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NOT SO COOL, KAT Librado seeks public apology from Dalisay, friend
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he web of controversy further complicated for embattled event organizer Kat Dalisay. Yesterday, a lady barangay captain who is also a former Davao City councilor demanded public apology from Dalisay and another person asso-
ciated with the former for scathing posts against her and the city’s Women’s Code on social media. Lawyer Angela Librado-Trinidad, Barangay Captain of Matina Crossing, asked for public apology from Dalisay for the thread on her deleted Facebook status calling
the city council members as hypocrites. Librado-Trinidad also cited a certain Paul Poot who dished out personal attack against Librado in the same post. “Because of your malicious and fabricated statement, I demand that you recant and issue an
apology the soonest time possible. As you already know, I have secured a copy of your post, thanks to all my lawyer friends , who kindly sent me copies ,” Librado-Trinidad stated in her Facebook page and tagged to media friends.
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CRYING KAT. Events organizer Kat Dalisay, shown here during Tuesday’s session at the City Council, is in for another battle--this time against barangay captain Angela Librado-Trinidad. Lean Daval Jr.
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Danao denies mauling TFD man By ChENEEN R. CApON
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AvAo City Police office (DCPo) chief Sr. Supt. vicente C. Danao Jr. denied his role in the alleged mauling of Talomo Police Station detainee Task Force DavaoSpecial Civilian Active Auxiliary (TFD- SCAA) member Floriano “Floc” Cuizon last July 11. “Let us put it this way, kung ako ang gifile-an ng frustrated homicide and carnapping, basig sobra pa sa mauling ang akong isulti kay Danao,” the chief said in an interview with reporters at his office at DCPo yesterday. Danao said that Cuison, or the family of the
suspect is just diverting the attention of the public because of the weight of the case filed against the TFD officer. “Ibig sabihin you will do everything para masalba ka sa kaso diba,” Danao added who is referring to Cuison now detained at Talomo Police Station while waiting for the court verdict. Lita D. Cuison, mother of the suspect filed a blotter report before the Talomo Police Station last July 16 at around 8 :20 a.m. The report said that Danao mauled Cuison last July 11 at around 11 p.m.
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CHR 11 willing to help TFD man over mauling yarn By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.
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he Commission on human Rights (ChR) – 11 urged the mother of the former Task Force Davao (TFD) member allegedly mauled by Davao City Police office (DCPo) director Sr. Supt. vicente D. Danao Jr. to proceed to their office and give a statement of the incident. “Mahihirapan din kami pag hindi magsasalita yung mother at si (Floriano )Cuizion, ”ChR-11 officer-in-charge lawyer Junitte Rose F. Barroquillo told reporters in an interview yesterday. Baroquillo asked the mother to appear in their office so that they will immediately start with the investigation. Last July 16, Lita D. Cuizon, of Barangay Malagos, Baguio District, Davao City, mother of
Cuizon, personally appeared in Talomo Police Station at 8:20 a.m. to report the mauling incident that happened on July 11 at around 11 p.m. Barroquillo said that they are about to start the initial investigation on the alleged mauling of Cuizon allegedly perpetrated by Danao has not yet started since they do not have the data. She said that they assigned an investigator to probe on the incident. “our attention was called through the media regarding this allegation against Danao, ” Barroquillo said. She said that their office will conduct an investigation if the perpetrator came from the government offices. According to ChR-11 oIC that if there will be
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Paquibato IPs not included in pilot testing, won’t receive cash grant
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AMILIeS of indigenous people (IPs) in Paquibato District cannot avail the cash grant program of Department of Social Welfare and Development 11 until the end of the year despite a request from Davao City councilor Danilo Dayanghirang. DSWD 11 regional director Pricilla Razon said that IP communities in Paquibato were not included in the pilot testing of the agency’s modified conditional cash grant program that started last month in Marilog District where 5,000 IP families will receive cash grants from DSWD. earlier, the City Coun-
cil of Davao thru Councilor Dayanghirang passed a resolution requesting the inclusion of IPs in the 4Ps program of DSWD 11. “As much we want to respond to Dayanghirang, it wouldn’t be soon that we are expanding so that we can cater the district of Paquibato District,” Razon said, adding that only one barangay is allowed for the pilot testing. “We are not discounting the level of poverty. We recognized it however since it is a pilot we cannot pilot two but only one,” she said. “I understand na para bang he reacted strongly why wala sa
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STRUGGLE. A driver commissioned to deliver sacks of copra struggles to manuever his “trisikad” through the muddy road inside Sta. Ana wharf in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.
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LL offices of the Davao City government should monitor public and private-organized events, City Administrator Melchor v. Quitain urged yesterday. “This should be a wake-up call for our personnel to monitor more closely,” Quitain stressed pertaining on the misdeclaration of the controversial event organizer Katrina Mae N. Dalisay. Quitain said based on the documents submitted to him, during the first event dubbed as ‘Carte Blanche’ at the Crocodile Park Concert Grounds last November 16, 2013, Dalisay’s representative declared only 500 tickets to be sold at P1000. But, it
was later found that they sold 500 tickets at P1000 and 500 at P500. “This indicates that the organizer of the event was not candid with the information verbally given was that only 500 tickets,” Quitain said. he said that the city only collected a total of P37,500 worth of amusement tax from the declared tickets at P5 each ticket. Quitain said that on the second event “Christmas event,” held last December 20, 2013 at Ranchos Palos verdes, there were no problem found as all the documents were in order. “But, I am disturbed with third event which was held under the name
Manic Nightnings Productions which was held March 15, 2014,” Quitain said. he said that it was found that during the day of the event, the organizer sold 215 general admission tickets at P500 each. They also sold 335 pre-selling vIP tickets at P1000 each and they also sold 60 vIP walk-in tickets at P1,500. Quitain said that Dalisay earlier declared prior to the event that 1000 tickets would be sold at P500 each which were registered in CTo Talomo district. he said that they paid the P25,000 bond based on the decalaration of 1000 at P500 would be sold.he said that the orga-
nizer sold more than 500 tickets which has a total amount of P535,500. “The authority granted Madame Dalisay is only to sell 1000 tickets at P500 per ticket because that is what she requested,” he said. he said that she only paid the P25,000 performance bond but it still insufficient if it will be based on the acutal total amount tickets sold. “if you are going to use the value of the tickets actually during the event sold the performance bond could not be less than P26,500, ” Quitain stressed. Based on the report of the City Treasurer’s office
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REPAIR. A personnel of the Traffic Management Center (TMC) repairs a metal barrier in front of SM Lanang Premier in Davao City which was damaged by road accidents in the area. Lean Daval Jr.
P4-B allocated for Agus-Pulangi Museums Workshop set in Davao City A T By VANNAh S. ANg vsa@edgedavao.net
total of P4.32 billion has been allocated for the rehabilitation and upgrading of the Agus-Pulangi Power Plant Complexes located in Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte. Agus 1, 2, 6, and Pulangi 4 are currently undergoing repair and enhancement. The rehabilitation project is expected to be completed in 2016. Based on a summary update by the Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee (MPMC), P1.72 billion has been allocated for upgrading the combined rated capacity of Agus 1 and 2 with a total of 260MW. It was used to enhance the combined
generating capacity of the hydro power plant by 40MW without causing flood that could damage nearby communities. For Agus 6, an allocation of P2.6 billion has been approved for the replacement of the plant components of units 1 and 2. Generation output is expected to increase by 19MW and the units’ economic life will be extended for 30 years. NPC also plans to propose a project worth P495 million for the rehabilitation of Unit 4 of Agus 6. This will enhance the generating capacity with an additional 15MW. The Guangxi hydro electric Construction Bu-
reau has been appointed by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) to lead this project. The project is now in the design and initial planning phase. For Pulangi 4, an allocation of P265 million is currently being proposed by the National Power Corporation (NPC) to PSALM. The budget will be utilized for selective dredging to address the siltation issue and increase generating output. Concurrently, PSALM is evaluating the viability of the project for funding. NPC is still required to provide more information regarding the proposed
project. Another proposal by the NPC is the installation of hydromatrix or hybrid integrated turbine generator assembly for the enhancing of Pulangi 4. An additional generation of 16MW to the 250MW output of Pulangi 4 is expected. PSALM has referred this proposal to the Department of energy (Doe). According to Romeo M. Montenegro, Mindanao Development Authority (Minda) director of investment promotions and public affairs, the power output will increase once the Agus-Pulangi Power Plant Complexes is fully rehabilitated and upgraded.
he Zero in Museum Consortium in partnership with the United Nations educational, Scientific and Cultural organization (UNeSCo), and Mindanao Association of Museums (MAM) will hold an exclusive four-day workshop on establishing Community Museums from September 11 to 14 in Davao City. The workshop was organized for institutions that are interested in the idea of setting up their own community museums or rehabilitating and improving their existing ones. It is open to all local government units (LGUs),
cultural organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGos) in the region. The workshop will feature educational programs on the best practices on museum management, participative and interactive hands-on exercises, and an exposure trip to various museums. As a result of the workshop, participants are expected to aqcuire museum management skills and techniques like objects acquisition creating catalog entries, collections care, developing an exhibition concept, writing
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yields after With K-12 system, no 4Ps grads this year Businessman 8-hour hostage taking By ChENEEN R. CApON
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heRe will be no graduation for the first 201,000 batch of Pantawid Pamilyan Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries in Davao region this year because of the extended cash grant for education. “Dati kasi hanggang 14 years old lang ang program pero we are extending it to 15 to 18 years old because of the new K to 12 education system. This is to ensure na masking isa man lang sa family may
makakatapos ng highschool,” Department of SocialWelfare and Development 11 regional director Pricilla N. Razon said in an interview last Wednesday. Razon said that they have validated the 85,000 of the first batch for the extended program. The region was allocated with more than P5 billion for the extended program. “This is much higher by P10 million last year,” Razon said. “This is bigger because our beneficiaries
continues to increase every year.”. She said that the 4Ps will increase this year because of the scheduled enumeration on the third quarter of the year. Razon said that more poor families can avail the government program, especially those families of living in the Davao City who were not included in the first enumeration. Aside from bigger budget this year, DSWD 11 is also intensifying its
program by collaborating with other government agencies . These agencies are Department of Labor and employment 11, Technical education and Skills Development Authority 11, Department of environment and Natural Resources 11, Department of Agriculture 11, Department of Agrian Reform 11, Department of Trade and Industry 11. The original and prime
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LeMeNTS of Talomo Police Station were alarmed at around 1 a.m. yesterday when a businessman allegedly hostaged his three children and raped their two housemaids. Dennis Bandojo, 39, was allegedly with his brother and bodyguard inside their house at Times Beach, ecoland, Davao City yesterday when the reported incident took place. Police officers identified victims as Ana Felipe, 20, resident of Mapantad, Mati, Davao oriental, Gean-
lyn Formon, 19, Sigaboy, Davao oriental and insurance seller Sheryl Formon, 29, resident of Sigaboy, Davao oriental, who were inside the house during the incident. The alleged negotiation took eight hours before Bandojo surrendered to the police through the assistance of Davao City Police office (DCPo) chief director Sr. Supt. vicente C. Danao, Jr. and Agdao barangay Captain Masanguid. however, Talomo Po-
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Supersonic missile downed MH17, photos suggest N eW photographic evidence of the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines flight Mh17 suggests that a Soviet-era supersonic missile most likely took down the Boeing 777 jetliner over Ukraine last week. Photos published by the New York Times yesterday (July 21) offer a close-up view of debris from the plane crash, with pieces of the commercial jet riddled with small holes that experts say were likely caused by high-velocity shrapnel from an SA-11 missile. Commonly known as a Buk missile in Russia, the SA-11 is a surface-to-air (SAM) weapon designed
to launch from the ground and destroy flying targets, such as incoming missiles, aircraft and smartbombs. But unlike “hit to kill” missiles that crash into their targets and explode, the SA-11 is a fragmentation warhead that explodes before it makes contact with its target. [7 Technologies That Transformed Warfare] This differentiation could help investigators determine whether it was, in fact, an SA-11 missile that downed Flight Mh17. After analyzing the photo evidence from the crash, Reed Foster, an analyst with defense consultancy firm IhS Jane, told the Washington Post that the
DEBRIS. Photos published by the New York Times on July 21 offer a close-up view of debris from the plane crash, with pieces of the commercial jet riddled with small holes that experts say were likely caused by high-velocity shrapnel from an SA-11 missile.
holes in the surface of the aircraft are fairly uniform in size, indicating that a fragmentation warhead likely caused them.
hOW FRAgMENTATION WARhEADS WORK SA-11 missiles are medium-range missiles, guided by radar on the ground in their early stage of flight. But when an SA11 approaches its target, it switches to an onboard radar system, known as a radar proximity fuse. This feature allows the missile to determine the appropriate distance from its target at which to detonate, said Ian Williams, Director of Advocacy for
the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance in Alexandria, virginia. When it does detonate, the missile spews a cloud of shrapnel toward its intended target. With a lethal range that extends approximately 56 feet (17 meters), any aircraft in the missile’s path is unlikely to survive the blast, Williams told Live Science in an email. “Any aircraft in that radius will likely suffer fuselage breaches. Its engines will be destroyed, and it will typically get ripped to pieces,” Williams said. The SA-11 missile is about 18 feet (5.5 m) long, 1.3 feet (0.4 m) wide, and weighs about
1,430 pounds (650 kilograms). The warhead can travel up to three times the speed of sound. A Buk launcher can fire these missiles up to 72,000 feet (22,000 m), but the weapons can also be used to hit closer targets. “[The SA-11] has a minimum range of about 30 meters [98 feet],” Williams said “This means it can engage pretty much any type of aircraft, including high-altitude, fixed-wing aircraft and lower-flying helicopters.” When it was hit, the Malaysia Airlines plane was well within range of an SA-11, flying at a normal cruising altitude of 33,000 feet (10,000 m).
Last week, the Pentagon’s press secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby told reporters that the U.S. Department of Defense believes an SA-11 missile was responsible for the Malaysia Airlines crash. While the Pentagon has not been able to confirm whether pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine actually possess a Buk missile system, Kirby said the U.S. is not ruling out the possibility that they do. Such missiles were reportedly used by pro-Russian rebels to shoot down a Ukrainian cargo plane and fighter jet in the days leading up to the July 17 crash, according to CBS News.
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Expect rice prices to stabilize by August By VANNAh S. ANg
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he Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) Re-
gion XI expects the prices of NFA rice to decrease and stabilize by August in time for the second
harvest season. Remelyn Recoter, DA regional director, said that rice prices always
increase during the lean months of April to July due to the high demand and low supply for the
CHICKEN CAB. This tricycle loads itself with farm chickens for delivery to Bangkerohan Public Market yesterday along Quirino Avenue in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.
basic commodity. “Lean months tayo eh, kailangan pa hintayin ang next harvest,” (We are experiencing the lean months now, we need to wait for the next harvest) she said. virgilio Alerta, NFA city manager, said that the prices of NFA rice will slowly decrease once the harvest season begins. “We expect the rice production to double during the harvest season of August to December. We will be able to supply the market demand by then,” he said. According to edgar Bentulan, NFA regional director, they make sure there is no shortage of NFA rice during the lean season because they aim to serve the people in need of this basic commodity. They are also flooding the market with NFA rice to prevent rice prices from increasing. “There are alot of people who look for more affordable options, especially the unfortunate,”
he said. NFA XI is currently allocating a maximum of 300 bags weekly for every NFA rice outlet in the region to make sure that the supply doesn’t run out. They also encourage rice outlet operators in public markets to stay open the whole day to make NFA rice available for the public at all times. NFA XI currently has a total of 800,000 bags of NFA rice, 600,000 of these bags will be allocated for Davao City. “There is nothing to worry about, the supply is still enough to cater the needs of the city,” Bentulan said. NFA rice prices range from P27 to P32. A single consumer can purchase a maximum of 5 kilos of NFA rice per day. NFA Davao covers Davao City and the Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos). They have 56 accredited outlets inside public markets and 66 outlets in different barangays.
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Int’l forum to strengthen human resource in EAGA A iming to revive and strengthen the human resource linkages within the BIMP-eAGA, a Technical and vocational education and Training (TveT) forum is pursued to encourage multi-sector collaboration in technical education, training, and vocational industries within the sub-region. organized as a side event to the upcoming 2nd BIMP-eAGA and IMTGT Trade Fair and Business Leaders’ Meeting, the forum which is slated on october 22 at the Seda hotel here in this city, will gather more than
50 leaders and human resource enablers from eAGA-member countries. “We cannot stress enough the significant contributions of a skilled and globally competitive human resource in economic development, and we hope to facilitate open exchanges of ideas on how to further strengthen the TveT sector in BIMP-eAGA during this forum,” said TveT Forum organizer Joji Ilagan-Bian, who is also the founding chair of the Mindanao TveT Association. Bian added that a new and strengthened collaboration among BIMP-eA-
GA’s TveT leaders will further expand the employment opportunities for Mindanao and Palawan’s TveT graduates. The two key islands are Philippines’ focus areas for BIMP-eAGA. “More than a decade ago, we had a BIMP-eAGA human Resource Development working group, solely focusing on enhancing the competencies and income of the sub-region’s workforce. We are confident that this forum will revive that initiative,” said Janet Lopoz, executive director of the Mindanao Development Authority.
The BIMP-eAGA sub-economic cooperation serves as a test-bed for ASeAN protocols and is seen as a significant building block towards achieving ASeAN Integration in 2015. Through the Mutual Recognition Arrangements for the services sector, ASeAN member-countries commit to recognize the education or experience including licenses and certifications granted by the Philippine Government to its overseas workers. Among the expected results of the forum are joint-venture agreements
yesterday at Big 8 Corporate hotel, Atty. Adel A. Tamano, Coca Cola Philippines vice president for Public Affairs and Communications said the success of the STAR Program “lies in the hand of the women who want to improve their lives.” Who would not want to go with the flow of success of such program imbued with inspiring and business perspective-changing lessons for micro entrepreneurs? “The program will mold women to become professional entrepreneurs,” said Delia dela Cruz, one of the eight trainors trained ahead by Coca Cola Philippines to transfer knowledge to women beneficiaries in Tagum City. STAR Program beneficiaries who are sari-sari store and food-stall women owners will undergo a 12-week Basic entrepre-
neurship and Gender Sensitivity Training to learn and practice business professionalism, business planning, business managing, accessing resources using modules designed for retailers. Dela Cruz described the training as “experiential” providing trainees a hands-on experience on how to handle “professionally” their micro business. Aside from the training, Atty. Tamano said the program leads women beneficiaries to access resources to fund and fuel their micro businesses, expand their network of support through peer counseling, as well as, benefit from the support of the cola company. “It’s multifaceted,” Atty Tamano said but far from the misconception that Coca Cola will be pouring much material support and collaterals for the
program beneficiaries. He said cola-cooler facilities, ad billboards and other freebies will only come once they take a head-start in their micro businesses. he said the company considers education, not dole-outs, as the prime factor leading to a shift in changing for the better the lives of its women partners. Atty. Tamano revealed that STAR Program graduates whom the Coca Cola considers as “partners”, were noted to have hit 40 percent increase in sari-sari store sales. Local stakeholders of the STAR Program have high hopes for it to create the same dent of success in Tagum City, Davao del Norte which has become the 26th Philippine province where Coca Cola Philippine runs such program in partnership with TeSDA since 2011. (PIA 11/ Jeanevive Duron Abangan)
6,622 accounts with total deposit liabilities of P206.9 million. A total of 6,542 deposit accounts or 98.8 percent of the accounts have balances of P500,000 or less and are fully covered by deposit insurance. estimated total insured deposits amounted to P152 million or 73.5 percent of the total deposits. PDIC said that upon takeover, all bank records shall be gathered, verified and validated. The state deposit insurer assured depositors that all valid deposits shall be paid up to the maximum deposit insurance coverage of P500,000. The PDIC also announced that it will conduct Depositors-Borrow-
ers Forums on July 29, 2014 to inform depositors of the requirements and procedures for filing deposit insurance claims. Claim forms will be distributed during the Forum. The schedules and venues of the Forums will be posted on the bank premises and in the PDIC website, www.pdic.gov.ph. The claim forms and the requirements and procedures for filing are likewise available for downloading from the PDIC website. Depositors may update their addresses with the PDIC representatives at the bank premises using the Mailing Address Update Forms to be furnished by PDIC representatives. Duly accomplished
Mailing Address Update Forms should be submitted to PDIC representatives accompanied by a photo-bearing ID with signature of the depositor. Depositors may update their addresses until July 29, 2014.
Women sari-sari store owners go for STAR
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e used to think of the small-time sari-sari stores to later turn out as “sira-sira” stores as some have eventually closed shop with the emerging convenience stores right at our communities. Coca Cola Philippines together with the Technical education and Skills Development Authority (TeSDA) is giving women micro-store owners in town, great hope to grow big in business. Coke and TeSDA are rolling out the Sari-Sari Store Training and Access to Resources or STAR Program in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. For women who want to become stars in the micro business of selling variety of household goods, Coca Cola Philippines has opened the STAR Program for them to become professional entrepreneurs. In a press conference
MB places bank under PDIC receivership
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he Monetary Board (MB) placed the Rural Bank of oroquieta (Misamis occidental), Inc. under the receivership of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) by virtue of MB Resolution No. 1143 dated July 21, 2014. As Receiver, PDIC took over the bank on July 22, 2014. Rural Bank of oroquieta is a two-unit rural bank with Head Office located at Barrientos corner Revil Streets, oroquieta City, Misamis occidental. Its lone branch is located in Calamba, Misamis occidental. Latest available records show that as of March 31, 2014, Rural Bank of oroquieta had
Depositors with valid deposit accounts with balances of P50,000 and below need not file deposit insurance claims. But depositors who have outstanding obligations with Rural Bank of oroquieta including co-makers of the obligations, or have incomplete and/or have not updated their addresses with the bank, regardless of amount, should file deposit insurance claims. (PNA)
on TveT initiatives within the BIMP-eAGA particularly on student and faculty exchanges, trade skills competitions and the mutual recognition of skills standards among eAGA-member countries. “We must in a way be able to respond to the various competing labor demands, which will likely emerge within the next 20 years, both here and abroad,” Lopoz said while adding, “the international forum could also facilitate increased socio-cultural exchange in BIMP-eAGA.” The 2nd BIMP-eAGA & IMT-GT Trade Fair and
Business Leaders’ Meeting is slated from october 23-26 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier, Davao City. BIMP-eAGA stands for Brunei Darussalam Indonesia Malaysia the Philippine east ASeAN Growth Area while the IMT-GT stand for Indonesia Malaysia Thailand Growth Triangle. Top business leaders from these five countries are expected to converge during the four-day event, with the overall goal of promoting trade, investment, and tourism within the ASeAN region.
Coke, TESDA inks agreement on sari-sari store improvement
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he Coca-Cola Philippines and Technical education and Skills Development Authority (TeSDA) signed yesterday (July 21) at Big 8 Corporate hotel the Memorandum of Agreement for the implementation of Sari-Sari Store Training and Access to Resources (STAR) program in the province. Atty. Adel Tamano, vice president for public affairs and communications of Coca-Cola Far east Limited, revealed that Davao del Norte is the 26th recipient of the STAR program in the country. Atty. Tamano said that in partnership with TeSDA, the program helps women retailers overcome the barriers they face to succeed in their businesses by providing them access to business skills and life traning; access to business resources and assets; and access to peer mentoring support. he added that they targeted the women since they are the pillars of the community. “Basta matatag at healthy ‘yong sektor ng kababaihan, matatag din ‘yong komunidad,” he said. Tamano said that the STAR program aims to empower 5 million women in the whole world by 2020, in which the Philippines will contribute 200,000 women. “Since 2012, we have a total of 21,150 women sari-sari store and food stall owners, who graduated in our program,” he said. Tamano also said that the program will not give materials such as cool-
er or refrigerator to the recipients, instead it will give them the knowledge to sustain their business. “The real empowerment is not by giving them the coolers or other materials from the company, instead, we will give them the knowledge and skills to make them succeed in their own business,” he added. Tamano disclosed that according to their data on their previous trainees, the average income of the sari-sari store owners grew up to 40%. Regional Director Gaspar Gayona of the TeSDA-XI said that the program will create leader-workers not follower-workers. “The program will improve their business skills as this will change their perspective in journeying towards their success,” Gayona said. For Davao del Norte, the STAR program enrolled 1,000 sari-sari store owners, who are members of the Tagum City Council of Women, Inc (TCCWI). Alma Uy, chairperson and president of the TCCWI, said that she heard and read about the STAR program and since then, expressed her eagerness to the Coca-Cola management to bring to Davao del Norte. May Ann Casinto, one of the STAR trainers, said that aside from gender sensitivity program, the program will teach the women in managing a business, simple bookkeeping, basic customer service and even inventory management. (PIA 11, Michael L Uy)
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CORAL REEFS: GOING, GOING, GONE? By gERRy T. ESTRERA photos by pAUl F. llANOS
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he Coral Triangle Initiative, founded in 2009, is composed of six countries, namely: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Timor Liste. Covering 5.7 kilometers of oceans and coast, it is considered the epicenter of marine biodiversity as it is home to an incredible 76 percent of the world’s coral reef fish species. Among the six members, the Philippines leads as one of the most devastated country in terms of coral reef destruction. “Poor coral cover is found in 40 percent of the country’s reefs, while areas with excellent cover have steadily declined to less than 5 percent from 2000 to 2004,” deplored Director Theresa Mundita-Lim of the Biodiversity Management Bureau. Lim said that the country’s remaining coral reefs are under threat from overfishing, destructive fishing practices, unsustainable coastal development, sedimentation, and pollution. “In 2002, overfishing was considered the largest threat (about 40 percent) to cor-
al reefs in the Philippines, followed by destructive fishing practices (approximately 36 percent),” she pointed out. A report released by the Washington-based World Resources Institute (WRI) has agreed with Lim’s observation. “overfishing and destructive fishing are the greatest threats, affecting 98 percent of reefs,” said Reefs at Risk Revisited in the Coral Triangle. The report, authored by Lauretta Burke, Kathleen Reytar, Mark Spalding, and Allison Perry, said that destructive fishing methods alone – referring to dynamite and cyanide fishing – account for nearly 70 percent of the coral reef destruction. Decades of dynamite fishing, for instance, have wiped out many of the reefs and fish populations, according to the United States Agency for International Development. “Numbers of fish caught have plummeted over the last years,” the agency said. The rapid growth of population living in coastal areas exacerbated the problem. “The growth
has amplified the threats, comprising food security and socioeconomic stability in coastal areas,” Lim deplored. More than 60 percent of the country’s total population live in coastal areas. “Increasing population is a serious concern,” Lim said, adding that it “could lead to the overexploitation of coastal and marine resources.” The Philippines is located at the northern tip of the Coral Triangle. Consisting of 7,100 islands, it has around 26,000 square kilometers of coral reef area, which represents 9 percent of the global total. It is considered the second largest in Southeast Asia – after Indonesia’s. of the 500 species of corals found in the Philippines, 12 of them are considered endemic. “The country’s reefs yield 5 to 37 tons of fish per square kilometer, making them very important to the productivity of fisheries,” the WRI report said. The fisheries sector provides employment to about one million people, including fishers, middle-
men, traders, fish processors, and those involved in fish transport. “Fish is still the major source of protein for Filipinos, accounting for 70 percent of the total animal protein intake and 30 percent of the total protein intake,” Lim said. Despite the economic importance of coral reefs, they are continuously being destroyed at alarming rate. Aside from those mentioned earlier, other causes of the decimation of coral reefs, according to the WRI report are: coastal development (threatens 60 percent of reefs), and watershed-based pollution (also 60 percent), marine-based pollution (6 percent). Coral reefs are one of the most productive and biologically rich ecosystems on earth. They extend across about 250,000 square kilometers of the ocean – less than one-tenth of one percent of the marine environment – yet they may be home to 25 percent of all known marine species. “About 4,000 coral reef-associated fish spe-
cies and 800 species of reef-building corals have been described to date, though these numbers are dwarfed by the great diversity of other marine species associated with coral reefs, including sponges, urchins, crustaceans, mollusks, and many more,” notes Reefs at Risk. “The Philippines has 22,500 square kilometers of coral reef area, which represents 9 percent of the global total, making it the country with the third-largest reef area in the world (after Australia and Indonesia),” Reefs at Risk reports. “All major reef types are present in the Philippines; most are fringing reefs along the coastlines, as well as some area of barrier, atoll, and patch reefs,” says the Washington-based World Resources Institute. In addition, the country is home to 464 species of hard corals. But it’s not only coral reefs that are being threatened in the country. over 75 percent of mangroves have disappeared since 1920. The Philippines is home to 42
mangrove species, representing 18 families, according to Lim. Sixteen species of seagrasses inhabit the country’s 978 square kilometers of seagrass beds. “In spite of the ecological and economic value of seagrasses, between 30 to 50 percent of the country’s seagrass beds have been lost due to industrial development, ports, and recreation in the last 50 years,” Lim decried. Currently, an estimated 50 million Filipinos are now dependent on “the coastal ecosystem.” The PAWB head described the Philippines as “one of the 34 biodiversity hotspots in the world.” “This recognition highlights the urgent need for marine biodiversity conservation,” she urged. “While considerable gains have been made, challenges remain as a result of increasing population and growing urban and rural development. If these ecosystems are damaged beyond restoration, these would have profound consequences for Philippine society.” -- ###
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e said it before, we will say it again. Think before you post. Look before you like. Rantings on social media do not go unnoticed. In fact, they’re the ones that get immediate attention. And for that matter, people want to rave and rant on social media. Afterall, that’s the very purpose of it all. For how else in the world would someone post ill feelings without expecting others to read them and comment on them? So when Kat Dalisay, once known as Davao’s party-maker, posted a rant on Facebook calling the City Council members as hypocrites and criticizing certain provisions of the Women’s Code, she probably didn’t realize what she was in. She failed to calculate what the post will generate beyond her predetermined extent. Perhaps, only as far as her friends will come to her rescue. Too myopic it was. The world of social media is seamless and she failed to appreciate the bounds of her rant. The rest, as they say, is history. Kat Dalisay is now
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in a web of controversy much complicated than the changing colors from all that dancing lights in her rave parties. The noise it has generated perhaps more ear-splitting than the electronic dance music spun by her stable of disc jockeys. For ranting at the Women’s Code, she instead got the bitter end of the pole when she was found to have violated the Tax Code twice in her previous events. her excuse turned out to be as lame as it could get. She said she is not familiar with the tax laws. Too bad. It’s not too cool for Kat not to know. Just as everyone of us are equally treated and similarly situated, ignorance of the law excuses no one. Ignorantia legis non excusat. Add to that, dura lex sed lex. The law may be hard but it is still the law. Yes, democracy has gifted us with freedom of expression. But even that is not absolute. Let us tell you again. Think before you post. Look before you like. ANTONIO M. AJERO Editor in Chief
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URKY PoLITICAL BACKWASh – Upon assuming the presidency President Benigno Aquino III promised to shake up the country’s political and business establishments, but midway thought his term his leadership has been beset by incomparable financial scandals embroiling some senior lawmakers and his trusted men. Now his political enemies and activist groups are trying to turn him out of office through impeachment measures. opposition die-hards and critics severely accused the President of trying to conceal the mishandling of the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) funds, which the Supreme Court recently declared unconstitutional. Most damaging for the President was the DAP financial mess that implicated one of his trusted men, which caused his trust and performance ratings to plunge below 50% and sparked the first hint by the opposition and militant bloc that they might move to impeach the man at bat. True to their threat, not just one but three impeachment moves have been filed and submitted to Congress by different grumbling groups. Never before in the country’s history had a President been facing an impeachment complaint. When news of impeachment came through, President Aquino and his bunch of political advisers and think-tanks remain unfazed. It
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would be easy to conclude that they are quite confident the impeachment push will never prosper. Some political analysts and thoughtful observers say the political enemies felt they had to impeach the President to prevent the ruling party coalition from sweeping the upcoming 2016 presidential elections. This was perhaps their “final gamble,” other experts explain. What else could the opposition diehards and various progressive groups do? have they forgotten that an impeachment process is a numbers game – a game of chicken? Under the present situation political experts including the detained lawmakers implicated in the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scandal have made direct comments expressing doubts about the chances of the impeachment move. They say given the President’s much-vaunted reform agenda and direct approach to voters he still carry wide popular public support. Moreover, Congress is being domi-
WORM’S EYEVIEW By Manny ValdehueSa the administration. It looks like he’s out to get the most of the free ride to the last mile at the expense of the Liberals and Mar Roxas, its putative standard bearer and therefore his election opponent. But delicadeza is not on the dictionary of trapos, so expect Jojobama to hang on to the last minute! Mea while let’s see how he goes about forming a new party. Will it be a genuine party, with real members, with a defined platform and a real program of government? or is it just going to be the typical trapo game plan: create a new party, fill it with kindred politicos and supporters, include crony capitalists with pockets bulging with campaign funds, and buy the elections! Then with the presidency in hand, control the economy, apportion the spoils of victory, and live happily ever after! ***** Cunning and a master of illusion, Jojobama is very good at making the public believe he’s genuine, making voters think he’s a caring and generous leader, passionate about civil rights, fair-play, and honesty. In fact, go to Makati and discover how he’s really a (mis)leader! True leaders don’t monopolize power, turning politics into a family enterprise, alternating leadership between him, his wife, and his children, then using the community’s wealth to buy the support and loyalty of the rabble who know no better. That’s greed, not leadership. True leaders encourage and train others to become leaders, not just family members, providing opportunities for the talented and the promising to prosper and rise. True leaders provide for transi-
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Dapping with DAP (3) nated by the President’s political allies who would determine the rationality of the impeachment complaint. So there is no way the impeachment push will reach even second base. A successful impeachment measure, as matter of fact, will kill off the presidency and the Philippines eventually becomes the poster country for government dysfunction. But that’s far from realism considering that government think-tanks and many lawmakers expressed confidence that the pretext for impeachment was too thin to legally stand. President Aquino promised to make waves upon assuming the presidency. he’s done that, but now he must avoid being swamped by murky political backwash. CANDID PoLITICAL ShoTS – What the electorate warns about is the likelihood of current Tv ads in the guise of commercial presentation becoming a pulpit for self-promotion and aggrandizement by probable political pretenders eyeing different national positions in the upcoming 2016 presidential elections. Poll watchdogs and thoughtful observers expressed alarm at this undue advantage which may be abused to advance their personal and political interests. There’s a violated sense of ethics and propriety in this early “political posturing,” whichever way one looks at it.
True leader of misleader?
T’S still two years till the next election but the political season is already heating up. It is brought on by no other than the compleat post-Martial Law politico, the trapo par excellence of Makati, vice President Jejomar Binay. After founding a dynasty to rule that city for longer than anyone cares, Jojobama—as ex-senator Rene Sagisag likes to call him—has his heart on the top leadership of our land. And he makes no bones about his Napoleonic ambition. In fact, he’s declaring it emphatically by forming a new party to serve as his election vehicle. he figures that the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA)—which he heads along with Juan Ponce enrile and Joseph estrada—isn’t good enough for him. Creating a new party means that his previous affiliations were simply a matter of convenience, to be discarded when no longer useful. After all this is the age of disposables whether of products, principles, parties, or programs. And anyway UNA didn’t seem to mean much to the triumvirate, just an expression of an obsession to be number one (UNA!) in every way that feeds their vanity and ambition. It’s still unclear though if these birds of the same feather will fly together, since enrile is now a jailbird and Jinggoy—who had expected to be running mate—is likewise a jailbird for plunder. ***** Jojobama is the quintessential opportunist. During Martial Law he associated himself with the civil rights cause, tagging along with street parliamentarians on occ sion, and latched on to Cory and the yellow forces like amor seco. It paid off handsomely. It got him appointed lord of Makati and never blinked for a moment lest control should slip through his fingers. Meanwhile he’s having a free ride with PNoy and the Liberals, hanging on to a cabinet position while taking potshots at
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tion and a smooth takeover by a new generation after their term. They do not keep others from becoming leaders, nor abuse power by monopolizing it, or establish a dynasty to keep the power secure as an heirloom to be passed on to other members of the family. True leaders are statesmen, visionary, inspiring, empowering. Those who merely pretend to be these are not leaders but misleaders! ***** Misleaders manipulate the community, control its politics, and exploit its economy. They coddle capitalists and chambers of commerce and turn them into cheering squads, influence peddlers, spectators, or beggars of political favors. Although their constituents (voters) are the primary stakeholders of government, misleaders dominate them, mute their voices, and hold them at bay, powerless. Misleaders call the people “Boss” but treat them like cattle, milking cows. They are vain, selfish, and greedy without limits. Well-meaning citizens who dare to challenge misleaders may not match their iron determination and deadly intent—as was the case in the Ampatuan massacre. But they should take heart and be resolute, not be easily intimidated, and be mindful that they are sovereign citizens with a righteous cause. history has shown that no power except the Almighty’s is more compelling than an assertive brand of citizen sovereignty. Manny is former UNeSCo regional director for Asia-Pacific; secretary-general, Southeast Asian Publishers Association; director, development academy of Philippines; vice chair, Local Government Academy; member, Cory Government’s Peace Panel, and PPI-UNICeF awardee for outstanding columnist. valdehuesa@gmail.com
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resid e n t Benigno Aquino III continues to miss – or more appropriately perhaps, ignore – the whole point of the Supreme Court decision declaring the Disbursement Acceleration Program unconstitutional. This showed in his televised addressed Monday night, when he expectedly played up the supposed economic gains from the DAP and dodged the main basis of the high court’s ruling that nullified the program. The issue is not mainly about intentions. It is all about whether the Palace had played by the rules as defined by the Constitution, whether Aquino – and an emerging Rasputin named Budget Secretary Florencio Abad – had stayed within the limits of their authority as prescribed by the principle of separation of powers. Repeatedly citing Section 39 of the Administrative Code of 1987 as the legal basis of DAP is of no use in that the DAP funds were not really savings as the Palace would insist. Besides, no law can prevail over the Constitution. What is more disgusting is that Aquino openly defied the Supreme Court, questioning the wisdom of its decision. Sounding more of a dictator than a reformer, he warned the whole thing might become personal and a “gridlock” could ensue if the high court did not reverse the ruling. Maybe it was the conviction of former Chief Justice Renato Corona that emboldened Aquino to speak arrogantly to the Supreme Court. Maybe he still is harboring angst over its decision upholding the distribution of hacienda Luisita lands to its tenants and workers. Whatever the motive was, his speech left a bad aftertaste. his were not the words of a statesman but of a senorito whose feudalistic ego has been bruised by the collective pronouncement of magistrates he considers to be a species below his class. his statements betrayed an aversion to process and propriety, never mind decency and delicadeza. Louis XIv is dead, long live Louis XIv, he of the “I am the State” fame or notoriety, whichever suits your political flavor. Aquino tried to justify his open contempt for constitutional standards with his own brand of noble impatience. Reforms can’t wait, the needs of the people can’t wait, so damn the processes that only impede the unstoppable journey for national deliverance along the “daang matuwid”. he ended his speech by likening the DAP to a man who is forced to park in a wrong place along the road so that he could save in time another man from death or injury. Pathetic analogy. The DAP was more like a football player trying to score by pushing aside the goalkeeper. (Mindaviews is the opinion section of MindaNews. h. Marcos C. Mordeno can be reached at hmcmordeno@ gmail.com)
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Not... FFROM 1 Librado-Trinidad alleged that Poot has singled him out in his comment on Dalisay’s post telling that she was seen by him locked in torrid kissing in the ‘Lovapaloooza’ event in Matina Town Square many years ago. “Prudence dictates that you check your data first, Mr. Paul Poot because your inaccuracies can not only unmake you, it can cause your incarceration. had you asked me first through a private message, I would have supplied you with the correct data,” Librado-Trinidad said. “I value their freedom of expression. But not when people misquote, misdeclare or conjure facts to suit their own personal and political agenda. I understand your passion about parties and i respect that,” she added.
She said Poot twisted facts about her and the lavapalooza event to show “his infatuation with skimpy clothes or decadence, in general.” Poot also lambasted the Women’s Code of Davao which bars indecent exposure by women in public events and functions. “I doubly detest the way you hid behind the thread of Ms. Dalisay and not challenge me to a discourse outright. I am tempted to accuse you of being a coward for not calling my attention outright but I am immediately reminded of my father’s wisdom on this,” she said. Librado-Trinidad said that she will also hold Dalisay responsible with the post since it will affect her and her children. “I understand that liking a post is not pun-
ishable under the anti cybercrime law. But for what effect it could possibly have on my children, for liking a post so irresponsibly written, I hold you responsible” Librado-Trinidad said pertaining to Dalisay. L i b r a d o -T r i n i d a d plans to file formal charges but she has refused to give details as of this posting. Dalisay earlier appeared before the Davao City Council on Tuesday and apologized for her comments. She admitted not having paid some taxes in previous events but claimed she does not know it was required of her. The City Council has passed a resolution recommending the cancellation of Dalisay’s business permit for her Manic Nightnings events business.
There’s no place of incident in the blotter report but there has been speculation that the mauling incident happened inside the precinct cell of the Talomo Police Station. This speculation was not confirmed by elements of the station. Cuison was arrested last July 9 after victim 22-year-old victim Din Mark Jhone Campos Sios-e positively identified him as the one who shoot him on the night of July at Sitio San Pedro, Catalunan Grande in this
city. Cuison is also identified by separate witnesses as the one involved in another carnapping with homicide case on Km 8, Matina Pangi, Davao City last June 30. on the other hand, Police Regional office 11 director Wency G Rosario said in a separate interview that he cannot give his comment on the alleged mauling incident because he’s still waiting for the result of investigation conducted by Commission on human Rights 11.
he said that PRo 11 will not conduct investigation on the case because it is being investigated by the Regional Internal Affairs Service (RIAS) of ChR 11. however, Rosario said that he will make sure that appropriate action will be undertaken once the result of the investigation is out. Danao may face administrative case once the blotter report is proven by the investigation. CR
probable cause found on their investigation, they will recommend to file a criminal case. “Most probably we will recommend of filing of violation of Anti-Torture law,” she said. Baroquillo emphasized that they supposedly investigate the homicide and carnapping case of Cuizon since he is a uniform and armed
personnel of the government. “Since merong mga development, the suspect is now also a victim allegedly of torture, so, this is a different investigation na pud,” she stressed. She said that the investigation on Cuizon’s alleged human rights violation will still continue and they will also moni-
tor the case filed against the TFD personnel. Cuizon was charged for violation Republic Act 6539 or “Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972” with frustrated homicide on the evidences submitted that he took away the motorcycle of Raquel M. Apolinario by employing violence against her employed driver Din Mark Jhone C. Sios-e.
exhibition labels, creating education programs and activities, and also, marketing and fundraising for the museum. Last year, the workshop was held at the Ateneo de Manila University with around a hundred participants representing 50 institutions nationwide. The workshop is limited to only fifty (50) participants. A screening committee will evaluate all the submitted applications. Interested LGUs, cultural institutions and NGos are encouraged to send a minimum of two (2) to three (3) representatives. Deadline for application will be
on July 31, 2014. Interested participants can contact Kam omolida at (0917) 502-9908 or email zeroinmuseums@ gmail.com. The registration fee of P2,500 is inclusive of the workshop kit, manual, meals, and a field trip during the workshop. MAM members will be offered a special discounted rate. The Zero In is a consortium of the country’s premier private museums including Ateneo Art Gallery, Ayala Museum, Bahay Tsinoy, Lopez Museum and Library, and Museo Pambata. Zero In focuses on the strengths of the member museums in
collections and programming to propose dynamic alternatives that promote institutional support and cooperation. It has embarked on numerous projects tackling parallel themes aimed at upholding and advocating each museum’s unique interpretation and execution of subject matter, to engage more people to appreciate culture and arts as showcased by the museum members of Zero In. on its 13th year, Zero In continues to operate on this mandate with a workshop that will help strengthen museum appreciation in the country. vSA
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Paquibato when Paquibato is known to be the poorest, poorer than Marilog as claimed by him.” Razon said that they are planning to replicate the program to other IP communities if they see positive impact in families included in the pilot test. According to her, the modified conditional cash grant program of DSWD will be the same with the
regular cash grant for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), however some conditions will be different. “Kelangan luwagan ang mga kondisyon kasi may ibang kultura ang mga IPs karamihan sa kanila hindi na napag-aaral ang kanilang mga anak while sa regular cash grants isa sa mga existing conditions ang education para mag-
ing beneficiary,” she explained. “We need to understand the culture of these IPs kasi baka kelangan they also review our regular guideline to suit to the realities of IPS,” she added. Razon said that if the pilot testing will be successful, they will be expanding it to Paquibato District anytime this year. CRC
(CTo), the tickets were registered CTo Talomo for the third event dubbed as ‘Liberalia’ last March 15 of this year were 1000 tickets at P500 each, . But, upon ocular inspection in the area, the
CTo found that there were ticket prices pegged at P1,500, P1,000 and P500 instead of the P500 amount registered in their office. The City Council passed a resolution last
Tuesday asking the Business Bureau to revoke the business permit of Dalisay’s outfit Manic Nightnings Productions for non-payment of taxes in two events staged in the city. ABF
agencies of 4Ps program are DSWD 11, Department of Interior and Local Government 11, Department of health 11 and Department of education 11. “We cannot claim monopoly in addressing the poverty in our community. We need to link to collaborate and communicate with other agencies,” the director said. She said that the convergence of prime agen-
cies involved in the program and the additional six will address the employment and livelihood needs of the 4Ps beneficiaries. DoLe 11 regional director Joffrey Suyao said that the 4Ps beneficiaries will be included in the livelihood program of the labor agencies. he said that they will conduct an evaluation to all beneficiaries to identify
their individual skills. “Kung kelangan ng training irerefer natin sila sa TeSDA kung hindi naman we will refer them to industries based on their skills,” he said. “We try to contribute and pull together each agencies resources in addressing the needs of the community poor beneficiaries,” DSWD director Razon said. CRC
lice Station commander chief Insp. Alfredo T. Santillana said that the allegation on rape and hostage taking were not true based on the sworn statements of the two housemaids and insurance company employee. Inside Danao’s office at DCPo, the three denied the allegation that they were raped by Bandojo, Bandojo’s brother and his bodyguard who are still unnamed. “Kung totoo man na nangyari yun bakit namin idedeny. Natakot lang ako kasi may hawak syang na baril tapos lasing pa [referring to Bandojo],” Sheryl Formon said. But Santillan is not satisfied because initial report made by Ann Bitang, sister of Joy Bitang, mother of three and live in partner of Bandojo said that the Formon and Felipe were raped yesterday morning. “Paiba-iba ang statement nila pero kanina yun yung sinasabi nila na narape sila ngayon iba na,” he said. “Nung tinanong sila kung gihostage ba sila sabi nila hindi pero kanina ingon sila na naningkamot silang makagawas unya naay duha na nakagawas una na nag-ingon na gitutukan daw sila ng baril ni Bandojo,” the station commander said. Santillan said that the mother of the three was with him during the negotiation. he said that Joy was not inside the house because she went to Ann to spend the night after having a fight with Bandojo. “Tinawagan ni Joy itong si Bandojo tapos giloudspeaker nya at narinig na
nagsabi ng “p**** i**, nganong nagdala man ka ng pulis, pagpatyon ko mong tanan,” Santillan said. however, Bandojo denied all the allegations against him. “Nagkaron lang ng miscommunication sa amoang duha. Naa lay nagtawag sa iyaha na ing-ana pero nafind-out namo na walang hostage,”Bandojo said. “Nikuyog ko diri kay wala koy gibuhat na hostage,” Bandojo told reporters. he also denied that he owns the two unregistered guns confiscated from him. Bandojo said that he doesn’t own the two high grade guns. “Nganong pagawas man ko ng pulis na dili man ko pulis. Wala koy pusil. Wala ko kabalo kung kinsa na, wala man pud sila nanulod sa balay ug wala man pus search [warrant] na nahitabo. Didto ra mi sa terrace,” he said.
Joy Bitang said that she will not file a case on violence against women and their children of RA 9162 against her live-in partner “Karon lang namo nareconcile na miscommunication lang ang nahitabo. Nagpanic lang mi kay naay nanawag pero pagdating namo sa area naa nay pulis tapos nakaistorya ko sya mga 2:30 am or 3:00. Syempre naworry ko kay naghilak ang babae kaya abi namo tinuod tong gitawag sa akoa. Katong gipangutana ko sila ngano naghilak sila nagingon sila na nahadlok sila pero wala na nila giingon ngano,” Bitang said. Police officers of Talomo Police Station are preparing all the documents for the filing of charges against Bandojo for the violation of Republic Act 8294 or Illegal Possession of Firearms, Ammunitions, or explosives. CRC
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IMPOTENCE: THE SPIRIT IS WILLING BUT THE FLESH IS WEAK By gERRy T. ESTRERA
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URe, it’s a night you’ll never forget - for all the wrong reasons. It had been a busy week. You’d been attending meeting here and there and so you went home tired and went straight to the bed. Finally, all the meetings were done and you were going to make it up to your beautiful wife tonight. For a start, you brought her favorite red roses. For her part, she uncorked the wine you always drink. After dinner, when you took the phone off the hook, she slipped behind you, kissing your neck in that way of hers that always drives you crazy. everything seemed to unfold according to plan. But all of a sudden, something is wrong. A certain part of your anatomy – the most crucial part – is not cooperating. And that left you to wonder: what in heck is going on? Is this going to happen the next time? “A shattering, terrifying experience for the male ego” – that’s how Drs. Mike and Joyce Grace, authors of A Joyful Meeting: Sexuality in Marriage, describe impotence. “It’s a feeling, not a rational reaction,” the couple explains. “The degree and intensity of this feeling appears absurd to everyone except the poor fellow who is impotent. But to him it’s very real. Failure here can produce a deep and abiding fear of repeated failure. “So instead of being relaxed and joyous, sexual intimacy becomes a series of demands, a time of testing – full of fears and misgivings,” the two authors continue. “Instead of an erection being an automatic reaction, it becomes a job, something he must work to produce – and he’s not at all sure that he can produce. The more he worries, the worse it gets. The
harder he tries, the softer it gets. Finally, he just lies there and spins his wheels, bites the pillow, and curses himself to sleep.” In the Philippines, impotence affects the lives of more Filipino men and their partners than we dare to admit. Also called erectile dysfunction (eD) in medical parlance, impotence is a condition in which a man is unable to attain an erect penis that is rigid enough for sexual penetration or sexual satisfaction. Impotence should not be confused with premature ejaculation, loss of libido, or absence of orgasm; in all of these cases, satisfactory erection may be obtained. Impotence can occur at any age, although it’s more common in older men. “erectile dysfunction becomes more common with age but is not part of the normal aging process,” notes The Merck Manual of Medical Information. “About half of men 65 years or age and threefourths of men 80 years of age have erectile dysfunction.” In the past, impotence was a taboo subject, but attitudes are changing. Today, more and more men are seeking help, particularly as large segments of the population age. In addition, physicians now have a better understanding of causes of impotence. “If men are honest, every one of them will tell you they’ve sustained an impotence episode at one time in their lives,” says Dr. Neil Baum, director of the New orleans chapter of the Male Infertility Clinic and an assistant professor of urology at Tulane University School of Medicine. “Not every incident is a ten.” “eD can range from mild to severe,” informs the Merck manual. “A man with mild eD may occasionally achieve a full
erection, but more often he achieves an erection that is inadequate for penetration. he may frequently be unable to achieve an erection at all. A man with severe eD is rarely able to achieve an erection.” Science tells us that when a man becomes sexually aroused, his penis normally increases in size, becoming erect and rigid, enabling sexual penetration. An average penis is between three inches and four inches long; when it is erect it increases in length to between five inches and about seven inches. Medical books say an erection occurs when the penis fills with blood. An erect penis contains six or seven times the blood volume of a flaccid penis. During erection, the rate of blood flow into the penis is greater than the rate at which the blood drains out, which leads to an accumulation of blood within the cavernous spaces of the organ. There are various causes of impotence. The most common psychological factors contributing to impotence are stress in a man’s life or difficulties in his sexual relationships. For example, if a man has suddenly lost his job, his feeling of failure may lead to temporary impotence. It is possible to tell if the cause of a man’s impotence is solely psychological; if he still experiences normal erections during the time he is sleeping, there is unlikely to be any physical reason for his impotence when conscious. “Psychological causes are more common in younger men,” the Merck manual notes. “Any new stressful situation, such as a change of sex partners or problems with relationships or at work, can also contribute.” Drugs that doctors may have prescribed might be
at the root of the problem. Drug-induced impotence is most common in men over 50. “Many drugs can interfere with the ability to achieve an erection,” the Merck manual points out. “Drugs that commonly cause eD include antihypertensives, antidepressants, some sedatives, cimetidine, digoxin, lithium, and antipsychotics.” Dr. Richard e. Berger, author of BioPotency: A Guide to Sexual Success, considers recreational drugs like cocaine, marijuana, opiates, heroin, morphine, amphetamines, and barbiturates as “sex troublemakers.” Alcohol and cigarettes also decrease sexual drive. Alcohol, a nervous-system depressant, inhibits reflexes, creating a state that is opposite of arousal. Nicotine found in tobacco can be a blood vessel constrictor. A study showed that inhalation of cigarette smoke “blocks erection by inhibiting the smooth muscle relaxation of the erectile tissue” other causes of impotence have to do with physical conditions, disease, or trauma. Chronic diseases of the lungs, liver, kidneys, heart, nerves, arteries, or veins can lead to impotence. Atherosclerosis, or “hardening of the arteries,” can also prevent adequate blood from entering the penis. In some men, low levels of hormone testosterone may cause impotence. Men suffering from diabetes are most likely to develop impotence. Impotence may also result from an injury to the pelvic area or spine. Surgery, such as that done for cancer of the prostate, bladder or rectum, can also result in impotence. Treatments for impotence were described in the literature of the ancient egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Modern treatment
of impotence takes into account both the physical and psychological causes of the condition. Many impotent men have been affected originally by a purely physical problem, but by the time they seek treatment, their condition is complicated by psychological factors. So, what are you do personally to keep erection problems at bay? The Doctors Book of home Remedies shares the following tips: Give yourself time. “As a man gets older, it may take a longer period of genital stimulation to get an erection,” says Dr. Baum. “For men aged 18 to 20, an erection may take a few seconds. In your 30s and 40s, it may take a minute or two. But if a 60-yearold doesn’t get an erection after a minute or two, that doesn’t mean he’s impotent. It just takes longer.” Try it standing up. If your trouble is maintaining an erection, then the problem is likely due to insufficient blood flow – either getting the blood into the penis or keeping it there. “Certain sexual positions can help men who suffer from decreased blood flow,” says Dr. J. Francois eid, director of the erectile Dysfunction Unit at the New York hospital-Cornell Medical Center in New York. “Try having sex standing up, because standing facilitates blood flow.” hash it out. “Impotence often occurs when men hold in negative feelings – anger, stress, frustration, irritation, or hurt,” writes Dr. Alvin Baraff, author of Men Talk: how Men Really Feel about Women, Sex, Relationships and Themselves. he encourages men to tell more, especially to their partners. “holding in negative feelings toward their partner is often the culprit in
impotence.” Relax. Being in a relaxed frame of mind is crucial. “Your nervous system operates in two modes,” explains Dr. Baum. “When the sympathetic nerve network is dominant, your body is literally ‘on alert.’ Adrenal hormones prepare you to fight or take flight. Nerves shuttle your blood away from your digestive system and penis and into your muscles.” A person can turn on his sympathetic nervous system just by being too anxious. “For some men, the fear of failure is so overwhelming that it floods the body with norepinephrine, an adrenal hormone,” Dr. Baum says. “That’s the opposite of what you need to have an erection.” eat low-fat diet. “Plaque from a bad diet and sedentary lifestyle can line the walls of the arteries in and to your penis, reducing blood flow and causing impotence,” says Dr. Mark Cline, a psychologist at the Male health Center in Dallas, Texas. “Lose weight if you need to, exercise regularly, and control your cholesterol and triglyceride levels,” suggests Dr. Sheldon Burman, founder of the Male Sexual Dysfunction Institute in Chicago, “and the amount of blood flow in your penis’s arteries can increase for better erections.” Don’t exercise right before sex. Along with diet, regular exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle that can prevent or remedy impotence – as long as you don’t work out right before sex. “Whenever you exercise, the body directs blood to the group of muscles that is being used – and away from your penis,” says Dr. Burman. This diversion of blood may stop you from getting or maintaining an erection.
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Quaint, Quirky and Crazy Good Times at Crazy Wraps
SUrrENDEr yourself to a quaint and quirky way to dine in. Have your friends, family and significant other feast in a menu of never-ending adventure with Crazy Wraps over at Tionko Street in the city. Of the many other restaurants, café’s and dining places in town, this one makes every bite truly memorable. Used to operate inside a mall, their new location proves to be an advantage for Crazy Wraps. Now, the group of friends who made this dream a reality is now able to cater to a wider clientele – from students to yuppies to even professionals, everyone loves to spend their relaxing hours inside this playful place. Who would not want to spoil and pamper themselves after a tiring day? More so, what better way to end a day but by having your gastronomical feast for a royalty! What began as a gastronomical adventure for partners and friends is now serving the people of Davao with some of the most delicious dishes you could ever eat. Let me have a low down of some of their best sellers and see how far you can resist not getting up and heading on to their place. Enjoy! Wraps Of the many wraps available in their menu, their overloaded beef wrap is a certified favorite and must try. Yes, it is loaded with meat, vegetable pieces and a generous portion of dressing wrapped to allow you to have a go at everything – in a bite, that is. The meat is tender and juicy – not dry, unlike others. This makes their wraps different from the rest – eating it will not give you a hard time as it simply splits the moment you bite into it. Nevertheless, despite its tenderness, it still is able to hold its juices and the dressing thus giving you a delectable flavor explosion out of nowhere. They have a wide array of wraps that you can choose from. Take your pick and if you are not
certain – get them all!
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Salad Always been one to appreciate a presentation, I simply love how colorful and enticing their salad is. Fresh fruits and vegetables, cut in uniform sizes, lined in sync with pieces of chicken on the side makes an appetizing pinwheel of healthy option. If that is not enough then have your way into the
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Crazy Wrap’s Ultimate Dessert. heart of the meal – their mango dressing is just divine! This dish is specially good when shared with friends. Quesadillas It has been a quest of mine to find the best quesadilla’s in town. I do not want them soggy or too crispy – just the right chewy goodness certainly makes a difference. Here at Crazy Wraps, their version is just right. More so, the filling is not overpowering the
whole dish. Have a bite while its hot and taste how exquisite these are. Buffalo Wings Chicken wings are but a dining staple in the country. Even in other parts of Asia, Singapore to be exact, chicken wings is a definite fixture in the dining table. Here, their take on the classic American favorite is simply heaven on every bite. The chicken are tender and the sauce simply completes the dish
Mandarin Orange and Beef Having fruits on your meat is somewhat ‘weird’ but this dish is so good you’ll be nibbling on the mandarin slices before you can say ‘stop’. Tender beef pieces marinated to perfection is another reason to love this dish. As you make your way on a piece, you’ll see how it simply falls off with ease. Fish with Salsa Fillet of fish with salsa is as beautiful as the beach on a bight sunny day. You’ll be surprised how delectable the fish is despite the heavy salsa mix. In truth, the bland fish is able to capture the flavors of the salsa thus making it bursting with every bite. Roasted Chicken Who does not love chicken? Their take on the clas-
Buffalo Wings. sic roasted chicken is certainly one of a kind. The herbs and spices truly give the chicken an ‘edge’ over the rest. Tender, juicy and savory – that is how this dish is. Nibble on a bite or two and see how time flies without you realizing it. Dessert With their many dessert offerings, this crepe like one is the ultimate sweet treat that will have you asking for seconds. Imagine a plate of cold ice cream, fruits slices and hot off the grill crepe like wrap – heaven, right? With a good drizzle of chocolate syrup, this is too hard to resist. Dig in while it is still hot and experience a whole way new of enjoying desserts. Personally, I love the hot and cold sensation is left my palate with every bite. Coffee Of course, a cup of coffee
or two at Crazy Wraps is another reason to celebrate the beauty of life. A self-confessed macchiato drinker, I love their take on this classic European favorite – subtle but just the right kick of bitterness. So, how do you like yours? If you want to have a late night chitchat with friends, family or a time with your significant other, make your way to Crazy Wraps over at Tionko Street and see the world unfold right before your eyes. Aside from their delicious in-house menu, they too accept catering services. Oh and don’t forget, leave your diet outside. This time, it’s just you, your appetite and a sea-food-diet! Make #TheRoyalChef your Thursday habit! Email me at leebay457@yahoo. com (subject:RoyalChef) or tag me on instagram (herroyalheiress) for your delicious pics and food finds!
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Metro Society unveils its luxury issue this month There is no better time to curl up with a good read than with the rain pouring outside—so make sure to have something timeless on hand. Take on the stories of individuals whose names are synonymous with the sparkles in one of Metro Society’s biggest issues of the year, the Luxury Issue. Leading the pack is GAOC’s Steven Gan, training the spotlight on something he believes can really “change your life”—his practice. Because a smile is the first trait one sees in another, that statement could very well be true. The dental surgeon prides himself on his career, having built it from the ground up. Metro Society follows a man whose success is a product of hard work onto the path of life in the fast line, riding no less than the coveted rolls royce 2-door convertible. Luxury also goes beyond that which is expensive and frivolous. It also means comfort. From something as simple as being offered refreshments as one selects which crocodile leather purse for the season, to having vitamins administered intravenously from the comforts of your own home—Metro Society presents a beautiful life for the privileged that begins with what many only dream of—true self-pampering. Metro Society looks into clinics that now offer a myriad of services that cater to the luxurious type of clientele. The doctors and technicians behind these movements are some of the most talented in the field, and at the same time understand the need to keep up with the times now that the needs of their patients are changing. Lined up in a feature on their own fields are ageless beauty expert Dr. Aivee Teo, home service cosmetic surgeon Dr. Leo Aragon, Immunobooster’s Dr. Jumel Bornilla, preventive medicine’s Dr. rex Gloria, and hair transplant expert Dr. Nathanael Aknine. Aside from the individuals that purvey luxury, there are also the labels that bring society to new levels of opulence through products that use the most majestic materials with the most intricate designs. To start, see how Michael Kors opens his flagship store in Shanghai in the most opulent style. Then, Ferragamo’s “Fiamma” handbag reveals its hidden stories. Louis Vuitton’s chain of jewelry stories follow this, communicating the power and strength of a woman. For men, Metro Society looks into the new Cartier dive watch as it makes waves this season along with the brand’s 5 classic watch pillars. Another jewelry brand staple is Charriol and their new collection that emulates a youthful vibe while still incorporating its signature twisted cable. And finally, Metro Society brings its readers to a one-stop shop for all their jewel-toned desires, rustan’s Silvervaults. enjoy all these and more in Metro Society’s latest release, the Luxury Issue. Grab a copy now in bookstores or magazine stands nationwide.
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GMA Artist Center s A number of GMA Artist Center talents will make their way to the indie arena, as they are set to appear in some entries featured in the tenth year of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, billed as Cinemalaya X.
One of Kapuso Network’s top leading men rocco Nacino had the honor of working alongside Superstar Nora Aunor and multi-awarded director Joel Lamangan in hustisya. In the entry, the award-winning actor breathes life to the character of a scheming lawyer, who impacts the life of a probinsyana portrayed by Ms. Nora Aunor. At the heart of the film #Y (“hashtag Y”) is young star elmo Magalona. The 20-year-old takes a dark turn in a film that features the young and the reckless. The movie will show
elmo’s transition from a teen heartthrob to a mature young actor. Kapuso actress Chynna Ortaleza, who plays kontrabida in the Afternoon Prime drama Dading, adds two indie movies to her glittering resume, as she was tapped to take part in #Y and hustisya. Also featured in hustisya is Protégé Male Grand Winner Jeric Gonzales, who portrays the son of Nora Aunor’s character in the said Cinemalaya entry. The half Sisters star Barbie Forteza found herself juggling small screen pursuits and an indie film, after landing a role in Mariquina. Also enlisted to take part in the movie is Kapuso actor Kenneth Paul Cruz. Mariquina features the story of a shoemaker’s daughter. She was tasked to find the perfect pair of shoes for her father upon learning about his death. In the process of looking for the
perfect pair, she also finds herself. Julian Trono landed a major role in ronda, where he also earned the privilege of working alongside Comedy Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas. In ronda, Julian plays the lost son of Ai-Ai, a policewoman. Moral dilemma arises when Julian’s character turns out to be the killer of his own lover. Starring in Dagitab (Sparks) is Kapuso actor Martin del rosario. Dagitab explores the story of two professors whose marriage is on the rocks. To make things worse, the woman is linked to a scandal involving a young student. The man, on the other hand, falls for his case study—a supernatural being depicting a former flame. rafa Siguion-reyna will showcase his acting prowess in hari ng Tondo, a film under the helm of his father, award-winning
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Yahoo! Celebrity Awards, which determined its winners via online and Kakao Talk votes, named Kim the Celebrity of the Year and Actress of the Year. Kim also accepted for the second year in a row the Fan Club of the Year trophy for KimXi, the official fan club of her love team with Xian Lim, while their blockbuster hit “Bride for rent” clinched the Movie the Year award. Vice Ganda was hailed as the Social Media Star of the Year, while his onscreen tandem with “It’s Showtime” co-host Karylle called “Vicerylle” was voted Love Team of the Year. Top-rating primetime soap “Ikaw Lamang” won Teleserye of the Year, with its lead stars Coco Martin and Jake Cuenca earning Actor of the Year and Male Kontrabida of the Year trophies, respectively. The fan-voted awards show also hailed Kris Aquino as the Female TV host of the Year, Vhong Navarro as
the Male TV host of the Year, Julia Barretto as the Female emerging Star, JC de Vera as the Male emerging Star for, and Andrea Brillantes as the Child Star of the Year. “The Voice Kids” coaches Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo, meanwhile, were awarded Female and Male Performers of the Year, while
volleyball star and ABS-CBN Sports + Action’s “Team U” host Gretchen ho and MOr 101.9’s DJ Chacha bagged the Female hothlete of the Year and Female DJ of the Year awards, respectively. ABS-CBN’s flagship newscast “TV Patrol,” anchored by Kabayan Noli De Castro, Korina Sanchez, and Ted
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director Carlos Siguionreyna, and written by his mother actress-scriptwriter Bibeth Orteza. rafa stars alongside veteran actor robert Arevalo, in a film that revolves around a grandfather who is on the brink of losing his wealth and decides to revisit the community that molded him. Kapuso actress LJ reyes, who’s currently busy with the upcoming drama series Yagit, is featured in The Janitor, a film by acclaimed director Michael Tuviera. The entry revolves around a suspended cop enlisted to eliminate suspects involved in a bank robbery/massacre. GMA Artist Center talents Miggs Cuaderno, Jak roberto, and rita de Guzman also landed roles in Asintado, a masterpiece by renowned director Louie Ignacio. The film is about a young man who becomes a drug courier and his mother’s attempt
to save him. Miggs Cuaderno also stars in Children’s Show, a film patterned after real life experiences of children involved in underground wrestling manned by a syndicate. Meanwhile, hot young leading man enzo Pineda was enlisted to play a role in Sundalong Kanin, a movie about four friends exposed to the realities of
war, as they aspire to become soldiers during the Japanese Occupation. Completing the list of GMA Artist Center talents participating in Cinemalaya X are Coleen Borgonia and Ken Chan. The Kapuso talents flexed their acting muscles in 1st ko si 3rd, a movie about a woman who sees her first love eye to eye again, after more than four decades.
Star Records launches debut album of rock band generation STAr rECOrDS releases the self-titled debut album of Generation, a new rock band composed of sons of legendary Filipino recording artists. Its members include Joe and Mike Chan, sons of Jose Mari Chan, on bass and keyboards, respectively; Kowboy Santos, Sampaguita’s son, on lead guitar; and Ige Gallardo, son of Celeste Legaspi, on rhythm guitar.
Formed in 2008, the band started performing in various gigs, playing classics from The Beatles, Doobie Brothers, Cars, among others. Then in 2010, Generation began recording their debut album of all-original songs. The members describe their brand of music as new classic rock as showcased by its distinct yet melodic compositions, like the album’s carrier single “Love is Killing Me.” The 12-track album also features original tracks, namely, “Make It right,” “Idol,” “Shine Your Light On Me,” “Keena,” “Star,” “Walking A Fine Line,” “Can’t Be Wrong,” “Pur-
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ple,” “He’s Gone,” “She,” and “Just Let Go.” In their debut album, all four members take turns singing lead. The “Generation” album is now available in record bars nationwide for only P250. The tracks can also be downloaded
via iTunes, Amazon.com, Mymusicstore.com.ph, and Starmusic.ph. For more information about “Generation” album, visit Star records’ Facebook fan page at Facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.
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Good food for P50
Deliciously cheap eats that are friendly on your wallet GOOD FOOD can be found in Durianburg in every shape, size, form, and price. The past few weeks, I have been going around Davao’s streets with a challenge to find good eats that are priced below P50. Although there are many, here are some of my favourites that are easy on the pocket but pack a mouthful of good eating. Mabini Barbeque Everyone has their own version of grilled pork on a stick, from the fancier Filipino restaurants, to the food courts, as well as the cheap street-side variety which can be notorious for their food safety practices. Thankfully there are already clean eateries that serve local style Pork Barbecue and one of them is Mabini Barbecue located along Mabini Street just a corner from roxas Avenue. reminiscent of Singapore or Malaysia’s Satay, Mabini Barbecue’s Pork Barbecue has a nice balance of meat and fatty goodness. The pork barbecue is sweet and ten-
which would be enough to an average person full will just cost Php49.
der to the bite with just a slight hint of spice. You can actually taste the savouriness of the pork unlike some barbecue stands which serve their grilled items smothered in ketchup which covers up the dish’s natural flavour. Each stick is sold at Php7 and seven sticks
Majid’s Kebab’s Beef Kebab.
Call: 224-0733 • Tionko St., Davao City
Majid’s Kebab It had been a while since I last visited Majid’s along rizal Street. Specialising on Persian Street Food, Majid’s is a must try for their authentic Middleeastern fare that is tasty and not to mention affordable. Majority of Majid’s menu is around or below Php40 such as the Chicken Kebab, Hummus and Persian Salad. Since I am a meat-eater I chose their classic Beef Kebab which weighs in at only Php40 an order. Rosario’s Regular Mamon Although the name says it is regular, there is really nothing regular about the soft fluffy mamon by rosario’s which can be bought at Bistro rosario along F. Torres Street and Peter Pan along Ilustre Street. The chiffon cake is light and airy without being dry. What makes this mamon be part of my list is the additional yema, a rich milk custard, which adds a rich sweet and creamy pop in every bite. And for just Php15 a piece, one can indulge and get three pieces of cake and you still get Php5 in change
Mabini Barbecue’s Pork Barbeque. Durian Chips Traveling foodies will find these Durian Chips, particularly those who travel to Thailand, familiar fare. The durian chips are crisp and nutty in flavour and for those who still can’t get over the smell of the King of Fruits, durian chips lack the trademark strong smell of the fresh fruit. Durian Chips can be found at the Pasalubong Center along Palma Gil Street besides People’s Park and can be bought for just Php40 for the 50 gram pack. Bigger packs are available for Php80 for those who just cannot stop munching on these delectable chips.
Durian Chips at the Pasalubong Center.
with Mango Sago for dessert but Little Dynasty’s version takes the common dessert into a whole new level. Instead of having chilled mango soup with crushed ice and tapiLittle Dynasty’s oca pearls floating within Mango Sago the mix, Little Dynasty’s Anyone who has been to Mango Sago does away any Chinese restaurant in with the ice and incorpothe Philippines is familiar rates the ice into the man-
go soup creating a lightly sweet and creamy mango slushy topped with small tapioca pearls that is perfect for Davao’s typically hot day for just Php46. Follow me on Instagram or on Twitter @kennethkingong for more travel tips, foodie finds, and happenings in, around, and beyond Durianburg.
Little Synasty’s Mango Sago.
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Eagles fly for Lunhaw Awards 2014
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oMING off from the success of last year’s fundraising activity for the Lunhaw Awards, this year’s edition of the Flight of the eagles, Davao’s annual 40-km fun ride cycling event on october 5, 2014, continues its support to raise funds for the award-giving activity which recognizes green initiatives in Davao City. With the theme, “Bike Safety: Share the Road”, this year’s route will start from Magsaysay Park at 7:00 am and will end at the Malagos Watershed Park near the Philippine eagle Center. Cycle for Life convenor Monica Ayala, one of the co-organizers of the fun ride, said that the theme was selected in order to highlight the advocacy of the bicycle enthusiasts in Davao City. “Cycling is a practical activity that most Dabawenyos should take part in because it doesn’t emit carbon fumes which pollute our urban air. This makes it one of the best ways for anyone eager to do their own share for the environment because it reduces one’s own carbon footprint.”, Ayala said. Lunhaw Awards Co-organizer Mary Ann Fuertes,
of the Interface Development Interventions, said that the Awards organizers were pleased to be one of the beneficiaries of the 12th Flight of the eagles fun ride. “This will go a long way in providing funds so that the Lunhaw Awards can
recognize more deserving green initiatives in Davao City.”, Fuertes said. Funds from this event will also go to reforestation initiatives in the Talomo-Lipadas area, which the annual activity has been supporting for the last ten years. A part of the
proceeds will also go to the installation of bike racks in Magsaysay Park. Registration fee is at Php 500, inclusive of jersey shirt, lunch pack, and raffle ticket. Pre-registration is open until october 4, 2014 at the Office of Councilor Avila at Room 212,
TOURISM SKILLS TRAINING SUPPORT SCHEME. The second batch of participants of the Diving Seminar for tourism industry workers and operators held last month in Talikod Island’s Isla Reta in IGACOS. (L-R) Arnold Adlawan, Encallado McDonald, Mike Tacsanani, Karl Reta, Emmanuel
SP Building, San Pedro St., Davao City. The activity is organized by the Cycle for Life, Davao City Water District (DCWD), Federation of offRoad Cycling enthusiasts (FoRCe), Interface Development Interventions Inc. (IDIS, Inc.), Philcycling, of-
fice of Councilor Leonardo R. Avila III, Watershed and environmental Protection Coalition of Davao (WePCD), Watershed Management Youth Council (WMYC). various cycling organizations from Davao City and Region XI will also participate in this event.
Bacuangan, Juvelle Parilla, PIADI instructor Emmanuel Sta. Cruz, project coordinator Ana Borja-Scroa, Raul Adlawan, Anabelle Moreno, Laurence Ng, Ryan Sebastian, Susan Bulan, and Isla reta owner Mario Reta. Boy Lim
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MIDST a chorus of boos, the NBA stars and members of Gilas Pilipinas continued to run drills. one by one, people started walking out of the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Those who got their tickets for free presumably left first. The ones who paid for theirs remained as they wanted to get their money back as soon as possible. It was an ugly scene it what was supposed to be another landmark night in Philippine basketball. The Ultimate All-Star Weekend sponsored by Manny v. Pangilinan, which featured the likes of Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, and other NBA stars, remains one of the best basketball events the country has ever seen. The Last home Stand of Gilas Pilipinas was sup-
posed to be even more than that. The Smart-Gilas squad that competed in 2011 was preparing for an Asian tournament. Gilas Pilipinas is now gearing up for the FIBA Basketball World Cup. however, all the fans got was a practice session involving the two teams. The basketball loving Filipinos booed NBA players and their own national team in an event never before seen by the country. As a result, Pangilinan could do nothing else but apologize. “We wish to apologize to our Filipino basketball fans for the sudden and disappointing turn of events today. We ourselves are extremely disappointed by this unexpected development. All we wanted was to give our Filipino basketball fans a real treat while at the same time,
through this benefit event, help our countrymen who are still recovering from Super Typhoon Yolanda and more recently Typhoon Glenda,” Pangilinan said. PLDT executive vice President Ariel Fermin assured ticket holders for events today and tomorrow will be refunded in full in an expeditious manner. Fermin said that the agreement with the event organizer, IGW, whose role it was to arrange the participation of the NBA players -- provided for a format involving a basketball clinic followed by a 5-on-5 game between Gilas Pilipinas and the Fibr All-Stars. however, PLDT was informed by IGW a few hours before the event on July 22, that the 5-on-5 game was not allowed by the NBA.
the holy Cross of Davao College chess team was awarded Female Athlete of the Year for her international exploits while AAK-Davao’s Gabriel Quinonez of Brokenshire College won the Male Athlete of the Year trophy for his accomplishments in karatedo. Both received plaques, special gifts and cash prize. Also feted last Tues-
day night were Cong. Manny Pacquiao for Lifetime Achievement Award, Gov. Rodolfo Del Rosario of Davao del Norte for Sports Leadership Award, and worldranked pool player Lee vann Corteza as hall of Famer. Citations were given also to University of Mindanao president Dr. Guillermo Torres Jr., veteran photojournalist
Rene Lumawag, DACIBA, SCooP Davao, Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) and outstanding coaches Rommel Tan of AAK-Davao and Alfred Moulic of hCDC. Psthumous awards were given to the late edge Davao editorial consultant and veteran sportswriter Ramon Maxey and late chess arbiter Sammy Yu. (NJB)
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EMCOR EXEC. Boy Arriba of Emcor Davao has announced the staging of the 5th Emcor Davao PRO-AM Golf Tournament set July 31, Aug. 1 and 2, 2014 Apo Golf Country Club, Davao City.
MUCH ADO ABOUT LOVE Cavs forming Big 3 NBA ROUNDUP
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ALKS between the Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves surrounding forward Kevin Love threaten to derail talk of a newly formed ‘Big Three’ in Cleveland. The Cavaliers are offering No. 1 overall draft pick Andrew Wiggins and 2013 top pick Anthony Bennett to acquire Love from the Timberwolves, but Chicago is still in the picture, according to eSPN. Trade options from the Bulls are likely to be young veterans and former first-round picks Taj Gibson and Jimmy Butler. It is not known whether the Bulls would part with sweet-shooting forward Doug McDermott. Cleveland and Minnesota have been in trade talks since the Cavaliers signed superstar forward LeBron James a week ago. Yahoo Sports reported that James had contacted Love since the Cavaliers decided to include Wiggins in a possible deal. STERlINg RETURNS TO COURT With a settlement attempt stalled, Donald and Shelly Sterling returned to court Tuesday to continue
the trial to decide the fate of the Los Angeles Clippers. Clippers interim Ceo Richard Parsons said in a Los Angeles probate court that coach Doc Rivers would not return for the upcoming season if Donald Sterling still owned the club. Parsons added that the continued presence of Donald Sterling in ownership would prompt sponsors to distance themselves from the team. According to multiple media outlets, a meeting with prospective Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was held Monday at Donald Sterling’s home. No progress was made in talks geared toward a settlement. All three sides were represented by attorneys, and Ballmer and Donald Sterling attended, though Shelly Sterling was not present. RUSh gOES TO gOlDEN STATE The Golden State Warriors signed free agent guard-forward Brandon Rush on Tuesday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed by the team, but the two-year deal was reported to be worth approximately $2.5 million with a player option for the
KEVIN LOVE. To Cleveland?
Cavs make deals intended to get All Star forward
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he Cleveland Cavaliers made a deal to increase their trade asset flexibility in pursuit of Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star forward Kevin Love, absorbing three non-guaranteed contracts in a trade with the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, league sources told Yahoo Sports. The Cavaliers unloaded the guaranteed deal of Carrick Felix – along with a future second-round pick and $1 million – for John Lucas, Malcolm Thomas and erik Murphy, sources said. Cleveland has been determined to acquire Love since it signed LeBron James to a free-agent deal. Those three players can be included in packages as preludes to a Love deal, or in a Love deal itself to give Minnesota salary-cap relief. The Cavaliers hold an interest in keeping Thomas, who could be an inexpensive role player to strengthen their frontcourt
depth, sources said. Cleveland has to be creative in solidifying a deal for Love, who the Timberwolves want to package with Kevin Martin and J.J. Barea, several front-office officials told Yahoo Sports. Cleveland’s discussions with Minnesota have escalated with the Cavaliers’ willingness to include No. 1 overall pick Andrew Wiggins in the deal, sources said. Without Wiggins, there’s no other combination of Cleveland players and picks that would interest Minnesota. once Wiggins signs his rookie contract, a trade involving him can’t be formally completed for 30 days. The Denver Nuggets have remained a strong contender for Love, offering a package that sources said has been the most appealing to Minnesota outside of the Cavaliers and a possible Golden State deal including Klay Thompson. So far, the Warriors have kept Thompson out of their offer to Minnesota. Minnesota wants a package for Love to include Barea, who has $4.5 million left on his expiring deal – and possibly Martin, who has three years and $21 million left. As part of a larger deal, the Cavaliers want to include 2013 No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett and a future No. 1 pick for Love. The Cavaliers have been offering future first-round picks for an experienced center, league sources said. Love has demanded a trade before
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FOR THE CITY. City Administrator Melchor Quitain (third from left) receives his token from DCSCI president Ben Sur, Denver So, SKCSFI chairman So Peng Kee, Rommel Tan, Dexon So, and Dexter So. Boy Lim
THEY’RE NOT ‘NO SHOWS’
Sports Council explains why Manny, RDR could not make it N
oW it can be told. Filipino boxing champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, who is now trying his hand at professional basketball, was invited to test his skills against visiting NBA stars in the aborted PLDT hoMe Fibr Last home Stand. Likewise, Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo del Rosario was in Manila for a previously arranged engagement. Both Pacquiao and Gov. Del Rosario were among the major awardees in Tuesday night’s 20th So Kim Cheng Annual Sports Awards at the Grand Regal hotel— the eight-division champion for his Lifetime Achievement Award and the sports-loving provincial executive for Sports Leadership. Contrary to a news report (not in edge Davao), the two were not “noshows” in the second decade of the recognition night organized by the So Kim Cheng Sports Foun-
dation Inc. and the Davao City Sports Council. A “no-show” is defined as someone who is expected to be somewhere but does not arrive or appear or a person who unexplainedly fails to keep an appointment. In the case of Pacquiao and Del Rosario, both have sent response and explanation to the invitation that they could not make the ceremonies. “We have been told that they are not coming for reasons we understand. These leaders understandably have very hectic schedules and having told us that they are honored to be accorded the recognition is presence enough that we value even if they are not physically here,” said Ben Sur, president of the Davao City Sports Council Inc. Lito delos Reyes, President of Sports Communicators organization of the Philippines-Davao (SCooP), said: “Manny was already in Davao last
night. In Fairness to him, he did not confirm that he is coming, but he had to catch a flight to Manila. he said he will play against the NBA stars.” Dexter So, executive vice president of the SKCFI, also said they understand the busy schedules of some of the awardees but are happy that the event has grown bigger this year with the introduction of some innovations like the Parade of Athletes, Sports exhibits and distribution of Insurance Coverage for athletes and coaches. According to the ABS-CBN news website, Pacquiao, newly-hired coach of expansion team KIA Motors in the PBA and who has also entered the PBA Rookie Draft, was invited by Coach John Lucas to attend “The Last home Stand,” a charity event featuring a dozen NBA stars and the players of the Philippine national basketball team—Pilipinas SMART Gilas.
UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO. UM president Dr. Willie Torres receives his citation from DCSCI president Ben Sur, SKCSFI chairman So Peng Keeand former DCSCI president Nilo Abellera. Boy Lim
CANCELLED
Fans disappointed as Last Home Stand is called off Alrahima cagers edge B
Adwana Boys, JNR wins
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eAM Alrahima prevailed on a low-scoring game against Adwana Boys, 46 – 43, in to take the solo lead in Group B in the ongoing Duterte Basketball League-Ramadan Cup 2014 at the Davao City Recreation Center Almendras Gym on Monday night. Alraddadi Usman came through with 14 points for
Alrahima which improved to 3 – 1 win-loss record. Jalal haroun added 10 baskets for the Deputy Mayor Randy Usman-owned Alrahima team. Marohombsar Rehan topscored for the losing team with 10 points. Adwana Boys of team owner Basoy Bato dropped to 1 – 2 win loss record.
Team JNR banked on its run and gun type of play to beat Team Allysah, 61 – 53 on Tuesday night. Abdulasis Badio poured in 15 points to lead the charge for JNR which bounced back from an opening game defeat. Allysah dropped to 1 – 2 card despite a big showing from Jasser Guroalim and h. Abbas.
ASKeTBALL fans were doubly disappointed Tuesday night after two of the biggest names headlining the PLDT home Last home Stand Charity event were unable to make it to Manila at the last minute. To make matters worse, the scheduled exhibition game between Team Fibr All Stars and Gilas Pilipinas did not take place, with players from both sides participating in practice drills instead. In a statement released by organizers just a few hours before the first of two charity
events pitting Gilas Pilipinas and Team Fibr All-Stars tipped off, the media was informed that Paul George and Blake Griffin would not be showing up. “We regret to inform you that Fibr All Star Players Blake Griffin and Paul George will not be able to join the Last home Stand All-Star Charity event at the Araneta Coliseum on 22nd and 23rd July 2014,” the statement read. Griffin personally apologized for his absence through a video and said urgent personal matters prevented him
from making the trip to Manila. he promised to make it up to the fans by coming over soon and “spend one-on-one time with you and do all the great things I’ll miss today with the charity, the kids and of course all of you who are looking forward to spending a great time with all of us from Team Fibr. Keep all your tickets, because we will definitely see each other soon.” The slam dunk champion also said he would be keeping an eye out for Gilas. “We’ll see each other in Spain,” Griffin said.
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ATHLETES OF THE YEAR. Gabriel Quinonez of AAK-Davao and Ella Grace Moulic of chess show off their plaques. Boy Lim
ITY Administrator Melchor Quitain extolled the Davao City Sports Council and the So Kim Cheng Sports Foundation Inc. for their contribution to the development of sports in Davao City. “You are always ahead of us. You fill the void where we are not doing something,” said Quitain, who represented Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in the 20th So Kim Cheng Annual Sports Awards, in his keynote speech that was met with loud applause from some 200 sports leaders and athletes. Quitain lauded the two-decades old sports-giving body for recognizing the efforts of local athletes. “our athletes gave us pride and honor, thank you for doing us a favor,”
he added. Quitain told the audience that the city government will be glad to listen to the sports leaders and athletes and support their initiatives. “Just tell us what to do.” he stressed that the city government under Mayor Duterte welcomes a collaboration and partnership with the City Sports Council and the SKCFI. he invited the DCSCI and the SKCFI to mount a bigger exhibit at the Davao Museum for sports after he toured the exhibits area mounted by the three clustered sports groups under the DCSCI. “our fellow Dabawenyos need to know these things, these associations and these sports events. They need to know their heroes,” he said. ella Grace Moulic of
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Escandor fires 9 treys, lifts Execs anew
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TIGHTLY GUARDED. Glenn Escandor is guarded by an ABC defender during the City Hall Execs-ABC series. Escandor fired nine triples to lead the Execs past the Village Chiefs. Lean Daval Jr.
T’S fast becoming a heroic habit. City sports consultant and hotelier Glen escandor is getting used to wearing the hero’s cape for the City hall executive oldies. escandor fired nine three pointers to finish the game with 31 points and lift the executive oldies past Association of Barangay Captains (ABC), 87 – 66, in Game 1 of the 3rd Conference best of seven series at the Davao City Recreation Center Almendras Gym on Tuesday night. escandor, a consultant to the City Mayor’s office, nailed seven shots from long range bridging second and third period to mark his stellar performance as the execs took a 1 – 0 series lead. With go-to-guy Christopher “Bong” Go playing decoy and efficiently setting his teammates up, the spot-up shooter escandor stepped up and hit four triples in the third period to help give the execs a commanding, 67 – 50, lead entering the final canto. Go, the executive assistant of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, contributed 20 baskets for the execs who extended their winning streak to nine games dating back in the
first conference. The village chiefs came out in the match fighting hard but couldn’t get their acts going in the final half to once again drop the series opener. Burly-forward Jun Labro paced the ABC with 14 points. Arnulfo Apostol had 10. The game was extremely tight before escandor, who was instrumental in the executive oldies second conference swept, exploded with barrage of three pointers. Ram Reyes chipped in 10 baskets for the executive oldies who had a 40 – 36 lead at the half. The executive oldies ended the first canto with 24 – 16 lead but the village chiefs surged in the second period to keep the game close. (Rico Biliran) Box scores: executive oldies – 87 – escandor 31, Go 20, Reyes 14, Peloton 8, Poliquit 6, escarilla 5, Alparaque 3 ABC – 66 – Labro 14, Apostol 10, Maquiling 8, Culaste 8, Torrejas Jr 7, Bantayan 5, orilla 4, Torrejas Sr 2, Belarmino 2, Culaste 2, Guevarra 2, Laurel 2 Qtr scores: 24 – 16, 40 – 36, 67 – 50, 87 - 66
HARD HABIT TO BREAK