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IF THE MASK FITS. A sales staff fixes an array of Halloween masks at SM City Davao yesterday expecting brisk sales for those looking for spooky costumes for Halloween parties. Lean Daval Jr.
1,000 to guard Undas Cops 100% confident of securing revelers By Emilord P. Castromayor
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OLICE authorities are 100-percent confident that they can secure Dabawenyos against all kinds of threat during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All S o u l s ’ D a y, Nov.1 and 2. This, despite the short interval between last Monday’s barangay election and the Halloween sea-
son, both considered as “security nightmares” in police lingo. To achieve this, some 1,000 members of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) and Task Force Davao will be deployed starting today, two days before All Saints Day, according to DCPO director Supt. Vicente Danao Jr. “Kining mga pulis na mubantay sa kalag-kalag mao gihapon ni sila nagbantay atong election (These cops who’ll main-
tain order during the Halloween are the same guys who provided security during the barangay election),” Danao said. The new DCPO chief said police visibility is important to prevent crimes and other atrocities, including terrorism, so that Dabawenyos can perform their traditional Halloween activities free from fear and anxiety. He said some people visit their dead one to two days earlier to avoid the usual hassle, he said.
Danao said all city entry points including key transportation facilities such as seaports, airports and bus terminals will be secured too. Chief Inspector Alfredo Baluran, head of the DCPO Operations and Plan Branch, said they will implement strictly the bans against the bringing of knives, bolos and other bladed weapons, alcoholic drinks, firearms, cigarettes and sound system inside the cemeteries. “Niadto, kasaga-
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ALIAS “LILI”. The woman who is identified only as “Lili” surfaced yesterday at the Ninoy Aquino Hall of Justice to file a petition for permament protection order under the Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) law against defeated barangay captain Robert Olanolan of Barangay 76-A. “Lili” and Olanolan figured in a controversial “sex photograph” which circulated around the city at the height of the barangay election period. Story on page 2. Lean Daval Jr.
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Davao, Samal cities susceptible to sinkholes
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IT’S OVER. These ballot boxes, which have been retired during the fully-automated elections last May, made a comeback last Monday after they were “reactivated” with the reversion to the manual elections system at least for the barangay polls. Lean Daval Jr.
Pensions of 300 veterans held; PVAO cites reasons Pensioners asked to bare real status
By Emilord P. Castromayor
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HE monthly pension of some 300 of the 1,000 veterans in the Davao Region are being put on hold because it is not known whether the pensioners are still alive or already dead. This was bared by Regional Director Remedios A. Josol of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) in Region 11. Director Josol said that PVAO-Manila ordered the monthly pensions withheld hold until the pensioners’ status are determined. The PVAO has been
checking the pensioners’ status by requiring pensions to fill up pensioners update monitoring (PUM) form sent to retired soldiers, World War II veterans and their spouses who are still alive. “Para malaman namin kung anong status nila, buhay pa ba sila o patay na (So that we will know whether or not they are still alive),” she said. Josol said surviving family members of veterans who have already died should inform PVAO so that the agency can immediately
Stude caught with marijuana P
OLICE filed charges yesterday against a student who was allegedly caught by his teacher in possession of marijuana during a class activity last Sunday afternoon. SPO1 Roque Josico, investigator of the Tugbok Police station, accompanied Peter Jan Cabatana, 19, before the City Prosecution’s Office, where he filed charges against him for violation of RA 9165 for possession of illegal drugs. Josico said that one Lea Carlom, a teacher of a high school, endorsed Cabatana to the police station, upon
advice of her principal. Carlom told the police that during a class activity she noticed that Cabatana and one classmate went up to the second floor of a schoolbuilding without permission. When she followed the duo, she saw Cabatana hurriedly put some dried leaves of marijuana inside his pocket upon seeing her approach them. Carlom said she believed that the two students were about to hold a pot session on the second floor. She said she did not see any marijuana weed inside the pocket of the other student. [EPC]
release to them P10,000 as burial assistance. She said PVAO has encountered cases of family members failing to report the real status of pensioners so that PVAO kept on releasing money to them despite the fact that the pensioners had already died. This happened because family members were issued special power of attorney to receive the pensions,” Josol said. Failure of pensioners to fill up and submit the PUM and other needed documents is just one
reason their pensions are withheld. Another reason is the failure of pensioners to notify PVAO about their new addresses if the relocate to new places. “The PUM is sent to them twice a year, but when it is returned to sender, the pension is put on hold,” she said. The veterans of World War II are entitled to P5,000 old age pension plus P1,700 a month total disability pension. There are 1,000
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HE Mines and Geosciences Bureau and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) have urged the local governments of Davao City and the Island Garden City of Samal to conduct geological inspections on certain areas susceptible to sinkholes. Among the world’s largest sinkholes are the 2,172 foot-deep sinkhole in Xiaozhai Tiankeng (Chongqing, China). This came after the MGB found out that the soil composition in IGACOS and in Shrine Hills in the city is limestone, the same soil composition in Bohol. Sinkholes are natural depressions in the ground caused by the collapse of the soil’s surface layer and are common where the rock below the ground is made of limestone. “Shrine Hills and Samal Island is generally made of limestone which is a weak material when it
comes to natural hazards like an earthquake compared to igneous rocks,” MGB 11 Geologist Allen June B. Buenavista said during the i-Talk media forum at Seda Hotel Tuesday. The danger is that some sinkholes do not immediately have physical manifestations and they show up only after several years. Buenavista, however, said this should not mean that an area susceptible to sinkholes should not be prepped up for development. The areas of Bohol and Cebu are mostly composed of limestone, he said, but there are many developments in these areas. What is important is that the areas susceptible be tested to determine the ground condition. He said sinkholes are unpredictable and these areas will benefit from ground geophysical studies, he said. [PNA]
Olanolan’s common-law wife wants protection from court By EJ dominiC FErnandEz
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HE lady candidate for kagawad in last Monday’s barangay election who had accused in the media Robert Olanolan, Barangay 76-A (Bucana) captain of circulating copies of a picture showing a woman doing a fellatio has made her legal move. The woman, one alias “Lili,” went to the Halls of Justice yesterday afternoon to ask the court for a temporary
protection order against Olanolan. Lili was accompanied by her counsel, lawyer Ranelo Leonar, in petitioning the court for PTO. The accuser of Olanolan who reportedly lost his reelection bid in last Monday’s barangay election is reportedly his common-law wife. Olanolan himself admitted to have past
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EARLY BIRDS. To avoid the rush on All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, a couple goes on an early visit to their dead relatives yesterday ahead of the traditional “Undas” at the newly-rehabilitated Wireless Public Cemetery along Madapo Hills in Davao City. Lean Daval Jr.
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4 NEWS Tropical depression ‘Vinta’enters PHL T
HE tropical depression spotted over the Pacific Ocean entered the country Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. In a interview, PAGASA weather forecaster Chris Perez said the tropical depression, locally named “Vinta,” is the fifth cyclone to enter the country this month and the 22nd for the year. Perez said that as of 4:00 a.m., tropical depression Vinta was located at 1,150 km East of Virac, Catanduanes
(14.5°N, 135.7°E) with maximum sustained winds of 45 kph. It is forecast to move west northwest at 20 kph. He added that so far Vinta is not affecting the country and no public storm warning signal is raised. However, Vinta can still intensify since it is still in the sea. Perez noted that if the cyclone maintains its present direction and speed, it may make landfall over Northern and Central Luzon by Wednesday or Thursday. “Sa ngayon si Vinta hindi pa nakakaapekto
ITH rumors floating around claiming that he will be replaced soon, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Voltaire Gazmin on Tuesday said that he is ready to leave his post anytime. “I serve at the pleasure of the President (Benigno S. Aquino III),” he added. Gazmin made this announcement in wake of reports that he is being replaced as DND chief owing to statements he made in September that several concrete blocks spotted by Philippine Navy aerial patrols within the Panatag Shoal were a prelude to Chinese construction in the area. However, it turned
out the concrete blocks are not new, in fact were “very, very old” that “some of them have barnacles attached to them.” Gazmin added that he is more than ready to leave the DND should it be found out that the Chief Executive already has lost confidence and faith in him. The DND chief added that this is the first time he found out about rumors about his relief, adding that no such thing cropped out during their visit in Bohol. “I was surprised... I read in the papers today that . . . there are rumors that I will be replaced by somebody. We (he and the President) never talked about this in Bohol... the issue never
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A GHOST’S SHADOW. A man takes a close look at a scary Halloween character beside a stack of costumes ahead of the Halloween celebration at the Annex of SM City Davao yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.
I serve at pleasure of Tiananmen crash victim’s husband the President--Gazmin among injured in accident – DFA W T
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HE Department of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday said the husband and daughters of the Filipino woman who died in the car crash in Tiananmen Square in Beijing were among the 38 injured in the accident. Foreign Affairs spokesman Raul Hernandez said Philippine embassy representatives visited the surviving
members of the family, the father and two daughters, on Tuesday morning at the Tongren Hospital. They are in “stable condition,” Hernandez said as he declined to disclose the victims’ identities upon the family’s request. “Unfortunately, the mother was among the fatalities. She was brought to Beijing Hospi-
tal for treatment but she eventually succumbed to her injuries,” Hernandez said in a press briefing. All appropriate assistance will be provided to the victims, including the family’s immediate repatriation and the return of remains of the mother to the Philippines, Hernandez said. Reports said the car mysteriously crashed into the square – a pop-
ular tourist destination in Beijing - before it caught fire, killing the vehicle’s three passengers, a Filipino and a Japanese man. “The embassy continues its coordination with the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau on the matter of repatriation and the latter’s ongoing investigation into the incident,” Hernandez said. [PNA]
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in Davao del Sur. Prosecutor General Claro A. Arellano Tuesday said the Philippine National Police is already doing its own investigation. “We are still waiting for the report of our Regional Prosecutor. We might tap
the NBI to investigate,” Arellano said. The grenade explosion happened inside the residential compound of Provincial Prosecutor Artemio Tajon on Estrada 1st St., Digos City about 1 a.m. Monday.
Initial reports said a black pick-up truck was seen speeding away from Tajon’s house shortly after the explosion took place. Tajon and his family were unharmed, however, the explosion damaged a portion of his house. [PNA]
DOJ mulling probe on DavSur explosion
HE Department of Justice is considering the possibility of tapping the National Bureau of Investigation to investigate the circumstances behind the grenade-throwing incident at the house of a prosecutor
BIMP-EAGA environment cluster to discuss e-waste mg’t. project
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HIGH-TECH. An employee of the Supreme Court at the Ninoy Aquino Hall of Justice inserts his forefinger into a state-of-the-art biometrics machine for his attendance to office in lieu of the old bundy clocks which are no fool-proof system evidencing an employee’s attendance to work. Lean Daval Jr.
ELEGATES from the Environment Cluster of the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) converged in Davao City yesterday for a two-day meeting to discuss and finalize its priority project which is the Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Management Project. The said meeting is currently at Park Inn Hotel. This 2nd BIMP-EAGA Environment Cluster meeting for this year will be hosted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-XI) in coordination with the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDa). Further, the meeting also
aims to discuss other project proposals which were presented and deliberated during the 1st Environmental Cluster meeting held in Manado, Indonesia last August 2930, 2013. Among the projects proposed during the maiden meeting in Indonesia, the Environment Cluster include: Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Environmental Services toward Green Development and Wildlife Enforcement Network, among others. BIMP-EAGA is composed of the whole area of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia (all provinces of Sulawesi and Kalimantan, Maluku and Irian Jaya), Malaysia (Sabah, Sarawak and
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Security Bank-Diners Club Int’l renew partnership S
ECURITy Bank Corporation (SBC) through its credit card subsidiary, SB Cards Inc., signed a Renewal of Network Participation Agreement with Diners Club International® recently at the New World Hotel. The partnership agreement further strengthens the alliance between these two financial institutions to bring the world-class benefits and services of this globally recognized brand to card members in the Philippines. Top Diners Club International executives went on a three-day visit to meet with their counterparts from SBC and SB Cards, the franchise holders of Diners Club Philippines. Aside from the formal signing ceremonies, a workshop was conducted with the local team. The productive session rolled out various Diners Club
Photo shows (seated from left): John McCann, Regional Managing Director, Asia, Diners Club International, Alberto Villarosa, President and CEO, SBC, Eduardo Tobon, President, Diners Club International, David Sarmiento Jr., President, SB Cards Corp., and Ma. Cristina Tingson, EVP & Retail Banking Segment Head, SBC. Also on hand were key executives from both parties during the formal signing ceremony. International program updates, benefit programs, co-branding development and global marketing programs available for franchises to build out and develop
for their retail product propositions. Ma. Cristina Tingson, SBC Retail Banking Segment Head, stated, ”Our renewed partnership with Diners
Club International allows us to deliver enhanced customer benefits that gives our card members the opportunity to be part of the BELONG
worldwide marketing program. This opens the door for them to experience unparalleled travel privileges that include: use of over 460 airport lounges all over
the world, best rates for travel, miles exchange points on major airlines, exclusive merchant offers and specialized lifestyle programs, just to name a few.”
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THE ECONOMY
Stat Watch 1. Gross National Income Growth Rate (At Constant 2000 Prices)
7.1 1st Qtr 2013
2. Gross Domestic Product Growth Rate (At Constant 2000 Prices)
7.8 1st Qtr 2013
3. Exports 1/ 4. Imports 1/ 5. Trade Balance 6. Balance of Payments 2/ 7. Broad Money Liabilities
USD 3,741 million Feb 2013 USD 4,708 million Feb 2013 USD -967 million Feb 2013 USD -640 million Dec 2012 P 4,964,560 million Feb 2013
8. Interest Rates 4/
2.4 % Mar 2013 P113,609 million Mar 2013 P 5,281 billion Mar 2013
9. National Government Revenues 10. National government outstanding debt 11. Peso per US $ 5/
P 41.14 Apr 2013
12. Stocks Composite Index 6/
6,847.5 Mar 2013
13. Consumer Price Index 2006=100
132.8 Apr 2013
14. Headline Inflation Rate 2006=100
2.6 Apr 2013
15. Core Inflation Rate 2006=100
3.1 Apr 2013
16. Visitor Arrivals
418,108 Feb 2013
17. Underemployment Rate 7/
20.9% Jan 2013
18. Unemployment Rate 7/
7.1% Jan 2013
MONTHLY AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATE (January 2012-April 2013) Month Average December November October September August July June May April March February January
2013
2012
2011
40.67 40.73
42.23 41.01 41.12 41.45 41.75 42.04 41.91 42.78 42.85 42.70 42.86 42.66 43.62
43.31 43.64 43.27 43.45 43.02 42.42 42.81 43.37 43.13 43.24 43.52 43.70 44.17
Cebu Pacific Daily Zest Air Daily Cebu Pacific Daily Philippine Airlines Daily Philippine Airlines Daily Cebu Pacific Daily Cebu Pacific Daily Cebu Pacific Daily Cebu Pacific Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sun Philippine Airlines Daily Cebu Pacific Daily Cebu Pacific Thu
5J961 / 5J962 Z2390 / Z2390 5J593 / 5J348 PR809 / PR810 PR819 / PR820 5J394 / 5J393 5J599 / 5J594 5J347 / 5J596 5J963 / 5J964 PR811 / PR812 5J595 / 5J966 5J965 / 5J968
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CEB offers domestic, international seats for as low as P199 for immediate travel T HE Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) holds a select domestic and international seat sale as low as P199, from October 28 to 31, 2013 or until seats last. Domestic seats on sale are for travel from November 12, 2013 to March 31, 2014. Seats on sale range from P199 to P599, for inter-island routes from the airline’s Cebu, Davao and Iloilo hubs. New routes from Cebu to Masbate, Camiguin and Coron, as well as seats from Zamboanga to Tawi-Tawi and from Bacolod to Cagayan de Oro, are included in the seat sale. International seats are also on sale, for travel from December 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014. Guests can buy P499 seats from Manila to Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Siem Reap, Xiamen or Phuket. Phuket, a destination launched just last August, is a world-renowned beach paradise in Thailand. P999 seats are also
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES. A sales attendant fixes scary Halloween costumes on display at the Annex of SM City Davao yesterday. Lean Daval Jr. up for grabs, for those traveling from Manila to Bali, Brunei, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh or Taipei. Guests can also buy P1,499 seats from Manila to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Macau or Singapore.
CEB is also offering P2,999 seats from Manila to Dubai, which translates to 60% savings compared to this route’s lowest year-round fare of P4,999. P3,899 seats are also available from Manila to Busan or Incheon.
“We are proud to offer the lowest possible fares this coming holiday season, to continue boosting domestic and foreign travel. We encourage guests to take advantage of our extensive network when plan-
ning their vacations, to make the most of their holidays,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog. Iyog also gave passengers some travel-friendly reminders for the holiday season.
PHL up 25 notches in doing business report BPI to service ATM transactions during All Saints Day weekend T HE Philippines surged 25 notches higher in the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Report 2014 of the World Bank (WB) and International Finance Corporation (IFC), ranking 108th among 189 economies from last year’s 133rd place. The WB and IMF report said the Philippines is one of the most improved economies in EODB report along with Ukraine, Rwanda, Russian Federation,
Kosovo, Djibouti, Côte d’Ivoire, Burundi, the former yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Guatemala. The EODB Report measures regulations of the country affecting its local firms through 10 indices including Starting a Business, Dealing with Construction Permits, Getting Electricity, Registering Property, Getting Credit, Protecting Investors, Paying Taxes, Trading Across Borders, Enforcing Contracts, and Re-
solving Insolvency. The country’s ranking in seven out of 10 indices increased; two of the indices decreased; and one index has no change in ranking. Meanwhile, Singapore remains its highest rank in EODB Report 2014 followed by Hong Kong, New Zealand, United States, Denmark, Malaysia, South Korea, Georgia, Norway, and United Kingdom. [PNA]
SM Lanang Premier and at SM City Davao in Ecoland will be accepted from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Meanwhile, Panabo branch will accept payments from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for customer services. Toril, Calinan and
Sto. Tomas payment offices will be closed on November 1. Regular schedule will resume on November 2, which will be from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM with noon break. Emergency service will remain available 24 hours through 229DLPC (3572).
Davao Light customer services open on Nov. 1 and 2
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AVAO Light and Power Company’s frontline customer services will be available for the public on November 1 and November 2, declared as special non-working holidays. Payment and customer services in the full service centers at
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Manila-Davao-Manila Manila-Davao-Manila Cebu-Davao-Iloilo Manila-Davao-Manila Manila-Davao-Manila Zamboanga-Davao-Zamboanga Cebu-Davao-Cebu Iloilo-Davao-Cebu Manila-Davao-Manila Manila-Davao-Manila Cebu-Davao-Manila Manila-Davao-Manila
as of May 2013
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HE Bank of the Philippine Islands stands prepared and ready to service all ATM transactions during the 3-day All Saints Day weekend (November 1 to 3). Our over 2,000 ATMs nationwide will be available to service clients’ requirements. Meanwhile, all BPI and BPI Family Savings Bank branches and kiosks will be closed on November 1 and 2 (Friday and Saturday). On Sunday, November 3, branches and kiosks with weekend banking operations will be open. We are encouraging the public to withdraw and finish their transactions early enough to avoid the rush and queues. If possible, please withdraw at ATMs in the city as the ATMs along the expressways are busiest during holidays. To avoid long lines at our ATMs, we encourage the public to use EPS. We are also reminding the public to practice these precautionary ATM reminders:
Cebu Pacific Tue/Wed//Sat 5J965 / 5J968 13:35 Silk Air Mon/Sat MI588 / MI588 13:35 Silk Air Wed/Sun MI566 / MI566 15:20 Silk Air Thurs MI551 / MI551 12:05 Cebu Pacific Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 5J507 / 5J598 15:00 Philippine Airlines August 15:55 Mani2Mani 16:50 Zest Air Daily Z2524 / Z2525 16:05
1. Check the area before using an ATM. If anyone or anything appears suspicious, leave at once. 2. Do not use ATMs that appear to have tampered card / cash slots. 3. Have your card ready for use. 4. Cover your hand as you type your PIN. 5. Never accept help from a stranger. Call your bank. For lost BPI cards, call 89-100 immediately. The provincial toll-free number is 1-800-18889100. 6. For your security, never count your money at the ATM in full view of strangers. 7. Get your card and transaction slip at once. Should you need to deposit cash to your ATM based account over the long weekend, BPI has nearly 300 Express Deposit Machines available. Please check http:// www.bpiexpressonline. com/ for more information.
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY
Pacman’s siblings, sister-in-law win T
WO brothers and a sister-in-law of boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel Pacquiao were among the proclaimed winners in Monday’s barangay elections in General Santos City. A report released by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday noted that incumbent barangay chairs Lorelei Pacquiao of Labangal and Rogelio “Roel” Pacquiao of Apopong were reelected to fresh three-year terms while neophyte Alberto “Bobby” Pacquiao won a seat at the council of Labangal. But Pacquiao’s elder half-brother Domingo Belbestre failed in his bid for chair of Barangay Calumpang, which is considered the city’s biggest village in terms of population. Belbestre, who listed his occupation as a businessman, is one of Pacquiao’s two half-siblings by his mother Dionisia’s first husband Alfonso. Incumbent Calumpang barangay chair Reynaldo Salubre received a total of 5,944 votes while Belbestre only got 5,348. Lorelei, who is the wife of the lawmaker’s younger brother Alberto, won over her closest rival by around 650 votes for her second term as chair of Barangay Labangal. Alberto, who bannered his wife’s barangay council slate, was elected as the top councilor. Rogelio, who is also a younger brother of the congressman, received 5,877 votes to defeat top critic Jose Paulate for the second time en route to his third and last term as chair of Barangay Apo-
pong. Paulate only got 5,094 votes. He initially declared to forego reelection due to his pending election protest against South Cotabato (1st District) Rep. Pedro Acharon Jr., but later decided to seek a third term “to complete his unfinished projects.” Acharon defeated Rogelio by 7,700 votes in his reelection bid in the last May 13 local and national midterm elections but the latter immediately filed an election protest, claiming many of his supporters were disenfranchised. The younger Pacquiao effectively withdrew his election protest when he earlier filed his certificate of candidacy for reelection. In Barangay City Heights, reelectionist Lourdes Casabuena convincingly won another three-year term as barangay chair. Casubuena currently heads the city’s Liga ng mga Barangay or Liga federation and represents the group at the city council. She is the incumbent president of the Liga federation in Region 12 and sits in the group’s national board. In 2010, Casabuena defeated Rogelio Pacquiao by a single vote for the top post of the city’s Liga federation. The other proclaimed winners were former Sangguniang Kabataan federation chair and city councilor Mark Tablazon and former local radio anchor Emir Bariquit who landed second and third, respectively, in the barangay council race in City Heights. [MindaNews]
WATERSHED PROTECTION. Alsons Consolidated Resources and Sarangani Energy Corporation (SEC) chairman Tomas I. Alcantara (extreme right) checks the planting materials at SEC’s Watershed Protection program nursery site in Sitio Kyumad, barangay Amsipit in Maasim town Friday, October 25, with (from left) Maximiano Allawan, property administrator of
Kamanga Agro-Industrial Ecozone Development Corp.; SEC vice president Nicandro Fucoy; and SEC Community Development Programs head Joel Aton. The Alcantara-owned SEC, now constructing a 210 megawatts coalfired power plant in Maasim, aims to reforest 7,500 hectares benefiting highland farmers of barangays Amsipit, Lumatil, Kablacan and Bales.
KIDAPAWAN CITY
Comelec taps cops to act as BETs in special village polls
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HE Commission on Elections (Comelec) here has scheduled tentatively on Wednesday (Oct. 30) the special polls in 13 villages in Pikit, North Cotabato and 12 villages in Maguindanao with policemen serving as board of election tellers (BETs). Joel Celis, Pikit election officer, said he needs 150 policemen to administer the postponed village polls where teachers and voters did not show up Monday for security reasons. Brigadier General Ademar Tomaro, 602nd Infantry Brigade chief who has over-all jurisdiction in Pikit
and other North Cotabato towns, stressed the 13 villages where lawless elements and private armed groups operate have been “sanitized” and cleared of armed groups even before the Oct. 28 barangay election. He was saddened the teachers did not show up for poll duties despite assurance from military and police personnel the area is cleared. “We are waiting for Comelec en banc resolution but if it orders the balloting be done tomorrow (Wednesday), we are ready,” Celis said, saying he
was organizing and provide orientation to 150 cops who will act as BETs. He added that it is only the Comelec en banc that can decide on the date of special polls. In Maguindanao, Lawyer Udtog Tago, provincial election chief, said special elections will be held Wednesday in 12 barangays of Barira and Buldon and Parang, Maguindanao after poll paraphernalia failed to reach its destination due to security threats and impassable road condition. “We are sending the
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election ballot boxes and documents today (Tuesday) ready for tomorrow’s special election,” Tago said. [PNA] Maj. Gen. Romeo Gapuz, 6th Infantry Division chief, said soldiers will assist teachers in special polls scheduled in four barangays in Kapatagan and Marogong of Lanao del Sur. “The 6th ID AOR (area of responsibility) was peaceful and orderly, except in some villages where no election was held not because of peace and order problem but because of delayed arrival of election materials,” he said in a statement. [PNA]
Tagum prepares purok election
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FRESH CATCH. Fish dealers in Barangay New Argao, Malita town, Davao del Sur, weigh a malasugue or blue marlin on Monday, October 28. Locally known as marang, the fish weighs 63 kilograms and will be sold in General Santos City. [MindaNews Photo by Ruby Thursday More]
IGHT after the peaceful barangay elections, Tagum is now geared for the election in the purok level. Through a memorandum dated October 22, Mayor Allan Rellon sets November 17, 2013 as Synchronized Purok Elections whose elective officials shall be composed of a purok chairman and seven council members. A purok is one of the smallest political unit in the barangay
whose civilian leaders are elected and qualified under the conformity and provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991. Candidates are requested to file their Certificate of Candidacy on November 4 to 8 and shall observe the campaign period from November 11 to 16. During the Election Day on the 17th of November, voters should cast their vote from 7am to 3 pm. [CIO Tagum]
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Gift to the dead and living
T IS elating that the Davao City government has completed a P23-million reconstruction of its public cemetery at Fr. Selga St. at Madapo Hills. The cemetery is the city’s oldest and most historic, where lay some of the very important departed citizens of Davao. The completed project under the management of the city’s enterprises bureau is just the start of an ambitious local government program which aims to modernize city’s close to a dozen cemeteries and build new ones to answer the needs of the times. As explained by Gerardo Castillo, in-charge of the project, the new graveyard will have 1,200 compartmentalized niches and 4,500 ossuaries, to be rented out.
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The city government program augurs well for the desire to have a least costly resting place of living Dabawenyos who can ill-afford to acquire a lot in expensive memorial parks which are proliferating in the city. The No. 1 problem in the city’s public cemeteries is congestion. Flooding is also a big problem in some cemeteries. Both require plenty of funds to solve. Perhaps, the least costly would be vandalism and theft committed by modern ghouls. (We still have to hear of necrophilla being committed in our cemeteries, though). What’s needed is an ordinance seeking heavy penalties for all forms of desecration of the dead. Also, the city ought to consider gated well-lit public cemeteries with roving security guards.
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Poor consumers’ woes
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FFORT TO “FREEZE” RICE SUPPLy – How can the ever-increasing rice-eating poor Filipino consumers buy and eat cheaper National Food Authority (NFA) rice when there is always insufficient supply in the market? Consumer movement and impoverished consumers raised a howl over NFA’s high-profile officials’ commitment assuring there is enough and continuous supply of cheaper rice. There is a pledge which NFA executives are obliged to do – provide cheaper and affordable rice to the marginal sector. Sad to lament, though, the assurance was nothing but just a plain media blitz aimed at earning “pogi” points and for them to smell and look good in the eyes of the appointing authority. In truth, it does not actually address the problem but only worsen the situation. Every now and then, NFA officials have the audacity to deluge media outlets with “praise releases” indicating there is substantial stock of cheaper government rice in the market with prices ranging from P27 a kilo for regular-milled to P32 for well-milled. They also boasted, as their wont, the agency has no plans to import additional volume of rice this year citing that the country has sufficient supply to meet the demands of the local market. Whose legs are you pulling down this time, gentlemen? The NFA report may have been meant to assure the consuming public of continuous rice supply but it speaks as well of the agency’s indecisiveness when it comes to handling and distribution to authorized retail outlets. Consumers’ movement and pro-poor advocates highly suspect that all the NFA has done has been allegedly to exert every effort to “freeze” the distribution of cheaper government rice paving the way for expensive commercial rice varieties to obtain a bigger slice of the market. Prices
of commercial rice are beyond the reach of ordinary Filipino consumers ranging from P43 a kilo for regular-milled to P46-48 for well-milled, and P52-56 for imported and fancy varieties. So what’s the logic behind the scheme? The matter of distribution is something suspicious according to consumers’ groups considering that retailers confirmed the NFA reduced their supply allocation by half for a certain period, thus depriving millions of meager wage earners of affordable rice. The NFA insinuated that the current rice inventories and the incoming bulk of the main harvest will be adequate for the country’s requirements. Officials made the clarification recently in response to news reports attributing to an anonymous “industry source” followed by comments from a human rights lawyer insinuating an evil plan to take advantage of the so-called “artificial shortage” and import an additional 100,000 metric tons to benefit NFA executives. But that’s not the point. They’re just veering away from the real issue which is the scarcity of cheaper NFA rice in the market. While food supply definitely is a concern of government, the data used by the NFA to justify the supply and demand of government rice showed that it doesn’t coincide with the actual situation. By trying to connect the dots – from the statements of the retailers that NFA cut their allocation by half for a given period for obvious reasons to the scarcity of supply only have given weight to the suspicion of different consumers’ move-
ment that something unusual is being allegedly carried out in the confines of the NFA, a critical issue that needs to be investigated by higher authorities. When and how shall top government officials and their stubborn subordinates finally decide on this crucial issue? Before it does, it may be well to remind high officials, the President above all, that from the beginning the NFA policy has been very clear: “so the poor consumers and ordinary folks can avail of affordable government rice.” How can the poor people afford to eat commercial rice at exorbitant prices or even regular-milled rice, and when the supply of much cheaper NFA rice they badly need is scarce or when it is available, sometimes mixed with expired iron fortificants? It is a clear government commitment to ensure the stable supply of rice throughout the country to avoid a chaotic situation. Food production program notably rice should be among its policy priorities. Government needs reliable and trustworthy people to keep watch and efficiently manage the grains agency and a system to ensure proper procurement of palay, milling processes and equitable distribution of rice – locally-produced or imported. Some lawmakers promised to look into the problems raised by poor consumers and price watch movement. Seeing the need to broaden rice production and strengthen the commitment of government in addressing the poor consumers’ woes, they should have supposedly acted posthaste. Our lawmakers expressed support assuring the deprived consuming public that concerned committees in Congress intend to act to the extent of their capabilities to provide relief to the nation’s millions of poor consumers. Unfortunately, up to now there is no indication of a Congress’ resolve on the issue. It remains just that, all words signifying nothing.
is to change the hearts and minds of cynics and critics, he’ll do anything to make people understand that many big mining companies are responsible. “There are many such best practices that show the best faces of mining to communities affected by the presence of mining companies,” Carlom said. Besides dealing directly with many kinds of mining critics thru a public forum and seminars, Carlom said the mining industry team is also showing videos of how certain mining firms were able to touch the lives of many villages by providing schools, roads, bridges, jobs and livelihood projects to families living near a mining
site. Carlom’s efforts might have paid off because after many months of ground campaign by the industry cluster in the Davao, mining criticisms have somewhat turned quiet from critical sectors in many towns and cities in the Davao egion. “It’s basically a public relations problem which can be solved by more information and communications by us in this industry to make people understand that the environment can be safely protected by the mining companies themselves,” Carlom said. With the help of officials from the government and foreign aid agencies, Carlom hopes to see the small miners of Diwalwal who are blamed for most of the mining violations and environment problems, sitting side by side with the big mining firms during regular meetings and activities of the mining industry. (Comments ? Email > tradingpost_ davao@yahoo.com)
How to make the face of mining “smile”
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AN yOU make the face of the mining industry “smile” before a cynic public ? That’s exactly what these mining guys want to happen. Operating in a region amidst many mining critics, the mining industry here is pushing heaven and earth with every PR gimmick they could think of, “to create a friendly environment for mineral development”. Mining industry cluster chair Arvin Carlom of Asiaticus Management Corp said one of the best ways of “creating a friendly environment” was to show and promote to the public, all the”best practices” being implemented by some mining companies in their mining operations in the Philippines. We’ve heard this before from “responsible mining “ stalwart, our good friend Vicente Lao when he told an audience of miners what he did in Leyte to “create a friendly face” for mining. For Carlom whose obsession right now
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Filipinos now start to feel the cold Siberian winds SPECIAl FEATURE By Honor Blanco caBie
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S the frosty Siberian winds start to blow south to these archipelago republic of 7,107 islands, many Filipino Catholics start preparing for dawn Masses which usher in what many celebrate as the birth anniversary of Jesus. From up north in San Pablo, Isabela to Moncada in Tarlac to Looc, Romblon and the cities of Silay and Sagay in Negros Occidental in the Visayas to Bislig City in Mindanao, the faithful are separately looking at their budget schedules for the Christmas eve dining table. In many other Catholic-dominated towns of this archipelago, which received the Cross in 1521, lanterns of different designs and colors make the celebration even brighter at night, not far from giant Christmas trees decked with bulbs and other blinking equipment. The so-called “noche buena” – as the Christmas eve dinner has become known for scores – has become part of the custom among Filipino Catholics, many persuaded that Mary’s son Jesus was born on Dec 25, a celebration that some theologians say is not historically correct. To many this is the highlight of the nine Masses – which begin at 4 a.m. Dec 16 in many Catholic parishes nationwide. The dawn mass is called “miatinis” in some towns of northern Philippines, “simbang gabi” (literally Mass at night) in Metro Manila and even in some Visayan towns like Minglanilla in Cebu, San Joaquin in Iloilo and Bato in Leyte. The “simbang gabi” has become an integral part of a Filipino Christmas tradition which has been highlighted by cheers, gift-giving and parties in the run up to the date itself. The nine dawn Masses are also seen as a novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary by the Catholic faithful, a reference to the Roman Catholic practice of performing nine days of private or public devotion to obtain special graces. Some theologians say in traditional Catholic belief, completing the novena is also supposed to mean that God might grant the devotee’s special wish or favor. This tradition was introduced by the Spanish friars to allow the Filipino farmers to hear mass before going to the fields early in the morning. In 16th century Philippines, the church bells started ringing as early as 3 a.m. waking people up so they can get ready for the 4 a.m. dawn Mass, when Roman Catholic churches across the nation start to open their doors shortly before the break of dawn to welcome the faithful to the “simbang gabi” Mass. Today, the tradition has continued – in the urban centers, like Metro Manila, and the far-flung towns of this country of 98 million people, nearly 90 per cent of whom are Christians – in different ways and lights, literally. Churches are decorated with variegated lights and lanterns of different colors. ”Simbang gabi” is also a tradition among Catholic Filipino communities overseas – in Toronto, Canada, Alberta in Canada’s Calgary, Texas, California and Guam as well as European towns where Filipinos have stamped a living, indicating what observers call the depth of their Catholic faith despite their hectic work schedules.
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1,000 to guard...FFROM 1 ran ang hinungdan sa kasamok kay naay magmaoy sa sementeryo (In the past, people who drink heavily usually create trouble in cemeteries),”he said. He said violators will surely be charged and penalized, saying that police also put up 24-hours public assistance centers inside cemeteries for peace-loving citizens to run to for help. . Traffic Management Council (TMC) head Dionesio Abude said re-routing of traffic and closure of roads will be resorted to to ease traffic choke points near major private and public cemeteries in the city. TMC Deputy Chief Manuel Espańola identified major public and private cemeteries include Wireless, Davao Memorial Park, San Pedro Memorial Park and Forest Lake, Orchard Park, Chinese Cemetery, and Buhangin
memorial park. The traffic schemes this year considered the problems encountered in previous years, he said. Espańola said they already coordinated the cemetery management to provide enough space for the entrance and exit for pedestrian and places for street vendors. (Please see attached pictures for the traffic schemes). He advised the public to visit their dead in the cemeteries so as to avoid being caught by heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic during the peak hours. The ticketing or numbering system for parking areas in cemeteries could not be implemented due to lack of time. In this system, visitors are supposed to be informed if the parking area is full that would help avoid hassle and traffic congestion inside cemeteries.
veterans in the region who are still alive. Josol said that it would take two to three months maximum to process the papers before PVAO can release the pension. There are about a humdred a handful of
veterans from World War II who are still alive in the Davao region alone while in the entire country out of the original estimated 250,000 who survived at war’s end only less than 20,000 remain to receive what is due to them.
sa bansa pero sa susunod na mga araw at base sa ipinapakita ng mga models, kung hindi ito magbabago ng direksiyon, posibleng mag-landfall ito sa may area ng Northern o Central Luzon by Wednesday or Thursday,” he said. He added they expect stormy weather in these areas before the end of the month. Vinta is forecast to be at 600 km East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes by Wednesday morning. It added that Vinta is predicted to be at 300 km East of Baler, Aurora by Thursday morning, and by Friday morning at 180 km West of Bagu-
io City. The estimated rainfall amount is from 5 7.5 mm per hour (moderate - occasionally heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. Perez said for Tuesday forecast, northeast monsoon will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains over Metro Manila and the regions of Ilocos, Cordillera, Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon while the rest of the country will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening. [PNA]
came out,” the DND chief stated. And when queried about who could be the one behind this, the DND chief said he does not know. “Well I don’t know, maybe some people are interested in the post, I’m not sure,” Gazmin stated. The DND chief also admitted that he has not yet spoken to the President regarding the concrete blocks off Panatag Shoal.
Gazmin noted the President had already addressed the issue on the conflicting statement about the concrete blocks when during a recent media forum. “He never mentioned this to me,” the DND chief pointed out. “But like I said probably people are interested in the post and, and it’s okay with me (if ever)... it’s time to go on vacation, it’s been a long dream for me,” he further stated. [PNA]
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OLDIES BUT GOODIES. American singer/songwriter Michael Johnson serenades Dabawenyos with his hit songs such as Doors and Bluer than blue during ‘Back to Back to Back’ concert at the University of Southeastern Philippines in Bo. Obrero, Davao City on Saturday night. Lean Daval Jr.
NFA’s Calayag’s appointment subject of review, Palace says T
HE appointment of National Food Authority Administrator Orlan A. Calayag is now subject of review following allegations that he is an American citizen, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio “Sonny” B. Coloma Jr. said on Tuesday. “There is an ongoing review and verification process to address other issues pertinent to this appointment,” Coloma said during the regular press briefing in Malacanang. Coloma also clari-
fied that Calayag will only serve the unexpired term of his predecessor Angelito T. Banayo who resigned to run for congressman of the 1st district of Agusan del Norte in the 2013 midterm elections. Citing the transmittal dated January 17, 2013 from the Office of the Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Coloma said Calayag’s term of office was until June 30, 2013. “There was no antedating of his appointment. The text of the appointment only refers to the original term of
office of Mr. Banayo, who Mr. Calayag was appointed to replace. This means his appointment covers only the unexpired term of Banayo, beginning from the date of appointment, 17 January to June 2013,” he said. “He was reappointed on 12 July 2013. All of these are in accordance with R.A. 10149 or the Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Governance Act of 2011,” he said. “There are hundreds of appointments being made that go to the Office of the President,
and each one of those appointments goes through a vetting and screening process. So that is what was done in this case and in all other appointments,” he said. Prior to his appointment at the NFA, Calayag was Executive Director of the Progressive Community and Ecological Services Organization, a non-government organization helping farmers, fisherfolks, the youth, women, and other sectors in the areas of livelihood, job generation, and environmental protection. [PNA]
relationship with alias “Lili” who said she had a child with Olanolan. Lili reportedly sought protection from court under Republic Act No. 9262, also known as the “Anti-Violence Against Women and their children (VAWC) Act of 2004” . According to Leonar, the legal move was to urge Olanolan to stop harassing the victim,
surrender the device used for taking the sensitive picture, and delete those picture before the court. He said, the woman has also been receiving death threats and even allegedly received a call from Olanolan himself just before the pictures became viral in Bankerohan and Barangay 10, saying, “i-scandal tika.”
Lili said, there are plenty more like her that Olanolan has offended, including his wife, who asked for her help, and only Lili has the “guts” to file charges against the incumbent captain. She said, she can prove that it was Olanolan in the picture, it was his sexual organ, he is the only man in her life after being divorced, and that
the incumbent captain is the father of their child. Leonar said, it will take time before they will file criminal charges including slander. He said, this was clearly malicious, as the scandal was used to black mail “Lili,” who was running for barangay kagawad, into stopping her attacks against Olanolan.
Labuan), and the Philippines (Mindanao and Palawan regions). It is a unique Asian strategy that aims to increase trade, tourism and investments among the four regions. It was organized and created in March 1994 in Davao City, Philippines during
the Inaugural Meeting of the Senior Officials and Ministers (SOMM). To further strengthen the BIMP-EAGA, new adjustments were made in its institutional structure. At present, BIMP-EAGAhas seven (7) Clusters one of which is the Environment
Cluster with Indonesia as its lead country. The lead agency for the Philippine-EAGA Environment Cluster is the DENR. BIMP-EAGA is currently adopting the Implementation Blueprint (IB) 2012-2016 focused on the four major strategic pillars under
the growth areas, namely: Food Basket, Connectivity, Ecotourism and Environment. The IB aims to accelerate cooperationinitiatives within the sub-region through increased project delivery and strengthened institutional mechanisms. [DENR 11]
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MOTORING Tough test in Subaru Impreza Challenge VOL. 6 ISSUE 163 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
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N the most dramatic event to-date, The MediaCorp Subaru Challenge 2013 – The Asian Face-Off, now in its 12th year, entered its third day, seeing more than half the remaining number of contestants dropping out, with another local contestant being pulled out of the arena on a wheelchair after fainting last night. As of the 49-hour mark of the challenge, a total of 52 contestants – 35 local and 17 regional - are still in the running for the top prize of a Subaru car as they face off at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. Amongst the survivors is local contestant
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORy BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao city
Petition for Approval of Sale and Transfer of a Certicate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ -DUAL Ordinary Regular Service.
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notiCE oF HEarinG Petitioners request authority for the Approval of Sale and Transfer executed by SILVERIO J. SANCHEZ in favor of SHIELDy JINK Q. TARIGA of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Equipment issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ-DUAL Ordinary Regular Service on the route: BUHANGIN VIA JP LAUREL AVENUE ROUTE and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which certificate is still valid and subsisting up to March 20, 2016.
Ang Wee Long, who participates in the Challenge for the first time. Setting his eye on the grand prize, he showed no sign of giving up despite the physical exhaustion he is experiencing. “It has been a very long night and I’m starting to feel uncomfortable with the lack of sleep and food. I’m not going to let this stop me from lasting through the game though. I’m here to win,” said the 18-year-old, who is also one of the youngest contestants in the Challenge. Despite knowing what he had signed up for, the first-time contestant who decided to participate in the Challenge on his own accord, shared that he had not made any preparations for the endurance test. “I’ve read about what people do to train themselves for this, but I wasn’t sure where to start,” he continued. Contestants this year are reported to be tougher and better prepared, according Senior Paramedic Eugene yang. A Facebook page called the Subaru Challenge had been created by enthusiasts and past contestants to provide a support group and platform for new contestants as they start conditioning themselves for the Challenge. “Some of the tips that the experienced participants shared on the page include
supporting their fellow challengers from the same car and cheering each other on from the start till the 48th hour. For those lasting longer than that, it is important to have friends and family around supporting them as they race to the end,” said the experienced paramedic team member from Comfort Ambulance, who has been supporting the event every year since it first started in 2002. Regional contestants from Vietnam are proving to be the most resilient on the third day, with the least number of eliminations to-date. Half
of the Philippines team have since dropped out overnight, leaving them as the second strongest team so far. Other regional contestants who still face the chance of winning include three Malaysian contestants, and one contestant from Cambodia, Taiwan and Thailand respectively. For the second time in the Challenge’s 12-year history, the Challenge was suspended for 66 minutes during the thunderstorm that occurred at the 50 hour mark. The wet weather had provided relief for the remaining
contestants as they were permitted to move away from the cars to take shelter within the vicinity of Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. Event organizers announced that the Category 1 lightning meant that the event grounds were not safe for the contestants to be left outdoors. While this meant that the digital clock was paused to allow contestants to seek shelter at the tentage of the arena, contestants were still required to observe the other rules of the game and were not allowed to eat, sleep nor
sit down to rest. This was the longest interruption throughout the history of the Challenge. The first time a similar scenario occurred was in 2008, when contestants were allowed to take shelter for 46 minutes on the second day as thunderstorm occurred. After confirming that it was safe, event organisers resumed the Challenge at 5.40pm. Contestants were instructed to return to the arena at as they looked forward to the six-hourly break at 7.00pm.
NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on NOVEMBER 12, 2013 at 09:50 a.m. at this office at the above address.
At least, TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable BENJAMIN A. GO, CESO V, Regional Director, this 11th day of October 2013 at Davao City. TERESITA DELA PEÑA-yÑIGUEZ Chief Transport Development Officer
Phoenix offers road assistance to motorists on Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 P
HOENIX Petroleum Philippines, Inc. will provide roadside assistance to motorists in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao for the All Saints and All Souls Days with its “Kalsada Brigada Undas” program at selected Phoenix stations nationwide. Free 12-point vehicle check-up will be provided, covering the engine oil, brake fluid, coolant level,
battery, lights, tires, air filter, fan belt, ATF, wiper blades, power steering fluid, and windshield water. Minor repairs and troubleshoot, and free lubes for top ups will also be provided. For Luzon, customers who avail the service will get sweet treats from Lemon Square and Prifood. The roadside assistance will be available,
8am to 5pm, at the following Phoenix stations: lUzon 1. Mindanao Avenue, Valenzuela 2. Marcos Highway, Antipolo 3. Pulang Lupa, Las Piñas 4. Sucat, Parañaque 5. Putatan, Muntinlupa 6. Salinas, Bacoor, Cavite 7. Silang, Cavite 8. Dasmarinas, Cavite 9. Kawit, Cavite
10. Sta. Rosa, Laguna 11. Cabuyao, Laguna 12. San Pablo, Laguna Visayas 1. Kabankalan 2 2. Kabankalan 3 3. Sincang, Bacolod 4. Bata, Bacolod 5. Mansilingan, Bacolod 6. Numancia, Aklan 7. Tigayon, Kalibo 8. Pook, Kalibo 9. Jaro, Iloilo 10. Talisay, Cebu 11. Consolacion, Cebu
12. Minglanilla, Cebu mindanao 1. Tierra Verde, Sasa, Davao City 2. National Highway, Tagum 3. Lunzuran, Zamboanga City 4. Bulaong Avenue, Dadiangas North, General Santos 5. Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan De Oro 6. Puerto, Cagayan De Oro
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Intel launches the Intel Education Tablet to support student engagement, success
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OMMITTED to improving the quality of education for millions of children, Intel Philippines today launched the Intel Education Tablet, a device meant for use in schools. Designed by Intel Education Solutions and sold institutionally, the Intel Education Tablet aims to transform the classroom by creating a collaborative and interactive learning
and teaching environment where students are more engaged and teachers are more innovative in their method of instruction. “Intel believes that education is the foundation for an Innovation Economy,” said Ramon Morales, Latin America Education Regional Manager at Intel Corporation. “Curiosity, critical thinking and quality education are needed to prepare
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DAVAO LADIES. Sally Antivo (top) of Davao City Golf Club hits from the rough during the PAL Ladies Interclub at the Rancho Palos Verdes leading her team to a runner-up finish. Below, Stella Barnes of Apo Golf and Country Club I reacts after a missed putt. Apo won the Sportswriters Division. Boy Lim
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AVAO City’s Cenojas Mixed Martial Arts (CMMA) captured 13 gold medals in a dominant showing in the 8th Southern Philippine Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Open and No GI Grappling Competition held Sunday at the 5th level of the Gaisano Grand Citimall in Ilustre St. Aside from the 13-gold haul, the CMMA team of Master Marco Cenojas also took 10 silvers and seven bronze medals to emerge as the over-all team champion in the one-day event sponsored by Axzeen Security Agency, Atwork Manpower and General Services, Thunder Tactical Gear and Gaisano Grand Citimall. University of Mindanao Judo Club under coach Edwin Peleaz finished over-all second with six golds, five silvers and 10 bronze medals followed by Beefit Phyton’s Pit (2-0-1), Deftac (1-2-4), Team Warrior (0-2-2), J-Fit MMA (0-2-0), Bo’s MMA (01-0) and Alterado Xtreme Combat (0-0-1). Four CMMA fighters - J.A. Dalodo, Mark Co, Jun Ranier and Chad Gutierrez - each won two gold medals while the other gold medalists were Mark Lim, Mike Lim, Raffy Facundo, Francis Soo and Earl Sideño. Dalodo ruled the men’s 76 kg. with Gi and men’s 76 kg. under No Gi categories, while Co topped the men’s 62 kg. under with Gi and 60 kg. under No Gi. Ranier earned his two golds in the junior 67 kg. with Gi and No Gi categories, while Gutierrez won both his two golds in the No Gi’s Junior 55 under and men’s 55 under events. Mike Lim beat Deftac Davao’s Miko Aquino on points in the exciting men’s Advance Absolute with Gi championship match. Comebacking former champion Jonathan “Spartan” Sumugat of CMMA, who lost in the semi-finals also by points to Aquino, settled for the bronze via a leg triangle choke over Deftac’s Jan Hao. Mark Lim also earned a gold medal in the No Gi’s Absolute Division after his twin brother Mike had conceded already in the finals. Mark Go also from CMMA won the bronze. Facundo, on the other hand, beat his own teammate Aijan Rojo in the junior 56 kg. under and Soo also crushed fellow CMMA player Sideño in the finals of the men’s 83 kg. under with Gi. Sideño, however, bounced back by downing Adrian Antipasado of Bo’s MMA for the gold in No Gi men’s 81 under. Meanwhile, UM got its gold medals from Jeanefer Conzarba Jr. (junior 90 kg. under with Gi), Sheila Mae Tanlocsin (women’s 64 kg. under with Gi), Desiree Inciso (women’s 64 kg. above with Gi), Christian Ly Rondina (men’s 57 kg. under with Gi) and Edward Alfredo (men’s 69 kg. under No Gi). Mixed martial arts fighter Lloyd Anthony Abucayan of Beefit Python’s Pit won two gold medals in the junior 90 kg. under and men’s 88 kg. above No Gi.
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Princess-cut AS a mom, I just let my daughter enjoy her childhood. She sways along the streets and hallways in poufy dresses and ballerina skirts. I simply let her be as this gives her the sense of individuality and I cannot think of any better time than now to let discover the fun in being a little girl. After all, she is only young once and it will take a decade more before she gets her next chance at playing princess --- either on her 18th birthday or wedding day.
Photos by Meg Sta. Ines Dresses and Shoes by Baby Fashionistas Location: Artisan Design Studio Models: Sophia, Tatiana, Jia, and Isabel
Little girls play princesses in their own colorful theatre of make believe. They join their royal subjects (aka Barbie dolls and stuffed toys) in tea parties where tables are set with the pretty teacups and pots, pink lemonade, finger sandwiches, and a decadent selection of cakes and French pastries served on tiered trays. Not to forget, they have to have charming cupcakes which are definitely every little girl’s cup of tea. This childhood tradition soon became an inspiration for birthday parties, and a lot of young lassies have developed a great love for anything pink and Parisian. This later on evolved into Patisserie-themed birthday parties, a delightful and picturesque spectacle for the young and innocent. Special occasions for little girls always call for a special outfit. “Bouffant dresses are not just
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GMA Network and Unilever Partner up - a win for the Filipino consumer, a win for the environment TWO corporate giants joined hands to reinforce their strong commitment to a smarter greener living. GMA Network and Unilever Philippines empowered Filipinos to make a difference and do their share in taking care of the environment through the Kapuso Milyonaryo Todo Papremyo. The Kapuso Milyonaryo Todo Papremyo, the biggest promo campaign of the network to date, encouraged viewers to send in sachets of Unilever products such as Sunsilk, Creamsilk, Surf and Knorr for the chance to win various prizes. “We are very grateful to our loyal viewers who have patronized us through the years. This promo, in partnership with Unilever, is one way of thanking them for their unending support,” said GMA Network AVP for Sales, Mia Alcazar. The campaign is part of the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, with the Sachet Recovery Program as one of the initiatives that focuses on waste and the environment. “The program aims to reduce environmental impact by teaching consumers the importance of reusing sachets and instilling in them the value of proper waste disposal. Not only does it help address our challenge on waste but it also encourages individuals to take a small positive action to help the environment,” stated Unilever Southeast Asia Media Director Ed Sunico. The collected sachets will be converted into cement pavers, which will be donated to Unilever partner schools and communities nationwide. “This activity fortifies Unilever’s commitment to environmental sustainability,” added Sunico. Unilever is targeting not only to grow its business, but also help improve the health and wellbeing of Filipinos. It also aims to reduce by half the environmental footprint of its products. Similarly, the Kapuso Network supports these initiatives as it continues to go beyond business by pursuing the Network’s environmental awareness and conservation practices. Through the Kapuso Milyonaryo Todo Papremyo, GMA Network and Unilever Philippines, whose partnership was made possible through the latter’s media agency, Masscom, were able to give back to their loyal patrons while taking care of the environment, making it a win-win for everyone concerned.
A wet and wild Halloween
PARTY TIME! Dance like no one else is watching in an avalanche of white foam at the Big8 Halloween Foam Party on October 31 at the Aqua-Gen Swimming Pool. Swim in loads of chilled beer and mocktails, free henna tattoos, and an amazing fire dance show. Tickets are only Php600 net per person. Room accommodation, party passes and breakfast for two packages are also available. Interested parties may call 09173029048 or (084) 2160888.
START YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY WITH THE SM STORE’S PRE-HOLIDAY SALE! Visit us on October 30-November 3 and get great deals on your favorite items.
The entire Jollibee gang was at the event.
19th Maaga ang Pasko celebrates a global Pinoy Christmas THE spirit of giving and sharing is never more evident among Filipino families than during the Christmas season. Wherever they are in the world, the Filipinos’ generosity shines brightest during this time of the year. Jollibee Maaga ang Pasko, the country’s biggest and longest running toy and book donation drive in the country, lets families around the globe take part in an annual tradition of spreading smiles and cheer for less fortunate kids this Christmas with the launch of the 19th year of the campaign. During the Mindanao launch of Maaga ang Pasko held in SM City Davao, the campaign welcomed its new batch of partner schools and companies, adding to the ever growing family of Jolly Toy Scouts. The campaign also inducted new partners in separate launches in Manila, Batangas, and Pampanga in partnership with SM Supermalls. Ms. Grace Mercado, Jollibee Operations Director for Mindanao, also shared exciting news for this year’s Maaga ang Pasko. “As Jollibee celebrates its 35th year, we are inviting families from all over the globe to be part of the Jolly Family Toy Scouts. In November, we will be launching the Jollibee Maaga ang Pasko microsite, where families here or abroad can donate a toy and book online. This is made possible with the help of our
campaign partners Toy Kingdom and Goodwill Bookstore”. The campaign is also tapping the Filipino communities in the United States, Middle East, Hongkong and Singapore – where Maaga ang Pasko boxes will be placed in Jollibee stores. “With the
campaign going global beginning this year, we’re hoping to bring together families here and abroad to make Christmas even merrier for more children and families,” expressed Mercado. Kindhearted families can donate online to Maaga ang Pasko starting
Jollibee and Ms. Grace Mercado lead the Jolly Toy Scout oath.
Partners and Jolly Toy Scouts make their symbolic gift giving.
this November. To make an online donation, visit www.jollibee.com.ph and click on the Maaga ang Pasko microsite. Simply choose from the available toy packs or book bundles and follow the simple steps. Every purchase will be automatically donated to Maaga ang Pasko.
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Enrique to throw a foam party in his concert KING of the Dance Floor Enrique Gil is ready to take his live performance to the next level by throwing a fun-filled foam party in one of the segments of his upcoming ‘King of the Gil’ concert at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. “We’ll turn the Big Dome into a huge dance floor! We will all dance to my kind of music covered with suds and bubbles. It will definitely a night we will never forget,” said Enrique about one of the major production numbers in his concert on November 29 (Friday). Enrique further shared that his invited guests will have their own ‘moments’ in the shows. “All my friends like Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario and Julia Montes, will have their ‘time to shine.’ I also want the audience to enjoy my dynamics with my showbiz buddies,” he said. Also joining “King of the Gil” concert are Angel Locsin, Kim Chiu, Rico Blanco, Gloc9, Young JV, Arjo Atayde, Ejay Falcon, Aaron Villaflor, and dance groups na Streetboys and G-Force. Meanwhile, Enrique will give an early concert treat this Saturday (October 26) in the continuation of his interview in ‘Sabado Sikat
Special’ of “My Only Radio” (M.O.R.) 101.9 For Life” and “MOR TV” (www.MOR1019. com). Get to know Enrique better through his exclusive video interview with DJ China Paps. Don’t miss the “King of the Gil” concert at SmartAraneta Coliseum on November 29. Tickets are now available at Ticketnet outlets and Ticketnet.com.ph or call 9115555.
Also, watch out for the revelations of Enrique in “Sabado Sikat Special,” this Saturday and November 2, from 9am to 11am, on “MOR TV” via www.MOR1019. com and the hottest FM radio station in Mega Manila “MOR 101.9 For Life!” For more updates about “M.O.R. 101.9 For Life!” visit www. facebook.com/mor1019 and follow @MOR1019 on Twitter.
‘Risking Lives’ marks 14th anniversary of I-Witness GMA Network’s Peabody award-winning documentary program I-Witness marks its 14th anniversary with four compelling documentaries beginning last Monday, October 28. With the theme “Risking Lives,” hosts Howie Severino, Kara David, Jay Taruc, and Sandra Aguinaldo produce documentaries that affirm I-Witness’ status as Philippine television’s finest hour. The program’s anniversary special kicks off with Kara David’s documentary about how pregnancy can turn from becoming a blessing to being a health hazard for both the mother and her unborn child. With widespread poverty in the country and a lack of social services, education and infrastructure, too many Filipina mothers risk their lives during childbirth. In Kara’s documentary, she accompanies Marina Catanao while she is in labor with her fifth child. Identified as “high risk,” Marina takes a challenging trip to town where there are better chances of a safe delivery. Will her sacrifice be enough to bring her child safe-
ly out into the world? On November 4, Howie Severino returns to Bohol where he previously made a documentary on the worldrenowned Loboc Children’s Choir. In 2003, he followed the children to Barcelona, Spain where they bested choirs from around the world and won a gold medal. Ten years later, the Loboc Church, where these children once sang, is now in ruins after it was rocked by one of the most powerful quakes to hit the Philippines in the last decade. In his trip to Bohol, Howie meets Jessa, one of the choir members he met before who is now 21 years old. Jessa is a nurse now helping the quake victims. As he travels through the quake-struck areas, Howie discovers stories of heroism and how some people risked their lives to save others. Sandra Aguinaldo features the struggles and sacrifices of eight male teachers who serve 210 students of the Matigsalog tribe in Pegalongan Elementary School in the remote Barangay of Malabay in Davao. All of these teachers are from the city and have committed
themselves to provide education to a group of people who, otherwise, would not have access to it. The school is so remote that the teachers have to face a two-hour drive from the city, a 30-minute motorcycle ride, and a six-hour trek that involves crossing two major rivers, every week. Not only is the school far but the trip to reach it is also dangerous. Airing on November 11, discover how these teachers as well as the students risk their lives just to get to school. And on November 18, Jay Taruc explores the walls of death as he features a sideshow attraction in carnivals or “perya” where motorcycles perform death-defying stunts within 90-degree wooden walls of the arena. The stuntmen must maintain a fast speed to keep the motorcycle circling on the walls or else the rider will fall and, in worst cases, die. Brothers Dexter and Darryl literally face death every night in this job to support their family. I-Witness’ four-part “Risking Lives” special airs beginning Monday, October 28, after Saksi on GMA7.
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Princess-cut...FFROM A1 made for princesses in fairytales,” says Primrose Co-Chua, owner and principal designer of Baby Fashionistas. “We make them available for girls of any social status. Here, they get to live their dream of walking and dancing in princess gowns and petticoats.” Baby Fashionistas started in 2005 as an online showroom for made to order pieces for special occasions. Primrose launched this brand out of her personal desire to dress her daughter in unique and fashionable pieces which she couldn’t find in local retailers. The princess cut designs and sweet palette of pastel colors made Baby Fashionistas popular
among parents and kids. Through old fashioned word of mouth, Baby Fashionistas quickly increased their clientele and became a hit online. Soon, they opened branches in malls where ready-to-wear pieces are sold to cater to their fast growing market. Baby Fashionistas is now available in Davao, with a flagship store located on the 2nd floor of SM City Davao. Follow them on Facebook (https://www. facebook.com/pages/Baby-Fashionistas-Davao) or Instagram (babyfashionistasdvo) for updates on new items and sample sale. You may also call 082-285-7569 or email them at babyfashionistasdavao@yahoo. com.
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WIGHT Howard moved on and Derrick Rose came back, though Kobe Bryant won’t quite yet. Nine firsttime coaches are coming in and David Stern will soon head out. With different looks all around the NBA in 2013-14, one familiar sight remains: LeBron James and the Miami
Heat are entering another season as the team to beat. The twotime defending cham-
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pions will collect their rings Tuesday night, then open against the Chicago Bulls, who with a healthy Rose might be the team that can unseat
‘’When the hunger is gone, I’m going to give it up,’’ James s a i d . ‘’I’ve got a talent and I’m going
tage of it. So I’m hungry. ‘’I love the game. There’s nothing I would do more than play this game of basketball. So the championships are all great, but I’m playing f o r more than that. I’ve got a
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bigger calling than that.’’ If he means becoming the best ever, he might be on his way. With four MVP trophies and no noticeable weaknesses, the gap with his peers is getting larger and the one with the greats before him is shrinking. View gallery.”New looks and a familiar favorite for NBA 2013-14 Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin, center, goes up for a dunk as Utah Jazz power forw … ‘’He’s the best on the planet right now. I don’t know what you can do, but just hope that he misses,’’ said Nets coach Jason Kidd, one of the nine coaches
the Heat. Or maybe it’s San Antonio or Indiana, both a game away last year actually, the Spurs were just seconds away - from finishing off Miami. Perhaps it’s the Nets or Clippers, after both picked up pieces of the old Celtics that had the Heat’s respect but not their number. If someone does dethrone King James, it w o n ’ t be because he was satisfied with two titles and lost his edge.
getting his first opportunity. In total, 13 teams changed coaches. James did miss in the closing seconds of Game 6 of the NBA Finals, but the Heat got the rebound to set up Ray Allen’s tying 3-pointer, pulled it out in overtime and won Game 7 to deny the Spurs a fifth title. San Antonio may get another chance to finish the job, or may not even be the best team in Texas after Howard joined James Harden in Houston. Howard bolted after one unfulfilling season in Los Angeles, where he and Bryant never found a working partnership. The center already seems happier and healthier in Houston, where he and Harden can build a potent inside-outside tandem. As for Bryant, he’ll watch the Lakers’ opener, and who knows how much more, while he continues to rehab from a torn Achilles’ tendon. Questions over how well he can play at 35 after
such a serious injury, along with Howard’s departure, created unusually low expectations for the Lakers. Instead, the buzz in Los Angeles is about the Clippers, who hired Doc Rivers to coach while Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett went to Brooklyn after Boston’s breakup. That also could make both longtime losers not only the current kings of their cities, but also contenders to reach the NBA Finals - which are returning to the 2-2-1-1-1 format after 29 years of 2-3-2. Here are five other things to watch around the NBA this season: SITTING SPEEDSTERS: While Rose returns after sitting out last season with a torn ACL, Russell Westbrook and Rajon Rondo remain out recovering from knee surgeries. A healthy Westbrook makes Oklahoma City a title contender while Rondo could help the Celtics exceed expectations - or perhaps become the next player they trade.
Five things to know about the new NBA season
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TILL THE CHAMPS: New year, same story. The Miami Heat enter this season as they did the last, as champions of the NBA. Reigning MVP LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are trying to get the Heat to their fourth straight appearance in the NBA Finals, something that only the Lakers and Celtics of old were able to accomplish. While legacies about those players and this Heat run are still being written, winning another title this season would solidify this team as one of the NBA’s alltime clubs.
HE’S BACK: Derrick Rose, finally, is back. It took 18 months (forgetting a few preseason games) for the Chicago Bulls star to make his return to the NBA, after tearing up his knee in a playoff game in April 2012. The Bulls have been a title contender with Rose in the past; there’s no reason to think that they won’t be one again now that he’s on the court again. The Eastern Conference saw plenty of offseason movement, but it could very easily turn out that the most notable development is Rose coming back.
NEW LOOK, OLD FACES. Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls (top) will be back in MVP form while Dwight Howard (below) will try to shoot well from the free throw line in a Houston uniform.
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EXPLOSION. Phil Younghusband scored double hat trick for the Sparks.
TAR striker Phil younghusband exploded for six goals to lead the Loyola Meralco Sparks to a 9-0 victory over Philippine Navy in United Football Cup action last Sunday at the Emperador Stadium. younghusband scored goals at the 48th, 49th, 59th, 67th, 72nd and 76th minutes to carry Loyola, which registered its second straight dominating victory
after drowning Dolphins United, 16-0, last October 19. Meanwhile, Dolphins United bounced back from a humiliating loss to Loyola in its last outing after pulling off its own dominating victory against Blue Guards FC, 11-1. Abdou Moussa Obono bagged a hat trick for Dolphins to hand another blowout loss to Blue
Guards, which suffered a 17-0 drubbing at the hands of Green Archers United globe last week. Defending champion Stallion Sta.Lucia also dispatched Bright Star FC, 3-1, to bounce back from an upset loss. Ruben Doctora, Park Bo Bae and Jeremy Hohn scored one goal apiece for Stallion, which was toppled by guest squad Cebu
Queen City United, 4-1, last Monday to take a step back in its title defense bid. In other matches last weekend, Philippine Army edged guest squad Ceres FC, 1-0, for its first victory, while Philippine Air Force blanked Agila FC, 3-0. Manila Jeepney FC also rallied to force a 1-1 draw against Pachanga Diliman FC.
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