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The office of Abra Rep. Ching Bernos shares a photo of the impact of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that rocked the province on Wednesday morning.

Abra was the epicenter of the quake. Photo from the office of Abra Rep. Ching Bernos

STILL DANGEROUS Covid-19 claims fatalities despite reports that new cases are mostly mild, asymptomatic

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She also reported that in the previous week, a total of 272 active cases were recorded wherein 131 were asymptomatic, 127 were mild, and 14 were moderate. and zero severe and critical.

“As you noticed naga three digits per week ang atoang active cases,” she said.

Schlosser said for the week covering July 17 to 23, 2022 the positivity rate has already exceeded five percent and has reached to seven percent for this week. She added that this is a very strong reminder that we should not be confident because we are beyond the acceptable positivity rate.

“Again this is a very strong reminder medyo dili nata magkumpiyansa because we

are beyond the acceptable positivity rate,” she said.

She attributed this to the behavior of the public towards managing Covid-19.

“Kung magpabilin ta mag wear ug face mask labi na sa areas na high risk of transmission and get vaccinated there is big chance na ma-contain nato ang case. Na prove na nato na siya before and we will further prove that,” Schlosser said.

Last Monday, two barangays are placed under highrisk classification: Brgys. 3-A and 13-B due to a high number of Covid-19 cases.

“Makaingon ta nga naa’y pagtaas sa mga kaso sa Covid dinhi na mga barangays consistent for two weeks to four weeks na pagtaas sa cases diha. Kung magpadayon ug taas ang cases ug daghan ang high risk na barangays it will eventually affect not just the LGU but entirely katong lumulupyo sa Davao City.

We are really knocking on your doors na mangayo mi sa inyuhang cooperation and participation sa pagpabakuna because this is our way to make sure our city is protected from the severity of the disease as well as pagdaghan sa atoang cases,” she said.

She said since Dabawenyos are looking forward to normalcy pre-pandemic time and even though the city government of Davao has relaxed the health protocols, the public is still encouraged to stay balanced and cooperate with the steps of the city government of Davao by observing the Minimum Public Health Standards (MPHS).

“Although gi-lift na nato ang restrictions, we put on the emphasis sa pagpabakuna because if we cannot stop the transmission because we cannot see our enemy at least ma-prevent nato ang kamatayon because of Covid-19,” she said.

he latest casualty of the diarrhea outbreak in Toril, Davao City is an altar-bound man.

A 36-year-old male was declared dead on arrival at the Seventh Day Adventist Hospital on July 22, 2022.

Dr. Ashley Lopez, head of the City Health Office (CHO), explained that this was reported late and the confirmation was issued from the Incident Command Center (ICC) on July 25, 2022.

Lopez said the patient, a resident of Purok 5, Saypon Barangay Crossing Bayabas, Toril, has manifested symptoms of diarrhea on July 15, one day after he went to Rasay Street and consumed street food and tapioca.

The patient did not inform also his live-in partner (fiancé) of his health condition.

“Nagmanifest siya ug kalibanga, dizziness pero wala nagpahibalo bisan sa iyahang live-in partner.

July 14 niadto ni sa Rasay ug nikaon ug street food an reportedly this patient also nikaon ug tapioca. The next day the patient manifested LBM and dizziness,” Lopez said.

On July 16, 2022, the patient attended pre-marital counseling at Sto. Rosario Parish in Toril, although, he already experienced dizziness and diarrhea.

“On the 19th nakabantay ang fiance nga naga take siya ug tambal nga related sa pagpugong sa kalibanga, On July 22, nibalik sa Sto. Rosario para mubayad sa payment sa ilahang kasal,” Lopez said.

On July 22, the patient was rushed to St. Felix Hospital due to incessant loose bowel movements. When the attending physician tried to assist him, the patient was already in a severe condition.

“Murag padulong na siya sa wala nay malay. This is a severe case of dehydration and probably due to massive loss of electrolytes ug ang duda nako basin naa na ni bacterial sepsis kay kung massive fluid loss ka lang kaya pa ni ma resuscitate sa IV fluids kaso lang ang nahitabo pagka gabii gi-transfer sa Adventist hospital wherein the patient was declared dead on arrival,” Lopez said.

Lopez said that the patient could have suffered from “bacterial sepsis”, which resulted in compli-

ductivity and Sustainability for Food Security” and will focus on aquaculture, livestock, poultry, hogs, high-value crops, and game fowl.

“This time, as events and activities are now coming back we would like to get part of this because this is a flagship event of DCCCII. We will be featuring innovations, and solutions to address the challenges faced by the agribusiness sector mostly climate change, biodiversity, biosecurity, and also to be resilient to challenges that we are en-

countering in agriculture,” said Cherry Casuga, chair of DATE. The DATE 2022 aims to encourage agripreneurs to embrace innovation and adopt new technologies to increase farm productivity and sustainability to build competitiveness and stay resilient against global economic factors with innovation.

The activity will serve as an opportunity to strengthen agripreneurship as a way to bounce back under the new normal by showcasing products and services both in a

digital and physical setup that will widen the opportunity of the participating companies in reaching bigger markets globally.

Exhibitors that are expected to participate are Amazon Manufacturing Corporation, Skov Ltd, Philippine Scale Inc, Filinvest Land Inc, Card Pear Marketing (RCBC)/Choice Service Provider Inc, (BPI), Macondray Plastic Products Inc, Sowing and Reaping Agricultural and Poultry Supply, R.Dan and Co. Inc, and Big Dutchman.

The activity will also pro-

vide a platform for participants to meet, interact, establish industry networks and conduct business.

Two foreign embassies, the Israel Economic and Commercial Mission to the Philippines and the Embassy of India, will be attending also the trade exhibit. They will be bringing with them five to 10 companies from their respective countries.

One of the topics to be discussed during the activity is the economic development of Mindanao through precision

Department of Education Davao Region (DepEd 11) spokesperson Jenielito “Dodong” Atillo says during this week’s AFP-PNP Press Corps media forum at The Royal Mandaya Hotel in Davao City that the schools are currently busy responding to the enrollment efforts for those incoming kindergarten, Grades 1, 7 and 11, and students of Alternative Learning System (ALS). Atillo also said the agency is hoping to get a large number of enrollees this school year. Edge Davao

STILL DANGEROUS Covid-19 claims fatalities despite reports that new cases are mostly mild, asymptomatic

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lthough majority of this month’s new active cases of Covid-19 in Davao City are documented as asymptomatic, the city has also recorded severe cases Dr. Michelle Schlosser, spokesperson of Davao City Covid-19 Task Force, reported that from July 17 to 23, 2022, there are 239 new cases of Covid-19 recorded wherein two are severe cases, three moderate cases, 74 asymptomatic, and 160 mild cases.

“Dominant lang gihapon ang atoang asymptomatic and mild cases but we have recorded a severe and moderate and it is not a good indication pag naa ta’y severe kay mao man na siya ang kahadlukan kay basin ikamatay niya ang Covid-19,” Schlosser said via Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on Wednesday.

Schlosser also reported that a total of five deaths were also recorded in the same period.

cations and multiple organ failures.

Meanwhile, Lopez announced that 153 individuals have now recovered from diarrhea since the outbreak was officially declared in Toril on July 17, 2022.

He said the recoveries make up 53 percent of the 288 cases recorded as of July 26, 2022, based on data from the ICC. Of the recoveries, 47 are from Toril B Health Center, 24 from Mediquest Hospital, 20 from St. John Hospital, 16 from Ernesto Guadalupe Hospital, 14 from Malta Medical Hospital, 11 from the Southern Philippines Medical Center, 9 from St. Felix Hospital, 8 from Viacrusis Hospital, one from the Adventist Hospital, another one from Anda Riverview Medical Center, one from a private physician.

The other one is still under verification to determine if the case was linked to the outbreak.

Currently, there are 39 patients or 14 percent under hospitalization, 63 or 22 percent are outpatient and 22 or 10 percent are for verification. These patients are from Alambre, Bangkas Heights, Baracatan, Bato, Binugao, Camansi, Catigan, Crossing Bayabas, Daliao, Daliao Plantation, Eden, Lizada, Lubogan, Marapangi, Mulig, Sirawan, Toril Proper and Tungkalan.

Lopez said there are cases from Tungkalan that are still under verification because the cases there might not be related to the outbreak. He said a separate report will be submitted by the CHO regarding this matter.

Lopez also noted that the number of daily cases decreased from 78 recorded cases in one day on July 15, 2022 to only four cases on July 24, 2022.

Currently, there are 130 active cases in hospitals.

He also said that CHO has already received the final report from the Epidemiologic Bureau on their findings on the cause of the diarrhea outbreak and they are now in the process of consolidating all of the findings of the laboratory test results conducted to come up with a “final conclusive comprehensive report” that will be presented to Mayor Sébastian “Baste” Duterte on July 28, 2022. By Maya M. Padillo

farming and climate-smart practices and showcasing innovation and adaptation and disaster risk mitigation to meet the rising demand for food of higher quality.

“For the past two years, we still managed and continue our advocacy of supporting the agribusiness sector because of the challenges brought by the pandemic. We still govern the flagship even though we did it online for the business matching, webinars, and online exhibits,” Casuga said. By Maya M. Padillo

24th DATE to feature innovations, solutions for agri-business sector

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his year’s 24th Davao Agri-Trade Expo (DATE) will feature innovations and solutions to address the challenges faced by the agri-business sector in Davao City.

To be held on September 29 to 30, 2022 at the SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang Premier, DATE is the flagship event of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc, (DCCCII).

The two-day hybrid event carries the theme “Innovative Agribusiness: Achieving Pro-

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In saying he will fully support the plan of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to explore the country’s potentials on nuclear energy as a cheap and reliable source:

Why not? We are one of the few countries that have not looked at the nuclear option in Southeast Asia.

The countries that are developing nuclear power in Asia -Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, even Singapore, are looking at the nuclear option, smaller nuclear power plants, and even Myanmar.

We’re already left behind.”

Senate President JUAN MIGUEL ZUBIRI

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Republic of the Philippines City of Davao Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod

o. Nuisance – any dog that unreasonably annoys humans, endangers the life or health of other animals or persons, or substantially interferes with the rights of citizens, other than their owners or family members, to the enjoyment of life or property.

19th City Council 11th Regular Session Series of 2022 PRESENT: Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor

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

ABSENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte

n. Leash – a long thin piece of leather or a chain attached to the dog’s collar to keep the dog under control.

- OB-Acting City Mayor

p. Owner – refers to any person in whose name the registration certificate for the dog is issued; Provided, however, that if the dog is not yet immunized nor issued a metal tag and registration certificate, the term “owner” may refer to any person keeping, harboring, having charge or control of the dog. q. Register – the act of recording the necessary information of the dog at the City Veterinarian’s Office or in some case with Philippine Canine Club Inc. (PCCI). r.

Rabies- is an acute and highly contagious disease of mammals (such as dogs) caused by a virus.

s. Rabies Vaccination of Dogs- means the inoculation of dogs with a rabies vaccine for the species licensed by the Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture. Such vaccination must be performed by licensed veterinarian or trained livestock technician or livestock inspector under the direct supervision of the City Veterinarian or any of his/her deputy. t. Restrained- means tethered/leased or caged. u. Spay or neuter – the surgical process in neutering dogs (male/female) so they will not be able to reproduce, thereby controlling the dog population in a locality. v. Stray dog –that which is found wandering in streets, plazas, markets, school premises and other public places either not accompanied by the owner or possessor or even when accompanied but such was not leashed. Dogs wandering without dog tag are automatically considered stray. w. Torture – the act of deliberately inflicting severe physical or psychological suffering on someone by another as a punishment or in order to fulfill some desire of the torturer or force some action from the victim. x. Veterinary Officer – refers to a licensed veterinarian employed by the government as veterinarian of the municipality, city, province, local units or Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Units for the purpose of dealing with animal welfare.

ORDINANCE NO. 0902-22 Series of 2022 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1457, SERIES OF 1974, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE LOOSENING OR LETTING STRAY DOGS IN THE CITY OF DAVAO, PROVIDING FOR THE CATCHING AND IMPOUNDING OF THE SAME, COLLECTION OF FEES FOR IMPOUNDING THEM AND PROVIDING FURTHER FOR (THEIR) DISPOSITION WHEN NOT CLAIMED WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTY IN CASE OF VIOLATION THEREOF” Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City in session assembled, that: CHAPTER ONE GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as the “DOG WELFARE, LEASHING AND LICENSING (DWELL) ORDINANCE”.

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY – It is the policy of the State to protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature and adopts the declared policy of Republic Act 9482 to protect and promote animal health and welfare and that towards this end, a system of regulating the ownership, care and custody of dogs shall be laid down and the need of responsible pet ownership established.

SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS – The following terms used in this Ordinance shall mean: a. Abandonment – the act of leaving permanently or for a long period of time by relinquishment of responsibilities to take appropriate care and custody of dogs. b. Actual or Constructive Possession – consists in the manifestation of acts of dominion over the dog as a party would naturally exercise as his own; includes custody. c. Adoption – the act of legally taking another’s dog and bringing it up as one’s own. d. Aggression- attempt to do harm. Refers to an act of threatening or harming behavior directed toward another individual, including dog on dog aggression, aggression toward people, and aggression toward other animals. e. Anti-Rabies Vaccine – an immunization used to prevent rabies in people who have been bitten by an animal or otherwise exposed to the rabies virus. f.

Canine- refers to all breeds or domesticated dogs.

g. Dog Health Card – refers to vaccination records of dog. It also includes the detailed information of the dog and owner. h. Dog Tag – a metal identification disc that is worn on a chain around the neck of a dog i. j.

Escaped Animal – refers to any animal that is outside its designated cage, coral, yard or enclosure without the control of its owners or handlers.

Euthanasia – the process of painless death to dogs and other animals. It shall only be performed by a duly licensed veterinarian using the methods as approved under the revised rules and regulations on the Euthanasia of Animals amending DA Administrative Order 21 issued on April 16, 1999, pursuant to the provisions of R.A. No. 8485 and R.A. No. 9482.

k. Immunization Vaccine for dogs – that which is prepared and is composed of living but weakened rabies virus administered in a single dose of one (1) milliliter and injected intramuscularly, or such other vaccine of equal or greater potency or as may be prescribed by the health authorities. l.

Pound/Animal Control Facility- the facility established and operated by the city where apprehended stray animals are confined for five (5) days before it is redeemed by the owner, or if unclaimed, disposed of by approved methods. It shall also refer to Davao City Dog Pound.

m. Indigent – A person who has no visible means of income.

CHAPTER TWO REGISTRATION AND VACCINATION OF DOGS SECTION 4. VACCINATION – All dogs at least three (3) months old, shall be properly vaccinated with anti-rabies vaccine. The City Veterinarian or his authorized representative or, a private registered veterinarian shall perform the vaccination; Provided, that, should the vaccination be performed by a private veterinarian, the owner shall still register the dog with the City Veterinarian’s Office; Provided, further, that a record of vaccination shall be presented to said Office for verification.

SECTION 5. REGISTRATION, OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE FEE – Every person whose dogs are properly vaccinated shall, for each dog, secure the following: a. Certificate of Registration – This shall be issued by the City Veterinarian and/or his authorized representative to the owner whose dogs have been properly vaccinated, indicating therein the details, such as but not limited to: 1.

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Name of the dog Breed, color, and sex of the dog Date of first vaccination Owner’s name, address, birthday, mobile number and email address

b. Metal/Dog Tag – To be issued by the City Veterinarian’s Office who shall impress it with a serial number and the year of issue. The tag shall be worn by the dog at all times. Dogs without metal tag are presumed stray dogs without an owner. c. Payment of Certificate of Registration and Dog Tag – The dog owner shall pay the amount of Fifty Pesos (P50.00) for the registration and a corresponding amount that shall be determined by the City Veterinarian’s Office for dog tag. The City Treasurer’s Office or the Barangay Treasurer shall issue an Official Receipt to be considered as the license certificate.

Renewal of Registration will be on an annual basis and any replacement of Lost Card shall pay the corresponding fees to the City Treasurer’s Office or the Barangay Treasurer.

Dogs utilized for safety and security measures by the enforcement authorities in facilities and commercial establishments shall be exempted from licensing but not from vaccination.

SECTION 6. RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES OF DOG OWNERS – It shall be the duty of the dog owners to: (a) Have their dogs vaccinated every year and registered as provided in Section 5 of this Ordinance.

Except for those who foster stray dogs in an established private dog shelter, any person or institution is allowed to own not more than four (4) registered and vaccinated dogs.

Notwithstanding, a person or institution may be allowed to own more than four (4) dogs provided, they will pay an “excess dog tax” of Two Hundred Pesos (200.00) for each excess dog; Provided further, that they can provide appropriate care and management to the dog; Provided finally that, the new owner has not previously violated any regulations of this Ordinance. (b) Maintain a record card containing the information such as, but not limited to, the name of the dog, name of the owner, and record of vaccinations of the dog. (c) Contain their dogs within the premises of the residence or establishment. The dog shall be leashed or properly restrained when brought to any place outside their property. When an owner’s area is not fenced nor confined, the dog must be kept on leash at all times. The leash shall not exceed two (2) meters. (d) Provide sufficient food, shelter, and proper grooming and other basic needs of the dog.

Any dog owner who can no longer provide appropriate care and management of the dog, that is to comply for its food, safety and shelter including its registration and vaccination, is encouraged to transfer onerously or gratuitously to another person or entity who is capable and willing to comply the responsibilities of a dog owner; Provided that, the new owner will update the record of the dog in the City Veterinarian’s Office as his to officially assume the rights and responsibilities over the dog. Provided further, that the new owner has less than four (4) dogs being cared for, unless proven that the owner can still provide appropriate and

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sufficient care to the dog. Provided further that, the new owner has not previously violated any regulations of this Ordinance.

of impounded dogs when the same is registered in its registry. The Office must exhaust remedies to contact the owner to claim the impounded dog in the City Pound.

(e) To remove and dispose feces deposited by the dog in another person’s premises or in a public area or any other means, such as the wearing of dog diaper. The owner should carry, at all times, a bag or any receptacle for the disposal of the waste. Failure of the owner to remove and dispose feces shall be penalized based on Section 13 of this Ordinance.

(b) City Health Office (CHO) in coordination with the CVO and the barangay concerned alongside proper information dissemination to its clients, may establish vaccination stations in the población and in different barangays, which shall likewise be made available to the City Veterinarian or his authorized representative for the purpose of anti-rabies vaccination of dogs.

(f) Dog owners are encouraged to place anti-bite muzzle on their dogs whenever they bring their pets outside of their residence. (g) Report to the City Veterinarian’s Office or the Barangay Animal Control Committee or Barangay Health Workers within twenty-four (24) hours on any dog bite incident, regardless of the gravity of the wound. The dog shall be placed under observation for two (2) weeks by a government or private veterinarian to determine whether the dog is rabid or not. Observation period could also be with the owner, provided that they are instructed on the proper observation procedures and shall diligently follow the same. (h) Assist the dog bite victim immediately and shoulder the medical expenses incurred and other incidental expenses relative to the victim’s injuries.

In case the dog bite victim immediately seek medical attendance after the incident and it was not immediately reported to the dog owner, the victim shall secure a medical certificate or official receipt from any clinic or hospital, private or public, indicating the expenses incurred and thereafter, the dog bite victim shall issue acknowledgment receipt indicating that the said expenses had been paid or reimbursed by the dog owner. (i) In case of damage to property caused by a dog, the owner of the dog shall indemnify the property owner based on the extent and severity of the actual damage caused on the property. (j) If there are dogs which are proven to be nuisance or constitute a danger to the community, the owner or possessor thereof shall be requested in writing by the Barangay Animal Control Officer through the Punong Barangay or any barangay official concerned, to undertake appropriate remedial measures to prevent any harm or injury to any person or property or in the alternative, to remove such animal from the barangay area to the City Pound, within five (5) days from receipt of said notice. Should the owner or possessor fail to comply therewith, he shall be subject to penalty in accordance with Section 13 of this Ordinance.

SECTION 7. ANTI-RABIES VACCINATION- Every dog three (3) months of age and older shall be submitted by the owner for rabies vaccination and shall be vaccinated with the use of animal rabies vaccines licensed by the Bureau of Animal Industry once a year. Young dogs shall be vaccinated within 30 days after they have reached 3 months of age. Actual vaccination shall be done by a licensed veterinarian, trained and deputized livestock technician or livestock inspector and under the direct supervision of the City Veterinarian.

(c) Barangay Animal Control Officer shall be designated and is charged with the responsibility of responding to calls for service ranging from stray animals to investigations of cruelty to animals including dog fighting, and bringing them to the dog pound.

It shall likewise be the role of the Barangay Animal Control Officer to respond, educate, accost, and file a complaint against abusers or violators of this Ordinance. (d) City Treasurer and/or the Barangay Treasurer shall be responsible for the collection of fees for licensing of dogs, impounding, and other necessary fees for procedures availed of. Fees collected will be shared with the City Government getting a seventy percent (70%) share and the Barangay getting thirty percent (30%) share. (e) Animal Welfare Groups in coordination with the Offices above primarily the CVO, may cooperate and participate in the processes which their services and expertise may be of great help and assistance in the welfare of dogs, such that efficiency in the delivery of services will be realized.

CHAPTER SIX PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES SECTION 13. PROHIBITED ACTS – The following acts are declared unlawful: a. Deliberate refusal to undertake appropriate remedial measures to prevent any harm or injury to any person or property or in the alternative, to remove such animal from the barangay area to the City Animal Shelter, upon determination that his/her dog/s is proven to be a nuisance. b. Using dogs and other animals as accessory for purposes of begging is prohibited under this Ordinance. c. Such other deliberate acts not found in Republic Act No. 9482 or the Anti-Rabies Act of 2007 shall be considered prohibited act under this Ordinance, subject to penalties imposed by the Local Government of Davao City.

SECTION 14. PENALTIES – Any acts that are punishable under Republic Act No. 9482 shall be penalized accordingly and any acts punishable under this Ordinance, shall carry the following penalties:

SECTION 8. IMPOUNDING, ADOPTION, DISPOSAL OF STRAY DOGS –

First Offense - stern warning

(a) Dogs shall be considered stray if they are not accompanied by its owner, or even when accompanied by the owner but not leashed, and found wandering in streets, plazas, markets, school premises and other public places. Stray dogs are immediately secured for impounding at the City Animal Shelter and when available at the Barangay Animal shelter

Second Offense - payment of fine amounting to One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) or community service of three (3) hours in the residence of the offending party or in the barangay, subject to the certification to be issued by the barangay that he/she has done 3-hour community service

(b) The impounding fee for each dog shall be at the rate of P500.00 for the first day and an addition of P 50.00 for the succeeding days. No dog shall be released without being registered and vaccinated pursuant to Section 6 of this Ordinance.

Third Offense - payment of fine amounting to Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000.00)

(c) Dogs not claimed within three (3) days from the date of impoundment shall be placed for adoption to qualified persons or institutions, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 0123-19, Series of 2019, otherwise known as the Davao City Adopt-A-Dog-andCat (DADC) Ordinance of 2019; Provided that half of the amount of the impounding fee shall be paid by the adopting person; Provided that, the registration fee for the dog shall be free of charge, however, the adopter should update the record of the dog as the new owner, in the City Veterinarian’s Office, if there is any. If none, the adopter shall comply the vaccination and registration process under Chapter Two of this Ordinance, free of charge. (d) Dogs not claimed or adopted after seven (7) days from the date of impoundment shall be disposed of through euthanasia or in any humane procedures in accordance with the provisions of RA No. 8485 or the “Animal Welfare Act” as amended by RA No. 10631.

CHAPTER THREE INFORMATION EDUCATION CAMPAIGN AND PET ADVOCACY SECTION 9. INFORMATION EDUCATION CAMPAIGN- The City Veterinarian’s Office together with the City Health Office is hereby mandated to organize an Information Education Campaign on Responsible Pet Ownership in the City of Davao. The campaign includes, but not limited to, danger of rabies, its prevention, control and eradication, and dog population control.

SECTION 10. PET ADVOCACY GROUPS - The City Government of Davao shall promote and advance the role of Advocacy Group. Pet groups and clubs in the city should be registered and recognized locally. Groups and clubs must indicate their information, advocacies, and activities. They are encouraged to participate in the LGU’s rabies prevention, stray reduction, pet adoption, and other related campaigns.

Fourth Offense, payment of fine amounting to Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) with permanent disqualification to register, adopt or take custody of a dog.

Penalties imposed herein are without prejudice to the imposition of other violations provided for by existing applicable laws, rules and regulations.

CHAPTER SEVEN MISCELLANEOUS AND FINAL PROVISIONS SECTION 15. BUDGETARY REQUIREMENT – Immediately after this Ordinance shall have taken effect, the City Mayor’s Office through the City Budget Office shall cause the inclusion in the City’s Annual Budget of an appropriation necessary for the effective implementation of this Ordinance.

The barangay shall allocate funds for the implementation of this Ordinance.

SECTION 16. REPEALING CLAUSE – All ordinances, resolutions, memoranda, orders and similar issuances, or part or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

SECTION 17. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If, for any reason, a provision of this Ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, all other provisions hereof not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 18. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect after publication in a newspaper of local circulation and 90 days after the issuance of a duly approved Implementing Rules and Regulations.

ENACTED, on the 15th day of March, 2020 by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

CHAPTER FOUR POPULATION CONTROL PROCEDURES SECTION 11. FREE SPAY AND NEUTER – To stop or prevent unexpected reproduction, the City Veterinarian’s Office shall make available both Spay and Neuter procedures for dogs.

Duly registered and vaccinated dogs are eligible for spay or neuter procedure, free of charge.

Provided that, if the owner has two or more dogs, only two dogs are charged free. In excess, regular fees for such procedure shall be charged.

CHAPTER FIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY AND BARANGAY OFFICES CONCERNED

ATTESTED:

Acting Vice Mayor Temporary Presiding Officer cns/kjtq

It shall also be the duty of the City Veterinarian’s Office to secure and impound stray dogs and assure that those which will not be claimed or adopted in the period provided under Section 7 of this Ordinance, will be disposed through euthanasia or other humane procedures.

Furthermore, it shall be among the responsibilities of the said Office to contact the owner

MAY 11 APPROVED: ______________, 2022 SARA Z. DUTERTE City Mayor

SECTION 12. RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICES – The following Offices shall be tasked to: (a) City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) shall maintain and keep track of the Dog Registry in the City. It shall also secure that the vaccination as well as the Spay and Neuter procedures for dogs are made available and accessible.

Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Government Department Head II)

ATTESTED: ATTY. ZULEIKA T. LOPEZ City Administrator AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1457, SERIES OF 1974, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE LOOSENING OR LETTING STRAY DOGS IN THE CITY OF DAVAO, PROVIDING FOR THE CATCHING AND IMPOUNDING OF THE SAME, COLLECTION OF FEES FOR IMPOUNDING THEM AND PROVIDING FURTHER FOR (THEIR) DISPOSITION WHEN NOT CLAIMED WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTY IN CASE OF VIOLATION THEREOF”

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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. says in his Monday’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) that tax administration reforms will be in place to increase revenue collection as the economy is expected to grow by 6.5 to 7.5 percent this year. Photo from Bongbong Marcos FB page

SEC secures conviction against One Dream Global scammers T he Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) secured another win over investment scams after the Regional Trial Court in Batangas sentenced seven perpetrators to pay fines totaling P2.8 million and serve up to 20 years of jail time each, or a total imprisonment of 140 years for the group.

In a decision dated July 14, the Batangas City Regional Trial Court Branch 2 found officials of Lipa, Batangas-based investment scam One Dream Global Marketing, Inc., namely Arnel Gacer, Jobelle De Guzman, Judith Itoh, Marlon De Guzman, Louie De Guzman, Belinda De Guzman, and Jun De Guzman, guilty for violations of Sections 26.1

and 28.1, both in relation to Section 73, of Republic Act No. 8799, or the Securities Regulation Code (SRC).

The court likewise issued an alias warrant of arrest against accused Ariel De Guzman, Richard Ramos, Jay-ar De Guzman, and Joel De Guzman, who remain at large.

The cases stemmed from complaints filed by

nine investors against One Dream for syndicated estafa with the Department of Justice on July 21, 2015. Two other investors filed complaints against the group with the SEC Enforcement and Investor Protection Department on August 3, 2015.

The complainant-investors accused the officers of One Dream of offering investments worth P888, with the promise of a P1,300 payout after four days, excluding a 10% tax. Investors were allowed to pay for up to 31 slots, or a total of P27,528, in exchange for P39,022.80 after four days. The group also supposedly promised freebies and a commission of P44 for every referral.

On July 11, 2015, then Lipa, Batangas Mayor Meynardo A. Sabili conducted a surprise inspection at One Dream’s office, where he found that the group had been illegally soliciting investments from the public. He then ordered One Dream to cease operations, as its business permit only allowed it to engage in the retailing and wholesaling of detergents.

The complainant-investors noted that they were not aware of One Dream being a seller of detergents; only that it had guaranteed high returns over a short period of time in exchange for investing.

Following the local gov-

Transportation Undersecretary Cesar Chavez earlier said the official development assistance loan deals for three major infrastructure projects have been considered “withdrawn” after the Chinese government failed to act on the previous administration’s funding request.

The financial deals are for the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning for the Subic-Clark Railway project, the design-build pact

for the Philippine National Railways (PNR) South LongHaul Project, and the management consultancy for the Mindanao Railway Project (MRP).

The Department of Finance (DOF) earlier informed the China Eximbank that the loan applications would be valid only until May 31, 2022, or a month before the end of the Duterte administration’s official term.

Diokno said the government has other funding options for the said infrastruc-

ture projects, such as those from the Japanese government, World Bank (WB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

“These are nice projects.

These have been evaluated

by NEDA and (these are) socially-worthwhile projects so we will just look for funding,” he said.

Meanwhile, Diokno said the government will push for the implementation of other railway projects to boost the domestic economy’s recovery and growth potential. (PNA)

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he government will review funding proposals and options for several infrastructure projects previously eyed to be financed by China.

“We will revisit. At saka (and we will) we will resubmit it to NEDA (National Economic and Development Authority) just in case,” Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno told journalists after the post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Philippine economic briefing in Pasay City on Tuesday.

Gov’t fiscal balance shows wider deficit of P215.5 billion in June

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he Philippine government posted a wider fiscal shortfall in June as state spending exceeded revenues during the period, data released by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) on Tuesday showed.

The national government’s fiscal performance saw a deficit of P215.5 billion, up 43.81% year-onyear and wider than the P146.8-billion budget gap seen in May. “The June outturn was driven by the 27.91% growth in expenditures which outpaced the 18.20% increase in government receipts,” the Treasury said.

Year-to-date, the budget deficit stood at P674.2 billion, 5.84% narrower compared to the P716.1-billion shortfall in the first half of 2021 and lower by 18.64% than the programmed P828.7-billion deficit for the period.

Government spending in June stood at P505.8 billion, up 27.91% from P395.4 billion last year.

The Treasury attributed the higher spending to “higher capital outlay disbursements for road and transport infrastructure programs of the Depart-

ment of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation (DOTr), respectively, and projects under the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (RAFPMP) of the Department of National Defense (DND).”

“Spending, likewise, grew on the back of the implementation of various social protection programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the release of the P10.0 billion Coco Levy Fund, and higher personnel services expenditures,” the Treasury said.

January to June spending stood at P2.401 trillion, up 8.85% from P2.206 trillion year-on-year.

The amount, however, was lower by 3.04% than the P2.477-trillion target for the period.

The BTr said this “can be largely attributed to the slower-than-expected capital expenditures amid the election ban in late March up to early May, as well as the timing of release for the special shares of LGUs (local government units) in the proceeds of national taxes

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ernment unit’s inspection, payouts from One Dream allegedly stopped, despite repeated demands from the complainant-investors.

Mr. Arnel Gacer and the One Dream Management Team supposedly assured them that there was nothing to worry about. However, the group eventually could no longer be found at its principal office address or known residence.

The court ruled that it was “undisputed” that the accused through the company One Dream solicited investments from the public, enticing investors with the promised profit of 46.4% every four days, plus P44 for every referral.

“The investment scheme employed falls within the definition of ‘securities’ under the SRC and that the same constitutes a ‘fraudulent transaction’ under Section 26 of the same law because it involves the purchase and sale of securities by the use of a scheme that is intended to defraud the investing public which is prohibited by Section 26,” the court held.

Section 3 of the SRC defines securities as “shares, participation or interests in a corporation or in a commercial enterprise or profit-making venture and evidenced by a certificate, contract, instrument, whether writer or electronic in character.”

Meanwhile, Section 26 states that it shall “be unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, in connection with the purchase or sale of any securities to… [e]mploy any device, or scheme, or artifice to defraud.”

The court also noted that One Dream had no

actual business operation other than the collection of money from investors, as the receipts it issued in the alleged sale transactions carried the markings “Product to follow,” “P.T.F.,” or “F.F.P.” The court added: “It also turned out that One Dream had in fact no financial capacity to repay the loans as it had an authorized capital stock of only P1,000,000.00 and paid-up capital of only P100,000.00.

Clearly the representations regarding its supposed financial capacity to meets its obligations to the private complainants were simply false.”

This is the second conviction secured by the SEC during the pandemic, with the first guilty verdict promulgated in the case against RJF Construction and Development Corporation on November 27, 2020.

As part of efforts to stamp out investment scams in the country, the SEC has already issued more than 60 advisories against groups and individuals for soliciting investments without the necessary license in 2022.

The SEC likewise issued cease and desist orders and revocation orders against entities engaging in fraudulent investments schemes, including AlphanetWorld Corporation and the Astrazion Group.

Currently, the Commission is actively prosecuting in courts 375 individuals in 56 cases for violations of the SRC, and in three cases for violations of Republic Act No. 10175, or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.

to July.”

Sought for comment, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno told reporters that the Marcos administration will have a “catchup plan” on spending for the rest of the year.

Revenues State collections during the period amounted to P290.3 billion, up 18.20% from P245.6 billion last year.

This brought the yearto-date revenues to P1.727 trillion, up 15.91% from P1.49 trillion in the same period last year.

The first-half collection performance exceeded the target of P1.648 trillion by 4.8%.

The Treasury said tax revenues made up 89% or P1.541 trillion of the total revenues while nontax collections accounted for the remaining 11% or P186.3 billion.

In particular, the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) collection for the month stood at P173.5 billion, up 8.9% from P159.4 billion in the same month last year.

The BIR’s collection stood at P1.132 trillion in the first six months of 2022, up 9.76% from P1.03 trillion last year.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC), meanwhile, recorded a new high for the year

in reaching year-on-year growth at 46.07% or P24.0 billion with P76.2 billion collected for June 2022.

“This also marked 17 straight months of positive growth, which averaged 31.33% for the first half of 2022,” the Treasury said.

Customs’ year-to-date revenues stood at P396.7 billion, exceeding both the mid-year program and the previous year’s outturn by 9.98% and 31.47%, respectively.

The Treasury attributed the gains to anti-smuggling measures, including the fuel marking program, which were further boosted by elevated oil prices and peso depreciation.

The amount of income collected and generated by the BTr for the month was on par with last year’s P20.8 billion.

The Treasury’s first-semester collection of P104.1 billion surpassed the previous year’s achievement for the same period by 27.54% or P22.5 billion and is almost double the year-to-date program of P52.8 billion.

Revenue collections from other offices or other non-tax, including privatization proceeds and fees and charges, for June reached P18.6 billion, up 68.21% year-on-year.

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Beach goers troop to one of the beach resorts in Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) for a quick getaway on Tuesday. Edge Davao

DBM bares 2023 budget priorities

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he Department of Budget and Management (DBM) revealed the Marcos administration’s priorities in crafting the P5.2-trillion national budget for 2023.

During the Post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Economic Briefing in Pasay City, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the government’s top budget priorities are, education, health, social safety nets, infrastructure and agriculture.

Pangandaman said that education will continue to remain on top of the budget priorities as mandated by the Constitution.

On health, the Budget chief emphasized the

need for a “healthy and vibrant” citizenry and their “increased productivity in society.”

Likewise, she said that the administration will prioritize the provision of assistance to the vulnerable and disadvantaged sectors.

On infrastructure, Pangandaman said that the DBM will provide funding support for the continuity of the Build, Build, Build Program.

“As directed by the President, we shall con-

tinue with the Build Build Build, and expand it further,” she said.

For Agriculture, Pangandaman said she hopes to “make our farmers and fisherfolks more productive” and expressed support for “their services and mechanize and use technology in their processes” to have “self-sufficiency and self-security and lower food prices in the country.”

The Budget chief committed to the timely passage of the 2023 budget before the year ends.

“We will endeavor to pass the budget on time with the help of our friends from Congress,” she said.

Pangandaman earlier

rade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said he is in talks with pharmaceutical groups to discuss the production of generic drugs.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr in his State of the Nation Address mentioned that increasing the supply of generic drugs in the market will help bring down its cost due to competition.

But Pascual said, the challenge is boosting consumer confidence in generic drugs.

“I met with the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines and we had a good interchange. There’s another pharmaceutical association consisting of domestic companies, I am also meeting with them,” he said.

“Ang laban dito is how you convince consumers.

To make them believe that generics, especially from reliable producers or manufacturers, are as good as the branded alternative. It’s advertising and promotion of the products,” Pascual noted.

The DTI chief, meanwhile, backs President Marcos’s pronouncement that

said the DBM will submit the 2023 budget on August 22, two days ahead of the constitutional deadline.

“The DBM will endeavor to craft a budget anchored on the 8-point Socio-Economic Agenda towards sustainable and inclusive budget for prosperity and economic transformation,” she said.

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno also unveiled an eight-point agenda aimed at achieving the administration’s goals of bringing down the poverty rate to a single digit and elevating the country’s status as an upper-middle income economy.

the country will no longer impose COVID-19 lockdowns.

“The reason why many frontline establishments collapsed, is because there are no customers going to them. With no lockdown, restaurants will be more accessible to consumers.

There are more businesses that thrive on consumer traffic,” Pascual said.

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RINRIN:

PINAY-AUS MUSICIAN ROCKS THE METALVERSE

By NEIL BRAVO The possibilities are immense and the future is as bright as the burst of strobe lights.

Qarin “RinRin” Hipe, only 21, was headed for the big stage in Europe along with the big names of the metalverse like Alice Cooper and Bullet For My Valentine until the Ukraine-Russia conflict derailed what could have

been her breakout performance before the world.

Although the 10-11 June Rock In The City concert in Vantaa, Finland did not materialize, there was no denying RinRin has hit the core of meta-lverse.

There must be a bigger reason why as RinRin was up on a different stage and not in Finland banging away with the legends of metal rock. Instead, she straddled through the red carpet and the bright ball-

RinRin

RinRin receives her 7News Young Achiever Award as semifinalist in the First National Real Estate Innovation Award which forms part of the 2022 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards WA.

RinRin on stage during Barrio Fiesta event of the 75th Philippines-Australia Friendship Anniversary celebrations at Langley Park in Perth, Western Australia.

room lights of Pan Pacific Perth clad in a short black dress instead of her trademark streetwear outfits.

Tucked under her belt was the distinction of being one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men and Women awardees during the 75th Philippines-Australia Friendship Anniversary celebrations in Perth, Western Australia last year. And on the night of 27 May, she made it as semifinalist of the 7News Young Achievers Award 2022 Western Australia edition.

Let’s get to know this teenaged Pinay-Aussie artist RinRin up close.

For teenaged girls, changing outfits is nothing short of extraordinary.

Much less, changing hair color.

But when you switch from streetwear fashion to an evening gown, to university get up, to rock star kit, there must be something special. Quite like one who changes outfits from a telephone booth and transforms into a superhero.

RinRin, the name must have rang a bell by now if you are following the music scene, is not your next-door fashion figure.

On a typical un-RinRin fashion, she wears a glitzy

evening gown on Gala Nights. Not quite the outfit you see from the usual punk-inspired streetwear the emerging singer-songwriter from Perth usually rocks.

After receiving her award last year, she fronted a Uni interview the next day.

Three weeks after her 20th birthday, she signed a management contract with star-maker Dave McLean. How many girls her age get enshrined for community and youth awards, get her music played thousands of miles across the globe, and blow birthday candles while

signing a management contract?

It has been a crazy meteoric rise for this young talent who was born in Bataan in the Philippines and migrated to Australia in 2008 at the age of 8.

While the Filipino-Australian community in WA is not awash with talents, RinRin simply stood out.

Her music has racked up rave reviews from music blog sites and magazines the US, Japan, UK and Australia. Lately, her music has been playing in the Philippines. Her single “The Game” consistently stayed in the Top 10 of the Japan-based Radio Indie Alliance’s Mike Rogers Show.

But what really made RinRin special is the fact that she has hooked up with the famous Dave McLean who made a star out of rock icons Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins among others. McLean, whose life was made into film via “The Schemers”, climbed from disco organiser to Scottish entertainment kingpin.

Swept in the storm of this mad grind, her father Jonathan (who dabbles as the band’s drummer himself) could only heave a sigh of relief. The hardwork and immense investment has paid off. It’s like seeing her daughter jump off a parachute and calmly telling himself, “She’s gonna hit the ground safe.

She’s ready for this.”

That was quite a narrative in timelapse mode.

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AS VEGAS, United States - Raphinha made it two goals in two matches as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 1-0 on Saturday in their Las Vegas Clasico.

Raphinha, signed from Premier League Leeds United earlier this month for around $60 million, followed up his debut in a 6-0 thrashing of Inter Miami with the lone goal of the high-profile clash at Allegiant Stadium, the $1.97 billion, 65,000-seat home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders.

The Brazilian was perfectly placed to intercept an ill-advised pass from Real’s Eder Militao along the top of the area. After one touch to settle he lashed a left-footed shot over Thibaut Courtois into the top right corner of the net to put Barcelona up 1-0 in the 27th minute The fourth edition of the Clasico to be played outside of Spain -- the second ever held in the United States -- featured all the intensity of the long rivalry.

Real Madrid, playing their first pre-season friendly, nearly opened the scoring in the 18th minute but Federico Valverde was denied by the post in the 18th minute, seizing the ball after a poor clearance

by Jordi Alba and blasting a volley from 25 yards out that beat Marc-Andre Ter Stegen only for the upright to intervene.

Two minutes later it was Barcelona who saw a chance get away when

Eduardo Camavinga lost possession to Pedri in front of Real’s goal. Pedri found Fati, who pulled Real keeper Thibaut Courtois off his line but put his shot just wide of the far post.

Overall it was Barcelona -- energized by the debut of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski after his move from Bayern Munich -- who controlled the tempo in the first half against the reigning Champions League and La Liga title holders.

The first half ended on a testy note after Jordi Alba’s sliding tackle on Militao that earned a yellow card.

Some jawing and shoving escalated, with players having to step in and separate Madrid newcomer Antonio Rudiger and Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo.

Lewandowski’s night ended without a goal as he was departed at the half, replaced by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as part of a raft of changes at the midpoint.

Aubameyang had a chance just two minutes into the second half with a header from the center of the area off a cross by Raphinha but missed it left.

A back and forth between substitute Marco Asensio and defender Lucas Vazquez gave Real Madrid a golden opportunity in the 59th minute, but af-

Raphinha made it two goals in two matches with Barcelona.

ter Vazquez played the ball back to Asensio in front of goal he pulled his shot wide.

They pressed desperately in the closing minutes for an equalizer, but Car-

lo Ancelotti’s side clearly missed French star Karim Benzema, who was granted an extended holiday by the club and sat out the contest after joining up with his teammates in Los Angeles

just days before.

Real Madrid continue their US tour on Tuesday against Mexico’s Cub America at San Francisco’s Oracle Park baseball venue while Barcelona take on Italian

of the LIV circuit.

The upstart series, fronted by Greg Norman, is bankrolled by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, and has sought to lure top golfers with contracts which in some cases run into the hundreds of millions of dollars.

Human Rights groups have criticised the venture,

saying it is a “sportswashing” exercise being used to boost Saudi Arabia’s international reputation.

Stenson’s decision to join LIV follows defections by several stars from the United States and Europe, including major winners such as Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Patrick Reed and Bryson DeChambeau.

Those players have all been hit with indefinite bans from the PGA Tour.

Several of Stenson’s former European Ryder Cup team-mates, including Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood have also signed with LIV Golf.

This week’s tournament has an extra dimension given that it is taking place at former US President Trump’s Trump National course at Bedminster, New Jersey.

Bedminster was due to have hosted this year’s PGA Championship major, but was stripped of that right last year in the wake of the January 6 riot by the former president’s supporters at the US Capitol.

- Trump: ‘take the money’ Trump has subsequently emerged as a vocal advocate for LIV, last week urging golfers to “take the money” and sign with the circuit.

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal published on Tuesday, avid golfer Trump again spoke admiringly of LIV, describing it as “one of the hottest things to have happened in sports.”

“I think LIV has been a great thing for Saudi Ara-

giants Juventus in Dallas on the same night.

Both play again on July 30, when Barcelona take on Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls and Real Madrid play Juventus

Stenson set for LIV debut as Trump course hosts event

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EW YORK, United States - Sacked European Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson makes his LIV Golf debut on Friday as Donald Trump’s Bedminster course hosts the second US event of the rebel Saudi-backed circuit against a backdrop of protests.

Stenson was stripped

of his Ryder Cup captaincy last week after confirmation he had opted to sign with LIV in a deal reportedly worth close to $50 million.

It was just the latest bombshell to detonate across the golfing world, which has been plunged into a virtual civil war this year with the emergence

Henrik Stenson will make his LIV Golf debut on Friday.

bia, for the image of Saudi Arabia,” Trump told the paper.

“I think it’s going to be an incredible investment from that standpoint, and that’s more valuable than lots of other things because you can’t buy that—even with billions of dollars.”

Trump has faced protests for hosting the tournament by relatives of people killed and injured in the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York and Washington. Fifteen of the 19 hijackers involved in the atrocity were Saudi nationals.

In an open letter to Trump released last week, the 9/11 Justice group urged him to cut ties to LIV Golf. Another Trump golf property, Trump National at Doral in Florida, will stage the October 27-30 finale to the series.

“It is difficult for us to fully express the extreme pain, frustration and anger this upcoming tournament at Bedminster causes our community,” the group wrote.

“It is incomprehensible to us that a former President of the United States would cast our loved ones aside for personal financial gain.”

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19th City Council 13th Regular Session Series of 2022 PRESENT: Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor

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

ABSENT: Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar

- On Official Business - On Sick Leave

ORDINANCE NO. 0919-22 Series of 2022 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE RECOVERY AND REPOPULATION OF THE HOG INDUSTRY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BANTAY ASF SA BARANGAY PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF DAVAO AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled, that: SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “THE RECOVERY AND REPOPULATION OF THE HOG INDUSTRY ORDINANCE”.

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY - It is the state as well as the Local Government Unit’s duty to protect and promote animal health and welfare and secure the development of the animal industry in the attainment of greater safeguards and food security and safety for the City’s animal and human population, improved public health and environment and enhanced global competitiveness.

SECTION 3. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION – The following are the key components of the Program: a. Intensified risk assessment, surveillance and monitoring; b. Strengthening biosecurity implementation; c. Strengthening and institutionalization of LGU engagement; and d. Recovery and repopulation.

SECTION 4. SCOPE- To empower the Local Government Unit in the implementation of the “Bantay ASF sa Barangay” interventions in the farm and community levels. This is a joint flagship national program of various Government Departments to control and prevent ASF at the Barangay level involving disease surveillance and monitoring, diseases reporting, diseases investigation, disease response, the implementation of biosecurity protocols, zoning recovery, and repopulation.

SECTION 5. OBJECTIVES – The following are the objectives of this Ordinance: a. To strengthen and institutionalize the Local Government Unit’s engagement for ASF prevention and control; b. To establish an effective ASF monitoring, surveillance and reporting system; c. To strengthen biosecurity measures at the farm level and border control; d. To intensify awareness campaigns and other capacity building activities; e. To assist in the recovery and repopulation of previously affected areas; and f. To generate and mobilize resources for an effective implementation of the program.

SECTION 6. DEFINITION OF TERMS – For the purpose of implementing the provisions of this Ordinance, the following terms shall apply: a. African Swine Fever (ASF)- is a severe viral disease that affects all breeds of domestic and wild pigs in the country and has already caused grave production and economic losses in the entire country. b. Barangay Biosecurity Officers (BBO’s)- are community/village animal technicians (CABT), Barangay Livestock Aide (BALA), volunteer veterinarians who are not resident or consulting veterinarian of any farm. c. Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)- is the primary agency mandated to control animal diseases in the country. d. Commercial Farm- is a farm category for any farm with a swine population that exceeds

the definition of a small-hold farm. In high density areas, commercial farms are further classified into: 1. Semi-Commercial Farm which refers to at least one of the following (1) between 10 to 50 sow level; (2) between 41 to 500 fattener level 2. Commercial Farm which refers to at least one of the following: (1) 51 sow level and above and (2) 501 fatteners and above. e. Community- refers to barangay or clustering of barangays. f. Composting- is the natural process of recycling organic matter into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil and plants. g. Consulting Veterinarians- refer to veterinarians employed in 300 sow level farms and below as defined by the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Animal Welfare Act of 1998. h. Contingency Plan-outlines the needed plans and procedures in the event of an incursion of the disease. i. Department of Agriculture (DA)- is the Executive Branch of the Philippine Government mandated to improve, upgrade and regulate the agricultural sector. j. Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office (DARFO)- is the regional branch of DA that facilitates and supervises the formulation and execution of policies, plans and programs of the Department in the respective regions. k. Garden- refers to an area for planting vegetables, fruits and/or ornamentals. l. Improper Disposal – disposing of hog manure beyond the purpose of composting or biogas production m. Manure – refers to hog wastes n. Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (RADDL)- is a government laboratory under the DA Regional Field Office that provides services in support to animal health and production, regulatory, research and surveillance in the region. o. Resident Veterinarians- refer to those employed in 300 sow level farms p. Small-hold Farm- is most commonly known as backyard farm which refers to any of the following: 1. Less than 21 heads of adult and zero head of young (1-20 heads adult and zero young and below) 2. Less than 41 heads of young animals (1-40 heads young and below) 3. Less than 20 heads of adult and 22 heads of young (1-9 heads adult and 1-21 heads young and below) q. Test and Destroy- refers to the testing of swine population and when found to be positive of ASF shall be subject to rapid, deliberate humane killing and proper disposal and subject to imdemnification. r. Veterinary Biosecurity Officers (VetBo)- are resident veterinarians or veterinary consultants who shall be recognized as Biosecurity Officers. They shall be registered and deputized to act as such and perform the duties and responsibilities stated in this Ordinance.

SECTION 7. DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF BIOSECURITY OFFICERS 1. Barangay Sample Collection in their assigned areas or farm in coordination or supervision of the City Veterinarian’s Office; 2. Biosecurity evaluation and assignment of Biosecurity level in all the farms assigned to the Biosecurity Officers; 3. On-time reporting and submission of weekly ASF; 4. Regular disease monitoring and biosecurity evaluation of commercial, semi-commercial, and small-hold farms; 5. Immediate reporting of any farm with animals showing clinical signs suggestive of ASF infection for corresponding actions such as surveillance and disease investigations and; 6. To perform such other functions in accordance with the protocol set forth by the DA AO No. 7, Series of 2021 SECTION 8. BANTAY ASF SA BARANGAY RESPONSIBILITIES - In support to Bantay ASF sa Barangay, the following are the responsibilities: 1. Prohibits slaughtering in the barangay; 2. Strengthens barangay checkpoints to apprehend illegal shippers and penalize the violators; 3. Intensifies risk assessment, surveillance and monitoring; 4. Strengthens biosecurity implementations; 5. Enhances capability building and awareness campaign; 6. Strengthens LGU engagement; and 7. Assist in the recovery and repopulation projects.

SECTION 9. PROHIBITED ACTS - Any person or entity found to have committed any of the following instances or acts shall be deemed in violation of this Ordinance: 1. Tampering and falsification of documents such as, but not limited to the following: a. Veterinary health certificate; b. Certificate of free status on ASF; c. Laboratory test results for ASF; d. Weekly negative disease monitoring report; and e. Biosecurity evaluation form.

2. Concealment of information; 3. Removal of diseased animals from quarantine area; 4. Movements of animals without necessary permits or documents; 5. Non-reporting or delay in reporting; 6. Interference/disobedience to person in authority; 7. Refusal to farm inspection and conduct of surveillance; 8. Data privacy issues; 9. Improper Disposal and or illegal slaughtering; and 10. Swill Feeding SECTION 10. RISK ASSESSMENT, SURVEILLANCE AND MONITORING 1. Disease Monitoring The Biosecurity officers shall conduct ASF negative monitoring on a weekly basis. The Resident and/or Consulting Veterinarians must submit weekly monitoring reports for commercial farms to the City Veterinarian’s Office. In some cases, the Biosecurity Officers shall conduct the monitoring and reporting for semi-commercial farms up to 50 sow level and

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The Barangay Biosecurity Officers shall conduct and submit the Farm Biosecurity Evaluation Form for the farms to the City Veterinarian’s Office, which shall serve as a basis for concurrence of the Certificate of Weekly Disease Monitoring for ASF. 2. Disease Investigation All disease investigation is prompted when there is a report of suspected case of ASF in the area. The City ASF Task Force, in coordination with the Regional ASF Task Force, shall act quickly on the reported case by conducting thorough disease investigation and sample collection pursuant to Section 3.2 of DA Administrative Order No. 7, Series of 2021.

3. Surveillance for Early Detection Technician of the City Agriculture Office and Barangay Officials shall conduct an active surveillance for unusual pig mortalities and shall immediately report the same to the Office of the City Agriculturist/City Veterinarian designate who shall conduct investigation and request for blood sampling for laboratory testing from the City Veterinary Office/ Department of Agriculture.

4. Barangay with Suspected ASF Infection a. Suspected premises shall be quarantined. No pig, pork, pork products or feeds shall be allowed to get out of the piggery in order to prevent the contamination of other piggeries. Likewise, no pig shall be allowed to get into the suspected premises to prevent being infected. b. Sick animals in suspected premises shall not be allowed to be slaughtered. c. Dead pig should be buried properly and shall not be thrown to bodies of water, rivers and creeks or irrigation canals. d. Suspected premises shall be disinfected daily to include other surrounding piggeries; and e. The barangay with suspected ASF case shall also be put under quarantine by establishing barangay checkpoints.

5. Barangay with Positive ASF Case a. All pigs positive of ASF and potentially infected with ASF in the identified area within one (1) kilometer radius from the infected premises shall be stamped-out (culled).

The extent of the culling area will be identified by the Veterinary BioSecurity Officers (VetBo); b. Culled pigs shall be disposed of properly and buried in a safe place deep enough to provide at least six (6) feet covering; c. To prevent the spread of the disease, the barangay with positive ASF shall be put under strict quarantine; d. After culling, the infected and potentially infected premises must be disinfected daily for thirty (30) days to kill the virus which is very resistant in the environment outside the host. e. No restocking of piggeries shall be made unless the barangay is declared cleared of ASF. 6. Barangays Without Suspected or Positive Case of ASF All barangays without suspected or positive case of ASF shall likewise establish checkpoints as Bantay ASF to monitor and regulate entry of pigs, pork and pork based processed meat from suspected and positive barangays and exit of sick animals.

SECTION 11. STRENGTHENING BIOSECURITY IMPLEMENTATION 1. Designation of Vetbo and BBO The Veterinarian is hereby designated as Veterinary Biosecurity Officer (VetBo) for commercial farms, and Punong Barangay as Barangay Biosecurity Officer (BBO) for small-hold farms or backyard hog raising.

2. Issuance of Hog Transport Pass Hog traders and livestock transport carriers without business permit, shall not be allowed to transact business without first being oriented and accredited by the City Veterinarian’s Office. A Hog Transport Pass will be issued by the City Veterinarian’s Office after compliance of all requirements.

SECTION 15. DECLARATION OF ASF-FREE STATUS- There are two (2) levels of Declaration of ASF Free Status of an area previously infected with ASF. The first level is the City/Municipality Level Local Declaration of ASF Free Status for cities/ municipalities with certain barangay/s which have been previously infected with ASF and will be declared ASF Free area by the Provincial ASF Task Force.

The second level is the National Declaration of ASF Free Status for the whole province to be declared by the Bureau of Animal Industry. All infected barangays of the city/municipality must be locally declared as ASF Free area prior to the application to be declared ASF Free on national level.

DA Administrative Order No. 30, series of 2021, Section 4 shall be the guiding principle.

SECTION 16. DISPOSAL OF CONFISCATED ITEMS - All confiscated or seized items shall be immediately disposed in accordance with Republic Act No. 9003 or the “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000” and Presidential Decree No. 856 or the “Sanitation Code of the Philippines” or other pertinent laws, regulations and issuances of the Government of the Philippines.

The confiscated items shall be disposed of in a landfill area or in any area defined by the Local Government Units as appropriate area for disposal or by any other means as determined by the Office of the City Veterinarian.

SECTION 17. CREATION OF A TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP A Technical Working Group (TWG) shall be created through an Executive Order by the City Mayor which will comprise of the following: the City Mayor or her representative as Chairperson, the City Administrator as the Vice-Chairperson and representatives of the following offices as members: City Veterinarian’s Office, City Agriculturist’s Office, Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Industry, National Meat Inspection Services and the Bureau of Quarantine.

The main task of the TWG is to prepare the Implementing Rules and Guidelines for the implementation of this Ordinance.

SECTION 18 IMPLEMENTATION - The City Veterinarian’s Office is hereby directed to coordinate with the National Meat Inspection Services, Department of Agriculture, DA - Bureau of Animal Industry, the Philippine National Police and other concerned agencies to strictly enforce the quarantine control protocol and food safety measures within the territorial jurisdiction of Davao City. The City Veterinarian’s Office shall be given confiscatory powers to enforce this Ordinance.

The implementation of this Ordinance shall be guided by DA AO No. 07, Series of 2021.

SECTION 19. PENALTIES – Any violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall have the following penalties: 1st Offense:

One Thousand Pesos (P1,000) and Confiscation of meat Products

2nd Offense:

Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P2,500) and confiscation of meat products

3rd Offense:

Five thousand Pesos (P5,000) and confiscation of meat products and/ or suspension of business permit for six (6) months

SECTION 20. FUNDING FOR CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF ASF- The budget for control and prevention of ASF shall be sourced from the ASF Funds under DA-BAI and the NLP. The Department of Agriculture and the Local Government Unit shall allocate funds for prevention and protection of livestock in the City from any form of diseases.

SECTION 21. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE- If, for any reason any section or part of this Ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other sections or parts hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 22. REPEALING CLAUSE - All orders, rules and regulations or parts thereto which are inconsistent with any of the above provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SECTION 23. EFFECTIVITY - This Ordinance shall take effect after issuance of a duly approved Implementing Rules and Regulations.

ENACTED, on the 5th day of April 2022, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

SECTION 12. CAPACITY BUILDING AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN - The ASF Task Force will coordinate with relevant government agencies including feeding and nutrition suppliers/retailers to ensure all aspects relevant to Babay ASF. Information and Education Campaign shall be conducted by the ASF Task Force and Barangay Biosecurity Officers to ensure biosecurity protocols are duly observed and implemented by the farmers.

SECTION 13. RECOVERY AND REPOPULATION- The Local Government Unit shall guide farms in proper cleaning and disinfection. The City Veterinarian’s Office shall conduct farm inspection to assess compliance with the cleaning and proper disinfection procedures.

The complete guidelines and procedures for the recovery and repopulation are presented in Annex 8 of Department of Agriculture Administrative Order No. 7, Series of 2021 or the Implementing Guidelines for the Bantay ASF sa Barangay Program.

SECTION 14. QUALIFICATIONS - The following are the qualifications to be allowed to participate on the recovery and repopulation program intended for small-hold farm 1.

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Must register with the Barangay for backyard small-hold farm; Must attend a seminar/orientation on hog raising Must use enzyme or other remedial measures to prevent/eliminate foul odor Must compost hog manure for bio-gas production; Must establish a garden for vegetables, fruits and/or ornamentals; Must register in the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) and enroll with the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC); and 7. Implement bio-security measures.

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CERTIFIED CORRECT:

Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Government Department Head II) ATTESTED:

MAY 25 2022 APPROVED: ______________, Temporary Presiding Officer cns/kjtq

ATTESTED:

AN ORDINANCE FOR THE RECOVERY AND REPOPULATION OF THE HOG INDUSTRY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BANTAY ASF SA BARANGAY PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF DAVAO AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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The Dabawenyo Moralde, who is based at Miami, Florida in the United States, was knocked out in the 4th round by undefeated William Zepeda Segura of Mexico for WBA Continental Americas lightweight title last November 13, 2021 in Anaheim.

TUNE UP

Moralde tries to sharpen up vs Colombian foe

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abawenyo fighter John Vincent “Mulawin” Moralde gets another international stint when he takes on the fancied Ernesto “El Roble” Vasquez of Colombia on August 6 at the Casino Hollywood Milla de Oro in Medellin, Colombia.

Moralde, who is based at Miami, Florida in the United States, was knocked out in the 4th round by undefeated William Zepeda Segura of Mexico for WBA Continental Americas lightweight title last November 13, 2021 in Anaheim.

“This is only a tune up fight and I’m now ready to fight,” said the 28-year-old Moralde.

Moralde faltered in his bid to dethrone Zepeda who overwhelmed the former with punches coming in from all directions forcing the latter to turn away and give the fight up midway in the fourth round.

It earned Zepeda a knockout victory which added to his unbeaten record now with 24 wins

with 22 knockouts.

The 27-year-old Moralde of Sanman Boxing Gym suffered his fifth defeat with 24 wins and 13 knockouts.

The 25-year old Mexican’s victory catapulted him higher in the stacked lightweight division. He is currently ranked No. 11 in the WBA and No. 12 in WBO’s lightweight division.

Moralde will leave Miami on Thursday, July 28 together with two other fighters – Romero “Ruthless” Duno and Mark “Machete” Bernaldez (23-6-0, 17KOs) of General Santos City.

The 26-year-old Duno meantime will fight Yogli Herrera while Bernaldez, 28, will take on Jorge Bonilla.