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FOOD FOR THE BRAIN

Banana enhances brain development

By CHENEEN R. CAPON crc@edgedavao.net

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HE advocacy to use cavendish banana in supplemental feeding for brain development of children from the poorest of the poor is gaining ground.

Ireneo Dalayon, chairman of the technical working group for banana cluster of the National Industry Cluster Capacity Enhancement Program (NICCEP) and president of the Cacao Industry Development Association of Mindanao (CIDAMI) claimed, adding that banana is highly nutritious. Supplemental feeding is generally accepted as very effective in the brain development of school children.

In fact, an earlier study conducted in a school at Twickenham in England, found that

200 s t u dents were helped through their exams by eating bananas at breakfast, breaktime (recess), and lunch as a boost to their brain power.” It revealed that potassium-rich fruit can assist learning by making students more alert.

A single banana has four times higher protein content compared to apple; two times higher in carbohydrate, three times higher in phosphorous, five times higher in vitamin A, five times higher in iron, this makes banana more preferable than apple.

Yearly, the government allots millions for the feeding program in public schools to ensure that students are equipped with vitamins

and m i n e ra l s needed for learning.

Evangeline Genite, officer-in-charge of the nutrition division of the City Health Office said that for this year, the city government of Davao allocated 32 million pesos for the feeding program in daycare centers. She said that their menu includes fruit for dessert.

Dalayon, corporate secretary of the Philippines Exporters Confederation, Inc. in Region 11 claims that use of banana for supplemental feeding will not just help the pupils but also the farmers planting banana, especially during the lean months when foreign countries decrease their importation due to the glut of

other fruits in the market abroad.

(Noted as the country’s second major agricultural export, the banana industry has become a major driver in the Philippine economy, however, the issues it faces threaten not only the industry itself but also who depend on it.

A presentation for the Mindanao Banana Congress showed that the annual export earnings of the banana industry is 34 billion pesos and gives employment to 317,000 Filipinos.

It is considered as one of the consistent top dollar earners for the country noting that bananas

are exported to Japan, China, Middle East, Korea, Singapore, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Thailand and Hongkong.)

The industry is suffers a slump during the period from July to December because banana importing countries turn their attention to abundant fruits that they import from countries other than the Philippines aside from their own homegrown fruits.

“Like Japan, they refuse to accept our bananas during their harvest season,” Dalayon said.

Aside from the decrease in demand from foreign buyers, the price of cavendish banana also decreases during this period.

Over-production during the lean months results in losses to ba-

nana growers and destroys the value chain made up of secondary businesses.

According to him, excess bananas can be bought by national agencies and local government units involved in the implementation of the school feeding programs instead of practicing “vampire”.

Vampire involves the injection of a chemical which will inhibit the tree from bearing fruits .In the past, banana growers resorted to cutting down banana plants during period when there is glut in the export market. It results in joblessness.

Dalayon believes that by adopting this proposal, many of the 317,000 Filipinos workers in banana industry will retain their jobs.

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TEACHING JERIC. Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte gives Jeric Teng and the rest of the Rain or Shine team some words to live by during a courtesy call at The Marco Polo Davao Friday night. Jeric is a son of retired PBA player Alvin who hails from Davao City. Lean Daval Jr.

City open to Yolanda refugees

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AYOR Rodrigo Duterte said the city is open to refugees of typhoon Yolanda if they decide to seek relocate here.

“We will help. Kung mag-anhi kung naa sila’y kamag-anak diri, we wil help,” he said during his visit ro the grave of his monther at the Wireless Cemetery Thursday night.

Duterte told reporters that the city government of Davao is willing to extend assistance to the victims of the super typhoon victims by giving them relief goods and medical assisitance.

“At the end of the day, ang makatulong lang sa mga Pilipino ay mga Pilipino rin,”he said despite

the the ongoing help to victims from international organizations.

“The people of Tacloban need every help, and ang ating contribution, however little can go a long way to alleviate the situation there,” he added.

The mayor said that Davao is blessed to have the capability to help that’s why he will do whatever city can to help the victims.

“Ang totoo talaga nyan nung nakita ko tumalikod ako sandali tapos umiyak pag harap ko sa mga taoun nanaman, aktor tayo,” he said referring to the time he arrived in Tacloban with the first batch of the the Davao City contingent’s Tacloban Mis-

Lagdameo, Floirendo group appealing for aid to victims

sion composed of doctors, nurses, personnel from 911.

“Parang krimen kung hindi tayo tutulong. So,we need to help. Hindi naman ako nagyayabang, we are not the only one there but we were the first to arrive na local unit nung dinala natin dun ang first batch,” he added.

“Mao bitaw nia ta aning kalibutan para tumulong sa mga tawo. Kung dili ka makatabang o makalingi sa isa ka tao, inutil ka,” he said.

On the same day, the mayor sent the second batch of the Tacloban mission. The team was composed of 42 individuals, including physicians, nurses, personnel from

the Central 911 and the City Engineers Office.

Doctor Danny Ledesma will head the doctors team from CHO. They will be bringing with them ointments donated by the Philippine College of Physicians, antibiotics, materials for dressing, and betadine.

Duterte said that the team will be more focused on handling the dead bodies and providinmg medical assistance to the victims.

He also said that he had the same instruction to whoever block the team from going to Tacloban “If there’s need to shoot them, shoot them.

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N official from the Department of Trade and Industry in Davao City said that two companies are eyeing Davao City for expansion of their operations.

Teululo Pasawa, DTI director, said that Kennemer Foods International, Inc. a foreign company, is planning to expand to Calinan.

He said that the company wants to develop further the cacao industry in the city by integrating production to processing.

“The plan is to set up a village level na processing for quality beans, unya isupply didto sa ilahang main processing plant.”

It has existing facilities in Davao which are used in processing quality cacao beans for export.

“They already have a small production, but they want to expand to more areas covered,”Pasawa said, adding that Kennemer is eyeing to develop thousands of hectares in Davao City for their expansion. He said that this is to increase the production of quality cacao beans.

“They have the money to develop many plantattions and are willing to engage. Nagaadto na sila sa Comval (Compostela Valley) and North Cotabato to promote cacao planting and adaptation of their technology,” he said.

Another company is based in Manila, whose name Pasawa chose not to disclose because of confi-

OME 80 wheelchairs for children with disabilities were turned over Thursday by the Jesus V. del Rosario Foundation (JVR) in partnership with the Volunteers Group that sends wheelchairs to overseas children.

The wheelchairs were donated by a Japanese non-government organization (NGO) which conducted the turn-over ceremony at the activity area of the EMCOR office on J.P. Laurel St., in Bajada.

The donees were children from the Davao Children’s Cancer Fund/ House of Hope, Kaakbay Rehabilitation, Maharlika Charity Foundation,Inc., Missionaries of Charity, United Church of Christ in the Philippines-Social Concern.

Jaime C. Del Rosario, president and chairman of JVR Foundation, said that this was there first time to conduct it in Davao City. The program has been running for four

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Wheelchairs for kids thru JVR Foundation S

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ONGRESSMAN Anton F. Lagdameo Jr., of the 2nd District of Davao del Norte is appealing for donations for the victims of super typhoon Yolanda.

He called on major companies and non-government organizations (NGOs) to provide help specifically for the most affected provinces of Leyte and Samar.

Lagdameo’s office thru chief-of-staff MsGenerose Tecson will be donating personal funds to help finance a group of medical practitioners in the province who will provide emergency medical, dental and surgical services to the victims.

“In time of national ca-

lamities, both the government and private sector need to undertake concrete steps to help our affected countrymen obtain quick response; measures to fast track aid efforts such as the distribution of basic necessities,” Lagdameo said.

The Floirendo-owned Tagum Agricultural Development Company Inc. (Tadeco) in partnership with the Antonio O. Floirendo Sr. Foundation (AOFF), is preparing 20,000 packs of relief assistance for immediate distribution. AOFF programs director Russel Barrizo said each pack will include medicines, rice, canned goods, noo-

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WHEELCHAIRS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN. The Volunteer Group to Send Wheelchairs to Overseas Children director Norihiro Nosse (2nd from right) hands over wheelchairs to one of its beneficiaries, the House of Hope represented by its president Dr. Jennifer M. Banluta (right), during the “Donation of Children’s Wheelchairs” held at EMCOR-Bajada Showroom on Friday. The event was witnessed by Jesus V. Del Rosario Foundation, Inc. chairman and president Jaime Vicente Del Rosario (leftmost) and EMCOR, Inc. president and COO Celso Villegas (center). Lean Daval Jr.

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6 THE ECONOMY Stat Watch 1. Gross National Income Growth Rate (At Constant 2000 Prices)

7.1 1st Qtr 2013

2. Gross Domestic Product Growth Rate (At Constant 2000 Prices)

7.8 1st Qtr 2013

3. Exports 1/ 4. Imports 1/ 5. Trade Balance 6. Balance of Payments 2/ 7. Broad Money Liabilities

USD 3,741 million Feb 2013 USD 4,708 million Feb 2013 USD -967 million Feb 2013 USD -640 million Dec 2012 P 4,964,560 million Feb 2013

8. Interest Rates 4/

2.4 % Mar 2013 P113,609 million Mar 2013 P 5,281 billion Mar 2013

9. National Government Revenues 10. National government outstanding debt 11. Peso per US $ 5/

P 41.14 Apr 2013

12. Stocks Composite Index 6/

6,847.5 Mar 2013

13. Consumer Price Index 2006=100

132.8 Apr 2013

14. Headline Inflation Rate 2006=100

2.6 Apr 2013

15. Core Inflation Rate 2006=100

3.1 Apr 2013

16. Visitor Arrivals

418,108 Feb 2013

17. Underemployment Rate 7/

20.9% Jan 2013

18. Unemployment Rate 7/

7.1% Jan 2013

MONTHLY AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATE (January 2012-April 2013) Month Average December November October September August July June May April March February January

2013

2012

2011

40.67 40.73

42.23 41.01 41.12 41.45 41.75 42.04 41.91 42.78 42.85 42.70 42.86 42.66 43.62

43.31 43.64 43.27 43.45 43.02 42.42 42.81 43.37 43.13 43.24 43.52 43.70 44.17

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Park Inn wins ‘Rising Star’ award C

ARLSON Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, honored its top performing employees and hotels, in celebration of their extraordinary contributions and creation of bright spots for customers and guests. The awards ceremony was held at the group’s annual Asia Pacific General Managers Conference 2013 at Radisson Blu Cebu, witnessed by more than 150 general managers and senior executives from Asia Pacific, US and Europe.

The Rising Star of the Year award was presented to Park Inn by Radisson Davao. This award recognizesan exceptional hotel that is newly opened, and has achieved excellent results since its opening.

Park Inn by Radisson Davao has demonstrated outstanding performance since its launch in March 2013, securing the ranking of seventh best hotel in the city on TripAdvisor within weeks of opening and running at 85% occupancy in its first month of operation.

The hotel is the first next generation’s midscale Park Inn by Radisson brand to be established in Asia Pacific. It is a contemporary hotel designed to deliver the modern essentials of a great hotel experience to business and leisure travelers. Friendly, fresh, vibrant and uncomplicated, Park Inn by Radisson Davao offers guests an ideal location from which to explore the city, as well as easy access to business and leisure amenities including the nearby SMX Convention and SM Lanang Premier

Geir Sikko, general manager, Park Inn by Radisson Davao and Elizabeth T. Sy, president, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. with Simon C. Barlow, President, and Deborah Peterson, Vice President, human resources, Asia Pacific 9) Sales & Marketing Mall. Guests can expect tion. The newly launched Year (Franchised Hotels): vibrant décor, compli- employment value propo- SarayuShayana, sales & Leader of the Year: Saeed mentary in-room high sition serves to crystallize marketing of Radisson Ahmed, director of sales & marketing, Radisson speed Internet, as well as what current and poten- Blu GRT Chennai 4) Asia Pacific Golden Blu Water Garden Dhaka the signature Adding Col- tial employees will beneHotel Awards: or to Life service concept fit from their professional Rose: Michael Lorrigan, 1) Rising Star of the which aims to exceed ex- and personal develop- senior manager, hotel sysment at Carlson Rezidor. tems & support services, Year: Park Inn by Radispectations.

“Congratulations to Our goal is to be the num- Carlson Rezidor Hotel son Davao 2) Hotel of the Year all award winners, whose ber one company to work Group, Asia Pacific 5) Rooms Division (Managed Hotels): Radisachievements will inspire for and be the bright spot us to give our best in what- for guests, customers and Leader of the Year: Paul son Blu Plaza Tianjin 3) Hotel of the Year ever we do. With over 170 business partners,”said Si- Halford, hotel manager of Hotels): hotels in operation and mon C. Barlow, president, Radisson Blu Fiji Denarau (Franchised 6) F&B Leader of the Radisson Blu MBD Noida under development in Asia Pacific, Carlson ReziYear: Sharon Chen, food 4) Country Inns & Asia Pacific by the end of dor Hotel Group.

List of Award Winners and beverage director of Suites Hotel of the Year: 2013, our people are the Radisson Blu Plaza Xing Country Inn & Suites by bedrock of our continued 2013: Individual Awards Guo Shanghai Carlson Jaipur success. We have in place 1) President’s Award: 7) HR Leader of the 5) Responsible Busian effective HR strategy in hiring, growing and K.B. Kachru, chairman, Year: Mamta Sharma, hu- ness Hotel of the Year: man resources manager Radisson Blu Resort Fiji retaining talent which is South Asia 2) Employee of the of Radisson Blu Nagpur Denarau Island showing much success.

8) Finance Leader of 6) Responsible BusiWe will continue to invest Year (Managed Hotels): human the Year: Jeffrey Wong, ness Hotel of the Year – in our people and build KartikSahoo, capability within the orga- resources executive of financial controller of Special Commendations: Radisson Blu Plaza Syd- Radisson Blu Hyderabad nization with a culture of Radisson Blu Nagpur 3) Employee of the ney Banjara Hills innovation and collabora-

BPI’s Leyte branches still closed, other Visayas branches open

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S of Thursday, November 14, all five branches of the Bank of the Philippine Islands in Leyte remain closed. These are the Justice Romualdez Street, Rizal Avenue, Marasbas (Senator Enaje St.), Ormoc City and Baybay City branches. All onsite and offsite ATMs are also not operational.

However, all 60 BPI

branches in the areas of Cebu, Batangas/Palawan and Panay are open. In addition, all 12 branches of BPI Family Savings Bank in the VisMin area are open to serve the public.

The entire Ayala Group has mobilized its resources to help in the aftermath of typhoon Yolanda, through the restoration of vital ser-

vices such as telecommunications, banking and provision of potable water, as well as relief operations in cooperation with government and partner agencies. For instance, Ayala Corp. has made an initial donation of P10 million to the Department of Social Welfare and Development. In addition to Libreng Tawag,

Libreng Charging and Libreng Internet services, Globe Telecom has also deployed Cellsite on Wheels (COW) to Tacloban and Borongan. Manila Water has deployed a mobile water treatment plant to Bantayan Island.

Those who wish to make cash donations through the BPI Foundation may make over-

the-counter payments at any BPI or BPI Family branch or send remittances through any BPI Remittance Centers or BPI Europe Plc to BPI Foundation CA 0011-1530-89, Reference Number: Yolanda-(indicate donor’s name). Remittance fees for the donations are waived until November 30, 2013.

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REMNANTS OF THE MARCOS CLAN

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ACLOBAN, Philippines (Reuters) - Minutes before a tsunami-like storm surge slammed into the Philippine coastal city of Tacloban, a tall man in a motorcycle helmet strode along the shore through ferocious typhoon winds.

Mayor Alfred Romualdez, 51, was wearing the headgear to protect against what he called a wind so strong “it would take your eyes out.” He didn’t see the wall of water coming and was lucky to survive the catastrophe that killed at least 819 people there and 3,633 across the central Philippines.

The disaster not only flattened his city, it also dredged up a history of enmity between his political clan, led by shoe-loving former First Lady Imelda Marcos, and the family of President Benigno Aquino -- the country’s two most influential political families.

President Aquino, under mounting criticism over his handling of the disaster, has sought to deflect some blame toward Romualdez’s adminis-

tration, whose staff and security forces have been decimated by the storm.

“It appears (Tacloban) was not that prepared, let’s just say, compared to other areas,” Aquino told reporters in Manila a day after the typhoon hit.

The mayor’s wife, formerly a sultry B-movie star and now a Tacloban city councilor, held a tearful news conference in Manila, apparently prompted by Aquino’s remarks. “This is not politics,” said Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez, her voice breaking.

The finger-pointing, however, is sure to worsen as the typhoon’s official death toll rises to nearly 4,000 amid unrelenting recriminations over poorly enforced evacuation orders and tardy relief efforts.

Super Typhoon Haiyan turned Tacloban into a corpse-strewn ruin and made Romualdez - nephew of Imelda and the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos - its most prominent survivor.

It has also stirred up difficult questions over whether the Marcos clan’s

MAN OF THE HOUR. Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez. history of bad blood with ther, also called Benigno, the current First Family was assassinated on his has hindered the often return from exile in 1983 chaotic rescue and recov- when Ferdinand Marcos ery efforts and whether was president. The Marpolitics had a role in one cos government said it of the country’s worst was a lone gunman who natural disasters. broke through security President Aquino’s fa- and shot Benigno Aquino dead on the tarmac.

The corruption-riddled Marcos regime was overthrown three years later by a “people power” revolution, fuelled by Benigno Aquino’s death and led by his late mother Corazon.

CAPTAIN WITHOUT A SHIP The Romualdez-Marcos clan have long had a political stranglehold over Tacloban. Hanging in City Hall is a typhoon-tilted portrait of the man Romualdez replaced as mayor in 2008: his father Alfredo, who held the position for nine years.

Imelda’s birthplace of Tolosa, a short drive south of Tacloban in Leyte province, was badly affected by the typhoon.

The former first lady was crowned “The Rose of Tacloban” as a teenage beauty queen.

Romualdez has defended his preparations for the storm, which he said were approved by national government officials at a meeting 24 hours beforehand. “They said everything was okay,” he told reporters at the battered City Hall on Friday, his voice hoarse from days of shouting and little SURVIVORS. Typhoon victims convert the Tacloban City Astrodome as their temporary home (top). The queue for sleep. The odor of a nearby open-air morgue waftrelief goods (below) is long and winding.

ed through the broken windows.

The typhoon overwhelmed the city’s government operations.

A week later, an average of only 70 city officials, many of whom lost homes and loved ones, were showing up for work each day, compared to a staff of 2,500 before Haiyan struck.

Romualdez now resembles a captain without a ship, trying to marshal meager resources while the national government, aided by U.S. military might and international aid agencies, increasingly takes control of resurrecting his city. Romualdez has complained that Aquino’s government is undermining him, citing a request from Manila to declare the city administration dysfunctional so the national authorities can take full control.

“This is very lamentable because we are doing everything we can to help the people and fulfill our duties and responsibilities as elected leaders,” he said.

DISASTER POLITICS As every politician knows, natural disasters can make or break careers.

George W. Bush’s mishandling of the Hurricane Katrina disaster in 2005 overshadowed his second term as U.S. president, while New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s response to Hurricane Sandy seven years later has helped make him a

Republican front-runner for a White House bid in 2016.

Romualdez’s heroic story of survival masks criticism that he ignored his own evacuation advice and clear warnings of a dangerous storm surge from the national weather centre.

Marinel Raandaan, a 32-year old mother of four who was among families that have built temporary shelters with no government help at a property owned by Imelda Marcos, said the city should have anticipated the storm surge.

“He’s the man of the city, the boss, he is the father of the town so we supported him. But now we’re frustrated,” she said.

Romualdez was at his home on the coast when he heard by radio that the sea was receding. When he went to the shoreline to investigate he found the sea had pulled back by 100 meters (300 feet) - the sign of an approaching storm surge or tsunami.

Haiyan’s ferocious 314 kph (195 mph) winds were already lashing Tacloban as Romualdez was making his patrols.

The water came suddenly. Romualdez and several aides took refuge in a two-storey building, then punched a hole in the roof and clung to the rafters as the water, six meters (20 feet) high in places, rushed through the floors below.

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No sweet lady

OLANDA is a girl’s name whose Greek and Spanish origin means “violet flower.” People the world over associate flowers with fair ladies, sweet ladies, even harmless ladies. But to many Filipinos, especially those who have suffered the deadly fury of the super typhoon, Yolanda will remain forever a grim reminder of the strongest, most disastrous they have ever experienced.

As of this writing, Yolanda is reported to have killed 3,600 people – and still counting. Yolanda has rendered homeless, shirtless and starving 9 million people in more than 20 provinces, mostly in the Visayas.

The unprecedented destruction in the aftermath of Yolanda is a wholesale nightmare that has affected, and is still affecting, the

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whole world whose leaders and citizens have reacted with all forms of assistance and sympathy for the suffering Filipinos.

Positively though, this nightmare has brought out the best in people wherever they are, here in the Philippines and elsewhere in the world, as evidenced by the continuing influx of aid from all parts. The outpouring of sympathy for the millions of victims has been unparalleled as well as edifying.

One thing good about this lady Yolanda is that she has united us as a nation. Such a positive development will probably continue while we watch Leytenos and Samarenos rise from the ruins dealt by Yolanda. Yes, until the nation’s consciousness will again be seized by another kind of typhoon, this time named Janet.

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Wishful thinking

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HINGS OVERALL ARE GOOD, NOT BAD – Even at the height of disasters, some groups perhaps for their own reasons, and of course, hidden personal and hidden agendas may not want President Benigno Aquino III to be successful. The President has had to deal with highly critical groups like the militant movement, student activists and socalled progressive workers and peasants’ organizations, politically-minded church leaders, and a recalcitrant opposition made up mainly of members of different disgruntled political bloc, now virtually a spent force.

With them counteracted, President Aquino could have more room for maneuver – attending to socio-economic pursuits of the government and providing care, food, water, medicines and other basic provisions to the victims of the disaster-withered provinces in the Visayas. But the different groups highly critical of the present dispensation may have other covert plans and ideas. For a start, they are peeved with the President by putting solely all the blame on him for the tribulations faced by the masses of our people and for all the wrong things they could ever imagine.

Clearly enough they made President PNoy their favorite “whipping boy” to further their selfish interests.

With this, the President retorted and delivers some forceful statements, and at the same time points out the things his administration has accomplished – the economic upsurge that spurred unprecedented growth and was intensified because of a more dynamic leadership. More than that, the quality of public service is better than it used to be although antagonism among vested-interest groups toward the government still exists.

As usual, this is disputed, but the Aquino administration takes a big leap forward to bring peace and development. But, awkwardly for the ambitious opposition, they do not want to

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be seen as blocking the efforts of a leader admired by many for doing his best for the people.

This is certainly the case when explaining the recent reforms initiated by the government.

Whatever the critics would say, the changes have brought more effective decision-making. Officials are more accountable and responsive to the demands of the people and follow through on government promises of economic development in their areas. The changes were also part of an anti-corruption push that lead to the startling revelation and involvement of some top members of Congress in high-level financial scandals who are in cahoots with unscrupulous business celebrities.

A number of political figures were embroiled in the unremarkable fund scam and have been investigated. Government is keeping a check on everybody and doing a kind of house-cleaning. A Senate probe and parallel investigations are ongoing and we’ll have to wait for the results. As expected leading members of Congress being probed vehemently denied the accusations and described the ruse as nothing but simply a political harassment. Looking at a better perspective, the reforms restored not only the people’s confidence but of foreign and local investors as well, representing a more outward-looking and market-oriented leadership.

Every day newspapers, TV and radio carry numerous pictures and news accounts about the President welcoming dignitaries,

business delegations, opening and inaugurating government infrastructure projects – and most prominent meeting world leaders – until disasters struck. President Aquino is deeply respected by foreign leaders and keeping them content is already a major achievement.

He likewise met the people all the time and it’s probably the reason why the President still commands wide popular public support.

Political advisers say that talks about division among key figures have quieted, and implied it’s just a wishful thinking. Moreover, they emphasized that they have a collective leadership and while there may be some differences in opinion, once a consensus is reached, all will back it up.

Of course, as I’ve stated earlier, not all agree. Complaints about the alleged dismal performance of the present leadership abound. Abject poverty, joblessness and poor delivery of basic social services, critics say, have brought shame to the Aquino administration. The much-vaunted economic upswing – GDP growth averaged of 7% for the past several months – has actually tailed off.

Inflation is officially 20% something, but unofficially it’s very much higher. All statistics allegedly are good only in the surface. Tourism is likewise down with critics citing that tourists flocked in hordes to other safer destinations. More important too is the country’s rice reserve, and despite the abundance of supply some grains officials were accused of trying to establish a “temporary shortage” for obvious reasons.

The dominant question now is: will the people including opposition groups who lauded President Aquino for pulling the national economy back from the brink – let him fail? Still, broad-minded economic analysts and political experts say: “Things overall actually are quite good, not bad, so why all the complaining?”

It’s so comforting to see how the entire Armed Forces is immediately in the scene of a disaster or calamity with their reliable C-130s, bringing with them rescue and recovery teams, relief goods, as well as soldiers and policemen from other areas to help keep peace and order.

WATER. Even without food, people can still survive with water, as long as it’s clean and safe.

Government relief teams must able to provide potable water in big water tanks hauled in by trucks from nearby areas not affected by the calamity or disaster. Manufacturers of mineral water must be forced by the government to supply water in plastic bottles and paid later.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION. Number one problem in Tacloban lately as shown by TV footages, was the lack of relief food packs in the city despite all the TV publicity of both GMA and ABSCBN networks showing the busy re-packing operations in Manila and elsewhere.

People everywhere in the Visayas, not only Tacloban, were griping that they never got any relief food packs. Tacloban survivors by the hundreds were shown lining up at the airport trying to catch a C-130 flight to Manila or Cebu to escape the desperation in the devastated city.

The food distribution scheme of the DSWD wasn’t working, which was done, according to “protocol and bureaucratic channels” of the Tacloban government, if it was existing at all.

One suggestion from a netizen on Facebook

said it might be a better idea to just use all the stores around Tacloban as “distribution outlets” (that is, if store owners won’t hoard them).

LEADERSHIP. There was no leadership in Tacloban in this great tragedy because all the city’s leaders--- mayor, councilors, barangay chiefs, police, soldiers, etc---also ended up dead, dying and dazed from the total devastation of the city by super typhoon Yolanda.

The mestizo and illustrado-looking mayor of Tacloban belonging to the ultra-wealthy Romualdez clan in Leyte, fled much earlier and seen in Makati, probably in one of the glitzy restaurants, sipping wine, cozying up to Brazilian music while hundreds of his people, hungry and desperate, were seen crying at the ruined city airport, hoping to get into the next C-130 flight to Manila and Cebu. Walang paki-alam sa mundo ?

SOUP KITCHEN. All churches of all religions could help ease the hunger and suffering of the typhoon survivors if they can organize food teams, set up “soup kitchens” in street corners to feed anyone who’s hungry with hot arroz caldo.

We expected to see Catholic church priests and nuns, Protestant pastors and church members running “soup kitchens” in all the typhoon stricken areas---- but alas, this wasn’t happening.

PRESIDENT’S PRESENCE. We expected to see President Noynoy living under an army tent like what he did in Zamboanga during that war, acting like a Commander in Chief, meeting with his cabinet at night under a lamp, issuing orders right there, making sure the food packs reach the hands of the survivors, etc. But, alas, he wasn’t there. Where was the President all this time? Walang paki-alam sa mundo ?

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Preparing for the next emergency

REPARING for the next emergency, whether it’s going to be another super typhoon, magnitude 7 earthquake, tsunami, falling meteor, etc, should be the Emergency Plan of cities and towns everywhere in the country today.

POWER. In most disasters or calamities, power is gone. Power lines are down, taking many weeks for it to recover.

What to do ? Portable generators must be ready at all times, with enough fuel to last several days. Automotive batteries, flashlight batteries, triple A batteries etc are also be helpful for computers and cellphones COMMUNICATIONS. Smart, Globe, Sun, PLDT, Bayantel, I’m sure, have emergency systems in place to make sure people can still communicate even at the height of a calamity or disaster. All cellphones must be able to work immediately.

We’ve seen how urgent the need of people to communicate in the Zamboanga war, the Bohol earthquake and the super typhoon Yolanda’s aftermath across the Visayas.

CLEARING OPERATIONS. In any kind of calamity, entire cities and provinces are usually left in shambles with mountains of debris clogging every street and highways, making it impossible for vehicles to pass, specially groups of rescue and recovery teams from other places.

Every available bulldozer, tractor, etc that are workable must be ready to clear the streets, roads and highways, immediately after the danger has passed. If there are so few of them, people must be mobilized to clear the debris off the streets with their bare hands.

TRANSPORT. Every surviving vehicles that are left, must be used by the government to move people or relief goods to ease the pain and suffering of survivors--- while waiting for help from the national government and other areas to arrive.

VANTAGE POINTS

WAYWARD AND FANCIFUL

BY GAIL ILAGAN

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Part 1 of 2

AS it Nietzsche who said what won’t kill you will make you stronger?

Ah, rats.

Work – the one that allows me to earn my bread – has kept me busy all day. It’s past midnight before I can allow myself the time to think about Sendong and Pablo and Yolanda.

When Sendong struck Cagayan de Oro and Iligan in December 2011, we were dumbfounded. We thought that was the worst.

Then Pablo struck Davao Oriental and Comval in December 2012, and he was a bit more terrible. We also thought that was the worst.

You’d think if we could survive Pablo, we could survive anything.

But Yolanda came, and no doubt she came with a vengeance.

Wine is strong. Kings are stronger. But a woman...

Hmmm. You don’t respond to a woman the way you would to a man.

Call me sexist. Or call me a psychologist.

While we may be fooled into thinking that Yolanda is just like Pablo or Sendong, only just heaps more terrible, I have this feeling we may be wrong.

Yolanda came for Samar and Leyte, Cebu and Panay, Mindoro and Coron. Yes, she did – even though on TV that it’s mostly Tacloban we see.

Where Sendong and Pablo struck contiguous areas, Yolanda played hopscotch over several islands, leaving grievous desolation and destruction in her wake. Though getting to Iligan and CDO, Dav Or and Comval proved difficult for a long time after the storm, the places Sendong and Pablo hit connected to other areas that had been spared.

These were communities that had a history of supporting other communities, bringing in relief in times of disaster.

My spirits lifted when I saw the convoy from Pikit delivering relief to New Bataan. The former Pikit first lady had led that delegation a day after Christmas. She braved the drizzle as she told me that, “We used to be the ones to receive relief. Now it’s our turn to give.

Christmas.”

The former Pikit first lady is a Muslim. She came to New Bataan bearing Christmas gifts.

On the very first day after Pablo, I saw personnel from the DPWH and electric cooperatives of other provinces and cities in Mindanao helping to clear the roads and open up lifelines for relief goods to get in.

We don’t see that yet in the islands that have been hit by Yolanda. This is among the reasons why 72 hours after the storm, many communities that have been hit by Yolanda have yet to be reached for assessment, for aid.

As early as 72 hours after Pablo, we saw temporary shelters sprouting up for the survivors. We had trucks moving in from CDO carrying with them the tents Sendong survivors had used and were then donating for their neighbors in Davao Oriental.

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Hindi ako papayag ng ganun style,”he said.

“Alam mo pag magulo ang tao, you need to establish peace and order, if you need to shoot people, then shoot. “ He just reminded the

team to stretch their patience and try to understand the situation of the victims. He said that they will be dealing with people who are desperate and under stress because of the typhoon that almost erased Tacloban from the map.

dles, ready-to-eat food and other essential items.

Tadeco likewise will be donating 1,200 boxes of Cavendish bananas enough for 12,000 families. These will be delivered to typhoon-stricken areas by company vehicles and personnel.

Tadeco, among the fastest growing conglomerates in Mindanao, is a subsidiary of the Anflo Group of Companies with business interests

in real estate, agriculture, tourism, and meat processing, among others. The company received this year a Social Accountability award from DOLE for advocating corporate social responsibility.

It was also reported that other private companies under the Philippine Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) are preparing logistics to extend

years since 2009, and a total of 441 wheelchairs were donated to children in Luzon thru their partnership with the Japanese NGO. “We believed that the most important human action that we can do is to give. To give not only at the time of crisis but any chance possible. To give without asking anything in return. To enable children to be mobile thru the use of this wheelchairs,” del Rosario said, adding that this is directly in line with the mission and vision of the foundationm, which is to make EMCOR a partner in prosperity building, especially in the poor and the under privileged sector of the country.

He said that the foundation does projects geared toward children because the founder of JVR, Mr. Jesus V. del Rosario, truly believes that children are the future success of society.

“If we give them [children] them the tools in order to succeed, they can truly enable the country and ensure success, ” he added.

The foundation is the partner of the Japanese NGO in the country in looking for partners who will be the beneficiaries of wheelchairs.

Norihiro Nosse, a representative from the Volunteers Group to Send Wheelchairs to Overseas Children said that these wheelchairs came from the children in Japan who had outgrown their wheelchairs.

“We saw that there are so many developing countries which are in need of

wheelchairs,” Nosse said, adding that the wheelchairs are not brand new but are in good condition and were used for only three to four years.

Nosse said that the Philippines is one of the 21 countries benefitting from the program of the Japanese NGO. Aside from partnering with NGOs for the distribution of wheelchairs, the foundation is also empowering the youth thru college scholarships. Currently, they have a total of 224 scholars throughout the country.

Celso P. Villegas, president and chief-operating-officer of EMCOR, Inc. said that they have scholars in the Ateneo de Davao University, University of Mindanao in Tagum and Digos campuses, Notre Dame University in Midsayap, Kidapawan and Baganga, and some in Cebu.

The foundation also has a feeding program.

Villegas said that currently, they have 2,000 beneficiaries.

Aside from gearing up the youths, EMCOR, Inc. is also committed in making their services available to their customers throughout the country. He said that they have nine stores in Davao City, three in Panabo, three in Tagum and branches in Compostella Valley and Nabunturan.

We are constantly expanding and refurbishing our buildings and facilities. This is to ensure that we will provide a good area where appliance distributors can showcase their products and services.

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NEWLY-ACQUAINTED. Executive assistant to the city mayor Christopher “Bong” Go and Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao are seen exchanging mobile phone numbers during the PBA team’s courtesy call to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte Friday night at The Marco Polo Davao. Lean Daval Jr.

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with firearms, he is in for the kill,” Duterte explained.

Regional Trial Court Branch 16 has set aside the issued warrant of arrest earlier after it restored the P1.44 million bail bond of the accused.

Yu manifested to the court that he failed to appear in court during his scheduled arraignment because he was hospitalized and had been advised by his doctor not to travel.

He is a respondent in

eight separate cases of carnapping filed by police officers Filmore Escobal, Carlos Asturias, Joselito Marces, Napoleon Saliog Jr., Eliazar Macabinlar and Ibrahim Buog and two private complainants, Delilah Galgala and Aldrich Palados.

Yu also petitioned the court for the transfer of his cases to Tandag, Surigao del Sur, his hometown. This is because of the danger to his life in Davao City after he was hunted for almost a

year by the authorities.

Mayor Duterte said he is against the idea of transferring the cases to Tandag.

“Maswerte siya, especially ang korte murag kilid rana sa iyang balay,” Duterte blurted out after hearing about Baktin’s petition for transfer of venue.

The court on the otherhand has scheduled the pre-trial conference to next year on February 27.

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OLLOWING YAB Prime Minister’s directive to assist the Government of the Philippines and victims of typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) that struck central parts of the Philippines, the Government of Malaysia has offered to the Government of the Philippines humanitarian assistance in the form of armed forces medical team, Malaysia Search and Rescue Team (SMART),

food items, water purifiers and other emergency relief aids. At the same time, Kelab Putra 1Malaysia and Malaysian Red Crescent Society will also provide assistance including foods, medicines, water purifiers and other humanitarian aids.

The first Royal Malaysian Air ForceC-130 aircraft carrying the Malaysian Team and the relief aids will depart from Subang Air Force Base on

Wednesday, 13November, 2013 at 7:00 am and is estimated to arrive in Tacloban at 2:15 pm. This flight will be joined by the officers from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Security Council, Ministry of Health, Radio Televisyen Malaysia and Red Crescent Society. The second flight will take off approximately 30 minutes later ferrying volunteers from Kelab Putra 1Malaysia, food items and

other reliefaids.

The third Royal Malaysian Air Force C-130 aircraft will depart for Tacloban, Philippines on Thursday, 14 November, 2013 carrying armed forces medical team, SMART and medicines, while the fourth and fifth flights on Friday, 15 November, 2013 and Saturday, 16 November, 2013 respectively will ferry field hospital equipment.

dentiality. He said that a team from the company scouted the city three months ago for possible BPO expansion.

Pasawa said that the company is eyeing IT Parks in the city to be the

location of their office.

“It will have about 500 seats,” he said, noting that about 1,000 jobs are expected to be generated.

He said that Davao, as Philippines’ Next Wave City, is capable of produc-

ing pool of talents who are versatile and trainable.

He also said that the cost of doing business in the city is relatively low.

“We have reliable and cheaper electricity.”

He also said that in terms of connectivity, Davao is close to the standard of Manila.

He said that both companies might start their project by next year.

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AVAO City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte removed the bounty of P5 million for the capture “dead or alive” of alleged carnap syndicate leader Ryan Cain Yap Yu, alias Baktin, after the latter pleaded not guilty on Friday to carnapping charges.

“Kung naa siya sa custody sa law, there is no reason for you to kill a person, but if he is a fugitive or about to be arrested and resists violently, maybe

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‘Yolanda’ ruins seaweeds worth millions of pesos B

IEN-UNIDO, Bohol (PNA) -– The fury of super typhoon left a trail of destruction in the multi-million dollar seaweeds industry in several islands, off this town in northernmost part of Bohol, about 110 kms. from capital Tagbilaran City.

Chairman Romel Librado of barangay Pinamgo of Jao island said in an exclusive interview that some 20 hectares of seaweeds of this island, one of the main source of livelihood here, were washed out by the typhoon.

Some of the farms are about to be harvested and some just planted, an islander, who works with seaweed farms, said. He added that people who engaged in the industry may find it hard to recover fast of the loan-funded ventures.

In Hingutanan island, comprised of barangays East and West Hingutanan, more than an hour by motorized boat from the municipal port, probably

had the biggest lose in seaweeds farms. Seaweed farmers here said the estimate of losses could exceed PhP2 million.

A farmer here said that the structure used for storing and drying were destroyed by the supertyphoon. The same with those (seaweeds) already dried. Recovery may be painful and slow.

As this developed, Chairman Librado and barangay captains of Hingutanan, island barangays of Maomaoan, Malingin, Bilangbilangan Diot, Bilangbilangan Daku and Sagasa separately expressed gratitude to the provincial government for providing the islanders with relief goods.

The Social Economic Environment Management (SEEM) cluster of the Governor’s Office boosted the relief concern as the province top priority by dispatching personnel and sacks-full of “food packs” to the families in these islands on Tuesday through

Wednesday despite typhoon “Zoraida.”

SEEM-GO gave out “food packs” containing kilos of rice, canned goods, noodles and water to thousands of families

in these barangays, said Glaiza Nopalla who headed the team of 18 personnel to actually visit the islands. The barangay governments of these islands also put up a count-

er-part food packs as additional provisions for the island folk.

In a separate interview, Mayor Nino Rey Boniel said he is very thankful for the provin-

cial government’s assistance in these times of calamity. The mayor said he directed some of his personnel to assist the SEEM workforce to distribute the food packs. (PNA)

strongest experienced in his life.

“My coconuts were uprooted and most of my other trees suffered tremendous damages but all my pili trees remained standing with their branches intact but not most of the leaves and fruits. Later, in about two or three months, all these pili trees will bloom again and bear more fruits,” he told the PNA in local dialect.

Latest reports on damages on agriculture left by “Yolanda” received by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Bicol listed the cost at around P175 million.

The list includes coconut and other fruit-bearing trees in some 5,000 hectares affected that were either felled or uprooted by the strong wind, flood and landslides.

No pili tree was mentioned in the damage reports.

Indeed, less known but just as versatile and hardy as the legendary coconut is the pili tree. Both plants grow profusely in

Bicol where typhoons and volcanic eruptions are frequent.

Resistant to strong winds and hot weather conditions, the tree copes better with the adverse impact of climate change than most plants.

The pili tree is highly recommended for agro-forestry projects, especially in typhoon-frequented areas.

Not surprisingly, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the region has been planting pili for the government’s National Greening Program (NGP), the Aquino administration’s premier reforestation program.

It is known to withstand typhoons and most pests and although it grows best where rainfall is almost evenly distributed throughout the year, it can grow in marginal lands and steep hillsides.

This, coupled with the fact that it does not shed its leaves, makes it a great tree to line avenues and highways, providing protection as well as a prac-

tical and efficient way to shade and add aesthetics to any town or city byway, Gonzales said.

An indigenous species (scientific name, Canarium ovatum) that grows up to 100 years old and up to 35 meters in height, the pili tree starts bearing fruit at around age six.

Upright with leaves and branches roundly spread, they are beautiful as shade trees lining up avenues or marking borders.

Pili is tree of life for Bicolanos as all its parts are useful. The hard shells of the nut are used for fuel, handicrafts and charcoal briquettes while the pulp is eaten boiled, pickled, sweetened or sautéed; the surplus, fed to the pigs.

Not only is the pili nut being processed into different kinds of delicacies, but is also seen as important as the proteins found in commercially important oil seeds that help fight cancer.

Studies made by scientists from the University of Guelph in Canada and the Philippines’ De-

partment of Science and Technology (DOST) recently reported proteins in pili are good for the heart, too.

Oil extracted from the pulps and kernels can be used as cooking oil, fuel oil for lamps and for making insect repellents, moisturizers and perfumes. Pili oil is said to possess the high qualities of olive oil.

Spas offering facial and body treatments use lotions made from pili nut, which is rich in moisture and Vitamin E. Also rich in phosphorous, calcium, protein and potassium, the pili nut is a good alternative to the expensive pine nut in pesto sauce and can be thrown into all kinds of breads, pastries and sautéed food.

Resin from the bark called Manila elemi is being exported to China and Europe for industrial uses such as transparent paper used as window panes and as additives to plastic, plaster, printer ink and various paint products.

Locally, the wood is used to caulk boats.

Others call pili “The Majestic Tree” due to its many economic uses. Every part of the tree -- from the roots, trunk, branches, leaves, sap and fruit -- is valuable.

According to Haribon Foundation, an international campaigner for the protection of natural resources, “Pili trees are the timeless, silent giants that have been protecting us without us even knowing, long before we began to expand our reach deeper and deeper into our forests.”

It has, however, been becoming an endangered tree species that today, people die by the thousands from landslides and flooding due to the decreasing population of pili, among other important forest trees.

Yes, pili trees survive typhoons throughout its existence on the planet; but it is the period after the typhoon that threatens the tree -- humans undergoing food insecurity in the wake of a typhoon cut them down for firewood, Haribon said.

Bicol pili trees withstand super typhoon S

ORSOGON CITY (PNA) -– The ever sturdy pili trees of Bicol once more have proven that the more they are whipped by typhoons, the more they become stronger.

Tree owners are also certain that from the intense beating made by super typhoon “Yolanda,” which battered the southern section of Sorsogon province with wind that packed more that 200 kilometers per hour strength, their pili would bloom more and bear much fruits later.

Pili, which is considered a “stress tree” and “another tree of life -- next to coconut,” is indeed the symbol of Bicolanos who are always ready to stand up after calamities and tragedies and wear smiles even in the face of trials.

Amado Gabito, a 67-year-old farmer in Irosin, Sorsogon -- which was among the province’s hard-hit towns, said all his 10 pili trees -- aged about half a century -- survived the beatings of Yolanda’s strong wind, one of the

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Its executive committee member, DrHengAik Cheng, said the mobile hospital would have tents, medicine supplies, beds and operating rooms.

“We are waiting for the equipment to be sent out.

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF DAVAO CITY

HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND OR PAG-IBIG FUND,

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EJF-REM CASE NO. 14,403-13

EMMA B. ESCAMIS married to Jose P. Escamis, Mortgagor/s. x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-ibig Fund against the mortgagor/s Emma B. Escamis married to Jose Escamis with postal address at LOT 13 & 14 , BLK. 42, DECA HOMES RESORT RESIDENCE TUGBOK MINTAL , Davao City to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of July 29, 2013 amounts to ( P 584,682.21) Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest, penalty charges, plus attorney’s fees equivalent to TEN ( 10%) of the total indebtedness plus other legal expenses incident of foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on November 15 , 2013 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland,Davao City to the highest bidder for Cash or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property together with all the improvements thereon, to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T- 146-2011009205 “ A parcel of land (Lot 13, Blk. 42, xxx) situated in Barangay of Tugbok, Davao City, Island of Mindanao.xxx Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) SQUARE METERS, more or less” Transfer Certificate of Title No. 146-2011009206 “ A parcel of land xxx (Lot 14, Blk.42,xxx) situated in Barangay Tugbok, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao xxx containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) SQUARE METERS, more or less”.

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date,it shall be held on December 13, 2013 without further notice.

Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the titles herein described real property/ies and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Davao City, Philippines, October 8, 2013 FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF: (SGD.) DEXTER P. SALCEDO Sheriff IV (edge 11/11,18/25)

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11th Judicial Region Branch 15, Davao City

RE:PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF RYU HEI VILLAS

LEONORA R. VILLAS, Petitioner Rep.by: DIOSDADA R. VILLAS Atty.-in-fact, -versus-

SP. PROC. NO. 12-784-13 FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH

NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE AND ALL PERSONS WHOSE INTEREST MAYBE AFFECTED, Respondents x---------------------------------------x

ORDER This is a verified petition for correction of entires in the Report of Birth of child born abroad of Philippine parent Ryu Hei Villas particularly this follows: 1) Mother’s Date of Birth: from July 26, 1969 to JULY 26, 1971 and 2) mother’s birthplace from Pob. Agno Pangasinan to TANDAG, SURIGAO DEL SUR. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance let the petition be heard on November 27, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. at the session hall at this Court on which date, hour and place, all interested persons are hereby cited to appear and show cause if they have any, why this petition should not be granted.

Let copy of this Order and Petition be published before the hearing date at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Davao once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks. Give the Davao City Civil Registrar and the Solicitor General copies of this Order.

SO ORDERED.

Davao City, Philippines, October 11, 2013.

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(Sgd) RIDGWAY M. TANJILI Judge

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HOT HANDS. Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (top) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton in the second half of an NBA game in Indianapolis. The Pacers defeated the Bucks 104-77 for its ninth straight win in the new season.

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NDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Indiana’s Roy Hibbert had the perfect knockout combination Friday night.

On offense, he made all but two shots. On defense, he protected the rim. At the free-throw line, he couldn’t miss and no matter what the Bucks tried to stop the former All-Star center, nothing worked.

Hibbert finished with season-highs of 24 points and eight blocks and added 10 rebounds to lead unbeaten Indiana past Milwaukee 104-77 - the Pacers’ most lopsided rout in a 9-0 start. ‘’We have expectations and we want to win,’’ Hibbert said. ‘’We want to play deep, deep into the playoffs. You gain confidence with your teammates when we’re all on the same page and we all have one goal. Some guys on this team before were just trying to get a paycheck and go home and then chilling on the beach and sip mojitos or something like that. That’s not us. ‘’ Hibbert was referring to the teams he played on when he first arrived in Indy.

There’s no doubt that philosophy has

changed. On Friday, the Pacers followed the same blue-collar script they’ve used to win their first nine.

Milwaukee had a season-low point total, finished well below its season average of 93.7 points, and shot just 34.1 percent against the league’s No. 1 defense.

It’s the fourth time Indiana has held an opponent to 80 or fewer points this season and it’s the second time this week.

Now, after becoming the first team in the league to start 9-0 since Dallas in 2002-03, Indiana has a chance to reach even more milestones.

The defending Central Division champs head to Chicago on Saturday with a chance to become the 14th team in league history to go 10-0 and they can break the longest winning streak in the franchise’s NBA history.

Indiana also won nine straight from Nov. 2-22 in 2002. Another win also would put them on the precipice of the longest winning streak in Pacers history (11), which stretches all the way back to 1972-73, when they were still in the ABA.

Lakers donate to ‘Yolanda’victims

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HE Los Angeles Lakers announced that they are donating $150,000 to the Philippine Red Cross to assist in relief efforts for victims for super typhoon “Yolanda”.

The Lakers Youth Foundation will also hold auctions during the team’s home games from November 12 to 24, whose proceeds will also go to the PRC. Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, a regular Manila

visitor, was among athletes to express condolences for victims of the calamity over Twitter, saying he was “heartbroken” by the developments.

Earlier, the NBA and the NBA Players Association donated $250,000 each to UNICEF and World Vision for relief operations in the Philippines.

The Miami Heat and its sister company have also pledged $1 million for relief efforts.

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Freedom Ride 2013 riders at the Zamboanga City stopover.

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OUR WHEELS move the body, but two wheels move the soul.

That’s a bikers’ credo.

That too, is the moving force, the high-octane energy that fueled the passion of 61 men from all over the country who joined the Second Annual Mindanao Freedom Ride, an Ultimate Moto-Tourism Event organized by Norminring Motorbikes.

The four-day ride is envisioned to support educational material requirements of public school children in pre-selected destinations. The objective is to travel 1800 kilometers across the country’s second biggest island: Davao City, Pagadian City, Zamboanga City, Dapitan City and Iligan City.

“It’s an annual event and this year, it has just gotten bigger and better,” said Jondi Lacson, chief executive officer of Norminring Development Corporation which operates KTM Davao, KTM’s exclusive distributor.

The riders came from Davao City and neighboring cities and some came all the way from Manila led by Ducati Philippines general manager Marc de Joya.

Day 1 of the ride took the entourage from Davao City to Digos covering 55 kilometers, followed by the Digos-Kidapawan stage with 53 kilometers,

61 riders took part in the Freedom Ride Mindanao 2013.

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New Seda Abreeza Hotel manager

Mall fun in the Philippines

THE Management and Ownership of Seda Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ken V. Kapulong as Hotel Manager of Seda Abreeza. Ken brings with him a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry and a solid understanding of the operational & management requirements of running a successful hotel. His career as a hotelier spans a period of more than 13 years with 5 star and deluxe hotel properties locally and abroad.

Mr. Kapulong’s equally accomplished predecessor, Mr. Jeffrey M. Enriquez, who was the pre – opening General Manager of both Seda Abreeza in Davao and Seda Centrio in Cagayan de Oro City has been assigned to open another Seda property in Seda Nuvali, Laguna.

Seda Abreeza is conveniently located at J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City. It is right beside Abreeza Ayala Mall and is in close proximity to nearby corporate and commercial establishments. For inquiries and reservations please call 322-8888 or 244-3000. Visit Seda’s website at www.sedahotels.com or email at reservations. dvo@sedahotels.com. Seda Abreeza is a joint venture between AyalaLand Hotels & Resorts Corporation and Anflo Management & Investment Corporation.

Help ‘Yolanda’ victims through SM’s ‘Donate-A-Bag’ Program SHOPPERS at SM outlets who may be too busy or have no time to pack relief goods can now send aid to super-typhoon Yolanda victims through SM’s Donate-A-Bag program.

For as little as Php100, get a ready relief bag at SM Supermarket branches at SM Lanang Premier and SM City Davao and donate this to help affected communities in Luzon and Visayas.

Relief bag donations will be sent through SM Foundation’s calamity response program, Operation Tulong Express.

Shoppers can choose from any of two SM Greenbag options.

One bag contains bottles of water with ready to eat meals, while another bag contains bottles of water with either biscuits or cup noodles. Every purchase of Donate-A-Bag item entitles customers to get one free green bag.

Drop off relief bags in designated booths at the bins outside the checkout area and they will be sent to calamity-hit areas through SM Foundation’s Operation Tulong Express.

At the same time, Operation Tulong Express booths at SM City Davao near Entrance 1 and SM Lanang Premier’s Upper Ground Level and are accepting donations in cash or in kind, preferably food and water, to provide immediate relief to ‘Yolanda’ and earthquake victims through SM Foundation’s partnership with the Philippine National Red Cross.

Send relief assistance through SM’s Donate-A-Bag program. For more information, contact SM City Davao at 297-6998 or SM Lanang Premier at 285-0943.

Tourists and tour operators to get perks at Abreeza Mall

ON November 11, 2013, Abreeza Mall launches a year-round program that will give tourists more reasons to enjoy their stay in Davao City, as well as aid tour operators and tour guides in offering the best in local tourism to their clients.

Through the Tourist Incentive Program, local and foreign tourists will be treated to exclusive discounts and privileges at the city’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. Upon registration at the main concierge, tourists will be handed an Abreeza Visitor Card which they will present to avail of great perks from participating stores and a list of participating establishments.

Tourists also gain free access to Abreeza Mall’s VIPinoy Lounge and Customer Lounge, which both offer a relaxing respite for shoppers. In addition, for a single receipt purchase worth Php 1,000, tourists get to bring home a novelty token from Abreeza. BPI cardholders gain a special perk until December 2013; for a Php 1,000 purchase made using a BPI card, they will receive a BPI premium token.

Guests at the Seda Abreeza Hotel can expect

Performers entertaining guests with their cultural dance. the same treats through the Tourist Incentive Program; all they have to do is present their hotel key cards at the concierge to register.

Tour operators and tour guides accredited with the Department of Tourism are also rewarded when they include Abreeza Mall in their tour itinerary, as freebies and cash incentives await those who bring in tour groups and register them at the concierge. After shopping, visitors will be asked to turn over their Visitor Cards for tallying, and the tour guides who rack up the most number of visitors and the most receipts will be honored with prizes monthly, quarterly, and annually.

For more information

Ruby Ochoa- Abreeza Mall Mktg Manager, Gene Rose TecsonPresident, Davao Tour Guides Association, Luigi EscanoAbreeza Mall, Operations Manager, Lisette Marques- OIC, City Tourism Office, Mary Ann “Baby” Montemayor- President, Davao Region Tourism Council, Eden David- Chief Tourism Operations Officer, DOT XI. on the Tourist Incentive happenings at Abreeza Program, please approach Mall, like Abreeza Mall’s the main concierge at the official Facebook page ground floor, which will at www.facebook.com/ double as an information AbreezaMall, and follow and assistance booth for @abreezatweets on Twitter tourists, or call (082) 321- and @iloveabreezamall on 9332. To stay updated on Instagram.

Jollibee introduces new Cheesy Bacon Mushroom Champ TODAY’S young professionals lead a very demanding lifestyle. They work hard to make their dreams come true and still make time for their diverse interests and passions. On extremely busy days, they can always turn to an extraordinarily rewarding and satisfying treat with the new Jollibee Cheesy Bacon Mushroom Champ.

The newest langhap-sarap treat from the country’s favorite fast-food chain, it has a filling 1/3 pound, 100% pure beef patty, smothered with delightful cheese sauce and made more delectable by crispy bacon strips and yummy mushrooms.

The new Jollibee Cheesy Bacon Mushroom Champ can be enjoyed solo for only P129, or as a value meal with Jolly Crispy Fries and regular drink for only P165.

Reward yourself with the hefty, extraordinary langhapsarap goodness of the Jollibee Cheesy Bacon Mushroom Champ, now available at all Jollibee outlets nationwide.

For delivery, call Jollibee Express Delivery Service hotline at 8-7000 or log on to www.jollibeedelivery.com.

Ms. Ruby Ochoa from Abreeza and Ms. Marilyn Roque from Mindanao Times posing with the members of Davao Tour Guides Association together with their President, Ms. Ruby Ochoa giving an overview of the Ms. Gene Rose Tecson.

Tourist Incentive Program.

Mr. Luigi Escano delivering Ms. Baby Montemayor giving her Ms. Lisette Marques delivering her special message. his welcome speech. special message to the crowd.

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GMA Network takes flight via newest telefantasya series Adarna SETTING another breakthrough, GMA Network takes pride in its upcoming telefantasya via a modern retelling of a well-loved classic. Highlighting the value of love and acceptance, Adarna is set to premiere on November 18 on GMA Telebabad.

Helmed by director Ricky Davao, a different level of thrill and acting prowess will be delivered by Kapuso actress Kylie Padilla together with three of this generation’s most soughtafter leading men Geoff Eigenmann, Benjamin Alves, and Mikael Daez. Completing the cast are Michelle Madrigal, Ryza Cenon, Saab Magalona, Arkin Magalona, and Chynna Ortaleza plus stellar performances from renowned actors and actresses Jean Garcia, Jestoni Alarcon, Maureen Larazzabal, and Dante Rivero.

Adarna is the story of Ada (Kylie Padilla) who is prophesized to be the most powerful healer in Pugad Sanghaya. As she discovers the path towards fulfilling her fate, she meets three men—celebrity basketball player Migo (Geoff Eigenmann), street-smart kanto boy Bok (Benjamin Alves), and fearless warrior Falco (Mikael Daez)—each one needing her in his own way.

Set in Pugad Sanghaya, there rules the despiteful Uwakro (Dante Rivero).

One day he gets seriously ill and orders Garuda (Michelle Madrigal) to look for the group of healers known as Adarna. One of those is Larka (Jean Garcia), who is currently pregnant, and

husband Kestrel. A prophecy will be declared that her baby will become the most powerful healer in Pugad Sanghaya. Due to unfortunate circumstances, Garuda’s troop chases them which causes Kestrel’s death. Larka, together with her daughter, decides to secretly enter the world of the mortals.

Still worried that Garuda’s troop might follow them; Larka changes her name to Lupe, covers her wings and never uses her healing powers. Instead, Lupe and Ada sell bottles of herbal medicines outside the Quiapo Church .

One day, Ada witnesses a car accident of a young boy named Migo. Ada sings to him and to the people’s surprise, Migo slowly wakes and stands up as if nothing happened. Thinking that Garuda might track them, Lupe decides to fly away by herself and leave Ada to her suitor Simon (Jestoni Alarcon).

After years of longing for her mother, Ada now lives with Simon together with wife Jinky (Maureen Lar-

razabal) and stepdaughter Janelle (Chynna Ortaleza).

Ada crosses path with Migo and eventually develop feelings for each other. Migo reveals her mother sickness and asks for help from Ada . She agrees to sing to his mother not knowing that her voice reverberates in Pugad Sanghaya.

Unfortunately, one of the members of Garuda’s troop named Bok gets to know of Ada ’s ability and tries to get close to her. Despite orders from Garuda, Bok keeps his bad intentions and instead, makes friends with Ada until he slowly falls in love with her.

On her 18th birthday, Ada’s wings will finally spread. Just right in time, Falco comes and explains to Ada her real identity. Ready to guard and fight her love for Ada , Falco will be the one to teach Ada to hold weapons and defend herself from Garuda and her troop.

Among the three men, who will truly love and accept Ada ? Who will betray her? Will she be able to find her mother Lupe?

GMA Kapuso Foundation organizes relief drives for victims of Yolanda GMA Kapuso Foundation is conducting wide-scale relief drives for the victims of supertyphoon Yolanda.

As of November 13, the Foundation has already collected P49,915,523.63 worth of cash and P1,003,556.48 worth of inkind donations, which will certainly go a long way in extending much needed assistance to those who were affected or displaced by the recent tragedy that struck central Philippines.

In-kind donations may be dropped off at the Kapuso Foundation main office, 2nd Floor Kapuso Center, GMA Network Drive

corner Samar Street, Diliman, Quezon City, or at the GMA Kapuso Foundation Warehouse at #366 GMA Compound, Tandang Sora Avenue, Brgy. Culiat, Quezon City.

To facilitate service delivery in the affected areas in the Visayas, drop off centers have also been established at the GMA Iloilo Staion at 5 Alta Tierra Village, Jaro, Iloilo City and GMA Cebu station at GMA Complex, Apas Nivel Hills, Cebu City.

Rice, canned goods, noodles, bottled water, clothes, new undergarments, medicines, blankets, sleeping mats, hygiene supplies,

laundry detergent, towels and slippers are most preferred.

Monetary donations, on the other hand, may be deposited at any Metrobank, UCPB, PNB, and Cebuana Lhuillier branch all over the country. Donations are tax deductible with no additional service fee. Specific bank details may be accessed through the GMA Kapuso Foundation website at http://www.gmanetwork.com/kapusofoundation.

GMAKF can be reached via their hotline at (02) 9284299 or (02) 9289351 or their website.

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Oh to be free...

FFROM A1 Kidapawan-Midsayap with 76 kilometers and Midsayap-Parang with 52 kilometers before the riders took the first long stage from Parang to Tukuran covering 130 kilometers.

From Tukuran, the herd next mowed down to Pagadian in a short stage covering 20 kilometers before finishing the Day 1 grind with back-to-back long stages from Pagadian to Ipil in 131 kilometers and Ipil to Zamboanga City in 148 kilometers.

“Everyone had a blast Jondi Lacson (right) with riders enjoy lunch in a stopover. after the first day, tired but in high spirits,” said Lacson.

Day 1 stage recorded a total of 650-kilometer distance.

The riders got up on Day 2 in Zamboanga City for a long grind to begin the second stage—a 148-kilometer ride to Ipil.

From Ipil, the her took a 90-kilometer ride to Sindangan covering 90 kilometers.

The final stretch for Day 2 covered an 82-kilometer distance from Sindangan to Dapitan. Total mileage for Day 2 is 320 kilometers.

Then it’s on for Day 3 as the Freedom Ride reached its halfway mark.

Riders were flagged off on Day 3 in scenic Dapitan City travelling 80 kilometers to Josefina.

From Josefina, the riders took four short stages Jimmy Gomez checks his stuff. beginning with the 20-ki- ready to roll,” shared Lac- Seagull over 47 kilomelometer stretch to Mo- son. ters. lave followed by another The final stage is an The final grind beshort 26-kilometer ride gan in Iligan City early 86-kilometer descent to Aurora, a 25-kilometer Saturday before heading to Davao City, ending at ride to Kapatagan, and an to Cagayan de Oro City KTM Davao and register18-kilometer trip to Tu- over concrete wide high- ing 86 kilometers. The fibod in Lanao del Norte. way before ascending nal day covered 378.

The day ended with a to Manolo Fortich over In sum, the riders covlong 64-kilometer ride to elevated zigzag roads ered 1,571 kilometers Iligan City. Total mileage covering 40 kilometers. although Lacson said the for Day 3 is 231 kilome- The next stage is a long total distance covered ters.

115-kilometer ride to based on his bike’s mile“After three days, the Quezon before moving up age was actually 1,644 guys are still upbeat and the mountains towards kilometers.

The road weary riders were treated to dinner and drinks at the Primo Café and Grille to cap this year’s Freedom Ride. With the successful turnout, Lacson said they expect a bigger ride next year.

“We look forward to a bigger group next year and this early we call out those with the passion for riding to set free that drive inside,” Lacson said.

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The new LYR branch, to be known as LYR Mar-

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pliance brands and furnishings.

Today’s opening is expected to draw the GenSan crowd to the store in anticipation of the wide line of products carried by the appliance chain.

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Davao hosts PBA opening Ticket sales donated to typhoon victims

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FOILED. Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU)’s Jubilee Therese Acosta (left) tries to score against Iligan City National High School (ICNHS) blockers during Shakey’s Girls Volleyball League Mindanao Leg Finals on Friday at the Davao Doctors College (DDC). Lean Daval Jr.

Ravena spearheads charity game

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TENEO star Kiefer Ravena could not just stand and watch when he saw news reports of the devastation brought about by super typhoon “Yolanda” in the Visayas region.

With no hesitation, the King Eagle started organizing a benefit match and concert to raise funds for relief operations.

The match is slated at the Blue Eagle Gym on November 30, starting at 12 noon.

Ravena, who is busy preparing with the Philippine team for the Southeast Asian Games, said he has secured the national team stars like Ray Parks and Kevin Alas along with Ateneo teammates such as Chris Newsome and Nico Elorde.

Ravena’s brother Thirdy, the reigning UAAP juniors basketball Most Valuable Player, will also showcase his talents.

Parks Jr. chases an NBA dream T

WO-TIME UAAP Most Valuable Player Ray Parks is still uncertain about what the future holds for him.

But he has been keeping busy by doing what he does best — playing basketball.

The son of the late PBA Hall of Famer Bobby Parks is busy preparing for the Philippine team to the Southeast Asian Games, where he hopes to lead the squad to a defense of the gold medal he won as part of Sinag Pilipinas two years

ago.

He is also playing a starring role for the BDO squad in the PBA D-League alongside his teammates from National University.

While he’s busy playing ball in the Philippines, he hasn’t let go of his original dream of making it to the biggest basketball stage.

“Of course, first things first, I want to pursue my NBA dream so that’s the first plan,” said Parks, who was a highly-touted high school player in

his father’s hometown of Memphis before moving back to the Philippines to play for the Bulldogs in the UAAP. But he said that if things don’t work out, he remains open to playing in the PBA next season.

Parks was said to have been a shoo-in for the top overall pick had he been part of this year’s draft.

But he was deemed ineligible to join because he had not yet reached the minimum age of 21 years old during draft day.

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OR the first time in the 38-year history of the Philippine Basketball Association, the league opened its 2014 season with austere opening rites in three separate venues across the country.

The league opened the 2014 PLDT MyDSL Philippine Cup on Sunday at the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) Gym where Alaska and Rain Or Shine with newly-crowned Governors’ Cup champion San Mig Coffee renewing its Manila Clasico rivalry with Barangay Ginebra San Miguel at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.

At the same time, three-time defending champion Talk ‘N Text and Meralco played at the New Cebu Coliseum.

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte personally met with the players and coaches of the two PBA teams in Davao and asked that they do their share in the fund-raising campaign for the victims of super typhoon Yolanda.

“We are here to play for our brothers and sisters in Leyte, I think everyone in this

room feels for them,” said ROS coach Yeng Guiao, himself a lawmaker from Pampanga, during the press conference last Saturday at Dencio’s Restaurant.

The PBA has donated P1 million for the relief efforts through broadcast partner TV5′s Alagang Kapatid Foundation.

“We will dedicate our simple opening rites to all of our kababayan who were affected by ‘Yolanda.’

We want them to know that they are in our prayers and that the PBA will continue to be of help to them in the long road to normalcy,” said PBA Commissioner Chito Salud.

Salud said that as the league opens, the welfare of those affected by the calamity will remain in the minds of everyone involved in the PBA. “The ferocity of competition they will see on opening day will in no way be reflective of our lack of understanding of what truly matters in life and sympathy for those impacted. Rather, it will be a showcase of the brave hearts of our players who all want to serve as inspiration to our countrymen at this time,” he said.

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