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Abe’s death exposes dark side of humanity: VP Sara By MAYA M. PADILLO

ormer Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was not only an ally of the Philippines but also a friend to the Duterte family. This explains why the Japanese leader’s untimely death was a shock especially to former President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Sara Duterte. Both father and daughter conveyed their deepest condolences to the bereaved family of Abe and the people of Japan. “His death is a shocking tragedy that exposes the dark side of humani-

ty. The world lost a great leader. He was a strong ally and a friend of the Philippines, and the immensity of his love and kindness for the Filipinos has been demonstrated many times over through Japan’s support for our growth and development,” the vice president said in a statement. The 67-year-old former PM died in a hospital

on Friday after being shot in broad daylight while giving a campaign speech on a street in Nara City in central Japan. The vice president had the opportunity to meet with and talk to Abe during a court banquet held in Tokyo in October 2019 when she represented her father at the banquet for the celebration of Emperor Naruhito’s accession to the throne at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Meanwhile, the older Duterte described Abe as a loyal friend. “During my presiden-

he Philippine Health Insurance Corporation in Davao Region (PhilHealth-11) called on its members to avail of the agency’s Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (Konsulta) package for primary healthcare services. In an interview Friday, PhilHealth-11 information officer Kleah Guevarra noted that as of June this year, only 4,501 members – including dependents – have availed of the various ser-

vices from their Konsulta providers in the region. As of June this year, PhilHealth-11 has 2,679,328 members all over Davao Region or 0.17 percent availment rate. “We intensified the campaign to get more members to register through the available providers in the region,” Guevarra said. The PhilHealth Konsulta is an expanded and comprehensive outpatient benefit package that provides

primary and preventive care services for all Filipinos. It is a newly-implemented primary care benefit that offers comprehensive outpatient health services such as free medical consultations, health screening and assessment, and access to selected diagnostic services, and medicines. To date, there are 44 accredited facilities in the region for the Konsulta program.

cy, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was not just the first foreign leader to visit the Philippines after my election but was also the only foreign leader to visit my home in Davao City. For this, I will always hold him close to my heart and cherish the moments we have shared,” he said in a statement. In January 2017, Abe visited Duterte at his home in Davao City. The visit was considered a rare diplomatic gesture. Duterte, as a welcome gesture, toured Abe around his

Once registered in a Konsulta facility, Guevarra said members may avail of services including initial and follow-up primary care consultations, health screening, and assessment, and selected diagnostic services and medicines. She added that access to the services is based on the health needs of the patients. PhilHealth pays the Konsulta assistance, to be released in two tranches.

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ayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte reminded Dabawenyos to always comply with the minimum public health standards for everyone’s safety in celebrating this year’s “Kadayawan sa Davao,” which was launched on Friday at the Seda Abreeza Hotel. “The Kadayawan festival remains to be a symbolic way of celebrating life, bountiful harvest, and diversity among our people. As we bring back the customary activities of our face-to-face festival we may find this time to fully enjoy its essence and continue to recognize and promote the rich culture of Davao City. This while not forgetting to comply with the minimum health standards for everyone’s safety,” the mayor said in his message read by Vice Mayor Melchor Quitain Jr. during the launch. The media launch signified that after two years of celebrating it online since 2019, this year’s Kadayawan sa Davao will be celebrated face-to-face. Now in its 37th year, the much-awaited festival is expected to enliven Davao City’s streets once again. “Two years in the pandemic have changed our lives, especially on how we celebrate our respective festivals in our city. The streets that used to fill with colorful flags and blaring drums have turned into empty alleys, and the celebration under the sun turned into a festival behind the screen. We have two years of virtual celebration of Ka-

dayawan but this year’s celebration, the 37th Kadayawan sa Davao is back on the streets after two years. This is the first national festival that is going to be face to face and it is going to be louder and prouder especially for us Dabawenyos,” said Dr. Malou Monteverde, co-chair for Kadayawan sa Davao 2022 and president of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc, (DCCCII). Carrying the theme “Kasikas sa Kadayawan,” this year’s celebration will be highlighted with the popular activities that include ‘Pag-abli sa Kadayawan”, “Hiyas sa Kadayawan,” Sayaw Kadayawan,” Indak Indak sa Kadayawan,” “Pamulak sa Kadayawan,” “Pitik Kadayawan,” “Dula Kadayawan,” and “Tambayayong sa Kadayawan.” “The theme of this year’s Kadayawan is “kasikas sa Kadayawan”, which means to make noise and to have fun after two years. Sino ba naman ang hindi maghahanap ng kaligayahan and fun? The Kadayawan festival is a means to relax and enjoy and a way of thanksgiving for our bountiful harvest. You can see now a lot of durian, rambutan, mangosteen, and marang. Please do come over and have the taste of Davao,” Monteverde said. Meanwhile, Duterte encouraged everyone to celebrate vibrantly as the city will mark another momentous milestone and with the reopening of the borders invited all

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PRO 11 welcomes NBI 11 parallel probe on Mangacop’s case By MAYA M. PADILLO

he Police Regional Office (PRO 11) said it is recognizing the right of the family of Amierkhan Mangacop to seek the assistance of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI 11) to conduct a parallel investigation of the shooting incident involving a non-uniformed personnel. In a statement shared to media on Saturday, PRO 11 stated that as part of its mandate the complaint for murder against Dr. Marvin Rey Andrew Roflo Pepino, PNP Non-Uniformed Personnel of PRO 11 and son of the late Police BGen Marvin Manuel Pepino, was already forwarded to the Office of the City Prosecutor as well as all the necessary documents and pieces of evidence gathered by San Pedro Police Station. Pepino shot Mangacop seven times on July 2, 2022, at the parking area of Lugar Bar in J. Camus Extension, Brgy. 9-A, Davao City in Davao City. It also stated that a complaint for violation of Sec-

tion 31 of RA 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, was also filed. “The suspect is still being held in the custody of the aforementioned Police Station while waiting for the resolution of the ongoing preliminary investigation. For the information of the public, the administrative complaint was already initiated and handled by our Regional Investigation and Management Division,” it said. Last Friday, officials of NBI 11 vowed to dig deeper and conduct a thorough parallel investigation in the case of Mangacop after the City Prosecutor’s Office issued

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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) makes the presentation of the scale model of the 3.98 kilometers Samal Island-Davao City Connector Project, which was formally unveiled by visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi; Ambassador Huang Xilian of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of the Philippines;

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique A. Manalo; and DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan and Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain on July 6, 2022 at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Main Office in Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. Photo from DPWH

Malaysia’s Economic Developments in Q1 2022 By Nur Misuari Harun, Consul General of Malaysia in Davao City

alaysia is gearing up for an economic upturn, driven by the Government’s sound policies and economic programs. Malaysia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 5.0 percent in the first quarter of 2022, compared to 3.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021.

The Malaysian economy registered a stronger growth of 5.0% in 1Q 2022. Source: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), 2022

According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), monthly economic performance showed positive growth rates from January to March 2022. The GDP increased by 4.3 percent in January 2022, then by 5.2 percent and 5.4 percent in February and March 2022, consecutively. Based on the current state of the economy, the first quarter of 2022 economic performance outperformed the first quarter of 2019 by 5.2% (RM17.9 billion). The economy’s performance improved even more in the first quarter of 2022, thanks to strong growth in the services sector. Higher household consumption, which reflected consumer confidence, increased rapidly in the face of challenging conditions such as inflation and disruptions in the global supply chain, aided further by labour market improvement and ongoing external expansion. The agriculture, manufacturing, and services sectors drove the economy’s supplyside performance in the first quarter of 2022. Demand was supported by an increase in gross fixed capital formation as well as an increase in household consumption spending. Consequently, Malaysia’s overall economic performance is expected to pick up steam and gradually improve as it approaches endemicity, with more than 98.5 percent of its adult population vaccinated.

The key factors supporting growth. Source: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), 2022

According to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), the Leading Economic Index, which is trending upward, indicates that Malaysia’s economic recovery is on track. This corresponds to the rates of growth of important economic indices such as employment and foreign trade. Furthermore, the opening of international borders and the relaxation of pandemic control measures announced on 1 April 2022, are expected to stimulate more economic activities and boost the tourism industry and have a positive impact on the economy. Malaysia’s ability to develop and embrace change through business-friendly policies and infrastructure is one of Malaysia’s primary draws for foreign investors and has been critical in supporting the region’s ongoing economic recovery post COVID-19 pandemic. Pushing forward, the Government of Malaysia will continue to keep an eye on different economic risks and ensure that any external shocks are managed through policy decisions. The Government’s focus over the next few years is to carry out fundamental reforms that will increase Malaysia’s economic capacity, resiliency, and prospects while also making the nation a more desirable location for foreign investment. Overall, this will encourage economic growth that is more equitable and sustainable for everyone.

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On the assassination of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe:

During my presidency, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was not just the first foreign leader to visit the Philippines after my election but was also the only foreign leader to visit my home in Davao City. For this, I will always hold him close to my heart and cherish the moments we have shared.” – Former President Rodrigo Duterte

“His death is a shocking tragedy that exposes the dark side of humanity. The world lost a great leader. He was a strong ally and a friend of the Philippines, and the immensity of his love and kindness for the Filipinos has been demonstrated many times over through Japan’s support for our growth and development.” – Vice President Sara Duterte

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Ma’am, Yung kapatid ko po ay may anak sa pagka-dalaga. Itinago niya ang anak niya dahil yung lalake na nakabuntis sa kanya ay may asawa. Dinadala ng Nanay namin ang kapatid ko at ang anak niya sa probinsya at hindi po kami sigurado kung alam nung lalake na nagkaroon sila ng anak ng kapatid ko. Kaya lang po sa ngayon ay hirap na kami sa pangangailangan at gastusin para sa bata. Pwede po ba kaming humingi ng suporta sa tatay ng bata?

Dear Sender, Yes, you can ask for support from the father of the child. Single parents can demand legal, financial support for their illegitimate children according

to the provisions of the Family Code. The law says that children borne out of wedlock, can receive child support until the age of maturity in the Philippines, which is 18. While recognized illegitimate children are entitled to the father’s support, the unrecognized child may only get support from the father if the relationship between the child and the father is proven and established. It is best to first try to settle matters amicably, since this is a family matter. You may try to reach out to the father and convey the existence of the child in order for support. If he admits to it, the father can recognize the filiation through: admission made in a public document, admission made in a private hand-

written document and father’s recognition through the record of birth appearing in the civil register. Once the illegitimate filiation has been established, the father is now obligated by the law to support the child. However, if the father denies paternity, the process will be more complicated. An illegitimate child may file a petition to establish his filiation with his father. The filiation of the child can be established by the following: (1) The record of birth appearing in the civil register or a final judgment; or (2) An admission of filiation in a public document or a private handwritten instrument and signed by the parent concerned. In the absence of the first two, filiation shall be proved by: (1) The

open and continuous possession of the status of a illegitimate child; or (2) Any other means allowed by the Rules of Court and special laws. Using pieces of evidence such as photos, letters and testimonies of people, you can prove that the father has recognized him or her as his biological child. In the modern times where science is much more advanced, DNA testing can also be used as an evidence to prove the filiation of the child. The action may be brought by the child or the mother as representative, during his or her lifetime and shall be transmitted to the heirs should the child die during minority or in a state of insanity or in a state of insanity. In these cases, the heirs shall have a period of five

years within which to institute the action. Once, you already established the illegitimate filiation of the child to his/her father. The child now has the right to (1) use the father’s surname, (2) be entitled to support (3) in a proper case, be entitled hereditary portions from the father. Love and support for children born out-of-wedlock are often scant, but knowing that the child has rights under the law is important despite his illegitimacy. At the end of the day, the best interest of the child should always be given significance and priority. I hope we were able to answer your questions and we were able to enlighten you with the steps that you have to take.

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WATCH OUT FOR MORE TYPHOONS Located just above the equator and facing the western Pacific, the Philippines has little else to absorb the energy of storms before they hit the land. Storms – a generic term used to describe a large variety of atmospheric disturbances – are fuelled by the warm, tropical waters. The Philippines, a tropical country, sits in the world’s hottest ocean temperatures – frequently above 28°C, the minimum temperature for typhoon formation. It’s not surprising that our country is visited by an average of 20 typhoons every year, five of which are destructive. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that more expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) before the year ends. “Two or three cyclones may possibly enter PAR in each month of July, August, September and November,” the state weather bureau said. In October, two to four typhoons are expected while one or two are expected in December. “These expectations are brought about by La Niña which will last until the end of the year,” PAGASA said. La Niña – the opposite of

El Niño – refers to the periodic cooling of ocean temperature in the central and east-central equatorial Pacific. In comparison, El Niño is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific. Typhoons “draw their energy from deep below the ocean’s surface – up to depths of 2,000 meters,” wrote Daniel Levitt and Niko Kommenda in an article published in The Guardian. The temperature at these depths is measured by Ocean Heat Content, a metric that has soared since 1970, driven largely by four of the world’s major oceans. “Warmer sea surface temperature could intensify tropical storm wind speeds, potentially delivering more damage if they make landfall,” the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions likewise points out. Typhoons are a natural phenomenon. No one can escape from them. “About 95% of the tropical cyclones affecting the Philippines originate in the Pacific Ocean while the rest come from the South China Sea,” said PAGASA, a line agency of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). In 2013, US news weekly Time considered the Philip-

pines as “the most exposed country in the world to tropical storms.” The number of typhoons hitting the country is expected to increase due to the ongoing climate change. According to PAGASA, typhoons usually occur from the month of June to November. Most, however, occur in the months of July and August “though other months outside of this period are not entirely free from tropical cyclones.” During the early part of the typhoon season, PAGASA claims, tropical cyclones pass the northern regions of the country. In the latter part (from October to December), the central and southern parts are more prone to the passage. Based on a study conducted by PAGASA from 1948 to 1989, Northern Luzon experiences five cyclones every two years. Central and Southern Luzon encounter 3 cyclones in 2 years and 5 cyclones in 3 years, respectively. A cyclone passes Eastern Visayas every year. Fortunately, Mindanao is rarely hit by typhoons. The country’s second largest island is within six to nine degrees north of the equator, which is too close to generate the socalled “spin” in the atmosphere needed to produce cyclones. But in recent years, Min-

danao was not spared from typhoons. Two of the most destructive typhoons that hit the southern part of the island happened in December. Pablo, which made a landfall on December 4, 2012, was considered “the strongest tropical cyclone on record to ever affect the southern island of Mindanao.” Over 1,000 people were killed, most of those were from Davao Oriental and Davao de Oro. Rushing flood waters destroyed entire barangays which made then Interior Secretary Mar Roxas to comment: “Entire families may have been washed away.” The other one is the most recent Odette, which hit the country on December 16. “As Rai pounded the Philippines, heavy rainfall, strong and gusty winds impacted several areas around the storm’s path,” Wikipedia reported. Among Filipinos, typhoons are known as bagyo, a term that came into existence after a 1911 storm in Baguio which had a record rainfall of 46 inches within a 24-hour period. Typhoons are categorized by the strength of their winds, although the wind itself often isn’t the deadliest part of the tempest. In the past, Filipinos only heard of tropical cyclones. De-

pending on the intensity and strength of the winds that they bring, tropical cyclones are classified as tropical depression (30-60 kilometers per hour of sustained winds), tropical storm (61-120 kph), severe tropical storm (121-170 kph), and typhoon or hurricane (171220 kph). Some years back, the weather bureau added a fifth: super typhoon. “Typhoons as strong as super typhoons with more than 220 kilometers per hour of sustained winds in the country are becoming more frequent,” PAGASA Administrator Vicente Malano was quoted as saying. Most super typhoons don’t landfall. They just enter the PAR and then exit without even touching the land. “Typhoons lose intensity when they reach land because they are no longer travelling over warm water and hence have run out of ‘fuel,’” explains futurelearn.com. “As they lose their intensity, they can still do significant damage with strong winds and rain.” Forewarned is forearmed, so goes a popular saying. Since we are living in a typhoon-prone country, we need to know what to do before the typhoon enters our area, during the storm, and after the typhoon leaves.

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A shopper checks the shoes and sandals on display at one of the stalls inside NCCC VPlaza mall in Davao City over the weekend. Edge Davao

DBCC further narrows 2022 PH econ growth target to 6.5-7.5% P hilippine economic managers said they remain optimistic on growth despite further narrowing the target for 2022.

For 2022, the gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to settle within the 6.5 to 7.5 percent range, which is lower compared to the revised target of 7 to 8 percent, according to the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC). The Initial DBCC target for 2022 was a growth of 7 to 9 percent. “We should be happy.

Be optimistic. That’s still the best among ASEAN + 3 , not only this year but also next year. That’s the consensus of forecasters,” Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said in a press briefing. Revisions to the growth target was attributed to the rising oil and commodity prices brought by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Domestic pump prices largely contributed to Inflation, which accelerated to 6.1 percent in June. The DBCC also projected annual inflation to average from 4.5 percent to 5.5 percent in 2022 due to the uptick in fuel and food prices and global supply chain disruptions, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said. To counter uncertainties, economic managers are also planning new measures. One of these is to add new taxes, particularly on single-use plastics and online purchases.

They said the government must also generate more revenue by improving tax collection. Diokno also added he is not in favor of abolishing the Rice Tarriffication Law as it has helped ease inflation. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said there is a need to revive partnerships with the private sector to boost growth. “We need to revive , enhance the PPP because of its potential for contributing to the big gap of

utive officer Horia Adrain told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) that the cement industry would continue its recovery in 2022. However, its pace would be softer compared to last year. “We do expect the industry to still recover in pre-pandemic levels. It

has been recovering in 2021, and in 2022, we do expect that this will continue. Although with all these cost increases in fuel, electricity, not only that but everything, it will be probably soft recovery,” Adrian said. With the volatile oil prices in the global mar-

ket, which have been increasing since the Russian invasion in Ukraine started in February, Adrian said the oil price hikes have “terrible” effects on the firm’s operation. “It’s a huge cost increase, sometimes even double,” the executive

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Cement firm sees ‘softer’ industry recovery in 2022

leading cement manufacturer expects a “softer” recovery for the industry this year amid global economic challenges such as oil price hikes and increasing commodity prices. Holcim Philippines president and chief exec-

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Chinese EV, battery producers invited to invest in PH, DTI says

he Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Friday said the agency has promoted the Philippines to Chinese manufacturers of batteries and electric vehicles as their next destination for their investments. This as the DTI participated in the 2022 International Summit on Lithium Battery Technology and Application for Light Electric Vehicles (BLEV 2022) in Guangzhou, China recently, where it pitched the investment opportunities in the Philippines for e-vehicle and battery manufacturers. DTI Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) Assistant Secretary Glenn Peñaranda told Chinese firms that the Philippines enacted the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) into law last May which will support the growth of the local e-vehicle industry. “(EVIDA) provides for a national policy framework to develop the electric vehicle industry in the Philippines, particularly for the shift to EVs and for further attracting investments and

creating high-value jobs,” Peñaranda said. With the passage of the EVIDA, industry stakeholders will create a Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry (CREVI) that will serve as a national blueprint for the e-vehicle sector. The roadmap aims to accelerate the development, commercialization, and utilization of e-vehicles and the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS). Aside from EVIDA, other policies of the Philippine government to promote the growth of e-vehicles in the country include the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program and the Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), where investments in green ecosystem are qualified for fiscal incentives. Under the Tier II of the SIPP, investments in green economy include assembly of e-vehicles; manufacture of parts and components; and establishment and operation of e-vehicle infrastructure such as charging stations, renewable energy,

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A laborer piles bags of imported rice at a business establishment along Monteverde St, Davao City on Thursday (07 July 2022). President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has recently announced that he wants to reduce rice importation in the country. Mindanews Photo

SoCot hog raisers told to stop production amid ASF threat Proposed P5.2-T nat’l budget for 2023 to be submitted to Congress on Aug. 22 - DBM

he Marcos administration will adopt the budget ceiling set by the previous government as it intends to submit its first full-year budget to Congress two days before the constitutional deadline. “As discussed during the DBCC meeting, we will stick with the P5.2 trillion as previously announced,” Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said at press conference following the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) meeting. The Duterte administration’s DBCC set the 2023 budget ceiling at P5.268 trillion. Former Department of Budget and Management (DBM) officer-in-charge Tina Canda earlier said that the Marcos administration should adhere to the P5.268-trillion budget ceiling “for prudent fiscal management.” The President, in accordance with Section 22, Article VII of the Constitution, shall submit his proposed national budget to Congress within 30 days from the opening of the regular session of the Congress.

The 19th Congress is set to open on July 25, the day of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s first State of the Nation Address. This means the DBM has until August 24 to submit to lawmakers the proposed budget for 2023. “We will submit the budget to Congress on August 22,” Pangandaman said. She said the DBM would maximize the timeline provided by the Constitution “to give way and accommodate for the priority projects of the new Cabinet secretaries.” Pangandaman earlier said the proposed 2023 national budget would focus on the following: • agricultural and food security • climate change adaptation • economic recovery • improved healthcare and education • enhanced infrastructure projects including digital infrastructure • utilization of renewable energy sources • strengthened tourism and jobs creation • sustainable development, among others

he city veterinarian in Koronadal has urged farmers and backyard hog raisers in the city and nearby towns of South Cotabato to stop production amid a continuing threat of African Swine Fever (ASF). This followed the discovery of fresh ASF infections in swine populations in some villages in the towns of Banga and Surallah. The two towns are perennial ASF hotspots, where authorities culled hundreds of pigs since March this year. Dr. Flora Bigot, South Cotabato Provincial Veterinarian Office (PVET) chief said on Wednesday that they have categorized 10 barangays in Banga and

one in Surallah as “ASF Red Zone.” The swine population in the towns of Lake Sebu, Norala, Sto.Niño, Tantangan, Tupi and T’Boli and all barangays in Koronadal City were also placed under close watch for possible infections, Bigot added. With this development, animal quarantine checkpoints in Koronadal City have become more strict in enforcing biosecurity pro-

cedures, prohibiting the transport of swine, cooked, raw or processed pork and its by-products from nearby towns, especially ASF-hit areas. “Wala munang produksyon at pagpapalawak ng babuyan sa ngayon,” (No production and expansion of piggery for now) Dr. Charlemagne Calo told hog raisers. The statement did not sit well with those who rely mainly on hog raising as their source of income. Many residents have started raising hogs in anticipation of high demand towards the end of the year. Benjie Gayod, a hog farmer from barangay Sino-

he government is ready to continue giving financial aid for the transport and agriculture sectors amid high oil prices, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said on Friday. “We will continue for as long as the price of oil is elevated, we will continue to

provide subsidy to jeepney drivers and operators, subsidy to farmers and fisherfolk,” Diokno said after the first meeting of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s economic team. However, the former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor said he expects international fuel prices to

stabilize by next year. “The assumption for the price of Dubai crude oil is set at 70-90 US dollars per barrel for 2024-2028, as oil supply is expected to stabilize,” Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said. The DBM said it has

lon, Tboli town, could only watch in dismay and do nothing when authorities came to collect his pigs at his farm. His village shares a common boundary with a Red Zone barangay in Banga. “I cannot understand why they included my pigs when my farm is too far and secluded,” Gayod said. At least 250 pigs were culled in Tboli and 200 others in Banga were culled and buried in an eight-foot deep mass grave last week of June. At least 98 backyard hog raisers were affected by the swine depopulation, the PVET reported. Bigot said the recent in-

released P3 billion for the implementation of the Department of Transportation’s (DoTr) fuel subsidy program, and another P7 billion for its “Libreng Sakay” program. It has also released P6.2 billion for the first tranche of the targeted cash trans-

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DAVAO CITY WATER DISTRICT PBBM shocked, saddened by NOTICE OF WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS IN ALL CABANTIAN AND SOME CALINAN WSS AREAS

JULY 11 and 15, 2022

Davao City Water District advises the public of two separate sets of scheduled water service interruptions. First set is low water pressure to no water on July 11, 2022 from 12:01 AM to 6:00 AM affecting all areas served by Cabantian Water Supply System (WSS). Specific affected areas are in Communal: D’Leonor Inland Resort, Green Valley, Ilumina Estates Phase 1 and 2, Aspen Heights, Doña Trinidad Village, Blue Diamond Village, Catitipan HOA, Communal Road, Lower Cabantian HOA, Victors Subd., Communal Barangay Hall, Communal Elementary School, Puroks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Upper Purok 4 (along Forestal Road), and Iglesia Retreat House; Cabantian: Cabantian Road (from Deca Homes to Cabantian Reservoir), Mountain View Village, Northcrest Subd., Suraya Homes, Cabantian Elementary School, Purok 32, Kasilak Village, Forestal, Arendain Village, RDL Staff House, Green Orchard Village I, II and III, Leonora Garden Heights, D’Achievers Village, Canaan Village, Purok 39, Dacudao Village I and II, Ananda Marga, Hidalgo Subd., Amakan Village, Deca Homes, Emily Homes Phases 1, 2, and 3, Chula Vista Subd., Remedios Heights, Cecilia Heights Phases 1 and 2, Priscilla Estates Phases 1 and 2, Greenland Subd. Phases 1 and 2, Harmony Subd., Northtown, portion of Ciudad de Esperanza particularly streets of Apple, Avocado, Cherry, Durian, Guyabano, Lanzones, Lime, Mabolo, Mangga, Mangosteen, and Melon, and areas adjacent to DCWD’s Cabantian Reservoirs; and Indangan: Nueva Esperanza Village, Indangan Relocation, Anita’s HOA, Molave Homes Phases 1, 2, and 3, Hidalgo Homes, Celerina Heights, Adap Village, Millenium Village, Lemon Village, Madradeco Village, Villa Alevida Subd., Dasi HOA, Greenhills Neighborhood Association (Nagkahiusa Village), San Isidro Indangan, Sto. Niño Village, Saint Ignatius, Purok San Agustin, Purok San Andres, Purok San Ignacio, Purok San Isidro, Purok San Miguel, Purok Santiago, Purok Sta. Cruz, R. Gonzales HOA, and Malagamot Street (from Panacan Production Well No. 6 to junction Cabantian-Indangan Road). DCWD’s Cabantian Production Well No. 1 will be affected by Davao Light and Power Company’s (DLPC) power interruption on the said date to facilitate the hotspot correction on the line supplying said facility. Although the power cut is shorter in duration, DCWD needs additional time for re-switching on of the affected facility, pressure build-up, and line delivery, thus the longer duration of water service interruption. The second set is scheduled on July 15, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM affecting these areas served by Calinan WSS: entire Purok 2 in Lacson, Abandoned Road, and portion of Malagos-Ba guio Road (from Abandoned Road to Calinan Production Well No. 1). Water supply has to be temporarily shut off in the affected areas to give way to the installation of additional elbow and pipe at Calinan Reservoir No. 1 which upon completion, will help improve water quality in the affected areas. The DCWD management asks for the understanding and cooperation of would-be-affected customers and advises them to store enough water prior to the schedules. Water supply may be restored earlier if DLPC’s and DCWD’s works go smoothly or later if unforeseen problems arise. DCWD conducts flushing after service works are completed. However, once water is restored, customers are advised to open all faucets and allow water to run for at least two minutes. Do not drink tap water immediately but if needed, boil water beforehand as a safety precaution. For the latest water service updates or any DCWD-related concerns, the general public may contact DCWD’s 24-hour call center hotlines at 235-3293, 244-6767, 0927-798-8966, 0925-511-3293, or 0908-441-0653 and chat support in the DCWD’s website (www.davao-water.gov.ph) or Facebook page (www.facebook. com/officialDCWD). (Camille Margarette U. Solon)

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our infrastructure….ease the pressure in our fiscal space so that we can have more resources for our

social sector, particularly support for health, education, including agriculture,” Balisacan said.

The economy grew faster-than-anticipated at 8.3 percent in the first quarter of 2022.

said, describing the impact of oil price hikes on the cement industry’s operating costs. Adrian said Holcim’s push for circular economy by reusing existing materials and other waste as alternative fuel has helped in the efficiency of the company’s operation. “Circularity has helped us to improve the efficien-

cy of our operations and to mitigate some of these costing,” he said. Despite the challenging business environment, Adrian cited drivers for the cement industry’s growth, including the government’s intention to continue the “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure program of the Duterte administration.

“So probably, there will be infrastructure projects, schools, hospitals, roads, bridges, tunnels in Metro Manila that are being built,” he said. He added that private consumption is also expected to pick up in the second half of the year, supporting the growth of the economy. (PNA)

energy efficiency, conservation projects, energy storage and integrated waste management, disposal, and recycling. Earlier, DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual said one of his priorities as trade chief is for the country to have integrated facilities for the processing of minerals, including green metals,

which are used for making batteries. He said the Philippines can be a vital partner for critical minerals not only exporters, but to be processor form semi-finished and finished products. Meanwhile, former DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez said there have been investment prospects for the

Philippines in the e-vehicle industry, which include investments for e-vehicle ecosystem and e-vehicle infrastructure such as charging stations; battery technologies such as green metals processing for batteries of e-vehicles and other applications; and battery energy storage systems. (PNA)

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former PM Abe’s assassination President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. expressed “shock and deep sadness” over the fatal shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. “It is with shock and deep sadness that I learned of the passing of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo,” Marcos said in a statement posted on his official Facebook account late Friday night. Abe, 67, died in a hospital after he was shot while delivering a speech at a political campaign event on a street in the city of Nara on Friday morning. According to reports, the suspect, identified as Tetsuya Yamagani, admitted to shooting Abe with a handmade gun. Marcos paid tribute to Abe, acknowledging the former Japanese leader’s key role in strengthening the ties between Japan and the Philippines. “On behalf of the Philippine Government and the Filipino people, among

whom he counts many friends and admirers, I offer my most profound sympathies to his family and the entire Japanese nation,” he said. “He (Abe) was a devoted friend and a supporter of the Philippines, and it was during his leadership that the Philippine-Japan relations truly flourished.” Marcos also honored Abe for the “decisive and effective” assistance he had provided to the Philippines during the latter’s tenure. “The decisive and effective assistance he extended to the Philippines and the warmth he demonstrated in the numerous visits he made to our country will never be forgotten, and will be written as one of the most exceptional periods in our bilateral history,” he said. Marcos also hailed Abe for being a “visionary leader who saw Japan through its most difficult times.” He joined the world leaders in praying for Japan after Abe’s assassination. “I earnestly hope and

pray for strength for the Japanese nation during this time of mourning,” he said. Former president Rodrigo Duterte, in a separate statement, also expressed “deep regret and profound sadness” over the untimely demise of Abe. “I extend my sincerest condolences to his wife, Madame Akie, and family on this tragedy. I also join the Japanese People in mourning his loss and in condemning the senseless act of violence,” Duterte said. He recounted that Abe “was not just the first foreign leader to visit the Philippines after my election but was also the only foreign leader to visit my home in Davao City.” “For this, I will always hold him close to my heart and cherish the moments we have shared together,” he said. “It is my hope that, as we remember his legacy, we will continue to learn and draw from his dedication to duty and remarkable leadership moving forward.”

fection in Banga was traced to an ASF-positive pig that was brought to the town while the one in Surallah was caused by an infected boar used for breeding by backyard hog raisers. “We are doing our best to contain the disease in Banga and Surallah,” he said. But on June 20, a pig from Banga found its way to an abattoir in Davao City and was discovered to be infected with ASF, sending veterinary officials scrambling to contain the spread of the disease. Dr. Maria Corazon Sepulveda, assistant chief

of the Davao City Veterinary Office surveillance team, said a pig from Banga was processed on June 20 at the city’s Maa slaughterhouse. It was found positive for ASF during a postmortem inspection, she said. A series of ASF outbreaks since March this year in the towns of Banga and Surralah have prompted the Department of Agriculture to declare all of South Cotabato as an ASF Red Zone. The declaration prompted South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. to order veterinary offi-

cials to intensify their biosecurity measures and ban the movement of hogs and pork products. Bigot’s office bared that they have culled since March over 800 heads from backyard hog raisers in Banga and Surallah. PVET reported on April 28 that the outbreak has been contained and began a 90-day clearing process in the affected areas. But the disease persisted and spread because hogs continued to be transported from the ASF-infected areas, the report added. (Rommel Rebollido/MindaNews)

fer program, and another P500 million for agricultural fuel discounts. While ready to continue the fuel subsidy program, Pangandaman said they

have not received any request from DOTr to continue funding the program. “Today we haven’t received any request yet from the DoTr, if we get to receive

their request, we will try to evaluate, this is contingent with the available funding and certification from the Bureau of Treasury,” Pangandaman said.

run of eight games out of nine for the 35-year-old, who took the second set and then rocketed into a 5-1 lead in the third, giving Norrie a mountain to climb. Djokovic again broke early in the fourth set and did not concede a single break point as he cantered to victory. Djokovic is now on a 27-match winning streak at Wimbledon as he seeks to draw level with Pete Sampras on seven titles at the All England Club – just

one behind Federer’s men’s record. If he wins the title he would reach 21 Grand Slam titles, moving past Federer and just one behind Nadal in the race to be crowned the greatest of all time. Djokovic already knows he will be playing 40th-ranked Kyrgios after Nadal quit the tournament ahead of his semi-final against the Australian because of an abdominal injury. Kyrgios, 27, will be playing in his first Grand

Slam final but has a 2-0 winning record against Djokovic. “The job is not finished,” said Djokovic, chasing his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title. “One thing is for sure, there will be a lot of fireworks emotionally from both sides. “He is playing freely, has a big game and a lot of power in his shots. I’ve never won a set off him – hopefully it can be different this time. He doesn’t have much to lose.”

The Trail Blazers went 27-55 last season, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2013, when Lillard was the NBA’s Rookie of the Year.

In Lillard’s time with Portland, the team’s deepest playoff run was to the 2019 Western Conference finals, when the Trail Blazers were swept by

Golden State. Lillard, a six-time NBA All-Star, was a member of the US Olympic team that captured Tokyo gold last year.

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Greg Slaughter figured in a months-long contract dispute with NorthPort, alleging he never heard back from the squad after his contract expired at the end of January.

Slaughter leaves for Japan B-League Division 2 club F ormer PBA big man Greg Slaughter will now take his talents overseas.

Slaughter on Saturday announced he signed up with the Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka, a Japan B.League

Division 2 team, for two seasons. The Fukuoka team finished last season with a 20-

Djokovic into eighth Wimbledon final and clash with Kyrgios

ovak Djokovic recovered from a shaky start to beat Cameron Norrie in four sets at Wimbledon on Friday and reach a record 32nd Grand Slam final, where he will play Nick Kyrgios. The Serbian top seed was broken three times in the first set but turned the tables dramatically on his British opponent to win 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in the Centre Court sunshine to reach his eighth final at the All England Club. The six-time Wimbledon champion’s new mark of 32 finals at the majors is a record for men’s tennis. It puts him one ahead of Roger Federer and two clear of Rafael Nadal, who pulled out of the tournament injured on Thursday. “He was the better player in the first set,” said Djokovic. “Semis of a Slam, I played them a lot, but there is always pressure, from yourself and from the outside.”

Djokovic and Norrie both dropped serve at the first time of asking, with the crowd offering vocal backing to the ninth seed. Nadal out of Wimbledon with abdominal injury, Kyrgios into finalBut while Norrie quickly found his rhythm, Djokovic – apart from a stunning “tweener” lob – was strangely off-key, losing his serve twice more in the set, which Norrie sealed with an ace. The Serb landed just 55 percent of his first serves and made 12 unforced errors against his left-handed opponent in the opening set. Djokovic looked more composed at the start of the second set, finding more rhythm on his serve and cutting out the errors. - Turnaround A single break for the 35-year-old in the eighth game changed the complexion of the match, putting him 5-3 up. That was part of a

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30 record. “I’m thrilled to announce that I have signed with Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka of the B League for the 2022-2023 AND 20232024 seasons,” the 7-footer said on Instagram. “I’m looking forward

to joining the team and playing for their great city and fans. Thank you to everyone involved in making this possible and thank you to the club for being so welcoming and generous to me and my family.” Slaughter first started

his PBA career in 2013 after being selected first overall by Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Draft. He took a yearlong hiatus from the PBA after his contract expired. Shortly after, he was traded to the NorthPort Batang Pier,

in exchange for Christian Standhardinger. Slaughter figured in a months-long contract dispute with NorthPort, alleging he never heard back from the squad after his contract expired at the end of January.

Lillard agrees to 2-year deal to stay with Blazers

amian Lillard has agreed to terms on a two-year NBA contract extension worth $122 million with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports on Friday. ESPN and The Athletic reported terms of the deal, expected to be signed over the weekend, as the 31-year-old guard would make $137 million in the next three seasons before the extension for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 campaigns. Lillard, who has spent his entire 10-year NBA career with the Trail Blazers, averaged 24.0 points, 7.3 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals a contest for Portland last season, but played in only 29 games due to January surgery for an abdominal injury.

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Blazers guard Damian Lillard in action against the Clippers on April 6, 2021. Etienne Laurent, Shutterstock Out/EPA-EFE/file

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house and showed him his bedroom where the popular mosquito net was shown in the pictures. The two former leaders also shared a breakfast spread of biko, suman, kutsinta (rice cakes), and mongo soup. “It is with deep regret and profound sadness that I learned of the un-

timely demise of my dear friend, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. I extend my sincerest condolences to his wife, Madame Akie, and family on this tragedy. I also join the Japanese People in mourning his loss and in condemning the senseless act of violence,” it said.

tourists and visitors from across the globe to witness the festivity prepared by the city government of Davao for the 37th Kaday-

awan sa Davao festival. The festivity will also showcase the 11 tribes of Davao City. By Maya M. Padillo

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11 TH Judicial Region Davao City OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE JUDGE

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NOTICE OF HEARING PETITIONS FOR NOTARIAL COMMISSION NOTICE is hereby given that a summary hearing on the PETITION for NOTARIAL COMMISSION of: 1. APRIL LIZ A. PARREÑO 2. CHRISTINE FAITH R. SABELLA 3. CHERIL D. ESCOPALAO 4. D.N. ABUBAKAR AMILBAHAR MURRAY 5. BENRICH B. TAN 6. VANESSA C. JAMERLAN 7. MIDES MARI S. CERBO-LINDAYAG 8. JONAH ROSE G. LUMANAG 9. JOHNNY M. SIDAYON shall be held on July 18, 2022 AT EXACTLY 2:00 P.M. at the courtroom of Regional Trial Court, Branch 16, Hall of Justice, Matina, Davao City,

Any person who has any cause or reason to object to the grant of the petition may file a verified written opposition thereto, received by the undersigned before the date of the summary hearing. Davao City, Philippines, July 7, 2022.

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EMMANUEL C. CARPIO Executive Judge

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (otherwise known as Pag-IBIG Fund) Mortgagee, EJF REM CASE NO. 18463-22 FOR: EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORE- CLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE - versus - MORTGAGE UNDER ACT 3135 as amended MYRA PONTIMAYOR ARIATA married to ROENDO BASTATAS ARIATA Mortgagors. X----------------------------------------------------X

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECCLOSURE 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 (PAG-IBIG FUND) against MYRA PONTIMAYOR ARIATA married to ROENDO BASTATAS ARIATA with postal address at Lot 4 Blk 43, PH 2, Deca Homes Resort Residences Subd., Indangan, Davao City, Davao del Sur; to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness as of March 15, 2022, amounted to EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIX & 75/100 ( Php887,906.75) Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest and other charges, plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on August 4, 2022 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of the Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder for CASH or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property mentioned and described below together with all improvements found thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2017012617 Xxxxxx LOT NO.: 4 BLK. NO.: 43 PLAN NO.: PCS-112402-005669 XXX XXX XXX LOCATION: BRGY. OF INDANGAN, CITY OF DAVAO, ISLAND OF MINDANA0 XXX XXX XXX AREA: NINETY (90) SQUARE meters more or less…xxx xxx xxx Xxx XXX XXX All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date. That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on September 1, 2022, without further notice. Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the herein above- described real property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. June 28, 2022 Davao City, Philippines.

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

HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL BDO UNIBANK, INC. EJF REM CASE NO. 18,482-22 FUND OR PAG-IBIG FUND Mortgagee, Mortgagee, EJF REM CASE NO. 18,476-22 - versus - - versus - SPS. REYNALDO T. IGNACIO AND NENITA P. ABONAL, VIVIAN G. IGNACIO Married to Luis C. Abonal, Mortgagor/s. Mortgagors. X----------------------------------X X-----------------------------------------X

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the above-mentioned mortgagee against SPS. REYNALDO T. IGNACIO AND VIVIAN G. IGNACIO with postal address at 1.) Lot 34 Blk 10, Samantha Homes, Bago Gallera, Davao City, Davao del Sur; and 2.) Lot 225-B-4-A-21 Barrio Dumoy, (Bago Gallera), Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness in the principal amount of Php3,318,681.83 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 August 4, 2022 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of the Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder for CASH or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property mentioned and described below together with all improvements found thereon, to wit:

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (HDMF) against NENITA P. ABONAL, married to Luis C. Abonal, both of legal age, Filipino Citizens, with postal address at Lot 45, Blk 58, Country Homes Cabantian, Buhangin, Davao City / Lot 28, Blk. 77, Deca Homes Esperanza, Tigatto, Davao City, in favor of Home Development Mutual Fund (PAG-IBIG FUND), to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of March 15, 2022, amounting P512,321.05 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 August 11, 2022 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of the Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Matina, Davao City, to the highest bidder for CASH or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property mentioned and described below together with all improvements found thereon, to wit:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2019005653 A PARCEL OF LAND (LOT 225-B-4-A-21, PSD-11-077320, BEING A PORTION OF 225-B-4-A, PSD-11-026404. SITUATED IN THE BARRIO OF DUMOY, CITY OF DAVAO, ISLAND OF MINDANAO. XXX CONTAINING AN AREA OF FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY SIX (566) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS. XXX All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date. In the event that the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on September 1, 2022, without further notice. Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the herein-above described real property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Davao City, Philippines, June 30, 2022. ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER – the OIC Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Prov’l Sheriff

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2016012103 “A parcel of land (Lot 28, Blk. 77, of the consolidation-subdivision plan Pcs-11-005103, being a portion of the consolidation of lot xxx all of Psd-11-075514 lot xxx all of Psd-11-075515), situated in the Barangay Tigatto, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao, xxx 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. In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on September 8, 2022, without further notice.

Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the herein-above described real property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Davao City, Philippines, July 1, 2022.

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

(SGD.) SERGIO LEONARDO J. TUPAS Sheriff IV

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The maximum per capita rate amount for Konsulta is PHP750 and PHP500 per private and public beneficiary, respectively.

Guevarra said healthcare facilities, whether public or private, are also encouraged to accredit themselves as Konsulta

an order requiring all investigative units to submit additional pieces of evidence. The NBI 11 has nine remaining days to conduct its own investigation and submit findings and additional evidence. The complaint for murder against Pepino was filed by police authorities on July 4, 2022, and the Prosecutor has 15 days to resolve the investigation.

This developed after the request of the victim’s family that the investigation and case files including those in the possession of the PNP Davao Cybercrime Unit for Forensic be transferred to NBI 11. In a letter signed by the legal counsel of the Mangacop family lawyer Andrew Cabahug and addressed to Jonathan Balite, regional

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 54 Davao City

JUNAIDA HERSON represented CASE NO. R-DVO-22-02438-SP by: JEPHUNNEH HERSAN, Petitioner, FOR: RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN DECREE OF DIVORCE AND CANCELLATION -versus - OR CORRECTION OF ENTRIES IN THE CIVIL REGISTRY CARL A. DAVIDSON AND THE CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL DULY REPRESENTED BY THE CIVIL REGISTRAR OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF DAVAO CITY Respondent. X-------------------------------------------X

ORDER By this verified petition and for the reasons therein stated, the abovenamed petitioner, assisted by counsel, seeks for an Order of this Court, after due notice, publication and hearing, that the foreign decree of divorce issued by the Superior Court of Washington, Country of Thurston, USA, be judicially recognized and the said Decree of Divorce be annotated in the Certificate of Marriage of petitioner and Carl A. Davidson, registered in Civil Registrar. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby set for hearing before this Court, sitting at the Hall of Justice, Candelaria St., Ecoland, Matina, Davao City, on October 10, 2022, at 8:30 A.M., at which place, date and time, any interested person may appear and show cause, if any, why the same should not be granted.

providers through self-assessment and submission of requirements for accreditation. (PNA) director of NBI 11; lawyer Jhopee Avancena, chief of the City Prosecution Office, and lawyer Joy Tala Montero, Inquest Prosecutor of the City Prosecution Office, the family has requested for the police’s inhibitions from the case and transfer the investigation to the NBI-Davao because of the statements released by the police to the media. It mentioned San Pedro Police Station commander Police Major Benkalin Baluan’s statement to the media that the victim mauled Pepino, which caused him to shoot the victim as an act of self-defense. It also cited Davao City Police Director Police Col. Alberto Lupaz telling the media in an interview that Pepino is professional and kind and has no derogatory record. “Una nigawas sa report or social media, which is ingon ana na gyud kadautan ang akoang pag-umangkon, siga, high, tanan na dayo diri sa Davao? Ang caused sa iyahang death is binaril ni Dr. Marvin Rey Pepino ug seven times. Asa man ang self-defense ato? Ang among ginapangayo is hustisya, justice. Kay bisan kinsa sa atoa puwede man to mahitabo,” said Anwar Mangacop, uncle of Amierkhan in a press conference last Friday.

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. 18,469-22 - versus - ALEC C. BOTASLAC, married to JACQUELINE B. BOTASLAC Mortgagor/s. X--------------------------------------X

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND or PAG-IBIG FUND against the mortgagor/s ALEC C. BOTASLAC, married to JACQUELINE B. BOTASLAC with postal address at Lot 17 Blk 43, Deca Homes Esperanza, Tigatto, Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of February 13, 2022, amounts to EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR PESOS & 89/100 ( Php880,874.89) Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest and 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 August 11, 2022 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of the Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, to the highest bidder for CASH or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property mentioned and described below together with all improvements found thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2015008513 “A PARCEL OF LAND (LOT 17, BLK 43 OF THE CONSOLIDATION-SUBDIVISION PLAN PCS-11-005103, BEING A PORTION OF THE CONSOLIDATION OF LOT 469-C-3, LOTS-469-C-5 TO 14, LOTS 469-C-19 TO 20, AND LOT 469-C-23, ALL OF PSD-11-043263, LOTS 469-C-4-A & C, ALL OF PSD-11-075514, LOTS 469-C-15-A & C. LOTS 469-C-16-A & C, LOTS 469-C-17-A & C AND LOTS 469-C-18-A & C, ALL OF PSD-11-075515), SITUATED IN BARANGAY TIGATTO, CITY OF DAVAO, ISLAND OF MINDANAO, XXX Containing an area of EIGHTY (80) SQUARE METERS, more or less, xxx.”

Let this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner once a week for three (3) successive weeks in a newspaper published in the City of Davao and of general circulation in the said City and the Provinces of Davao as determined by raffle in accordance with law.

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

Furnish, each, with a copy of this order the Office of the Solicitor General, Local Civil Registrar of Davao City, and the City Legal Office for the City of Davao.

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

SO ORDERED.

That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on September 8, 2022, without further notice.

Davao City, Philippines, July 1, 2022.

June 21, 2022, Davao City, Philippines. (SGD.) MELINDA ALCONCEL-DAYANGHIRANG Presiding Judge

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

(SGD.) JAY C. ESPERANZA Sheriff IV

8 SPORTS

ON A ROLL

Pinay booters make it three in a row vs Malaysia 4-0

he Philippines coasted to a masterful 4-0 win against Malaysia on Friday night for its third straight win in the 2022 AFF Women’s Championship at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. A wonder goal by Sara Eggesvik typified the Philippines’ domination of the match en route to the victory that kept them on top of Group A with nine points. Malaysia, ranked 85th in the world, were resolute defensively in the first half hour as they repeatedly snuffed out the Filipinas’ attack. Despite Malaysia’s stout de-

fending, there were still plenty of chances for the hosts early including in the 15th minute when skipper Tahnai Annis hit the crossbar on a header off a superb cross by Eva Madarang. The breakthrough came in the 32nd minute, when Eggesvik fired from just inside the halfway line. Malaysia ‘keeper Nurul Azurin Mazlan got her fin-

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Sara Eggesvik (25) of the Philippines celebrate with her teammates after scoring against Malaysia at the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Women’s Championship held at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila on July 8, 2022. gertips on the ball but she could not maintain control, and replays showed the ball crossed the line. It was the second international goal for the Fil-Norwegian Eggesvik, who subbed in after just 10 minutes when starter Kaya Hawkinson figured in a clash of heads with a Malaysian player. Katrina Guillou made it 2-0 in the 43rd, pouncing on the rebound after Annis’ initial strike was deflected by Mazlan. It was a well-deserved goal for the FilFrench player who had come close earlier in the match but was repeatedly rebuffed by the Malaysian defense. Philippines coach Alen Stajcic

acknowledged afterward that it was a “frustrating performance,” as the Filipinas could not get much of a rhythm against a Malaysian side that was content to sit back defensively for most of the match. “Not a lot of flow in the game, not a lot of rhythm in the game,” he lamented. “We scored some goals and we won the game, but I thought we lacked some rhythm.” Nonetheless they were well in control at the break and Stajcic was once again able to give significant minutes to his reserves, sending in Malea Cesar, Anicka Castañeda, and Isabella Flanigan after an hour while Camille Rodri-

guez was subbed in at the 72nd minute. Eggesvik was also involved in the Filipinas’ two goals in the second half, finding Quinley Quezada and Anicka Castañeda for headers in the 48th and 72nd minutes, respectively. “It’s so fun to play again with the home crowd,” said Eggesvik, who had a goal and two assists to earn Player of the Match honors. “We should have scored more goals, but I’m glad we got the win.” Also on Friday, Australia grabbed its first win of the tournament with a 4-0 shellacking of Indonesia, with Amy Sayer netting all four goals.