liability.– A person who has obtained knowledge of confidential HIV and AIDS information and has used such information to malign or cause damage, injury, or loss to another person may face liability under Articles 19, 20, 21, and 26 of the Civil Code.

ARTICLE XII STI, HIV AND AIDS PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION Section 1. HIV and AIDS 3-year Plan. The Davao City AIDS Council shall develop a 3-year STI, HIV and AIDS Plan and budgetary allocations.

Section 2. Monitoring ,Evaluation and Reporting. The Davao City AIDS Council shall ensure monitoring and evaluation in the implementation of plans. It shall report annually to the Office of the City Mayor, City Council and its own members on the status of the implementation of the plan and STI, HIV and AIDS situation in Davao City.

Section 3. Localization of the Davao City STI, HIV and AIDS Plan. The Liga ng mga Barangay in coordination with City DILG and CHO-HPDD shall assist the barangay council develop their own local HIV

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ARTICLE XIII REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE AND STI, HIV AND AIDS TREATMENT SERVICES Section 1. The City Health Office through the RHWC shall be in the frontline in the delivery of comprehensive reproductive health services, treatment, care and support on STI, HIV and AIDS program in accordance with the National AIDS Law, related local ordinances, and policies approved by the DCAC. Section 2. The City Health Office through the RHWC shall provide written reports and updates on the STI, HIV and AIDS services, treatment and trends to the Davao City AIDS Council.

ARTICLE XIV COMPOSITION, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE DAVAO CITY AIDS COUNCIL (DCAC) Section 1. Composition of the Davao City AIDS Council. The Davao City AIDS Council shall be composed of the following: 1. City Mayor or his/her duly authorized representative – Chairperson 2. City Health Office – Co-chair 3. SP Committee on Health – Member 4. City Social Services and Development Office – Member 5. Department of Education Davao City Division – Member 6. Chair of the Liga ng mga Barangay – Member 7. Integrated Gender and Development Division (IGDD) - Member 8. City Information Office (CIO) - Member 9. City Department of the Interior and Local Government (City DILG) - Member 10. Sangguniang Kabataan - Member 11. Five (5) from the NGOs: (1) LGBT, (1) Faith-based Org, (1) PLHIV, (1) Entertainment Industry – Members, and (1) Indigenous People’s Representative 12. Five (5) from line-National Agencies working on STI, HIV/AIDS prevention that shall be designated by the City Mayor as members of the council - Members The DCAC may, from time to time, expand its membership as the need arises.

Section 2. Powers and Functions of the Council. The Davao City AIDS Council shall have the following powers and functions as Advisory, Coordinative, Lead and Monitoring and Evaluation Body and shall create working committees. a. Advisory Group to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and the Executive Branch on policy formulation/ development, program conceptualization, planning and monitoring toward the prevention and control of STI, HIV/AIDS; b. Coordinative Body in establishing, mobilizing and strengthening linkages at the local, national and international agencies and other stakeholders involved in the STI, HIV/AIDS prevention programs; c. Lead Group in undertaking information, education and communication campaigns on STI, HIV/ AIDS prevention; d. Monitoring Body in the implementation of RA 8504, this Ordinance and other policies approved and adopted by DCAC. Section 3. Secretariat of the Davao City AIDS Council. The secretariat of the DCAC shall be designated by the Local Health Board. It shall ensure the implementation of DCAC plans in coordination with its existing committees and provide reports to DCAC. Section 4. Functions of the Secretariat of the Davao City AIDS Council. The secretariat of the Council shall perform the following functions: a. Coordinate the activities of the council. b. Serve as the center of communication by receiving and disseminating information from and to the members of the council. c. Document meetings and other activities of the council. d. Keep all the records of the council. e. Perform other secretariat functions as may be assigned by the Chairperson of the Council.

Section 5. Compensation and Remuneration of the members and secretariat of the Council. Members and secretariat of the Davao City AIDS Council shall perform their duties as such and shall be entitled to the necessary traveling expenses, allowance or honorarium chargeable against the fund of the DCAC subject to existing accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

ARTICLE XV FUNCTIONS OF THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER (RHWC) Section 1. Renaming of the Social Hygiene Clinic to Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC) and providing its functions. It shall perform the following functions: a. Be in the frontline in the delivery of reproductive health care services; b. Provide education and information dissemination activities on the promotion of reproductive health, prevention and control of STI, HIV/AIDS; c. Monitoring and evaluation of cases handled; d. Refer clients to other agencies of the city government for cases that need other health and social services such as livelihood projects, alternative home, and scholarship; e. Ensure that children with STI/HIV are given priority in treatment and are referred to concerned agencies for further assistance; f.

Conduct HIV Antibody Test in a voluntary and regular basis. Further, pre- and post-test counseling shall likewise be administered before any examination may be considered. g. Perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

Section 2. Strengthening of the Reproductive Health and Wellness Center. The Davao City Government shall strengthen the Reproductive Health and Wellness Center through provision of adequate personnel, facilities and budget. It shall ensure provision of comprehensive reproductive health services and sexual health education, ensuring ethics and quality care and information.

ARTICLE XVI DECLARATION OF AIDS AWARENESS MONTH Section 1. Declaration of AIDS Awareness Month. The month of May is hereby declared as AIDS awareness month to coincide with the commemoration day for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS and the International Day of Action on Women’s Health. Likewise AIDS awareness should culminate on the month of December being the World AIDS Prevention Month.

Section 2. Advocacy Programs for the AIDS Awareness Month. There shall be an advocacy program for the whole month of May for the dissemination of information for the prevention and control of STI, HIV/ AIDS. ARTICLE XVII PENAL PROVISIONS Section 1. Any person found guilty of violating any provisions of this Ordinance shall be meted with the following penalties: a. First Offense – a fine of P 2,000.00 and/or imprisonment of one (1) month. b. Second Offense – a fine of P 3,000.00 and/or imprisonment of three (3) months. c. Third Offense – a fine of P 5,000.00 and/or imprisonment of six (6) months and /or cancellation of business permit.

Section 2. Redress Mechanism. – The DCAC in coordination with the City Legal Office,the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and other related agencies , shall provide redress mechanisms for persons living with HIV to ensure that their civil, political, economic and social rights are protected.

ARTICLE XVIII APPROPRIATION Section 1. Appropriation. An amount of not less than Two Million Pesos, Philippine Currency (P2,000,000.00) shall be appropriated for the implementation of this Ordinance including projects and operations of the Davao City AIDS Council, chargeable against the Annual Development Fund (ADF).

Section 2. Appropriation of Budget by DCAC Member Agencies. All DCAC member agencies shall appropriate a budget for STI, HIV and AIDS prevention program.

ARTICLE XIX IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) Section 1. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The City Mayor’s Office together with the Davao City AIDS Council shall formulate and issue appropriate rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this Ordinance within one (1) month but not more than one (1) year from approval thereof.

ARTICLE XX FINAL PROVISION Section 1. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any section or provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections of provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

Section 2. Repealing Clause. All ordinances, local issuances or rules inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 3. Effectivity. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval and publication in a local newspaper of general circulation in Davao City.

ENACTED, on the 8th day of January, 2019, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

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BEAUTÉDERM INTRODUCES NEW MINDANAO AMBASSADORS

By KENNETH IRVING ONG

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t was an afternoon for fun and excitement as beauty and skin care brand Beautéderm introduced their local ambassadors at the new location of Yolks Flower Cafe Cupcakery at Juna Subdivision.

Founded by its CEO Rhea Anicoche-Tan at Angeles City, Pampanga in 2009, Beautéderm provides a range of products from face and body skin care, body and home fragrances, and basic cosmetics with an emphasis in providing customers with affordable products that are both safe for the skin and the environment.

From their simple launch in Tagum City, Davao del Norte last year, Beautéderm in Davao region has grown thanks to the loyal following and support of their customers who see Beautéderm as a lifestyle which touches the lives of its clients. This support and love for Beautéderm’s products extends even to celebrities who are happy to share their per-

sonal Beautéderm stories.

Some of the biggest names in the Philippines like Miss Sylvia Sanchez, Matt Evens, Carlo Aquino, Arjo Atayde, Lorna Tolentino, Pauline Mendoza and Marian Rivera are some of the familiar faces who can testify the positive effects of Beautéderm’s products.

Beautéderm’s Mindanao

ambassadors After the fun and games, Beautéderm introduced their brand ambassadors for Mindanao spearheaded by their Davao Region Exclusive Distributor Ms. Kharnelia Lariosa-Edquila.

“We wanted individuals who are more relatable in the local scene. People who you meet on the street or at work

Beautéderm Davao Region Exclusive Distributor Kharnelia Lariosa-Edquila (Left) together with the ambassadors (from left) Michelle Robin, Lesley Ann Ticaro, Drs. Camille and Chad Fabular, Sholai Lim and Kyle Gaite. and carry the Beautéderm val- postela Valley Province Shoues of equality and people em- lai Lim; teacher, model and powerment. Individuals who beauty queen Lesley Ann use Beautéderm to enhance Ticaro; dentist and true-to-life their way of life and the lives of Beautéderm couple Drs. Caothers,” shared Kharnelia. mille and Chad Fabular; entreThis year the Beautéderm preneur and communications ambassadors include woman professional Michelle Robin; leader and first lady of Comand model and first Ginoong Davao title holder Kyle Gaite.

Beautéderm is available nationwide through their partner stores and distributors. In Davao, Beautéderm is available at Creams & Craft by Beautéderm at Bajada, Skinware Boutique | Cube Bazaar, Abreeza, Beautéderm Box Davao at Camus Street, and Beautenook by Beautéderm at City Triangle.

In Tagum, Beautéderm can be found at BeautéNook by Beautéderm at CityMall Tagum and at NakedSkyn by Beautéderm at Gmall of Tagum.

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Dennis Uy together with the kitchen crew of the newest store in Century Mall.

CONTI’S BAKESHOP AND RESTAURANT OPENS THREE NEW STORES THIS MONTH

CONTI’S signature dishes and delicacies are now delightfully yours in SM City Bacoor, Uptown Bonifacio BGC, and Century Mall, where the wellloved bakeshop and restaurant opened its new stores this month.

The home-based pastry business started by sisters, Cecille, Carole, and Angie Conti in Parañaque has been experiencing unprecedented growth since Udenna Corp. oversaw operations in 2018.

“On behalf of the founders, we are thankful to have been entrusted to grow Conti’s further. I hope to see the next 29th to a hundred stores in the days to come, ” says Dennis Uy, Quintin Sumulong, husband of founder Carole Sumulong, Conti’s Chairman Graham Coates, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Head, Lorence and Udenna Corp.

Aurelio, Megaworld Senior AVP for Commercial Division, Michael Martinez, Conti’s Business Development and Chairman and CEO, at the inauguration of Marketing Director, Cecile Maraño, founder, Joey Garcia, Conti’s President and CEO, and Patricia Tan, Conti’s General its newest branch in Manager posing with the number 1 hand gesture to signify Makati. the first of many stores in Megaworld Lifestyle Malls.

Ber months started merry for Conti’s with the opening of its SM City Bacoor branch in Cavite. It was followed by the launch in Uptown Parade in Taguig, Conti’s first store in a Megaworld Lifestyle Mall. And marking the chain’s 28th branch, the 8th store to open under Udenna Corp., is the kickoff in Century Mall, Makati.

“This is the first time we had 3 store openings in just 1 month. We want to continue spreading the delightful experience and become part of more celebrations, big or small, by opening more branches,” shares Conti’s President and CEO, Joey Garcia.

Conti’s has been satisfying the Filipino appetite for 22 years, serving more than 150 dishes including favorites such as baked salmon, chicken pie, and the famous “Mango Bravo.”

Aside from the long list of delightful food favorites, the newly-opened restaurants also offer a cozier ambiance and more “homey” feel as they adapt the improved store design that’s more “instagrammable.”

More branches are expected to launch this year in response to the increasing clamour to get a taste of the delightful Conti’s food experience in more locations.

(L-R) Dennis Uy, Conti’s Chairman and Udenna Corp Chairman and CEO, Cherylyn Uy, Udenna Corp Corporate Treasurer, Cecile Maraño, founder, Amb. Jose E.B. Antonio, Chairperson and CEO of Century Properties Group, Maria Teresa Cuervo, Cuervo Appraisers Treasurer and Director, Angie Conti, founder, Quintin Sumulong, husband of founder Carole Sumulong, and Joey Garcia, Conti’s President and CEO at the ribbon-cutting ceremony in Century Mall, Makati.

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DOT, GLOBE PARTNER TO SUSTAINABLE AND DIGIT

KICK OFF PARTNERSHIP AT GLOBE SIARGAO THE Department of Tourism (DOT) and Globe have entered into a strategic partnership for the promotion and digital transformation of the Philippine Tourism industry while jointly advocating for the adoption of sustainable practices among all stakeholders concerned.

As the official telecommunications partner of DOT, Globe has created a new official tourism video to be used for domestic and international promotions in order to encourage more travelers to visit the country and experience the warmth of the Filipinos. The video celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of the Filipino people, manifested through culture and values, as reasons why “It’s Always More Fun in the Philippines.”

“It is the Department of Tourism’s thrust to promote and build the Philippine tourism industry and make it competitive globally and we warmly welcome Globe’s support for this undertaking.

Through Globe’s expertise in digital technology and its commitment to sustainability, we are confident that we can work towards our common goal of promoting sustainable tourism and jumpstarting the digital transformation of the industry,” said Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat.

“We are excited to be working closely with DOT in promoting and transforming the tourism sector.

Through this partnership, we hope to realize our vision of becoming an integral part of the best travel experience in the country. We want to be at the forefront of connectivity, digitalization, and sustainability through enhanced communications infrastructure, affordable digital tools and solutions for businesses, and environmental protection and conservation efforts,” said Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO. To kick off the partnership, Globe held the Siargao Sustainability Week which showcased the beautiful island of Siargao, also known as the surfing mecca of the Philippines, as its first tourism project. This coincides with the celebration of the Philippine Tourism Week and World Tourism Day. All activities focused on the four pillars of support that Globe committed to DOT -- inclusivity, excellence, digital innovation, and sustainability.

Globe started by firing up three cell sites in Pilar, General Luna, and Dapa to further enhance mobile coverage in Siargao and address connectivity requirements of tourists and businesses. GoWiFi, Globe’s fast and secure public wifi service, also equipped Sayak Airport in Del Carmen, Siargao

From L-R: Globe Channel Management Group EVP Bernie Llamzon, Globe Chief Commercial Offic Yayang Rusillon, Catangnan Barangay Captain Lito Saavedra , Globe myBusiness Senior Advisor D Officer Peejay Gorgonio. with free high-quality internet connection which travelers can easily access. GoWiFi continues its expansion plans nationwide and is accessible in over 2,500 sites as of the first half of the year.

Globe, likewise, provides free Traveler SIM cards at the Sayak Airport to foreign visitors which they can bundle with load and GoSurf promos to enhance their Siargao experience and has also committed to support the Siargao Cloud 9 Surfing Cup on October 4-9.

On the other hand, Globe myBusiness, the micro, small, and medium-size enterprise (MSME) arm of Globe, empowers local businesses especially those in the tourism sector such as accommodations, food, transportation, travel agencies, entertainment/recreation, and retail with digital solutions to help them grow and become more competitive. This is complemented by learning sessions from Globe myBusiness Academy both on-ground and online to provide opportunities to MSMEs to learn relevant and updated business processes and digital tools, which they can use to reach more customers and provide hassle-free customer experience.

Meanwhile, GCash is now available in select establishments in Siargao such as Siargao Corner Cafe, Habhab Cafeteria, Louise Cakes and Pastries, Lunares Cafe, MA+D, Isla Mercato, Mercato Coffee, Isla Cabana, Isla Cusina, Beach Bar, Langyaw Souvenirs 1 & 2, Greenhouse, Kudosurf, Harana Surf (hotel, shop, restaurant, school), Mama’s Grill, Chef Justice, Lokal, Bayatakan Farm, Bulan, Butang Concept, Sizzy Diner, Raf-

DOT Secretary Berna Romulo - Puyat. fys Grill, Karagatan Restaurant, and Siargao Bleu. Through GCash QR payments, GCash is able to help MSMEs transition into the digital arena while allowing customers a fast, easy, and secure way to pay for goods and services.

The Globe Siargao Sustainability Week highlights the turn over to the Siargao Tourism Operators Association (STOA) of several e-Waste bins where customers can place

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ken cellphones, laptops, tablets d other electronic wastes. This is t of Globe’s Project E-R3 (Rece, Recover, Recycle).

At the same time, Globe set up Ecobooth that serves as a hub for vironmental awareness conversan and sharing of best practices how to protect and preserve the vironment, particularly marine diversity. Anyone can visit the obooth to exchange their plastic gs and plastic bottles with an -bag. They can also get excitfreebies like water tumbler and tal straw if they avail of GoSakto omos. Those who will sign up volunteers for the Oct 5 Siargao ach Clean Up will also get a obe Eco-Kit. The company also provided ture Kids of Siargao, a non-profit ociation that involves more than 00 kids and their families, with d tarpaulin for upcycling. By ning plastic waste into treasure, organization is able to provide ployment and skill-building portunities to the residents while

contributing to proper and responsible waste management. Globe is also exerting efforts to fully transition to an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative for tarpaulins.

Moreover, Globe is working on a partnership with Lokal Siargao, Bathala Land Tours and Bayatakan Farm Experience. These three businesses value sustainable, responsible and inclusive tourism at the core of their business model.

Lokal is a platform that provides accessibility for farmers, fishermen and artisans to reach customers from the hospitality and tourism industries, and allows them to generate more funds to ensure sustainability within their respective communities. Bathala Land Tours holds guided tours in the northern part of the island and shares the importance of preserving the Filipino heritage, while Bayatakan Farm Experience is an eco-tourism initiative in Siargao, that provides hands-on farming, culinary experience, and cultural immersion to tourists who are interested in sustainable living.

Rep. Francisco Jose “Bingo” Matugas II of Surigao del Norte, 1st District (center) and Siargao Tourism Operators Association (STOA) President Ian Sermonia (right) join Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu (2nd from left) at the celebration of Globe-Siargao Sustainable Tourism Week. With them are hosts Joyce Pring (left) and Marc Nelson (2nd from right).

ENTERTAINMENT

‘BETWEEN MAYBES,’ ‘ML,’ AND JADINE’S ARANETA CONCERT NOW STREAMING ON IWANT PAY-PER-VIEW iWant continues to beef up its library of video content – the largest among all streaming services in the country – with a romance-drama movie that explores people’s journeys to finding themselves, a powerful story that depicts the country’s harrowing history, and an explosive concert featuring JaDine, all available via pay-per-view.

Embark on a trip to Japan in “Between Maybes,” where Julia Barretto plays Hazel, an actress stumped with her career and not having control of her life. She runs away to Saga, Japan and finds an unexpected confidant in Louie (Gerald Anderson), who lives in isolation after experiencing heartbreak from his family. A Black Sheep production, the romance drama follows two Filipinos in their voyage to finding solace, purpose, and love.

Catch one of the last films of the late great Eddie Garcia in “ML,” which won 2nd top-grosser and the Best Actor award for Eddie in the Cinemalaya Film Festival 2018, and as well in the Star Awards 2019, FAMAS Awards 2019, and Gawad Urian Awards 2019.

Here, the veteran actor is Colonel Dela Cruz, a retired soldier suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Believing he’s

still in the 70’s during the Martial Law period, the colonel tortures an oblivious college student, mistaking him as an activist going against the Marcos regime. The film has been labeled as a blunt and bold eye-opener to the Philippines’ dark history.

Nadine Lustre and James Reid, meanwhile, ignite the Araneta Coliseum with jaw-dropping performances in their jam-packed “rEVOLution: The JaDine Concert.” Proving their power to entertain their fans beyond TV, movies, and music, the power couple also offers show-stopping and high-en-

IS PARK SEO JOON THE ASIAN RYAN GOSLING? At his press conference Saturday, Park Seo Joon was only able to scratch his head upon learning that he’s being called the Asian Ryan Gosling.

According to Aubrey Carampel’s report on “24 Oras,” the Korean oppa said at his press conference that he will work harder so he could “make myself known as the person that I am.”

“I will work harder on projects so I can put more of myself out there,” he added.

This is the Korean actor’s first-time in Manila. He is here upon the invitation of Bench, of which he is a global ambassador, to meet his Filipino fans on Sunday afternoon. “I am always grateful for them,” Park Seo Joon said, adding, “I’m very excited to meet the fans.”

ergy performances by guest performers featuring showbiz’ biggest names, including Sarah Geronimo, Bret Jackson, Kiana Valenciano, Sam Concepcion, and Vice Ganda.

“Between Maybes,” “ML,” and “rEVOLution: The JaDine Concert” can now be enjoyed on iWant via pay-perview, which offers unlimited viewing of each video content for seven days on any device, anywhere for only P30.

Other pay-per-view offerings available on iWant are 2019 movies, including Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil’s “Alone/Together,” JM De Guzman and Arci Munoz’s “Last Fool Show,” Elisse Joson and McCoy De Leon’s “Sakaling Maging Tayo,” Karla Estrada’s “Familia Blondina,” as well as MMFF 2018 hits “Fantastica” and “Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles,” and another Cinemalaya 2018 standout ““Kuya Wes.” Stream “Between Maybes,” “ML,” and “rEVOLution: The JaDine Concert” on iWant via its iOS or Android apps or via web browser on iwant.ph.

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BAIHINANG GOES PINK AT THE WATERFRONT

THERE is a different kind of energy when women come together.

There is an innate understanding of one another, a genuine interest in each other’s stories and a subtle yet consistent desire to nurture.

This October, 26 members of the women artist group - BaiHinang - exhibit their work with a collective intention to support Breast Cancer Awareness as part of Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao’s annual initiative.

“Bai” is the indigenous word for woman, while “Hinang” is a Davaoeño term which connotes “to create”, “to build” or “to work”.

Put them together and you have a group of women, creators, builders and workers. Known as the first in Davao, the group hopes to speak out to women all over Mindanao in the best language they know how - art.

Aside from the diversity of age, these artists also have different painting styles. Some lean towards impressionism which features impasto paint applica-

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motherhood, others in dance or in the curvature of a woman’s body.

There are those who also find beauty in the struggles of women and how resilient one can be.

Amanda Echevarria, as an artist, likes to create imageries that mirror the struggles of women and inspire them to move on despite all of these struggles. Trixie Borbon, a Breast Cancer survivor herself, shares that the most important thing for her during her battle was the support of her family and that she would like to channel the sameVOL.12 VOL.12 IS kind of support to other women through her work. And, as women, Dadai Joaquin believes that they have a stake in this awareness campaign.

The pink exhibit will run beginning October 4 until October 31 at the Hotel Lobby.

Part of the2019 VOL.12 VOL.12 ISSUE ISSUE 9484 • FRIDAY-SATURDAY, • FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JULY JULY 19-20, 5-6, proceeds will benefit the Ribbon stories are bound by one thing of Hope Cancer Care Advocacy of in common: the desire to depict beauty. There may be differences in the Davao Doctors Hospital and women in local communities who aesthetic standards but all women are in need of early detection and are instinctively drawn to what VOL.12 VOL.12 ISSUE ISSUE 9484 • FRIDAY-SATURDAY, • FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JULY JULY 19-20, 5-6, 2019 proper treatment. is beautiful. Some find beauty in

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All in all, the BaiHinang group of artists tells a plethora of stories through their work. These

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altogether stop dumping human waste directly into the environment," she said.

Villafuerte had to seek advice from Mayor Sara Duterte before sharing this information for fear that it may re�lect negatively on the city and affect tourism.

"Our mayor has given her go signal. This is a gargantuan task acknowledge by our beloved mayor but we must start now so that future generations of Dabawenyos can still enjoy Davao River, be able to swim in our rivers and beaches and have the privilege of clean drinking water our aquifers provide," Villafuerte said.

The proposed measure is also in line of the mandate to protect the constitutional right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology.

Villafuerte also proposed for a Mandatory

Immunization of Infants and Children Ordinance of Davao City aiming to help the health sector to meet their goal of achieving 100 percent immunization coverage of children below 5 years old.

"There are many responses to the recent announcement that polio is now back in our country.

The DOH together with UNICEF and World Health Organization have announced that a mass immunization will take place beginning October 14 for approximately 180,000 of our children below 5 years old, " she said.

According to Villafuerte, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and WHO will provide the vaccine OPV for Type 2 Poliovirus, the live virus found in Davao River near Bolton Bridge.

Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) or Td (Tetanus-diphtheria) vaccines: This vaccine protects adults against three diseases: tetanus (a noncommunicable bacterial infection), pertussis or whooping cough (a communicable bacterial infection), and diphtheria (another communicable bacterial infection).

Herpes zoster vaccine: Also known as shingles vaccine, this protects

adults from shingles, a painful rash that appears on one side of the body and follows a dermatomal distribution. “It is caused by reactivation of the same virus that caused the primary chickenpox,” Dr. Pascua-Berba states.

The doctor who has been part of building multiple policies and projects with the health department and World Health Organization reminds that a healthy immune sys-

tem can defend the body against invading bugs.

She considers vaccines as “safe” and “have the capability to produce the desired protective antibodies.”

“Vaccination also recruits other immune cells to also remember the types of antigens that cause infection,” she writes. “This allows for a faster response.

So, next time you meet the real microorganism, your body is ready to �ight it off!”

government executives led

by Davao City Mayor Sarah Duterte-Carpio issued an executive order enforcing a temporary ban on the shipment of live hogs, pork and other processed pork products.

The lack of manpower, however, led several LGU

Executives to ask for police support in manning quarantine check points.

Mindanao and the Visayas have remained ASF-free because of the vigilance and involvement of local government executives and the hog industry stakeholders.

Earlier, the Mindanao Hog Raisers groups issued a manifesto supporting the move of Mindanao local government units to ban the entry of hogs, pork and processed pork products and the practice of feeding backyard hogs with food wastes or swill feeding.

ed problems,” the report said.

Indonesia is the highest spender at $2 billion to $4 billion followed by Malaysia at $1 billion to $2 billion and then Singapore at $400 million to $1 billion.

“These costs are due to a spike in incidence of related noncommunicable diseases [NCDs] such as Type 2 diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases and stroke, as well as an increased rate of absenteeism from work aris-

ing from illness and poor health,” the report said.

Apart from costs, obesity-related problems have far-reaching implications.

Obesity reduces life spans by a weighted average of between 4 and 9 years across the six countries, the study found out.

“The Philippines is the worst-affected in terms of reduction of productive years among obese males—a signi�icant eight to 12 years,” the report said. “This is followed by

Malaysia at between six and 11 years, and Indonesia at between six and 10 years.”

On the brighter side: “The Philippines is the least-affected in terms of reduction of productive years among obese females—at between 0.3 and �ive years lost,” the report said.

Currently, the Philippines has an estimated 7 million children who still experience hunger and malnutrition.

14 football/futsal participants were mostly teachers who had no football experience.

"Most of the participants may potential jud tungod ky aside sa ilaha passion kay open sila for new knowledge and learning (They have potential because they have passion and were open to new learning). Hope they proceed to the licensing," Delos Reyes said, adding that basic techniques of four pillars - passing, receiving, drib-

bling and shooting were taught them.

On the other hand, Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU) Get Into Rugby general manager Rose Lanticse said 13 coaches joined - three from Mati City, two from Bukidnon, one from Tagum City, one from Panabo City and three from Davao City.

She said, "They all shared they want to implement the program to their schools as well. Their �irst impression was for the

course to be dif�icult, plus they thought that it was to play full contact agad."

But after playing the Get Into Rugby Try Phase Games, Lanticse said participants realized that it was fun and easy to learn.

The resources provided them also included training modules and skill plans to guide them in their future sessions.

Participants had to pass the written and practical exams to advance to the Level 2 certi�ication.

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an inventory of the households who do not have toilets with septic tanks not only along the riverbanks but also the whole length of the city's shoreline, downtown area, and upland communities.

"As a physician and as a mother I now understand why swimming and other forms of water recreational activities have been discontinued in the Davao River because of this new info and the report of the lack of toilets in households located along Davao River,” Viillafuerte said.

The lawmaker assured that they will help the City Health Of�ice (CHO) conduct a massive campaign for Davao residents to build one toilet with a septic tank in every home.

"It is high time we stop dumping human waste into the Davao River and its tributaries. In fact, we should

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sions of the law during the public consultation.

“This occasion is important because the implementing rules and regulations of the Safe Spaces Act is still being developed.

In that sense having public consultations while developing the IRR of the law is a precedent. This does not happen always. I hope maraming susunod na ganitong pangyayri where stakeholders gather for important issue of a very important law are being consulted while the IRR is being drafted,” she added.

The consultation, which was organized by PCW together with Plan International and the Of�ice of Senator Risa Hontiveros, aims to gather feedbacks from various organizations and civil societies that include Child Hope, Davao School for the Blind, Kabataan Partylist, Kinasang-on Foundation, Mindanao Children’s Ministries Network Inc, Mindanao Peace Institute, Child Alert Mindanao, Tambayan Center for Children, Talikala Inc, Sustainable Davao Movement, Family

Care and Community Development Inc, Adolescent Health Advocates Mindanao, Lawig Bubai, and the City Social Welfare and Development Of�ice.

“We need to gather all the feedbacks para magawan na ng draft with the support of the House of the Representatives at para ito ay maisabatas na. Maganda ang batas na ito dahil maraming harassments na nangyayari sa ibat’t ibang lugar not only public places but private as well like sinehan, malls,” Espinoza said.

The Safe Spaces Act, principally authored and sponsored by Senator Risa Hontiveros imposes hefty penalties for "any unwanted and uninvited sexual actions or remarks against any person" in public spaces, including acts like "catcalling, wolf-whistling, unwanted invitations, misogynistic, transphobic, homophobic and sexist slurs, sexual comments and suggestions, public masturbation or �lashing of private parts, groping, or any advances, whether verbal or physical, that are unwanted

and threaten one's sense of personal space and physical safety."

Fay Gumba of the Of�ice of Senator Risa Hontiveros said the Senator wanted to expand the scope of the existing anti-sexual harassment law, which is concentrated in workplaces, education and institutions only, through Safe Spaces Act. “Our anti-sexual harassment law is concentrated in a very speci�ic areas such as institution, education and workplaces at hindi kasali ang public spaces like streets, malls, restaurants,” Gumba said.

Gumba said after Davao City, a public consultation will be conducted also in Cotabato City and Metro Manila. She said the IRR is targeted to be �inalized on October 28 this year.

“After the consultations, kailangan i-review ng technical drafting committee at ibibigay sa PCW that has been mandated by the law to come up with the IRR in partnership with the other national government agencies,” she said.

to already hold this truck of about 30 pigs,” said Dar. Fifty percent of the pigs were found to be positive for ASF. The 1-7-10 protocol was immediately put into effect by the local government of Pangasinan while

over a thousand pigs within a one-kilometer radius of the truck were depopulated.

Dar clari�ied that hogs in Pangasinan have not yet been infected with ASF. In Manila, Mayor Isko Moreno led a boodle �ight

that included pork products to demonstrate to citizens that it was still safe to consume pork.

Moreno reminded consumers about choosing pork: “Mag-isip kayo kapag sobrang mura. There must be something wrong.”

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an example showing the lack of homegrown talents in the country.

“It is imperative that the legislature enact the necessary measures that would stop and prohibit all collegiate and university leagues from recruiting, acquiring, and using non-Filipino citizens and foreign imports and players,” Romero said.

It all started with Sam Major collegiate leagues like the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, and the Cebu School Athletic Foundation Inc. are allowing their member schools to parade foreign student-athletes for all the sports they are to play in their season.

However, the said practice became well-publicized in 2006 when San Beda brought in a six-foot-eight Nigerian freshman named Sam Ekwe to its men's basketball team.

The move sparked the Red Lions' current dominance, winning 11 of the last 13 NCAA titles with Sudan Daniel, Ola Adeogun, Donald Tankoua, and Arnaud Noah also recruited.

Other NCAA teams like Arellano and Lyceum followed suit, and the recruitment of foreign student-athletes greatly helped their cause of making the NCAA Finals as well and, in the case of Lyceum's Mike Nzeusseu, even getting the national collegiate title in the Philippine Collegiate Champions League.

Eventually, the basketball teams in the UAAP, CESAFI, and even in mid-major leagues like the National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities and the Universities and Colleges Basketball League joined the fray.

However, another major repercussion that took place

during the in�lux of foreign players in college basketball was that the foreign players have since dominated the individual awards.

One major example was in the 2016 NCAA season, when four foreign players led by eventual Most Valuable Player Allwell Oraeme made the Mythical Five.

Only Arellano's Jio Jalalon was the lone local in the Mythical Team.

The trend, as expected, also spilled to the UAAP when Bright Akhuetie, who was also a Mythical Five member in the said NCAA season, went on to become the MVP in last year's UAAP season in only his �irst season after transferring to the University of the Philippines, helping the team make its �irst �inals appearance since 1986.

The Rookie of the Year during the 2018 UAAP season turned out to be a foreign student-athlete as well in Ateneo's Ange Kouame.

Kouame, Akhuetie, Chabi Yo in Top 3 of UAAP MVP race As it turns out, Akhuetie has a shot at keeping the MVP plum, albeit it would be tougher than last year.

Akhuetie is currently third in the MVP race after the �irst round of the eliminations with 69 average statistical points.

However, he may need an eye-popping domination in the second round to retain the top individual prize as he is way behind Kouame and another foreign baller in Soulemane Chabi Yo. Chabi Yo, University of Santo Tomas' dominant big man, leads the MVP race with 82.71 SP's, while Kouame is second with 81.43.

The top local in the MVP race is Akhuetie's fellow Fighting Maroon Kobe Paras, who is fourth with 65.2 despite missing the �irst two games of their

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NCAA going all-Filipino next year The foreign domination of the 2016 NCAA season's Mythical Selection prompted the league to take action to prevent a repeat of it.

The major resolution agreed upon was for the NCAA not to have foreign players by next year, essentially meaning that the league will become all-Filipino by the next season.

This also assured that the ongoing season will be the last time everyone will see foreign players like Nzeusseu, Tankoua, and Noah play in the NCAA. Meanwhile, the UAAP did not resolve to bar the foreign student-athletes, but it set a limit for the member schools

to have an "import", which is one.

However, the said resolution, once approved, will force the other collegiate leagues to bar foreign athletes from playing as well.

"A limited ban on foreign players in the schools' athletics programs may be deemed urgently necessary," Romero continued. ""This call is directed at all the schools because they have the duty and responsibility to develop homegrown sports talents. There are more than enough obstacles in the path of Filipino athletes, so let us not worsen the problem by blocking the dreams of young athletes, especially in the provinces and among the urban poor." (with reports from Ivan Saldajeno/PNA)

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and resume normal activities much less his golf career.

The comeback was boosted by a victory at the 2018 Tour Championship and reached its best moment so far with his �ifth Masters crown last April, his 81st career

US PGA title moving Woods within one of matching Sam Snead's all-time record.

Woods missed the cut at the British Open and PGA Championship and shared 21st at the US Open at Pebble Beach.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11th Judicial Region Branch 53, Davao City

SP. PROC. NO. R-DVO-19-02380-SP MARCO OBERG ESPINA SIOCO, Petitioner, - versus THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF DAVAO CITY AND OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL, Respondents.

FOR: CANCELLATION OF THE SECOND CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH

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ORDER Petitioner prays that after due notice, publication and hearing an Order be issued to the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Davao City to cancel the Certificate of Live Birth in the name of MARGO OBERG ESPINA SIOCO with Local Civil Registry No. 85-4705 and filed a verified petition praying that he be allowed to adopt as his own son, DANIEL ROSARIAL also known as ANTONIO SEBASTIAN BASAN, minor, who was born on April 17, 2008 in Digos, Davao del Sur, that the proposed adoptee was living with the Petitioner since the former was eleven (11) months old; In the Case and Home Study Report previously filed by Regional Director Mercedita P. Jabagat/Grace Marie R. Canoy – Social Welfare Assistant dated August 7, 2019, she favorably recommended the adoption of the said child by the petitioners.

WHEREFORE, let the petition be set for hearing on November 18, 2019 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at which date and time, all persons concerned may appear to show cause, if any, why the prayer in the petition shall not be granted.

The Preliminary Conference for the marking of exhibits is on October 23, 2019 at 2:30 in the afternoon before the Branch Clerk of Court.

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

The Petitioners are further directed to furnish the Solicitor General with a copy of the petition and the latter is directed to appear for the State.

Notify all parties concerned and the Solicitor General through this Order.

SO ORDERED. Davao City, Philippines, August 7, 2019. (sgd.) DANTE A. BAGUIO Presiding Judge

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lmost everyone in the Gilas Pilipinas Men pool for the Southeast Asian Games was present when the national team began its practice for the said meet on Monday night at the Meralco Gym in Pasig.

The 14 selected players present in practice were Japeth Aguilar, Jayson Castro, Arth Dela Cruz, Marcio Lassiter, Vic Manuel, RR Pogoy,

Stanley Pringle, Troy Rosario, Chris Ross, Chris Standhardinger, Greg Slaughter, LA Tenorio, Scottie Thompson, and Matt Wright.

However, Standhardinger and Lassiter only observed the practice as they are still recovering from their respective injuries.

Standhardinger assured everyone that he will play in the SEA Games

5-on-5 basketball competition from Dec. 5-10 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.

“I should be �ine when [the] SEA Games begin,” he said.

Meanwhile, Junemar Fajardo was the lone absentee in practice.

Coach Tim Cone explained his absence, saying, “Junemar has a personal issue during the night. We’re expecting him to show up

on Thursday.”

The practice was held behind closed doors with the reporters only getting in at the end of practice.

“We realized we have a short number of practices, so we want to be very concise. That’s why we’re being strict on how we handle the practices and who’s around because we have such a short window,” Cone explained. (PNA)

owling World Cup quali�ier Merwin Tan has expressed high hopes of sustaining his charge in this year’s Southeast Asian Games hosting.

Known for his consistency and great attitude, the 20-year-old is expected to make it to the Philippine Bowling Federation’s national team of four men and four ladies who will play in the biennial meet set November 30 to December 11 at the Starmall Bowling Center in Mandaluyong City.

Tan, also supported

by Prima Pasta Chairman Alex Lim, believes that he will harvest the fruit of his labor once the competition begins.

“I am very determined because this year was a learning experience for me. All the tournaments that I have won made me more con�ident. I am determined to do my best in the upcoming Southeast Asian Games,” said Tan “In my opinion, it was not magic. It is pure hardwork and dedication.”

Tan captured the gold medals in the 51st Singapore Inter-

national Open last June and the 20th Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championship in Malaysia last May. He also seized the men’s open masters crown of the Philippine International Open in Mandaluyong City.

Tan had a bronze medal �inish in the Under-22 event of the 5th Fukuoka Summer Cup Bowling tourney last August before recently winning two titles in the �irst METBA-Davao Kadayawan Bowling Open Championships in Davao City.

Despite those accomplishments, Tan sees more improvement needed from him. He says he does not feel at the top of his game yet.

“I feel I'm not in my peak yet, because I am just doing my best in every competition I play.”

Besides Tan, Kenneth Chua, Alexis Sy, Lara Posadas, Patrick Nuqui, Liza Del Rosario, Frederick Ong and Raoul Miranda, among others, are also determined to secure spots for the SEA Games.

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party-list lawmaker at the House of Representatives �iled on Monday a resolution seeking to prohibit all collegiate and university leagues from recruiting foreign players.

In �iling House Resolution 388, Deputy Speaker and 1-Pacman party-list Rep. Mikee Romero said recruiting non-Filipino citizens and foreign import players stops the growth and development

of “homegrown Filipino players” and shortchanges the development of various sports programs in the country.

“This practice of bringing in non-Filipino and foreign import recruits does not help the development of any sport in the country, in fact, it is counter-productive as it stunts the growth and development of homegrown athletes,” Romero said in the resolution.

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IAMI -- Reigning Masters champion Tiger Woods has recovered well enough from his �ifth career left knee surgery to resume full practices, with the 15-time major winner set to resume competition next month in Japan.

The 43-year-old American, who won his �irst major title since the 2008 US Open last April at Augusta National, underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee last month.

Woods, speaking on ABC's Good Morning America earlier this week, said he had "got the clearance last week to start full practice" and had already played nine holes.

Woods said the knee was "sore" after the practice round but he is excited for the chance to return to playing shape.

"Now I can start lifting and getting my muscle back and getting my weight up and doing all that stuff again," Woods said.

The next event for Woods will be "The Challenge: Japan Skins" alongside Rory McIlroy, Hideki Matsuyama and Jason Day on October 21 before he plays at the US PGA's inaugural Zozo Championship October 24-17 at Chiba, Japan.

Woods will serve as captain of the US team at December's Presidents Cup in Australia and has not ruled out selecting himself as a player with one of four captain's picks he will make in early November.

Woods battled back injuries in recent years, missing a substantial span from 2014 to 2017, when he underwent spinal fusion surgery to try

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“Philippine colleges and universities who are in practice of recruiting and using non-Filipino and foreign import players are so engrossed in winning a championship for their schools that they do not anymore recruit players locally and instead go to African and American countries to �ind imported players,” he added.

Romero noted that recruiting for-

eign players gives “undue advantage” to their collegiate teams, and the audience is merely watching a league dominated by foreign imports.

The lawmaker cited the last-place �inish of Gilas Pilipinas in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup as

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PGA golfer Tiger Woods (red shirt) and girlfriend Erica Herman look on prior to the game between the UCF Knights and the Stanford Cardinals at Spectrum Stadium. Reuters

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spiring coaches gy), Professor Josephine were introduced “Joy” Reyes (sports physto formal coaching iology), Dr. Robert Paul during the �ive-day PSC Jurado (sports ethics), National Coaches Certi�i- PSC-PSI National Director cation that concluded at for grassroots sports dethe University of the Phil- velopment program Prof. ippines (UP) Mindanao, Henry C. Daut (sports phiBago Oshiro, Tugbok Dis- losophy and sports pedatrict on Sunday, Septem- gogy) and PSC-PSI MSSS ber 28.

Sports Physiology Unit Philippine Sports sports specialist Prof. Luis Commission (PSC) nation- Sera�in Cosep (talent idenal director on grassroots ti�ication) in the program sports Prof. Henry Daut that was held in partnersaid the 80 participants ship with PSC, Philippine from all over Mindanao Sports Institute, Davao expressed their excite- Association of Catholic ment with the knowledge Schools (Dacs) and UP and skills learned and Mindanao. how they will apply it The last three days when they return to their were speci�ic training in respective schools. athletics, swimming, table Participants from as tennis, football/futsal, and far as Zamboanga City, Di- rugby football by veteran polog City, Sultan Kudarat, coaches from Davao and Surigao City, Polomolok Manny PacquiaoManila. says even at 40, he is not finished yet. in South Cotabato and Davao City Rachelle Davao region learned "Ching" Delos Reyes, who theories from experts mentored the national Dr. Karen Katrina Trin- girls U15 squad, said the idad (sports psycholoCOACHING, P9

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PSC COACHING COURSE. Speakers, trainers and participants of the recently-concluded Philippine Sports Commission National Coaches Certification in a photo opportunity at the University of the Philippines (UP) Mindanao in Bago Oshiro, Tugbok District, Davao City. PSC Mindanao.