One of the subordinates of Brigadier General Jesus Durante III in the 1001st Infantry Brigade (IB), Pfc. Rolly Cabal, who went absent without official leave (AWOL), is now back under military control, according to an official.
Captain Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson of the 10th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, said on Wednesday that Cabal
was already presented to the Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) Plaza. Cabal went AWOL following their alleged in-
volvement in the killing of model-businesswoman Yvonne Chua Plaza on December 28, 2022 along with Pfc. Romart Longakit, who was reportedly abducted.
Cabal reportedly feared for his life and went into hiding.
“Ang reason maong nag AWOL si Cabal tungod atong gipatawag na ang iyahang mga kauban for
investigation. Nibati siya ug kahadlok. Mao to nagkaroon ug imbestigasyon ug nahibal-an nila nga ang isa nila ka kauban na si Corporal Longakit was abducted. Tungod ato nagkaroon siya ug kahadlok. That is why he went on AWOL but sa atong effort naningkamot ta nga ma-reachout si Cabal,” Tito said during the AFP PNP Press Corps media briefing
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The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) remains committed to the peace deal it signed with the national government, including the decommissioning of its combatants, a top Bangsamoro region official said Wednesday.
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim issued the remarks after four of five BARMM provincial governors urged for the suspension of this year’s barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan polls in
the area pending the completion of the decommissioning process.
“Like them, we also wanted to speed up the decommissioning process but remember we are doing our part and the government is also doing its part,” Ebrahim said over a
radio interview here.
Ebrahim said blaming the MILF for the rising criminality in Mindanao is unfair. He did not elaborate.
Nevertheless, the MILF leader said cases of violence in the BARMM
Basic emergency course, triathlon module lecture, and face-to-face training will be given to medical teams from local government units that cover the 70.3 triathlon race area, a doctor from the Southern Philippines Medical Center said.
SPMC Emergency Medicine Doctor Mark Emmanuel G. Balag, in an interview with the City Information on Tuesday after the Alveo Ironman Walkthrough, said that the training will cover the usual emergency cases and expected medical cases that may occur during mass participation events such as the triathlon.
“The [triathlon] module lecture was derived from the previous Ironman event na na-identify namin yung emergency cases at expected na medical cases na ma-encounter sa ganyang event and with that gumawa kami ng module para lahat ng mga responders at part ng medical team is aware sila on how to manage these cases, for example, mga cases ng hypothermia, electrolyte imbalance, seizure, poisons such as mga sea urchin and jellyfish sting (The triathlon module lecture was
derived from the previous Ironman emergency cases we have identified emergency cases and expected medical cases, which can be encountered in such event. With that, we made a module so that all the responders and part of the medical team are aware of how to manage these cases - for example, cases of hypothermia, electrolyte imbalance, seizure, and poisons such as sea urchin and jellyfish sting),” Balag said, adding that triathlon is a unique event and medical emergencies are not usually encountered in other events.
Balag said that in Davao City, they required 40 participants because of the number of stations.
“It is where the run station and bike station and most of the stations are located. We also require representatives from LGUs including Carmen, Tagum, and Panabo,” Balag said.
He said that the training will be in two parts and the online seminar is set on March 9-10 while the faceto-face training is on March 16-17. During the face-toface training, they will have to assess medical respond-
At least six Philippine eagles will be transferred next month to the new Philippine Eagle Conservation Breeding Sanctuary (PECBS) of the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) in Barangay Eden, Toril.
Andi Baldonado, PEF development program manager, told MindaNews on Wednesday that that new location has a total area of 13 hectares, of which only five hectares have been allotted for the core facility but most of it will serve as a buffer zone as an additional layer of biosecurity to ensure the safety of the raptors.
She said that preparations for the new site are currently ongoing.
“The set-up of enclosures is difficult to complete due to the difficulty of hauling the materials for the enclosures and the keepers’ bunkhouse to the remote, elevated, and steep area of the site,” she said.
The foundation will
keep the Philippine Eagle Center (PEC) in Barangay Malagos as a conservation education site that will remain open to guests who can still view some eagles, particularly those that are retired from breeding.
She said the foundation plans to undertake the transfer of the entire breeding stock in five to six phases beginning next month but added that timeline as to its completion would depend on “the funds that we have and the improvement of the access road to make hauling quicker.”
As of Jan 2023, the foundation has 32 eagles in the PEC.
In a briefer emailed on Wednesday, the foundation said that the threats of Avian flu and changing landscape around the PEC in Malagos necessitated the transfer to PECBS.
“The PECBS will exclusively operate as a breeding facility for the Philippine FPEF, P10
By MAYA M. PADILLOThe City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) continues the evaluation of the victims of the recent huge fire as some owners of the houses gutted were already compensated by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) after being displaced by the Davao Coastal Road Project road right of way (ROW).
Davao City Disaster Risks Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) chief Alfredo Baloran dis-
closed on Wednesday that these owners already received the payment from DPWH, however, still ha-
ven’t left their respective houses.
“Naay ongoing pa nga validation ang CSWDO kay accordingly naa nay mga balay dinha nga gipangbayaran sa DPWH for the coastal road project. Gibayran na sila sa DPWH pero wala nanghawa unya ang kuwarta na gibayad sa DPWH para magamit unta nila sa ilang relocation ilang gi-renovate sa ilang balay nga dapat muhawa na sila kay gibayran na sila
kay maigo sila sa project. Adunay mga evaluations pa ginahimo karon ug iagi pa seguro ug legal kay pareho anang gipahawa na pero naa gihapon sila dinha pero nabayran na,” Baloran said over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on Wednesday.
The 17.352-kilometer coastal road project stretches from Jct. Bago (south), Jct. Talomo, Matina Aplaya, Roxas Avenue
Alocal consumer group opposed the implementation of the P1.4 billion submarine cable project of the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative Inc. (Nordeco) on the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) in Davao del Norte claiming that it is “senseless and technically
unsound.”
In a statement, Davao Consumer Movement alleged that the 25-kilometer submarine cable will have a significant influence on the electricity cost, not only for Samalenyos but for the entire Nordeco customer base.
Nordeco’s submarine
cable project is expected to address the power woes of its franchise areas, which include Tagum City, IGaCoS, Asuncion, Kapalong, New Corella, San Isidro, and Talaingod in Davao del Norte.
The group also opposed the decision of Nordeco to continue tapping Mindoro Power Corp. to supply
power to Samal instead of fixing the underground cable that reportedly glitched on Christmas Day last year.
“We believe this decision has only led to increased costs for us as customers and further problems with the stability and affordability of our
TheBureau of Plant Industry (BPI) on Tuesday said the Philippines may generate around US$150 million (about PHP8.3 billion) worth of revenue from its initial durian exports to China next month.
During the Laging Handa public briefing, BPI director officer-in-charge Gerald Glenn Panganiban said the export volume is still subject to the actual production from durian-producing areas.
“Ito po ay nakasalalay sa ating magandang produk-
siyon at of course sa ating pag-comply sa requirements po ng pamahalaan ng China (This depends on the good quality production and of course our compliance to the requirements of the government of China),” he said.
Panganiban said the
country is set to export an initial volume of 50,000 metric tons of durian.
“Mainly ang ating produce ay manggagaling sa Davao Region. At sa ngayon po ay mayroon tayong 59 registered farms, limang lisensyadong packing facilities at limang lisensyadong exporters na atin nang inendorso sa government of China (Mainly our production will come from Davao Region. As of now, we already have 59 registered farms, five licensed packing
facilities and five licensed exporters already endorsed to the government of China),” he said.
Panganiban said the country will submit audit videos this week as it complies with China’s requirements.
Under the durian export program to China, the country expects at least PHP240 million in revenue.
“Inaasahan pa naman po na lalaki ito dahil, sir, nag-i-expand pa ang ating
One of the government’s economic managers on Tuesday thumbed down calls for a legislated wage hike saying this would harm the economy.
National Economic Development Authority
(NEDA) Director General Arsenio Balisacan told lawmakers that while
he agrees that wages need to rise, this should be achieved through increased economic activity instead of legislation.
“If you want to bring this country to the league of our neighbors, the safest thing to do is to increase wages by way of increasing economic activity and that means a lot of in-
vestment that would have to be made to complement labor,” Balisacan said.
“It’s very harmful to the economy in the longer term and even for labor if wages are forced to increase by legislative fiat,” Balisacan said.
He said it would be better for wages to rise because the demand for
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Tuesday said it has seen its highest revenue collection since its inception as it generated P20.4 billion in 2022.
“It has been business as usual since we got back, we continue to veer away from the grip of the pandemic by contributing to the economy and increasing our revenues by 16%, more than the P17.5 billion in 2021 and P16.6 billion in 2020. We believe this is a good sign and a great shift in gears during this rebound of the economy” said PPA general manager Jay Santiago.
labor is high.
Balisacan was responding to House Deputy Minority Leader Rep. France Castro, who asked him and other government economic managers for ways to deal with the country’s inflation.
But he said he was also wary about how higher
“In the past 10 years, the next highest total revenue of PPA was recorded during the pre-pandemic year 2019 amounting to P18.3 billion which is 5% higher than the income reached in 2018,” added Santiago.
In 2022, the PPA said 69 projects were completed including the following:
Tablas (Poctoy) Port Expansion Project in Port of
Tablas (Poctoy), Odiongan, Romblon
Balanacan Port Expansion project located in Port of Balanacan, Marinduque
Construction of BackUp Area and Port Operations Building of Coron Port, Palawan which is set to be inaugurated this incoming March 2023
Matnog Port Expansion Project from Port of Matnog, Sorsogon
Back-Up Area Construction of Dumangas Port in Dumangas, Iloilo
Back-Up Area Construction of Port of Getafe, Bohol
Construction of Port Operations Building and RoRo Ramp in Maasin Port (Southern Leyte)
Development Project of Dapitan Port located in Port of Dapitan, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
Upgrading and Expansion of Lawigan Port in Bislig, Surigao del Sur
Construction of the Continuous RoRo Ramp in Port of Cagayan de Oro, Cagayan de Oro City
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday the country’s agricultural sector must use a “detailed” cropping schedule to ensure that agricultural imports would not harm local production.
In a news release, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Marcos pitched this idea during a meeting with officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and other concerned agencies at Malacañan Palace.
A cropping schedule or cropping calendar is a schedule of the rice growing season from the fallow period and land preparation, to crop establishment and maintenance, to harvest and storage, according to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).
Marcos, who heads the DA, asked agriculture officials to go into more detail on the cyclical nature of crops in the Philippines to avoid importing products
TheBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) forecasts February 2023 inflation rate at range of 8.5 to 9.3 percent, citing the upside risks from higher prices of cooking gas.
month,” the BSP said.
This, after the peso strengthened to 54-level against the US dollar in recent weeks.
during the harvest season.
He said the agency must consider the “sensitivities” of local cropping, particularly their cyclical nature when sourcing products abroad.
“Hindi tayo nag-i-import ng kahit anong produkto pagka maraming production para naman magamit natin lahat ng production na galing sa Pilipinas (We do not import any product when there is high production so that we can use all of the country’s production),” he said.
“Kung mag-i-import lang tayo, kung talagang may kulang (We only import if a product is really lacking) and that’s what I mean about the cyclical nature of crops, that we have to be sensitive to that.”
Marcos said changing the planting schedule in some areas of the Philippines to take advantage of the moving rainy season may bring some benefits as farmers can have three cropping cycles a year.
In a statement on Tuesday, the central bank said elevated prices of key food items, such as pork, fish, egg and sugar, are also expected the additional drivers of the rate of price increases this month.
These factors, however, are seen to be countered by the lower prices for domestic petroleum, fruits and vegetables, chicken, and beef.
“The peso appreciation could contribute to easing price pressures during the
Inflation rate last January accelerated further to 8.7 percent from month-ago’s 8.1 percent. Its rise doused hopes that domestic inflation rate likely peaked last December.
“The BSP will continue to adjust its monetary policy stance as necessary to pre-
vent the further broadening of price pressures as well as the emergence of additional second order effects,” the central bank said. Its key policy rates have been hiked by a total of 400 basis points to help address the elevated inflation rate.
“The BSP will also continue to monitor closely emerging price developments in accordance with the BSP’s price stability mandate,” the central bank added. (PNA)
The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) launched Tuesday its Online Travel Tax Services System (OTTSS), providing traveling citizens with options to pay for their travel taxes nationwide.
With the online service, citizens can now opt
for a faster, more convenient, and hassle-free way to pay their travel taxes online using different payment options like e-wallets, online bank transfer, and credit cards. Cash payment options are also available in select pawnshops, convenience stores and money remittance centers.
The process of paying the travel tax online can be done by visiting TIEZA’s website, clicking “Travel Tax” on the navigation menu, and choosing “Pay Travel Tax Online.” On the page, they just need to click the MYEG icon, fillup the form, select their preferred payment option, and pay.
According to TIEZA Chief Operations Officer Mark Lapid, in addition to the OTTSS, citizens will also soon be able to pay for their travel tax via MYEG’s website, saving travelers’ time in queuing in airports before boarding their flights. MYEG is “a one-stop
Sports Editor
On the death of hazing victim Matthew Salilig, a 24-year-old chemical engineering student from Adamson University:
“I extend my sympathies to John Matthew Salilig’s family during this extremely difficult time and assure them that justice will be served. John was a child, a brother, a friend, a classmate and a son of this nation, with a bright future ahead of him. It is not through violence that we can measure the strength of our brotherhood.”
President
FERDINAND R. MARCOS JR.
“Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies.” - Friedrich Nietzsche.
Pragmatism - thinking of or dealing with problems in a practical way, rather than using theory or abstract principles - is aklways a sensible approach to solving problems at face value.
In philosphical terms, the dictionary says it is an approach that assesses the truth of the meaning of theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.
When the former actor who swooped into the halls of the Senate as surprise topnotcher in the 2022 polls, he appearedto some political analysts - to be unlikely to fare a high average of appreciation from the public.
As chair of the Upper Chamber’s committee on constitutional amendments, he prefers a Constituent Assembly to a Constitutional Convention in the crafting of a new charter
because of his assessment that too much of the people’s money may have to be appropriated and spent.
“Mas magastos ang Concon; Con-Ass na lang,” said Padilla who added that funding the delegates’ individual staff and office could be a drain on the country’s coffers.
He is set to meet with HoR counterpart Rep. Rufus Rodriguez to stream line the proposed House resolution that will be agreeable with the Senate’s perspective.
Although a tyro, Sen. Padilla is impressive in his senate job and is educating himself tirelessly so that the chairmamship of the committee that should ideally belong to somewone with a profound legal background, will not be prejudiced.
But Sen. Robin may overlook the fact that in a Con-Con, the choices to elect qualified people is extensive as this will afford the electorate to install academicians, retired judges and justices who have extensive
legal experience and successful businessmen and economists in the forging of a new fundamental law.
In a Con-Ass, the elected members of the HoR and the Senate are of a singular caste, all coming from the ranks of politicians and but a few who possess the required expertise.
Let’s face it. Many HoR legislators are heirs of their political families whose prominence and supremacy in their respective districts and territories dates back many decades ago.
In short, Sen. Robin should perhaps be reminded that quality, not quantity, should be the yardstick and the cornerstone in choosing the crafters of the new constitution.
This is the main rationale that may get the appreciation of the public because in this critical period of our lives, Filipinos cannot afford to commit another “fatal” mistake.
Ex-CJ Reynato Puno has suggested that the best minds from
the academe, business and judicial sectors should be included - by appoinment - to the body that will tackle amendments to the economic and political provisions should a Con-Ass prevail.
What price freedom? What price progress?
Can we put a cap and a ceiling in our desire to achieve what we Pinoys deserve?
See how we have regressed since the EDSA 1 People Power came into our lives.
Instead of moving forward, the government has had to deal primarily with restrictive constitutional provisions that prevent the smooth inflow of FDIs (foreign direct investment) that create income, employment and opportunities for advancement.
We envy the city-state of Singapore but they are of a different breed and outlook. They do not have the polarizing effect of “butterfly” politics, grandstanders and corrupt, me-first political leaders.
Yes, as Sen. Robin says, it is much easier for a Con-Ass to tackle constitutional reforms because the crafters are already members of the assembly itself. No need to pass a laborious election law and manage the contentious process.
But that is putting the cart before the horse.
Sen. Padilla wants to do away with party-list politicians. But with a Con-Ass, he would be unwittingly allowing them to participate.
So, which is which?
We get what we pay for, don’t we?
Purchasing personal and household materials from Divisoria is cheap but does not satisfy the sophisticated taste of what is genuinely desired.
With my due respect to Sen. Robin, will a Divisoria type of constitutional crafters be better than a Con-Con? (Email your feedback to fredlumba@ yahoo.com.) GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES!
Like all the outfits and individuals that were granted the legislative franchise, the first di-ocesan radio station in Davao, which carried the call sign DXCD (for ‘community develop-ment’) was preceded with positive expectations. It was an offshoot of the study made which came out with a finding that reaching remote villages not passable by transport was difficult. In the name of evangelization, the Maryknoll Fathers did not like this reality on the ground. But one thing caught their attention: there was an abundance of radios in the countryside.
When Fr. Justin Kennedy, MM, was appointed diocesan director for mass media for the prelature of Tagum in 1966, the idea of establishing a diocesan broadcast outfit, which was first broached in a meeting of clergy in 1964, was
pushed. What followed was the initial study into the cost of purchasing radio equipment and the overhead expenses involved in its operation.
It was not until August 4, 1967, that Republic Act 5172 was approved; it granted the Catholic Welfare Organization (CMO) a franchise to construct, maintain and operate radio broadcasting and television stations in the Philippines. Incorporated under the name of Tagum Community Development Radio Station, Inc., Bishop Joseph Regan, MM, then prior of the Prelature of Tagum, was chosen as head of the operation.
As a condition of the legislative franchise was the execution of a P50,000 bond in favor of the government, in form and with sureties addressed to the public works and communica-tions secretary, but could be cancelled if the grantee has
fulfilled its duties under the statute.
Historically, Fr. Kennedy was succeeded as mass media director by Fr. Douglas Venne, MM, who “prepared surveys of the Tagum Prelature area to determine the possible listening audience and their preference for programming.”
Following Fr. Venne’s involvement in a jeep accident, he was replaced by Fr. Howard T. Bieber, MM.
The construction of the building to host the radio station started in earnest on April 24, 1969; five months later it was occupied. Towards the end of November, the installation of the equipment was completed; a month later the test broadcast commenced. It was on January 2, 1970, that the 18-hour daily broadcast started. By June 1971, its listenership base exploded as shown in the over 45,000 let-
ters received in the mailboxes during this period.
Peter Spain, in ‘A Survey of Radio Listenership in the Davao Provinces of Mindanao, The Phil-ippines’ (1971) wrote: “DXCD did not have to familiarize the population with radio...While its appeal to advertisers has been gradually increasing, its appeal to the listeners has come from its programs of public service (any listener can come in at certain times of the day to make announcements, usually to his friends or family in the rural areas), its amateur shows taped in different villages, and its farming and household tips. Much of its programming has followed the music-drama-news pattern of other stations, but…there are certain elements that make DXCD’s total programming a bit different in the minds of the listeners.”
Unwittingly, the radio sta-
tion, after the declaration of Martial Rule on September 21, 1972, became the mouthpiece of rural folks who experienced abuse and oppression from the military establishment. Three years later, as the region started to become an insurgency hot-bed, sixty-nine Filipino priests and lay leaders were rounded up on November 19-20, 1975, and detained. As the collateral damage, the broadcast outfit was also padlocked.
At the time of its closure, Fr. Bieber was the station director, Napoleon Kuizon was the station manager, and Versim Enad, was the production manager. After the fall of the Marcos regime in 1986, no effort was made to revive the station due to the high cost involved in op-erating it. With new broadcast outfits surfacing, DXCD’s revival was further dimmed.
FRED C. LUMBA SPECKS OF LIFE
As a song dedicated to people with Down Syndrome, Ronnie Lee’s “Natatanging Nilalang” highlights all the characteristics that make these individuals special. Composed with a fondness for those who have the condition (he himself has a nephew who has Down Syndrome), Lee’s song is one of empowerment not only for these individuals, but also for their loved ones.
Empowering people
with Down Syndrome and their families has been one of the advocacies of the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. (DSAPI). Since its establishment in 1991, the organization has been active in implementing initiatives that cater to these people, one of which is the Happy Walk for Down Syndrome in partnership with SM Cares.
Happy Walk for Down Syndrome is an annual event that gathers persons
with Down Syndrome and their loved ones into a daylong family-oriented event filled with fun activities and entertainment. Held every February as part of the celebration of National Down Syndrome Consciousness Month, it aims to promote awareness and better understanding of those living with the condition.
“Happy Walk for Down Syndrome is all about bringing those with the condition and their families together.
More importantly, the goal of the event is to give them a platform for their voices to be heard, so that the everyone can know more about them, about the challenges that they encounter every day, and what all of us can do to make life better for them,” said Engr. Bien C. Mateo, SM Supermalls Senior Vice President and SM Cares Program Director for Disability Affairs.
After a three-year break, DSAPI and SM Cares are
once again holding a physical version of the long-running event this coming February 26 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City. Among the activities that the attendees can expect at this year’s event are the Happy Walk Parade and the ShowDOWN segment, where those with Down Syndrome can show off their talents. They can also expect games and fun activities offered at booths within the venue.
Interested participants may register through DSAPI’s official Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/downsyndromeassociationofthephilippinesinc)
or register onsite on the day of the event by visiting the SM Employees Booth at the Mall of Asia Music Hall from 7:30AM.
SM Cares is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, with programs that support communities, promote social inclusion, and care for the environment. Aside from the program on PWDs, its advocacies include Programs for the Environment, Women & Breastfeeding Mothers, Children & Youth, Senior Citizens, and the SM Bike-friendly initiative. To learn more, visit www.smsupermalls.com/ smcares.
Manila, Philippines – iPeople, the publicly listed Yuchengco-Ayala education partnership, introduced today a first of its kind offering that enables Filipino students to immerse themselves in global educational experiences with top international universities and a top Philippine university, in a highly cost-effective manner.
Last year, iPeople school Mapua University and its daughter schools Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna and Mapua Malayan Colleges Mindanao, entered into a collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), which has been ranked America’s most innovative university, ahead of Stanford and MIT, over the past 8 years.
The collaboration is focused on Business and Health Sciences programs. In the latest US News & World Report online program rankings, ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business ranked Top 10 in the US across 8 programs and disciplines, including the #1 spot for online bachelor’s in business programs, and ASU’s online bachelor’s program in psychology was ranked #4.
Through this collaboration, the Mapua schools also became members of the ASU-Cintana Alliance, a global network of 15 of the most
innovative higher education institutions in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Chris Hill, Chief Strategy Officer, and Head of Asia Pacific at Cintana, said, “We are delighted to be collaborating with the Mapua schools, whom we selected as our Philippine champions, because of their long-standing reputation for innovation and academic excellence. The recent ranking of Mapua as one of the top 4 Philippine universities, together with UP, Ateneo and LaSalle, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, is clear evidence of the quality of a Mapuan education.”
Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea, President of Mapua University and Chairman of iPeople, said: “We have long been focused on delivering the hallmarks of a Mapuan education: international, digitally enhanced, outcomes-based and research-driven. Our collaboration with global leader ASU and being part of the ASU-Cintana Alliance enable us to take these to a higher level for our students, by giving them numerous opportunities to learn with a top ranked US university, and other leading education institutions around the world.”
At a press conference held in Mapua’s brand new Makati campus, the most modern
in the NCR, the collaborating schools introduced several ground-breaking offerings.
During their time at the Mapua schools, students now have the opportunity to be immersed in international learning experiences in numerous ways. Firstly, they have access to ASU’s world-class content in all their ASU-enhanced courses. Secondly, students are able to participate in Global Signature Courses through stateof-the-art virtual Global Classrooms, which give them the opportunity to learn remotely from professors at member universities of the ASU-Cintana Alliance, and interact with classmates from around the world, without leaving the Philippines.
Students can also participate in classes co-lectured by ASU faculty in the US. Lastly, students will have many opportunities to participate in dozens of student exchange and summer immersion programs at ASU-Cintana Alliance schools.
Lorenzo V. Tan, the CEO of House of Investments, the listed holding company of YGC (Yuchengco Group of Companies), and the majority shareholder of iPeople said, “YGC has long prioritized education as one of our contributions to nation building. It is very
iPeople & Mapua execs introduced in a presscon the various breakthrough programs resulting from the collaboration of Mapua University with Arizona State University, who has been ranked as America’s Most Innovative University over the last 8 years. (From L-R): Dr. Dodjie Maestrecampo (President & CEO, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna and Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao), Engr. Anthony Hilmer S. Medrano (EVP & COO, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna), Dr. Bonifacio T. Doma Jr. (EVP for International Alliance & Cintana Partnership Executive Director), Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea (President, Mapúa University & Chairman, iPeople), Alfredo Ayala (President, iPeople), Lorenzo V. Tan (President & CEO, House of Investments, Inc. of the Yuchengco Group of Companies), Gemma O. Cheng (Vice President & CFO of iPeople), and Justin Fabia (Country Manager for Philippines, Cintana Education).
timely that our Mapua schools are launching this very innovative and global initiative as we celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of our past Chairman, Ambassador Alfonso T. Yuchengco, who had always advocated for making quality
education more affordable for Filipinos and had forged many successful partnerships with industry leaders from around the world.”
Cezar P. Consing, the CEO of Ayala Corporation, added: “This initiative will allow
young people access to education that, while Philippine centered, is also global in quality and in reach. We want to help develop a generation of truly global Filipinos, because our country deserves the best the world has to offer.”
MANILA, Philippines
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Love is truly in the air for this delivery rider after foodpanda grants his wish – to tie the knot with his better half.
Jeffrey Caballero from Aplaya, Davao City has been with his partner, Angelie Orong, for 17 years. When their first baby came, Jeffrey already thought of marriage, but could not make it happen due to financial difficulties. “Nung panahon na ‘yon, wala akong permanenteng trabaho kaya nahirapan ako mag-ipon,” he shares. “Kaya nang malaman ko na ako yung isa sa napili ni foodpanda para, sobrang tuwa namin talaga.”
Aside from Jeffrey, two other Ka-pandas from Cavite and Camarines Sur also had their dream wedding come true. According to foodpanda, it is a special gift to their hardworking and dedicated Ka-pandas and their loved ones, es-
pecially during the month we celebrate love. “What a better gift on the month we celebrate Valentine’s than to make their wish come true – a wedding organized and sponsored by us,” says foodpanda Philippines Op-
erations Director Patricia Jacinto.
Last year, foodpanda logistics asked their delivery partners to submit their love stories for a chance to be one of the lucky Ka-pandas whose
dream wedding will be granted. For the three selected and their partners, the ceremony included a civil wedding officiated by a judge, an intimate reception, rings engraved with the official wedding date, and dinnerware set as a wedding gift.
“The occasion will not be completely successful without some wedding essentials that made the day even more special –the cake for the guests courtesy of Red Ribbon and Silver Works for the wedding rings,” Jacinto mentions.
“Maraming salamat sa Kasalang Ka-panda dahil tinupad nyo ang pangrap namin na kasal, ” Jeffrey adds.
The unique stories of these couples prove that true love exists. Congratulations to the newlyweds!
at The Royal Mandaya Hotel on Wednesday.
Tito said Cabal is very cooperative with the SITG Plaza.
Apart from Cabal, other soldiers identified for their alleged involvement in the murder and are currently in the custody of the 10 infantry Division (ID) headquarters are Staff Sergeant Gilbert Plaza, Sgt Delfin L Sialsa, Jr., and Corporal Adrian Cachero, who were allegedly tapped by Durante for the killing of Plaza.
With regards to the whereabouts of Longakit, Tito said there are still
dropped after the national government and MILF signed a peace deal in 2014.
Ebrahim also called on the national government for the disbandment of private armed groups (PAGs), which he said is allegedly controlled by politicians in BARMM.
It was common knowledge, he said, that BARMM that politicians maintain PAGs to protect their interests. Ebrahim did not name names.
Mohaqher Iqbal, BARMM education minister and former chief MILF negotiator, said private armed groups of “tradi-
no developments and the 10ID continues to investigate his location.
Meanwhile, Durante, who served as Presidential Security Group (PSG) Commander of former President Rodrigo Duterte, and his deputy Col. Michael Licyayo are facing military charges in connection with the killing of Plaza.
They are facing charges of violation of Article 96 or “conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman” and Article 97 or “conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline” of the Articles of War.
tional politicians should be disbanded and demobilized.”
“As stated in the agreement, the government’s deliverables, among others, is the disbandment of politicians’ private armies,” Iqbal said, adding that the MILF expects the disbandment of PAGs as soon as possible.
He also rejected claims that crimes are rising in areas near MILF camps.
BARMM covers the provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi; and the cities of Cotabato, Marawi, and Lamitan. (PNA)
power source. It is important to note that Nordeco’s inefficiency in providing power to its franchise area has been an ongoing issue. Over the years, we have experienced countless power outages that have affected our daily lives, businesses, and ultimately the local economy. Despite repeated complaints and calls for action, Nordeco has failed to address these issues and provide a more reliable and efficient power supply,” it said.
The group said they are expecting Nordeco to prioritize the needs of the consumers and invest in a more sustainable and reliable power source for the city.
They also demanded that Nordeco will take immediate and sensible action to fix the underground
non-playing captain Thirdy Escano.
Plana was 3-under when he hit his tee shot out of bounds on the penultimate hole, leading to a pickup.
“I teed the ball a little higher,” rued Plana who nevertheless bounced back on the next hole.
Rolida, a Nomura Cup veteran, fired an eagle and four birdies against three bogeys and a pickup.
He set up the eagle putt from under the trees on the par-5 11th, using a fiveiron from 197 yards.
“It helped that we were allowed to lift, clean, and replace the ball,” Rolida said. Eastridge Golf Club moved into second place
ers if they know CPR and if they know how to reduce temperature, among others.
He said that they plan to place 21 medical stations covering the three events: swim, bike, and run.
Balag was among the agency representatives present during the Alveo Ironman Walkthrough with city officials, Ironman organizers, and agencies, and a courtesy call with municipal and city officials of Carmen and Tagum City last Tuesday. Other offices present during the Walk-
to Sta. Ana Wharf toward R. Castillo Avenue (north) and is divided into four segments: Segment A – Bago Aplaya Times Beach, 7.620 kilometers; Segment B –Times Beach – Roxas Avenue, 4.557 kilometers; Segment C- Roxas Avenue-Sta. Ana Wharf Road, 2.026; and Segment D – Sta. Ana Wharf Road – Alcantara, R. Castillo, 3.149 kilometers.
Based on the report of the Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao (BFP-Davao) there are 1,200 houses destroyed by the fire that started at a coastal area in Barangay 21-C on February 25, 2023.
through are the Department of Public Works and Highways, City Sports and Development Division, City Transport and Traffic Management Office, Public Safety and Security Office, and many more.
Davao City Assistant City Administrator Atty. Tristan Dwight Domingo, together with Princess Galura, of Ironman 70.3 Philippines, General Manager of Sunrise Events led the courtesy visit with local government unit heads of Tagum and Carmen. CIO
“Kay lisod kung dili makural, halimbawa, kung i-allow na sila na mubalik katong mga house owners gyud dapat ang mubutang. Kay kung i-allow na dayon imbes na 1,000 houses lang diha estimate halimbawa basin mahimong 3,000 ang mutindog na diha. Kung pabalikon man galing na sila katong proper owners mao lang ang i-allow na mubalik,” he said. He assured that the fire victims will receive help, however, must undergo an evaluation to avoid duplication.
provider of e-government solutions and payment services which allow Filipinos to transact with government agencies at the comfort of their own homes,” according to their website.
“We hope the citizens will utilize the OTTSS, so
eagles. It will not be open to the public for strict implementation of biosecurity measures,” it said.
It said that a single case of infection of Avian Influenza (HPAI), Type A (H5N1) or bird flu in the facility “can wipe out the only captive breeding stock of the species in the world.”
The PEF was alarmed by the outbreak of H5N1 in Magsaysay town, Davao del Sur, located about 90 km southwest of the PEC, in March 2022.
“That brings the threat right at our doorstep and puts all 32 eagles in the PEC at risk of being exterminated. That’s losing 5% of the total estimated global population of endangered birds,” it said.
we can somehow decongest the terminals and lessen the transactions and counters that citizens need to deal with before boarding their flight,” Lapid said Lapid added that this measure will also curb corruption since the payment will be contactless.
“Philippine eagle copulation activities are extremely delicate. The slightest disturbance could cause them to immediately stop and fixate on the source of the disturbance. Activities in adjacent farm lots are disruptive to our Philippine eagle pairs’ breeding activities,” it said.
According to PEF, the objectives of the transfer are to “isolate all of our captive-breeding stocks away from potential sources of diseases and environmental pollutants” and to “explore and experiment on other breeding and rearing techniques to bolster future reintroduction and/or restocking trials, including experimental chick-rearing by natural eagle pairs
cable and ensure that such failures do not happen again in the future.
“The failure and incompetence of Nordeco to provide a stable and affordable power source have caused significant inconvenience and hardship for its customers not just in Samal but in all of their franchise areas. We have had to endure frequent power outages, which have disrupted our daily lives and business operations. Moreover, the increased cost of power due to Nordeco’s decision to tap a private company will place an additional burden on our already strained finances,” it said.
As of this writing, Edge Davao sought a statement from Nordeco but could not obtain one as of this writing.
By Maya M. Padillowith 127 points behind Alexander Bisera’s 38 points.
Loyd Labrador and Joachim Alonso Yu each carded 30 points while Antonio Asistio chipped in 29.
Host CCC took the third spot with 126, drawing 34 from Eric Deen and a pair of 31s from Mark Dy and Vincent Osmena. The 30s of either Jon Joseph Alvarez or Kyu Ok On counted.
Rounding out the standings in the championship division were Tagaytay Highlands 119, Valley 116, Sta. Elena 114, Del Monte 113, Pueblo de Oro 111.
In the Founders division, Alabang took a fourpoint lead over Negros Occidental after scoring 120
Baloran said it was recommended during the department heads meeting of the city government of Davao on Monday that the fire site will be temporarily fenced and the victims will not yet be allowed to return.
minimum wages would affect the country’s productivity.
“If wages will rise not because of productivity, how can we export? How can our products become competitive in the international market?” Balisacan said.
For her part, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said that the Governance Commission for Government Owned and Controlled Corporations has been tasked to study a salary increase for government workers.
“I think Sec. Arsi Balisa-
points at CCC. Riviera was running third with 114.
The annual event, held with the theme “Back to Ignite,” is supported by platinum sponsors ABSCBN Global, Asian Journal, Airbus, and NUSTAR Resort and Casino.
Gold sponsors include Radio Mindanao Network, Mastercard, Memories FM 89.9 Cebu, 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 do-
“Ang dapat makadawat, makadawat gyud. Basin unya magdoble na pareho atong nabayran na pero wala pa gihapon mihawa unya karon bayaran na pud. Ang gibayad sa ilaha mao nato ang bayad sa ilang gipuy-an. Mao na ang isa sa ginatan-aw karon,” he said.
can is referring to the minimum wage, not the salary of government employees. For the salary of government employees, it has been mentioned po previously that we have allocated a fund and it was given to GCG and the GCG now is doing a study on a possible increase of the salary of government workers,” Pangandaman said.
Inflation has kept rising in recent months, with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) saying that February’s inflation rate may settle between 8.5 and 9.3 percent.
nors are the Department of Tourism, Ogawa, Newport World Resorts, Rolls Royce, and Boeing.
Complete first-round results:
Championship – Manila Southwoods 141, Eastridge 127, Cebu Country Club 126, Tagaytay Highlands 119, Valley Golf 116, Santa Elena 114, Del Monte 113, Pueblo de Oro 111
Founders – Camp Aguinaldo 120, Alabang 120, Negros Occidental 116, Riviera 114, The Orchard 113, Forest Hills 111, Villamor Air Base 110, Southern California Redhawks 109, Wack Wack 107, Camp John Hay 99, Team Brookside 97, Apo Golf 90 Aviators – Alta Vista 101, Zamboanga 101,
It added that the “game and poultry farms mushrooming around the PEC increases the risk of exposure to highly pathogenic diseases such as Avian Flu.”
mga farms at nag-a-upscale pa sila sa kanilang production para maka-comply sa requirements ng China (We are expecting to increase this amount because our farms are expanding and they are upscaling their production to comply
“Without the productivity of our natural pairs in breeding, we lose the potential hatchlings that could be released into the wild,” it said. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)
with the requirements of China),” he said.
Meanwhile, the BPI said that besides China, the Philippines has been exporting durian to Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. (PNA)
and registered the last four points capped by an ace of Vanessa Bangayan to get a set win against the Blue Eagles.
The Blue Eagles also got threatened in the second set as UE made a last minute run from a 19-23 deficit.
An off-speed hit by
Sherwood Hills 97, Cebu Country Club 2 94, Summit Point 94, Manila 93, Eagle Ridge 86, , Up Tee
Jots 82, Fairway and Bluewater 79, Britanikka 1
79, Tagaytay Midlands
76, Rancho Palos Verdes 1
76, Tagaytay Midlands 76, Golden Gate Golf 73, Guinhalaran 72, Fil Am Hawaii
71, Fil-Am Fairway 1 68, Lumbia 65, Iligan 61, Bacolod 61, Fil Am Fairfield
54
Sportswriter – Davao
105, Club Filipino Inc de Cebu 102, Filipino Golfers
In The Middle East Dubai
98, Leyte 94, Camp Evangelista 94, Filam LA 1 86, Sarangani 85, South Cotabato 83, West Highlands 81, The Firm Eagle Ridge 81, Negros Intl 80, South
Dara Nieva before an error of Ateneo put UE within one, 22-23. Nisperos avoided the collapse as she iced the set with a drop ball.
Cepada finished the game with 14 points while Ja Lana and Nieva were limited to just six points apiece.
Pacific Davao 77, Seattle 75, Lanang 72, San Juanico 71, MSU Golf & Country Club Marawi 1 66, Silicon 59, PGA British Columbia 56, Pearl Kai Hawaii 55, Yokohama Eagles 44 Friendship – Alta Vista 2 81, Apo Golf Orogold 80, Eagle Ridge Lagitek 80, Van City 75, Davao City Team B 71, Paraiso Golf Association Team B 66, Veterans 66, Edwin Andrews Air Base 65, Liloan 62, Baguio 59, Greenhills West 59, Filipino Golfers in the Middle East UAE 58, Mt. Malindang 55, Green Tea Club Riyadh 52, Cotabato 49, Caaga 45, UAE Filgolfers AUH 41, Fil-Am Golf of Sacramento 40, Paraiso Golf Player Association 35, Fil Oz Sydney 16
— Ja Morant scored 28 of his 39 points in the third quarter and added 10 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat Los Angeles, 121-109, on Tuesday night (Wednesday, Manila time) in the Lakers’ first game since LeBron James injured his right foot.
Xavier Tillman finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds for Memphis, while Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane scored 16 points apiece.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 28 points and 19 rebounds, while Lonnie Walker IV scored
21 points. Austin Reaves had 17, while matching his season high with four 3-pointers.
Morant took over in the third quarter, connecting on 10 of 12 shots. That broke open a close game and gave the Grizzlies a 93-84 advantage entering
the fourth. Memphis would click off eight straight points to take the first double-digit lead in the game as Brandon Clarke scored on a dunk off the Lakers’ 22nd turnover with 9:14 left. The lead would eventually reach 106-92 with about nine minutes left.
But using a 3-point shooting streak, the Lakers cut the Memphis lead to 110-106 on a threepoint play by Davis. Memphis would answer by stretching the lead back to 118-106, enough to claim its second straight victory.
James’ injury, suffered in Sunday’s win over Dallas, left the Lakers without their leading scorer at 29.7 points per game. They don’t know how long he will be out.
Los Angeles shot 37 percent and Memphis 33% in the first half. The Grizzlies held a six-point lead, the biggest of the half for either team.
TIP-INS Lakers: In addition to James, guard D’Angelo Russell missed his second game with a right ankle sprain. ...Recorded five blocks in the second quar-
ter. Grizzlies: Morant was 3 of 14 in the first half, including missing all four 3-point attempts. ...Have won five straight at home and are 26-5 at FedExForum.
JAMES INJURY UPDATE
Lakers coach Darvin Ham said the team continues to evaluate the right-foot injury to James and he had no definite timetable for his return. But he said the team continues to strive for the postseason despite the injury. The Lakers are only a
half-game out of the playin game and 2 1/2 from sixth-place Dallas. “It’s a huge blow to have LeBron injured,” Ham said. “We’re going to keep going, and it’s full steam ahead with the goals we set for ourselves.” The Lakers coach added that the organization would not return James to action until he is cleared by the medical staff.
UP NEXT Lakers: Play Wednesday at Oklahoma City Grizzlies: Travel to Houston to play the Rockets on Wednesday.
The Ateneo Blue Eagles nailed its first ever win in the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday after beating the University of the East Lady Warriors, 25-17, 25-23, 24-26, 25-10 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Ateneo, which suffered a straight-set loss at the hands of defending champions National University Lady Bulldogs in the opening weekend, evened its record to 1-1.
The Lady Warriors dropped to 0-2.
Vanie Gandler, Faith
Nisperos conspired for 28 combined points while
Geezel Tsunashima added 13 points to star in Ateneo’s win.
The Blue Eagles have yet to grant media an interview, as of writing.
After the third set hiccup, Ateneo dropped an 8-0 start in the fourth set, capped by an attack from Tsunashima.
KC Cepada tried to lift the Lady Warriors with a series of points to trim their deficit, 5-11. However, Ateneo made a 12-4 run, punctuated by Nisperos
for a 23-9 comfortable gap.
Up by two sets, the Blue Eagles trailed in the third set with Cepada pummeling the down-the-line spot numerous times, 11-7. But Ateneo slowly regained the lead as Nisperos scored off a crosscourt spike before UE committed an error, 15-16. Another hit by Nisperos pushed Ateneo closer to a possible straight-set win, 22-19.
A drop ball of Takako Fujimoto put Ateneo at match point, 24-22, but UE showed composure
BY NEIL BRAVO
Davao City Golf Club’s Men’s team took off where their Seniors counterparts left.
The boys of Matina found themselves in an unfamiliar position on top of the leaderboard of the Sportswriter Division with an aggregate score of 105 points to take a threepoint lead over sentimental favorite Club Filipino de Cebu in the 74th Philippine Airlines Men’s Interclub golf team championships.
Rommel Lee led the way for the DCGC parbusters with 31 points on the PAL System of scoring. He was aby supported by Felix Dagatan’s 29, Godfrey Costinares’ 23, and Edipolo Caturan’s 22. The 21 of Ryan James Guiang did not count in the five-to-play-four-to-count format.
The Cebuanos are within a gasp with 102 points led by Calvin Gothong’s 29.
Apo Golf Orogold also sparkled in the first round scoring 80 points to be in second place behind home team Alta Vista (81) in the Friendship Division. Another Davao team, Davao City Team B is in fourth place in the same division.
The other Davao teams did not fare as well as the two clubs.
Ramcho Palos Verdes is at 12th place and Lanang is at 14th in the Aviator division, while South Pa-
cific is at 12th in the Sportswriter division.
-Southwoods jumps to early leadJunjun Plana and Coby Rolida produced sub-par rounds to lift Manila Southwoods to the early lead in the 74th Philippine Airlines Men’s Interclub golf team championships at the Cebu Country Club on Wednesday.
Plana, the only senior in the youth-laden squad, birdied the ninth, his final hole, to secure 38 points while Rolida also closed with a birdie to turn in 37.
Southwoods drew a pair of 33s from Gabriel Manotoc and Josh Jorge to launch its title-retention bid with 141 points.
“We went into the round with a target of 140 points, so I think we did a good job,” said Southwoods