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TRADE EXPO OPENING. A staff of Anflocor fixes the clothes of a likeness of a banana plantation worker which is the centerpiece attraction of the company’s booth in the ongoing Davao Trade Expo (DATE) 2013 at SM Lanang Premier’s SMX Convention Center yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.
Deaths rise to 171 T
he death toll for the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Central Visayas last Tuesday has now climbed to 171, authorities said Thursday. In a cellphone inter-
view by the Philippines News Agency (PNA), Senior Superintendent Dennis Agustin, police director of Bohol provincial Police Office, said that casualty recorded at 159 fatalities while 186 people
got injured and 20 persons remained missing in Bohol. Agustin said that all fatalities have been accounted including in Municipality of Loon. “All accounted na but
still unidentified sa Loon na reported regarding casualty,” Agustin said. In a text message to Philippines News Agency (PNA) around 6:22 p.m., National Disaster Risk
tified as Orlando Amaga, a resident in Sitio Mana, Brgy Magsaysay, Marilog district. he is now facing rape and murder charges. The victim was found dead by his brother one kilometer away from their house. She also sustained several wounds on her body. espina said that Amaga, who has shown abnormal
behavior, reportedly got mad at the victim after he was accidentally hit by a stone. The suspect was found to have been previously involved in a case of arson when he burned a motorcycle for no apparent reason when he was 13, police said. espina said that the suspect could be suffering from a mental illness.
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Girl was raped before hacked to death By Emilord P. Castromayor
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OLICe investigators yesterday said the 5-year-old girl who was found dead on Tuesday was allegedly raped before she was killed by an 18-yearold assailant in Sitio Pamohayan, Marilog.
Chief Inspector Roberto espina, Marilog Police station commander, said latest investigation revealed that blood was found in the victim’s sex organ allegedly due to sexual abuse. “Members of the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) reported that the victim was raped,” espina said. The suspect was iden-
Singer-songwriter Anna Melissa serenades members of local media with her hit single “Nalusaw” during Wednesday night’s press conference at the Royal Mandaya Hotel to promote Back to Back to Back: Stephen Bishop, Joe Puerta and Michael Johnson live in Davao slated on October 26 at USEP Gym. Lean Daval Jr.
DCL Final 6 cast is complete INSIDE: LGUs’ local disaster plans up for review CARP not a sunsetting program – DA
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2 men nabbed for selling shabu T
PREMIUM CHOCOLATE. Donna Oani, marketing staff of Malagos Agri-venture, arranges cans of premium unsweetened chocolate at their exhibit booth during yesterday’s Davao Trade Expo (DATE) 2013 at SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang Premier. Lean Daval Jr.
he City Prosecutor’s Office indicted two men for selling illegal drugs during a buybust operation in Wellspring Village, Catalunan Pequeno on Tuesday. Jan Gomez,37, and Bobby De Lima,38 are facing criminal charges for violation of Section 5 of R.A 9165 or known as Dangerous Drugs Act. Based on the affidavait, PO1 Dan Rey Callo, poseur buyer, went to the area together with the informant and introduced
him to the suspects. While the back-up police team, 10 meters away from the meeting place were hiding and waiting for the signal of Callo to arrest them. When Callo handed the P500 marked money to the suspects and received the illegal drugs, he immediately signaled the arrest. Recovered from the suspects were two small sachets and six big sachets allegedly containing ‘shabu’.
retired policeman was mauled by three persons along the road in Barangay Communal, Buhangin, on Tuesday evening. P/Supt. Ruben Ramos, commander of the Buhangin Police station identified the victim as Alfredo Pelobello, 58, a retired senior inspector. “We are still waiting the complainant to file a complaint against the suspects,” Ruben said. Police said that Pelo-
bello and Roberto Recto, a laborer, and two others had a heated altercation about vehicles parked along the street. Recto, 49, is a laborer residing in Purok 3, Brgy Communal, Buhangin. PO3 Ruben Corsino and PO3 Jocris Sarenas who responded to the report of the incident on Tuesday, apprehended an intoxicated Recto at around 11:30 p.m. inside his residence when Pelobello reported it to the police.
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LGUs’ local disaster A plans up for review M
eMBeRS of the technical working group of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council met to review the local risk reduction and management plans per local government unit and to review the readiness of partner agencies to respond to contingencies following the earthquake that struck Central Visayas Tuesday morning. Loreto Rirao, director of the Office of Civil Defense 11 and chair of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council 11 said the latest disaster entails everyone to be prepared on any disaster. he also cited the need to strengthen the coordination between the RDRRMC and the local government units in handling emergency situations geared at saving lives. Rirao noticed the need to improve the coordination between many local government units and the disaster bodies in handling actual emergency situations during the immediate
aftermath of the disaster. “Only the schools are focused in conducting either earthquake or fire drills,” he said. Rirao stressed the need to examine further the local disaster risk reduction and management council per province and municipality and to align it with the corresponding national and regional plans on disaster prevention and mitigation, disaster preparedness and response, disaster rehabilitation and recovery. he said during
the scrutiny, partner line-government agencies can make evaluation and recommendation especially on their corresponding contribution to make the disaster plan relevant and effective. “We have to evaluate the local DRRM plans seriously per municipality, per province,” Rirao said. he said the local DRR plans must conform with the laws on disaster risk reduction management like the Republic Act 10121. (PIA 11-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)
Relocation, BPI housing, Samantha homes – Catalunan Grande, Sto. Niño Village, Samantha homes – Catalunan Pequeño, Small Town Village, South Villa heights, Camp San Gabriel, SGR Subd., Caflor Subd., Ruby Subd., Skyline Subd., Skyline Pagibig homes, Monte Maria Villages, St. Francis Xavier Village, Bahay Pag-ibig heights, Forest View Village, Sea Gems Village, BRC Village, Maligaya Village, Carmelo Porras Subd., Reldo Subd., Wellspring Village expansion, Greenhills Subd., Wellspring Village I, II and III, SPDA Subd., Wellspring highlands, Batalla Village, Matina Pangi Relo-
cation, Catotal Subd., Alejandra Village, San Gabriel Village, Gallera de Oro Subd., Mountain View Village, Lozano Compound, SAMULCO Village, hacienda heights, Mega homes, Diagro Compound, Rosalina Village I, Stonerock Subd., Kabataan Center Assoc., and Kaliraya Subd. This water cut is needed to allow the Production Department to conduct preventive maintenance servicing of Tugbok Well No. 5. Second set is from 8:00 PM of October 19 until 3:00 AM of October 20 or for seven hours and will affect de Jesus St., Brgy. 35-D Poblacion, J.P. Rizal extension St. (from
C.M. Recto St., to Q. Boulevard), portion of A. Bonifacio St. (from C.M. Recto St. to S. Artiaga St.), and PC Compound. The engineering Crew (eC) will tap the installed 4-inch diameter Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipeline to the existing 4-inch diameter PVC pipeline for the mainline improvement at De Jesus St., Brgy. 35-D, Poblacion for the accommodation of more or less 10 new service connections. Third set is for nine hours from 9:00 PM of October 19 until 6:00 AM of October 20 and will affect the entire area of PLDT Bangkal, Peralta Subd., DSLA Village, Tahimik Avenue Bangkal, SPeD
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O achieve high ethical standards and sustain good governance, the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte recently conducted the Validation of the Proposed Strategic human
Resource Directions held at GSP Building, Capitol Compound, Mankilam, Tagum City. It considered as an intervention to craft the human Resource Devel-
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Water service interruptions in some city parts Oct. 18-20 T
hRee separate water service interruptions in some areas in the city have been scheduled by the Davao City Water District to give way to different service improvement projects. The first set is for nine hours on October 18 from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Areas that will experience low water pressure to no water are New Loon, SARPhA Village, Samantha homes – Bago Gallera, SUhAI Village, Green Meadows Subd., BAGASA Village, Mahayahay Settlers, Mintal Relocation, Ma-a Foundry, Aglipayan Community, Sitio Basak, ecoland
Bangkal and immediate environs. The eC Crew will tap the newly installed by-pass pipe to the existing 150mm diameter Mortar Line Coated Steel Pipe for District Metered Area at PLDT Bangkal to reduce non-revenue water. In behalf of the management, DCWD acting general manager edwin V. Regalado is asking for the understanding and cooperation of would-be affected customers. he likewise advises them to store enough water prior to the scheduled water interruption as water supply may be restored earlier if work goes smoothly or later if unforeseen
problems arise. The general public may visit DCWD website (www.davao-water.gov. ph), official Facebook account (www.facebook. com/davaocitywaterdistrict) or call the DCWD trunk line at 221-9400 and press “1” on their phone dial to listen to latest daily water updates or call directly its Central Information Unit / complaints center through the 24-hour hotline 2219412 or call/text 09277988966, 0925-5113293 and 0908-4410653 for other updates, complaints, queries and other matters pertaining to DCWD services. [Jamae R. Garcia]
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Phivolcs: 1,391 aftershocks A
LMOST to 1,400 aftershocks had been recorded until Thursday afternoon in Bohol after the magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Central Visayas, and expect series of tremors to continue to rattle the province of Bohol, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Science research specialist Mylene enriquez of the Phivolcs earthquake Monitoring Division said that as of 5 p.m.. a total of 1,391 aftershocks have been recorded in Bohol. Of these aftershocks, she noted that about 28 were felt. enriquez said these series of quakes are still expectedto prevail in the “coming days or even months.” “But it will not be as strong as the main quake,” shenoted. enriquez said a 5.5 magnitude aftershock was the strongest yet to struck the province. enriquez said it occurred at 7:37
a.m. Thursday with itsepicenter traced 18 kilometers northwest of Tagbilaran City in Bohol, which felt the quake at Intensity 6. Phivolcs described Intensity 6 as “very strong.” On the other hand, Intensity 4 (moderately strong) wasobserved in Dumaguete City, Lapu Lapu City, and Sibulan in Negros Oriental, while Maasin in Southern Leyte and Mambajao in Camiguin had Intensity 2 (slightly felt) shaking. enriquez noted that in the event of Intensity 6 quake,people could lose their balance; motorists would feel like driving with flat tires and very old or poorly built structures could have slight damage. At 8:12 a.m. Tuesday, a powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquakeshook Central Visayas with its epicenter traced southeast of the town of Carmen in Bohol. On Wednesday morning, two magnitude 5.1 aftershocks hitBohol. (PNA)
No fault lines in GenSan– Phivolcs G
eNeRAL SANTOS CITY – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has cleared the city and other nearby areas of any major active fault lines that might later trigger possible damaging earthquakes. Nani Danlag, officerin-charge of the Phivolcs station here, said in a radio interview on Wednesday that the nearest active
fault lines in the area are located in mountainous portions or spots and none of them are directly traversing any key urban or populated locality. She said the active fault lines are specifically located in the upland areas of Maasim town in Sarangani, Tacurong City in Sultan Kudarat and portions of the Daguma mountain range. The fault lines, which
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TIME IS UP. A Commission on Elections (Comelec) staff checks the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of incumbent Barangay Langub kagawad Manny Ilagan Borja at the Comelec 11 office inside the Magsaysay Park in Davao City yesterday. Borja filed his COC two hours before the deadline for filling of candidacy which was set at 5:00 p.m. yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.
CARP not a sunsetting program – DA D IGOS CITY, Davao del Sur– “CARP is not a sunsetting program,” said Department of Agrarian Reform Secretary Virgilio delos Reyes during a recent nationwide gathering of the agency’s information officers. Delos Reyes supported his statement saying that “there is nothing in the law that states that DAR cannot distribute CARP-covered agricultural lands beyond 2014.” The DAR official also cited Section 30 of Republic Act 9700 or the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program extending the Acquisition and Distribution of Agricultural Lands (CARPeR), that states that distribution of land with pending cases/ proceedings will continue beyond 2014. Delos Reyes said these
valid grounds that CARP must be continued were confirmed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in its Opinion No. 59 of 2013. “The truth about agrarian reform in the past four decades was that 60% of the distributed lands were those that were easier, less tedious and less contentious to distribute,” the Secretary stated. “Contrast that to the nature of lands that are left for distribution from 2013 to 2016 of which 501,718 out of 822,488 hectares or 61% are under mandatory /compulsory acquisition, and where aggregate landholdings above five hectares will now be placed under the coverage of CARP, one can expect a radically different and a very, very contentious part of land acquisition
and distribution,” he said. “A lot of problems will arise along the way and we can get killed in the process but we have to do our job,” he added. Delos Reyes urged the DAR information officers to make bold steps in “educating the public on agrarian reform and allow discussions on social justice and small holder farming.” The Cabinet Secretary was keynote guest during the Radio Broadcasting, Crisis PR Seminar/ Workshop and Public Assistance and Media Relations Service (PAMRS) Orientation for DAR information officers last week of September this year at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) in Tagaytay. he further enjoined the information officers to showcase and present
DOT 12 pushing for P2.45B investments
G POLISHER. A vendor selling metal polish offers free jewelry cleaning to attract would be customers along City Hall drive in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.
the many success stories that are happening in the Agrarian Reform Communities (ARCs) while ensuring utmost ”transparency and accountability” from among the employees. Meanwhile, Delos Reyes bared that the distribution of hacienda Luisita in Tarlac will be held in a series of programs in the first two weeks of October, expecting skeptical views and statements of disbelief from detractors. hacienda Luisita has a total of 6,884 lots with an equal area of 6,600 square meters each for the 6,212 identified Farm Worker Beneficiaries spread across ten barangays in the municipalities of Concepcion and La Paz and in Tarlac City, all of Tarlac Province. (DAR-Davao del Sur/Yadz Geyrozaga/ PIA-XI, CLC)
eNeRAL SANTOS CITY – Tourism stakeholders in South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat provinces are pushing for the entry of around P2.45-billion worth of “big ticket” development investments in a bid to enhance the area’s tourism potentials. Nelly Nita Dillera, Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 12 director, said Thursday tourism players in the two provinces have adopted at least nine major tourism projects to anchor its development initiatives for the sector within the next decade. She said five of the proposed projects are focused
on the development of new renewable energy sources while four others involve the establishment of additional tourism facilities and other related infrastructure. “These are major or big ticket investments that are foreseen to eventually draw more tourism and development investments to the area,” Dillera said in a media forum. She said the proposed renewable energy projects comprise a 2.07-megawatt (MW) biomass power plant worth P178.2 million in Norala town and four mini-hydro power plants worth P2.1 billion in the
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Security Bank recognized in Asian Banking awards S
eCURITY Bank scored a double citation in the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Awards 2013 held at the Shangri-La hotel in Singapore. The bank was recognized as Philippines’ Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year and Philippines’ Domestic Foreign exchange Bank of the Year. These recognitions manifest once again that the bank has rightfully earned its place in the industry as a leader, acclaimed for superior FX Services and high level of competence in project finance. This year’s prestigious awards night was hosted by BBC World news anchor Rico hizon. Nearly 200 senior bankers attended the event to receive their respective awards. The Asian Banking & Finance Awards is now on its seventh year, which saw the largest ever number of countries in the region participat-
ing in the awards. Asian Banking and Finance Magazine is a renowned publication for banking and finance executives in Asia. It focuses on commercial and retail banking and on securities market from a banking perspective. It is published by The Charlton Media Group, a leading business-to-business publisher based in Singapore and serving global markets in the areas of telecoms and technology, banking, finance and insurance, and power and energy. This award is the second regional citation given to Security Bank’s Treasury Sales Team recognizing the team’s world-class capabilities in servicing client’s foreign exchange and interest rate hedging requirements. The team also bagged four awards from Asiamoney last year for FX, Derivatives, and Market Coverage.
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Asian Banking and Finance Publisher Tim Charlton (center) joins Security Bank senior Treasury officers as they accepted the award on the bank’s behalf. Accepting the awards were Aileen Chua, Desk Head for the Corporate/Wholesale business of the FX and Rates Hedging Division (left) and Raul Victor de Guzman, Division Head for the whole FX & Rates Hedging Team.
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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 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) Average December November October September August July June May April March February January
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UN Cellular and Opera software formally launched yesterday in Davao City their collaboration in providing best-value internet experience to Dabawenyos. Dexter Chan, Sun Cellular and Smart Communications manager for mobile internet, announced the telecommunications company’s new product aimed at collaring the 85 percent market belonging to feature phone users or the non-Smartphone users. Chan told Davao media yesterday that the new product could turn in an additional one million subscribers to Sun Cellular. “It’s a big market. The Philippines is still very much a feature phone market than it is a Smartphone market,” Chan said in his presentation. eiko h. Raquel, country manager of Opera software, joined Chan in the official launch. “We are excited to bring Opera here in partnership with Sun Cellular.” Using the Opera as browser, Sun Cellular has both postpaid and prepaid packages for feature phone users which fetches as low as P15 per day or P299 for 30 days. dEmoCratiZiNG tHE iNtErNEt aCCEss As the industry gears up to welcome more smartphone brands and embrace emerging digital technologies, mobile network operator and Sun Cellular and mobile web browser Opera Software join forces to democratize internet access and provide best-value internet experience to Filipinos. “We acknowledge the growing penetration of the internet across all age and social groups, and how it is becoming deeply incorporated into the lifestyle of the Filipinos,” says Michele Curran, Vice President for Data Services of Sun Cellular. “And now, we embark on this thrust with Opera to offer Filipinos
SUN AND OPERA. Eiko H. Raquel (left), country manager of Opera Software is shown with Dexter Chan, Mobile Internet manager of Sun Cellular and Smart Communications during yesterday’s product launch. NJB not just an affordable access to the internet but also lead them to the experience of a fast and efficient mobile web browser through the seamless technology of Opera Mini,” she adds. Sealing this partnership is the recently launched Browse On: Opera 15 specialized mobile internet subscription which allows Sun Cellular subscribers to enjoy unlimited mobile internet browsing through the Opera Mini software for just P15 per day. Compatible with around 3,000 types of handsets, Opera Software Chief executive Officer Lars Boilseen said that the content-efficient technology of Opera Mini allows users to experience up to six (6) times faster browsing capabilities than other mobile internet browsers. “We want users to enjoy the best browsing experience on their mobile phone with Opera Mini. It’s fast, simple and works for as of May 2013
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most phones. If you are looking for the best deal for your mobile internet experience, your search ends here,” said Lars Boilesen, CeO, Opera Software. ”With Opera’s efficient browsing capabilities and Sun Cellular’s high-speed third generation connectivity, the power of the internet is now right at the fingertips of every Filipino.” Further noting the growing relevance of the internet, Curran is positive that this partnership will work to let even more Filipinos embrace mobile browsing and let them enjoy the experience better. To begin using Sun Cellular Opera Mini browser, users may log-on to http://wap. suncellular.com.ph to download the software to their smartphones. To avail the Browse On: Opera 15 subscription, they will just have to send the keyword Opera15 to 247. This may be availed for seven (7) days via Opera 80, fifteen (15) days via Opera 160 and thirty (30) days through the Opera 299.
Foreign portfolio yield net inflows M
ANILA-Registered investments for the month of September more than doubled to US$ 2.6 billion from US$ 1.0 billion last month with the resurgence ofinvestor confidence due to positive economic data from China and the easing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Syria. It may also be recalled that investments in August were low due to hesitancy to invest during the “ghost” month (which the Chinese believe to be unlucky for business) and the shortened trading weeks brought about by holidays, heavy rains and flooding. Year-on-year, registered investments rose by 72.1 percent from US$ 1.5 billion in 2012 in recognition of the country’s sound macroeconomic fundamentals and record growth levels achieved in the first
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two quarters of 2013. Investments in September were in PSe-listed securities (US$ 1.8 billion or 70.6 percent of total), Peso GS (US$ 714 million or 27.5 percent) and Peso time deposits (US$ 52 million or 2.0 percent). For PSe-listed securities, the main beneficiaries were: holding firms (US$ 512 million), banks (US$ 338 million), property firms (US$ 294 million),information technology companies (US$ 279 million), and utilities firms (US$ 126 million). Although outflows for the month rose to US$ 1.9 billion from US$ 1.4 billion in August, transactions yielded net inflows of US$ 683 million, higher than the US$ 402 million recorded a year ago. This is also a turnaround from the US$ 442 million net outflows last month.
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Dabawenyos treated to Korean film marathon By atHENa JilliaN BraVo
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S Filipinos find watching “Koreanovelas” and listening to K-POP music much to their liking, the embassy of Korea and Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines pushed the growing love for Korean works of art with the staging of the 2013 Korean Film Festival around the country with the latest stop at SM Lanang Premier in Davao City on October 10-13, 2013. To strengthen the Korean Wave in the Philippines, KFF featured six popular films that highlighted the trends in Korean cinema such as “The Masquerade”, “Green Days”, “Sunny A Warewolf Boy”, “Deranged and Dancing Queen”. It does not only strengthen its wave but it also develops the relationship between Filipinos and Koreans in the country. KFF was formally launched on October 10 at Cinema 5 of SM Lanang Premier by Korean embassy Counselor for Culture and Public Relations and Korean Cultural Center Director hwang Seong-un, General Manager of the Korean Cultural Center Lee Duk Yung and SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President for Operations in Mindanao Debby Go. “The Masquerade” was the first film shown in the
festival that brought back the spectators to the time of Joseon Dynasty in Korea. The film was all about King Gwang-hae and a court jester ha-sun who looks remarkably like the king and filled in the role of the King until he fully recovered from the poison given to him. In the film, ha-sun does not only enjoy his time to be the King but also took his opportunity to make all things right in the kingdom. he made the king’s servants love and honor him because of his kindness and care for his people. The rest of the film was shown in the 4-day event in the Korean Festival which also celebrated the contributions of the Korean community in Davao City. The 2013 KFF was in cooperation with the Korean Film Council, Film Development Council of the Philippines, Korea Tourism Organization— Manila, Korea Copyright Commission LG and SM Supermalls all over Philippines. “We look forward to more partnerships with the Korea embassy and the Korean Cultural Center in the future,” Go, SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President for Operation in Mindanao said.
The best-selling Korean film Masquerade was the premiere movie at the film festival in SM Lanang Premier.
SM Lanang Premier Assistant Mall Manager Jerome Yeo (2nd from left), Davao Korean Association Vice President Richard Ryu and President Kim Jong Guk, SM Supermalls AVP for Operations Mindanao Debby Go, Korean Embassy Counsellor for Culture and Public Relations and Korean Cultural Center Director Hwang Seong-un, Spanish Consul-General Francisco Genaro Lon y Ozamis (2nd from right), andMalaysian Consul-General Mohammad Azhar Mazlan with Korean exchange students.
Councilor Antoinette Principe-Castrodes, who represented Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, highlights the strong relations between Koreans and Filipinos.
Debby Go, SM Supermalls AVP for Operations in Mindanao, welcomes the guests to the cultural event jointly organized by SM, the Embassy of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center.
SM Lanang Premier’sKorean Film Festivalfosters cultural exchange, attracts over 3,500 attendees F ROM October 10 to 13, SM Lanang Premier Cinema, together with the embassy of Korea and Korean Cultural Centerin the Philippines, held the 2013 Korean Film Festival for the very first time in Davao City. The said festivalat Cinema 5 providedfreescreenings formore than 3,500 audiences. This event aimed to educate people on the thriving Korean film industry andthe Korean culture. It also offered a platform for promoting cultural understandingand friendly relations between Filipinos and Koreans. On October 10, a premiere night reception at the SM Cinema Lobby hosted by Korean embassy Counsellor for Culture and Public Relations and Kore-
an Cultural Center Director hwang Seong-un and General Manager Lee Duk Yung, and SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President for Operations in Mindanao Debby Go kick-startedthe film festival, followed by a premiere screening of the blockbuster period film, Masquerade. Davao City Councilor Antoinette Principe-Castrodes graced the launch on behalf of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. The event also saw the attendance of Malaysian Consul-General Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, Spanish Consul-General Francisco Genaro LonyOzamis, Madam Mariko Ibara of the Japan Consulate, City Tourism Operations Officer Lisette Marques, Davao Korean Association President Kim Jong Guk, Film
Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Regional Coordinator and head of Davao Cinematheque Peter Philip Lat, and University of the Philippines Mindanao Chancellor Dr. Sylvia Concepcion. During the nine film screenings held in the course of four days, thousands of mall goers and students flocked to Cinema 5 to gain all-access to the six featuredfamily-friendly films – Green Days, Masquerade, Sunny, A Werewolf Boy, Deranged, and Dancing Queen – that highlighted the new wave in Korean Cinema. The Korean Film Festivalcoincided with the mall’sKorean Festival, which celebrated the contributions of the Korean community in Davao City. SM Lanang Premier
was the venue for the fourth and final leg of the film festival, which was kicked off in SM Megamall in September 18, then followed by runs atSM City Iloilo and SM City Cebu. The Korean Film Festival was successfully held nationwide in cooperation with the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), the FDCP, the Korea Tourism Organization– Manila (KTO), the Korea Copyright Commission, SM Cinema, SM Cinema Megamall, SM Cinema Lanang, LG and the Davao Korean Association. Make sure you don’t miss out on exciting cultural events at SM Lanang Premier! VisitSM Lanang Premier on Facebook and follow @SMLanangPremier on Twitter for news and event updates. Model House Architecht’s prespective
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Return the money
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heRe is hope that the billions of pesos of taxpayers money stolen by lawmakers and their accomplices will be returned to the government coffers and be properly used for public good, instead of going to the pockets of thieving government officials. This was indicated by the exchange of words between Commission on Audit (COA) chief Grace Pulido Tan and Senator Jinggoy estrada during a Senate committee hearing on the COA’s budget. Lawmakers and other persons who will receive a notice of disallowance (ND), Pulido said, will be “jointly and solidarily liable for the return of the money, and that is a matter of law.” estrada was early charged with the high economic crime of plunder before the Ombudsman, together with Senators Juan Ponce enrile and Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. The case has something to do with the questionable release of P412. 29 million of Revilla’s Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), P332.7 million of enrile’s PDAF and
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P191. 58 million of estrada’s pork barrel to bogus NGOs and government agencies with a string of funding anomalies. In her appearance before the Senate committee, Pulido revealed that notices of disallowance would be initially issued over some P6 billion worth of pork barrel found to have been illegally funneled to illegal non-government organizations many of which were under control of Janet Lim Napoles. She said the erring solons will be asked to return the money to the public coffers. This is the good news. The bad news is that the government is not exactly outstanding in the task of recovering stolen or ill-gotten wealth as we call them in the case of the Marcos family. Granting the accused lawmakers will be found guilty, would the recovery of their ill-gotten wealth be fast or would it take forever like the dismal record of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCCG)? Make a guess and cry.
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Setback in agriculture
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ASSING ThROUGh The hOLe OF A NeeDLe? – While earning praises from high-profile government economists and financial managers, Mindanao’s agriculture sector is probably running into trouble. I could still vividly remember during the early phase of the Aquino administration that government economic experts and financial analysts assured the present dispensation would successfully contrive a project that embodies a concept of livelihood – its primary goal is to stimulate the small farmers to strive for the improvement of their living conditions with maximum help from the government. however, to fully realize the vast potential of agriculture and small and medium enterprise (SMe) in Mindanao – considered the Philippines’ food basket super region, it should be more financially accessible to government loans. Unfortunately, and sadly of course, the bad news keeps coming. Part of the problem is the recurring concerns in agriculture such as the lack of access to financing and small farmers’ groups and fisher folks had been resigned to the fact that stringent rules and requirements of government-owned and controlled banks limit them from accessing urgently needed loans. They decried that government procedures to obtain loans are too heavy to comply. The agriculture sector – rice, corn and coconut farmers in particular supposedly are the most direct beneficiary of government loans. But the greatest barrier is that farmers’ groups were unable to attain its full potential due to lack of available financing. The Department of Agriculture (DA), the lead agency task to oversee the job did try to clarify the matter stating that the Aquino administration has enough funds for the purpose and a top official even assured the
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department has substantial guarantee fund at the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and readily available for farmers who wish to borrow. Aside from the much-vaunted guarantee fund another significant amount through the Agricultural Competitiveness enhancement Fund is likewise available, a portion of which was reportedly released more than two years ago. Yet, even with such an assurance from the DA to acquire government loans may not guarantee its realization based on the progress of loan processing. Owing largely to a relative lack of access to government loans, the present status of the agriculture sector in Mindanao keeps hanging on the balance especially at this stage when the Agriculture department is embroiled in the multi-billion “pork barrel” fund scam. In the past, private banks and government financial institutions were allowed to undertake government lending. It is no longer the case this time and non-government credit facilities have likewise been prohibited from handling them. Different groups from the agriculture sector therefore suggest that funds for agriculture and SMe instead be release the way it is being done by the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP). Furthermore, the DA says it has no capability to handle financing, thus encouraged the private sector to elevate their concerns
to LBP where government funds are lodged. On the other hand, the Mindanao Development Authority (MDA) suggested during a previous farmers’ convention that the funds has to be distributed using the Conditional Transfer Method (CTM), but with a sound repayment system. Maybe, but the prominent question right now is this: how long will it take to fully realize the potential of the agriculture sector and SMe in Mindanao when availing of government loans is like passing through the hole of a needle? The toughest problem relates to the very nature of government procedures in extending loans to farmer beneficiaries. hence there remains a degree of doubt considering that bureaucratic red tape is still very much alive in all government departments and line agencies. Make no mistake at all. If anyone could fast track the full realization of the potential of agriculture and SMe in Mindanao, it is the government. Quick and genuine action is badly needed: top government officials and concerned agencies notably the DA should execute a set of banking procedures and generous-money measures to stabilize Mindanao’s agricultural development and the entire country as well. If fully implemented, the system would provide a strong basis for the agriculture sector to recover from its current interlocking difficulties and move rapid rates of growth. For all government efforts, if there is such a thing, unless lost-cause development programs such as the brewing PDAF fund controversy where billions are allegedly funneled through the DA and fake NGOs is allowed to fail the country’s agriculture sector, it would be merely postponing a reckoning that will make all the more upsetting by short-sighted, self-interested solutions.
Review the barangaygovernment’s performance
UCh ideas are the small things in the barangay that make up the big things and produce impact upon the nation. Developing and building the nation from the barangay upward is the best development strategy. That’s why barangay people must be mobilized— especially its people of means and talent or creativity, so they can contribute in a real way to nation-building. There’s nothing much that barangay people can do about the national situation or about problems at macro level except to leverage their sovereign votes below to compel the officials above to adopt reforms. The real tasks for barangay folks lie in their neighborhoods—to develop the community’s assets and make them productive. Knowledge, Public information Knowledge is power. Informed or knowledgeable barangay folks make democracy powerful. Does the barangay government inform the people or make them aware of the income or revenues generated by the community? Are the constituents aware of the expenses incurred or spent on their behalf. Do they have access to the Barangay’s statement of income and expenditures (which are supposed to be posted in prominent places of the community)? accountability During the last Barangay Assembly, was there a report on the activities, programs, projects, and finances of the barangay? Was the report discussed and
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(Conclusion) openly deliberated? Can it be said that the people are well-informed of the status of their money? If not, then something is very wrong. The governing process of the barangay is a direct democracy, and the people are sovereign citizens. Anyone can pose questions directly; everyone is entitled to an answer. This is the essence of democratic governance. It is very important for this democratic system to be observed or honored at the grassroots. true state of the Nation It’s in the barangay neighborhood that the true state of the nation can be appreciated or felt. It is there that one can find the concrete details of poverty, joblessness, or criminality. It’s also there that one finds the pleasing aspects of our society: the charming customs and traditions, our warm hospitality and friendliness, our art forms and unique crafts, the products of Filipino excellence and genius. We must rely on Barangay citizens to honor and uphold what’s best and excellent in our culture and discard what’s ugly and corrupt. That’s the best way to advance the national interest. A developed nation can arise only
out of developed communities. And if a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, can our Republic be stronger than its weakest barangay? As the barangay is, so is the Republic. Use your Best Judgment So please review the work of your barangay officials. Determine to what extent they have served the common good. And on election day, make a judgment on who can best bring progress and pride to your community. No less important, do not allow individuals or families to monopolize choice positions. Selfish candidates should have no place in the public service; they will only take advantage of the community and exploit its resources. If you tolerate abuse or corruption in your barangay, it will result in the triumph of abuse and corruption—not only in your barangay but in the nation. One must never forget that officials on all levels of our government are elected by the people of the barangay, whose votes are also cast in the precincts of the barangay. If your officials are abusive and corrupt, they will influence your neighbors to vote for the abusers and corruptors of our society! [MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. Manny Valdehuesa writes from Cagayan de Oro and is the president and national convenor of Gising Barangay Movement Inc. He can be reached at valdehuesa@gmail.com]
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Shocks and aftershocks: Enough to wake us up? THINKING ALLOWED By NicaSio aNgelo aguStiN
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he 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck the Visayas last Tuesday had recorded 382 aftershocks after 24 hours and still counting, ranging from 4.5 magnitude to slight earth movement. These aftershocks continue to send people and residents in Bohol and nearby cities of Cebu Province in panic. If only aftershocks continue for several days and expand their geographic coverage to a point where all of us, particularly our leaders, become fully aware that the Philippines sits on the ring of fire, then the calls for the improvement of our systems of planning and constructionwould be given their utmost recognition and importance. We don’t need calamities and disasters to remind us that we are one of the most disaster-prone countries in the whole world. We have had enough and by now, we should already know what it takes for us to establish safer and healthier communities. Times and events like this, however, slap us with the sad reality that we have not done quite enough in preparing communities for future and impending calamities. While we cannot discount the enormous albeit intermittent efforts done by the government, the private sector and communities themselves, in totally however, they still amount to nothing, unable to bring us to a momentumin our pursuit for stable social and economic welfare and well-being. We can learn so much from our past and recent experiences in dealing with calamities. These learningscan be categorized into those that we could already do to prepare communities and avoid losses and damages should calamities such as the recent earthquake would happen; those that we can do during natural events; and those that we do after disasters and calamities. For practical purposes, I will dwell on the latter one which basically covers relief and recovery, something that Bohol and other calamity-stricken areas in Philippines would need at this time. Relief and recovery require a clear coordinating mechanism to avoid confusions, overlaps and gaps in providing services to victims of calamities, and it facilitates moving forward. As we have seen in the past, when a calamity strikes, benevolent entities, donors, civil society organizations, development works, volunteers, the government and the private sector come in to provide assistance and support. There is then a need to coordinate them for more effective service delivery. Another important lesson is the necessity of outlining roles, responsibilities, outcomes, and time frames in moving from relief to recovery so that post-disaster response resources could be best optimized. Specific tools like a clear damage and loss assessment and a straightforward recovery roadmap can assist this process. For Bohol and Cebu, two of the country’s main economic drivers, their immediate recovery is significant in maintaining not only the level of local economic growth but also their contribution to national development.
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Deaths...FFROM 1 Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) executive Director eduardo del Rosario said that 11 people were killed in Cebu province and one was killed in Siquijor. Del Rosario added a total of 182 people were injured in Cebu, three in Siquijor, and one each in Negros Oriental and Iloilo. In a related development, power has been fully restored in the earthquake-hit central Visayas Wednesday night. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), in an advisory, said the power has normalized after the Catigbian-Carmen 69kV line was restored at around 6:14pm Wednesday. The grid operator said it is “ready to conduct similar expedited resto-
ration activities to ensure reliable power transmission services.” “The corporation is also continuously taking necessary preparations and precautions to minimize the impact of succeeding disasters on NGCP operations and facilities,” it added. Power was cut in some parts of Visayas Tuesday morning after Bohol was hit by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake past 8am. To date, the government has reported 159 fatalities from the earthquake. Several centuries-old churches were destroyed in Bohol but government buildings, public markets and hospitals were also destroyed not only in Bohol but also in Cebu. (PNA)
opment (hRD) Plan of the Province with some assistance of the AusAid thru the Philippine Australia human Resource and Organizational Development Facility (PAhRODF). As a springboard to the 3-year hRD Plan, a revisit of the human Resource vision, mission and goals were discussed by Prov’l. human Resource Mgt. Officer Monica Salido. The proposed output for validation included the core values of integrity, competence and commitment which will lead to high productivity and public service excellence,
the value of fostering and nurturing an enabling working environment; and the importance of percent ratio of learning with 60% experience, 30% coaching and 10% classroom type of learning. Governor Rodolfo del Rosario emphasized the significance in developing the human Resource Management Plan of the province. “After countless intervention with hRM, we enable to focus not only on the management side but more on the development side,” said the
Governor. “It is not a matter of how we manage our province, but also on how to develop our management skills for us to be able to deliver the basic services as public servants,” he added. The Governor wished that Davao del Norte will become an outstanding province in terms of the human Resource Management. he hoped the province can attain its objective of developing its employees to be efficient and effective government workers.
municipalities of T’boli, Tampakan, Banga and Tantangan, all in South Cotabato. The four mini-hydro power projects, which have a combined capacity 8.56 MW, will be built at the Lam-alo River in T’boli, Tablu River in Tampakan, Banga River in Banga and Matimus Falls in Tantangan, she said. Dillera said the other projects are the upgrading of ceramic manufacturing technology worth P1 million in Tantangan town and a tourism infrastructure package worth P175 million for the Development Center for ecology and Leadership Advancement, which is based in Tacurong City in Sultan Kudarat. Tourism players have also proposed for the establishment of a wellness center as well as a theme park and a T’boli village at the famed seven falls of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato. The required investments for the projects are still being finalized by their proponents. Dillera said the nine projects will be presented
to potential investors at the 1st South Mindanao Tourism Investment Conference (Tourism Icon), which is slated on Oct. 24 to 26 at The Farm Resort in Koronadal City. The Tourism Icon is a project of the Allah Valley Landscape Development Alliance (AVLADA) and the local governments of South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat. It is supported by the Canada-backed Local Government Support Program for Local economic Development (LGSP-LeD) of the Department of Interior and Local Government, DOT Region 12 and the Mindanao Business Council (MinBC). AVLADA is a local government-led environmental body that oversees the management and protection of the Allah Valley landscape, specifically the critical Allah River and its watershed areas. The alliance, which is a recipient of the Galing Pook Award in 2009, comprises 11 local governments in South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat that are traversed
by the Allah River. Alfred Allaga, LGSP-LeD advisor, said around 100 businessmen and investors from various parts of the country have already signified to join the Tourism Icon. he said around 100 national officials, regional and local government leaders are also expected to attend the conference. Among those who have confirmed their attendance were officials and representatives from the Makati Business Club, Malaysian Consulate in Davao City, eastern Petroleum and the Aboitiz Group, he said. Allaga said the investment conference will mainly focus on promoting the area’s proposed “ecotourism highway,” which was considered to cover the municipalities of Lake Sebu, T’boli, Surallah, Norala, Banga and Sto. Nino in South Cotabato and Lambayong, esperanza, Bagumbayan, Isulan and Tacurong City in Sultan Kudarat. “We will be presenting the nine investment pro-
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DILG warns barangay officials against holding of general assemblies during campaign period
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NCUMBeNT barangay officials are prohibited from holding of DILG-mandated general assembly starting yesterday, an interior and local government here warned. Josephine Leysa, provincial director of DILG-South Cotabato, explained barangays have until today, October 17 to hold general assembly pursuant to Proclamation No. 260 issued by President Benigno Aquino III on September 30, 2011 and the Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991. Barangay general assembly in the second semester of each calendar year is usually done in October. Last year, it was
set on October 14. In these gatherings, village officials usually present their accomplishments, programs and project as well as plans are reported and deliberated. “Before the campaign period, barangay officials can still conduct general assemblies because they are mandated to conduct assemblies in October but during the campaign period, holding of this would signify campaigning,” she said. She pointed out further that incumbent officials who are running for office could still gather their constituents but must not use government funds and resources. The official added
that they had even directed their municipal local government operations officers to monitor whether the barangay officials limited their reports on the accomplishments only. “If they included plans in their reporting during the general assembly, this too could mean campaigning,” she said. Per Comelec Resolution No. 9749, campaign period for the 2013 Barangay election starts tomorrow, October 18, and will end on October 26. The barangay election will be on October 28. Filing of Certificate of Candidacy closes at 5:00 p.m. today. (DeDoguiles-PIA 12)
are mainly breaks or fractures in the ground that occurs when the earth's tectonic plates move or shift and are areas where earthquakes are likely to occur, are part of the Mindanao Fault, she said. “Our urban centers are not directly under any fault line so most of the major earthquakes that we experienced in the past years mainly affected the peripheral areas,” she said. But she clarified that the absence of major active fault line in an area could mean that it could be spared from damaging earthquakes as what happened to some areas in Bohol and Cebu provinces on Tuesday
morning. She said earthquakes have remained unpredictable and their impact could also be intense even in areas outside or not directly hit by the fault lines. “It’s important for us to be always prepared for any eventuality and we can do that by participating in earthquake drills and related activities,” she said. Bohol and Cebu were rocked by a 7.2-magnitude earthquake at 8:12 a.m. on Tuesday that already left 120 people dead and thousands others injured. The temblor, whose epicenter was traced two kilometers
southeast of Carmen in Bohol, damaged various structures, among them centuries-old churches and edifices. The tectonic quake was felt at intensity 7 in Bohol, Cebu and Siquijor. It was measured at intensity 4 in parts of Northern Mindanao. Meantime, as to possible volcanic-related earthquakes, Danlag said the area has two active volcanoes but none of them have exhibited signs of activity so far. The area’s active volcanoes are Mt. Matutum in Polomolok and Tupi towns as well as Mt. Melebingoy (formerly Parker) in T’boli town, all in South Cotabato. (MindaNews)
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eADING the spec sheet, you’d believe that the Nokia Lumia 625 is more about bringing a bigger screen and a faster mobile Internet experience to emerging markets than it is about releasing yet another model in the highly competitive bargain deck. And you’re right. The Lumia 625’s 4.7-inch screen—the largest among Lumia displays, albeit by a small margin—and LTe connectivity define its commercial viability. But it’s reasonably priced, too, officially retailing for P13,200 on Philippine shores, thus making it the most affordable LTe phone in the country so far. There’s more to it, of course. We’ll detail more of what to expect from Nokia’ newest product offering in our review. hardware Despite its name, the Nokia Lumia 625 bears little resemblance to the Lumia 620. Those who remember the latter will likely be pleased with the design changes. It starts with the polycarbonate casing; Nokia’s latest release flaunts gentler curves on the corners and back, whereas its predecessor
has tapered sides. Between the two, we prefer the Lumia 625’s design, mainly because it looks deceptively similar to higher-end Lumias. Coming in at 9.2mm thick—almost 2mm slimmer than the 11mm-thick Lumia 620—the 625 is the thinner of the two smartphones, but it is indeed heavier, tipping the scales at 159 grams. Still, the weight difference doesn’t make the handset more difficult to carry around. The handset’s form-fitting rear panel wraps the edges and can be removed to reveal the sealed battery as well as access the microSIM and microSD card slots. Do note that separating the shell from the phone itself can be difficult, as it requires you to use the microUSB port as leverage to pry the shell off. There are three things going for the Nokia Lumia 625: a 4.7-inch screen, LTe connectivity, and a P13,200 price tag. More on the handset here: Review: Nokia Lumia 625, LTe phone for less than P14,000. he case comes in several color variants: black, green, red-orange, white,
and yellow. All of them feature a smooth, matte finish which keeps fingerprints and smudges off the back of the device. What we found cool about the case is that it
makes use of Nokia’s dual-shot layering technique, which involves adding a second layer of colored, translucent polycarbonate on top of a base layer to produce color and depth
effects. Our loaner unit comes in white, making the effect more visible, especially from the sides. Like other Lumias before it, the 625’s power, volume, and camera-shut-
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MVP: Jayson, LA or Arwind? T
he race for the 2013 PBA Most Valuable Player is down to three men with Talk ‘N Text guard Jayson Castro, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel sentinel LA Tenorio, and Petron Blaze forward Arwind Santos disputing the award. The winner of the league’s highest honor will be known on Friday in the Leo Awards set at 7 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena,
before Game Four of the PLDT Telpad Governors’ Cup finals series between Petron and San Mig Coffee. The awarding ceremonies will be broadcast live over AksyonTV Channel 41. The three men are the official candidates for the trophy by virtue of winning Best Player of the Conference in each of the PBA’s three tournaments this year.
Castro won the top honor in the Philippine Cup on his way to leading the Tropang Texters to their third straight title in the all-Filipino conference. The fleet-footed guard also helped Talk ‘N Text to the semifinals of the Commissioner’s Cup, the only MVP candidate
to appear in more than one final four series this season. Tenorio was named Best Player of the Conference in the Commissioner’s Cup after carrying the Gin Kings to a finals appearance despite an injury to backcourt partner Mark
Caguioa. Tenorio was also a top candidate for BPC in the Governors’ Cup, but his campaign was cut short after Ginebra failed to make it past the quarterfinals of the tournament. The award instead went to Santos, whose Boosters squad is still in
the thick of a finals battle with the Mixers for the Governors’ Cup crown. he has been a consistent performer all season long despite disappointing finishes for Petron in the first two conferences, where the Boosters failed to make it past the quarterfinals stages.
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LMATY, Kazakhstan – London Olympian Mark Anthony Barriga stamped his class on 2011 SeA Games silver medalist Ngoc Tan huynh, pulling off a unanimous decision (30-27 on all 3 judges’ scorecards) to chalk up the PLDT-ABAP national team’s second win in three outings in the AIBA World Boxing Championships here Wednesday. Flywweight Roldan Boncales won his opening day assignment against Guatemalan Olympian eddie Barillas Monday. Giving up at least three inches in height, the diminutive Barriga scored on crisp counterpunches and solid left straights against the charging Vietnamese. The 20 year-old Panabo native, a two-time gold medalist of the Sydney Jackson Tournament in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, also used his vaunted speed and footwork to defuse Ngoc’s reach advantage. Barriga, however, faces a tougher foe in the next round, Yosvani Veitia Soto of Cuba, the number five
PRIDE OF PANABO. Mark Barriga of Panabo City (left), shown here in file photo, has advanced to the Olympic qualifiers. seed in the tournament. The 21-year-old Cuban champion lost to China’s vaunted light flyweight Zou Shiming in the London Olympics but many there thought he was robbed of victory. Soto is a seasoned internationalist, having been a World Series of Boxing campaigner who
has won tournaments in Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Mexico, and others. “Ok lang yon,” said Barriga. “Pareho lang naman kami nag-ensayo at nakita ko na naman ang laro niya. Paghahandaan ko na lang siya nang mabuti. Kondisyon din naman tayo. (That’s ok. We both trained
hard and I’ve seen him fight. I’ll just prepare well for him. I’m also in good shape).” Meanwhile, Valencia, Bukidnon’s Mario Fernandez enters the ring in the 56-kg bantamweight class at the Baluan Sholak Palace of Sports Thursday against Guyana’s two-time
national champion Imran Khan. earlier, 2011 SeA games gold medalist Dennis Galvan fell victim to a quick-punching boxer from Azerbaijan, Gaybatulla Gadzhialiyev, Tuesday to crash out of the tournament. Galvan, 21, tried vainly
to launch an attack but Gadzhialiyev, a veteran of the London Olympics and seeded 10th here, proved too slick, countering with solid hooks and straights to score a unanimous decision over three rounds. Filipino coaches are Nolito and Roel Velasco and Ronald Chavez.
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A birthday more colorful Bing-bing Taojo’s fabulous golden natal celebration
Birthdays are always a colourful celebration thanks to family and friends attending and that is the main reason why my Caroline “Bing-bing” Taojo went all out with the colours of the rainbow to celebrate her 50th birthday at her beautiful home in Tagum City. Going with the theme of “Fifty shades of gay”, Bingbing’s party was a truly and outwardly gay affair with gaily coloured invites, loud pop-art inspired stage, to even louder and colourful guests. Of course her entire family was there too to liven up the party. Dinner was courtesy of Spirale and Pastanni’s Annie Cacho who served a up a storm consisting of Mesclun with Dates, Candied Pecans, Chevre with Strawberry and Balsamic Vinaigrette, Angus Rib-Eye Roast served with three sauces, Baked Marbled Potatoes, Roast Bacon Wrapped Chicken Roll with Mushroom
Gravy, Baked Maya-maya in White Wine Reduction, Homemade Spinach, Smoked Salmon and Ricotta Ravioli with Truffle Cream Sauce, and Roasted Capsicums Stuffed with Ratatouille. The dining experience was
Angel wings filled the catwalk.
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The winning costume of the night.
One of the finalists for costume of the night.
The Galang siblings, Bingbing, Debong and Vivian.
The show was a virtual mardis gras.
Bingbing with some of her guests of honor before their surprise show for the celebrant.
A carnival queen.
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Experience the enchantment of Resorts World Manila’s Cinderella ANoThEr classic tale comes to life promising to captivate the young and the young at heart in an enchanting journey of love, hope and magic. Beginning october 10, the country’s home of world-class entertainment resorts World Manila (rWM) stages an epic production of rodgers and hammerstein’s Cinderella at the award-winning Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT). originally written for television, rodgers and hammerstein’s Cinderella was based on the popular French version Cendrillion by Charles Perrault. The television musical, which featured Julie Andrews in the title role and Jon Cypher as Prince Christopher, was first broadcasted in 1957 on CBS which was viewed by over 107 million people during its network premiere.
Building cultural bridges through the art of cinema By Kenneth Irving Ong
THE Film Development Council of the Philippines together with Cine Europa recently launched its 16th iteration with much fanfare last October 15 at the FDCP Cinematheque in Davao City.
The story, which has since been re-made for Broadway and the big screen, has captivated millions the world over. Come october 10, the ultimate one-stop, nonstop entertainment and tourism destination rWM will bring the magic of Cinderella back to Manila as its latest musical offering. “In the interest of theater arts, we have to invest because audiences expect to see something better, more glamorous, and more “bonggacious” than the previous production,” said rWM Chief Entertainment officer Colin Kerr. “What we have done before, that becomes the norm and we always try to do better with subsequent productions. That’s something that resorts World Manila always aims to do-- we always try to give a wow factor,” Kerr added Slipping on the famous glass slippers to play the title role of rWM’s fourth major production is TV and stage luminary Karylle Tatlonghari, with Julia Abueva and Justine Peña serving as alternates. Asia’s Pop Idol Christian Bautista, on the other hand, will fill the role of Prince Christopher with up and coming thespian Fred Lo as his alternate. The musical also features a supporting cast consisting of some of the most noted stage performers in the country with no less than the First Lady of Philippine Musical Theater, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo playing the role of Fairy Godmother. Also joining the all-Filipino ensemble are Pinky Marquez, Sweet Plantado, Sheila Francisco, Miguel Faustmann, Maronne Cruz, Giannina ocampo and red Concepcion. Tasked to flesh out the enchantment of resorts World Manila’s Cinderella is veteran theater actor and director Michael Stuart Williams. Working closely with Williams is a creative team composed of world-class artists and professionals including renowned stage designer and director Andrew Botha from South Africa and costume designer and creator Aksana Sidarava from Belarus. The musical will be scored by the Manila Philharmonic orchestra under the baton of Maestro rodel Colmenar. For show schedules and complete details about Cinderella, visit www.rwmanila.com or call the Tourist hotline at (02) 908-8833. For ticket inquiries and reservations, visit the rWM Box office located near the main casino entrance or call (02) 891-9999. Tickets are also available at TicketNet, TicketWorld, and SM Ticket outlets.
Featuring 21 European films from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, Cine Europa has grown from just 11 films in 1998. Honorary consul of Spain, Francisco Genaro Lon y Ozamis graced the opening, nothing that Cine Europa European Film Festival is one of the ways where cultural exchanges, ideas and bridges of understanding can be made. A screening of “Silen-
cio en la nieve”, a Spanish War-period film and mystery thriller, followed the ceremonial opening of the festival. Admission to the Cine Europa Film Festival is free for all screenings at all between the 15th to 21st of October. Cine Europa is organised by the European Union Cultural Group in Manila which gathers together the Embassies and Cultural Institutes of the European Union. For more information on the movies being featured and their screening schedules, one can visit the FDCP website at www. fdcp.ph.
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“Katipunan: The Revolution” starts this Saturday ThEY SAY a revolution is not about anger, it is about love. Numerous wars were waged against Spanish colonizers who came to the Philippines in 1521. At the close of the 19Th century, there was Andres Bonifacio’s Katipunan . GMA News and Public Affairs’ first historical docudrama focuses on Bonifacio and his Katipunan, and the conditions then that forced Filipinos to take up arms. The pilot episode opens with a ravaged and raped young lady named Teresa, played by Mercedes Cabral. her fate sets into motion a series of events that force her friends Sebastian (Benjamin Alves) and Pacquing (Dominic roco) to flee their small town. There is a shift in the town’s leadership: the moderate Padre Costa is replaced by the rabid and battle-tested Padre Villalon (roi Vinzon), signaling a change in the way clerics implement policies in the community. Jose rizal’s second novel, El Filibusterismo has begun making rounds among the country’s intellegentsia,
making Spanish colonizers more wary of the formation of any groups that may weaken its hold on the Philippines. Meantime, an obscure man named Andres Bonifacio (Sid Lucero) takes part in stage plays featuring folk hero Bernardo Carpio. he also attends secret meetings of Freemasons. The various characters meet because of the fate that befalls Teresa. Katipunan also features Glaiza de Castro as Bonifacio’s wife, Gregoria de Jesus. Created by Program Manager Jaileen Jimeno
and written by Ian Victoriano, the historical docudrama is directed by King Marc Baco. Production work is led by Program Manager Nowell Cuanang and Executive Producer Jayson Santos. It is being filmed using Sony Cinemaalta F3 cameras provided by Solid Video. CMB Film Services Inc. provided lenses and other high-end equipment. KATIPUNAN will air for eight Saturdays beginning October 19, 10:15 PM on GMA7. It will have a replay on Sundays, 7.15 pm on GMA News TV beginning October 20.
Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid renews contract with GMA Network ASIA’S SoNGBIrD regine Velasquez-Alcasid remains a certified Kapuso as she renewed her ties with GMA Network, Inc. The signing was held earlier today at the Manila Golf and Country Club. Present in the contract signing were GMA Chairman and Chief Executive officer Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, GMA President and Chief operating officer Gilberto r. Duavit, Jr., GMA Executive Vice President and Chief Financial officer Felipe S. Yalong, GMA Films President Atty. Annette GozonAbrogar, GMA Entertainment TV’s officer-in-Charge Lilybeth G. rasonable, GMA Consultant for Corporate Communications Butch S. raquel, GMA Vice President for Entertainment Marivin T. Arayata, GMA Vice President for Drama Productions redgie Acuña-Magno, GMA Assistant Vice President for Talk, Variety, Musical and Specials Darling de Jesus, GMA Assistant Vice President for Corporate Communications Angela JavierCruz, Program Managers for ETV Charles Koo, Mae Zambrano and regine’s manager Cacai Mitra. During the contract
signing attended by the network’s top executives, regine said she is very thankful with the way GMA has taken care of her all these years, “This has been my home for the past how many years...mas comfortable ka na dito, nandito na rin ang mga kaibigan ko so dito na lang talaga. GMA has been very patient with me. Ever since naman before lagi nila akong dinidinig...lagi akong tinatanong kung anong gusto ko at lagi akong kasali sa pagbuo ng isang show and I appreciate that. “ “As an artist siyempre you want to be heard also and you want that to be a reality and I’m glad that they’re very much willing to not only listen to my ideas but
also to partner with me and develop what’s in my head.” regine currently hosts the weekend cooking show Sarap Diva and is also part of Sunday All Stars. Atty. Gozon said he is very happy with regine’s renewal of contract and looks forward to watching her in more Kapuso programs, “We are very, very happy that we have together renewed our relationship. Isa talaga sa pinakamagaling yang si regine, hindi lang siya concert queen, hindi lang songbird yan, gumaganap din sa mga soap yan, she is really an asset.” Mr. Duavit, on the other hand, said that regine is a very talented artist and the network will continue to provide good projects for the Asia’s Songbird, “Si regine ay icon natin. Mula ng pumasok kami nila Atty. Gozon at ni Mr. Yalong sa GMA isa lang ang nadidinig at naaalalang tinig at boses na siyang tumatayo at gumaganap sa GMA. Walang kupas, maging sa pelikula, telebisyon, at hosting. “ rasonable said that the network is very proud of regine’s achievements and GMA will always support her future endeavours.
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Bingbing with husband Butchoy.
A guest dressed up in metallic wings.
A birthday...FFROM A1 made even more spectacular with flowers from Puentespina. To end a beautiful meal, there had to be dessert. and with desserts consisting of Tablea Banana Cake, Latik Cake, Ube Éclair, and Guyabano Ice Cream by Davao’s queen of pastry, Booboo Maramba, you can be sure that the guests were more than smiling from ear to ear. The highlight of the event though was the “surprise” fashion/performance art show organised by her gay friends wearing spectacular make-up and costumes. It was obvious from the get-go that
they went to great lengths just to be able to put on a performance and a rowdy good time. As the evening went on, and music from the disco era filled the air, one can say that the colour of happiness for Bing-bing is not just gold but it is of every colour of the rainbow and beyond. A very happy birthday to the colourful golden girl of Tagum! I thank you for giving me the chance to share the happiness. Follow me on Twitter or on Instagram @kennethkingong for more foodie finds, travel tips and happenings in, around and beyond Durianburg.
Bingbing together with her kids, Peobo, Ag-ag, Bingbing, Batso and Whoopie.
Bingbing, Brenda, Carol and Bing.
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CHAMPS. The Philippine Azkals rose to no. 1 in FIFA Southeast Asia rankings.
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OLLOWING the its successful defense of the 2013 Philippine Football Peace Cup, the Philippine national men’s football team climbed to its highest place in the FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday.
The Azkals rose to the 137th spot to highestranked team in Southeast Asia, overtaking Thailand (143rd) and Vietnam (151st). The Philippines also ranked 20th in Asia. The Azkals got a boost in their rankings after
beating Pakistan, 3-1, last Tuesday in a match which handed them their second straight Peace Cup trophy. The victory gave the Filipinos 129 points to help their overall score improve from 200.50 points to 212.78 points.
Meanwhile, Spain continued its dominance on top of the football ladder followed by Germany, Argentina, Colombia and Belgium. Japan remained the best team in Asia, with Iran, Uzbekistan, South Korea
and Australia completing the top five. World football governing body FIFA calculates every country’s ranking based on match results (a win, a loss or a draw), its importance (i.e. a friendly or a World Cup
match), and the strength of the opponent rankingwise. These points are drawn from the country’s results in the previous four years, allowing some teams to move in the rankings despite not seeing action.
former MVP was hitting his free throws. As for any emotions? Rose downplayed them. ‘’Not at all,’’ he said. ‘’I think I’m past that, jitters and everything. For me, it’s just going out there and trying to compete and try to do better as a teammate and as a leader.’’ he got a thunderous ovation during the pregame introductions and proceeded to put on a show, scoring 18 in the first half. he had the crowd chanting ‘’MVP! MVP!’’ at the end of the second quarter after he froze Peyton Siva with a wicked crossover and flipped the ball in off the glass over Andre Drummond as he crashed to the floor. Rose buried the free throw to
complete the three-point play. Rose hit 6 of 9 shots and was 9 for 10 on free throws over 22 minutes after missing the previous game against Washington in Rio de Janeiro because of soreness in his surgically repaired left knee. ‘’he didn’t look like he lost a step to me,’’ Pistons coach Maurice Cheeks said. ‘’he was as quick as he’s ever been.’’ Carlos Boozer added 10 points and 11 rebounds. Joakim Noah had two points and eight rebounds after missing the first three preseason games because of a strained right groin. Kentavious CaldwellPope led Detroit with 18 points, but this night was all about Rose.
beating Sofia Arvidsson 6-2, 7-5. The 23rd-ranked Kuznetsova overcame an early break in the second set and earned the victory on her third match point. ‘’I was hurrying a bit and wanted to play more aggressive, thus making more mistakes,’’ Kuznetsova said. ‘’But I can say that now, by the end of the season, I play much better.’’ Kuznetsova missed Wimbledon, among several tournaments in midseason, because of an abdominal injury. She will try to reach the semifinals for only the second time in Moscow when she faces second-seeded
Roberta Vinci of Italy, who beat elena Vesnina 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 after a firstround bye. Vesnina, who won her first two singles titles this season, broke twice in the opening set. But Vinci broke the Russian three times in the second to force a decider. The 11th-ranked Italian broke decisively in the seventh game and served out. In the men’s second round, defending champion Andreas Seppi broke Paolo Lorenzi twice in the second set to win 6-3, 6-2. In the quarterfinals, the second-seeded Seppi will face edouard RogerVasselin, who ousted Sergiy Stakhovsky 7-5, 7-5.
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hICAGO (AP) -- Fans cheered just about every time Derrick Rose touched the ball. They showered him with ‘’MVP! MVP!’’ chants. In many ways, it seemed like he’d never been gone. Rose scored 22 points in his long-awaited return to the United Center court to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 96-81 preseason victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The way Rose was dominating, it was hard to believe nearly 18 months had passed since he suited up for a game in this arena. The explosiveness was back after he spent last season recovering from knee surgery, and when he wasn’t finishing drives, the
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GENTLE GIANT. Junmar Fajardo (right) of Petron gets into the tight defense of SMC’s Marc Pingris. Nuki Sabio
OSCOW (AP) -Samantha Stosur advanced to the second round of the Kremlin Cup by beating Kaia Kanepi 6-3, 6-1 Wednesday. Stosur, coming off her second title this season and fifth of her career, converted four of 11 break opportunities. ‘’Kaia was a really dangerous opponent,’’ Stosur said. ‘’I really tried to start the match well, on top.’’ A finalist last year, Stosur will next play Alize Cornet. Two-time Grand Slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova advanced to the quarterfinals by
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