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LIFE FLOWS AT 40

By Cheneen R. Capon cjc@edgedavao.net

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DAVAO CITY WATER DISTRICT’s Matina extension office.

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n its 40th year of public service, Davao Water District will once again explore the possibilities to ensure that Dabawenyos will get a round the clock water supply and reach waterless areas in the city. noted to have the second most potable water in the world, Davao City is really blessed to have a rich flowing river to quench the thirst of Dabawenyos. This will not happened without the intrusion of a entity which will bring water to every homes.

DCWD for the past forty years continued to be triumphant because “it has served its concessionaires with utmost degree of efficiency at par with the leading water utilities in the country, yet keeping the rate affordable to the marginalized sector at the rate of Php100 for 10 cubic meters and below”. Indeed it has the lowest rate in the country or in the whole world.

Despite of this, it continues to explore areas where it can tap and eventually make it a water system.

It can be recalled that in 1973, Davao City Water District (DCWD) was created and started providing Dabawenyos. It is known as the first water districts to operate in the country by virtue of

Presidential Decree 198 or the Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973.

As a quasi-public corporation or a semi-government status, the water district operated and implemented a series of projects which truly bring more water to the households.

During 1975 to 1979, it is said that the Phase I Project began.

Facilities such as production wells, sump and reservoir, which form part of DCWD’s biggest water supply system today – Dumoy were constructed.

It was by 1986-1988 that the Phase II Project (Stages I and II) was undertaken. After it was completed more production wells, booster pumps, and transmission and distribution lines were installed, including one additional sump and the Ma-a tunnel.

By 1992, DCWD became government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) under the declaration of the Supreme Court making all water districts in country ruled by GOCCs. This did not hinder them from growing, more production wells, reservoirs, and transmission and distribution line were formed to have a water system. This multiplied and started to provide water service to over

100,000 service connection.

This gave the DCWD the prized “Most Outstanding Water District” award for the Very Large Category for two consecutive years, 1995 and 1996. This same feat was repeated in 2001 and 2002 after the partial completion of the Phase III Project which started in 2000.

At present, DCWD still continuous its commitment of upgrading and finding resources, whether underground or surface water to ensure that Dabawenyos will drink abundant and quality water which will continually flow in the homes for next years.

TAMUGAN River

As part of their mission and vision DCWD will pursue the Tamugan Surface Water Development Project to solve all predicaments and at the same time, address the increasing demand of water supply in the city. pursuing Tamugan It has been a long debate after DCWD decided to pursue the Tamugan Surface Water Development Project.

This was after J.V. Angeles Construction Corporation, a long partner of DCWD in making its mission and vission possible in consortium with the Aboitiz Equity Ventures teamed up on a prospective bulk water supply project for

Davao City.

On an earlier report, it is said that the proposed venture includes the construction of a hydro electric-powered bulk water treatment facility and the conveyance system which will be used to deliver treated bulk water to various DCWD delivery points.

JVACC’s unsolicited proposal includes the supply of 300 million liters per day of potable bulk water.

This implies that there will be a construction of surface water facility in Tamugan.

This will increase the supply of bulk water in the pipes of Davao City.

Based on a research done by the national Water Resources Board that it is said that in 2011, the demand and supply of potable water in the city was equal.

However, there is a forecasted increase in demand of potable water in the city. This is because of the growing economy and population in the metropolitan.

Meanwhile, the estimated 10 billion project proposal is now evaluated by the selection team of DSWD. The public bidding is expected to happen next year while its expected star t of operation is on 2017.

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Hemophilia group seeks government assistance

By Cheneen R. Capon

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n official of the Hemophilia Association of Davao (HAD( says they are seeking assistance from the government, such as programs for hemophilic patients in Davao City.

HAD president Dulce Roa in last Friday’s Kapehan sa PIA, said, “Kelangan makilala ang hemophilic, at naniniwala akong mara-

mi pang maitutulong ang gobyerno,” noting that it is not yet included in Philhealth and other government assisting bodies.

Roa, mother to a hemophilic, said that the government hasn’t created a formal program which would cater to patients with hemophilia in hospitals in the city.

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Five youths receive DSWD Exemplary Award’2013

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HE Department of Social Welfare and Development named five young students as this year’s winners of the Pantawid Exemplary Children Award during the annual award-giving ceremonies at the Apo View Hotel yesterday.

The five are from Davao del norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Compostella Valley and Davao City who were selected by each LGU among the ben-

eficiaries of the Pantawid sa Pamilya Program of the government.

Artero Escropolo, 13 years old, from Dauman, Montevista, Compostella Valley emerged as one of the regional awardees of the search while the other four were Florefe Malakas of Apokon, Tagum City for Davao del norte; Quennie Pearl Dumasig of Kiblawan, Davao del Sur; Kenneth Bonalos of Banaybanay,

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RODY MEETS AFP AND PNP TOP BRASS. Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte shares a light moment with the region’s military and police top brass after duscussing the security measures to be implemented for the city’s incoming Christmas activities at The Marco Polo Davao’s Café Marco Friday night. Lean Daval Jr.

Yolanda leaves hundreds dead O

nE of the strongest typhoons on record killed more than 100 people as savage winds and giant waves flattened communities across the Philippines, authorities said Saturday while corpses lay amid the devastation.

Super Typhoon Haiyan tore into the eastern islands of Leyte and Samar on Friday with sustained winds of around 315 kilometres (195 miles) an hour, then tormented millions of people as it ripped across the Southeast Asian archipelago.

More than four million people were affected across 36 provinces, the government said.

Many of the worst-hit areas remained cut off from communications on Saturday, with power and telephone networks destroyed, but initial ac-

counts from some areas reached by the military and the media painted a deeply ominous picture.

In Tacloban, the capital of Leyte, the city’s airport manager reported more than 100 bodies were littered in and around the

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Davao City’s 182 elected barangay captains bared First of 2 parts

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HE Commission on Elections yesterday revealed the names of 182 newly-elected and reelected barangay captains of Davao City.

The lists were handed to Edge Davao by lawyers Aimee Ampoloquio, Danilo Cullo and Monalisa Mamukid, election officers of the first, second and third districts, respectively.

The lists included the

winning candidates for barangay kagawad and are based on the Certificate of Canvassing and Proclamation (COCP) of the winning candidates in each of the 182 barangays.

The lists of winning bets in the three districts were supposed to have been finalized on november 5 or one week after election day, but it was slightly delayed mostly due to the failure of some

Board of Elections Tellers assigned to far-flung areas where transportation is problematic to submit COCTs. The first district a total of 54 barangays , including the Poblacion area with 40 barangays and the Talomo area with 14 barangays.

The second congressional district has 46 barangays, while the third

started at 1 p.m., residents were gathered in the barangay gymnasium for a lecture facilitated by the City Health Office and the Barangay and later a short entertainment from the lively performers.

The very highlight of the event was the joint clean-up drive among volunteers and residents themselves in cleaning the clogged canals, dirty streets and abandoned areas.

The activity was covered live on air by One Radio as a form of reminder to listeners especially young ones to pre-

vent the prevalence of dengue cases.

Some young teens were also treated with TopTeenz products, one of the health supplements distributed by the KBA Ad Pro Media and Management based here in Davao City.

Other products include TopKidz, a multivitamins and minerals for children; Enerplus Capsule, an adult food supplement; and Ariben Premium Liniment Oil, which is good to relieve head and body pain

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TopTeenz launches ‘Green Brigade’ T CHRISTMAS IS FOR THE CHILDREN. SM City Davao officially launched its Forest-themed Christmas display with the unveiling of its Enchanted Christmas Forest at The Annex Friday night. The event was highlighted with gift-giving to around 150 children-beneficiaries from the Davao City Social Services and Development Office (CSSDO). Lean Daval Jr.

OPTEEnzS, the leading multivitamins and minerals for teenagers and young adults, in partnership with “Radyo ni Juan” (One Radio 783) launched the “Green Brigade” in Davao City, a cleanup drive to drumbeat its campaign on health and sanitation.

The chosen area was Barangay 22-A chaired by Barangay Captain Eduardo B. Millondaga and one of the city’s most populated and crowded places.

During the launching on October 12, 2013 that was

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Integrating ORGANIC farming in basic education

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HE Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for organic farming classes for elementary and high school students.

Agriculture secretary Proceso Alcala stated that the DA is encouraging the Department of Education (DepEd) to integrate organic farming in the school curriculum in an interview with reporters during the Third International Symposium on Vermitechnologies recently held at the Kah-

ariam Farm in Lipa City, Batangas.

“DA has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro regarding teaching gardening to elementary and high school students.

We are advocating for organic farming which is more advanced than ordinary farming. I hope that schools will be able to adapt organic farming in their curriculum,” Secretary Alcala said.

The secretary dis-

closed that Secretary Luistro is open to the proposal and that they are working on formulating modules for these classes.

“Secretary Luistro suggested to us that modules must focus on the propagation, processing and production of specialty crops for each province or city. For example, Lipa City is known for its kapeng barako or Liberica coffee. Students will be

able to learn the process of cultivation and selecting crops for planting, among others, once they graduate from high school.”

Alcala also stressed that policies must be harmonized to further boost its development in the market for organic products in the country.

Organic products are beneficial to health because these were cultivated and harvested

through natural farming techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost and biological pest control and does not use harmful pesticides and fertilizers, plant hormones, livestock antibiotics, food additives and genetically modified organisms, according to the Agriculture Secretary.

Alcala is a known organic farming advocate and was instrumental in the passage of RA 10068 known as the Organic Agriculture Act of 2012

when he was still a congressman of the 2nd district of Quezon province.

The Third International Symposium on Vermiculture was organized by the VermEcology Society, Philippines (VERMESOC) Inc. to discuss experiences, updates and innovations in vermitechnologies and the role of earthworms in soil fertility building, waste management and climate change mitigation with resource persons and stakeholders. [PNA]

Compare that with the estimated P50,000 per year net profit that a typical farmer typically earns, much below the poverty level,” Rasco said.

He also said that rice researchers and development workers must provide the farmers the technology and support to gain the million profit.

“Let us inspire our farmers to dream big, teach (them) well, and continue learning ourselves so that we can be better teachers. The first lesson that we can give to the farmer is simple: P1 million is possible,” the plant breeder and academician said.

To help farmers

cut cost on energy, the PhilRice has recently launched the farming without fossil fuel program, which aims to develop alternative and renewable energy sources and inputs for rice and rice-based farming applications.

He also said that a knowledge-based technology and policy interventions will prepare farmers for the free trade in 2015.

Under a free trade system, flow of goods including rice, services, investment, capital, and skilled labor among the countries that form the Association of Southeast Asian nations will be marketed to the country.

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Optimum use of time, energy increases profit A

n official of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) said that farmers can gain up to P1 million profit per hectare a year by optimizing their use of time and energy.

Dr. Eufemio T. Rasco Jr., PhilRice executive director, said that out of 365 days in a year, Filipino farmers work for about 110-220 days in growing rice, leaving a “free time” of 145 days.

“Likewise, if the farmer uses the by-products of rice production such as rice hull and rice straw for producing mushrooms, fertilizer, feeds, and energy, among others, then a P1-million income is not impossible.

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Holcim Philippines cited anew for ecological performance F

OR promoting sound environmental practices that significantly contributed to its business sustainability, leading cement maker Holcim Philippines was awarded the Excellence in Economy and Ecology (E3) Award for large enterprises by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).

The PCCI cited Holcim Philippines for implementing pioneering and innovative programs and systems that help the company achieve its business goals and manage the impact of its operations on the environment. The company received the award during the 39th Philippine Business Conference and Expo at the Manila Hotel on Oct. 24.

Holcim Philippines Chief Executive Officer Ed Sahagun thanked the PCCI for the citation “We are very honored for getting this recognition.

This shows that businesses are not just helping in growing the economy, but are also striving to become better

stewards of the environment.

This will further motivate us to pursue our vision to help build the foundation for society’s future through sustainable mining and manufacturing practices,” he said.

In its entry, Holcim Philippines highlighted its accomplishments in quarry rehabilitation, air quality preservation, energy efficiency, water conservation, solid waste minimization, and green house gas accounting.

Holcim Philippines shared that it had partnered with its communities for quarry rehabilitation, and has planted more than a million trees over 1,400 hectares as of December 2012. The cement manufacturer further explained that it has lowered dust emissions in its plants well below the limit set by the Clean Air Act through investments in filtering equipment and monitoring systems. The company also noted its reduced use of traditional fuels that has led to an 11.6% drop in carbon dioxide emissions per ton of cement from 1990

EXCELLENCE. Holcim Philippines CEO Ed Sahagun (second from right) receives the Excellence in Economy and Ecology Award from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry during the 39th Philippine Business Conference and Expo on Oct. 25. With him are PCCI Chairman Alfredo Yao (leftmost), PCCI vice president for environment Edgardo Lacson, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., Holcim Vice President for Manufacturing Andre Caluori and Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Emilio Aguinaldo Abaya. levels. Its energy efficiency drive has also helped in waste management, as the company has taken in hundreds of tons of municipal

solid wastes and industrial wastes in 2012 alone for co-processing in its kilns.

The company said that aside from helping fulfill

its commitment to manage the environmental impact of operations and give back to the community, it pushed through with the initia-

tives due to clear business benefits such as reduced production costs and good relationships with stakeholders.

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Why on Christmas time?

O many Filipinos, the question that will linger on their mind is: “Why on Christmas time?”

Exactly 21 days before Christmas day last year, typhoon Pablo hit us leaving on its wake hundreds of people dead and thousands homeless in the provinces of Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley. Almost a year after, we have not fully recovered from the wrath of Pablo when another disaster hit us.

Super typhoon Yolanda will leave another trauma of great waste and ruins to the lives of many of our fellow Filipinos. As of Saturday, hundreds have been reported dead, and we can be sure there are more out there unaccounted for. The damage to crops, property, and utilities should also pose a lot of inconvenience in the days to come.

Yolanda caught us just as when we thought she was done. not knowing there are still some effects of typhoons we have not even known before—phenomenon like a storm surge.

It was that phenomenon that flattened communities and drowned more than a hundred in a devastation that will linger like a holocaust. But more than the physical destruction is the emotional devastation that will leave thousands

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reeling from the nightmare.

We thought we prepared enough for Yolanda, didn’t we?

In the end, even at our best, we are not tough enough to withstand a super storm.

Government has expressed confidence on Friday that there were but a few casualties this time, citing two-days of intense preparation efforts. Almost a million people in danger zones had been moved to evacuation centers, boats across the archipelago were ordered to remain moored at ports and hundreds of flights were cancelled.

Despite the much-hyped preparations, our efforts were not as effective as initially thought.

And so another Christmas dawns and we can only hope for our brothers and sisters in Tacloban and Palo, as well as other Yolanda-hit areas, to cling on to the Filipino spirit of resiliency, faith, and courage.

Knowing the indomitable Filipino spirit and innate compassion for the needy, expect Pinoys all over the world to come to the rescue of our countrymen in the next few days.

In despair and devastation, we answer that question “Why on Christmas time?”

It’s been told. Christmas time is the time to share.

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Confusion and contradiction

OVERnMEnT’S MORE PRESSInG COnCERnS – Public dissatisfaction has risen with the perception that the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has been unable to extract, in particular, relevant evidence surrounding the multi-billion Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scandal from its supposed mastermind Janet Lim-napoles when she testified during the much-awaited hearing.

Lawmakers who composed the professed powerful committee need to face up to realities, observed some renowned political analysts and legal experts. The reluctance of Mrs. napoles to answer leading questions raised by committee members sends a clear message: that rights and freedom are important concerns to any citizens regardless of reputation. Invoking one’s right against self-incrimination is a focal part of our legal processes provided under the Bill of Rights. Committee members need to think seriously that the attribute will remain and integral part of the life of every citizen.

The unproductive results of the committee hearing prodded experts to make comments that a similar future inquiry will only lead to nowhere. The outcomes had been expected anyway and the efforts of the committee members by forcibly trying the alleged brain of the pork barrel scam to “open the can of worms” may prove an impossible task. Ferreting out the truth looks distant the way the trial was conducted. Facing with mounting criticism over the pathetic inquiry, committee members may be able to do more than just put pressures on Mrs. napoles. In fact, the responsibilities of digging deeper into the high-level financial fraud embroiling leading members of Congress may persuade the government to elevate the case before appropriate courts.

Even so, doubts remain high over whether another committee hearing is on the way. numerous experts are pessimistic still and critics of all colors and stripes including peo-

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ple of different political inclinations say that another trial is no guarantee to provide tangible results. That is, especially if again the questions were to be laced with the same annoying and nauseating answers of napoles of “di ko alam at ewan ko lang,” and as her wont, invoking her right against self-incrimination.

A similar inquiry would entail a lot of money, time and effort, and involved many security personnel. All of these would only go to waste with the same disgusting result and a waste of taxpayers’ money.

As it is, no breakthroughs are likely until after Mrs. napoles tells it all. What has the enduring averseness of the accused got to do with the Aquino administration? The only way the government can avert possibly a looming political crisis caused by the brewing financial scandals is to institute extensive safety nets by streaming the serious concern to the courts for definite legal remedies. This has already been done several times before by past administrations, and one way is to do yet again. What is needed only is a right sense of timing.

Disgusted by the failure of the Blue Ribbon Committee to influence the suspect to tell the truth – the opposition, different militant groups, student activists, workers and peasants’ organizations, church leaders and self-proclaimed advocates of good governance are again contemplating to launch massive nationwide protests action. Most disturbing is the damage that may be done by the napoles’ case to the prevailing socio-economic and political situation – just when improving

in that sphere is becoming increasingly important to the country and the plight of the masses of our people.

It would be to the credit to the Blue Ribbon Committee if it will used its influence to grapple with many relevant but unsettled facts surrounding the incomparable pork barrel fund scam. Actually, during the inquiry both side are trying to make a score, however, confusion and contradiction marred the occasion. Well, the wary and aghast public should leave it that way while waiting for another disgusting and boring scenario. Meanwhile, President Benigno Aquino III and his trusted people who see sinister motives behind every move detractors and political adversaries make by trying to frame all alleged possible links that would implicate the President to another fund controversy – the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), would better confine the issue on the sidelines.

The government has more pressing concerns at the moment. Urgent help is needed by several thousands of our countrymen badly affected by calamities. Just recently “Super Typhoon Yolanda,” considered the world’s strongest weather disturbance this year hit the country and left a wide path of destruction. Unfortunately, it also hit the areas mostly devastated by a 7.2 killer earthquake only a month ago – a double whammy of sort. A government will be judged how will it manages and respond to emergency situations. The present dispensation must show earnestly that this is not the time for political calisthenics.

The leadership must be resolute and vigilant in time of distress and become more responsible in maintaining the country’s social, political and economic growth. A moribund leadership, as we all know, will only lead to widespread unrest. Of course, the criticism and hypocrisy are really astonishing. Harshest critics and political opportunists are leading us nowhere. nonetheless, the majority is optimistic that reforms are within reach.

Small is beautiful in finance

OME economic activity makes the world better, some is a cost of making the world better, and some actually makes the world worse. Where does the business of finance – lending, borrowing and securities trading – fit in? Mark Carney, the new governor of the Bank of England, recently said: “a vibrant financial sector brings substantial benefits.” The implication is that more finance is a good thing, as long as it is safe. That is simply wrong.

True, empirical studies show that financial activity increases along with incomes in poor countries. But this correlation has little bearing on developed economies with mature financial systems. In these countries, additional financial activity unquestionably adds to GDP, but the same can be said for the substitution of expensive medical care for cheap preventative action. The question is whether additional finance promotes overall economic good.

It can do so, but not directly. Finance is a cost. It is a means not an end, an input not an output. People and companies should engage in financial activity only to help them do other things – most notably to preserve or increase wealth, to coordinate expenditure with incomes and to help organise real investments, production and distribution.

Unnecessary financial activity is a wasted expense. Even if the excess does not directly cause problems – such as housing bubbles or fiscal crises – it makes the world worse because it wastes economic resources. The right goal for the financial system is to be as small as possible without doing economic harm.

By that standard, the current system is extremely wasteful. The waste can be seen in both the quantity of financial assets and pace

COMMENTARy By edward HadaS of the financial activity. One measure of quantity is the ratio of debt to GDP. For the United States, which probably leads the world in financial excess, the calculation is aided by the U.S. Federal Reserve, which every quarter tots up all the outstanding debts, from government borrowing to bank loans. Total debts were 144 percent of GDP in 1975. In the most recent quarter, they were 263 percent.

Little, if any, of the increased borrowing has gone to fund additional income-generating investments, in factories, inventories or the expenses of growing businesses. Instead, the bulk of the debts are unproductive.

Some of the new borrowing provided funds which bid up the prices of assets that do not produce incomes – houses that are lived in, commodities that are stored or art that is collected. Governments are responsible for much of the additional debt. The ratio of government debts to GDP has at least doubled in most developed countries over the last four decades. There are reasonable excuses for some fiscal deficits, but the cumulative effect of years of deficit finance is disruptive. Tax revenues need to be higher to keep up interest payments, while the vast supply of bonds clutters financial markets, distracting investors and distorting monetary policies.

Also, claims between financial institutions – mostly loans and derivatives – have increased sharply, from 16 to 83 percent of U.S. GDP since 1975. A small portion of the new securities may provide helpful hedges, but

most of them are only used for speculation.

Worse, the huge new mass of purely financial debt has been balanced on relatively thin equity foundations. This leverage has made the whole financial system more precarious, as the 2008 crisis made clear.

The bigger financial balances explain some of the increase in the share of financial activity in GDP, which has expanded from 2 to 8 percent of U.S. GDP since the Second World War. During that period the cost of processing financial transactions has declined precipitously, so the actual increase in activity is much larger than that statistic suggests.

Additional financial market activity generally reduces the markets’ economic efficiency. Investors and speculators who trade more have less reason to care about the long term, since they will sell long before it arrives.

When the annual volume of foreign exchange trading is roughly 40 times larger than the volume of trade between countries, the financial market has basically lost touch with the economy. The trade of already issued shares and bonds, the vast majority of activity in these markets, does no more for the economy than moving sacks of sand back and forth across a room.

Rather than promising to promote a larger and safer financial sector, Carney should be calling for more efficient finance.

For one thing, more finance brings more debts and more speculation – and more opportunities for panics and chains of defaults. A larger sector is likely to be less safe than a smaller one. But even if Carney could find a safe way for the City of London to grow, he would be only expanding a part of the economy – pointless finance – which can do harm and cannot do good.

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Chinese reform is coming, but not the political kind OPINION

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n a western democracy like the United States, we assume that the best time for a leader to accomplish something is in the first year of his first term. The election has just ended, the opposition is still scattered, and the legislative mandate is intact. Everybody still talks about Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s first 100 Days for a reason.

In authoritarian governments, like China’s, it’s supposed to be different.

Steering such a large bureaucracy takes time, as all the moving pieces catch up with one another. What matters is minimizing risk surrounding the transfer of power, and then engaging in a slow buildup of consensus.

And yet, Xi Jinping is proving the conventional wisdom wrong. After just six months at the helm, Xi is already clearly on track to accomplish far more than his predecessor Hu Jintao.

The constellation of China’s leadership left Xi Jinping with more room to maneuver upon taking office: the Politburo Standing Committee, the top brass in China’s government, was consolidated from nine members to seven.

Over the next few months, Xi built up a track record of successful reforms. He has worked at overhauling the banking system and shaking out its bad loans.

Through his anti-corruption efforts, he has increased the accountability for the leaders of state-owned enterprises and provincial leaders. He improved product safety and the environment by changing the reward structure for the people in charge and implementing air pollution regulations. We’ve also seen the establishment of a free trade zone in Shanghai.

Despite all this progress, there is vastly more to do. But Xi seems up to the task — and he is eager to get started. Over the weekend, one of Xi’s allies, Yu zhengsheng, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee, promised even further reforms at the upcoming Third Plenum meeting of party leadership from november 9-12th, declaring it will usher in “unprecedented” policy changes and reform.

What might those unprecedented reforms be? I would expect some tangible, public commitments to rectify financial issues — some combination of things like the deregulation of interest rates, currency convertibility, or the liberalization of capital accounts.

On top of that, I anticipate that the party will announce changes to the house registration policy (called “hukou” in China), which facilitates the historic rural to urban transition that’s moving 250 million Chinese from the countryside and into cities. Elsewhere, a move toward tax reform, particularly at the local level, would be very significant.

We’ve seen local Chinese governments running up huge debt burdens: tax reforms that improved their revenues could help rectify the situation and offset potential financial disaster. And finally, although air pollution regulation has already been announced, expect even more focus on the environment.

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“The search for exemplenary Childrem of Pantawid Pamilya aims to recognize children who have shown excellence in both academic and non-academic activities,”DSWD 11 Regional director Priscilla n. Razon said in an interview with Edge.Davao. “nalipay ko’g maayo ug akong ginaexpect na unta ang mga bata himuon nila akong ehemplo para mueskwela silag tarong,” Escropolo, a Grade 7 student from Montevista, said.

The family of the top awardee Escropolo received cash assistance from the government for three years. He is third in the family. Jennifer Escropolo, mother of the regional

awardee shared that her son has been consistent in the honor roll and is a member of the student government.

“Achiever sya, gikan pa kinder hantod karon.

Daghan man gud syang leadership awards sa eskwelahan ug naga emcee na pud ni siya since gradeschool pa siya,” Jennifer Escropolo added.

The young awardee said that his faith in God and in education helped him a lot excelling in both academic and non-academic subjects.

Florefe Malakas, a twelve year old first year high school student from Apokon, Tagum City, a valedictorian from her elementary school is a consistent achiever in both areas. She is also a leader in school.

Her family has been a beneficiary for two years.

Provincial awardee Caroline Indangan, a Grade 8 student from Paquibato Proper shared, “Swerte kaayo ko kay ako ang napili na murepresent sa Davao City, sa kadaghang bata ako ang winner. Isa pud ni na dakong experience sa akoa,”.

“Tungod sa 4peace ng DSWD, natulungan nila ako na madevelop nako akong talent,” the Davao City awardee continued.

The awardees are all below 14 years old and enrolled in school; have never dropped out or skipped a school year; compliant to the school attendance requirement of the program- must have at least 85 percent school attendance; good scholastic

standing and no grades below the passing mark and is a non-repeater and fully immunized and dewormed twice a year.

The awardees also excel both academics and non-academics and have active involvement in community activities.

Razon, meanwhile, said that the awardees received cash prizes and plaques of recognition. They were able to attend the national Children’s Congress in Manila last October 22-26.

“They had the chance to engage with the other 175 exemplenary children from all over the country.” next year’s search will be bigger as cash prizes are expected to be increased.

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facility, with at least 100 more people injured.

“The terminal, the tower, including communication equipment, were destroyed,” Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines deputy chief John Andrews told AFP, as he recounted the airport manager’s assessment.

Large areas of Tacloban, with a population of about 220,000 people, were flattened, according to an AFP photographer who reached the coastal city aboard a military plane carrying relief supplies.

Storm surges more than three metres (10 feet) had pounded the area, the Philippine Red Cross said.

In scenes reminiscent of tsunami damage, some houses in Tacloban were completely destroyed, with piles of splintered wood lying on concrete slabs, while others had just the stone frames remaining.

Almost all the trees and electric posts were torn down, while cars were overturned.

Some dazed and injured survivors wandered around the carnage asking journalists for water, while

others sorted through what was left of their destroyed homes.

Eight bodies had been laid to rest inside the airport’s chapel, which had also been badly damaged.

A journalist for local television network GMA also reported seeing about 20 bodies piled up in a church in Palo, a coastal town about 10 kilometres south of Tacloban.

The initial reports from Tacloban and Palo raised fears of mass casualties, with Haiyan having devastated many other communities across the central Philippines that remained cut off from communications.

“We have reports of collapsed buildings, houses flattened to the ground, storm surges and landslides,” Philippine Red Cross chief Gwendolyn Pang told AFP, giving an assessment across the whole region.

“But we don’t know really, we can’t say how bad the damage is... hopefully today we can get a better picture as to the effects of the super typhoon.”

Another area of con-

cern was Guiuan, a fishing town of about 40,000 people on Samar that was the first to be hit after Haiyan swept in from the Pacific Ocean. Pang said contact had not yet been made with Guiuan.

She also said relief workers were trying reach Capiz province, about 200 kilometres west of Tacloban, on Panay island where she said most of the region’s infrastructure had been destroyed and many houses “flattened to the ground”.

Fifteen thousand soldiers had been deployed to the disaster zones, military spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Ramon zagala told AFP. “We are flying sorties to bring relief goods, materials and communication equipment,” zagala said.

He said helicopters were also flying rescuers into priority areas, while infantry units deployed across the affected areas were also proceeding on foot or in military trucks.

Haiyan’s wind strength, which remained close to 300 kilometres an hour throughout Friday, made

it the strongest typhoon in the world this year and one of the most intense ever recorded.

It exited into the South China Sea on Saturday and tracked towards Vietnam, where more than 100,000 people had begun evacuating from vulnerable areas, Vietnamese state media reported.

Philippine authorities expressed confidence on Friday that only a few people had been killed, citing two-days of intense preparation efforts led by President Benigno Aquino. nearly 800,000 people in danger zones had been moved to evacuation centres, while thousands of boats across the archipelago were ordered to remain secured at ports. Hundreds of flights were also cancelled.

The government expressed alarm on Saturday that the much-hyped preparations may not have been effective as initially thought.

“The president is asking why there were still fatalities,” Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras told reporters.

is composed of 82 barangays.

First District Elected barangay captains in the first district are: Oliva B. CAL (Maa), George Y. CULASTE (Dumoy), Esmeraldo S. PAMAT (Langub), Jaime T. GORRE (Magtuod), Carmelo A. ARAnA (Matina Pangi),Cristito B. LAzARO (Bago Aplaya), January n. Duterte (Catalunan Grande), Rolando T. TRAJERA (Bucana76-A), Leo T. CAnDOnES (Bago Gallera), Antonio A. TInASAS (Baliok), Albert D. BAGUILOD (Catalunan Pequeño), Artemio Sr S. JIMEnEz (Talomo Pub.), Elpidio J. ALICAWAY (1a), Marius S. GARCIA (2a), Teofilo Y. GUInO-O (3-a), Rogelio Sr A. nOCOM (4-a), Edgar Jr P. IBUYAn (5-a), Franklin V. LIBRADO (6-a), Joseph H. ORILLO (7-a), Ariel L. LAGMAY (8-a), Roderico A. LLUBIT (9-a), Mark Anthony C. CAYETAnO (10-a), Martina Fe ARABIAnA (11-b), nelia TUMABAnG (12-b), Roland EBDALIn (13b), Agnes LIRA (14-b), Francisco Jr. LABRO (15-b), Charles Warren CHAnG (16-b), Jose GAMOLO (17-b), Julius LIMBO (18-b), Loreto nICOLAS (19-b), Gna Murillo (20-b). Edmundo O. ALTIzO (21-c), Eduardo B. MILLOnDAGA (22-c), Alimodin A. USMAn (23-c), Jupiter D. JORGIO (24-c), Lito D. MAQUILInG (25-c), Ramil C MABUL (26-c), Robert L. MEnDOzA (27-c), nelliegar C. UnCIAnO (28-c), Maria Estella S. OnG (29-c), Teresita M. ALMIRAnTE (30-c), Joel Sr L. LAnDERO (31-d), Rolando P BAnTAYAn (32-d), Edgar E. EDADES (33-d), Erlan T. GUEVARA (34d), Marlon U. BALITE (35-d), Arturo E. BOnJOC Sr. (36-d), Rebecca A. DIOnG (37-d), Rita D. ESCAnDOR (38-d), Editha T. ERnO (39-d), Felizardo D. VILLACA-

She added that hospitals in the city are not complete with facilities which will specifically assist patients with this hereditary disease, adding, :”there’s a need for medical practitioners such as nurses and doctors to be more careful in handling hemophilic patients.”

“My son was confined at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) and he had to stay in a room with cancer patients in the oncology unit. His bed was not even suited for his height,” Roa said. “napakasakit sakin bilang nanay na kung ilang beses magkamali sa pagtu-

sok ng karayom ay ganun rin kalaki ang chance ng bleeding,”she continued.

Dr. Jennie Ong, a hematologist and specialist with hemophilia cases in Davao City said that hemophilia is a congenital disease mostly in men. She said that in every 5,000 males there will be one case of hemophilia.

Based on their reports as of January to May this year, they had identified 142 cases, but they expect that there should be 700 cases in Davao City alone.

Unfortunately, there are cases that are not traced as early as birth.

“We have a case na pulis na sya, dun pa lang nya

nalaman na may hemophilia sya,”she added.

She said that their youngest case was in Kidapawan City who was less than a year old while the oldest was a 53 year old male in Davao City while HAD has 61 members with hemophilia.

She added that it is a disease where there’s a deficiency in the clotting factor in the blood. It can be classified as Hemophilia A and Hemophilia B. Hemophilia A lacks the blood clotting factor 8 while Hemophilia B lacks the blood clotting factor 9.The two both cause spontaneous bleeding in any part of the

body.

She said that the sign of hemophilia are unusual bleeding, inflammation of the joints and vomiting of blood. It can be classified as mild, moderate and severe.

Most deaths are caused by too much loss of blood, but currently, patients receive medication such as cryoprecipitate and plasma injection. She noted that these drugs are not available in pharmacies.

She said that both are expensive, but they are able to decrease the price to make it available to the less fortunate hemophilia patients.

Dr. John Rowell, a hematologist from Brisbane, Australia said that currently, their research on hemophilia continues to advance. They have been developing drugs that would lessen the occurrence of unusual bleeding among patients. At present, Ong said that most severe cases in Davao City have two to three times occurrence of unusual bleeding.

But he said that it would take ten years before it becomes available to the public since it is under experimentation.

Rowell will help in increasing the knowledge of doctors and nurses in

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MPA (40-d), For second district Aisan John F. TAMAYO (Agdao), Godfrey Jr. I. GAnORIA (Acacia), James C. SALVADOR (Buhangin), Paulino B. TInOY (Bunawan), nilo C. CABILES (Cabantian), Maridol M. GUMAHIn (Callawa), Rin CELESTE (Agdao Centro), Antonio B. BELLERA (Colosas), Mark Q. GALVEz (Communal), Rommel R. COzO (Fatima), Herky C. ABAD (Gatungan), Jovito G. SALAzAR (Gov. Paciano Bangoy), Ernie I. ALTERADO (Gov. Duterte), Arnolfo Ricardo B. CABLInG (Ilang), Armando C. CASAS (Indangan), Robert M. DIAz (Kap. Tomas Monteverde) , Julieto D. ICOY (LapuLapu), Allan P. SIMO-AG (Lasang), Rolando L. CAGAY (Leon Garcia), Celso C. BUGHAO (Lumiad), Ronilo M. GUERRA (Mabuhay), Eufemia V. BAQUIREL (Mahayag), Jessielito C. AREJA (Malabog), Edwin A. CABUGUAS (Mandug), Jaime A. MAnYAWROn (Mapula), Ricardo P. CADOTDOT (Mudiang), Ralph O. ABELLA (Vicente Hizon Sr.), Constancio S. TIOnGCO (Pampanga), JJ Caesar C. BOnGCAWIL (Angliongto), Dante L. APOSTOL (Panacan), Lorenzo T. VERzAnO (Pandaitan), Rodolfo B. QUILLA (Pañalum), Meljoseph P. ESCOBIDAL (Paquibato), Alfredo S. BALAnSAG (Paradise Embak), Mario I. MASAnGUID (Rafael Castillo), Tatang M. CAMPUAn(Salapawan), Roger T. GALIDO (San Antonio), Erwin A. PIATOS (San Isidro), Juanito Jr E. FLORES (Sasa), Bebot T. nIÑO (Sumimao), Rolly G. LATAWAn (Tapak), Joseph B. CALVO (Tibungco), Raul C. BICOnG (Tigatto), Glecerio A. LEOnOR (Ubalde), Jaynor n. MACADAWAn (Waan), Leonardo Miguel T. AQUInO (Wilfredo Aquino),

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Mindanao on how to properly handle patients with hemophilia. This is part of their endeavor to make third-world countries like the Philippines well-informed and knowledgeable on it.

“We need to help, especially the children, so that they can live normally, “Rowell continued He said that if hemophilia is not treated it may affect the life of the patient-physically, emotionally and even in the field of learning.

He said that it is important that patients after receiving medication undergo therapy.

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EJF-REM CASE nO. 14,403-13

EMMA B. ESCAMIS married to Jose P. Escamis, Mortgagor/s. x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x noTiCe oF eXTRa-JUdiCial sale Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-ibig Fund against the mortgagor/s emma B. escamis married to Jose Escamis with postal address at LOT 13 & 14 , BLK. 42, DECA HOMES RESORT RESIDEnCE TUGBOK MInTAL , Davao City to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of July 29, 2013 amounts to ( p 584,682.21) Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest, penalty charges, plus attorney’s fees equivalent to TEn ( 10%) of the total indebtedness plus other legal expenses incident of foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on november 15 , 2013 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland,Davao City to the highest bidder for Cash or MAnAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property together with all the improvements thereon, to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T- 146-2011009205 “ A parcel of land (Lot 13, Blk. 42, xxx) situated in Barangay of Tugbok, Davao City, Island of Mindanao.xxx Containing an area of OnE HUnDRED TWEnTY (120) SQUARE METERS, more or less” Transfer Certificate of Title No. 146-2011009206 “ A parcel of land xxx (Lot 14, Blk.42,xxx) situated in Barangay Tugbok, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao xxx containing an area of one hUndRed TWenTy (120) sQUaRe meTeRs, more or less”.

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date,it shall be held on December 13, 2013 without further notice.

Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the titles herein described real property/ies and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

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oRdeR This is a verified petition for correction of entires in the Report of Birth of child born abroad of Philippine parent Ryu Hei Villas particularly this follows: 1) Mother’s Date of Birth: from July 26, 1969 to JULY 26, 1971 and 2) mother’s birthplace from Pob. Agno Pangasinan to TandaG, sURiGao del sUR. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance let the petition be heard on november 27, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. at the session hall at this Court on which date, hour and place, all interested persons are hereby cited to appear and show cause if they have any, why this petition should not be granted.

Let copy of this Order and Petition be published before the hearing date at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Davao once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks. Give the Davao City Civil Registrar and the Solicitor General copies of this Order.

SO ORDERED.

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ONE ON ONE. Los Angeles Lakers Center Paul Gasol (16) goes one on one againts New Orleans’ Anthony Davis.

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EW ORLEAnS — not far from where new Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham is shredding the nFL with his rare combination of size and speed, another of the city’s budding pro stars is wreaking the same kind of havoc against nBA defenses. new Orleans Pelicans second-year forward Anthony Davis put on the

kind of multi-faceted performance Friday night in a 96-85 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers that would have nFL scouts drooling.

In scoring a career-high 32 points — 11 in the fourth quarter — grabbing 12 rebounds and blocking six shots, the 6-foot-10 Davis, the first overall pick in the 2012 draft, repeatedly beat the slower-footed Lakers’ defense down the

court, stopping only at the rim to slam home an array of nuclear dunks.

“It’s an easy play,” said Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday, who had season-high 13 assists, including an alley-oop feed to Davis down the stretch in an 11-0 Pelicans’ run to ice the game. “It’s an automatic two points, maybe even three. With A.D., you’ve just got to throw it somewhere

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One of Davis’ most amazing plays came with new Orleans clinging to a 76-74 lead with 6:26 left.

That came right after guard Steve Blake, whose 3-pointer in the final 2 seconds on Thursday night was the difference in the Lakers’ 9998 victory over Houston, nailed a 3-pointer from the top of the key.

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That doesn’t mean they are ready to knock off teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Detroit played the Thunder tough into the third quarter Friday night, but Oklahoma City’s superior depth took over down the stretch, especially once Andre Drummond and

Josh Smith got into foul trouble. Rookie Steven Adams finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while fellow post reserve nick Collison had nine points and four rebounds in a 119-110 victory. ‘’We were just trying to keep it simple and try not to make mistakes,’’ Collison said of his partnership with the new zealander. ‘’I thought we were really locked in defensively. It was a different situation than most nights, but our bench played really well.’’

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With parties, events and dinner invitations fast filling up everyone’s calendars, the holidays are definitely about finding the right dresses and accessories that make you stand out in any occasion. it is with that in mind that Dorothy Perkin’s latest holiday collection for 2013 features rich textures as well as bold classic pieces that are are sure to turn heads.

take away the chilly winds of the season with some hot animal print coats. Go the elegant route with art deco-inspired metallic dresses paired with geometric-patterned clutch bags and purses. Of course when in doubt, the little black dress is always a safe yet classy choice.

Dorothy Perkins is located at the ground floor of the Abreeza Mall.

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The Havaianas hot air balloon takes you to a pre-Christmas treat!

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GMA News TV reairs ‘Inside the Titanic’ FoLLoW the water, discover the truth.

The sinking of the Titanic is the most famous maritime disaster in history and continues to fascinate even after a century. This Sunday, GMA News TV presents inside the Titanic – a big budget docudrama which weaves together both scientific and very personal accounts of the tragedy. it shows how a handful of decisions in the moments after the Titanic sideswiped an iceberg, pushed the great ship’s situation from grave to doomed… resulting in the massacre of more than 1500 passengers and crew.

Everybody on board was fooled by the water, a devious and unstoppable killer. Sometimes it crept unseen, at other times it roared. one minute it was hidden, the next it was everywhere. inside the Titanic’s stories are told through action-led reconstruction of eyewitness reports – a nanny charged with delivering a six year old girl to her family in New York, a boiler room worker, a rich American family and two brothers who fled the ship moments apart but never saw each other again.

The docudrama also features the highest quality effects, including the sounds those on board would have heard as the sea surged through the ship.

Dubbed in Filipino, the documentary inside the Titanic airs this Sunday, November 10 at 10:15PM on GMA News TV Channel 11.

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Smart announces postpaid plans for iphone 5s and iphone 5c

PhiliPPine mobile leader Smart Communications, inc. (Smart) announced it will offer iPhone 5s, the most for w ard - t h i n k i ng smartphone in the world, and iPhone 5c, the most colorful iPhone yet, to customers beginning november 15, 2013.

launching its online reservation and service application page (www. smart.com.ph/iPhone), Smart revealed today that it is offering its widest range of postpaid plans for the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c – giving subscribers flexible options to easily own the latest iPhones with the country’s most advanced mobile service network and widest lte coverage.

“Our subscribers have been keenly anticipating our iPhone plans. The good news is we’re offering a wide range of choices so they can select the plan that will best suit their lifestyle and let them experience the full capabilities of their phone – whether they need fast web browsing, extensive multimedia streaming or frequent use of data-driven applications.” said Kathy Carag, head of Smart’s postpaid business group.

The iPhone 5s (16GB, 32GB, 64GB) and iPhone 5c (16GB, 32GB) will be offered under Smart Postpaid’s Freedom Plan, Allin Plans 500, 800, 1200, 1800 and 2500; iPhone

Plans 999 and 2499; and UnliData Plans 1500, 2000 and 3000. Subscribers can enjoy premium perks and services when they avail of the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c with Smart infinity Plans 3500, 5000 and 8000.

Subscribers can get any color of the iPhone 5c (16 GB) for only P1,499 a month with the iPhone Plan 999 (P999 monthly service fee plus P500 device amortization via credit card). iPhone Plan 999 already comes with 40 free call minutes, 100 free SMS and unlimited data connection.

For those who need more free voice and text credits, the iPhone 5c (16 GB) can be availed with an UnliData Plan 1500 with a P2,500 cash-out. The UnliData Plan 1500 comes with unlimited data connection plus 60 free all-net minutes and 120 free allnet SMS. Meanwhile, those interested in the iPhone 5s can

get the 16GB model for only P1,799 a month with the iPhone Plan 999 (P999 monthly service fee plus P800 device amortization via credit card).

The iPhone 5s (16GB) is also available at UnliData Plan 2000 with a P2,500 cash-out. UnliData Plan 2000 comes with unlimited data connection plus 150 free all-net minutes and 200 free all-net SMS. For Smart infinity subscribers, the iPhone 5s (16GB) at Plan 5000 comes with 2 ViP tickets to Wicked or PhP14,000 worth of gift certificates. Plan 8000 subscribers meanwhile get both the iPhone 5s (32GB) and iPhone 5C (16GB).

“We are very excited to offer the most forwardthinking and the mostcolorful iPhones to our subscribers. With Smart’s flexible postpaid plan selections and unbeatable lte-powered network, we’re committed to bringing the best iPhone experi-

ence to Filipinos who want superior network service in order to get the most from their devices,” added Carag.

Carag said that exclusive offers await those who will subscribe to Smart’s iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c packages on november 15th. She added that existing Smart Postpaid subscribers who wish to subscribe to an iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c package but are still under contract may opt for Smart’s WipeOut program where they can upgrade to an iPhone without waiting for their active contract to expire.

Customers can signup starting today at www. smart.com.ph/iPhone. For more information please visit www.smart.com.ph.

For information on iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c packages for Smart infinity, please visit smart.com.ph/infinity. For more information on iPhone, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.

PAL Express goes long-haul with Dubai service PALex launches its longhaul operations on Nov.6 with an inaugural flight to Dubai, one of the world’s most dynamic cities and the PAL Group’s second gateway in the United Arab Emirates.

The service will operate five times weekly, with flight 2P 658 departing NAiA Terminal 2 in Manila every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m, arriving at the Dubai international Airport is at 6:15 p.m. (local time).

Flight time is approximately eight hours, with a four - hour time difference between both cities.

The return service, flight 2P 659, departs Dubai on the same days at 7:45 p.m. and arrives at Manila’s NAiA Terminal 2 at 8:15 a.m. the following day.

The brand-new Airbus A330-300, the latest model of the wide-body type, will be deployed on the route.

PAL President Ramon S. Ang said, “our flights to and from Dubai will give our countrymen a direct, convenient link to their homeland, and allow them to experience the trademark Filipino service PAL is known for.

“We guarantee that our kababayans, as well as tourists and business people from Dubai traveling to the Philippines, will truly feel special on our flights.

Aside from experiencing the brand new Airbus A330-300, they will also get to enjoy our specially-prepared in-

flight cuisine, including halal meals, which will be made available upon request,” he added.

Dubai is the latest addition to the PAL Group’s rapidly expanding route network. it comes just two days after the airline’s maiden flight to London on November 4, marking PAL’s historic return to Europe after 15 years, and a month after its inaugural flight to Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital, on october 1.

Together with PAL’s five times weekly service to Abu Dhabi, PALex’s new service to Dubai brings the PAL Group’s combined weekly frequencies in the UAE’s two main hubs, to 10 – the most

among Philippine carriers.

Even as PALex will make history for operating its first long-range service, PAL itself is no stranger to Dubai.

The flag carrier first flew to the emirate 31 years ago, on August 7, 1982. Back then, Dubai was a transit stop on PAL’s Manila-to-Europe and, later, Manila-to-Saudi Arabia services.

Today, PALex will be flying to a Dubai that has become a major destination in its own right. The booming emirate – home to the world’s tallest skyscraper, largest shopping mall and largest man-made island – is the undisputed financial and retail hub of the Arabian Gulf. it also hosts 450,000 Filipino expatriates, mostly professionals, who make up the natural base market for PALex.

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Pinay beauty queens reign in ‘ASAP 18’ this Sunday

WoRLD-CLASS Filipina beauty queens Miss Universe runner-ups Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup and 2013 Miss Supranational Mutya Johanna Datul will shine on “ASAP 18” this Sunday (November 10).

Also feel the love and happiness this Yuletide season with “ASAP 18’s” special birthday bash for Vina Morales, Angeline Quinto, and Enchong Dee; the starstudded Christmas gift from Jamie Rivera and Arnel Pineda; and newest sneak peek of Jed Madela’s upcoming concert ‘X: Jed Madela’s 10th Year Concert.’

Romance will fill “ASAP 18” center stage with the special production number of hardcourt heartthrobs Arnold Van opstal and brothers Jeric and Jeron Teng; the sweet serenade of some of the most sought after Kapamilya leading men Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil, JC de Vera, Joseph Marco, and Jake Cuenca; and the grand thanksgiving and farewell

of “Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin” lead actors Gerald Anderson and Rayver Cruz.

Meanwhile, prepare to be amazed with the jawdropping concert experience from “The Voice of the Philippines” finalists Janice Javier, Radha, Klarisse de Guzman, Morissette Amon, and the grand winner Mitoy Yonting; and the showstopping performance of the ultimate multimedia star Toni Gonzaga in her ASAP segment ‘T-Zone.’

Groove to the beat in the breathtaking dance showcase of Kim Chiu, Kathryn Bernardo, iya Villania, Erich Gonzales, John Prats, Empress, Rayver Cruz, Meg imperial, and iza Calzado in ‘Supahdance.’

Also, watch out for the hair-raising musical spectacle of Martin Nievera, ZsaZsa Padilla, Erik Santos, Yeng Constantino, Jovit Baldivino, Marcelito Pomoy, Bugoy Drilon, Liezel Garcia, and Gary Valenciano.

Don’t miss the country’s longest-running, awardwinning variety show, “ASAP

18,” this Sunday, 1:30pm, on ABS-CBN. Fans and TV viewers may vote for the ‘2013 ASAP Pop Viewers’ Choice Awards’ through text and online voting at ASAP.abs-cbn.com.

Kapamilyas may also vote by filling out the ‘PoP Balota’ included in Star Studio and Chalk magazines, and submitting it through the available drop boxes in ABSCBN regional offices and National Bookstore branches nationwide.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas. com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 18′s” official social networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPoFFiCiAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 18” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPUniverse.

Annaliza fights back ThE sibling rivalry between Annaliza (Andrea Brillantes) and Arlene (Kyline Alcantara) intensifies this week in the top-rating primetime family drama “Annaliza.”

As Arlene gets meaner to her, Annaliza also gets tougher and finds the courage to defend herself. The tension between isabel (Denise Laurel) and Stella (Kaye Abad) also heats up that resulting to a catfight.

With this, Stella is more determined now to reclaim what should’ve been hers and steps up her game in seducing Lazaro (Patrick Garcia) back in her arms.

Meanwhile, Guido (Zanjoe Marudo) continues to struggle in finding his place in Annaliza’s life, while Makoy (Carlo Aquino) still si-

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lently looks over both families and meticulously plans his next move. “Annaliza” continues to dominate its time slot on primetime.

Based on data from Kantar Media, “Annaliza” scored an average national TV rating of 24.9% vs rival “Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko” with 13.1% for the month of october.

Don’t miss “Annaliza” weeknights before “TV Patrol” in ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.

For updates, like the show’s official Facebook page at www.facebook. com/Annaliza2013 or follow @Annaliza2013 on Twitter. Share your thoughts on “Annaliza” online using the hashtag #Annaliza.

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christmas comes to SM davao ChriStMAS is the season for giving and sharing as SM City Davao kicked off the holiday season last november 8 with an exciting program that celebrates the warmth and spirit of Christmas among kids and the young at heart. the mall’s event centre located at the Annex was packed with hundreds of children as well invited guests, ViPs and media partners who were there to witness the launch and lighting of SM City Davao’s Christmas centrepiece display. taking inspiration from Davao City’s lush forests, tropical gardens and beautiful scenery, the centrepiece, aptly titled the enchanted Christmas Forest, is a lush, magical world filled with nymphs, fairies, butterflies, deer as well as stars and an assortment of lights. the centre of the display is a stunning 22-foot tall Christmas tree.

SM City Davao’s early Christmas celebration

also highlighted the giving of gifts to around 150 children, who are beneficiaries from the Davao City Social Services and Development Office. Musical numbers and other activities were also held to entertain the crowd. in her welcome address, SM’s Assistant Vice President for Operations

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SM’s management team together with Davao City Administrator Atty. Melchor Quitain (center) strike a pose in front of the Enchanted Christmas Forest.

- Mindanao, Ms. Debby Go also revealed that the SM Foundation also conducted a farmers training program, Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan, to help in the rehabilitation of typhoon Pablo-hit communities.

“We are pleased to tell you that over 150 farmers at Monkayo, Compostela Valley learned various methods and new techniques in yielding crops through the said program, which is organized in partnership with lGUs and the private sector.” beams Debby. “these people have been given a second chance in life and have started their road to recovery through this initiative.”

She adds “This early Christmas celebration here in SM City Davao aims to foster a spirit of sharing and togetherness among us. We hope that SM becomes a place for you and your families and friends to come together and share happy memories. let us not forget to share our blessings, no matter how little or how much, we can still make a difference, a contribution to better other people’s lives.”

SM City Davao’s enchanted Christmas Forest is on display everyday until January 6, 2014.

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Chiors sang Christmas carols during the unveiling.

Santa Claus was also present to give gifts to the children from the CSSDO. SM’s Debby Go.

Elves, sprites and nymphs during the centerpiece lighting ceremony.

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Ticzon takes over coaching of GlobaPort T HE GlobalPort Batang Pier have embarked on a youth movement in the offseason, and that has extended to the team’s coaching staff.

The squad on Saturday confirmed its appointment of Richie Ticzon to call the shots for the team, replacing Junel Baculi.

“Management of GlobalPort has decided today to name Richie Ticzon as interim head coach,” team owner Mikee Romero said at the Hoops Center in Mandaluyong after the team’s practice game against the Alaska Aces. GlobalPort won the game 102-92.

“We explored a lot of coaches. We finally decided somebody new, somebody that doesn’t have a PBA head coaching experience. I will take the gamble. Kung saan kami dalhin ni Richie, I will take it. Manalo o matalo, I will take it.”

The charismatic team owner said he was looking at his alma mater La Salle’s coaching change as a model, after rookie coach Juno Sauler led the Green Archers to the UAAP title.

“I was looking at Coach Juno and what it did for La Salle. Why not us taking the gamble,” said Romero, who noted that he was impressed by Ticzon’s demeanor.

“I think he is a cerebral coach in such a way that he understands the game of basketball. I will take the big risk on him.”

Ticzon, who played in the PBA for Purefoods, Shell, and Alaska, was a star point guard for the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the early 1990s, earning the nickname “Velvet Touch” for his shooting skills.

GlobalPort rolls the dice with Ticzon despite him not having any high-level head coaching experience, in the PBA or otherwise.

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DAVRAA 2013 CHESS WINNERS. Front Row L-R: Ela Mae Laniba, Irish Yngayo, Kurt John Placencia and Eric Yngayo, Jr. Back Row L-R: Ella Grace Moulic, Joerlz Gimony, Daniel Rome Borinaga and Gino Angelo Asuncion.

German expert tapped for PHL grassroots football program A

technical consultant from Germany has arrived to oversee the grassroots football development in the Philippines.

Thomas Roy, a football coach who has been involved in many development projects worldwide, will be in the Philippines for the next two years through the partnership of the Philippine Sports Commission and the German Olympic

Sports Confederation. His main task is to help progress of the country’s youth program for the sport.

“My mission is to make these kids and the parents of these kids know that they can play football,” he said.

In the three months that he has been in the Philippines, Roy learned that apart from lack of pitches, the unpredictable weather in the country is also a hindrance in the development

of the football.

“That’s the condition here. Very difficult to schedule (matches) and be always on time,” he said. “We try to find the right program for Philippine football. That’s the challenge.”

Promoting football in a country crazy in basketball and lacking in facilities isn’t an easy task, Roy said. But he wants children to learn that they can play football even by improvising.

matchup on both ends of the floor. Gay’s 22 points had carried Toronto to a 46-44 lead at intermission. ‘’Thank God he just stopped making those contested shots,’’ George said. ‘’It was frustrating because he was hitting some tough ones, but in this league, jump shots don’t always last. So I was just trying to pressure up and contest all his shots.’’

Toronto lost its third straight to fall to 2-4. Amir Johnson added 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Raptors shot 39.5 percent from the field, becoming the sixth consecutive opponent Indiana has held to 40 percent shooting or worse.

Roy Hibbert added a season-high 20 points and seven rebounds as the Pacers remained the nBA’s lone undefeated team. ‘’Everybody has to sacrifice something,’’ Hibbert said. ‘’It’s somebody different every night. I don’t expect to have 20-point

nights all the time.’’

The Pacers improved to 6-0 for the first time since the 1970-71, when the club played in the ABA. They rallied from a halftime deficit for the fifth time this season and overcame 16 turnovers to shoot 46.2 percent.

George made an arcing 3 over a leaping Landry Fields at the third-quarter buzzer and clinched his fists in celebration before sprinting to Indiana’s bench and slapping hands with teammates. George outscored the Raptors 1713 in the period while shooting 5 of 9 from the field and making all five free throws. The Pacers led 72-59 entering the fourth quarter.

While George had Hibbert’s scoring and 14 points from George Hill, Gay never received much support. His usual wingman, DeMar DeRozan, entered averaging 19.2 points per game but scored just six and missed 13 of 15 shots.

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Paul George (24) of the Indiana Pacers handles the ball against the Chicago Bulls at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers have gone 6-0 since the start of the NBA season.

nDIAnAPOLIS (AP) -- For a half, Rudy Gay dominated Paul George. The way George had started the season, Gay knew better than to think it would last.

George scored 17 of his 23 points in the third quarter and the Indiana Pacers beat the Toronto Raptors 91-84 Friday night to improve to 6-0 and match the best start in franchise history.

George, who entered the day fourth in the league in scoring at 25.8 points per game, is a big reason. ‘’He’s Paul,’’ Gay said. ‘’Paul George is a great defender. He’s not just going to sit down and let people score on him. Everybody on our team expected him to warm up.’’

Gay scored a season-high 30 points on 12-of-26 shooting for the Raptors, but was held to 3-of-13 shooting after halftime. George bounced back from a five-point, 2-of-10 first half to completely change the tenor of the small forward

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Another year, another milestone.

Last year, we humbly received the national award as MOST OUTSTANDING SECURITY AGENCY OF THE PHILIPPINES from the Civil Security Group (CSG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

And now, for the second straight year, DAVAO SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION AGENCY, INC. (DASIA) has been awarded as 2013 MOST OUTSTANDING PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCY OF THE PHILIPPINES during the 33rd CSG Founding Anniversary on November 4, 2013 at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City, Philippines, proving once and for all that DASIA’s brand of service in private security agency business is synonymous to relentless pursuit for excellence, unparalleled dedication and high standards.

This new milestone will continue to challenge us to serve with the ideals and reputation of being the country’s best security agency.

ANOTHER MILESTONE DASIA President Glenn Y. Escandor receives the 2013 PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE-CIVIL SECURITY GROUP (CSG) MOST OUTSTANDING SECURITY AGENCY AWARD from (L-R) CSG Director PDir Gil C. Meneses, Police Deputy Director General Ager Ontog, and Rep. Samuel D. Pagdilao Jr. of the ACT-CIS Party List, during the awarding ceremony at the PNP Camp Crame on November 4, 2013.

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MOST OUTSTANDING SECURITY AGENCY OF THE PHILIPPINES Greetings from: