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Digos Law school wins Nat’l Debate

FIELD OF DREAMS. The newly-constructed Davao del Norte Sports Complex in Mankilam, Tagum City will be the main venue of the 2013 Davao Regional Athletic Association (Davraa) Meet from February 25-March 1. Some 5,000 athletes from the region’s six cities and 4 provinces will be taking part in the week-long sports competition. (Neil Bravo)

By Antonio M. Ajero

Cor Jesu College defeats country’s top Law debating teams

Adding color to life Sports

NHERALDED Cor Jesu College became the country’s best Law School debate team after defeating no less than De La Salle University Friday night to cap a Cinderella run

in the prestigious Carpio, Villaraza, Cruz (CVC) Law Debates aired by ANC, an ABS-CBN television. CJC’s triumph as national champions was announced by Cor Jesu law dean Israelito “Bob-

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Rising from the ruins

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By Neil Bravo

Athletes from typhoon-ravaged Davao Oriental, ComVal seek glory

Davao teams struggle

WALK TO FAME. The Cor Jesu College of Law debate team composed of Ian Gencianeo, Diane Sorongon and Julius Rizada on their way to the finals of the CJC Debates against De La Salle University. (CJC photo)

HE 2013 Davao Regional Athletic Association (Davraa) meet begins on People Power day Monday (Feb. 25) in Davao del Norte with stories of pain, resurgence, and hope. Only a dozen week ago, some of these kids woke up without a

house to come home to, no school to return to, and worse, no food to eat. Playing was far from their minds. Not even the glitter of gold and the glory that goes with it could pump them up. A number of these athletes have reached the crossroads of rising or

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Comelec urges people:

Remove illegal posters By EJ Dominic Fernandez

LECTION officials will start removing illegally posted election materials one or two weeks from now, but Commission on Election (Comelec) Region 11 director lawyer Wilfred Jay Balisado is urging plain citizens to help remove illegal posters as a form of reprimand by the people themselves.

In a presscon hosted enough.” by the Philippine InforBalisado also said that mation Agency (PIA) at he already had a meeting VIPnoy Lounge Abreeza with election officers of last Friday, Balisado said Davao City last Thursday citizens may actually re- regarding the removal of move illegal posters. “If illegally posted campaign citizens themselves re- materials which will move the posters, I think “start a week or two from the candidates will hear now.” the message of defiance “We just gave them from the people loud (candidates) time to post and clear that enough is FCOMELEC URGES PEOPLE, 10

Escudero wants his colleagues to share PDAF with Mindanao By Che Palicte

M KIDS SHOW ‘EM HOW. Students of Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Sr. Central Elementary School closely check out the candidates running for the different positions of their school organization, along Ponciano Reyes Street Friday afternoon. School polls nowadays are sort of adapting the same principles with the national and local elections

as students also use sophisticated and expensive propaganda materials such as tarpaulins and huge posters to lure other students’ votes. Is this the exact example of a popular phrase “Ang mali ay nagiging tama sa mata ng bata”? Lean Daval Jr.

Grace Poe on UNA:

INDANAO should feel the presence of the national government through the Senators by allocating funds coming from their Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), particularly in the Davao region. Senator Francisco ‘Chiz’ Escudero yesterday challenged his colleagues in the Senate to give a portion of their PDAF to the region in a talk at the Probinsya Restaurant here. He said that if the 24 Senators will each give ph500,000 to the municipalities and cities in the Davao region, they can raise a total of Ph12 million every year for the construction and rehabilitation of public markets.

Another Ph10 million coming from 24 senators will raise Ph240 million every year that would be of great help to indigent patients in regional hospitals. “The Philippines is not only Metro Manila and Luzon, Mindanao and the Visayas are part of it and they should feel that they belong to the Philippines not only in words, thoughts but also in deeds,” Escudero added. The senator said that the entire national budget is about Ph1.6 trillion, one-third of which ship;f be for Mindanao, which means about Ph500 billion. “That should really be intended for Mindanao because it can help a lot

in terms of projects and it can be a big help to the Mindanaoans,” he added. Meanwhile, Escudero related to media that he is hopeful that President Aquino would sign the Marcos Compensation Bill, adding that it is a historic law that they passed in the Senate because it will recognize, and give reparation to, the victims of Martial Law under then President Ferdinand Marcos. “I hope that Martial Law will not be experienced again by our country,” Escudero said. The senator also said that he would continue his reelection campaign in all parts of the country together with senatorial candidate Grace Poe.

“I’m not a traitor” W

HEN the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) recently dropped three candidates from its senatorial lineup, namely, Francisco Escudero, Loren Legarda and Grace Poe, the latter was called as a traitor for joining the administration’s Team Pnoy since UNA is spearheaded by former President Joseph Estrada, a very close friend of her father, the late Fernando Poe Jr. (FPJ). In an interview yesterday at the Probinsya Restaurant here, Grace Poe told media practitioners that she does not deserve to be called a traitor because UNA dropped her from the slate and “they don’t have any hold on me.” “Kami yung sinipa, kami pa ang traidor, maliwanag sa simula pa lang na walang kondisyon

na kailangang sumama kami sa kanilang pagiikot, kaya nga nakakagulat nalang na binibigyan kami ng taning na kailangang magpakita kami, kung hindi aalisin kami sa line-up,”, Poe explained. She said that they had been invited to join the slate of UNA with no conditions and suddenly they are surprised that they are already out of the lineup. She recalled that President Benigno Aquino invited her to run for the senate, but she chose to remain independent and did not join the Liberal Party or UNA. “UNA adopted us two days before we filed our candidacy and it was agreed that there would be no conditions applied,” she added. Even with the issue being thrown at her, Poe continues her campaign,

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MOTHER’S SUPPORT. Independent senatorial candidate and former MTRCB chair Grace Poe-Llamanzares, left, and mother Susan Roces are all smiles while enjoying a light moment with members of local media during a press

briefing at Probinsiya Restaurant in Victoria Plaza Compound, J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City on Saturday. Lean Daval Jr.

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Heavy rains did not hinder convergence I

NTERMITTENT rains failed to stop the overabundance of basic government services from flooding into an outlying community in Tagum City. Hundreds of eager residents did not flinch from the heavy downpour, as they came in droves to swarm the lavish social and medical services rolled out by the Capitol’s convergence for peace and development program in Barangay San Agustin. Governor Rodolfo del Rosario personally led the launch of this year’s onestop caravan of services catering to far-flung and depressed communities. “We are here to deliver plenty of services at your own doorsteps,” the governor said, to the ju-

bilation of the crowd who were waiting for their turn to avail of the medical, surgical, dental, laboratory, legal, and agricultural services, among others assistance. Lending support to the governor were Vice Governor Victorio Suaybaguio, Board Members Atty. Raymond Joey Millan, Shirley Belen Aala and Vicente Eliot, Mayor Rey Uy, 1003rd Infantry Brigade Commander Col. Buenaventura Pascual, 60th IB Commander Col. Lewellyn Binasoy and Provincial Police Deputy Chief Sr/Supt. Jessie Estrada. The governor explained that through the convergence initiative the province has localized the Police nurses join in handing out medicines to residents at the first convergence outreach in San Agustin, Tagum City. [Noel Baguio] government’s peace process, in support of President Aquino’s goal of attaining peace by 2016. The provincial government started out the convergence program in 2011, successfully fusing the resources of the Capitol with the peace and development outreach

program (PDOP) of the Philippine Army, along with the support of the Philippine National Police and other agencies. Around 100,000 indigents in remote areas of the province has so far benefitted from the breakthrough strategy that has revolutionized

Only two of the five high schools and three of the five elementary schools invited to the competition joined the contest. Meanwhile, the annual Kaamulan street dancing competition is tentatively scheduled on March 2, with seven local government units expected to participate. Kaamulan is an annual provincial celebration to honor the customs and traditions of the seven tribal groups in Bukidnon namely the Bukidnon, Higaonon, Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon and Umayamnon. In his opening message, Calingasan did not mention the impact of the February 19 NPA attack to the Kaamulan celebration.

But in a conference with the Bukidnon Press Club in the afternoon, he appealed in dispelling the “rumors of alleged continuing terror and violence in many parts of the province.” “The threat is over,” he said, slamming text messages telling people to keep watch on the alleged threats by the NPA to launch another attack. “Red Alert: Last night, 200 NPA members entered Malaybalay City. They have a plan to bring trouble especially in the opening of the festival,” one of the text messages circulating in the town said. It even cited the specific points in the city targeted for attacks. The governor belied the text messages, saying ”the senders only want to

discredit his administration.” Calingasan assured the public that the NPA, as he “knew” them, “will not hurt the civilians.” He noted the rebels even apologized for the death of the security guard during their attack on the plantation of DMPI last Tuesday. Two other security guards were wounded in the attack. The rebels also burned three heavy equipment units and a company bus in the Del Monte truck yard. In a statement, lawyer Ramon Velez, a DMPI senior manager, said that the rebels also attempted to torch other heavy equipment parked at Del Monte’s nearby plantation office. (Walter I. Balane/MindaNews)

regional heads of DSWD Mindanao cluster convened In Davao City for the regional assessment conducted by DSWD Central Office led by Assistant Secretary Javier Jimenez and Assistant Secretary Chona David. Razon said areas of assessment focused on Social Impact, Stakeholder Empowerment, Process Excellence, Organizational Excellence and Resource Stewardship. Social Impact covers social protection, poverty reduction, risks manage-

ment and vulnerability reduction. Stakeholder Empowerment delves on partners’ support in providing social services while Process Excellence refers to mechanisms to ensure coordinated delivery of social services. Organizational Excellence underscores excellence and professionalism in public service. Lastly, Value-based allocation and utilization of public resources is emphasized in Resource Stewardship. In 2011, the regional office also obtained an

outstanding score of 6.46 based on the DSWD Major Final Outputs --1] Formulation, Advocacy, Monitoring and Evaluation of Social Welfare and Development Plans, Policies and Programs; 2] Standard Setting, Licensing and Accreditation of Social Welfare and Development Agencies; 3] Provision of Support Services and Technical Assistance to Intermediaries; 4] Provision of Community-Based and Center-Based Services; and 5] Strategic Support Services. [DSWD]

An army dentist performs dental procedure at the first convergence outreach in San Agustin, Tagum City. [Noel Baguio]

Bukidnon’s annual Kaamulan fest starts

HE provincial government of Bukidnon opened Friday its annual Kaamulan festival dedicated to the province’s seven hill tribes with a five-contingent drum and lyre competition drawing a big crowd. The grand opening, coming three days after the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels attacked pineapple producer Del Monte Philippines, Inc., (DMPI), started with a ritual dubbed “Kaamulan ha Pangampu” at 6 a.m. at the provincial capitol grounds. In his opening remarks, Gov. Alex Calingasan cited the need to go ahead with the competition amidst the cloudy and rainy day, and lauded the participants for their zeal in joining the activity.

DSWD XI gets outstanding rating for 2012 performance

numerical score of 6.65 which is equivalent to an ‘Outstanding Rating’ was garnered by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region XI following the Regional Performance Contract Assessment Thursday. “So far, we are the highest among the Mindanao regions which were assessed yesterday,” reports Priscilla N. Razon, DSWD OIC Director. The evaluation continues Friday, February 22 as

the local government’s anti-insurgency drive in the province. The activity was the first among 27 missions slated for geographically isolated and depressed areas (GIDA) in the province this year. It was likewise the first convergence out-

reach held in the City of Tagum, owing to its position as a booming component city. The governor justified the convergence team had to give priority to the more needy barangays of the lower-income local government units in previous years. [Noel Baguio]

South Cotabato gets P26M for medical facilities upgrade

HE national government has allocated around P26 million for the expansion and upgrading of the facilities of two community hospitals and several other rural health stations in South Cotabato province. South Cotabato (2nd District) Rep. Daisy Avance-Fuentes said Friday the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the financial assistance as part of the government’s continuing health facilities enhancement initiatives in rural areas. She said the assistance was specifically set aside for the purchase of additional equipment for the local government-run hospitals in Norala and Lake Sebu towns as well as the repair, renovation and expansion of other rural health stations and barangay health centers in the province. These initiatives were part of a list of health-related community infrastructure projects that the province’s second congressional district office had sought for funding from the national government for this year, she said. Fuentes said the Lake Sebu municipal hospital will receive P7 million while the Norala district hospital will get P8.5 million for their equipment upgrading. She said Lake Sebu town will receive an ad-

ditional P2 million for the repair and renovation of its rural health unit (RHU) while the RHUs in Banga and Surallah towns will get P2.5 million and P1.5 million, respectively, for their expansion projects. She said another P4.5 million or P1.5 million each was allocated for the expansion of the health centers in Purok Tagumpay in Koronadal City, Barangay New Cuyapo in Tantangan town and in Barangay Simsiman in Norala. “These were already funded and we’re hoping that the implementation phase could begin before the May 13 elections,” Fuentes said. She assured that the projects “will be fully funded and implemented even after the upcoming midterm local and national elections without regard to its results. “ “In fact, we’re following up some of our other project proposals for health infrastructure that could also be funded and implemented later this year,” she said. Meantime, Fuentes urged the local government to rationalize the planned equipment upgrading at the Lake Sebu municipal hospital with the impending transfer of some of its personnel to the Allah Valley Community Hospital in Surallah town. [Allen V. Estabillo/MindaNews]

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DOLE 11 to hold 3 job fairs in 2013 T

APPRECIATION. Arch. Daniel T. Lim, president of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., left, hands over a plaque of appreciation to Jose Maria Lorenzo P. Tan, vice chairman and chief executive officer of World Wildlife Fund during DCCCII monthly General Membership Meeting at the Grand

Men Seng Hotel on Magallanes Street, Davao City Friday afternoon. Lorenzo imparted some ideas about climate change to coincide with the meeting’s theme, “Mitigating business risk on climate change”. Lean Daval Jr.

HE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to hold three major job fairs this year to gather thousands of job applicants across the country. DOLE 11 director Joffrey Suyao said that they will conduct the Labor Day Job Fair on May 1, the Independence Day Job Fair on June 12, and the Dole Anniversary Job Fair on December 8. Suyao said these major job fairs are expected to gather thousands of job applicants from different sectors and will be attended by different private companies and agencies of the government. Last year, DOLE estimated at least 15 percent of jobseekers or roughly 103,000 applicants have been hired on-the-spot during job fairs. “These job fairs are among the services of

DOLE in facilitating job applicants and different companies in one venue,” Suyao said. Suyao, however, said venues of these job fairs will be announced once they are done with all the necessary arrangements. Aside from the major job fairs, DOLE is also accepting proposals from different sectors that intend to conduct job fairs. He said that to make an easy application during on-site job fair, prospective applicants applying for a job must bring all the necessary documents that employers are usually looking for. Some of the basic documents that must be readily available during the on-site application include school credentials, certificate of experiences, birth certificate, and competency certification, among others. [PNA]

Reds on SMI’s ECC approval: ‘A plot hatched in hell’

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plot hatched in hell.” This was how the National Democratic Front of the Philippines-Far South Mindanao Region (NDFP-FSMR) described Friday the national government’s granting of an environmental compliance certificate (ECC) to foreign-backed Sagittarius Mines, Inc. for its Tampakan copper-gold project. In an emailed statement, Ka Efren, NDFP-FMSR spokesperson, warned the mining firm to brace for attacks not just from the communist rebels but also from the B’laan tribal members opposing the mining venture. “The revolutionary forces in Far South Mindanao are resolutely embracing their utmost task to lead and be one with the people in the struggle against foreign and largescale mining and all forms of state-backed anti-people, anti-national and environmentally destructive programs and projects,” he said. “Moreover, the B’laan people’s armed resistance in Bong Mal is virtuously in a position to defend their ancestral land and right to self-determination,” according to the statement. On New Year’s Day 2008, communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels stormed the base camp of SMI in Barangay Tablu in Tampakan, South Cotabato, burning equipment and facilities worth at least P12 million. The following year, communist guerillas at-

tacked the Tampakan municipal police station in punishment “for protecting the interest of the mining company.” Three policemen and a civilian were wounded in the raid. In the company’s various Project Sustainability Reports, it admitted security threats as one of the key risks facing the Tampakan project. Ka Efren said the issuance of the ECC by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to SMI is a “barefaced and traitorous act that President Benigno Aquino is inexcusably accountable for.” “The approval of the ECC takes place when Mindanao still has to recover from the ruins of super storms Sendong and Pablo, and concurrent with the mine landslides in Semirara, Antique. This is a manifestation of the government’s disregard for the environment and public welfare,” he noted. SMI is controlled by Xtrata Copper, the world’s fourth largest copper producer, with Australian firm Indophil Resources NL as the junior partner. In a February 20 statement, Gavan Collery, Indophil corporate affairs manager, said that SMI advised Indophil that it has received the proposed ECC from the Environmental Management Bureau, a DENR attached agency. “SMI says it is now in the process of reviewing the terms and conditions contained in the document,” Collery said. [Bong S. Sarmiento/MindaNews]

MOTORING

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COUTING for a good car deal? Check this out. Chevrolet Davao is offering a P99K All-In promo. Tobi Ang, Chevrolet Davao vice president, said their company’s P99K All-In promo basically includes free LTO registration, free insurance and

free chattel with partner banks. “Come and see us at Chevrolet Davao. It couldn’t get any better than this,” Ang said. The promo is on “good-while-stocks-last” status. At Chevrolet Davao’s show window are its most

sought-after models like the Chevrolet Colorado Pick-up, the Chevrolet Orlando, the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Chevrolet Aveo, and the Chevrolet Spark. You can visit Chevrolet Davao at Lanang, Davao City a few meters after SM Lanang Premier. (Neil Bravo)

UCPB’s Auto Loan Promo Extended O

WNING a car---and taking care of it-- need not be an expensive dream. With the United Coconut Planters Bank’s (UCPB) ‘Drive Your Worries Away’ auto loan promo, extended until March 31 of this year, you can now get to ride your dream car complete with a free one-year comprehensive motor insurance with Acts of Nature coverage. Under the “Drive Your Worries Away” auto loan promo, UCPB customers could take advantage of the free one-year insurance coverage consisting of Own Damage and Theft Up, Acts of Nature, Voluntary Third Party Liability for bodily injury and property damage, Unnamed Passenger Personal Accident, and Express Roadside Assistance.

“We, at UCPB, continuously strive to understand the changing needs of our consumers. And one of these is to make car ownership easier for Filipinos by lowering the cost of owning a brand new car, prolonging the payment terms and hastening the application process and approvals. At the same time, we want to provide them with the convenience, security and protection that they need as car-owners,” said Philip Pabelico, Vice President and Head of Vehicle Finance Department. To qualify for the promo, UCPB customers should have availed of an auto loan from September 15, 2012 to March 31, 2013 in any of the 188 UCPB branches or UCPB-Consumer Finance Business Centers in key cities nationwide.

Approved and availed auto loans must also have a minimum of 20% down payment, minimum term of 36 months and a maximum term of 60 months, and a loan amounting from P600,000 to P1.2 million to be eligible of the free one-year comprehensive motor insurance. This loan promo is just one of the many new and compelling products from UCPB as they continue to understand the wants and needs of their customers and the market as a whole as well as a drive to achieve bank targets. To apply for a UCPB auto loan and learn more about the promo, please see flyers or log on to www.ucpb.com. Customers may also call (02) 811-9111 for more information.

pete against the Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz, Ford Fiesta and the like. The likely concept that Hyundai could showcase at MIAS could be HCD-14, which will foreshadow the shape of the upcoming Genesis. The HCD-14 Genesis concept made its world debut at its primary market, breaking cover at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (otherwise known as the Detroit Auto Show) last month. The Philippines has been one of the first markets to receive the Genesis premium sedan in the latter half of 2008. Again, these are guesses, so we’ll have to wait until we get to the 2013 Manila International Auto Show when it opens its doors at the

World Trade Center Manila in April. Also, on a separate note, Hyundai is also looking into the Sonata Hybrid should Senate Bill 2856, otherwise known as the Alternative Fuel Vehicles Incentives Act, finally be signed into law. If there’s one thing Hyundai Philippines under the leadership of Agudo - has been excellent at, it’s bringing in one new model after another with impeccable timing. The Hyundai Tucson was launched in late 2009, followed suit by the Accent in 2010 and the Hyundai Elantra in 2011. The Elantra garnered various Car Of The Year awards around the world including the Philippines through the Car Awards Group, Inc.

Hyundai to launch 3 new models

URING a lunch with Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. President Ms. Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo, she revealed that HARI will be unveiling 3 models at the upcoming Manila International Auto Show, 2 of which are production cars while the other one will be a concept. Hyundai is still hushhush about what exactly the cars will be, but if we were to venture a couple guesses, they might be looking at several European-market models. Of particular interest is the Hyundai i30 (either as the hatchback or as the wagon/tourer model) which would open up a wagon category in the C-segment, as well as the new subcompact i20 hatchback which would com-

P1 HYBRID POWERTRAIN. McLaren has revealed the details about the P1’s hybrid ‘Twin Power’ powertrain prior to its world debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show next month. The new supercar from McLaren will be

powered by both a mid-mounted 727bhp 3.8-liter twin turbo V8 engine and a 176bhp electric motor for a combined output of 903bhp and a maximum torque figure of 900 Nm.

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Driving in bad weather

AST Friday, I was driving to Mati City under heavy downpour. Upon hitting Carmen town in Davao del Norte, the water was already starting to overflow to the level of the highway as residents pitched tents by the roadside and roped their animals on steel barricades. Times like this, it’s best to drive with a lot of caution. The old school rule on checking your brakes after your wheels get submerged high in water should be followed religiously. Throughout the whole trip, the rains continue to pour and I noticed almost all rivers I passed were overflowing. Driving at less than my usual speed, it took me more than my usual travel time but I didn’t mind. Safety is still the number one consideration. But what tells me throughout this experience is that these areas have been known to be f l o o d - p ro n e areas. As residents leave their submerged homes and live dangerously by the road, I ask: where are the rescue teams? Where are the pre-emptive measures? ---Having discussed driving under heavy rains, let me share with you some tips on driving on inclement weather from www.smartmotorist.com. • First and foremost: slow down! It takes longer to stop or adjust in wet weather. • Stay toward the middle lanes - water tends to pool in the outside lanes. • Maintain proper following distance (3 Second Rule). This needs to be increased in wet

weather. • Drive in the tracks of a car ahead of you. • Don’t follow large trucks or busses too closely. The spray created by their large tires reduces your vision. Take care when passing them as well; if you must pass, do so quickly and safely. • Be more alert when driving in wet or slippery conditions. Watch out for brake lights in front of you. • Avoid using

your brakes; if possible, take your foot off the accelerator to slow down. • Turn your headlights on even in a light rain, or in gloomy, foggy or overcast conditions. Not only do they help you see the road, but they’ll help other drivers see you. If your car has daytime running lights you still should put them on, so vehicles behind you can see you better. • Before it starts to rain, replace old or brittle wipers. • Avoid off-road driving: it’s hard to judge the actual depth of puddles and you can easily become stuck, even in an

SUV. • Never drive beyond the limits of visibility. At night rainy roads become especially treacherous. The glare of oncoming lights, amplified by the rain on your windscreen, can cause temporary loss of visibility while substantially increasing driver fatigue. In rainy conditions pedestrians, livestock, and wildlife are extremely hard to spot and even harder to avoid. • Never drive through moving water if you can’t see the ground through it; your car could be swept off the road. • When driving through a puddle of uncertain depth, go slow. If it’s deeper than the bottom of your doors, turn around and find another route. Deep water can cause serious damage to a modern car’s electrical system. • Avoid splashing pedestrians. • If possible, stay off the road during heavy thunderstorms. Large flashes of lightning can temporarily blind and disorient drivers, and the accompanying high winds and heavy rain can create deadly driving conditions. Slow down! This should be obvious but it also very important. People are so used to driving certain speeds on certain roads that sometimes they forget the need to slow down when inclement weather presents itself. SCREECH MARKS: “When you begin a journey in rain, your shoes will be wet and liable to slip off the pedals. Scuff the soles on the rubber matting or carpeting of the car before you start the engine.”

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Is your handbag safe?

EDITORIAL

Rx for trouble

AGUITARIUS MINES, INC. has been granted an environmental compliance certificate (ECC) that allows it to proceed with its $5.9-billion Tampakan copper-gold project. The ECC will not put to rest the controversy raging over the project. Anti-mining groups will not allow SMI to go ahead without their opposition to it being heard. In fact, last Thursday protesters stormed the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) office in Quezon City demanding the recall of the ECC. That no less than President Benigno Aquino III had a hand in the eventual granting of the ECC makes the conflict even more high profile and volatile. The President should handle this issue carefully, especially this being an election year. His political enemies, including those who feign support for his much-vaunted “Daang Matuwid (Straight

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Path)” battlecry, are just lurking in the shadows ready to pounce on the sizzling hot issue to gain their own ends. Arguably, it is not helping the situation any that the provincial government of South Cotabato is against the project, most specifically, open-pit mining. The most dangerous scenario is one that sees the eruption of violence between contending players in the area, especially the military and the New People’s Army. The presence of these forces there, not to mention armed groups of pesky bandits, is a surefire recipe for trouble. Note that some of the forces are expected to use their stand on mining, pro or con, merely to advance their own agenda. Unless the government, nay, the President himself for that matter, is able to handle the situation with sagacity, there can be trouble abrewing. ANTONIO M. AJERO Editor in Chief

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l a dy’s best f r i e n d could be her handbag. That’s where all her necessary stuff goes everytime she leaves the house. But the innocent handbag could be making you sick! Many of us wouldn’t consider the impact of our handbag on our health, however research suggests this essential fashion item could be more risky than you think. As our handbags tend to travel most places with us and are often placed on floors, they can easily pick up germs throughout the day. A study by microbiologists tested swabs taken from the outside and bottom of handbags and found that your handbag could contain thousands, or even millions, of bacteria, including fecal bacteria and viruses that can cause colds and stomach upsets. However, when it comes to your handbag, it’s not just what’s on the outside that counts. Here are five health dangers lurking in your handbag that I gathered from the internet. I’m sure you’ll be nodding at most if not all of the 5 hazards listed. 1. Your handy water bottle. Many of us carry a bottle of water in our handbags to stay hydrated throughout the day. However, while drinking water is great for our health, repeatedly drinking from plastic bottles could play havoc with your health. Studies have suggested that dangerous chemicals called phthalates contained in the plastic can leach into the water over time, which may lead to hormone imbalances and fertility problems. The concentration of these chemicals also increases the longer a bottle is stored. For a safer way to stay hydrated, try switching to a different type of water bottle. Glass bottles are a healthier solution and can be wrapped in a protective silicone sleeve, or try using a metal bottle such as stainless steel or aluminum if you are concerned about breakages. 2. The makeup that you just love to use every day! If, like many women, your handbag is packed with various mascara tubes, makeup brushes and lipsticks, it may be time to have a handbag clearout. Just as it’s important to throw out old food once it’s past its freshness date, makeup should also be thrown away and replaced after a certain period of time as it can go off and harbor bacteria, particularly in the case of mascara. Mascara can harbor bacteria that is transferred into the product after each application and which can reproduce in the dark, warm environment of the mascara tube. Make sure you throw out mascara after six months to avoid eye infections and replace other products after roughly 18 months. To further prevent the build-up of bacteria, wash makeup brushes regularly and avoid sharing makeup with friends. 3. Used tissues in the bag. While many of us wouldn’t admit to it, lots of women are guilty of wiping their nose while on the go and then stuffing the used tissue or hanky inside their bag. However, the viruses that cause colds and the flu are fairly robust and can survive on tissues for significant periods of time.

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Memories die easily

HE REAL ESSENCE OF EDSA PEOPLE POWER IS GONE – The passage of the years have not erased the hostile memory most especially for those who really suffered during the dictatorial Marcos regime. They are quite bitter about it until now. Throughout the years I have always thought that the life stretch notably of bad memories cannot be more than ten years. Now I know I am wrong, for even those who never writhed during the dark days of Martial Law still remember the consequences endured by the Filipino people. In retrospect, twenty-seven years ago, the Philippines top Catholic leader Jaime Cardinal Sin called on the people and urged his compatriot to stand up against the dictatorship of then President Ferdinand Marcos. The country’s highest prelate called on the people to dissociate themselves from supporting an administration that has lost their trust and respect. He charged that the Marcos regime was leading the people into the dark days of political dynasties, warlordism, corruption, sham democracy and debilitating poverty. It was therefore right for the people from all walks of life including children, different religious groups and politicians of all colors and stripes to flock in hordes to EDSA to support groups of disenchanted soldiers who staged a revolt against the Marcos rule. And the rest is history. But that was then, this is now. Memories whether good or bad easily die in a country wherein the priority concern of the people is survival from social ills. They dry up like fallen leaves and vanish like dust in this air. Year after year the excitement, eagerness and grandiosity in celebrating the peaceful EDSA revolution have faded away and the presence of partakers is declining – slowly without

doubt. The large number of people especially the key figures who ignited the EDSA revolt and countless political opportunists are nowhere to be found and undermined the real essence of the annual celebration. Many of them have since come and gone as president, senators, congressmen and the others are still active in politics, business or retired. Some of them we thought to be particularly despicable for being such sanctimonious asses. We had always wondered why the preceding leaderships tolerated them, but probably they must have had their veiled reasons. Then again, there are motley groups of Cory-inspired crowds called “Yellow Movement,” the symbol of ‘People Power’ who would still flock in hordes to the EDSA Shrine to join this year’s 27th celebration. Not only does the main characters lost interest in joining the exceptional annual event, not least due to the changes of our political landscape, they have also proven to be shrewd and wily politicians perfectly capable of saying one thing and doing another. For some time now, people have been agonizing over the supreme irony; that more than 20 years after they have overthrown the dictatorship so many of the important personalities perhaps due to political and vested interest dissociated themselves from the EDSA movement. Even so, I think that it must be even tougher for those who were born after

Martial Law to understand the past events when people want to be awakened from the nightmare of strongman rule to the full light of freedom. This year’s celebration will proceed as usual, good or bad weather, but many have also been disturbed by widespread speculations that, despite repeated denials, some political opportunists will take advantage of the event and appear before the crowd supposedly to discuss ways on how to make life better for the Filipinos. In short, it’s plain and simple politicking since we’re at the height of the campaign period. However, voters must be extra cautious and avoid being hoodwinked by flattering speeches. They should thoroughly examine the backgrounds of the speakers if their real clamor really is for the benefit of marginal sector. Given the right combination of candidates, the strategy could be enough to push meaningful socio-political and economic reforms. But then there are also these selfstyled reformists who are so eager to get their hands on the levers of power that they are stumbling over each other in the mad rush to the Senate. And yet what are their credentials? Any politicians notably the exploited local pols, political operators and the electorate who ally themselves with the self-proclaimed reformists, out of some unhappiness with the current administration must be either insurmountably ill-advised or ill-informed. These pretenders claimed they want change and the transformation they propose are supposedly to take place in the May 2013 midterm elections – a prelude to the 2016 presidential polls. They do not possess any credible credentials as social reformers. Their real motivation actually is “Pababago, Ngayon Na! (Change Now!) Kami Naman! “(It’s Our Turn!), or variations thereof.

Crucial to Sabah Claim

ESTERDAY, February 22, was the deadline the Malaysian government had given for the men of Sultan Jamalul Kiram III to leave their refuge in Tanduao, Lahad Datu in Sabah or the security forces would round them up to be forcibly deported. As of late yesterday, the Sultan said his men under his brother Rajah Mudah Agbimuddin would not leave and the security forces had not moved in to expel them. Will Malaysia heed the Philippines’s appeal not to use force? In almost identical reports of the Philippine Daily Inquirer and The Philippine Star yesterday, President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III made known his government’s position: Settle the “dormant” claim peacefully. Toward this end, he has emissaries persuading the Sultan to call back his men and he has formed a group to study the claim thoroughly. The study will take long. There is no deadline, said Justice Secretary Leila de Lima. The order is to study the claim exhaustively to determine the legality and validity of the claim. For as long, the claim will stay dormant. It is clear that he is not going to settle the claim at the sacrifice of the good diplomatic relation of the Philippines and Malaysia. In his press statement, he virtually admitted that Malaysia “has” Sabah for its “territory”, will not “give up [its] sovereignty” and “would not

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give away Sabah without a fight”. He acknowledge that Malaysia has “been very, very friendly” and “very, very supportive to us”, to which, he said, “as a brother nation in the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations), we also have to respond”. This thinking of the President is crucial to the Sabah claim. He raised critical questions: One: “If we say that we agree that the sultan of Sulu owns Sabah, does that also mean that they own Sulu? If [they] own Sulu, can [they] suddenly say we are separate from the Philippines?” The other: “Then, if they (sultanate) surrendered their sovereignty to the Americans when we were a colony, [then] the Philippine government, currently as a successor to that government, [now] has the right to Sulu.” The questions bear down on the status of the Sultanate of Sulu. Is it a political entity vested with sovereignty? If not what is it? Its status is crucial to its claim of having the proprietary right over Sabah, a federal state. The study group headed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. will focus on documents to determine the

legality and validity of the claim. Its findings will determine the action the Aquino government will take – revive the claim or let it stay dormant to die a natural death. But its findings will not be binding to Malaysia. In fact, these will not be binding to the heirs of the Sultan if they are contrary to their interests. But legality and validity are most crucial to the claim – the legs on which the claim stands on. Legality may be easily determined through the contracts and other documents. Validity, in addition to documentary sources, should consider existing geopolitical realities. The claim does not just involve areas of land but people with rights and democratic institutions. Should legality and validity be lacking, there is no ground for the claim to advance. To be acceptable and binding to all parties, the legality and validity of the claim should be determined by a competent authority – the International Court of Justice or the United Nations. This is the only way to put an end to the Sabah claim. This is the “long-term solution to the [Sabah] dispute” that the President wants to be achieved through the “cooperation among all entities” concerned. This is an appeal to Malaysia to submit the case to the ICJ or any proper instrumentality of the UN. [Patricio P. Diaz/ MindaNews]

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History catches up with Sabah ( 1st of two parts ) OPINION

BY ED LINGAO

OR SEVERAL DAYS NOW, Manila’s broadsheets have been bannering the confrontation between followers of Sultan Jamalul Kiram III and Malaysian authorities in a small town in Sabah. Reports have it that some 300 armed followers of the Sultan of Sulu had traveled from Sulu in the southern Philippines to the town of Lahad Datu in Sabah to “reclaim their homeland.” The followers of the Sultan have refused to leave, claiming they have a right to be in a place that was historically theirs to begin with. “Why should we leave our own home? In fact they (the Malaysians) are paying rent [to us],” the Philippine Daily Inquirer quoted Kiram as saying. The Inquirer story may be read here. For decades, the dispute over Sabah has alternately simmered or blown up, depending on the mood of whoever is in charge in Kuala Lumpur or Manila. Former President Marcos tried to raise an army of infiltrators to destabilize Sabah, but that caper ended in bloodshed with the Jabidah Massacre, resulting in even more bloodshed with the ensuing Moro rebellion. Presidents after Marcos either ignored the issue or delegated it to that process of systematically gathering dust called diplomacy. More recently, President Benigno S. Aquino III said the country’s claim over Sabah was just “dormant.” While a lot of Filipinos know that North Borneo (now known as Sabah) has always been a point of dispute between the Philippines and Malaysia, few really know the roots of the dispute. Even fewer still know that the Sultan of Sulu, Jamalul Kiram III, has been receiving a yearly amount from the government of Malaysia in exchange for Sabah, or at least the use of it, depending on how one interprets the contract signed more than a hundred and thirty years ago. Long before there was a Manila, or even a Philippines, the Sultanate of Sulu was one of the most powerful and influential governments in the region, with diplomatic and trade ties going as far as China. In the 1700s, the Sultan of Brunei was faced with a rebellion in Borneo, and sought the assistance of the Sultan of Sulu. In response, the Sultan of Sulu sent Tausug warriors to quell the rebellion. As a token of his appreciation for the assistance rendered, the Sultan of Brunei gave what is now known as Sabah to the Sultan of Sulu. Fast forward to 1878 – the Sultan of Sulu signs an agreement with a private firm called the British North Borneo Company under Alfred Dent and Baron von Overbeck to allow the company the use of Sabah. This is where the difficulty arises. The British version of the contract says that the Sultan agrees to “grant and cede” North Borneo for the sum of $5,000 a year. The Tausug version of the contract says that the land was only being leased to the British North Borneo Company. Key to the dispute is the translation of the Malay word Padjak in the contract, which has been translated variously as lease, pawn, or even mortgage, depending on who does the translating and when the translation was done. Language, after all, also evolves over the years. If you take a stroll down Jolo these days, you will see a lot of pawnshops with the sign “Padjak.”

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bet” Torreon, the debating team manager. The championship trophy of the Season 6 CVC Law Debates was annexed by Torreon’s debaters after defeating the DLSU on the proposition: “The ban on importation of used-vehicles covers importations at the Cagayan Economic Authority.” The Digos City-based law debating team was composed of Ian Gencianeo, Diane Sorongon and Julius Rizada and was coached by lawyer Jalika Mae Rosello and chaperoned by lawyer Maruli Ali Sanchez. The team was formed by Torreon shortly after he assumed as dean of CJC College of Law after years of teaching at the

Ateneo de Davao University where he was coach of its national team. “The CJC debaters were picked after a very thorough selection process,” Torreon said, adding he allowed the team to join debates only after being honed in the International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition. Ironically, the first casualty of the CJC debaters in its winning streak in the CVC Law Debates was erstwhile national champion Ateneo de Davao University. CJC took the affirmative position on proposition: “Telecoms should refund subscribers for overcharging text messages.” In that encounter, Gencianeo was

adjudged best speaker. One other casualty of the CJC jaggernaut was Silliman University on the proposition: “Congress should pass a law for a stricter gun control.” Gencianeo was also the best speaker in that one. The team also defeated the University of San Carlos, this year’s defending champion, on the proposition: “Comelec Resolution No. 9615 limiting media campaign airtime on TV and radio is invalid.” CJC barely won this one as USC proved to be a real formidable debating team. Some law professors reportedly commented that this encounter was the real championship round. [AMA]

an existing public structure that is in active use,” it also states that, “In no instance shall an Election Officer designate any tree, flowering plant, shrub located along public roads, in plazas, parks, school premises or in any other public grounds as common poster areas.” Other prohibitions for campaign posters include government-owned announcement boards and vehicles; waiting sheds, sidewalks, street and lamp posts, electric posts and wires, traffic signages and other signboards erected on public property, pedestrian overpasses and underpasses, flyovers and underpasses, bridges, main thoroughfares, center islands of roads and highways; areas such in schools, shrines, barangay halls, health centers, public structures and buildings or any edifice thereof; Public utility vehicles such as buses, jeepneys, trains, taxi cabs, ferries,

pedicabs and tricycles, whether motorized or not; and areas within the premises of public transport terminals, such as bus terminals, airports, seaports, docks, piers, train stations, and the like. Balisado said the vigilance of the people is a primordial importance, because they are the eyes and ears of the Comelec and for the electoral candidates; he said that it is about strategic campaigning and not the quantity or the size of the posters. “If they cannot follow simple instructions and rules on how to post their campaign materials, what kind of legislator will they be if they get elected?” he asked, referring to candidates who do not follow rules, added, “We may not be able to change this overnight, but we can start it in this election and hopefully it will be perfected in the 2016 presidential elections.”

said that he had been the spokesperson for the late FPJ during his presidential candidacy last 2004. “Sila pa may lakas ng loob na gumamit ng salitang traidor kay Grace? Saan ba sila nung tumakbo si FPJ? Si Grace na ang sinugatan, tapos sila pa ang nagdadramang nalulungkot at umiiyak, at pagkatapos gusto pa nilang magpasalamat si Grace?,”Escudero explained, adding that Poe is not deserving for such accusation. He added that UNA’s decision of removing him and Poe is a big loss but he

harbors no ill will toward UNA and its leaders after its decision to junk them. “I still believe that outside of politics, we’d still be friends,” he added. Escudero said that while he will remain an independent candidate, he would now be joining most of the campaign hops of Team PNoy after UNA’s decision. “It does not mean that I choose them, it’s just that the Liberal Party doesn’t have conditions, no ultimatums and no threats, I guess that makes a difference,” Escudero added.

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their materials because it is useless to remove at the start of the campaign as there will still be more candidates who will contginue to post campaign materials, but if they post them in illegal areas,we will still remove them,” he said, adding, “There are even candidates who post on road signs which may cause accidents to motorists.” Section 18 of Comelec Resolution No. 9615 of Republic Act no. 9006, otherwise known as the “Fair Election Act”, states that “Common poster areas shall be allowed by the Election Officer only in selected public places such as plazas, markets, barangay centers and the like where posters may be readily seen or read, with the heaviest pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic in the City or Municipality.” Common poster areas, as stated in Section 18, do not include “a post, a tree, the wall of a building or

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particularly in Mindanao. She said Mindanao is her top priority if she is given a chance to gain a seat in the Senate. “The budget for Mindanao should be bigger this time because it will help a lot in social protection, education, hospitals and schools,” Poe said, adding that, the national government should also give a budget for Mindanaoans who have skills in film-making. Meanwhile, Senator Francisco ‘Chiz’ Escudero commented on the allegation directed at Poe, he

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Comelec checkpoints to stick with plain view

ILITARY personnels who are manning the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) checkpoints are advised to stick to plain view, following the Plain View Doctrine which provides that they can only seize illegal firearms that can be seen by the naked eye, and desist from asking the motorists to open their trunks or compartments. While checkpoints are regularly conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, COMELEC has assumed responsibility for the checkpoints at least during the election period. “Dili allowed ang kapkap sa checkpoints-plain view lang dapat,” COMELEC XI regional director Wilfred Balisado

said during the Kapehan sa PIA at Abreeza Mall Friday. He said the checkpoint personnel are not allowed to open the trunks of cars or the compartments of motorcycles, and when they insist, they have to produce a warrant of arrest duly signed by a judge. Balisado said the checkpoint officers should also extend courtesy to the passengers and the drivers who should not be “inconvenienced” during the checking. “They can file a protest if they are forced to open their trunks and the officer could not produce a valid search warrant,” he said. Checkpoints should be conducted only in well-lighted places and without any element of

surprise, he added. He said they even encourage the presence of barangay officials in the checkpoints to make sure that the inspections are done efficiently and courteously. The COMELEC checkpoints, he said, are necessary to make sure that the total Gun Ban policy is enforced. There should ideally be one checkpoint for every city or municipality, he added. However, Balisado said, a city like Davao has many entry and exit points so there should ideally be at least three checkpoints in the entry points for General Santos City-Cotabato and then Cagayan de Oro-Butuan.[Lovely A. Carillo]

once more. Governor Rodolfo Del Rosario, who considers the P270-million sports facility his legacy project, will welcome the delegates from the region’s six cities and four provinces who, for the first time, will experience the first ever Davraa meet played in a facility approximating international standards. Since the regional geographical composition transferred Koronadal City and Gen. Santos City to Socsargen Region, Davao was left without a decent sports facility for its regional competitions. Without the two cities which previously own the region’s only modern sports facilities, the Davraa deteriorated in standards and reached a low mark last year when football matches were played in a flooded field. Images of the football finals where kids played in a muddy pitch elicited a slew of negative comments on social media. This year, football matches will be played in the center field of the DNSCC where the grasses are well manicured like a golf fairway. Some of the matches will also be played at night under the brightness of 96 flood lights that shine like day. Athletics will be played at the rubberized track oval—the very first time Davraa athletics will not be run on dirt tracks. It will also mark the first time some of the events will be held at night and nothing held under the mid-day sun. Swimming competitions will be held at the 10-lane Olympic-sized pool and the rest of the

games in closed gymnasiums around Tagum City. Other than the venues, the Davraa 2013 innovations will also include a systematic results reporting and a wifi equipped media center. The opening program on Monday will commence with a mass early in the afternoon and followed by the traditional parade of delegations from the Provincial Capitol to the DNSCC by the 10 delegations--Davao City, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, Compostela Valley, Digos City, Island Garden City of Samal, Mati City, Panabo City and Tagum City. Congressman Anthony Del Rosario, himself a former football player and who laid down the foundations of a comprehensive sports program for Davao de Norte, will deliver the keynote address and fire up the athletes. The younger Del Rosario is also a story of bouncing back as the former provincial sports czar who originally dreamt of the big ticket games before battling cancer, won his own fight and now stands as the moving example of indomitable spirit. The Davraa 2013 is considered by the host province as a dry-run for bigger sporting events like the 2013 Batang Pinoy Mindanao eliminations in August and the 2014 PRISAA National Games in February next year. Colorful field performances will add pomp to the opening ceremony capped by a 15-minute fireworks display that will light up the stadium at dusk.

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giving up. Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental—the two most affected provinces of typhoon Pablo—had earlier wanted to be exempted from taking part owing to the devastation left by the super typhoon that claimed more than 1,000 lives. Despite that, the two provinces decided to join the competition bucking the great odds placed against their ill-prepared and traumatized athletes. Taking part, as the old Olympic adage says, is already the biggest triumph for these athletes who will surely earn the respect and sympathy of their peers. Sports, life’s greatest equalizer, will put the pain and the nightmares behind for these young athletes and Davao’s resilience will be demonstrated in the fields of sporting battle as the region’s best compete and at the same time combine their youthful exuberance to breathe life back to a ravaged region. That is the prevailing atmosphere when some 5,000 athletes and officials converge for the week-long Davraa meet at the spanking new Davao del Norte Sports and Cultural Center in Mankilam, Tagum City. The 12-hectare sprawling oasis itself is a monument of resurgence as its rose back from the ruins of a fire that gutted this sports facility in March 2003. This province too will be fuelled by a desire to reclaim a privilege of hosting the nation’s biggest sports competition only to lose it to Zamboanga City in 1992 and chase that dream

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DLPC, Aboitiz Foundation hold st 1 Elektrisyan ng Bayan Award

private electrician from Barangay Riverside in Calinan District is the recipient of the first ever Elektrisyan ng Bayan Award given by the Aboitiz-owned electric utility Davao Light & Power Co. in cooperation with the Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., the social development arm of all companies under the Aboitiz Group. Chosen top awardee from among the 58 pri-

vate electrician qualifiers is Alex F. Montilla who had a total of 85 transactions for electric connections with a total of 100 percent approval without any single complaint or record of non-compliance to Davao Light and government standards. Montilla is a member of the United Electricians of Metro Davao (UEMD). The other awardees are Wennie T. Santander of

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DAPREA – first runner-up; Roland L. Aguiluz of IEAD second runner-up; Nestor P. Cabasan of DASEA - third runner-up; and Pelnan Basmayor Pagcas also of DASEA - fourth runner-up. The award carries with it cash rewards as well as electrician’s tools and certificate of recognition. The awarding rites was held at Grand Men Seng Hotel Hotel last Wednesday, February 20, 2013

with guests that include the majority of 58 qualifiers, officials from the Bureau of Fire Protection, Office of the Building Official, Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers, top executives of Davao Light led by Vice President for Administration Bien Garcia, and staff of Corporate Retail Services Department (CRSD) under the leadership of Engr. Mervin Dalian.

Vice President Garcia handed the award to “Elektrisyan ng Bayan” Montilla while Assistant Vice Presidents Arnold Arsolon, Reynold Felix, and Ross Luga, and Manager for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Vic N. Sumalinog handed the awards to the four runners-up. In his inspirational message Garcia told the awardees and the electricians that the award

is given in recognition of their support to the electric distribution business of Davao Light. He added that they should not also look at the financial reward as the primary motivation but rather they should love their job because parallel to one’s love of his job comes the quality of his output. The award therefore, comes in as a consequence, Garcia further said.

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late CARIDAD GELLECANAO BOGA , of Manuel Guianga, Tugbok, Davao City has been EXTRA-JUDICIALLY SETTLED, executed by among her heirs per Doc. No.11, Page No. 03, Book No. VIII, Series of 2013, of the NOTARY PUBLIC GIL P. GARCIA 2/11,18,25 Davao Light team leaders and members join the five finalists to the Elektrisyan ng Bayan Award during the awards night at Grand Men Seng in the evening of February 20, 2013.

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Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation against ALFREDO G. LIM, married to MYRALUNA S. LIM with postal address at EMI-VILL SUBD. Lot 18 Blk. 5 Sasa, Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of December 31, 2012 amounts to Php 896, 107.56 Philippine Currency, plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of Regional Trial Court, Davao City; the undersigned will sell at public auction on March 21, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland ,Davao City to the highest bidder for Cash or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property together with all the improvements thereon, to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-165916 “ A parcel of land (Lot 18, Blk. 5, of the consolidation and subdivision project Pcs-11-000545,xxx situated in the Barrio of Sasa City of Davao, Island of Mindanao xxx. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) SQUARE METERS, more or less xxx.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date. That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on April 25, 2013 without further notice.

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BALIKATAN PROPERTY HOLDINGS, INC., Mortgagee/Assignee,

EJF-REM CASE NO. 13985-13 MAREGIN D. HERNANDEZ Mortgagor/s. x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by Balikatan Property Holdings, Inc., with postal address at the 24th Floor, BPI Buendia Center, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City, against MAREGIN D. HERNANDEZ, with postal addresses at Lot 2, Blk.13, Ph II, NHA Kadayawan Homes Housing Project, Bangkal, Davao City, and Lot 2, Blk.13, Ph. II, NHA KADAYAWAN HOMES HOUSING PROJECT, BO. TALOMO, DAVAO CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR, the mortgagor/s, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of October 9, 2012 amounts to Two Hundred Sixty Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Four Pesos and 41/100 (266,574.41) ,Philippine Currency, exclusive of interest, penalties and charges, plus attorney’s fees equivalent to 25% of the total indebtedness plus other legal expenses incident of foreclosure and sale;the undersigned will sell at public auction on March 21, 2013 at 10:00 A.M.., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland,Davao City to the highest bidder for Cash or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property together with all the improvements thereon, to wit: Transfer Certificate/s of Title No/s. T-188787 “ A parcel of land of the consolidation-subdivision project(Lot 2,Blk.13,) of the consolidation and subdivision plan , situated in the Barangay of Talomo, City of Davao,Island of Mindanao.xxx containing an area of NINETY SIX (96) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS. xxx” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date. In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date,it shall be held on April 04, 2013 without further notice.

Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the titles herein described real property/ies and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Davao City, Philippines, January 31, 2013

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:

(SGD.) HIPOLITO A. BELANGDAL Sheriff IV

(SGD) ATTY. EDIPOLO P. SARABIA, JR. Clerk of Court VI & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff ( Edge 2/11,18,25)

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a AIRCONDITIONED TAXI service on the route: WITHIN DAVAO CITY to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which certificate will expire on January 30, 2013. In the petition filed on January 29, 2013, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate. In the same petition, petitioner likewise requests to DROP his authorized unit and to SUBSTITUTE the same with another unit bearing Engine No. 2NZ6427936 to operate along the same route. NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on MARCH 5, 2013 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 29th day of January 2013 at Davao City. TERESITA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEZ Chief Transport Development Officer

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

Noted by:

LESTER B. PADUA, Petitioner Case No.2002-XI-02569

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

NATIONAL HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION (NHMFC) Mortgagee, -versusEJF-REM CASE NO. 13,872-13 ALICIA M. SAYSON Mortgagor/s.

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NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

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

NATIONAL HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION (NHMFC) Mortgagee, -versusEJF-REM CASE NO. 14,036-13 DOMINADOR P. ANTOQUIA, married to Gliceria Q. Antoquia Mortgagor/s. x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation against ALICIA M. SAYSON with postal address at L5-C,Mother Ignacia St., Marfori Heights Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of November 15, 2012 amounted to SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN PESOS & 13/100 ( 717,677.13), Philippine Currency, plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of Regional Trial Court, Davao City; the undersigned will sell at public auction on March 14,2013 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland ,Davao City to the highest bidder for Cash or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property together with all the improvements thereon, to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-151472 “ A parcel of land (Lot 5-C, Psd-11-026309,being a portion of Lot 5, Psd-11-023601) situated in the City of Davao, Island of Mindanao xxx. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY (160) SQUARE METERS, more or less xxx.”

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation against DOMINADOR P. ANTOQUIA, married to Gliceria Q. Antoquia with postal address at MA-A SITES AND SERVICES LOT 21, BLK.19, MA-A Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of September 30, 2012 amounted to P 694,623.71, Philippine Currency, plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of Regional Trial Court, Davao City; the undersigned will sell at public auction on March 22,2013 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland ,Davao City to the highest bidder for Cash or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property together with all the improvements thereon, to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-158962 “ A parcel of land of the subdivision project (Lot 21, Blk.19, of the consolidation-subdivision plan Pcs-11-000987,xxx) situated in the Barrio of Ma-a City of Davao, Island of Mindanao xxx. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR (124) SQUARE METERS, more or less, registered in the name of DOMINADOR P. ANTOQUIA .”

That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on April 11, 2013 without further notice.

That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on April 26, 2013 without further notice.

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date. Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the titles herein described real property/ies and the encumbrances thereon , if any there be. Davao City, Philippines, February 7, 2013

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:

Noted by:

(SGD.) HIPOLITO A. BELANGDAL Sheriff IV

(SGD) ATTY. EDIPOLO P. SARABIA, JR. Clerk of Court VI & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff (edge 2/11,18,25)

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:

Noted by:

(SGD.) HIPOLITO A. BELANGDAL Sheriff IV

(SGD) ATTY. EDIPOLO P. SARABIA, JR. Clerk of Court VI & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff (edge 2/11,18,25)

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CCRO takes solo lead, SP, GSO pull off wins

ITY Civil Registrar’s Office (CCRO) defeated City Treasurer’s Office (CTO), 103 – 95, to take solo lead in the standing as Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) and General Services Office (GSO) pulled off lopsided wins in the ongoing 76th Araw ng Dabaw – DACHEA Basketball Tournament Category A at the Davao City Recreation Center Almendras Gym on Wednesday afternoon. Stamping its class at all front, the rejuvenated SP clobbered City Administrator’s Office, 107 – 87, while GSO demolished City Mayor’s Office (CMO), 110 – 76. Rommel Barot came through with 37 points as CCRO prevailed in the battle of the heavyweights that put them at the top with a 4 – 0 slate. Michael Baste helped the cause for CCRO, finishing the game with 23 baskets. Tom Miranda scored 29 points for CTO, which absorbed its first loss in four games. Randy Alfeche had 23 markers. CCRO and CTO, considered title contenders this year, both entered the game with three game winning streak on their back. Itching to keep pace with the teams on top, SP won two straight games after bowing down to CTO last week to hang on in the final four race. Two days after exploding 58 points (14 triples),

Christopher “Bong” Go scattered game-high 37 points, including five triples, to lead SP cop its third win in five outings. Greggy Delica and Roy Bangkas made 19 and 14 points respectively for SP which handed City Admin its third straight defeat. Melchor Gadiano paced

City Admin with 15 baskets. Behind the superb showing of Rodel Bantilan and Rusel Venus, GSO clinched its second straight win at the expense of the win-less CMO side. Bantilan and Venus combined for 58 points, making 30 and 28 points

respectively for GSO which got back in the groove after losing its opening game. RG Mendoza had 14 points for CMO, which lost four games in a row, in the tournament sanctioned by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Region XI. (RJB)

DUBAI SEMIS. Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark disposed Marion Bartoli and advanced to the semifinals of the Dubai Championships against Petra Kvitova who beat Agnieszka Radwanska.

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STYLE

Fresh inspirations

Dorothy Perkins’ SS13 collection

SPRING SUMMER 2013 at Dorothy Perkins embraces three key looks, showcasing sporty graphic daywear, soft pretty occasional and vintage western casual wear – with trend influences from across the globe.

The sport luxe is revived this season with geometric prints and a bold colour palette. Clean and crisp lines and minimalistic shapes are key with loose fitting tees paired with sharp tailored pieces in hues of turquoise, blue and white. The bomber jacket and tailored jogging pant are must haves – whether in block colour or printed. Be sure to stand out in the Dorothy Perkins dress of the season – a geometric print, body contouring dress – designed to accentuate your shape. For occasion we embrace all things sweet and innocent. Beautiful texture is the key to this with combinations of broderie, lace, appliqué, jacquard and sheers. Fresh whites mix with pretty pastels and prints are hand drawn and delicate to create ladylike chic look. The tailored skirt and trouser suit gets and update, and full skirts with clean shell tops create a flirty, feminine silhouette. Western and Ethnic influences combine for a relaxed, easy to wear casual collection. Landscape, feather, tile and snake prints are mixed with washed cotton lace and denim. The back, white, khaki and neutral palette

receives an injection of colour with pops of red, tangerine and soft corals. Floaty maxi dresses and tunic tops make for the ideal weekend style fix whilst denim gets an update with Navajo inspired prints and embellishment. Footwear embraces the Western with fringed sandals and studded courts. Dorothy Perkins is located at the Ground Floor of Abreeza Mall.

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TRAVEL

Park Inn by Radisson Davao

Adding color to life By Neil Bravo

WHAT does Davao City share in common with 140 other locations in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Canada and North America? Park Inn by Radisson. That means Davao City gets a taste of that rare ‘Adding Color to Life’ brand and service philosophy that Radisson hotels around the world offer to their satisfied clientele with the opening of the first ever Park Inn hotel in

the country today (Monday, Feb. 25). Park Inn by Radisson Davao is a fresh and energetic 204-room mid-market hotel brand offering friendly and welcoming hospitality at a competitive price. It is located adjacent to the sprawling SM

Park Inn by Radisson Davao by night.

Lanang Premier Mall in Lanang and some 15 minutes away from the Davao International Airport. Park Inn by Radisson is the first venture of the newly-created SM Hotels and Conventions Corp., the latest core business of SM after creating a niche

The living room inside the Junior Suite. The hotel Lobby.

in banking, retail, mall operations and property development in the country. That force behind the business muscle of SM is further enforced with the expertise and leadership of a global hotel management brand as this new hotel has a globally renowned pedigree, the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. This international hotel chain has left an imprint in the mid-scale limited service concept with a track record of 26 years and a portfolio that boasts of more than 1,300 hotels, a global footprint spanning 81 countries and territories, a powerful set of global brands (Radisson Blu, Radisson, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inns and

Suites by Carlson and Hotel Mansioni). So what has Park Inn by Radisson Davao has that other hotels of the same class don’t? It has a distinct modern and innovative design with vibrant colors and has an all-day RBG outlet. RBG stands for Restaurant, Bar and Grill which is a signature service of the hotel. RBG is a bold new bar and grill concet that delivers buzz and ambience, great food and friendly service in a modern setting. Park Inn by Radisson has 198 Standard Rooms, 6 Junior Suites, and 72 connecting rooms. It has a swimming pool, fitness center, smart meeting services, 4 meeting rooms

Park Inn by Radisson has 198 Standard Rooms, 6 Junior Suites, and 72 connecting rooms. It has a swimming pool, fitness center, smart meeting services, 4 meeting rooms and complimentary high-speed internet. and complimentary highspeed internet. Park Inn by Radisson Davao’s arrival in Davao City was spurred by the continuing growth of its hotel accommodation and tourism infrastructure capacity coupled by the coming of giant corporate players and global brands. The local government’s progressive economic policies, peace and order, and favourable business climate convinced SM Hotels and Conventions to make its initial hotel venture in Davao City. Add to that the city’s natural charms and vibrant metropolis compliment the hotel brand’s fun, friendly and hassle-free service philosophy aptly called ‘Adding Color to Life.’

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ENTERTAINMENT

Philippine Madrigal sings with Davao choirs at SM City Davao AS PART of Philippine Madrigal’s celebration of their 50th anniversary, the MADz will be conducting a chorale clinic for Davao choirs in Davao on March 4 at the SM City Davao Annex Atrium. Participants of the workshop will be the Davao Girls’ Choir, UP Mindanao Koro Kantahanay, Singing Teens, USEP Harmonia Polifonica Chorale, and Ateneo de Davao University Carillion Glee Club. The Philippine Madrigal Singers is a two-time world champion in chorale music. Being one of the country’s longest existing art organizations that promote excellence and artistry, the MADz will commemorate its milestone to further promote and propagate the creativity, brilliance and uniqueness of the Filipino culture and heritage. There will also be an audition for potential members for the Sing Philippines Youth Choir which is a dream project of MADz founder National Artist for Music Andrea Veneracion. After the workshop, the local choirs will be performing with the multi-awarded Philippine Madrigal Singers at SM Davao Annex. On March 5, the Madrigal singers will be mounting a Grand Concerto at SM Lanang Premier Atrium. Catch the Philippine Madrigal Singers with Davao’s top choral ensemble live at the SM City Davao (Annex Event Center) on March 4, 6:30PM. Visit the Eco Bag booth for priority seats. For inquiries, please call 297.6998 local 126. Like SM City Davao on Facebook and follow @smcitydavao on Twitter for event and promo updates.

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PAL SENIORS INTERCLUB

SPORTS 15

Canlubang strikes C

Davao teams struggle

EBU CITY – Defending champion Canlubang seized the lead in the Philippine Airlines Interclub seniors’ golf tournament following a spirited performance at the Club Filipino de Cebu course Saturday.

The Sugar Barons, gunning for their seventh title in eight years, collected 140 points to hike their total to 420, three points ahead of Luisita. Cebu Country Club, just two points off the pace at the start of the day,

struggled with 131 points, but kept the lead in the Founders’ division with 413 points. Overnight leader Pueblo de Oro faded as expected, scoring a measly 116 points for 401 overall. Davao teams mean-

Joe Marfori of Apo pitches from the fairway at the Club Filipino de Cebu on Day 3 of the PAL Seniors Interclub. Apo is tied for 9th to 10th after three rounds. (Boy Lim)

time were way below the standings with Apo (376) in a tie for 9th to 10th places in the Founders Division and Rancho Palos Verdes (361) at 19th place. After being relegated to third spot in the first two days, Canlubang made its move through Mari Hechanova and Rene Unson who scored 49 and 48 points, respectively. Hechanova made only one birdie against six bogeys, but was nevertheless happy to finish the round at five-over par. “I did a good job on the greens today despite two three-putts off the fringe,” said Hechanova. Canlubang’s third scorer was Bing Bunye who returned with 43 points. Tony Olives failed to count with 38. No one from Luisita came close to matching Hechanova’s score, but managed to stay within arm’s length. Bong Sison fired 46, Lino Magpantay chipped in 45 and Pepot Inigo added 44 for Luisita’s 135 points. In Sunday’s final round, Canlubang will pit Dave Hernandez, Rolly Viray, Luigi Yulo and Phillip Brodett against Luisita’s Richie Garcia, Minieng Maravilla, Bong Sison and Lino Magpantay. CCC rested Ramontito Garcia and failed to match the firepower of Canlubang and Luisita. Lor Alaan led the Cebuanos with 46 with Kim Kwang Seok and Nonoy Tirol adding 44 and 41, respectively. With 413 points, the Cebuanos led Alta Vista by five points in the Founders division with Valley Golf a poor third with 396. Meanwhile, Sharp Brotherhood stayed on top of the Friendship division. The San Francisco-based squad collected 104 points to improve its total to 302, 10 points ahead of Fil-Am SFO. Siena took third spot with 284 following a 103. Scoring for the team were Price Palarca 39, Jojo Madrigal 32 and Ramon Medalla 32. Rounding out the top 10 standings were: Pittsburg (87-271), SFO Alliance (94-262), Mt. Malindang (82-261), Leyte (79247), Skywest (63-238), Ft. Bonifacio (64-233), Moffet (81-231). The event is being sponsored by the Department of Tourism, 105.1 Crossover, Solar Sports, Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, 92.3 FM Radyo 5, Araneta Coliseum and AXN. Major sponsors are Airbus, Manila Broadcasting Corporation, Philippine Broadcasting Network,

Mari Hechanova of Canlubang putts on hole no. 3 at the Club Filipino de Cebu. His team has seized the lead in the PAL Seniors Interclub. (PAL photo)

Samanodi Faisal of Rancho Palos Verdes hits from a bad lie at the Club Filipino de Cebu on Day 3. RPV is at 19th place after three rounds. (Boy Lim) People Asia, Radio Mindanao Network, Business Mirror and ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel (TFC). Corporate sponsors include Radisson Blu Hotel, Shangri-La Resort & Spa, Boeing, Inquirer Golf Magazine, Philippines Graphic and Manila Bulletin. The results: FOUNDERS – Cebu Country Club 413, Alta Vista 408, Valley Golf 396, Eagle Ridge 393, Manila Golf Club 391, Mactan Island 386, Wack Wack 384, Fil-Am Hawaii 381, Orchard 376, Apo 376, Riviera 374, Del Monte 372, Red Hawk 371, Camp Evangelista 371, Villamor 386, Baguio 367, North

Bay Boys 367, Negros 363, Palos Verdes 361, Southwoods 354, Chamoro 349, PGA BC 342, Philippine Navy 326, Maharlika 322 FRIENDSHIP – Sharp Brotherhood 302, FilAm SFO 292, Sienna 284, Pittsburg 271, SFO Alliance 262, Mt. Malindang 261, Leyte 247, Skywest 238, Ft. Bonifacio 233, Moffet 231, SFO Peninsula 220, Gum Compadres 213, Par Breakers 211, Guam Seniors 198, Bennette 180 SPORTSWRITERS – New Jersey 308, SFO Heritage 305, Lumbia 299, Bay Area 297, Travellers SFO 296, Bayanihan 296, Winners Circle 282, Van City 245, IAGC San Diego 190

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