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Soldiers to stay put in Paquibato

By Anthony S. Allada

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S IF challenging its critics, including members of the Davao City Council, soldiers belonging to the Philippine Army plans to transfer the headquarters of one of its battalions from San Roque, Panabo City to Paqui-

Philippine Army battalion to establish headquarters in district bato District.

“The 69th Infantry Battalion will not leave Paquibato.

In fact, the unit has already

identified a strategic area where its battalion headquarters will be transferred in due time,” Lt. Col. Lyndon Paniza,

spokesperson of the 10th Infantry Division (ID), said in an emailed statement.

Paniza said this decision is a consensus among the Army hierarchy “to pave way

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MOST FAMOUS. An artist illustrates and paints a Belen, arguably the country’s most famous symbol of Christmas, on a glass window of an appliance store in the junction of E. Quirino Ave. and Magallanes Street yesterday. [LEAN DAVAL JR.]

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Davao’s smallscale mining not small W

ITh 13-to 30 million people directly involved in small scale mining worldwide, including 50,000 small scale miners in the Davao region alone (according to Mines and Geosciences

Bureau Director Edilberto Arreza) is it still proper to call small scale mining small?

While this was not the main issue during the Conference on “Artisanal and Small Scale Mining in Mindanao: Issues,

Opportunities and Future Options” hosted by the Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) from November 15 to 16, 2012, it was one of the many questions raised by Conference participants.

“The small miners have long been in existence but society has not recognized them for their contributions to society,” ADDU president, Fr. Joel Tabora, said in an interview. he urged

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Beachell-Borlaug scholarship program

Monsanto Phils. campaigns for more Filipino applicants M ONSANTO Philippines, Incorporated is visiting local media offices to help spread the word to eligible Mindanaoans to apply for scholarship funding from the Monsanto Beachell Borlaug International Scholarship Program (MBBISP).

According to Chat Garrido- Ocampo, Monsanto Philippines corporate affairs lead, applications for the next round of funding from the MBBISP will be accepted from November 1, 2012 to February 1, 2013. MBBISP provides funds to scholars pursu-

DOH says

ing a doctorate degree in wheat or rice plant breeding.

“This is a competitive scholarship program that’s why we are encouraging interested applicants to start soonest in checking the requirements so that they can successfully comply with them. We are also making ourselves available should applicants need further information or assistance in meeting the requirements,” Ocampo said.

“Our goal is to have more Filipino students being awarded this schol-

BNS creating impact against malnutrition

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hE deployment of Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) in barangays nationwide has created a major impact in curbing the country’s malnutrition problem, an official of the Department of health said.

DOh Assistant Secretary Maria-Bernadita Flores, concurrent executive director of the National Nutrition Council (NNC), said the community-based volunteers have led the way in the delivery of basic nutrition services, of health, home food production, nutrition education, and other

interventions to families.

Flores, who was here to keynote the two-day 2nd National Conference of Barangay Nutrition Scholars at the Davao Trade and Convention Center on Thursday, said the role of BNS has likewise evolved from merely delivering basic nutrition to managing their barangay nutrition program.

“Their volunteerism is very laudable. They are not receiving any salary but their willingness to help address malnutrition in their respective barangay is a thing that

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arship which provides a full package of support, including a generous student stipend, tuition, applicable fees, health insurance, research fees and travel, as well as funds for the collaborating institution and advising professor, ” Ocampo added.

It was in 2010 when a student from the Philippines, Ms. Mariafe Calingacion, qualified for the said scholarship. Calingacion pursued her Ph.D. in plant physiology at Wageningen University and Research Centre in the Netherlands under the

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AUTHENTIC. A cook of California Diner is seen busy flipping grilled burger patties yesterday. The establishment is one of the few restaurants that offers authentic American and

Mexican food in the city and just opens its doors to the public along Jacinto Ext. on Friday. [LEAN DAVAL JR.]

Militar explains comeback bid L

AWYER Bonifacio Militar, a Davao City councilor for six terms, says he is running again for a city council seat representing the first district in the hope of working again with his political inspiration, now Vice Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, who is himself making a comeback as city mayor.

Militar, a former majority floorleader, admitted he was inspired by Duterte in the passage of two city landmark legislations: The Anti-Firecracker Ordinance of Davao City and Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Ordinance of Davao City, both considered the first of their kind in the country.

“his kind of political leadership has always been the source of our inspiration to be a working and productive legislator,” he said, referring Duterte who is a fellow lawyer.

On the prodding of Duterte, Militar said he authored the Anti-Fireracker Ordinance in 2001 which bans the sale, transport and exploding of firecrackers and pyrotechnics. It first met public resistance as it was an assault on the Filipino tradition of greeting Christmas and New Year with firecracker explosions.

The ordinance has resulted to practically zero firecracker-related injuries during Christmas

and New Year celebrations in the city that has inspired other cities to emulate Davao into enacting their own version of the ordinance.

Duterte has strongly implemented the law through law enforcers.

On the other hand, the Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Ordinance continues to earn praises and awards from international and national anti-smoking bodies and health agencies for its successful implementation.

The city garnered three Department of health Red Orchid Awards for “100% smoke-free environments,” as well as the

Global Smoke-free Partnership Award to a Governmental Body for “exceptional leadership and commitment to further smoke-free policies.”

Militar is also the author of many other resolutions and ordinances, including the Revenue Code of 2005 and the Anti-Pornographic Ordinance of 1992.

Militar, who is running under Duterte’s party hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod, believes he can do a lot more if he regains his seat in the city council in the May 2013 mid-term elctions.. he served as councilor from 1988 to 1997 and from 2001 to 2010.

The replacement of Arches is allowed under the Comission on Election (Comelec) Resolution 9518.

According to Section 15 known as substitution of candidates in case of death, disqualification or withdrawal of another, “If after the last day for the filing of Certificates of Candidacy, an official candidate of a duly registered political party or coalition of political parties dies, withdraws or is disqualified for any cause, he may be substituted by a candidate belonging to, and nominated by, the same political party. No substitute shall be allowed for any independent candidate.”

N official from the Department of Science of Technology (DOST) has urged the Davao ICT (Information Communication Technology) sector to sustain their focus on innovation citing tremendous potentials of the city.

Bud Melchor, deputy executive director of the DOST-ICT Office (ICTO), said that innovation is the key in getting a greater market share in IT and business process outsourcing (BPO) markets. he said that in 2010 global spending in IT BPO for engineering innovation has reached about $1.10 trillion, while the market for innovation in the healthcare BPO industry is projected to reach $300 billion. The creative industry has also reached $1.8 trillion.

Melchor said that a bigger share in the world market would ultimately benefit Davao City which

is cited as the country’s Next Wave City of the future for an ICT investment site.

“Davao City has tremendous innovation potentials, perhaps one of the reasons why IBM has put up an innovation center in the city,” he said.

Though factors for measuring innovation is not yet in place, there are signs of innovation in the city one of which is the recent ON3 online pitching competitions in country, where two of the finalists came from Davao. Pitching competition involves the presentation of startup concepts, ideas, applications and technologies to venture capitalists.

Melchor said that the world is finding out that Filipinos are super talented and very innovative people. he said that the first one to find out the inherent qualities of Filipinos were American

soldiers coming here for training, who found out that despite lacking in resources Filipino soldiers were very resourceful.

Currently the Filipinos innovativeness has extended to the ICT/BPO industry where there is an ongoing bull market for IT professionals. however instead of luring Filipino IT professionals out of the country they could be tapped to help promote the country as an ideal investment destination for outsourcing industries particularly involving innovation.

Melchor cited Davao City as among the most innovative cities foremost among which is the focus of its ICT sector in promoting innovation.

Last November 9-11 the DOST-ICTO and ICT Davao held the Innovation Expo 2012 at Abreeza Mall in the city.

Ex-mayor replaces Innovation key to IT growth dead mayoral bet A

By Anthony S. Allada

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FORMER mayor of Bansalan, Davao del Sur was chosen by the merged Liberal Party (LP) and Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) to replace lawyer Peter Melchor Arches, also a former mayor, who died two weeks ago of heart ailment.

LP-NPC provincial chair Claude Bautista, former congressman who is running for governor, said the municipal chapter of the coalition decided to field 80-year-old lawyer Arturo Gallardo to challenge incumbent mayor Edwin Reyes, who is seeking a third and last term.

Gallardo has been a municipal mayor several times over starting in

1971, but the declaration of Martial Law in 1972 forced him to quit politics temporarily but made a comeback in 1992 and 1995. In 1998, he lost to Arches who served as mayor for three terms until 2007.

Gallardo’s running mate is his own son, incumbent vice mayor Arnel “Atong” Gallardo, who is still in his first term.

Reyes is running under the Nationalista Party (NP), whose provincial chair, Governor Douglas Cagas, is seeking the mayoral post in Digos City while his son, incumbent first district Rep. Marc Douglas Cagas IV, is running to replace him as governor.

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Participation in sports is worth more than medals

By Noel Baguio

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EDALS are neither the end-all nor be-all in sports.

While medal tallies signify triumph in athletic events, Governor Rodolfo del Rosario believes that participation in sports is worth more than all the gold awards won.

The governor expressed his conviction as he congratulated the Davao del Norte delegation for bringing home 47 medals in the recently-concluded Batang Pinoy 2012 Mindanao qualifying leg in Dapitan City.

The DavNor contingent particularly bagged 16 gold, 13 silver and 18 bronze medals in the qualifying games.

The medal harvest of the province was yet hiked up by the five gold and three silver medals clinched by the boxing team of Panabo City, which was topped by another gold in taekwondo.

Carmen’s boxing team further bagged one gold, two silvers and three bronze medals.

The boxers were under the stable of the Barangay Una Boxing Program founded by former District II Congressman Antonio Floirendo, Jr. The program was sustained

by Congressman Antonio

HONORED. Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario leads provincial officials in honoring the Davao del Norte delegation for bringing home 47 medals from the recently-concluded Batang Pinoy 2012 Qualifying Leg in Dapitan City. [DavNor PIO]

Lagdameo, Jr. and former Board Member Vicente Floirendo.

Gov. Del Rosario heralds the province’s strong pursuit in developing its grassroots sports development program to encourage more public participation in sports.

Greater participation, according to him, lies the

true strength of the LGU’s in sports. he said over and above the medals won, increased participation in sports means more kids given proper discipline and more kids turned away from drugs and other vices.

“Yan ang tunay na tagumpay ng ating grass-

roots sports program,” he said.

The sports program of the province got a boost when the governor launched last February the Ugmad Komunidad program that brought together the special programs in tourism, sports and livelihood development.

The sports component, dubbed as Dula Dabaonon, intends to achieve an effective, efficient implementation of comprehensive provincial sports.

The governor added that with the new DavNor Sports and Cultural Center, which is set to be launched on December 12, 2012,

Davao del Norte will eventually become a breeding ground for future champions in the country.

Provincial Sports Coordinator Giovanni Gulanes said the province has since started laying the foundation for a comprehensive and sustainable grassroots sports development program.

hE Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 12 is pushing for the establishment of more barangay food terminals (BFT) in the region in a bid to enhance the markets prospects for local agricultural crops and products.

Amalia Jayag-Datukan, DA Region 12 executive director, said they continually support the implementation of the BFT program in the region and plans are underway for its expansion to other farming areas and communities.

“We’re establishing the BFTs to provide viable market alternatives for our farmers,” she said.

Region 12,which is also known as the Soccsksargen Region, comprises the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, North Cotabato and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Tacurong, Kidapawan and Cotabato.

Earlier this month,

Datukan said the agency showcased the produce of six BFTs in the region during the 1st National Agri-Tourism/Food Terminal Congress and Trade Exhibit that was held in Baguio City.

She said among the top local products that were featured in the trade exhibit were chinese pomelo, virgin coconut oil and “bucayo” of Barangay Kabulacan in Matalam, North Cotabato; mangoosteen, mango and chinese pomelo of Barangay Doles in Magpet, North Cotabato; chicaron, banana chips, durian tart, polvoron, pastillas, tablea and calamansiconcentrate of Barangays Luhong and New Pontevedra of Antipas, North Cotabato; banana vinegar of Barangay Lebe in Kiamba, Sarangani; dried and marinated flying fish or bangsi, corn and rice coffee, salted eggs and herbal tea of Barangay Old Poblacion in Maitum, Sarangani; and,durian of Barangay Palkan in Polomolok,

South Cotabato.

Datukan said the salted eggs of Barangay Old Poblacion in Maitum was a big hit during the event as they were produced through organic processes that eventually resulted to their yellowish color.

She said the region’s BFT exhibitors earned around P18,000 in total sales during the event, which was joined by BFTs from various parts of the country.

Aside from participating in the exhibit, BFT operators from the region joined study tours and visits to BFTs in Benguet province.

The DA central office launched the event to help build up the tourism potentials of various rural areas in the country through agriculture.

The agency mainly wants to promote the top quality agricultural products of BFT areas and other local farming communities as additional attraction for tourists. [PNA]

Opening of more brgy food terminals pushed T

4 THE ECONOMY Stat Watch

1. Gross National Income Growth Rate (At Constant 2000 Prices)

5.8% 1st Qtr 2012

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

6.4 % 1st Qtr 2012

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

USD 4,931 million May 2012 USD 4,770 million Apr 2012 USD -135 million Apr 2012 USD -209 million Mar 2012 P 4,580,674 million Apr 2012

8. Interest Rates 4/

4.1 % May 2012 P131,403 million May 2012 P 5,075 billion Apr 2012

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

P 42.78 Jun 2012

12. Stocks Composite Index 6/

5,091.2 May 2012

13. Consumer Price Index 2006=100

130.1 Jun 2012

14. Headline Inflation Rate 2006=100

2.8 Jun 2012

15. Core Inflation Rate 2006=100

3.7 Jun 2012

16. Visitor Arrivals

349,779 Apr 2012

17. Underemployment Rate 7/

18.8 % Jan 2012

18. Unemployment Rate 7/

7.2 % Jan 2012

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IMF eyes ‘more flexible’ position on capital flows T

hE International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considering to take on a “more flexible” position on capital flows given its impact on currencies.

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde, in a briefing at Malacanang Friday, said the multilateral lender have published five papers on this topic.

“It’s obviously an important one because we have seen capital flows in and out of countries and significant consequences as a result, particularly in terms of appreciation,” she said.

The IMF chief explained that “measures have been taken by countries, particularly macro-prudential measures and more when necessary.”

“And certainly, our position is very much based on the latest development that we are observing at the moment and will be settled very shortly, probably with a view to being more flexible than we have been historically,” she said.

In the case of the Philippines, capital flows continue to remain robust and partly fuels the strengthening of the peso.

To date, the peso is trad-

ing at the 41-level against the dollar better than the 43-level at the start of the year.

Foreign exchange in the country is market-determined but the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) comes in to address extreme volatility in the exchange rate.

The BSP has an inflation-targeting framework and decides on its policy stance with the end-goal of supporting the economy.

Lagarde said the Philippine central bank “has been doing a very steady, attentive job in its monetary policy definition and implementa-

tion, acting on both levers on the interest rate and the appreciation using the inflation band target as a guiding radar.”

“And that seems to have worked reasonably well if you look at the inflation rate that has been very much kept under control and the sensible, shall we say, appreciation of the currency,” she added.

Rate of price increases in the first 10 months this year averaged at 3.2 percent, at the lower end of the three to five percnet target band of the government for this year to 2014. [PNA]

ASM industry to come together and organize themselves as a strategy to gain the full recognition of society for their contribution to development.

“Despite the fact that they have long existed…Society does not recognize them for the contribution they actually give to the society,” he said.

The AdDU, Tabora noted, will be open to ways of collaborating with other institutions,

like the University of the Philippines, and other people who may be interested in giving technical trainings on best mining practices to ASM industry players.

The university hosted the two-day mining conference dubbed “Artisanal and Smallscale Mining in Mindanao: Issues, Opportunities and Future Options,” which is a follow-up to the International Conference

on Mining in Mindanao last January.

Tabora said the mining conference “showed the reality that most mineral production” in the Philippines comes from small-scale and artisanal miners.

Lawyer Richard Gutierrez of Ban Toxics cited Presidential Decree No. 1899 issued by the late President Ferdinand Marcos, which, according to him, recognizes the small-scale mining sector as a tool for rural development.

The Philippines was the first country in the world to recognize the role of the sector, however, the recognition has not been fully implemented, Gutierrez stressed. he said the ASM has more direct contribution to the local economy and employment than the large-scale mining companies, as the latter mostly outsource their materials and employees from areas outside the communities where they are operating.

“Back in 1980, when Marcos recognized the sector as a tool for rural development, had the government instituted the right infrastructure to provide technical support and help to the [small] miners, we could have averted the massive mercury problem we are facing now,” Gutierrez said.

Sectoral collaboration eyed to support small-scale miners

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hE collaboration of sectors from the academe, environment advocates, non-government organizations (NGOs) and other technical institutions is possible to support the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) industry, Fr. Joel Tabora, president of the Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU), said on Thursday.

In a press conference, Tabora urged representatives of the

MONTHLY AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATE (January 2009 - December 2011) Month Average December November October September August July June May April March February January

2012

2011

2010

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

45.11 43.95 43.49 43.44 44.31 45.18 46.32 46.30 45.60 44.63 45.74 46.31 46.03

IT Figures

22.8% Growth of the value of Philippine exports in September, the fastest pace in almost two years. According to the National Statistics Office, exports grew from $3.89 billion in September 2011 to $4.78 in September 2012.

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COCONUT. Atty. Ariel F. Aguirre, president of the Philippine Coconut Coir Exporters of Association, Inc. (PHILCOIR), presents about the prospects of coconut coir, a natural fiber extracted from the husk of coconut, during the

P30.8 billion Amount the Philippines sold in 10-year global peso notes (GPN) at a coupon of 3.90%. According to Finance Undersecretary Rosalia de Leon, the global investors snapped up the bonds in a deal that was 7.2 times oversubscribed by investors from all over the world.

second day of the Davao Investment Conference at SM Lanang Premier’s SMX Convention Center yesterday. [LEAN DAVAL JR.]

P24.3 billion Value of the sale of the 74-hectare Food Terminal, Inc. (FTI) property to Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI), marking the successful privatization of one of the largest stateowned properties in Metro Manila. According to Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, the privatization of the FTI property is a significant step towards developing former state-owned lands to maximize potentials for economic growth and infrastructure development.

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P1 billion Amount the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) will release to the Department of Agriculture (DA) for the nationwide implementation of the Agrarian Production Credit Program (APCP).

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PCCI enjoins businesses to promote family welfare

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hE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) enjoined businesses to promote family welfare in the work place and encouraged government to come with a holistic program on “responsible parenthood” if only to ensure that Filipinos are given the right access to universal health care and human development programs.

Speaking before the delegates of the National Business Summit on Family Planning at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) last Thursday, PCCI Vice Chairman Donald G. Dee urged various business organizations to get involved and participate in the formulation of necessary policies and best practices that address the reproductive and family welfare needs in the workplace and the communities.

“I laud the Aquino administration for its clear stand in pushing for the passage of the reproduc-

tive health bill and I want to believe that our senators and congressmen are also conscious of this,” said Dee. Dee also lauded the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) for organizing the summit which promotes awareness and advocates for the welfare of Filipinos. he vowed that PCCI will work with government for increased greater private sector involvement and investment in family welfare programs in various business organizations.

The PCCI has worked previously with the USAID through the Private Sector Mobilization for the Family Welfare Project (PRISM), which crafted the framework on population management and awareness. It also instituted the Family Planning Awards.

“Access to family welfare services is a key element of reproductive health, which is in turn a basic human right that every government and

businesses have to address. For us in the business community, the way forward is to find ways by which we can mobilize investments to address the social problems brought about by lack of investments in family welfare and responsible parenthood programs in support of workplace productivity, and employee well-being” Dee added.

Among the organizations that pledged support to the family welfare programs include the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), Makati Business Club (MBC), Financial Executive Association of the Philippines, Philippine Business for Social Progress, and Zuellig Foundation.

The summit has produced a manifesto of support from the delegates, which will serve as a starting point in the implementation of FW advocacies and programs.

[PNA]

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hE latest trending topic and most watched upload on the internet is undoubtedly the upload of a fuming young woman designated under a title with a grammatical fiasco—#amalayer.

Since its upload on Youtube, ‘amalayer’ has become an instant addition to webspeak, quickly multiplying into several versions as netizens had a field day at another trending feast.

The original video, taken by a bystander who uploaded his grab, has also multiplied into several edited versions from impersonations to the upload of an archived video of the same girl in a previous recording while auditioning as a video jock.

All of a sudden, ‘amalayer’ videos evolved from a trending topic to a bullyfest as angry netizens ganged up on the ranting girl.

Where the legitimate trending ended, the bullying began. Comments ranging from derogatory to insulting flooded the internet.

Blogs bombarded the girl’s public humiliation of a lady security guard. As scathing as her remarks to the poor lady guard were, the irate girl found herself on the other end of the vicious attack. This was something less than she ever imagined would happen to her after a fleeting moment of ignited fuse.

But while people ogled at the ‘amalayer’ video, the latest drama produced by the so-called borderless highway of information actually

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puts to the test RA 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act. The ‘amalayer’ video brings to the fore the debate on internet libel. ‘Amalayer’ presents not only a new face and voice of cyber-bullying, it also brings to the discussion libel of another platform. One question coming out after the passage of the Cybercrime Prevention Act is if it covers online libel as a different species of libel separate from that defined by Article 353 of the Revised Penal Code. Remember that there is still the argument that libel, on any platform, is already embraced by the RPC. however, there are so many layers of liability in an online libel that remain to be clearly defined by jurisprudence.. In one case, a lawyer was acquitted because the court cited the absence of such a crime as “internet libel.” In a related case involving popular dermatologist Vicky Belo involving a derogatory post on Facebook, the court also dismissed the same for lack of legal basis at the time.

With the advent of Cybercrime Prevention Act, cases such as the ‘amalayer’ could be a sample for testing whether or not internet libel has already entered our penal laws.

The ‘amalayer’ video could be an accidental access to some of the nagging legal questions on cyberspace that have remained unanswered despite the borderless, seamless, endless galaxy of information and expression.

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By ChryStia Freeland

OR America, 2012 will go down in history as the year of the Latinos, the blacks, the women and the gays. That rainbow coalition won President Barack Obama his second term.

This triumph of the outsiders is partly due to America’s changing demographics. And it is not just the United States that is becoming more diverse. Canada is, too, as is much of Europe.

That is why it is worth thinking hard about how to make diverse teams effective, and how people who straddle two cultural worlds can succeed. Three academics, appropriately enough a diverse group based in Asia and America, have been doing some provocative research that suggests that our ability to comfortably integrate our different identities – or not – is the key.

In “Connecting the Dots Within: Creative Performance and Identity Integration,” Chi-Ying Cheng of Singapore Management University, Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks of the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, and Fiona Lee, also at the University of Michigan, argue that ethnic minorities and women in male-dominated professions are most creative when they have found a way to believe that their “multiple and conflicting social identities are compatible.”

“We tried to see how people who have to deal with seemingly in-conflict culture or gender identities cope,” Cheng told me. Their conclusion was that people who have found a way to reconcile their two identities – Asian-Americans, for example, or women who work in male-dominated jobs like engineering- are the best at finding creative solutions to problems.

“Those who see their identities as compatible, they are better at combining ideas from the two identities to come up with something new,” Cheng said. “While those who also share these two social identities, but see them as being in conflict, they cannot come up with new ideas.”

Cheng, Sanchez-Burks and Lee devised a research strategy to probe this issue that you do not need a Ph.D. to appreciate: They asked Asian-Americans to invent new fusion cuisine dishes using both typically Asian and typically American ingredients, and they asked female engineers to design products geared specifically to women. In both cases, people who were at peace with their dual identities performed better.

“Asian-Americans who had higher bicultural integration could create more creative recipes, and they believed it was possible to come up with more recipes,” Cheng said. “By contrast, Asian-Americans who feel their two identities are in conflict cannot come up with as many creative recipes.”

Cheng has her own experience of being a minority. She is from Taiwan but went to graduate school in the United States; she is a woman but has taught in the male-dominated environment of graduate business schools. She does not minimize the challenge of coming to terms with this sort of diversity.

“People who have high identity integration, it is not that they are more easygoing. It is that they find peace between the two different worlds,” Cheng said. “It is not that easy. Pretending doesn’t work. There has to be real understanding and integration between the two worlds. They find a way for the two worlds to coexist inside a person.”

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Benefits from ornamental ‘logo’ tree

AMPANGOS call it “kalisai” or “dalasi;” Bicolanos call it “dalinsi;” the Ivatans of Batanes call it “savidug;” the Ibanags call it “dalisai;” the Tausugs call it “taisai” while the Ilocanos call it “logo.”

They are referring to the same “Terminalia catappa,” a large tropical tree in the Leadwood tree family, Combretaceae, native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

It is also known by the common names “Talisay” in Metro Manila and Tagalog-speaking provinces, “Ketapang” (Indonesian), Singapore almond, Indian almond, “Abrofo Nkatie” (Ghana), “Tavola” (Fiji), “Castanhola” (Northeastern Brazil), and “Zanmande” (creole).

Five of this species, found mostly along coastal areas in the Philippines and inland, preferred for its umbrella-type shade, are standing near the three-story concrete structure of the government’s People’s Television at the broadcast complex in Quezon City.

The deciduous trees at the broadcast compound are about 20 meters in height, their branches horizontally whorled, their leaves shiny and obovate, 10 to 25 cms long, tapering below to a narrow and heart-shaped base with an expanded rounded apex.

They are dry-season deciduous; before falling, they turn pinkish-reddish or yellow-brown, due to pigments such as violaxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin. ”Logo” trees are monoecious, with distinct male and female flowers on the same tree, both being 1 cm in diameter, white to greenish, inconspicuous with no petals and are produced on axillary or terminal spikes.

The pagoda-shaped tree with a spreading crown has been spread widely by man and the native range is uncertain.

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S usual, I will keep tab of my round-by-round scoring when Manny Pacquiao meets Juan Manuel Marquez for the fourth time.

But I will also be looking at how much speed is lost from the two fighters who have been going at each other’s throat since fighting to a close and controversial split draw in 2004.

Two more fights in between, they will enter the ring on December 9 (Philippine time) with a little less mane (Marquez) and few more scars (Pacquiao).

Before he left for his Wild Card Gym leg of training, Pacquiao got rid of his beard but kept the moustache and trimmed his locks. (Did his head and Shoulder advertisement contract already expire?)

Pacquiao’s new look may be a paean of his own old self – when he was boxing’s fastest and biggest gun because he needed as much speed against probably boxing’s fastest draw.

Yes. Both boxers are good, if not the best, with their limbs.

Pacquiao is non par riel as far as foot speed and footwork is concerned.

Marquez is as lethal as any venom-

SPECIAl FEATURE By honor BlanCo CaBie It has long been naturalized in a broad belt extending from Africa to Northern Australia and New Guinea through Southeast Asia and Micronesia into the Indian Subcontinent. ”Logo”is widely grown in tropical regions like the Philippines, where it is a cultivated species, as an ornamental tree, grown for the deep shade its large leaves provide.

Much like the “logo” trees in the northern countryside, the “talisay” near the PTV structure have their leaf stalks short and stout, their flowers white, small, and borne on spikes in the axils of the leaves, 6 to 18 cms long.

The “logo” fruit is smooth and ellipsoid, 3 to 6 cms long, and prominently bi-ridged or keeled down to the sides.

The pericarp or fruit wall is fibrous and fleshy, the endocarp, or the hard inner layer of the pericarp, hard.

Up north children in knee pants and their adult relations confirm the kernels are edible, with a sweet-acidic pericarp.

The fruit is a drupe 5-7 cms long and 3-5.5 cms broad, green at first, then yellow and finally red when ripe, containing a single seed.

Arborists say the tree’s leaves are sudorific, or that which increases sweating, and anthelmintic, which means it is capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms.

Its bark and roots, the arborists add, are astringent, which means they can cause contraction of body tissues, check blood flow, or restrict secretions of fluids.

Beyond what nutritionists say, arborists attest the “talisay” seeds are a good source of minerals -- in descending order: potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium.

Avoid the ambush PACQUIAO WATCH By edwin G. eSpejo

ous serpent with his hands.

Both are heavy punchers but Pacquiao owns probably the most explosive left hand around. But as they add years to their boxing life, their reflexes also wear them out. They, too become predictable. Blame old habits. And old habits die hard.

Against any other ordinary mortals, I will place my bet on an old Marquez and an aging Pacquiao – anytime.

Trouble is these two are no mere mortals like us. They are demigods of the square ring.

When two lords of the ring collide, they cannot forever fight to a draw.

Eventually one of them will become the decisive victor, the other a pitiful vanquished.

That is why it is essential for me to observe early on who has lost ThE step.

At 33 going 34, Pacquiao is still bouncy. But he already logged so many fights some threads may have already lost tractions. It can affect his foot

Some herb doctors say the “logo” red leaves are used to expel worms while the fruit is said to be purgative.

Others say the leaves mixed with oil are rubbed onto the breast to relieve mammary pain, the bark is used for gastric ailments, bilious diarrhea and dysentery and the sap of young leaves mixed with the kernel oil has been used for the treatment of leprosy.

Bark decoction is said to have been used for the treatment of gonorrhea and stomach cramps.

The leaves, according to tree experts, contain several flavonoids (like kaempferol or quercetin), several tannins (such as punicalin, punicalagin or tercatin), saponines and phytosterols.

Because of this chemical wealth, the leaves (and also the bark) are used in different herbal medicines for various purposes.

In Taiwan, for instance, fallen leaves are used as a herb to treat liver diseases.

In Suriname, a tea made from the leaves is prescribed against dysentery and diarrhea.

It is also thought the leaves contain agents for prevention of cancers (although they have no demonstrated anticarcinogenic properties) and antioxidant as well as anticlastogenic characteristics.

There are those who say that keeping the leaves in an aquarium is said to lower the ph and heavy metal content of the water, thus making the fish healthy.

The leaves may be used as feeds for silkworms and other animal feeds.

According to the Philippine Textile Institute, “logo” leaves may be used to produce a natural black dye for textiles.

Other arborists say the juice of young leaves can be used for scabies and other cutaneous diseases, headaches and colic, and leaves macerated in oil has been used for tonsilitis. [PNA]

speed. No wonder conditioning coach Alex Ariza is again pushing Pacquiao to do more isometric exercises to regain some of the lost speed. Pacquiao today will no longer be as quick with his footwork as he was eight years ago. But a little push, nay a harder one, could restore some of the lost memory of his leg and calf muscles.

Team Pacquiao knows Marquez will again lay in ambush and wait for Pacquiao to commit and make some stupid mistake of staying in front of him.

Marquez, 39, needs to prove he can still pull the trigger. how he will deploy his trap will dictate how he will negate Pacquiao’s still above-average and still blistering pace.

If he comes like the aging Oscar de la hoya, [like] when the latter stood in front of the smaller Pacquiao, it would be an early lights out for him.

But for Pacquiao, it is essential to avoid the Marquez ambush. he has to be the sly fox who wears out his victim.

Oh, I can’t wait to see who outwits who and who outpunches who.

You too? [Edwin G. Espejo writes for www.asiancorrespondent.com]

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The angel is in the detail ANAlYSIS

By edward hadaS

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ARACK Obama will not solve America’s most profound economic problems. That is not a partisan political statement about the newly re-elected president. had Mitt Romney won last week’s contest, he also would not have been able to reduce unemployment, improve the trade balance, rebuild U.S. manufacturing excellence and strengthen the middle class. The fixing of the American economy is just not a one-man or one-woman job.

The Federal Reserve is trying to help with one of those problems, unemployment, but the central bank does not possess the refined tools needed to address this complex issue. Indeed, bold decisions made by the highest authorities cannot resolve any of the developed world’s greatest economic problems.

The devil – and the angel – is in the innumerable details.

Of course, there are times when big policy decisions change the course of economic history, as when the new governments of formerly communist countries abandoned central planning, or when the U.S. government rescued its banking system during the last financial crisis. Less dramatically, changes in government deficits and central bank policies on interest rates can moderate fluctuations in the economy by compensating, to some extent, for hyperactivity or sluggishness.

Many economists want some grand gesture right now. Some call on the president to push for a big move towards fiscal austerity, others want massive stimulus, and still others want a big change from the Fed. Such calls are excessive.

The economy is not robust, but it is not in crisis. Dramatic moves are far more likely to wreak havoc than to do good.

This is the time to address long-standing and deeply embedded problems.

These issues can sometimes be summarised in a single statistic such as the unemployment rate or the share of GDP dedicated to infrastructure investment, but the causes are hugely complex and the cure requires thousands of detailed, dull and often difficult changes.

Take healthcare. While the United States delivers excellent medical care by any historical standard, in comparison to other developed nations its system is expensive and ineffective. however, there is no single clear weakness, just thousands of deeply embedded medical and financial practices which need revision. hospitals, doctors, patients and insurers all have to change their habits and probably lower some of their expectations. Federal law and regulations can do only a small part of the work, presidential rhetoric can do even less.

The unemployment problem is similarly complex. The rate is not unacceptably high because of any crude error in monetary or fiscal policy. On the contrary, if economists Kerwin Kofi Charles, Erik hurst and Matthew J. Notowidigdo are right, the big decisions which were supposed to reduce unemployment ultimately made the problem worse. The Fed’s relaxed monetary policy supported a job-creating boom in construction in the 2000s, but the researchers show that this good news masked an unusually rapid decline of low-skilled manufacturing labour. By the time the loss was fully recognised, after the housing bust, it was harder to start the long and detailed work of improving workers’ skills and creating less skilled jobs.

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Redesigning the Honda Civic A

FTER disappointing reviews and feed back from both critics and buyers alike, honda has re-designed its ninth-generation Civic for 2013 (at least for the North American market). Full details and more photos will be available at its reveal at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but here’s what we already know: The 2013 honda Civic features numerous changes outside.

The front end includes a new open-mouth lower bumper with a horizontal chrome accent and a sportier, black honeycomb mesh grille, anchored by new integrated fog lights on upper trims.

The grille is flanked by new clear-lens corner lights to provide a more premium look. The 2013 Civic’s more sculpted front end flows into a new, more deeply faceted hood, complemented by a collection of sharp new wheel designs.

In back, a new rear bumper design and new rear trunk lid are capped by a clean, horizontal

chrome trim piece. The all-new design of the jew-

Ford Ranger wins int’l Pick-up Award

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hE new Ford Ranger has won the “International Pick-Up Award 2013” making it the third international award Ford has won this year.

Every member of the judging panel ranked the new Ranger as their number one choice; praising its performance on- and off-road, strong engine line-up, payload and towing capability, and safety.

The new Ford Ranger won the “International Pick-Up Award 2013” award following extensive testing at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, England, after which it was awarded 47 points – more than the combined number of points garnered by the second- and thirdplaced Isuzu D-Max and Volkswagen Amarok. The award was presented to Ford by jury chairman Pieter Wieman at the Fleet Transport EXPO 12 event, in Dublin.

“The Ford Ranger is a great all-rounder, combining the perfect blend of on-road comfort and stability with off-road capability,” said Jarlath Sweeney, the Irish judge on the panel of CV jour-

nalists that also serves on the “International Van of the Year” jury.

The new Ford Ranger is offered in three versatile cab bodystyles – Double, Super and Regular – that are among the roomiest in its class; comes with a choice of two powerful and economical Duratorq TDCi engines, and with a choice of 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains.

“The Ranger is great for work and great for leisure, and customers will appreciate the difference as soon as they get behind the wheel,” said Paul Randle, vehicle line director, Global Commercial Vehicles, Ford of Europe.

“This prestigious award is testament to the work of our global product teams and there is plenty more to look forward to with the launch of the all-new Transit and all-new Transit Connect in 2013.”

Totally new from the ground up; the new Ranger now delivers more payload and class-leading towing capability; along with innovative new comfort and driver assistance features; and is the first such vehicle ever to achieve a Five Star Euro NCAP rating.

el-like taillights now carries into the trunk face, providing a more finished and upscale look.

The rear bumper fea-

tures integrated reflector treatments and a new lower diffuser panel finished with a honeycomb mesh vent.

They have yet to reveal if they’ve made some changes inside. We’ll have to wait and see whether there will be additional

changes at the Los Angeles Auto Show. hopefully this new “youthful” Civic will make its way also to the Philippines.

I drove from my hometown the other night. On raining nights like that, the last thing I wouldn’t want to see is a rider putting off his headlamps. Lo and behold, there were around half a dozen of that creature on that raining night. Not that I can help it but I cursed to high heavens at those times when I almost drove through these lamp-shutting riders.

I ask myself in confusion, how on earth can they drive without lights?

So it appears now that it boils down to saving battery or saving lives.

Crazy, isn’t it?

--I am more impressed with the way a group of night-riding bikers who call themselves Davao Da Folding Society or DDS which put safety as an optimum concern. I’ll

talk about this group in another column but for now, let me point out that even bicycle enthusiasts do not take safety for granted.

I got this tip from massbike.org and it helps for those who ride their bikes at night.

1. Reflective or lighted ankle straps, or pedal reflectors: Some pedals come with reflectors. While both types of ankle straps do double duty by keeping your pants away from your dirty chain, lighted ones provide more visibility.

2. Reflective Clothing: Examples include bicycling-specific jackets with day-glo accents and or a construction worker-style vest. Both will provide the necessary sideways visibility with their neon colors and/or reflective striping.

3. Other Reflective Accessories: Wheel reflectors, reflective tires,

and reflective tape and stickers that can go on almost any part of your bicycle are other options, especially if you might forget a vest or jacket at home. There are also great lights that can be added to your spokes or bike frame that are both a bit more fun and eye catching then traditional wheel reflectors.

4. Reflective, But Fashionable If you’re afraid of not being quite chic enough, then not to worry! There is a clear reflective spray paint that they produce that can make anything light up.

--Finally, some newly-constructed road projects are already showing cracks or some defects. I don’t know if these projects have been turned over but just reminding that the DPWh should not sleep on this.

DRIVER’S SEAT Neil Bravo

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IDING at night I still wonder to this day why some motorcycle drivers put off their lights at night. I have had a lot of near brushes with these types of riders and it’s something that has become a habit if not a misplaced notion.

I was told that the reason why some motorcyclists put off their lamps at night is to extend battery life. Some even told me it saves on gas.

I don’t know where’d they pick up the wrong information but it’s one dangerous mistake which could spell the difference between life and death on the road.

If these riders want to scrimp on battery, they should never sacrifice safety for savings.

Who knows, what you save from doing things right could be your own life?

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for more focused peace and security operations so that the implementation of our Peace and Development Outreach Program in partnership with the local government unit of Davao City and other stakeholders will prosper.” he explained that troops are not there to wage war but to assist the local government unit in its efforts to deliver basic services for the people that are often held back due to danger posed by the New People’s Army.

“Our mandate is to secure the people. As long as there are rebels in the area who are raising threats to civilian communities, pressures or nuisance will not wane our efforts to protect the people to attain genuine peace in any of our AOR (area of responsibility),” he said.

Paniza also clarified that soldiers have already left the convergence areas and relocat-

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ed its temporary patrol bases away from the communities even before the passage of the city council resolution.

“We have not yet received any official document of the resolution. however, we have already complied with the request even before the resolution was passed,” he said.

In its special session on November 9, the Sangguniang Panlungsod passed a resolution calling for the pullout of military detachments from civilian communities in the city and its outlying villages, aimed at reportedly preventing civilians from being caught in the crossfire between government troops and the New People’s Army.

Last September, at least 40 civilians were injured when a grenade thrown by NPA rebels missed a military detachment and exploded at the packed gymnasium in Paquibato dis-

trict’s Barangay Fatima.

The military detachment was set up just outside the gym.

The NPA, which subsequently indemnified the victims, said the incident would not have happened if soldiers had not set up camp there.

Councilor Jimmy Dureza said that during a visit last October 20 he noticed that soldiers had turned the second floor of the barangay hall in Pandaitan, also in the Paquibato district, into a military detachment. The building’s ground floor housed a daycare center where children were having lessons at the time.

In the resolution, the city council asked the military to relocate detachments, especially those near barangay halls and other public buildings, and to refrain from using civilian structures for military purposes.

Paquibato is among the hinterland districts of the city where the NPA operates.

Mining as a New Dimension in Mineral Development. however, he said, the present mercury pollution problem “would have been averted had the government provided technical support to the small scale miners during that time.”

“The use of mercury in small scale mining is a symptom of a bigger problem,” he said. While large scale mining companies have stopped using mercury, he added, the small scale miners have adapted this method so “there is equal fault.”

“We have to look for an efficient formula for responsible mining.” Tab-

ora said. “Ateneo is ready to explore how this alternative can be done,” he added. he said Ateneo can work together with other institutions like the University of the Philippines so we can provide this type of training to the small scale miners.

With the many issues faced by the small scale miners in the Davao Region alone including the use of mercury, the lack of recognition of their contribution to the economy and the lack of technical trainings that can improve their livelihood, one can actually say that the small scale miners are after all not so small anymore. LAC

completed in one of the following developed areas: Australia, Canada, the United States or Western Europe if students are enrolled in a developing country university. The program also calls for award recipients to conduct at least one season of field work in a developing country if they are enrolled in a university in Australia, Canada, USA or Western Europe.

Meantime, Ocampo clarified that working for the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR ) Centers like IRRI, CIMMYT, ICARDA, CIAT or Af-

ricaRice does not qualify as working at a Western country institution but at a developing/transition country institution.

Interested applicants can find more details at w w w. m o n s a n t o . c o m / mbbischolars. Monsanto established this program in 2009 in honor of two of the world’s most pre-eminent rice and wheat breeders -- Drs. henry Beachell and Norman Borlaug. Their lifelong work laid the foundation for the remarkable increases in rice and wheat production that continue to help feed the world today.

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small miners to “come together and organize themselves because Ateneo would like to work with you.”

Tabora added, “If the government requires the gold products of small miners to be sold to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas then it should have the decency to help them with the technicalities.”

Use of Mercury Lawyer Richard Gutierrez of Ban Toxics said the Philippines is one of the countries that recognizes the value of small scale mining in economic development as early as the 1980s through Presidential Decree 1899 Establishing Small-Scale

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supervision of Professor harro Bouwmeester and Dr. Robert hall. Calingacion has a Masters degree in agricultural chemistry from the University of the Philippines at Los Banos.

Calingacion’s research is intended to help breeders provide farmers with rice varieties that have higher yield as well as rapid consumer adoption.

The MBBISP provides funding to students from anywhere in the world to complete their Ph.D. program at any university in the world that grants a Ph.D. in rice or wheat breeding. Part of the research program must be

RDR bats for unity after 2013 elections T

hE coming May 2013 elections may become exciting and even polarizing in some parts of the province. But, the Dabaonon people will always find an opportunity for solidarity after the votes were counted.

Governor Rodolfo del Rosario bared the province of Davao del Norte has been known to have established a unique brand of unity, which became a

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rallying point for people from diverse political persuasions to come together and buckle down to work in pushing for sustainable development and economic growth of the province. he assured the conduct of a safe and credible elections next year, saying he is optimistic the province would be able to maintain its previous record of having a violence-free polls.

The governor added

everyone in the province is invited to run for various elective positions, which may even pit friends and families against each other.

“But, after the elections, magpadayon ang atong panaghiusa (unity shall prevail),” he said, after administering the oath of office of the newly-elected Vice-President of the Liga ng mga Barangay Provincial Federation of Davao del Norte.

cation in Davao City, said some barangays in areas of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) have no BNS because of the peace and order problem.

“But with the signing of the framework agreement between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front we are positive that we can already reach out to barangays without BNS,” she said.

The NNC conducted the first national BNS conference in 2010 and one of its achievements

was the organization of the national federation of BNS. This year’s conference aims to provide BNS with updates on current nutrition and program directions to address hunger and malnutrition; enhance their skills on self-development techniques related to improving their performance as BNS; provide BNS with a venue to convene into a general assembly to discuss the various concerns of the federation and strengthen camaraderie among BNS.

kontribusyon nila sa ating ekonomiya (Why would we kill the small miners when they have a big contribution to our economy)?” he told reporters.

Tapang agreed with Tabora that one of the root causes of the problems of ASM is the Mining Act of 1995, “which favors foreign mining investment rather than developing the local smallscale mining industry.”

Mechanical engineer Adrian Daniel, a resource speaker from Canada, cited alternative methods of ASM that are environment-friendly and have better quality and recovery of gold, such as gravity concentration and the use of salt, water and power.

But more than their needs for technology and the dangers of cyanide and mercury, the intrusion of large-scale mining is far more threatening for artisanal and smallscale miners, Tapang told reporters.

The alternative methods presented are applicable here, Tapang said, but the socio-political situation and the lack of a local mining industry should be considered as reasons also why the technology has not been

adopted. he noted that Executive Order (EO) 79 was an “extreme response of the government to the worsening environmental impacts of mining as it solely blames the ASM while favoring the interests of big foreign companies.”

A small-scale miner at Diwalwal in Compostela Valley, Franco Tito, who attended the mining conference, said the government has long been neglecting them.

“It hurts us so much to be called as “illegal” all the time,” he told reporters, adding that he once told a senator: “If we are illegal, help us to become legal. If our practices are wrong, then teach us what is right.”

“We will not fight with the large-scale mining companies, but the government should help develop the small-scale miners,” he said in Cebuano.

EO 79, which President Benigno Aquino II issued last July, states that concerned government agencies shall conduct training and capacity building measures in the form of technical assistance for small-scale mining cooperatives and associations. [Lorie Ann A. Cascaro/MindaNews]

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should be commended,” Flores said at the sideline of the gathering.

In 1978, Presidential Decree 1569 was promulgated to strengthen the barangay nutrition program through the deployment of at least one BNS per barangay.

“To date, there are close to 38,000 BNSs deployed nationwide among the 42,000 barangays or about 90 percent barangay saturation,” said Jocelyn Lumaad, BNS national federation president.

Lumaad, who serves as BNS of Panacan Relo-

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he pointed out that the mercury issue of the small-scale mining is a symptom of a bigger problem, and one of the big problems is that the government has neglected the sector.

“Although the smallscale mining sector, as from what we’ve seen in the data presented and in practices as well, has been guilty of using mercury, that doesn’t exonerate large-scale mining from using mercury as well,” Gutierrez said.

The difference between the two is that large-scale mining companies stopped using mercury, while smallscale miners continue the practice, which the latter has adopted from the former, he added.

Giovanni Tapang, of AGhAM Advocates of Science and Technology for the People-UP, said the government should strengthen the domestic mining industry that includes ASM as a big part of the whole pie. he noted that ASM contributes from 50 to 80 percent of the total gold production in the country today.

“Bakit natin papatayin ang maliliit na minero natin kung ganoon naman pala kalaki ang

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao city

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao city

Petition for Renewal of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ Ordinary Regular Service

Petition for Approval of Sale and Transfer with Renewal of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Equipment to operate a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular Service.

GRACE R. PANES, Petitioner

Case No.2002-XI-02188

x- - - - - - - - -- - - -----x NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Ordinary Regular Service on the route: SASA VIA CABAGUIO AVENUE ROUTE with the use of ONE (1) unit, which certificate will expire on December 22, 2012. In the petition filed on September 13, 2012, petitioner request authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on NOVEMBER 26, 2012 at 09:50 a.m. at this office at the above address.

At least, FIVE (5) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

WITNESS the Honorable BENJAMIN A. GO, CESO V, Regional Director, this 14th day of February 2012 at Davao City.

TERESITA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEZ Chief Transport Development Officer /hoc Copy furnished: Petitioner, Grace R. Panes, #35 San Isidro Chapel, R. Castillo,Davao City Counsel, Atty. Magin C. Natividad, Balusong Ave., Matina, Davao City NOTE: Affidavit of Publication and newspaper where notice was published must be submitted three (3) days before the scheduled hearing.

MARLIE B. BALLESTA, Petitioner-Vendor BONIFACIO C. GASLANG, JR., Petitioner-Vendee Case No.2012-XI-00804 (2003-XI-00186) x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioners request authority for the Approval of Sale and Transfer executed by MARLIE B. BALLESTA in favor of BONIFACIO C. GASLANG, JR. of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Equipment issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: MULIG ROUTE and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which certificate will expire on March 5, 2013. In the same petition filed on September 19, 2012, petitioners likewise request authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on NOVEMBER 27, 2012 at 10:00 a. m. at this office at the above address.

At least, FIVE (5) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

WITNESS the Honorable BENJAMIN A. GO, CESO V, Regional Director, this 21st day of September 2012 at Davao City.

TERESITA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEZ Chief Transport Development Officer /hoc Copy furnished: Petitioner-Vendor, Marlie B. Ballesta,New Washington, Talomo, Davao City Petitioner-Vendee, Bonifacio C. Gaslang, Jr. 10 Pogi St., SIR New Matina, Davao City Counsel, Atty. Marvin C. Natividad, Balusong Ave.,Matina, Davao City NOTE: Affidavit of Publication and newspaper where notice was published must be submitted three (3) days before the scheduled hearing.

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH Judicial Region Branch 17, Davao City IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF FIRST NAME FROM “CERILO” TO “CIRILO” T. VILLA, CORRECTION OF AGE OF SPS. CIRILO T. VILLA AND JOSEPHINE M. CUANAN FROM 26 YEARS & 2 MONTHS TO 24 YEARS & 3 MONTHS AND FROM 22 YEARS & 11 MONTHS TO 23 YEARS & 12 DAYS FOR JOSEPHINE M. CUANAN’S MOTHER’S FROM “OLEVIA” TO “OLIVIA” M. CUANAN ALL IN THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT OF SPS. CIRILO T. VILLA AND JOSEPHINE M. CUANAN,

CIRILO T. VILLA AND JOSEPHINE M. CUANAN, Petitioners Versus

SP. PROC. CASE NO. 12,206-12

THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR, Respondent x---------------------------------------------------------x ORDER Petitioners Cirilo T. Villa and Josephine M. Cuanan filed the instant Petition and Amended Petition, praying that after due notice, publication and hearing, an Order be issued directing the Local Civil Registrar of Davao City, to effect the changes and corrections of entries found in petitioners’ Marriage Contract to wit: to correct petitioner Cirilo T. Villa’s first name from “Cerilo” to “Cirilo”; to correct both petitioners’ age from 26 years & 2 months to 24 years & 3 months for the age of Cirilo T. Villa; and from 22 years & 11 months to 23 years & 12 days for the age of Josephine M. Cuanan; and to change the first name of petitioner Josephine M. Cuanan’s mother in the Marriage Contract from “Olevia” to “Olivia” Manga.

Other just and equitable reliefs may be deemed warranted under the premises are likewise prayed for.

Finding, the Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set hearing of the Petition on January 25, 2013 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning, ordering all interested persons to appear on the said date and show cause, why this Petition should not be granted.

Petitioners are directed to publish this Order, at least once a week for (3) consecutive weeks, prior to the date of hearing in a designated qualified newspaper of general circulation, pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1079.

Furnish a copy of this Order to the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Davao City, for raffling of the publication.

SO ORDERED, Given this 15th day of October, 2012 at Davao City, Philippines (Sgd) EVALYN M. ARELLANO-MORALES Presiding Judge Edge 11/5,12,19

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Lawyer Batacan wins Mabuhay Miles golf

By Neil Bravo

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AWYER Ed Batacan fired a net 68 to win the Class B division in the Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Miles Golf Tournament recently.

Batacan had a grand time at the world-class Greg Norman course at the Eagle Ridge in Cavite playing steadily amidst fine golfing conditions to snatch the crown in a field that was described as “littered with good players.”

The 2012 Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Miles Elite Invitational golf tournament was played on November 14 at the Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club with a field of over 250 industry leaders, corporate chief executives and

top professionals.

Dubbed “A Day on the Green,” the event marks the 10th edition of the 18-hole tournament for elite and premier elite members of Mabuhay Miles, the frequent-flyer program of PAL, and the 20th anniversary of the tournament itself. It was then known as the Mabuhay Club Invitational.

Ria Carrion-Domingo, PAL assistant vice president for product loyalty marketing said the tournament is a fun-filled, friendly but intense competition given the quality of the field.

She added, “It’s always our privilege to recognize the loyalty of our Mabuhay Milers with a round of golf.”

AVAO City Police Office remained unbeaten in four starts despite a close 110 – 97 victory over Task Force Davao in the ongoing 2012 Mayor Sara Duterte and Vice Mayor Rody Duterte - 10th AFP-PNP basketball Tournament on Friday at the Davao City Recreation Center Almendras Gym. Playing official Anthony Padua scored 22 points to help DCPO move up 4-0 in the standings in a tie with title favourite Vice Mayor’s Office.

Robinson Palomares and Estong Uganap chipped in 18 and 17 points respectively for DCPO under PSSupt. Ronald Dela Rosa.

Vice Mayor’s Office hot start also stayed perfect with a 102 – 65 dem-

olition over erstwhile league-leader Bureau of Fire Protection. VMO and DCPO remained the undefeated team in the league presented by City Government of Davao and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) regional office.

VMO came out strong early as the three-peat seeking SP-based dribblers extend their winning run to five games and and grab the top spot in the standing half-way mark of the league.

As expected, Christopher “Bong” Go led VMO with another hot shooting night with 35 points and got ample support from the rest of the squad.

Greggy Delica, Art Atablanco and Ryan Lomostos contributed 17,

12, and 10 points in that order for VMO which established an 51-25 lead at the half and never looked back to hand BFP its first loss.

It was the first setback of the Firemen in six games. They dropped to second place with 5-1 slate.

Warlito Castillo, the reigning MVP, paced the BFP with 23 points. Robert Namuag had 18 baskets.

In the other match, Police Regional Office-XI downed Philippine Coast Guard, 84 – 67, as 10th Infantry Division notched its second win over a noshow PNP-National Support Unit.

The win help PRO and 10th ID improved its winloss record at 2-2. (RJB).

Marquez had expressed earlier that he doesn’t have a problem appointing a judge from Mexico and the Philippine splus one neutral judge to work the fight.

The NSAC did not give in to Marquez’s demand, but named two non-traditional Las Vegas officials in Keane and Weisfeld.

Marquez, 39, said he was robbed in his three fights with Pacquiao stretching bavck to their first showdown in May 2004 when the fight was ruled a split draw. In the

rematch in March 2008, Pacquiao was awarded a split decision and in the third fight, Pacquiao ran away with a majority decision.

Trainer Freddie Roach said Pacquiao cannot afford to settle for another decision.

“It has to be a knockout, this time,” said Roach.

Team Marquez is also thinking of the same thing, saying he has to prevent the judges from deciding the outcome of the scheduled 12-round welterweight match.

DCPO stays spotless UFL resets Cup Final T D Meralco Sparks’ Chad Gould (9) will be on top of the Sparks’ attack in their third place match in the UFL Cup.

Bayless third man in the ring for Pacquiao fight

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ETERAN third man Kenny Bayless has been tasked to officiate the fourth fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez and ensure the safety of the two hall of Fame-bound fighters on Dec. 8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Bayless’ appointment was made by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, which also assigned the three judges John Keane of England, Steve Weisfeld of New Jersey and Adelaide Byrd of Nevada.

hE United Football League has postponed its scheduled Cup final to give way to the preparations of the Philippine national men’s football team in the upcoming ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup. The title match between Global FC and Penson Stallion Giligan’s, originally scheduled Monday at 7.p.m. at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, have been moved to a still undetermined date, as has the third-place tiff between the Loyola Meralco Sparks and Green Archers United Globe.

UFL marketing manager Coco Torre said that the new date for the Cup final will be based on the performance of the Azkals in the Suzuki Cup, which will be

played from November 24 to December 22.

“If they fail to qualify (for the) group stage, we play December 4. If they reach semis, December 15.

If they reach finals, December 30,” Torre told InterAKTV. A number of Azkals members are part of the competing teams in the postponed match date.

Global, for one, has 10 players who are part of the roster for the Suzuki Cup, namely Marwin and Marvin Angeles, Misagh Bahadoran, Jeffrey Christiaens, Juani Guirado, Carli de Murga, Demit Omphroy, Patrick Reichelt, Matthew Uy and Denis Wolf of Global FC. Stallion only has one in Jason De Jong.

Meanwhile, the

Sparks, who are vying for third place in the Cup, also have a handful of players who are members of the national team bound for Suzuki Cup, namely Anto Gonzales, Ref Cuaresma, Mark hartmann and Phil and James Younghusband.

This is not the first time that the Cup final was moved to give way for the national team. Before the season started, the championship match was initially scheduled last Thursday, November 15.

But the UFL then decided to move it to November 19 to allow players to suit up in the national team’s friendly game against Singapore.

The Azkals are looking to surpass their historic semifinal run in the Suzuki Cup two years ago.

respective clubs to play in the group stages of the Suzuki Cup, according to Azkals team manager Dan Palami.

“Except si Jerry who might be available only after the first game,” Palami said.

The Azkals battle host Thailand in their opening match on November 24.

Guirado and Mulders are expected to provide more attacking options for the Azkals, while Cagara and Lucena would beef up the team’s back-

line.

The status of Stephan Schrock and Roland Mueller, who both play in Germany, as well as Neil Etheridge are still uncertain for the tournament, Palami said.

Despite being hailed as the biggest football competition in Southeast Asia, the Suzuki Cup does not fall on international match dates set by world governing body FIFA. This means that clubs are not obliged to release players for the tournament.

Guirado, cleared for Azkals duty

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hE Philippine national men’s football team got a boost for its campaign in the 2012 ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup this month after top foreign-based players were given clearance by their clubs to join the Azkals for the tournament.

Angel Guirado, who was earlier ruled out by his Indian club for the tournament, as well as Dennis Cagara, Jerry Lucena, Paul Mulders have all been released by their

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Property boom continues

By Greg G. Deligero

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rADe and investment officials in Davao City remain bullish that the property development boom in the city will continue despite exclusion of the industry from the city’s preferred investment areas which previously entitled the developers to avail of various fiscal and non-fiscal incentives.

Teolulo Pasawa, chief of the Department of Trade and Industry-Davao City Field Office (DTIDCFO) said property de-

velopment remains as one of the fastest growing industries in the city, noting several building constructions in the city cen-

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ters.

“I am expecting more real estate development projects, especially highrise projects. As you can

see, there are only few high-rise developments that have been put up in Davao City so far,” he said.

Pasawa said the coming in of new investors to Davao City only shows that there are still lots of opportunities and untapped markets in real estate development, adding that with the tight competition among developers, Dabawenyos can expect better innovations in the industry.

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Jason C. Magnaye, Davao Investment and Promotions Center chief, echoed the same observation, saying that property development in general has become an attractive investment area in the city even after the city government scrapped perks granted to new investments in the property sector.

“Our new preference is derived from the present demand in the city for

additional infrastructures, lacking support services to certain business activities that are considered to be sunrise industries, and emerging trends in both the local and international markets,” he said.

Magnaye said the sector which has the most investments and employment generated in the records of the Davao City Investment Promotion Center (DCIP) is property

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EDGEDAVAO

By Jade C. Zaldivar

Or several years now, Lea Walker has maintained her own company, Allea real estate, through the official website www.davaoproperties.com.

Selling properties in Davao City and Samal Island, the licensed real estate broker has approached the industry on her own terms: utilizing accessible technology and providing flexible choices for her clients, whether they’re looking for lots, house and lot packages, commercial and agricultural properties.

Born in Davao City but raised in Davao Oriental, Walker admits herself to be a ‘small-town girl’.

But in 1999, everything changed when she landed

her first job in real estate.

“I had three job offers back then. So, I went to St. Paul’s chapel in Bolton and prayed for guidance. I said, Lord among the three choices, I would like to go into real estate,” she said.

From there, through prayers and hard work, Walker learned the ropes in brokerage. Among the things she learned was: “it helps to be a woman in real estate.”

“Primarily, because (as a woman) I think with my heart. (In real estate) you have to be tough in making

decisions. but there should also be compassion. You have to give your best always. Learn your projects well and everything else will just follow,” she said.

“One big advantage, though, is the fact that people tend to be more polite when they deal with women,” she added.

Managing her own brokerage company, Walker exemplified herself of how fun and rewarding it can be to be your own boss in real estate, encouraging others to follow her trail.

“Is (being a woman in real estate) difficult? No, it’s not! I have always been an independent woman.

My business skill is something that I am proud of. I am tough when I need to be,” she said.

“I came from a very poor family. I had to walk to school. (I) sold vegetables, ice candies, what have you, to help my family when I was a kid. So, I don’t believe that poverty is a hindrance to success. If I can do it, so can you,” she added.

A final word to women, Walker said, is to not let other people make the decisions for you.

“If you know you are right, then fight for what you believe in. Never, ever let other people put you down,” she said.

“If you believe in God then you have to believe that you are His child. If you have a king for a father, what can you not do?

Believe in yourself and value yourself well.” she added.

Leisure and recreation in Davao City’s premiere lifestyle district

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ITH all its grandeur laid out on a cast picturesque landscape, the city of Davao has been a prime example of a vibrant metropolis innately known for its laidback, yet sophisticated lifestyle.

As a city that has always dazzled its visitors as one of the country’s leading urban district destinations, Davao City carries the promise of being the South’s most thriving leisure and recreation hub. From the pristine beaches of the Island Garden City of Samal to thrilling getaway destinations in the suburbs and cultural experiences in the city center, people wanting to go through a genuinely Davao adventure will surely be overwhelmed by the many lifestyle options that are waiting to unravel before them.

With all these dazzling lifestyle opportunities thriving in abundance within the heart of the city, Davao’s bright and promising future now becomes a remarkable inspiration for Alveo Land as it adds an-

other highlight to the city’s skyline with a new living ideal that blends into an already rich and established culture – Abreeza Place.

Bringing leisure and recreation to new heights Throughout the years, Alveo Land’s distinction and primacy as a residential developer has been bannered by its innovative living spaces and communities that pensively complement the character of their provenances. Alveo Land knows that today’s Dabawenyos yearn for more modern ways of living to match the city’s rapid growth and progress. That is why we are bringing yet another groundbreaking living ideal that will further enrich the laid-back and cosmopolitan lifestyle that the city has been known for.

That is Abreeza Place.

A 27-storey ideal residential building bound to offer thoughtfully designed and sophisticated living spaces, the elements that make Abreeza Place what it is, are anchored in Alveo Land’s expertise of shaping an exclusive live-work-play

enclave within a thriving district. The proximity of Abreeza Place to the commercial, business and lifestyle hub of the city allows its future residents to enjoy the urban conveniences that thrive within Abreeza district, touted as the city’s first integrated township development.

Alveo Land has always been guided by a noble vision to build communities that enrich the lifestyles while shaping the success of urban individuals wherever they may be. Following the success of Abreeza residences which marked our first foray into the residential scene here in Davao, Alveo Land is bringing a new promise to life with the rise of Abreeza Place.

This is a solid testament to Davao City’s regional prominence as a highly-regarded address that paves the way for redefining urban living.

The development will carry the same principles that empowered Alveo Land to create thriving urban communities in some of the country’s most prime

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Commercio Marquella groundbreaking rites N OrTHBANk Holdings Corporation, a Marfori Company had its ground breaking ceremony last Wednesday for Commercio Marquella, the commercial market and transport hub envisioned for the Ciudades Township of Lapanday Properties Philippines.

Commercio Marquella, the latest commercial development in Davao City aimed at serving the fast-rising Tigatto-Mandug community, is part of the 300 hectares master-planned township of Ciudades.

Lanapanday and Northbank recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) signaling their partnership for Commercio Marquella. Initial development

phase will cover 5,000 square meters to include the Tigatto transport terminal, a gas bar, convenience store and pharmacy, market stalls for dry goods and fresh produce.

Invited locators include Flying V, NCC Choice, rose Pharmacy, Davao Central Convenience, Mercury Drug, Bounty Agro Ventures – Chooks to Go among others. Future developments will include multi-purpose spaces for family activities and weekend events.

As a significant community level development, Commercio Marquella aims to provide a suburban shopping experience, a destination where people can enjoy shopping in a relaxed atmosphere and would not need much to enjoy the

experience.

Ciudades, Davao’s first integrated mixeduse master-planned community, is located in Buhangin district, just minutes away from downtown.

It is the newest prime real estate address where people can live, work, play, shop and relax within a self-sufficient environment. It already comprises exclusive housing communities such as Las Palmas Verdes and Nizanta Homes in partnership with robinson’s Land and Sta. Lucia.

Also in the community is Deca Homes esperanza with an estimated 2,700 households.

Northbank Holdings is the corporate successor and vehicle organized

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Camella Homes and Communities: A leader in promoting green living

By Greg G. Deligero

A landscape at Camella’s Toscana community.

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reeN living. This aptly describes the property development projects of Camella Homes and Communities, a Vista Land Company owned by the family of Senator Manny Villar.

Always a salient feature of all its subdivision and condominium projects is an array of beautiful plants and trees dotting the roads and pathways of Camellas’ gated communities.

“We are building communities in harmony with nature, not only houses and condo structures,” said Camella Davao general manager Marlon B. escalicas.

Aside from planting new species, escalicas said they preserve existing trees found in the subdivision and condominium development sites.

“That is why some of our roads and pathways curve, not straight, as we try to avoid uprooting the existing trees,” he said.

Camella made its presence felt in Davao City as early as 1997 when it opened up Solariega, a Caribbean-inspired community equipped with upscale facilities and amenities.

The subdivision features a vacation atmosphere that is distinctly Caribbean: gorgeous,

tile-roofed houses in eye-pleasing hues and distinct architecture, beautifully sculpted landscape, and tropical palm trees blending naturally with vibrant, multi-colored blooms swaying in the pleasant, balmy wind.

In 2004, Camella also developed in Puan the Toscana, an Italian-themed community with treelined roads and landscaped sidewalks.

Today, Camella has four subdivisions and one condominium development projects in Davao City and one subdivision project in nearby Tagum City.

Among the latest is the Mediterranean-inspired Cerritos residential project in Davao City’s Mintal district.

Camella Cerritos was designed as a self-sustaining community only 40 minutes from downtown.

The property features manicured lawns, a beautiful landscape, a clubhouse, swimming pool, multi-purpose court, playgrounds, open parks and shuttle service. It is also

equipped with a security system, including closed circuit television cameras.

The bustling northern part of Davao City is now also home to Camella’s landmark condo development -- the British colonial themed Camella Northpoint.

Like its horizontal housing development projects, the condominium buildings also offer green, if not greener, living.

“I believe we are the only developer that truly adheres to green architecture in Davao. We do not maximize space mainly for structures, but to give our unit owners a lot of breathing space and a more nature-friendly environment,” said escalicas.

Camella Northpoint has all the amenities and features that most condo projects have, but it is the only one in Davao City with Caribbean pine trees, preserved ancient trees, a lush landscape, even a natural spring within the development.

It lives up to its slogan that at Camella North-

point “you breathe green, feel green, and live green.”

“Nowadays, people place a premium on wellness, living a healthy lifestyle to get more out of life. It’s not only about exercise or eating healthy; we also need to create an environment where we can achieve wellness in a holistic kind of way. A major part of that is destressing from daily pressures of life,” said escalicas.

“We normally turn to nature for its serenity and beauty to wipe away our urban stresses. That is why we find happiness and comfort when we see beautiful trees and flowers right outside our doorstep. It helps us relax when we breathe fresh air within an ambiance of a lush and green landscape,” he added.

This is the reason, he said, they made Camella Northpoint as green as possible.

Camella invested over four million pesos worth of specially-bred Caribbean pine trees to augment its already lush landscape of age-old trees and robust plant life.

“We brought the green outdoor inside the condo buildings by introducing indoor gardens replete with live plants that thrive in natural lighting and

Marlon B. Escalicas, Camella Davao general manager.

ventilation. Our privileged unit owners do not feel choked or cramped. In fact, we can claim that Camella Northpoint is the only condo development in Davao City that breathes,” he said.

Camella Northpoint is also the first condo community to have a salinated wellness swimming pool that “further enhances

healthy living.” A salinated pool does not require much chlorine to keep its waters clean—that means much less chemicals in its water.

“Our residents feel very good about living in Northpoint. They enjoy the comforts of modern living being very near malls, schools, commercial

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Camella’s new township soon to rise

By Greg G. Deligero

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new township will soon rise in the bustling northern part of Davao City with the signing last Wednesday of the Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) between the officials of Camella Communities and Compostela Valley Gov. Arturo T. Uy, owner of the 20-hecatre land in Communal, Buhangin which will be developed into a self-contained community.

“It is an honor to join the Villar Group of Companies. Camella is a very prestigious and credible housing developer. knowing their vast resources, I did not hesitate (in entering the joint venture,” Uy said.

He said that his personal ties with Sen. Manny Villar whom he supported in the 2010 elections also “factored in.”

Marlon Nino B. escalicas, manager of the company said the project will have components like lowcost housing, housing units with mid-range prices and high-end units.

“Within the community is a village center that will cater to the needs of the residents,” he said.

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the village center are a convenience store, pharmacy, clinic and restaurants.

The township will be a gated fully-fenced community with a clubhouse, chapel, joggers’ path, shuttle service and other amenities. escalicas said it will be the first big investment for the company in the northern part of the city, aside from its first condominium project, the Northpoint.

He said the project will answer the call of the city government for property developers that will have all the components necessary for a township. roberto P. Alabado III, acting city development planning officer, earlier said that property devel-

JOINT VENTURE. Compostela Valley Province Gov. Arturo T. Uy signs the Joint Venture Agreement with top officials of Camella Communities headed by Jerylle Luz

Quismundo, president, Arch. Arthuro Secuya, planning and design group and Cynthia Galura, business development head.

opers must come up with projects that are like commercial business districts where there are not only housing units but other components that will allow residents to stay in their districts.

Alabado explained that there is a need to spread the developments so as to

decongest the center of the city by putting up these townships.

The planning officer also commended developers for continuing to implement their projects even when the city government already imposed a moratorium on the granting of incentives to new projects.

Camella Communities has been expanding in the city because its mother company, Vista Land Co., has identified the city as among the four cities in the Visayas and Mindanao where it wants to concentrate its presence because of massive developments.

The other cities are Cebu,

Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro. “The company has already established its reputation here as a good developer,” said escalicas, adding that the company wants to dominate the local market by coming up with new projects that will answer its needs. [With AD]

ture” by introducing the concept of “sky courts.”

This feature emphasizes the utilization of natural ventilation and lighting that allow plants to grow inside the building. This new building will be filled with natural

gardens that will further enhance the healthy living that we advocate, and it is going to be the first of its kind in Davao City.

“Camella consistently promotes a green environment in all its projects as part of our company’s

environmental commitment. In Northpoint we want to prove that a project’s limited space is not a hindrance in preserving or creating a green environment.

Although our first three buildings already adopt

green architecture, we can make it greener with the addition of Sky Courts. We will continue to innovate to make Northpoint the newest premier address and landmark condo development in Davao City,” escalicas said.

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establishments, hospitals, churches, public transport and many others. Yet, they live within the peace and serenity of a quiet and safe neighborhood that thrives within a green environment,” said escalicas.

“Most of them find it soothing to just laze in the clubhouse or the indoor atrium because of the greenery around them.

Mornings are invigorating as they breathe in the crisp pine scent of the Caribbean pine trees. They look forward to going home as it gives them the delightful experience of being welcomed by a cool and fresh ambiance that revives their spirits after a tiring day,” he added.

Interestingly, the condominium residents also contribute or participate in maintaining their green community.

The residents planted some of the Caribbean pine trees in a community tree-planting activity last year, even tagging the saplings with their names.

“Now, they feel very happy seeing their adopted trees growing tall and robust. Their monthly association dues are also put to good use by our property management team, enabling them to maintain and enhance the natural beauty of the condo prop-

erty, especially as our unit owners are very conscious about cleanliness and proper waste disposal,” said escalicas.

Now constructing its fourth building, Camella plans to “infuse more principles of green architec-

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Changing the industry’s landscape Text by Greg G. Deligero, Photos by Lean Daval, Jr.

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common notion when talking about real estate industry is the dominance of the male species in it--perhaps for being easily associated with sturdy engineering structures and other facets of property development.

But not in the marketing department of Camella Davao where young and chic women handle the company’s more than 500 accredited sales agents whose personalities are as diverse as their age bracket and gender.

For Sheilamae Lara, who handles Camella’s project in Tagum City as marketing head, women are more family-oriented, a nature which makes her more at ease and in a position to deal with clients in transactions involving house or shelter.

“Women have the most fitting personality (to be in the industry): open, friendly and ma Pr (public relations),” she said.

But not all of them expected to be in the field of marketing.

Anna Mae dela Pena, marketing head Camella Davao, started in the company six years ago as accounting staff and later on as sales admin. A graduate of management accounting, she was eventually assigned to the marketing department which she now heads.

“It was really far from my mind doing marketing, but now I find the field happy and enjoyable for me,” she said.

Mary Stephanie Palanca, a marketing staff of Camella Davao has a parallel story. A graduate of information management, her first job was with a call center, a career closer to the course.

But she lasted only for three months and decided

YOUNG AND CHIC. Camella Davao’s marketing force are (from left) Sheilamae Lara, Rolly Ann Princess Ticon, Anna Mae dela Pena, Bellalou Comidoy and Mary Stephanie Palanca.

to explore other possible jobs until she was hired at Camella as administrative staff. Like Dela Pena, she was later on assigned to the marketing department.

“Our organizational structure and activities are not usual. We don’t rely on instructions from our boss.

The employees have to be creative, innovative and capable of implementing whatever comes from her (or his) ideas,” she said. rolly Ann Princess Ticon, another marketing staff of Camella Davao, shares the same background. Fresh from college with a degree in banking

WITH THE BOSS. Making a pose at the entrance of Camella Northpoint are (from left) Mary Stephanie Palanca, Rolly Ann Princess Ticon, Anna Mae dela Pena,

and finance, she applied with various companies, including Camella, but not, ironically, with banks.

“I dislike working in banks,” she said, adding that working in Camella, her first job, for the past three years has been fulfilling.

“We have to be open to all the possibilities, be high spirited and optimistic,” she said.

Bellalou Comidoy, another marketing staff of Camella Davao, has a different story. When she joined the company more than two years ago, she had in tow her experience as marketing staff of SM City Davao.

Undoubtedly, the field of marketing is forte.

“When you are young, you want to explore. Being in marketing is challenging. You have to step out of your comfort zone. You have to talk to people not the usual you,” she said.

“In this field, you have to be persistent, not to give in easily and always believe in yourself,” Comidoy added.

Being young, all of them had experienced some sort of being not taken seriously by a number of sales agents who are much older than they.

But even the profile of sales agents is gradually

Sheilamae Lara, general manager Marlon B. Escalicas and Bellalou Comidoy.

changing.

“Before, most of them were in their 40s and 50s. Now our agents are getting younger, including fresh graduates,” Dela Pena bared, adding that they even have agents who are graduates of nursing.

And they say this is a man’s world, kuno. Why are the ladies in the back row over there laughing?

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Boutique residential enclave coming up in Davao City Text by Greg G. Deligero Photos by Lean Daval, Jr.

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OVe up to a better life,” says the catchphrase of property developer Damosa Land, Inc. as it offers for Davao’s upscale residential market the Damosa Fairlane, a boutique residential enclave along Mamay road in Lanang.

A member of the Anflocor Group of Companies, Damosa Land, Inc.

is the developer and operator of the Damosa District, a mixed-use

Damosa Land, Inc. vice president and general manager Edgardo O. Villaver at the entrance of Damosa Fairlane. In the background is one of the model houses being constructed.

Villaver explains the details of Damosa Fairlane project.

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commercial and business destination in Lanang which features an I.T. park, a Microtel hotel, a major supermarket and lifestyle-oriented restaurants and cafes.

Damosa Fairlane is the company’s first housing venture.

Located just adjacent to the Damosa District near the Davao International Airport, the residential enclave is conveniently accessible to

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ore often than not, buying a house is a married couple’s deci-

Davao’s newest lifestyle and commercial centers like Abreeza and SM Lanang.

“We are building an enclave near the growth areas. This is the most exciting project now in Lanang. We are the first exclusive community nestled in a progressive area” said Damosa Land, Inc., vice president and general manager edgardo O. Villaver.

The gated communi-

ty features avant-garde landscape and offers single detached homes— with harmoniously-applied mid-century modern theme—to maximize natural sunlight and airflow. Its resort-type guest house features a swimming pool.

The project has three model houses: Cortina, Marquis and Lincoln with minimum lot area ranging from 120 to 144 square meters with Lin-

But for Ma. Victoria Pescador, assistant manager of Damosa Fairlane, dealing with women is easier. “Madaling kausap (they are easy to talk to),”

LIGHT MOMENT. Damosa Fairlane assistant manager Ma. Victoria Pescador shares a light moment with the company’s

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coln as the biggest.

Villaver said each house, which can cater to a family of five, features three bedrooms and a maid’s quarter.

With a price range of P4 million to P8 million, he said their target market are the middle to high income individuals like successful businessmen. “Our houses are ideal as first home to start up families,” Villaver said.

she said.

Pescador said women are more home-conscious, a trait that makes them more straightforward in buying things, like a house. “If they like the house, they pursue it all the way. Men are more price conscious,” she added.

April Astillo, a top seller of Damosa Land, Inc. said she had dealt with women more in transac-

top seller Apryl Astillo and sales administrative officer Maureen P. Varquez.

tions involving houses.

“They transact in behalf of the family, although they do not necessarily make the payment themselves but their husbands,” she said.

In the real estate industry, according to Astillo, being a woman is an advantage as “they are more persistent, not easily get discouraged and take time in giving out details.”

“In marketing, everyday is a new day,” she said.

For Pescador, however, gender is not a big deal in the field of marketing.

“If you are the type of person with lots of time to spend, capable of expressing yourself, or explaining in detail and convincing people to buy something from you, then you you have a high potential for selling,” she said. [Greg G. Deligero]

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Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay World’s priciest retail area N

eW York’s Fifth Avenue ended its 11-year run as the world’s most expensive retail area, dethroned by Hong kong’s Causeway Bay, according to a survey by real estate services company Cushman & Wakefield.

The average retail real estate rent in the Causeway Bay shopping area surged 34.9% from a year earlier to an annual $2,630 per square foot, Cushman & Wakefield said in its report released on Tuesday.

Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue came in second with average retail rent at $2,500 per square foot, up 11.1%, according to the review of 326 prime locations in 62 countries.

Paris’ Avenue des Champs-elysées, where the average rent rose 30% to $1,129 per square foot (€9,573 per square meter) jumped two places to third place, leaving Tokyo’s Ginza

district in fourth place with average annual rent at $1,057 per square foot.

COMPeTITION Luxury retailers are competing for the most coveted shopping destinations, pushing up rents, despite recent slower sales growth, Cushman & Wakefield said.

Five of the 10 most expensive global retail locations were in the Asia-Pacific region.

Within the Americas, the United States dominated the top 10 most expensive retail locations.

Times Square made the survey for the first time, grabbing second place behind Fifth Avenue with rental growth of 55.6%.

Madison Avenue and east 57th Street shared the third spot within the Americas.

In Brazil, rents surged 64.7% in the highly sought-after area of Garcia D’avila (Ipane-

ma) in rio de Janeiro.

In europe, Cushman & Wakefield said rents were strong in prime retail locations, even

as secondary locations struggled with weak consumer sentiment.

Following Paris’ Avenue des Champs-elysées,

London’s New Bond Street was the second most expensive shopping area in europe with rents up 3.1% to $936

per square foot. Switzerland’s Bahnhofstrasse was third with rents up 8.7% to $854 per square foot. [Reuters]

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A Reputation of Her Own

By Jade C. Zaldivar

people, and I’ve seen many in my career, once they see an opportunity they leave their jobs and chase after a new one.”

“To nourish your craft, much is needed, not half-baked dedication. remember, reputation is very important. You take care of it and build it through your career,” she added.

Being a female engineer, Gutierrez said she never saw her gender as a hindrance.

“It’s an advantage even. Women are naturally more into details than men. They (women) are more patient. They have more focus and have a much easier time gaining the trust of people around

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them,” she said.

“And when you’re the only female in a group of men, they tend to give you sort of a special treatment. In a group of women, they’d all rush to get seats for themselves. But when you’re the only female, the males tend to give you the first seat,” she added.

Gutierrez, however, has had her share of bloody corporate politics.

Her worst include: a male boss who promoted a male and lower ranked employee over Gutierrez for a silly reason that the boss cannot find himself drinking beer with her; or a female boss who was once a close friend turned enemy as she saw Gutier-

rez as a threat to her position.

But, it’s all in the past now, Gutierrez said.

“Today, I see these same people and suddenly they claim to be my ninong or my kumare. I just laugh it off. I’ve forgiven them. The important thing is, while I was in those hurtful experiences, I saw it as a venue to improve myself,” she said.

The key thing is to enjoy your work, Gutierrez said. This way, the perspective is expanded from menial work to ‘one big exciting career’ and this is exactly how Gutierrez views the coming years in real estate in Davao City.

“We’re in an advent of development. It’s unbe-

lievable how fast Davao City has grown in terms of real estate in the past five years. Imagine what could happen after five more.

And they’re coming; the big developers in Manila are coming to Davao,” she said.

“Davao is living up to its reputation as a hub in Mindanao. The profile of real estate buyers are getting more diversified; people from the other side of Mindanao, foreigners, young professionals. For Dabawenyos, this means more growth.

We’re in a period of growth.”

For Gutierrez, this means: there is still much to do, and she’ll be in the thick of things.

NGr. Leonora Gutierrez didn’t have it easy. A high position may come to those who work hard, but leverage is another thing. For Gutierrez it meant a mix of assertion, persuasion, diligence, and one bullish attitude.

Thirty years into her career, Gutierrez has established herself as one of the most influential leaders of the real estate industry in the country.

Currently director for sales, marketing and customer care of DMC Urban Property Developers Incorporated (DMCI), pioneer of the condominium boom in Davao City, Gutierrez is also Senior Vice President of the Philippine Association of real-

tors Boards, Inc. (PAreB).

Her curriculum vitae includes numerous executive positions in real estate organizations paved by 30 years of dedication.

So, what’s her secret?

“The doctor told me I have strong male genes,” she said, breaking out into a hearty, good-natured laughter.

With a more serious tone, she said: “I think it’s because I’m loyal, and loyalty counts a lot. Some

[From left] Kristine I. Salarde, Customer Care, Engr. Karlo Luigi S. Ladrera, Site Engineer, Engr. Leonora p. Gutierrez, Director for Sales & Marketing, Engr. Carlo Guiseppe Villarin, Project-In-Charge, An Cubero-Villarin, Property Administrator

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new low-cost housing project to be launched by first quarter next year with mid-high quality, called Villa Señorita, located at Barangay Langub, Talomo district, Davao City will focus on the needs and comfort of the typical Filipino family.

The first housing project of Jenson Land and realty Development Corporation, this new subdivision will provide a feel of nature right at the urban center, said its president, Jennifer M. Chua.

With its slogan, “Let them blossom in nature,” the Villa Señorita will soon be filled with trees and flower gardens while individual lots will be landscaped and fenced.

Chua said making the village accessible to business centers and affordable with cutting-edge facilities is the company’s way of taking social responsibility. entirely well-fenced, it is the only low-cost subdivision in the city that will have 24-hour CCTV cameras to provide security, allowing parents to leave their kids at home.

“Family is important for me. I want to focus on the needs of a Filipino fam-

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ily,” Chua said.

Here, roads are wider than in most low-cost subdivisions, and recreational amenities will be provided, including a clubhouse, basketball and tennis courts.

Several nooks and pocket gardens are spread out in the village so that families can enjoy their bonding like in a picnic, especially at times when the clubhouse happens to be crowded.

“Let them blossom in nature”

“keeping our traditions, we Filipinos prefer to live in a place where our family can live in a healthy and safe environment,” Chua said.

The Villa Señorita is situated on ground higher than its immediate surroundings backed by research as free from environmental hazards. A service car will transport residents to main thoroughfares.

“We want to present the best quality of our products, especially at as it our first

project, which started last year,” she said.

The subdivision has four house models named after flowers that are popular among Filipinos. They are Sampaguita, rosas, Ilang-Ilang and Bougainvilla.

The first three models (bungalows) named will occupy a total area of 120-square meters (sqm) while the fourth one, Bougainvilla, will contain 100 sqm.

Overlooking the Davao Gulf, the Sampaguita house will be an 80-sqm two-story unit with one maid’s quarter, three bedrooms, one powder room, and two toilets and bath.

The rosas house will be a 56-sqm unit with three bedrooms and two toilets and bath; Ilang-Ilang house will be a 40-sqm unit with two bedrooms, and two toilets and bath, while the Bougainvilla will be a 36-sqm unit with two bedrooms, and a toilet with bath.

Chua said in terms of quality, all materials used in construction are of high standard.

“We don’t want to encounter complaints from our clients in the future.

That would only be an unnecessary headache and we might lose our patrons.

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Actual Main Entrance Villa Señorita We have a long term vision in our business and we still want to pass it on to our children,” she added.

While most of its buyers are foreigners and returning overseas Filipino workers, the Villa Señorita offers a total of 435 affordable units that will cater to average wage earners.

Chua said she ventured into housing development as there is a high rate of relocation from other cities and provinces to Davao City.

“The city has a lot of opportunities to offer. It is good to do business here.

That’s why people, even those from other countries, are moving in for quality living,” she said adding that Villa Señorita continues to welcome members into the neighborhood.

For inquiries, contact (082) 440-1432; 2862859 for telefax and (082) 321-2983 for marketing concerns.

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development.

“Considering the ripeness of the industry for promising returns on some of its products, we have refined this area to cover only the development of residential areas for low cost and socialized housing and the establishment of industrial estates and IT Parks classified as special economic zones,” Magnaye said. roberto P. Alabado III, City Planning and Development Office head, said big property firms are projecting a rise in demand, not only for residential projects, but for offices as well.

The entry of investors in BPO and other related businesses has been a major source of optimism for local property owners since two years ago.

“This is a natural thing for a growing urban center like ours,” said Alabado.

Jaime G. Adalin, head of the City Building Office, said the entry of major de-

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velopers indicates a growing market in the years to come. “(They) have made the city a very good investment area,” he said.

Based on City Building Office data, capital flow to the property sector between January and September this year summed up to P2.175 billion for 15 projects, the newest being the 12-floor structure of Felcris Hotels and resorts Corp. intended for business process outsourcing (BPO).

The Felcris structure will be built just beside the company’s three-floor shopping mall, also the newest commercial/retail project in this city.

The company said it will initially spend P838.967 million for the high-rise building and capital expenditure for the project may hit P1 billion.

Another project is the 26-floor condominium that Alveo Land, Inc. is build-

ing within the 10-hectare mixed-use joint venture between Ayala Land, Inc. and Anflo Investment and Management Corp. of the Floirendo family. Alveo is an Ayala Land subsidiary.

Another is the 11-floor hotel of SM Prime Holdings, which opened its second shopping mall in the city last month. The cost of the hotel is estimated at P284 million.

The Gotianun-led Filinvest Land, Inc., meanwhile, is also building a five-floor condominium and investing about P143 million on the project.

Pasawa mentioned a P3-billion steel plant project in Bunawan Proper awaiting the approval of the city council as proposed by the New Carcar Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Steel Asia, one of the biggest rolling bar producers in the country.

ciently laid-out cuts, well thought-out master plan, and generous amenities for leisure and recreation ultimately spell a defining concept that goes beyond marrying together the elements of urban convenience, functionality, and

ease. More importantly, Abreeza Place is bound to exude a distinct appeal that encourages Dabawenyos to enjoy the comforts of having a home that nurtures and enriches the dynamic urban landscape surrounding their abodes.

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urban districts. Abreeza Place will emphasize Alveo Land’s thrust of reinventing lives and brightening up the metropolis with an address that redefines modern living and reinvested lifestyles.

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INCe its inception, the social mobilization campaign The entire Nation Moves! (TeN Moves!), which seeks to address the classroom backlog in the Philippines by building 10,000 classrooms, has inspired corporations, schools, organizations, and local governments to make this crucial investment for the education of children across the country.

The cities of Davao and Tagum, Davao del Sur and Davao del Norte’s hubs of commerce and trade, are the latest to join the TeN Moves! Campaign as their move to improve Philippine education.

TeN Movers in Davao City have initially pledged two classrooms, while those in Tagum City have gathered P250,000 in donations and pledges through local organizations, corporations, schools

and other partners.

For Alan Banico, president of Ayala Business Club – Davao, one of the prime movers for TeN Moves! in Davao City, every citizen’s contribution to the campaign is an opportunity to improve the current condition of public schools in the country, and to ensure that Filipino children will be educated in spaces more conducive for learning.

“Through TeN Moves!, every Filipino can take part in upgrading our public schools.” says Banico.

“With every new classroom, we provide more students with environments where they have enough space to share with their fellow students, and where they can focus on their studies and really take in new concepts or ideas.”

Meanwhile, for Mallette Padlan, the lead organizer of TeN Moves! In Tagum

City, the private sector’s support for the campaign is crucial, and could be the key to eradicating one of the country’s long-standing problems.

“The backlog in classrooms has been a need that our government has been working very hard to fill,” says Padlan. “With TeN Moves!, ordinary citizens are provided with an opportunity to work with the government in resolving this problem as the future of the children is everybody’s concern.”

The first school to make its move for TeN Moves! In region 11 is Ateneo de Davao University.

For Peter Jules Cañete of SAMAHAN, which spearheads TeN Moves! in the university, the campaign provides students like them with an opportunity to channel their energies towards creating social good.

Produce such as Bankerohan Farmer’s Market, Mallengke, Fruitasan Mo! MTrader’s, among others.

With the strong reputation for residential and commercial development in Davao City of

the Marfori famiy over the decades, Commercio Mrquella is truly a worthwhile investment for locators and entrepreneurs amid the emerging communities in this part of the city.

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to manage and develop the properties of the majority of the heirs of the late Mario L. Marfori.

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Santos Land high-end subdivision set to rise in Davao City by 2013

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new highend subdivision project of the Santos Land Development Corporation (SLDC) to be opened next year is located in Communal, Buhangin, near the Davao International Airport.

estela B. Aguilos, sales and marketing manager, stated that development of the project is under Presidential Decree No. 957. The launching of the new project is set for the first quarter of 2013.

“We are expecting the project’s license to sell to be released by the HLUrB before the year ends,” she added.

The SLDC will also develop another subdivision in Cabantian, Davao City in 2013.

“It is in our pipeline, but still in the planning stage.

SLDC is embarking on many

Actual Main Entrance La Vista Monte projects. This is under study right now as we have more things to do in the real estate industry,” she said.

SLDC president, Antonio

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S. Domingo, said earlier this year the company is very active in the city in terms of land and housing development.

“We provide the people with the best products, opportunities for business, leisure and recreation,” he added.

SLDC’s products and services are mainly focused on subdivision development and housing, resort development, food production, and commercial spaces for lease.

While it has the Forest Hill resort at Matina Pangi under leisure and tourism projects, the SLDC is looking for areas at Island Garden

City of Samal for another resort.

SLDC has been known for low-cost housing in the city, however, it recently ventured in a new brand of low-cost houses, shifting its market to middle income earners. For instance, the Priscilla Heights located in Cabantian, has eight house models already upgraded units compared to previous designs of low-cost housing.

True to its words that SLDC is bullish in housing development in marking its 40th anniversary, Domingo said he does not believe that they have competitors as they have their own market niche.

‘We provide the people with the best products, opportunities for business, leisure and recreation,” he added.’

“We believe we are alone in this industry,” he said.

The SLDC partnered with the Department of education (Dep ed) in their “Adopt-A-School Program” for the Communal elementary School located in Purok 3, Barangay Communal, Buhangin, Davao City in 2011.

In line with our corporate social responsibility, this year, the company has donated a building to Ba-

rangay Communal as their Day Care Center. For next year, we plan putting up a home economics building still at the Communal elementary School.

This is in line with their commitment to contribute to the growth of the community as well as uphold the quality of school-life for the youth of Davao City.

This program, initiated

by Deped in 2000, addresses the concerns on classroom shortage to accommodate all students, and students’ inaccessibility to reference materials and textbooks.

The construction of the new school building was the result of SLDC’s earlier pledge to help alleviate the perennial classroom shortage.

Domingo said the new school building is the company’s way of giving back to the community by helping increase learning opportunities for schoolchildren in an area where there are nine landmark SLDC developments.

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Chef Giuseppe Morisco

Food television as come to age, in fact, it is because of shows like Japan’s Iron Chef, reality TV shows like Top Chef and Hell’s Kitchen that chefs are finally treated like rockstars. None more so than the chefs of Master Chef.

I was given the privilege to be able to talk to and taste the work of Master Chef Season 2’s finalist Chef Guiseppa Morisco last weekend here in davao City. Specifically at the restaurant owned by his father Gaitano Morisco, don Beppe Restaurant Gaisano Mall’s The Peak.

Chef Guiseppe was a top ten finalist in Master Chef Season 2 and now runs Amici Ristorante Pizzeria in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. He also runs Food Lover’s Retreats, which are all-Inclusive retreats in The Tropical Paradise resort in Costa Rica focused on bringing food lovers from around the world together with amazing chefs to create an unforgettable culinary experience in some of

the most beautiful parts of the world.

When asked about his experience at Master Chef, Chef Giuseppe says that “the pressure was very real. It was quite an experience.”

Chef Giuseppe’s father, Gaitano, known locally as don Beppe of don Beppe Pizza and Pasta restaurant, is a well-known chef in davao in his own right.

Gaitano has opened restaurants in Hong Kong and Chicago, before coming to the Philippines to open an Italian restaurant in Puerto Gallera. Afterwards, he went to davao City and opened the don Beppe restaurant that discerning dabawenyo food lovers now flock to. only

a few people know that Gaitano is the father of Chef Giuseppe of Master Chef.

Gaitano is proud of his son. “He has made a name for himself because of Master Chef,” he says, “he is even more famous than his father in the food business now. I am happy he could come here to visit me and to see davao City.”

Chef Giuseppe believes in Italian cuisine that is local and fresh. “Simplicity is the beauty of Italian cuisine and the new recipes I will be introducing to the restaurant follow that same philosophy.” Giuseppe also tweaked his father’s recipes for the don Beppe restaurant to update the look and taste of the dishes.

“My father is a good cook,” Chef Giuseppe says, “so all I have to do is add a little to his recipes to make his good Italian food into the best.”

“I love the seafood and fish here. They are so fresh.” says Chef Giuseppe when asked about what davao ingredients inspire

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More to love with Amore Visa Card

SHoPPING and living life n davao just got better with the introduction of the BPI-Alaya Malls Amore Vida credit card last November 14 at the Abreeza Activity Center.

BPI Senior Vice President and Card Banking Group Head Maria Cristina L. Go

VISA Philippines Marketing Head Agnes Padilla

Simply more to love with AMORE!

The chic launch event was led by BPI Senior Vice President and Card Banking Group Head Maria Cristina Go and VISA Philippines Marketing Head Agnes Padilla. They were joined by BPI Express Credit Issuing Head and Vice President Elaine Guzman, BPI Market & Strategy development Head and Vice President Richmond Ezer Escolar, Ayala Land Marketing Manager Sandy Espino, and Ayala Land Chief Finance officer Florence Fernandez.

At the event, the opera Belles serenaded guests and mall shoppers alike with classical songs that were a beautiful and elegant fit for the event.

The value-packed BPIAyala Malls Amore Visa credit card awards cardholders with shopping rebates of 1%, 4% and 3% for every P1,000 spent in BPIaffiliated Ayala Malls establishments: 1% rebate for drugstores, supermarkets, schools, bookstores, school & office supplies, department & specialty retail stores, home furnishings & improvements, health & personal care, leisure & sports, electronics & household appliances, and services & utilities, 4% rebate for restaurants and

VIP’s of BPI, Ayala Malls, and VISA toast to the launching of the AMORE credit card

bars, and 3% rebate for accessories, shoes, leather goods, and clothing stores.

Cardholders can also avail of exclusive discounts and freebies at participating Ayala Malls establishments and can enjoy unlimited use of customer and family lounges, exclusive invites to sale events, workshops and promotional activities, invitations to movie block screenings, cinema express lane, and 5% discount on cinema ticket purchases.

Get your own BPI-Ayala Malls Amore Visa credit card and enjoy the privileges of the card that loves you the most by logging on to bpicards.com.

Opera Belles, Manila’s gorgeous soprano trio, serenades the guests with their amazing voices

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Globe, PLDT interconnect landlines in General Santos City and South Cotabato LEading telecommunications company globe Telecom has completed its landline interconnection with Philippine Long distance Telephone Co. (PLdT) in general Santos City and the whole province of South Cotabato over the weekend. This follows the activation of their commercial wireline interconnection in Tarlac province barely two weeks ago.

Both firms are also working on similar arrangements in Pangasinan, Zambales, davao del Sur, and davao del norte. aside from genSan/South Cotabato and Tarlac, globe and PLdT already have exist-

ing landline interconnection in Metro Manila, Cavite, iloilo, Capiz, Maguindanao, Batangas, Cebu, negros Occidental, negros Oriental, Bohol, Leyte, davao City, Pampanga, Bulacan, Zamboanga, Laguna, Quezon, La Union, nueva Ecija, and Benguet. interconnection allows subscribers of both firms to call each other locally within the same area. in the past, a globeline user calling a PLdT landline subscriber next door will be charged for long distance calls amounting to P6.50 per minute since there was no direct connection between the two companies.

This time, globelines customers can simply dial the seven-

digit telephone number to connect with PLdT and vice versa.

“The ones who will benefit from this cooperation and healthy competition are the Filipino consumers, both residential and commercial, as they can now realize substantial savings in their phone bills as well as gain greater access to telecommunications,” said atty. Froilan M. Castelo, Head of globe Corporate and Legal Services group.

The move is in compliance with the compulsory interconnection of authorized public telecommunications carriers under Republic act 7925 which aims to create a universally accessible and

fully integrated nationwide telecommunicationsnetwork to encourage more infrastructure investments from

the private sector that would benefit the consumers.

“This only proves that even industry competitors can

work together to serve public interest and spur the domestic economy with cost-effective services,” he added.

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Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor in Liz & Dick iT is being pegged as Lindsay Lohan’s comeback, so you can understand how some are foaming at the mouth to see the troubled star as the great Elizabeth Taylor in Lifetime’s biopic Liz & dick. Well, we screened the film and we have some things to tell you.

For those who have missed all the promos, posters and photos circulating since Lohan’s casting was announced, here is a quick refresh. Liz & dick, starring LiLo as Liz Taylor and grant Bowler as Richard Burton, chronicles the tumultuous and intoxicating relationship between Taylor and Burton, from their first meeting to Burton’s death in 1984. Before you watch it next Sunday, here are five things to know: 1. Lindsay Lohan Is Best When Not Speaking: This is not meant to be an out-andout insult, although it’s not exactly praise, either. Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor is sometimes fun to watch (and not hear), as you’ll see glimpses of life in Lohan’s big blue

eyes when she’s playing a sultry young silver screen goddess in the beginning of the film. But hearing Lohan’s raspy voice deliver lines does nothing for her portrayal. and there are often flickers of the old Lindsay, but they come and go as quickly as you can say “Four for you, glenn Coco!”

2. Bowler Carries the Duo: He’s acting his ass off, which sometimes leads to a forced performance, but the quieter moments between Richard and Elizabeth bring out the charming side of Bowler’s homage to the late Burton. Even if you’re only watching Liz & dick to see Lohan attempt a comeback, you’ll be happy to see the leading man plays an entertaining drunk. You can make your own Lohan drinking joke here.

3. Liz and Dick Are Your Narrators: not only do we get reenactments of the big moments between the couple, but young Elizabeth Taylor and young Richard Burton walk us through the film from director’s chairs, as if they are being interviewed for a magazine profile. These scenes, woven throughout

the film to provide background info and emotional weight, are actually where we thought Lohan did the best work. Just sitting and talking. Maybe it was the walking and talking that threw off her game.

4. You Can Play Supporting Cast Bingo: “Where have i seen that guy before?” you’ll ask yourself more than once. Steve from Sex and the City! Creed from The Office! They have super small parts, but still, we always like to see random favorites from other series pop up on our screens.

5. The First 30 Minutes Will Be Your Favorite: Often with a relationship, the beginning in the most exciting and interesting, because it’s all brand new. That same logic applies to Liz & dick, because seeing the two start off as enemies who loathe each other turn into lovers who cannot keep their hands off each other on the set of Cleopatra was the highlight of the entire film. That, and seeing the ‘50s and ‘60s fashion and recreation of famous movie sets, because obviously the production department did their homework

Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez back together for date night in Hollywood THE Selena gomez and Justin Bieber guessing game goes on.

The two were together just last night at The Laugh Factory comedy club in Los angeles.

They arrived to the club in a van. Being careful not to be photographed together, gomez, 20, walked into the club first followed by the 18year-old Bieber. as we exclusively reported last Friday, the young couple split a couple of weeks ago after two years together because gomez was apparently having “trust issues” with the Biebs. Sources have also told us that both of the megastars have had jealous moments that have caused bumps in the relationship.

There was a rumor that they had dinner together on Sunday in new York City, but a source insists it never happened.

Bieber, who has a made a regular habit lately of posting daily photos on in-

stagram, hasn’t posted anything since Tuesday night when he was pulled over and ticketed by cop while driving his white Ferrari in Hollywood.

He has spent the last couple of days rehearsing his performance for the ameri-

can Music awards on Sunday, according to his Twitter. gomez is not expected to attend the aMas, according to several sources.

She told Ryan Seacrest the other day that she expects her new album to drop in March.

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Knicks taste first defeat M

EMPhIS, Tenn.

(AP) -- Zach Randolph had 20 points and 15 rebounds, Marc Gasol added 24 points and the Memphis Grizzlies handed the New York Knicks their first loss of the season with a 105-95 victory on Friday night.

Rudy Gay scored 17 points and blocked four shots, and Mike Conley added 16 points and eight assists as Memphis won its seventh straight. The Grizzlies own the NBA’s best record for the first time in franchise history at 7-1.

Carmelo Anthony scored 20 points for New York, which was trying to start 7-0 for the first time since the 1993-94 team that reached the NBA Finals.

Raymond Felton scored 18 points and handed out five assists. Rasheed Wallace scored 13 points, shooting 6 of 10.

The Knicks shot 51 percent for the game, but Memphis had 12 offensive rebounds, leading to a 22-12 advantage in second-chance points.

Memphis led by as

many as 21 in the third quarter and still held a 19-point lead in the early stages of the final period.

The Knicks answered with a 12-3 rally and appeared poised to make a comeback reminiscent of Thursday night’s win at San Antonio, when New York outscored the Spurs 27-11 in the final 7:14 for a 104100 victory.

But New York never got closer than eight the rest of the way.

With the 10-point win, the Grizzlies defeated the Miami heat and Oklahoma City Thunder - last season’s NBA finalists - and the previously undefeated Knicks by double digits this week.

The game got a bit testy in the second quarter as the Grizzlies’ Jerryd Bayless and New York’s J.R. Smith got into it, earning double technicals. Gay got a tech when he disagreed with a no-call on a dunk attempt.

And through all that, Wallace was mouthing with everyone from the Grizzlies bench to the officials to the fans.

Memphis led 54-49

at the break, both teams shooting well. The Knicks hit at a 57 percent clip, while Memphis connected on 54 percent. Conley had 13 for Memphis, while Anthony had 14 for the Knicks.

Wallace already had matched his season high with 10 points before intermission.

Memphis opened the second half with a 23-7 spurt. Gasol had eight in the run, and the Knicks continued picking up technical fouls.

The Grizzlies’ rally built the advantage to 77-56 when Tony Allen converted a three-point play after Smith was called for a flagrant foul on Allen’s drive.

New York cut into the margin slightly, but Memphis still carried an 85-67 lead into the fourth after outscoring the Knicks 3118 in the period.

The Knicks started a comeback to open the fourth period, outscoring Memphis 12-3 in the early stages of the period.

That got New York within 91-81 with 6:18 left on Felton’s jumper in the lane.

road contest in a six-game stretch through Thanksgiving, but the Suns must rush home to face defending champion Miami on Saturday night.

D’Antoni got treatment on his new knee in the Lakers’ locker room while he watched his new franchise run past one of his former employers. And even though it happened against the defensively questionable Suns, the Lakers quickly lived up

to D’Antoni’s bold Thursday prediction about their offensive capabilities: ‘’If we’re not scoring 110, 115 points, we need to talk.’’

The veteran coach is still on crutches after surgery earlier this month, but he’s expected to debut on the Lakers’ bench Sunday night against houston.

Bickerstaff pledged to run some of the new coach’s offensive sets against the Suns, who still follow many of D’Antoni’s tenets under

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, left, unveils a statue of himself in front of Staples Center as Richard Lapchik, second from left, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, third from

right, Eddie Doucette, second from right, and Pat Riley look on in Los Angeles.

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OS ANGELES (AP) -Kobe Bryant had 31 points, Metta World Peace hit five 3-pointers while scoring 22 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers played Mike D’Antoni’s style of up-tempo basketball in a 114-102 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

Dwight howard had 18 points and 12 rebounds as the Lakers improved to 3-1 under interim coach Bernie Bickerstaff with a performance that must have impressed D’Antoni, who watched from the locker room inside Staples Center.

Although D’Antoni wasn’t quite ready for sideline duty while recovering from knee replacement surgery, the Lakers played with aggression and urgency after just one practice under their new coach on Thursday. The former Suns and Knicks coach replaced Mike Brown, who was fired one tumultuous week ago.

Goran Dragic scored 22 points for the Suns, who have lost three of four.

Luis Scola scored 18 points, while Michael Beasley added 14 points and a career-high nine assists.

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coach Alvin Gentry.

Los Angeles took charge of an entertaining game with a 17-2 run spanning the final two quarters, including six consecutive points from Bryant and several big plays from backup big man Jordan hill, who had 10 points and five rebounds. The Lakers surpassed 100 points with 9:26 to play on a threepoint play by howard, who is widely expected to thrive in a pick-and-roll offense.

New York Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony (7) pushes past Memphis Grizzlies’ Rudy Gay during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, puts up a shot as Phoenix Suns center Marcin Gortat, of Poland, defends

during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.

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Taiwanese shut down Phl clouters 16-0 T

OURNAMENT hosts Chinese Taipei cruised to another mercy rule-shortened victory after trouncing the Philippines, 16-0, in seven innings in the qualifiers for the 2013

World Baseball Classic at the Xinzhuang Stadium in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

The mercy rule ends the game when one team is ahead by 10 runs with the trailing team completing sev-

en innings. The hosts won their opener, 100, over New Zealand in a game that was also shortened to seven innings.

The Filipinos were held to just one hit, a line drive double for

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shortstop Ryan Pineda in the fourth inning, while Chinese Taipei smashed 14 hits of their own.

The hosts scored three runs in the third inning on a Szu-Chi Chou walk with the bases loaded and a two RBI single from YungChi Chen. They added a whopping eight run total in the fifth and capped it with five more in the seventh on a double from Yi-Chuan Lin that batted in three scorers and singles from Yen-Wen Kuo and Chih-Yao Chan.

Chinese Taipei advanced to the finals while the Philippines dropped down to a match against New Zealand for a chance to meet the hosts for the berth to the 16-team World Baseball Classic tournament next year.