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OPINION The Pandemic of Algorithms BY ICOY C. SAN PEDRO

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TASK Force Davao soldiers check the bags of passengers at the bus stop outside Magsaysay Park. More troops are being deployed, particularly on the 15 bus stops in the city, as part of the heightened security measures following the recent bombing in Tulunan, North Cotabato. BING GONZALES

Vaccine program OK’d • City Council passes ordinance instituionalizing COVID-19 jab BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

LAWMAKERS on Tuesday approved on third and final reading the ordinance institutionalizing the COVID-19 immunization program for the city. Councilor Mary Joselle leagues, VM Baste, Mayor She authored the "An Villafuerte, the commit- Sara and members of the Ordinance For The Imtee of health chairperson, COVID-19 Task Force, plementation of the COVbared this on Facebook, DOH 11 and CHO for the ID-19 Immunization Prosaying, "Thank you col- guidance and support." gram of Davao City," citing

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the need for an enabling law to cater to the specific needs of Davaoeños. The ordinance covers all residents of Davao City and non-residents found to be within the territorial

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jurisdiction of the city during the effectivity of the program. However, the age, gender, and other requirements shall be based on the guidelines set by the

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DQR upgraded for more effective contact tracing

THIS AMBULANT vendor is selling almost anything in his rolling store. He bends down to arrange some of the times on his display at Agdao Proper. BING GONZALES

Close to 42K pigs culled in Davao Region due to ASF

DAVAO CITY – The Department of Agriculture in Region 11 (DA-11) reported Wednesday that a total of 41,831 pigs in the entire region were culled due to the African swine fever (ASF). Dr. Armie Capuyan, DA11 ASF focal person, said 23,326 pigs were culled in Davao Occidental, 6,431 in Davao del Sur, 4,463 in Davao City, 4,599 in Davao del Norte, 2,330 in Davao de Oro, and 682 in Davao Oriental. “For the province of

Davao Occidental, they do not have reported cases as of now and those ASF affected areas before are becoming the primary candidate for swine repopulation. However, it is still subject to an assessment of the DA-11 technical team,” Capuyan said during a press briefing here. Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, and Davao de Oro provinces, she said, are undergoing "disease control activities." Capuyan said DA-11 has already distributed indemnifi-

cation payments amounting to over PHP134 million to some 8,885 affected hog raisers in the region. On top of the indemnification payment, DA-11 also provided the logistics needed by the local government units for disease surveillance. “Aside from that, we also have animal dispersal activities wherein DA distributed animals like goat and chicken since there is still a risk in raising pigs in the affected area,” she said. (PNA)

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THE CITY government is adding more features to the Safe Davao QR (DQR) to make it more effective. Lemuel G. Ortonio, meaning kung COVID- under home quarantine. City Human Resource positive ba sya or home We are also fixing our sysManagement head, said quarantine ba sya, makit- tem with the development during the ‘COVID-19 an na nila. Ginaayos sab team to include in the text Alert’ program on 87.5 karon sa atong develop- message [SafeDavao QR Davao City Disaster Radio ment team nga i-apil nato push notification] the date, (DCDR) on Wednesday, sya didto sa text message time and place for us to be that they are now prepar- nga naay date, time and informed as to when and ing to upgrade the contact place para makahibalo pud where we were exposed),” tracing system through the ta as an individual kung asa Ortonio said. DQR. Ortonio, who also leads ta na-expose (We will be “Naa lang tay idungag implementing additional the digital contract-tracing nga feature nga makit-an features that will be used in system in the city, clarified sa atong mga checkpoints checkpoints if an individual the matter concerning the kung ang isa ba ka in- or a person is allowed to DQR scanning process dividual or person kung go outside, meaning, if he/ in the city, particularly at allowed ba sya mogawas, she is COVID positive or ( / DQR / 10)

Ma flies to Davao to look for daughter recruited by NPA DAVAO CITY – Not minding the distance and the coronavirus disease pandemic, a mother from Metro Manila flew all the way to this city upon learning that her daughter who

joined the communist rebel movement has been sighted in the hinterlands of Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental. Luisa Espina, the mother of Louvaine Erika, who was

recruited by the New People’s Army (NPA) in 2018, said she decided to personally come to the city after confirming from a former rebel that her youngest daughter has been

seen wandering with a band of rebels in the two provinces. “I talked to the FR (former rebel), and I sent pictures of my daughter, and he

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5 rebels killed in Bukidnon, Lanao FIVE MEMBERS of the New People's Army (NPA) died in an encounter with the soldiers of the 1st Special Forces Battalion at the boundary of Talakag

Bukidnon and Tagoloan II Lanao del Sur on Tuesday morning. Also, the troops recovered six high-powered (

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SEC orders halt on Chiyuto ‘illegal’ investment scheme THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has barred Chiyuto Creative Wealth Documentation Facilitation Services from soliciting investments from the public through a double-your-money roulette game. In an order issued on The SEC further enFebruary 1, the Commission joined Chiyuto and Creative directed Chiyuto, which reg- Wealth OPC from transacting istered as a sole proprietorship business involving funds in and later on as a one-person its depository banks and from corporation (OPC), to cease transferring, disposing, or and desist, under pain of con- conveying any related assets tempt, from selling and/or to ensure the preservation of offering securities in the form the assets for the benefit of of investment contracts until affected investors. it has filed and secured the The order covers Chinecessary license. yuto’s owner, principal, pro-

prietor and sole stockholderdirector-president Patrocenio C. Chiyuto, Jr., nominee Judy B. Pajarillo and alternate nominee Felomina L. Andrada. The order also extends to other officers, representatives, salesmen, solicitors, agents, uplines, enablers and influencers, including Maricris Can Chiyuto, Maria Christina Chiyuto Canobida, Naneth Barruela, Aureliza Apa-Ap, Capiz Buy and Sell Anything, Kiaka Avel Cho, and Santiago City Online Market.

PRDP Mindanao prepares to accomplish more in 2021 THE MINDANAO Cluster of the Department of Agriculture Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) held its first coordination meeting for 2021 on Jan. 28, 2021 via online platform. The online meeting served to assess the Cluster’s performance from the previous year and lay down strategies towards achieving their targets for this year. Presentation of reports includes the financial update, I-PLAN fund balances, presentation of the disbursement status for

I-BUILD and IREAP, status of the original loan subprojects implementation, prioritization run for 2021, and knowledge management. This activity was led by the team from the Project Support Office under Project Director Ricardo Oñate and Deputy Project Director Noel T. Provido, with representatives from the six Regional Project Coordination Offices (RPCO’s) in attendance, In his speech, Director Oñate attributed the achievements of the Cluster in 2020

to teamwork and collaboration noting how despite the challenges of the “Perfect Storm of 2020” they were able to finish strong by the year’s end. “Our good secretary Manong Willie Dar called 2020 “The Perfect Storm” and rightfully so with all the challenges that the agri and fisheries sector had to endure. We have had to work around lockdowns and travel restrictions, manage threats to our food supply chain and our own personal health and

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The SEC issued the order after finding that Chiyuto has offered investments to the public with promised returns of 100% in one day, 30 days or 45 days, depending on the outcome of the roulette, without securing a secondary license. Under the scheme, an investor places as low as P1 to as much as P1 million. Chiyuto will then spin the roulette to select the payout schedule and issue a promissory note to the investor with the correspond-

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BotiCARD introduces e-Pharmacist TO continuously deliver essential services to clients, BotiCARD, a pharmaceutical company under CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) in collaboration with Microfinance and Health Protection (MaHP) Program Unit launched its CARD ePharmacist. Said BotiCARD President Rosenda Aquino, RPh, “In this time of pandemic, one major priority and con-

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MOODY’S:

Emerging market financial condition tightening unlikely MANILA – The possibility of sudden emerging market (EM) financing conditions tightening is unlikely despite the recent steady rise of long-term US treasury yields, Moody’s Investors Service said, citing the current situation is different from other reversal episodes. In a report dated Feb. 2, the debt watcher said the likelihood of “a renewed and abrupt tightening” of EM financing conditions on the back of rising US interest rates “is low for now” because it does not expect the Federal Reserve to prematurely tighten rates even with the economic recovery. “A combination of ultra-low US interest rate and recovering US demand will in turn support EM economic and financial sentiment,” it said. The report said US treasury yields have steadily risen since the start of this year because of expectations for an earlier economic recovery due to rollout of mass vaccination against the coro-

PSO Mindanao Deputy Project Director Noel T. Provido presents the Rationale of the PSO-RPCO Coordination Meeting 2021.

navirus disease (Covid-19) and the stimulus program of the Biden administration. It said the yield of the 10-year US treasury traded at about 10-month highs of 11.5 percent in the middle of January 2021 while the break-even rate, or the proxy for long-term inflation expectations, of the same tenor breached 2 percent for the first time since the latter part of 2018. In the past, any swift jumps in US treasury yields resulted in a sudden reversal of portfolio inflows in EMs “as capital is diverted back into lower-risk assets.” However, this is not expected this time because capital flows to EMs “turned sharply negative in 2020, so the starting point is much different relative to other reversal episodes.” Citing Moody’s EM Financial Conditions Indicator (FCI), the report said economic and market sentiment on global EMs “has only just returned to historical norms

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USAID partners with schools to boost pre-service education DAVAO CITY – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its ABC+: Advancing Basic Education in the Philippines project, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Bicol University (BU) and West Visayas State University (WVSU) on Feb. 3 to develop and deliver a curriculum for pre-service education focusing on early literacy instruction in the context of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education Program (MTB-MLE). After a series of stud- universities recognized by the ies and consultations, BU Commission on Higher Eduand WVSU were identified cation as Center of Excellence because they are both public in teacher education. They

also produce the most Department of Education (DepEd) teachers in their respective regions. “USAID supports preservice teacher education to ensure that incoming early grade teachers are equipped with practical knowledge and skills to address the needs of K-3 learners. With the shift in learning delivery, these future teachers will be introduced to

performance-based modules, rather than lecture-based approach, giving them more opportunities to practice their new learning through targeted micro-teaching and demonstration,” said Tom LeBlanc, Director of USAID Philippines Office of Education. The two universities will work with Florida State University (FSU) to develop and improve their respec-

PRRD approves acquisition of 15 Black Hawk helicopters MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the acquisition of 15 Black Hawk helicopters to address the growing heli-lift deficiency of the Philippine Air Force (PAF), Cabinet Secretary Karlos Nograles announced on Thursday. Duterte gave his nod during the 51st Cabinet meeting held at Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, Nograles said in a virtual presser. “The Department of National Defense says we actually require a total of 76 heli-

copters, and while the President initially agreed to acquire 55 new helicopters, that number has been reduced to 15 owing to the challenges we currently face,” Nograles said. Nograles said Duterte has also ordered the decommissioning of all the PAF’s UH-1H “Huey” combat utility aircraft helicopters following the Jan. 16 crash in Bukidnon. Duterte gave the latest directive, as he acknowledged that Huey helicopters are already “due

for retirement,” Nograles said. “The President wants to end all these tragic deaths. Our service and their families deserve better. Itong mga Huey na gamit ng PAF, mas matanda pa sa atin (These Huey helicopters the PAF is using are older than us),” he said. The PAF has refurbished UH-1H and UH-1D models or “Hueys”, a Vietnam War-era helicopters, to serve as its main workhorses. On Jan. 16, a Huey helicop-

ter that went on a supply mission to a patrol base in Bukidnon crashed after encountering engine trouble. Killed in the crash were Lt. Col. Arnie Arroyo, pilot; 2nd Lt. Mark Anthony Caabay, co-pilot; Sgt. Mervin Bersabe; Airman 1st Class Stephen Agarrado; Sgt. Julius Salvado; Jerry Ayocdo; and Jhamel Sugalang. The recent plane crash was the fourth incident reported in six months, three involving Huey helicopters.

tive syllabi for Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEE) and Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (BECE). The Florida State University Learning Systems Institute is an internationally recognized, university-based research and development organization that bridges the gap between theory and practice in education. FSU has collaborated with USAID, UNICEF, and CARE International, working in various countries, including the Philippines. “This intervention builds upon both universities’ existing practices and the work that the Commission for Higher Education (CHED) and the Teacher Education Council (TEC) have already undertaken to align the pre-service curricula to DepEd’s Early Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program for K-3,” LeBlanc added. BU’s Early Childhood Education Division (BECEd) has already started the pilot run of the Literacy Development Course for pre-service students while preparatory work is underway at WVSU for the course implementation during the incoming semester, which will run from February-

July 2021. The initial implementation results, including key findings, insights, and lessons learned, will be shared with DepEd and other Teacher Education Institutions across the three regions of Bicol, Western Visayas, and BARMM. USAID’s ABC+ project aims to share the findings and results with CHED for consideration in the BEE-BECE curriculum. About the ABC+ project The ABC+: Advancing Basic Education in the Philippines is a five-year DepEd project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) that started in July 2019. The Project aims to improve the quality of instruction and learning outcomes in Kindergarten through Grade 3 (K–3) in early literacy, foundational math, and social and emotional learning (SEL) in Regions V and VI and in the province of Maguindanao in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. It is implemented by RTI International in partnership with The Asia Foundation, SIL LEAD, and Florida State University. (PR)

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PH to roll out 9.2-M vaccine doses within the 2nd quarter MANILA - World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to the Philippines Dr. Rabindra Abeyasinghe expressed optimism that the Philippines will receive the 44 million doses allocated by the COVAX Facility this year with up to 9.2 million doses arriving within the first and second quarter.

The delivery date will start once the Philippine government fulfills the necessary arrangements needed by the COVAX facilities to ensure

VACCINATION DRILL. “Vaccinated” residents sit in the observation area during Covid-19 vaccination simulation exercises at the Marikina Sports Center, Marikina City on Wednesday (Feb. 3, 2021). They stayed in the area for 30 minutes to monitor for possible side effects. PNA photo by Robert Oswald P. Alfiler

smooth vaccine rollout and other requirements of the vaccine manufacturers Pfizer BioNTech and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. “When all of those requirements are met and we believe that the Philippines is on track to do that, we are looking potentially at a maximum of 9.2 million doses coming through the COVAX Facility by March or April of this year. We are optimistic that the remainder of the 44 million doses will come later on in the year,” Abeyasinghe said on Monday, adding that the Philippines will have access to up to 9.2 million AstraZeneca vaccines manufactured in South Korea if it can maintain targeted manufacturing capacity. This comes on the heels of the announcement that the COVAX Facility will be able to deliver approximately 117,000 doses of Pfizer BioNTech within the second or third week of February. “The goal of COVAX is to accelerate the development and manufacture of Covid-19 vaccines, and to guarantee fair and equitable access for every country in the world to minimize the impact of the pandemic, to save lives, and to facilitate quick economic

recovery,” Abeyasinghe said. The Philippines has been meeting its timetable in making ready the cold-chain facilities and its manpower. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, said the country has been implementing immunization for decades. “Most of these vaccines that are forthcoming would be currently for logistical side 2 to 8 degrees Celsius. We already have these kinds of facilities and equipment. With these ultra-low freezers, we have end-to-end agreements with manufacturers where they will assist us from the time that the vaccines arrive here to the storage and the distribution,” he said. Meanwhile, the national government has already adopted the National Deployment and Vaccination Plan. “Now that we have successfully secured safe and effective vaccines for our people, we are now working to align the deployment and vaccination plan up to the local government units. The current global supply of Covid-19 vaccines is scarce, hence we are ensuring that there will be no wastage in our Covid-19 immunization program,” Duque said in a separate statement. (PR)

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The Pandemic of Algorithms NO one has been quite sure when or how it really started. I, for one, have even swiped up and down, left and right to search through the many online platforms and pertinent fora just to get a real grasp of its true nature, but with little or no luck. As mysterious as this present virus that's been plaguing us, its presence is consistently concealed, yet you just know and feel that it's there. For us, the meek lambs inheriting the earth, we accept it may have come from the minds of natural predators and tormentors, the wolves. Surely, it wouldn't have come from us for there are no traitors within our ranks. We suffer equally, while their pack uses it to weave the plots that have been meant to take us in, in the real world either through advertising tricks, scams, and ploys. All intended to grab our money, earn our loyalty and ensure that we are forever their source for sustenance. Just what is this invisible substance, a fountain of our bondage? Algorithms. it's almost like a minefield, hidden and triggered by every engagement we pursue online, by every click of the button, and every “like” that we send out. Joanna Stern, a noted tech writer had once said that it is mainly programmed to keep our attention for as long as possible, continuously promoting a variety of stuff that we are most likely to “tap, share or heart…” then eventually Correspondents:

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setting aside other items that we may have read onscreen. Once under the total spell of this algorithm (which we've ironically initiated), practically everything else follows. One may notice, if on YouTube, for example, you watched a martial arts flick, the suggested list of films that’ll surely accompany it would all belong to the same genre. On both Facebook and Instagram, the viewing or liking of a particular subject will consequently invite a barrage or compilation of similar topics during your next login. Like or love the image of a freshly baked cake? Layout Artists:

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You’re sure to be flooded with baking tips, advertisements, and other related topics. In a sense, the spoonfeeding one instantaneously receives from all these will eventually expose one for more, in the end creating a sort of addiction, as some sociopaths, er sociologists hypothesize. Seriously? Look at the whole phenomenon any way you like, but one's every move is suspect, unless you log out from the virtual landscape. For many I know, the question would be What to do? Unless your work involves being online, there's a lot still to do despite social distancing, quarantine, and the threat of contagion. Deep in your heart, ponder on the wonderful promise of a healthy life, so exercise. Develop your thinking prowess so that appreciation of the world is seen under new lenses, so read a lot. Detach from virtual entertainment and indulge in walking or indulge in sports, so go. At the end of another day, especially once you've accomplished some of these, the temptation of the LED screen will surely come again, and you'll find yourself tormented and tested. You only have two choices: be like Gollum (of my precious fame), or you can be like Frodo. Come to think of it, both were slaves to the one ring, right? so, oh well, log in it is, Lazada is having a sale.

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Finding the Love of one's Life WE are a sucker for romance and love stories. This February, I want to feature couples at different stages in their journey so we can learn not just about falling in love but also staying in love for a lifetime! Meet Josh, a double bass player of UP Symphony Orchestra and the band 3rd Avenue, and Gina. I thought I was happy being single turning 33 in 2015. I was living out of my passion for performing music and earning from it. A friend invited me to his wedding in Davao that I wanted to turn down, as it meant paying for my way and saying no to some gigs. But I found myself securing an airplane ticket. Little did I know I would be meeting my future wife Gina, who happened to be one of the bridesmaids and best friend of the bride. After the wedding, I joined a group of those in the entourage to Samal island. In the afternoon, I enjoyed floating on the water, and I recognized Gina was swimming too. I started a conversation, and it seemed time flew fast as we seemed to connect. I noticed Gina’s beauty. I also felt we could talk about almost anything. I particularly asked her two questions and her answers impressed me: The first was, "2 of your best friends are now married, you are the only one left single, how do you feel about being left out?" Gina replied: "I am secure where I am right now, God’s timing is perfect and He holds my future." I felt her peace as she meant every word. The second question was if their organization allows them to marry someone outside (as couples usually serve together). I vividly remember her expression telling me she believes not all godly men are

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EVELYN PAJARON in CCC. As I walked towards our hut, a guy named Roel approached me. To my amazement, he encouraged me to pursue Gina, highlighted Gina’s strengths, and gave compelling reasons why I should pursue her! In Manila, I added Roel, Gina, and other new friends I met in Davao to my FB account. Roel sent me a message asking how I was doing and if I contacted Gina. Being a melancholic person, I tend to think and not act at all. Roel was instrumental in “pushing” me to pursue Gina. I was delighted to know Gina was responsive when I mes-

saged her. I learned that she was Manila-bound and would be staying just two blocks from where I lived! I told her I would “treat” her to dinner when she arrives. On our first date "treat," I continued my probing, as I had my wish list of qualities I was looking for in a wife. The more I listened, the more I was convinced she was the real deal! After our dinner, I accompanied her home. Suddenly, I blurted out: “If it is okay with you, would you prayerfully consider asking for God’s direction for us, with marriage in mind?” Gina seemed surprised and confused, but I was more flabbergasted by what I just said. She asked for clarification and I was astonished she said YES! I learned later that Gina took my proposal seriously and even fasted for a week to seek God's will for her. I asked Gina for her parents’ number and asked for their permission and blessing to court Gina. In time she gave me a YES! As months passed by, I realized I didn’t have enough savings, “Ang lakas ng loob ko magyaya magpakasal, wala pala akong pera.” But again I was amazed that money came in time to pay for our wedding suppliers. The Lord provided for all our needs! There is a saying: “Love is blind and marriage is an eye-opener.” I’m glad we got married right away! Kung hindi baka nauntog pa si Gina. As for me, my eyes are more opened. Gina to this day never ceases to amaze me with her beauty, hard work, resourcefulness, and most importantly her love for the Lord and compassion for others. (Note: Joshua & Gina are now Davao-based and Josh teaches bass guitar lessons online -joshroyeca@gmail.com)

At 86: My life story (Part 1) “I HAVE fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7) I’m writing this article on my 86th birthday. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of a long challenging, and fruitful life, good physical and health, and a wonderful family. On a long challenging and fruitful Life. My mother belonged to an upper-middle-income family while my father to a middle-income family. They sired two boys. I’m the oldest of the two brothers. My parents, who were both from Manila, divorced during the Japanese time when divorce was legal then. I don’t really know for what reason(s) perhaps, incompatibility? Hence, my brother and I grew up in a broken family living with my mother’s parents. Growing up without a father to guide us through the process of becoming adults, entailed extra difficulties, but perhaps better than living with often-quarreling parents. I vowed then to myself to be a good husband and father. Due to lack of financial support. I learned to be thrifty. I often walked instead of riding PU jeepneys to save money. My big problem was that I had only one pair of shoes. To have extra money, I shined shoes and worked as a pin boy in a bowling center during summer. I was born in Tondo, Manila on March 5, 1935. We transferred to Sampaloc, Manila, before World War II. I was in Grade II when the Japanese invaded our country. I finished my elementary and high school in public schools. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas in 1957 with financial help from my mother’s mother. When my mother died of cancer, my brother and I migrated to Davao City in 1962 to join my father and our childless step-mother. The best thing that happened to me in Davao City was finding the love of my life – my beloved wife, Paquita Celes Demetillo, an Ilonga, teaching at the Mindanao College (now University of Mindanao). She was then one of the sexiest and smartest teachers of said college. Paquita is also one of the kindest, loving, and forgiving persons I ever met. We got married in 1963 and have four bright children (two boys and two girls). We now live happily together after encountering a lot of trials in our lives due mostly to my weaknesses. My biodata below shows my professional journey in life: Education Attainment B.S. Architecture, UST. Master in Environmental Planning, UP. Positions Occupied: Architect, Office of the City Engineer, Davao City. Instructor, College of Eng’g and Architecture, University of MINDANAO TIMES Davao City Planning and Development head, City Planning and Development Office. Technical Assistant of former Minister Rodolfo P. del Rosario, Ministry of Natural Resources Technical Assistant of former Secretary Luis T. Santos, Department of Local Government. Chief of Staff of Congressman Rodolfo P. del Rosario Provincial Administrator, Davao del Norte President of Davao del Norte Press Club and of “TABAK” Media Foundation, Inc. Davao City Columnist in many local newspapers Books Written: A Letter to the Youth: A Message on Success, 1992 Reaching Out to the Youth, 1994 Struggle for Autonomy in Mindanao, 1998 Pricks of Conscience, 1999 A federal Form of Government for the Philippines: A PRIMER, 2000 Further Pricking of Conscience, 2002 Get RICH, Stay RICH: The Christian Way, 2004 How to Federalize the Philippines: A Manual, 2017 Liberal our People Save Nation: A PAMPHLET, 2018 Go for REAL SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION, 2020 Healing Our Sock Society, 2021 What do I consider my extraordinary contributions in public life? As an Architect AT THE CITY ENGINEER’S OFFICE •Prepared the first expanded Land Use and major Road Systems

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CHITO R. GAVINO III Plan of Davao City, and other major roads in Region XI •These Major roads are: City Diversion Road Ma-a Road and Bridge Ecoland Road and Highway Coastal Road and Bridges, and Agdao – Alcantara Road •Conceptualized Mati, Tagum and Panabo Diversion/ Circumferential Roads •Designed and constructed the Rizal Monument at Rizal Park for the Knights of Rizal •Acquired Scholarship for Masteral Degree, Institute of Planning, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. •Participated in pioneering Regional Planning in Region XI. Tourism Concept Plan; Samal Island Beach Resort – Eden, Toril Mountain Resort Assistant in the Creation of a Davao City Planning and Development Office As Davao City Planning and Development Coordinator / Head: •Assisted in the organization of a City Planning and Development Office and Council •Assisted in the establishment of a Muslim Mosque besides Almendras Gym. •Assisted in the computerization of some City Government’s functions •Formulated the first Comprehensive Development Plan of Davao City •Drafted the first Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Davao City •Assisted in the Conceptualization of Social Housing and Waterwork System in making Davao as an international Tourist Destination As Technical Assistant to Minister Rodolfo H. del Rosario, Sr. Ministry of Natural Resources •Introduced massive planting of Mango trees in Samal Island and Davao Sur •Introduced Bamboo and Ipil trees for reforestation •Hastened issuance of forest dweller stewardship certificates As Technical Assistant to Secretary Luis T. Santos Department of Local Government •Trouble – shot in the problematic bidding of about P600M Foreign Assisted Infra – equipment Program for selected Local Government Units •Introduced Two Envelope System of Bidding •Conceptualized a national celebration of Independence Day at Luneta including the design of the logo used during the occasion As Chief of Staff of Congressman Rodolfo P. del Rosario, Davao del Norte •He was undefeated in all his election campaigns •Introduced Scientific Poll Survey in the Province •Introduced Parallel Organizations in political campaigns •Conceptualized the creation of Talaingos Lumad Municipality •Assisted in the conceptualization of a bridge between (shortest distance ) Davao City and Samal Island •Conceptualized, Davao City – Samal Island Ferry Boat Service

(now a multi-business) •Conceptualized conversion of Babak-Kaputian Provincial Road to National Road •Assisted in the creation of the Island in Samal, District, IGACOS •Conceptualized Religious Shrine in Samal, District, IGACOS •Assisted in the conceptualization of Panabo as an Enterport •Assisted in the revival of the Federalism Movement as charter member of “Lihok Pederal Davao” to “Citizens Movement for a Federal Philippines” in late nineties •Coordinated the Mindanao – Manila Caravan thru the newly finished Maharlika National Highway •Conceptualized the establishment of a Mindanao Science High School in Mintal •Coordinated the Physical Arrangement Committee during Pope Pius II visit to Davao City. Collaborates with national artist Arch. Bobby Mañosa in the design and construction of the Pope’s Vinta Templet” at the old Davao Airport •Convinced Congressman del Rosario to acquire the abandoned Pearl Farm area and develop it into a Resort As Provincial Administrator of Davao del Norte: •Instrumental in helping Gov. Prospero Amatong to be also undefeated in all his political career •Establishment of a Foundation for the yearly celebration of the “Araw ng Davao del Norte Province.” •Creation of the Position of Assistant Provincial Administrator •Hastened issuance of IP Ancestral Domain Titled by DENR to the Ata-Manobo Tribe in Talaingod •Conceptualized the creation of the Compostela (now Davao de Oro) Province with two (2) Congressional Districts and access to Davao Gulf. Other contributions: •Pioneered in the establishment of a School of Architecture in the University of Mindanao starting with three (3) student •Assisted as an alumnus in the establishment UP, MINDANAO •Joined the 2015 “Kilos Pederal sa Pagbabago (KPP): Movement as technical Consultant in the campaign for Federalism •Conceptualized the forthcoming nationwide “Summit On Solidarity”. •Supported financially several Davao Youths to attain college education/technical courses •Dean of Facilitators in our Marriage Enrichment Seminars at St. Jude Parish. •Served as an Extra-Ordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist in the same Parish •As Resource Person in many Youth Values Education, Poverty Alleviation, Federalism and People Reform Fora My Personal Tips On Good Physical and Mental Health •Consider my body as the “Temple of the Holy Spirit” •Stopped smoking and alcohol drinks upon reaching years of age •Eat moderately. Avoid meat. More fish, vegetables and fruits. Eat less •Exercise physically and mentally daily •Learn to properly manage stress •Eight hours sleep per day •Drink no less than eight (8) glasses of potable water preferably alkaline water and breath clean air Adopt a simple, balanced, and Godly lifestyle. Don’t be daggled by wealth, fame, and power •My latest blood test all normal •I still read without eyeglasses •Skin still oily and smooth At 86, I’m already at the “departure area”. Actually, I’m already “over-staying”. Big bonus na. It’s only a matter of years now before I will face our Creator. The “major” lesson I learned in life is that all serious problems in this trying world can only be solved if we place our life in the hands of God. But, no full retirement for me. I will continue writing. I will continue advocating, assisting in our people’s struggle, and healing of our sick society. I will die “with my boots on!” Thank you also Lord for the gifts of Integrity, commitment, and competence.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2021 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31,05, 2016

All pawned items items that expired during the month All pawned that expired during theof DECEMBER 2020, if not renewed or redeemed month of MAY, 2015 if2021 not will renewed on or before FEBRUARY be soldortorethe deemed on or before JULY 14, 2015 will public on FEBRUARY 16, 2021 at 9:00a.m. at be our sold to the public on JULY 16, 2015 at 9:00 pawnshop premises.

a.m. at our pawnshop premises.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan Gipahibalo ang tanan na nga angnag-expired FIRST sa bulan sa DISYEMBRE 2020. Ang tanan prenda COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan ibaligya sa publiko karong PEBRERO 16, 2021 sa nga9:00 nag-expired alas sa buntag. sa bulan sa MAYO 2015.

Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong HULYO 16 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

DAVAO FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP

#47 Lao St., Toril, Davao City Tel. No. 295-2460

9GEMS Pawnshop Inc. Egger Bldg., Matina Crossing Davao City Tel. No. (082) 285-7069

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE A L L PAW N E D I T E M S EXPIRED ON DECEMBER AND GADGETS THAT EXPIRES ON JANUARY 2021 WILL BE DISPLAYED IN A PUBLIC AUCTION ON FEBRUARY 16, 2021 AT 9:00AM.

All pawned items that expired during the month of DECEMBER 2020, must renewed or redeemed two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not renewed or redeemed it will sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00am. Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GOLDVALUE PAWNSHOP, INC., maga-subasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa DISYEMBRE 2020. Ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.

BRANCHES AUCTION DATE TEL. NOS. BAJADA FEBRUARY 03, 2021 321-8705 (Beside NBI Office) BABAK SAMAL FEBRUARY 19, 2021 301-4019 SAN PEDRO FEBRUARY 09, 2021 227-6772 CABAGUIO FEBRUARY 24, 2021 321-6223 TIBUNGCO FEBRUARY 26, 2021 222-2494

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items that expired during the month of DECEMBER 2020, must renewed or redeemed two (2) days prior to the Auction Schedule stated below. If not renewed or redeemed, it will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00 a.m. Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang NARDING PAWNSHOP, INC., maga-subasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa DISYEMBRE 2020. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag. BRANCHES Lapu-lapu, Agdao Matina Crossing Tibungco

AUCTION DATE FEBRUARY. 10, 2021 FEBRUARY. 19, 2021 FEBRUARY. 15, 2021

TEL. NOS. (082) 327-2104 (082) 297-5786 (082) 296-413015

PANABO’S PAWNSHOP, INC. Panabo (Main) FEBRUARY. 16, 2021 (084) 628-8418 Panabo (Branch) FEBRUARY. 15, 2021 (084) 628-842

ROSEGOLD PAWNSHOP & JEWELLER Main – San Pedro Cor. Anda Street Davao City Tel. Nos. (082) 221-1477; (082) 221-0355; (082)222-5039 Email us @ rosegoldpawnshop@gmail.com Accepts: Jewelry, Appliances, Watches, CellPhones and Any Valuable Items Highest Appraisal and Low Interest Rates at 3% Wholesaler and Retailers on all kinds of jewelry Rosegold Pawnshop Lapu-lapu Street, Agdao Davao City Tel. No. (082) 225-3637

Rosegold Pawnshop Ilustre St., Davao City (Fronting Limso Hospital) Tel. No. (082) 222-2104

Rosegold Pawnshop Ilustre Street, Davao City (Beside NCCC Hardwaremaxx) Tel. No. (082) 295-6199

Rosegold Pawnshop KM6 Crossing Buhangin, Div. Road, Davao City Tel. No. (082) 241-2355

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All Jewelry and other articles pawned at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main, Rosegold Pawnshop Ilustre, Rosegold Pawnshop Bolton, Rosegold Pawnshop, Agdao and Rosegold Pawnshop Buhangin from AUG. 16, 2020 to SEPT. 15, 2020. If not redeemed or renewed on or before FEBRUARY 12, 2021 will be sold to the Public Auction on FEBRUARY 15, 2021 at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

Toy Bldg., Lapu-lapu St., Agdao, Davao City

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All pawned items that expired during the month of JUNE and JULY 2020 must be renewed or redeemed two (2) days before the Auction Schedule stated below. If not renewed or redeemed, it will be sold to public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00 A.M.

All pawned items that expired during the month of DECEMBER 2020, if not renewed or redeemed on or before FEBRUARY 15, 2021 will be sold to the public on FEBRUARY 16, 2021 at 9:00a.m. at our pawnshop premises. Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang AL-JOS PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa DISYEMBRE 2020. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong PEBRERO 16, 2021 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang DIAGOLD PAWNSHOP INC., magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan HUNYO ug HULYO 2020. Ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa na nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag. EXPIRY DATES

AUCTION DATES

JUNE 2020

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

JULY 2020

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

GOLDSTANDARD PAWNSHOP

San Pedro street, Davao City (Fronting Queen Bank) Tel. No. (082) 222-1561 ; (082) 321-0128 Email: goldstandardpawnshopofdavao@gmail.com

Accepts: Jewelry, Appliances, Watches, Cellphones and any valuable items Highest Appraisal and Low Interest Rates at 3% Wholesaler and Retailers on all Kinds of Jewelry

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All jewelry and other articles pawned at Goldstandard Pawnshop San Pedro, Goldstandard Pawnshop Ilustre from AUGUST 16, 2020 TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 if not redeemed or renewed on FEBRUARY 12, 2021 will be sold to the Public Auction on FEBRUARY 15, 2021 at our Pawnshop premises from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All pawned items that expired during the Months of November 2020 (Regular Items) and December 2020 (Gadgets) must be redeemed or renewed two (2) days prior to the Auction date schedule as stated below. If not redeemed or renewed will be sold to the public on its respectively auction date schedule at its premises at 9:00 AM. BRANCHES: San Pedro (Main) Agdao Toril Bolton Digos City

AUTION DATE JANUARY 15, 2021 JANUARY 15, 2021 JANUARY 15, 2021 JANUARY 15, 2021 JANUARY 15, 2021

Tel. No. 327-8832 327-6275 327-8503 392-3022 333-9945

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2021

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items at METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP that expired during the months of DECEMBER 2020, if not renewed or redeemed on or before the scheduled dates of auction below will be sold to the public on the following dates as stated below. Ginapahibalo ang tanan na ang METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa DISYEMBRE 2020, kung dili malukat, ibaligya sa publiko niining mga musunod na mga adlaw. EXPIRY DATES DECEMBER 2020

AUCTION DATES FEBRUARY 12, 2021

EURO CIRCLE PAWNSHOP SAN PEDRO ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-0521

EURO MAIN PAWNSHOP ILUSTRE ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-7511 MATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL - TEL. NO.: 306-0665

EURO STAR PAWNSHOP ILUSTRE ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-0667

EURO SUN PAWNSHOP

SAN PEDRO ST., DAVAO CITY - TEL. NO.: 227-3321

Roque Bldg., Matina Crossing, Davao City Tel. # 234-6367

PAWNS NOT REDEEMED/RENEWED WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER EXPIRY D AT E S W I L L B E A U C T I O N E D O N DECEMBER 16, 2020 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE RESPECTIVE PAWNSHOPS WHERE THE ITEMS WERE PAWNED.

All pawned items of GOLDVISION PAWNSHOP, INC. that expired during the month of DECEMBER 2020, if not renewed or redeemed it will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises at 9:00 a.m. Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang GOLDVISION PAWNSHOP, INC. magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expire sa bulan sa DISYEMBRE 2020. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag. BRANCHES

AUCTION DATE

General Lao, Toril

FEBRUARY. FEBRUARY. FEBRUARY. FEBRUARY. FEBRUARY. FEBRUARY. FEBRUARY.

Agton. Toril Buhangin Magallanes Tagum Saavedra, Toril Agdao

2nd Level, Gaisano Mall of Davao, J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City Tel. No.: (082) 221-3355 • (082) 305-9496 2nd Level, SM Lanang Premier, J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City Tel. No.: (082) 295-1505 • (082) 321-0525 email: jrosejewels@yahoo.com • www.jrosejewels.ph

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TEL. NO.

291-2406 291-2952 241-0223 224-3138 216-3425 291-1349 327-2348

AUTION DATE

Tel. No.

C.M. Recto (Main)

January 15, 2021

297-8081

Lanang

January 15, 2021

235-3473

GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP INC. / GABBY’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP INC. TEL NO.: 321-2185 / 234-4844

All pawned items that expire during the month of NOVEMBER 2020 must be renewed or redeemed two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not renewed or redeemed it will be sold to public on its respective auction schedule and premises @9:00a.m. Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GABBY’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP INC. magasubasta sa tanan nga nag expire sa bulan sa NOBYEMBRE 2020. Ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag. BRANCHES

AUCTION DATE

TEL. NOS.

SAN PEDRO

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

321-2185

ILUSTRE

FEBRUARY 01, 2021

234-4844

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

All pawned items expired on DECEMBER 2020 - JANUARY 2021 Will be displayed in a public Auction On February 19, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.

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VACCINE...

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National Task Force Against COVID-19 (NTF). A full assessment of the COVID-19 situation in the city will have to be conducted before the finalization of vaccine procurement, distribution, and administration plan to better implement the ordinance. The Ordinance also mandates the formulation of a community-based COVID-19 immunization plan by the City Health Office (CHO) along with the DOH Center for Health Development-Davao. The framework will have barangays and other community subsets as active partners in program execution to ensure thorough immunization coverage of persons, adequate and equitable access to the vaccine, and proper postimmunization attention and monitoring. Other agencies and the private sector are also enjoined to closely coordinate with the city government of Davao in the program's implementation. The CHO, being the lead agency of the COVID-19 immunization program, is mandated by the Ordinance to train health workers for vaccine handling, storage, and administration. The Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams (BHERTs) and community leaders shall actively assist the CHO in implementing the program. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 Electronic Immunization Registry (CEIR) shall be

the official platform for master listing and registration for COVID-19 vaccination. All health facilities in the city must submit their master lists through the CEIR, which the CHO will consolidate to prevent duplication. An immunization card, which will reflect the date of immunization, immunization round/ dose received, among other details, will be given to each person vaccinated under the Ordinance. Sec. 8 of the Ordinance also states that only vaccines with emergency use approval (UEA) and/or certificate of product registration (CPR) issued by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shall be selected and procured for the program. The Priority Eligible Group A includes frontline health workers, indigent senior citizens, remaining senior citizens, remaining indigent population, and uniformed personnel (AFP, PNP, PCG, BFP, CAFGU). The COVID-19 vaccination will be held in phases, depending on the delivery of vaccines in the country, and the deployment will be based on a sectoral approach within each priority group. The guidelines of the Philippine National Deployment and Vaccination Plan for COVID-19 vaccines shall be followed: Priority Eligible Group A - frontline health workers, indigent senior citizens, remaining senior citizens, remaining indigent population, and uni-

formed personnel (AFP, PNP, PCG, BFP, CAFGU); Priority Eligible Group B - all teachers and school workers, all government workers, essential workers, socio-demographic groups (PDLs, PWDs, IPs, Filipinos living in high-density areas), eligible students (primary, secondary, tertiary, and vocational), Filipino migrant workers, and all remaining Filipino workforce as determined by DOLE, DTI, and the Civil Service Commission; Priority Eligible Group C - all Filipino citizens not mentioned in Groups A and B. The immunization program will run until at least 70 to 85 percent of the city's population are immunized to achieve herd immunity. Exempted from the city's COVID-19 immunization program are those declared by a medical professional to have any allergies or found to exhibit adverse reactions to vaccines; those with prevailing medical conditions and advised to refrain from immunization; those covered by contraindication clauses made by vaccine manufacturers and suppliers of the respective vaccines; those who object based on religious and cultural grounds; those exempted as provided for by other laws or statutes; those who object based on philosophical grounds, those who choose not to be immunized; and those who have availed of or plan to avail of COVID-19 immunization through other means.

DQR...

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checkpoints and establishments. “Yes, i-confirm nato na sya nga mandatory na atong pag-gamit sa atong DQR nato. So meaning, kung mosulod ta sa mga establishments nga enclosed, kinahanglan na ta magpa-scan sa atong DQR. It’s either gamit atoang own DQR or pwede pud nato i-scan ang DQR sa establishment. Kung mosulod ta sa specific stores sa sulod sa mall, mao to sila ang mandatory nga magscan sa DQR (Yes, I would like to confirm that the use of our DQR will be mandatory, meaning, if we enter into establishments that are enclosed, we should undergo scanning using our respective DQR. It’s either we use our own or scan the DQR of the establishment. If we enter a specific store inside the mall, that is the time they will require us to scan our DQR),” he said.

EMERGING...

He also added that the Task Force Davao and the Davao City Police Office have temporarily suspended the scanning of DQR codes in all entry points and checkpoints in the city following the DQR system upgrade. “I-confirm pud nato ang information nga nahatag sa Task Force Davao nga temporarily nasuspend ang scanning sa mga checkpoints only, because naa tay idungag nga feature sa DQR nga specific nga magamit sa atong mga checkpoint sa Task Force Davao ug Davao City Police nato (I would like also to confirm the information that the Task Force Davao has temporarily suspended the scanning in checkpoints only because we are adding special features in the DQR that is specific to the scanning process in checkpoints to help our Task Force Davao and

Davao City Police),” Ortonio explained. Meanwhile, Ortonio said that the local government is pushing for penalties to establishments that are not complying with the mandate. “Naa tay pending for approval sa mga penalties sa mga non-compliant nga establishments, naa na na sya sa atong City Council and naghulat na lang ta nga maapprove (We have set penalties for non-compliant establishments that are now pending for approval in the City Council and we are still waiting for its approval),” he said. According to Executive Order No. 2 series of 2021, all individual offices and enclosed establishments shall be required to scan the DQR of individuals entering their premises or post their establishment DQR for contract tracing beginning Feb. 3, 2021.

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following pandemic-induced stress last year.” “Consequently, EM asset valuations do not appear overly stretched, reducing the risk of a sudden snapback in prices,” it said. Another factor why the report considers the low probability of any sudden EM financial condition tightening vis-à-vis the recent jumps in US treasury rates is the “rising long-term yields also reflect growing market optimism around the pace of US eco-

nomic recovery in the second half of 2021.” “A stronger US economy will lift demand for EM exports and reinforce the growth rebound taking place across most major emerging economies,” the report said. It also noted, “the increase in US treasury yields –and the repricing of US interest rate expectations– is likely to remain gradual and orderly, given that US monetary authorities will likely retain a dovish policy bias even as additional fiscal stimulus

is delivered.” “Indeed, we expect the Fed to calibrate policy gradually and transparently to minimize the risk of a sudden repricing along the maturity curve, a view reinforced by its adoption of an average inflation targeting framework last year,” it said. The report added “alongside other central banks, the Fed will also seek to ensure sufficient dollar liquidity, which will help to minimize stress in the financial markets.” (PNA)

Parents and legal guardians of minors and other persons of legal age who will not avail or those who will refuse the immunization will not be penalized. Prohibited under the ordinance are the importation, use, distribution, and administration of any unregistered or unapproved COVID-19 vaccines; administration of any COVID-19 vaccine by any untrained or unauthorized individual; commercial sale and distribution of vaccines granted EUA; giving/adminis-

tration of COVID-19 vaccines outside the identified priority groups and manufacturer recommendations. Any violation of these prohibitions shall be punishable by imprisonment of not less than six months to one year or a fine of P5,000 or both at the discretion of the court. On the other hand, the Ordinance also mandates the creation of the COVID-19 Immunization Program Task Force and Local Vaccination Operations Center and Local Adverse Events Following

Immunization (AEFI) Committee Specific to COVID-19 Immunization. The Ordinance also calls on a massive and simultaneous and coordinated education and information campaign from the public and private sectors, including mass media, civil society groups, religious and cultural organizations, among others. The city government shall allocate funds for the implementation of the program as mandated by the ordinance.

MINDANAO TIMES

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2021

DAVAO 3 SURE PAWNSHOP, INC. NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All pawned items that expire during the month of DECEMBER 2020 - JANUARY 2021 must be renewed or redeemed two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not renewed or redeemed it will be sold to public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00 a.m.

Davao Ros-Ver Pawnshop, Incorporated Ilustre St., Davao City Tel # 224-1204; 222-6086

AUCTION SALE! The DAVAO ROS-VER PAWNSHOP, INC. and NEW PAG-ASA PAWNSHOP will be having its JOINT AUCTION on all unredeemed pawned items left during the month of December 2020. The said items will be sold to the public at the following VENUE AND DATE. Gipahibalo ang publiko na ang DAVAO ROS-VER PAWNSHOP, INC. og ang NEW PAGASA PAWNSHOP; magsubasta sa tanang prenda nga naremata atong Disyembre 2020. Ang tanang prenda dungan nga ibaligya sa publiko sa mga sumusunod nga dapit og petsa:

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang DAVAO 3 SURE PAWNSHOP, INC., maga-subasta sa tanan nga nag expire sa bulan sa DISYEMBRE 2020 - ENERO 2021. Ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.

BRANCHES

AUCTION DATE

TEL. NOS

SAN PEDRO BUHANGIN

FEB. 16, 2021 FEB. 16, 2021

225-0033 241-1071

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firearms after the clash. Lt. Col. Vercisio San Jose Jr., commander of the 1st Special Forces Battalion, said the slain rebels were part of around 30 combined elements of the NPA's SubRegional Command 4 (SRC4) and Sub-Regional Command 5 (SRC5). Vercisio said the first encounter took place when soldiers conducting operations were attacked by the rebels. They returned fire, which resulted in a 30-minute battle. "During the first encounter, there were four enemies died and in the second encounter, another one died," he added.

BDO...

They also captured six high-powered firearms composed of three M16 rifles, two grand rifles, and an M14 rifle from the NPA. Vercisio confirmed no casualty on their side, and a pursuit operation is ongoing against the rebels. He further said the encounter happened when soldiers responded to the report about the presence of an armed group extorting food and money from the residents and businesses. Brig. Gen. Ferdinand Barandon, the commander of 403rd Infantry Brigade, said the incident on proved that the communities have withdrawn their support for the NPA and

are now more willing to help the government. Maj. Gen. Andres Centino, the commander of the 4th Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Diamond, said security operations would continue against the rebels until they surrender to the government or abandon the armed struggle. "Again, we are calling the remaining rebels to lay down your arms, join the government's call for peace, and avail of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration program so you will have a peaceful and productive life with your family," he added. By Rhoda Grace B. Saron

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positively identified Louvaine and told us that she was really there,” Espina told local reporters Wednesday. Espina arrived in the city on January 23 and sought the help of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTFELCAC) and local officials in Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental. “I was told that she [Louvaine] was starving and had a swollen knee. I am hoping that I could find her and return her home,” she said. Recruitment timeline Espina described her daughter as a smart student at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP). In 2016, while the 16-year-old student was still in Grade 11, she said Louvaine was recruited to the NPA by members of Anakbayan. From there, Espina said

BOTICARD...

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ing return and day when the guaranteed earnings could be claimed. In addition, Chiyuto has offered a 5% referral commission and held raffles with brand new cars and motorcycles as prizes to attract more investors. The scheme involves the sale and offer of securities to the public in the form of investment contracts, whereby a person invests his money in a common enterprise and is led to expect profits primarily from the efforts of others, according to the SEC. Section 8 of Republic Act No. 8799, or The Securities Regulation Code (SRC), provides that securities shall not be sold or offered for sale or distribution within the Philippines, without a registration statement duly filed with and approved by the SEC. Chiyuto initially registered as a sole proprietorship

MA FLIES...

with the Department of Trade and Industry and subsequently as an OPC with the SEC. However, it has never secured a secondary license from the Commission as issuer of securities or broker dealer nor registered any securities for public offering pursuant to the SRC. “Clearly, Creative Wealth OPC’s members were lured to invest their money not for an existing legitimate business enterprise but simply because they are guaranteed a 100% return of the same within a definite period,” the order read. “[T]he act of Creative Wealth OPC and Chiyuto in selling/offering unregistered securities operates as a fraud to the public which, if unrestrained, will likely cause grave or irreparable injury or prejudice to the investing public.” The SEC emphasized that the certificate of registration

granted to Chiyuto explicitly prohibited it from soliciting, accepting, or taking investments or placements from the public, as well as issuing investment contracts, without securing a secondary license. Accordingly, in a letter dated February 2, the SEC Enforcement and Investor Protection Department subsequently directed Chiyuto to show cause why its certificate of registration should not be revoked and no administrative sanctions should be imposed against it and its directors, officers and nominees. The Commission warned the public against investing in Chiyuto and other entities engaged in unauthorized investment-taking activities as early as August 18, 2020 through an advisory, as well as through an investor alert posted on its official Facebook page on October 23, 2020.

Three years after losing her daughter, Espina said she remains optimistic about finding her daughter. “Our lives are no longer normal. I want my child back,” she said, adding that local officials in the two provinces and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have already assured help in searching for Louvaine. Espina is a member of the "Hands Off Our Children" group, composed of parents who accuse leftist organizations such as Anakbayan and Kabataan Party-list of facilitating their children's recruitment into the NPA. Along with the Communist Party of the Philippines, the NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. (PNA)

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cerns of our clients is their health. Following the success of CARD e-Doctor, we, at BotiCARD, initiated CARD e-Pharmacist to make sure that our clients have easy access to seek advice about their health problems and discuss possible treatment that could

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her daughter began disappearing from their house frequently. She later found out her daughter had been attending rallies organized by leftist organizations. “That’s the time my daughter changed. I noticed that her Facebook posts were already different as she was posting something that is antigovernment," she said. Espina said she tried to get along with her daughter’s ideology, hoping she could keep her. “For the sake of keeping my daughter, I agreed and allowed her to join rallies as long as it will happen only at the PUP. But she said she already chose a path and that she won’t go to school anymore because she is now facilitating recruits into the organization,” she added. Espina said her daughter had not been seen home since 2018.

cure them.” Through CARD e-Pharmacist, CARD clients and the general public can have immediate access to medical advice and information from health practitioners by using the online platform. “Since the use of digital platform contin-

ues to grow, this is an effective and convenient way to help and reach our clients nationwide. CARD e-Pharmacist offers medical advice, diagnose them following a series of questions, and help the clients with the right prescriptions at the comfort of their home,” she added.

the use of the science-based tool PCIP or provincial commodity investment plan developed by DA-PRDP as a guide in attaining growth for the agri-fisheries sector in 2021. “The Philippine Rural Development Project will follow the lead of Secretary Dar in the OneDA Framework and follow through on DA’s Twelve Strategies for 2021 by continuing to use the scientific tools at our disposal and delivering quality subprojects

that will help farmers and fisherfolk in Mindanao thrive in the years to come. Together we will continue to build on what we have accomplished in the previous years to reap a bountiful harvest in the years to come,” added Oñate. Deputy Project Director Noel Provido led the discussions for the meeting which keyed-in on addressing gaps in sub-project implementation throughout the Cluster and lay-down strategies to resolve these issues.

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safety, and brave through all sorts of natural calamities in the conduct of our duties and in keeping our commitments to the Project. Battered and bruised we may have been, but through our concerted efforts we have proven that we can overcome crisis as long as we work together, and I would like to commend everyone for this,” Oñate said. Oñate also reiterated the Project’s support for Sec. William Dar’s OneDA Framework which includes