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Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte, together with several lawmakers in the House of Representatives, files House Bill 502, which seeks to provide a fixed salary for barangay officials and declare them as regular government employees to receive just compensation and other benefits that government employees receive.

TRANSITION VP Sara expects all public schools to go in-person classes by Nov. 2

By MAYA M. PADILLO

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ducation Secretary Vice President Sara Duterte is expecting all public schools to be on in-person classes by November 2, 2022.

Other than those who are exempted under Department Order (DO) 21 the year 2019 and Department Order (DO) 01 the year 2020, all public and private schools shall have transitioned to five days of in-person classes starting November 2, 2022.

No school shall be allowed to implement purely

distance learning or blended learning except for those implementing Alternative Delivery Modes as provided in DO 21, s. 2019 (Policy Guidelines on the K to 12 Basic Education Program) and DO 01, s. 2022 (Revised Policy Guidelines on Homeschooling Program).

“By November 2, dapat po nag-transition na tayo

lahat sa 5 days in-person classes except those who are exempted under Department Order 21 the year of 2019 and Department Order 1 the year of 2020,” Duterte said in a statement.

Duterte announced that public school classes for the school year 2022 to 2023 will start on August 22, 2022, and end on July 7, 2023.

Based on DepEd Order No. 034, Series of 2022 signed by Duterte, sets the start of classes on August 22 and will end on July 7,

2023. There will be 203 school days or as may be determined by further issuance/s in case of changes in the school calendar due to unforeseen circumstances.

Duterte also underscored the significance of face-to-face classes.

“Meron po tayong nacite na study doon sa ating presentation sa Pangulo, and this is a published paper already, na there are really, truthfully learning losses sa mga bata kapa’g sila po ay nasa online

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Mati City Mayor creates IEC Team on Solid Waste Mgmt

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ity of Mati Mayor Michelle N. Rabat has created the Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Team of the City Integrated Ecological Solid Waste Management (IESWM) Board thru Executive Order No. 49 which she signed on July 06 and published online today.

Such IEC Team is tasked to conduct IEC campaigns relative to the proper implementation of IESWM Plan and other solid waste advocacy; formulate and develop IEC materials; and organize Barangay Ecological Solid Waste Management IEC Teams.

Based on E,O. 49, the team is also expected to capacitate the team members of its counterpart Barangay IEC team.

Such teams is composed of the City Planning and Development Office, City Environment and Natural Resources Office, City Infor-

mation Office, City Health Office, City Tourism and Promotion Office and City Agriculture Office.

Other mandated members of the Team are the Liga ng mga Barangay, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) City Federation, Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Mati, Department of Interior and Local Government-City of Mati, and Konsumo Mati.

The creation of the solid waste management IEC Team is anchored on Part VI, Rule XXI Section 3 of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order 2001-34, Implementing Rules and Guidelines of Republic Act 9003 saying, “The local government units, down to barangay levels, shall allocate a portion of their funds to public education and information activities on ecological waste management…”

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

NOTICE OF HEARING PETITIONS FOR NOTARIAL COMMISSION NOTICE is hereby given that a summary hearing on the PETITION for NOTARIAL COMMISSION of:

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everal lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Friday pushed for a measure that would provide barangay officials with fixed salaries and other benefits enjoyed by regular government employees.

ACT-CIS Party-list Representatives Edvic Yap, Jocelyn Tulfo and Jeffrey Soria-

no; Benguet Rep. Eric Yap, Quezon City Rep. Ralph Tulfo, and Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte filed House Bill 502, which seeks to provide a fixed salary for barangay officials and declare them as regular government employees to receive just compensation and other benefits that government employees

receive.

The lawmakers said the barangay serves as the office of the first resort of the people, and its officials are expected to address a number of issues apart from their regular duties and responsibilities.

“It is high time that our barangay officials be given what is due for them and

recognize their vital role in carrying out government activities to the communities,” they said in the bill’s explanatory note.

They said that as the basic political unit, the barangay serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of government projects, programs, and policies.

1. CAVIN JHON M. CABARLO 2. ALEXA MARIE T. SINGANON 3. ROHANNAH K. DILANGALEN 4. SHELUMIEL RYAN B. ABAPO 5. JACK ROLLAN S. ANINO 6. EDMARSON M. SOLA 7. SARAH JANE M. PORRAS shall be held on July 21, 2022 at exactly 2:00 P.M. at the courtroom of Regional Trial Court, Branch 16, Hall of Justice, Ecoland, 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 14, 2022.

EMMANUEL C. CARPIO Executive Judge Batch: 12 Publisher: Edge Davao

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BY NEIL BRAVO

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n the heat of deadline when fingers pounce on keyboards to a harmonic beat, it is not surprising to be interrupted with a question that makes you come to a screeching halt.

“How would you like to be remembered, Neil?”

This was always Sir Tony’s question to me and everyone else in the newsroom during those busy afternoons.

When you are facing a deadline, you wouldn’t want to start a conversation with Sir Tony. He never stops.

This question he fires at you actually means what your stories are for the day.

For Sir Tony, every story meant making a difference in people’s lives. Every story is worth reading back for the generations to come sometime in the future. In short, each story you write will eventually be history.

Thus the question, “how would you like to be remembered?” is actually his way of coaxing you to always dish out your best. Whether the story lands on the front page or inside.

Perhaps too, this was his way of being remembered.

Antonio Movera Ajero, who goes by the monikers Daddy Cool, Tatay Tony, Nong Tony, Don Antonio or simply by his initials AMA, will be remembered by every member of the Davao media community as the eminent Dean of Davao Journalism.

Sir Tony gets along with everyone. From the veterans to the newbies.

He doesn’t discriminate.

He doesn’t let the fences of competition be a barrier to the Davao media community. He loves the word “seamless” hence the slogan of Edge Davao “Serving a Seamless Society.”

While he is the master of the jargons from journalism’s old schools, he updates himself with the latest lexicons of millennials and even the informal streets-tuguese.

In the newsroom, AMA is an exacting perfectionist. He wants to have the last look. Even when illness slowed him down, he

Antonio Movera Ajero

would still be making his ‘presence’ in the newsroom chatter. He still demands he will have the last look.

As an editor, AMA is one who would stand up for his reporters. With all the risks and the dilemmas that come with the territory, AMA would make sure everyone is covered.

“Libel is costly--timewise and finance-wise,” he will remind us to try to avoid it and make sure the facts are correct and verified.

Part of being remembered, he tells us, is ensuring you will be remembered in a good way.

AMA thrived with an organization that was introduced to the concept of multi-tasking. The team he built at Edge Davao is a lean but mean organization that has produced the recognition and top awards, twice as best edited community newspaper in the entire country by the Philippine

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(1946-2022) Born on 22 March 1946 in Calbayog, Samar Moved to Davao City in 1951 Antonio M. Ajero is also known for his acronym AMA. AMA who has been tagged as the Dean of Davao Media started as a student campus writer and editor in Chief in high school for Davao City High School (he studied up to 3rd year) and later for Mindanao Colleges (now UM) where he graduated and received his high school diploma in 1955.

Dean of Davao Media: Has worked in print, radio and television for 6 decades making him one of the longest staying media practitioners of Davao City.

PRINT MEDIA: Edge Davao – 2006 to current Positions held: Chairman of the Board, President, Publisher, Editor-in-Chief Achievement (also see attached list of awards): Played a key leadership role in making Edge Davao, a multi-awarded business paper which at its peak was published daily. Edge Davao was a pioneer in multi-coloured newspaper printing. Within the year of launch, Edge Davao immediately received Best Edited Local Paper from Philippine Press Institute (PPI).

Sun Star Davao – 1995 to 2006 • Publisher, Editor-in-Chief AMA was the first Editor-in-Chief of Sun Star Davao when Peryodiko Dabaw was bought by Sun Star. Under his leadership, Sun Star Davao not only published daily news but also started the Annual Davao Yearbook and Star Superbalita - the

Cebuano/Bisaya sister publication of Sun Star Davao).

Ang Peryodiko Dabaw (1988 to 1995) • Editor-in-Chief Mindanao Daily Mirror – • Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, Managing Editor and Writer Mindanao Times, Editor in Chief Less Known Involvement in other Papers: Davao Sentinel – Davao Star Mindanao Gazette The Oro Eye – AMA was publisher for this weekly Cagayan de Oro paper (late 80s) Asiaweek – Correspondent since inception in 1978 to ??

RADIO: UMBN – Founded the University of Mindanao Broadcasting Network (UMBN).

DXMC/DXUM – Station Manager, 10 years and broadcaster for many years. Most prominent program was Radyo Ukay – investigative reporting on radio.

TV: Co-Host/ Television Presenter of “Brainstorm” – a weekly program in late 80s to early 90s. (1989 to 1991).

Clubs and Associations: Trustee, Davao City Chamber of Commerce President, Rotary Club of East Davao President, Ambassador Club of Davao International President, Davao Press Club Trustee, Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Vice President, Davao Inventors Association Chairman, Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas-Davao Trustee for Mindanao, Philippine Press Institute.

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On the significance of face-to-face classes:

Meron po tayong na-cite na study doon sa ating presentation sa Pangulo, and this is a published paper already, na there are really, truthfully learning losses sa mga bata kapa’g sila po ay nasa online classes or nasa distance learning. At ang nakalagay pa doon (research) na it is more pronounced, and learners are disadvantaged at homes. So ang ibig sabihin po noon, it is worst doon sa ating pamilya na naghihirap.”

Vice President Sara Duterte

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ATTY. MIGS NOGRALES IBP DAVAO

The Tender-Age Presumption Rules Generally Rules In Favor Of The Regardless Of The Position Or Status Of The Child’s Father Unless The Mother Is Shown To Have Moral Lapses That Have An Adverse Effect On The Welfare Of The Child Dear IBP Davao, Isa po akong babae na Nakikipag hiwalay sa kinakasama ko. Ask ko po Sana knino po ba talaga mapupunta ung 2 bata parehas babae isang 1 yr old at isang 2 yrs old Sabi po kasi ng dati kong partner na sa knya po mapupunta ang bata kase po opisyales daw po sya nag tratrabaho po sya kase SA barangay Purok leader gusto ko po malaman Kung kanino po mapupunta ung 2 bata. Hindi po Kami kasal.

Abandoned Mother

Dear Abandoned Mother,

To begin with, Article 213 of the Family Code states that “In case of separation of the parents, parental authority shall be exercised by the parent designated by the Court. The Court shall take into account all relevant considerations, especially the choice of the child over seven years of age, unless the parent chosen is unfit.” This is what is known as the Tender-Age Presumption, wherein it is a general rule that the mother has parental authority over children under seven (7) years of age.

However, as in all general rules, there are exception to this such as when the Court finds the mother to be unfit.

Some instances as ruled by Supreme Court in the case of

Pablo-Gualberto v. Gualberto, G.R. No. 154994, June 28, 2005, where a mother has been found to be unfit are the following: 1. Neglect; 2. Abandonment; 3. Unemployment; 4. Immorality; 5. Habitual drunkenness; 6. Drug addiction; 7. Maltreatment of the child; 8. Insanity; or 9. Affliction with a communicable disease

Notably, these are not the only reasons to deprive a mother from custody of her child as the Supreme Court in the same case has explained it is [only] in such circumstances wherein a mother has been found to be unfit is when her husband or the father would show that the mother has moral lapses

that have an adverse effect on the welfare of the child or have distracted the offending spouse from exercising proper parental case. Simply put, a mother will be deprived of custody of her child below seven (7) years old when the mother is living a life that shows a strong psychological effect and causes child emotional disturbances, personality conflicts and exposure of the child to conflicting moral values.

In your case, since your children are below seven (7) years of age, and since you have not provided any reason to show that you are unfit to take care of your children and take them into your custody, then regardless of the position of [your children’s] father in government or his status in life, the tender-age presumption will rule in your favor.

I hope the readers of this article will remember that our laws always take into account a child’s welfare and I hope that the parents reading this (both mothers and fathers) make sure that they bring their children up in an environment that is healthy, safe, and will help them become better citizens and future leaders of our country.

The above legal opinion is based solely on the appreciation of the facts and problem given and stated above.

The opinion may vary when other facts, circumstances, and situations are stated. For more information and for further queries, you may contact the Legal Aid Office of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines Davao City Chapter at ___________________________.

HENRYLITO D. TACIO THINK ON THESE!

IS LUCK FOR REAL? My friend and I were eating in one of the restaurants in Davao. We had not seen each other for more than two years.

We talked on several topics like careers, marriage, and travels.

Then, suddenly, without warning, he told me blankly, “You’re so lucky.”

That comment stupefied me. “Why do you think so?” I inquired. “Well, you have a job which you enjoy most. You have traveled to almost all parts of the world. Most importantly, you have met a lot of famous people.”

Now, that completely bewildered me. I never considered myself lucky. What I am doing is just part of my work. To quote the famous line of the late Rudy Fernandez in Markang Bungo: “Trabaho lang; walang personalan.”

Hard work, perseverance, and determination are the top three assets I have been doing to get to where I am now. Of course, my trust in the Lord is also part of it. And, yes, I don’t believe in luck. As Albert Einstein himself said, “I do not believe that the Good Lord plays dice.”

“Shallow men believe in luck, believe in circumstances: It was somebody’s name, or

he happened to be there at the time, or it was so then, and another day it would have been otherwise,” commented Ralph Waldo Emerson. “Strong men believe in cause and effect. The man was born to do it, and his father was born to be the father of him and of this deed, and, by looking narrowly, you shall see there was no luck in the matter, but it was all a problem in arithmetic, or an experiment in chemistry.”

Luck can be defined as the necessity of an additional power which may be spiritual, rational or social, so as to provide success to one in his life.

There are two types of luck, good or bad. Someone once said, “Good luck is when opportunity meets preparation.”

Robert Collier pointed out, “The man who persists through the bad luck – who keeps right on going – is the man who is there when the good luck comes – and is ready to receive it.”

In The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden, author Jessica Sorensen wrote: “Life is full of luck, like getting dealt a good hand or simply by being in the right place at the right time.

Some people get luck handed to them, a second chance, a save. It can happen heroically,

or by a simple coincidence, but sometimes don’t get luck on a shiny platter, who end up in the wrong place at the wrong time, who don’t get saved.”

Can luck be scientifically proven? “For centuries, people have recognized the power of luck and have done whatever they could to try seizing it. Take knocking on wood, thought to date back to pagan ritual aimed at eliciting help from powerful tree gods.” wrote Richard Wiseman in an article which appeared in Reader’s Digest.

Is being lucky really real?

Wiseman conducted a study on why some people are lucky while others are not. He interviewed 400 men and women from all walks of life – ages 18 to 84. Scientifically, he found three things on how a person can make his own breaks.

“How can you say luck and chance are the same?” asked Amy Tan. “Chance is the first step you take; luck is what comes afterwards.”

But one wonders: Why do lucky people always get those chance opportunities? The answer: lucky people open their minds. “Unlucky people miss chance opportunities because they’re too busy looking for

something else. Lucky people see what is there rather than just what they’re looking for,” Wiseman explained.

Brian Tracy has the same idea: “I’ve found that luck is quite predictable. If you want more luck, take more chances.

Be more active. Show up more often.”

Ovid agrees, “Luck affects everything; let your hook always be cast. In the stream where you least expect it, there will be fish.”

What about misfortunes or bad luck for that matter?

How do lucky people deal with them? Wiseman asked his subjects being in a situation: “Imagine you are in a bank. Suddenly, an armed robber enters and fires a shot that hits you in the arm.”

Unlucky people responded that it’s their bad luck to be in the bank when the robbery happened. Lucky people, on the other hand, said it could be worse; that is, being shot in the head.

“This kind of thinking makes people feel better about themselves, keeps expectations high and increases the likelihood of continuing to live a lucky life,” Wiseman said.

Mark Cuban shares this sen-

timent: “It doesn’t matter how many times you fail. It doesn’t matter how many times you almost get it right. No one is going to know or care about your failures, and neither should you. All you have to do is learn from them and those around you because all that matters in business is that you get it right once. Then everyone can tell you how lucky you are.”

Good behavior can enhance good fortune, according to Wiseman. Always look at the brighter side of life. Don’t delve on the negatives; think positively. Learn from the past; history repeats itself. “The only good luck many great men ever had was being born with the ability and determination to overcome bad luck,” Channing Pollock said.

To explain his theory, Wiseman relates this story: “One unlucky subject said that after adjusting her attitude – expecting good fortune, not dwelling on the negative – her bad luck had vanished. One day, she went shopping and found a dress she liked. But she didn’t buy it, and when she returned to the store in a week, it was gone. Instead of slinking away disappointed, she looked around and found a better dress – for less.”

MGB XI TECHNICAL PERSONNEL SERVE AS SPEAKERS DURING THE MINERAL RESOURCES REGULATION SEMINAR OF THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND ENERGY OF THE BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION Davao City – As the primary government agency responsible for the conservation, management, development, and proper use of the country’s mineral resources, Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XI (MGB XI) technical personnel served as resource speakers during the 2-day Mineral Resources Regulation Seminar of the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on 2-3 July 2022.

Resource speakers from MGB XI, headed by the Chief of the Mine Management Di-

vision, Engr. Brenice Ann Gendeve-Castillo, led fruitful and informative discussions about the principles of mining, the Philippine Mining Act of 1995, People’s Small Scale Mining Act of 1991, sustainable mining in the Philippines, mineral resources regulation in the Philippines and mine monitoring and mine audit.

Participants of the seminar are the five provincial ENRE offices and seven sectoral services of the Environmental Ministry of BARMM. The event aims to promote and sustain the pro-people and pro-environment mining practices of the Bangsamoro region.

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Farewell AMA…You’re a great loss to the Davao media industry.. Rest in peace.

ARIEL SEBELLINO, Director, Philippine Press Institute: The Philippine Press Institute condoles with the Ajero family for the passing of one of the pillars in community journalism ‘Tito’ Antonio Ajero (holding an award for Edge Davao during PPI’s annual Civic Journalism Community Press Awards).

We thank you for your valuable and outstanding contribution in promoting excellence in community journalism and advancing the welfare of community

journalists.

JON JOAQUIN, Former Business Editor, Edge Davao: I don’t know if he ever held a class or gave a lecture (maybe a few seminars or workshops), but the one thing most of us remember about sir TonyAjero are the lessons he taught us in this school called life.

From him I learned the value of fairness, diligence, and duty. he loved tsismis but he never let that get in the way of telling the truth from all sides. he also made sure everything worth writing about is written about, even if they happened days ago. “One of the duties of the

newspaper,” he would tell me, ”is to keep a record of events so that future generations can see and learn from them. It won’t matter a hundred years from now if our news today is a little late.”

He also taught me (by example) not to sweat the small stuff, to take things in stride, and even to laugh at ourselves for our mistakes.

He was the ultimate “big picture” guy who never seemed perturbed by what was happening around him.

Farewell, sir Tony. the students of the Antonio M. Ajero School of Life will carry on your legacy, and we can all only hope we can be a fraction of the teacher you were.

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 LUISITO E. OÑATE who died intestate on January 18, 2004 in Digos City, leaving a parcel of land under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-33160, situated in Barrio Ruparan, Digos City, Philippines, ccontaining an area of ONE THOUSAND FIFTEEN (1,015) SQUARE METERS more or less, has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE executed among his heirs. Per Doc. 300; Page No. 61; Book No. 21; Series of 2022 of the Notary Public Atty.

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 15 Davao City

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS 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 FELISA P. MONFORT and PASCUAL S. MONFORT SR., who died intestate on August 31, 1980 and August 26, 1973 in Davao City respectively, in Davao City leaving a parcel of land to wit: “A parcel of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-12756, situated in the City of Davao, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SIX HUNDRED TWENTY (620) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS.” That the above-mentioned property has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS executed among their heirs. Per Doc. 169; Page No. 39; Book No. 193; Series of 2021 of the Notary Public Atty.

FATIMA IRENE T. ADIN.

IN RE: PETITION FOR CANCELLATION OF SIMULATED CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF KIRBY SANDRA OMALLAO AMPESO

SP PROC. NO. R-DVO-22-01647-S

ARNULFO A. AMPESO ERLINDA P. OMALLAO, Petitioners.

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NOTICE OF INITIAL HEARING This is a verified petition for the cancellation of simulated certificate of live birth of KIRBY SANDRA OMALLAO AMPESO, represented by herein petitioners, and for the correction of the said name from KIRBY SANDRA OMALLAO AMPESO to KIRBY SANDRA ULANGCA SUMBICAY. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the hearing of this case on August 11, 2022 at 8:30 A.M. Anyone interested in the petition may appear before this Court at the aforementioned date and time and make known his/her opposition thereto.

Let the copy of the Order and Petition be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the whole of Davao City once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner, and likewise posted in the bulletin of the Regional Trial Court and City Hall both of Davao City.

Furnish the Local Civil Registrar of Davao City a copy of this Order and Petition.

SO ORDERED. Davao City, Philippines, May 11, 2022.

(SGD.) MARIO C. DUAVES Presiding Judge

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

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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

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

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SPS. REYNALDO T. IGNACIO AND NENITA P. ABONAL, VIVIAN G. IGNACIO Married to Luis C. Abonal, Mortgagor/s.

Mortgagors.

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NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

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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Fishermen living at a coastal community in Brgy. 23-C Isla Verde in Davao City repair a fishing boat docked near the bridge that is being built for the Davao Coastal Road project on Saturday. Edge Davao

Another round of petroleum price rollback on Tuesday M

An oil industry source said that the price per liter of diesel may go down by P1.70 to P1.90 per liter.

Gasoline prices, meanwhile, may be slashed by P4.70 to P4.90 per liter.

Fuel firms usually announce price adjustment

every Monday, to be implemented the following day.

Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau Director Rino Abad confirmed that a rollback in pump prices is possible next week due to the following factors:

• Intermittent lockdowns in China • Interest rate hikes in the US and other countries Abad said the factors could result in tempered economic activity which could eventually lower demand and prices.

Effective last Tuesday, July 12, oil companies rolled back gasoline prices by P5.70 per liter and diesel by P6.10 per liter, bringing the year-to-date

he Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday said “Lucky Me!” instant noodle products found containing ethylene oxide were made in Thailand.

“It must be emphasized that the affected batches containing ethylene oxide were manufactured in Thailand. They were not locally produced and were not distributed in the Philippines,” the FDA said in a statement.

According to the agen-

cy, the local manufacturer of the popular Filipino noodle brand said that laboratory tests in Vietnam showed that ethylene oxide was not found in the following “Lucky Me!” instant noodle products: • Pancit Canton Extra Hot Chili • Pancit Canton Regular • Pancit Canton Chilimansi • Instant Mami Beef Regular However, the FDA found that the “Pancit

Canton Kalamansi” product contained the chemical at a level below the European Union acceptable level of 0.02 mg/kg.

“In this regard, the FDA will study this matter to determine the appropriate risk management strategy in consultation with other government agencies, like the Department of Agriculture,” the agency said.

In separate advisories, the governments of Ireland, Malta, and France earlier recalled several

week.

otorists can look forward to another round of reduction in the pump prices of petroleum products this

adjustments to stand at a net increase of P24.30 per liter for gasoline and P36.80 per liter for diesel.

Data from the Department of Energy as of July 5 to 7 showed the price per liter of gasoline range from P77.90 to P89.61 per liter in Quezon City — Metro Manila’s largest city - while diesel prices range between P83.65 and P88.01 in Manila — the country’s capital.

variants of products by “Lucky Me!”, particularly those manufactured between 2021 and 2022.

However, the FDA said Monde Nissin, the manufacturer of “Lucky Me!” products, is compliant with the Philippines’ food safety laws.

Ethylene oxide, which is present in the environment, is used to destroy salmonella in agricultural products traded internationally. It is likewise used in gas sterilization of sur-

Lucky Me! products with ethylene oxide made in Thailand, says FDA T

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PH growth to remain strong amid challenges

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rowth in the second quarter and the rest of 2022 is expected to remain strong amid the threats of inflation and other external events.

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) chief economist Michael Ricafort forecasts second quarter economic growth of at least 8 percent, “largely driven by the further reopening of the economy towards greater normalcy.”

Ricafort said easing of movement restrictions, with more than 80 percent of localities nationwide under Alert Level 1, is “an important turning point in the country’s economic recovery” compared to year-ago.

He said the spike in local coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and delays in the arrival of Covid-19 vaccines in early 2021 served as a low base to this year’s first quarter output thus, “any growth in 2Q (second quarter) 2022 could be mathematically magnified.”

“Election-related spending could also add to GDP (gross domestic prod-

uct) growth in 2Q 2022 amid large crowds in various campaign meetings/ rallies nationwide and relatively lower new Covid-19 cases amid increased vaccination/booster doses vs.

Covid-19,” he said.

Another boost to domestic growth is the frontloading for some infrastructure projects ahead of the national polls, he added.

Ricafort said the resumption of foreign tourism since last February and easing of restrictions for domestic travels, along with the partial face-to-face classes, also supported the economic recovery.

These factors are, however, expected to be countered by elevated inflation rate caused by higher prices of oil and other commodities in the international market, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and global supply chain disruptions.

“Thus, relatively stronger GDP growth data could support and justify any further hike in local policy rates, signaling that the

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Busy afternoon at the waterway market in Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi on Friday, 15 July 2022, during the groundbreaking rites for the 15-million peso public market. The project is funded by the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s Ministry of the Interior and Local Government through its Local Government Facilities Development and Bangsamoro Local Economic Support Services. MindaNews photo by FERDINANDH B. CABRERA

AirAsia PH to resume flights to Bangkok, Bali

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irAsia Philippines is set to resume flights to Bangkok, Thailand and Bali, Indonesia, which are key markets for the budget carrier.

In a statement, AirAsia Philippines said it would resume its two times weekly flights to Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, every Wednesday and Sunday, beginning July 17.

Starting July 17 as well, the airline will resume its twice-weekly flights to Denpasar/Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali on Fridays and Sundays.

“Reopening our Bangkok and Bali routes is part of our aggressive route expansion strategy as we sustain the momentum to recovery,” said AirAsia

Philippines CEO Ricky Isla.

“In terms of our pre-pandemic figures, Bangkok ranked seventh among the most visited destinations, with Bali claiming the 10th spot out of the 32 AirAsia Philippines domestic and international routes.”

Citing its pre-pandemic data, AirAsia Philippines said that a total of 139,296 guests, or 92% passenger load factor, flew to Bangkok in 2019.

Meanwhile, 90% of the passenger load, or equivalent to 110,694 tourists, flew to Bali during the same period.

AirAsia Philippines said flight Z2 287 leaves Manila via NAIA Terminal 3 at 5:35 p.m. and arrives

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Sachet prices likely to increase due to proposed single-use plastics tax

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mposing taxes on single-use plastics is seen as “indirectly taxing the poor” since it could increase the costs of products sold in sachets, which are usually purchased by those in the lower economic class, a group said Friday.

Plastics are mainly used for packaging of products such as shampoo, instant noodles, and food items in sachets, Philippine Plastics Industry Association Inc. president Aaron Lao said.

Goods in sachets packaging usually offer single-serve quantities, which are also cheaper

than full-sized packs.

“Prices of bread will increase because of packaging, sachets will also be affected. It’s an indirect taxing of the poor,” Lao said.

Prices of basic goods may also spike further if the proposal to impose taxes on single-use plastics pushes through, Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association president Steven Cua said.

It could increase operating costs and lead to price increases amid the already elevated inflation that’s burdening Filipinos.

He warned added

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Cash remittances hit $2.70 billion in May R emittances from overseas Filipinos rose in May as the economies of their host nations began to recover, data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday showed.

Personal remittances—the sum of transfers sent in cash or in-kind via informal channels—stood at $2.70 billion in May, up 2% from $2.65 billion year-on-year.

Personal remittances are now at $14.02 billion for the year, up 2.5% from $13.68 billion in the first five months of 2021.

“The increase in personal remittances in May 2022 was due to remittances sent by land-based workers with work contracts of one year or more, and sea- and land-

based workers with work contracts of less than one year,” the BSP said.

Cash remittances, or money transfers made through banks, increased 1.8% in May to $2.43 billion, up from $2.38 billion in the same month in 2021.

From January to May, cash remittances totaled $12.59 billion, up 2.5% from the $12.28 billion posted in the same period last year.

“The expansion in cash remittances in May 2022 was due to the growth in

receipts from land-based and sea-based workers,” the BSP said.

In terms of country source, the BSP said the growth in cash remittances from the United States, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Qatar, and Singapore contributed largely to the increase in remittances in the first five months of 2022.

In an emailed commentary, Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. chief economist Michael Ricafort said that the “further reopening and recovery of many economies worldwide towards greater normalcy, especially in OFW host countries and developed countries that move closer to herd immunity, fundamentally led to more

he importance of protecting one’s health and having health insurance coverage got a big boost during the pandemic, hence, the outlook for the continued robust growth of the bancassurance business of a local firm.

Citing results of sur-

veys conducted by the company and its partners, Sunlife Philippines and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. president Richard S. Lim, said Friday the need for health protection has significantly increased in recent years.

“And because of that, we are also seeing that our health and insurance coverage has grown. In fact, even in the last two years, we’re growing our new policies by about 20-30 percent,” Lim said during the commemorative signing event for the extension of the bancassurance tie-

OFW jobs/employment [being] created, thereby also supporting the recent growth/improvement in OFW remittances.”

“However, whatever gains OFWs and their families have due to more peso proceeds for their US dollars/foreign currencies may be offset or negated by higher prices or inflation, now at a new 3.5-year high of 6.1% (but inflation could be higher for other products such as fuel/petroleum),” Ricafort said.

He said that any further recovery in OFW remittances in the coming months would largely depend on the faster recovery of the economies of major host countries from COVID-19 lockdowns.

up between Sun Life Grepa and RCBC, which began in 2011.

He said people have greatly realized the importance of having insurance coverage, thus, the 100 percent expansion of their group business to date, with the help of

Economic recovery to increase demand for insurance coverage T

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DAVAO CITY WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS IN SOME RIVERSIDE AND LUBOGAN WSS AREAS

JULY 19, 2022

Davao City Water District advises the public of two separate sets of water service interruptions. First set is scheduled on July 19, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM affecting some areas served by Riverside Water Supply System (WSS), specifically from Campo 1 to Crossing Biao Road and from Lower Riverside to Upper Riverside.

Water supply has to be temporarily shut off in the affected areas to give way to the interconnection of a newly laid pipeline to DCWD’s existing pipeline for the pipeline expansion along Sitio Balentong in Calinan District. Once completed, this project will allow for the accommodation of additional service connections in Brgy.

Biao Joaquin.

Second set is on July 19, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM affecting some areas served by Lubogan WSS, specifically Puroks 1, 3, and 4 of Lubogan, Lower Lubogan Manggahan Street, Toril Country Homes, New Creation Subd., IHWA Road, IWHA Village, Mindawide Relocation, Rosalina Village III Phases 1 and 2, Capili Subd., Espino Subd., Pepsi Cola Village, Greenland Subd., along Davao-Cotabato Road, Sto. Rosario Village, Dusnai Village, Unggay Compound, Tayo Compound, Torrejos Compound, Albeza Compound, Divino Compound, Bartolini Compound, Paderog Compound, Ocean Cove I and II, and D’ Garden.

Water supply has to be temporarily shut off in the affected areas to give way to the installation of a butterfly valve assembly to DCWD’s existing pipeline. Once completed, this project will help shorten recovery period and reduce service downtime and non-revenue water or water loss.

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 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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gical and medical equipment, including personal protective equipment.

Although the EU ad-

opted zero tolerance for ethylene oxide, the FDA explained that some other countries like the US,

Canada and Singapore, assigned tolerance levels for residual ethylene oxide.

economy is already relatively stronger enough to support/weather any local policy rate hike/s that would help manage both inflation and inflation expectations,” he said.

On Thursday, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced an off-cycle 75 basis points increase in its key rates, the highest single adjustment to date, to help rein in inflation expectations and outlook.

To date, BSP’s policy rates have been hiked by a total of 150 basis points since last May, similar to that of the Federal Reserve.

Both central banks are projected to further increase key rates this year to address the acceleration in the rate of price increases in their respective jurisdictions.

“For the coming months of 2022, higher long-term and short-term interest rates locally and in the US/globally would also be a drag on local economic growth as higher

borrowing costs/financing costs would also reduce the growth in new investments, expansion plans, and purchases of big-ticket items such as real estate/ property, vehicles, capital equipment, among others,” Ricafort said.

He said further upticks in interest rates are seen to dampen spending not only by consumers but also by businesses, government, and other institutions “that would otherwise have been spent on consumption, new investments, job creation, among others.”

Ricafort said continued robust inflows of overseas Filipino workers’ (OFWs) remittance and foreign direct investments (FDIs), expansion on both exports and imports, recovery of the jobs sector, higher infrastructure spending, and high level of foreign reserves, among others, are bright spots for the economy.

BSP Deputy Governor Francisco Dakila Jr. said

the government’s 6.5 to 7.5-percent growth assumption for this year remains attainable despite the BSP rate hikes.

“We see the economy recovering robustly with the opening up of the economy. We actually think that the growth of the economy will be closer to the upper bound of the DBCC (Development Budget Coordination Committee) numbers,” he said in a virtual briefing on Thursday.

Dakila said this expectation “comes on the back of strong first quarter performance.”

Growth, as measured

by GDP, expanded by 8.3 percent in the first three months this year, higher than the 7.8 percent in the previous quarter and a reversal of the -3.8 percent in the first quarter of 2020.

“And as you can see, (the) second quarter is very likely also strong or maybe even stronger than the first quarter of last year,” he added. (PNA)

in Bangkok at 8:05 p.m.

Its return flight Z2 288 leaves Bangkok at 8:35 p.m. and arrives at NAIA T3 at 1:05 a.m. the next day.

Meanwhile, AirAsia Philippines said its Z2 231 flight departs NAIA Terminal 3 at 9:15 p.m. and arrives in Bali at 11:15 p.m.

Its return flight to Manila Z2 232 leaves Bali at 11:40 p.m. and arrives in Manila at 3:40 a.m. the following day.

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EastMinCom head lauds troops for CTG firearms recovery, surrender

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astern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom), under the leadership of LtGen. Greg T. Almerol has recovered more firearms and logged more surrenders of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) members on the 2nd week of July this year.

The first recovery transpired as troops under the 1001st Infantry Brigade, accompanied by former leaders of the dismantled Guerilla Front (GF) 2, uncovered an arms cache with four M16 Rifles and an M14 Rifle in the vicinity of North Davao, Purok 6, Barangay New Leyte, Maco, Davao de Oro on July 9.

It was followed by the seizure of two M16 Rifles and an M14 Rifle at two different barangays in Quezon, Bukidnon, as a former member of GF57 revealed the firearms’ location to the troops of the

72nd Infantry Battalion (IB) under the 10th Infantry Division (ID) and 88IB under 4ID on July 13.

Before this, four remnants of the dismantled Sub-Regional Guerilla Unit of the Sub-Regional Committee 5 (SRGU, SRC5), yielded to the troops of 56IB under the 1003rd Brigade in Talaingod, Davao Del Norte on July 12.

They were identified as Jimboy Mambay-an, former squad leader, Tata Mambay-an, former medic, Onti Landahay and Inggo Ebudan. The surrenderees also yielded an AK47 Rifle and an M1 Springfield Garand Rifle.

Meanwhile, LtGen. Almerol lauded the troops of 10ID and 4ID for facilitating the latest accomplishments.

“Your efforts have further allowed us to reduce the armed and manpower capabilities of the CTG.

Let us continue our intensified operations with the cooperation of former rebels and the support of the local government to finally clear the whole of Eastern Mindanao from the presence of the communist terrorists, “ he said.

The EastMinCom Commander also enticed the CTG remnants to surrender and avail the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) of government to live a peaceful life with their families.

From January 1 to date, a total of 544 CTG members and supporters were neutralized by EastMinCom, while it also seized 425 firearms and 96 anti-personnel mines.

Likewise, the Command confronts the remaining six weakened CTG Guerilla Fronts in the Joint Operational Area from 33 in 2017. (PR-AFP/EMC)

less of who they voted for in light of economic hardships caused by inflation.

“Above all, the money bought for the rice assistance are funds of the people not my personal funds,” he said in an interview via a messaging app on social media.

“It’s deserving to reciprocate all the services to the people. This is not mine but government fund that belongs to the people,” he said.

He dismissed insinuations that the rice assistance was motivated by politics, citing that he has been doing it since his first term as mayor and at the height of the pandemic when people experienced economic difficulties.

“We have more pro-

grams and projects lined up in my last three years in office because I want to leave a legacy that my administration is serviceand people-oriented,” he said.

In his Facebook post, Pimentel said: “Kuman ako tumanon an ako saad sa ila pero malisod sab na ‘Hugpong’ da an tagaan kay taga-Carrascal man gihapon sila, (I will now fulfill my promise to them but is not fair that only supporters of Hugpong Surigaonon would be given since we are all residents of Carrascal),” referring to voters who did not vote for his lineup during the last election.

‘Tanan tagaan walay pili (All will be given, no distinction),” he added.

(Chris V. Panganiban/ MindaNews)

Surigao del Sur town residents get one sack of rice each from municipal gov’t

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ight thousand families in Carrascal town, Surigao del Sur received one sack of rice each from the municipal government as part of this year’s Pahinungod Festival on July 14-15.

Mayor Vicente Pimentel III said local revenues were used to purchase the rice worth 17 million pesos as payback to the residents of the town’s 14 barangays.

The mayor, son of the late Governor Vicente Pimentel Jr., said he was giving the rice to fulfill a promise he made during the campaign for the May 9 elections. He is now serving his third term.

Pimentel promised to give rice only to his supporters but decided last week to include all families in Carrascal regard-

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new products catering to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

These products, Lim added, allow MSME owners to provide appropriate coverage for their employees.

He said having in-

surance coverage is an important factor in having contingencies during emergencies.

During the same event, RCBC president and chief executive officer Eugene Acevedo said the continued recovery of the economy is

expected to boost demand for insurance products.

“We think we continue to see a double-digit growth in insurance and investment demand in this country as the economy grows at 6-7 percent,” Acevedo said. (PNA)

costs would eventually be passed on to consumers.

“Pasan din ng tao ‘yan (the people will shoulder that),” Cua said.

Even environmentalists are not too eager to back the measure.

There should be more stringent laws to limit the production of plastics, said Ecowaste Coalition cam-

paigner Coleen Salamat.

She urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to veto the Extended Producer Responsibility Act, which would lapse into law by the end of the month.

The bill seeks to make manufacturing firms responsible for collecting and recycling plastic

waste that they produce.

She said there must also be added sanctions on manufacturers who fail to comply.

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno has been pushing for the proposed tax on single-use plastisc, not only to fight climate change but to generate more funds.

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Mark Barroca scored 20 points to go with his 6 assists and 5 steals while extending Magnolia’s run to 5.

Magnolia outlasts Meralco

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agnolia outlasted Meralco in a tightly fought game for a 97-88 overtime win on Friday and stay in contention for a twice-to-beat bonus in the PBA Philippine Cup. Paul Lee led the Hotshots’ balanced scoring with a conference-high 20 points and 4 rebounds.

Mark Barroca added

20 points to go with his 6 assists and 5 steals while extending Magnolia’s run to 5.

With the win, Magnolia

improved to 6-3 and broke away from a three-way logjam at fourth place.

The Hotshots also remained in contention for a possible top 2 finish in the eliminations which could give them a twiceto-beat bonus in the next round.

Jio Jalalon finished with 19 points, while as

The victory ended Kubler’s four-match losing streak to Duckworth, a day after Kubler notched his first win over a top-10 player with an upset of top-seeded Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Americans John Isner and Maxime Cressy meet in Saturday’s other semi-final.

Former world number one Murray is a three-time Grand Slam champion, winning the 2012 US Open and 2013 and 2016 Wimbledon titles as well as Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016.

Murray, ranked 52nd, was chasing a 47th career ATP crown while Bublik, 25, won his first ATP title at Montpellier in February.

Tennis: ‘I didn’t know how I’d come back,’ says Serena Injury-nagged Murray has not won a title since

the 2019 European Open but was runner-up in January at Sydney and last month in Stuttgart.

Bublik improved to 2-3 against Murray and has split their four meetings this year.

Murray’s first double fault gave Bublik the match’s first break point and he took advantage with a backhand winner to seize a 6-5 lead, then held on a service winner to claim the first set after 57 minutes.

Murray double faulted to surrender a break to open the second set, but Murray broke back level at 1-1 on a successful challenge when a Bublik shot was ruled out.

After a foot fault call that irked Bublik, he broke again for a 4-3 lead and held twice to take the victory after one hour and 47 minutes.

Ian Sangalang and Aris Dionisio added 12 and 10, respectively.

Magnolia appeared headed to a win with Jalalon making both of his free throws to make it 8684 with 3 seconds remaining.

But Bong Quinto managed to escape with a layup and tied the scores

at 86-all to send the game into overtime.

It was in the extra 5 minutes where the Hotshots began pulling away.

The Bolts lost steam when their top scorer Chris Newsome, who finished with 24 points, got ejected.

The Scores: MAGNOLIA 97 – Lee

21, Barroca 20, Jalalon 19, Sangalang 12, Dionisio 10, Abueva 7, Laput 3, Reavis 3, Wong 2, Corpuz 0, MERALCO 88 – Newsome 24, Black 13, Quinto 13, Jose 9, Hodge 9, Almazan 8, Maliksi 4, Banchero 3, Pascual 3, Baclao 2, Caram 0 QUARTERS: 20-22, 4537, 63-60, 86-86, 97-88

Murray ousted in ATP Hall of Fame Open

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ritain’s former world number one Andy Murray was knocked out of the ATP Hall of Fame Open, falling to Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik 7-5, 6-4 in a Friday quarter-final.

World number 42 Bublik fired 12 aces against five double faults and won 80% of his first serve points to eliminate the 35-year-old Scotsman in the grasscourt event and line up a semi-final clash with Australian Jason Kubler.

“It’s great to be in the semi-finals again,” Bublik said. “I don’t have any tournaments the next two or three weeks so I’m engaged. I want to get as many matches as I can.”

Kubler, ranked 102nd in the world, beat fellow Australian James Duckworth 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) to reach his first ATP semi-final.

Andy Murray has been ousted at the ATP Hall of Fame Open.

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A tribute to Tony

BY JUN LEDESMA

We, Davao community of journalists, mourn today the passing of our colleague Antonio “Tony” Ajero, publisher and editor of the prestigious business publication - the Edge Davao.

He left for his next journey so quietly early dawn Sunday. By daybreak, however, there was a shockwave hitting us like a thunderbolt as the eminent journalist of Davao has gone to the great beyond.

Tony and I belong to the batch of print and broadcast media that experienced what it was during the aegis of martial law, the divisiveness and casualties spawned by separatists conflicts, the rise and viciousness and the fall the Communist Party of the Philippines and the New Peoples Army, the rise of Marcos in the apogee of power and witnessed its fall. The emergence of the Aquino regime and watched this wither and lost its clout with the rise of our own Rodrigo Roa Duterte. We are about to witness the unfolding of the next chapter of the new era of leadership under Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Inday Sara Duterte but Tony will have to watch that from where he is today.

While Tony and I were together in the vagaries of journalism he is outstandingly eminent. He was editor of

ed by journalists all over the world.

Again we were invited

by China to a cross country visit where we had the singular honor to see how the network of railways and train schedules are managed in one central control station. We then

moved around riding in speed trains across modern cities, verdant fields, modern infrastructures and bridges which Tony described as awe-inspiring.

Tony is the leader of the Davao press. His initials AMA defines him.

He is addressed by the younger generations of Davao journalists as “Daddy Cool”. He tutors every budding writer in the art of journalism.

He is as articulate in extemporaneous speech as he is in his written craft.

Such is the quality of a true blue journalist in Tony and I am in the askance why all these years the Datu Bago Award Committee failed to recognize the accomplishments and contribution of AMA in Davao City’s field of journalism. A posthumous award should correct that.

Tony is gone and we will all miss him. But he will be with us because he has left enumerable memories, lessons in life and the craft where he excelled and tutored us all.

To my friend and compadre Tony, I could have written this in tears but like you there is the indelible ink that runs in our veins. Goodbye now is not farewell yet. Rest now my friend, my compadre. You will forever be in our hearts.

Press Institute.

Everyone that comes to the Edge Davao team will have to be indoctrinated to the AMA principle of being able to write any story thrown your way. AMA’s mark will always be creating a newsroom he will call his home. You will see his pants, shirts and coats hanging on an open closet near his desk. Everyone knows he also ‘lives’ inside the newsroom of the paper he used to lead.

That’s how he creates that atmosphere.

He loves working on the couch, his laptop sitting on a small table instead of the usual editor’s desk and a swivel chair. I remember he had that small table made for me too so we would work across each other on the L-shaped sofa.

When I was a campus journalist at Ateneo de Davao, I would be starstruck to be on a press conference with him in the room. As fate would have it, we would be sitting on a small room together on a mission “to be remem-

bered.” I marveled at his dedication, leadership and commitment.

Sunday morning, we were shocked to wake up to the sad news that AMA is gone. He went peacefully in his sleep the way he leaves the office for some afternoon runs going on interviews and meetings.

AMA succumbed to his battle with the Big C but he will go down not as a figure added to the statistics. I would say he didn’t lose his fight. He went down heads up high. Smiling. Walking away peacefully. Typically, the man we will always remember. The man he wants to be remembered.

AMA left with a legacy of having written a huge chunk of historic references enough to fill a library. The future generations will meet him one day in the digital workspace.

It is now very clear to us what he meant by always asking the question.

So how would you like to be remembered, Sir Tony?

That’s a question that needn’t be asked.

The writer (right) with the late Edge Davao editor-in-chief Antonio Ajero.

the Mindanao Collegian of the Mindanao Colleges (now University of Mindanao) where both of us graduated. He went on to work with the University of Mindanao Broadcasting network as news editor and writer rolled into one. Later he became the

AMA with Edge Davao reporter Maya Padillo.

station manager. We both were correspondents of the Philippine News Service, now PNA. I was program and news writer, program director and news reader of DXDC and TV-13 also rolled into one, but Tony is always tops.

We were both dele-

gates to an international forum on “Nationalism and International Understanding” in Tokyo, Japan and in South Korea. We were also together in Beijing when China launched the “One Belt One Road” (OBOR) now referred to as BRI, which was attend-

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

classes or nasa distance

HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND learning. At ang nakalagay Mortgagee, pa doon (research) na it

EJF REM CASE NO. 18,489-22 - versus - is more pronounced, and

learners are disadvantaged JOVELYN A. PORRAS at homes. So ang ibig sabiMortgagor/s. hin po noon, it is worst X----------------------------------X

doon sa ating pamilya na naghihirap,” Duterte said.

Duterte also said she is willing to hold dialogues with the sector’s stakeholders to discuss Department Order No. 34 following calls for the postponement of the opening of classes to a later month instead of August.

However, despite proposals to postpone the opening of classes, Duterte said the D.O. 34’s provisions will take effect as scheduled.

She said options are being laid down in DO 34.

“For August 22 until October 31, meron po tayong nilagay doon sa Department Order natin na mga options. Unang-una, is 5 days in-person classes.

Pangalawa, is blended modality. Ito po yung 3 days na in-person and then 2 days na remote, or distance learning. And then after they can shift to 4 days in-person classes and 1 day distance learning. Or they can mix up. And ang pangatlo natin na nilagay natin doon, which came from the private sector and was approved by the President for a limited time, was the full online classes,” Duterte explained.

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure under Act 3135, as amended filed by the mortgagee HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND against the mortgagor/s JOVELYN A. PORRAS of legal age, single, with postal address at DIAMOND ST., STO NIÑO, MATINA, DAVAO CITY / or LOT 13 BLOCK 96 PHASE 5 DECA HOMES-RESORT RESIDENCES, TUGBOK MINTAL, DAVAO CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of APRIL 29, 2022 the outstanding obligation of the mortgagor/s with the mortgagee amounts to SIX HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX PESOS & 99/100 (₱ 607,276.99) Philippine Currency, 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. 146-2017009471 “A PARCEL OF LAND (LOT 13, BLK. 96 OF THE CONSOLIDATION-SUBDIVISION PLAN PCS-11-003470, BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 42-B-1-A, 42-B-1-B, 42-B-1-C, ALL OF PSD112402-040969; LOTS 42-B-2, 42-B-3, 42-B-4, 42-B-5, 42-B-6, 42B-7, 42-B-8, 42-B-9, 42-B-10, ALL OF THE PSD-002815) SITUATED IN BARANGAY OF TUGBOK, CITY OF DAVAO, ISLAND OF MINDANAO xxx CONTAINING AN AREA OF ONE HUNDRED TEN (110) SQUARE METERS MORE OR LESS. xxx” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

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

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

Davao City, Philippines, July 8, 2022.

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

(SGD.) LORILYN M. REMOLADOR Sheriff IV

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

JUNAIDA HERSAN 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.

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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.

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.

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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

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avao City’s local social media community burst with emotional farewells after the passing of the acknowledged ‘Dean of Davao Journalism’ Antonio Ajero.

At the break of day on Sunday, usually a quiet time on social media as most souls in the local media industry are either still in bed or just simply having a family time, the news feeds were just abuzz. On this gloomy Sunday morning, Davao’s media community lost a colleague, father, friend, and mentor.

Edge Davao gathered some of the tributes that were poured in for our late Chairman of the Board, editor-in-chief and publisher.

SECRETARY MARIA BELEN S. ACOSTA, Chairperson, Mindanao Development Authority: On behalf of the Mindanao Development Authority, I am extending my sincerest condolences to the family of Mr. Antonio “Tony” Ajero, Editor-in-Chief of Edge Davao and a pillar to the media industry.

Highly regarded as a writer, mentor, and a friend to most, we are grateful and honored to have worked with Sir Tony in our efforts to communicate a better, peaceful, and developed Mindanao.

He served as one of the moderators of MinDA’s regular Wednesdays Media Forum, facilitated most of MEDCo/MinDA’s

press conferences, and rendered media coverage and communication support to the agency’s programs and projects.

He will be deeply missed. We pray for his eternal repose.

AURELIO “BOY” PENA, Journalist: So hard to believe that I’ve lost a true friend, a brother, someone I grew up with as campus editors of the Mindanao Collegian, with Tony starting off as a fresh news editor in the early 1960s at UM campus....and me as managing editor under Cesar D as editor chief.... we were his closest friends together with Boy Manigbas, all of us under Jun Magsuci our adviser.... cooking our lunch under the shades of the big acacia tree at corner Ponciano-Bonifacio streets, me providing the rice, and Tony providing the fresh fish (bilong bilong from Tibungco),--- along with Romy Chan, we type our news stories under the bleacher of the old UM Gym, living there as “squatters” of UM campus.... And simply recalling the old times, Tony would break out into a guffaw, a laughter so loud, it attracts attention from a classroom nearby.

GREG DELIGERO, Former Associate Editor, Edge Davao and Director, Presidential Correspondence Office: It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of Nong Tony, the editor-in-chief of Edge Davao.

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Antonio M. Ajero, more endearingly called AMA not only for his initials but also for being a father figure especially to budding journalists, was a pillar and the dean of Davao media.

At 76, he lived a long and fruitful life, a good and meaningful part of which was spent with the media industry in various capacities--from broadcaster and writer to editor and publisher. With him at the helm at varying times, Davao-based newspapers reaped accolades and recognitions from national award-giving bodies and institutions.

Without a doubt, his dedication to upholding journalistic values and ideals, along with his abiding sense of commitment and professionalism, has contributed significantly to the development of civic and community journalism in the country.

I am truly honored and blessed to have worked with him as the pioneering associate editor of Edge Davao. The lessons and wisdom he shared with me and my colleagues, both in and outside our newsroom, will forever leave an indelible mark on our lives.

I convey heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences to the bereaved family. May you find comfort in knowing that he will always hold a special place in our hearts.

I hope that the legacy Nong Tony has left behind will bring you

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strength in this time of grief.

BEN JASON TESIORNA, City Information Officer, City of Mati: The first time I recall meeting AMA was when he interviewed me for a reportorial job back in 2000.

He was a “homebody”, was my first impression of him. He was shirtless with a towel over his body. The office was basically his home, I later discovered.

He was like a father to me, to all of us. He provided us cash when we ran out of money. And feed us when we were hungry.

He was the cool dad that we learned to love and adore while working at Sun Star.

Later he shared his experiences, his problems, his life. AMA shared to us his failures so we will not commit the same mistakes he committed.

AMA always told me before never to be like him -- a “poor journalist”.

But in a way, AMA was actually telling me to be exactly the kind of journalist he always strived and lived to be -- a journalist who is not looking for fame or money.

AMA is the greatest mentor a Dabawenyo journalist could wish for.

To me he is more than that though. He was a friend, a father figure, a confidant, an advisor.

My only regret now was not being able to meet up with him

when he requested for a face to face meeting 2 weeks ago.

Never thought that he would be leaving us soon.

Thank you for everything AMA. You lived a full life. You were loved and forever will live in our hearts. You touched so many lives that can never be bought by wealth.

You were never a poor journalist. You enrichened us all your protégés and we will pay it forward.

So long AMA. The only consolation to all this is knowing you are no longer in pain.

We love you so much Don Antonio M. Ajero.

DANTE LUZON, broadcaster: A mentor and a dear friend, someone I always looked up to. My association with Tony Ajero started in the seventies when I was a young broadcaster and he was already an established journalist.

He was the force behind the University of Mindanao Broadcasting Network’s News Bureau. He was one of the very few media practitioners who excelled both in print and broadcast media.

I’ve been based in Cebu for more than thirty years now but I still got the chance to see him every time I spent my vacation in Davao. He gave me a gift, a book on editorial cartoons. Our friendship spanned five decades.

FDADDY, A1