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Lawyer Julito Sarmiento shows from his laptop the marine life that inhabits in the corals of Paradise Reef during a presser in Davao City on Wednesday night. Sarmiento, legal counsel for the Rodriguez family that owns Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort, said the family will continue to fight for the realignment of the proposed Samal Island-Davao Connector to save the Paradise Reef, which according to them will be affected greatly by the building of the bridge. Edge Davao

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PRECAUTIONARY

RTC Branch 17 issues hold departure order vs Pepino

By MAYA M. PADILLO

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he Regional Trial Court Branch 11 has issued a precautionary hold departure order against Dr. Marvin Rey Andrew R. Pepino, suspect in the shooting and killing of 19-year-old Amierkhan Mangacop at the parking area of Lugar Bar in Davao City on July 2, 2022.

A precautionary hold departure order released on July 26, 2022, which was signed by acting presiding judge Emmanuel C. Carpio, ordered the Bureau of Immigration Office in Manila, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), and the Bureau of Immigration Office in Davao City, to stop or hold Pepino from leaving the country and to include his name in

the Hold Departure List of the said offices.

This developed after the prosecutor’s office filed a motion for reconsideration on July 21, 2022, after Pepino was charged with homicide instead of murder. The motion was made after the resolution of CPO was released on July 20, 2022, downgrading the charges against Pepino to ho-

micide allowing him to post a bail of P180,000.

Meanwhile, Carpio also suspended the arraignment of Pepino for 60 days from July 22, 2022, or until September 20, 2022, from the date of filing of the Motion for Reconsideration by the Mangacop family before the CPO. This is based on Paragraph c, Section 11, Rule 117 of the Revised Rules of Court provides that “a petition for review of the resolution of the prosecutor is pending at either the Department of Justice or the Office of the President; provided that the period of suspension shall not exceed 60 days counted from the filing of the petition with the reviewing office.”

Rodriguez family asks PBBM to cancel ECC T he legal team of the Rodriguez family, owner of Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort, is asking President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to cancel the environmental compliance certificate (ECC) for the Samal Island-Davao City (SIDC) Connector Project.

Lawyer Julito R. Sarmiento, member of the legal team of the Rodriguezes told media that the ECC, which was released by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) on January 4, 2021, was null and void as it has not underwent clearance from the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB).

Sarmiento said they sent a letter on July 20, 2022 through the Batacan Law Firm, to President Marcos, DENR Secretary Ma. Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, and DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan to ask them to revisit this issue and give them the chance to prove that there is a better alignment for the bridge.

The legal team is appealing to conduct a new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) also.

“There are so many reasonswhytheyhavetoreconsider the study. We are appealing to the current administration to cancel the ECC and conduct a new EIA, honest to goodness, and based on the result of the new EIA, inform the people and get the solution on the basis of the results of the new EIA study as part of the genuine public consultation. The EIA should look at ano yung alternative sites,” Sarmiento said.

Lawyer Marcelino Rongo of the Batacan Law Firm explained that all possible alignments should have an EIA to determine what is the best alignment and not just one area otherwise it defeats the

purpose of an EIA. “An EIA is a planning tool and if you assessed only one area na ang purpose mo lang is to justify a decision that was already made, then that is not a genuine EIA. Void ang ECC,” he said.

Rongo added under the law the entire Samal Island is under a protected area. Presidential Proclamation No. 2152 Series of 1981 declared Samal Island as Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve and the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS).

He said DENR 11 reduced the area and come with a Samal Island protected area that did not have any Presidential or Congressional approval.

“Pero ang nangyari na implement na kaagad and now that is what being observed by the region as the protected area. What happened here, DPWH was saying that the bridge’s landing site at Paradise Reef is outside the protected area, pero actually it is still within the protected area, hindi pa na approve ng Congress ang reduced area. They need PAMB that is required under NIPAS law as amended otherwise hindi puwedeng ma isyu ang ECC. Ngayon na isyu ang ECC without that PAMB clearance. That ECC is null and void,” he said.

Sarmiento also said that the EIA should be done by DENR 11.

“Usually ang EIA will take years. Itong sa bridge ginawa lang in one year. The ECC was railroaded without sufficient study of different options,” he said.

Sarmiento said they will exhaust what is needed first before they go to their last resort which is the legal part.

“Part of the key agenda of the present government is for

sustainable development and environment protection. This is what the President mentioned in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) so we are hoping and waiting from the Office of the President to respond to us,” he said.

Sarmiento emphasized that the resort owners are supportive to the project and their only opposition is the choice of the alignment which is within the Lucas-Rodriguez property between Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort and Costa Marina Beach Resort collectively referred to as Paradise Reef.

“This SIDC Connector Bridge is a very complex issue because the bridge itself is a good project, there is no doubt, the project will benefit Samal Island and even Davao City because people love going from Davao to Samal and is now very accessible to them. In terms of the bridge creating more jobs, creating more ecotourism potential and for making it easier and faster access to health, that is something that makes our campaign difficult,” he said.

The family is offering the land adjacent to the old shipyard, now Bridgeport, a JICA recommended landing site to DPWH as it is the cheapest, shortest, and least environmentally burdensome alignment.

“Until now we are trying to find out why they cannot at least reconsider, why can’t they not at least study the proposed donated alignment? Ang sinasabi nila dahil daw yung sa CAAP height requirement, sa Paradise Reef lang daw puwede. I believe the CAAP said that they can reconsider.

What’s stopping the DPWH of talking to CAAP?” Sarmiento said. By Maya M. Padillo

City Agriculturist Office officer in charge Edgardo Haspe bares during this week’s I-Speak media forum at City Hall that durian yield this year is lower than the previous years due to La Niña and the Davao Durian Council is planning to outsource from other provinces. Edge Davao

Bill allowing DLPC franchise expansion vetoed by PBBM

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he bill allowing Aboitiz-led Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) to expand franchise areas was vetoed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. In a letter addressed to the Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday, Marcos sent his veto message of House Bill (HB) 10554, or An Act Expanding the Franchise Area of Davao Light and Power Company, Inc. served by Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO) that include Tagum City, Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS), Municipalities of Talaingod, Asuncion, Kapalong, San Isidro, New Corella, in Davao del Norte and the Municipality of Maco in Davao de Oro. “We can confirm that we have received information that Malacanang vetoed House Bill 10554, which is meant to expand the franchise area of AboitizPower subsidiary Davao Light and Power Company to Davao del Norte,” said Rodger S. Velasco, president/COO of DLPC, in a text message.

Velasco said he cannot give further comments as he is still awaiting the official statement of the company.

“Until we receive the final instructions from the

regulators and government authorities,” he said.

In his letter, Marcos echoed the declared national policy in Presidential Decree No. 269, that the total electrification of the Philippines remains vital to the welfare of the people and the sound development of the nation.

He said while he recognizes the prerogative of the members of Congress and the intent of the bill to further improve and develop access to electricity within the captive market of the expanded franchise area, he is “constrained to veto the bill due to the susceptibility of the proposed expansion of the franchise area of DLPC to legal and/ or constitutional challenge due to the apparent overlap and possible infringement into the subsisting franchise, permits, and contracts previously granted to North Davao Electric Cooperative Inc.” The President recognized that NORDECO has existing franchises in the expanded franchise area which will subsist until 2028 and until 2033. He said the bill runs counter to the provision of Section 27 of Republic Act No. 9136 or the EPIRA mandating that “all existing franchises shall be allowed to their full term.”

Meanwhile, the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA), which is the umbrella organization of 121 electric cooperatives (ECs) nationwide, thanked the President for his decision.

In its position paper submitted to the Office of the President, PHILRECA stated that in addition to the protection categorically guaranteed

by RA 9136 or the EPIRA and the non-impairment clause of the Constitution, R.A 6038 is very clear that no franchise for service shall be granted to any other person within any area or portion for which a cooperative holds a franchise.

The group further explained that “for more than 50 years, we have relied on electric cooperatives as they risk their lives to energize the countryside, especially the far-flung areas which big, for-profit corporations neglected because there is no potential profit. The electric cooperatives reiterate their commitment to being staunch partners of the government in total electrification and nation building of the country as they have done in the last five decades of rural electrification.” By Maya M. Padillo

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In saying that the government should focus on awareness, detection, disease surveillance, and containment to avoid the spread of monkeypox:

We have to study and strengthen the surveillance and border control. What happened [to the country] on Covid-19 is an eye-opener. We are all shocked, and we won’t let it happen again.”

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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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A fisherman checks his net set in Lianga Bay, Surigao del Sur, hoping for a catch at midday on Wednesday, 27 July 2022. He managed to take home three pieces of regular sized fish. “Enough for lunch,” he said. MindaNews photo by JULES L. BENITEZ

DTI-DavOcc extends livelihood assistance to 22 former rebels T aimed at providing livelihood assistance to families, individuals especially the MSMEs affected by natural and man-made calamities.

“In this way, they are able to start their own business, have their own venture… to improve their lives,” stated DTI-Davao Occidental program manager Ma. Joycelyn F. Banlasan in a Facebook page video report of the 73rd IB. Apart from the business

kits, Banlasan bared that the recipients will also be provided with entrepreneurial and store management training “to make them bankable.”

Marilyn Bago, former secretary of the dismantled guerilla front Tala, was grateful to DTI for giving them the livelihood assistance they needed to start a new life and to help support their families.

Bago also thanked the 73rd IB for serving as bridge for the former rebels to surrender and live a peaceful life with their families.

10th Infantry Division commander MGen. Nolasco A. Mempin was also thankful to DTI Davao Occidental for its livelihood program which

benefited the former rebels.

“This is a good start for our former rebels in going back to the mainstream society. We encouraged them to continue to work hard for the betterment of their life and their families,” Mempin said.

73rd IB commander Lt. Col. Antonio Quimado, Jr. said that the public has slowly felt the benefits of the government’s program on End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC).

The distribution of the livelihood assistance during the MSME week was also in coordination with the local government of Davao Occidental headed by Governor Franklin P. Bautista. (PIA-XI, Carina L. Cayon/73IB)

The global economy “is facing an increasingly gloomy and uncertain outlook,” IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas told a virtual press conference Tuesday, adding that many of the downside risks flagged in the IMF’s April WEO have begun to materialize.

“Inflation has also broadened in many economies, reflecting the impact of cost pressures from disrupted supply chains and historically tight labor markets,” he said.

Global inflation has been revised up due to food and energy prices, and is anticipated to reach 6.6 percent in advanced economies and 9.5 percent in emerging markets

and developing economies this year -- upward revisions of 0.9 and 0.8 percentage point respectively, according to the WEO update.

In 2023, disinflationary monetary policy is expected to bite, with global output growing by just 2.9 percent, it said.

Gourinchas said the risks to the outlook are “overwhelmingly tilted to the downside.”

Downside risks include: the Ukrainian crisis could lead to a sudden stop of European gas imports from Russia, inflation could remain stubbornly high if labor markets remain overly tight or inflation expectations de-anchor, or disinflation

proves more costly than expected, and tighter global financial conditions could induce a surge in debt distress in emerging markets and developing economies, he said.

In a plausible alternative scenario where some of these risks materialize, inflation will rise and global growth will decelerate further to about 2.6 percent this year and 2 percent next year -- a pace that growth has fallen below just five times since 1970, he said.

Under this scenario, both the United States and the euro area will experience near-zero growth next year, with negative knock-on effects for the rest of the world, he added. (Xinhua)

he Department of Trade and Industry in Davao Occidental has extended almost P150,000 worth of “Pangkabuhayan Business Kits” to 22 former rebels who surrendered to the 73rd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army.

The DTI-Davao Occidental distributed the business kits comprising of grocery items for the sari-sari store business venture of the recipients during the recent celebration of the Micro Small Medium Enterprise (MSME Week) recently held at the New Malita gymnasium in Malita town.

The assistance is under DTI’s “Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa,” an entrepreneurial program

IMF cuts 2022 global growth forecast to 3.2%

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he International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slashed the global growth forecast for 2022 to 3.2 percent, down by 0.4 percentage point from the April projection, according to its newly released update to the World Economic Outlook (WEO).

Several shocks have hit the world economy already weakened by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, including higher-than-expected inflation worldwide --especially in the United States and major European economies -- triggering tighter financial conditions, and further negative spillovers from the Ukrainian crisis, the WEO update said.

Rising interest rates benefit short-term bond investors

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xpectations for continued interest rate increases due in part to the accelerating inflation rate are expected to benefit short-term bond investors.

“Fixed income returns for those bond investors could improve. The bridge continues to go up. For those who are in short-term funds, you’re likely to see better returns as well,” BPI Investment Management, Inc. (BIMI) president Martin Enrile said in a virtual briefing on Wednesday.

Enrile said the landscape for medium- to longterm peso-denominated bond fund investors is different.

“The gains might not be as prominent as the shortterm fund, particularly if you’re in a pure mark-tomarket fund,” he said.

Enrile said investments in equities are currently challenged, given the global economic uncertainties and talks of a possible recession in the US, the world’s largest economy.

He said investors who have US dollar-denominated holdings are benefiting from the current strength of the greenback, which is boosted by the continued increase in the Federal Reserve’s funds rate.

To date, the Federal Reserve’s key rates have been hiked by a total of 150 basis points as monetary au-

thorities target to tame the four-decade high inflation rate in the US. Similarly, the policy-making Monetary Board has increased the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) policy rates by 150 basis points to also address the increasing consumer price index and address the volatilities caused by rising interest rates overseas, which has also affected the local currency.

Enrile said statements

by BSP Governor Felipe Medalla about further increases in the BSP’s key rates have buoyed the peso, which improved to the 55-level to the US dollar on Tuesday after staying at the 56-level for weeks now.

“We do expect rates to continue to go up. We do expect volatility in foreign exchange, which is principally why we are offering a stable income fund at the moment,” he said.

BIMI, a subsidiary of the Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), launched on Wednesday its first real estate-focused peso-denominated mutual fund called ALFM Real Estate Income Fund (ALFM REIF).

The ALFM REIF is authorized to offer up to 100 billion units of participation to the public at an initial value of PHP10 apiece. Initial investment is PHP5,000.

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Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, together with Architect Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr., leads the unveiling of the proposed 25-year Tourism Masterplan for Davao City at the Pinnacle Hotel, Tuesday afternoon. CIO

City gov’t of Davao accepts 25-year tourism masterplan Siargao town fisherfolk get over P200K aid from BFAR

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t least 32 fisherfolk in the Siargao Island town of Dapa in Surigao del Norte received some PHP206,280 worth of fishing gear and equipment from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Caraga Region (BFAR-13).

Released Wednesday at the municipal hall grounds in Dapa town include the PHP46,000 worth of fishing gears and paraphernalia intended for 22 fisherfolk beneficiaries.

A separate PHP160,280 worth of seaweed farm implements was also turned

over by BFAR-13 for 10 fishermen engaged in seaweed production.

In a statement Wednesday, Dapa Mayor Elizabeth Matugas thanked the BFAR13 for the support provided to the fishing industry of the town.

“The gear and equipment were already released to the qualified fisherfolk beneficiaries,” Matugas said.

The support, she added, will upgrade the fishing gear of the fisherfolk as well as those who rely on the production of seaweeds in the town. (PNA)

Starlink to launch comm’l ops in PH by end of 2022

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tarlink Internet Services Philippines Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

(SpaceX), on Wednesday said it would launch its Low Earth Orbit satellite internet services by December.

“Hopefully, we will be providing our services by the end of the year,” Starlink representative Rebecca Hunter said at a press briefing in Manila.

The NTC said the Starlink service offers high-speed, low-latency satellite internet service with download

speeds of between 100 megabits per second (Mbps) and 200 Mbps.

Using advanced satellites in a low orbit, the agency said Starlink would enable video calls, online gaming, streaming and other high-data activities that historically have not been possible with satellite internet.

Hunter said the router kit costs $599 (about P33,000).

“That is a one-time equipment purchase,” she said.

“The service is $99 (about P5,500) per month and there are no data caps.”

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n a ceremonial turnover held on Tuesday (July 26) at Pinnacle Hotel, the City Government of Davao accepted the 25-year tourism masterplan which was formulated in coordination with Palafox and Associates.

The Davao City Tourism Master Plan is a strategic tourism roadmap for the next 25 years and will be implemented in three phases. The first phase will focus on urban tourism with the Sta Ana Waterfront Park and the Chinatown Night Market. The second phase will then spread to the spokes which are the rural areas suited for adventure eco-tourism. The third phase will be the development of mountain tourism particularly in the Marilog

area.

The master plan identified sites for future tourism infrastructure projects.

The ceremony showed the architectural and environmental designs for the proposed Davao Waterfront Development at Sta Ana port, the Davao Chinatown Night Markets in Tomas Monteverde, Davao Mountain Park in Marilog and the Eco-Tourism Adventure Park at Catigan-Eden-Toril.

These projects entail a total budget of P32-billion.

Mayor Sebastian Duterte during the ceremony committed to support the masterplan adding that it will be reviewed closely to determine the feasibility of the proposed projects.

He asked local officials for their cooperation, saying the biggest challenges in the implementation of the master plan is the expropriation of public lands and the magnitude of the roadmap.

City Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, chair of the City Council’s committee on tourism said they will check if there is a need for a council resolution to support the master plan. He cited also the importance of the private sector support to realize the ambitious tourism

master plan.

Also unveiled during the turnover ceremony is the new city tourism logo and branding with the catchphrase “Definitely Davao.”

Present during the ceremony were Palafox and Associates founder Architect Felino Palafox Jr., Acting City Administrator Atty.

Francis Mark Layog, Councilor Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz, Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, Ms. Susan Isabel Reta, Office of the Vice President Satellite Office Manager Generose Tecson, Department of Tourism (DOT)XI Regional Director Tanya Rabat-Tan, City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) Chief Julieta Catacutan.

(PIA/RG Alama)

and PWDs buy up to P1,300 a week for both online and offline transactions, for their personal and exclusive consumption.

“These benefits and privileges under the said Circular, including the 5 percent discount on BNPC purchases, are meant to be utilized especially the senior citizens and persons with disabilities all year round, and not only amidst the pandemic,” said DTI-Consumer Protection

Group Undersecretary Ruth Castelo.

The DTI said to receive the discount, one must declare to the merchant before placing orders that he or she is a senior citizen or a PWD. They will also need to submit supporting documents, such as a scanned copy or screenshot of ID, as well as the front and last pages of the purchase booklet.

These should be also pre-

sented for online orders or those made through a phone text or call.

Among the products listed as basic necessities are: Canned sardines and other marine products, Processed milk, Coffee, Laundry soap, Detergent and Bread.

Among the products listed as prime commodities are: Flour, Canned pork, beef, and poultry meat , Noodles, Toilet soap, and Paper, school supplies

Seniors, PWDs urged to avail of 5% discount for basic, prime goods

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he Department of Trade and Industry on Wednesday said it encourages senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to use their 5 percent special discount for basic necessities and prime commodities.

The DTI said that the 5 percent discount is distinct from the 20 percent regular discount that covers different goods and services.

The discount lets seniors

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COMPETITIVE EDGE

For those who cannot buy a home through conventional means, rent to own units or houses are a viable option to home ownership.

The rent to own method brings the dream of home ownership to people who may have otherwise thought it was impossible.

That’s exactly the mindset property developer Aeon Luxe Properties Inc. had in launching a Rent-to-Own Program. The leading homegrown real estate company wanted to provide an option for aspiring condo owners who look forward to experience upscale living in a community like Aeon Towers.

The extra advantage in the Aeon Towers promo is that one can acquire the ready for occupancy units at no reservation fee and pay rental terms up to 15 years.

On top of that, clients can also avail the 13% discount on the total list price. It gets even more exciting where you can enjoy breathtaking views in your condo unit with privileges to an exclusive access to Club Aeon amenities at the sixth floor of the building—fitness gym, kid’s playroom, bar & lounge, led-lit swimming pool, jogging path, meeting room and events hall.

The 33-level Aeon Towers is situated at the heart of Metro Davao where you can get easy access to mostly everything making it an iconic landmark everyone is eyeing for. It’s condo unit sizes are above standard, it is Smarthome ready and has high-quality materials imported overseas like blum technology. Plus, the safety of every families are ensured in the entire building with the assistance of the security personnel at post 24/7.

Let’s tick the boxes on why rent-to-own is a better way to acquire homes.

1. Rent Money Becomes an Investment In most situations, rent money goes into the landlord’s pocket, to pay the mortgage on the home, to supplement his or her income, and does nothing more for the renter. With rent to own houses, a portion of the rent money goes toward the purchase of the home, making it an easier way for most renters to invest in a home.

2. Purchase Can Be Made Regardless of Credit Score For those with less than perfect credit, rent to own houses are the way to go.

Since the rent payments are going toward the purchase of the home, it works much like a mortgage payment would.

When it comes time to make the last payment and buy the house, the landlord can use the credit the tenants established with them to justify the

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has expanded its partnership with remittance company PERA HUB, allowing individuals to conveniently send money to Metrobank account holders nationwide.

With this service, individuals who need to send cash to Metrobank account holders simply need to: • Head to the nearest PERA HUB branch; • Accomplish their remittance form; and

• Show one (1) valid ID to the PERA HUB agent Senders can remit PHP 100 up to PHP 25,000, with a minimal fee of PHP 100 per transaction. Meanwhile, recipients can easily withdraw the money they received from any Metrobank ATM or over-the-counter in Metrobank branches for passbook account holders.

“This added service with our partner, PERA HUB, shows that Metrobank remains committed to our

Rent-to-own units at Aeon Towers.

sale of the home and transfer the deed.

3. Move in Quicker When it comes to a typical mortgage and home purchase, it can take months from the time the offer is accepted on a home before the buyers can move in. With rent to own houses, people can usually move in within a week or two of the deal being made and the documentation being signed.

4. Equity Grows Faster When compared to the average mortgage, equity builds faster in a rent to own situation, because the appreciation happens faster. When a tenant is in control of the home, he or she may make improvements as they pay the rent. When it is time to make the final payment, the purchase price may be much less than the home is worth.

5. Full Control of the Home When the tenants move in, they get full control over the home, meaning they can

The 33-level Aeon Towers. A Davao City building icon.

Instantly send cash to a Metrobank account through PERA HUB branches customers in improving our services and providing them with more accessible and convenient channels to conduct their financial transactions with us,” said Richard So, Metrobank Executive Vice President and Retail Banking Sector Head.

Metrobank and PERA HUB has been in tandem in providing Filipinos with accessible remittance channels to help them send money to their loved ones wherever they may be.

make adjustments and improvements where they see fit. Because they have such high stake in the property, they are not going to spend their own money to improve a home they won’t live in for a long time and eventually own, so landlords don’t have to worry about the tenants damaging the property.

6. No Taxes Since the home still belongs to the landlord, he or she remains responsible for the property taxes until the balance is paid in full and ownership is transferred to the tenant. This makes it easy for the tenants to save money until they own the home, to prepare for the expense once they do.

There are many other benefits for both tenants and landlords. While tenants may pay higher rent for a situation like this compared to a conventional renting situation, they will do so willingly to know the property will eventually be their own.

‘Refresher’ drinks from Starbucks

To cap off the summer season, we’re taking on a boldly refreshing journey by introducing new drinks and bringing back classic flavors that will surely excite our customers!

We’re introducing two delicious Starbucks Refreshers™ beverages: The Strawberry Açaí with Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers™ and the Pink Drink with Strawberry Açaí Starbucks Refreshers™.

Fun, fruity, and flavorful with a mesmerizing appearance, the beverages are boldly refreshing and unique in every way.

So, to celebrate their launch, we’ll invite our audience to use Star-

bucks Refreshers™ as one of many sources of inspiration to express themselves boldly.

We’re also bringing back our Oatmilk Cocoa Series that will excite cocoa lovers all around the Philippines!

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Para Team Philippines headed by Chef de Mission Walter Torres and Deputy CDMs Irene Remo and Tricia Rana joined the other participating nations for the 11th ASEAN Para Games yesterday for the Flag Raising Ceremony at the Manahan Solo Stadium in Indonesia.

Flag-bearer Guion gets break in 11th Asean Para Games S URAKARTA, Indonesia – Flag-bearer Achelle “Jinky” Guion got a timely break when her event in the women’s powerlifting competition was reset to two days after the formal opening of the 11th Asean Para Games on Saturday at the Manahan Stadium here.

“Malaking tuwa ko po nang malaman ko na na-reset yung dates. At least may isang araw pa akong pahinga bago maglaro (I was so happy when I learned that the dates have been reset.

At least I still have one day to rest before my game),”

said Guion after learning of the welcome news last Wednesday that the start of the powerlifting tournament at the Paragon Hotel was moved to August. 1.

In the original schedule, the 51-year-old pride of Sipalay, Negros Occidental

was supposed to compete in the women’s 45-kilogram division on Sunday or just a day after the inaugural rites at the 20,000-capacity arena located in the heart of the Central Java provincial capital.

“Dahil magiging mabigat sa akin, magpapatulong na akong buhatin yung flag sa Sabado para hindi na ako masyadong mahirapan (Since the flag is too heavy for me, I will ask assistance on Saturday),” she added.

A back-to-back silver medalist in the 2014 Incheon and 2018 Jakarta Asian Para Games, Guion, however, declined what

Meantime, James Harden decided to grow his beard and shear his annual salary in Philadelphia.

Harden signed a deal worth slightly over $68 million, paying him about $33 million this season with a $35 million player option for the 2023-24 season. Harden, though, will make about $14.5 million less this coming season than he could have earned under his previous deal. Harden had a $47.4 million option for this coming season that he declined last month, saying he wanted to give the 76ers flexibility to improve their roster and compete for a championship.

“This is where I want

to be. This is where I want to win, and I think we have the pieces to accomplish that goal,” Harden said on Wednesday (Thursday, Manila time). “From my first day with the 76ers organization, the team and the fans have helped me feel at home here in Philadelphia. I’m excited to build off of last season and I can’t wait to get out on the court with the guys and start this journey.”

Daryl Morey, team president of basketball operations, posted a photo on Instagram of him posing alongside Harden as the 10-time All-Star guard known as “The Beard” signed his contract.

medal color she would deliver for the country since looming as her fierce rival in the weight class was hometown bet Ni Nengah Widiasih. Competing in the women’s 41-kg. class, Widiasih bagged a silver in last year’s Tokyo Paralympic Games.

“Hindi po ako siguradong magsabi na maka-gold kasi malakas yung Indonesian (Widiasih).

Palipat-lipat siya ng weight category lalo na sila ang host. Hindi ko alam kung saan siya maglalaro (I’m not sure if I will win gold because the Indonesian is strong. She competes in different weight category

and they are also the host.

I’m not sure in what event she will compete),” bared Guion, whose personal best lift is 73 kilos.

This was set when the athlete placed eighth overall in the women’s 45-kg. category of the world para powerlifting championships last November in Tbilisi, Georgia.

National coach Rico Canlas said there are five women and three men in the national para powerlifting squad, among them, reigning women’s +86-kg. queen Adeline Dumapong-Ancheta, in the stint bankrolled by the Philippine Sports

Commission.

Also in the group are veteran Marydol Pamatian, who will vie in the women’s 41-kg. class, Denesia Apote Esnara (50-kg.), Agustin Kitan and Romeo Tayawa, who will both compete in the men’s 54-kg. category, and Gregorio Damian Payat Jr., who sees action in the men’s 59-kg. division.

“Everyone on our team wants to win but I don’t want to make any medal forecast so as not to pressure our athletes,” said Canlas, who was hoping to surpass the one gold and one bronze medal won in the 2017 Malaysia Asean Para Games. (PR)

‘Cruz Missile’ signing with Raptors

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uancho Hernangomez is set to suit up for the Toronto Raptors.

The 26-year-old Hernangomez, who has played for five teams since being drafted 15th overall in 2016 before starring in the film “Hustle” alongside Adam Sandler this year, is reportedly signing a oneyear contract with the Raptors.

A member of the Spanish basketball team that won the 2019 Fiba Basketball World Cup, Hernangomez was picked by the Denver Nuggets and went on to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs and the Utah Jazz.

Juancho Hernangomez joins his sixth team in the NBA. PHOTO: FIBA.BASKETBALL

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

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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BIG MOVES Members of Team Philippines flash the number one sign.

We want to surpassour previous performance: Infiesto

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URAKARTA, Indonesia – Filipino para chessers are keen on surpassing their performances in the 2017 10th ASEAN Para Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia when the chess competition begins on Sunday at the Lor-in Hotel here.

“Definitely we want to surpass what our athletes did in Malaysia five years ago,” said national head coach James Infiesto Thursday, referring to the four gold, three silver, and six bronze medals the country won on the way to placing third overall in the regional sports showpiece in the Malaysian capital.

Infiesto revealed that the Indonesian hosts have added 12 more events, boosting to 36 golds that will be up for grabs in the sport of the 11th ASEAN Para Games.

“This is why we tried to fill up all of the categories with players since there will be 12 more golds available in this competition,” he noted of the trip supported by the Philippine Sports Commission.

Anchoring the squad are the powerhouse trio of FIDE Master Sander Severino, Jasper Rom, and Henry Roger Lopez, who swept the men’s team standard and rapid events in the 2018 Asian Para Games held in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta. Highlighting that sterling display was the 1-2-3 finish of Severino, Lopez, and Rom in the men’s individual rapid event.

“We completed a grand slam of

gold, silver, and bronze in the individual rapid event so this is why Indonesia is really preparing hard to get back at us,” Infiesto said, adding that he has players who could pull up some surprises once the chess competition gets underway.

“Unlike in the in the Asian Para Games where we dominated two events, we are aiming to be dominant in others as well,” said the coach, who declined to name the chessers he was expecting to deliver in the other events.

While the team build-up was held online at the start, Infiesto said they began their bubble faceto-face training funded by the PSC in early July at the Philsports Complex in Pasig City.

The other members of the men’s squad are Felix Aguillera, Anthony Abogado, Cecilio Bilog, Francis Ching, Darry Bernardo, Israel Peligro, Menando Redor, Rodolfo Sarmiento and Arman Subaste.

The women’s squad is composed of Cheryl Angot, Maria Teresa Bilog, Charmaine Tonic, Cheyzer Crystal Mendoza, Evangeline Gamao, Corazon Lucero, Ma. Katrina Mangawang, Fe Mangayayam, Jean-Lee Nacita and Elena Peligro.