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. 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).

Mark Alcazar and 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.