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Beer, gold increase excise tax collection

By Lorie Ann A. Cascaro

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N excise tax officer bared last Friday that the increase in beer production and gold buying contributed to the increase of excise tax collection in the first semester of 2012, gaining a target surplus of about P137 million or

14.63%.

Samson O. Secretaria, officer-incharge, excise tax area of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) 11, covering Revenue Region Offices (RRO)

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n As of June 2012, the collection reached P934.69 M versus the target of P797.94 M for January to June this year.

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RIVER DISASTER. Two people are missing after a fishing boat was swept by the ravaging waters of the Davao River on Saturday after a heavy downpour Friday evening. The wreckage of the boat lies helpless under the Bangkerohan Bridge. [KARLOS MANLUPIG]

Casiño backs small-scale miners

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House representative from the progressive bloc, Teddy Casiño of Bayan Muna partylist, slammed Executive Order No. 79, saying it does not support small-scale miners and what they need is the passage of House Bill (HB) 4315 or the People’s Mining Bill.

The main author of the bill, Ca-

siño said in a press conference at the Miners Food House, Palma Gil Street, Davao City last Saturday, that the bill respects and will aid small-scale miners on the longterm by integrating small-scale mining as an integral part of a national industrial plan, which do not exist in EO 79.

The bill will repeal all other

mining laws, especially Republic Act (RA) 7492 or the Mining Act of 1995, Presidential Decree (PD) 463, and PD 512.

Casiño’s co-authors are Neri Colmenares (Bayan Muna), Rafael Mariano (Anakpawis), Raymond Palatino (Kabataan), Luzviminda Ilagan and Emmi De Jesus (Gabriela), Antonio Tinio (Act Teachers),

Salvador Cabaluna Iii (1-Care), Pedro Pancho (Bulacan), Herminia Roman (Bataan), Cesar Jalosjos (Zamboanga Del Norte) And Erico Aumentadao (Bohol).

Casiño said HB 4315 will also strengthen our country’s local development needs focusing on food security, environmental preserva-

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POLICE ROUNDUP Arson suspect nabbed

By Jade C. Zaldivar

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uSPECT to fire incident that occurred 5:35 am last July 13 was arrested by police following his identification by several witnesses.

Pinpointed as responsible was Libarios Magalso, 24 yo, single, a resident of Riverside, Lasang for the razing of seven houses and eight rooms of a public school at Lasang Riverside this city.

Magalso was said to have set fire to one house which escalated, causing damage to others.

Eight classrooms of Alejandra Navarro National High School were razed by the fire.

Owners of the seven houses damaged by the

arson incident were Andresa Lebarios, 72 yo, a widow; Alicia Aclaracion, 62 yo, a widow; Concepcion Perez, 61 yo, married and a house helper; Nestor Aleman, 55 yo, married and a laborer; Arlyn Gimongala, of legal age, single and jobless; and Rosemarie Montero, of legal age and married.

No account of injuries were reported by the police.

Arson suspect Magalso is currently detained at Bunawan Police Station.

Police said it will be the Bureau of Fire Inspection - Arson Section who will formally set charges against the suspect before the Regional Trial Court.

Drug vendor arrested

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woman faces drug raps following her arrest for possession of several sachets of the illegal drug shabu whose street value was estimated at P3,000.

Suspect Yvonne Carillo Apiag, 36, married and resident of Purok 2, Brgy 76-A, Mabini Boulevard, was arrested at Sharques Inn, Times Beach, last July 12 by a surveillance and detection team of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) who had posed as buyers.

A police report said Apiag delivered three sachets of a crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine hydrochloride locally (shabu) to Room B of the inn.

Apiag knocked on

the door several times, believing the room was occupied. When no one answered, Apiag took from her pocket several sachets of shabu and held them in plain view of the members of the surveillance team waiting in the lobby who thereupon arrested her.

Also recovered from Apiag were one unit of Nokia 2630 cellular phone containing text messages of shabu transactions.

On July 13, police filed a case against Apiag for violation of Section 11 of the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and docketed under # XI-02-INQ-12-G-01008 before the Regional Trial Court of Davao region. [JAde C. ZALdIvAR]

Three men hacked

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HREE men incurred injuries after being hacked by two brothers at around 4:10 a.m. on the corner of Magsaysay and Villafuerte streets in Calinan, this city, July 13.

The victims were reportedly resting when the suspects, identified only as alias Jojo and alias Rico, attacked them.

The injured, all residents of Calinan, were identified as Norman Sabete Bocuya, 36, married, a fruit vendor and resident of Teacher’s Village; Ronnie Galunsad, 28, single, laborer and resident of Calle Apeke; and Roggie Mar Ortez, 24, single, a fruit vendor and resident of Purok 13, Barangay Wangan.

Bocuya was sleeping

inside a Minute Burger stall when Jojo hacked him with a bolo. Galunsad and Ortez tried to block Jojo’s attack but were injured.

Ortez was hit on the left side of his face, Bocuya on the right shoulder while Galunsad was hacked in the back.

Suspect Jojo’s brother, alias Rico, arrived on the scene also armed with a bladed weapon which prompted the the victims to run away.

The suspects fled from the scene of the crime when policemen, who were notified by residents, arrived.

The victims were were brought to the Isaac Robillo Hospital in Calinan for treatment. [JAde C. ZALdIvAR]

SECURITY. A rebel group extorting money from a Korean firm undertaking road construction projects in the national highway between the towns of Pikit and Midsayap in North Cotabato prompted the government to provide

security by detailing soldiers to protect the Korean staff and construction workers from abduction. [LeAN dAvAL, JR.]

Philippine eagle Pangarap

Symbol of Mindanao’s aspirations--Aboitiz

By Lorie Ann A. Cascaro

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MID challenges, Mindanao people thrive in achieving their socio-economic and political goals, like how Philippine eagle Pangarap continues to survive.

This, according to Erramon Aboitiz, president and chief executive of the AboitizPower, adding that Pangarap symbolizes the aspirations of Mindanao people.

AboitizPower recently renewed its adoption of Pangarap, a 14-year old female Philippine eagle that is captive-bred at the Philippine Eagle Center, Malagos, Calinan, Davao City.

Adopting Pangarap

since 2010, AboitizPower sponsors Php150,000.00 yearly expenses for its upkeep, research and conservation actions to guarantee the species’ survival.

“We hope our assistance can go a long way in supporting Pangarap as well as the men and women behind the effort to save our wildlife and the Philippine Eagle,” Aboitiz said.

The holding company of Aboitiz Group for power generation, distribution, retail and power services, the AboitizPower is a private and non-profit organization that has been supporting the “Adopt an Eagle” program of the Philippine Eagle Founda-

tion (PEF).

The PEF values AboitizPower’s contributions, as well as that of other companies and corporations, in conserving the Philippine Eagles.

Dennis Salvador, PEF executive director, said the foundation is grateful to AboitizPower for sharing with its mission dubbed “Saving the Eagles, Protecting our Forests and Securing our Future.”

AboitizPower is deeply motivated with its commitment to do its share for a “healthier planet” and its desire to provide a “socially responsible and environment-friendly business” to succeeding

generations.

“As we pursue our goals, we aim to be cognizant when it comes to achieving a sustainable balance between People, the Planet and Profit, or the 3P Balance,” Aboitiz said.

Thirteen of 36 eagles in the Philippine Eagle Center are still waiting to be adopted, according to PEF. Rehabilitating and releasing eagles to the wild with 24 eagles bred in captivity, the PEF also engages in information and education campaign to raise public awareness on the Philippine Eagle and on caring for the environment.

management failed to implement the memorandum of agreement (MOA) it had signed with the union.

The MOA was signed November 11 last year as a condition for management to provide the demands of the workers while negotiations on the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) were going on.

“We believe in the legitimacy of the demands raised by the workers

knowing that the company has been earning huge profits. It is but rightful that the workers be accorded an ample share in the profits they have produced for the company,” said NLDF executive director Emma Ricaforte in a statement.

“Our office has been closely monitoring the turnout of the CBA negotiation between the workers’ union and RMN. The non-action of management to sit with the union

officers worsened the situation,” she added.

Contained in the MOA is the management’s concurrence with the demands of the workers for a lump sum salary increase based on their length of service in the company.

The demands also include rice subsidy and meal allowance.

Ricaforte believes the local RMN management can produce the demands of the union.

NLDF supports striking RMN workers

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HE Nonoy Librado Development Foundation, Inc. (NLDF) has come out in support of the striking workers of local radio station RMN. The NLDF said last July 14 the refusal of RMN management to sit with the union officers during negotiations worsened the underlying tension between employees and management.

RMN Employees union (RDEu) initiated a strike last July 10 after

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Afterall, it’s Chevrolet

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By Neil Bravo

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FTERALL, it’s a Chevy.

Consistent with its corporate principle of customer satisfaction, Chevrolet Davao opened its expansion service facility which could rival the best facilities in the country.

The P50-Million service facility, located at a 4,000-square-meter property in Lanang, formally opened its doors to customers on Friday boasting of ultra-modern diagnostics system and trained service technicians.

The sprawling facility has over 30 service bays with upgraded equipment and tools that can accommodate up to 60 cars a day.

“Due to the rise in the number of units sold in Davao and in anticipation of the increase in the volume of sales, Chevrolet Davao has decided to build this facility. This is our commitment to our customers to provide them with the best after sales service among all automobile dealers,” said Tobi Ang, VP for operations of Chevrolet Davao.

Chevrolet Davao experienced a 30 percent increase in sales as of second quarter this year and expects a further rise in sales with the arrival of three new models from August to December.

“At least we are already

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Chevrolet Davao president Edgar Ang (third from right) presides over the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Chevrolet Davao service facility in Lanang.

Also in photo are Lito Landicho, After Sales head, Rose Dimalanta, After Sales

Director, Tobi Ang, VP Chevrolet Davao, Art Tungol, After Sales manager, and Chris Yu, Dealer Development head. (Lean Daval)

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prepared,” Ang said.

Last week, Chevrolet launched its pick-up truck carrier line, the Colorado which is expected to make headways in the pick-up platform. Also set to be launched soon are the Sonic, the 2012 Captiva, and the Trailblazer.

Chris Yu, head of Chevrolet’s Dealer Development, personally presided over the launching of the new facility ensuring that every detail of its corporate design is meticulously followed.

“Even the design of the facility follows a corporate identity set by Chevrolet,” Yu told EDGE Davao. To which, Ang said, “We are one of the first to adopt it.”

Last year, Chevrolet was named by JD Power, an independent automobile research and ranking group, as the top car dealer in customer satisfaction. “We intend to keep that distinction, and we

are sure we will be on top again this year,” Yu said.

“We want to be known as the best customer service automobile brand,” he said.

The service bays use Multi Diagnostic Interface (MDI) for Chevrolet models with ECu (electronic control unit). It has facilities from simple diagnostic check-ups and to major repairs and paint jobs.

The facility is also powered by six certified trained technicians currently supervised by visiting consultant and resident Chevrolet technican Migz Bollosos, who himself has trained in the Chevrolet assembly facility in Thailand. The Chevrolet Service Center team is headed by After Sales manager Art Tungol.

“We have trained mechanics and turn them into diagnosticians. We no longer call them mechanics, they are technicians,” Ang added.

Supervising technician Migz Bollozos explains the hightech features of the service bays like the Multi Diagnostic Interface (MDI) used on ECUrun Chevrolet models.

The new Skygo King motorcycle features a 150-cc engine and a 2:100 fueldistance ratio.

FATHER AND SON. Edgar Ang (left) receives a token 1960 miniature model of a Chevrolet Stingray matte black edition f NJs Chevrolet Davao VP Tobi Ang (right) looks on. [LeAN dAvAL JR.]

Meet the new Skygo King

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KYGO has released its all-new 2012 King motorcycle, its carrier model, for the Pantra market.

Launched recently at the Gaisano Mall, the 2012 King is seen to dominate its class among all non-Japanese motorcycles while its dealers are upbeat it comes very timely where Davao City streamlines its motorcycle-based public transport.

Mike Aquino, Skygo marketing and brand manager, said during the official launch said they developed the new King

for the past two years and its return is expected to solidify its stronghold of the Mindanao and Visayas markets.

“We are excited to relaunch the King motorcycle model and it is named after the CEO of Skygo, Mario King,” Aquino said.

“This is a very affordable motorcycle and it’s very fuel efficient.”

The King boasts of a 2 liter-100 kilometer fueldistance ratio and powered by a 150-cc engine. It has an SRP of P43,000 on spot cash purchase.

Skygo has a market share of 3 percent, high-

est among non-Japanese brands, in the Philippines.

Japanese-made Honda dominates the overall market with a 50 percent share. In Mindanao, however, Skygo has a huge 80 percent share of the business type motorcycle market, selling an average of 1,000 units a month.

The new-look King has gone a long way since it was first introduced in the year 2000 as Skygo’s premiere business model.

After more than a decade in the Philippines, it still continues to be the symbol of Skygo motorcycle’s engine strength, parts du-

rability, and modern-day design.

Now fully developed up-to-date, the King is expected to take the Philippines by storm as Skygo’s flag-carrier in the Pantra (pantrabaho) market and the Filipino businessman’s trusty partner on the road.

Aquino noted that until recently, Skygo users still ride the King to accomplish their daily tasks.

Skygo strategically established its 3S (Sales, Service, Spare Parts) shops to support these people currently with 54 branches nationwide. (NeIL BRAvO)

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HELPING YOU MAKE INFORMED BUSINESS DEcISIONS.

By Carlo P. Mallo

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OMEGROWN supermarket and department store brand New City Commercial Complex, more commonly known as NCCC, is gearing up its position in both pricing and service in the minds of Dabawenyos as more and more national chains are entering the city.

Amidst talks that Puregold Price Club is set to open its first store in the city within the next 18 months, NCCC is rolling out promotions to maintain their status as top of mind brand when it comes to cheap wholesale prices.

“Yes, Puregold is our direct competitor. But we welcome the entry of national (supermarket) chains in the city as it will create a more dynamic and competitive market which will benefit the consumers,” Tracy Reyes, assistant procurement manager for non-food items of NCCC Supermarket said during an interview Friday.

Puregold is considered

as a direct competitor of NCCC as both service the wholesale market segments.

The entry of Puregold in the city is expected to eat up a certain portion of NCCC’s current market share. Aside from Puregold, NCCC is also facing other competitors like the Save More store of the SM brand, and wholesalers in the city’s Chinatown district, who also have their fair share of loyal customers.

To enhance their presence in the consciousness of Dabawenyos, NCCC rolled out several sub-brands in recent years like HB1, which serves as their convenience store brand, and Choice, which serves as their neighborhood supermarket brand.

“We have rolled out our loyalty program, strengthen our service, and we will continue to innovate to upgrade the shopping experience of our customers,” Reyes said.

Aileen Gajo, corporate communications officer of

NCCC added that the group plans to expand in more areas inside and outside Davao City to capture a bigger market.

Without divulging any detail, Gajo said that the ex-

pansion will happen in areas north of the city. For HB1, a conservative estimate on the expansion plans is to bring the number of stores from 26 to 29 by the end of the year.

Has Puregold acquired Davao Central Warehouse Club?

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OuRCES close to Edge Davao revealed that the national supermarket chain, Puregold Price Club, has allegedly acquired the Yap-owned Davao Central Warehouse Club as its initial step to enter the Davao market.

The source, who requested anonymity for not being in the position to speak on behalf of the company, said that there are several warehouses that the company is also acquir-

ing. The amount exchanged was not revealed by the source.

However, the publicly listed company has not made any reports on the website of the Philippines Stock Exchange regarding its acquisition of the local warehouse club.

Meanwhile, construction is underway for the S&R Membership Shopping brand of Puregold along MacArthur Highway, right across NCCC Mall. [CPM]

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THE ECONOMY

Stat Watch

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

3.5% 4th Qtr 2011 3.7% 4th Qtr 2011 USD 3,342 Million Nov 2011 USD 4,985 Million Nov 2011 USD -1,643 Million Nov 2011 USD -114 Million Dec 2011 P4,442,355 Million Nov 2011

3. Exports 1/ 4. Imports 1/ 5. Trade Balance 6. Balance of Payments 2/ 7. Broad Money Liabilities 8. Interest Rates 4/

4.71% Oct 2011 P128,745 Million Nov 2011 P 4,898 Billion Oct 2011

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

P 43.65 Dec 2011

12. Stocks Composite Index 6/

3,999.7 Sept 2011

13. Consumer Price Index 2006=100

128.1 Jan 2012

14. Headline Inflation Rate 2006=100

3.9 Jan 2012

15. Core Inflation Rate 2006=100

3.4 Dec 2011

16. Visitor Arrivals

284,040 Sept 2011

17. Underemployment Rate 7/

19.1% Oct 2011

18. Unemployment Rate 7/

6.4% Oct 2011

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City to hire 300 personnel to boost revenue collection

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HE Davao City government is currently filling in existing vacant positions in order to maximize the services of staff to help generate more revenues.

City acting administrative head of human resource development Erwin Alfaraque said over 300 vacant positions are being filled up to extend better service to the public.

Alfaraque said adding more personnel will harmonize revenue collection in the city.

He said more personnel are needed in the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) especially that the city is all out in implementing proper waste management and needs to strengthen its monitoring and advocacy on garbage segregation.

“As the city implements the ban on plastics, more personnel are also needed to monitor vendors on the use of biodegradable plastics,” he said.

The City Social Services Development Office (CSSDO) is also another Department needing more manpower to ensure delivering services to remote barangays.

Mayor Sara DuterteCarpio recently approved the filling up of medical officers for the different health centers here.

Among the positions that were filled up were dentists, nurses and midwives.

Alfaraque said some 388 vacant positions in the city government consisted of both supervisory and non-supervisory positions.

Davao City has a total

of 9,000 workers under job order deployed in the different departments and offices.

He explained that workers hired under job order are based on programs for a period of six months and renewable when their services are still needed.

There are also workers hired as contractual for technical services, he said.

Alfaraque said they are into renovating some existing buildings that houses different offices such as the City Cooperative Development Authority, City Agriculture Office and the City Veterenarian Office.

He said this is part of the government’s goal of providing better working environment to our workers and we plan to put up a four-storey building to house these offices. (PNA)

MONTHLY AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATE (January 2009 - December 2011) Month

2011

2010

2009

Average December November October September August July June May April March

43.31 43.64 43.27 43.45 43.02 42.42 42.81 43.37 43.13 43.24 43.52

45.11 43.95 43.49 43.44 44.31 45.18 46.32 46.30 45.60 44.63 45.74

47.637 46.421

February

43.70

46.31

January

44.17

46.03

47.032 46.851 48.139

48.161 48.146 47.905 47.524 48.217

48.458 47.585 47.207 as of august 2010

Cebu Pacific Daily Zest Air Daily Cebu Pacific Daily Philippine Airlines Daily Philippine Airlines Daily Cebu Pacific Daily Cebu Pacific Daily Cebu Pacific Daily Cebu Pacific Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sun Philippine Airlines Daily Cebu Pacific Daily Silk Air Mon/Wed/Sat Cebu Pacific Thu Cebu Pacific Tue/Wed//Sat

5J961 / 5J962 Z2390 / Z2390 5J593 / 5J348 PR809 / PR810 PR819 / PR820 5J394 / 5J393 5J599 / 5J594 5J347 / 5J596 5J963 / 5J964 PR811 / PR812 5J595 / 5J966 MI588 / MI588 5J965 / 5J968 5J965 / 5J968

5:45 5:45 6:00 6:10 7:50 7:50 8:00 9:10 9:40 11:30 12:00 18:55 12:55 13:35

Manila-Davao-Manila Manila-Davao-Manila Cebu-Davao-Iloilo Manila-Davao-Manila Manila-Davao-Manila Zamboanga-Davao-Zamboanga Cebu-Davao-Cebu Iloilo-Davao-Cebu Manila-Davao-Manila Manila-Davao-Manila Cebu-Davao-Manila Davao-Cebu-Singapore Manila-Davao-Manila Manila-Davao-Manila

6:15 6:25 6:30 7:00 8:50 8:10 8:30 9:40 10:10 12:20 12:30 13:35 13:25 14:05

Silk Air Thu/Sun Cebu Pacific Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri Philippine Airlines August Zest Air Daily Cebu Pacific Daily Philippines Airlines Daily Cebu Pacific Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat Cebu Pacific Daily Cebu Pacific Tue/Sat/Sun Cebu Pacific Daily Airphil Express Daily Philippine Airlines Daily except Sunday Philippine Airlines Sunday

MI566 / MI566 5J507 / 5J598 15:55 Z2524 / Z2525 5J967 / 5J600 PR813 / PR814 5J215 / 5J216 5971 / 5J970 5J973 / 5J974 5J969 / 5J972 2P987 / 2P988 PR821 / PR822 PR821 / PR822

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ASEAN wants more investments from US

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AMBODIAN Prime Minister Hun Sen and Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday called for more u.S. investments in infrastructures, energy, oil and gas in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Addressing the u.S.-ASEAN Business Forum themed “Commitment to Connectivity” at Cambodia’s Siem Reap province on Friday evening, Hun Sen said, “ASEAN, particularly Cambodia, wants to see more u.S. investments in the fields of energy, oil and gas. “ He said the current ASEAN’s priority is “physical connectivity, institutional connectivity, and people-to-people connectivity” towards a community in 2015.

“To achieve this, ASEAN has provided high priority on the investments in transborder infrastructures including transport, telecommunication, and energy,” he told the forum, which was attended by u.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Myanmar President Thein Sein, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, as well as more than 70 u.S. company executives and dozens of cabinet ministers and senior policymakers from ASEAN governments.

“The forum was very vital to boost the ASEAN-u.S. ties through discussing and seeking solutions on challenging issues and drawing up direction for cooperation between ASEAN and the u.S.,” Hun Sen said.

“I believe that the presence of u.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton here will give a vital encouragement to u.S investors and businesspeople to Cambodia and ASEAN,” he said.

“Cambodia fully supports the u.S.’s foreign policy to increase and strengthen strategic partnership between the u.S. and ASEAN including partnership between governments and private sectors of all countries,”he added.

Also, he initiated ideas to enhance ASEANu.S. cooperation such as the establishment of the u.S. and ASEAN Free Trade Agreement or Comprehensive Economic Partnership to ensure that the u.S. and ASEAN have a practical program to boost the development of economic relation and cooperation for mutual benefits.

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said that connectivity is at the heart of ASEAN community when the bloc becomes a single market - a production base - for 600 million people in 2015.

“Connectivity can help ensure that ASEAN becomes a high growth market with increasing opportunities,” she said. “We, ASEAN, look forwards to enhancing economic relations between the u.S. and Southeast Asia.”

She said currently, China, Japan, South Korea and India have been working with the Mekong region and ASEAN for connectivity. “ We also welcome the growing u.S. interest in investing in connectivity in ASEAN.” Speaking at the forum, Hillary Clinton said that the forum was the largest u.S.-ASEAN Business event ever assembled in Cambodia, saying that the u.S. was certainly elevating its engagement across the board with Asia, especially ASEAN. “Our economic ties are already strong.

ASEAN and the u.S. are large trading partners,” she said, adding that last year, u.S. export to ASEAN exceeded 76 billion u.S. dollars, up 42 percent since 2009.

“We have more than twice as much in investment in ASEAN as we do in China, so that is a great deal potential for continuing to grow our economic activities. We want to do more to deepen our economic partnership,” she said.

18:55 15:00 Mani2Mani 16:05 16:35 16:55 18:00 18:40 20:00 20:30 20:30 21:20 22:20

Davao-Singapore Cebu-Davao-Cebu 16:50 Cebu-Davao-Cebu Manila-Davao-Cebu Manila-Davao-Manila Cagayan de Oro-Davao-Cagayan de Oro Manila-Davao-Manila Manila-Davao-Manila Manila-Davao-Manila Manila-Davao-Manila Manila-Davao-Manila Manila-Davao-Manila

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Lemurs sliding towards extinction A

new survey shows lemurs are far more threatened than previously thought.

A group of specialists is in Madagascar - the only place where lemurs are found in the wild - to systematically assess the animals and decide where they sit on the Red List of Threatened Species.

More than 90% of the 103 species should be on the Red List, they say.

Since a coup in 2009, conservation groups have repeatedly found evidence of illegal logging, and hunting of lemurs has emerged as a new threat.

The assessment, conducted by the Primate Specialist Group of the International union for the Conservation of Nature (IuCN), concludes that 23 lemurs qualify as Critically Endangered - the highest class of threat.

Fifty-two are in the Endangered classification, and a further 19 Vulnerable to extinction.

“That means that 91% of of all lemurs are assessed as being in one of the Red List threatened categories, which is far and away the largest proportion of any group of mammals,” said Russ Mittermeier, chairman of the specialist group and president of Conservation International.

Species can qualify for a Red List category on several measures.

A Critically Endangered listing can mean the population numbers less than 50 mature adults or that it has shrunk by 80% over 10 years, for example.

The previous lemur assessment, published in 2008, put eight species in the Critically Endangered class. Eighteen were Endangered, and 14 Vulnerable.

Hunting crisis The new assessment also confirms that there are more lemur species that previously thought.

Detailed observation and genetic testing have revealed several cases where populations that had been presumed to belong to one species were in fact from different ones.

The 103rd species, a mouse lemur that has yet to be named, was identified during the assessment exercise.

But the experts have been dismayed by ongoing deforestation, and have documented hunting of lemurs at levels not seen before.

“Several national parks have been invaded, but of greater concern is the breakdown in control and enforcement,” Dr Mittermeier told BBC News.

“There’s just no gov-

ernment enforcement capacity, so forests are being invaded for timber, and inevitably that brings hunting as well.”

Christoph Schwitzer, head of research at the

uK’s Bristol Zoo, said his students had seen this at first hand in the northwest of the island.

The zoo runs a conservation project there with blue-eyed black

lemurs (Eulemur flavifrons) and Sahamalaza sportive lemurs (Lepilemur sahamalazensis) both Critically Endangered species.

“I used to be very op-

timistic, I thought the project was really going somewhere and the local communities were on our side,” he said.

“But from 2009 onwards, it just deteriorated markedly. Now we see local people hunting lemurs, even blue-eyed black and sportive lemurs which we never saw before.

“In previous years, when you had students working in a forest fragment, you could be certain there would be no illegal acts going on because they knew we’d report them.

“Now, my assistants find people doing illegal logging and they don’t care, they just carry on and it doesn’t matter because there’s no law enforcement.”

Andry Rajoelina, who seized power in the 2009 coup, has pledged to hold elections “as soon as possible”. Several scheduled

election dates have already come and gone.

About 90% of Madagascar’s original forest has been lost, with lemurs and the many other endemic forest-dwelling species clinging to an increasingly precarious existence in the fragments that remain.

Hardwood trees such as ebony, rosewood and pallisander are particularly prized.

Two years ago, environmental campaigners found beds made of Madagascan hardwood on sale in Beijing for more than $1m.

Most of the Madagascan population lives on less than $2 per day.

The new assessments will sent out for review by other experts. When confirmed, they will form part of the next global Red List, probably published next year.

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Where can a company raise more capital ?

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EDITORIAL

Goodbye to the King

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OMEDY King Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. or simply Dolphy will be laid to his final resting place this afternoon (Sunday, July 15).

The country bids goodbye to a man who, for decades, have brought laughter in many ways to people of all walks of life. Dolphy cuts through the cross section of our society. He is the epitome of “For General Patronage.”

With Dolphy gone and the untimely demise of “Action King” Fernando Poe, Jr., the Philippines has lost two of its iconic show business personalities. With the two galactic movie legends gone, all of a sudden there is no other iconic figure left. Not that the other stars are not capable of such a lofty status, the distinction of the two greats are simply a planet distance

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away from the rest of the stars of Philippine movie industry.

Dolphy transcends beyond the realm of a movie personality. Apart from show business, Dolphy is a force to reckon with in other trades. He can influence a brand’s fate in the market whenever he endorses. He can make a candidate winnable in the elections.

Despite being missed out on the National Artist recognition, Dolphy humbly went on with his life. As they say, the show must go on. Proof that, Dolphy, award or no award, can dwarf even the grandest of recognitions.

Afterall, Dolphy’s greatest recognition is the sincere love of his family and the rest of us who, like him, thrives in the comfort of a hearty laugh.

Goodbye, Dolphy.

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OR ANY company looking to expand, the Philippine Stock Exchange is a cheaper source of funds, much cheaper than what a company can get from bank loans or corporate debt (bond).

By listing in the stock market exchange, according to PSE President Hans Sicat, a company takes advantage of local and foreign investors looking for companies to invest or trade.

“This is an excellent opportunity to raise equity funds from investors to expand business operations,” wrote Sicat in a message sent to companies, inviting them to list in the PSE. Long-term investors like insurance firms, banks, pension funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, etc are always looking around for new companies listing in the stock exchange, jumping on the chance to invest in a new, growing company. All these firms are ready to invest millions in a new listed firm.

Although listing in the stock exchange has more stringent rules and requirements than applying for a bank loan, overcoming this hurdle is worth the time, costs and effort in the long run.

Sicat said the benefits of “going public” far outweigh all the hassles that a company has to go thru to get listed. “Being listed, you know, boosts a company’s corporate image, gives it high market visibility and credibility, even a certain aura of maturity” he said.

Over the last few years, most specially after the 2008 global financial crisis, the PSE has seen an sharp increase in the number of companies going public---listed in the stock exchange--- from just over a hundred to 252 companies raising a whopping capital of P10.15 Trillion.

“It’s the highest record to date in the history of the stock exchange despite the financial crisis,” PSE Chairman Jose Pardo said in a letter to companies planning to list in the exchange.

Pardo expressed optimism in the growing trend of Philippine companies to raise new capital, not by borrowing, but by selling company shares of stocks---part of the ownership--- to the investing public.

“We’re seeing the changing mindset of local companies towards the stock market as a source of raising new capital compared to borrowing,” Pardo said.

Financial products being marketed in the stock exchange include Equities (stocks), Warrants, Deposit Receipts and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT), all being bought and sold daily with average value turnover of P7.61 Billion, according to Pardo.

“What’s nice about it, is that being listed in the stock exchange guarantees proceeds to the company with cheaper funds, opening other sources of funds and they can easily return to the market to raise more funds,” Pardo said.

The Philippine stock market, according to Pardo, is one of Asia’s best performing stock markets when its index hit an alltime year-to-date growth of 19.6% , besting other Asian countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia and Indonesia.

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i r , morning na.”

Hehehe…I see a naughty smile on your face, and a mischievous sparkle in your eyes. I guess you find something wrong the statement.

Well, as for me, I see nothing wrong with it, per se. But it definitely oozes with unholy innuendo. It doesn’t have the same meaning as the polite “Morning sir!” which is addressed to the boss when he reports, to the office in the morning (which is seldom).

“Sir, morning na” is usually uttered by a female employee or subordinate, and directed to the boss (manager, director, department head, company owner and other persons in authority).

It is a whispered announcement accompanied by a soft nudge on the shoulder made in the privacy of a hotel/motel/inn room.

It is a double-edged reminder that an existing night is over and a hard day’s work is beckoning.

“Sir, morning na” is seemingly harmless, ordinary expression which has be-

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X P E C TE D LY, Sagittarius Mines Inc. (SMI) welcomed the issuance of Executive Order 79, hoping the dictum that primacy of national law over local legislation will be the final arbiter in its bid to obtain the required environmental compliance certificate (ECC) it needs to proceed with its Tampakan copper and gold project.

No sooner, in fact in [its eager] anticipation, than the ink of the order has dried up, SMI sponsored a forum discussing the economic impact of its project in South Cotabato, the host province, and in the region.

SMI cannot be faulted for its aggressive campaign to have their deal done.

Its parent company, Xstrata Plc, had already spent well over P10 billion since the latter exercised its option in 2007 in acquiring majority shares of SMI. It recently tapped the services of consulting firm Louie-Berger to assist in its ECC re-application after the Environmental Management Bureau denied SMI’s bid early this year.

Reason for the denial? Its open pit mining method of extracting the vast quantity of copper and gold ore deposits in Tampakan, South Cotabato will vio-

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Barking at the Wrong Tree

‘Sir, morning na’ come a favorite humor punchline of socalled macho men and men of the world.

But it has a sexual undertone that reflects the loose moral fiber of men and women in our society. Yes, it is funny,

‘Well, as for me, I see nothing wrong with it, per se. But it definitely oozes with unholy innuendo. It doesn’t have the same meaning as the polite “Morning sir!” which is addressed to the boss when he reports, to the office in the morning (which is seldom).’

humorous, but it also connotes romantic escapade and forbidden liaison.

“Sir, morning na” has acquired the

nature of a recreational activity for adults, or some kind of partlor game.

The men who play this game are people with power, authority and monetary clout which women find hard to resist.

The women, on the other hand, are in the game as a matter of survival – to keep their jobs, or move up the professional ladder.

Some play the game for the sheer pleasure of it. And they are called playgirls or girls who are “game”.

Advocates of a gunless society are alarmed at the spate of killings and massacres. They say that we have unwittingly developed a culture of violence. They may be right.

I guess that with the rampant whisperings of “Sir, morning na” in motel/ hotel/inn rooms all over the country, the moralists in our midst should bond together and prevent the impending emergence of a culture of pleasure. They should support their preachings with concrete actions.

Or we end up being a nation of playboys and playgirls – the men as “padre de muchas familias” (head of multiple families), and the women as “madre delos bastardos y delas bastardas” (mother of bastads).

SMI’s dilemma late the provincial environment code of the province.

SMI is trying to give the public the impression that EO 79 automatically rendered the provincial environment code ‘unconstitutional.’

Far from it.

Only the court can rule on its constitutionality as mere issuance of an EO

‘SMI cannot be faulted for its aggressive campaign to have their deal done. Its parent company, Xstrata Plc, had already spent well over P10 billion since the latter exercised its option in 2007 in acquiring majority shares of SMI.’

cannot clip the powers of local government units to legislate ordinances vested upon them under the 1987 Constitution and fortified under the 1991 Local Government Code.

Any policy articulated by the executive order will still have to be translated into a law.

“(W)e just have to wait for that. In the meantime, things are obviously rather at a standstill,” Philex Mines honcho and top industry leader Manny Pangilinan told www.rappler.com.

Even environment secretary Ramon Paje cautioned everybody that the open pit ban “remains valid until invalidated by competent authorities.”

SMI’s initial enthusiasm when it welcomed the Aquino order may have been a little bit too early.

The next best thing for SMI would have been to question the constitutionality of the provincial environment code before the Supreme Court, which many of my lawyer friends said should have been the tact taken by the besieged mining company. But SMI is apparently reluctant to take the risk aside from the time and resources that may be needed to obtained a ruling in its favor.

SMI will now have to wait for a more definitive act from Congress. It sure will lobby hard to have the local ordinance superseded by a special law.

Or it can wait for a ‘friendlier’ provincial board/local government unit until the next elections in 2013.

Whatever, SMI has the resources to make things happen their way.

Of course that will also depend on how anti-open pit mining advocates guard their previous victories. [edwIN G. eSPeJO wRIteS fOR www.ASIANCORReSPONdeNt.]

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By Patricio P. Diaz

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(Conclusion)

NDER the present much-revered “Rules of Court” both the counsels for the prosecution and defense exploit technicalities and other legalloopholes to delay the trial in the name of their clients’ constitutional rights. And, if they are dissatisfied with the RTC Court’s ruling they question this at the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court.

Judge Reyes stated this: The perceived delays are just the judicial process at work.

Factors, such as pending appeals before higher courts, come into play in resolving pleadings; these have affected certain proceedings in her sala. The system – judicial process – hampers itself. under the Rules of Court, the Ampatuans and their hundreds of accomplices are charged with 57 counts of murder. Each of the victims is entitled to a private prosecutor if the kin choose to. This can translate to tedious and unwieldy prosecution – the judi-

‘If there are such special laws and rules of court – better if there is a special court – the Ampatuan massacre could have already been decided.

The kin of many victims of judicial killings could have savored justice. Without these special laws and special courts, the hundreds of judicial killings will remain unsolved.

The brains may be known but there are no laws criminalizing command responsibility.’

cial process tailored usually for one victim is applied to hundreds.

The Congress should pass special laws and the Court should formulate special rules for judicial killing. The Ampatuan massacre and the hundreds of judicial killings were done under command responsibility.

Prosecuting the brains or commanders responsible will satisfy justice and stop such heinous crime.

If there are such special laws and rules of court – better if there is a special court – the Ampatuan massacre could have already been decided. The kin of many victims of judicial killings could have savored justice.

Without these special laws and special courts, the hundreds of judicial killings will remain unsolved. The brains may be known but there are no laws criminalizing command responsibility.

If President Aquino is blamable for the slow pace in the trial of the Ampatuans as well as for the unsolved and unstopped judicial killings, it should be for his failure to let the Congress pass the necessarily pertinent law. The failure is not his alone; it goes back to other Presidents after President Ferdinand E. Marcos and to the past Congresses.

It is, too, on the present Congress.

As a postscript, we urge Rep. Emini de Jesus to spearhead the passage of a special law for the heinous crime of extrajudicial killing and creating a special court for it, lest the Congress be blamed for fostering and cultivating the culture of impunity. [MINdANewS]

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Hedcor, residents plant 1000 trees in Tawantawan CONSERVATION. Hedcor Forester Ronald Tabunares teaches the volunteers from Brgy. Tawantawan, Philippine Nation Police, 84th Infantry Battalion and from the company the proper way of planting trees to ensure its growth and

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH Judicial Region Branch 33 Davao City PETITION FOR THE JUDICIAL RECOGNITION OF CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE OF THE MARRIAGE OF NORLYN ANICETO WITH JIRI IWATA SPL. PROC. NO. 11,936-2012

survival. A total of 1000 fruit-bearing seedling were planted in a 3-hectare land in Baguio District.

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11th Judicial Region Branch 17, Davao City IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION: A.)TO CORRECT THE ENTRIES IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF TERRY VIC LAROGA ASOBE WITH REGISTRY NO. 90,25,123 PARTICULARLY HER GENDER/ SEX UNDER ITEM NO. 2 FROM “MALE” TO “FEMALE” AND ITEM NO. 44 FROM “1” TO “2” AND SP. PROC. CASE NO. 12,021-12 B.)TO MAKE LEGIBLE THE NAME IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF TERRY VIC LAROGA ASOBE(NSO COPY)

NORLYN ANICITO, Petitioner

TERRY VIC LAROGA ASOBE, Petitioner

x----------------------------------------x ORDER

Versus THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR OF DAVAO, Respondent

This is a verified petition for Judicial Recognition of Certificate of Divorce of the marriage of Norlyn Aniceto with Jiri Iwata, praying that after due process and hearing, the Certificate of Divorce of petitioner’s marriage to Jiro Iwata on May 1, 2006 in Toyohashi City, Aichi, Japan, be recognized, given full force and effect in this jurisdiction.

Petitioner Terry Vic Laroga Asobe filed the instant Petition, praying that after hearing, an Order be issued directing the Office of the City Civil Registrar of Davao City, as follows:

Finding the verified petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set hearing of this petition on October 1, 2012 @ 8:30 o’clock in the morning.

To correct the erroneous entries in the Certificate of Live Birth of TERRY VIC LAROGA ASOBE with Registry No. 90,25,123 as follows:

Petitioner is hereby directed to cause the publication of this Order at her expense, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation, which has been selected after a raffle, in the City and the four (4) provinces of Davao.

Likewise, petitioner is further directed to furnish the city Prosecution Office and the Office of the Solicitor General a copy of this petition and to submit proof of compliance thereto.

Any person interested or who seeks to oppose the instant petition may appear to state why the petition should not be granted.

SO ORDERED. Davao City, Philippines, May 29, 2012.

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(Sgd.) LOPEL L. CALIO JUDGE

X--------------------------------------------------------------------X ORDER

Her GENDER/SEX under Item No. 2 from “MALE” to “FEMALE”; Her SEX under item No. 44 from “1” to “2” and To make legible the name of petitioner in her Certificate of Live Birth-NSO copy to read as “TERRY VIC LAROGA ASOBE” Petitioner further prays for such other reliefs and remedies as may be just and equitable under the circumstances.

Finding the Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set hearing of the Petition on August 23, 2012 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning, ordering all interested persons to appear on the said date and to show cause, why this Petition should not be granted.

Petitioner is directed to publish this Order, at least once a week for three (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 11th day of June, 2012 at Davao City, Philippines.

(Edge 7/2,9,16)

( SGD) EVALYN M. ARELLANO MORALES Presiding Judge

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HE villagers of Brgy.

Tawantawan, Baguio District in Davao City - residents, Philippine National Police, 84th Infantry Battalion, Barangay officials, and Hedcor, Inc, covered 3 hectares of land area from yesterday’s tree planting of 1000 fruit-bearing trees.

The site is declared by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources as protected area under the Talomo Watershed.

“Kining gipaningkamotan nako’g tanom karon kay para sa kaayohan sa akong mga anak sa umaabot nga mga tuig.

(These trees I am planting now is for my children’s future),” a 38-year old resident Bal Nacilla said. “Paglabay og napulo o kinse ka tuig, pwede na ma-harvest sa akong mga anak ang mga bunga ani (After 10 or 15 years, my kids can harvest the fruit),” he added.

By planting fruit-bearing trees, residents will be able to harvest and sell the produce to a nearby market, thereby augmenting their income. Through reforestation and in partnership with the community, Hedcor supports the sustainable development of the community by elevating their host communities’ economic condition and at the same time for the preservation of the environment.

Hedcor believes that each single tree planted will help protect the watershed considering that a tree can hold or absorb

water, consequently preventing flash floods and increasing riverbank stability.

“The water retained by the trees will infiltrate to the ground and will provide water to the aquifer and to the rivers,” Hedcor vice president for Business Development Engr. Boy Jabonillo said.

The tree planting activity is one of the many actions undertaken through the company’s Watershed Management Program to safeguard a healthy watershed. On July 21, another 11 hectares of land area in Talomo will be planted with 2,000 seedlings.

Hedcor, which operates five run-of-river hydropower plants along the Talomo River, is committed to protect and preserve the environment in the areas where their generating facilities are. For this, Hedcor was awarded with the Philippine Environment Partnership Program Seal of Approval in 2011 by DENR for going beyond compliance.

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PRO 11 cited as PNP’s best A

S the PNP continues to improve the quality of service in the organization, Police Regional Office 11 is continually reaping recognitions from PNP National Headquarters for delivering a professional and quality police service that benefits the welfare of police personnel and the public in Davao Region.

During the kick-off ceremony of the 17th Police Community Relation Month Celebration with the theme “Mamamayan at Kapulisan: Patuloy ang ugnayan sa Higit na Ligtas, Mapayapa at Maunland na Pamayanan” held last July 2, 2012 at PNP National Headquar-

ters, Camp Crame, Quezon City, PRO 11 was adjudged as the PNP’s POLICE REGIONAL PCR uNIT OF THE YEAR for its PCR Programs such as the “Search for the Most Child Friendly Police Station”, “The Giving of Hope for Little Warriors Battling Cancer” and Kiddie Cops Summer Camp Activity. With said recognition, it is once again proven that PRO 11 has successfully mounted programs that enhanced police image and shaped a favorable perception of the public to the PNP. Another significant feat was also given to PRO 11 as the PNP’s BEST IN OP-

ERATIONAL READINESS, SECuRITY INSPECTION, TEST AND EVALuATION (ORSITE) for Year 2011, for garnering the highest score of 96.74% during the conduct of PNP Annual General Inspection (AGI) and ORSITE last 2011, on the occasion of the 13th Internal Affair Service (IAS) Anniversary Celebration held last June 18, 2012 at the PNP Center, Camp Crame, Quezon City.

Police Regional Director Jaime H. Morente applauded the men and women of PRO 11 and urged them to continue giving its best police service to the people and country.

Davao City Water District’s simultaneous systems improvement projects conducted July 6-8 were successfully accomplished ahead of time. (L) The tapping of the 1,200mm diameter Mortar Line Coated Steel Pipeline (MLCSP) transmission line to the Panorama Reservoir was done 12 hours earlier than scheduled. (Mid) The installation of 600mm diameter butterfly valve at Bacaca Road corner Diversion Road in Buhangin and the replacement of 600mm diameter butterfly valve also at Panorama Reservoir 1 were finished two hours ahead than expected. Hence, DCWD was able to resume water service much ahead of time, benefitting all affected areas especially in the farther north and elevated places. DCWD’s call center is currently receiving positive feedbacks from some customers living in these areas, citing increased water pressure and longer daily water supply. (R) Also on July 7, DCWD cleaned its 22-thousand cubic meter capacity Panorama Reservoir #1.

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HE Philippines’ foreign minister on Thursday denounced Chinese “duplicity” and “intimidation” in the South China Sea, souring the mood at a regional gathering designed to

soothe tensions.

“If Philippine sovereignty and jurisdiction can be denigrated by a powerful country through pressure, duplicity, intimidation and the threat of the use of force, the interna-

Philippine Foreign Minister Albert del Rosario, shown at the ASEAN summit in Phnom Penh on July 12, denounced Chinese “duplicity” and “intimidation” in the

tional community should be concerned about the behaviour,” Albert del Rosario told the meeting, according to an official statement.

He was referring to a recent standoff between

South China Sea, souring the mood Thursday at a regional gathering designed to soothe tensions.

Chinese and Philippine boats at a rocky outcrop called the Scarborough Shoal, which is claimed by both sides.

Del Rosario said Beijing’s increasingly assertive stance over disputed and non-disputed areas of the South China Sea posed a “threat to the peace and stability” in the Asia Pacific region.

“If left unchecked, the increasing tensions that is being generated in the process could further escalate into physical hostilities which no one wants,” he said at the ASEAN Regional Forum, which was also attended by Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and uS Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

The dispute over Scarborough Shoal began after Chinese government vessels blocked Philippine ships in an operation to arrest Chinese fishermen near the shoal on April 10.

China claims nearly all of the South China Sea, even waters close to the coasts of neighbouring countries. The Philippines says the shoal is well within its 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone.

A sharp disagreement over whether to mention the standoff over the shoal has held up a joint statement being prepared by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Manila wants the standoff mentioned while Cambodia, a staunch Chinese ally that currently holds the ASEAN chair, has rejected the proposal.

The Philippines is also leading a push for ASEAN to unite to propose to China a code of conduct aimed at governing behaviour and preventing conflicts in the South China Sea. Progress on the code, strongly encouraged by the united States, was seen by analysts as a way of dissipating anger in the region and smoothing tensions after a string of recent confrontations.

Vietnam has accused China of aggressive behaviour and on Wednesday Japan lodged a formal complaint over Chinese boats approaching islands in the East China Sea which are controlled

by Tokyo.

ASEAN has already agreed the key elements it will propose in any negotiations with China, including using international law such as the uN Convention on the Law of the Sea as the basis for any dispute.

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in the cities of Zamboanga, Cotabato, and Davao (RR15, RR18 and RR19), said the 2012 target of collection from excise taxes was P1.7 billion.

Excise tax is a tax applicable to certain specified goods or articles manufactured or produced in the Philippines for domestic sale or consumption or for any other disposition, and to things imported into the Philippines.

A specific tax is an excise tax imposed on certain goods based on weight or volume capacity or any other physical unit of measurement. It applies to alcohol and alcohol products, tobacco and tobacco products and petroleum products.

An ad valorem tax, on the other hand, is an excise tax imposed on certain goods based on selling price or other specified value of the goods. It applies to mineral products, automobiles and non-essential goods.

As of June 2012, the collection reached P934,697,178.53, versus the target of P797,944,389.89 for January to June this year.

Secretaria said the production of San Miguel Corporation (SMC) in Darong, Davao del Sur, reached 79 million liters, while taxes from gold and cement reached P5.4 million as of June 2012.

Based on a 2011 Sep-

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tember report of the BIR 11 Excise Tax Area, Davao City, the large taxpayers of excise taxes under the revenue regional offices include the SMC, Holcim (Phils.) Inc. in Ilang, Tibungco, Davao City, and TVI Resource Development, Philippines in Zamboanga City.

Also part of the taxpayers were Phil Deluxe Tobacco Manufacturing in R. Castillo, Davao City; Koronadal Commercial Corporation in Gensan Drive, Koronadal City; Mansukhani, Sunil in General Santos City (GenSan); Rakkuman P. Daryanani (GenSan); Gaisano Inc. (GenSan); and, 168 Pinacle Pawnshop (GenSan).

Stipulated in the National Internal Revenue Code, on top of the value added tax, excise taxes apply to certain goods manufactured or produced in the Philippines, specifically alcohol, tobacco, petroleum, mineral and nonessential products such as perfumes and jewelries.

Meanwhile, House Bill 5727 proposes to raise the taxes on tobacco and alcohol, and to apply similar tax rates to follow international practice for domestic sales taxation.

Secretaria said beer, tobacco, non-essential products and jewelries, excise taxes of 20% +of their selling prices are imposed, while two percent of prices of gold and cement products.

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

NATIONAL HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, -versus-

EJF-REM CASE NO. 13,448-12

CLARITA R. MILLADO 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 CLARITA R. MILLADO with postal address at LOT 506-G-1-A-9-F-2,PSD-11-025556, CALINAN,DAVAO CITY Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of May 15,2012 amounted to FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR HUNDRED FORTY THREE PESOS & 46/100 ( P524,443.46), 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 AUGUST 2, 2012 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-148961 “A parcel of land (Lot 506-G-1-A-9-F-2,Psd-11-025556, being a portion of Lot 506-G1-A-9-F Psd-11-005451), situated in the Barrio of Calinan, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao xxx. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FOUR (204) SQUARE METERS, more or less,registered in the name of CLARITA R. MILLADO” 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 SEPTEMBER 06, 2012, 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.

tion and people’s right to develop their finite natural resources according to their needs.

“We will also mandate greater shares forthe government (10 %) and indigenous peoples’ royalty (10%) from the gross revenue from mining,” he said.

The keynote speaker during the small-scale miners summit last July 14-15 at the uCCP Gym, Tagum City, Casiño said, the small-scale miners do not need the government’s EO 79 that only considers government revenue shares, but does not take into account the lives and livelihood of farmers, small-scale miners, and lumads; food security and environmental preservation; and, long-term industrial development.

He also noted that the EO 79 is mainly a rehash of RA 7492, which, according to him, is one of the anti-people and pro-foreign mining policies.

“It is no wonder why only the big mining corporations and foreign investors welcomed EO 79 . The policy only worsens the situation on the ground by, among others, undercutting local governments who want their areas to be mining-free and favoring the big foreign mining firms over local small-scale miners,” Casiño said.

The People’s small-scale mining act of 1991 (RA 7076)

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF: (SGD.) TERESITA M. CEBALLOS Sheriff IV Noted by: (SGD) ATTY. EDIPOLO P. SARABIA, JR. Clerk of Court VI & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff

currently covers the more than 10,000 small-scale miners in the Davao region.

“But, government support to small-scale mining, as shared to me by small-scale miners’ associations and environment groups led by Panalipdan-Southern Mindanao, have miniscule, if there has been any over the last three decades,” he said.

Earlier, Casiño commended Governor Arthur Pinggoy and the provincial government of South Cotabato for its local ordinance on banning open pit mining in the province in the light of EO 79.

“We hope that Malacañang abandon plans to use EO 79 to force local government units to water down local ordinances that protect the environment and their communities from large scale destructive mining operations. The president should delete section 12 from the EO and respect the duty of the local government units to protect their constituents from the hazards of mining,” Casiño said.

He also acknowledged the efforts of Bishop Dinualdo Gutierrez to voice his flock’s moral objection to the rape and destruction of South Cotabato’s rich natural resources, saying, “The province should instead focus on agriculture, tourism, and micro, small and medium enterprise development.” [LORIe A. CASCARO]

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, -versus-

tt EJF-REM CASE NO. 13,459-12

VICTORIA E.TAN married to Manuel B. Tan, Sr. 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 VICTORIA E. TAN married to Manuel E. Tan Sr. with postal address at NHA Kadayawan Homes Housing Proj. Lot 17 Blk. 13 Ph-2 Bangkal,DAVAO CITY Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of June 15,2012 amounted to Php964,671.81 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 AUGUST 16, 2012 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-188802 “ A parcel of land xxx (Lot 17,Blk. 13, xxx), situated in the Barrio of Talomo, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao xxx. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT (128) SQUARE METERS, more or less.”

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 SEPTEMBER 13, 2012, 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, July 4, 2012.

Davao City, Philippines, June 27,2012.

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Phoenix acquiring major oil tanker fleet

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HOENIX Petroleum Philippines, Inc., which has 160 fuel retail stations in Mindanao, is set to acquire the shipping fleet of its major stockholder, which is among the country’s top operators of petroleum tanker vessels.

In a company statement early this week, Phoenix Petroleum said its board of directors recently approved the acquisition of Chelsea Shipping Corporation to ensure priority and steady supply of petroleum products.

“Phoenix Petroleum will acquire 100 percent shares of stock of Chelsea via share-for-share swap to ensure control of product supply and minimize and eliminate potential risk of supply disruptions due to scarcity of tanker vessels,” the company said in its r cent disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange.

Dennis uy, Phoenix Petroleum president and chief executive officer, said the “strategic acquisition” of Chelsea Shipping was consistent with its goal “of sustaining our competitiveness in the industry and fostering the long term success of our company.”

The company said that the purchase price “to acquire Chelsea is based on a 30-day Volume Weight Average Price from May 24 to July 5, 2012, or at P8.2931 per share.”

Payment mode would be “90 percent share swap and 10 percent cash to cover for payment of taxes.”

“The purchase price was negotiated using as basis an Independent Fairness Opinion Assessment submitted by Penta Capital Investment Corporation. The price is based on the midpoint valuation as

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recommended,” the company said.

It said the company would issue 171,250,799 common shares of its authorized but unissued capital stock valued approximately at P1.42 billion.

Chelsea Shipping Corp. is an existing stockholder of Phoenix Petroleum and wholly owned by udenna Management & Resources Corp. (uMRC). Chelsea was incorporated in 2006 and operates 10 vessels in its fleet, (ok, ram)two of which serve the regional trade route between Taiwan and the Philippines.

Chelsea owns the largest Philippine-registered oil tanker “M/T Chelsea Thelma” with 9,366-gross registered tonnage.

Phoenix Petroleum said that the shipping firm has a total fleet size of 19,561 gross tons, and belonged to the top five major petroleum tanker owners in the country.

Chelsea Shipping serves Phoenix Petroleum, Cebu Pacific Air, PTT Philippines, National Power Corp., Total Bulk Corp., Batangas Bay Carriers, Inc. and Marine Fuels Philippines, Inc. of the Magsaysay Group of Companies.

Chelsea also serves the bunker requirements of u.S. Navy vessels calling at Subic Bay, and transports coconut oil for companies in Cebu.

Phoenix said that Chelsea Shipping “is fully compliant with the International Safety Management System having upgraded from the National Safety Management System”.

It said that its acquisition would be submitted for the approval of stockholders at the Special Stockholders’ Meeting on September 6 this year. [MINdANewS]

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“The workers’ hard labor has gained for RMN not only huge profits but the prestige as the topmost radio station in the city and all throughout Mindanao. This is more than enough reason for the company to be considerate and concern about the welfare of its employees,” she said.

NLDF stressed that among the rights of the workers enshrined in the Constitution and the labor code itself is their right to strike. This is a legitimate form of workers’ struggle which the management of RMN should uphold and accord with serious attention.

This is also stipulated in the Guidelines Governing Labor Relations which states that ‘the

right to strike is a constitutional and legal right of the workers as the employers have the inherent and statutory right to lockout, all within the context of labor relations and collective bargaining.’

“As far as the CBA negotiations between RDEu and RMN management, the workers were left with no choice but to hold a strike in defense of their rights and the welfare of their families,” Ricaforte said.

“We are here to support them all the way as we always do in fulfillment of our pro-workers advocacies,” she said.

The NLDFi) is a non-government organization advocating workers’ rights in Mindanao. [JAde C. ZALdIvAR]

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The Philippine Azkals will be at the radar of the opposition this time in the Suzuki Cup.

Rivals now wary of Azkals T HErE is no denying the Philippine Azkals have gained the attention of their rivals in Southeast Asia.

Once the favorite whipping boys in football, the Philippines are no longer taken for granted.

Bunched with regional powerhouses Vietnam and Thailand in the group stages of the 2012 ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup, the Philippines will be the prohibitive underdogs in the tournament.

With Azkals coming off just their first semifinal stint in history in the 2010 edition of the tournament, paving the way for the skyrocketing popularity of the sport in the country, things have changed.

Vietnam and Thailand, meanwhile, have already won Suzuki Cup titles in the past and have been considered as the

top teams in Southeast Asia.

But they too, have changed the way they look at the Azkals.

Former national team coach Aris Caslib believes that the underdog tag is a thing of the past for the nationals, saying that the team has vastly improved. In fact, the Azkals have been the busiest team in the region, playing in over 20 competitive matches since their 2010 semifinal run.

“It’s 2012, it’s completely different,” said Caslib, who failed to steer the nationals past the group stages of the 2007 edition of the tournament after failing to win any matches.

Caslib remains confident that the Azkals have an edge against Vietnam after their 2-0 upset two year ago, and Thailand, who the nationals last faced in a 4-0 loss 2007.

Azkals team manager Dan

Palami agreed with Caslib, even declaring that the Philippines are now among the favorites to win the title.

“We’re not coming in as a surprise team anymore. We’re coming in as one of the favorites,” Palami said. “Everyone wants to beat us.”

Palami, however, admitted that overcoming this huge challenge won’t be that easy.

“We need to back up our words by complete preparation,” Palami said. “(That’s why the team is having) tough camps, tough games against tough teams.”

Aside from Vietnam and Thailand, the Azkals are also drawn with the top team from the tournament qualifiers in Group A. Meanwhile, Group B features defending champions Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the runner-up of the qualifiers.

day at the Rizal Park here.

Charlotte Alamillo’s lucky raffle ticket was drawn

by City Councilor Rene Lopez of the city’s third district.

“Lipay dyud ko kaayo kay

ako ang naka daug sa kotse (I’m so happy I won the car),” said the 32-year old Alamillo, who also ran the 5-km footrace organized by the newly-formed Real Media Force headed by Roque “Kiking” Quimpan.

The two other major raffle prizes -- Suzuki Raider 150 motorcycle and Acer laptop -- were won by Maharlika Lou Erola and an employee of Apex Mining, respectively.

On the other hand, Michael Ian Constantino, Flordeliza Donos and Almario Rentora ruled the men’s, women’s and media divisions, respectively.

Constantino clocked 12 minutes and 22 seconds to win the Men’s Open 5K event. He was followed by Sonny Wagdo (12:34) and Bryan Lupio (12:56) in second and third, respectively.

Donos topped the distaff side with a time of 15:30 to beat the early favorite Jaro sisters Cynthia (16:22) and Criselyn (16:27), who settled for second and third. (PNA)

Lady runner wins car in Media Run

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lady runner from Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte brought home the grand prize -- a brand new car Toyota Vios -– in the 1st PR-Media Fun Run Satur-

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Here Comes the Sun On Mayenne: Black Peter Pan collar blouse, P2,095; stork trousers with belt, P2,345; mink clutch bag, P1,195; all from Dorothy Perkins.

Produced by Carlo P. Mallo Photos by Rude Dolfo Hair and make-up by Alex Monton of Physique Beauty Salon Models: Kim and Mayenne of Glam Model House Shot on location at Camella Northpoint

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On Mayenne: Blue paisley top, P2,095; indigo jeggings, P1,845; cream cross bag, P2,345; all from Dorothy Perkins

On Kim: Feather printed top, P1,295; mint shorts, P1,745; mint clutch bag, P1,195; all from Dorothy Perkins.

When Manila and the rest of the country is battered with stormy weather during the months of June and July, the city is blessed (or cursed) with an extremely humid and hot weather – something reminiscent of summer days when the sun would shine like there’s no tomorrow.

And what better thing to do on a sunny day than to be with

On Kim: Grey dress, P2,495 On Mayenne: Polka dot dress, P2,245; blue trousers, P1,745; camel bag, P1,445; all from Dorothy Perkins

the great outdoors?

If you think that being outdoors is limited to

going to the beach and baking one’s skin under the sun, then you are wrong. There are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors, and you can enjoy it in style too.

Catch up with old friends while lounging in the airy verandas, or have brunch by the pool, or you can drive around your village in a golf cart – it’s more sociable than driving your latest gas-guzzling sedan to your neighbor’s house a couple of blocks away.

While Dabawenyos are fortunate to have warm, sunny weather most of the year, the transition in designs from summer to fall can be a challenge as the sun continues to warm up the Davao skies no matter what month of the year. But the latest designs from international brand Dorothy Perkins show that even with the colors of fall, the light fabrics and dainty prints make their fall collection wearable even in the warm days here in Davao.

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Modern Bag Legends

by Nikki Gotianse-Tan

For a girl who loves bags, I can say that what is available on the market right now makes it one of the most exciting periods ever for bags. To qualify, I refer here to bags from international luxury brands.

The logo mania of yesteryears has waned to make way for the market’s taste for beautiful craftsmanship without the need for being loud or recognized and the rise in versatile styles that complement the modern woman’s multi-faceted life.

I have compiled a list of modern bag legends that is really a nod to the rightful coveted status the bags have acquired. Some of the bags mentioned have been around for quite some time but I have included them in my list out of the level of fervor and fever-pitch clamor that they tend to elicit.

We are talking waiting lists, lobbying with sales associates for first dibs, and exhaustive resources (including harassed friends and relatives) being used in search of these handheld and shoulderslung beauties. Without further ado, I give you some of the bags that have pervaded many of our daydreams: Hermès Birkin The Birkin is really at the top of the heap because

of its exorbitant selling prices and its famed waiting list. It might have even been that along with this bag did people become accustomed to the term ‘waiting list.’ More than just a bag, this status symbol lives up to its name because of its unfailingly beautiful workmanship and its habit of showing up in the arms of the rich and famous in the most exotic of skins. It has also been the perfect ambassador for the hermès brand and the ideal foil to show off its other gems such as the Lindy and the evelyn.

Celine Luggage Tote I am currently on the hunt for this bag and I was planning to write about it but not until I can be sure that my parting statement will be a triumphant one.

The Celine Luggage Tote first made its appearance a few seasons ago but its demand doesn’t seem to be abating as most walk away from Celine stores empty-handed as the bags are always sold out.

It currently comes in four styles, namely the nano, Micro, Mini and Shoulder and its dimensions are only available on some fashion blogs. Its sold-out status and the scarcity of information about it only add to its appeal, whether in the solid color or tricolor styles that it is best known for.

Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag There is a wealth of history behind this classic bag, its flaps and pockets serving specific purposes for its designer Coco Chanel. Its quilted

leather, perfectly proportioned sizes and dainty double chain straps make it the ideal ladylike purse. The price of this bag has soared in recent years, some say a purposeful move on Chanel’s part to shimmy itself beside hermès in terms of brand value. Whatever their motives are, the 2.55 flap bag is too good to resist and one to seriously consider when completing one’s fashion arsenal.

Proenza Schouler PS1 hip brand Proenza Schouler delved into the accessories market just recently and scored a big hit with its PS1 style. now available in a range of sizes, including the popular messenger style, pochette and wallet, it is laidback but very well-made. one of the way Proenza Schouler has kept demand high is to offer the bags in an array of quirky prints every season, always ensuring that the PS1 is seen through fresh eyes and leaves an indelible mark on the minds of fickle fashionistas.

Mulberry Alexa named after young style icon Alexa Chung, this bag is almost singularly responsible for handing Mulberry its substantial spot in the fashion accessory stakes. Miss Chung’s unique style is best captured in her namesake bag, with its slightly offbeat look and is favored by the younger set of chic women who favor alternatives rather than the

safe norms.

After introducing it in buffalo skins of oak and Black only, Mulberry has stretched its appeal by offering the Alexa style in selected colors and finishes. As a result, the world has sat up and recognized Mulberry’s bag collection as one of the ones to regularly watch.

The Givenchy Three (Antigona, Pandora & Nightingale) of many brands and their collections, I find that Givenchy has one of the most cohesive when their styles are stacked side by side but are all arresting in their own right that you end up wanting each and every one. Givenchy’s penchant for creating useful yet desirable shapes and swathing them in the most arresting colored leathers is enough to leave one bereft of breath, especially if you are into more obscure bags that fulfill your need for both function and style. While the Antigona is your use-all tote, the Pandora is smaller and handier in size.

The nightingale is a longstaying favorite of many and looks good either in calf leather or more exotic python.

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Enrique Gil rocks SM Annex The otherwise wide halls of SM City Davao’s Annex building was filled with shrieking girls and women as ABS-CBn hottest male young star, enrique Gil took the stage.

not satisfied with his performance, the crowd tried to run after enrique as he was making his way to the exit to a waiting car. enrique Gil is currently one of the lead actors in the Kapamilya teleserye, the Princess and I. – Carlo P. Mallo

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Kevin Love, James Harden, Chris Paul and Kobe Bryant of the 2012 team can beat the 1992 Dream Team of Michael Jordan (right), according to…who else, but Kobe.

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 DUAL Ordinary Regular Service ROBERTO S. VILLAPAZ, JR. Petitioner Case No.2002-XI-00533 x- - - - - - - - -- - - --x NOTICE HEARING Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular Service on the route: MARAHAN 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 June 5,2012. In the petition filed on May 7, 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 AUGUST 01, 2012 at 09:10 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 7th day of May 2012 at Davao City.

TERESITA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEZ Chief Transport Development Officer /hoc Copy furnished: Petitioner, Roberto S. Villapaz, Jr. Saloy, Calinan, Davao City Counsel, Atty. Marvin G. Camino Rm 202, New Borgaily Bldg., San Pedro St., 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 Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao city Petition for Change Party Applicant with Renewal of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB Ordinary Regular Service.

THE LATE MARIANO O. DALIDA, Previous Owner JULIETA P. DALIDA, Petitioner Case No.2012-XI-01434 x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING MARIANO O. DALIDA was a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a FILCAB Ordinary Regular service on the route: PANACAN VIA JP LAUREL AVENUE ROUTE with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on May 29, 2012. In the petition filed on May 10, 2012, petitioner requests authority to change the party in the Certificate of public convenience stating that her husband Mariano O. Dalida died intestate on February 28, 2008. In the same petition, petitioner likewise requests 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 AUGUST 7, 2012 at 09:00 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 10th day of May 2012 at Davao City.

TERESITA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEZ Chief Transport Development Officer /hoc Copy furnished: Petitioner- Julieta P. Dalida, 104-8 Juan Luna St., Davao City Counsel, Atty. Napoleon F. Sango, Rm 204, Caritas Bldg., CM Recto St., Davao City NOTE: Affidavit of Publication and newspaper where notice was published must be submitted three (3) days before the scheduled hearing.

2012 vs. 1992: Which team is better?

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f Kobe Bryant were to be asked who the better team is, the Lakers star believes the 2012 u.S. Olympic team would beat the 1992 Olympic team. Is he correct?

According to AccuScore, which ran 10,000 computer simulations, the 1992 team would win 53.1 percent of the time and by an average margin of one point per game.

No one will ever know the true answer, but let’s take a look at the Next Level analytical facts about the rosters at each point of their careers to help make the case either way.

REBOUNDING AND DEFENSE Much has been made about the current team’s weak frontcourt. The 1992 team had four players who grabbed at least 15 percent of available rebounds in 199192 (Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Karl Malone, David Robinson). The current team has three players at that rebound rate last season (Tyson Chandler, Blake Griffin, Kevin Love).

The 1992 team had two

players (Ewing, Robinson) who blocked at least 5 percent of the shot attempts they faced in 1991-92. No 2012 player had a block percentage higher than 3.4 last season (Chandler).

SHOOTING Four current members had a true shooting percentage (a measure of shooting efficiency that takes into account 2-pointers, 3-pointers and free throws) of at least 60 last season (Chandler, Kevin Durant, James Harden, LeBron James). Chandler (70.8 in 2011-12) led the NBA each of the past two seasons. Only one of the 1992 members had a 60 true shooting percentage (Barkley), although three others fell just short of that threshold in 199192 (Malone, Robinson, John Stockton).

PASSING Five Dream Team members assisted on at least 25 percent of their teammates’ field goals in 1991-92 (Larry Bird, Clyde Drexler, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Stockton), plus Magic Johnson had a 49.3 assist percentage in his most recent NBA season

(1990-91). LeBron, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook and Deron Williams had a 25 assist percentage or better last season, but none were as high as Stockton (53.7), who was in the midst of leading the league in assist percentage for 10 straight seasons.

AGE, EXPERIENCE AND CHAMPIONSHIPS The 1992 team was about 2½ years older on average (28.8-26.2). Other than Bird and Magic, every Dream Team member was 30 years old or younger. Every member of the current team is 29 or younger, other than Kobe, who is 33.

But the NBA experience level is about the same. The 1992 team had, on average, 7.3 years of experience per player. This year’s team has 7.1.

As far as NBA titles, give the edge to the 1992 team. Its players had a combined 12 championships as they entered the Olympics -- five by Magic, three by Bird and two each from Jordan and Pippen.

The 2012 version has seven championships among them, carried by Kobe’s five.

LeBron and Chandler each have one. The current team has members of each of the past four NBA champions, while the 1992 team had members of the then-past two champions.

PLAYER VALUE/EFFICIENCY using average win shares per 48 minutes in their previous NBA seasons, (including Magic’s 1990-91 season and not including Christian Laettner), the 1992 squad’s average is higher by 9 percent (.215-.198). Prefer player efficiency rating to win shares? The Dream Team’s PER was 3 percent higher (23.8-23.0).

Other than Laettner, all 11 Dream Team members are Hall of Famers. And only two could be considered in the twilight of their careers. Bird had just finished his last NBA season, while Magic had retired the previous year, although he made a brief comeback in 1995-96.

As for this edition, one could make the case that all but the 33-year-old Kobe on the roster could appear on another Olympic team again.

Americans’ 113-59 exhibition victory over the Dominican Republic on Thursday in Las Vegas, scoring nine points in the fourth quarter. The No. 1 overall draft pick couldn’t be put on the 12-man roster for London until Griffin had withdrawn Friday. ‘’Blake worked extremely hard in our training camp and certainly would have been a valuable contributor,’’ uSA Basketball chairman Jer-

ry Colangelo said in a statement. ‘’This is another unfortunate injury, but we have to continue to move on and we’re very fortunate to have Anthony Davis available.

Anthony offers our team additional height and length, and this will be an incredible experience for him.’’

Davis sprained his ankle during a workout with the New Orleans Hornets and was unable to scrimmage

when the Americans opened training camp last Friday, ruining any chance he had of making the original 12man roster. But Colangelo, intrigued by Davis’ skills, asked the 6-foot-10 forward to stick around with the select team of young players that was training against the national team, knowing he could be called upon as a replacement if there were another injury.

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ASHINGTON (AP) -- Blake Griffin has officially withdrawn from the Olympics and Anthony Davis has been added to the u.S. basketball team’s roster.

Griffin needs surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee and joins a lengthy list of American stars that are sidelined this summer.

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Mark Anthony Barriga works out at a gym in Cardiff, Wales.

ILIPINO lone boxing hopeful Mark Anthony Barriga is now in Cardiff, Wales for his final grind of preparations for the 2012 Olympics.

In a private message to EDGE Davao, the 19-year old Panabo City pride said he and the national coaching staff led by Roel Velasco arrived in Cardiff on July 5 to the warm embrace of the local Filipino community in the cold capital of Wales.

Barriga, who will be fighting in the lightflyweight division, is the only boxing qualifier for the lean 11-man Philippine contingent. He sprouted from the successful Barangay una boxing program of former Davao del Norte congressman Tonyboy Floirendo.

“Nakaadjust na rin po ako sa weather dito,” Barriga

replied in his message.

Barriga said he and the rest of the coaching staff will head for London on July 24.

“Dito po muna kami habang nagte-train ako para sa Olympics,” the boy nicknamed “Bulilit” said.

Barriga, a quarter-finalist at the world championships in Azerbaijan last year, is facing tough odds, according to Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines executive director Ed Picson.

Picson was earlier interviewed on his assessment of Barriga’s chances and he said: “We think he has a decent chance of winning. That is why he is there. If we did not think he had a chance, we would not send him.”

Barriga’s record in international fights included wins at the annual Sydney Jackson Memorial Tournament in uzbekistan in 2011 and 2012.

Davao fans meantime vowed to pray for Barriga who could end the long gold medal drought for the Philippines in the Olympics. Barriga considers Zhou Shiming of China as his toughest foe.