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GRAFITTI. With a giant grafitti of the image of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte on the backdrop, two women walk worry-free at a sidewalk along Matina in McArthur Highway yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.
Alcala: Twisted story
DA team preparing report on P89-million PDAF money By ANTONIO M. AJERO ama@edgedavao.net
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GRICULTURE Sec. Proceso Alcala yesterday said that the story about PDAF (Priority Development Assistance Fund) of congressmen coursed through the Department of Agriculture is “twisted.” Speaking to Davao newsmen on the sideline of the first day of the Mindanao Exporters Congress at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City, Alcala said his office has formed a team to make a complete report on the funds in question. The DA chief said that the report will be out in fairness to the congressmen, “kasi ang alam ko po, religiously ito ay dumaan sa tamang proceso (because as far as I know, this religiously undergoes the right process).”
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Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala, who was guest in yesterday’s Mindanao Exporters Congress at SMX Convention Center, took time explaining the socalled pork barrel scam.
DavNor solon not wary of DA-approved pork By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO njb@edgedavao.net
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HE office of Davao del Norte second district congressman Anton F. Lagdameo Jr. said it is not aware of any particular transaction with the Department of Agriculture on projects relative to its pork
barrel fund. On Thursday, a Philippine Daily Inquirer report revealed that Rep. Lagdameo was one of eight members of the House of Representatives who have channeled a portion of their priority assistance development fund (PDAF) or loosely termed pork barrel fund to projects reportedly approved
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by the Department of Agriculture. Rep. Lagdameo was included in the P89.2 million reportedly released by Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala two years ago to a bogus agency allegedly owned by Janet Lim-Napoles. Lagdameo allegedly allocated P1 million of his pork for a DA-ap-
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Mayor challenges CHR to visit Biton Are you ready for the ‘Classroom of the Future’? Koreans shock China in opening day upset
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Many ‘green’ordinances remain unimplemented By GREGORIO G. DELIGERO greg@edgedavao.net
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INCE 1947, succeeding Davao City councils have enacted 32 so-called “green” ordinances or local laws related the environment. But since 2001, six major legislative measures have remained unimplemented due to lack or absence of implementing rules and regulations (IRR). Now considered in “limbo” according to Davao City councilor Leonardo R. Avila III, is the Water Resource
Management and Protection Code of 2001. Also called “Water Code,” it was among the most contentious issues deliberated by the city council at the time. For some unknown reason, no IRR for its implementation has seen the light of day, thereby rendering the ordinance moribund. Avila, once a long time chairperson of the city council committee on environment and
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FOOD TASTING. Policewomen detailed for additional security at the Mindanao Exporters Congress avail themselves of the free taste test offered by
Mayor challenges CHR to visit Biton By EJ DOMINIC FERNANDEZ
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HIS time, Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte has a quaint request for Commission on Human Rights officials—visit the wake of slain working student Kennet Lloyd Biton. Mayor Duterte’s challenge to the CHR which has been very critical of the former’s straightforward statements against crimi-
nals in Davao City came at the wake of the killing of the 24-year old self-supporting student by three suspects who are all minors. Biton was killed by the minors last Tuesday dawn in front of the GSIS office Matina. The mayor visited the family of Biton at San Francisco Village, Matina Crossing Wednesday night to
SCULPTURES. Department of Tourism 11 director Art Boncato listens to the stories which became the inspiration of the sculptures made by orphaned teenagers from Andap, New Bataan who lost family members due
personally extend his condolences. “To CHR, you might also want to pay the crying and sorrowful family of Kenneth a visit,” said the mayor in a television interview. CHR chairperson Loretta Rosales earlier sent a letter to Duterte dated July 16 telling the mayor to “operate by rule of law” after the shooting incident
which killed three kidnappers in Davao City on July 11. Edge Davao tried to get the side of CHR 11 for reactions on the mayor’s statement, but its regional head, lawyer Edmundo Albay, could not be reached. His secretary, Fe Dio, said Albay was too busy preparing for a workshop which will
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to typhoon Pablo during yesterday’s opening of the 3rd Kadayawan Crafts Tourism Fair at the Abreeza Mall in Davao City. Lean Daval Jr.
a processed meat manufacturer at the exhibit area at SM Lanang Premier’s SMX Convention Center yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.
Dayanghirang questions Paquibato mining MOAs
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HE signed memorandums of agreement (MOAs) between tribal leaders and barangay captains of Paquibato district on one hand and two foreign mining companies on the other in February 2011 are invalid, because the signing was questionable, according to City Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang yesterday, Thursday. Dayanghirang, who is the chairman of council committee on environment and natural resources, told this reporter that the law requires indigenous peoples (IPs) to
be represented by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) when signing MOAs. In this case there were no consultations in the signing of the MOAs with Albertos Gold Corporation and Penson Corporation, he charged. “The MOAs are questionable on the ground of misinformation and misrepresentation, thereby they have no effect at all,” he said, adding that the city council has invited the MGB 11, the leaders of Paquibato LGUs, Albertos and Penson to join the
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No militarization in Paquibato – Bernardo
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LLEGATIONS by the New People’s Army (NPA) of militarization in Davao City’s Paquibato district are mere propaganda, according to 10th Infantry Division commander Major General Ariel Bernardo. Bernardo told local media members at the Philippine National Police (PNP) regional command in Camp Panacan after the release of the five soldiers Wednesday that the military has not taken over Paquibato, nor “invaded or occupied” the area. He said, “in the first place, we have all the right to be there, since we are the security authority of the government, and we should provide safety and security for the people there.” “We should protect the people, since there are illegal armed groups, extortionists and murderers there,” he said. “If you talk to the people in Paquibato, they know deep in their hearts
that the rebels are unwanted, since there is no progress in that area up until now because of their presence there,” he said. Bernardo added that the military is there to guarantee development in the area by providing programs of development through its Peace and Development Outreach Program (PDOP). He said, “we will continue what we are doing, as you can see it is very effective, we will include all sectors, especially the people, for mobilization towards peace and development.” He also urged the rebels to go back to the “mainstream,” because there are plenty of opportunities “down here.” The government, through its rebel returnee program, provides livelihood for rebels who wish to earn a living, he said, adding, “you (rebels) are most welcome, we will help you live a peaceful life, far from fear and running from authorities.” EJF
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Davao del Norte
Officials hail IPs rep to Prov’l Board O
FFICIALS welcome the installation of the first representative of the Indigenous Cultural Communities/ Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/
IPs) in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Davao del Norte. Governor Rodolfo del Rosario on Wednesday inducted Datu Victor Pan-
dian as ICCs/IPs representative to sit as ex-officio member of the Provincial Board. “This event is a great victory for the Lumads in
the province,” he said. He added it was also a triumph of the R.A. 8371, also known as the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 (IPRA) and the Local
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER. Governor Rodolfo del Rosario presents Datu Victor Pandian as the ICCs/IPs representative to sit as ex-officio member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Davao del Norte. [Noel Baguio/DavNor-PIO]
KORONADAL CITY
TAGUM CITY
Government Code of the country. Section 16 of the IPRA provides mandatory representation of the ICCs/ IPs in all policy-making bodies and in local legislative councils, enjoying the same privileges as the regular members of the local legislature. DILG Provincial Director Alex Roldan lauded the provincial government for implementing the law, which seeks to advance the rights, welfare and privileges of the IPs, as a marginalized sector of our society. Davao Oriental Governor Corazon Malanyaon, who graced the affair, also said the IP representation is not only a victory of the Lumad sector, but a triumph of all the people of Davao del Norte. “Congratulations to the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte for acknowledging the rights of the IPs and giving them the proper representation in the SP,” she said. Pandian, who hailed
from the Mandaya tribe of Tagum City, was selected as ICC/IPs rep after getting all the votes of all the city and municipal tribal chieftains. He vowed to pursue agriculture development, improved health, better education, and more livelihood opportunities for the IP sector in the province. Davao del Norte has deferred the IPRA provision on mandatory IP representation in the local legislature primarily due to lack of funds. But, OIC-NCIP Provincial Director Merlyn Enriquez said the province is now making history with the most number of barangays that have installed ICC/IP representatives in their respective barangay councils. She revealed that as of July 2013, some nine out of 11 LGUs and a total of 118 among 223 barangays in the province have already given the ICC/IP reps an ex-officio seat in their village boards. [Noel Baguio]
P7 M allotted for calamity Food security, nutrition campaign: top priorities relief, recovery measures T
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HE local government of Koronadal City has allocated around P7 million for the implementation of relief and recovery initiatives in connection with the recent floods and landslides in the area. Cyrus Urbano, Koronadal City administrator, said Thursday the funds were drawn from their remaining quick response appropriation that represents 30 percent of the city’s calamity budget. He said such allocation will mainly be utilized to fund the implementation of immediate remedial measures to some damaged infrastructure and the provision of necessary assistance to the affected residents, including local farmers. “We will be providing limited financial assistance to farmers whose crops were devastated as a result of the calamity,” he said in a radio interview. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) initially reported that around P7 million worth of infrastructure and P3.1 million agricultural crops were ravaged by last week’s floods and landslides. The floods and landslides came after hours
of heavy rains that were spawned by a passing Low Pressure Area that was embedded in a prevailing Intertropical Convergence Zone. The CDRRM Council headed by Koronadal City Mayor Peter Miguel passed a resolution last Monday declaring the entire city under the state of calamity due to the effects of the floods and landslides. A CDRRMO report showed that the calamity affected barangays Assumption, Mambucal, Sta. Cruz, San Isidro, Carpenter Hill, Namnama, Concepcion and Zone 3 in Poblacion. Six houses had sustained partial damages due to the floods and landslides along the banks of the Marbel River. The local government relocated 12 families in Barangay Namnama and six in Concepcion due to swelling of the river’s waters and the collapse of portions of its banks. Miguel said they initially prioritized barangays Namnama and Concepcion for the relief and recovery efforts, which includes the diversion of the flow of the critical Marbel River and the provision of relief assistance to the affected residents. [PNA]
HE Tagum City Agriculture Office is reinforcing its mandate to ensure food security for Tagumeños as a conduit to the local government’s vision of minimizing, if not totally eradicate, the prevalence of malnutrition in the city. City Agriculturist Harold S. Dawa bared that his office is now working on its Enhanced Vegetable Program which is anchored on sustainable
and profitable farming as well as a support mechanism to the nutrition program of the local government. He announced this during the awarding rites of this year’s winners of the LGU-led Search for Best Gulayan sa Barangay last July 31, 2013 which also concluded the month-long observance of the city of the 39th Nutrition Month. Under the program, Dawa said his office
COOKFEST. Contestants of the cookfest prepare vegetable-based recipe using the products from the various gulayan sa barangay sites in Tagum City last July 31, 2013 at Tagum City Pavilion. This is in line with the 39th Nutrition
will assist barangay based-farmers by providing them additional farming implements and supplies. Their office will also ensure the marketability of their produce. This is in support to Mayor Allan Rellon’s agenda on agriculture stapled under his EAGLE WINGS program. He said the task of ensuring that vegetable products contain high nutritional value is among their priorities
and as such, they will be introducing the farming method by installing various greenhouses in the different Gulayan sa Barangay sites so as make vegetables pesticides-free. Aside from extending help to the barangays, the agriculture office will also strengthen its school-based vegetable gardening through its Gulayan sa Paaralan project. [Louie Lapat/ CIO Tagum]
Month as being observed in the City of Tagum. Photo by Louie Lapat of CIO Tagum
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HP launches seamless education in Mindanao
Are you ready for the
‘Classroom of the Future’? By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO njb@edgedavao.net
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N his perfect world, Dr. Woodrow Denuyo, Superintendent of Schools of Talisay City in
Cebu, sees high school and elementary children going to school without heavy bags and notebooks. He
LAUNCHING. (l-r) Michael Sy, Mindanao Biz Info Solutions vice president, Melchisedech Madayag, Mindanao Biz Info president, Ryan Guadalquiver,
also takes it further where students and pupils no longer have to go to school to learn.
Down the road, Dr. Denuyo is confident where his division is armed with Hewlett Packard’s Edu-
managing director of HP Philippines, and Noel Morales, Vis-Min sales lead of HP Philippines. cation Solutions system called “Pinoy School of the Future Generation-Classroom of the Future.” This breakthrough technology is envisioned to radically change the course of the country’s education system. Denuyo was guest in the launching of the Hewlett Packard Education Solutions in Davao City on Wednesday in a bold move to replicate the pilot project in Cebu authored by Total Tech Solutions Corporation to Mindanao schools. For the revolutionary project, HP Philippines has partnered with Mindanao Biz Info Solutions, a Davao City-based firm established last March with partner offices in Singapore and Malaysia. Mindanao Biz Info Solutions, according to its president Milky Madayag, is the exclusive HP authorized reseller in the Philippines. Ryan Gadalquiver, managing director of HP Philippines, formally announced the partnership with Mindanao Biz Info Solutions during Wednesday’s press conference held at the Apo View Hotel. “HP will be focusing on education together with our partners. HP has been executing on the ground with our partners and it is not plain hardware resellership partnership. The
Department of Education is very much involved here in coordination with the Mindanao Biz Info Solutions,” Guadalquiver said. “Our vision is to create a seamless and technologically advance education system,” he added citing that the direction for the leading IT solutions firm is to replicate the program piloted at the Talisay National High School in Cebu with 3,000 students. Dr. Denuyo explained the pilot TSY Pinoy School of the Future Generation-Classroom of the Future program which they started on April 17 this year. “We started this year and it is already in place in one school. Hopefully, we can push forward for more schools and more students to be covered by this program,” Denuyo said. The TSY Pinoy School of the Future Generation-Classroom of the Future is the future of the revolutionized school and classroom. The said system is different from the traditional way of providing solutions to the teachers and students needs citing that the current Philippine educational system is still not updated to the new platform of technology. Under this system, learning modules are uploaded to a common platform managed by the school’s IT administrator. The system can perform grading systems, interactive teaching modules, electronic textbooks and online examinations. Parents may also access the performance of their children through the technology. For the Talisay pilot project, 30 high school students availed of HP tablets. The program envisions that by the end of the year, some 300 students will have their own tablets and will be under full implementation of the Pinoy School of the Future program. To complement the human resources capability-building phase, HP Vis-Min sales lead Noel Morales said they are conducting trainings for public school teachers to be empowered of the use
of the system. The Talisay project is funded by private partners and a portion of the MOOE of the school through the Division’s Special Education Fund (SEF). “We will push for its implementation in the national level,” Denuyo said. The Department of Education has not implemented a nationwide seamless education program although Denuyo revealed there are existing proposals from other providers. “We trust the HP system and we will recommend this to Secretary Armin Luistro,” Denuyo said. For Mindanao, Michael Sy, Mindanao Biz Solutions vice president, said they are now looking for a pilot school in Mindanao. They have presented the program to major colleges in Mindanao including Ateneo de Zamboanga, Urios College in Butuan, Lyceum College and Central Colleges of the Philippines in Cagayan de Oro and a number of Davao City colleges and universities. Also in the roadmap are high schools and elementary schools both public and private. Sy said they will be coordinating with the Deped, Commission in Higher Education (CHED) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Under the system, there will be more interactive participation in the value chain education cycle of the parents through secured, interactive notification and messaging center where assessment made by teachers on students are posted online and can be accessed and replied by them. With the stakeholders interacting, quality of education will be achieved. Reporting work of teachers will likewise be reduced by an average of 80 percent resulting to 40 percent decrease of workload. The HP system is envisioned to raise the quality of education in the country to be at par with other countries already implementing the modernized education technology.
THE ECONOMY 5 Mindanao remains as PHL’s premier food producer EDGEDAVAO
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INDANAO Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Luwalhati R. Antonino yesterday said that Mindanao remains as the country’s premier food source and agri-business producer, generating more than US$4 billion worth of agricultural exports and accounting for
60 percent of the country’s total agricultural exports. “This positive trend only goes to show that Mindanao remains resilient as an agriculture-based economy despite the challenges brought about by global market slow down coupled by the natural ca-
EXPORTERS CONGRESS. Agriculture Sec. Proceso Alcala (3rd from right) and Ferdinand Marañon (left), president of the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. 11, share a light moment with the officials of one of the ex-
lamities that we recently experienced,” she said during the opening ceremony of the three-day 1st Mindanao Exporters Congress at SMX Convention Center, Lanang, Davao City. Antonino said that crude and refined coconut oil remained as the top export products of the
island-region last year, cornering almost US$1 billion in exports, or 21.26 percent of Mindanao’s total exports, surpassing banana—the traditional export winner from Mindanao—since 2010. Other Mindanao export products that fared well last year include nickel ores, pineapples,
hibitors during the first day of Mindanao Exporters Congress at SM Lanang Premier’s SMX Convention Center yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.
and prepared fish. Antonino also bared that the island-region also posted an export growth of 16.7 percent, more than double as compared to the country’s 7.6 percent increase in exports last year. “This positive trend only goes to show that Mindanao remains resilient as an agriculture-based economy despite the challenges brought about by global market slow down coupled by the natural calamities that we recently experienced,” she said. “These are indications of the region’s strength as it aims to expand its horizon to tap other opportunities that are changing the face of the import-export industry,” Antonino added. But she pointed out that the “encouraging performance “needs the support of an “enabling environment” to secure a sustained export growth. Antonino said one of the important strategies to sustain our current gains is to lower the cost of transport of commodities from the farms to the export gateways through infrastructure development.
“And, on the software side, facilitate the efficient transport of our export products from Mindanao’s gateways to our target markets through streamlining of procedures, and review for possible amendments those polices that impinge on our export performance, such as the Cabotage law, the Roll on- Roll off policy, among others,” she said. “Our ultimate objective is to create more jobs for our peoples and increase farmers’ income. There can be many many ways to do this. And our task ahead is huge. But one of those key steps we need to take is to look into the competitiveness of our industries and our export sector,” Antonino added. She said that there is need to become more competitive in the export industry “so that we can penetrate more markets and create more demand for our farmers’ products.” “Creating more demand for our farmers’ products could mean more incentives to increase farm productivity, expand agribusiness activities and create more opportunities for our people,” Antonino said.
6 THE ECONOMY Stat Watch
1. Gross National Income Growth Rate (At Constant 2000 Prices)
7.1 1st Qtr 2013
2. Gross Domestic Product Growth Rate (At Constant 2000 Prices)
7.8 1st Qtr 2013
3. Exports 1/ 4. Imports 1/ 5. Trade Balance 6. Balance of Payments 2/ 7. Broad Money Liabilities
USD 3,741 million Feb 2013 USD 4,708 million Feb 2013 USD -967 million Feb 2013 USD -640 million Dec 2012 P 4,964,560 million Feb 2013
8. Interest Rates 4/
2.4 % Mar 2013 P113,609 million Mar 2013 P 5,281 billion Mar 2013
9. National Government Revenues 10. National government outstanding debt 11. Peso per US $ 5/
P 41.14 Apr 2013
12. Stocks Composite Index 6/
6,847.5 Mar 2013
13. Consumer Price Index 2006=100
132.8 Apr 2013
14. Headline Inflation Rate 2006=100
2.6 Apr 2013
15. Core Inflation Rate 2006=100
3.1 Apr 2013
16. Visitor Arrivals
418,108 Feb 2013
17. Underemployment Rate 7/
20.9% Jan 2013
18. Unemployment Rate 7/
7.1% Jan 2013
MONTHLY AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATE (January 2012-April 2013) Month Average December November October September August July June May April March February January
2013
2012
2011
40.67 40.73
42.23 41.01 41.12 41.45 41.75 42.04 41.91 42.78 42.85 42.70 42.86 42.66 43.62
43.31 43.64 43.27 43.45 43.02 42.42 42.81 43.37 43.13 43.24 43.52 43.70 44.17
It figures
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In first half of 2013
BPI posts P12-B net profit
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ANK of the Philippine islands (“BPI”) registered a net income of P12.0 billion in the first half of 2013, a 27% increase over the P9.4 billion made during the same period in 2012. The increase in earnings was a result of a 14% increase in total revenues coupled with a relatively modest 6% increase in operating expenses. The increase in total revenues was accounted for by a 6% increase in net interest income and a 23% increase in non-interest income. Gains were recorded in all major types of non-interest income, with fees and commissions, foreign exchange, securities trading, insurance income and other operating income growing by 17%, 24%, 14%, 70%, and 34%, respectively, over the same period a year ago. The bank’s return on equity for the first half of 2013 was 23.7%. Reflective of the robust expansion of the Philippine economy, the bank’s total assets reached P1.02 trillion at the end of the first half of 2013, a 13% increase year-on-year. The bank’s loan portfolio grew
by 17% year-on-year, well balanced between an 18% growth in corporate loans and a 15% growth in consumer loans. Asset quality remains strong, with a gross 30-day non-performing loan ratio of 2.2%. Loan loss reserves covered 117% of the gross amount of 30-day non-performing loans. The bank’s growth in assets was supported by a 12% increase in deposits, which at the end of the first half of 2013 amounted to P823 billion. Current account and savings account deposits (CASA) grew by an impressive 25% year-onyear, resulting in a CASA to time deposit ratio of 2:1, unprecedented for the bank. The bank’s capital adequacy ratio as of June 30, 2013 stood at a strong 14.3%. With a market capitalization at midyear of P341 billion, BPI is the most valuable bank in the country. Commenting of the bank’s first half performance, Cezar Consing, President and Chief Executive Officer said, “BPI’s financial results for the first half of the year are strong. The
growth in our loan book is well balanced and funded by a deposit base that is low cost and growing. We shortened the duration of our securities portfo-
lio to reflect the changing market conditions, and our overall business is well poised to take advantage of a rising interest rate environment.”
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“the industry can grow from USD9 billion in annual revenues and approximately 500,000 direct employees today to USD20 billion and 900,000 employees by 2016 if current conditions are sustained.” Moreover, if Private-Public Partnership with the government is
strengthened and the quantity and quality of local talent supply is improved, the figure “can grow at an even faster rate and achieve USD25 billion and 1.3 million employees by 2016.” This comes on the heels of a recent Nasscom report indicating that India, the leading
BPO market in the world in terms of outsourcing revenue, has lost about 10 percent market share to the rest of the world in the last five years, most of which is in the voice contract segment. As competition heats up and emerging BPO destinations like Malaysia, Dalian, and Wuhan are scrambling to get a piece of the pie, the coming 4th Annual Shared Services and BPO in the Philippines conference couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. With the theme, “Unlocking value, improving productivity and maintaining a competitive edge to maximize your share of the shared services and outsourcing market”, the event is shaping up to be the biggest yet, focusing on the Philippine BPO sector. The two-day conference will zoom in on four important topics in building a top-class shared services centre: • Market outlook & service culture • People management and leadership development • Operational strategy and process excellence • Strategy and driving performance [PR Newswire]
BY THE NUMBERS Mindanao’s Gro ss Regional Domestic Prod uct for 2012 posts
8.2 percent
growth rate , w hich is higher as compared to PHL’s
6.8 percent Gross Domesti c Product growth.
SOURCE: LTFRB
As India loses BPO grip, PHL to achieve $20-B target by 2016
S the Philippine economy continues to outperform its Southeast Asian neighbors, the country’s BPO sector is also on track to achieve its 2016 targets. Citing a recent study, the IT & Business Process Association Philippines (IBPAP), revealed
TUNA PIZZA. A woman tries out Marina Tuna’s tuna flavored pizza at the exhibition area of Mindanao Exporters Congress at SM Lanang Premier’s SMX Convention Center yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.
11 ABOITIZLAND INC. of Aboitiz Equity Ventures is one of the 11 firms interested to undertake the P35-billion Cavite-Laguna Express Way public-private partnership (PPP) project. The firms have purchased prequalification documents released by the Department of Public Works and Highways.
40
million dollar
GLOBE Telecom Inc. sealed a three-year $40-million term loan facility with Japan’s Mizuho Bank Ltd., saying proceeds would be used to repay and refinance certain debts.
22.6
billion pesos
GIANT estate developer Global –Estate Resorts Inc. (Geri) has amassed P22.6 billion worth of property inventory in three major projects in Boracay, Tagaytay and Iloilo it hopes would enhance growth in the future.
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Northpoint offers hassle-free living T
HERE’S a whole lot of ease and convenience in living at Northpoint, the British colonial themed condo community at the junction of Buhangin and JP Laurel Avenue in Bajada. It offers a host of benefits that give its condo unit owners the ultimate in hassle-free living. It’s near to everything. With its central location, Northpoint is just a stone’s throw away from major locators, public utilities, and all daily living essentials. Homeowners only need to take a few minutes ride or drive to the biggest malls, supermarkets, schools, banks, restaurants, worship places, hospitals, public markets, cinemas, and other regular haunts. It’s very accessible. Northpoint’s central location makes it quite accessible to and from your desired destinations. If you prefer public transport,
you can walk from your condo to the main gate in less than five minutes or take the free condo shuttle, and public transport is right outside the gates, available 24/7. It provides for a fit lifestyle. Want to huff and puff at the fitness gym or dive into the pool and make laps for fun or exercise? Or you might prefer an invigorating walk or jog along scenic surroundings of majestic trees and profuse plant life. You can do all these at Northpoint’s clubhouse Wakefield Manor. It offers healthful, green living. Planted with imported Caribbean pine trees, the grounds of Northpoint are lush and green and provide a perfect backdrop for healthier living. The condo buildings are built to principles of green architecture, designed to have the least impact on its inhabitants
and the environment. It has recreational facilities. Lounge at the clubhouse or cabanas, grill up something tasty at the grill pits, marvel at the green surroundings and breathe in the cool, aromatic air made fragrant by Caribbean pine trees. You can do all these without hassle and extra effort alone or with your family and friends at Northpoint. It has a lifestyle center. Northpoint will have a lifestyle center replete with top-brand coffee shop, fine dining restaurants, high-end retail stores, a supermarket, and other commercial shops for the sophisticated set. Located immediately outside the condo gates and within the same property, this lifestyle center will become a hub of social and lifestyle activities. It’s maintenance-free. Homeowners
will never have to worry about keeping trim and clean the landscaped grounds, trees, plant life, pocket gardens, playground, nature park, and jogging track. They won’t have to worry about maintenance of the condo buildings and the clubhouse, function hall, fitness gym, cabanas, grill pits, and salinated wellness pools. The professional property management team takes care of all that. It’s secure. One of the biggest takeaways of living in Northpoint is having a real sense of security. Its 24/7 security system is equipped with closed- circuit TV cameras, roving guards, and state-of-theart entry and exit system at the gatehouse. Homeowners need not worry about leaving their cars parked at the outdoor parking or in the underground garage. They are assured their
condo units are safe all the time, allowing them to just lock and go. It’s peaceful. While it is located within the heart of north Davao’s growth area, Northpoint is tastefully tucked away from the city’s hustle bustle as it is nestled within a nature-filled environment. Homeowners get to enjoy peaceful living even when the city’s active lifestyle is just outside the condo gates. It offers asset management services. Unit owners who want to rent out can avail of the asset management services of Global Land property Management Inc. which will take care of the whole process from screening of potential tenants to the their move-in. They will even look after your condo unit if you’re away for an extended period of time.
It’s a hassle free investment. As a masterplanned development and premier address, Northpoint is easily a bankable investment whose property value continues to rise. It is easy to rent out, providing unit owners a guaranteed source of revenue with rental rates from P20,000 to P50,000, and fetches a handsome ROI should the owner decide to sell in the future. All homeowners need to do when they come home to Northpoint is relax and enjoy their trouble-free and worry-free lifestyle--truly a rewarding living experience. For more on Northpoint, visit Camella office at Delgar Bldg., JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada, telephone 2953973, http://www.camella.com.ph/, like “Camella Official” on Facebook and follow “@CamellaOfficial” on Twitter.
Café Lagoon now open at Amiya Residences
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AFÉ Lagoon, Amiya Residences’ resort type restaurant and function facility formally opened its doors to customers on Sunday, July 28. Located at Puan, south of Davao City, Café Lagoon parades choice
delectable flavors created by its restaurant concessionaire. Café Lagoon boasts of a main restaurant which seats from 100 to 150, a lagoon where children and adults alike can paddle boats and fish, a wide garden for spe-
cial outdoor events like weddings and parties, a giant screen, tents and huts. Café Lagoon serves lunch, snacks and dinner. Amiya Resort Residences is a project of Kisan Lu Properties.
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HE Anti-Discrimination Ordinance of Davao City passed by the previous Sangguniang Panlungsod is a fine piece of legislation that derives inspiration from the world’s great documents on social justice, human rights, basic freedoms and the elimination of all forms of intolerance and discrimination. One of its bases is the 1987 Philippine Constitution particularly the provisions that promote social justice in all phases of national development, the dignity of every human person, the rights of indigenous cultural communities, full protection to labor, equality of employment opportunities, and of course, the rights of every person to life, liberty, property, due process and equal protection of the laws. Under the ordinance, it is unlawful to refuse employment to a job applicant, or admission to a school
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Officials’ indecisiveness
EEP-ROOTED CULTURE OF SLACKNESS – There is certainly plenty of reason especially for the victims of killer “Typhoon Pablo” particularly in the most devastated provinces of Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley and some parts of Davao del Norte to raise a howl of protest against the regional officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD XI). Still, the bad memories of the most disastrous storm that hit the region are being rekindled by the poor survivors. The last time, there were numerous complaints – food shortage notably rice and other basic provisions for the thousands of victims who were relocated in different jampacked evacuation centers such as schools, public gymnasiums and covered courts. Definitely, public sentiment favors an in-depth investigation into the alleged negligence of some DSWD regional officials. The maelstrom began with the media disclosure that several hundreds of sacks of high quality and well-milled rice intended for the typhoon victims are allowed to putrefy inside the inter-agency relief distribution center located at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH XI) depot in Panacan. The media revelation brought into the open a deep-rooted culture of slackness involving some DSWD XI officials. The anger stemmed in part from the fact that during the catastrophe thousands of poor families in the most affected farming and fishing communities of Cateel and other coastal towns of Davao Oriental and New Bataan in ComVal province have nowhere to go – homes and properties are gone after butted by rocks, boulders and mudslides caused by continuous rain and flooding. The devastating typhoon left dead hundreds of lives and farm animals. But the bigger problem confronted by the victims is the scarcity of food supply, and aside from suf-
fering extreme hunger they also endured an awful cool weather due to unceasing rain and thunderstorm, and worse, many evacuees especially children suffered from cough and cold and water-borne diseases. But this time, several months after the terrifying incident public anger was inflamed by the sheer neglect as clearly shown lately by the DSWD officials’ alleged seeming incompetence in the face of the people’s dire needs and the fact that the upsetting revelation contributed to the current food shortage problem by allowing the agency to suspend the distribution and allowed the rice stock to decompose. For their part, DSWD regional officials briefly inform media that they agency is obliged to distribute the sacks of rice, a big volume now in decaying stage, by months end. They likewise assured that the stockpiled rice is still safe and fit for human consumption. Goodness gracious! Gentlemen and ladies, why won’t you try eating samples of the stuff, which are now infested by rice bugs and grain borers? But how can these people eat relief-intended rice stock for months in a secluded place when the rice they eat is of high-quality varieties and well-milled, sometimes mixed and fortified with iron? Moreover, they explained that the remaining stocks would serve as emergency relief goods in the event a similar catastrophe happens again. Holy cow! Are these people expecting another devastating fury of na-
ture? The DSWD XI statement may have been meant to assure the typhoon victims of available rice supply, but it speaks as well of their indecisiveness when it comes to the handling of relief operations. Meanwhile instigators masquerading as pro-poor advocates took the opportunity and lambasted the government citing the DSWD XI office incident where hundreds of people, many of them actually are not typhoon victims, ransacked the stock room and forcibly seized sacks of rice and canned goods because of the agency’s snail-pace distribution method. Since early this year, the DSWD XI has had in its disposition several hundred sacks of rice and other foodstuffs, and it is likewise difficult to understand that all it has done has been to stockpile the relief goods, thus depriving thousands of typhoon victims of long and much-awaited assistance. Some militant groups and self-professed pro-poor advocates are blaming the whole mess on what they see as a cynical act and indifference shown by neglectful public officials. Many others share those sentiments and urged higher authorities to conduct a no-nonsense probe and include investigating some DSWD regional personnel who have been in charge of the relief operations at the height of “Typhoon Pablo”. Even so, doubts still remain over whether higher authorities are really serious in implementing the government’s “Daang Matuwid” (Straight Path) policy otherwise it may only turn out to be “Daang Natuwad” (Clatter Path). Midway through his reign, President Benigno Aquino III finds himself hapless and unable to keep his campaign and SONA promises to rid all government agencies of undeserving and non-performing officials and personnel. President PNoy is clueless to the fact that some of his “trusted” people actually are the very source of the country’s mounting problems.
Online education can be good or cheap, but not both
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T the same time that the higher education sector is taking on tougher-to-teach students, it has aimed to use labor less intensively. Elite liberal arts colleges that offered a great deal of personal attention and hand-holding gave rise to large land grant universities that offered somewhat less personal attention and hand-holding. State schools, in turn, gave rise to community colleges, which offer still less of both, which in turn left room for for-profit higher education institutions that eagerly recruit students with minimal preparation for college-level coursework while offering them hardly any personal attention or hand-holding at all. With each step, higher education has in a sense become more inclusive. Yet with each step, the institutions in question also see a higher attrition rate. By way of illustration, consider the four-year and six-year graduation rates at a few California colleges and universities. For students who entered Stanford University, one of America’s most prestigious and selective research universities, in the fall of 2005, 79 percent graduated in four years while 96 percent graduated in six. At highly-selective but public UCLA, the numbers were 68 percent in four year and 90 percent in six. At Cal State Northridge, a considerably less-selective land grant public institution, 13 percent graduated in four years and 46 percent graduated in six. Pierce College, a community college located in California’s diverse San Fernando Valley, had
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(Conclusion) a 23 percent graduation rate over three years for its associate’s degree program, and 13 percent succeeded in transferring to four-year colleges. The for-profit University of Phoenix of Southern California, which prides itself on its accessibility, had a four-year graduation rate of 2 percent and a six-year graduation rate of 15 percent. You get the picture. True MOOCs that make almost no use of faculty labor will be very cheap to deliver, but one can easily imagine that they will be plagued by an attrition rate at least as high as what we see in today’s for-profit colleges. Blended online courses that stream lectures while also making use of face-to-face teaching assistants might have a success rate closer to land grant public institutions, where interaction with senior faculty is limited but there is a human support system for students. It should go without saying that the latter are going to be much more expensive than the former. One way of thinking about higher education, and education more broadly, is that once you get past the students who are the most prepared and most eager to learn, you have to apply increasing amounts of both help and hassle. That
is, you need to offer personal attention and tutoring as well as discipline and structure, all of which are labor-intensive in the extreme. The irony, of course, is that the students who need help and hassle the least, like the super-well-prepared and super-eager undergraduates at schools like Stanford, tend to get the most personal attention and structure. The students who need help and hassle the most, like ill-prepared community college students who are not entirely sure that an associate’s degree is worth much in the way of time and effort, tend to get the least personal attention and structure. To some extent this is simply a numbers game: trained professionals are scarce and expensive, and the number of students who haven’t been wellserved by their families and by their K-12 schools is depressingly large. I have no doubt that online education is going to get better over time, and that innovators at places like edX and Udacity will find ways to better combine labor and technology in ways that will help contain higher education costs. But we shouldn’t expect miracles. Somehow we need to come up with better ways of engaging the large number of young Americans who aren’t destined to complete a bachelor’s degree, and who might need less in the way of help and hassle when they’re being offered real-world, job-specific skills. Until then, be very skeptical of anyone who promises that online education is going to make it much cheaper to educate struggling students.
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The impossible dream
ULY has turned out to be an exciting month of the year, what with several hot issues burning the front pages of the national dailies and suffocating the idiot box morning, noon and night. The hottest issue that burned for days was the 10-billion-peso pork barrel scam involving a host of congressmen and six senators whose pork barrel allocations (Priority Development Assistance Fund) went to bogus private firms with fancy-named projects. As expected, they all expressed complete ignorance about the scam, and washed their hands of any culpable wrongdoings in the use of the PDAF. People, however, know that the PDAF is synonymous to corruption. Now, how do you solve a problem like the pork barrel? Archbishop Socrates Villegas, president of the CBCP-Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines – has called for the immediate abolition of the PDAF. Retired archbishop Oscar Cruz seconded the call. That’s a simplistic and direct approach to the problem. But our pork-loving lawmakers would certainly jeer at such a call. “Over our dead porky bodies,” they would probably declare. By abolishing the corrupt-smelling pork barrel, we curb corruption, albeit partly, because there is still corruption in the executive and judicial branches of government. So, we execute the corrupt executives and jail the corrupt judges and other judicial officials. Of course, that is easier said than done. We need divine intervention to battle corruption. All together no… Our Father….. ooOoo Pacman’s Malacañan Dream Boxing superstar and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao once a teenage amateur boxer, had a dream of becoming a world champion. A decade later, his dream came true. Today, at age 34, he has a second dream of becoming president of his country. Is Pacquiao serious, or just crazy? He may be swallowing more than what he could chew. Speaker Sonny Belmonte advises Pacquiao to gain more experience in political leadership and governance by serving as senator before imagining himself delivering a SONA. It may help Pacquiao re-examine his presidential ambition by acknowledging the big difference between boxing and the presidency. One is physical, the other is cerebral. One doesn’t run a country by using his fist, but by using his brain. Pacquiao may possess all the qualifications required by the constitution: Age; a natural born Filipino; a qualified voter; a resident of the country for 10 uninterrupted years. But, is he fit in terms of political leadership, administrative experience, adequate knowledge of the workings of government? Qualification is one thing, fitness is another. One may be qualified, but is not fit, and vice versa. Pacquiao’s latest dream may be an impossible one. But, who knows, like his first dream, this one may come true. Now, if Manny Pacquiao becomes president, who will run the country? Jinkee? (hehehe)
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Alcala.. FFROM 1 He said the report will hopefully be out tomorrow, or at least next week at the latest, adding that the full report and official statement on the P89-million pork barrel coursed through DA will be published in national papers by then. Alcala said his team has validated the existence of a non-government organization. “Pinuntahan po ng tao namin, ang sabi po merong opisina at meron po silang taong nakausap (Our men went to the NGO and found out that there is indeed
an office and they were able to talk to people there),” contrary to allegations that the NGO, referring to Kaupdanan Para sa Mangunguma Foundation, Inc. (KMFI), allegedly set up by Janet Lim Napoles. “Ang malungkot lang po talaga, tinitwist lang po yong kwento (The sad thing though is that the story is being twisted),” Alcala said, adding “wala po kaming tinatago sa department (we are not hiding anything in the department).” Actually, Alcala said he had earlier suggest-
ed that the practice of coursing through DA some PDAF money be stopped, but he said the Department of Budget and Management and congressmen had argued that this was a better system since they (congressmen and the DA) have established a long relationship with the farmers and fisherfolk. “Because of this, we have established two systems involving prequalification and religious monitoring of funds used on the projects,” he said.
proved project. Edge Davao tried to get through the office of the Davao del Norte solon yesterday and his chief of staff Gene Rose Tecson said they cannot comment on the report since there was no Special Allotment and Release Order (Saro) indicated. “We are checking on it and waiting for more information from DA,” Tecson said in a text message to this writer. “No Saro indicated kasi, we cannot say what it is also.” She said that the latest is Batasan office found the letter of Cong. Lagdameo to DA more than a year ago requesting P1 million for organic farming since that was the request of the local government units in his
district at that time. “Problem is walang answer and since we can only request but not imoolement, we don’t know what happened na. So we are waiting for the DA report as well as the Saro itself,” Tecson said. Another Dabawenyo legislator Rep. Isidro Ungab, who is now the chair of the powerful Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives, was also linked to the pork barrel scam with P13 million to a non-government organization. Unlike Lagdameo, Ungab’s PDAF releases were documented as follows: P8 million Saro BMBG-11-T-0000000085, April 29, 2011, and P5 million Saro G-1101859, Nov. 2, 2011.
However, Rep. Ungab has maintained that there was no irregularity in the financial assistance he extended to Kaupdan para sa Mangunguma Foundation, a non-government organization which he said is duly accredited with the DA. Ungab said those who accuse him of irregularity may check with the beneficiaries and the Commission on Audit. He also denied knowing Napoles personally who is in the center of the pork barrel scam. The Makabayan minority bloc of Congress is set to pass a resolution calling for an investigation on the pork barrel scam on Monday, according to Bayan Muna party list Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate.
natural resources, said some of the provisions embodied in the ordinance have become “redundant” with national laws. Councilor DaniloDayanghirang, the current chair of the committee, said the committee willconduct a hearing and invite officials from the executive department to know from them reasons why the “green ordinances” are still not implemented. These include the Davao City Protected Areas Code passed in 2007 which covers the marine protected areas in Lasang, Agdao and Punta Dumalag. According to Avila, there is still a need to formulate a Marine Management Plan for the ordinance to be enforced. The Sustainable
Development, Conservation and Management of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Code of 2008 alsoremainsunimplemented as the inventory of fisherfolk and coastal communities is still ongoing. Also not yet implemented is the Ordinance on Proper Harvesting, Storage and Utilization of Rain Water in Davao City or the Rain Water Ordinance, as well as the Bicycle Ordinance of Davao City which, Avila says, still need an IRR. He also said the Ordinance Establishing a Septage and Sewerage Management Program in Davao City has remained frozen in time. The first green ordinance in Davao City was Ordinance No. 70 or the Zonification Or-
dinance of Davao City enacted in 1947, followed by the Health and Sanitary Ordinance 1948 and the Anti-Nuisance Ordinance in 1955. The first local law that directly deals with the environment was Ordinance No. 98 enacted on December 7, 1956 or the Ordinance Penalizing Acts of Littering, Scattering or Any Careless Disposal of Waste Materials, Refuse and other Unsanitary Things in Streets, Parks, Public Buildings and other Public Places in Davao City. It would be interesting to know how many people, if at all, had been penalized under that ordinance considering its flagrant violation on a daily basis. More “green” ordinances, anyone?
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An expert T’nalak weaver displays her skills during yesterday’s opening of the 3rd Kadayawan Crafts Tourism Fair at the Abreeza Mall in Davao City. Lean Daval Jr.
Dayanghirang..FFROM 2 city council session next Tuesday, where the issue on the permit to explore will be discussed as first on the agenda. Dayanghirang said that the committee hearing last Monday was about allegations the barangay captains and tribal leaders signed the MOA only for the purpose of exploration and not mining. He said, his committee will immediately send a resolution to the central office of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Manila not to approve the applications for permits to explore. Dayanghirang said he was disappointed that despite the strong opposition of Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte to mining activities in the City, MGB 11 regional director Edilberto L. Arreza still en-
dorsed the applications to the central office. “MGB 11 should have consulted the local government units (LGUs) in the area concerned, especially so because the two projects will have a big impact on the environment, which is a very serious matter,” he said. MGB 11 mines management division chair Wilfredo G. Moncano told this reporter that the MGB regional office will simply let the process run its course. “If the petition is entertained by the central office and they decide not to give clearance to issue the permit, then we will abide by it,” Moncano said. Dayanghirang said he would continue the committee hearing to craft an ordinance that would
be held in Bangkok, Thailand. According to Dio , Albay was working on his visa and workshop presentation. Dio said Albay was assigned by the national CHR to represent the commission in that workshop, and he will be leaving on August 5 for Bangkok. Meanwhile, Grace Biton, the sister of the victim, feared that the minors will not get the appropriate punishment for being minors in accordance with the Republic Act 9344, or the Juvenile Justice Welfare Act of 2006, authored by Sen. Francis Pangilinan. However, she was
reassured by the mayor, who said, “I can only assure you that we will try very hard for it to never happen again.” The three minors, Junnil, 15; Robin, 17; and Christian, 17 will be tried in court since the Juvenile Justice Welfare Act states that “a child above fifteen (15) years but below eighteen (18) years of age shall likewise be exempt from criminal liability and be subjected to an intervention program, unless he/she has acted with discernment, in which case, such child shall be subjected to the appropriate proceedings in accordance with this Act.”
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ultimately ban mining activities in Davao City. He said, the entire committee is optimistic that the application for permit to explore will not be approved by the MGB central office. EJF Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City
Petition for Renewal of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ Ordinary Regular Service. PAULINO A. BUSTAMANTE, Petitioner Case No.2009-XI-00189
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Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Ordinary Regular Service on the route: CIRCULATION ROUTE 2 with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on June 25, 2014. In the petition filed on July 23, 2013, petitioner 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 12, 2013 at 09:00 a.m. at this office at the above address.
At least, TEN (10) 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 23rd day of July 2013 at Davao City. TERESITA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEZ Chief Transport Development Officer
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WAKEBOARDERS. Peter Philip Abella, Allen Peter Aportadera, Ludwig Renfred Horfilva during yesterday’s DSA Forum.
AVAO’S crack wakeboard riders are set to compete in the 7th Philippine Cable Wakeboard Nationals at Republ1c Nuvali, Laguna on August 25 and 24. Peter Philip Abella, Allen Peter Aportadera, Ludwig Renfred Horfilva, Mikee Selga, Joshua Stephenson, Zech Stephenson, Albert Lehman, Jose Antonio Hernandez, Herbert Carpentero, Jhong Pilapil, and Carlo Angelo Palaque banner the team from Deca Wakeboard Park for the much-awaited Nationals. “We are practicing our runs and tricks every two to three days at the Deca Wakeboard Park Davao,” said master’s division champion Abella during the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Dexter’s Pizza Stadium, Matina. “Our edge compared to other riders is our air tricks. We do not use of ramps and or obstacles to perform tricks instead we utilize the tension to fly-off the water to perform them. We receive higher scores
by performing these tricks,” said Aportadera, who will be joining his first national tournament. The Luzon wake boarders are their toughest competition, added Aportadera. Abella, Z. Stephenson, and Lehman will be competing in the Pro Men’s division, Aportadera in the Masters Men (29-39 years old), Horfilva in Men’s 2 (25-30 years old), Selga in the Junior Women (14-17 years old), J. Stephenson in the wake skate, Carpentero in Men’s 1 (18-24 years old), and Pilapil and Panlaque will compete in the Amateurs Men. The riders will shoulder their own fare while 8990 Corporation took care of their registration and their venue for practice. The competition is presented by Gatorade and Republ1c Wakepark. It will feature 21 divisions in the Men’s and Women’s Wakeboard, Wakeskate, and Cable operator categories. Format and rules will be based on the World Wakeboard Association.
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total of 1300 runners have registered in the upcoming Run for the Future set on Saturday beginning and ending at the Jose Maria College campus inside the sprawling Kingdom of God complex. “The foot race will feature three categories: 3K, 5K, and 10K. 3K will be having their turning point in Lisa’s Meat Factory, 5K at the Commission on Audit, and 10K will be in Shell’s Station Buhangi,” said event coordinator Paul Stephen Mercado during the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) held at Dexter’s Pizza Stadium yesterday. Registration fees are pegged at P250 for the 3K and 5K while P350 for the 10K, inclusive of singlet, race bib, certificate, snacks, and raffle entry. Students can register for P150 in all three categories without the singlet and raffle entry. The organizers have partnered with 911 Davao for medical assistance, Task Force Davao for the security, and Traf-
fic Management Center for the traffic. Invitations have been sent to schools, government agencies, and running clubs to join the run. “Through this event we hope to raise support for JMC’s Gift of Education Program,” added Mercado. Registration began last June 17 and will end on the day of the event. Runners may register at Jose Maria College, Jeugo Sporst in SM Lanang Premier, Racing Edge and Ridea in Gaisano Mall, Mariano’s Sports Market, and Anito Outdoor Shop branches in NCCC Mall Davao, Gaisano Mall Davao, NCCC Tagum, Gaisano Tagum, Gaisano Panabo, ER Mall Mati, Mawab, Nabunturan, and General Santos City. Cash prizes, gift packs, and medals are at stake for the top finishers. The event is organized by DXRD Sonshine Radio 711 in cooperation with JMC. Kenneth Sai of Vantage Sports Promotions will be the race director of the event.
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The Original Razon’s. . . in Davao! Bai Fauziah Fatima Sinsuat Ambolodto IF you have not heard of Razon’s and their famous Palabok and Halo-Halo, then surely you have been hibernating somewhere off the coast of the universe. People, here and abroad, have grown to the yummy goodness of Razon’s many delectable and gastronomically intensified dishes that speaks well of our love for flavorful food. Truly, Razon’s; truly pinoy!
Here is a list of what to expect when dining at Razon’s. Caution though; do not blame me if you get hungry while reading this.
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Adobo What do you expect from a restaurant that serves nothing but the best? Just better than the best dishes! Their adobo is truly a dish that is not only flavorful but truly pinoy – taste alone urges you to take a 7,107 tour of the archipelago in one bite. Tender and exploding in flavor is what their adobo is. Beef Caldereta A self-confessed caldereta lover, I love their take on this rich pinoy dish. Not too salty, not too bland. Each and every ingredient partakes in the buildup of flavor unlike any other. The meat is tender, the vegetables perfect and the sauce is simply magical. Like their bulalo, have this while it is hot. With or without rice, this will surely have you on your
feet for seconds. Bulalo The more you look at it, the more you crave. Yes, this is but one of the most delectable and flavor rich bulalo that I have personally tasted. No, this is not my first time, nor will it be my last, but whenever I do, I always end up in a frenzy of gastronomical explosion. Have this dish while
it is hot. With or without rice, you will surely enjoy munching every slice of it. Sisig “Lechon Kawali-sh”, was how one of my friend described this dish. Seeing them munched on it like a kid on nerds, it gave me an idea that this simple to the eye dish is well filled up. Like a magical fortress, they said that this dish is rich in flavor and tender to
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Japan on a plate IT’S a whole new season of fabulous fashion fun at SM Accessories Children’s Department! Be whoever you want to be with looks that show the different ways you can be yourself. Look like you’re ready for a tea party with laces and pearls fit for a little lady. Do you feel like rocking out? Be a punk princess with layers of studs, sequins and shades of black and pink. Or are you the artsy and crafty type?
Wear bold colors of crochet flowers and fruits in bright beads and stand out from the crowd. You can also twist and turn like a ballerina with ribbons and tulle in pastel shades that are so sweet! Like what you’re reading? Like us on Facebook for more trend updates: SM Accessories Kids. To get first dibs on the items, don’t forget to drop by at your nearest SM Store! See you there!
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JAPANESE cuisine is always in when it comes to the tastebuds of Dabawenyos, that is why the Marco Polo Davao is revisiting Japan through its Itadakimasu Japanese Night promotion at the hotel’s Cafe Marco. I for one was super excited when the opening night came last July 24 and I was not disappointed.
The lobby area of the restaurant featured beautiful Ikebana pieces lovingly arranged by the fabulous ladies of Ikebana Davao which teased guests at what is tone experience inside. Upon entering, I was greeted by a cacophony of sushi and sashimi that covered the entire front and back portions of Cafe Marco’s culinary performance area. Name the sushi and the Cafe Marco had it, from salmon, to tuna, to shrimp
and various sushi rolls, it is hard not to overeat especially since sushi was just for starters. The highlight of the sushi display though, was a huge sushi tower that managed to elicit a lot of oohs and ahhs of wonder from invited guests myself included. Being that Japanese cuisine is so diverse with all its nuances, I was glad that the Cafe Marco also took that into account, providing different areas to highlight various dishes. There was a do-ityourself ramen station with all your favourite toppings. There was also a tempura station with all the shrimp tempura you can have as well
as a katsu station where you can make your own katsu rice bowl combination. The main dishes featured various teppan specialties such as Negi Miso Chicken, Beef Negima with Enoki Mushrooms, among other dishes. But what is truly the star of the evening was Cafe Marco’s one-two punch of Wasabi Ice Cream and Green Tea Wasabi Mousse. I have had wasabi and chocolate Kitkats and wasabi tablea macaroons before (which I also adore) but this was the first time to try wasabi as an ice cream and as a mousse, both were a treat to eat with a mild kick that makes one want more.
In fact, if I could get away with a gallon of wasabi ice cream (calling the attention of Executive Chef Ed Tuazon) I would gladly take it! As the evening wound down with lots of tea and even more laughter, I down my last stick of Dango and plan for my next gastronomic food trip. The Japanese Nights promotion is available for dinner at the Cafe Marco from July 24 to August 7. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @kennethkingong for more foodie finds, travel tips and happenings in, around, and beyond Durianburg.
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Miley: Britney ‘get it’
WHEN looking at Miley Cyrus’s transformation over the years from squeaky-clean teen to sexy -pop queen, it’s easy to compare her transition to that of a young Britney Spears. Similar to Cyrus’s “We Can’t Stop” video, Spears made jaws drop with her performances and videos in the early 2000s, so it makes sense that when Cyrus needs advice and understanding she turns to the pop princess.
In an interview with Huffington Post UK, Cyrus said she and Spears have bonded over being the subjects of constant media attention and scrutiny. “Everyone goes through a time in their life where they don’t want their picture taken every day,” Cyrus said. “She just never had that time where she could say, ‘I’m going through something right now and need to shut down.’ I also don’t have that, so it’s good
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Pinoy wins ‘The Apprentice Asia’ IN the finale of “The Apprentice Asia,” Jonathan Yabut stepped into the final board room meeting, unsure of himself and certain that rival Andrea Loh was sure to win. But before going in, AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes tapped him on his shoulder off-camera, and said, “You got this.” It filled him with the confidence, the reassurance he needed about his skills, to be able
to speak fluently during the final interview with Mr. AirAsia himself. Inside the board room, in what has to be the most tense moment of the whole season, Yabut shone. Being a skilled debater, he answered the questions swiftly without so much of a stutter. He felt good about how the last task went and was convinced that it was enough. “Entering the board room, alam ko malaki ang chance,” he said in
an interview. “And I really felt that we did a very good job. Akala ko talaga sobrang ganda ng ginawa namin...maganda ang auction at alam ko na hindi ganun kasinggilas ang ginawa ni Andrea,” he added. But everything came crashing down the moment Fernandes hesitated with his decision. “I’m changing my mind,” he said. After hearing those words, Yabut felt that he was going to be fired as Fernandes raised and pointed his finger at him. “Does that mean na pipiliin niya si Andrea kasi feeling ko ako na ang pipiliin niya?” Yabut asked himself. “Hindi lang siya nakita sa camera, pero ang sabi niya ‘Jonathan, you’re…’ akala ko sasabihin niya fired,” he confessed. But the Filipino almost couldn’t contain himself when he heard the opposite. “...hired,” continued Fernandes. And from that second on, Yabut, a Mansmith Young Market Masters awardee, a University of the Philippines’ graduate, a Filipino, became the first ever winner of The Apprentice Asia. “It’s cliché to say na maiiyak ako pero parang wow, this is it. It took me the next day to sink in na ako na ang first Apprentice Asia,” he said.
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the bite. You need not add spices to get that ‘sisig’ feel that we all crave for; the recipe is perfect on its own. Puto at Dinuguan Their puto is love. Packed with cheese and that undeniable ‘puto’ kick, this is how a puto cheese should be cooked – steamed, I mean. On the other hand, the dinuguan, according to another friend, is delicious and flavorful. The interplay of flavors and the combination of ingredients makes dish simply invigorating to the senses and the beyond. Pair them up or on their own, you will surely love them. Fresh Lumpia The nutty sauce makes all the difference. This dish is really simple; throw some freshly blanched vegetables, thinly chicken pieces and a fresh lumpia wrapper and you’re all set. Nevertheless, with their delectably nutty rich sauce, it makes it more than just a simple ‘lumpiang hubad’. It becomes a nostalgia of senses in a bite! Palabok aka ultimate Razon’s signature dish. This, together with the halo-halo, converted their once quaint trapal tindahan into an empire of memory and good food! Recalled by her grandson, Ian, patrons
would flock at their tindahan and eat early in the morning. From then on, there was no turning back. True enough, their palabok is delicious – no other word can better describe this. Try this and be glorified by its fruitful history. Halo-Halo Their all time best seller, I always love ending my day with a glass (or two) of this. Although not one with a bountiful of ingredients, their Halo-Halo is simply heaven on earth. The sweetness and creaminess interplays a notch higher from the usual halo-halo out there. More so, the leche flan adds intensity to this already uber-delicious dessert. So, if you are as hungry as I am, get up and head straight to Razon’s! Don’t forget to pack a hungry tummy, okay? Visit The Original Razon’s at the 4th floor of Gaisano Mall of Davao, beside Tealoco. Thank you, Sir Ian! Do you want to be a part of Davao’s Thursday habit? Send me your recipes, questions, suggestions and comments and be featured. If you are interested, then email me at bffsa457@gmail.com or visit www.chefroyale. com for more recipes. Happy Cooking!
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WO-TIME champion Iran served notice to the rest of the field, showing no mercy in a 115-25 conquest of Malaysia on Thursday in the opening match of the FIBA Asia Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Persian powerhouse threw the knockout punch right in the first period, when it outscored its opponent, 42-3. Iran only allowed a single field goal in the opening quarter, a three-pointer by guard Wen Keong Tong at the 7:28 mark.
After resting its starters in the second period, Iran ended the half with a 57-13 advantage. The onslaught continued in the third quarter, which Iran opened with a 33-0 run. Malaysia scored just two points in the period to trail by 76, 91-15, heading into the fourth quarter. Former Phoenix Suns center Hamed Haddadi had his way against the smaller Malaysian defenders, scoring 21 points in just 13 minutes. His backup Asghar Kardoust got a good workout
as well, posting 15 points for Iran, the champion of the 2007 and 2009 edition of the competition. Guard Hong Hoong Gan led Malaysia with 11 points. Iran is expected to encounter tougher opposition on Friday when it faces dangerous South Korea. Malaysia is not expected to get any relief in Group C, tagged the “Group of Death,” as it battles another Asian powerhouse China in its second assignment on Friday.
N 2011, Tab Baldwin masterminded the biggest upset of the FIBA Asia Championship, piloting the Jordan national men’s basketball team to an 88-84 shocker over two-time defending champion Iran in the quarterfinals. Under coach Baldwin, Jordan went on to eliminate the SMART-Gilas Pilipinas national team in the semifinals, 75-61, before giving China a scare in the
championship match. The Jordanians narrowly lost the final game, 70-69, to the Asian powerhouse. After being replaced as Jordan coach last year, Baldwin returned to coach in New Zealand. He worked with the Philippine team during its training tour in New Zealand last month, and has joined the squad for the FIBA Asia Championship in Manila. “Tab really enjoyed his
time working with us and we felt it, so we invited him to come over and see the tournament through with us,” Gilas assistant coach Josh Reyes told InterAKTV. Apart from coaching Jordan, Baldwin also has extensive international experience at the helm of New Zealand and Lebanon, giving him familiarity with the competition in the Asian tournament. (InterAKTV)
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Meet Gilas’secret weapon: ‘Iran Killer’ I GIANT IN THE PAINT. Iran’s Hamed Hadadi (light) rebounds and shoots over Malaysia’s Tian Yuan Kuek #11 and Hong Hoong Gan (dark).
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DOMINATION. Korea’s Lee Seun Jun slams against China’s Zhang Bo and Zhu Fangyu. (Below) Chinese Head Coach Panagiotis Giannakis couldn’t weave his magic from the bench. (Bottom) Korea’s Cho Sungmin drives against Liu Xiaoyu and Yi Jianlian. Nuki Sabio
CHINA COLLAPSES Koreans shock China in opening day upset
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OUTH Korea turned to suffocating defense to put the clamps on defending champion China to pull out a thrilling 63-59 upset on opening day of the FIBA Asia Championship on Thursday at the Mall of Asia Arena. China struggled all game against the South Korean defense, which turned the match into a low-scoring struggle using a variety of full-court traps and zone schemes. South Korea was still leading in the fourth quarter, 48-44, before former NBA player Yi Jianlian took over. He scored the next nine points for his team to help China grab a 53-52 advantage with 3:11 left in the game. Zhou Peng hit two free throws to give China a 55-52 cushion, before Kim Joo-sung
responded for South Korea with a three-point play over Yi to tie the game at 55-all at the 2:08 mark of the game. After the teams traded defensive stops, Kim got a crucial steal leading to China committing an unsportsmanlike foul on Donggeun Yang, who nailed two free throws for a 57-55 advantage. But South Korea squandered its extra possession, throwing the ball away. Zhu Fangyu nailed two free throws in the ensuing play to tie the game at 57-all with 40.5 seconds left. Cho Sungmin drew a foul on Zhu in the next play, hitting two charity baskets for a 59-57 lead with 31.5 seconds left. South Korea foiled China’s next set, and Cho scored two more free throws for a 61-57 lead with 21.5 seconds left.
China was not done, with Liu Xiaoxu drawing a foul and scoring on a drive to the basket. But the Chinese guard missed his bonus free throw, forcing China to foul South Korea once more. Donggeun nailed two more free throws, giving South Korea a 63-59 edge with 13.8 seconds left to ice the ballgame. Kim led South Korea with 15 points, while Cho and Donggeun added 12 and 11, respectively. Yi posted 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead China, which missed all 14 of its three-point attempts during the game. South Korea is up for another test on Friday when it takes on Iran in continuing Group C action, while China will battle minnow Malaysia earlier in the day.