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City goverment employees wear face masks outside City Hall dur ing lunch break on Monday . The city government of Davao has an nounced it will comply with the Executive Order, EO 3, issued by Malacañang on Monday allowing voluntary wearing of face mask outdoors except senior citizens and not fully vaccinated persons, which are highly encouraged to keep wearing face masks. Edge Davao
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Mayor Baste says wearing of facemasks outdoors is now optional
Nine NPA rebel leaders surrender in Bukidnon
Since January 2022, the 4ID has assisted 186 for mer rebels in transitioning back to the communities through livelihood pro grams.Meanwhile, in Caban glasan town, Bukidnon, a total of 340 former sup porters of the CPP-NPA-Na tional Democratic Front (NDF) from 34 People’s Or ganizations (POs) received livelihood assistance from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in col laboration with the 88th Infantry Battalion (88IB) on Sept.Under8. ELCAC, DTI has launched the “Pangkabu hayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa Program,” which aims to help the benefi ciaries to generate income through different liveli hoodTheprograms.POsreceived live lihood packages such as agriculture and veterinary supplies, stocks for a “sa ri-sari” store, and a rice supply chain worth PHP2.5 million.The CPP-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, Euro
The 4th Infantry Di vision (4ID) of the Philippine Army on Sunday commended the troops of the 1st Special Forces Battalion (1SFBn) and the 403rd Infantry Brigade (403rd IBde) for the voluntary surrender of nine ranking leaders of the Communist Party of Philip pines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in Valencia City, Bukidnon.The surrenderrers were identified as Raquel Dahoyla, 41; Joen Morales, 30; Daniel Layanan, 23; Mary Jean Cololot, 28; Nel bert Binungkasan, 26; War ren A. Balanse, 30; Walisa C. Tinampakan, 28; Marlon Ampoan, 21; and Rey Una bia,They25. surrendered to the 1SFBn led by Lt. Col. Roger Anthony Nuylan on Sept. 8. They also turned in six high-powered firearms consisting of three M16 rifles, two AK47 rifles, and one M1 Carbine rifle.
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Duterte ordered the city to abide by the order for voluntary wearing of face masks outdoor as stipulated in Executive Order No. 03 issued by Malacañang on Mon day.
403IBde, said the longing to see their families and family prompted the nine rebel leaders to surrender.
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had mixed feeling about this“Welldevelopment.thepandemic is not yet over and since naa ko sa health sector, I still prefer to wear a mask specially in crowded and closed places not until mag level zero na gyud ta,” Audan told Edge Davao.
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Nur Misuari, founding chair of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) welcomes Bangsamoro Chief Minis ter and chair of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim in his residence in Davao City on Sunday afternoon, 11 September 2022, marking the first time in over two decades that the leaders of
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Mayor Baste says wearing of facemasks outdoors is now optional
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“This initiative was conceptualized to make sure that the people are oriented towards what the government offers and, to an extent, save them the hassle of traveling to the BARMM Government Cen ter in Cotabato City just to
“Upon surrender, they were made to undergo medical checkups before being processed at Valencia City Police Station. Indeed, it is fulfilling to assist and see returning misguided brothers reunited with their families,” he said.
avail of the bureaucracy’s services,” he said in a state ment.The available services during the upcoming event are relief distribution, dis tribution of agri-fisheries inputs, free medical con sultation, distribution of medicines, free business registration and business counseling, and legal ser vices, among others.
But he said when in the open air it can be optional as long as the area is not crowded.
the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) and the exist ing city ordinance related to this will be put on hold.
Dr. Ashley Lopez, head of the City Health Office (CHO), said the minimum public health standards (MPHS) amendment from
“Buong region ng BARMM, outside na com munities na kung saan
Armed Conflict),” he said.
mayroong Bangsamoro, ay naabot ng Office of the Chief Minister through dif ferent ministries, agencies, and offices (The entire re gion of BARMM, outside communities where there are people of the Bang samoro, could be reached by the Office of the Chief Minister through different ministries, agencies, and offices),” Antok said.
In a statement, Maj. Gen. Wilbur Mamawag, 4ID commander, said the gov ernment has (toderconvergencethegram.sivetheterbackindemonstrated”“consistentlyitssincerityacceptingformerrebelsintosocietywithbetopportunities,throughEnhancedComprehenLocalIntegrationPro“WearenowreapingpeacedividendsofoureffortsuntheTaskForceELCACEndLocalCommunist
The Bangsamoro Au tonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), through its dif ferent agencies, is bringing its services to Basilan prov ince in the last week of Sep tember.Ina statement Satur day, BARMM said the Office of the Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim, through its Proj ect Tulong Alay sa Bang samorong Nangangailan gan (TABANG), will lead the upcoming event in Basilan.
will not have to wait until December as Mayor Sebastian “Baste”
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both fronts sat down to talk with each other. “This is a symbol of our unity,” said Ebrahim. Misuari added, “and solidarity.” MindaNews photo by GREGORIO C. BUENO
on Monday Executive Or der No. 03 “allowing the voluntary wearing of face masks in outdoor settings and reiterating the contin ued implementation of the Minimum Public Health Standards during the State of Public Health Emergen cy relative to the Covid-19 pandemic.”Dr.Ricardo Audan, medical center chief of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC),
Tomanda Antok, TA BANG project manager, said the project is a con vergence activity of the various BARMM ministries, to bring all its government services to the people.
“Sa ating mga kaba bayan, lagi pong iniisip
Col. Ted Dumosmog, an officer in charge of
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Aformer lair of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) will be developed into a protected area by the De partment of Environment and Natural Resources in Region 11 (DENR-11) fol lowing a declaration that it is now free of insurgents.
“Karo kaayo didto na ang isa ka driver once na makakita nga na naay na gagamit sa pedestrian lane kailangan mu-yield or muhunong siya ug pa tabokon ang atong pedes trians,” he said.
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PMR encompasses Davao del Norte in Region 11 (Davao) and Bukidnon in Region 10 (Northern Mindanao). Almost 32,000 hectares are under Davao del Norte, with the munic
It is the last remaining old-growth and residual forest in Davao del Norte and is the headwater source of the Tagum-Libu ganon River, Lasang River and Davao DENR-11River.conducted an assessment and site observation of the bio physical features of the PMR last month, studying geological formation, hy drologic value, vegetative cover, types of ecosystems, and identification of flora andDENRfauna. said it found different plant species as well as various types of birds, bats and insects.
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Among the renovated and refurbished facilities are a building contain ing the office, conference room, library, computer room, and chapel, as well as two dormitories, and another building contain ing the kitchen, mess hall, infirmary, and baking room. Also renovated are the reception and work ing area of the staff. Last ly, the infirmary was also provided with medical supplies and equipment.
Davao Light, Aboitiz turn over refurbished Boystown building
The Pantaron Moun tain Range (PMR) was a haven for the communist NPA for many years as its lush jungle was a good cover during military op erations.Maj. Gen. Nolasco Mempin, commander of the 10th Infantry Division, told the Philippine News Agency on Sunday that af ter their successful coun terinsurgency campaign through the help of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), they are ready to trans form PRM into a peaceful and sustainable area.
Duterte’s call to the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), Highway Patrol Group (HPG), and Land Transportation Office 11 (LTO 11) to strict ly implement rules of pedestrian lanes in Davao City, LTO 11 moved to intensify its monitoring against reckless drivers.
He said some drivers have been apprehended because they do not know how to yield or give way when pedestrians are crossing.“Continue atong mon itoring sa pag protektar sa
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“The proposal of DENR to declare the Pantaron Range as a protected area will further intensify our campaign to prevent the resurgence of the commu nist NPA,” Mempin said.
Following Mayor Sebastian “Baste”
He also said drivers should not use the side walk as a spot to overtake or park because it is for pe destrians.Yarraalso said they also apprehend drivers whose car tires are resting on the pedestrian“Aroundlanes.25to 30 me
“The DENR will contin ue to put conscious efforts to preserve the Pantaron Mountain Range, its natu ral ecosystems including the wildlife species habit uating in it,” DENR-11 said in aThestatement.agency also cau tioned against persistent threats and said securing the environment, natural resources, and ecosystem services is always a chal lenge.“We are calling for the participation and com mitment of our partner agencies, stakeholders, and lowland and upland communities to help car
“Gi-turnover namo ug isa ni sa major proj ects namo. Among gita bangan ang Boystown Davao. This facility is organized para sa mga kabatan-onan nga maha tagan ug opportunity na maka-eskwela ug para ma uplift ang ilang living condition,” said Fermin Edillon, head for Repu tation Enhancement De partment of DLPC, during Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Davao on Monday.
ger Velasco, president, and COO of DLPC said the restored and improved facilities serve as the company’s support to the vision and cause of Boystown Davao, in its desire to help underpriv ileged boys in the streets by providing them shel ter and Boystowneducation. Davao, which is being managed by the Welfare Action Foundation of Davao, aims to provide a com
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LTO 11 acts on Mayor Baste’s call to monitor reckless drivers
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The turnover cere mony was graced by for mer President Rodrigo Duterte, Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, and Sa bin Aboitiz, president, and CEO of the Aboitiz
Michael Ervin Yarra, hearing officer/TRO-Trans portation Regulation Of ficer of LTO 11, explained that reckless driving means when you risk people’s lives and do not obey the traffic and pedestrian rules.
Erique Mendoza of Sokka Gakai International promotes during Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Davao on Monday the upcoming 10th Anniversary of Davao Peace Fair on September 20-21 at Felcris Centrale in time for the International Day of Peace. Edge Davao
avao Light and Pow er Company (DLPC) Inc. and Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. turned over P8 million pesos worth of renovated and refurbished facilities to Boystown Davao in Purok 47, Barangay Ma-a, Davao City over the weekend.
He said this is based on Republic Act 4136, also known as the Land Trans portation and Traffic Code.
‘Insurgent-free’ Pantaron Mountain Range eyed as protected area
atong pedestrians when it comes na magtabok sila sa atong pedestrian lanes. Everyday base sa atong ma-receive diri sa opera tions division naa gihapon mga drivers, motorsiko o four wheel na mga sakyanan, nga naay ma-ap prehend tungod dili kabalo mu-yield or muhatag ug lu gar pag mutabok ang atong mga pedestrians,” he said over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on Monday.
“May mga pag-aaral na na kapag ang bata naump isahan sa mga ganitong klaseng pagkain, ‘pag laki nila obese din sila and pu mapasok na ‘yung risk nila sa iba’t ibang mga non-communicable diseas
The effort was imple mented under the DAR’s Linking Smallholder Farm ers (LinkSFarmM) project in partnership with the local government unit and private entities. (PNA)
Department of Health (DOH) is pushing for addition al taxes on junk food and sweetened beverages, as it seeks to address obesity in the country and boost revenues for the universal healthcareAccordingprogram.toDOH Of ficer in Charge Maria Ro sario Vergeire, imposing additional taxes on the said products would lessen con sumption, as seen when taxes were imposed on al coholic drinks and tobacco
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”Thesaid.collective insights of leaders give everyone a level of confidence on how to plan their journey, where they are lagging, as well as what could set them apart. I also hope the government will take heed of these sen timents as the private sec tor is simply an invaluable and indispensable partner to achieving success in na tion building and global competitiveness,”
Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has linked the North Cotabato farmers to an institutional buyer of cardava bananas so that they could have a steady market for their agricultural pro
Fermin Edillon, Reputation Enhancement Department Head Davao Light and Power Co. (DLPC), says during this week’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Davao that the increasing power cost won’t affect the operation of its Best Buses, the company’s buses run by electric and offering free ride, as the project will continue due to the public’s need for alternative mass transportation. Edge Davao
said the additional reve nue will be used to finance the Universal Healthcare Law which automatically enrolls all Filipino citizens under the National Health Insurance“GanitoProgram.po‘yung gus to nating makita [This is what we want to see] in the coming years, that these sin taxes can fund the dif ferent interventions that we do to provide universal healthcare for everybody,” she said.
to have a steady market for their products and make their lives “Linkingbetter.them with the institutional market is part of the DAR’s support ser vices intervention to ensure that we could help boost the agricultural sector in the countryside,” she said.
Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II Charish Paña said the DAR trained ARICCO as a consolidator of clusters of smallholder cardava ba nana farmers from baran gays Naje, Malibatuan and Doroluman so that they can
products.“Alam po nating lahat na ang sweetened beverag es at saka ‘yung junk food can contribute to obesity or overweight, and these con tributing factors become lifestyle-related factors,” she said on Sunday.
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The Management As sociation of the Philippines and its partner PwC Phil ippines’ PwC MAP 2022 Philippine CEO survey said company leaders have re newed optimism on the country’s continued eco nomic recovery as they seek transparency from the government to boost growth.Atleast 119 CEOs in the country have participated in the survey, PwC Philip pines chairman and senior partner Roderick Danao said.“As the COVID crisis comes to a soft close, we congratulate them for re maining optimistic while keeping their eyes peeled for unexpected disruptions and opportunities,” Danao said.Despite the optimism, according to the study, 52 percent of the CEOs believe it would take more than 2 years for the Philippine economy to recover fully
from the Corruption,pandemic.lower in vestments, political uncer tainty, inflation and rising oil prices are among the factors that could delay the country’s recovery, the studyTheshowed.survey also asked business leaders about their recommendation to the new administration under President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. Accountability and transparency, fight against corruption and attracting foreign investments should be the priorities of the new administration, the respon dents
DAR helps NoCot farmers sell banana to institutional buyer
The DAR linked the Arakan River Irrigators Credit Cooperative (ARIC CO) of Naje, Arakan to Lib erty Fruits Inc., at Mua-an Kidapawan City for them to directly conduct collective marketing for their fresh cardava banana products.
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es,” she (Weadded.all know that sweetened beverages and junk food can contribute to obesity or being over weight, and these contrib uting factors become life style-related factors. There have been studies that if children start to consume these kinds of food, they grow up to be obese and are at risk from non-com municable diseases.)
DOH wants additional taxes on junk food, sweetened beverages
Almost 90 percent of CEOs in the country are confident of see ing revenue growth in the next 12 months, a study re leased Monday showed.
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The DOH has yet to provide a specific proposal on the taxes, but Vergeire
collectively sell their banan as to have a just and more reasonable price for their products.“After a series of con sultations and planning with the Arakan Munici pal Agriculturist, ARICCO was able to start their test marketing with a collec tive volume of 8,890 kilos of fresh cardava banana,” she said in a news release on Saturday.Pañasaid the DAR would sustain its assistance to the farmers to allow them
This is the lowest in 13 months since FDI net in flows stood at $455 million in May 2021.
PLDT backs SIM card registration; invests almost P3 billion in cybersecurity in 2021
“We want to make sure that we have security and supply reliability, we con tinue to do that. The other thing is efficiency in terms of everything that we do. Making sure that we have capital discipline, manage cashflow really well,” she said.On Sep. 13, prices of lo cal petroleum products will be lower by up to 1.70 per liter for kerosene, P1.45 per liter for diesel and P0.45 per liter for gasoline.
Global prices of oil have been impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and is now also moving with the fear of recession in the US and other energy concerns across the globe.
Smart and PLDT said they’re working with au thorities and regulators as SMS-linked scams continue to evolve. Recent spam mes
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corded at $471 million in June, 51.5% lower than the $971 million in June 2021, and down from the $742 million in May.
Both the National Bu reau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police are investigating the matter and are expected to release their findings in the coming weeks.Lawmakers are also in vestigating the “alarming” rise in personalized text scam.
“In June 2022, FDI net inflows declined follow ing the drop in non-resi dents’ net investments in
BSP: FDI net inflows drops to 13-month low in June
that as the pump prices are changing, the consumer behavior is also changing in terms of choice on whether they go full tank or not in terms of looking at more efficient ways to get from point A to point B,” she add ed.
“We reiterate our readi ness to work hand-in-hand with the government, es pecially in protecting Fili pino consumers. We also welcome any opportunity to support the legislative process and contribute to the crafting of the bill’s im plementing rules and regu lations,” he added.
$215 million, down from $544 million in May and $764 million in June 2021.
The House Informa tion and Communication Technology panel on Sept. 5 approved House Bill 14 or the proposed “Act Re quiring The Registration of Subscriber Identity Module Cards.”“Consumer online pro tection has always been one of Smart’s advocacies. Safeguarding our custom ers against fraud is part of our commitment to ensure leveled-up customer expe rience,” said PLDT Inc and Smart president and CEO Alfredo Panlilio said.
“This muted the in crease in their net invest ments in equity capital and reinvestment of earnings,” it added.Net investments in debt instruments for the month were recorded at
A PLDT official earlier said the approval of the SIM card registration bill could significantly help in eradi cating SMS-link fraudulent activities.The National Privacy Commission in its report said the information used to send personalized scam messages was unlikely col lected from a data breach or contact-tracing forms.
Volatility of petroleum product prices is changing the behavior of consum ers when it comes to the purchase size of gas products, Pilipinas Shell country head Lorelie Quiambao-Osial said Monday.
“We see the economy opening up, you see the borders opening up, hybrid work but at the same time, because of the volatility in prices that is also changing consumer behavior and consumer lyQuiambao-Osialconsumption,”said.“Nowevertheweekbasis,youbasicallysee
strategy” to ensure that the business remains resilient to shocks, the official said.
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Quiambao-Osia said.
In the Philippines, ad justments in prices are announced weekly, which means consumers’ be havior also changes often,
Foreign direct invest ments (FDIs) into the Philippines slipped to a 13-month low in June as there were less invest ments in debt instru ments during the month, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported Monday.Data released by the central bank showed that FDI net inflows were re
Despite the volatili ty in the space, Pilipinas Shell in the first half reg istered a net income of P7.8 billion, which is up by 250Pilipinaspercent.Shell will con tinue with its expansion and energy transition plans as well as its “refocused
PLDT Inc and itCommunicationsSmartsaidwelcomedaHouse of Representatives commit tee’s approval of the new SIM card registration bill.
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debt instruments of their local affiliates due to high er repayments during the month,” the BSP said in an accompanying statement.
Oil firms announces another round of cuts in the pump prices of petroleum products, marking the second straight week of rollbacks.
Volatile pump prices sway consumer behavior: Shell
sages have become more personalized and now in clude the full name of some users.Smart said it had also intensified its own efforts against malicious text mes sages to defend consumers. The telco is blocking smish ing messages as well as URLs linked to illegal activi ties, it PLDTsaid.and Smart said nearly P3 billion was invest ed in cybersecurity infra structure in 2021.
Net investments in equity capital increased to $131 million from $91 million in May and $93 million in June 2021, while reinvestment of earnings climbed to $124 million from $106 million in May and $108 million
In our book, Eala just wiped out all victory speeches delivered by a Filipino athlete. It could even eclipse winning lines by our Miss Universe titleholders.
For standing up proudly when asked to speak before a global audi ence, Eala deserves out highest respect and admiration.
On Monday Executive Order No. 03 the voluntary wearing face masks in outdoor settings the continued implementation of the Minimum Public Health Standards the State of Public Health Emergency relative the Covid-19 pandemic:
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What made Eala stand out is the way she handled the victory and her emphatic display of national pride. Two weeks after the country cel ebrated the annual “Buwan ng Wika” or National Language Month, the
teen tennis phenom took down No. 2 seed Lucie Havlick ova of the Czech Republic, 6-2, 6-4, in the finals at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. On her way to becoming the first Filipino to win a Grand Slam singles title, Eala did not drop a single set.
Another sports heroine has made the country proud.
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Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy standout delivered a victory address in Filipino which we believe should be immortalised in our history.
allowing
“So, hindi lang ito panalo ko. Panalo natin itong lahat.”
Eala joins elite bunch of Filipino women athletes who have brought significant triumphs in recent times. We begin with Hdilyn Diaz who won the first Olympic gold for the country last year, Yuka Saso who won the US Open Women’s Golf title in 2021, the Philippine Women’s Football Team who made it to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and won the Asian Football Federation title last month.
“Buong puso ko itong ipinaglaban hindi lang para sa sarili ko kundi para makatulong din ako sa kinabukasan ng Philippine tennis.
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“Unang-una gusto kong magpasalamat sa pamilya ko. Kasi, kung di para sa kanila, hindi ko talaga ito kakayanin. Maraming salamat din sa lahat ng nagdasal at nagsuporta sa akin. Sa aking mga sponsors…….sa aking team, at Rafael Nadal Academy…maraming, maraming salamat po!
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Well the pandemic is not yet over and since naa ko sa health sector, I still prefer to wear a mask specially in crowded and closed places not until mag level zero na gyud ta.
Mabuhay ka, Alex!
Alex Eala, all of 17 years old, brought the Philippines to the summit of tennis greatness after she won the US Open Girls tennis title on Sun day
DR. RICARDO AUDAN Chief, Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC)
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It sure eased the pain of losing our very own former Asia’s sprint queen Lydia de Vega who died last July.
Alex Eala and the pride in one’s language
“Radiation treatment, the second major option, may be as effective as surgery and is often used in combination with it,” Dr. Smith wrote, adding that it car ries risks similar to surgery in terms of incontinence and impo tence.“Lower on the list is a prom ising new treatment – though far from the most effective – in which the cancerous cells are freezekilled,” wrote Dr. Smith. “It can be used together with other thera pies, but it’s more common when the cancer has spread.”
“Prostate cancer is the result of an abnormal growth of cells in a man’s prostate gland that is locat ed below the bladder and in front of the rectum,” unilab.com.ph says.
seafarer’s illness was the direct result of the demands of his shipboard employment con tract and the hostile treatment and mental trauma in the hands of German ship officers. This led to his nervous breakdown and untimely repatriation to the Philippines.TheCourt noted the trauma under the POEA contract is not limited to physical in nature but the same may involve mental or emotional hurt, damage or loss sustained. The word “trau ma” is defined as “a bodily in jury caused by a physical force applied from without or a dis ordered psychic or behavioral state resulting from stress or injury.”The seafarer’s disability is not only physical but mental as well because of the severe depression, mental torture, an guish, embarrassment, anger, sleepless nights and anxiety that befell(Atty.him. Gorecho heads the seafarers’ division of the Sapalo Velez Bundang Bulilan law offic es. For comments, e-mail info@ sapalovelez.com, or call 09175025808 or 0908-8665786)
The key to beating prostate cancer is early diagnosis. And this can be done, according to the health department, through a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test or the infamous gloved-finger rectal examination.
SEPTEMBER IS PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH HENRYLITO D. TACIO THINK ON THESE!
These bills provide for the protection of the Filipino sea farers’ rights to just terms and conditions of work and safe and secure workplace that complies with safety standards; self-or ganization and engage in col lective bargaining; educational advancement and training at reasonable and affordable costs; relevant information; free legal
Three years earlier, singer Eu gene Villaluz, who rose to fame
upon bullying issues.
September is known as Pros tate Cancer Awareness Month.
men.Signs and symptoms of ad vanced prostate cancer (late-
The following symptoms can also be observed: increas ing shortness of breath while doing activities previously well tolerated; low-impact fracture of bone(s) without a lot of traumas (or broken bone or bones from minor trauma); and swelling of the legs related to obstruction of the lymph tissue by prostate can cer.
“Obeselevels.men also have higher chances of developing advanced forms of prostate cancer,” unilab. com.ph warns.
consultation; and have access to communication facilities.
That year, 8,242 new cases of prostate cancer were recorded with 3,164 deaths.
While the physical effect of harassment and bullying is fairly easy to identify on account of the obvious external signs, the same cannot be said of their emotional effects which are often denied or distorted.InCabuyoc vs. Inter-Orient Navigation (G.R. No. 166649, November 24, 2006), the Su preme Court ruled that the
Basedcancer.onthe data released by the Global Cancer Observatory in 2020, prostate cancer is the fifth leading cancer site and the third leading cause of cancer deaths among Filipino males.
“The most conservative choice is surgical removal of the wal nut-sized gland, but this comes
The neophyte young seafar er’s grave illness was directly caused by the unprofessional and inhumane treatment, as well as the physical, psychological, and mental abuse inflicted upon him by his superiors.
The Supreme Court has also issued decisions that touched
Can prostate cancer be pre vented? Dr. Jaime S.D. Songco, of the Urologic Oncology Section of Makati Medical Center, recom mends a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables. “Avoid fatty food and choose natural sources of vita mins over supplements,” he sug gested.Research suggests diets high in meat and high-fat dairy may increase the risk of prostate can cer, he said. He also recommends his patients to exercise regularly.
Seafarers are susceptible to mental health issues due to ha rassment and bullying that can take a wide variety of forms, ranging from physical or verbal aggression, ill-treatment, cy ber-bullying or sexual discrimi nation. There is even a high risk of suicide for seafarers with psy chosis.The pending bills on Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers seek to institutionalize mechanisms to address harassment and bul lying while on board the vessel.
stage prostate cancer) that has already spread from the prostate gland to elsewhere in the body include: a new dull, then progres sively severe, pain in the bones, especially in the low back; unex plained weight loss, and fatigue.
DENNIS R. GORECHO RIGHTS
Prostate cancer is said to be slow-growing. In the early stage, it is usually asymptomatic. But in some instances, the early-stage of the disease may have the fol lowing signs and symptoms: frequent urination (during the day and/or at night), difficulty in starting (hesitancy), maintaining, or stopping the urine; and a weak or interrupted urine stream.
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at great risk of losing sexual func tion or becoming incontinent,” wrote Time’s Dr. Ian K. Smith.
In Career Phils. vs Godinez (G.R. No. 206826, October 2, 2017), the Court noted that a seafarer’s psychosis, severe de pression or schizophrenia may be considered compensable due to the work-related stressful en vironment on board the vessel.
Other symptoms: straining to urinate, inability to urinate, loss of control of urination, difficulty urinating when standing (requir ing sitting during urination), pain with urination or ejaculation, and blood in the urine or in the se
As part of national observance, the Department of Health in col laboration with various agencies and specialty medical societies promote awareness about the disease as well as help the public – particularly men – understand the ways to prevent and detect prostate
It was aggravated by their failure and refusal to provide timely medical and/or profes sional intervention, and their neglect and indifference to his condition even as it was deterio rating before their very eyes
MAGNA CARTA FOR FILIPINO SEAFARERS AND BULLYING
In 2015, the Philippine Can cer Society (PCS) reported that about 6 in 10 cases are diagnosed in men aged 65 or older.
“The prostate is an essential part of the male reproductive system that produces fluids that protects the sperm cells in semen.”
PINOY MARINO
Career opportunities shall be promoted, and appropriate working and living conditions shall be guaranteed equally among male and female seafar ers.Seafarers shall be protected against all forms of harassment and bullying while on board theirShipownersships. and manning agencies shall ensure protection to seafarers against harassment and bullying on board ships by establishing helplines and griev anceInmechanisms.reality,however, many seafarers, are reluctant to file complaints due to the so-called “blacklisting”, a practice used to prevent certain seafarers from beingAsideemployed.from Senator Tulfo ,
Specifically, the bills mandate that seafarers shall have the right to be protected from discrimina tion on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, or political opinion, as well as on the basis of disable ment, taking into consideration the inherent requirements of the particular undertaking.
Senator Raffy Tulfo presided over the hearing of the proposed legislations that aim to improve Filipino seafarers’ working con ditions, terms of employment, career prospects, and provide opportunities to harness their potentials to the fullest.
There are several treatments available against prostate cancer.
other proponents of the Magna Carta in the Senate include Sen ators Risa Hontiveros, Sonny Angara , Joel Villanueva, Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. , Jinggoy Estra da, Miguel Zubiri, Win Gathca lian, Grace Poe, Loren Legarda, and Bong Go.
Prostate cancer has some thing to do with age. Most – more than 80% -- of the men diag nosed with prostate cancer, stud ies showed, are older. In the PCS study, it was found that the aver age age at the time of diagnosis was 66 years “Historically,old.most men found out that they had prostate can cer when it was advanced, and they died a few years later,” said Senate Bill 1018 which Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid filed. “This explains why the average age of
Years later, several versions were filed by legislators that considered legal developments both locally and internationally.
The first version of the pro posed Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers was the by-product of the National Seafarers Confer ence in 2002, which was held at the Manila Hotel and organized by the Stella Maris Philippines in coordination with the Office of Senator Ramon Magsaysay Jr.
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when he sang with the group the New Minstrels in the ‘70s, also succumbed to prostate cancer.
death from prostate cancer is so near the average age of diagno sis.”Another factor that may put a man at risk is genetics. If you have a family member or relatives who have had prostate cancer before, then you are most likely to have it, too.According to unilab.com.ph, if you have taken dietary supple ments which contain high doses of vitamin E over long periods of time also put you at high risk. Unhealthy lifestyle like bad eat ing may also potentially increase your risk
These include the Maritime Labour Convention of 2006 (MLC 2006) that sets out sea farers’ rights to decent condi tions of work, and embodies all up-to-date standards of existing international maritime labour conventions. MLC 2006 is also called Seafarers’ Bill of Rights and the fourth pillar of interna tional maritime law.
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One of the famous personali ties who died of prostate cancer was Dennis Regino Magloyuan Magdaraog or more popularly known as April Boy Regino. He died on November 29, 2020 after a long battle with the disease.
on Monday issued an executive order (EO) allowing the voluntary
The
Malacañang on Monday issued an executive order (EO) allowing the voluntary wearing of face masks in outdoor settings, particularly in open spaces and non-crowded outdoor areas with good ventilation.
Since the pandemic started, the World Health Organization emphasized the wearing of face
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wearing of face mask is protection against other com municable diseases and not just coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), a health expert said Monday.
In a televised public briefing, Philippine Foun dation for Vaccination Ex ecutive Director Dr. Lulu Bravo echoed the advice of
WHY WE NEED TO WEAR FACE MASKS
Aside from Covid-19, masks also protect us from other contagious diseases, says expert
well-fitted face masks should be a part of a comprehen sive approach which include physical distancing, washing of hands regularly, and en suring good ventilation of indoor spaces. (PNA)
as a key measure to reduce the transmission of Covid-19 and save lives.
Department of Health offi cer-in-charge Maria Rosa rio Vergeire to wear masks whether it is required or not.
The immunocompro mised and the most vulner able population, she said, need to have protection against these diseases which could be Malacañangfatal.
wearing of face masks in out door settings, particularly in open spaces and non-crowd ed outdoor areas with good ventilation.TheEO will be effective immediately since it has been published in the Official Gazette.Under the EO, those who have yet to complete their primary Covid-19 vaccina tion series, senior citizens, and andtheastheOrganizationstarted,low-riskforalesEmergingTaskcouraged”personsimmunocompromisedarestill“stronglyentousefacemasks.Earlier,theInter-AgencyFortheManagementofInfectiousDiseasrecommendedtheoptionuseoffacemaskoutdoorslow-riskindividualsinsettings.SincethepandemictheWorldHealthemphasizedwearingoffacemasksakeymeasuretoreducetransmissionofCovid-19savelives.Itsaidthewearingof
“Basta kayo ay may co morbidity, immunocompro mised, meron kayong sakit na cancer, transplant patient, ‘yun pong talaga may edad na, medyo vulnerable, maski hindi Covid, ‘yan po ay nan gangalaga sa mga maysakit na maaari kayong mahawa gaya po ng trangkaso (If you have comorbidity, immu nocompromised, you have cancer, you’re a transplant patient, elderly, vulnerable, even not Covid-19, face mask protects you from diseases like flu),” she said, noting that it is currently the flu season.
EDGEDAVAO HEALTH masks
“Maski hindi po Covid, maaari kayong magkaroon ng symptoms ng ubo, sipon, tsaka pneumonia (Even if it is not Covid-19, you can have symptoms like cough, colds and pneumonia),” she said.
of us aim to be at the top. Trying our very best to be the greatest, the best, the ultimate, the extraordinary.
that being at the highest altitude of life is both fulfilling and lonely. One gets to have the privilege of fame, money, trav el abroad, fancy belongings but also has the lack of life’s spices such as love, hap piness and sense of belongingness that people at the lower echelons of the so ciety get to experience every single day.
So ask yourself, are you going to aim to be number one despite the burden of being alone, or just an ordinary achiever but enjoying happy and contented life?
ATALONETHETOP
Being at the top is like living alone at a high-rise residential condomini um. You get to experience and enjoy a bird’s eye view perspective. You see all things underneath you - rusty and dilapidated roofs, busy streets, build ings, basketball courts, and even pov erty.But there is a long standing notion
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This is true in most aspects in life, be it in education, politics, sports, work, business or social standing.
It’s a matter of choice when it’s tough having the best of both worlds-being at the top and happy at the same time.
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UN Forum concludes urgent global climate finance
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“Urgent delivery of needsbased climate finance on loss and damage is crucial to transformative climate ac tions by at-risk developing nations. Gone are the days of empty commitments – now is the time to implement, to deliver actions with results,” said VCED Borje.
Senators Mark Villar, Sonny Angara, Pia Cayetano, Fran cis Tolentino and Bato dela Rosa all manifested their commitment of support to the sports agency, the FIBA World Cup 2023 hosting and Philippine sports in general.
Afactors.2020study conduct ed by the National Tax Research Center (NTRC) showed that the country could raise as much as P72.97 billion from a 20% excise tax collection on junk food, P54.73 billion from 15%, and P36.48 bil lion from Meanwhile,10%.
“Dili na muhulat ang LTO na naay mabanggaan or ma damage dinha before sila mudakop. It is expected na ang mga drivers aware sila na kanang pedestrian
Citing President Ferdi nand Romualdez Marcos Jr.’s commitment to prior itize measures to address climate change, VCED Bor je emphasized the Philip pines’ principled support for the “creation of an en abling global environment for urgent and accessible climate finance.”
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ra said.Meanwhile, the CEOs have said the likely key driv er of economic growth in the Philippines could be in frastructure development, domestic consumption and government spending.
developing countries, toward a low-greenhouse gas emis sions and globalemphasizedriaandSecretarydevelopment.climate-resilientAttheTED3closing,ofEnvironmentNaturalResources,MaAntoniaYulo-Loyzagathat“withouttransformationand
my expanded by 7.4 per cent in the second quarter, following the revised 8.2 percent growth in the first 3 months of the year.
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schedule for convergence activities for the towns of Guindulungan and Barira in Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Spe cial Geographic Area (SGA), Davao region, Zamboangga Sibugay, and other nearby Bangsamoro communi ties has yet to be finalized. (PNA)
face mask will continue to be worn in indoor private or public establishments including in public trans portation by land, air, or sea, and indoor settings where physical distancing cannot be maintained.
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the Tax Re form for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law signed by former Presi dent Rodrigo Duterte in 2017 mandates a P6-perliter excise tax on bev erages using caloric and non-caloric sweeteners, and P12 per-liter tax on beverages using high-fruc
Some P155 billion in revenue was used to fi nance the Universal Health care Law in the country this year, as Vergeire said this was part of the gov ernment’s strategy to reg ulate and control lifestyle risk
The DOF last month also said it will pursue tax es on single-use plastics, in line with sustainable devel opment goals.
The Communist Party of the Philippines - NPA is listed as a terrorist or ganization by the Unit ed States, the European Union, the United King dom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines.TheNational Demo cratic Front was also for mally designated as a ter rorist organization by the Anti-Terrorism Council on June 23, 2021, citing it as
and mentioned instances when success was attained because people came to gether behind the flag.
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The Philippine econo
toward efficient delivery of climate finance for at-risk de veloping nations, including finance for loss and damage.
sions “will go beyond dollars and cents” and it will outline “recommendations for ac tions that will affect the lives and livelihood of nations.”
ry through the endeavor. After all, attaining sustain able natural resources and a functional ecosystem needs a full range of help from everyone,” DENR-11 said.In a recent interview, Arian Jane Ramos, former secretary of the NPA’s Guerrilla Front 55 based in Southern Mindanao, said the Pantaron Range was used by rebels for sheltering and camping. Ramos said the range gave the rebels access to cross the two province’s boundaries with ease and speed while avoiding the military and law enforce mentWhenauthorities.inPantaron, Ra mos disclosed that NPA
The government is eyeing a growth of 6.5 to 7.5 percent for the entire year.
lane reserve na or tagaan ug priority ang atong pedestri ans. Expected na sa LTO na ang atong mga drivers ka balo na ana. Kay pagkuha pa lang ug lisensya apil na sa ilang resposibilidad isip usa ka driver. Mao na dili na sila makarason nga wala sila nakabalo na bawal na, wala sila nakabalo nga naa diay na sa balaod kay du gay na nakabutang dinha,” he said.The penalty for reckless driving is P2,000 for the first offense; P3,000 for the second offense with sus pension; and P10,000 for the third offense with sus pension.
Robert E.A. Borje, CCC Vice Chair and Executive Di rector (VCED) challenged Parties and States present in TED3 to ensure that discus
The DOF said collec tions from tax reform measures — including TRAIN, the Tax Amnesty Act, and the Sin Tax Re form — reaped P171.1 billion in revenue last year, 8.3% higher than the tar get of P157.9 billion.
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For more information about the TED3 and the Phil ippine Government’s prepa ration for COP27, visit www. climate.gov.ph.
Third Technical Ex pert Dialogue (TED3) on the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NC QGCF) organized by the Unit ed Nations Framework Con vention on Climate Change (UN Climate Change), in partnership with the Cli mate Change Commission PH, focused on addressing the needs and priorities of
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pean Union, United King dom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the Phil ippines.The National Demo cratic Front has also been formally designated as a
For his part, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diok
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Vice Chairperson on Senate Committee on Sports Senator Alan Cay etano, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva,
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terrorist organization by the Anti-Terrorism Council on June 23, 2021, citing it as “an integral and insep arable part” of the CPPNPA created in April 1973. (PNA)
no already earlier floated the idea of additional taxes on digital transactions and streaming services to boost revenues.
members were provided with supplies by their fol lowers.“Itis a source of our water so if it is not protect ed, it will affect the lives of the IPs (Indigenous Peo ples) residing close to the area,” Ramos said.
adequate financial resourc es dedicated to solving the climate change problem, which has reached emer gency status, any agree ment will be meaningless.”
“When I was in Isra el two months ago for two weeks training wala naman nagmask pero when I was in Singapore last month for seminar, more on optional pud sila. Applicable man siya (in Davao City) pero yan lang the risk is always there especially to the immu no-compromised and with comorbidities. I will go for optional rather than banning them out,” Audan said.Through the said EO, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. mandated the voluntary wearing of face masks in open spaces and non-crowded outdoors areas with good ventila tion is allowed provided that not atservetheirhighlypromisedzens,individuals,fully-vaccinatedseniorcitiandimmuno-comindividualsareencouragedtowearfacemasks,andobphysicaldistancingalltimes.Healsomandatedthat
The Philippines-cohosted UN forum on climate finance concluded this week, with an urgent challenge to deliv er climate finance based on equity and climate justice, with special emphasis on the needs of at-risk developing nations.The
He also ordered that MPHS shall continue to be implemented.Marcosdirected the Department of Health (DOH) to update the MPHS guidelines.Asof September 6, 2022, there are a total of 72 million individuals, or 93 percent of the target population in the Philip pines who are fully vac cinated while 18 million individuals of the target population have booster doses as of September 6, 2022.Also, 88 of the coun try’s 121 provinces, high-urbanized cities, and independent cities, and 696 of the country’s com ponent cities and munic ipalities are under Alert level 1.
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Following the co-hosting of South Africa, Germany, and the Philippines, TED4 will be held at the side of COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
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“The Philippines will con tinue to do its part, while pur suing stronger collaboration with partners and stakehold ers toward climate justice. As the President stressed in his
State of the Nation Address, ‘If we cannot mitigate climate change, all our plans for the economy, for our future, will be for naught’,” added VCED Borje.The Ad Hoc Work Pro gramme on NCQGCF created under the Paris Agreement is tasked to conduct four (4) TEDs annually until 2024.
ng BARMM kung paano mapaganda at mapabilis ang serbisyo ng BARMM patungo sa kani-kanilang mga kanayunan (To our countrymen, BARMM is al ways thinking about how to improve and speed up BARMM’s service to their respective rural areas).”
Drivers can be appre hended and can be qual ified as reckless drivers when they do it.
The department under the previous administra tion — headed by former Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III — in May called for reform on health taxes covering alcopops, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, sweetened beverages, and non-nutritious food.
It also said the incoming administrations will have to raise P249 billion in ad ditional revenue in the next 10 years to pay the histor ic P3.2-trillion additional debt incurred following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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in June last year.
fortable home and a con ducive place for learning and transformation for the 50 boys that are being prepared to later become productive members of the “Angcommunity.isa sa mga
ters from the traffic light, naa na’y pedestrian lane. Dapat na estimate na sa mga drivers nga kung makita nila nga wala nay espasyo sa atubangan nila, pedestrian na lane na lang, dili na sila muaban te aron pag naay mutabok na pedestrians safe sila makatabok,” he said.
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Meanwhile, he said the
Equity capital place ments for the month came mostly from Japan, the United States, and Switzerland, and these were channeled mainly to manufacturing; real es tate; and information and communication.Year-to-dateFDI net in flows increased to $4.641
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In the lead up to the 27th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP27) in Novem ber, the Philippines is work ing on TEDs that will be re flective of all views of Parties,
nag-manage ani kay si (late) Nanay Soleng ang mama ni former Presi dent Ridrigo Duterte para matabangan ang mga kabatan-onan na naa sa dalan,” Edillon said. By Maya M, Padillo
million from $4.503 million in the comparable period of 2021, reflecting a 3.1% increase.“Said cumulative growth was due to the ex pansion in non-residents’ net investments in debt instruments, which more than offset the decrease in their placements of equity capital,” the BSP said.
Her unexpected run towards the singles finals is testament to the Filipino’s innate resilience and patient endurance.
The PSC two-paragraph mes sage continued: “This is on top of a P1.5 million assistance ap proved for her six (6) interna tional tournaments since January 2020 as requested by the Phili Tennis Association (Philta) from the However,PSC.” the Ealas denied ve hemently that they have received not even a single centavor from the InPSC.effect Michael and Rizza Eala welcomed initially a PSC promise of funding support but from her victory at Roland Garros until her recent win at Flushing Meadows, New York, no funding arrived.
“PSC post not true. I just saw the post and we tried to contact some of the officials here but un fortunately we cannot reach them
not.”Alex’
PSC Chairman Noli Eala and Commissioner Bong Coo meet Senators Bong Go and Francis Tolentino.
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ons, Alexandra Eala carved a name for herself and her country thus.
Being the first to achieve a milestone in Philippine tennis his tory where the odds are unevenly stacked against her, Alexandra Eala achieved where others before her failed, making the feat sweeter than sweet.
the leadership of newly-ap pointed Philippine Sports Commis sion Chairman Noli Eala, the agency shall doggedly ensure that its mandates are implemented. Eala reiterated the agency’s commitment to “care for Philippine sports like no other” as he briefed Senators on the status of amateur sports in the country in a hearing called by Senate Committee on Sports Chairman Senator Bong Go today.
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“I’m seeking to ensure sustainability and the suc cess of our programs for the long term. It is our mission to carry out the mandates given to us by law to devel op and promote sports in the grassroots as a tool to
Eala to ensure PSC implements mandates
Her rousing 6-2, 6-4 victory over a higher rated opponent, 3rd seed Lucie Havlikova, was a prod uct of several years of training and preparation including enlistment in the Rafael Nadal Tennis Acade my.
Sadly, congratulatory posts in the social media created quite a negative stir as Alex’ parentsMichael and Rizza Maniego Eala - protested an FB message from the Philippine Sports Commission that said appropriate financial assistance was granted to Alex in the course of her successful tennis journey.“Aside from a strong support system, the PSC backed Alex with Php 3 million pesos for her tour nament travels and a two-month training in Europe, US and other parts of the world.”
mom continued: “But for the record we have NOT received ANY of the funds in the Millions of pesosRizzamentioned…”disclosed that PSC of ficials were giving them a run around as they tried to request for reimbursement of her expenses in the Australian Open. This could be a matter of mis-communication.IknowthePSC under Butch Ramirez has been efficient in ful filling its duties, particularly mat ters of this Anyway,nature.pakpakan
naman di yan. A MILLION “HEP HEP HOO RAY” TO ALEX EALA! CHEERS! (Email feedback to fredlumba@ yahoo.com.) GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES!
Eala talked about “a program which will ensure that when our athletes win, the entire country wins. And this is the theme on which my administration will center on.”
FRED C. LUMBA SPORTS KEN ALEX EALA - ETCH HER NAME WITH PRIDE AND PASSION
Last week, in a fashion remi niscent of the great challenges that usually face winners and champi
Her victory as the first Filipi na netter to triumph in the pres tigious US Open girls singles can be figuratively paralleled with the elusive first Olympic gold that was finally nailed in the 2021 Tokyo Summer Games by another Pinay, Hidilyn(ThisDiaz.is not to belittle what Felix Barrientos did in the French Open in the 80s where he figured in the semi-finals.)
“I am heartened that this committee (Senate Committee on Sports) has provided so much support to Philippine sports, not only in legislative initiatives but also in terms of finan cial assistance,” Eala said,
acknowledging the role of the Senate’s support in the recent successes of the country in Senatorsports.Goreiterated
wards nation-building and unity, and to ensure full and enhanced support for our (elite) athletes in their con tinued quest to bring honor and glory to our country,” saidSenatorsEala. pledged their support for the Philippine Sports Commission, its 2023 budget as well as the country’s hosting of the FIBA World Cup in 2023. They also expressed their joy and pride on the histor
ic win of Eala’s niece, Alex Eala who made history by becoming the first Filipino to win a US Open Grand Slam title when she be came the junior women’s singles champ.
Familiarly called Alex that sounds more like a male nick name, the 2022 US Open girls sin gles title was the best - her third, in fact - counting her previous vic tories in the 2020 Australia Open and the 201 French Open, both in doubles.Afforded the chance to make
his belief that “investing in sports not only enable us to develop world-class athletes, but it also helps us in keeping our youth away from illegal drugs and oth er harmful vices.” He also stressed that sports have the power to unite people,
a speech, Eala spoke in Filipino to express everything she needed to say - gratitude and all - before a huge mixed crowd of Americans and foreign spectators at the Billie Jean King stadium.
UM President and new Patafa executive vice president Willie Torres (left) with the writer at The Royal Mandaya Hotel.
On the other hand, Philip pine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino be lieves this is just the beginning for the younger Eala.
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anyone if given a genuine path way for success. Truly a proud moment for the country,” the PSC chairman further said.
“The historic win of Alex is a testament to the Filipino spirit and our strength of character,” Eala said in a statement.
“Alex will go a long, long way in her tennis career, which, is just budding,” the Tagaytay mayor said. “We expect Alex to bring more honors to the coun try, and her accomplishment would definitely inspire young Filipinos to follow in her foot steps.”Even Senator Alan Cayeta no congratulated Eala for her win, saying, “Ipinagmamalaki ka ng ating bansa at ipinagda rasal namin ang iyong patuloy na tagumpay. Inspirasyon ka sa ating mga kabataan dahil sa iy ong galing, sipag, at dedikasyon (Our country is proud of you, and we pray for your continu ous success. You are an inspi ration to the youth because of your talent, diligence, and ded ication).”“Weare truly blessed with incredibly talented athletes!” he added. (PNA)
Eala was among those who stayed awake past midnight on Sunday (Philippine Time) to watch and eventually wit ness Alex’s historic moment in Flushing Meadows, New York as she became the first Filipino ever to rule a singles grand slam tournament, in which she beat Czech Republic’s Lucie Havlick ova, 6-2, 6-4, in the girls’ singles final.
The sports chronicler that he is, the elder Eala even live-tweeted the match.
PSC hails Eala’s US Open triumph
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Noli Eala lauded his niece, Alex Eala, for win ning the girls’ title of the US Open.
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT
The 17-year-old tennis wun derkind is a product of Rafael Nadal’s academy, and she has to spend basically her teen age days in Mallorca, Spain for training, sacrificing her time with her family.
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Eala lauded Alex now that her sacrifices have finally borne fruit.“Alex worked long hours and days and sacrificed being away from home to pursue her dream and achieve this milestone in her career. She has proven that the Filipino can be at par with
