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EDGEDAVAO Serving a seamless society

READY TO ROLL. Grocery carts at S&R Membership Shopping are piled along the establishment’s pavement before the leading warehouse retail chain formally opened its Davao City outlet on Tuesday. Lean Daval Jr.

DEPED REGION 11: 4,413 CLASSROOMS NEEDED

Classroom shortage Deped 11 laments shortage but offers no solution Classes begin June 3 despite shortage

By Che Palicte

avao Region will be contending with a huge shortage of 4,413 classrooms when the school opens on Monday.

The Department of Education regional office 11 declared it needs 4,413 additional classrooms in the kindergarten, elementary and secondary levels partly because of the full implementation of the agency’s K-12 program. Jeneilito atillo, Deped 11 spokesperson said some 1,269 additional classrooms will be needed for kindergarten, 1,879 for elementary, and 1,265 for secondary. The Deped 11, however, did not divulge any plans to address the classroom shortage. Inspite of that, atillo said, classes will begin on schedule.

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INSIDE: Youth volunteers in anti-smoking drive

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P10M mango packaging facility in Igacos

Pacers level series

2 THE BIG NEWS

EDGEDAVAO Dabawenyo topnotcher targets auditing firm

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SMI REPORT. John B. Arnaldo, external communications and media relations manager of Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI), says that the company’s projects are changing people’s lives within its host communities based

on the testimonies of the stakeholders in his closing message during SMI 2012 Sustainability Report Launch at the Marco Polo Davao yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

Anti-smoking ordinance

Youth volunteers help in info dissemination By Che Palicte

ouTh volunteers from religious and academic institutions led the way in informing residents of the full implementation of Davao City’s stricter anti-smoking ordinance. a day before the implementation of the expanded anti-smoking ordinance tomorrow, volunteer youth advocates are going the rounds of Davao City to distribute handbills and stickers containing information on the new anti-smoking ordinance and the harmful effects of the vice to one’s health.

anti-Smoking Task Force (aSTF) head, Dr. Domilyn villareiz, is heading the all-out campaign that will further enhance Davao City’s image as the country’s foremost anti-smoking advocate. “We started our information and education campaign (IEC) last January,” villareiz said, adding that police station commanders have oriented their personnel on the issuance of violation citation tickets. ordinance No. 036712, also known as the New Comprehensive an-

58th massacre victim

Ampatuans, 76 others plead not guilty to slay

e v e n t y- e i g h t persons charged with involvement in the November 23, 2009 ampatuan massacre were arraigned Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to the murder of the 58th victim, photojournalist Reynaldo “Bebot” Momay. among those indicted before Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 221 at Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City were former autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao governor Zaldy ampatuan and his brother, former

Datu unsay mayor andal Jr., according to the National union of Journalists of the Philippines, which has been keeping close tabs on the case. however, the court deferred the arraignment of ampatuan clan patriarch andal Sr., former governor of Maguindanao, five other clan members and seven other suspects because of pending unresolved motions. The murder of Momay, whose body has yet to be found, was formally included as

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ti-Smoking ordinance, which was passed by the City Council last year and signed by Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, will be implemented starting tomorrow, May 31. The youth volunteers are from the Seventh-Day adventists congregation while the other volunteers are from various schools in the city. The information drive includes a walkthrough of the citation ticket which will be issued to violators. a ticket, according to the ordinance, must indicate the specific violation and the corre-

sponding administrative penalty and the person issued with the ticket has the option to either contest the violation in court or voluntarily pay the penalty of P500 imposed upon him or her to avoid being criminally prosecuted within three days of apprehension. The citation ticket must be returned to the police station three to five days after the violation in order to avoid criminal charges. “Tomorrow they will start issuing the citation tickets to violators,” she added.

JOURNALISM AWARDS. David Buenaventura, project director of Bright Leaf Awards, presents the mechanics of the nationwide agriculture jour-

TENEo de Davao university graduate Richard Saavedra, the topnotcher in the May 2013 CPa Board Exam, is setting his sights on working with an auditing firm either here in the city or in Metro Manila. “It really depends on the offer but still I prefer here in Davao since my family is living here,” said Saavedra. Saavedra obtained a high rating of 96 percent and became the only passer in the Davao region who made it to the top 10. only 1,553 out of the 5,665 examinees all over

the country passed the exam . asked how he passed the exam with flying colors, Saavedra said prayer, hard work and determination were the keys for his success. It was the second time for Saavedra to make it to the top 10 in a board exam. In the 2007 Nursing licensure exam, Saavedra landed in the sixth spot among thousands of examinees. But instead of working, he decided to take up Bachelor of Science in accountancy (BSa) in the same school. (PNa)

More courts created, Family Code amended

RESIDENT Benigno S. aquino III recently signed into law Republic acts creating more courts of justice in the Philippines and amending provisions in the Family Code Establishing the Liability of the absolute Community or Conjugal Partnership for an obligation of a Spouse who Practices a Profession and the Capability of Either Spouse to Dispose of an Exclusive Property, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson abigail valte said on Wednesday In a press briefing in Malacanang, valte said the President signed Republic acts 10562 up to 10571 “creating courts in several areas.” “First, from R.a. 10562 to R.a. 10571…we now have new courts in Paniqui, Capas, Concepcion, Tarlac (in the province of Tarlac); in Digos, Davao del Sur; as well as in Pasig (in Metro Manila); in urdaneta, Pangasinan; antipolo, Rizal; Biñan, Laguna; Cebu City;

and Bais, Negros oriental,” valte said. valte added that the President signed Ra 10572 which establishes the Liability of the absolute Community or Conjugal Partnership for an obligation of a Spouse who Practices a Profession and the Capability of Either Spouse to Dispose of an Exclusive Property. according to valte, this new law amends articles 73 and 111 of Executive order No. 209, also known as the Family Code of the Philippines (FCP) designating the Courts to determine if there is basis for any objection between spouses in exercising any legitimate occupation, business or activity and to discern whether any benefit from this exercise should accrue against community property or separate property; and allowing “either spouse may mortgage, encamber, alienate, or otherwise, dispose of his/her exclusive property,” respectively. [PNa]

nalism competition before Davao journalists at the White House Restaurant on Wednesday night. Lean Daval Jr.

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LGUs fast-track infra projects as deadline for completion nears R

uRaL infrastructure project in Mindanao has gained significant headway despite damage of typhoons and unfavorable weather conditions in the past. Few of the infrastructure projects under the Department of agriculture – Mindanao Rural Development Program has stalled implementation after being devastated by typhoons, Sendong and Pablo that pummeled Mindanao in 2011 and 2012. “We are gaining momentum in our implementation especially those which were marked with negative slippages,” said engr. Maria Fe gabunales, head of the MRDP Rural Infrastructure (RI) component. MRDP, a special project of Da was supposed to be implemented from 2007 until 2012 but was given a two-year extension by the National Economic and Development authority to end by December 2014.

In January this year World Bank Consultant for infrastructure Crisanto afable has noted that 57 of the 496 subprojects of the Program were at risk of not being completed by June 2014. “Typhoons of previous years and other erratic climatic conditions were the among the main reasons cited for the many negative slippages,” gabunales said. gabunales said based on reports coming from the six regions of Mindanao showed most of stalled project implementation has gained at least 30% increase of completion. To date, the total physical accomplishment of RI is pegged at 65.17 per cent. “as of april 15 we have noticed an average of 30% increase of status of implementation of those active projects so, expect more development to date,” she said. “We have been announcing to LgUs that as early as December 2012 that by June 2014 they

have to finish the projects in their respective areas or else they have to complete the project

using funds from their local coffers,” gabunales added. “Our partner LgUs

two government agencies are in Davao Region – the Philippine health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) office in Mati City and DTI-Do. as lead implementer of Republic act No. 9845 or the anti-Red Tape act (aRTa) of 2007, the CSC conducted a survey among government offices to gather feedback on the effectiveness and compliance

with the anti-red tape measures required of government service. as a general mechanism, the CSC checked on the agency’s compliance with aRTa provisions, physical working condition, frontline service provider, service quality, and overall customer satisfaction. garnering a Report Card Survey score of 95.60 percent, the provincial office of

DTI in Davao oriental was formally awarded a cash prize of P75,000 and a Seal of Excellence plaque last May 21 at La-ne’s Kita-anan hotel here. DTI-Do Provincial Director Ma. Belenda Q. ami said the award has motivated the entire team to even perform better and to continuously improve the kind of service that they offer to their clients. DTI-Do/jmm

FLORES DE MAYO. Children gather for Flores de Mayo at San Roque chapel in in Barangay Andap, New Bataan, Compostela Valley province on May 27, 2013. The chapel, the last building standing on the right side of the road, was the refuge of residents who witnessed how the poblacion was buried by rocks and boulders at the height of super typhoon Pablo on December 4, 2012. [Mindanews/Keith Bacongco]

DTI DavOr receives Seal of Excellence

hE Department of Trade and Industry-Davao oriental Field office (DTI-Do) has added another feather on its cap as it received a Seal of Excellence award from the Civil Service Commission (CSC). of the 599 government offices surveyed by CSC last year, only 50 offices obtained an Excellent rating nation-wide, and only

CSC AWARDEE. The DTI-DO team headed by Provincial Director Ma. Belenda Q. Ambi (seated, 2nd from right) is so happy and proud to be one of the two government offices in Davao Region to receive the Seal of Excellence Award during a ceremony last May 21 in Mati City. With her are the representatives

of PHilHealth, CSC Commissioner Roberto S. Martinez (seated, 5th from left), CSC-Davao Regional Director Annabelle B. Rosell (seated, 4th from left) and CSC-DO Director Nelly L. Esperanza (seated, 3rd from right). [DTI-DO]

and project contractors have already expressed their assurance that the project in their respec-

tive areas will be completed even before June 2014,” she said. [Sherwin B. Manual/Da-MRDP]

Children in Pablo-hit village to hold classes under tents

LEMENTaRY pupils in Barangay andap, New Bataan, Compostela valley will hold their classes under makeshift tents when classes open on Monday, teachers said. only one of 15 classrooms of andap Elementary School was left due to flashfloods spawned by heavy rains when super Typhoon Pablo hit on December 4 last year. Elena Estrada, a grade three teacher, told MindaNews she will be holding her classes under a makeshift classroom inside the andap high School compound. Each class will have around 75 pupils due to lack of classrooms, said Estrada. In the past, each classroom would not exceed 40 pupils, she added. “There will be merging of sections in all grade levels. So that would mean double the number of pupils than the required number,” explained Janine galula, a grade five teacher. galula said this is what they call team teaching. But the kindergarten and grade one pupils will hold classes in two classrooms. Estrada said only kindergarten and grade one pupils were given

priority because makeshift classrooms may affect their learning. “Lisud pud kay mga gagmay pa man na sila, unya kung mag ulan o hangin kusog, luoy sila,” (It’s difficult for them because they’re still small, what a pity if it rains or the winds blow hard) the teacher explained. On Monday, galula said around 50 pupils have so far enrolled, saying that the bulk of pupils will enroll on the first day of classes, which is June 3. “This has been the habit here of the pupils and parents. They would enroll on the first day of classes,” she added. Cyen Claire alimento, an incoming grade 7, told MindaNews that she has not enrolled yet. “Sa Lunes na ko mag enroll,” said alimento who was helping her grandmother cook and sell pancakes at the junction going to the school. Last school year, galula said they had 446 pupils, but 50 of them died when super typhoon Pablo hit their village. Fifteen pupils had already transferred a month after the storm hit. [Keith Bacongco / MindaNews]

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P10-M mango packaging facility in Igacos

ovERNoR Rodolfo P. del Rosario and an australian expatriate recently led the groundbreaking of the P10-million mango packaging facility in Peñaplata District, this island city of the Davao Region. The facility is used in sorting/packing houses and will serve as a centralized packing shed for the growers to process all mangoes harvested in the island for domestic and export markets. The Department of agriculture-Region 11 (Da-11) provided an initial amount of P1 million to start the project, with counterparts coming from the Provincial government of Davao del Norte and the Samal Island local government. John oakeshott, Philippines horticulture Program Manager of the australian Center for International agricultural Research (aCIaR), at the groundbreaking, said sweet mangoes from the island may soon enter the discriminating australian market after meeting phytosanitary conditions for export.

“We are expecting this to happen,” oakeshott said. he said the packing facility will be a big boost to the phytosanitary measures and strict quarantine system that has kept the island city free from mango pulp weevil and seed weevil since two years ago. oakeshott is hopeful fresh mangoes from Samal will eventually gain entry into the market down under in the near future, with the widely anticipated positive results of the final review conducted by Biosecurity australia in 2011, Biosecurity australia is an agency that provides science based quarantine assessments and policy advice to protect the australian agricultural industry. “hopefully, fresh mangoes from Samal will soon be allowed to enter the australian market,” oakeshott stated. on the other hand, gov. del Rosario is also optimistic the sector will finally get the nod of the australian market sooner, that would spell more

economic activities and job opportunities for the island folks. The governor, who started the mango “craze” when he distributed thousands of mango seedlings in the island in 1984 during his stint then as an assemblyman, said this would be a big step for the

igCS. he asked all the landowners in the island to turn their idle and unproductive lands into mango production areas. “I want to see Samal become a mango island, more than a resort island,” he stressed. he said mango is the

in their educational programs for cocoa processing. The fermentary is an essential post-harvest facility where the seeds are stored and fermented for better cocoa flavor and aroma. Without the fermentary, the TESDa-WNaS faculty and students have been drying the seeds post-harvest before processing them into tableya, or local unsweetened discs of cocoa. after inspecting the dried beans collected by the school, aCDI/voCa training coordinator Janoz Laguihon tells the faculty members, “You will

find a huge difference in the aroma of fermented beans from these beans.” The TESDa-WNaS faculty members agree and have been working on the dream while their school’s CBaM is doing well in terms of student attendance, instructional reception, and income generation. From 100 students in 2011, more than 500 students are now participating and benefitting from the CBaM programme. Majority of these students come from farming families and IP communities. “They really benefit

from the instructional, hands-on approach of the program. The students tell us that they learn a lot from being able to experience cocoa farming and processing firsthand because they don’t always have the opportunity to do so in their homes. They’ll be able to bring these first-hand experience of the farming technologies and techniques they learned here to their farms ,” said Erlinda Ferrer, an instructor in TESDa-WNaS, who represented the school when she attended an aCDI/voCa seminar two years ago.

have her keynote speech following the mayor’s message. uyboco-Carreon said that more than 500 delegates from drugstore owners and distributors in cities of Cebu, Bacolod, Tacloban, Iloilo, Davao, Cagayan de oro, Cotabato and Zamboanga are expected to attend the conference. She said relevant topics and current issues will also be tackled on Thursday afternoon and on the following day. one of them is the controversial “Stem Cell

Therapy” which will be discussed by Dr. Christian Emmanuel Mancao, the president of the Philippine Society for Stem Cell Medicine. another important topic is the “Legal Issues in the Drugstore Setting” to be taken up by Dr. antonio alejandro D. Rebosa. Dr. abdullah B. Dumama, Jr., regional director of the Department of health here, will also be talking about updates on the Food and Drug administration (FDa). another topics are

Beauty Business: adding To Your Drugstore with unilever by Rica Tamala, National Drugstore Manager; Building Personal Excellence: The Key to Enduring Success by Rev. Dr. David Magalong, Jr. and Empowering Nature of Technology by Myrna Padilla of Mynd Consulting. The convention is supported by the KBa ads Promo and Media Management and Marketing dealing with leading health products like Topkidz, TopTeens and ariben oil Liniment.

Duterte, Belo to keynote drugstores business confab D

avao City Mayor Sara Duterte and celebrity Dr. vicky Belo are the guest speakers of the two-day 9th vismin Drugstores Business Conference that opens Thursday at the SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang Premier, J.P. Laurel avenue, Davao City. Carolyn uyboco-Carreon, over-all convention chair, said that Duterte is set to give her welcome remarks to participants at 10:30 a.m. while Belo of the famous Belo Medical group will

a mango value chain model. Since 2004, the aid program has funded research projects in the island, particularly on mango pest and disease management, as well as, improvements through the supply chain in fruit harvesting, packing and handling. (PNa)

UNVEILING. Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario leads the unveiling of the P10-million mango packaging facility in the Island Garden City of Samal. [Romulo Tagalo]

TESDA-WNAS aims for a fermentary Wo years after aCDI/voCa, an agri-focused nonprofit organization, granted the Technical Education and Skills Development authority and Wangan National agricultural School (TESDa-WNaS) with P1.2 million to create a CoCoPal agri-business Model (CBaM) in the school, its teachers and students are making their way to a new project: a fermentary. TESDa’s promising site in Calinan, Davao City, the Wangan National agricultural School (WNaS), believes that the move will be very helpful

best crop for the island due to its calcareous soil and its being a natural biosecurity barrier for mango pests and diseases. Samal Island, which allocates about 5,000 hectares for mango production, was groomed by the australian government, through aCIaR, to become

Samal mangoes ready to enter Aussie market

WEET mangoes from the island garden City of Samal (igCS) may soon enter the discriminating australian market after meeting phytosanitary conditions for export, according to an aussie expat. “We are expecting this to happen,” said John oakeshott, Philippines horticulture Program Manager of the australian Center for International agricultural Research (aCIaR), at the groundbreaking of the P10-million mango packaging facility in Peñaplata District. The centralized sorting/packing house will serve as a centralized packing shed for the growers to process all mangoes harvested on the Island for domestic and export markets. The Department of agriculture provided an initial amount of P1 million to start the project, with counterparts coming from the Provincial government of Davao del norte and the igCS government. oakeshott said the packing facility will be a big boost to the phytosanitary measures and strick quarantine system that has kept the island city free from mango pulp weevil and seed weevil

since two years ago. he is hopeful fresh mangoes from Samal will eventually gain entry into the market down under in the near future, with the widely anticipated positive results of the final review conducted by Biosecurity australia in 2011, Biosecurity australia is an agency that provides science based quarantine assessments and policy advice to protect the australian agricultural industry. “hopefully, fresh mangoes from Samal will soon be allowed to enter the australian market,” oakeshott stated. governor Rodolfo del Rosario is also optimistic the sector will finally get the nod of the australian market sooner, that would spell more economic activities and job opportuniuties for the island folks. The governor, who started the mango ‘craze’ when he distributed thousands of mango seedlings in the island in 1984 during his stint then as an assemblyman, said this would be a big step for the igCS. he asked all the landowners in the island to turn their idle and unproductive lands into mango production areas. [by Noel Baguio]

6 THE ECONOMY Stat Watch

1. Gross National Income Growth Rate (At Constant 2000 Prices)

5.4 4th Qtr 2012

2. Gross Domestic Product Growth Rate (At Constant 2000 Prices)

6.8 4th Qtr 2012

3. Exports 1/ 4. Imports 1/ 5. Trade Balance 6. Balance of Payments 2/ 7. Broad Money Liabilities

USD 3,969.51 million Dec 2012 USD 5,135.46 million Nov 2012 USD -1,585 million Nov 2012 USD -209 million Mar 2012 P 5,171,689 million Dec 2012

8. Interest Rates 4/

3.6 % Jan 2013 P155,308 million Nov 2012 P 5,381 billion Nov 2012

9. National Government Revenues 10. National government outstanding debt 11. Peso per US $ 5/

P 40.67 Feb 2013

12. Stocks Composite Index 6/

6,242.7 Jan 2013

13. Consumer Price Index 2006=100

132.4 Feb 2013

14. Headline Inflation Rate 2006=100

3.4 Feb 2013

15. Core Inflation Rate 2006=100

3.8 Feb 2013

16. Visitor Arrivals

352,438 Nov 2012

17. Underemployment Rate 7/

20.9% Jan 2013

18. Unemployment Rate 7/

7.1% Jan 2013

MONTHLY AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATE (January 2012-February 2013) Month Average December November October September August July June May April March February January

2013

2012

2011

40.67 40.73

42.23 41.01 41.12 41.45 41.75 42.04 41.91 42.78 42.85 42.70 42.86 42.66 43.62

43.31 43.64 43.27 43.45 43.02 42.42 42.81 43.37 43.13 43.24 43.52 43.70 44.17

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UCPB keeps growth trend with 18% higher net income in Q1 u

CPB posted a net income of P 1.04 billion for the first quarter of 2013, 18% more than the P 883.7 million earnings for the same period last year. The bank’s revenue growth was mainly driven by a 51% improvement in non-interest income and the 70% increase in trading and securities gain from Treasury activities at P 829.1 million. Likewise, income from trust operations increased by 42% to reach the P 32.4 million mark. Total loans increased to P 91.1 billion or 16% increase from the same period a year before, with consumer loans growing at a stronger pace of 30% as a result of the bank’s more aggressive stance towards marketing its consumer loan products. Mr. Jeronimo Kilayko, President and Chief Executive officer of the bank, stated: “We have placed a great deal of focus on the

needs of our customers and meticulously worked to provide them with a range of investment products tailored to their requirements. We believe that our close relationship with our customers allow us to customize and respond to their needs accordingly.” The bank’s revenue growth continues to outpace the slight increase in operating expense of P 1.32 billion, a minimal increase of 4.6% over the first quarter 2012. The combined performance of revenue and operating expense components enabled a robust increase in net income. Mr. Kilayko added: “We are focusing on making sure that our relationship with our clients remains strong. as we celebrate our 50th anniversary this month, we want to concentrate our efforts in continuing this growth trend by focusing on our clients’ needs. We have sched-

by the numbers In the first quarter of 2013, PHL’s agriculture industry yielded

P352.5 billion gross value, an increase of

3.3 percent as compared to performance posted during the same period last year. Source: DA

uled a one-stop-shop loan fair on June 1, 2013 at the venice Piazza, McKinley hill. We have partnered with dealers, developers,

and retailers to be able match our clients’ needs with a suitable loan offer for their chosen car, home, or gadget.”

loan portfolio to P 119.7 billion, out-pacing the banking industry’s 16% growth for the year. In support of economic development, the Bank’s loans went to critical sectors of the economy such as power, utilities, infrastructure, wholesale and retail trade, food, agriculture and consumer goods. Supported by the expansion in the Bank’s branch network, its deposits grew by 19% to P 142.4 billion, faster than the banking industry’s 7% growth rate. The growth in business volumes resulted in the 21% growth of the Bank’s total assets to P 259.3 billion. In his management report, Security Bank President and Chief Executive officer Mr. alberto S. villarosa highlighted the unprecedented 72-branch expansion of the Security Bank group in 2012, consisting of 34 new Security Bank branches and 38 branches of Security Bank Savings, the former Premiere Development Bank which Security Bank acquired in February 2012. The total branch network of the Security Bank group at EXHIBIT. Philippine Veterans Bank communications officer Mike Villareal announces the 2012 year-end was 208, up from 136 branches in 2011 year-end. bank’s World War II Travelling Exhibit slated on June 1 to June 12, 2013 at the Annex of SM Mr. villarosa said in his reCity Davao during yesterday’s Club 888 media forum at the Marco Polo Davao. Lean Daval Jr.

port, “We are strengthening and expanding our retail banking segment to make it another major business of the Bank in the medium-term. on its first year of operation, Security Bank Savings, our thrift bank subsidiary, aligned its standards with those of parent Security Bank.” Mr. villarosa reported that despite the faster-than-industry growth rates of loans and deposits and the unprecedented branch network expansion, Security Bank’s financial soundness remained strong. asset quality as reflected in the non-performing loans (NPL) ratio further improved to 0.7% from 0.9% of 2011 year-end, lower than the banking industry average NPL ratio of 1.87% as of December 2012. The Bank’s NPL reserve cover of 256% continued to be higher than the industry average. The Bank’s cost-to-income ratio increased to 42.9% in 2012 from 36.9% in 2011 due to the branch expansion, but this ratio continued to be among the best in the industry. The Bank’s capital adequacy ratios (CaR) remained strong with total CaR of 16.3% and tier 1 CaR of 14.7%.

Security Bank sees growth in retail banking and asset, wealth management

ECuRITY Bank Corporation (PSE: SECB), during its annual stockholders’ meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, informed its shareholders that it delivered sustained financial results in 2012 with an all-time

high net income of P 7.5 billion and industry-best return on shareholders’ equity of 22% and return on assets of 3.3%. The Bank also delivered on its growth objectives, highlighted by the 30% increase in its

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Cassava’s huge potential as 21st Century crop

FAO offers sustainable farming model to meet increased demand

avE and grow, an environmentally-friendly farming model promoted by Fao, can sustainably increase cassava yields by up to 400 percent and help turn this staple from a poor people’s food into a 21st Century crop, Fao said in a statement released last May 28. In a newly-published field guide detailing Save and grow’s applications to cassava smallholder production, Fao noted that global cassava output has increased by 60 percent since 2000 and is set to accelerate further over the current decade as policymakers recognize its huge potential. But using the inputs-intensive approach

pioneered during last century’s green Revolution to boost cassava production risks causing further damage to the natural resource base and increasing the greenhouse gas emissions responsible for climate change. The solution, says Fao, lies in the Save and grow approach which achieves higher yields with improved soil health rather than with the heavy use of chemical inputs. Save and grow minimizes soil disturbance caused by conventional tillage such as ploughing, and recommends maintaining a protective cover of vegetation over soil. Instead of the monocropping normally seen in intensive farming sys-

tems, Save and grow encourages mixed cropping and crops rotation, and predicates integrated pest management, which uses disease-free planting material and pests’ natural enemies to keep harmful insects down, instead of chemical pesticides. Spectacular results The approach has yielded spectacular results in trials organized in viet Nam, where farmers using the improved technologies and practices boosted cassava yields from 8.5 tonnes to 36 tonnes -- an increase of more than 400 percent. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, through training in the use of healthy planting materials, mulching and

intercropping, farmers attending field schools achieved yield increases of up to 250 percent. In Colombia, rotating cassava with beans and sorghum restored yields where mineral fertilizer alone had failed. Cassava is a highly versatile crop grown by smallholders in more than 100 countries. Its roots are rich in carbohydrates while its tender leaves contain up to 25 percent protein, plus iron, calcium and vitamins a and C. other parts of the plant can be used as animal feed, and livestock raised on cassava have good disease resistance and low mortality rates. one reason driv-

ing increased demand for cassava is the current high level of cereal prices. This makes it an attractive alternative to wheat and maize, particularly as cassava can be processed into a high-quality flour than can partially substitute for wheat flour. Food security But, together with its importance as a source of food and food security, cassava also has a range of industrial uses that give it huge potential to spur rural industrial development and raise rural incomes. Cassava is second only to maize as a source of starch and recently-developed varieties produce root starch that

will be highly sought after by industries. Demand for cassava as a feedstock for the manufacture of bioethanol is also growing rapidly. another important consideration is that of the major staple crops in africa, hardy, resilient cassava is expected to be the least affected by advancing climate change. With Save and grow developing countries can thus avoid the risks of unsustainable intensification while realizing cassava’s potential for producing higher yields, alleviating hunger and rural poverty and contributing to national economic development. [Fao]

Davao region to build trading Contribution of forests to food security needs more attention posts for organic products g T

hE Department of agriculture through the local government units will establish organic trading posts in four areas of Davao region. Rowena adlaon, in charge of marketing organic products under agribusiness of Da 11, said the trading posts will be set up in Davao City, Magsaysay in Davao del Sur, Mati City in Davao oriental and Braulio Dujali in Davao del Norte. She said each area was given a P1.5-million funding for the construction of the structure. The money, she said, was already downloaded to the respective LgUs and they are now

into the bidding process. however, adlaon said these areas passed some criteria where they qualified to be recipient of funding support for the construction of the organic trading posts. one of the criteria is that the city or town has organic products that they could market at the trading post. She said the Magsaysay town is now into production of organic rice that is supplied not only in Davao but also in other markets in visayas and Luzon. The other three areas are into producing organic crops like vegetables, she said. Meanwhile, city ag-

riculture office head val Turtur said Davao City is holding an “organic Market Day” every Friday right at the grounds of the city hall where farmers bring their organic produce of vegetables and root crops. “These agri products come from the city’s production areas in Marilog, Baguio, Calinan, Tugbok and Toril,” he said. Turtur said they are strengthening the campaign for organic farming even as Republic act 10068 encourages local government units to promote organic agriculture. allowed by law is the creation of a certifying body for organic

products and Turtur said they are organizing a second party certifying group with members coming from both the private and government sectors. he said they are still finalizing the constitution of the group and will submit their proposal to Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio for review and approval. Turtur also said that they will be designating areas suited for growing organic crops and “this will most likely fall in the watershed areas in Talomo Lipadas and Tamugan Panigan areas”. he said the Tugbok area is where high value crops and fruits are grown. [PNa]

Global confab participants say

ovERNMENTS, civil society and the private sector should ensure and strengthen the contributions of forests, trees and agroforestry systems to food security and nutrition, said participants in the first-ever International Conference on Forests for Food Security and Nutrition held last week in Rome, Italy. globally, millions of people depend on forests for their livelihoods - directly through the consumption and sale of foods harvested in forests, and indirectly through forest-related employment and income generation, forest ecosystem services, and forest biodiversity. Forest foods, such as leaves, seeds, nuts, honey, fruits, mushrooms, insects and other for-

est animals, have been important components of rural diets for millennia. an estimated 2.6 billion people rely on fuelwood, including charcoal, for cooking their food. Incentives The conference participants agreed that small-scale forest producers should be encouraged to strengthen their involvement in agroforestry, tree-growing, small-scale wood processing and the provision of ecosystem services. Microfinance loans to small and medium-sized forest enterprises in many cases have resulted in gains in family incomes and better health, nutrition and quality of life in rural areas, especially when microloans are given to women. [Fao]

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Law, science and safety

hE Court of appeals (Ca) has stopped field trials for the Bacillus thuriengensis (Bt) eggplant in Davao City and elsewhere in the Philippines as it may pose risks to human health and the environment. The apellate Court’s decision in the form of a 25-page decision released last May 17 by the Ca Special 13th Division cited the Filipinos’ right to a healthy environment, saying that the court is mandated to uphold such a right when it is put to risk. The writ penned by Ca associate Justice IsaiasDicdican ordered the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and other government agencies to stop the Bttalong trials. Ca associate Justices Justices Myra garcia-Fernandez and nina Antonio-valenzuela concurred with the decision. The court ruling said that the trials violated the people’s constitutional right to a balanced and healthful ecology. “The field trials of Bttalong involve the willful and deliberate alteration of the genetic traits of a living element of the ecosystem and the relationship of living organisms that depend on each other for their survival, “ part of the Ca decision states. The court castigated the government for failing to adopt sufficient biosafety protocols in conducting the trials, as well as

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Fear of the unknown

aNDID ShoTS - Many private sector economists presumed that it makes harder for other entrepreneurs to join the playing field of business where powerful political clans also have an economic base. Clearly, cronyism and corruption, in particular, rob people of opportunities for enterprise, and there may be reason to discourage prospective capitalists of doing business – otherwise things can horribly go wrong. genetiCALLy-ALteReD FOOD PRoDuCTS – Who cares about genetically-engineered products? Filipino food consumers are now too curious to know about biotechnology. and by the way, what is biotechnology? It is the science of manipulating genetic traits and substances. The products – giant vegetables, tastier flood-proof rice, corn and sea produce, and of course, medicines. What makes the field exceptionally exciting is that biotechnology promises big profits and better life. as a strong growth continued with the adoption of new varieties of disease-resistant crops, biotech products which include drugs become the fastest adopted technology in recent history. Every day, new results of scientific progress are appearing on dinner tables, store shelves and medicine cabinets. Talking of food, dip into a dish of tofu and there’s a good chance it is made from genetically-altered soybeans. But are these genetically-modified marvels really safe to eat or use? or are they foisted on unsuspecting consumers without proper warning? Most consumers including Filipinos have little

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choice in the matter of altered products notably foods. They are, as a matter of fact, unaware that many staples have already been altered or contain altered ingredients. however, scientists and biofood producers say they’re aware of the issues and take them into account in their reviews – the more people know about genetically-modified products, the less fearful they will be. Biotechnology actually is nothing new and looks set to revolutionize not only agriculture and the environment, but medicines as well. In drug development, several bio-engineered medicines have already replaced those with conventional methods notably in the uS and other developed countries. But no nation clings to genetically-altered products as tightly as China. Its pharmaceuticals industry is fast growing and the country needs to produce inexpensive but high-quality medicines in large quantities to cater to its burgeoning population. Pharmaceuticals likewise comprise most of Japan’s biotech products. Many Japanese firms jumped on the bandwagon as early as the 80’s. Its drug division has been reeling in ample but undisclosed profits or yearly sales, a good part of it in biotech. harnessing them has made many types of medicines cheaper and

more widely available. Like for instance, most insulin for diabetics is made by genetically-altered bacteria. human growth hormones, antibiotics and human proteins are also being produced by nature’s “factories.” other drug companies are also making such bio-engineered products as hepatitis vaccines and anti-cancer intervention protein. unfortunately, governments around the world have been slow to regulate genetically-modified products. Many countries including the uS had no labeling laws but require approval of genetic foods and medicines under certain condition such as if the product contains known toxins, allergens or an entirely new substance. These days, it seems barely a week passes without news of some innovation or advance in biotech and the revolution is already happening in asia. all of this contributes to a growing sense of wariness among asian consumers. The bio-engineered drug industry is tipped to be one of the fastest growing in the years to come. Meanwhile, some scientists insist that the social impact is always high on the agenda. They assert that biotech experts cannot do anything without the backing of society. It should involve everyone in the process to eliminate paranoia of the unknown because the fear is bigger than the reality. While doing their routine shopping spree, unknowing Filipino food consumers should now start taking a closer look and carefully examine the foodstuffs they need to purchase. Who knows, a certain favorite food item included in their list is genetically-engineered product?

del Norte and Davao oriental. “Most of the forests here in Davao have been denuded for so many years. It will take so long for them to recover. We like to help farmers and small investors to earn money from this tree investment project,” says Kronberg, who travels between Davao and hamburg working as editor of four german sailing magazines and running a beach resort, hotel and restaurant in Samal island. any small investor who can cough out P500 deposit monthly into Mama Earth’s bank account for 72 months (six years) can be assured of earnings amounting to P320,000 after 12 years, according to Kronberg who had been traveling weekly to his pilot tree project in sitio Bambanon, Cortez town near Tandag, Surigao del Sur to supervise the tree farmers there who already started the first mahogany tree project there by planting nearly 700 mahogany trees. “The beauty of this tree project is that even a coconut tree farmer can continue his own farm while intercropping the mahogany trees in between the rows of his coconut trees,” Kronberg told this writer. From the total sales proceeds of the

“tree investment”, the small investor gets 40% share, while the tree farmer gets 60% share of the income. By himself, the tree farmer cannot afford to finance the tree project, because of the total costs of planting and farm maintenance that include cost of tree seedlings, organic fertilizers, cultivation, farm labor, etc. Mama Earth however advances the expenses of the tree farmer, hopeful to recover its costs from the tree investments. a small investor who wants to sign up and invest in this mahogany tree project is required to put up P2000 as Registration Fee when he or she signs a “Partnership Contract” with Mama Earth Philippines (Mobile 0915 873 1680). the german editor has produced and published an information brochure explaining this tree investment partnership project which will soon be available to the public. “We’re hoping this tree project would stop illegal logging and prevent land-grabbing here in Mindanao when farmers become part of the project,” Kronberg said. a DENR official who works closely with the german editor and environmentalist on this Mama Earth project said the mahogany tree investment project is expected to boost the efforts of the government under its national greening Program, especially with its emphasis on propagating the Philippines indigenous tree species like mahogany that are nearly extinct in this mostly denuded country. (Comments ? Email > tradingpost_ davao@yahoo.com)

Investing in mahogany trees

nveSting in trees isn’t really a new concept especially when you think of tree farmers planting falcatta trees that are bought after five to seven years by a paper mill plant in Bislig, Surigao del Sur--- or farmers growing rubber trees whose latex is bought by rubber processing plants in Makilala, North Cotabato. These tree farmers can earn millions from these trees that help clean our environment that lead to a better global climate--- which was precisely the reason why these trees are included in the government’s national greening Program (ngP). But a german editor Ulli Kronberg of Mama Earth Philippines brought this commercial tree planting concept even farther--- the planting, growing and mass production of Mahogany Trees that include the participation of the people, the general public and anyone who cares about helping the environment. Kronberg has made it even more attractive by allowing people to make an investment in this forest tree project and earning a “return-on-investment” (RoI) after 12 years when the trees are harvested and bought by wood processors. Kronberg, who had been doing Mama Earth tree reforestation projects for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) mostly in Samal Island, Davao del Norte, covering both coastal areas with mangrove trees and barren hillsides with mahogany trees--now want people to join him in reforesting the typhoon-devastated hills and mountains of Compostela valley, Davao

Some cracks in the technocrat cult COMMENTARY By ChryStia Freeland

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Y view for a long time was that labor organizations had become rent-seeking,” he said, using the economics term for groups that specialize in getting a bigger share of the pie rather than making it grow overall. “Now, my view is that, even though we are not transitioning from dictatorship to democracy, you need some labor organizations as a counterweight to business lobbying.” acemoglu and Robinson make the argument at greater length in the paper: “Faced with a trade union exercising monopoly power and raising the wages of its members, most economists would advocate removing or limiting the union’s ability to exercise this monopoly power, and that is certainly the right policy in some circumstances. But unions do not just influence the way the labor market functions; they also have important implications for the political system. historically, unions have played a key role in the creation of democracy in many parts of the world, particularly in Western Europe.” Two other important examples the study dissects are financial deregulation in the united States and privatization in post-Soviet Russia. In both cases, economic reforms that made a lot of sense in the abstract and in terms of economic efficiency had the unintended consequence of strengthening already powerful political interests. as the powerful often do, they overplayed their hand. The result was a political spiral which in the united States helped set off the 2008 financial crisis and in Russia led to the rise of President vladimir v. Putin and his authoritarian regime. This paper reminds us of something important, which critics of the elite often don’t understand or don’t want to understand. In both the united States and in Russia, the reforms which strengthened powerful vested interests didn’t begin as a cunning plot by a wealthy cabal, intent on further enriching itself. Instead, they were endorsed and advocated by today’s high priests, the technocrats, who sincerely believed they were acting in the common good. “What our paper is targeted at is, there is a certain hubristic attitude among economists – we are the queen of the social sciences because we use numbers and data,” said acemoglu, who is a professor in MIT’s department of economics. “But that can ignore the implications of political power.” That reminded me of a Russian oligarch who once told me he had been prepared to pay a bribe to influence the privatization process in his favor. But, he delightedly recalled, he soon discovered that all he needed to do was explain that the policy would further the cause of market reforms in Russia. Then, as he put it, “like little darlings,” the technocrats in charge hastened to put it into action. That’s the big takeaway from the acemoglu and Robinson paper: There is no such thing as pure policy, and we should check our pockets and lock our doors when someone tells us otherwise.

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Ampatuans.. FFROM 2 the 58th murder count in the massacre case on July 22, 2012, 10 months after the Department of Justice found probable cause to file charges on his behalf. only the dentures of Momay were found at the massacre site in Sitio Masalay, Barangay Salman, ampatuan town. But his name and signature were on a list of the media workers who joined the ill-fated convoy that was supposed to file the candidacy of now Maguindanao governor

Esmael Mangudadatu, who was supposed to run against andal Jr. The 58 deaths, including that of 32 media workers, made the massacre the worst case of election-related violence in recent Philippine history and the single deadliest attack ever against journalists and media workers. of the 196 suspects, 106 have been arrested. No one has yet been convicted almost four years after the slaughter.

AFP respects latest US travel warning

hE armed Forces of the Philippines Wednesday said it respects the latest uS travel warning on the country. “We respect the uS Embassy’s issuance of travel advisories to its people who intend to visit the Philippines particularly to the island of Mindanao,” aFP public affairs office chief Maj. Ramon Zagala said. he added it is appropriate for any country to protect and at all times consider the safety and well-being of its people at home or abroad. “With or without this travel warning, the aFP will continue to be firm in our commitment to protect Filipinos and foreign citizens visiting our country,” Zagala stated. “We are vigilant and will continue to monitor the security situation in the country, particularly in Mindanao. our intelligence gathering and network sharing with other

law-enforcement agencies, particularly the PNP, are in place to prevent any untoward incidents that may threaten the peace and stability of our country,” he added. Earlier, the uS Embassy in Manila announced that “a credible threat of a terrorist kidnappingfor-ransom plot against foreigners has been identified in the Zamboanga area on the island of Mindanao.” In view of this, all american citizens residing in or planning to travel to the Zamboanga area were told “to re-evaluate their personal safety situation and consider postponing travel to this area at this time.” uS government personnel already in Zamboanga were likewise directed to relocate to a secure area, while uS government employees planning to travel to Zamboanga were also directed “to defer their travel at this time”. (PNa)

PEACEBUILDING. Christine Vertucci, Mindanao Peacebuliding Institute (MPI) director, promotes the upcoming MPI gathering of Asian Advocates in Davao on June 1, 2013 to tackle various topics such as peacebuilding

and social media during yesterday’s Club 888 media forum at the Marco Polo Davao. Lean Daval Jr.

DTI Davao sets ‘Presyo Diskwento’ caravan

hE Department of Trade and Industry-Davao City Field office (DTIDCFo) will hold a oneday Presyo Diskwento Caravan-Balik Eskwela Edition on May 30, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., at the Sangguniang Panlungsod lobby. The Balik Eskwela Edition of Presyo Diskwento Caravan will offer from 20 per-

cent to 50 percent discounts on school supplies like notebooks, pad papers, pencils, pens, crayons, scissors, bags, shoes, and uniforms. DTI-DCFo Director Teolulo T. Pasawa said the caravan intends to help parents and guardians to have an option where they can buy affordable school supplies as classes

open on June 3. “and we would like to assure consumers that although these products are sold at discounted prices, these are made by reputable manufacturers and surely deliver the required quality,” he said. apart from the school supplies and other school needs, the manufacturers and

distributors joining the caravan will also sell basic commodities like canned fish and pork, bath soap, shampoo, laundry bar, instant noodles, processed milk, and coffee. Pasawa encouraged residents here to avail of the very affordable school essentials and other products at the caravan. (PNa)

In the previous school year, a total of 21,410 classrooms were used in 667 public schools in the region. atillo said the need for additional classrooms was anticipated because they expected an increase in the number of students this school year. Deped 11 is projecting a three percent in population increase in elementary and four percent increase the secondary level. atillo bared that for kindergarten, DepEd projected at least 86,782 students for 2013-2014 compared to 83,782 in the previous year. That’s an increase of 3,000 students or 3 percent. also for this school year, 703,539 students are expected for the elementary level compared to 683,042 last year or an increase of 20,497 or 3 percent.

In the secondary level, 260,654 students are expected compared to last year’s 250,630 or an increase of 10,024 or 4 percent. Meanwhile, atillo said schools affected by typhoon Pablo are still undergoing rehabilitation. “Despite the ongoing reconstruction in these areas, we have prepared temporary classrooms for students and classes will start on June 3,” he explained, adding that double shifting of classes is considered a major remedy in Pablo-stricken areas with conversion of the principal’s office and other facilities, like home economics rooms, will be converted into temporary classrooms. “Despite the shortage of classrooms, delaying the opening of classes is not considered an option,” atillo said.

Classroom shortage.. FFROM 1

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SC TO COMELEC:

Stop naming party-list winners T

hE Commission on Elections has named almost all winners in the party-list race, but the Supreme Court has stopped the poll body from any further “partial proclamations.” The high court on Wednesday ordered Comelec to “cease and desist from proclaiming winners from among the party-list candidates.” The temporary restraining order was issued amid a petition filed by party-list group Senior Citizens, which had been disqualified by the poll body. It came after the Comelec on Tuesday proclaimed 38 winners in the party-list race which will share of 53 seats in Congress. Five seats were left vacant pending the Supreme Court decision on disqualified groups whose names were still included in ballots. Senior Citizens ranked 10th among the party-list groups in the May 13 elections. had it not been dis-

qualified, the group would have been entitled to two seats in the house of Representatives. Poll chief Sixto Brillantes Jr. has meanwhile noted that Supreme Court action on disqualified groups may affect the roster of winners. he particularly noted that top party-list group Buhay, which has been given three Congress seats, may lose on slot. under the law, a group must get 2 percent of the total party-list votes cast to secure at least one seat. The Supreme Court also ordered Comelec to comment on the petitions filed by Senior Citizens within 10 days. The halt order is the latest in a string of Comelec moves bucked by the Supreme Court. It has earlier stopped the poll body from implementing new limits on airtime for political ads and a cap on cash withdrawals during election day. The high court also earlier remanded to Comelec its decision on disqualified party-list groups. [Yahoo!]

ENS of thousands of foreign workers are trying to leave Saudi arabia after the government of the world’s No. 1 oil exporter said they would be forgiven any fees or fines for visa violations such as overstaying or switching jobs. Riyadh is pursuing sweeping labour reform that would tackle domestic unemployment by pushing firms to hire Saudi nationals - who now hold

only about one in 10 private sector jobs - instead of some of its roughly 9 million foreign residents. The disproportion of foreigners in jobs arises, some firms say, from the fact Saudis demand higher wages and are harder to sack than expatriates. other firms, particularly those in fields involving manual labour, say they cannot attract Saudi workers. Earlier this year the kingdom began to crack

Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman Sixto Brillantes gestures during a press conference held recently.

Pinoys, foreign workers, quitting Saudi Arabia T down on the many foreign workers who violated their visa terms with surprise inspections on streets and in company offices, followed in some cases by the deportation of offenders. Saudi arabia, whose total population is 28 million, has long turned a blind eye to the impact of its rigid foreign worker laws, resulting in a huge black market for expatriate labour.

on Tuesday, thousands queued in blazing sunshine outside the main passport office in Riyadh to secure exit visas, with many people saying they had waited in line for more than 24 hours. “I just want to go back to Nepal because my salary is no good - only 600 riyals a month. I came here yesterday afternoon, slept on the ground and didn’t eat anything. But when I got to the front of the line

QUITTING. Illegal immigrant workers wait in line at the Saudi immigration offices at the Alisha area, west of Riyadh May 26, 2013. [REUTERS]

they said my papers were incorrect,” said Dinesh Kumar Sar, 25, a labourer. Local media quoted the spokesman for the Saudi passport office as saying 124,000 people had left the country since early april when the government announced a three-month grace period for illegal workers to rectify their status. [Reuters] ECoNoMIC IMPaCT The economic impact of such a foreign exodus is not yet clear. arab News said on Tuesday that roadworks in Riyadh had been delayed because of a foreign worker shortage. however, economists in the kingdom have previously said Saudi companies tend to overemploy due to the low cost of foreign labour. The kingdom has large numbers of workers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Indonesia, Yemen, Ethiopia and other arab states, many of which benefit from high levels of remittances. Saudi law says expatriates must work for a designated Saudi sponsor in the professional field registered on their residency permit, or iqama. Expatriates brought in to work for Saudi companies often complain they are paid much less than was promised or are denied exit visas by sponsors who hold their passports. Many subsequently

break the law to find work with a better employer. another common illegal practice is the socalled “free visa” system, under which a sponsor allows workers to find alternative employment but charges them a commission to renew their residence permit or seek an exit visa. The Labour Ministry started cracking down on such practices after imposing rules last year to force companies to employ more Saudis, with fines and hiring restrictions imposed on firms that do not meet localisation quotas. Local newspapers on Monday quoted the labour minister as saying the new rules had localised 600,000 jobs so far. In early april King abdullah announced a three-month grace period for workers to rectify their residence status by changing their sponsor or profession without facing the usual penalties. That period will end on July 3, when the Labour Ministry has said it will renew the crackdown. however, many have been unable to switch their sponsor to their current employer or to change their residence papers to show their current profession because doing so would put their company in breach of localisation rules. [Reuters]

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RELENTLESS Pacers cool Heat, level series WIPING FRUSTRATION. Miami Heat coach Eric Spoelstra (left photo below) wipes away sweat after Game 4. Top, Indiana center Roy Hibbert and the Heat’s Chris Bosh jockey for position. (Below right) Lebron James is down on his knees as the Heat lost Game 4 to the Pacers.

NDIaNaPoLIS -- The Indiana Pacers played desperate Tuesday night. They relentlessly attacked the basket, continually won the battle for loose balls, dominated the glass and, yes, turned the tables on Miami yet again. Roy hibbert finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds, Lance Stephenson added 20 points, and the Pacers

closed the game on a 16-6 run to pull away from the defending NBa champs for a 99-92 victory. Just like that, the Eastern Conference finals are tied at 2 and the pressure has swung back to Miami. “We’re never going to give up. We’re relentless,” hibbert said after another big game. “all those guys in there, they believe we can win.

No matter what all the analysts or whoever says anything, they count us out, those guys in the locker room were ready to play and we went out and played our hearts out.” hibbert will get no argument from coach Frank vogel, who challenged his team to bring it or go down swinging. Indiana scored with punch after punch. The Pacers revved up the crowd with an opening 11-0 run, got the heat in foul trouble and answered every challenge Miami posed in a physical game that had bodies flying, tempers flaring

and LeBron James stunned after fouling out of a playoff game for only the second time in his career. Indiana believed this was the only way it could get back into the best-ofseven series after giving home-court advantage back to Miami two nights earlier. The players promised to treat game 4 as if they were playing a decisive seventh game, and it showed. An angry Paul george uncharacteristically smacked the floor after being called for a foul in the third quarter, leading to a technical foul on vogel that seemed to get Indiana refocused. The defense continually contested shots by James and his high-scoring teammates. The fourtime MvP finished with 24 points but was only 8-of-18 from the field. and Indiana reverted to its more typical style, holding a 49-30 rebounding advantage and outscoring Miami 5032 in the paint.

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Davao faces Negros in finals D

UMAgUete City Davao and Negros occidental will go for the prestigious PFF Suzuki u23 National Cup title today at the Perdices Stadium here. In securing their spots in the finals, Negros occidental stunned Iloilo with two brilliant goals in the second half while Davao sent neighbor North Cotabato packing zero to nil with a nail-biting goal during stoppage

time. The other teams which competed for a spot in the semis were Baguio City Fa, Federated Fa of Masbate, Iligan-Lanao del Norte Fa and Zamboanga del Norte-Dipolog Fa. Football fans are in for a treat for as the two teams are fired up to go for the clincher, a source of ride for the Fas and a possible spot in the national team’s u23 roster.

Suzuki Philippines has partnered with the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) to promote the growth of the Filipino football scene in the country, following the good showing of the Philippine National Men’s Football Team in the 2010 aSEaN Football Federation (aFF) Suzuki Cup The PFF Suzuki u23 National Cup is also a springboard towards the

big leagues, as some of the players in the international leagues were once players in various Suzuki Cups. By providing young footballers with a local stage to showcase their talents and fans with a venue to show their support for their home teams, Suzuki Philippines remains committed to the discovering and nurturing football talents in the country.

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hE NCCC Mall Davao hosts this week’s Davao Sportswriters association (DSa) Forum at 10:30 a.m. today at its Bowling, Billiards and Bar (B3) Center, third floor. guests are Sports Development Division of the City Mayor’s office (SDD-CMo) officer-in-charge Pocholo Elegino, Private Schools athletic association (Prisaa) 11 executive director Joaquin “Boy” Sarabia, assumption School of Davao u16 coach Rolly Sancho and Dr. ging Carpio of Philippine association of Rehabilitation Medicine.

Elegino is set to brief DSa members on the upcoming athletes’ Recognition Day slated June 5 at the garden oases Resort while Sarabia tackles recent development on the Davao del Norte’s hosting of the 2014 National Prisaa Championship. Sancho, for his part, is going to share their preparations and expectations on their stint at the National u16 basketball tournament set to open on June 1 in Manila while Carpio is announcing details of the Pharma Run in July. This special edition of the DSa Forum is sponsored by NCCC Mall Davao.

Mulatto mainstay wins MVP award

EaN “Khyrrah” Tuvilla of Mulatto Davao was voted as the Nationals Most valuable Player Female in the 2nd Philippine ultimate Championships national Frisbee tournament held at the alabang Country Club in Manila last weekend. Tuvilla also made the most number of assists as Mulatto Davao finished a respectable over-all seventh place among the 16 teams coming from all over the country. John Paul Bade of Team Cebu was the MvP male. Will Steedman of Sid vicious and oli Chaluyan of Sunken Pleasure were the Finals MvPs. actor Derek Ramsey of Sid vicious made it to the Mythical Seven line-up. Sunken Pleasure of Manila won the Spirit award and emerged champion followed by reigning Daba Daba champion Sid vicious of Manila and the Boracay Dragons as second and third, respectively. Manila Rogers,

Team Cebu and Boracay ultimate made it a 4-5-6 finish. Mulatto led by playing team owners Daisy Jane Cimafranca and Joei Monterola opened up their campaign with a 1110 squeaker over SLEX Manila then demolished Bitag Manila, 11-7. Mulatto, however, bowed to the Boracay Dragons, 7-11 before bouncing back with an 11-4 rout over K3 in the pre-quarterfinal match. But the Boracay Dragons again beat Mulatto, 10-9 in a very exciting quarterfinal match. Mulatto also then lost to Team Cebu, 6-11 before crushing Lasallian ultimate, 114. Lasalllian ultimate settled for 8th place followed by Extreme Dumaguete, Diliman ultimate organization (Duo), acidus, Bitag-Manila, South Side guerrilas (SSg) Davao, gardeners Manila, SLeX Manila and Katipuan Killer Kleats (KKC) Manila in that order.

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eading warehouse shopping chain S&R Membership Shopping is now in davao.

The upscale market retail shopping chain formally opened its seventh outlet in davao City on Tuesday, May 28, along Mcarthur Highway. no less than the bigwigs of S&R and its parent corporation Puregold led by chairman Lucio L. Co and wife Susan Co, S&R president anthony Sy and vice president for operations Kelly eugene Ricks were on hand for the grand opening celebration. davao’s new investing group was welcomed by no less than Mayor Sara duterte Carpio and husband Mans Carpio, and davao City assis-

tant administrator Tristan dwight domingo. S&R’s membership shopping concept has been considered by its officers as “highly successful” and that they are bent on expanding the concept in major cities in the Philippines. The S&R outlet in davao is the seventh branch overall for the warehouse chain which was bought by Puregold last year to the tune of P16.5 Billion. By buying S&R, Puregold thus consolidated its retail business into a publicly listed vehicle catering to all segments. It is evident in the first day of operations of S&R as dabawenyos of different market segments trooped to the new S&R outlet.

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War of Our Fathers exhibit at SM Davao, May 31to June 12 The much–celebrated traveling exhibition, War of our Fathers, is set to do a pit stop in Davao on May 31 at SM City Davao, Annex. The said Veterans Bank World War II exhibit features WW II photographs, maps, artifacts and memorabilia that pay tribute to the patriotism of Filipinos. With the showcase, the Veterans Bank and SM City Davao aim to share to the public, especially the youth sector, what it was like to live in the time of the World War. The collection has extensively travelled throughout the country since 2006 and has been displayed in government offices, museums, schools, and malls on over 40 cities and municipalities. In 2009, it was exhibited at the Nanjing War Memorial Museum in China. The War of our Fathers has received the recognition of several award-giving bodies including the Anvil Awards, Gold Quill Awards, and the PANATA Awards. Most recently, it received an Award of excellence for Communication Management from the 10th Philippine Quill Awards presented by IABC Philippines. Visit the award-winning exhibit at the ground floor of SM City Davao Annex, May 31to June 12. For inquiries, call 297.6998. Like SM City Davao on Facebook or follow @smcitydavao on Twitter for event and promo updates.

Pizza Hut launches newest ‘out of this world’ Cheeseburger Pizza BUrGer or pizza? Pizza hut has come up with the ultimate solution to this perennial problem that has confronted families and friends that eat out, with the touchdown of the Pizza hut’s new Cheeseburger Pizza! Combining the familiar and well loved juicy taste of cheeseburger and the cheese overload appeal of Pizza hut’s pizza, the innovative and unique Cheeseburger Pizza is the most exciting product that burst on the Philippine food scene. The new Cheeseburger Pizza took theatrical center stage at the recent block screening of Star Trek: Into Darkness held at the Gateway Cinema, Gateway Mall Araneta Center. Celebrity guests and media from all platforms were exclusively treated to sample the juicy cheeseburgers nestled in pockets of golden crust around their favorite Pizza hut pizza. everyone was delighted by the pizza’s “space-ship” shape with its 8 edges bulging with luscious burger patties. This certainly added up to the extremely appetizing appeal of the pizza at first glance. Adding to their galactic glee was the realization that Pizza hut’s Cheeseburger Pizza comes in BLT (Bacon Lettuce and Cheese) and BCL (Bacon Cheeseburger Lovers) or with any of your favorite pizza toppings! They weren’t surprised however that Pizza hut would come out with such an innovative concept of “pizza and burger in one” because the company has long been associated with innovative products such as the Stuffed Crust Pizza. The guests likewise raved about the thickness of the crust at the edge of the pizza, which they described as not overwhelming but “just right”. They savored the burger patty stuffing at the edge of the pizza which they pronounced as “simply excellent and out of this world”. The movie and the new Cheeseburger Pizza have some things in common - both are clearly aimed at families, teenage children and yuppies. But if Star Trek: Into Darkness is a movie that is a constant contest between logic and emotion, Pizza hut’s new Cheeseburger Pizza is a mouthwatering “out of this world” conciliation of the goodness of burger and the innovative succulence of the world famous pizza flavors of Pizza hut. Pizza hut’s Cheeseburger Pizza can be also be enjoyed in Big Group dine-in meal bundles such as Family Feast for four at 799 pesos and Party Feast for eight at 1,399 pesos or ordered for delivery through your nearest Pizza hut’s delivery number. Pizza hut’s Cheeseburger Pizza - it’s burger and pizza that can blast your taste buds into the final frontier.

Barrio Bistro: Gastronomical haven in one roof

Barrio Bistro’s Fiesta Overload Pizza.

Comfort has always been associated with food, home and family. filipinos as we are, we are in constant search for an all in one escapade that holds forth all aforementioned factors under one roof. Well, people of Davao, especially in the Damosa area, need not have to go elsewhere. Barrio Bistro at Damosa is now open to cater to your comfort needs – and more. With its sleek and homey ambience, you are sure to have the best time in Barrio Bistro Damosa. Quaint as it may seem, the interior boasts of a sleek familiar feel all around. Complimenting the cool effect of the room is their signature wall adornment that cannot help but make you smile with glee. Not to mention, it makes you appreciate your filipino roots even more. Having opened other branches in the metro, Barrio Bistro has been known to have one of the most delectable choices of dishes in town. from the menu alone, you will surely have a hard time choosing. Thus, let me give you an idea of what to expect when you are in Barrio Bistro. Drinks Their take on the usual iced tea is more than enough to make you sit still and eat. Not overpowering, their House blend Iced tea is just right to the taste even without any food on your palate. Aside from such, they also serve a wide array of carbonated mixed drinks that they concoct from scratch. Pizza Dubbed as cheapest in the metro, their All Day Buy 1 take 1 Pizza is most definitely their EDGE between and amongst the others. Imagine ordering two (2) of their appetizing creations and eating them hot, right off the kitchen, anytime of the day. Isn’t

that something to look forward to? more so, their thin crusted and flavorful pizza could be ordered ‘to go’ and even have it delivered right at your doorsteps. must try is their 3 Cheese Pizza (personal favorite!) with its exquisite blend of cheese and sauce, you are in heaven with every bite. Best eaten hot, the richness of the flavor hits your senses like no other – no exaggeration there. for the meat lovers, try their signature Barrio Bistro fiesta Pizza and have a gastronomical adventure with your palate. overloaded but not soggy, you can never go wrong with this one. Pasta of their many pasta dishes, their Carbonara is but their best. Perfect for health buffs, this pasta dish is light as cotton and creamy like no other. The

Barrio Bistro Garlic Chicken.

Carlo and Christopher with their accomodating staff. Barrio Bistro Damosa is the first of the franchise to actually serve Pica-Pica during happy hours. Yes, the homey feel of the restaurant literally transforms into a pub-like dining area where you can unleash and unwind your workload combination of flavors per- stress and just let loose. fectly fits the interplay of Have your friends and explosions in the mouth family with you during with every bite. Pair it up weekends and experience with any of their drink a whole new take on nightchoices and your all set. life in the metro – the Barrio Bistro Damosa style! Meat Dishes Have a taste of their of the many staples, mouth-watering and Barrio Bistro also has their scrumptious dishes anyown version of the infa- time of the week and remous Baby Back ribs dish awaken your Pinoy taste that is tender like no other. buds all over again. open my companions literally from 10:00 am until 12:00 described how juicy the midnight (2:00 am during meat was and how it was weekends), serving breakfalling off the rack – even fast, lunch, snacks, dinwith just a fork. With or ner and midnight snacks, without a heaping of sauce, Barrio Bistro Damosa is it was cooked and served definitely a gastronomical right. haven in one roof! The plate of Barrio BisDo you want to be a part tro Garlic Chicken is defi- of Davao’s Thursday habnitely something to look it? Send me your recipes, forward to. It was delecta- questions, suggestions and bly crispy and tender. The comments and be featured. garlic added just the right If you are interested, then kick to an already savory email me at leebai@chechicken. Have it plain or froyale.com or visit www. with rice, does not matter, chefroyale.com for more it is already best on its own. recipes. Happy Cooking!

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Outside Tea’amo.

Spicy Pork Cracklings.

Service with a smile.

Cozy cuisine at Tea’amo tImE flows and things in the city change and evolve. This is true especially when it comes to Davao’s dynamic food landscape, and tea’amo is one of those food establishments that are evolving to cater to the varied needs of their clientele.

What started off as a cozy simple milk tea place along tionko Avenue, tea’amo has reinvented itself with new interiors, new drink offerings plus a totally new food menu. The reason for its change is primarily due to the owners heading to the call of what their customers were looking for and that is something to eat. on their food menu were eight new main courses, pasta and snacks and I was lucky enough to be given a chance to taste each and every main course at tea’amo on a recent food tasting event. The food at tea’amo is decent and is really home-style comfort food, nothing fancysmansy here, just honest-togoodness cozy and familiar dishes prepared with lots of heart. top of my must try list is their Spicy Pork Cracklings. I love my pork, and to have it deep fried with slivers of chilli and a vinegar dip was sheer heaven. I wanted to love the Curry tilapia with mango Cilantro Salsa but the tilapia was not crispy anymore when it was served, maybe they can try to butterfly or fillet the fish to get it nice and crispy. tea’amo’s Adobo festival is also another nice take on family-style cuisine. The pork was tender and well-seasoned with the familiar set of spices,

the pickled cucumber on the side added some refreshing acidity to the richness of the adobo. People who love creamy dishes can opt for the Creamy Chicken which is similar to chicken a-la-king but served with crispy friend kangkong leaves. The texture of the kangkong makes the dish more vibrant and adds texture to an already familiar dish. After the main courses, we had to have dessert (what is a meal without some sweetness in the end right?). for tasting we had an oreo stuffed chocolate crinkle (chocolate in chocolate) and some chocolate bars paired with tea’amo’s famous pearl teas which made for a delicious end to the meal. Follow me on Twitter or Instagram @kennethkingong for more foodie finds, travel tips and happenings in, around and beyond Durianburg.

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oMEBoDY please call the fire station, Bong go is on fire again. The streak-shooting go is at it again on Monday night ripping the cords with 56 points, 48 of those coming from downtown as vMo’s scoring machine once again had a field day in the scoring front. Well, no one else would complain but the scoring official whose ledger ran out of space for go’s hot night where the vMo cagers dismantled DCPo 116-90 in the Phoenix above 36 basketball tournament at the Davao City Recreation Center. In the first half alone, go had 9 triples as he went to the locker room with already 31 markers across the ledger. Not yet done for the night, the wily executive assistant of

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