Edge Davao Vol. 15 Issue 258 | Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023

AID TO FIRE VICTIMS

Rigo leads aid distribution to fire victims in Bago Gallera, Maa

By MAYA M. PADILLO

The office of First Congressional District Representative Paolo Z. Duterte provided immediate relief aid to over 30 families affected by two separate fire incidents in Davao City over the weekend.

Duterte’s son Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II, together with the staff of the First District Office, led the distribution of relief supplies consisting of food packs, malong, lunch and dinner

packs, and monetary aid.

Nine families, or a total of 36 individuals, were affected by a fire at Purok 6-A, Bago Inigo, Barangay Bago Gallera in Davao City on the afternoon of Febru-

ary 11, 2023 while 22 families, or 99 individuals, were displaced to the evacuation site due to another fire at Purok 20, Lower Sangilangan, Barangay Maa, on the afternoon of February 12, 2023.

Following the two incidents, Duterte’s office committed to provide the impacted families with lunch and dinner packs for five days.

SP OKs community-based program for senior citizens

Duterte said that individuals with health concerns could also seek medical support from his office.

“Panawagan nato sa mga Dabawenyo labi na pasulod na ang tag-init na kanunay ta mag-amping kay dili lalim ang masunugan,” Rigo said.

Rigo has been representing his father in the distribution of assistance

LTO launches online renewal of motor vehicle registration

Vehicle owners may now renew their motor vehicle registration online using the Land Transportation Office’s (LTO) Land Transportation Management System (LTMS) portal.

LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Jose Arturo “Jay

Art” Tugade, said vehicle owners, including private individuals or companies and organizations, may use the LTMS portal to renew the registration of their vehicles “without the need to go to any of the LTO’s district offices.”

However, Tugade said,

the process only applies to renewal transactions for vehicle owners who have a registered LTMS portal account, and whose last renewal transaction was completed using the LTMS.

He said to renew their vehicle registration online, registered owners must

first acquire a certificate of coverage or insurance of their choice, and the vehicle must have passed a roadworthiness test from a private motor vehicle inspection center (PMVIC).

“Both the validated insurance and the MV inspec-

The Sangguniang Panlungsod recently approved on the third and final reading an ordinance establishing a community-based program for the healthy and productive aging of senior citizens, providing free essential health, wellness, and other equitable services to promote their quality of life.

The City Health Office initiated the proposal, which was filed by Councilor Richlyn Justol-Baguilod, who chairs the Committee on Health, as a way of recognizing the senior citizens’ contribution to making Davao City a better place to live.

“As we all know, our laws really emphasize the welfare of our senior citizens. If we are talking about the welfare of senior citizens, the most important aspect will be their health.

As the chairperson of the Committee on Health, we are enticed of the services it can cater to the senior citizens when this will be pushed through,” she said.

The law will provide free basic health services to senior citizens, decongesting the load on Barangay Health Centers (BHCs). The

BHCs usually cater to medical consultation and other related needs of Dabawenyo senior citizens.

The councilor said, “There is now a need to decongest the load of patients that the BHCs have to accommodate every day. Hence, one way is the utilization of pre-existing rooms and buildings as medical clinics for our senior citizens.”

Justol-Banguilod hopes that the ordinance will soon be implemented using a pre-existing building, the Sta. Building, as its core site, that will serve as a token of gratitude for the elderly who also contributed to Davao City’s growth.

The law, exclusive to Davao City residents aged 60 years and above, affirms the value of the Filipino tradition of caring for older adults and is aligned with national laws on senior citizens’ welfare, such as the Universal Health Care Act and the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, which aim to grant Filipinos immediate access to medical, dental, mental, and emergency health services, and provide a Healthy and Pro-

Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II, representing his father Davao City First District Representative Poalo Duterte, leads the distribution of assistance to the fire victims in Davao City on Tuesday.

Dad stresses Paleng-QR convenience for vendors

By MAYA M. PADILLO

City

bags 2022 SGFH award for 12th year

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has awarded this city the 2022 Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping (SGFH) for the 12th time, the City Information Office (CIO) said Tuesday.

The city was cited for its commitment to following accounting and auditing standards, rules, and regulations as evaluated by the Commission of Audit (COA).

City Planning and Development Office coordinator Ivan Cortez said the SGFH validated the city’s responsible and efficient financial management practices.

The award, Cortez said, renews the city’s eligibility for the 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance.

“With DILG recognizing Davao City as an SGFH awardee since 2011 means we are steadfast in being a center of excellence in public governance,” he added.

According to Cortez, the city government has

always ensured that the processes and systems for fiscal management are sound and are always accountable and transparent.

The SGFH, created under the Seal of Good Local Governance Act of 2019, is a recognition-based program for all local government units (LGUs) to promote good governance and progress.

The award recognizes LGUs that prioritize accountability and transparency in their financial management practices.

It aims to promote the responsible and efficient use of public funds, minimize corruption and misuse, and increase public awareness of the allocation of funds for local development projects.

An LGU-recipient of the SGFH must adhere to accounting and auditing standards, comply with full disclosure policies, manage its resources wisely, and effectively use available tools for local development. (PNA)

Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, vice chair of the Committee of Trade, Commerce, and Industry of the City Council, emphasized to Davao’s vendors the convenience of using the Paleng-QR code.

The Paleng-QR Ph program, jointly developed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), aims to build the digital payments ecosystem in the country by promoting cashless payments in public markets and local

transportation, particularly tricycles.

The councilor experienced the efficiency of using the Paleng-QR when he paid using Gcash at Agdao Public Market on Tuesday.

“So far okay naman convenient pud ang Gcash for payment kay exact amount ang imohang

ibayad and dili kana magbitbit ug kwarta pud for safety. So dili na pud maglisod ug kambyo ang mga vendors,” he said via Facebook Messenger.

The Paleng-QR platform was launched at Bankerohan Public Market in November 23, 2022 and has been extended by the city government of Davao at Toril Public Market, and launched on Tuesday the onboarding at Agdao Public Market in collaboration with stakeholders.

Onboarding refers to

the process of registering stakeholders and merchants with qualifying banks and electronic money providers.

Alejandre said 90 percent of the vendors at Agdao Public Market are using the said platform.

“In terms of readiness, tan-aw nako 90 percent are using the Paleng-QR code kay most of them kay nakagamit na ug android phone so puwede gyud sila mugamit sa Paleng-QR and naa man mga ongoing

LTFRB 11 identifies two scrapping facilities in Davao City for HPBS

An official of the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board 11 (LTFRB 11) disclosed on Wednesday that it has already identified two scrapping facilities for the High Priority Bus System (HPBS) project.

“We are prepared for the scrapping program.

We have already identified two scrapping facilities in Davao City and we are closely coordinating with the City Social Development Program team of the HPBS kay mutabang man sad mi ani sa pagpasabot sa operators nga eventually they will be evolving into a better transport system,”

said LTFRB regional director Nonito Llanos III over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on Wednesday.

The proposed busbased public transportation system for Davao City has a core bus network that spans more than 100 kilometers and a feeder network that spans about 500

kilometers. The bus system consists of more advanced and spacious vehicles than the current Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) such as jeepneys and filcabs (public transport). Currently, LTFRB 11 is still in the pre-implementation stage and was as-

Maritime Industry Authority 11 (Marina 11) director Liza Orongan says during the AFP-PNP Press Corps media forum at The Royal Mandaya Hotel on Wednesday that the agency is conducting a campaign to legalize colorum passenger boats in the region specially in Mati, Davao Oriental and in Maco and Mabini, Davao de Oro. Lean Daval Jr.

Columnists:

20th City Council

16th Regular Session

Series of 2022

PRESENT:

Vice Mayor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. - Presiding Officer

Councilor Marissa S. Abella

Councilor Nilo M. Abellera Jr.

Councilor Luna Maria Dominique S. Acosta

Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula

Councilor Bernard E. Al-ag

Councilor Wilberto E. Al-ag

Councilor Al Ryan S. Alejandre

Councilor Dante L. Apostol Sr.

Councilor Conrado C. Baluran

Councilor Jessica M. Bonguyan

Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan

Councilor Pilar C. Braga

Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III

Councilor Jonard C. Dayap

Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr.

Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr.

Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod

Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus

Councilor Rodolfo M. Mande

Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic

Councilor Bonz Andre A. Militar

Councilor Temujin B. Ocampo

Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz

Councilor Alberto T. Ungab

Councilor Lorenzo Benjamin D. Villafuerte

Councilor Trisha Ann J. Villafuerte

Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III

ORDINANCE NO. 048-22

Series of 2022

AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE ENHANCED SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES AND REGULATIONS IN SPECIFIED AREAS AND DURING BIG EVENTS IN DAVAO CITY

Be it ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled, that:

SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “ENHANCED SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES AND REGULATIONS IN SPECIFIED AREAS AND DURING BIG EVENTS IN DAVAO CITY”.

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY – It is hereby declared the policy of the City of Davao to promote the welfare and safety of all Davao City residents and visitors. Towards this end, enhanced safety and security protocols shall be established in order to regulate and control the areas of convergence for the general welfare and safety of Davaoeños.

SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS - As used in this Ordinance, the following terms shall mean:

a. Big Event – is an event, public in nature, that:

i. Requires a Special Mayor’s Permit under existing regulations,

ii. Is attended by diplomats, dignitaries, or other persons whose safety and security is a public matter;

iii. Is requested by the organizers to be covered as a “big event” for the purpose of this Ordinance;

iv. Is determined to be an event that requires strict security measures by the City Government of Davao, through the Public Safety and Security Office.

b. Culture of Security – is a concept that entails commitment on the part of all Davao City residents and visitors to support the anti-terrorism effort which will in turn help create a physically and psychologically secured community. These acts include:

i. Volunteering on any security protocols, propagation of city security measures, or the conduct of investigation especially as a witness to a crime;

ii. Reporting all suspicious persons and activities in the community;

iii. Reminding family and friends of all security regulations in Davao City; and

iv. Participating in various peace initiatives in the workplace, school, purok, subdivision, and integrated community defense systems.

c. Security Forces – government agencies whose primary functions include the maintenance of peace and order including, but not limited to, the Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO), Task Force Davao (TFD), Davao City Police Office (DCPO), and other authorized security offices and personnel.

d. Security Measures – refer to various efforts and strategies to minimize potential threats to the peace and order in specified areas, including, but not limited to, the:

i. Establishment of a limited entry and exit point;

ii. Regular monitoring by security forces;

iii. Establishment of physical and human barriers;

iv. Installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras;

v. Conduct of various security trainings and forums;

vi. All other security measures under this Ordinance;

e. Weighted Vest – a vest with weights sewn into it or with pockets which allow weights to be inserted;

f. Hydration Vest – vests that are principally designed to transport water and make drinking convenient and efficient, as well as other essential items;

g. Vendors – any person who sells goods as covered by the City Economic and Enterprise Office (CEEO) allowed within specified areas under Section 4 of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. SPECIFIED AREAS – This Ordinance requires enhanced safety and security measures to be followed in the following areas:

o Government Buildings

• City Hall

• Sangguniang Panlungsod

• Hall of Justice

o Major Parks

• People’s Park

• Magsaysay Park

o Air Transport Terminals

• Davao International Airport

• Old Sasa Airport Terminal

o Water or Port Transport Terminals

• Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)

• DAVSAM Wharf

• MaeWess Wharf

• Sta. Ana Wharf

• Sasa Mini Pier (Km. 11)

• Davao Fishport Complex, commonly known as Toril Fish Port

o Land Transport Terminals

• Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT)

o Existing Control Checkpoints

• Lasang

• Sirawan

• Lacson

• Eden

• Malagos

o All other parks, centers, hotels, malls, and other event venues when a big event occurs, such as, but not limited to:

• San Pedro Square (from San Pedro St. to corner Iñigo St.)

• Roxas Avenue (from Aldevinco to Paternos Street)

o For purposes of this Ordinance, all government established night markets shall be deemed as a covered area with a big event during its operating hours and the established security measures and regulations shall be complied with.

SECTION 5. MONITORING AND IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES – The following agencies shall coordinate with the Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO), as the lead agency, in the management, monitoring and implementation of the provisions of this Ordinance:

1. Task Force Davao (TFD)

2. Davao City Police Office (DCPO)

3. Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)- Davao City

4. City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO)

5. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District – Southeastern Mindanao

6. Coast Guard Station Davao (CGS)

7. Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Maritime Unit (RMU) XI

8. City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO)

9. Davao City Fire District

10. Davao City Central 911

11. Tactical Operations Wing-Eastern Mindanao (TOWEASTMIN)

12. PNP Aviation Security Unit XI

13. Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) – Port Management Office (PMO) Davao

14. Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA)

15. Maritime Industry Authority XI

SECTION 6. SECURITY MEASURES IN SPECIFIED AREAS - The following security measures shall be established and implemented by concerned agencies:

a) All government offices and employees within specified areas shall adopt and practice the “Culture of Security” at all times;

b) Regular conduct of security meetings, visitations, workshops, and simulation exercises organized by PSSO, in coordination with other security forces and the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) of the City Government of Davao;

c) Conduct of Anti-terrorism Forums for residents, with the participation of the barangay, and vendors, with the support of the City Economic Enterprise, within and surrounding the specified areas, to encourage them to be active partners in protecting the area;

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

Landbank to offer more loans, scholarships to agri families

The state-run Landbank of the Philippines said it is sponsoring scholarships for children of farmers, fisherfolk and other workers in the agriculture sector.

At the inauguration of the Landbank Leadership and Development Center in Intramuros, bank President and CEO Cecilia Cayosa Borromeo also said they seek to disburse more loans to the sector this year.

She said that they disbursed P261 billion in loans to the agriculture sector in 2022, which was the bank’s biggest loan portfolio.

“The jump is more than 5 percent. If you noticed, the agri sector grew very minimally, but our loan portfolio to the agri sector continues to grow more than the growth of that sector,” said Borromeo.

“We will continue with our various lending programs with more focus on the agri sector. We’re looking to support not only the small farmers, but all the

players of the agribusiness value chain, even the large agribusiness corporations who have very good business models,” she added.

Aside from loans to farmers and agribusinesses, the bank has also launched the “Iskolar ng Landbank” program wherein about 60 scholars per year will be awarded P100,000 each to cover allowance and other school expenses.

The scholars will be children or grandchildren of farmers, fisherfolks or agrarian reform beneficia-

ries. Twelve courses are covered by the scholarship including horticulture, animal science, food technology, information technology, accounting and more.

Borromeo said the program aims “to help the families of the farmers and fishers and also to encourage the younger generation to pursue a career in agriculture.”

Landbank recorded a net income of P30.1 billion last year. It was the first time the bank breached the P30-billion mark. Its target for this year: P35 billion.

PH likely to sign free trade deal with SoKor ‘very soon’, says DTI

The Philippines and South Korea may sign a free trade deal “very soon” as officials of the two countries continue discussions, Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said Wednesday.

Pascual said that following President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s trip to Japan, the government is eyeing to invite South Korean leaders to the country.

“We were thinking of Korea. In case of Korea, we will probably invite the leadership of Korea

to visit us instead. In the meantime, we are completing our free trade agreement with Korea, South Korea that is, and I might sign it very soon,” Pascual said.

A free trade deal will cut tariffs for select products to zero which is seen to boost commerce between participating nations.

“This will help us improve our export of some of our agricultural products because of reduction in tariff and we’ll be getting technology supply

Revival of Toyota’s Tamaraw to back auto industry

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

Secretary Alfredo Pascual has welcomed the public announcement of Japanese carmaker Toyota to revive the assembly of its utility vehicle model Tamaraw in the Philippines.

In an interview with a local radio-television network Tuesday, Pascual said the revival of Toyota Tamaraw manufacturing in the country will reinvigorate local automotive and automotive parts production in the country, and will also support the industry’s growth as they recover from the pandemic.

growth

the cab and chassis and sell them to other vehicle body builders.

“Kagandahan nito, pwede silang magbenta ng cab lang at chassis. ‘Yong mga Philippine companies na nagbubuo, ‘yong mga gumagawa ay mabubuhay ulit (What’s good about it is they can sell cab and chassis only. Those Philippine companies that are into vehicle assembly, they will be revived),” he said.

The trade chief added this project will also support the Toyota’s mobility solutions that was launched last year.

from Korea,” Pascual said.

Although Marcos has been criticized by some groups for his successive travels abroad, Pascual said the trips have yielded billions in dollars of investment pledges.

His most recent working visit to Japan gathered some $13 billion or P700 billion in pledges that could materialize within the year, Pascual said.

“The beauty of the pledges is that many of them had discussions with partners in the Phil-

ippines. It’s very proximate that we will have the investments happening within the year for many of them,” he said.

“It keeps us busy and trying our best to be good salesman for the country. The best salesman of course is our President who had the opportunity to declare that the Philippines is open for business and that we have an enabling environment to support our invitation to foreign investors to take a look at the Philippines,” he added.

During the official working visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to Japan last week, Toyota Motors Philippines (TMP) president Atsuhiro Okamoto presented the PHP4.4-billion investments of the company, which will involve bringing back the local assembly of Tamaraw.

TMP vice president Rommel Gutierrez said the PHP4.4 billion investments will cover vehicle production and parts localization.

Aside from the assembly of Tamaraw, Pascual said TMP will manufacture

Moreover, Gutierrez said TMP’s Toyota Mobility Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) will be the new-generation Tamaraw, which is the first Asian utility vehicle introduced in the 1970s.

“There is a rising demand for LCVs and TMP sees this as an opportunity to provide a more suitable and affordable option for Filipino entrepreneurs. Localization of the model will also allow TMP to respond to the specific conversion requirements/specialized needs of Philippine customers,” he said.

Landbank of the Philippines announces it is sponsoring scholarships for children of farmers, fisherfolk and other workers in the agriculture sector and seek to disburse more loans to the sector this year. Lean Daval Jr.

DavNor vows aid for troubled IP-managed abaca industry

21 deals from PBBM’s Japan trip to materialize in 1 to 3 years: DTI

Atrade official said 21 out of the 33 business deals during the official working visit to Japan of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will materialize within one to three years.

During the Laging Handa public briefing Tuesday, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Assistant Secretary Glenn Peñaranda said most of these low-hanging fruit investment pledges are in the manufacturing sector.

Peñaranda said majority of the investment pledges from Japanese manufacturers are expansion projects for their operations here.

“These investment pledges will be in sectors where Japan is very active in the Philippines,” he added, citing sectors such as electronics, automotive and auto parts, wiring harness, green energy, software development, telecommunications, infrastructure, agriculture and property development.

In a separate television interview, DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual said an investment deal in telecommunications industry will start the construction of telecommunications tow-

ers this year.

Pascual earlier said the investment pledges bagged by the Philippine delegation during the Chief Executive’s visit to Japan last week are “ready to go”, and the Japanese investors are serious in their investment plans in the country as they are already operating in the Philippines.

“They are serious with their investment plans because they are already operating here,” he said in Filipino.

He added these business agreements are ready to go because they have found local partners to pursue their investment plans in the country.

In a separate interview with trade reporters, Peñaranda said those big-ticket projects involving mass transport and other infrastructure projects will take longer to be completed.

“But most of them will come during the incumbency of President Marcos,” he said.

He added around 150 business delegates from the Philippines joined Marcos last week to have business-to-business (B2B) meetings with Japanese firms.

The Davao del Norte provincial government has initiated interventions to address the troubled abaca sector in Talaingod town, where thousands of indigenous people (IP) are affected by the suspension of abaca-buying operations.

In a statement Tuesday, Governor Edwin Jubahib said he met with the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) personnel and local buyers on Monday to find a solution to the problem faced by mostly IP abaca farmers.

“There is a need to resolve the issue to prevent the return of insurgency in the province,” he said, referring to the past influence of the New People’s Army in the town.

More than 2,638 IP

families from 70 sitios (sub-village) in Talaingod town are affected by the suspension of abaca-buying operations, according to local officials.

The issue stems from PhilFIDA’s “red-tagging” of the quality of fake abaca daratex fibers allegedly proliferating in the town.

Consequently, traders ceased to buy abaca from Talaingod, making existing production practically worthless.

Daratex abaca is a type of abaca fiber that is often

of low quality and prone to processing problems and is considered to be fake as they do not meet the standards of genuine abaca fibers.

“The abaca industry is crucial for our region, and I will do everything to help our IPs produce the high-quality abaca that buyers demand,” Jubahib said.

During the meeting with the provincial government, PhilFIDA Executive Director Annray Rivera and several exporters discussed long-term interventions to resolve the issue after the agency lifted on Feb. 7 the “red-tagging” on the buying of abaca from the Davao region, allowing traders to resume purchasing the

fiber.

One of the solutions discussed was the elimination of fake abaca from Talaingod and replacing it with true abaca varieties, such as tanggongon, inosa, and maguindanaon.

With the support of the PhilFIDA and traders, Jubahib said he is committed to providing a sustainable solution that would help the IPs secure their livelihood for the long term.

‘We are exploring the value-adding of discarded daratex fibers, including turning them into sacks and boxes, and providing the affected IP farmers planting materials for cash crops, fruit trees, and poultry,” he said. (PNA)

SRA OKs 440K metric tons of sugar imports

The Sugar Regulatory Board has greenlighted the importation of 440,000 metric tons of sugar for 2023.

The SRA said the imports will augment the local supply of sugar and are expected to curb the

rising retail price of sugar in markets.

This batch of imports will come on a staggered basis: 100,000 metric tons will arrive as soon as possible, while another 100,000 metric tons will arrive starting April 1, the SRA said.

The remainder comprising 240,000 metric tons will be the country’s buffer stock, the agency added.

While local production is rising, it is not enough to supply the needs of the country until the end of

the year, it added. This batch of imports is expected to last until the next milling season. High prices of sugar were among the factors that pushed inflation up in the later months of 2022.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) says the Philippines and South Korea are likely to sign a free trade deal “very soon” as officials of the two countries continue discussions. A free trade deal will cut tariffs for select products to zero which is seen to boost commerce between the two nations. Lean Daval Jr.

d) Employees and establishments in the private sector shall be encouraged to attend trainings and forum organized by PSSO, in coordination with other security forces, related to the Culture of Security;

e) Security forces shall be organized for complementary efforts within the specified areas;

f) Security forces, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, shall inspect all vehicles and designate separate parking areas for motorcycles and four (4)-wheeled vehicles away from vital installations;

g) Security forces, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, shall maintain appropriate personnel and platforms in the specified areas;

h) Security forces shall maintain Mobile Patrol Units along the streets within the specified areas;

i) Private establishments along the specified areas shall maintain and establish CCTVs in accordance with the CCTV Ordinance and other laws;

j) The local government shall also install and maintain CCTVs in the specified areas, which shall be coordinated with the PSSO City-wide CCTV coverage;

k) The use of drones and the operation of General Aviation Aircrafts in the specified areas shall be coordinated with CAAP Davao City and PSSO under the Davao City Drone Ordinance;

l) All specified areas shall provide information signages in coordination with the TFD, DCPO, and City Information Office (CIO) for public information and dissemination purposes;

m) Plant shrubs should be well-trimmed at all times. See-through plant shrubs are highly encouraged;

n) For security and sanitation purposes, CENRO-Davao City shall ensure that transparent garbage bins are being used within the specified areas, without prejudice to those that are inside and are covered by garbage bin protective walls; and

o) CENRO-Davao City shall prioritize the collection of garbage bins within the specified areas.

SECTION 7. SECURITY MEASURES DURING BIG EVENTS – The following security measures shall be established and implemented by the monitoring and implementing agencies headed by the Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO):

a. During big events, organizers shall submit to PSSO their security plan for the duration of the event;

b. If found to be necessary by the monitoring and implementing agencies in the interest of public safety and security, a National Police Clearance from the PNP and/or clearance from NBI shall also be complied with and submitted by identified employees, vendors or concessionaires;

c. Security forces shall deploy its K-9 and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Teams during big events;

d. The security cluster shall maintain a joint security command post during big events;

e. During big events, Davao City 911 and the Davao City Fire District shall conduct fire and emergency safety inspections before, during, and after the event. They shall be colocated with the Safety and Security Command Post, and have standby personnel, equipment, and ambulances in case of emergency;

f. All big events prior to their openings, shall provide adequate public information to participants regarding the security measures to be practiced during their event, either through social media posting, inclusion of a pamphlet or info-sheet of security measures in their event kits, or other methods to disseminate such information.

g. All big events shall provide signages in their entrances and around the venue, as well as constant reminders to the event participants of the security regulations for the event, in coordination with TFD, DCPO, and City Information Office (CIO), for public information and dissemination purposes;

h. For security and sanitation purposes, CENRO-Davao City shall ensure that transparent garbage bins are being used, without prejudice to those that are inside and are covered by garbage bin protective walls; and

i. CENRO-Davao City shall prioritize the collection of garbage bins during big events.

SECTION 8. REGULATIONS IN SPECIFIED AREAS – The following regulations shall be observed by all persons within the specified areas:

A. All bags, backpacks, parcels, and items of similar nature shall be strictly inspected prior to entry or passage through the specified areas.

B. Areas designated as “Restricted Areas”, “Employees Only”, “Authorized Personnel Only” and the like, shall be established as such in the interest of public safety and security. Any person who enters the same without the proper authority shall be penalized under this Ordinance and other applicable laws.

SECTION 9. REGULATIONS DURING BIG EVENTS – During big events, the following regulations shall be reasonably established and the public properly informed of the same at least two weeks prior to the big event and may include, but will not be limited to:

A. Carrying of bags, backpacks, and boxes may be strictly regulated within the event area. The following regulations may be set:

a. Transparency regulations (such as only transparent bags will be allowed)

b. Size restrictions (such as only small bags and pouches shall be allowed)

c. Quantity restrictions (such as only one bag shall be allowed per person)

B. Bringing or carrying of non-transparent water bottles, non-transparent food containers, or non-transparent plastic wares may be strictly regulated within the event area during big events, when the security forces deem the need for such restriction. All should be reminded to comply with the City’s “No To Single Use Plastic Ordinance and Policies”.

C. The use of jackets, weighted vests, and hydration vests may also be strictly regulated or prohibited within the event area during big events.

D. Other restrictions deemed appropriate by the organizers and security forces, and approved by PSSO.

SECTION 10. EXEMPTIONS TO THE REGULATIONS – During big events, the carrying of bags, boxes, parcels and others of similar nature, the wearing of jackets, vests and the like, as well as the bringing of non-transparent food containers, food containers and plastic wares belonging to registered vendors, those of the media, designated event organizers, coordinators and participants, security forces and other authorized civilian partners may be exempted from the established regulations, but shall be subjected to inspection before they can be allowed inside.

SECTION 11. REFUSAL TO COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS

1. Any person unwilling to comply with the established regulations before entering the specified areas or during big events shall not be allowed to enter the same.

2. Any person, who, after due notice, willfully disregards or contravenes the regulations within the specified areas or during big events shall be penalized under this Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

SECTION 12. INFORMATION AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN – There shall be a Public Information Drive regarding the implementation of this Ordinance and it shall be headed by the City Information Office (CIO) with close coordination with PSSO and other security forces.

Information dissemination through signages, flyers, audio-visual presentations, and other forms of public information dissemination shall be established and placed in the specified areas, within areas where the big event shall take place, or other areas of convergence.

Event organizers, with the assistance of the City Information Office, shall be responsible in informing all participants and the general public of the security regulations for their events, which shall be done at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of the event.

SECTION 13. PENALTY CLAUSE - Any violation of the regulations under this Ordinance shall be penalized with a fine of Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00) and/or one (1) month of imprisonment, upon the discretion of the court, and shall be required to participate in an orientation or awareness lecture regarding the Culture of Security by PSSO, in coordination with other security forces, without prejudice to the prosecution of other criminal actions.

SECTION 14. ORDINANCE VIOLATION RECEIPT/CITATION TICKET - An ORDINANCE VIOLATION RECEIPT, otherwise known as a CITATION TICKET, shall be issued to violators of this Ordinance. The citation ticket shall state the name and address of the violator, the specific violation committed, and the provisions of the succeeding section, “No Contest Provision.”

The Philippine National Police (PNP) and such other appropriate enforcers as may be commissioned by the City Mayor shall have the power to apprehend violators of this Ordinance and issue citation tickets.

The City Mayor may deputize Barangay Officials or representatives in the strict implementation of this Ordinance, as the need arises.

SECTION 15. NO CONTEST PROVISION – Any person cited for violation of this

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Ordinance who does not wish to contest the same and is willing to pay One Thousand Pesos (P1,000) voluntarily within three (3) days the penalty imposed under this Ordinance prior to the filing of a complaint before the Office of the City Prosecutor shall be allowed to do so, and shall pay the corresponding penalty of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000) at the City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) or before the CTO’s authorized representatives in the barangays. The person cited, may in the alternative, render a maximum of 16 hours of voluntary community service, if the fee cannot be produced.

Such persons, whether paying the fine or rendering service, shall likewise be required to undergo a mandatory orientation or awareness lecture regarding the Culture of Security by PSSO, in coordination with other security forces, without prejudice to the prosecution of other criminal actions.

The City Legal Office (CLO) and the City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) shall provide for the procedure for the availment of the “No Contest Provision” and establish a case inventory and recording system of all violators of this Ordinance.

SECTION 16. CREATION OF THE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP (TWG)

Chairperson : City Mayor’s Office (CMO)

Secretariat : Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO)

1. Task Force Davao (TFD)

2. Davao City Police Office (DCPO)

3. Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)- Davao City

4. City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO)

5. Coast Guard Station Davao (CGS)

6. City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO)

7. Davao City Fire District

8. Davao City Central 911

9. Tactical Operations Wing-Eastern Mindanao (TOWEASTMIN)

10. Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) –Port Management Office (PMO) Davao

11. City Legal Office (CLO)

12. City Prosecutor’s Office (CPDO)

13. Chairperson of the Committee on Peace and Public Safety of the City Council

14. Chairperson of the Committee on Anti-Terrorism of the City Council

SECTION 17. GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF THE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP – The aforementioned group is responsible for the creation of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of this Ordinance.

SECTION 18. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) – The Technical Working Group shall, within thirty (30) days after the Ordinance has been approved, draft the necessary Implementing Rules and Regulations for the approval of the City Mayor of Davao.

SECTION 19. REPEALING CLAUSE – Any Ordinance, local issuances or rules inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified, accordingly.

SECTION 20. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If, for any reason, any section of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other sections or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby, shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 21. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval, posting and publication in a newpaper of local circulation.

ENACTED, on the 24th day of October 2022, by a unanimous vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian, there being a quorum.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

CHARITO N. SANTOS Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Government Department Head II)

to fire and flood victims in Davao City.

In December last year, he also led distribution of

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ductive Ageing Program for senior citizens to promote their well-being and contribute to nation building.

The law, she said, vali-

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tion report (MVIR) will be electronically sent to the LTMS,” he added.

Once all requirements are met, the vehicle owner can log in to the LTMS portal to complete the renewal process, including paying online.

“If your plate number

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trainings onsite para mabrief sila what this technology is all about. Iwas pud ni sa counterfeit and at the same time convenient pud sa ilaha to pay bills and many others ug dili na pud sila maglisod kung mubayad sila sa ila-

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signed to the Vehicle Life Usefulness Program, which is to identify and scrapping of the PUJs that no longer pass the roadworthiness of the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

“Sama sa akong giingon magpadayon na ni ug katong mga timelines, naga rollout nami. Unya sa among part sa pagka-karon nga pre-impleemtnation pa ang role ng LTFRB 11 is naka-assign mi sa Vehicle Life Usefulness Program ug kini ang pag identify kung asa nato i-scrap ang mga PUJs nga dili na kapasar sa road worthiness sa LTO. Mao pa na’y role nato (LTFRB 11) ron and eventually it will evolve, wala pa man ni ma desisyunan pero based on

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ber of bogeys for a 72, while Salahog stumbled with four bogeys against two birdies and limped with a 74.

gift packs to barangay officials, barangay functionaries such as barangay health workers, tanods, city-paid

barangay employees, barangay sweepers and barangay secretaries in different barangays.

dates the City Government of Davao’s commitment to improving the senior citizens’ well-being by providing them with a “Healthy

and Productive Ageing Program,” a community-based program exclusive for Davao City residents 60 years old and above. CIO

ATTESTED:

J. MELCHOR B. QUITAIN JR.

Vice Mayor Presiding Officer cns/ray

ATTESTED:

ATTY. FRANCIS MARK H. LAYOG Acting City Administrator

APPROVED: ______________, 2022

SEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTE City Mayor

Others who advanced in the elims organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc. were Japanese Gen Nagai, Hong Kong’s Michael Wong (73-148), and amateurs Jonas Magcalayo and Leandro Bagtas, who pooled identical 150s after 73 and 75, respectively, for joint 11th with Rene Menor and Carlos Packing, who shot 77 and 78, respectively.

Also in the hunt are amateur Kristoffer Arevalo (74-152), Ferdie Aunzo (77-152), Robert Pactolerin (77-152), Elee

ends with 3, you have the whole month of March to get your choice of insurance coverage, have your vehicle inspected in any PMVIC near you, and access the LTMS portal for the online renewal,” he said.

The LTMS portal can

hang mga suppliers dili na sila muadto sa isa ka lugar through online payment na lang,” he said.

The program highlights the significance of market purchases and local transportation fares as basic components of

our existing nga mga balaodnun si LTFRB gyud ang ahensiya na maghatag ug prangkisa sa mga operators sa mga lain laing bus and I believe that includes the HPBS. In case lang ug naay mga kausaban sa pamalaod,” Llanos said.

On February 2, 2023 the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the HPBS project, which is under the Davao City Public Transport Modernization Program eyeing to replace the existing jeepney network in the city.

“Before February 2 taimtim kaming nagdasal na ma-approve. There is no

Bisera (73-153), Ivan Monsalve (75-153), Japanese Atsushi Ueda (76-153), Korean Lee Song (76-155), Rey Pagunsan (80-159) and amateur Coby Rolida (82-159).

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be accessed by visiting https://portal.lto.gov.ph/ and includes such features as an online driving course, driver’s license application, viewing traffic violations, and other information about transactions with the LTO. (PNA)

an average Filipino’s typical payment pattern. Until a market vendor and tricycle driver can accept digital payments, transitioning to cashless transactions would be difficult for an average Filipino consumer.

turning back, mao na gyud ni paingon na gyud ta sa HPBS under sa katong gitawag nato nga Davao City Public Transport Modernization Program,” Llanos said.

Two weeks ago there was a bus simulation training at LTFRB 11 to equip drivers in preparation for the implementation of HPBS.

“Naa ta’y vendor nga interested muhatag ug ug training for bus simulators. They’re from Canada ug niabot pud sila sa atong opisina ug niagi sa coordination sa DoTr, city government of Davao ug nahimo nga host ang LTFRB 11 kay dinha man gi-hold ang maong activity,” Llanos said. By Maya M. Padillo

Mhark Fernando, who matched 82s, and amateur Christopher Popp, who carded an 81, tied for 49th at 161 but will need to go low to contend for the top 35 for Category 6 berths.

BIG ROUND

Salvador bounces back with 69 as Nakajima grabs lead in PGT Q-School

Veteran pro Elmer Salvador rebounded from a dismal start to fire a sizzling 3 under par 69 on Wednesday and moved inside the elite ten halfway through the Philippine Golf Tour (PGT) Q-School at Splendido Taal in Tagaytay.

Toru Nakajima took command with a gutsy 70 in blustery conditions, building a two-stroke lead over erstwhile leader U Minn Woon and four others.

Nakajima used a hot backside start to recover from an opening 73, birdying the par-5 Nos. 10 and 11 then picking up another stroke on No. 3 while bucking the strong winds.

He fumbled with a bogey on No. 5 for a 36-34, but still seized the solo lead at 143, towing 50 others to the final two rounds of the 72-hole eliminations offering 35 cards for this year’s PGT.

The comebacking Salvador made the biggest jump of the day, rattling off four birdies in a fivehole stretch from No. 2 on his way home to match Woon’s best 69 Tuesday.

From the brink with an opening 80, Salvador moved to joint ninth at 149 with Josh Jorge, who carded a 75.

Woon, who opened with a two-shot lead over Nilo Salahog, actually tried to pull away with birdies on Nos. 2 and 6. But just when thought he had the firm and

dry Splendido layout all figured out, he lost his rhythm and touch in high winds, bogeying Nos. 8 and 9, yielding more strokes on Nos. 12 and 14 and dropping two shots on the par-3 No. 17.

The 28-year-old Malaysian, who vied at home before competing here and will fly to Thailand next week, skied to a 76 and fell into a tie for second at 145 with Gab Manotoc, Russell Bautista, Salahog and Korean Hyun Ho Rho.

Manotoc, a former SEA Games national team member, rebounded from a 74 with a 71, anchoring his fightback with a closing frontside 35 marked by three birdies against two bogeys.

Bautista bucked a two-bogey mishap at the front with three straight birdies from No. 10. But the 22-year-old bidder from Mactan, Cebu wavered with two bogeys against a birdie in the last five holes to settle for a 72.

Rho, who turned pro in Europe last year but who now calls Mount Malarayat his home, mixed two birdies with the same num-