MINDANAO TIMES, April 12-13, 2023

BY VIC N. SUMALINOG

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Saving the eagles

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews) – In a bid to prevent the electrocution of the critically endangered Philippine eagle and other bird species, the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) has started the insulation of a 1.5-kilometer stretch of electric line at Mount Sinaka in North Cotabato as part of efforts to conserve the country’s national bird.

Dr. Jayson Ibañez, PEF director for research and conservation, said in a statement the power lines

of the Cotabato Electric Cooperative Inc. (COTELthat killed a juvenile Philin 2018.

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ed some burn marks on the vessels ruptured due to on a nearby non-insulated power line of COTELCO.

explained that the power pole where the bird landed held a bare, non-insulated “secondary line” with 220 volts of electrical power.

The bird apparently came in contact with the two naked wires simultaneously, kill-

It was the country's for accidental electrocution from bare wires.

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A NORMAL BING GONZALES

Army, police secure village after armed goons harass patrol base

PNP chief visits PRO XI

PNP Chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr. reminded Davao Police Regional Office personnel to intensify efforts against crimes and lawlessness during his evening visit at the headquarters in Camp Quintin Merecido on Monday,

April 10.

Azurin also ordered police commanders to and implement a successful security plan for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.

Azurin, who was set to retire from the PNP service, took the opportunity to thank the PRO XI for its support during his stint as PNP chief.

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

THE VILLAGE in Kadingilan town, Bukidnon, where more or less 20 armed men tried to intimidate a police patrol base early dawn on Monday, April 10, is already under control.

The military reported that one tribal chieftain was killed while the nearly 1,000 residents who fled their homes had already returned.

on Tuesday in a phone interview that the 300 scared families took refuge at Barangay Cabadiangan gym.

group already escaped," Amata said.

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However, Brig Gen Patricio Reuben Amata, 1002nd Infantry Brigade commander, told TIMES

Surigao Sur police chief denies

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews) — The provincial police director of Surigao del Sur has denied he issued a memorandum ordering the police station in Lianga rendering legal assistance to alleged communist rebels.

In a telephone interview, Col. Dennis A. Siruno of the Surigao del Sur Provincial Police Office vehemently denied the memo came from him. He said this was fake, as he claimed his signature was

forged. “Na-stress na ako dahil concerned na pamilya ko. Sinabihan ko ang aking mga anak hindi gawa ng papa ninyo yan (I was stressed because my family is concerned.

I told my children that their father would not do that),”

Siruno said, adding that aside from his family in Ilocos, his high school classmates were messaging him about the veracity of the report.

Siruno assured that he would conduct an investiga-

tion starting Sunday, April 9, to track down those involved in the fake memo as he vowed to file administrative and criminal charges against them.

The memo allegedly issued by Siruno on March 29, ordered the police chief of -

Carol Anne A. General who was said to be assisting New People’s Army rebels in their criminal cases.

The memo noted that during the meeting between

the Regional Intelligence Division and National Intelligence Coordinating Agency in March, “it has been observed that some legal personalities handling the cases of CTGs were repeatedly providing them assistance with regards [sic] to their criminal cases.”

The military and police refer to the New People’s Army as CTG or “communist terrorist group.”

The memorandum was

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"They can slowly go back to their respective areas because we have already stabilized the situation and eliminated the threat because the armed

they immediately sent reinforcements from the 48th Infantry Battalion after receiving the report that armed men harassed the police patrol base.

He also encouraged the continuous effort ( /ARMY/10)

Maguindanao Sur gov’s camp

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COTABATO CITY (Mind

aNews) – The camp of the OIC Governor of Maguindanao del Sur is opposing the appointment of the OIC Governor of Maguindanao del Norte, claiming there is no vacant post that needs to

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. named Bangsamoro Senior Minister Abdulraof Macacua as OIC Governor of Maguindanao del Norte and

5. Marcos also appointed Mangudadatu as OIC Governor of Maguindanao del Sur.

Mangudadatu appealed to Marcos to reconsider his

decision to appoint Macacua over Bai Ainee Sinsuat, who won as Vice Governor of the then-undivided Maguindanao in the May 2022 polls.

“ I respectfully request your good office to kindly reconsider your decision in regards to the appointment of Abdulraof Macacua as OIC of Maguindanao del Norte,” Mangudadatu said.

Sinsuat, whom Marcos appointed as OIC Vice Governor of Maguindanao del Norte, assumed the acting governor post on January 9 this year, bringing along 200 employees from what used ( /MAGUINDANAO/10)

MANILA – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday that the unemployment rate in February this year stood at 4.8 percent, the same rate as in January.

In a press conference, PSA National Statistician, Undersecretary Dennis Mapa, said the number of jobless Filipinos in February reached 2.47 million, higher by 102,000 from January’s 2.37 million.

Mapa attributed the increase in the number of unemployed individuals to the higher number of Filipinos

who joined the labor force in February.

Labor force participation rate went up to 66.6 percent in February from 64.6 percent in January, with 1.55 million Filipinos joining the workforce in the second month of the year.

Individuals in the labor force are those aged 15 years and above.

Of this group, Mapa said 48.8 million were employed in February, higher by 1.45 million from January.

Month on month, the sectors with the highest increase in the number of workers were led by agriculture and forestry, up by 997,000; followed by construction, aquaculture, up by 246,000; wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, up by 219,000;

GCash, e-money operators, asked to help reduce high remittance fees

MAKATI City Rep. Luis Campos Jr. has challenged GCash and other Philippinebased mobile money operators to go global and help drive down high remittance charges that burden overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

“We want GCash and other mobile money technology players to forcefully compete with banks in the remittance market to put a downward pressure on transaction costs,” Campos said.

Mobile money allows users to receive, store, and transfer funds using their mobile phones.

Citing the World Bank’s

Remittance Prices Worldwide report, Campos said OFWs currently pay an average of 6.3 percent (of the amount sent) in fees to send $200 home to their families.

“Lower remittance fees will mean higher disposable income for Filipino households dependent on cash froming into our economy,” Campos, one of the authors of the law creating the Department of Migrant Workers, said.

Currently, banks dominate 87 percent of the remittance market, and they also collect the highest fees at an average of 11.69 percent of

the amount sent, according to Campos.

Campos pointed out the United Nations’ (UN's) Social Development Goals include the target to slash remittance costs to an average of 3 percent globally by 2030.

The UN estimates that remittance-receiving families around the world would save an additional $20 billion annually once fees are reduced to an average of 3 percent.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas statistics show that OFWs sent home via the banking system a total of $32.5 billion in cash remittances in 2022,

and public administration and defense compulsory social security, up by 213,000.

Meanwhile, Mapa said the underemployment rate in February declined to 12.9 percent from 14.1 percent in January.

In a separate statement, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the country’s labor market has continued to record solid

SSS plans to install solar tech

SOCIAL Security System (SSS) President and CEO Rolando Ledesma Macasaet disclosed on Tuesday that the SSS plans to install solar on electricity expenses and promote the use of renewable energy.

Macasaet said the SSS aims to have the pilot implementation of the project in its where 445 solar panels with combined capacity of 200 kilowatt-peak (kWp) shall be installed.

DA to help cut production cost as rice prices increase

MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday assured intervention to help farmers lower production costs, which is considered a major factor in the rising market prices of rice.

In a teleradio interview, DA Assistant Secretary Kristine Evangelista said the department is closely coordinating with the group of rice farmers as prices increased to as much as PHP5 per kilogram.

“ Tinitingnan ng ating kagawaran kung paano ba natin sila matutulungan kung paano pababain ‘yung kanilang cost of production. ‘Yung ating distribution po ng ating machinery not only for production po, but also for post-harvest facilities din po (The department is looking into how to aid farmers in lowering production cost. [That includes] our distribution of machinery not only for production but also for post-harvest facilities),” she said.

Evangelista cited various challenges that contributed to the rising farm-gate

and market prices, including higher cost of agricultural inputs and climate change.

According to Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG), the Philippines is not the lone country affected by the mounting production cost but other rice-producing nations.

“So kung makita natin doon sa merkado, ‘yung presyo ng local natin, tumaas na rin ‘yung presyo, pero mas mataas pa rin ‘yung imported. Nakita natin ‘yung Thailand, Vietnam and itong India, and Pakistan, tumaas din ang presyo. Maski imported man o local, tumaas (So if we check the market, the local price [of rice] increased, but the price of imported rice is still higher. We saw Thailand, Vietnam, India and Pakistan, and their prices also increased. Whether imported or local, the [price] increased),” SINAG chairperson Rosendo So said in a teleradio interview.

So said the market price of local well-milled rice in-

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IN COTABATO CITY, the seat of the government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao turns into an evening park for the Ramadan Trade Fair. This year, there are more colorful light installations and food stalls serving an array of cuisines for the nightly iftar. The fair starts shortly before 6 p.m. and closes at 10, although many residents and visitors stay on beyond closing hour. MindaNews photos by JULES L. BENITEZ

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Naming animals

THERE is this entertaining song about how we got to naming God’s creatures penned by Bob Dylan in 1979. Hearing it for the as they reminded me of the early ragtime genre in the 50s. While others may rate the rhymes but not yet in the company of the

awardee for Literature (2016) who wrote the to all the Animals here are some excerpts: discrimination) were among the raging topics of the time. feel as people. He said that while we read about many openly loose-tongued and more racist in our name-calling.

Endearing himself to the MUPs

where to place himself when dealing with issues that arement of certain sectors of society.

comes our way.

a person may see a gay person and casually

south and becomes heated to the point of drawing appreciation from spectators (who are familiar with the same).

He saw animal as smooth as glass Slithering his way through the grass

Dylan’s truly a genius.

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affected by his stand.

six years of his administration always got the support of the majority of the people. This is one fact that was well

learning fast in the way his mentor reads the sentiment cushions on his stand by saying that should there really

the military or the police and other men in uniform retires the pension amount that is due for the person holding the On the other hand Go did not depart from the way

or support related to the military and uniformed personnel managers that he understands their concerns. But he pleaded that what they intend to do as a solution to the problem they foresee should not be at the expense of the

deducted from their salary of a percentage as their

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issue at bar is concerned we can be certain his position bureaucracy.

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The story of Easter REFLECTIONS

FR. SHAY CULLEN

The true followers and friends of Jesus of Nazareth are-

ment his mission.

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God, they had to buy an animal or even a dove, have it

On the passage of Senate Bill No. 379

STATEMENT

COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

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against crimes and lawlessness, noting that records from the Directorate of Investigation and Detective Management Division (DIDM) show that the eight focus crimes for theary - April 8, 2023) were reduced by more than 40% compared to the same period in 2022.

Moreover, Azurin commended the PRO XI and the PNP organization's ad-

vancement in gaining the participation of the community through the Kasimbayanan (Kapulisan-Simbahan-Pamayanan), which is geared to unite people from all walks of life.

On the other hand, PRO XI director Brig Gen Alden Delvo thanked Gen. Azurin for his visit and support in performing their duties to the community effectively. (

By Rhoda Grace B. Saron)

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In her social media post, PAO chief Persida RuedasAcosta told Siruno to spare General from red-tagging/ her job according to Republic Act No. 9406 (PAO law) and section 3o of R.A. No. 11479 (anti-terrorism act). “Please read the laws,” she said.

A collective statement issued on April 6, signed by 16 lawyers from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in Mindanao, Union of Peoples’ Lawyers in Mindanao, inof Law in Mindanao, assailed the purported memorandum is “a gross display of ignorance and blatant disrespect of the law” and “an undue interference and grave assault on the independence and role of lawyers in our justice system.”

The statement noted thatcidents have also occurred in

the past that sent clear chilling effects on the members of the bar.”

“PNP members, as law enforcers, are duty-bound and expected to assist in the administration of justice, not to make a mockery of our laws and transgress them with impunity,” it added.

The statement called on Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos, Jr. and the Philippine National Police leadership “to thoroughly and swiftly investigate this incident and impose the appropriate sanctions oncerned.”

It also asked the Supreme Court “to take a more aggressive stance in protecting the members of the Bench and Bar,” saying such actionsdence in the justice system.

(Chris V. Panganiban / MindaNews)

to be undivided Maguindanao to Datu Odin Sinsuat town, the seat of power of the new province. “With due respect Mr. President, I strongly object and oppose the said alleged oathtaking (of Macacua as OIC Governor) because I am the duly elected governor of the said province of Maguindanao, and that I have already assumed the office and performed the function as assumed governor of Maguindanao del Sur according to the Republic Act 11550 and the vice-governor, honorable Ainee Limbona-Sinsuat assumed as governor of Maguindanao del Norte thereof since October 13 together with the

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"The intent was to expel the patrol base,” he said, explaining the motive of the armed mob.

Reportedly, he said one tribal chieftain in the adjacent Barangay Carmen died during the harassment.

Amata explained that there is an existing land conflict between the two barangays. However, they talked with the local barangay officials and the chief executive to defuse the situation.

"We already talked to the mayor and the community, and they knew the identities of those who harassed (the patrol base),” he added.

Moreover, he allayed

province pursuant section 50 of Republic Act 11550,” she said.

Mangudadatu made the announcement in a video message page, Babai sa Kasaligan, with members of her Family Alliance Party of One Maguindanao –Bai Ainee Sinsuat who was elected Vice Governor of the undivided Maguindanao in the May 2022 elections and has been appointed by President Marcos as OIC Vice Governor of Maguindanao del Norte. Marcos also appointed Datu Sharifudin Mastura, elected as the number one provincial board member of the then undivided Maguindanao in the

fears that the incident involved the New People’s Army showing its force. He insisted that the towns of Damulog, Kibawe, Kadingilan, and Don Carlos in Bukidnon are already NPAcleared areas.

For now, soldiers of the 48th Infantry Battalion and the Bukidnon police remained in the area to implement peace and prevent another attack.

Just recently, Kadingilan, including Maramag, Valencia, Quezon, and Don Carlos all of Bukidnon, was already turned over to the 10th Infantry Division last March 2023 as an additional area of responsibility.

May 2022 polls, as OIC Vice Governor of Maguindanao del Sur, and Nathaniel Midtimbang, elected as board member of the undivided Maguindanao last year, as OIC Vice Governor of Maguindanao del Norte.

Sinsuat, Mastura, and Midtimbang took their oath as acting Governor of Maguindanao del Norte, acting Vice Governor of Maguindanao del Sur, and acting Vice Governor of Maguindanao del Norte before Governor Mangudadatu on October 13.

Mangudadatu said the of-ernor of Maguindanao del Norte the vacant seats for provincial board members (Sangguniang appointment.

“Hence, Mr. President, no appointment of any person for the said position. Instead, the President may only appoint a new additional member of Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur, provided it must be recommended by the governor and the congressman based on the RA 11550,” she said.

“ Mahal na Presidente, Kami ang iyong Family Alliance sa Maguindanao, ang unang sumuporta sa iyo. Ang apila namin sa Pangulo na huwag magpadala sa tinatawag na sulsol na walang basehan (Beloved President, we in the Family Alliance of MaguindanOur appeal is do not be swayed by those who say so without basis),” said Mangudadatu as she stressed the party supported the presidential bid of Marcos and his running mate, Sara Duterte.

RA 11550 split the 36-province Maguindanao into Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur, the law signed by then President Rodrigo Duterte on May 27, 2021.

The plebiscite to ratify the division was supposed to have been held in August 2021 but was reset after the May 2022 elections. It was held on September 17, 2022.

In October last year, Mangudadatu assumed the post of Maguindanao del Sur Governor

while Sinsuat took their oath as acting governor of Maguindanao del Norte, along with their acting Vice Governors, Mastura and Mditimbang.

The Ministry of Interior and Local Government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, however, did not issue a certification of recognition of precedent that would allow the Vice Governor to assume as Governor of Maguindanao del Norte was no longer present as the plebiscite was held after the May 2022 elections.

Section 50 of RA 11550 provides that the officials of the newly-created provinces are to be elected in the May 2022 polls provided that “if this Act six months or more prior to the 2022 national and local elections, the vice governor and the next ranking elective member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the present Province of Maguindanao, who are residents of the new Maguindanao del Norte shall assume as its acting governor and acting vice governor, respectively, and both shall continue to serve in office until their successors shall have been elected and and local elections.”

Maguindanao del Sur has 24 towns: Ampatuan, Buluan, Datu Abdulla Sangki, Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, DatuMontawal, Datu Paglas, Datu Piang, Datu Salibo, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Datu Unsay, Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun, Guindulungan, Mamasapano, Mangudadatu, Pagalungan, Paglat, Pandag, Rajah Buayan, Sharif Aguak, Sharif Saydona Mustafa, Sultan sa Barongis, Talayan and South Upi. Its capital is Buluan.

Maguindanao del Norte has 12 towns: Barira, Buldon, Datu Blah Sinsuat, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Kabuntalan, Matanog, Northern Kabuntalan, Parang, North Upi, Sultan Kudarat, Sultan Mastura and Talitay. Its capital is Datu Odin Sinsuat. (Ferdinandh B. Cabrera / MindaNews)

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performance.

“The most recent data on the country’s workforce suggests that the Philippine labor market is steadily recovering,” he said.

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“Upon the completion of this project, we estimate to generate an average of around 18,872 kilowatthours per month, equating to a monthly savings of P200,798.08; and to reduce our carbon footprint by 9.57 tons, equivalent to planting 57.4 trees,” he added.

The SSS is also contemplating installing solar panels in SSS-owned branches

ernment vows to further improve the country’s labor market by generating higher-quality jobs for Filipinos.

He added that the recent developments, such as the

nationwide, especially in areas that experience frequent power outages and charge the higher cost of electric power.

The plan is in response to Executive Order No. 14 issued by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. on January 27, 2023, which approves and adopts the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) for 2023-2028.

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF THE LATE FE ORTILANO BALO-SOTES AND LEONARDO M. SOTES

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late SPOUSES FE ORTILANO BALO-SOTES and LEONARDO M. SOTES, who died intestate with no debts, on August 24, 2013 in Davao City and July 21, 2022 in Peñaplata Island Garden City of Samal, respectively;

That the deceased at the time of their respective deaths left the following properties described as follows:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-172376, situated in the Barrio of Peñaplata, Island Garden City of Samal, Province of Davao del Norte, containing an area of FORTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE (40,163) SQUARE METERS more or less, and

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-1422017013936, situated in the Barangay of Peñaplata, Island Garden City of Samal, Province of Davao del Norte, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THRITY-0NE (1,631) SQUARE METERS 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 AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF THE LATE FE ORTILANO BALO-SOTES AND LEONARDO M. SOTES, made and executed by and among theirs heirs per Doc. No. 207; Page No. 83; Book No. 5; Series of 2023 of the Notary Public ATTY. JANE KARLA BORBE of Davao City.

(MT-Mar. 29, Apr. 5 & 12, 2023)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE EMMA BAGA MATEO

WHEREAS, the decedents left the 1/7 share of the following properties:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-292077 situated in the Barrio of Tigatto, City of Davao, containing an area of TWELVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT (12,248) SQUARE METERS more or less;

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-292078 situated in the Barrio of Tigatto, City of Davao, containing an area of TEN THOUSAND (10,000) SQUARE METERS more or less;

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-292079 situated in the Barrio of Tigatto, City of Davao, containing an area of TEN THOUSAND (10,000) SQUARE METERS more or less;

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-178725 Beginning a point marked “1” of Lot 2, Sgs-11-000269, being N. 56-03’ W., 1323.98 m. from BLLM no. 58, Cad.-275, Sta Cruz Cadastre, thence containing an area of FORTY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED (49,900) SQUARE METERS more or less;

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-178724 situated in the City of Davao, containing an area of SIX HUNDRED (600) SQUARE METERS more or less;

That Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned described properties has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE EMMA BAGA MATEO made and executed by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 449; Page No. 91; Book No. 92; Series of 2021 of the Notary Public Napoleon F. Sango of Davao City. (MT-Mar.

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and amendments to the Public Service Act, would pave the way for more high-paying jobs. (PNA)

A mong the plans provided under the PDP, which incorporates the 8-point Socioeconomic Agenda of President Marcos, is the lowering of energy costs and the promotion of renewable energy sources. “As we continue to pursue the provision of meaningful social security protection to the current and future generations of SSS members and their families and the improvement of our services, we will also adopt and implement measures to strengthen the SSS fund through prudent spending while advocating for the protection of the environment,” Macasaet said.

The SSS is committed to managing and minimizing the environmental impact of its operations. It has initiated several eco-friendly and cost-effective efforts in the past, such as digitalizing its processes through its online portals, My.SSS and SSS Mobile App, which not only provide members with simpler, faster, and moreing their transactions but also reduce carbon footprint through paperless processing and strict compliance to green procurement.

From 2007 to 2009, the Department of Energy, under its National Energy Efficiency Program and Conservation Program in Government Buildings, recognized the SSS as one of the highest energy-efficient government offices with a rating of 94%.

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 January 2023. 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 PAG-ASA PAWNSHOP; magsubasta sa tanang prenda nga naremata atong Enero 2023. Ang tanang prenda dungan nga ibaligya sa publiko sa mga sumusunod nga dapit og petsa:

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up 3.6 percent from $31.4 billion in 2021.

The World Bank estimates that the Philippines received up to $38 billion in remittances from all channels in 2022, making the country the

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creased by PHP5, now ranging from PHP42 to PHP43 per kilo, higher than the previous PHP37 to PHP38 per kilo.

“ Ang farmgate price sa palay, tumaas na, mga PHP3.50. Kung nagiling na na bigas, mga PHP5 ‘yan (The farm-gate price of palay already increased, around PHP3.50. For milled rice, around PHP5),” he said.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE SERGIO B. MATEO

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late SERGIO B. MATEO who died intestate on December 19, 2017 at Howard County General Hospital, Columbia Maryland, United States of America;

That the deceased at the time of his death leaving his undivided Exclusive properties located in the City of Davao, more particularly described as follows:

Portion of 1/7 Share of the Following Properties:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-292077 situated in the Barrio of Tigatto, City of Davao, containing an area of TWELVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT (12,248) SQUARE METERS more or less;

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-292078 situated in the Barrio of Tigatto, City of Davao, containing an area of TEN THOUSAND (10,000) SQUARE METERS more or less;

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-292079 situated in the Barrio of Tigatto, City of Davao, containing an area of TEN THOUSAND (10,000) SQUARE METERS more or less;

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-178725 Beginning a point marked “1” of Lot 2, Sgs-11-000269, being N. 56-03’ W., 1323.98 m. from BLLM no. 58, Cad.-275, Sta Cruz Cadastre, thence containing an area of FORTY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED (49,900) SQUARE METERS more or less;

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-178724 situated in the City of Davao, containing an area of SIX HUNDRED (600) SQUARE METERS more or less;

That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule of the Revised Rules on Court to the Philippines, the above-mentioned described property has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE SERGIO B. MATEO, made and executed by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 446; Page No. 91; Book No. 92; Series of 2021 of the Notary Public Atty. Napoleon F. Sango of Davao City.

(MT-Mar. 29, Apr. 5 & 12, 2023)

world’s fourth-largest recipient of money from overseas workers after India, Mexico, and China.

GCash previously obtained regulatory approval to offer its services abroad to us-

However, he added that another price increase might be felt for the imported rice from the earlier PHP2 to PHP3 adjustment.

Meanwhile, So said the group is expecting a lower market price of rice for the next harvest, considering the decline in input cost.

‘ Yung next season, we hope na itong October to December, pababa na ‘yung

ers even without a Philippineregistered Subscriber Identity Module (SIM).

Once they are fully verified, overseas Filipinos can soon access GCash services using a foreign SIM.

presyo kasi ‘yung pataba e bumaba na rin ([For] the next season, we hope that by October to December, the price will drop because the fertilizer prices already declined),” he said.

To date, around 60 percent of the production cost comes from farm input expenditures, resulting in the movement of farmgate and market prices. (PNA)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF MILAGROS MATEO AGPAOA

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late MILAGROS MATEO AGPAOA who died intestate on February 19, 2020 at Los Angeles California, United States of America; That the deceased at the time of her death leaving her undivided Exclusive properties located in the City of Davao, more particularly described as follows:

Portion of 1/7 Share of the Following Properties:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-292077 situated in the Barrio of Tigatto, City of Davao, containing an area of TWELVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT (12,248) SQUARE METERS more or less;

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-292078 situated in the Barrio of Tigatto, City of Davao, containing an area of TEN THOUSAND (10,000) SQUARE METERS more or less;

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-292079 situated in the Barrio of Tigatto, City of Davao, containing an area of TEN THOUSAND (10,000) SQUARE METERS more or less;

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-178725

Beginning a point marked “1” of Lot 2, Sgs-11-000269, being N. 56-03’ W., 1323.98 m. from BLLM no. 58, Cad.-275, Sta Cruz Cadastre, thence containing an area of FORTY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED (49,900) SQUARE METERS more or less;

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-178724 situated in the City of Davao, containing an area of SIX HUNDRED (600) SQUARE METERS more or less;

That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule of the Revised Rules on Court to the Philippines, the above-mentioned described property has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF MILAGROS MATEO AGPAOA, made and executed by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 65; Page No. 14; Book No. 93; Series of 2021 of the Notary Public Atty. Napoleon F. Sango of Davao City.

(MT-Mar. 29, Apr. 5 & 12, 2023)

Notice is hereby given that Maria Elsa Mateo Gillham, Francisco Mateo Jr., Maria Emma Mateo Rigonan, Mary Jane Mateo Tesoro, Heirs of the late Sergio B. Mateo and Heirs of the late Milagros Mateo Agpaoa are the legitimate heirs of the late EMMA BAGA MATEO, who died intestate on September 09, 1999 at Los Angeles, California, U.S. A.

Talaingod IPs hail NPA-free status

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

HUNDREDS of Ata-Manobo in Talaingod celebrated the 1st annual commemoration of the insurgency-free status of the municipality held at Sitio JBL, Barangay Sto. Niño in Talaingod, Davao Del Norte on April 5.

Major Mark Anthony Tito, the 10th Infantry Divichief, said hundreds of tribal leaders swore during the oath-taking ceremony of the Barangay Indigenous Political Structure (IPS) Tribal Council and the ceremonial send-off ceremony of some 1,200 Bagani Force that shall serve as the community peacekeepers and outlook against the plan of any communist resurgence in their ancestral domain.

Lieutenant Colonel Osmalik Tayaban, 56th Infantry Battalion commander,

said this year’s anniversary of insurgency-free status is a result of the three-decadeof the people against communist terrorists.

In his message, Davao Del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib assured the Talaingod IPs of his continued support to maintain the insurgencyfree status of Talaingod and the whole province.

Meanwhile, 1003rd Infantry Brigade commander Colonel Marion T. Angcao emphasized the importance of the Barangay Indigenous Political Structure (IPS)

Tribal Council and Bagani Forces as primary defenders of their ancestral land in Talaingod.

“Together, we will empower the Indigenous Political Structure because you will be the primary guards of your ancestral lands together with the Bagani Forces. We, in the army, will just assist and help you. But we are hoping that the IPS will command, control and supervise the Bagani forces to maintain the peace and order situation in Talaingod,” Col Angcao added.