Dr. Vanina Htun-Javier Adult Cancer Clinic

18/09/2025

Tropical Cyclone Update
11PM, September 17, 2025

Tropical Depression slightly intensified as it entered the PAR this Wednesday evening.

At 10 p.m., it was located 1,140 km east of Southeastern Luzon. It now has sustained winds of 55 kph and gustiness up to 70 kph. It is moving west northwestward at 15 kph.

Nando will slowly move northwestward over the Philippine Sea through Saturday and turn west northwestward towards Extreme Northern Luzon from Sunday.

It will not directly affect the country’s weather through the weekend but may stir monsoon rains from Sunday or Monday.

Nando will continuously intensify while moving over the Philippine Sea.

It may reach typhoon strength on Saturday. PAGASA said it is not ruling out further intensification up to super typhoon category before passing close to or over the Batanes-Babuyan area on Tuesday.

The weather bureau may hoist wind signal no. 1 over Northern Luzon as early as Saturday, with Signal No. 5 the highest possible wind warning to be raised during Nando’s passage.

The public is advised to continuously monitor updates on this disturbance. | via Ariel Rojas, ABS-CBN News

18/09/2025

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16/09/2025

GREATNESS: BORN FROM ADVERSITY OR NURTURED BY LOVE?

When we watch the greatest tennis players in history battle it out on the court, it’s hard not to marvel at their raw determination, their endless drive, and their almost superhuman ability to rise in the toughest moments. But behind every champion, there is always a deeper story. And often, it leads us back to FAMILY—the FIRST PLACE where RESILIENCE, COURAGE, and LOVE are either NURTURED or TESTED.

For years, people, I myself included, have debated and questioned the roots of greatness. DOES ADVERSITY ALONE MAKE YOU STRONGER, FORGING THE KIND OF GRIT ONLY HARDSHIP CAN TEACH? Or DOES A STABLE, LOVING HOME PROVIDE THE STEADY FOUNDATION NEEDED TO DREAM BIGGER and CLIMB HIGHER?

When we look at the lives of champions like Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray, versus those of Roger Federer, Jannik Sinner, and Carlos Alcaraz, we see two very different portraits of family life—yet BOTH PATHS HAVE PRODUCED LEGENDS.

Take Rafael Nadal in his memoir, he confessed that his parents’ separation SHOOK HIM TO HIS CORE: “My parents were the pillar of my life and that pillar had crumbled.” That deep fracture in his world became a storm he had to weather, and perhaps, it was in fighting through that storm that Nadal’s unmatched intensity on court was born.

Novak Djokovic tells of growing up in a tiny apartment with his mother—whom he describes as “incredibly strong” and “inspiring” for raising 3 children on her own, while his father though separated from them risked everything, even borrowing from the mafia, to fund Novak’s career. His journey is ONE OF SACRIFICE and SURVIVAL, proof that greatness can emerge from hardships and near-impossible odds.

For Andy Murray, his parents’ split left him with ANXIETY and INNER TURMOIL. Tennis became his refuge—a place where he could pour his unspoken emotions into every swing of the racket. The court was not just a battlefield for trophies; it was his escape, his therapy, his voice.

But then, there’s the other path. THE PATH OF STEADY, NURTURING LOVE.

Roger Federer credits his calm, steady rise to the nurturing freedom his parents gave him. They CARED LESS ABOUT WINNING and MORE ABOUT EFFORT, ATTITUDE, and LEARNING THROUGH MISTAKES. That gentle yet firm support built Federer into not just a champion, but one of the most graceful and enduring icons of the game.

Jannik Sinner calls his parents “PERFECT”—SELFLESS, SUPPORTIVE, and ALWAYS PRESENT. Their quiet strength shaped his humility, his work ethic, and his determination.

And then there’s Carlos Alcaraz, whose family has been his anchor. Their love and belief in him have given him the EMOTIONAL STABILITY TO CARRY THE WEIGHT of FAME AND EXPECTATION at such a young age.

Two very different paths. One shaped by cracks and chaos. The other by love and stability. Yet both have produced greatness.

So it leaves us with a question worth reflecting on: Are the champions who come from happy families simply outliers? OR IS IT PROOF THAT BOTH HARDSHIP AND HARMONY CAN SHAPE SUCCESS IN EQUAL MEASURE?

In a world now where holding a family together often feels harder than ever, and whether our beginnings come from fractured or whole, perhaps the most important lesson is: champions are not just born. They are built—through love, through struggle, and through the courage to turn their story into greatness.

So ask yourself today: what story are you carrying—and how will you rise from it? 🤔🤔🤔

16/09/2025

“The truth is... extremes make you lose yourself. Too much of anything, even the good, can break you.
Learn to protect your heart, manage your energy, and set your limits. Because protecting your peace is not selfish... it's necessary.
Let them say what they want... but don't lose your balance proving your heart. Some peace is louder than any explanation.”
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16/09/2025

Slow success builds character. It teaches you discipline, consistency, and perseverance. It forces you to face rejection, failure, and disappointment, and yet still show up the next day with the same determination. When success comes slowly, you learn the value of patience, the importance of hard work, and the beauty of growth that happens step by step. You gain wisdom, humility, and gratitude because you understand what it took to get there.

Fast success, on the other hand, often builds ego. When everything comes too quickly, without struggle or sacrifice, it creates an illusion that life is always easy. Ego convinces you that you’re above others, that you’ve “arrived,” and that the grind doesn’t apply to you. But ego is fragile, when challenges come, it crumbles because it was never built on a solid foundation.

That’s why slow success is more rewarding. Every delay, every obstacle, every “not yet” moment is secretly shaping you into someone who can handle the weight of blessings when they finally arrive. Slow success ensures you’re not just successful, but also capable of sustaining and appreciating that success.

So don’t envy someone else’s fast rise. Don’t feel discouraged if your journey seems longer than others. The slower the climb, the stronger the person you become. And in the end, character will always outlast ego.

16/09/2025

The City Government of Davao has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with two large fast food chains for a work opportunity program for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Read more: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/davao-city-partners-with-fastfood-chains-to-employ-senior-citizens-pwds

15/09/2025

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday, Sept 15, warned that La Niña could form as early as October, bringing heavier rains, more storms, and heightened risk of floods and landslides in vulnerable areas.

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/09/15/pagasa-warns-la-nina-may-hit-by-october-floods-and-landslides-expected

11/09/2025

Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) President Roland Suico said that the gains of the construction activities, like the 14th edition of PHILCONSTRUCT Mindanao 2025, can be felt more in Mindanao. “The 14th edition of PHILCONSTRUCT Mindanao is not just another trade event bu

05/09/2025

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30/08/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗞𝗨𝗥𝗬𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗔 𝗣𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗟𝗔 𝗞𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗛𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗔 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 ⚠️

Gianunsyo sa Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) nga adunay ipatuman nga scheduled power interruptions sa north, east, west, south, ug downtown areas sa syudad.

📣 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗦𝗮𝘁): 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
Some parts of Corner Cervantes-Lacson St., Gov. Generoso St., Inigo St., near USEP, Obrero, Davao City and nearby areas

📣 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗦𝘂𝗻): 𝟰𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
𝑺𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Anytime between 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM
September 1, 2025 (Mon): 45 minutes
𝑺𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Anytime between 1:00 AM to 3:00 AM

The entire Toril areas going to Carabao Statue, Eden Bayabas, including Lubogan, Tagakpan, and Manambulan; the whole Dumoy areas going to Daliao Toril, including Vales Beach; Libby Road and Toril Memorial via Bago Aplaya Road; the whole Puan areas going to Mercury Ulas; from Carabao Statue, Saavedra Street Toril up to the whole of Binugao areas; as well as Sirawan, Catigan, Davao City, and nearby areas.

From the corner of Gempesaw Street and Ramon Magsaysay Avenue to Leon Garcia Street, from Soliman Street in Agdao going to portions of F. Bangoy Street up to N. Torres Street in Obrero; Sta. Ana Avenue to Lizada Street; Quezon Boulevard to Bolton Bridge, including Bucana, City Hall and the SP Building; as well as portions of Pichon Street and Bolton Extension, Davao City and nearby areas

The entire Maa areas; Diversion Road to Jade Valley, Juliville to Tigatto, Mandug, Callawa, Indangan and all nearby areas; Diversion Road going to Bean Xpress Matina Pangi Diversion and nearby areas; the entire Ecoland area going to MacArthur Highway, MTS, Ateneo Grade School, Ecoland IT Park up to Davao Memorial Park; Quimpo Boulevard from Bolton Bridge going to South Grove; and the whole Tulip Drive up to Walnut Street, Davao City and nearby areas

📣 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗦𝘂𝗻): 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠
From Davao Light Toril Substation going to Crossing Bayabas Toril up to Purok 5 ICC Lubogan Toril, and extending to BC Chicken House including portions of Rasay Street; from Malta Medical Center up to Cebuana Lhuillier, Crossing Bayabas Toril, Davao City and nearby areas

📣 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗦𝘂𝗻): 𝟰𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
𝑺𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Anytime between 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM
𝑺𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Anytime between 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
From corner Tigatto Road entrance to Juliville Subdivision including Victors Valley; From Lapanday Mandug going to Callawa including DDF Mandug, Fatima Mandug; Palos Verdes going to Ciudades up to portion of Acacia, Davao City and nearby areas

📣 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗦𝘂𝗻): 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠
From 796 Mandug Road after DMMA along Panorama going to Ciudades Business Park, including Victors Estate, Tigatto Proper, Sitio Uyanguren, portions of Waan area, Alta Monte Estate, Narra Park, Deca Homes Esperanza, Las Palmas Verdes, Davao City and nearby areas

📣 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗦𝘂𝗻) 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
Some parts of along Catalunan Pequeño Road, NPC Village, Palm Street, Yellowbell Street, Camella Cerritos, Cawa-Cawa, Calinan District, Davao City and nearby areas

📣 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗦𝘂𝗻): 𝟰𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
𝑺𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Anytime between 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
From Nutri Asia Davao Plant going to Crossing Bayabas, Toril, up to Purok 5 ICC Lubogan, including BC Chicken House and portions of Rasay Street, and from Julu Feeds going to Cebuana Lhuillier at Crossing Bayabas, Toril, Davao City and nearby areas

📣 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗦𝘂𝗻): 𝟭 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿
𝑺𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Anytime between 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
From Guiho Road to Davao-Bukidnon Road corner Biao Road (near DCWD Tugbok) via Davao-Bukidnon Road; including Campo Cienco Road; Calinan-Baguio-Cadalian Road via R. Magsaysay Street and Datu Abing Street; along Kalye Apeke and portions of Villafuerte Street.; Davao-Buda National Highway, covering areas of Barangay Lacson, Gumalang, Suawan and Marilog, Davao City and nearby areas

📣 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗠𝗼𝗻): 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
The entire area of Agbisit Subdivision, Hilsha Subdivision, Durian Village, Annie’s Home and Country Village, some parts between De Lara Street and Megaville Street, Calinan, Davao City and nearby areas

📣 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗧𝘂𝗲): 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
Some parts of People’s Village, Maa, Davao City and nearby areas



| via Davao Light and Power Company

28/08/2025

Davao consumers can expect a slight increase in their electricity bills this month as Davao Light and Power Company (Davao Light) announced an adjustment in its residential electricity rates.

Read more: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/slight-electricity-rate-hike-for-aug-sept-billing-bared