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The Christmas Gift of the Divine Mercy

DIVINE Mercy Exec. Comm. with Rev. Fr. Amado Arroyo

GIFT of Mercy by Manuel Montoya

EMILIA Sorongon vda. de Sitjar

THE DIVINE Mercy Logo

DEVOUT Roman Catholics are familiar with the image of Jesus raising his right hand in blessing and pointing his left hand on the Sacred Heart from which flow two rays with symbolic meanings for the blood of Jesus and that which justifies the soul. The total image is a symbol of charity, forgiveness and love of God referred to as the “Fountain of Mercy.” This famous original image of Jesus with the message “I Trust in You” was drawn by the Polish artist of the Realism Movement, Eugeniusz Kazimirowski, in 1934 upon the request and direction of St. Maria Faustyna Kowalska (1905-1938), a Polish Roman Catholic nun and mystic. She wrote in her diary that Jesus told her, “I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish. I also promise victory over enemies already here on earth especially at the hour of death.

I, Myself, will defend it as My own glory.” Her apparitions of Jesus was the inspiration of the Roman Catholic devotion to the Divine Mercy. Worshippers of the Divine Mercy commemorate the Hour of Mercy at 3:00 p.m. which, according to St. Faustyna Kowalska’s diary, is the time of the death of Jesus.

The Divine Mercy Movement in Davao, on the other hand, started in September, 1987, with the vision, passion, patience and love for the devotion of the devoutly religious woman named Maria Celina PURITA Arsenia “Joji” Ilagan-Bian

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FOUNDER of the Divine Mercy-Mindanao, Ma. Celina Javellana-Ilagan Javellana-Ilagan. She was fondly called Tita Inday by people who knew her and loved her. Tita Inday singlehandedly planted the seeds of devotion to the Divine Mercy all over Mindanao. The gentle and charming Ilongga provided the blueprint for a Mindanao-wide Divine Mercy organization to institutionalize the movement and ensure the continuity of the propagation of the devotion not only in Mindanao but also covering the Visayas region as well.

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THE STREETS of Jade Valley Subdivision in Buhangin remain underwater on Thursday following the overflow of the Davao River Wednesday and submerged several areas of the city. BING GONZALES

9-K families evacuated from Tuesday’s floods P600-K shabu flagged at Sirawan checkpoint

AUTHORITIES seized more than P600,000 worth of shabu from two alleged drug couriers at the joint AFP-PNP checkpoint in Sirawan, Toril on Tuesday, Nov. 9.

Capt. John Louie Dema-ala, Task Force Davao spokesperson, identified them as John Q. Mugat, 37, a resident of Alabel, Sarangani

Province; and Kerr M. Romares, 21, a resident of Vincente Hizon, Sr. Street.

According to Dema-ala, the two were on board a yellow Elf Bongo bearing plate number MDQ 2650. They were supposed to enter the border checkpoint when the TF Davao personnel discovered three sachets of suspect-

ed drugs with an estimated street value of P648,000 from their possession.

Apart from shabu, law enforcers also found drug paraphernalia and cash amounting to P16,400.

On the same day, a certain Nel Ian Magabulo Cloma, 42, a resident of

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BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

IN AN updated report, around 9,000 families were evacuated by the Davao City disaster and rescue teams to temporary shelters due to flooding after the Davao River overflowed caused by torrential rains on Nov. 10.

The total number was 2-A with 894 affected fected families, Bantol with based on the partial list ob- families, 5-A with 1,325 five affected families, Buda tained from the City Social affected families, 8-A with with 48 affected families Welfare and Development 1,300 affected families, and Tamugan with 40 afOffice (CSWDO).

9-A with 918 affected fami- fected families.

Lawyer Marlisa Gallo, lies, 10-A with 679 afShe said that the numthe head of the CSWDO, fected families, 19-B with ber included the affected in an interview with the 449 affected families, Maa families who did not take City Information Office, with 959 affected fami- shelter to evacuation centbared that as of 6 PM of lies, Matina Crossing with ers.

November 10 a total of 1,403 affected families, The majority of the 13 barangays namely: ba- Tigatto with 1,490 affected residents in the affected rangays families, Waan with 457 af( / FLOODS / 5)

COVID-19:

City records 4% positivity rate

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

THE COVID-19 Task Force lauded Davao City's four percent positivity rate as of Nov. 8, due to the downtrend of COVID-19 cases and the warm response of parents to the ongoing pediatric vaccination rollout.

COVID-19 Task Force Spokesperson Dr. Michelle Schlosser, during the COVID-19 Alert program of the

87.5 Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) aired on Wednesday, Nov. 10, said, "Maka-happy (It really makes us happy). That means, naa ta sa (we are in the) acceptable level of positivity rate."

She attributed the low positivity rate to the ongoing vaccination rollout in the city and the compliance of Dabawenyos to the public

minimum health standards (PMHS).

"Epektibo gyud ang atoang pagpabakuna, pag follow nato sa public minimum health standards, paggamit sa face masks, avoid ta og mga crowded places, social distancing, hand washing or hand hygiene. Kato gihapon ang natan-awan both sa IATF, as well as the Department of

Health gina follow nato as part of the PDITR+V (Vaccination has been very effective as well as our adherence to the public minimum health standards, use of face masks, avoiding crowded places, social distancing, hand washing or hand hygiene. That's what the IATF and DOH have observed as we follow the

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Three ‘exhausted’ BIFF members yield in NoCot

MIDSAYAP, North Cotabato – Tired of fighting for a futile cause, three members of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) operating in the province have peacefully yielded to officials here, the military said Thursday.

Colonel Joven Gonzales, the Army’s 602nd Brigade

(Bde) commander, said alias “Tongi” and his two comrades, also identified only through their aliases “Shocks” and “Marco,” surrendered before their headquarters in Barangay Salunayan on Wednesday afternoon.

“The trio also turned in two Barret sniper rifles and

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LGU to embark on further dialogue vs vaxx hesitancy

BY RHODA GRACE B. SARON

IN AN effort to address the hesitancy on anti-COVID vaccines, the local government continues to reach out to various sectors through consultations following the successful talk with religious leaders and indigenous people on Monday at Barangay Magsaysay Gym in Marilog District.

Public Safety and SecuThis information gap was 19, 2021. rity Command Center head properly addressed by the City Barangay Magsaysay, Angel Sumagaysay told the Health Office (CHO) Vaccina- according to Sumagaysay, City Information Office that tion Cluster, through Dr. Joy is an area with poor mobile among the major takeaway of Villafuerte and the Marilog phone signal and their primary the consultation was the need District Health Officer. source of information is radio. for a proper explanation on the Following the successful They found that the majority benefits of the anti-COVID-19 consultation, a vaccination of the constituents in the area vaccines. drive was scheduled for Nov. listen to programs that advo-

cate against vaccination.

“Napasabot naman nato kay ang punto kaganina nga nakita nato is ang mga tao wala gyud, walay nag-isplekar sa ila, ilang nadunggan lang sa radio (We already explained to them, and we really saw that no one explained to them, they merely relied on what they heard on the radio),” Sumagaysay said.

Through the consultation,

Sumagaysay said that they also found that church leaders cannot also properly explain the need for the vaccine, and how it affects the people. He said they tapped the church leaders to help in the vaccination campaign because “sila gyud ang naay pinaka-vital role nga ma-disseminate ang programa sa gobyerno mahitungod sa vaccination (they also have the vital role in the

disseminating the programs of the government),” The gathering was attended by leaders from seven religious groups, Indigenous People Mandatory Representative (IPMR), tribal leaders, Datus, Bagani Forces, City Health Office Vaccination Cluster, Marilog District Health Officer, Punong Barangay, and his council, National Com-

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Rookie cop hunted for death of student Minors now allowed GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews) – Police have launched extensive pursuit operations against a rookie policeman who reportedly killed a female college student and wounded two others using a high-powered service firearm in a boarding house in Koronadal City early on Thursday.

Lt. Col. Maria Joyce Birrey, the spokesperson of the Police Regional Office (PRO)-12 (Soccsksargen), said police teams have been dispatched in parts of the region to locate and arrest suspect Patrolman Roland Roquero Lopez of the South Cotabato Police Mobile Force Company (PMFC).

She said PRO-12 chief, Brig. Gen. Alexander Tagum, has offered a P100,000 reward for any information that could

lead to the capture of Lopez “the soonest possible time.”

A police report said Lopez, 29, reportedly opened fire at the victims around 2:50 a.m. using an M16 Armalite rifle through a window of a rented room at the Oca boarding house in Gatuslao Street, Barangay Zone 3 in Koronadal City around 2:50 a.m.

Charmaine Rose Canlas, 21, a graduating student of the Notre Dame of Marbel University, died on the spot as a result of the shooting.

Her two companions, Joana Saptula and Debie John Franco, both 21 years old, were wounded and currently undergoing treatment at the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital in Koronadal City.

Witnesses said the victims were inside the room

and already preparing to sleep when the incident happened.

Lt. Col. Joedy Lito Guisinga, Koronadal City police chief, confirmed that the three initially came to the city police station past 11 p.m. Wednesday to file a report after allegedly being harassed by Pat. Lopez.

He said it stemmed from a quarrel between the suspect and his reported girlfriend Saptula, a roommate of Canlas.

The suspect was supposedly jealous of the perennial presence of Franco, who is a boyfriend of Canlas, at the boarding house, he said.

Guisinga said Lopez, who was reportedly drunk, later returned to the area, proceeded to the room situated at the second floor of

the boarding house, and fired at the victims using a Philippine National Police-issued firearm.

“That’s the initial information that we received.

We’re still validating this and we will get a clearer picture once the two other victims (Saptula and Franco) become stable,” he told reporters.

The police official said they immediately coordinated with the suspect’s superiors at the South Cotabato PMFC to help locate his whereabouts and facilitate his peaceful surrender.

But he said Lopez, who hails from Barangay Topland in Koronadal City, has reportedly fled using his unspecified sedan-type vehicle.

Birrey said the PRO-12

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inside malls in CDO

CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews) – Starting Thursday (Nov. 11), minors below 18 years old may go inside malls and shopping centers in the city.

The city COVID-19 Operations Center issued the guidelines allowing minors inside these establishments provided they are accompanied by their parents or adults.

“Infants can also go inside the malls and shopping centers as long as they are accompanied by their parents or adults,” COVID-19 governance cluster head Oliver Egypto said.

But lawyer Jose Edgardo Uy, chair of the city Regulatory Compliance Board said the city government stood pat

on its decision not to allow residents who are not fully vaccinated in malls and other public areas.

Uy said establishment security guards were instructed to check the vaccination cards of their customers who want to go inside.

“I suggest that you should carry your vaccination card always because these will be checked by the security guards,” Uy said in the press briefing today.

Egypto said the carrying of vaccination cards will become mandatory replacing the barangay exit pass issued last year by the city government.

“Guards will no longer check the barangay exit pass-

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A MAN wades through the floodwaters near Bankerohan Market area in Davao City on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. The nearby Davao River rose beyond a critical level, flooding the communities along its bank. MindaNews Photo

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FARMERS in Brgy. Lupiagan, Sumilao town in Bukidnon prepare newly harvested spring onions for delivery to buyers on Tuesday (9 November 2021). MindaNews photo by H. MARCOS C. MORDENO

Fitch forecasts higher 2021 growth

MANILA – Fitch Solutions has revised upwards its 2021 growth forecast for the Philippines following the higher-than-expected domestic output in the third quarter of this year but slashed its next year’s projection because of remaining risks.

In a report, the unit of To date, the domestic The government placed Fitch Group now projects the economy’s average output Metro Manila, which accounts domestic economy to grow stood at 4.9 percent, within for around 70 percent of the this year by 4.5 percent, from the government’s 4 percent economy’s annual output, 4.2 percent earlier, and by 6.5 to 5-percent target band for under the strictest quarantine percent next year, from 6.8 the year. level, the enhanced commupercent.

Fitch Solutions said the nity quarantine (ECQ) from This, after the gross do- economy grew by 3.8 percent August 6 to 20 and the modimestic product (GDP) ex- quarter-on-quarter from July fied ECQ in the following panded by 7.1 percent in the to September this year due weeks, due to another surge third quarter, which surpassed to the easing of movement in coronavirus disease 2019 expectations. restrictions.

(COVID-19) because of the

Delta variant.

“A gradual relaxing of domestic mobility restrictions and continued support measures from policymakers helped propel activity, bringing the economy closer to its pre-pandemic output levels,” the report said.

Fitch Solutions said there are signs of a continued recovery in the fourth quarter, with mobility data signaling an increase in domestic activity and vaccination rates

Emperador’s normalized profit grows 35% to P7.9-B through Q3 EMPERADOR Inc. – the largest global brandy company owning the world’s iconic and best-selling brandy Emperador Brandy – saw normalized net profit to owners grow by

35% year-on-year to P7.9 billion in the first nine months of 2021, while revenues rose by 11% to P38.4 billion. Even after deducting a non-cash deferred tax expense, net profit

to owners increased by 24% to P7.3 billion.

The international brandy business led by Fundador continues to do well in the UK, US, Canada, Spain, Mexico,

Canada, and Asia, including the Philippines. The whisky business also continues to pace strongly in North America, Europe as well as Asia, which is led by China.

Emperador Inc. president Winston Co said, “The net income in the first nine months of this year already matched 2020’s full-year earnings of P8 billion. We are extremely delighted with our performance in spite of challenges in global logistics as well as the hard lockdown in the Philippines in the third quarter of 2021. Our highly seasoned management team has brilliantly delivered stellar quarter-on-quarter results through these extraordinary

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rising in the key economic hub of Manila.

However, it said the country “remains vulnerable to COVID-19 outbreaks given disparities between regional vaccination rollouts and the lower efficacy rates of the vaccines administered.”

“As of October 21, only 22.6 percent of the population had been fully vaccinated and the lower efficacy of the vaccines being used could mean that there is

a greater need for booster shots. Thus, in the near term, further disruptions could weigh on the pace of the economic recovery, and the prospects of a revival in the country’s tourism sector remain dim,” the report said.

It added that “while we expect economic growth to increase further in 2022, remaining challenges will stop the Philippine economy returning to its pre-pandemic growth trajectory.” (PNA)

Agriculture performance expects turnaround in Q4 MANILA – Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar is bullish on the performance of the agriculture sector in the last quarter (Q4) of the year despite the dip in livestock that pulled down its performance in the third quarter (Q3).

"We expect a better performance this fourth quarter, barring no major typhoons would visit us till yearend," Dar said in a statement late Tuesday.

"We hope to post at least a one-percent growth this year, despite the many challenges we faced, and look forward to a more respectable performance in 2022, in continued partnerships with the local government units, the private sector, and organized small farmers' and fishers' groups and cooperatives," he added. (

The DA initially took pride in the high gains in the production of palay (unhusked rice) and poultry subsectors, but these were not enough to pull up the performance of the country's agriculture and fishery sectors in the third quarter of 2021.

According to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) released Monday, it showed that the value of production in agriculture and fisheries at constant 2018 prices decreased by 2.6 percent in the third quarter of the year from a growth of 0.7 percent in the same period last year.

"Despite said performance of the agri-fishery sector in the third quarter, we are heartened that palay production has remained on

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Beeinfotech PH rolls out in-country AWS Outposts cloud solution for big enterprises MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Beeinfotech PH, operator of the country’s largest telco-neutral data center to date and provider of tailored colocation services, is now offering the AWS (Amazon Web Services) Outposts solution catering to large enterprises. The solution enables them to run AWS cloud services locally within Beeinfotech PH’s “The HIVE” data center while also benefiting from its flexible hosting and telco-neutral services. The rollout follows Amazon’s recent cloud infrastructure investments in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), specifically in Japan and New Zealand, and increasing cloud footprint in the region.

AWS Outposts consists of racks that allow capabilities of enterprises. The AWS Outposts access to the entire AWS Cloud infrastructure. offering is one such solution as it provides inEnterprises processing real-time data, such stant access to the AWS Cloud infrastructure, as healthcare providers, telecommunications one of the most comprehensive services used networks, and financial institutions, can locally by enterprises around the world, to achieve run them to address latency and data sover- digital transformation goals faster. We believe eignty issues. Its usage is expected to boost the it’s the ideal time to implement the technology enterprise cloud capabilities of the Philippines, because of the availability of our telco-neutral which has already been recognized as an APAC facility and tailored data management solutions cloud spending leader, according to Cisco and that can be configured to meet every requirethe Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Glob- ment,” said Beeinfotech PH President and CEO ally, IDC forecasts that cloud infrastructure Reynaldo Huergas. spending will grow 12% this year, amounting Managing mission-critical solutions for to $74.3 billion. large enterprises “As an enabler of digital transformation in To fully meet their specific cloud workload the Philippines, our goal is to deliver world- requirements and other concerns, enterprises class solutions that bolster the technological can subscribe to Beeinfotech PH’s AWS Out-

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posts offering under either a Managed Service setup or private cloud setup. Under Managed Services, enterprises don’t have to worry about costly upkeep tasks such as setup, administration, migration, and maintenance, leaving clients to only run their preferred AWS solution.

Meanwhile, the private cloud setup provides enterprises more control in managing resources while only benefitting from select utilities within The HIVE. The HIVE has telco-neutral capabilities allowing it to connect the AWS racks to all telecommunication networks and switch between them for minimized downtime and uninterrupted connectivity when one goes down. The facility can also integrate the AWS Outposts racks to its Network Operations Center and Security Operations Center offerings that constantly monitor equipment performance and cyber threats to further ensure security and availability.

With its upcoming Tier-III certification from the Uptime Institute and PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)

certification, clients can be assured that the facility remains operational even during maintenance and that it meets stringent data security standards. Moreover, The HIVE is also in the process of attaining LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification that recognizes its ability to reduce carbon emissions and power consumption, which supports the company’s sustainability goals.

“By removing the massive overhead that comes with managing racks, our colocation offerings improve IT efficiency and reduce operational risks. At the same time, we further bolster the scalable, flexible, and robust cloud infrastructure provided by AWS Outposts and needed by modern enterprises to drive digital transformation and deliver better performance,” said Maricar Nepomuceno, Beeinfotech PH Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning & Business Development.

To learn more about the advantages of running AWS Outposts locally through Beeinfotech PH, visit beeinfotech.ph.

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Upon Tita Inday’s passing in 2017, she appointed the respected Ilongga teacher/businesswoman/alajera, Emilia Sorongon vda. de Sitjar, as her successor. Under tita Emilia’s able leadership and stewardship, the Divine Mercy devotion grew in all the vicariates and parishes in the Davao and Samal Archdiocese. This year, tita Emilia has turned over the responsibility of leadership and stewardship of the Divine Mercy communities in Mindanao to the late founder’s beloved daughter, Purita Arsenia “Joji” Ilagan-Bian. Yes, no less than Davao’s respected and well-loved icon for education, business, fashion and diplomacy.

“I am humbled and blessed with this great opportunity.

This is quite different from the usual leadership positions I have had in the past since this is a leadership legacy. This is special for me since I am serving the Lord of the Divine Mercy Himself. It is truly a challenge as my term starts during the Covid pandemic. I need to plan and strategize well in order to revitalize the organization and its members. And yes, familiar-

ize everyone with the new technology. It’s truly challenging to be a part of the global network of the Divine Mercy Apostolates which spans from the Philippines, Asia and the World Apostolic Congress of Mercy,” disclosed Joji Ilagan-Bian.

“Christmas is the time of year when we celebrate the birth our Lord of Mercy. It is also a time of reflection and a magical time for children and families. This year, the Divine Mercy Apostolate Archdiocese of Davao is launching the ‘My Gift of Mercy.’ It is the perfect gift that you can give to your friends and love ones. ‘My Gift of Mercy’ is an opportunity to invite family members and friends to encounter anew the merciful love of the Lord. Proceeds from the sales of this special gift item will help support the Apostolates in the corporal works of the Divine Mercy in different parishes,” revealed Joji Ilagan-Bian over merienda at Rekado with the attendance of tita Emilia Sitjar, Divine Mercy Treasurer/Cortess Printing Press proprietor Edna Ramirez, Emilia’s Jewellery’s Emil S. Sitjar,

Rekado/Patok sa Manok/Mr. & Mrs. B’s loving owner Lena Benedicto, and myself as invited guest.

“This ‘Gift of Mercy’ is a limited edition Plate No. 006/750 Season 1 painting of the Davao-born artist, Manuel ‘Boy’ Montoya. This is his first issue in the collection produced on porcelain plates as commissioned by the Divine Mercy Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Davao. Montoya took a course in Art Studies at London’s International Correspondence School. Montoya’s artworks reflect influences from European Impressionism to Japanese Art Modern. Montoya’s Divine Mercy artwork of a harvest scene done in clear, bright colours will match any style of interior design,” assures tita Emilia S. Sitjar. The ‘Gift of Mercy’ comes in a special box ready for gift-giving.

The ‘Gift of Mercy’ is available by order through Joji Ilagan Bian (c/o Abbie 09083349006) or Emila Sitjar (c/o Jojo 09355556360). You can also send a message to the Divine Mercy Apostolate Davao (official page).

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PDITR+V guidelines)," Dr. Schlosser said.

PDTR+V stands for Prevent-Detect-Isolate-TreatReintegrate (PDITR)+ Vaccination.

She said that they continue to encourage those who have not yet gotten their jabs to get vaccinated as soon as possible and have a reason to celebrate the holiday season.

The city health official also said Davaoeños can be confident during the holidays once the target herd immunity is achieved.

Dr. Schlosser added, "Ma-achieve nato ang point na makaingon ta na protected na gyud ang atong mga sarili, pati atong mga loved ones og pamilya (Once we reach that point, we can tell ourselves that we have protected ourselves, our loved ones, and our families)."

Meanwhile, she thanked parents for their all-out support of the pediatric vaccination rollout.

"Ubay-ubay gyud dako among pasalamat sa mga parents nga nakasabot kung unsa aka importante ang bakuna (We are so thankful to the parents who have understood the importance of vaccination).

Because a lot of our kids, the fact na bata sila (that they are kids), dili sila ingon ana ka responsable (they are not really responsible) when it comes to wearing of masks.

Ang uban dili sila kasabot sa importansya (Others don't understand the importance) of social distancing. Dili pud maayo ilahang practices of hand hygiene (They also don't have good hand hygiene practices). It would really be best to have another layer of protection ang inyohang mga

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763-A Visayan Drive, DDF Village, in Barangay Mandug, was busted for possessing suspected marijuana at the Lasang checkpoint.

The authorities revealed that the suspect was a passenger of a passenger van traveling toward Davao City who was arrested for hiding a sachet of marijuana weighing around 2.48 grams with an estimated street value P297.

On the other hand, the TF Davao also apprehended Manuel Christopher Pantig Gillera, 20, a resident of 7744

Phase 4 Gamao Subdivision, Panabo City, Davao del Norte, as he was riding a passenger van bound for Davao City.

The suspect was arrested for possessing a sachet of marijuana weighing around 16.18 grams with an estimated street value of P1,950 at the Lasang checkpoint at 10:30 a.m.

Task Force Davao commander Col. Darren Comia salutes the troops for their alertness and diligence. He reminded the public to cooperate with the government and avoid these illegal activities.

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areas took shelter to evacuation centers but those areas with much higher flood levels are advised to stay longer and to only return to their homes once the flood subsides.

"We have given them food so far," Gallo said they are still assessing damaged properties. So far, she said three houses are partially damaged in Marilog District.

Gallo said that as the city prepared for an immediate response including the provision of hot meals.

City Risk Reduction and

Management Office (CDRRMO) increased water levels in Davao River, Matina River, and Lasang River was caused by rainfall and thunderstorm caused by brought system known as Tail End of Frontal System affecting the city and nearby areas.

CDRRMO reported that residents were given warnings even before 12 midnight. The office also advised barangays near Davao River to sound their sirens to conduct the preemptive evacuation.

anak na (for your children) 12-17 years old. Dapat gyud na magpabakuna na ta sa atong mga anak (We must get our children vaccinated)," Dr. Schlosser said.

The operational pediatric

vaccination sites, all open for walk-ins, are GMall Toril, Mabini Elementary School, Calinan Elementary School, Matina Aplaya Elementary School, and F. Dizon Elementary School. All public and

private hospitals also cater to pediatric vaccination but registration is needed.

Pediatric vaccinees are required to bring a birth certificate or school ID for proof of age, and Safe Davao QR.

Minors with comorbidities, however, will have to provide a medical certificate. A parent or guardian with a valid ID must accompany the child.

Guardians must also bring an ID of the parent.

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Professional development for our public school teachers “To make sure that we leave no child (or student) behind, we must also make sure that no teacher is left behind” Kurt M. Landgraf, President and CEO of Educational Testing Service, USA).

The plot thickens AN ELDERLY Ampatuan farmer interviewed live at the roadside by a roving television crew was asked for his opinion on the ensuing political rivalry in his town and municipality. At the time, more than a year had already passed since the pre-election massacre of 58 people in the area had shocked the world. In this fateful feature-story interview, elections were again near. His curt replies I recall, although trite and plain, had for me, hinted at much deeper, if not sadder meaning.

With a blank stare, he had answered that the topic of elections was way above his head and therefore beyond him. Then he added, elections were only the concern of the rich.

Now, I’m pretty sure denials will go far and wide once anyone would dare apply this particular mindset and equate it with the majority of us constituents who insistently believe ourselves to be totally woke. After all, isn’t it already true that the internet is filled with critical analysts? Someone whom I’ve talked to about this recently, even innocently blurted, “...but that had been a farmer talking...” implying that the man’s outlook wasn’t representative of the whole. If that were the case, then the divide insinuated by the farmer therefore exists and there, I rest my case.

It is just so hard to think sometimes, especially come election time, is it really true that the divide between rich and poor, politicians and electorate becomes palpable enough to touch? For one, why is vote-buying still Correspondents:

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rampant in our society? As they say, on a clear day, you can see forever. Then perhaps, we might have failed to see it but, as articulated by that “farmer talking”, the clear division between classes had shone brightly as the sun, along the Ampatuan town dirt road on that day, many years ago.

And then here comes Shakespeare when said “All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players...”

Conjure what you will, but with this election fever heating up, the alreadydizzying number of crossovers and behind the back-dribble strategies shot forth by all the aspiring camps left and right, have continued to bedazzle us no end. Are we being played? They entertain us and I am sure that even beyond the November 15 date (when all candidature entries are finalized), they will only come up with more hoopla, adding pizzazz to this electoral ‘exercise’ that we have here in the country.

Just today, a dear OZ friend had posted on her page, “The world is changed by your example, and not by your opinion.” While I know the context she refers to, I am more inclined to have a teeny-weeny bit of reservation when it comes to the chances of a united front at a round against the privileged few. For one, divided is what defines us and one other thing is clear enough. There is absolute truth in the saying that we are what we eat. Or is it you reap what you sow?

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To improve the standard of our Public Schools, we must provide our public

BY CHITO R. GAVINO III school teachers the “help they need and want!” Per Landgraf, “teachers need and want to do their jobs well. Good training in college is important but not enough, and many teachers are long removed from a university setting.

Teachers want the kind of professional development that will give them the knowledge and skills to help their students meet those new academic standards.

They want good diagnostic information that allows them to be better at adjusting their teaching for individual students. Good professional development is an investment worth making, and one we need to make if we are to realize our goal of providing a high quality education – to all students.” Landgraf was talking here about American teachers.

Surely, the “need and want” of teachers in developing countries in this regard is far worse. Investment in professional development of our public school teachers must be given higher priority by our government than some infrastructure projects. You don't need financial experts to fully understand this matter that matters most.

Per Einstein, not to know this is insanity!

Landgraft`s final words on the subject: “Providing high quality professional development for teachers, adequately funded and well managed, is absolutely required to reach the (Equity) goals we all share.”

Admittedly, we in the Philippines need more than this to raise the quality of our public schools.

In my previous article titled “Invest More Health and Education”, I wrote: “In our Education Program, we like to see higher salaries for teachers, development training for teachers, more classrooms… The incoming administration, hopefully will adopt “Education, Education, Education” as its new mantra. After massive infrastructure development, massive Total Integral Human Development must now be the national priority.

It is about time to focus now on equity. Thus growth with equity will be appropriately referred to as “K to 12” education. Equity should be a major development goal of all our various institutions, most especially our government. All our development projects and programs must be strictly evaluated on how these will benefit our poor people… Undoubtedly .. The Education Program will directly impact positively on the lives of our common Filipinos.Two great challenges to our Education Program are: 1) The pandemic COVID-19 phenomenon, and 2) The Forthcoming 4th Industrial Revolution. It is humbly suggested that our Department of Education and CHED form a study group to draft a “Roadmap for future. Capacity- building for a digital world is, no doubt, imperative to effectively respond to the future demands.

My family is a family of teachers. All members of my family are teachers. I dare say that teaching is the greatest profession of all. Bear in mind that our Lord Jesus Christ is the greatest Teacher of all. All parents must be the first teachers of their children. Hence teacher education and development should be top in the list of our government services. Sad to say, it is not the case now. Paging Congress on this nagging issue. “Huwag na kayong magtulugtulogan sa bagay na ito!”

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Southern Leyte for Green!

IN times of elections, colors become the candidates' form of protest and messaging. It has become a political tradition for candidates and their respective parties to pick colors that would best represent their advocacy. In recent memory, yellow has been the ruling political color. But the color's spark is now dead---now extinguished because of carriers' inaction, which brought the color's promise of reforms unfulfilled. VP Leni, LP's standard bearer for the 2022 presidential election, implicitly rebranded the party's color from yellow to pink. Who wants not to abandon the former color's troubled past? Pink is the new color of redemption, at least according to supporters. Recently, a caravan in support of Leni's bid was organized in Sogod.

It was not well attended, a proof that the opposition's charm and melodramatic spiels would not work in the

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BY JERIC OLAY province. Will the color pink be accepted in Southern Leyte? Definitely not.

Truth to tell, the Mercados are the most influential in Southern Leyte. Almost in all local posts, the Mercados have secured their seats. There are many reasons why the Mercados won't campaign the color yellow (now pink), not least of which is the inclusion of Oging Mercado in Duterte's cabinet. When it comes to infrastructure, Southern Leyte has since savored Duterte's Build Build, Build.

The administration, including Duterte's main ally in

the Senate,has constantly provided amelioration programs for Southern Leyteño. Not so long ago, in 2016 national elections, the Mercados had fluctuating patterns of support. This time, they would support Duterte's bet or his party's.

Long before the filing of COC, Ituloy ang Pagbabago Movement (IPM) was launched in Maasin City; part of the crowd were top officials in the province. In a move to ensure continuity, individuals behind IPM have placed their faith in Sara's prowess. As of this writing, Digong's daughter hasn't made her decision on substitution—we cannot tell until November 15.

In the 2022 elections, Sara— if she runs for the highest seat— would definitely emerge the winner in our province.

Greatness of Spirit in Mindanao QUEZON CITY (MindaNews) — The Ramon Magsaysay Awards, known as the Nobel Prize of Asia, has recognized 340 meritorious individuals and organizations over the last 60 years. Some are global icons (the Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa, the late former President Corazon C. Aquino) but many, at the time they were honored, were little known outside their communities (Chinese environmentalist Fu Qiping, Thai farmer Prayong Ronnarong, Indonesian labor activist Dita Indah Sari).

The Trustees look for “greatness of spirit” – the spark exemplified by the selfless leadership of the late President Ramon Magsaysay. Known as “the man of the masses,” Magsaysay was a simple, humble man who commanded the admiration, respect and affection of people because he cared for all and believed in the dignity and importance of each individual, poor or rich, powerful or marginalized.

This year, two Mindanao-based leaders were selected for this most prestigious award. Roberto “Ka Dodoy” Ballon from Zamboanga Sibugay, with 30 other fishermen, started the Kapunungan sa Gamay ng Mangingisda sa Concepcion (KGMC) in 1986 in a highly successful mangrove reforestation initiative which increased their catch as well as protect their environment. Steven Muncy, American but a Mindanaoan at heart, who started the Community and Family Services International (CFSI) over 40 years ago to provide humanitarian services to those who have been displaced by natural and manmade

SHE TALKS PEACE:

BY AMINA RASUL disasters.

My co-host Dina Zaman (co-founder of IMAN Research, Kuala Lumpur) and I were quite excited to catch up with Steve, who shared his experiences and thoughts on “She Talks Peace.” We had an animated conversation about the peace process, Afghanistan, the fight against discrimination, including the movement to protect the rights of the LGBTQ community, the state of democracy – particularly in the US, with Trump in control of the Republican Party. And why, in the early days, he ate only Chippies for lunch.

Dina was very curious why he came to the Philippines and stayed. Steve recounted how he wanted to help the Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees who were given sanctuary in Bataan by the Philippines. He never left, challenged by the dire need of victims of calamities, manmade and natural. After working with the refugees in Bataan, he realized how ill-equipped aid workers were in dealing with the trauma experienced by the displaced.

He and his friends thus started CFSI.

Steve was troubled by armed conflicts in Mindanao, expanding CFSI’s work to help the IDPs. CFSI has since become a major source of support for IDPs all over Mindanao, also helping train peacebuilders at the community level. He had also extended humanitarian aid in Afghanistan years ago. Of the Taliban, he shared our concern that they may not honor their commitments to the peace agreement, that the situation – particularly of women and girls – will worsen. In any area of conflict, he believes it is essential for civil society actors to be involved, based on his experience in Mindanao. Will this happen in Afghanistan as it has in the Philippines, I wonder …

Steve, however, is optimistic. He has high hopes for the future, with young people who are so comfortable with the digital world, who may bridge one side with another.

He believes we are all part of the same family – humanity.

Some may be uncomfortable with that and against the unity of the community. But we have to try.

“Sitting back and doing nothing is not an option,” he stressed.

(MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews.

Amina Rasul is the President of the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy, an advocate for Mindanao and the Bangsamoro, peace, human rights and democracy) Listen to Steve Muncy’s experiences on “She Talks Peace” on Spotify:

Tagum City LGU wins Philippine Heritage Awards DAVAO DEL NORTE -- The City Government of Tagum won the prestigious Philippine Heritage Award for Historical and Cultural Programs under the Heritage Education and Interpretation Category for its Kagikan Project established in 2013. The said award was conferred by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

Together with the Partners for Indigenous Knowledge Philippines project in Cordillera, the Kagikan Project of the Tagum City LGU was recognized under the Heritage Education and Interpretation Category while the Palacio de Memoria was awarded under the Adaptive Reuse Cat-

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mind but the whole person of the young people under my care. Thank you for helping me grow and develop as an educator. This is an important mission to which you have called me. Help me to remember this when I am tired of writing my lesson plans, preparing my visual materials, thinking of my teaching strategy and following up my students behavior and performance.

Help me to be patient. Keep me always healthy and calm and may I never get annoyed with students who need special attention in class or who do not seem to be interested in my lesson. Grant me the wisdom to learn new ideas, methods and techniques to make my lessons more fruitful and meaningful. May I be a faithful and loving instrument in the building up of your kingdom on earth as I try to follow the example of your Son Jesus Christ, the greatest Teacher. Amen (Trinidad D. Molina.)

egory for this year's Philippine Heritage Awards.

The Kagikan Project focuses on tracing the roots and history of Tagum City. In its published book, it contains the etymology of Tagum City, its territorial limits, the prehistoric situation of the area during the Spanish, Ameican, and Japanese invasions, the tribes that first settled in the city, and the leaders who strived to form their first government.

In a posted article of NCCA, the panel recommended the Tagum Local Government's Kagikan Project for its commitment and effort in bringing together, sharing, and discussing diverse entities' understanding of Tagum's his-

tory and culture through research.

As a result of the years-long historical research and inquiry of the Kagikan Project, the Tagum City Historical and Cultural Center rose in Tagum City’s former city hall.

The Philippine Heritage Awards is a conservation recognition program in which the President of the Philippines, on the nomination of the NCCA, bestows monetary prizes, awards, and citations for notable accomplishments and contributions. Section 37 of the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, or Republic Act No. 10066, governs the prizes. (PIA XI Davao del Norte/jmda/Ezri M. Coda, Jr. with reports from CIO Tagum City)

NOVEMBER 12, 13 & 2021 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31,14, 2016

All All pawned itemsitems that expired duringduring the month pawned that expired the of JULY 2021, if not renewed or redeemed on or monthJULY of MAY, if not or rebefore 20212015 will be soldrenewed to the public on deemed on or before JULY 14, 2015 will be SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 at 9:00a.m. at our pawnshop sold to the public on JULY 16, 2015 at 9:00 premises.

a.m. at our pawnshop premises.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan Gipahibalo ang tanan na nga angnag-expired FIRST sa bulan sa HULYO 2021.

Ang tanan prenda ibaligya COLOR PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan sa publiko karong SETYMEBRE 16, 2021 sa alas nga sanag-expired sa bulan sa MAYO 2015.

9:00 buntag.

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

DAVAO FIRST COLOR PAWNSHOP

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

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

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE ALLPAWNED ITEMS EXPIRED ON SEPTEMBER 2021 AND GADGETS THAT EXPIRES ON OCTOBER 2021 WILL BE DISPLAYED IN A PUBLIC AUCTION ON NOVEMBER 16, 2021 AT 9:00AM.

All pawned items that expired during the month of JULY 2021, must renewed or redeemed two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not renewed or redeemed it will sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00am.

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GOLDVALUE PAWNSHOP, INC., maga-subasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa HULYO 2021. Ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.

BRANCHES AUCTION DATE TEL. NOS. BAJADA SEPT. 03, 2021 321-8705 (Beside NBI Office) BABAK SAMAL SEPT. 22, 2021 301-4019 SAN PEDRO SEPT. 10, 2021 227-6772 CABAGUIO SEPT. 28, 2021 321-6223 TIBUNGCO SEPT. 29, 2021 222-2494

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items that expired during the month of SEPTEMBER 2021, 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 SETYEMBRE 2021. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.

BRANCHES Lapu-lapu, Agdao Matina Crossing Tibungco

AUCTION DATE NOV. 23, 2021 NOV. 23, 2021 NOV. 17, 2021

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

PANABO’S PAWNSHOP, INC. Panabo (Main) NOV. 30, 2021 (084) 628-8418 Panabo (Branch) NOV. 15, 2021 (084) 628-842

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

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

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

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

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All Jewelry and other articles pawned at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main, Rosegold Pawnshop Ilustre, Rosegold Pawnshop Bolton, Rosegold Pawnshop, Agdao and Rosegold Pawnshop Buhangin from MAY 16, 2021 to JUNE 15, 2021. If not redeemed or renewed on or before NOVEMBER 19, 2021 will be sold to the Public Auction on NOVEMBER 22, 2021 at Rosegold Pawnshop San Pedro-Main from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

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

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items that expired during the month of JULY 2021 must be renewed or redeemed two (2) days before the Auction Schedule stated below. If not renewed or redeemed, it will be sold to public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00 A.M.

All pawned items that expired during the month of SEPTEMBER 2020, if not renewed or redeemed on or before NOVEMBER 15, 2021 will be sold to the public on NOVEMBER 16, 2021 at 9:00a.m. at our pawnshop premises.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang AL-JOS PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa SETYEMBRE 2020. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko karong NOBYEMBRE 16, 2021 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang DIAGOLD PAWNSHOP INC., magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan HULYO 2021. Ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa na nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.

EXPIRY DATES

AUCTION DATES

JULY 2021

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

GOLDSTANDARD PAWNSHOP

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

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

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All jewelry and other articles pawned at Goldstandard Pawnshop San Pedro, Goldstandard Pawnshop Ilustre from

MAY 16, 2021 TO JUNE 15, 2021 if not redeemed or renewed on NOVEMBER 19, 2021 will be sold to the Public Auction on NOVEMBER 22, 2021 at our Pawnshop premises from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE All pawned items that expired during the Months of SEPTEMBER 2021 (Regular Items) and OCTOBER 2021 (Gadgets) must be redeemed or renewed two (2) days prior to the Auction date schedule as stated below. If not redeemed or renewed will be sold to the public on its respectively auction date schedule at its premises at 9:00 AM. BRANCHES: San Pedro (Main) Agdao Toril Bolton Digos City Claveria Km. 7 Lanang

AUTION DATE Tel. No. NOVEMBER 16, 2021 327-8832 NOVEMBER 16, 2021 327-6275 NOVEMBER 16, 2021 327-8503 NOVEMBER 16, 2021 392-3022 NOVEMBER 16, 2021 333-9945 NOVEMBER 16, 2021 296-8081 NOVEMBER 16, 2021 235-3473

NOVEMBER 12, 13 & 14, 2021

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items at METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP that expired during the month of SEPTEMBER 2021, if not renewed or redeemed on or before NOVEMBER 15, 2021, will be sold to the public on NOVEMBER 17, 2021.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang METRO GOLDBRILL PAWNSHOP magasubasta sa tanan nga nag-expired sa bulan sa SETYEMBRE 2021, kung dili malukats, ibaligya sa publiko karong NOBYEMBRE 17, 2021.

EXPIRY DATES SEPTEMBER 2021

AUCTION DATES NOVEMBER 17, 2021

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

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

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

EURO SUN PAWNSHOP

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

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

PAWNS NOT REDEEMED/RENEWED WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER EXPIRY D AT E S W I L L B E A U C T I O N E D O N NOVEMBER 17, 2021 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE RESPECTIVE PAWNSHOPS WHERE THE ITEMS WERE PAWNED.

All pawned items of GOLDVISION PAWNSHOP, INC. that expired during the month of JULY 2021, if not renewed or redeemed it will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises at 9:00 a.m.

Gipahibalo ang tanan na ang GOLDVISION PAWNSHOP, INC. maga-subasta sa tanan nga nag-expire sa bulan sa HULYO 2021. Ang tanan prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.

BRANCHES

AUCTION DATE

General Lao, Toril

SEPT. SEPT. SEPT. SEPT. SEPT. SEPT. SEPT.

Agton. Toril Buhangin Magallanes Tagum Saavedra, Toril Agdao

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

17, 2021 17, 2021 14, 2021 07, 2021 24, 2021 17, 2021 21, 2021

TEL. NO. 291-2406 291-2952 241-0223 224-3138 216-3425 291-1349 327-2348

SEPT. 2021 OCT. 2021

NOV. 19, 2021 NOV. 16, 2021

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

All pawned items that expire during the month of SEPTEMBER 2021 must be renewed or redeemed two (2) days prior the Auction Schedule stated below. If not renewed or redeemed it will be sold to public on its respective auction schedule and premises @9:00a.m.

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang GABBY’S INFINITE PAWNSHOP INC. magasubasta sa tanan nga nag expire sa bulan sa SETYEMBRE 2021. Ang tanang prenda ibaligya sa publiko sa mga petsa nga nakabutang sa ubos, sa oras nga 9:00 sa buntag.

BRANCHES

AUCTION DATE

TEL. NOS.

SAN PEDRO

OCTOBER 16, 2021

321-2185

ILUSTRE

OCTOBER 03, 2021

234-4844

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Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Land Transportation Franchising And Regulatory Board Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11

Balusong Avenue, McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City

Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a TH FREIGHT TRUCK Service.

Case No. R11-NC-TH-2021-9-087 BONIFLOR D. ABRASADO,

Applicant.

X------------------X SECOND NOTICE OF HEARING In the application filed on September 7, 2021, applicant requests authority for a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a TH FREIGHT TRUCK SERVICE for the transportation of freight on the route: WITHIN STA. CRUZ, DAVAO DEL SUR AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE PHILIPPINES accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit.

NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on December 14, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address.

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

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

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

Davao City, Philippines, November 5, 2021.

Dir. NONITO A. LLANOS III Regional Director NAL/hoc Copy furnished: Applicant, Boniflor D. Abrasado, Purok Aguila, Sitio Isum, Inawayan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur Counsel, Atty. Ibrahim K. Silongan Jr., Door 4, Ciudadano Bldg., CM Recto St., Davao City.

NOTE: Affidavit of Publication and newspaper where notice was published must be submitted (3) days before the scheduled hearing.

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a 60 mm mortar launching pad,” Gonzales said.

He said the surrenderers all looked very exhausted and were yearning to see their families again soonest.

In a phone patch interview by reporters, Tongi said they will never go back to being rebels again.

“Gusto na naming mamuhay ng mapayapa kasama ang aming pamilya at mahal sa buhay (We desire to live peacefully with our families and loved ones),” he said.

Gonzales said Lt. Colonel Vilchez, the Army’s 34th Infantry Battalion commander, initiated the negotiation for the trio’s surrender.

Both Gonzales and Vilchez presented the surrenderers to Midsayap Mayor Romeo Araña also on Wednesday.

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The mayor vowed to facilitate the three former rebels' reintegration into mainstream society.

Araña said he is also currently coordinating with officials of the Bangsamoro Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to provide livelihood assistance to former Moro combatants like BIFF members who have opted to surrender peacefully.

The mayor, together with the two military officials, also lauded the participation of local Moro Islamic Liberation Front field commander Abdullah Dats in convincing the surrendering BIFF combatants to start normal lives anew.

More than 100 BIFF fighters have surrendered to the 6ID since September last year. (PNA)

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es. You do not have to carry them anymore,” he said.

He said the barangay exit passes is no longer a requirement in traveling around the city.

The “No Vax, No Entry” policy of the city government rebuffed the stance taken by local anti-vaccination advocates, who sent “cease and desist” letters to Mayor Oscar Moreno and Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Emano to stop the inoculation drive.

Mary Clair Tan, Jeria Miras, Bob Lagumen, and journalist Joey Nacalaban, the group leaders said the

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE BEATO F. ENRIQUEZ WITH DEED OF SALE AND PARTITION Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, notice is hereby given that the estate of the late BEATO F. ENRIQUEZ, who died intestate on May 26, 2021 at Davao City, during the lifetime of Beato F. Enriquez and while his marriage with Isidra Haspe Enriquez was still existing, they owned a parcel of land covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. 146-2014004182, Lot No: 792-H-2, PLAN NO: PSD -11-112988, PORTION OF: LOT 792-H, PSD-11-038596 located at Barangay of Baliok, Talomo District, City of Davao, containing an area of TWELVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED ONE (12,401) Square Meters more or less, has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE BEATO F. ENRIQUEZ WITH DEED OF SALE AND PARTITION made and executed by and among his per Doc. No. 310; Page No. 61; Book No. 195, Series of 2021 of the Notary Public Atty. DANIEL O. EVANGELIO, JR. of Davao City.

(MT-Nov. 12, 19 & 26, 2021)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE DEED OF SALE Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, notice is hereby given that the estate of the late NILETA S. BAGANO, who died intestate on May 21, 2008, at the time of her death he had left a parcel of land covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. C-13153 CLOA No. 00573851 “A parcel of agricultural land situated in Barangay SaoSao, Municipality of Mawab, Province of Compostela Valley, Island of Mindanao, Philippines, containing an area of TEN THOUSAND (10,000) Square Meters more or less, has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE DEED OF SALE made and executed by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 292; Page No. 60; Book No. 1, Series of 2021 of the Notary Public RINA SACDALAN VILLARICO of Davao City.

(MT-Nov. 12, 19 & 26, 2021)

government vaccination campaign is “worse than extra-judicial killings and it is a genocide.”

The National Inter-Agency Task Force chose Cagayan de Oro as one of the pilot areas where COVID-19 restrictions were eased.

The national IATF placed the city under Alert Level 2 after its COVID-19 cases dropped starting last month.

The City Health Office reported only six new infections on Thursday with zero death and only 502 active cases in the city isolation units. (Froilan Gallardo/ MindaNews)

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mission on Indigenous People (NCIP) Provincial Officer, a representative from City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), Marilog Police Station, Representative of Office of Councilor Mary Joselle Villafuerte, and representatives from the 3rd Infantry Battalion.

Another consultation is scheduled within the week in another barangay for wider information dissemination Earlier, Mayor Sara Duterte mentioned during her Special Hours program that they are looking for individuals who are not going to the vaccination sites and who are in need of further orientation

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and be given a question and answer portion related to the vaccines.

This consultation, on top of the city's public vaccination, mobile vaccination, door-to-door vaccination, and drive-thru vaccination, is a move to reach target population protection by the end of the month The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has reminded the chief executives to fasttrack the vaccination drive to reach 16,695 vaccinations per day. She said that the city right now is catering to 10,000-12,000 vaccinations per day.

The city, as of the latest data, has vaccinated 909,49 individuals for the first dose, which is equivalent to 69.94 percent of the target population for herd immunity, and 836,122 individuals administered with the second dose, which is equivalent to 64.32 percent of the target population for herd immunity.

The city aims to inoculate 1,299,895 or 70 percent of the population by the end of the month.

The mayor attributed the low number of cases as well as the zero critical and high-risk barangays for the week, to the massive vaccination rollout of the city.

ing various checkpoints along major highways in the area.

“We’re doing everything to arrest the suspect. Our regional director has reiterated that we don’t tolerate or condone this kind of act,” she

said in a radio interview.

She appealed to residents to immediately report to the nearest police station if they spotted the suspect or have information regarding his possible location. (MindaNews)

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headquarters has alerted all police units in the region and the neighboring areas for the possible presence of the suspect.

She said they also sought help from Army units operat-

AGRICULTURE...

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track, increasing its value by 6.7 percent," Dar said.

"Further, our broiler raisers and chicken and duck egg producers are taking the cudgel, as the value of poultry production grew by 1.3 percent, while chicken and duck egg output increased by 8.1 percent and 7 percent, respectively, based on PSA estimates," he added.

On the other hand, the livestock subsector posted a -15.2 percent decrease in value of production, weighed down by the hog industry's 17.8-percent negative performance due to the

continuing scourge of the African swine fever (ASF) pandemic.

The PSA report further said that palay production for the first nine months of the year is expected to reach 12.53 million metric tons (MMT), combining the first semester output of 8.8 MMT and projected third-quarter harvest of 3.73 MMT, based on standing crops in August.

Said projected harvest for the third quarter is 5 percent more than the palay output of 11.9 MMT for the same period last year.

Meanwhile, increasing the

country's corn production continues to be a big challenge, Dar said, as the projected 6.28-MMT harvest for the nine-month period this year, combining the actual first semester harvest and estimated yield in the third quarter, is three percent less than the same period in 2020 at 6.47 MMT. He said the government will “work harder” to help the sector achieve growth in output in the fourth quarter of the year.

"We will continue to do much more during the last quarter of the year,” he added. (PNA)

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE DANTE E. AFRICA

Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines; that the heirs of TOMASA D. BRADLEY MARRIED TO ANDERSON P. BRADLEY and ANITA D. CABERO MARRIED TO DOMINGO CABERO; That the TOMASA D. BRADLEY and ANDERSON P. BRADLEY who both died intestate sometime on April 14, 1943 and January 3, 1939 respectively, and ANITA D. CABERO and DOMINGO CABERO who also both died intestate on February 4, 1940 and August 17, 1941 respectively; That TOMASA D. BRADLEY and ANDERSON P. BRADLEY during their cohabitation as husband and wife had produced Two Children while ANITA D. CABERO, and DOMINGO CABERO during their cohabitation as husband and wife produced none; That the two children of TOMASA D. BRADLEY and ANDERSON P. BRADLEY were NORA D. BRADLEY who was born on December 10, 1928 and Nely (Nelly) D. BRADLEY who was born on December 10, 1930 in Davao City.

That Nora Bradley married to Santos Guimare passed away on January 11, 2011 and Nely (Nelly) D. Bradley married to Gideon Parasdas passed away on November 10, 2018.

That the Spouses TOMASA D, BRADLEY and ANDERSON P. BRADLEY at the time of their respective deaths had left a parcel of land Lot No. 570 per Record book of Cadastral lots dated April 5, 1916, Cadastral Case No. 1 LRC Cadastral Record 317, COVERED BY OCT NO. 316 per Decree 195342 on November 9, 1925 by the Court of First Instance, Davao containing an area of One Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand Eight hundred Eighty Two (189,882) Square Meters more or less has been the subject of Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate with Special Power of Attorney made and executed by and among their heirs per Doc. No. 264; Page No. 54; Book No. XIII, Series of 2021 of the Notary Public Joahnna Eve S. Tejero of Davao City.

Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, notice is hereby given that the estate of the late Dante E. Africa who died intestate on January 16, 2014, in Kidapawan City; that the deceased at the time of his death left a parcels of land covered by KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO Blg. P-60441 Lot No. 606-C, Csd12-005874, containing an area of Seventeen Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Eight (17,668) Square meters more or less; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-119650 Lot 1, Block 18, Psd-124704-020415 situated in Barangay Singao, Municipality of Kidapawan, Province of North Cotabato, containing an area of Two Hundred Six (206) Square meters more or less; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-96943 Lot 1782-A-2, (LRC) Psd-161536, situated in the Poblacion of Kidapawan, Province of Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of Two hundred Thirty Eight (238) Square Meters more or less, has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE DANTE E. AFRICA, made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 320; Page No. 65; Book No. 73; Series of 2021 of the Notary Public Atty. Joselito D. Sevilla of Davao City.

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AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS

Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, notice is hereby given that the estate of the late PRIMITIVO CAGAT BAGASOL, who died intestate on December 11, 2000, at the time of his death he was the owner of One-Half of a parcel of land covered

by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 142-2012006558, located in the Barangay of Magamomo, Peñaplata, Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) Davao del Norte, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED 0NE (201) Square Meters more or less has been the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 420; Page No. 85; Book No. 66, Series of 2019 of the Notary Public Rodolfton S.J. De Leon of Davao City.

Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, notice is hereby given that the estate of the late AGUSTIN DUVEO DEMA-ALA, who died intestate on July 27, 2021 in Davao City; Whereas, the deceased at the time of his death left a certain sum of money deposited at the LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES, with branch located at Koronadal City, South Cotabato, in the following Savings Account: Account No. 0756155377 Amount: Php 222,563.51 (AFP Pension) Account No. 0756260928 Amount: Php 16,744.00 (PVAO Pension), Has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS made and executed by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 72; Page No. 16; Book No. 13; Series of 2021 of the Notary Public Atty. Joebuena P. Rosillo, CPA, MBA, REB of Digos City.

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EMPERADOR...

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE SOL T. CARPIO

(from page 4) times.”

Mr. Co added, “We are confident that 2021 will be another banner year for Emperador. As economies open up, we look forward to an even better 2022.”

Emperador Inc is a brandy and whisky conglomerate that is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange with a market value of USD5.7 billion.

It owns Fundador – Spain’s oldest and largest brandy and sherry maker with 300 years of brandy heritage. It also owns Whyte & Mackay – the fifth-largest whisky manufacturer globally with 175 years of whisky heritage. Emperador has a compelling product presence in at least 100 countries across six continents.

Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules on Court of the Philippines, notice is hereby given that the estate of the late Sol. T. Carpio, who died intestate on December 9, 2007 in Davao City; the deceased at the time of her death left two (2) parcels of land covered

by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-15206 (Lot 1-C-1-0, Psd-06-009511, being a portion of Lot 1-C-1, Psd-06-009028) situated in the Barrio of Yapac, Municipality of Malay, Province of Aklan, Island of Buracay, containing an area of FIVE HUNDRED SIX (506) Square meters more or less; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-15207, (Lot 1-C-1-P, Psd-06-009511, being a portion of Lot 1-C-1, Psd-06-009028), situated in the Barrio of Yapac, Municipality of Malay, Province of Aklan, Island of Buracay, containing an area of FIVE HUNDRED SIX (506) Square meters more or less, has been the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE SOL T. CARPIO, made and executed by and among her hers per Doc. No. 137; Page No. 29; Book No. 5; Series of 2019 of the Notary Public BERNARDO T. CASTRO of Davao City and Re-entered into Doc. No. 468; Page No. 95; Book No. I; Series of 2020 of the Notary Public JOAHANNA A. ACHARON of Taguig City.

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 August 2021. 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 Agosto 2021. Ang tanang prenda dungan nga ibaligya sa publiko sa mga sumusunod nga dapit og petsa:

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MARY ANN KIMPO... was born in the USA. She is very interested in Middle Eastern history and culture and she thought of bringing Arabia and Egypt to her residence here in Davao city, as her gift to her mom.

The Arabian Room, conceptualized by Tammy, also includes Egyptian items, as she confesses to a fascination with Egyptian history and tourism. She says, “Egypt is the film and arts and culture hub of the Middle East and they have opera and theater and big cinema industry. They are

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the entertainers of the Arab world.”

When we asked Mary Ann what her wishes on her 70th birthday were, she answered “Good health for everyone, peace, and always to remember God is here with us guiding us to do His will.”

Among the interesting items displayed during our visit to the Arabian room which was arranged by Tammy, assisted by Sarah Sendiong, were Egyptian and Arabian outfits, headgear for the Bedouin men

and women, Sisha (hubbly bubbly) coffee, and special cups, and lots more!

A dressing room was provided in case we wanted to try on the outfits!

A birthday cake was the centerpiece of the display, baked by an engineer, Rosyl Lopez who had been to Saudi Arabia and owns a place here in Davao, Ciao Dulce. There were bouquets of fresh flowers and big balloons to complete the setup.

Because of the pandemic, there was no party,

nor guests, only the immediate family, Tammy, Maryam, Ali, Johann, and Tammy’s daughter, Tara Francesca, unlike the celebration two years ago when guests enjoyed the “mini piano concert”, karaoke singing, and a sumptuous

dinner.

Mary Ann’s siblings are Thelma, Ramon Jr. (Jun), Barbara, Amelita (Letlet), Johnny and Philip.

Her parents were Judge Ramon Escalona Kimpo and Edna Elsie Gonzales Tirol.

And because beauti-

ful memories of the past come alive in this Arabian Room, it will stay as long as the family wants to see it and will be ready to invite friends as soon as there is no longer any threat brought about by the pandemic.

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Mary Ann Kimpo celebrates th 70 in Middle Eastern setting

BY MARILYN C. ROQUE

HAVING spent thirty-three years of her life in Saudi Arabia, Mary Ann Tirol Kimpo wanted to reminisce on some of the reminders of her unforgettable stay there, especially on her 70th birthday this October 2021.

Mary Ann worked in Saudi Arabia as a medical laboratory specialist for thirty years after working for three years in the Philippine Heart Center for Asia and three years in Permian General Hospital in Texas, USA. She raised her two children, Thamara and Tariq (Tammy and Ricky) while she was in Saudi Arabia.

“Ali and I have two grandchildren and another on the way,” which she considers “a blessing in our old age.”

Mary Ann’s daughter, Tammy, is half-Arab, but she (

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