Edge Davao 7 Issue 122

VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

P 15.00 • 20 PAGES

www.edgedavao.net

EDGEDAVAO Serving a seamless society

SHUFFLE IN SP

By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

NO BARRIERS. A one-legged runner takes part in the Hunat Dabaw Run 2 of The Royal Mandaya Hotel over the weekend.

T

abf@edgedavao.net

HE Davao City Council conducted a revamp on some positions and chairmanships of committees yesterday.

During the regular session, Councilor Victorio U Advincula Jr. made a motion to declare all the positions in the City Council vacant without stating any reason.

The motion of Advincula was seconded by councilors Bernard E. Alag, Al Ryan S. Alejandre, Nilo M. Abellera Jr., Louie John J. Bonguyan, Rene Elias C. Lopez, Berino L. Mambo-o Sr., January N. Duterte, Joanne Bonguyan-Quilos and Marissa Salvador-Abella.

When Advincula proposed for a new set of officers and the chairmanships of some committees, councilor Bonifacio Militar intervened and asked him to justify the reason of declaring all the seats vacant.

Advincula, howev-

COUNCIL TO PASS P217-M SB1 TODAY

er, simply continued the nomination of new set of officers without telling the reasons for the revamp.

Advincula nominated councilor Karlo S. Bello as the new President Pro Tempore which was then handled by Al-ag.

Al-ag was nominated as the new floor leader, which was handled by councilor Tomas J. Monteverde IV who was absent during the session yesterday.

Al-ag also took over the committee on rules, privileges, laws and ordinances which was also headed by Monteverde.

Advincula nominated himself as the assistant floor leader. He also took over the sub-committee on housing and subdivision development for me-

INSIDE EDGE

THE BIG NEWS Page2

CAN WE BEAT SENEGAL?

SPORTS page 16

FCOUNCIL, 11

2 THE BIG NEWS EDGEDAVAO

OUTCAST NO MORE. Councilor Diosdado Angelo Mahipus (left), who will head two committees after the City Council’s committee chairmanship revamp yesterday, shares a light moment with Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang (2nd

VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

from left) and Councilor Jimmy Dureza (2nd from right). Mahipus is now the chairman of the games and amusement committee and the publications committee. Lean Daval Jr.

Council to pass P217-M SB1 today

By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

T

abf@edgedavao.net

HE City Council is set to approve today (Wednesday) on final reading the P217-million Supplemental Budget No. 1 after the councilors approved it on second reading in yesterday’s regular session.

Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang, chair of the committee on finance, ways, means, and appropriations, told reporters after yesterday’s session that they want to approve the budget immediately in order to fund the programs of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and other offices.

“We will approve it on third and final reading in support to the mayor. Taking consideration that he really needs a lot resources such as the salaries of barangay police because they are also working. Then his Lingap Program, we do not want to delay the patients who are lining up there,” Dayanhirang said.

Based on the committee report, of the total budget, the General Fund Proper has a total appropriation of P187,355,137.34 while the Development Fund

has P22,349,301.29 and P8,004,569.21 for Economic Enterprises.

Of the P187.3 million of the General Funds, the City Mayor’s Office (CMO) got the highest share of the budget with an amount of P90,770,560, of which P50,906,202.94 or 56.08 percent is for Peace and Order Program and P37,121,598.27 or 40.90 percent is for Lingap Program for settlement of prior year’s obligations and augmentation of the existing appropriation.

The CMO also allocat-

ed P2.2 million for Central 911, P361,200 for Intensified Canal CleanUp program, P80,829 for General Administration, and P18,000 for the maintenance of Museo Dabawenyo.

The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) ranked second with a proposed appropriation of P45,358,805.74.

Out of that amount, P14,019,372.36 is set aside to pay said office’s prior year’s obligation specifically hauling and gasoline consumption

during the month of December.

An amount of P31,050,433.38 is also set aside to augment current year’s budget for Hauling Services of P23,007,651.50 and for Environment/Sanitary Services of P7,944,000.00.

The Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod has an appropriation of P33,649,566.73 which is funded from various reversions of its current and prior year’s appropriations.

Also included in this supplemental budget is an

appropriation in the total amount of P14,255,000 for the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) Incentives – (First Tranche) at P5,000 each plantilla personnel of the City Government of Davao.

The rest of the offices both under the General Fund Proper and the Economic Enterprises have been provided with a budget of P1 million or less for payment of their respective prior year’s obligations.

Further, re-roofing projects of various pub-

USTICE Secretary Leila de Lima yesterday identified the three suspects in the foiled bombing attempt at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Monday.

In a press conference, de Lima identified the suspects as Grandeur Pepito Guerrero, the self-proclaimed general of the so-called USAFFE (United States Armed Forces in the Far East); Emmanuel San Pedro, and Sonny Yohanon.

De Lima said Guerrero’s group was allegedly frustrated with the government’s stance against Chi-

na, the oligarchs, taipans, and monopolistic business in the Philippines.

She said the group planned to bomb NAIA Terminal 3, SM Mall of Asia (MOA), the Chinese Embassy, and DMCI. Initial investigation by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) showed that the foiled NAIA bombing attempt was an initial salvo of operations by the group of Guerrero using an improvised incendiary device which has an impact to a distance of from 5 to 10-meter radius and has the capacity to injure and

cause loss of lives.

De Lima said the three suspects will be subjected to inquest for illegal possession of explosives under existing laws, while the conspiracy to commit terror is still under study.

She said a follow-up investigation is being done to determine the agenda and actual purpose of the group, who are the people behind it, and if the agenda of the group was really against China, the oligarchs, taipans, and monopolistic business in the Philippines.

Also seized from the

suspects was a copy of a manifesto titled “Manipesto ng Kilusan Laban sa Pananakop” dated August 25, 2014 but changed to September 1, 2014.

De Lima said the group had a list of e-mail addresses to whom the manifesto would be sent by Monday if the bombing attempt succeeded.

“Government authorities are determined in doing their work to go against these efforts,” she said.

De Lima said the NBI has an idea how many the members of the group are.

(PNA)

FCOUNCIL, 11

Indonesia removes 3 PHL 3 suspects in foiled NAIA bomb attempt identified products from restricted list J

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

G

crc@edgedavao.net

ENERAL SANTOS CITY – The restriction on three of six commodities from the Philippines have been lifted at the Bitung port in Indonesia months before the start of the free trade among Asean members.

Dr. Enrico L. Basil-

io, chief of Party for the USAID COMPLETE Project, said during the second day of the three-day Mindanao Business Conference at the KCCC Mall that the three delisted commodities are food and beverages, electronics, and garments.

FINDONESIA, 11

VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

NEWS

EDGEDAVAO

Davao Region now has 5 Bahay Pagasa for CICL

W

ITH the completion of the newest Bahay Pagasa in Poblacion, New Corella in Davao Del Norte, Region 22 now has a total of five rehabilitation centers for children in conflict with the law (CICL).

Regional director Priscilla N. Razon of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 11 said records show that a Bahay Pagasa center was established in Davao City in 2008, in Nabun-

turan in 2010, in Banaybanay town in 2012, and in New Corella and Mati City this year.

Four of these Bahay Pagasa or youth care facilities were funded with a P2.5 million budget from Sen. Francis Pangilinan which was coursed through DSWD while Davao City received P2 million.

Razon said the Banaybanay allocation of P2.5 million was directly released to the local government.

FDAVAO, 11

Cayetano urges chambers to participate in budget process

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

S

crc@edgedavao.net

ENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano yesterday urged the business chambers in Mindanao to participate in the formulation of the government’s budget so that the island gets its fair share.

Cayetano, who was the luncheon speaker in the second day of the threeday 23rd Mindanao Business Conference being held at KCC Mall here, said Mindanao is usually neglected in the formulation of projects.

“Manila always get the lion’s share of the resources,” he said.

He said from 2001 to 2010, 71 percent of the country’s infrastructure budgeted by the government was in Metro Manila.

These include the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) which benefit only those who are in Metro Manila.

“You need to tell us, the government, that your

respective regions in Mindanao are not Metro Manila,” Cayetano said.

He said Manila usually gets the biggest chunk of the regional allocation because most central offices of government agencies are located there.

“It was still valid back in the 70s and 80s that most of the budget goes to Manila because the government was building a capital region, but not anymore because development is not exclusive for Manila alone,” he said.

Cayetano said many areas in Mindanao like Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro, and Caraga are starting to gain economic development as reflected by their respective economic growth in past years.

He said it is the high time Mindanao-based businessmen speak up and contribute more in terms of policy-making and budget formulation.

DONATION. Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte turns over a brand new rescue boat to PSupt. Randy Q. Peralta in behalf of the Regional Maritime

Unit (RMU) 11 at Grand Men Seng Hotel along Magallanes Street in Davao City Monday afternoon. Lean Daval Jr.

Duterte requires gov’t agencies, firms to secure permits before digging roads

By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

D

abf@edgedavao.net

avao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte told government agencies and private companies undertaking road rehabilitation projects to get a permit from the city government first before they proceed.

Speaking to reporters, Duterte said this includes the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) which is undertaking various projects in the city that have involved digging up the roads and causing heavy traffic.

“Maybe the DPWH is included in my caveat. Anyone in Davao – it could be the Davao City Water District or the telephone company or government agency, you have to inform my office,”

Duterte told reporters late Monday afternoon at the Grand Men Seng Hotel.

“Do not dig everywhere without informing my office and telling me how many days you would need to complete the project,” he said.

He also said the awarded contractors should employ more manpower to complete their projects in the shortest possible time since they were given funds.

Duterte expressed irritation at the contractors of some government agencies and private companies that have road rehabilitation projects but only assign two laborers to work onsite, worsening the traffic congestion in the city.

He said he noticed in

some areas that there only two laborers working in road excavation projects.

“Binibigay nila ang mga public works doon sa mga contractors na wala masyadong pera na magaptarabaho lamang ng dalawa o tatlo. Aabutin tayo ng siyam-siyam niyan (They give the public works projects to contractors who do not have enough funds who in turn assign only two or three workers. It will take forever to complete the project),” he said.

Earlier, the DPWH said the rehabilitation work on Governor Generoso Bridge 2 in Bankerohan could take longer than expected because of delays encountered during the imple-

approval. The City Council will have a special session today to fast track the passing of SB 1. Lean Daval Jr.

mentation of the project.

DPWH 11 regional director Mariano Alquiza said when he inspected the area, he saw that the heavy equipment being used are having a hard time digging under the river because of the old pile of the bridge which has been buried there.

The project had already faced delays before it could start because of the presence of informal settlers living under the bridge who refused to vacate the area. It took the DPWH several months before they could relocate the informal settlers.

There was also a need to transfer the communication and power lines that ran along the bridge.

Rellon puts up P1M reward for barangay captain’s killers

T SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET. Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang presents during yesterday’s regular session at Sangguniang Panlungsod the P270 million Supplemental Budget (SB) No. 1 committee report for the City Council’s

3

AGUM City Mayor Allan Rellon approved a P1-million reward for information that could lead to the capture of the killers of Magugpo West barangay captain Niño Cutin, who was shot dead by still unidentified gunmen on his way to his barangay hall last Saturday at around 11 a.m.

Rellon convened an emergency meeting of City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) on Monday morning at the Sangguniang Panglungsod Session Hall and from a resolution unanimously approved by the body as moved by Councilor

Tristan Royce Aala put up a P1-million reward.

The body also made a resolution “strongly condemning the untimely death and assassination” of Cutin, who was 32 years old.

The two killers, riding on a motorcycle, followed Cutin who was also driving a motorcycle and shot Cutin once in the head, killing him instantly.

He was shot dead on the road of Purok Vipatil in Magugpo West, coming from Purok Talisay where he was launching his barangay activity giving free haircuts and other services to constituents.

FRELLON, 11

4 THE ECONOMY EDGEDAVAO

VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Abad vows faster government spending in second half 2014 T

HE government’s spending performance in the first half of 2014 remained below expectations but Budget and Management Secretary Florencio Abad vowed its improvement in the second half of the year.

In his speech during the opening of the twoday regional Good Governance Dialogues at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria in Quezon City yesterday, Abad admitted that the government still has a lot of things to do to fully maximize the

DTI wants SMEs in Zamboanga Peninsula to be disaster resilient

T

HE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is undertaking efforts to ensure all of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Zamboanga Peninsula are disaster-resilient.

DTI Regional Development Division Chief Lowell Vallecer said there is a need for every SME to have its Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to be resilient to disasters.

“According to the World Bank, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are one of the very vulnerable sectors to disaster but are not given ample attention, thus there is a need for every SME to have its BCP,” Vallecer said.

“We are preparing SMEs for any eventuality, disaster, or calamity. This is also in preparation for the ASEAN integration,” he added.

He said BCP helps SMEs become disaster-resilient by putting in place initiatives that will enable them to immediately recover from losses due to disaster and continue on with their business.

He noted that most

SMEs right now do not have BCP and when disasters strike, they immediately fold up without a way to recover from their losses, directly affecting the regional economic performance.

DTI Regional Officer-in-Charge Sitti Amina Jain said she is constantly pushing all concerned agencies and partners to exhaust all possible means in uplifting the SMEs as they are the biggest driving force in region’s economy.

“We must always remember that our SMEs are the backbone not just of our regional economy but the national economy, thus we really need to give all the required support to them,” Jain said.

Jain reminded the SME-9 core members that this initiative for the SME is not just DTI’s work and concern but of all concerned agencies.

“Again, as I have been telling all of us, this is not DTI. This is us, the SME-ZAMPEN Core Group. It is our job to help develop our SMEs to help improve our economy,” Jain said. (PNA)

As of last July, government spending rose by six percent year-on-year to P1.16 trillion against the P1.1 trillion same period in 2013.

Revenues posted a faster growth of 12 percent to P1.1 trillion over year-ago’s P984.1 billion.

The slower growth in spending was attributed partly to some government agencies’ slow usage of their budget to finance identified programs particularly on putting up of the necessary infrastructure. ”We will try harder

in the third quarter. I’m confident that all these changes will lead to that,” Abad said, referring to the government’s bid to hit infrastructure spending to about five percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2016. (PNA)

unit of Globe Telecom Inc. said the country’s impending shift to digital TV is expected to benefit consumers and government agencies alike.

In a statement, Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media (BEAM) said digital terrestrial television (DTT) will provide clearer reception and access to more channels and can lead to better broadcast service delivery.

BEAM, which operates free Channel 31, earlier announced that it will be spending P250 million to prepare its facilities for the shift to DTT. “BEAM has been preparing and investing in

our Digital Terrestrial Television network infrastructure precisely for these reasons,” said BEAM president Steve Macion.

He further said that DTT will deliver “crystal clear pictures” and “high quality audio” even at less than ideal signal strengths.

In addition, consumers will also have access to new free and pay TV channels, as well as services such as Electronic Program Guide (EPG) and other interactive features.

On the government side, Macion said digital TV will allow agencies to make use of an Integrated Emergency Warning Broadcast System

(IEWBS).

“This is a method of delivering emergency warning information on the TV screen, something that is sorely needed in a disaster-prone country like the Philippines,” he said.

The BEAM president said that the national government can also take advantage of DTT networks to implement social programs, be it in health or education, more cost-effectively.

He said that additional frequencies can also be made available for delivery of essential government services through DTT. “DTT will allow broadcasters to launch new and targeted niche

channels, to better utilize and monetize their content libraries,” Macion said.

In November last year, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued Memorandum Circular No. 05-11-2013 adopting Japan’s Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T) standard for the Philippines’ migration to digital TV. NTC chief Gamaliel Cordoba announced recently that the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for digital TV may be issued within the third quarter of this year to pave the way for the service rollout of TV networks. (PNA)

DepED-ARMM Regional Technology and Livelihood Education Coordinator Corazon Maguate, who was also at the handover program, said the Technology Vocational (Techvoc) program’s main objective in South Upi was to provide its high school students the opportunity to acquire a TESDA National Certificate (NC) at the community level.

“You don’t need to go to Cotabato City or somewhere else just to earn TESDA certificates since you already have a Techvoc school in your municipality,” Maguate said.

PITVHS is one of 23 senior high schools as-

sisted through improved curricula and increased competence of teachers.

Barangay Pilar in South Upi, Maguindanao is host to three major tribal groups: the T’duray, the indigenous people of the area; the Maguindanaons or the Moro group; and the Christian-settlers.

South Upi Mayor Abdullah Campong said during the handover ceremony that the dressmaking tools and equipment “will have a huge impact on the youth.”

“I will ensure that the tri-people of South Upi will benefit from this program,” he said, adding that PITVHS will become the center of

the town’s Techvoc programs and projects.

“Thanks to the Australian Government, this project will further strengthen the ties of my people,” he said.

Through June 2015, BEAM-ARMM is providing 15,000 OSYs and senior high school students with market sensitive and inclusive technical vocational education, training and skills throughout ARMM where there are high concentrations of unemployed and underemployed youth.

BEAM-ARMM is a comprehensive education and youth development program that enables children and youth in Muslim Mindanao to

develop and reach their potential.

The program delivers accessible and healthy learning facilities, quality teachers, learning materials, and a protective environment for children in need and out of school youth, through effective, transparent and accountable management systems.

The program contributes to the alleviation of poverty in ARMM and, in the longer term, to the emergence of sustainable peace through closely targeted investments in basic education that prepare ARMM to engage productively with economic opportunities. (PNA)

budget.

Abad said the zero-based budgeting and open government system have enabled the Aquino government to address corruption and use the budget to social protection-targeted programs, among others.

Consumers, gov’t to benefit from shift to digital TV

A

BEAM turns over dressmaking tools to Maguindanao town A

remote public high school in the mountain town of Maguindanao has received tools and equipment for dressmaking as education aid to pupils.

The equipment was handed over to the Pilar Integrated Technical Vocational High School (PITVHS) in South Upi, Maguindanao by the Australian Government through the Basic Education Assistance for Muslim Mindanao (BEAM-ARMM) and implemented through DepED-ARMM. The tools and equipment included 25 household manual sewing machines, five high speed sewing machines,

and flat irons.

Judy Ann Lozada, 17, a fourth-year high school student at PITVHS, was thrilled when she learned about the assistance to their school.

“Our barangay lags behind in terms of development and remote yet BEAM-ARMM found us,” she said.

Barangay Pilar is located in the outskirts of Maguindanao province, about three hours away from Cotabato City.

While a provincial road passes through the barangay, commuters must traverse a long stretch of dirt road in and out of the area which worsens travel during rainy season.

VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

EDGEDAVAO

THE ECONOMY

5

PLDT upgrades internet connection in Zamboanga T

HIS city, being the region’s hub for investment and Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO), is set to get a boost as the Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) Company is upgrading its internet connection.

PLDT Area Supervisor Fred Merisco made this announcement during the Small and Medium Enterprises-9 (SME-9) Core Group meeting.

He said the PLDT central office has approved the implementation of a redundant fiber optic line from this city to Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.

The upgrading project, ones completed, will address slow internet connection in this city.

“The upgrade will start in October this year and we are targeting December to finish the upgrade. We are now starting with the bidding for the 72 fiber core capacity, which is the same with our existing fiber optic line,” Merisco said in a statement released

Monday by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) regional office.

Merisco said another 100 gigabyte data capacity will be added for this city to cater to corporate lines. This will help realize this city’s potential as BPO hub of Region 9.

Merciso said the fiber optic cables for this city “are now available and will be implemented by October” this year.

Local PLDT subscribers have been complaining of slow internet speeds for the past weeks which Merisco explained was due to the on-going road widening program of the Department of Public Works and highways (DPWH).

He said PLDT is also eyeing to put in place a third link, this time connecting this city directly to the city of Cotabato.

“We will be submitting the proposal for this project within this year, with the possible implementation in 2015,” he added. (PNA)

GO HERBAL. Lumads from the Mamanwa ethic group of Surigao sell herbal medicines and various kinds of oils which they promote as remedies for illnesses such as stomach pain, fever, and snake bite outside the Sanggu-

niang Panlungsod Building along San Pedro Street in Davao City yesterday.

Lean Daval Jr.

6

EDGEDAVAO

VANTAGE

EDITORIAL

S

VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Start listening

ENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano hit the nail on the head when he spoke to the participants of the ongoing 23rd Mindanao Business Conference being held in General Santos City.

Over lunch yesterday, the senator from Taguig – arguably one of the more prosperous cities in the country – said for so long Mindanao has gotten the raw end of the deal when it comes to the national budget, getting a pittance compared to the largesse that the National Capital Region receives. For example, he said, Metro Manila got 71 percent of the country’s infrastructure budget from 2001 to 2010, with the other regions, including those in Mindanao, having to make do with the remaining 29 percent.

These include the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT), projects that benefit only those who happen to be in the Metro Ma-

EDGEDAVAO

Providing solutions to a seamless global village.

Printed by Zion Accuprint Publishing Inc. Door 14 ALCREJ Building, Quirino Avenue, 8000, Davao City, Philippines Tel: (082) 301-6235 Telefax: (082) 221-3601 www.edgedavao.net editorial@edgedavao.net marketing@edgedavao.net

nila. The tragedy is that the money used to build these railway systems came from the taxpayers, including those in Mindanao. Most of us have never even seen an MRT or LRT train up close, let alone ride in one, and yet we share in the expense of building it and even running it up to now.

In his speech, Cayetano urged the business sector to participate in the deliberations on the formulation of the budget in order to secure a more equitable share in the funds. But isn’t that what we have been trying to do all these years? Mindanaoans have consistently worked for more funds for the island, but so far none of these efforts have borne fruit. Perhaps, good senator, it is not that we Mindanaoans should speak up more but that the national government should actually start listening.

ANTONIO M. AJERO Editor in Chief

NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO Managing Editor

AGAPITO JOAQUIN JR. Associate Editor

KENNETH IRVING K. ONG ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR. CHENEEN R. CAPON BAI FAUZIAH FATIMA SINSUAT AMBOLODTO Reporters MEGHANN STA. INES AQUILES Z. ZONIO NIKKI GOTIANSE-TAN LEANDRO S. DAVAL JR. FUNNY PEARL GAJUNERA Lifestyle Photography CHA MONFORTE JOSEPH LAWRENCE P. GARCIA Correspondents ARLENE D. PASAJE Contributing Photographer Cartoons MUNDA • HENRYLITO TACIO • MA. TERESA L. UNGSON • EDCER C. ESCUDERO AURELIO A. PEÑA • MARY Columnists: CARLOS MA. TERESA L. UNGSON • EDCER C. ESCUDERO • AURELIO A. PEÑA • ZHAUN ORTEGA • BERNADETTE “ADDIE” B. ANN “ADI”• C. QUISIDO • LEANDRO B. DAVAL SR., • NICASIO ANGELO AGUSTIN • VIDA MIA VALVERDE • Economic Analysts:• ENRICO BORBON MARY ANN “ADI” C. QUISIDO • LEANDRO B. DAVAL SR., • NIKKI GOTIANSE-TAN • NICASIO ANGELO AGUSTIN EMILY “GICO” G. DAYANGIRANG • JONALLIER PEREZENRICO “GICO” G. DAYANGIRANG • JONALLIER M. PEREZ ZEN CHUA • CARLOS MUNDA EconomicM. Analyst:

PHILIPPINE PRESS INSTITUTE

the national association of newspapers

GENERAL OFFICE SANTOS CITY CAGAYAN DE ORO MARKETING OFFICE CAGAYAN DE ORO MARKETING OLIVIA D. VELASCO JOCELYNRICHARD S. PANES C. EBONA SOLANI D. MARATAS OLIVIA D. VELASCO SOLANI D. MARATAS MARKETING OFFICE | Marketing Manager General Manager of Sales SpecialistFinance General Manager DirectorAdvertising FinanceLEIZEL A. DELOSOLEIZEL A. DELOSO | MarketingFLORENCE ManagerS. VILLARIN

RICHARD C. EBONA AGUSTIN V. MIAGAN JR Circulation Marketing Supervisor

Unit 6, Southbank Plaza Velez-Yacapin Sts. Unit 6, Southbank Plaza Velez-Yacapin Sts. Marketing Specialist Cagayan de Oro City c/o PZ Villarin Marketing Cagayan de Oro City Tel: (088) 852-4894

Tel: (088) 852-4894

Salvani St., Oringo Brgy. City Heights Tel: (083) 303-2215

MANILA MARKETING OFFICE

ANGELICA R. GARCIA | Marketing Manager Blk. 1, Lot 10, La Mar Townhomes, Apitong St., Marikina Heights, Marikina City Tel: (02) 942-1503

EDGEDAVAO

“A

NG babae, minamahal ‘yan, hindi sinasaktan,” so said movie actor Robin Padilla in one of his movies. Women, however, are still being hurt, abused (sexually and verbally), abandoned, and battered.

Feminists and health and social workers call it violence against women or VAW. The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women (1993) defines VAW as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.”

In the Philippines, Republic Act 9262, more popularly known as the Violence Against Women and their Children Law, was passed in 2004. It broadened the definition of abuse to include physical, emotional, and economic harm. It also made violence by an intimate partner (anyone with whom a woman has a sexual relationship) a public crime, and made it possible for anyone – not just the victim – to file a case against a perpetrator.

Intimate partner violence refers to “behavior in an intimate relationship that causes physical, sexual, or psychological harm, including physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse, and controlling behaviors.”

Sexual violence is “any sexual act, at-

I

T’S a sad commentary on the role of highly educated citizens like lawyers and educators that even as they inveigh against problems caused by bad governance, they don’t perform the things that bring about good governance.

They’re unfocused. Some of them even raise their voice, whining and fuming and complaining; but they fail to focus and do something about the problem.

It wouldn’t be so bad if they had guidance from agencies like the Department of the Interior and Local Government, Commission on Elections, or even Department of Justice — agencies that have charge of promoting and upholding the power of the citizenry.

But instead of ministering to the citizenry -- who need to be empowered or capacitated to handle problems caused by those in power — said agencies, especially DILG, are focused on helping officials and institutions that are already in power, further empowering them. ***** They keep citizens — people who are not in power — in a state of helplessness, no match against those in power, helpless against bad governance and its abuses.

The DILG should have figured out long ago that the core problem of governance is right in everyone’s neighborhood — in the barangay, which is the home of every citizen who complains and fumes and whines against misgovernance.

VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

VANTAGE POINTS

7

Ending gender violence tempt to obtain a sexual act, THINK ON THESE! unwanted sexual comments or advances, or acts to traffic, or otherwise directed against a person’s sexuality using coercion, by any person regardless of Henrylito D. Tacio their relationship to the victim, in any setting.” It includes “rape, defined as the physically forced or otherwise coerced penetration of the vulva or anus with a penis, other body part or object.”

In 2011, the regional division office of the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) singled out Davao City as having “the most number of victims of violence against women in all age brackets” in Davao region.

Quoting data from the Philippine National Police Region Regional Command XI, NSCB said VAW cases such as rape, physical assault, acts of lasciviousness in the city, increased from 2009 to 2010. In 2010 the reported cases of VAW increased by 46.5 percent mostly in terms of RA 9262. When combined with rape cases, the reported cases of 48.6 percent increased by 84.5 percent.

“These increases may be attributed to either more women are being

raped; physically, sexually, psychologically harmed or economically abused in Davao City; or more Davaoeñas are willing to come out and report on the gender based abuses committed against them,” the NSCB surmised.

In 2011, in support of the full implementation of laws protecting women and children against violence, the city government enjoined all the 182 barangay units to create their respective violence against women and children desks.

“Gender violence causes more deaths and disability among women aged 15 to 44 than cancer, malaria, traffic accidents, or even war,” said the London-based Panos. “Women are more at risk from their husbands, fathers, neighbors, or colleagues than they are from strangers.”

The Geneva-based World Health Organization believes that “at least one in five women has been physically or sexually abused by a man at some time in her life.”

It is high time that violence against women and children end. “The effects of violence can be devastating to a woman’s reproductive health as well as to other aspects of her physical and mental well-being,” said Population Reports, published by the Johns Hopkins University of Public Health.

“In addition to causing injury, violence increases women’s long-term risk of a number of health problems, including chronic pain, physical disabil-

ity, drug and alcohol abuse, and depression,” it added.

Women with a history of physical or sexual abuse are also at increased risk of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (including HIV/ AIDS), and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

“A serious cause of concern” is how the United Nations health agency described the level of sexual violence in the Philippines. The country is home to almost 100 million people; it is a traditionally patriarchal, male-dominated society, but there are no ready answers to explain the recent spike.

“Yes, there is an increase in reported cases, but we cannot say why,” admitted Elizabeth Angsioco, chairperson of the Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines, a national federation of women’s grassroots communities. “Part of it may be a natural development due to the increased awareness of the laws meant to protect women.”

While violence against women is increasing, there are still cases that are unreported. The reason: these people believe violence against women is accepted. “There is too much tolerance of violence in our culture,” explained Tet Balay-on, the knowledge management officer of Women’s Crisis Center. “Men think it is part of being a man, women think it is part of being in a relationship.”

the same citizens can take back misused or abused power and authority. They just have to learn how to go about it — and that’s where DILG et al can come in with orientation, workshop, or training for citizens. ***** Everyone needs to know or be informed and “educated” on how to go about corrective processes that the law affords them in times of need. Then they can apply these measures thereafter.

But they need facilitators for the learning process, to get a clear view of the problem, and learn to lead the community. Many times we are told that the only thing necessary for evil or bad men to triumph is for good men to do nothing.

So we must learn to confront abuse, corruption, or wrong-headedness and resist predators that take advantage of our society’s weaknesses.

But because the popular will has been so weakened by constant violations, emasculated by repeated failure in challenging them, our citizens need empowering support and motivation so they will discover once more as at EDSA their sovereignty and authority over government. ***** We have countless laws that ordain what are proper and what are prohibited in our society; but they avail us nothing since we’re not alert to counter the violations or stigmatize the violators.

For instance, why do we let officials interpret the law any way they like in order to suit their own purposes — leaving it unchallenged? The Comelec and the Omnibus Election Code (Section 38) say that barangay politics and elections are non-partisan; but the trapos say it’s a hare-brained law, violating it at will, suffering no consequences. Ditto for the anti-dynasty law.

If it’s really stupid, they should have it repealed, but no one insists that they do so, not even the COMELEC. Why do lawmakers and the courts tolerate such disrespect for law?

The law also says no infrastructure or construction project may be built unless it is covered by an Environmental Compliance Certificate. But these get built anyway. And so forth and so on!

It’s a terrible irony in a society that boasts of so many lawyers that its officials behave as if they’re above the law.

We have an out-of-focus society!

Manny is former UNESCO regional director for Asia-Pacific; secretary-general, Southeast Asia Publishers Association; director, development academy of Philippines; member, Philippine Mission to the UN; vice chair, Local Government Academy; member, Cory Govt’s Peace Panel; awardee, PPI-UNICEF outstanding columnist. He is president/national convenor, Gising Barangay Movement Inc. valdehuesa@gmail.com

Focus on the problem!

THE WORM’S EYEVIEW

BY MANUEL E. VALDEHUESA JR. There’s not a single problem in our Republic that can’t be traced to the barangay, which is also the home of every official and institution that causes problems and aggravations to citizens and society at large.

If official corruption is an issue, it’s the barangay that catapults corrupt officials to City Hall, Capitol, Malacañang, and Congress. Every voter is in the barangay and his every vote is cast in its precinct. ***** On Election Day, it’s the barangay officials who ride shotgun on these votes and herd them to the tally centers — election cowboys that get away with their antics because the citizenry lack focus and DILG et al are no help to them.

Officials get away with abuses if their “Bosses” — the resident citizens — are inattentive. Who else but the same residents elect these ballot-rustling, vote-herding cowboys to office, then fail to have them account for performance after elections?

Some citizens say there’s nothing they can do about it because they’re not in power, that any effort to instill decency in public service is futile and bound to fail.

They’re wrong. Very wrong!

In the first place, because government power and authority emanate from them,

8

EDGEDAVAO VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

VOL. VOL.77ISSUE ISSUE122 121• WEDNESDAY, • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 02,3,2014 2014

EDGEDAVAO

9

10

EDGEDAVAO VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

VOL. 7 ISSUE 121 • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 02, 2014

Council... FFROM 1

EDGEDAVAO

dium-end projects which used to be handled by Al-ag.

Monteverde replaced councilor Leonardo R. Avila III as the chair of the committee on transportation and communication. Avila replaced councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang as chair of the committee on environment and natural resources.

Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. is now the chair of the committee on labor and employment opportunities which was handled before by Duterte. Ibuyan is also the new chair of the committee on city owned properties which was handled be-

fore by Militar.

Abellera replaced Ibuyan as the chair of the committee on peace and public safety.

Councilor Diosdado A. Mahipus, who had no committee from the previous year, finally got the chairmanships of the committee on games and amusements and of publications which was handled before by Lopez.

Councilor Joanne M. Bonguyan-Quillos is the new chair of the committee on information technology. A few months ago, Bonguyan-Quillos resigned as the chair of the committee without any reason.

After the session,

Dayanghirang said the revamp was “part of the routine” of the City Council. He said the revamp was part of their consensus last Monday night and was affirmed yesterday.

“The City Council is a collective body. Everybody is important wether you are part of a committee or not,” he said.

Mahipus said the revamp was “a healthy sign” that all councilors have been given a chance to acquire positions in the City Council.

“The Council now is vibrant, it is working, and democracy now is being exercised in every aspect of legislation,” he said.

lic markets have been set aside in the supplemental budget which are to be funded from the CY 2013 surplus derived from the operation of markets.

Of the P22.3 million development fund, P15.6 million is allocated for non-infrastructure projects such as Social Development with P6.7 million, Economic Development with P5.3 million, and Development Administration which has P3.5 million.

They also allocated P6.7 million for the infrastructure projects. These projects are to be funded from various reversion of appropriations for development programs and projects, as requested by the Barangay Councils and various offices/

departments of which, some were coursed through the Offices of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

The city government also allocated P8 million for the operations of economic enterprises of the city. Of the P8 million, P7.4 million will go for the operation of Public Markets, P237,732 for the operation of Slaughterhouse P288,600 for the operation of Davao City Overland Transport Terminal, P55,200 for Cemeteries and P3,000 for Sta. Ana Port operation.

The committee report stated that the sources of funds for the SB No. 1 will be taken from the Reversion of Various Appropriations with a total amount

of P136,468,007.11 or 62.68 percent of the total sources of funds in the amount of P217,709,007.84.

On the other hand, the city has surplus fund of P77,187,566.89 from the 2013 budget which is 35.46 percent. There also funds from the local sources as certified by the City Treasurer in the amount of P4,053,433.84 or 1.8 percent of the total sources of funds.

The bulk of the appropriation proposed under this supplemental budget is for payment of prior year’s obligations of various offices; reversions/ realignment of various appropriations due to changes of priorities; and augmentation of current year’s appropriation.

Council... FFROM 2

ZION

ACCUPRINT PUBLISHING, INC.

MACHINE OPERATOR (Printing Press)

Qualifications: - At least high school graduate, not more than 30 years old - Physically and mentally fit - Can handle minor repairs of the machine - Has the ability to be cool under pressure of deadlines and complex projects - Experience of at least one year Door 14 Alcrej Building, Quirino Ave., 8000 Davao City, Philippines E-mail: marketing@edgedavao.net zion_publishing@yahoo.com Telefax: (082) 2213601 Website: www.edgedavao.net

Indonesia... FFROM 2

NEWS 11

“The Department of Trade and Industry with Indonesian counterparts worked together for some commodities to be delisted,” Basilio said.

Commodities that are still restricted in the Bitung port are shoes, toys, and medicines.

Basilio said the Philippines can still export other commodities to Indonesia like beauty products, fertilizers, construction materials, fruits (fresh and processed), agricultural inputs, tin cans, and packaging materials.

Indonesia, on the

other hand, can export products like coconut, lumber, fish, and furniture to the Philippines.

Romeo Montenegro, director for public affairs and investment promotion division of the Mindanao Development Authority, said the commodities will be transported through the new Davao-GenSan-Tahuna-Bitung (Indonesia) sea trade route.

Basilio said the sea route is faster better, cheaper, and greener than other routes in the Asean region.

In 2010, North Su-

lawesi, Indonesia was able to import from the Philippines a total of 90.85 million kilograms with a value of US$147.93 million composed of capital goods, raw materials, and consumption goods.

During the same period, North Sulawesi was able to export to Philippines a total of 13.10 million kilograms with a value of US$ 6.84 million comprised of crude coconut oil, copra, desiccated coconut, crude palm oil, coconut charcoal, and frozen fish.

“The one in New Corella will be inaugurated and handed over to the provincial government today, September 1,” she said.

Apart from this, DSWD manages its own Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) which served some 131 CICL cases during the first half of 2014.

Originally named Pagasa Home, the DSWD facility was established in 1976 in Maa. The center is now located in a three-hectare rehabilitation complex in Bago Oshiro, Tugbok District.

Mandated to promote and protect the rights of CICL, Razon said DSWD will support the Bahay Pagasa operation by providing continuing technical assistance to the local government units to ensure implementation of quality case management and holistic rehabilitation of the CICL. The passage of Republic Act 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 has prompted various government agencies to carry out strategic actions to address the needs of

CICL. Under the law, CICL aged 15 years and below are exempt from criminal liability. CICL above 15 (plus one day) and below 18 years of age are also exempted unless they act with discernment.

The law provides that these children should be returned to their respective families. However, Razon said there are circumstances wherein this is not possible or runs counter to the best interest of the child.

There are cases when parents could not be located, where parents are incapable of providing protection, and where the safety of the CICL is threatened or could not be secured.

Located in all regions throughout the country, Bahay Pag-asa is a 24hour residential facility that provides temporary care and serves as a rehabilitation center to a maximum of 25 male CICL at any given time.

The center provides protection, care, capability building and rehabilitation for CICL in a home-like environment

for a maximum period of six months.

Managed by the local government unit, Bahay Pagasa facilitates the immediate assessment of the physical, psycho-social, medical and economic condition of the CICL to arrive at a holistic understanding of the child in relation with his violation of the law.

The assessment will guide the social worker in formulating and executing an individualized rehabilitation plan or program that will address the needs of the child.

Moreover, Razon said the Bahay Pagasa will indirectly serve as another setting for a dynamic interaction and purposive learning opportunities among the provincial and municipal local government units, the community, other line agencies and DSWD. Meanwhile, she added DSWD XI manages other three residential facilities such as Reception and Study Center for Children, Home for Girls and Women, and Home for the Aged. (PNA)

According to sources, Cutin went out from the activity supposedly to follow up the food for the barbers and volunteers being prepared at the nearby barangay hall.

As the attackers fled to

unknown direction, concerned onlookers brought Cutin to the Davao Regional Hospital in Tagum City where he was pronounced dead.

The CPOC also approved a resolution giv-

ing P50,000 financial assistance to the family of Cutin.

In an interview after the meeting, Rellon said that as of Monday the police had “raw profile information” on the victim and the descriptive information of the attackers for analysis and pursuit by the regional and provincial police offices and the CIDG. Task Force Cutin was organized to pursue the investigation and collar Cutin’s killers. Cha Monforte, Correspondent At Large

Davao...FFROM 3

Rellon... FFROM 3

NOTICE OF LOSS

Notice is hereby given by LOYOLA PLANS CONSOLIDATED INC. ThatCERTIFICATE OF FULL PAYMENT No.(s) 1004300 under LOYOLA PLAN Contract No.(s)298563-9 issued to ABRAHAM M. AGUAS was lost. Any transaction entered into shall be null and void.

8/27,9/3/10

12 CLASSIFIED

(

)

Billiard Supplies

Cell Nos.

Phone Nos.

EDGEDAVAO VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

INdulge!

VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

EDGEDAVAO

STYLE

Make Your Own Havaianas:

PH Eagle pin by Dabawenyo artist Macky Pamintuan SPRING into eternal summer with comfy flip flops and watch out for this year’s Make Your Own Havaianas caravan!

Aside from ice cream, shorts, tank tops and plenty of vitamin D, Havaianas is also one of the principal staples in a tropical setting like ours. Each pair of this slip-on thong comes in a rainbow of shades to match any outfit theme or outdoor activity, plus a shock-absorbing midsole and a durable rubber outsole for a steady step all throughout your journey.

Whether you’re building sand castles in the beach or sashaying through the mall, Havaianas will keep you light on your feet all season long.

This well-loved brand of trendy slip-on’s paints the town once again as it opens its annual interactive event for a special limited run this month of September.

Make Your Own Havaianas brings in the element of fun as it sparks up creativity in every individual. This event has also become a favorite among locals, who enjoy living the spirit of fashion, self-expression and imagination. There’s the thrill of creating your own pair, customized with your choice of colorful sole and straps inspired by street art, added with sundry quirky pins.

This year’s highlight is the commemorative pair featuring colorful Bon-

firms --- Brazilian wish ribbons that are worn for good luck. The print symbolizes wishes for joy, amusement, excitement, euphoria and bliss to anyone who wears the limited edition pair.

Havaianas makes MYOH more special for Davaoeños this year with its limited edition Davao pin, created by the world-renowed illustrator, Macky Pamintuan.

“This partnership with Macky is a perfect fit,” says Marge Nograles, Managing Partner of Martish Marketing Company, exclusive sub-distributor for Southern and Eastern Mindanao. “Not only was he born and raised in Davao, he also lives the same Havaianas spirit of fun through his happy and colorful illustrations.”

True enough, Macky was able to come up with a design that is a fitting representation of Davao.

The MYOH Philippine Eagle pin is reflective of

Maxene, Saab & Elmo Magalona at MYOH2014.

The MYOH 2014 Commemorative Sole.

World-Renowned Illustrator Macky Pamintuan.

the city’s rich and colorful ecosystem, and stands for the Filipinos’ indomitable spirit.

150 pieces of limited edition Davao pins will

be available when the MYOH kicks off at the Gaisanao Mall of Davao on September 5 to 7, from 10:00 am to 8:30 pm. Another 150 pieces will be

Kathryn Bernardo at MYOH 2014.

Laureen Uy at MYOH2014.

available at the MYOH caravan in Abreeza Mall from September 19 to 21, open from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Havaianas is regularly

available in All Flip Flops stores in SM City Davao and Abreeza Mall, Sunlab in Gaisano Mall and Martish specialty shop along JP Laurel Avenue.

Billy Crawford and Anne Gonzales at MYOH 2014.

EDGEDAVAO

A2 INdulge!

UP AND ABOUT

Power-packed gaming with Smart Bro’s Sony PS Vita 2000 PLAY HARD and surf fast anytime and anywhere with the new Sony PS Vita 2000 handheld gaming device now available for just P999 a month from Smart Bro. Avid game lovers can get this exciting gaming device from Sony at Smart Bro’s Gadget Plus Plan 999, which already includes 50 surfing hours every month via the free Pocket WiFi that comes with the bundle.

With the Sony PS Vita 2000 from Smart Bro, users can play games from the quickly expanding PS Vita games collection—which includes critically acclaimed hits such as hits such as Tearaway, Guacamelee, Metal Gear Solid, and Rayman Origins—and surf the best of the Internet on the same device, powered by the country’s largest broadband network.

“Whether they like to play games on the go or share a quick tweet or Facebook message with friends, the Sony PS Vita 2000 gaming device from Smart Bro can service their needs very well,” said Michele Curran, Data and International Services Marketing Head at Smart. “ Released in early 2014, the Sony PS Vita 2000 offers a fresh update to its predecessor particularly in the body design department, as it sports a 20% thinner and 15% lighter profile.

The highly acclaimed portable game console is powered by a quad-core chip, 512MB of RAM and a 220-pixel-perinch 5-inch LCD touchscreen display that aids in conserving battery life for longer playing time. So whether it’s firstperson shooting, role-playing, or casual games you prefer, the Sony PS Vita 2000 can definitely serve your portable gaming needs well.

The Sony PS Vita 2000 from Smart Bro is also protected by an Anti-Bill Shock Guarantee, which means the service automatically becomes unlimited once the usage outside of the 50-hour monthly allocation reaches P1,599.

The Sony PS Vita 2000 is part of the quickly expanding Smart Bro Gadget Plus Plans lineup, which gives the users a wide range of choice for tablets, laptops, hybrid tablets, eBook readers and other Internet-powered mobile devices without the need for a credit card.

So what are you waiting for? Experience Tomorrow’s Internet with today’s hottest gaming device for as low as P999 a month. The Sony PS Vita 2000 from Smart Bro is available at the Smart Store nearest you or online via store. smart.com.ph, with a P500 one-time fee upon subscription.

Interested subscribers may visit http://smrt.ph/gadgetplus, contact 888-1111 on their landline phones, or dial *888 for existing Smart subscribers.

CELEBRATE LADIES’ MONTH WITH SM ACCESSORIES THIS SEPTEMBER 1 TO 30. Get a FREE bag with your SM Advantage, SM Prestige, or BDO Rewards Card, for every P1000 minimum single receipt purchase at the Ladies’ Accessories Department. And avail up to 50% off on great selections.

VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

EVENT

MX3 supports Kadayawan 2014 THE week-long Kadayawan festival of Davao City displayed the overflowing harvest of fruits, flowers, as well as the rich culture of Mindanao. Millions of local folks from Mindanao, visitor’s from Visayas and Luzon, and foreign friends witnessed the organizedevents. The blessing of good weather made the celebration to a full blown merriment.

MX3 joins the celebration with its generous support in the various activities and was a MAJOR SPONSOR for the festival as acknowledged by Mrs. Emilia Mendoza during the City Mayor’s thanksgiving luncheon recognition.

The MX3 BigFoot Paraded with a 17-Wheel entourage during the culmination Float Parade. As Bigfoot moved the MX3 Team shared MX3 Product samples, flyers, Christian Tracts, and hundreds of MX3 T-shirts tossed and flipped to the road audiences. It added a moment of thrill and shouting.

MX3 was one of the major sponsors in partnership with ABS-CBN Regional Network. The Kapamilya Caravan at SM City was graced by the network’s hottest stars: Paolo Avelino, Enchong

Dee and Bea Alonzo.

Aside from joining the parade, MXtraordinary Games were held in partnership with Sky Cable Davao. MX3 delivered fun games to entertain the visitors who came to join the Kadayawan at Ozmeña Park, Davao City.

In the evening MX3 was again present as a major sponsor of the OPM Hitmen Concert

featuring Chad Borja, Rannie Reymundo, Richard Reynoso and Renz Verano with guest artist KZ Tandingan. Four of the country’s well-known balladeers joined forces to conquer the music scene once again.

MX3 is delighted to support the Davao City’s celebration of the Kadayawan Festival. The MX3 product is a derivative

from the City’s Queen of Fruits, the Garcinia Mangostana, Linn commonly known as Mangosteen.

MX3 is also the pride of Davao-Philippines as it is a Filipino made food supplement. MX3 is now in Malaysia and labeled as Traditional Medicine and has been used globally as a natural food supplement that helps the body’s vitality, relief and protection.

Taking the product is now a very significant integral part of the overall physical fitness regimen.

MX3 extends our thanks to the 2014 Kadayawan Festival Organizers for giving us the opportunity to participate in this very significanthistoric annual celebration of the City. We salute every Dabawenyo’s for the wondrous turn-out of the festivity.

VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

EDGEDAVAO

INdulge! A3

ENTERTAINMENT

Meet Davao’s representative to Mr. Philippines

Jett Matela

By Kenneth Irving Ong

MANY people who know Jett Matela know him as “the boy of every lady’s dream”. Davao’s representative to Mr. Philippines 2014, he’s about to prove that he has what it takes. With titles Mr. Nursing 2010 at the Davao Medical School Foundation and Mr. Davao for Misters of the Philippines 2014, he also forwards his advocacy, health and fairness in the nursing profession, as the 6-foot tall, 22-year old is currently the in-house counsellor of top Davao Nursing Review Center, Mind’s Nest.

I got to interview the energetic Jett to get to know him more before he left for the final competition in Manila.

is very crucial. You have to set your problems aside to make way for opportunities. Try new things.

Balance your time among career, personal life, health, faith in God, and learning. In everything, always aim to be better.

Q: Do you have any personal advocacies?

J: Currently I am now and ambassador for HIV and AIDS Awareness in Davao city. I visit screening and diagnosis pop up events and help in the education and widespread information dissemination on the risks of HIV - AIDS and how we can prevent it. I also support Operation Tuli programs, seminars on proper nurse com-

pensation and when my schedule permits, I participate in out-of-town medical missions.

Q: What do you plan to do after the pageant?

J: I plan to continue my career as a review counselor and help more students become great influence to our peers.

With the help of God, I’ll touch as many lives as I can, probably even more than when or if I become a nurse.

To support Jett Matela, Davao’s representative for Mr. Philippines 2014 you can go to www.mistersofthephilippines.com/davaocity---jett-matela.html or text vote for him VOTE M9 and send to 8933.

Q: What is your name and how old are you?

Are you originally from Davao?

J: My full name is Jett Matela, I’m 22 years old. I was born in Cebu city but we lived here since I was a kid because my father got assigned here.

Q: Tell me about your parents.

J: My father works as a Safety Officer in India, in a company that’s a partner of Holcim. He was previously assigned at Azerbaijan. Due to his outstanding performance as safety and structural engineer in Holcim Davao for 15 years, he got the gig at India.

My mother used to be a medical technologist at San Pedro Hospital but currently she stays at home to take care of us.

Q: What do you in real life? Are you still studying or are you working and where?

J: Currently I work as a review counselor at Mind’s Nest Review Center where I assist nurses for their NLE (Nursing Licensure Exam). Currently, I handle 245 students who are reviewing for the November NLE 2014.

Q: What or who made you join Mr. Philippines? Was it difficult?

J: The reason why I joined the pageants is because I want to represent Davao city and become a role model of the youth. It was

difficult but the rewards are worth it. People now look up to me and treat me as city’s pride, and this humbles and makes me proud all at once. In a way, it’s also a good way to forward my advocacy, which is better treatment for nurses and the nursing profession.

Q: Is the Mr. Philippines search the first pageant you competed in?

J: I previously joined inschool competitions. I won the Mr Nursing 2011 title at Davao Medical School Foundation. After that, I also represented DMSF in Mr. Pamantasan 2011, where I went up against other representative from other schools.

Q: Where and when

will the final search be held? Are you excited?

Scared?

J: The finals will take place a the University of Makati Grand Theatre on September 7, 2014. I’m really excited because I have the opportunity to make my city proud and to share to people what a beautiful place my city, Davao, is. Recently, our city has been under a lot of hot water because of good and bad media, and different opinions from the public. I want to have a chance to remind people how nice my home is. I am not scared; just a little anxious. But it’s nothing I couldn’t handle.

Q: We all have a notion that beauty pageants

are the realms of women, what can you say to convince other men to join male beauty searches?

J: Male beauty searches are a lot like female beauty pageants. You get to go out of your comfort zone and test your limits.

For guys who want to become role models, want to forward advocacies or, I’ll be honest, those who are eyeing celebrity and modelling careers, it’s a good path for you. Nice and easy way to get noticed.

Q: Personally, what have you learned so far from your experience joining the search?

J: The most important lesson I have learned so far is that self awareness

THE GIFTED Anne Curtis, Cristine Reyes and Sam Milby R 13

12:40 | 3:00 | 5:20 | 7:40 | 10:00 LFS

IF I STAY Chloe Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos PG 13

12:40 | 3:00 | 5:20 | 7:40 | 10:00 LFS

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Vincent Cassel, Lea Seydoux

R-16

PG 13

12:40 | 3:00 | 5:20 | 7:40 | 10:00 LFS

RUROUNI KENSHIN 2 / * THE GIVER Takeru Satoh / *Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep R 13 / * PG 13

12:30 | 3:10 LFS / * 6:00 | 8:00 | 10:00 LFS

EDGEDAVAO

A4 INdulge!

EVENT

VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Celebrating mid-Autumn’s beauty with Chan Lim IT is that time of the year again when the Chinoy community gets together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with music, dances, and mooncake.

This year’s celebration was kickstarted last August 30 at SM Lanang Premier’s Atrium at it features, once again, the Chan Lim Family of Artists and Students and showcases a grand display of Chinese paintings on porcelain plates, which measure 10 inches in diameter and are meticulously created for a year – from conceptualization, painting, glazing to baking the artwork. Another visual attraction is the delicate set of teapot with

six tea cups to be featured at the exhibit.

The 200-piece exhibit also features scrolls done by 36 artists of the Chan Lim Family of Artists and Students as well as a set of oil paintings done by he main artist and teacher himself, Mr. Chan Lim, one of the country’s few remaining notable Chinese brush painting artist.

The launch event also featured a free Chinese

Call: 224-0733 • Tionko St., Davao City

brush painting workshop and seminar where over 560 students learned the art and techniques of Chinese painting.

As part of its corporate social responsibility, the Chan Lim Family of Artists and Students also took the opportunity to hand over100 T-shirts to Philippine Eagle Foundation during the launch.

There were also performances from students of Quezon City-based Grace Christian College and Davao Chinese schools.

The exhibit is copresented by Dynamic Youth, Inc., the Davao Filipino-Chinese Cultural Foundation, Park Inn by Radisson and Air 21.

The Chan Lim Art Exhibit will run until the 7th of September.

Follow me on Instagram or on Twitter @kennethkingong for more travel stories, foodie finds, and happenings in, around, and beyond Durianburg.

13 COMPETITIVE EDGE

EDGEDAVAO VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

‘School In A Box’ wins 1st Globe innovation battle H

OW can you bring Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to far flung schools that do not have electricity?

This is a problem that a group of community-oriented and tech-savvy individuals is trying to solve using a low-cost and energy-efficient mobile learning kit.

Called the School In A Box (SIAB), the handy and affordable equipment which runs on a motorcycle battery intends to make learning fun and interesting for students by allowing video and audio materials to be played before the whole class, giving teachers and students an opportunity to do research online, and even serving as a base platform to support modular tools for core subjects like Science and Math.

SIAB was an innovation of learning advocate Miguel Bermundo and electrical engineer Nikko Torcita, who are helping schools explore creative ways of teaching through simple technology which only costs about P15,000 per package. Bermundo was later joined by Carmela David and Skye Male who are both immersed in various

corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects of Globe.

“Rural public schools often face learning challenges due to shortage of educational tools and, in some instances, absence of electricity. Students, on the other hand, usually have a hard time absorbing the lessons, resulting in poor performance. We need a solution that can help bring 21st century learning to these kids and create for them a world of possibilities, and I’m proud of our CSR team for doing their part in making this a reality,” said Fernando Esguerra, Globe CSR Director.

Globe President and CEO Ernest L. Cu was highly impressed with the idea.

“Bringing technology to the rural areas to save the nation is a very good move.

This shows that innovation can come from any sector, even from CSR.” SIAB does not intend to reinvent the wheel. Rather, it uses very common materials such as a pair of PC speakers, basic keyboard, a mouse, and a credit cardsized computer mainframe called Raspberry Pi packed inside a hard, water-proof

The winning team: Skye Male (3rd from left), Carmela David (middle), Miguel Bermundo (2nd from right) together with Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu plastic case. The computer uses an SD card as its hard drive and comes with an iPhone-sized projector for video engagements. It comes with a 17-amp motorcycle battery which can keep the computer running constantly for up to eight hours. An optional Globe Tattoo stick can also be in-

serted in the USB port for wireless internet surfing while a laser-cut acrylic microscope setup may be hooked with a smartphone to provide amplified views of specimens.

SIAB bested 17 other entries presented at the iSpark pitching competition handled by Globe Labs to

(right), Globe Chief Human Resource Officer Renato Jiao (left), and Globe VP for Product Management Pebbles Sy-Manalang (2nd from left). encourage employees to unleash their creativity and break boundaries. Similar to other international hackathons which Globe Labs organized, iSpark encourages employees to form groups, prepare their hack concept, make it happen, and pitch their app.

Winning second and

third place are Globe Carpool of CB Strategy and Corporate Development and AutoQueue of Digital Media, respectively. iSpark is part one of the activities at the Globe Telecom’s innovation month which includes Mind Brew Talks, Globe City, and Globe Innovation Forum.

14 SPORTS

EDGEDAVAO VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Lady Crusaders post 2 win H

OST Holy Cross of Davao College Lady Crusaders continued its winning ways by crushing their neighbors San Pedro College Lady Stallions, 81-42 in the women’s basketball of the on-going Davao Association of Catholic Schools (DACS) Sportsfest at the HCDC gym last weekend.

Kathleen Gaudiano topscored with 14 points as the Lady Crusaders posted their second straight win in the fourteam league sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.

HCDC took a 24-9 lead in the first half and never looked back to give SPC its second straight setback.

HCDC earlier beat Ateneo de Davao University, 8457 while SPC bowed to St. John Paul II Colege of Davao, 59-65 during the opening last Aug. 27.

SPC, however, bounced back in the men’s division

nd

by crushing Assumption College of Davao, 101-48 to enter the winning column in Bracket A. Kenneth June Jucon led SPC with 20 markers. The Stallions had a 14-point lead, 37-23 after the first two quarters and were never stop on their running game.

Newcomer Gabriel Taborin College of Davao Foundation Inc. also finally won by routing the Holy Cross College of Calinan, 106-49.

University of Immaculate Conception made its presence felt with a 10345 demolition over St. Peter’s College of Toril in their first outing.

Games will resume on Sept. 13 at the HCDC Bajada gym featuring ACD vs. PWC at 8 a.m., SJPIICD vs. SPC at 9:30 a.m., HCDC vs. HCCC at 11 a.m., and UIC vs. GTCD at 1:30 p.m. The main game pits HCDC vs. SJPIICD women’s teams at 3 p.m.

HCDC, SPC rule DACS tablenet T

HE host Holy Cross of Davao College Crusaders and San Pedro College Stallions shared top honors in the table tennis for college of the on-going Davao Association of Catholic Schools (DACS) Sportsfest 2014.

The Crusaders represented by Hannah Roselle Ocay, Gracelyn Jovenal, Hazel Faye Marces, Adrienne Faye Pascual and Jieselle May Coquilla dominated the women’s division.

First runner-up was the Ateneo de Davao University Lady Knights played

by Joselle Ann Balisalisa, Karyl Dionglay, jazzy Jane Ordaneza, Krisna Remper-

as and Andrea Faye Lopez.

Second and third runners-up were the University of Immaculate Conception and John Paul College of Davao, respectively.

UIC was composed of Monica Abrigo, maybelel Loayon, Ariane Flor dela Pena, Angelie Rossine Batiao and Arlinda Villegas, while JPCD was bannered

by Jade Doctolero, Kristine del Norte, Ruffe Ulep and Ybonna Jean Hernandez.

SPC, on the other hand topped the men’s division.

The Stallions were Judel Tabsing, Bryan Bautista, Celso Cubio, Zepphan Almoroto and Christian Gantuangco.

Porbo Reliance wins Mt. Apo Extreme Challenge

T

EAM PORBO Reliance composed of three daredevil bikers ruled the 2nd Gov. Lala Taliño-Mendoza Mt. Apo Extreme Challenge held over the weekend in North Cotabato.

Dexter Nonato of Davao City combined forces with fellow bikers Ireezbon Barrientos of Antipas and Jayrald Daraydo of President Roxas to win the more than 86-kilometer adventure race in seven hours and 45 minutes.

All of the 14 teams were released at 6 a.m. from New Israel in Makilala to start their river trekking and trail

run to Mt. Apo. After reaching the country’s highest peak, the team descended to Lake Venado.

“Doon na kami nag decided kumain ng lunch naming dahil alam naming na mahaba ang ruta ng mountain biking. Alam kasi ng mga kasama ko na taga Cotabato ang rota,” Nonato said.

The other teams including the early favorite Panabo Runners Club-Titans Davao PNP first reached the Lake Agco at 11:45 am but not joined Porbo Reliance on the lunch break and instead proceeded to the race.

BEACH ACTION. One of the exciting maches in the women's division of the 1st Blue Knights Beach Volleyball at Bluejaz Beach Resort held recently in Samal Island. Dodong Bacalla

WINNER. Top rider Bong Go took time out from his City Hall work to take part in the 1st JSAD Invitational Jet Ski Racing in Samal Island over the weekend. Go topped the race.

VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

EDGEDAVAO

SPORTS 15

Spain sinks Brazil 82-63 G

CENTER OF ATTRACTION. Pau Gasol takes a jumper.

RANADA - Brazil’s problems in defending the perimeter and stopping Pau Gasol in the paint area proved costly for the South Americans who conceded their first defeat of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Gasol was simply unstoppable as the host nation stretched their winning streak to three victories, with a comfortable 82-63 victory.

The new Chicago Bulls recruit converted from every imaginable place spot of the Brazilian.

He made three of five shots from behind the arc on his way to a gamehigh 26 points.

Brazil took to the court and playd a very physical game, but seemed to have forgotten to protected the perimeter, conceding 11 three-pointers.

To make matters

worse, Ruben Magnano’s men could not make attempts from beyond the arc themselves.

Marquinhos Vieira explained that when a team plays like Spain did, it is almost impossible to bounce back.

“Tonight we came across an inspired Spanish team. When players like Pau Gasol shoot 3 for 5 from the three-point line it becomes very difficult to react,” he said.

“The shots they made boosted their confidence in the other end of the court as well.

“Surely we can improve this gap on our game and must improve our three-point shooting also in order easy the lives of Tiago Splitter, Nene Hilario and Anderson Varejao.

“We did not have a great game tonight. We are now thinking about playing Serbia and compete for the second place

in the group.”

With the win, Spain booked their place in the Round of 16, while Brazil, France and Serbia are still battling to join them.

Four teams from each group advances.

Gasol, the man of the night, said the host nation played a good game.

“It was the first opponent that we could measure our potential in the tournament. I am really pleased with the team game,” he said.

Jose Calderon followed suit and praised his teammate: “We knew it was about time. We just tried to play out game, sharing the ball and find the wide open guy.

“We know guys who can play inside and teams are going to collapse down there. So, we have to be ready to shoot the ball. If he (Pau) keeps shooting threes like that, twos are going to be fought to stop.”

against Brazil on Sunday by scoring a game-high 29 points in a 83-70 defeat to the Serbs.

Hadaddi made sure his four-point performance against the South American would not be repeated, and stepped on floor against Serbia, as he says, “ready to win the game”.

The Iranian was simply unstoppable in the first half, going into the break with 22 points, three boards and a block shot under his belt as Iran trailed 42-38.

Serbian Miroslav Raduljica got his second foul early in the game as a result of his attempts to

stop a highly-motivated and engaged Hadaddi.

Coach Sasha Djordjevic called on Rasko Katic for Radljica, but Haddadi was on fire. However, his dominance didn’t last much longer as the Serbians forced him to pick up his fourth foul just before halftime.

Murray sets Winless Iran falls to Serbia up showdown I with Djokovic

A

ndy Murray fended off Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-5 7-5 6-4 in intense heat at Flushing Meadows on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open.

The 2012 champion earned his first win over a top-10 player since his Wimbledon triumph last year to set up a clash with world number one Novak Djokovic.

Murray said he hoped Wednesday’s quarter-final between the two would go the same way as both their battle for the Wimbledon title and the 2012 U.S. Open final, which he won.

“It’ll be a tough match,” the Scot said after a two hour, 35-minute battle in humid conditions with temperatures close over 32 degrees Celcius (90 degrees Fahrenheit).

“We’ve had a lot of long ones, normally a lot of rallies, long points. We played a lot of long ones here a couple of years ago

and I have great memories of that match.

“It’s going to be very hard but if I play well, I’ll have a chance.”

Eighth seed Murray dominated the first set, taking it thanks to one break in the 12th game.

But the 27-year-old had to come from 4-2 down in the second set to go 2-0 up, smashing a forehand down the line off the Tsonga serve.

Again Murray found himself behind in the third and if ninth seed Tsonga had converted one of three break points at 2-0 he would have faced an uphill task to get back into the set with a double-break against him.

But the Scot raised his game when he needed to and secured his place in the last eight.

“I feel like I’m playing well,” he said. “I’m going to have to play extremely well to win the event or even win the next match.

RAN fell to Serbia on Day 3 for their third loss in a row, but Hamed Haddadi put on a show, leaving opponents wondering how to stop him.

The 2.18m center - the tallest player in the tournament - bounced back from a poor performance

FUMBLE. Luis Scola of Argentina loses the ball behind the sticky defense of Andray Blatche and Jimmy Alapag.

16 EDGEDAVAO Sports

VOL. 7 ISSUE 122 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Gilas hand world no. 3 team a scare POSTERIZED. Gabe Norwood (10) slams one in one the face of Argentina’s NBA star Luis Scola. (Yahoo! Sports)

G

ILAS Pilipinas gave the third-ranked Argentina all they could handle for four quarters but they just could not make a play down the stretch to allow the South American team to escape with an 85-81 victory.

Down by just two points with seconds left in the game, Gilas had a shot to tie or take the lead but Jayson Castro lost the handle on a three-point attempt, which led to a turnover.

Jimmy Alapag led a mighty comeback bid for Gilas as he nailed five triples for Gilas in the second half but he was not able to hold the ball in the dying moments of the game.

With the loss, Gilas will now need to defeat Puerto Rico and Senegal and hope that both teams lose all of their remaining games.

Andray Blatche opened the scoring for the Philippines with a put back. He tipped in another LA Tenorio miss for a 4-0 Gilas lead. However, the naturalized Filipino committed two early fouls against Luis Scola, which led to two made free throws for Argentina.

Jayson Castro and Ranidel De Ocampo nailed early triples for the Philippines to built a 17-7 lead, their first time to get a double-digit lead in the tournament.

Argentina went on a 5-0 run but Gabe Norwood replied with a nasty one-handed slam on Scola. The high-scoring Argentina forward then had to step out of the game also because of two personal fouls.

Walter Herrman ended the first quarter with a triple to cut the Philippines’ lead down to three, 25-22.

Paul Lee and De Ocampo opened the second quarter with seven straight points to re-establish a double-digit lead, 32-22. Like in the first quarter, Argentina replied with a 6-0 run to bring the lead down to four points.

June Mar Fajardo then scored two straight baskets for a 36-28 Gilas lead.

A tip-in from Scola and free throws from Pablo Prigioni.

Back-to-back triples from Argentina gave them their first taste of the lead at 38-36. The Philippines then turned the ball over, leading to a Scola basket.

Blatche replied with a basket but Argentina fluked in a triple at the buzzer to grab a 43-38 lead at the half.

Argentina opened the second half with a fastbreak layup but De Ocampo scored a booming triple. Andres Nocioni answered with a triple of his own on the other side for a 48-41 Argentina lead.

NO CRYING ARGENTINA

Can we handle Senegal next?

L

ED by NBA player Gorgui Dieng, Senegal scored one of the biggest upsets in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup so far as they defeated Croatia, 77-75, in a thrilling down-the-wire game.

Senegal’s Dieng played all 40 minutes of the game and scored 27 points while adding eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal.

The African country led most of the way but Croatia tried to put together one final rally late in the fourth quarter. The Senegalese, however, were steady on the free throw line to hold on to the victory.

This is Senegal’s second straight win after also defeating Puerto Rico in their last outing. As of the moment, Senegal holds the same 2-1 record as

Croatia. Greece tops Group B with a perfect 2-0 tally.

Puerto Rico and the Philippines now occupy the fifth and sixth spots in the rankings as they hold similar 0-2 win-loss records as of this writing.

It was an astounding victory because Croatia was coming off a win versus Argentina in their last meeting. Even after Senegal defeated Puerto Rico, few saw an upset coming.

Senegal’s win also sent shockwaves to the rest of Group B. It would have been best for the Philippines if Senegal lost all of its games. In this situation, if Gilas defeated Puerto Rico and Senegal, they will advance to the round-of-16 without a hitch.

Now, the path to the next round is much harder.

Wagdos, Miranda top Hunat Dabaw 2 Fun Run

S

ONNY Wagdos and Mandayap in the women’s Companies owner VioleAside from the raffle Judelyn Miranda side. ta Escandor and her son prizes, all runners also enstamped their class by Special awards were Glenn fired the starting joyed a sumptuous breakruling the 10K open in the also given to barefoot run- guns while hotel manag- fast at the hotel. This year’s Hunat Dabaw 2 Fun Run ners Manuel Vismanos er Benjamen Banzon and theme is “Dagan Para sa held Sunday in an out and and Bonifacio Vioyon and race chairman Brandon Kalambuan” with proback course at The Royal one legged runner Albert Borras awarded the priz- ceeds to be given to comMandaya Hotel.

Gumisan. es worth P100,000 to the munity outreach program Wagdos of Davao City Escandor Group of winners. of TRMH. – SCOOP DAVAO won the men’s open by beating Michael Echalico and Arnie Macaneras, who finished second and third, respectively.

Miranda, a native of Tagum City was followed

by Monalisa Ambasa and Joan Mawalic in that order.

In 5K, Michael Barrosa topped the men’s category followed by Arlan Arboez and Agustin Ichon, while the top three finishers in the distaff side were Diana Mae Memoracion, Rose Depillo and Jenne Mae Mahusay.

Glen Bayac and Jollymae Gabaisan ruled the 3K category. Bayac won the men’s division followed by Jesmar Lopez and Eswin Gubal.

Gabaisan beat Amien- STARTING GUN. TRMH president Glenn Escandor (sec- fires the starting gun with brother Gerome (left) and cy Onso and Geraldine ond from left) watches as his mother Violeta (center) TRMH gen. manager Benjie Banzon (right).