MINDANAO TIMES, June 19-20, 2023

BY VIC N. SUMALINOG

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DAVAO City ranked third nationwide with the most prevalent cases of kidney diseases, a position it has not relinquished since 2017.

PhilHealth data showed that some 90,000 patients in the city were on dialysis, which has consistently increased by 10-12% annually.

For example, there were around 12,000 admissions in the Southern Philippines Medical Center

last year, 27% of which or 3,000 patients were being treated for chronic kidney disease (CKD).

The SPMC and the City Health Office celebrate June as National Kidney Month with the theme “Healthy Kidneys for a Healthy Pilipinas”.

Presently, SPMC has a total of 2,400 patients on dialysis. Doctors are as they see three to five patients daily. In a month, they see more or less 60, which rises to 100 if counting the other hospitals.

The number spike

pushed the national government to allocate P4 billion pesos to dialysis treatment.

Dr. Maria Theresa BadAng, former president of the Philippine Society of Nephrology Mindanao, pointed out that dialysis is not their sole focus.

“We want to have our patients live longer, but we want them off dialysis as

much as possible,” she said, adding they promote organ donation and transplantation, prostate management, and disease prevention.

The youngest dialysis patient in the city is nine years old, while the longest years a patient has undergone dialysis in the center is around 20.

Dr. Dennis Geli, the

SHARE donor management physician, said the Philippines had set a world record by reaching 16,000 signees for deceased organ donation. But in the region, there were only two recorded successful organ donations. He said that it’s imperative since one donor can save 20 lives.

BY LEA REGINA DULAY, LOURHENZ IGLORIA, ROJEAN GRACE PATUMBON, AND JOANA MAE VILLANUEVA/UM INTERNS

THE TASK Force Davao checkpoint in Sirawan, Toril, has strengthened security measures on incoming vehicles following the recent car bomb attack in the city. The police, however, insisted that the attack was isolated and in no way related to terrrorism. BING GONZALES

TF Davao heightens patrols, checkpoints after car bomb

PGC Mindanao expands its services beyond COVID-19

BY LEA REGINA DULAY AND ROJEAN GRACE PATUMBON/UM INTERNS

THE PHILIPPINE Genome Center (PGC) in Mindanao has expanded its services beyond COVID-19 after the consistent decline in the number of cases.

The PGC is known for being a genomics-focused research unit of the University of the PhilippinesDiliman, which rose to

prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For example, PGC is looking into genomics for cancer diagnostics and pharmaceutical genomics to help determine the right dosage for medication.

Dr. Joel Hassan Tolentino, PGC Mindanao head, coordinated with medi -

cal experts from Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) and Metro Davao Medical Center (MDMC) to effectively institute genomics in the region. This way, samples will no longer be sent to Manila for testing.

The Bureau of Ani -

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Col. Darren Comia, TF Davao commander, said some of its personnel assigned to the fringes would be recalled to augment the patrol teams in downtown areas with a high concentration of citizens.

He said this is part of the re-alignment strategy following a car explosion in Ecoland.

Comia added TFDavao could not afford to relax its security measures even though the motive

Seven communist rebels killed in series of clashes with troops

SEVEN members of the New People's Army (NPA) were killed, and 20 highpowered firearms were seized following successive military offensives in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, and Claveria,

Misamis Oriental and in Malabalay City, Bukidnon on June 16-17.

Major Francisco Garello Jr., the spokesperson of the 4th Infantry Division,bels, two females and one

male, were killed in Butuan on June 16.

Accordingly, combined troops of the 29th Infantry Battalion led by Lt. Col. Cresencio Gargar and the 30th Infantry Battalion led by Lt. Col. Jerold Jale,

both under the operational control of the 901st Infantry Brigade, encountered the rebels.

The soldiers recovered

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BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

of the car explosion was work-related and non-terror related.

Meanwhile, Major Catherine dela Rey, Davaoperson, said they already have three persons of interest in the attack on a lawyer whose car sustained damage by an unknown explosive in Ecoland on Thursday morning, June 15.

Recently, the police have created a Special Investigation Task Group or

SITG Magulta to investigate the explosion and identify the perpetrators.

DCPO chief Col. Alberto Lupaz is the commander of the task group.

Lawyer Alberto Magulta’s wife owned the car. But police believed that he was the one targeted, considering the death threats he received. The police also assured the public that it was not a terror act since the motive was entirely personal.

Wives of Basilan ASG leader, follower yield gun, explosives

ZAMBOANGA CITY –Authorities have seized a ammunition, explosives, and bomb-making materials as they arrested the wives of an Abu Sayyaf

Group (ASG) leader in a raid in Basilan province, Friday.

Col. Frederick Sales, Joint Task Force (JTF)( /WIVES/10)

THE TASK Force Davao strengthened foot and mobile patrols in strategic areas of the city for heightened public safety.

LifeStyle

Aboitiz Group Celebrates the unique journey of every Dad this Father’s Day

BEING a father is no small feat. It involves embodying qualities like unconditional love, unwavering support, and a deep sense of purpose. Yet, it goes beyond merely being the "man of the house." Fatherhood is a unique journey of self-discovery and continuous learning, shaped by diverse experiences.

The saying, "Anyone can be a father, but it takes While anyone can bring a child into this world and earn remarkable individuals who can mold and guide their

Within the Abotiz Group, this understanding of leadership can be found with the Aboitiz Group President Group fosters strong familial bonds and encourages allows all dads to embrace their roles with dedication, compassion, and a commitment to nurturing the next

For Gero Torres, a remarkable dad and manager of the Aboitiz Foundation, being a father can be demanding

“While the task of being a father can be demanding

FATHERHOOD IN UNIQUE WAYS. The Aboitiz Group President and CEO Sabin Aboitiz fosters a culture that recognizes and celebrates the invaluable contributions of fathers in diverse and unique ways. From dedicated dads like Gero and Jeo to loving fur dads like Migo, the Aboitiz group embraces and values the profound love and unwavering commitment that everyone brings.

Ricamara, a wonderful father of one and team member change as you are now going to put the welfare of your

“As a father, you sometimes forget about yourself

Changing perspectives on life and shaping priori

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EDITORS’ NOTE:

First PH Freedom Day parade after 1896 Revolution against Spain

Did you know that although Gen. Emilio F. Aguinaldo proclaimed Philippine Independence from Spain on June 12, 1898, the Filipino people were only able to hold a formal public celebration of their freedom from colonial rule with a civic parade in the present Metropolitan Manila area more than a decade later?

And that the said celebration was not about the Kawit (Cavite) proclamation but more in connection with what was considered then as the start of the Philippine Revolution or "First Cry of Balintawak" on Aug. 26, 1896.

There were several reasons why the Filipinos were unable to hold an open celebration of their newly gained freedom from Spanish colonial rule in 1898.

Among these reasons were the restrictive laws and policies enforced by the succeeding colonial government under the United States. Such laws included the Sedition Act No. 292 passed by the Philippine Commission on Nov. 4, 1901 and the Brigandage Act 581 of Nov. 12, 1902.

According to the book "Balita: The Story of Philippine Journalism (1811-2019)" written by Dr. Jose Victor Z. Torres and published by Vibal Group, Inc. in 2021, "the Sedition Law effectively stopped the means used by the Filipinos for their expressions of independence and nationalism like the theater and performing arts, political parties, and, most particularly, publications."

Earlier, Dr. Soledad Borromeo-Buehler, in her 1998 book "The Cry of Balintawak: A Contrived Controversy" published by the Ateneo De Manila University Press, said

GLIMPSES & GAZES

BY SEVERINO C. SAMONTE

it was only after the government repealed the Sedition Law in 1907 that the yearly commemoration of the Cry of Balintawak was held in 1908.

Dr. Buehler, a granddaughter of the Katipunan Gen. Guillermo Masangkay, one of the original and close associates of Gat Andres Bonifacio in the 1892 revolutionary society "Kataas-taasan, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK), wrote that through a public subscription, a monument to the "Cry" was built in Balintawak.

The monument was completed and unveiled on Sept. 11, 1911, highlighted by a long public parade covering almost 20 kilometers.

between "Katipuneros" and Spanish forces on Aug. 26, 1896 in Banlat, Pasong Tamo, then within the limits of Greater Balintawak, Dr. Buehler said in her book.

She quoted the newspaper "El Renacimiento" as reporting that "the streets of Manila were almost deserted as people congregated along the path of a memorable civic parade that stretched from the streets of Azcarraga (now Recto) and Cervantes (Rizal Avenue) in Manila to

Novaliches."

"Participating were 20 bands, colorful coaches of various civic organizations, delegations from surrounding towns and provinces in cars, horse-driven carromatas and calesas. The majority, however, went on foot and endured the hot September sun. An estimated 50,000 to 60,000 people, a large crowd at that time, congregated in Balintawak," the newspaper report added.

That was the start of the yearly celebration of the "Cry of Balintawak" every Aug. 26 until the event was formally replaced with the "Cry of Pugad Lawin" and the date was changed to Aug. 23.

The "Cry" of Pugad Lawin or Balintawak was considered as the beginning of the Philippine Revolution against more than 300 years of Spanish occupation in 1896. It was the initial move of the Filipinos to begin the revolution for independence. They did this by tearing up

On May 12, 1962, then President Diosdado P. Macapagal signed Republic Act No. 4166 setting the date of Philippine Independence on June 12 instead of July 4, the date when the United States government granted self-rule to the Filipinos in 1946.

Even today, the Quezon City government, in partnership with the nationwide civic organization Pugad Lawin Philippines, Inc. (PLPI), continues to observe the "Cry of Pugad Lawin" anniversary every Aug. 23.

The LEGO MOC process, winning NBA championships and politics

“Perhaps, play would be more respected if we called it “self-motivated practice of life skills” but that would remove the lightheartedness from it…” — Dr. Peter Gray

Most everyone knows what LEGO means. LEGO is a line of plastic construction toys that consists basically of variously colored interlocking plastic bricks that can be put together into almost anything you can imagine. Normally, Lego enthusiasts follow a printed instructions on how to put disparate Lego pieces together and build various kinds of buildings, vehicles, machines and background sets. Most enthusiasts start out as kids or teens. There are adults like me, however, who continue to build LEGO sets and are known as Adult Fans of Lego or AFOL.

Some LEGO builders take it a step further and engage in LEGO My Own Creation or MOC. In LEGO MOC, the builders make their own original creations out of basic LEGO bricks. Some of these LEGO original constructs are so massive and complicated that it takes months or years to build.

Most practitioners of LEGO MOC follow a similarstructions. We then learn certain techniques that can be used in various permutations. Thereafter, we imagine what we want to create and determine what parts we need for the creation. We picture the step-by-step process in our mind etched in our minds, we scour the community looking for these parts. Once the parts are in place, we then go about into the design. We, thus, adapt and change the parts or take a moment to enjoy it, then go on to the next creation.

OBLIQUE OBSERVATIONS

BY ATTY. GILBERTO LAUENGCO, J.D.

Most builders who regularly engage in LEGO MOC, develop an adherence to certain tenets that are often applicable in other situations where one seeks to successfully achieve a goal. In two things where Filipinos are most passionate -- basketball and politics, we can note the and cite them as examples.

First, in most things, there are no shortcuts to successfully achieving an end goal.

LEGO MOC requires hundreds of hours of conceptualizing, picking the parts, and building the creation brick by brick. There is no other way to produce the LEGO MOC, and as such, the LEGO MOC practitioner understands the importance of patience and the long burn.

Recently, the NBA crowned its new champion, the Denver Nuggets, whose road to success was a long and arduous process that took almost a decade to achieve. In basketball, putting together star players, even for a short while, is often a default mode of trying to win a championship. The Denver Nuggets took pains to methodically build their team and support structure from the ground up. They looked for players with potential and developed them. Their star player, Jokic, was drafted 41st overall. Once Jokic developed, they looked for players that would complement him. It was a long and arduous process that

brand messages and train the campaign staff and workers to achieve political success.

Second, though we start from the basics, our creation or end goal must be unique and original. In LEGO MOC, the basic build techniques are combined and tweaked to create a sum or whole greater than its parts.

The newly crowned NBA champions started with basics and developed their own unique twist to their bring the ball and pass it from the top of the key, among other things. In politics, the candidates must always bring something unique to the table, whether in their narrative or message.

to change the parts or work around the challenges with the parts you have. The Denver Nuggets experimented

they found the core of Jokic, Murray, Porter and Gordon, injuries prevented them from playing together for a long time, but, they stuck with them and added more pieces.

key to success.

In the end, it is evident that some of the games we play as kids or adults teach us more skills than we realize. As such, purposeful play must always be promoted as an additional means of learning about life skills.

This is my oblique observation.

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In politics, the successful candidates recently are the ones who start early building their brand and organization. In local elections, it takes at least 18 months to seed

But we all know that this is not what happened in the said rape-slay case. The

police seem to rely mostly on the CCTV footage and possibly from statements of who apparently appeared to have surfaced after the P1million reward money was dangled by Davao City’s First District Congressman Paolo Duterte.

We hope that with the Calinan rape-slay case, the

rest of the barangays in Davao City, except Catalunan Grande, where passenger tricycles and habalhabals or single motorbikes are already listed, will learn from the experience.

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in the foregoopinions and beliefs of the Philippine News Agency (PNA)about accounting for the units and the authorized driver/s. From there, the investigators will have easy sailing in looking for the real suspects as the driver during that day can certainly give more names of perpetrators, if any.

That way, should a similar crime happen to their constituents, the barangay itself can help solve it.

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All pawned items that expired during the month of APRIL 2023, if not renewed or redeemed will be sold to the public on JUNE 16, 2023 at 9:00a.m. at our pawnshop premises.

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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.

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So, he encouraged the public to sign up for online or face-to-face events that SPMC regularly conducts for prospective organ donors.

The SPMC Nephrology Department advised people to follow the seven healthy practices (be fit, get vaccinated, be healthy, do not smoke, do not drink alcohol, do not do drugs, practice safe sex, and consult doctors), give information to the public via lay forums and social media. They also recommend having an annual or biannual checkup for healthy individuals. However, a checkup at least every three months or monthly is suggested for people with comorbidities, depending on

Herbal medication is highly discouraged by the department as there aren’t enough studies to back its claims since it does not have the same effects on every patient.

Dr. Vida Rose Acosta, SPMC Nephrology Community Outreach head, shared how one of her patients' creatinine levels increased by drinking a particular “food supplement,” which could have been fatal due to underlying diseases.

“What I’m saying is wala pay (there is not)

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mal Industry accredited

PCG-Mindanao on March 17, 2020, as a laboratory testing facility that accepts pig blood samples from the Davao City Veterinarian’s Swine Fever (ASF) when it spread across the region.

PGC-Mindanao is also looking into biobanking.

For instance, Dr. Michael Velarde, director of Biobank Core Facility, said they could store tissues, bones, and skin which helps organ seekers, especially chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Davao City ranks third in the country with the most number of kidney diseases. Southern Philippines Medical Center doctors see two to three kidney patients daily.

Dr. Neil Bascos, director of Protein, Proteomics, Metabolics Facility, said the samples or organs stored in the biobanks for potential matching. Proteomics and metabolomics can characterize those organs and the potential risks to see if there is a match.

As a result, they reduced the process from 3-4 months to 2-3 weeks. So, patients needing an organ transplant no longer have to wait long.

The medical procedure

enough evidence to support or mix or capsule or what, and there is not enough evidence to prove na dili siya (it’s not) toxic,” stressed Acosta.

In celebration of Kidney Month, SPMC, PSN, and CHO will have a Lay Forum for all urology training institutions and Volunteer DRE Centers in the Philippines on June 17, 2023, at SM Ecoland, Davao City. At the same time, SPMC offers Free Digital Rectal ExaminaBuilding from 8:00 AM to 12:00NN. They will hold their Culmination day on June 30 at SM Ecoland, where individuals can screen their Albumin levels and learn more about dialysis.

Soon, SPMC will be launching the Preventive Nephrology Program.

“We want CKD (chronic kidney disease) to be detected earlier, so that’s a thing to deal upon that we check ourselves, and we check our loved ones on these kidney diseases, it’s really a silent disease— and the moment that you have symptoms, it’s too late, nadestroy na ang half of your kidneys’ [function].”(Half of your kidneys function is destroyed),” said Bad-ang.

made organ matching less complicated for recipients since they will no longer drink immunosuppressant medicine to decrease the body's immune response to the transplanted organ.

“Madami po talagang expansion ang ginagawa dito ngayon (There is a lot of expansion happening here right now). The Philippines has really invested a lot in trying to expand the capacity, so meron na po tayo nung mga [right now we have an] equipment (na) like high-resolution. It’s the best in the country and maganda po yung [it has a good] capacity (niya) to do these things, so we want to apply this to many things,” Dr. Bascos said.

In an interview, Dr. Cynthia Saloma, PGC executive director, said the initiative was made possible due to the assistance of the Department of Science and Technology. They believe that every region must have a genome facility, so PGC proposed to the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) and asked for P79 million as funding for Mindanao and P72 million for Visayas.

After Davao City, PGC plans to extend its services to Cagayan de Oro.

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M203 grenade launchers, an M16 rifle, and communist terrorist documents on Friday in Mt. Apo-Apo, Sitio Dugyaman, Barangay Anticala, Butuan City.

Brig. General George Banzon, 901st Infantry Brigade commander, said the troops seized the lair of more or less 30 combined elements of Sandatahang Yunit Pampropaganda 21C, Guerilla Front 21 (SYP21C, GF21) and Platoon Dao, Sub-Regional Sentro de Grabidad (SRSDG) Westland, both under the SubRegional Committee (SRC) Westland, North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC).

On June 17, Banzon added that troops of 30IB conducting a clearing and thorough search at the encounter site discovered an abandoned lifeless body of a male and female. They also recovered one AK47 rifle. He said five rebels were killed and 16 HPFAs captured during the said encounter.

Meanwhile, troops of the 58th Infantry Battalion, led by Lt. Col. Christian Uy, under the operational control of the 402nd Infantry Brigade, led by BGen. Adonis Ariel Orio, encountered more or less 15 communist rebels at 4:35 p.m. in Malatuka, Sitio Kalhaan, Barangay Minal-

ABOITIZ...(frompage5)

best for your son. Becoming a father changes my view on life and has greatly changed my priorities, with my son being my number one priority in all aspects,” Jeo shared what changed in his perspective when he became a father.

But make no mistake, these principles don't just apply to parents. They also extend to a special breed of individuals. The same unconditional love, unwavering support, and a deep sense of purpose that define fatherhood also resonate with those with furry companions as their beloved children.

Being a fur dad or fur parent is a unique journey adventures. Instead of your usual play time and diaperchanging time with your little one, you’ll embark on epic walks in the park and master the art of countless belly rubs. It might be a different type of journey, but the commitment and the values of being a dad also apply.

Just like human dads, fur dads bring their own unique flavor to parenting. For Migo Limos, a valuable team member at AboitizPower and a proud fur parent, having the opportunity to care for his fur companion provides a

wang, Claveria, Misamis Oriental.

The encounter resulted in the death of one female rebel and the capture of an

Meanwhile, the 8th Infantry Battalion led by Lt. Col. Anthony Bacus clashed with more or less ten rebels in Sitio Malinao, Barangay Kalasungay, Malaybalay, Bukidnon at 5:25 p.m. on June 17.

“After the encounter on Friday afternoon against the same group, our troops tirelessly tracked and continued their pursuit operations," BGen. Michele Anayron Jr., 403rd Infantry Brigade commander, said.

“Aided by the information from local residents, we chanced upon them, ensued, which resulted in the death of a female CNT and capture of an AK47 personnel mine, backpack with personal belongings, and other war paraphernalia," he added.

In a statement, 10th Infantry Division MGen. Jose Maria Cuerpo II underscored that the no-let-up military offensives highly pushing for the total defeat of the communist terrorist group. By Rhoda Grace B. Saron

unique sense of purpose

“My wife always tells me when I get angry at Batman (My Dog), whenever he pees where he’s not supposed to pee, or chews one of my things, ‘Tandaan mo, pinili mo siya.’ That realization, that a dog-child did not choose you to be a fur-parent, and that you chose the dog and all the baggage and attachment that comes with being a fur parent stretches and makes you grow as a better person. It’s a daily struggle,” Migo shared his unique realization as a fur parent.

The role of being alenges and rewards that are unlike anything else in the world. The Aboitiz Group celebrates and honors all fathers recognizing their invaluable importance and contributions to the Group’s overall success. From dedicated dads like Gero and Jeo, who balance the demands of fatherhood with their professional roles, to loving fur dads like Migo, who have discovered a unique sense of purpose through their furry companions, Aboitiz understands and appreciates the depth of their love and commitment.

Every father has their

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Basilan acting commander, said a joint military-police team, armed with a search warrant issued by the court, raided the residence of Julhaur Lasigan Bayali in Barangay Lower Lanote, Isabela City, Basilan, around 11 p.m. Thursday.

Sales said Julhaur was not at his residence, which also serves as the terrorist group’s safe house, except for the two wives of Basilan-based ASG leader Pasil Bayali.

Arrested during the raid were Marilyn Lasigan Bayali, 46, and Madarang second wives of Pasil, and Nurmina Janatul, 20, wife of a former ASG member

Seized from the ASG safe house were an M16 pipe bombs, and bombmaking components that included two 81-mm mor-

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startup ecosystem,” DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual said.

Launched in Amsterdam on June 15, the report has given Manila various commendations such as top 25 Global Ecosystem; top 10 Asian Ecosystem in Affordable Talent; top 20 Asian Ecosystem in Funding; and top 30 in Asia in terms of Ecosystem for Bang for Buck, Ecosystem in Talent and Experience, and Ecosystem in Performance.

The GSER also highlight-ogy, electronic commerce, and gaming sectors amid the pool of talents, activities in these sectors, and public and private collaboration and other stakeholders in enhancing the environment for Filipino startups.

“Our impressive leap in the GSER 2023 Report is a testament of our sustained commitment to fostering a dynamic startup ecosystem.

own unique journey, but all of them have experienced the transformative power of fatherhood.

“For me, always remember that every father's journey is unique and being a great father is not solely determined by one's biological connection to a child but rather by the actions, commitment, and love they demonstrate in their role as a father,” Gero said.

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tar ammunition, rigged with concrete nails and a mobile phone as a trigger mechanism.

“Your armed forces will not stop supporting our partners from the police and other law enforcement agencies in suppressing criminality in Western and Central Mindanao,” Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, commander of Western Mindanao Command said as he commended the troops for the successful operation.

On June 6, troops rescued an Indonesian teenager as they seized an encampment of Pasil following a firefight in Sitio Lobloban, Barangay Guiong, Sumisip, Basilan. Sulu-based ASG subleader Mudzrimar Sawadjaan brought along the Indonesian teenager when he relentless military operations against them. (PNA)

We have put in place mechanisms for continued growth, from streamlined government processes to strategic investment support mechanisms,” Pascual said.

DTI Undersecretary for Competitiveness and Innovation Group Rafaelita Aldaba also underscored the government’s support to improve the country’s human capital, which plays a critical role in Manila’s tech innovation success.

“We continue to invest in and inspire our young Filipino talent. Our strategy fosters scientific and technological innovation, while the Skills Framework ensures they are equipped with competencies that are in demand. We firmly believe that our people are our primary competitive advantage in this era of industrial transformation,” Aldaba said. (PNA)

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF GENOVEVA POLO BIOCO and DIONISIO L. LACERNA, SR.

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late GENOVEVA POLO BIOCO and DIONISIO L. LACERNA, SR. who died intestate on September 7, 2022 and March 25, 2011, respectively, at Davao City;

That the deceased at the time of their respective death left a certain real property covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) No. CLOA NO. 5253 situated at Barangay Dawan, Mati, Davao Oriental, containing an area or Nineteen Thousand Twenty-Three (19,023) Square Meters more or less;

That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned described property has been the subject of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate of Genoveva Polo Bioco and Dionisio L. Lacerna, Sr., made and executed by and among their heirs per Doc. No. 209; Page No. 43; Book No. XII; Series of 2023 of the Notary Public Atty. Karl Max Lu Labanon, RN of Davao City.

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EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF YVONNE GUARTICO SALVIDGE with DEED OF DONATION

who died intestate on May 7, 2021 at Davao City; That the deceased YVONNE GUARTICO SALVIDGE at the time of her death left the following real properties described to wit:

Matina, City of Davao, containing an area of Two Hundred Twenty (220) Square Meters more or less; or less;

Paul Salvidge) Unit 225-A Residential Type Condominium Unit at Piedmont Building of Palmetto Place, situated in the City of Davao, containing an area of Twenty-Five (25) Square Meters more or less; Paul Salvidge) Unit

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ADDENDUM TO THE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF YVONNE

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late YVONNE GUARTICO SALVIDGE who died intestate on May 7, 2021 at Davao City;

That on November 9. 2022 the parties executed an Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate with Donation docketed as Doc. No. 6, Page 17; Book No. 219; Series of 2022 in the Notarial Register of Notary Public for Davao City Att. Raymond B. Batu;

That the parties unintentionally forgot to include a bank account which should also be the subject of the settlement of estate of the estate of the late YVONNE GUARTICO SALVIDGE, herein described: “Peso Bond Fund at BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLAND (BPI) under account No. 000000000378_____, BPI Claveria Branch, Davao City. That pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, the above-mentioned described properties has been the subject of ADDENDUM TO THE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF YVONNE GUARTICO SALVIDGE WITH DEEF OF DONATION made and executed by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 472; Page No. 96; Book No. 129 Series of 2022 of the Notary Public Raymond B. Batu of Davao

(MT-June 5, 12 & 19, 2023)

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Yamato Drummers beat Live

BY LEA REGINA DULAY AND LOURHENZ IGLORIA/UM INTERNS

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The audience was thrilled by the nearly two-hour performance that captured Japanese culture’s joyful, energetic, and intense spirit.

Masa Ogawa, Yamato’s artistic director, said they were glad to contribute to the propagation of the culture of Japan through their performances in the country. And as a symbol of their friendship, Yamato decided to give the taiko drums to PNJKIS.

“Frankly speaking, I don’t want to ask Ogawa-san about the donation kasi I can’t imagine pero Davao has a very special history and it’s a sad history, and Japan Foundation want to continue the relation[ship] so maybe Ogawa-san can’t imagine that kind of history and strong connections with Japan that’s why maybe he could decide about the donation,” said Ben Suzuki, director of the Japan Foundation Manila.

After their live performance, the eight taiko drums were donated in a turnover ceremony, continuing its legacy. They will embark on history with the friendship of Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Taiko drums are made from cow skin and are a rare instrument that can only be made and repaired in Japan.

Dr. Ines P. Mallari, school president of PNJKIS and Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD), was delighted and honored to hear that Yamato donated its 15-year-old taiko drums to their school. The group also hosted a workshop for the students who will be using these to perform at festivals and other events.

“We protect the Taiko also because that’s part of our

connection with you, and this is part of the history that we are making now—as we also try to share the culture of Japan with [the] Davao community,” Mallari said.

Yamato has been showcasing its mixture of modern and traditional talents worldwide for 30 years. They have been in the Philippines several times in 2007 and performed in Manila and Cebu.