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Serving a seamless society

Dealing with the travel ban By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO njb@edgedavao.net

OR sure, this one is not fun. Davao City is one of the three Mindanao cities in the latest travel advisory released last week by Australia and Canada. Australia and Canada have issued warnings on Wednesday on renewed threats of terrorism and kidnapping in the southern Philippines, and has barred its diplomats from travelling to three cities in the area. The two countries have urged their citizens not to travel to large parts of the Mindanao region, with the Australian government specifically barring its diplomats from the cities of Davao, Cotabato and Zamboanga. According to a report by Agence France Presse, the travel ban went into effect from Monday and until further notice. The Canadian embassy advised its citizens to avoid

all travel to most parts of Mindanao “due to the serious threat of terrorist attacks and kidnapping.” The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website said the new advisory for the Philippines concerned terrorism and serious crime. On May 29 this year, the United States embassy in Manila also warned its citizens of a “credible kidnap threat against foreigners in Zamboanga”, it added. The history of Australia and Canada issuing travel advisory in the country is nothing new. In late 2002 Australia and Canada closed their Manila embassies for more than a month due to an unspecified terrorist threat. Both missions later moved to a new building. For years, Mindanao has been dealing with the bad reputation in the foreign community. Among the descrip-

tions ascribed to Mindanao on any search engine are the following: • Mindanao has been known as the hotbed of a decades-old Muslim insurgency and many parts of Mindanao like Davao City where peace and order is vastly different from other areas are affected in the process. • The island is also the stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf, Islamic militants with links to Al Qaeda who have staged deadly bombings and kidnappings of foreigners for ransom. For this reason, Mindanao has not really taken off in terms of tourism potentials and no matter how aggressive the campaign pitch may be for tourism and business in the island, the issue of security threats will always plague Mindanao. This is the quandary besetting big cities in Min-

danao like Davao. Davao’s tourism sector has already felt the impact of the travel advisory and they feel very sad about the latest travel dossier. “We look forward to its lifting as we look continue to serve the huge domestic travelling market to Davao and nurture the growing interest of regional markets to the city and the region. We remain a vibrant and dynamic city and everyone is welcome and will be received very warmly ,” said Department of Tourism regional director Art Boncato. In reaction to the latest travel advisory, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte convened the city’s Security and Intelligence officials. Mayor Duterte has called for some security tightening measures as he gave credence to the report leading to the travel advisory issued by Australia and Canada.

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Robbery suspect gunned down By CHERRY MAE PALICTE cdp@edgedavao.net

OBBERY suspect Raul Aresco Jr, 18, was shot to death by an unidentified gunman on Friday evening at Japan St. Carpenter Agdao, Davao City. According to police inspector Romeo Mausisa of Scene of the Crime Operatives (Soco), the victim sustained gunshot wound in the forehead which caused his instantaneous death. “There’s a big possibility that the victim was shot in close range,” Mausisa said. The gunman boarded a waiting motorcycle and

rode towards an unknown direction after shooting the victim. Eyewitnesses described the gunman as thin, standing around 5’4”, wearing a bull cap, white t-shirt and short pants. His companion was also described as thin, standing around 5’2” and wearing black shirt and pants. Initial investigation showed that the victim was involved in robbery activities mostly committed in Agdao Public Market. “Last year, we have recovered three sacks of dried fish in his possession

and we have talked to the residents here and they identified that the victim was involved in a series of robbery even in the neighborhood,” said Supt. Cezar Cabuhat, Sta. Ana police station commander. He added that they are also looking for a different angle aside from robbery since the victim was also involved in ‘gang wars’. “Baka resbak ito ng kalaban nila sa gang since the victim is identified as a member of ‘samahan ng rugby boys’,” he said. Recovered from the scene was an empty shell of .45 caliber firearm.

ering the entire city. “The average operational ambulances are only eight and adding more working ambulances will be of great help because we are looking to the different types of vulnerability of Davao City in terms of disaster operations

like earthquake, tsunami and flooding,” he explained. He added that what Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said during his inaugural speech last June 30 was a relief to their department since the mayor mentioned that

Wanted: More ambulances for Central 911

SIDE SHOW. A fashion model struts at the ramp during a side show marking Anflocor project Valley High Com-

plex’s grand opening Friday night in General Santos City. Lean Daval Jr.

RESPONDING TO TRAVEL ADVISORY

ENTRAL 911 chief Emmanuel Jaldon said the agency needs additional ambulance vehicles in order to respond quickly to address emergency situations in Davao City. Central 911 has only eight ambulances cov-

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PETALCORIN AND RIVERA SLAYS

Labor group thinks Rody: Beef up security Cirilo is missing link T I By EJ DOMINIC FERNANDEZ ejf@edgedavao.net

NSTEAD of whining about the latest travel advisory that included Davao City as among the Mindanao cities with serious security threats, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte took the latest travel dossier

as basis for beefing up security measures. Mayor Duterte said Davao City will “beef up” its security procedures as a response to the travel advisory of the United States of America (USA), Canada

‘Bato’goes to Camp Crame

AVAO City Police Office chief Ronald dela Rosa is leaving the Davao City Police Office for Camp Crame, Quezon City effective July 16. Dela Rosa told Edge Davao that he recently received the recommendation signed by PNP director Gen. Alan Purisima of his promotion as training center director at the National PNP Office. “Kinahanglan nako mapromote sa Camp Crame para pagbalik nako diri regional director nako,” he said. “The chance is very much ap-

preciated since I’m already getting old.” The contenders to replace Dela Rosa as city police director are Sr. Supt. Albert Ignatius Ferro chief of Criminal Investigation and Detection Group region 11; Sr. Supt. Vicente Danao Regional Logistics Research and Development Division head region 11; and Sr. Supt. Michael John Dubria, intelligence division chief region 11. Dela Rosa said he will advise his successor to be close to the media like him. “Kung kinsa man ang mapilian

F’BATO’, 10

and Australia for their nationals to avoid traveling in Mindanao, including Davao City. In a press conference right before a meeting with the intelligence community at the Grand Men Seng

Hotel Saturday, Duterte said “we do not question or belittle the intelligence reports of these countries; our concern is to protect the lives of the people in Davao.” He said he has asked

FRODY, 10

RANSPORT group leader Toto Cirilo is the “missing link” in solving the puzzle of the killings of trabsport leaders Antonio “Dodong” Petalcorin and Emilio Rivera, according to the National Confederation of Transportworkers’ Union Network of Trans-

port Organization (NCTU -NETO). NCTU-NETO Secretary General Francisco Kempis, in a press forum held at Petalcorin’s wake on Friday, said Petalcorin’s case will be solved if the authorities would help Cirilo who had the same

FLABOR GROUP, 10

SAYING GOODBYE. Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director Ronald dela Rosa will be leaving his post after receiving his new assignment as training center chief in Camp Crame effective July 16.

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SUBARU XV SUBURBAN DRIVE. (Clockwise) The Subaru XV arrives in Eden Nature Park; the entourage before taking off at Subaru Davao in Lanang; the writer with

Motor Image’s Saul Babas, Sheryl Joy Panganiban and Kris Lim of Business Mirror; Walter Alvarez, president of Image Cars Davao gives his final briefing. Lean Daval Jr.

By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO

njb@edgedavao.net

HAT happens if leading Japanese car brand Subaru tests its mettle in the urban and mountainous roads of Davao City? That is exactly the challenge Motor Image Pilipinas decided to take on when it brought in the Subaru XV Suburban Drive to Davao City last June 29. Before the Davao challenge, Subaru had just conquered the mountainous roads surrounding Sagada earlier this year with the all-new Forester and recently the Subaru XV SubUrban Drive in Cebu. The Philippines’s Queen City of the South played host to the first leg of the three-leg drive that saw a handful of Manila-based motoring journalists join several Cebu-based ones in driving the popular XV through the city’s various tourists spots. The Subaru Suburban Drive challenge has one goal: to prove that the XV is the perfect urban crossover. The drive formally started from Subaru Davao in Lanang, Davao City. Dealer Principal Walter Alvarez and manager Diane Silva of Image Cars Davao Inc. welcomed the participants and after a brief orientation, divided the group into four XVs. Manila motoring journalists Kris Lim of Business Mirror, Inigo Roces of Manila Bulletin, Jose Nicolas Celanoc of C Mag and Wayne

Tulio of Men’s Health joined the Davao leg with this writer as the lone local participant from Edge Davao. Also with the entourage were Saul Babas, Motor Image marketing manager, and the Motor Image team of Sheryl Joy Pangilinan, Fitzcarlo Sarte, and Ann Santibanez. The challenge got all participants--with Alvarez on the lead car on board a Subaru Legacy, the four Subaru XVs and two Forester vehicles with the camera crew on board—through the city’s North gateway in Lanang and onto the Carlos P. Garcia Highway (Diversion Road), then onward to Toril before going on the ascent to the pine tree-dotted roads going up Eden Nature Park where the entourage spent its first stop. Next stop was Philippine Eagle Conservation Center in Malagos, Calinan then back to the Davao Crocodile Park, before

finishing off the day-long grind back to the Subaru Davao showroom in Lanang. One’s first impression of the Subaru XV 2.0 i-Premium is that it looks small from the outside— like a mini SUV and a bulked up sedan. Oh, well that’s how crossovers are and the XV is just that, a crossover. But if you think that’s everything there is to surprise you, think again. The Subaru XV is impressed with the available rear knee room. Two or three can easily sit abreast in the XV’s rear seats, and this level of comfort is complimented by the adjustable headrests as well as well-bolstered seats. Talk about power? This beauty is a beast. Packs a lot of torque. Kris C. Lim of Business Mirror says it’s one of the few cars he drove with such powerful torque. The trek up the Diversion Road, with all the cargo trucks and

cars rushing about, was no problem for the XV as it waded through the jam like a snake crawling smoothly past obstacles. Inside, if you think it’s shaky, think again. The ride is super silky smooth and stable. The XV, like the rest of Subaru’s models, has superb driving position with highly-supportive seats. The XV goes from strength to strength with a nicely-balanced ride with tons of mechanical grip. With full-time allwheel drive as standard, the XV is inspiring to push through the narrow uphill roads. Going up Eden where roads test the car and your skills as well with a few switchbacks, corners, and crests along the way, the XV showed off its phenomenal levels of grip, being able to tackle some corners at three-digit speeds. Then there’s the technology called Lineartronic. The 150-horsepower FB 2.0-liter engine

kept pace very well with this Lineartronic CVT proving to be surprisingly responsive; but more abrupt overtaking maneuvers required a shift to the Sport or Manual mode that uses the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Alvarez says there is nothing like owning a Subaru and in Davao City, more car enthusiasts prefer the Subaru model. “I can name some like Mayor Rody Duterte who bought a Subaru from us. I did not regret going for the Subaru dealership. I have been with other car

brands but Subaru has been a great business for us,” he said. Subaru Davao opened only last year and has since recorded brisk sales in the local car industry. “The Forester is really the brand most people are looking for. But there are many Subaru models that offer that Japanese quality we are looking for in a car,” Alvarez said. The Subaru line up includes, the Forester, Impreza, Legacy, BRZ, WRZ, Tribeca, Outback and XV.

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PATCHING OF HOLES. Personnel of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) rush patching of holes along EDSA north bound to Caloocan City (right photo) and finishing touches on the road reblocking in EDSA, Quezon City on Saturday (July 6, 2013). [PNA photos by Marvie A. Lloren]

US warns against travel to Mindanao T

HE United States has warned Americans against travel to the southern Philippines just days after Australia and Canada issued similar advice. A “security message” from the US embassy in Manila earlier this week said diplomatic staff had been restricted from travelling to three cities on the southern island of Mindanao. It was followed by a US State Department

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travel warning dated July 5 advising Americans to exercise extreme caution when travelling to Mindanao, citing “criminal gangs... (and) terrorist groups” in the area. It also called on Americans to defer non-essential travel to the Sulu archipelago, a chain of islands off Mindanao where Al-Qaeda-linked militants are active. “It (the travel warning) reflects continuing threats in the

Sulu archipelago and the island of Mindanao due to terrorist and insurgent activities,” the US embassy said in a statement. Australia and Canada issued warnings on Wednesday, July 3, about fresh threats of terrorism and kidnapping in the southern Philippines. Canberra has barred its diplomats from travelling to Davao, Cotabato and Zamboanga -- the same three Mindanao

cities that US embassy staff are not allowed to travel to. An embassy spokeswoman declined to comment on the nature of the threat against Americans. The Philippine national police also did not know of any specific threat against Americans in Mindanao, said spokesman Senior Superintendent Reuben Sindac. Mindanao and surrounding islands are

the PIDS, NEDAsa Makati Building, 106 Amorsolo St., Makati City. The main objective of the National Consultation is to give key stakeholders an opportunity to review, discuss, and provide feedback on the preliminary research findings of a national study on social protection in the Philippines.The research results will be integrated into a practical, policy-oriented interregional online toolbox and will provide support to national level initiatives, promote the exchange of experiences, formulate capacity-building

activities, and document innovative schemes for achieving fairer and more effective universal social protection models. The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps, the largest poverty reduction and social development program that the government has ever conceived, with a budget of P39.5 billion, will be tackled in the forum. Dr. Celia Reyes, PIDS Senior Research Fellow, conducted a study on the effectiveness of the 4Ps in achieving its health and education objectives.One of her most significant recom-

mendations is for the 4Ps to provide longer periods of assistance to its present beneficiaries in order for them to finish high school and attain better employment outcomes. Confirmed to attend the forum are DSWD Undersecretary for Operations and Programs Group Parisya H. Taradyi, representing Secretary Corazon Soliman, UNESCAP Social Development Division Chief Patrik Anderson, and new PIDS President Gilberto Llanto. You may check the attached program for your reference.

Social protection gab in PHL slated P

OLICYMAKERS, researchers, and members of civil society will converge in Makati on Mondayto discuss ways on how to strengthen social protection in the Philippines. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) and state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS)are collaborating to hold a “National Consultation on Strengthening Social Protection in the Philippines” on 8 July at 9 am to 3:30 pm at

CAIRO

Chaos prevails as clashes erupt over ousted president

HAOS prevailed in the Egyptian capital of Cairo on Friday evening as violent clashes erupted between supporters and opponents of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, according to Xinhua correspondent at the scene. Thousands of pro-Morsi protesters marched to 6 October Bridge near Tahrir Square on their way to

the state TV building to protest against the ouster of Morsi, where they confronted Morsi’s opponents who have been celebrating Morsi’s removal in the square. “Gunshots were heard during the clashes between the two sides, with Morsi’s proponents on the bridge and his opponents underneath, vehicles were set ablaze on the bridge and traffic

was paralyzed,” a witness told Xinhua. “Dozens were injured so far in the clashes,” the witness added, noting a big march of Morsi’s supporters came from nearby neighborhood Shurba to join the protesters. Turmoil escalated over 6 October Bridge as a large group of anti-Morsi protesters ascended to confront his supporters, while hun-

dreds of the Islamist protesters are still gathering outside the state TV building. Backup of security forces arrived at the scene to separate between the two sides, the witness added. The state TV quoted anti-Morsi protesters as saying that at least two were killed and 70 injured in the clashes. [PNA/Xinhua]

a hotbed of various armed groups including communist guerrillas, bandits, Muslim insurgents and the Abu Sayyaf, an Islamic extremist group blamed for the country’s worst terror attacks. Founded using seed money from Al-Qaeda mastermind Osama bin Laden in the 1990s, the Abu Sayyaf has often targeted foreigners for kidnappings for ransom. In 2001, the group

abducted three American tourists among a group of hostages from a Philippine resort, leading to the deaths of two of the Americans. US troops have been based in the southern Philippines for more than a decade to help train local troops in hunting down members of the Abu Sayyaf, which is on the US government’s list of so-called foreign terrorist organisations. [AFP]

DND: Chinese surveillance ships leave Panatag Shoal

E PA R T M E N T of National Defense (DND) Secretary Voltaire Gazmin on Friday confirmed the departure of all Chinese surveillance ships off Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal. He said that this information was based on Filipino aerial patrols conducted last June 27 and 28 and during the first week of July. “As far as we know, there are no more Chinese ships off Panatag,” Gazmin said. He attributes the departure of the Chinese vessels due to the inclement weather. “I guess this is really what they do during inclement weather,” the DND chief added. Gazmin also clarified that until now, no Chinese ships were spotted in the fish rich area which lies 124 nautical miles off Zambales, well within the Philippines’ exclu-

sive economic zone. The DND chief declined to comment on whether there are Filipino efforts to ensure that Chinese will be prevented from coming. “I cannot discuss that with you,” Gazmin emphasized. The DND chief refused to comment on whether the recently-concluded ASEAN Summit has something to do with the departure of the Chinese ships. Chinese surveillance vessels have been regularly patrolling Panatag Shoal ever since the maritime stand-off between China and the Philippines in April last year. This aggressive behavior by the Chinese has forced the country to file one diplomatic protest after another at the United Nations in a bid to stop China from encroaching on Philippine territory. [PNA]

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Damosa Land opens Valley High in GenSan

AMOSA Land, Inc. marks another significant feat in its 65th Anniversary as it introduces to the Generals the latest lifestyle-oriented destination in Magandang GenSan – the Valley High Complex.

Situated right at the heart of the metro, Valley High Complex presents a mixed-use commercial setting providing Generals with the best comfort and convenience. “The establishment of Valley High here in GenSan is a visionary

step in the saturation of Damosa Land all over Mindanao and a timely action as this city desires a synergistic venue for business, leisure, and convenience,” said Mr. Edgardo O. Villaver, VP and GM of Damosa Land. Biulleting the first in-

ternational hotel chain in GenSan – the Microtel by Wynham – Valley High Complex will mark the entrance to inner city center vibrancy and better access to mixed-use developments perfect for deluxe inclination. Valley High will blend

MAYOR’S MESSAGE. General Santos City mayor Ronnel Rivera delivers his message during the grand opening of Valley High Commercial Complex on Friday night in General Santos City. Lean Daval Jr.

NEW ANFLOCOR PROJECT. Floirendo matriarch Doña Nenita Floirendo (right) leads the cutting of ribbon to formally open Valley High Commercial Complex on Friday night in General Santos City. With her are General Santos

City mayor Ronnel Rivera (center) and Ricardo Floirendo, senior vice president of Anflocor Group of Companies. Lean Daval Jr.

commercial institutions with a variety of high end business and leisure hubs, fine dining restaurants serving Filipino and international cuisines, spas and relaxation centers, and other business integrations. “The Generals can expect many exciting things to happen in this vibrant urban spot as we take pride in playing a vital role to meet their growing requirement,”

remarked Villaver. This new endeavor marks Damosa Land’s commitment towards the development and innovation of the fast-rising City of Magandang GenSan. Likewise, with developments upon developments taking shape in GenSan, Valley High is poised to take great strides in establishing greater for a healthier yet fun urban area.

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Stable food prices partially moderate June inflation T HE National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said that prices of food commodities were stable in June 2013 despite higher petroleum prices for the said month. This statement came after the National Statistics Office (NSO) reported that headline inflation last month was recorded at 2.8 percent. “The inflation rate in June 2013 was mainly driven by higher petroleum prices following the increase in the price of oil in world markets and the peso depreciation during the period. However, stable food prices on the back of abundant supply partially moderated the increase in inflation,” said Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan. Inflation rate is the percent increase in the prices of goods and services commonly purchased by households, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Balisacan noted that inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages remained at 2.4 percent in June 2013. This was due to slower changes in the price of corn (3.8% in June 2013 vs. 5.7% in May 2013), meat (2.2% vs. 2.4%), milk,

cheese and eggs (1.7% vs. 2.1%), fruits (4.6% vs. 5.2%), sugar, jam, honey and confectionery (0.1% vs. 0.7%), and oils and fats (-7.8% vs. -7.5%). For the first six months of 2013, inflation rate was still below the government’s target. “The average inflation rate for the first half of 2013 settled at 2.9 percent. This is slightly below the lowend of the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC)’s inflation target of 3.0 to 5.0 percent for 2013,” said Balisacan, who is also NEDA Director-General. The Cabinet official said that the June 2013 inflation was prompted by the significant price adjustments in electricity, gas and other fuels (0.4%) and transportation related commodities and services (0.7%). In May 2013, these commodity groups previously had price contractions (-0.4% and -0.5%, respectively), he said. “This is consistent with the higher international price of Dubai crude during the period. The increase was driven by uncertainties in the international market due to social unrest in Syria,” said Balisacan. He added that the peso depreciated by 3.9 percent

READY FOR THE BREAK. A vendor produces cotton candies and clips them like hanged clothes in preparation for the school’s lunch break at San Roque Elementary School in Davao City Friday noon. Lean Daval Jr. in June 2013 compared to the previous month, as investors pulled back their investments in emerging economies and shifted to United States (US) instruments. “This was in reaction to the announcement made by US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke that the US’ stimulus pol-

icies could possibly wind down later this year due to an improving US economy. However, the peso started to gain strength in the latter part of June 2013 following the slower-than-expected growth of the US economy,” said Balisacan. The NEDA official said that apart from stable food

prices, the lower price of electricity also tempered the gains in oil prices in June. Citing industry data, Balisacan noted that the generation charge of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) registered an annual decline of 7.8 percent to PhP5.66 per kilowatt hour in June 2013.

“The decrease in generation charges during the period is still attributed to the newly approved rates by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) under the new Power Supply Agreement (PSA) of Meralco, which enables the electric company to purchase power from suppliers with lower costs,” he explained.

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

7.1 1st Qtr 2013

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

7.8 1st Qtr 2013

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

USD 3,741 million Feb 2013 USD 4,708 million Feb 2013 USD -967 million Feb 2013 USD -640 million Dec 2012 P 4,964,560 million Feb 2013

8. Interest Rates 4/

2.4 % Mar 2013 P113,609 million Mar 2013 P 5,281 billion Mar 2013

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

P 41.14 Apr 2013

12. Stocks Composite Index 6/

6,847.5 Mar 2013

13. Consumer Price Index 2006=100

132.8 Apr 2013

14. Headline Inflation Rate 2006=100

2.6 Apr 2013

15. Core Inflation Rate 2006=100

3.1 Apr 2013

16. Visitor Arrivals

418,108 Feb 2013

17. Underemployment Rate 7/

20.9% Jan 2013

18. Unemployment Rate 7/

7.1% Jan 2013

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

It figures

Japan, PHL take concrete steps to tackle biodiversity protection T

HE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) along with the University of the Philippines’ (UP) Marine Science Institute and Tokyo Institute of Technology are spearheading a 5-year research project to help conserve biodiversity in the Philippines’ coastal areas. The project “Integrated Coastal Ecosystem Conservation and Adaptive Management Under Local and Global Environmental Impacts in the Philippines” or CECAM, now on its 3rd year, aims to come up with a conservation plan on common local and global environment issues including climate change, particularly in coastal areas in the tropics. The project also includes the University of Tokyo, Nagasaki University, Hokkaido University, Kochi University, Ryukyu University, Port and Airport Research Institute, Japan Agency for Marine Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), the UP Department of Geodetic Engineering, and UP-Visayas as partners in the endeavour. Coinciding with the celebration of the Philippine En-

vironment Month this June, CECAM members met recently to discuss the progress in the project’s research activities that are focused on addressing coastal ecosystem conservation. Results of initial research activities under CECAM have established the urgency to formulate workable action plans that are community-based and site-specific that would prevent or mitigate coastal degradation and threats to biodiversity in coastal ecosystems. “The project is a response to the call of global leaders to combat biodiversity loss and mitigate the impact of natural and human activities in coastal communities,” said Dr. Miguel Fortes of the UP Marine Science Institute and CECAM Project Manager. “CECAM also aims to provide technical or scientific support in filling the gap in conservation policies in the Philippines.” The project studies six areas in the Philippines whose biodiversity is affected by natural and human activities, namely Boracay Island, Laguna Lake, Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro, Banate Bay in Iloilo, Panay; Bolinao in Pangasinan and

BY THE NUMBERS

The governmen t set to cut the number of people living in poverty to

16.6 percent

by the end of 2 015, down from

27.9 percent last year.

SOURCE: NEDA

Naawan and Laguindingan in Misamis Oriental. The Philippines is host to 70%-80% of the world’s biodiversity. A report from the Department of Environment and Natural Resource (DENR) has identified 228 key biodiversity areas covering 7.6 million hectares that include 128 terrestrial and 100 marine sites.

CECAM is under the “Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development” (SATREPS), established jointly by JICA and JST. Among others, it aims to address global issues through international research by Japanese researchers collaborating with their counterparts in developing countries.

system that uses fiber-optic cables to distribute a base station’s signals to multiple low power active antenna systems installed in nominal locations inside residential subdivisions. This in effect allows the delivery of a more reliable service in the deployment area without the need for towering cell sites, he said. “The ODAS solution does not only improve mobile phone signals, they also provide an alternative and efficient lighting system as Globe Telecom strives to provide value-added services to the communities we partner with,” Estrada said. Estrada also stressed that radiation coming from cell sites is not considered harmful and is classified as non-ionizing, similar to

radiation that comes from low-frequency devices such as transistor radios and microwave oven or baby monitors. In fact, all cell sites and ODAS equipment of the company have also been given radiation safety certificates by the Department of Health, he said. “It is a known fact that power from broadcast transmitters are at least 1,000 times higher than traditional cell sites and at least 10,000 times higher than signals from each ODAS antenna,” Estrada said. He added that based on studies by the World Health Organization, there is no conclusive evidence to associate exposure to radio signals from cell sites or wireless networks with adverse health effects.

Globe unveils use of outdoor distributed antenna system

MONTHLY AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATE (January 2012-April 2013) Month

LOBE Telecom has unveiled the use of outdoor distributed antenna system (ODAS), which effects stronger mobile phone signal for its subscribers, becoming the first telecommunications company in the country to make use of such technology. The next best alternative to towering cell sites, the ODAS solution is state of the art technology that makes use of a specialized lamp posts built with radio signal transmission capability, bringing unparalleled telecommunication service for its subscribers in strategic areas. “The ODAS technology effectively brings coverage much closer to residents through the installation of lamp posts deployed along sidewalks. These facilities

1st Rank of the Philippines’ Palawan in the list of best islands in the world, according to Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2013. In second place is Boracay, which has also been praised by several travel magazines for its powdery white sand and crystal clear waters. Both Palawan and Boracay beat other world-famous islands in the list, even those that are already in Travel + Leisure’s hall of fame.

deepen mobile coverage by bringing radio signal closer to end-users and Globe Telecom is the first telco service provider in the country to use the ODAS solution,” said Emmanuel Estrada, Globe Head of Network Technologies Strategy. According to Estrada, the ODAS solution also supports all frequency bands used by wireless carriers, including the cutting edge long-term evolution (LTE) technology, providing stronger support for mobile data services. “The ODAS technology effectively enhances end-user’s experience by providing stronger mobile phone coverage and higher bandwidth with the reliability of a conventional cell site,” said Estrada. He explained that the ODAS solution is a dedicated

2.011 million

453 million pesos

Number of foreign visitor arrivals from January to May 2013. This is the first time in Philippine history that the country reached the 2 million mark in the first five months of the year.

Grant given by the European Union (EU) to the Philippines to assist in the modernization of the Bureau of Customs (BOC). The modernization initiative is under the EU’s expanded Trade Related Technical Assistance (TRTA) project.

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Never take chances

CT, do not react. That’s the Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s quick response to the latest travel advisory of the United States, Australia and Canada. Showing the poise of a battle-scarred leader, Mayor Rody was right when he said never to belittle the security dossier of the embassies of the three countries. Initially, the travel advisory looks like a blackeye on our efforts to promote and position Davao City as a tourism destination. Who would like to hear a travel advisory like that? That for sure is scary. Imagine how it is to be in the same category as Cotabato and Zamboanga and the rest of Mindanao areas noted for the ages-old conflicts on insurgency and the presence of suspected terror groups. That for sure is never fun. How can we kickstart our “Davao Life is Here” campaign when travel advisories like the one released last Wednesday suck life out of our hopes and positive outlook?

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But Mayor Rody has a point here. Never underestimate their intelligence report. These countries, friendly as they are to us in many diplomatic dealings, will not just issue a damning travel advisory without the benefit of a well-sourced intelligence report. Instead of whining, we must heed the call and be prepared ourselves. Mayor Rody has alerted the agencies involved in security and peace and order to take the threats of terrorism seriously. Like an overprotective father, Mayor Duterte has alerted everyone to be extra cautious. We can never be so sure. Nevertheless, the extra caution does not mean the end of our efforts to overcome the bad tag. Department of Tourism regional director Art Boncato can only wish the advisory will be lifted soon as this affects largely our huge domestic travel market. The lifting will come at the right time. For now, what is important and imperative is to make sure we are not caught with our guards down. Better safe than sorry, folks.

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Steering the city lawmaking body

O OUR NEWLY-ELECTED CITY ALDERMEN HAVE THE PURE INTENTION TO SERVE? – Lawmakers either in the national or local levels are instructed by the Constitution to “maintain high standards of integrity.” Much will revolve around the legislators’ decisions, motivations and behavior being done inside the august chamber. One glaring example is the maiden session of the Davao City’s 17th Legislative Council, which according to reports has already produced unpleasant outcome. Now, all eyes are on the newly-installed council presiding officer, the youthful city Vice Mayor Paolo “Pulong” Duterte who presided the inaugural session. What happened during the affair according to our “little birdie twitters” actually was simply a stern warning of the vice mayor to all council members – neophytes, ‘returnees’ or reelectionists. Vice Mayor Pulong reprimanded some councilors whom he noticed were out of the chamber and hanging around somewhere while their colleagues delivered their inaugural speeches. What is the precipitating factor of his mild outburst? His anger probably stemmed in part from the fact that some councilors were already showing their true colors – infuriating habit and disgraceful manner even on the first session day .Newly-elected councilors should always bear in mind there are plenty of pressing concerns that await their immediate attention, yet it seems this early it is on self-aggrandizement and political-puffery where their energies are destined to go. Much is expected of them today and beyond, service-wise. Case in point: the wary electorate will likely give them a grim stare if they would try to explain that they’re still on the adjustment period. Let’s think about that for a moment. After all, public service is relative, and

may be achieve through effective and efficient implementation. I presumed that after the elections our newly-installed city councilors were still in ‘cloud nine’ and overwhelmed by their acquired glorified seats. That’s one way of looking at it. Another is that, the electorate had always high expectations of the new council leadership, particularly its members – old and new alike. Being reasonably confident, notably the installation of their preferred council candidates means much to the masses. But what about the councilors’ pure intention to serve - do they have it in mind that public service is a public trust? The fact that they are being closely watched at all angles shows how seriously the people are anticipating members of the city council to deliver posthaste basic services to the populace. Sure, the people’s attention will likewise be trained directly at the young vice mayor. The dominant question is: “Does the vice mayor have a vision for the local legislative chamber, the city and its people?” As he assumed the vice mayoral post last week, local political watchers debated whether VM Pulong could provide the drive and direction of the city lawmaking body by enacting laws that would stimulate the city’s socio-political and economic development. While political experts and legal luminaries may argue about if the vice mayor can deliver what the city and its people need, they generally agree what it is: courageous leadership that is willing to continue the remarkable achieve-

ments left behind by his predecessor. So is the current council chieftain Pulong the vice mayor Davao City has been waiting for? Many analysts share the experts’ sanguine observation. “You become vice mayor or any local elective posts because party leaders and the people elect you. The direction is fixed consensus that often initiates radical change.” This early the dauntless vice mayor is already showing signs that he really means business therefore council member should avoid doing hanky-panky, and should discipline themselves in their actions. What kind of a council presiding officer will the vice mayor be? Much has been said and made of his people-oriented views. As head of the city’s Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) prior to his election as vice mayor, he knows full well what are really the needs of the people notably those in the grassroots level. He is likewise seen as a decisive leader willing to take necessary actions. Like his father-mayor, the city council may be in for real action during his reign. This may come off as a played-out piece of observation. The electorate should never get tired of looking intently into the official responsibilities of the member of the 17th city council. They can’t be complacent that all of the city councilors regardless of political inclination will actually do their tasks earnestly and honestly during their terms. Mind you, of course, there are exceptions. Some of them in the long run do rise to the occasion, and will be performing well. After the 100-day celebratory period, readily available records either through the social media or minutes of the city council will tell people pretty clearly who are performing, and who are not. Dear folks, keep on beat watching!

to hate your classes. Soon, I found myself devouring many books on world literature (Steinbeck, F a u l k n e r, Hemming-

me to form the UM Dramatic Guild sometime in 1964 which attracted many students with the same passion for the theatre to audition for membership in the guild. Discovering so many acting talents, it was easy for us to formally organize the guild and produce three one-act stage plays even before taking our oath as new officers of the UMDG---with me as founder and president, of course. With the late E.O. Fuentes fully backing our drama group as its guild advisor and PR man, our stage productions not only enjoyed free local and national publicity but also the complete support (executive and financial support) from the late university president himself, Atty Guillermo Torres, the father of the current UM president--- Guillermo “Willie” Torres Jr.

When researchers dig up a literary past

OR A college drop-out like me who had been struggling to survive the past sixty-plus years, I found it rather strange that a university chancellor and some literary professors in a couple of universities had to pin me down in an in-depth research study to find out what little secrets the University of Mindanao kept, that made the subject of Literature flourish in the 1960”s. It wasn’t a secret that I was one of those who got bored by our classes in English and Literature ( short story writing, Philippine literature, world literature, etc). When you get so fascinated by all those books you’re asked to read, you’re carried away to strange new worlds of stories you want to see not only in your mind but also onstage. When you begin to love books, you begin

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way, Sartre, etc) as well as Philippine literature ( NVM, Joaquin, Enriquez, Rivera, etc) but wasn’t contented until I could see some of their stories played out by actors and actresses onstage. That was the trigger that pushed

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Music as therapy for sick children SPECIAL FEATURE BY LADY MARIE DELA TORRE

USIC as therapy for sick children. Dr. Joselyn Eusebio, an internationally recognized Filipino Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician and certified music therapist specializing in children, said music is effective in reducing anxiety and pain in children undergoing medical and dental procedures. ”Music intervention had positive effects on reducing patients’ anxiety and pain,” Eusebio told a press conference Wednesday at the Dusit Hotel in Makati. This followed the pilot launch of music therapy activities at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center and Cardinal Santos Medical Center recently. A theory points to the ability of music to distract a patient from pain, anxiety and stress as it enables the patient to focus on something pleasant and encouraging. When soothing music occupies the mind, it somehow allows the patient to “escape” into his or her own world”, also facilitating for the patient. ”Children should listen to soft and slow or simple songs or familiar nursery rhyme songs and not the harsh or wild songs as some studies showed it can also affects their attention span, and would ‘make their more hyper and irritable and agitated”, Eusebio added. In her presentation, she said the most extensive account of music in general hospitals appeared during the first half of the 1900s, when health care practitioners used music in conjunction with anaesthesia and analgesia. Notedly, GlaxoSmithline Philippines, Inc. instituted the Himig Kalinga program supported by doctors-recommended Paracemol (Calpol) which is scheduled to visit 22 key hospitals in GMA and Luzon, bringing appropriate and familiar nursery rhymes songs to in-hospital pediatric patients. Accordingly, music therapy is used in all individuals of all ages from a variety of conditions, which include psychiatric disorders, medical problems, physical handicaps, sensory impairments, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, communication disorders, interpersonal problems, and aging. Therapist uses music and all of its facet-physical, emotional, mental, social , aesthetic, and spiritual-to-help clients to improve or maintain their health. In the past, music has been used as a healing force. The Roman god of medicine Aesculapius was said to cure diseases of the mind by using song and music. In Egyptian temples, music therapy was also reportedly used for healing. Even ancient Greek physician Hippocrates played music for his mental patients as early as 400 B.C. [PNA]

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Wanted..FFROM 2 Central 911 can have the equipments needed for upgrade. “His instruction to us will eventually increase the capability in addressing the emergency needs in Davao City,” he said. Jaldon bared that he noticed that the emergency needs in Davao City is increasing because of its vertical and lateral expansion including population increase which directly

affects the emergency needs of the public. “As of now we are doing reviews and we are identifying other equipments that we needed and we are also upgrading our capabilities,” he said. He added that they have adequate equipment for flooding situations, but in an instance when a structure collapses they will need additional equipment. At present, Central

911 has enough manpower and if the additional equipments will be given they might as well need an additional crew to fill in their team. Central 911 functions as police assistance, emergency medical service, urban search and rescue service, fire auxiliary service, K-9 service and conducts trainings to different areas of the city. CMP

the authorities, including the Philippine National Police (PNP), Task Force Davao (TFD), and others, to add precautionary measures by putting up more checkpoints, and warm bodies, whether covert or otherwise on the ground. He asked for the people’s understanding should they experience any inconvenience due to the additional secu-

rity measures, after all, it is for their own protection. The mayor also said, he does not want to attribute the adverse travel advisory from these countries to any group, rebels or front. He, however, said that it is “a little bit sad” that one of the scheduled major event in Davao City—the Philippine Ad Congress-was cancelled due to

the bad travel advisory from these countries. The travel advisory from USA, Canada and Australia were released in the first week of July in their respective embassies in Manila citing “criminal gangs and terrorist” presence in Cotabato, Zamboanga and Davao Cities as the reason why their nationals should exercise extreme caution when going to Mindanao.

“dealings” with Petalcorin. Alliance of Progressive Labor (APL) Davao coordinator Rodel Abenoja said Cirilo holds documents that are substantial in ousting Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)-Davao Director Benjamin Go, for alleged corruption in that agency. Abenoja said, Cirilo would have blown the whistle through an interview, but he backed out when Rivera was killed on January 25, 2013 and when a grenade was thrown at his house, which fortunately did not explode. He said, Petalcorin also has documents that contain the same information with Cirilo’s. Their group is also conducting their own investigation, and is still to ask the permission of Petalcorin’s wife to get the files which are in his

office, said Abenoja. He said, their group sees corruption in the LTFRB regional office as the only motive in killing Petalcorin. Kempis said, Cirilo went to hiding after Rivera was killed for fear of his life and has not communicated with him since. There are reports that Cirilo is hiding at Camp Crame for protection at this moment. Abenoja said Cirilo should gain courage and that their entire group will back him up. He said the Talomo Police personnel told him that there are no papers and evidences to strengthen the petition to oust the LTFRB head. Abenoja believes that there is a big possibility that Cirilo would also be killed, but it would be best if Cirilo could give the documents he is holding to the authorities, so that Petalcorins’s fight

will not be in vain. He fear that Petalcorin’s case would end up like Rivera’s case which until now remains unsolved.

sa ila, dapat kopyahon nila akong style para approachable sila sa media.” Dela Rosa has served as a DCPO director for one year and five months. “Kanang pagbalhin-balhin namo, part na sa programs sa pagdevelop sa officers sa PNP,” he added. When being asked

about his experience as the chief of DCPO he said that it is both exciting and challenging. Dela Rosa has been in the service for 31 years previously assigned as provincial director in Compostela Valley and then Davao del Sur. The creation of ‘habal-habal cops kontra riding in tandem’ was spearheaded by Dela

Rosa which helped to alleviate robbery cases on the streets in the city. Another Dela Rosa legacy is the “Oplan Tokhang (toktok-hangyo)” and “Taphang (tapok hangyo)” which he initiated last February 3. The operations have covered 45 barangays in the city from February to May. CMP

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A press release read by Kempis, states that their group is not contented with the investigation conducted by the authorities, since there is no timeframe on when the case will be solve. He also wants to clarify that the Petalcorin case is not an isolated case contrary to the pronouncement of Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Director Ronald dela Rosa. Kempis said three transport leaders were killed in just a span of seven months this year, including transport leader and municipal councilor of Governor Generoso Davao Oriental Romy Almacin, who was shot dead in broad daylight last May. EJF

BOY’S BEST FRIEND. A boy takes a morning swim with his dog in the waters off Sta. Ana Wharf in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

Death penalty sought for illegal logging

measure seeking death penalty for illegal logging will be re-filed in the 16th Congress to address the unabated illegal activity in the country. Outgoing Capiz Representative Jane Tan-Castro is the author of a bill in the 15th Congress declaring illegal logging a heinous crime punishable by death. Tan-Castro’s husband, newly elected Rep. Fredenil Castro, is expected to re-file the bill in the next Congress. “Illegal loggers should pay for their crime,” Tan-Castro said. Tan-Castro said under the present law, illegal logging is punish-

able with only six years imprisonment and a fine based on the price of the illegal logs. Tan-Castro said the Philippines’ forest cover has thinned to about 6.6 million hectares in 2010 from the approximately 16 million hectares in the 1950s. Citing the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Tan-Castro said about 200,000 hectares a year are destroyed and almost 5 million hectares are considered denuded due to illegal logging. “As a result, soil erosion and river siltation plague the provinces of Aurora, Quezon, Nueva Ecija and some parts of

Mindanao,” Tan-Castro said. Tan-Castro said the massive logging in the Sierra Madre mountain range had been blamed for the flash floods and landslides that killed more than 1,000 people in Quezon and Aurora in December 2004. Tan-Castro said even more dangerous and intolerable is the unlawful practice of cutting trees in protected watershed areas where hardwood trees still abound. “We must stop the widespread forest destruction and make tree growing and preservation part of our national consciousness,” Tan-Castro said.[PNA]

mixed reactions, most of them violent. “Wala na ba silang alam gawin kundi magpalit ng pangalan?” Yahoo! user Sam Sung asked in another comment in the website. Aside from the country’s name, names of streets, towns and provinces are frequently matters of debate among Filipinos. Suggestions have previously been floated, for instance, for the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) to be renamed in honor of democracy icon and late President Corazon Aquino.

“There is no confusion on what the Philippines should be called,” Yahoo! user Kuroneko said. She was refuting the KWF’s claim that the use of three different names gave rise to confusion on how the country should be referred to. “Let the name be whatever it is. Don’t waste your time thinking of what to do with the name,” Yahoo! user Nilo said. Several Twitter users shared the same sentiment, even adding that they prefer using the three names for the country interchangeably. [Yahoo!]

Pinoys shun ‘Filipinas’suggestion

waste of time is how many Pinoy netizens described the language commission’s move to officially use the name “Filipinas.” “Wala na ba kayong maisip?” a Yahoo! user named Jaicon said, commenting on news about the Komisyong ng Wikang Filipino’s suggestion. In a resolution dated April 12, the KWF urged the use of “Filipinas” instead of “Philippines” or “Pilipinas” as the country’s official name. The decision, which only recently made rounds via social media networks, has drawn

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Samsung readies ‘Gear’ smartwatch

NEWEST. Davao Bloggers rally behind payITfwd Davao-based social media influencers have converged recently for payITfwd, the newest social development initiative of wireless leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart). This is part of a series of meet-ups with bloggers that Smart has organized in key cities nationwide to help propagate the news and encourage those who do social good to join payITfwd. PayITfwd hopes to enable community projects that foster learning through the use of mobile technologies in line with Smart’s mEducation initiatives. Smart is looking for ongoing community-based projects that have potentials to scale up via technology. Smart will be giving a technology pack-

age to the 20 best projects for this year, 10 for each round starting May up to July, and August until October. The technology package includes 5 tablets, Smart Bro load worth P3,000, Smart Bro pocket wi-fi, and a cash prize worth P50,000. To know more about the program, visit www.smart.com.ph/payITfwd. Ericberto Barriga, Jr., president of ICT Davao was one of the speakers during the meet-up. ICT Davao champions the formulation of ICT-related policies and regulations to create a business environment that encourages ICT investments. The bloggers’ meet-up was held at the Smart JUMP Center in Davao City.

F Apple is working on its “iWatch,” its bitter Korean rival Samsung is coming up with its “Gear.” Android enthusiast site Phandroid said Samsung suggested “Gear” could be “watches, clocks, wristbands, bracelets” that can communicate with computers and tablets. “It’s a fitting name, when you think about it — analog clocks and watches use small gears to turn the various hands. It would certainly be very easy to market in that regard,” it said. Samsung enthusiast blog site SamMobile said the Korean company has applied for a trademark on the name “Gear” for what it described as Samsung’s version of “Rolex.” “Ready for the next hype? Samsung wants to bring their own

ROLEX! They confirmed a new Android smart watch few months back and now they’ve applied for a trademark on name ‘GEAR,’” SamMobile said. A separate article on T3.com said that while Samsung has yet to release any official information about the device, its executive vice president Lee Young Hee confirmed last May they are preparing “products for the future, and the watch is definitely one of them.” On the other hand, T3.com said it is not clear yet if Samsung will just make “Gear” an accessory that works alongside one’s mobile or a standalone device. Samsung this joins other companies like Apple, Sony and Google with similar plans for their own smartwatches.

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D12 leaves Lakers for Rockets

SHORT FLING. Los Angeles stars Kobe Bryant (left) will be missing Dwight Howard (right) who has moved to the Houston Rockets.

FTER 20 months of twists and turns in the Dwight Howard saga, he made a decision on where he will play next season, the Houston Rockets. “I’ve decided to become a member of the Houston Rockets,” Howard tweeted. “I feel its the best place for me and I am excited about joining the Rockets and I’m looking forward to a great season. I want to thank the fans in Los Angeles and wish them the best.” Howard’s deal with Houston is worth $88 million over four years. If he had stayed with the Lakers he could’ve made another $30 million and one more season. Late Friday evening, Howard had changed his twitter avatar to him wearing a Rockets uniform. Howard informed all the teams in the running of his decision one at a time, with the Lakers coming later in the day. “We have been informed of Dwight’s decision to not return to the Lakers. Naturally we’re

disappointed,” Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said in a statement. “However, we will now move forward in a different direction with the future of the franchise and, as always, will do our best to build the best team possible, one our great lakers fans will be proud to support. To Dwight, we thank him for his time and consideration, and for his efforts with us last season. We wish him the best of luck on the remainder of his NBA career.” For all the allure of the Lakers that he was so excited about after the trade that brought him to Los Angeles in the summer of 2012, Howard ultimately went with the team that gave him the best chance to win a championship now rather than later. The Rockets had gone to great lengths to clear the way for his arrival, remaking their roster and offering a chance to partner with James Harden on the team that went 45-37 last season and pushed his former Oklahoma City Thunder team to six games in a first-round playoff loss.

Sabilo defends world title in Solaire July 13 U

NDEFEATED WBO minimuweight world champion Merlito Sabillo of the Philippines will stake his title for the first time against WBO world no. 6 contender Jorle Estrada of Colombia in the 21st edition of the top rated Pinoy Pride mega-boxing series on July 13, 2013, 6:00 p.m. at the luxurious Solaire Resort and Casino. Dubbed as “Pinoy Pride XXI: When Worlds Collide,”

Sabillo hopes to better his pro ring record of 22 wins without a loss with 11 wins within the distance against Estrada who has also an impressive 17-6, 6 KO’s ring mark. The promotion, presented by the country’s premiere boxing outfit, ALA Promotions in cooperation with ABS-CBN Sports, is expected to be another sell out as this will be the first time that it will be held in the luxurious ca-

sino resort, the first development to break ground in the state-owned Entertainment City. This exciting fight card will be headlined by the hard-hitting southpaw from Toboso, Negros Occidental who will wage war against the Colombian who already vowed to avenge the defeat of his countryman, fomer no. 1 ranked Luis De La Rosa, who lost to Sabillo earlier this year.

be held in the luxurious Solaire Resort and Casino in the country’s Entertainment City. This Sunday, July 7 they are scheduled to appear on two top-rating TV shows. They are invited to promote during UAAP Basketball match-ups between heavy favorites FEU Tamaraws and UP Fighting Maroons for the first game and powerhouse long-time rivals Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles and De La Salle University Green Archers for the second game live at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Plugging together with famous celebrities during ABS-CBN noon time show A.S.A.P will also be part of the agenda on the same day On Monday, July 8, they are also asked to join the gang of Kapamilya Network’s early morning show, Umagang Kay Ganda and an in-depth interview with veteran sports caster DyanCastillejo will follow. Sabillo, Villanueva and Banal are wrapping up their weeks-long training before heading to Manila for the finishing touches.

TV guestings lined up for Pinoy Pride XXI

SIDE from the rigorous training, WBO Minimumweight World Champion Merlito “Tiger” Sabillo, OPBF superflyweight title-holder King Arthur Villanueva and former WBO bantamweight world championship contender AJ “Bazooka” Banal will also have to do their share in promoting their July 13 mega-fight. The 3 ALA boxers are scheduled to appear on ABS-CBN television shows to promote their fights for “Pinoy Pride XXI: When Worlds Collide” which will

PIGGYBACK. A Soldiers for Christ player bites into a fake by Matina Enclaves forward John Ferriols. The Enclaves beat the Soldiers 89-87. Lean Daval Jr.

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Eiga Sai Japanese Film Festival in Davao July 19 - 28

likes to sing join their class. They decide to join a singing competition in school; ‘DOYO’ (Japanese children’s songs) was their choice and they practice well. However, some boys in the school are found shoplifting; as a result, the class is forced to withdraw from the singing competition… But somehow, Akira and his classmates try to re-enter the competition. There was a strong will to realize Ms. Sakamoto’s wish and Shizu’s dream to become a singer.

By Kenneth Irving Ong IN celebration of the Philippine-Japanese Friendship Month and the 46th Year of ASEAN - Japan friendship and cooperation, the Japan Foundation, Manila together with the Film Development Council of the Philippines stages the much-anticipated “Eiga Sai” Japanese Film Fstival from July 4 to August 25. The Davao City leg of the festival will be on July 19 to 28 will feature a series of culturally-inspiring films all in Japanese with English subtitles and all movies are rated G:

About Her Brother (Ototo) Master filmmaker Yamada Yoji, known for his humanistic films, directs his first contemporary feature in ten years. Paying homage to Ichikawa Kon’s film of the same title, the film presents a heartwarming depiction of the bond between a hard-working older sister and her younger brother, a failed performer. Widowed young, Ginko (Yoshinaga Sayuri) runs a pharmacy and lives with her daughter, Koharu (Aoi Yu), and her motherin- law, Kinuyo (Kato Haruko). Koharu was to marry a distinguished doctor; and, out of the blue, Ginko’s long lost brother, Tetsuro (Shofukutei Tsurube), showed up drunk at the wedding; thus, ruined the occasion. ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street - 3 (Always Sanchome no yuhi 64) The third installment in

About Her Brother.

a popular comedy-drama series following the lives of residents of a Tokyo neighborhood, this time taking place in 1964. Shot using the same 3D system as James Cameron’s Avatar, it vividly evokes the vitality of the times by interspersing nostalgic CG recreations of the Tokyo Olympics, the bullet train soon after it went into operation, and a lot more. As the benefits of Japan’s economic boom were being felt on Third Street in Sunset Town, unfortunate incidents were taking place—novelist Chagawa (Yoshioka Hidetaka) finds himself upstaged by a younger writer and ironically falls into a slump. Then he receives word from his family in Nagano that his father is seriously ill. Light Up Nippon – Recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake On March 11, 2011, Japan was hit by an unprecedented earthquake and tsunami that caused great devastation to property and loss of lives in the Tohoku region; the entire nation was consequently in grief.

Light Up Nippon is a fireworks display project launched in 10 disasterstricken areas simultaneously following the Great East Japan Earthquake. After overcoming many obstacles with strong commitment and sheer de-

termination, the first fireworks event was on August 11, 2011, much to the delight of many people—it was a memorial for the victims and a symbol of hope for recovery. The Japan Foundation has produced a documentary video for overseas viewing that includes the LIGHT UP NIPPON project, which was made possible through the efforts of individuals from Japan’s younger generation. Japan, Our homeland (Furusato – Japan) In the late 1950s, Japan was in a state of recovery from the ravages of the war—developing its economy. In downtown Tokyo, children always played outdoors until sunset and were awaited warmly at home by their families. Akira is an ordinary boy— naïve and serious; Gon is

the boss; and, Hakase is a genius. One spring, a new female music teacher and a pretty girl—Shizu, who

KAMUI (Kamui Gaiden) Director/screenwriter Sai Yoichi and screenwriter Kudo Kankuro have created a live action period piece based on the internationally famous classic Ninja comic by Shirato Sampei. Kamui (Matsuyama Kenichi), born in the 17th century in the lower classes of society, became a Ninja in order to survive. Unable to bear the restrictive rules and brutality, he fled—known as an escaped Ninja. Being a fugitive, he lived in the home of fisherman Hanbei (Kobayashi Kaoru) whose life he saved. Hanbei’s wife Sugaru Koyuki)—herself an escaped Ninja did not trust him. Meanwhile, Hanbei’s daughter Sayaka (Ohgo Suzuka) finds herself falling in love with him.

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CEB celebrates inaugural Airbus A330 flight to Seoul, delivery of 45th aircraft THE Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) celebrated the inaugural flight of its first Airbus A330 aircraft last July 4, and the delivery of its 45th aircraft last July 5, 2013. Passengers departing for the inaugural Airbus A330 flight 5J 188 from Manila to Seoul (Incheon) were sent off with fanfare and freebies. The first inaugural flight passenger to check-in at the airport, Ms Rizziane Aileen Tolentino, a student of the Catholic University of Korea, was also awarded with a round-trip ticket to Seoul (Incheon). CEB’s brand-new Airbus A330 aircraft was delivered last June 15, 2013 from Toulouse, France. Aside from Seoul, this aircraft will also be utilized for 5J 813 from Manila to Singapore on July 8, before CEB’s daily Manila-Dubai service commences on October 7, 2013. Meanwhile, CEB recently took delivery of its 45th aircraft, a brand-new Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320, from Toulouse, France. CEB is the first and only Philippine operator of Airbus aircraft with Sharklets, a milestone Airbus technology that allows airlines to save up to 4% on fuel burn. This is CEB’s 3rd Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320 delivery for 2013. The airline expects delivery of 16 more Airbus A320 aircraft with Sharklets, 30 Airbus A321neo and 3 Airbus A330 aircraft from 2013 until 2021. “These highly efficient, state-of-the-art aircraft will allow us to continue offering CEB’s trademark lowest fares to our passengers, as they travel to, from and within the Philippines. We look forward to taking delivery of more aircraft, equipped with the most modern, best in class technology, for the benefit of our guests,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog. For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www.cebupacificair.com, or call the reservation hotlines (02)7020-888 or (032)230-8888. The latest seat sales can also be found on CEB’s official Twitter and Facebook pages.

Globe extends free unlimited Viber service to prepaid subscribers GLOBE Telecom beefs up its flagship unlimited call and text promo for prepaid subscribers by adding free unlimited Viber Chat for the same price. Globe Prepaid GoUNLI25 is a bundled prepaid offer with unlimited texts and unlimited calls to Globe/TM plus unlimited Viber Chat services without the need for Wi-Fi or additional data charges. Available to Globe Prepaid subscribers for only P25 valid for 1 day, GoUNLI25 allows subscribers to connect with contacts in any Globe network as well as with other users subscribed to other networks both in the Philippines and abroad, for as long as these contacts have Viber accounts. Viber is a mobile application that allows users to call, text, and send photos to each other, wherever they are in the world. With Viber, no registration, alias, or invitations are required. The app also instantly integrates with the user’s own contact list. “GoUNLI25 is a perfect offer for the youth who are always on the lookout for new ways of engaging with their social circles. Today, the youth and the prepaid market, in general, look for different ways to connect with their friends, and that means going beyond call and text,” said KD Dizon, Head of Globe Prepaid. “With GoUNLI25, our subscribers can now use Unlimited Viber Chat on top of unlimited calls and texts to Globe and TM, all for the same affordable price of P25. With the Viber Chat connection, subscribers can get in touch with practically all networks everywhere in the world using Viber’s revolutionized messaging technology and exciting features. It’s totally a new mobile experience for our subscribers because they can use emoticons, pictures and group messaging to enhance the way they connect with friends so they can go lang nang go.” GoUNLI25 is also available in longer validity options such as the 3-day variant for P67, 7-day variant for P150, and 30day variant for P600. To register, subscribers can dial *143# and choose GoSAKTO. They may also register by sending GOUNLI25 to 8888.

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MOVIES

Despicable Me 2:

5 Things to know about the spy vs. spy flick

THE manic Minions are back!

A Despicable Me sequel was a no-brainer, considering the 2010 release grossed more than $540 million and became the 10th biggest animated film in U.S. history. Steve Carell returns as oddly accented, follically challenged Gru, who has abandoned his super-villain image to play suburban dad to three orphan girls. But then Gru gets recruited by the Anti-Villain League (AVL) to help capture a nefarious new criminal. Partnering with AVL agent Lucy Wilde (Kristen Wiig), Gru sets up a stakeout at the local mall and struggles to balance this top-secret job with his role as father. Ready to be debriefed on more covert DM2 facts? Keep reading (but then we’ll have to kill you): Steve Carell Is the New Will Smith: Only a few years back, superstar Smith ruled the July 4th weekend at the box office, with mega-hits like Independence Day, Men in Black, and Men in Black 2. But oh how things have changed (cough, cough… After Earth…). Now Carell is having a banner holiday weekend with two movies opening—Despicable Me 2 and the indie comedy The Way, Way Back, a bittersweet coming-of-age tale that should earn some love from blockbuster-weary audiences. Wiiging Out With Weaponry: Funnylady Kristen Wiig also returns for this second go-round, though as a different character. The filmmakers were so impressed with Wiig’s performance as Miss Hattie, the orphanage matron in the first film, that they

offered her the plum part of Special Agent Lucy Wilde. This overeager operative packs lots of nifty gadgets, including a lipstick taser, moose tranquilizer darts and an epoxyshooting bracelet that can stop an attacking chicken. You never know when you might need that. Bratt Goes Bad: Law & Order star Benjamin Bratt plays flirtatious restaurant owner Eduardo and his villainous alter ego El Macho. Initially, Javier Bardem was in, um, talks to voice the roles, which went instead to Al Pacino. Alas, Pacino’s animation debut

was not meant to be. Mere months before DM2’s re-

lease, the legendary actor departed the project, citing “creative differences” with directors Pierre Coffin & Chris Renaud. Bratt was quickly tapped to re-record Pacino’s tracks, which had been used as reference for animating the characters. Booyah! Say What? Deciphering Minion-Speak: As in the first film, the gibbering, googly-eyed Minions provide the biggest laughs. But before these Twinkieshaped henchmen became the characters we know and love, the filmmakers struggled with how the little guys should communicate. Their initial vocals weren’t working, so director Pierre Coffin stepped into the recording booth and did some off-the-cuff riffs that became the Minions’ “language,” a nonsensical mix of Indian, French, English, Spanish and Italian. World War Minion: The villain’s master plan—and DM2’s best plot device— involves using the Minions as an army of mindless eating machines. His special serum transforms the cute yellow guys into purple, wild-haired beasties. You might think the filmmakers were inspired by Gremlins or any zombie flick, but they credit the Looney Tunes cartoon Hyde and Go Tweet, in which Tweety Bird drinks a Jekyll-and-Hyde formula and becomes a big, hairy monster. These malevolent Minions are a stroke of evil genius! E!Online

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GMA-7’s I-Witness airs “Batak: Ang Naglalahong Tribo” this Monday IN the outskirts of Puerto Princesa City in Palawan lives a tribe called Batak—an ancient group of people believed to be the oldest inhabitants of the Philippines. But today, the Batak are fading fast. They are now the smallest tribe in Palawan with a population estimated at around 300. Inside one of the Batak villages, bare-breasted women in colorful costumes greet foreign and local visitors alike. Eager to play their music, they happily beat sticks on hollowed-out tree trunks, still dancing to the rhythm that has entertained them for centuries. Their happy faces belie their long battle against extinction. The Batak tribe are a nomadic group of people, relying on hunting and gathering for food. But with environmental resources slowly depleting, the Batak

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no one dons their traditional costumes anymore, the men still go on hunting trips for wild boar and flying squirrels. They say this diet has fed their ancestors for centuries, and they believe it could sustain them too. This Monday in I-Witness, Mariz Umali joins the Batak tribe on a hunting trip in the jungle and gets up close and personal with the vanishing tribe of Palawan. “Batak: Ang Naglalahong Tribo” airs July 8 after Saksi on GMA-7.

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people are being pushed farther into the jungle, often suffering from malnutrition and lack of access to medical facilities. Ricky Dela Cruz, a Christian pastor, recounts that children tie their stomachs with rope to deaden their hunger pangs. The average Batak woman bears eight children, but only two would survive. In another Batak village, a cemented basketball court welcomes visitors. Basketball is a favorite pastime for Batak boys. Although

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Babies born on same day as Kate Middleton’s child to receive commemorative silver coins

TALK about feeling like royalty!

The Royal Mint has announced that babies born in Britain on the same day as Kate Middleton and Prince William’s little bundle of joy will be eligible to receive a special silver penny. A total of 2,013 coins will be created, each one dated 2013, and will come in either a pink or a blue pouch depending on the child’s gender. “The birth of the royal baby will be a joyous occasion not just for Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge but also for the whole nation,” said Shane Bissett, director of commemmorative coins at the Royal Mint, in a statement. “It will also be a special day for many mothers and fathers across the country as they too welcome the arrival of their new baby, hence why we wanted to extend this historical moment to them with a lucky penny.” In order to claim one of the coins, however, parents must register through the Royal Mint’s Facebook page. Of course, the royal couple has already received quite a few presents themselves ahead of their child’s arrival. Most recently, the Finnish government sent the Duke

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DESPICABLE ME 2 2D and Duchess a Finnish baby box. The cardboard box, which is distributed to all expectant mothers in Finland and doubles as a sleeping vessel when empty, contains a mattress, mattress cover, undersheet, sleeping bag, duvet cover and blanket, various clothing items, as well as a number of grooming products. Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard also knitted a

kangaroo for Will and Kate’s baby, although she’s been widely criticized for the gift. Meanwhile, as the world eagerly awaits the little one’s arrival, photographers have alreaady begun lining up outside St. Mary’s London Hospital. Middleton is set to give birth in the exclusive Lindo Wing, where Princess Diana gave to birth to William in 1982 and Prince Harry in 1984. E! Online

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Eiga Sai.. FFROM A1 Mai Mai Miracle (Mai Mai Shinko to sennen no maho) Nostalgic full length animated film adaptation of the autobiographical novel of the same title by Akutagawa Prize winner, Takagi Nobuko. Set in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture in the mid 1950’s, a place which still retains historic sites and placenames of the Heian period. The film portrays the warm friendship between a young local girl (Shinko) with a rich imagination, and a girl (Kiiko) who came from Tokyo. Production house MADHOUSE (The Girl Who Leapt Through Time; Summer Wars), completed the film using visually pleasing graphics. Shinko (voiced by Fukuda Mayuko) is an energetic third-grader who has a curl in her forehead that she calls her “Mai Mai.” She loves listening to her grandfather’s stories of the Heian period, and finds herself imaging the lives of those who lived 1000 years ago. When Kiiko (voiced by Mizusawa Nako) came, the evercurious Shinko finds Kiiko’s unfamiliarity with the local ways to be fascinating. They become fast friends, and spent much time together. They started on a project to stop the canals and build a dammed lake; and, taking care of a goldfish they had discovered. WANKO - The Story of Me, My Family and My Dog (Rock Wanko No Shima) Miyakejima, a small island in the Pacific Ocean, is a six-and-a-half hour boat ride away from Tokyo. There have been eruptions every 20 years on this volcanic island. Here, the Noyama family runs a guesthouse in the sixth district. Shin, a primary school pupil, adores a newborn puppy that he has named Rock. In August 2000, Mount Oyama in Miyakejima erupts violently, forcing the Noyama family to evacuate. At that time, Rock goes missing. One day, Shin and his family miraculously reunite with Rock at a volcanic hazard animal rescue center. However, dogs are not allowed at the shelter. Rock, already not well, becomes increasingly weak, and the family members do not know when they will return to the island. In this situation fraught with anxieties and conflicts, Shin makes a decision. Fukushima Hula Girls (GAMBAPPE HULA Hula GIRL!) This documentary was produced after the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 11, 2011. Iwaki City,

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Kamui.

Brave Story. one of the hardest-hit areas close to the Fukushima nuclear power plant, features the beautiful “Spa Resort Hawaiians” resort hotel and facilities. After the disaster, everyone working at the resort, including the hula dancers known as the “Hula Girls,” has been trying to overcome the challenges of rebuilding the facility as a first step toward the reconstruction of Fukushima. The film tells the story of these people facing everyday life and other struggles leading up to the reopening of “Spa Resort Hawaiians.” Rinco’s Restaurant (Shokudo katatsumuri) A heartwarming human drama based on lyricist Ogawa Ito’s debut novel. Using CG animation and musical scenes, this fantastical film shows us the small miracles a little heartfelt cooking can bring. In shock from a heart break, Rinco (Shibasaki Kou) has lost her voice. She reluctantly moves in with her whimsical mother Ruriko (Yo Kimiko), but trying to find a way to provide for herself, she decides to convert the guest house into a restaurant, where she serves only one pair of guests a day with carefully cooked meals. Soon word spreads that “dining there will bring you happiness.”

Haru’s Journey (Haru Tono Tabi) In April 2009, an elderly man named Tadao and his granddaughter Haru go on a trip. Tadao, living in the lonely fishing village of Mashike in Hokkaido, had spent his life fishing for Pacific herring. Retired after injuring his leg, he lives with Haru after his only daughter killed herself. While taking care of her grandfather, Haru worked as a nutritionist, but lost her job when the elementary school that employed her closed down. One day, Haru tells Tadao that she wants to move to the city to find a new job and that one of his siblings should look after him. Tadao gets angry but has no choice; they set off to visit his estranged siblings in Tohoku in northeastern Japan. Their journey consequently revolves around the theme of family reconciliation, as Haru and Tadao come to understand the relations are. Thus, Tadao looks back on his life and Haru finds a new future. Brave Story (Brave Story) Based on a fantasy masterpiece by best selling author, Miyabe Miyuki. A primary school pupil, Wataru, lives with his mother as his parents are divorced. His mother slips into critical condition. “If you go to the other side of that door, you can change your fate,” says his new classmate, Mitsuru. Mitsuru came to the world of Vision before Wataru. Wataru follows the advice of Mitsuru and sets off on a journey into the world of Vision. Wataru becomes a trainee hero, and travels in search of a hidden treasure that has the power to change fate. Entrusted with fate, Wataru chooses to prioritize peace in Vision over his wish to recover his happy home with his parents. The demons are sealed away and peace returns to Vision once again. The Davao leg of Eiga Sai will be held at the Cinematheque Davao from July 19 to 28 and on July 20 and 21, and July 27 and 28 at the Cinema of the Abreeza Mall.

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EDGEDAVAO VOL. 6 ISSUE 81 • SUNDAY - MONDAY, JULY 07-08, 2013 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF DAVAO CITY

NICKEL COLLECTION LENDING,INVESTOR.,INC. Represented by MARITES V. SIANGCO Mortgagee, -versusEJF-REM CASE NO. 14, 298-13

BERNARDO D. BERIOSO

Mortgagor/s.

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Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the above-mentioned mortgagee against BERNARDO D. BERIOSO, as mortgagor, of legal age, Filipino, widower and a resident of Pindasan, Mabini, Comval Province ,to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of March 27, 2013 is in the amount of SIX MILLION THREE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE PESOS & 70/100 (6,326,179.70) Philippine Currency, EXCLUSIVE OF PENALTIES AND PAST DUE INTEREST, plus expenses of foreclosure and attorney’s fees representing 25% of the total obligation due and other legal expenses incident of foreclosure and sale, the undersigned Sheriff IV of Regional Trial Court, Davao City; the undersigned will sell at public auction on August 2, 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 properties mentioned and described below together with all the improvements found thereon ,to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-452095 “ A parcel of land (Lot 80-B-1-B2, Psd-11-112402-035354) being a portion of Lot 80-B-1-B, Psd-11-026375 situated in the Barrio of Central; City of Davao, Island of Mindanao xxx. Containing an area of ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FOUR (1,204) SQUARE METERS, more or less xxx.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on SEPTEMBER 6, 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, June 25, 2013.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:

Noted by:

(SGD.) SERGIO LEONARDO J. TUPAS Sheriff IV

(SGD) ATTY. EDIPOLO P. SARABIA, JR. Clerk of Court VI & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff 7/1,8,15

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

PHILIPPINE SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee, -versusEJF-REM CASE NO. 14, 299-13 SPS. EDGAR S. MORENO & KATHRINA A. MORENO 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 SPS. EDGAR/KATHRINA MORENO with postal address at Door 1 Moreno Bldg., Vermillon St., Spring Village, Ma-a, Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of June 4, 2013 amounted to Php 2,490,325.77, 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 Augudt 2, 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 found thereon particularly described below , to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. 146-2012004619 “ A parcel of land (Lot 9790-B-4-B, Psd – 11096852xxx) situated in Barangay Matina Crossing; City of Davao, Island of Mindanao xxx. Containing an area of TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINE (2,209) SQUARE METERS, more or less xxx.”

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

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 without further notice. This NOTICE will be posted in three (3) conspicouos public places in the City of DAVAO and in the place where the property is located and where the auction sale will take place for the information of the general public and the parties. 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, June 25, 2013.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:

Noted by:

(SGD.) CONRADO P. MACUTAY, JR. Sheriff IV

(SGD) ATTY. EDIPOLO P. SARABIA, JR. Clerk of Court VI & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff 7/1,8,15

TO THE FINALS. Sabine Lisicki of Germany will battle Marion Bartoli in the women’s finals of Wimbledon.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Office of Atty. Godofredo M. Duremdes III Notary Public for Davao City

UNION BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES Mortgagee CASE NO. N-112

EXTRA JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE UNDER ACT NO. 3135,AS AMENDED -versusSPS. ALEXANDER A. ABAYA and JUDEL C. ABAYA Mortgagor/s

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Pursuant to the terms of the Real Estate Mortgage dated and notarized on 16 November 2011, executed by SPS. ALEXANDER A. ABAYA and JUDEL C. ABAYA with residence and postal address at No. 15 orchid St., Napco Subdivision, Bangkal, Davao City Mortgagor/s, in favor of UNION BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES, Mortgagee, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness in the total amount of PESOS:TWO MILLION NINE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTEEN & 11/100 ( 2,925,815.11) Phillipine Currency, inclusive of sale and other charges, the undersigned Notary Public for Davao City, hereby gives notice to all parties concerned and to the public in general that on September 2, 2013 at 11:00 A. M. in the morning or soon thereafter at the main entrance/lobby of the City Hall of Davao City, he/she will sell at public auction to the highest bidder and for cash, in Philippine Currency, the property covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. 164-2011004410 issued by Registry of Deeds for Davao City, Including the improvements thereon and more particularly described as follows: Registry of Deeds for Davao City Transfer Certificate of Title No. 146-2011004410 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that certain land situated in BARANGAY OF TALOMO, CITY OF DAVAO, ISLAND OF MINDANAO, more particularly bounded and described as follows: A PARCEL OF LAND (LOT 5, BLOCK 12, OF THE CONS.-SUBD. PLAN , PCS 11-004305, BEING A PORTION OF THE CONS. OF LOT 3946, LOT 4005, LOT 4007 & LOT 7887 ALL OF CAD-A02) SITUATED IN THE BARANGAY OF TALOMO CITY OF DAVAO, ISLAND OF MINDANAO, BOUNDED ON THE NVV., ALONG LINE 1-2 BY LOT 2: ON THE NE., ALONG LINE 2-3 BY LOT 4, BOTH OF BLOCK 12; ON THE SE., ALONG LINE 3-4 BY ROAD LOT B; ON THE SVV., ALONG LINE 4-5 BY LOT 6; AND ALONG LINE 5-1 BY LOT 7, BOTH OF BLOCK 12; ALL OF THE CONS-SUBD. PLAN, BEGINNING AT A POINT MARKED “1” ON THE PLAN, BEING S, 64.DEG. 44’ VV., 842.91 M. FROM BLLM NO. 23, CAD-102, DAVAO CADASTRE; THENCE N. 70DEG. 11’ E., 5.90 M. TO POINT 2; THENCE S. 76 DEG. 03’ E 12.18 M. TO POINT 3; THENCE S. 14 DEG. 36VV., 14.69 M. TO POINT 4; THENCE N. 38’ VV., 12.09 M TO POINT 5; THENCE N. 23 DEG 55’ VV., 9.11 M. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING AN AREA OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR (174) SQ.M. ALL POINTS REFERRED TO ARE INDICATED ON THE PLAN AND ARE MARKED ON THE GROUND BY P. S. CYL. CONC. MONS. 15 X40 CM.; BEARINGS: TRUE: DATE OF ORIGINAL SURVEY JUNE 30, 1965 & FEB. 1916 TO MAY 1920 AND THAT OF THE CONS. SUBD. SURVEY, NOVEMBER 4, TO 15, 2004. EXECUTED BY GEODETIC ENGINEER FRANCISCO A. GUEVARA JR. AND WAS APPROVE ON OCTOBER 20,2006. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the abovestated time and date. In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on September 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the morning or soon thereafter at the same place without further notice. Pursuant to law, copies of this Notice shall be posted for not less than twenty (20) days in at least three (3) public places in the City/Municipality where the mortgage property is located and shall be published once a week for a least three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation before the date of the foreclosure sale. Done at Davao City June 21, 2013 (Signed) Atty. GODOFREDO M. DUREMDES III Notary Public

Djokovic, Murray in finals

ONDON (AP) -- It looked as though nothing could stop Andy Murray after he reeled off five straight games to take control of a Wimbledon semifinal that hadn’t been going his way. Then chair umpire Jake Garner made an announcement: They were going to stop play to close the roof on Centre Court. Murray pointed skyward, where the late-evening light was still shining brightly enough to play. ‘’This is an outdoor tournament,’’ he complained. ‘’I don’t understand these rules.’’ Players rarely win these sort of arguments and Murray was no exception. But instead of letting it ruin his evening, he came back after a halfhour break and closed the deal against No. 24 Jerzy Janowicz to make the Wimbledon final for the second straight year. Murray is one win from becoming the first British man since 1936 to win the home country tournament. ‘’Winning Wimbledon would be a huge achievement for any tennis player,’’ Murray said. ‘’Winning Wimbledon is pretty much the pinnacle of the sport.’’ Murray won 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 on Friday and figures to be the fresher player when he meets No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the final Sunday - the third time they’ve met in a Grand Slam final over the past 10 months. They’ve split

the last two, with Murray winning a five-setter at the U.S. Open last year and Djokovic winning in four sets in Australia to open the 2013 major season. The reason for the lateness of Murray’s match was the way Djokovic’s win over No. 8 Juan Martin del Potro went down. It was a 4 hour, 43 minute affair, a record for a Wimbledon semifinal. It was a backand-forth, bone-wearying 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-7 (6), 6-3 victory that was supposed to be the undercard on the day’s schedule but turned out to be something much better. ‘’One of the most epic matches I’ve played in my life,’’ Djokovic said. It was filled with huge groundstrokes, long rallies and plenty of touches of good humor from a couple of players who have long had ample respect for each other. In the end, though, it was these words from del Potro that summed things up: ‘’I hit many winners in one point, and always, the ball comes back.’’ Mixing offense with his best-in-theworld counterpunching, Djokovic slid on the dried-out grass behind the baseline, did the splits a few times and repeatedly returned del Potro’s serves that reached up to 130 mph. He finished with 80 winners over a match that encompassed 368 points.

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EDGEDAVAO Sports

WINNING TEAM. Matina Enclaves-CMO, owned by sports patron Glen Escandor (6th from left) of The Royal Mandaya Hotel, with the members and

team officials after winning over the visiting Soldiers for Christ in the Handog Pasasalamat ni Mayor Rody basketball exhbition games. Lean Daval Jr.