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UniTeam led by Presidential candidate Ferdinand“Bongbong”Marcos Jr, and his running mateVice Presidential bet Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, together with Cotabato Province Vice Governor Emmylou Lala Taliño-Mendoza, TUCP Representative Raymond Mendoza, Cotabato Province 3rd District Representative bet Samantha Taliño-Santos

and other provincial officials pose for a photo with the crowd after a grand rally held at Carmen Municipal Hall in Carmen, Province of Cotabato on Monday. Photo courtesy of Mayor Inday Sara Duterte FB page

BAN STANDS BBM-Sara rallies in region but none in Davao City By MAYA M. PADILLO

ayor Sara Duterte-Carpio confirmed there is no BBM-Sara UniTeam that will be held in Davao City.

“For Davao City nag refuse nako nga mag rally dinha,” Mayor Sara said on Monday. The mayor invited

Dabawenyos to attend the UniTeam scheduled rallies in various areas in Davao Region. “Sa mga taga Davao City,

gina-awhag ta mo nga mutambong na lang sa rally nato sa laing lugar dinha sa Region 11,” she said. On Wednesday, March 30, 2022 the BBM-Sara UniTeam will do their rounds in Davao Region, a bailiwick of the Dutertes. First stop is a rally in Carmen, Davao

Indonesian Minister mulls revival of Garuda’s Davao-Manado flights

inister of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia Prof. Yasonna Laoly promised to talk with Indonesia’s national flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, about the revival of the Davao-Manado air route. “Previously, we had a direct flight from Manado-Davao also a ferry from Bitung to Davao and vice versa but due to the pandemic they stopped and we hope to reopen them again,” he said in an interview. Laoly was in Davao City over the weekend to lead the distribution of

passports and non-immigrant visas to Indonesian citizens that belong to the Persons of Indonesian Descents (PIDs) residing in Davao City and Mindanao at the Indonesian Consulate General in Davao City. “Returning from here, I will talk to Garuda. The governor of Manado is a very close friend of mine. I’ll talk to him. We have to move forward,” he added. The route was relaunched on September 27, 2019 through Garuda Indonesia, but halted in mid-March of 2020 following the travel restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The service is said to be part of Garuda’s effort to provide seamless connectivity for passengers in both countries through the first regular flight connecting Manado to Davao. Meanwhile, with Indonesia now open to tourists, Laoly urged tourists to visit the country. “If you would like to go to Indonesia now, no quarantines and restrictions. Now we open visas on arrival particularly those from Asian countries. Apply for your visa at the airport and the immigration will take care of it,” he said.

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del Norte to be followed by another rally in Pantukan, Davao de Oro and end their day with another rally in Digos, Davao del Sur. On March 29, 2022, the UniTeam of presidential bet Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Mayor Sara

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CENRO told single-use plastic ordinance toothless sans IRR

reen group Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) is calling on the Davao City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) to start crafting the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the ordinance banning the use of single-use plastics in Davao City. “It was already signed by Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio last year ang problema na lang is wala pa itong IRR and we are coordinating with CENRO kasi sila ang point agency for the crafting of the IRR. Kasi until such time na walang IRR walang pangil ang ordinance,” said Amelou Catague-Ferrer, policy advocate officer of IDIS on Monday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw. Last year, Mayor Sara

signed the ordinance entitled “No to Single-Use Plastics Ordinance of 2021,” aiming to regulate the sale, distribution, and use of single-use plastics in the city. The ordinance also aims to implement waste reduction plans, programs, and practices within the city and “to enhance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.” Among the provisions of the ordinance is that single-use plastics such as drinking cups, ice cream cups, condiments or gravy containers, cup lids, stirrers, cutleries, straws, meal boxes, pastry or cake boxes, egg containers or clamshells, balloon sticks, and hand gloves are no longer

Teodoro, Sen. Migz Zubiri, Robin Padilla, Herbert Bautista, former senator Jinggoy Estrada and former Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. Also present were TUCP partylist Representative Raymond Mendoza, Cotabato Province 3rd District Representative bet Samantha Taliño-Santos and the whole “Serbisyong Totoo” team. Based on the number of attendees, Carmen is considered as the bailiwick of the UniTeam. Marcos thanked the crowd and the officials

for the warm welcome extended to the UniTeam. “Maraming salamat sa mainit na salubong na binigya ninyo sa Uniteam. Alam ko marami sa inyi naghintay kanina pang umaga. Nakakatuwa na makita kayong lahat. Kami ni Mayor Sara ay matagal ng umiikot sa buong Pilipinas para ikalat ang mensahe ng UniTeam, ang adhikain ng pagkakaisa,” Marcos said. After the Carmen sortie, the UniTeam then proceeded to Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat prov-

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otabateños warmly received the grand rally of Presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, and his running mate Vice Presidential candidate Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio’s UniTeam in Carmen Municipal Hall in Carmen, Province of Cotabato on Monday led by Vice Governor Emmylou Lala Taliño-Mendoza. Marcos and Duterte were joined during the rally that drew a massive crowd were UniTeam senatoriables Senator Win Gatchalian, Gilbert Gibo

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On the approval of the release of National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council funds for the Philippine Coconut Authority’s proposed Coconut Debris Management Plan in support of the government’s Shelter Assistance and Recovery Program for communities hit by Typhoon Odette last December:

Kinokomendahan po natin si Pangulong Duterte sa kanyang pag-apruba sa pondong ito na layuning mapabilis ang pagbibigay ng reusable housing materials para sa mga biktima ni Typhoon Odette.” Senator Christopher “Bong” Go

EDITORIAL Let’s learn a vital lesson The Davao City COVID-19 Task Force has revealed that three unvaccinated senior citizens in the city succumbed to the disease between March 13 to 19, 2022.

Dr. Michelle Schlosser, spokesperson of the Davao COVID-19 Task Force, said, “Our recent deaths so far were unvaxxed seniors.” In an interview with the City Information Office (CIO), Dr. Schlosser said the COVID-19 casualties were severe to critical cases and required hospital care.

mild or no symptoms at all when they contract COVID-19. Dr. Schlosser also stated during the Bida Bakunado program of 87.5 FM Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on March 25, 2022 that from the 1.8 percent recorded in the past, the COVID-19 positivity rate in the city slightly increased to two percent.

“It is important, especially for the 60 years old and above age group, to really get vaccinated,” she said.

“We have 12 active cases today with two percent positivity rate, still very low compared to our previous five percent positivity rate,” she said, but the sense of responsibility and discipline of Dabawenyos, along with protection from the vaccine and booster doses, will add a layer of protection against infection or the severe symptoms of the disease.”

For nth time, the task force official has made a clear statement that fully vaccinated individuals and those who received booster doses only manifest

The lesson to be learned from the COVID-19 stories told us by Dr. Schlosser needs no further elaboration. It is enough that we realize that it is a matter of life and death.

A two-dose vaccination with a booster of the anti-COVID-19 vaccine, according to her, would boost a person’s immunity against the coronavirus and provide protection against the severity of the disease, thus reducing the risk of getting severe to critical symptoms that may lead to death.

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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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The City Agriculturist’s Office will act as the Secretariat of the Board.

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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.

- OB-Acting City Mayor - On Sick Leave

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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.

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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);

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE DAVAO FOOD TERMINAL COMPLEX (DFTC) AS THE OFFICIAL WHOLESALE FACILITY FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND REGULATING ITS OPERATIONS

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 mountain ranges of Kitanglad (background) and Kalatungan (not in photo) endow Barangay Miarayon in Talakag, Bukidnon with a cool climate all year round. Photo taken Sunday, 27 March 2022. MindaNews photo by H. MARCOS C. MORDENO

Surigao City airport resumes commercial flight operations

ommercial flight operations at the Surigao City airport resumed Monday, months after these were suspended due to the impact of Typhoon Odette, local officials said.

“Happy to welcome the resumption of commercial flight (Cebu Pacific)… today, March 28, 2022,” city tourism officer Roselyn Merlin said in a Facebook post. The resumption was also confirmed by the Surigao City Public Information Office in a separate Facebook post, quoting the local Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines officer, Engr. Junelito Abrazado. Merlin said that commercial flights at the airport were suspended from Dec.

17, 2021, a day after Odette hit land, to give way to the rehabilitation of the damaged facilities. Non-commercial flights though, particularly those for relief operations using Philippine Air Force aircraft, were allowed during the period. Cebu Pacific flight DG 6881, which ferried 66 passengers from Cebu to Surigao City, landed at 9:40 a.m. Monday, said Merlin. Its return flight, DG 6882, has 45 passengers.

The resumption of the commercial flights will boost economic activities in the province, especially tourism, Merlin said. “It will increase tourist traffic to the city especially this time of the year, summertime, which is peak season for Surigao , Siargao and Dinagat,” she added. Travelers, including businessmen, will no longer have to pass by Butuan airport for their flights, she said. “Until next month, flight frequency will be twice a week, Monday and Friday, per info from the CebuGo Surigao office. Hopefully, it will increase by May and in the coming months with the

support of Surigao travelers,” said Merlin. Prior to Odette’s devastation, the airport underwent rehabilitation for two years until 2019 after its runway was heavily damaged by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake in February 2017. A previous statement by the Department of Transportation said that the rehabilitation of the runway at that time allowed it to be extended by 340 meters from its original length of 1,000 meters. Merlin said that Abrazado’s office aims to soon complete repairs to the airport’s terminal building and its surroundings for the safety and comfort of passengers.

ly since the start of 2022 because of agricultural smuggling. “‘Yan ang pinaiigting ng Bureau of Customs at ng DA diyan sa mga piers at mga ports ‘yung pagpasok niyan. Dapat talaga makumpiska na ‘yan. Ibig sabihin, talagang ‘wag na papasukin dito,” Reyes said. (That is what the BOC and the DA are intensely looking at now in piers and ports. The smuggled crops should be confiscated and not be brought here.)

“Hindi po tayo nagbibigay ng import permit ng carrots. Ibig sabihin niyan, puslit ‘yan. Nakikiusap tayo sa mga traders na nakakasakit ‘yan sa ating mga magsasaka,” he added. (We do not issue import permits for carrots. Those are smuggled. We appeal to the traders that those acts hurt our farmers.) During the Senate hearing on Monday, League of Association at the LA Trinidad Vegetable Trading Ar-

eas public relations officer Agot Balanoy said the volume of smuggled carrots has doubled from 20% in 2021 to 40% this year despite the claims that there are confiscations being conducted by government agencies. Reyes said consumers prefer imported carrots because they have no tariffs, making them more affordable than homegrown ones. Aside from that, imported carrots are usually bigger in size.

BDO to infuse more capital into its rural banking unit

DO Unibank said it plans to increase the capital position of its rural banking arm BDO Network Bank (BDONB) by up to P2 billion through the issuance of primary common shares. The country’s largest bank said this will allow BDONB to support the sustained expansion in its salary loan and MSME portfolios. BDO said the two lending areas have a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28 percent over the last 3 years to P37 billion.

“Further, this will enhance BDONB’s ability to cover and serve more markets, particularly the unbanked and the underserved segments of the population,” the Sy-led bank said. The capital-raising plan will be subject to regulatory approvals. BDO however also said that while its ruran banking unit has experienced strong growth in recent years, there is no guaranty that BDONB will be able to continue with a similar growth trajectory.

Monitoring intensified in piers, ports End of WFH only for PEZAagainst agri smuggling, says DA exec registered firms says DTI

he Department of Agriculture on Tuesday said it is working closely with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to intensify the monitoring in piers and ports against agricultural smuggling, particularly of carrots. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Noel Reyes said this in a radio interview, after a Senate hearing on Monday revealed that farmers in La Trinidad, Benguet, are losing an average of P2.5 million dai-

he Department of Trade and Industry on Monday clarified that only firms registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority are required to resume onsite operations. “This rule applies only to business enterprises registered with PEZA pursuant to the PEZA law,” DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez said in a statement Firms not registered with PEZA meanwhile “have more flexibility as to the degree of WFH [work from home] arrangements

that is suitable to their operations,” Lopez added. Lopez issued the statement amid calls from BPO workers and firms to extend work from home and remote work setups. Most BPOs are PEZA-registered, and enjoy tax perks for exporting their services. He said that because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fiscal Incentive Review Board (FIRB) temporarily allowed up to 90 percent WFH arrangement up to March 31 for PEZA registered businesses.

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BDO Unibank plans to increase the capital position of its rural banking arm BDO Network Bank (BDONB) by up to P2 billion through the issuance of primary common shares to support the sustained expansion in its salary loan and MSME portfolios. Edge Davao

BOC-Davao seizes P20 million worth of smuggled cigarettes URC conserves water through its reduce, reuse and recycle program

niversal Robina Corp. (URC), one of the country’s biggest food firms, has managed to save over 11 million cubic meters of water since 2018 through various water conservation initiatives integral to its corporate social responsibility. “We recognize that water is a non-renewable resource, and that it is an essential input material in the production of our products,” said URC chief executive officer Irwin Lee. Lee said URC has saved enough water over the past four years to fill 4,600 Olympic-size swimming pools. Last year (2021), the company managed to recycle over 860,000 cu m., enough to cover the water needs of 2.26 million people for a day. These were all achieved via URC’s reduce, reuse and recycle program meant to optimize water use. URC has been reducing its water consumption by fixing leaks, replacing pipes with more durable materials like stainless steel, eliminating production wastage, improving the efficiency of its water

treatment facilities, and using rainwater harvesting methods. It reuses water when cleaning pallets, watering plants and flushing toilets. It recycles water meant for washing critical raw materials used in its products, such as unpeeled potato, as well as for its cooling towers. URC also has a slew of programs to protect key watersheds. It has company-wide environmental stewardship initiatives, including reforestation programs, coastal, river and drainage clean-up drives, and mangrove-planting activities. Last year, some 7,600 seedlings were planted across different sites through URC’s partnerships with local government units and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The company’s Sugar and Renewables Group, meanwhile, has signed a memorandum of agreement with the DENR to adopt a 3-hectare forest in Manjuyod town in Negros Oriental, and another 5 hectares in San Enrique, Iloilo.

he Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Davao through its Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS), X-ray Inspection Project (XIP), and Enforcement Security Service (ESS) and in coordination with Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Special Operations Group (RSOG) XI, seized 690 mastercases of smuggled cigarettes with an estimated value of Php 20 million in a joint buy-bust operation on March 24, 2022, at Hagonoy, Davao del Sur.

The buy-bust operation resulted in the apprehension of various cigarettes brands such as Wilson, Champion, EXXE, Absolute Blue, among others. District Collector, Atty. Erastus Sandino B. Austria already issued a Warrant of Seizure and Detention against the smuggled goods for

violating Section 117 and Section 1400 of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA). BOC assures the public that it will remain vigilant in protecting the country’s borders against the entry of smuggled goods including cigarettes which disrupt the nation’s tobacco industry.

of dividends per year. Assistant Secretary Soledad Emilia Cruz of the CAG said the high level of compliance by GOCCs to Republic Act 7656, or the dividends law, was the result of the DOF’s persistent efforts to ensure that even state-run firms with dividend deficiencies and arrears are able to remit either through staggered remittance arrangements, or other payment options that may be warranted. Under the dividends law, GOCCs are required to remit at least 50 percent of their net earnings to the national government (NG). Cruz said that for the remaining period of the Dute-

rte administration, the CAG expects to collect at least PHP32 billion as dividend remittances of GOCCs by end-June 2022. The CAG, headed by Finance Undersecretary Antonette Tionko, also made good use of the web-based GOCCs liabilities and monitoring system (GLAMS) to check the financial status of GOCCs. Formerly known as the GOCC Debt Reporting and Monitoring System (GDRAMS), the GLAMS was transferred by the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) to the DOF in July 2021 and was relaunched with enhanced features by CAG in August 2021.

GOCC dividend remittances hit over P57 billion in 2021

he fiscal discipline that the Department of Finance (DOF) continues to impose on government-owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs) has yielded PHP57.55 billion in actual dividend remittances in 2021 from these state-run firms, or 9.4 percent higher than the 2019 pre-pandemic collection of PHP52.59 billion. These 2021 remittances exclude the dividends foregone in 2020 income from the Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) and Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), which retained their dividend contributions to continue boosting their capital requirements,

the DOF’s Corporate Affairs Group (CAG) said in its report to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III. Inclusive of the dividend relief granted to select GOCCs, including Landbank and DBP, the total dividend collections for 2021 amount to PHP84.72 billion, which is 22.5 percent higher than 2019’s PHP69.17 billion. Under the Duterte administration (July 2016-December 2021), total dividend collections inclusive of dividend relief averaged PHP68.7 billion annually, more than double the level of the past administration (July 2010-June 2016) which only collected an average of PHP27.5 billion worth

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COMPETITIVE EDGE

The March Open House was a treat to prospective condo buyers.

Aeon Towers thrill condo buyers in Open House Say good goodbye to travel and event restrictions and say hello to Davao City’s property market. A glimpse of what looks like the investment property scene is going to look like, condo seekers and investors from key cities of the region joined the recent open

house event hosted by Aeon Luxe Properties Inc. on March 18, 2022 at Aeon Towers. It was a festive themed event was held in celebration of Araw ng Davao for the month of March. Condo buyers of Aeon Towers and Aeon Bleu bagged amazing prizes aside from the discounts

Aeon Towers provide the best value for money condo units.

offered in the Open house held at the new Showroom office of Aeon Luxe located at the Second Floor of Aeon Towers Commercial Area, Bajada. Clients and agents were welcomed with a themed photowall where they snapped pictures while savoring on a na-

tive ‘kakanin’ buffet specialty prepared for the event. The buyers also won additional prizes via spin-a-wheel—Gift Certificate worth 2k of food and beverages at Club Aeon, Gift Certificate worth 2k of services at Les Beaute Spa and gift sets.

Aeon Towers currently offers the Rent-to-Own Program for interested condo buyers who wish to acquire a unit in this premium development but on a monthly rental basis. Existing and new condo owners may also avail Early Move-in promo for as low as P500K* if they wish to transfer to

their unit as soon as possible. Aeon Bleu on the other hand, offers less 15K per sqm discount for two-bedroom units in Tower 1 and 2. To know more, message Aeon Towers at www.facebook.com/AeonLuxeOfficial or get in touch with our Business Unit Heads.

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The Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) announced during its Annual Congress in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Sunday the granting of the hosting rights to the Philippines through the Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines (PhilCycling).

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Tagaytay City to host 2023 Asian BMX Championships

nternational cycling action returns to the Philippines when Tagaytay City hosts the 2023 Asian BMX Championships and Asian Junior BMX Championships for Racing and Freestyle from March 3 to 6 next year at the International Cycling Union (UCI)-standard BMX track and at the Tagaytay City International Convention Center (TICC) complex.

The Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) announced during its Annual Congress in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Sunday the granting of the hosting rights to the Philippines through the Integrat-

ed Cycling Federation of the Philippines (PhilCycling). “We thank the ACC for granting PhilCycling’s bid to host the Asian championships,” said PhilCycling chief Rep. Abraham “Bambol” To-

lentino, also the president of the Philippine Olympic Committee. “It’s been a while since we hosted international cycling events and with this privilege, PhilCycling, Tagaytay City and the entire country for that matter will put their best foot forward for this event.” Tolentino said PhilCycling will ask the UCI to calendar the 2023 Asian championships as qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The last time that international cycling com-

petitions were held in the country was in 2019 during the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Tagaytay City was the main hub of competitions for Road and BMX while nearby Laurel (Batangas) hosted the Mountain Bike (MTB) competitions. At the forefront of the Philippines’ BMX Racing campaign is Daniel Caluag, a London 2012 Olympian and the country’s lone gold medalist at the Incheon 2014 Asian Games. Joining him are his brother CJ Calu-

ag and 2019 Asian Junior Championships gold medalist Patrick Coo. BMX Freestyle, now an Olympic and UCI event, consists of Flatland and Street with 2019 SEA Games veterans Renz Viaje and Alan Ray Alfaro leading the charge. A roof has been built over the BMX Track in Tagaytay City making it one of the most unique tracks in the continent. The Flatland competitions will be staged at the Sigtuna Hall inside the TICC

and the Street events at the existing skatepark facility at the Tagaytay City athletics oval. The Philippines hosted continental cycling competitions in 2005 (Southeast Asian Games—Tagaytay City for Road, Amoranto Velodrome for Track and Danao City for MTB), 2004 (Puerto Princesa City for Asian MTB), 1997 (Danao City for Asian MTB) and 1995 (Amoranto Velodrome and Subic for Asian Road Championships). (PR)

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Ooops, mali! Sorry for the hybrid headline. We all probably shared the thought that the Gin Kings could have dropped the A-bomb over the Road Warriors and secured the first finals slot last Sunday Nope. Ginebra failed to register a sweep, allowing NLEX to sneak from behind. I know the pain thousands of Ginebra fans feel. Perhaps, what is more exasperating is that the Gins lost just by a point (86-85) which meant they could have clinched the victory had the passing miscalculation (as TC described the error) was not committed.

Okay. Please give credit to coach YG and his out-of-the-book strategies and substitutions. Whether the winning margin was twenty, ten or one, it won’t matter because a win is a win. A reprieve is what the Road Warriors got. And for this reason, the more wary coach Tim Cone will be for Game 4.. Why? Because YG will now confidently utilize Soyud and Miranda, give them more minutes as the duo proved that they indeed were able to help NLEX tame the onrushing defending champions. Cameron Clark is slowly developing a herculean confidence

that he can spell the difference. His court savvy showed when he snatched a pass by LA Tenorio in the dying seconds when NLEX was trailing 83-85, converted on a lay-up, got fouled and completed a three point play. The pressure will be on Japeth Aguilar’s shoulders who is expected to carry the brunt, this despite just recovering from a calf injury sustained in Game 2. I thought Justin Brownlee was quite dehydrated in Game 3 as he did not figure as much consistently in other departments. Even as he top scored anew for the Gins, his teammates got the surprise of their lives when an on-fire Philip

Paniamogan fired three triples in the third quarter to bring back life to the Road Warriors. Back to the drawing board, Tim. You need a man to match up with the burly Soyud who contributed 11 points, including a triple and a couple of follow ups. I thought you focused too much on crowding the inside when Clark had possession and thus overlooked that Paniamogan can string up triples in open shots. Rotating just eight healthy players, Ginebra is terribly undermanned although rookie Arvin Tolentino is stepping up. Give Jeff

Chan more minutes. If you notice, NLEX is maintaining its running game throughout, aimed at tiring out JB who had only brief moments of relief. Adjustment is what the Gin Kings need to do. YG need not recalibrate his game plan because he is able to utilize all his boys according to a well-designed system focused solely on Ginebra. Watch out for Clark. This guy has something more to prove . Expect him to explode in Game 4. My crystal ball tells me it’s a toss-up. (Email your feedback to fredlumba@yahoo.com.) GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES!

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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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SEC revokes Cashtrees license for violating Moratorium on new online lending violators

he Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the license of Cashtrees Lending Corporation for launching and operating unregistered online lending platforms (OLPs) amid a moratorium imposed by the Commission. In an order dated March 16, the SEC Corporate Governance and Finance Department (CGFD) found that Cashtrees committed eight violations of SEC Memorandum Circular No. 10, Series of 2021, which provides for the Moratorium of New Online Lending Platforms (SEC MC 10). Cashtrees also committed eight violations of SEC Memorandum Circular No. 19, Series of 2019 (SEC MC 19), which provides the Disclosure Requirements on Advertisements of Financing Companies and Lending Companies and Reporting of Online Lending Platforms. The findings were supported by the results of the joint operation of the SEC Enforcement and Investor Protection Department (EIPD) and the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group on February 12 for the implementation of a Warrant to Search, Seize, and Examine Computer Data against Cashtrees. In its report following the operation, the EIPD found Cashtrees to have launched and operated eight unrecorded OLPs, namely Rush Loan, Easy Money, Good Pocket, Lucky Start, Swipe Cash, 365 Cash, Mega Loan, and Gold Peso, after the moratorium on new OLPs took effect on November 2, 2021. The SEC imposed the

moratorium in response to the emergence of financial technology companies engaging in predatory lending, taking advantage of cashstrapped Filipinos in need of quick loans by charging high interest rates and imposing strict payment terms. “To date, the Commission has not lifted the moratorium imposed above. Thus, only those OLPs previously approved by the Commission may operate,” the CGFD noted in the order. In launching and operating the eight OLPs, the CGFD said, Cashtrees also violated SEC MC 19, which requires lending and financing companies to report their OLPs to the Commission prior to their launch and operation. Lending companies must also disclose in their advertisements and OLPs specific information, such as their corporate names, SEC Registration Numbers, and Certificates of Authority. SEC MC 19 further requires companies to register their OLPs as business or trade names, and to report any OLP which they plan to develop, operate, or utilize no later than 10 days before their launch. “To date, however, [Cashtrees] has not submitted any such report and, despite such failure, commenced operations of the said OLPs nonetheless,” according to the CGFD. Meanwhile, the CGFD also discovered lapses in Cashtrees’ compliance with SEC MC 19 with regards to its three recorded OLPs, namely Happylend, Credit Cash, and Cashmore. The CGFD found that

Happylend did not show the required disclosures under SEC MC 19, and that the three OLPs were not recorded as business or trade names of the company, among other violations. “Due to the multiple violations of SEC MC 19 and SEC MC 10 committed by [Cashtrees] in launching the eight unrecorded OLPs and due to the additional violations of SEC MC 19 committed by [Cashtrees] in its failure to comply with regard to its three recorded OLPs, [Cashtrees] showed its wanton disregard of the Commission’s rules and regulations,” the revocation order read. “As the online lending industry is strictly regulated, companies who are either unwilling or unable to comply with the rules imposed cannot be allowed to continue to operate,” it added. The revocation of Cashtrees’ CA brings to 37 the total number of financing/ lending companies with cancelled licenses due to various violations of SEC rules and regulations. To date, the SEC has also revoked the primary registration of a total of 2,082 lending companies for their failure to secure the requisite secondary license – a Certificate of Authority to Operate as a Lending/Financing Company – pursuant to Republic Act No. 9474, or the Lending Company Regulation Act of 2007 and for other violations. The Commission likewise ordered 72 online lending applications to cease operations for lack of authority to operate as a lending or financing company last year.

flew to visiting Zamboanga wherein a grand caravan is scheduled from the Zamboanga City airport to RT Lim Boulevard to the city hall then to UZ Summit Center where the grand rally will be held. The grand rally is expected to draw about 15,000 supporters inside the venue with 5,000 more to be accommodated outside. The entire activity from the motorcade to the grand rally meanwhile could easily attract 80,000 to 100,000 Zamboangeños come Tuesday morning. The BBM-Sara UniTeam started its Mindanao sortie on March 27, 2022 in the towns of Polomolok, Tupi, and Koronadal in South Cotabato attending

two proclamation rallies in the said province. It was likewise reported that more than 300 physicians from the General Santos City area and neighboring provinces declared their support for former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for president and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio for vice president in the May 9, 2022 election. On Monday, March 28, the UniTeam candidates paid a courtesy call on Cotabato Province Governor Nancy Catamco before proceeding to Carmen town for a grand rally together with Vice Governor Lala Taliño-Mendoza. After Carmen, the team then pro-

ceeded to Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat provinces for two more proclamation rallies. It can be recalled that Mayor Sara banned campaign motorcades and caravans in Davao City through Executive Order No 10, series of 2022 on Monday, March 7, 2022 stating that the city partially adopted the Commission on Elections (Comelec) resolution setting rules for face-to-face campaigning. The EO states Section 16 of Comelec Resolution No. 10732 – or the section on caravans and motorcades – would not be implemented. The mayor explained that the banning of motorcades in Davao City is due to the increasing fuel prices, among

inces for two more proclamation rallies. Mendoza has been an avid supporter of the BBM-

Sara tandem. Like the Uniteam, she is advocating for unity and service to the Filipinos. She is also campaign-

ing for continued service for the upliftment of the lives of the Cotabateños through her “Serbisyong Totoo” program.

allowed to be sold, used, or distributed for free without a special permit to distribute and/or use single-use plastic products.

“Matagal na kaming nakikipag-coordinate sa CENRO that IRR should already be crafted kasi if you have notice pag start ng pandem-

ic mas dumami yung mga single-use plastic wastes na napupunta sa stream,” Ferrer said. By Maya M. Padillo

On the other hand, Laoly also met Secretary Mabel Sunga-Acosta of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and talked about economic partnerships, particularly in the construction of the Mindanao Railway Project (MRP),

Halal food and beverages, and processed food. “Mindanao is now constructing railways and highways and we would like to cooperate in that as our Indonesian companies also has wide experiences in building

highways and also trains/ tracks. We would like to cooperate with that and also Halal food and beverages. Perhaps you would like to export your products to Indonesia, especially processed food,” he said. By Maya M. Padillo

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YOUNG BLOOD Azkals Development Team dumps Mendiola

ARMONA, Cavite – The Azkals Development Team (ADT) opened its campaign in the Copa Paulino Alcantara on a strong note with a 3-0 win over Mendiola on Monday night at the PFF National Training Centre here.

A penalty just before halftime set up the ADT’s domination against a Mendiola side that had two huge chances at goal blown.

A penalty just before halftime set up the ADT’s domination against a Mendiola side that had two huge chances at goal blown. The difference-maker came right when the fourth official announced the additional time for the first half when Ash Flores fouled Jermi Darapan inside the penalty box. Scott Woods calmly converted the penalty and sent Jessie Semblante to the other side of the goal to give ADT the lead at the half. Darapan then made it 2-0 in the 75th minute off a follow-up, while Lance Ocampo sealed the deal with an

83rd-minute goal. The win brought ADT to a three-way tie with United Clark and Kaya Iloilo at the top of the cup table with identical 1-0 records. United Clark and Kaya Iloilo will clash in the second match of the night with the winner taking the top spot. Mendiola, on the other hand, remains winless after two matches and might need to look at their missed chances at goal, a Sam Junior shot that hit the goal post and Flores’ supposedly wide-open shot that was cleared out just in time by Jaime Rosquillo. (PNA)