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EAGLE DOLL. A Philippine Eagle doll with traditional Barong Tagalog is but one of the limited edition Philippine Eagle Collectibles by renowned designer Renee Salud now on display at the lobby of the Marco Polo Davao as part of the 15th Philippine Eagle Week celebration. Lean Daval Jr.

DBM ON PORK LIMITATIONS:

‘For your district only’ BY NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO With a report from EMILORD CASTROMAYOR

OR your district only. That’s one of the limitations on the use of the controversial Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Central Office. The DBM clarified that there is a standing policy imposed by the President Aquino to limit PDAF -supported projects to the legislative districts of members of Congress. The DBM’s Central Office public information division yesterday answered queries

sent by Edge Davao on the issue of allocating lawmaker’s PDAF to districts outside their territorial representation. The DBM clarification was made in the wake of reports that Davao City second district Rep. Mylene Garcia-Albano spent P9.45 million of her so-called pork barrel fund in the province of Isabela as stated in the 2012 report of the DBM. The crossover allocation became a controversial issue due to Garcia-Albano’s relationship by affinity to former

FFOR YOUR,10

HEADWEAR. A bald man browses through baseball caps sold at a trade fair inside the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Center in Mankilam, Tagum City. Lean Daval Jr.

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City finds ‘pork’ use ambiguous

By GREGORIO G. DELIGERO

greg@edgedavao.net

HILE other government agencies and non-government organizations feasted insatiably on the pork barrel of senators and congressmen, the ambiguities on project beneficiaries and limitations set by existing laws caught the local government of Davao City in a bind on how to utilize funds coursed through the local coffers as early as 2003. As of June 30, 2013, a total of P74.52 million coming from Priority Development Assistance Funds

(PDAF) were released by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to Davao City, but 70.95 percent or P52.88 million of the total available funds have remained undisbursed. “We are not at liberty to spend the budget in the absence of instructions or communication from senators and congressmen on what their intentions are, where these funds would be used and who are their preferred beneficiaries,” said Jo Ann L. Esguerra, chief of the

PICTURE PERFECT. A hotel guest takes photographs of Philippine Eagle Marik-

Kan-apo in 1995 and is currently included in the natural pairing program at

portrait on display as part of the 15th Philippine Eagle Week celebration the Philippine Eagle Center in Calinan. Lean Daval Jr. FCITY FINDS, 10 it’s at the lobby of the Marco Polo Davao yesterday. Marikit was found in Mount

DA: Sid’s ‘pork’ Aussie’s apology useless fully liquidated A By EJ FERNANDEZ and EMILORD P. CASTROMAYOR

GRICULTURE Secretary Proceso Alcala said that the projects funded by the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) of Davao City Rep. Isidro T. Ungab were fully implemented and validated not just by statements under oath but also by pictures. Alcala made the statement virtually clearing Ungab of wrongdoing in his PDAF during the hearing on the proposed national budget for 2014 by the House committee on appropriations headed by Ungab. Alcala attended the hearing to defend his de-

partment’s P79-billion budget for 2014. He said the DA had stopped accepting pork barrel funds in 2010 and 2011, but the practice resumed upon the request of lawmakers and the advice of the Department of Budget and Management. Alcala said the DA had processed the release of P44 million in PDAF funds of representatives to the Kaupdanan para sa Mangunguma Foundation, Inc. (KMFI), a non-government organization earlier linked to businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles, who controlled several NGOs allegedly found to have

FDA: SID’S, 10

USTRALIAN Michael Hatcher’s public apology after being charged with direct assault by Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte following a road rage incident Wednesday “is useless”, according to Duterte’s lawyer, Alexis Lumbatan. Lumbatan told this reporter Thursday that any public apology coming from the Australian treasure hunter will be rendered useless as the case was already submitted to the Department of Justice. “I do not have personal knowledge of his public apology, but I was able to talk to the vice mayor last night, informing him that

a public apology as issued by the Australian national,” Lumbatan said, adding, “The problem is, the case is already with the Department of Justice.” City Prosecution Office chief Raul Bendigo told Edge that they would prosecute the case based on the evidence submitted by the parties. The inquest proceedings will take at least 48 hours to resolve. “We have still to find out whether there is probable cause to charge him,” said Bendigo, adding that Fiscal Victoriano Bello would handle the case. “There are cases in which desistance won’t be entertained, like carnapping, for instance,”he said .

If a case filed in court is for frustrated murder and two cases for direct assault, Hatcher has the right to post bail -- P200,000 for frustrated murder and P12,000 each for direct assault for his temporary liberty . However, he if he fails to attend court hearings, his bail bond will be cancelled.” Another issue that prevents Hatcher from settling the case out of court is that the complainant is the Philippine government since the offended party is a public official, according to Lumbatan. “The direct assault charge filed by the vice mayor is classified as crime against a public of-

ficer,” Lumbatan said, “it’s not personal to the complainant. It cannot be settled or mediated because Mr. Hatcher offended the government of Davao City when he allegedly assaulted a public officer.” Vice Mayor Duterte will no longer be the complainant; he will become the witness to a crime against a public officer. If he accepts the apology, it will be just a matter of peace of mind,” Lumbatan said. “If the VM decides to continue with the deportation case against the Aussie, the case should be filed with the Bureau of Immigration in Manila

FAUSSIE’S, 10

Fake fertilizer ring charged By EMILORD P. CASTROMAYOR

CAPS WILL DO. The National Helmet Law for motorcycle riders is strictly implemented in Davao City but not in other cities in Mindanao like Tagum City, where a motorcycle rider and his passengers can drive with mere baseball caps as protection. Lean Daval Jr.

HE Department of Justice in Manila has indicted a Davao businessman for violation of Section 168 of Re[ublic Act 8293, a.k.a. Unfair Competition for adulterating fertilizer products. Mari Elvira B. Herrera, assistant state prosecutor of the DOJ filed the case on Tuesday before the Regional Trial of Court Branch 10, Davao City against the accused, Lyndon U. Teves, owner of Abuno Trading located on Rosemary St., Agdao, Davao City but not registered by the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority. He is charged with acting in conspiracy with Edgar Calledo, owner of a warehouse at the Davao Golden Century compound in Ma-a, this city, to deceive fertilizer users , farmer consumers and the general public.

The accused of adulterating Amigo Planters-labeled Muriate of Potash fertilizer products of La Filipina Uygongco Corporation, represented by its lawyer Gerald Jone Uygongco.

Herrera recommended that the accused pay P90,000.000 for unfairly competing with La Filipina Uygongco Corporation’s original and genuine Amigo Planters labeled fertilizer products. Calledo is the suspected leader in the mixing, rescaling, and resacking of suspected adulterated fertilizer products inside a warehouse in Maa, Davao City. Seized in the raids were thousands of sacks of fake ammonium sulfate, ammonium phosphate,

FFAKE, 10

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SARANGANI PROVINCE

TAGUM CITY

More tourism infrastructure eyed

OPENING. Tagum City Mayor Allan Rellon bangs the agong signaling the start of the month-long UGMAD Festival last August 28, 2013 at the Rotary Park. [Leo Timogan/CIO Tagum]

Ugmad Festival formally opens F

ARMERS and fisherfolks in Tagum City are now in focus as this city’s local government led by Mayor Allan Rellon formally opened its month-long UGMAD Festival 2013 last August 28, 2013 at the Rotary Park. Anchored on the theme, “Uma Gamiton, Mag-uuma atong Dayegon,” UGMAD features various agriculture-related activities such as agri-trade fair, farmer’s market, durian trade fair, garden show, fish-catching competition, dog show and the best native lechon competition. Aside from the competitions and trade fairs which will be mostly held at the Rotary Park, farmers will be undergoing series

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of fora and caucus, farming technical demonstrations and product presentations, among others. Rellon led Tagumeños in the opening on the city’s month-long and comprehensive festival focused on agriculture as it seeks to recognize the contribution of the agriculture sector in the society. “We want to change the cycle where farmers will now be given primary importance as they are our partners in achieving food security,” he told the audience in a speech during the opening program. Rellon shared before farmers gathered during the opening program his administration’s comprehensive plan for the agriculture sec-

tor as incorporated in his EAGLE WINGS Program, one of which is helping farmers not only in the production but also in the marketing of their agricultural products. “Although Tagum is a highly-urbanizing city, the focus is now being given to the farmers who are producing our food,” Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo P. del Rosario said who lauded the efforts of the local government for pursuing a program that recognizes the farmers’ contribution to the community. Kicking-off the UGMAD festivities is the Carroza y Pintados de Carabao where carabaos painted with intricate designs paraded along major thoroughfares in the city, along with the carroza

fully loaded with fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products. 11 carabaos from different barangays participated in the event, which was topped by Barangay Madaum (1st placer), Barangay Pagsabangan (2nd placer) and Barangay Bincungan (3rd Placer) for the pintados competition. Barangay San Miguel bagged the 1st place for the carroza competition, followed by Barangay Magdum and Barangay Cuambogan as 2nd and 3rd placers, respectively. The UGMAD Festival, mainly organized by the City Agriculture Office and the City Tourism Office, runs until September 27 this year. [Louie Lapat/CIO Tagum]

Students employment program launched T

HE provincial government of South Cotabato has set aside around P500,000 for the salaries and incentives of the initial beneficiaries of its year-round Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES). Zenaida Duron, human resource and public employment service officer, said Thursday a total of 123 working college students were selected for the program, which is being implemented for the first time by the local government. She said the beneficia-

ries, who were described as “poor but deserving students,” were deployed last week in various departments and offices of the provincial government. Duron said the beneficiaries will render service for a maximum of 52 days and will receive a salary of P270 a day or a total pay of P14,040 for the whole duration of the program. The salary rate was based on the prevailing minimum basic pay for workers in the region that was earlier set in a wage order issued by the Re-

gional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board. “Around P162 or 60 percent of the beneficiaries’ salaries will be shouldered by the provincial government and will be paid directly to the school they were enrolled while the remaining P108 or 40 percent will be be paid by the Department of Labor and Employment,” she said. Duron said that beneficiaries or students who have availed of the program for 20 days during the recent summer vacation will only render 32

days of equivalent work starting this month until December 23. “Since these beneficiaries are in school, they are required to render at least four hours of continuous work, depending on their availability and academic schedules, during week days,” she said. Meantime, aside from the initial 123 beneficiaries, the official said at least 150 more will soon be absorbed by some private establishments, specifically shopping malls, as part of the program’s implementation.[PNA]

HE Department of Tourism (DOT) in Region 12 is pushing for the implementation of various tourism infrastructure projects in parts of Sarangani Province in a bid to enhance the area’s tourism potentials. Nelly Nita Dillera, DOT Region 12 director, said they have endorsed the funding of several road projects and tourism-related facilities in the province to help prepare the area for the influx of more of more domestic and foreign visitors or tourists. She said these projects, which will be implemented in collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Highways, covers tourism areas within the Sarangani-General Santos City cluster. The official said the proposed projects include the upgrading of barangay and municipal roads through the designing and implementation of combined farm-to-market, tourism roads and bridges upgrading program; installation of directional signs to tourist destinations and sites; improvement of public transportation services to tourist destinations and sites; establishment of souvenir shops and tourism show-

cases at the provincial capitol in Alabel town; development of a passenger terminal building at the port of Glan, among others. Dillera said the province plays a major role as far as Region 12’s tourism industry is concerned being the first tourism destination of choice by most visitors that have been flocking to Region 12 or the Soccsksargen Region. Region 12 comprises the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, North Cotabato and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Tacurong, Kidapawan and Cotabato. She said their latest assessment showed that the bulk of visiting airline passengers arriving through the city airport usually pick Sarangani as their initial destination. “General Santos City is considered as the gateway. The biggest bulk of passengers coming in the Region is through Gensan and normally, the first destination would be Sarangani,” she said in a statement. Dillera said the DOT-12 is presently assisting the province in the crafting of its tourism development strategic action plan. [PNA]

Public urged to report complaints on Pantawid

HE Department of Social Welfare and Development encourages the public to help by reporting anomalies, disparities or inconsistencies with regards to the implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. In an interview, DSWD OIC Regional Director Priscilla Razon said that complaints and grievances will be duly investigated. The director urged those who know something about the inconsistencies to come forward and help speed up the investigation. “In Pantawid Pamilya, like any other programs, there is always a margin of error. The DSWD, however, exercises transparency and accountability to correct mistakes and further improve program implementation,” she added. The program has always been keen in encouraging beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries to voice out their concerns. They can forward queries and complaints to their City/ Municipal Links assigned in their respective baran-

gays. The complainant, however, must ensure that the correct and detailed information are provided to the City/Municipal Link so as to fast-track the resolution of the complaint. Complainants may also visit the Pantawid Pamilya Regional Program Management Office at DSWD Compound, Suazo Street, Davao City or call tel nos. (082) 227-1964 /226-2857 local 416. They can also email their concerns to the following email addresses pantawidp a m i lya . f o 1 1 @ g m a i l . com or fo11@dswd.gov. ph. Another easier option is through the Grievance Hotline. Complainants may text their questions and complaints to the Grievance Hotline at 0918-9122813 by following the format Pantawid Pamilya <space> your name <slash> address <slash> complaint (ex. Pantawid Pamilya Juan Dela Cruz/Davao City/Wala ko sa payroll). [DSWD/Sheryll Jane B. Sanico]

4 THE ECONOMY EDGEDAVAO

Stat Watch

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

7.1 1st Qtr 2013

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

7.8 1st Qtr 2013

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

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

8. Interest Rates 4/

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

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

P 41.14 Apr 2013

12. Stocks Composite Index 6/

6,847.5 Mar 2013

13. Consumer Price Index 2006=100

132.8 Apr 2013

14. Headline Inflation Rate 2006=100

2.6 Apr 2013

15. Core Inflation Rate 2006=100

3.1 Apr 2013

16. Visitor Arrivals

418,108 Feb 2013

17. Underemployment Rate 7/

20.9% Jan 2013

18. Unemployment Rate 7/

7.1% Jan 2013

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

2013

2012

2011

40.67 40.73

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

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

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PHL setting up more measures to sustain strong growth pace F

INANCE Secretary Cesar Purisima on Thursday vowed to push for continued improvement of the Philippines’ fiscal space to increase infrastructure investments and sustain the country’s strong growth momentum. This after the National Statistics Coordination Board (NSCB) announced the service sector-driven 7.5 percent output of the domestic economy from April to June 2013, higher than yearago’s 6.3 percent. This is higher than full-year growth target of six to seven percent but lower than the 7.7 percent in the previous quarter. In the first half, the growth, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), rose to 7.6 percent, higher than year-ago’s 6.4 percent. Purisima said the robust domestic growth was achieved “amid volatility in global markets.” “This performance is the best evidence that fundamentally, the Philippine economy is moving from strength to greater strength despite the volatile global envi-

ronment,” he said. The Finance chief stressed that “this 6th straight quarter of growth above six percent makes a strong case to differentiate the Philippines from other emerging market countries, which tend to be resource-driven and export-dependent.” Purisima said he is confident that market players will recognize the strong fundamentals of the country “including our strong external position and banking system, stable inflation, and a well-managed fiscal position.” “All of this is topped by a reform-oriented political leadership with a very strong mandate. Going forward, we will strive to sustain our economic strengths by continuing to increase fiscal space to further accelerate infrastructure investments. We will also push for key reforms to improve the investment environment and continue the fight against corruption, revenue leakages, and vested interests that prevent the Philippines from reaching its full potential,” he added. [PNA]

BY THE NUMBERS PHL matched C hina’s

7.5 percent growth in the se cond quarter and slower than the

7.7 percent

revised growth recorded in the first.

SOURCE: NSCB

Trade-dependent Asian economies more vulnerable to financial risks T

HE Philippines is among the few Asian countries that are less sensitive to any growth-related developments in major economies, a Standard & Poor’s (S&P) report said. The S&P’s Ratings Services report entitled “South and Southeast Asian economies Grapple with Growth and External Financing Risks” noted that fears for another financial crisis in the region has surfaced as capital flights continue to hurt stock markets and currencies in Asia. ”We believe the road ahead will be rocky. The strength of policy response is likely to determine the ex-

tent of economic damage,” it said. The on-going volatility in global financial market has resulted to the cut in growth forecasts for several economies. For one, S&P revised downwards its growth forecast for Emerging Asia to 6.1 percent from 6.6 percent for 2013 and to 6.5 percent from 6.9 percent for 2014. And although some economies like India and Indonesia are greatly affected by the sell-off in emerging Asia on the back of possible tapering of the US Federal Reserve’s US$ 85 billion monthly bond purchases within the year economies that are domesti-

cally driven are less affected, the report said. Using “growth beta” or an economy’s sensitivity to growth of gross domestic product in other economies or regions as a gauge, the report said “not surprisingly the smaller, more open, more trade-dependent economies” ain Asia, such as Singapore and Hong Hong, have higher growth betas, or risks to growth.” “In contrast, the largest more domestically driven economies such as China, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines have lower growth betas,” it said. The report explained that “external financing risks

arise from the financing mix of domestic investment and growth.” It said economies that have current account deficits and savings that are not sufficient to support growth and investment need to borrow externally. “In times of normal risk appetite, this dependency may not be a problem. However, when markets become risk averse, economies with current account deficits often find themselves facing external financing pressure,” it said identifying these pressures as the weak currencies, shorter tenor for debt and higher borrowing cost among others. [PNA]

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5 PROPERTY

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Northpoint’s 4 tower to break ground Saturday th

IVERPOOL, the 4th and tallest building of Northpoint, Vista Residences’ landmark condo development in Davao, will break ground on August 31 to signal the start of its much-awaited construction. “We’re pleased to announce that building Liverpool will soon commence to cater to the growing demand for condo units at Northpoint, Davao’s premier address,” said Marlon B. Escalicas, Camella Davao GM. Liverpool will tower at 15-storeys high and will bear distinctly green features that provide a pleasant living experience to its homeowners. As a green building, it is designed to principles of green architecture that do not have a degrading impact to the environment. Liverpool has architectural elements that harness the natural breeze to enter the building and expel hot air, creating a pleasant and cool temperature inside the structure and promoting ex-

cellent indoor air quality. Its hundreds of imported Caribbean pine trees also add to the refreshing ambiance of the whole condo property. The cooler interior temperature will make the environment in each condo unit more pleasant and provides a healthier and more comfortable living space for unit owners. It also lessens the need for air-conditioning, saving energy and providing savings from power bills. The ground breaking will be heralded with a motorcade at 9 a.m.around major city streets, followed by a Holy Mass at Northpoint’s clubhouse, Wakefield Manor. Ground breaking ceremonies will start at 11 a.m. with the attendance of Camella officials and staff, contractors, brokers, agents, Northpoint homeowners, buyers, and special guests. To accommodate investor buyers of Northpoint, Camella will also open an Investors Day at Wakefield Manor after the groundbreaking cer-

emony. Camella will make the affair more exciting with free face-painting for kids and adults alike, and a picnic and pool party open to buyers, visitors, and guests. The festivity will stretch down to the evening where an Investors Night will be held at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., replete with cocktails, barbecue, and a program that will feature a Camella AVP and an acoustic band to provide entertainment. While the pool party continues into the night, exciting games await buyers and guests who stand to win big prizes and other freebies and giveaways. Camella will also make the home purchase more appealing to homebuyers with its buyers promo offering outright discounts as high as P750,000 on a Liverpool condo unit. Down payment has been made easier at only 15% payable in 34 months. Home purchases are also eligible for Camella appliance giveaways and free pool passes for five at Wakefield

Manor’s salinated wellness pool. Northpoint offers the best value proposition for its buyers with its premier address and world-class facilities and amenities. The condo property is also under the professional management of a property management team that takes care of its security and maintenance, and provides other value-added

services such as tenant selection and rental of condo units. This British colonial themed condo community will also have its own lifestyle center, a commercial development that will have specialty stores, coffee shops, a supermarket, highend retail stores, and restaurants that will surround the White House, a fine dining

restaurant offering Asian fusion cuisine that is fast rising as a favourite among Davaoenos and visitors alike. More information is available at Camella offices at Delgar Bldg., JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada, telephone 295-3973, http://www.camella.com.ph/, like “Camella Official” on Facebook and follow “@CamellaOfficial” on Twitter.

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EDITORIAL

Napoles: what matters now

ANET Lim-Napoles, the alleged brains behind the P10-billion pork barrel scam, was as of this writing, expected to occupy her temporary home away from home, one with real iron bars, in a Makati City jail. The latest addition to the list of millionaires is being held without bail while awaiting another “trial of the century”.She spent the night before in a detention facility at the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters in Camp Crame. At Crame she had gone through the usual process all accused of a crime are subjected to, her mug shots taken along with her fingerprints. We would not be even surprised if all of a sudden she goes down sick and had to be admitted to the hospital and be declared under hospital arrest. That’s not far-fetched. We do have high profile subjects with criminal charges locked inside the comforts of the hospital bed. These days, the fastest vehicle to evade jail stays would be through a wheelchair

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in the same manner as former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and other prominent respondents. Napoles looked stressed when she was taken mug shots at Camp Crame. Gone was her sophisticated look. So it’s not impossible that she too would succumb to stress and get sick that would require medical attention. Even before that happens, it is already intriguing to note that the police had to check her jail in Makati, as well as the President’s fetching her when she surrendered the other night. For what reason the police checked Napoles’ new residence bewilders us. Did they check the aircon, bed, or comfort room? Oh well, of all other things, the most important matter for now is to make sure that Napoles is in harmonic tune and her voice box clear when she starts singing the names of her cohorts in this “mother of all scams.” That’s about the only thing that matters now.

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Rule out the pork barrel

: What 10-letter English word best describes our pork-loving political animals in Congress? A: THICK-FACED (kapal muks). A former political animal, who is now an ordinary civic animal, said few days ago, that only Congress can abolish the pork barrel (PDAF). He is right. The power to appropriate money belongs to Congress. Now, most of the members of Congress won’t abolish the pork barrel despite its wide-scale misuse. So, What’s the next best thing that we, the sovereign people, could do? Well, I suggest that we do what Miriam Santiago once, in a fleeting moment of seeming lunacy, called for a Filipino to play hero by bombing the Senate building when every member is present, including herself. Let’s look for a volunteer suicide bomber who would bomb the Batasan Pambansa when the Lower House has a 100 percent attendance. Perhaps, a convict-

ed plunderer could do the honors. P-Noy’s chief mouthpiece, Edwin Lacierda, told Palace reporters that Malacañan is on the same side as the protesters. Well, if that is so, Malacañan people should join the Million Signatures Campaign without delay. Franklin Drilon, the pork-looking Senate chief, who defends the constitutional power of lawmakers to identify projects to benefit t heir constituents asks: “What is the difference if a member of Congress identifies projects and if…a bishop does this?” Well, Frank, there is a whale of a difference. When a bishop identifies a

project, he has in mind the welfare of the people. Now, when a lawmaker identifies a project, he has in mind a contractor-friend who will bid for the project, and when that contractor wins the bid, he has in mind his lawmaker-friend. Kuha mo, your honor? Lest we forget, here’s the official definition of pork and pork barrel according to The American Heritage Dictionary: PORK (slang) – Government funds, appointments, or benefits dispensed or enacted by politicians to gain favor with their constituents. PORK BARREL (slang) – A government project or appropriation that yields jobs or other benefits to a specific locale and patronage opportunities to its political representative. oooOooo Noynoy insists that the pork barrel is a necessary evil. Wrong. It is evil, period. And is never necessary.

Doubtful police clarification

AILURE TO STAMP OUT ILLEGAL GAMBLING – Now it can be told. The police are losing its war against all forms of illegal gambling. This is precisely the reason the high incidence of illegal gambling is cause for alarm to the religious sector, moralist groups and civil society as a whole. Illegal gambling just like prohibited drug truly is a threat to society. Even so, I think it must be even precise to say that illegal gambling is a social problem associated with joblessness and abject poverty. The acquired gambling habit is a nationwide trait and Davao City has its own share of the problem. Cockfight, mahjong, card games like tong-its and pusoy, jueteng, masiao, hantak, and the exceptionally popular “lasttwo numbers game – name it we have it. Just look at the problems the police and other law enforcement agencies are having in dealing with illegal gambling and several unlawful but highly-profitable business transactions. There is a widespread belief that the Philippine National Police (PNP) did not exert maximum effort to minimize if not totally eradicate illegal gambling activities all over the country. Authorities had been dealing with the social menace for decades, which is considered a pastime deeply rooted in the Filipino culture. What do the police do now? For the more alarmed and worried groups, they assailed that the failure to curb illegal gambling is reflective of the PNP’s inefficiency and incompetence in performing their job to say the least. Cross sections of society have difficulty trusting the police establishment when they saw the war against illegal gambling and various forms of illicit undertakings losing its intensity because of lack of collective leadership. When competence and credibility become an issue, the police organization must face questions about its trustworthiness in dealing with unlawful activities aside from maintaining peace and security. Of course, if you are a police official try-

ing to protect your area of responsibility from mounting brickbats and criticism due to the unabated illegal gambling operations, public sentiment and convincing explanation are the setbacks. It is rather strange that one ranking police officer in the locality explained they’ve been having difficulties to track down illegal gambling operations notably the popular “Last 2” numbers game because the people involved now shifted to guerilla-type procedure. The new scheme using text messages to finalize an illegal gambling deal reportedly rendered the police force with no evidence to prove that “Last 2” ever exists. Although some would accept such doubtful explanation, many likewise would think that the police was able to make pronouncements that negatively affected their war-on-gambling readiness status. The justification that the “hit and run” illegal gambling method adopted by dubious financiers is causing the police problems was disgusting and demeaning, but above all – unacceptable. Moreover, some even say the police should stop the practice of arresting only the “small fry” while allowing the “bigfish” to remain scot-free. Simply put, the “Last 2” bet collectors and lowly coordinators are only making ways to earn a living while big-time and “untouchable” financiers are doing illegal but highly lucrative business venture - tax-free. Let’s face it: The lack of personnel and scarcity of funds for intelligence and surveillance operations have always been the reasons of the police force as among the causes of their failure to minimize if not to-

tally stamp out illegal undertakings such as gambling and drugs. Take note gentlemen, those are worn-out and oft-repeated statements. Please amuse the aghast and disgusted people with new, fresh alibis. Then again, people in the city should not complain too much. Other police units have it more difficult to stop illegal gambling in their turfs than the local police do. While it was gratifying to hear those non-ending pledges of the police to eradicate the unlawful venture, we should not ignore the fact that the war against it requires guts and the use of every possible means. What is of greater concern to the anti-gambling groups right now is that they were deeply troubled by the current situation and urge authorities to ask the citizens whether the plan to totally eliminate illegal gambling will change the scenario? The answer is no: It would only intensify. You can just see the confusion in society. What we have is a big difference between what the government is doing and what it has been telling the people. Ordinary people in the streets are totally disgusted because the government authorized gambling operations which is manage by Pagcor and cater only to the rich and the elite while in the same vein the police is mandated to run after poor gamesters who patronized illegal numbers game as their way to earn a living to support their families. What an irony! Here again you can just imagine the discrepancy. Everybody who engaged in smalltime gambling are deemed violating the law while casino habitués are considered generous for patronizing the government-run gambling operations. The problem is so deep-rooted that it obliterated the fabric of society. Gambling per se is bad whether legal or illegal. For the record, it’s only in the country that government operates and legalized a gambling business. The same goes true with Monaco, but it is a monarchy, not a democratic administration. Well, it’s more fun gambling in the Philippines!

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West mustn’t rush into Syrian conflict COMMENTARY BY HUGO DIXON

(2nd of two parts)

HOSE advocating immediate action say delaying will just mean more people will be killed. But over 100,000 people have already been killed in Syria, with many atrocities on all sides of the civil war. These have allegedly included castrating a boy and eating the heart of a dead enemy. Last week’s chemical weapons attack, which may have killed around 1,000 people, is gruesome but not obviously more heinous than much of what has gone before. What makes the use of chemical weapons special is that, as Kerry put it, the civilised world decided long ago that they must not be used at all. This means that a failure to punish their use by Assad might amount to a green light for others to use them in future. But still, it’s necessary to have proof. Even if proof can be produced, military intervention must be aimed at punishing Assad – not at trying to swing the civil war in a particular direction. Early on in the conflict, it was possible to say that the rebels were the good guys and Assad was the bad guy. But now al Qaeda and other extremist groups have joined the rebels. While some advocates of intervention think the West should supply sophisticated weapons to the remaining moderates, there’s a great risk that arms will fall into the wrong hands and moderates will become extremists. Meanwhile, the West rightly doesn’t have the stomach for putting troops on the ground, following the disasters of Iraq and Afghanistan. Western powers would need to be crystal clear about the purpose of any intervention. The aim would be to punish the use of chemical weapons to avoid a precedent being set, not to try to help those suffering in this ghastly civil war. If we are really motivated by humanitarian feelings, there are other things we can do. We should give much more aid to the 1.7 million Syrians who have already registered as refugees and the countless others who haven’t. We should support anything resembling civil society in Syria. While it may not have any chance of achieving much in the near future, it will be needed when the war ends. Finally, we should give as much help as possible to neighbouring countries such as Lebanon which risks getting engulfed in the conflict. The West should do all this, whether or not it launches a military strike.

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Western powers would need to be crystal clear about the purpose of any intervention. The aim would be to punish the use of chemical weapons to avoid a precedent being set, not to try to help those suffering in this ghastly civil war.

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For your..FFROM 1 Isabela Rep. Rodolfo Albano, her father-in-law. Her husband Rodolfo III is now the incumbent congressman of Isabela. “President Benigno Aquino imposed a policy in the Department of Budget and Management to limit PDAF- supported projects to the districts of their respective representatives,” the DBM information office said. DBM clarified that there was no policy in the past administration that explicitly prohibited legislators from using their PDAF in other districts, the DBM said, prompt-

ing lawmakers to allocate funds in off-territory districts. In the past, lawmakers extend allocation of their pork barrel fund to off-territory districts. It was only during the time of President Aquino that the practice was reportedly stopped. The DBM Central Office, however, did not provide the executive order or legal basis of the new policy on PDAF limitations. The other day, Garcia clarified that she did not give funds to Isabela but merely exchanged the same amount. The controversial allocation was the result of an ex-

change or “swap” of her P9.45 million budget for “soft” projects in her district with that of exactly the same amount (P9.45M) for “hard” projects in the PDAF of Isabela’s former Rep. Rodolfo Albano. Garcia-Albano said that the P9.45M-allocation for her district went to 10 “hard projects,” seven of which were finished and issued certificates of completion, another two have been finished but have yet to be issued certificates of completion while the 10th project is undergoing corrective by a contractor.

channeled the PDAF funds to private pockets. The DA secretary said that after the P10-billion pork barrel scam broke out, the department started an investigation in the PDAF-funded projects that were channeled to KMFI, adding that the investigation report would be made public next week. Alcala said that aside from appropriations commit-

tee chair Ungab, four other congressmen channeled their pork barrel funds to KMFI. They are An Waray Party list Rep. Neil Montejo, Masbate Rep. Scott Davies Lanete, former Camarines Sur Rep. Arnulfo Fuentebella and Oriental Mindoro Rep. Reynaldo Umali. Ungab asked Alcala during the hearing yesterday if his projects were imple-

mented, or were ghost projects. The Agriculture secretary said they were fully implemented, validated by sworn statements, backed with pictures and werefully liquidated. Alcala actually reiterated what Ungab has been saying in media interviews and television appearances in Manila. AMA/EPC

after the criminal proceedings here in Davao City. The Aussie will have to face the charges here. If he is guilty, he will have to

serve his sentence before deportation,” Lumbatan said. Hatcher is detained at the Talomo police station

even as he gas not filed any counter charge against the vice mayor and his party despite his announced intention to do so.

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plans and programs division of the Office of the City Planning and Development Coordinator (OCPDC). Documents obtained by Edge Davao show that nearly 70 percent or P36.22 million of the remaining balance is classified as “unimplemented or for implementation” while only P12.65 million or 23.92 percent are “still ongoing.” The process of releasing PDAF allocations starts with a senator or congressman making a request for the release of his or her allocation with a list of proposed projects to be included in the menu specified in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA). After receiving the request, the DBM makes sure that the project list conforms with the menu in the budget law. The DBM will then release the funds to the implementing agency identified by the lawmaker, who is furnished a copy of the release document or Special Allotment Release Order (SARO). In releasing the funds to Davao City, the DBM indicates in the SAROs the amount, the proponent senator or congressman, the budget and corresponding check number and the name of the project or program. In many instances, however, there are no identified specific beneficiaries, making it difficult for the local government to utilize the funds, according to Esguerra. “The local government did not ask for the funds, so we have no idea where to utilize them,” she said. Section 3.3 of the National Budget Circular provides that Local Government Units “shall take up releases charged against PDAF as trust accounts in their books of account.” On the other hand, Section 309 of the Local Government Code also provides that “a trust fund shall only be used for specific purpose for which it was created or for which in came into the possession of the LGU.” With these restrictions, Esguerra said the local government is obliged to implement only the projects identified in the specific Saro. “Usually barangay of-

ficials, cooperatives and councilors who requested for the PDAF would make follow-ups on their projects. We have no problem with that as we could easily present the availability of the funds. Our difficulty lies in a PDAF which no one claims,” she said. Engr. Chona Arocha, chief of planning and programming division of the City Engineer’s Office shares the same views. She cited as example the P2.5 million-PDAF of Sen. Teofisto Guingona used in the rehabilitation of the Calinan Police Station which is now 85 percent complete. It was the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) which asked for program of work and eventual project implementation. Another case was the P1.5 million-PDAF of Quezon Province Rep. Lorenzo Tañada used in the rehabilitation of Datu Loho Creek in Ma-a which is now completed after the barangay captain requested for its implementation. “There is no problem implementing the PDAF as long as the actual beneficiaries exist or asked for its implementation,” Arocha said. In an Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM) issued earlier this year, the Commission on Audit (COA) noted that unimplemented projects funded out of the PDAF “deprived the constituents of development benefits that may have been obtained had the projects been implemented.” In 2011, the city government utilized as source of funds for Supplemental Budget 1 the unutilized PDAF covering years as early as 1999 up to 2010 totaling P25.08 million. These funds were not programmed for specific projects but allotted for “various priority development programs” general term. Still, many of the unimplemented PDAF allocations are so specific such as the P1.5 million of former Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimemtel which named the Regional Trial Court for its enhancement project, the P1 million of Sen. Franklin M. Drilo which named brgy. Carmen, Baguio as the location of a multi-purpose building and the P200,000 of former Akbayan Partylist Rep. Mario

Joyo Aguja which named the Kahayag Foundation as the project recipient. The SAROs of these funds were made available as early as 2004 but nobody from the named beneficiaries made follow-ups for the project implementation. Since the purpose of the allocations is specific, Esguerrra said the local government is constrained from utilizing the funds deposited under the trust fund accounts to other objects of expenditures. “There are existing laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the release and utilization of PDAF that we have to strictly follow,” she said.

urea, muriate of potash, and monosodium sulfate salt. Based on the report published last year, Director Samuel Pagdilao, head of the Philippine National Police (PNP)-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), said they conducted separate operations after his men located the safehouses of

the syndicate in several farmhouses in Davao City, Kapalong and Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte; Pikit and Kabacan in North Cotabato, and Isulan, Sultan Kudarat. The gang’s modus operandi, he said, is to mix salt with pure fertilizer products sold for more proﬁt to farmers throughout Mindanao.

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 27th day of August 2013 at Davao City.

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Petition for Approval of Sale and Transfer of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ-DUAL Ordinary Regular Service ROMEO C. CARILLO, Petitioner-Vendor

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NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioners request authority for the Approval of Sale and Transfer executed by ROMELIO C. CARILLO in favor of ARIEL D. MORALES of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Equipment issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ-DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: BAGUIO DISTRICT ROUTE and for cargoes as dual service from said to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate is still valid and subsisting up to September 28, 2014. NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on SEPTEMBER 16, 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.

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Canines conquer the ramp at Dog Congress

By ATHENA JILLIAN BRAVO

AKE way for the new queens and king of the runway. And they walk on four legs. NCCC Mall in partnership with the office of the City Veterinarian staged the 2013 Hardwaremaxx Dog Congress over the weekend where “fashionista” canines walked the ramp in their glamorous outfit much to the delight of the highly-appreciative crowd who filled the mall’s activity area to watch the rare breed of ramp models. With 21 entries in the fashion show contest donning their casual and cultural attire, one entry stood out the most-a cocker spaniel named Mochi “The Material Girl” owned by Jay-ar Estacio. Mochi won a most of the awards at stake in the competition making her the star of the night. She ran away with the special awards such as The Most Fashionista award, Best in Costume, Biggest Dog and Maxx choice award. Mochi brought heat to the runway with her bee casual attire and very unique cultural outfit pieced together by Estacio. Another crowd favorite was Gretel, a 6-month old chihuahua owned by a young boy named Von Kerbie Villar. Gretel was 2nd runner up in the fashion show and was given special awards like the crowd pleaser award and the

smallest dog award. Gretel also caught everyone’s attention with her cultural outfit together with the 3rd runner up shih tzu Kobe owned by Reynald Desamero. The Dog Congress was the fourth and the biggest event staged in the NCCC Mall with its series of activities such as free anti-rabies vaccination, consultation and check-up, grooming and agility test. There were also stalls selling sacks of dog food, clothes and dog accessories. “The goal of this event is to make Davao City free from rabies in partnership with the City Veterinarian Office and NCCC Hardwaremaxx who launched MAXX adult dog food as well as the first ever Dog Health Plus Card,” Rowena Flauta, Marketing Supervisor of NCCC Hardwaremaxx, said. In one of the activities, trained dogs under Roger Omila showcased their bag of tricks. Boknoy, a 5 year old beagle, was a math genius. He knows how to count, add and subtract numbers. A 7-year-old dog named Ronron, bucked age with some funny tricks like standing in a bottle. The K9 team of the NCCC Mall also presented their dog named Rex who goes on a praying position before sitting down. “This is the biggest Dog Congress ever and we are looking forward to do better next year,” said Flauta.

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ONTROVERSY marred the recent Kadayawan Festival Judo Tournament prompting some of the participants to stage a walkout in protest of alleged bias officiating. Mariano Barayuga, former regional head of judo and now coach of the Holy Cross of Davao College judo team, said they decided to stage a walkout after HCDC’s Robelyn Pampilo lost a controversial decision to Sydney Tancontian in the women’s lightweight division. Guesting in yesterday’s DSA Sports Forum at the NCCC Mall B3, Barayuga said Pampilo scored a full point (ippon) with the referee Ace Larida calling the game-winning point but all of a sudden the decision was overruled by Paolo Tancontian, head of the Philippine Judo Federation, the event organizer, and

by sheer coincidence—the father of Sydney. “I told Paolo it’s over. Wala na kaming rason para lumaban pa. Gusto niyang mag-organize, mag-officiate at paboran ang anak niya,” said Barayuga. After the controversial call, the HCDC team packed up and left. Barayuga said they have entered 16 players to the tournament and even paid P2,600 as registration fee. “Paolo told us that he will be collecting registration fee because the city only gave him P5,000 for the tournament,” Barayuga said. A check with the City Sports Development Office chief Butch Ramirez confirmed that PJF got P20,000 for the tournament and not P5,000. It was not clarified, however, if organizers of Kadayawan events where the

city government gives the funding are allowed to collect fees. Most organizers reportedly did not collect fees, or if they did, they only collected a minimal fee of P50 like chess. The judo tournament collected P150 per entry. “We will bring this matter up to the city government and ask him to liquidate. It’s obvious the tournament was held under very substandard means. Walang mats, maliit ang area at tatlo lang silang nag-officiate,” Barayuga said. Aside from Larida, Barayuga said the other officiating officials are Tancontian and his son Chino. “Hindi pa sila naka uniform ng maayos. Very unprofessional,” Barayuga said. Erwin Pelaez, coach of the University of Mindanao judo club, echoed Barayuga’s sentiments. Pelaez said they

will be joining Barayga and other clubs in a meeting set anytime to seek for the oust-

er of Tancontian. “Alam namin malakas siya sa PJF, pero magkakaisa

kaming lahat ditto at wala na siyang mga clubs na sasama pa sa kaniya,” Barayuga said

HB1 Zumba Marathon on Sept. 7

ROUND 700 practitioners of the world famous Zumba exercise converge on September 7 at the Kadayawan Hall of NCCC Mall Davao for the HB1 Zumba Marathon. The multi-category Zumbafest promises to be the biggest Zumba event this year with top Zumba instructors led by Vicky Javier of Beefit Gym leading the way for participants who will be flagged off in four sets. “We are excited to announce the staging of this event, it’s going to be a blast,” said Delsea Rain De Guzman, marketing supervisor of HB1, during yesterday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the NCCC Mall’s B3. The participants will be divided in four sets with

the first batch going off at 8-10 am for 50 years old and above category, 1-3 pm for the 10-15 years old category, 3-5 pm for the 16-49 years old category (Batch 1), and 5-7 pm for 16-49 years old (Batch 2). Prizes are at stake for each Batch pegged at P2,000, P1,500, P1,000 for the top three winners plus gift packs and certificates to boot. The 4th to 10th placers take home P200 and certificates. A special award for best outfit is P500 plus gift pack and certificate. The registration fee for the Zumbathon is P50 and P100 purchase of participating products. Each participant gets a Zumba kit, photo op pass and raffle entry for gym paraphernalia, one-mont gym package and NCCC Mall gift certificates.

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Celebrating ‘Life in Full Color’ with Vic Secuya and Amanda Echevarria By Kenneth Irving Ong

LIFE is all about living to the fullest, to paint the world in vivid hues of celebration and joy, and with the theme of Life in Full Color, Avida Towers Davao recently held an art exhibit featuring Davao Artists, Vic Secuya and Amanda Echevarria at the lobby area of Seda Abreeza.

Unveiling a Vic Secuya piece.

The pieces of the exhibit were expressive, bright, vibrant and full of movement. “Essentially, I create for myself and my God. “Life in Full Color” is an idea that resonates with my life journey. It has been my goal to die without talent

- exhausting all my possibilities, having poured out all the gifts that God has given me. Sharing all my ideas to others, putting my heart on canvas, sculptures, gardens, and caring for my family are the things that make my life full.” says Victor Secuya “Living a colorful life. Living to the fullest. My new artworks are expressive of the colors of nature-the colors of life. I live amidst nature, so I paint the colors of the sun, sky, trees, grass, water, fire, earth. Nothing can beat them in manifesting life in full color.” Vic’s new works are expressionistic with spontaneous gestures and liberal use of primary and secondary colours. “They are full of unadulterated energy and power. They manifest my innermost nature.” says Vic. Whereas Vic’s pieces were

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Paintings by Vic Secuya.

Nenita Floirendo (center), opened the exhibit together with Margie Floirendo, Maricris Brias and Seda Abreeza general manager Jeffey Enriquez.

Maricris Brias and Margie Moran Floirendo. energetic, Amanda Fe Echevarria’s pieces are more pensive, almost subdued but still vibrant featuring orchids in various shades and hues. Amanda

believes that art nurtures and heals. “Art captures who you are and what you are. What a marvellous world art is!” beams Amanda, “My paintings

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Cebu Pacific Air pushes for Open Skies with Japan THE Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) advocates for Open Skies between the Philippines and Japan in the upcoming RP-Japan Air Consultation Talks, to be held on September 11-13, 2013 in Tokyo. In its position paper submitted to the Philippine Air Consultation Panel last August 15, 2013, CEB recognized the government’s efforts in increasing capacity at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), such as minimizing general aviation traffic. It emphasized though that should NAIA capacity become rapidly available, Philippine carriers will not be able to mount flights because of the lack of seat entitlements. Seat entitlements have to be given first by countries such as Japan, so airlines like CEB can increase flights to or add destinations internationally. An Open Skies agreement will speed up this process and allow CEB to immediately expand its Japan operations. CEB currently operates from Manila to Osaka thrice weekly. Japan, once one of the most protective aviation sectors in the world, has signed Open Skies agreements with countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, France, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Mexico. “Cebu Pacific plans to aggressively expand into Japan in the future. We fully support the CAB in its efforts to further boost tourism and the Philippine aviation industry. An Open Skies agreement with Japan will benefit local tourism and trade, especially since we believe Japan can rival South Korea when it comes to foreign tourist arrivals,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog. CEB noted the compounded decrease of -2% in DOT’s Japan foreign arrival statistics from 2006-2011, and attributed it to the lack of additional seat entitlements. Meanwhile, tourist arrivals from ASEAN countries grew by double digits. “Aside from Japan being one of the Philippines’ biggest trading partners, it is also home to 350,000 global Filipinos. Cebu Pacific’s expansion in Japan will allow us to offer our trademark lowest fares to the Philippines to boost business and leisure traffic,” Iyog added. Between 2013 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 15 more Airbus A320, 30 Airbus A321neo, and 5 Airbus A330 aircraft. CEB currently operates 10 Airbus A319, 27 Airbus A320, 1 Airbus A330 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. Its fleet of 46 aircraft is one of the most modern aircraft fleets in the world. Since its inception in 1996, CEB has flown over 80 million passengers. It continues to stimulate short-haul travel of passengers around Asia, with an 11% system-wide passenger growth in 2012. CEB currently offers 22 international destinations, namely Bali, Bangkok, Beijing, Brunei, Busan, Dubai, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Incheon (Seoul), Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Osaka, Phuket, Shanghai, Siem Reap, Singapore, Taipei and Xiamen. It also operates the most extensive network in the Philippines with 34 domestic destinations and hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, Kalibo, Iloilo and Davao.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Patti Austin and Joe Pizzulo live on Sept 9 at SMX Davao

SHE crosses all musical genres, has made 17 solo albums, and has performed her awardnominated hit songs on the GRAMMYS and the Oscars. As a performer, songwriter and vocalist she has had a star-studded career that began at the age of four, making her one of the most beloved artists the world over and a mainstay on the Billboard Jazz Albums charts. Charlie Rose calls her “the most underappreciated voice in music today.” She is Patti Austin, whose extraordinary career continues to cross over boundaries and reach new heights. Patti Austin, top rate pop, jazz, and R&B singer and Grammy winner, will be performing at the SMX Convention Center in Lanang, Davao on September 9. With Patti will be former Sergio Mendes singer Joe Pizzulo. Patti is known for her hits In My Life, Baby Come To Me, Say You Love Me, How Do You Keep the Music Playing, Rhythm of the Street, All Behind Us

Now, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, If I Believe, It Might Be You, and many more. Because of these huge hits which Filipinos love, Patti has performed in Manila and Cebu several times in the past but has never visited Davao before. It will be quite an experience for Patti to come to Davao for the first time and share her

many hits here and make new friends. Joe Pizzulo’s popular songs on the other hand, include songs he recorded for Sergio Mendes plus his own solo hits such as Never Gonna Let You Go, What Do We Mean To Each Other, I’m Never Gonna Give You Up, Let’s Give It A Little More This Time, Rainbow’s

End, Take This Love, and more. September 9 will be one memorable evening of great music. Patti Austin and Joe Pizzulo’s trip to Davao was made possible by Park Inn Davao by Radisson (the Official Residence) and Air 21 in cooperation with Edge Davao, Ad and Promo Management, Hog’s Breath Cafe (Australias Steakhouse), One Fab Pooch, Epson (Exceed your vision), Soul Lifestyle, Prime Ads & Courtview Inn. Tickets available at SM Lanang Premier Atrium, SM Lanang Premier Department Store Customer Service Counter & SM City Davao Department Store Customer Service Counter.

How far will a mother go to seek for justice for her family?

ABS-CBN unravels the mystery and suspense in ‘Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin’ on September 2 IN celebration of 60 years of Philippine television, ABS-CBN will release one of its biggest primetime series for the year, “Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin,” topbilled by action-drama prince Gerald Anderson and award-winning actress Dawn Zulueta.

TIME TO BE HOTTER WITH JUST DELIVERED JEANS AT THE SM STORE. Get Php200 off and a chance to win a Php5,000 SM Mens Fashion voucher for a minimum purchase of Php2,000 regular-priced jeans from August 1 to September 30. Visit The SM Store at SM Lanang Premier, SM City Davao and SM City General Santos now!

Gerald and Dawn will give life to the mother and son characters of Miguel and Zenaida Dizon who will suffer in the aftermath of a controversial rape case. Hand in hand, they will seek for justice and find ways to prove Miguel’s innocence. Aside from Gerald and Dawn, also featured in the newest Primetime Bida drama series are box-office queen Cristine Reyes, new Kapamilya star Diana Zubiri, Kapamilya actor Rayver Cruz

and top caliber actors Tonton Gutierrez and Dina Bonnevie. Directed by Jerome Pobocan and Trina Dayrit, “Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin” is the newest masterpiece of Dreamscape, the group that created the phenomenal teleserye “Walang Hanggan,” top caliber family drama “Ina Kapatid Anak,” and the current no. 1 teleserye in primetime TV, “Juan De la Cruz.” Don’t miss the suspense and the mystery in one ABS-CBN’s biggest drama offerings of 2013, “Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin” to premiere on September 2 (Monday) on Primetime Bida. For exclusive updates, photos, and videos, log on to “Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin’s” official social media accounts at www.facebook.com/BNLKM and www.twitter.com/BNLKM.

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My Husband’s Lover Tom Rodriguez, Victor Basa, Kevin Santos guest in Sarap Diva this Saturday THIS SATURDAY (August 31), Asia’s Songbird Regine VelasquezAlcasid will invade the controversial “1720 Condo Unit” of Eric and Vincent in My Husband’s Lover (MHL). Sought-after Kapuso actor Tom Rodriguez will prepare Sausage and Eggplant Pasta. Aside from his talent in cooking, Tom will also display his skills in graphic design and illustration as he sketches a portrait of Asia’s Songbird. Also joining Tom are his co-stars Victor Basa and

Kevin Santos better known in the series as David and Danny, respectively. The two guys of MHL will also showcase their kitchen skills as

they prepare Bulalo Steak. It will be a fun and fab morning with Regine and the MHL boys this Saturday, August 31, 9:30 AM on GMA.

Rocco, Gardo, Mikael and Carl …

The men of GMA News TV’s Titser

THUS FAR promotion of GMA News TV’s new series TITSER has focused on its female characters: Lovi Poe as the serious student Michelle, Mara Lopez as her best friend and rival Rosa, Agot Isidro as their loving mentor Ma’am Sandra and Irma Adlawan as the corrupt Principal May. But aside from these multi-talented female artists, four noted male actors also appear on TITSER. Up and coming Kapuso

star Mikael Daez, a self-confessed fan of GMA News TV’s Bayan Ko, portrays the son of the family that hires Lovi Poe’s character as a housemaid, and is witness to the physical abuse she encounters there. Actor Gardo Versoza plays Sir Gil -- the Coop President who encourages young people of the province to enter agribusiness instead of looking for work abroad. He plays a pivotal role in the lives of all the characters, culminating in an unexpected romance with the old maid

teacher character of Agot Isidro. The most popular boy in school, who turns out to have a dark side, is played by Carl Guevarra. In an unexpected appearance, Rocco Nacino reprises his much-loved role as Bayan Ko’s Mayor Joseph Santiago. Mayor Joseph’s idealism changes the life direction of Lovi Poe’s Michelle ... resulting in the grand finale of the TITSER series. TITSER airs every Sunday, 7.15pm only on GMA News TV.

CONTROVERSIAL CRIME-DRAMA “OTJ” BRINGS BACK REAL ACTION TO PH CINEMAS. Amid issues of corruption and pork barrel scam, Star Cinema and Reality Entertainment bring Filipino moviegoers a crimedrama movie titled “OTJ” (On The Job) that is set to open their eyes to the real ‘action’ on the streets of Manila. Showing in cinemas nationwide beginning today (August 28), the Erik Matti-directed film star Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, Joey Marquez and Joel Torre. “OTJ” recently gained the grade ‘A’ from the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB). The story mainly revolves around four men who are all in search for truth and personal justice--the law enforcers Francis (Piolo) and Joaquin (Joey), and law breakers Daniel (Gerald) and Tatang (Joel). How can there be hope in a world where goodness seems dim? For the sake of their families, how far can you go? Don’t miss “OTJ,” now showing on cinemas nationwide.

THE CONJURING 2D / *THE FROZEN GROUND 2D R 13 / *R 16

Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson / * Nicolas Cage, John Cusack 12:40 | 3:00 LFS / *5:20 | 7:40 | 10:00 LFS

OTJ 2D Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson R 16

12:40 | 3:00 | 5:20 | 7:40 | 10:00 LFS

MORTAL INSTRUMENTS CITY OF BONES 2D Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower PG 13

12:00 | 2:30 | 5:00 | 7:30 | 10:00 LFS

R-16 PEE MAK 2D Mario Maurer PG 13

12:40 | 3:00 | 5:20 | 7:40 | 10:00 LFS

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ARTS AND CULTURE

EDGEDavao Davao Partners

Vic Secuya and some guests.

Paintings by Amanda Echeveria. are a combination of mixed media and acrylic works. They are unified by orbs which are representations of layers of inhibitions I have had in my young life. Flowers and eyes peak out of them. They are reminiscent of those moments when suddenly, out of the blue, sparks explode and the authentic you comes out: moments of uninhibited being... totally free... pure bliss...moments we wish would last a lifetime.” Amanda adds “These paintings are my moments. I have, in a rapturous instant, captured them and immortalised them.” The exhibit was opened by Nenita Floirendo to-

Vic Secuya and Nenita Floirendo. gether with Margie MoranFloirendo and Maricris Brias. Also coinciding with the exhibit, was the launch of Avida Towers Davao’s second tower.

Amanda Echevarria together with Margie Floirendo.

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BATANG PINOY MINDANAO DAY 2

21-GOLD AVALANCHE FOR DC S

AMANTHA Cambronero, a15-year old mermaid, splashed to four gold medals yesterday typifying the dominance of powerhouse Davao City swim team in the pool with a 19-gold medal avalanche on Day 2 of the 2013 Batang Pinoy Mindanao qualifiers at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Center. The pool phenom from Precious International School of Davao began her string of victories in the girls’ 13-15 50-meter breaststroke where she clocked 38.61 seconds to defeat Dana Izabel Rivera of Iligan City (39.68) and fellow Davaoena Ryle Coleen Regidor (42.48). A five-time Palarong Pambansa participant, Cambronero also won the 200m breast (3:02.14) and 50m butterfly (35.31) before leading Davao City’s triumphant effort in the 200m medley relay. Joining forces with Pia Alissandra Ballos, Hakura Jade Shimizu and Shean-

etelle Fox, Cambronero’s team clocked 2:26.26 to beat Kabacan, North Cotabato (2:40.18) and General Santos City (2:43.33). ``Medyo nag-improve ang mga clockings ko kaya gumanda ang performance ko,’’ said Cambronero, who never won a medal in the Palaro but now has a chance to make it six gold medals in the 200m individual medley and 100m breast. Also delivering for Davao City were Katrina Nicole Aguelo, Fritz Rodriguez and Fox, who captured three gold medals each in the talent-search program of the Philippine Sports Commission for aspiring national team athletes 15 years old and below. Aguelo anchored Davao’s 15-and-under 200m freestyle relay and added the 100m free and 200m free in her individual collection while Fox also shone in the girls’ 1112 200m and 400m free aside from helping Cambronero in the 200m medley relay.

De La Salle belles take on Manila All-Stars in Davao

MAGINE this: Fille Cainglet, Jaja Santiago and Jen Reyes on one side, Aby Marano and the rest of the La Salle Lady Spikers on the other. And in case she is available, Rachel Ann Daquis. That’s like a galaxy of volleyball stars in one floor. That much-anticipated event happens when the country’s finest women volleyball players strut their wares in Davao City against defending UAAP champion De La Salle University in an exhibition match for charity on September 14 at the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) Gym. Kenneth Tan of the organizing team said the match is aimed at raising funds for the Balay sa Adunay Pangandoy Youth Rehabilitation Center in Panacan. “It’s for a good cause.

The players have decided to come in full force to extend help for the youth of the charity institution,” said Tan in yesterday’s DSA Sports Forum at the NCCC Mall B3. The Manila All-Stars will be bannered by crowd darling Fille Canglet of Ateneo de Manila, Jaja Santiago of National University, Mayet Zapanta of Adamson University, Jen Reyes of National University, Ruby de Leon of National University, Sue Roces of Ateneo and Chat Cruz of De La Salle University. “Rachel is still out of the country but we are awaiting confirmation if she can come,” Tan said. The DLSU Lady Spikers will be in full complement with a 22-man contingent coming over for the charity event. They will be led by Aby Marano and Mika Gumabao. (NJB)

Rodriguez won the boys’ 12 and under 50m breast, 200m breast and was the last swimmer in the 200m medley relay for boys’ 15 and under. Overall, Davao City pocketed 19 gold medals yesterday in the pool with Rey Jacob Alino, Cedric Fox, Zoe Marie Hilario, Juan Antonio Mendoza and Chyll Bea Amparo squeezing in two victories each. Davao City also added a pair of golds in chess for what was its biggest harvest in the two-day old meet. Davao City snared the two golds at stake in blitz chess courtesy of woodpushers Andre Miguel Jorgio and Ella Grace Moulic. Also pulling off double-golden efforts were Gwynyth Kate Dagaojes of General Santos City, Surigao del Norte’s Kent Cagape and Czaree Pospia and Ginoog City’s Martin Jacob Pupos. At the track, the South Cotabato and Gen. Santos City runners dominated the competitions on the second day of the athletics event.

Sprinter John Kenneth Nodos became the fastest runner in the week-long meet after winning the boys’ 100m dash over Fereboy Kasi of South Cotabato. Both finished the race in a dead heat (11.6 seconds) but finish line judges decided to award the gold to Nodos. Nodos joined provincemate Christine Joy Jorban with three gold medals following a scintillating performance in the 400m and the boys’ 4x100m. Jorban, who earlier won the girls’ long jump, seized two more gold medals yesterday in the triple jump and led GenSan’s golden effort in the 4x100m relay. Shiela Orot (400m), Mary Jane Lawas (shot put), Prince Arch Molles (1500m run) also shone for the country’s tuna capital. Gen San also collected nine gold medals in pencak silat with Jerswin Terrado (boys’ 58-61kgs), Zooey Lyn Buaron (girls’ 52-55kgs) leading the way.

TRMH-Duterte Agilas in Tuna Festival Cup A

FTER a failed bid to win three straight titles in the recent Kadayawan Festival basketball tournament, two-time Davao champion The Royal Mandaya Hotel-Duterte Agilas will be heading for Gen. Santos City on Sunday to try to win another crown in the 2013 Tuna Festival Invitational. Team owner Glen Escandor and team manager Bong Go revealed the Agilas’ line-up in the GenSan tourney to be bannered by 6-8 import Devon Sullivan and 6-7 top PBA Draft prospect Ian Sangalang The other members of the team are quarterback 6-9 Marc Andaya, 6-5 JR Gerilla, Ramsey Williams, Hercules Tangkay, John Dexter Maiquez, Cris Concepcion, Mark Magsumbol and Mark Bonifacio. “This is a competitive line-

up which we hope will be battling for the title in GenSan,” Escandor said. The Agilas were gunning for their Grand Slam bid in the local hoops scene two weeks ago only to be caught in a controversy-marred tournament that was eventually cancelled by organizers due to alleged game-fixing. “It’s behind us now, we are looking forward to the next tournaments ahead,” said Escandor. Team coordinator Jek Melendrez said the team will be motoring to Gen. Santos City on Sunday shortly after the TRMH 15th Anniversary Fun Run. The other teams in the four-club league are MP Pacman Warriors, Zamboanga City, and Omega Pain Killer Pro. (NJB)

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