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WORLD CLASS MANGOES. A curious Governor Rodolfo del Rosario of Davao del Norte smells a ripe mango fruit from the agri booth of Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) during yesterday’s opening of the Agri Industry Expo which is part of the week-long celebration of the 47th Araw ng Davao del Norte “Kadagayaan” Festival 2014 at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex. Lean Daval Jr.

FELONIA NOT MISSING Alleged brains in King murder now in Crame, not under restrictive custody By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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ACKED Police Regional Intelligence Unit chef Supt. Leonardo Felonia, the alleged mastermind in the killing of billionaire hotel chain owner Richard King, is not in hiding nor missing, his lawyer said.

SUSPECTS’ ARTIST SKETCHES. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 11 director lawyer Dante Guirren examines the artist sketches of the suspects in the killing of Mayor Reynaldo Navarro of Laak as the agency conducts a parallel investigation on the case. Lean Daval Jr.

Lawyer Caesar S. Europa, Felonia’s counsel in the murder case slapped on the police official, told Edge Davao in an interview yesterday, that his client is now in Manila after he was called to report to his mother unit in the Intelligence Group at Camp Crame. Felonia was relieved as RIU11 head following the filing of murder charges against him for the killing of King, a Cebu-based hotelier who owns two establishments in Davao City.

Europa said that it standard operating procedure under the PNP that after an official is recalled from a certain unit, he will automatically report back to his mother unit. Europa also clarified that Felonia is not placed under restrictive custody in Camp Crame and he is free to go wherever he wants. As of this writing, Felonia has not received any subpoena to answer the charges filed against him from the City Prosecutors’ Office. Europa

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assured that Felonia will be back in Davao City anytime when necessary in the development of the case. Europa also quashed reports reportedly circulating over some local television and radio broadcasts and newspaper reports (not in the Edge Davao) that the RIU head was placed in restrictive custody in Manila. He hinted that the information could be circulated by some police officers who harbor bitterness over his

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NATIVE PRODUCTS. Market shoppers browse through an array of native fans (abaniko) on display in a native products outlet at Agdao Public Market in Davao City yesterday. The Office of the City Economic Enterprises led by lawyer Jhopee Avanceña ordered the closure of stalls in Davao City public markets for failure to pay rent. Lean Daval Jr.

Probe on unscrupulous testing centers pushed S ENATOR Bam Aquino has filed a resolution investigating reports that some emission testing centers engage in illegal activities such as non-appearance scheme or ghost testing of motor vehicles in exchange for additional fees. “There had been reports that the private and public emission testing centers in LTO are remiss in their duties in properly implementing the law through the issuance of false emission compliance certificates (ECCs),” Aquino said. Aquino said investigation should focus on the efficiency of emission testing centers in the issuance of ECC as one of the basic requirements of the Land Transportation Office before a vehicle is processed for renewal registration. Aquino said illegal activities by some testing centers defeat the purpose of Republic Act 9749 or the Philippine Clean Air Act, which was passed in 1999 to maintain the quality of air and protect human life from the dangers of air pollution. Under the Clean Air Act, a National Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program has been established to promote the efficient and safe operation of motor vehicles and ensure the reduction of emissions from motor vehicles. As part of the program, vehicles are required to undergo inspection and maintenance program as

a requisite for renewal of registration and mandatory inspection to determine compliance with the in-use emission standards. “The national government should be able to provide a quick systematic solution to the proliferation of these false ECCs in order to promote overall motor vehicle safety and prescribe an intensive convergence program towards the full implementation of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999,” Aquino said. Aquino said continuing increase in motor vehicles, lack of mass public transit system, and worsening traffic conditions further contribute to increasing air pollution. “Needless to state, all motor vehicles (MV) must comply with exhaust emission standards prior to registration and operation in public highways,” he said. With the increasing air pollution, the Philippines is now ranked 114th in the recent Environmental Performance Index (EPI) report released by Yale University in terms of environmental performance of a state’s policies In terms of air quality, the Philippines ranked 85th and 110th in health impacts. According to latest data from the Department of Health (DOH), 60 percent of lung cancer cases and other respiratory related diseases in the Philippines are because of air pollution. [PNA]

Ordinance mulled for control in refilling of butane canister By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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HE multi-agency task force created by Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte is eyeing to come up with formal recommendation on the enactment of local ordinance that will regulate the illegal refilling of butane canister, an official said. “Dili na nato gusto mahitabo balik tong fire incident in Barangay 23-C that is believed to caused by an explosion of butane canister refilled with LPG gas,”City assistant adminis-

trator Atty. Tristan Dwight P. Domingo said yesterday. Duterte issued Executive Order No. 23 dated May 9 creating a multi-agency task force that will regulate and ensure safe practices of persons and entities handling and/or engage in business involving flammable and dangerous chemicals and other hazardous and toxic substance. The task force is mandated to formulate and recommend possible ini-

tiatives and ordinances relating to the matter. “One of the primary reasons na giform ni mayor ang task force is that if the team sees a necessity of enacting a local ordinance to initially address this matter in our city, then they can recommend” he said. However, Domingo said that there will be a hindrance along the way if an ordinance will be pushed as there is no mechanism to will determine whether a butane canister is refilled

or not. “We have already consulted DTI (Department of Trade and Industry), DOST (Department of Science and Technology), and DOE (Department of Energy), but they don’t have mechanism to properly police or regulate it [selling of refilled butane canister],” he said. DTI officer-in-charge Robert W. Barlis affirmed that refilling butane with LPG gas is not safe, adding

Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said during a press briefing. “To put it simply, dinrowing lang nila ‘yon. Lahat naman ng drawing na ‘yan ay na-supersede na ng UN Convention on the Law of the Sea,” Coloma added. The new map shows that China’s territory is closer to the land mass of the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam, which are all claimants to islands

and reefs in the South China Sea. He said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has already made a statement concerning the matter.“Nagpahiwatig na po ang ating Department of Foreign Affairs at ‘yan din naman ang posisyon natin doon sa buong usapin hinggil diyan. Iyan din ang posisyon ng iba’t ibang mga bansa na mayroong claims to maritime entitlements

in the South China Sea or West Philippine Sea, na hindi naman puwedeng ibatay sa drawing,” said Coloma. He reiterated President Benigno S. Aquino III’s position that the maritime dispute should be resolved peacefully. “Kaya patuloy pa rin ang ating paghahanap ng pangmatagalang solusyon na hahantong sa kaayusan at katahimikan sa buong rehiyon,” said Coloma. [PNA]

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China’s new official map violates international law, says Palace

HINA’S newly unveiled official map, which includes an expanded claim in the South China Sea, violates the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), a Palace official said on Thursday. China appears to have extended its maritime claims from the original nine-dash line to a ten-dash line, Presidential Communications Operations Office

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

AEON TOWERS

Moving right on schedule By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO

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ONSTRUCTION of the much-anticipated “King of Davao skies” Aeon Towers is moving according to schedule with 99 percent of Contract Package 1 reported as of end of May. Contract Package 1 consists of Bored Pile and Diaphragm Wall works. Overall, the current project accomplishment is circa 17.5% of the total project cost, according to Campbell and Associates which handles the portion of the project. Aeon Towers is an ambitious mixed use development project by homegrown developer FTC Group of Companies. When completed, the 33-level property will become Mindanao’s tallest building. The 99 percent completion of Contract Package 1 culminates the initial stage of the project. Last April, the completion rate was reported at 95 percent. Last week, the chipping of Diaphragm Wall panels was reported at 100 percent complete. Chipping of Diaphragm Wall panels commenced in the last two

days of the previous month and is currently at 44.41% (124.8 Lm) of the total perimeter. Cast Capping Beams on the Diaphragm Wall meantime is 76.94% (216.94 Lm) as of the last week of May while installation and concreting of Planted Columns incorporated within the capping beams is likewise reported at 100 percent complete in the middle of the third week. The FTC reported that operation on site remains at 24 hours to ensure that the project is way within its schedule. Continued coordination with LGU, DPWH, Davao Light and other private companies is also being implemented. Regular design coordination meeting with all Manila consultants is also being held. The project is seen to be completed by 2016.

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Davao del Norte marks ‘Kadagayaan’Festival By VANNAH S. ANG

HE province of Davao del Norte is famous for its culture, tourism and abundance in agriculture which attract tourists and business players who are no engaged into agriculture, mining, forestry, commercial fishing and other industries. To showcase the ingenuity, competence and expertise of Dabaonons who utilize their agricultural blessings into marketable products, Davao del Norte yesterday celebrated the Kadagayaan Festival during the 47th Araw ng Davao del Norte with the theme “Rootedness, Relevance, and Resiliency: A Harvest of Dabaonon’s Pride and Imagination.”

Kadagayaan, derived from the common parlance “dagaya”, means abundant or bountiful. In the early 2000s, it was a term used to coin the agri-trade fair that is regularly conducted by the province of Davao del Norte in celebration of its founding anniversary. The festival is steadily gaining ground as it is now referred as the cultural event showcasing the Dabaonon’s culture and tradition. Hundreds of Dabaonons united in thanksgiving for bountiful harvests. Davao del Norte Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario declared the formal opening of the Kadagayaan Festival

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DEMONSTRATION. These ladies from Panabo City demonstrate the correct procedure of fish deboning during yesterday’s opening of the Agri Industry Expo which is part of the week-long celebration of the 47th Araw ng Davao del Norte “Kadagayaan” Festival 2014 at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex. Lean Daval Jr.

Minors used as drug couriers By CHENEEN R. CAPON

DBM releases P554.4-M tourism campaign fund T

N line with the government’s efforts at elevating the Philippines as one of the top tourist destinations in the world, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P554.4 million to the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) for the implementation of its marketing and promotional activities. DBM Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad said the funding will support the efforts of the TPB to highlight the country’s products, landmark destinations and services, with the end goal of increasing tourism arrivals and investments to 10 million tourists by 2016. “We’re already seeing more foreign tourists flocking to the country, and the local tourism industry is now at its most vibrant.

This latest release supports our efforts to bring more visitors into the country,” said Abad in a statement. While broadening the government’s tourism campaign will certainly be a major component in the country’s marketing efforts, Abad said, “the fact that the country has so many to offer to both our domestic and foreign tourists is a definite advantage.” “Further improving our growing tourism industry will help create more business opportunities and generate more jobs in tourism-oriented communities. This will in turn complement our other efforts in pursuing our bigger goals of economic expansion and inclusive growth,” he added. Of the P554.4-million

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HREE minors who are believed to be being used as drug couriers by a certain “Malik” aka “Dragon” were rescued in two separate buy-bust operations in Davao City last Tuesday. In a press statement, Eastern Mindanao Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit (CIDG) re-

gional chief Sr. Supt Joel C. Pernito said that the ages of the rescued minors ranged from 9 to 11 years old, two of whom are siblings. The first operation was conducted at around 8:00 p.m. last Tuesday inside a fast food chain, at SM City Mall wherein CIDG rescued the first two

minors who are siblings. The elements of CIDG confiscated a plastic bag with more or less 25 grams of suspected shabu with Dangerous Drug Board Value (DDBV) of P150, 000, after a police officer acted as buyer. Investigation revealed that continuous transaction with “Malik” led to a

follow-up operation 45 minutes after the first operation on the same day which happened in front of Panadero Bakeshop, Piapi Boulevard, Barangay 21-C, Davao City. The second operation resulted to the rescue of the third minor who was carrying another more or

the “I-Speak” media forum yesterday that of the 46 total booths available, 31 were already reserved. Various Davao-based SMEs are expected to attend the four-day exhibit. Prior to the expo, there will a MSME food fair at SP Lobby on July 7 to 11, wherein MSMEs will receive trainings on the same area.

Both activities are spearheaded by DCCCII and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Among the trainings to be provided to entrepreneurs during the food fair are: “How to register your business to Business Bureau”; “How to avail of incentives under the Davao City Investment and Promotion Center”; “Business

Planning” and “Basic taxation”. There will be also training on franchising and food entrepreneurship during the five-day fair. The basis of the MSME Week celebration is the Proclamation No. 6, series of 2012 which was signed last June 2, 2012. It pro-

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P3-M income eyed in MSME Week

P3-MILLION income is being targeted during the Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSME) Week expo slated on July 28- 31 at Abreeza Mall, a huge increase from the P1 million generated last year. Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII) president Antonio dela Cruz said during

LPA to bring rains over Visayas, Mindanao area

RICE CLIMBER. A young boy boastfully scales a pile of sacks of rice seemingly imitating a rock climber at Agdao Public Market in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

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XPECT infrequent heavy rains over the parts of Visayas and Mindanao on Thursday due to low pressure area (LPA) hovering the Eastern Visayas, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). PAGASA said that as of 4 a.m. the LPA was estimated based on all available data at 390 km east of Borongan, Eastern Samar (11.3ºN, 129.3ºE). PAGASA weather forecaster Samuel Duran said

the LPA has 50-50 chance to intensify into tropical cyclone as the agency continues monitor it. Once it intensified into tropical cyclone it will be locally name “Florita”, the sixth tropical depression for this year. Due to the LPA enhancing the southwest monsoon, the Visayas, the regions of Bicol, Caraga and Northern Mindanao will have cloudy skies with moderate to occasionally heavy rains and thunderstorms which may trigger

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Villar’s Vista Land launches Lessandra General Santos By GREGORIO G. DELIGERO

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ILLAR-OWNED Vista Land formally launches today its newest project in Mindanao, the Lessandra General Santos, a Caribbean-inspired community which offers reasonably-priced houses that come with modern amenities normally not found in other subdivisions within the same price range. The five-hectare prime development is located in Barangay San Isidro, General Santos City offering

571 units for house models Sara, Reana and Margarita with price ranging from P985,000 to P1 million. The gated community features a 24-hour security, tree lined road network, complete electrical facilities and underground drainage system. “It is a residential enclave that gives you privacy and exclusivity and allows you to feel the vibrancy of city living, yet clamour for a quiet and natural home

environment where you can achieve a balance between live, work and play,” said Ivy Ressa Provido, Camella General Santos. She said that the new community is purposely planned with proper spacing and layout characterized by Vista Land’s trademark: a balanced combination of style, functionality, convenience and security. “It has ample allocation for outdoor features, landscaped gardens, parks

SHOWCASE. Governor Rodolfo del Rosario of Davao del Norte, together with his wife, Milagros, and son, Rep. Anthony del Rosario of the 1st District of Davao del Norte, goes around the exhibit area of the Agri Industry Expo to check out the different products showcased by the 11 towns under the province during yesterday’s opening of the week-long celebration of the 47th Araw ng Davao del Norte “Kadagayaan” Festival 2014 at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex. Lean Daval Jr.

Gov’t posts P11.8 B surplus in May ‘14

HE Philippine government continues to post fiscal surpluses with the May 2014 amounting to P11.8 billion. The Department of Finance (DOF), in a report Thursday, said the budget surplus in the fifth month this year is a reversal compared to the P13.16 billion deficit same period last year. Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, in a statement, said the government’s overall revenue performance posted significant improvements. “This signifies the third straight month of double-digit year-on-year growth for total revenues and the fifth straight month for the Bureau of Customs. If we keep up this performance, we are on track to fund more crucial infrastructure projects, especially the three new ones recently approved by the NEDA Board,” he said. Total revenues in the fifth month this year

amounted to P172.23 billion, 12 percent higher than the P154.04 billion in May 2013. Of the total, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), which contributes about 70 percent of total tax collection chipped in P128.27 billion, 15 percent higher than yearago’s P111.9 billion. Also, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) shared in P28.81 billion, up by 11 percent from year-ago’s P25.93 billion. Expenditures, on the other hand, went down by four percent to P160.45 billion compared to yearago’s P167.2 billion. For the first five months this year, revenues totalled to P795.09 billion, 12 percent higher than the P708.37 billion. BIR’s contribution reached P549.09 billion, up nine percent from the P504.95 billion in endMay 2013. Collection of the BOC rose 20 percent to P146. P08 billion against the

P121.9 billion in the first five months of last year. Expenditures during the same five-month period reached P786.58 billion, five percent higher than the P751.2 billion same period year ago. Relatively, the government’s decision to borrow more from the domestic debt market against overseas as well as improvement in revenue collections, which in turn gave them more liquidity to fund its projects, enabled the government to save on interest payment. As of end-May 2014, interest payments accounted for 17.8 percent of expenditures, better than the 18.5 percent same period last year. Purisima said the government ”continues to show proactive liability management and promote the sustainability of its debt portfolio, as manifested by the decreasing share of interest payments to government spending.” [PNA]

and playgrounds. It has enough space for nature bonding and playtime,” Provido said. “It is developed to be the most practical solution to home ownership. It is well-planned, skillfully-crafted residential development designed by experts in the field of real estate,” she added. Subdivision amenities include the guardhouse, basketball court, land-

scaped parks, playgrounds and shuttle service. “Managed and maintained by a professional property management team, homebuyers can enjoy the comforts of simple but elegant and functional home while living in a happy community,” Provido said. She said that the fully-fenced gated community and the 24/7 security team which deploys

roving guards will give the residents a sense of safety. “Security is our priority,” she said. Provido said the company’s target market include the locally employed, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), investors and businessmen in SoCCCSarGen area, bank executives and middle to upper management officials of big companies.

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MRDP upgrades co-op’s banana flour processing T

HE 2-million mechanical drying facility is boosting the cooperative’s banana flour production in Kapalong, Davao del Norte. Banana flour is a by-product of Class “C” off-grade fresh bananas. Currently there is a high demand for banana flour as ingredient for catsup production as well as substitute for wheat flour. For five years now, the AMS Fresh Fruits Producers Cooperative (AMSEFFPCO), an agrarian reform beneficiaries had been producing banana flour on top of their regular fresh banana fruit production. “Ten percent of our fresh banana production are considered rejects or off-grade for not meeting the required standard size by our export market. Instead of dumping our bananas we utilized it as banana flour,” said Rizalie Calma, AMSEFFPCO project manager. She said their co-op

produces two types of flour, the feed grade for livestock and the other one as food grade for processing and as wheat flour substitute. “We used to produce 15 tons of feed grade flour per month and only five tons for food grade flour. The feed grade flour is priced at P8.00 per kilo while the food grade flour is priced as high as P18.00 - 20.00 per kilo” Calma said adding: “There is bigger income in food grade flour production but we cannot cope with demand as lack of better drying facilities limits us.” She said they have tried to produce food grade flour using the solar dryer but the volume is very low considering that it will take about two days to dry the chipped banana. Aside from low production, solar drying is not also recommended for food grade flour, as it is prone to contamination.

This mechanical drying facility shortens drying of chipped banana to only 3-4 hours as compared to conventional drying which could take 1-2 days. [Gian Enrique] The AMSEFFPCO has sought the assistance of their provincial government, which endorsed their proposal for a mechanical drying facility to the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP). MRDP is a special pro-

gram of the Department of Agriculture (DA-MRDP), which provides funding for people’s organizations and cooperatives to scaleup their livelihood projects into viable enterprise. The AMSEFFPCO’s has accessed P2-million from

MRDP’s Community Fund for Agricultural Development for expansion of their food grade flour processing. The said amount paved way for the construction of a drying facility, which include the building, mechanical drying unit, and

other needed equipment. “The mechanical drying unit is the most appropriate for production of food grade banana flour as it eliminates aflatoxin and bacterial contamination,” Calma said. [Noel T. Provido/DA-MRDP]

sis for granting investments under the new Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP). Participants from various provinces of Davao region

mapped out value chains for identified commodities which include coconut, abaca, mango, durian and cardaba banana. The intended end products are geonet for coconuts, abaca fiber for abaca, banana chips for banana and fresh fruits for mango and durian. Cacao has been identified as the region’s priority commodity under PRDP with Davao del Norte as pilot province. The industry players also identified key constraints and intervention strategies needed to boost market performance of the commodities. These include market linkage support, financing from government funding institutions (GFIs) and the construction of critical infrastructure support like farmto-market roads (FMRs). “We need to determine what the farmers need in order to provide the right

interventions. The conduct of the value chain analysis is an important entry point in the process of creating commodity investment plans,” said DA 11 assistant director FebeOrbe. She added that provincial core planning teams (PCPT) have been organized to assist in the process of consolidating the Provincial Commodity Investment Plans (PCIPs) before they are presented to LGUs. The workshop participants also looked at value chain governance and opportunities for firm-level upgrading which involves improving processes, products, functions and channels within the value chain. With the aim of creating a “win-win situation”, the workshop groups identified knowledge sharing and improved relationship between buyers, producers and suppliers to enhance quality of

products, enable value-added services and foster collaboration among key players. Consultation workshops will also be held in other regions following the Davao leg. The results of the consultations will significantly input the crafting of the PCIPs as basis for PRDP assistance. PRDP is a six-year program designed to establish the government platform for a modern, climate-smart and market-oriented agri-fishery sector. The Program is being implemented by the DA with funding assistance from the World Bank, national and local government units. The Program will partner with LGUs and the private sector in providing key infrastructure, facilities and technology to raise incomes, productivity and competitiveness in the countryside. [Jay M. Rosas/DA-MRDP]

LGUs, industry playersdraw up value chain maps for Region 11

ROUND 250 agriculture industry players including farmer groups and local government units gathered here last week to map out value chains of

priority commodities for Davao region. Value chain analysis is critical to the development of commodity investment plans, which will be the ba-

Key players of the regional banana sector discuss the industry’s value chain map during the recent stakeholders’consultation and value chain analysis workshop held in Davao City. Industry players and local government units mapped out value chains for abaca, coconut, mango, durian and banana. (Photo by Jay Rosas)

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In what appears to be another step toward resolving US government claims that Apple Inc. conspired with publishers to raise the price of electronic books, the company on Tuesday struck a deal with 30 state attorneys general who wanted more than $800 million in damages for their book-reading constituents. – BW June 19, 2014

The government will release some P6 billion for small irrigation projects nationwide by next week, the Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization (PAFSAM) said on Monday, adding that the specific projects to receive funding are yet to be determined.– Business World, June 24, 2014

A P2.606-trillion budget for 2015, which will include sizeable increases in funding for infrastructure, education, and social services, will be endorsed to President Benigno S.C. Aquino III in two weeks, a Cabinet official yesterday said.– Business World, June 24, 2014

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Why losing

t h g i e w matters most By GERRY T. ESTRERA

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BESITY affects people of all ages and all social groups,” declares the Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO). “It is already threatening the future well-being and longevity of many youths, as well as the economic prosperity of countries.” Obesity – the condition of a person having excessive weight for his/ her height, build, and age – may be common in industrialized countries but it has already invaded the developing countries. In fact, a few years back, the Philippines was ranked third as having the “fattest people” in Asia – after Malaysia and Singapore. At that time, about 500,000 Filipinos were classified as obese. That figure may not be startling but what is alarming is that some of these obese are still children. A study conducted by the International Obesity Taskforce revealed that 1.8 percent of boys and 0.8 percent of girls between the ages of six and 10 in the Philippines are overweight. If being overweight doesn’t seem all that bad, try this: Carry around an 8-kilogram of sugar, a 12-kilogram water jug, or a 40-kilogram backpack – all day, every day, for the rest of your life. See how your joints feel; check out your energy level. It’s not a great way to live. Dave Barry once said: “I recently had my annual physical examination, which I get once every seven years, and when the nurse weighed me, I was shocked to discover how much stronger the Earth’s gravitational pull has become since 1990.” It’s high time to lose weight. You don’t only feel yourself good, but these things will also happen: Clothes look better in you.

You can enjoy activities you like. You reduce the amount of medication that you take. And you make better impression among other people. But more importantly, your risk of having any of the following diseases is lessening: Coronary Heart Disease: “Coronary heart disease is caused by the buildup of plaque in the arteries to your heart,” notes the US National Institutes of Health. “This may also be called hardening of the arteries. Fatty material and other substances form a plaque build-up on the walls of your coronary arteries. The coronary arteries bring blood and oxygen to your heart. This buildup causes the arteries to get narrow. As a result, blood flow to the heart can slow down or stop.” The American Heart Association recognizes obesity as one of the major risk factors for coronary heart disease, a leading cause of heart attacks. According to the Framingham Heart Study, obesity increases an individual’s risk of heart failure from coronary heart disease by 104 percent. This is because obesity raises blood cholesterol and t r i g lyc e r i d e levels, which lead to more plaque buildup in the arteries. Also, obese individuals have less HDL cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol that combats plaque buildup, than individuals of an acceptable rate. Diabetes: One of every 5 Filipinos has diabetes. According to a 2008 National Nutri-

tion and Health Survey study, the biggest jump in the prevalence of diabetes happens between ages 40 and 49, especially among those who are overweight. “The lifestyle being followed by most Filipinos in this age group contributes to the risk factors associated with diabetes. The proliferation of different gadgets of communication and entertainment causes less physical activity. Meanwhile, work-related stress can lead to over-eating and result to overweight and obesity,” pointed out Dr. Monica Therese Cating-Cabral of the Philippine Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism. “We have been saying that diabetes is not a disease to be toyed with,” says Dr. Augusto D. Litonjua, president of the Philippine Center for Diabetes Education Foundation. “If left untreated, there may be serious consequences.” Unless diabetes is carefully regulated, it can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and foot disease. Cancer: According to US National Cancer Institute (NCI), oobesity is asso-

ciated with increased risks of the following cancer types, and possibly others as well: esophagus, pancreas, colon and rectum, breast (after menopause), endometrium (lining of the uterus), kidney, thyroid, and gallbladder. In the United States, a study done in 2007 showed that about 34,000 new cases of cancer in men (4 percent) and 50,500 in women (7 percent) were due to obesity. “The percentage of cases attributed to obesity varied widely for different cancer types but was as high as 40 percent for some cancers, particularly endometrial cancer and esophageal adenocarcinoma,” the NCI said. Gallstones: Often misspelled as gall stones, gallstones are stones that form in the gall (bile) within the gallbladder. (The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ just below the liver that stores the bile secreted by the liver.) The US National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse said that people who are obese, especially women, have in-

creased risk of developing gallstones. Obesity increases the amount of cholesterol in bile, which can cause stone formation. “Lots of times, gallstone don’t cause any problems at all,” says The Doctors Book of Home Remedies. “When gallstones do cause pain, it’s usually because one has gotten stuck in a duct, blocking the flow of bile. If that happens, you’ll have steady, severe pain in the upper abdomen that lasts at least 20 minutes but may continue up to four miserable hours.” Gout: Gout strikes like a bolt from the blue. Its excruciating, throbbing pain often hits at night, turning the skin red-hot and leaving the affected joint swollen and tender. Worse, an attack can last for days. Controlling your weight is crucial if you have gout. Results from a 52-year follow-up study published in 2010 at Boston University School of Medicine found that obesity is a leading risk factor for gout. Approximately 71 percent of people with gout are overweight and 14 percent are obese. In the past, g o u t w a s known as the “king’s disease” because it almost always afflicted the wellheeled. Aside f r o m Frankl i n , other famous people

who suffered from gout include Henry VIII, George IV, Charles V, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Immanuel Kant, Samuel Johnson, John Milton, Isaac Newton, Nostradamus, and Thomas Jefferson. Sleep apnea: According to sleep experts, there are three types of sleep apnea: obstructive, central, and mixed. Of the three, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common. Despite the difference in the root cause of each type, in all three, people with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times during the night and often for a minute or longer. “Individuals with the disorder often complain of morning headaches, constant fatigue, listlessness and moodiness,” Dr. Jeffrey Heit wrote in Health Guide. “They can fall asleep almost anywhere. These are the people who easily fall asleep watching television, a movie, or just sitting at a red light. More seriously, they can fall asleep while driving.” Dr. Heit says OSA is much more common in obese individuals. It is believed that the airway of the obese individual becomes obstructed by large tonsils, enlarged tongue and increased fat in the neck, all pressing on the airway when the pharyngeal (throat) muscles are relaxed with sleep. Now is the time to lose weight. As Jean Baudrillard puts it: “The obese is in a total delirium. For he is not only large, of a size opposed to normal morphology: he is larger than large. He no longer makes sense in some distinctive opposition, but in his excess, his redundancy.”

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EDITORIAL Be safe, than sorry

T’S rainy season again and we are experiencing sudden downpour every now and then. The floods too are back after the sweltering summer heat. Only this week, we experienced high waters in commonly flooded areas and for sure, this is not the wettest it could get yet. Along with the onset of the rainy season is the so-called flu season. It comes with the weather, so to speak. Hence, we also expect the rise of flu cases. And since classes are already in full swing in all levels, the most vulnerable to catching influenza are the students who had to brave rains whence they come whenever they are either going to school or returning home. We can only wish our young children are “water-proof” if such a term even applies. Since we cannot stop the rains from coming and the floods too because they have become commonplace, we can only get ourselves prepared and preventive.

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For starters, we need to be vaccinated from the flu virus. If you are not vaccinated yet, it’s time to visit the doctor and get that flu shot. We need to be prepared too anytime with medicines within our reach anytime and anywhere. It pays to pack some meds inside the bag just in case. Rain gear like umbrellas and rain coats are a must. Rubber boots too if you live in areas prone to flooding. Afterall, prevention is better than cure. Better to be safe than sorry. We learned that in elementary, didn’t we? Our government agencies should be ready for the rainy season too. Where floods and stormy weather are not remote, they must also be ready to come to the rescue in case the flooding gets worse. Safety, afterall, is everyone’s business. It begins in our own homes, and in ourselves. When we’re ready for all these, then we can sing in the rain. ANTONIO M. AJERO Editor in Chief

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OLITICAL DYNASTY, GOOD OR BAD? – It’s just appropriate to talk about politics considering that after an election in a Philippine setting winning or losing politicians immediately start to map out plans for the next elections. The country’s brand of politics is a persevering, vicious cycle. A good two and a half years before the May 2016 presidential elections, the possibility exists – an enduring feature of major powerful and influential clans in the political landscape. The looming scenario often raises this dominant question: “Do we have too little fresh political talents to contest top to bottom posts, leaving the affluent and influential political families to fill the gaps? Through the decades, the circle of powerful and moneyed political clans has widened and in election after election many of the same names appear as candidates – at least the same family names. Political parties come and go, but the filthy rich and prominent families that make them endure. The fixture continues to this day as the political scramble for juicy and lucrative posts would clearly show. For sure, things haven’t changed a bit – politically speaking. Congress, the traditional fortress of renowned political families refused to enact a doable anti-dynasty law and put this constitutional provision into effect. Several anti-dynasty bills have been drafted since the 80s, but none of them came close of being approved. But after the 1986 People Power bloodless revolt, the government of the late President Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino tried to put limits on the terms of elected officials could serve. Unfortunately, the restrictions are great only on paper, not so in practice. To this day, incumbents whose terms are about to expire evade them by fielding their spouses, children and seemingly end-

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less streams of other relatives to ensure that sensitive and profitable posts r e m a i n within the control of their clans. Political observers and critics therefore say that political dynasty is an obstacle of democratization. The Constitution itself recognized this when it included a provision that states, “The State shall grant equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibits political dynasties as may be defined by law.” In many parts of the country, the concentration of political and economic power that political families represent makes it harder for newcomers to join the playing field of both business and politics. They have an economic base – large chunks of industrial and agricultural lands and diverse businesses that fund their incursion into electoral politics. Not only do political clans acquire a strong taste for office, but their success give them a clear advantage in elections against less prestigious and lesser known rivals. The big clans possessed a great deal of influence and their political and business power feed on each other. The foundation of political families is based in power and wealth; the more wealth, the more power. That is precisely the reason why it is more difficult to dislodge members of such families from their posts. This time, even President Benigno Aquino III, himself part of a major political clan is deep into the game. Perhaps he has the most number of relatives hop-

ping into public office followed by Vice President Jejomar Binay whose son is currently a city mayor and two daughters serving as senator and representative not to mention several relatives holding sensitive posts in government. It’s not just the Aquino-Cojuangco clan. In central Cebu, for example, the Osmena families hold over public office for nearly a century followed by the Garcia and Rama clans. The Revillas and Remullas are dominant in the province of Cavite while Ilocos Sur remains the bailiwick of the Singsons. The Dimaporos and Gibranzas still lord over in Lanao del Norte while the Mangugudatos hold a tight grip of Maguindanao Province. Every province and city across the country has their own share of the political dynasty. It is widely known that the Duterte family is still the name to reckon with in Davao City, so with the Del Rosarios, Lagdameos and Floirendos in Davao del Norte, and Uys and Zamoras in Compostela Province. Why are so many of them disputing family affairs? Well, I could still vividly remember a renowned member of a big filthy rich political family who insists that “they are not a dynasty, but there are just too many of them seeking office.” Another equally prominent politician blames “the lack of real two-party system” resulting to the near monopoly of the political pursuits by well-off and dominant political clans. Furthermore, some of them agree imparting political families “do not inflict themselves on people,” which other colleagues compliment. “Rather it is the people who make the choice” and they just have fewer choices. Now back to the question: “Are dominant clans good or bad for politics? Well, maybe the voters’ answer is as good or as bad depending on whom they were talking to.

bombastic and arrogant harangue blaming your political enemies for your misfortune. Know the meaning of humility. Be humble, and you’ll win the people to your side. There is greatness in humility. Remember the classic novel The Three Musketeers by French author Alexandre Dumas? Published in 1843, it has been acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest literary masterpieces. The novel is about three master swordsmen --- Athos, Porthos and Aramis. They became friends with a provincial guy who went down to the city

(Paris) to make name for himself. His name was D’Artagnan. The foursome conspired to gain the favor of King LOUIS XIII. Encountering all sorts of dangers and opposition, they eventually gained access to the palace and became part of the king’s elite guards. Two centuries to this day, we have the Philippine counterpart of the 3 Musketeers namely, Mang Johnny Enrile as Athos, who has the brains among the three; Jinggoy Estrada as Pothos, who is quick-tempered and emotional; and Bong Revilla as Aramis, who is God-fearing. Of course, Janet Napoles, who hails from that forsaken province of Basilan, is the Artagnan, who rubbed elbows with the high and mighty society. CHOICE QUOTE: The whole of government consists in the art of being honest. –THOMAS JEFFERSON.

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AM not afraid to go to jail. I have done nothing wrong. I will rise again. – SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA JR. I have not received kickbacks from my PDAF. I have not received a single centavo from Janet Lim Napoles. –SEN. JINGGOY ESTRADA. I am not a thief. I will face my accusers in court. –SE. JUAN PONCE ENRILE. Gentlemen, please calm down. Don’t panic. You will have your day in court. It’s not the end of the world for you. It’s just the end of your political career. Life will go on for the Filipino people who, perhaps, would be better off without you holding a high political office. You don’t acquit yourselves by delivering privilege speeches proclaiming innocence. It’s the court that will acquit you, not your supporters, followers and admirers. You cannot win or get sympathy by

Beauty, satisfaction, happiness as aspects of governance WORM’S EYEVIEW BY MANNY VALDEHUESA

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N terms of beauty and satisfaction, how would you rate your barangay? Does it inspire or attract people to live in it? Are the residents happy about their neighborhood? Do they love or dislike its surroundings? Rarely if at all are these questions asked about one’s community. But in fact aesthetics, appearance, or atmosphere matter to a lot of people. Whether the surroundings are conducive to peaceful, secure, pleasant living are factors in their decision to move in or out of a given community. That’s why elegant, well-tended village subdivisions quickly fill up with new residents who are on the lookout for nice, orderly neighborhoods. What’s curious is that for the most part, it’s private developers who go out of their way to build pleasant communities, not public officials. The latter seem to view beauty or aesthetics as irrelevant to governance or the public service. It doesn’t bother them to see unsightly surroundings, makeshift structures, or shabby neighborhoods in their jurisdiction. Yet they are the very people who are charged with maintaining neighborhoods, freeing these of garbage, keeping them in good order, and generally assure a pleasant, healthy atmosphere for everyone, resident or visitor. Keeping people happy and satisfied with their environment is in fact an important task of public administration. It has a qualitative impact on public perception, positive or negative. Note that among the marks of bad governance is a poor standard of service and maintenance, neglect of surroundings or the environment, tolerating unsightly neighborhoods—which in turn cause bad feelings in people. One indicator of a community’s pleasantness or likeability is the extent to which its residents would wish to stay put in it or to leave it. A neat community—well-arranged, orderly, and clean—inspires people to reside in it. Poorly maintained or disorderly communities repel or discourage others to live in them. That being the case, it would be so good if the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) would take account of beauty, satisfaction, or happiness as factors in assessing local governance. It is bad enough that poverty is pervasive, that so many citizens live under subhuman conditions; it’s worse that they have to make do with disorderly, shabby barangays that are hard-to-love and easy to dislike. One has but to walk around parts of the barangay where squatters, slums, and filthy canals lay neglected. Such smelly, cluttered, or disorderly neighborhoods are a disgrace to the jurisdiction. It is in them that there’s so much to dislike in our communities. If we want people to like or love our community, it ought to be lovely. That’s what a British statesman once said about his country and it is notable that the British government and people do make it a point to keep their surroundings lovely and pleasant.

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Felonia...FFROM 1 client for reasons he did not elaborate. In a statement from Philippine National Police (PNP) Facebook page, Felonia has since been relieved from post in Davao City and recalled to his mother unit at the Intelligence Group Headquarters in Camp Crame to assure his availability to face investigation. Meanwhile, the Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) Richard L. King has confirmed published report that the case of slain hotel magnate is considered solve. SITG “King” spokesperson Chief Inspector Jed Clamor said that that the case is considered solved considering that charges were already filed against Felonia and the three suspects—Paul Dave Labang and brothers Rodel and Rommel Dela Cerna—who confessed to the crime. “Solved siya because (ang kaning crime man gud nato is murder) the persons directly involved sa pagpatay gyud... Nadakpan nato... And nag angkon pud na sila ang nagpatay,” he said. Despite the declaration, Clamor said the SITG will still continue the investigation since they only have in their custody Labang and the Dela Cerna brothers. Labang admitted to being the triggerman while Rodel served as driver of the getaway motorcycle and Rommel as the lookout. Clamor said that the

Ordinance...FFROM 2 SITG has yet to establish the connection between Felonia and King and how the RIU chief was dragged into the crime. He said that the only information that the SITG had are the sworn statements of the suspects pointing to Felonia as their alleged mastermind. Earlier, Europa, said that his client does not have any close relationship with the victim. Based on the statement from the PNP statement, the SITG was able to establish the following elements of crime: business and hatred as motive; motorcycle-riding gunman as the means of commission, and vulnerability of victim while attending a scheduled business function as opportunity. It is stated the task group started a case buildup operations with a background investigation of the business interests of the victim as owner and proprietor of Vital C and Crown Regency Hotel, including his alleged personal relationship with a business partner in a construction venture in Boracay Island. The statement said that investigators took note of internal conflicts within the victim’s business ventures, particularly over the alleged mismanagement of one of his coowned companies that has resulted in losses estimated at P150-million.

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that even manufacturers put warning on the packaging of the canister because there is no international standard that can be adopted locally. “Two years ago, DTI issued advisory warning consumers from refilling butane because it is not safe,” Barlis said. Because of the lack of

the mechanism, Domingo said that sellers can claim that what they are selling is new and not refilled. “Frankly speaking, we cannot determine whether it is refilled or dili, although makita nimo na refilled na, legally speaking, there’s no way of proving it. There’s no way na you can say na daan ni ang lata, what if

daan lang ni kay na store ang lata sa kadaghan nilang stock,” the assistant city administrator said. The multi-agency task force is comprised of the city mayor as the chair and the city administrator as the co-chair. The members are heads of the City Legal Office, Bureau of Fire Protection,

Philippine National Police, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Energy, Business Bureau, Land Transportation Office, Traffic Management Center, City Health Office, City Information Office, City Environment and Natural Resources Office, and Public Security and Safety Communications Center.

flash floods and landslides. He said Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon provinces), Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan), and the rest of Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with light to

moderate rains and thunderstorms. The rest of Luzon including Metro Manila will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Duran said the LPA which is moving towards

Bicol in northwest direction is expected to bring rains in most parts of Luzon including Metro Manila in the coming days. In its advisory, PAGASA said moderate to strong winds coming from the southwest will prevail over

Luzon and its coastal waters will be moderate to rough. Light to moderate winds blowing from the southwest to west will prevail over Visayas and Mindanao with slight to moderate seas. [PNA]

claims the second week of July and every year as MSME week in the city. To support the advocacy of strengthening MSME in the city, the city

government of Davao approved Executive order no.4, series of 2012 last January 9 of this year, creating and constituting the Davao City MSME Devel-

opment Council that will strengthen the promotion, growth and development of MSME. DTI officer in charge Robert W. Barlis said that

based on the record of Business Bureau, there are about 30,000 MSME or 95 percent of total registered business establishments in the city. [CRC]

fund release, the DBM chief said some P429.4 million will be charged against the Tourism Promotions Board Fund under the Special Account in the General Fund to cover the first quarter operating requirements of the TPB. “The remaining P125

million is part of the promotions board’s regular subsidy and will be utilized for its second quarter funding needs,” he said. Part of the TPB’s promotional activities include organizing the country’s participation in trade and consumer fairs and other

related exhibitions and events. TPB would also conduct invitational and familiarization programs for wholesalers, retailers, members of the media, and other influential groups and individuals to promote awareness and

create a demand for the Philippine tourist destinations. It would also roll out various multi-media campaigns to attract more international visitors and local tourists to visit and experience Filipino hospitality. [PNA]

and the Tourism Fair and Agri Aqua Industrial Expo at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex. “The entire week-long celebration is showcased to enrich our learning of our province today; on our rootedness, relevance, and resiliency. This is the only time to see all eight municipalities and three component cities altogether put on the best

show of their pride and imagination to draw out a memorable anniversary celebration and Kadagayaan Festival. I enjoin all Dabaonons to join us in the celebration of this great harvest,” Del Rosario said. All activities in the festival focused on three aspects of the theme with the aim to establish the identity of the real Dabaonon, while demonstrat-

ing the industry competitiveness of the province in the global domain and at the same time displaying vitality and adaptability in meeting challenges of climate change. The Agri Aqua Industrial Expo was comprised of booths showcasing popular commodities from different municipalities of Davao del Norte like rice, corn, mango, rubber, vegetables, ca-

cao, durian, banana, fishery, livestock, oil palm and coffee. A budget of P4 million was used for invitation, restoration of venues, food and preparation for the festival. P/SSupt. Samuel Gadingan, Philippine National Police provincial director deployed 300 personnel to ensure the peace, order and safety of the people.

less 25 grams of suspected shabu with also the same street value of P150, 000. “It is quite alarming that illegal drug syndicates are now utilizing children to carry out their illegal activities,” Pernito said. “This is because they are capitalizing on the

legality that we cannot file charges against these children,” he added. Based on the recent City Peace and Order Council meeting, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte said that 30 percent of the criminal incidents in Davao City are perpetuated by minors.

The police confiscated from the rescued minors more or less 50 grams contained in a white plastic bag which is suspected to be methamphetamine hydrochloride, or shabu. Seized drug evidence were brought to Philippine Drug Enforce-

ment Agency (PDEA) 11 laboratory for forensic examination, while the minors are temporarily placed under the custody of Women and Children Desk officer of Sta. Ana Police Station for subsequent turn over to City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSSDO).

Ramirez said Davao City can participate in basketball, track and field, sepak takraw, beach volleyball and badminton. “Archery maybe we have, if they want,” Duterte said. Other events include

lawn bowls, futsal, football and pencak silat. Rozman and his entourage have been travelling around to promote the coming event. They also visited Palawan to lure more participants. Mindanao and Palawan

will compose the Philippine delegation while Indonesia is expected to send the most number of delegation in North Sulawesi, Gorontalo, Middle Sulawesi, South Sulawesi, South East Sulawesi, West Sulawesi, Middle Kalimantan, South Kali-

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The Brain Games: Word Brain Puzzle CHILL JILL

N this generation of computers it has always been a habit to make use of all sorts of gadgets when there’s a need to do research or just when we need to find out the meaning of a word or the explanation of things which are not familiar to us. We tend to rely on them as it becomes easier and accessible to everyone. For a change, this game app will be asking us some help to solve the puzzle it can never answer. Keep your mind in complete focus as the Word Brain Puzzle game challenges you to figure out the words that corresponds the clue. Find a 4-letter or 5-letter word.

You may also find the missing word in a quote and guess the picture that is shown to you with its corresponding number of letters to answer. This game is very easy to play because all you need to do is drag your finger over and combine the letters in the word pad to guess the word. You can also see your guess in preview to and use hints that are free to use in the game. This addictive game is currently adding more levels for each puzzle which makes it a lot more exciting. There are now more than 50 levels for the 4-letter word puzzle and a lot more for the Guess the Picture puzzle round. This game does not only give us a break from the daily grind but also stirs our brain to learn more words we’re not familiar with. It’s not just a past time but it an educational game as people are expected to get something out by just playing this game. So if you’re up to no good then why not stop

doing nothing and keep your brains busy all day? Word Brain Puzzle is that mental dose you need.

VID gamers may enjoy more quality time with their favorite games as they can now conveniently buy gaming credits with just a simple text message, send game credits as gifts to friends and even subscribe to daily or weekly transactions – all from the comfort of their homes. These groundbreaking features, touted as a first in the country, are possible through GameX, an online portal developed by wireless services leader Smart Communications, Inc.(Smart) that enables gamers to purchase game credits easily using their Smart, Sun Cellular and Talk ‘N Text load. With GameX, gaming aficionados could simply access the portal (https:// epins.gamex.ph) on their phone, tablet or PC, select the ePIN for their chosen game, and pay using their prepaid load or charge their transaction to their postpaid bill. Buy game credits via SMS “Now, even without going to the website, subscribers may buy game credits through a simple text message so they may upgrade their characters and boost their weapons much more

easily,” said Mellissa Limcaoco, head of Smart’s Innovation and Product Development Group. “This offers greater convenience to many gamers because they won’t need to put their virtual adventure on hold anymore whenever they run out of gaming credits. They no longer have to get out of their houses in search of reloadable cards, sacrificing their precious gaming time,” she said. With GameX, users who wish to avail of game credits simply have to text the designated keyword for the game publisher and game credit denomination (For example: GARENA<space>110) and send to 3161 (for Smart and TNT subscribers) or to 2354 (for Sun subscribers). This feature is available for games by Garena (Keyword: GARENA), Massive Gaming (MCOIN), Cherry Credits (CC), Cubizone (CUBITS), Level Up (LU), Friendster (FSCOINS), Apptivate (APPTIVATE or APP), Eclub (STEAM), Game Club (GC), MOL (MOL), Leadhope (CASH) and NBA (NBA). For the complete list of available denominations for each game publisher, please visit https://epins.

gamex.ph/help#page3. Send game credits as gift to friends On the other hand, the online portal now allows users to purchase game credits to pass to another Smart, Sun or TNT subscriber as a gift. “In introducing this feature, GameX takes into account the closely-knit social communities that are formed around gaming,” said Limcaoco. Users simply have to go to the GameX portal, choose their desired game and denomination and tick the ‘send as gift’ option to pass the game credits to another subscriber. Schedule purchase in daily or weekly subscription GameX also enables users to better manage their time and expenses by allowing them to buy gaming credits in daily or weekly subscriptions. “With this, users automatically get game credits on their phones based on their chosen frequency so they no longer have to go back to the portal every now and then. This enables them to budget their gaming expenses and manage their time spent on their favorite games,” noted Limcaoco.

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OOGLE set out Wednesday to expand its Android empire beyond smartphones to cars, watches and televisions. The technology titan laid out a sweeping Android vision at the opening of a sold-out developers conference in a keynote presentation streamed online to millions of people across the world. “We are beginning to evolve our platforms beyond mobile,” Android and Chrome teams chief Sundar Pichai said of how Google’s twin operating systems are being adapted to work with one another and with new types of computing hardware. Google’s goal, according to Pichai, is to have its

software serve be a foundation for applications, services or digital content delivered seamlessly across the increasingly diverse array of Internet-linked screens in people’s lives. A new LG G smart watch and a freshly-announced Gear Live smart watch by Samsung that both work with the “Android Wear” platform will be available at the online shop Google Play by the end of the day Wednesday, according to Pichai. On-stage demonstrations included ordering a pizza in seconds, fielding reminders and messages, and using voice commands on smart watches. An eagerly awaited Moto smart watch will

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METRO SOCIETY has been pushing the envelope to bring you unique features and pieces as well as the best that fashion has to offer in the first half of the year. This month, Metro Society presents its annual Home and Design issue, which opens with the very talented architect Conrad Onglao. Onglao’s portfolio is one that definitely speaks for itself. Over the years, he has developed a solid career and a steady group of clientele with his unique aesthetic that combines clean lines of modern architecture with themes of history and culture. In this month’s Metro Society, he is featured alongside his new muse, the captivating Zsa Zsa Padilla. Many were shocked to hear of this pairing earlier in the year, but theirs is truly a love story made for the silver screen—even similar to the romantic films she used to star in. In a feature on the couple, both Onglao and Padilla express how nice it is to have someone to come home to and to simply be with. Given that both are already so successful in their chosen fields and are passionate about the same things, career and family, the pairing is even more perfect. Apart from the feature on the architect and his new muse, Metro Society’s Home and Design issue would not be complete without the creative minds behind the most beautiful homes and buildings—both in the Philippines and beyond local shores. This year is all about celebrating nationally acclaimed talent, such as Jaya Ibrahim, Chris Noto, Lyndon Neri, and Jonathan Matti. All this and more can be found in Metro Society’s latest issue, available at all leading bookstores and magazine stands nationwide.

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Kapuso ‘kontrabidas’ take the spotlight Drama series wouldn’t be complete without the existence of kontrabidas, and when it comes to this type of characters onscreen, GMA Network has a bunch of good actresses who can do such roles. Leading the new breed of Kapuso kontrabidas are GMA Artist Center stars Chynna Ortaleza, Thea Tolentino, LJ Reyes, Rich Asuncion, Joanna Marie Tan, Vaness del Moral, and Charee Pineda. Enlisted to play the role of Celine Villanca in the comedy-drama series Dading is Chynna Ortaleza. In GMA Afternoon Prime’s latest offering, Chynna’s character is a privileged and possessive fiancée of Joemer (Benjamin Alves). Her evil pursuits involve preventing Joemer from reconciling with his former flame Beth (Glaiza de Castro) and bonding with their love child Precious (Zarah Mae Deligero). “Kumbaga, she invested so much in Joemer for him to be a decent person. Hindi siya papayag na basta na lang mawala sa kanya si Joemer,” says Chynna on the role. Thea Tolentino is Ashley Alcantara in The Half Sisters. Jealous of the attention her twin/half sister Diana Alcantara (Barbie Forteza) is getting from their mother, Ashley makes Diana’s life miserable. She makes sure she

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Thea Tolentino gets whatever she desires on her own terms. “Wala po akong problema sa pagiging kontrabida. Para po sa akin, naipapakita nito ang husay ko sa pag-arte. Eager din po akong matuto kung paano pa lalong kainisan ng viewers ang role ko,” shares Thea. Also taking the mean girl route are LJ Reyes, Rich Asuncion, and Joanna Marie Tan of the upcoming GMA Afternoon Prime soap, Yagit. Portraying the role of Flora Fabro is LJ Reyes. For Flora, money is everything. Being the poster girl

Chyna Ortaleza for greed, she will do anything to get instant cash. She has no regard for the poor children (Yagit), who she sees as good-for-nothing kids. “I’m very grateful to have been given the opportunity to take part in the remake of Yagit. At this point, comfortable na ako sa pagiging maldita sa projects ko,” LJ muses. These days, LJ is also busy doing mall tours for the nationwide audition for child actors who will topbill GMA’s upcoming series. Another Yagit tormentor is Rich Asuncion, who will give life to the role of Odette Patacsil. Odette is a social-climbing executive assistant of Donya Elena Guison (Raquel Villavicencio), Victor’s (James Blanco) mom. She will do whatever it takes to get the man of her dreams, Victor– even if it involves destroying Victor’s romantic relationship with Dolores Macabuhay (Yasmien Kurdi). Her wicked ways also include belittling Elisa, Victor’s daughter, who is a yagit. “Dahil sa roles na naibibigay sa akin, mas nahahasa ako. Mas nakikita ko kung ano ang kaya ko. I’ve also embraced playing the bad girl,” says Rich. Joanna Marie Tan is no stranger to being an anti-hero on-screen. After her stint in the remake of

Anna Karenina, Joanna Marie is slated to flex her acting muscles in Yagit, as Ivy Fabro. She too, will be one of the tormentors of the yagit in the said drama series. “Bully po ako sa mga yagit dito. Paiiralin ko nanaman ang pagiging maldita ko. This time, mga bata naman ang aapihin ko,” says Joanna Marie. More often than not, viewers root against Vaness del Moral’s small screen portrayals as a villainess, and by all means, she appreciates it. “Alam mo kasing effective ka ‘pag inis na inis na sa’yo ang viewers. So ‘yun lagi ang aim ko sa pagganap ko as kontrabida,” shares Vaness, who was part of the recently concluded primetime drama Rhodora X. Sharing the spotlight with other Kapuso kontrabidas is Charee Pineda. She played kontrabida for the first time in the primetime drama series Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas. Her acting prowess was also showcased in the afternoon prime drama The Borrowed Wife. “Refreshing para sa akin ang mag-portray ng kontrabida. Minsan pressured ako, pero dahil ‘yun sa gusto kong maging mahusay na kontrabida,” shares Charee. Off-cam, Charee fulfills her role as a 2ND District councilor of Valenzuela City.

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The Vagina Monologues Photo of the day to run on June 27 and 28 IN ANOTHER move asserting that the theater is not an art that is disconnected from the masses, the Women Studies and Resource Center is bringing to Davao award-winning play “The Vagina Monologues”. It will run twice daily on 27-28 of June 2014 at RSM Events Center of the Philippine Women’s College. The said NGO works with and for the tri-people women of Mindanao adapt the play to specifically depict their struggles. To be performed in Visayan dialect, the organizers hope to draw in audiences from various sectors of society. “It is not about putting ‘The Vagina Monologues’ on the stage to showcase local talents. What this is about is turning art to work for the people and TVM is a perfect piece for that with its perennial relevance to women’s conditions across patriarchal societies,” Bj Absin, TVMDavao director, explains. Further, Absin says that while exploitation and oppression of women exist in most societies, worst cases are usually found in the developing countries like the

MADONNA is definitely not one to shy away from exposure as she posted a series of cleavage flaunting posts on Instagram wearing a black tank top over a racy supportive lacy bra. “Post graduation workout. #i’mdone,” the pop icon captioned her first shot, presumably referring to college-bound daughter Lourdes’ high school graduation, an event proudly chronicled by the 55year old Material Girl also on Instagram.

Philippines. “And women in Mindanao, especially those who are victims of conflicts and disasters bear the most heartbreaking of these plights.” Absin refers to the hapless conditions of the women living in places ravaged by typhoons Agaton and Pablo to whom the proceeds of the play will go. “Masterpieces as TVM is a powerful tool to push our agenda to end women’s exploitation and oppression. What we have here is not only a critically acclaimed play that highlights the issues and challenges surrounding femininity and womanhood. What we have here is a piece of art that is

both beautiful and bold in challenging us to confront the demons that beleaguer women,” he stressed. TVM is a brainchild of activist playwright Eve Ensler and has continued to arouse and mobilise women and men alike around the world since it kickstarted in New York in 1996. The global movement One Billion Rising is a testament to its critical success. “We do hope that the progressive-thinking people of Davao support us in this project. There is an urgent need for us to rally behind women’s cause, particularly behind the victims of Agaton and Pablo in light of their detrimental

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condition. Coming to see us perform this powerful play is a way of rising with them,” says Absin.

Richard Gutierrez and Lauren Young star in GMA Films’ Overtime This July 2, GMA Films presents Overtime, a suspense movie starring Richard Gutierrez and Lauren Young. The film will be Richard and Lauren’s first team up together and both of them have all good things to say. “The movie is characterdriven by two characters: my character and Lauren’s. We share the whole screen. Hindi magiging effective ‘yung role ko kung hindi nababalanse ng role ni Lauren. So it was very challenging for both of us, but we really had a good team. I think we were able to nail the characters,” shared Richard. Lauren, on the other hand, had a breeze working with Richard. “What I like most is that he also has visions for what he does and is always brainstorming with our directors, giving new ideas on how we can all make this film worth watching. He’s quite the jokester too, and I’m glad that I was able to work with him on this film,” she said. Overtime revolves around the lives of a hacker

and its victim. Richard, as he returns to the big screen, portrays the role of Dom Garcia, the hacker who seeks revenge against a pharmaceutical company. Lauren, on her first mainstream film as a lead, plays the role of Jody Amistoso, the executive assistant working at the pharmaceutical company and the one who was sent by Richard’s character on a deadly mission: to wear a bomb to a press conference. Thus, a deadly game between the

two transpires as the bomb ticks down to zero. Under the direction of Earl Ignacio and Wincy Ong, movie-goers can expect an interesting and exciting storyline. Overtime will definitely keep the audience on the edge of their seats and at the same time will have a fun time watching. “Movie-goers will come out of the movie feeling na kakaiba ang genre na ito, medyo may bale from the usual films na romanticcomedy or horror. Also,

what’s interesting about the story is there are no clear good guys and bad guys. Yung roles nila Richard at Lauren ay parehong mabait at masama. Hindi mo alam sinong kakampihan mo. I think medyo bago yung ganoong approach when it comes to Filipino movies,” said Director Wincy Ong. For Director Earl Ignacio, Overtime is not a typical Pinoy movie. “Hindi siya love story, hindi horror, hindi slapstick comedy. May mga parts na nakakatawa pero hindi dahil pinilit naming magpatawa. We tried to do something different but at the same time ay accessible pa din with this film and I believe we have achieved that.” Overtime also stars Mitch Valdes, Bearwin Meily, Roadfill, Renz Valerio, and Mr. Roi Vinzon. With special participation of William Martinez, Yayo Aguila, Edwin Reyes, Ruby Ruiz, Frencheska Farr and Elle Ramirez. GMA Films’ Overtime opens in theaters nationwide beginning July 2.

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which instantly make the spaces more interesting and inviting. Aside from major custom furniture pieces, Furn One also carries smaller items such as lamps, chandeliers, flatware, vases, and home accessories which are sure to excite every sophisticated Dabawenyo interior design aficionado. And from the eager crowd that was present during its opening, I can say that Furn One is definitely making a splash in the city’s style scene. So whether it’s a designer looking for handblown glassware from Poland, a home owner in search of detailed ceramics from Italy or a developer seeking artisan metal works from China, Furn One is the place to find them. Follow me on Instagram or on Twitter @kennethkingong for more travel tips, foodie finds, as well as heppenings in, around, and beyond Durianburg.

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Boxing Revolution I weigh-in at FAST Fridays T

HE much-anticipated Boxing Revolution I fight card’s official weigh in will be held during the FAST Fridays media forum at the Barrio Fiesta on Level 2 of the Fountain Court at the SM Lanang Premier. Heading the cast of the biggest boxing event in Davao City for the year is former World Boxing Council flyweight cham-

pion Sonny Boy Jaro who will be gunning for the newly-created Asian Boxing Federation Flyweight Championship against Ichbal Tobida, the reigning national superflyweight champion of Indonesia. Boxing Revolution I is the first major offering of Sonshine Sports Management Inc., a brainchild of evangelist Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy. The official

DC athletes to compete In 8th BIMP-Eaga Games

HE City Government of Davao will send a delegation to the 8th BIMP-Eaga Friendship Games slated from December 6 to 10 in Labuan, Malaysia. No less than Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte has confirmed his presence in the biennial sporting activity after meeting with 8th BIMP-Eaga Friendship Games chairman by Datuk Rozman Bin Datuk Hj Isli and his visiting entourage from Labuan at Marco Polo Wednesday night. “The BIMP-Eaga can blossom into something

good for everybody, promoting friendship and cultural ties,” Mayor Duterte told Rozman. “We’re honored to be invited to your place.” Sports Development Division-City Mayor’s Office (SDD-CMO) officer-in-charge William “Butch” Ramirez, who was also present during the meeting, said Davao City can send athletes in five to six of the 10 sports disciplines featured in the meet among Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippine economies.

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weigh-in, to be supervised by the Games and Amusements Board, will be conducted shortly after the FAST Friday’s media forum where the main protagonists will also be guesting along with SSMI chief executive officer Manny Pinol. FAST Fridays is a weekly multi-subject media forum which stands for Fun, Adventure, Sports and Travel. It is hosted by

Archipelago 7107 by Barrio Fiesta with veteran sports journalist Neil Bravo as moderator. Also seeing action in the same card are former World Boxing Organization Oriental champion Lorenzo “Thunderbolt” Villanueva of Midsayap, North Cotabato who will be going up against a dangerous fighter in former WBC Intercontinen-

tal champion and former WBA Asia titlist Hendrik Barongsay of Indonesia, and Davao del Norte’s Adonis Cabalquinto who will defend his Philippine junior welterweight belt against Rota of Laguna. The card, which will benefit the Children’s Joy Foundation and the Cor Jesu College of Law Bar Ops, will also feature nine supporting bouts ban-

nered by young and upcoming fighters. All fights will be shown on SMNI Sports Channel 39. Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will be personally on hand to grace the boxing event at the Almendras Gym. This early, Pinol said they expect a huge turnout in Saturday’s fight card aimed at sparking a new boxing revolution in Davao.

RECOVERING. Maria Kirilenko has struggled with injuries, but she showed plenty of game Monday as she looks to return to the sport’s top levels.

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AGAINST THE WALL. Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores on a free kick during the World Cup Group F match against Nigeria. Messi scored two goals in Argentina’s 3-2 win. Below, Messi celebrates his fourth goal of the World Cup. (Reuters)

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ORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) -- About a dozen Argentine fans couldn’t get enough of the smell of victory in the Beira-Rio Stadium, dancing and singing in their seats more than than an hour after their team beat Nigeria 3-2. They had good reason to celebrate. Once again Lionel Messi had put on a World Cup show with two goals, but this time his whole team - aside from a couple of defensive blunders - was part of the performance. In its third straight win, Argentina attacked with more flair than previously and could have scored more goals if it weren’t for some good saves by Nigeria’s goal-

keeper Vincent Enyeama. Ahmed Musa kept things interesting by twice erasing Argentina’s lead, before Marcos Rojo kneed in the winner from a corner. ‘’We played against a team that wanted to play,’’ Messi said. ‘’I think we saw a good Argentina. We need to continue on this path.’’ Before the match, which saw both teams advance from Group F, Enyeama was the only goalkeeper in the tournament who hadn’t conceded a goal. In Porto Alegre it took just three minutes for Messi to beat him. The Argentina captain slammed in the rebound after Angel Di Maria’s shot bounced off the post.

Nigeria replied within a minute as Musa cut in from the left and beat Sergio Romero with a curling shot toward the far post. Then just before halftime Messi stunned Enyeama again, with a long-range free kick that rose over the wall then dipped sharply to slip in just inside the post. ‘’Messi is from Jupiter, he is different,’’ Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said. Messi had his best match so far, boosting his tournament total to four goals, and repeatedly cutting up Nigeria’s defense with dazzling runs and clever passes. The game lost intensity when its biggest profile was substituted after the hour-mark.

cause Qatar supports me.” Majid said that before the tournament, he actually had the fervent desire to meet 2012 World 9-ball champion Darren Appleton, a wish which will now come true in the round of 32 on Thursday in front of what promises to be a very one-side home town crowd. “Before the tournament I was actually hoping to play Darren Appleton. I want to test my skills. I’m ready to play him. I will try my best and hopefully I can win and bring a big honor to Qatar and Qatar Billiard Federation.” Appleton would present a very formidable obstacle to even the most

seasoned veteran as he is clearly playing at the top of his extraordinary game. The Brit found himself up against fellow Englishman and good friend Daryl Peach in a match of two former champions. Appleton got off to a quick start and never looked back and cruised to an easier than expected 11-3 win. Appleton said not only was he feeling confident about his game, but he was feeling very relaxed and comfortable in the Al Saad Sports Club. It was in this very building two years ago where Appleton had his greatest triumph, winning the World 9 ball Championship in a thriller against China’s Li He Wen.

“I feel at home here in the Al Saad because this is where I won the World 9-ball Championship in 2012. Last year they had the tournament in another venue so in a way I feel like I’m defending my title. I have a lot of fond memories here. And I’d like to create a few more in the next few days.” It was indeed an extraordinary day given over to unknown upstarts, newcomers, fearless young guns, and a few wily but unheralded veterans, all of whom seemed to collectively state to pool’s elite that it was time for some new and different names to grab the headlines for a change.

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FAST Fridays forum at SM Lanang today

AVAO’S special athletes alongside main protagonists of the Boxing Revolution I card will banner this week’s edition of FAST (Fun, Adventure, Sportts and Travel) Fridays at the Barrio Fiesta of SM Lanang Premier. The weekly media forum, which assembles members of the Davao media representing print, broadcast and electronic media organizations, begins at 10:00 am. PHILSPADA Davao president James Infiesto will be heading the panel in the discussion on “Special Athletes: Overcoming Challenges for Sports Excellence.” He will be

joined by Jonathan Espanol, gold medalist in goalball for visually impaired; Aldrin Pacana, gold medalist for wheelchair table tennis; Aldrin Pacana, silver medalist in chess for visually impaired and Redendo Martinez, president of the Association of Diferently Abled Persons (ADAP); and Billy Careta, a member of the Philippine wheelchair table tennis team. Appearing for Boxing Revolution I are Sonshine Sports Management Inc. Chief executive officer and former North Cotabato governor Manny Pinol, former WBC flyweight champion Sonny Boy Jaro,

Indonesian national superflyweight champion Ichbal Tobida, former WBO Oriental champion Lorenzo “Thunderbolt” Villanueva, former WBC Intercontinental champion Hendrik Barongsay of Indonesia, reigning Philippine junior welterweight champion Adonis Cabalquinto and challenger Giovane Rota. Also on tap in this week’s edition are the World Food Expo (WOFEX) which will feature the current trends in the food and beverage industry and the Philippine Grand Barista Cup which will also dwell on insights on the coffee industry.

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END OF THE ROAD Shock upsets send Corteza and Orcollo packing

T was another shattered dream for Davao’s world no. 4 cue artist Lee Vann Corteza as he was sent packing home by a little-known qualifier from Qatar. The downfall of the Dabawenyo pool master nicknamed “The Slayer” came as pool’s next generation of superstars took a giant leap towards claiming their place in the sun today, producing a slew of shocking and unexpected results as the field at the 2014 World 9-ball Championship was cut in half from 64 players down to 32. Corteza, whose journey in this year’s edition of the biggest billiards stage in the world went up and down like a roller coast-

er ride, failed to sustain his resurrection from the loser’s bracket as he went down to an obscure Qatari in Waleed Majid who is now making his own date with glory. The tone of the day was set early in the first session by Qatar’s very own Majid. On paper the 26 year old Qatari had no chance against world number four Corteza, who was tapped by some to win this world title. Majid had never before even gone beyond the group stages. Majid, though, played like he was the one pegged for greatness. Smooth, confident, fearless, the Qatari played near flawless 9-ball, putting the Filipino on the ropes early and

keeping him there until the very end and taking an impressive 11-6 victory. It’s the first time a Qatari pool player has ever reached the round of 32 in the World Championship. While drinking in the hugs, kisses and accolades of his fellow countrymen, Majid revealed that playing the world’s best players doesn’t scare him, but rather it motivates him to play beyond his own capabilities “During the match I always just look at the table,” Majid said. “I don’t look at my opponent. But before the

match if I see I’m playing a world class player, then that really helps me concentrate and play better.

practice before the World 9-ball Championship. I want to do good

because I want to help pool in Qatar. I will give everything to help Qatar be-

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IT’S OVER. Lee Vann Corteza of the Philippines saw his hopes for a title go down after a shock defeat to an unknown Qatari.

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