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EYES ON THE POLLS By The Edge Davao Staff IN THE REGION • The Commission on Elections XI director, lawyer Jay Balisado guaranteed promptness in running the May 13 national and local polls in Davao Region. • Defective PCOS machines were sent back to Manila DAVAO CITY • Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod staged its miting de avance at Roxas Avenue 5:30 pm Saturday. • Election officer Aimee Ampoloqiuo, who walked out from a closed door reconciliation conference in DepEd office last Friday, said she does not want to answer questions from the media anymore. • Angelo “Apo” Aportadera running as a councilor in 2nd district in Davao City

was the only local candidate who attended the grand rally of UNA ticket last Friday in Makati City upon the invitation of the Binay family. DAVAO DEL SUR • DASURECO general manager Engr. Godofredo Guya called on the public to be vigilant against power sabotage by immediately reporting to police authorities and barangay officials any suspicious move and actual act of impairing electric lines especially during the counting of ballots. DAVAO DEL NORTE DANECO has assured sufficient power supply for Davao del Norte on the day of election. It implemented short-period power interruptions since April to store enough supply to meet the de-

mand of power on the Election Day. DAVAO ORIENTAL • Authorities in the province of Davao Oriental have recently named 3 towns and identified 19 villages as areas to watch • Senior Supt. Jose Carumba said his command is closely watching the situation in the towns of Banaybanay, Baganga and Cateel due to the intense political rivalry among the local candidates in the area. COMPOSTELA VALLEY • Information officer of Compostela Valley Province Emm Obinieta described the election situation of the province is peaceful and there has been no reported election violence as of press time.

Go out and vote wisely!

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NPA frees cop, soldier By Che Palicte

HE new People’s Army (nPA) released Senior Police officer 2 Allan Pansoy and 71st Infantry Battalion’s Pfc. Jesus Tomas in two separate areas in Compostela Valley Province on Saturday afternoon. Pansoy, who served as security escort of Compostela Valley governor Arturo Uy, was captured in an nPA checkpoint in Anitapan village, Mabini town after communist guerrillas flagged down their convoy from a political sortie in Purok 6, Malamudao, Maco, Compostela Valley Province. Governor Uy evenpleaded not to take Pansoy but he was not granted by the rebel group. Last Friday, the national Democratic Front-Southern Mindanao (nDF-SM) ordered his release “in response to the humanitarian appeal of

the prisoners’ families, representatives from local government units (LGU’s), and peace advocates.” Pansoy was turned over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), local government officials and peace advocacy group Sowing the Seeds of Peace in Mindanao. Meanwhile, Tomas who was abducted last April 24 in Elizalde village in Maco town was also turned over to Davao City Vice-Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. The nDF said the arrest of Pansoy “reflected the nPA’s consistent compliance to the people’s defense guidelines banning armed politicians and campaigners in revolutionary territories,” while the arrest of Tomas “demonstrated the nPA’s commitment in exacting revolutionary justice against a fascist Armed Forces of the

Philippines (AFP) unit responsible for killing and wounding of children under the pretext of “legitimate encounter” with the nPA. Lt. Col. Lyndon Paniza, spokesperson of the 10th Infantry Division told Edge Davao in an interview that the nPA should have released the two PoWs earlier. “Pansoy was only securing Governor Uy but what they did was putting the life of the governor into danger because they abducted the one who is securing him while Tomas was just in the market while they abducted him, walang kalaban laban yung tao, ” he said. Paniza thanked Vice-Mayor Duterte for the continued effort of resolving nPA abductions and he hoped that the rebel group will stop the said activity.

MOTHEr’S dAY. A mother plays with her child inside a park in downtown Davao City. Today, May 12, the world celebrates Mother’s Day. Lean Daval Jr.

increased public trust is BOc 11’s next target By EJ Dominic Fernandez

onSTAnTLy hitting its revenue collection target for the past five years, the Bureau of Customs (BoC) regional office 11 is now training its sights on increasing the public’s trust in the agency. In its collection report from April 1 to April 30 2013, BoC 11 had collected P498 million, exceeding its target of P492 million. BoC port of Davao district collector, lawyer Edward James “EJ” Dy Buco said the BoC Port of Davao office is committed to do its share “so that we will not become the stumbling block to the growth of the Philippine Government.” Dy Buco is acting district collector since Lawyer

Martiniano Bangcoy is on leave for two months due to health reasons. Dy Buco believes that BoC is the only remaining agency with a negative perception coming from the public, while the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have been redeemed from their negative images thanks to Pres. Benigno Aquino’s “matuwid na daan.” Last March 22, BoC Port of Davao received a citation from the City Council as the number one performing port of the Bureau of Customs. This is in accordance to City Resolution no. 02426-

13 series of 2013 which is, “commending the Bureau of Customs, Port of Davao, for their extra-ordinary collection performance.” It was stated in the resolution signed by City Councilor Louie John Bonguyan that “for the year 2012, the Port of Davao has collected P5.9 billion which is ten percent over its assigned target revenue collection of P5.3 billion.” The Port of Davao has surpassed its assigned collection target for the past five years despite its annual increase in collection data, while BoC offices from Metro Manila and other ports in the country has failed to reach their targets, according to the

resolution. The resolution states, “This performance reflects the vibrant economy and strong political leadership in the entire Davao Region.” Dy Buco said, “don’t easily judge BoC and it should not be used for political reasons.” He said this considering the barrage of smuggling controversies that are being thrown at the agency. “Smuggling decreases the revenue collection because it entails a lot of underground transactions, but the collection reports shows otherwise since we (BoC) keep on hitting our targets,” said Dy Buco.

No digging on election day-DPWH

HE Department of Public Works and Highways(DPWH) Region 11will suspend all digging activities starting May 13-15 to ensure that no damage to communication and electric power systems during the elections.

Director Mariano R. Alquiza ordered the concerned DPWH officials last Wednesday for the temporary suspension on all digging activities. DPWH information officer Dennis Flores told Edge Davao that the directive came

from Secretary Rogelio L. Singson to all DPWH field offices nationwide to temporarily stop all diggings, excavation works and other related activities that could possibly damage the underground fiber optic cables installed by Philippine

Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), Smart, Globe telecommunication companies and other vital appurtenances during and after election day on May 13, 2013. “This applies to

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discovery of dead person Benjamin Gutierz, 69, farmer of Purok Tuburan Tambobong, Baguio District was found dead Friday at Tamugan river. A certain Rodrigo Gonzaga of legal age discovered the body. At 10:30 am on the same day, Alvin Salandao resident of the same address surrendered himself and admitted to the authorities that he was the one who killed the victim using crew bar due to misunderstanding. The cadaver of the victim was brought to Angel Funeral Homes for autopsy and the suspect was detained in Baguio police station for proper disposition and investigation.

Burning jeepney

About 10:30 pm Friday a public utility jeepney bearing plate number LWV-837 owned by Meriam Arsowa, 35, married and a resident of GSIS Matina Davao City which was parked unattended infront of their house was discovered that backseats was set on fire. Recovered from the scene were a plastic mineral water with gasoline, piece of clothe and match sticks believed to be left by unidentified person/s. Motive still not known and authorities are conducting investigation for the possible apprehension of the suspect/s.

Shooting in Almendras Gym

At about 9:55 pm Friday, Richard Escote 19 and a resident of 39-D Davao City was shot dead by unidentified person in an alley beside Almendras Gymnasium. Investigation disclosed that the victim was walking in an alley with a female companion on the aforementioned place when unidentified male person approached and without any word shot the victim with an unidentified firearm. The victim sustained gunshot wounds on the head, left breast and left leg which causes his death. The suspect fled to unknown direction. Police authorities are conducting follow up investigation for the possible apprehension of the suspect.

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Edgardo ‘Sonny’ Angara calls for more education budget T

EAM Pnoy senatorial bet Edgardo “Sonny” Angara yesterday urged the government to provide additional budget to the Department of Education (DepEd) so that more high school students in Grade 7 in private schools can avail themselves of tuition subsidy.. For School year 20132014, DepEd officials said they have increased by 24 percent the number of slots for Grade 7 students who are entitled to tuition subsidy in private schools. The DepEd said that 310,709 slots have been allotted for tuition subsidy for school year 20132014 under the Education Service Contracting (ESC) scheme. Last year, 250,896 students benefitted from the tuition subsidy. The ESC is a scheme under the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (GASTPE) wherein the government subsidizes the tuition of students who enroll in private schools because public secondary schools cannot accommodate them anymore. The program is jointly

implemented by DepEd and the Fund for Assistance to Private Education (FAPE). The subsidy is P6,500 per student in participating schools outside the national Capital Region and P10,000 per student in private schools in the nCR. Angara also said the government should look into “how it can provide more funds to this program so that more students will be able to finish high school.” Since the implementation of the K to 12 program, students from the elementary are required to finish Grade 7, four years in junior high school and two years in senior high school to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment and entrepreneurship. Each student in Senior High School can choose among three tracks: Academic; Technical-Vocational-Livelihood; and Sports and Arts. The Academic track includes three

PrOMiSE. Team PNoy senatorial bet Edgardo “Sonny” Angara vows to bring quality education to students and teachers alike in a press briefing at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Buhangin, Davao City recently. Lean Daval Jr. strands, namely, Business, Accountancy, Management (BAM); Humanities, Education, Social Sciences (HESS); and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM). Students undergo

immersion, which may include earn-while-youlearn opportunities, which provide exposure and actual experience in their chosen track. Angara earlier expressed concern over the

growing number of students who failed to finish high school for lack of money. The national Statistical Coordination Board data showed poor families spent only 1.7 percent on education and 60 percent

on food.

“This means that nothing is left of their salaries for education so this is an indication that the government should be aggressive in helping the lower 30 percent,” Angara said.

ALL SET. Davao City Police Office chief Ronald dela Rosa promises that the security measures for the mid-term elections is all set during I-Speak media forum at the Davao City Hall on Thursday. Lean Daval Jr.

Miriam gives rousing endorsement of Cayetano

n a press conference organized at her home yesterday, Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago gave a rousing endorsement of the reelection bid of Senator Alan Cayetano. The lady senator detailed how Cayetano’s extensive experience in government as one of the youngest public servants makes him a perfect candidate to attend to every Filipino family’s most pressing concerns. “He knows how to run the country so that everyone’s needs are listened to and attended to,” she

said. Senator Defensor-Santiago also said how his early exposure to the world of politics at the tender age of 13 by his father, former Senator Rene Cayetano’s side enabled him to achieve many stellar accomplishments in public service. “He became the youngest Councilor in the entire country, the youngest Vice Mayor, the youngest Congressman, the youngest Senate Minority Leader, the youngest candidate for Senate President and the youngest Chairman of the pow-

erful Blue Ribbon Committee. He did all this so well that he was hailed given the prestigious The outstanding young Men (ToyM) award for Public Service,” she said. “He is very highly qualified and I hope we will return him to the Senate,” she concluded. For his part, Cayetano welcomed the endorsement saying that he was humbled to be given a vote of confidence by one of the country’s leading public servants. “I value her endorsement. But more than that I value her respect,” he said.

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oR ten hours, public school teacher Edgardo Baruc held on to his ballot boxes waiting for the tide and the light of day. The Bantay Dagat boat carrying him and other election inspectors, police officers and vigilant locals struck a shallow reef off Doong, a coralline island seven nautical miles and an hour’s boat ride away from the larger Bantayan Island, in the northwestern part of mainland Cebu. It was already close to midnight when the boat left Doong carrying transmittal forms and election returns. A few years back, Edgardo suffered the same hardship. Strong violent waves battered his boat carrying election paraphernalia to the island. Between Doong and Mambacayaw islands, in the middle of an angry sea, the boat eventually capsized. Luckily, Edgar-

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Keeping the ballots safe from the tides

do managed to keep the ballot boxes afloat by struggling to open them with the keys, while trying to keep his head above water. “Akong gi ablihan ang ballot box ug akong gidali dali pagkuha ang mga balota kay basin motidlum ( I had to open the ballot box and salvage the ballot forms for fear that the ballot box might sink),” he says. A Coast Guard team responded by pulling him and the others out of the water and bringing them safely to shore, this after the local police managed to call for rescue via a two-way handheld radio. Elections were held later in the day after the ballots were aired out to dry in the sun. Thanks to digital wireless technology now, public school teachers like Edgardo, who will serve in the coming elections in the most remote islands,

may suffer no more the burden of battling the most merciless weather and the mercy of tide. They may even cut their working time in half. Smart Communications, Inc. recently partnered with Doong Elementary School in installing an extender at two voting precinct clusters (with a total voting population of 1,384) in Doong Elementary School where Edgardo also teaches. The extender will boost and amplify the GSM signal to areas where signal is needed. Data from the Precinct Count optical Scan (PCoS) machine can then be transmitted in the shortest and fastest way via the Internet. “Dali na lang ug wala na gyu’y hago (It would be faster and convenient),” says Edgardo who has selflessly serving Philippine local and national elections since 1992.

elections is guaranteed to prevent trouble and violence and instability for the country. “All of us have the obligation to protect the sanctity of the ballot and to make sure that the voting and counting are devoid of controversies or questions,” she said. Legarda urged candidates, particularly those running for local office, to rein in their supporters and not add fire to any volatile situation in their areas. Legarda said deputized Comelec personnel like teachers should be adequately protected and should even be paid in advance.

“We are aware of the dangers that these dedicated teachers are facing as deputized election personnel, thus they should be sufficiently shielded from harm,” she pointed out. It was learned that teachers and personnel who serve in the elections will receive P4,000, with P3,000 representing their honoraria, P500 for testing and sealing of machines, and 500 for transportation allowance. «Come elections day, our nation›s history will be turning another page,» she said. «As we always say to every voter: ‹Vote wisely› and just wish for the best,» she concluded.

Legarda proposes advance payment of deputized teachers

EELECTIonIST Sen. Loren Legarda yesterday enjoined every Filipino to ensure that Monday’s mid-term elections are clean, orderly and peaceful as she also called for the adequate protection of deputized election officers and personnel, including teachers. “It is not only the Commission on Elections (Comelec) employees and uniformed personnel who have the duty to ensure a clean, orderly and peaceful election but everybody, from candidates to their supporters to ordinary folk,” Legarda said. She said it is very important that the integrity of Monday’s

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BOOSTiNG SiGNAL. A Smart engineer installs an extender at Doong Elementary School, Bantayan Island, Cebu to boost signal in time for the elections.

Mylene makes presence felt

oR a neophyte politician, incumbent Congresswoman Mylene Garcia of the city’s 2nd Congressional District, sister of erstwhile Rep. Vincent Garcia and daughter of the congressman before them, Manuel Garcia, has definitely made her presence felt among her constituents. She has not only learned the ropes but has actually climbed it, so to speak, with the unwavering support of local government and barangay officials. Her patience and her resilience were recently put to the test when her political opponent, a businesswoman who ran and lost in the last two elections, resorted to black propaganda and dirty tactics during the campaign. But despite everything said and done, Mylene kept her cool and composure and answered the issues hurled towards her in the most academic of manners. In the midst of disinformation and bad publicity sowed by the other camp, Mylene became an epitome of calm and poise.

“We were taught by our parents not to pick fights. I have always kept my cool despite what my present political foe would throw at me. In the end, the people are my witness and in the last three years they saw what my office has tangibly provided,” Garcia told her supporters during one of her sorties. And her projects did indeed do the speaking for her. The office of Congresswoman Mylene Garcia, as records would show, has funded projects worth P337, 000, 089 in Buhangin District; P124, 754, 420 in Agdao; P471, 931, 936 in Bunawan and; 311, 957, 538 in Paquibato. The total for the said projects would amount to more than P1.2 billion. These projects would range from the construction, concreting and repair of roads and the putting up of barangay and school buildings and repair of classrooms to providing health services through medical missions and delivery of medical supplies. The office of Congresswoman Mylene Garcia has also supported education

by way of empowering the skilled workers in the fields of welding, commercial cooking, bar tending, and housekeeping to selected scholars in partnership with Technical Education Skills and Development Authority 11. Mylene also has more than 1,200 scholars for whom the congresswoman allocates P6 million every semester. She said her scholarship program contributes at least P5,000 in tuition fee of every scholar. And when Mylene had to publicize what her office brought to the 2nd Congressional District in terms of projects and services, this made her foes panic. And more black propaganda materials were distributed in the communities. “We were instructed by President Aquino not to put our faces and names in projects we initiated as these are projects are for the people and the city,” Mylene said. Come backing Mayor Rody Duterte has been very vocal about Mylene’s accomplishments, saying that the re-electionist is a silent worker.

5 THE ECONOMY

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BOWLiNG cENTEr. SM Lanang Premier executives led by mall manager Engr. Mary Therese T. Lapena-Manalo (leftmost), group marketing manager Russel Alaba (rightmost) and Manuel Atacador, senior vice president of Family Entertainment Center Inc. (2nd from right), together with city government representatives

Jason Magnaye, Davao City Tourism, Investment and Promotions chief (2nd from left), and Pochollo Elegino, officer-in-charge of the Sports Development Division of the City Mayor’s Office, cut the ribbon to formally mark the opening of SM Bowling Center at SM Lanang Premier in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

PHL exports recover in March

RISK performance of agro-based and forest products, minerals, and petroleum steered merchandise exports to a positive outturn in March 2013 reversing the negative trend of the last two months, according to the national Economic and Development Authority. “year-on-year upsurge in export earnings from agro-based and forest products, minerals, and petroleum offset the decline in receipts from manufactured exports,” Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan. Merchandise exports

grew by 0.1 percent to $4.33 billion in March 2013 from $4.32 billion a year ago. For the first three months of 2013, merchandise exports were down by 6.2 percent to $12.1 billion from $12.9 billion in the same period in 2012. Receipts from agrobased products, which comprised almost a tenth of total exports, went up by 39.3 percent to $410.8 million in March 2013. “The opening up of new markets combined with uptick in demand from our key markets resulted in robust performance of our agro-based

products, particularly for coconut oil, bananas, copra meal/cake fish products, centrifugal and refined sugar, among others,” said Balisacan, who is also nEDA Director General. Exports of mineral products also increased by 71.3 percent to $228.0 million in March 2013 on account of higher revenues from copper metal, chromium ore, iron ore agglomerates, and nickel. Similarly, overseas sales of petroleum and forest products were up by 16.4 percent and 80.6 percent, respectively, in March 2013.

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6 GAME CHANGER

MX3’s By EJ Dominic Fernandez

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HE advent of food supplements has driven many companies to market products with

mangosteen extract but the name that rings a bell is one that does not even sound like one--MX3. The “M” in MX3 stands for mangosteen with scientific name garnicia mangostana, an exotic fruit abundant in the Philippines which is rich in antioxidants. “X” stands for xanthones, which are phytonutrients that has powerful antioxidants to fight free radicals in the body. There are 24 different xanthones found in mangosteen, and it is the main proponent that helps the product improve the health and wellness of the customers. The main benefits of xanthones are represented by the

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“3” in MX3 which are protection, relief and vitality. There is a delicate method in extracting the xanthones from the mangosteen, and according to the executive consultant of DMI Medical Supply Company Inc. (producer and distributor of MX3), Melanie G. Arcillas, their company has perfected this method. “A single mistake in the process of extracting xanthone from mangosteen can destroy the phytonutrients, losing its benefits,” according to Arcillas. She said, their company captured the full capacity of xanthone which gives their product superior quality. This impacted the lives of Filipinos, and slowly, people from different parts of the world, who helped promote the

product through word of mouth with their testimonies. The superior quality of their product is evident in the many awards that the company received, with their latest addition “The Most Trusted Herbal Dietary Food Supplement” award from the Global Management Excellence Awards 2013 just last April 21. This is exactly the big vision that the owner of DMI Medical Supply Company Inc. had when she started here in Davao City back in 2006, which propelled the company to the success that it is garnering at present. That “big vision” is to serve more people by providing a superior quality product to enhance their health and wellness; this is the real “X” factor of MX3.

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THE ECONOMY

PLDT Q1 core net income up 4% at P9.6 B P HILIPPInE Long Distance Telephone Company today announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the first three (3) months of 2013 with Consolidated Core net Income, before exceptional items and including discontinued operations, amounting to P9.6 billion or 4% higher than the P9.2 billion recorded in the first quarter of 2012.

The increase was due mainly to stable service revenues and EBITDA as well as lower provision for income taxes. Reported net Income, after reflecting exceptional transactions for the period, was down 8% to P9.2 billion, from P10 billion in the same period in 2012. The decline was a result of the combined impact of higher core income, lower foreign exchange and derivative

gains and the retroactive effect of the adoption of revised Philippine Accounting Standard (“PAS”) 19. The revised PAS 19 requires the recognition of termination benefits arising from our manpower reduction programs (“MRP”) only when the Company can no longer withdraw the offer which is upon formal acceptance of the offer letter by the employee. In contrast, the

previous version of PAS 19 allows for the recognition of termination benefits when the Company is demonstrably committed to provide termination benefits, which only entails an approved detailed, formal plan and that plan has no realistic possibility of withdrawal. As a result of the revised PAS, PLDT reversed P1.3 billion of MRP expenses accrued in the fourth quarter of 2012 and rec-

ognized P791 million of those expenses in the first quarter of 2013, based on actual offer letters accepted by employees. EBITDA margin for the period was at 51%, a level similar to the same period last year, but an improvement over the last three quarters of 2012. Similarly, consolidated EBITDA for the first quarter of 2013 was identical with the same period last year.

EBITDA excludes the retroactive effect of PAS 19 described above. Consolidated service revenues for the first three months of 2013 was stable at P40.0 billion, reflecting the effect of steady wireless and fixed line revenues. Excluding interconnection costs, consolidated service revenues, as well as wireless and fixed line revenues, were higher by 1% yearon-year.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

COMPLETE MAKEOVER

From angry Aimee to Aimee the amiable L

ESS than 24 hours after her walkout from what was to be a reconciliatory meeting with the Department of Education region 11 officials, embattled Comelec city election officer Aimee Ferolino-Ampoloquio made a 360-degree change in her gameface.

From the angry Aimee in the past two days after her infamous statement to teachers serving as Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) in the 2013 election, the first district election officer has suddenly become amiable and non-confrontational.

Gone is the feisty look of the bespectacled lady lawyer whose remarks that BEIs are forgetful and stupid caused furor over the teacher’s ranks eliciting a howl of protest from the Deped and a rally calling for her resignation from teachers party list group Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT). on Saturday when visited by Edge Davao at her office,Ampoloquio said she does not want to answer questions coming from the media anymore because according to her, she was traumatized by what some mediamen did. According to Ampoloquio, some members of the media are irresponsible. “They twist the angles and aired comments which were supposed

to be off the record.” “All I can say is, my statement to the teachers was not sweeping, and the comments I said were supposed to be off the record,” she said. Ampoloquio lamented that she said a lot of better things about the matter, but the interviewing media only released a portion where she said those comments to the teachers. While feasting on ‘law-uy’ (fish and vegetable soup) for lunch, a humbled Amploquio said, “I will just give you updates after the elections.” It was a complete ‘makeover’ for Ampoloquio who walked out of a closed door meeting at the Department of Education (DepEd) region 11 office on Friday afternoon. EJF

Remembering mother on Mothers Day ATTY. AiMEE AMPOLOQuiO. The calm after the storm. Lean Daval Jr.

By EJ Dominic Fernandez

HEr dAY. A mother plays around with her child in a mall yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

have always been a mama’s-boy; it would be nice to celebrate Mothers’ Day with

my mama, Ana Fernandez. There are a lot of values that a mother can teach a son, and there is a certain comfort that a mother can provide for her child. They say, no matter how old you are, as far as your mother is concerned, you will always be that little child she raised and protected. I would like to celebrate Mothers’ Day with my mother so that I can feel

what it is like being a child once again. That is not going to happen. She died 12 years ago. The culprit: Breast cancer. In a press conference I attended last January, an oncologist (a doctor who specializes in cancer) said, breast cancer is still considered as one of the leading cancer diseases among adult patients. According to the 2010 Philippine Cancer Facts and Estimate, breast cancer tops the number of cancer deaths among women. out of 23,817 cancer deaths among women, 18 percent or 4,371 was caused by breast cancer. In industrialized countries, the survival rate of breast cancer cases is 80 to 98 percent, however, in the Philippines the survival rate is only 40 percent, the lowest rate in all of Asia. In Davao City, there are no studies to consolidate reports on cases to

determine demographics on breast cancer. I don’t know what agencies in the city are waiting for before they start conducting studies to determine the demography of breast cancer. Perhaps, they are waiting for breast cancer to become a major problem affecting a huge percent of the women population before they act. Although I lost my mother at a young age, I will be celebrating Mother’s Day with another mother, my girlfriend, who is pregnant with our son. According to the Department of Health Region 11, the maternal mortality rate in the region as of 2011 was 109 deaths per 100,000 live births. The maternal mortality rate in the Philippines increased to 221 for every 100,000 live births in 2011 from 162 per 100,000 live births in 2009, this means, 12 women die every day in

the Philippines while giving birth. In the 2008 national Demographic and Health Survey of the Center for Women’s Resources, most of the women who died during pregnancy were poor. There are projects that help these women, but I hope there will be concrete projects that can help pregnant women. or, maybe, the proper agencies for pregnant women are waiting for the death rate to rise even more before they act. Why do they only fix the bridge after somebody has fallen from it? I have heard election candidates talking about free health care, women groups advocating for women’s health, and more. I wish that should they win, they would deliver on what they promised. Let’s save our mothers, they deserve proper health care. This could be a Mothers’ Day gift that we can give them.

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WORM’S EYE VIEW By Manny ValdehueSa

EDITORIAL

The referendum

o thrill-seekers among Filipinos, especially Dabawenyos , the May 13 electoral exercise in Davao City, also called mid-term elections, is ho-hum stuff. It pales in comparison to previous elections in terms of violenceand name-calling. There’s not much rivalry among politicians as many of those who used to salivate for public office opted not to challenge the incumbents. The challengers have no presidential candidate to turn to for funds and other forms of logistical assistance, that’s why. Ergo, generally, there’s almost a dearth of money in circulation. It does not help that the sitting President is a certified tightwad whose dictionary does not include the word profligacy, beyond his weakness for expensive cars. Except for television networks which made a killing out of political ads, it is doubtful if the 2013 elections will make a ripple in the country’s economy, the way the 2010 Presidential elections did. Scene-stealers This is not to say that the current exercise lacks the usual excitement. The usual clowns were very much in evidence to provide the laughs if only to relieve a nation stressed over the Scarborough Shoal conflict and the Sabah brouhaha. The old-fashioned gimmickry of certified traditional politicians, like the one between Erap Estrada and Alfredo Lim in Manila, have provided cheap entertainment which generated guffaws just the same. The other scene stealer was the Supreme Court with its decisions slapping down edicts of the Commission on Elections that somehow succeed-

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ed in picturing Comelec chairman Sixto Brillantes as less than what his surname describes him to be. In the local scene, a last-minute fracas that almost stole the thunder from Dabawenyos’ preparations for Monday’s elections was the controversial comment of Davao City election officer Aimee F. Ampoloquio that teachers who are members of the Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) have poor memories and stupid (“kalimtanon ug bugok”). The comment stirred a tempest among the teachers and officials of the Department of Education who demanded for a public apology for her sweeping indictment. A demonstration by the militant Alliance of Concerned Teachers or ACT demanding for her resignation was dismissed by the feisty, unrepentant election officer as a cheap publicity stunt. A day after, Ampoloquio walked out of a meeting with aggrieved DepEd officials refereed by her own boss and companero, Comelec 11 regional director Wilfred Jay Balisado. This and other forms of distraction cannot downgrade the true significance of Monday’s political exercise. The mid-term elections is a referendum for President Aquino. It is a gauge of how much the people, the voters, appreciate or disapprove of the way he has steered the ship of state during the last three years. If voters approve of the way he managed the affairs of the state, then they should vote the majority, if not all, of the President’s senatorial, local and party-list candidates to power. If not, they should reject the candidates of his choice. The referendum is that simple.

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llow me to take this opportunity to project an urgent message to fellow Mindanaons concerning the forthcoming elections. With the elections only a few days away, let us call on all Filipinos to be wary, vigilant, and protective of the integrity of the event. It is the least we can do for our democracy. We need to remind everyone that to repeat the foolishness of past elections is to darken our future, to damage our culture and civilization, and to incur the wrath of our society. no longer should we tolerate practices that drive citizens to commit acts that make a mockery of our ideals as a nation. Election abuses, committing them with impunity, must now be a thing of the past. It is time to say: EnoUGH nA!! TAMA nA! no MoRE ABUSES, no MoRE VIoLATIonS! Honest, open and free elections are the linchpin of democracy. Let us insist that these elections be kept sacrosanct; for these are the indispensable rubric of democracy and the sacred rite of citizen sovereignty. Let us especially reach out to first-time voters: the youth. Let us make sure that their vote—their first act of sovereignty—is secured against corruption. Let no one corrupt or manipulate them as in the past. And let us help them understand the centrality of their vote. For on it hinges the legitimacy of our government and the honor of our nation. To all others: please be reminded that a corrupt vote produces illegitimate winners and fake officials that betray the public trust. They will then form a government, local or national, with illegitimate authority. Such a government at any level of our political system will poison the democratic space. Even one illegitimate authority is not acceptable. Good governance cannot be founded on illegitimacy, fakery or corruption. Let us not tolerate corrupt elections. Too long have illegitimate officials gotten away with illicit authority. They corrupt the electoral system, pollute the political environment, and bastardize governance. now, once and for all, let us elevate governance to a higher level and build it on a pedestal of honesty and integrity—a platform so strong it can withstand any challenge to a republic of honorable citizens. To make our republic truly strong, let us start with a solemn declaration that: (1) We will uphold the sanctity of the ballot; (2) We shall resist any attempt to corrupt it; and (3) We will challenge anyone who manipulates or subverts it. The right of suffrage must no longer be violated. Let anyone who dares to commit a violation be treated as an enemy of democracy, a destroyer of civilized society, and a polluter of our culture. He or she must face our collective wrath and the full force of the law.

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Making the right choice

CRITICAL STAGE In oUR PoLITICAL HISToRy – The moment of truth has finally come. All roads lead to the polling places on Election Day. As expected, assertions of cheating remains high and leaders of opposition group United nationalist Alliance (UnA) would like the public to believe the administration Liberal Party (LP) is out to create fraud and even chaos. But more than any other group, it is the dominant party Team Pnoy of LP that is committed to honest, orderly and peaceful elections. LP stalwarts steadfastly maintain that they would never compromise their personal integrity or that of the Aquino administration just to win. Perhaps they should. The processes in the midterm elections must be credible to our people and the outside world. President Benigno Aquino III should not risk destroying all the constructive undertakings he has done just to cheat for his candidates. A clean and honest election will be his legacy to the Filipino people. Still, it is the politics of good governance that makes the voters understand, realize and see with their eyes. The electorate will choose candidates best suited for public office and the homestretch will be a battle of the most qualified and worthy because the issue is not popularity but qualifications. In any case, we are hopeful people should vote according to their conscience and not through the mischievous prodding and dictates of any religious and fanatic organizations, powerful and influential groups or even moneyed political meddlers. The people should make their choice in the basis of the track record of candidates if they want is a future clean and reliable government. It is very critical at this time of our political history that the electorate ought to choose

F you doubt that we live in a winner-take-all economy and that education is the trump card, consider the vast amounts the affluent spend to teach their offspring. We see it anecdotally in the soaring fees for private schools, private lessons and private tutors, many of them targeted at the pre-school set. And recent academic research has confirmed what many of us overhear at the school gates or read on mommy blogs. This power spending on the children of the economic elite is usually — and rightly — cited as further evidence of the dangers of rising income inequality. Whatever your views about income inequality among the parents, inherited privilege is inimical to the promise of equal opportunity, which is central to the social compact in Western democracies. But it may be that the less lavishly educated children lower down the income distribution aren’t the only losers. Being groomed for the winnertake-all economy starting in nursery school turns out to exact a toll on the children at the top, too. First, the data on parental spend-

political leaders who can marshal support from the masses and can engender trust and confidence so essential to our remaining one progressive nation. It is the people’s aspiration that leadership after the midterm polls should be sincere, credible and relevant and the emphasis should focus on the less-fortunate in society. Voters therefore should avoid repeating the same mistake by electing candidates who are in no position to give good government, “trapos” (traditional politicians) and “repos” (recycled pols) in particular. The results of the midterm elections would determine many things. By voting wisely and according to clear conscience, we could change the concept of government. The electorate should think carefully that in one intense moment before casting their votes, they always have to bear in mind that what we need are members of Congress and local government officials who can create bridges between rich and poor and a strong middle-class society. In such a situation, people need to elect leaders who would introduce a radical shift in our socio-economic and political development. There are never-ending beautiful statements but rather deceptive and complicated platforms of government from the candidates during the campaign jaunts. However, in the end it all boils down to how efficiently and effectively they allocate resources as public

Poor little rich kids ANAlYSIS By ChryStia Freeland

(1st of two parts) ing on education. There is a lively debate among politicians and professors about whether the economy is becoming more polarized and about the importance of education. Dismissing the value of a college education is one of the more popular clever-sounding contrarian ideas of the moment. And there are still a few die-hards who play down the social significance of rising income inequality. When you translate these abstract arguments into the practical choices we make in our personal lives, however, the intellectual disagreements melt away. We are all spending a lot more money to educate our kids, and the richest have stepped up their spending more than everyone else. In “Investing in Children: Changes in Parental Spending on Children, 1972–2007,” a study published this year in the journal Demography, the researchers Sabino Kornrich

servants in the event they were able to make it to the levers of power. Rightfully choosing and electing sincere and courageous officials with powerful working ethics, unity and teamwork-minded could bring about a balance of power to make sure that there is effective intervention on behalf of the underclass. Furthermore, we must elect officials who envision a proud, motivated and productive people living in an atmosphere of peace and in rhythm of the environment. Likewise we need public officials who are not there to dictate and intervene, but rather are there to establish systems that promote transparency and openness. Among in their highest priorities should be to strengthen our democratic institutions, our judiciary, police and military, the legislature – Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or the controversial “pork barrel” fund must go. Lest we forget, we need officials who have the political will to eradicate if not totally stamp out corruption in all government levels and the private sector as well. There are ways and the important thing is getting our national pride and motivation behind us. It’s only the application of common sense in small details of government procedures. More than that, they should set an example that we really have to change our ways by going back to the old school values and virtues because they are correct. There is no way we can become a strong, respected nation if we do not include the moral and spiritual regeneration along with socio-economic and political progress. Unless we choose and elect deserving and righteous candidates, I do not see great changes in the near future. The future of our country rests in your hands, dear people, so think carefully and vote wisely!

and Frank F. Furstenberg found that spending on children grew over the past four decades and that it became more unequal. “our findings also show that investment grew more unequal over the study period: parents near the top of the income distribution spent more in real dollars near the end of the 2000s than in the early 1970s, and the gap in spending between rich and poor grew.” Dr. Kornrich and Dr. Furstenberg warn that social mobility is in jeopardy. “In the race to the top, higher-income children are at an ever greater advantage because their parents can and do spend more on child care, preschool, and the growing costs of postsecondary education,” they write. “Thus, contemporary increases in inequality may lead to even greater increases in inequality in the future as advantage and disadvantage are passed across the generations through investment.” They are right to worry. But it turns out that the children being primed for that race to the top from preschool onward aren’t in such great shape, either.

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Judgment day

U T first

things first. H o W brilliant is Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr.? I ask this question out of plain curiousity following the latest rebuff that the white-haired gentleman has suffered from no less than the Supreme Court. The high tribunal recently issued a status quo ante order against the “money ban” resolution of the Commission headed by its chairman, Sixto Brillantes Jr., that would have prevented the withdrawal, as well as the carrying, of large amounts of cash before and during Election Day (Monday, May 13). The “brilliant” idea behind the Comelec resolution was to prevent certain moneyed candidates from engaging in their usual practice of buying votes designed to enhance their chances of winning in the polls, a practice that has been “institutionalized” in Philippine politics for being effective despite being unethical. In Philippine elections ethics is thrown out the window and nice guys can finish last in the derby if they don’t watch out. Apropos this latest of several earlier rebukes emanating from the Supreme Court, which had prompted Brillantes to hint of resigning from the Commission, will the snow-haired chairman finally make good his not-so-veiled threat to step down? That would be ill-timed, considering that the elections are being held Monday and the Comelec is going to have its hands full seeing to myriad problems that are sure to crop up on that day and the following days. Mr. Brillantes can always say that this no time to shirk from his duty to serve in the Commission despite the painful rebuffs from the Supreme Court. The Comelec chairman’s latest “brilliant” advice to voters is for them to accept the money offered for their votes, but noT to vote for the giver so that the latter will lose and learn a valuable lesson, which is to henceforth nEVER, EVER AGAIn BUy VoTES, thereby solving the perennial problem called “vote-buying”. I have news for Mr. Brillantes. The good, old trait of “utang na loob” is very much alive in the Filipino psyche. It may be wrong to sell one’s vote, but chances are he would abide by the arrangement involved and avoid the boomerang called “gaba” a.k.a. karma. Mr. Brillantes Jr. can resign later. It’s called delicadeza. Moment of truth Tomorrow, Monday, May 13, 2013 will be the “moment of truth” every politics-crazy Pinoy has been waiting for since the the election campaign began. The truth will come in the form of sweet victory for the winners, bitter defeat for the losers, and for both winners and losers---how to cope with the still unpaid bills that will be coming in one after another. Election, anyone?

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Phoenix sends strong message, tops BOC 11 monthly collection By EJ Dominic Fernandez

IKE its mythical namesake, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. has risen from the storm of controversy that hit the country’s leading independent oil company. After crying foul over the smuggling raps filed by the Department of Justice, the Davao-based oil firm emerged as the top tax payer in the region based on records from the Bureau of Customs (BoC) region 11 which translates as the biggest chunk in the bureau’s monthly collection. BoC 11 acting district collector, Edward James A. Dy Buco released the list of top tax payers for the month of April with Phoenix contributing 30 percent of its monthly

collection. “Phoenix is very aggressive, and it is our pride that the company is homegrown here in Davao City,” said Dy Buco. “We (Phoenix) actually have been top for three consecutive years,” Phoenix corporate affairs manager Beethoven n. Sur said. According to Sur, Phoenix’s huge contribution to customs revenues is spurred by the increasing supply requirement indicating constant growth in demand. There are some 300 Phoenix stations and 10 depots all over the country, and the company is targeting to add more and have more than 400 depots this year. “We see to it that we increase our targets every year, and hit it, this made us buy a new Ship

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that can carry up to 20 million liters,” said Sur. Sur said the oil firm’s volume of import requirements increases every year. That means a proportionate increase in tax payments to the government. Rounding up the top ten in the list are Insular oil Corp., Dole Philippines Inc., Tridhama Marketing Corp., Holcim Philippines Inc., Steel Asia Manufacturing Corp., San Vicente Terminal and Brokerage, Petron Corp., Pryce Gases Inc. and Davao City Hardware Inc. According to its corporate website, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. is the leading independent and fastest-growing oil company in the Philippines. Since its first station in 2005 in the southern region of Davao, the

Company has expanded nationwide to build a wide network of retail stations and commercial and industrial clients. It is engaged in the business of retail and commercial sales and the trading of refined petroleum products and lubricants, operation of oil depots, storage and transport services and integrated logistic services. Its products and services are distributed and marketed under the PHoEnIX Fuels Life trademark. Phoenix Petroleum is a publicly-listed company on the Philippine Stock Exchange since July 2007, the only oil company to do so since the oil Deregulation Law was passed in 1998. It is ranked 53rd in the country’s Top 10,000 Corporations as of 2011.

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all national roads and arterial road in region 11 where all the fiber optic cables of telephone and communications company were laid,” Flores said. The DPWH 11, according to Flores,

is giving full support to the election. “This order is intended to ensure that no damage shall be done on such vital facilities as communication and electric power that may disrupt the conduct of the

election,” he said. Flores added that Alquiza will personally see to it that the order is strictly followed especially by all contractors undertaking projects of the DPWH the region. CMP

EDGEDAVAO VOL. 6 ISSUE 41 • SUNDAY - MONDAY, MAY 12-13, 2013 THE BIGGER PICTURE

Mindanao supplies almost half of PHL food By Greg G. Deligero

LMoST half of the country’s food requirements are produced by Mindanao. Mindanao currently accounts for 40 percent of the Philippines’ food requirements and contributes more than 30 percent to the national food trade. To further expand business and trading opportunities for Mindanao’s local businessmen and farmers, more than 70 Mindanao-based food producers, processors, and exporters will be featured in this year’s International Food Exhibit (IFEX). IFEX Philippines is the only government-sponsored food exhibition that has gathered significant business results for Philippine food exporters, traders, and producers for the past seven years. The country’s largest food exhibit will gather over 700 food exporters and global buyers from key regions and cities in Asia. Participating powerhouse markets include China, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Sabah, Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Turkey. “It is a perfect venue to showcase Mindanao’s finest food products,” said Romeo Montenegro, director for investment and public affairs office of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA). “The island-region must achieve parallel promotion of its agribusiness and processed food industries,” he added. MinDA is the island-region’s coordinating body for IFEX, and works alongside with the departments of Trade and Industry (DTI), Agriculture (DA) and the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM).

According to Montenegro, the participation of Mindanao’s exhibitors to IFEX will help cement the region’s bid in becoming the country’s premier food basket and agri-business hub, and is a key venue for attracting more investment in the island-region. MinDA chairperson Luwalhati Antonino said that this year’s IFEX, which promises to offer greater variety and bigger international presence will give Mindanao exhibitors “the opportunity for a high-impact involvement in terms of showcasing the region’s finest food products in order to achieve global recognition.” She added that in addition to the sales that will be generated by the Mindanao participants, the larger and long-term goal of Mindanao’s participation to IFEX is to achieve international recognition from its Asian counterparts and to close business deals with them. “This year’s theme,

‘Asia’s Ethnic Food and Ingredients Show’ is likewise a fresh opportunity for the Mindanao products to be positioned beyond mere agricultural produce and raw ingredients, since most of the Mindanao participating delegates are also specializing on processed food,” added Antonino. Slated from May 16 to 19 at the SMX Convention Center in Manila, the IFEX will feature an Agri-Aqua show that will showcase the marine and agricultural produce from all Philippine regions, and the 2nd natural Food and Healthy Products festival that highlights the healthy and organic food products and supplements grown in the country. This year’s IFEX will feature four major product showcases: Power Fruits Asia for main fruit exports such as mangoes, bananas, pineapples and papayas, durian, tamarinds, soursops, guavas, dragon fruits, citrus and jackfruits

and Seafood Asia for fresh marine produce including milkfish, tilapia, pangasius, shrimps, prawns, tuna, grouper, abalone, mud crabs, sardines and seaweed. Currently, there is a US$ 4-billion global market for tropical Asian fruits and US$100 billion demand for aquaculture and freshly-caught marine products. The IFEX will also feature Halal Food Asia for quality halal food products for US$632 billion halal market and Green Asia for healthy, natural and organic food such as natural teas and herbs, coconut by-products, muscovado, sugar, civet coffee, moringa products, essential oils and fruit-based wines and vinegars. Event highlights also include Mindanao Hall, a showcase of the best and unique food products from Mindanao; 2nd natural Food and Health Products Festival, a collaboration of local organic food farmers

and culinary experts in cultivating and sustaining a healthy and holistic appreciation for organic food and its nutritious benefits; Agri-Aqua Show, a showcase of the freshest marine and agricultural produce from all the regions in the country; and Grocers’ Exchange, an exclusive networking venue for Asia’s leading grocers and product suppliers. A new feature is the Culinary Craft Spots, which will highlight the country’s culture rooted in food through live demonstrations of traditional methods utilized in preparation of known Filipino delicacies. Food industry seminars will also be offered during the event, focusing on important and critical issues that impact on agribusiness, investments, food retail innovations, import regulations, sourcing patterns and import procedures, quality assurance and safety and Halal and

Kosher certifications in both local and international products. Meanwhile, top foreign grocers all over the world are also set to attend IFEX through its Very Important Buyer (VIB) Program to source for Asian food products and raw materials at the country’s premier food fair. Some of the notable grocers are USA’s Sysco, the Asian Food Traders Association, 2A Marketing LLC, Golden Country, Walong Marketing, Rhee Bros. Inc., and Sun opta; Canada’s TFI Foods; Europe’s Walmart, Maning Impex, Manila Trading, and Milagrosa Foods and Grains; Australia’s Metcash/Metfood, Woolworths Limited, Castleglenn Enterprises, and SBC Foods Pty. Ltd.; hong Kong’s B&S Company, olive Tree, and Woolworth’s China; United Arab Emirates’ EMKE/Lulu Group; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Danube; Kuwait’s Kuwait Food Americana; Korea’s Cheil Jedang, Doosan, E-Mart, our Home, and Shinsegae Food Corporation; Myanmar’s Shwe Gandamar International Ltd.; Singapore’s 24-Hour Mustafa Center, orient Pearls Goods and Services, and Takashimaya; Malaysia’s Sogo Inc.; Thailand’s CP All/Seven Eleven Group and Richie Rich; and China’s Sofu (LU Min). The VIP Program, which began in 2006, is dedicated to top Asian and global food retailers that have high influence in the food distribution business. It aims to attract major food company decision-makers to conduct business with the world’s top food suppliers through pre-arranged business meetings with prescreened foreign and local exhibitors in the event.

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HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND OR PAG-IBIG FUND, Mortgagee

JAMES VELARDE ROM married to TESSIE CADUNGOG ROM, Mortgagor/s.

JONATHAN F. QUIBOL, Mortgagor/s.

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EJF-REM CASE no. 14,186-13

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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 JAMES VELARDE RoM married to TESSIE CADUnGoG RoM, of legal age, with residence and postal address at LoT 1 , BLK. 3 , Rosalina Village 3 Dumoy Toril , Davao City to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of Jan 3, 2013 amounts to ( P 239,438.05) Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest, penalty charges, as of January 3, 2013 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 June 21 , 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- 2700287 “ A parcel of land of the consolidation-subdivision project (Lot 1, Blk. 3, of the cons-subd. Pcs-112402-001850 xxx) situated in the City of Davao, Island of Mindanao.xxx Containing an area of onE HUnDRED TWEnTy THREE (123) 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 JuLy 19, 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. Davao City, Philippines, May 8, 2013

FoR THE EX-oFFICIo SHERIFF:

noted by:

(SGD.) JULITO J. ANGGOT Sheriff IV

(SGD) ATTY. EDIPOLO P. SARABIA, JR. Clerk of Court VI & Ex-officio Provincial Sheriff (edge 5/13,20,27)

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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 JONATHAN F. QUIBOL, single with postal address at LoT 10 , BLK. 14, Deca Homes ,Cabantian Buhangin , Davao City to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of november 16, 2012 amounted to THREE HUnDRED SIXTy FoUR THoUSAnD TWo HUnDRED EIGHTy THREE PESoS & 24/100 ( P 364,283.24) 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 May 24, 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- 425157 “ A parcel of land (Lot 10, Blk. 14, Pcs-11-002129) being a prtion of Lot B (LRC) Psd-130686 & Lot 1916, Davao Cadastre) situated in Barangay of Cabantian, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao.xxx Containing an area of EIGHTY ONE (81) 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 June 21, 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. Davao City, Philippines, April 10, 2013

FoR THE EX-oFFICIo SHERIFF:

noted by:

(SGD.) ALBERT C. ABEJARON Sheriff IV

(SGD) ATTY. EDIPOLO P. SARABIA, JR. Clerk of Court VI & Ex-officio Provincial Sheriff (edge 4/29,5/6,13)

Republic of the Philippines REGIonAL TRIAL CoURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 12 DAVAo CITy

In THE PETITIon FoR ADoPTIon oF MInoR Jon IVAn ALAnUnAy Adoptee SP. PRoC. no. 12-409-13

JonATHAn L. LAGonERo IVy CAGUIAT LAGonERo Petitioners

x----------------------------------------------x AMENDED ORDER

Petioners filed a verified petition praying that they be allowed to adopt as their own child, Jon IVAn ALAnUnAy, a minor, who was born in Davao City on September 13, 2010 and whose natural mother Maria Lourdes P. Alanunay has given her consent to the adoption; and that his name be changed to Jon IVAn CAGUIAT LAGonERo. In his Manifestation, Mr. Joel Paulino C. Caturan, Social Worker of this Court gave an assurance that a favorable recommendation will be filed with this Court for the adoption of the child subject of this case.

WHEREFoRE, let the petition be set for hearing on May 15,2013 at which date and time, all persons concerned may appear to show cause, if any, why the prayer in the petition shall not be granted. Let this order be published, at the expense of the petitioners, in Edge Davao, a newspaper of general circulation in the City and three (3) provinces of Davao, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks. notify all parties concerned and the Solicitor General through this order. So oRDERED.

Davao City, Philippines, April 16, 2013

(SGD) PELAGIO S. PAGUICAN Judge (edge 4,29,5/6,13)

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Karlo to push for women sports dev’t C

WiTH THE TiGrESSES. Rep. Karlo Nograles shares a light moment with the visiting UST Lady Tigresses at the USEP Gym. Nograles said he will push for sports development that will include women athletes.

ITInG that sports is the great equalizer, reelectionist Rep. Karlo nograles of Davao’s first district said he will be pushing for the development of women sports in Davao. “I believe that our female athletes deserve also the same programs male athletes are enjoying and it is only fitting that we also open inroads for the development of women sports,” nograles said. nograles was on hand when the women’s volleyball team of the University of Sto.Tomas played an exhibition match at the newly-built University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) Gym in Davao City. The youthful legislator said he believes there are female athletes especially in the secondary level

who are excelling in various sports disciplines. He said sports could be their ticket to a college education. nograles has championed the cause for education, taking the lead in providing scholarship grants to marginalized but deserving students. Under his scholarship program, hundreds of scholars have earned certificates and diplomas in various academic programs and technical vocational education trainings. “It’s not impossible to extend our scholarships to athletes, in the same manner that we may also discover potential athletes coming from the technical-vocational education institutions,” he said. “I believe we have a very wide talent base.”

Kayak clinic in Samal tilt A

former member of the Philippine kayak team will share his knowledge in the Basic Kayak Clinic of the 3rd Columbia-Samal Summer Kayakfest slated on May 18, Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Sunset Beach Park Resort in Babak, Samal Island. Arnel “The Boatman” Gabutero, general manager of the All outdoor Shop, distributor of Habagat outdoor products in Davao City, is one of the resource persons in the kayak clinic. Gabutero, who will also be bringing his ocean and touring kayaks, will join Bugsay Dabaw president and race director Danilo “Jun” Bacus in the clinic. “I’m very much willing to share and teach the basic kayaking techniques to help promote the sport that I also truly love,” said Gabutero, a member of the Bugsay Dabaw team that won medals in Cebu City a few years ago. Gabutero went to Manila to join the Philippine kayak national training pool. He later went back home to Davao City to put up his own outdoor company together with his wife Lilibeth, who is now also an avid kayaker. After the kayak clinic, the participants will compete in the novice Men’s Singles, novice Women’s Singles and open Men’s Tandem. “It will be a 150-meter sprint run in the elimination and semi-finals while the championship is a

300-meter sprint,” said Bacus. Cash prizes, medals and trophies are up for grabs. This year’s event held in celebration of the ocean Month and Bio-diversity awareness is mainly presented by the Columbia Sports Company. It is co-presented by the Dabaw Tourism operators Association (Dabtoa), Department of Tourism XI and Sunset Beach Park Resort. The one-day event is co-organized by the forePlay Promotions and Aqua Mate Sports and supported also by the Bugsay Dabaw, Mountaineering Federation of the Phils. (MFPI) and Mountaineering Federation of Southern Mindanao (MFSM) with the Sports Communicators organization of the Phils. (SCooP) Davao as the beneficiary. It is backed up by the FlyMate Travel Plus, Aboitiz Power, nature’s Spring, Kurmat, Kiantian Pros, Davao Express Water Taxi, Genaro’s Bar & Grill, Coca-Cola Bottlers, Powerade, Dexter’s Pizza @ Stadium, Living Power International Corporation, Amesco Drug, Rexona, Secdea Resort, Mulatto, R-GoS outdoor, Gusa outdoor, Habagat, Higher Ground, Cobra Energy Drink, John Gold Group of Company, Jetwave, The Boatman, Hayahay, Sonni Mendoza, San Miguel Beer and Vice Mayor Rody Duterte.

INdulge! STYLE

By Kenneth Irving Ong Photos by Aidx Paredes

he young have a way of getting influenced as well as influencing today’s fashion. That is why INdulge, through the eyes of lensman and Lieu Magazine’s Aidx Paredes brings you snapshots of the latest styles from real people coming off from the streets of Davao.

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SM Davao search for Little Sagala, on!

NOW on its 10th year, Sm city Davao once again rolls the carpet for the annual Grand Sagala Gown Design competition on may 19.

Fifteen talented Davao-based designers are expected to showcase their interpretations of the traditional terno with this year’s theme—orchid Vanda. Like the previous Grand Sagala Parades, Sm city Davao also opens the search for theLlittle Sagala of 2013. The competition is open to all young girls ages 5-9. To join, parents/ guardians must submit a duly filled out entry form with 1 5R close up and 1 5R full body shot of the contestant, birth certificate and a purchase receipt worth P2,000. Forms are available at the mall Admin Office at the 3rd Floor, Annex Bldg. Only 20 Finalists will be selected among the applicants. All finalists must wear appropriate Little Sagala gowns during the Grand Sagala Parade on may 19. Little Sagalas get the chance to win P2,000 to P10,000. Interested parties may call Sm Davao marketing Department at 297.6998 for inquiries. Like Sm city Davao on Facebook or follow @smcitydavao on Twitter for event and promo updates.

Globe Telecom bags three nominations at Asia Communications Awards GLOBE TELEcOm garnered three nominations at the Asia communications Awards in two categories namely the Best Brand campaign and Best customer Service Initiative. This is the first time that Globe is entering the Asian communications Awards competition, which gives recognition to achievements of Asian telecommunications companies and the individuals responsible for the innovations, achievements and new services that build the industry. The leading telecommunications firm got two nominations in the Best Brand campaign category, a recognition given to the organization that has been most effective in creating a compelling brand for its products or services in one or more branches of the media. “Globe Gets me” campaign, a three-themed advertisement intended to convey the Globe brand essence of doing things ‘Your Way’-- showing how Globe gives diversity to every subscriber with its customized plans and services-- was nominated in the Best Brand campaign category. Separately, Tatoo Broadband’s “marked For Greatness” campaign, was also nominated in the same category. The campaign encapsulates Tattoo’s improved services as it addresses the youth passion for freedom and individuality. The winner in this category should have achieved significant improvement in brand awareness and positive impact on market share, valuation or bottom line. “We are proud of being nominated and chosen among the best in Asia. Our branding campaigns represent our strength as a marketing and communications company that truly connects to our customers. This affirms our core value of making great things possible for our customers,” said Yoly crisanto, head of Globe Telecom corporate communications. Globe Telecom’s customer Service Innovation on Social media has also been nominated in the Best customer Service Initiative category, which will be given to the entry with a well-designed and successfully implemented customer care strategy. The winner in this category should have produced tangible and quantifiable results measured in terms of financial results or quantifiable improvements in customer experience.

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The Great Gatsby reviews trickle in

Critics are divided over Baz Luhrmann flick Is The Great Gatsby overblown or did it blow them away?

such is the mixed critical reception Baz Luhrmann’s latest cinematic extravaganza, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has received so far, in the director’s bid to adapt F. scott Fitzgerald’s soaring 1925 novel about jazz-age love, flapper culture and capitalism along the Gold Coast. here’s a sampling of some of the more notable early reviews: • “The cast is first-rate, the ambiance and story provide a measure of intoxication and, most importantly, the core thematic concerns pertaining to the American dream, self-reinvention and love lost, regained and lost again are tenaciously addressed,” raves The hollywood Reporter’s Todd McCarthy. “At the very least, Luhrmann must be given credit for delivering a real interpretation of the famous 1925 novel, something not seriously attempted by the previous two big screen adaptations (there was a now-lost 1926 silent version).” • “That slim but thematically tricky little volume remains a captivating riddle, which may be why no filmmaker has created the ‘definitive’ version. Luhrmann, the fourth to try, hasn’t, either—there’s a lot to dislike here as well— but his is easily the most entertaining Gatsby yet,” opines Newsday’s Rafer Guzman. • “Luhrmann does find the beating heart at the center of this overstuffed

Luhrmann’s signature style has become self-parody. so we beat on, boats against the current, jumping the shark.” • “Luhrmann has become less interested in performances than in artenterprise,” writes Mar- • “The cardinal sin of ful poses,” panned Variety’s shall Fine at hollywood this new Gatsby is that it’s Scott Foundas. “More of& Fine. “It rests firmly in dull, and say what you will ten, Gatsby feels like a wellthe person of Leonardo about Luhrmann’s pre- rehearsed classic in which DiCaprio’s Jay Gatsby, who vious movies, that’s not the actors say their lines single-handedly breathes an adjective that usually ably, but with no discernlife into a film that is nearly comes up,” complains The ible feeling behind them.” sunk by the glum Carey Wrap’s Alonso Duralde. • “The Great Gatsby is a Mulligan and the light- “This film marks the offi- guilty pleasure, a swirling, weight Tobey Maguire.” cial moment in which Baz audacious piece of cinema—in 3-D!—that could prove a crowd-pleaser for young audiences,” counters Ann Thompson of Thompson on hollywood. • “Gatsby is one glitzy misfire,” sums up Eric Kohn of Indiewire. Whether or not that’s true, we’ll leave it for the audience to decide when The Great Gatsby hits theaters this Friday. The movie is also set to kick off the Cannes Film Festival on May 15. E! Online.

The Great Gatsby is a guilty pleasure, a swirling, audacious piece of cinema—in 3-D!—that could prove a crowd-pleaser for young audiences

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American Idol sources confirm all four judges are gone

MAY 8, 2013

NOW

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TRANCE (R-16)

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mariah carey, Nicki minaj, Keith Urban and (as previously reported) Randy Jackson are “definitely gone” from American Idol, sources close to the show confirm to E! News. Reps for Fox and Freman-

tle declined to comment. The panel-scrapping shakeup, which was first reported by The Wrap, follows on the heels of record low ratings, which have left Fox execs scrambling for a bold, show-saving maneuver. Fox will present its new fall lineup to advertisers on

THE BRIDE AND THE LOVER (R-13)

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monday in New York, and we are told the network is expected to announce the departure of all four judges. “After 12 years of judging on American Idol I have decided it is time to leave after this season,” Randy Jackson told E! News exclusively on Thursday. E! Online

Adam Levine talks feeling ‘insecure’ over acne-prone skin in Proactiv+ video ADAm LEVINE’S smug mug may be enough to send rabid fans into a tizzy. But according to the Voice coach himself, he didn’t always give good face. The 34-year-old rocker recently signed on as a spokesman for Proactiv+, and in this exclusive clip, Levine recalls how he was once riddled with insecurity over his acne-prone days. “When I was in high school and had acne, I spent a lot of time sulking in my room and being upset,” he says. “I was depressed, I was

not happy,” he adds. Through his Proactiv+ spokesman gig, Levine says he wants “people to understand that even though we

are celebrities or are successful or whatever, that we’re no different than everybody else. Everybody’s insecure to a certain extent.”

Andrea Torres signs up with GMA Artist Center ALONG with Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Alden Richards and more, Andrea Torres is now part of GmA’s Talent Development and management Department (TDmD) as she signed an exclusive contract yesterday, may 2 at the GmA Network center. Present during the signing were Dave Fabros, Senior manager of Talent Development and Recruitment, TDmD; Rams David, AVP for Productions, Arcangel media Inc., Andrea, GmA Network chairman and chief Executive Officer Felipe L. Gozon and Simoun Ferrer AVP, Talent Imaging and marketing, TDmD. After

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BIG WEDDING portrayal as cecilia in the remake of “Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga”, Andrea has been lined-up as one of GmA’s hottest leading ladies. And now that she’s part of GmA Artist center, a more stable career path is in store for her. In fact, Andrea is now

preparing for a new show. After SAINN, Andrea was seen in GmA News TV’s “Wagas” where she is paired with Alden Richards. She was also seen in “magpakailanman” where she played as a transgender along with Ryza cenon.

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R-16 IRON MAN 3 Robert Downey, Jr. , Gwyneth Paltrow GP

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Style off the streets...

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As seen on the fashion circuits, malls and beaches of Davao, Davao’s Gen-Y choose to go with denim tops this season, leggings as well as brogues made a clear comeback. Of course relaxed resort wear with bright prints and gradient washes in fluorescent

and pastel hues are also in, many thanks to the city’s 33 degree Centigrade climate. here are some of Davao’s young streetside fashionistas for the month of May. Dress up and be spotted for the next itteration of style off the streets soon.

Nike Athletic Club summer fashion show at the SM City Davao Annex NIKe Athletic Club, had its first Fashion show dubbed as the high Octane last May 4. The show was graced by the Mutya ng Dabaw 2013 Winner Guia hidal-

Mutya ng Dabaw 2013 sporting the latest Nike Summer Collection.

go and this year’s runnerups together with the top male models of Davao wearing the hottest summer choices of Nike Athletic Club. The event was held at the activity center of The Annex sM City Davao. Inspired by supernatural performance and cutting edge designs of Nike, the fashion show featured the Nike Athletic Club spring/summer collection for Men’s and Women’s Lifestyle, Golf, Tennis, Running, Football, Cross training, and Basketball. The VIP customers and guests enjoyed treats from Nike Athletic Club after the show. Nike Athletic Club Flaship store is located at the Ground Floor The Annex sM City Davao. For more product updates and latest offers, LIKe us on Facebook, facebook.com/NikeAthleticClubFlagshipstoresMAnnexDavao or call us at 285-7788.

Nolan is wearing the Nike Barcelona Pre-Match 2 Herren Soccer Shirt, Nike soccer short, and the latest CTR 360

On Mutya ng Dabaw Runnerup Steph are chambray collar polo, Nike club leggings and the women’s Nike Victoria HM leather.

Mutya ng Dabaw Runnerup Nicole is wearing the Jixon is wearing the KD is Kid ultraviolet sphere polo, power klutch tee paired with shorts and knit skirt, and the zoom the much anticipated KD V Elite. courtlite 3

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Bully HEAT HOLd OFF BuLLS

C OVEr THE TOP. Tony Mitchell of Talk N’Text slams over Rudy Hatfield of Ginebra San Miguel. Nuki Sabio

PHOENiX 36 HOOPS

Oro East, JYC win opener o

Ro East Mining and JyC Hardware scored breezy wins to lead the opening day march in the Phoenix Petroleum 36 and Above Basketball Tournament at the Davao City Recreation Center on Friday. The veteran-laden Miners opened its campaign on a high note blasting DCPo 78-69 behind the triumvirate of Sumampong, Antepuesto and Farochillen who combined for 49 points. DCPo was paced by Jaca and Maligro with 20 and 12 points, respectively. In the nightcap, JyC Hardware turned back BLBE 99-85 to match strides with the Miners.

Casela and Gonzaga combined for 48 markers for the Hardwaremen. The tournament, sponsored by Phoenix Petroleum, resumes on May 21. BoXSCoRES: oRo EAST 78—Sumamong 25, Antepuesto 12, Farochellen 12, Delvo 8, Dizon 8, Josol 6, Santander 5, Dabon 2, Macabinguil 0, ybarra 0, Montalban 0, Barriga 0, Cagampang 0, Allera 0, Mauhay 0 DCPo 69—Jaca 20, Maligro 12, Serapin 11, Pedida 8, Leonardo 7, Cabudti 4, Jumawan 4, Torres 3, Lao 0, Padua 0, Bustaleno 0, Go R 0, Go Re 0, Josol 0, Lopecillo 0

Suzuki drives PH football forward

ooTBALL took the country by storm when the Philippine Azkals surprised the world with their outstanding performance in the 2010 ASEAn Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup. The fiery form of the Filipino footballers spearheaded by the likes of Chieffy Caligdong, neil Etheridge, and Phil younghusband earned the Philippines’ rite of passage to the Southeast Asian football scene. With the international victory of the Azkals as inspiration, Suzuki Philippines, the only integrated automobile and motorcycle company in the country, has worked together with the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) to serve as a cata-

lyst in making Philippine football truly world-class by launching the PFF Suzuki U23 national Cup. Since it started in 2011, the PFF Suzuki Cup remains to be the premiere showcase for discovering and developing home-grown football talents. It builds on the momentum started by the Azkals’ breakthrough and seeks to be the springboard for more Filipino football success stories. Committed to developing both football and the Filipino youth by holding tournaments across the country, Suzuki has already touched the lives of many young players from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao with this program.

HICAGo -- So much for South Beach style. The Miami Heat showed again they can get down and dirty. LeBron James came on strong down the stretch to finish with 25 points, Chris Bosh added 20 points and 19 rebounds, and the Heat followed up the most lopsided playoff win in franchise history with a 104-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Shaking off a shove to the court that earned nazr Mohammed an ejection and James an accusation of flopping from Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau, the fourtime MVP came through down the stretch, scoring 12 in the fourth quarter. norris Cole matched his postseason career high with his second straight 18-point performance, and the Heat pulled out a tight win after blasting the Bulls 115-78 on Wednesday. This time, Chicago refused to go quietly. never mind that the Bulls were coming off the worst playoff loss in franchise history. Put aside the fact that the ailing Luol Deng and injured Kirk Hinrich (calf) remained sidelined, not to mention Derrick Rose, or that Mohammed got ejected in the second quarter for shoving James to the floor. In the end, it was the Heat grinding out the victory. “you can’t win a championship being pretty and shiny,” Bosh said. “you’re going to have to get dirty. you’re going to have to play physical. you’re going to have to dive on the floor. you’re going to have to do things that are extremely tough. “I think people forget just two years ago we were a half-court, grind-it-out kind of team that was trying to beat you down. Just because we’ve moved to more of a free-flowing offense, we’re more spread a little bit, that doesn’t mean that we are just a run-andgun team.” The Heat prevailed on a night when James was off target most of the way, hitting just 6 of 17 shots and even getting blocked

on a layup by nate Robinson in the third quarter. But he and Cole hit two big 3-pointers. Bosh perked up after two quiet games, finishing one rebound shy of the club playoff record, a n d Mi-

ami’s bench o u t scored Chicago’s 368. “For (Bosh) to have 19 rebounds and for norris to come off the bench and defend the way he did against nate and also contribute offensively -a big-time drive in the fourth and a big-time 3 as well,” James said. “Those two guys were the reason we won the game.” Carlos Boozer led Chicago with 21 points. Robinson and Jimmy Butler each scored 17. Joakim noah added 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Marco Belinelli had 16 points, but the Bulls couldn’t pull this one out. They were within 85-83 when Cole scored on a finger roll with about four minutes left and Miami started to take control from

t h e r e . James answered a 3-pointer by Beli-

Lebron James was accused of flopping but in the end, he was the bully with 25 points.

nelli with one of his own, and after Boozer hit a jumper for Chicago, Cole buried another 3 for the Heat to make it 96-88 with 1:48 remaining. Finally, the Heat could breathe a little easier. nothing about this one was easy, though.

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LETTiNG iT ALL OuT. World no. 2 Maria Sharapova lets out a scream after another win in Madrid. Serena Williams (top) reaches out for a backhand return.

MAriA, SErENA rEAcH QuArTErS

ADRID (AP) -- Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova reached the quarterfinals at the Madrid open on Thursday, with the two topranked players winning in straight sets. Williams needed a little more than an hour to defeat Maria Kirilenko 6-3, 6-1, after Sharapova got past Sabine Lisicki of Germany 6-2, 7-5. Top-ranked Williams dominated Kirilenko, who dropped the first set with one of several unforced errors. The defending champion also used a strong serve and return game, working the 12th-ranked Russian back and forth on the baseline of the red clay court with her precise forehand drives. ‘’I just felt really relaxed, like I was taking m y

time,’’ Williams said. ‘’I had been missing my serve when I was hitting it harder, so I took some pace off and didn’t hit as hard as I usually do. ‘’It was easy because when you take off pace you don’t hit as hard and don’t exhaust as much energy. And hitting a serve or a winner are both fun.’’ Williams will face Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain, who reached the quarterfinals after yaroslava Shvedova withdrew with a right arm injury. The 15-time Grand Slam winner called Medina Garrigues a ‘’grinder’’ and predicted a ‘’tough match’’ in front of the Spanish

Rafael Nadal fought back to beat David Ferrer 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-0 in Friday’s quarterfinals of the Madrid Open, keeping alive his bid to reach a seventh straight final since returning from injury.

crowd. Williams beat Sharapova in the quarterfinals last year en route to the title. This year they are on opposite sides of the bracket, meaning they could only meet in the final. Sharapova used her big serve to take the first set with relative ease, but Lisicki put up resistance in the second. Both players traded early breaks in the second set before Sharapova converted a fourth break point when Lisicki returned her wellplaced slice into the net. Sharapova didn’t waste the opportunity to serve out the match, hitting an ace and forcing Lisicki into three errors in the final game to fin-

ish the match. ‘’She is the kind of opponent that plays extremely well against the top players,’’ said Sharapova, who lost to Lisicki last year at Wimbledon. Sharapova will face either Daniela Hantuchova or Kaia Kanepi next. The Madrid open is a key warm-up tournament for the French open, where Sharapova will try to defend her title. ‘’(Last year) was an incredible memory for me and one that I will have the rest of my life,’’ she said. ‘’I’m still very hungry to win it. When I have that type of attitude I work harder to that goal. I find a lot of motivation at going back and trying to defend my title.’’ Also Thursday, Roger Federer and Rafael nadal will play thirdround matches.