Club Filipino course likely to decide Seniors battle

Manila Southwoods will play in the Championship division of the Philippine Airlines Interclub Senior tournament for the first time next week when the 74th edition gets going in Cebu, and despite winning a title from a similar team tournament last year, the Carmona-based squad is not looking at itself as a solid title contender.

“We are balanced, but not deep,” non-playing skipper Freddie Mendoza said. And when pressed to assess his squad’s chances against traditional powers Canlubang and Luisita, he said: “Our first four is solid, but our last four is iffy at best.”

Southwoods won the Founders Division the last time the Interclub was played before the pandemic, and with the club welcoming Jun Jun Plane into the ranks after a stories Regular Men’s career, expectations are naturally high—especially after winning the Fil-Am in Baguio last December.

National flag carrier Philippine Airlines is the organizer of this prestigious international sporting event which brings players

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Before I go to my main topic, we would like to express our deepest sympathies to the Rubi family. The Rubis are known in Davao for producing outstanding basketball players.

John Sumalinog, a former Holy Cross Crusader like ex-Tanduay point guard Joemer Rubi, posted on FB about the death of Roy Rubi. Basketball community members can pay their respects to one of Davao’s prolific basket- will be a very different feel for a lot of players,” Escaño said. “That’s where teams like Luisita and Canlubang have the edge.” from various countries in PAL’s global network.

“That had a very different format,” Mendoza said, referring to the Fil-Am’s five-to-play, four-to-count format for four days. The Interclub will have eight players per team, with only four players seeing action and the top three scores counting. Players are also limited to playing only two rounds.

Two rounds each at Alta Vista and Club Filipino will be played, and Southwoods stalwart Thirdy Escaño believes that the difference will lie at Club Filipino because of its unpredictable bounces and blind holes.

“If you’re used to playing perfectly-conditioned courses, this

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ball players at the Cosmopolitan and burial ceremony is on February 21, 9 a.m., at the Davao Memorial.

If you can still remember, Roy Rubi played for the ESQ Marketing team that ruled the 1985 Asian Inter-City Basketball Tournament in Jakarta.

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Probably because February is the Black Month celebration that Netflix ran a documentary about Bill Russell, The Legend of the Boston Celtics.

There have been different views as to who is the greatest of all time basketball player, the GOAT.

But we were born in different eras of basketball development, be it in the amateur and professional leagues. If you ask me, I will say it is between Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. See? I could not decide one player who I believe is the greatest of all. Sometimes, I will think of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Larry Bird. 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.

However, if you were able to watch the Netflix documentary of Bill Russell, you might think twice. Players these days have an easy time living the dream. But not for Mr. Russell, who must overcome poverty, racial hatred and even being not appropriately recognized by sportswriters at the start of his career in Boston.

The annual event, considered the country’s unofficial national team championship, was shelved for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the 74th staging of the event is supported by platinum sponsors ABS-CBN Global, Asian Journal, Airbus, and NUSTAR Resort and Casino.

Gold sponsors include Radio Mindanao Network, Mastercard, Primax, University of Mindanao Broadcasting Network, PLDT/Smart, and Konsulta MD.

Joining the event as silver sponsors are Philippine National Bank (PNB), Biocostech, and VISA.

Minor sponsors are Bollore Logistics, Manila Standard, Tanduay Brands International, and Asia Brewery while donors are Department of Tourism, Ogawa, Newport World Resorts, Rolls Royce, and Boeing.

NBA stars recognized the great contributions of Mr.Russell to the sport and to humankind. Yes, he is an outstanding athlete, but he was able to be “The Man” off the court during those turbulent times in the US.

I am encouraging our readers to watch the documentary on Netflix and hopefully, this will encourage our sports stars in Davao to think deeply about what legacy they would leave when they are gone from this world.

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.

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CHARITO N. SANTOS Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Government Department Head II) plants. “Mindanao. Investment hub. It has become their mantra, and it should become our mantra as Mindanawons,” she added.

Currently, under the

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by the CAF include breast cancer, childhood cancer, gynecologic cancer, liver cancer, adult blood cancers, head and neck cancers, lung cancer, and prostate, renal, and urinary bladder cancers.

To avail of the CAF, patients and/or carers must submit the requirements to identified access sites where CAF services are made available. Required documents including prescriptions, treatment protocols, and medical abstracts shall first undergo evaluation before approval and availing of services

Dolendo said that CAF is not only for patients in public hospitals but also for those who are in private leadership of Secretary Mabel Sunga-Acosta as chair, MinDA is Mindanao’s lead agency in coordinating and integrating development efforts that bring about accelerated socio-economic develop- medical facilities.

“Halimbawa empleyado ka, admitted ka in a private hospital and walang pambayad for CT-scan you can actually access SPMC. We will pay for the procedure. Ipaagi sa among social worker, ang social worker namin ang magtawag, hindi siya cash (For example you are an employee, you are admitted in a private hospital and you do not have money to pay for CT Scan you can actually access at SPMC. We will pay for the procedure. You must be assessed first by our social workers and they will make the call. The assistance is not in a form of cash),” Dolendo said, adding that for the program, the

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The Municipal Peace and Order Council will hold a meeting on Friday to tackle the spate of violence in the town.

UNICEF Philippines Deputy Representative Behzad Noubary, in a statement issued Wednesday, said he is deeply concerned over the earlier shooting incident that killed one child and injured two others. The victims were on their way home from school in Pikit.

“Conflict robs children of their life and childhood. Violence threatens children’s lives and well-being. They are denied access to education and essential services, and live in an atmosphere of fear. We need to end violence. Children are zones of peace,” Noubary said.

“Under the Convention on the Rights of the Child and Republic Act No. 7610 or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act, the Philippines including the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has a legal and moral obligation to promote, protect and fulfil the human rights of every child,” he said.

“In situations of violence and conflict children continue to pay a heavy price. Between 2005 and 2020, the United Nations verified over 266,000 grave violations against children in more than 30 conflict situations around the world. In the Philippines, the Secretary General’s report on Children and Armed Conflict in July 2022 revealed that 67 children have been killed and injured between 1

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Romart Longakit and Pfc. Rolly Cabal went missing following their alleged involvement in the killing of Plaza.

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J. MELCHOR B. QUITAIN JR. APPROVED: ______________, 2022

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ATTESTED:

ATTY. FRANCIS MARK H. LAYOG Acting City Administrator

SEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTE City Mayor

MinDA, the board provides strategic direction and guidance for MinDA’s priority programs and projects for Mindanao by ensuring that all goals

NEW... FROM 8 also campaigning against unregulated gambling, and coordinating with different institutions to aid communities.

“We are remain committed to protecting the integrity of the gaming industry as partner advocates for responsible gaming;” added Pacquiao in the affair that saw OKBet showcase its latest innovations, which ment in Mindanao.

Acosta thanked Duterte for providing MinDA a space at the Office of the Vice President Central Office in Mandaluyong City for the institution to have a liaison office in Manila.

SPMC signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Davao Doctors for the PET scan and also One World for the laboratory procedures.

Dolendo added that for the assistance to be accessed, the first requirement is that a patient must be diagnosed with cancer.

“Ang patients muagi gyud sa atong (All patients should go through) social worker of the cancer institute because there are requirements such as medical certificate, medical abstract, the usual requirements because we really have to document it as we are responsible for the fund given to us,” Dolendo said.

January 2020 and 31 December 2021,” he added.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. condemned the attack on the children of Pikit.

“We won’t stop until the culprits face the consequences, there is no space for these killers in this administration especially those killing children,” Abalos said in a statement Thursday.

He said his office is coordinating with National Security Adviser Eduardo M. Año and National Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. to find the suspects behind the attack.

Abalos has also instructed Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr. to lead the investigation. ((Ferdinandh Cabrera/MindaNews)

Last Tuesday, Captain Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson of the 10th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, told Edge Davao that and policies of the agency are consistent with national, regional and local development goals and objectives.

The board shall also ex- included a new collection of electronic games called OKGames.

The company also introduced various upcoming products and services, such as separate platforms for electronic bingo, esports betting, and live casino games. The company likewise inaugurated its flagship branch for OKBet Betting Stations, which are de- they already have a positive development with the disappearance of Cabal. plore sources for financing of priority Mindanao-wide and/or Mindanao-specific inter-regional plans, programs, projects, and activities. (PNA) signed for in-house gaming.

Tito also said that they still haven’t found Longakit.

OKBet also plans to establish outlets in all major cities across different regions of the country before setting its sights on global expansion as it hopes to attract more investors to the country, generate more revenue for the government, and have a greater impact on the Filipino people.