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Residents wait for the floodwater to subside after their community in Bunawan, Davao City was submerged to a waist-high flood on Friday afternoon caused by a heavy downpour in the city’s hinterlands. Edge Davao

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Flag-draped casket containing the remains of 1Lt. Sheena Alexandrea Tato is brought inside their home in Davao City on Friday, July 9, 2021. 1Lt. Tato, a nurse, was among those who perished in the fatal crash of a Philippine Air Force C-130 aircraft in Sulu. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO

Sara says she is open to run in 2022 elections By MAYA M. PADILLO

answered when asked by member of the media during her courtesy call to Governor Gwen Garcia, if she is open to running for president next elections.

However, she clarified that there are no discussions for the 2022 elections happened during her meeting with the Cebu governor. “Kanang very light subjects wala pa’y discussion para sa 2022, although, nananghid pud ko kay Gov. kung puwede mi magbalik dinhi sa Cebu to talk to the

Cebuanos kay it is important for us sa HNP (Hugpong Ng Pagbabago) to talk to the people, nisugot man pud si Gov. It is just scanning for the environment not necessarily positions for the 2022 elections,” the mayor said in a video interview shared by a Cebu media outlet on social media.

Energy Commission or JCEC. Republic Act No. 11571, otherwise known as the JCEC Enhancement Act, was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on July 6. The Act specifically amends Section 62 of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001 by broadening the oversight role of Congress

which shall now apply to the implementation of all existing energy laws, in addition to the EPIRA, with the exception of the Biofuels Act of 2016. The new law also removes the provision on the expiration of the JCEC. “Sa pamamagitan ng batas na ito, mas masisiguro ng pamahalaan ang maayos

na pamamalakad ng energy sector. We cannot allow power disruptions to exacerbate the public health and economic crises we are currently facing. We need to work together if we want to protect the interests and welfare of everyday Filipinos, especially at this time when they are in a

three letter word was uttered by Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and just like that, social media went crazy. The presidential daughter announced in Cebu City over the weekend that she is open to run for President in 2022 elections. “Yes,” Mayor Sara

enator Christopher “Bong” Go welcomed the signing of the enrolled bill consolidating Senate Bill No. 2220 and House Bill No. 9487. The measure seeks to ensure the reliability, efficiency and integrity of the country’s power system by expanding the powers and functions of the Joint Congressional

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Body of nurse in crash arrives in Davao City

he remains of a military nurse who perished in C-130 plane crash in Patikul,Sulu arrived at the Davao Air Station, Headquarters Tactical Operations Wing Eastern Mindanao (TOWEASTMIN) in Davao City, Thursday. 1Lt. Sheena Alexandrea Tato’s body was flown to the city at around 7:20 a.m Thursday via C-295 aircraft of the Philippine Airforce (PAF) accompanied by her family. A report of TOWEASTMIN stated that full military honors were given to the fallen nurse during its arrival at the Old ramp of the former Davao International

Airport. The remains were brought to St. Peter Funeral Homes in Panacan, Davao City for her wake. Tato was a proud nurse of the Philippine Air Force assigned at Air Force General Hospital, 520th Air Base Wing, Col Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City as Duty NurseIn-Charge in the Air Evacuation Section. She was commissioned as an officer on December 1, 2015 after passing training with flying colors, as one of the top students in her class. Col. Jesus Nelson Morales, Deputy Wing Commander of

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Basilan mayors manifest support for Mayor Sara

raveling a long way to Davao City, some 30 elected officials from Basilan province, including board members, mayors, vice mayors, councilors and ex-officio members showed support to the continuity call, choosing Mayor Sara Z. Duterte to be the next president of the Philippines. In a consultation with Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang, who headed a 2016 Duterte parallel support group, Basilan representatives coming from Isabela City and municipalities of Akbar, Lantawan, Sumisip, Albarka, Hadji Muhammad Ajul, Tabuan Lassa, Tuburan, Ungkaya Pukan and Maluso

expressed their willingness to join the bandwagon, “Run Sara Run”. Former Lantawan mayor Tahira S. Ismael said that just like in 2016 when their group supported the candidacy of then mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, their cluster firmly believes that the daughter is the only one who can make continuity a reality adding that six years is not enough for a Duterte brand of leadership. Councilor Dayanghirang said aside from signing a manifesto of support, the group said they are also eager to acquire the best practices of the Davao City government headed by Mayor Sara Duterte.

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Senator Christopher Lawrence“Bong”Go welcomes the signing of the enrolled bill consolidating Senate Bill No. 2220 and House Bill No. 9487, which seeks to ensure the reliability, efficiency and integrity of the country’s power system by expanding the powers and functions of the Joint Congressional Energy Commission.

NORDECO’s conversion to a private corp should be decided by MCOs: NEA UM students to represent PH in int’l start-up contest

group composed of students from the University of Mindanao (UM) – Davao City Campus will be the sole startup group to represent the Philippines in the Hult Prize 2021 on August 8 to September 12, 2021, at Ashridge Castle, London, United Kingdom. The Alipugpug Tech Solution is a technologybased startup that aims to provide solutions on agricultural services. It is composed of seven students from UM namely: Elpedio Corbeta Jr., John Kaiser Taylaran, Daniel Navarro, Jeremiah Malalis, Kim Aliya Tomaro, Steph Kier Ponteras, and Dale Viñalon. The team offers healthy market ecosystem through digital platforms and solutions that will help small-scale farmers gain competitive advantage in the market. The group qualified for the said international competition with their entry, Malakas Vertical Farming System (VFS),

an automated vertical and horizontal farming system made of bamboo that plants seeds, grow, and harvest crops. They also developed “Maganda Capsule”, a water-soluble formula made from waste materials such as banana peel, eggshell, rambutan peelings, and guyabano that can stimulate plant growth and protect against diseases. Moreover, the startup group created Dumangan e-commerce website, a digital marketplace that enables members of agricultural value chain monitor transaction inputs by companies, farmers, and intermediaries. Alipugpug Tech Solutions operates under the UMasenso HUB, a university-based Technology Business Incubator (TBI) funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) under the Higher Education Institution Readiness for Innovation

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n official of the National Electrification Administration (NEA) disclosed that conversion of electric cooperatives from a non-stock, non-profit cooperative to a stock corporation (under the Securities and Exchange Commission), infusion of private capital will be decided by member-consumer-owners (MCOs). Edgardo Masongsong, administrator of NEA, said this also goes to Northern Davao Electric Cooperative

he Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) on Saturday said that while other sectors were impacted by Covid-19 pandemic, the agriculture sector remains strong. Assistant Secretary Romeo Montenegro, deputy executive director of MinDA, said based on the data of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), only agriculture stood at 1.7 percent exhibited the only

(Nordeco), Inc., formerly Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative or Daneco, which is now facing a threat

of take-over of a private capital. “Ang gamhanan sa electric cooperatives are the general membership. Ato ibalik sa general membership ang katapusan nga decision,” Masongsong said in a virtual presser “Kulokabildo sa Nordeco Alang sa Lig-ong Panag-uban” on Saturday. This is in relation to the call of Mayor Al David Uy of the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) and

Governor Edwin Jubahib of Davao del Norte through social media for Aboitizowned Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) to take over the operations of Nordeco capitalizing on the lack of power supply and poor service as reasons. Section 26-A of Republic Act 10531 states that “independence of the Board of Directors and Officers of Electric

positive growth as other supposed growth drivers such as the industry sector that posted a negative 7.2 percent while the services sector posted a negative 7.6 percent as its contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. “Agriculture has been the savior of Mindanao and posted all positive growth during the entire year of economic decline,” Montenegro said during the

recent 2021 MinDA Mid-year Assessment and Updating of Wednesdays Habi at Kape media forum. He added that even at the height of the lockdown last year, Mindanao continues to produce banana, canned pineapples, sardines, and tuna to export market such as Europe, Middle East, and China. He also cited that wholesale or retail, agribusiness, information

technology, construction, transport and logistics, and manufacturing as the key growth drivers even during pandemic. “In terms of prognosis and outlook, definitely we are seeing improvement in the way economic activities are being carried out and major adjustments and taking into account innovations and technology, then Mindanao stand the chance,” Montenegro said. By Maya M. Padillo

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Cargo vessels being loaded with container vans are docked at Sasa Port in Brgy. Sasa, Davao City. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that merchandise export revenues in May rose by 29.8 percent to USD5.89 billion from USD4.54 billion during the same period last year. Edge Davao

SSS wants delivery riders T to apply for membership

ARTA pushes for possible gov’t online data sharing

he city government will start rolling out “vaccination by the sea” for workers in the tourism sector beginning June 30 at the Garden Pavilion of the Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao, an official said. The Social Security System is eyeing to attract the ballooning number of motorcycle delivery riders to be SSS members. “During the pandemic dahil marami na po sila ang ating aim is to cover them all, yung wala pang SSS number i-invite po naming sila to register with SSS using our online group,” Greta Fe Quayle, Regional Com-

munications Officer of SSS Davao said during the One Davao online presser held today (July 9). “If they have group we prefer the leader will contact us so all their members registered and ensure that they are paying their SSS contributions,” Quayle said of their efforts to reach out to groups of delivery riders.

She said that being an SSS member will bring them benefits and added security to their family as they are exposed to the hazards of their profession. “These riders are exposed to accidents since they are driving motorcycles they will be protected and their beneficiaries,” Quayle said. One of the new features being a self-employed member is the added Employment Compensation which was implemented last year. “Maganda kasi dito considered sila self-employed members, may feature po

epartment of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez has welcomed the robust exports performance for May 2021, saying the country’s outbound trade will continue its upward trend. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Friday that merchandise export revenues in May rose by 29.8 percent to USD5.89 billion from USD4.54 billion during the same period last year. “We are very optimistic that we can sustain this up-

ward exports performance trajectory as our major trading partners continue opening up their borders and easing travel restrictions given the success rate in their vaccination drive,” Lopez said in a statement. He added the vaccination rollout here as well as allowing 100-percent capacity of export-oriented enterprises even during the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in NCR Plus allowed the export sector to continue its robust performance for the month of May.

“As we focus our efforts on the key export sectors of our country, we hope to regain our lost opportunities due to the Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and maintain the momentum of accelerating our export growth,” Lopez added. Electronic goods remained the country’s top export, accounting for 58.2 percent of the total exports in May 2021, the PSA reported. The industry exported USD3.43 billion worth of goods during the month,

siya na Employee Compensation meaning an isang rider na self-employed member na disgrasya at the time he was working, he can claim with us for double compensation. Number one he can claim SSS sickness or disability or worse if the rider namatay siya sa aksidente dalawa rin ang makukuha niya na death and funeral claim both under SSS and under EC. “This is the good news we want to tell them (riders) don’t regret that you have contributed to the SSS, “ Quayle said. (PIA XI/RG Alama)

higher by 25.6 percent from last year’s USD2.73-billion revenue. In terms of the export market, the biggest chunk of Philippine exports went to China in May this year. Exports to China amounted to USD954.3 million, increasing by 22.3 percent. This is followed by the United States, with exports amounting to USD918.11 million; Japan, with USD829 million; Hong Kong, with USD792 million; and Singapore, with USD324.95 million.

Trade chief sees exports to sustain upward trend

he Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is pushing for online sharing of data on birth, death, and marriage, among others, with government agencies. In a statement Friday, ARTA said the agency has written the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to make this initiative possible in the near future. “Other government services availed by the citizens which require certificates issued by PSA are being looked into for possible integration,” ARTA director general Jeremiah Belgica said in his letter to National Statistician Dennis Mapa.

Belgica said the integration of these data among government agencies will allow faster and easier transactions within public offices but also for the general public. He added streamlining the processes before automating them is important for government offices not to bring red tape to the digital space. The ARTA chief said working with the PSA will be another way “to disrupt the silo system” prevalent in the government to foster a collaborative working environment and integrated approach in delivering services to Filipinos.

Boosting cooperative sector in Bangsamoro

he programs for the cooperative sector are laid down in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). One of which is the construction of a two-story Cooperative and Women Multi-purpose Building in Barangay Batulawan, Pikit, North Cotabato. The project worth PHP4.6 million was included in the 2020 Transitional Development Impact Fund (TDIF) of the Office of Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Member of Parliament Diamila Disimban-Ramos.

The Bangsamoro Ministry of Public Works (MPW) Maguindanao I District Engineering Office is the implementing agency, under the leadership of Minister Eduard Guerra. In a news release on Friday, Ramos said this institutional project will provide jobs for the Bangsamoro people. “Sa pamamagitan nito at sa agapay ng ating lokal na pamahalaan at ng Bangsamoro Government, mayroon na kayong masasandalang institusyon na magpapalawak ng mga oportunidad para mat-

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Essential workers, including from tenants and affiliates of SM City Davao, join the call to achieve the city’s target to obtain herd immunity. The vaccination program is a culmination of the efforts of the city government through the City Health Office, the Department of Health, and medical teams in the community. Photo from SM City Davao

PH can move to ‘next normal’ with 20% fully vax population

estrictions could be eased as long as at least 20 percent of the country’s population are fully vaccinated and the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) Delta variant will be prevented, a member of the OCTA Research Group said. During the Let’s Go Bakuna Town Hall webinar Friday, OCTA Research Group fellow Prof. Guido David said this move would allow the faster reopening of the economy. “Once we start hitting 20 percent (of the population) fully vaccinated, there could be talks —maybe transitioning to the next normal based on what we are seeing from other countries, especially since we don’t have community transmission of (the) Delta variant here yet. That will allow us to open the economy even faster,” David said. The private sector, led by Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Con-

cepcion, is also recommending to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) to further ease restrictions in the workplace even before the country achieves population protection. Concepcion is pushing for “micro herd immunity”, wherein a particular commercial place like an office building would achieve full vaccination of at least 80 percent of its tenants. The private sector also called the place a “safe space”. Those commercial establishments with micro herd immunity should be allowed to operate at a higher capacity, he said. Concepcion said the private sector will be presenting a roadmap to show how the National Capital Region (NCR) Plus at least will move towards the “next normal” in the period of micro herd immunity.

Davao City excluded from relaxing of interzonal travels, says CTOO

he City Tourism Office today pointed out that Davao City is excluded in allowing interzonal travels as ordered by the Inter-Agency Task Force on COVID-19 resolution No. 124-B as it remains under the modified enhance community quarantine classification.

The IATF 124-B resolution released on July 2, 2021, allows interzonal travels from general community quarantine to modified general community quarantine areas and vice versa for fully vaccinated persons. Generose Tecson, city tourism officer underscored that even the city’s quarantine classification is placed under general community quarantine, the city cannot

adhere interzonal travel because of presence of the city ordinance that requires test before travel. She said this ordinance has to be amended first, before allowing interzonal travel for persons who are fully vaccinated. Tecson told the people who want to travel to peer on the guidelines of the accepting local government unit before leaving. “You need to apply your entry to accepting local

government unit before you are allowed to travel to their area and you need to receive their respective QR Code or certificate of acceptance, before allowing entry to their place,” she said. Tecson bared the problem of authenticating the document like the vaccination card presented by the bearer, since vaccination cards have different makeover. She said the application introduced by the Department of Information and Communications Technology is not yet up and running. “It will be the basis for checking the authenticity of the vaccination cards,” she said. Tecson felt unyielding

because many people were proven to have falsified the RT-PCR Test results. “How much more the vaccination cards which have no basis for checking,” she stressed. Tecson said that the current situation does not call for interzonal travels with the presence of more COVID-19 variants like the Delta and the Lambda. She said the test before travel is working on domestic flights, and gives the assurance that inbound passengers are negative of the COVID-19 infection. “However, since this is COVID-19, it is not a major assurance since the symptoms may manifest, even for a day after the testing,” Tecson said. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

Leechiu said. As of the first half of 2021, demand is now at 291,000 sqm. “This is already 75 percent of demand for the entire 2020. There is no doubt that the Philippines is back on the radar of global occupiers,” Leechiu said. Even more significant is that the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry accounted for 92,000 sqm. or 54 percent of second quarter 2021 demand. It grew by 160 percent from the first quarter’s

35,000 sqm. “driven by economic stability in the West”. “Even if they were relatively quiet in 2020, BPOs are back,” Leechiu said. “The same fundamentals that attracted BPOs to the Philippines during the financial crisis of 2008 are once again working for us.” Investor sentiment has improved with the rollout of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines and the passage of Senate Bill 2232 which clarified tax concerns of Philippine Online Gaming Operators (POGOs).

LandBank onboards 3.8-M BPO office demand grows 160%, unbanked nat’l ID registrants strong indicator of recovery

he Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has cleared the way for 3.79 million unbanked registrants to the national ID system to be part of the formal banking system as of May this year, in step with President Duterte’s goal of financial inclusion for all Filipinos. In a report to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, the LANDBANK said the onboarded 3,794,882 applicants for transaction accounts comprise 47 percent of the 8,047,034 individuals

who had already registered in the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) from 852 sites in 32 provinces. As of May 2021, LANDBANK president-CEO Cecilia Borromeo said 1,071,177 of the onboarded applicants have already received their LANDBANK Agent Banking Cards (ABCs). These cards are provided free-of-charge and with no initial deposit requirement to PhilSys applicants in areas where the LANDBANK has co-located with the Philippine Statistics Authority

(PSA) in Philsys registration sites across the country. Borromeo said facilitating the opening of bank accounts for PhilSys registrants will help ensure the speedy and efficient delivery of future government assistance programs to unbanked beneficiaries. LANDBANK earlier hired over 1,000 service contract workers (SCWs) and deployed them to various locations across the country to assist in the opening of transaction accounts for unbanked National ID registrants.

he Philippine office market appears ready to take off and resume its pre-pandemic growth trajectory, according to a study by Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC). Demand for office space nationwide grew by 38 percent from 122,000 square meters (sqm) in the first quarter of 2021 to 169,00 sqm. in the second quarter. Office demand is the highest it has been since the start of the pandemic, LPC chief executive officer David

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On critics against President Rodrigo Duterte’s perceived vice-presidential plan:

On some groups challenging the legality of President Duterte’s vice-presidential bid to the Supreme Court, they may rightfully do so as long as they have the legal standing.”

Harry Roque

Presidential Spokesperson DOH)

EDITORIAL A ‘Yes’ to remember Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio finally gave everyone what they wanted to hear over the weekend in Cebu. By saying she is now open to the idea of running for the presidency in 2022, Mayor Sara just made a massive change in the upcoming presidential race.

Although it’s not the tacit answer her supporters are waiting to hear, that’s at least positive news to those egging her to run for president. But it’s not good news though for her rivals.

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Mayor Sara’s pronouncement in Cebu even caught local media by surprise. To some, it felt like a betrayal of sorts as the much-awaited “Yes” had to come outside Davao City. The answer understandably brought ripples around political quarters. It’s going to be exciting from here.

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EMPTY PROMISES AND DELAYED PAYMENT Dear IBP Davao,

Ma’am good day, mangayo lang ko advice. Naa’y nakautang sa akoa ug 60k. Mag one (1) year na wala gihapun ko nabayaran. Nag atubang na mi sa barangay last August 2020. Gisaadan ko niya na December 30, 2020 siya mubayad. Pero hangtod karon wala gihapon bisan piso iyang gibayad sa akoa. Naa mi pinirmahan sa barangay. Unsa angay nga proseso akong himuon? Salamat sa tubag maam and Godbless. -Lady Creditor

Ma’am good day. I would like to seek advice. A person borrowed money from me in the amount of sixty thousand pesos (Php 60,000.00). One year lapsed but still no payment was made. We were able to temporarily settle our issues in the barangay last August 2020 as that person promised that he will pay on December 30, 2020. However, up to present, he did not pay a single centavo despite the agreement we executed in the barangay. What should I do? Thank you and God bless. Hello Lady Creditor, Under Republic Act (RA) 7610

or the Local Government Code of 1991, it provides a method for parties to settle their disputes without having to go to court. As evidently provided under Section 408 of the Local Government Code (LGC), the lupon of each barangay has the power to bring together parties actually residing in the same city or municipality for amicable settlement of all disputes, save those exceptions mentioned therein. An amicable settlement appropriately reached before the barangay has a binding effect and it may thereafter be enforced. As stated under the LGC: “SECTION 416. The amicable settlement and arbitration award shall have the force and effect of a final judgment of a court upon the expiration of ten (10) days from the date thereof, unless repudiation of the settlement has been made or a petition to nullify the award has been filed before the proper city or municipal court. SECTION 417. The amicable settlement and arbitration award may be enforced by execution by the lupon within six (6) months from the date of settlement. After the lapse of such time, the settlement may be enforced by action in the appropriate city or municipal court.”

In the case of Miguel vs. Montanez (G.R. No. 191336; January 25, 2012): “Thus, under Section 417 of the Local Government Code,19 such amicable settlement or arbitration award may be enforced by execution by the Barangay Lupon within six (6) months from the date of settlement, or by filing an action to enforce such settlement in the appropriate city or municipal court, if beyond the six-month period. xxx It must be emphasized, however, that enforcement by execution of the amicable settlement, either under the first or the second remedy, is only applicable if the contracting parties have not repudiated such settlement within ten (10) days from the date thereof in accordance with Section 416 of the Local Government Code. If the amicable settlement is repudiated by one party, either expressly or implicitly, the other party has two options, namely, to enforce the compromise in accordance with the Local Government Code or Rules of Court as the case may be, or to consider it rescinded and insist upon his original demand. This is in accord with Article 2041 of the Civil Code, which

qualifies the broad application of Article 2037, viz: If one of the parties fails or refuses to abide by the compromise, the other party may either enforce the compromise or regard it as rescinded and insist upon his original demand.” Six months had already lapsed from the date of settlement in the barangay. Hence, the settlement may be enforced by action in the proper court. Consequently, since your claim for payment of money is sixty thousand pesos, your action should be instituted in accordance with the Rules of Procedure for Small Claims Cases. Small Claims are claims where the value of the claim does not exceed Four Hundred Thousand Pesos (P400,000.00) exclusive of interest and costs, for Metropolitan Trial Courts (MeTCs) Three Hundred Thousan Pesos (P300,000.00), exclusive of interest and costs, for Municipal Trial Courts (MTCs), Municipal Trial Courts in Cities (MTCCs), and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts (MCTCs). As to the commencement of the small claims action against the debtor, the same my be done by filing before the small claims court of the place where you or your debtor

resides an accomplished and verified Statement of Claim in duplicate, accompanied by a Certification of Non-forum Shopping, and two duly certified photocopies of the actionable document/s subject of the claim, as well as the affidavits of witnesses and other evidence to support the claim. Upon filing of the complaint, you shall be required to pay the docket and other legal fees, unless you are allowed to litigate as an indigent. If the court finds no ground for the dismissal of your claim, it will issue Summons, ordering the defendant to submit a verified response to your claim, issue a notice to both parties, directing them to appear before it on a specific date and time for hearing, with a warning that no unjustified postponement shall be allowed. IBP Davao Corner is a weekly column of Integrated Bar of the Philippines- Davao Chapter, giving legal advice to the public as part of its legal aid program. The above legal opinion is based solely on the appreciation of the facts and problem given and stated above. The opinion may vary when other facts, circumstances, and situations are stated. You may send your comments and questions to ibpdavao@ gmail.com.

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MENTAL HEALTH: NEGLECTED PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN Mental health is one of the most neglected areas of public health. Close to 1 billion people are living with a mental disorder, 3 million people die every year from the harmful use of alcohol and one person dies every 40 seconds by suicide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). And now, billions of people around the world have been affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which is having a further impact on people’s mental health. Mental health, as defined by WHO, is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” According to the United Nations health agency, relatively few people around the world have access to quality mental health services. In low- and middle-income countries, more than 75% of people with mental, neurological and substance use disorders receive no treatment for their condition at all. Furthermore, stigma, discrimination, punitive legislation and human rights abuses are still widespread. “The limited access to qual-

ity, affordable mental health care in the world before the pandemic, and particularly in humanitarian emergencies and conflict settings, has been further diminished due to COVID-19 as the pandemic has disrupted health services around the world,” the WHO said. Primary causes have been infection and the risk of infection in long-stay facilities such as care homes and psychiatric institutions; barriers to meeting people faceto-face; mental health staff being infected with the virus; and the closing of mental health facilities to convert them into care facilities for people with COVID-19. What is even more alarming is the fact that children are not spared. ““Children play an important role in supporting each other’s mental wellbeing. They must be empowered as part of the solution. Let’s work together for sustainable, people-centered, resilient societies, where all children live free from violence and with the highest standards of mental health,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the problem. “Millions of children are out of school, increasing their vulnerability to violence and mental stress, while services have been cut or moved online,” the

UN chief pointed out. He urged “governments to take a preventive approach by addressing the determinants of mental well-being through robust social protection for children and families,” adding that mental health and psychosocial support, together with community-based approaches to care, are “integral to universal health coverage. They cannot be its forgotten part.” Mental illness ranks third among the types of disabilities in the country. The Department of Health reported that one in 5 Filipino adults has some form of mental illness, topped by schizophrenia, depression and anxiety. In 2012 alone, the WHO regional office reported that there were 2,558 cases of Filipinos committing suicide, averaging to 7 suicide cases per day. The WHO Global School-Based Health Survey conducted in 2011 has shown that in the Philippines, 16% of students between 13-15 years old have “ever seriously considered attempting suicide” while 13% have “actually attempted suicide one or more times during the past year.” “Mental health and well-being is a concern of all,” says the health department in a statement, adding that it is addressing concerns relat-

ed to MNS (mental, neurological and substance use disorders). “Let us not judge those who have mental health issues,” DOH Undersecretary Eric Domingo was quoted as saying by stateowned Philippine News Agency. “Let us think that it is like hypertension and diabetes when we see someone with symptoms of depression.” But as stated earlier, mental health is one of the most neglected areas of public health – even in the Philippines. A report of the assessment of the mental health system in the Philippines using the WHO Assessment Instrument for Mental Health Systems (AIMS) showed that only 5% of health care expenditures by the government health department are directed towards mental health. “Of all the expenditures on mental health, 95% are spent on the operation, maintenance and salary of personnel of mental hospitals,” the report stated. “The percentage of the population that has free access (at least 80%) to essential psychotropic medicines is unknown.” The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation recently covered mental illness but limited only to patients with severe mental disorders confined for short duration.

According to the report, there are 46 outpatient mental health facilities available in the country, of which 28% allocate units that are for children and adolescents only. “These facilities treat 124.3 users per 100,000 general population,” it said. “Of all users treated in mental health outpatient facilities 43% are female and 8% of all contacts were children or adolescents.” The leading diagnoses of users treated in outpatient facilities are mainly schizophrenia and related disorders (57%) and mood disorders (19%). Information on diagnosis is based on the number of users treated. The average number of contacts per user is 1.87. Twenty four percent of outpatient facilities provide follow-up care in the community, while 11% have mental health mobile teams, the report stated. In terms of available treatments, a majority (5180%) of the patients received psychosocial treatments. One good this is that all mental health outpatient facilities have at least one psychotropic medicine of each therapeutic class (antipsychotic, antidepressant, mood stabilizer, anxiolytic, and antiepileptic medicines) available in the facility or a near-by pharmacy all year round.

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Mayor Sara also thanked the Cebuano supporters who put up “Run Sara Run” tarps in Cebu. “Magpasalamat ko sa mga supporters nako dinhi sa Cebu sa ilahang trust and confidence sa akoa and that is one of the reasons kung ngano naa mi dinhi because we want to ask the people kung unsa ba gyud ang ilahang gusto. Ang importante sa pagkakaron mahibal-an namo kung unsay ginahunahuna sa mga tao ug unsay gusto sa mga tao,” the mayor said. It can be recalled that

Mayor Sara insisted and firmed she will not run for president despite consistently topping in surveys. The mayor also reacted to the clamor for the Duterte-Duterte tandem for 2022 elections. “Nag-ingon na si Presidente Duterte di ba na presidency is not a woman’s job particularly not for me. Kung mudagan si President Duterte ug vice president, do not expect na ako ang iyang kuhaon na president,” she said in one of her interviews via Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR).

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 & PLACE OF AUCTION

DATE PAWNED

DAVAO: January 01, Sasa Maa 2021 to Sandawa January 31, Matina 2021 Panabo Main Panabo Branch

July 28, 2021(WED) 9:00 AM VGM Pawnshop, Inc, Panabo Branch Magsaysay St. Panabo City

THE MANAGEMENT Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL Region Branch 15, Davao City Rtc1dav015@judiciary.gov.ph (082) 298-3336/ 09236095058 SP. PROC. NO. R-DVO-19-05554-SP IN RE: PETITION TO CANCEL THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF ERIKA JOYCE LAO LOPEZ SIBLINGS/HEIRS OF PACITA L. LOPEZ, Represented by ROSALIE L. GENTUGAYA, BELEN, Petitioners, -VERSUSCIVIL REGISTRY OF THE CITY OF DAVAO and ERIKA JOYCE L. LOPEZ Respondents, x-------------------------------------------------------x

ORDER This is a verified petition to cancel the Certificate of Live Birth of Erika Joyce Lao Lopez with Registry No. 2000-18378. Finding the Petition to be sufficient in form and substance the petition be heard on August 18, 2021 at 8;30 a.m. at the session hall of this court,on which date, hour and place, all interested persosns are hereby cited to appear and show cause if they have any, why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published before the hearing date at the expense of the petitioners in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of davao once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks. Furnish the Davao city Civil Registrar and the Solicitor General copies of this Order and Petition. SO ORDERED Davao City, Philippines, May 5, 2021

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and Technopreneurship (HeIRIT) Program. It supports aspiring technopreneurs through training, mentorship, and innovation programs. “UMasenso HUB congratulates the founders of Alipugpug Tech Solutions for making it this far with their startup and qualifying for the Hult Prize 2021. We witnessed their startup journey and believed in their talents, skills, and purpose in helping the agriculture community. We encourage

other dreamers and innovators to pursue and engage in startup building, with the help of DOSTassisted TBIs to make an impact on our community” said UMasenso HUB Manager Efrhain Louis Pajota. Currently, the founders are preparing to fly to London for the one-month in-person mentoring with global startup experts to compete against 60 Global Accelerators from different countries for the US $1M seed capital grant.

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TOWEASTMIN, extended his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family on behalf of the Wing Commander and TOWEASTMIN family. Meanwhile, four wounded soldiers in the plane crash were also transported here to undergo medical operation. The Hult Prize is an annual, year-long global competition for college students with innovative solutions and viable

The soldiers were brought from Zamboanga City to Davao on Wednesday afternoon, July 7. According to Generose Tecson, City Tourism Operations head, the soldiers were brought to the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) Burn Unit for treatment.

business ideas to address pressing social issues on food security, water access, energy, and education. (PR)

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

SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS), SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS), Mortgagee, Mortgagee, - versus - - versus - EJF-REM CASE NO. 17,969-21 EJF-REM CASE NO. 17,957-21 NELSON T. MENDEZ , BIENVENIDA C. BAG-O , Mortgagor/s. Mortgagor/s. X-------------------------X 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 above-mentioned mortgagee against the mortgagor BIENVENIDA C. BAG-O with postal address at Makiisa St. Lot 16, Block 3, Phase V, DDF Village, Mandug, Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of May 01, 2021, amounts to P 515,533.86 Philippine Currency, including interest thereon, penalties and other charges and 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 August 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property with all its improvements found thereon,particularly described below to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-97604

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 above-mentioned mortgagee against the mortgagor NELSON T. MENDEZ with postal address at# 12 L OT 7, Block 9, Countryside Village, Bangkal, Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of April 01, 2021, amounts to P1,308,714.68 Philippine Currency, including interest thereon, penalties and other charges and 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 August 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property with all its improvements found thereon,particularly described below to wit:

“A parcel of land (Lot 16, BLK 3 of the subdivision plan Psd-11-010175, xxx) ,situated in the Barrio of Mandug, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. xxx Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX (126) SQUARE METERS, more or less.”

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-1104595 “A parcel of land (Lot 7, BLK 9 Pcs-11-000441, xxx) ,situated in City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. xxx Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) 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 September 16, 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 1, 2021

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 7, 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

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City STA. ANA MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE (SAMULCO) Mortgagee, - versus -

EJF-REM CASE NO. 17,950-21 FOR: EXTRA- JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL STATE MORTGAGE UNDER ACT 3135 as amended

JOCELYN T. AGUILAR Mortgagor X-----------------------------X

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 the mortgagor JOCELYN T. AGUILAR with postal address at# Jasmin Street, Barangay Ubalde, Agdao Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of June 16, 2021, amounts to ONE MILLION FIFTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THREE PESOS & 51/100 (P1,0552,803.51) Philippine Currency, including interest thereon, penalties and other charges and 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 August 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property with all its improvements found thereon,particularly described below to wit: ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-2020000115 “A parcel of land (Lot 7-A, Csd-112-402-022283-D xxx) ,situated in the Brgy Ubalde, Agdao Dist., Davao City, IBounded as follows: On the NE., along line 4-1 by lot 7-B; on the SE., slong line 1-2 by Lot 8, BLK 6; on the SW., along line 2-3 by lot 9, Blk. 6; and on NW., along line 3-4 by road (8.00m wide), all of the subdivision plan. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan being S. 65 deg. 27’E., 848.97 M. from B.L.L.M. No.3 , CAD 102, Davao Cadastre ; Thence… S. 36 deg. 48’W., 13.53 m to point 2; N. 48 deg. 49 ‘W., 15.28 m to point 3: N. 39 deg. 20 “E., 12.67 m to point 4; S. 51 deg 59 ‘E., 14.98 m to point of beginning. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED (200) 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 September 16, 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 June 24, 2021 For ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff BRIX IAN J. NARBASA Sheriff IV

TERESITA M. CEBALLOS Sheriff IV

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION Branch 54,Davao City BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK, INC, Plaintiff CIVIL CASE NO. R-DVO-20-01311-CV For RECOVERY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY - versus - AND/OR SUM OF MONEY,INTERESTS, DAMAGES AND COST OF SUIT SPOUSES ARMAE GUIBELONDO MACABACYAO AND XELAMAR MORALES MACABACYAO, AND JOHN DOE, X-----------------------------------------X

ORDER Before the Court is an Ex-parte Motion for Summons by Publication filed by plaintiff pursuant to Section 9, Rule 13 of the Rules on Civil Procedure on the ground that personal service cannot be undertaken as the whereabouts of the defendants are unknown. Finding the same to be proper and meritorious, the request for the service of summons through publication to defendants Spouses Armae Guibelondo Macabacyao and Xelamar Morales Macabacyao is hereby GRANTED. ACCORDINGLY , let he summons dated April 6, 2020 to defendants Spouses Armae Guibelondo Macabacyao and Xelamar Morales Macabacyao be published in a newspaper of general circulation once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the plaintiff. Plaintiff is directed to coordinate with the Office of the Clerk of Court. SO ORDERED 21 June 2021 at Davao City, Philippines.

MELINDA R. ALCONCEL-DAYANGHIRANG Presiding Judge

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Cooperatives - to ensure the long-term business and economic viability of electric cooperatives, the management, operations and strategic planning of electric cooperatives shall, as much as practicable, be insulated from local politics.” “As far as EC is concerned, dili dapat manghilabot ang mga taga gobyerno except sa NEA nga supervisor sa cooperative,” Masongsong added. Marilou R. Impuesto, manager for Institutional Services Department of

Nordeco, said to date, Nordeco was able to gather 94,755 signatures in support against the threat of takeover by DLPC. Masongsong said there is a need for MCOs to participate assemblies initiated by Nordeco for them to be informed on situations like the threat of take over. “Sumalasakasamtangang balaod wala gitugutan ang pag take over sa usa ka pribadong institution ngadto sa NORDECO,” Masongsong said.

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

SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS), Mortgagee, EJF-REM CASE NO. 17,954-21 - versus - MARIO DOBLAS married to CARMELITA DOBLAS Mortgagor/s. X--------------------------------------------------------------X

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee against the mortgagor/s Mario Doblas married to Carmelita Doblas with postal address at # 85 Canada St., Lot 2-C-1-B, Matina Executive Homes, 8000, Matina DAVAO CITY, the indebtedness of the mortgagor/s which as of April 01, 2021, amounts to Nine Hundred Seventy Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seven Pesos & 51/100 (Php976,777.51) Philippine Currency, including interest thereon, penalties and other charges and plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and sale, the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on August 5, 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 mentioned and described below together with all the improvements found thereon,to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-121351 “A parcel of land (Lot 2, C-1-B , Psd-11-018652, being a portion of Lot 2-C-1, Psd-11-018541 ), situated in the Barrio of Matina City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. Containing 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. That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on September 2, 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 1, 2021. For ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff JAY C. ESPERANZA Sheriff IV Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City

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difficult situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Go. The National Economic and Development Authority stated that expanding the JCEC’s role shall allow it to contribute more cogently towards the development of coordinated policy interventions in the energy sector. The JCEC, formerly known as the Joint Congressional Power Commission, was first created under the EPIRA to ensure the law’s proper implementation and

monitor the performance of the relevant industry participants in relation to the objectives set forth. These participants include the Department of Energy, Energy Regulatory Commission, National Electrification Administration, National Transmission Corporation, generation companies, distribution utilities, and suppliers, among others. The JCEC was initially given a period of ten years of existence. This was extended by another ten years or until June 26, 2021, through Joint

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

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Resolution No. 1, Series of 2010. The Commission was then renamed pursuant to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act of 2019. Last month, Senator Go issued an appeal to the DOE, local government units and all concerned power suppliers to address the power shortages experienced in some parts of the country through the solicitation of private sector investments in power generation. He vowed to discuss the issue personally with President Duterte and Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi.

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ulungan kayo sa inyong kabuhayan (Through this, and with the help of our local government, you now have an institution you can rely on and will open more opportunities for you and your livelihood),” Ramos said. Ramos added that the Bangsamoro government led by Chief Minister Ahod ‘Al Hajj Murad’ Ebrahim is reaching out to the Bangsamoro people who will be benefiting from the services and programs.

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

PHILIPPINE SAVINGS BANK SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS), Mortgagee, EJF-REM CASE NO. 17,945-21 Mortgagee, EJF-REM CASE NO. 17,944-21 - Versus - versus - JUHAYDAH M. DADAYAN married to VICTOR A. SELIM married to GAMAL N. MACA-ALIN EVELYN G. SELIM , Borrowers/Mortgagors Mortgagor/s. X---------------------------------------------X 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 above mentioned mortgagee against th VICTOR A. SELIM, married to EVELYN G. SELIM with postal address at# 111 YAKAL ST. LOT 11, BLK. 4, PHASE 4 Doña Pilar Village, Sasa, Davao City, to satisfy the indebtedness which as of April 01, 2021, amounted to P1, 817,349.89 Philippine Currency, including interest thereon, penalties and other charges and plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and sale, the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on July 29, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property with all its improvements found thereon,particularly described below to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-107287 “A parcel of land (Lot 11, Blk 4, of the subdivision plan Psd-11-014123, xxx) ,situated in the Barrio of Sasa, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. xxx Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY ONE (231) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date. That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on August 19, 2021 without further notice. Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the above-described real property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. June 23, 2021, Davao City, Philippines For ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff ROBERT M. MEDIALDEA Sheriff IV

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

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE OR REAL PROPERTY Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the above mentioned mortgagee against JUHAYDAH M. DADAYAN, married to GAMAL N. MACA-ALIN with postal address at Block 25, Lot 22, Phase 1, Valencia St., Robinsons’s, Highlands, Buhangin, Davao City, Davao del Sur to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of May 14, 2021 the outstanding obligation to the Borrowers/Mortgagors to the mortgagee amounts to PHP 3,789,046.79 , Philippine Currency ,plus accruing interest, penalty and other charges thereon from said date up to the date of foreclosure sale, publication, plus other legal expenses incident to the foreclosure sale; the undersigned Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court, Davao city will sell at public auction on July 29, 2021 at 10:00 A. M. or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao city to the highest bidder for CASH and/ or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine currency, the following real property mentioned and described below together with all improvements found thereon, to wit: CONDOMINIUM CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2013011205 “ A parcel of land of the consolidation and subdivision project (Lot 22, Blk 25 of the consolidation and subdivision plan PCS-11-002862)XXX. Situated in the Barangany of Buhangin, City of Davao , Island of Mindanao,XXX containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY NINE (249) SQUARE METERS , MORE OR LESS. 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 August 19, 2021 without further notice. Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title herein described real property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Davao City Philipines, June 23, 2021.

For Atty. Francisco M. Campaner Clerk of Court/Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff ROBERT M. MEDIALDEA Sheriff IV

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH Judicial Region Branch 10 Davao City

SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS), SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS), R-DVO-20-03422-SP Mortgagee, Mortgagee, IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR EJF-REM CASE NO. 17,955-2021 EJF-REM CASE NO. 17,960-2021 CANCELLATION OF THE CERTIFICATE - versus - - versus - OF LIVE BIRTH WITH REGISTRY NO. 88-2230; CORRECTION OF ENTRIES IN THE CERTIFICATE VICENTE J. DOMINGO married to LOURGENIA F. DOMINGO TITO VARQUEZ married to CORAZON VARQUES, OF LIVE BIRTH WITH REGISTRY NO. 88-2979 Mortgagor/s. Mortgagor/s. X---------------------------------------------------------------------------X X-----------------------------------------------------------X JAMES JR. TALUCOD CALAGO, Petitioner NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE -versusUpon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS) as amended, filed by the mortgagee SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS) THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR AND ALL PERSONS/ENTITY against the mortgagor/s VICENTE J. DOMINGO married to LOURGENIA F. against the mortgagor/s TITO VARQUEZ married to CORAZON VARQUEZ WHO/WHICH MAYBE AFFECTED THEREBY, DOMINGO with postal address at Lot 15, Purok Kalayaan, Espino Subdiwith postal address at Lot 11, Block 5, Jade St., Doña Rosa Executive Respondents vision, Dumoy , Toril, 8000 DAVAO CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtHomes, Toril ,DAVAO CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which x------------------------------------------------------------------x edness which as of April 01, 2021, amounted to ONE MILLION EIGHT as of May 01, 2021, amounted to ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY ONE PESOS AND ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR PESOS AND 14/100 (Php1, ORDER 65/100(Php1,1840,141.65) Philippine Currency, including interest there171,954.14) Philippine Currency, including interest thereon, penalties and on, penalties and other charges and plus other legal expenses incident to other charges and plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and The petitioner through counsel filed this amended verified petition foreclosure and sale, the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, sale, the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will seeking an order from this Court, that after due notice, publication and Davao City, will sell at public auction on August 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., or sell at public auction on August 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, hearing, to order the cancellation from the records of the public responsoon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest dent, the City Civil Registrar of Davao, the Certificate of Live Birth of petiCity, to the highest bidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philbidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the tioner Regidtry No. 88-2979; to issue order directing the Local Civil Regisippine Currency, the following real property mentioned and described befollowing real property mentioned and described below together with all trar of Davao City to change the name in the Certificate of Live Birth with low together with all the improvements found thereon,to wit: the improvements found thereon,to wit: Registry Number 88-2320 from Harrold to James Jr., and to correct the name of Petitioner’s father from Jimmy to James TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-64165 TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-105198 “A parcel of land (Lot 15 , of the subdivision plan (LRC) ), Psd-183508 Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, the same being a portion of Lot 2-B-2-C-2-B, (LRC) Psd 16705, L.R.C. Rec. No. 11975), “A parcel of land (Lot 11 , Blk. -5 Psd-11-012768, being a portion of is hereby given due course and set for hearing on DECEMBER 6, 2021 at situated in the Barrio of Dumoy, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. ConLot 1335, CAD 102, Davao Cadastre ), situated in the District of Toril City of 2:00 in the afternoon, of which date and time any interested party may taining an area of FIVE HUNDRED EIGHT TWO (582) SQUARE METERS, Davao, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED (200) appear and show cause, if any, why said petition should not be granted. more or less.xxx” SQUARE METERS, more or less.xxx” Let this Order be published, at the expense of the petitioner, once a All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation above-stated time and date. above-stated time and date. in the City and Provinces of Davao, as determined by raffle in accordance with law. That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on September 16, 2021 without further notice. date, it shall be held on September 16, 2021 without further notice. Furnish the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Davao City and the Solicitor general with copy of this Order and each with a copy of the Petition, Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves who may oppose the same within fifteen (15) days from notice hereof. the title of the above-described real property and encumbrances thereon, the title of the above-described real property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. if any there be. SO ORDERED Davao City, Philippines, June 28, 2021. Davao City, Philippines, June 28, 2021. Gven this 10th day of June 2021 at Davao City, Philippines. For ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC For ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff RETRINA E. FUENTES Judge SUNNY D. MAURILLO SUNNY D. MAURILLO Sheriff IV Sheriff IV

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ing immortality for Manny Pacquiao. I am a Red Sox fan, and I can tell he wants to go out like Ted Williams did, hitting a home run in his last at bat. By the way, Ted Williams was also 42 when he did that.” “What a great experience,” said Lee, 29, who boasts a professional record of 12-1-2, 5 KOs. “I thought since he had just flown in from the Philippines, he would be a little tired and I could catch him with a few shots. But he was sharp, elusive, and unpredictable. Video tape does

not prepare you for his speed and the angles he fights from. His punches were coming from everywhere! Calling him elite would be an understatement.” “Sparring with Manny was definitely a learning experience,” said Rocha, 24, who scored a second-round knockout victory over James Bacon in June to improve his record to 17-1, 11 KOs. “Manny has a very awkward style to fight because his punches come from all directions. He has fast and heavy hands and

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS

Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, notice is hereby given that the late SPS. PABLO C. GUIRITAN and REMEDIOS D. GUIRITAN who died on February 26, 2015 and March 24, 2020 in Davao City ,that the deceased in time of their death left parcels of land with TCT No. 146-2011010297 with an area of TWO HUNDRED(200) SQUARE METERS more or less under the name of Pablo C. Guiritan and TCT No. 146-2013001518 with an area of ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN (111) SQUARE METERS more or less under the name REMEDIOS D. GUIRITAN has been the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS executed among their heirs, per DOC. NO.156; PAGE NO. 33; BOOK NO. 21 Series of 2021, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY. BEHN JOSEPH O. TESIORNA

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he throws punches in bunches. Manny Pacquiao and Errol Spence will kick off the promotional campaign side by side this Sunday, July 11, when they will appear for a

live televised press conference on FOX (and the FOX Sports app) beginning at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT. The hour-long program will feature commentary from former opponents Keith “One

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH Judicial Region Branch 11, Davao City

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF STATE OFVER S. VALDEZ with Prayer for the Issuance of Letters of Administration And DISTRIBUTION AND PARTITION OF THE ESTATE MARICHOU A. VALDEZ Petitioner x------------------------------x

SP. PROC. NO. R-DVO-21-02528-SP

ORDER A Verified Petition is filed by MARCHOU A. VALDEZ, for Letters of Administration and Distribution and Partition of the Estate of the late VER S. VALDEZ, a resident of Catalunan Grande, Davao City who died on October 27, 2019 leaving a certain bank deposits owned in common with the petitioner as the surviving spouse. VER S. VALDEZ is survived by the following: NAME RELATIONS RESIDENCES a) MARICHOU A. VALDEZ Surviving spouse 080 Cattleya St., Merville Subd., Tagum City, Davao del Norte b) RHODA MARINELA A. VALDEZ Legitimate 080 Cattleya St., Daughter Merville Subd., Tagum City, Davao del Norte c) CHRISTA MARIVER A. VALDEZ Legitimate 080 Cattleya St., Daughter Merville Subd., Tagum City, Davao del Norte d) CHRISTELA CHEER B. VALDEZ Legitimate Daughter Catalunan Grande, Davao City NOTICE is hereby given that on August 24, 2021 at 2:00 in the afternoon,the hearing is set before this Court, sitting at the Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Matina, davao City, on which date, time and place, all persons concerned may appear and contest the same. Let this Order be published, at the expense of the petitioner, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Davao City and Davao Provinces as determined by raffle in accordance with law. Let each of the heirs of the late VER S. VALDEZ be notified this Order. SO ORDERED.

ce world championship event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, MP Promotions and Man Down Promotions, can be purchased through t-mobilearena.com and axs.com. (Philboxing)

Republic iof the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH Judicial Region Branch 15, Davao City Rtc1dav015@judiciary. Gov. ph (082) 298-3336/09236095058

PETITION FOR THE ALLOWANCE OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF GRANT LYLE WHITLEDGE,

SPEC. PROC.CASE NO. R-DVO-21-02027-SP

LILIA B. CAÑEDO Petitioner x---------------------------------------------x

ORDER Petitioner assisted by counsel, filed a verified Petition praying, after notice and hearing, that: 1. the Last Will and testament of decedent GRANT LYLE WHITLEDGE be admitted for probate; and 2. the $10,881.91 US Dollar deposit held at Security Bank Account No. 0401-483917 be released to petitioner LILIA B. CAÑEDO in accordance with the decedent’s Last Will and Testament. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, notice is hereby given that the petition shall be heard before this Court, sitting on the 3rd floor, Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, on August 23, 2021 at 8:30 in the morning, at which date, time and place, all interested parties are hereby cited to appear and show cause if any, why said petition should not be granted. Let a copy of this Order be published ina newspaper of general circulation in the whole of Davao City for three (3)consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner, and likewise be posted in the bulletin board of the Regional Trial Court and City Hall both of Davao City. Furnish a copy this Order and Petition together with its annexes to the Register of Deeds of Davao City, Office of the Clerk of Court, and Regional Trial Court, Davao City. SO ORDERED

Given this 19th day of May, 2021, in Davao City, Philippine

Time” Thurman and “Showtime” Shawn Porter, who will offer their analysis before Pacquiao and Spence return to their training camps. Remaining tickets for the Pacquiao-Spen-

NANETTE G. LEMANA Presiding Judge

Davao City, Philippines, June 15, 2021

MARIO C. DUAVES Presiding Judge

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The PBA is set to open on Jul 16.

partners PBA to hold tripleheaders Sparring test Pacquiao until inaugural 3X3 tilt A

o make up for lost time, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will hold triple headers when it begins its 2021 season. “Games natin Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday ... Triple header tayo lagi pwera lang pag pumasok after a month ang 3X3,” said PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial in an online press conference. “’Pag pumasok na ang 3X3, double header na lang

po tayo.” The league, which opens on July 16 at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City, will follow a 10-day cycle instead of 14 days in a closed-circuit semi-bubble setup. The matches will begin at 12:30 p.m. and end by 7 p.m. Sunday games will start

at 2:30 p.m. Marcial assured that that 95 percent of the league, including players and staff have already been vaccinated against COVID-19. The Games and Amusement Board first announced the IATF’s approval of the PBA season Friday morning. Marcial said PBA teams also want to hold scrimmages ahead of the opening. PBA clubs have been training outside the NCR for

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In pursuance to Section 6 of Republic Act 8424 as amended by Republic Act 10963, also known as the TRAIN Law, the BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUERDO 113B-East Davao City, through our Sub-Technical Committee on Real property Valuation (STCRPV) had formulated and recommended the proposed revision of the 2017 Zonal Values of all real properties within its jurisdiction which was approved by the Technical Committee on Real Property Valuation (TCRPV) Last October 7, 2020. As a matter of course, we will be conducting a PUBLIC HEARING on July 23, 2021 @ 1:00 P.M., in accordance to RMO 312019. Due to experienced COVID-19 pandemic, the said Public Hearing will be conducted through Google Meet facility. All interested parties are encouraged to join the said hearing thru this link https://meet.google.com/gra-nkga-ran on the mentioned date.

MALIC M. UMPAR Revenue District Officer Chairman-STCPRV

two months just to prepare for the incoming season. “Ang mahalaga kung pwede silang magtune up games bago mag-16. Kahit hindi muna sa NCR. Kahit Pampanga, Batangas outside the NCR makapagtune up game sila, yun ang tatanungin namin sa DOH,” said Marcial. “’Pag simula ng games (itatanong natin kung) pwedeng magpractice dito sa NCR by July 16.” The league has decided to forgo with the traditional march. Instead they will hold a simple ceremony. “Wala nang parada, nandoon pa rin ang mga governors. May welcoming remarks ako ng kaunti. Simpleng simple lang,” said Marcial.

couple of left-handed fighters arrived at the Wild Card Gym on Thursday to test Manny Pacquiao ahead of his welterweight title unification bout against Errol Spence Jr. Sparring partners Alexis Rocha and Maurice Lee were both impressed with Pacquiao, who at 42 years old, remains a step ahead of up and coming fighters. Lee, who sparred with Floyd Mayweather in the past, stands 5-foot-10 and has a 12-1 pro record. “He’s sharp. Sharp first day, he already sharp,” said Lee in Team Pacquiao’s latest Youtube video. “I predict a decision win over Errol Spence. Possible a knockout.” Rocha, on the other hand, served as a sparring partner for the likes of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, Terence Crawford

and Jermain Taylor. He also stands 5-foot-10, just a half inch taller than Spence. Rocha said it’s difficult to handle a fighter like Pacquiao. “It’s different with Manny because of his awkwardness. It’s hard to figure him out there,” he said in an interview on ESNEWS. “When he let his hands go they come from different angles, it’s like what the hell is happening. Where are they coming from.” Although he thinks Pacquiao will have a difficult fight against Spence, he believes the Filipino champion will give a highly competitive bout. “Errol Spence is no joke. But you can’t count Pacquiao out. He basically blew out Keith Thurman. It’s a 50-50 fight in my opinion,” said Rocha.

izen Bienvenido Marañon provided the supporting goal. It was the first victory ever for a Filipino club in the AFC Champions League. Despite playing catch up with a 0-2 deficit, United City got a breakthrough when Hartmann was able to slide in a goal past the Chinese keeper in the 59th

minute. Ten minutes later, Hartmann attempted to score on a free kick which was fended by Beijing’s keeper. Fortunately, Marañon was in position to kick the ball in for the equalizer. Hartmann then capped United City’s impressive game with another goal in the 80th minute.

United City finally bags win at Beijing Guoan’s expense

nited City Football Club finally notched a win in the 2021 AFC Champions League, beating China’s Beijing Guoan, 3-2, late Thursday in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. It was Mark Hartmann who powered the reigning Philippines Football League champions with a brace, while newly naturalized cit-

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Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao trains for his fight against Errol Spence.

RUST NEVER SLEEPS Pacquiao shoots for boxing immortality: Roach

our days removed from flying around the world to Los Angeles, eight-division world champion and boxer laureate Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs), who hails from Sarangani Province in the Philippines, had the head gear on and sparred four rounds with two taller and younger southpaws at world-famous Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday. The small audience that observed the session included two people assigned by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) to collect a blood sample following his workout – the second time VADA has tested Manny this week. Manny has powered his way through jet lag to train two to three hours daily at Wild Card every afternoon while starting most mornings with runs at either Pan Pacific Park or running straight up the hills of Griffith Park to the iconic Hollywood Sign, followed by a series of 1,000 sit-ups. It is an extraordinary feat for any athlete, but for the 42-year-old amazin’ Manny, it is just a walk in the park. Manny takes on undefeated unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. (27-0, 21 KOs), from Desoto, Texas, in a blockbuster championship showdown that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The pay-perview will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. “Manny lives for the challenge and the competition. Manny loves hearing that the Las Vegas odds and the media favor Errol Spence,” said Freddie. “Manny knows it’s a tough fight – probably his toughest – but that’s why he began his conditioning so early in the Philip-

pines. Usually, jet lag keeps him out of the gym for one day the first week he arrives in Los Angeles. Not this time. He has been here every day, training two and half to three hours each afternoon. I usually hold off sparring the first week, but Manny insisted on sparring yesterday, so we brought in Maurice Lee (5’11) and Alexis Rocha (5’10), who went two rounds each with Manny. Manny has achieved so much in his boxing career and in his life. But everyone in camp can sense this fight has a special meaning. It is not just about beating a top pound-forpound fighter or winning more titles. This time it’s all about box-

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