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Marawi opens new patient care center By DIVINA SUSON

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CdeO registers 29th case of coronavirus positive

ILIGAN CITY – The local government unit (LGU) of Marawi City opened a new quarantine and treatment facility over the weekend. Marawi City Mayor Majul Gandamra said the new facility which was opened on Saturday would help decongest the provincial screening and quarantine facility in Barangay Sagonsongan. The facility is a converted PHP30-million Siyapen Center, the first communitybased drug rehabilitation center which was funded by the Ayala Foundation and turned over to the local government unit in January 2018. “Siyapen” is named after the Maranao word for “care”. It has a 60-bed capacity and will house locally stranded individuals (LSIs) who are tested positive for Covid-19 but asymptomatic. At present, all returning LSIs are screened through rapid testing at the Sagonsongan facility. If found reactive of antibodies and show no flu-like symptoms, they are isolated at the 100bed facility managed by the EPIDEMIOLOGY EXPERT. Dr Joselito Retuya, the head of the so-called “Retuyas Army” answers questions from See OPENS, page 15

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the tri-media in Cagayan de Oro City during a regular press briefing.photo

The Siyapen Center in Marawi City (Photo courtesy of City Information Office - Marawi)

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The City of Cagayan de Oro has registered its 29th positive case of the deadly coronavirus disease, the City Health Department reported during a press briefing regularly held at City Hall. City Epidemiologist Joselito Retuya has confirmed during a press conference that the 29th case was again a Locally-Stranded Individual from Manila (LSI), one of the top cities in the country strongly hit by the onslaught of the deadly covid-19 pandemic. Manila, according to records from the Health Department has a total of over 2,000 positive cases, with 629 recoveries and 120 deaths. Retuya said the 29th case in Cagayan de Oro was a 22-year-old female resident of the numbered barangay in the city. She arrived in See REGISTERS, page 15

Bong Go’s office extends help to JRBGH in CDO CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Through the efforts of Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go and his office, medical equipment and supply donations were successfully turned over to JR Borja General Hospital (JRBGH) on Thursday, June 25 in Cagayan de Oro City. The office of Senator Go facilitated

the turnover of a unit of ultrasound machine donated by Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc., as well as various donations from the private sector, such as 2,000 pieces of face masks, and ten pieces of thermal scanners to further equip JRBGH in its fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) See EXTENDS, page 15

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Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri and Bukidnon 3rd district Congressman Manuel “Manoy” Zubiri on Wednesday turned over a respirator and medical supplies to Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center (BPMC) for COVID-19 fight. (PIA Bukidnon)

Sen. Migz Zubiri donates respirator, medical supplies for COVID-19 fight M A L AY BA L AY C I T Y, Bukidnon -- Senate majority leader Juan Miguel Zubiri and Bukidnon 3rd d i s t r i c t C ong re s s m an

Manuel “Manoy” Zubiri on Wednesday turned over a respirator and clinical supplies to Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center (BPMC) for

coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Dr. Miguel Antonio Prantilla, Chief of Hospital, said the scantily equipped

DOH-designated COVID facility within BPMC in Malaybalay City perks with these donations of a portable respirator, personal protective equipment (PPEs), and supplies. “Thanks to Senator Migz Zubiri and his brother third district Congressman Manuel ‘Manoy’ Zubiri who jointly handed over their donations. These will go a long way in the war against COVID-19 in the province of Bukidnon,” Dr. Prantilla said. The donations include a portable respirator; 2,000 pieces of disposable facemask; 15 boxes of 70% ethyl alcohol; 500 units of face shield; and 60 sets of clinical suits. He indicated that the respirator is one of the key

pieces of equipment to have on-hand in order to provide the highest level of care for patients especially those in critical conditions. Suggested by the media that more funds for the purpose ought to be appropriated by the government for Bukidnon hospitals, the Zubiri brothers said they bought the materials out of their own money and from some of their friends too. In fact, the Zubiris added that all the provincial hospitals in other congressional districts in Bukidnon will soon have their own share of the donations. Primarily intended for the medical frontliners, the donated materials came in the wake of the rise of COVID-sick persons who arrived in the province as

Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs) and Locally Stranded Individuals (LSIs) from other provinces in the country. To date, Bukidnon has recorded 14 cases of COVID-19 infections. Of this number, four had already recovered, while 10 are currently quarantined in different isolation facilities in this province. Records also show that none of them is locally infected because the said quarantined COVID-19 patients are ROFs and LSIs. Although all of the 1.4 million inhabitants in Bukidnon appear healthy, Gov. Jose Maria Zubiri Jr. urges all not to lower their guards. “Let’s observe the health protocols always,” Gov. Zubiri said. (RLRB/PIA Bukidnon)

MARAWI CITY -- Various national and local government agencies responded to the soil erosion due to heavy rainfall in Lakeview Transitional Shelter Site (TSS) in Barangay Boganga, this city. At around 7:00 PM on Friday, the soil erosion caused mud flood estimated to be knee level high. The City’s Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) together with Vice Mayor Anouar Abdulrauf, Marawi

City Police, 82nd Infantry Battalion (IB) under 103rd Infantry Brigade and 55th Engineer Brigade (EB) of the Philippine Army and Barangay emergency teams immediately responded and controlled the soil erosion and mud flood situation. Identified heavenly-affected areas are Block 53 to 54, Division 7 of the TSS. No casualty was recorded but eight families were affected. The families were immediately moved to nonaffected shelter units. The Marawi City Health Office

Gov’t agencies respond to soil erosion in Boganga Transitory Shelter Site NOTICE

PAUNAWA

Notice is hereby given that Golden Bria Holdings, Inc., represented by Ms. Cherry Lynn C. Jerez has filed with the Department of Human Settlements & Urban Development (DHSUD) a sworn statement for the sale of memorial lots within Golden haven Memorial Park- Cagayan de Oro Phase II, located at Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, specifically identified/ described as Lot 40813-C-1, Psd-10-078273 (Identical to Lot 400813-C-2), now Psd-10-079938; that the registration statement and all papers attached hereto are available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal interest thereon and upon proper application and upon payment of the proper fee.

Ipinauunawa an ang Golden Bria Holdings, Inc., kinatawan ni Bb. Cherry Lynn C. Jerez, ay nagharap sa Department of Human Settlements & Urban Development (DHSUD) ng isang panunumpang nakatala para sa bilihan ng loteng pangmemorial sa Golden haven Memorial Park- Cagayan de Oro Phase II, na matatagpuan sa Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City at sinakop sa Lote 40813-C-1, Psd-10-078273 (Identical to Lot 400813-C-2), ngayon Psd-10079938; ang nakatalang pahayag at ang lahat ng kasulatang nakakabit doon ay nakahanda sa pagsusuri ng sinumang tao na nagtataglay ng legal na interes doon pagkaraan ng wastong aplikasyon; at pagkatapos ng kaukulang bayad.

Any person with valid objection to the registration of the project may file his objection in writing with the Department of Human Settlements & Urban Development, 3F Dupoint Bldg., Akut-Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City, telephone nos. 72-14-66 & 856-5088 not later than two weeks from the last date of publication.

Sinumang tao na may kapani-paniwalang pagtutol sa pagkatala ng proyekto ay maaring magbigay ng nilagdang pagtutol sa Department of Human Settlements & Urban Development, 3F Dupoint Bldg., Akut-Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City, telephone nos. 72-14-66 & 856-5088 na hindi hihigit sa loob ng dalawang () lingo mula sa pinakahuling pagkalathala.

Lungsod ng Cagayan de Oro, Pilipinas, ika-26 ng Hunyo 2020.

Cagayan de Oro City, 26 June 2020.

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DA-BPI-SPAL-CdO ensures food safety control amid coronavirus contagion Cagayan de Oro City, June 16 – Equally putting value on food safety amid the coronavirus contagion, the DA-Bureau of Plant Industry - Satellite Pesticide Analytical Laboratory here (BPI-SPAL-CdO) continues to monitor pesticide residue level of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, grains and semiprocessed products. In support to the Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office 10’s mobile market commonly known as Kadiwa which took off since the COVID-19 crisis, BPI-SPAL-CdO has collected 66 samples from the fresh fruits and vegetables being sold in said market for the period of April 15-May 20. “Anchored on the Food Safety Act of 2013, we determine pesticide residues in agri products to protect local consumers from possible health hazards,” William F. Mugot, the officer-in-charge of BPI-SPAL-CdO remarked. Priority commodities monitored include: tomato, ampalaya, pechay, eggplant, string beans and sweet pepper, as these are

usually identified having pesticide residues, based on historical surveillance data, the agri official added. “Historically, the data collected from them [Canitoan Farmers Cooperative], one of our Kadiwa exhibitors here, in barangay Pagatpat, show that pesticide residues were detected in their agricultural produce, but are found to be below the MRL,” Mugot revealed. Shortly referred to as MRL or Maximum Residue Limit as defined by the Codex Alimentarius of the United Nations - Food and Agriculture Organization is the maximum concentration of a pesticide residue to be legally permitted in or in food commodities and animal feeds. Every pesticide has its own MRL for every commodity. “Samples taken from the Kadiwa are still pending, but they have already undergone preliminary processing and extraction procedures and are waiting for final Gas Chromatography (GC) analysis,” he explained.

Due to quarantine restrictions, there has been a challenge in sourcing out Ultra High Purity Gases (99.9999%) such as helium and nitrogen which are needed for laboratory instruments to operate, since suppliers in Manila imports them from China and Singapore,” he added. Nevertheless, Mugot assured that generation of results will be out soon, come the availability of said gases. “If the samples are negative, in one or two days, the results will be out. If tested positive, an additional confirmatory test is done to ensure the presence of pesticide residues and determine whether it has exceeded the MRL or not,” he guaranteed. Mugot also emphasized that

local government units (LGUs) play a vital role in food safety. “As of now, the SPAL-CdO protocol is to send the results of analysis to the LGUs concerned for appropriate action. Should the agri produce of farmers contain pesticide residues above MRL, the LGUs would coordinate with the farmers concerned for interventions, such as trainings and information campaigns,” the agency head explained. “We should understand that the MRL is a regulatory trade limit, such that, commodities with residues exceeding MRL means that the farmer did not follow the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in producing that particular commodity,” he

added. Meanwhile, he underscored that consumption patterns should also be taken into consideration in relation to MRLs. “Say for instance, we have an MRL of a pesticide at 0.2 milligrams per kilogram (parts per million) for tomato and we were able to detect residue above the MRL at 1.0 milligrams per kilogram. This does not necessarily mean that our health is in danger if we consume the tomato, since we normally do not eat 1 kilogram of tomato every day and expectedly, we would not exceed our Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI),” he clarified. “Additional processing such as washing and cooking would

further reduce the risk and more importantly, we should also vary our diet of fruits and vegetables to minimize the risk,” he added. Besides pesticide residues, Mugot also reminded consumers to similarly put premium on the physical and biological hazards on food by following practical tips, especially amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic: Regularly wash your hands with soap at least 20 seconds before and after holding objects; Wash thoroughly fruits and vegetables under running water before consuming or mixing them as ingredients in the preparation of food; Cook well the vegetables in order for microorganisms to die; and Ask someone else to prepare the food on your behalf, if you have a cough or colds. Taken altogether, he pointed out would mean a big step in addressing potential health hazards on food. For the same period, on top of the samples taken from the Kadiwa market, DA-BPISPAL-CdO have also taken 117 samples from the Bulua Vegetable Landing Area, 101 imported rice samples from Vietnam and Myanmar submitted by BPI-Plant Quarantine in support to the implementation of the Rice Tariffication Law. The DA-BPI-SPAL-CdO office and laboratory is located here in the city, at BPI Compound, Macabalan. It covers three regions, including Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula and the CARAGA Region.

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Igpanuyadug Sa Abaga Ta Bayug (Protect Mindamora Falls)

“Igpanuyadug Sa Abaga Ta Bayug” is now the call of the Indigenous People all over Mindanao and such call has reverberated even reaching no less than our beloved President, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. To understand from where that call is coming from, let me first go back in history. The indigenous cultures world-wide have understood and experienced life as a continuum between human and non-human species and between present, past and future generations. An 1848 speech attributed to Chief Seattle of the Suquamish tribe captures this continuum: “How can you buy or sell the sky, the warmth of the land? The idea is strange to us. If we

do not own the freshness of the air and the sparkle of the water, how can you buy them? Every part of this earth is sacred to my people . . .” It is so amazing to know that the culture of the Indigenous People has shown the oneness and interconnectedness of all of God’s creation. Indeed, the Unseen Being (the Creator) is seen through the wonderful scenery of nature evolving through billions of years. As vividly expressed by the Indigenous People, “Now we know that in our pilgrimage through this life there are holy places where one is made to feel kinship with the divine, Magbabaya; where the heavens seem to bend low over our heads and the angels

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come and minister to us.” It is there where the IPs connect with Magbabaya. Visit Mindamora Falls where you can see the 3-story waterfalls against the backdrop of radiating plants and blooming flowers and above are flocks of birds hovering above as if dancing to the music of the wind. What could be more amazing than that but now that beautiful scenery is being wrecked by powers-that be to transform that holy place into a tourist spot to make money. Indeed, humanity has given high veneration to the profit motive that has captured the mind of all govSee FALLS, page 15

Susan’s Notes

Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto is a refreshing breath of fresh air in PH politics CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—I had been hibernating thanks and no thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic and during one of those rest days, I read somewhere online that Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto regularized 53 casual employees who worked for two decades. For me that is good news since the pandemic had impacted heavily on the economies of countries around the world and security of tenure in employment is crucial to shield employees from the whims and vagaries of partisan parochial Machieveillan politics. I also read that the 31-year-old mayor, the son of celebrities Vic Sotto and Coney Reyes, declared in

no uncertain terms that low level, rank-and-file government employees should be shielded from said partisan parochial politics. I am in awe of this mayor´s pronouncement as it is rare to hear it from elected officials young or old. We are all aware that working in the Philippine government either on the national or local level is bogged down by patronage politics as supporters of winning candidates immediately seek employment and favors. Hence the government had become an employment agency with supporters being hired as street sweepers, cleaners and so on while some allies are appointed

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as department heads even without eligibility or qualifications whatsoever. Political accommodation is resorted to by winning candidates to ensure loyalty and retain a sizable bailiwick that would be useful in succeeding elections. Mayor Sotto´s move makes me happy since it is long overdue for casuals, contractuals and job order workers that slaved for years without securing tenure, let alone being promoted to better jobs. The 55 casuals who got regularized by Pasig City Mayor Sotto is a tiny See AIR, page 15

Unruffled

End of story AT FIRST, there was this sharp reduction of print days downsized into few pages, followed by furloughs and finally, it’s all over, ending the long journey with a sad note of writing ‘30’. This was the story of a local newspaper that said goodbye permanently last week under the weight of the coronavirus. The devastating sweep of Covid-19 is the biggest story in a generation. Yet its impact on businesses including the newspaper industry was not a walk in the park. And for most community newspapers, the virus had spelled the end of their story.

Notably, there was a record in the drop of advertisements that triggered the economic slowdown in the print industry. The decrease in advertising was swift, as businesses had tightened their spending and operational cost, hence the result was a pain in the neck for publishers and owners of the print industry. An extinction-level had hit hard for community newspapers as the coronavirus continue on unleasing its fury on a global scale. Just like any other businesses, the print industry is in a precarious position, with more smaller news outlets in the country are into the verge of closing

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down permanently. Already about 1,800 newspapers had closed down permanently worldwide following the number of people buying print editions had dropped significantly. As the journalism industry attempts to adapt to the new normal, peoples now get their news online, social media being the easiest and most convenient source of See STORY, page 15

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Public Notice r.a. 10172 Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR CITY OF TAGUM DATE: March 13, 2020

GSIS extends COVID-19 loan moratorium to June

GOVERNMENT Service Insurance System (GSIS) President and General Manager Rolando Ledesma Macasaet announced today that the state pension fund has extended its COVID-19 loan moratorium program for members, pensioners and other borrowers by another month or until June 2020, making it a fourmonth moratorium. “The extension will provide relief to many government employees and pensioners whose families are having financial difficulties because of the COVID-19 crisis. We earlier implemented a three-month moratorium from March to May 2020 However, with the continuing crisis and quarantine measures, we made it a four-month moratorium to tide over our members and pensioners,” Macasaet said. The pension fund chief said that GSIS will resume the collection of loan amortizations from its borrowers in July. Macasaet explained that the following are eligible to the moratorium as long as they have no loan accounts that have been declared in default as of February 29, 2020: (1) active members; (2) housing loan borrowers; See LOAN, page 14

NOTICE TO PUBLIC In compliance with publication requirement and pursuant to OCGR Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172, Notice is hereby served to the public that: JASMIN B. LOPEZ has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of (Petitioner/Document Owner)

Entry in Sex/Gender from: “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Birth Certificate of JASMIN BULLINA LOPEZ at TAGUM, DAVAO and whose parents are

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Republic of the Philippines Department of transportation and Communication MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY Regional Office No. XI 2nd floor, DCPI Building, Lakandula St. cor. Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CPC) IN A LINER SERVICE AND THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS ONLY PURSUANT TO R.A. 9295 AND THE 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING R.A 9295.

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ANTONIA C BONGATO, Applicant. NOTICE OF HEARING Before us is an application for issuance for Certificate of Public Convenience, specifically, for liner service of the vessel MBCA “BRIAN 2” for the carriage of passangers only and to operate in the route; From Sta. Cruz Port, Talikud Island Island Garden CIty of Samal to Kaputian Port, Island Garden CIty of Samal and vice versa with a passange rate of P30.00 per passenger. Notice is hereby given that their application will be heard by this Authority on 11 July, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the MARINA RO XI Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Davao Ching Printers, Inc. Bldg., Lakandula St. corner Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City. The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general circulation or shall post this Order in the MARINA website at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing. The Applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter.

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Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III ABSENT: Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. -

19th City Council 15th Regular Session Series of 2019 PRESENT: Vice Mayor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor

Sebastian Z. Duterte Ralph O. Abella Nilo D. Abellera Maria Belen S. Acosta Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Wilberto E. Al-ag Dante L. Apostol Sr. Conrado C. Baluran Jessica M. Bonguyan Louie John J. Bonguyan Pilar C. Braga Augusto Javier G. Campos III Danilo C. Dayanghirang Jonard C. Dayap Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Pamela A. Librado-Morata Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Bonifacio E. Militar Myrna G. L’ Dalodo-Ortiz Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Alberto T. Ungab Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III

ABSENT: Councilor

Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr.

OB-Guest Speaker of the Congress of the Liga ng mga Barangay of Batangas Province at the Apo View Hotel

Jaffar U. Marohomsalic

OB-Attended an Activity of the Sangguniang Kabataan

Councilor

Presiding Officer

Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Pamela A. Librado-Morata

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ORDINANCE NO. 0147-19 Series of 2019

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0291-17, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 2017 REVENUE CODE OF DAVAO CITY, SPECIFICALLY SUB-PARAGRAPHS 2 AND 3 OF PARAGRAPH (e) SECTION 76, TO CONFORM WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DOF-LOCAL FINANCE CIRCULAR NO. 3-95, SECTION 3 (a) AND SECTION 143 (e), OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AND ITS IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS

Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City in session assembled, that:

SECTION 1. TITLE- This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0291-17, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 2017 REVENUE CODE OF DAVAO CITY, SPECIFICALLY SUB-PARAGRAPHS 2 AND 3 OF PARAGRAPH (e) SECTION 76, TO CONFORM WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DOF-LOCAL FINANCE CIRCULAR NO. 3-95, SECTION 3 (a) AND SECTION 143 (e), OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AND ITS IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS.” SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. Sub-paragraphs 2 and 3 of paragraph (e) Section 76, Article X, of Ordinance no. 0291-17, is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of DOF-Local Finance Circular No. 3-95, Section 3 (a) and Section 143 (e), of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as The Local Government Code of 1991, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, viz: Article Ten. - Graduated Tax on Business

ORDINANCE NO. 076-19 Series of 2019

Councilor Councilor

OB-Attended the 6th National Executive Board Meeting of the Liga ng mga Barangay in Mandaluyong City On Domestic Emergency Leave On Vacation Leave

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 0171, SERIES OF 2009 KNOWN AS “THE DAVAO CITY ANTI-LITTERING ORDINANCE OF 2009” FURTHER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 98, SERIES OF 1956, OTHERWISE KNOWN, AS THE “ANTI LITTERING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DAVAO”,AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 105, SERIES OF 1986” BY REASON OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 0361-10, SERIES OF 2010, OR THE DAVAO CITY ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE OF 2009 Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled that: Section 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 0171, SERIES OF 2009 KNOWN AS “THE DAVAO CITY ANTI-LITTERING ORDINANCE OF 2009” FURTHER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 98, SERIES OF 1956, OTHERWISE KNOWN, AS THE “ANTI LITTERING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DAVAO”,AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 105, SERIES OF 1986” BY REASON OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 0361-10, SERIES OF 2010, OR THE DAVAO CITY ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE OF 2009”.

FROM: Section 76. Imposition of Tax. - There is hereby imposed on the following persons who establish, operate, conduct or maintain their respective business within the City a graduated business tax in the amounts hereafter prescribed: (e) On Contractors and other Independent Contractors in accordance with the following schedule:

Gross Sales/Receipts for the Preceding Calendar Year

Less than 50,000.00 50,000.00 or more but less than 75,000.00 75,000.00 or more but less than 100,000.00 100,000.00 or more but less than 150,000.00 150,000.00 or more but less than 200,000.00 200,000.00 or more but less than 250,000.00 250,000.00 or more but less than 300,000.00 300,000.00 or more but less than 400,000.00 400,000.00 or more but less than 500,000.00 500,000.00 or more but less than 750,000.00 750,000.00 or more but less than 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 or more but less than 2,000,000.00 In excess of 2,000,000.00

Amount of Tax Per Annum

998.25 1,597.20 2,395.80 3,593.70 4,791.60 6,588.45 8,385.30 11,180.40 14,973.75 16,788.75 18,603.75 20,993.50 At a rate of sixty percent (60%) of one percent (1%)

For purposes of this Section, the tax on general engineering, general building, and specialty contractors shall initially be based on the total contract price, payable in equal annual installments within the project term. Should a contractor (applicable only to general engineering and general building contractor) undertake to furnish the materials in the construction work, only the cost of such materials shall be deducted from his gross receipts for the purpose of determining the tax due.

Section 2. REPEALING CLAUSE – City Ordinance No. 0171-19, Series of 2009, known as “THE DAVAO CITY ANTI LITTERING ORDINANCE OF 2009” FURTHER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 98, SERIES OF 1956, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “ANTI LITTERING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DAVAO”,AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 105, SERIES OF 1986”, is hereby repealed by reason of City Ordinance No. 0361-10, Series of 2010 or the Davao City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2009. Section 3. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE– This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after posting in two (2) conspicuous public places and publication for three (3) consecutive days in a local newspaper of general circulation.

Upon completion of the project, the taxes shall be recomputed on the basis of the gross receipts for the preceding calendar years and the deficiency tax, if there be any, shall be collected as provided in this Code or the excess tax payment shall be refunded.

ENACTED, October 15, 2019, by unanimous vote of the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, there being a quorum.

Lessors and Dealers of Real Estate shall be taxed at the same rate provided in paragraph (e) of this section.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

TO :

CHARITO N. SANTOS Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Government Department Head II)

Section 76. Imposition of Tax – There is hereby imposed on the following persons who establish, operate, conduct, or maintain their respective business within the City a graduated business tax in the amount hereinafter prescribed: xxx

ATTESTED: SEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTE Vice Mayor Presiding Officer cns/bern APPROVED: 07 JAN 2020

SARA Z. DUTERTE City Mayor

ATTESTED:

(e) On contractors and other Independent Contractors in accordance with the following schedule: Gross Sales/ Receipts for the Preceding Calendar Year Less than 50,000.00 50,000.00 or more but less than 75,000.00 75,000.00 or more but less than 100,000.00 100,000.00 or more but less than 150,000.00 150,000.00 or more but less than 200,000.00 200,000.00 or more but less than 250,000.00 250,000.00 or more but less than 300,000.00 300,000.00 or more but less than 400,000.00 400,000.00 or more but less than 500,000.00 500,000.00 or more but less than 750,000.00 750,000.00 or more but less than 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 or more but less than 2,000,000.00 In excess of 2,000,000.00

Amount of Tax Per Annum 998.25 1, 597.20 2,395.80 3,593.70 4,791.60 6,588.45 8,385.30 11,180.40 14,973.75 16,788.75 18,603.75 20, 993.50 At a rate of sixty percent (60%) of one percent(1%)

Lessors and Dealers of Real Estate shall be taxed at the same rate provided in paragraph (e) of this section. SECTION 4. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE- If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other sections or provisions hereof not affected by such declaration shall continue to be in full force and effect.

19th City Council 23rd Regular Session Series of 2019 Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. - Sebastian Z. Duterte Ralph O. Abella Nilo D. Abellera Maria Belen S. Acosta Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Wilberto E. Al-ag Dante L. Apostol Sr. Conrado C. Baluran Jessica M. Bonguyan Louie John J. Bonguyan Pilar C. Braga Augusto Javier G. Campos III Danilo C. Dayanghirang Jonard C. Dayap Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Bonifacio E. Militar Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Alberto T. Ungab Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte

xxx xxx

The taxable gross receipts shall be the amounts received by the principal contractor as the total contract price less the amount paid to a sub-contractor under a subcontract arrangement, if there is any. The said sub-contractor, however, shall also be subject to the business tax imposed herein.

ATTY. ZULEIKA T. LOPEZ City Administrator

Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod

PRESENT: Councilor Vice Mayor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor

xxx

Temporary Presiding Officer

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY- This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after fifteen (15) days following the completion of its full publication in a local newspaper of general circulation within the City of Davao. ENACTED, on the 10th day of December, 2019, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

CHARITO N. SANTOS Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Government Department Head II)

ATTESTED: EDGAR P. IBUYAN JR. President Pro Tempore Temporary Presiding Officer cns/kjtq

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APPROVED: 07 JAN 2020

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ATTESTED:

ATTY. ZULEIKA T. LOPEZ City Administrator

Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod 19th City Council 14th Regular Session Series of 2019 PRESENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte - Councilor Nilo D. Abellera Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Councilor Wilberto E. Al-ag Councilor Dante L. Apostol Sr. Councilor Conrado C. Baluran Councilor Jessica M.Bonguyan Councilor Pilar C. Braga Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang Councilor Jonard C. Dayap Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Councilor Alberto T. Ungab Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III ABSENT: Councilor Ralph O. Abella - Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan - Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod - Councilor Pamela A. Librado-Morata - Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz - ORDINANCE NO. 065-19 Series of 2019

Presiding Officer

Councilor Ralph O. Abella Councilor Nilo D. Abellera Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Councilor Wilberto E. Al-ag Councilor Dante L. Apostol Sr. Councilor Conrado C. Baluran Councilor Jessica M. Bonguyan Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan Councilor Pilar C. Braga Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang Councilor Jonard C. Dayap Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Councilor Pamela A. Librado-Morata Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar Councilor Myrna G. L’ Dalodo-Ortiz Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Councilor Alberto T. Ungab Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III ABSENT: Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. - OB, Guest Speaker in the Congress of Liga ng mga Baranggay of Batangas Province at Apo View Hotel Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic - OB, attended an activity of the Sangguniang Kabataan ORDINANCE NO. 072-19 Series of 2019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 166-81, SERIES OF 1981, KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE OF LPG IN DAVAO CITY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled, that:

SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 166-81, SERIES OF 1981, KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE OF LPG IN DAVAO CITY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENT– The amendment shall be as follows: Section 1. All sellers and dealers of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Davao City contained in cylinders of all weight are required to indicate in the cylinder the weight of the LPG contained therein and the weight of the cylinder itself. Section 2. All LPG sellers and dealers in Davao City are required to have a weighing scale in their places of business, duly inspected and scaled twice a year by the City Treasurer’s Office, before they can be issued any license or business permit to do business in Davao City.

On Filial Leave On Vacation Leave On Domestic Emergency Leave On Domestic Emergency Leave On Official Business

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 0332-68, SERIES OF 1968 BY INCREASING THE CIVIL PENALTIES TO THE MAXIMUM AND ALSO THE PENALTY FOR IMPRISONMENT THEREFOR

Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City in session assembled, that:

Section 3. Any LPG sold which is contained in cylinders must be weighed in the presence of the customers before any sale is made. This shall also cover those sales made through delivery.

Section 4. Any person or entity violating this Ordinance shall suffer the following penalties:

First Offense- a fine of Php3,000.00 and/or imprisonment of not less than three (3) months, or both, at the discretion of the Court.

Second Offense- a fine of Php4,000.00 and/or imprisonment of not less than six (6) months, or both, at the discretion of the Court.

Third Offense- a fine of Php5,000.00 and/or imprisonment of not less than one (1) year, or both, at the discretion of the Court.

SECTION 1. TITLE- This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 0332-68, SERIES OF 1968, BY INCREASING THE CIVIL PENALTIES TO THE MAXIMUM AND ALSO THE PENALTY FOR IMPRISONMENT THEREFOR”.

Violation under this Ordinance shall be a ground for the cancellation of the license and business permit to sell LPG in Davao City.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENT - Section 2 of City Ordinance No. 0332-68, Series of 1968 shall be amended as follows:

In case of corporation, partnership, and association, the officers, managers, or partners responsible therefore shall be held liable.

Sec. 2 – The following penalties shall be imposed on violators of this Ordinance:

First Offense

Php3,000.00 or one (1) month imprisonment or both at the discretion of the court Second Offense Php4,000.00 or two (2) months imprisonment or both at the discretion of the court Third and subsequent Offenses Php5,000.00 or three (3) months imprisonment or both at the discretion of the court. xxxx xxxx xxxx

SECTION 3. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If for any reason, any section or provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other sections or provisions hereof not affected by such declaration shall continue to be in full force and effect. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVITY - This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after posting in two (2) conspicuous public places and publication for three (3) consecutive days in a local newspaper of general circulation in Davao City. ENACTED, on the 8th day of October 2019, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

CHARITO N. SANTOS Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Government Department Head II)

ATTESTED: SEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTE Vice Mayor Presiding Officer cns/kjtq

SARA Z. DUTERTE City Mayor

ATTESTED:

SECTION 4. EFFECTIVITY– This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after posting in two (2) conspicuous public places and publication for three (3) consecutive days in a local newspaper of general circulation in Davao City.

ENACTED, October 15, 2019, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

CHARITO N. SANTOS Secretary to the SangguniangPanlungsod (City Government Department Head II)

ATTESTED: SEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTE Vice Mayor Presiding Officer cns/kate

SARA Z. DUTERTE City Mayor

ATTESTED:

ATTY. ZULEIKA T. LOPEZ City Administrator Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod

ATTY. ZULEIKA T. LOPEZ City Administrator

19th City Council 17th Regular Session Series of 2019

Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod 19th City Council 15th Regular Session Series of 2019 PRESENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte

SECTION 3. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If any provision of this Ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid and subsisting.

APPROVED: 07 JAN 2020

Section 5. The Business Bureau and the City Treasurer’s Office shall ensure the implementation of this Ordinance and when warranted, investigate and cause the institution of criminal and administrative legal actions against persons and entities found violating this Ordinance.

Presiding Officer

PRESENT: Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor

Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. - Ralph O. Abella Maria Belen S. Acosta Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Wilberto E. Al-ag Dante L. Apostol Sr. Jessica M. Bonguyan Louie John J. Bonguyan

Temporary Presiding Officer

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0999-74, SERIES OF 1974 BECAUSE THE SUBJECT AREA IS ALREADY A COASTAL ROAD.”

Councilor Pilar C. Braga Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. Councilor Pamela A. Librado-Morata Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Councilor Jaffar U.Marohomsalic Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Councilor Alberto T. Ungab Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III ABSENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte - Councilor Nilo D. Abellera - Councilor Conrado C. Baluran - Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III - Councilor Jonard C. Dayap - Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod - Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz - Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes - Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte - ORDINANCE NO. 092-19 Series of 2019

SECTION 2. REPEALING CLAUSE– City Ordinance No. 0999-74, Series of 1974, known as “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSES AND /OR BUILDINGS WITHIN THE 50-METER DISTANCE FROM THE HIGHEST TIDE LEVEL ALONG THE SEASHORE OF TALOMO BEACH, THIS CITY,” is hereby repealed because the subject area is already a coastal road. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after posting in two (2) conspicuous public places and publication for three (3) consecutive days in a local newspaper of general circulation. On Domestic Emergency Leave On Official Business On Sick Leave On Official Business On Official Business On Vacation Leave On Official Business On Official Business On Official Business

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 192-04, SERIES OF 2004, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH FIXED PLACES OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS OR ADDRESSES TO REGISTER AND SECURE A BUSINESS REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION PLATES AND YEARLY VALIDATION STICKERS” BY INCREASING THE PENALTIES TO THE MAXIMUM

Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City in session assembled, that:

SECTION 1. TITLE- This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 192-04, SERIES OF 2004, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH FIXED PLACES OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS OR ADDRESSES TO REGISTER AND SECURE A BUSINESS REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION PLATES AND YEARLY VALIDATION STICKERS” BY INCREASING THE PENALTIES TO THE MAXIMUM”.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENT – Section 8 of City Ordinance No. 192-04, Series of 2004, shall be amended as follows:

1. For the first offense 2. For the second offense 3. For the third offense

ENACTED, October 22, 2019, by a majority vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian present, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

CHARITO N. SANTOS Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Government Department Head II)

ATTESTED: ALBERTO T. UNGAB Acting Vice Mayor Temporary Presiding Officer cns/ray APPROVED:____________,2019

SARA Z. DUTERTE City Mayor

ATTESTED:

ATTY. ZULEIKA T. LOPEZ City Administrator

P3,000.00 P4,000.00 P5,000.00 and revocation or cancellation of the business permit, and withdrawal of the business registration and identification plate and validation sticker

Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod

SECTION 3. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE- If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other sections or provisions hereof not affected by such declaration shall continue to be in full force and effect.

19th City Council 14th Regular Session Series of 2019

SECTION 4. EFFECTIVITY- This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after posting it in two (2) conspicuous public places and publication for three (3) consecutive days in a local newspaper of general circulation in Davao City.

PRESENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte - Councilor Nilo D. Abellera Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Councilor Wilberto E. Al-ag Councilor Dante L. Apostol Sr. Councilor Conrado C. Baluran Councilor Jessica M.Bonguyan Councilor Pilar C. Braga Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang Councilor Jonard C. Dayap Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Councilor Alberto T. Ungab Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III PRESENT: Councilor Ralph O. Abella - Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan - Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod - Councilor Pamela A. Librado-Morata - Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz - ORDINANCE NO. 063-19 Series of 2019

ENACTED, on the 5th day of November 2019, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

CHARITO N. SANTOS Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Government Department Head II)

ATTESTED: EDGAR P. IBUYAN JR. President Pro Tempore Temporary Presiding Officer cns/kjtq APPROVED: 07 JAN 2020

SARA Z. DUTERTE City Mayor

ATTESTED:

ATTY. ZULEIKA T. LOPEZ City Administrator

PRESENT: Councilor Alberto T. Ungab - Presiding Officer Councilor Ralph O. Abella Councilor Nilo D. Abellera Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Councilor Wilberto E. Al-ag Councilor Dante L. Apostol Sr. Councilor Conrado C. Baluran Councilor Jessica M. Bonguyan Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan Councilor Pilar C. Braga Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang Councilor Jonard C. Dayap Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Councilor Pamela A. Librado-Morata Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III ABSENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte - OB- Acting City Mayor ORDINANCE NO. 085-19 Series of 2019 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 0999-74, SERIES OF 1974 BECAUSE THE SUBJECT AREA IS ALREADY A COASTAL ROAD Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City in session assembled, that:

SECTION 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO.

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AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 5 OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 065-90, SERIES OF 1990, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SELLING OF AIRLINE, SHIPPING AND BUS TICKETS OUTSIDE THE TICKET OFFICES OR OFFICIAL BOOTHS OR PLACES DESIGNATED FOR THE PURPOSE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF”

Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod 19th City Council 16th Regular Session Series of 2019

Temporary Presiding Officer

Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City in session assembled, that:

SECTION 1. TITLE- This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 5 OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 065-90, SERIES OF 1990, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SELLING OF AIRLINE, SHIPPING AND BUS TICKETS OUTSIDE THE TICKET OFFICES OR OFFICIAL BOOTHS OR PLACES DESIGNATED FOR THE PURPOSE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF”. SECTION 2. REPEALING CLAUSE - City Ordinance No. 065-90, Series of 1990, entitled “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SELLING OF AIRLINE, SHIPPING AND BUS TICKETS OUTSIDE THE TICKET OFFICES OR OFFICIAL BOOTH OR PLACES DESIGNATED FOR THE PURPOSE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF,” is hereby repealed. SECTION 7. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE- This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after posting in two (2) conspicuous public places and publication in a local newspaper of general circulation in Davao City. ENACTED, on the 8th day of October 2019, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

CHARITO N. SANTOS Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Government Department Head II)

ATTESTED: SEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTE Vice Mayor Presiding Officer cns/kjtq APPROVED: 07 JAN 2020

SARA Z. DUTERTE City Mayor

ATTESTED:

ATTY. ZULEIKA T. LOPEZ City Administrator

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Councilor Councilor Councilor ABSENT: Vice Mayor

Councilor

Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr.

OB-Guest Speaker of the Congress of Liga ng mga Barangay of Batangas Province at Apo View Hotel

Jaffar U. Marohomsalic

OB-Attended an activity of the Sangguniang Kabataan

J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III Sebastian Z. Duterte

Sebastian Z. Duterte Ralph O. Abella Nilo D. Abellera Maria Belen S. Acosta Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Wilberto E. Al-ag Dante L. Apostol Sr. Conrado C. Baluran Jessica M. Bonguyan Louie John J. Bonguyan Pilar C. Braga Augusto Javier G. Campos III Danilo C. Dayanghirang Jonard C. Dayap Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Pamela A. Librado-Morata Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Bonifacio E. Militar Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Alberto T. Ungab Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III

Presiding Officer

OB-Acting City Mayor

ORDINANCE NO. 037-19 Series of 2019

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8 AND 10 OF ORDINANCE NO. 0367-12, SERIES OF 2012, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE NEW COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-SMOKING ORDINANCE OF DAVAO CITY” BY INCREASING THE PENALTY PROVIDED THEREOF Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled that: SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8 AND 10 OF ORDINANCE NO. 0367-12, SERIES OF 2012, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE NEW COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-SMOKING ORDINANCE OF DAVAO CITY” BY INCREASING THE PENALTY PROVIDED THEREOF”. SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY – Sections 8 and 10 of Ordinance No. 0367-12, Series of 2012, otherwise known as the New Comprehensive Anti-smoking Ordinance of Davao City shall be amended to read as follows: Section 8. PENALTIES. The following penalties shall be imposed on violators of this Ordinance: First Offense Second Offense Third and Subsequent Offenses

ORDINANCE NO. 074-19 Series of 2019

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 0452-73, SERIES OF 1973, KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE LIGHTING FACILITIES AND THE PLACING OF PARTITIONS IN MASSAGE CENTERS OR CLINIC WITHIN THE PREMISES OR BARBERSHOPS AND/OR MASSAGE CENTERS OR CLINICS ESTABLISHED INDEPENDENTLY OF BARBERSHOPS AND PROHIBITING FURTHER THE PUTTING UP OF A BAR OR RESTAURANT INSIDE A BARBERSHOP WITH A MASSAGE CENTER OR CLINIC AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES” Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled that:

SECTION 3. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other sections or provisions hereof not affected by such declaration shall continue to be in full force and effect. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVITY –This Ordinance shall take effect upon posting and publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Davao for three consecutive times.

ENACTED, September 10, 2019, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

Section 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 0452-73, SERIES OF 1973”. Section 2. REPEALING CLAUSE – City Ordinance No. 0452-73, Series of 1973, known as “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE LIGHTING FACILITIES AND THE PLACING OF PARTITIONS IN MASSAGE CENTERS OR CLINIC WITHIN THE PREMISES OR BARBERSHOPS AND/OR MASSAGE CENTERS OR CLINICS ESTABLISHED INDEPENDENTLY OF BARBERSHOPS AND PROHIBITING FURTHER THE PUTTING UP OF A BAR OR RESTAURANT INSIDE A BARBERSHOP WITH A MASSAGE CENTER OR CLINIC AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES”, is hereby repealed, in view of the issuance of Presidential Decree No. 856.

ALBERTO T. UNGAB Acting Vice Mayor Temporary Presiding Officer cns/bern

Section 3. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE– This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after posting in two (2) conspicuous public places and publication for three (3) consecutive days in a local newspaper of general circulation in Davao City. ENACTED, October 15, 2019, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

CHARITO N. SANTOS Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Government Department Head II)

Php 2,000.00 or one (1) month imprisonment or both at the direction of the court Php 3,000.00 or two (2) months imprisonment or both at the discretion of the court Php 5,000.00 or four (4) months imprisonment or both at the discretion of the court

Section 10. NO CONTEST PROVISION. Persons liable mentioned in Section 6(A) of this Ordinance who is apprehended or cited for violation and who does not wish to contest the violation and is willing to pay voluntarily the administrative penalty imposed upon him/her prior to the filing of formal charges with the proper court shall be allowed to pay a penalty in the amount of One Thousand Pesos (1,000) with the City Treasurer’s Office to avoid being criminally prosecuted within three (3) days from apprehension. xxx

ATTESTED:

CHARITO N. SANTOS Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Government Department Head II)

APPROVED: 07 JAN 2020

SARA Z. DUTERTE City Mayor

ATTESTED:

ATTY. ZULEIKA T. LOPEZ City Administrator

Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod

ATTESTED:

19th City Council 16th Regular Session Series of 2019

SEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTE Vice Mayor Presiding Officer cns/bern APPROVED: 07 JAN 2020

SARA Z. DUTERTE City Mayor

ATTESTED:

ATTY. ZULEIKA T. LOPEZ City Administrator Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod

19th City Council 10th Regular Session Series of 2019 PRESENT: Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor

Alberto T. Ungab Ralph O. Abella Nilo D. Abellera Maria Belen S. Acosta Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Wilberto E. Al-ag Dante L. Apostol Sr. Conrado C. Baluran Jessica M. Bonguyan Louie John J. Bonguyan Pilar C. Braga Augusto Javier G. Campos III Danilo C. Dayanghirang Jonard C. Dayap Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Pamela A. Librado-Morata Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Bonifacio E. Militar Myrna G. L’ Dalodo-Ortiz Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes

Temporary Presiding Officer

PRESENT: Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor ABSENT: Vice Mayor

Temporary Presiding Officer

Sebastian Z. Duterte

OB- Acting City Mayor

ORDINANCE NO. 084-19 Series of 2019 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 0441-65, SERIES OF 1965, BY REASON OF R.A. 9514 AND R.A. 6541 Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City in session assembled, that: SECTION 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 0441-65, SERIES OF 1965, BY REASON OF R.A. 9514 AND R.A. 6541.” SECTION 2. REPEALING CLAUSE – City Ordinance No. 0441-65, Series of 1965, otherwise known as “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF THE ROOF GARDENS OF BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY OF DAVAO”, AS AMENDED BY

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ORDINANCE NO. 105, SERIES OF 1986,” is hereby repealed by reason of R.A. 9514 AND R.A. 6541. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after posting in two (2) conspicuous public places and publication for three (3) consecutive days in a local newspaper of general circulation in Davao City.

ENACTED, October 22, 2019, by a majority vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian present, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

CHARITO N. SANTOS Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Government Department Head II)

ATTESTED: ALBERTO T. UNGAB Acting Vice Mayor Temporary Presiding Officer cns/ray APPROVED: 07 JAN 2020

SARA Z. DUTERTE City Mayor

ATTESTED:

ATTY. ZULEIKA T. LOPEZ City Administrator

Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod 19th City Council 23rd Regular Session Series of 2019 PRESENT: Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. - Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte Councilor Ralph O. Abella Councilor Nilo D. Abellera Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Councilor Wilberto E. Al-ag Councilor Dante L. Apostol Sr. Councilor Conrado C. Baluran Councilor Jessica M. Bonguyan Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan Councilor Pilar C. Braga Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang Councilor Jonard C. Dayap Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Councilor Alberto T. Ungab Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III ABSENT: Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. - Councilor Councilor

Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod

Sebastian Z. Duterte Ralph O. Abella Nilo D. Abellera Maria Belen S. Acosta Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Wilberto E. Al-ag Dante L. Apostol Sr. Conrado C. Baluran Jessica M. Bonguyan Louie John J. Bonguyan Pilar C. Braga Augusto Javier G. Campos III Danilo C. Dayanghirang Jonard C. Dayap Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Pamela A. Librado-Morata Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Bonifacio E. Militar Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Alberto T. Ungab Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III

ABSENT: Councilor

Jaffar U. Marohomsalic

Presiding Officer

ARTICLE ELEVEN– REGULATION IN THE ESTABLISHMENT, CLASSIFICATION, ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED/OPERATED PUBLIC MARKET FROM: Section 347. Classification of Public Markets. – For the purpose of this Code, city-owned and/ or operated public markets are hereby classified into: Class A – Those with an average monthly income of P 450,000.00 or more during the preceding six (6) months. Class B – Those with an average monthly income of P300,000.00 or more but not more than P 450,000.00 during the preceding six (6) months. Class C – Those with an average monthly income of P 150,000.00 or more but not more than P300,000.00 during the preceding six (6) months. Class D - Those with an average monthly income of less than P150,000.00 during the preceding six (6) months.

On Vacation Leave

TO: Section 347.Classification of Public Markets– For the purpose of this Code, city-owned and/or operated public markets are hereby classified into: Class A - Those with an average monthly income of P2,000,000.00 or more during the preceding six (6) months. Class B - Those with an average monthly income of P1,500,000.00 or more but not more than P2,000,000.00 during the preceding six (6) months.

Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City in session assembled, that:

Class C – Those with an average monthly income of P700,000.00 or more but not more than P1,500,000.00 during the preceding six (6) months.

SECTION 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0418-83, SERIES OF 1983, BY INCREASING THE PENALTY FROM A FINE OF TWO HUNDRED PESOS (PHP200.00) OR AN IMPRISONMENT OF ONE (1) MONTH TO A FINE OF FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (PHP5,000.00) OR AN IMPRISONMENT OF ONE (1) MONTH OR BOTH AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT. SECTION 2. AMENDMENT– Section 3 of City Ordinance No. 0418-83 is hereby amended as follows:

Section 3 – PENALTY PROVISION. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance after due notice shall be fined P5,000.00 or an imprisonment of one (1) month, or both, at the discretion of the Court. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after posting in two (2) conspicuous public places and publication for three (3) consecutive days in a local newspaper of general circulation in Davao City. ENACTED, November 12, 2019 by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian present, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

CHARITO N. SANTOS Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Government Department Head II)

ATTESTED:

Class D – Those with an average monthly income of less than P700,000.00 during the preceding six (6) months. SECTION 3. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE- If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other sections or provisions hereof not affected by such declaration shall continue to be in full force and effect. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVITY- Ordinance shall take effect immediately after (15) days following completion of it full publicatrion in a local newspaper of General circulation with in the city of Davao. ENACTED, on the 10th day of December, 2019, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

CHARITO N. SANTOS Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Government Department Head II)

ATTESTED:

SEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTE Vice Mayor Presiding Officer cns/ray APPROVED: 14 JAN 2020

SARA Z. DUTERTE City Mayor

ATTESTED:

Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City in session assembled, that:

SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. ARTICLE ELEVEN– REGULATION IN THE ESTABLISHMENT, CLASSIFICATION, ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED/OPERATED PUBLIC MARKET PARTICULARLY SECTION 347 OF ORDINANCE NO. 0291-17, SERIES OF 2017, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 2017 REVENUE CODE OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO, IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0418-83, SERIES OF 1983, BY INCREASING THE PENALTY FROM A FINE OF TWO HUNDRED PESOS (PHP200.00) OR AN IMPRISONMENT OF ONE (1) MONTH TO A FINE OF FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 5,000.00) OR AN IMPRISONMENT OF ONE (1) MONTH OR BOTH AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT

ORDINANCE NO. 0148-19 Series of 2019

SECTION 1. TITLE- This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0291-17, SERIES OF 2017, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 2017 REVENUE CODE OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO SPECIFICALLY SECTION 347 OF ARTICLE ELEVEN –REGULATION IN THE ESTABLISHMENT, CLASSIFICATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED/OPERATED PUBLIC MARKET.”

ORDINANCE NO. 0100-19 Series of 2019

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OB-Attended the 6th National Executive Board Meeting of the Liga ng mga Barangay in Mandaluyong City On Domestic Emergency Leave On Vacation Leave

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0291-17, SERIES OF 2017, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 2017 REVENUE CODE OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO SPECIFICALLY SECTION 347 OF ARTICLE ELEVEN –REGULATION IN THE ESTABLISHMENT, CLASSIFICATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED/OPERATED PUBLIC MARKET

19th City Council 18th Regular Session Series of 2019 PRESENT: Vice Mayor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor

Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Pamela A. Librado-Morata

Temporary Presiding Officer

ATTY. ZULEIKA T. LOPEZ City Administrator

EDGAR P. IBUYAN JR. President Pro Tempore Temporary Presiding Officer cns/kjtq APPROVED: 07 JAN 2020

SARA Z. DUTERTE City Mayor

ATTESTED:

ATTY. ZULEIKA T. LOPEZ City Administrator

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Cop cheats death in Iligan City shooting incident By DIVINA SUSON

ILIGAN CITY – A police corporal escaped death when unidentified men riding-in-tandem shot him past 7 p.m. Saturday (June 27) in Del Carmen, this city. Maj. Rixell Torayno, chief of Iligan City Police Station 1, said that the target was a police corporal, and when this police officer was driving his vehicle when unidentified armed men shot him upon reaching Barangay Del Carmen. The police corporal requested not to be named over security reasons. Torayno said the police corporal, who is presently assigned at the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit (RDEU) 10 in Cagayan de Oro City, was on his way home when the incident happened. “He was shot twice but luckily he was not hit. He fired back but the suspects managed to escape very quickly,” Torayno said in an interview. He was alone in his car when the shooting incident happened. As member of the RDEU that leads drug operations in Northern Mindanao, Torayno said, tge police corporal is looking into the possibility that the attempt of his life is work-related. See CHEATS, page 14

Mon-Tue, June 29-30, 2020 Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’ a Judicial District Iligan City

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES EDWARD T. EUSEBIO AND FLORENCE D. FLORA-EUSEBIO,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2020-044

EDWARD T. EUSEBIO AND FLORENCE D. FLORA-EUSEBIO, Petitioners. X-----------------------------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on August 24, 2004 at Quezon City, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Purok 1, Merila, Ubaldo Laya, Iligan City and Portico, Gran Europa, Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than one (1) year now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby severing their marriage bond on August 24, 2004 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on July 17, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 9th day of June, 2020.

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

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IN RE; JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ALLAN REIL J. MICABALO AND GINALYN G. RAMO-MICABALO

CIVIL CASE NO.2020-045

ALLAN REIL J. MICABALO AND GINALYN G. RAMO-MICABALO, Petitioners. X--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on AUGUST 31, 2011 at CLARIN, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at PANAON, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL AND STA. FILOMINA,ILIGAN CITY respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for ONE (1) year now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on AUGUST 31, 2011, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on JULY 24,, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED Iligan City, Philippines, this 15TH day of JUNE, 2020.

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Gingoog City OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT & EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF No. 242-2020 Upon Extra-Judicial Petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act 4118, filed by FIRST STANDARD FINANCE CORPORATION (formerly: First Standard Lending Corporation)., with branch office address at Door 1 & 2, Sheridan Bldg. Calamansi Drive, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, against Sps. ELINO B. CABARUBIAS & PETRA G. CABARUBIAS represented by Sps. LEZILDA C. PAGAYAMAN & FERNANDO B. PAGAYAMAN (Attorney-in-Fact) with postal address at Zone 5 Gango, Libona, Bukidnon, to satisfy the Mortgagee indebtedness which as of February 29, 2020 have amounted to TWO MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR AND 53/100 ONLY (Php 2,813,954.53) with interest thereon and other charges and other fees incurred in the foreclosure proceedings, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction to the highest bidder of CASH on July 30, 2020 at 9:00 o’clock in the morning to 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the Office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Dugenio St., Gingoog City, the following properties with all the improvements existing thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-17463 Lot 4203-B, Psd-10-033855 “A PARCEL OF LAND, (Lot 4203-B, Psd-10-033855, being a portion of lot 4203, Cad 295, Gingoog Cadastre) situated in then Barrio of Samay, City of Gingoog, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the NE., along line 6-7 by Lot 4203-A, of the Subdivision plan Psd-10-033855; along line 2-3 by Lot 4205; on the SW., along line 3-4 by Lot 4218, all of CAD 295, Gingoog Cadastre; on NW., along line 4-5-6 by National Highway. Beginning at the point marked “I” on the plan being S. 00 deg. 43’W., from BLLM no. 1, Cad 295, THENCE;

S. 83 deg. 57 ’W., S. 85 deg. 18 ’W., N. 24 deg. 22‘W., N. 89 deg. 00’E., N. 49 deg. 27’E., S. 79 deg. 06’E., S. 17 deg. 40’E., S. 78 deg. 28’W.,

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIOAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12TH JUDICIAL REGION Branch 10 Hall of Justice, Marawi City

141.11 M. to point 2; 147.41 M. to point 3; 96.71 M. to point 4; 119.64 M. to point 5; 79.14 M. to point 6; 134.70 M. to point 7; 90.97 M. to point 8; 12.76 M to point of;

IN RE: PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF THE MISSPELLED MIDDLE NAME OF CAIRANIE BUROWA WATAMAMA to CAIRANIE BOROWA WATAMAMA AND HER DATE OF BIRTH FROM JULY 1, 2002 to JULY 1, 1994 AS APPEARING IN HER CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH

SPL. PROC. NO. ML-794-2019

CAIRANIE BOROWA WATAMAMA, Petitioner. -versusOFFIC OF THE CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MARANTAO, LANAO DEL SUR REPRESENTED BY THE MUNICIPAL LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR, Respondent, x----------------------------------x ORDER Before this Court is a verified petition tor correction of entry in the certificate of live birth of CAIRANIE BOROWA WATAMAMA dated 27 December 2013, and which reads in part: 1. That petitioner, Cairanie Borowa Watamama, is of legal age, single, a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Criminology and resident of Barangay Bandara Ingud, Camalig, Marantao, Lanao del Sur: 2. That respondent is a government institution which is tasked to register births and deaths of persons within its territorial jurisdiction and to make corrections on the entry in the certificate of live birth and certificate of death of persons should there be error committed unintentionally on the date of birth, death and other personal circumstances of the person; 3. That petitioner, since the time she went to school from Grade 1 up to her college days, has been using in her school records her name, Cairanie Borowa Watamama, who is bom on July 1, 1994 al Camalig, Marantao, Lanao del Sur; 4. That after she finished her Bachelor of Science in Criminology on April 7, 2019 at Dansalan Polytechnic College, she applied to take the Criminology Board Examination before the Professional Regulatory Commission and to her dismay, she was refused to :akc die board examination as sue is still underage as appearing in her certifica te of live birth, she was bom on July 1, 2002 of which she was only 17 years old coupled with the fact that her middle name Borowa does not also coincide with her middle name in her certificate of live birth as her middle name Borowa was misspelled as Burowa. Attached herewith is her certificate of live birth and forms part of this petition as Annex “A”; 5. That to prove that her date of birth is not July 1. 2002 but July 1. 1994. her Secondary Students’ Permanent Records will show that she was bom on July 1, 1994 as she finished her elementary course at Mafia Christina Elementary School in the year 2006-2007 which ‘will negate 2002 as her date of birth because if she was born on July 1, 2002, she was only one-vear old when she enrolled in Grade 1. Attached herewith is a Xerox copy of her secondary students’ permanent records issued by Moamar D. Diborosan, Principal of Sultan Goto Memorial National High School and forms part of this petition as Annex “B”; 6. That the petitioner was not the one who registered her date of birth to the Office of the Civil Registrar. It was her sister, Asnairah B. Watamama who requested Madiora Maniri, an employee of the Civil Registrar of Marantao, to fill the blank certificate of live birth of the petitioner where she mistakenly misspelled her middle name Borowa to Burowa and her date of birth instead of July 1, 1994, it was mistakenly typed July 1, 2002, so the mistake was attributable to the petitioner; 7. Likewise, the Transcript of Records of the petitioner issued by the Dansalan Polytechnic College shows that her Date of Birth is July 1. 1994 and not July 1, 2002. Photocopy of said Transcript of Records is hereto attached and forms part of this petition and marked as Annex “C”; 8. The Barangay Chairman, Hon. Alioding B. Adiong, of Barangay Bandara Ingud, Camalig, Marantao. Lanao del Sur issued a certification that the petitioner was born on July 1, 1994. Said certification is hereto attached and marked as Annex “D”, 9. Lastly, her parents. Datumanong B. Watamama and Cabiba P. Borowa executed a joint affidavit attesting to the fact that the petitioner has been using her complete name as Cairanie Borowa Watamama who is horn on July 1, 1994 which Joint Affidavit is hereto attached as Annex “E”; 10. That the purpose of tiling this petition is tor the petitioner to take the Criminology Board Examination after this Honorable Court has ordered for the correction of the misspelled middle name of the petitioner from Burowa to Borowa and her date of birth from July 1, 2002 to July 1, 1994. Finding the aforesaid petition to be sufficient in form and substance, it is hereby ordered that the same be set for hearing before this Court on March 19, 2020 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Let a copy of this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper of general circulation in Lanao del Sur or Malawi City or Iligan City for three (3) consecutive weeks. The Local Civil Registrar of Marantao, Lanao del Sur and the Administrator and Civil Registrar General of the Philippine Statistics Authority, or any person or party who has interest in the petition, may file his/her opposition thereto within fifteen (IS) days from notice of this Petition or from the last day of publication of this Order.

beginning; containing an area of THIRTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO (30,952) square meters more or less. Improvement Clause: “Including the house/building(s), now erected or hereafter maybe erected upon.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated date and time. In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on the next working day without Further, let this Order be posted for fifteen (15) days prior to the date of further notice, posting and republication. bearing in the Bulletin Board of the Local Civil Registrar of Marantao, Lanao The prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the title of the herein described/properties and the del Sur and the Bulletin Board of this Court, at the expenses of the petitioner. encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Gingoog City, June 1, 2020. The petitioner is directed to notify- this Court of the publication of this Order not later than three (3) days before March 19. 2020. FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF BY: Furnish copies of this Order, together with the copies of the petition to the (Sgd.) LOLITA B. AGUINALDO Local Civil Registrar of Marantao, Lanao dci Sur, the Hon. Solicitor General, Sheriff 1V Makati City, and the Hon. Administrator and Civil Registrar General. Philippine RTC-OCC, Gingoog City Statistics Authority (PSA). Past Avenue. Diliman, Quezon City. Copy furnished:

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SO ORDERED.

Marawi City. Philippines. January 20, 2020.

MDN: Jun 23, 30 & Jul 7, 2020

WENIDA B.M. PAPANDAYAN Presiding Judge

DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late JACOBO E. PIMENTEL, died intestate at Cagayan de Oro City on 03 May 1986, leaving no will nor debts settled to date but leaving a parcel of land with Lot No. 1028 and Survey No. PLS 805 Situated at Barrio Poblacion, Municipality of Claveria, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao containing an area of 25, 713 square meters, more or less, the subject of this sale is described as follows A parcel of land with Portion Lot 1028, PLS 805, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion, Municipality of Claveria island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE (2,765) SQUARE METERS, more or less and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of JACOBO E. PIMENTEL, in favor of MARY LOU PIMENTEL-GO, per DOC #422;PAGE #84; BOOK #XVIII; series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO. MDN: June 16, 23 & 30, 2020

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late FELY JACALAN who died last JANUARY 24, 2003 at Taboc, Opol, Province of Misamis Oriental, which has residence at the time of their demise, leaving certain real properties, which is more particularly described as follows, to wit: LOT NO. 35852-D TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 1362019001960, Located at Taboc, Opol, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE (753) square meters more or less and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of FELY JACALAN, in favor of MICHEL C. CILO, per DOC #493; PAGE #99; BOOK #120; series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of TIBURCIO M. PALASAN, JR. MDN: Jun 23, 30 & Jul 7, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE4 WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late CANDIDA BADO PERMITES, who died single on May 4, 2006 at Upper Hinaplanon, Iligan City; that the deceased died intestate, without any last Will and Testament and without outstanding debts or accounts; that the deceased left a certain parcel of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-55,214 situated in iligan City, containing an area of FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED ABD NINETY-EIGHT (5, 498) SQUARE METERS, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS, filed by the heirs of CANDIDA BADO PERMITES, per DOC#224; PAGE #65; BOOK #IV; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. SAIDALI C. GANDAMRA. MDN: June 16, 23 & 30, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE (Bank Deposit) KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late JAMAEL MAGOMNANG MAMAO, who died on May 18, 2020, at Pantar, Lanao Del Norte; that JAMAEL MAGOMNANG MAMAO, was a SAVINGS ACCOUNT DEPOSITOR of METROBANKBANK, Iligan City, under Account Number 170-3-17057359-6 and left a bank balance with an outstanding amount of Php 70, 114.58; that the deceased died intestate without any last Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts or acoounts and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE (Bank Deposit), filed by the heirs of JAMAEL MAGOMNANG MAMAO, per DOC #245; PAGE #49; BOOK #IV; series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. SAIDALI C. GANDAMRA. MDN: June 16, 23 & 30, 2020

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pandemic. “Today, we turnover these donations to your institution with the confidence that this will help you in diagnosing and treating your patients, no matter what their condition is,” the Senator stated in his speech

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(CHO) also provided them with hygiene kits. The troops from the 82nd IB and 55th EB and personnel from the Department of Public Works and Highways continued to remove the mud deposits caused by soil erosion. The National Housing Authority (NHA), City Environment and Natural Resources Office, CDRRMO, CSWO, CHO, Task Force Bangon Marawi, Action Against Hunger (AAH), Ecosystems Work for Essential Benefits, Inc. (ECOWEB), and Community and Family Services International (CFSI) conducted an assessment on Saturday morning. “Nag drone na tayo para ma assess ang tributary area para sa ulan or rainwater

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(3) pensioners; and, (4) inactive GSIS members who availed of the GSIS Program for Restructuring and Repayments of Debts (PRRD). The pension fund chief clarified that a loan is considered in default if the total arrearages or unpaid monthDEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

delivered by a representative during the turnover ceremony. “ Tiy a k a ko na ang kagamitan na ito ay makakatulong sa inyo at inyong mga pasyente upang makamtan ang pinakamaayos na paggamot sa kanilang mga sakit,” Go added. Go’s staff also distributed 200 food packs to frontlinrunoff. Ipadivert natin ang ulan sa pinakamalapit na galley or daanan ng ulan,” said NHA-Marawi Project Management Office head, Engr. Clemente Dayot. [We already have conducted drone shots to assess the tributary area for the rainwater runoff. We will divert the rainfall to the nearest galley.] Dayot also said that a gabion - a cage, cylinder or box filled with rocks or concrete will be recommended to be built. He also shared that there will be a meeting between NHA, TFBM and LGU Marawi on Monday to further discuss the mitigation of the said soil erosion. CSWDO also provided preparedness orientation if the same situation will occur. They also reminded the parents to monitor their children. (LELA/ PIA ICIC) ly payments is equivalent to more than six monthly amortizations. He added that loans granted after May 23, 2020 are not qualified to the moratorium. The loans covered under the moratorium include Consolidated Loan or Conso-loan; GSIS Financial Assistance Loan or GFAL; Educational Assistance Loan II; emergency loan; regular policy loan; optional policy loan; Home Emergency Loan Program; Real Estate Loan; Restructured Real Estate Loan; Low Cost Housing / Deed of Conditional Sale; pension loan; Pensioner’s Emergency Loan; Pensioner’s Restructured Loan; and PRRD. Members and pensioners who have inquiries on GSIS COVID-19 Moratorium Program may visit the GSIS website, www.gsis.gov.ph; GSIS Facebook Page, @ gsis.ph; or call the GSIS Contact Center at 88474747 (if in Metro Manila) or 1-800-8-847-4747 (for Globe and TM subscribers) and 1-800-10-847-4747 (for Smart, Sun, and Talk ‘N Text subscribers).

That the late HENRY COSCA ANOCHE, who died on December 19, 2019 at Richmond hotel, F. Sotto Drive, Cebu City; the deceased died intestate, without leaving any Last Will and Testament, and without any outstanding debts; the Deceased left the following properties, to wit: a. Bank Account maintained with Savings Account No. 4589 2369 69, branch of BPI Iligan Branch, Llunch Street, cor. Manuel L. Quezon Avenue, Iligan City in the amount of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTEEN and 52/100 Pesos (P/108,618.52) and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, filed by the heirs of HENRY COSCA ANOCHE, per DOC #14; PAGE #2; BOOK #XXI; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FEDERICO R. MARANDA.

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ers and staff of JRBGH, such as doctors, nurses, nursing attendants, ward personnel, utility workers, drivers, security, and Malasakit Center staff. “In the middle of this global health crisis, we owe our immense gratitude to you, dear health professionals for tending to the sick, risking your lives in the process,” Go said. “Hindi biro ang inyong trabaho. Sa kabila ng mga panganib ng inyong propesyon, patuloy pa rin kayong lumalaban para sa inyong mga kapwa Pilipino. Saludo kaming lahat sa inyo,” the Senator added. The Senator also thanked the private donors for their generous donations and for trusting him and his office to facilitate distribution and turnover to hospitals that need help the most. He said, “Nagpapasalamat po ako sa Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. sa kanilang donasyon at sa pagpatuloy ng kanilang bayanihan at pakikipagtulungan sa ating kapwa Pilipino.” According to Dr. Ramon Nery, acting chief of the hospital, Go has always helped JRBGH in its endeavor to provide better healthcare services to constituents. Nery mentioned that through the Malasakit Center, which opened in JRBGH last October 9, 2019, over 4,500 patients have already been given support through the one-stop shop where Filipinos can easily avail

Entrepreneurship education and the economy By JOCELYN G. APIAG Teacher III Sinonoc National High School Sinonoc, Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental

THE current growth in the economy reflects our achievements and hence pointing towards the need to nourish budding entrepreneurs by starting more programs in the field of entrepreneurship education. Entrepreneurship education has gained relevance over a period of time and is much needed to guide future entrepreneurs especially now more than ever. It will help the youth of the country in developing entrepreneurial skills and knowledge which will further benefit them in starting, organizing and managing their own enterprises in coming times. Entrepreneurship education is bound to secure the future of the country as it hones the skills of young

future entrepreneurs and helps them in becoming industry-ready, only to set a new bar of success and contribute to the Philippine economy. Introducing more entrepreneurial courses will also help students in walking the road to collective growth. Entrepreneurship serves as a spine to the industrial growth of any country and with various initiatives, our country is amidst the entrepreneurial wave, helping us expand our horizons to support the economy. Entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurs will not only aid the institutions to create industry-ready entrepreneurs but also steer the students towards being independent.

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bansa. Patuloy naming tutulungan ang mga ospital at ang medical frontliners sa kanilang araw-araw na laban para mailigtas ang kapwa nating Pilipino mula sa sakit na COVID-19,” the Senator added. Go’s office, with the help of private sector supporters, also facilitated the turnover of private donations of medical supplies, such as personal protective equipment, masks, alcohol, etc. to various hospitals and frontliners in Davao Region and the rest of Mindanao. (Bong Go PR/PIA10)

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“His area of operation is huge and it is possible that one of the involved in his previous operations is getting back at him. He is now tracing who among his arrested personalities have a strong motive of killing him. He is thankful though that he was not hit,” Torayno said. (PNA) NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late PASTOR TAOTAO consisting a parcel of land known as Lot No. 4284, Pls-67 (Philcusa Foa) with a whole are of 52,541 sq. mts. Registered under OCT No. (P-3228)-P-1978 in the Registry of Deeds for the Province of Agusan del Sur is the subject of Extra Judicial Settlement among Heirs with Deed of Absolute Sale under the notarial registry of Atty. Ferdinand Ebrale per Doc. No. 66, Page No. 14, Book No. 631, Series of 2020. MDN Jun 30, Jul 7 & 14, 2020

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All about school management By NIEDY R. DELA CERNA Head Teacher I Maramara Elementary School

EVERY school needs to have systems that help create the conditions for staff and students to work effectively together. After all, everyone – students and teachers alike – appreciate smooth processes. And they will learn to appreciate them even more if these processes are simple and goals are laid out clear. School systems provide and effectively communicate ground rules for everyone, including campus visitors. They ensure a measure of consistency in approach and action across the measure of consistency in approach and action across the school. Every principal must have an annual calendar.

Calendars will help you keep a month-by-month overview of what’s ahead so that you can bring coherence to your planning. To keep track of your fellow faculty, you must also note on individual and team performance of your subordinates by department. As principal, it is also your duty to monitor school property plans, policies and procedures, property management and achievement strategies. And even if you are not an accountant by profession, it is also your overall duty to keep financial self-checklists on general financial status of your school, school funding sources aside from the Division, keeping the accounts and reporting and reviewing such school finances.

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OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with the publication requirements and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR of RA 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that RONITO HAGTOS YBAÑEZ has filed with this Office, a petition for clerical error of child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LAWRENCE KYLE DELA CRUZ YBAÑEZ who was born on JANUARY 21, 2008 whose parents are AILENE SAMPALAY DELA CRUZ and RONITO HAGTOS YBAÑEZ. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than JULY 13, 2020.

gailangan hindi lamang dito sa CDO kundi sa mga karatig pook sapagkat po ang JRBGH ay tumutulong na rin doon sa mga pasyente ng probinsya at iba pang lugar sa Northern Mindanao,” Nery added. The JRBGH acting chief also hopes that the Senator can visit the facility soon to witness the success of the Malasakit Center program. “Despite of all the problems, you (Go) are able to continue delivering services because of the very successful national and local health programs at ngayon eto yung Malasakit Center,” Nery emphasized. “Napakaganda ng Malasakit. Sana mabisita ninyo rito para makita ninyo ang isang successful implementation ng Malasakit program. Pwedeng-pwede na nating matulungan ng libre na hindi na magbayad ang pasyente sa pangangailangan nila dahil sa inyong programa,” Nery ended. Meanwhile, Go continues to remind the public to remain vigilant, especially with the lack of vaccine for COVID-19. He also assured that he will continue to support hospitals and facilities to further improve their services amid the ongoing pandemic. “Hindi pa po tapos ang ating laban sa COVID-19 na pandemya. Patuloy po kaming andito sa inyong tabi, handang tumulong sa inyo kung ano man ang inyong kailangan,” Go said. “Bilang isang senador, pinapangako kong ibigay lahat ng aking makakaya para mas maisaayos ang mga healthcare services kahit saan mang parte ng

Republic of the Philippines Province of Bukidnon Municipality of Talakag

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late LEONARDO D. CAINGIN, who died last December 4, 2019 in Cagayan de Oro City, without any will, the deceased at the time of his death was a savings depositor of Philippine National Bank-Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City branch with Savings Account No. 4104.101.39719, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS, filed by the heirs of Leonardo D. Caingin, in Favor of DONALD W. CAINGIN, per DOC #89; PAGE #18; BOOK #CXXII; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EDITHA ABUT DOCDOCIL.

medical and financial assistance from concerned government agencies. With the donations, JRBGH will be able to provide better healthcare services to more Filipinos, according to the hospital chief. “Malaking tulong talaga lalong lalo na ngayon na mayroon na naman tayong problema sa COVID-19. Malaki ang ating pag-asa na maiangat ang antas ng serbisyo. Hindi na rin po kami kailangan magre-refer pa sa iba kung nangangailangan ng ultrasound ang pasyente,” Nery said. The city governmentrun hospital is one of the facilities tasked to serve as an alternate hospital in CDO City in case a surge of COVID-19 cases occurs in the region. JRBGH has been helping decongest Northern Mindanao Medical Center, allowing the latter to focus on treating COVID-19 patients as the main referral hospital for the disease cases in the city. To do this, JRBGH has set up two fully air-conditioned tents to make it easier for health workers to examine patients and assess cases, adding a layer of protection for the hospital by preventing exposure of frontliners and patients to the deadly virus. “In the near future na magiging Level II na kami, rest assured na ang pagbibigay namin ng serbisyo ay para sa mga nangan-

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(SGD.) BELEN BACARRISAS-CO Municipal Civil Registrar

In compliance with the publication requirements and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR of RA 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that CYRUS PELIÑO CEDEÑO has filed with this Office, a petition for clerical error of child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in his certificate of live birth of CYRUS PELIÑO CEDEÑO who was born on MARCH 29, 1993 whose parents are ANECITA DALUMPINES PELIÑO and JOSELITO MANIT CEDEÑO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than JULY 13, 2020.

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to make face-to-face and online payments wherever Visa is accepted.” said Dan Wolbert, Visa Country Manager for the Philippines and Guam. OFBank account holders can use OFBank’s mobile facility to transfer funds to their beneficiaries’ OFBank and LANDBANK accounts, free of charge. Interbank fund transfers, on the other hand, are subject to a service fee of P25.00 per transaction via InstaPay and P15.00 per transaction via PesoNet. OFBank Online Channels The OFBank is also increasing its presence online to reach more Filipinos worldwide. In the virtual event today, the Bank likewise introduced its modified website – www.ofbank.com. ph. The newly redesigned site contains key information about OFBank, list of products and services, and answers on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from the banking public, among others. As part of its efforts to be of greater service to its customers, the Bank also launched its official Facebook page – @OFBank. The OFBank believes that this is an effective tool to inform the public about the Bank’s latest developments and offerings since Facebook is one of the most used social media platforms by Filipinos across the world. The page will also be an additional channel through which client queries will be addressed. “As the OFBank becomes fully digital, we aim to better serve the banking and financing requirements of our kababayans abroad, as well as their families here in our country. Rest assured that OFBank will continuously work on providing safe, reliable and secure digital banking,” OFBank President and CEO Martin said.

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governments, all institutions, all universities and even all religious groups. There is so much denigration of spiritual values and abuses of the rights of the IPs. Let us see the amazing culture of the Indigenous People and the love to Magbabaya. What was even more awesome then that for thousands of years, the Indigenous People have lived abundantly in a land oozing with ecological resources in the spirit of sharing and services to one another. They even collectively transformed the land into rice terraces, using technologies that trust in the inherent processes of nature. They were one with nature, knowing when to plant by just looking up the Big Dipper, when the cup–like formation of the stars is seen as tilted that water will flow, that is a sign that

it will rain. They were once the masters of the land that no one owned because private ownership was not in their language for no one can own the land that outlasts him/her. On the contrary, the land will own us as we will all must bow down to the majesty of the land because all will succumb to it when we die. That cultural heritage of Res Communis, that spirit of sharing and service has continued through the years, passing on to the present generation the harnessing of collective power of the Indigenous People which was manifested before in producing the 8th wonder of the world. The contemporaneous society of the Indigenous People has created a different world applying the same formula of harnessing the collective power which is, the genuine essence of cooperativism. Nothing could match the story of empowerment of the Indigenous People than that of the newly organized cooperatives of the IPs in the six barangays in Kibulag, Talakag, Bukidnon called the “Igpanuyadug Sa Abaga Ta Bayug Agriculture Cooperative” whose razon d’etre is to protect the Mindamora Falls which is now threatened by two LGUs nearby which are now transforming the area into a tourist spot and in doing so, wrecking so much havoc to the environment. “Abaga Ta Bayug” has been the sacred ground of the IPs not only to the more than 2,000 IP-members of the cooperative but to the millions of IPs in Mindanao. Without even informing or consulting the IPs, these IGUs dared to intrude and the Chieftains of some the tribes are puzzled no end. “Tumindig po ang aming balahibo.” They wrote our beloved President Mayor Rodrigo Duterte “na sana po matigil na ang kasuwapangan ng iilan dahil kung ito po as magpapatuloy, kami po ay handang magpakamatay at pumatay.” By the way, the elected Chairman of the newly organized cooperative to protect Mindamora Falls is Sultan Abdul Amoran who is half-maranaw and half-higaonon. He is the Kumander of the Special Unit of the MILF North Eastern Mindanao Front with some 1,500 combatants based in Camp Arkam, Maguing, Lanao del Sur. I thank Sultan

Mon-Tue, June 29-30, 2020 Amoran for listening to the plea to have a cease fire, form themselves into cooperative to fight the number one enemy of the country which is poverty and social injustice. Ang sagot po nila, “Mga pagari akon samasama tanu kooperatiba. Isa lang ang armas namin ngayon, KOOPERATIBA! Through cooperativism, I firmly believe that the second longest war in the world, the Mindanao War can now be stopped. But please let us join hands to STOP THE ON-GOING DEGRADATION OF MINDAMORA FALLS, the sacred ground of the IPs!

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fraction of the large bureaucracy of Pasig City Hall. Then again despite being a neophyte mayor, Sotto acquired a masters degree in public administration which gives him a good grasp of management of personnel. Security of tenure is earned, not bought as a gift with strings attached by traditional politicians to retain loyalty among supporters. Mayor Sotto is like a lotus flower growing in the mud in the middle of a parched and bleak political landscape. We elders draw inspiration from these young leaders in whose hands lie the country´s future. In my time there are more trapos who tighten their grip on power instead of building a better future for their constituents. That Mayor Sotto headed to local governance instead of showbiz entertainment like his parents showed that while his beliefs and moral center may be shaped by family, he is his own man. And being one´s own person is rare in the chaotic, unforgiving world of Philippine politics. Four years serving Pasig City and Mayor Sotto showed his commitment to education and cracking down on corruption. I hope he continues on the straight and narrow path to good governance and that his journey would find him in the upper echelons of government. Who really knows how far he can go? His leadership and management style had easily won him recognition from institutions like the US Aid for International Development (USAID) and Publicus Asia Inc. , joining an illustrious group of mayors that include Cagayan de Oro City Mayor

Oscar Moreno. Leaders that inspire us with their clear vision of development, their innovative ideas and political will to implement them should be supported continually by the Filipinos.

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from page 4 lawyer. But what bothers me is how media organizations, human rights groups, and even foreign state actors were quick to use these issues to question the verdict, package the conviction as an attack on press freedom, and link the issue to President Rodrigo Duterte. I must have missed something, because critics are certainly missing the most basic issue at the heart of all these contentious arguments: Were the rights of Wilfredo Keng violated when Rappler published a singlesource article that maligned his name and reputation? Was the article in question libelous? And did Rappler adhere to the basic journalism tenets of fairness and balance when it failed to publish Keng’s side? The article claimed that the late former chief justice Renato Corona allegedly used vehicles from various businessmen, including Keng. It cited an alleged intelligence report which stated that Keng had been under surveillance by the National Security Council for alleged involvement in illegal activities, namely “human trafficking and drug smuggling.” Keng has denied the accusations against him. In 2016, the businessman’s lawyer, Leonard de Vera, got in touch with Rappler to give them a copy of a certification from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency clearing Keng of any derogatory records. And in Rappler’s own primer on the case, the online news site admitted that it failed to publish Keng’s side on the PDEA certification. Rappler said “they needed to countercheck the PDEA certification – a process that they didn’t get to finish as Rappler became busy with its coverage of the drug war. It is also SOP for any claim to be verified with other sources before it is published.” This kind of dismissive explanation -- as if being so busy absolves you of bad journalism, and for goodness’ sake, what decent newsroom is not busy? -- begs the question: Why didn’t Rappler apply the same due diligence in counterchecking Keng’s statements clearing his name when it quickly published an alleged intelligence report besmirching Keng’s name? Was the SOP only for attacking Keng? Keng himself raised these valid points: “Where is the violation of press freedom there? They have totally forgotten their duty to

uphold the truth. With the power they wield, they have forgotten their accountability.” In defending Maria Ressa, critics of the verdict were silent on these issues. They focused, instead, on big words that painted the case as a “cautionary tale,” the decision as a “dark day” for independent Philippine media.” “Don’t be afraid. Because if you don’t use your rights, you will lose them,” Ressa said in a press conference after she was convicted. She is absolutely right, except perhaps she should have said that with a mirror in front of her. Keng exercised his right. Rappler violated his rights. Thus, the guilty verdict. Judge Estacio-Montesa, in her ruling, underscored the same. “The exercise of freedom should and must be used with due regard to the freedom of others. As Nelson Mandela said, ‘for to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.’” The unfounded and baseless allegations linking President Duterte to the conviction should not drown out the real issue -that of Keng’s pursuit of justice to protect his own human rights. Freedom of the press and freedom of speech continue to remain vibrant and strong in the Philippines despite how some people choose to paint the decision of the court as a suppression of media freedom. The Duterte administration has constantly been one with the international community in the belief that having a plurality of voices — including critical ones — is an essential requirement for the continued functioning of any democratic country. The verdict was not an attack on the media, but an adherence to the rule of law and due process prescribed in our democratic constitution. This is a case of accountability. As for me, I’d like to end this with my own cautionary tale. This is how democracy truly dies -- by a thousand cuts of sloppy reporting that hides behind the shield that is press freedom, by irresponsible journalists who act like they cannot be held accountable, and by the collective and deafening silence of those who should demand ethical reporting from their colleagues. (JV Arcena is Assistant Secretary for Global Media and Public Affairs, Presidential Communications Operations Office.)

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Lanao del Sur provincial government. “On the previous setup, those LSIs who were reactive (in the rapid test), we quarantine them at the Sagonsongan facility if their houses are not ideal for isolation. Covid-19 positive LSIs are increasing that is why we opened Siyapen,” Gandamra said. Only Marawi residents will be quarantined in Siyapen, he added. Those who are going home to their province but reactive of the rapid test will either stay at the facility in Sagonsongan or fetched by their local disaster risk reduction and management team for quarantine at their LGU’s facilities. Covid-19 update As of June 28, Marawi City recorded 19 coronavirus cases who are all LSIs that started going home in June. Eleven of them have recovered and were allowed to go home but are still being monitored by the Barangay Health Emergency team (BHERT). Meanwhile, 11 others are still waiting for the results of the reverse transcript polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test. Some 664 LSIs returned home to Marawi since the start of the “Hatid Probinsya” program -- 497 of them are in home quarantine, 26 at the quarantine facility, and 141 have completed their 14-day quarantine. (PNA)

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arrived in Laguindingan International Airport on June 16, around 7:00 in the morning. She was immediately brought to the city’s isolation area and was swabbed on June 23. The test result came out on June 26 and the woman was found positive of the deadly virus. Retuya added the female covid-19 victim is now transferred to the temporary treatment and monitoring facility for close monitoring in close coordination with the Department of Health. The team of the so-called ‘Retuya’s Army’ are now dispatched to conduct contract tracing to her co-passengers who might also be infected by the virus.

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OFBank becomes digital-only, branchless bank; introduces online account opening

THE national government, spearheaded by the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK), has launched the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank) as a digital-only, first branchless Philippine government bank that allows clients to complete banking transactions anytime and anywhere across the globe. The OFBank virtual launch today (June 29) was streamed live on the Facebook Pages of OFBank (@OFBank), and its parent bank, LANDBANK (@landbankofficial), and the LANDBANK YouTube Channel (/landbankofficial). The event was hosted online by TV personality Gretchen Ho. The virtual launch was made possible with the support of officials led by Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez, OFBank Chair and LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo, OFBank President and CEO Leila C. Martin, Visa Country Manager for the Philippines and Guam Dan Wolbert, and the respective Board of Directors of OFBank and LANDBANK. “Despite the global health crisis besetting the country today, our government remains true to its commitment of upholding

the welfare of all Filipinos abroad and their families. The launch of OFBank today as a digital-only, first branchless Philippine bank is a testament to this,” OFBank Chair Borromeo said. As a digital-only facility, the OFBank, a fully-owned subsidiary of LANDBANK, now utilizes Digital Onboarding System with Artificial Intelligence (DOBSAI) to facilitate real-time account opening via the OFBank’s Mobile Banking Application. The new digital account opening platform allows overseas Filipinos (OFs), overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their beneficiaries to securely and conveniently submit all requirements online. Opening an account using DOBSAI via the OFBank Mobile Banking App is safe and secure. The applicant will only need to take a “selfie” and the system will compare this photo with the photo in the valid identification (ID) card uploaded by the client. The app likewise has advanced encryption and security technology that protects sensitive information. There are three types of accounts available in OFBANK’s DOBSAI: the OFBank Visa Debit Card for OFs and OFWs, the OFBank Visa Debit Card for ben-

eficiaries, and the OFBank Debit Card for beneficiaries below 18 years old. These are interest-bearing peso savings accounts with no minimum initial deposit and monthly average daily balance (ADB), as well as dormancy fee. To earn interest, the accounts need to have a daily balance of P500.00. The OFBank Visa Debit Card allows cardholders, specifically the beneficiaries of OFs and OFWs, to receive secure and convenient realtime fund transfers using Visa Direct, Visa’s real time payment solution through the 16-digit card number. “We’re extremely pleased to join our valued partner, OFBank in this launch to support OFWs, OFs and their beneficiaries. The reintroduction of OFBank as a digital-only, branchless Philippine bank is extremely timely when Filipinos are becoming more digital, and our research also shows that close to 80% of Filipinos are interested to use services from a digi-bank. We are glad to show our support to this community by enabling beneficiaries of OFWs and OFs to receive money in real-time by seamlessly and securely using the 16-digit OFBank Visa debit card, which they can also use See BECOMES, page 15