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President Rodrigo Duterte, accompanied by Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, distributes relief packs to families affected by Tropical Storm Agaton at the evacuation center in Baybay City, Leyte on April 15, 2022. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

NO POLL DAY BROWNOUTS Mindanao has an oversupply of power for May elections: MinDA

By MAYA M. PADILLO

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n official of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) assured that Mindanao has an more than enough supply of power for the upcoming election dismissing threats of brownouts on election day.

MinDA public relations head Adrian Tamayo told media during Wednesdays Habi at Kape that the power plants in Mindanao are forecasted to generate around 3,000 megawatts (MW) while the excess in

supply is predicted at 767 MW on election day.

“Simply saying there is no threat (brownouts), sobrang sobra (power supply). On May 9 elections it is far situation that there will be brownout,” Tamayo said.

On the other hand, power transmission operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) issued a warning in January this year of thin power supply this summer due to higher demand in the new normal, and highlights the need for policies to support demand side management to ensure adequate power during the upcoming presidential elections in May. This after the Depart-

ment of Energy (DOE) forecasted a total peak demand of 12,387 MW for Luzon to occur in the last week of May, a 747MW increase from the actual 2021 peak load of 11,640MW which occurred on May 28, 2021.

For Visayas, the peak demand occurred in December, mainly due to the activity brought about by the holiday season, while in Mindanao, the peak demand occurred in August.

bilities.

According to.Prof. Vicente Antonio V. Pijano, PWC chancellor.and chief operating officer, “I would like.to thank you.for being real partners in the development of this institution.

We are.not.a young institution. In fact, we are now celebrating our 69th year. With the RDLead grant, the PWC and DOST-NRCP have become. partners in the continuing service and love for quality

education,” Professor Pijano said.

Meanwhile, Dr. Marietta B. Sumagaysay, executive director of DOST-NRCP, straight from Manila explained the various programs of the institution.and mentioned the NSTEP-funded research of the PWC, aside from.the RDLead Program. She also invited interested individuals to.apply for NRCP membership.

Dr. Sumagaysay.also

congratulated the PWC of Davao for the RDLead Program and thanked Chancellor Pijano for the support and commitment. She said that NRCP shall.be a partner.in PWC’s scientific productivity including.publications and utilization of research results.

Through the.RDLead Program, the PWC of Davao. has engaged the expertise of Dr. Casiana Blanca J. Villarino, through the recom-

PWC of Davao partners with DOST-NRCP

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new partnership between the Philippine Women’s College (PWC) of Davao and the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines.(DOST-NRCP) has been formally signed. The memorandum of agreement (MOA) is all about the Research and Development Leader.or.RDLead Program that assists higher education institutions (HEIs) to strengthens research capa-

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PRRD agrees to resume face-to-face classes

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resident Rodrigo Duterte agreed on Friday that the resumption of face-to-face (F2F) classes is vital in restoring normalcy to the country amid the prevailing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

This was after Duterte expressed confidence in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) readiness to supervise the gradual expansion of in-person classes nationwide.

During his visit to typhoon-hit Baybay City in Leyte province, Duterte backed the reopening of physical classes, saying the number of Covid-19 cases in the country is on the decline.

“Ang problema pud sa eskuwelahan kay ang desisyon sa Secretary of Education mubalik na man. Tama na. Para nako, kinahanglan mubalik na ta sa normal. Wala na man kaayo’y takod (The problem is the Secretary of Education has decided to resume face-to-face classes. But that’s right.

For me, we need to go back to normal. Anyway, the infection rate has decreased),” he said.

DepEd is allowing

schools located in areas under Alert Levels 1 and 2 to conduct limited F2F classes, subject to health protocols.

As of March 28, about 13,692 public and private schools have been participating in in-person classes, according to DepEd data.

More than 10 million children have so far been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, as of April 11.

Despite the eased Covid-19 protocols, Duterte again reminded the public to continue wearing face masks to ensure their protection against the dreaded disease.

He maintained that the use of face masks would help prevent the further transmission of Covid-19.

“Di lang nako gusto tangtangon ninyo ang maskara. Habang Presidente ko, gamita. Nakahatag gyud ni og proteksyon.

Kay og wala nako na gipugos nga magmaskara gyud mo, ang takod kusog kaayo. Pero tungod naa na, dili basta-basta makasulod ang kagaw (But I don’t want you to stop wearing your masks.

While I’m President, con-

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Davao Region sustains decreasing trend of confirmed Covid-19 cases

By MAYA M. PADILLO

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he regional office of the Department of Health (DOH 11) reported that Davao Region has sustained a decreasing trend of confirmed Covid-19 cases.

Dr. Gerna Manatad, assistant regional director of DOH 11, said that as of April 12, 2022 there were only seven cases reported wherein five were from Davao City, one from Davao de Oro, and one from Davao del Sur. In terms of the cumulative number of cases, there are a total of 132 wherein 57 were from Davao City, 35 from Davao de Oro, 19 from Davao del Norte, 13 from Davao del Sur, and eight from Davao Oriental.

DOH 11 also looked into the new cases as well as the number of deaths with the reclassification as to their vaccination status. According to Manatad from the 126 total number of cases, 87 were unvaccinated and only 39 had their vaccine doses.

“For the total number of deaths we have 20 and 19 of them have not reA mother prepares her kindergarten son’s things while waiting for his class to start at Kabacan Elementary School in Ecoland, Davao City. President Rod- ceived their vaccine dosrigo Duterte has backed the resumption of face-to-face (F2F) classes, saying the number of Covid-19 cases in the country is on the decline. Edge Davao es or unvaccinated,” she

Bello unveils DOLE 11 building along Quimpo Boulevard Tech firm to assist MSMEs push their products via e-Halal hub

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icro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Davao City can now improve, develop, and market their products through an e-Halal hub established by technology firm Fusionex International.

Davao e-Halal Hub Platform will serve as a trading and marketing site and will integrate the end-to-end supply chain to make the entire process seamless and more efficient.

In October 2020, the city government of Davao has partnered with Fusionex to set up a digital platform for halal goods produced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Mindanao.

“This is a platform introduced by Fusionex para yung MSMEs matulungan natin silang ma-develop ang mga presentations or products para ma-link

sila dili lang sa local but regional and national markets,” said Marilou Ampuan, vice chairperson of the Regional Halal Committee.

Ampuan said the agreement for establishing the e-hub was signed by Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio in August 2020, the first local government to have an ordinance relating to the promotion of halal goods and services.

E-Halal hub is a digital ecosystem that will include information on suppliers along with product origin, warehousing and transport, business matching venue and virtual expo, finance and insurance, and permits and licensing.

Aside from food products, there are also opportunities for manufacturing halal clothing, and pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. By Maya M. Padillo

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he Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Region 11 headed by Regional Director Randolf C. Pensoy has a brand new home - a seven-story concrete building not far from a mall and two townships on Quimpo Blvd., Davao City.

Labor Sec. Silvestre H. Bello lll inaugurated the new structure built on a 350 sq. m. lot donated by the late philanthropist Huang Sui Sin who was represented by Mrs. Lolita Huang, during the unveiling.

Fr. Emmanuel Gon-

zaga of the Sacred Heart of Jesus officiated at the blessing of the building.

According to Assistant Sec. Mariano Alquiza who supervised the construction, the building costs P100 million.

Bello came to Davao City to grace the inauguration rite accompanied by some DOLE undersecretaries and officials including Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac of.the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), ARD Atty Jayson P. Balais, Usec Ranz Escolanga, Usec

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Based on the Regional Situation Update on Covid-19 in Davao Region as of April 11, 2022 DOH 11 showed the healthcare utilization of regional hospital capacity was at 28.2% non-ICU bed use and 31.7% ICU bed use.

Only 30 of 437 of COVID-19 admissions are severe and critical. Out of the 30, only 11 (2.52% of the total admissions) are confirmed cases, while 19 are probable and suspects.

There were 3,037,390 individuals or 69.1% of the target population in the Davao Region are fully vaccinated.

DOH 11 reminded the public to continue practicing minimum public health standards: wear a mask and stay in well-ventilated areas. The Covid-19 vaccination efforts are also continuing throughout the region.

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In saying that there is an excess in power supply predicted at 767 MW on election day:

Simply saying there is no threat (brownouts), sobrang sobra (power supply). On May 9 elections it is far situation that there will be brownout.”

Adrian Tamayo

MinDA public relations head

EDITORIAL Something good There’s something good and even inspiring about the country’s continuing battle against the pandemic.

The massive vaccination program of the government has significantly contributed to the downtrend of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in the Philippines, OCTA Research fellow, Dr. Guido David, said Saturday.

According to Dr. David, for the past two years of battling the pandemic, one of the noticeable trends is having surge waves three to four months apart.

“Medyo sinu-support nga nito yung hypothesis na humina yung immunity natin after a period of time – usually mga three to four months pero sa ngayon maganda naman kalagayan natin (It is quite supporting the hypothesis that our immunity is going down after a period of time - usually it’s three to four months, but we are now in a good situation),” David said at the public virtual briefing.

He noted that it is also possible that the COVID 19 surge in the country will not happen.

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“That means – even if we have some lapses at first but now we have a good pandemic management. I hope it will continue in the next coming years,” he said,

David is also optimistic that the next administration will continue the data-based driven approach of the government in responding to the Covid-19 pandemic and other challenges posed by the global health crisis.

HOWEVER, David did not dismiss the World Health Organization’s warning of a possible surge saying it might come true if the public will ignore the health protocols and refuse to get vaccinated with Covid-19 primary doses and booster shots.

What the scientist is saying is that arguably, our country’s Achilles’ heel is really complacency.

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ATTY. IRESHA LOU GENERALAO IBP DAVAO CORNER

Dear IBP Davao, Akoang Misis namatay bago lang tungod sa sakit.

Naa mi duha ka anak pero naa man gud sa parents sa akoang deceased na Misis.

Pwede ba na Attorney na sila ang guardian sa bata? Legally married man mi ni deceased wife pud pero gusto jud sa iyang parents na sa ilaha ang bata. Tama ba ni?

- Husband

Dear Sir, Under the Family Code of the Philippines, the right and duty to care for children has been vested by the laws to their parents. In cases of minor children, the same is conferred to both parents.

Article 211 of the Family Code, the father and the mother shall jointly exercise parental authority over the

persons of their common children. In case of disagreement, the father’s decision shall prevail, unless there is a judicial order to the contrary.

In the same vein, the children shall always observe respect and reverence towards their parents and are obliged to obey them as long as the children are under parental authority.

In case one parent passes away, such as in this case, the right and duty to exercise parental authority will be solely exercised by the parent present. Thus, parental authority and responsibility may not be renounced or transferred except in cases authorized by law. Also, under Article 212, in case of absence or death of either parent, the

parent present shall continue exercising parental authority.

Since you are the present parent and you did not renounce or transfer your right and duty, you shall continue exercising parental authority over your two children even if your wife is dead. Thus, the parents of your deceased wife cannot be the guardian of your children.

HENRYLITO D. TACIO THINK ON THESE!

THOUGHTS TO LIVE BY THIS LENTEN SEASON “Go ahead, make my day!” said Clint Eastwood in one of his earlier movies. “I’ll be back,” promised Arnold Schwarzenegger.

“Love means never having to say you’re sorry,” said Ali McGraw in the movie, Love Story. “You’re nothing but a second rate, trying hard copycat,” declared Cherie Gil to Sharon Cuneta in Bituing Walang Ningning.

Memorable lines from the movies. From time to time, people use some popular lines to emphasize, to amuse, and to give a point, among others. Well, here are some classic lines spoken, written, and popularized by some of the world’s wellknown men and women.

Through time, however, the person who originated them lost along the way.

These are not my real thoughts – I just borrowed them from those who have spoken or written them. If you know who said them first, please tell me: Always forgive your enemies – nothing annoys them so much. If you have some enemies, you are to be congratulated, for no man ever amounted to much without arousing jealousies and creating enemies. Your enemies are a very valuable asset

as long as you refrain from striking back at them, because they keep you on the alert when you might become lazy.

Business is a lot like a game of tennis – those who don’t serve well end up losing. There is a vast difference between putting your nose in other people’s business and putting your heart in other people’s problems.

Sentimentality comes easy. But caring is hard – it involves doing. Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you’ll understand what little chance you have of trying to change others. The world hates change; yet is the only thing that has brought progress.

A life built on the sands of celebrity can be wrecked by the rains of reverses. A life built on the sands of materialism can be destroyed by the floods of adversity.

A life built on the sands of pleasure can be blown down by the winds of disillusionment. Only the life that is built on the rock of character can withstand the tempest of time.

Socrates defined the philosopher as a thorn in the flesh, and nobody is a creative thinker unless continually he has a thorn in

his flesh, that is, unless he is disturbed by something. The thick-skinned people do no creative thinking; to them everything is understood; they have no problems; nothing baffles them.

Goodness consists not in the outwards things we do, but in the inward things we are. Don’t compare your goodness with that of other men; compare it with the goodness of the Man of Galilee.

Great men have but a few hours to be “great.” Like the rest of us, they must dress, bathe, and eat. And, being human, they must make visits to dentist, doctor, and barber and have conferences with their wives about domestic matters. What makes men great is their ability to decide what is important, and then focus their attention on that.

Interruptions can be viewed as sources of irritations or opportunities for service, as moments lost of experience gained, as time wasted or horizons widened.

They can annoy us or enrich us, get under our skin or give us a shot in the arm, monopolize our minutes or spice our schedules, depending on our attitude toward them.

Laughter is to life what

salt is to the egg. Shared laughter creates a bond of friendship. When people laugh together, they cease to be young and old, master and pupils, worker and driver. They have become a single group of human beings, enjoying their existence.

Luxury is what excites envy in others, what you waste, not what you consume, the half of anything you throw away, rather than what satisfies you in yourself. It is fairy gold, pie in the sky, toys in the attic. Nobody needs luxury. Or if anybody does, then it is no longer luxury.

Maturity is the ability to do a job whether you’re supervised or not; finish a job once it’s started; carry money without spending it. And last, but not the least, the ability to bear an injustice without wanting to get even.

You shall pass through this world but once. Any good that you can do, or any kindness that you can show any human being, do it now and not deter it. For you shall not pass this way again.

Handling people need not be so difficult – all you need is exhaustible patience, unfailing insight, unshakable nervous stability, an unbreakable will, decisive

judgment, infrangible physique, irrepressible spirits, plus unfeigned affection for all people – and an awful lot of experience.

If you want to be popular, live so that a blind person would like you. Lasting popularity depends not on a pretty face or being handsome, but upon inner qualities that communicate themselves to others through media other than sight. These personality assets are expressed through such things as a gentle voice, persistent friendliness, small kindness, thoughtfulness of the other fellow’s tender ego, deserved praise, excursions in encouragement.

Most time is wasted, not in hours, but in minutes. A bucket with a small home in the bottom gets just as empty as a bucket that is deliberately kicked over.

When Charles A. Beard, the famous historian, was asked if he could summarize the lessons of history in a single volume, he said he could do it in four sentences: Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad with power. The mills of the gods grind slowly, but they grind exceedingly small. The bee fertilizes the flower it robs. When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.

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EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late JOHN A. DELLOSAwho died intestate on November 3, 2011 in Digos City leaving a parcel of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-55865, situated in Barrio Poblacion, Municipality of Padada, Province of Davao del Sur, Philippines, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED NINETY (290) square meters more or less, has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE with SALE executed among his heirs. Per Doc. 227; Page No. 47; Book No. LIV; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public Atty.

FAIRY FAITH B. RABAGO-AGUSTIN.

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 33 DAVAO CITY IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR THE SPL. PROC. CASE NO. R-DVO- DOMESTIC ADOPTION OF THE MINOR 22-01024-SP KENDRA DIANA CALUMBA QUICO

FOR: ADOPTION SPOUSES CYRIL LOUIE NANALI and KIARA ALBACITE CALUMA-NANALI Petitioner,

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND or (PAG-IBIG FUND) Mortgagee, - versus -

- versus – THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTAR OF DAVAO CITY and DAVID RAW QUICO Respondent X----------------------------------------------------X

ORDER This is a verified petition for the adoption for Domestic Adoption of minor Kendra Diana Calumba Quico filed by Spouses Cyril Louie Nanali and Kiara Albacite Caluma-Nanali, praying of this Honorable Court that upon due notice and hearing, judgment be rendered declaring the minor child Kendra Diana be freed from all legal obligations of obedience and maintenance with respect to her biological father David Rae Quico, and that she be declared for all legal intents and purposes, the child of herein petitioners Cyril and Kiara, and that her surname be changed to that of the petitioners.

Finding the verified petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the preliminary conference of this a petition on September 26, 2022 @ 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon and pre-trial conference and hearing on October 26, 2022 @ 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon.

Pursuant to Section 11, Article IV of the Domestic Adoption Act of 1988, petitioner is hereby directed to submit themselves to Mr. Joel P. Caturan, the Social Worker of the Office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Davao City for the preparation of the required case study, within ten (10) days from receipt of this Order. Mr. Joel P. Caturan is hereby directed to conduct a case study on minor Kendra Diana Calumba Quico, her biological parents and petitioners, and to submit reports (child study and home study reports) and recommendation thereon within thirty (30) days from receipt of this Order.

Pursuant to Sec.12 (6) of A.M. No.02-6-02-SC, Mr. Joel Paulino C. Caturan, a social worker of this C, is directed to conduct counsellig sessions with the biological parents (if known) on the matter of adoption of the adoptee and to submit his report before the date of hearing.

Petitioners are hereby directed to cause the publication of this Order at their expense, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation, which has been selected after a raffle, in the City and the four (4) provinces of Davao.

Likewise, petitioners are further directed to furnish the Office of the Solicitor General a copy of their petition and to submit proof of compliance thereto.

Any person interested or who seeks to oppose the instant petition may appear to state why the petition should not be granted.

SO ORDERED. Davao City, Philippines, March 23, 2022.

(SGD.) LOPE L. CALIO Judge

EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late DANIEL NAZARENO TALINGTING and CLARA AGUADO TALINGTING who died intestate on December 14, 2000 and January 19, 2012 in Davao City respectively, leaving a parcel of land with OCT No. P-13666, situated in Ypil, Davao with an area of ONE HUNDRED NINETY (190) square meters more or less, has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY executed among their heirs. Per Doc. 320; Page No. 64; Book No. 18; Series of 2013 of the Notary Public Atty. ELISA D. EVANGELISTA-LAPIÑA.

EJF-REM CASE NO. 18,279-2022

ROMELDA DESLATE CAWIGAN Mortgagor.

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND or PAG-IBIG FUND Mortgagee, - versus - MICHELLE S. NUNGAY married to RYAN M. NUNGAY Mortgagor/s.

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NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND of PAG-IBIG FUND against the mortgagor ROMELDA DESLATE CAWIGAN, with postal address at Lower Madapo Bankerohan, Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of FEBRUARY 28, 2022 amounted to NINE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTEEN PESOS and 88/100 (PHP 944,818.88), Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest and other charges plus other legal expenses incident of foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on May 12, 2022 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property/ies mentioned and described below together with all its improvements found thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2018011080 “LOT NO: 20 BLOCK NO: 11 PLAN NO: PCS-112402-006087 PORTION OF LOT: CONSOLIDATION OF LOT 19, CSD-2134-D, LOT 997-B-2-B-21 AND LOT 997-B-2-B-22, BOTH OF PSD-112402-032318 LOCATION: BRGY. CATALUNAN GRANDE, DAVAO CITY AREA: ONE HUNDRED SQUARE METERS (100) MORE OR LESS, XXX.”

EJF-REM CASE NO. 18,305-22

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND or PAGIBIG FUND against the mortgagor/s MICHELLE S. NUNGAY married to RYAN M. NUNGAY, with residence and postal address at LOT 5, BLK 42, PHASE 8C, DECA HOMES RESORT RESIDENCES SUBDIVISION, TACUNAN, MINTAL, DAVAO CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of NOVEMBER 20, 2021 amounted to SEVEN HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY NINE PESOS & 10/100 (Php707,659.10), Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest and other charges plus other legal expenses incident of foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on May 12, 2022 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property/ies mentioned and described below together with all its improvements found thereon, to wit:

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2015008433 “A PARCEL OF LAND (LOT 5, BLOCK 42 OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAN PCS-11005085, BEING A PORTION OF CONSOLIDATION-SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1061 CAD174 XXX XXX) SITUATED IN THE BARANGAY OF TACUNAN, CITY OF DAVAO, and ISLAND OF MINDANAO. XXX XXX; CONTAINING AN AREA OF ONE HUNDRED (100) SQUARE METERS MORE OR LESS.”

That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on June 9, 2022 without further notice.

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

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

That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on June 9, 2022 without further notice.

Davao City, Philippines. March 31, 2022.

ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff

(SGD.) SUNNY D. MAURILLO Sheriff IV

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

Davao City, Philippines. April 1, 2022.

ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff

(SGD.) CHRISTIAN M. MADRAZO Sheriff IV

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED ABSOLUTE SALE

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE EMELDA B. JARDIN

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the deceased Spouses SEVERINO F. CAPULONG and JOVITA ALCEBAR CAPULONG have been the subject of Extra-Judicial Settlement of the Estate with Deed of Absolute Sale executed on June 25, 2014 among the Heirs-Vendors, per Doc. No. 261; Page No. 53; Book No. XXX; Series of 2014, of Notary Public MARIA LUZ N. TUPAS-FLORESTA of Davao City.

Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late EMELDA B. JARDIN who died intestate on March 16, 2022, leaving an active current account with Landbank of the PhilippinesCamiguin Branch with Account Number 000992-1035-23 has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT executed among his heirs. Per Doc. 67; Page No. 15; Book No. II; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public Atty. IRA R. CALATRAVAVALENZUELA.

Further, said Heirs-Vendors executed two (2) Supplemental of Such Extrajudicial Settlement which both acknowledged by the Notary Public of Davao City, MARIA LUZ N. TUPAS-FLORESTA, namely: 1) Supplement executed and acknowledged on July 2, 2014 per doc. No. 273; Page No. 55; Bok No. XXX; Series of 2014; and 2.) Supplement duly executed and acknowledged on July 2, 2014 per Doc. 272; Page No. 55; Book No. XXX; series of 2014.

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PDEA, Davao cops bust couple on PRO-11’s drugs watchlist

Police vowed anti-narcotics enforcement will remain intensified even amid the Holy Week following a PHP1 million drug haul from two drug suspects here.

“Even on Holy Week, the police is actively per-

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

forming its functions at full force. There will never be a safe time to perpetrate any lawlessness in the region,” Police Regional Office in Davao Region (PRO-11) chief Brig. Gen. Benjamin Silo said Thursday.

Silo said combined

HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND Mortgagee, - versus -

EJF-REM CASE NO. 18,284-22

AIRENE G. QUIROS married to BRIAN O. QUIROS Mortgagor/s X--------------------------------------X

team of police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives arrested Wednesday evening couple Danilo and Remedios Cagnaan, fourth and ninth in Davao Region’s top 10 high-value individuals (HVI), respectively.

The anti-drug operation in Barangay Lizada, Toril District resulted in the confiscation of 64.2 grams of shabu with an estimated street value of PHP1,028,000.

Earlier, on April 3, police also apprehended

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

- versus -

EJF-REM CASE NO. 18,268-22

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2013008155 “A PARCEL OF LAND (LOT 28, BLOCK 4 PCS-11-003910) OF THE CONSOLIDATION-SUBDIVISION PROJECT PCS-11-003910, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 34-C, PSD-11-009348 OF LOT 27-B, PSD-11-047404), SITUATED IN THE BARRIO OF BATO, TORIL, DAVAO CITY xxx CONTAINING AN AREA OF NINETY (90) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS. xxx

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended filed by the above-mentioned mortgagee against LOVELIE R. GALLO with postal address at Purok 6, Buhisan, Tibungco, Davao City, Davao del Sur and/or Blk. 5 Lot 142 Nizanta at Ciudades Phase 1, Mandug, Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of March 7, 2022 the outstanding obligation of the mortgagor with the mortgagee amounts to ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINE PESOS and 71/100, (₱1,407,409.71), Philippine Currency, plus accruing interest, penalty and other charges thereon from the said date up to the date of foreclosure sale, publication, other foreclosure expenses and such additional sums are due from the Borrowers/Mortgagors; the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on May 5,2022 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property/ies mentioned and described below together with all its improvements found thereon, to wit:

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on June 9, 2022 without further notice.

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

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

That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on June 2, 2022 without further notice.

ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff

(SGD.) MELRON A. BARTOLOME Sheriff IV

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

- versus -

EJF-REM CASE NO. 18,287-22

EDILBERTO C. ANTIPOLO, JR. Mortgagor.

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NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended filed by the mortgagee HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (HDMF) against EDILBERTO C. ANTIPOLO, JR. single, of legal age, Filipino, with postal address at San Pedro, President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat / Lot 9, Blk 22, Deca Homes Resort Residence Phase 3 Tugbok, Mintal, Davao City, in favor of Home Development Mutual Fund (PAG-IBIG FUND), to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of FEBRUARY 28, 2022 amounting to P655,098.40, Philippine Currency, and other charges and other legal expenses incident of foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on May 12, 2022 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property/ies mentioned and described below together with all its improvements found thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2017021537 “A parcel of land of the consolidation-subdivision project (Lot 9, Blk 22, of the consolidation-subdivision plan Pcs-11-003470, being a portion of Lot xxx, all of the Psd-002815), situated in the Barangay Tugbok, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. xxx Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TEN(110) SQUARE METERS, more or less.”

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on June 9, 2022 without further notice.

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

Davao City, Philippines. April 4, 2022.

ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff

(SGD.) SERGIO LEONARDO J. TUPAS Sheriff IV

Ang VGM Pawnshop, Inc. magpahigayon ug subasta sa tanang prenda nga wala nalukat sa maong iskedyul nga nakasulat sa ubos.

DATE PAWNED

BRANCHES

DAVAO: October 1 to 31, 2021

Sasa Maa Sandawa Matina

DATE & PLACE OF AUCTION April 27, 2022 (Wednesday) 9:00 AM VGM BLDG., Km. 11, Sasa Davao City

Davao City, Philippines. March 28, 2022.

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

THE MANAGEMENT

BRIX IAN J. NARBASA Sheriff IV

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

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND or PAG-IBIG FUND Mortgagee,

The VGM Pawnshop, Inc. will hold a Public Auction Sale to all unredeemed and unrenewed items on the following schedule listed below.

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2020023698 “A certain land situated in BARANGAY OF MANDUG, MUNICIPALITY OF DAVAO, ISLAND OF MINDANAO, bounded and described as follows: Lot No: 142 Block No: 5, Plan No: PSD-11-120114, Portion of: Lot 471-B-2-A-6-D-2-C-1, PSD-11-104547; xxx. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE (163) SQUARE METERS. xxx

Davao City, Philippines. April 4, 2022.

in a buy-bust operation where he was found in possession of shabu worth PHP320,000.

Silo, who just assumed as PRO-11 director last month, said they are determined to eradicate illegal drugs in the region. (PNA)

NOTICE OF AUCTION

PHILIPPINE SAVINGS BANK, Mortgagee,

LOVELIE R. GALLO Mortgagor.

X-------------------------X

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND against the mortgagor/s AIRENE G. QUIROS, married to BRIAN O. QUIROS, with given address at SAINT PETER ST., CROSSING BAYABAS, TORIL, DAVAO CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of FEBRUARY 28, 2022 the outstanding obligation of the mortgagor/s with the mortgagee amounts to FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN PESOS and 03/100 (P468,987.03), plus other legal expenses incident of foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on May 12, 2022 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property/ ies mentioned and described below together with all its improvements found thereon, to wit:

Edlino Añana Estillore, who is sixth in the HVI list. He was caught with PHP170,000 worth of shabu, police said.

On April 1, Alfredo Sastre Viñas who is fourth in the HVI list, was also captured by the police

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HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND or PAG-IBIG FUND Mortgagee, - versus -

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND or PAG-IBIG FUND Mortgagee,

EJF-REM CASE NO. 18,276-22

ANGELIQUE PAULINE G. CABANSAY married to RONALD C. CABANSAY Mortgagor/s.

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- versus - CHRISTINE MAE A. CAMUS (SINGLE) Mortgagor.

X-------------------------------------X

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND against the mortgagor/s ANGELIQUE PAULINE G. CABANSAY married to RONALD C. CABANSAY, with given address at KM. 6 CABANTIAN ROAD, DAVAO CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of FEBRUARY 28, 2022 the outstanding obligation of the mortgagor/s with the mortgagee amounts to NINE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY NINE PESOS and 51/100 (P 921,349.51), plus other legal expenses incident of foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on May 12, 2022 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property/ ies mentioned and described below together with all its improvements found thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2015015465 LOT NO.: 8 BLOCK NO: 49 PLAN NO. PCS-112402-005669 PORTION OF: THE CONSOLIDATION OF PLAN H-151925, PLAN-H-500853 (LOT 1799, CAD102) LOT A, LOT B, AND LOT C, ALL OF PSD-27706 LOCATION: BARANGAY INDANGAN, CITY OF DAVAO, ISLAND OF MINDANAO AREA: ONE HUNDRED SQUARE METERS (100), MORE OR LESS All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on June 9, 2022 without further notice.

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

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE of REAL PROPERTY Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND or PAG-IBIG FUND, against CHRISTINE MAE A. CAMUS with postal address at PRK 19 NABUNTURAN, COMVAL PROVINCE, to satisfy the indebtedness which the mortgagors failed and refused to pay as of FEBRUARY 28, 2022 in the sum of (Php=727,984.36), Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest and other charges; the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on May 12, 2022 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder to CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property/ies mentioned and described below together with all its improvements found thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2015008398 A PARCEL OF LAND (LOT 18, BLOCK 31 OF THE CONSILIDATION-SUBDIVISION PLAN PCS-11-005103 XXX), SITUATED IN THE BARANGAY OF TIGATTO, CITY OF DAVAO, ISLAND OF MINDANAO, CONTAINING AN AREA OF EIGHTY (80) SQUARE METERS MORE OR LESS. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on June 9, 2022 without further notice.

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

Davao City, Philippines. April 4, 2022.

Davao City, Philippines. April 4, 2022.

ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff

ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff

EJF-REM CASE NO. 18,275-22

(SGD.) MELRON A. BARTOLOME Sheriff IV

(SGD.) SANTI JULIAN G. SOLOMON Sheriff IV

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Hawkers peddle food snacks and bottled water at Sasa Ferry Wharf where a large number of beach goers flocked during the Holy Week. Edge Davao

Duterte vetoes SIM card registration bill M P

TD Agaton’s damage to agri hits P703.3M

The provision ordering the mandatory registration of social media accounts prompted Duterte to veto the measure, acting Presidential Spokesperson, Communication Secretary Martin Andanar, said in a press statement.

“The President has decided to veto the consolidated Senate Bill No. 2395/ House Bill No. 5793, which seeks to mandate the registration of all SIM cards and social media accounts, with the purpose of deterring electronic communication-aided crimes,” he said.

While Duterte lauded the Congress’ efforts in finding ways to address the increasing incidence of cybercrimes and offenses related to information and communications technology (ICT), he was “constrained to disagree

with the inclusion of social media in the measure, without providing proper guidelines and definitions,” Andanar said.

The President, he said, expressed concern that the contentious provision “may give rise to a situation of dangerous state intrusion and surveillance threatening many constitutionally protected rights.”

“It is incumbent upon the Office of the President to ensure that any statute is consistent with the demands of the Constitution, such as those which guarantee individual privacy and free speech,” Andanar said.

Duterte sought a “more thorough” review of the proposal to mandate social media registration, he added.

“Prior versions only mandated the registration

of SIM cards. The President similarly found that certain aspects of state intrusion, or the regulation thereof, have not been duly defined, discussed, or threshed out in the enrolled bill, with regard to social media registration,” Andanar said. “The President noted that the inclusion of social media providers in the registration requirement was not part of the original version of the bill and needs a more thorough study.”

He expressed hope that despite Duterte’s decision to veto the SIM Card Registration bill, lawmakers would continue crafting measures that would create a “safe and secure online environment” for the Filipino people.

“This notwithstanding, we ask Congress not to lose heart in passing effective and strengthened measures that offer our citizens a safe and secure online environment, provided that the same would stand judicial scrutiny,” Andanar said.

fter two rounds of rollbacks prior to the long Holy Week break, motorists will have to brace again for a hike in the pump prices of petroleum products this week, according to projections

by Unioil Petroleum Phil-

ippines.

In its fuel price forecast for the April 19 to 25 trading week, Unioil said the price per liter of diesel may increase by P1.70 to P1.80.

Gasoline prices, meanwhile, may go up by P0.40

to P0.50 per liter.

Oil companies usually announce price adjustments every Monday to be implemented on the following day.

Effective April 12, fuel firms slashed gasoline prices by P1.00 per liter,

resident Rodrigo Duterte has vetoed the proposed Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Registration Act, Malacañang said on Friday.

In February, the Senate and the House of Representatives ratified the bicameral conference committee report on contrasting provisions of the proposed SIM Card Registration Act. Under the measure, Public Telecommunications Entities (PTEs) must require the registration of SIM cards for collection in a centralized database as a pre-requisite to the sale and activation of SIM cards.

The bill has a provision that states, “All social media account providers shall require (the) real name and phone number (of a user) upon creation of account.”

It penalizes those who sign up for social media accounts using fictitious identities with a fine of PHP200,000 and a jail term of up to six years or both.

Direct sellers will require the end-user to present their valid identification with a photo along with an accomplished control-numbered registration form provided by the respective PTE.

diesel by P0.35 per liter, and kerosene by P3 per liter.

Year-to-date adjustments stand at a net increase of P15 per liter for gasoline, P26.65 per liter for diesel, and P21.10 per liter for kerosene.

Oil price hike seen this week A

ore than P700 million worth of agricultural commodities were wiped out

by Tropical Depression Agaton, data released by the Department of Agriculture (DA) showed.

In its typhoon bulletin as of 3 p.m. on April 15, the DA said the damage and losses to agriculture brought by the weather disturbance amounted to P703.3 million.

The tropical depression affected 11,666 farmers with a volume of production loss at 40,850 metric tons (MT) and 17,530 hectares of agricultural areas in Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Soccsksargen and Caraga.

Affected commodities include rice, corn, high value crops, and livestock, according to the department.

“These values are subject to validation. Additional damage and losses are expected in areas affected

by Agaton,” the DA said.

Rice is the most wiped out commodity with a total volume of production loss of 39,478 MT amounting to P660.6 million and 17,013 hectares of agricultural areas affected.

High-value crops, such as vegetables, cacao, and fruits, followed with total volume loss of 491 MT amounting to P21.5 million and 109 hectares affected.

Damage to corn totaled P21.1 million with a volume of 881 MT and 408 hectares affected.

Rice is the most wiped out commodity with a total volume of production loss of 39,478 MT amounting to P660.6 million and 17,013 hectares of agricultural ar-

eas affected.

High-value crops, such as vegetables, cacao, and fruits, followed with total volume loss of 491 MT amounting to P21.5 million and 109 hectares affected.

Damage to corn totaled P21.1 million with a volume of 881 MT and 408 hectares affected.

Livestock and poultry sustained P48,100 worth of production loss, comprising 275 heads of chicken, swine, duck, and goat.

The DA, through its Regional Field (RFOs), said it is conducting assessment of damage and losses brought

by Agaton in the agri-fisheries.

The department added that it continuously coordinates with concerned national government agencies, local government units and other disaster risk reduction and management-related offices for the impact of Agaton, as well as available resources for interventions and assistance.

The DA noted the following assistance will be provided to affected farmers and fishers: • rice, corn and assorted vegetable seeds • drugs and biologics for livestock and poultry • Survival and Recovery (SURE) Program of Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) • available funds from Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) to indemnify affected farmers • Quick Response Fund (QRF) for the rehabilitation of affected areas “The DA-DRRM Operations Center will continuously provide updates regarding Agaton,” it said.

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Seventy percent of Filipinos are optimistic that the economy will improve in the second quarter of 2022, even as the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) continues to grapple the country, according to the latest survey by PUBLiCUS Asia Inc. Edge Davao

70% of Pinoys expect PH economy to improve in Q2

6.5% growth seen this year: economist

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overnment expenditures and recovery of the private sector will help drive the Philippine economy to grow by 6.5 percent this year, an analyst said Tuesday.

Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) chief economist, Dr. Hoe Ee Khor, said in a virtual briefing that the growth outlook considered the impact of the additional coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) variants on the economy.

“The Philippine economy has really seen a large output gap so we expect that private spending will bounce back very rapidly once the economy opens fully. We are quite confident that this six and a half percent growth can be achieved this year. And we expect growth of another 6.5 percent next year,” he said.

The regional macroeconomic surveillance organization’s growth projection for the economy is lower than the government’s 7 percent to 9 percent growth assumption while its 2023 growth forecast is within the economic managers’ 6 percent to 7 percent target.

Last year, the economy

grew by 5.7 percent, higher than the government’s 5.5 percent target.

Meanwhile, the acceleration of domestic inflation rate since last month is seen to continue for most of the year, Khor said.

The rate of price increases in the third month this year rose to 4 percent due to higher oil prices.

Inflation in the previous two months stood at 3 percent. Average inflation for the first quarter of the year stood at 3.4 percent, still within the government’s 2 percent to 4 percent aim.

“We expect inflation to remain above the target band for most of the year.

And, so, inflation is driven mostly by increases in fuel prices and food,” he said.

Khor said the domestic economy continues to have a large output gap since it has yet to fully recover from the pandemic.

“Demand is still, I wouldn’t say very weak, but it’s still modest,” he said. “On the demand side, we don’t see very strong impetus to growth. So, because of that, I think, you know, inflation is likely to decline down to below, to within the target band by next year.

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ajority of Filipinos are optimistic that the Philippine economy will improve in the second quarter of 2022, even as the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) continues to grapple the country, according to the latest survey by PUBLiCUS Asia Inc.

PUBLiCUS, in its PAHAYAG 2022 First Quarter Survey conducted from March 30 to April 6, found that 70 percent of 1,500 respondents expect the country’s economic prospects to improve from April to June 2022 period.

Of the 70 percent, around 32.6 percent expressed optimism about

“a lot” of economic improvement in the second quarter of 2022, while the remaining 37.3 said they are only expecting a “little” improvement.

PUBLiCUS also found that Filipinos are “generally optimistic” about the current direction of the country.

While only 57.2 percent of respondents said

the current state of the country was either “strong or very strong”, 72.1 percent were convinced that the country was “maybe or definitely” headed in the right direction, according to poll results.

The same survey revealed that 72.9 percent of respondents expressed hope that their household financial prospects would improve either a little or a lot in the second quarter of 2022.

With regard to the national concerns, PUBLiCUS noted that the “most contentious” issues among respondents were the possible shift to “Alert Level 0” in Metro Manila, the signing

of the law allowing foreign ownership of telecommunications companies, and the lifting of face mask requirements in public places.

Results of the survey bared that around 47.7 percent approved the potential downgrading of Covid-19 Alert Level in Metro Manila, and only 29.1 percent expressed support for the possible lifting of the current policy mandating the use of face mask in public spaces.

The poll also found that only 44.2 percent approved the signing of the law allowing foreign ownership of telecommunications companies.

public offering (IPO) from May 24 to 30, while listing is set on June 6 this year.

Nepomuceno said the company is eyeing to sell 350 million primary common shares at PHP2 apiece, “with an over-allotment option of up to 52.5 million secondary common shares.”

He added that Raslag

4 project costs PHP1.55 billion while Raslag 5 at around PHP2.1 billion.

“Land has already been acquired for Raslag 4 and 5 and is being paid on installment basis. Advanced development works, including land use conversion, are currently ongoing for both projects as well,” Nepomuceno said.

The Raslag founder is also optimistic for the country’s renewable energy sector, especially solar power, as opportunities remain rosy for solar power firms.

Nepomuceno said one of the advantages of solar is that its prices do not go up as compared to the volatile prices of coal and fuel.

Local solar firm taps IPO to fund two new projects

P

ampanga-based renewable energy developer Raslag Corp. is tapping the stock market to raise funds for its two solar projects -- Raslag 4 and 5.

In a virtual media roundtable Wednesday, Raslag president and chief executive officer Peter Nepomuceno said the company would run its initial

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OPAPRU, Ateneo de Davao promote intercultural, interreligious dialogue The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) continues to integrate peace efforts into the “Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together.”

In a social media post, the OPAPRU said it has partnered with Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU)’s Madaris Volunteer Program (MVP) to effectively promote intercultural and interreligious dialogue through a virtual “brown bag” session.

The OPAPRU aims to further boost its collaboration with its academic partner institutions and other peace partners to be able to effectively com-

municate the “Document on Human Fraternity,” which was signed by Pope Francis and Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmad AlTayyeb in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 4, 2019.

OPAPRU said the online “brown bag” session aims to promote and integrate the principles of the Human Fraternity Document into the peace-building initiatives of various learning institutions and its other peace partners.

OPAPRU Undersecretary Isidro Purisima said the document will serve as guidance to sustain the gains of the peace process in the country.

“As the Document on Human Fraternity teaches

us, we need to love, support, and help one another regardless of race, culture, or religion. All of us can make a difference in our own little way,” he said.

In support of the document, Purisima said OPAPRU is committed to continuing championing the principles of all peace-building activities implemented throughout the country.

Meanwhile, AdDU Theology Department chairperson Dr. Roawie Quimba cited the importance of the document in creating a greater sense of fraternity amongst all men and women of goodwill who are invited “to promote justice and peace, guaran-

teeing human rights and religious freedom.”

He added that women and youth also have a significant role in promoting a culture of peace and understanding.

Further, OPAPRU’s Social Healing and Peace-building Unit head, Dir. Vanessa Pallarco, said the implementation of the document can further intensify the existing efforts to promote peace education as the core peace-building strategy in social cohesion integration into the communities.

“The rollout of the Human Fraternity Document is part of the agency’s intensifying efforts in incorporating the document in

was going to do it.”

In Cleveland, it was a heartbreaking finish to the season for a young Cavaliers squad, who fell one step shy of qualifying for the post-season for the first time since LeBron James departed the club in 2018.

The Cavs dominated early, but Young found his touch in the second half and five Hawks players scored in double figures to complete the turnaround.

“I felt like I was letting

my team down in the first half,” said Young, who had four turnovers along with six points before the interval.

“I was missing some shots. We were only down 10 in the halftime and I knew I needed to make some more shots for my teammates.”

In fact, Young stepped up his game on all fronts.

He scored or assisted on 43 of 56 second-half points for Atlanta, accounting for more than the 40 points that Cleve-

land scored after the break.

Young said it was just “more motivation” when center Clint Capela departed with a hyper-extended right knee moments before halftime.

Capela had grabbed Cavs rookie Evan Mobley from behind as Mobley was shooting, but Mobley fell back into Capela’s legs and the veteran fell to the court holding his knee in pain.

After officials reviewed the play the call of

a common foul stood, but Capela was ruled out for the rest of the contest.

- ‘Show it’ “We wanted to win for him,” Young said.

“We know how hard he’s worked all year wanting to get in the playoffs. We hope he’s going to be able to bounce back for us.”

Cleveland had jumped to a double-digit lead in the first quarter, boosted by the three-point shooting of Lauri Markkanen who scored 17 first-half points.

tinue to use your masks because this has given us protection. If I hadn’t firmly imposed the use of face masks, the infection rate would have been higher. But because you are using masks, the virus can’t easily penetrate the material),” he said.

From April 4 to 10, the country logged an additional 1,906 Covid-19

infections, with an estimated daily average case of 272.

Given the low number of reported Covid-19 cases, more than half of the country’s total cities and municipalities, including Metro Manila, have been placed under the most lenient Alert Level 1 for the second half of April.

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Renato L. Ebarle, Usec Benz Santos Benavidez and Director Ma. Karina Perida-Trayvilla.

At the same time, Secretary Bello announced the operation soon of the newly completed first hospital for Overseas Filipino Workers in San Fernando, Pampanga, another of the Duterte administration, which is now recruiting doctors, nurses

and other health workers.

Bello said the hospital costing close to P1 billion donated by philanthropist Enrique Razon and the Pinedas of Pampanga.

He said he hopes that the next administration would build two other OFW hospitals in the Visayas and Mindanao to benefit OFWs and members of their families.

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The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) conducted its first fact-to-face activity for the 1st Quarter Management Conference (ManCon) on April 4-7, 2022 after two years since pandemic.

The ManCon was hosted by MGB-XI headed by the Regional Director Atty. Jasper Alberto H. Lascano and participated by 15 MGB Regional Directors from all over the country, Division Chiefs from the MGB Central Office, and headed by the MGB Director Atty. Wilfredo G. Moncano. During the opening program, DENR Secretary Jim O. Sampulna virtually gave his message and directed MGB to ensure that agency targets are accomplished and even surpassed.

The conference was also graced by other DENR Officials: Assistant Secretary for Finance, Information Systems and Mining Concerns, Engr. Nonita S. Caguioa; Assistant Secretary for Field Operations – Eastern Mindanao, Ruth M. Tawantawan; and Undersecretary for Field Operations – Luzon, Visayas and Environment, Atty. Juan Miguel T. Cuna.

its endeavors to create viable spaces for increased dialogue through peace education at different levels,” she said.

Pallarco said the OPAPRU is eyeing to replicate these efforts with other academic institutions.

The OPAPRU and AdDU

forged a memorandum of agreement in November 2021 and February 2022, to concretize the partnership for the rollout of the Human Fraternity Document, which is now being done among peace partners in the academic sector in Mindanao. (PNA)

mendation of DOST-NRCP. as the RDLeader for PWC of Davao. In her almost month-long stay in Davao City, Dr. Villarino has conducted trainings on food technology-related topics.

Dr. Villarino currently works as.professsor at.the University of the Philippines-Diliman and technical consultant.at Monde Nissin Corp She finished her Doctor of Philosopy in Public Health from Curtin University, Western Australia and both her MS in Food Science and BS in Food Technology from UP-Diliman.

The MOA states “The RDLeader shall provide

guidance and assistance to the HEI in strengthening its research capabilities the conduct.of various capacity-building initiatives, such as but not limited to trainings, crafting of research proposals, assessment of institutional capabilities, resources, and limitations, and mentoring of staff and other related personnel.

Dr. Villarino added that the RDLead Program has strengthened collaborations and instrumental in tapping the untapped resources through research proposal in HEIs. She thanked the wafm welcome and considered PWC her third home.

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EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

Pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late LEONCIO M. CIRUNAY SR. who died intestate on November 20, 2019, leaving a parcel of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-152617, situated in Barrio Matina, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN (297) square meters more or less, has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE with DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE executed among his heirs. Per Doc. 292; Page No. 60; Book No. X; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public Atty. RYAN ERIK C. SANTIAGO.

Visit the Official FB Page of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Regional Office No. XI: https://www.facebook.com/MGBROXI The Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Regional Office No. XI in partnership with the Alliance of Responsible Miners of Region XI (ARMOR XI) conducts a Media Stakeholder’s Forum with a theme “Harnessing Disaster Resiliency through Responsible Mining” on April 8, 2022, at the Grand Regal Hotel in Lanang, Davao City.

The event was also part of the continuous effort of the government to correct the negative perception of various stakeholders when it comes to mining activities.

Likewise, the event showcased responsible mining and the policies formulated to ensure the same https://fb.watch/clX8fmJaLJ/ .

On the same day, a virtual presser was also conducted together with PIA Davao Region represented by The Deputy Regional Head, Ms. Frances Mae G. Macapagat and was attended by Director Moncano, RD Lascano, and Chief, MSESDD Engr. Marcial Mateo from MGB Central Office https://fb.watch/cfCEW3A3kN/.

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Sixers hope James Harden regains shooting touch as playoffs begin

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HILADELPHIA — James Harden says he’s “ready to hoop.”

The Philadelphia 76ers sure hope The Beard is good to go — not just for the opening-round Eastern Conference series against Toronto — but for a deep run into June.

That’s why Philly traded for him.

But the early returns, well, they show the All-Star pairing with Joel Embiid is still going through some growing pains in the two months since Harden was traded. Some of the numbers on the surface look pretty good: Harden is one of only seven players in 76ers history with eight games of at least 20 points and 10 assists. He’s shooting a robust 89 percent from the free-throw line.

And he’s made Philly forget all about Ben Simmons.

Harden has been in a bit of a shooting malaise over the final month of the season. He’s just 15 of 45 overall from the floor and 7 of 24 from 3-point range, not exactly numbers worthy of the 2018 NBA MVP. He hasn’t shown the explosiveness to the rim that he flashed in his prime, and Harden — surprisingly — has deferred more to his teammates than take games over as one of the great isolation scorers of his era.

Maybe he’ll get going in Game One on Saturday in Philadelphia.

If he’s feeling pressure headed into his first playoff series with Philly, Harden isn’t showing it.

“Pressure? No. I feel good,” Harden said.

Hey, problem solved.

OK, it’s not that easy, and Harden will have to rise above the postseason pressure if he’s going

to help the 76ers win their first NBA title since 1983. The 76ers thought their championship window would be open for a decade with the Embiid-Simmons pairing, only to watch their relationship with the mercurial guard disintegrate. They traded him to Brooklyn for Harden, and the Sixers are in full win-now mode.

The best Philly team in Embiid’s tenure was in 2019 when they lost to the Raptors on Kawhi Leonard’s four-bounce Game Seven buzzer-beater in the second round. The Raptors won the NBA title. The 76ers have seemingly never recovered from one of the more crushing defeats in team history.

Embiid left the court that night in tears. He reshaped his game and his conditioning and become a perennial MVP candidate.

He won the scoring title this season and joined Allen Iverson and Wilt Chamberlain as the only 76ers to average at least 30 points in a season.

Toronto All-Star Fred VanFleet, who averaged a career-high 20.3 points and 6.7 assists, has seen the change in Embiid.

“He used to be play back-to-the-basket like a five and now he’s turned into Kevin Durant, Michael Jordan, Kobe, Shaq, all put together,” he said.

Embiid feels unstoppable.

Hawks, Pelicans book final NBA playoff berths

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rae Young scored 32 of his 38 points in the second half as the Atlanta Hawks rallied to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday and book the final NBA Eastern Conference playoff berth.

The New Orleans Pelicans, meanwhile, grabbed the last spot in the West, thwarting a Clippers rally in a 105-101 victory in Los Angeles.

The Hawks erased a double-digit halftime deficit in the play-in contest to line up a first-round series with Eastern Conference top seeds Miami, with game one scheduled for Sunday.

The Pelicans will face the Western Conference top-seeded Phoenix Suns in the first round.

New Orleans booked their first playoff berth since 2018 in dramatic style.

Brandon Ingram

scored 30 points and Larry Nance Jr. added 14 points with 16 rebounds for New Orleans, who jumped out to a 16-point lead in the second quarter against a Clippers team that learned Friday morning they would be without All-Star Paul George because of coronavirus concerns.

NBA: Paul George to miss Clippers-Pelicans play-in with COVID But the Clippers charged back in the third quarter, opening the second half on a 20-2 scoring run. Los Angeles led by as many as 13 points in the fourth quarter before the Pelicans roared back.

“I knew what the stakes were, all of us wanted to be in the playoffs,” said Ingram. “Whatever it took tonight, whether it was on the defensive end, offensive end, whatever it took I

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James Harden has been in a bit of a shooting malaise over the final month of the season. PHOTO: AP

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BETTER VERSION

Donaire promises to be at 100% for Inoue rematch

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he Philippines’ Nonito Donaire Jr., the reigning world bantamweight champion, thinks he was not at his best when he fought Naoya Inoue in 2019.

This is why he feels he has a better chance of defeating the “Monster” from Japan when they meet again in June.

“Siguro from the way I am now, siguro 50% lang (lang ako noon),” Donaire told veteran boxing analyst Dennis Principe in a YouTube interview.

“Because ’yung lakas ko naman hindi talaga nakita, because during the training camp, ang pina-practice ko palagi ’yung speed.

But I never really sat down on my punches. And nakita natin na iba ’yung gloves na ginamit ko doon, kasi nasira ’yung gloves on the shipping.”

That action-packed bout was hailed as one of the best fights of that year.

Donaire pushed Inoue on the brink, damaging the Japanese’s eye socket before

getting knocked down en route to a unanimous decision.

“So lahat lahat doon I believe that I wasn’t at the full capacity performing. I’m not with my full power, not with my full speed, not with my full mentality,” he said.

Donaire will again battle Inoue on June 7 in Saitama.

The unbeaten Inoue’s WBA and IBF titles and Donaire’s WBC belt will all be on the line when they meet.

Donaire said getting into the proper mindset will be crucial in his rematch.

“Sa laban ko Inoue dati, wala akong mentality doon.

Except for the fight mentality, wala ’yung champion mentality,” he said. “Kung sino ’yung Nonito Donaire na choice ko that’s who you will see, that’s the person you will see inside the ring.

Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire Jr. From Donaire’s Instagram page

“Kung believe ko 21 years old ako, that’s how I’m gonna fight. ’Pag inisip ko ng 40 years, 50 years na’ko then that’s how I’m gonna fight.

Kung anuman ang salita sa

isip that becomes you.”

The Inoue fight has shown Donaire’s resurgence as a bantamweight.

Following his loss to the Japanese champion, Donaire

went on to knock out Nordine Oubaali for the WBC bantamweight title. He successfully defended the crown by stopping fellow Filipino Reymart Gaballo.