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PULLER. A young boy enjoys pulling a styrofoam made into a floating platform for his playmates in the sea just off Magsaysay Park in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

Mao nay dangatan kung magbinuang...

2 killed in shootout CONVERSATION. These two persons with disability (PWD) are engaged in serious conversation in the sun’s scorching heat along San Pedro Street in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

By EJ DOMINIC FERNANDEZ

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WO alleged extortionists were killed in a shootout with intelligence Division officers of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) along Diversion Road, barangay Panacan yesterday.

One of the suspects was an army reservist, Private First Class Gerandy Cabardo of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) who carried a licensed firearm, while the other was identified as Tanny Tan Jr., an employee of the Philippine Japan Active Carbon (PJAC) in Malagamot, Panacan.

According to reports from the DCPO, a certain businessman of barangay Ilang called up the authorities regarding an extortion letter delivered by the suspects reportedly from kumander Parago of the New People’s Army (NPA) asking for P500,000.

The Intelligence Division officers planned an entrapment operation, but the suspects sensed a setup after grabbing the money, which resulted to a shootout.

DCPO chief, Senior Supt. Ronald dela Rosa said the suspects were identified by victims of holdups in LBC Lanang.

“We will show their pictures to other victims in the city, especially business owners to identify them,” he said. ”We will conduct a background check on both the suspects.”

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2 DTI further strengthens 6 cacao industry ‘I’ll be much better’ 12 - LeBron Score: 311 violators, 171 guns confiscated

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Honeymoon is over , but…

10,000 contractuals to undergo scrutiny

By EJ DOMINIC FERNANDEZ

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ONTRACTS of 10,000 government employees working under job orders and contract services will end on June 30, even as there are 391 plantilla positions to ber filled at the city, according to the Human Resource and Management Office (HRMO).

HRMO head, Erwin Alparaque, bared during the iSpeak forum yesterday that the 10,000 job orders and contract service employees need to reapply and will be re-evaluated

on the basis of requirements and qualifications.

Alparaque did not say how many of the 10,000 will be retained or if the number will increase, because that is the discretion of mayor-elect, Rody Duterte, in accordance with Civil Service rules and regulations. The outgoing mayor, Sara Duterte, has no more authority to appoint government employees, he said.

“These workers will not be terminated imme-

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JOBS. Human Resource and Management Office (HRMO) chief Erwin Alparaque reveals that 10,000 government employees working under job orders and contract services will be jobless after June 30, while 391 plan-

tilla positions in the city hall are waiting to be filled. Photo taken during yesterday’s I-Speak media forum at the city hall in Davao City. Lean Daval Jr.

“Brigada” payments not allowed--Deped

Gun ban ends

Score: 311 violators, T 171 guns confiscated

By CHE PALICTE

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Y the time the Commission on Elections (Comelec) gun ban was lifted last Wednesday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Region 11 reported that a total of 311 violators were apprehended regionwide and charged accordingly.

Police Sr. Supt. Perpetuo Macion, head of PNP 11 Regional Operations and Plans Division told Edge Davao that their data are based on implementa-

tion dates as of 12:00 a.m. January 13 to 11:59 p.m. June 12.

The areas where the violators were apprehended were Regional Headquarters (RHQ) – one arrest; Davao City 159 violators (six still at large and four killed during apprehension), Davao del Norte 54 (four killed), Davao del Sur 45 (two still at large), Davao Oriental 16 (one at large and one killed), and Compostela Valley 36 (two killed).

The firearms confiscated numbered 171, of which 62 were high-powered (HP) and 109 low-powered (LP).

The firearms were confiscated in the following areas: RHQ one LP, Davao City 49 (nine HP and 40 LP), 42 in Davao del Norte (12 HP and 30 LP), 27 in Davao del Sur (eight HP, 19 LP), 16 Davao Oriental (seven HP, nine LP), 36 in Compostela Valley (26 HP and 10 LP).

Also confiscated were 141 bladed weap-

ons and 42 various types of explosives.

Already filed were 134 cases in connection with the violations.

Macion told Edge Davao that the PNP will continue with their checkpoint operations but it will no longer be under the Comelec.

“If we can apprehend those who are carrying unlicensed firearms or having questionable documents they will be charged with illegal possession of firearms, ” he explained.

he Department of Education (Deped) has confirmed that parents are not required to give any amount of money in lieu of their participation in Brigada Eskwela activities.

The confirmation was made following reports that some parents with children enrolled in the Buhisan Elementary School in Tibungco, Davao City were made to pay amounts of money if they fail to join the brigade last May 20-25.

A parent of a fourth grader in the school (whose name she didn’t divulge) told Edge Davao that some parents paid P100.00 each for not attending the activity.

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Cacao players targeting 100,000-MT for 2020

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DEAD END. The body of alleged extortionist and robbery suspect Pfc. Gerandy Cabardo is seen sprawled on the ground after a fatal encounter with operatives in Sun City, Panacan, Davao City yesterday. Cabardo’s companion, one Tanny Tan Jr., was also killed in the incident (see story). Lean Daval Jr.

Brigada Eskwela is a nationwide voluntary effort which started in 2003, bringing together teachers, parents and the community to do clean up and repairs in public schools to prepare the facilities for the June school opening.

Undertaken in all public schools every third week of May or two weeks before classes begin, it is participated in by private organizations, individuals, national and local government agencies, local businesses, and international organizations and foundations, among others.

The volunteers paint classrooms, repair furniture, and clean the

VER 60 cacao industry players in the Philippines will gather at the Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao for the twoday National Cacao Industry Cluster Convergence on June 13-14 to come up with a strategy to hit the 100,000 metric-ton-production by 2020 as their contribution to the global shortfall of one million metric tons.

According to the Davao Region Cacao Industry Action Plan report from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the major suggested strat-

egies are 1) Industry strengthening, expansion, and promotion; 2) Easy access to high yielding and pest/disease resistant variety of cacao seedlings; 3) Improvement of farm productivity level to 1.5 metric tons per hectare MT/ha; 4) Strengthening market linkage and promotion; 4) Promote more value additions along the value chain.

For the first strategy, the National Cacao Industry Cluster Convergence event is one way to strengthen the industry, along

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SPES grantees conclude summer job with a bang T

HE first batch of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) grantees in the province concluded their success-

ful summer job by showcasing their talents and skills in the fun-filled culmination program.

After spending their vacation meaningful-

MUG PRINTS. (L-R) Asst. Prov’l Administrator and PIO Romulo Tagalo, CPA James Michael Polistico, LMDD Chief Gloria Pamugas check the mug prints

In Koronadal City

512 applicants hired during Independence Day job fair

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total of 512 job applicants were “hired on-the-spot” by various local and overseas employers during the Kalayaan or Independence Day job fair held in nearby Koronadal City on Wednesday.

Dominica Millan, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)South Cotabato provincial director, said Thursday such figure comprise about 40 percent of the 1,269 residents from various parts of Region 12 that participated in the job fair.

The activity highlighted the region’s celebration of the 115th year of the country’s independence.

The fair, which was organized by DOLE Region 12 as part of the nationally-coordinated Kalayaan job fair series, was held at the Gaisano Grand shopping mall in Koronadal City.

Millan said 1,027 job seekers registered and applied for available local jobs while 242 others sought overseas work opportunities.

She said 442 of the applicants were immediately

hired for skilled and professional job placements locally and 65 for abroad.

“Those who were hired on-the-spot were already advised by their employers to immediately report for work,” she said.

The official said the total on-the-spot hires in Wednesday’s Kalayaan job fair surpassed the 411 recorded during the pre-Labor Day job fair held at the same venue in late April.

She attributed the increase to the accessibility of the venue and the holding of the event during a declared special non-working holiday.

Millan said that aside from the job fair, several attached agencies of DOLE also set their kiosks at the venue to provide advices to job seekers and other interested residents.

She said among them was the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA), which offered job seekers with alternatives regarding the appropriate skills to pursue so they can easily get hired in the next fair. [MindaNews]

ly, the grantees had the time of their lives participating in the SPES Face Off that featured mind games, parlor games, poster-making contest,

recylo-techno contest, and a dance showdown.

Fashion jewelries and custom-printed mugs and ball pens made by the students, as output of

their livelihood training, were also put on display at the event.

Livelihood Management Development Divisin (LMDD) Chief Gloria Pamugas said the activity was held to allow the grantees to loosen up after 20 days of grueling work in various offices in the province.

“This is an opportunity for them to unwind and socialize with their fellow SPES grantees before going back to their rigorous academic life,” she said.

Ache Bulair, 17, said her participation in the culmination event has helped take her inhibitions away, as she also learned the value of teamwork.

Bulair, who is now on her third year as a SPES baby, was ever grateful not only for the chance of earning some money for her enrolment, but also for the gainful experience of rendering actual work in several government offices.

“This truly is a special

journey for me as a student,” said the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education sophomore at the University of the Philippines-Tagum Campus.

Certified Public Accountant James Michael Polistico, who was once a SPES baby and a successful scholar of the province, challenged the students to dream big, aim high, hit the mark and make a difference.

“Dreaming is unlimited,” said Polistico, who is now employed as Internal Auditor of the now billionaire Tagum Cooperative.

Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9547, the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte implemented the SPES program to help some 200 poor but deserving students pursue their education this year.

The students will receive a salary of P250 per day, where 60 percent of which was shouldered by the province and the rest by the Department of Labor and Employment.

[Noel Baguio]

session’s question hour that all the legislative department and Governor Rodolfo del Rosario wanted was to know the real situation of the Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative (Daneco) and find solution to the problem for the good of the member-consumers in Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley.

Daneco has been

wracked with two factions, comparatively called now as Daneco- NEA (National Electrification Administration) and Daneco-CDA (Cooperative Development Authority) fighting it out in courts and in their separate operations and collection activities for legitimacy and dominance for more than a year now.

“We are the one that is legal for being under

the regulatory and disciplinary powers of NEA,” said Gregorio Ybanez, chairman of the board of directors of Daneco-NEA. He ruled out suggestions of several board members for a compromise and instead charged Daneco-CDA’s officials to account for the millions of collection they made and remit these to Daneco-NEA. [PNA]

of ComVal are helpless),” stressed Agustina B. Alburo of Barangay Tubo-tubo, Monkayo, Compostela Valley.

She said these programs have helped a lot of poor families in sending children to school, in buying food and obtaining other basic necessities.

“Ipadayon ang kalamboan dili ang isyu sa kaatbang (Onward with progress, no to issues of detractors).”

She admits they now have a place to live but their livelihood is not yet assured. They will continue to strive and trust in

the Lord. They have now started tending vegetable gardens though. Agustina’s husband Miguel serves as a Barangay Utility Worker and they have nine children. Their family is a Pantawid Pamilya grantee.

Rosepe B. Rea of Purok 6 Barangay Pasian insisted that it’s not right to discontinue government efforts since Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries still have lots of unmet needs such as food and education of children whose parents are unemployed.

“Ipadayon usab ang paghatag og dugang mga

semilya sa lubi, saging ug uban pang matanom sa kabukiran. Ilabina na karon nga nahurot gayod ang among mga tanum tungod sa Bagyong Pablo.

Aron adunay panginabuhian ang matag miembro. Aron dili lamang sila magsalig sa tabang (Continue also providing coconut and banana seedlings and other planting materials especially now that all our crops have been wiped out by the typhoon.

So that each member is productive and will not solely rely on the assistance).” [DSWD/Carmela Cadigal-Duron]

made by the SPES grantees, during the DavNor SPES culmination program at the Bulwagan ng Lalawigan. [Ondoy Laguitao]

DavNor dads inquire status of two fighting electric coops T HE Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Davao del Norte has managed to have the two sets of board of directors and management officials of two conflicting electric cooperatives see eyeto-eye to answer issues during its regular session yesterday.

Presiding officer Vice Governor Victorio Suaybaguio Jr said during the

Gov’t services: Hope for poor families

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PADAYON ang mga programa sa gobyerno tungod kay nanginahanglan pa gyud sa tabang sa DSWD o uban pang ahensya ilabina karon nga gibagyohan mi. Nagkinahanglan mi og panabang kay wala nami panginabuhian.

Kung wala ang suporta sa panggamhanan walay mahimo ang katawhan sa ComVal nga gibagyohan (Pursue government programs because we still need help from DSWD and other agencies especially now that a typhoon hit us. Without government support, the people

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DTI further strengthens cacao industry for inclusive growth T

WET SOCKS. A merchandising store employee inspects wet socks which she earlier hung outside the establishment to dry along R. Magsaysay Avenue, Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

HE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Davao Region is intensifying its campaign among cacao industry stakeholders in a bid to achieve a more inclusive growth.

DTI’s national champion for cacao Engr. Edwin O. Banquerigo, who is also the Provincial Director of DTI-Davao del Norte, said the industry offers vast opportunities for a lot of people, from the famers to the traders.

“When we say inclusive growth, which is being bannered by President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, it means that in achieving growth or development, everyone feels it. In this case, the businessmen down to the farmers will reap the benefits of industry development,” he said.

Banquerigo said the consistent increasing demand for cocoa in the international trading arena, which is not only

processed nowadays as pure chocolate but also as a major ingredient for other non-food products like those used in spas and beauty regimens, is one main attribute which makes everyone in the industry to be optimistic.

There is simply no substitute for chocolate.

The Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Indonesia are the top three cacao-producing countries in the world with the latter having over 1.6 million hectares of its land planted with cacao.

Meanwhile, the annual production capacity of the country is only pegged at 10,000MT, of which 75 percent is produced in the Davao Region.

“By year 2020, it is projected that the world will experience a shortfall of 1,000,000 MT from the projected demand. Thus, we really have to increase our production to keep up with the growing demand,” he said.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF DAVAO CITY

NATIONAL HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION (NHMFC) Mortgagee, -versus-

LITA A. PARAS

EJF-REM CASE NO. 14, 235-13 Mortgagor/s.

x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the above-mentioned mortgagee against LITA A. PARAS with postal address at Ciudad De Esperanza, Lot 37 Blk.23 Cabantian Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of 11/29/2012 amounted to Php752,727.55, Philippine Currency, plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of Regional Trial Court, Davao City; the undersigned will sell at public auction on June 28, 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-239758 “ A parcel of land xxx (Lot 37, Blk. 23xxx) situated in Barangay Cabantian; City of Davao, Island of Mindanao xxx. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN (167) SQUARE METERS, more or less xxx.”

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

That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on July 26, 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 14, 2013.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:

Noted by:

(SGD.) NICOLAS L. SUMAPIG Sheriff IV

(SGD) ATTY. EDIPOLO P. SARABIA, JR. Clerk of Court VI & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff 6/14,21,28

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Camella celebrates Father’s Day

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S a tribute to the man of the family, Camella rolls out a Father’s Day celebration promo on Saturday at its landmark condo development, Camella Northpoint.

Gift certificates are at stake for those who will make reservations on Saturday, offering a buffet dinner for two at the Grand Regal Hotel, a bottle of wine,

and a chance to play at PAGCOR on Father’s Day, June 16.

Dads will also be pampered with a relaxing massage at the Camella Northpoint kiosk, open also to all walk-in prospective buyers.

Making the treats for fathers more exciting, Camella will also feature a bartender who will demonstrate how to mix drinks and

will serve his concoctions to any dads in the audience. Fathers can also have fun with their kids in the soccer table games where prizes await the winners.

“Homebuyers can make Father’s Day extra special by making reservations for their new home in any of our communities, all of which will have promos for this special day,” said

Major Homes launches ‘condormitel’ concept I N the crowded local real-estate market, innovation is what sets one apart from other property developers. Major Homes is one such innovative new developer that offers a pioneering residential concept called Space—transforming the usual city condominium concept into a more practical investment opportunity and redefining the typical dormitory experience of students and workers in the health and BPO fields.

Major Homes calls it the “condormitel”—a development with all the

advantages of a condominium, dormitory and hotel all rolled into one.

Introduced last year, Major Homes’ Space condormitel series features fully furnished units designed as comfortable dorm rooms with a minimum of three beds and a study desk. The buildings are strategically located in key urban areas of commerce, school and transport. Space especially provides condo buyers with a strong rental opportunity as a form of investment.

The first Space condormitel was built in San

Marcelino in Manila, near Adamson University. Its follow-up project was set close to another urban spot—the LRT-1 Station on Romualdez corner Sylvia streets in Ermita, Manila. With the success of both developments, a third instalment dubbed Space Taft has recently been launched. Space Taft is positioned along Taft Avenue’s university area, where top academic institutions like Philippine Women’s University, De La Salle University, College of St. Benilde, St. Scholastica’s College and UP Manila are located.

amid a weak economic backdrop. Two other major international credit rating firms, namely Standard and Poor’s (S&P) and Moody’s, still rate the country one notch below investment grade but are expected by analysts to soon follow suit.

According to Fitch Ratings, this recent move is the result of a strong external balance sheet, relatively high GDP growth rate, practical fiscal and mon-

etary policies, and good governance. Remittances continue to be the anchor of the Philippine economy, which grew by 6.6 percent in 2012 and proved resilient amid the turbulence in the global economy. Remittances rose 6.3 percent to $21.3 billion and accounted for 8 percent of the GDP in 2012. This led to a strong net external creditor position, which means that dollar inflows outpace dollar payments overseas.

Real-estate sector expected to gain from economic boom

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HEN Fitch Ratings announced that it upgraded the country’s sovereign credit rating to “BBB-” from “BB+”, the country emerged on the global radar for investments and legitimately became an investment hot spot. This long-awaited but well-deserved recognition represents a vote of confidence for the Philippines, which continued to post staggering growth rates

Anna Mae dela Pena, Camella Davao Marketing Head.

Buyers of Camella Northpoint can avail of a very low reservation fee of P10,000, outright discounts of as much as P200,000, and monthly down payments of as low as P17,000. Camella will also sweeten the deal with very flexible financing terms and extended down payment

terms.

“Not only that, we are also throwing in exciting giveaways to our buyers, and free interior design for studio units,” said dela Pena, adding that Ready-for-Occupancy units are available for those who cannot wait to make Northpoint their home.

The Father’s Day promo also includes Camella’s masterplanned communities Cerritos in Mintal and Camella Davao in Communal, Buhangin, where homebuyers can avail of ready-for occupancy units, flexible financing terms, extended down payment terms, and reservation fee as low as P7,500.

When homebuyers make their reservations, they can also select from any of the upgrade promo that will be tied with their purchase.

This promo offers free upgrading of the kitchen, storage, appliance, exterior, or fence.

The upgrade is an add-on to the normal house and lot package and is totally free, no additional charges. A kitchen upgrade can

mean additional cabinets or gas range, while a storage upgrade means additional cabinets or bedroom paint of the homebuyer’s preferred swatches.

The appliance upgrade can be free basic appliances in the living or dining area, or an air conditioning unit, while the exterior and fence upgrade can be basic landscape plus mailbox and installation of a free fence, respectively.

“The upgrade promo is like dressing up a portion of their house— for free. Certificates of their chosen promo will be given during reservation of their home or unit. When they move in, the upgrade will have been done already,” said dela Pena.

All these Father’s Day treats will be offered only this Saturday, June 15, at Camella Northpoint. Inquiries are welcome at Camella offices in Delgar Bldg., JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, telephone 295-3973. For more on Camella, check outwww. camella.com.ph, like “Camella Official” on Facebook and follow “@CamellaOfficial” on Twitter.

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She’s always a woman

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HERE are some lines in that old Billy Joel classic “She’s always a woman” that will remind us in some ways of outgoing Davao City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio.

Mayor Sara formally began lowering the curtain on her otherwise memorable run as Davao City’s first ever elected lady mayor when she delivered her final state of the city address (SOCA)—not necessarily her swan song, more of a valedictory address of a single term mayor who will be etched in the city’s history as an unbridled, feisty, and determined leader.

First stanza—“She can kill with a smile, she can wound with her eye…”

Yes, Mayor Inday packs a kind of smile that can easily arrest one from a state of failure and cause one to act to a situation that the job requires. How many people in the city government as well as line agencies were awakened from a slumbering state of complacency into animated and fruitful productivity?

Second stanza—“She can lead you to love, she can take you or leave you…”

Her term began with a calamity that tested to the hilt her resiliency and decision-making. She was caught off-guard by 31 dead and hundreds homeless, the task of relocating flood

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victims all of a sudden falling on her shoulders was far too heavy for a newbie. When her patience was put to a litmus test after a sheriff defied her plea to stay the demolition of squatters’ shanties while she attended to the plight of flood victims elsewhere, Mayor Inday buckled under pressure, blew her top when her emotions got the better of her.

She would soon apologize.

Third stanza—“but she’ll bring out the best and the worst you can be…”

Throughout her tenure as chief executive of Davao City, Mayor Inday brought out the best in her people. She put up her own team in the executive department division and stood by them even when they were underfire. However, she did not spoil her team like brats. She also got rid of some, albeit sans publicity. But those who tested her patience to the max sooner than later regretted having messed up with her.

And for the fourth and last stanza—“…and she can’t be convicted she’s earned her degree…”

Mayor Inday has proven to be a no-nonsense leader. Some people may say, “she’s still her father’s daughter” -- but at the end of the day, it will still be her word that will reign as gospel.

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Dengue prognosis and prevention

AINTAINING SUFFICIENT LEVEL OF PUBLIC INFORMATION ABOUT DENGUE – Many people, patients in particular know the feeling a searing aching muscles and joints, severe headache, gnawing feeling and deliriously high fever, the kind of pain that doubles you over. It could be the dreaded dengue fever also known as breakbone fever or hemorrhagic fever (DHF).

If so it was a viral disease transmitted

by Aedes mosquitoes notably the Aedes Aegypti specie. These tenacious insects exist and stay in stagnant water or any pool of water there is.

The rainy season has finally come and as usual produced a bumper crop of mosquitoes making for a very buggy wet months. The bad news: ailment caused by mosquito bites are fact of life and as parents of growing children notably those who are studying will tell you that the way to treat them is to closely observe precautionary measures. And the good news: whether you are concerned about dengue, malaria or just want to enjoy the outdoors bite-free, there are variety of products that promise to fight mosquitoes. There are traps that emit carbon dioxide, coils, candles and insect repellant sprays and cream. To protect the entire school yard from mosquitoes, there is a promising option used by health authorities – fogging operation.

Latest report indicated that in Davao Region alone, the number of dengue cases increased by as much as 63% and death toll reaches 31. Dengue affected the health of a lot of people particular-

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ly children.

The Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (RESU) of the Department of Health (DOH XI) recorded 4, 916 dengue cases from January to June this year and the death toll in the region are mostly children aged from 5 to 9 years old. The death of several patients in different public and private medical facilities around the region, not to mention similar cases all over the country actually is cause for alarm. Health officials admitted there are still other hospitals in the region that have not yet reported the occurrence of dengue cases, which may increase the recorded figures.

In the past few months, health officials notably in Davao City investigated a reported dengue outbreak in many remote areas. Most cases were determined to be related to dengue after many suspected occurrence were tested positive of the debilitating mosquito-borne virus. Furthermore, health officials noted that an increase in dengue cases during the second and third quarter of the year since this is the start of the rainy season.

The pressure right now is on health authorities and other concerned agencies to find quick, reliable method to protect the public from getting inflicted with the

deadly dengue virus.

The DOH likewise explained that children are the most vulnerable to dengue because it is not easy for parents to keep on attending to their children while they are playing outdoors. Therefore the best way to avoid dengue is to have no mosquitoes in all areas especially in the urban centers including slum districts and squatter colonies. In Davao City for example, the big challenge for officials and health experts will be to maintain a sufficient level of information and news dissemination to inform and remind the public about the dangers caused by the dengue virus. They have to emphasize the importance of observing preventive measures while ensuring that every surroundings in all places in the city should always remain clean to prevent from becoming a breeding ground of mosquitoes.

The concern over the dreaded dengue virus might be a test case of what’s to come during the long rainy months.

Health officials believe that by adopting protective procedures could somehow reduce at least the death risk. Another method is to closely monitor the dengue scare and make an update to keep people always on the alert. Aside from treatment, prognosis and prevention measures, the all-out campaign against dengue such as the DOH-inspired four o’clock habit – “stop’ look and listen” theme and other related drive initiated by the city government are similarly intended to protect public health and welfare.

The ‘secrecy industrial complex’

ROM drone strikes to eavesdropping to torture, the American public is not allowed to know the rules and results of U.S. counterterrorism policies.

At the same time, a sprawling secrecy industrial complex does. More than 4.9 million Americans now have government security clearances. Another 1.4 million have “top secret” clearance.

As always, politics lies beneath the surface. For a Democratic or Republican president, another major terrorist attack in the United States would be politically devastating. Erring on the side of overzealous counterterrorism and under-zealous disclosure is smart politics.

But as Obama himself argued in a speech two weeks ago, the time has come for the United States to move forward. A “perpetual war,” he said, ”will prove self-defeating, and alter our country in troubling ways.” So will perpetual fear and perpetual secrecy.

The post-2001 rise of private contractors like Snowden must end as well. Major U.S. civilian government agencies — from the CIA to State Department — have become dependent on contractors to operate.

Instead of increasing the size of government, the Bush administration made contractors a cornerstone of the

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(Conclusion) American counterterrorism effort.

Today, the federal government pays contractors $300 billion a year, according to the Project on Government Oversight, a watchdog group. Many are believed to operate in intelligence agencies.

“The government workforce has pretty much stayed the same over the last 30 to 40 years,” Scott Amey, the group’s general counsel, told Reuters on Monday. “But we’ve supplemented that with a contractor workforce that has grown dramatically.”

Contracting has become a huge profit center for defense contractors and Wall Street alike. Snowden’s firm, Booz Allen, was purchased by the Carlyle Group in 2008. Last year, 99 percent of the Booz’s $3.8 billion in revenue came from government contracts.

The rise of Booz and Carlyle is part of a broad, long-term shift of money, talent and authority from the public sector to the private sector. The National Security Agency, Central Intelligence Agency and Defense Intelligence

Agency, for example, all rely heavily on contractors to operate. Roughly 480,000 — one-third of the 1.4 million people with security clearances — are contractors.

Neither government nor the private sector is perfect, but they function differently. Government is inherently cautious and bureaucratic. The private sector focuses on efficiency and speed.

Wherever possible, secrets and core government functions should remain in the hands of government agencies, not for-profit companies.

Yes, certain details of our counterterrorism operations must remain secret. And our elected leaders may be telling the truth when they say the NSA’s surveillance procedures are strictly limited. But our September 11-inspired culture of secrecy — where terrorists lurk in every corner — is overblown.

Redacted versions of FISA rulings, the Senate report on torture and descriptions of American drone strikes can be released without endangering our security.

Government’s most feared powers — from execution to imprisonment to spying on its citizens — must be transparent and tightly controlled. Washington must answer to the public, not tell Americans it knows best.

VANTAGE POINTS

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Democracy’s death greatly exaggerated ANALYSIS

BY JOHN LLOYD

(1st of two parts)

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he End of History and the Last Man is 21 years old this year. The book of that name, by Francis Fukuyama, has, in the view of many, matured badly. Published in 1992, it was much lauded for its view that, with the collapse of communism in the Soviet bloc, liberal democracy and free markets were the only long-term politics and economics for the globe.

After 9/11, the disparagements came quickly. The terrorist attacks were held to show that history may have paused, but it had reignited with a vengeance. Clearly, there were other powerful forces in the world than the “inevitable” liberal democracy; sharply different ideologies were alive, well and seeking power by any means.

Fukuyama was seen as a man of the right, though he is quite heterodox: he endorsed Barack Obama in 2008, and has recently said that the German social democratic model is better for workers than the U.S. free enterprise one. He has not given up thinking freely, and though he has modified his views, he has not abandoned them.

Shouldn’t he, though? A tour of the contemporary world reveals much that would give Fukuyam-ists pause. Democracy of any kind is often a corrupt façade when it’s not missing altogether.

The Syrian conflict appears to be swaying to the advantage of President Assad, as the city of Qusair in Western Syria was retaken by government forces. Determined oppression, for which the Fukuyama thesis left little room, remains a regime’s possible response. Syria still has powerful friends and every chance of victory.

China is not in the Syrian brutality league, but the world’s largest state will remain a one-party, authoritarian bastion. (No matter that Barack Obama described talks at the end of last week between him and the Chinese President Xi Jinping as “terrific.”) China’s Communist Party is likely to remain authoritarian, its leaders fearful of class and ethnic divisions. But without the checks and balances that a functioning, recognized and legal opposition offers, there is nothing but the consciences of its leaders to stop a descent into bloodshed, should a strong challenge to monopoly rule arise.

Nor do many of the new democracies offer compelling models. The Egyptian government of President Mohamed Morsi has disillusioned both the country’s liberals who saw in the fall of President Hosni Mubarak a springtime of the nation. It is not (yet?) a tyranny, but its general drift is towards the religious intolerance which is the legacy of the Muslim Brotherhood, the latter providing one part of Egypt’s ruling class — the military, as before, providing the other.

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GOOD LAUGH. Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio enjoys a good laugh while talking to acting city administrator Zuleika Lopez shortly before delivering

OTABATO CITY-- An official of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Wednesday said they are not happy with the slow pace of peace talks with the Philippine government.

MILF First Vice Chairman Ghazali Jaafar told ABS-CBN News Cotabato that this is one of the messages they would like to impart to the government peace panel through the Malaysian facilitator, who visited Camp Darapanan a week ago as part of a backdoor channel between the government and MILF. During the visit, Jaafar said the facilitator handed to them the government’s proposal on power and wealth sharing, and normalization, which are all still points of discussion

in the coming 38th round of exploratory talks.

The formal negotiation was supposed to take place right after the elections but up to this day, Jaafar said both panels have not yet decided when to resume the talks.

He also said the the proposal given by the government still needs to be read and reviewed by the MILF leadership.

Meanwhile, the long wait has also already caught the attention of some civil society organizations in Mindanao.

Abdulbasit Benito of the Consortium of the Bangsamoro Civil Society questioned what has kept the GPH-MILF talks at bay despite announcements that both will be meeting again after the midterm polls.

ORONADAL CITY-Proponents of the genetically modified eggplant or Bt Talong will ask the Court of Appeals (CA) to reconsider its earlier decision stopping further field trials of the transgenic crop in the country.

Dr. Rex Victor Cruz, University of the Philippines-Los Baños (UPLB) Chancellor, said they are

currently exhausting all legal options to reverse the CA decision and allow further field trials and research on the crop to push through.

Kabacan in North Cotabato was among the seven sites across the country chosen for the multi-location trial of Bt Talong, a variety resistant to the fruitand-shoot borer.

Bt Talong’s field trial

in the town commenced in March last year within a confined experimental site inside the University of Southern Mindanao.

Davao City was also part of the multi-location trials but the city government ordered a stop to the then ongoing experiment in 2011 at the UP Mindanao campus reportedly due to lack of coordination by the proponent. (PNA)

school grounds and the materials and supplies used are usually donated by the parents or by private businesses and foundations.

Deped 11 spokesman Joselito Atillo said that Brigada Eskwela does not require payment from parents who cannot attend since it is voluntary.

Atillo also referred to requirements for elementary school

students that would amount to over P1,000.

“Nothing is wrong when a teacher asks for requirements that can facilitate a good teaching learning process, as long as they are reasonable,” he added. “Teacher should not force students and parents if they cannot afford to buy the requirements.”

“I understand the teachers if they will require students to pro-

vide such requirements but they also have to understand that there’s a lot of poor parents in public schools and I really wonder why it reached P1,000. I think it’s too much,” he said.

He stressed that teachers should arrange their teaching strategies in order to give the parents enough time to provide all the requirements needed.

CMP

with breakout sessions during the event. There will also be a Cluster Investment Conference onJune 25-26 this year.

For the second strategy, DTI suggested to intensify the campaign on nursery accreditation, conduct trainings on nursery operations, distribute 800,000 seedlings for “Pablo” stricken areas, and establish provincial nurseries.

To improve the farm productivity level to 1.5 MT/ha establishment of cacao development center and model farms are needed while training

on sustainable cacao production is ongoing, provisions and improvements for post harvest facilities must be done, and the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST’s) Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity Enhancement (CAPE) Program must be strengthened to increase farm productivity.

To strengthen market linkage and promotion, Cacao Industry Development Association of Mindanao Inc. (CIDAMi) and DTI will be conducting forums on product and farm

certification, run advocacy campaigns for quality standards, and will be participating to national and international fair and exhibits on May. To promote more value adding activities along the cacao value chain, trainings on cacao post harvest processing and technology transfer on cacao processing will be done, provisions of cacao fermentation facilities will be created, and provision of shared service facilities on cacao processing will be discussed on the third quarter. EJF

her State of the City Address (SOCA) on Tuesday at the Sangguniang Panlungsod in Davao City. Lean Daval Jr.

Talong proponents to appeal Kalayaan jobs fair 2013 Bt CA stoppage of field trials hires 673 on the spot K

By CHE PALICTE

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PPLICANTS numbering 673 from region 11 were hired onthe-spot (HOTS) during the Kalayaan Jobs Fair 2013 conducted by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 11 at the NCCC Mall of Davao in Ma-a and at the Abreeza Mall in Bajada, Davao City.

Wednesday.

DOLE regional director Joffrey Suyao said that of the 673 hired, 389 were hired by local companies and 284 by overseas companies.

He added that those hired had already been advised by their employers to report for work.

The top 10 occupations filled by the jobs fair lical and overseas were call center agents, sales and marketing representatives, sales clerks, waiter/ waitress, drivers, domestic

helpers, laborers, factory workers, accounting clerks and electricians.

Suyao bared that a total of 2,381 were registered job applicants wherein 1,892 are for local jobs and 489 are overseas jobs.

He also added that 1,875 were the total registered job applicants who were qualified and referred for interview, 1,389 of whom are from local job applications and 486 in overseas job applications.

“A total of 4,143 were already interviewed by their employers, 3,158 came from local job applications and 985 from overseas jobs applications,” the director added.

He said that the total applicants who were advised for further interview and submission of documents were 3,197 wherein 2,411 are from local appli-

cations and 786 are from overseas applications.

Kalayaan Jobs Fair is one of the three biggest jobs fair organized

by DOLE annually, these includes the May 1 Labor Day Jobs Fair and the DOLE anniversary jobs fair held every December.

The participating agencies that assisted the applicants and non-applicants are: Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Social Security System (SSS), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Phil-Health, PagIbig, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC).

Dela Rosa said the army reservist was already apprehended by the police before, but was overlooked because he claimed that he was a member of the army.

He then reassured Dabawenyos, especially business owners, that criminals will definitely be arrested if they will cooperate.

“Dili mi musugot

kami ang mamatay, kamo jud ang mamatay,” he warned criminals, especially if they resist and fight back against the authorities. [with reports from CMP]

diately, we have to determine exactly how many workers are needed in each government department,” he added.

According to Alparaque, job orders and contract services employees who are emergency workers, employees of City Central 911, City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), City Social Services

and Revenue generating programs are exempted from being terminated on June 30.

Meanwhile, there are 391vacant plantilla or regular positions in the executive departmentcancies, Alparaque said.

There are 2,831 plantilla positions in the executive department, but only 2,440 are occupied, with the vacancies being

the result mainly of promotions in the past years.

Alparaque said that of the 450 applicants in Januaty 2013, only 200 applicants remain the screening process.

He said new applicants are welcome at the HRM office for screening, and if they have civil service eligibilityl,they will have to take a pre-qualifying exam.

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Pinoy ‘math courseware’ project nominated in ISIF Asia awards A

N official from Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is pleading netizens to vote for a Filipino project, which has been nominated to an inno-

vation awards in Asia.

Dr. Filma Brawner, director of DOST’s Science Education Institute (SEI), said a Filipino mathematics courseware designed for tablet users made

it to Information Society Fund (ISIF) Asia Awards.

“We call on the power of the people to get online and vote for this innovative project.

Let us harness our re-

sources and propel this project to the top spot,” Brawner said.

She also said online users may visit and cast their vote on ISIF website. It will only accept votes until June 26.

A young student tries out the Philippine-made mathematics courseware. [Photo by Science Education Institute]

A courseware is an education material intended as kits for teachers or trainers to improve students’ learning. They are usually packaged for use with a computer.

The Philippine-made mathematics courseware was nominated under the innovations on learning and localization category in ISIF Awards this year, Brawner explained.

As a the result of a joint project between SEI and the Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI), the project seeks to improve mathematics education by providing a fun way of learning math through affordable innovations in information communications technology (ICT).

“This nomination is a good recognition to our collective effort in embracing innovation as we seek to improve science and math education in the country,”

Brawner said.

“This will only fuel us to continue launching programs and projects that will advance our youth in science and technology,” he added.

ISIF Asia Awards gives recognition to the important contributions of innovation in giving creative solutions to social and economic development issues of the Asia Pacific Region.

It particularly grant recognitions on initiatives that are on the final stages of implementation or have already finalized activities that are aligned with the funding categories and eligibility criteria.

Last month, President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III enacted a law that institutionalizes 12 years of basic education after lawmakers observed poor performance of students on science and mathematics in public schools. [Yahoo!]

ter his vessel sailed into Philippine waters.

The shooting caused a rift between the two countries, prompting Taiwanese Premier Jiang Yi-huah to sanction the Philippines, including imposing a ban on the hiring of Filipino workers.

Both Taiwan and the Philippines conducted a

“parallel investigation” on the incident. The Taiwanese probers earlier reported that that PCG had “intent to murder” the fisherman.

Earlier, De Lima said “it was understood that we can’t force each side’s findings if it’s not the same with each other.” [Rappler. com]

Bets beat deadline NBI: Charge PCG for Taiwanese murder on poll expenses J

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OST senatorial candidates scrambled to beat the deadline for filing their statements of contributions and expenditures (SOCE) on Thursday, June 13, with only 7 bets having submitted this document days before the deadline.

The Law Department of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), however, declined to release the SOCEs they have so far. Law Department head Esmeralda Ladra couldn’t give an exact date to publicize the SOCEs. Comelec lawyer John Rex Laudiangco said the Law Department doesn’t have resources to publicize the SOCEs immediately. “Wala tayong sapat na oras at manpower,” he explained. (We don’t have enough time and manpower.)

He said the Law Department will focus on receiving SOCEs on Thursday.

The Law Department gave the media a peek into 3 initial SOCEs on Wednesday, June 12.

These documents showed the vice president’s daughter, Nancy Binay, outspent two other winners – Grace Poe and Bam Aquino. Binay spent P128,695,057.

Poe shelled out P123,448,994 while Aquino spent P124,327,987.

Two defeated candidates, along with Aquino, led other bets in disclosing their SOCE. Christian Señeres, Ramon Montaño, and Aquino filed the SOCE the earliest – Monday, June 11.

Binay, Poe, Ramon Magsaysay Jr, and Juan Ponce Enrile Jr filed this document on Wednesday. [Rappler.com]

USTICE Secretary Leila de Lima confirmed on Thursday, June 13, that the National Bureau Investigation (NBI) has recommended the filling of criminal and administrative charges against personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard involved in the shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman.

In a text message to reporters, De Lima also confirmed that she already submitted the NBI’s recommendation to President Benigno Aquino III. De Lima is currently in Europe on official business.

The PCG admitted on May 10 that its personnel shot dead a 65-year-old Taiwanese fisherman, af-

INSPECTING THE PCG BOAT. Filipino and Taiwanese investigators inspect the MCS-3001 vessel involved in the death of a Taiwanese fisherman in South Harbor, Manila, Philippines, 28 May 2013. [Photo by Susan Corpuz/EPA]

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‘I’ll be much better’ - LeBron

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NTONIO – After struggling to score through the first three games of the NBA Finals, LeBron James has made several bold promises to his skeptics – and his fans – heading into Game 4.

“I’ll be better,” James said before the Heat’s practice Wednesday afternoon. “I’ll be much better [Thursday] night.”

LeBron James vows to be more aggressive in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

(AP) The Heat trail the San Antonio Spurs 2-1 in the Finals after a 113-77 blowout loss in Game 3 in which James missed 14 of 21 shots, including 11 of his 13 attempts. James said he takes “full respon-

sibility for that” and is putting pressure on himself to improve.

James is drawing much of the blame for the Heat’s struggles after averaging 16.7 points on 38.9 percent shooting in the series. He has also

Miami Heat’s LeBron James (L), Chris Andersen, and Norris Cole (R) stand during a break in play against the San Antonio Spurs in the third quarter during Game 3 of their NBA Finals basketball playoff in San Antonio, Texas.

Nets hire Kidd as coach T

HE Brooklyn Nets have hired Jason Kidd as their new coach.

Jason Kidd is returning to the Nets after playing for them from 2001-08. (AP) The Nets will introduce Kidd as their coach during a Thursday news conference in Brooklyn.

Kidd’s contract is expected to be guaranteed for three seasons with a possible fourth-year team option, league sources said.

Kidd, 40, makes the leap out of a Hall Fame playing career

and onto the bench next season.

It’s a daring move for the Nets that promises to energize their fan base. Kidd is a revered figure in the franchise’s wayward history, and the revelation of his candidacy has inspired the public’s enthusiasm.

Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov and general manager Billy King were strong advocates of Kidd’s candidacy, pursuing the kind of high-profile – if risky and unorthodox – hiring that they had sought throughout the

search process. The success of Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson has served as a blueprint for how the Nets think Kidd can grow into the job.

The Nets missed on traditional coaching stars Phil Jackson and Doc Rivers and ultimately landed on a superstar player whom they project will evolve into a good coach.

Parker has mild hamstring strain

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AN ANTONIO (AP) -- Tony Parker, along with all of San Antonio, really, spent a restless night worrying about a gimpy right hamstring that hampered him in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and threatened the momentum the Spurs seized with a drubbing of the Miami Heat.

A day later, Parker said he got some good news. Just how good the news is likely won’t be known until Game 4 begins on Thursday night.

Parker had an MRI on

Wednesday that revealed a Grade 1 strain of his hamstring, the mildest level of strain. He’s listed as day to day. ‘’I was just hoping it was not a tear,’’ Parker said. ‘’The good news is it’s not a tear or a defect.

So that’s the good news. Now I just have to see how I feel tomorrow.’’

Parker was injured early in the second half of Game 3, which the Spurs won 113-77 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. He was limited to six points

and eight assists in 27 minutes and left the game early in the fourth quarter with the outcome already decided.

Parker did not participate in the portion of practice on Wednesday that was open to the media, instead watching his teammates go through a light workout while spending much of the time in conversation with Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.

missed 10 of 13 3-pointer attempts and only taken six free throws. In comparison, James averaged 29 points in the Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers, 23.6 points in the second round against the Chicago Bulls and 24.5 points in the first round against the Milwaukee Bucks.

“I’m putting all the pressure on my chest, on my shoulders to come through for our team,” James said.

James typically prides himself in all-around, team-first play – and he’s averaging 12.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists in the Finals. But going by his comments on Wednesday, he sounds determined to play more like Michael Jordan than Magic Johnson. “ I have to do

whatever it takes,” James said. “I mean, 7-for-21 isn’t going to cut it. Zero free throws. I had 11 rebounds, I had five assists, but 7-for-21 and zero free throws ain’t going to cut it. So I will be better tomorrow.”

James said he’s half to blame for his offensive struggles while the Spurs’ double and sometimes triple-team defense deserves credit for the other half of his problems. He intends to be aggressive early in the game, off the dribble and in transition in Game 4 to counter the Spurs’ defense.

While James acknowledged that the rest of his teammates also need to step up, he plans to lead the way.

“I’m not discounting anyone,” James said. “We wouldn’t be at this point without my teammates.

I have all the confidence in the world in my teammates. But I am the star, I am the leader. And they look at me to do things on the court, to make plays, and if I’m not doing it, I’m not doing my job.”

Brooklyn Nets hires Jason Kidd as their new head coach.

Kidd just recently retired after playing for 19 years in the NBA.

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Woods heads USGA campaign vs slow play B

ACKED by world number one Tiger Woods, the United States Golf Association (USGA) unveiled on Wednesday a nationwide public education campaign to address the game’s growing problem of slow play.

The ‘While We’re Young’ campaign is part of a programme launched earlier this year by the USGA in partnership with golf industry leaders, allied organisations, media partners and golf course managers in a bid to resolve the pace-of-play issue.

In line with this campaign, the USGA said it would enforce stricter policies on slow play at this week’s U.S. Open, the second of the year’s four Majors.

“Pace of play has been an issue for decades, but it’s now become one of the most significant threats to the health of the game,” USGA president Glen D. Nager told reporters on the eve of the U.S. Open at

TIGER WOODS

Merion Golf Club.

“Five-hour plus rounds are common and they’re incompatible with modern life. Beyond the time involved, poor pace of play saps the fun from the game, takes too much time, frustrates players, and discourages future play.

“In a recent study by the National Golf Foundation, 91 per cent of serious golfers reported that they’re bothered by slow play and say that it detracts from their golf experience.”

According to Nager, more than 70 per cent of golfers felt that pace of play had become a bigger problem in recent years and more than 50 per cent admitted to walking off the golf course due to frustration over the length of rounds.

“As these numbers demonstrate, the golf community needs to act to address pace of play issues, they need to act now and they need to act more than ever,” Nager said.

Lopez stills a draw despite losses Mercedes still trailing

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HERE are a number of boxers who, despite the best efforts of their promoters and those who stand to make money off their success and popularity, fail to fulfill their lofty expectations.

They are, though, fun, entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable boxers to watch, even if they never reach the ascendant heights predicted for them.

A m i r Khan, the British welterweight contender and 2004 Olympic silver medalist, is one such fighter. Eight years into his professional career, no sane person would rank Khan alongside the elite British fighters in history, but he remains a fun guy to watch and regularly engages in compelling bouts.

Juan Manuel Lopez is another boxer who fits that category. Lopez, who will meet Mikey Garcia on Saturday for the WBC featherweight title in an HBO broadcast from American Airlines Center in Dallas, hasn’t quite lived up to the expectations that were set for him as he began his career in 2005.

Oh, Lopez is 33-2

with 30 knockouts and has won world titles at super bantam-

weight and featherweight.

By any measure, those are the numbers of a successful athlete.

B u t early in Lopez’s career, he was deemed an heir to the throne previously held by legendary Puerto Rican fighters such as Felix Trini-

Lewis Hamilton waits in the pits prior to the start of the Formula One’s Canadian Grand Prix, at the Gilles Villeneuve racetrack, in Montreal, Canada, Sunday.

dad, Miguel Cotto, Wilfredo Gomez, Wilfred Benitez and Carlos Ortiz, among many others.

H e was to be

the i s land’s next great star, the conquering hero who gathered international acclaim for his feats in the biggest matches of his era.

It never quite worked out that way, though Puerto Ricans seem to share a much deeper personal connection with the effervescent and outgoing Lopez than they ever did for the far more accomplished but far more dour Cotto.

Defensive deficiencies and a questionable chin, though, have conspired to limit Lopez’s greatness and probably will deny him a spot in the International Boxing Hall of Fame when he’s done.

Those two weaknesses are likely going to prevent him from racking up the kinds of quality wins that build a Hall of Fame resume.

rivals, says Hamilton

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EWIS Hamilton believes that Mercedes will still need a good step up in form for the British Grand Prix if it is going to be able to challenge Red Bull and Ferrari.

Although the Briton is upbeat about the progress his team has made in the last couple of races with its long-run form, he has warned his home fans not to get too excited about his prospects for Silverstone.

The high-speed swoops of the circuit are expected to be perfect for the impressive single-lap pace of the W04, but tyre degradation remains a big concern for the race.

And Hamilton thinks that Red Bull and Ferrari’s speed in Canada was evidence of just how much more his team needs to do.

“You really don’t

know what’s around the corner, but the Ferrari and the Red Bull, I don’t know what they’ve done to their car, but it was massively quick in the [Canadian] race for some reason,” he said.

“So we really have to figure out how to improve, and that’s what we are going to work on.”

When asked what he was expecting for the British Grand Prix: “Tyre degradation!

The long run is going to be a challenge because there are lots of high-speed corners, so it’s the perfect place to overheat your tyres and degrade them.

“But at the last two races the long-run pace has been fantastic. It was great in Monaco, and it was really good here.

“We weren’t as quick as the Red Bulls

and Ferraris, but it was really good for us.

“We have to improve on that, but I hope when we get to a high-speed track we are able to maintain what we have here.”

Although Hamilton is cautious about his chances for the British GP race, he still thinks delivering pole position would be enough reason to celebrate.

“I want to give the fans a good result, for sure,” he said. “Going to Silverstone is always a special one for me, and I want to win it, in my heart.

“I want to be as high up as I can possibly be. It’s important to have a Brit on the podium.

“Pole position would be incredible too. It would be like 2007 all over again, so that’s what I’m going there to do.”

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Karlo Nograles: Dad of two family rooms

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S a loving husband, father of three kids and outstanding congressman awardee, Karlo Nograles serves as the ideal dad of both his family and his congressional district and INdulge! was lucky enough to have a talk with the 37 year old congressman from Davao City’s first district on how he shuffles his time between his two “families”.

I!: What is it like having two “families?

K: Having both my “families” (as husband to Marga and father of three children, and as representative of the 1st District of Davao City) is a blessing I will forever be grateful for. It is what makes me complete.

I!: How do you juggle your

father time between the two families?

K: As a husband and father to my family, I make sure I get to spend quality time with them. I truly believe that in order to be a good public servant, I must first put order in my home.

I also go out of my way to make my family understand my work. I share with them the reality and needs of many of our constituents, and that we have been blessed with the opportunity to make a difference in their lives. My children are still very young but as early as now, I want them to know that the greatest work of life is really in service of others. My wife completely understands what I do and supports me in more ways that I can imagine.

Given my family’s support, being “father” to the 1st District of Davao city becomes even more rewarding.

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I!: Is it any different taking care of your family from the district?

K: While my family and my district are two very different families, they are similar in a lot of respects. For instance, as representative of my District it is my responsibility to look after the welfare of our constituents. The same applies in my family - as father and husband I have an obligation to ensure that the needs of my wife and children are met. But being padre de pamilya helps me determine how best I can be of service to my constituents. What do I mean?

As a father, I realize the basic

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Everything for Dads is at SM City Davao this weekend!

SM City Davao pays tribute to Dads on June 14-16.

Ogle at toys for the big boys at the Classic Cars Exhibition.

The Davao Scale Society is also set to showcase their collections of 1:72 sized miniature vehicles and machines.

Cheer with your Pops for RC cars from Davao, Zamboanga, GenSan and Cagayan de Oro at RC Mindanao’s first ever RC Drift Grand Prix.

Treat Daddy to a musical weekend with Gemache and Juliet Bahala on Friday, Soulplay on Saturday a n d Baby Boomers on Sunday.

Plus, on Sunday, Greenwich Pizza brings the Pizza Eating Contest for Daddies. Father and child tandem with the most number of pizzas consumed will win exciting prizes!

This weekend, everything for Dads is here! Celebrate Fathers’ Day at SM City Davao and avail of cool treats from participating tenants.

For inquiries, call 297.6998. Like SM City Davao on Facebook or follow @smcitydavao on Twitter for event and promo updates.

Sun Postpaid goes grand with newest Sundroid Rush release SUN Cellular adds another good choice to its roster of Sundroid Rush offerings with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Grand smartphone and Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet bundle. With this new offering, you can now enjoy the power of Android even further and experience everyday life with more fun, efficiency and productivity.

The Samsung Galaxy Grand runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system with 1.2 GHz Dual-Core processor.

It is also packed with 5” touchscreen, 8MP camera and dual SIM capacity. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0; on the other hand, runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system through 1.6 GHz Quad-core processor and is packed with 8” touchscreen, 5MP camera, and a r m e d with an S Pen for greater productivity.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is also WiFi capable, so you can turn your Samsung Galaxy Grand into a WiFi hotspot to pair with your tablet when you go online.

“This is, by far, the ultimate offering from the Sundroid Rush series,” says Joan C. Dueňas, Sun Cellular Vice President for Postpaid Marketing. “Both Android handsets are armed with the top-of-the-line features and Sun Cellular’s staple unlimited services to ensure higher productivity and enjoyment to its users.”

The latest Sundroid offering is available in two cost-effective plan rates — Sun Plan 1799 and Sun Plan 1999. Under Sun Plan 1799, you can enjoy unlimited mobile Internet, unlimited texts to all networks and 100 minutes of Sun calls.

While Sun Plan 1999 avails you of unlimited mobile Internet, unlimited Sun calls and texts, unlimited landline calls, 60 minutes IDD calls and 250 texts to other networks.

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Jayrah Kaye Adeva wins Talent EDGE

“THE Greatest Performance of My Life “popularized by Ms Shirley Bassey (in the 60’s) is back again…

This time, a 13 year old incoming second year high school student from Ateneo de Davao University and formerly a grade school graduate of the University of Immaculate Concepcion literally grabbed the stage last May 20 during the TALENT Edge Mindanao Grand Finals Part 1.

Young girl Jayrah Kaye Adeva surprised the entire audience as well as the judges on her rendition of the very popular classic song which is much older than her… No less than the National Director of the WORLD COPA (Competition Of Performing Arts) Philippines witnessed this surprise performance from young Jayrah. When asked how he finds Jayrah’s belting performance, Mr. Gerry Mercado said that even on the high notes/high range, he was still able to understand the words enunciated by Jayrah. The National Director said that Jayrah given her very young age was able to interpret the song well as he felt the song Jayrah sang.

Talent Edge Mindanao had Mr. Jed Madela, the Grand Champion of World COPA before, as their special guest. Jayrah together with the other

Talent Edge Finalists did several songs with Jed. Jayrah again took the front act of making the first part of the opening song that the group sung with Jed. Jayrah got the audience’s attention as well as Jed’s when she was the only one amongst the finalists who appeared at ease with the master champion when he tapped the shoulders of Jed as she was interpreting her portion of the song getting a smile from him.

Jayrah moved to the main Grand Finals last May 26 together with the 6 Ladies and 7 Males all within the ages 17 – 20 and mostly, are in the College Level. The finalists show cased their talents in acting, dancing, and singing.

Talent Edge Finalists were graded in their talents in four areas: hosting/modeling, acting, dancing, and singing.

Jayrah danced the Latin Dance Rumba, did an ex-

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION. SM Lanang Premier employees, as well as tenants and affiliates, assembled at the mall’s Grand Boulevard to witness the Independence Day ceremony to sing the national anthem led by one of Davao’s known vocalists, Ms. Juliet Bahala.

cellent drama acting, and sang the song “In My Life” another great classic song of Ms. Shirley Bassey.

Director Arthur Zata of Talent Edge Mindanao announced those who are included to compete in the WORLD COPA on July 2014 in California USA… And young Jayrah Kaye Adeva has been included to train for 1 year and compete in the WORLD COPA next year. Like the Sports Olympics wherein chosen athletes train for four years to compete, those delegates for the WORLD COPA are given one year to train and prepare well for this prestigious event in July 2014.

Before the Grand Finals, young Jayrah considered the Baby/Bata (being the youngest in age as well as experience in Performing arts) amongst the finalists had never been a strong head turner in her performance. Given her young

age and this being her very first experience of such competition, no one really considers her as a strong contender to be included in the World COPA… Almost NOT able to join the said unique talent search from amongst over 1,000 contestants as she as late in submitting her application form last April, Jayrah hurdled the almost two months workshops, elimination rounds, and up to the Grand Finals. Her surprised performances in the Grand Finals pulled her through and simply send a message that you can not really take lightly this 13 year old lady “Dark Horse” so to speak.

As one of the judges said, this 13 year old girl who had reached the Grand Finals and chosen to the WORLD COPA delegates, many more great things await this young lady named Jayrah in the years ahead.

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Jennifer Lopez honeymoon tape lawsuit not settled, per ex’s camp JENNIFER Lopez and Ojani Noa remain at odds—15 years following their divorce after less than a year of marriage.

A notice from counsel that the matter had been settled was filed in L.A. Superior Court yesterday in the long-gestating legal battle between Lopez, Noa and two of his associates, who intended to sell intimate video footage from the exes’ honeymoon before J.Lo’s camp secured an injunction and had a judge order that the tape be locked up in a safe-deposit box.

View the document But, according to Noa’s business partner Ed Meyer, who owns a portion of the video, the warring parties

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have not reached an agreement.

“Ojani Noa and I have not accepted a settlement,” Meyer tells E! News. “What Jennifer Lopez’s attorneys are offering is ridiculous. We are asking for $ 3.75 million.”

Noa’s gal-pal Claudia Vazquez, who also owns a piece of the so-called film

project, had been the one sparring with Lopez in court over distribution rights.

Lopez’s attorney has not yet returned requests for comment. A hearing for both parties to show cause for dismissal (i.e. terms of a settlement) is currently scheduled for Sept. 10 at 8:30 a.m.

known if crews were shooting inside the house or just on the property.

Both Mark Wahlberg and Bay were reportedly gathered at the building when they smelled smoke. A member of the crew went to investigate and found the attic in flames.

The stars helped grab equipment and costumes as they hurriedly evacuated the building, according to

photographers on the scene, who were told the blaze was possibly caused by wiring catching fire, although authorities tell E! News a cause has not been issued.

However, a crew member working on the site reportedly told KVUE news they were filming a “controlled explosion” at the time of the incident.

Transformers 4 is slated for a June 2014 release.

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Mark Wahlberg and Michael Bay evacuated as Transformers 4 movie set catches fire THERE was some reallife action and drama on the Transformers 4 set in Texas.

E! News confirms that the set for the upcoming Michael Bay flick caught on fire last night around 7:30 p.m., with firefighters responding to a call in the 20000 block of Melber Lane, after the attic in a house the cast was shooting in went up in flames.

The Pflugerville and Austin firefighters controlled the fire and extinguished it before it had a chance to damage the rest of the home.

There was one injury to a civilian who was transported to the hospital by Austin Travis County EMS. Authorities have no other information on this person or their injury.

The fire department tells E! News that this fire is being ruled as accidental and that the home has been released back to the homeowner.

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Tony Bennett talks Lady Gaga collaboration IT looks like the Lady Gaga collaboration that Tony Bennett teased a few months back is becoming a reality.

“We’re working in about a week and a half. I’m doing an album with her,” the 86-year-old crooner told E! News at Samsung’s 12th annual Hope for Children Gala

in New York City on Tuesday.

“It’s really exciting.”

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This won’t be the first time these two will be making music together.

They previously teamed up to record “The Lady Is a Tramp” for Bennett’s 2011 album, Duets II. Of course, we’re certainly glad they’re coming back for an encore!

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Karlo Nograles..FFROM A1 needs of my family would be food, shelter, education and healthcare. Necessarily, it follows that these must also be the needs of many families of our District, and so I must work hard to ensure that these basic needs are provided, especially for families in desperate circumstances.

I!: So far, what have you done for your 2 families?

K: For my family I try my best to make ours a happy and blessed home for my wife Marga, our 5 year old son Mateo, 2 year old son Massimo and 1 year old daughter Nikka. I pray constantly for their protection and work to provide for their needs. Marga and I give our whole selves to our family, look after each other’s welfare and that of our children. We shower our family with love, care and attention. We listen to each other.

I try to apply the same principles in serving our district. We sit down and consult with our constituents so we can properly identify the problems and determine the programs that would address their various needs. So far, we have been able provide projects, such as: free scholarships for poor but deserving students in college and technical-vocational courses; medical missions in every barangay; medical and hospital assistance to indigent patients; livelihood programs for women and out-of-school youth; infrastructure and community development; relief assistance to victims of calamities and families in

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crisis; and many others.

I!: Your laid out plans for them for the future?

K: For my family, I would like to see my kids grow up to be responsible, Godfearing citizens who will work with faith and passion in service of the community and their own respective families.

For the 1st District of Davao City, I want to see all families in the district develop into self-reliant and self-sustaining families whose members are all productive, peaceful and responsible with everyone working together for the welfare and development of the community.

I!: What is the next hat you are eyeing for?

K: I am happy where I am now. I just want to continue the programs we have laid out and make sure that they are all implemented well.

I!: What will make you a

proud father?

K: Every milestone in any of my children’s lives makes me proud as a father. Mateo moving up in Karate or moving up to a new school. Massimo learning how to read and seeing him swim. Nikka speaking more and more words everyday. Just seeing them grow up healthy and happily as very good children makes me a proud, proud father.

I!: How would you like to see your children years after you lay down your “father hat”?

K: Blessed by God. Happy.

In good health. Content.

With their own respective families, loving them and loved in return.

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