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NORTHPOINT GOES ANIME. Cosplayers garbed in anime characters greet clients as part of yesterday’s Buyers Day activity at Camella Northpoint in J.P. Laurel Avenue initiated by PCPI-Aces, a marketing subsidiary of Camella Davao. Lean Daval Jr.

TAX CHEAT? Tax avoidance of miners pulls down Davao GRDP AT A GLANCE: Davao posts 7.4 growth in 2012 against 3.7 in 2011 Zamboanga and Caraga regions are country’s No. 1 and No.2

By ANTONIO M. AJERO A STROLL IN THE SIDEWALK. Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte inspects the crowded sidewalks of San Pedro Street yesterday to check if the sidewalk policy is observed. Lean Daval Jr.

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HE refusal of gold miners, mostly small-scale mining operators, to sell their gold to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has pulled down the economic performance, particularly the economic growth, of the Davao Region.

This was learned from Regional Director Ma. Lourdes D. Lim of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) in Region 11 during a press conference Thursday morning.

In the press conference at the Department of Social Welfare Development (DSWD) conference room, NEDA and the National Statistical

Coordination Board (NSCB) Regional Officers announced that Davao Region’s economy grew from 3.7 percent in 2011 to 7.4 percent in 2012, brought about by a surge of activities in the industry sector and sustained growth in the services sector.

National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) Regional Head Rosendo M. Aya-ay and NEDA 11 Regional Director Lim made the presentations.

On hand to answer questions from the Davao media members were NSCB Secretary General Jose Ramon G. Albert, National Statics Office (NSO) Administrator Carmelita Ericta and Statis-

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2013 CNN Hero of the Year

Dabawenyo doc nominated

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NE of the nominees to the 2013 CNN Heroes is a physician from Davao City.

Dr. Jose P. Naval was cited for his discovery of the “psychological vaccine” that will counter obesity in the workplace.

Of the less than 20 nominees from the Philippines, Naval is the only one from Davao.

He was nominated by Tristan Karl Te, a friend who serves as his lecture assistant on the subject.

Naval said in an interview that psychological vaccine is a “virtual health solution, the sustainable economic health program

for the employees that can be introduced to their minds through counseling or lectures in order to prevent the abuse of ‘privilege’ given by their employers.”

“This would then help them avoid diseases of indulgence that can lead to a personal health problems and family economic crisis,” he said.

“This is introduced to employees so they would understand their basic responsibility as an employee that they should take care of their health right from acceptance up to the age of retirement,” he added. [Florienne Melendrez/ MindaNews]

Cenro to introduce new way to segregate trash

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HE Davao City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) will start using separate trucks for collecting residual and compostable trash in the city starting August.

Mayor Rody Duterte had earlier planned to give the garbage collection job to private contractors, considering the huge amount of garbage being disposed off daily.

However, the mayor said that privatization or outsourcing of garbage collection and disposal should first be discussed thoroughly in the Sang-

guniang Panglungsod and various public forums to come up with a strong consensus on the issue.

Just recently, the mayor ordered Liza Madrazo, the new Cenro chief, to look into the garbage segregation system of the city.

“We will come up with a schedule to conduct pilot tests for changes among barangays that have complied with the waste segregation law. We will later apply the same to all barangays.” Madrazo said.

Covered by the tests will be barangays in Matina, Toril and Poblacion.

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Dir. Maria Lourdes Lim of National Economic and Development Authority 11(Neda), left, Sec. Gen. Jose Ramon Albert of National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), center, and National Statistics Office (NSO) administrator Carmelita Ericta present vital information during 2012 Report on the

Regional Economy Davao Region at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) office in Davao City yesterday. Not in photo are NSO regional head Rosendo A. Aya-ay and Gervacio Salde Jr. of the Statistical Research Center Lean Daval Jr.

Safe Kadayawan assured

By CHERRY MAE PALICTE cdp@edgedavao.net

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HE executive committee of the 2013 Davao City Kadayawan Festival gave assurance last Wednesday that the celebration will be safe for the general public to enjoy.

The Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) said that additional personnel will be deployed all over the city.

PSSCC chief Francisco Villaroman, who heads the safety and security committee of the Kadayawan 2013 EXECOM

bared that law enforcement officers will be assigned to various parts of the city to keep order.

Around 1,000 policemen, 155 from Task Force Davao, and 300 from the Police Regional Office will be deployed in strategic places for the duration of the festival. The composite team will also include personnel from the PSSCC, Central 911, Traffic Management Center, Intelligence Community, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Navy, Philippine Air

Force, the 10th Infantry Division, and from the fire department.

“We’ve been deploying people as early as now, and our intelligence community has been gathering information on threat groups whose presence we will not allow,” he said, adding, “we will all be in a state of heightened alert immediately before, during and after the festivities. Additional security personnel will be assigned where both major and minor events will be held.

Villaroman added that he will meet with other local agencies involved in this year’s festival to have an in-depth security discussion to finalize the security schemes to be implemented during the festival.

Meanwhile, DCPO chief Ronald dela Rosa said that nothing has changed in the manner of conducting security operations during the festival.

“We will still do our task just like before,” Dela Rosa said.

American Eagle lands in Davao

By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO njb@edgedavao.net

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LANDING THE EAGLE. American Eagle Outfitters brand manager Mae Jeanjaquet says it was a no brain-

er for the franchise to bring the garments brand to Davao City. Lean Daval Jr.

ORLD-CLASS retail giant American Eagle Outfitters has found a new nest in the home of the Philippine Eagle—Davao City.

The top-selling high-end garments brand expands its retail presence in the Philippines by opening its first provincial store at SM Lanang Premier yesterday.

“We are glad to find a home in Davao City and particularly here in SM Lanang. The decision to bring the brand here is a product of study of Davao’s purchasing power and spending habit.

We know that Davao City is very cosmopolitan and we feel it is about time we bring

the brand here,” said Mae Jeanjaquet, brand manager of American Eagle.

The Davao store is only the third outlet of American Eagle in the country after its first outlet opened on Bonifacio High Street at the Fort in March this year followed by its second outlet at SM Aura.

“The brand has very high standards in choosing our locations. We study the neighboring shops around the proposed space and we also consider the floor area that suits our requirements,” said Jeanjaquet of their 494-square meter store at SM Lanang Premier.

Acey Puno, PR

manager of SM Lanang Premier, said they welcome the American Eagle shop with excitement as it becomes the latest addition to the list of popular brands established at the mall.

“We are excited about American Eagle’s coming to SM Lanang Premier and with its presence there is now one more good reason for people to shop here,” said Puno.

Founded in 1977 by brothers Jerry and Mark Silverman, American Eagle Outfitters was originally designed as the destination for the great outdoors. Today, it has become known as the leading specialty

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GENERAL SANTOS CITY

GenSan wants renewable energy investments T

HE city government is pushing for the entry of investments on renewable energy projects to help stabilize the area’s power supply condition.

City Mayor Ronnel Rivera said several investors have already signified interest to put up

major power projects in the city to help address its rising power requirement.

He did not specify the type of power projects that were initially proposed to the local government but said they are leaning towards clean or renewable energy.

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“We are (continuously) looking for other resources that could be put up here in the city, especially renewable energy, and there are some investors who have indicated that they want to come in,” the mayor said in an interview over TV Patrol Socsksargen.

The mayor said he met with officials of the South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (Socoteco II) on Wednesday to discuss the power projects that are appropriate for the area.

He cited that the city government wants to make sure that Socoteco II is properly consulted

Malaysian firm, Gawad Kalinga partner with ComVal LGU in building houses

when it comes to power projects as it would eventually act as their “proponent.”

Rivera said Socoteco officials assured him that the city’s power supplies are currently stable and sufficient.

“But we just want to make sure that we will have enough reserves to avoid another series of long brownouts,” he said.

Socoteco II signed in late May a power sales agreement with Miami-based power provider SoEnergy International for the augmentation of the area’s power supplies using diesel-fed modular generator units.

The two-year deal specifically provides for the operationalization of the modular generator sets and the provision of 15 megawatts (MW) of embedded power supply to the electric cooperative.

The generator sets were already installed in a property owned by Socoteco II in Barangay Apopong and is only waiting for the go-signal of the Energy Regulatory Commission so it can start operating. (Allen V. Estabillo/

DAVAO DEL NORTE TURN-OVER. Comval Gov. Arturo Uy and top officials of the Malaysia-based Berjaya Group of Companies, Gawad Kalinga and the local government lead

the turnover ceremonies of the 100 houses in Monkayo and Compostela on July 24, 2013. [A. DAYAO/IDS COMVAL]

n a rare and memorable event, top officials of the Malaysia-based Berjaya Group of Companies, Gawad Kalinga and the local government lead the turn-over ceremonies of 100 houses in Monkayo and Compostela on July 24, 2013.

The 50 houses each were built through volunteerism during the National Gawad Kalinga Bayani Challenge conducted last March 23-27 in “Berjaya SOP-Kahiusahan Uswag GK Village” in Brgy. Osmena, Compostela and in “Berjaya Kari-

and immersion to GK initiatives makes it a “goldmine of partnership,” he said.

Uy expressed his deep gratitude for the support it accorded through the funding of GK houses and challenged the “Kapitbahayan” (beneficiaries) of their responsibilities and to make their village a model community. To date, Comval already completed the GK Villages in all its 11 municipalities.

GK Founder Tony Meloto expressed his support telling the residents to go out and help oth-

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yawan Uswag GK Village” in Sitio Maite, Monkayo last June 12-19.

According to GK Executive Director Luis Oquiñena, right after TS Pablo struck Comval, “Berjaya is the 1st who gives their commitment to give houses to the affected families.” This despite the fact that they have no business ventures in the province. He added that Berjaya told them “kung saan kami kailangan, doon kami.” This strong sense of social responsibility coupled with Gov. Arturo Uy’s leadership

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ers “with the same spirit of generosity that they received as beneficiaries to the GK houses.”

Meanwhile, Berjaya country head Paul Soo also gave thanks for the opportunity that they were able to help the homeless victims. “It’s because we want to be a part of this community. A bright future and hope--we want to make it happen to you. ‘Kaligayahan sa amin, sa panahon ng sakuna, na kami ay makatulong’,” he said. [FE F. MAESTRE/IDS COMVAL]

Sarangani seeks relocation of residents in danger zone

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HE provincial government of Sarangani is working for the immediate relocation of residents settled at a portion of a riverside village in Malapatan town following the recent series of flashfloods and landslides that already affected 117 families there.

Rene Punzalan, Sarangani Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) chief, said Thursday they have recommended to the

provincial government the resettlement of 41 families in Sitio Kalang of Barangay Kihan in Mapalatan town due to the possible occurrence of more landslides in the area.

He said the area, which is traversed by the critical Kihan River, was hit by landslides last July 22 that forced residents to evacuate to safer grounds.

Eight families were directly affected by the landslides while 33 other nearby families decided to leave

their homes to ensure their safety, he said.

Punzalan said their assessment showed that the landslides were caused by the sporadic rains in the area in the last three weeks that already caused two major flashfloods along the Kihan River.

He said the floods, which were triggered by hours of torrential rains, were recorded last July 8 and on July 19.

“Due to the rains and the succeeding floods, the

ground soil in portions of Sitio Kalang turned loose and eventually collapsed,” he told MindaNews.

PDRRMO records showed that the floods affected a total of 76 families in Barangay Kihan proper while around 100 hectares of farmlands were damaged due to the combined impact of the floods and landslides.

Among those affected were plantation areas of mango, coconut, coffee and banana. (Allen V. Estabillo/ MindaNews)

MindaNews) In February, Socoteco II entered into a build-operate-transfer (BOT) deal with A Brown Co. Inc. (ABCI) for a 20.9 MW bunker-fired power plant in the city.

Under the agreement, ABCI’s wholly owned subsidiary Peak Power Energy Inc. will build, operate, maintain and transfer a bunker-fired power plant in the franchise area of Socoteco II over an undisclosed period.

Socoteco II signed the power deals to offset the area’s power supply shortage, which earlier resulted to daily rotating brownouts stretching seven hours.

The electric cooperative serves this city, the entire Sarangani province and the municipalities of Tupi and Polomolok in South Cotabato.

From a daily average peak power demand of 112 MW in April, the area’s power requirement rose to around 119 MW last June due to the opening of several establishments, among them a four-star hotel and a shopping mall extension. (Allen V. Estabillo/MindaNews)

PWDs show off talents

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HEIR physical disabilities didn’t stop them from sharing their God-given talents.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) brought the house down when they showcased their talents at the provincial culmination of the 35th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week at the Tagum City Trade Center Pavilion, this province.

The differently-abled persons showed their gifts in the singing, musical instruments, drama and dancing contests, as well as, in the chess, one leg run and swimming competitions.

The swimming challenge was held at the Davao del Norte Sports Complex Swimming Pool, featuring deaf male and female, upper and lower amputee and polio categories.

Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Arlen Semblante said the event provided the PWDs the opportunity to be proud of and

to make the most out of their skills and talents, while strengthening camaraderie among their peers.

She added the real essence of the event is to bring greater public awareness on the importance of implementing and monitoring of laws and policies for PWDs, such as the accessibility law, human rights, and other related polices.

Former Pinoy Big Brother Housemate Naprey Almario, who graced the activity, stressed the importance of the PWD sector in our society.

He said differently-abled persons have a great role to play despite their physical handicap, and therefore should be given due attention.

“Dili ta magsalig sa uban. Motrabaho pod ta alang sa atong sarili (Be independent. Let us rise above our handicap and work),” said the wheelchair-bound Almario, who was an ex-boarder at the Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited Housemate edition. [Noel Baguio]

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MANILA

Aquino in good health condition, says official P

RESIDENT Benigno S. Aquino III is in the pink of health and the public should not worry about his health condition, a Palace official said Wednesday.

The Philippine Medical Association, expressing concern over the President’s health condition, had advised the President to undergo a full executive check-up after his coughing episode during his State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.

But Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said in a press briefing in Malacanang on Wednesday that there is no concern over the health of the President and he could very well fulfill his function as chief executive.

“The President is in good condition, good health. Sa haba ng pagsasalita niya, walang patid na talumpati, siguro naman kahit sino ay ma-

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sasamid o mauubo nang kaunti,” he said.

Still health experts underscored the need for the chief executive to be always in tip-top shape as he confronts enormous tasks with limited time to rest. It was noted that speaking lengthily, as the President did last Monday, could dry up the pharynx which leads to coughing.

Pharynx dryness without lubrication is what stimulates the coughing reflex.

Considering the age of the President, who is in his 50’s, a chronic smoker and with a family history of cancer, are the reasons for him to undergo a full executive checkup, they added.

The President’s mother, the late President Corazon Aquino, died of colon cancer on August 2009.

An executive checkup involves a complete physical examination and consultation by a qualified physician. (PNA)

REACHING OUT. Pope Francis reaches out to kiss a child as he arrives to the Aparecida Basilicia in Aparecida, Brazil, Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Tens of thousands of faithful flocked to the tiny town of Aparecida, tucked into an

agricultural region halfway between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, where he is to celebrate the first public Mass of his trip in a massive basilica dedicated to the nation’s patron saint.

Arroyo loyalists form Poe on FOI bill: Up to PNoy to prioritze new group in Congress

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HE Freedom of Information (FOI) bill was described

by Sen. Grace Poe Thursday as ‘the backbone of public information.’

However, she also explained that it will still be up to President Benigno Aquino III to decide whether it is worthy of being a priority bill.

Poe, said while it was

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necessary to pass the FOI bill, because it was stated in the Philippine Constitution that people have the right to information on matters of public concern, she said that the right in itself is ‘not clear.’

“We all feel strongly (about) our advocacy, we have to prove that we are serious about issues

that affect the countrymen—because they play a major part in the democratic system,” Poe said.

So far, Poe has spoken with Sen. Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero regarding plans of pushing the bill to reiterate what is already in the Bonstitution.

She added with the FOI bill, the government

will also make sure that the state is guaranteed of national security.

Furthermore, Poe also mentioned that she would also like to make provisions in the country’s archiving system.

“The archiving system of this country is so bad—there should be provisions for archiving,” she said. [PNA]

LTFRB: Franchises should prevail over ordinances

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AND Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Atty. Winston Ginez on Thursday maintained that the franchises of the passenger buses, now being barred from entering Manila routes, should prevail upon the local ordinance passed by the city government.

Ginez, however, stressed that both sides – bus operators and the city government of Manila -- should continue talking to come up with a “win-win” solution and stopped the inconvenience now being experienced by the suffering commuting public.

Ginez said that while

the LTFRB has no jurisdiction over Resolution No. 48 issued by the City Council of Manila on July 16, he believes that the franchises issued to bus operators should prevail upon the local ordinance. ”Our stand here is that the franchises issued to the bus companies remain in effect and they are authorized to ply their route based on their franchise…we believe that the franchise should prevail upon a resolution or ordinance of a local government,” said Ginez in a broadcast interview. ”There is really a need for dialogue because it is not good that there is conflict and inconvenience in the public

transport,” Ginez added.

Ginez said that there are ongoing talks between the city government of Manila, bus companies and the LTFRB to address the issue. ”Although, we respect the right of local government to regulate traffic rules, there should not be outright prohibition of public buses because we believe that this is not the solution to the traffic problem,” said Ginez.

On Tuesday, the city government of Manila, led by Mayor Joseph Estrada, started implementing Resolution No. 48 barring city and provincial buses without any existing terminal

within Manila from entering the city streets.

The resolution was aimed at regulating the entry of city and provincial buses in Manila to decongest traffic flow.

During the actual implementation of the ordinance, thousands of commuters were affected after passenger buses from Quezon City were prevented from entering Manila through Mabuhay Rotunda. On the other hand, buses coming from southern Metro Manila were stopped upon reaching Taft Avenue and Vito Cruz, while those coming from San Juan were only allowed up to Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard. [PNA]

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LLIES of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo continue to struggle to remain a significant force in the House of Representatives.

This, as Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez announced he will be leading a new group in the Lower Congress that is totally independent from the minority bloc.

“We did not vote (for) the Speaker and the Minority Leader, it means we are independent…

We are the minority/independent,” Romualdez said.

The nephew of former First Lady and Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos made the pronouncement after losing in the election for House Speaker on Monday morning.

Romualdez garnered only 16 votes in the speakership race, even losing to returning San Juan City Rep. Ronaldo Zamora, who has been named the new House minority leader after collecting 19 votes.

The election took place before President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 22.

“But while we are separate from the minority, we shall be in close collaboration with one another,” Romualdez clarified.

In a press conference on Monday afternoon, Romualdez vowed to work with Zamora’s particularly in scrutinizing Malacanang’s proposal for a P2.2-trillion national budget for next year.

He jsaid thee xistenec of two minority blocs would ensure checks and balances in the government of President Aquino.

“Without separating ourselves, our first step is we will try to sit together where we can share ideas and see if we have similar priorities and concerns with the other opposition group,” Romualdez said.

“Then we shall work together, if not, we can beg to differ and pursue our end,” he added.

There had been reports that Zamora rejected the inclusion of Arroyo’s allies due to the strong opposition coming from party-list lawmakers.

But Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan denied any links to the exclusion of Arroyo’s group in the minority bloc. [Yahoo!]

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Pres. Aquino okays P27.54-B for agri rural dev’t program P

RESIDENT Benigno S. Aquino III approved recently the project to provide solutions on the challenges of rural farm production and low income of farmers.

Aquino stamped approval to the P27.54 billion worth of project to be implemented by the Department of Agriculture (DA) dubbed as the Philippine Rural Development Pro-

gram (PRDP).

While the Philippine countryside is agricultural challenged in terms of agricultural infrastructure, technology and farmer-linkages Agriculture

Secretary Proceso J. Alcala said the Aquino administration is keen to provide solutions the perennial problems of agricultural productivity and one solution is the strategically

AMERICAN EAGLE. One of the first customers to shop in the newly-opened American Eagle outlet at SM Lanang Premier waits for his purchases at the counter yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

planned agri-fishery enterprise as proposed under PRDP. Alcala said, PRDP aims to increase farm and fishery productivity and incomes in the all of the country’s 16 regions by increasing farm production and value of farm outputs, reducing farming cost, improving market access and providing diversity livelihood and enterprise options.

“This is done through the adoption and integration of climate-smart and resilient agriculture support, technologies, tools and systems. It aims to have a more market-oriented agri-fishery sector,” Alcala said.

PRDP’s multibillion funds is sourced out from the official development assistance from the World Bank amounting to P20.551 billion or about 75% of the total funds; P3.579 billion from the national government and P3.118 billion from the equity share of the Local Government Units. While the Global Environment Facility (GEF) will provide a

grant funding for environmental protection amounting to P287 million.

Approximately 92% of the program cost is allocated for the subprojects that will directly benefit the people.

PRDP has for major components: I-Build or the Intensified Building of Infrastructure and Logistics for Development; I-REAP or the Investments in Rural Enterprises and Agricultural Fisheries Productivity; I-PLAN or the Investments in AFMP (Agriculture and Fishery Modernization Plan) Planning at the Local and National Levels; and the I-Support or implementation support which included the monitoring and evaluation, information, and finance units.

“PRDP will specifically answer three of the hindrances that stunned agricultural growth: the big need for infrastructure, the gap in technology and how this would reach the farmers on the ground,” said PRDP deputy director Arnel De Mesa. (Sherwin B. Manual/DA)

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HE Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE: CEB) recently signed operating lease agreements on two brand-new Airbus A330-300 aircraft with Intrepid Aviation, a USbased commercial aircraft lessor to passenger and freight airline operators worldwide.

CEB’s additional Airbus A330-300 aircraft will be delivered from 2014 to 2015, and will be powered by RollsRoyce Trent 772B engines. By 2015, CEB will operate a total of six brand-new Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

CEB earlier announced it will launch its long-haul operations with direct daily Manila-Dubai services on October 7, 2013. The Airbus A330-300 aircraft will allow it to fly to farther destinations, beyond the range of CEB’s Airbus A320 fleet.

“With our A330 fleet strengthened by this lease agreement, we will continue exploring other regions we can serve, such as the

Middle East, Australia, parts of Europe and the US. These additional wide-body aircraft will allow us to offer Cebu Pacific’s trademark lowest fares to even more passengers,” said CEB General Manager for the Long-Haul Division Alex Reyes.

Since its inception in 1996, CEB has flown over 75 million passengers. It also posted a good track record in stimulating short-haul travel of passengers around Asia, with an 11% system-wide passenger growth in 2012.

CEB currently offers 22 international destinations, namely Bali, Bangkok, Beijing, Brunei, Busan, Dubai, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Incheon (Seoul), Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Osaka, Phuket, Shanghai, Siem Reap, Singapore, Taipei and Xiamen. It also operates the most extensive network in the Philippines with 34 domestic destinations and hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, Kalibo, Iloilo and Davao.

STREET FOOD. This takoyaki vendor cashes in on the sudden increase in volume of people visiting the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office for

the Barangay polls registration which was on its fourth day yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

BSP warns public vs cheque scams T

HE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Wednesday warned the public against a scam that asks for money from unsuspecting individuals in exchange for checks worth millions of pesos.

In an advisory, the

central bank said the checks were “supposedly issued by the BSP or the former Central Bank of the Philippines.”

“The BSP clarifies that it does not issue, secure or guarantee checks and other commercial documents in the name

of individuals or private groups,” it said.

The central bank statement explained that “as a financial regulator, the BSP transacts only with financial institutions under its supervision.”

It urges the public to

call or get in touch with the central bank’s Financial Consumer Affairs Group through consumeraffairs@bsp.gov.ph, the direct line (02) 70870-87 and the trunkline (02) 708-77-01 local 2584 for more information on this scam. (PNA)

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Aboitiz Group holds nationwide simultaneous tree-planting A

UGUST 20 was a memorable day for the whole Aboitiz Group in the Philippines as thousands of employees and thousands more

in partners held their annual simultaneous tree planting activity in numerous locations nationwide.

In one day, more than 61,000 seedlings

were planted by different Aboitiz volunteers from as north as Benguet, Subic, Pampanga and Tarlac, to Cebu and Las Pinas.

In Mindanao, thou-

sands of Aboitiz volunteers had tree plantings in Bukidnon, Sibulan in Sta. Cruz, Talomo and Marilog in Davao City, in Dimapatoy Watershed in Cotabato, Iligan

Bobby Orig First Vice President for Mindanao Affairs of Aboitiz Power, doing his share.

City, Nasipit Agusan del Norte as well as Maco Compostela Valley.

The participating companies in Mindanao include Davao Light and Power, Cotabato Light and Power, the hydropower experts Hedcor group, coal power builder Therma South, and power barge operator Therma Marine.

They were joined by their colleagues from the food group, Pilmico in Iligan City.

No less than Aboitiz Group President and CEO Erramon Aboitiz rallied his teammates to the cause, called APARK or Aboitiz Passion for Agroforest and Reforest to Keep.

APARK aims to plant and grow 3 million trees by 2015. The program uniquely integrates the upkeep of seedlings as it ensures the trees that are planted are taken cared of by host community partners.

“Trees play a crucial

role in our sustainability efforts. A single tree reduces by about one ton the amount of carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere over a single lifetime, and cools the Earth’s temperature by cooling the surrounding air and ground area as well,” Aboitiz said in his personal message to the group.

The APARK program so far this year has planted and is taking care of more than 170,000 seedlings.

As of December 2012, the APARK program as a whole, accounted 2.74 million surviing tree seedlings and is poised to hit its 3 million target more than a year ahead of its schedule. “(Our) participation in this reforestation inititative will showcase the group’s shared passion for a better world, and ensure a “greener” future for generations to come,” Aboitiz said.

fare and Development (DSWD), is a poverty-alleviation strategy of the national government that provides “conditional cash assistance” to identified poor households in the country by giving out cash grants of at most P 1,400.00 for families with three qualified children. Fam-

ily beneficiaries are required to send their children to school and keep them healthy in order to claim their cash grants.

At present, 193,798 families in 44 municipalities and 6 cities, covering all 4 provinces are benefiting from the program in Region XI.DSWD/Sheryll Jane B. Sanico

Urban container gardening hopes to boost food security G

ARDENING used to be a privilege of those with backyards big enough to cultivate garden beds of vegetables and other crops. Usually common in people living in rural areas, gardening is a lifestyle promoted widely in communities. Just recently, a fresh approach on gardening was introduced. Urban Container Gardening is an initiative that hopes to help boost food security in the country.

For 43-year old Helen Camacho of Purok 13, Barangay Tibungco, Davao City, it is an income-generating hobby.

“Sa pirmiro nako nga pagtanom, nagsugod ko sa baynte ka semilya sa pechay. Nagakuha pud ko sa sementeryo og mga tetra pack aron matamnan (I started off with only 20 seedlings of Chinese cabbage. I also go to the nearby cemetery to gather and recycle tetra packs which I use as pots),” shared Helen.

From 20 pechay seedlings, Helen now has over 70 pechay seed-

lings along with other crops that she cultivates in their house. To make soil containers, Helen personally sews the tetra packs that she gathers from the cemetery.

She even builds her own makeshift racks. “Dako kaayo og tabang ang Urban Container Gardening sa amoang pagpamuyo.

Busa magkugi gyud ko aron mas mapanindot pa ni (Urban Container Gardening is a huge help.

I will really strive to improve my garden more),” said Helen excitedly.

Her husband, 41-year old Alejandro works as a tricycle driver and earns at most P 300 a day. As an additional income, Helen repacks the seedlings that she bought and sells it to co-Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries at 5 pesos per piece. Helen also sells her produce to her neighbors or at the local market.

“Lima lang man gyud katuig ang Pantawid Pamilya. Apan sa lima ka tuig nga pagka-apil namo daghan kaayo mig natun-an. Kining Urban Container Gardening

magamit gyud ni namo kay dili lang kini makalingawan namo, usa pud kini ka pamaagi nga makakwarta kami (We will only stay in the program for five years. However, in those five years we have learned a lot. We can really use this Urban Container Gardening. It is more than a hobby but

it is income generating as well),” pondered Helen.

Helen has been cultivating her Urban Container Gardening since February 2013. She now has over 200 seedlings.

The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, implemented by the Department of Social Wel-

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The new liquor ban is not yet in effect

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UST to be very clear about this. The new Liquor Ban in Davao City has been passed but has not yet taken effect.

Last Wednesday, the 17th City Council passed on third reading the amended version to the City Ordinance 1627 or the Liquor Ban ordinance of 1994. The interesting points of the amendments are the resetting of the late night liquor ban period from 2-8 a.m. to 1-8 a.m, and the inclusion of selling and drinking during the same period in parks, plazas and parking lots. The amendment has also raised the penalties attached to the ordinance from P1,000 to P3,000 for the first infraction and heavier penalties for the second and third offenses carrying with it the penalty of imprisonment along with the higher fines.

Although the ordinance has been passed in the City Council, it will have to go through the required

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procedures under the local government code. There is the 10-day period for the local chief executive to either approve or veto the ordinance. If the Mayor does not act within the 10-day period, the ordinance, by executive inaction, is deemed approved.

Then there’s the required publication for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation.

That means, the 1 a.m. ban is not yet in effect. Any arrest under the new ordinance is therefore deemed contrary to law.

However, there are reports that since the approval of the amended liquor ban, there were some arrests already made in violation of the new amendments as basis. The police better rectify that. The requirement for publication is mandatory and without such, the ordinance for the time being is not yet in effect.

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Vicious cycle of corruption

HAT IS THE BEST STRATEGY TO FIGHT VENALITY? – We’ve been saying all along that it’s so degrading to talk about a culture of corruption. Corruption in all government levels is coming out more to the fore even as resources become scarce. As a norm powerful and influential political bigwigs and kingmakers used it as a political tool. They induced those in public office to commit corruption. Anytime they wanted to get rid of our leaders, all they did was to raise the issue of corruption and bring in a new guy.

We have entered into a phase where government has become the biggest growth industry.

There have been numerous cases of government agencies being “looted” by their officials and the losses passed on to the unknowing taxpaying public. There is no doubt that corruption is rampant and it has already been institutionalized in the government ranks. Many in government service believe it is a way of living. It’s really a big problem and as a matter of fact in one single shady transaction several millions in the form of commission and bribe exchange hands. It has become one big business tax-free.

Corruption becomes endemic because people in power do not really have the capability and the will to give up power. So what is the best strategy to fight massive corruption in all government levels? Higher authorities should draw the line and strictly initiate radical change. After all, the so-called culture of corruption is inherited from a corrupt colonial system. Corruption should be minimized if not totally eliminated and there are effective ways.

But the most important thing is getting our na-

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tional pride and motivation behind us.

What the government needs is a system that promotes t ra n s p a re n c y and openness.

Government transactions should become more open and transparent.

Strange but true that many thick-faced and greedy people in government instead wanted to do it themselves and eventually violated what is required under the law. The act itself involving enterprising public officials becomes a dubious business endeavor – corruption we see in what happens in various government offices and line agencies.

Corruption will never stop unless government makes drastic but systemic change in the bureaucracy. The discretion that allows bureaucrats to exact money should be removed outright. More than that, government should set the example and go after the “big fishes.”

Furthermore, it’s very critical at this time because corruption has a subliminal on the younger generation. They think that corruption is something customary already. Government therefore needs a new education process to ignite an interest among the young people so that corruption in its worst form will be exposed. And many times, in dealing with dishon-

esty it’s only the application of common sense in the small details of government procedures.

In such a situation, it will be the duty of any national leader to assert its power and sanctions in dealing with the vicious cycle of corruption, if only to preserve the integrity and reputation of the presidency.

Remember, one of the precipitating factors behind President Benigno Aquino III’s outburst during his fourth State-of-the-Nation-Address (SONA) is the flourishing corruption at the Bureau of Customs (BoC), the second largest source of government revenue. President PNoy lambasted the bureau’s management for its dismal failure to curb rampant smuggling particularly fuel products and his scathing remarks prompted Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon to tender his immediate resignation.

For obvious reasons, President PNoy declined to accept Biazon’s resignation probably in the belief that the appalling problems thriving inside the Customs zone cold still be ironed out.

Our national leaders, President PNoy above all, should put some logic in all their policies and directives, not just stop-gap or “Band-Aid” solutions to serious cases especially involving widespread corruption. They really have to totally “overhaul” all graft-ridden government agencies and rid it of its “toxins and poisons.”

There is no way the Aquino administration can become a reputable and dignified institution if it does not totally stamp out corruption and weed out the wicked and dishonest people in government service. We really have to change our ways and systems if we want to move forward as a respected nation.

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lems in his government. Not all critics may have been pleased and satisfied; but their criticisms should not be taken by the Palace as outright negative. As critics should be discerning so must the Palace be about critics and criticisms.

There are actually two kinds of critics – the adversarial and the negative. The first acknowledge the good things government has done then show what have not been done and what could have been or should be done. The second dismiss outright what have been done as nothing and condemn government to nothingness – incapable of doing anything good.

Unfortunately, the Palace – not only under Aquino III but all others in the past – tends to consider adversarial criticisms as negative.

This was showing in the displeasure of Secretary Lacierda we mentioned earlier. When adversarial critics see the glass half-empty it does not mean they don’t see it half-filled; they only want government to fully fill it. Instead of being peeved – hurt with the pang of negativism – the Palace should take note, appreciate, and welcome adversarial critics as partners in good governance.

Concerning President Aquino’s last SONA, the national media and the critics – with the exception of the very few indisputably negative – were not only fair but appreciative. One paper enumerated 65 good points for readers to readily appreciate the long SONA; in another paper, a columnist known to be anti-Aquino balanced the achievements with problems still unsolved. The business groups, while appreciating the accomplishments, still maintain that the President should have discussed his economic policies.

We see that adversarial critics have no quarrel with the President as the President has no quarrel with them. From adversarial criticisms, the Palace can and must see what needs to be done to fully fill the half-filled glass. [MindaNews]

Aquino: No quarrel with critics

N the morning of July 22, reports in the national media were critical of President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III, who was to deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) in the Batasang Pambansa (Congress) at four o’clock in the afternoon. Did that irritate the President? If not, it did his spokesman.

The presidential spokesman, Secretary Edwin Lacierda, addressed the critics over radio dzRB: “Let’s just wait for the SONA to be delivered and you yourselves can listen and understand the intention of the President in his upcoming SONA.” (The Philippine Star, July 22, 2013: Palace tells critics to listen first to SONA.) After the President had delivered his SONA – one hour and 45 minutes, the longest; but substantial, said deputy spokesperson Abigail Valte – one thing was cleared: Aquino and his critics had no quarrel. It was a matter of looking at the whole glass – not just at the filled half or the empty half.

Let’s look at samples of his critics’ pre-SONA criticism and his SONA recitals.

ONE: The economic growth has not been felt by the poor; the elite have gained more from it; the business groups want to know how this can be maintained, improved and translated to better income and quality of life of Filipinos.

The critics have acknowledged the economic growth – 6.8 percent and 7.8 percent of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in 2012 and the first quarter of 2013 respectively. However, they cited statistics and concrete figures from NSCB (National Statistical Coordination Board) and private research organizations to show that poverty still exist significantly.

The President by highlighting the efforts and funds used in addressing poverty and the plans to do more showed he had

PATRICIO P. DIAZ no quarrel with his critics.

By trumpeting the economic growth, he unwittingly showed that the good economy has not significantly benefited the poor and, indeed, the elite have gained more. If it did in terms of more employment, higher wages and lower prices of goods and services, there is no need to appropriate more and more to fight poverty.

His was silent on the third concern coming from business groups.

Two: Corruption still exists –negating his “daang matuwid” or straight path fiat.

Critics praised the President for prosecuting corrupt officials of the past government starting with the “big fishes” but noted his softness on the corrupt in his government. In his SONA, the President berated some bureaus and agencies and announced the dismissal of its top officials – foremost among them, the Bureau of Customs, the Bureau of Immigration and the National Irrigation Authority. His stern warning to the corrupt in his government belied “softness” but admitted alarm over creeping corruption.

However, he made no mention of the scandals in the use of the “pork barrel” or PDAF (Priority Development Assistance Fund), the latest in the headlines, the JLN P10-billion scandal, involved a score of senators and House representatives. It must be his way of admitting that the matter involving Congress is too delicate to handle. In fact, the PDAF appropriation is as usual in the 2014 budget despite calls to abolish it.

There are many more recitals in the SONA of accomplishments which show how the President has addressed prob-

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Saving PHL’s endangered tamaraw SPECIAL FEATURE

BY HONOR BLANCO CABIE

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(1st of two parts)

NVIRONMENTALISTS have shifted to high gear in breakthrough efforts to save from extinction the Philippines’ endangered tamaraw, also called Bubalus mindorensis, which grazes on Mindoro’s wooded hills.

The tamaraw, smaller but stockier than the Asiatic water buffalo, is included in the subgenus Bubalus, a classification based primarily on horn morphology. When the tamaraw was first discovered it was classified as a subspecies called the Asiatic water buffalo.

Scientists from the San Diego, California-based Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute have deployed four camera traps in Occidental Mindoro’s rugged mountains for images of the critically endangered tamaraw.

Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute says it is a public, non-profit charity dedicated to providing effective solutions to conflicts that arise between human activity and the natural world.

Its scientists apply sophisticated technologies to seek the solutions that protect and conserve marine animals while benefiting humans and their reliance on marine resources.

About 100 years ago, there were about 10,000 population of the tamaraw.

But a deadly livestock epidemic called rinderpest disease among the cattle herds in Mindoro in the 1930s spread into the tamaraw population and severely decimated the herd.

Following the millennium rollover, the number has been put variously at between 100 and 300 – which prompted the International Union for the Conservation of Nature to classify the tamaraw, whose image was once embossed on one side of the Philippine peso silver coin, as critically endangered – the highest risk rating for any animal species.

The tamaraw became endangered when outsiders and settlers, going for some sport, started hunting them with automatic weapons.

Sources from Mindoro, whose Lubang island put it on the world map when Japanese straggler Hiroo Onoda surrendered to Philippine military authorities in the summer of 1974, have said the tamaraw population decline was also partly caused by overlogging and a reduction of grazing lands.

Environmentalists and conservation advocates say some things must be done, and done quickly, to save from extinction the Bubalus mindorensis, stockier than the Asiatic water buffalo, with the adult tamaraw weighing between 200 and 300 kilograms.

According to livestock sources, the adult tamaraw, about three feet high, is different from the commonly known carabao -- water buffalo to non-Filipinos -- because of its v-shaped short horns and brown to grayish black fur color.

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Tax cheat?.. FFROM 1 tical and Research Training Center (SRTC) Executive Director Gervacio Salde Jr. TAX AVOIDANCE Lim explained that the reason for mining’s deceleration in growth is due mainly to to tax avoidance. She explained that due to the imposition starting July 2011 of the 10 creditable withholding tax in addition to the existing2 percent excise tax on gross, miners stopped selling gold to the BangkoSentralngPilipinas. Because of this, government can no longer monitor the growth

of the industry.

The national picture showed that five of seven top economic performing regions of the country’s 17 regions are in Mindanao. Two of the regions –Zamboanga Peninsula and Caraga Regions— achieved the only double-digit growth rates and thus becoming No. 1 and No. 2 fastest growing regions of the country.

Zamboanga Peninsular GRDP growth in 2012 was 12.4 due to increase in manufacturing activities (fish canning), while Caraga’s growth was 10.6 percent which NSCB Sec-

retary General Albert attributed to surge in mining and tourism activities.

No. 3 in GRDP growth rate in the country is that of Central Visayas with 9.3 percent, followed by Cagayan Valley, No. 4 (8.2 percent); SOCCSKSARGEN, No. 5 (8.1 percent); Western Visayas, No. 6 (7.5 percent); Davao Region and Northern Mindanao, No. 7 (7.4 percent); NCR Metro Manila, No. 9 (7.3 percent); Bicol, No. 10 (7.1 percent).

The cellar-dweller among the regions is Eastern Visayas, No. 17

(-6.2 percent).

The presentations on the regional growth rate were done by NSCB 11 acting regional director Rosendo M. Aya-ay and Neda 11 regional director Ma. Lourdes D. Lim. No less than the services sector remained the largest contributor to the region’s economy as its share increased from 52.2 percent in 2011 to 53.0 percent in 2012.

Meanwhile, the contributions of industry and agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing (AHFF) to the total domestic output were 29.0 percent and 17.9 percent, respectively.

In a separate observation, Neda regional director Lim said the growth rate of the Davao Region surpassed the Regional Development Plan target of 6.8 percent.

She said “remarkable improvement in 2012 is due to the expansion of finance and real estate sectors that grew by 12.1 percent and 10.8 percent, respectively.”

“Davao Region leads in the development of real estate and business services as its strengthens its position as the financial and services hub of southern Philippines, “ Director Lim said.

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At least, TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

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EXPANDS The services sector expanded by 9.2 percent in 2012 from 6.7 percent in 2011. The growth was brought about by the accelerations in trade, financial intermediation, as well as public administration and defense; compulsory social security, according to Aya-ay.

Trade accelerated from 4.5 percent in 2011 to 10.0 pecet in 2012. Financial intermediation showed faster growth from 4.6 percent in 2011 to 12.1 percent in 2012, while PAD accelerated from 1.0 percent in 2011 to 6.9 percent in 2012.

Transport, storage and communication (TSC) posted a decelerated growth from 8.6 percent in 2011 to 8.2 percent in 2012.

Decelerated growths were likewise recorded in real estate, renting and business activities (RERBA) from 12.0 percent in 2011 to 10.8 percent in 2012, and other services from 8.9 percent in 2011 to 6.5 percent in 2012.

Manufacturing and construction spur industry sector. The growth of the industry sector surged from 0. Percent in 2011 to .9 percent in 2012. Construction and electricity, gas and water supply (EGWS) rebounded from negative 9.6 percent in 2011 to 13.7 percent in 2012 and negative 0.1 percent in 2011 to 6.5 percent in 2012, respectively. Manufacturing posted an accelerated growth of 14.0 percent in 2012 from 11.8 percent in 2011.

On the other hand, mining and quarrying sank deeper from nega-

tive 30.0 percent in 2011 to negative 59.8 percent in 2012.

Agriculture and forestry posts decelerated growth The AHFF sector decelerated from 0.6 percent in 2011 to 0.4 percent in 2012. Agriculture and forestry registered a decelerated growth of 0.1 percent in 2012 from 1.0 percent in 2011. Although fishing rebounded from negative 6.2 percent in 2011 to 6.5 percent in 2012, it was not enough to pull up the AHFF sector as it only contributed 1.1 percent to the region’s total domestic output.

Services sector contributed the largest to Davao Region’s economic performance in 2012 with 4.8 percent points share to the 7.4 percent growth.

Industry accounted for 2.6 percentage points share, while AFF contributed a meager 0.1 percentage point to the region’s total economic growth.

The GRDP measures the goods and services produced in each of the geo-political regions of the country. It provides for an analysis of the regional distribution of the country’s GDP, the industries and factors that contribute to the regional economies, and the pace at which these economies are moving on an annual basis. The GRDP is compiled on an annual basis by the NSCB. The separate analysis of the GDRP rate of Region 11 by Neda Regional Director Lim will be published in full in Edge Davao’s next editor.

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SM Lanang Premier prides itself in opening the first store of American Eagle Outfitters outside Metro Manila and the very first in Mindanao. The store at the mall’s Upper Ground Floor is also the brand’s third outlet in the country after the first two were set up in Metro Manila earlier this year, one of which is housed at SM Aura Premier.

The much anticipated opening of the US retail giant in Davao City is expected to draw many Mindanaoans to shop at its new store as they do not need to go overseas or anywhere far from home just to avail of the wide assortment of items from the global brand.

Suyen Corporation, which operates Bench stores as well as other clothing brands, is the company responsible for bringing American Eagle Outfitters to the Philippines.

“Visit the American Eagle Outfitters store at the Upper Ground Floor of SM Lanang Premier to shop from its hottest denim styles and casual wear range,” said Jeanjaquet.

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Cherry Mobile unveils 4 Cosmos cell phones C

HERRY Mobile, which has built a reputation in the Philippines as a budget brand, has unveiled its latest line of Android smartphones: the Cosmos—aka “bigger and brighter” (than the “galaxy”?)—series.

Although there’s no official word yet on pricing for the Cherry Mobile Cosmos X, Cosmos X2, Cosmos S, and Cosmos Z, the company assured us that “they will be competitive, as always.”

The latter may be in stores by end-August, but the rest should start rolling out to retailers as early as end-July.

The Cosmos phones all sport high-definition screens fronted by scratch-resistant glass, quad-core chips from MediaTek (the lowest clock rate is 1.2GHz), 1GB of RAM, backside-illuminated 18-megapixel rear cameras, and Android Jelly Bean 4.2.

Cherry Mobile Cosmos X The handset is expected to be the cheapest of

the bunch. It’s thin and light, largely owing to its all-plastic construction.

It also flaunts a 4.7-inch 720p Super AMOLED display and comes with an extra back cover that’s either metallic blue or red, as pictured above.

Every unit comes free with a flip case and an extra rear cover.

Cherry Mobile Cosmos X2 This holds the distinction of being the only smartphone in the Cosmos series with curves to spare and is therefore our bet for being the most hand-friendly of the four.

Its design stands out in a sea of identical budget smartphones. Plus you get a 4.8-inch 720 x 1,280 Super AMOLED screen clad in second-gen Gorilla Glass.

Cherry Mobile Cosmos S The “S” should stand for slim—and it probably does—because Cherry Mobile’s Cosmos S is as slender as hardware gets these days. The unibody design, with its non-removable metallic rear

panel, may make you forget about the smartphone’s single-SIM slot and the absence of microSD expansion.

Then there’s the 5-inch 720p IPS display and Smart Talk and Smart

Watch, a double dose of Samsung-inspired features that do exactly what Direct Call and Smart Stay do for select Samsung Galaxy devices.

Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z

wei-made tablet component that’s consistent with its predecessor.

The hardware itself retains its plastic construction, with a twotone, gray-and-white color scheme as seen in last year’s unit.

But whereas the previous-gen Telpad only has a single-core processor and an underwhelming 7-inch touch display, the new Telpad is more responsive and wields a decent 7-inch 1,024 x 600 IPS panel.

It’s also running Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2, so you get expanded notifications and all the performance improve-

ments of Project Butter.

The dual-core chip is clocked at 1.6GHz; RAM is 1GB; and internal storage’s at 8GB with room for more via microSD. The new Telpad also features 3-megapixel and VGA rear and front cameras, Bluetooth, and a microUSB port that doubles as an MHL input for streaming content to TVs using the supplied MHL-to-HDMI converter.

We’re told the non-removable battery delivers an estimated six hours of video playback before the unit powers off.

On the content side, the recently launched Telpad has access to the following: 1. heyU. Allows free and unlimited voice calls to another device, say, an Android smartphone or tablet where heyU is installed. Up to five numbers can be registered per Telpad; the first number is free of charge, but succeeding numbers will be charged P75 each.

2. Smart Music. You can use the unit to browse MCA Music’s global catalog of more than 3 million tracks and (legally) download tunes from your favorite local and international artists for as low as P15 per song. A subscription comes with five free song downloads.

3. EA Games. Offers several AAA titles from different video-game genres. Two premium games are free for every dual-core Telpad subscription.

4. Clickplay. An on-demand streaming service in partnership with Warner Studious.

It lets you watch recently released Hollywood blockbusters either on the tablet itself or a bigscreened TV.

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Telpad gets better specs, new content T

HE Telpad’s getting souped up, and according to EVP and head of PLDT Home Business Ariel Fermin, they’re eyeing at least 100,000 households to have the landline-cum-tablet by year end.

The Telpad was first introduced by PLDT in 2011 to counter the decrease in landline sales.

It combines a landline and Android tablet experience for a fixed monthly premium depending on the PLDT phone line and myDSL subscription.

The latest dual-core Telpad has a Hua-

TELPAD

Two words: full-HD resolution. That’s right, the Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z packs 1,080 x 1,920 pixels of 5-inch IPS goodness, alongside a 1.5GHz quad-core processor to keep the visuals fluid.

We’re not sure if the 2,000mAh battery is enough to power it through a day of moderate use, so we’re hoping to put this phone through its paces as soon as possible.

Facebook shares soar as users, mobile ads climb

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ACEBOOK Inc delivered strong evidence it can thrive on smartphones and tablets on Wednesday, reporting a much better-than-anticipated surge in mobile advertising revenue in the second quarter that ignited a 20 percent share rally.

The world’s No. 1 social network, which is battling increasingly aggressive upstarts like WhatsApp for users’ time, grew mobile advertising revenue 76 percent to $656 million from the previous quarter.

Facebook, which like rivals Google Inc and Yahoo Inc have been struggling to adapt to a fast-moving mobile environment in which advertising is typically lower-margin, credited new mobile formats such as newsfeed ads which direct marketing messages straight into a users’ stream of news and content.

Last week, Google reported second-quarter results short of Wall Street’s estimates as weakening prices for its ads weighed on the bottom line, and Yahoo trimmed its 2013 sales outlook.

“It’s pretty healthy on both the top and bottom line. We’re seeing accel-

erating growth, particularly in mobile,” said R.W. Baird analyst Colin Sebastian. “That’s important because it confirms that advertisers are spending more, allocating more budget to Facebook. The ads seem to be working.”

Facebook said roughly 700 million of its 1.15 billion users now visit the service on a daily basis, compared with 665 million at the end of the first quarter. That increase came despite worries that in-feed ads will alienate viewers, and that a new crop of mobile services popular among a younger crowd, such as Snapchat, would siphon off users.

Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg said the company had increased both the quantity and types of newsfeed adds during the second quarter, even as clickthrough rates and costper-clicks, or ad rates, remained strong.

“Right now, ads on average make up about 5 percent, or one in 20 stories on the newsfeed,” CEO Mark Zuckerberg told analysts on a conference call. “In recent studies, people have told us that they notice the ads more. So we’re going to invest in improving the quality.”

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TKS Petron backs Davao AAK team T

KS Petron is supporting four standouts of AAK Davao who will be competing in the SM Milo Super Karate Kids Age Group Championships on July 28, 2013 at the SM City Marikina.

The sponsorship commitment was made by TKS Petron owners Engr. Mike Te and his wife Esther to AAK Davao manager Rommel Tan. TKS will be supporting the participation of Gabriel Quinones of Brokenshire College, Darlene Maramara and Denzel Maramara of Tecarro School, and Danya Paquil of the

University of the Immaculate Conception.

Quinones and Darlene Maramara were both awarded as the most outstanding male and female karateka in the just concluded 19th So Kim Cheng Annual Sports Awards at the Grand Regal Hotel.

“This championship is our tune up game for next month’s competition in Manila and in Vietnam. We would like to thank TKS Petron, Beefit gym, Mrs. Jovita Quinones, Mrs. Rachelle Maramara, UIC, Brokenshire, Arch.

Benjamin Lim and Engr Celso Manaois for the support to the team,” said Tan.

Romashina wins another gold in synchro swimming

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ARCELONA, Spain-With a nod to Marilyn Monroe, Svetlana Romashina won her third gold medal of the swimming world championships with a victory in the synchronized solo Wednesday.

Romashina easily took the top spot with 97.340 points, increasing her career haul to 13 world championship golds dating to 2005. China’s Huang Xuechen won silver with 95.720, while Spain’s Ona Carbonell took bronze before the home crowd at the Palau Sant Jordi arena with 94.290.

The 23-year-old Romashina said she got the idea to perform a Monroe-inspired routine, accompanied by music from the 1959 comedy “Some Like It Hot,” from the daughter of her coach, Tatiana Dachenko.

“She has had this idea for the last two years but we didn’t know which athlete would do it,” Romashina said. “I felt comfortable in this role. I like the character, so I was really happy to play this role.”

Romashina added to her wins in the solo technical, where the top three were exactly the same, and the duet technical teaming with Svetlana Kolesnichenko.

Russia

has won the first four synchronized events at these world championships and is heavily favored to duplicate its sweep of all seven golds in Shanghai two years ago.

China has taken three silver medals, while Spain has a silver and three bronzes.

The Barcelona-based Carbonell paid tribute to her home city’s 1992 Olympic Games, swimming to operatic soprano Montserrat Caballe’s duet with rock singer Freddie Mercury. The Palau Sant Jordi is located in the Olympic park atop Montjuic, next door to the main stadium.

“I am performing seven routines at these world championships, so it is hard,” Carbonell said.

“But I hope we continue like this for the rest of the competition.”

Huang claimed silver with a routine performed to “Phanton of the Opera.”

She knew all along that her main goal was the hang on to the second spot on the podium, not make a run at the Russian star.

“I’m very happy to have won the silver medal and I’m very satisfied with my performance,” Huang said. “I think I need more than four years to catch up with Svetlana Romashina.”

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#Lookbook Live!

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by Aidx Paredes David and Laureen showcased their personal styles in a fashion show curated by Fashion Institute of Design and Arts students featuring brands

DAVID GUISON and Laureen Uy, two of Philippine’s top fashion bloggers paid Davao a visit for SM Lanang Premier’s Lookbook Live held at the atrium last July 19.

like Terranova, Cotton On, Esprit, Marks and Spencers, Promod, Mossimo, Von Dutch and Mags.

DJ Rain, one of Davao’s young, up and coming DJs

set the mood with mixes as the models strut the runway. After the show, the meet and greet followed where fans had the chance to have selfies with the two.

The culmination of Lookbook Live happened to be the announcement of their OOTD contest winners.

Davao’s fashion enthusiasts and bloggers both from Manila and Davao attended Lookbook Live– having been able to take styling tips from David and Laureen. The looks on the runway was a representation of how the two wear outfits posted on their blogs, from Laureen’s signature print on print to David’s denim on leather ensembles.

It was truly a Lookbook Live because it was like seeing the outfit posts in DGMNL (davidguison. com) and Break My Style (breakmystyle.com) come alive in the form of other people.

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SM Girls Teens’ Wear Stylebook 2013 CALLING all fashionistas! Here’s your chance to win P20,000-worth of stylish clothes and be seen in the pages of Candy Magazine!

Introducing SM Girls Teens’ Wear STYLEBOOK, the search for the ultimate Stylistas—style mavens who have a unique personal style and a flair for everything fashion.

If you are a female, 16 to 25 years old, currently residing in the Philippines, and possess the qualities above, then you might be what they’re looking for!

How to Join From July 13 to September 30, 2013, purchase any regular-priced item worth at least P699.75 from participating fashion brands: Redhead, Betty, Soirée, Shopaholic!, Candie’s, Seventeen, It Girl and Black Sheep found at the Girls Teen’s Wear section at all SM Stores nationwide. Each single-receipt purchase corresponds to a unique registration code, which can be redeemed at booths found inside the Girls Teen’s Wear section.

Using your unique code, register online at www. sm-gtw.com. Complete the registration requirements and submit your BEST look—any full-body shot of you wearing at least one SM Girls Teens’ Wear item.

All approved entries and the announcement of winners will be posted every week on the SM Girls Teens’ Wear fanpage, so make sure to keep checking for updates!

The two Stylebook Grand Winners will be announced and presented to the public during a press launch at the end of the campaign.

Winners and Prizes Each week, there will be three weekly winners who will be part of the Top 30. From the weekly winners, the Top 12 will emerge and compete for the Top 2 spots.

Glamorous prizes await the Top 2 winners, including clothing allowance worth P20,000 each, a fashion page in Candy Magazine, and a twelve-month subscription to Candy Magazine.

So what are you waiting for? Grab this once-in-alifetime opportunity! Join now and you just might be part of the next batch of Girls Teens’ Wear Stylistas.

For more details and updates, log on to our http:// www.sm-gtw.com website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.

KIM CHIU AND XIAN LIM LIVE AT ABREEZA. Catch Xian Lim and Kim Chiu at the Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? mall show this July 26, 5pm live at the Abreeza Mall Roof Garden! Tickets are now available at the concierge! Just present a minimum purchase receipt of P500.00 from any Abreeza Mall store to get your ticket!

Cebu Pacific launches bigger Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge for univ students BIGGER prizes and more exciting adventures await young explorers in the Cebu Pacific Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge, now on its second year. Once again, the Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier will bring daring students with an insatiable thirst for adventure and a knack for budget travel on the ultimate all-expenses paid backpacking trip around the country.

United in their love for travel, the Juan for Fun teams had a grand adventure in Cagayan de Oro. spend a lot to have fun in the Philippines. From the people we met to the bucket list activities we got to do, the experience was definitely worth it,” said Iris.

“Cebu Pacific is giving so many students the chance to travel around the country with their affordable fares. We’re very excited for the next batch of Juan for Fun backpacker teams,” she added.

Among the daring tasks Team Titans and the other Juan for Fun challengers were taught the art of making puso, or cooked rice wrapped in a woven palm that the trio had to overleaf pouch, in Cebu. come were eating exotic tional prizes. broadband wireless kits.

Kapampangan delicacies At the end of the chalThe Juan for Fun Back- such as kuhol (snail), batlenge, the team with the packer Challenge 2013 ute (fried frog) and kamost number of experi- is co-presented by Sun maro (crickets) in Clark ences and the least amount Broadband Wireless and and learning the art of of total expenses will win the Department of Tour- making puso (cooked rice the competition, based on ism, with the support of wrapped in a woven palm these criteria: Fun Activi- Wenger, the official travel leaf pouch) in Cebu. In Ilties and Budget Friendli- gear of the Juan for Fun oilo, they were given the ness. The team will win 12 backpackers, and Canon. mission to put on a Diround-trip tickets to any “This will be a bigger nagyang costume and have short-haul international Juan for Fun Backpacker their photos taken with or domestic destination, Challenge, so we encour- 10 locals in Iloilo, while in plus a three-day, two-night age student teams to send Davao, they were tasked to Philippine tour package for in their most creative and complete a durian-eating three, courtesy of the De- fun audition videos, for the and pomelo-peeling race. partment of Tourism. opportunity to travel all The challenge concluded Each member of the over the country, and rep- in a stilts race in Cagayan team will also receive resent their schools. It will de Oro and a trivia game in Samsung Galaxy tablets, be a celebration of travel Intramuros, Manila.

Wenger watches, Sun and adventure, so if you’re Do you have what it Cellular pocket wifi and up for it, go to www.juan- takes to be named the ulforfun.com now,” said CEB timate backpacker team?

VP for Marketing and Dis- Then join the Cebu Pacific tribution Candice Iyog.

Juan for Fun Backpacker Last year, Team Big Ex- Challenge Year 2. Visit its plorers, composed of Iris official website, www.juanPatricia Ang and Benj forfun.com, for the comTuason of De La Salle Uni- plete contest mechanics, versity, and Godfrey Me- plus backpacking advendina of the Philippine State ture stories and tips from College of Aeronautics, popular travel bloggers. To won the first-ever Cebu stay up to date on their exPacific Juan for Fun Back- citing promos and events, packer Challenge. follow Cebu Pacific’s offi“The challenge taught us cial Facebook and Twitter Always up for fun and adventure wherever and whenever, Team BA enjoyed a free truck ride in Davao. that we didn’t really have to pages.

Cebu Pacific representatives will tour different colleges and universities all over the Philippines this July in search of fun-loving students who want to join the Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge. The contest is open to college and university students who are 17 to 23 years old and residing in the Philippines. To join, interested participants must form a team with three members and upload a short video to www.juanforfun.com. The audition video should answer the question “Why should we send your team to a fun adventure?” Deadline of application is July 29, 2013.

The five teams with the best and most creative audition videos will be chosen to explore six of the best destinations in the country from August 27 to September 2. During the week-long backpacking challenge, the teams will be tasked to have as many fun and adventurous experiences and discoveries within a given travel allowance.

They should also complete the special fun challenges prepared by Cebu Pacific in each destination to earn extra points and win addi-

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Alodia and Ashley grace DCE 2013 at SM Davao, July 28 NO LESS than cosplay royalties Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfiao will grace the Cosplay Mania at the Davao Cyber Expo in SM City Davao on Sunday.

The Gosiengfiao sisters will be judging the cosplay competition which will begin on July 27.

Alodia, apart from being a cosplayer is also an artist, model, blogger, performer, pianist, figure collector and BJD enthusiast. She started cosplaying in 2003 at the age of 15. Even at the early stage of her cosplaying career, she wowed the crowd at the 2003 C3 Convention portraying as Magic Gunner Rikku from Final Fantasy along with her younger sister Ashley who cosplayed as Gun-

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Get a chance to meet and greet Alodia and Ashley on Sunday, 5 PM

at the SM Davao Annex Event Center. A proof of P1,000 worth of purchase from any SM City Davao store entitles one to an entry pass.

Davao Cyber Expo 2013 opens the gate on July 26.

For inquiries, please call 297.6998 local 126. Like SM City Davao on Facebook and follow @smcitydavao on Twitter for event and promo updates.

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David Beckham goes shirtless in classic fragrance commercial PUT the AC on blast because it’s about to get hot in here!

Former soccer stud David Beckham has decided to once again prove that he is one handsome fella—as if anyone wasn’t already aware—by flaunting his washboard abs and sexy features in the new ad for his fragrance Classic.

The commercial, which has a secret agent-type of vibe to it, has Beckham standing in a dark dressing room—shot on location at Spencer Hart on Brook Street, London— stripping down from his casual streetwear, taking a good look at his shirtless bod (this is where you pause and take it all in) and then changing into a finely tailored suit.

And during all of this, Becks gives a facial expression that’s a mix of mysterious and Blue Steel from Zoolander (but way hotter).

“Can I be of further assistance, sir?” the tailor asks, and the Hollywood hunk responds, “I have all I need,” as he grabs the bottle of Classic and gives himself a couple of sprays.

If that wasn’t enough Beckham for you, don’t worry, there will be more of him to come.

Victoria Beckham’s hubby is set to star in a new kids’ TV show in the U.K., aimed at getting British youngsters into sports (he’ll probably be clothed for this, though.

Probably).

The program—titled Game Changers—will air

Saturday mornings at 9 a.m on Sky Sports.

Additionally, the celeb recently released his new ad

campaign for the channel, which surprised viewers with a handful of Beckhams to swoon over. E! News

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Mundo Mo’y Akin maintains nationwide ratings dominance EDGEDavao Davao Partners

GMA Network’s Mundo Mo’y Akin continues to dominate nationwide primetime viewing according to data of the industry’s widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

For the period of July 15-19 (based on overnight data), Mundo Mo’y Akin defeated all its ABS-CBN counterparts in National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), Urban Luzon and Mega Manila.

In NUTAM, the program registered an average household rating of 25 percent versus ABS-CBN’s Muling Buksan Ang Puso’s 24.4 percent and Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala’s 20.2 percent.

For the same period in Urban Luzon, it scored an average household rating of 29.7 percent versus Muling Buksan Ang Puso’s 21.8 percent and Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala’s 18.3 percent. In Mega Manila, it got an average household rating of 32.2 percent against Muling Buksan Ang Puso’s 21 percent and Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala’s 18.2 percent.

Mundo Mo’y Akin has currently become one of the favorite primetime programs in the country.

Loyal supporters and viewers of the series should expect more intense and exciting episodes as the ugly Marilyn played by Louise delos Reyes transforms into a very beautiful and ravishing lady after undergoing plastic surgery. Also, the tables are turned between Darlene and Marilyn as the former is now a waitress while later affirms herself as the rightful heir of the Carbonel’s riches.

How will Lauren Young as Darlene and Alden Richards as Jerome react with this big revelation on Marilyn’s new look? Now

that she is back, will Marilyn give Jerome a second chance at love? How much is Marilyn willing to sacrifice just to take revenge on Darlene?

Mundo Mo’y Akin airs Monday to Friday after Anna Karenina on GMA Telebabad. Get the latest updates about Mundo Mo’y Akin from its official facebook page www.facebook.com/GMAMundoMoyAkin, twitter account www.twitter.com/MundoMoyAkin and the GMA Network website (www.

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Reyes lambasts Gilas after ‘terrible’ game vs PBA stars G

ILAS Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes was highly critical of the national team after they put on a lackluster performance against a PBA selection in an exhibition game Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Gilas won, 99-87, but only after out-scoring the PBA All Stars 34-26 in the fourth period to finally blow a tight game open.

“With one week to go before FIBA Asia, there’s absolutely no excuse for the way we played in the first half,” said Reyes on a report at the PBA website.

The PBA All-Stars, led

by Arwind Santos, Chris Tiu and KG Canaleta, were ahead, 41-38, after the first half.

“It was a terrible, terrible game,” Reyes said. “If we were up against Chinese Taipei or Jordan, we would have been down 20 at the half.”

Reyes reserved his harshest words for guards Jason Castro and LA Tenorio.

“If you noticed, I

benched Castro in the second half. Jason already had five turnovers in the first half. I mean, the way he was playing, he shouldn’t have been in this team,” Reyes said.

“Our point guards, Jason and LA, were terrible tonight. If not for Jimmy (Alapag), we would have been in big trouble,” he added.

Gilas leans on big 4th period to blow out PBA selection

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SLAM. Japeth Aguilar of the Smart Gilas Pilipinas slams one aganst Calvin Abueva of the PBA All Stars as teammate Raffi Reavis (4) looks on.

ILAS Pilipinas overcame major struggles to win 99-87 against the PBA Selection in an exhibition match marking their first game on home soil in over month here.

Ranidel de Ocampo top scored with 16 markers for the nationals who had to lean on a big 27-4 run in the fourth period to turn an uncomfortably close game into a late rout. Gabe Norwood exploded for ten of his thirteen points in the final period as Gilas scattered an ominous 21 turn-

overs as opposed to the Franz Pumaren-coached PBA squad’s 16. Starting 2-guard Jason Castro owned five of them.

“Terrible, terrible, terrible game,” Gilas Head Coach Chot Reyes said in the postgame press conference about the overall performance of his wards.

“If you noticed I benched Jason Castro in the second half (because of the five turnovers),” Reyes lamented. “I mean, the way he’s playing he shouldn’t even be on this team.”

Davao’s Salvador squanders Aboitiz Invitational lead C

EBU-American Brian Locke came charging back at dusk with a six-under 66, dislodging erstwhile frontrunner Elmer Salvador for the clubhouse lead at the start of the weather-delayed opener of the Aboitiz Invitational at the soggy Cebu Country Club here Wednesday night.

Locke, a former Asian Development Tour leg champion, hit back-toback birdies from No. 17 then holed out with a par at nightfall to string a pair of 66s and wrest the provisional lead in a long day where play was halt-

ed for nearly two hours due to threat of lightning and six flights got stranded on account of darkness.

Unlike those who played in the afternoon wave of the 119-strong international field, Locke came out of the long delay still in focus, coming through with gutsy pars before knocking down those closing birdies to find himself in control with those with unfinished rounds unlikely to catch up when they resume play early morning today.

Earlier, Salvador played true to form and

LOSING HIS GRIP. Elmer Salvador lost the overnight lead in the Aboitiz Invitational in Cebu.

shot a 67 in tough condition and overcast skies but settled for second with fellow morning starters Mars Pucay, Australian Darren Tan and

unheralded Reymon Jaraula shooting identical 68s in the 72-hole championship sponsored by Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. and backed by ICTSI.

Two- time champion Jay Bayron also rallied to fire a 69 and join the sixth group that includes Swede Malcolm Kokocinski, Dutch Guido Van

der Valk, Canada’s Lindsay Renolds, brother Rufino Bayron and local amateur LJ Go. Angelo Que carded a 70 to lead the two-under

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