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EDGEDAVAO

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SARANGANI-GENSAN CONNECTION. Rep. Manny Pacquiao is in serious conversation with General Santos City Mayor Ronnel Rivera while watching the championship match of the 2013 Tuna Festival 1st Pacman Cup basketball tournament between Davao City’s The Royal Mandaya Hotel-Duterte Agilas and Cebu’s Omega Pain Killer Pro at the Gen. Santos City Gym on Wednesday night. Lean Daval Jr.

Pacquiao: I don’t need ‘pork’ By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO njb@edgedavao.net

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HE Pacman needs no pork. Sarangani congressman Manny Pacquiao openly said he is fine with or without the controversial Priority Assitance Development Fund (PDAF). In an exclusive interview with Edge Davao at his Gen. Santos City residence on Wednesday night, Pacquiao said he is one who can live without the pork barrel fund and will leave it up to the President to decide the fate of the controversial government allocation given to lawmakers. “Sa akin meron man o wala, wala namang problema,” Pacquiao, now on his second term as lawmaker, said. He said he considers himself less affected if ever the President will permanently abolish the PDAF and replace it with another system for lawmakers to implement projects in their respective districts. “Kung walang project sa gobyerno, pera ko naman ang ginagamit ko,” he said. A celebrated former world pound-for-pound boxing champion and still the sport’s most bankable star, Pacquiao has been known to dig from his own pocket for projects in his district and to extend assistance to the needy constituents of Sarangani. Pacquiao’s pronouncements in a way dispelled rumors that he is going bankrupt. He tendered a banquet for guests who were in town for the annual Tuna Festival. Earlier, he bankrolled a basketball tournament which dangled cash prizes amounting to around P650,000. Pacquiao also said he will leave the fate of the

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Pulong: It was a request, not imposition V

ICE Mayor Paolo Duterte yesterday clarified that his letter to Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to suspend the operation of the Bachelor Bus company was a

PHILCONSTRUCT MINDANAO. City councilor Jimmy Dureza (5th from left), representing Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, cuts the ceremonial ribbon opening the 2013 Philconstruct Mindanao at the SMX Convention Center yesterday. Also in photo are (front, l-r) Philconstruct chair Morris Agoncillo, PCA president

mere request and not an imposition. The letter-request came at the aftermath of an accident involving the bus company which killed four people in Bunawan last Sunday. FPULONG,10

Lito Manalo, Mindanao Business Council chair Vicente Lao, Malaysian Consul General Abdullah Rawawi Tahir, and DOT XI director Art Boncato. Ramon Allado, Philconstruct Mindanao chair (second from right) said this year’s event could net an estimate of P50 million in sales. Lean Daval Jr.

INSIDE: Philconstruct Mindanao could net P50M in sales ‘Biological warfare’ not confirmed TRMH Duterte Agilas bow to Omega in 2 OT

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2 THE BIG NEWS EDGEDAVAO

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Brgy. Kagawad shot dead By EMILORD P. CASTROMAYOR

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KEYNOTE ADDRESS. Mindanao Business Council president Vicente Lao delivers a message before guests and participants during yesterday’s opening rites of Philconstruct Mindanao 2013 and the 7th Manufacturing Technology Davao at SM Lanang Premier’s SMX Convention Center. Lean Daval Jr.

barangay kagawad of Tagakpan, Tugbok district, died on the spot after three men aboard a motorcycle shot him repeatedly at high noon yesterday while he was on his way home from the barangay hall. The assailants drove away immediately, according to two eyewitnesses, both minors, who were at the vicinity of the shooting incident. The victim, Ruel Catigan Pague, 43, of Purok Crossing, sustained multiple wounds in the body.. Major Ariel Acala, chief of the Tugbok police station,cited three possible motives behind

the killing. First is vendetta after the victim was charged for murdering a Muslim; second is political where he was said to be planning to run for barangay captain; and third is he was executed by NPA members after the police retrieved a piece of paper at the scene on which was written in the vernacular (Editor’s note: unedited): “Font 54 NPA, gisilutan siya sa sala nga mooltipol morder, ikaduha delir ug cyabo, ikatulo whuldaper, ika upat ug uban pa na mga kaso. MRKES.” “We are doing our very best to solve this case,”Acala added.

Business Bureau tops 2012 target by 8%

Philconstruct Mindanao could net P50M in sales T

By EJ DOMINIC FERNANDEZ

By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO njb@edgedavao.net

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NCE called a “growing baby”, the 2013 edition of Philconstruct Mindanao which opened yesterday has now fully grown into major business convergence which could net a record P50 million in sales. Organizing chair Ramon Allado said there is a potential revenue of P50 million and a conservative estimate of P10 million from the three-day construction show and technology forum at the SMX Convention Center. With 82 companies, 286 booths and 2,576 square meters of exhi-

bition space, Allado said this year’s Philconstruct Mindanao has already exceeded past records and with 8,000 visitors or an increase of over 2,000, he would not be surprised if the multiplier effect could go way beyond the estimated gross sales. “We have 20 heavy equipment suppliers this year and you know how much heavy equipment costs. Normally, sales go up on the last day and deals are closed in the next two to three months,” Allado told reporters yesterday during the Investment Forum, one of the component activities of

Digamon vs Duterte

the exhibit. Allado cited the introduction of new innovative products in the market which are seen for the first time in the Mindanao phase of the country’s biggest construction show. He cited portable welding machines, steel cutters and new technologies in LED lighting system as among the debuting products on display. But other than the state-of-the-art products, Allado is also excited that there are locally-manufactured products which are on display in the exhibits. Lito Manalo, presi-

dent of the Philippine Constructors Association Inc. said the Philconstruct Mindanao used to be just a “growing baby.” “Today, it has fully grown into something this big,” he said. Mindanao Business Council president Vicente Lao said the business community in the region is happy that the Philconstruct is being staged here. “It’s good for a lot of constructor associations in Mindanao without having to go to Manila,” Lao said. The MBC, according to Lao, fully supports the

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HE Davao City’s Business Bureau exceeded its summary collection target by eight percent with a total collection of P58,574,786 as of June this year compared to P54,130,330 for the entire 2012. Business Bureau head Lawrence Bantiding told Edge Davao Thursday that there is a continuing upward trend in the collection since according to their initial report, as of August, they have accounted some P60.5 million for their business bureau summary collection. The business bureau summary collection report does not include the total taxes and capitalizations the business permit applicants have paid, Bantiding clarified, adding that the summary collections are from the permit

fees alone. According to the bureau’s accomplishment report 2011-2013, there were already 21,844 renewed and new business permits issued as of June this year, while there were 33,158 in 2012. “We will definitely exceed this mark and reach around 35,000 by 2013,” Bantiding said, pointing out the peace and order in the city under the leadership of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte as one of the main reasons for the increase. Meanwhile, Bantiding said that the 72-hour directive of the mayor has really improved further the speed of transactions in the bureau. Bantiding’s office even makes it a point to release business permits earlier than 72 hours, as early

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Responsible journalism versus press freedom “R ESPONSIBLE journalism would dictate on you to appreciate the true facts,” was Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte’s statement yesterday against a radio reporter who he did not name. The reporter had criticized his and Land Transportation Franchising Board’s (LTFRB) 11 decision to suspend 15 buses as “palpak (foul).” Though the vice mayor did not name names, it was GMA’s dxRG reporter Jun Digamon in a radio program and in a portion of Testigo, called Birada, last Wednesday, who said Duterte and LTFRB’s deci-

sion was, “Palpak (foul,) kay wala gihuna-huna ang nakulban ug kaldero.” “I had to request for it (the suspension) because I can’t bear the fact that there are Dabawenyos killed every day because of the way some drivers drive,” Duterte said. “Ayaw ko ingna nga gikulban ko na sila ug kaldero kay gusto lang nako!” “Simple, I just did what I had to do,” Digamon said to Edge Davao Thursday in a phone interview, adding that drivers are voiceless and that it is his (Digamon) conviction to air the grievances of the disadvantaged, since they

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EXHIBITOR. An Altima Ads staff shows the finish product of its top-of-the-line embroidery machine on display at the exhibit area of SM Lanang Premier’s SMX Convention Center where Philconstruct Mindanao 2013 and the 7th Manufacturing Technology Davaoare being held. Lean Daval Jr.


EDGEDAVAO VOL. 6 ISSUE 125 • FRIDAY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6-7, 2013

THE BIG NEWS

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2 men meted life for illegal drugs

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WO men were meted life imprisonment and fined P500,000 for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 for selling P100 worth of marijuana. Judge Dax Gonzaga Xenos, presiding judge of Regional Trial Court, Branch 34, Panabo City, Davao del Norte sentenced Michael Manatad alias Makaw, 22, single, and a resident of Crystal Plain Subdivision, Panabo City, Davao del Norte, and Jay-Ar Montecillo alias Don-Don, 24, single and a resident of Lasang, Davao City, last July 5. Based on a police report, Manatad and Montecillo were arrested by PDEA agents on October 8, 2009 during a buy-bust operation on Emerald Street, Crystal Plain Sub-

division, Panabo City. Two packs of dried marijuana weighing more or less 1.6765 grams were seized from them after a poseur buyer bought P100 worth of marijuana from them. “This serves as a warning to those who are involved in illegal drug activities that no one is above the law. One hundred pesos is such a measly amount to throw one’s life away. The penalties awaiting them may seem unduly harsh,” PDEA Regional Office 11 Director Emerson Rosales said. “The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 11 is asking everyone to help the government attain its vision of a drug-free Philippines by reporting to us those who are involved in illegal drug activities,” he said. EPC

5,000 students to march against PDAF Sept. 11 By EJ DOMINIC FERNANDEZ

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OUTH group expects 5,000 students from 20 different schools in Davao City to march from Rizal Park to Freedom Park on September 11 in what seems to be part two of the Million People March held last August 26. Rendell Ryan Cagula of Youth for Accountability and Truth Now (Youth ACT Now) said the students will come mainly from Ateneo de Davao University, University of Southeastern Philippines, Holy Cross of Davao College and University of the Philippines Mindanao.

He said, they are challenging school heads to allow their students to take a stand for the abolition of the priority development assistance fund (PDAF) to ensure that 5,000 students will join the event, unlike what happened with the Million People March where only over 1,000 joined in Davao City. “Most of the professors we talked to said, the March last August 26 was on a holiday and there were no classes, unlike September 11 which is a Wednesday,” he said, explaining why there were

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IT COUNTS. Rep. Manny Pacquiao acts as “jury and mediator” to resolve a dispute during the 2013 Tuna Festival 1st Pacman Cup basketball tournament at the Gen. Santos City Gym on Wednesday night. Lean Daval Jr.

Military docs:

‘Biological warfare’ not confirmed By EMILORD P. CASTROMAYOR

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ILITARY doctors have not confirmed potential “biological warfare” or the use of harmful bacteria in landmines following a suspected case of bacterial infection found on one victim of a landmine blast last August 10 in Agusan del Sur. Dr. Victor Dato, orthopaedic surgeon at Camp Panacan Station Hospital, said they have found common symptoms caused by bacteria in the wound of a soldier who was injured

by an NPA landmine explosion. Seven other soldiers who were injured in another NPA-planted landmine last September 3, are being tested to see if they also have traces of the bacteria that can harm humans. In a press conference yesterday at Task Force Davao office in Sta. Ana Wharf, Dato said they cannot as yet attest that the bacteria came from landmine shrapnels because there are many factors that they should first

consider to be certain. However, they are taking into account the testimony of a rebel returnee who said that the NPA mixes human feces and snake venom with landmines. The traces of bacteria allegedly found on shrapnel were said to be that of Enterobacter Cloacae and Streptococcus Agalacteiae commonly found in human intestine. “We found bacteria from shrapnel in the wounds of the wounded soldiers that’s why we are

more cautious in treating the seven victims who might be positive for the bacteria,” Dato said, adding “soldiers who are positive for bacteria are still alive.” Dato said they observed some “blackening spots” and inflamation in the wounds of one of the victims which are symptoms of sepsis, a potentially fatal body inflammation caused by severe infection. Dato, however,

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DENR 11 to confiscate 14 vans of illegal lumber A

FTER the conduct of Administrative Proceedings, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-11) will confiscate the 14 (20 footer) vans loaded with Acacia Mangium and Gmelina pallet board components with estimated volume of 92,528 board feet which were apprehended last August 26, 2013 at the Marianas Express Line Phil., Inc., TEFASCO, Ilang Davao City. The said pallet boards for export and consigned to Yenong Lung Enterprises Co. Ltd. based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan were transported out of the processing plant of Peter-Helen Wood IndusSEIZED 14 VANS. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources together with the Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Customs open one of the try in Carmen, Davao del container vans at TEFASCO, Ilang, Davao City.

Norte without necessary transport documents, thus violating Section 77 of Presidential Decree 705 as amended of the Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines. Possession of timber and other forest products including processed wood as well as lumber without legal documents is a violation of the law. Community Environment and Natural Resources (CENR) Officer-Davao City East Bernardino S. Juson said that the shipper’s mere violation is actually its failure to secure transport permit documents from the DENR, hence the recommendation for confiscation. “Acacia Mangium and Gmelina are planted

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4 SUBURBIA EDGEDAVAO

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DAVAO DEL NORTE

Local tourism spurs economic activities T

OURISM in Davao del Norte is fast-becoming an engine of economic activities, embracing sports, livelihood and filming. Provincial Gov. Rodolfo P. del Rosario has been citing tourism as the bottom-line of cultivating sports which has been given a big boost with the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex construction. During the hosting of the Batang Pinoy Mindanao Qualifying Leg late last month, del Rosario said the tourism industry would highly benefit from upscale sports events which usually draw large number of people to Davao del Norte, particularly to Tagum City. In a separate interview, Provincial Tourism Officer Noel Daquioag cited “tourism as the driver” of Ugmad Komunidad (which would mean Nurture the Community) , a program that develops

DAVAO ORIENTAL

small communities as tourist destinations, integrating sports and livelihood including education as key components. Aside from the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex and the Ugmad Komunidad, filming also pushes the tourism industry in the province which recently became one of the sites of a Korean film. “Film tourism is also a growing niche. We are also promoting the Davao del Norte sites as a filming destination,” Daquioag said. Daquioag bared preliminary talks with Davao City-based filmmakers to consider Davao del Norte as a filming site, banking on its culture and heritage, its eco-tourism destinations and its people. To get community folks ready for the boom of tourism in Davao del Norte, Daquioag together with officials in the private tourism sector,

GLOBE BUSINESS PACKAGE FOR PANTAWID FAMILIES. Globe representative Apple Evangelista [left] distributes brand new 40 mobile phones, four Retailer SIM cards and store signages to 40 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in Montevista, Monkayo, New Bataan, Laak and Compostela. Globe also provided orientation on Electronic-Load to the beneficiaries who come will be visiting the barangays especially those where tourist attractions are located. “We will be orient-

ing our brethren at the grassroots level on basic tourism awareness,” he said. On the other hand,

tual investors” on desiccated coconut production while others are coming to “explore investments in the coconut area.” On the other hand, Malanyaon geared efforts to strengthen the tourism industry especially now that the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is bound to declare Mt. Hamiguitan as a World Heritage site. Straddled in San Isidro and Governor Generoso towns and in Mati City, Mt. Hamiguitan treasures endemic flora and fauna, rare insects and birds including eagles. Expecting the influx of tourists, the provincial government is preparing

the visitors management manual to ensure conservation and protection of the area as well as prepare the communities, Malanyaon said. To establish a groundwork for the expected peak of tourists arrivals, Malanyaon explained that road infrastructures are leading to areas “where we can offer interesting sites.” The province has established “loops” of tourist sites such as the Cape of San Agustin in Governor Generoso; Dahican in Mati City; the Aliwagwag Falls in Cateel, among other sites “and even the Pablo-hit areas can also be an area for tourism.” [Jeanevive Abangan/PIA 11]

from different barangays where Globe reception is clear. This project aims at helping Typhoon-affected families start a small business and augment their family income. Receiving her business package is Rosalina Pacatang of Kaligutan, Laak town. [DSWD] Daquioag bared the holding of a regional seminar-workshop on events and festival management for tourism

officers this month of September but the venue of such event was yet to be specified. [PIA 11/ Jeanevive D. Abangan]

HE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Region 12 is set to assess the socio-economic status of 775,335 households in the region as part of the second nationwide assessment of the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTSPR). Ashraf Dirampatan, DSWD Region 12’s NHTSPR regional field coordinator, said Thursday the survey is scheduled to begin later this month and will cover households within the region’s 50 local government units (LGUs). Region 12, which is also known as the Soccsksargen Region, comprises the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, North Cotabato and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Tacurong, Kidapawan and Cotabato. Dirampatan said all provinces, municipalities and cities in the region will be covered by the assessment. He said they are specifically targeting to “visit and interview” a total of 245,055 households in North Cotabato; 212,590 in South Cotabato; 146,777 in Sultan Kudarat; 93,178 in Sarangani; and, 77,736 in Cotabato City. It will cover a total of 1,194 barangays, 168 of

which are classified as urban and 1,026 rural barangays. NHTS-PR is an information management system that identifies who and where the poor households are, a program briefer said. It said its system guarantees the establishment and management of a national socio-economic database of poor households using a globally-accepted methodology. The NHTS-PR database was the sole basis for the selection of beneficiaries of the national government anti-poverty programs, among them the continuing Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or the conditional cash transfer initiative and the social pension for poor senior citizens as well as other marginalized and vulnerable sectors. During the launching of the NHTS-PR in 2009, DSWD-12 assessed a total of 581,853 households in the entire region. The assessment results showed that some 296,043 households in the area were considered as poor and eventually targeted for various social services of the national government. For the second NHTSPR survey, Dirampatan said they are targeting to assess a total of 193,482 poor households in the region. [PNA]

GENERAL SANTOS CITY

LGU develops industries for long-term livelihood Family poverty survey slated T A

S the ruins of Typhoon Pablo are kept and rebuilt, the provincial government of Davao Oriental is setting its direction towards developing industries to ensure a long-term livelihood for constituents. In an interview, Provincial Gov. Corazon Malanyaon banked on the results of the industry study made by USAID Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) to put on the ground industries recommended by some sectors. USAID GEM recently turned over to Malanyaon two pieces of document of study results entitled The Crop Diversification Options for Davao Oriental Focusing on Baganga,

KIDAPAWAN CITY

Boston and Cateel and The HV Aquaculture Industry Development Plan. Pending a review on the study, Malanyaon said the province is “quite ready” for investments on oil palm, rubber and cacao which can be intercropped with other crops. “I am quite influenced by what I saw in Indonesia and Malaysia. These are the three high yield crops developed in full scale: the rubber, cacao and the oil palm,” she said. She, however, said that the province still keeps its coconut industry especially in not-devastated areas where “we are trying to enhance our coconut production.” Malanyaon bared “ac-

Army, PNP on alert over escapees P

OLICE and military personnel in North Cotabato have been placed on heightened alert to ensure escapees from a detention facility in Bukidnon would not enter the province and create some problems. Elements of the provincial police and the Army’s 602nd Brigade have sealed off Thursday dawn the Sayre highway which connects North Cotabato and Bukidnon which is three towns away from

Kidapawan City. About 22 inmates of the Bukidnon provincial jail first ransacked the armory of the detention facility, disarmed the guard before jumping off the fence at about 3 a.m. Thursday. “One of the inmates managed to take the guards’ firearms and two motorcycles of the city jail during the jailbreak,” said Chief Insp. Rene Esumadia Berico, Valencia City police community relations

officer. The leader of the group were identified as Dionisio Daulog, and Albert Espinosa, alias “Khalid” and “Sacoy.” Most of the escapees face charges for heinous crimes including murder and illegal drugs. Three of the 22 inmates has been captured by pursuing policemen and jail guards. They were Jamal Sambarani, Albert Espinosa and Roel Llacuna.

Brig. Gen. Ademar Tomaro, commanding officer of the 602nd Brigade, said soldiers were deployed because of a high possibility North Cotabato as one of the escapees destination. Senior Supt. Danilo Peralta, North Cotabato police provincial director, said policemen also deployed trackers since many of the escapees were from North Cotabato province who have committed crimes in Bukidnon. [PNA]


5 PROPERTY

EDGEDAVAO VOL. 6 ISSUE 125 • FRIDAY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6-7, 2013

Successful Liverpool groundbreaking generates highest sales for Camella T

HE 15-storey condo building of Northpoint broke ground last Saturday in a whole-day affair of promos, freebies, and fun for its buyers and guests at the clubhouse Wakefield Manor. Northpoint, a landmark condo development in Davao, hosted the highly successful day-long event that started with a mass in the morning prior to the ground breaking ceremony attended by Camella officers and staff, contractors, brokers, homeowners, and guests. Leading the ground breaking were Marlon Niño Escalicas, Camella Davao GM and Southern Mindanao Cluster Head; Engr. Fritzie Joy Gepolio, Camella’s Marketing Head for Vertical; Teresita Gonzaga, Excel Group Managing Director and Camella top seller; Marco Roque, Safety Officer of Construction Management Group; Engr. Erik

Abela, Project Engineer of MGS Construction; and Aivy L. Bacus, Manager of Globalland Property Management. Wakefield Manor was a beehive of activity as the Investors Day opened after the ceremonies, with homebuyers and guests served by Camella staff and brokers until the evening. The Investors Day generated the highest sales for Liverpool this month. This positive response has prompted Camella to extend the buyers’ promo, details of which are available at Camella offices at Delgar Bldg., JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada, telephone 295-3973. Liverpool buyers grabbed the opportunity to avail of outright discounts as high as Php750,000, translating to instant savings for them. Down payment was made easier at only 15% for an extended period of 34 months.

Appliance giveaways were also given to eligible homebuyers, plus free pool passes for Wakefield Manor’s salinated wellness pool. Making the event more fun were the free face painting, a picnic, pool party, acoustic band performance, games and exciting prizes. Liverpool is the latest addition to the green buildings of Northpoint, a British colonial themed condo community by Vista Residences, subsidiary of the country’s largest homebuilder, Vista Land & Lifescapes. While the first three condo buildings are also green, Liverpool will be the greenest of all with its Sky Garden feature that will provide excellent indoor air quality. Sky Gardens are wide openings on the building’s façade that will be decked with real, natural plants and allow the entry of cooler air.

Leading the Liverpool groundbreaking are Camella GM Marlon Niño Escalicas (4th from left) and (L-R) Aivy L. Bacus of Globalland Property Management, Engr. FritzLiverpool will be facing east, with a clear view of Wakefield Manor, the White House and Northpoint’s future lifestyle center around it, and, from the higher floors, an expansive view Davao Gulf and the pristine white sand beaches

ie Joy Gepolio of Camella, Marco Roque of Construction Management Group, Teresita Gonzaga of Excel Group, and Engr. Erik Abela of MGS Construction.

of Samal. The scenery at Northpoint alone is a vista of green, with imported Caribbean pine trees— most of which are now over 20 feet tall—dotting the grounds. These provide a cool, refreshing ambiance to the whole

property and the condo buildings as well. More information on Camella’s communities is available at http:// www.camella.com.ph/, like “Camella Official” on Facebook and follow “@ CamellaOfficial” on Twitter.


6 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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Global Link launches Davao’s largest trade expo T

HREE trade shows united in one mega event had just set foot in Davao City as Global Link MP Events International, Inc. (GLMP) opened this year’s Manufacturing Technology Davao, Packprint Plas Davao and Davao International Travel Expo which run starting last September 5 up to September 7, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier, Davao. “These trade shows which we hold annually are actually realizations of our commitment to provide avenues for companies to maximize their business potential while allowing buyers to get the most out of trade opportunities”, says GLMP CEO, Patrick Lawrence Tan. “Through organizing these shows, we also hope to contribute to the continuous growth of Davao’s local economy especially now that the manufacturing sector continues to dominate the city’s industrial landscape posting a total of 2,420 companies engaged in the said industry.” he added. Although focusing on different industries, Manufacturing Technology Davao centering on industrial machinery, factory automation, hardware products, power tools material handling and welding technology and accessories; Packprint Plas Davao having plastics & packaging, printing, food & bever-

age and office automation as its focal point; and Davao International Travel Expo banking on the best packages and deals in the industry of tourism, holding these shows in such a way that it coincides with the other remains necessary as each participating industry depends on the other for improvement and sustainability. The convergence of these shows gathered over 200 companies occupying a total of 1,684 sq. meters of exhibition space and showcasing the newest technologies, products and solutions which are vital to the development of a wide array of businesses not just in Davao but in the whole of the Philippines as well. Eladio Aviola, president of the Printing Industry Association of Davao, Inc. (PIADI), one of the industry partners of the abovementioned event, expressed his excitement as the event was launched. “This is probably the best and the most comprehensive trade event that Davao has had so far. By the looks of it, I could say that the participating companies this year are really gearing towards being globally competitive.” he said. “I can assure all business enthusiasts that visiting the exhibit and attending the technical seminars incorporated in it will definitely be a worthwhile learning experience for them.”

This event is supported by the Davao Association of Tour Operators (DATO), Davao Bakers’ Club Inc. (DBCI), Davao Travel Agencies Association (DTAA), Packaging Institute of the Philippines (PIP), Philippine Center for Print Ex-

cellence Foundation (PCPEF) Philippine Plastics Industry Association (PPIA), Philippines Society of Plumbing Engineers (PSPE), Printing Industry Association of Davao, Inc. (PIADI) and the Small Hotels Association of Davao (SHAD).

The seminar tagged as “Determining Your Market” will be done from 1:00 to 5:00PM at the DTI Conference Room, 2/F Mintrade Building, Monteverde-Sales Streets, Davao City. The seminar is open to res-

idents of Davao City who are new in the business or young professionals, students, out-ofschool youth (OSY), and overseas Filipinos workers (OFWs) who are interested to start their own business.

DTI-DCFO director Teolulo T. Pasawa said this is a chance for start-ups (entrepreneurs who are just starting up) to gain knowledge and skills on how to establish their markets. “And the fact that this is for free, they should really find time to call up our office and be listed,” he said. In this seminar, Pasawa said, the participants will learn to figure out who are their most likely customers, or in other words, target market. “Starting a business and think that their product/service is for everyone can spell disaster. With limited marketing budget, it is critical to know your potential customers down to the level of their characteristics and interests,” he said. The seminar will provide the participants with the opportunity to learn about the following topics: 1. Target Market Identification 2. Understanding Your Target Market (Segmenting, Targeting and Positioning) [DTI-DCFO]

BY THE NUMBERS

August inflatio n eased to

2.1 percent from July’s

2.5 percent

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HERE is a very alarming report that the New People’s Army (NPA) used biological warfare in landmines in recent skirmishes with the military. An earlier report said one soldier has been infected with a harmful bacteria which was suspected to have come from fragments of a landmine that hit him somewhere in Agusan del Sur. The only way to ascertain this is to check with medical doctors, which the military did. The report turned out to be unconfirmed. Yesterday, the Philippine Army said they could not confirm the bacterial infection which reportedly came from snake venom and human fecal matter found in the landmines used by the NPA rebels. There are other soldiers who are also in the process of being tested medically to confirm or debunk the reports. The traces of bacteria allegedly found on shrapnel could be that of Enterobacter Cloacae and Streptococcus Agalacteiae which are commonly found in human

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intestine. Whether this is true or not is simply disturbing. We still want to believe the reports are untrue and that the NPAs who denied the allegations would not resort to something like this. The NPA Red fighters assured that they have been using in the last four decades, guerrilla warfare weapons, such as but not limited to, command-detonated explosives made up of traditional, non-biologically toxic ingredients. The NPA countered that the seven soldiers were hit by command-detonated explosives and not the falsely reported pressure-type bombs that are banned by international laws like the Ottawa Treaty. Of course, we know that this battle between the military and the NPA extends beyond the battlefields. It goes as far as waging war in the propaganda front—a war of words, of accusations and of denials. Pathetic, it is.

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UNY EFFORT TO CURB HOARDING AND PROFITEERING– Time and again high profile officials of concerned government agencies declared that prices of basic commodities notably rice, flour, sugar, canned goods, pork, beef, poultry and sea produce, and other essential food items have gradually been going down. With the price trending slowly going down, if there’s really such a thing, wholesalers and retailers probably are now obliged to follow government directives and immediately implement the ‘suggested retail price’ (SRP) scheme. The desperate and disgusted poor consumers heave a collective sigh of relief upon learning of the good news conveyed by concerned agencies particularly the DTI, DA and its line agency NFA. On nationwide TV, newspapers and radio, consumers recurrently learned from government executives about the directive urging traders notably rice retailers to lower the prices of their goods because there’s enough supply of NFA and commercial rice and prices of raw stuffs and supplies likewise plummeted in the market. However, consumers and end-users let out a sigh of frustration because the supposed adjusted prices in the markets and grocery stores have remained unchanged. Again, the sad lament is: “why should government people engaged in rhetoric assuring consumers that prices of basic necessities, commercial rice in particular, with prices rising as high as P4 per kilo from the previous P40, are going down when there are no indications that businessmen actually are following the pricing regulations imposed by the government?” Will the unscrupulous traders lower the prices of their goods to the pre-oil price increase levels or right now that many areas in the country especially the Greater Manila

districts and the rest of Luzon are badly devastated by monsoon rains, landslides and submerged in ravaging floodwaters? But as far as we could remember, poor consumers as always were shockingly the likely victims of thick-faced businessmen who took advantage of the situation – bad or fair weather. Well, it is not a breach to be repetitive therefore we would like to remind the millions of manipulated poor consumers and end-users that unless government arrests some of the noted cheats and profiteers and execute them in public parks in full view of the irate and aghast people to get rid of price scheming, the most likelihood is they will not. That’s precisely the reason why many abusive businessmen conduct their trade with impunity and even right under the noses of concerned government agencies. Government price monitoring teams notably from the DA/NFA and the DTI want the infuriated consuming public to believe that laws can be imposed against cheats and profiteers that they can even boastfully rattle some names and certain arrests. But we are talking about millions of exploited consumers and enforcement setting that is pockmarked with inefficiency and ineptitude. Most of the time or maybe all the time the hapless consumers are always at the losing end. Concerned government agencies and its

high-profile bureaucrats should start admitting the helplessness of government amid its puny effort to curb if not totally eradicate hoarding and profiteering. The government administrators’ way of perking up the exasperated consumers, as their wont, is to impress and assure them that concerned agencies intensify it’s no non-sense campaign against cheating and overpricing and to conduct periodic inspection, strictly monitor price movements of basic goods in all establishments. They even urged consumers to immediately call their hotlines if some business firms are found violating government directives. With the evasive tactics employed by some cheating and profiteering establishments despite threat concerned agencies and law enforcement units to run after violators, there is a very little chance that the prices of rice and basic commodities, and other items vital to the lives and survival of the poor majority can be return to their original levels before the oil price adjustments. As we’ve been saying all along, no price hike of basic goods, which were direct offshoot of oil price increases return back to the previous levels before the adjustments were announced. We’re quite sure that government price monitoring teams are detailed in public markets, grocery stores, supermarkets and other business outlets, but were probably busy eating and collecting goodies from the establishments they are supposed to monitor. Some were probably looking at the opposite direction for obvious reasons. We surmised their philosophy is: if other government agents can engage in “monetary tribute” scheme, why can’t we join the fray? Each to his own ploy, isn’t it? The end result – the drive against hoarding and profiteering ended up in total failure.

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TATES are grouping and regrouping amid arguments over representation and non-representation as the start of the G20 summit here looms. However, for the existing groups in the world, like the Group of Twenty (G20), efficacy hardly prevails in problem-solving, except for one to some extent - the recent global financial difficulties. Tiding over the hard times, states inside and outside the G20 are still fumbling for a “cure-all.” The core of this efficacy problem is that the members within the group weigh their respective individual interests above the so-called common interests or shared interests of their own group. Thus, any concerted answers, not to mention common action, on regional or international economic problems is hard to achieve. Working out development strategies for their own and their shared economic world, the G20 members also need to enhance their group’s collective spirit and accountability in global economic governance. Though the G20 already includes

SPECIAL FEATURE BY YI GAOCHAO AND LIU YUE the world’s largest economies from both the developed and developing world, more than 2 billion of the world’s 7 billion people remain unrepresented. Though it now accounts for almost 90 percent of the world’s GDP, 80 percent of its trade and 70 percent of its population, it has been trying to include in its summitry such representations as the Business 20, Civil Society 20, Labor 20, Think Tank 20 and Youth 20. However, these hardly have any real voice or substantial influence upon the group’s decision-making. G20 leaders have responded to criticism of their accountability by launching a mutual assessment process (MAP) as a platform for anti-crisis policy coordination, data exchange and sustainability analysis but the transparency of enforcement still makes a solution to the accountability issue elusive. Even the G20 Financial Stability Board, formed to enhance coordina-

tion and set standards for financial regulation, has not helped much, as increased representation has caused decreased efficacy. The G20 is becoming too diffuse to agree on concrete meaningful actions except in the event of a global crisis. If the United Nations, which embraces 193 member states, is assumed to tackle the world’s political issues, the G20, which actually comprises 43 countries, should concentrate more on economic and financial issues. Yet, no economic or financial issues can be properly tackled without dealing with the political issues at hand, especially in a world where political, economic and military power still dictates who has the most say, like the United States, which holds sway over both the UN and G20. So the mentality of the U.S. leaders should evolve to also care about others’ interests, otherwise the American philosophy, as put by late U.S. diplomat Richard Holbrooke - multilateral when we can, unilateral when we must - will doom a group which should work multilaterally, consensually and collectively. [PNA/Xinhua]

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Obama’s flawed case for a Syria strike COMMENTARY BY ARI MELBER

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HAT is a well known political dynamic, since it’s hard to defund even unpopular wars. It is also a legal dynamic, because our national security laws usually give Congress only one chance to hit the brakes. Congress’ role in authorizing military actions usually operates as a switch before a conflict — rarely during or after it. Congress may reject the administration’s resolution, like any executive proposal. But once approved, it opens the door to a potentially long and wide conflict. The White House draft uses several different words to stress a limited chemical weapons response. As a legal trigger, however, it uses the key provision of the War Powers law to grant war-like authority for an open-ended military operation. For an attack on Syria, the resolution states that Congress is granting “specific statutory authorization within the meaning of Section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution.” That is the crucial section of the War Powers law that limits unilateral war. It requires the president to begin rolling back any unilateral military operations after two months, unless specific conditions are met. Those conditions include a declaration of war or Congress passing a “specific authorization” of force. So the resolution gives the president the explicit power of an authorized war under the law, but without using those words. There is no clear case for intervention here, and definitely not for intervention under those terms. Some members of Congress want to tighten the resolution, including explicitly limiting the length of combat and barring regime change as a military objective. There is plenty to improve here, and that is a worthwhile part of the public and congressional debate. For example, the resolution doesn’t limit geographic targets to Syria’s borders, a concern considering that the 2001 Afghanistan resolution has been applied to attacks in Yemen and Pakistan. But we should be careful to avoid taking too much comfort in revisions to the resolution. Congress cannot wordsmith the administration out of a flawed strategy, nor amend foreign policy precedents with a narrow authorization. Once force is authorized, there are very few practical limits on the executive, and presidents in both parties have claimed broad military powers. “Authorizing strikes for 60 days will not prohibit the president from using force beyond 60 days,” explains Jack Goldsmith, a Harvard law professor and former Justice Department official, because modern presidents believe they have “independent, inherent” constitutional authority to conduct military campaigns. Ultimately, if Congress really wants to limit an open-ended commitment in Syria, its best opportunity is to vote “no” from the start.


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Pacquiao... FFROM 1 PDAF to President Aquino. “Para sa akin kung ano ang decision ng pangulo irespeto natin.” PLANS FOR 2016 Asked if he is serious about seeking the Presidency in 2016, Pacquiao was quick to deny he is going for the country’s top post. He was once quoted to be eyeing the Presidency in 2016. “Wala pa sa isip ko

yun, ang nasa isip ko ngayon focus bilang congressman at sa boxing career ko,” he said. But he made a qualifying statement: “Kung may plano man ako sa 2016, siguro Senador,” he said. However, he said he is happy being a congressman where he has still one term left. “Happy pa ako bilang con-

gressman.” Of impending retirement in boxing, he did not categorically state how many fights he has left but he hinted that if he runs for the Senate in 2016, he will no longer be in boxing by then. “Siguro 2016 di na ako magbo-boxing nyan,” the revered boxing champion-legislator said.

The clarification was made by the vice mayor after the alleged “request” became the subject of a radio commentary by GMA Davao television anchor Jun Digamon on Wednesday. “The issue is not poverty and survival of the families of the 15 suspended buses, but the issue is public safety, the company must be held responsible because they own the bus company which is involve in the accident,” Vice Mayor Duterte said although he did not refer to a particular media personality making the commentary. Digamon reportedly said Paolo and LTFRB’s decision is “Palpak (foul,) kay wala gihuna huna ang nakulban ug kaldero.” None from either the bus company or the affected Bachelor drivers’ families have reportedly spoken. A stament from the vice mayor’s office quoted Digamon as having remarked in his radio program: “Palpak ang desisyon nga i suspende ang 15 ka bus nga walay labot sa incidente, walay pagtan-aw sa sitwasyon sa kabus nga ilang gikulban ug kaldero, nga karon wala na gani siguro naka eskuela ang mga bata kay walay pagkaon.” Vice Mayor Duterte has earlier asked the LTFRB to suspend the bus company citing public safety and convenience by virtue of an agency memorandum circular. LTFRB regional director Benjamin Go suspended 15 units pending investigation. Go, in a two-page order dated August 27,

2013 issued a 30-day suspension to the operation of 15 units of Bachelor bus with routes Dava-Mati and vice versa which is effective upon receipt of said order. Go cited the incident in Bunawan on Sunday which involved bachelor Express bearing plate no, LVY 853 which figured in a collision with a Toyota Lite Ace Van killing four people including a child. “This regional office hereby suspends for a period of thirty days counted upon the receipt of this order, the Certificate of Public Convenience issued on February 17, 2010 to Bachelor Express Inc., under Case No. 94XI-00010 which authorizes the use of fifteen (15) units.” the order stated citing the above mentioned accident. “I want that bus company suspended as it doesn’t guarantee the safety of the motorist and the commuting passenger, the company must realize that they have the duty to protect the public and provide convenience while they operate,” the vice mayor stressed. “Bus companies and even public utility jitney operators should always monitors their units and their drivers, because public safety is our concern, if there is an economic impact on the suspension, let it be noted that the effect if only 30-day economic impact they must remember life is above economy,” he added. Vice Mayor Duterte said they requested the LTFRB “if they could suspend the franchise of Bachelor because of the

deaths caused by reckless driving and the LTFRB finding that there was reason to suspend it, granted our request.” An obviously incensed vice mayor went on, “di naku matulon nga adlaw adlaw naay mamatay tungod sa style sa pag drive aning mga tawhana (I cannot take that Davaoenos get killed almost daily because of erring and reckless drivers).” He stressed that making the families starve is not his decision, but “it is the decision of the LTFRB, the issue here is life of the people, lives killed because of reckless drivers, I asked for its suspension because I see the need for drivers to take another road safety seminar and for the management of the bus company to remind their drivers of road safety.” He added that “we need to know that what was suspended was just the franchise and not the drivers themselves. And this covers 15 units only. There are numerous franchises granted to the company covering hundreds of units. Now, the company has the discretion to allow these drivers to drive other units whose franchises were not suspended subject of course to a seminar nga gi-hangyo nato sa kompanya.” “To impute to myself the consequences of their reckless act is highly malicious and unfounded,” He stressed. He also clarified that the suspension was preventive in nature pending investigation and not a penalty.

as the next day, or in the afternoon of the day the requirements were submitted by an applicant. “A lot of taxpayers are very happy with the 72hour rule, corruption can be avoided, and we have no reason to delay in the

first place,” he said, adding that there are other applicants who are finding it hard to provide some vital requirements, which leads to delay. Bantiding said, he had a meeting Wednesday with all the regulatory of-

fices in Davao, since they are part and parcel in the issuance of business permits, and are committed to help make issuance of business permit applications faster, earlier than 72-hours, with less than five steps to undertake.

fear that something bad might happen to them should they speak out. Digamon also said, his programs also aired Duterte’s statement to be fair. He said he respects the vice mayor’s opinion as long as it will not reach to a point that he (Duterte) will “dictate to me what I am supposed to do.” Digamon cited Rus-

sia’s “managed democracy,” where the government dictates what the media should say, and that this is false democracy. He also quoted one of the United States of America’s (USA) greatest presidents, Thomas Jefferson, who said that it’s better to have a press without a government, than to have a govern-

ment without a press. “It is our (media) job to be the voice of the voiceless, and besides, the government is subject to public criticism,” said Digamon. Finally, his message for the vice mayor was, “next time, kung magbuhat silag decision, dapat siguraduhon nila nga dili madamay ang walay labot.” EJF

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Cortez, in his presentation, said the city is pushing forward a development policy wary of the effects of climate change. Cortez cited that there is now a preference for climate change responsive designs and operations, reduction of carbon footprint and consideration of the rising water level. “Maybe we can start entertaining ideas for a water village, literally. Think of floating hous-

es or houses with floaters, stilt houses,” he said while revealing the plan of the city government to eliminate informal settlers in coastlines to give way to coastal roads and wide open spaces. This year’s Philconstruct Mindanao will also have technical seminar series on various topics like construction safety standards as well as latest trends and best practices in the construction industry.

only a small number of participants in the Davao edition of the Million People March. He said the September 11 march will include a series of noise barrage and a cultural night at Freedom Park after the march which would coin-

cide with a national event dubbed “EDSA Tayo.” Cagula added that students who join the march will also join a multisectoral march on September 13, and another nationally organized march on September 21, adding that Youth

ACT Now is demanding for the abolition of the pork barrel, not just reforms, and that there should be a rechanneling of funds instead, where the money should go primarily to education and other basic needs of the citizens.

declared all of the soldiers are on stable condition. The case stemmed from a military statement on September 5 that seven soldiers who wre hurt in a landmine explosion while conducting a community security patrol in Sitio Lantawan, Brgy. Napnapan, Pantukan, Compostella Valley province were found positive for bacteria. However, Rigoberto F. Sanchez, spokesperson of NPA Southern Mindanao Regional Command vehemently denied the allegation. “To insinuate that the NPA is engaged in a high-

ly criminal biological and chemical warfare is, indeed, pure invention. NPA Red fighters have been using in the last four decades, guerrilla warfare weapons, such as but not limited to, command-detonated explosives made up of traditional, non-biologically toxic ingredients,” Sanchez stated in his press release, adding that the seven soldiers were hit by command-detonated explosives and not the falsely reported pressure-type bombs that are banned by international laws like the Ottawa Treaty. Maj. General Ariel

Bernardo, Armed Forces of the Philippines ,10th Infantry Battalion Commander, said in response to the denial statement from the NPA, said “If maging positive, this would have an action from the CHR.. they have been violating the CAHRIL for using landmines and if mapatunayan na gumagamit sila ng chemical mas lalong violation yun,”Bernardo said. Major Jake Obligado, spokesperson of the AFP said there were 42 landmine cases recorded from 2010-to present date happened in the Davao region and others in Region 12.

species, so harvesting of these are allowed,” Juson added. In a sworn statement submitted by the General Manager of Peter-Helen Wood Industry, Mr. Eugene T. Fernandez, stated that he directed the movement of the 14 container vans from Carmen to Sasa Pier pending the completion of the Certificate of Verification Clearance (CVC) documents from the DENR because the pallet boards need to be shipped on a particular date which is August 27, 2013. According to Fernandez, the shipment is necessary so the plant can get the proceeds from the shipment just

in time for the salary of the employees. One reason cited by Fernandez for failure to get the CVC was the holiday on August 21, 2013 and the long weekend from August 24-26, 2013. August 26 is a working holiday for the company which was also the date when the vans were apprehended. Fenandez in his statement also pointed out that their wood processing plant is duly registered and is engaged in the production and export of wooden pallet components made from planted species such as Acacia Mangium and Gmelina. On the other hand,

DENR-XI Regional Technical Director for Forestry Lourdes C. Wagan disclosed that the Peter-Helen Wood Industry is very compliant to DENR laws and regulations, however, they failed this time. “We are just implementing the law and we are resolute to implement forestry laws to the fullest without fear and favor,” Wagan added. The apprehension of the 14 vans was a joint operation of the Philippine Coast Guard headed by Lt. Roy Sumayao, personnel of the Bureau of Customs Leonard George Carillo and some personnel of the DENR assigned at the Port Integrated Clearance Office. [DENR]

went up 80-78 with over two minutes left. However, Mondragon fished Sangalang’s last foul and Calo had another split to tie the knot 80-all. It was at the 8.9 second mark when the Andaya was called for another contested foul on Mondragon which turned out to be the final nail on the coffin. “Very disappointing. I

am not one who blames the referees but tonight it was really bad,” said TRMH coach Miggy Solitaria who lost a double overtime game for the second time in four days after his Ateneo team also lost in double OT over the weekend to Jose Maria College. “Until the next tournament, basketball never

ends,” TRMH Duterte Agilas owner Glen Escandor said in a text message last night from Manila. Escandor and team manager Bong Go did not make it to the finals as they were both attending to their respective engagements. Earlier, MP Pacman Warriors took third place after beating Villar Builders-Zamboanga 88-75.

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NTHONY Timtim, a 27-year old former nurse of a public hospital in Tagum City, has been voluntarily helping young souls who were victims of Typhoon Pablo and who are now residing in the tent city in Compostela town, Compostela Valley Province. Despite not having a good source of income to help his family nowadays, Timtim has continued to help the children in his village as he was able to upgrade his knowledge in psychosocial handling after undergoing a seminar conducted by Plan International (Plan) on the topic. “Until now, ang mga bata sa amoa dili pa totally okay kay ultimo hangin lang o ulan tabangon namo kay mangurog man sa kahadlok, unya manglagom (Until now, the children in our community have not totally recovered because even if the wind is not too strong or even if it is not raining heavily, they would start trembling with fear and then turn blue),” he explained. There are times when he would feel the consolation of being able to help the children who,

like him, have been trying to survive the impact of what has become the worst typhoon to have ravaged this part of the country. Promoting the rights of women and children Timtim is one of the three community educators of Plan in the municipality. As a community educator, he explains to the people cases like child protection, gender-based violence, human trafficking, abuse, and other related issues. Together with the Barangay Council Protection for Children (BCPC), they would share their knowledge on these cases, which are considered pervasive during and after a disaster. During community education sessions, however, some people would enlist themselves even when they were not among those who were listed as participants. When lunchtime comes, Timtim and the other community educators would just give their share of food to those who have joined the session but are not on the list. “Mao na usahay, magkasakit ko ug maguol ko kay dili man pud ko nila

CHILD-FRIENDLY. Community educator Anthony Timtim (center) and Plan International Country Director Carin van der Hor pose with the children outside the child-friendly space in Compostela, Compostela Valley Province. kayang tabangan. Pero much better nga ako’y motabang kaysa ako’y tabangan (This is sometimes the reason why I would get sick, and would be saddened because I know that these people could not also help me. But it would be better that I am the one

extending help than the one receiving it)”, he said. Timtim said that other than helping the villages, he has also educated himself about these issues. “Parehas anang trafficking, sa una makakita mi ana wala ko’y pakialam. Pero karon makaingon ko nga puwede ko

makasumbong maski asa, kabalo ko kung unsa ang mga steps nga akong buhaton para mapaabot ang kaso nga dili pud madelikado akong kinabuhi (Take trafficking as an example. Before, I was indifferent about the matter. Now, I can report to the authorities and

I know the steps that I would take),” he added. An educator at heart The community educator said he and the others have been trying to cope with the impact of the disaster as they have continued to stay in the tents eight months after the disaster.


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N official of the Davao City Sports Council yesterday said Philippine Judo Association (PJA) chapter president Paolo Tancontian has no power to suspend member associations. DCSC vice president Joaquin Sarabia said during yesterday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at Dexter’s Pizza at the Stadium that “Tancontian as the chapter president can only bring the matter to the PJA national office for investigation but it is only the

PJA national office that can implement suspensions and other sanctions to respective clubs.” Sarabia is also the athletic director of the University of Mindanao whose judo club Tancontian reportedly suspended for staging a walkout. University of Mindanao judo coach Edwin Pelaez cried foul after receiving a letter from Philippine Judo Association (PJA) Davao City chapter president Paolo Tancontian stating that his group will be suspended

for 24 months after their recent withdrawal in the 2013 Mayor Rody and Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte Kadayawan sa Dabaw competiton held at the Abreeza Mall. “We did not withdraw, we even emerged as overall champions. So, how can we be suspended? ,” stressed Pelaez. Team University of Mindanao came up with seven golds, four silvers and one bronze medal on that tournament which was marred with the staging of a “walkout” by team Holy Cross of

Davao College led by head coach Mariano Barayuga. Holy Cross of Davao College staged their walkout after a controversial decision made by Tancontian as chief jury during the match between Crusader Rovielyn Pampilo and Sydney Tancontian in the girls 63 kilogram division. Tancontian, father of Sydney, who acted as both jury and chief referee during the match overruled referee Ace Larida’s decision that altered the result of the match-up handing Tancontian the victory.

READY FOR THE PBA. Ian Sangalang of The Royal Mandaya Hotel-Duterte Agilas shoots over a defender from the Omega Pain Killer Pro during the finals of the 1st Pacman Cup in Gen. Santos City. The 6-7 Sangalang is PBAbound this November. Lean Daval Jr.

UM, RMC contest football title

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EFENDING champion University of Mindanao faces arch-rival and last year’s runner-up Rizal Memorial Colleges for the championship in the DFA Inter-Collegiate Football tournament set on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Tionko grounds. Philippine College of Technology will battle Philippine Women’s College for third place at 1 p.m. DFA president Edward “Chaya” Lam will award the trophies to the winners. Meanwhile, Ateneo de Davao High School and Philippine Wom-

en’s College will collide for the championship in the 2nd Davao Football Association (DFA) Women’s Open on Saturday, Sept. 7 also at the Tionko grounds. Game time is set at 3 p.m. at field 1 following the battle for third place between D’ Davao Survivors and SOS Davao at 1 p.m. Over at field 2, Ateneo Blue takes on Sakya Football Club for their own title-match in the DFA Under 13 Girls Cumulative Festival set at 3 p.m. Ateneo White plays Mintal Interage for third place at 1 p.m.


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Philconstruct expo takes Davao construction sector to new heights

Philconstruct Mindanao 2013 (4th Mindanao International Construction Equipment, Building Materials, Interior and Exterior Products Exhibition and Technology Forum) will be held in a different and bigger venue to cater to more exhibitors and visitors. The exhibit, which is jointly organized by the Philippine Constructors Association Inc. (PCA) and the Davao Constructors Association Center Inc. (DCACI), will be open to the public on September 5 to 7 at the SMX Convention Center Davao, 3rd level of the SM Lanang. Entrance to the show is free. It will be open from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm.

Philconstruct Mindanao is ready to take on the city by storm – more innovative products and technologies on display and new entrants to the show will definitely make for a bigger and better series this year. We have high hopes to surpass last year’s exhibition,” said Augusto F. Manalo, President of PCA. Last year’s Philconstruct Mindanao was a success with millions worth of reported on-site sales. Close to a hundred prominent companies from the construction industry participated and a

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PHILCONSTRUCT MINDANAO OPENING. At the opening of the 2013 Philconstruct Mindanao yesterday at the SMX Convention Center with city officials and organizers (top photo); Paper Industry Association of Davao Inc. (PIADI) directors (r-l) Olive Velasco of Zion Accuprint Publishing

Inc., Riezl Reyes of Image World, and Jon Jon Ramirez of Cortess Printing with son Jeffrey. PIADI has partnered with Pack Print Plas Davao. Other photos show the display booth of Edge Davao and other participating exhibitors. Lean Daval Jr.


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Globe launches biggest and most affordable 7-day call and text promos IN A BID to strengthen its core mobile services and sustain momentum of its prepaid business, Globe Telecom unveiled its biggest and most aggressive 7-day call and text offers for prepaid subscribers who look for longer validity promos. For subscribers who want uninterrupted text messaging for the entire week, GoUNLITXT49 allows them to send unlimited texts to Globe and TM for only P49, the most affordable week-long unlimited text promo available in the market today. This is equivalent to just P7 per day of unlimited text messaging to the Globe and TM networks for 7 days. Meanwhile, subscribers who want to avail of the lowest 7-day call promo in the market today can register to GoCALL100, which gives them 500 solid minutes of calls to Globe and TM for P100, valid for 7 days. This is over 8 hours of talk time for an entire week at an affordable price of P100. “Only Globe gives subscribers the best and most competitive 7-day text and call promos with GoUNLITXT49 and GOCALL100. Send text messages all you want and stay connected with your calling circle longer with these offers that give you the biggest value for your money,” said KD Dizon, Head of Globe Prepaid. To register, dial *143#, choose GoSAKTO and create the desired promo, or text GOUNLITXT49 or GOCALL100 to 8888. As of end-June 2013, cumulative mobile subscribers were at 36.1 million. Globe prepaid subscribers stood at about 34.2 million, 14% above last year’s 30.1 million and 3% higher than previous quarter’s 33.3 million

Smart, Sun Cellular support 2013 Philippine Tourism Week TO HELP boost the country’s travel and tourism industry, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and Digitel Mobile Philippines, Inc. (DMPI), through its mobile brand Sun Cellular – are throwing their full support for the celebration of the 2013 Philippine Tourism Week at the SMX Convention Center running until September 08. Organized by the Philippine Tour Operators Association, Inc. (PhilTOA), the country’s biggest association of travel agencies, hotels, resorts, transportation companies, handicraft stores, and other tourism-oriented establishments, this year’s celebration of the national tourism week provides an opportunity for everyone to support the domestic travel sector to make it one of the most progressive industries in the country. “Tourism has a strong impact not only to the country’s economic growth but also to the improvement in the quality of lives of Filipinos, especially those in the countryside,” said Edith Gomez, AVP for Smart and Sun International Services Marketing. “Smart and Sun are very proud to be one of the major sponsors of the 2013 Philippine Tourism Week where we don’t only help promote the best of what our country has to offer, but we also help many Filipino workers and their families.” The 2013 Philippine Tourism Week has lined up a series of tourism-related events the main highlight of the celebration is the 24th Philippine Travel Mart, the longest running travel expo that promotes nationwide tourism destinations, products, and services. This will be participated by over 350 exhibitors composed of tour operators, hotels, resorts, and other travel-related industries from all over the country. With the theme “Travel More, Live More,” the event is expected to draw in thousands of travelers and interested visitors looking for the best travel promos and packages. Aside from providing giveaways and prizes, Smart also helped PhilTOA and the Department of Tourism to massively promote the event using the telco’s LED digital billboards along major thoroughfares of Metro Manila. Sun Cellular, through its corporate solutions arm Sun Business, will provide a mobile solution to be used as a registration tool for PhilTOA’s raffle activities. Its parent company, PLDT, will be providing high-speed broadband Internet connection at the venues. For traveling Filipinos, Smart and Sun Cellular offer a complete suite of services that allow them to reach their loved ones wherever they are in the world. Both telcos also offer roaming services to tourists to the country. “With our reliable network, our travelling subscribers are assured that we got their communication needs covered, enabling them to truly live more,” said Gomez.

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A Thursday birthday party throwback ONE trend over the internet is the “Thursday throwback”. These are photos where we celebrate the happenings of the past that we have with friends. That is what stylist and M Magazine fashion and beauty editor Otoi Mercado had in mind for his birthday party.

Shunning away from fancy restaurants, Otoy’s party was held at Cecil’s Bakeshop along Iñigo Street with a menu composed of all-time Dabawenyo favourites such as Cecil’s famous lug-lug, eclairs, La Paz batchoy and dinuguan. I would definitely say that Cecil’s Bakeshop is where a lot of old-time Dabawenyos remember having their cakes and eating them too. It was literally a trip down memory lane for everyone as the vibe of Cecil’s bakeshop literally sparked moments of laughter and brilliance that made the party

even more memorable and judging from all the smiles, Otoi’s Thursday throwback was a definite beautiful blast from the past. A big happy birthday to the ageless one!


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Kapuso Royal Couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera celebrate Tuna Festival 2013 KAPUSO Royal Couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera celebrate Tuna Festival 2013

After spending quality time with each other during their vacation in Balesin, Quezon and Bali, Indonesia last month, Kapuso Royal Couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera return to work and both are now off to bring a special treat to the country’s Tuna Capital— General Santos City—as they join in this year’s Tuna Festival celebration. The real-life sweethearts are set to delight their fans via a Kapuso Fans’ Day happening 3pm this Thursday, September 5, at the Events and Convention Center of KCC Mall of GenSan. “It is always nice to get away for a few days with your special someone and come back rejuvenated for work. Actually, marami pa kaming gustong gawin ni Marian but we really need to go back para magtrabaho and here comes the Tuna Festival of GenSan. I am

happy and delighted dahil magkakasama ulit kaming dalawa para makapagpaligaya sa supporters namin,” shares Dingdong, lead actor of GMA’s forthcoming primetime offering Genesis. Also happening on the same day is the colorful Tuna Float Parade, with a special coverage from GMA Network that will air on September 15 via the network’s regional stations in Gensan, Davao and Cagayan de Oro. Scheduled the next day, Kapuso versatile actress Chynna Ortaleza will be part of the Fish Fest which will take place

at the city’s Fish Port from 6am to 12nn. Cast members of primetime soaps Annakarenina and My Husband’s Lover, meanwhile, are set to cap off the festivities via a Kapuso Mall Show on Friday, September 7. At 4pm, supporters get to watch Joyce Ching, Krystal Reyes, Julian Trono, Hiro Magalona, Rodjun Cruz, and Bettina Carlos perform live. The Tuna Festival is an annual week-long celebration highlighting the significant role of the tuna industry—the city’s primary source of income.

Sunshine, ready to fight for what is ‘right and fair’ for her kids KAPAMILYA actress Sunshine Cruz recently shared that she can closely relate with her mother role in ABS-CBN’s top caliber afternoon action-drama series “Dugong Buhay” because both of them are willing to fight for their children. “Isabel and I have a lot of similarities, especially as a mother,” said Sunshine who plays in the series as the mother of Rafael (Arjo Atayde) and the lost De Lara, Victor (Ejay Falcon). “Like Isabel who gives her all just to keep the De Lara family intact, I have always been a person who fights for what I know are right and fair, especially if it involves my family, my children. Because they are my life.” “Isabel and Sunshine both depend on God especially in

times when they need to make crucial decisions for themselves and their families,” Sunshine added. Meanwhile, Sunshine said that

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al viewers of “Dugong Buhay” will further be hooked in their series with the action-packed scenes of Victor and other characters. “Aside from the ‘reunion’ of Isabel and Victor, there are still more intense scenes to watch out for in ‘Dugong Buhay’ like the face-off of Victor and Simon (Nonie Buencamino) at the De Lara men Rafael and Enrique (Christian Vasquez), and the next phase of the love story of Victor and Sandy (Yam Concepcion) who is now pregnant.” Don’t miss the heart-pounding scenes in “Dugong Buhay,” every afternoon, after “My Little Juan” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn. com or follow @abscbndotcom in Twitter.

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total of 6502 visitors came to the trade show. With this year’s venue, a total of 7,835 square meters of total floor space, it is expected that there will be a grander showcase of products and services that will generate more income and attract more potential buyers. Davao city is also the perfect place to hold a construction expo because it has been the center of business, investment and tourism in the Southern part of the country. “This show has helped the region prove its worth as the business destination of choice for the construction industry. This year, much is expected from this event but rest assured that we at the Organizing Committee are putting in our best efforts

in order to give you better results and more impressive outcome for his show”, said Ramon Allado, event chairman of Philconstruct Mindanao 2013 and past president of the Davao Constructors Association Center, Inc. Philconstruct Mindanao also has a line-up of technical seminar series, which will feature the latest trends and best practices in the industry. Having the biggest construction show in the Philippine’s Asian City of the Future is one great opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. To learn more about the event, contact the Event Liaison Office in Davao, Konkordans at 286-3311 or email philconstruct@globallinkmp.com / konkordans@ gmail.com.


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THROUGH THE SEMIS. Rafael Nadal returns against compatriot Tommy Robredo in a quarterfinals win. Daniela Hantuchova (below, right), of Slovakia, watches a serve to Victoria Azarenka (left), of Belarus, during the US Open quarterfinals match won by Azarenka.

Rafa barges into US Open semis

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EW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal steamrolled compatriot Tommy Robredo 6-0 6-2 6-2 to move into the semi-finals of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday. The second-seeded Spaniard needed just an hour and 40 minutes to get the job done on Arthur Ashe Stadium against Robredo, who had upset Swiss master Roger Federer in the fourth round. However, he was no match for Nadal, receiving an ironic cheer when he finally won a game at 0-2 in the second set. Nadal will play Frenchman Richard Gasquet in the semi-finals on Saturday. Robredo won the first point with an unreturnable serve but that was about as good as it got for the 31-year-old, who was constantly on the back foot as Nadal dictated play with heavy forehands and only 15 unforced errors for the match. Nadal has yet to lose his serve in the tournament and did not face a break point against Robredo. Robredo showed glimpses of form early

in the third set but when Nadal broke in the fifth game the writing was on the wall. Nadal broke serve for the seventh time before sealing the lopsided affair when Robredo sent a forehand long. “I think I played my best match in the U.S. Open this year,” Nadal said. “Playing a little bit better every day is great. I am in the semi-finals and very happy to be here.” Earlier on Wednesday, Gasquet, who has a 0-10 record against Nadal, had recalled beating the Spaniard when they were 13-year-olds. “I think I lost 6-4 in the third,” confirmed Nadal. “It was one of the first tournaments for me to play internationally, under 14. Richard was unbelievable. He’s a nice guy and a good friend. We started together as kids and it’s great to see him in the semi-finals in the U.S. Open.”

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EW YORK (AP) -At 24 years young, Victoria Azarenka can claim something very few of the more experienced players can. She has a formula for beating Serena Williams. By topping Daniela Hantuchova 6-2, 6-3 in the quarterfinals Wednesday, second-seeded Azarenka moved a win away from a possible showdown with Williams in the U.S. Open final. She also became the only woman under the age of 30 to make the final four at Flushing Meadows. ‘’I’m a baby, what can I say?’’ Azarenka said. Azarenka is one of only three women to beat

top-seeded Williams this year and is the only woman to beat her twice in 2013. The last win came last month in the final of a tuneup tournament in Cincinnati. Williams won the title here last year with a three-set win over the two-time Australian Open champion from Belarus. Does Azarenka think about a possible rematch with Williams? ‘’No,’’ she said. Ever bother watching her matches on TV? ‘’Sometimes I watch but I don’t really watch a lot of TV,’’ Azarenka said. ‘’Plus, she played too quick, all the matches.’’ Similar to Williams’

double-bageling of Carla Suarez Navarro the night before, Azarenka’s match against 48th-ranked Hantuchova wasn’t much of a roadblock. Returning to the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time since 2002, Hantuchova broke Azarenka’s first service game in both sets but gave the breaks back right away both times. She picked up another break to pull within 5-3 in the second set but Azarenka broke back right away to close out the match. Standing in the way of a Williams-Azarenka final are fifth-seeded Li Na, who plays Williams in Friday’s semifinals, and

83rd-ranked Flavia Pennetta, who goes against Azarenka. ‘’She’s very good player, all-around player,’’ Azarenka said about Pennetta, a 6-4, 6-1 winner over Roberta Vinci earlier Wednesday. ‘’She can do anything. She has a great touch, great variety, she can create power, create spin. I’m really looking forward to that match. It’s a big challenge.’’ Li, Williams and Pennetta are all 31. Hantuchova is 30, and had she won, this would have been the first Grand Slam women’s semifinal of the Open era with all four of the semifinalists in their 30s.


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HEARTBREAKER TRMH Duterte Agilas bow to Omega in 2 OT By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO

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RAMSEY SANDWICH. The Royal Mandaya Hotel-Duterte Agilas’ Ramsey Williams gets sandwiched in this play in the closing minutes of overtime against Omega Pain Killer Pro. The Agilas survived two extra period battles only to fall short in a maze of lapses and controversial calls in the closing seconds. Omega won 82-80 to clinch the 1st Pacman Cup in Gen. Santos City.

Below, (left photo) TRMH team officials Bong Gonzaga and Jek Melendres receive their trophy and cash prize from Rep. Manny Pacquiao. (Right photo) The Agilas with team supporters celebrate their runner-up finish. Lean Daval Jr.

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EN. SANTOS CITY— This one is not for the faint-hearted. Davao’s The Royal Manadaya Hotel-Duterte Agilas went through two agonizing extra period only to suffer a heartbreaking 82-80 double overtime loss to Cebu’s Omega Pain Killer Pro to settle for runner-up honors in the 2013 Tuna Festival 1st Pacman Cup basketball tournament at the Gen. Santos City Gym here on Wednesday night. The game was filled with hero-making shots and party-spoiling officiating calls. TRMH slotman Mark Andaya was called for a foul with 8.9 seconds left in the second overtime that sent Hafer Mondragon to the line for the two game-winning charities. The TRMH Duterte Agilas, who were looking for their third title in franchise history, actually had one last crack at either tying the game or winning it but the Pain Killer Pros’ stifling defense in the endgame forced JR Gerilla to take an awkward 10-foot jumper that went short as the clock ticked away for the final buzzer. The TRMH Duterte Agilas led by as much as 16 points, the last at 5539 after a Gerilla twinner a little over 3 minutes left in the third quarter but a spate of disputed calls put TRMH forward Devon Sullivan to cool his heels at the bench after committing his fourth foul and the Agilas went into foul trouble early. The Pain Killer Pros cashed in on Sullivan’s

absence to mount a fierce rally early in the fourth while forcing the Agilas to play in the perimeter where they shot miserably. When Sullivan returned with 4:05 left in the fourth, the TRMH lead was down to 4 points at 59-55. Jerome Silva then banked a triple and Eman Calo scored on a fastbreak off a steal on Ramsey Williams with two minutes left to give the Cebuanos a taste of the lead for the first time 60-59. The TRMH Duterte Agilas went to their two Marks—Andaya and Magsumbol for back-to-back hits for a 63-60 cushion. Another questionable call—an offensive foul on Magsumbol—turned the ball and the tide over to the Cebuanos who went to import JR Wade for a strong drive with 20.1 seconds left. Things turned sour for the Agilas as Sullivan balked on an errant pass by Williams and Wade was fouled with 4.9 seconds left paving the way for a split and sending the finals to the first extra period, 63-all. It was a different story in the second overtime as lady luck smiled on TRMH when Sullivan sank a halfcourt hailmary shot that went in as the buzzer sounded for 71all standoff. It took Rep. Manny Pacquiao’s intervention to settle the disputed final shot and both teams returned to the floor for another five minutes of battle. With top PBA prospect Ian Sangalang scoring from inside, TRMH

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