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New Delta variant case detected in Davao City By MAYA M. PADILLO
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The regional office of the Department of Health (DOH 11) announced over the weekend that an additional Covid-19 variants has been detected in Davao City involving a 33-year old male patient from Davao City. The patient was swabbed and tested positive at Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC)Molecular Biology Labo-
ratory last July 5, 2021. He was discharged last July 17, 2021 and on July 19, 2021, he was then swabbed and tested negative. The patient was already tagged as recovered. Based on the announcement of DOH-Davao the case was detected from batch 29 specimens from Davao Region as reported by University of the Philippines – Philippine Genome
Center Whole Genome Sequencing (UP-PGC-WGS). To date there are already five cases of Delta variants reported in Davao City. All were tagged recovered. It can be recalled that DOH 11 reported two Delta variant cases in Davao Region last week and these were Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs) workers from Saudi Arabia and Zambia, Africa. On August 3, 2021, DOH-Davao reported four Delta variants detected in Davao Region: three in Davao City and one in
everal disposable face masks and other solid waste materials were found during the clean-up activity by some environmental groups on Friday (August 13) at Panigan-Tamugan watershed area particularly at the junction of the two rivers.. Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) Inc. said the group together with Bantay Bukid volunteers were able to collect 80 disposable masks, one bottle of fungicide, 36 plastic cups,
cigarette packs, and large amounts of various sachets of shampoo, junk foods, and detergents in the watershed area, source of a P12-billion waterworks system being built by the Apo Agua Infrastructura and Davao City Water District. IDIS said the number of wastes collected is way higher than the previously conducted river clean-up last month where the facemask count was only 21. “These types of wastes have a significant impact on the environment and the
communities nearby,” the statement reads. They said the majority of these wastes are made of long-lasting materials that, if discarded, will survive for hundreds of years in our environment. The group said improperly disposed of solid wastes in the city’s next source of water is an issue that needs urgent solutions. While it commend the actions of the Watershed Management Council and the City Government regarding the first reported
OH 11 bared a new case of Covid-19 Delta variant from Davao City has been detected.
Tagum City. On August 6, 2021, DOH-Davao announced an additional two Delta variant cases and these were local cases upon initial investigation. One local case was tagged in Davao City while the other was tagged in Davao del Sur. Based on the report of DOH 11 presently, there are a total of nine Delta variant cases reported in Davao Region. The DOH-Davao Center for Health Development has submitted a total of 2,506 specimens for WGS improper disposal of face masks and other wastes in the river, recreational activities in the area remain unregulated and unmonitored. “We owe it to our Bantay Bukid volunteers who regularly conduct river monitoring and clean-ups in the area to maintain the cleanliness and protection of our watersheds,” it said.
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IDIS further said, “but as consumers of our natural resources, we are also re-
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ore than six million Filipinos have registered for the Step 1 online registration of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that as of Aug. 8, a total of 6,012,508 have completed the Step 1 process for the Philippine Identification (PhilID) card. The online signup ensures the safety of registrants and PhilSys staff, especially with the Covid-19 threat still prevalent. The Step 2 biometrics registration is ongoing on a small scale basis as areas under enhanced community quarantine, like the National Capital Region, suspended face-to-face
transactions. With a valid proof of identity, Filipinos could easily access government aid, the PSA said. “We envision the PhilSys to be a strong intervention in ensuring Filipinos have a valid proof of identity as a means of simplifying public and private transactions. This is the very reason why the law was passed and why the government wants to embark on such an ambitious and transformative project,” the PSA stated. Signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte in August 2018, Republic Act 11055, or the Philippine Identification System Act, aims to establish a single national ID for all Filipinos
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Maguindanao terrorist leader arrested
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leader of the terrorist Dawla Daulah Islamiyah-Maguid Group was arrested by joint elements of the military and police in Maguindanao on Wednesday (August 11). Col. Alaric Avelino Delos Santos, spokesman of the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom), identified the suspect as Kalid Andalani Kalaing, alias Kumander Kalid. Delos Santos said Kalaing was arrested by elements of the Philippine Army’s 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion, Shariff Aguak Municipal Police Station, and 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company during a
checkpoint operation at Lining Patrol Base in Barangay Labu Labu, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Kalaing was heading from Cotabato to Isulan, Sultan Kudarat onboard a white Toyota pick-up when he was arrested. He was arrested by a strength of a warrant of arrest for carnapping with homicide issued on June 13, 2019, by Presiding Judge Lorenzo Balo of the Regional Trial Court Branch 19-Isulan. The suspect is now under the custody of the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force
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This is supposed to be a bike lane along MacArthur Highway in Davao City, but blocked by a road sign when photographed Friday (13 August 2021). This is supposed to be part of a 54.74-kilometer network of protected bike lanes built at a cost of P145 million pesos inaugurated recently by the Department of Transporation. MindaNews photo by YAS D. OCAMPO
Arrival of more anti-Covid-19 vaccines boosts inoculation drive
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he arrival of more anti-Covid-19 vaccines in Davao City is expected to boost the vaccination drive of the city government of Davao. Davao City Covid-19 Task Force spokesperson Dr. Michelle Schlosser said that more than 24,900 doses of Moderna vaccines arrived this week for Davao City. Schlosser also said that Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines have also arrived and as of the moment the city is waiting for the regional office of the Department of Health (DOH 11) to determine the number of allocations for the city. She added that the city is also waiting for the supply of the Sinovac vaccines, which recently arrived in the Philippines. Schlosser said more
Dabawenyos are expected to be vaccinated with the arrival of the vaccines. She said these vaccines will help the city in achieving herd immunity. The city is targeting to inoculate 70 percent (1.2 million Dabawenyos) of the city’s 1.8 million population. “Kung naay allocated nga daghan nga vaccine sa atong city, mas dali nato ma achieve ang atong timeline. Again, dependent pod ta sa procurement sa vaccine ug sa mga allocation sa vaccine sa dakbayan,” Schlosser said during the Bida Bakunado program via Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on Friday. As of August 10, the city has already administered vaccines to a total of 411,470 for the first dose while 279,744 for the sec-
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City pilots vaccination online scheduler in four vax centers By MAYA M. PADILLO avao City Covid-19 Task Force spokesperson Dr. Michelle Schlosser said the city government of Davao has piloted the recently launched online vaccination appointment scheduler in four vaccination sites.
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The four sites are Magallanes Elementary School, F. Dizon Elem. School, Davao City National High School, and Gaisano Mall (Gmall). All the four sites have available 1,500 slots each site per day. “Isa sa mga nadungog namo na complaints is every time daw i-open nila
ang system puno na daw, it is because naa gyud siya slot pero rest assured na ginabuhat sa atoang vaccination team as well as ICT team para ma-uniform ug mapadaghan ang sites na mugamit aning safety DQR scheduler,” Schlosser said during the Bida Bakunado via Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on August 13,
2021. Last week, the city government of Davao has launched an online vaccination appointment scheduler, which allows those in priority groups to make an appointment to the vaccination sites at their convenient day and time. The online vaccination scheduler gives Dabawenyos an opportunity to book for vaccination at their most convenient day and time. The system aims to improve ease of doing transactions aligned with the government’s effort to
loyalty to the party and the conversion of PCM into a national political party which is directly in conflict with the principle and constitution of PDP Laban,” according to Matibag. “Ang position ng isa diyan they should be considered deemed (sic) removed from the party immediately there will be double allegiance eh,” he added. Matibag said the complaint covered the senator and his 2 brothers whom he did not name. The complainant, he said, is party member Raymar Masilungan from Bicol. Pacquiao has 2 brothers in the House of Represen-
tatives—-Saranggani Rep. Rogelio Ruel Pacquiao and OFW Family Party List Rep. Alberto Bobby Pacquiao. The PDP-Laban executive said they have not made a decision yet because their internal rules state that the lawmaker’s camp be given a notice first and allow them to respond before a decision, which could still be appealed. “We will go through the due process kasi may internal rules kami on the expulsion.” Matibag alleged that Pacquiao’s camp wants to keep his allies in the 2 parties in preparation for his presidential candidacy.
“Balak nila ngayon: hawak nila PDP-Laban, on the other hand here’s another national political party People’s Champ Movement na ginawa presidente is the sister in law.” (They plan to take a hold of PDP-Laban while also handling another party, PCM, which will serve as its sister in law.) (What does this mean? PCM is our enemy here. It’s a political maneuvering. They talked about this as part of their preparations) LENIENCY IN MEMBERSHIP, COVER UP Matibag agreed with Senator Koko Pimentel’s earlier pronouncement that
expand its immunization program as well as help address the growing concerns of the public who have been waiting for so long for their scheduled vaccination, and at the same time prevent long queues on the day of inoculation. To access the vaccination online appointment scheduler, registrant must go to profiles. safe-davao. com. or click Register for Vaccination button at https:/ covid19.davaocity. gov.ph/. Those with pre-exist-
there is leniency in the PDP when it comes to memberships in local parties. He clarified, however, that those parties are allied with PDP. He also claimed there was an attempt on Pacquiao’s camp to cover up the problem. The PDP official also added that the boxing champ has technically expelled himself from the ruling party. Matibag said Pacquiao “is maintaining membership in the People’s Champ Movement his political party, while being a member of the ruling party. This, as PDP-Laban is poised to hear
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Cusi faction: Pacquiao faces expulsion from PDP-Laban
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en. Manny Pacquiao could be expelled from ruling party PDP-Laban following supposed complaints on loyalty and violation of their constitution, a party official said on Friday. The PDP-Laban faction led by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said they would give Pacquiao’s camp 10 to 15 days to explain why they should not be expelled from the party, Secretary-General Melvin Matibag said. Matibag said their National Executive Council met Friday and passed a resolution asking Pacquiao’s camp to answer a complaint for disloyalty and violation of the party’s by laws and
constitution by the alleged conversion of regional party People’s Champ Movement (PCM) into a national one. The PCM is a regional political party in the Philippines, particularly in the provinces of General Santos and Sarangani. Such conversion, he said, happened even if the senator was still leading the PDP-Laban. Pacquiao was ousted as the party president on July 17 following a widening rift between his faction and Cusi’s. He said they found out the documents of the conversion on last Monday. “Ang issue kasi dito talaga (the issue here) is the dis-
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In reminding the DOH to make sure that issues found in the findings of the Commission on Audit are immediately addressed so that these will not derail the COVID-19 response efforts and management of the pandemic situation:
Walang dapat masayang lalo na’t patuloy ang ating pagbabakuna at pagsugpo sa pandemya. Bawat araw, bawat oras, bawat minuto, at bawat piso ay mahalaga dahil habulan itong laban na ito. Huwag dapat mawala ang focus natin sa tunay na kalaban — ang COVID-19, kasama na d’yan ang hirap at gutom na dala nito.”
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go
EDITORIAL Earthquake concerns For a while we have forgotten that Davao Region, including Davao City, has been frequented by earthquakes in the months prior to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Blame it on the paranoia that is gripping us with the pandemic as we shift focus to lockdowns and health protocols. All of a sudden, the awareness drive for safety during earthquakes which we have been campaigning hit a snag and set aside. Before Covid-19, we were so focused on the so-called Big One. It only dawned back on us after the magnitude 7.3 quake early morning of August 12 with Mati City in
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The August 12 quake reminds us to be wary of the safety consciousness including the inspection of buildings and critical structures in the city. While we are yet to get over the fight against the dreaded Covid-19 with its new variants, we must not be lost at the fact that earthquakes are also a major concern. ANTONIO M. AJERO Editor in Chief
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Davao Oriental as epicenter. Although no major damages to infrastructure were reported other than some cracks to the seldom-used Mati Airport, still it should raise a concern for everyone as we go back to the narrative of the Big One and the fact that the Philippines falls in the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”
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MY HUSBAND’S GIRLFRIEND This case involves a Filipino wife who is working in the U.S. and whose husband is a U.S. citizen (“USC”) living in the Philippines. The wife has learned that her husband is having an extramarital affair and wants him deported from the Philippines. Given the very limited facts, the bedrock issue here is whether the act of the USC husband in having an extramarital affair in the Philippines is by and of itself an act which the wife can use to have her husband deported. Deportation is the act by which a non-Philippine citizen (“NPC”) is removed from Philippine territory. The Bureau of Immigration (“BI”) must determine if any of the grounds provided by law, particularly, Sec. 37(a) of C.A. 613, exists to authorize the deportation of the NPC following the procedure under the BI Omnibus Rules of Pro-
cedure of 2015. Since the only fact that we have is that the husband is having an affair, two possible legal grounds might apply to have him deported, namely: (1) he was convicted of a crime the sentence of which requires both his imprisonment and deportation after service of sentence; or, (2) he was convicted in the Philippines and sentenced to a term of one year or more for a crime involving moral turpitude. The existence of the first ground is easy enough to determine and needs no further discussion. For the second ground to apply, the crime must involve moral turpitude, i.e., the act is “intrinsically immoral, regardless of whether it is punishable by law or not.” Zari v. Flores, 94 SCRA 317, 323. Concubinage is a crime that involves moral turpitude.
See Teves v. Comelec, G.R. No. 180363, April 28, 2009, concurring opinion of J. Briones, FN 39. It is committed by “any husband who shall keep a mistress in the conjugal dwelling, or, shall have sexual intercourse, under scandalous circumstances, with a woman who is not his wife, or shall cohabit with her in any other place.” Art. 334 of the Revised Penal Code (“RPC”). Having an extramarital affair is punishable if it amounts to psychological violence under section 3(c) of R.A. 9262 (“acts or omissions causing or likely to cause mental or emotional suffering of the victim such as but not limited to intimidation, harassment, stalking, damage to property, public ridicule or humiliation, repeated verbal abuse and mental infidelity”). If having an extramarital affair is seen by the courts as “intrinsically immoral, regardless of
whether it is punishable or not,” then an R.A. 9262 violation will be considered as a crime involving moral turpitude. In conclusion, if the extramarital affair of the husband leads to a conviction for: (a) a crime that imposes a sentence of imprisonment and deportation; or, (b) a crime involving moral turpitude, such as concubinage under the RPC or possibly psychological violence under R.A. 9262, then the wife can file the necessary complaint with the BI to initiate deportation proceedings against her USC husband. The practicality of having the USC husband deported under the limited facts of this case is another matter that should be considered. The entire process will involve separate proceedings by different agencies conducted one after the other:
he must first be charged and convicted by a court of law in a criminal case, and after he has served his sentence, he must then be found deportable by the BI in deportation proceedings. Clearly, this will take several years. Therefore, it will be best for the wife to first consult with a lawyer to consider more expedient and probably better alternatives for the vindication of her rights. 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.
FRED C. LUMBA SPECKS OF THESE! LIFE THINK ON
COMING TO TERMS “We, and all others who believe in freedom as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt. *******
It may be culturally ethnic that Filipinos can’t seem to solidly unite as one against a common enemy. Even during the early days of the Spanish colonization, history writes of anecdotes of in-fighting among tribal kingdoms and leaders, instead of pooling their armies together to defeat a foreign invasion. And so, it goes on and on. Calls to unite the political opposition against the incumbent administration in time for the 2022 presidential balloting have fallen on deaf ears. Presidential aspirants - among them Sen. Ping Lacson and VP Leni Robredo have failed to find a common
ground simply because each may have been nurturing a selfish attitude devoid of sincerity and viable alternatives. Some pretenders impose themselves to be considered presidential timbers, whether the electorate believes it or not. Rookie mayor Francisco Domagoso of Manila aka “Isko Moreno,” is parading himself as a ‘Messiah” of sorts, has activated a media promotions plan to create a positive image in both the mainstream media and the SocMed platforms. Sen. Manny Pacquiao, though unhappily saddled by intramurals in the PDP Laban where he has been unceremoniously ousted, clings on the coattails of former Senate President Koko Pimentel who now appears to be his mentor for his presidential ambitions. Not to be outdone, exSen. Antonio Trillanes has declared himself prepared
and ready to be the standard bearer for 1Sambayan, a new political group led by convenor ex-SC justice Antonio Carpio. Though all of the above personalities are seeking to battle the administration candidate in the 2022 presidential derby, they are unable to find (or refuse to acknowledge) a unifying solution that will send only one of them as the common candidate of the entire political opposition. If this is so, why the heck should they be wasting their time looking to coalesce with the other? Why don’t they just thrush themselves upon the populace and see what develops in the succeeding months and then those at the far end of the surveys surrender and submit humbly by supporting the candidate with the best chance of winning and beating the administration candidate on a one-on-one? To date, Lacson and Robredo are at the tailend of
the survey rankings. But both continue to harp and plead. The reality is that, despite Mayor Inday Sara’s intentio to run as an independent, she remains at the top of survey rankings. This actual political condition will be hard to beat as she has not even yet taken the first step of the political campaign trail to speak before the voting public. Domagoso and Paquiao appear to be unnerved and uncowed by this glittering reality though. If it is possible, they could form an alliance - Isko-Manny or Manny-Isko - depending on the terms of the trade. Is there enough time for the political enemies of the Duterte government to find and agree on a common cause so that they could put up a strong candidate capable of pulling the rug from under? They could if they get rid of their “Me First” selfish, egoistic mindset.
AND THAT IS A BIG IF. The political opposition nor any one of these pretenders have nothing to show that each is capable of leading the country out of the hump. In the first place, had this pandemic not entered the picture, the continued economic resurgence would have immensely improved the socio-economic lives of the people. Majority of Filipinos from all walks of life acknowledge that the incumbent Duterte administration has achieved so much more compared to the previous regimes combined in the areas of peace and order, infrastructure, trade and commerce, foreign relations, public health care, education, labor and employment, etc. I dare say that uniting the political opposition in our country remains just a childish dream - if not a myth. (Email your feedback to fredlumba@yahoo.com.) GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES!
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SECTION 7. DUTY OF MEAT VENDORS OR SUPPLIERS OF MEAT PROCESSORS – The meat vendors shall ensure that there shall be no selling of clandestinely or illegally slaughtered, transported, undocumented or sourced from illegal markets or prohibited markets classified as ASF affected areas by the Government. SECTION 8. REGULATIONS ON SWILL FEEDING
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A. For swine raisers: 1. Practice strict biosecurity and good animal husbandry practices in respective farms;
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CHAPTER THREE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Alberto T. Ungab Ralph O. Abella Nilo D. Abellera Maria Belen S. Acosta Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Wilberto E. Al-ag Dante L. Apostol Sr. Conrado C. Baluran Jessica M. Bonguyan Louie John J. Bonguyan Pilar C. Braga Augusto Javier G. Campos III Danilo C. Dayanghirang Jonard C. Dayap Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Pamela A. Librado-Morata Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III
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B. The table left-overs or food wastes/swill (“lamaw”) shall be properly prepared or heated using the abovementioned method prior to disposal, sale or transfer to swine raisers. C. For all other concerned agencies and barangay officials in their respective jurisdiction: 1. Conduct information, education, and communication activities on ASF prevention especially the prohibition on swill/food wastes (“lamaw”) feeding. 2. Conduct regular monitoring of health status of swine. 3. Ensure that illegal market products (fresh, frozen or processed) are not being sold in the market. 4. Report any suspicious incident of mortality in pigs in respective areas for verification of the City Veterinarian’s Office. CHAPTER FOUR PROHIBITED ACTS SECTION 9. PROHIBITED ACTS – The following acts are declared unlawful: a. Selling, transporting, offering or receiving for sale, distribution and storing of imported pork, its by-products, carcasses and boar semen originating from ASF affected areas which are included in the list provided by the Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Animal Industry within the territorial jurisdiction of Davao City without the necessary permits and clearances from the appropriate agencies of the Government;
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar
2. Prohibit feeding raw/swill or food wastes (“lamaw”) to pigs, unless the raw/swill or food wastes is treated with proper heating or preparation method under “2019 OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code”. (Temperature of at least 90°C for at least 60 minutes and continuous stirring)
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ORDINANCE NO. 0528-21 Series of 2021 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SELLING OR ENTRY OF IMPORTED OR LOCAL PORK AND ITS BY-PRODUCTS FROM AFRICAN SWINE FEVER (ASF) AFFECTED AREAS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF DAVAO CITY PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City in session assembled, that: CHAPTER ONE GENERAL PROVISION SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SELLING OR ENTRY OF IMPORTED OR LOCAL PORK AND ITS BY-PRODUCTS FROM AFRICAN SWINE FEVER (ASF) AFFECTED AREAS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF DAVAO CITY PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”. SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY – It is the duty of the State as well as the Local Government Unit to protect and promote animal health and welfare and secure the development of animal industry in the attainment of greater safeguard and food security and safety for the City’s animal and human population, improved public health and environment and enhancement of global competitiveness. SECTION 3. COVERAGE – This Ordinance shall apply to all persons, One Person Corporations (OPCs), partnerships, ventures, corporations, cooperatives and associations engaged in raising, buying, trading, transporting domestic and imported animals and selling for personal and commercial use. SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS a. African Swine Fever (ASF) - is a highly contagious hemorrhagic viral disease of domestic and wild pigs, which is responsible for serious economic and production losses. b. ASF affected areas – defined as areas within or outside the territorial jurisdiction of the Republic of the Philippines declared by the proper Government bodies as having tested positive for ASF virus using the recommended laboratory test. c. Biosecurity – refers to measures aimed at preventing the introduction and/or spread of harmful organisms (e.g. viruses, bacteria, etc.) to animals and plants in order to minimize the risk of transmission of infectious diseases. d. Boar semen - Boar semen is a suspension of sperm cells and secretions from the boar reproductive tract, including the accessory glands. The fluid portion of this suspension is known as seminal plasma and it helps to carry and protect the sperm cells. In boars, the semen also contains large quantities of gel. e. Carcass – the carcass of an animal, including part of the carcass and the meat, bones, hide, skin, hoofs, horns, wool, offal and other parts of an animal. f. Cold storage facility - an installation intended for the cooling, freezing, and cold storage of perishable food products and other perishables.
b. Allowing entry, transportation, distribution, storing, receiving for sale and selling of locally-sourced pork, its by-products, carcasses and boar semen originating from ASF affected areas within the territorial jurisdiction of Davao City without the necessary permits and clearances from the appropriate agencies of the Government; c. Display of pork, its by-products, carcasses and boar semen through an exhibition sale in any place, open market or private yard sale or the sale of carcasses and boar semen in any of the said places originating from ASF affected areas without the necessary permits and clearances from the appropriate agencies of the Government. d. Sale of seized or confiscated pork, its by-products, carcasses and boar semen originating from areas declared as ASF-affected by the Government agencies. e. Refrigeration of unsold or excess order pork, its by-products, carcasses in cold storage facilities after the same had been withdrawn from the said facilities for sale, manufacture or display. f. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to resist, harass, intimidate, assault, impede or interfere with any inspector during the performance of his duties as prescribed under this Ordinance. g. It shall be unlawful for any authorized persons employed by the Government or persons employed by the local government unit for the purpose of meat inspection work, to engage directly or indirectly in the business of buying, selling and trading or otherwise negotiating purchases or sales of meat and meat products for his own account or as an employee of another person, firm or corporation. h. Performing any other acts prohibited under this Ordinance. SECTION 10. PENALTIES – Any person who violates the provisions in the preceding section or any prohibitive provisions of this Ordinance shall be penalized as follows: a. First offense – Fine of ₱ 3,000; b. Second offense – Fine of ₱ 4,000; c. Third offense – Fine of ₱ 5,000, revocation or cancellation of business permit and seizure or impounding of vehicle used for transportation and operation. In addition, an imprisonment of not less than six (6) months shall be imposed. SECTION 11. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER – The City Mayor is authorized to issue after proper notice and hearing which shall be summary in nature except in instances when the continued operation causes imminent danger to public health, a ”Cease and Desist Order” to any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of selling, receiving or officering for sale, transporting, freezing, distributing, storing any pork and its by-products, boar semen, carcasses or parts or products, found to be in violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance should the continued operation of said entity pose risk to public health and endanger the animal population. SECTION 12. CONFISCATION / FORFEITURE – Any pork, its by-products, boar semen and carcasses found to have been sold, transported, distributed, delivered, received or offered for sale and stored, not in accordance with any provisions of this Ordinance shall be confiscated and disposed of as provided in the Implementing Rules and Regulations at the expense of the person, firm or corporation found to be in violation thereof. SECTION 13. DISPOSAL OF CONFISCATED ITEMS – All confiscated or seized items shall be immediately disposed in accordance with RA 9003 or the “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000” and PD 856 or the “Sanitation Code of the Philippines” or other pertinent laws, regulations and issuances of the Republic of the Philippines. The confiscated items shall be disposed of in a landfill area or in any area defined by the local government unit as appropriate area for disposal or by any other means as determined by the Office of the City Veterinarian.
h. Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP) – it is a set of principles of good practices and minimum requirements for the commercial/ backyard rearing/ farming of animals for food use.
SECTION 14. IMPLEMENTATION – The City Veterinarian’s Office, National Meat Inspection Services, Department of Agriculture, DA - Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Trade and Industry , Food and Drug Administration, Bureau of Customs, the Philippine National Police and other concerned agencies are hereby directed to coordinate and strictly enforce the quarantine control protocol and food safety measures within the territorial jurisdiction of Davao City. The City Veterinarian’s Office shall be given confiscatory powers to enforce this Ordinance.
i. OIE – Office International des Epizooties or the World Organization for Animal Health. It is an international organization responsible for improving animal health worldwide.
CHAPTER FIVE MISCELLANEOUS AND FINAL PROVISIONS
j. Pork – the meat of pig that is used for food, either whole carcass, fabricated or in the form of retail or choice cuts, whether fresh, processed, cooked, refrigerated or frozen.
SECTION 15. DURATION OF EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall be effective until the lifting of the ban by the Local Chief Executive or by legislative action with the recommendation of the City Veterinarian’s Office or by higher authorities, the Department of Agriculture or when the ASF disease has been completely eradicated.
k. Pork by-products – are fresh, frozen, processed or cooked products derived and/or processed from pork, whether cooked or uncooked, that includes alpha (pork fat), bacon, sausages, chorizo, tocino, hotdogs, corned pork, ham and the like. It also includes marinated or ready-to-cook pork meat, canned pork, and pork-based sauces intended for human consumption.
SECTION 16. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If, for any reason, a provision of this Ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, all other provisions hereof not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect.
g. Exhibition sale – a public display of goods for sale, exchange, barter or trade, whether for profit or not.
l. Sale or distribution - any form of sale, conveyance or transfer of ownership of meat or its by-products. It may include sale or generous transfer of pork and/or its by-products from the owner, broker, store owner, stall owner, mall, or its agents or representatives to the recipient or third party. This also includes selling by means of internet or through online-selling. m. Swill feeding - is the traditional name for the feeding of food scraps to pigs. n. Unsold or excess order – the difference between the quantity of pork and its by-products withdrawn from the cold storage facility over the quantity displayed, sold, used for processing and manufactured outside the cold storage facility by the owner, vendor, seller, manufacturer or supplier. CHAPTER TWO INSPECTION OF IMPORTED MEAT AND/OR MEAT AND BY-PRODUCTS COMING FROM OUTSIDE DAVAO CITY SECTION 5. EXAMINATION AND LABORATORY ANALYSIS – The City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) shall conduct examination and, when necessary, laboratory analysis of imported and local pork and its by-products brought from outside Davao City after the products are approved for release by the National Veterinary Quarantine Service at the ports or place of entry. SECTION 6. CONFISCATION OF MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS – The inspectors shall seize, recall, confiscate, condemn or dispose by destruction or re-export at the expense of the importer, any imported carcass, pork and its by-products that has been prepared, sold, transported or otherwise distributed or offered or received for distribution in commerce, and found to be in violation of the prohibited acts under this Ordinance during inspection and laboratory analysis.
SECTION 17. REPEALING CLAUSE – All Ordinances, resolutions, memoranda, orders and similar issuances, or part or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly. SECTION 18. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after posting and publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Davao. ENACTED, April 06, 2021, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum. CERTIFIED CORRECT: ATTESTED:
Temporary Presiding Officer cns/kjtq
APRIL 27 APPROVED : ________________, 2021
ATTESTED:
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PROHIBITION ON SELLING OR ENTRY OF IMPORTED OR LOCAL PORK AND ITS BY-PRODUCTS FROM AFRICAN SWINE FEVER (ASF) AFFECTED AREAS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF DAVAO CITY PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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Pacquiao’s side.” “Res ipsa loquitur. The thing speaks for itself. The effect of the good Senator’s (Pacquiao) allegiance to PCM is automatic expulsion from the ruling party which, fortunately or unfortunately, he has brought upon himself. His maneuvers are clear and blatant violation of PDP-Laban party rules,” he said. Matibag said PDP-Laban would afford Pacquiao the opportunity to defend himself as provided by their constitution.
PCM MINUTES Matibag cited the alleged minutes of the PCM Organizational Meeting dated Dec. 20, 2020 which showed PCM Central Committee members led by its president, Pacquiao, together with its Executive Vice President Rogelio D. Pacquiao, Secretary General Raul C. Martinez, Treasurer Reynaldo F. Constantino, Auditor Victor James B. Yap attended the said meeting reported to have taken place at the Pacquiao Compound, NLSA Road, Lagao, General
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City
SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM Mortgagee, - versus - JF-REM CASE NO. 17,998-21 DEXTER VALDEVIESO married to MAE JANE VALDEVIESO 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 mortgagee Social Security System against the mortgagor/s DEXTER VALDEVIESO married to MAE JANE VALDEVIESO , with residence and postal address at Lot 2-C-4-B # 57 Philippines, St., Matina Executive Homes, Aplaya, 8000 DAVAO CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of July 01, 2021 amounted to ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND FIFTY TWO PESOS & 04/100( Php=1, 404,052.04), Philippine Currency, including interest thereon, penalties and other charges and plus other legal expenses incident of foreclosure and sale, 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 to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property/ies mentioned and described below together with all its improvements found thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-122300 “A parcel of land ( Lot 2-C-4-B, Psd-11-018795,xxx), being a portion of Lot -2-C-4, Psd-11-018541, situated in the Barrio of Matina City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS, more or less .” 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 and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Davao City, Philippines.August 9, 2021
For ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff
CHRISTIAN M. MADRAZO Sheriff IV
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City
Santos City. The minutes, he said, showed that amendment of the CBL as National Political Party, adoption and ratification of the amended CBL as a national political party, and election of officers, among other matters, also took place on the said date. “PCM was also converted from being a regional political party, into a national political party on the said date, the minutes read. The PCM organizational meeting took place 18 days after Pacquiao took his oath as acting national party president of PDP-Laban,” he added.
DISTRACTION? A Pacquiao ally earlier said some people are trying to distract the boxing champion from his upcoming boxing match. Pimentel lambasted Cusi’s faction regarding the issue. In a series of tweets this morning, Pimentel said: “The PDP-LABAN constitution has consistently been interpreted by knowledgeable leaders of the party over the decades not to prohibit membership in the party and membership in a regional political party at the same time.”
NOTICE OF AUCTION
The VGM Pawnshop, Inc. will hold a Public Auction Sale to all unredeemed and unrenewed items on the following schedule listed below. Ang VGM Pawnshop, Inc. magpahigayon ug subasta sa tanang prenda nga wala nalukat sa maong iskedyul nga nakasulat sa ubos. BRANCHES
DATE PAWNED
DATE & PLACE OF AUCTION August 27, 2021 (Friday) 9:00 A.M.
DAVAO: Sasa Maa Sandawa Matina Panabo Main Panabo Branch
February 01, to February 28, 2021
VGM Pawnshop, Inc, VGM Building, Km. 11, Sasa, Davao City
THE MANAGEMENT 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.
For ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff ORLANDO S. ACOSTA Sheriff IV
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
The lawmaker added that the snapshots of documents being circulated actually show that within days of becoming PDP-Laban president, Pacquiao gave up the presidency of PCM. “This was an act which was not even required of him to do. Hence, this issue is all a BLUFF meant to distract Senator Manny Pacquiao from his world championship boxing bout,” he explained. “This is the first time that a group of Filipinos, because of politics, has organized an effort meant to distract our Pambansang Kamao while he fights in the boxing ring to bring additional honor to our country. How unpatriotic of this group of politicians!” In response, Matibag said Pimentel admitted the
existence of PCM and that Pacquiao was its president at the time Pacquiao was inducted into PDP-Laban. The PDP National Headquarters led by Pimentel said Pacquiao’s continuous allegiance to PDP-Laban is unquestionable having been the campaign manager and presently the national president of the party. “No one questioned his authority and resolve in always supporting the candidates who are members of PDP Laban adhering to its principles and objectives. His has no allegiance to any candidate who is a member of another national party.” The same statement accused the Cusi wing of outwardly endorsing the candidacy of a person who is member of another national party.
ond dose. The roll out for second dose is still ongoing. “We are almost half-million sa atoang first dose. Congratulations sa vaccination team ug sa mga Dabawenyos kasi even if limited ang allocation, makit-an gyud ang
willingness sa mga taga Davao nga gusto gyud magpa vaccine. Unta magpadayon ang eagerness,” Schlosser said. To speed up the vaccination rollout, the city is eyeing to add more vaccination sites to increase accessibility to the public.
while 42 years of age, Hopkins still views him as one of the best fighters today. In order to defeat the future first-ballot Hall of Famer, Hopkins is firmly of the belief that it takes a special fighter. As he juxtaposes Spence Jr. to Ugas,
Hopkins breaks down their capabilities with the help of motor vehicles. “You talking about a top of the line Ferrari which is Spence and compared to a high-end Mercedes, it can’t compete. Not in drag racing.”
er, a selfless teammate and a consummate professional, who lifts us in a lot of different ways,” said Lawrence Frank, presi-
dent of basketball operations. “He fit in perfectly from the beginning, and we’re grateful he’s chosen to return.”
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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
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at UP-PGC. The DOH strongly encouraged the public to get vaccinated as vaccines pro-
vide protection from severe infection caused by any variants and prevent hospitalization.
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE
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 Romulo Paña Carandang who died on October 15, 2019 in Davao City leaving a parcel of land that was purchased from Sta. Lucia Land, Inc. with TCT No. T-1462018004548 has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE executed among their his heirs , per Doc. No 27; PageNo.07; Book No.77 Series of 2021, of the Notary Public Atty. Jose Edgar J. Ilagan Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF DAVAO CITY 11th Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES (DBP), Mortgagee -Versus-
EJF-REM CASE NO. 17,985-21 FOR: EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORCLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE UNDER ACT 3135 as amended
RRCB MOTOR EXTREME , INC. Mortgagor/s x--------------------------------------/
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other law enforcement agencies to deter unlawful activities in their area of operation. WestMinCom chief Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, meanwhile commended the troops,saying that the achievements are an inspiration to all as they bolster
ERRATUM
In the July 12, 19 , 26, 2021 issues of Edge Davao, in the Notice of publication given by Social Security System of Nelson T. Mendez ,the Transfer Certificate of Title Number was erroneously published from TCT No.T- 1104595 must be TCT No.T104595 Our apologies REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Office of Atty. Romeo M. Covarrubias Notary Public for Davao City UNION BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES Mortgagee, -VERSUS- EDMON I. MAYORMITA, single Mortgagor/s x---------------------------------------------x
CASE NO. N-160 EXTRA JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE UNDER ACT NO, 3135,AS AMENDED
NOTICE OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SALE
NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under act 3135 , as amended filed by the above-mentioned mortgagee against RRCB MOTOR EXTREME, INC. with postal address at 160 Mayor Jaldon Street, Canelar, Zamboanga City, Philippines, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of April 30, 2021, amounts to THIRTY FIVE MILLION TWO HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIVE PESOS & 69/100 (P 35, 290,805.69) Philippine Currency, which amount is inclusive of regular and additional interest, Gross Receipts Tax and Service Fees but exclusive of foreclosure fees and ton (10%) attorney’s fees; the undersigned Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on September 16 ,2021 at 10: A. M. or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland , Davao City, to the highest bidder for CASH and or Manager’s Check and in Philippine Currency, the real property with all its improvements found thereon particularly described below, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2020003659 “A PARCEL OF LAND OF THE CONSOLIDATION AND SUBDIVISION PROJECT ( LOT 14, BLK.15 OF THE CONSOLIDATION AND THE SUBDIVISION PLAN PCS-112402-001391), BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 3257-L, BSD-20269, 3257-M-1,PSD-11009454,3257-M-2-A, PSD-11-024348, 3257-M-2-B-2, PSD11-030143 AND LOT 3257-O-3-B,PSD-11-029890, SITUATED IN THE BARANGAY OF BUHANGIN, CITY OF DAVAO, ISLAND OF MINDANAO,XXX. CONATAINING AN AREA OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS.XXX.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date. In the event that 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 and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Davao City, Philippines, July 29, 2021.
FOR: Atty. Francisco M. Campaner-the OIC Clerk of Court/Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff
BRIAN IAN J. NARBASA Sheriff IV
Pursuant to the terms of the Real Estate Mortgage dated and notarized on 04 June 2018, executed by EDMOND I. MAYORMITA, single, with residence and postal address at #6, Ponce St. Brdy, 28-C, Davao City, Mortgagor/s, in favor of UNION BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES, Mortgagee, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness in the total amount of PESOS: EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINE & 54/100 ( PHP 845,609.54) Philippine Currency, inclusive of accrued interest as of 30 July 2021; excluding attorney’s fees, expenses of foreclosure sale and other charges, the undersigned Notary Public for Davao City, hereby gives notice to all parties concerned and to the public in general that on September 8, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the afternoon or soon thereafter at the main entrance/lobby of the City/Municipal Hall/Justice Hall of Davao city, he/she will sell at public auction to the highest bidder and for cash, in Philippine Currency, the property/s covered by Condominium Certificate of Title No. 146-2018000550 issued by Registry of Deeds for Davao City, including improvements thereon and more particularly described as follows: Registry of Deeds for Davao City CONDOMINIUM CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2018000550 (Republic Act No. 4726 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the unit identified and described as: A RESIDENTIAL TYPE CONDOMINIUM UNIT NUMBER 616, AT LIVERPOOL BUILDING OF CAMELLA NORTHPOINT, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DAVAO, ISLAND OF MINDANAO, CONTAINING AN AREA OF EIGHTEEN SQUARE METERS (18.00 SQ. M.), MORE OR LESS AT THE SIXTH FLOOR LEVEL. In the diagrammatic floor plan appended to the enabling or master deed of the condominium project Annotated on TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE T- 450739 which embraces and describes the land located at BARANGAY OF BUHANGIN, CITY OF DAVAO, ISLAND OF MINDANAO with an area of (NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN (9,376) OWNER: EDMOND I. MAYORMITA, OF LEGAL AGE, FILIPINO, SINGLE. ADDRESS: NO. 29 j. RIZAL STREET, PASEO DE HABANA, DAVAO CITY All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the abovestated time and date. In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on September 29, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the afternoon or soon thereafter at the same place without further notice. Pursuant to law, copies of this Notice shall be posted for not less than twenty (20) days in at least three (3) public places in the City / Municipality where the mortgage property/s is located and shall be published once a week for at least three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation before the date of foreclosure sale. Done at Davao City , August 11, 2021 ATTY. ROMEO M. COVARRUBIAS Notary Public
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE
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. 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
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.
its serious efforts to defeat the terrorists and lawless elements in Mindanao. Following the arrests of Kalaing, all patrol bases in the area have been alerted for possible retaliation by the suspect’s cohorts.
Currently, a total of 26 Daulah Islamiyah personalities had been neutralized in central Mindanao, of whom four were apprehended, one surrendered, and 21 were killed since January of this year.
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sponsible and accountable for their degradation,” the statement said. IDIS asked consumers to also do their part by being mindful of their
wastes and ensure that they dispose them properly because nature, which is this watershed is the next drinking water source, is not a trash bin.
and resident aliens. The national ID shall be a valid proof of identity that shall be a means of simplifying public and private transactions, enrollment in schools, and the opening of
bank accounts. It also seeks to boost efficiency, especially in dealing with government services where people will only need to present one ID during transactions. (PNA)
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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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Apo Agua operations head Shake A. Tuason (2nd from left) and 3rd District Councilor Mary Joselle Villafuerte (rightmost) lead the Deed of Donation and Acceptance signing and turnover of various medicines for Barangays Tambobong, Tamugan, Wines, Gumalang, and Tawan-Tawan. Present during the event were Apo Agua President Anna M. Lu (leftmost) and office nurse Anna Magbanua. PR
BIR files 84 cases before DOJ to collect P3.15-B tax liabilities
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he state-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to facilitate the disbursement of financial assistance to the agriculture sector. DBP president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Herbosa said under the agreement, the bank would provide the disbursement channels to implement the DA’s initiatives on direct cash or loan interest rate subsidy and other forms of assistance to qualified agro-fishery enterprises, agriculture cooperatives, farmers, fisherfolk, and other agricultural workers. “(The) DBP and DA will continue to work on an expanded alliance to promote the growth potential of agribusinesses towards gainful economic growth for local communities,” Herbosa said in a statement Friday. Under the MOA, beneficiaries of various DA programs may receive their funding assistance via direct credit to their DBP accounts and/or other banks’ accounts/electronic money issuers (EMI) and other Bangko Sentral ng
Pilipinas-supervised financial institutions through electronic fund transfer channels, such as PhilPASS, and DBP-accredited payout outlets. Herbosa said the DBP would also work closely with the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines and various EMIs for the efficient implementation of this project. The DA, he said, would also be introducing an “interventions monitoring card” that would serve as an identification card to access government assistance for farmers enrolled in the farmer’s registry, starting with the second round of the rice farmers’ financial assistance worth PHP5,000 each, which would be disbursed in the last quarter of the year. “(The) DBP shares the mission of the DA in promoting the socio-economic well-being of all Filipinos, especially those in the agricultural sector,” Herbosa said. “We are committed to provide faster, more reliable and more secure disbursement channels to facilitate the delivery of much-needed financial interventions from the national government.” (PR)
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he Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed 84 complaints before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against suspected tax evaders involving PHP3.15 billion in estimated tax liabilities in the first half of 2021.
According to a report to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, the BIR is also pursuing 17 cases before the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) as of end-June to collect an estimated PHP1.54 billion in total tax liabilities under its Run After Tax Evaders (RATE) program. BIR Deputy Commis-
sioner Arnel Guballa said in his report during a recent Department of Finance (DOF) executive committee (Execom) meeting that as part of the Bureau’s Oplan Kandado, it has padlocked 274 commercial establishments in the first half of 2021 for various tax code violations, which resulted to
collections of PHP1.014 billion in back taxes. Guballa said that last July 1, as earlier reported in the media, the BIR seized thousands of Relx and Snowplus++ heated tobacco and vape products being sold in several establishments, branches and kiosks around Manila, particularly in several major shopping malls after it found out that these items were untaxed. He said the BIR confiscated from a warehouse inside the Technology Resource Center (TRC) compound in Pampanga a total of 27,132
packs of cigarettes either without internal revenue stamps or with fake stamps, along with a motor vehicle, and raw materials and chemicals used for cigarette production. Another warehouse at the Global Aseana Business Park in San Simon, Pampanga yielded 2.06 million pieces of fake internal revenue stamps, two cigarette-making and packing machines, and raw materials and chemicals. “The estimated total excise tax leakage from both warehouses is PHP1.56 billion,” Guballa said. (PR)
different ways to assist our communities. Helping the government curb the spread of COVID-19 also mitigates its possible spread on our own work sites, thereby ensuring unimpeded construction for the Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP),” said Apo Agua Operations Head Shake Tuason. As part of the medical aid, Apo Agua turned over PhP 250,000 worth of medicines for its host barangays Tambobong, Tamugan, Wines, Gumalang, and Tawantawan. To support the operations of the Malagos Vaccination
Facility, Apo Agua provided acrylic barriers and signages that will help protect and guide both workers and residents getting vaccinated. The company also provided bottled water for vaccinees. “Thank you very much to Apo Agua Infrastructura for the medical supplies and medicines.’’ These will benefit our indigent residents of Barangays Tambobong, Tamugan, Wines, Gumalang, and Tawan-Tawan, especially during this time of pandemic.” said Baguio District Health Officer Dr. Maribel Tan-Camelotes.
For its part, Apo Agua’s Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contractor J.V. Angeles Construction Corporation continues to implement the appropriate health and safety protocols in its construction work sites to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. On July 30, President Rodrigo Duterte retained the General Community Quarantine status with heightened restrictions of Davao City. As of August 12, DOH Davao reported 7,103 total active cases in the Davao region with 3,108 attributed to Davao City.
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po Agua Infrastructura, Inc. (Apo Agua) reinforced its long-standing commitment to ensure the health and safety of its host communities through its annual medical outreach program. In partnership with the Davao’s City Health Office and Committee on Health, Apo Agua once again donated medicines and supplies that are essential in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. “As the pandemic continues to endanger the health and safety of Davaoeños and the rest of the country, we remain committed to finding
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Construction workers work at a construction site along Chavez Street in Davao City. Filipino workers in the construction sector are in demand in Guam, according to the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO). The island territory of the United States of America (USA) needs at least 6,500 Filipino skilled workers. Edge Davao
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nflation may remain elevated in the short term before settling within the government target of 2 to 4 percent, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno said Friday.
Inflation in 2021 could average 4.1 percent, higher than the previous forecast of 4 percent, the BSP said. Higher global crude oil and non-oil commodity prices contributed to the higher inflation forecast, Diokno told reporters in a virtual briefing. Dubai crude oil prices could remain elevated due
to the recovery in global economic activity as well as a possible uptick in global commodity prices due to the strong demand and supply chain bottlenecks, he said. But the upward risks are transitory, Diokno said. “Oil prices could remain elevated in the coming months, but could be
lower in 2022,” he said. Next year, inflation could settle at 3.1 percent on average, according to the BSP estimate. However, recent data showed that wet markets around Metro Manila have seen spikes in prices of highland vegetables such as carrots and Baguio pechay. The BSP said it would be ready to take action if needed and that it “supports direct supply-side measures to address the main source of supply constraints and bottlenecks.”
Diokno earlier said non-monetary measures helped ease supply-side woes such as the tariff reduction in pork meat imports as the African Swine Fever (ASF) caused a shortage in supply earlier this year. The BSP earlier said it would keep its policy stance “accommodative” to support economic recovery. On Thursday, the BSP kept the benchmark borrowing rate at 2 percent for 6 consecutive policy meetings.
“While we are saddened by the resignation of Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado, we understand that health must take high priority especially during this time of the pandemic. We wish him well and we hope that this will allow him more time to take care of himself and be with his family,” Velasco said. He expressed confidence that Budget Undersecretary Tina Rose Marie Canda, who has been designated as the
officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), would carry on the task and continue its work on the 2022 National Expenditure Program (NEP). “The House of Representatives eagerly awaits the submission of the NEP so we can start the deliberations on the 2022 national budget and pass it on time, much like we did last year,” he said.
On Friday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed President Rodrigo Duterte has already accepted Avisado’s resignation. Canda has been acting as DBM OIC since Avisado went on medical leave on Aug. 2. Avisado earlier took a medical leave after contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and to undertake a series of examinations 14 years after undergoing heart surgery.
Avisado’s resignation will not affect House deliberations of 2022 budget
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peaker Lord Allan Velasco on Friday assured the public that the resignation of Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado would not affect the upcoming deliberations on the proposed 2022 national budget at the House of Representatives. Velasco gave the assurance after Malacañang confirmed that Avisado’s current health condition has prompted him to step down from his post.
ebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading airline, announces that its loyalty program GetGo is now Go Rewards, the lifestyle and rewards program of the Gokongwei group. This gives everyJuan more ways to enjoy deals and benefits from its many partner brands. With this migration, GetGo points earned Before January 1, 2020 are converted into Cebu Pacific Travel Fund. This virtual wallet may be used to purchase new flights and add-ons (and even taxes and fees) on the CEB website. Points earned from January 1, 2020 onwards are converted into Go Rewards points. One (1) Go Rewards point is equivalent to PHP1.00, and can be redeemed by the member for the flights with CEB or purchases in over 2,000 retail stores. GetGo members have been informed of their corresponding point conversions via registered email. “We are excited to be part of this new and improved loyalty program where we are now able to offer more rewards and options for our customers,” said Candice Iyog, vice president for marketing and customer experience. Under Go Rewards,
members can earn and redeem points from purchases in Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket, The Marketplace, Shopwise, Southstar Drug, True Value, Daiso, Toys R Us, Mini Stop, Daiso Japan, No Brand, Caltex, and Handy Man, and many more. Members can also enjoy exclusive deals and coupons that they can discover via the Go Rewards app. Members with GetGo loyalty cards may exchange them for the new Go Rewards Classic card. Simply present the old GetGo card in any Robinsons Retail store, and immediately activate the card through the Go Rewards app to easily view your points. GetGo members with existing Go Rewards membership can conveniently merge both accounts through the Go Rewards app. On the other hand, GetGo members who are new to Go Rewards can merge their GetGo membership by downloading the Go Rewards app, selecting “Register”, and then linking their GetGo account. After doing so, the GetGo number will be deactivated, and the new Go Rewards number will be the membership account moving forward.
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Manny Pacquiao is intensity personified in training.
Prediction: Pacquiao by KO
Batum re-signs with Clippers
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OS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers on Friday re-signed free agent Nicolas Batum, who revived his career during last season’s pandemic-shortened schedule. He signed his new contract in his native France during a livestream on the team’s Instagram account. With Batum locked up, the team has retained all of its free agents who helped lead
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HICAGO — Joining Olympian Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic in what could be a high-scoring trio appealed to DeMar DeRozan. He is thrilled to get to play alongside fellow newcomer Lonzo Ball, too. He sees a team poised to make a jump, and that explains why the Chicago Bulls were an attractive destination. “Every guy, when I look at their roster, has a chip on their shoulders,” DeRozan said. “Vuc, since college, I know the type of player he is, how bad he wants to win. Zach wanting to be on that main stage and wanting to compete for something much more than just stats
the Clippers to their first Western Conference finals appearance in franchise history. The 32-year-old forward averaged 8.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 67 games while shooting 40% from the field last season. In the playoffs, Batum had similar averages while playing 29 minutes a game. “Nico is a terrific play-
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during the season. Myself, I always carried a chip on my shoulder. And Lonzo. ... There’s so much there that can bring so much potential.” The Bulls finished 11th in the Eastern Conference and missed the playoffs for the fourth straight year. While it was their first season with Arturas Karnisovas leading the front office and Billy Donovan coaching the club, they clearly have their sights set on the postseason. The Bulls are banking on DeRozan and Ball to help them get there after making big moves to acquire the two in separate sign-and-trade deals. They introduced their new arrivals on Friday.
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ost of the boxing world was left beside itself when it was announced that Errol Spence Jr. would be forced to withdraw from his showdown against Manny Pacquiao. The two were originally scheduled to face off on August 21st, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. As Spence Jr. began putting the finishing touches on a grueling training camp, he made what he believed was a routine trip to the doctor’s office. Just a few short minutes later, it was revealed that the Dal-
las native had a torn retina and would be unable to face Pacquiao in his current condition. In an effort to keep the show going, current WBA belt holder Yordenis Ugas, who was set to make an appearance
This is how the new Bulls recruits look like.
in the co-main event, has stepped in to replace Spence Jr. Before the switch in opponents, newly inducted Hall of Famer Bernard Hopkins pegged Spence Jr. as the likely winner. Now, with Ugas subbing in, the former two-division world champion believes Pacquiao will have a fairly easy night at the office. “Pacquiao gets a knockout,” said Hopkins during an interview on Little Giant Boxing. “He’s no match for Pacquiao.” Despite Hopkins ex-
pecting Ugas to wind up on his back at some point during his showdown with Pacquiao, the Cuban native has been on a roll as of late. Not only has the 35-year-old never suffered a knockout defeat but he’s picked up victories in 11 of his past 12 contests. His lone blemish came via a controversial split decision against Shawn Porter in March of 2019. In spite of his current form, Hopkins simply has a hard time giving him the edge. In the case of Pacquiao,
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Dabawenyo Paralympic swimmer Ernie Gawilan is up next in Tokyo. SPIN.ph photo
Is the Sports Incentives Law fair to Para athletes?
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came across a very scholarly article written by sports lawyer Mickey Ingles and published on SPIN.PH.
Not only is it timely. It is very relevant. Coming at the heels of the smashing performances of our athletes in the Tokyo Olympiad, we couldn’t help but feel thunderstruck at the fate that has befallen gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz who stands to receive a whopping P50 million incentives in cash and in kind from the government and private sector, as well as silver medalists Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam and bronze medalist Eumir Marcial. To say it’s mind-blowing is an understatement. I would raise my son to be an Olympian if this is the fate that awaits our future generation of athletes. Then we thought, there’s another bunch of athletes. Not as muscle-bound, cocky or physically-equipped at the Fab Four of Tokyo. Some of them have no leg, no arm, blind, deaf, or have underdeveloped extremities like our very own Ernie Gawilan. Ernie and his fellow Paralympic athletes are next up in Tokyo. Like Diaz and Co., they also have a chance to win medals and reap incentives. The only difference is that, their medals may not be worth as much as Diaz and Co. Why? Because that’s what the law says.
Atty. Ingles, a leading sports lawyer working in the law firm of Ingles Laurel Calderon and the author of the country’s first and only book on sports law, “Laws for Sports and the Sporty”, explained it profoundly. And so let’s take a closer look at the operative law that provides for incentives to athletes winning medals in the Olympics and other competitions -- Republic Act 10699 or the National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act. The law has been put on the spotlight because of the windfall it promised Olympic medalists Hidilyn Diaz, Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, and Eumir Marcial. What makes it interesting is that RA 10699 also grants cash incentives to our athletes who will come home with medals in the upcoming Paralympics. Under RA 10699, the cash incentives for Olympians and Paralympians are as follows: Gold Olympics (Summer/Winter): P10 million Paralympics: P5 million Silver Olympics (Summer/Winter): P5 million Paralympics: P2.5 million Bronze Olympics (Summer/Winter): P2 million
Paralympics: P1 million Now, did you see the disparity? Did you notice something unequal here. Like we always say “nasaan ang hustisya (where’s the justice)?” Sadly, our Paralympians are entitled to only half of what their Olympian counterparts get. So, if the Dabawenyo Gawilan wins gold in the 2020 Paralympics, he is only entitled to P5,000,000 — half of what Hidilyn Diaz was entitled to when she brought home our first gold in Tokyo 2020. A bit unfair, isn’t it? Is this classification legal? Ingles explains the doctrine on “equal protection under law.” “Section 1 of the 1987’s Constitution’s Bill of Rights states that no person shall “be denied the equal protection of laws.” More popularly known as the equal protection clause, it guarantees that the law should treat each person the same manner as the next. In a nutshell, the law should treat everyone equally. This, however, does not mean that the law can’t make classifications and distinctions between people. The equal protection clause allows reasonable classifications as long as these classifications comply with the following requisites, which we’ll list down below in legal terms: 1. The classification must rest on substantial distinction; 2. It must be germane to the purpose of the law;
3. It must not be limited to existing conditions only; and 4. It must apply equally to all members of the same class. So, how does RA 10699’s treatment of our Paralympians stack up to the equal protection clause? Well, it hits a snag when it comes to the first and second requisites. Let’s talk about prequisite number one first. Is there a substantial distinction between Olympians and Paralympians? At the outset, the distinction is clear: disability. It’s important to know the basis of the distinction because it’ll determine what test we should use. If the distinction is based on a suspect class (like race, national origin, or religion) or impinges on a fundamental right (like free speech), then we use what lawyers call the strict scrutiny test. If it doesn’t, then we use the more permissive rational basis test. Here, we’ll have to use the rational basis test, as disability is neither a suspect classification, nor is receiving less cash incentives an infringement of a fundamental right. Under the rational basis test, as long as the classification is rationally related to achieving some legitimate state interest, then it’s valid. How does RA 10699 advance state interest? Well, it
does so by promoting excellence in sports, since it looks after the welfare of coaches and athletes, and provides incentives and benefits to athletes who succeed in international competitions. Which now leads us to prequisite number two. Is the distinction based on disability germane to the purpose of the law to promote sports excellence? To put it in simpler terms: Is giving less cash incentives to Paralympians rationally related to improving sports in the country? It doesn’t seem that way. Paralympians endure the same rigorous training, participate in the same level of competition, and bring the same honor to the country the same manner that Olympians do.” I would like to say, to be honest, I feel bad for Gawilan and Co. As explained by Ingles, distinguishing between Olympians and Paralympians for the purpose of cash incentives doesn’t further the government interest. It’s doing the reverse. It only galvanizes the discrimination against athletes with disabilities. It’s like saying, “Sorry, you are a lesser athlete, so you get less.” But a gold is a gold. A medal is a medal no matter who won it. It’s time our lawmakers pay this law a visit.