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A boy peels out the outer leaves of cabbages before displaying them at a vegetable stall in Kapatagan, Davao del Sur. To earn a living, children and youths in the area engage in jobs like peeling out and washing freshly harvested vegetables. Edge Davao

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Families affected by a recent landslide in Barangay Ma-a, Davao City receive cash aid from the office of First District Representative Paolo Duterte on Friday. Handout

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5 dead, more than 200 sick due to diarrhea outbreak in Monkayo

City urges BFP 11, PNP 11 to provide nursing, medical staff to SPMC By MAYA M. PADILLO

he Bureau of Fire Protection 11 (BFP 11) and the Police Regional Office (PRO 11) were asked to provide nursing and medical staff to augment the personnel of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), which is currently overwhelmed with Covid-19 active cases.

The City Council recently approved under Suspended Rules a Resolution requesting the BFP 11 and

PNP PRO 11 to provide nursing and medical staff to augment the personnel needs of SPMC and private

hospitals in Davao City to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 surge in the city. This after an official of SPMC appealed to the City Council to help the hospital from severe staffing issues. It can be recalled that Dr. Ricardo Audan, head of SPMC, has appealed to the City Council to help the hospital with the problem on staffing. Audan asked the City Councilors for staff augmentation from the

Lockdown lifted at PRO-11

ockdown is already lifted at the Police Regional Office XI. Police Major Eudisan Goltiano, spokesperson of the PRO XI confirmed this information, as no one among the police assigned at the camp is COVID-19 positive. However, she said that more COVID-19 cases were noted in the provinces like 28 cases as of June 17, and 162 active cases as of June 18.

Goltiano said that a total 695 cases of COVID-19 have been noted in the whole police force of Davao Region since the start of the pandemic last year. “Most of the police afflicted with COVID-19 was asymptomatic,” she said. Goltiano revealed that a total of three policemen died because of this virus. She said that civilians who have transactions

at the PRO XI still have to comply with negative anti-gen test result or 72 hour-RT-PCR test result to prevent more lockdowns in the future. “We are waiting for the recommendation of our medical unit if we can relax the regulations, but for the meantime, with the many COVID-19 cases in Davao Region, we require the test results for those who have

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PNP, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and BFP. Audan said SPMC can expand beds and areas, however, there are no takers or no staff to apply at SPMC. Meanwhile, Dr. Marie Yvette Barez, Infection Control and Prevention Unit chair of SPMC, was reported calling out on nurses looking for employment to apply as SPMC will be opening a ward with a capacity of 50 beds.

ive people died and more than 200 got sick after a diarrhea outbreak occurred in Monkayo, Davao de Oro earlier this week. “As of last night, may 212 cases. Five ang patay. Isa sa mga nasawi ay isang three years old. [‘Yung mga edad nila ay] 38, 41, 88, 78 and three years old na namatay kahapon ng umaga,” Monkayo Mayor Ramil Gentugaya said on Saturday. Of the 16 wards or “purok” in Barangay Pasian, nine had diarrhea cases, he said. Gentugaya said it was Wednesday morning when residents began experiencing diarrhea. Some of them however waited until afternoon to go to the health center, as they were initially afraid to seek medical attention since diarrhea is a symptom of COVID-19, he added.

By then, however, some were already severely dehydrated. “’Yung mga nagreport sa health center (na residente), malala na, severely dehydrated na,” the mayor said. Gentugaya said the barangay captain felt something was wrong when residents would come one after the other even before the ambulance could return from a health facility where it brought a patient stricken with diarrhea. “Pinaikot niya ‘yung BHW [barangay health workers] natin at doon nalaman na sa Pasian, mahigit 100 na ang may LBM,” he said. Gentugaya said the residents said they only drank water before they experienced symptoms. One resident also gave water to his pet dog, and the

The cash assistance benefited landslide victims, with the office pooling the resources to help them recover from the disaster that happened about a week ago. The Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (BDRRMO) noted 26 families or 82 individuals were evacuated following the landslide at Juario Village.

Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) earlier stepped up its alert system in the barangays especially in landslide and flood-prone areas. The CDRRMO identified Purok 9, Juario Village, among 22 other areas, as prone to landslide. The residents have been told to evacuate sooner to avoid untoward incident.

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Ma-a landslide victims receive cash aid from First Congressional District Office

t least 26 families affected by a landslide in Barangay Ma-a received cash aid from the First Congressional District Office on June 18, Friday afternoon. First District Rep. Paolo Duterte’s staff gave the immediate assistance to the victims who are temporarily sheltered in the barangay and at Ma-a National High School.

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Cabinet secretary Karlo Nograles says Filipinos can expect a“better Christmas” with the plan of the Philippine government to procure at least 150 million doses of anti- COVID-19 vaccines this year. Edge Davao

Face shield policy still in effect

earing of face shields remains a must when riding a public conveyance and entering establishments with a large number of people in Davao City. Police Colonel Kirby John Kraft, director of the Davao City Police Office bared that the police do not have a written policy lifting the use of face shields. He said proper wearing of face shields is still a must in public conveyances and in establishments that have many people. Kraft said with the increase of COVID-19 cases, the MECQ in the city has been extended from June 20

to June 30. “It still needs discipline and understanding from the people,” he said. A total of 17 members of the Davao City Police Office have been afflicted with COVID-19 virus. Kraft said the 17 members come from various units of the DCPO. “No specific office has the contamination. “They got the virus from their housemates, landlord and while working,” he said. Kraft said Davao City shares with Regions X and XII as far as border is concerned in the Davao-Bukidnon

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No timeline yet for return of Cebu Pacific int’l flights By MAYA M. PADILLO

n official of Cebu Pacific said on Saturday there is no timeline yet for the resumptions of the airline’s international flights from Davao International Airport (DIA). “No timeline as to when just yet. But we’ve always looking for where there is an opportunity and where the traffic is coming from and as the moment not yet from Davao City,” said Candice Iyog, vice president -

marketing and customer experience of Cebu Pacific Air in a virtual presser. Currently, Cebu Pacific is operating international flights from Manila to Hong Kong, Incheon, Tokyo, and Singapore. Michelle Lim, CEB

spokesperson, said for inter-island connecting tourist destination such as Boracay, Coron, and Siargao, currently is via Cebu as Cebu Pacific’s hub for VisMin. Meanwhile, the Philippines’ leading carrier, will be implementing a new policy for passengers who want to make voluntary changes to their flights, in line with the continuous streamlining of processes

“We want to get our message across to all government agencies and private sectors na tabangan mi na mag-reach out and explain and inform our small scale miners and gold traders na balik na sila diri sa BSP kay zero tax na,” she said. Gonzales said the taxes were also the reason why small scale miners opted to trade gold to the black market. “In 2011 nagsugod

ang imposition of taxes on the gold traders. Kung ang gold trader magbayad pa ug 5 percent excise tax and 2 percent incentive tax, a total of seven percent tax, medyo na discourage na sila magdeliver sa BSP kay na attract sila sa presyo sa gold sa black market,” she said. She said that it was in 2019 when the Gold Law was introduced, small scale miners started reselling their gold to BSP, however, on the onset of Covid-19

pandemic, delivery of gold slowed down due to restrictions. “Pero after na ease up ang ECQ and we were already allowed to transport gold from one province to another, medyo naga-pick up na karon ang atoang gold delivery but still we are conducting this awareness campaign para sa mga small scale miners ug gold traders na wala pa nakabalo na they could avail the zero tax on the delivery of gold to BSP,”

across the business. Starting July 1, 2021, the travel fund option for voluntary flight changes will only be available for passengers who prepurchased the CEB Flexi add-on during initial booking as this new and improved product allows passengers to cancel their flights for free, up to two hours before departure, and store the value of the booking in a Travel Fund

she said. Gonzales said BSPDavao is now aggressively strengthening the gold buying activities to strengthen also the country’s GIR. She said the bulk of miners that are delivering gold to BSP-Davao are mostly small scale. “Naa pud large scale miner operators. Pero gusto namo ma-reach out ang mga small scale miners sa

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Davao gold miners urged to sell their gold to BSP-Davao

he Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)Davao is urging small scale gold miners in Davao Region to sell their gold to BSP-Davao as trading is now zero tax rate. BSP-Davao acting director Jane Ann Gonzales said BSP-Davao is now welcoming gold traders with zero tax rate after experiencing a lull in gold trading due to the imposition of two percent excise tax and five percent

withholding tax in 2007 to BSP. She said with the imposition of the said taxes, the delivery of gold to BSPDavao was almost zero from 2011 to 2019. She added that this is the reason why BSP welcomed RA 11256 or the Gold Law, which is an act to strengthen the country’s Gross International Reserves (GIR), amending for the purpose Sections 32 and 151 of the National Internal Revenue Code.

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On the resumption of Cebu Pacific international flights from Davao International Airport (DIA):

No timeline as to when just yet. But we’ve always looking for where there is an opportunity and where the traffic is coming from and as the moment not yet from Davao City.” CANDICE IYOG

VICE PRESIDENT FOR MARKETING AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE, CEBU PACIFIC AIR

EDITORIAL Bonanza to mining The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has good news to gold miners and traders, specifically to miners in the gold –ladden mountains of Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental and the Caraga Region.

cent withholding tax on the gold sold to BSP. These taxes were also the reason small scale miners stopped selling gold to BSP and went to the warm embrace of the black market .

Acting director Jane Anne Gonzales said BSP-Davao is now buying gold with zero tax rate. She said gold traders stopped selling to BSP and went to the black market instead when the government imposed 2 percent excise tax and 5 percent with withholding tax. Selling of gold to BSP went down to almost zero from 2011 to 2019 during the Benigno S. Aquino III administration.

In those halicyon days of gold strike in Davao and Caraga regions, BSP-Davao would buy an average of P 40 million worth of gold everyday. This quotidian routine occurred even in those weeks when the government suspended gold mining in these areas.

BSP-Davao is urging miners and traders in Davao and adjacent regions in Mindanao to sell their gold to BSP-Davao and not to worry about taxes.

When the Rodrigo R. Duterte administration took over, the Gold Law was enacted to strengthen the country’s Gross International Reserves (GIR) by amending sections 32 and 151 of the NationL Internal Revenue Code thereby removing the 2 percent excise tax and 5 per-

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Taxes will always discourage miners and traders from selling gold to the government. Logically , the next thing they would do is patronize the black market which imposes no such levies.

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These tax reforms are also implemented by the country’s four other buying stations in BSP-Quezon City, BSP-Baguio, BSP-Naga and BSP Zamboanga.

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SERAFICA J. WEIS IBP DAVAO CORNER

Dear IBP Davao,

Is there a penalty of IMPRISONMENT or FINE only in cases of RECKLESS IMPRUDENCE RESULTING TO DAMAGE TO PROPERTY (VEHICULAR ACCIDENT)? Juan

Dear Juan,

The specific law applicable on this question is Article 365 paragraph 3 of the Revised Penal Code, to wit: When the execution of the act covered by this article shall have only resulted in damage to the property of another, the offender shall be punished by a fine ranging from an amount equal to the value of said damages to three times such value, nevertheless, the fine shall in no case be less than five thousand pesos (P 5,000.00). One’s first impression upon

reading the above provision is to think that the penalty for the said violation is FINE only. But in reality, there are provisions of the Revised Penal Code, which come into play which are Article 39, Article 9, Article 25, Article 26 and Article 78. Article 39 refers to SUBSIDIARY PENALTY in case the CONVICT has NO PROPERTY TO MEET THE FINE, paragraph 2 thereof states, “When the principal penalty imposed be only a fine, the subsidiary imprisonment shall not exceed six months, if the culprit shall have been prosecuted for a grave or less grave felony, and shall not exceed fifteen days if for a light felony.” In determining whether the felony is grave, less grave, or light, we turn our attention to Article 9 which states that Grave felonies are those to which the law attaches the capital punishment (death) or penalties which in any of their periods are afflictive, (reclusion

perpetua, reclusion temporal, perpetual or temporary absolute disqualification, perpetual or temporary special disqualification, prision mayor) in accordance with Article 25. Less grave felonies are those which the law punishes with penalties which in their maximum period are correctional (prision correccional, arresto mayor, suspension, destierro) in accordance with abovementioned article. Light felonies are those infractions of law or the commission of which the penalty of arresto menor or a fine not exceeding forty thousand pesos (P 40,000.00) or both is provided. Lastly, to determine if the fine is afflictive, correccional, or a light penalty, we refer to Article 26 of the same Code, which states that, “ A fine, whether imposed as a single or as an alternative penalty, shall be considered an afflictive penalty, if it exceeds One Million two hundred thousand

(P 1,200,000.00); a correctional penalty if it does not exceed One Million two hundred thousand (1,200,000.00) but is not less than Forty thousand pesos (P 40,000.00); and a light penalty, if it be less than Forty thousand pesos (P 40,000.00).” Therefore, to answer the question above, YES, IMPRISONMENT MAY BE INCLUDED AS A SUBSIDIARY PENALTY in a case of reckless imprudence resulting to damage to property, when the offender does not have the means to pay the damages and its duration shall be determined by the gravity of the felony committed which in turn shall be determined by the gravity of the fine or penalty which is likewise determined by the amount charged as a penalty. He cannot choose to serve subsidiary imprisonment in lieu of the fine if he has property enough to pay the fine. There should be an EXPRESS PROVISION IN THE DE-

CISION ordering the convict to suffer subsidiary imprisonment in case of insolvency, because a penalty of fine or the subsidiary imprisonment in case of non-payment is considered a principal penalty under Article 25 and also because Article 78 of the code provides that, “ No penalty shall be executed except by virtue of a final judgment.” Should the convict’s finances improve, he is not relieved from paying the fine despite his subsidiary imprisonment. IBP Davao Corner is a weekly column of Integrated Bar of the Philippines- Davao Chapter, giving legal advice to the public as part of its legal aid program. The above legal opinion is based solely on the appreciation of the facts and problem given and stated above. The opinion may vary when other facts, circumstances, and situations are stated. You may send your comments and questions to ibpdavao@gmail.com.

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PROTECTING PHILIPPINE RISE Originally, it was called Benham Rise. Presumably, it was named after Admiral Andrew Ellicot Kennedy Benham (18321905), an American navy officer who served with both the South Atlantic and West Gulf Blockading Squadrons during the American Civil War. Although it is near the country (approximately 250 kilometers east of the northern coastline of Dinapigue, Isabela), the 13-million-hectare underwater plateau was not included in the territory of the Philippines. It wasn’t until on April 8, 2009 that the government lodged a partial territorial waters claim with the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf. A bill filed by then-Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago was enacted by the Congress and became Republic Act No. 9522, or the Archipelagic Baselines Law, which became the basis of the claim. In 2008, the Philippines filed its claim for Benham Rise in compliance with the requirements of the United Nations Convention on

the Law of the Seas. “The UN officially approved the claim in April 2012, the first claim of the Philippines approved by an international body since the colonial era,” Wikipedia says. Today, it is called Philippine Rise. On why it was changed, Wikipedia reports: “After Chinese survey ships were spotted in the region in 2017, President Rodrigo R. Duterte suggested that the plateau be renamed to emphasize the Philippines’ sovereignty over the area. Soon after, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced plans to come up with a new name. In May 2017, the Philippine government officially adopted the name ‘Philippine Rise’ for the feature and designated the areas as a ‘protected food supply exclusive zone’ and prohibited mining and oil exploration in the Philippine Plateau.” To enhance the protection and sustain the near pristine condition of the Philippine Rise, a $4-million project is being designed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Conservation Inter-

national (CI). The proposed five-year project, titled Philippine Rise Integrated Conservation for Enduring Legacies through Ecosystem Support Services (PRICELESS) will be financed under the 7th Replenishment Cycle of the Global Environment Facility (GEF-7). It will be executed by the DENR in partnership with non-government organizations, namely, Conservation International and Rare Philippines. GEF-7 will provide a $4 million grant, with an expected co-financing from the government, conservation partners, and other key stakeholders in the Philippine Rise Region. According to the press statement, GEF-7 PRICELESS aims to address the need to ramp up and build capacity to protect and manage the waters, reefs, and natural resources in the Philippine Rise Marine Resource Reserve (PRMRR). The PRMRR is composed of the Benham Bank and its surrounding waters, being the first National Integrated Protected Ar-

eas System Marine Protected Area (NIPAS MPA) in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). A “natural submarine prolongation” of the Luzon island is how the area has been called. It is described as “3,000 meters to 3,500 meters below sea level, except for the Benham Bank, which is 48 meters to 70 meters below sea level.” The Benham Bank – the shallowest point of the Philippine Rise – exhibits a rich marine biodiversity. Its reefscapes contain ecologically-fragile corals, exotic algae, varied sponges and Halimedia, which sustain a variety of fish. The PRMRR was declared as an Ecologically and Biologically Significant Area (EBSA) by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) back in 2016, granting the area the international recognition it deserves. The CBD website states: “In terms of associated fish fauna, the area contains 60 bony fish species and three cartilaginous species. Despite the depth, the majority (13 families) of the reef fishes are commercially important food fish:

snappers (maya-maya), emperors (bisugo), groupers (lapu-lapu), trevallies (talakitok), and surgeonfishes (labahita). The area also exhibits a high diversity of butterfly fishes with 9 species per unit area of reef.” However, it is through the issuance of Presidential Proclamation No. 489 in 2018 that PRMMR is being managed and operated. The DENR has initiated that the PRMRR be declared a full-fledged NIPAS Marine Protected Area. In Benham Rise Region in the Philippines: Protecting its Role in Providing Ecosystem Services, fisheries expert Dr. Jose Ingles argued that biodiversity conservation and the protection of Philippine Rise be initiated as these are “critical to the country and the future of oceanic tuna stocks regionally.” Philippine Rise is a haven for the Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) and the big eye tuna (Thunnus obesus) both classified as “vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species.

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Isuzu fortifies, extends partnership with Shell

Randy Del Valle, Vice President and General Manager for Mobility, PSPC expressed excitement in continuing an even stronger partnership with the country’s leading automotive and truck brand when it comes to diesel engine. Mr. Del Valle says “With the renewal of the partnership of IPC and Shell that has started since 2018, we would be able to continue to give value to new Isuzu drivers by providing access to quality fuels, lubricants and convenience retail items through the Shell Go+ Platform. We believe that

this partnership is mutually beneficial for both Shell and IPC as both are in the forefront of innovation in their respective fields.” Co-branded ad hocs in the past like the Isuzu 4x4 Xtreme Xperience, Isuzu Eco Run and Isuzu caravan displays at select Shell outlets plus some new initiatives on mobility and technology will take place once the situation permits. Every brand new Isuzu vehicle or truck owner will also still receive a “Welcome Kit” containing a Shell Go+ card with an initial balance of five hundred pesos. This enables customers to be part of a Loyalty Program wherein members get to earn and redeem reward points in Fuels, Convenience Retail Products at Select / Deli2Go and Lubricants on every Shell station visit. Aside from that, by using the same card, members may also avail of 24/7 free roadside assistance by Ibero Asistencia and 10% off on Motolite Batteries (terms and conditions apply).

Amazon Web Services (AWS) to introduce the fundamentals of building an organization’s business continuity program and harnessing the power of cloud technology to back up crucial data and enable swift recovery from any disaster. Migrating to cloudbased platforms to meet increased business demands For financial institutions under the watch of BSP, the pandemic emphasized the importance of shoring up their operations through technology to meet

the increased demands of both customers and their employees, according to Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier. “BSP-supervised financial institutions augmented their technological capacities by migrating to cloudbased platforms and solutions, in order to address the increased digital demands of their customers and support remote work from home arrangements of their employees,” Fonacier said in her opening remarks.

suzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has officially entered in a two-year partnership agreement with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC). Though the conventional contract signing ceremony did not take place, the fortified relationship between the two organizations signifies a joint commitment to help Filipinos safely adapt to the new normal on and off the road. “We are very pleased to again be working side by side with Pilipinas Shell in fulfilling our mission to become ‘responsible partners’ in service of Filipino motorists. At IPC, we value progressive thinking and engineering when it comes to our commercial and light commercial vehicles, so we are glad to be working closely with them who are considered industry pioneers when it comes to sustainability and modernization,” according to Mister Koso, President of IPC. Represented by Mister

Globe myBusiness points to Cloud as key to business continuity of financial sector

n the second installment of its masterclass series, Globe myBusiness reiterated the importance of adopting the cloud technology to minimize operational disruptions and ensure data safety amidst uncertain times for businesses in the financial services industry. Globe’s small and medium enterprise arm brought together experts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Business Continuity Managers Association of the Philippines (BCMAP), and

Asahi donates P14.6M Worth of cultured milk M ANILA, PHILIPPINES –– Understanding the importance of being vaccinated, Asahi Beverages Philippines (ABP), the local subsidiary of Asahi Holdings Southeast Asia (AHSEA), is donating P14.6million worth of Goodday Cultured Milk across seven local government units (LGUs) and offices nationwide to showcase its support as part of its “Vaccine for the Body, Goodday for the Tummy” campaign. As part of its campaign, ABP will be donating Goodday products to the Office of the Vice President, the cities of Manila, Pasig, Valenzuela in Luzon, Cebu City and Cebu Province in Visayas, and Davao City in Mindanao. Goodday Cultured Milk Drink is a heat treated paraprobiotic with Lactobacillus Paracasei MCC1849 that improves natural resistance to intestinal infection and overall gut health. By donating to select LGUs nationwide, ABP advocates for healthy living and ensures the availability of these choices to Filipinos across the country. Recently, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso personally received the donation to the city of Manila. According to Domagoso, “Any effort from the private sector to help boost our vaccination drives is welcomed by the LGU. We are grateful to Asahi Beverages Philippines for their donation. Our constituents can definitely benefit from these nutritious products.” “Filipinos should be more conscious of their

health now more than ever. It’s important for us to keep our resistance up and boost immunity as we continue to live through the pandemic. Through our donation, we aim to instill hope and reinforce healthy living choices among our fellow Filipinos,” said Tommy Del Mar, Vice President for Sales and Marketing of Asahi Beverages Philippines. As of June 01, the city of Manila has successfully inoculated 189,270 individuals with the first dose of the vaccine and another 80,151 individuals with the second dose according to a YouTube Live from Mayor Domagoso’s official YouTube channel. The Manila City government hopes to complete vaccinations for even more constituents in the coming weeks.

“We understand that there may still be lingering doubts about the vaccine, but we hope that through the government and the private sector’s combined efforts Filipinos will realize that getting vaccinated is the best chance we have at making it through this pandemic and that the best vaccine is the one that’s available,” Del Mar added. Goodday products have also already been turned over to Davao City and Cebu province where Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, respectively, personally received the donations for their constituents. Other cities that are set to receive their own supply of the cultured milk drink are Pasig City, Valenzuela City, and the Office of the Vice President (OVP).

OldSpice, legendary gift for dads

ith Old Spice, let’s celebrate every Papa, Tatay, Daddy, Dad and all the Legendary Father’s in the Philippines! It is indeed a perfect time to give them this Legendary Gift from Old Spice because every Dad deserves nothing but the best! To achieve this, we’d like our Old Spice packs to be part of your PR releases this Father’s Day – can be a simple product inclusion for wish list of gifts for your Dad. In return, we can give you our limited edition Old Spice Festive packs to give out to your readers so they can truly experience the Legendary gift for Legendary Men.

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for as low as P499. The amount in this virtual wallet is valid for two years and may be used to book new flights or purchase other addons such as seat selection, additional baggage allowance, or travel insurance. Passengers who wish to change their bookings voluntarily without purchasing CEB Flexi can make use of the Unlimited Rebooking option of CEB and rebook as many

times as they want up to two hours before their scheduled time of departure. CEB has permanently removed change fees since March to provide guests with the much-needed flexibility during this time. “We have made it a point that we are agile in responding to our customers’ needs amid the fluid situation. It is our commitment to provide safe, affordable, and convenient air travels

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City

SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS), Mortgagee, EJF-REM CASE NO. 17,931-21 - versus - EDWIN GEOLLEGUE married to RIZA S. GEOLLEGUE , Mortgagor/s. X-----------------------------------------X NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the above mentioned mortgagee against Edwin Geollegue married to Riza S. Geollegue with postal address at Lot 2 ,Blk.2 Panacan Avenue corner Jade Street, Landmark Subdivision I, Sasa ,Davao City, to satisfy the indebtedness which as of March 01, 2021, amounts to One Million One Hundred Forty Three Thousand Seven hundred Fifty Nine Pesos and 01/100 (P1,143,759.01) Philippine Currency, including interest thereon, penalties and other charges and plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and sale, the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on July 29, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property with all its improvements found thereon,particularly described below to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-130356 “A parcel of land (Lot 2; Blk 2 Psd-11-019520 xxx,) situated in the Barrio of Sasa, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. xxx Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE (159) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date. That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on August 19, 2021 without further notice. Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the above-described real property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. June 10, 2021, Davao City, Philippines For ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff JOSEPH T. CASTRO, JR. Sheriff IV

for everyJuan in the years to come, and we need to make sure that we operate sustainably. This is why we are announcing this new and permanent policy after over a year of careful assessment,” said Iyog. The CEB Flexi product has been made available to offer added flexibility to passengers so they may travel with peace of mind. This is also in line with the carrier’s commitment to keep supporting the industry in its efforts to boost the traveling public’s confidence to fly amid changing travel restrictions. Passengers can also avail of the CEB Flexi product as a bundle through GO Flexi, and enjoy free cancellation, checked-in baggage with a combined weight of up to 20 kilos, and a standard seat. Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11 Libby Road, Bago Gallera Davao City Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB Ordinary Regular Service. Case No. R11-EV-FC-2021-6-757 (2010-XI-00575) FERDINAND R. BINONDO, Petitioner x--------------------------------x

NOTICE OF HEARING

SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS), Mortgagee, EJF-REM CASE NO. 17,941-21

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Pubic Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a FILCAB Ordinary Regular service on the route: BANGKAL with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate has expired on September 12, 2020. On March 11, 2021. Petitioner filed a Motion seeking the acceptance of the late filing of the Petition for Extension of Validity which was duly granted by this Board taking into account the issuance of MC 2012-004. In the petition filed on June 15, 2021, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use o the same unit previously authorized.

- versus - ANNETTE O. MENDOZA , Mortgagor/s. X-----------------------------X

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on August 24, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address.

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM against the mortgagor ANNETTE O. MENDOZA with residence and postal address at# 116 Guijo St., Lot 4-C-3-1-9 Doña Pilar Village, Sasa, Davao City, to satisfy the indebtedness which as of April 01, 2021, amounted to Two Million One Hundred Forty Four Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Pesos and 79/100 (P2, 144,780.79) Philippine Currency, including interest thereon, penalties and other charges and plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and sale, the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on July 29, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property with all its improvements found thereon,particularly described below to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-111007 “A parcel of land (Lot 4-C-3-1-9, Psd-11-015363, being a portion of lot 4-C-3-1, Psd-11-014877) ,situated in the Barrio of Sasa, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. xxx Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT (188) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date. That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on August 19, 2021 without further notice. Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the above-described real property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. June 16, 2021, Davao City, Philippines For ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff CHRISTIAN M. MADRAZO Sheriff IV

At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. Davao City, Philippines, June 16, 2021.

Highway. He said the police, Army and the City Health Office are guarding this border, requiring 72-hour RT-PCR

denied entry from May 14 to June 17 at the Lomondao checkpoint in Marilog District. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

GENERAL NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF JIAVAO VENTURES, INC.

Please be advised that JIAVAO VENTURES, INC. with principal office at 128 Camellia Avenue, Ladislawa Garden Village, Buhangin, Davao City, will be dissolved by unanimous consent by the Board of Directors and Stockholders. All debts owed to JIAVAO VENTURES, INC., and all claims against the corporation, will be received by the undersigned, at the business address set forth above.

Dated: December 09, 2019

(SGD.) EVELYN D. FONTANILLA Corporate Secretary

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11 Libby Road, Bago Gallera Davao City

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB Ordinary Regular Service. Case No. R11-EV-FC-2021-6-1756 (2001-XI-01756) JOSELITO C. FRAYLON, Petitioner x--------------------------------x

NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Pubic Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a FILCAB Ordinary Regular service on the route: ECOLAND SUBDIVISION (SM CITY OF DAVAO) with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on October 30, 2021. In the petition filed on June 4, 2021, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 24, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address.

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11 Libby Road, Bago Gallera Davao City Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ Airconditioned Service. Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2021-5-228 (2001-XI-00529) CARLOS M. DELA TORRE, JR., Petitioner x--------------------------------x

NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Pubic Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Airconditioned service on the route: CALINAN with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on June 11, 2021. In the petition filed on June 11, 2021, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 17, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address.

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

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

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

Davao City, Philippines, June 7, 2021. NONITO A LLANOS III Regional Director

NONITO A LLANOS III Regional Director

Petitioner, Ferdinand R. Binondo, Royal Valley, Bangkal, Davao City Counsel, Atty. Albert G. Yenco, Balusong Ave., Matina, Davao City

results from those coming in to Davao City. Kraft said from 1,441 individuals, 40 motorcycles and 333 vehicles were

Petitioner, Joselito C. Fraylon, Dona Luisa Village, Phase 2, Ecoland, Davao City Counsel, Atty. Marvin G. Camino, Rm. 202, New Borgaily Bldg., San Pedro St., Davao City

Davao City, Philippines, June 14, 2021. NONITO A LLANOS III Regional Director Petitioner, Carlos M. Dela Torre, Jr., Blk. 32 Lot 34, Elenita Heights, Catalunan Grande, Davao City Counsel, Atty. Ernesto Raphael V. Robillo, 58 . Enigo St., Davao City

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11 Libby Road, Bago Gallera Davao City

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular Service. Case No. R11-EVPJ-2021-6-1292 (2015-XI-01292) RUPERTO B. GONZALES, SR., Petitioner x--------------------------------x NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Pubic Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular service on the route: MATINA and for cargoes as dual service rom said place to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on June 28, 2021. In the petition filed on June 14, 2021, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on August 31, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation in Mindanao. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. Davao City, Philippines, June 15, 2021. NONITO A LLANOS III Regional Director

Petitioner, Ruperto B. Gonzales,Sr., Shanghai Village, Matina Aplaya, Davao City Counsel, Atty. Napoleon . Sango, Rm. 204, Caritas Bldg., C.M. Recto St., Davao City

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dog died, he added. The three-year-old who died however did not drink water but was breastfed by by the mother, the mayor said. Initial test results showed that bacterial contamination from the water caused the diarrhea. “Bacterial contamination ang lumabas na resulta sa tubig noong Wednesday,” Gentugaya said. However, the mayor said he already had water samples taken and the result will be out on Monday.

The water source is owned by a private individual, he said. The barangay had a memorandum of agreement with the owner for the supply of water to the community. The community has been using water from the said source for the past five to 10 years. However, the barangay council and the water source owner have conflict, and this is one angle the provincial government is looking into if it has a bearing on the water contamination, the mayor said.

DEED OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late SOLEDAD DIADULA BELLEZAS who died on October 13 2005, at Davao City , Philippines , leaving parcel of land covered with Original Certificate of Title No. P-12886 containing an area of Two Hundred Sixty Four Square Meters (264) situated at Barrio Sta. Ana , Davao City has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE executed among her heirs , per Doc. No.235; PageNo.48; Book No.100 Series of 2021, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY.NEIL B. JAO,M.A., M.B.A.

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DAVAO... FROMP3 minahang bayan na basin wala pa sila makabalo na puwede sila magbaligya ug gold sa BSP ug mabayaran sila dayon sa ilahang bulawan,” she said.

Gentugaya said it is only now that a diarrhea outbreak occurred in Monkayo. The provincial government and the Philippine Red Cross joined hands to have water tankers go to nine wards and supply communities with water, he

There are five gold buying stations in the country: BSP-Quezon City, BSP-Baguio, BSP-Naga, BSP-Zamboanga, and BSPDavao. By Maya M. Padillo

said. Gentugaya added the water source was not used for five days to drain the reservoir and disinfect it. Meanwhile, some of the affected residents recovered already. Others are still at the health center for observation, the mayor said.

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE

Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, notice is hereby given that the late RODULFO L. MURILLO who died on March 10, 2012 in Davao City ,that the deceased in time of his death left shares of stocks of QUEEN CITY BUILDERS INCORPORATED , representing THIRTY PERCENT (30%) of the total subscribed shares of the said corporation has been the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE executed among his heirs, per DOC. NO.132; PAGE NO. 28; BOOK NO. 21 Series of 2021, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY. BEHN JOSEPH O. TESIORNA

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late NICOLAS J. FUENTES, JR. who died on JUNE 21, 1999, at Davao City , Philippines , leaving parcel of land covered with TCT No. T-161538 and TCT no. 14943 situated at NHA , Maa Davao City has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS.

Notice is hereby given that the estate of MARTIN SAMSON who died on February 16, 1970 at Davao City, Philippines has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE executed among HIS heirs, per Doc. No.369; PageNo.75; Book No.192 Series of 2021, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY.FATIMA IRENE T. ADIN.

executed among hia heirs , per Doc. No.264; PageNo.53; Book No.2 Series of 2010, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY. RAUL C. ESPINA

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the estate of the deceased couple CONSUELO M. SAMSON and FAUSTINO A. SAMSON who died on February 26, 1999 and December 4, 1992 at Davao Doctors Hospital respectively Davao City, Philippines has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE executed among their heirs, per Doc. No.368; PageNo.75; Book No.192 Series of 2021, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY.FATIMA IRENE T. ADIN.

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transactions with us,” Goltiano said. She said that members of the police are free during isolation but during hospitalization, they can apply for hospital reimbursement. Goltiano also said the vaccination site of the PRO XI is already ready following the inspection of the Department of Health. “98% of our police personnel has signified

to be vaccinated,” Goltiano said. She said that delivery of services in the GIDA areas continues. Goltiano said that as long as police and clients abide with the minimum public health standard at all time, services in the barangays continue to be given, except in the headquarters where face-to-face meetings are discouraged. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City

SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS), Mortgagee, EJF-REM CASE NO. 17,920-21 - versus - JOAQUIN A. ABUNDA II married to Josephine E. Abunda, Mortgagor/s. X---------------------------------------X NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the abovementioned mortgagee against JOAQUIN A. ABUNDA II married to JOSEPHINE E. ABUNDA postal address at lot 556-A-7-K, St. Mary Street, Mamay Road, Lanang, Davao City, to satisfy the indebtedness which as of April 01, 2021, amounts P1, 048,452.57 Philippine Currency, including interest thereon, penalties and other charges and plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and sale, the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on July 29, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property with all its improvements found thereon,particularly described below to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-92182

“A parcel of land (Lot 556-A-7-K, Psd-110011537,xxx) ,situated in the Barrio of Lanang, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. xxx Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date. That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on August 19, 2021 without further notice.

Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the above-described real property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. June 7, 2021, Davao City, Philippines For ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff JULITO J. ANGGOT Sheriff IV Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City

SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS), Mortgagee, - versus - EJF-REM CASE NO. 17,921-21 INOCENCIO A. AWID married to PERLA AWID Mortgagor/s. X---------------------------------------------------------X

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE & SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late ROBERT F. LAO who died on June 14, 2015 in Davao City has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS leaving the following real properties described as follows: TCT NO. T-422105, T-399154, T-399153 ,T 146-2016001575 executed among his Heirs, per Doc. No 124; PageNo.26; Book No.III Series of 2021, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY. EMMANUEL A. MAHIPUS,MNSA.

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee against the mortgagor /s INOCENCIO A. AWID married to PERLA AWID with postal address at # 120 HORNBILL ST., LOT 17, BLOCK2, DOÑA PILAR VILLAGE , SASA Davao City , to satisfy the indebtedness of the mortgagor/s which as of March 01, 2021, amounts to NINE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE PESOS 42/100 (P915,979.49) Philippine Currency, including interest thereon, penalties and other charges and plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and sale, the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on July 8, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property with all its improvements found thereon, particularly described below to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-102009

“A parcel of land( Lot 17, Block 2 , PCS-11-000532, being a portion of Lot 4-A & B, PSD-11-012835), situated in the Barrio of Sasa, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao xxx containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) Square meters ,more or less. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on July 29, 2021 without further notice.

Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the above-described real property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Davao City, Philippines, May 20, 2021 For ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff

ALBERT C. ABEJARON Sheriff IV

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The city of Mati inaugurates its new livestock training center in Sitio Sudlon, Brgy. Centro, Mati City. The training center, with its building worth P1 million and equipment worth P200,00, is part of the National Livestock Program funded by the Department of Agriculture 11 (DA-11). CIO MATI

Gov’t investments on infra, much needed in pandemic: NEDA chief G

BSP increases 2021 BOP forecast, cuts ‘22 projection

hilippine monetary officials hiked the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) balance of payment (BOP) projection for 2021 on expectations of quicker global economic recovery but cut the 2022 forecast on expectations of higher imports growth. From a USD6.2 billion 2021 BOP surplus projection last March, the policy-making Monetary Board (MB) hiked this to USD7.1 billion but the 2022 figure was cut from USD3.8 billion surplus to USD2.7 billion. “The latest BOP assessment for 2021 reflects sustained optimism, fueled by expectations of improved global and domestic economic landscape, moving into the second half of this year; the better-than-expected global economic outlook for the year driven by upward revision in the prospects for advanced economies, our trading partners,” BSP Department of Economic Research (DER) managing director Zeno Ronald Abenoja said in a virtual briefing on Friday. This, as monetary officials expect better growth outturn in the second half of this year, which bodes well for trading prospects.

The MB hiked the central bank’s exports goods growth forecast for this year from 8 percent last March to 10 percent. Abenoja said measures by the government to stimulate economic recovery such as strengthened vaccination program rollout and fiscal stimulus along with the inputs of the private sector are plusses seen to boost market confidence, which in turn, are seen to result to more economic activities. He, on the other hand, said dynamics of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) remains as major risk to the economy. “So, it is imperative to remain mindful and vigilant of the receptivity to the efficacy of vaccines, the appropriate timing of policy support, and ensuring that the unprecedented rise in government and corporate debt levels will not escalate into more vulnerabilities into the economy,” he said. Abenoja said the positive global growth prospects for next year is seen to also impact on the domestic economy, thus, the expectation for the widening of trade in good deficit because of higher importations.

wide range of infrastructure projects,” Chua said. “All of these are needed during this pandemic and our move to the new normal.” He added that aside from providing the much-needed infrastructure for Filipinos, the government´s investment in the Build, Build, Build program will also gen-

erate more jobs. “(T)his has the biggest multiplier in terms of job. One job that you create in the infrastructure sector creates another 0.5 jobs. Every peso you spend in construction, creates another peso because of the services around the construction. That’s why we are pursuing this,” he said. As of May 12, 2021, the government has 119 infrastructure flagship projects with a total value of PHP4.7 trillion. Eleven projects were already completed and 29 more are scheduled to be finished by the end of 2022.

The administration also has 51 ongoing projects to be delivered by 2023 and beyond, and will be leaving 28 pipeline projects for the next leadership. “We have a strong pipeline to ensure that the next administration will have a very good starting point to build on the progress we build so far,” Chua said. He added that the administration also has accomplished a lot in its Build, Build, Build program, particularly by raising the infrastructure spending to 5 percent of gross domestic product. (PNA)

school fees arising from higher tax. “We thank Commissioner Caesar Dulay for recognizing the error early and for rectifying it in Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 76-2021 issued last week,” Rodriguez of Cagayan de Oro’s Second District said in a statement. Rodriguez said Congress did not intend to impose higher taxes on schools under the recently passed Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) law. Under CREATE, the preferential tax rate of 10

percent imposed on proprietary educational institutions was reduced to 1 percent from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023, after which the tax rate shall revert to 10 percent. In his new issuance, Dulay corrected the tax rates that were “inadvertently written” in the “illustrative examples” he made in his April circular on how to compute income tax of affected corporations. He said in the case of a proprietary educational institution with a net taxable income of PHP10 million, the “correct amount” of tax

should be PHP100,000, or one percent, instead of PHP1 million. “Beginning July 1, 2023, the income tax rate for proprietary educational institutions and the Minimum Corporate Income Tax shall revert to 10 percent and 2 percent, respectively,” the revised circular read. On Monday, the House Committee on Ways and Means approved the draft substitute bill that would allow the income tax exemption and the preferential tax rate of 10 percent applicable to for-profit private schools.

overnment investments in infrastructure projects are not purely on roads, bridges, and airports, but also in other facilities that will help the Filipinos’ daily lives amid the pandemic. In a press conference on Build, Build, Build program Friday, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua said the government has spent budget for health facilities, water, sanitation, flood control, and digital infrastructure like the national ID system. “We are investing in a

BIR saves schools from folding up with corrected tax rate

he move of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to correct the imposition of a 25-percent tax on proprietary educational institutions will save colleges, universities, and similar institutions affected by the Covid-19 pandemic from folding up. Deputy House Speaker Rufus Rodriguez said on Friday that the prompt correction of BIR Commissioner Caesar Dulay is a relief to educational institutions experiencing low enrollment and financial difficulties. It also prevented an increase in tuition and other

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Crew members of a popular fast food chain outlet in Matina, Davao City are busy preparing South Korean K-Pop group BTS-inspired meals as they were overwhelmed by the orders from the customers of food delivery firms in the city. Edge Davao

LGU-private sector links up to vax Davao City’s tourism employees T he City Government of Davao and private tourism stakeholders has partnered to vaccinate the workforce of various tourism, tourism-related establishments in Davao City. ‘“As of now we are targeting 5,000 vaccinees from the tourism sector,” said Cherry Faye B. Al-ag, president-elect of the Davao Tourism Association (DATA) a private sector group which represents the various stakeholders of the region’s tourism industry. Al-ag said the vaccination of the tourism workers was born from the city government’s efforts to seek the help of private sector to fasttrack the vaccination. She said various companies in the sector has joined hands to make the vaccination program into a reality. For one, Waterfront Hotel Davao has agreed to shoul-

der the logistical needs of the vaccination, which includes the provision of the venue for the vaccination site. “This morning, our vaccination site has been approved which is the Waterfront Hotel. The venue, the hotel pavilion that is a big space,” Al-ag said. “Thankfully Waterfront has agreed to sponsor the logistics part which was needed to be raised as the counterpart of the private sector, this is their way of meaningfully celebrating their 60th anniversary in Davao City,” Al-ag said. They are targeting last week of June and first week

of July for the vaccination of tourism workers. “There’s no definite date but there is a target week to do it now because to do all these you have several factors to consider, the venue, the availability of funds for logistics needed, the availability of the vaccines. There is a consideration too of the volunteers, the medical volunteers,” Al-ag said. The DATA president-elect said many are pitching in to volunteer particularly medical vaccination volunteers which will be trained by the City Health Office. Workers belonging to the tourism industry can register thru a google link sent to them by their companies or respective organizations. Initially they are targeting 5,000 workers. Al-ag urged workers in the tourism sector to go reg-

ister and be vaccinated noting some are hesitant to get their shots. “I understand we still are in a difficult and very challenging times the desire to recover and restart is there and one powerful way to do it is to get ourselves and our people vaccinated,” Al-ag said. She said when the city’s tourism sector is vaccinated is bodes well for the industry’s recovery. “When the whole Davao City tourism industry is vaccinated both our local and foreign clients, tourists and investors alike becomes more confident to visit the city again because they know their service providers are vaccinated and protected on top of our commitment to strictly observe health and safety protocols,” Al-ag said. (PIA XI/RG Alama)

PHP4.7 trillion are currently on the revised list of infrastructure flagship projects of the government. Eleven of these projects amounting to PHP127 billion are already completed, with 29 projects costing PHP238 billion set to be delivered next year, Dizon reported. He added that there are 51 ongoing projects with

a cost of PHP3.3 trillion to be completed in 2023 and beyond, while there are 28 big-ticket projects amounting to PHP1.1 trillion in the pipeline. “Not only they will be giving a legacy of completed projects by the time President Duterte ends (his term) in 2022, but they will also be leaving behind a legacy of

projects, big-ticket projects that are ready to go,” Dizon said. The administration’s “Build, Build, Build” program has also completed 212 airport projects, 446 seaport projects, 10,376 flood mitigation structures, 26,494 kilometers of road, and 5,555 bridges throughout the country, he added.

Next president to inherit legacy infra projects from Duterte administration

he present administration will be leaving legacy infrastructure projects to the next leadership when President Rodrigo Duterte ends his term in 2022, Presidential Adviser for Flagship Programs Vivencio Dizon said. In a press conference on Friday, Dizon said 119 projects amounting to over

Over 6M jobs generated thru ‘Build, Build, Build’: DPWH

he Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has provided over 6 million jobs to Filipinos through the government’s ‘Build, Build, Build’ (BBB) projects in the last four years. “While these projects are being conducted, (these) generate jobs. From 2016 to 2020, we have created 6.5 million jobs,” DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said in a press briefing on the progress update of the BBB program in Makati City on Friday. He added that the jobs offered are for engineers, construction workers, among others. Villar said for this year, they are looking to provide employment opportunities to over one million workers. “Our target for 2021 is 1.6 million jobs,“ he added. Under the BBB program, the government is set to construct roads, bridges, airports, railways among others, with a total budget of PHP8 trillion. Meanwhile, Villar assured that the remaining civil works are being fasttracked to open the new and modernized Estrel-

la-Pantaleon Bridge by next month. “We are here on-site to show you that all substructure and superstructure of the Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge have been constructed and we are confident that we will be able to finish remaining works on the approach road and ancillary/miscellaneous works by July 2021,” he said. Villar together with Presidential Adviser for Flagship Programs and Projects Secretary Vince Dizon, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, and DPWH Undersecretary for Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) Operations Emil Sadain inspected the substantially completed bridge project across Pasig River linking Estrella Street in Makati City and Barangka Drive in Mandaluyong City is now 93 percent complete. When completed, the new bridge widened from two lanes to four lanes is expected to accommodate up to 50,000 cars daily, improving the traffic situation in the area and decongesting the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa).

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SPORTS

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76ers down Hawks to force Game 7

TLANTA — Seth Curry hit six 3-pointers and scored 24 points and the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination in the Eastern Conference semifinal series by beating the Atlanta Hawks, 104-99, in Game Six on Friday night (Saturday, Manila time).

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The 76ers overcame Trae Young’s 34-point effort to force Game Seven on Sunday night in Philadelphia. Tobias Harris also had 24 points, making four free throws in the final 13 seconds to protect the lead. Joel Embiid added 22 points and 13 rebounds. Young’s long 3, just before the shot clock expired, cut Philadelphia’s lead to 94-93. Embiid answered with a basket. Free throws by Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, who scored 16 points off the bench, pushed the advantage to 98-93. Danilo Gallinari’s jam with 20 seconds remaining cut the lead to three points. After rallying from deficits of 18 and 26 points in their last two wins, the Hawks finally started strong. Atlanta led by 12 points in the first period, and never trailed in the first half. Atlanta led 51-47 at halftime. The 76ers opened the second half with a flurry of four 3s,

Joel Embiid had 22 points and 13 rebounds for the 76ers. including three by Curry, for a 12-0 run to open the second half that gave Philadelphia a 59-51 lead. The 76ers led by 11 at 68-57, following a jumper by Embiid. With Atlanta leading 92-84 with 4:03 remaining, Embiid was called for an offensive foul when guarded by John Collins. Embiid fell on top of Collins on the court and Collins then shoved the 76ers center before both rose to their feet. Embiid had his arms stretched out wide with Collins’ hands around his neck as both walked off the court under the basket.

Officials reviewed the altercation and called technical fouls on each player with no free throws rewarded. After outscoring Philadelphia 40-19 in the fourth quarter of their 109-106 comeback win in Game 5, the Hawks took the momentum into the opening period of Game 6. Collins’ jumper to open the game helped Atlanta score 10 of the game’s first 12 points. A steal and free throw by Kevin Huerter, who had 17 points, stretched the advantage to 12 points for the first time at 20-8.

A long 3-pointer by Young again extended the lead to 12 at 25-13. Maxey’s strong play off the bench helped the 76ers recover. Maxey’s floater early in the second period tied the game at 29-all. Following a timeout that gave Hawks coach Nate McMillan the chance to send Collins and Young back into the game, Atlanta answered with a 10-0 run that included three baskets and a steal by Young. Following his fastbreak lay-in during the run, Young celebrated with a smile and shoulder shimmy.

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Ange Kouame scored 11 points to lead Gilas.

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ONE TO GO

Gilas nears ACQ sweep

ilas Pilipinas moved to within a win from completing a sweep of the Group A play in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers after drubbing Indonesia, 76-51, at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Friday night. Similar to Gilas’ nail-biting win against South Korea on Wednesday night, Gilas needed a strong second half to pull away from Indonesia. In a far cry from the usual, Gilas struggled offensively in the first half as Indonesia held them to only a shade under 28 percent from the field. The Indos, however, had their sluggish moments in the first 20 minutes, and Gilas entered halftime ahead, 3022. Gilas finally got its offensive game going in the second half, outscoring Indonesia, 46-29, to break loose for good. Balti Baltazar and Ange Kouame each scored 11 points to lead Gilas, which moved up to 5-0 in the standings. Dwight Ramos added a double-double of 10 points and 12 rebounds with one assist and three steals. In his Gilas debut, Lebron Lopez made both his two field-goal attempts and finished with eight points alongside five rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block. Gilas can complete the sweep if it beats South Korea again on Sunday. Lester Prosper put up 22 points on 9-of-17 shooting, eight rebounds, and four blocks for Indonesia, which fell to 1-4. Meanwhile, in Group B action earlier in the day, Japan blew past Chinese Taipei, 98-61. Japan gradually pulled away from

Chinese Taipei in the first half before sealing the blowout with a 28-10 third quarter. Gavin Edwards bounced back from his rough debut against China on Wednesday by making 21 points, four rebounds, six assists, and two blocks for Japan, which is now at 2-1. Makoto Hiejima went for a perfect 5-for-5 from the field, including 3-of3 from three-point range, and made both his two free throws for 15 points with two rebounds, four assists, and one steal. Ku Mao Wei Chia led Chinese Taipei, which fell to 1-3, with 11 points. Box Scores First Game: Japan – 98: Edwards 21, Hiejima 15, Kanamaru 14, Schafer 11, Shinoyama 7, Tsuji 6, Vendrame 5, K. Takeuchi 5, J. Takeuchi 5, Chambers 3, Tanaka 3, Harimoto 3 Chinese Taipei – 61: Ku 11, Su 8, Lu 8, Gadiaga 7, C. Wu 6, Morrison 5, S. Wu 5, Hsieh 4, Li 3, Lin 2, Fan 2, Chen 0 Quarterscores: 25-16, 52-38, 8048, 98-61 Second Game: Philippines – 76: Baltazar 11, Kouame 11, Ramos 10, Abarrientos 9, Lopez 8, Sotto 7, Tamayo 6, Gomez De Liano 4, Chiu 4, Heading 3, Belangel 3, Go 0 Indonesia – 51: Prosper 22, Grahita 8, Dhyaksa 8, Goantara 6, Wisnu 4, Kokodiputra 3, Sitorus 0, Noor 0, Kosasih 0, Saputra 0, Teja 0 Quarterscores: 15-11, 30-22, 5136, 76-51 (PNA)