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President Rodrigo Duterte signs into law the Bureau of Fire Protection Modernization Act during a ceremony at the Malacañang Palace on Friday. Witnessing the ceremonial signing are House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año, Senators Christopher Lawrence Go, Cynthia Villar, Ronald Dela Rosa, and Imee Marcos, House Majority Leader Ferdi-

nand Martin Romualdez, Representatives Joseph Stephen Paduano, Narciso Bravo, Eric Yap, Michael Edgar Aglipay, Joy Myra Tambunting, and Jorge Antonio Bustos, Fire Chief Director Jose Embang Jr., and Fire Officerin-Charge Louie Puracan. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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Sen. Go declines to comment on political plans of Mayor Sara By MAYA M. PADILLO

to God, to the Dutertes kung ano ‘yung magiging desisyon nila and, of course, sa mga Pilipino na nagbigay sa akin ng pagkakataon na makapagserbisyo,” he said in a statement. On September 9, 2021, Mayor Sara announced that she will no longer run for president in the 2022 elec-

tions. “Yes, I am not running for a national position as we (President Duterte) both agreed only one of us will run for a national position in 2022,” she said. Mayor Sara is referring to the agreement in their family that only one of them can run for a national post next year. Meanwhile, Go said that he is focused on supporting President Rodrigo Duterte’s vice presidential bid. “So, hintayin nalang natin kung ano ‘yung pinal na desisyon. As of now, nagde-

sisyon na ang ating mahal na Pangulo na tumakbo bilang Bise Presidente … bilang mga miyembro ng PDP, nakatutok kami doon. So, no comment nalang muna ako sa ibang mga possible na magiging tandem,” he said. On the other hand, President Duterte expressed his gratitude for PDP-Laban’s continued trust and confidence in his leadership and for nominating him as the party’s official VP candidate. “No words can express

Brig. Gen. Ferdinand Barandon, commander of the 403rd Infantry Brigade said the squad figured in a close quarter battle with around 20 NPA rebels in San Fernando town, Bukidnon last Wednesday. Barandon said four rebels were killed while nine others were captured during the clash inside a forest in Barangay Mabuhay. He said an entire Army platoon which was involved in the military operation against the rebels

was also placed under observation. He said they have isolated the nine captured rebels who are still in their custody and are treating them as “direct contacts.” “The rebels in our custody are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms like coughing and fever. Doctors have been sent to assist them,” he said. The Municipal COVID-19 Inter-Agency Task Force of San Fernando instructed the military officials to bury the slain rebels after the rapid anti-

gen tests indicated that at least one of them was positive for the virus. San Fernando police chief Major Jesse James Lasdoce said one of the wounded rebels confined at a local hospital was also positive based on the antigen test. “The bodies were buried as we speak today after our IATF ordered their immediate burial,” Lasdoce told MindaNews. He said the IATF also ordered the Army to conduct RT-PCR swab tests on the rebels in their custody.

ll eyes are on Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go following Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio’s recent pronouncement that she is not running in the 2022 elections.

However, Go refused to comment on the political plans of the mayor. “Nakapagbigay na ako ng aking statement at no comment ako diyan … Nabanggit ni Mayor Sara Duterte na iisang Duterte lang ang tatakbo ... ako naman nirerespeto ko ‘yun. Sabi ko nga, I leave my fate

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epartment of Science and Technology 11 Regional Director Dr. Anthony C. Sales bared that the goal of the Regional Research, Development and Innovation Committee XI is to comply with the provisions of the Republic Act 11293 or the Philippine Innovation Act. The law stipulates that the Regional Development Councils shall serve as the regional counterparts of the National Innovation Council and the RRDIC XI serves as RDC XI’s innovation arm. In the Joint NEDA-DOSTDTI Administrative Order No. 01 series of 2020, the law aims to foster innovation in the country as a vital component of national development and sustainable economic growth. Director Sales said, “The goal of RRDIC XI is to mirror the Philippine Innovation Act at the regional level through the regional R&D Innovation Center”. The Committee had also invited the Metals and Re-

search Center under DOST to present the proposal for the establishment of the Engineering Innovation Center. A national program implemented this year and to continue in subsequent years over the whole country. Director Sales said, “We want to establish what we call Metals and Engineering Innovation Center in all the regions in the country just like we did with the Food Innovation Centers and programs”. Director Sales also reiterated the need to translate R&D outputs into programs and projects as well as policies. “One of the function of the RRDIC XI is to do this particularly to translate R&D outputs into policies that would provide platform for the implementation of the programs and projects in contribution to socio-economic and development in the region”, Director Sales added. Meanwhile, the mem-

“Our IATF is interested on the female rebel who is now confined in a hospital for gunshot wounds. She was the one who tested positive in the antigen test,” he said. In its briefer on Sept. 9, the Department of Health Region 10 reported 393 new COVID-19 infections in Bukidnon, the highest in northern Mindanao. The briefer also reported 28 deaths from COVID-19 in Bukidnon province out of the 59 deaths in the region. “Roxanne”, an NPA

spokesperson in Southern Bukidnon said they have implemented strict health protocols to prevent infections in their ranks. “Those comrades who have gone down to the towns were subjected to several days isolation before they can rejoin their squad,” she said. The rugged life in guerilla zones prevented NPA medical teams from securing medical supplies for COVID-19 except for antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines, she explained.

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Soldiers placed in isolation for possible COVID-19 infection after clash with Reds

n entire squad of Army soldiers was placed in isolation and subjected to antigen tests after authorities found that at least one of the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels they fought possibly contracted COVID-19. Two of the four rebels who were slain and nine others who were captured during an encounter in Bukidnon last Sept. 8 tested positive for the virus based on the antigen tests, Army and police officials said Thursday.

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Amid the threat posed by the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19, this medical worker puts on layers of protection before reporting for duty at a hospital in Davao City on Friday, 10 September 2021. Mindanews Photo

Fully-vaccinated close contacts should still undergo quarantine Duterte signs BFP Modernization Act

resident Rodrigo Duterte signed into law Republic Act (RA) 11589 that will strengthen and modernize the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). During the ceremonial signing of the BFP Modernization Act on Friday, Duterte said the new law would help boost the morale, efficiency, responsiveness, and professionalism of the bureau’s personnel as they continue to fulfill their mandate to save people’s lives.

“The Bureau of Fire Protection has been instrumental in the success of our collective efforts to provide rescue and relief operations in areas hit by destructive fire and calamities,” Duterte said in a keynote speech delivered at Malacañang Palace’s Rizal Hall. RA 11589, Duterte said, will enable the BFP to embark on a 10-year modernization period, transforming it into a modern and world-

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he Davao City Covid-19 Task Force ordered fully vaccinated close contacts to undergo a 14-day quarantine when exposed to a probable and confirmed Covid-19 case. Spokesperson Dr. Michelle Schlosser announced on Friday via Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) that this is based on the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) 124-B Series of 2021. “Katong g-irelease right after girelease na siya, nag surge ang Manila and Cebu and then gi-defer na siya sa IATF meaning gibawi

siya nga guidelines. Even if pag-release anang 124B, wala na siya gi-adopt sa Davao City, wala na siya gi-adapt sa COVID-19 Task Force ug sa atong respected Mayor because dili siya applicable when ang isa ka lugar wala pa ka-achieve ug herd immunity,” Schlosser said. It can be recalled that in July this year, the IATF released the resolution initial-

ly allowing fully vaccinated individuals who are close contacts of probable and confirmed Covid-19 cases to just undergo a seven-day quarantine period, provided that the individual remains asymptomatic for the duration of the seven days with the first day being the immediate date after the last exposure. According to the Department of Health (DOH) a person is considered exposed to an infected individual if he has a “face-to-face contact within one meter and for at least 15 minutes, direct physical contact, direct care for a patient without using per-

matakdan kaayo sa sakit. Kung bakunado ang nanay ma-protektahan siya sa severe infection that would later on necessitate na paanakon siya ug sayo kay naglisod na ug ginhawa ang inahan unya ang bata makompromiso. If bakunado ka dili kaayo ta mahadlok kay di man kaayo grabe ang simtomas kung vaccinated,” she added. Alvarez said POGS-SMC is now campaigning for pregnant women to get

vaccinated especially that Covid-19 cases in Davao City are increasing due to the Delta variant. “Nag-campaign mi na tanan buntis karon among pabakunahan kay ngano? Daghan ang cases karon sa Davao City. Whether buntis ka o dili, once magka-Covid ka usually pag bakunado ka dili kaayo siya severe ang symptoms nimo kung matakdan ka man sa Covid,” she said. The group is calling not

only the pregnant women but also those mothers who are still hesitant to get vaccinated. “Mao nang nanghinaut mi nga unta ang mga buntis bakunado ang tanan so that in case na matakdan sila ug Covid dili sila maglisod. Also the breastfeeding mothers. We are calling actually on all women lalo na sa mga nagduha duha pa nga mga inahan,” she said. Last month, the Department of Health (DOH)

sonal protective equipment, or other situations as indicated by local risk assessments.” Meanwhile, the national government suspended the protocol that allows the shortened seven-day quarantine period for fully-vaccinated travelers and individuals exposed to Covid-19 positive patients last month. On the other hand, the city government of Davao continue giving free anti-Covid vaccination to Dabawenyos. Recently, the city started giving vaccination at the People’s Park for the informal income earners.

invited interested pregnant women to go to their doctors and midwives to register and enroll for the vaccination program of POGS-SMC. In a statement, DOH announced that pregnant women are now part of the expanded A3 priority group for Covid-19 vaccination and that based on the recommendation of local experts, Covid-19 vaccines are “generally safe” for

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Unvaccinated pregnant nurse dies of Covid-19

n official of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society-Southern Mindanao Chapter (POGS-SMC) disclosed that a pregnant nurse of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), recently died of Covid-19. Dr. Gina Alvarez of POGS-SMC disclosed that the nurse was unvaccinated with anti-Covid vaccine. “Naa’y bag-o lang na nurse sa SPMC who died.

She was assigned at SPMC pedia ICU and unfortunately buntis siya unya dili siya bakunado. So namatay siya,” she said on Friday via Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR). Alvarez stressed the importance of getting vaccinated as it will give protection for the pregnant mother and the baby. “It also offers some kind of protection sa baby kung bakunado ang nanay so ang bata dili kaayo siya

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On the political plans of Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio:

Nakapagbigay na ako ng aking statement at no comment ako diyan … Nabanggit ni Mayor Sara Duterte na iisang Duterte lang ang tatakbo.” Senator Christopher “Bong” Go

EDITORIAL A matter of survival Dr. Michelle Schlosser, focal person for the Davao City COVIC-19 Task Force, has expressed alarm over the rapid transmission of the virus, saying infections are now hitting entire families.

Dr. Schlosser spoke over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR 87.5) on Friday, the day after Davao City logged 700 new cases, the highest ever recorded in the city since the pandemic started in March, 2020. She blamed social gatherings such as reunions, birthday parties and other family events for the surge in cases within households.

In a story dispatched by Mindanews, Dr. Schlosser urged Dabawenyos to stop social gatherings to check the spread of the viral infection.

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There would be more deaths if the rapid transmission continues as the hospitals would be unable to handle the number of patients, according to Dr. Schlosser. At the moment, hospitals are almost fully occupied. Once fully occupied, the hospital system will be overwhelmed and would not be able to provide medical attention to patients. Dabawenyos will hopefully realize the gravity of the situation and stop social gatherings, follow prescribed protocols and more importantly, have themselves vaccinated. We must be mindful of the above as it is truly a matter of survival. ANTONIO M. AJERO Editor in Chief

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WHEN SEPARATION PAY IS ALLOWED IN VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION AND TERMINATION DUE TO DISEASE/ILLNESS AS AN AUTHORIZED CAUSE FOR TERMINATION. “Dear IBP,

Puede Po makahingi na advice tungkol po sa asawa ko na bus driver sa isang kompanya,na mild stroke PO sya.pag nag resign PO ba sya ay may makukuha syang bayad?” The Apprehensive Wife Dear Apprehensive Wife,

Unfortunately, there is no law that grants separation pay to those who voluntarily resigns from their job. Separation pay is only entitled to those employees who are separated from their employment due to authorized causes (i.e. installation of labor saving devices, redundancy,

retrenchment, closure and cessation of business, and disease/illness). In your husband’s case, if he voluntarily resigns, he will not be entitled to any separation pay.

As instructed by the Supreme Court in the case of Jude Del Rio vs. DPO Philippines, G.R. No. 211525, December 25, 2018, “suffice it to say, an employee who voluntarily resigns from employment is not entitled to separation pay except when it is stipulated in the employment contract or the CBA, or it is sanctioned by established employer practice or policy.” Thus, although the general rule is that there is no separation pay in case of voluntary resignation, if in case the following applies to your

husband: (a) his employment contract provides for separation pay in case of voluntary resignation; or (b) he belongs to a union and their Collective Bargaining Agreement provides for such separation pay; or (c) there is an established company practice or policy on payment of separation pay when an employee voluntarily resigns, then he will be entitled to separation pay. Otherwise, he will not. Notably, however, if an employee is terminated due to health reasons, he may be entitled a separation pay if these two requirements are complied with: (a) such is a disease where continued work would compromise an employee’s health; and (b) a competent public health au-

thority has certified that the disease is incurable within a period of six (6) months even with proper medical treatment.

In your husband’s case, you may be guided by the case of Baby Bus Inc. vs. The Hon. Minister of Labor, G.R. No. L-54223, February 26, 1988, wherein the Supreme Court held that the inspector-employee’s continued employment after suffering several mild strokes due to his high blood pressure would be clearly prejudicial to his health and therefore could be one of the authorized causes for termination of employment. Consequently, all you need now is a certification from a competent public health au-

thority that such disease is incurable within a period of six (6) months to show to your husband’s employer. Otherwise, he will still not be entitled with any separation pay since this is an indispensable requirement (Triple Eight Integrated vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 129584, December 3, 1998). 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. For more information and for further queries, you may contact the Legal Aid Office of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines Davao City Chapter at ibpdavao@gmail.com.

ANTONIO V. FIGUEROA FAST BACKWARD

DEMYTHOLOGIZING DATU BAGO (3) An essential aspect of appreciating and understanding history is what the scholars call as textual criticism. The dictionary defines it as ‘the process of attempting to ascertain the original wording of a text,’ a critiquing method popularized in unpacking biblical narratives. This methodology is can also be applied to Datu Mama Bago, the pre-Hispanic Moro ruler of Davao. In Moro hierarchy, the customary setup places the sultan at the top of the heap, followed by the datu, also known as rajah. An Arabic term meaning ‘power’ or ‘ruler,’ the honorific sultan was first associated with a Muslim sovereign in the middle of the 16th century (i.e., sultan of Turkey), which makes the title comparatively contemporary than datu, which traces its roots to 7th century Srivijayan (Hindu and Sanskrit) inscriptions in Ma-

laysia and Indonesia. In Philippine context, according to Enciclopedia Universal Ilustrada Europea-Americana (Madrid, 1991), datu refers to ‘chiefs, sovereign princes, and monarchs.’ But the term, by adoption, has since been widely also used in indigenous communities as title for a tribal head instead of the traditional bagani (warrior). While sultan and datu are alternately used to define a person that is overlord of a territory, in Moro hierarchy in Mindanao, sultan strictly refers to the sovereign aristocrat of a sultanate or an individual who heads a royalty or nobility. Following this practice, this makes Datu Mama Bago a second-tier chieftain controlling a vassal fiefdom that is subject to Quranic laws. Historically, there is no evidence the title of sultan

has been appropriated by any ruler that once controlled the gulf of Davao. In the late 17th century, the leader of the gulf was Datu Buissan, whose son, Sultan Buissan, was monarch of Kendahar (Celebes). In Mindanao, the recognized sultans come from the sultanates of Cotabato, Buayan (Maguindanao), and Sulu. Meanwhile, Datu Bago’s first name, based on tradition and missionary chronicles, is Mama, meaning ‘man.’ Used together with Bago, i.e., which signifies ‘recent’ in Maguindanaoan, the chieftain’s full name, including title, roughly translates as ‘the new male sovereign.’ Just when did Datu Bago become ruler of the gulf is ambiguous. If he was born in the last quarter of the 18th century, likely in the late 1770s when his father, according to tradition, migrated to Davao,

he could have been installed as a datu in his early twenties. If we reckon from the 1804 letter received by Caraga governor Salvador Ximenez Rendon from Datu Damuli, his early ascension to power, which was already reported in 1800, can be dated to that age. Still, there remains numerous holes in the Datu Bago narratives that need to be filled in. A tradition, for instance, claims his parents, probably related to a nobility, first resided in Maguindanao but later allowed him to move to Davao Gulf to carve his own territory. This assertion is leaky unless somebody, maybe a relative, offered him to take over Davao on a silver platter. What is accepted though is that the gulf, the littorals particularly, were for centuries the domain of Moros until they were dispersed following the conquest of

Davao by Jose Oyanguren. Datu Bago seems to be a common appellation among Moro overlords. In the 1770s, there was a Sultan Bago in Sulu who fought foreigners and conducted raids in the Visayan islands; he was associated with one of the leaders of Datu Teteng in Sulu. There was also a Datu Bago in Sarangani who was still alive years after the Datu Bago of Davao was reported to have died. In other accounts, Datu Bago was born in Sarangani, which is likely given the strong link the cluster of islands has towards Maguindanaoan polity. Tradition also claims he has a Kalagan blood simply because the Maguindanaoans deem the Islamized Kalagan tribe of Davao as part of the sultanate. What is clear, though, is that his second wife was a Kalagan from Tagum City.

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tured were minors with ages ranging from seven to 15 years old. He added the soldiers seized five AK 47 rifles,

nine M16 rifles, one M14 rifle, a motorcycle and backpacks of medicine and canned food. (Froilan Gallardo/MindaNews)

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS

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.PERPETUA S. MORENO and SALVADOR B. MORENO who died on October 27, 2002 and July 4, 2015 leaving a parcel of land with TCT No. T-47518, containing an area of TWO (200) HUNDRED SQUARE METER has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE executed among their HEIRS , per Doc. No 171; PageNo.36; Book No.III Series of 2021, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY. MANUEL A. MAHIPUS, MNSA

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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. 17,846-20 -versusMARIA DIVINAGRACIA DIAMZON MAGTOTO AND JOSEFINA DIAMZON MAGTOTO Mortgagor/s x---------------------------------------------------------x

2ND NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the above-mentioned mortgagee against Maria Divinagracia Diamzon Magtoto and Josefina Diamzon Magtoto with postal address at 2 Clinton St., Royal Pines Phase 1, Shrine Hills Matina, Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness as of November 13,2020 ,the unpaid indebtedness of the mortgagors to be satisfied out of the proceeds of the foreclosure is P13, 504,603.09,Philippine Currency, plus interest and late payment charges from February 28, 2020 up to the date when full payment of the total obligation is made, plus other legal expenses incident of foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City will sell at public auction on October 21, 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 AND/ OR Manager’s Check and in Philippine Currency, the real property/ies with all its improvements found thereon particularly described below, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2019004529 A PARCEL OF LAND (LOT20, BLK.5 OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAN, PSD274743,XXX), SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DAVAO. XXX CONTAINING AN AREA OF SIX HUNDRED SIXTEEN (616) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS.XXX All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the abovestated time and date. In the event that the public auction should not take place on the said date,it shall be held on November 18, 2021 without prior notice. Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the titles of the here-in above described real property/ies and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Davao City, Philippines, August 26, 2021.

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Regional Office No. XI maintains its existing Certification for ISO 9001:2015 during the TÜV Rheinland Philippines, Inc. surveillance audit on August 31, 2021 with five (5) positive findings, eight (8) opportunities for improvement and zero (0) non-conformity. The schedule for the second surveillance audit will be on September 29, 2022. The Certificate for ISO 9001:2015 was issued on February 4, 2021 and valid until October 19, 2023. MGB XI has maintained the ISO 9001:2015 for four years since its first certification on 2017.

FOR: Atty. Francisco M. Campaner The OIC/Clerk of Court & Ex-officio Prov’l Sheriff RONNA M. NEMEÑO Sheriff IV

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Regional Office No. XI (MGB XI) personnel together with the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office-Malalag, Local Government Unit-Municipal Environment and Natural Resources (LGU-MENRO) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) Baganga, Davao Oriental Personnel serve the issued Cease and Desist Order (CDO) dated August 31, 2021 on September 8, 2021 for the illegal beach sand and gravel extraction at Brgy. Saoquigue in violation of Section 79 (a) DENR Administrative Order No. 2010-21, the Implementing rules and Regulation of Republic Act No. 7942, otherwise known as the “Philippine Mining Act of 1995”. The CDO was issued based on the conducted investigation as per request of the Baganga Municipal LGU on July 8, 2021.

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class institution. “This will consistently guarantee our safety and become the source of pride.

It is my hope that this milestone will further inspire the men and women of the BFP to hone their skills and

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 Isabelo Aquino Jaldon Jr. , who died on Oct. 13,2019 in Davao City leaving parcels of land with TCT No. T-146-2020020992 with an area Nineteen Thousand seven Hundred of (19,700) square meters located at Catigan, Toril District and TCT No.1462020020991 with an area of Three Hundred Square Meters (300) located at Catigan Toril has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE executed among their HEIRS , per Doc. No 342; PageNo.70; Book No.IV Series of 2021, of the Notary Public Atty. FREDERIC VOLTAIRE Y.TAN

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 SPS.AMBROSIO G. GRAMAJE and VICTORIA T. GRAMAJE who died on March 8, 1976 and April 5, 1992 leaving a parcel of land with TCT No. T-46306, containing an area of TWO (200) HUNDRED SQUARE METER has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE executed among their HEIRS , per Doc. No 138; PageNo.29; Book No.III Series of 2021, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY. MANUEL A. MAHIPUS, MNSA

expertise in areas of fire prevention and suppression as well as emergency, medical response and disaster preparedness and resilience,” Duterte said. Duterte also defended the arming of BFP personnel.

saying the move would allow them to do their job without worrying of the “fraught of so many dangers”. Allowing firefighters to carry a gun would help them ward off threats and destruction of government property,

The vaccination team at People’s Park administered the first dose to more than 700 walk-ins, including sidewalk, fruit, and flower vendors, trisikad, tricycle and habal-habal drivers, laborers, kargadors and construction workers, sales lady, tindero

and tindera, Puj and taxi and taxi drivers, and service delivery drivers (food panda, grab and toktok). As of September 4, the city government has already administered the first dose to 620,284 Dabawenyos and 347,797 for the second dose.

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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11th Judicial Region Branch 12-Family Court Davao City

IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTION OF MINOR SAMANTHA ALEXIE ORTUOSTE ALIBANGBANG R-DVO-21-02339-SP AND HER CHANGE OF NAME TO SAMANTHA ALEXIE ORTUOSTE SANTOS FOR: ADOPTION MARK EMMANUEL HERBANO SANTOS AND JENNIFER AND ORTUOSTE SANTOS. Petitioners x-----------------------------------------------------------x

ORDER Petitioners filed a verified petition praying that they be allowed to adopt as their own child, SAMANTHA ALEXIE ORTUOSTE ALIBANGBANG, minor, who was born on March 16, 2011,in Davao City; that the proposed adoptee is the illegitimate and biological child of petitioner JENIFER ANN ORTUOSTE-SANTOS out of her previous relationship with Calixto Alibangbang, II; Petitioners-Spouses further pray that minor Samantha Alexie Ortuoste Alibangbang be declared as their own child and that name of Samantha Alexie Ortuoste Alibangbang be changed to SAMANTHA ALEXIE ORTUOSTE SANTOS. In the Manifestation previously filed by Social Welfare Officer II Joel Paulino C. Caturan, he favorably recommended the adoption of the said child by the petitioners. WHEREFORE, let the petition be set for hearing on December 2, 2021 at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon at which date and time, all persons concerned may appear to show cause, if any, why the prayer in the petition shall not be granted. The Premilinary Conference for the marking exhibits is on October 27, 2021 at 3:30 in the afternoon before the Court Legal Researcher II/ officerin-charge. Let this Order be published, at the expense of the petitioner, in Edge Davao, a newspaper of general circulation in the City and three (3) provinces of Dvao, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks. Notify all parties concerned and the Solicitor General through this Order. SO ORDERED. Davao city, Philippines, August 31, 2021.

EJM-REM CASE NO. 17,999-21

-versus- FOR: EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IRISH D. SALMAGRENDE married to OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE UNDER EVA M. SALMAGRENDE, ACT 3135 as amended Borrower/Mortgagor x---------------------------------------------x

SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS) Mortgagee, - versus - EJF-REM CASE NO. 18, 005-21 TONY J. ELID, married to Jacquiline C. Elid Mortgagor/s X-----------------------------X

provides the BFP with modern firefighting tools and life-saving equipment, more employees, and training. It also broadens the BFP’s mandate by including fire prevention and suppression in economic zones, disaster risk response, and emergency management. The newly signed law also creates the BFP Modernization Trust Fund, which will include appropriations for BFP modernization, as well as 80 percent of the share of the BFP from all taxes, fees, and fines collected pursuant to Republic Act 9514 or the Fire Code of the Philippines.

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

BDO UNIBANK, INC, Mortgagee, - versus - SPS. REYMANDO S. MACUSANG, JR., And NORHAIYA D. MACUSANG Debtors/Mortgagor/s. X------------------------------------------------X

EJF-REM CASE NO. 17,723-20

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Upon extra-judicial petition for fo sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed the above mentioned mortgagee against SPS.REYMANDO S. MACUSANG AND NORHAIYA D. MACUSANG with postal addresses at 1) BLK. 2, LOT 7, PHASE II, ORANGE GROVE DAVAO, MATINA ,PANGI ,DAVAO CITY, 2) UNIT 112, BUILDING 6, CONDO 1 , MAHARLIKA VILLAGE, TAGUIG CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of January 16, 2020 the subject obligation in the amount of PESOS: NINE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR & 34/100 (P921,334.34) Philippine Currency, inclusive of principal, interest , 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 OCTOBER 21, 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.146-2017013139 “ A PARCEL OF LAND, (LOT 7, BLK. 2, XXX PLAN PCS-11-003249,XXX) , situated in the Barangay of Matina, Municipality of Davao City , Island of Mindanao xxx Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED THREE (203) SQUARE METERS, more or less xxx.” 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 NOVEMBER 18, 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. August 23, 2020 For ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff TERESITA M. CEBALLOS Sheriff IV Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City

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

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

DANTE A. BAGUIO Presiding Judge

Duterte said. “Hirap sila kung wala eh. Tinatakot sila eh (They are facing challenges because they are getting threats),” he said. “So, para naman medyo buo ang loob ng bumbero (So, to boost the firefighters’ confidence, we thought of just arming them also, tutal gobyerno ‘to (since they are part of the government) and they can be called upon during emergencies to contribute to the law and order of the place.” RA 11589 is one of the Duterte government’s priority measures. Malacañang has yet to release a copy of the law that

SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS) Mortgagee, - versus - CHARLIE SABERON married to ELIZABETH SABERON, Mortgagor/s X--------------------------------------X

EJF-REM CASE NO. 18015-21 FOR; EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE UNDER ACT 3135 as amended

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 IRISH D. SALMAGRENDE married to EVA M. SALMAGRENDE with given address at Blk. 9, Lot 11, Ph 1, Violeta corner San Francisco St.,Sto. Niño Davao City, Davao del Sur and collateral address at Blk 16 Lot 22 Villa de Mercedes, Ph2, Barangay Cogon, Sirawan, Toril Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of July 27, 2021, amounts to Php 2, 566,564.08 Philippine Currency, plus accruing interest, penalty and other charges thereon from the said date up to the date of foreclosure sale, publication, other foreclosure expenses, attorneys’s fees and such other additionalsums are due from the Borrowers/Mortgagors under the Mortgage Deed; the undersigned Sheriff of the Regional Trial court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on October 21, 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 and/ or Manager’s Check and in Philippine Currency, the real property with all its improvements found thereon particularly described below to wit:

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the above- mortgagee against TONY J. ELID married to Jacquiline C. Elid , with postal address at Lot 16, Block 1, # 90 Capricorn St. Sto. Niño Village, Maa, DAVAO CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of June 30, 2021 amounts to P 1,812,821.55 , 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 October 21, 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:

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee- SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS) against CHARLIE SABERON married to ELIZABETH SABERON , with postal address at Lot 13, Block 5, Landmark Village II, Sasa , DAVAO CITY, the indebtedness of the mortgagor as of July 1, 2021 amounted to ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY PESOS & 73/100 centavos (Php 1,558,850.73) , 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 October 21, 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-128582 “A parcel of land xxx ( Lot 13, Block 5, Psd-11-019540, being a portion of Lot 2 (LRC) Psd-97023 situated in the Barrio of Sasa City of Davao, Island of Mindanao .xxx xxx xxx Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR (174) 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 November 18, 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.September 2 , 2021

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2018005197 “ A parcel of land of the consolidation and subdivision plan ( Lot 22, Block 16, of the consolidation and subdivision project pcs-11-004437),xxx situated in the barangay of Cogon , Sirawan, Toril, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. xxx Containing an area of THREE HUNDRED TWELVE (312) SQUARE METERS, more or less” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the abovestated time and date. In the event that the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on November 18, 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 23, 2021.

FOR: Atty. Francisco M. Campaner-the OIC Clerk of Court/Ex-OfficioProv’l Sheriff

IRVIN PAUL L. CUBELLO Sheriff IV

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-124320 “A parcel of land ( Lot 16, Block 1, Psd-11-018911,xxx),situated in the Barrio of Maa City of Davao, Island of Mindanao.xxx Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FITY (150) 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 November 18, 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.September 2 , 2021

For ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff JULITO J. ANGGOT Sheriff IV

For ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff NICOLAS L. SUMAPIG Sheriff IV

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SM City Davao continues to innovate and transforms its available open space for safe, outdoor dining. This serves as extension for restaurants, which has currently limited indoor dining capacity. Photo from SM City Davao

P7.11-million seed storage facility to rise in Bukidnon

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construction of the seed storage facility in Nutriland Purok 1, Barangay Pinatilan. Valencia City Vice Mayor Policarpo P. Murillo said the city has 30,000 hectares of agricultural area, of

which 11,000 hectares are devoted to rice production. According to DA-10’s database, the storage facility has a total area of 320 square meters, with cold storage of 160 square meters and ambient of 160 square meters. Funded by DA’s Rice Program, it has a 99-ton capacity for the cold storage of rice seeds, while 156 tons for the ambient.

The cold storage is intended to prolong the shelf life and improve the quality of the seeds up to about two years. According to DA-10 Bukidnon Provincial Operations Center Chief, Dr. Janet D. Lopez, the DA welcomes “requests for agri-assistance to make farming communities become more productive.” (PR)

in the next five years, and the second tranche worth $255 million will be converted into equity. In the US Chapter 11 court’s decision, PAL was allowed to access the first $20 million of its “debtor-in-possession financing” amounting to $505 million. The airline described the development as an “initial milestone” in its recovery journey. Apart from accessing the first $20 million of its planned $505 million debt financing, the US bankruptcy court also allowed PAL to operate in the normal course ensuring that the Company can continue to serve customers as a full-service airline and the flag carrier of the Philippines. The flag carrier also received authorization to do the following: Honor and maintain all

customer programs, including valid tickets and travel vouchers, Mabuhay Miles and benefits, and refund obligations, subject to PAL’s usual terms and conditions of use. Mabuhay Miles members can expect to continue to accrue and redeem Mabuhay Miles as usual Pay ongoing suppliers and trade creditors in the ordinary course for goods and services delivered throughout the Chapter 11 process or corporate restructuring process Continue to pay all employee wages, compensation and benefit obligations, subject to the continuation of any temporary work arrangements as necessary and maintain employee benefit programs in the ordinary course of business throughout the Chapter 11 process These approvals mark

an important step forward in PAL’s recovery plan, which will reduce the company’s debt by $2 billion and help the company recover from the impact of the global pandemic, PAL said. “This is a significant step in our recovery plan and supports our ongoing operations to continue serving our valued customers and connecting the Philippines with the world. The combination of our substantial creditor support and the Court’s approvals enables us to progress toward an expedited emergence and full recovery. As travel demand increases and restrictions ease, we continue to increase domestic and international flights, while maintaining the safety and health of our passengers and employees,” said Gilbert Santa Maria, PAL president and chief operating officer.

seed storage facility worth PHP7.11-million will rise in Valencia City, Bukidnon by February

n a Facebook post on Friday, officials of the Valencia City government and the Department of Agriculture (DA) 10 (Northern Mindanao) led the groundbreaking ceremony, signaling the start of the

PAL gets US bankruptcy court OK to start loan financing process

hilippine Airlines Inc. (PAL) on Friday announced that it has secured the approval of a United States bankruptcy court to begin the process of securing loan financing for its recovery and restructuring plan. In a statement, PAL said that the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved all its “first day” motions in relation to its bankruptcy protection filing. On Saturday, the flag carrier announced it filed for bankruptcy in the United States, as part of its restructuring plan. The first day of hearings was scheduled on Thursday, September 9. Under agreements with creditors, PAL will secure some $505 million for its recovery plan upon its exit from the process — the first tranche will be a $250-million facility debt to be pared down

PH FDI net inflows hit $833M in June

he Philippines booked a total of $833 million in foreign direct investment net inflows in June, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said Friday. The total is 60.4 percent higher compared to the $519 million in the same period last year, the BSP said in a statement. This brought the total net inflows for the first half of 2021 to $4.3 billion, up by 40.7 percent compared to $3.1 billion in the January to June period last year, the central bank said. “FDI net inflows in June 2021 increased mainly on account of infusion by for-

eign direct investors to their subsidiaries/affiliates in the Philippines in the form of net investments in debt instruments,” the BSP said. Infusions of foreign direct investors to subsidiaries rose 151.8 percent to $630 million while reinvestment of earnings grew 23.4 percent to $110 million from $89 million, it said. For the month of June, equity placements mainly come from Japan, the United States and Singapore which are largely invested in manufacturing, real estate, and financial and insurance industries, the BSP said.

Auto industry sales decline in August

tricter community quarantine restrictions imposed in August has pulled down auto sales downward. The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) reported Friday that vehicle sales in August 2021 declined by 11.5 percent year-on-year and 26.3 percent month-on-month. Combined sales of the

industry groups last month reached 15,847 units, lower than the 17,906 units sold in August last year and 21,498 units sold in July this year. “The message of this bleak performance is worth noting: stricter lockdown strategy in response to curbing the Covid-19 pandemic affects the auto industry’s recovery this year,” CAMPI president Rommel Gutierrez said in a statement.

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Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secrtary Ramon Lopez seeks lawmakers’approval for the agency’s P23.7-billion proposed budget under the National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2022 with its big chunk going to the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) amounting to PHP13.64 billion. Presidential Photo

Filipino health workers in demand in Oman: official

here is strong demand for health workers in Oman but interested applicants must be vaccinated, a labor official said. There are at least 350 job openings for nurses that pay around P50,000 a month, Labor Attaché Gregorio Abalos of the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Oman said in a virtual briefing. Applicants must be vaccinated but Abalos said there are several preferred brands accepted for those seeking entry in the country, and the list excludes Sinovac. “Initially Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca. But as time went on, Sept. 1, they lifted the deployment ban dito (here), they said Johnson & Johnson. I think except Sinovac, Sinovac ang hindi kasama ( is not included),” he said. Interested applicants are only allowed to travel to Oman 14 days after their

final vaccine dose, he said. The Philippines earlier imposed a cap on the deployment of health care workers as the demand surged locally due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other countries are lobbying to raise the cap on the deployment of nurses. Germany, for one, is seeking exemption from the cap since most applicants have already spent time and money on the requirements such as its language certification, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Stefan Schmitz earlier said. Nurses’ groups have also been appealing to the government to lift the cap saying it’s their right to seek better opportunities abroad. Many health workers in the country are complaining of low salaries, which is the main reason for seeking opportunities abroad.

DA-11 grants P1-M Halal goat project to NCMF beneficiaries

o enhance the growth of Halal industries and assist farmers in complying with the Halal standards, the Department of Agriculture-XI (DA-XI) has awarded P1-million to the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos-XI (NCMFXI) beneficiaries for the establishment of Multiplier Farm for the Halal Goat Production Project. Around 50 Muslim farmer-beneficiaries from the Municipality of Hagonoy, Davao del Sur and Municipality of Pantukan, Davao de Oro will benefit from the project that includes support for the construction of Goat House and development of Pasture Area, provision of Goat Stocks, and the technical skills training on Livestock and Pasture care and maintenance. In a MOA signing ceremony held August 25 at the DA-XI Director’s Office, DA-XI

Regional Executive Director Ricardo M. Oñate, Jr. said that a technical team will monitor the development of the project and the community as a whole to ensure the successful implementation of the project. “We are expecting more livestock heads from these multiplier farms to be distributed and benefit neighboring Muslim communities. These farms will also serve as a venue to showcase various technologies and practices in line with the Halal

to reach its full capacity under its solar service contract. These expansion plans include the upgrade of its electrical systems, acquiring more powerful PV cells and increasing its footprint in the Digos area. The company is allocating Php500 Million to finance the expansion of the power plant. “Our investment in a solar power plant in Mindanao reflects our firm belief that the growth of the Philippines lies in the

development of our rural areas,” Chairperson Romero added. The location of the Digos Solar Power Plant is considered a prime area for solar irradiation. The power plant produces an approximate irradiation of 1,872.4 kwh per square meter. It harnesses UV rays from the sun through 92,232 Polycrystalline PV Modules. With such power, it has been producing up to 43 Million kwh annually.

standards,” said Oñate. Under the DA-XI Halal Food Industry Development Program, the agency has intensified various projects for the provision and upgrade of the necessary common service facilities such as slaughterhouses, warehouses, refrigeration facilities, and laboratory and equipment, in strategic production, processing and manufacturing areas. “There is a vast market opportunity for the Halal food industry not just in the country but also in South Asia and Asia Pacific regions. This indicates demand for halal products and services is likely to continue upward its upward growth curve and become an increasingly influential market over the next decade,” Oñate added. Meanwhile, NCMF-XI Regional Director Arch. SherrilaPorza Sawah said that on

their part, their office will also create a technical manpower requirement for the operation of the project to make sure that it complies with the agreement. “We thank the DA for the strengthened partnership in empowering our Muslim communities. We are expecting more collaborations from you as we continue to intensify our campaign for a more developed Halal food industry with empowered farmers and other stakeholders,” she said. DA-XI Regional Technical Director for Operations Marila L. Corpuz was also present in the MOA signing ceremony with DA-XI Halal Food Industry Development Program focal Agnes Cecilia S. Roble and NCMF-XI Socio-Economic Development Chief Ruby S. Sangid. (PR-Celso C. Vergara / DARFO XI, RAFIS)

Romero power firm invests P1.5B 40MW solar power plant in Digos

ort Pilar Energy Inc., a company owned by the family of Rep. Mikee Romero, recently acquired Alterpower Digos Solar, Inc. (“ADSI”) for the sum of P1.5B from the joint venture of Hanwa Global Asset Corporation and Alterpower Specialist, Inc. ADSI owns and operates the Digos Solar Power Plant which has a current capacity of 28.59 MW since March 2016. “Our acquisition of

ADSI signals our company’s pivot to the power industry. While we remain committed to our legacy businesses in infrastructure and transportation, we believe that our company’s shift to the energy industry is a logical transition given our track record in building successful enterprises in challenging industries,” Chairperson Sheila B. Romero said. Part of the planning strategy of Fort Pilar is to expand the plant to 40MW

The 28.59 MW Digos Solar Power Plant Aside from this, Pilar Energy Inc. is currently building a tery energy storage

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tem in Zamboanga city and is set to be commissioned on February 2022. By Athena Jillian Bravo

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my gratitude for your continued trust and confidence in my leadership and for nominating me as the Party’s official Vice-Presidential candidate in the 2022 [National] Elections. I am hopeful that this will allow me to continue serving the

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bers of the RRDIC XI presented their Innovation Projects and Programs aiming for the adoption to

Filipino people and help lead the entire nation towards greater progress,” the President said. It can be recalled that Go was speculated to be at odds with Mayor Sara following her reaction to an online report (Politiko) highlighting her father’s the Regional Development Council XI and to invite other national government agencies to be part of the

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close-knit relationship to Go compared to his daughter and sons Congressman Paolo Duterte and vice mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte. The report said that a “source” claimed that Mayor Sara and “her siblings have long harbored a

grudge against Go who has been the President’s gatekeeper since his days as mayor of Davao City.” However, Mayor Sara downplayed all of the “source’s” claims. Speculations of a rift

surfaced after the President made pronouncement that he and Go will give way to Mayor Sara should she decide to run for president in the 2022 national elections. However, in a statement, Mayor Sara suggest-

ed to the President and Go to own up publicly their decision to run as a tandem If they can confirm it privately, then I do not see the reason why they cannot be candid about it to the public.

difficult, and put basketball into perspective. committee, held yesterday Shortly after Gasol reduring the 3rd Quarter Reg- joined the team, the Lakers ular Meeting. (PIA XI/Elvira picked up center Andre May Suico) Drummond. Both players saw time during the team’s playoff series against the Phoenix Suns.

Drummond signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in the offseason, but the Lakers still wanted another big man to pair with Gasol and Dwight Howard. The team found its solution last Friday, bringing in DeAndre Jordan.

At the time of the Jordan signing, there were already rumors Gasol would not return to the Lakers for the final year of his contract. That report suggested Gasol would rather finish out his basketball career playing in Spain.

Water service interruption IN SOME AREAS SERVED BY MALAGOS WSS September 15, 2021

avao City Water District advises customers of a water service interruption scheduled on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM affecting some areas served by Malagos Water Supply System (WSS). Specific affected areas are portion of Davao-Bukidnon Road (from Task Force Davao Checkpoint to Gumalang), entire Brgy. Lacson, Lower Lacson Calinan, Upper Lacson Calinan, and Gumalang Baguio District. DCWD has to temporarily shut off water supply in the affected areas to give way to the installation of an isolation valve to DCWD&#39;s existing pipeline along

Davao-Bukidnon Road as part of the construction of DCWD’s Calinan Reservoir No. 2. Once completed, this project will improve water supply in Malagos WSS. On behalf of the DCWD management, General Manager Edwin V. Regalado asks for the understanding and cooperation of would-be affected customers and advises them to store enough water prior to the schedule. Water supply may be restored earlier if work goes smoothly or later if unforeseen problems arise. DCWD conducts flushing after service works are completed. However, once water is restored, customers are advised to open

all faucets and allow water to run for at least two minutes. Do not drink tap water immediately but if needed, boil water beforehand as safety precaution. The general public may visit DCWD website (www. davao-water.gov.ph) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/officialDCWD) and dial telephone voicemail 235-3293 for the latest water service updates. For queries, customers may also call DCWD’s 24hour Water Patrol Emergency Hotlines 244-6767, 0927-798-8966, 0925511-3293, and 0908-4410653 or send a message to www.facebook.com/officialDCWD (Camille Margarette U. Solon)

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The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB XI) has served fifty-three (53) Cease and Desist Orders (CDOs) to Mineral Processing Operators in Brgy. Mt. Diwata and Brgy. Upper Ulip Monkayo, Davao de Oro last September 6-10, 2021 with the assistance of the Provincial Task Force Naboc River (PTFNR), Department of Environment and Natural Resources-XI and Environmental Management Bureau (EMB-XI). The CDOs were issued for the non-compliance of the transfer of the mineral processing to the designated Mineral Processing Zone at Mabatas area. This said transfer is crucial to the continued implementation of the DENR’s Naboc River Rehabilitation Project under the administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte and DENR Secretary Roy A Cimatu.

The 5-day serving of CDO operation were also participated in by DENR-XI’s Provincial and Community Environment and Natural Resources (PENRO and CENRO) of Davao de Oro and Monkayo respectively, Provincial LGU, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO) of Monkayo, the Armed forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP).

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RR Pogoy slips past Kevin Alas.

Lakers trade Gasol to Grizzlies

he Memphis Grizzlies acquired Los Angeles Lakers big man Marc Gasol on Friday, but don’t expect him to play for the team. Gasol was traded to Memphis for a second-round pick and the draft rights to Wang Zhelin, the teams announced. Though Gasol was traded to Memphis, he’s not expected to play for the Grizzlies. The team will reportedly work to release Gasol so he can stay in

Spain with his family, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The move indicates Gasol, 36, won’t play in the NBA during the 2021-22 season. Gasol joined the Lakers last season, but failed to put up big numbers with the team. Gasol averaged five points and 4.1 rebounds in 52 games. Gasol missed time in the middle of the season after getting diagnosed with COVID-19. Gasol said the experience was

FLAKERS, P6

TNT clobbers NLEX on Mikey Williams explosion

ikey Williams went on a mission on Friday, leading TNT to a 100-85 win against NLEX in their PBA Philippine Cup game held at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga.

Williams exploded for 36 points on 13-of-20 shooting for the Tropang Giga, who pulled away for good in the second half

to bounce back from a stinging defeat against the San Miguel Beermen on Wednesday. Williams, who also

had four rebounds, three assists, and two steals, scored the most number of points for a rookie since Ray-Ray Parks dropped 39 for Blackwater on Sept. 25, 2019, against the same TNT squad. Kib Montalbo and RR Pogoy each scored 13 markers for the Tropang Giga, who moved up to 7-1 in the standings.

TNT could formally seal its place in the Philippine Cup quarterfinals if San Miguel beats Ginebra later Friday. Kevin Alas put up 16 points, two rebounds, three assists, and one steal for NLEX, which fell to sixth place at 4-4, lifting Rain Or Shine, 75-72 winner over Magnolia in the first game, to fifth place. (PNA)

Eala caps US Open run after losing in semifinals

inay teen tennis sensation Alex Eala officially capped off her run in the 2021 US Open after losing the semifinals round in the Girls’ Doubles. Yesterday, she also lost in the quarterfinals of the Girls’ Singles. This run, though, is her best performance yet in the New York-based Grand Slam. Last 2019 season, she finished in the second round of both singles and doubles. Semis loss for Alex Eala On her second game in the day, with just an hour of rest, Eala and Belgian partner Hanne Vandewinkel succumbed to the American pair of Reese Brantmeier and Elvina Kalieva, 7-5, 2-6, 7-10, on Saturday morning, Philippine time, at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center in New York City. This puts an end to Eala’s stint in the last tennis Grand Slam of the year. She continues to be on the lookout for her third Grand Slam title after a 2020 Australian Open Doubles victory, and a 2021 French Open Doubles title.

Alex Eala officially capped off her run in the 2021 US Open after losing the semifinals round in the Girls’Doubles.

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Toyama Grouses on Friday announced their acquisition of Gilas star Dwight Ramos.

EXODUS Gilas star Ramos signs with B.League team Toyama Grouses

nother Filipino is heading to the B.League as the Toyama Grouses on Friday announced their acquisition of Dwight Ramos. “We are pleased to announce that Toyama Grouses has reached a basic agreement with Dwight Ramos for the B.League 2021-22 season,” the Grouses said in a statement. Ramos, who was stellar for Gilas Pilipinas during the last two windows of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, will be the eighth Filipino baller signed to Japan’s premier basketball league, all through the Asian player quota. “He will be the first player in the Asian special slot after entering the B.League,” Toyama added. Ramos said that it has been his dream to play in Japan. “I am very excited to play in the city of Toyama, it is my dream to play in such a beautiful city and country in Japan,” he said. The Grouses finished in fifth place during the previous regular season at 39-21, but they were knocked out in the quarterfinals by the Ryukyu Golden Kings in a threegame series highlighted by blowout results. Ramos will join a Toyama lineup led by former Philippine Basketball Association import Joshua Smith. “I hope to win a lot of games and bring pride to the city of Toyama together with my new teammates,” Ramos added. “The team made the playoffs last season, I hope to contribute to a championship run this season,” he said. However, due to coronavirus disease 2019 restrictions, Ramos will not

be joining the team in the preseason but will be there come the regular season starting next month. Taking the next step The Grouses’ acquisition of Dwight Ramos means Ramos is turning professional contrary to earlier plans of staying amateur and joining Ateneo for the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). Ramos played for two US NCAA seasons at California State-Fullerton before transferring to Cal Poly-Pomona. Had he pushed through with his original plan, he would have had two years of UAAP eligibility for the Blue Eagles, handled by current Gilas coach Tab Baldwin, although he was inserted in their lineup for the 2020 Philippine Collegiate Champions League tournament. “I wish I had the chance to wear Ateneo blue and white in the UAAP. However, due to the circumstances surrounding the pandemic presently and in the foreseeable future, I have decided to take my next step in my growth as a person and as an athlete,” Ramos said in an Instagram post. He then believes joining Toyama would be beneficial for his career even as he reiterated his commitment to still play with the national team. “I believe that the experience and competition level in the B.League will only allow me to become a better contributor to the Gilas program, which will continue to have my full commitment,” Ramos further said. (PNA)