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KOREAN MARKET By GREGORIO G. DELIGERO

HE aggressive campaign by local tourism officials to penetrate the rich Korean market has shifted into high gear in a move that will involve the chief players of local tourism. If it were any indication of things to come, a group of Korean travel agency executives blew into town for a five-day field trip cum market viability study last Thursday, September 26. Sunho Lee, who acts as sales manager for Cebu Pacific in South Korea, has been helping facilitate the

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group’s itinerary together with personnel and officials of the Department of Tourism (DOT) 11. He represents Global Vision Ways, the general sales agent of Cebu Pacific which has exclusive rights to sell tickets of the airline in South Korea. Lee and the group of Korean travel executives spent their first two days and nights at the Monfort Bat Cave on Samal Island and at the Crocodile Park in Maa, Davao City while being billeted at the Pearl Farm and The Marco Polo

Davao. Lee said the campaign to promote Davao City took center stage at the 26th KOTFA 2013 (Korea World Travel Fair) last May 30 to June 2, 2013. It was Korea’s biggest international travel trade exhibition with over 80,000 consumers and world-class cultural performances from participating trade organizations and entities. “Davao tourism (officials) who actively participated in the KOTFA promoting Davao as a major tourism destination asked

us to involve the travel agents. The purpose of this trip is to review the market viabilibity of a DavaoIncheon direct flight,” he said. As a regional air hub, Incheon International Airport is South Korea’s primary international airport and Korea’s third most populous city after Seoul and Busan Metropolitan City. Currently, Cebu Pacific has daily flights form Incheon to Manila, Cebu and Boracay and four times weekly from Busan. Lee admits that the

possibility of direct Incheon-Davao flight is still a “ very long way” and “very risky” particulalry in light of “there is no current high traffic demand.” One way to test the market, he said, is to explore the possibility of launching chartered flights among Korean tourists, particularly druing the months of December to February and the months of July to August, the winter and summer seasons, respectively, in South Korea. These are the seasons, Lee said, that people in

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Korea tend to spend more time abroad because of unfavorale local weather. The lean seasons for Korean tourists coming to the Philippines are the months of March to June and the months of September to November, the fall and spring seasons in Korea, repectively.“ The people there seldom go out of the country because of good weather (that enables them) to enjoy local tourism spots and destinations,” Lee said. Since the end of 2013

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Duterte on ‘Baktin’--“I’ll be civil with him” Bracing vs Climate Change

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Lacson:

Gov’t worse than Mafia By EJ DOMINIC FERNANDEZ

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HAT is the difference between the Mafia and the Philippine Government? One is better organized, more efficient and red tape is almost non-existent. Which is which? Your guess is as good as mine.” That was the teaser from former senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson in his speech before the 9th General Membership Meeting of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc., at The Marco Polo Davao Friday.

He said that he had seen the “pork barrel system” at play when he was in the Senate for over 10 years, and as time goes by, he is “at a loss for words” on how glaring the corruption has become in the legislative branch of the country. He said, corruption has become a venom that flows in the veins of society, and there is no other option left but for us to be in this fight together, especially now that the public consciousness is at its highest and the people are furious. “The antidote for this

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CRIME CZARS. Arguably the country’s three most famous crime busters, Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, former Senator Panfilo M. Lacson and Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director Ronald dela Rosa, pose for a photograph during

the opening of the 14-day Special Weapon and Tactics (SWAT) Orientation Training at Camp Capt. Domingo E. Leonor in Davao City Friday afternoon. Lean Daval Jr.

Art Boncato is new Duterte on ‘Baktin’--asst. DOT secretary By GREGORIO G. DELIGERO

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RESIDENT AQUINO has promoted Arturo Boncato Jr. from regional director to assistant secretary (Asec) of the Department of Tourism (DOT). As DOT Asec.Boncato will remain based in Mindanao When asked to comment on his promotion

as DOT Asec for Mindanao, Boncato said,.“I am a child of Mindanao. I am a true believer that tourism is a genuine portal and vehicle to peace,” adding, “let us not be dictated by the news portraying a negative image of Mindanao because in our hearts we truly know

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“I’ll be civil with him” By EMILORD P. CASTROMAYOR

AVAO City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said he would be civil if he crosses path with the alleged carnapping syndicate leader in Mindanao who posted a P1,440,000 bail with the

Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 27 in Tandag, Surigao del Sur. “Naisahan ko nimu ba,” Duterte said aloud in the presence of reporters on Friday, referring to Ryan Yu alias “Baktin (Visayan for piglet).” Duterte added that it Yu’s constitutional right to post bail in his cases. Ryan “Baktin” Yu, 32, posted bail on September 11 for his eight counts of carnapping after the police filed charges of carnapping against him on November 20, 2012. In October last year, Duterte offered a P5-million reward for the head of Yu. Baktin was tagged as

the leader of a big-time carnap ring operating not just locally but also nationwide. He owns the Ultrastar Grocery Store in Bagong Lungsod, Tandag City in Surigao del Sur. “Even if he stole a million motor vehicles and he is charged one million carnapping cases and he has the money to spend for all the charges and put up bail, the constitution allows him that,” Duterte said. Yu told the RTC Branch Judge Edwin Malazarte that he would abide with the law and appear in court during his trial. Yu’s group is described by authorities as the most notorious in Mindanao

where 90 percent of carnapping incidents in the Davao region were perpetrated by it. Highway Patrol Group 11 regional chief Sr. Supt. Gred Pimentel said the group has been so efficient that they could steal a vehicle in a matter of 10 seconds. Proof to this was the CCTV footage in Tagum City where a Baktin member was seen stealing a parked vehicle in only a matter of seconds. Pimentel said the group has links to another carnap syndicate in Cebu he identified as led by one Joneovel Entote, Yu’s brother-

Davao doctors should introduce to their patients the acupuncture method for relieving pain. “The result speaks louder than anything,” she said, adding acupuncture is affordable and has no side effects if done properly. “People should be made aware of acupuncture because it is very helpful to them in generating income,”Palanca said, stressing that If the government implements acupuncture at the local level there’s no need to spend thousands to buy

unnecessary medicines for headache, migraine, etc.. Dr. Hector C. Dela Cruz said that acupuncture is a traditional Eastern medicine used in correcting imbalances and preventing illnesses. “It Inimproves circulation of the blood,” he said. Republic Act 8423 known as the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) mandates the acceleration and development of traditional and alternative health care in the country. EPC

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Davao medics attend acupuncture seminar S

NEEDLE POWER. Dr. Lilia A. Marquinez-Palanca, founding president of the Philippine Academy of Acupuncture, demonstrates to Dabawenyos the procedure of penetrating needle into the skin to stimulate certain points on the body during the acupuncture for stroke treatment and facelifts seminar yesterday at Davao Medical School Foundation Mindanao Training Resource Foundation Center. Lean Daval Jr.

OME 30 Davao City based doctors and other medical practitioners underwent a threeday workshop on acupuncture treatment for stroke victims and facelifting during the three days seminar September 27-29 at the Davao Medical School Foundation Mindanao Training Resource Foundation Center. Dr. Lilia A. Marquinez-Palanca, 72, a pioneer in acupuncture in the country and founding president of the Philippine Academy of Acupuncture,

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Bracing vs Climate Change

Building more adaptive communities

By GREGORIO G. DELIGERO

EERING away from focusing actions toward the actual occurrence of disasters, the local government of Davao City is putting more priority on disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness by building more adaptive communities and sustainable development. These are among the salient points of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan approved by the City Council earlier this month. The document also spells out the significance of disaster response and disaster rehabilitation and recovery, the third and fourth thematic areas focused in the plan. But priority emphasis is given more to disaster prevention and mitigation, the first thematic area, which refers to strategic actions and activities revolving around hazards assessment and mitigation, vulnerability analysis, identification of hazard-prone areas and mainstreaming the disaster risk reduction management into development plans. The second thematic area, the disaster preparedness, provides for key strategic actions that give importance to com-

munity awareness and understanding, contingency planning, conduct of local drills, and a development of barangay-based disaster response plan. According to the plan, the activities in this thematic area are not “linear but cyclical anticipating improvements over time.” “Behavioral change created by the preparedness aspect is eventually measured by how well people respond to disasters. At the frontlines of disaster preparedness are local government units and communities. Overall, the bottomline is having more prepared citizenry and government,” the plan stressed. MORE FLEXIBILITY City planning and development coordinator Mario Luis J. Jacinto said the passage of Republic Act 10121 of the Philippine Risk Reduction Management Act of 2010 provides more flexibility in the utilization of the government’s calamity funds. The law gives focus more on disaster risk reduction and the mainstreaming of climate change adaptation. “It makes us more pro-active,” Jacinto said, pointing out that the pre-

ceeding law, the Presidential Decree 1566 strengthening the Philippine disaster control, capability and establishing the national program on community disaster preparedness, focused mainly on disaster response and releif distribution. Before the enactment of RA 10121, the utilization of the of the 5 percent calamity fund automatically alloted from the annual regular budget requires a declaration of “state of calamity” as pre-requisite for the release and utilization of the funds. The new law provides that only 30 percent of the total calamity fund is required to be reserved as quick response fund while the bulk 70 percent can be used for the prevention, mitigation and preparedness projects. EXPECTED OUTCOME Expected outcome from prevention and mitigation activities includes the increased disaster resilience of infrastructure systems, effective and applicable disaster risk financing and insurance and “end-to-end” monitoring system, forecasting and early warning. For the preparedness activities, the expected

outcome includes the increased awareness and enhanced capacity of the community to respond to the threats and impacts of hazards, developed and implemented comprehensive city preparedness and response policies, plans and systems and communities equipped with necessary skills and capability to cope with the impacts of disasters. While most efforts and resources are alloted to disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness, the plan also laid out the framework and foundation for disaster response and rehabilitation and recovery. Disaster response refers to key actions that give importance to activities during the actual disaster response operations such as needs assessment, search and rescue, relief operations and early recovery activities. Early recovery encompasses the restoration of basic services, livelihoods, governance, security and rule of law. Rehabilitation and recovery, on the other hand, covers concerns related to employment and livelihoods, infrastructure and lifeline facilities and

housing and resettlement. These are recovery efforts done when people are already outside of the evacuation centers. Expected outcome from disaster response activities includes the well-established disaster response operations, adequate and prompt assessment of needs and damages, integrated and coordinated search, rescue and retrieval capacity, timely and safe evacuation of affected communities, adequate temporary shelters and coordinated and interated system for early recovery. For rehabilitation and recovery activities, the expected outcome includes the restoration of economic activities, the incorporation of disaster risk reduction management and climate change adapation in human settlements and the reconstruction of resilient infrastructures. SCENARIO SPECIFIC Jacinto said the plan only provides the general framework that will be translated into scenario specific plan based on the risk profile of the entire city and the specific barangays. The top three calamities that hit Davao City repeatedly since 1996 are fires

and conflagrations, floods and sea swells. Others are rain-induced landslides and man-made calamities like bombing, hostage-taking and kidnap for ransom incidents. The plan however recognized that in building capacities and institutions, there are gaps at different levels of government, disaster management practitioners and various stakeholders particularly in applying resiliency principles to actual practice. “Roles and responsibilities need to be understood in the context of emergency situations and disaster risk reduction. Thus, competency-based capacity building program on disaster risk reduction management and climate change adapation should be developed and continually conducted in order to be effective and responsive to the needs of communities and institutions,” it said. “These capacity building activities will help enhance their understanding and skills so that disaster risk reduction management and climate change adapation principles and concepts can be applied and concrete actions can be taken towards building resilience,” it added.

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PHL 2013 growth could exceed 7%

HE recent rebound in Philippine imports suggests higher exports that could bolster Manila’s economy to grow by over 7 percent this year, Singapore-based DBS Bank Ltd. said Friday. In its latest Daily Breakfast Spread, DBS Bank — Southeast Asia’s largest lender — sees the improving Philippine imports feeding domestic demand and resulting in a recovery in exports receipts. “Not only does this point to continued strength in domestic demand remains but could be signaling further preparations by export manufacturers,” the report read, referring to the 8.7 percent annual growth in imports in July. The latest imports data came well above market consensus of a 0.4 percent contraction. “This suggests that local firms are gearing up for a bounce in export demand towards the yearend, as conditions in the global economy continue to improve,” the report read. Thus, DBS projects “exports chalking double-digit growth starting in August onward.”

COOPERATION AGREEMENT. Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) led by its president Arch. Daniel T. Lim (3rd from right) and chairman of the board and honorary life chairman Sebastian Angliongto (2nd from right) enters into a cooperation agreement between Pampanga Chamber of Commerce represented by its president Jim B. Jimenez (3rd from left) and After being a drag to growth in the first half, exports is now seen by DBS fueling the economy in the second half. “Coupled with the still solid picture in the domestic economy, growth may even surpass our current 7 percent forecast for 2013,” the report read.

The July imports growth is the second expansion posted for the year, and is the fastest since December 2012. The uptick was due to a 33.1 percent year-onyear growth in imports of electronics, the Philippines’ top export product. The view is shared by

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executive director Joyce del Rosario (rightmost), and Las Piñas Chamber of Commerce represented by Victor G. Alape (2nd from left), past president and executive director, and Donald Moran during DCCCII’s 9th General Membership Meeting on Friday at the Marco Polo Davao. Lean Daval Jr.

Philippine economic officials, who see the electronic arrivals as boosting outbound shipments in the coming months. “This reflects the broadly upbeat prospects for the country’s export-oriented electronics industry for the remaining months of 2013,” Rolando

Tungpalan, Deputy Director-General at the National Economic and Development Authority, noted in an e-mailed statement to reporters Wednesday. The government expects imports to grow by 12 percent and exports by 10 percent this year. It also targets a 6 to 7 per-

cent economic expansion this year from 6.8 percent in 2012. Buoyed by a resilient services sector as well as robust manufacturing and construction activities, the Philippine economy grew at the fastest rate in Southeast Asia of 7.5 percent in the second quarter.

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Dried squid industry a lucrative enterprise for rural women A

DRIED SQUID. Wolivit chairperson Virgie Rivas (right) and her two members show off their vacuum-sealed dried squid being sold in major cities in Mindanao. They produce at least 250 kilos a month (peak season) and sell them at P580 a kilo.

PART from dried mangoes and danggit, dried squid is another famous pasulubong item in the country. Dried squid or “bulad pusit” is a salted and sun dried seafood product commonly produced along coastal areas. It is made of fresh and cleaned squids. The process is simple and the marketing demand is high, making it a good business for rural folks. The rural women of Malimono in Surigao del Norte have long seen dried squid as a profitable source of income production as squid is abundant in their locality. “Lack of financing limits us to produce dried squid of commercial quality. While most of us tried to produce the product, it was not as comparable as those sold in the market,” said Virgie Rivas of the Women’s Livelihood Vision for Tomorrow (Wolivit). Rivas said transforming raw squid into a dried product starts immediately after catch. Fresh squid must be cleaned and then dried for at least 2-3 days before it will be packed. “The technique of producing crispy dried squid lies in drying and packaging. There should be no short cuts in drying. Squid must be sun dried for at least one day and air-dried for at least two days. This is to avoid molds and prolong the product’s shelf life,” Rivas said. In packaging, Rivas said dried squid is quickly vacuum-sealed to keep bacteria out, prolong its shelf life and ensure its crispiness when fried. Rivas however admitted that their association could hardly sustain producing high-quality dried squid if production is individually done among members as they could not monitor if the recommended manufacturing practices are observed. “We need to have a processing center so that we can ensure that the squids are dried and packed according to its desired standards. We also need to have adequate utensils to expand our production and meet the increasing orders from our buyers,” Rivas said. Determined to upgrade the quality of their product, chairperson Rivas along with other members sought the as-

sistance of various agencies until they were able to access funds from the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP). MRDP is a special project of the Department of Agriculture with funding assistance from the World Bank, the national government, and the local government units. Through MRDP’s Community Fund for Agricultural Development (CFAD), the association availed itself of P250, 00.00 that funded the construction of their processing center. They also bought utensils and equipment for processing including raw materials to improve and expand their production. “The assistance from MRDP was a big boost to our dried squid production. The processing center, which serves as our common production facility has upgraded the quality of our product as quality control is now strictly observed,” Rivas said. The facility and the equipment they have availed themselves of also doubled their production from 100 kilos to as high as 250 kilos of dried squid during peak season. They are selling P580.00 a kilo, which could gross up to P145, 000.00. “We are now regularly supplying Lovely Pasalubong, a souvenir store in Surigao City which places an order of at least 50 kilos a month. We have also expanded our markets in the cities of Butuan, Davao and Cagayan de Oro and even in Metro Manila” Rivas said. For their customers to properly identify their product, they used their association›s acronym: Wolivit as their brand. “We have learned that some traders claimed that the dried squid they are selling came from us but actually they bought it elsewhere. So we decided to brand our product so that our valued customers will not be misled,” Rivas said. During lean season, the association can only produce around 100 kilos, but they are now looking into consolidating the raw materials to offset low production. Rivas said they also needed adequate drying facility so that they can dry the squid even during rainy seasons to cope with the year-round demand of their product. [Noel T. Provido]

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Komang Putra Hermawan, of Bali, Indonesia, gets into the barrel of the Cloud 9 wave, giving him the point advantage to win the men’s finals of the 19th Siargao International Surfing Cup in General Luna, Siargao Island on September 27, 2013. MindaNews photo by Erwin Mascarinas

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Students in South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat meet for water summit

ORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, September 28 (PIA)— Students from all over South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat today gathers the Notre Dame of Marbel University here for the Warrior of Waters Student Summit led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) 12). The activity is attended by the National Service Training Program (NSTP) students of NDMU and NSTP officers from the Notre Dame of Tacurong College, Southern Mindanao Institute of Technology and Sultan Kudarat State University-Main Campus all in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat and the Green Valley College Foundation, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges and the Regency Polytechnic College in Koronadal City, South Cotabato. Dr. Sophie Ty-Manuel, chief of Pollution Control Division, said the summit is in support to the Adoptan-Estero or the Water Body Program. Further, Manuel noted that it will serve as an output of EMB 12 from two of the proposed high impact activities during EMB workshop known as ‘Greening the Blue’ which

was held at Coron, Palawan on April this year. She emphasized that the summit is aimed at raising awareness among NSTP students on the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 and the importance of saving and protecting the water bodies in the region. Also, the event aims to showcase the different activities of educational institutions which help in the protection and preservation of the environment as well as to identify NSTP group that is deemed best in the region when it comes to exemplary initiatives conducted on the adopted estero or water body. Manuel said that the activity will also become a venue to collaborate with other stakeholders in launching other environmental activities. One of the activities which will be conducted on the summit is the information awareness campaign on programs like Adopt-an-Estero and Greening the Blue. In addition, there will be contests on slogan and poster making as well as the declaration of commitment by the participants on their support to the programs of DENR-EMB 12. (SJDuerme-PIA12)

60 firms in Soccsksargen Region get Bagwis awards

ixty business establishments in Soccsksargen Region will receive “Bagwis” seal, proof that they provide customer-friendly products and services. Bagwis seal, formerly known as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Certified Establishment Program (CEP), gives recognition to exemplary business establishments that uphold customer rights and welfare and foster ethical business practices, and practice self-regulation. Entrepreneurs assessed under the program were evaluated based on the following criteria: presence of consumer welfare desk

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or recognized customer service counter, compliance to fair trade laws, practicing social responsibilities, and complying or aligning to International Standards. DTI 12 Regional Director Ibrahim Guiamadel, DTI 12 said, “It’s not only the establishments that committed to comply with the fair trade laws of DTI benefiting from this program but also the consumers being guaranteed of the best value for their money.” Of the 60 awardees, four will be given silver “Bagwis” seal, namely: Soc Hardware of Sarangani Province as well as Ntrprising Motor Corp., Honda Cars General Santos Inc., and MTL Gensan

Motors Inc. Meanwhile, among those that will be accorded Bronze “Bagwis” seal include 29 establishments in South Cotabato; 10 in Sultan Kudarat; 5 each in Sarangani, North Cotabato, and General Santos. Awardees from South Cotabato are: LCJL Marketing, D.M. Hardware, and Coral Grain Store in Surallah; CNCH Hardware and Motor Parts in Norala; Top Gold Auto Parts, Juanzo Mini Mart, Orcullo General Merchandise, Five-M General Merchandise, and Dosche Enterprises in T’boli. Baldon Hardware and Construction Supply in Tampakan; RV

Genuine Enterprises in Koronadal; Alocada Enterprise, Starel Store, and CM Segumalain Construction Supply in Sto. Niño; Mary Grace Hardware and Allied Services in Tupi. Danson’s Hardware, R & C Paint Center, J Mac Electrical Supply and Installation Services, Aklanon Hardware, Electrical and Auto Supply, Pacificar Hardware, 8 Menstar Marketing and Auto Supply, Gerson Divinigracia Store, Ampo Marketing, Tres Kairos, Lucky Blue Star Merchandising, Quickhands Business Center, Jusmar Marketing, Dai-Jel General Merchandise, and MGU Pharmacy and Grocery Store in Polomolok. (PIA)

city of six clusters and nine zones. These are the main features of the proposed 2012-2022 Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) presented during the public hear-

ing conducted by the City Council’s Committee on Human Settlement, Zoning and Land Use last Thursday. The City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) presented the

proposed measure, three years after the expiration of the 2001-2010 CLUP. Of the nine zones, two are classified as “new important” zones: the “no build zones” and the “restricted devel-

opment zones,” which were based on the Water Code of the Philippines and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan 20112028. (Walter I. Balane/ MindaNews)

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EDITORIAL

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Impeachment bribe

HILE many people found last week’s privilege speech of Senator Jinggoy Estrada on the P10-billion pork barrel scam boring and clearly without basis, there was something that he said that should be investigated. This was the allegation that Malacanang through the Department of Budget and Management released P50-million additional PDAF (Priority Development Assistance Fund) to each senator after the trial and conviction of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona in 2012. Jinggoy’s statement about additional P50-million pork barrel was hazy. While he hinted as much that it amounted to a bribe, he did say later on that it was not so. It is precisely because of this part of his speech that members of the Senate should now insist that the matter be looked

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into. Such an investigation, should it ever come to pass, would confirm if indeed there was bribery involved. After all, P50 million is P50 million. If each of the senators did get a share, the total would reach more than P1 billion, an amount so staggering we must be idiots to ignore it. All the senators whose integrity are now under a cloud of doubt because of Jinggoy’s hazy statement should demand for an investigation, if they value the truth and their integrity. If they think being silent about it would be the right way to handle it, they are dead wrong. The investigation must include how exactly the additional PDAF allocations were spent. That would be nice, indeed. But who will investigate the senators? Next quetion, please.

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Money is something

HE billions lost in the pork barrel scam could have done a whole world of concrete good for the hungry, the marginalized, and the war torn. We condemn the thieves and plunderers masquerading as upright citizens. We give a litany of what could have been bought and done by such a huge amount of money. With the way things are, truly it is money that makes the world go round. Much as we recognize the power of money, there are also certain things that money cannot buy: Breeding- More than parentage, this is the culture you were brought up in. Is it a culture of excellence or just getting by? Subsistence or meaningful existence? Is it enough that that the family gets to eat, never mind the presentation and the atmosphere of the meal, never mind the manners? Is correct and refined language important or is it enough that one gets the message across? Do art and aesthetics play an important role along with function? Is quality education a priority or is it enough that one graduates with a degree? Taste- Having a sense of what is aesthetically pleasing to the senses. Think of the unused mansion of the Ampatuans in Davao. Imposing and made of expensive materials. But there is a garishness to it that belies the supposed wealth and power. But then again, perhaps this garishness also speaks of a pervading sense of impunity. Think of

OFWs who outfit themselves from head to toe with screaming brand names, as if newfound wealth needs to be announced. Think of wedding invitations overwhelmed with hearts, doves, and cheesy love quotes. Curiosity-The urge to know and learn more despite comfortable circumstances; or even despite not-so-comfortable circumstances when making ends meet is a constant struggle. There are still many facets of life and the world that are interesting, regardless if they are income-generating or not. I was reading a book on theories of the beginning of the universe when a wealthy and intelligent friend of mine commented, “Ay dili man ta kakwarta ana,” (We won’t earn money with that). It is sad when people think that because they have already arrived and have proven themselves or that they are already old, then nothing much is worth learning or exploring. What is sadder is when the glory days of the past are rehashed again and again thereby losing

the opportunity to create more glory days for the present and the future. Wisdom- Platonic philosophy holds that the wise person loves all kinds of knowledge. Fr. Moga, in his article, What is True Wisdom, puts forth that having wisdom is “having a high refinement of human intelligence and a courageous living in terms of the insights reached by such intelligence.” He further expounds that wisdom is knowing what is truly important and knowing how to be happy. Wisdom is more than knowledge and technical skills but a meld of all those things to live a meaningful and textured life for oneself and for others. It is an alignment of the knowing and living. It is doing what is right even when the wrong feels good and right. Money cannot buy the abovementioned. But this is no excuse to believe that it is okay not to have money as long as such values are present. The poverty mentality is dangerously bred when we believe it is okay not to have money as long as we have love, or have good children, or even have God. The fullness of human life is a journey towards being more free, more rational, and more loving. Money makes us more free to do what we want; working to earn our own money makes us more rational; having money to spend makes loving more concrete. Money may not be everything but it is something.

economy. It is apparent that the business sector would be in a better position if the government can help and protect their businesses because if it cannot, the officialdom can’t expect businessmen to support the government. Recognizing the crucial problem, military top brass in the city and region assured the business leaders that there would soon be solutions to the burning activities perpetrated by the NPA rebels because they would be assigning troop patrols to guard the construction sites. But from the opinion of some thoughtful observers the assurance of the military aside from being late is some sort of a mock consolation. Nonetheless, other military officials expressed their concern over the strategy and maintained that the implementation of such scheme would only make the rebels’ believe that contractors are conspiring with the authorities which would in return give the perpetrators more reason to stage dreadful attacks. The armed conflict has been a source of tension in the region therefore there is a need to inform the business people that awareness as one of the main solutions to the torching of equipment and properties and other extortion activities undertaken by the rebel groups. The atrocities committed by the rebels against businessmen and innocent civilians have contributed much to the breakdown of law and order in the countryside, and

badly affect economic pursuits. Now that the causes of the problem had been determined, the government must draw up a resolution to address the serious issue. It should adopt a comprehensive plan of action which will ensure protection of the business entities while reassuring the business leaders that they will be relieved of residual problems. The business leaders identified that economic solutions would eventually end armed conflicts and considered as one of the areas of concern. They asked for closer cooperation between government and the business sector to cope with the problems since most of these directly affect socio-economic interests. Entrepreneurs realized that the insurgency problem has become a critical concern in the locality. They know that to solve their problems and protect their business endeavor, they have to seek the help of government and other sectors of society. They likewise realize that to sustain economic development, government does not even have to invite businessmen to invest in the region, as long as they know that their businesses will be fully protected, and investment will continue pouring in. In view of the fragile peace and order situation, economic opportunities would seem minimal and the region might receive less preferential treatment from prospective investors as a haven for business. Business leaders also fear that the outlook for Davao City and the region seems bleak and uncertain because of possible new series of attacks. Because of the importance of the city as a business sanctuary, government should exert extra efforts to preserve and strengthen its relations with the business community to undertake joint forces and work its way toward promoting a peaceful economic environment.

Wide-ranging arguments

REA OF COMMON CONCERN – The series of torching of construction equipment, vehicles and properties of some companies that were undertaking government infrastructure projects particularly in the rural areas of Davao City will have very grave consequences for the economy. Business leaders in the locality stressed that the problems facing the city and region required close cooperation of all sectors. The never-ending armed conflict including the burning of equipment and properties conducted by alleged communist rebels were just some of the critical issues foremost in the entrepreneurs’ mind as they called for greater cooperation and a more cohesive organization in the Davao Region. Local entrepreneurs said there are several sound arguments for putting an end to armed struggle. One is economic solutions – especially in the light of statements of Mindanao Business Council chair Vicente Lao that by eliminating abject poverty there would be no need for the impoverished people to join the rebel forces in their war against the government. He emphasized that because of the prevailing poverty situation notably in the rural communities, people would join the rebel movement for a few thousand pesos for provisions. But despite the danger of carrying out government infrastructure projects in the rural areas, some contractors still continue to perform their difficult task. The problem doesn’t end there, however, as the rebels would harassed them for the alleged failure to pay their revolutionary tax. Business companies who have invested several millions are quite defenseless against the haughty rebels. They raised a howl over the need to inform government of the prevailing problem and the implications to the

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More condos changing the skyline of Davao

ITH SO MANY condominiums rising like mushrooms after a summer rain here in Davao City, I’m now becoming confused if my original dream of living in a bungalow inside a nice and quiet subdivision would be a better idea than living in a high rise condo in this southern bustling city Condos are now changing the skyline of this city of more than two million people and I’m wondering whether it would be more exciting to live in a studio or two-bedroom condo in say, the 15th floor of a 25 storey high-rise building. For a claustrophobic like me, that would force me to take an elevator everyday from morning till night on my way to work or to buy groceries in a nearby supermarket. Thank goodness, I’m not as superstitious as that condo-high rise along Bajada which made sure to omit the 13th and 14th floors just to make sure these floors won’t remain vacant because clients often avoid them for fear of what these numbers could cause them while living a whole new lifestyle up there. Why, who wants to live on the 13th floor? I love to be surrounded by lots of trees if I have a home of my own. That new condo complex beside the Bajada-Buhangin flyover would probably be the best bet for me, if I have the moolah today to get either a studio unit or a two bedroom unit. (I can dream, can’t I ?) I was given a recent“tour” of their model units by Camella and found it so dreamy, my mouth was watering when I got out of that beautiful condo compound surrounded by thick rows of tall pine trees. Executives who like this kind of setting as their home, would love to live here with their families all their lives. Of course, I’d still prefer a bungalow in a nice, quiet subdivision like Nova Tierra Village or Ladislawa Garden Village where you can get your own lot, put up your own bungalow with enough space for a big lawn for your pets--- dogs, cats, rabbits, goats, etc to run after each other. The world around us seems to be changing fast here in Davao, even as we live our lives in rented apartments in nearby villages. Day to day, I just kept thinking that my son will grow and live in a fast-growing city with a fast-changing skyline. It’s hard to imagine all this, is happening right now in this city. And my son is growing fast! From Lanang district, he’ll soon see more high-rise buildings aside from the ones he sees daily on his way to school. After the 25-storey Abreeza Residences condo building is finished this year, he will see another one rising, this time the 35-storey Aoen Tower condo building, also beside the Ayala Breeza Mall. Just a slingshot away, he’ll also see the Camella Northpoint finished all the three new condo buildings, all surrounded by pine trees beside the Buhangin flyover--- one of the most refreshing sights of this city that’s now becoming a landmark in Davao. And just a stone’s throw away, my son will see the new Robinson’s condo project standing 24 stories high at the former CocaCola compound beside Palm Drive at Bajada. Such a sight to behold once it’s finished. The old, dusty Claveria now called C.M Recto street will soon come to life once more, this time with dramatic flair, as another new Ayala condo project called Avida will change the landscape of this once-proud avenue of business establishments of the city’s historic past. My son always pass by this area on his way home from school, getting that ride to Lanang-Sasa and watching the clearing operations by the crew of the Ayala construction project. He can even see at the horizon the condo building of DMC Magallanes project, all finished and occupied long before the Ayalas started their own condos. I think one day, my son Sean will buy his own condo and make it his home. But he will miss the dogs…. (Comments? Email > tradingpost_ davao@yahoo.com)

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Enticing...FFROM 1 is fast approaching, he said the possibility of organizing chartered flights in time for the winter season is minimal. “I think there is not enough time for us to prepare and finalize arrangements for it,’ he said, while assuring that efforts to make it finally happen next year will be fully explored and materialized. Major contributory factor that will make the planned chartered flight happen is the result of the field trip cum market viability study that the group is currently conducting. Lee described the initial feeback he got from the travel agency executives as “positive.” “They are impressed with what they have seen and experienced,” he said during an interview last Saturday night at Jack’s Ridge. Davao is positioned as the new tourist destination of South Koreans. Davao regional director Art Boncato,Jr. has earlier expressed that Davao, being the third major

gateway in the country, is getting around 8,000 Koreans in 2012. That is only around one percent of the over 1 Million South Koreans who visited the country last year. The country breached the 4 M tourist arrival in 2012. South Korea set a new all-time high by supplying a total of 1,031,155 visitors or 24.13% of the total visitor volume to the Philippines. Registering 11.45% growth from 2012, South Korea remains the biggest market and the first to contribute one million visitors. The DOT is working on a direct flight from Incheon to Davao under its Route Development Division of the DOT central office. “We have been doing a series of presentations and invitations to the airline companies. We are getting positive feedback. Jin Air and Jeju Air both expressed interest in conducting ocular visits. Early this year, the Busan Air already did their own inspection,” Boncato added.

what is Mindanao, the place we always want to live and never plan to leave.” According to lawyer Eugene Kaw, DOT chief of staff who represented DOT Secretary Jimenez in the Mindanao Tourism Congress in General Santos City, Saturday, Art will play a vital role in crafting policies for Mindanao, a realization of the

secretary’s vision to have a DOT official who hails not only from Mindanao but will also be based in Mindanao. Before Boncato joined the DOT, he was active in the tourism industry of the Davao region, he was a ranking officer of The Marco Polo Davao and once served as president of the Davao Tourism Association (DATA).

in-law. Entote was arrested by authorities two months ago and is now incarcerated. Another member identified as Cocoy Dalugdog was also arrested in Cagayan de Oro City on October 7, 2011 but is out on bail after weeks of detention. On November 25, he and his mistress were ambushed in Maramag, Bukidnon. Pimentel said the only remaining members of the

syndicate who are still free are Yu and one Mark Lester Reyes based in Metro Manila. He admitted they had a hard time implicating Yu in the illegal activity since his name never surfaced in any paper trail they gathered. He said most of those charged in the past were buyers of carnapped vehicles because their names appeared on obtained documents.

moral decay is we, the Filipino people, and the formula for that efficacy is the people’s vigilance in guarding against inconsistencies and complacency in government,” he said. He believes that President Benigno Aquino can provide the moral ascendancy to curb corruption once and for all more than any other leader before him. “However, time is running out for the President,” he said, adding that there is no better time for him to walk his talk about the straight path he promised than now.

He also shared how he fought for the abolition of the “pork barrel system” in his privilege speech on March 11, 2011, where he was met with snarling faces from his colleagues and the banging of the gavel followed by a loud “session adjourned” by then senate president Franklin Drilon. Lacson said he was prepared for any rebuttal or argument, but the motion to abolish the pork barrel was never given a chance, no interpolation, no debate, no committee referral, no public hearing, and not even a resolution, lamented.

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The 186 selected enlisted personnel from the different police units of Davao City taking up a 14-day Special Weapon and Tactics (SWAT) Orientation Training at Camp Capt. Domingo E. Leonor in Davao City participate in a morning exercise yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

Zambo City crisis over, says Palace

ANILA -- The threeweek long crisis in Zamboanga City is now over, Malacañang said Saturday. “Certainly, the defense secretary made the announcement and we’ve always maintained that we’re dealing with the situation that it will be the officials on the ground

who will be making the announcement based on their assessment,” Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a radio interview over State-run Radyo ng Bayan, confirming the declaration of Defense Sec. Voltaire Gazmin that the standoff is over but still searching for Commander Habier Malik, the

leader of the siege. Valte said the government has been successful in ensuring the safety of the civilians since the standoff began last Sept 9 when loyal followers of Nur Misuari infiltrated the city supposedly for a peace rally. “Our task from day one is to ensure the safety of the hostages that were taken...

as well as to get civilians out of harm’s way and that has already been accomplished,” she said. The military estimates that at least a hundred had been killed from the gunbattle--126 from MNLF, 23 from the military and police and 12 civilians-- between the government troops and MNLF. (PNA)

DCPO to train SWAT teams By EMILORD P. CASTROMAYOR

NE hundred eightysix local law enforcers started a 14-day Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) training course on Friday, September 27, to prepare them for any terrorist attack or threats from criminal elements in the city. Davao City police director Ronald dela Rosa said that it was Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte who told him to have members of the Regional Public Safety Battalion, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Davao City Public Safety Company and from the 12 police stations in the city undergo

such training. Duterte had admitted he was not comfortable over news reports about what happened in the African country of Kenya recently where at least 67 people were killed in a fourday attack by terrorists group on the Nairobi Weargate Mall. He also cited that the mounting of troops in Quezon in Bukidnon near Davao City’s Marilog district also alarmed him. “We must be in eternal vigilance,” the mayor stressed. The SWAT teams will be the first to respond in case of a terror attack in the

city, said Dela Rosa, who advised the trainees to be mentally and physically ready as the aim is to produce the best SWAT team despite the short training period. “I would advise you to do this training seriously because on the last day of this training we will choose the champion team and I will recommend to the mayor nga mapalitan mo ug tag-isa ka nga Bushmaster M4 carbine rifle (primary pistol) along with other SWAT gear and equipment,” he said at the opening of the training with Duterte as special

guest. Dela Rosa said that the local government allotted a P1.2 million budget for procurement of ammunition to be used during their training at the Davao City Police Office compound. The trainees will be taught sniping, rifle marksmanship and close-quarter combat, spearheaded by P/Supt. Richard Bad-ang, head of the Technical Support Platoon of DCPO. Duterte added that the trainees should take their training seriously, adding, “I don’t want anybody messing with the city.”

Ana police station, filed the case against Gary Amierol, purok leader of Purok 6, Isla Verde, Brgy. 23-C before the City Prosecution Office (CPO) yesterday morning. Investigation showed that Alimodin Usman, 38, and friends were on their way to his mother’s house

in Purok 1 when they met Amierol and Usman confronted him about an incident last September 24, which irked Amierol, prompting him to draw his 9mm caliber pistol and pointed at Usman’s group. Usman went to police and asked for assistance.

However, when Amierol was asked to show his license for pistol, he could not show any. Violation of Republic Act No. 8294, or illegal possession of firearms, penalizes the violator with prision mayor in its minimum period and a fine of P30, 000.

Purok leader caught with unlicensed gun

purok leader, 52, has been sued for illegal possession of firearm after he allegedly pointed an unlicensed gun at a man last September 25 at about 8:00 pm in Purok 2, Barangay 23-C, Davao City. P/Supt. Caezar Cabuhat, commander of the Sta.

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M Lanang Premier brings another breakthrough in Davao City and the entire region with the

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11th Judicial Region Branch 33 Davao City

IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF MINOR NAYOMI KAYE SIMBAJON SOLIER Adoptee

SPL. PROC. CASE NO. 12-642-2013 SPOUSES CHRISTOPHER CABADING GONZALES AND EDELIZA SOLIER GONZALES Petitioners x-------------------------------------------------------------------------x ORDER This is a verified petition for adoption of minor NAYOMI KAYE SIMBAJON SOLIER, be granted by his Honorable Court. Petitioner likewise pray that an Order be issued for the change of name of NAYOMI KAYE SIMBAJON SOLIER to NAYOMI KAYE SOLIER GONZALES . Finding the verified Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the preliminary conference of this petition on February 17, 2014 @ 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon and pre-trial on March 3, 2014 @ 28:30 o’clock in the morning. Pursuant to Section 11, Article IV of the Domestic Adoption Act of 1998, petitioner is hereby directed to submit themselves to Mr, Lorelie Basillote, the Social Worker of the Office of the Clerk of Court, regional Trial Court, Davao City for the preparation of the required case study, within ten days from receipt of this order who is hereby directed to conduct a case study on minor Nayomi Kaye Simbajon Solier,her biological parents and petitioners, and to submit reports(child study and home study reports) and recommendation thereon within thirty (30) days from receipt of this Order.

Pursuant to Sec. 12 (6) of A.M. No. 02-6-02-SC, Ms Lorelie Basillote a social worker of this Court, is directed to conduct counseling sessions with the biological parents (if known) on the matter of adoption of the adoptee and to submit her report before the date of hearing. Petitioners are hereby directed to cause the publication of this Order at their expense, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation, which has been selected after a raffle, in the City and the four (4) provinces of Davao.

Likewise, petitioners are further directed to furnish the office of the Solicitor general a copy of this petition and to submit proof of compliance thereto. Any person interested or who seeks to oppose the instant petition may appear to state why the petition should not be granted. SO ORDERED

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THROUGH THE WALL. Thai Kannika Thipachot unloaded 28 hits, including 25 on attacksto lead the Rising Suns past Meralco in the Shakey’s V League. (Shakey’s V League photo)

SMART, Rising Suns win S

M A R T- M a y n i l a d banked on the late arrival of its top players Alyssa Valdez and Gretchel Soltones to score a come-from-behind 17-25, 25-17, 25-20, 2522 victory over a tough Philippine National Police side as the Net Spikers bolstered their final four bid in the Shakey’s V-League Season 10 Open Conference at The Arena in San Juan City yesterday. Coming in late due to conflict in schedule with their studies, Valdez and Soltones checked in late in the first set and failed to stop the Lady Patrolers.

But the power-hitting duo settled down just in time to rally the Net Spikers to their second straight win in the carryover quarterfinal phase for a 6-3 card in the league sponsored by Shakey’s. SMART-Maynilad remained in third behind semifinalists Cagayan Province (8-0) and Army (8-1) with the win serving as a big confidence-boost for its blockbuster duel with Cagayan tomorrow halfway through the quarters of the tournament backed by Mikasa and Accel. Despite their late ar-

rival, Valdez, a Psychology student at Ateneo, still ended up with 27 hits while Soltones, a Tourism student at San Sebastian, provided the needed backup upfront with nine hits. “I expected them (Valdez and Soltones) to come in late because of their studies,” said SMARTMaynilad coach Roger Gorayeb in Filipino. “Good thing they came much earlier than expected, they helped save the day.” Thai reinforcement Lithawat Kesinee tried to carry the cudgels for the Net Spikers early but just

could pull it off against the Lady Patrollers’ Janine Nicole Marciano, Thai import Sangmuang Patcharee and Frances Xinia Molina, allowing PNP to seize the opening set. But Valdez and Soltones came in to deliver the blows with the former adding four service aces and two blocks. Marciano, Patcharee and Molina led PNP with 16, 14 and 12 hits, respectively, but the Patrolers failed to neutralize the power-hitting troika of Valdez, Soltones and Kesinee and fell to the brink with a 2-7 mark.

and return to No. 1 in the world. It was the third time Woods won the Jack Nicklaus Award despite not winning a major. He made

up for that with two World Golf Championships and The Players Championship among his five wins. No one else won more than twice this year, and Woods won the Vardon Trophy for lowest scoring average and the PGA Tour money title. ‘’It’s been an incredible year to have won five times, two of those World Golf Championships and one Players,’’ Woods said on a conference call Friday. ‘’It’s been just a fantastic year all around. It’s also an incredible feeling to be voted by your peers, and to have that type of respect is something that’s very humbling.’’ The PGA Tour does not release the percentage of votes won or even who finished second. Jordan Spieth was voted rookie of the year in a race that likely was no contest. The 20-year-old Texan began the year with no status on any tour. He won the John Deere Classic, lost in a play-

off at another event, reached the Tour Championship, was chosen for the Presidents Cup team and wound up 10th on the money list with nearly $4 million. He will be the youngest American - and first PGA Tour rookie - to play in the Presidents Cup next week in Ohio. ‘’I don’t know if it’s a ‘pinch me’ moment yet,’’ Spieth said. ‘’I think my mind is still really on next week.’’ Woods was on the ballot with British Open champion Phil Mickelson, Masters champion Adam Scott, FedEx Cup champion Henrik Stenson and Matt Kuchar. Mickelson also won the Phoenix Open and was runner-up in the U.S. Open for the sixth time. Along with his first major, Scott won The Barclays. If either of them had won the Tour Championship, three wins and a major might have won some votes over five big wins and no majors.

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ONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Tiger Woods was voted PGA Tour player of the year for the 11th time on the strength of his five big wins

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Go wild over various sushi and sashimi.

Callos.

A humongous ‘tree’ is found in the middle of the restaurant where diners can pick the desserts they want.

The Vikings have arrived

Hakkaw at the dimsum Vikings pizza with arugula and balsamic vinegar. station.

THE VIKINGS have arrived! Yes, Metro Manila’s famous luxury buffet restaurant is finally here in Durianburg, and is ready to fill the bellies of hungy Dabawenyo urbanites with good food at an affordable price. I was given a sneak peek into the restaurant last week during its dry run thanks to the invitation of the DOT office here in Davao. And I could say that I am impressed to say the least. Vikings Davao is huge! The the almost 600-seat restaurant at the Fountain Court of SM Lanang Pre-

mier occupies 1,200 square meters with interiors that are unique among all the current Vikings restaurants. The first of its kind in Davao dining, Vikings features full live show kitchen in all the seven stations. The actual cooking will not only show high-quality and fresh food but will en-

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Baby Fashionistas at SM City Davao

STYLE knows no age. At Baby Fashionista, there is always a perfect ensemble for your 6 month-old angel to the little diva aged 12. Baby Fashionistas offers a wide array of girly- girl numbers-- from fashionable dresses to funky heeled shoes, glittery tutus to cute and charming accessories! This little ones’ fashion stop has the best clothing collection for your baby girl. Dress up the little stylista and make her stand out. Visit Baby Fashionistas at the 2nd floor of the main mall of SM City Davao. Like SM City Davao on Facebook or follow @smcitydavao on Twitter for event and promo updates.

CEB offers Php1 seats on all international, domestic routes

The Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) holds its first Throwback Seat Sale, a PHP1 systemwide seat sale until September 30, 2013, for travel from June 1 to November 30, 2014. The Throwback Seat Sale was launched on the airline’s Facebook Fan Page (www.facebook.com/CebuPacificAir) last September 26, as an addition to the online Throwback Thursday or #TBT trend. Last week, CEB asked its Facebook fans to choose which headline among past seat sales they liked best. The headline with the most likes, “PHP1 just for Fun for every Juan,” was used for CEB’s first Throwback Seat Sale. Other popular headlines were “Inay ko, Ang Mura” for a past Mother’s Day seat sale and “Love at Fares Sight” for a past Valentine’s Day PHP1.43 seat sale. The PHP1 seat sale is available on any of CEB’s 34 domestic destinations and over 60 domestic routes from six operational hubs. This includes flights to Boracay, Palawan (Puerto Princesa), Coron (Busuanga), Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod and Iloilo. Also up for grabs are PHP1 seats to: Bali, Bangkok, Beijing, Brunei, Busan, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Incheon (Seoul), Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Osaka, Phuket, Singapore, Shanghai, Siem Reap (Cambodia), Taipei or Xiamen. Seats to CEB’s first long-haul destination, Dubai, are also available for PHP1. Its direct daily Manila-Dubai-Manila service will commence on October 7, 2013. “CEB will continue to make flying fun and affordable, as we offer more seat sales than ever to stimulate travel demand. We encourage guests to plan their trips early and book now to maximize their travel savings and grab the opportunity to visit new destinations,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog. For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www.cebupacificair.com, or call the reservation hotlines (02)7020888 or (032)230-8888. The latest seat sales can also be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@cebupacificair) and Facebook pages. Quoted fares are exclusive of country taxes and fuel surcharges.

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Marian breaks record in Peñafrancia Festival fans’ day

People say you don’t forget your first time. This may just hold true for Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera when she visited the city of Naga City to be part of this year’s celebration of the Peñafrancia Festival, one of the grandest displays of Marian devotion in the country. Standing before a crowd of 15,000, Marian could not help but be overwhelmed by the warm reception shown by the Bicolanos who flocked to the Plaza Quezon just to see her in person during her Grand Kapuso Fans’ Day. For the actress, it was a night she will not forget, “first time ko rito sa Naga, nung nakita ko ‘yung crowd kanina, naisip ko agad, unexpected ito.” The audience turn-out really amazed Marian, “punung-puno ang venue, sabi ko, aaaw, to think na may kasabay tayo sa kabila,” pertaining to an event mounted simultaneously by a rival network featuring five of its stars elsewhere in the city. Amid the unpredictable weather, avid supporters of Marian stood jam packed at Plaza Quezon, the biggest crowd drawn in Naga by a Kapuso event in an open venue to date, with even more fans filling up even the nearby Rizal Park. The unmoving throng even caused vehicular traffic that event organizers were forced to close some parts of General Luna and Elias Angeles Streets. “Umuulan na pero nandiyan pa rin sila,” shares Marian, who was touched by what she witnessed. “As of parang four or five in the afternoon nandoon na sila e ano’ng oras ako lumabas, 8pm? Imagine three hours na umulan ma’t gumabi, nandun sila, so ‘yun pa lang thankful na ako e,” added Marian. Marian, who has been going

around different parts of the country lately to perform and meet her fans, together with her fans’ day hosts Bettina Carlos of My Husband’s Lover and TV host-comedian Boobay, were overjoyed with the way they were treated by the Bicolanos. “Nakakatuwa ang fiesta rito, ‘yung pinakita nila, para sa amin, bilang artista, blessed ka e, pag may mga ganito kasi hindi lang more on acting, pag lumalabas ka, nagpeperform ka, tapos nakikita mo ‘yung crowd, ‘yun ang bonus na feeling sa artista e, parang wow, love nila ako.” Also present in the week-long Peñafrancia Festival was the cast of GMA’s newest inspirational drama series Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko bannered by Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica, together with co-stars LJ Reyes, Lian Paz, and newest Kapuso Renz Fernandez. They joined

the Peñafrancia Festival’s Civic Parade and led a Kapuso Barangayan with Mike “Pekto” Nacua as host last September 19 at the Pili Sports Complex. Meanwhile, live coverage of the grand Marian festival were delivered by GMA Bicol’s News and Public Affairs: the Peñafrancia Festival Civic Parade Special Flash Bulletin; the Peñafrancia Festival Military Parade Special Flash Bulletin; and An Divocion Ki Ina (Devotion to Our Mother), GMA Bicol’s special live coverage of the fluvial procession along the Naga River. Highlights of GMA’s participation in the Peñafrancia Festival will be seen on Let’s Fiesta TV Special which airs on September 29 via the Network’s regional stations in Bicol, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Dagupan, Ilocos, GenSan, Bacolod, and CDO.

Judy Ann brings inspiration to Filipino families through new game show Bet On Your Baby In a family treat with a message that is very much close to her heart, acclaimed television personality and hands-on mother Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo stands proud to share both education and enjoyment as host of the Philippines’ newest game show “Bet On Your Baby”. Seeing it fit for how she is and who she is, Judy Ann has been especially excited venturing into this new project, which is designed for families with children aged two to three and a half years old. Through a series of games, it aims to prove the importance of having a strong bond between parents and their kids. “When the show was presented to me, and when I got the whole feel of ‘Bet On Your Baby’, I was so entertained by seeing how they kids were really just playing,” said Judy Ann,

who found a great sense of enjoyment from her first taping sessions. Aside from that, the show’s games are designed in ways that allow for the children to learn while playing, making her even more eager to take on being the show’s host. Being an advocate of creating strong connections with her children, she finds a certain thrill in discovering what they’re capable of on a daily basis, which she also sees in what her guests bring to the floor. According to Judy Ann, “There’s a point of conversation with

you and the parents that join the show. We can relate to each other.” Judy Ann also immediately took a liking to the kids that she has met through the show so far. “It’s easy to love the program because you’re dealing with babies, and you can’t go wrong with that,” she said. This connection that she formed with the families that she has met on the show so far is one that she hopes will branch out to inspire other Filipino families, especially with the show presenting techniques that

parents and children can take into their own homes. “I’m just hopeful that we can inspire people to enjoy having their kids around. ‘Bet On Your Baby’ is here to help parents enjoy their kids more. Besides, being a parent, I learned that when it comes to your children, you don’t want to miss any moment. It’s important to be beside them in whatever they go through. I think when you come to that point, it’s true that you become selfless. It’s true that you smile without reason. All of a sudden, there’s so much more value in your being alive.” “Bet On Your Baby”, hosted by Judy Ann Santos, is set to hit Philippine television this October. For updates on the program, visit and like “Bet On Your Baby” on Facebook (www.facebook.com/betonyourbabyph) and follow

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ABS-CBN premieres the PH adaptation of hit Mexican telenovela Maria Mercedes on Primetime Bida THE highly-anticipated local adaptation of the worldwide hit Mexican telenovela that captivated the hearts of many Filipino viewers is set to conquer Philippine television once more beginning Monday (Oct 7) when ABS-CBN premieres “Maria Mercedes” on Primetime Bida. Filling in the shoes of Mexican Superstar Thalia, who first played the role of Maria Mercedes, is one of Philippine TV’s prettiest faces today and ABS-CBN’s newest primetime princess, Jessy Mendiola. She will portray the iconic role of Mercedes opposite leading men Jake Cuenca as Luis and Jason Abalos as Clavio. “The Pinay Maria Mercedes will surely make Filipinos laugh, cry, and fall in love all over again with her colorful story,” said Jessy. “Viewers will get to relate to the story even more as we highlight true Filipino values especially our unconditional love for our family.” Follow the bittersweet story of Mercedes as she faces life’s stuggles and experiences falling in love for the first time. From a simple life in the province, Mercedes, together with her father and siblings, will move to Manila to move on from the pain caused by her mother. But things wouldn’t go as planned when her father suddenly died and Mercedes was left with no choice but to take on the responsibility of raising her younger brother and sister at her very young age. As time passed, Mercedes learned her way living in the metro and was able to provide for siblings

Rosario (Devon Seron) and Andres (Yogo Singh) by juggling different but decent jobs alongside her childhood friend Clavio (Jason Abalos). But her world will take a different turn once her heart starts to beat for the handsome and rich businessman Luis Sancuevas (Jake Cuenca). How will Mercedes deal with her feelings for Luis? Who will go against their budding love? How will fate turn things around as Santiago (Ariel Rivera) enters Mercedes’ life? Also included in the cast of “Maria Mercedes” are Vina Morales, Dominic Ochoa, Nikki Gil, Vivian Velez, Nadia Montenegro, Atoy Co, Erika Padilla, Marx Topacio, Alex Castro, and Isabelle De Leon. “Maria Mercedes,” direct-

ed by Chito Rono, is one of ABS-CBN’s offerings in celebration of the 60th year of Philippine television. The original “Maria Mercedes” aired on ABS-CBN in 1996 and it is considered to be one of the most successful telenovelas in Phillipine TV history. The soon-to-air remake is the only localized version endorsed by Thalia herself among other Thaliaserye adaptations previously aired on Philippine television. tDon’t miss the premiere of “Maria Mercedes” beginning Monday (Oct 7) on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. For updates, follow @MariaMercedesPH on Twitter and like www.facebook.com/ MariaMercedesO fficial on Facebook. Tweet your thoughts about the show using the hashtag #MariaMercedes.

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The salad and appetizer section. tertain the guests on how a good time to show the their food is prepared. Dabawenyos a new way “Each Vikings branch has of dining. Something that its own unique interior. We they’ve never experienced encourage guests to “trav- before. A luxury buffet el” from one branch to that’s out of the hotel but another, as a true Vikings at an affordable price.” says would from one uncharted Vikings Director Anderterritory to another. Vi- son Go. “We wanted to kings Mall of Asia has the enhance the experience of more Nordic theme with “Feast” in Davao City by elements of the Vikings providing the Dabawenyos ship incorporated into the with a variety of cuisines interior. Vikings Marikina beyond imagination. At has a more homey vintage the same time, we also nofeel to it, and it also boasts ticed that the Dabawenyos the longest buffet table in love to eat, and there’s no all of our Vikings branch- better place to do that but es. Vikings North EDSA in Vikings.” has a classy black & white And what makes the theme. Vikings Lanang in Vikings buffet even betDavao City, the first Vi- ter is that the price of the kings branch outside of drinks are all included in Metro Manila and first in the Php688 for lunch and the province area, has a Php888 weekend and dinmodern Filipino theme,” ner price. Meaning you Marketing Director Mr. can have all the juice, soda, Stewart Lee enthused. coffee and even beer that Taking inspiration from you can drink to pair with the Nordic tree of life, Yg- all the food you can eat. gdrasil, Vikings Davao’s inAnd for those who are teriors are warm and cozy on the look out for good with touches of clearly Fili- deals, Vikings also has propino and Davao touches, mos where the birthday from the patterns on the celebrant gets to eat for free upholstery to the abaca on his/her birthday as long chandeliers as well and as accompanied by one full wall art. The homey feel of paying adult and an ID for the restaurant makes it ide- proof of birthdate. Groups al to while away the hours of ten will entitle two more while taking stabs at the guests of the said group to restaurants almost seem- eat for free. The Senior ingly endless line of dishes. Citizen privilege is 20% From appetisers, Chi- discount for 60 to 74 –year nese, Japanese, Korean, old guest while 75 years South-East Asian, West- old and above is entitled to ern, fried, pasta, carvery, a 50% off. sushi and even desserts, Vikings Davao at SM everything anyone can Lanang Premier is open ever wish to eat is there. daily from 11AM until “We thought it would be 3PM and 5PM until 10PM.

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SPREADEAGLED. A Hooligans FC booter tries to advance the ball against a Medvil FC defender during the PFF SMART Club National Championships Davao qualifying leg at the Tionko Field. Joey Fernandez

PHL Gilas now 34th in FIBA rankings T HE Philippine national men’s basketball team moved up 11 places in the latest world rankings by FIBA released on Friday. The latest list takes into account the silver medal finish of Gilas Pilipinas in last month’s FIBA Asia Championship. The Philippines is now the 34th ranked basketball nation in the world, up from 45th prior to the

Asian tournament. The FIBA rankings are based on results from these major basketball tournaments: the Olympics, the FIBA World Cup (formerly known as the FIBA World Championship), and the different FIBA zone championship (Eurobasket, Africa, Americas, Asia, and Oceania). FIBA takes results from the last two Olympic cycles, including qualify-

ing zone championships. This means the Philippines’ latest ranking is based on its results in the FIBA Asia Championship since 2007. The country finished ninth in 2007, eighth in 2009, fourth in 2011, and second in 2013. Overall, the Philippines is the sixth-ranked nation in Asia after China (12th), Iran (20th), Lebanon (29th), Jordan (30th), and South Korea (31st).

IANA Taurasi became an Internet sensation when the Phoenix star gave Seimone Augustus of Minnesota a peck on the cheek after the pair were called for double personal fouls in Minnesota’s 85-62 rout of the Mercury on Thursday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Video of the moment has garnered more than 1.6 million views on YouTube in just 24 hours. While it was unclear exactly what the foul was called for at the time, a

WNBA spokesman said that ‘’both players were given personal fouls for contact made coming up the floor.’’ The pair had been jostling up and down the court and the official stepped in after calling a foul to contain the situation early in the fourth quarter of the blowout. As the pair started to square off, Taurasi planted the kiss on Augustus’ cheek. Both players joked with reporters afterward about the incident. The two stars have

known each other since they first played AAU basketball in their early teens. They have been teammates and opponents in the WNBA, overseas and on USA basketball, earning gold medals together in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. The teams will play again Sunday in Phoenix with the Lynx looking to complete a sweep and advance to the WNBA finals for the third straight season. The Mercury will try and snap a 13-game losing streak to the Lynx.

to take a 4-0 lead in the final set. Kerber then fought off three match points before Kvitova capitalized on her fourth attempt. ‘’I felt a little slower in the second set,’’ Kvitova said. ‘’I gave away a few easy points and she was waiting for that so I just told myself I had to be more aggressive in the third set and that was the difference.’’ Kvitova, the 2011 Wimbledon champion,

won her 11th career title and second of the year. Kerber had been trying to win her first of the year and third overall. Kvitova will move up to No. 7 in the world rankings from her current spot of 11th. ‘’It’s always a great feeling if you win a title at a tournament,’’ she said. ‘’It means a lot for me because I know every year there is a great draw here.’’

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OKYO (AP) -- Former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic beat Angelique Kerber of Germany 6-2, 0-6, 6-3 to win the Pan Pacific Open title on Saturday. The seventh-seeded Kvitova hit a crosscourt forehand to the corner to close out the match in 1 hour, 39 minutes. After failing to win a game in the second set, Kvitova recovered

The Philippines’ ranking is expected to improve further after participating in the FIBA World Cup next year, since the tournament provides more points for competing national squads. The United States, Spain, and Argentina remained the top three basketball nations in the world, according to the rankings.

OUSTON (AP) -- New Rocket Dwight Howard is healthy and talking about bringing a championship to Houston. ‘’We have an opportunity to do something special if we stay together and stay focused,’’ Howard said Friday on the eve of Houston’s training camp. He was slowed last year after offseason back surgery, which played a part in a disappointing and difficult season with the Lakers. The center’s signing propelled the James Harden-led Rockets from a young and talented group to immediate contenders. ‘’For me, being healthy, I think it’s going to bring back a lot of the things that I’ve done in the past,’’ Howard said. ‘’I’m very excited about it.’’ The Rockets gave him a four-year deal worth about $88 million, a year less and far below the $118 million the Lakers could have offered. But Howard was ready for a fresh start after a tumultuous time in Los

Angeles, which included an admission that there were times that he wasn’t having fun and what many believed to be a strained relationship with Kobe Bryant. He wasn’t interested in talking too much about last season, but acknowledged the difficulties of the year. ‘’It happened,’’ he said. ‘’It’s over with. It didn’t work out on both sides, so we have to move on.’’ Then he raved about the relationships he’s already built with his new teammates and his excitement about playing on such a young, energetic team. ‘’I’m in a better place mentally, spiritually and physically,’’ Howard said. Howard, point guard Jeremy Lin and Harden were among several players who spent time in Aspen, Colo. in the offseason working with Houston great Hakeem Olajuwon. Howard and Lin separately relayed a story about a time during the workouts where Lin lobbed a bad and high pass intended for Howard.

JUBILATION. Petra Kvitova celebrates after winning the Pan Pacific Open title in Tokyo.

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AYOR Rodrigo R. Duterte exhorted the Davao City athletes to continue striving for excellence even as he vowed of continued support in their training and competitions. “Continue your training, continue your dream. Chase your dream,” Mayor Duterte told the athletes at the Mergrande Ocean Resort on Thursday afternoon. Duterte brought the Davao City athletes to the resort as his treat after they emerged overall champions in the Mindanao qualifying leg of the 2013 Batang Pinoy Games staged in Tagum City last August 27 to 31. The young athletes and their coaches, numbering around 180, feast-

ed on fish and chicken prepared by the City Mayor’s Office (CMO) and were given watches. They also had a grand time at the resort’s swimming pool also courtesy of the CMO. “You will continue to strive for excellence. I’m here to push you. And if there’s anything that I can do, just let me know,” Duterte said. All the medal winners in the Tagum leg qualified to the Batang Pinoy National Championship slated in Bacolod City from November 19 to 23. Batang Pinoy is an annual sports competition organized by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for athletes 15 years old and below. (SDD-CMO)

RIGHT ON TARGET. A karateka lands a kick on the chest of his opponent during the TKS Petron AAK Karatedo Inter-Club Champion ship at the Gaisano Southmall on Saturday. The tournament was organzed by the Association for the Advancement of Karatedo (AAK) Davao Branch and supported by the Philippine Sports Commissio