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Davao City Water District (DCWD) deputy spokesperson Jovana Duhaylungsod assures Dabawenyos that Davao City’s water is potable and safe for human consumption while showing a data from her mobile phone where Tamugan’s water quality is classified as Class A. An environmental group recently disclosed that Panigan-Tamugan’s water quality was downgraded from Class AA to Class A. Lean Daval Jr

DMCI condo owners given until March 30 to exercise option

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ajority of the unit owners who were affected after the buildings of the Consunji-owned DMCI-UPDI condominiums were declared unsafe due to the earthquakes are still undecided whether to accept the developer’s offer of buyback, retain ownership or refund.

David M. Consunji-Urban Property Developers, Inc. (DMC-UPDI) are the developers of Ecoland 4000 Residences, Palmetto Place and Magallanes Residences while Verdon Parc was developed by David M. Consunji, Inc. Homes (DMCI Homes). Majority of these

developments located in Davao City suffered major damages in last year’s earthquakes.

Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD 11) OIC regional director lawyer Miguel Palma Gil disclosed that all undecided unit owners

are expected to make a decision on March 30.

“Sa sulat ni DMCI- UPDI their �inal offers and acceptance will be accepted only after until March 31. They made this pronouncement during our meeting on January 18 para ma-lift ang red-tagging on March 31,”

Palma Gil said.

He added that the developer’s offer to the affected unit owners may be extended depending on the date of submission of the methodology on the repair, upgrading and retro�itting of the damaged buildings based on the

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A Task Force Davao personnel stands guard outside the Himeji building of Ecoland 4000 Residences which collapsed after a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Davao City on October 31, 2019. Lean Daval Jr

eyes VisMin quarantine Labor group lauds Mayor Inday’s Gov’t sites amid coronavirus scare support for ABS-CBN franchise bid T

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labor group on Friday lauded presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte for expressing support for the renewal of the legislative franchise of broadcast �irm ABS-CBN. “Mayor Sara knows well that the non-renewal of ABS-CBN’s (franchise) is detrimental to the employment of thousands of its employees and other employees of companies directly or indirectly related to the business of said giant media establishment,”

Federation of Free Workers (FFW) president Sonny Matula said in a statement.

Aside from being an important labor issue, he added that allowing the network to continue operations upholds freedom of expression, which he said is “one of the hallmarks of

a democratic society”.

He also urged the leadership of the House of Representatives to expedite and not drag the opening of the hearing and discussion on the renewal of the local media giant’s franchise.

Meanwhile, FFW national vice president Oliver Mondigo asked the TV network to regularize its workers.

“We urge ABS-CBN to recognize the employees’ right to self-organization and give regular jobs to those deprived of security

of tenure among its workers. Not only ABS-CBN to regularize their so-called “talents” but also call for regularization of all workers in the broadcast and entertainment industries,” the FFW added.

Mayor Sara’s statement came after her father, President Rodrigo Duterte, accepted the network’s apology over the non-airing of his election advertisements during the 2016 polls.

The network’s franchise is set to expire on March 30. (PNA)

by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

“Beginning in 2018, these efforts in the Bukidnon area comprise 30 percent of Hedcor’s reforestation activities in Mindanao,” she said.

Hedcor has a hydropower plant located in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, where its nearby mountain ranges are recipients of the power �irm’s tree-planting projects.

Delos Santos also said part of the high survival rate of the trees planted was the strict monitoring with the support of the community and DENR. “For the monitoring and illegal logging prevention,

we have patrollers tapped from the community who we trained to report to DENR through an app (mobile computer program application). The app and the android tablet are provided

by Hedcor as well,” she said.

She said the organization began its tree planting initiatives by partnering with government agencies.

As a renewable energy company, she said Hedcor has foreseen the importance of an aggressive reforestation campaign, noting that its operations rely on water availability, which in turn is heavily in�luenced by the presence of trees.

Junessa Guimalan, the �irm’s environmental management of�icer, said Hed-

cor’s tree planting activities are planned ef�iciently to sustain and maximize their impact.

She said power �irm partners with the DENR to help identify reforestation sites, as well as catchment areas from where water seeped down by trees �low directly to the water reservoir.

Aside from partnerships with DENR, she said Hedcor also collaborates with the communities near its reforestation sites to plant and care for the seedlings.

Other than Davao and Bukidnon, Hedcor’s efforts have since covered multiple areas in Ilocos Sur and Benguet. (PNA)

Renewable power firm’s Mindanao reforestation drive hits 1.4 million

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enewable power �irm Hedcor said its tree-growing initiative in the past 20 years has already planted 1.4 million seedlings in Bukidnon and Davao areas.

The �igure translates to around 47 percent of the three million trees it planted in the same period around the country as part of its corporate social responsibility, said Jessa John delos Santos, corporate communication specialist for Hedcor, a subsidiary of AboitizPower’s renewable energy arm.

Delos Santos said in Bukidnon alone, over 400,000 trees have been planted with an 87 percent survival rate, as evaluated

he Duterte government is considering developing some facilities in Visayas and Mindanao as potential quarantine sites for the next batches of Filipino repatriates from countries hit by the 2019 coronavirus disease (Covid-19), Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said on Friday.

Nograles said the plan was pitched, as the government readies itself for the possible “worstcase scenario,” considering that cases of Covid-19 continue to soar worldwide.

“So we’ve identi�ied several potential sites for quarantine sa Visayas and Mindanao.

Again, these are all just in preparation for the worst-case scenario. It’s better prepared and that we’re prepared for any eventuality,” he said in an interview.

All Filipinos who returned home from Covid-19 hit countries have been quarantined at the New Clark City’s Athlete Village in Capas, Tarlac.

Over 400 Filipinos aboard M/V Diamond Princess cruise ship in Yokohama, Japan are currently undergoing the prescribed 14-day quarantine period. Three of them were admitted to a public hospital in Pampanga after exhibiting

symptoms of Covid-19.

Nose and throat swabs from the three, who have coughs and colds, have already been sent to the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) for testing.

Nograles said the government also sought to tap the rehabilitation center in Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija as a quarantine site for overseas Filipinos who wish to come home amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

“We’re also looking at Fort Magsaysay because that was the initial quarantine facility that we’re looking at before going to Athletes Village.

So, if in case we need to repatriate more of our countrymen from other countries including Macau, Fort Magsaysay is something that we’re looking,” he said.

At present, more than 3,000 con�irmed cases of Covid-19 have been reported outside China.

The Philippines has con�irmed three cases of Covid-19, involving three Chinese nationals from the central city of Wuhan, China where the virus originates.

There is no existing case of new coronavirus in the Philippines, since one of the three Covid-19 patients died, while the remaining two already recovered from the disease. (PNA)

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Vivaldi Residences Davao is 100% complete structurally

By MAYA M. PADILLO ivaldi Residences Davao (VRD), the first project of Euro Towers outside Metro Manila, is now structurally 100 percent complete and the developer is eyeing to turn over units in the fourth quarter of 2020.

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Vivaldi Residences head of sales Grace de Leon gives members of the media an overview of the 36-storey Vivaldi Residences Davao project, a residential tower located at the corner of C.M. Recto Street and R. Magsaysay Avenue which is considered as the tallest in Davao City as well as in Mindanao. Lean Daval Jr

Grade de Leon, head of sales, told media after a walkthrough last Friday they will turn over the units by batches.

“The start of physical turnover to the buyers is by batches. Usually we turn over the lowest floor and we go up. We cannot say how many units because we have an accounts management department that handles all the clients who are qualified to be turned over. Even if you are at the lower floor pero you are not qualified for turnover, we will not turn over the unit due to documents concerned. For the unit to be turned over to the buyer, the buyer should have paid the 20 percent down payment,” de Leon said.

The 36-storey Vivaldi Residences Davao houses 883 residential units of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom.

According to de Leon currently the project is 80 percent sold and now have 105 units left that includes 98 residential units, two units of parking and five

units storage.

“Ang goal namin is to have it sold out by end of the year. Based on present inventory, units available cover from the lower to up floor,” she added.

The profile of the buyers are the middle income market up to up B and A market and has buyers coming from Mindanao including General Santos City and Koronadal City, as well as OFWs working in various parts of the world.

The common reason of buying is the project is near a school.

“We have a mix market.

They are not just end-users but also investors. We have international clients as well. Among common reasons for investing is we are very near at the Ateneo de Davao University. Most of the parents they wanted their children to study at AdDU. Mga proximal areas like Gensan and Cotabato ang gusto nila mag-aral sa ADDU ang kanilang mga anak kaya bumili sila ng units. Our end-users are also locals from Davao,”

she said.

In terms of architectural design (interior), the project is 30 percent complete. The project is targeted to be completed middle of 2021. It also topped-off mid of last year at the 35th floor.

The developer also ensures that the project is structurally stable after the series of earthquakes last year. VRD could withstand earthquakes with magnitudes 7.0 to 8.4.

VRD's structural designers used higher than normal safety factors in their design computations making the developer confident that VRD exceeds the National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP) standards.

After three post-earthquake assessment inspections by in-house engineers, verified by a third party construction manager, Jose Aliling Construction Management Inc. along with structural consultant, A.C. Ong Consulting Inc., VRD has been confirmed to be structurally safe and stable.

While there have been cracks observed during the post-earthquake inspections, they are assessed to be very minor having absolutely no effect on the structural integrity and stability of the project.

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Water production in quake-hit Kidapawan 80 percent restored

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he Metro Kidapawan Water District (MKWD) has already restored its water production by 80 percent, three months after four strong quakes hit the city and other parts of Mindanao in October last year, an of�icial said.

MKWD assistant general manager Sandy Alqueza said they used the more than P25-million loan from the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) in restoring their damaged facilities.

Alqueza said they have yet to receive over P50 million from the P82.7-million loan from LWUA which they applied for in November.

Damage to the facilities was estimated at P82.7 million, data from the MKWD showed.

Alqueza reported the progress of restoration during the second day of

the �ive-day public hearing on the proposed water rate increases held on Wednesday.

He said their biggest challenge is the reconstruction of their facilities at the spring in Barangay Ilian that supplies almost all of their connections in Makilala town.

Part of the P25-million emergency loan from LWUA was used to restore their damaged spring sources at Barangay Ilian, MKWD said.

The quakes in October resulted in massive landslides that destroyed Ilian spring, which also supplies their reservoirs in Kidapawan City, it added.

The public hearing on the proposed water rate adjustments was among the requirements for another loan worth P561 million the MKWD has applied with LWUA, said Alqueza.

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President Rodrigo Duterte presides over the Cabinet Meeting at the Malacañan Palace. The Cabinet supports President Duterte’s foreign policy, said Malacañan, as it refuted Sen. Panfilo Lacson’s claim that some

executive officials had apprehensions about the Philippines’ move to terminate its Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

Palace: All Cabinet members back PRRD on VFA termination

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he entire Cabinet supports President Rodrigo Duterte’s foreign policy, Malacañang said Friday, as it refuted Sen. Pan�ilo Lacson’s claim that some executive of�icials had apprehensions about the Philippines’ move to terminate its Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States.

“All members of the Cabinet support [Presi-

dent Duterte’s] foreign policy,” Presidential

spokesman Salvador Panelo said in a message.

Lacson claimed Thursday some Cabinet members were hesitant to contradict the President’s decision to abrogate the treaty, which governs the conduct of visiting US troops here. “‘Yong mga nakausap namin, unanimous naman sila na mayroon silang apprehensions.

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n industry group warned that President Rodrigo Duterte's new order setting price caps on medicines could lead to a pullout of essential drugs, as global manufacturers avoid selling the goods at a loss.

Teodoro Padilla, executive director of the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines, said the recently-signed Executive Order 104 could do more harm than good for

Filipinos needing a constant supply of medicines for their ailments.

"Right now, most of the medicines are patented. If there is going to be a price cap... we're not sure if we can sustain continued availability because there are costs in terms of developing these medicines which have yet been fully recovered worldwide," Padilla told CNN Philippines' Business Roundup.

"A company might decide

to either scale down operations or withdraw a product altogether."

The order sets price ceilings on either or both the retail prices or wholesale prices of 86 drug molecules or 133 drug formulas, in keeping with the Cheaper Medicines Act. Among the medicines covered are those for the treatment of hypertension, diabetes, cancer, asthma, and antidepressants, to name a few. The association

na-e-express nila [in Cabinet meetings] pero hindi gano’n kadiin,” he said, without naming particular department heads.

(The people we’ve talked to are unanimous on having apprehensions.

Sometimes, they are able to express it in Cabinet meetings, but not really assert it.)

Sought for comment, Justice Secretary Menardo

Guevarra said the issue is already behind the Cabinet.

“That’s water under the bridge now. The decision has been made. I don’t see the President changing his mind about it,” Guevarra told ABS-CBN News.

Communications Secretary Martin Andanar meanwhile deferred to Panelo when asked about

earlier proposed to trim the retail price of some medicines by 50 to 75 percent in lieu of a government-mandated price cap.

Padilla said global pharmaceutical companies need to recover the cost of developing, producing, and distributing essential medicines, which could turn them away from the Philippines given the new rule.

"For those who actually

hilippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said Manila and Washington D.C. are now in talks to come up with an agreement in lieu of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA).

“We are now in the process of trying to �ind ways – that means to be able to see how we can either come up with something similar, perhaps again, still following President’s (Rodrigo Duterte) thinking about the sovereignty issue,” Romualdez said during a forum hosted by Stratbase ADR Institute in Makati City.

He said they are looking at the country’s agreement with Japan and Australia as a template for the new deal replacing the VFA. “We probably will have something maybe within the next two or three months, maybe as we continue our conversations with our friends in Washington D.C., and also how Ambassador (Sung) Kim will let us know what the feeling is at this time,” he added.

The envoy said the government has to look into continuing the presence of US Special Forces in Mindanao because of the security situation in the southern part of the country.

Once both sides crafted the new deal, it will be presented to the President, Romualdez said.

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Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles bares that the government is planning to build some facilities in Visayas and Mindanao as potential quarantine sites for the next batches of Filipino repatriates from countries hit by the 2019 coronavirus disease (Covid-19). Lean Daval Jr

the matter.

The Philippines formally noti�ied the US of its intent to pull out of the VFA earlier this month even after some analysts and lawmakers warned of its consequences.

Duterte ordered the treaty’s termination after the US visa of his longtime ally Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa was canceled for still undisclosed reasons.

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“It’s unfortunate that the President has decided not to attend the (US-Asean) summit in Las Vegas to be able to have a face-to-face meeting with President Trump. And that would have been an opportunity for him to be able to really discuss this,” he said.

He added that Duterte is prepared to speak to anyone from the US government who will come to the country.

“But bear in mind that the VFA is not really the end-all and beyond. I think there are many other relationships that we can work outside of this VFA,” Romualdez said.

He noted that the relationship between the Philippines and the US will continue despite many challenges in the past.

“Any country around the world will agree that the United States is a major country that no one can ignore, including China. So, with that in mind, we continue to forge ahead with the kind of relationship that we’re trying to develop, considering all of these things that are happening,” Romualdez said.

Early this month, Duterte ordered the termination of the military pact. It is deemed revoked in six months after the US government received the notice from the Philippine government last February 11. (PNA)

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Banana shipment to China back to ‘normal’

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he shipment of bananas from the Philippines to China has normalized this month after experiencing a disruption caused by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, Pilipino Banana Growers Exporters Association (PBGEA) executive director Stephen A. Antig said.

In an email on Thursday, Antig emphasized the importance of China as a global market since it has been the top buyer of Cavendish bananas from the Philippines from 2018 to 2019.

Based on the data provided by PBGEA, Filipino banana exporters had shipped a total of 1.43 million metric tons (MT) of Cavendish bananas, valued at $604.5-million, last year, an increase of 30-percent compared to 1.101 million MT, valued at $467.3 million, in 2018.

Antig explained that one of the reasons for the “disruption” was the fewer number of consumers visiting supermarkets and retail stores, following the COVID-19 outbreak.

Then known as the novel coronavirus 2019 (nCoV19), the disease was �irst reported on December 31, 2019 in Wuhan, China.

Antig said the outbreak pulled the prices of Cavendish down, from an average of $8 per box to $1.80 per box last month, causing panic among small banana growers.

But he added the market situation is picking up after the operations in more ports normalized, supermarkets and retail shops reopened, and banking services resumed.

He said banana exporters in Mindanao believed “banana remains as the most in demand fruit in the market after vegetables followed by apple and citrus

as people consume more healthy foods to strengthen their immune system amidst the corona virus infection scare. “ He said Chinese importers expressed optimism the disease would not affect demand for Philippine bananas on a long-term, and compared the current Covid-19 outbreak to the severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak in 2002 that did not see a “long-term downward trend for bananas from the Philippines.”

He said Chinese importers had allayed fears of some Filipino exporters that the outbreak would cause closure of the China market as this option is “costly and unstable.”

Early in February, the Xiamen Airlines suspended for one-month the twice-weekly Davao City-Jinjiang-Davao �lights to prevent the spread of the disease.

The suspension may have temporary repercussions on the growing economic cooperation between the two sister cities, Chinese Consul General Li Lin said.

Li said that aside from tourists, several Chinese businessmen and even government of�icials who are exploring possible business and economic partnerships would �ly directly to Davao via Davao-Jinjiang-Davao �lights.

“We have not only tourists but also businessmen and government of�icials who are making of�icial visits as well, the suspension, of course, will bring an impact to both tourism and economic cooperation,” he said.

But Li believed the adverse impact of the suspension would not deter future cooperation as soon as the outbreak would be put under control. (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

Gov't spending key to address lower consumption due to coronavirus

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overnment spending will be the key factor to ensure that domestic consumption remains strong amid fears brought by the threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

In an interview by journalists Thursday night, BDO Chief Strategist Jonathan Ravelas said people go out less lately to lessen their chances of being infected by the virus.

He, however, said that since Covid-19 cases in the country remain low, people will eventually decide to go out again within the next few months.

In the meantime, the lower spending on malls and restaurants will have an impact on domestic consumption, which, he said, can be countered by stronger spending by the government for its infrastructure program, among others.

“Once we see the government really spending then you will see a big difference. The sentiment will change,” he said.

On Thursday, Philippine monetary of�icials said they continue to have policy space to implement measures to help boost domestic growth vis-à-vis the impact on the growth of Covid-19.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said they are committed to implementing the 50 basis points reduction in the central bank’s key policy rates as he has indicated before.

He said rate cuts more than what they have projected earlier will depend on the need, thus, the necessity to continue to monitor the situation.

With these statements, Ravelas said the central bank chief stressed monetary of�icials’ readiness to tap its policy tools to continue to help buoy the economy.

He said a 50 basis point cut in the BSP’s key policy rates this year “is okay” and any reduction more than this should be “saved for the rainy day.”

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A worker removes the plastic cover from the newly-harvested banana at a plantation in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte in this undated photo. Pilipino Banana Growers Exporters Association (PBGEA) said the shipment of

bananas from the Philippines to China has normalized this month after experiencing a disruption caused by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak. Lean Daval Jr

Boost domestic consumption, tourism to mitigate crisis

By MAYA M. PADILLO ains in trade, tourism and agriculture have slowed down dramatically due to some ‘headwinds’ including the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 COVID-19.

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The Finance Department admitted it is now monitoring all the so-called headwinds to estimate their economic impact.

DOF Assistant Secretary Antonio Joselito Lambino told media during the press conference of the General Membership Meeting (GMM) of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII) last Friday at the Grand Regal Hotel, the economic impact of COVID-19 is not yet clear because it is not yet known at what stage of the outbreak the country is now facing.

“It could be the beginning or it could be the middle. It could be we are coming to a sort of a peak or coming down globally, we don’t know for sure. What we do know is that tourism and trade are already suffering,” he said.

He said there is a need to do things such as boost domestic tourism to mitigate some of the negative effects to the economy while keeping Filipinos safe and healthy.

Lambino said the minimum for agriculture in terms of goal is four percent growth in 2022. But

there are also headwinds in the agriculture sector such as the COVID-19 is getting in the way of the exports and negatively impacting the banana sector.

He said there are others as well like mangoes too.

He said what needs to done is boost domestic consumption of these products as well as domestic tourism because that leads to consumption of different areas.

“The Department of Tourism is championing in a boost of domestic tourism. They are working with hotels, restaurants, airlines, to lower their fares and their rates for Filipinos encouraged to travel domestically. The reality is tourist hotspots where there are a lot of foreigners used to go to are feeling the pinch right now. The arrivals from China and soon we will feel the pinch in terms of Korean tourists as well given the situation with COVID -19,” Lambino said.

He added that there is also a need to boost the spending among Filipinos in different areas where Filipinos gather and the country’s agricultural produce should be linked to

those markets so that the consumption side of the equation is also boosted.

“All of that being said the agriculture department does have in placed a program called “New thinking Agriculture” and there is an eight-point agenda that Secretary Dar has launched and the bottom line is we would like our farmers to be agri-preneurs not just producers of a crop,” Lambino said.

He said is the participation of the farmers would end in the value chain by the production of a commodity the livelihood side is not enhanced, but if they are allow and enabled and supported and captured the larger part of the value chain from post-harvest to production packaging and marketing as closed as they can get to the retail side then the livelihood of the farmers will improve.

“Because they will make more money and more young Filipinos in effect will be encouraged to go into agriculture which is also something that we need a lot of new people of new ideas who like technology and who will apply modern farming methods to agriculture space,” he said.

On his end, DCCCII president John Carlo Tria said to achieve the four percent growth in agriculture, DCCCII is trying to encourage consumption of a

hilippine Airlines said Friday it would let go of 300 employees under a "business restructuring" made more urgent by the coronavirus outbreak that slowed world air travel.

Aside from voluntary

separation and retrenchment for 300 staff, the �lag carrier said it would optimize route network and invest in digital technology to cut costs and boost revenue generation.

"Philippine Airlines is pursuing business re-

structuring to increase revenues and reduce costs," the airline said.

"The streamlining will strengthen the company in the wake of losses sustained in 2019, aggravated by the ongoing travel restrictions and �light

lot of agri products including banana to lessen the dependence on the volatile markets.

“Because as I mentioned the reduction in demand will also lead to a reduction in the capacity and that will lower your growth rate. Growth rate means there is a lot of production and there is value in production that is created. The reason why agriculture compared to other sectors ang value ng agriculture is not the same. It is really lower especially if your products are commodities.

That is the reason why we are engaging an innovation to try to �ind new products that can add value to a lot of the raw materials,” he said.

Just recently DCCCII board issued a resolution requesting the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for the design of a Regional Inclusive Innovation Center understanding to develop a fruit research center wherein a lot of locally produced fruits can be developed into new products especially for health and wellness.

“Food processed products that can obtain higher value especially markets that are far from Davao.

Fresh fruits limited lang ang puwede mabentahan but when you turned it into new products then it can reach far and wider market.” Tria said.

suspensions to areas affected by COVID-19," PAL said.

Affected employees will receive appropriate bene�its, trip privileges, career counseling and outplacement support, PAL said.

PAL lets go of 300 ground staff as virus 'aggravates' biz woes

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EDITORIAL

Economy vs safety

Here and there, there seems to be a snowballing concern on the economic losses the coronavirus scare is impacting the world. In Davao City, the ipact of the virus scare is already deeply felt. Add to that the woes concerning the African Swine Flu (ASF) outbreak.

Amidst this scenario, it is important to draw the line between health and economy.

Which one bears more weight?

It is no secret that the coronavirus issue has put the world in a lockdown. It’s a no brainer. Safety comes �irst. However, along with it comes the price the world pays in terms of economic impact.

Based on reports, China’s economic growth is expected to slow down to 4.5% in the �irst quarter of 2020 – the slowest pace since the �inancial crisis, according to a Reuters poll of economists. Global oil demand has been hit hard as well. Factory shutdowns are slowing the �low of products and parts from China and as China grapples with the coronavirus, the economic damage is mounting around the world. Businesses are dealing with tremendous losses in revenues and disrupted supply chains due to China’s factory shutdowns, tens of millions of people remaining in lockdown in dozens of cities and other countries extending travel restrictions.

China is the world’s second-largest economy and leading trading nation, so economic fallout from coronavirus also threatens global growth. Economists polled by Reuters during the period between February 7-13, 2020 said they expected China’s economic growth to slump to 4.5% in the �irst quarter of 2020, down from 6% in the previous quarter – the slowest pace since the �inancial crisis. China is also the world’s biggest oil importer. With coronavirus hitting manufacturing and travel, the International Energy

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Agency (IEA) has predicted the �irst drop in global oil demand in a decade. Global oil demand has been hit hard by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the widespread shutdown of China’s economy. Demand is expected to fall by 435,000 barrels year-onyear in the �irst quarter of 2020, the �irst quarterly contraction in more than 10 years.

Likewise, the shortage of products and parts from China is affecting companies around the world, as factories delayed opening after the Lunar New Year and workers stayed home to help reduce the spread of the virus.

However, economists are optimistic China’s economy would recover quickly if the virus could be contained.

That eventuality is predicated to the chances of containing the virus.

Even the world’s biggest event happening every four years is threatened by the virus--the 2020 Olympiad in Tokyo. Japan is now battling the spread of the virus and according to reports, the Olympics may be cancelled if the virus is not contained by the end of May. While the world watches what happens next to China as each day goes by, back home the Philippines has to make giant steps to prepare for further economic blows.

Nevertheless, it boils down to the question again on what comes more imperative.

While the economic slump is inevitable, the only hope for the Philippines is to keep itself safe. That means, more than being concerned with economic repercussions, which actually is a global challenge, it must focus on how to keeping itself free from the virus not with standing the death of a Chinese tourist.

The economy will have its time to recover, but the more telling blow this country mist be concerned of is the threat to health of its citizens.

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JOHN CARLO B. TRIA MY TWO CENTS’

THE BRIGHT FUTURE OF OUR FRUITS With the NCOV scare beginning to lift, the shipments of bananas and other fruits to china re beginning to normalize. With this realization, the demand for tropical fruits may increase in China, Russia, Japan a and South Korea in order for them to stave off future viral outbreaks by building physical immunity.

This has become an opportunity for many of our tropical fruits and their producers. I am sure many companies are taking advantage of this and moving to ramp up production and ease logistics to enable

a higher volume of exports.

How can we boost this further?

Perhaps it is therefore time to ask the Civil Aviation Authority or the Davao International Airport Authority to immediately build a food export facility at the Davao international Airport to allow our producers to ship out even quick small quantities of seafood, fruits and meats to meet the demand of the Chinese, Singapore and Japanese markets, as well as the increasing demand of the Visayas and Luzon markets.

Moreover, perhaps the regional of�ice of the department of agriculture can assist in this endeavor to design it in a manner compliant with international standards. It is time for this to take shape.

Having this facility will be a boost for our fruit producers, many of which source their products from lower income regions, thereby creating new income streams for our farmers.

We must all remember that sustaining Mindanao’s 7% growth will depend on ho well our agriculture sector, particularly the food pro-

duction sector performs, since higher production theoretically will lead to stable if not lower food prices, keeping living costs low and economies competititive.

As this sector represents about a third of total growth in the region and Mindanao, it is also where majority of our poor residents derive their livelihood.

Boosting agriculture cuts poverty and makes our economy more robust and inclusive. Developing our agriculture sector increases household incomes and makes us an even more attractive market.

These two characteristics, the low food prices, and lowered poverty will allow our growth to rise even further, since lower costs allow more reinvestment, and lower poverty means a larger middle class, an expanded market, and opportunities in it for our producers, farmers and what have you.

This means a strong local market is present, and enables us to sustain our growth, especially in the era of disruption, when viruses hamper trade, and recently, have caused short term lows in global stock markets.

FRED C. LUMBA SPECKS OF LIFE

SENATE ABS CBN HEARING A SHAM Watching Grace Poe chair the senate hearing on the broadcast station’s plea for a franchise renewal made me almost throw up in amusement and more of disgust.

Even an illiterate can easily discern that it was a scripted show designed to put Pres. Duterte in a bad light while placing ABS CBN in a highly favorable situation without even trying.

Indeed, Poe provided the media giant a friendly forum where her senate colleagues very clearly showed which side of their bread is buttered.

Save for Sens. Bong Go, Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Francis Tolentino, the rest who attended the one-sided hearing – Migz Zubiri, Sherwin Gatchalian, Franklin Drilon, Joel Villanueva, Rissa Hontiveros, Ralph Recto, Kiko Pangilinan – pounced, in a quietly subtle way, on the government’s seem-

ingly abuse of authority on a hapless accused whose main excuse was its right to exercise freedom of expression.

Mebbe, the pro-ABS senators were already thinking ahead. The 2022 presidential polls are just several winks away.

Poe glaringly did not ask the correct and proper questions. She also invited only those whom she believed would give ABS a good word considering the hearing was on a nation-wide broadcast coverage.

If she intended to present the pros and the cons of the issue, she should have subpoenaed people who have something against the media company like former ABS talents Jay Sonza and Mel Tiangco and those who lodged complaints with the NLRC (DOLE) for alleged labor malpractices.

But you have to grant it to Poe who is rumored to be making a presiden-

tial comeback in 2022.

Poe needs to garner as many pogi points as possible so that in the succeeding surveys, she may popularly come out on top.

If she does, �inancial sponsors will come knocking on her doors.

I will not discuss the violations allegedly committed by ABS CBN inasmuch as these have been submitted by the Of�ice of the Solicitor General in a quo warranto petition to the High Tribunal.

What can be tackled is the issue of press freedom as ABS executives themselves enunciated during the Poe hearing.

Our constitution, as knowledgeable experts on constitutional law say, prohibits a media entity from taking sides.

That is, promoting the candidacy of one while putting down the other.

Since the 60s, I have been tuning in to DZAQ, then ABS’ public affairs radio outlet. DZMM then

was a music station where some of my DJ friends were lionized by ‘colegialas’.

After the 1986 People Power revolution, DZMM was revived instead of DZAQ, taking over the 630 AM frequency. Former senator Orly Mercado was one of DZAQ’s mainstays, if my memory does not fail me.

Poe’s senate hearing was a sham, a waste of taxpayers’ money. It was held not in aid of legislation but in the articulation of the media company’s plea for its franchise renewal.

I am wondering why Senate Pres. Tito Sotto allowed the hearing to commence when it did not hold it in “aid of legislation.” Something seems missing in the equation.

Sotto was not even present during the hearing, avoiding perhaps to stamp his support of the sham. Neither was Sen. Ping Lacson. Binay

asked only one question and was never heard of again.

The most hurting message was Bong Go’s opening statement where he frontally accused ABS of engaging in political one-sidedness in its broadcast policies which were never categorically denied and responded to adequately by the broadcast executives.

Except for the lame excuse that freedom of the press was going to be curtailed should ABS closes down due to its failure to secure a franchise renewal, there was nothing substantial that the Poe hearing achieved.

Of course, political mileage the senators who took ABS’ side got.

Ayahay. (Email your feedback to fredlumba@ yahoo.com.) Philemon 1:3: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES!

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current structural code.

According to Palma Gil, the methodology will be submitted by DMCI-UPDI and will be assessed by the structural engineer. It will be reviewed by the consultants of the chief building of�icials.

“Si Mayor Sara at Vice Mayor Baste ay very strict kaya kailangan talagang ma-review,” he said.

The Of�ice of the City Building Of�icial (OCBO) has red-tagged Ecoland 4000 and Magallanes Residences, meaning the buildings incurred major damages from the previous earthquake.

Verdon and Palmetto were put under “yellow tag” status, which means the build-

ings only incurred damage in speci�ic portions.

He also said majority of unit owners of Ecoland 4000, wherein one building has collapsed in October 31 earthquake last year, are considering the buyback offer of the developer. The owners already signed an agreement with DMCI-UPDI last February 12.

Palma Gil said his of�ice is still waiting for the copy of the lists of owners of Verdon Parc and Magallanes Residences who want to buyback, stay, maintained the units or undecided.

“Ang wala pa nakahatag ug list si Verdon Parc. Si MagRes (Magallanes Resi-

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dences) nag meet na sila and we will meet as soon as they tabulated na. Nagsabot nami na sa February 26 ang �inal submission kay i-report na nako sa taas,” Palma Gil said.

The Palmetto condominium in Ma-a, Davao City already provided him a copy of the list last Monday wherein most would want to avail the buy-back option, stay and some are still undecided and a few opted to �ile complaints.

Palma Gil added that his of�ice is conducting inspections to the city’s buildings with the assistance of the OCBO for the past months to ensure buildings in Davao City are structurally sound.

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late ELIZABETH LIBUGAN BASCON and LORNA LIBUGAN ABUG has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE executed among their heirs, per Doc. No.157; Page No.33; Book No.XLI, Series of 2019, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY. BANSALAN B. METILLA 2-17,24/3-2/2020

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SWISSOTEL MERCHANT COURT The Swissotel Merchant Court at night.

A FUN AND STYLISH EXPERIENCE THE HEART OF SINGAPORE FOR SOME REASON, it had been a while since I last visited the Garden City of Singapore. While there were many plans to return and explore Singapore with its many interesting boroughs and fun attractions, none have pushed through until just recently on a quick birthday escape thanks to BDO’s Travel Sale and SilkAir. Every time I travel, I always check for the best spots to efficiently enjoy a destination and with many hotels in Singapore finding the right one can be a daunting task with local and international brands competing to be your travel home-base. While there are many newer properties in and around the core of Singapore

not many can offer a good balance of location, price, and amenities, like the Swissotel Merchant Court can.

The Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore is a luxury hotel ideally located by Clarke Quay. The sprawling hotel hosts 476 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites that cater to the needs of the most discerning travellers. Each room features WiFi access, LED TVs, spacious desks,

ergonomic seating, modern bathrooms and coffee and tea-making facilities featuring Nespresso and TWG.There is also a portable wireless hotspot which guests can bring along to help them navigate the ins and outs of the Lion City.

Swiss Executive Room.

A short walk to essential Singapore Conveniently located along the Singapore River, this means that the hotel is within walking distance of Singapore’s Central Business District and Afternoon tea at Crossroads.

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A room with a view over the Singapore River.

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WE HAVE ALL BEEN DREAMING to find the one and, the Universe will sometimes give us at least a reasonable 60% / 40% chance in winning the cards we choose to play. Most often than not, we fall into the 60% black hole along with the people who share the same dating horror stories.

We are all aware, dating is tough, it is tricky and draining.

People tend to use a lot of psychological tactics and mind games as if we are in a thriller Netflix series. We get tired, but once you find that someone you enjoy hanging out with and matches your energy, you wouldn’t want to let them go.

Here are a couple dating mishaps that we can laugh at (and learn from) –

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.The One That Got the Bill “I sometimes daydream of that perfect date, you know, like candle-lit dinner by the beach with my feet on the sand. I mean, it is the first date, right? So, when I met up with someone I met on a dating app, I was ecstatic!

I prepared everything from the dress I would wear to the littlest things – like, the lipstick color I would use. It was all good and, I was starting to like him because we share the same interests and he was so funny!

But, when it was time to pay for the bill, his eyes went wide and asked if I could pay for it because, apparently, he “forgot” his ATM card and had no cash on hand. As an independent woman who can buy and pay meals on my own, I said

yes, but got really turned-off. I mean, “forgetting” necessities like ATM card and cash on a first date? The guy must have a lot on his mind.” – Jojo, PR Practitioner

. I Forgot That You Existed “I came from a long-term relationship, so dating became an alien term for me. My friend tried to set me up with his college friend and I thought, why not try? He, then, picked me up at my house and had a complete plan of what we would be doing for the day – I was amazed.

I mean, a gay guy who can plan, +10 points for you! And, he was so neat and smells good that when he reached and kissed me on the cheek, no sweat and scalp

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odor at all (considering he just came from the gym). We were en route to our first venue when he blurted that he needed to drop by the grocery store to check on something.

I said yes and decided to stay inside the car since he said, “Be back in 5!” without knowing that what he really meant was, “be back in 5 hours!” I stayed inside the car the whole day and he totally forgot I was there. I had to call my friend and tell him it was over when it hadn’t even started yet.” – Jay, Ad Guy

. Snow White Queen “My first date was with my college crush.

She looked just like an angel and when I finally found the confidence to ask her out and watch movie, I was shocked that she said

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REAL-LI HORROR WE CAN (AND LEA yes. When we met at the theatre, she was wearing her little black dress, and her hair was literally her crowning glory.

But she kept on scratching her head, I shrugged it off and tried to enjoy the day with her. We were having fun not until I was about to lean my head on her shoulders and to my surprise, a flaky truth came out! An angel with flakes on her head – totally turned off. Before I brought her home, I subtly told her how anti-dandruff shampoo works magic! – Chris, Artist

. Thunder Thighs “I love meeting new people, so I go out on a date as often as I can.

When I met this guy on a dating app, I thought, “pwede na.”

One night, when we were having dinner, I saw him looked at the voluptuous body

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GLOBE, BPI FOUNDATION PARTNER TO PROMOTE FINANC DIGITAL LITERACY AND RESPONSIBILITY IN PUBLIC SCHO

GLOBE TELECOM, BPI Foundation Inc. (BPIFI), and YGOAL Inc. joined hands to promote financial education, and digital literacy and responsibility in public schools nationwide.

The partnership is being carried out through the inclusion of Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) in the learning packages for teachers and students under the BPI Senior High School Acceleration Program for Employment and Entrepreneurship (BPI SHAPE) and BPI Manny and Me programs, with YGOAL as

program implementor.

“As the leading telecommunications company in the country with a strong foothold on corporate social responsibility and education programs, we believe that Globe Telecom is the ideal partner in expanding the digital responsibility content of the BPI SHAPE and BPI Manny and Me programs to further empower and educate our teachers and students,” said JR Demecais, YGOAL President and CEO. YGOAL is a social enterprise providing consultancy service focused on co-creating solutions for organizational development, designing and

Marisse Catangay, YGOAL Program Manager holds training for teachers. implementing training programs for individuals and teams, and measuring attain-

ment of impact.

Miguel Bermundo, Globe Citizenship and Advocacy

Marketing Director said: “We are always open to partnerships with any group who would like to bring DTP to their schools and communities. With the Philippines having a 67% internet penetration rate and with 91% of the population above 13 years old having a social media account, it has become necessary to ensure that everyone, especially the youth, are properly informed about cyber safety and responsible use of technology.”

Under the partnership, YGOAL conducts the DTP training for teachers who will, in turn, impart and echo what they learned to their students.

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he girl at the bar and said, pag hindi sexy dapat hinna nagsusuot ng ganyan,” as surprised. So, when we e done eating, I stood up d whispered, “kapag hinnaman masyadong cute hinna dapat nagcocomnt ng ganyan.” I kissed him the cheek and walked out.” m G., Broker

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“I was so excited to tell my friend how my date went, so I ted her, “girl, sobrang kinig ako. Gusto ko sya.” Withsecond, I got a reply not m my friend, but from the . Turned out, I sent the text he wrong person! It was so barrassing that I refused cond date when he asked ” – Chin, Student

First dates are one of the most crucial stages in meeting your soon-to-be partner and, we make sure that we put our best foot forward. But, sometimes, these dates will also either make the relationship go on forever or, stop right there and then.

This Heart’s Month, we will regain ourselves and bring back that dating confidence that was once buried six feet under.

Head & Shoulders is here to help you be confident enough to put your heads together even on the first date! It also completely removes scalp odor, itch and leaves you 100% dandruff-free. You’ll never know, you might be in for that life-long promise.

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-designed by the Karrikins oup, DTP is a series of rkshops designed to increase dents’ knowledge of digital zenship and cyber safety by ing a critical look at their ine behavior and helping m develop insights into the uences of the online world d the choices they are mak.

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and capacity-building course for teachers and students.

Similarly, BPI Manny and Me provides the same content in a customized course intended for grade school level teachers. The inclusion of Globe’s DTP ensured that teachers are equipped with enough knowledge on online information and safety, cyberbullying prevention, recognizing and getting rid of false information, and maximizing technology for a cause.

In 2019 alone, BPI SHAPE and BPI Manny and Me have already benefited over 600 schools, 1,100 teachers and 100, 000 students.

LOREN LEGARDA REVEALS STORIES BEHIND HERITAGE SITES IN “DAYAW” SEASON 8

HOW WAS LIFE before today’s business districts, townships, and executive villages? On the eighth season of “Dayaw” on ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel, Deputy Speaker and Antique Representative Loren Legarda will look back at how our ancestors planned their urban centers and maintained a sense of order for communities.

The award-winning documentary series about Filipino culture and heritage returns with six new episodes,” tonight (February 27) at 8:30 pm, with livestreaming on the ANC Facebook page.

With the theme “Doon Po Sa Amin (Built Heritage in our Old Towns), “Dayaw” Season 8 will take viewers to heritage sites and old urban centers in the Philippines that would show the community planning our ancestors did to create spaces for communities and their economic and cultural activities.

In the first episode titled “Old Manila,” Legarda will tell how our forefathers adapted to and survived the culture of the colonizers as she explains the Law of Indies.

It is a plan enforced in all the colonies of Spain and which was

the template in building our oldest cities.

“Dayaw” will also revisit the history of urban centers Binondo and Escolta, the heritage towns of Bulacan, and voice out the stories of residents in developing towns of Biñan and Pila in Laguna, and of lovers of heritage treasures of Taal in Batangas and Sariaya in Quezon.

Finally, on the sixth episode, “Dayaw” will steer the discussion to Malabon and Pateros, where fluvial parades honoring their

patrons are proof that great faith is borne on the waters of heritage.

Legarda stressed the importance of protecting our heritage sites as this will not only preserve our identity as a nation, but can also boost our economy.

“Our historical sites are the embodiment of our culture and values. These tangible treasures molded our nationalistic identity and defined us as Filipinos. Protecting these sites and maintaining their integrity are a continuing source of Filipino pride. The more authentic, distinctive, artistically excellent, and beautifully conserved our heritage sites are, the more internationally prestigious and economically precious they are,” she said.

“Dayaw” is a partnership between ANC and the National Commission on Culture and the Arts. It is a concept of Deputy Speaker and Antique Representative Loren Legarda, NCCA’s Dangal ng Haraya Patron of Arts and Culture awardee.

Get to know more about our ancestors and learn from their ways on “Dayaw” Season 8 on ANC on cable and the ANC Facebook.

BENJAMIN ALVES, EXCITED TO WORK AGAIN WITH HIS ‘FIRST EVER LEADING LADY’

KAPUSO DRAMA ACTOR Benjamin Alves is hyper motivated with his latest project with media giant GMA Network!

The dashing TV heartthrob was chosen to become the lead actor of the newest GMA Public Affairs soap Owe My Love, which marks Benjamin’s reunion project with his first-ever leading lady Lovi Poe. Their last project as a love team was the primetime series Beautiful Strangers.

In his Instagram post, Ben mentioned that this soap “will be a riot” with their star-studded comedians.

He wrote, “From Mylene and Paolo, Andrew and Andrea, Law-

rence and Joyce, and now Doc Migs and SenSen! “I’m so glad that after 5 years I’m reunited with my first leading lady ever - @lovipoe! It’s gonna be a riot darling. Comedians na tayo! Heheh “Owe My Love coming soon on GMA Telebabad.”

Joinining the stellar cast are Comedy Concert Queen Aiai Delas Alas, Winwyn Marquez, Leo Martinez, Nova Villa, Ruby Rodriguez, Ryan Eigenmann, and Jackie Lou Blanco.

GMA-7 has gathered the brightest comedians in showbiz today to be part of this project like Long Mejia, Pekto Nacua, Brod Pete, Divine Tetay, Donita Nose, Jason

Francisco, Kiray Celis, Jessa Chichirita, Buboy Villar, and Mahal.

Also part of Owe My Love are Jon Gutierrez a.k.a. King Badger of Ex Battalion , Jelai Andres, and child star Angel Velasco.

This early, primetime actress Carla Abellana has already extended her congratulations to Benjamin Alves for his new show.

Meanwhile, Lovi Poe also took to social media to expressed her admiration that she will have the chance to worked with the comedy legend Aiai Delas Alas.

Catch this exciting new offering of the award-winning GMA Public Affairs, Owe My Love coming soon!

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7 couples wed inside Mati Jail

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even couples inside Mati City Jail exchanged "I Do's" on Friday, February 28.

The Kasalan sa Jail 2020 was of�iciated by City of Mati Mayor Michelle Nakpil Rabat.

One of the couples is Rodneck Verde�lor, 22 year old detainee, and wife Maria Christine Sanchez, 25, both from Matiao. They already have 2 children a 4 year old and a 1 year old.

Verde�lor is a drug detainee since April 2019.

“Both of us are thankful to the Mayor and the jail personnel for having this Kasalan for free, because we can’t afford to have our own wedding ceremony, this is a big help especially for us detainees,” said Rodneck Verde�lor.

“Best wishes and congratulations to the newly-weds, I hope this is a good start for all of you. May the Almighty God guide your marriage,” said Mayor Michelle.

(CIO MATI)

The Hornets started the second quarter with a 19-4 surge and led by 17 on Biyombo’s layup with 6:06 remaining. Siakam’s layup with 1:28 left in the �irst half cut the lead to 11.

The Hornets led 52-41

at halftime. They shot 43.6 percent from the �ield and Toronto shot 26.9 percent.

Toronto cut the lead to �ive on Lowry’s 3-pointer with 8:40 remaining in the third quarter. Charlotte led 73-66 after three quarters.

“Every earthquake our structural engineers do inspections and they certi�ied us. If there are cracks,

those were only hairline cracks and in terms of structural integrity we don’t have major damag-

HORNETS... FROM11 VIVALDI... FROM3 Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. XI Balusong Ave., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular Service.

Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2020-2-096 (2010-XI-00096) BONIFACIO F. VILLARMIA, Petitioner.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. XI Balusong Ave., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB Ordinary Regular Service.

Case No. R11-EV-FC-2020-2-843 (2015-XI-00843) DIONISIO M. LLAGUNO, Petitioner.

es,” de Leon said.

Aside from VRD being designed to exceed the NSCP standards, the Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. XI Balusong Ave., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular Service.

Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2020-2-609 (2014-XI-00609) ANITA M. MIRAFUENTES, Petitioner.

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NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: PANACAN VIA BUHANGIN/ILUSTRE and for cargoes as dual service from said place to any point in REGION XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on February 19, 2020. In the petition filed on February 19, 2020, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on MARCH 31, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

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

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

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

Witness Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 21st day of February 2020 at Davao City, Philippines.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a FILCAB Ordinary Regular service on the route: CAMP CATITIPAN VIA JP LAUREL AVENUE with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate has expired last February 2, 2020. On February 14, 2020, Petitioner filed a Motion seeking the acceptance of the late filing of the Petition for Extension of Validity which was duly granted by this Board taking into account the issuance of MC 2012-004. In the petition filed on February 21, 2020, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on MARCH 31, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

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

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

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

Witness Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 24th day of February 2020 at Davao City, Philippines.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: TORIL and for cargoes as dual service from said place to any point in REGION XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on February 26, 2020. In the petition filed on February 24, 2020, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on MARCH 31, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

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

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

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

Witness Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 26th day of February 2020 at Davao City, Philippines.

Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR

Attorney IV/Acting Chief Transportation Development Officer

Petitioner, Bonifacia F. Villarmia Counsel, Atty. Placido A. Garde, Jr.

Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR

Attorney IV/Acting Chief Transportation Development Officer

Petitioner, Dionisio M. Llaguno Counsel, Atty. Placido A. Garde, Jr.

Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR

Attorney IV/Acting Chief Transportation Development Officer

Petitioner, Anita M. Mirafuentes Counsel, Atty. Ernesto Raphael V. Robillo

structural design was subjected to an independent third party review to con�irm and verify the results.

The �inal design called for the densest ratio of bored piles extending up to 60 meters (same height as a

20 storey building) below ground level, the deepest foundation system in Mindanao.

The bigger bulk of the loan will be used for source development projects.

The demand for more water connections in MK-

WD’s service areas increases by 12 percent every year or a production of 2,300 cubic meters per day, Alqueza said.

The public hearing will continue until March 2 while the new rates take effect in April. (Malu Cadeliña-Manar/MindaNews)

need recovery, it may not seem tenable to continue...

The sustainability of the executive order is something that we ask the government to review at some point in time because we want to make sure patients have access to these innovating, life-saving medicines," Padilla added. "If it comes to a point when it's very dif�icult

to sell these medicines at a price below cost, then we may not see it altogether."

He said the Philippines is currently a laggard in terms of access to new medicines, pointing out that there have only been 20 new drugs introduced locally out of over 300 developed abroad in recent years.

Instead of price caps,

Padilla proposed that private drug �irms partner with the government for "pooled procurement," or buying medicines in bulk to be able to bargain with suppliers and ensure steady supply.

He added that this would also do away with expired medicines in the warehouses of the Department of Health.

“What the government now has is leeway on spending,” he said.

He cited as an example of government measures to lift domestic consumption the Hong Kong government’s decision to provide HK$10,000 cash handouts to permanent residents as

the China special administrative region (SAR) grapples with the Covid-19 epidemic.

He said the Philippine government may implement measures such as free movie tickets to people who spent a certain amount when they go to the mall to

entice the public to go out and spend more again.

“Something like that.

Those are potential types of tools of what the government can do to spur consumption in light of the fact that we are not really that affected by (the) virus,” he added. (PNA)

my mind,” she said.

POSTPONEMENT? Some Japanese media have reported organizers were considering postponing the Games for six months to a year, but Enyo denied that. “No such debate is going on,” she said, adding that preparations were on track.

Japan is, however, considering scaling back the Olympic torch relay due to the coronavirus threat.

And despite its optimism over the Olympics, Japan has cancelled numerous sporting events.

Tokyo’s Yomiuri Giants will play two pre-season baseball games in an empty

stadium, while the Tokyo Marathon will take place on Sunday with elite runners only.

The country has also had more than 700 coronavirus cases and four other deaths on a cruise liner quarantined off Yokohama.

Japan has built a raft of new facilities for the Games, including a 156.9 billion yen ($1.42 billion) National Stadium, and hoped for a huge boost in tourism, which Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has made a cornerstone of his economic plan.

But markets have begun pricing in the risk of a cancelled Olympics, with the Dentsu Group ad agency’s

share price hammered as investors fret about its high exposure.

The quadrennial sporting showpiece was last called off due to World War Two but doubts about Tokyo have grown since Organising Committee chief executive Toshiro Muto said he was “seriously concerned” the virus would pour “cold water” on their momentum.

However, a London mayoral candidate’s suggestion that the British capital -- which hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics -- could take them again if needed drew sharp responses from Japan.

tary-General Atty. Avelino Sumagui, SEA Games gold medalist and Philippine Olympians Association President Akiko Thomson Guevara and, University Athletic Association of the

Philippines (UAAP) Executive Director Atty. Rene Saguisag Jr. Nomination forms may be downloaded from the PSC website and Facebook accounts. Different univer-

sities, government, and private of�ices will also be sent forms to encourage more nominations. The deadline for submission of nominations shall be on May 31.

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ORGAN DONATION:

SO THAT OTHERS CAN LIVE AGAIN

By HENRYLITO D. TACIO

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S a teenager, Jonathan (not his real name to protect his privacy) was one of the most active members of his family. But at age 34, he observed there was something with him as he always got easily tired and sleepy. From time to time, his blood pressure went up.

At one time, Jonathan visited his physician brother in a hospital. He told him about his problem, so the younger brother checked him. After some thorough check-up, the doctor came up with a diagnosis: his brother had a kidney problem.

“I did not know how I got this problem,” Jonathan admits. The doctor tried to trace up what may be the reason why his brother would have such kind of disease. He surmised that it may be due to an infection that resulted from a wound he got when he was a kid.

For three years, Jonathan was under dialysis.

But his family knew that he had to undergo a kidney transplant.

Fortunately, family members and some relatives were willing to donate his or her kidney to him. They were all tested but only his sister, Marianne, was a match. “I loved my younger brother and wanted to save his life,” she reasoned out.

When Jonathan knew about it, he was hesitant at �irst. “I told him that if the time comes that he wanted it already, I might be too old and unhealthy to undergo an operation,” recalled Marianne, who was then 38-years-old.

So that week, the siblings were operated. The operation took six hours and was successful. Today, Jonathan said he feel

like the same before he had his kidney transplantation. “This is my second life,” he says. “The experienced I had to go through has deepened my thoughts about life and to accept things given to us by God.” Marianne’s generosity saved the life of her brother. It is inspiring but, sadly, not typical. Dr. Enrique Ona, who was then chief transplant surgeon at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI), told this author: “About 5,000 Filipinos are undergoing dialysis all over the country, but only about 550 kidney transplants are performed annually.”

Data from the World Health Organization showed that deaths caused by various end-stage organ diseases involved up to 230,000 Filipinos in 2017. “This may have been prevented by organ transplantation,” Health Secretary Francisco Duque was quoted as saying. “Unfortunately, organ donation from brain dead patients remains dismally low in the Philippines.”

But the good news is: there are reputable doctors in the country that can perform organ transplantation, the only treatment for end state organ failure.

“We have the expertise to save more lives, but many patients die because of lack of available donor organs,” laments Dr. Antonio Cayco, nephrology chief at the Makati Medical Center. “It is a tragedy for everyone.”

One major reason for shortage of transplantable organs is that the relatives of people who have died simply haven’t been asked.

“Doctors and other health professionals are reluctant to bring the subject of donation to the bereaved family,” Dr. Enrique Ona

told this author when he was still NKTI chief transplant surgeon. “In some instances, they do not think of organ donation when brain death occurs in their patients.”

Another reason is fear.

“There is a fear among the living that organ donation (kidney, for instance) might make them weak, shorten their lives, and affect their sexuality or child-bearing,” pointed out Dr. Ona. There are also those who are morti�ied by operation or even death. In the Philippines, for instance, some people consider organ donation as a death wish. To think of, the Philippines has passed the Organ Donation Act of 1991, which authorizes “the legacy or donation of all or part of a human body after death for speci�ied purposes.”

The United Nations health agency says “the procurement of organs for transplantation involves the removal of organs from the bodies of deceased persons.” Human transplantable organs include the kidneys, liver, lungs, heart, intestines, and pancreas, in addition to human tissues such as eye tissues, bones, skin, and blood vessels.

In the Philippines, the passage of Republic Act No. 7170, otherwise known as the Organ Donation Act of 1991, as amended by Republic Act No. 7885, organ and tissue from donors who have been declared brain dead has been allowed.

A report from Philippine Daily Inquirer said that kidneys and livers are the only ones that are transplanted from donors with beating hearts who have been declared brain dead. The only organs harvested after death for

transplantation, it added, are the eyes.

Myths about organ donation, however, continues to persist. Many people, for instance, believe their religion will not allow organ donations. Virtually all major religions support organ donation as a humanitarian act. In the Philippines, “the Catholic church allows it,” informs Dr. Cayco.

There are those who believe that organ donation will dis�igure a dead person and delay his funeral. One doctor offers this explanation: “The organs are removed in a sterile operation undertaken by skilled surgeons. The donor is treated with the utmost respect and dignity.

When the procedure is �inished, the wound is closed, just as in any other operation. The entire process is done quickly to preserve the organs and will therefore not delay a funeral.”

Doctors who perform organ transplantations do not become involved until all efforts have been made to save a patient’s life, the patient has been declared brain-dead, and consent for organ and tissue donation has been con�irmed.

“For a patient to be an organ donor, he has to be con�irmed brain-dead by two medical specialists,” informs Dr. Ona. Confusion about brain death among the families of potential donors, doctors and hospital administrators is another hindrance of donation of organs. To grieving loved ones, the person looks alive. “People think there might be a miracle, so they hold on,” one doctor contends.

Be a hero even after your death by donating your organs, advocates urge.

“Organ donation saves lives and it is very im-

portant that every person has the power to save a life by becoming an organ, tissue or eye donor,” says Dr. Teodoro Herbosa, former undersecretary of health.

“It is a noble gift because you can give someone a second chance at life.”

But even if you are still alive, you can still be an organ donor – by giving one of your kidneys to save another life. “Kidney transplantation is by far the most frequently carried out transplantation globally,” the WHO says.

“Patients who receive a kidney transplant become fully rehabilitated and have optimal quality of life and the highest survival rate,” says Dr. Rose Marie Rosete-Liquete, NKTI Executive Director.

The health department is advocating and conducting educational campaigns on deceased organ donation. “We recognize the noble and altruistic act of saving a life through committing one’s organs or tissues upon one’s death,” Dr. Duque pointed out. “This can be done by signing up as organ donor cardholders and providing consent to organ donation.”

“But signing a donation card isn’t enough,” stressed Dr. Ona, who is one of the top surgeons of the country specializing in the �ield of vascular and transplant surgery. “Potential donors have to tell their families of their wishes.” Doing so takes much of the pressure off both the family and the hospital’s transplant coordinator at a very dif�icult time.

In addition, unless a donor’s family agrees with their loved one’s wishes, surgeons will not perform the process. “Even if the brain-dead patient had signed a donation card be-

fore, we still ask the consent of the nearest of kin before harvesting the organs,” Dr. Ona said.

There was this case of an overseas contract worker in the Middle East, who was in comatose condition.

But before it happened, she told her friends that if something bad would happen to her, she wanted to donate her organs.

But it didn’t occur. Her family in the Philippines changed their location site.

By the time, the hospital found them – in order to ask for their consent – it was already too late. The patient died few days before the hospital traced where her family was living.

“Every day, people die waiting for a suitable organ donor,” deplores Dr. Ona, who has been the president of Transplantation Society of the Philippines since 1989. “The sel�less act of organ donation can save lives. Let us all work together to raise awareness and encourage more Filipinos to give of themselves by signing up to be an organ donor.”

Age doesn’t matter when it comes to organ donation. “Anyone can donate, living or deceased,” pointed out Dr. Romina Danguilan, deputy director for Medical Education and Research of NKTI. “All religions allow it.”

Until more people agree to donate, and doctors become more consistent about asking families for a loved one’s organs, seriously ill people will continue to die unnecessarily.

“We may be the cure for the problems these people are facing,” says Marianne.

“Organ donation plus God's intervention equals life extension.” Photos taken from net

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Japan has no ‘Plan B’ for Olympic Games

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Canlubang won its 11th championship crown at the 34th Philippine Airlines Senior Interclub golf team championships Saturday in Bacolod City.

Shown in photo (standing from left) are Zaldy Villa, Jun Bernis, Damasus

Wong, Rene Unson, Abe Rosal, Rolly Viray, Tony Olives, Tommy Manotoc and Boyet Zaragosa. Seated are Yvette de Leon-Manotoc and Jose Mari Hechanova.

OKYO -- Tokyo has no Plan B for this year’s Summer Olympics despite alarm over the spread of the coronavirus in Japan and elsewhere with under �ive months before the event, a senior of�icial said on Friday.

“There will not be one bit of change in holding the Games as planned,” Katsura Enyo, deputy director general of the Tokyo 2020 Preparation Bureau at the city government, told Reuters.

Having prepared for years and invested some $12 billion, Japan is eager to quell fears the Games might be called off, postponed or moved to a different location due to the virus.

Though on the decline

in China where it originated, the �lue-like disease is moving fast around the world, including more than 200 cases and �ive deaths in Japan.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach bolstered Tokyo’s stance on Thursday, saying his organization was “fully committed” to holding the Olympics on schedule.

In a telephone interview, Enyo said organizers were “facing up to” the coronavirus -- but it would not derail the July 24 to August 9 event. “We are not even thinking of when or in what contingency we might decide things. There is no thought of change at all in

or three months starting today, Filipinos from all walks of life may nominate their sports idols who have made a mark of excellence between 1924 to 1994.

The Philippine Sports Hall of Fame (PSHOF) Review and Evaluation Committee opened the process of nomination today, March 1, which is the �irst phase of selection for the fourth batch of inductees.

Republic Act No. 8757 also known as the PSHOF Act opens the nomination for amateur and professional athletes and coaches/trainers who brought distinction and honor to the country in their respective sport, either as an athlete, coach or trainer.

The 2020 selection committee, headed by Philippine Sports Commission Chairman William Ramirez, followed previous committees’ resolve to have only ten inductees.

The nominees need to have a wide, historic and unprecedented global impact by winning a gold,

silver or bronze medal in prestigious international competitions such as the Summer Olympic Games, World Championships, Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games.

In their �irst meeting convening as the selections committee, the body set the start of nominations to March, to run until May 31.

They will then be assisted by the review committee in screening the nominees.

“We recognize the valuable knowledge of our sports chroniclers when it comes to this, so we will ask for their help,” said the sports agency chief during the said meeting.

Ramirez is joined in the selection committee by Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham Tolentino as vice chairman, with members comprised of POC Secretary-General Atty. Edwin Gastanes, Games and Amusement Board Chairman Abraham Mitra, Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines Secre-

Canlubang wins F 11th PAL Srs title

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ACOLOD CITY-- Canlubang captured the 34th Philippine Airlines Senior Interclub golf team championships Saturday, edging Luisita by four shots at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club.

Abe Rosal led Canlubang’s balanced scoring with 47 points as Luisita buckled under pressure.

Zaldy Villa added 46 while the 45 of either Damasus Wong or Rolly Viray counted for Canlunbang which �inished with 564 points for its 11th crown.

“This victory is for our boss, Luigi (Yulo),” said Canlubang captain Tony Olives, referring to the team’s

owner who is still recovering from illness.

“We held together as a team and our scores would show.”

In contrast, Luisita only had two players to break 40 – Eddie Bagtas and Demetrio Saclot who �ired 48 and 47, respectively.

Jingy Tuason counted with 39 points while Chino Raymundo did not with 37.

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Hornets shock Raptors

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erry Rozier made one free throw to break a tie with 2.1 seconds to play as the visiting Charlotte Hornets defeated the Toronto Raptors, 99-96, on Friday night.

Rozier was fouled away from the ball by Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, his sixth personal foul, to give Rozier one shot and giving the Hornets possession after he made it.

Devonte’ Graham then was fouled and made two free throws with 1.2 seconds to play.

Rozier �inished with 18 points. Graham also scored 18 points for the Hornets, who have won two in a row.

Miles Bridges had 17 points, P.J. Washington 15 and Bismack Biyombo 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Pascal Siakam had 24 points -- 14 in the third quarter -- and nine rebounds for the Raptors, who have lost two in a row.

Norman Powell, who had

missed the previous nine games with a broken �inger, scored 22. Kyle Lowry had 21 points and OG Anunoby had 16 points and nine rebounds.

Charlotte shot 43.6 percent from the �ield and Toronto shot 34.7 percent.

The Raptors were without Serge Ibaka (sore knee) and Fred VanVleet (sore shoulder).

The Hornets, who led by 17 during the second quarter and by 11 at halftime, took a 7-point advantage into the fourth quarter.

But Lowry gave Toronto a 1-point lead with a 3-pointer only to have Rozier answer with a trey, and Charlotte led by two with 2:29 to play.

Lowry tied it with a free throw with 52.8 seconds to play.

Graham hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Charlotte a 25-23 lead after the �irst quarter.

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but our players just fell short,” said Luisita skipper Jeric Hechanova. “Canlubang handled the pressure better in the last few holes and deserved to win.”

NOGCC and Cebu Country Club (CCC) shared third place with 537 apiece.

NOGCC collected 137 points from Edwin Ordonez (49), Antonio de Leon (45) and Chito Garcia (43) to catch up with CCC. CCC leaned on Carl Almario (48), Ju�il Sato (42) and Eric Deen (41) for 131 points.

In the Founders division, Del Monte posted a runaway 24-point win over Eagle Ridge following a closing 137 at NOGCC.

Raul Minoza shot a tournament-best 54 points to lead Del Monte while Florencio Badelic and Erning Apas added 42 and 41, respectively as Del Monte amassed 548 points.

Eagle Ridge drew 51 from Danilo Cruz, 44 from Dong Hee Kim and 41 from Tony Mendoza to �inish with 136 and 524 total.

The Orchard settled for third place with 519. Scoring for the team were Jock Stacey 47, Louie Garcia 41 and Luis Sajorda 38.

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