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Sinarimbo said he has alerted local officials near and around the area of operation to be on alert for possible retaliation and diversionary tactics by the armed group.

He theorized that the attack against two soldiers at a checkpoint in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur was a diversionary tactic. The attack left a soldier dead and his companion and a civilian injured (Ferdinandh Cabrera/MindaNews) effects of climate change, including planting trees, saving electricity at home, walking, cycling, or taking public transportation, recycling and throwing away less food.

The Fourth Quarter 2022 Social Weather Survey was conducted from December 10-14, 2022, using face-to-face interviews of 1,200 adults (18 years old and above) nationwide.

Respondents included 300 each in Metro Manila, Balance Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.

The sampling error margins are

±2.8% for national percentages, ±5.7% each for Metro Manila, Balance Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao. (PNA)

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programs is urgently needed.

He said more public covered walkways and waiting sheds must be incorporated into the infrastructure development plans.

“Davao City’s Green Building ordinance should also incorporate and require sufficient ventilation and natural airflow use in building designs,” he said. (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

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ban on open-pit mining for copper, gold, silver and complex ores in December 2021, Yu said Australian mining firms are approaching their investment plans here “cautiously.”

“I suspect that more and more Australian mining companies coming in to see what might be possible for them to partner with local partners or going to try and see if they can secure mining rights in their own right but that going to be a slow move because Australian companies want to do their due diligence and obviously the feasi- bility studies,” she said.

Jubahib also said that the CSU report further indicates that Sarucan, the alleged driver of the PLGU-owned vehicle, may have fallen asleep at the wheel, causing the crash into a school property.

“Furthermore, I find it extremely disheartening that Mr. Silutan has been actively posting “tweets” regarding the issue but has failed to address some critical questions about the incident. If Mr. Silutan can find the time to share his personal opinions on social media, he should certainly be capable of issuing a formal statement to apologize for the incident and clarify the situation,” he added.

The governor urged Silutan to issue a statement as a demonstration of accountability and professionalism by addressing the public’s concerns as the duly elected representative of the youth sector in the province.

“I also call on Mr. Silutan to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation and to cease any attempts to “whitewash” the incident. Such behavior is unbecoming of a public servant, and it is a disservice to the people of Davao del Norte, who deserve transparency and honesty from their elected officials,” Jubahib said.

The envoy said Australian companies for the meantime can explore opportunities in providing mining equipment, technology and services to those companies that have secured mining rights in the Philippines.

“We have the best practice and good results on safety measures as well. They (Australian companies) are the number one choice of many mining companies as their partners and service providers,” Yu added. (PNA)

Established in 2019, the Culture of Security urges Dabawenyos to volunteer themselves for inspections, report suspicious persons, and remind each other of the anti-terrorism policies of the city.

“Nire-request din namin na i-report kaagad sa inyong mga authorities kung may kahina-hinalang tao kayong makikita na umaaligid, mga unattended baggages para magawan ng karapatang action. Please remind all our loved ones and friends specially those who will be going to Davao City to watch the event that there is this Culture of Security that is being implemented in Davao City. Ang inyong cooperation, suporta sa security sector dako ang maitabang aron ma-maintain nato ang peace, security, and order sa Ironman 70.3,” Comia said.

Comia said TF Davao will also continue to implement visibility patrols outside the event area to ensure orderly of the events.

Comia assured that TF Davao as well as contingents from the Philippine Army are ready for the Ironman 70.3. He said TF Davao personnel will be deployed in all the event areas of the Ironman as security support for the Davao City Police Office (DCPO).

He said TF Davao is closely coordinating with the 1001st Brigade in Davao del Norte, which is part of the route for the bike race event of Ironman.

Comia also reminded the public that Davao Region is implementing a gun ban, which started on March 20, 2023 until March 31, 2023. He advised gun owners to deposit their firearms at the checkpoints/borders upon entering the region, specially in Davao City.

By Maya M. Padillo

Pelicans: Valanciunas entered averaging 20.5 points and 15.8 rebounds in his last three games. “JV is a huge part of our offense, so we are making sure he touches the ball,” coach Willie Green said. “It settles us down and we get to the free throw line, and we’re also able to create offense from the post.”

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Education (DepEd) station, Kalayaan Avenue and Lawton Avenue.

“BCDA is expected to identify institutional arrangements as well as develop TOD guidelines for the subway TODs, conceptual plans for the four TOD stations in Fort Bonifacio, and business plans for the TODs near the BGC and the proposed Senate-DepEd stations,” BCDA said.

Sakamoto said the TODs will help the country in attracting investors and generating economic activities near the railway stations.

“This TOD will pave the way to further create business opportunities in and around railway stations. Consequently, the TOD can enhance the attractiveness of the Philippines to potential investors,” he said. (PNA)

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cast for this year to 6 percent from 6.1 percent previously due to the impact of the BSP rate hikes and the challenging global economic developments. (PNA)