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NEW YEAR RESO Take my maintenance meds, attend to shoulders: Sara STORY ON PAGE 2

A young sidewalk vendor blows a plastic horn to attract buyers along Ilustre Street in Davao City on Wednesday. Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio last month said she is prohibiting the selling of “torotot” in Davao City as it may cause the spread of Covid-19. Edge Davao

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President Rodrigo Duterte discusses matters with Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go while presiding over a meeting with key government officials prior to his talk to the people at the Malacañan Palace on Monday night. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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Take my maintenance meds, attend to shoulders: Sara By MAYA M. PADILLO

ayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has a very ordinary New Year’s resolution. On her list are: First, taking her maintenance medicines. Second, attending to her “slanted” shoulders. “Ang akoang New Year’s resolution consistent ko sa pag inum sa akoang maintenance medicines and pag attend sa akoang hiwi na shoulders,” the mayor said. The mayor shared that on December 24, 2021 she went to the doctor for a check-up due to the advice of her friends

who noticed that her shoulders are slanted. According to the doctor, the mayor seems to have pre-capular dismicha or mild scoliosis. “Kailangan daw ni siya i-PT (physical therapy). Pero sulti sa doctor dili na daw ni mag-progress into scoliosis,” she said.

Mayor Sara also said that she is recently taking maintenance medicines after taking a blood test when she was tested positive for Covid-19 in October this year. “Bag-o lang na ang akong maintenance kadtong nag Covid mi gikuhaan ko ug blood test and didto nakita sa akong mga tests nga if I continue on with this kind of blood test results, i need to drink my maintenance and medicines,” she said. Meanwhile, Mayor Sara

said she and her family will be celebrating the New Year at her mother Elizabeth Zimmermann’s house. The mayor also said she does not know if President Rodrigo Duterte will be joining them. “Ang New Year namo will be the same atong Christmas it will be didto sa balay sa among mama. Wala lang ko kabalo kung kinsa ang mangadto didto. But for our family it will be didto sa balay sa akong mama,” she said.

Specialist Jovelyn P. Lugo; City Administrator Atty. Al Aquino; and other city officials along with officials from the DENR-EMB Jay Cristoffer Bawiin of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Section; DENR-CENRO Zaldy Lumaan; and PENRO representative Kurshid Valles. With the opening of the new sanitary landfill, the DENR-EMB also allowed the closure of the existing dumpsite of the city with an allocation of P5.7 million while the City Government is also allocating another P20 million for the rehabilitation and closure of the dumpsite. The new sanitary landfill is a Category 3 and can accommodate 200 tons daily.

Jovelyn Lugo said the new sanitary landfill would only cater to residual wastes. Biodegradable wastes will be processed in the composting facility while recyclables will go to the central materials recovery facility. The sanitary landfill uses high-density polyethylene resin (HDPE) liner to prevent any leachate leakage that might contaminate the environment. Gas vents are also in place 50 meters apart to ensure that there will be no build-up of methane gas in the landfill. Leachate from the landfill will be directed to the wastewater treatment facility to ensure that only clean and safe water will be released

back to the environment. Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act mandates all LGUs to stop using controlled dumpsites and replace them with a sanitary landfill. In her message delivered by Allan Andrada, Mayor Michelle expressed her gratitude to the DENR for helping the City of Mati LGU finally operate its own sanitary landfill. The Mati City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Mati CiENRO) meanwhile appealed to all Matinians to religiously segregate their wastes so that the sanitary landfill would be maximized of its target lifespan of 8 years. (CIO MATI/ Cerlyn Cabanit)

29M sanitary landfill in Mati opens

P29-million sanitary landfill with a wastewater treatment facility has been inaugurated in the City of Mati on December 28, 2021. The newly-retrofitted Category 3 landfill facility is located in Sitio Tagbobolo, Barangay Sainz in the City of Mati. This is the third sanitary landfill in the province of Davao Oriental and the 9th in Davao Region. A simple ceremony was held to inaugurate and bless the said facility that was attended by Allan Andrada, representing Mayor Michelle Nakpil Rabat; City Engineering Department head Engr. Crosby Balaneg; Supervising Environmental Management

he Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued another set of advisories against several entities soliciting investments from the public without the necessary licenses: 1. Wow Negosyo, 2. Clearway Energy Inc. 3. U-Trade Beauty and Wellness Products Trading and U-Bet Trade International OPC, 4. Shopee888/ Shpoee888, 5. Meta Trading Corporation/One Meta Trading OPC, 6. Kinney Infotech Corporation, and 7. Crypto Asset For the complete list of advisories, you may visit https:// www.sec.gov.ph/investors-education-and-information/advisories/ Reports were received by the Commission from the public that We Al Th on Web Company/Wealth on Web Company/ Wow Company / Wow Trade’s (“WowTrade”) which was the subject of an SEC Advisory on 05 October 2021, has obtained the approval of its new “complan” for its new entity, Wow Negosyo. In connection with this representation circulating on social media (as shown below) from its posting on its website, the public is inquiring whether Wow Negosyo has been registered with the SEC. Based on the Commission’s data base, Wow Negosyo is not registered as a partnership nor as a corporation with the SEC. Hence, it is not authorized to solicit investments from the public as it has not secured prior registration and/or license to solicit investments from the Commission as prescribed under Section 8 of the Securities Regulation Code. CLEARWAY ENERGY INC. is allegedly developing a solar power station in the Philippines. The said company claims to be investing in power generation components, from which prospective investors will derive different benefits in accordance with their chosen investment. Their platform includes soliciting investment for the production of solar panels and the elec-

tricity generated thereon will be sold to the government, major mines and to different enterprises and from that, their prospective investors will automatically generate profits daily. U-TRADE BEAUTY AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS TRADING and U BET TRADE INTERNATIONAL OPC, headed by its CEO, Founder, and President PHOEBE EVANGELISTA GRACILLA, offers a passive income equivalent to 500% of his/her investment for a 25-day lock-in period. These Entry Dividends shall earn a total of 250% profit in just 32 days. On top of the abovementioned, there are also: Direct Referral Commission equivalent to 40% of the direct downline’s investment; Indirect Referral Commission equivalent to 1% of the chosen plan-investment of the indirect invite from the 2ndup to the 12thlevel; and Product Rebate equivalent to 1% of the value of product/s purchased by the downline. SHOPEE888/SHPOEE888 is enticing the public through social media platform or through its website and email shpoee888. com/app/and shpoee888@ gmail.com, to invest in said entity. As posted on its website, investors can join by registering first, then they can choose from any of the ten (10) VIP Levels with corresponding tasks. The investor allegedly can earn 8% up to 20% daily after completing the task. An investor can also earn from Php200.00 up to Php500,000.00 from Tier Bonus and for Direct Bonus. META TRADING CORPORATION/ONE META TRADING OPC is offering to the public its investment which would earn a Passive of 5% daily interest for twenty (20) days or for a total of 100% earnings for a 20-day period; 100% interest for the next five (5) days; 150% interest for the next ten (10) days; and 200% interest for the next 15 days, for a total of accumulated interest of 550% in just 50 days. It also of-

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Representatives of various local private groups and officials of the municipality of General Luna in Siargao Island meet on Tuesday afternoon (28 December 2021) to consolidate efforts to combat the adverse impacts of typhoon “Odette.”MindaNews photo by ROEL N. CATOTO

Waste-to-Energy project still pending at the Senate By MAYA M. PADILLO

he controversial Waste-To-Energy (WTE) project of Davao City remains pending in the Senate following its deliberation on November 15, 2021.

“At that time, November 15, 2021, WTE was deliberated by the Senate. Magkuha lang ta ug official update from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),” said Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday. The WTE project, planned in partnership with Davao City’s sister city Kitakyushu in Japan, has been reverted to DENR upon the recommendation of the Davao Regional Council (RDC 11). The city government of Davao started exploring

WTE as a waste management option about three years ago as the existing sanitary landfill nears full capacity. The city government has already purchased a 10-hectare lot for the project site in Barangay Biao Eskwela, Tugbok District. “WTE is a national government project. Ang Davao City is a beneficiary of that project and ang atoang participation sa project is the land and the construction of the road going to the property,” Mayor Sara said. Meanwhile, non-profit

environmental protection group Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) continues its call to discard the proposed WTE project in Davao City as according to the group the project is an epitome of environmental injustice, as the incinerator will be put up in a rural poor community. The group cited the institutionalized waste avoidance measures (such as a single-use plastic ban, refill-and-reuse systems, productive biodegradable waste management, and proper implementation of ecological solid waste management) as the most effective ways to reduce greenhouse emissions from wastes and not through WTE

Davao City extends financial aid to areas badly hit by typhoon Odette

he city government of Davao extended financial aid to areas battered by typhoon Odette declared under a state of calamity. Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said the assistance was taken from the city’s disaster funds and was approved by the Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) and the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP). Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Island, Guimaras, Bohol, Cebu, Southern Leyte, and Surigao del Sur will re-

ceive P1 million each while P500,000 each for the cities of Butuan, Iloilo, Cabadbaran, and Surigao. The municipalities namely Kitcharao, Cagwait, and Mainit will receive P300,000 each. “Remember kaning atoang disaster funds only be given to areas who all declared that they are in the state of calamity. If you find na kamo apektado sa typhoon Odette, if you find na wala na mention inyong city or municipality, it could be that we have not yet receive your declaration of the state of calamity,” Mayor

Sara said. Mayor Sara also thanked Vice Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and the City Council for conducting a special session for the approval of the assistance for the areas devastated by typhoon Odette. Meanwhile, the mayor also thanked the personnel of Davao Central 911, City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), and emergency doctors who were sent to the Municipality of Ubay, Bohol Province on December 19, 2021 for relief and rescue operations

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On how she will spend the New Year:

Ang New Year namo will be the same atong Christmas it will be didto sa balay sa among mama. Wala lang ko kabalo kung kinsa ang mangadto didto. But for our family it will be didto sa balay sa akong mama.”

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio

EDITORIAL Davao City debt-free in 2022 Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio announced that by the second half of 2022, Davao City will be debt-free.

Mayor Sara shared this information in line with the recent report of the Commission on Audit (COA) naming Davao City a part of the top 10 richest cities in the country based on the 2020 annual financial report.

Mayor Sara said the city is paying more than P200 million a year for the loans and is now down to the last loan of P70 million for next year.

Based on its consolidated 2020 Annual Financial Report for the Local Government, COA reported that Davao City’s wealth was at P23.664 billion with current assets (CA) of P14.172 billion and non-current assets (NCA) of P9.493 billion. The complete list of the top 10 richest cities in the country are Quezon City with total assets worth P452.333 billion in 2020; Makati City with total assets of P238.465 billion; the City of Manila with total assets of P76.547 billion; Pasig City with P49.548 billion; Cebu City with P34.754 billion; Mandaue City with P32.571 billion; Taguig City with P30.682 billion; Davao City; Caloocan City with PP22.203 billion; and Zamboanga City with total assets of P19.775 billion.

“For 2022, good news sa Davao City this will be the last year na magbayad ta og utang, after the second half of 2022, Davao City will be debt-free wala na ta’y bayaran nga loan or utang,” the mayor said on Monday.

She added that in the annual budget of 2023 the city will no longer pay the interest or principal on the loans and approximately P200 million to P300 million will be free for use by the city government of Davao. The mayor also said that this report will be part of her State of the City Address (SOCA), which was postponed to empathize with the victims of Typhoon Odette and rescheduled tentatively on January 24, 2022. What the mayor just reported speaks well about the financial management of the local government unit, particularly by the executive and legislative branches of the LGU.

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SERAFICA J. WEIS IBP DAVAO CORNER

A GAME OF CHANCE Dear IBP Davao,

I was part of a group caught in the act of illegal gambling 6 months ago. Now, I received summons from the court to appear for arraignment otherwise I will go to prison. The name on the summons was not mine but I know there were pictures of us engaged in illegal gambling. My friends told me that I can just pay the fine so that the case will be dismissed. How can I do this? What are my options? Last-Two Girl

A query from “Last-Two Girl”, goes this way. She was caught in the act 6 months ago for illegal gambling. She received summons from the court to appear for arraignment or she will go to prison. The name on the

summons was not hers but she knows there were pictures of her and the group engaged in the illegal gambling. Her friends told her just to pay the fine so the case will be dismissed. She asks how can she go about this and what are her options? Firstly, the illegal gambling game she mentioned was not specified whether it is a card game of “tong-its”, “mahjong”, or last two. Since she identified herself as “Last Two Girl” , it may be presumed she was engaged in this illegal numbers game, maybe as usher or solicitor, bettor , et cetera, which she did not state. It appears she /they were caught in the act, hence, inquest proceedings should have been proper. However, it “seems” it was filed under regular preliminary investigation, since she did not mention that they were de-

tained or brought for inquest or that she posted bail for her temporary liberty. Let us focus on the summons from the court for arraignment. Since it was not her name appearing in the summons, she may choose to ignore it. The name and address may have been inadvertently typed by the police officer who prepared the complaint since they were arrested as a group or by the personnel of the court charge with typing the summons. Chances are if the apprehending officers have an axe to grind against her or is really out to extract blood, then they may rectify their error by way of a motion. However, knowing how preoccupied our officers are with the ongoing pandemic, it is doubtful whether they would press on pursuing this. If she however , chooses to

appear before the court, she will be asked what is her real name and if she admits she was among those arrested involved in the illegal gambling game, the court will order the amendment of the information to reflect the true name of the accused. This may be a case of providing the adversary a bullet to shoot her. The advise to just pay the fine for purposes of expediency, in the present case is not prudent, considering the above circumstance. If one pays the fine, it would mean a record of conviction, not dismissal of the case, although, it may give one a sense of peace of mind. Since, the inadvertence was not due to “Last Two Girl’s fault, I would rather that she not provide a bullet to shoot her and take the chance that the case might be archived cause the named accused

cannot be found. Let the apprehending officers rectify their mistake, if they choose to do so, then she can later on exercise her options either to post a bail ( with a motion to lower the amount of bail recommended) and fight the case against her or make a motion to plea bargain to admit to a lower offense so she may pay a lower fine. I suggest, that she cross the bridge when she gets there. IBP Davao Corner is a weekly column of Integrated Bar of the Philippines- Davao Chapter, giving legal advice 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.

HENRYLITO D. TACIO THINK ON THESE!

FILIPINOS AND AMERICANS: THE DIFFERENCE When people know that I have been to the United States several times, they usually ask, “What is the difference between the Philippines and the United States?” My usual reply is, “Plenty.” With their eyes wide open, they inquire, “Can you name some?” In the Philippines, we have the smorgasbord called “Eat All You Can.” You can’t call it that way in the United States. If you tell that to Americans, they will probably think otherwise. The reason: That’s gluttony in the highest order. But those four words are still there, only scrambled. Instead, Americans name it “All You Can Eat.” It’s a restrained way of saying the same thing. You can eat anything you want and as long as you want. Unlike in the Philippines, the Americans have lots of choices. In our country, if we order soft drinks, the waiter usually gives you the kind of soft drink we want. When I was in New York in 2000, I ordered the soft drink I wanted. All of a sudden, I was bombarded with questions: “Classic or diet?” “In can or in a bottle?” “With ice or without ice?”

Out there, you have to really tell what you want since, as I stated earlier, there are lots of choices. When you order a beef steak, be sure to tell the waiter how you would like it to be cooked: rare (cooked with blood still present), medium rare (half-cooked), and well-done (cooked the way most Filipinos like or “just like charcoal,” as Americans tells us). Americans have specified meals to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. So, whatever left you have for breakfast could not be eaten for lunch since that food was intended for breakfast only. At one time, I ate my breakfast leftover and when my nephew saw it, he told me: “That’s for breakfast and not for lunch.” Breakfast is usually light, lunch is not too heavy, but you can eat like a king when it comes to dinner. This is the reason why most restaurants are fully-packed at night. In the Philippines, we can always find a table when we go to a restaurant. But that’s not the case in the US; don’t immediately occupy a vacant table. Instead, go to a waiting area. A waiter will come and ask you if you have a reservation. If you haven’t, he will ask

you how many people are there in the group. Once he gets this information, he will bring you to a table where the group can settle. If you go out for dinner with your American friends, be sure not to open the bill which the waiter usually places on the table upside down after eating. Don’t even peep how much is the total bill. If you do so, it means you are paying for the whole bill. Wait for the whole group to finish eating and then when the time comes to pay the bill, someone may ask, “How much do we need to pay?” If you are going out with your family, don’t worry about the kids running inside the restaurant. Generally, children are given crayons and coloring books in order for them to have something to do while waiting for the food. Grown-up children are given some puzzles or toys. Fast foods are a different story. When you enter, pictures of the food they are serving are displayed on top of the counter. The pictures look smaller. Don’t ever dare to order two or more since one order, for a Filipino, may mean good for two or three persons. Here in the Philippines, the pictures of food displayed are so

huge that you think it is enough to satisfy your hunger. But that is not the case; you will find the food too small for your stomach to be filled. Talking about children again, only children are supposed to be present in a children’s party. When my nephew celebrated his 8th birthday, and his parents threw him a party, he invited his friends and classmates. At 7 p.m., his friends and classmates arrived. The parents who brought them asked, “When do we need to pick our kids?” This is not the case in the Philippines. Parents usually accompany their kids who attend a children’s party. The grown-ups (including the yayas) end up joining the party and the fun is intended for the children only. Our usual greeting among male friends and acquaintances is a handshake or “beso-beso” among women. Out there in the US, they hug each other, whether male, female, or children. The first time I was there, I was having some problems hugging a male friend in front of so many people. I have observed that Americans may not have the best traffic rules but they follow them strictly.

In fact, even if there are no cars around if there is a stop sign, the drivers usually stop. The Philippines may have the best traffic regulations but Filipinos don’t follow them. It’s no wonder why kotong cops are well-known in this country. It was only there that I was able to learn to read maps. When my uncle Carl, aunt Aida, and myself traveled from Columbus, Ohio to Alpharetta, Georgia, all we had was an address and a map. “Where are we now?” my aunt, who drove the car, inquired as I looked at the map. There, you don’t get lost because signs abound. The United States is a very big country. Texas, for instance, is almost four times the size of the Philippines. That is why a car is a necessity for them and not a luxury. They don’t have jeepneys, pedicabs, skylabs and trisikads out there. Imagine walking 10-15 kilometers from your home to the nearest shopping center. These are just some of my observations on my travels and visit to the United States in recent years. I am sure other Filipinos who have the pleasure of going there have also different stories to tell.

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Sidewalk vendors at Agdao Public Market are busy displaying round-shaped fruits in anticipation for the large number of people who will buy fruits a few days before the New Year’s Day celebration. Edge Davao

DBM releases additional P1B for Odette-hit regions

he Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Wednesday it has released an additional P1 billion to local government units (LGUs) in regions ravaged by Typhoon Odette. The latest release follows the initial P1 billion released by the DBM last week after President Rodrigo Duterte pledged to release funds from his office to aid LGUs affected by the calamity in their recovery efforts. The DBM computed the following allocations for the respective Odette-hit regions: • Region IV-B - P84.38 million • Region VI - P248.35

million • Region VII - P202.66 million • Region VIII - P115.43 million • Region X - P84.37 million • Region XIII - 264.81 million “The allocations for the respective regions were computed based on the number of affected households and on the proportionate amount of damages incurred by Typhoon

Odette on the region’s infrastructure and agricultural sectors, as recently reported by the Department of Social Welfare and Development,” the DBM said. “The total funding requirement was also charged from the FY (fiscal year) 2021 Contingent Fund and shall similarly be downloaded to the respective authorized government servicing banks of the LGUs by the Bureau of the Treasury,” the DBM said. The DBM said it will issue a local budget circular to provide guidelines on the release and use of the financial assistance.

The confirmed fatalities due to Typhoon Odette has climbed from 59 on Tuesday to 63 on Wednesday, according to the latest report by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Twelve were still missing while 74 were injured. Meanwhile, the NDRRMC is still verifying 334 more reported deaths, 71 missing, and 1,073 injured. At least 531,128 houses were damaged — 358,834 partially and 172,294 totally. A total of P16,715,334,982 worth of damage in infrastructure and P5,517,549,728 in agriculture were also reported.

by then Environment Secretary Gina Lopez, who cited its destructive nature and potential for a disaster. She butted heads with economic managers of the Duterte administration, including Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, over mining. Lopez’s confirmation as secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources was denied by Congress in 2017, but not before she instituted the nationwide ban on openpit mining. The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, which

had been working to have Lopez’s order reversed, welcomed Cimatu’s decision on Tuesday. “As most mining applications propose the use of the open-pit method, this decision will enable the industry to contribute more to our country’s economic recovery, particularly from the devastating effects of this ongoing pandemic through investment promotion, job creation, and poverty alleviation,” it said in a statement. Thousands of mines worldwide have adopted this primary method, in-

cluding in Australia, Canada, and the USA, according to the lobby group. It added that open-pit mines can be operated safely, according to globally accepted standards, and can be rehabilitated properly in a manner that provides alternative and productive land use after the life of the mine. Chamber vice president for communications Rocky Dimaculangan said the DENR order was published in a major broadsheet on Dec. 25. Under the law, the order will take effect 15 days from publication.

DENR’s Cimatu lifts open-pit mining ban

nvironment Secretary Roy Cimatu has issued an order to lift a nationwide ban on openpit mining, which has been in effect since 2017. Mines and Geosciences Bureau Director Wilfredo Moncano confirmed the Cimatu’s order in a text message. The order covers mining of gold, silver, copper a,nd complex ores. Moncano also said there are at least four projects that are ready to proceed, now that the ban has been lifted. The open-pit mining ban was imposed in 2017

Globe extends bill rebates, due dates for customer affected by Odette

lobe Telecom Inc. said Tuesday it is extending bill rebates and payment due dates for affected Globe At Home and Globe Platinum and Postpaid mobile customers up to January 2, 2022. The extension was made as the company continues its restoration efforts especially in the areas hit by Typhoon Odette. In a statement, Globe said eligible Globe Platinum and Postpaid mobile customers will receive SMS notifications on prorated rebates, and can pay their bills beyond their due date or before the January 2, 2022 extension. There will be no payment-related service disconnection during this time, it said. Eligible Globe At Home Postpaid customers meanwhile will see the rebate adjustment in their bill, it added. “The devastation caused by typhoon Odette has been most difficult for many. We understand how crucial connectivity is at this time. In areas hit hardest, we hope these offers will help alleviate the concerns of our customers as we work round the clock to fully restore our

network services,” said Darius Delgado, Globe’s head of Consumer Mobile Business. Globe earlier offered a one-day unlimited text to all networks to typhoon-affected Globe and TM prepaid customers. The promo came with unlimited calls to Globe and TM numbers. Affected customers also received a free onemonth subscription to KonsultaMD. “We assure our Globe At Home customers that we’re doing our best to bring back broadband connectivity in affected areas as soon as possible. We hope this extension will help ease the concerns of our customers and find joy and peace of mind during this holiday season,” said Barbie Dapul, Globe At Home vice president for Marketing. Globe said its Libreng Tawag and Libreng Charging (LTLC) stations continued to be set up across Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan. The telco is also providing free and unlimited GoWiFi in select malls, government offices and airports in Visayas and Mindanao areas affected by Typhoon Odette.

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Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez says the agency will release Livelihood Seeding Program (LSP) Negosyo sa Barangay cards to small scale businesses areas affected by Typhoon Odette starting Thursday. Presidential Photo

DTI 11 maximizes ALS 2 status to intensify consumer advocacy DBP launches loan program for renewable energy projects

he Development Bank of the Philippines said it launched a new loan program to support solar power developers in the country. DBP’s Solar Merchant Power Plant Financing Program seeks to support funding for power developers who intend to sell electricity through the wholesale electricity spot market, DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa said in a statement. The loan facility has a longer tenor of up to 12 years with a one year grace period on principal payment, the state-run lender said. “DBP is ready to provide financing to viable solar power developers for their capital expenditures such as the construction or expansion of their infrastructure facilities, acquisition of ma-

chineries and equipment, among others,” Herbosa said. Qualified borrowers are entitled to a maximum loanable amount of up to 60 percent of the total project cost for projects located in Luzon and up to 50 percent for projects in the Visayas, DBP said. Reimbursements can also be availed by eligible solar merchant power projects provided that the completed project does not exceed one year from the date of completion, it added. Herbosa said this would boost the government’s goal of increasing solar photovoltaic capacity in the country from 2.16 Gigawatts in 2020 to 15.39 GW in 2030. The Department of Energy aims for renewable energy to account for 35 percent of the country’s total power mix by 2030.

With the Davao Region being under Alert Level System (ALS) 2, limited face-to-face activities have been allowed. Thus, the office, through its Consumer Protection Division, has taken advantage of this to reach more clients, especially those in the far-flung barangays. The DTI 11 field offices in Davao City and in the provinces have visited the far-flung barangays in their respective areas of jurisdiction to disseminate consumer-related information materials, and personally respond to related questions and concerns. The latest of which were done last December 1 and 10 in To-

ril and Calinan districts (Davao City), respectively. It is worth noting that since the start of the pandemic last year, DTI 11 adopted various online platforms to continue with its consumer advocacy campaign. It was the much-needed shift to ensure compliance with the minimum public health standards (MPHS). However, this move has its limitations since only those consumers who have access to the internet can particcipate in the virtual activities. DTI 11 Regional Director Maria Belenda Q. Ambi shared that since the consumer advocacy team members can already

conduct limited physical activities, they chose to reach the consumers in the hard-to-reach areas. “This aims to create awareness among the consumers in areas where internet and social media are inaccessible to them. But this was only done when we were already permitted to do so after we were placed under ALS 2, particularly in Davao City. . The team reached out to the barangay officials to briefly introduce the services of the agency and personally hand over the brochures and flyers on the fair trade laws, product standards, and DTI projects and services, as well as the soft copies of the video clips produced under the Konsyumer, Sagot Kita! campaign. In the meantime, the hardware stores in the said areas were given a seminar

ment. These could be offset partly by price rollbacks in domestic petroleum products and the peso appreciation, the BSP said.

“Looking ahead, the BSP will continue to monitor emerging price developments to help achieve its primary mandate of price stability that is conducive

to balanced and sustainable growth of the economy,” the central bank said. November inflation eased to its 4-month low of 4.2 percent, but still hover-

he Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 11 has maximized the current quarantine status of the region to intensify its promotion of consumer welfare and protection.

on the product standard markings, and were encouraged to be vigilant of the proliferation of substandard products in the market. A total of nine barangays and four hardware stores were visited during this leg. Ambi noted that such an initiative will continue in the upcoming year as the agency is remains steadfast in empowering consumers on their rights and responsibilities. The local trade official emphasized that they will maximize both the online and physical avenues to continue with their mandate to produce more empowered consumers. “As a way forward, we are looking at forging partnerships with the barangays in the far-flung areas to conduct consumer education activities regularly,” Ambi said. DTI11

ing above the government target of 2 to 4 percent. The BSP earlier said it would maintain its target inflation rate of 2 to 4 percent until 2024.

December inflation likely within 3.5 to 4.3 percent range: BSP

nflation in December could settle within the 3.5 to 4.3 percent range, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said Wednesday. Higher electricity rates

and an uptick in food prices due to weather events are the major sources of inflationary pressures for the month, BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said in a state-

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PERSONA NON GRATA. The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Executive Board tackles the rift between athletics chief, Dr. Philip Ella Juico, and Olympic pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena during a meeting at the East Ocean Seafood Restaurant in Pasay City on Tuesday (Dec. 28, 2021). The board approved the recommendation of the POC ethics committee that declared Juico as persona non grata. (Photo courtesy of POC)

POC declares Juico persona non grata

he Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Executive Board has approved the recommendation of its Ethics Committee that declared athletics chief, Dr. Philip Ella Juico, as persona non grata—an offshoot of Juico’s rift with Olympic pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena. “The POC approved the recommendation of the Ethics Committee declaring Juico as persona non grata,” said Tolentino after the POC Executive Board meeting at the East Ocean Seafood Restaurant in Pasay City on Tuesday. “We do not recognize him anymore as presi-

dent of PATAFA [Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association] until the new election of its president.” Tolentino said the PATAFA maintains the POC’s recognition as the national association for the sport despite the sanction on Juico. He added that all of the

association’s officers are also recognized by the POC. The sanction stemmed from the Ethics Committee’s investigation that concluded that Juico “harassed” Obiena by making “malicious public accusations”. The committee report said Obiena, a finalist at the Tokyo Olympics and Asian men’s record holder, was accused and maligned publicly by Juico in media in November for allegedly falsifying his liquidation report on his Ukranian coach Vitaly Petrov’s salaries. The report also said the

for goaltending on a layup by Jalen Green to put Houston on top with 2 ½ minutes left. But the Lakers challenged the call, and it was overturned. Carmelo Anthony made a 3-pointer a few seconds later to extend the lead to 120-116. James added two free throws after that and his one-handed dunk after a turnover by Houston made it 124-116 with less than 90 seconds to go. Kevin Porter Jr.’s 3-pointer got Houston within five before James struck again, making a layup to extend the lead to 126-119 with less than a minute remaining. James made four free throws after that to secure the victory. Green, the second overall pick in this year’s draft, led

the Rockets with 24 points after missing 15 of the last 16 games with a strained left hamstring. The Lakers took the lead by scoring the last five points of the third quarter and opened the fourth with a 6-0 run to make it 103-92 with 11 minutes to go. Green got Houston going after that, making two 3-pointers during a 10-2 spurt that cut the deficit to 105-102. The Lakers led by four later in the fourth when Armoni Brooks stole a bad pass from James and dished it to Green, who hit another 3-pointer. David Nwaba added a free throw after a loose ball foul two seconds later to tie it at 111 with 6 ½ minutes remaining.

LeBron, Westbrook triple-doubles power Lakers past Rockets

OUSTON — LeBron James and Russell Westbrook both had triple-doubles and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a season-high, five-game skid with a 132-123 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night (Wednesday, Manila time). James had 32 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his third triple-double this season. Westbrook scored 24 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his seventh of the season. Houston stuck around for most of the night, but James took over late to allow the Lakers to pull away and hand the Rockets their fifth consecutive loss. The Rockets trailed by one when James was called

accusations on Obiena insinuated theft. Rowing association president Patrick Gregorio heads the Ethics Committee. Eleven of the 15-member POC Executive Board approved the committee recommendation, which will be ratified by the General Assembly in its January meeting. POC honorary president Ricky Vargas, first vice president Al Panlilio, second vice president Richard Gomez, treasurer Cynthia Carrion-Norton, auditor Joaquin Loyzaga, and board members

David Carter, Dr. Jose Raul Canlas, and Pearl Managuelod favored the recommendation, along with Athletes’ Commission head Nikko Huelgas and Secretary General Edwin Gastanes. Charlie Ho of netball and International Olympic Committee Representative to the Philippines Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski abstained. Tolentino did not vote as he presided over the meeting in the absence of chairperson Steve Hontiveros. Juico is the second NSA official to be declared persona non grata after Go Teng

LeBron James goes 11 for 19 in 39 minutes of action. PHOTO: AP

Kok, who was also the PATAFA president when then POC chief Jose Cojuangco Jr. slapped the sanction in 2011. The POC, Tolentino said, assured the 26-year-old Obiena that he will represent the country in various overseas competitions in 2022, including the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi in May and the 19th Asian Games in Huangzhou in September. “If PATAFA won’t endorse him, which I doubt they would, then we will,” Tolentino said.

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NOTICE OF LOSS NOTICE is hereby given that the Final Contract/Policy with Contract No.100-51562-0issuedby LOYOLA PLANS CONSOLIDATED, INC. to MARIA EDELIZA M. PEREZ was lost. Any transaction entered into shall be null and void. Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 15 Davao City IN RE: PETITITON FOR CANCELLATION OF CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH SP. PROC. NO. R-DVO-21-03883-SP (LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY NO. 89-7835) IN THE NAME OF QUINNE ANN FOR: PETITION FOR CANCELLATION EMBORNAS CASTARDO, OF LIVE BIRTH, ETC. QUINNY ANNE CREER EMBORNAS Petitioner, -versus CARLITO M. CASTARDO, MARY ANN GIRLIE EMBORNAS BUNOZ, and the LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF DAVAO CITY Respondents. X---------------------------------------------------X

ORDER This is a verified petition praying for the Court to: 1) declare void the Certificate of Live Birth with Local Civil Registry No. 89-7836; 2) direct the Local Civil Registrar of Davao City to cancel the Certificate of Live Birth with Local Civil Registry No. 89-7836; and 3) uphold the validity of Certificate of Live Birth bearing Local Civil Registry No. 9845304 signed by Mary Ann Girlie Creer Embornas containing the name the petitioner allegedly has always used and prefers to use. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, the petition shall be heard on March 4, 2022 at 8:30 A.M. at the session hall of this Court, which of date, hour and place, all interested persons are hereby cited to appear and who cause, if they have any, why this petition should not be granted. Let a copy of this Order be published before the hearing date all at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Davao once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks. Further the Davao City Civil Registrar and the Solicitor General copies of this Order. SO ORDERED. Davao City, Philippines, November 12, 2021.

(SGD.) MARIO C. DUAVES Presiding Judge

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS) Mortgagee, ` - versus - EMILIANA JABOL, married to RICARDO JABOL Mortgagor/s X----------------------------------------X

EJF REM CASE NO. 17,187-21 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 foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the above-mentioned mortgagee against EMILIANA JABOL married to RICARDO JABOL with postal address at LOT 26, BLK 2, Hubbard St., Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of November 1, 2021 amounts to TWO MILLION FIFTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT Pesos & 73/100 (P 2,050,888.73) Philippine Currency, including interest thereon, penalties and other charges, and 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 JANUARY 27, 2022 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Matina, Davao City, to the highest bidder for CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the real property together with all its improvements found thereon particularly described below, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-123025 “A parcel of land (Lot 26, Block 2 of the subdivision plan Pcs-11-000432, being a portion of Lots 547-C-1; 547-C-2; 547-C-3; 547-C-4; 547-C-5 and Lot 547-C-6, all of PSD-32269), situated in the Barrio of Agdao, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao, xxx Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY (250) SQUARE METERS, more or less xxx” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

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to the kababayans greatly affected by typhoon Odette. Based on the report of Central 911 head Emmanuel Jaldon the team, who

already returned to Davao City on December 26, 2021, covered four hard-hit areas of Bohol namely the island of Pitogo and municipalities

of C.P Garcia, Loboc and Inabanga. The team’s main focus was Ubay and the 22 barangays of Pitogo Island and conducted medical missions, slight debris clear-

REGION XI MINING CONSULTATION FOR THE PRIORITY PROJECTS

In celebration of the 123rd Founding Anniversary of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), MGB Regional Office (RO) No. XI hosted a Mining Consultation for the Priority Projects in Region XI with a theme, “Mining Priority Projects as Economic Drivers during the Pandemic”, held on November 29, 2021, at Eden Nature Park & Resort, Toril, Davao City. This first-of-its-kind event was initiated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary for Attached Agencies, Mining, and Muslim Affairs and Supervising Undersecretary for Forest Management Bureau and the Director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB). The event was participated by DENR Usec. Jim O. Sampulna, MGB Director Atty. Wilfredo G. Moncano and Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Director William P. Cuñado, Assistant Regional Executive Director Victor T. Billones, MGB RO No. XI Regional Director Atty. Jasper Alberto H. Lascano and their Technical Personnel, and representatives from the six (6) mining contractors, which presented the status of their respective Mining Projects in line as Mining Priority Projects for its potentially valuable contribution to the country’s economic recovery. Further, these companies took the opportunity to seek the assistance of the DENR, EMB, and MGB on the issues and concerns for the commencement of their projects.

“We, at MGB XI, are always ready to assist mining companies in their operation and our personnel will always extend the service during the implementation of the mining projects”, said RD Lascano. DENR officials, in return, assured their full support and assistance to the mining contractors but clarified that it should ensure and uphold Responsible Mining pursuant to Republic Act No. 7942 or otherwise known as the “Philippine Mining Act of 1995”. Both parties ensured commitments on the said consultation. “I encourage each and every one of you to be part of the good news of the economic development of the country, not because you are dollar earners, but because you practice responsible mining”, USec Sampulna said. In the photo (R-L) are DENR Undersecretary Jim Sampulna, MGB Director Wilfredo Moncano, EMB Director William Cuñado and MGB XI Regional Director Jasper Alberto Lascano.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL 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. PONCIANO B. PUDE and DIONESIA U. PUDE who died intestate on July 19,2013 and February 6, 2009 in Davao City without a will leaving parcels of land with TCT NO. 15425 located at Langub, Talomo district containing a total area of TWENTY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY FIVE (29,995) square meters more or less and TCT NO. CL-3781 located at Matina Biao, Tugbok, District Davao City containing an total area of TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY TWO square meters more or less, executed among their heirs. Per Doc. 72; Page no. 16; Book No. 168; Series of 2019 of the Notary Public Atty. SALVADOR M. BIJIS. 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. 18,181-21

- versus LONY AGABAN, married to ANGELINA AGABAN Mortgagor/s 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 LONY AGABAN married to ANGELINA AGABAN with postal address at #123 LOT 6, BLK 2, DALIA ST., DONNASVILLE SUBD., BARRIO PAMPANGA, DAVAO CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of October 1, 2021 amounts to P 3,761,007.61 Philippine Currency, including interest thereon, penalties and other charges, and other legal expenses incident of foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on JANUARY 13, 2022 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, with all its improvements found thereon particularly described below, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-114829 “A parcel of land (Lot 6, Blk 2 of the Psd-11-016124, xxx) situated in the Barrio of Pampanga, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao, xxx Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED NINETY TWO (192) SQUARE METERS, more or less xxx” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

ing, psychological first aid, and medical services in the evacuation centers. “They consumed all the medical supplies and endorsed the remaining ones to the municipal health office of Ubay and Pitogo,” Mayor Sara said. The team also catered to several emergencies like vehicle crashes and responded to one open water rescue of a capsized banca in Pitogo island. The teams covered and conducted medical missions on the small island under C.P. Garcia municipality. “And being the first on the ground our assessments and working teams provided very valuable information for all the other national agencies who came,” the mayor said. The medical teams catered to a total of 2, 479 patients and cleared roads in 24 barangays. On the other hand, the city government of Davao also sent heavy equipment to Surigao City to help in the clearing operations. By Maya M. Padillo

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE SPOUSES JAIME MATURAN GONZALES AND CATALINA ILANO GONZALES 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 spouses JAIME MATURAN GONZALES and CATALINA ILANO GONZALES, who died intestate on July 11, 2014 and April 22, 2020 in Davao City, respectively, leaving a parcel of land situated in Davao City, containing an area of one hundred twenty (120) square meters more or less, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-244850 has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE executed among their heirs. Per Doc. 186; Page No. 39; Book No. CDXIII; Series of 2021 of the Notary Public Atty. JOSE DIONISIO N. GUEVARA, JR.. Notary Public Atty. SALVADOR M. BIJIS. Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City

SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS) Mortgagee, - versus - APOLONIA U. SUMILE, married to BERNELITO C. SUMILE Mortgagor/s X--------------------------------------------X

EJF REM CASE NO. 18165-21 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 foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee - SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS) against APOLONIA U. SUMILE married to BERNELITO C. SUMILE with postal address at LOT 8, BLK 2, #14 Bethlehem St., St. Anthony Village, Barrio Mamay, Davao City; the indebtedness of the mortgagors as of October 1, 2021 amounted to TWO MILLION THIRTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY NINE Pesos & 13/100 CENTAVOS (Php 2,013,149.13) Philippine Currency, including interest thereon, penalties and other charges, 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 JANUARY 13, 2022 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Benigno S. Aquino Bldg., Candelaria St., Ecoland, Matina, Davao City, to the highest bidder for CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the real property together with all its improvements existing thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-129993 “A parcel of land (Lot 8, Block 2, Pcs-11-000769, being a portion of Lots 2-C and 555-C, Psd-11-018571), situated in the Barrio of Mamay, 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 FEBRUARY 24, 2022, without further notice.

That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on FEBRUARY 10, 2022, without further notice.

That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on FEBRUARY 10, 2022, at the same time and place without further notice.

Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title herein above-described real property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the above-described real property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the titles herein above-described real property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

DECEMBER 2, 2021, Davao City, Philippines.

ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff (SGD.) IRVIN PAUL L. CUBELO Sheriff IV

Davao City, Philippines, December 06, 2021.

Davao City, Philippines, DECEMBER 1, 2021

ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff (SGD.) ROBERT M. MEDIALDEA Sheriff IV

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

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fers active income of Direct Referral Commission, Indirect Referral Commission, Boost-Up Commission and Share Pool Bonus. KINNEY INFOTECH CORPORATION entices the public to invest by offering a “PROJ-

ECT PLAN” starting from Php5,000.00 (Basic Plus) up to Php40,000,000.00 (Supreme) that guarantees a return of up to Php93,000.00 within the period of six (6) months. CRYPTO ASSET, headed by its President and CEO JANUS ALFONSUS ALVEZ TISALONA, is offering an investment oppor-

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. 18,198-21

- versus - EUGENIO ERONICO, married to CHARITA ERONICO Mortgagor/s X----------------------------------------X

tunity to the public with a minimum amount of investment of Php 1,000 with four options to choose from. The money invested is said to be used by CRYPTO ASSET in its crypto trading through UNLITRADE platform and GPU mining farm activities. We are reminding the public to exercise caution when dealing

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

SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS) Mortgagee,

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-132158 “A parcel of land (Lot 7-E-2-A-2-A-21, Psd-11-020014, being a portion of Lot 7-E-2-A-2-A, Psd-11019887), situated in the Barrio of Lanang, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED TEN (210) 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 FEBRUARY 17, 2022, without further notice. Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title herein above-described real property/ies and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Davao City, Philippines, December 15, 2021.

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

EJF REM CASE NO. 18,193-21

- versus ROLANDO L. PEREZ, married to JULIET Q. PEREZ 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 SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM against the mortgagor/s EUGENIO ERONICO married to CHARITA ERONICO, with postal address at LOT 7-E-2-A-A-21, # 21 Molave Street, Bayside Subdivision, Lanang, 8000 Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of September 1, 2021 amounted to ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY THREE PESOS & 84/100 (Php1,179,723.84), Philippine Currency, including interest thereon, penalties and other charges 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 JANUARY 20, 2022 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 together with all its improvements found thereon particularly described below, to wit:

with individuals or groups soliciting investments for and on their behalf. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SEC CANNOT GUARANTEE THE RECOVERY OF YOUR MONEY. Those who act as salesmen, brokers, dealers or agents in selling, convincing or recruiting people to invest in illegal

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the above-mentioned mortgagee against ROLANDO R. PEREZ, married to JULIET Q. PEREZ, with postal address at LOT 68, BLK 3, Jellyfish Street, Phase 4, Zone 9, DDF Village, Mandug, 8000 Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of October 1, 2021 amounts to ONE MILLION SIX THOUSAND SIXTY TWO PESOS & 92/100 (Php1,006,062.92) including interest thereon, penalties and other charges, and other legal expenses incident of foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on JANUARY 20, 2022 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 together with all its improvements found thereon particularly described below, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-76680 “A parcel of land (Lot 68, Block 3, Psd-11-005735, xxx), situated in the Barrio of Lapanday, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. xxx Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED (200) 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 FEBRUARY 17, 2022, without further notice. Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title herein above-described real property/ies and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Davao City, Philippines, December 9, 2021.

ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff (SGD.) RONNA M. NEMEÑO Sheriff IV

schemes may be prosecuted and held criminally liable under Section 28 of the Securities Regulation Code (SRC) and penalized with a maximum fine of FIVE MILLION PESOS (P5,000,000.00) or a penalty of TWENTY-ONE (21) YEARS OF IMPRISONMENT or both. Furthermore, the names

of all those involved will be REPORTED TO THE BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE (BIR) so that the appropriate penalties and/or taxes be correspondingly assessed. The Commission also highly encourages our LGUs to double check in approving the permits of these businesses and their owners.

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. 18,182-21

- versus - CRISPIN D. DE PAZ, (MARRIED TO MARINA DE PAZ) Mortgagor/s X--------------------------------------X

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM or SSS, against CRISPIN D. DE PAZ married to MARINA DE PAZ, with postal address at 169 STARCROSS STREET, LOT 14, BLOCK 12, DAVAO FARMS VILLAGE, AGDAO, 8000 Davao City, to satisfy the indebtedness which the mortgagors failed and refused to pay as of September 1, 2021 in the sum of Php 1,030,151.20, Philippine Currency, including interest thereon, penalties and other charges, also secured by the said mortgage, the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on JANUARY 20, 2022 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 its improvements found thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-105142 “A parcel of land (Lot 14, Block 12 of the subdivision plan Pcs-11-000432, being a portion of Lot 547-C-1; 547-C-2; 547-C-3; 547-C-4; 547-C-5 and Lot 547-C-6; all of Psd-32269), situated in the Barrio of Agdao, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) 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 FEBRUARY 17, 2022, without further notice. Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title herein above-described real property/ies and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Davao City, Philippines, December 15, 2021. ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff (SGD.) SANTI JULIAN SOLOMON Sheriff IV

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VOL.14 ISSUE 243 • DECEMBER 30-31, 2021- JANUARY 1-3, 2022

GAME CHANGER

hen coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first reported in Wuhan, China, the Philippines never thought it would experience what China had gone through.

But due to international travel, and because of the influx of visitors from other countries, the Philippines was not spared. By March of 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was reported. Since the number of those infected with SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes the disease, increased. While most of the infected recovered, there were those who did not survive the ordeal. Among those who perished from the disease were fashion designer Ito Curata (60), former Cebu congressman Antonio Cuenco (84), ex-Senator Alfredo Lim (90), ex-Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman Sixto Brillantes (80), bishop Oscar Cruz (85), vlogger Lloyd Cadena (26), screenwriter Nestor Torre, Jr. (92), singer Victor Wood (75), Davao del Sur governor Douglas Cagas (77), former Senator Heherson Alvarez (80) and former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Manuel Morato (87). Even doctors were not spared: Dr. Greg Macasaet and his wife Evalyn, both anesthesiologists at the Manila Doctors Hospital; Dr. Raul Jara, former president of the Philippine Heart Association; Dr. Leandro Resurrecion III, of the Philippine Children’s Medical Center; Dr. Kharen Abat-Senen, lone neonatologist in Valenzuela City; and Dr. Sally Gatchalian, head of the Philippine Pediatric Society. But there were some who survived. One of those who was lucky to come out alive after fighting the dreaded disease is Dr. Teodofredo Esguerra, whose story I wrote for EDGE Davao. Another one is Dr. Rafael R. Castillo, who shared his bout in his column in Philippine Daily Inquirer. Then, there’s Dr. Roy B. Ferrer, who is currently an assistant secretary of health. He was formerly the acting president and chief executive officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Dr. Ferrer was infected with the COVID-19 virus at the height of the pandemic in November last year. He was admitted to the intensive care unit at the Southern Philippine Medical Center (SPMC) for two weeks as he suffered from severe form (“critical stage”) of pneumonia caused by COVID-19. “I was admitted right away because of persistent cough and oxygen desaturation,” Dr. Ferrer recalled. “I was closely monitored and as the days passed by, my oxygen desaturation became low. My coughing was so intense that breathing became difficult. My doctor advised that I had to be intubated. My daughter Carmelle, who was a first-year internal medicine resident physician at that time, gave consent. She was so worried and was always crying at that time.” But Dr. Ferrer survived the ordeal. When he was getting better, he was transferred to another room where he stayed for a week. His wife, Lalaine, was also infected but she only experienced the moderate form of the disease. Her

complaints were throat itchiness and joint pains. She was admitted to the COVID ward to monitor her heart because she has skipped beats. After 10 days, she was finally released. Dr. Ferrer, on the other hand, went home after his 21st day of treatment with a negative repeat swab. “My stay at the ICU for two weeks made me closer to my Creator as I was always praying day and night to spare not only me but other afflicted frontliners as well from this ordeal,” Dr. Ferrer said. It wasn’t until six months later after the horrible ordeal that the couple finally had control over their lives again. “After going through all that, we started to do moderate exercises to regain our usual strength,” Dr. Ferrer said. Then, they decided to climb Mount Apo, the country’s highest peak (whose elevation is 2,954 meters above sea level). “I love to go biking and getting the glimpse of Mount Apo on the road is an additional bonus,” he said. His wife was cautious at first but knowing that her husband will be with her, she finally relented. So, on the eve of Mother’s Day (May 9, 2021), the couple jumped off via the Maag trail – after passing through all the requirements needed to scale Mount Apo, including medical clearance of course. After taking the orientation at the Kidapawan Tourism Office, the couple were ready for the adventure. “The first day of our climb was really tough,” recalled Dr. Ferrer, now in his late 50s. “The slowly ascending terrain, the climbing and jumping and going through rough trails was really challenging and exhausting.” The climb would not be possible without their guide and porters: Ver, Michael, and Joel. “They made our climb ‘lighter’ for us,” he said. “During the course of the trail, I experienced leg cramps. We had to stop for a while to take the much-needed rest.” Although scaling Mount Apo was challenging for the couple, the sights they encountered along the way were worth it. “Along the way, despite being exhausted, we were refreshed by the beauty of the endemic flora and the fauna of the Davao icon,” he said. “Definitely breathtaking scenes captured our eyes; they were no longer imagined. We took the hike and climbed at a stride – at our own pace. Once he gasped for breath, Dr. Ferrer tapped his guide asking him to take a rest and enjoy the sight. “We had our lunch at the first watering hole,” he said. “We had fresh spring water and a tasty meal cooked by our guide Ver. Indeed, it was cool and refreshing. The water was better than the bottled water I was carrying.” His wife Lalaine was more relaxed than him on the climb. “I would say, it’s with my weight I think. But seriously, it’s me who was on the critical stage, right? Well,

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MOUNT APO

HENRYLITO D. TACIO so much for excuses. She’s really ‘stronger’ than me on the climb,” he admitted. They reached the Maag bunk house at four in the afternoon. But they set up a tent not so far from a beautiful lake on the site. “We rested after eating our dinner,” he said. “We slept like babies. The exhaustion left the rain and very cold foggy night almost unnoticed. My thermal pants and jacket, socks, and malong seemed useless as the coldness of the night still managed to penetrate our skin.” They were so tired that they never noticed the rain soaked some of the clothes they brought with them. They woke up at 4 am the following day. After taking coffee and sandwiches and saying the morning prayer, they jumped off to the summit. “Behold the view of Mount Apo Summit on a clear sky when the sun rose at 5 in the morning,” he wrote later. “The trek ahead was winding with shrubs and short grasses on the way up. We ate our breakfast at 9000 feet above sea level. We can see a sea of clouds beneath us and the camp site view and the geothermal plant were so minute.” While eating their breakfast at the top of Mount Apo, Dr. Ferrer and his wife sat beside each other and took time to have a glimpse of the sea of clouds beneath them. “When we were small kids, we were told heaven is where you are in the clouds,” he penned. “I felt heaven at this very moment, when I sat beside my wife Lalaine watching the sea of clouds beneath us.” After that magical moment, they continued their trek going up by passing through caves of cogon grasses. “It was our first time to see cogon grass taller than sugar cane,” he said. “Passing through, we have to protect our eyes not to be hit by cogon grasses or they would cause injury or harm our eyes.” The thinning of air at this stage of the ascent was already obvious. They crossed big stones, shrubs and wild berries on the trail. It was a big

courtesy of DR. ROY FERRER help that they have trekking poles for fifty something folks. But the most challenging part was when they were nearer the top, which is almost a vertical climb. “You have to have good grips and shoes when climbing at this stage,” he said. “My very good guide and porter buddies were very attentive to us. Lalaine and I reached the summit at 12 noon in a clear sky.” Now, it was time to thank God for their second lives. “We thanked the Almighty for keeping us safe, for healing us, for all the blessings, and for the clear sky,” Dr. Ferrer said. “We ask the Lord to continue to bless us, our family and friends!” They stayed at the summit for an hour. Then, it was time for them to go down. On descent, still on the uppermost level, there were boulders to conquer. They took their lunch in a cave. “It was the most delicious lunch (bulalo) we had on the trail,” he said. After the sumptuous lunch, they rested for a while. “The place was so clean,” he observed. “No vandals. We carried all our garbage with us.” They continued their descent as the weather started to become gloomy. Then winds and light rain came. About a third on the way to descent, Dr. Ferrer requested a coffee break. But since there was no coffee at all, the guide offered him noodles. But he turned down the offer since the noodles would make them heavier on descent. no, it will make us heavier on descent. So, they continued their descent but the trail was becoming slippery because of the rain. The cold wind started to penetrate their jackets. They decided to cover their jackets with garbage plastic bags to serve as rain and wind protectors. He slipped and went down on a watery trail, and lo and behold! beside him was a coffee candy still wrapped. “Hulog ng langit. Salamat Lord sa kape,” he quipped. Continuing on descent, Lalaine told him to be careful and to get hold on a cogon grass. Then, he lost his balance and fell while the cogon

grass he held got entwined at his right arm. The porter at his back tried to grab him but went down with him. The weight he carried turned upside down. “The cogon grass held us,” he recalled. “If not for the cogon grass, we could have fallen down below and could have sustained serious injuries,” Dr. Ferrer said. Lalaine and the group were shocked by what had happened. It was almost dark when they reached the watering hole. “We ate the noodles and had some sandwiches,” he said. “We were soaked wet and rested for a while inside the ‘cave’ of cogon grasses.” Then, darkness completely engulfed the place but they continued their trekking. What happened next was like a script from a movie. “Our headlamps were working,” he recalled. “The rain was on and off. There were times the clear sky would light our path; there were times it was dark and drizzling. We ate candy bars while walking.” Based on the said experience, Dr. Ferrer now believes that it was harder going down than going up. When the rain stopped, they could see the stars up in the sky. But what the doctor didn’t notice were the fireflies on the trees. They reached the bunk house soaked, exhausted and hungry at 9 pm. “We were so dead tired,” he said. After changing clothes and sipping hot coffee, they were defeated by sleep. They woke up at six in the morning and had an early breakfast, which had vegetables as viand. Of course, there was coffee to beat the cold weather. They left Camp Maag at 7 in the morning to go to the pick-up site. It was a 5-hour hike “on our pace.” At five pm, the group was already in the hotel. “We were so thankful,” Dr. Ferrer said. “We never thought that COVID-19 survivors like us – at ages 57 and 54 – could scale Mount Apo on Mother’s Day.” If the Ferrer couple could conquer the dreaded COVID-19, then there’s no way they cannot conquer Mount Apo.