MINDANAO TIMES, February 8-9, 2023

Not a ‘conspirator’

Felonia acquitted in King murder

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

“The court reiterates that the act or declaration of a conspirator relating

to conspiracy and during its existence maybe given in evidence against a coconspirator, but after the conspiracy is over, it must

Driver in deadly accident sued

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

THE person tagged for the death of a working student last month has been sued, Tuesday.

Dela Rey said the suspect, Jester Silaya Yucosing, is facing cases of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide, serious physical injury and damage to property.

Yucosing is also sued for violating Article 275 of the Revised Penal Code for abandoning Ana Mae Talili, the main victim, and her boyfriend, Jayraid

Damaulao, who also suffered injuries when the vehicle the former was driving bumped the motorcycle that the victims were riding.

the cases were filed by Anthony Talili, Ana Mae’s father, and Damaulao, who was the driver of the motorcycle.

Talili was buried on Sunday.

PBBM backs higher tax on luxury goods

MANILA – It is "reasonable" to impose higher taxes on luxury or nonessential goods, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday.

In a media interview, Marcos backed Albay Rep. Joey Salceda's proposal to raise the nonessential goods tax from the current 20 percent to 25 percent and expand the list of luxury items.

"So, palagay ko naman (I think), it’s reasonable that we will tax the consumption side of those

consuming luxury items," he said on the sidelines of the Bureau of Internal Revenue's (BIR) event at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.

To date, Section 150 of the National Internal Revenue Code imposes a 20-percent tax on the price of jewelry, perfumes and yachts.

Under Salceda's House Bill (HB) 6993, the tax rate on non-essential goods will be adjusted to 25 percent.

Body formed for digitalization of revenue-generation program

Dela Rey said the cases the regular filing system after Yucosing surrendered days after then former President Rodrigo R. Duterte dangled P500,000 in reward for the resolution of the case.

“At the time of the incident, wala si vice mayor. But it took them how many

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THE city government has created a technical working group that will develop the digitalization program for its revenue generation systems.

Mayor Sebastian Duterte signed Executive Order 3 Series of 2023 that created the study body as the same order aims “to integrate the Business Per-

mit and Licensing System (BPLS), Real Property Tax Administration System (RPTAS)/Tax Mapping System, Integrated Infrastructure Permit System (IIPS), and Online Payment System into a centralized portal, the Davao City Citizens’ Service Portal, where residents can access various services

offered by the city government.”

The program will get support from the Aboitiz Group which is committed to help the city government through collaboration in software development, hardware, or consultancy services.

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expanding Davao Light’s area

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews)—The provincial government of Davao del House Bill 6740 seeking to expand the franchise area of the Aboitiz-owned Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) to eight additional areas.

Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib, in a statement on Tuesday, said that the proposed measure is a “necessary piece of legislation” to address the

perennial problem of power supply and exorbitant power rates encountered by residents of the province.

“HB 6740, if enacted into law, is a major milestone for the province of Davao del Norte as the expansion of the energy services provided by Davao Light will bring about a positive change to the lives of our constituents, providing them with reliable and efficient power supply,” he said.

He added that this would lead to a more sustainable and productive environment, driving economic growth and development in the province.

The new bill, authored by Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Partylist representative Margarita Ignacia B. Nograles, was months after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vetoed HB 10554, which sought to amend Republic Act 11515,

extending for another 25 years the franchise granted to DLPC.

HB 10554 would have placed Tagum City, Island Garden City of Samal, and the municipalities of Asuncion, Kapalong, New Corella, San Isidro, and Talaingod under the franchise area of DLPC.

These areas are being serviced by the North Davao Electric Cooperative Inc. (NORDECO), which

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COUNCILORS Louie John Bonguyan and Bernie Al-ag join SM Supermalls Mindanao regional operations manager Jonathan Nick Santos in witnessing an owner of an electric vehicle use the charging station of the mall on Monday, Feb. 6. BING GONZALES

Mapa said the rate of price increments of goods and services in January this year is also higher than theary 2022.

He said the main driver to the uptrend in January

“The largest item that gas and other fuels is the rental, housing rental. Be-

cause of the opening up of the economy, (in) January, I think they have adjusted the rates,” he added in mixed English and Filipino.

Mapa said rental rates in the past three years during the height of the pandemic have been stable, in 2020, 1.3 percent in 2021

and electricity rates have contributed to the acceleration of price increases in the previous month.

Increasing prices of

food and non-alcoholic beverages also shared to

driven by more expensive prices of vegetables, tubers and the likes; milk, other dairy products and eggs; and fruits and nuts.

The third largest con-ary 2023 is restaurants and accommodation services.crease in prices in January basket, led by fruits and nuts; vegetables, tubers,

PSAC, gov’t launch digital movement

THE Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Digital Infrastructure convenes the GoDigital Pilipinas

Filipino citizens through technology, for a connected and inclusive society. The campaign heeds the call of the government to address the risk of a digital divide by promoting digital literacy and building a sustainable digital ecosystem, of rapid digitalization, no Filipino is left behind.

The GoDigital move-

launched on Monday, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) public forum

“From Plan to Action: Philippine Development Plan

Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).

During his meeting

Infrastructure Sector last January 12, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. gave his full support echoed in his speech at the

NEDA forum.

“Every part of society must be part of this transto put together these best minds that can apply their particular talents to the -

forming our sectors in key areas, such as digitalization, in order to build a create better government programs,” the President said.

GoDigital Pilipinas move-

Firm recognized

digitalization initiativesskilling of marginalized Filipinos in collaboration Inter-Agency Council on Philippine Digital Workforce,” he added.

the administration’s sixyear socioeconomic agen-

encapsulated in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP). The PDP’s ultimate goal is to reinvigorate job

TELEPERFORMANCE

the “Best Place to Work -

mation Technology and Business Process Manage-

spearheaded by ICT Davao Inc. and sponsored by the Davao City Investment Promotion Center (DCIPC), the brave and innovative

businesses that chose to fight despite the near-insurmountable challenges posed by the COVID-pandemic.

During the Innovation Summit 2022 at Acacia Hotel Davao, Teleperformance Davao received the Maprise category.

The committee plans to

MANILA, Philippines –

P&A Grant Thornton, one of the leading audit and the country today, is set tosary to mark its rich history, celebrate its current success, and unveil future plans and goals.

years of existence, P&A Grant Thornton has since stood out in the field of -

entele and competitors. It made its mark as an exuberant young firm in

its early years of providing unlimited top-notch service to dynamic organizations, and as an audit and advisory firm brimming

and driven by its “gobeyond” mindset.

This year’s anniversary theme is “Shaping a Vi-

descriptive of P&A Grant Thornton’s long-term commitment to spark inspiration among stakeholders, innovate and transform,mote sustainability, and foster stronger collaboration among stakeholders as a catalyst of change.

Anniversary Celebration marks another poignant milestone in the history of P&A. For us, it is more than just a reminder of our journey throughout the years. It

history, three qualities stand out – bold perspectives, divergent thinking, and

Marivic Españo, Chairperson and CEO of P&A Grant Thornton.

the Firm envisions a funerships and increased

ernment, investors, and other local stakeholders, Grant Thornton business

“At P&A Grant Thornstrategic capabilities into achieve in becoming an even more effective role model in the industry and added Marivic.

The auspicious event

Hotel in Makati.

Aside from the highly anticipated performance of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, one of the highlights of the event is the special segment dedicated the Grant Thornton community: Rodger Flynn, Grant Thornton’s Regionalbilities for APAC and Peter

Bodin, the CEO of Grant Thornton International. but inspiring messages Thornton’s anniversary.

P&A Grant Thornton founders – Ben Punongbayan and Jose Araullo

lead the presentation of the current undertakings of P&A Grant Thornton, as the Firm’s long-term plans. Clients of the Firm,the event. A separate pro-

be celebrating the anniversary on separate dates.

spotlight on the Firm’s vision for the coming yearsment to provide distinctive Grant Thornton’s stamp of quality and excellence.PR

TELEPERFORMANCE Davao Site Director Abby Casabar and VisMin Marketing Senior Manager Levi Trio receive the award on behalf of Teleperformance.

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Cora enhances entrance to DavOr

KNOWING -

This is part of the provincial government continuous efforts to strengthen the tourism industry of the province through various collaborative capacity-building projects with the local government units and national agencies.

Corazon N. Malanyaon, together with DSWD Provincial Coordinator Jerrybelle Gonzales, Banaybanay Mayor held a meeting with the Pintatagan Welcome Park Vendors Association members to discuss perspectives for enhancing the vendor stalls along the Welcome Park.

To further her vision of making Davao Oriental a top

enter the province's premises.

"I want our visitors to be enthralled by the splendor of our natural treasures, the pristine condition of our surroundings, and the welcoming warmth of our people. Let us make it clear to them why they should come here from the very moment they step in Davao Oriental,” Malanyaon remarked.

Larcia, for his part, voiced his fervent support for the provincial government's initiatives and even encouraged the association's members to cooperate fully and do their best to sustain the assistance provided by Malanyaon. He also disclosed intentions of redesigning the stalls to improve their aesthetics, which will undoubtedly impact the park's overall image.

Store vendors are elated about the provincial government’s plan to improve their stalls to attract visitors and guests passing through the province. Speaking on behalf of her fellow vendors, association president Jocelyn C. Celocia conveyed her gratitude towards LGU Banaybanay and Malanyaon for all the support they have extended. She also pledged to lead her members well to make these endeavors successful. -

ment assistance, the vendors will also undergo tourism awareness and skills training and seminars courtesy of the Provincial Tourism -

P31-B illegal drugs seized in 2022: reports Palace

MANILA — Around PHP30.9 billion worth of illegal drugs have been seized during the conduct of over 37,000 law enforcement operations in 2022, Malacañang said on Tuesday.

This was revealed by Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil in a news release, citing the Philippine Drug Enforce-

ment Agency's (PDEA) 2022 accomplishment report presented to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

"The government’s intensified anti-narcotics

Palace announces more appointments

MANILA – Malacañang on

Tuesday released the latest appointments in two departments under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Among the new appointments was Mary Lyn Charisse Lagamon who was named as Presidential Assistant I of the Office of the Appointments under the Office of the President. Lagamon's appointment date was Jan. 18, 2023, according to the Presidential Communications

Marcos also named Vicente Homer Revil as acting administrator and member of the Board of Trustees of the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA).

His date of appointment was Feb. 6, 2023, the PCO

said.

Meanwhile, Jovy Bernabe was appointed as an acting member of the LWUA's Board of Trustees.

Bernabe's appointment date was Feb. 6, 2023. Marcos to Lagamon, Revil, and Bernabe in Malacañang Palace on Monday.

The LWUA is a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) with a specialized lending function mandated by law to promote and oversee the development of water supply systems in provincial cities and municipalities outside of Metro Manila.

building at the MWSS-LWUA Compound located at Balara, Quezon City. (PNA)

campaign has resulted to the seizure of some PHP30.9 billion worth of illegal drugs in 2022, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported

to President Ferdinand R.

"The PDEA reported that among the commonly used drugs include methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu, marijuana and methylenedioxymethamphetamine or ecstasy,

with majority of those arrested last year were involved in shabu-related cases," she added.

from the multi-billion worth of drugs seized by law enforcement agencies, the PDEA also destroyed

around PHP27.8 billion worth of various dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals (CPECS).

"Some 237 marijuana sites were also eradicated, resulting in the destruction

Remulla, UN expert meet for forensics upgrade program

MANILA – An initial group of 35 medical examiners will receive training to upgrade their skills in forensic pathology under Dr. Morris Tidball-Binz.

Department of Justice

Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla met with TidballBinz, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Killings, Tuesday.

UN Resident Coordinator to the Philippines Gustavo Gonzalez joined the meeting.

“We’ve already prepared a class for 35 medical doctors. We will also have prosecutors and senior

2 alleged Japanese crime ring members deported

MANILA – Two Japanese nationals who are alleged members of a crime ring behind a series of violent robberies in their home country were deported on Tuesday.

In a statement, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Toshiya Fujita and Kiyoto Imamura, both 38, boarded a Japan under maximum security.

Fujita, apprehended by the BI Fugitive Search Unit in Barangay Anilao Proper in Mabini, Batangas on Feb. 21, 2021, has been tagged by Japanese authorities as a senior member of an organized fraud group engaged in a phone-based scam.

An arrest warrant was reportedly issued against him in Tokyo.

Imamura was arrested a day after Christmas in

2019 after attempting to depart from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terreportedly had a warrant of arrest in his country for theft.

Both faced local cases in the Philippines, which were subsequently dismissed.

They were deported for violating the terms and conditions of their visas for being fugitives, as well as being risks to public interest.

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla also conWatanabe and Tomonobu Saito will be deported Wednesday, although the BI statement said they haveabe is.

“One of them is Luffy. It’s only the Japanese police who can tell. One of the

four is Luffy. I don’t know who among them but there were 24 cellphones and two tablets recovered that were already turned over to the Japanese police,” Remulla told reporters.

Watanabe is the alleged leader of the group, with their most recent heist resulting in the killing of a 90-year-old woman in Komae, western Tokyo.

He reportedly coordinated with his henchmen via smartphone using a messaging application to carry out robberies in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.

Remulla said the Pasay Regional Trial Court Branch 109 has dismissed the remaining case of Violation Against Women and Their Children law (Republic Act No. 9262) against Watanabe and Saito.

The supposed complainants have not been

prosecutors who will be asked to join this exercise because the capacity building is not only for forensic pathology but also investigative work,” Remulla told reporters.

The funds may come from the UN Joint Program (UNJP).

“We asked the UNJP to fund this exercise to have most probably hold 14 to 21 days of seminar for twice this

year so we will be able to follow up the skills of those involved,” Remulla added.

Remulla said it was a “very good meeting.”

“We agreed on the capacity building for the country for the future as a way forward to many of the things missing from the legal system and that capacity building is very important for the police and NBI (National Bureau

of Investigation) and even the military so we will have a way to address wrongful death situations and be able to follow orders by the DOJ in the future,” he said.

Remulla previously said Tidball-Binz is visiting to boost the country’s capability in examining wrongful deaths, not as a special rapporteur.

“Capacity building is

The Long Week’s End

LIFE is good after all. For a while longer, I set aside Buddha’s drop-dead claim that it is otherwise. His Life is cruel starting line staved off for one weekend. Apparently, it started with an unexpected private message from a former tennis buddy and a very close friend during the 70s who had then moved to faraway lands. More than a few days prior, he and his wife were in town for a order for us three.

Our lunch date eventually led to another invitation to attend a tennis activity, something we had not done together in so many years. The event turned up to be a reunion of old friends, racquetnow-extinct facilities which was once called public tennis courts. As these courts gave way to city government buildings, our specie had dispersed in all directions, later settling in subdivision courts and other facilities mostly provided by the private sector.

The way all reunions go, the actual hours for playing time naturally became loosely interspersed with raucous recollections of decades-old antics and stories, not to mention a nostalgic review of Davao as it was during the 70s and onward. Then late in the evening, like clockwork the happy gathering of old friends with beer and what else, karaoke.

Part of the weekend likewise entailed what others amusingly refer to nowadays as the happy-wife-happy-life savvy. Not so with me in this case. My partner had asked if I could accompany her to watch a cinema reload concert of BTS, one of her favorite Korean antidotes for stress. While not really keen on modern-day music trends, I was admittedly curious what the buzz was really all about.

After all, what had gone in the back of my mind was Mr. Leoncio Deriada’s booming reprimand in our high school year.

The now-late moderator had once said ”one does not deserve to have a say on something one has not experienced.” I have read a lot of bashers and I wondered if they even got to see what they openly and loosely criticize.

In a nutshell, the experience of a BTS concert had surprised me tremendously. Not so much for the drone-camera weaving into their intricate dive patterns and the artistic cinematic editing the production involved created, but for the Korean audience’s participation which featured the latest techno sync available. Not to be outdone, the local fanatics, most of whom came with their own light sticks (you’d have to research what’s this) shrieked in unison and for some moments, it felt like they were actually in Busan watching live. Incidentally, later on, my matey told me, the viewers’ spectrum spread widely, from grannie, to mom, their daughters, some boyfriends and an old man sitting in one corner. A weekend like no other. Just so glad to experience it. Life is good.

EDITORS’ NOTE:

WE have some members of the present Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City who we would consider friends because of our profession, by our friendship with their father of mother who also served in previous Councils, and because of our personal interactions with them when we were still working with an electric utility in the city.

We know that some of our acquaintances in the local lawmaking body are chairmen, vice chairmen, or members of the various committees of the Sanggunian.

We do not know if we are correct in what we learned that the chair of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources is our friend Councilor Tek Ocampo unsolicited recommendation for his committee to review the existing ordinance on the city government’s mode of taxation which was revised several years ago. It is our take that some taxes levied on certain businesses and related endeavors are already outmoded and not any more attuned to the present time.

To cite one such area of outmoded taxation level is on charges collected from concessionaires of sand, gravel, mountain mix, lime stone, and above all stone boulders. Under the present taxation ordinance of Davao City how much is collected from each truckload or cubic meter of these resources? How much is the business permit fees being levelled on concessionaires?

We suggest that our friend Councilor Tek go over the business is drawing so much of the city’s natural resources but paying so measly amount to the local government.

Only about three years back, or shortly before the onset of the CoViD pandemic, we had a friend who worked or CENRO. He is now working in another local government nearby after having married a resident of that city. He was once assigned in a checkpoint somewhere in the third district to check on the number of dump trucks loaded with the natural resources we have earlier mentioned here.

The giant dump trucks are owned by a concessionaire the 3rd district side of that famous natural waterway. And these trucks, mind you, are so huge that in our estimate one full load could be about 10 cubic meters.

And since the start of the pandemic until at present we had been more or less permanently residing in our rural residence which is along the road where the trucks pass by, we had the opportunity to monitor the number of trips the concessionaire’s vehicle have in just one day – roughly from 10 to 15 at most trips.

From what we learned the boulders are reportedly supCoastal Road project, or are delivered to a stone crushing plant where these are converted into small rough pieces which are ideal for mixing with concrete for building construction purposes.

Our friend once told us that it is on the hauling that money are made by some individuals from the CENRO and even at the Barangay government levels. Most of the people manning CENRO checkpoints allegedly do not declare the true load volume but in the process get some reward money from the concession operators.

Assuming that the load volume is say, ten cubic meters of sand, gravel, mountain mix, lime stone or stone boulders and what is declared is only 5 cubic meters, how much does the city lose and how much goes to the pocket of corrupt individuals.

And the concessionaire who has that area along Davao River 3rd district side has been for years, made the milkdays that the barangay and SK elections are drawing near.

BOOK REVIEW: SO MUCH GOODNESS

Stories and Thoughts in My Life Journey

Author: Bert Cacayan

Published by Alberto Reserva Cacayan Davao City, 2023

A Glimpse into a Person’s Soul A SOJOURNER’S VIEW

KARL M. GASPAR CSSR

The world today has been labelled VUCA by a few social scientists, that is, it is a world that is volatile, unorganized, confusing and ambivalent. Especially as a result of the health scare brought about by COVID-19 pandemic, the string of devastating natural calamities, the Ukraine War, the economic crisis and instability of many governments, one can understand why mental health has become a major area of concern across the world. We are all bombarded with stress and anxiety as life on Earth seems to have moved towards a dystopian future.

We need a respite from a life lived in fear, grief and worries. Not through an escape into an existence that wallows in various addictions (alcohol, drugs, and promiscuity) or mainly spent in escapist entertainment. Not through staying put in our own little comfort zones enjoying the luxuries of life without any care about the needs of others, societal ills, and environmental degradation. But by digging deep into a deeper appreciation of what are still the positive elements making our lives meaningful and mobilizing our inner strength to sustain our commitment to make the world a better place for all creatures!

This invigorating process can be assisted through various ways, including reaching out to the needy and most abandoned, prayer and contemplation, a walk in the forests, playing games with children and reading a book. One book that can be recommended for this purpose has just been published and the reader who gets a copy of this book could be inspired to face the challenges posed by the VUCA world of today.

The title—So Much Goodness: Stories and Thoughts in My Life Journey—captures what this book is all about, namely, a celebration of life’s goodness that one person has been gifted with. It is thus a eulogy to one’s life, detailing all that one needs to be grateful in life, highlighting the positive in the midst of life’s travails and pointing out the blessings that make such a difference in our human existence. It thus generates energy towards living a life with a purpose!

The author, Bert Cacayan, is a true blood Mindanawon. Born and growing up in a working class family in a rural town (Buenavista, Agusan del Norte), acquiring an education in mostly schools in Agusan and Davao, he had had an extensive exposure to the ugly and harsh realities among the poor and oppressed—from Mindanao to various Southeast Asian countries where he later on served in various development agencies.

Cacayan’s book celebrates! And one has to read the autobiography or memoirs, although after reading the book one does have a fair idea who Bert Cacayan is and what his life is all about. But it is a rare book that allows us to penetrate through the brilliant mind of the author, but also provides us a glimpse of his soul. For there are parts of the book that Cacayan speaks from the depths of his heart and one needs to read slowly the texts so as not to miss the inner meanings.

So what kind of a book is So Much Goodness? It is an anthology constituted by poems (40 of them mainly constituting Chapter I), essays, letters, parables, stories enunciated, so are his principles in life, the values he hope to pass on to his children, beliefs that matter to humanity, ideas that we should consider for our own lives and more. In the poem, “Be Humble,” he writes:

Be brave. Be humble. Be committed. Firmly standing up to values and principles

Supporting the needy, lowly and vulnerable. Protecting the ravaged environment

Partnering with people working for change. Slowly

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Then we have this other downside that bigtime concessionaires are adversely doing against the city government. With their giant trucks and the frequency of the trips hauling extremely heavy loads, the taxes the concessionaires are paying the city do not even compensate the value it has contributed to the damage made on the roads that are the trucks’ usual route.

These are the reasons why we are strongly recommending to our friend Councilor Tek, or any other mem-

and steadily actualizing life’s dreams.

Back to his roots, early on it was quite clear that Bert had the makings of a scholar whose brilliant mind will be tapped for development work. In both high school and college, he graduated as valedictorian. He studied philosophy and theology at the St. Francis Xavier College Seminary and the Regional Major Seminary of Mindanao in Davao City, and the Loyola School of Theology in Quezon City, Philippines.

He was elected as the Executive Secretary of the MSPC Secretariat from 1980 to 1983, and soon after, became a management consultant to funding agencies in Europe, such as NOVIB-Oxfam, Cordaid (Catholic Organization for Relief and Development Aid), and CIDSE (International Cooperation for Development and Solidarity), particularly its program for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Cacayan followed management courses in the Netherlands and in Germany. Meanwhile, he became a member of Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians (EATWOT) ) and a founding member of the Lay Forum Philippines and the Lay Organization in Mindanao (KALAMI).

Later, he founded the Managing Alternatives Group Incorporated (MAGI), a management training-consultancy institute based in Davao City, and the Amaya Lay Foundation Incorporated (ALFI), which served the needs of widows and orphans of spouses and fathers who perished during Martial Law in Mindanao.

From 1997 to 2017, Cacayan worked with terre desnances and supports projects working for children’s rights, women empowerment, and environmental protection, serving as the Philippine Country Coordinator; and for 11 years and then worked as the Regional Coordinator for Southeast Asia, while being based in Bangkok, Thailand.

The book—with a total of 225 pages which have photos and drawings (by Nonoy Rodriguez)— is handsomely packaged by Doris Lois Rifareal. Abraham Garcia’s cover is also impressive. Five chapters and an Epilogue constitute the book’s content. Chapter 1 is a collection of poems. From the titles of the poems, one can tell that the poet-author’s thoughts centered on a number of themes: human goodness and positive values, life’s brutal realities, positive character traits, self-care, theological discourses and concern for country.

In Chapter 2, the author shares stories and thoughts of past engagements that remain relevant and meaningful until today. The four articles in this chapter include a spirituality of hope in the context of poverty and opprespastoral experiences during the martial law years (19751986), particularly in lay empowerment, community organizing, and building basic communities. The fourth article provides the reader with a bird’s eye-view to his 20-year engagement with terre des hommes Germany. children’s rights are human rights and, thus, must be dethis chapter that provides us a window into appreciating Cacayan as a contextual theologian, following basically the framework of decoloniality. For apart from being a distinguished development worker and management consultant, he is also a theologian through an articulation of a lagutmon theology.

In Chapter 3, Cacayan writes about his friends and heroes, and the list includes Tranquilino Cabarrubias (a GKK peasant-leader martyred during martial law for his commitment to justice), Fr. Abesamis, his two colleagues

bers of the current Council, to review the present tax ordinance and introduce amendments to provisions where changes are already necessary.

We are certain though, that those concerned businessmade. But being unfair to a few privileged individuals may be most fair if the effects of the revision will be of its population.

during MSPCS days (Sr. Mary Fe Mendoza, RGS, and yours truly), the Missionaries of the Assumption (M.A. Sisters), Fr. Gervais Turgeon (philosopher), Francis Morales (revolutionary), Fely Soledad (educator), and Ed Caharian, (leader-manager). His tributes of his parents and uncle are also in this section.

Chapter 4 is on Play, Love, and Work. This chapter includes a letter the author wrote to his two sons—All David and Lukas—about the art of playing team basketball. It provides a fatherly advice to his sons for the love of the game which he played since childhood with his brothers. The second article reveals his thoughts on what makes a happy marriage. The third article discloses secrets on running a successful business enterprise as he gave pointers to a colleague from Myanmar who wanted to venture into a business enterprise. Her enterprise would have been a great success by now if not for the recent military coup. Two other articles are in this chapter: Gratitude for the Gentle Humanity and When the Real Fun Begins.

In Chapter 5, the author shares Learning from the Wisdom of the Andeans, followed by—A Call for Solidarity the People of Myanmar—Bert wrote about the recent history of Myanmar. He has had a few visits to this country and would have been exposed to the realities of their grassroots before the coup. With how the situation has further worsened, he is one voice advocating greater solidarity with the struggling Myanmarese people. In both articles, the author is clearly a person who is very contextualized locally, but has been also engaged globally. This chapter ends with an article on his Pilgrimage Walk in Camino de Santiago.

Clearly it is a life full of blessings in the actual persons he has known (family, friends and colleagues, exposure due to work opportunities, opportunity to serve the most abandoned, courageously surviving life’s adversities, including the risks and dangers of martial rule, and For all these, we can truly understand why he shouts out to the world – There is so much GOODNESS out there!

Which is why a person like Cacayan cannot be but a kind and caring person, compassionate and committed to be at the service of others. While clearly, Cacayan can easily belong to the list of a group of young men and women whose clarity of vision, strength of commitment, courage of purpose, brilliance of ideas, authenticity of spirit, kindness and graciousness and a deep sense of hope make them stand out as that generation’s model, it is this deep seem of care and compassion for others that make him stand out. In the book’s Epilogue the author leaves the reader with these inspiring words:

does not seem to know an end.

It is incessant. But we believe good will triumph.

Not at the end of time but in the here and now.

We don’t have to wait for Judgment Day to tame

And subdue evil once and for all.

We can do good each moment of our day,

In every place, to everyone, and for all.

Books are sold at P750 per copy, although church workers and development NGO workers are given special discounted price. Books can be ordered through the following: Luis Cacayan (09178806001) for those in Metro Manila and Luzon; Leo Cacayan (09633461586) for those in Caraga and Northern Mindanao, Nonoy Cacayan (09322161361) for Davao and Southern Mindanao, and Bert Cacayan (09295495809) for Visayas and international orders).

(MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. Redemptorist Brother Karl Gaspar is Mindanao’s most awardee, the highest honor the Davao City government bestows on its constituents. He recently moved to his new assignment in Cebu City.)

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

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All Pawned Items that expired during the month of SEPTEMBER 2022 must be renewed or redeemed Two (2) days before the Auction Schedule stated below. If not redeemed or renewed, it will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00 A.M.

Gibpahibalo ang tanan nga ang DIAGOLD PAWNSHOP, INC. magsubasta sa tanan nga nag expired hangtod sa bulan sa SETYEMBRE 2022, ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa na nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.

EXPIRY DATES AUCTION DATES DECEMBER 2022 FEBRUARY 09, 2023

9GEMS Pawnshop Inc.

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

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

ALL PAWNED ITEMS EXPIRED ON DECEMBER 2022 AND GADGETS THAT EXPIRES ON JANUARY 2023 WILL BE DISPLAYED IN A PUBLIC AUCTION ON FEBRUARY 14 , 2023 AT 9:00AM.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items that expired during the month of AUGUST 2022, if not renewed or redeemed will be sold to the public on FEBRUARY 16, 2023 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 AGOSTO 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong PEBRERO 16, 2023 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

All Pawned items that expired until the month of JUNE 2022, must be redeemed or renewed Two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not redeemed will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises at 9:00 A.M.

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GOLDVALUE PAWNSHOP, INC., maga subasata sa tanan nga nag-expired kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items that expired during the month of DECEMBER 2022 , 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 2022. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.

CPB-NGI PAWNSHOP, INC.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items that expired during the Months of SEPTEMBER 2022 (Regular Items) and OCTOBER 2022 (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

Main – San Pedro Cor. Anda Street Davao City Tel. Nos. (082) 221-1477; (082) 221-0355; (082)222-5039

Email us @ rosegoldpawnshopdavao@gmail.com

Highest Appraisal and Low Interest Rates at 3%

Rosegold Pawnshop

Lapu-lapu Street, Agdao Davao City

Tel. No. (082) 225-3637

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

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 AUGUST 16, 2022 TO SEPTEMBER. 15, 2022

If not redeemed or renewed on or before FEBRUARY 17, 2023 will be sold to the Public Auction on FEBRUARY 20-22, 2023 at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

(Fronting Queen Bank)

Tel. No. (082) 222-1561 ; (082) 321-0128

Email: goldstandardpawnshopdavao@gmail.com

Accepts: Jewelry, wholesaler and retailer on all kinds of jewelry

Highest Appraisal and Low Interest Rates at 3%

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All jewelry and other articles pawned at Goldstandard Pawnshop San Pedro, from AUGUST 16, 2022 TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 if not redeemed or renewed on FEBRUARY 17, 2023 will be sold to the Public Auction on FEBRUARY 20-22, 2023 at our Pawnshop premises from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items at METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP that expired if not redeemed or renewed Two (2) days before the Auction will be sold to the public on February 15, 2023.

Gipahibalo and tanan na ang METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nagexpired kung dili malukat o matubuan duha (2) ka adlaw una ang pagbaligya sa publiko karong Pebrero 15, 2023.

Roque

# 234-6367

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

PAWNS NOT REDEEMED/RENEWED WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER EXPIRY DATES WILL BE AUCTIONED ON AUGUST 17, 2022 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE RESPECTIVE PAWNSHOPS WHERE THE ITEMS WERE PAWNED.

GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP INC. / GABBY’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP INC.

All Pawned items at GOLDVISION PAWNSHOP, INC., that expired must be redeemed or renewed Two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not redeemed will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises at 9:00 A.M.

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GOLDVISION PAWNSHOP, INC., maga subasata sa tanan nga nag-expired, kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

General Lao, Toril

FEB. 16, 2023

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FEB. 10, 2023

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FEB. 28, 2023

FEB. 17, 2023

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FEB. 24, 2023

TEL NO.: 321-2185 / 234-4844

All Pawned items at GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP, INC. and GABBYS’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP, INC. that expired must be redeemed or renewed Two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not redeemed will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises at 9:00 A.M.

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GABBY’S BRILLIANT PAWNSHOP, INC. and GABBYS’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP, INC. maga subasata sa tanan nga nag-expired kung dili malukat ibaligya sa publiko sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

BRANCHES AUCTION DATE TEL. NOS. SAN PEDRO FEBRUARY 14, 2023 321-2185

FEB. 14, 2023

FEB. 14, 2023

FEB. 14, 2023

Bldg., Matina Crossing, Davao City

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be show by evidence other than such act of declaration, hence, the prosecution has fallen short of the parameters,” the 22-page ruling pointed out.

Among the failures of the prosecution, the decision pointed out, was the contradiction in the testimony of state witness Dave Labang who, at the start of the investigation, was among the accused.

The court pointed out that while Labang claimed he visited Felonia at the Regional Intelligence Unit two days before the incident, “however independent evidence tells otherwise.” The visit would have would link Felonia as the mastermind and Labang as the gunman in the murder.

Also included respondents in the charge sheet were brothers Rodel and Rommel dela Cerna.

Records of the case

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days bago i-report sa regional police director,” said Gultiano.

But she said that even without Yucosing surrendering to the authorities, there was a witness already that would lead to the identity of the driver.

“We’re happy na sinurrender ni vice mayor and hope that it will give justice to the family of the victim,”

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the city government in several key programs, including the emergency system 911 and the underground cabling of the downtown area.

Among the businesses of the group in the city are the Davao Light and Power Co. and the Therma South Inc., both into electricity services.

Another company, the Apo Agua Infrastructura, is setting up a P12 billion water project that it will supply to the city through the Davao City Water District.

Under the executive order, the study group is tasked to ensure the coordination between the city government and the Aboitiz Group.

The study group will also oversee the digitalization of the city’s revenuegenerating systems through integration with the citizens’ service portal.

The biggest task of the body is oversee and manage all aspects of the project, ensuring the successful digitalization and integration with the Davao City citizens’ Service Portal; provide periodic updates to the city mayor on

also showed that Rodel, a manager of a shooting range reportedly frequented by Felonia, was the driver of the motorcycle used in the crime, and brother Rommel was the lookout.

Lawyer Caesar Europa, Felonia’s legal counsel, said: “(W)e are very happy with the decision. You know it was a long, hard fought case especially for Col. Felonia,” Europa said as the latter had been detained since the start of the case.

The lawyer added that the ruling on the case will become the basis for Felonia to request that his be reinstated, although the issue has yet to be discussed.

King, a businessman from Cebu whose companies include several hotels and producer of health products, was shot dead

she added.

Based on the report, the victim was riding on the motorcycle driven by Damaulao when the incident took place. Instead of helping the victims, the driver of the other vehicle, a pickup truck, left them.

Talili died at the place of the incident, while her companion was brought to the hospital.

the progress of the project; develop policies and guidelines to guide the development of the project; and perform any additional duties as deemed necessary by a competent authority.

Under the technical working group, the mayor sits as its chair, the city administrator as co-chair and the city treasurer as the vice chair.

Members of the body include representatives of the City Information Technology Center, City Legaling Division (Business Bureau), City Assessor’s Planning and Development City Engineer, Office of and the Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on Information and Communication Technology.

There will also be a secretariat, composed of the City Information and Technology Center and the City Treasurer’s Office, which will support the body in administrative and secretarial duties.

By Rhoda Grace B. Saron

PBBM...

HB 6993 also proposes a 25-percent tax on wristwatches, bags, wallets and belts worth over PHP50,000; the sale of real property valued at over PHP100,000 per square meter; beverages above PHP20,000 per bottle; antiques worth more than PHP100,000; paintings over PHP1 million; and brand new or secondhand automobiles worth more than PHP10 million.

Marcos expressed support for the proposed measure, as he stressed the need to expand the coverage of tax imposition to more luxury items.

"I think right now the tax on luxury goods only and luxury goods as those who have put in some study on this know hindi nagbabago ang demand dyan kahit anong sitwasyon (that the demand never changes, whatever the situation may be)," he said.

"For the rest of us who are not necessarily consumers of luxury goods ay randam natin kapag bumagsak ang ekonomiya. Ngunit kung titignan ninyo, 'yung luxury items, mga

magagarang kotse, mga designer na damit at saka mga bag lahat, hindi nagbabago ang presyo niyan dahil may kaya ang mga bumibili (we can feel if there is an economic recession. However, the prices of luxury items, including luxury cars, designer bags and clothes remain constant because the rich can afford them)," Marcos added.

Salceda, chairperson of the House Ways and Means Committee, was elated by Marcos' apparent support for his proposal.

He said Marcos' explanation was "right," adding that the proposal to raise the tax on luxury goods will merely have a minimal impact on the sales of the nonessential items.

"Tama 'yung explanation niya na in elastic 'yung demand curve. So kahit taasan namin ang presyo, hindi naman masyadong makakaapekto sa output o benta (His explanation was right that the demand curve is inelastic. So, even though we raise the price, it will not really affect the sales)," Salceda told reporters. (PNA)

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has an existing franchise for the mainland until 2028 and Samal until 2033.

In her explanatory note, Nograles said HB 6740 would seek to expand the franchise of DLPC by including those same areas in the vetoed bill, and the municipality of Maco in the Davao de Oro in the jurisdiction of DLPC.

DLPC currently services Davao City, Panabo City, and the municipalities of Carmen, Dujali, and Sto. Tomas in Davao del Norte.

“Over the years, NORDECO has suffered fromtions within the cooperative which have led to inadequate infrastructure, piling debts to service providers including power suppliers, cancelled power supply contracts, excessive systems losses, and failure to energize parts of its franchise area even up to this time,” Nograles said.

She said NORDECO failed to address the problems and improve services within its franchise resulting in “frequent power outages, thereby impeding economic development.”

“The local officials acted on their constituents’ expressed desire to be liberated from NORDECO’s long-standing poor and unreliable electric service,” she stressed.

Nograles believed that expanding DLPC’s franchise “will redound to the greater good of the residents” and ensure “stable and reliable supply, and,

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and the likes; and sugar, confectionery and desserts.

On the other hand,tion last month include rice; fats; and ready-made food and other food products.

Capital Region (NCR) was at 8.6 percent, while in areas outside NCR (AONCR) was at 8.7 percent last month.

The biggest contributor to inflation in both NCR and AONCR in January is

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creation and accelerate poverty reduction for a prosperous, inclusive, and resilient Philippines. The public forum “From Plan to Action” highlights the key features of the PDP and the next steps both government and non-government sectors are taking to implement it.

still housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels.

Mapa said Western Visayas reported the high10.3 percent.

The government targets to 4.5 percent this year.tion at the start of the year, Mapa said initiatives to slow down price increases will help the government to

differently abled.

ultimately, economic progress.”

Jubahib added that expansion of the energy services provided by DLPC will address the power supply problem of the province.

Marcos, in his veto message, cited some constitutional and legal challenges that led him to reject the HB 10554.

The President said that the bill would run counter to the provisions of Section 27 of Republic Act No. 9136 or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), mandating that “all existing franchises shall be allowed to their full term.”

He said that the resulting repeal of NORDECO’s franchise over expanded franchise area is violative of the non-impairment clause under Section 10 of Article III of the 1987 Constitution.

“As acknowledged by the bill, NORDECO Inc. has ‘existing power supply agreements with generation companies that are proviby the Energy Regulatory Commission’ that will necessarily be terminated or impaired upon the resulting repeal of North Davao Electric Cooperative Inc.’s franchise over the expanded area,” he said.

Marcos added that the amendatory law also constitutes a “collateral attack” of the existing franchise of NORDECO. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

“PSAC Digital Infrastructure is ready to support the nation’s development blueprint and digitalization agenda through the GoDigital Pilipinas (GDP) movement. Working together, the public and private sector will ensure that every Filipino has the tools and the skills to thrive in our revitalized society,” PSAC Digital Infrastructure Sector Lead and Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) Chief Technology Operations and Chief Transformation Officer Henry Aguda said.

Leveraging the expertise and resources of the private sector, GoDigital complements the public sector digital initiatives through the five-PACES plan: (1) the creation of Policies and programs that promote the development of digital infrastructure and services; (2) the expansion of Access to digital technologies and digital literacy training to all citizens; (3) the development of digital skills and Capabilities; (4) the promotion of digital Entrepreneurship and innovation; and (5) the Security of digital rights and privacy.

Regarding the development of digital skills and capabilities through upskilling, the movement focuses on sectors of society that may need specialized training and mentoring tailored to their needs. This includes rural workers, who number more than 10 million nationwide, as well as the elderly, persons deprived of liberty, indigenous people, and those

It draws on the success of public and private sector digital upskilling initiatives, including UnionBank’s partnership with Tahanang Walang Hagdanan Inc. (TWHI) training and employing differently-abled Filipinos as data analysts. Initially designed as one-off events, UnionBank envisioned lasting initiatives that upskilled and provided employment opportunities. As a result, UnionBank built a Command Center on TWHI to provide on-site training, leading to all initial training candidates being employed by UnionBank to do remote monitoring of transactions.

In their January 12 meeting with President Marcos, the PSAC Digital Infrastructure group cited a 2022 study conducted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and LinkedIn. The study found that on average, employers required eight out of the last 10 candidates hired in the past year to possess basic digital literacy and skills, and four of the last 10 hires to possess advanced digital literacy and skills.

Among ASEAN countries, however, the Philippines lags behind in terms of basic information and communications technology (ICT) skills.

Through contextualized mentoring and training under the GoDigital movement, every Filipino can receive the basic digital skills education they deserve. With the insight of PSAC Digital Infrastructure and its partners, that education will assuredly be relevant and current to meet the demands of the economy.

The GoDigital movement is convened by the PSAC Digital Infrastructure group members, including Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), PLDT, Globe, and Converge. PR

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one of the commitments we have with the United Nations,” Remulla said.

Tidball-Binz was appointed UN Special Rapporteur on April 2021.

He had been in the country as part of an international team of pathologists to identify the victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in 2013. (PNA)

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an annual event to give back to these companies that have done so much for the city while also encouraging more investors to come to Davao.

Teleperformance Philippines Chief Executive

“Teleperformance Philippines remains steadfast to bringing not only more a high-quality workplace where everyone can enjoy and grow. We have created and kept an awesome employee and workplace culture that we hope to share with more people across the country.”

Teleperformance Davao was launched in 2013 as the company’s also launched the TP Cloud

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of PHP738.6 million worth of marijuana plants and dethe PDEA report.dicates are exploiting the country’s archipelagic nadrugs and controlled precursors and essential chemicals mail and parcel services and the vast expanse of the Philippine coastlines.

The intensified anti-

long-term remote work solution that allows homebased interaction experts to stay connected to their Teleperformance team via the goal of creating jobs. This is promoted by the TP mobile and cloud-connected workstation that goes on a nationwide tour that began in the National Capimaking rounds in Visayas

TP also started to launch Cloud Campus microsites in 2022 to strengthen the work-from-home solution’s recruitment and first one in Ilocos Norte and the second in General Santos City. The locations of these microsites were

also selected to support the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)’s Digiwhich aims to strengthen the local economies of

Teleperformance Philippines currently hasees nationwide and has received the Great Place in the country to achieve this through an anonymous survey of at least 85% of their Philippine-based employees. They have also the best workplaces in Asia and in the Philippines for 2022.

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 2022. 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 2022. Ang tanang prenda dungan nga ibaligya sa publiko sa mga sumusunod nga dapit og petsa:

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resulted in convictions while said.

community involvement in an effort to reduce demand

Education and Community Involvement (PECI) activities and established 111 Balay Silangan Reformation Centindividuals.

ecution of drug personalities

She said more than Use Drugs (PWUDs) in drug-cleared villages also

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boosting suspicions that the case was contrived to the DOJ chief said.

“(T)he court upheld the grounds that we have been speaking about that these cases are looking like mere afterthought or only as a means of frustrating the government to deport the fugitives. And today is

said.

The possibility of a last-minute legal loophole to keep the two remaining Japanese is unlikely.

“Any motion for reconsideration has to be joined by the prosecutor or the Solicitor General. In thising because any motion for reconsideration in this case

If there is no available

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Australia.

pened their tourism. There are no more quarantine requirements when you travel there as well as to she said To address the increas-

underwent communitybased drug rehabilitation PWUDs were given intervention programs.

PDEA is strengthening the implementation of its anparticularly focusing on suppressing supply by intensifying the conduct of intelligence-driven and highenhancing inter-agency collaboration and strengthening efforts in drug entry points said.

for drug demand reduction by conducting National Anti-Drug Advocacy Cam-

said the deportation would even with the arrival of state visit.

“The arrest and deportation of these fugitives is a huge win for the Philipwill not rest until these international criminals are sent back and banned from (PNA)

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be adding 10 brand new this year.

able aviation fuel)-powered aircraft delivery supports our sustainability strategy in shifting to a more fuelwill continue to commit to invest time and resources

dination with Anti-Drug community-based drug reintensifying information dissemination to promotestigma-free campaign and to

The current administration is taking a new approach when it comes to handling the rampant nar-

he is focusing on the treatment and rehabilitation of drug users.

administration will adhere to the rule of law while sustaindrugs. (PNA)

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late ELISA C. CORPORAL, who died intestate on August 28, 2014 at San Pedro Hospital, Davao City and her last address at Buhangin, Davao City.

That the deceased at the time of her death left A parcel of land (Lot 4, Pcs-11-002550, being a portion of lots 5, 6, 7 & 8 Blk. 8, Pcs-11-01277), situated in the City of Davao, covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-454537, containing an area of Two Hundred Nineteen (219) Square Meters more or less more or less.

That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned described property has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT made and executed by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 187; Page No. 39; Book No. XXX; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public Atty. RYAN ERIK C. SANTIAGO – Davao City.

(MT-Jan. 27, Feb. 1 & 8, 2023)

PNP chief eyes deployment of police attaché to UAE

National Police (PNP)

appointment of a permanent police attaché at the Philippine Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for better cooperation and coordination in ensuring the safety and the Gulf state.

to be the greenest airline Iyog said.

Both airline executives are bullish with the prospects of the future in the

stronger after nearly three that they are now more

This was among the topics discussed in a meetPhilippine Ambassador to UAE Alfonso Ver at the Philippine Embassy in the PNP Public Informarelease on Tuesday.

to represent the Philippines at the 24th Asian Regional Conference of the International Crimi(ICPO-Interpol).

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and international law enforcement cooperation.

of a comprehensive and integrated program to address conflict and security against global security threats.

The PNP chief said through working with foreign law enforcement

can help to disrupt illegal and cybercrime activities that may affect both countries.

He said this would also ensure that the welpriority and that adequate measures are in place to address any security or welfare concerns.

time to streamline the government’s intelligencedriven strategies in support

commitment to regional

“Our focus is on expanding efforts to address transnational crimes by improving coordination and communication with the international intelligence community. By considering internal sewe can better respond to and prevent transnational crimes that may impact

to present updates on the persons and human smuggling in the Philippines on Wednesday as part of the Interpol conference.

The conference is expected to beef up the processes in the exchange of information among member countries to further improve the crime. (PNA)