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A farm worker conducts a morning routine of checking cacao seedlings at a nursery farm in Davao City. Cacao growers in Davao City bared that climate change is affecting the production and altering the harvest seasons of cacao in the city. Edge Davao

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Police Regional Office 11 (PRO 11) director Brig. Gen. Benjamin Silo Jr. discloses that the public can expect heightened security measures from the police personnel to ensure a peaceful and orderly for this year’s Christmas season. Edge Davao

BUDDY ADVICE T Rigo urges young Dabawenyos

Davao City gov’t named UN Habitat PH’s Local Champion for Marine Litter Action

to avoid illegal drugs By MAYA M. PADILLO

oinciding with the 33rd Universal Children’s Month, Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II reminded young Dabawenyos like him not to put their health and safety at risk by avoiding using illegal drugs. “It is also the advocacy of Lolo Digong to keep the youth away from drugs.

That’s the reason why he launched the war against illegal drugs when he was

still president,” he said. Rigo is the grandson and namesake of former President Rodrigo Duterte and son of Davao City First District Representative Paolo Z. Duterte. The younger Duterte cited the negative effects of teen drug abuse including

nvoys from Bangladesh, Egypt, Israel and Australia separately visited Vice-President Sara Duterte, her office said Monday. The diplomats met with Duterte to discuss continued relations and possible cooperations between the Philippines and their countries. Bangladeshi Ambas-

sador F.M. Borhan Uddin gave Duterte an update on recent developments in Bangladesh’ economy, trade and investment and education, while Duterte and Egyptian Ambassador Ahmed Shehabeldin talked about the Basic Education Development Plan (BEDP) 2030. Israeli Ambassador Ilan Fluss, for his part, informed

Duterte of the Israeli government’s initiatives in various sectors, including agriculture, water management, technology and innovation, and defense in the country especially in Mindanao. Australian Ambassador Hae Kyong Yu, PSM, likewise expressed her government’s intent to work with the Philippine on areas of

mental health disorders. He also said the use of illegal drugs can complicate or increase the risk of mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety. He also said that drug use can result in drug addiction, illness, and worst,

common interest. Duterte, who is also the secretary of the Department of Education, shared the BEDP 2030 to the foreign envoys. The BEDP 2030 aims to resolve learning and performance gaps among education stakeholders to increase the quality of basic education in the country.

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he City Government of Davao was awarded the Local Champion for Marine Litter Action award “for pioneering the development of the City Plan of Action on Marine Litter in support of the Philippines’ National Plan of Action o Marine Litter.” The award was presented by the UN Habitat of the Philippines, in partnership with the League of Cities of the Philippines, during the World Cities Day Celebration held on October 28, 2022, in Quezon City, Philippines. Ancillary Services Unit (ASU) officer-in-charge Paul Bermejo on Monday, November 7, said the city earned the honor for being able to implement a localized Philippine action plan for marine litter among other local government units (LGUs) in the country. He attributed it to the city’s Bantay Dagat program, which began in 2017 during the administration of former Mayor Inday Sara Duterte and was continued to this day by Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte. Bermejo cited Executive Order (EO) No. 41, Series of 2017, which provides that the Bantay Dagat volunteers will conduct coastal and riverbank cleanup every first and third Saturday morning of the month. But he said the 350 Bantay Dagat volunteers hold cleanup activities every Saturday morning in seven riverbanks and 26

coastal barangays. Each one receives a P1,000 allowance. As years went by, he said other stakeholders and force multipliers from non-government organizations and the youth have been joining the weekly cleanup, as well as the barangay officials and their functionaries, City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) and Department of Natural Environment and Natural Resource Office (DENR) Region 11 staff, cyclists, teaches, boy scouts, and girl scouts, among others. “Attributed gyud ni sa City Government of Davao ang maong programa kay maski wala pa ning UN Habitat’s Save the Oceans and Rivers, naa na ta’y nahimong program aron hinluan atong coastline (This program is attributed to the City Government of Davao because even though the UN Habitat’s Save the Oceans and Rivers has not been organized yet, we already have a program to clean our coastline),” the ASU chief said. The Bantay Dagat volunteers are grouped into clusters. Cluster 1 is comprised of barangays 2A, 5A, 8A, 9A, and 10A while Cluster 2 included barangays 21-C, 32-C, 33-C, 31-B, 27-C, and 76-A. The rest of the clusters: 4 - Matina Aplaya, Talomo, Bago Aplaya, Dumoy; 5 - Leon Garcia, Lapulapu, Centro Agdao, Duterte; 6

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Chinese Consul General Li Lin, together with local Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce, takes a 5-hour drive to Datu Ordin Sinsuat, North Maguindanao Province, which is one of the areas worst hit by Tropical Storm Nalgae (Paeng), on October 30, 2022. The group brought along thousands of cases/bags of distilled water,

instant noodles/soup, water containers, rice, tooth brushes, coffee, isopropyl alcohol, anti-mosquito gels and other items. Photo from the Chinese Consulate General in Davao

DCPO conducts more than 2,000 operations Friday vaccination in public schools begin

he Vaccination Cluster in coordination with the Department of Education 11 (DepEd) 11 is resumed vaccination activities in public schools every Friday. “Ang among sked sa DepEd every Friday naay vaccination sa ilahang schools. Kay kada district naa may eskwelahan ug naa pud vaccination cluster so ang mahitabo ana

mu-schedule lang sila sa among vaccination team sa Friday ug muadto na pud ang team sa eskwelahan. Mao na ni nasabutan sa DepEd last week,” said Dr. Josephine Villafuerte, head of the Davao City Covid-19 Task Force, over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on Tuesday. Villafuerte reminded that parental consent is still

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P1-M smuggled cigarettes seized in Maguindanao

uthorities have arrested 11 persons and seized around PHP1 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Parang, Maguindanao on Monday, an official said Tuesday. Brig. Gen. John Guyguyon, police regional director for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), said the suspects were caught unloading boxes of smuggled cigarettes in Sitio

Lower Pinantao, Barangay Pinantao here. “A confidential informant alerted the Parang police early Monday about a motorized boat docked in Sitio Lower Pinantao that was loaded with boxes of cigarettes,” Guyguyon said. A police team immediately responded and caught the suspects unloading about 50 boxes of smuggled cigarettes from a motorboat.

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By MAYA M. PADILLO

over to the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), and 116 to barangays. “Generally safe sila apan ato silang pahimangnoan nga dili sila mag-involve sa mga dautan nga binuhatan sama sa pagpanigarilyo, pahimangnoan nato na dili

sila mag-involve sa droga kay sa tanan mga krimen ang mahitabo intoxicated siya o naka drugs siya. Mao na pinaka dako na problema,” Birondo said over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR). Her office, which caters to abused children, conducts consultative meetings with the 25 barangays that have cases involving children. The DCPO has Oplan Sagop Kabataan program, which is the integration of

all the guidelines and procedures on the rescue of minors for unified law enforcement in addressing issues of children in conflict with the law (CICL) and children at risk (CAR), and out of school youths that are being used to commit crimes. Under this is the Kean Gabriel Hotline, which was the brainchild of Mayor Sara Duterte and was named after the 3-yearold boy who died at the

will be doubled to make sure that crimes against property will be reduced this holiday season. “After Undas we are going to have our command conference, which will focus on the security preparations for the yuletide season. The public can expect heighten security services from the PNP. At hindi lang yun, we will be utilizing our regional mobile force to help in ensuring that this Christmas season will be a

peaceful and orderly one. Makikita ninyo even in the malls na dadami ang presensya ng kapulisan at seseguraduhin namin na mapababa ang crimes against property nitong kapaskuhan,” he said. Meanwhile, PRO 11 also declared the recent observance of Undas 2022 generally peaceful and this was credited to PRO 11’s deployments of 2,148 uniformed personnel, 288 Police Assistance Desks officers, 563 road safety

marshalls, and 1,475 force multipliers in the different cemeteries in the region. PRO 11 reported that in total, there were 167 items confiscated from the cemetery goers, which consists of prohibited items like knives and bladed weapons. Silo also reported that 12 wanted persons wherein five of whom are categorized as most wanted persons were arrested during the observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day. By Maya M. Padillo

rom over 2,000 operations conducted recently, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has rescued a total of 1,117 youths. Of the rescued, 817 are males and 300 are females. Police Major Gillian Rose Birondo, chief of the Women and Children Protection Desk of DCPO, said DCPO also have turned over 501 children to their parents, 164 to guardians, 336 turned

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Public to expect heightened security in time for Christmas season: PRO 11

he Police Regional Office 11 (PRO 11) said the public can expect heightened security measures from the police personnel to ensure a peaceful and orderly for this year’s Christmas season. PRO 11 director Brig. Gen. Benjamin Silo Jr. told the media that majority of their personnel will be deployed in different areas where their services are needed by the community. He also said that police presence even in the malls

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On the celebration of the 33rd Universal Children’s Month:

“It is also the advocacy of Lolo Digong to keep the youth away from drugs. That’s the reason why he launched the war against illegal drugs when he was still president.”

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his/her enrollment to the program is being processed. In such instances, his/her identified beneficiary/ies shall receive the E-CLIP benefits and other pertinent assistance. In the event that the FR or FVE failed to identify/designate any beneficiaries, the Davao City E-CLIP Committee has the authority to conduct validation/investigation as to the possible selection of a new beneficiary based on pertinent laws on succession. 13d.3. In the issuance of JAPIC certificate, the Periodic Status Report of Threat Group (PSR-TG) list for 2018 shall be the basis in the determination of the eligibility of the FRs and FVEs who will be enrolled in E-CLIP and other pertinent assistance. If the FR or FVE is not listed in the 2018 PSR-TG list, only those who can be conclusively proven FRs and FVEs, on or before December 31, 2018, shall be considered for enrollment in the program upon further assessment and decision of the Davao City E-CLIP Committee. SECTION 14. KALINAW VILLAGE ADMISSION CRITERIA - Regardless of sex, status, age, race, those who satisfy the following conditions are eligible to be accepted into the Kalinaw Village, to wit: 14a. Former Members of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), New People’s Army (NPA), National Democratic Front (NDF) and Militia ng Bayan (MB) who surfaced from April 03, 2018, onwards. 14b. Those who have surfaced from July 01, 2016 and has been processed in a halfway house but did not receive the full assistance of the E- CLIP for the period July 1, 2016 to April 3, 2018. 14c. Modes of Admission may be: • Referral - refers to FRs or FVEs who have been referred by AFP/PNP, LGUs, NGOs, church groups and personalities with the knowledge and approval of the Davao City E-CLIP Committee Chair. • Walk in - refers to FRs or FVEs who come directly to the home to seek assistance and protection with a referral from any government institution. SECTION 15. BENEFITS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE - Along with the benefits and assistance provided by the National Government Agencies and subject to availability of funds, the LGU shall also provide the following: a. Firearm Remuneration; b. Educational services from the Educational Benefit System Unit (EBSU) and Scholarship on Tertiary Education Program (STEP) for their children from the City Mayor’s Office; c. Financial Assistance for Livelihood Assistance in Crisis Situation; d. Food and other basic needs and transportation assistance from the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO); e. Medical services from the City Health Office and Lingap Para sa Mahirap program; f. Hog raising and native chicken raising from the City Veterinarian’s Office; g. Home Gardening and Farming from the City Agriculturist’s Office; h. Assistance in the Registration of Certificate of Live Birth of FRs and FVEs from the City Local Civil Registrar’s Office; i. Trainings and Seminars for Proper Waste Disposal Management from the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO); j. Kalinaw Village provides free board and lodging to FRs and FVEs for a period of four (4) to six (6) months and also caters or provides the various intervention programs during their accommodation and food assistance to families they left behind; and k. Provide free employment facilitation services and other information on job opportunities for FRs and FVEs from the Public Employment Service Office. The foregoing offices shall give priority to the FRs and FVEs for the aforesaid benefits and services. SECTION 16. E-CLIP PHASES AND PROCESS - THE FOLLOWING ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE E-CLIP PHASES AND PROCESSES, TO WIT: 16a. Pre-Surfacing Phase. This refers to the initial discussions between: 1.) A member of the CPP, NPA, NDF, MB, Abu Sayyaf Group, Maute group, Dawla Islamiya, Bangsamoro, Islamic Freedom Fighter, Turaife Group, and other violent extremists’ groups that may be identified by JAPIC, who is deciding to surface; and 2.) The receiving unit. Step 1. The FR or FVE signifies his/her intention to surface in any of the following receiving unit/personality: AFP, PNP, LGUs, CSOs, and to any civilian individual with whom the FR or FVE feels safe and confident to surface. Step 2. The Receiving Unit takes primary responsibility in informing the surfacing FR and FVE of the program and processes and interventions that can be extended to him/her upon surfacing. For an individual citizen taking care of the FR and FVE, she/he can bring him to any of the institutions mentioned in Step 1. The Davao City E-CLIP Committee, the CSWDO through Kalinaw Village shall be informed immediately of the names of the surfacing FRs and FVEs. The E-CLIP Committee and Kalinaw Village shall ensure that the confidentiality of the names of the FRs and FVEs will be protected. 16b. Actual Surfacing Phase. This refers to the conduct of preliminary interviews using the prescribed Initial Interview form, turning in of firearms, joint validation of AFP and PNP, and filling out of the E-CLIP Enrollment Form. The duration of the processing phase shall not exceed two (2) weeks from the time the FR or FVE has surfaced to the receiving unit. Step 3A. The CSWDO or designated personnel by the E-CLIP Committee validates the name of the surfacing FR or FVE from the databank to ascertain whether such person was a recipient of the past reintegration programs. If the surfacing FR or FVE has already availed the assistance, the CSWDO shall inform him/her that he/she can no longer avail the program under E-CLIP with the DILG-administered package of assistance, and may refer him/her for possible assistance under the regular programs of Kalinaw Village and other partner agencies. Step 3B. Based on the result of the validation, if the FR or FVE is eligible for the Program, he or she shall be endorsed for processing. While awaiting the enrolment, he/she may be billeted in Kalinaw Village. Step 4A. Parallel or before this process, JAPIC shall convene to perform the authentication procedures of the surfacing FR or FVE. This shall be done not more than two (2) weeks after an FR or FVE had surfaced. Step 4B. If the FR or FVE has firearm/s, the PNP shall secure the firearms for appropriate processing. Step 4C. The JAPIC shall submit to the E-CLIP Committee, through CSWDO, the results of their verification, copy furnish the DILG City Director, within two (2) weeks after the FR or FVE had surfaced. Step 4D. Upon receipt of the JAPIC Certification, the E-CLIP Enrollment Form shall be accomplished by the FR or FVE to be assisted by the Social Worker assigned by CSWDO. This shall be attested by the DILG and PNP City Directors, CSWDO and CSO Representative,

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approved by the City Mayor or his/her designated representative, and the AFP Brigade Commander. Step 4E. After the completion of the E-CLIP Enrollment Form, the CSWDO shall facilitate the provision of social protection services for FRs and FVEs + such as, but not limited to, health and medical assistance, PHILHEALTH membership, issuance of IDs/certification, education assistance, and other services while staying in Kalinaw Village. Step 5A. While the FR or FVE is at Kalinaw Village, the Social Worker assigned by CSWDO shall conduct the interview using the Initial Interview Form. The admission orientation shall be facilitated by the CSWDO or designated personnel in Kalinaw Village, and administer the Profiling Interview Form. Step 5B. The Davao City E-CLIP Committee shall ensure that appropriate security arrangements and necessities (i.e., meals, clothing) of the FR and FVE are provided on time while at Kalinaw Village, which shall include, but not limited to, the following: • • • •

Psychological/ Psychiatric services; Counselling services; Legal Services; and Life skills/values formation.

Step 6. The Kalinaw Village shall facilitate the processing of the E-CLIP package of assistance for FRs and FVEs to all applicable agencies, local and national. Step 7. Settlement of Claims- The Kalinaw Village shall assist the FRs and FVEs in the processing, settlement and claims of check granted to the FR or FVE, and/or Receiving Unit coming from the government agencies. 16c. Reintegration Phase. This refers to the crafting and implementation of the FRRP or FVERP, which shall serve as a guide as to what kind of assistance should be provided to the FR or FVE, and the time frame of its release. Step 8. The Kalinaw Village, with the active the participation of the FR or FVE, shall accomplish the Former Rebel Integration Plan (FRRP) or Former Violent Extremist Reintegration Plan (FVERP). A Business Plan (Mungkahing Proyekto) shall also be prepared by Kalinaw Village together with the FR and FVE. This will be done in consultation with concerned partner agencies. Step 9. The Kalinaw Village shall assist in the implementation of the FRRP or FVERP as may be contained in the following packages: • Social Protection Package (i.e. issuance of government ID, registration of birth and marriage, registration in the Philippine Identification System (PhilID), Philhealth enrollment and others); • Healing and Reconciliation (i.e. psycho-emotional, community reconciliation, life skills training and others); • Legal, Security and Disarmament (i.e. legal counsel, security guarantees and disarmament, and others); and • Economic Mainstreaming (i.e. employment referral, self-employment/microenterprise development and others). Step 10. If the FR or FVE dies or has a pending case and unable to directly implement the project, livelihood assistance shall be provided to his/her identified beneficiary. This will satisfy the government’s commitment to FR and FVE. Step 11. Upon completion of the LGU’s basic healing and reconciliation program, the FR or FVE is discharged from Kalinaw Village after receiving his/her livelihood assistance. Step 12. Other assistance as stipulated in the FRRP or FVERP shall be provided after the FR or FVE has been discharged from Kalinaw Village. SECTION 17. KALINAW VILLAGE AND ITS GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION - Kalinaw Village is a temporary shelter facility in Davao City for former members of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army – National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF), Abu Sayyaf Group, Maute group, Dawla Islamiya, Bangsamoro, Islamic Freedom Fighter, Turaife Group, Militia ng Bayan and other former violent extremists who have abandoned armed struggle and reintegrate into the mainstream society. Kalinaw Village serves as a venue where various interventions in preparation for the mainstreaming of FRs or FVEs can be undertaken. These programs range from de-radicalization, social healing and reconciliation, spiritual and moral enhancement, health and wellness, sports and other physical activities, etc. To optimize the benefits of this shelter, it must be equipped to allow the conduct of education and skills training and other relevant activities. Kalinaw Village is primarily for the purpose of providing temporary shelter to FRs and FVEs. However, in cases of natural or man-made disasters wherein the City is in need of temporary evacuation center, the House may be used temporarily as multipurpose facility to house evacuees, provided no FRs or FVEs are occupying the same. SECTION 18. ADMISSION PROCEDURE- The Kalinaw Village admission procedure and in-process procedures will follow those as stipulated in the Kalinaw Village Operations Manual. Admission procedures and in-processing procedures may be subject to change upon consultation with the E-CLIP Committee and Kalinaw Village. SECTION 19. CONFIDENTIALITY - To ensure security and confidentiality, no media or any researchers are allowed to conduct any interviews to an FR or FVE without the approval of the FR/FVE, the CSWDO Head and E-CLIP Committee. SECTION 20. RE-ADMISSION - Residents who left the center without permission may be re-admitted upon assessment and recommendation by the assigned Social Worker in Kalinaw Village. An FR or FVE who left the facility without permission and returned back shall be dealt with fairly. The FRs and FVEs shall be assessed by the Programs and Services Section for re-admission. Disciplinary actions shall be imposed but this should not jeopardize the healing of the FRs and FVEs nor be deprived of the programs and services of the Kalinaw Village. SECTION 21. KALINAW VILLAGE OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES – The Kalinaw Village shall be governed by general guidelines and policies on operations, to wit: a. All FRs and FVEs admitted in Kalinaw Village shall be treated with care, understanding, respect and support that they need. b. Donations for Kalinaw Village, either in cash or in kind, shall be properly recorded, accounted and reported to the City Government Office and the E-CLIP Committee. c. All personnel of Kalinaw Village regardless of position and employment status shall not receive any gifts from potential clients and other significant persons involved in the healing and recovery process. Gifts may be given to a certain worker in kind, but not monetary in nature, due to exemplary performance which is contributory to the healing process. d. An FR or FVE who manifests psychotic behavior, mental and personal disorder shall be immediately referred to medical professional or mental health hospitals for further psychological/psychiatric treatment. e. Duration of stay of an FR and FVE in Kalinaw Village shall be subject to the duration of the program crafted by the Halfway House Administration for FRs and FVEs. f. FRs or FVEs who left the home without any permission may be readmitted upon assessment and recommendation by the assigned Social Worker but subject for disciplinary action.

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

19th City Council 24th 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

Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. - Temporary Presiding Officer Ralph O. Abella Nilo D. Abellera Luna Maria Dominique N. Advincula 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 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

- OB- Acting City Mayor - On Sick Leave

ORDINANCE NO. 0998-22 Series of 2022 AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE DAVAO CITY ENHANCED COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL INTEGRATION PROGRAM (E-CLIP) FOR FORMER REBELS OR FORMER VIOLENT EXTREMISTS IN DAVAO CITY AND OTHER PERTINENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AS PROVIDED BY THE HALFWAY HOUSE KALINAW VILLAGE Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled, that:

CHAPTER I SECTION 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known as the “ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE DAVAO CITY ENHANCED COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL INTEGRATION PROGRAM (E-CLIP) FOR FORMER REBELS (FRs) AND FORMER VIOLENT EXTREMISTS (FVEs) IN DAVAO CITY AND OTHER PERTINENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AS PROVIDED BY THE HALFWAY HOUSE KALINAW VILLAGE (KALINAW VILLAGE, FOR BREVITY)”. SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY - Local Government Units (LGUs) are empowered with the promotion and maintenance of peace and order and the preservation of public safety. Specifically, Section 17 (B) (3) (v) of the Local Government Code of 1991 mandates LGUs to provide basic services and facilities for FRs and FVEs, which include programs and projects, and population development services of FRs and FVEs; To further accelerate the sound development of Davao City in accordance with Davao City peace building programs and projects, this Ordinance shall particularly govern the Davao City Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) for FRs and FVEs in Davao City and other pertinent programs and services as provided by the Kalinaw Village. SECTION 3. PURPOSES – Specifically, this Ordinance aims to: a. Provide comprehensive guidelines and clear process in the implementation of E-CLIP in Davao City. Also, to stipulate the Kalinaw Village Operations Manual as the halfway house, being managed and maintained by the City Government, which serves as a venue for various interventions needed to be undertaken by FRs and FVEs in preparation for their mainstreaming and in general serves as a governance reform strategy in Davao City; b. Stipulate procedure to methodically collect, store, track, manage, interpret, and utilize data of FRs, FVEs, and receiving unit given the localized, customized, efficient, collaborative and holistic approach through the E-CLIP Information System (E-CLIP IS), thereby decreasing the processing time in the release of assistance and the reintegration of FRs and FVEs to their communities as stipulated in Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Department of National Defense (DND) Joint Memorandum Circular No. 01, Series of 2021 (JMC 01, Series of 2021, for brevity) entitled “Implementing Guidelines on the Provision of DILG-administered Package of Assistance for FRs and FVEs under the E-CLIP; c. Define the specific roles and responsibilities of all partners and stakeholders for the effective and efficient implementation of the program in Davao City such as, but not limited to, the Davao City E-CLIP Committee, City Social Welfare and Development Office, Kalinaw Village, Joint Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police Intelligence Committee (JAPIC), Barangay Officials, Davao City Peace and Order Council, Civil Society Organizations and FRs and FVEs.

CHAPTER II SCOPE/COVERAGE SECTION 4. AREA OF COVERAGE – This Ordinance and all policies herein shall cover all areas in the City of Davao. For Davao City E-CLIP and other pertinent programs and services, the area of coverage includes all regular CPP-NPA-NDF, Militia ng Bayan, Abu Sayyaf Group, Maute Group, Dawla Islamiya, Bangsamoro, Islamic Freedom Fighter and Turaife Group, referred to as FRs and FVEs, whose former units operated in Davao City, who are themselves residents of Davao City or those who surrendered in Davao City.

CHAPTER III E-CLIP COMMITTEE AND KALINAW VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5. IMPLEMENTORS - To implement the provisions of this Ordinance, there shall be: a. Davao City E-CLIP Committee; b. E-CLIP Secretariat and Technical Working Group; and c. Halfway House Kalinaw Village Management and Administration SECTION 6. COMPOSITION OF THE E-CLIP COMMITTEE - The Davao City E-CLIP Committee shall be composed of the following or the respective heads of the following offices, to wit:

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Chairperson – Davao City Mayor Co-Chairperson - Commanding Officer, Philippine Army having jurisdiction of Davao City Members: - City Administrator - City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) - Davao City Peace 911 - Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) - Davao City Police Office (DCPO) - Committee on Peace and Order of the City Council - Committee on Civil, Political and Human Rights - Liga ng mga Barangay - Representative from each of the following organizations: o Representative from Civil Society Organization (CSO) o Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) o Representative from FRs and FVEs o The Media Sector 6a. The City Mayor, as Chair of the City E-CLIP Committee, shall identify and appoint the qualified representatives from the Media Sector and CSO who must be a member of the Davao City Peace and Order Council. 6b. The E-CLIP Committee shall set appropriate parameters for the FRs and FVEs Representative nominee, then unanimously vote and approve in terms of the representation of the FRs and FVEs in the E-CLIP Committee. SECTION 7. COMPOSITION OF THE HALFWAY HOUSE KALINAW VILLAGE 7a. The Kalinaw Village for FRs and FVEs is under the administration of the City Mayor as the E-CLIP Committee Chairperson, through the direct management of CSWDO who shall supervise the operations and the plans being employed. 7b. The Kalinaw Village shall have a CSWDO appointed Center Manager. Under the Kalinaw Village Center Manager are the following: a. b. c. d.

Administrative Section; Social Services Section; Medical Services Section; and Homelife Services Section.

SECTION 8. FUNCTIONS OF THE E-CLIP COMMITTEE AND THE KALINAW VILLAGE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 8a. The Davao City E-CLIP Committee shall be responsible for the effective implementation and institutionalization of Davao City’s E-CLIP. Specifically, the Davao City E-CLIP Committee is tasked to perform the following functions, to wit: a. Ensure the convergent effort in the delivery of the identified services of the program including reproduction and dissemination of E-CLIP Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials; b. Ensure proper documentation and referral of the needs of the FRs and FVEs to appropriate agencies and other partner institutions including profiling of the FRs and FVEs; c. Assist the FRs and FVEs in completing the E-CLIP Enrolment Form. The FRs and FVEs should either sign or thumb mark the Form after completing it, attested by the DILG Provincial/Highly Urbanized City (HUC) Director or Independent Component City (ICC) Local Government Operations Officers (LGOO) and approved by the Provincial Governor/HUC/ ICC Mayor or by their designated officer preferably the City Administrator or CSWDO; d. Assist the FRs and FVEs in the preparation and implementation of their Former Rebel Reintegration Plan (FRRP)/ Former Violent Extremist Reintegration Plan (FVERP) and Business Plan (Mungkahing Proyekto) through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) as a lead office managing the Kalinaw Village to assist the FRs and FVEs. It shall have the option to come up with its customized template (form) of FRRP/FVERP and Business Plan, provided the minimum datasets reflected in the attached form is complied with; e. Conduct regular E-CLIP Committee meeting to discuss coordination and monitoring initiatives on E-CLIP implementation in Kalinaw Village, and resolve issues and concerns affecting Kalinaw Village especially in terms of its interventions, programs and services for FRs and FVEs, which shall form part of the report to the Provincial/Highly Urbanized City or Independent Component City (P/HUC/ICC) Peace and Order Council (POC) during its meetings; f. Facilitate the processing of the FRs and FVEs birth certificates, identification ID cards/ documents, registration to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC) and other necessary documents needed by the partner-stakeholders; and g. Coordinate and report to the Department of Justice (DOJ), through Local/Regional Task Forces to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (L/RTFs- ELCAC), the FRs and FVEs who will signify to avail the Amnesty Program, subject to existing laws and policies. 8b. The City Government through the Davao City Mayor and the CSWDO shall be responsible for the management and maintenance of Kalinaw Village. For ready reference, attached to this Ordinance is the Halfway House Kalinaw Village Operations Manual as Annex “A”. The said Operations Manual may be subject to further revisions upon consultation with E-CLIP Committee and the CSWDO. The Kalinaw Village Center Manager is responsible for collating reports coming from the different Sections of the Center. The Kalinaw Village Administration shall craft its own policies on the administration of its personnel subject to existing laws, policies, or guidelines of the Civil Service Commission or the City Government. This may include policies and guidelines on leave, termination, hiring, discipline, work hours, etc. The Administrative Section is responsible on all the structural, clerical, and secretarial needs of Kalinaw Village for FRs and FVEs while the Social Services Section is responsible for employing the programs and assistance for the clients/residents. The Medical Services Section shall be responsible for the medical and psychological needs of FRs and FVEs. The Homelife Services Section shall be tasked to provide the basic services and needs of FRs and FVEs while in Kalinaw Village. 8c. E-CLIP Committee and Kalinaw Center Manager Reportorial Tasks. The Kalinaw Village Administration is expected to render regular reports to the Davao City E-CLIP Committee regarding its operations and the implementation of its programs and services for the FRs and FVEs enrolled. SECTION 9. SECRETARIAT AND TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP - The City Social Welfare and Development Officer is hereby directed to identify appropriate personnel from its office to constitute as the City E-CLIP Committee Secretariat and Technical Working Group. They shall perform all clerical and documentation functions attending the operation of E-CLIP. The secretariat shall also be responsible for the issuances of notices of meetings; preparation of venues for the meetings including logistical support; taking down, dissemination and filing of Minutes of meetings; correspondence and allied functions. When necessary, the City Administrator may assign and designate other City Government personnel to perform roles and functions relative to and necessary for the proper conduct of all administrative investigations and proceedings. SECTION 10. MEETINGS - The E-CLIP Committee and the Kalinaw Village shall meet quarterly or at least four (4) times a year. A special meeting, whenever warranted, may be called for. The agenda shall contain plans, updates, resolutions of issues and concerns and other matters related to the faithful implementation of E-CLIP and the operation of Kalinaw Village which provides interventions and other pertinent assistance and services for the FRs and FVEs in Davao City.

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CHAPTER IV. DEFINITION OF TERMS SECTION 11. DEFINITION OF TERMS – As used for purposes of this Ordinance, all terms and phrases are defined in the Definition of Terms, as follows: Cost Valuation

- the valuated cost of the firearm based on the price ceiling set for a particular kind, make, and calibre and its condition upon turn-in, which shall be determined by the PNP Provincial/ HUC/ ICC Logistics Office, AFP, and Provincial/HUC/ICC DILG representatives of the E-CLIP Committee. Counselling Service - the process of assisting and guiding the FRs and FVEs in resolving their personal, social or psychological problems and difficulties. Deradicalization

- the process or reversing the radical/rebellious mindset of the FRs and the FVEs prior to their return to the mainstream society and become productive and law-abiding citizens by undergoing Deradicalization Program.

Deradicalization Program - aims to educate and prepare the FRs and FVEs for their enrolment to the E-CLIP and to ensure the deradicalization of the FRs and FVEs. Disposal

- to sell by public bidding of the demilitarized/destroyed firearms and the destruction of ammunition and explosives per approved procedures.

Disposition

- the procedures to be followed in the handling of turned-in firearms to include acceptance, documentation, recording and disposal.

E-CLIP Committee Implementation Plan (ECCIP) - the plan of the Province/Highly Urbanized City (HUC) reflecting therein the consolidated needs of the FRs and FVEs and the budget needed to implement and monitor its progress. It shall form part of the Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan. E-CLIP Information System (IS) - a customizable database system designed to methodically collect, store, track, manage, interpret and utilize data on former rebels and receiving units given the localized, customized, efficient, collaborative, and holistic approach taken in the implementation of E-CLIP. Firearms (FA)

- any hand-held or portable weapon, whether small or light FA/weapon, that expels or designed to expel a bullet, shot, slug, missile or any projectile, which is discharged by means of expansive force of gases from burning gunpowder or other form of combustion or any similar instrument or implement. The barrel, frame or receiver is considered a firearm.

Former Rebels (FRs) - refer to the partner-stakeholders (beneficiaries) of the program who were members of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), New People’s Army (NPA), National Democratic Front (NDF) and Militia ng Bayan (MBs) who voluntarily abandoned the armed struggle to become productive members of the society. Former Rebel Reintegration Plan (FRRP) - the plan resulting from the individual assessment undertaken by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) with the Former Rebel (FR). The identified needs of the FR shall be matched with the existing available resources of the province or resources that may be tapped to address the needs of the FR. Former Violent Extremists (FVEs) - refer to the partner-stakeholders (beneficiaries) of the program who were members of the Abu Sayyaf Group, Maute Group, Dawlah Islamiya, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, Turaife Group and other violent extremist groups that maybe identified by the Joint AFP-PNP Intelligence Committee (JAPIC). Former Violent Extremists Reintegration Plan (FVERP) - the plan resulting from the individual assessment undertaken by CSWDO’s Authorized Personnel with the FVE. The identified needs of the FVE shall be matched with the existing available resources of the province/city resources that may be tapped to address the needs of the FVE. Halfway House

- the temporary residence that will serve as the processing Center for FRs and FVEs. This could be a new physical structure that will be established in Provinces/HUCs that have expressed the need for such facility.

Healing

- refers to the restoration and repairing of unbalanced emotional scars or wounds experienced by the FRs and FVEs.

Healing and Reconciliation (H & R) - refers to both the process and the goal in obtaining healing. It also refers to re-establishing relationships between and among individuals, groups and communities. H & R also contributes to the restoration of the psychological and social ways of the FR and FVE so that they are better able to attain personal well-being. It also refers to obtaining the goal of establishing healthy relationship with others and becoming a productive member of their community. Immediate Family

- the spouse, direct descendants, or ascendants, by consanguinity or affinity, of the FRs and FVEs.

Joint AFP-PNP Intelligence Committee (JAPIC) - refers to a Body created by virtue of APF-PNP Joint Standing Operating Procedures (JSOP) Number 01-2008, issued on 3 June 2008, which shall be the source of the authenticity of the FR and FVE. Militia ng Bayan

- refers to the mass supporters/individuals who have been indoctrinated, who may or may not be directly involved in violent armed struggle but can provide mass support to the “revolutionary movement” of the CPP/NPA/ NDF when organized. These organized individuals form part of the massbase that serves as revolutionary enforcement in the barrio. They secure the NPA forces while in the community and, at times, are even armed to reinforce the NPA during encounters. They are trained with sniping and Improvised Explosives Device (IED) deployment and detonation, among other armed activities, which eventually qualifies them to become the main source of NPA regulars.

Psychological/Psychiatric Service - refers to the psychological evaluation upon admission in the halfway house to determine the behavioral manifestations and mental state of the FR and FVE for eventual referral to a psychiatrist, if necessary. Program Partner-stakeholders (Beneficiaries) - FR and FVE who have expressed the desire to abandon armed violence and become productive member of the society; and, who has undergone the authentication process, profiling, and needs assessment by the City Social Welfare and Development Officer (CSWDO). Receiving Unit

- Any of the following institutions or personalities with whom the FR and FVE feel safe and confident to surface. Receiving units could be AFP, PNP, CSOs, Local Government Unit (LGU) officials, business, church, or community leaders, and any civilian individual.

Reconciliation

- is rebuilding and renewal of mutual respect after the conflict.

Regular Members of NPA - refers to full-time NPA members, such as those belonging to Sandatahang Yunit Pampropaganda (SYP), Platoon Gerilya (PLAGER), Sentro de Grabidad (SDG) and Regional Yunit Gerilya (RYG).

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- refers to a process where 1) the FR or FVE voluntarily disarms and undergoes mainstreaming into a civilian and productive life, and 2) the FRs and FVEs socio-economic well-being, including their security and safety, psycho-social and legal impediments are attended to by the government.

Serviceable firearms - refers to FAs that are in working condition based on the PNP Guidelines on firearms disposition. It also includes factory-made and improvised firearms.

CHAPTER V CONTENT AND GUIDELINES SECTION 12. GUIDING PRINCIPLES - The implementation of the program and Kalinaw Village Operations shall be guided by the following precepts: 12a. It shall be people-centered. The primary focus of E-CLIP and Kalinaw Village Program shall be on people. Non-discrimination and fair and equitable treatment of the stakeholders, participants and beneficiaries are core principles of the City Government’s approach to Reintegration. Individuals shall not be discriminated on the basis of sex, age, class, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, political opinion, or other personal characteristics and associations; and there shall be no differences in the support provided based on the specific needs of each sex and those of differing ages and physical abilities and the Indigenous Peoples. The appropriate interventions aim to improve the quality of life of the FRs, FVEs, their families and their communities. 12b. It shall be flexible, transparent and accountable. The E-CLIP/Reintegration Program shall be flexible, transparent and accountable: Being flexible means that while complying with the program, it shall be adapted to suit the situation in Davao City where the assistance and programs for FRs and FVEs are being implemented, and easily adaptable to respond to highly volatile situations and unexpected circumstances; By being transparent, the program shall be carried out in such a way that information is available to, and broadly understandable by the participants, beneficiaries, partners and stakeholders, subject to reasonable limits needed to protect privacy and ensure security. The Davao City E-CLIP Committee and Kalinaw Village shall be accountable to all the donors, the national agency partners, beneficiaries and participants. Mechanisms set by this Ordinance including the provisions found in JMC 01, Series of 2021, shall be established and implemented to ensure adequate reporting, monitoring and evaluation of all the Davao City E-CLIP and Kalinaw Village operations and finances. 12c. It shall be nationally owned. The primary responsibility for E-CLIP/Reintegration Program rests with national government as the main author of the Reintegration program; the City Government’s role is to support the process as part of the Whole-of-Nation approach while acknowledging the community as a vital unit in the society that directly assists the FRs and FVEs to become productive citizens and part of the mainstream. Genuine national ownership requires the participation of a wide range of State and non-State actors at the national, regional and local levels, including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). The City Government shall work to ensure E-CLIP/ Reintegration programs are nationally owned. The City Government shall use every opportunity to systematically develop and strengthen the national capacity for this Program. 12d. It shall be integrated. The E-CLIP/Reintegration Program is a combined peacekeeping, peace-building, and development, and involves various national agencies, military, police and civilian actors and institutions. As such, this particular program requires an integrated approach, which in turn requires much more than simple coordination. As shown by the E-CLIP Committee composition, being chaired by the City Mayor, the Davao City Government, through the E-CLIP Committee, shall ensure: o joint and coherent planning, programming and funding at the national, the regional and the local levels; o adequate and appropriate links with related programs, such as recovery or rule of law; and o appropriate links with other regional, provincial and cities E-CLIP/Reintegration Program initiatives. 12e. It must be well-planned. The E-CLIP/Reintegration Program and Kalinaw Village operations shall be well-planned to ensure quality in the delivery of services. This will be ensured by paying particular attention to the following key issues: safety and security; coordination; assessment, monitoring and evaluation; information and sensitization; and a time-bound transition and clear exit strategy corresponding to the FRs and FVEs Reintegration Plan. It is also important to recognize that the FRs and FVEs are active partners of the program and shall not simply be treated as “beneficiaries,” and therefore has a crucial and most vital role in the implementation process, thus, their membership in the E-CLIP Committee and in employing FRs and FVEs in Kalinaw Village. SECTION 13. PARTNERS-STAKEHOLDERS - The following partner-stakeholders shall enjoy the benefits and other assistance provided under the Davao City Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) and other pertinent Assistance: 13a. Former Rebels (FRs): 13a.1. Refer to the partner-stakeholders (beneficiaries) of the program who were members of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), New People’s Army (NPA), National Democratic Front (NDF) and Militia ng Bayan (MBs) who voluntarily abandoned the armed struggle to become productive members of the society; 13a.2. Those who have surfaced on April 3, 2018 onwards and have expressed the desire to abandon armed violence and become productive members of the society, including their immediate family members; and 13a.3. Those who surfaced starting July 1, 2016 as well as those who have been processed but did not receive the full assistance under the Comprehensive Local Integration Program. 13b. Former Violent Extremists (FVEs) 13b.1. Refer to the partner-stakeholders (beneficiaries) of the program who were members of the Abu Sayyaf Group, Maute Group, Dawlah Islamiya, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, Turaife Group and other violent extremist groups that may be identified by the Joint AFP-PNP Intelligence Committee (JAPIC). 13b.2. Those who have surfaced on April 3, 2018, onwards and have expressed the desire to abandon armed violence and be part of the mainstream society including their immediate family members, if applicable. 13b.3. Those FVEs who surfaced starting July 1, 2016, provided that circumstances of their surrender to receiving unit may be proven, and that assistance of the same nature was not received. 13c. FRs and FVEs who were already beneficiaries of any previous reintegration programs shall not be qualified to receive the Davao City E-CLIP and other pertinent assistance provided in Kalinaw Village. 13d. Joint AFP-PNP Intelligence Committee (JAPIC) Certification 13d.1. Both FRs and FVEs must be certified by the Joint AFP-PNP Intelligence Committee (JAPIC) to be qualified for E-CLIP and other pertinent assistance provided by Kalinaw Village. 13d.2. The JAPIC Certification shall hold even if the FR or FVE dies or has a pending case while

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Philippine Airlines (PAL) announces it is set to launch twice weekly direct flights between Cebu and Cotabato City in December, as it seeks to boost flights from the Visayan city ahead of the holiday season. Edge Davao

PAL to launch Cebu-Cotabato air connectivity in December

lag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to launch twice weekly direct flights between Cebu and Cotabato City in December, as it seeks to boost flights from the Visayan city ahead of the holiday season. In an advisory, PAL said flights will be every Monday and Thursday, departing the Mactan-Cebu International Airport at 05:20 a.m. and leaving Cotabato’s Awang Airport at 11:00

a.m. starting December 1, 2022. The flights will be operated with the De Havilland Dash 8 Series 400 Next Generation aircraft, which has an 86-seater capacity.

“Philippine Airlines is also gearing up for the December peak holiday season by offering more flights out of Cebu to serve travelers living in the Central Visayas and Southern Mindanao regions,” PAL vice president for sales Bud Britanico said. “We want to do our part to connect families, encourage healthy business growth and spur holiday

travel between these vital regions of the country,” Britanico added. PAL last month announced it will relaunch its three-hour flights between Cebu and Bangkok, Thailand starting December 9, 2022. The carrier in March said it was optimistic that 2022 would be a comeback year, following the impact of COVID-19 on travel.

after the previous session closed at $92.61 a barrel. The outlook for China’s economic development on Monday deteriorated due to the country’s pandemic policy, which is impeding economic recovery and affecting fuel demand. International media outlets reported on Saturday that Hu Xiang, from the National Health Commission’s disease prevention and control bureau, said in a briefing that the country’s measures against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak are “effective, correct and economical.” The comments

sparked demand concerns in the world’s largest oil importer, putting downward pressure on prices. The rising value of the US dollar discouraged importers from purchasing higher-priced dollar-indexed crude oil, causing oil prices to fall in early trading on Monday. Signals of further interest rate hikes at the US Fed’s next policy meeting are also triggering concerns of the lack of economic growth. The Fed increased interest rates by 75 basis points for the fourth consecutive time last week to the highest level in 14 years.

Fed chairman Jerome Powell said it was too early to consider a pause in interest rate hikes and that the final level of interest rates could be higher than expected. Markets are under pressure as EU sanctions on Russian crude begin on Dec. 5. Under the sixth set of sanctions, EU leaders decided in early July to cut Russian oil imports by 90 percent by the end of the year. The strategy calls for phasing out Russian crude oil shipments by Dec. 5 and refined product deliveries by Feb. 5. (Anadolu)

Fuel prices decline as China maintains zero-Covid policy

il prices fell on Monday as a result of Chinese health officials’ statements about the country’s intention to maintain its zero-Covid policy, fueling demand concerns from the world’s largest oil importer. International benchmark Brent crude traded at $97.57 per barrel at 09:24 a.m. local time (0624 GMT), a 1 percent decrease from the closing price of $98.57 a barrel in the previous trading session. American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded at $91.53 per barrel at the same time for a 1.2 percent loss after the previous session closed at $92.61 a barrel. The outlook for China’s economic development on Monday deteriorated due to the country’s pandemic policy, which is impeding economic recovery and affecting fuel demand. International media outlets reported on Saturday that Hu Xiang, from the National Health Commission’s disease prevention and control bureau, said in a briefing that the country’s measures against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak are “effective, correct and economical.” The comments sparked

demand concerns in the world’s largest oil importer, putting downward pressure on prices. The rising value of the US dollar discouraged importers from purchasing higher-priced dollar-indexed crude oil, causing oil prices to fall in early trading on Monday. Signals of further interest rate hikes at the US Fed’s next policy meeting are also triggering concerns of the lack of economic growth. The Fed increased interest rates by 75 basis points for the fourth consecutive time last week to the highest level in 14 years. Fed chairman Jerome Powell said it was too early to consider a pause in interest rate hikes and that the final level of interest rates could be higher than expected. Markets are under pressure as EU sanctions on Russian crude begin on Dec. 5. Under the sixth set of sanctions, EU leaders decided in early July to cut Russian oil imports by 90 percent by the end of the year. il shipments by Dec. 5 and refined product deliveries by Feb. 5. (Anadolu)

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Cacao Congress set in Davao City Dabawenyo coffee lovers wait for their turn to order their favorite beverage at a popular coffee shop inside a mall in Ecoland, Davao City on Tuesday. Edge Davao

CebPac expands its fleet, welcomes new A330neo

ebu Pacific (CEB) on November 6, 2022, received its fourth Airbus 330NEO aircraft. The aircraft used sustainable aviation fuel to fly non-stop from Toulouse, France to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila. CEB is the first low-cost carrier in Southeast Asia to incorporate the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into its operations when it took delivery of its third A330neo in May this year. “We are happy to take delivery of another aircraft powered by sustainable aviation fuel. We remain committed in out sustainability journey and we will continuously push these eco-friendly initiatives to be the greenest airline in Asia,” said Alex Reyes, Chief Strategy Officer at Cebu Pacific. Cebu Pacific will take delivery of one more

A320neo aircraft in December. As part of the airline’s sustainability efforts, CEB aims to transition to an allNEO fleet by 2028 and incorporate the use of blended SAF for its entire commercial network by 2030. SAF is a drop-in fuel, which means it is a completely interchangeable replacement for fossil fuels. The use of SAF results in an up to 80% reduction in carbon emissions across the SAF lifecycle. SAF does not require any adaptations to the aircraft or engines and does not have any negative impact on performance or maintenance. CEB’S sustainability goal is in line with global aviation’s commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The airline has made various investments that enable it to become fuel-efficient in its operations to keep fares affordable for the passengers.

Dante Muyco, co-chair of the National Cacao Congress, told Kapehan sa Dabaw on Monday that the event seeks to strengthen the position of the country, particularly Davao as the national cacao capital, in the global chocolate map. He added that the event would be a good venue to discuss with the industry’s domestic and foreign development partners on how

the local stakeholders, particularly farmers, can further improve the industry. Muyco said that plant nutrition expert Bruce Pearse, of Soil Mates based in West Australia, would discuss “Regenerative Agriculture: Concepts and Best Practices, and its Implication to Cacao Production” with emphasis on the measures that can be taken to bring nutrition back to the soil.

The congress is organized by the Philippine Cacao Industry Association, Inc. (PCIA) in partnership with Philippine Cacao Industry Council, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Interior and Local Government. In a briefer released by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Davao, the country envisions having a globally competitive and sustainable Philippine cacao and chocolate industry “built on a strong Philippine Brand of quality cacao.” It also targets to produce 50,000 metric tons of quali-

ber, which was equivalent to around 2.5 million workers, the PSA said. This was lower than the 5.3 percent jobless rate in August, equivalent to 2.68 million, the PSA said. Underemployment , however, climbed in September to 15.4 percent, which

translates to 7.33 million workers who were looking for extra jobs or job hours. This was higher than the 14.7 percent underemployment rate or 7.03 million underemployed workers in August 2021, data showed. Total employment rate

he National Cacao Congress 2022 will be staged at the SMX Convention Center Davao from November 24 to 25, highlighting the growing chocolate industry of the Philippines.

ty fermented beans by 2026 to meet the demand of the export and domestic markets. Out of the 15,000 metric tons of annual cacao production in the Philippines, Muyco said the region’s share accounts for at least 12,000 MT. Charita Puentespina, founder of Puentespina Farms and Malagos Chocolates who is also a trustee of PCIA, added that around 1,800 stakeholders from all over the Philippines will be joining the congress where successful chocolate processors and their products will be showcased.

for September slightly improved to 95 percent or equivalent to 47.58 million compared to 94.7 or 47.87 million the previous month, the PSA said. September’s employment rate was the “highest recorded rate since January 2020.”

Underemployment climbs but unemploment eases in Sept he Philippines’ unemployment rate eased in September but the underemployment rate also climbed, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority said on Tuesday. The unemployment rate slid to 5 percent in Septem-

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LIFESTYLE

Resorts World

MANILA RE-BRANDED For some people, traveling alone is super fun because you get to know and meet a lot more new people.

Not for this bunch of media and blogging community in the cities of Davao and Cebu. For them, nothing is more fun than traveling and revisiting places (old and new) together after a break due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

One place that will surely come to mind is Manila where there are lots of nice places to visit and do nowadays. Newport World Resorts (NWR) formerly Resorts World Manila (RWM) tops the list of the favorites. This writer had the op-

portunity to revisit NWR. I don’t know about you but I have this feeling of happiness even if just walking around the area, sightsee, and look at the displays of the shops. One thing that I also like about this place is it is very close to the airport. Tagged as the country’s premier lifestyle and entertainment destination, RWM is setting a new milestone in the company’s continuing history by rebranding it into NWR. The name change reflects a shift in perspective for the brand to present itself as the most innovative, dynamic, and comprehensive casino, hotels, and entertainment complex in the country.

NWR is reinventing the brand to bring together its pioneering integrated resorts and the best of its community within the sprawling Newport City complex. Making the most of its two main wings, the Newport Grand Wing and the Newport Garden Wing, NWR’s casino offers a wide array of gaming thrills. International hotel brands - Marriott Manila Hotel, Sheraton Manila Hotel, Hilton Manila, Hotel Okura Manila, and Holiday Inn Express Manila - Newport City continue to provide premium stays for every type of traveler. The Newport Mall and Newport City’s retail and dining outlets are dream

destinations for the family. From the Newport Performing Arts Theater to The Grand Bar and Lounge to Bar 360 and El Calle Food and Music Hall, entertainment options are endless. The group was also invited to try the dishes of Casa Buenas, which is the newest and finest signature restaurant offering Filipino and Spanish cuisine located

at the ground floor of NWR. Casa Buenas features a traditional and classic Filipino ancestral home vibe. We enjoyed the feast before us while savoring the aesthetic of the Comedor, or “dining room” in Spanish. Everything we ate was delicious. Next time you visit Manila, a stop at NWR is recommended.

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SPORTS

Jordan Clarkson and the Jazz are 5-0 at home. PHOTO: AP

Jazz repeat over LeBron-less Lakers

ALT LAKE CITY — Lauri Markkanen scored 23 points, Jordan Clarkson added 22 and the Utah Jazz beat Los Angeles, 139-116, on Monday night (Tuesday, Manila time), their second victory over the short-handed Lakers in four days. LeBron James was sidelined along with Lonnie Walker IV, and Patrick Beverley, leaving Los Angeles with only 11 available players. See Zach LaVine returns

to score season-high 30 as Bulls ease past Raptors Anthony Davis scored a season-high 29 points and Russell Westbrook added 22 points off the bench as Los Angeles fell to 2-8.

The Jazz shot 56 percent from the field and made 16 3-pointers in their third straight win, with Markkanen and Clarkson combining for nine. Seven Jazz players scored in double figures. Clarkson hit four three pointers — the final one beating the buzzer — to help Utah grab a 42-34 lead going into the second quarter. He totaled 15 points in the first quarter.

The Lakers trailed throughout the second quarter but made four straight baskets, highlighted by a pair of dunks from Davis, to cut the deficit to one at 67-66. Utah countered with three-point plays from Collin Sexton and Markkanen to keep Los Angeles from going in front before halftime. The Jazz opened the third quarter on a 10-2 run to push its lead back to dou-

ble digits. Utah made four straight baskets, punctuated by a 3-pointer from Mike Conley that put the Jazz ahead 86-73. Davis closed the gap to 92-85 with a three-point play. That’s as close as the Lakers could get. The Jazz used a 16-5 run sparked by back-to-back Markkanen baskets to push their lead to 108-90 late in the third quarter. TIP-INS

Lakers: Kendrick Nunn scored a season-high 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting. … Wenyen Gabriel matched his career high with three steals. Jazz: Mike Conley dished out a season-high 12 assists. … Markkanen did not make his first basket of the game until midway through the second quarter. … Utah is averaging 41 first-quarter points against the Lakers this season.

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ORGANIZE MORE PROFESSIONAL LEAGUES While boxing and basketball are having their share of success in both the amateur or professional level in our country, other sports disciplines have not risen to levels expected of them. Because of the professionalization of basketball, volleyball, among other spectator sports the Pinoy fan goes gaga in, has boldly stepped forward to hurdle the initial stumbling blocks which is the business side of the matter. Without the sustained fan support and income generated from commercial revenues, the PBA nearly folded in the early

eighties. (Recall that Toyota and Crispa ended their legendary rivalry when the former ceased participation and the other followed suit.) Thanks to the ingenuity and creative prowess of PBA originals who refused to raise the white flag, Asia’s first pro league remains hale and healthy as it is today. Tennis had its glory years during the Felix Barrientos era but people at PHILTA failed to make a steady follow up. Legions of sports fans swarmed like bees the tennis courts at the Rizal Memorial Sports as if Wimbledon was being played there,

In the same breath, baseball and softball attracted thousands. During the height of its popularity in the late sixties and seventies, the Manila Bay Baseball League (MBBL) magnetized more patrons than the Manila Inter Commercial Athletic Association (MICAA) which was then a household word. The Blu Boys and the Blu Girls had their share of prominence where thousands of fans from all walks of life trooped to any stadium where softball was being played. The shoe-manufacturing town of Marikina, Rizal (now a part of Metro Manila) was the

homeground of softball contests which then NSA pres. Rizal Gov. Isidro Rodriguez converted to become a mecca of softball. Sadly - and incredibly - because of the country’s fascination with basketball (and boxing), our sports policy makers may have overlooked that there are other disciplines where professional leagues can be organized which have natural attraction with the mass sports base. I strongly believe that softball (men and women) has a chance of rising to the level of popularity the PBA is enjoying today.

Given the fact that softball is popular among the grassroots anywhere in the country. It can be played anywhere, even in rice fields after the harvest where children of farmers and rural folks play it with zest and intensity. In this regard, girls and boys who join Little Leagues here and abroad during their elementary days can have a professional career to look forward to should a pro league be organized. Am I a small voice lost in the wilderness? (Email feedback to fredlumba@yahoo.com.) GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES!

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g. Any untoward incident in Kalinaw Village such as accidents, deaths, ascendance, and riots, shall be reported to the Security Personnel who shall then report to the Center Manager. The Center Manager shall officially inform the E-CLIP Committee of the incident within 24 hours from receipt of the report. Likewise, local AFP and PNP units shall also be notified of the incident and be allowed to conduct appropriate investigation if need be. h. Thorough planning and team conferences shall be undertaken before an FR or FVE shall be discharged from the home to ensure that there is support system from the Local Government Unit, Barangay Council and families concerned. i. All cases referred to in Kalinaw Village shall be treated with confidentiality and can only be discussed between and among the reintegration team. SECTION 22. KALINAW VILLAGE TREATMENT TO FRS AND FVES – The City Government through the Kalinaw Village assumes no responsibility for the safety of reintegration participants where the FR or FVE refuses or chooses to stay out of the center. In such cases, the Center Manager shall require the FR or FVE to identify at least one (1) person of good standing and with known residence in the community willing to take the responsibility of keeping his or her safety, and in the presentation of the person for the purpose of undertaking and completing the necessary reintegration processes. SECTION 23. KALINAW VILLAGE VISITATION POLICIES - FRs or FVEs can enjoy visitation from families, relatives, referring party and friends. Non-family members shall first seek the approval of the Center Manager prior to visiting an FR or FVE. 23a. The Center Manager may disapprove the request for the visit if: 1. It can hamper the healing and recovery process of the FR or FVE to be visited or other former rebels in the facility; 2. The FR or FVE to be visited does not want to entertain the visitor; 3. The visit may jeopardize the operations of Kalinaw Village; or, 4. If the visitor exhibits rude or untoward behavior towards the staff of the Kalinaw Village, FR or FVE. 23b. No visitors are allowed to bring the resident outside the Kalinaw Village unless approved by the Center Manager. The approval shall be in terms of an “Out on Pass Slip” accomplished by the FR or FVE and approved by the Center Manager. 23c. Visitors can only be entertained at designated areas. 23d. For visiting spouses wanting to stay overnight, accommodation shall be arranged by the Halfway House Administration at conjugal areas or family home. 23e. Media practitioners or researchers wanting to interview FRs and FVEs shall first seek the approval of the CSWDO Head or the E-CLIP Committee. The CSWDO Head or E-CLIP Committee can impose certain conditions to the output from such interview such as blurring of the FRs or FVEs’ face/s, alteration on the voice, use of alias, and non-release of other data that may compromise the safety and security of the FR/s or FVE/s or the operations of Kalinaw Village. 23f. Cameras and other video devices during the visit shall be strictly prohibited unless otherwise approved by CSWDO or the E-CLIP Committee. SECTION 24. LEAVING WITHOUT PERMISSION - In cases when a certain FR or FVE leaves the Kalinaw Village without permission, the following shall be undertaken: a. When such an incident is discovered, it shall be reported to the Programs and Services Section Head and the Security Personnel on duty. They will then inform the Halfway House Administrator of the incident. The family and relatives of the FR or FVE shall be informed of the incident through fastest means of communication; b. A roll call of the remaining FRs or FVEs in the Kalinaw Village shall be conducted to ensure that all residents are accounted for. FRs or FVEs may be interviewed to determine information on the delinquent resident’s reason for leaving; c. If it is discovered that the FR or FVE had gone home, coordination with the local government units shall be undertaken to assess and monitor the FR or FVE. In such cases, the Halfway House Administration, if possible, should talk to the FR or FVE to determine the reason for leaving, and possibly convince them to return to the Kalinaw Village. An Incident Report shall be submitted to the E-CLIP Committee within 24 hours of discovering that an FR or FVE left the Kalinaw Village without permission; d. The security personnel on duty shall notify the nearest PNP or AFP unit to blotter the case. A copy of the blotter shall be retrieved and included in the case folder of the FR or FVE. SECTION 25. SPECIAL OCCASIONS - FRs or FVEs shall not be deprived of opportunities to enjoy and participate during special occasions while staying in the Kalinaw Village. This includes activities that may be done outside such as birthday/s of their family members, anniversaries (wedding, death, etc.), weddings, and wake of deceased relatives or friends, provided that they seek permission and approval of the Halfway House Administration. In coordination with the local AFP and PNP units, activities done outside the premises of the facility shall be provided with security. Birthdays shall be celebrated monthly for each celebrant and simple activities shall be undertaken, but strictly no liquor and other odd activities that can cause trouble and harm.

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E-CLIP and Intervention Programs, Services and assistance to FRs or FVEs takes place, should be secured at all times. The E-CLIP Committee shall seek the support of the local PNP for the security requirement of the premises and the applicants. The PNP, in coordination with the AFP, determines additional security for high-profile FRs and FVEs while being processed. b. The E-CLIP Committee shall also ensure the FRs or FVEs safety and security by limiting public access to their identity. Basic information such as name and address as well as pictures shall not be publicized. All the documents of the E-CLIP Committee and Kalinaw Village shall be treated with confidentiality. Only personnel authorized by the E-CLIP Committee and Kalinaw Village shall have access to the documents. c. Upon the surfacing of the FRs or FVEs until their reintegration in the community security protocols vis-à-vis media shall be observed at all phases. FRs and FVEs name, address and location shall be treated with confidentiality at all times. In cases wherein the information of the FR or FVE was unofficially disclosed in any form, administrative case may be filed against the person or institution which disseminated the information. d. Non-disclosure agreements shall be executed by all the members of the E-CLIP Committee, Kalinaw Village, and their respective personnel and employees and those who are invited in the admission process, pre-discharge conferences and other similar meetings.

CHAPTER VI MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING MECHANISM SECTION 29. MONITORING AND EVALUATION a. The Davao City Government through the E-CLIP Committee, CSWDO, and Peace and Order Council shall monitor and report the progress and the sustainability of the implementation of the program. The Davao City Chief Executive as the chair of the E-CLIP Committee shall task the CSWDO and the Punong Barangay to monitor the progress of the FRs or FVEs using the prescribed Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Form. b. Initial Report shall be submitted a month after the FR or FVE has been discharged from Kalinaw Village and every quarter thereafter for two (2) consecutive years. The CSWDO and the Barangay Official shall be required to submit a copy of the accomplished quarterly Monitoring Evaluation and Learning form of the FR and FVE to the E-CLIP Committee and Kalinaw Village. SECTION 30. SUBMISSION OF REPORTS - Kalinaw Village shall render regular administrative reports to the E-CLIP Committee regarding its operations and the implementation of their programs and services for the FRs or FVEs enrolled. SECTION 31. CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS - The Davao City E-CLIP Committee and Kalinaw Village in partnership with DILG, AFP, PNP and NBOO PMO shall conduct capacity development interventions for E-CLIP partners and stakeholders.

CHAPTER VII FUNDING SECTION 32. The funding requirements for the implementation of the Davao City E-CLIP and Kalinaw Village shall come from the funds allocated by the local government, subject to compliance of government accounting and auditing rules and regulations. The budgetary needs pertaining to the effective implementation of the Kalinaw Village pertinent services, programs and intervention, including the payment of honoraria, incidental and other expenses to the City E-CLIP Committee, its Secretariat, Technical Staff, and other appropriate personnel, as may hereinafter be identified, shall be taken from the available funds of the City Government of Davao, as well as from the funds allocated by the national government for the herein purposes, subject to compliance of the City Government and the National Government accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

CHAPTER XII FINAL PROVISION SECTION 33. PENAL CLAUSE – Any violation of this Ordinance, existing laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, shall be a ground for the cancellation or revocation of membership of the Committee, application of the E-CLIP program and withdrawal of any incentives granted under this Ordinance. 33a. Kalinaw Village- Halfway House Administration shall institute a complaint/grievance mechanism where former rebels or even employees can file complaints or grievances against employees or even former rebels. Both the complainant/s and defendant/s and the case itself shall be treated with confidentiality. Appropriate investigation and disciplinary action shall be meted in accordance with existing laws, policies, and procedures. The complaints and progress of the case shall be reported to the E-CLIP Committee. SECTION 34. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If any provision of this Ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid and subsisting. SECTION 35. REPEALING CLAUSE - All Ordinances, Executive Orders and rules and regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. SECTION 36. EFFECTIVITY - This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval. ENACTED, on the 28th day of June 2022, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

SECTION 26. FRs OR FVEs WITH PENDING COURT CASES – For FRs or FVEs with pending court cases, they shall be governed by the following Rules, as follows:

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

a. Custodial management for FRs or FVEs with pending court cases may be placed under the responsibility of the Kalinaw Village and in presentation of the Center Manager for the purpose of undertaking and completing the necessary court processes subject to the approval of the E-CLIP Committee and the Center Manager; b. The Kalinaw Village shall be responsible in taking care of the FR or FVE whose custody was entrusted to them, whose participation in activities and privileges, and whose duration of stay may be subject to conditions that may be set by a competent court;

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c. In coordination with the local PNP or AFP units, the Kalinaw Village is responsible in transporting the FR or FVE to attend court hearings or during consultations with his/her legal counsel; d. The legal counsel of the FR or FVE should be allowed access to visit his/her client any time; e. In coordination with the local AFP or PNP units, extra security measures may be put in place to ensure that the FR or FVE cannot escape from the custody of Kalinaw Village; f. Updates on the case of the FR or FVE shall also be included in the report of the Kalinaw Village Center Manager or the E-CLIP Committee; g. The Davao City E-CLIP Committee and Kalinaw Village shall issue supplementing guidelines specifically for the treatment of FRs or FVEs with pending court cases.

ATTESTED: ATTY. FRANCIS MARK H. LAYOG Acting City Administrator ATTY. FRANCIS MARK. H. LAYOG ATTY. ZULEIKA T. LOPEZ Acting City Administrator City Administrator

SECTION 27. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - The required documents, as basis for the release of the assistance, shall be based on the guidelines of the concerned agencies or offices. SECTION 28. SECURITY PROTOCOL a. The Kalinaw Village, as designated processing areas where the processing of applications for

AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE DAVAO CITY ENHANCED COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL INTEGRATION PROGRAM (E-CLIP) FOR FORMER REBELS OR FORMER VIOLENT EXTREMISTS IN DAVAO CITY AND OTHER PERTINENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AS PROVIDED BY THE HALFWAY HOUSE KALINAW VILLAGE

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death. Rigo advised the youth to avoid places where drugs will be available and to always surround themselves with friends who don’t use drugs. The former president firmed that illegal drugs should never be tolerated

as it causes families to be dysfunctional. In March 2017, Duterte created the Inter-agency Committee on Anti-illegal Drugs, composed of 21 government entities and headed by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

- Hizon, Pampanga, Sasa, Panacan; 7- Tibungco, Ilang, Bunawan, Lasang; 8 - Daliao, Lizada, Sirawan, Binugao. For NGOs and other establishments or institutions wanting to participate in weekly cleanup as a community outreach activity, Bermejo said they could visit him at the ASU office inside the Maa slaughterhouse compound

since they document their volunteers. Interested groups and individuals who are joining cleanups must wear appropriate clothes, wear gloves, use thongs or sticks or hooks to pick up the garbage and bring empty sacks where to put the waste they have gathered. ASU and CENRO will then transport the sacks for proper disposal. CIO

needed for the vaccination. “Dili man ginaingon nga wala natay Covid naa gihapon ang virus apan mild lang labi na kung vaccinated,” she said. She said that for 12 to 17 years old, they are already providing booster shots not just Pfizer vaccines but Sinovac as well. Administering Sinovac vaccines started last week. “Lahi ang dosaging but same ang vaccine. Daghan mga bata naghulat sa Sinovac,” she said. The Vaccination Cluster is also intensifying vaccination rollout to 5 to 11 years old. Dr. Michelle Schlosser, spokesperson of the Davao

City Covid-19 Task Force, earlier reminded the parents to have their children vaccinated amid the recent deaths of two kids, who were among the nine unvaccinated mortality in Davao City due to Covid-19 from October 23 to 29, 2022. She said that of the 10 recorded deaths, one belonged to the five to 11 age group while another was from the 12 to 17 age bracket – all eligible for the government’s free anti-COVID-19 vaccination program. She added that the other eight came from the vulnerable sector of senior citizens – seven of whom were unvaccinated while

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“When asked about the legal documents of the items, the suspects failed to present any that resulted in their immediate arrest,” Guyguyon said. The 11 suspects, led by Julaspi Ismael, are all res-

the other one received the primary two-dose series but without booster shots. Schlosser also rebuked some people’s claims that children have strong immunity and are not susceptible to Covid-19. “Dili tinuod na ang

idents of Siasi, Sulu. They are now detained at the police detention facility here. The confiscated smuggled cigarettes were turned over to the Bureau of Customs for proper disposition. (PNA) mga bata dili maigo og Covid-19. Ang atong datos shows even young ones nga ginatuuhan nga maayo ang immune system pwede nila ikamatay ang virus, labi na mga bataa ni nga wala gyud nagpabakuna,” she said. By Maya M. Padillo

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hands of his stepfather. Since its inception in 2018, the number of child abuse complaints received by the Kean Gabriel hotline has significantly gone down over. “Naa pud ta’y Oplan Sagop Kabataan nga kauban nato ang Kean Gabriel Hotline para i-rescue ang mga kabataan at child at risk nga naa sa kalsada ug kinahanglan tabangan ug proteksyunan,” Birondo said.

Coinciding the celebration of the 33rd Universal Children’s Day on November 7, 2022, DCPO conducted a gift giving to the Indigenous People (IP) children in Marilog District and other children’s facilities in Davao City. Police Major Catherine dela Rey, spokesperson DCPO, also said DCPO will also bring back its advocacy and activities in schools as full-blast faceto-face has resumed.

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WOMEN POWER

PSC Women’s Martial Arts Festival ready to kick off

he Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) through the Women in Sports program will continue to draw inspiration and empower more Filipina athletes in the field as they hold the 8th Women’s Martial Arts Festival starting this Saturday, November 12 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) in Malate, Manila.

Philippine Sports Hall of Famer and Bowling legend Olivia “Bong” Coo is excited for the week-long tournament which will serve as her first major project as Commissioner of the national sports agency. “Ang objective ko talaga is to increase the participation of women athletes,” said Commissioner Coo during Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum held in the PSC Conference Room today. Nine regular sports that include Pencak Silat, Wrestling, Sambo, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Kurash, and 2 demonstration sports such as Arnis and Judo will be played during the November 12 to 17 women’s martial arts festival. All competitions will be streamed live on PSC

Women’s Martial Arts Festival Facebook page. Coo hopes to discover more Filipina talents who will follow in the footsteps of the Philippines’ first Olympic weightlifting gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, The World Games 2022 karate champion Junna Tsukii, Jiu-Jitsu World champions Meggie Ochoa and Kimberly Anne Custodio, 2022 US Open women’s junior singles titlist Alex Eala, among others. “Nakikita naman natin nitong nakaraan na talagang karamihan ng nananalo ay kababaihan. Paramihin pa natin yung women athletes and that’s why we are here to support,” expressed the lady commissioner. Coo also encouraged parents and guardians to expose and let their children be into sports as

Fitness enthusiasts take part in group classes at the Arcadia Fitness Gym located inside the Arcadia Active Lifestyle Center in Escandor Street, Ecoland, Davao City.

early as possible. She also shared that through the competitions, different National Sports Associations (NSAs) may strengthen their national pool, and this

event can be used for the search of new talents. “We hope that during our term we can help produce more medals for the country,” conclud-

ed Coo adding that the sports festival will be part of the national selection process for some sports through their NSA of the

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