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Volunteer firefighters plant mangroves during Davao Raven Fire Fighters, Inc.’s mangrove tree planting and coastal clean-up activity in Brgy. 76-A Bucana, Davao City on Sunday. The activity was in cooperation with Davao City Youth Fire and Rescue Volunteers, Inc. and City Environment and Natural Resources Office. Edge Davao

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President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech during a recent event in Davao City. The President said his only wish for his 77th birthday is a clean, fair, and honest election in May 2022. Edge Davao

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Sara to new Mayor: Keep Davao City insurgency-free

Sara wishes PRRD good health, happiness By MAYA M. PADILLO

ayor Sara Duterte-Carpio wished President Rodrigo Duterte good health and happiness on his 77th birthday on Monday.

“To President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, Happy birthday, I wish you good health and happiness,” the mayor said. The President is in Davao City for his birthday celebration.

The mayor said she and the President haven’t met yet because she is still busy with the BBM-Sara rallies in other parts of the country. Meanwhile, Presidential Communications Sec-

retary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Martin Andanar announced that the President is having a simple and quiet birthday celebration in line with his family’s tradition. He said the President’s birthday wish for this year is to have a clean, fair, and honest elections in May 2022, as he has time and again

underscored the importance of a peaceful transfer of power as part of his enduring legacy. “Our prayer for the Almighty is to continue giving the President good physical and mental health in the years to come so he may carry on serving the interest of and bringing betterment to the lives of Filipinos,” Andanar said.

ayor Sara Duterte-Carpio posed a challenge to the upcoming new mayor of Davao City: Keep Davao City insurgency-free and do not allow the rebels to return to the city. Mayor Sara also said she will endorse this to the new mayor in Davao City to continue the peacebuilding in the communities. “Ang dako na challenge karon is keeping Davao City insurgency-free meaning standing our ground nga di na gyud ta mususgot na mubalik ang kagubot dinha sa certain areas sa syudad sa Davao. We will endorse to the new administration sa mudaog na mayor dinha sa Davao City nga ipadayon

gihapon ang peace building dinha sa atoang mga communities para dili na gyud makabalik ang mga armado,” she said. One of the most promising developments in peacebuilding is the initiative called Peace 911 in Paquibato District, which was formerly a hotbed of the terrorist activities of the New People’s Army (NPA). Peace 911 aims to address the hunger by bringing in basic services that the people of Paquibato have long been deprived of, due to the violence. The situation in Paquibato District is now slowly progressing with communities coming out of the

he Bukidnon Police Provincial Office (BPPO) will be on full alert to provide intensive security for the upcoming grand rally of a presidential aspirant who will visit the province on March 31. In a statement on Sunday, Capt. Jiselle Longakit, BPPO spokesperson, said they already conducted an initial meeting for the security plan for the campaign sortie of presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr., along with his Uni-Team party slate. “The Bukidnon police have assured that the campaign rally of BBM’s (Bong Bong Marcos Jr.) camp in the province will be peace-

ful and successful, together with the LGU (local government unit). That is why we put in place the security plan to ensure the safety of VIPs (very important persons) and visitors and the public to watch,” Longakit said. The public’s strict adherence to minimum public health standards and peace and order will also be the top focus of the police authorities, she said, in accordance with the police’s commitment for safe and peaceful 2022 national and local elections. JV Cabrera, the regional coordinator of Team BBMSara Duterte UniTeam Region 10, recently confirmed

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cops on full alert Dabawenyos opinion on war Bukidnon for UniTeam’s ‘grand rally’ of Russia vs. Ukraine divided T T he University of Mindanao Institute of Popular Opinion conducted a survey from March 22 to 27, 2022 to know the Dabawenyos’ perceptions relative to the Russia-Ukraine war. The survey also sought to know the awareness of Dabawenyos on the responsible actors in the war, and whether the war has an effect to Philippine politics and economy. Since the survey was done online, IPO relied heavily on online, pre-defined, and targeted social media users who are Dabawenyos

and who meet the inclusion criteria. The survey was disseminated via sponsored ads in two Meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram). Respondents were at least 18 years old; targeted for contact within the defined geographical radius; and have valid/active email addresses. Survey was done at 95% confidence level and 3% margin of error. When asked on what country/countries who are at fault in the current state of military occupation of Russia in Ukraine, Dabawenyos were divided in their percep-

tion. Four of 10 Dabawenyos blamed North Atlantic Treaty Organizations (NATO) countries, with the US, UK, Canada, and the European Union as notable country members. Also, nearly 3 of 10 Dabawenyos blamed the Russian Federation while 2 of 10 said that Ukraine was at fault in the war. In addition, on whether Russia invading Ukraine is acceptable or not, 4 of 10 Dabawenyos believed that Russia invading Ukraine is not the right thing to do, while nearly 4 of 10 Dabawenyos said that war with Ukraine should be

the last resort or option. When asked whether Russia needs to improve relations with the West (e.g., US, EU, UK), 4 of 10 Dabawenyos expressed agreement while 2 of 10 Dabawenyos see it as a necessity. However, there are about 2 of 10 Dabawenyos who seemed to have an opposite stance on Russia having cordial relationships with the West. Dabawenyos were also asked on the relevance of the tussle between Russia and Ukraine to the Philippines.

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On President Rodrigo Duterte’s 77th birthday:

To President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, Happy birthday, I wish you good health and happiness.” Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio

EDITORIAL Appreciation and respect Monday was the last time the nation will say “Happy Birthday” to President Rodrigo Duterte. In a few months, the 77-year old first Mindanaoan chief executive will step down from his six-year tenure.

From lowly workers to officials in government and business leaders, the outpouring of appreciation and expression of gratitude was largely felt. Here was a President who led the country in a way only he can—strong, hardnosed yet compassionate. It is almost unbelievable the man in his late seventies

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There was a prevailing atmosphere of respect for the President who could also become the first leader not to endorse a successor. He is happy what he has done and is ready to go after fulfilling his mission.

Here’s wishing President Duterte the forthcoming respite and privacy he deserves. ANTONIO M. AJERO Editor in Chief

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d. All vehicles carrying fruits and vegetables shall be exempted from the truck ban mandated by the Davao City Traffic Code after a certification to that effect has been issued by the Department of Agriculture-RFO XI for vehicles coming outside Davao City and the City Agriculturist’s Office for those vehicles within Davao City. e. The fruits and vegetables coming from Davao City will be picked up by haulers of Davao Food Terminal Complex (DFTC) and the City Agriculturist’s Office will assist in the transportation of the fruits and vegetables coming from Davao City pick-up points.

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Alberto T. Ungab - Temporary Presiding Officer Ralph O. Abella Nilo D. Abellera Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Wilberto E. Al-ag Dante L. Apostol Sr. Conrado C. Baluran Jessica M. Bonguyan Louie John J. Bonguyan Pilar C. Braga Augusto Javier G. Campos III Danilo C. Dayanghirang Jonard C. Dayap Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Bonifacio E. Militar Pamela A. Librado-Morata Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III

ABSENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod

OB- Acting City Mayor On Sick Leave On Maternity Leave

ORDINANCE NO. 0823-21 Series of 2021 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE DAVAO FOOD TERMINAL COMPLEX (DFTC) AS THE OFFICIAL WHOLESALE FACILITY FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF DFTC IN DALIAO, TORIL, THIS CITY Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled, that: SECTION 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known and referred to as the “Davao Food Terminal Complex Ordinance”. SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY – Pursuant to Section 18 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of 1991, it authorizes Local Government Units (LGUs) to establish an organization that shall be responsible for the effective and efficient implementation of their development plans, programs, objectives and priorities. SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS 1. Auction – The method of trading system that will be used in DFTC wherein fruits and vegetable will be sold to the highest bidder. 2. CAGRO – City Agriculturist Office 3. CEE – City Economic Enterprises 4. DFTC – Davao Food Terminal Complex 5. DFTC Trading (Trading/Operator)- accredited people’s organization or a federation of agriculture cooperatives duly accredited by the City Government of Davao or other entity that will run the DFTC 6. Open Trading- is the method of trading system that allows the seller and buyers to trade freely or engage in free market activity in the DFTC 7. Trader – refers to a licensed person, an entity or an individual who engages in the trading of agricultural products 8. Wholesaler – an individual or entity that buys agricultural products in large quantities from producers and sells to retailers SECTION 4. DECLARATION AS WHOLESALE TRADING FACILITY - The Davao Food Terminal Complex (DFTC) is hereby declared as the official Wholesale Trading (“Bagsakan”) Facility. An establishment where the buyers and sellers meet to exchange agricultural products such as fruits and vegetables in large quantities/volume which will be managed and maintained by the City Government of Davao through the City Agriculturist’s Office and the City Economic Enterprise. It shall likewise be the policy of the City Government of Davao to ensure that the vegetables and fruits being sold in the City are safe and at a competitive price. SECTION 5. REGULATION. a. It shall be mandatory for all vehicles carrying fruits and vegetables within Davao City and those coming from outlying provinces to unload and load their farm products at the Davao Food Terminal Complex; b. Those with existing supply or marketing contracts with food manufacturers and chain of supermarkets should submit a copy of the said contracts to DFTC and shall pay the appropriate fees as mandated by law; c. A wholesaler, whether an individual or an organization, coming from outside of Davao City who will transact business in DFTC shall be duly accredited with the Department of Agriculture RFO XI and those from Davao City will be accredited by the City Agriculturist’s Office.

SECTION 6. GUIDELINES. – The following are the guidelines for the operation of the DFTC: a. The trading activities of DFTC shall be handled by a duly accredited qualified farmers’ cooperative or federation of agriculture cooperatives whose primaries should be operating within Davao City; b. In case no farmers’ cooperative will qualify to manage the trading activities, the private sector may be invited to participate in the bidding. However, if no farmer cooperative or private entity shall qualify, the City Economic Enterprise, shall manage the trading operations. c. The mode of trading will be either open market trading or auction; d. Traders and wholesalers will not be allowed to unload their fruits in Bankerohan, Agdao, Calinan, Mintal, Matina Crossing, Piapi, Buhangin, Toril, Sasa, Panacan, Tibungco public and private markets, future public markets and all public and private markets, unless there is an existing supply or marketing contracts as provided for in Section 5 (d) hereof; e. Only accredited wholesalers and traders with existing valid business permits shall be allowed to transact business with DFTC; f. The City Economic Enterprise and City Agriculturist’s Office shall assign personnel in existing public and private markets to ensure that no vehicles will enter and unload fruits and vegetables therein unless they are provided with vehicle passes. g. Fees collected by DFTC based on Ordinance No. 0706-19, Series of 2019 – An Ordinance Prescribing the Rates and charges to be imposed at the Davao Food Terminal Complex, will be placed in the General Fund which may be used for the maintenance of DFTC’s building, machinery, equipment and other facilities; h. A price monitoring Team will be organized by the City Agriculturist’s Office who will be responsible for setting and monitoring the buying and selling price; i. The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) shall come up with plan to open routes leading to DFTC; j. The City Economic Enterprise shall be responsible for the collection of parking fees and space store rental fees, and k. The DFTC shall provide a shared facility wherein washing and packing of fruits and vegetables will be undertaken. SECTION 7. CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTION OF THE DFTC OPERATORS- The following are the criteria for the award of the DFTC operation to wit: a. Agri-coop federation accredited in Davao City and the Department of Agriculture; b. Engaged in fruit and vegetable trading for at least two (2) years; c. With member size; d. With agriculture production area; e. With sound financial capacity; f. With logistical capability and; g. With designated pick-up points located in strategic areas. SECTION 8. MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE – There is hereby constituted the DFTC Executive Board, to be composed of thirteen (13) members, to wit: 1. City Mayor or in her absence the City Administrator

- Chairperson

2. Asst. City Administrator for Operations

- Vice-Chairperson

3. City Agriculturist

- Member

4. SP Chairperson, Committee on Agriculture and Food

- Member

5. City Economic Enterprise Head

- Member

6. City Planning & Dev. Coordinator

- Member

7. City Cooperative Development Office

- Member

8. Dept. of Agriculture XI Regional Executive Director

- Member

9. Pres., Federation of Farmers Coop. (Davao City)

- Member

10. Representative – Vegetable Industry/ Stakeholders in D.C.

- Member (to be appointed by the Mayor)

11. Representative – Fruit Industry/ Stakeholders in D.C.

- Member (to be appointed by the Mayor)

12. Representative – Vegetable Industry/ Stakeholders in Region XI

- Member (to be appointed by the Mayor)

13. Representative – Fruit Industry/ Stakeholders in Region XI

- Member (to be appointed by the Mayor)

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SECTION 9. POWERS, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES – The DFTC Board shall have the following powers, functions and responsibilities, to wit: a. Adopt requisite policy guidelines and standards, in the management and administration of the said Davao Food Terminal Complex; b. Promulgate rules and regulations governing the operation, administration and maintenance of the Davao Food Terminal Complex; c. Adopt rules and regulations, regarding the use of the DFTC premises by the fruit and vegetable farmers, wholesale buyers and traders; d. Provide the means, manner and mode of disposition of all rentable areas in the complex; e. Cause the detail, delegation, appropriation, assignment or transfer of personnel from various city offices that shall initially compose the management staff until such time as the Food Terminal is proficient in managing its own affairs; f. Ensure that the operation of DFTC remains consistent to its intended purpose, which among others, is the improvement of the farmer and consumer trading market; g. Regularly monitor and oversee the administration and maintenance of the DFTC; h. The DFTC Executive shall designate the Technical Working Group to conduct an evaluation every two (2) years of the trading activities/operations. Its findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the Executive Board and to the Committee on Agriculture and Food; i. Such other acts as may be necessary in the effective and efficient administration, operation and maintenance of the Food Terminal Complex and to ensure compliance of this Ordinance.

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0628-21, SERIES OF 2021, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE MANDATORY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAFE DAVAO QR (DQR) FOR ALL ESTABLISHMENTS AND ALL INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING NONRESIDENTS OF DAVAO CITY, AS AMENDED”

1st Offense – Fine of One Thousand Pesos (₱1,000.00) and/or suspension of accreditation for one (1) month;

4th Offense - Fine of Five Thousand Pesos (₱ 5,000.00) and confiscation of fruits and vegetables and the impounding of violator’s owned vehicle(s). SECTION 11. – SEPARABILITY CLAUSE –If for any reason or reasons, any section or provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid by competent authority, such judgment or action shall not affect or impair the other sections or provisions thereof. SECTION 12. REPEALING CLAUSE – All other city Ordinances, Executive Orders and rules and regulations, which are inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby deemed amended, repealed or modified accordingly. SECTION 13. EFFECTIVITY– This Ordinance shall take effect after publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Davao and 60 days after the issuance of a duly approved Implementing Rules and Regulations. ENACTED, on the 9th day of December 2021, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

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SECTION 10. – PENALTIES – Any person, group of persons or organization who shall violate this Ordinance, shall be penalized as follows:

3rd Offense – Fine of Five Thousand Pesos (₱5,000.00) and permanent cancellation of business permit or accreditation.

Alberto T. Ungab - Temporary Presiding Officer Ralph O. Abella Nilo D. Abellera Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula Wilberto E. Al-ag Dante L. Apostol Sr. Conrado C. Baluran Jessica M. Bonguyan Louie John J. Bonguyan Pilar C. Braga Augusto Javier G. Campos III Danilo C. Dayanghirang Jonard C. Dayap Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod Pamela A. Librado-Morata Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Bonifacio E. Militar Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III

ABSENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta

Unless otherwise called by a written notice by the City Mayor, the Board shall meet every 2nd Wednesday of every month at such place and time as may be determined and agreed upon by the Board.

2nd Offense – Fine of Three Thousand Pesos (₱3,000.00) and/or suspension of accreditation for two (2) months;

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Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City in session assembled, that: SECTION 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0628-21, SERIES OF 2021,, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE MANDATORY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAFE DAVAO QR (DQR) FOR ALL ESTABLISHMENTS AND ALL INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING NON-RESIDENTS OF DAVAO CITY, AS AMENDED” . SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY – Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that the State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them. Moreover, the Davao City Mayor issued Executive Order No. 60, entitled “An Order Providing for the Guidelines of the Safe Davao QR (DQR).” In addition, Section 16 of Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code provides that: “Section 16 . General Welfare.- Every local government unit shall exercise the powers expressly granted those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare. Within their respective territorial jurisdictions, local government units shall ensure and support, among other things, the preservation and enrichment of culture, promote health and safety, enhance the right of the people to a balanced ecology, encourage and support the development of appropriate and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve public morals, enhance economic prosperity and social justice, promote full employment among their residents, maintain peace and order, and preserve the comfort and convenience of their inhabitants”. Further, as articulated in Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act, “It is the policy of the State to protect the fundamental human right of privacy, of communication while ensuring a free flow of information to promote innovation and growth.” All law enforcement personnel, barangay officials, and private establishments mandated to scan the DQR shall be liable to keep all the records confidential. The DQR shall be used solely for purposes enumerated in Section 4 hereof.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS – For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following shall mean: a ) Safe Davao QR (DQR) – refers to the electronic contact tracing and travel pass platform intended to implement contactless gathering and electronic storage of data. b) All Individuals – refers to all individuals currently residing in Davao City and non-residents who need to enter the City for essential or work/business purposes.

ATTESTED:

c) Vulnerable Age – refers to all individuals below eighteen (18) years old and above 65.

Jan.4,2022 APPROVED : _______________

Temporary Presiding Officer cns/kjtq ATTESTED:

d) Establishments – refer to all government and private offices, event venues, hospitals, hotels, malls, stores, groceries, mini-marts, restaurants, carinderias, palengkes, places of worship, educational institutions and all other offices, establishments and organizations, including their sub-offices or branches. e) Persons in Authority – any person directly vested with jurisdiction, whether as an individual or as a member of some court or governmental corporation, board, or commission, shall be deemed a person in authority. A barrio captain and a barangay chairman shall also be deemed a person in authority. f)

DQR Scanning – refers to the online scanning with internet connection and offline scanning without internet connection.

g) Identification Card (I.D.) – proof that a person, subject, or article before the authorized person is the very same that he or it is alleged, charged, or reputed to be; h) Contact Tracing – the identification, listing, assessment, and monitoring or persons who may have come into close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case (lifted from City Ordinance No. 0689-21);

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Social Services and Disaster Assistance – any assistance by agencies, public or private, during or immediately after a disaster to meet the life preservation and basic subsistence needs of those people affected and in the restoration of essential public activities and facilities;

All other government assistance – any action by the government designed to provide an economic benefit that is specific to an individual or communities qualifying under certain criteria.

SECTION 4. DQR FOR INDIVIDUALS. – All individuals, including non-residents of Davao City are

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the leadership of Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino and Commissioners Javey Paul D. Francisco, Kelvin Lester K. Lee, Karlo S. Bello, and Mcjill Bryant T. Fernandez formally receive the certificates from TÜV Rheinland Philippines, Inc., in an awarding ceremony held at the SEC Head Office inside the PICC Complex in Pasay City on March 25. Contributed photo

Banana exporter’s new P278-M investment approved by BARMM

nother multimillion investment has received the green light from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government, the regional Bangsamoro Board of Investments (BBOI) said Monday.

Lawyer Ishak Mastura, BBOI chair, said the board approved the PHP278 million investment of the Usman Banana Farm (UBF), a Cardava banana exporter, based in Matanog, Maguindanao. UBF will employ 215 Bangsamoro workers, Mastura said, adding the project is seen to contribute to the economic development of Matanog and provide jobs for residents. “The banana company is the first of its kind since

its main product is Cardava banana, unlike other banana businesses registered in the region whose main product for export is Cavendish banana,” Mastura said. “This company envisioned itself as a catalyst in achieving peace and order in the surrounding areas and will provide direct employment and ancillary industries,” he added. The new project raised BARMM’s total investments to PHP474-million for the first quarter of 2022.

BBOI aims to reach PHP4.5-billion in investment pledges this year, higher than the PHP2.8 billion worth of investments last year. “As a registered investment project, UBF will receive fiscal incentives from RBOI such as a six-year income tax holiday and reduced duties for the importation of capital equipment,” Mastura said. In January this year, BBOI welcomed the approval of PHP200 million worth of investments from two companies, Hanabana Construction and Equipment Corp. and the Pagana Kutawato Corp. The Cagayan de Oro City-based Hanabana firm will put up an independent

group of call center workers over the weekend expressed their opposition to government’s mandate for business process outsourcing (BPO) firms to fully return to office in April, citing health and safety risks. According to the Inter-Call Center Association of Workers, the government should consider the gradual return to the workplace two years after the

COVID-19 pandemic hit. “Even before the pandemic, if one BPO employee gets a cough or cold, in a day or two, someone else will show similar symptoms due to infection,” the group said in a statement. “Headsets too are sometimes shared among employees and are another way by which COVID-19 might be easily transmitted in a 100% fully operational scenario,” the statement

added. The Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) earlier rejected requests of firms to extend remote work arrangements beyond March 31, 2022, and workers should return to on-site duties starting April 1, 2022. Meanwhile, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it will continue to push for the work-from-home scheme for information technology

bulk water supply facility here, while Pagana Kutawato will set up a container van type of hotel and restaurant expansions at a huge area in this city. Hanabana coordinator for BARMM Samim Yusoph said in a separate statement that the firm will establish a viable source of potable water within the city to augment the daily water needs of its residents. “Our company was contracted with the Metro Cotabato Water District (MCWD) for the project to build a bulk source of a potable water system in the city using our modified water equipment or technology amounting to more than PHP100 million,” he said. (PNA)

and business process outsourcing firms in economic zones, and it will appeal the FIRB decision. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III clarified that firms can continue to operate on work-fromhome arrangements, but they will lose their tax incentives. With the decision, firms in economic zones which fail to comply will not be

SEC keeps ISO cert for all core services

he Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has successfully maintained the ISO 9001:2015 Certification of its quality management system covering all core services across its main and extension offices. “Once again, the SEC has demonstrated its global competitiveness as the premier investor champion and catalyst of a deep, broad and informed investor-based capital market and more empowered business sector,” SEC Chair-

person Emilio B. Aquino said after receiving the main certificate during the awarding ceremony held at the SEC Head Office inside the PICC Complex in Pasay City on March 25. “As we celebrate this achievement, we are working on more breakthroughs for the Commission in line with our SuperVision 2025 to be the premier investor champion and catalyst of a deep, broad and informed, investor-based capital market and more empowered business sector consid-

ilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp booked a net income of P3.9 billion in 2021, the oil firm disclosed on Monday. Shell said this set it on a path to recovery after its P16.2 billion loss in 2020. The country’s second-largest oil company said its core earnings reached P2.3 billion, from 2020’s P300 million, as sales rose with the government’s lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.

“Our strategy of powering progress for the Philippines is working, despite the challenges brought by an unprecedented global health crisis and the lockdowns it triggered,” said Pilipinas Shell president and CEO Lorelie Quiambao-Osial. She also said she hopes that “marketing volumes continue to improve as more people get fully vaccinated, feel safer and get back on the road”.

BPO agents slam on-site work Pilipinas Shell books P3.9 order, want dialogue with DOLE billion net income in 2021 P A FBPO, A3

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Oil firms implement another round of fuel price increase starting Tuesday, March 29. Prices of gasoline will increase by P3.40 per liter, diesel by P8.65, and kerosene by P9.40. Edge Davao

33 basic items placed on price increase request list, says DTI Marcos bats for industrialization to create more jobs for Filipinos

artido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) presidential candidate Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos said he would accelerate the industrialization of crucial sectors in the country to create more jobs for Filipinos if he wins in the upcoming May 9 polls. In an interview with local radio station DZRJ, Marcos said the next administration should spur economic development by pursuing an industrialization program similar to what was done by his father, former President Ferdinand Marcos, in the 70s. “The next administration will have to revive the industrialization drive that was started in the 70s. We have to continue that. If you look at the history of our wealthy neighbors, they became economically strong because of trade,” Marcos said. “We are at present very dependent on the service sector. That is something we need to address very, very clearly, and manufacturing is a very important part of that,” he added. According to 2021 data, the agriculture

sector accounted for 10 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), while the industrial and services sectors accounted for 30.8 percent and 60 percent, respectively. The manufacturing industry also employs over 3.2 million individuals based on 2016 data from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The UniTeam presidential bet also underscored the importance of expanding our selection of export products to increase trade with other countries. “If the manufacturing sector has shrunk then we really have to go back and redesign that part of our economy for the simple reason that if we want to be involved in trade, then we have to have something to trade with,” Marcos said. During the tenure of former President Marcos, the country embarked on the balanced development of both agriculture and industry. In this multi-pronged approach, the agri sector helped generate the much-needed capital and capacity required to pur-

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total of 33 basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPC) are included in the price increase request list due to rising fuel prices caused by the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said Sunday.

Asked in an interview regarding the effects of Ukraine-Russia war, Lopez said, “Meron na hong mga paggalaw, nakita naman natin. Actually ‘yung hindi covered ng BNPC, nai-report sa atin sa grocery stores at supermarkets, may mga pagtaas din.” [We have already seen price adjustments. Groceries and supermarkets have also reported price increases among items not covered by the BNPC.] “‘Yung covered ng BNPC,

mula naman nung nag-umpisa itong giyera, wala pang adjustment. Actually may nag-submit ng request ng adjustment at ‘yun ‘yung pinagaaralan nga ng DTI (Department of Trade and Industry). I think mga around 33 products,” he added. (Prices of products under the BNPC have no adjustments yet since the Ukraine war broke out. There are 33 products listed in the request for price adjustments, which the DTI is studying.) Some of these 33 prod-

ucts include milk, and canned goods such as sardines, and meatloaf, Lopez said. These are now being looked at by the DTI’s Consumer Protection Group to determine the cost adjustments. In January 2022, the DTI provided an updated suggested retail prices (SRP) for BNPCs such as canned and other food products, bottled water, dairy, and common household or kitchen supplies. “Hindi naman natin tinatanggal itong SRP system natin para gabay ito doon lalo na sa basic necessities and prime commodities. Ibig sabihin, mino-monitor ito. Ito ‘yung bago maka-in-

il firms will implement another major hike in pump prices of petroleum products on Tuesday, bringing prices up for 12 out of the 13 weeks so far this year. In an advisory, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. said it will hike prices per liter of gasoline by P3.40, diesel by P8.65, and kerosene by P9.40. Cleanfuel and Petro Gazz will implement the same ad-

justments, excluding kerosene which they do not carry. The changes will take effect at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 for all the firms except for Cleanfuel which will adjust prices at 8:01 a.m. the same day. Other firms have yet to make similar adjustments for the week. Domestic pump prices have been on an uptrend in 11 out of the past 12 weeks,

due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine which has hit global prices. Oil firms implemented a rollback last week, but this was not enough to offset the 11 weeks of successive hikes as these are lower than the increase implemented in the past week alone. Latest data available from the Department of Energy (DOE) indicate that year-to-date adjustments

crease ‘yung manufacturers, dumadaan muna sa DTI para kung papayagan kung gaano kalaki lang ang pwede,” Lopez said. (We are not removing our SRP system as it guides us especially on basic necessities and prime commodities. That is being monitored. Before the manufacturers can increase their prices, they first need to go through the DTI to see how much they are allowed.) Earlier, DTI Assistant Secretary Ann Cabochan said the Department is not keen on implementing a price freeze on basic necessities as Republic Act No. 7581 or the Price Act has mechanisms in place for mandating so.

stand at a net increase of P14.90 per liter for gasoline, P19.20 per liter for diesel, and P16.25 per liter for kerosene as of March 22, 2022. The same data show that prices in Metro Manila range from P66.50 per liter (Quezon City) to P91.65 per liter (Muntinlupa) for gasoline, and from P66.50 (Quezon City) to P84.37 per liter (Pasay) from March 15 to 17, 2022.

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Agile Biz! The Value of Government Services and the Gen Z Youth

As the Philippine economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, the government, private sectors, and non-profit organizations have been working hand-in-hand

in accelerating measures and mechanisms that help employers and its human resource become more agile in the new times. Agile Biz! Is a hybrid

event which will be a combination of limited face to face and online platform. This is an event initiated by USAID Opportunity 2.0 in collaboration with DTI Davao

City, PESO Davao City, DOLE XI - Davao Region and The HOLY CHILD College of Davao which will be held on March 29, 2022, 9am-4pm at Acacia Hotel, Bajada, Davao City.

The event aims to contribute to the empowerment of MSMEs and Large companies to thrive in post pandemic operations through DTIs E-Tools, PESO-led recruit-

ment job fairs and bulletins, programs and skills trainings, and the availability of youth that can help them move towards a business with an online presence or digital tools.

HOLYCHILD_USAID Opportunity 2.0 WBL and BYOB sessions with OSY Beneficiaries There were 101 outof-school youth beneficiaries had completed their Online Work-based Learning (WBL) and Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) training last February 5, 2022 under the USAID Opportunity 2.0 Program in partnership with the HOLY CHILD College of Davao as service provider. Through WBL and BYOB training, the youths learned skills that will

help them thrive in the workplace or in their own small business. During the WBL session, the outof-school youths learned the do’s and don’ts of job interviews and underwent practice sessions with their trainers. And also, everyone was able to create and present a business proposal to the class. After the WBL and BYOB training, the out-of-school youths will undergo work

MARCOS... FROMA2 sue our industrialization objectives, since most of the country’s exports were agricultural products at that time. Marcos also stressed the need to generate more jobs for people who lost their work due to the pandemic noting that the manufacturing sector could be used as the primary contributor to job generation. “When you talk to people, they always come back down to jobs. Walang suweldo, walang pera, walang pambayad sa kuryente, walang pambayad sa tubig. ‘Yun ang mga problema ng mga Pilipino ngayon (No salaries, no money, no budget to pay electricity and water),” he said. “What we really have to do is bring back those jobs and many of those would be in manufacturing. Again, infrastructure develop-

ment. All that has to come into play. If we are going to revive and reshape the economy in the direction the global economy is going,” Marcos added. It is expected that downstream industries linked to infrastructure development, such as construction, would benefit from the Build, Build, Build program started by the Duterte administration. Pursuing industrialization in tandem with the agriculture sector’s development would also allow the country to attain food security, particularly in essential goods. The emergence of the global Covid-19 pandemic and conflict in Europe had also shown how import-dependent countries such as the Philippines are vulnerable to price fluctuations due to supply chain disruptions. (PR)

immersion through workplaces from industry experts. Currently, Peer coaching sessions are offered to the out-of-school youths. These sessions will help them enhance their individual skills, create accountability, support mechanisms as communities of youth and pursue opportunities together. (By Jona Jane Jumawan)

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ered among the best in the Southeast Asian region.” The ISO 9001:2015 Certification is a testament to the Commission’s adherence to world-class standards in the provision of regulatory services over the corporate sector, the capital market participants, and the securities and investments instruments market in the Philippines, as well as the protection of the investing public. The certification further covers the provision of registration of partnerships and corporations doing business in the Philippines in all SEC Extension Offices in Baguio, Tarlac, Legazpi, Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, and Zamboanga. The Commission first obtained ISO 9001:2015 Certification in 2018 for its quality management

system covering the registration of partnerships and corporations doing business in the Philippines, and the licensing of capital market institutions and professionals. The SEC then secured a recertification for ISO 9001:2015 in 2020, where it successfully expanded the scope of its ISO-certified quality management system to cover 122 document procedures from the initial 59. “The ISO 9001:2015 Re-Certification is exceptionally meaningful to the SEC. As a customer-centric organization, we appreciate that it has provided us with an external and objective evaluation of the quality of our services based on international standards,” SEC Commissioner Karlo S. Bello said in his opening remarks during the awarding ceremony.

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able to enjoy fiscal incentives such as tax income holidays and a 5% tax on gross income earned. The Inter-Call Center Association of Workers on Sunday called on Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III to initiate a dialogue with BPO workers, to come up with a solution for the issue as they said they were not consulted in the order. “In contrast to the FIRB and DOF position, we believe that safety committees, with employee representation, are in the best position to evaluate safety in our workplaces and recommend a safe full [return to office] or to maintain the

“We also take pride in the consistent assessment that we have been compliant with ISO 9001:2015 standards for the past

present hybrid setup — not a government that ignores real-life conditions,” it said. “Alternatives to a full return to office by April 1 can be considered such as 50% to 75% of BPO workers returning to the office and implementing a compressed work week while maintaining the work from home or anywhere for the rest of the week,” it added. Earlier, the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) also proposed a similar gradual transition, noting that employees have an “overwhelming” preference for a hybrid work arrangement.

three years and confident that we will continue to be so in the next three years and beyond, pandemic or no pandemic.”

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LeBron James hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 39 points

Pelicans drop Lakers as Lebron plays injured

EW ORLEANS — Brandon Ingram’s strained hamstring healed in time for him to return from a 10-game absence against the team that drafted him — and in a matchup holding postseason implications for both clubs.

The New Orleans Pelicans’ leading scorer not only played well, but helped spearhead a dramatic comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers, who can’t seem to catch a

break lately. Ingram scored 26 in his return from a 10-game absence, and the Pelicans rallied from 23 points down late in the second quarter to defeat the Lak-

ers, 116-108, on Sunday night (Monday, Manila time). “I’ve been out for three weeks, and to be back and win in this fashion with all my brothers, it’s special,” Ingram said. “It shows we believe in each other. ... When winning is the mentality good things come to you and great things came to us tonight.” LeBron James hit seven 3-pointers and fin-

ished with 39 points, but hit just two of eight shots in the fourth quarter for four points, missing three times from deep after hitting seven of his first 10 from 3-point distance. He scored most of his points after twisting his left ankle in the first quarter when he landed on Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes’ foot. Still, James was playing in pain. “I have no idea how I

finished the game,” James said. “It’s pretty sore right now. “I didn’t want to come out,” James added. “I understood how big of a game it was for us. ... I just lost all explosiveness, so a lot of my game tonight was played on the perimeter after that. ... I couldn’t really get into the lane like I would have loved to.” The victory lifted the Pelicans (32-43) a half-

onship at the Philippine Football Federation’s National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite, which is tentatively scheduled on May 25. “However, we have to work hard on our fitness and how we can be efficient with it because we only have 2-3 weeks of preparation for the regional group stage,” he said. Caiña is currently conducting the trials in the absence of newly-appointed coach Jerome Dela Peña who is in Cebu for a business meeting. Another set of tryouts will be held on April 1 at

the same venue with Dela Peña expected to lead the trials. Caiña said a total of 21 of the best young footballers in the region, born in 2003, showed up on the first day of trials held on March 26 at the Pelaez Sports Complex in this city. Among those who showed up was the former National U16 Philippine team player Josh Go who played for Rosevale School during his elementary days and Corpus Christi High School during his junior high school years.

Go is now a graduating Grade 12 senior student at Lumbia National High School. He was a member of the Northern Mindanao team that played in the elementary level at the Palarong Pambansa in Albay in 2016. He is an allaround player who could play up front, in the midfield, or at the back. Another noted footballer who showed up was goalkeeper Andre Ebuna of the Corpus Christi High School who trained for a month in Germany through the Allianz football program.

Josh Go’s four Albay teammates -- Lyle Dy, JL Cascara, John Gementiza, and Raffy Rubio -- also showed up for the trials. Dy, a Grade 12 student at Rosevale School is a scoring machine and plays attacking midfielder. Cascara also a Grade 12 student at Rosevale is a shifty winger. He played for La Salle in Manila when he was in Grade 10 but moved back to Rosevale School when the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic started. John Gementiza used to study at Rosevale but has transferred to the

game ahead of the Lakers (31-43) for the ninth seed — and the first of two play-in spots — in the Western Conference. New Orleans got an enormous boost from rookies Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones. Murphy, drafted 17th overall, scored all of his 21 points in the second half. Jones, a second-round draft choice, had 16 points and a career-high six steals.

Mindanao bets eye National U-19 tourney

AGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Camiguin-Misamis Oriental Regional Football Association (CMORFA) is slowly assembling a powerhouse U19 (Under 19) football squad. In an interview Monday, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) B licensed coach Ivan Caiña believes that the team, once finalized, has the potential to be competitive enough to advance to the national stage group. The team is being formed to hopefully compete in the National U19 Boys National Champi-

University of Science and Technology Philippines (USTP) for his Senior High School. Raffy Rubio was part of the Philippine National U16 training pool. He is now enrolled at Corpus Christi School. CMORFA will compete in Group F of the 2nd Division with Butuan-Agusan del Norte RFA, Agusan del Sur-Surigao del Sur RFA, and Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Island RFA. The regional competition is set on April 18 tentatively in Butuan City. (PNA)

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required to register and use their respective DQR to enter and move within Davao City and are required to bring their DQR if they go outside of their residents gate or beyond three (3) meters from their houses for structures without gates. This demographic includes individuals belonging to the vulnerable age or those below 18 years old and above 65 years old. Such individuals shall be issued a one-time, permanent, and/or unique DQR upon successful online registration. Further, the Safe Davao QR (DQR) system should be strictly implemented to strengthen and improve contact tracing in the City as it encountered challenges due to the rising COVID-19 cases in the City. In these areas, the demographics mentioned above shall use their QR Codes for the following purposes: A) As a pass to enter and travel inside Davao City for goods and accessing essential services or for work/ business only; B) As a pass in law enforcement checkpoints and barangay patrols implementing the prohibition of non-essential travel; C) As a contact tracing record for entry and exit in all public or private offices and establishments; D) As a pass for random scanning if an individual goes outside his residence gate or beyond three (3) meters from their houses for structures without gates. Barangay personnel are tasked to scan people within their area of responsibility to check violation on the prohibition of non-essential travel. E) All airplane landing in the Davao International Airport (DIA) shall register for two codes: their QR code for exit which is the Health Declaration form in DIA and their DQR. F) The DQR shall be the basis for the issuance of a DQR ID. The DQR ID issued can also be used as a resident ID, PWD ID, or senior citizen ID for identification, in order to avail of government social services programs, disaster assistance, and all other government assistance. SECTION 4.1. DQR FOR ESTABLISHMENTS – All establishments within the jurisdiction of the City of Davao are likewise required to register and secure their respective DQR. SECTION 5. PROOF OF ESSENTIAL TRAVEL IN CHECKPOINTS – The following are documents to prove essential travel, to wit: A) A valid employee ID (a photocopy may be presented by drivers who drop-off and pick up the employee); B) Employer/Principal Certification for those who have no employer-employee relationship; C) Business Permit or any other document to prove travel is to access essential goods and services for work/business may be required by checkpoint personnel; D) In cases of buying food, goods, medicine, and services, checkpoint personnel may require a valid government issued ID and proof of purpose and intention; E) Subject to such further issuances on proof of essential travel in checkpoints issued by the City Mayor. SECTION 6. EXEMPTION IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCIES OR NATURAL DISASTERS – The use of DQR and proof of essential travel is not applicable in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. SECTION 7. REGISTRATION FOR INDIVIDUALS – For the purpose of registration, the following requirements should be prepared before going online to access the DQR link: A) A clear photo of one (1) valid ID. The following is the list of valid IDs: 1) Social Security System (SSS)/ Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Unified MultiPurpose Identification (UMID) Card; 2) Land Transportation Office (LTO) Driver’s License. Student Permit may be accepted if in card format; 3) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID; 4) Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)/Integrated Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) card; 5) Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Voter’s ID or Voter’s Certification from the Election Officer with Dry Seal;

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B. Police stations shall assist in the DQR registration for individuals, free of all fees and charges. Individuals with no ID and/or Birth Certificate shall present a current Barangay Certification, and the same coupled with a photo of the assisting police officer or Barangay Personnel shall be uploaded to the system upon registration in lieu of the requirements of Section 7.1 (a) (b) and (c). SECTION 9. ENTITIES AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT DQR SCANNING – The following are authorized to scan DQR, to wit: A) Task Force Davao (TFD) checkpoints shall be required to scan the DQR upon entry of all individuals. TFD may create a system to check DQR for people travelling together to avoid long queues in the checkpoints. B) Davao City Police Office (DCPO) shall conduct scanning in specified checkpoints within the City. C) Barangay officials and personnel in complete official uniform with ID shall conduct random scanning of all individuals found on the streets within their area of responsibility. D) Other Law Enforcement personnel supporting the TFD, DCPO, Barangay checkpoints; E) All private and government offices, event venues, hospitals, hotels, malls, stores, groceries, minimarts, restaurants, carinderia, palengkes, places of worship, educational institutions and all other offices, establishments and organizations shall prepare their online and offline scan for all individuals entering and exiting their area. All those who are mandated under this section to scan the DQR shall be liable to keep all the records confidential under Republic Act No. 10173 or the Data Privacy Act and can only share data with the City Health Office (CHO). SECTION 9.1 MANDATORY DQR SCANNING – All individual offices and establishments shall be required to scan the DQR of all individuals entering their premises or post their establishment DQR ready for scanning by individuals, EXCEPT: 1) Offices and establishments that are not enclosed or are not inside a structure with a roof and walls, for example milk tea stall, ambulant vendor, lechon manok stand, sari-sari store, bakery, palengke stall, etc. and other establishments similarly situated. 2) Buildings that contain several offices or stores inside, such as malls, hospitals, commercial complex, and other establishments similarly situated . In this case, individual stores and offices should be the establishment that will scan the DQR. SECTION 10. EQUIPMENT USED AS DQR SCANNERS – The following are the equipment that may be used as DQR scanners: A. Smartphone with an internet connection; B. Tablet with internet connection; C. QR code scanning device/machine attached to a Personal Computer with internet connection. SECTION 11. OFFLINE SCANNER – If internet connection is not available, the following are options for DQR scanning: A. Picture taking of the DQR; B) Listing down of the text code/alphanumeric code under the DQR code and then uploading the data once online connection is re-established; C) Using the traditional pen and paper method indicating the name, address, contact number, and the time of entry and exit of an individual. The offline options are not encouraged since the office or establishment cannot immediately check the veracity of the DQR. Nevertheless, offline scanning is an available option in the Safe Davao QR App for those establishments without internet connection. SECTION 12. PROHIBITED ACTS. The following acts are prohibited: A. BY INDIVIDUALS. a. Use of a DQR for non-essential movement;

6) Philippine National Police (PNP) Firearm’s License;

b. Lending a personal DQR to another person permitting the use or abusing the use thereof;

7) Senior Citizen ID;

8) Airman License (issued August 2016 onwards);

d. Use of a cancelled DQR;

9) Philippine Postal ID;

e. Failure and refusal to present a valid DQR for scanning or inspection purposes when so required by persons in authority;

10) Postal ID;

11) Passport; 12) In the absence of a valid ID, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) copy of a birth certificate;

Use and possession of a fake DQR;

Use of a fake ID, birth certificate, and Business registration number, or another individual’s ID or birth certificate or another’s Business registration number to register for a DQR;

g. Making or selling fake identities for DQR registration;

B. A clear photo of the individual with the valid ID or birth certificate beside his face;

h. Hacking of the DQR system and/or identity theft;

C. A clear photo of the individual, facing the camera and showing the entire face (face masks or coverings are prohibited);

D. A valid mobile phone number; E. A valid email address. The DQR ID is free and can be saved on the mobile phone or printed on a sheet of paper. SECTION 7.1 REGISTRATION FOR ESTABLISHMENTS - For the purpose of registration, the following requirements should be prepared before going online to access the DQR Link: a)

Establishment name;

Business permit number;

Establishment type;

Complete address indicating the Barangay;

Contact person and contact number;

Valid email address.

SECTION 7.2 – ISSUANCE OF DQR IDENTIFICATION CARD (DQR I.D.) – The DQR Identification Card (I.D.) issued by the City Government of Davao, through an accredited service provider, shall be at cost and is optional EXCEPT for senior citizens and persons with disability (PWD) who can avail of the said I.D. free of charge. SECTION 8. GOVERNMENT OFFICES MANDATED TO ASSIST IN THE REGISTRATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH NO ID OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE – The following public establishments are mandated to assist in the DQR registration of individuals with no ID and/or Birth Certificate: A. The Barangay shall assist in the DQR registration of individuals within their respective barangay but cannot charge for the government computer and property used. The individuals may bring their own single sheet of bond paper for printing.

Failure to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance.

BY ESTABLISHMENTS. a. Non-registration in the DQR System; b. Non-posting of Establishments DQR Code in the entrance or exit of the establishments; c.

Allowing the entry of individuals without scanning the Individual DQR Code.

d. Allowing the exit of individuals without scanning the Individual DQR Code. A DQR shall be cancelled if upon post audit there is error, mistake or deficient compliance with the provisions of Sections 4 and 4.1. SECTION 13. PENAL CLAUSE – Any violation of Section 12 of the Ordinance shall be penalized as follows; A. VIOLATION BY INDIVIDUALS UNDER SECTION 12(A). Any violation of the provisions under Section 12(A), except subsections (a) (d) and (e) of this Ordinance shall be penalized as follows: a. First Offense – an amount of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) will be meted for the violators of this Ordinance. b. Second Offense – an amount of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) for the second offense. c.

Third Offense – an amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P1,500.00).

Any shop or person guilty of tampering of hacking the online link shall be prosecuted for cybercrime under Republic Act No. 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. Acts constituting violations of Republic Act No. 10173 or the Data Privacy Act shall likewise be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Any violation of subsections (a), (d), and (e) of Section 12(A) of this Ordinance shall be penalized as follows:

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a. First Offense – reprimand; b. Second Offense – an amount of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) or penalty of community service, or both; c.

Third Offense – an amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P1,500.00) or one month imprisonment, or both.

If the offender is a public officer or employee, an administrative case may also be filed against him/her pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991 or the Civil Service laws, rules and regulations, as the case may be. For offenders apprehended by the Barangay, all proceeds from the payment of the herein imposed fine shall be apportioned as follows: 1. Sixty Percent (60%) of the amount collected per apprehension shall accrue to the apprehending barangay; and 2. Forty Percent (40%) shall accrue to the General Fund of the City Government. The share of the barangay shall be remitted directly to the barangay, without need of any further action, on a monthly basis within ten (10) days of the following month. Said amount shall be utilized for COVID-19 response and for other matters incidental thereto. B. VIOLATION BY ESTABLISHMENTS UNDER SECTION 12(B). The owner, president, general manager, or officer in charge of the establishment shall be liable for any violation of the provisions under Section 12(B) of this Ordinance and shall be penalized as follows: a.

First Offense – written warning;

b. Second Offense – Fine of P5,000.00 and/or suspension of business operations for thirty (30) days from date of violation; c.

Third Offense – Fine of P5,000.00 and cancellation of Business Permit.

Provided that, establishments without a Business Permit shall not be penalized as above but shall immediately be penalized with a fine of P5,000.00 and immediate closure, pending appropriate action. SECTION 14. CITATION TICKETS – A citation ticket shall be issued to violators of the provisions of this Ordinance. The citation ticket shall state the name and address of the violator, the specific violation committed, and the corresponding penalty. The Davao City Police Office (DCPO), Task Force Davao (TFD), Barangay Officials and other authorized enforcers as commissioned by the City Mayor shall have the responsibility to apprehend violators of this Ordinance and issue citation tickets. SECTION 15. NO CONTEST PROVISION. A. NO CONTEST PROVISION FOR INDIVIDUALS. A violator of this Ordinance who is cited for violation and who does not wish to contest the offense and is willing to pay the imposed administrative penalty before the filing of formal charges with the proper court, shall be allowed to pay a penalty of Five Hundred Pesos (500.00) to the City Treasurer’s Office. This is to avoid being criminally prosecuted within three (3) days from apprehension; otherwise, a criminal complaint shall be filed before the City Prosecutor’s Office of Davao City and prosecuted in court. All proceeds from the payment of the herein penalty imposed shall go to the City’s General Fund. Further, the no contest provision can only be availed once. This provision does not apply for violations of letters (c), (f), (g) (h) and (i) of Section 12(A) hereof. B. NO CONTEST PROVISION FOR ESTABLISHMENTS A violator of this Ordinance who is cited for violation and who does not wish to contest the offense and is willing to pay the imposed administrative penalty before the filing of formal charges with the proper court, shall be allowed to pay a penalty of Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000.00) to the City Treasurer’s Office. This is to avoid being criminally prosecuted within three (3) days from apprehension; otherwise, a criminal complaint shall be filed before the City Prosecutor’s Office of Davao City and prosecuted in court. All proceeds from the payment of the herein penalty imposed shall go to the City’s General Fund. Further, the no contest provision can only be availed once. SECTION 16. ENFORCEMENT – The Task Force Davao (TFD), the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), the City Health Office (CHO), and all Barangay Officials in Davao City are mandated to ensure the strict observance of this Ordinance. SECTION 17. REPEALING CLAUSE. – All ordinances, rules, order, and regulations or parts thereof contrary to or inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION 18. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutionalf or invalid, other sections or provisions hereof not affected by such declaration shall continue to be in full force and effect. SECTION 19. APPLICABILITY – DQR Scanning for contact tracing purposes shall be mandatory until such time that the COVID-19 public health emergency is lifted by the National Government; all other purposes for which the DQR Code and/or DQR I.D. shall have been issued shall continue to be in full force and effect. SECTION 20. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the required publication in a newspaper of general circulation. ENACTED, December 2, 2021, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian present, there being a quorum.

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First few days of local campaign period in BARMM peaceful so far

o single election-related violence has been reported across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) since the start of the local campaign period, a top police official said Monday. “Based on the reports from Cotabato City Police Office and Police Provincial Offices in Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi, no election-related violence has so far been reported. The region is generally peaceful,” Brig. Gen. Arthur Cabalona, BARMM Police Regional

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Office (PRO) director, said in a statement. “The reports also revealed that minimum public health standards were observed, particularly the wearing of face masks,” Cabalona added. As the campaign in the local scene entered its fourth day, Cabalona stressed that PROBARMM personnel will be regularly deployed and maintain full alert status. “The conduct of Commission on Elections (Comelec) checkpoints, police patrol, police visibility, and other security measures were heightened and strictly imple-

mented during the local candidates’ campaign activities,” the police official assured. Meanwhile, Cabalona reminded all police personnel to remain apolitical and non-partisan, saying their priority should be on intensified law enforcement operations to keep the elections peaceful. BARMM comprises the provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi; the cities of Cotabato, Marawi, and Lamitan; and the 63 villages in six towns of North Cotabato. (PNA)

depressing condition of poverty and hunger, lack of livelihood, inaccessibility of education, and problematic road network and infrastructure. “Kung kamo makasaka didto sa Paquibato naay mga areas didto nga lapad ang mga dalan ug gwapo ang mga views, mao ni ang dako na challenge in keeping Davao City insurgency -free and predicting kung unsa man ang other possible causes of conflict kay pareho ana wala na ang armado unya karon ang atoang gina-predict na

magiging problem kay ang pagsulod sa mga tao didto sa areas nga ancestral domain which will create conflict again. Nakita na nato na dinhi sa atoang Buda side,” Mayor Sara said. Meanwhile, Mayor Sara promised to prioritize projects in Davao City under Build Build Build such as the Davao City Coastal Bypass Project, Davao City Bypass Project, and the High Priority Bus System (HPBS) if she is elected Vice President in May 9 elections. “Daghan pa ta ug pend-

ing na mga gikan pa sa “Build, Build, Build” isa na ang coastal road and we also have the big project the bypass road dinha sa taas na part sa Davao City and High Priority Bus System-kani ang for Davao City. For Davao Region and Mindanao, we will have to consult ang mga new administration nianing mga LGUs kung unsa ang need nato na i-push na mga big infra projects sa sunod na administration kung kita ang mapili na VP sa atoang nasud,” she said. By Maya M. Padillo

Eight (8) of 10 Dabawenyos believe that the war affects the Philippines on varying yet significant levels. Proof of such effect could be seen on the sudden skyrocketing of oil and gas prices in the country in the recent weeks, attributed to the spike of global crude oil price per barrel. When asked which country the Philippines shall side in this issue, 8 of 10 Dabawenyos responded

that the coountry should be neutral (77%), and 7 of 10 (73.9%) Dabawenyos believed that the next President should also remain neutral. This coincides with the recent pronouncements of President Rodrigo Duterte on pursuing an independent foreign policy and neutrality of the country, despite his deep concern on the fate of Ukraine and its citizens, with Ukrainian President Volody-

myr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin failing to arrive in consensus to the former’s impending NATO membership. Finally, a further inferential analysis revealed that Dabawenyos exhibiting higher educational attainment and household income have the likelihood to express concern on the effects of Russia-Ukraine war to the country’s state of affairs. #

the grand rally, which will be held at the Capitol Grounds in Malaybalay, the capital city of Bukidnon province. The upcoming event in Bukidnon on March 31 will be the first grand rally of UniTeam in the Northern Mindanao region, Cabrera said. The BPPO, Longakit said, will conduct a follow-up coordination meeting next week together with the LGU to finalize the security plan for the said rally. She also asked for the full cooperation of those who plan to attend the rally in order to achieve a peaceful event and encouraged all individuals to remain vigilant against possible attempts to disrupt it. Local candidates’ presidential bets As the campaign for local elective positions started on March 25, some local political parties and coalitions in the Northern Mindanao region have expressed their support for their respective presidential and vice-presidential candidates.

On Sunday, the “Hugpong sa Panaghiusa,” the local party led by incumbent Misamis Oriental 2nd District. Rep. Juliette Uy, declared its support for Vice President Leni Robredo as president, and Davao City Mayor Duterte as vice president. The tandem is termed as “RoSa,” short for a Robredo-Sara tandem. Prior to this, an official launch of the “RoSa” movement was organized in this city by Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda, Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Rep. and Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez, and Zamboanga City Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar. Uy, who is vying for governor of Misamis Oriental province in the May 9 elections, will be facing incumbent City Mayor Oscar Moreno, who has served three terms as provincial governor from 2004 to 2013, and Peter Unabia, the current vice mayor of Gingoog City. As early as last year, Moreno has expressed to

support Robredo, together with party mate, Sen. Francis Pangilinan. On Friday, March 25, Pangilinan joined the official proclamation rally of Moreno’s local slate in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental. Meanwhile, on Saturday evening, Unabia’s proclamation rally was also an announcement of his local party’s support to the BBMSara tandem. In Lanao del Norte, the local party of PDP-Laban led by incumbent Governor Imelda Dimaporo, who is seeking reelection, is also supporting the BBM-Sara slate. In Misamis Occidental, the BBM-Sara tandem was openly supported by two major local parties led by incumbent Governor Philip Tan, and incumbent Deputy Speaker and 2nd District Rep. Henry Oaminal Sr. Both Oaminal and Tan are vying for the gubernatorial seat, with the latter seeking a second term. (With a report from Nef Luczon/PNA)

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What a talent, this DHL Motorsports commentator Janna! I was walking my way to the gym from the Military Training Office where I just reported to Lt. Cirunay, then Ateneo de Davao University’s Citizens’ Military Training commandant, when I heard two sports broadcasters doing a play-by-play account of a basketball game, one of the events featured in the Intrams that year, 1990. So I asked a spectator standing near that big Acacia tree, “Kinsa na sila?”. “Si Neil Bravo na ug Bong Aportadera”, was the answer. So, being a sports fan, I

watched the entire game but what made that game more exciting was the blow-by-blow account and analyses of Neil and Bong. Kulang nalang ma broadcast sa TV. I wish I had a camera phone already at that time or FB was already a thing because I’m very sure to have that documented when they were doing their work. I mentioned this lovely memory of mine because when I heard a 19-year-old commentator on FB, it just flashed that sports memory 32 years ago. I am talking about Janna Cerbo Ehido, winner of the

DHL Motorsports’ Fastest Lap Commentator Challenge who was given the opportunity to do what she loves to do at an F1 Free Practice in Bahrain with veteran commentators Will Buxton and Alex Jacques. She’s a natural, I tell you. You can check it out on “DHL Motorsports” on FB. Janna also received very encouraging comments from the legend himself, David Croft! What a talent! I’d really like to take my hats off to DHL Motorsports, Bright Partnerships and Formula 1, for organizing commentary competitions and giving opportunities to young journalists in the country. It is really amazing having events like this! This is the beauty of big corporations whose CEO’s or probably, just an ordinary staff member who made a suggestion, would think of having an event like this. This is really brilliant! Janna, I strongly believe, you’ll have a long, long way to go, and with the availability of “logistics”, you are going to soar high. When Neil (the “Pride of Mati’’, who was just a few years ahead of me) and I were competing in the National Secondary Schools Press Conferences

before, there were no broadcast journalism categories at that time. In the later years, I learned that NSSPC (renamed National Schools Press Conference) events have included broadcasting and radio script writing contests. And to know that this category has been developed all these years, there will be more Jannas in the making. DHL Motorsports did a very good job on this. If our local basketball players are looking forward to playing in the PBA, young broadcast journalists will have one big

event to look forward to, and damn prepare hard for it. Congratulations to the proud parents, Dabawenya Joji Cerbo Ehido, who is now based in Cebu with husband Jovi and the rest of the family. To mold such talent is never easy. Believe me, if only DHL Motorsports organized competitions like this in the 90s, it’s not nang hambug ba, but you would find the likes of Neil and Bong as champions. Keep this going on DHL Motorsports! And thank you for giving them all the opportunities in the world.

MARGIELYN VS. DAHICAN WAVES. Olympian skateboarder Margielyn Didal takes delight on the huge Dahican waves during her recent visit to the City of Mati in Davao Oriental. Didal visited the newly-constructed Mati Skate Park and promoted the sports that made her an international icon. (MARIVIC LOPEZ-SENCIO)