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Another Mindanao bet Carlo Paalam wins Olympic medal STORY ON PAGE 2

All four Olympic medals came from Mindanaoans Hidilyn Diaz, Nesthy Petecio, Eumiy Marcial and Carlo Paalam.

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Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) personnel assist overseas Filipino workers upon their arrival at the airport in Davao City. A total of 382 of them came home from Dubai on Friday (6 August 2021) to undergo quarantine in Davao. MindaNews photo

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City among areas under Another Mindanao bet Carlo Davao moderate to critical risk status Paalam wins Olympic medal H BY NEIL BRAVO

OKYO - Four Olympic medals. All from Mindanao athletes. Cagayan de Oro’s Carlo Paalam added a silver medal in the Tokyo Olympcs after a tough 4-1 a 4-1 split decision loss in the battle for the flyweight gold medal on Saturday.

The 23-year old Paalam was hit by a one-two combination from Briton Galal Yafai sending him down in the first round which cost him the gold. The silver medal by Paalam brought to four the Olympic medal tally of the Philippines to four-one gold, two silvers and a bronze. All medals have been won by a Mindanaoan. Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz of Zamboanga City won the

country’s first Olympic gold in this year’s games. Davao del Sur’s Neshty Petecio followed Diaz to the medal stands with a silver medal effort in women’s boxing, followed by another Zamboanga native Eumir Marcial who won bronze in boxing, and now, Paalam from Carmen, Cagayan de Oro. The medal harvest of one-gold, two-silver, onebronze - the first multi-medal performance for the

country since winning three bronzes at the 1932 Los Angeles Games - also put the country at 45th place in the medal table at posting time. Paalam had won four straight fights convincingly to get to the finals but immediately fell behind when a jarring combination by the experienced, hard-hitting 28-year old from Birmingham sent him reeling to the canvas near the Briton’s own corner. He got up from the knockdown and came out of the standing eight count swinging, but couldn’t overcome the lead the Briton steadily built by then even after taking the third and final round. In the end, that knockdown at the 1:48 mark of

the opening round proved decisive as the bearded Yafai got the 29-28 nod from four judges. The fifth judge from Peru gave the fight to Paalam by a 29-28 score. The defeat came as a dampener to an otherwise impressive Olympic debut for the former ‘mangangalakal’ who won the hearts of a nation with a run that included a win against former Olympic and world champion Shakhobidin Zoirov of Uzbekistan. His gallant stand capped a memorabe three weeks for Team Philippines, which won its first-ever gold medal courtesy of weightlifter Diaz as well as two silvers and a bronze from its four-man boxing team.

Colonel Michael Bawayan, 49, was killed by Staff Sergeant Imran Jilah,43, assigned with the 3rd Maneuver Platoon of the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company. Jilah was also killed by the responding security aides of Bawayan. Eleazar ordered Brig. Gen. Eden Ugale, regional

director of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BAR), to constitute a Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) at the regional level that will coordinate all investigative efforts of PNP units. The SITG will be composed of investigative teams from the CIDG-BAR, Regional Intelligence Division (RID),

Crime Laboratory, Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division (RIDMD) and Jolo Police Station. Initial investigation revealed that Bawayan was conducting inspection at the QCP Big Bites in Barangay Asturias, Jolo, at around 4:20 p.m on Friday when he was allegedly shot by Jilah.

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ealth Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire announced on Friday afternoon that Davao City is among 37 areas in the country placed under alert level 4, which means that the risk classification is moderate to critical and the bed utilization rate for Covid-19 is more than 70 percent. To address the increasing case data of Covid-19 and high hospital utilization rates, the Department of Health (DOH) recommended the following: granular lockdowns; active case finding for areas with local Delta variant cases (rapid antigen test can be utilized); urgently increase hospital beds especially ICU beds of Levels 2 and 3 hospitals; ensure oxygen are available; severe and critical must be immediately and properly referred; and healthcare capacity issues must not

only be addressed on Local Government Unit (LGU) level but on a regional and national level as well. On the other hand, when asked if there is a need to place Davao City to stricter quarantine status following the pronouncement of Vergeire, Dr. Michelle Schlosser, spokesperson of the Davao City Covid-19 Task Force, reiterated Davao City is still at General Community Quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions status and should there be changes will be announced to the public. “As of the moment, the LGU of Davao is at the GCQ with heightened surveillance quarantine status. Should there be any changes to it on the upcoming days, rest assured that it will be announced to the public po,” Schloss-

Bawayan was rushed to a local hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival by doctors. It was not clear what triggered Jilah to kill his superior. “We do not want to make hasty conclusions at this point. We’d rather await the result of the investigation,” Eleazar also said.

“I am not inclined to give a deadline for the SITG to finish its investigation, to avoid undue pressure that may lead to haphazard results,” Eleazar said. The incident happened barely three weeks after Eleazar inspected police forces in Sulu, one of five provinces under the BARMM.

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Gen. Eleazar orders deeper probe of Sulu provincial director killing

hilippine National Police (PNP) Chief Guillermo Eleazar has ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing of Sulu provincial police director by a police officer whom he had allegedly reprimanded at a checkpoint on Friday afternoon (August 6) in Jolo.

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City Engineer’s Office (CEO) workers gather the tarpaulins that were removed from the structures of advertising billboards near Generoso Bridge in Matina, Davao City in this photo taken last September 2020. An official of the Office of the City Building Official (OCBO), vowed to the City Council to fully implement the proposed amended billboard ordinance and to endorse to the City Engineer’s Office (CEO) to demolish billboards of non-compliant owners. Edge Davao

5 arrested as drug den dismantled in DavSur

gents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the police dismantled a drug den and arrested five suspects on Thursday afternoon (August 5) in Digos City, Davao del Sur. PDEA 11 Information Officer Noli Dimaandal said the suspects were arrested in a buy-bust operation at Purok Kalaw, Mabini Extension, Barangay Zone 3, Digos City which authorities identified as a “drug den” maintained by Mohoney Grace Manit alias Honey Grace and Jemuel Aguilar alias Batuta. According to Dimaandal, Manit and Aguilar are

listed as Provincial Target List Number 6 and 7 respectively. Also arrested during the operation were drug den visitors identified as Camilo Cartagena Jr.,Rodolfo Manto, and Ivan Carl Reponte who were present and caught in the act having a shabu session. Dimaandal said the suspects yielded some 14 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated worth of P210,000, buy-bust money, and drug paraphernalia. The suspects will be charged with violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Some billboard owners violate height standard

ngr. Cirinia Grace Catubig, officer-in-charge of the Office of the City Building Official (OCBO), disclosed to the City Council that some advertising billboard owners are non-compliant to the required height standard for billboards in Davao City the reason why OCBO is recommending for the approval of the amendment of some of the provisions of the city’s ordinance on the construction and regulation of billboards in the city. Catubig said there is a need to amend the said ordinance because some of the owners did not follow the standard height re-

quirement of 25 meters as they installed billboards as high as 30 meters. This is in relation to the memorandum issued by Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio to OCBO last year on the non-compliance of the owners to the ordinance as to the height and dimension of the billboards. The mayor also said there is a need to incorporate in the amendment the regulations of new types of billboards and other signages. Catubig said some billboard owners are non-compliant even to the existing ordinance. “Unfortunately, until now they did not comply.

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More repatriates from Dubai, UAE, KL arrive By MAYA M. PADILLO

ore repatriates from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia, returned to the Philippines on repatriation flights via Davao International Airport (DIA) over the weekend.

On Friday morning, 383 Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs) from Dubai, UAE arrived at the Davao International Airport (DIA). Among the passengers were four non-OFWs and 379 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with their dependents. The “test before” policy of the city government of Davao under Ordinance No. 0477-21 for inbound passengers is still applicable to passengers of repatriation flights as they required to present a negative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT- PCR) test result within 24 to 72 hours before departure to Davao City, the abovementioned ROFs presented RT- PCR negative test results and were swabbed 48 hours before boarding their flight. City tourism officer Generose Tecson, who is also the head of the Airport Monitoring Team, said 275 of the passengers were fully vaccinated and five already had their first shots. On the other hand, 150

passengers from KL arrived at DIA on Saturday afternoon. All returning OFWs and ROFs will undergo 14-day facility-based quarantine and will be swabbed again on the 7th day from their arrival. Presently, there are already six flights flew in to Davao City and these came from Dhaka, Bangladesh; thrice from Dubai, United Arab Emirates and twice from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Last week, the city received a total of 931 passengers and of this number 768 are OFWs and their 43 children, 105 ROFs (non-OFWs) and their five children, and 10 diplomats who came in via Dhaka flights. Out of the 930 passengers who arrived from Dhaka and Dubai, 14 were tested positive for Covid-19. The city government of Davao has prepared hotels for these incoming OFWs and currently, there more

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On the need for a stricter quarantine status for Davao City:

As of the moment, the LGU of Davao is at the GCQ with heightened surveillance quarantine status. Should there be any changes to it on the upcoming days, rest assured that it will be announced to the public po,.”

Dr. Michelle Schlosser

Davao City Covid-19 Task Force spokesperson

EDITORIAL Incentives for vaccination With a worsening Covid-19 crisis and no end seen in the horizon, what must be the best approach for people to religiously follow health protocols and most importantly get themselves vaccinated?

In a culture where requiring for the observance of a set of standards on health practices and behavior, it is not surprising to find many finding ways to go around the restrictions. In order to generate people support and compliance, the government needs to deal with human behavior and culture.

There are reports that some areas in the country restrict people movement among those unvaccinated. The Palace though have denied having ordered the same.

Still, it is intriguing enough to not give attention. The “carrot and stick” principle could work in some ways where people could really be very stubborn and the situation is not getting any better. Hence, a hard and fast rule is the way to go.

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The United States have employed the rewards system and Australia is about to follow suit.

Some bizarre incentives offered with apparent success in the US include free beer, donuts and (in Washington state) free cannabis.

In Australia, a survey conducted by the Melbourne Institute in June found that of those who were willing to get vaccinated but hadn’t got around to it, 54 per cent would respond to a cash incentive. Hence, there had been a measure passed granting a $300 (roughly Php11,150) for anyone completing a second dose on a two-dose vaccination.

If the government has the money, why not? Maybe not as much but any incentive for vaccination could fit the government’s criteria of a response. ANTONIO M. AJERO Editor in Chief

NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO Managing Editor

MAYA M. PADILLO Senior Reporter

KENNETH IRVING K. ONG ATHENA JILLIAN BRAVO NIKKI GOTIANSE-TAN MEGHANN STA. INES FERINA SANTOS Lifestyle

ANA MARIE G. SILPAO Layout

LEANDRO S. DAVAL JR. ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR. Consultant Correspondent Columnists: MA. TERESA L. UNGSON • EDCER C. ESCUDERO • AURELIO A. PEÑA • ZHAUN ORTEGA • BERNADETTE “ADDIE” B. BORBON • MARY ANN C. QUISIDO • LEANDRO DAVAL SR.,TRIA • NIKKI GOTIANSE-TAN NICASIO ANGELO AGUSTIN • EMILY Columnists: ANTONIO V.“ADI” FIGUEROA • HENRYLITO D. TACIO •B.JOHN CARLO • MUJAHID NAVARRA ••FRED C. LUMBA • DENNIS R. GORECHO ZEN CHUA • CARLOS MUNDA Economic Analyst: ENRICO •“GICO” G. S. DAYANGIRANG • JONALLIER GREGORIO G. DELIGERO VIDA MIA VALVERDE • HAROLD CAVITE M. PEREZ

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On the other hand, there could also be some positive effect using a unique incentives system.

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ATTY. DIMPNA D. BERMEJO-DULAY IBP DAVAO CORNER

THE BRAIN MAY BE CONFUSED BUT THE HEART CAN NEVER LIE Dear IBP, Mayroon po nakawan nangyayari sa loob ng opisina namin. Lagi na lang po ito nangyayari kapag malapit na ang sweldo, Nag desisyon po ang Lady Boss namin na ipa imbestigahan ang lahat ng empleyado dahil ang sa tingin nila ay inside job po. Mayroon po daw nag positive sa lie-detector test. Saan po ba ito nagagamit? Paano po ba mapatunayan ng lie-detector ang nakawan? Meron pong nag negative sa lie-detector, pero sinama po sa pag file ng kaso at na dismissed sa trabaho. Ano po dapat gagawin kapag nag negative or nag positive sa lie detector? Naghahanap ng katotohanan, Geraldine.

Dear Geraldine, Since you are questioning the lie detector test, here are some points to consider. The common term “lie-detector,” usually refers to polygraph testing, which tests the presence of deception using a physiological recorder that weighs three symbols: heart-rate/blood pressure, respiration, and skin conductivity. Most forensic examiners today

prefer computerized recording systems. The estimated accuracy of the modern polygraph machine is 87%. This means that in 100 people tested, the polygraph machine could accurately determine that 87 persons tested were lying or telling the truth. It is actually a good rate considering that to detect lying is one difficult feat, harder than what is perceived to be, as most studies had shown. Some pitfalls that impede findings are the absence of unique indicators of lying, subtle differences between liars and non-liars, strong countermeasures in the testing, adequate feedback. Also, the presence of embedded lies and violation of privacy in conversation could affect the outcome. It must be noted that there are also people who are very adept at lying. Because of these factors, lie detector testing has generated considerable scientific and public controversy. Nevertheless, polygraph testing continues to be employed by investigators, often to verify the veracity of statements of suspects and witnesses. For now, although the idea of a lie detector may be comforting for investigators but not for suspects, the most prac-

tical advice is to answer truthfully the questions thrown during polygraph testing, especially if it is conducted by forensic experts. It must be remembered that the opinions of experts in polygraph testing can be received as evidence under the Rules of Court. The provision applicable is the A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC, 2019 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES ON EVIDENCE, particularly section 5 of RULE 133, WEIGHT AND SUFFICIENCY OF EVIDENCE. Sec. 5. Weight to be given, opinion of the expert witness, how determined. In any case, where the opinion of an expert witness is received in evidence, the court has a wide latitude of discretion in determining the weight to be given to such opinion, and for that purpose may consider the following: (a) Whether the opinion is based upon sufficient facts or data: (b) Whether it is the product of reliable principles and methods; (c) Whether the witness has applied the principles and methods reliably to the facts of the case; and (d) Such other factors as the court may deem helpful to make such determination. Therefore, the Court may

accept the findings of polygraph examination conducted by NBI or PNP, who are experts in this field. In the case of PHILIPPINE SAVINGS BANK, pet, VS. Genove, G.R. No. 202049, June 15, 2020, it was stated that the Court had the opportunity to discuss the weight of the results of a polygraph test as evidence of guilt or innocence of the examinee, to wit: A polygraph is an electromechanical instrument that simultaneously measures and records certain physiological changes in the human body that are believed to be involuntarily caused by an examinee’s conscious attempt to deceive the questioner. The theory behind a polygraph or lie detector test is that a person who lies deliberately will have rising blood pressure and a subconscious block in breathing, which will be recorded on the graph.xxx While the Court held that the results of a polygraph test cannot be offered in evidence to prove the guilt or innocence of an accused in a crime, it does not mean that it has no weight at all. Unlike in criminal cases where the prosecution is required to establish proof beyond a reasonable doubt, the burden of proof needed in labor

cases is merely substantial evidence. Section 5, Rule 133 of the Rules of Court defines substantial evidence as “that amount of relevant evidence which a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to justify a conclusion.” Thus, the results of the polygraph test may be used in conjunction with other corroborative evidence to prove an allegation made by a party. If a person was found to have given deceptive responses after a polygraph examination, such findings would be appreciated by the Court, provided the techniques for detecting deception were done by experts and had been subjected to independent scientific evaluation. In which case, such polygraph testing would be considered a reliable tool since the deceptive responses would most often lead back to the true perpetrator. With these things said, liars would not always come out clean with their deception. They should not be always overconfident in their ability to avert the truth. The brain may lie because the intellect can overthink, but not the heart. After all, emotions never lie. You may send your comments and questions to ibpdavao@gmail.com.

HENRYLITO D. TACIO THINK ON THESE!

BIG THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES Today, we live in a world where everything seems to be larger than life. People don’t pay attention anymore to things that are trivial. Most people don’t say, “Thank you,” anymore. If you do, the recipient won’t reply, “You’re welcome.” But are there really small things? “Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things – a chance word, a tap on the shoulder, or a penny dropped on a news stand – I am tempted to think… there are no little things,” Bruce Barton commented. We think so, too. In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German. In 1800, one vote in the Electoral College gave Thomas Jefferson the Presidency over Aaron Burr. In 1868, only one vote saved President Andrew Johnson from impeachment. In 1876, one vote gave Rutherford D. Hayes the Presidency of the United States. David used a small stone to kill the giant named Goliath. Three simple words – “I love you”

– can start a lifetime commitment. Only one fling can destroy a relationship. And, yes, it only takes a spark to start a fire. “Men trip not on mountains; they stumble on stones,” goes a Chinese saying. Great men and women from the past – such as Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mother Teresa – changed the course of history by performing a series of little things. Benjamin Franklin points out how important the little things are if we wish to reach our goals: “For want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse was lost; and for want of a horse the rider was lost; being overtaken and slain by the enemy, all for the want of care about a horseshoe nail.” Henri Frederic Amiel reminds, “What we call little things are merely the causes of great things; they are the beginning, the embryo, and it is the point of departure which, generally speaking, decides the whole future of an existence. One single black speck may be the beginning of a gan-

grene, of a storm, of a revolution.” “It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen,” John Wooden reminds. Laurie Beth Jones, author of The Power of Positive Prophecy, related her own story about a former boss who didn’t want her to spend so much time with clients. “Go after the big clients,” she was told. “Leave the peanuts to the others.” But still she did what she wanted to do. “When the numbers were totaled,” she wrote, “my combination of small sales out-totaled his few big ones.” Jones resigned from her job and started her own company. “Dinosaurs became extinct yet rabbits still abound,” she pointed out. Now, let me tell you a story that was featured in 365 Moments to Cherish by Robert Strand: At age 21, Jacques Lafitte, a son of a very poor carpenter from a small city, set out to seek his fortune and future life’s work in Paris. He had no references from influential people with no brilliant

academic career behind him, but he was young and full of hope. With his usual thoroughness, he started looking for a job. Days became weeks, and still he had no job or income. But he kept at it. Nobody in Paris noticed this determined young man. One morning, he applied at the office of a famous Swiss banker, Monsieur Perregaux. The banker asked him a few questions about himself. Then, he slowly shook his head and said there would be no job offered at the moment. Sadly, and more discouraged than ever, Jacques left the bank and walked slowly across the courtyard. As he did so, he paused, stopped, and picked something up. Then, he continued into the busy street, wondering if perhaps it wasn’t time to return home. At about that moment, he was overtaken by a man who tapped him on the shoulder. “Excuse me, sir,” he said, “I’m an employee at the bank. Monsieur Perregaux wishes to see you again.” For the second time that

morning, Jacques faced the famous banker. “Pardon me,” the banker said, “but I happened to be watching you as you crossed the courtyard of the bank. You stopped and picked something up. Would you mind telling me what it was?” “Only this,” the young man replied, wonderingly, as he took a bright new straight pin from the underside of the lapel of his coat. “Aaah,” the banker exclaimed. “That changes everything. We always have room here for anyone who is careful about little things. You may start at once.” Sweat that small stuff! Julia A. Fletcher Carney wrote this short poem as a reminder: “Little drops of water, little grains of sand, make the mighty ocean and the pleasant land. Thus the little minutes, humble though they be, make the mighty ages of eternity.” An unknown author penned these words: “Little dreams can lead to greatness, little victories to success. It’s the little things in life that bring the greatest happiness.”

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LIVING

THE FLAVORS OF

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LOOKING BACK at the past year-and-a-half and the many lockdowns and travel restrictions we all have to go through, it helps to bring back the memories of first time travels and travel experiences to help alleviate the melancholy and stress of staying at home.

For many Dabawenyos, Singapore is the definitive first-time-traveller’s destination. Thanks to the almost daily direct flights from Durianburg to the city-state offered by Singapore Airlines (then SilkAir), visa-free entry, easy and efficient transportation system, and wide use of English, a quick visit to Singapore is just as easy as flying domestically within the Philippines. So many reasons why There are a multitude of reasons and draws to visit Singapore. For some, it is the unbelievable shopping choices along Orchard Road or Marina Bay Sands, while others love the theme parks and attractions like Jurong Bird Park, The Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, or Universal Studios. While still for others, it is the unique cultural destinations of Singapore such as Chinatown, Hadji Lane, or its National Gallery that draw their interest. For me personally, there is none more exciting an attraction than the Garden City’s vibrant food scene. Boasting a diverse mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Peranakan, and International cuisines, Singapore is truly a foodie paradise. I can still remember the time when me and my good friends traveled to Singapore just to eat, from brunch all the way to dinner. We had lunch of Hainanese Chicken Rice and Cha Kwei Tiaw at Maxwell Hawker Centre near Chinatown, afternoon tea and cakes at Lady M, then have dinner of Cereal Prawn, Sambal Pagi, and Crab at Newton Circle. And that was just on the first day of our three-day excursion. A bit of Singapore at home Singaporean cuisine’s vibrant flavors are truly unique,

The Little Dynasty Kitchen’s Laksa.

and while there are still travel restrictions, there are some restaurants in Davao that serve and deliver Singaporean dishes right to your doorstep which are sure to bring back memories of your last Singaporean sojourn. Little Dynasty Kitchen - This little Chinese diner located at Plaza del Carmen along Loyola Street is a staple for Dabawenyos who are craving for Wanton Noodles, Mapo Tofu, or Crispy Shrimp. The owner added a sprinkling of Singaporean dishes to remind her of the time she lived at the Red Dot, like Cha Kwei Tiaw (a stir-fried noodle dish topped with Chinese sausage,

The 5S Indian Restaurant’s Chicken Tikka Masala. bean sprouts, chicken, ground Pick-up or delivery is availpeanuts and egg), Shrimp with able from Tuesday to Sunday, Salted Egg, Fried Tofu with 10am to 7pm. Just call Little DySambal Sauce, and my favorite, nasty Kitchen at (0925)5014840. Laksa, a noodle dish served in a rich and spicy coconut curry Mixed Temptation Chinese soup filled with tofu, fishballs, Restaurant - What started out prawns. as a speak-easy bar along C.

Mixed Tempation Chinese Restaurant’s Hainan Chicken Rice and Cha Kwei Tiaw. Bangoy Street turned into a legitimate Chinese restaurant at the onset of 2020. From serving drinks and cocktails to serving some of Durianburg’s best Cantonese dishes, Mixed Temptation Chinese Restaurant also serves some dishes that are at home in any Singaporean hawker center. My personal pick would be their Hainan Chicken which tastes like it was served straight from a hawker stall at Maxwell. The chicken is plump and juicy and comes with generous servings of sambal and ginger sauce. Another hawker favorite which should not be missed are their Cha Kwei Tiaw, and Singaporean Seafood Hofan. Mixed Temptation Chinese Restaurant is open Monday to Sunday. You can call (0928) 2031009 or contact them on Facebook for pick-up or delivery within Davao City. The 5S Box Indian Restaurant - What makes Singapore fascinating is its unique fusion of cultures and flavors, and one of the most fascinating Singaporean flavors I miss is Indian cuisine. Luckily, there is now a growing Indian culinary scene in Davao where one can order authentic Indian curries, tandoor grilled meats, biryanis and roti. Located along Dr. Gahol Ave., The 5S Box Indian Restaurant offers an aromatic cacophony of classic Indian dishes that tickle the senses. I recently got a taste of their Chicken Tikka Masala and each savory bite instantly brought me back to Singapore’s Little India with its complex and heady mix of spices. The 5S Box Indian Restaurant is open daily from 5pm to 9pm and can be messaged for pick up or delivery on Facebook or at (099) 9443266. We may still have to wait a little bit more before borders and travel to Singapore are regularized, but it is nice to know that we can always enjoy a bit of Singapore’s colorful and tasty flavors at home and at the same time support our local FPLASTICS, A2 restaurants.

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cal mo. Sabi niya, ang dali lang kalabanin nun. Sabi ni Senator Manny, pag nagkita tayo, aadvisan kita at tuturuan kita,” said Marcial.

“Siguro etong pagkabigo ko, hindi ko man nakuha ‘yung gold sa Tokyo, hindi pa rin ako mawawalan ng pag-asa,” he added.

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Meantime, Phoenix Petroleum, through Siklab Atleta Pilipinas Foundation, is giving a P3 million financial incentive to Paa-

THE MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU, Regional Office No. XI, represented by Engr. Fedelis S. Echavez, OIC, Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division (MSESDD) handed the Certificate of Safety Milestone Award to Apex Mining Company, Incorporated for achieving two million one hundred eighty-five thousand seven hundred fifty (2,185,750) manhours worked without Lost Time Accidents (LTAs) during the period of March 11, 2021 to June 30, 2021.

lam after winning a silver medal in the flyweight boxing competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. “Carlo put up a magnifi-

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF SALE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND DONATION

Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, notice is hereby given that the late VICENTE P. SILVERON who died on July 28, 2020 in Manay, Davao Oriental ,that the deceased in time of his death leaving a share, in parcel of land covered under TCT No. CLOA NO.13460 with an area of Two Thousand One hundred Twenty five ( 2,125.00) Square Meters situated at Barangay Central, Manay, Davao Oriental has been the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY executed among his heirs, per DOC. NO.192; PAGE NO. 40; BOOK NO. 21 Series of 2021, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY. BEHN JOSEPH O. TESIORNA

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late KIOK LU SUY who died on March10, 2021, leaving his share as co-owner of four (4) parcel of land described herein and embraced by TCT NO. T-58522, T-66724,T-70234 and T- 73541 has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND DONATION executed among his, per Doc. No 288; PageNo.59; Book No.IV Series of 2021, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY. FREDERIC VOLTAIRE Y. TAN

For ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff ORLANDO S. ACOSTA Sheriff IV

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Pursuant to Sec.1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines ,notice is hereby given that the estate of the late Sps. Rodulfo L. Murillo and Gloria Murillo who died on March 10, 2012 and October 2, 2016 in Davao City leaving a parcel of land with TCT No. T-315965 has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE executed among their HEIRS-VENDORS , per Doc. No 40; PageNo.9; Book No.193 Series of 2021, of the Notary Public Atty. Fatima Irene T. Adin

Republic of the Philippine REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF DAVAO CITY 11TH Judicial Region Branch 11

IN RE: Petition for Judicial Recognition BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK, INC, Of a Foreign Decree of Divorce Mortgagee, SP. PROC. NO.R-DVO-21-02668-SP EJF-REM CASE NO. 17,980-21 ARMAJ GRACE ASOTIGUE GOODWIN, - versus - Petitioner, SPS.HERCULES LIM ARELLANO and SUNSHINE IRENE JAYME ARELLANO - Versus – Mortgagor/s. JOHN LEE GOODWIN, and Philippine statistics Authority (PSA) X------------------------------------------------X Respondents x--------------------------------------------------/ NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for forclosure sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed the above mentioned mortgagee BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK ,INC. against the mortgagor/s Sps. Hercules Lim Arellano and Sunshine Irene Jayme Arellano, with given address at Block 1, Lot 4, Purok 13,Talomo Proper,DAVAO CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of June 09, 2021 amounted to Four Million One Hundred Ninety Six Thousand Six hundred Sixteen Pesos & 18/100 (Php 4,196,616.18), Philippine Currency, plus interest and late payment charges from February 16, 2021 up to when full payment of the total obligation is made, plus cost of publication of the Notice of Sale and expenses of the foreclosure proceedings, the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on September 16, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder for CASH or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real properties mentioned and described below together with all its improvements found thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO.T-445444 “A parcel of land of the consolidation and subdivision project ( Lot 4, Blk. 1 of the consolidation and subd. Plan Pcs-11-003301,being a portion of Lot 1, Bcs-11-000027 and Lot 307, Cad-102), situated in the Barangay of Talomo, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. Xxx,xxx,xxx, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FIVE (205)SQUARE METERS, more or less xxx.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the abovestated time and date. That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on October 14, 2021 without further notice. Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the above-described real property/ies and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Davao City, Philippines. July 15, 2021.

because they give honor to our country, and prove that we are truly world-class. This year’s Olympics has been a great opportunity to display Filipino supremacy in sports,” he also stated. (With SPIN.PH and PR)

MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU, Regional Office No. XI (MGB XI) Regional Director Atty. Jasper Alberto H. Lascano, EnP, CESO V with MGB XI technical personnel during the conduct of Ocular Inspection of Mercury Containment Facility at Barangay Upper Ulip, Monkayo, Davao de Oro as part of the Naboc River Rehabilitation Project.

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

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

cent fight, and we are proud of his overall performance as a Filipino Olympic boxer,” said Phoenix Petroleum Senior Vice President Raymond Zorrilla. “His win inspires us to continue supporting Filipino athletes

ORDER By this verified petition and for the reasons therein stated, the abovenamed petitioner, assisted by counsel, seeks from this Court the issuance of an Order , after due notice, publication and hearing, declaring that the final decree of divorce obtained from a family court in the United Kingdom by petitioner’s former spouse, JOHN LEE GOODWIN an alien of British nationality, be recognized under Philippine jurisdiction and that Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) be directed to cancel and exclude petitioner’s Report of Marriage from its National Indices Of Marriages. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby set for hearing before this Court, sitting at the Hall of Justice, Candelaria St. Ecoland,Matina, Davao City on August 24, 2021 at 2:00 in the afternoon,at which place, date and time, any interested person may appear and show cause, if any, why the same should not be granted. Let this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner once a week for three (3) successive weeks in a newspaper published in the City of Davao and of general circulation in the said City and the Provinces of Davao as determined by raffle in accordance with law. Petitioner is directed to submit proof of compliance thereof within thirty (30) days from receipt of this Order. Petitioner is further directed to furnish the Office of the Solicitor General, a copy of this Petition and, likewise, to submit proof of compliance thereof also within thirty (30) days from the receipt of this Order. Failure to comply with these twin directives shall cause the dismissal of the petition. Furnish a copy of this Order to the Office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Davao City, for the raffling of the publication. SO ORDERED

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK, INC, Mortgagee, EJF-REM CASE NO. 17,981-21 - versus - ALEXIS DAVIDE MALANO, Mortgagor/s

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed the mortgagee BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK, INC. against the mortgagor/s ALEXIS DAVIDE MALANO, with given address at 036 Waling Waling Buhangin , DAVAO CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of June 7,2021 the outstanding obligations of the mortgagors , with the mortgagee to amounts to THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTEEN PESOS and 31/100 (P 376,818.31) 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 September 30, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder for CASH or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real propert together with all its improvements existing thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO.146-212003820 “A parcel of land ( Lot 1-b,Psd-11-114731), being a portion of Lot 1, PCS=11-004633 situated in the Barangay of Buhangin, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. xxx Containing an area of SIXTY SEVEN (67) SQUARE METERS, more or less xxx.” 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 OCTOBER 28, 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. July 13, 2021

GIVEN this 1ST day of June 2021,Davao City Philippines NANETTE GUSTILO LEMANA Presiding Judge

For ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff MERLON A. BARTOLOME Sheriff IV

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We sent them letters. We are still on the second notice for them to follow,” she said.

Catubig said if they still do not comply on the third notice, OCBO will endorse the issue to the City

EXTRAJUDICIAL 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 estate of the late Sps. Eusebio Narciso Tacugue and Restituta Garnica Tacugue , who died on January 11,2011 and September 24, 1991 in Davao City leaving a parcel of land with TCT No. T-152487 has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE executed among their HEIRS-VENDORS , per Doc. No 447; PageNo.90; Book No.X Series of 2012, of the Notary Public Atty. Purita A. Bernales. 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 PUB ORDINARY REGULAR Service. Case No. R11-EV-PB-2021-7-024 (92-XI-00024) DAVAO METRO SHUTTLE, CORP., Petitioner

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NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Pubic Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUB Ordinary Regular service on the route: DAVAO CITY-TAGUM CITY AND VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on July 1, 2022. In the petition filed on July 27, 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 OCTOBER 5, 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, July 28, 2021. NONITO A LLANOS III Regional Director Petitioner, Davao Metro Shuttle, Corp., Pereyras Terminal I, Magugpo West, Tagum City Counsel, Atty. Daniel C. Campoamor, Rms. 2&3, 2nd loor, Laingo Bldg., corner Quezon-Bonifacio Sts., Tagum 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 Change Party Applicant with Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular Service. Case No. R11-CP-EV-PJ2021-7-1905 (2000-XI-01905) ROEMEL D. MAGNO, Previous Owner. CYRIL JOHN B. MAGNO Petitioner. x--------------------------x

NOTICE OF HEARING ROEMEL D. MAGNO was a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular service on the route: CAMP CATITIPAN VIA JP LAUREL AVENUE and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate has expired last January 30, 2021. On March 5, 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 2012004. In the petition filed on July 27, 2021, petitioner requests authority to change the party in the Certificate of Public Convenience stating that his father Cyril John B. Magno died intestate on October 4, 2016. In the same petition, petitioner likewise 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 SEPTEMBER 21, 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. Petitioner is likewise ordered to publish the Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks as required under Rule 74 of the Rules of Court. 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. 2021.

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Engineer’s Office (CEO) for demolition of their billboards. She said currently there are 210 billboards installed in the city. In September last year, CEO dismantled all high billboard structures along Bankerohan, Sandawa Road and Bolton Bridge as the city government enforced Ordinance No. 092-2000 that prohibits the obstruction of view to the majestic Mt. Apo and the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS). By Maya M. Padillo

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than 1,000 rooms availableandallarecertifiedby theBureauofQuarantine (BOQ). “Nakaalis na (hotel) angfirsttwobatchesfrom DhakaandDubai,angnaiwan na lang ang from KL and the second batch na Dubai,” Tecson said last Wednesday. 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

Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a TH FREIGHT TRUCK Service Case No. R11-NCTH-2021-7-080 VIVIAN D. TUPAS Applicant x-------------------x

NOTICE OF HEARING In the Application filed on July 21, 2021, applicant requests authority for a Certiicate of Public Convenience to operate a THE FREIGHT TRUCK SERVICE for the transportation of freight on the route: WITHIN DAVAO CITY AND ROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND O MINDANAO accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on SEPTEMBER 28, 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, July 22, 2021.

Davao City, Philippines, July 28,

Dir. NONITO A LLANOS III Regional Director Petitioner, Cyril John B. Magno, DDF Village, Mandug, Davao City Counsel, Atty. Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, c/o Rm. 2/3, S/F SP Bldg., San Pedro St., Davao City

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Petitioner, Vivian D. Tupas, B7 L14 Phase I, Amethyst St., Hillside Subd., Bajada, Cavao City Counsel, Atty. Raul C. Espina, Rm. 203, VillaAbrille Bldg., R. Magsaysay St., Davao City

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ver finish against Galal Yafai of Great Britain. It comes after fellow Filipino athletes, Hidilyn Diaz, Nesthy Peticio, and Eumir Marcial, also earned podium finishes, and were likewise assured of their own incentives from Phoenix. His win brings the Philippines’ total medal to four--the county’s largest Olympic

medal haul yet since the 1932 Olympics, and the first-ever multiple Olympic silver medal wins of the Philippines. Since 2018, Phoenix, through Siklab Atleta, has been active in supporting Filipino athletes in their quest to bring an Olympic gold medal to the country. A separate campaign called Buhayin ang Laban

Para sa Ginto was also launched that same year to drum up more support for the athletes as they prepare for the Olympics, in the hopes of finally bringing home the Philippines’ first-ever top finish. The drought was recently ended by Diaz who won gold in the women’s 55-kg weightlifting category.

er told Edge Davao. Meanwhile, based on the Regional Situation Update on COVID-19 in Davao Region, DOH Davao Center for Health Development reported as of 5 p.m. of August 06, 2021, there were 334 new cases of Covid-19 in Davao Region bringing the total number of active cases to 6,602. Of these new cases, 163 were from Davao City, 35 from Davao de Oro, 17 from Davao del Norte, 48

from Davao del Sur, 22 from Davao Occidental, and 49 from Davao Oriental. DOH-Davao also reported that there were 370 recoveries and among these, 60 were from Davao City, 52 from Davao de Oro, 229 from Davao del Norte, 2 from Davao del Sur, and 27 from Davao Oriental. There were 12 death cases reported and among these, four were from

Davao City, one from Davao del Sur, four from Davao del Norte, two from Davao de Oro and one from Davao Oriental. All cases reported were local cases and with these cases, Davao Region has 36.6 percent available ICU beds, 46.7 percent available isolation beds, 29.9 percent available ward beds, and 50 percent available mechanical ventilators. By Maya M. Padillo

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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 Ordinary Regular Service Case No. R11-EVPJ-2021-7-1227 (2016-XI-01227) AIREEN S. ALDERITE, Petitioner x-------------------x

NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Ordinary Regular service on the route: CIRCULATION ROUTE NO. 7 with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on August 1, 2021. In the petition filed on July 22, 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 SEPTEMBER 28, 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, July 23, 2021. Dir. NONITO A LLANOS III Regional Director Petitioner, Aireen S. Alderite, B20-21, 3rd St., Lougemar Village Extension, Sasa, Davao City Counsel, Atty. Albert G. Yenco, Balusong Ave., Matina, Davao City

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH Judicial Region BRANCH 10 DAVAO CITY

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR THE CORRECTION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF SAMUEL HILSANO SAM

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TO WIT: PETITIONER’S FILIATION FROM “LEGITIMATE” TO “ ILLEGITIMATE” PETITIONER’S NATIONALITY FROM “CHINESE” TO “FILIPINO”. SAMUEL HILSANO SAM, Petitioner, - Versus TERESITA HILSANO SAM-BAUTISTA, MARY LOU HILSANO SAM-LOO, PEDRO HILSANO SAM, WILLIAMHILSANO SAM, MARIA LIZA HILSANO SAM, ALL PERSONS/ENTITIES WHO/WHICHWILL BE AFFECTED THEREBY, THE OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR- DAVAO CITY, and PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY, Respondents, x----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------x

ORDER The petitioner through counsel filed this verified amended petition seeking an order from this Court, that after due notice, publication and hearing, the Local Civil Registrar of Davao City and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) be directed to correct the entries in the Certificate of Live Birth of petitioner Samuel Hilsano Sam bearing Registry No. 4577, to wit: “1. As to petitioner’s FILIATION: Answer to question “Legitimate?” from “YES” to “NO” and “ 2. As to petitioner’s NATIONALITY: from “CHINESE” to “FILIPINO”. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby given due course and set for hearing on NOVEMBER 22, 2021 at 2:00 in the afternoonof which date and time any interested party may appear and show cause, if any, why said petition should not be granted. Let this Order be published, at the expense of the petitioner, once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the City and Provinces of Davao, as determined by raffle in accordance with law. The petitioner is directed to submit the Judicial Affidavits of his witnesses five (5) days before the scheduled hearing. Furnish the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Davao City and the Philippine Statistics Authority with a copy of this Order and each with a copy of the Petition and the private respondents who may oppose the same within fifteen (15) days from notice hereof. SO ORDERED Given this 24th day of May 2021 at Davao City, Philippines RETRINA E. FUENTES Judge

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Pursuant to Sec.1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines ,notice is hereby given that the estate of the late CRISPIN BA PAÑAMOGAN, JIMMY BA PAÑAMOGAN , RUDY BA PAÑAMOGAN and FIDEL BA PAÑAMOGAN , who died on September 11, 2014, January 11, 1994, January 14, 2002 and November 21, 2009 leaving a parcel of land with TCT No. T-68759 has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE executed among their HEIRS-VENDORS , per Doc. No 48; PageNo.11; Book No.XXV Series of 2020, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY.JENNIFE DP DUMALAG-BORONG

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President Rodrigo Duterte reads a document during a meeting in this undated photo. The President has signed an executive order (EO) adjusting the dividend rate of the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank) from 50 percent to zero for the calendar year 2016. Edge Davao

PRRD inks EO adjusting dividend rate of Overseas Filipino Bank P

Digital innovation, gov’t support to buoy agri sector: start-up firm

igital innovations and increased government support are seen to uplift the agricultural sector, a co-founder of a start-up company that won the Globe’s business Hack-it-On competition said. In a virtual briefing on Thursday, Farm Box co-founder John Lester Mendoza said the agriculture sector accounts for about 10 percent of the domestic economy’s output but a large number of farmers live below the poverty line. He said logistics is among the major problems that farmers still face, thus, the need to improve on this to also entice the younger generation to be part of the sector. “Workforce in the farming sector is also declining and this affects the food security in the country,” he said. Farm Box won the month-long virtual competition, which kicked off last June 18 and participated in by 50 business start-ups from the information technology (IT) sector. Its proposal involves the use of application programming interface (API) technology in the business model

to increase investor engagement and retention. Farm Box uses a crowdfunding platform that allows anyone to buy farm boxes that contain essentials that partner farmers need. It also uses a charging API to help widen payment options for investors, a short messaging system (SMS) API to notify investors and farmers for payout advisories and promos, and rewards API that allows investors to receive load credits or promo codes when they repurchase farm boxes. It has partnered with some farmers in Batangas, whose produce is now being supplied to several hospitals, restaurants and food chains, as well as online sellers. “This competition has definitely helped us unlock a new level of creativity in coming up with solutions to uplift our local economy through Globe Business’ API solutions,” Mendoza said. During the same event, Globe Business MSME Group infoComm Industry Marketing Lead Nicola Ebrada said they are willing to tap sister companies to help Farm Box if the latter needs a capital boost.

resident Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order (EO) adjusting the dividend rate of the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank). Signed on August 5 and made public on Friday, EO 146 approves the adjustment of the percentage of annual net ratings to be declared and remitted by the OFB from 50 percent to zero for the calendar year 2016. According to the EO, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III recom-

mended the downward adjustment of the 2016 dividend rate to zero in order to support the capital position of the OFBank and allow it to comply with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) regulations. The adjustment of the mandatory dividend contribution would also support the bank’s short-

and long-term plans and programs for Filipinos overseas, in the interest of national economy and general welfare. The EO complies with Republic Act 7656, which provides that the President, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Finance, may adjust the percentage of annual net earnings to be declared by a government-owned and -controlled corporation (GOCC), in the interest of national economy

and general welfare. Under RA 7656, all GOCCs are required to declare and remit at least 50 percent of their annual net earnings as cash, stock, or property dividends to the national government. The OFBank did not declare and remit dividends amounting to PHP43.083 million for CY 2016 notwithstanding the approval of the President on the adjustment of the dividend rate to zero. (PNA)

In a video message posted on CEB’s Facebook page, vice president for marketing and customer experience Candice Iyog said the airline has successfully completed 100 percent of the refund requests. “So please remember to check with your issuing bank and travel agencies for the remittance of your refund,” she said. Iyog noted that the

“100 percent refund completion rate” excludes requests made through travel agencies that may have stopped operations, as well as refund requests with incomplete bank information. “We are actively reaching out to our customers who have yet to get their refund through the contact information provided to us at the time of booking. We would like

to encourage them to contact us through the guest feedback form on the Cebu Pacific website,” she said. She added that the airline will continue to listen to the guests’ feedback, and keep getting better so it can deliver the best experience for passengers. About 991,764 refund requests have been processed, according to CEB. (PNA)

Cebu Pacific refunds P7.7B, urges customers to check remittance

ow-cost airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) on Friday said it has already issued PHP7.7 billion for refund requests filed until June this year, and is urging customers to check their remittance. Michelle Lim of CEB Corporate Communications said the refund covers all coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)-related flight cancellations since 2020.

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A health worker inoculates a call center agent with a vaccine against Covid-19 during the vaccination roll out for call center workers in Davao City. The city government of Davao has urged the business process outsourcing (BPO) companies in the city to put up their own contact-tracing teams and initiate voluntary“granular”lockdowns to prevent spread of COVID-19 in their workplace. Edge Davao

Davao City BPO companies urged to put up contact-tracing teams T he business process outsourcing (BPO) companies in Davao City have been encouraged to put up their own contact-tracing teams and initiate voluntary “granular” lockdowns to prevent spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in their workplace.

Xavier Eric B. Manalastas, president of the BPO Association of Davao, told Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR 87.5) on Friday that enforcing these protocols could lessen the impact of harsh measures that the local government implements on businesses should the infection spread in their workplaces. He said these guidelines were drafted by the BPO

sector, which bore the brunt of the pandemic last year. The city’s BPO sector comprises 45 to 50 firms, with a total number of workers estimated at 45,000 to 50,000, according to Manalastas. He added that having their own contact-tracing teams would help immediately determine the close contacts of an index case to prevent further transmis-

sion of the infection in the company. “We created guidelines to the BPO companies that we should not wait for contact tracers [from the government] to communicate with us. One of the best practices that we want BPO companies to implement is to have their own contact-tracing teams already. So, their own contact-tracing teams will have a weekly reporting mechanism,” Manalastas said. He added that the companies’ own contact tracers will be the ones to communicate to the local government the workers who turn out positive of COVID-19 and their close contacts. To avoid further spread

of the infection in the workplace, he said companies are encouraged to voluntarily enforce granular lockdowns by identifying the specific area where the infection occurs instead of putting the entire building on lockdown. “We should not wait for the government to come and advise us to go on lockdown. We should enforce a granular voluntary lockdown already. We probably don’t have to shut down the entire building because we can identify which floor is exposed. For example, if you have identified the third floor, then you have to lockdown the entire third floor right away,” Manalastas said.

year. “Given that the health crisis has changed the Filipino lifestyle across work, education, entertainment, gaming, health, socializing, and purchasing habits, the time spent on mobile applications increased even more,” Globe Telecom said. Data, home broadband and the increase in digital ac-

tivities during the COVID-19 pandemic are among the growth drivers for the period, the telco said. Mobile data revenues hit P38.6 billion for the first half, while home broadband’s revenues reached an “alltime high” of P14.5 billion, it said. “We are pleased to report strong financial operating re-

sults for the first half of 2021 with a healthy balance sheet and cash flows despite the reimposition of stricter lockdowns during the second quarter,” Globe president and CEO Ernest Cu said. Globe said its total mobile subscribers reached 81.7 million while its broadband subscribers totaled 4.2 million.

Globe posts P13B net income in first half

lobe Telecommunication’s net income hit P13 billion for the first 6 months of 2021, higher by 13 percent compared to the same period last year, it said Friday. Consolidated services revenues reached P75.5 billion for the first 6 months of the year, up 4 percent compared to the same period last

Economist eyes 10.9% GDP growth for PH in Q2 of 2021

n economist forecasts a 10.9 percent growth for the Philippine economy for the second quarter of 2021, a big reversal from the decades-low -16.9 percent same period last year. In a report, ING Bank Manila senior economist Nicholas Mapa that while the yearon-year print is projected to be an expansion he forecasts the quarter-on-quarter figure to be at -1.5 percent, which is better than the -4.2 percent in the first three months of this year. “All sectors are expected to post growth led by capital formation, government spending, and household consumption,” he said. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is scheduled to report the 2021 second quarter print on August 10. Mapa said second quarter output, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), was hampered by the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the NCR Plus bubble, which covers the Na-

tional Capital Region (NCR) and four surrounding areas namely Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite and Laguna, from March 29 to April 11. A modified ECQ was implemented in the said bubble until May 14. Mapa said these movement restrictions immediately impacted negatively both the employment and manufacturing sectors, thus, the -1.5 percent growth projection for the second quarter. “With the Philippines headed for yet another lockdown, and one that may be more stringent and protracted than the Alpha variant version, we are expecting the Philippines to post flat to negative QoQ (quarter on quarter) GDP growth in the 3Q as well,” he said. NCR is again under the strictest quarantine classification, ECQ, for two weeks starting August 6, in a bid to address the rising coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), particularly due to the more contagious Delta variant.

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What Manny told Eumir after bronze-medal finish

umir Marcial got encouraging words from Sen. Manny Pacquiao after he settled for a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympic Games. The 25-year-old Marcial said he got a call from Pacquiao the day after he lost to Oleksandr Khyzhniak of Ukraine in the semifinal. “Nakausap ko po si Sen. Manny. Sobrang nainspired ako at na-cheer-up ako dahil masaya si Senator. Sabi niya, good job at siyempre, ‘yung advice niya sa akin, sobrang ganda,” said Marcial in an interview with Radyo Pilipinas. “As a boxer, malaking bagay po ‘yung napapayuhan at mabigyan ng advice ng ating Pambansang Kamao na si Senator Manny,” he added. Pacquiao heads MP Promotions where Marcial is one of his fighters. Now a professional fighter, Marcial competed in the Tokyo

hoenix Petroleum, through Siklab Atleta Pilipinas Foundation, is giving a P3 million financial incentive to Car-

Olympics in his bid to win a gold. Even though he is preparing for his bout against Errol Spence, Pacquiao has been monitoring the fight of Marcial in Tokyo along with MP Promotions president Sean Gibbons. Although he came up short, the Filipino middleweight expressed his optimism especially after speaking with Pacquiao as he believes that the loss will only make him a better fighter. Marcial said Pacquiao pinpointed some room for improvement for the Zamboanga fighter. “Sabi niya, nagkulang lang talaga sa stamina at sa physi-

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lo Paalam after winning a silver medal in the flyweight boxing competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

ameron Forte showed the way as Jordan-A defeated Gilas Pilipinas, 84-72, to end the preliminary round of the King Abdullah Cup on Saturday at Prince Hamza Hall in Amman.

Eumir Marcial got inspiring words from boxing icon Sen. Manny Pacquiao after his loss.

“Carlo put up a magnificent fight, and we are proud of his overall performance as a Filipino Olympic boxer,” said

Phoenix Petroleum Senior Vice President Raymond Zorrilla. “His win inspires us to continue supporting Filipino athletes because

they give honor to our country, and prove that we are truly world-class. This year’s Olympics has been a great opportu-

nity to display Filipino supremacy in sports,” he also stated. Carlo earned his sil-

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GOLDEN RIDE Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz with her brand new Kia Stonic.

Hidilyn tests drive new car, incentives deposited to her account

mong the many incentives that Hidilyn Diaz has been promised is a brand-new Kia Stonic.

In a July 29 Facebook post, three days after her spectacular win, the Ayala Foundation recognized Hidilyn Diaz as an “Atletang Magiting”, and pledged her a Stonic as a “gift of gratitude,” as it said in a Facebook post. The Ayala Foundation and Kia Motors Philippines are both part of the Ayala Group of Companies. In its July 29 post, the Foundation also emphasized how the conglomerate had been supporting Filipino weightlifters since 2016. Today, with her quarantine now at an end, Hidilyn Diaz took her new set of wheels out for a test drive. “The golden girl gets her golden car!” said the foundation in a Facebook post. “Hidilyn Diaz takes her brand-new Kia Stonic for a test drive.” In a statement released by the automotive company, Diaz said, “Thank you sa pag-recognize sa pagka-panalo ko. Thank you so much na na-appreciate ninyo yung nagawa ko para sa

bansa.” The Kia Stonic is a subcompact SUV that was lauded by Top Gear Philippines’ Jason Tulio as “a model that isn’t afraid to stand out from the pack”, which uses “sensible and proven design cues to put together a very modern and stylish package.” It retails for P735,000 for the base MT variant, P835,000 for the LX AT, and P925,000 for the top-of-the-line EX AT. This is the second car that has been pledged to Hidilyn Diaz, after Foton’s promise of a van. She probably doesn’t need to worry about gas, either — Phoenix Petroleum will give her free petrol for life, along with P5 million. Earlier this week, she also received P10 million in cash from the MVP Sports Foundation. Total incentives for Hidilyn Diaz come to a total of more than P50 million in cash, both from the government and the private sector, as well as properties, flights, and free food.