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The journey of Ernie Gawilan

By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO njb@edgedavao.net

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ERNIE’S LOOT. Ernie Gawilan shows off his medals won in the recent Asian Para Games in Korea during the Fast Fridays media forum at SM Lanang Premier. Lean Daval Jr.

HEN I am in the water, I feel like I’m a normal per-

Ernie’s mother tried to abort Ernie to conceal her pregnancy from another man. His father abandoned them when he discovered it. Luckily, Ernie survived the attempted abortion but he later lost his mother to cholera when he was only five months.

He barely survived with his grandfather taking care of him.

son.”

Like a fish in the water, Ernie Gawilan is a natural whether in the pool or in the sea. He considers the water his second world.

But who is Ernie Gawilan and why does he think his world belongs to the water?

23-year old Ernie Gawilan was born with underdeveloped extremities. He has no legs and his left arm is incomplete. As if that’s not enough, he grew up without parents and a family to take care of him.

Ernie’s story is one tailored-fit for an episode on a television tearjerker. But this Manobo native is not one to live on the crying side of the world and forever sulk in misery. He is determined to overcome the challenges that life has thrown on him.

Ernie’s mother tried to abort Ernie to conceal her pregnancy from another man.

His father abandoned them when he discovered it. Luckily, Ernie survived the attempted abortion but he later lost his mother to cholera when he was only five months. He barely survived with his grandfather taking care of him.

“Swimmer na gyud siguro ko katong naa pa ko sa sabakan sa akong mama kay wala man gyud ko nadala pagpa-abort.

Nagsalom-salom ra ko (I must be a good swimmer even when I was in the womb of my mother because I survived the abortion. I just swam),” recalled Ernie.

When he was nine years old, the late farmer-businessman Vicente Ferrazzini saw young Ernie in a remote sitio in Buda, Marilog District. He pitied Ernie and talked to his grandfather on the prospects of sending Ernie to a training center for the handicapped in Davao City. The grandfather was prevailed upon to agree on the idea.

The next thing he knew, he was on his way to the city for the first time and brought to his new home at the Our Lady of Victory Training Center in Sasa ran by Maryknoll sisters of St. Dominic. The nuns of the center and the other handicapped youth became his family.

A year after in 2000, Ernie was brought to Samal Island to be the housekeeper of a training center set up by the nuns.

While living in the island, Ernie had his first romance with the water.

In his free time, Ernie would go to the beach to take a dip. He fell in love with the water.

“Kung naa ko sa tubig, dili Makita akong kapansanan.

Mura kog normal lang (If I am in te water my physical disabil-

ity is covered. I look like a normal person),” Ernie said.

He spent more time in the water even if he doesn’t know how to swim. “Magpalutaw lutaw ra ko sa tubig ug magsalom salom murag iro (I just floated on water and swam like a dog),” he said. One day, Mark Jude Corpuz, a swimming coach, saw Ernie struggling to swim. He probably saw a potential in Ernie that Corpuz came up and asked if he wanted to learn how to swim properly.

Soon enough, Ernie was swimming like a professional.

Corpuz thought Ernie could make it to the PWD (persons with disability) team that he is handling. Corpuz trained Ernie at the Forest Hills resort pool which became his boot camp.

In 2008, Ernie competed for the first time in the Philippine Olympic Festival in Cagayan de Oro City where he was pitted against some members of the national team for special athletes. Ernie was almost disqualified after he left his swimming trunks in Davao.

He begged to compete in his cargo pants and was lucki-

ly given the green light by the officials. Swimming in heavily-pocketed cargoes, Ernie finished a strong second in his first ever competition. He narrowly lost to a national athlete from Iligan City who took him to Manila to join the national team.

“Sabi niya isasama daw niya ako sa national team. Di ako makapaniwala,” Ernie said.

Under the watchful eyes of national coaches, Ernie blossomed as a swimmer. He went on to compete in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, India, Japan, New Zealand and Italy and compiled a total of 15 international medals.

Last month, Ernie went to Incheon, South Korea to compete in the 2014 Asian Para Games. He became the most bemedalled athlete of the Philippine delegation with three bronze medals in swimming.

“Ang mga kalaban ni Ernie mga six-footers. Disabled pero matatangkad. Sa umpisa, naiiwan si Ernie pero pagdating sa second lap, doon siya bumabanat. Para siyang motorboat (Ernie’s opponents were six-footers. They are disabled

but tall athletes. At the start, Ernie would lag behind but in the second lap, that’s where he catches them up. He is like a motorboat),” said James Infiesto, president of the Davao City Association for Differently-Abled Athletes.

Despite the accomplishments of special athletes like Ernie, there is still sadness in his eyes.

For medal winning athletes, there seems to be different standards in the country between regular athletes and special athletes under RA 9064 or the Sports Incentives Act. While normal athletes are bound to receive a cash windfall of P1 million for gold, P500,000 for silver and P100,000 for bronze in Asian level competitions, there is no such provision for differently-abled athletes.

RA 9064 grants cash and other non-monetary benefits and incentives to national athletes and their coaches. However, the 13-year old law has no provision to adjust its scope to cover new sports competitions or competitions involving differently-abled athletes.

“I hope the government will realize the inequality has to be remedied. Our differently-abled athletes deserve to be equally treated like abled athletes,” Infiesto said.

Ernie is bound to receive incentives for his achievement from the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), which is way below the incentives under RA 9064.

“Malipay gyud unta kung hatagan nila mi ug pagtagad (We will surely be happy if they give us attention),” Ernie said.

For now, Ernie is putting that aside. He is focused on the future competition and that is the Olympic qualifiers in May 2015 in Canada and the United States for the 2016 Rio Paralympics in Rio de Jaineiro, Brazil.

“Gusto kong mapasali sa Olympics. Pangarap ko yan (I wanted to be in the Olympics.

That is my dream),” said Ernie.

Ernie is back at the Our Lady of Victory where has lived in the comforting embrace of a loving “family” for the past 14 years. He also found a home in the warm ripples of Samal Island’s waters.

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EARLY CHRISTMAS. With more than month before Christmas, A child from Pegalongan, Marilog District receives a gift from Santa Claus during SM City Davao’s Magical Candy Christmas which was launched Friday night.

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PIA 11 chief vows no repeat Ongkingco elected of presidential coverage fiasco YMCA-Davao prexy

By CHENEEN R. CAPON and ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR

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HILIPPINE Information Agency (PIA) 11 regional director Efren Elbanbuena has vowed that the incident involving the barring of about 20 reporters from covering a presidential engagement last November 6 at the SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang Premier will not happened in the future.

“I assure you that all issues and concerns of Davao-based media will be clarified during the final coordination meeting,”

Elbanbuena told Edge Davao in a phone interview last Saturday.

Elbanbuena said blamed the incident, which happened during the Philippine Development Forum on Bangsamoro, on miscommunication.

The media plan was made by the organizers of the Philippine Development Forum on Bangsamoro, Office of the President Special Operations Group, the Malacañang Accreditation and Relations Office

(MARO), and the Presidential Security Group (PSG) during their final coordination meeting.

Elbanbuena said the miscommunication occurred because the PSG representative who attended the meeting was different from the one who was there during the event itself.

He said the original plan was to close off SM Lanang Premier to Davao City-based media at 9:30 a.m. (the mall opens at 10 a.m.). Journalists who

arrive before the cut-off could then proceed to SMX, which is located that the mall’s third floor, and would be allowed to enter even after 9:30.

As for the Manila-based journalists who were allowed to enter even though they were late, Elbanbuena said the MARO had advised the PSG that the gruop would be late because of a delay in their flight.

Elbanbuena said the

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ERNANDO “BOY” S. ONGKINGCO JR., Davao City district engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), was overwhelmingly elected president of the Young Men’s Christian Association of Davao (YMCA-Davao) during a joint meeting of the association’s old and newly-elected members of the board of directors last Wednesday afternoon.

For the first time, the election was held like the

Fernando S. Onokingco Jr. collegial election of the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, wherein all cardinals voting are also deemed candidates. All except one

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Japanese city wants to ink Bangsamoro projects to start ahead of schedule sisterhood pact with Davao

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EPARTMENT of Budget and Management secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad confirmed that some projects under the first phase of the short term Bangsamoro Development Plan (BDP) for 2015 to mid-2016 will be implemented as early as January next year.

This is contrary to the original schedule that the plan must be implemented by the second quarter of 2015 by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) that will be only formed once the proposed

Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) is ratified.

“Some of the projects are already included in the 2015 budget. We cannot wait for the BTC to be established, which is really a consequence of the BBL that may happen in the middle of next year, the earliest,” Abad said.

Some of the projects that will be implemented in the first six months of next year are focused on infrastructure development and social services, specifically on healthcare and basic education.

Based on the proposed P2.606-trillion General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2015 which Congress passed on second reading, social protection and welfare services, which include the provision of basic education and universal health care, account for 37.1 percent of the proposed expenditure program or P967.9 billion.

Bangsamoro Development Authority (BDA) chair Dr. Saffrullah Dipatuan said some of these are the infrastructure projects that will be implemented by the

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DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways) “in order for the community to feel that they are now reaping the dividends of the peace process.”

“So this will be a confidence-building mechanism para lalung tumibay ang paniniwala ng tao sa komunidad na meron talagang at merong ginangawa ang MILF at gobyerno (to strenghten the faith of the people that the MILF and the government are doing something,” Dipatuan said.

Abad said the first se-

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HE City of Miyamoto in Japan plans to have a sisterhood pact with Davao City for cultural and educational exchange.

Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte met with the city officials of Miyamoto last Friday night at the Pinnacle Hotel to talk about the agreement.

Duterte said aside from cultural and educational exchange, the officials from Japan also want to import workers from Davao City to fill their own labor needs.

“Akoa silang giingnan na unahon nila ‘tong Japanese descendant Filipinos… kay kulang sila’g work force na bata (I told them to prioritize the Filipinos

of Japanese descent because they lack a young work force),” Duterte said.

Davao City has a fairly large number of Japanese descendants because many Japanese settled here at the beginning of the 20th century.

Duterte said the Japanese officials also want to recruit thousands of young Filipinos who will be sent to Japan for agricultural training.

The mayor said the officials asked him to go to Japan to talk about this matter.

“If we will exchange notes or drafts, then if we will agree on it, their mayor will come to Davao for the signing,” he said.

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Davao Region can hit 2M tourist target: Jimenez

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

T YMCA MEET. Newly-installed officers of the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Davao discuss important matters during a meeting just after their election at the YMCA Davao office along Jacinto Extension on Wednesday night. Lean Daval Jr.

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OURISM Secretary Ramon Jimenez is positive that Davao Region can hit the two-million foreign and domestic tourist arrival target by the end of the year.

Speaking at a media press conference at The Pinnacle Hotel and Suites last Friday, Jimenez said the region has already recorded a 1.8 million tourist arrivals in the first nine months of the year.

“That is a very significant gain. In relative terms, Davao region is probably on the top five for the growth areas for Philippine Tourism,” he said.

Department of Tourism (DOT) Assistant Secretary Arturo P. Boncato

Jr. had earlier said the number of visitors for 2013 increased by 24.77 percent as against the 1.075 million tourists recorded in 2012.

The top foreign markets of the region are the United States, Japan, South Korea, China, Australia, Canada India, Singapore, United Kingdom, and Germany.

Jimenez said the tourist destinations in Davao Region are now being shown throughout the world through advertisements.

“Right now as we speak there is a television commercial for Davao that is airing all over the world,” he said. TV commercials for Davao are

Death of witness in journalist’s slay won’t affect case: lawyer City Hall to build

By FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA

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HE death of one eye witness in the murder of slain journalist Nestor Bedolido will not affect the case, the legal counsel of the family said on Saturday.

In an interview, lawyer Caesar Europasaid the case will still continue despite the loss of witnesses Ritchie Manapol.

“His testimony is important but it does not really kill the case. The most important testimony will be those of the gunman his brother,” he said.

Europa said they are saddened by the death of Manapol since he was a material witness for the case.

Manapol was shot dead on on July 31 by three unidentified gunmen at Shrine Hills, Matina while watching a billiards game.

He had broken from the Department of Justice’s Witness Protection Program (WPP) a week before he was killed.

Last November 5, the new judge handling the case , Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 20 Judge Magnolia Velez, inhibited herself from the case because she is related to Cagas’ wife Mercedes by affinity.

This after RTC Branch 19 judge Carmelita Davin inhibited herself also.

RTWPB 11 joins DTI 11 in Diskwento Caravan 2014

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OW on its seventh year since its launching in 2008, the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-Region 11 joins the Department of Trade and Industry-Region XI in its conduct of the Diskwento Caravan for the third quarter of 2014.

This is in line with the Board’s commitment to make the non-wage benefit program more accessible to the workers and augment wage increases granted under wage issuances.

The event was actively participated in by various companies in Region 11 like NCCC Supermarket, Holiday Foods, Bread Area Inc., Minola, and other firms which put up booths and sold their products at discounted prices.

Through the Diskwento Caravan, the government

in partnership with participating manufacturers and distributors provide the workers a respite from the impact of the rising prices of basic necessities and prime commodities.

The endeavor is also an element of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) of the participating establishments.

For the third quarter of 2014, four Diskwento Caravans were successfully conducted in the region which generated aggregate sales ranging from P270,000 to P557,000 for each activity.

Venues for this quarter’s Diskwento Caravans include Compostela, Lupon, New Bataan, Laak, Dujali, and Davao City.

One of the reasons cited by companies for taking part in this activity is their

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“Since there are only two judges in Digos, the case will be forwarded to the Supreme Court probably through the court administrator (who) will decide where to pass the case,” Europa said.

Cagas, Matanao Mayor Vicente Fernandez, Ali Ordaneza, and Bado Sanchez were tagged as the alleged mastermind in the killing of Bedolido on June 19, 2010.

The ex-governor previously denied all the allegations and pointed to politics as the reason behind the re-opening of the case.

Cagas and the three others were pointed to as the mastermind by self-con-

fessed gunman Voltaire Mirafuentes and his brother Henry.

Cagas denied any connections with the Mirafuentes brothers.

He surrendered to the authorities last October 20 hours after the court issued his warrant of arrest.

The case was initially dismissed by the city prosecutor’s office due to lack of probable cause but this was reversed by Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila Delima after the family petitioned the DOJ for a review.

As of the moment, Ordaneza and Sanchez remain at large.

TRANSFIXED. Children from Pegalongan, Marilog District focus their attention on the Christmas-inspired performances during SM City Davao’s Magical Candy Christmas launch Friday night. A total of 84 children from the most far-

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archives building

By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR. abf@edgedavao.net

The Davao City Government will allocate P20 million for the construction of the archives building for the city’s records.

City administrator J. Melchor V. Quitain said the city’s records should have a place where they can be kept safe.

Quitain said if the records are not given a specific place for safekeeping, they can vanish quickly in the event of a fire.

He said the proposed structure that will be constructed should be less vul-

nerable to flood and fire.

Quitain said the building will be separate from City Hall and all the records of the city will be placed in the proposed building.

He said the plan is to build the structure at the site the former office of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) 11 in front of the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT).

Quitain did not say when the project will be implemented but added his office has already come up with a budget scheme.

flung town of the city received gifts from SM City Davao after being chosen as this year’s beneficiaries of the mall’s annual gift giving project. Lean Daval Jr.

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‘Short-term implementation crucial to success of Bangsamoro blueprint’ T

HE short-term implementation of the Bangsamoro Development Plan (BDP), which requires a total funding of P225.6 billion, is crucial to the success of the new Bangsamoro region.

“The short-term implementation is crucial because this is where we are managing the high expectations of the people in the communities,” Dr. Saffrullah Dipatuan, chair of the Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA), told MindaNews at the sidelines of the special Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro last week.

The BDP implementation requires a total funding of P225.6 billion, of which P116 billion are already funded by the different agencies of the national government, including the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), he said.

Dipatuan said a financial gap of around P110 billion is still needed to fully fund the BDP, the blueprint for the development of the Bangsamoro “into a just, peaceful and prosperous society.”

Based on the BDP’s executive summary, it will be implemented in three phases: Phase 1 (2015 to mid2016) or the transitional development plan that will jumpstart the “just economy” with stabilization and pump-priming programs; Phase 2 (mid-2016 to 2022) or the medium-term strategic interventions and investments to build a strong foundation for the Bangsamoro; And, Phase 3 or the longterm development towards a sustained “just economy.”

Dipatuan said the financial gap of P110 billion needed to fully implement the BDP will be funded jointly by the government and donor agencies.

He said that “majority will be funded by the government but this will be determined after a pledging session with the donor agencies.”

Dipatuan said the BDP was presented to President Benigno S. Aquino III recently by the BDA, the development arm of the MILF.

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BANGSAMORO DEVELOPMENT. Moro Islamic Liberation Front chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim (right) receives a copy of the Bangsamoro Development Plan from Bangsamoro Development (BDA) chair Dr. Saffrullah M. Dipatuan

during a ceremony at Camp Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on November 2, 2014. MindaNews photo by Toto Lozano

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FRUIT LADEN. A public utility vehicle loaded with pomelo from Davao City’s hinderlands travels along McArthur Highway in Matina yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

SoCot steps up revenue collection End-October 2014 GIR for mining, quarry operations level reaches US$79.3B P T HE provincial government of South Cotabato has intensified its tax education and collection efforts among mining and quarry operators in a bid to reach its revenue target of P12 million this year.

Siegfred Flaviano, South Cotabato Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) chief, said Friday they have dispatched additional personnel to monitor and ensure the proper collection of the tax dues of local mining and quarry operators.

In the first three quarters of the year, he said their office already collected a total of P8.28 million in mining and quarry taxes.

In September, the total

collections within the province’s 10 towns and lone city reached P841,727, he said.

He said the provincial government’s share out of the total collection from January to September amounted to P3.65 million.

The provincial imposition under mining and quarry covers sand and gravel tax; mining tax; mining permit fee; ore transport fee; occupational mining tax; verification fee; filing fee; permit fee; projection fee; processing fee; fines/ penalties/surcharges; and, miscellaneous (delivery receipts).

“When compared to last year, there’s a slight drop in our present collection but we’re still on track in terms of

meeting our target before the end of the year,” Flaviano said.

The official said that based on the trend these past years, they generate record revenues in the final quarter or last three months of the year.

He attributed the drop in their collections these past months to the suspension of individual quarry operations along the Topland and Marbel rivers in Koronadal City.

Flaviano said they instead established a communal quarry system to properly regulate quarry operations and prevent further scouring at the two rivers.

He said they earlier found heavy scouring in portions of the two rivers, which traverse

Barangays Concepion, Magsaysay, Namnama and Sto. Nino in Koronadal City.

Lourdes Jumilla, head of PEMO’s mines and geoscience division, said only five quarry operators have remained in the area since they implemented the communal quarry system.

She said 18 quarry firms originally signed up to operate in the communal quarry area along Topland and Marbel rivers.

In terms of small-scale mining, which is mainly concentrated in Barangays Kematu and Desawo in T’boli town, she said the number of active tunnel owners or operators also dwindled these past months. (MindaNews)

recent reports of UK-based wireless coverage mapping company OpenSignal, Globe posted “commendable numbers” in terms of better lower latency or lag time – an important metric it said in terms of true user experience, especially in using mobile internet.

“Crowd-sourced data revealed that Globe is the most efficient among local telecommunication providers at 93 milliseconds (ms) for its LTE service, almost

twice or 99% better than its main rival, which was at 185.4 ms at the time of the report,” Globe said.

“Despite its 2-to-1 edge over competition, particularly in the aspects of latency and downloading, Globe reiterates its stance to localize internet protocol (IP) peering which is expected to dramatically advance the country’s internet development and performance, overall affecting speeds,” it added.

Call for IP connectivity Over the past months, Globe officials have actively lobbied for an effective and applicable IP peering agreement to be put in place among major internet service providers (ISPs), echoing the call by industry regulator National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) itself. They have cited the absence of such as a huge deterrent in further advancing the state of Philippine internet.

RELIMINARY data showed that the country’s gross international reserves (GIR) stood at US$79.3 billion as of end-October 2014, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. announced.

This level was lower

by US$0.3 billion than the end-September 2014 GIR of US$79.6 billion. Nonetheless, the GIR level remains ample as it can cover 10.8 months’ worth of imports of goods and payments of services and income. It is also equivalent to 8.2 times the country’s short-term external debt based on original maturity and 6.0 times based on residual maturity.

Tetangco said the decrease in reserves was due

mainly to revaluation adjustments in the BSP’s gold holdings and payments for maturing foreign exchange obligations of the National Government (NG). These outflows were partially offset by the net foreign currency deposits by the Treasurer of the Philippines (TOP), income from the BSP’s investments abroad, and revaluation adjustments on the BSP’s foreign currency-denominated reserves.

Net international reserves (NIR), which refer to the difference between the BSP’s GIR and total shortterm liabilities, also decreased to US$79.3 billion as of end-October 2014, compared to the end-September 2014 NIR of US$79.5 billion.

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Globe maintains IP peering will DTI-12 to hold trade significantly boost data speeds fair for new products G

LOBE Telecom yesterday affirmed its position that its internet speeds could still be further enhanced by institutionalizing IP peering in the Philippines.

This is “above and beyond” the “progressive advances in its infrastructure and network performance which yielded observable improvements by third-party sources,” Globe said in a statement.

The company said in

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HE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Region 12 will stage next week a grand trade fair that will showcase the region’s emerging products.

Ibrahim Guimadel, DTI Region 12 director, said the regional trade fair will mainly feature indigenous products of various micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within the region’s four provinces and five cities.

Dubbed “Treasures of

Region 12,” he said the event will be held at the atrium of SM City General Santos from November 13-16.

Also known as Soccsksargen, Region 12 comprises the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, North Cotabato and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Tacurong and Cotabato.

“We will not only market our featured products but will also link up our producers to potential investors,” Guiamadel said. (MindaNews)

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Earn the hassle-free way by investing in Northpoint condos I

F one were to look at Davao’s progress, the development of various condominium projects around the city indicates that the condo market is indeed the most robust in recent years.

That’s because investors and homeowners alike are realizing that condominium homes are comparatively cheaper and easier to maintain than single-detached homes, making them a prime property investment that can yield hassle-free income for years to come.

At the frontline of the condominium market in the region is Northpoint, the landmark condo development of Vista Residences, the vertical marketing arm of the country’s largest homebuilder, Vista Land. With its central location and deluxe amenities, this British colonial themed condominium property takes the lead as the most desirable condo de-

velopment in the region, putting it ahead of the pack as a prime property investment.

When investors scout for real estate investment options, they know choosing Northpoint will give them dependable ROI through rental income and value appreciation. Here’s how investors can get ahead in the game with Northpoint, ensuring them consistent and stress-free income year in, year out.

Buy at preselling price.

Buying prior to actual construction puts investors at a good advantage because prices are still low. Once the building is completed, prices increase an average of ten to 20 percent. Not only will investors save from preselling prices, they also gain as much as the value appreciation of the property. Paying in spot cash or the spot down payment will also earn them huge outright discounts, giv-

ing them big savings early on.

The profit continues when the property value goes up as the entire condo development moves toward completion. Northpoint docked in a phenomenal value appreciation of a high 50 to 70 percent in its first three years— numbers that are clearly favored by investors.

Its value will appreciate even more when its immediate locale further progresses as business and commerce thrive in this growth area north of the city. In fact, various real estate projects are currently being constructed, with more expected to rise in the near future.

Wise investors know they are not only getting the tangible brick and mortar with what they are paying now, but will stand to benefit from capital gain in the future. Just imagine a more progressive and bustling north Davao ten or 20 years from now, and

one can expect land value within the vicinity to have grown. So when investors buy Northpoint condo units now, they are already ahead of the game.

Bank on Northpoint’s high rental income. Northpoint has a premier address that makes it a very attractive residential location. Cou-

pled with its deluxe facilities and amenities that make for prime condo living, it easily becomes the most desirable place to live in the city.

That is why it commands rental rates that are comparable to those in Manila, fetching P35,000 and P50,000 for a two-bedroom and a three-bedroom unit, respectively. Investors that will shell out about P29,000 for a two-bedroom condo unit can easily cover amortization costs with extra profit for the bank.

Take advantage of hassle-free rental management. Investors will not even have to expend a lot of energy and resources finding tenants for their condo units because Northpoint’s property management team takes care of finding the right tenants for them. The service continues with tenant man-

agement, rent collection, and reviewing rental rates within the area to ensure the condo units’ rates are at par in the market.

The property management team also oversees maintenance of common areas such as the clubhouse and its facilities, parking, landscape and grounds, building exterior, as well as security and overall homeowner affairs. All these ensure the continuous upkeep of the condo property and lead to further appreciation of Northpoint’s property value.

Northpoint clearly has a lot more going for it, allowing it to offer the best value for money as a prime property investment. Get more information on Northpoint by visiting the Camella offices at Delgar Bldg. (fronting Northpoint), JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City or call 226-3100.

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Sports Incentives Law

EPUBLIC Act 9064 provides for cash incentives to athletes and their coaches who win medals in international competitions provided for by law as ‘incentiveable.’ It is also known as the Sports Incentives Law. The law covers all medal accomplishments in international events from the highest being the Olympics and World Championships down to the continental level like the Asian Games and the regional level like the Southeast Asian Games. The law also provides for ‘incentiveable’ sports disciplines as not all sports events with international competition are covered by the law.

However, the law is ripe for a revisit with recent events that demand its expansion of coverage. When archer Gabriel Luis Moreno won a gold medal in the Youth Olympics in archery, there was confusion as to whether Moreno should be given the P5-million incentive for Olympic medalists. As it turned out, the law does not include Youth Olympics in its coverage of events so Moreno did not get the windfall.

In the Olympic spectrum, the Youth Olympics is of the same level as the quadrennial Summer and Winter Games. However, RA 9064 was passed before the Youth Olympics became part

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Another case is that of Dabawenyo special athlete Ernie Gawilan who recently won three bronze medals in the 2014 Asian Para Games in Incheon, South Korea. Under the law, a bronze medalist in the Asian Games is worth P100,000. In Gawilan’s case, the Asian Para Games is not included in the definition of Asian Games. Thus, he will not receive anything from the sports incentives law.

Unfair? Yes, definitely. Ernie’s bronzes—three at that— were achieved under the same circumstances—Asian level of competitions, standards and quality of opposition. So why can’t Ernie be given the same amount as another Dabawenya Angeley Pelaez who won a bronze in taekwondo in the 2104 Asian Games for abled athletes?

With these developments, it is deemed ripe to revisit the law and expand its coverage. Perhaps sporting Congressmen Manny Pacquiao and Yeng Guiao could include these in the amendments they are currently studying. And with Davao del Norte Congressman Anthony del Rosario heading the House’s sports committee, amendments to the law to avoid injustice and inequality should be seriously considered.

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HERE’S a group in the barangay – the Katipunan ng Kabataan (KNK) – whichh is supposed to be the largest association of youths in every community, and therefore in our society. But it is rarely mentioned or heard from.

Every youngster, 15-to-21 years and residing in the barangay for at least six months, is supposed to join this association and be duly listed in the barangay government’s official roster as required by law (Sec 424, R.A.7160).

But it is not clear whether barangays comply with this provision. They don’t seem to bother calling on their young inhabitants to register and be officially listed.

This is an important point because it is membership in the KNK that entitles a young person to vote or to be voted upon for a position in the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) or youth council – which consists of the less-than-a-dozen officials they elect for their “board of directors.” ***** That the KNK remains an obscure group after all these years (it was created by the local government code of 1991) says a lot about how remiss both the adults and the youth, official or civilian, are in complying with or in implementing the autonomy law.

This organization in fact presents one of the best arrangements for the youth in their own community, where they can apply their leadership skills and school-learned technologies – in the process, make a difference

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HERE is a perennial nobleness, and even sacredness, in work,” wrote Thomas Carlyle. “Blessed is he who has found his work; let him ask no other blessedness; he has a life purpose. Labor is life.”

Whether you like it or not, you have to work. God said so: “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground” (Genesis 3:19). Adam, the first man, was given the job to take care of the Garden of Eden. All throughout the Bible, God has commanded man to work. In the Ten Commandments, He said, “Six days you shall labor and do all your work.”

Voltaire said that work keeps us from three great evils: boredom, vice, and poverty.

With that in mind, we can look at the benefits and understand that “you don’t ‘pay the price’ – you enjoy the benefits.”

If you don’t work, you get nothing. I was reminded of a story told by Aesop. It goes this way: An old gardener was dying and sent for his two sons. He told them, “For years, our orchard has given the best of fruit – golden delicious fruit. Look at my calloused hands, worn by the spade. But you two have never done a day’s work in your lives. I’ll tell you what I had been doing: I have hidden a treasure in my orchard for you to find. It is not near the tree trunks; it is midway between the trees. It is yours for the trouble of digging, that’s all.”

So, the father sent his two sons away and not long afterwards he died. The orchard

in society as well as open opportunities for livelihood or employment.

There’s money allocated for its operating and program requirements. But unfortunately, much of it is frittered away in trivial pursuits and corruption.

With good leadership and enterprising sense, KNK members can invest the money on productive programs and projects. They can enhance the quality of life of their fellow youngsters and brighten their neighborhoods with their energy and creativity. ***** For instance, do the poor students need books, uniforms, a pair of shoes? There’s money to capitalize a credit union – for lending or even for grants. Many cooperatives would love to help them establish it, or help raise funds to augment their capital.

Do they need intellectual challenge?

Burning issues of the day or other ideas can be discussed or debated in the community – dealing with actual problems that concern them, finding solutions or testing theories in the social laboratory that is the community.

Do they need access to technology? That can be arranged. They can even set up an internet café of their own, right in the community, and with their own capital! Are poor

pupils malnourished, their learning ability impaired? A feeding program (breakfast or lunch perhaps?) would do wonders for their handicap. No such programs are being proposed by them. ***** But none of these is happening. And it’s due to the ignorance not only of the youth but of their elders about the corporate nature of the barangay government, of which the Katipunan ng Kabataan is an integral part.

They also don’t seem to understand that as the basic economy of our society (having land, labor, and capital) there’s potential to develop its assets and make them work for everyone by expanding the Gross Barangay Product.

The KNK is for every youngster in the barangay. It is their individual and collective task to identify, define, or decide what to do about issues and problems that affect them.

Unless they do, no one else will because the task is specifically meant for them to perform.

It’s a pity that this youth association is neglected. All the attention is on their politics—which centers on who controls the Sangguniang Kabataan and the funds that are coursed through it. Even civil society and the churches seem remiss; so there’s no one to motivate the KNK or SK but the traditional politicians (trapos) which are usually the least creative or imaginative. *****

As for the school-going youth, they ought not to be overly fixated on campus activities. Their detachment from barangay affairs puts them – especially the ones with leadership potential – out of touch with community affairs and out of their depth when dealing with real-life situations.

Their intense preoccupation with campus activities lets their badly motivated counterparts corner, monopolize, or control community affairs under the guidance of trapos. It is why brilliant or outstanding campus leaders lose badly when they test the political waters after graduation.

It’s not enough to study or simulate reality, solving theoretical problems, while at school. It gives the advantage of empirical knowledge and experience to others, giving them a head-start in their trapo-guided careers.

For intellectual and emotional development, formal education should be laced with strong doses of reality and honed by actual challenges and problem-solving in community life – which the KNK can provide.

(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 Government’s Peace Panel; awardee, PPI-UNICEF outstanding columnist. He is president/national convenor, Gising Barangay Movement Inc. valdehuesa@gmail.com)

became the THINK ON THESE! property of the sons. So without delay, they set to work to dig the treasure that had been promised them.

They dug and dug, day after day, week after week. Henrylito D. Tacio They dug up all henrytacio@gmail.com the stones and picked out all the weeds. Rainy season passed and summer came and the trees were loaded with blossoms and perfume. After months came harvest time, but the brothers had not yet found the hidden treasure.

A businessman came to buy the fruit crop and he was astounded, “This is the finest crop I have ever seen,” he told them. “I’ll give you twenty bags of money for this crop.”

That was more money than the two boys had ever seen in their life. They struck a bargain with the business man, took the bags of money, while the latter began to gather the fruit. He told them, “I’ll be glad to buy your crop next year again. You must have worked with your spades to produce such a crop.”

When the business man went, the two boys sat looking at each other over the bags of money. Then they look down at their rough hands and smiled as one said, “You

know, I think this is the treasure we’ve been digging for all year.”

Henry Ward Beecher expounds it this way: “When God wanted sponges and oysters, He made them and put one on a rock and the other in the mud. When He made man, He did not make him to be a sponge or an oyster; He made him with feet and hands, and head and heart, and vital blood, and a place to use them, and He said to him, ‘Go work.’”

But why do some people are happy with the work they have while others are not? The answer is: they are in the wrong job.

For twenty years, a man worked in the “trenches” in hospital emergency rooms, only to find himself overwhelmed with a bad case of “burnout.” He describes his work this way: “It was years of screaming, dying, drunks, drug overdose, terminal cancer, and exhaustion.” It was at that time that Dr. Lance Gentile enrolled in the University of Southern California’s film school.

While continuing to save lives on hospital late shifts, he tried his hand at writing a screenplay. State of Emergency was turned into an HBO movie. Then, the offer to be part of the successful popular television show, ER, came. He did not act in the series but part of his job was to monitor storylines to ensure no harm was done to make-believe patients or the show’s credibility. He made sure actors use correct terminology, hold instruments correctly, and have their X-rays right side up.

Here’s a reminder from H.L. Neri on how

you should treat your work: “If you don’t love your work, you’ll need three times the energy: to force yourself to work, to resist the force, and finally to work.”

On the contrary, if you love your work, you don’t need that kind of energy. Neri puts it this way: “If you love your work, your desire to do it will be like a wind to propel your ship with much less fuel.”

Not only that. “If you like your work, you work no more – for work, when you like it, is work no longer, but sheer enjoyment. If you enjoy your work, you’ll work and work without counting the hours. And you’ll reap and enjoy more earnings as well.” It’s like basketball player who is being paid while playing.

A lot of people became rich and millionaire because they work – hard. They don’t believe in luck. The Laggard’s Excuse confirms the principle that the man who is born the luckiest is the man who doesn’t believe in luck – but in work! “He worked by day and toiled by night,” the poem states. “He gave up play and some delight. Dry books he read, new things to learn and forged ahead, success to earn. He plodded on with faith and pluck. And when he won, men called it luck.”

Luck is always waiting for something to turn up. Work, on the other hand, with keen eyes and strong will, turns up something.

Luck lies in bed and wishes the postman would bring him news of an unexpected inheritance. Work springs out of bed in the morning and lays the foundation for success with competence.

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PIA 11... FFROM 3 PSG personnel should have allowed Davao media to enter since they had accreditation from the organizers.

Some reporters blamed the problem on the issuance of generic media passes instead of the standard identification cards that show the names and pictures of the reporters.

Elbanbuena said it had been the practice for PIA to accredit Davao-based media who will cover any presidential engagement and give them proper ID cards.

“The organizers, who don’t even know who are the legitimate Davaobased media, insisted that they will do the accreditation and issuance of generic IDs,” he said.

“I will insists in the future that PIA should do the media accreditation in next presidential engagements,” he added.

Meanwhile, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) condemned the incident, saying it was “disrespectful” for the Office of the President to invite journalists to cover an import-

ant event “and later shame them by disallowing entry to the forum where the President himself was to deliver a speech on the government’s efforts to ensure the progress of the Bangsamoro and the people of Mindanao.”

The NUJP said it was a form of harassment of the members of the Fourth State “whose only intention was to cover the forum.”

“It was, as the same time, a classic act of clipping media freedom by a government that supposedly banners transparency and accountability,” it added.

The NUJP also scored Malacañang for not allowing Davao Today photojournalist Ace Morandante at the entrance after letting the other Davao journalists in.

“We also demand an explanation from the Office of the President why it singled out Morandante despite the proper accreditation and endorsement given to him from the Philippine Information Office, the state’s information arm,” the NUJP said.

aired on CNN and BBC, among others, he said.

He also said Davao Region has its own booth at the London Travel Market which concluded last week. Boncato was there supervising the selling,” he said.

Jimenez said Mindan-

ao as a whole is always included in the tourism plan and programs of DOT. In fact, the tourism budget for Mindanao is about 32 percent of the Communication and Marketing Budget, which is roughly P1.5 billion. CRC

“The President made sure that we discussed with the National Economic and Development Authority, the Department of Budget and Management and other government agencies to make sure the financial gap for the BDP will be adequately funded,” Dipatuan said.

“The Philippine government assured us that this plan will not remain a plan but will be implemented, especially for the short-term,” he added.

Dipatuan stressed there is a need for a sustained support from the government for the long-term.

“Alam nila pag hindi nasustain, wala din (They know that if it won’t be sustained, nothing will happen),” he said.

Both sides signed the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), their final peace agreement after 17 years of negotiations, last March, brokered by Malaysia.

The creation of the Bangsamoro region, which will replace the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, is the key feature of the CAB. The PDF forum provided the venue for discussion among the government, development partners and the private sector on the recently completed BDP, which was handed in to the MILF central committee last Sunday.

“The value of lasting peace for a region like Mindanao ‘is beyond measure.’

For years, our countrymen in areas affected by conflict had been shackled by violence, injustice, and impunity; they were deprived of opportunities to succeed; and prosperity was seemingly reserved only for a few,” Aquino said.

“Now, however, as Mindanao is becoming an increasingly stable environment, we can see that the region is on the cusp of a profound trans-

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Gone too quickly Aquino graced the PDF for less than 20 minutes. No copy of the BDP was turned over to him for donor agencies to see.

But the President thanked those who helped make the government-MILF peace process successful.

A LITTLE HELP. A kind-hearted bystander helps a physically impaired person park his customized vehicle along City Hall Drive in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

RTWPB... FFROM 4 desire to help low-income workers by offering them high discount rates from ten percent (10 percent) up to fifty percent (50 percent) off the regular price of the product.

Sol Imperial, sales coordinator of Holiday Foods in Davao City, said they are happy to be of great help to ordinary workers and to be able to promote their products at the same time.

“This is our third time to join Diskwento Caravan and some of the benefits we derive for joining this activity is, of course, to advertise our new store branch and to generate revenue,” Jeane Rose delos Santos, opera-

formation: from being a Land of Promise to being a Land of Promises fulfilled,” he added.

Aquino called on foreign development partners to help the government in the rehabilitation and recovery of Mindanao.

MILF chair Al Haj Murad and other senior leaders of the MILF attended the forum, as well as representatives from the World Bank, the Japan International Cooperation Agency, United Nations Development Programme, United States Agency for International Development, the European Union and other donor agencies.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in a message read by Deputy Chief of Mission Tetsuro Amano, lauded the convening of the special PDF on Bangsamoro.

“I am deeply impressed that the Comprehensive Agreement [on the Bangsamoro] and today’s forum resulted from the dialogue and trust that was cultivated at the one-on-one meeting between President Aquino and MILF chairman Murad in Narita (Japan) back in August

tion supervisor for NCCC OroDerm Branch, said.

Many consumers in the region expressed their delight for this opportune occasion to avail of the big discounts for commodities like rice, milk, bread, canned goods, shampoo, toothpaste and other products.

As indicated in DOLE Administrative Order No. 351, Series of 2014, inflation rates slightly rose for this quarter due to tightness of domestic supply of some food items like rice, thereby affecting prices, after consultation with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and other government agencies. Roni R. Ceriales

of 2011,” Abe said.

Abe expressed hopes that Mindanawons and the rest of the people in the Philippines will enjoy “the dividends of peace.”

The Japanese government vowed to continue their support to the growth of the Bangsamoro region and Mindanao as a whole.

Presidential Peace Adviser Teresita Quintos-Deles appeared bullish with the completion of the BDP. “We are proud of the Bangsamoro Development Plan, not only because it is born of our common embrace of peace, but because it will eventually bring joy to every corner of our land, to every family that seeks to be liberated from fear and want, and to every child who dreams of a brighter and more vibrant future,” she said.

Deles said the BDP “shall ensure that the wealth of the region, reinforced by the wealth of the entire nation, is deployed to serve the common good and welfare, and the true ends of social justice.”

Ongkingco... FFROM 3 vote cast their votes in favor of Ongkingco, who is the incumbent second vice president of the association, in the first balloting.

The unique election was presided over by lawyer Leoncio “Nonoy” P. Villa-Abrille, two-term president of the association, who opted not to run for re-election but continues to be active in the association’s various ongoing projects.

Others elected were Jose “Joe” B. Custodio, first vice president; Pacienco “Jun” M. Rosalem Jr., second vice president; Welehito “Lito” N. Pepito, corporate secretary; Jekris-Shalom D. Mendoza, assistant secretary (also youth director); Ricardo “Dick” V. Villegas, treasurer; Henry B. Braceros, assistant treasurer; Jose “Joeval” N.

Valenzuela Jr., auditor; and Antonio M. Ajero, public relations officer.

Directors are Vicente “Vic” R. Banes Jr., Mariano “Marnie” R. Alquiza, Reynaldo “Rey” B. Sazon, Manuel “Manny” S. Tagud, Isagani“Gani” Javier, and Melody Ann V. Rico (youth).

The present board is composed of a lawyer (Villegas), four engineers (Ongkingco,Alquiza, Javier, and Valenzuela), a certified public accountant (Rosalem), a painter-artist (Pepito), five businessmen (Custodio, Braceros, Banes, Sazon and Tagud), a journalist (Ajero) and two college students (Mendoza and Rico).

The group has set January 10 as the tentative date for the induction of officers at The Marco Polo, Davao.

mester of 2015 is a “peculiar six-month period because ARMM (Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao) government is being strengthened but also starting to be transitioned to BTC.” He said the national government, the BTC which will replace ARMM, and the Office of the Presidential Advisors on the Peace Process (OPAPP) have to do a lot in the first six months.

“As early as now, the government is doing a lot to be able to convince the combatants who have been fighting for decades, their families, and communities they operate. The government is serious because we are waiting for what we all get in this peace process and they want immediate

response to their needs for education, health and livelihood,” he added.

The BDP is a “blueprint of the development of Bangsamopro into a just, peaceful and prosperous society”. It uprooted from the Comprehensive Agreement for Bangsamoro signed by GPH and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) last March.

It is designed to address the poverty, underemployment, and underemployment in the proposed Bangsamoro.

The point of the BDP is “to ensure a smooth transition so that when the new Bangsamoro government is formed, it can start delivering for the Bangsamoro people and be a working government from day one.” CRC

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By HENRYLITO D. TACIO Photos courtesy of Christine T. Dompor

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HAT makes the Philippines truly unique as a country is not just its people, its destinations, and food. It is even more captivating because of its mode of transportation.

In the beginning, there was “kalesa” (also known as “caritela” or “karitela”), sort of an inclined cart and drawn by a single horse. It was introduced in the 18th century by Spanish colonizers.

Initially, it was reserved for nobles and high-ranking civic officials. During the American Occupation, Manila was teeming with “kalesas,” but these declined in popularity after the devastation of the Second World War. Today, “kalesas” are rarely used in the streets. But you can still find them in Vigan and Laoag. “Kalesas” can also be found in Intramuros and Binondo, where they cater to tourists. In Iligan, decorated “kalesas” can be taken for a ride along a specific street. In Tuguegarao, the carriages are a part of the traffic along with private

cars, motorcycles, tricycles, jeepneys, trucks, and bicycles.

Speaking of jeepneys, they are the most popular means of public transportation in the country. They are known for their crowded seating and kitsch decorations. As a matter of fact, jeepneys have become a ubiquitous symbol of Philippine culture and art.

Actually, jeepneys were originally made from U.S. military jeeps left over from Second World War. Wikipedia says: “When American troops began to leave the Philippines at the end of World War II, hundreds of surplus jeeps were sold or given to the Filipinos.

The jeeps were stripped down and altered locally: metal roofs were added for shade; and the vehicles decorated in vibrant colors with chrome-plated ornaments on the sides and hood. The back saloon was reconfigured with two long parallel benches with passengers facing each other to accom-

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modate more passengers.

The size, length and passenger capacity has increased as it evolved through the years.”

The word jeepney is a portmanteau word; some sources consider it a combination of “jeep” and “jitney,” while other sources say it actually came from “jeep” and “knee,” because the passengers sit in very close proximity to each other.

Meanwhile, there’s a growing number of people who can afford a nice motorcycle just for the daily trip between their offices and homes. There are also motorcycles which are used for serving as a kind of taxi.

Most known names for these means for transportation: tricycles and motor-taxis.

Both can be seen in many different forms and length.

Tricycle is actually a motorcycle with a sidecar (passenger cabin). You can find tricycles everywhere, especially on smaller roads for short distances, often on roads where jeepneys or busses are not supposed to operate.

But there’s more to motorcycles than just the tricycle.

Most people who come to Compostela Valley (more popularly known as Comval) are awed, if not shocked, to see its mode of transportation – the skylab. Not known in most parts of the country, it is the king of the rugged roads in most of province’s mountain villages.

If you don’t know what a skylab is, it’s “a single motorcycle with added contraptions that looks like the wings of an airplane.” Some skylabs have “a roof above to protect the passenger from the drops of rain or the scorching heat of the sun.”

Another form of a skylab has “two rows of elevat-

ed cubicles balancing both at the motorcycle’s sides to enclose passengers’ feet that are always left hanging while on the road in the usual designs.”

And believe it or not, a skylab can carry up to ten passengers.

“This isn’t for Ripley’s,” wrote local journalist Charlie V. Monforte. “True enough, the Japan-made single motorcycle built supposedly for a single or two passengers has undergone serious evolution here for the past two decades out of local ingenuity and road’s necessities.”

“Skylab is just like riding a flying seesaw where passengers are treated to an exhilarating ride as the motorcycle careens up and down rocky roads and climbs slopes, allowing you to view of the chasm below and the vista beyond,” said Christine T. Dompor, the provincial tourism officer.

Skylab is not for the faint-hearted though. According to some locals, at first they were afraid to ride the vehicle, especially when it scales about 45-degree ascending road. But since

there is no other mode of transportation, they have no choice but to ride on a skylab.

Skylab vehicles can be seen in other parts of the province but it is most common in Montevista. For almost three decades now, it is the town’s prime mode of transport and in fact it is now embraced by the people as their own.

The vehicle got its name from a space station launched and operated

by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and was the United States’ first space station.

Skylab orbited the Earth from 1973 to 1979, and included a workshop, a solar

observatory, and other systems.

Although the Skylab crashed into the Indian Ocean, it generated a widespread panic among the people that its debris might fall on them. As a result, the word “skylab” stuck into their minds.

Comval’s skylabs are not for the uninitiated. In fact, they are considered dangerous both to pedestrians and passengers that the Land Transportation Office has banned them on most national highways.

But due to the vehicle’s necessity, “skylabs are here to stay,” said Dompor, who provided us the photos used in this feature.

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Park Inn By Radisson Davao offers discounts to shoppers of select stores in SM Lanang Premier ‘TIS the season to shop and dine!

Holidays are fast approaching and everyone’s up and about to complete their Christmas gift list. Just in time with holiday rush, Park Inn by Radisson Davao launches a special promotion for all shoppers, in partnership with select stores in SM Lanang Premier.

“Shopaholics and food enthusiasts, unite! We’re offering you a great deal to satisfy your cravings all season long, to keep you going throughout the shopping frenzy,” says Mr. Pavan Kakar, General Manager of Park Inn by Radisson Davao.

The holiday special, dubbed as “Shop and Dine,” entitles every mall shopper to a Php150 dining discount at RBG, for a minimum of Php1,000.00 single receipt purchase from participating stores in SM Lanang Premier such as the SM Store, SM Supermarket, Kultura and Toy Kingdom.

“Guests should present the Shop and Dine voucher at RBG and order a minimum worth of Php1, 0 0 0. 0 0 (taxes excluded) to avail of the said discount. This may be used on regular food offers and holiday specials,” explains Mr. Kakar. “If your total amount of food order at RBG is more than ₱2,000, you will be entitled to an additional Php150 discount. Value increases with every Php1,000 worth of food order.”

RBG (Restaurant, Bar & Grill) is Park Inn by Radisson Davao’s hip all-day dining outlet which serves charcoal-grilled meat and seafood items, locally inspired dishes and classic dishes. Aside from a la carte dishes, they also offer set meals catering to both individuals and families. Quickfire is the daily set lunch priced at ₱375.00 net. Supersize is a weekend family meal good for 5 persons, which offers generous servings from appetizer to dessert and priced at only Php1,699.00 net.

Mr. Kakar expounds more on what’s covered by the dining discount. “We invite everyone to celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year with us. We got an exciting lineup of dining specials at affordable prices. And, yes, you can still use the Php150 voucher from Shop and Dine for any of this season’s highlights.”

For Thanksgiving, RBG modifies the classic American feast into a generous set meal packaged with two glasses of wine. Priced at only Php750 net per person, you get to choose from their selection from starter to dessert. Options for entrée include French Beans with Corn Kernels and Carrot Allumette, Full Leg Turkey with Orange Spiked Cranberry Sauce, Smoked Grilled Turkey served with cranberry sauce with a twist of orange liqueur, and Oven-Roasted Pork Loin with mango-cilantro salsa.

The buffet spread on Christmas Eve has all-time holiday favorites such as the Smoked Ham, Beef Shank Asado, Pork Loin Adobo, plus a variety of salad mixes and delectable desserts. Regular rate is at Php750 net inclusive of bottomless juice. Buffet premium packaged with open bar for beers and spirits is priced at Php1,350 net per person.

Welcome the New Year with colors and music as RBG dresses up the entire place as a carnival. Indulge in a feast with Crispy Boneless Lechon De Leche, Drunken Seafood, Pulled Pork Ragout and Greek Chicken. Regular rate is Php950 net per person inclusive of bottomless juice. You can also toast until midnight with the special buffet offer packaged with open bar for beers and spirits at only Php1,450 net per person.

RBG also offers Christmas and New Year’s Day breakfast and brunch. Buffet opens at 6am, starting with breakfast priced at Php550 net and brunch from 10am to 2pm for only Php650 net.

“We got everything covered from regular weekday and weekends all the way to holiday celebrations,” shares Mr. Kakar. “You get to enjoy any of these feasts at a lesser price simply by shopping in our partner stores. Guests may also opt to use the Shop and Dine voucher to get 10% discount on best available room rates. They may check out the rates online via www.parkinn.com/ hotel-davao.”

The Shop and Dine voucher is good for one time use only. Discount cannot be combined with other existing discounts and special offers. Promo and redemption period is from November 1, 2014 to January 15, 2015. Per DTI-DCFO Permit No. 403, Series of 2014.

For reservations and inquiries, call +63-82-272-7600 or email reservations.davao@parkinn.com. Follow @parkinndavao on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more details on upcoming promotions.

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Talk ‘N Text supports Mati’s Sambuokan Fest

TALK N’ TEXT (TNT), the budget brand of wireless services leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), recently joined thousands in celebrating Sambuokan Festival, a colorful event highlighting the harmony among the people of Mati, the capital city of Davao Oriental.

Coming from the native Mandaya word ‘sambuok,’ which means “unity” or “coming into togetherness,” the annual Sambuokan Festival gathers the people of Mati in one big celebration of their rich and untainted cultural heritage through street dancing and talent competitions, food fest, exhibits, concerts, trade fairs and other events, including a prestigious skimboarding competition.

With the theme, “Mati: Soaring high… Celebrating our heritage,” this year’s festival levels up the celebrations to promote Mati City as a leading tourist destination, owing to its abundant natural resources, clear waters and most of all, warm people.

TNT ‘Panalo Ka, Pilipinas’ tour This year, TNT added excitement to Sambuokan Festival by bringing its trademark “Panalo Ka, Pilipinas” fiesta tour to the city’s Baywalk Area, featuring game booths, contests and a host of ex-

Talk ‘N Text backed Sambuokan Festival’s “Indak Sayaw sa Sambuokan,” a much-anticipated street dancing competition among public schools in Mati City, Davao Oriental. hours of the morning, also served as a fitting finale in this year’s Sambuokan Festival.

Throughout the festival, TNT, through Smart, further boosted its wireless signal and connectivity in the city so participants could instantly tweet, post and share their fun moments with Filipinos all over the world with the most affordable load promos and services, like Thousands joined the fun-filled foam party put together by Talk ‘N Unlitext2All Plus 15 (Unli Text at the famous Dahican Beach, in celebration of Sambuokan text to all networks and 15 mins of calls to TNT/ Festival in Mati City. citing activities that gave tine of Rabat Rukamura Smart/SUN valid for 2 subscribers a chance to Mati Central 1 Elementary days), which come with take home TNT premium School earned them first free 30 MB of mobile Initems. place in the elementary ternet and unlimited FaceTNT also backed this Category, while the Dawan book. year’s “Indak Sayaw sa High School was bagged Prior to the SambuoSambuokan,” a much- the championship in the kan Festival, TNT also anticipated street dancing high school category for joined other local festivicompetition among pub- their all-out performance. ties and cultural celebralic schools in the city. The tions in Mindanao, such adrenaline-charged rou- Fun-filled foam party as Hermosa Festival in To highlight Mati’s sce- Zamboanga and Kamanic Dahican beach, which hardikaan Festival in Tawi is considered by many as Tawi, bringing lots of ‘panthe “next Boracay” for its alo moments’ to loyal subfine white sand, TNT also scribers in the region. hosted a foam party for For more information thousands of festivalgo- on the latest TNT events, ers, who had the time of promos and services, their life playing games visit www.talkntext.com. and dancing to the latest ph and follow TNT’s offiparty music dished out by cial accounts on Facebook Davao’s homegrown DJs. (https://www.facebook.

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ABS-CBN stars become emotional in #KapamilyaThankYou videos ABS-CBN stars surprised and gave emotional and heartfelt messages of thanks to important people in their lives and people who have served as inspiration to many via the #KapamilyaThankYou videos currently viewable online at www.kapamilyathankyou.com.

John Lloyd Cruz thanked his discoverer in showbiz, Regie Picayo.

While doing the interview, Regie was surprised by John Lloyd, who thanked his friend whom he has

not seen in a long time.

Multimedia star Toni Gonzaga, on the other hand, thanked her sister Alex Gonzaga. In a rare moment, Toni personally shared with Alex how thankful she is for having her in her life.

If John Lloyd and Toni showed gratitude to people close to their hearts, Julia Montes, Matteo Guidicelli, Gary Valenciano, and Noli De Castro honored people who truly deserve to be thanked for for being selfless and

being good examples to many.

Julia, whose mom is deaf and mute, thanked Ricky Bautista, a devoted teacher to the deaf and

mute. Together with his students, Julia pulled off a surprise for him.

Matteo honored fellow Cebuano Iris Melodia who returned P800,000 in cash

IN celebration of its second anniversary, Jeepney TV, dubbed as the home of throwback Philippine television shows, will hold a concert in tribute to the iconic musical program of the ‘80s: Ryan Ryan Musikahan at Rockwell Tent in Makati.

Ryan Ryan Musikahan was a popular musical show of the award-winning composer, Ryan Cayabyab which showcased a variety of musical genre to the Filipino household.

The show premiered in

1988 after ABS-CBN’s re-launch following the EDSA People Power Revolution and has garnered critical success.

With the show’s reairing on Jeepney TV in 2012, Ryan Ryan Musikahan has appealed to a new generation of viewers and has recaptured the hearts of its loyal fans.

To give emphasis to the show’s unique legacy in Philippine entertainment, Jeepney TV revives Ryan Ryan Musikahan with a Christmas special

entitled, Ryan Ryan Musikahan: Home For Christmas.

Among the artists who will perform in the concert are singer-songwriter Aiza Seguerra, The Voice of the Philippines Coach Bamboo, First Lady of Philippine Musical Theatre Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, and Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano.

Musical director Gerard Salonga will be participating in the concert as well together with members of the OFY (Orches-

tra of the Filipino Youth).

Ryan Ryan Musikahan: Home For Christmas will air on December 14, 8PM through Jeepney TV. Meanwhile, watch memorable episodes of Ryan Ryan Musikahan every Monday at 7:00AM only on Jeepney TV. Jeepney TV is available on SkyCable channel 9 and other leading cable systems nationwide. For more updates and programming schedules, like www.facebook.com/ JeepneyTV.

GMA News and Public Affairs makes a bold move in an effort to fortify its stance as the most trusted news organization in the country by unifying the brand of its nationwide and regional newscasts as one ‘24 Oras’ beginning Monday, November 10.

The localized newscasts spoken in the regional dialects, produced and aired by the Network’s regional stations in Davao, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Dagupan, Ilocos, and Bicol, adopt the title of the national newscast ‘24 Oras’ plus the name of the area of coverage as distinguishing element.

This major re-branding is part of 24 Oras’ relaunch on the same day, with veteran broadcasters Mike Enriquez and Mel Tiangco welcoming

reputable journalist Vicky Morales as their newest co-anchor.

Come Monday, Davao’s leading newscast ‘Testigo’ will be re-launched as ‘24 Oras Southern Mindanao,’ headlined by news anchor Tek Ocampo.

Meanwhile, Cebu’s ‘Balitang Bisdak’ will be known as ‘24 Oras Central Visayas;’ Cagayan de Oro’s ‘Testigo Northern Mindanao’ as ‘24 Oras Northern Mindanao;’ Iloilo’s ‘Ratsada’ as ‘24 Oras Western Visayas;’ Dagupan’s ‘Balitang Amianan’ as ‘24 Oras North Central Luzon;’ Ilocos’ ‘Balitang Ilokano’ as ‘24 Oras Ilokano;’ and Bicol’s ‘Baretang Bikol’ as ‘24 Oras Bikol.’

24 Oras Southern Mindanao and all of GMA’s regional newscasts will continue to deliver the same topnotch quality of

broadcasting, the most relevant and latest news where it happens, as it happens known to 24 Oras—credible, unbiased, fair, critical—matched with a new color scheme and logo, improved graphics, and a refurbished set design.

“We are re-introducing our regional newscasts not only to give our audi-

ence an improved visual experience but more importantly to also make a clear statement that GMA’s regional newscasts and the nationwide ‘24 Oras’ share the same identity and mission which is to deliver balanced, unbiased news and without vested interest whatsoever. As we say it in Filipino, ‘walang kinikilingan, walang pinoprotektahan, Serbisyong Totoo lamang’,” says Cel Amores, Assistant VicePresident and Head for GMA Regional News and Public Affairs.

Catch the all new 24 Oras regional newscasts from 5:05 to 5:50PM, airing Monday to Friday, over seven GMA regional stations in Davao, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Dagupan, Ilocos, and Bicol.

‘Ryan Ryan Musikahan’ celebrates second year anniversary with concert

while doing her job as a janitress in a mall.

OFW’s from San Francisco aboard a plane back to the Philippines were serenaded by no less than Mr Pure Energy himself, Gary V, as the latter thanked them for being modern day heroes.

Kabayan Noli De Castro went all the way up the mountains of Oriental Mindoro to thank the hardworking teachers of Lantuyang Elementary School by giving them school and teaching supplies.

Meanwhile, popstar Sarah Geronimo took some time off her busy schedule to visit and personally show her love for her fan who has progeria, a genetic condition that causes a child’s body to get old and show signs of aging.

Get to see the full video of these heartwarming moments at www. kapamilyathankyou.com.

Watch out for more #KapamilyaThankYou videos featuring your favorite Kapamilya personalities on the site.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Cary IT is not everyday that high fashion is mobilized and brought to your mall-step, but the Ayala Malls has pulled off just that masterfully with its Cary Santiago traveling exhibit, which is ongoing until December 19. Different Ayala lifestyle destinations all over the country will play host to 15 signature Cary Santiago masterpieces and it was Abreeza Mall’s turn last November 5.

The stylish assemblage was unveiled to a select group of guests that afternoon and shortly opened to the public soon afterward. The revered designer hailing from Cebu was on hand to personally welcome everyone to the exhibit, his presence and designs leaving everyone awestruck and thrilled

The intricate faces of the Buddha faces that seemed to have been molded onto the dresses themselves were a result of the deep impact that a trip to Hanoi had on the fashion powerhouse prior to producing this collection.

beyond words.

The gowns shown in the exhibit were visibly a fitting culmination of the distinct artistry and extraordinary craftsmanship that Cary Santiago has honed for 25 years in the fashion industry. The intricate faces of the Buddha faces that seemed to have been molded onto the dresses themselves were a result of the deep impact that a trip to Hanoi had on the fashion powerhouse prior to producing this collection. The temple steps and chinoiserie of the country ignited his usual passion for history, arts and culture and this translated into creating patterns that strongly resembles carvings onto silhouettes typical to French couture.

Shortly recounting his beginnings in the fashion industry when his penchant for drawing dress patterns dawned at

age 7, Cary was hired as a teenager to sketch for a ready-to-wear company in the province then eventually decided to start his own business out of a tiny rented room. His work for an Arab couture house in the Middle East saw him sharpen his instincts and develop his masterful craftsmanship and returned home in 2004 in grand style after bagging the grand prize in that year’s Philippine Fashion and Design Competition.

This fully opened doors for him in the local fashion in-

dustry and he instantly became the talk of the town.

To date, he is heralded as the Master of Philippine Couture and is the favorite designer of many powerful women.

The Cary Santiago travelling exhibit at Abreeza Mall will be on display until November 12.

For inquiries and updates on Abreeza Mall news and events, contact (082) 321-9332. Stay updated by liking www.facebook. com/AbreezaMall and following @iloveabreezamall on Instagram.

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VEN without injured stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City made the latest chapter of its rivalry with Memphis look like many of the previous ones.

Oklahoma City’s Serge Ibaka missed what would have been a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer, and Memphis held on for a 91-89 win Friday night to remain unbeaten.

The Thunder won last season’s first-round playoff series 4-3, and four of the games went to overtime. The Grizzlies expected the same kind of game, even with the Thunder short-handed.

“It’s just the OKC-Memphis rivalry,” said Mike Conley, who led the Grizzlies with 20 points. “It’s always going to be close, no matter who’s out there.”

Conley’s 3-pointer with 38.3 seconds left gave Memphis the lead for good.

“It was a good look,” he said. “We moved the ball well that possession. It seemed like me and Courtney (Lee) were playing buddy ball there, trying to figure out who’s going to take the shot. We got a good look, and we just happened to stick to it and make it.”

Oklahoma City had a

chance to take the lead with 5.9 seconds remaining, but the Thunder were called for a five-second violation. Oklahoma City then fouled Lee, who made one of two free throws.

That gave the Thunder the ball, down two, with 2.4 seconds to go.

Ibaka’s shot from beyond the top of the key just missed.

“Serge put it up,” teammate Reggie Jackson said.

“From where I was it looked like it had a good chance. Unfortunately, it didn’t go in.”

Lee scored 17 points and Zach Randolph added 16 for the Grizzlies (6-0).

Jackson had 22 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Jeremy Lamb scored 17 points, Ibaka scored 16 and Steven Adams added 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Thunder (1-5).

Memphis led 49-40 at halftime, then scored the first four points of the second half before the Thunder called a timeout.

Oklahoma City charged back when Ibaka and Jackson hit back-to-back 3s to cut Memphis’ lead to two and get the crowd back into the game.

Memphis took a 66-62 lead into the fourth quarter.

The Grizzlies began the final period on an 8-3 run

to pull ahead 74-65, but a two-handed jam by Ibaka cut it to 78-76 with just more than 5 minutes to play. Lamb hit a 3-pointer that tied it with just over 4 minutes remaining.

That’s when Memphis’ experience kicked in.

“Fortunately, we’re a team that doesn’t win by a lot of points,” Conley said. “Big wins are 10, 11 points for us.

So we’re used to playing in late-game situations — being down two, being down one, going down to the last minute.”__ TIP-INS Grizzlies: Memphis committed only three turnovers in the first half. ... Leading scorer Marc Gasol was held to two points on 1-for-5 shooting in the first half. He finished with eight. ... Memphis made 14 of 17 free throws, while Oklahoma City hit just 3 of 11.

Thunder: Lamb played for the first time this season after missing the first five games with a lower back strain. ... The Thunder announced earlier in the day that they signed G Ish Smith.

He entered with 4:14 left in the second quarter and played 5 minutes. ... Lance Thomas, a training camp invitee, got his second start.

SLAM. Tony Allen of the Memphis Grizzlies slams one in against Oklahoma Thunder.

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DON’T BITE. Rookie Kevon Alas of Talk ‘NText gets a not so sweet bite from LA Revilla of Kia in their PBA Philippine Cup match won by TNT. Nuki Sabio

ECOMING a father has not affected Novak Djokovic’s drive and motivation.

The top-ranked Serb won his 20th Masters title in Paris last week in his first tournament since the birth of his baby boy, Stefan. Childcare duties have not lessened his desire to finish the year as the world’s top-ranked player for the third time.

Djokovic is also trying to become the first player to win three straight ATP Finals since Ivan Lendl in 1985-87 when the action starts on Sunday in London.

“Of course certain things change, psychologically, but when you are playing for someone, someone who is your son, of course it’s an extra motivation, Djokovic said.

“My wife and I had the blessing of becoming parents recently and this is the most beautiful thing you can experience. The first tournament after that happened was in Paris, and I won without dropping a set. We should be making more kids I guess.”

Unbeaten in 27 matches on indoor courts, Djokovic took a big step toward finishing the year at the top by extending his lead over Roger Federer to 1,310 points in Paris.

A potential 1,500 points are on offer in London and Federer, who will also have the opportunity to earn some extra points in Switzerland’s Davis Cup final against France later this month, still has an outside chance of pipping the Serb.

But the Djokovic has been playing superbly recently and has every reason to believe he will withstand Federer’s late charge.

“Obviously, there are some matches I wish I played better this year,” the Wimbledon champion said.

“But now I’m in a good position fighting for No. 1. I won this tournament two years in a row, I believe I can do well again this year.”

Djokovic said he will make some adjustments to his schedule next season to juggle his professional calendar with his new family obligations.

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3 FORE TREE. Organizers from Green Tee.Org (l-r) Jerico Bajo, Wendell Adlao, Alejandro So and Bryan Davila announce the 3 Fore Tree golf tournament during the Fast Fridays media forum at the Archipelago 7107 by Barrio Fiesta at SM Lanang Premier. Lean Daval Jr.

HE second edition of the 3 Fore Tree golf tournament will tee off on November 14-15 at the Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club.

Wendell Adlao of the organizing Green Tee.Org announced the staging of the unique tournament during the Fast Fridays media forum at Archipelago 7107 by Barrio Fiesta at SM Lanang Premier on Friday.

According to Adlao, the tournament is both an individual and team format with the individual competition held on November 14 and the Team competition on November 15. Registration Fee is P12,000 for a team of three for the two-day golfing event.

Adlao, who was joined in the forum by fellow organizers Jerico Bajo, Alejandro So and Brian Davila, also said that part of the proceeds of the tournament will go to their tree-planting project

for the Davao watershed. At the moment, the group has already planted an area of 5,000 hectares. The aim is to plant one million trees.

The individual play will be a Modified Stableford scoring format with two mulligans spread on front and back nines.

The team competition will be a Modified Scramble format with three players suiting up for a team with the best ball counting as the team’s score on every hole.

Each player shall have a mandatory six tee shots for the round spread over the front and back nines (three each). The player who makes the tee shot cannot hit the ball thereafter and only the remaining two teammates can hit alternately until they hole out.

Prizes for the hole-inone includes a brand new Toyota Wigo car, Honda motorcycles and a Mizuno golf set. (NJB)

Rody Duterte capped his early explosion with a corner trey to end the first two period with CMO leading by 13, 45 – 32.

Emanuel Montalban chipped in 11 and three other players – Dindo Pastor, Deogracias Campo and Ricky Barsalote – provided sizeable contribution for CMO

which was never threatened in the entire second half.

The Jailmen failed to redeem themselves after the morale-deflating first half to absorb their first loss in two starts.

Aside from Abraham Campomanes who had 12 points, No other Jailmen scored in double digit.

Pacquiao-Algieri on Contrasting results for CMO, BFP SKY pay-per-view C T HE Philippines’ Living Boxing Legend Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao will defend his WBO Welterweight Championship title against Huntington New York’s undefeated WBO Light Welterweight Champion, Chris Algieri, on November 23, Sunday, at the Venetian Macao’s Cotai Arena, airing at 8am (Philippine Standard Time).

Opinions about the Pacquiao vs. Algieri match is as diverse as the fighters in this card, featuring boxers from different countries. At one end, boxing afficionados feel that Algieri has no chance against Pac-Man, given the Filipino Legend’s experience, fighting style, and elite status. Some say Pacquiao may have a difficult time winning because his athletic energies are spread thin since his recent debut as basketball team owner-player. But whatever the final outcome, we’re sure to see a great fight between a boxing legend and a rising star.

The Pacquiao vs. Algieri fight is the main event of Hunger for Glory which also features numerous international boxing stars in its undercard. Ukraine’s Vasyl Lomachenko will have his first WBO featherweight title defense against Thailand’s Chonlatarn Piriyapinyo. Las Vegas’ Jessie Vargas will defend his WBA super lightweight title against Mexico’s Antonio De Marco. And in a 12-round elimination bout for the WBO flyweight world title, Guizhou China’s Zou Shiming will face Thailand’s Kwanpichit Onesongchaigym.

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ITY Mayor’s Office banked on the splendid first half performance of leading scorer Christopher “Bong” Go to carve out a 90 – 62 easy win at the expense of Bureau of Jail Management of Penology in the Mayor Rody Duterte and Vice Mayor Pulong Duterte – 12th AFP-PNP Basket-

ball Tournament on Thursday night at the Davao City Recreation Center.

Go racked up 19 of his team-high 29 points in the opening half as the CMO rode on the sizzling start to notch its second win in as many games.

The sweet-shooting executive assistant of Mayor

TOUGH DEFENSE. Beau Belga of Rain Or Shine is heavily guarded byBarako Bull’s Dave Marcelo in their PBA Philippine Cup match won by Rain Or Shine.

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SELLING LIKE HOTCAKES BATTLE ROYALE. The Meralco Bolts will rely on Gilas stalwarts Jarred Dillinger, Gary David and Dabawenyo center John Ferriols while Rain Or Shine will bank on Gilas members Paul Lee and Jeff Chan.

PBA organizers bare 85 percent of tickets already sold

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PBA IN DAVAO. Architects Hector Magno and Josephine Lu announce the staging of the PBA out of town game on November 15 during the Fast Fridays media forum at the Archipelago 7107 by Barrio Fiesta at SM Lanang Premier. Lean Daval Jr.

Slamfest, shootout as appetizers A

slam dunk contest and a three-point shootout will serve as the appetizer for the PBA out of town game in Davao City on November 15 at the USEP Gym. The twin competition will feature not PBA stars but local collegiate standouts who could well be future PBA players themselves.

Organizer Hector Magno

of Arki Quest said during the Fast Fridays media forum at Archipelago 7107 by Barrio Fiesta at SM Lanang Premier that the contest, which will start at 1:30 p.m., is aimed at providing exposure for local basketball talents aside from the entertainment side prior to the game between Rain Or Shine and Meralco Bolts at 4:30 p.m.

“Marami tayong magagaling na players pero konti lang ang napupunta sa PBA. Sana sa pamamagitan nito madiscover din ang mga players natin,” Magno said.

Serving as judges in the contest are PBA coaches Norman Black of Meralco and Yeng Guiao of Rain Or Shine.

Magno said the contes-

tants are handpicked from University of Mindanao, Ateneo de Davao University, Jose Maria College, John Paul College and Holy Cross of Davao College.

“These collegiate players will be competing for the slam dunk and three-point shooting contests while we are filling the venue,” said Magno.

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HOSE planning to watch the PBA out of town game in Davao City will have to grapple for the remaining 15% available tickets left.

This was bared yesterday

by Architect Hector Magno of the organizing Arki Quest during the Fast Fridays media forum at the Archipelago 7107 by Barrio Fiesta in SM Lanang Premier.

Magno said the tickets were selling fast since they started selling late October for the game between Rain Or Shine Elasto Painters and the Meralco Bolts on November 15 at the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) Gym in Obrero.

“Halos paubos na ang tickets. Kaya yung gusting manood mas mabuti na bumili na kayo ng ticket ngayon,” said Magno.

The ROS-Meralco match is a regular season game in the PBA Philippine Cup calendar and will be beamed live by TV5. Game starts at 4:30 p.m.

Bannering the Elasto Painters are Gilas Pilipinas standouts Gabe Norwood, Paul Lee, Jeff Chan and Beau Belga while the Bolts will also have Gilas shooting forward Gary David on their roster.

“It’s an interesting game dahil maraming Gilas players ditto,” Magno said.

The PBA tickets are priced from P1,800 for the best seats at ringside, P1,500

for courtside seats, P1000 for lower box, P800 for upper box and P600 for general admission.

Architect Josephine Lo said that anticipating last year’s turnout when the PBA game filled the venue for the simultaneous season opening, this year’s game will have numbered seats for orderly crowd control. A capacity crowd of 6,000 is expected to watch the much-anticipated PBA match.

Part of the proceeds of the PBA game will go to the completion of a kindergarten school building for Matigsalog children in Salumay.

The PBA entourage will arrive beginning November 13 with the Meralco Bolts expected to arrive at 10:30 a.m. from Manila. They will hold a practice at the USEP Gym at 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on November 13 and 14 and a shootaround in the morning of November 15.

The Elasto Painters will arrive November 14 at 10:30 a.m. and will plunge into practice at 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. They will also hold a shooting practice in the morning of November 15.

“There will also be mall visits so people can catch a glimpse of the PBA stars,” said Magno. The two teams are expected to make appearances at the SM City Davao, Gaisano Mall, Abreeza Mall and SM Lanang Premier.