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JOURNALIST SLAIN IN TAGUM Victim was president of DavNor press club, DANECO-NEA exec A

JOURNALIST and member of the board of directors of the Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc.-National Electrifi-

cation Administration (DANECO-NEA) died after being shot in front of his residence in Mirafuentes Village, Barangay Magugpo, Tagum City at

around 10 p.m. on Tuesday by a lone gunman. Police said the gunman shot Gregorio Ybañez, 65, four times in different parts of

his body and arm. Ybañez was immediately brought by family members to the Bishop Joseph Regan Memorial Hospital, but he

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died at around 6 a.m. yesterday, August 19. Ybañez was former president and current member of DANECO-NEA board of direc-

tors. He was also president of the Davao del Norte Press and Radio-TV Club (DNPRC) at the time of his death.

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KADAYAWAN OPENING. Ethnic dancers perform in Monday night’s opening ceremony of the 30th Kadayawan sa Dabaw, which was halted due to the heavy downpour. City officials decided to postpone the event and reschedule this afternoon. Lean Daval Jr.

SUNTRUST AWARDING. Suntrust Properties Inc. president Atty. Harrison M. Paltongan (third from right) leads the company’s second quarter awarding ceremonies for top sales agents of One Lakeshore Drive at the Pinnacle Hotel and Suites Tuesday night. Also in photo are executive vice president and chief operating officer Deanna Jean A. Claveria (third from left), first vice president Jerry R. Rubis (second from left), AVP for Davao branch operations Engr. Leonora P. Gutierrez (second from right) and sales division head-Dunamis Jerico P. Haw (left) and sales division head Eriberto S. Potente-Davao Eagles Jr. Kenneth Ong ▼

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TIGHT SECURITY. Elements of Sta. Ana Police station conduct a random checkpoint along R. Castillo Avenue in Davao City as part of the security measures for the 30th Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival. Lean Daval Jr.

NPA member surrenders

HE Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) yesterday said a member of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the government in Barangay Agsabo, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur on August 16. The EastMinCom said the rebel, whom it identified only alias Wendel, had a US Carbine caliber 30 M1 rifle with magazine and ammunition when he surrendered to the 8th Special Forces Company of the 3rd Special Forces Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Regiment. In a statement, the military said the rebel decided to surrender after realizing the “abuses” and “deceptive activities” committed by the members and leaders of NPA of the Southern Mindanao Regional

Committee. The military said Wendel wants to start a new life with his family and to avail himself of the comprehensive local integration program (CLIP) of the government through the local government unit of Agusan del Sur. EastMinCom said Wendel will receive livelihood and appropriate training assistance through the CLIP of the concerned LGU. On Tuesday, two NPA members surrendered to the 10th Infantry Division, Philippine Army in Compostela Valley Province. The EasMinCom said it has recorded a total of 191 NPA members who have surrendered since January 1, 2015. Armando B. Fenequito Jr.

Police have sketch of Cali’s murderer By FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA

OLICE are now holding the cartographic sketch of the suspect in the murder of former Pacific Xtreme Combat (PXC) champion Ale Cali. Speaking to reporters in yesterday’s AFP-PNP Press Corps media briefing held at the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 11 regional director lawyer Dante Gierran said the cartographic sketch of

the killer is now in the hands of Talomo Police Station. Gierran, however, would not divulge any detail about the cartographic sketch. He said the sketch is a good lead to identify the killer. “First things first. We need to identify the killer, the one with the intent. Only then can we charge the person for committing the crime,” Gierran said. DCPO spokesperson Chief

Inspector Milgrace Driz said police still need to make a profile of the possible perpetrator and of Cali himself to pinpoint the motive for the killing. “The sketch is still under investigation and the informations are still subject for verification. We still need to conduct profiling of both the suspect and the victim for our investigation,” she said. Driz also said they are working hand in hand with the

NBI in the investigation of the case. Gierran confirmed that Cali had gone to the NBI office on August 13 and talked to agent Arcelito Albao to report that he had been receiving threats. Cali was shot dead at around 10:45 a.m. on August 16 in Crossing Ulas, Davao City. Police had earlier said they are looking at love triangle as possible motive for the killing.

“We just have to continue until such time that everybody will agree on what should be done in ARMM,” she said. Antonino said she understands that it is difficult to pass the law due to lack of quorum during the discussions in the House of Representatives. She said even if there is a quorum, the process would still take a long time because the bill has to undergo debate. “Probably they might set another timetable for the approval of the bill,” she said. Earlier, Una ang Barangay Ating Paunlarin (1-BAP) party-list Rep. Silvestre H. Bello III

said the proposed BBL has a slim chance of being approved at the Lower House despite the efforts of the President. Bello said some members of Congress personally do not like the bill, especially those who are non-Muslims from Mindanao. On the other hand, Senator Allan Peter Cayetano is set to file on Friday the Mindanao Peace and Development Bill as backup to the proposed BBL. He said the bill aims to give more funds to Mindanao for the self-determination not only to the Bangsamoro Re-

PDEA, PNP seize P6.3M in shabu in Tagum City MinDA: BBL might not be passed under Aquino

OUSINS carrying P6.3 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) were nabbed by combined anti-narcotic operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, PDEA official said on Wednesday. PDEA Director General Undersecretary Arturo G. Cacdac Jr. identified the suspects as cousins Junaid Bancola, 35; Samerah Bancola, 23, both residents of Pasir, Malabang, Lanao del Sur; Moncao Bancola, 35; and Sarah Bancola, 38, of Sarimanok, Sabala Manao, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur.

Cacdac said that last Monday around 4:10 a.m., combined operatives of PDEA Regional Office 11 under Director Adzhar Albani, Tagum City Police Office, Region 11 Intelligence Division implemented a search warrant issued by Judge Arlene Lirag-Palabrica, Presiding Judge of Regional Trial Court Branch 31, Tagum City, against the Bancolas in Barangay West, Tagum City, Davao del Norte. Cacdac said confiscated from the Bancolas were 10 pieces of heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing suspected shabu weighing 700 grams with an estimated value of P6,300,000 and various drug

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INDANAO Development Authority (MinDA) chair Secretary Luwalhati R. Antonino yesterday said the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) bill may not be passed in the remaining months of President Benigno Aquino’s administration. “Even the administration realizes that amendments will have to be part of a legislative process,” Antonino said in an interview yesterday during the Livelihood Exchange Philippines 2015, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Chief Executive Officer’s

Conference at SMX Convention Center. She said the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) should accept the fact that the BBL needs to undergo a series of revisions by Congress before it is passed. Antonino also said if BBL is not be passed in the present administration, the process should be continued by the next administration. She said there are already improvements in the governance of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) with additional funds from the national government.

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New Bangsamoro gov’t should hire displaced ARMM workers: Marcos

POLITICAL SEASON? Motorcycle riders pass by a tarpaulin printed with a Kadayawan sa Dabaw greeting from Rep. Win Gatchalian of Valenzuela City, who is said to be eying a higher post in next year’s election. Lean Daval Jr.

HE new government under the proposed Bangsamoro Autonomous Region should give preference to displaced workers of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao ARMM) in hiring new civil servants. This was the assertion of Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr., chairman of the Committee on Local Government. In a radio interview, Marcos noted that ARMM and all its offices would be abolished once the Basic Law on Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BLBAR) is enacted, leading to loss of jobs. Around 30,000 civil servants, are estimated to be affected, a majority of whom are public school teachers. “That means all employees of ARMM would immediately lose their items, their jobs. Unfortunately, we cannot tell the new government who to hire as new civil servants,” Marcos said. “I hope the new Bangsamoro government would consider giving the displaced ARMM workers preference in the hiring of their new work force,” he added. Since there is no guarantee

the displaced ARMM workers will be rehired, Marcos said he included provisions in his proposed Basic Law on the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region to ensure they would enjoy all their benefits and privileges under the law. “We studied this matter thoroughly and we decided to include a provision to make sure those who won’t be rehired in the new government won’t be deprived of any of the rights or benefits they are entitled to receive under our laws,” Marcos said. Among others, the BLBAR provides that the establishment of the Bangsamoro Regional Government should comply with the provisions of RA 6656, otherwise known as the “Act to Protect the Security of Tenure of Civil Service Officers And Employees in the Implementation of Government Reorganization”. The bill also provides that “the gap in the length of service by reason of involuntary separation of an employee as a consequence of the reorganization of the Bangsamoro Regional Government shall not interrupt the continuity of the

Binay says gov’t will use Light customer services people’s money in 2016 Davao open on August 21, 24 and 31 V

ICE President Jejomar Binay said people’s money will be poured in the coming national and local elections to ensure victory of administration candidates. “Babaha ang pera sa araw ng halalan na ipamumodmod sa mga botante at manggagaling ito mismo sa kaban ng bayan (Money will be used for the voters and it will come from people’s money),” Binay told officials and residents of Sultan Kudarat town in Maguindanao where he was guest of honor and speaker during the

municipality’s 68th foundation anniversary on Tuesday. Without naming names, Binay was obviously referring to the Aquino administration which has access over government funds. “Accept the money,” he told voters. “That is your money, then vote according to your conscience,” Binay added. Binay, who has already declared his candidacy for the 2016 presidential elections, also hit the administration’s dirty tactics of filing corruption charges against those

Mindanao vice governors support ‘substitute’ BBL

ICE Governors in Mindanao are supporting the substitute bill of the proposed “Bangsamoro Basic Law,” an official said Wednesday. Vice Governor Joey Pelaez of Misamis Oriental said the elected vice governors in Mindanao converged five days ago to tackle various concerns in Mindanao. Pelaez said 19 vice governors joined the conference. Two were from Luzon, one was from the Visayas, and the rest came from Mindanao. He said Senator Bongbong Marcos came to Cagayan De Oro City to join the conference of the vice governors where the Senator explained the proposed substitute bill of the BBL. “The substitute bill is a measure to address the constitutional flaws of the original

BBL. The bill promotes the interest of the Bangsamoro people without sacrificing the country’s interest and sovereignty,” Pelaez quoted Marcos as saying. He said Marcos explained that the substitute bill is necessary so that the Supreme Court would not question its constitutionality. He said that the Vice Governors are endorsing the substitute bill. “The Vice Governors are not in favor of the old BBL, which constitutionality became a subject of heated debate in the House of Representatives.” Pelaez said the vice governors also tackled the economy of Mindanao, particularly the island’s energy sources in relation to the BBL and a comprehensive overview of the status of various development projects in Mindanao. (PNA)

who opposed the current administration. “What we need are experienced leaders, not neophytes who lack the needed expertise in running the affairs of the government, not ‘palpak’ governance,” he added. While in town, Binay also administered the oath-taking of new members of the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) and established the UNA-Maguindanao provincial chapter. He was told that former Maguindanao Rep. Didagen Dialangalen of LAKAS-CMD

party has allied with the UNA party in Maguindanao. Also present during Binay’s visit were Maguindanao political leaders like Mamasapano Mayor Benzar Ampatuan, Talayan Mayor Ali Midtimbang and former Sultan Kudarat Mayor Tucao Mastura. Accompanying Binay were Philippine Councilor League chair Alma Moreno and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez, who both declared their respective senatorial bids. (Ferdinandh Cabrera / MindaNews)

AVAO Light and Power Company’s frontline customer services will be available to the public during the proclaimed non-working holidays on August 21, 24 and 31. Payment and customer services in the full service centers in SM Lanang Premier and in SM City Davao will be accepted from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Meanwhile, Panabo branch will accept payments from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for customer services. Toril and Calinan pay-

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ment offices will be open from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN, and from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Only Sto. Tomas collection office will not be available for the public on the said holidays. However, the company’s Panabo branch and the accredited collection office in Sto. Tomas, both in Davao del Norte, will have normal operations during the Kadayawan Festival, on August 24, as these are not covered by the holiday proclamation. Emergency service will remain available 24 hours through 229-DLPC (3572).

DIZZYING RIDE. A man appears to be on the verge of throwing up while riding a scrambler at the carnival area inside Magsaysay Park, which was set up for the celebration of the 30th Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival. Lean Daval Jr.

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PhilRice unveils soil guide book T

LIVEX 2015. Mindanao Development Authority (MINDA) chairperson Secretary Luwalhati R. Antonino and ICT Davao Inc. President lawyer Samuel Matunog receive the Memorandum of Cooperation in Support to the Mindanao and Development Corridor in yesterday’s turned over at Livelihood Exchange

Philippines 2015, Information and Communication Technology - Chief Executive Officer’s Conference. Also in photo are members of the different ICT councils in Mindanao and Palawan. Armando B. Fenequito Jr.

HE Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has produced a guide book titled “Simplified Keys to Soil Series” to provide farmers accurate soil identification through qualitative analysis of the soil’s basic properties: color, texture, pH (measure of acidity and alkalinity) and coarse fragments. Wilfredo Collado, senior science research specialist of the Agronomy, Soils and Plant Physiology Division (ASPPD) of PhilRice, said the book will not just provide a better approach towards agro-technological transfer but will also help enhance agricultural productivity in a farming area. “Once the soil is identified, most suitable crops can now be selected and planted, and at the same time, proper soil management recommendations can be devised,” he said. The scientist said that

through the book, farmers will also be guided on soil fertility and management as well as on the appropriate technology requirements for a particular crop. “Soil identification follows simple methods from soil sampling, color determination, pH and texture determination. The steps under these methods are detailed in the guide book,” Collado said. A soil series guide book for each of the major rice producing provinces of the country - Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Iloilo, Pampanga, Tarlac, Aklan, Antique, Bataan, Bulacan, Pangasinan, Zambales, Aurora, Cagayan, Negros Oriental, and Negros Occidental - is also available. Collado said that farmers, extension workers, or anyone interested may contact the PhilRice Text Center at 0920911-1398 for more information on the guide book. (PNA)

Internet connectivity to lure more investors Phlrankslife2ndinsurance sector in ASEAN index By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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HE Mindanao Development Authority (MINDA) urged investors of the BEST (BIMP-EAGA Submarine Terrestrial) Cable Project to put in place a high speed Internet connectivity that is affordable for micro, small and medium enterprises in the Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia Malaysia and Philippines – East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) sub-region. “Our local telecommunications industry should also explore missionary connectivity to far flung areas as means of

narrowing the digital divide,” MINDA chair Secretary Luwalhati R. Antonino said in her speech during the Livelihood Exchange 2015 yesterday. Antonino said with the growing opportunity in the ICT sector, the Corridors program has laid forth various strategies to increase the competitiveness of Mindanao and Palawan through the improvement of the transport and logistics services to support tourism, industry, and agriculture development. She said among the island

groups in the Philippines, Mindanao got the second largest share in terms of public expenditure in infrastructure at 28.2 percent or P215 billion Pesos in 2014. Antonino said given the emerging trends, it is timely for Mindanao to vigorously pursue an innovation and startups ecosystem in Mindanao and the rest of BlMP-AGA. “This means that investments must be geared towards the creation and empowerment of SMEs (Small and Medium Entrepreneurs) that sup-

port the ICT industry,” she said. Another activity that can also be embarked on is the active participation in the global information Technology-Business Process Management market (lT-BPM), according to Antonino. Antonino said this industry is currently valued at $240250 US billion dollars. “In the context of Asean’s single market and production, we can pool our resources, build further our capacities, and promote what we call as

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Davao iCon to discuss city’s land use By VANESSA KATE F. MADRAZO, ADDU Intern

HE 3rd Davao Investment Conference (Davao ICon), which will be held on November 4 to 6, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center, will focus on real estate and how to invest wisely in the context of the city land law. The conference is being organized by the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) in partnership with the Davao City Investment and Promotions Center (DCIPC) and the Subdivision and Housing Development Association (SHDA) Southern Mindanao Chapter. DCCCII executive vice president architect Daniel Lim said the event seeks to gather local developers, investors, and buyers as well as industry experts to discuss business opportunities and trends regarding real estate. More than that, the event aims to educate local investors regarding the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

Lim said the law is a physical plan ordinance that dictates the location of property. “It mandates that land owners are not allowed to change the usage of the land that they buy within the span of five years,” he said. Lim said commercial land, for instance, will remain commercial land in that duration and the owner is not allowed to shift it for residential or industrial use. “Investors have to know this because the impact of investing in the wrong property can lead to tragic loss of investment,” he said. Lim said the city designates certain areas for certain kinds of properties because their needs are different. As an example, he said industrial waste management is different from residential waste management, and the sizes of roads that each type of property needs also differ. “We need to reduce the

conflicts in usage and traffic,” Lim said. For her part, Kristin Lu of SHDA said land development is not just about investment. “We also do studies to check geohazards and ensure public safety. We need to protect buyers too,” she said. She said there is currently a rising trend in the real estate business especially because there are big tracts of land available in the north and south of Davao like Cabantian and Toril. This trend demands that DCCCII make sure investors are informed of not only the opportunities available but how to maximize these opportunities. Davao ICon is expecting 300 to 500 participants this year. It is being held as part of the DCCCII’s advocacy of promoting business in Davao and inviting investors to invest in Davao. The program will have two parts: a conference to discuss

the current trends and the best practices particularly for real estate business and an exhibit to showcase the projects of local developers.

HE Philippine life insurance industry ranks second out of the 10 ASEAN economies in the Liberalization Index, the Department of Finance (DOF) said yesterday. The study was conducted by Millman, a global provider of actuarial and related products and services, the DOF said in a statement. The DOF said the study attempts to measure the openness of the life insurance regulatory regimes of the ASEAN economies with regard to their alignment with international standards. “We are pleased to find our life insurance industry’s placement in the ASEAN rankings. This affirms that our rapidly growing sectors are underpinned by sound regulatory regimes and enabling environments,” Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima said. The DOF said the Millman ASEAN Liberalization Index

(MALI) is the outcome of the study, which reflects the stages of development of insurance markets in each member state. The MALI is published in a report entitled “Potential Implications of the ASEAN Economic Community for the Life Insurance Industry.” Each ASEAN economy is assessed based on their relative stage of development of the life industry. Eight features are covered, namely product, development, distribution, investment, sophistication of capital regime, policyholder protection, foreign ownership, new licenses, and talent mobility. An economy with a high score signifies a perfectly liberal market while a low score indicates a more tightly controlled industry, with typically less exposure to foreign participation. The Philippines ranked second next to Sin-

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PARTNERSHIP 3rd Davao Investment Conference (Davao ICon) chair Arch. Daniel Lim of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) (right) signs a partnership agreement with Housing Development Association (SHDA) Southern Mindanao Chapter president Kristin Lu (second from right) during the Club 888 forum at Marco Polo Davao Wednesday. Also in photo are SHDA secretary Cecille Ann S Ilagan and DCCCII president Antonio dela Cruz. Prince Simon B. Canda

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Suntrust cites top sales agents By CHARLES RAYMOND A. MAXEY

HE sales agents took center stage in one fitting ceremony as Suntrust Properties Inc. honored them for high sales of the company’s res-

idential project One Lakeshore Drive. “We are here today to celebrate the abundance of your harvest,” Suntrust president Atty. Harrison

M. Paltongan told their sales workforce in Davao during the 2nd quarter awarding ceremony at the Pinnacle Hotel and Suites Tuesday night.

The firm’s executive vice president and chief operating officer Deanna Jean A. Claveria said their Davao sales team generated P786 million or 16

WE LOOK AT YOU AS HUMAN BEINGS. Suntrust president Atty. Harrison M. Paltongan hails the firm’s sales team during the 2nd quarter awarding ceremonies at the Pinnacle Hotel and Suites Tuesday night. Kenneth Irving Ong

percent of the P4.9 billion sales for the One Lakeshore Drive development. “It is indeed a very, very significant contribution to Suntrust Properties,” Claveria said. Suntrust, a subsidiary of property giant Megaworld Corp., is building a township project in One Lakeshore Drive. The project is a four-tower condominium cluster that will rise in the company’s Davao Park District in Lanang, just near the SM mall. One Lakeshore Drive is nestled in an 11.2-hectare lot, with four hectares intended to house offices and business process outsourcing (BPO) facilities, and seven hectares for the four towers. The project also boasts of medical facilities and a school, making it different from other property developments, according to Paltongan. The 15-storey Davao Finance Center of the project is also targeted for completion in 2016.

Eighty percent of the project’s first two towers are sold out, and last Tuesday’s ceremony included the soft launch of the third and fourth towers. But, the night belonged to the sales agents of the company, who arrived in Kadayawan-inspired dresses. Top sales agents received plaques and cash incentives plus a trip to Manila for a much bigger recognition. Paltongan hailed the sales agents for their performance and vowed the company will always be there to support them. “Remember that every day, every month and every quarter is a fresh start,” Paltongan said. “Remember that we in Suntrust do not only look at you as figures or numbers. We look at you as human beings,” he added. Also on hand during the ceremony were Suntrust first vice president Jerry R. Rubis and AVP for Davao branch operations Engr. Leonora P. Gutierrez.

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Camella rolls out huge Kadayawan discounts

N keeping with the festive spirit of the Kadayawan celebration, Camella Davao holds its own set of activities and promos to join in the festival’s cheer. “Camella has always shown its support and active participation in the Kadayawan Festival, and this year is no different,” said Anna Mae dela Pena, Camella Davao Marketing Head, adding that they have not only prepared fun activities for their guests and buyers, but also irresistible promo packages. Camella will herald their celebration with a motorcade in the morning of Friday, August 21, followed by the opening of the bazaar showcasing premium goods and items on sale the whole day. The bazaar will be located at the parking area of the Camella offices at Delgar Building along JP Laurel Avenue in Bajada.

Exciting games and prizes await those who will drop by to join the festivities, especially homebuyers and guests. Vehicles plying JP Laurel can even stop over to get free stickers and other giveaways. A dance contest dubbed “Damang-dama ang Saya” will start at six in the evening.

“On top of all these exciting events are our unbeatable promos offered only during the Kadayawan Festival, such as a Kadayawan discount of up to P115,000 for a Camella Series house and P15,000 for a Lessandra house, both in Camella Davao,” said dela Pena. The Kadayawan discount further heats up with the slashing of as much as P100,000 in discount for Terrain houses in Cerritos Trails in Mintal. Dela Pena said they are not stopping there, adding that on top of the Kadayawan discount, homebuyers of these terrain houses also get a free balcony and carport. “This Kadayawan, it is discounts galore for homebuyers of Camella homes, especially for those buying condo units at Liverpool, the fourth and tallest condominium tower of Northpoint,” she said. Liverpool’s Kadayawan discount can go as high as P350,000, quite a windfall for homebuyers. Making the deal sweeter for those who will make their purchases within August are free air-conditioning sets for Liverpool’s condo units. A two-bedroom condo will come with two air-conditioning units for free, while a studio unit gets one free air-conditioning unit. With these Kadayawan treats, homebuyers will have more to be grateful for during this festival of thanksgiving when they take advantage of Camella’s unmatchable discounts, easy-on-the-pocket financing schemes, and giveaways. “We want people to feel

the Kadayawan spirit through Camella by extending to them these Kadayawan promos,” Dela said. Camella’s promos for the Kadayawan Festival last year were snatched up by homebuyers who wanted to take advantage of the discounts and achieve their dream of living in a well-appointed Camella community. Camella Davao is a subsidiary of the country’s largest homebuilder, Vista Land & Lifescapes that has built over 250,000 homes all over the country in over 35 years. All inquiries are welcome at 2/F Delgar Building, J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City, or give them a call at 226-3100, email at vismin@camella.com.ph, or check out their website www. camella.com.ph.

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LEE EUN YOUNG NATURE CARE CENTER OPENS IN SM LANANG PREMIER

Korean Beauty

IT’S NO SECRET, Koreans probably have the most flawless, glowing skin. You wonder, are they born with good skin? If that is so, whoever said all men are created equal is wrong.

Eileen Min, one of the professional beauty therapists of Lee Eun Young Nature Care Center disagrees. “No. That’s not true. We Koreans are not born with beautiful skin. We’re just like you. We have skin problems too. The only difference is in the habit of taking care of our skin,” Eileen said. And contrary to common notion, there’s a secret to Korean beauty. “Koreans always make it a point to have regular facial aside from eating the right food and keeping a good lifestyle,” she added. Eileen narrated that when they first introduced Korean natural beauty care center Lee Eun Young in Davao City, their primary market were the Korean residents in the city. The idea of luring the locals into trying the Korean beauty methods is just secondary. To their surprise, a number of Dabawenyos began to come to the clinic and try the unique treatment. Soon after, Lee Eun Young became a byword. Even Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte became a regular client. Dr. Lee Eun Young, the clinic’s proprietress, is a valedictorian graduate in Ph.D in Acupuncture and a Professional Graduate

School of Oriental Medicine from the Wonkwang University in South Korea. She obtained her Naturopathy (Executive Programme in Health Policy and Management School of Public Health) from Seoul National University in South Korea. In 2011, Dr. Lee started her first clinic at the FTC Tower and later branched out to SM City Davao last year and in SM Lanang Premier last August 8, 2015. STATE-OF-THE-ART KOREAN CLINIC Lee Eun Young Nature Care Center is a state-ofthe-art Korean clinic which highly offers naturopathic method and acupuncture treatments, we can care and cure any problems of our clienteles without any side effects: from obesity, hypertensions, diabetes, face problems (acne, melasma, and aging), kidney problems, even fertility and hormonal imbalance, height problems, etc. (so name it, we can help you in natural way). Adapting Korean technique mingling with naturopathic approach, our services is said to be premium from its permutation, especially our intense Korean Facial and products, it’s very totally dissimilar from others, we are more concern on how skin recovers itself naturally, making it smooth, glowing, brightening, wrinkle-free, scar-free, and hydration every day after treatment without any side effects. “Now days, western

medicines are more giving drugs to the patient. For example, hypertensive patient must have his maintenance medicine; unknowingly every organ has been affected. It’s been said that western medicine suppresses the illness whereas more natural and holistic remedies support the body to use its own defenses to fight the illness. Also, when the organs are damaged already, the chance of removal of the specific organs might be possible,” Dr. Lee said. “In Lee Eun Young Nature Care Center, we determine the cause of diseases and health problems. It is very important to know the root cause in order to prevent its re occurrence. We can guarantee that through naturopathy and acupuncture, we can help you.” From the clinic’s wellmannered and well-trained staffs up to its latest equipment, Lee Eun Young makes sure that clients are well cared and handled. Lee Eun Young’s services are: Intense Korean Facial --Acne Clinic, Aquapeel, Auto MTS, Cryotherapy, Facial Air, Gold Lifting, LED, Reborn Skin, and Whitening Care; Slimming Program--RF Body and Powershape Max; Detox Therapy--Acupuncture & Healing Massage, Ear Acupuncture, Herbal Spa, and Tall Kid Growth Management. For reservations at Lee Eun Young SM Lanang, contact 09293932250 and 285-3829.

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When coffee met milk tea

WE all have our own preferences when it comes to the things we like to do or to eat. The same is true when it comes to our afternoon pick-me-ups which is usually separated into two camps, coffee or tea. Enterprising couple Randy and and Leslie Ann Salamat also had the same predicament, Randy loves coffee while Leslie loves tea. To solve their predicament, they decided to merge coffee and tea and opened the first BeanLeaf in Quezon City in 2014.

Fast forward to 2015 and 40 branches later, BeanLeaf is now open at The Peak of the Gaisano Mall of Davao, the brand’s first Mindanao store. The drink selection of the BeanLeaf is a blend of offerings which you can expect from both a coffee shop and a milk tea place with items such as lattes and frappes sitting comfortable besides milk tea and fruit tea concoctions. Interesting drinks include their BeanLeaf Coffee Latte (an espresso-based drink with vanilla, cinnamon, milk and dark chocolate) as well as BeanLeaf’s trademark Red Velvet shake (a coffee-free cold concoction inspired by the red velvet cake). They also have a Nestle Milo shake for the ones who love malted drinks. Milk tea fans will love their wide selection which range from Winter Melon Milk Tea, Honeydew Milk Tea, Hokkaido Milk Tea, and their popular Okinawa Milk Tea. You may also choose to add sinkers such as tapioca pearls, coffee jelly, crystal (nata de coco) cubes, or cream pudding into the mix. “All our drink products and mixers come from Taiwan,” says Peter Paul Mendoza, BeanLeaf’s franchise director, “This ensures the right flavour as well as top quality of our drinks.” My favourite drink though would be BeanLeaf’s Citrus with Malunggay, a refreshing blend of cold citrus juices, fragrant jasmine tea, and a dash of malunggay powder, a perfect thirst quencher for Davao’s hot afternoons. Aside from drinks, beanLeaf also serves pasta, sandwiches, and their own line of sausages. There are also specialty cakes and pastries for ones with a sweet tooth. BeanLeaf is now open at The Peak at the 5th level of Gaisano Mall of Davao.

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Red Velvet cake.

Serving my Citrus Malunggay Fruit Tea.

BeanLeaf Coffee Latte.

Saussage and mashed potatos.

BeanLeaf Davao Franchise owners James and Perlita Sawers (second from left and center) together with BeanLeaf president Randy Salamat(left) and BeanLeaf franchise director Peter Paul Mendoza (right). Joining them is Ailea Orpiano, BeanLeaf Davao’s general manager.

Power up at Waterfront AirAsia celebrates Kadayawan Festival Insular Hotel Davao with promo fares and freebies

WITH the stress and hullabaloo of everyday life, it is no wonder that escaping for even just a day is at the forefront of every working individual. At Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao, we make that dream into a reality with our latest room offerings. Rates starting as low as Php 2,700.00nett per room per night for single or double occupancy are up for grabs for the months of August to October 2015. Guests can choose to stay in any room category from Standard Rooms to an Executive Suite with these special rates. These are already inclusive of daily buffet breakfast at Café Uno, complimentary use of the Swimming Pool, free shuttle transfers to nearby malls, free WIFI, government tax and service charge. Best of all, guests get to take home a complimentary limited edition Waterfront PowerBank. You not only get to recharge yourself during your stay, but your handy gadgets as well. Make sure you don’t miss out on this exciting and rejuvenating promotion at the Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao. For inquiries and reservations and updates on our events, promos and culinary offerings, contact us at (082) 233 2881 to 87 or 300 8881 or visit our website at www. waterfronthotels.com.ph. Like us also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/waterfront.davao and follow us on Instagram and Twitter at WaterfrontDavao.

Exclusive concert passes, discount treats and much more to be given away!

AIRASIA, the world’s best low cost carrier for seven consecutive years, is giving away free concert passes, discount treats and other exciting freebies in line with this year’s celebration of Kadayawan Festival in Davao City. Starting today until 22 August 2015, all AirAsia passengers bound for Davao from Manila and Cebu will each receive a festival kit which provides them free and exclusive access to festival concerts of hottest local artists such as Up Dhar-

ma Down and Techy Romantics in SM Lanang, including passes to Arcadia Electronic Music Festival in D’Leonor Resort. The AirAsia festival kit also comes with useful information about Davao and its celebrated Kadayawan Festival.

Foodies and partygoers will also enjoy discounted prices at participating restaurants and clubs all over Davao City just by showing their AirAsia festival kit wristbands. AirAsia flies to Davao from Manila with 3x flights daily. Promo fares

to/from Davao and other AirAsia destinations from the Philippines are also up for grabs now at www.airasia.com with all-in fares from as low as P859 only. The promotional fares are also available on AirAsia mobile Application that can be downloaded via iPhone and Android, and at mobile.airasia.com. For more updates on AirAsia Philippines and its latest promotions and activities, follow them on social media through Facebook (facebook. com/AirAsiaPhilippines) and Twitter (twitter.com/ AirAsiaPh).

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Marimar to capture Dabawenyo hearts this Kadayawan Festival BEFORE the launch of the much-anticipated remake of Philippine TV’s phenomenal series Marimar, Davao City gets the ticket to seeing its lead stars in the flesh as Ms. World 2013 Megan Young and one of GMA’s most sought-after leading men Tom Rodriguez lead the Network’s contingent in this year’s Kadayawan Festival. Marimar herself and love interest Sergio, played by Megan and Tom, choose Davao as their first stop in the regions to meet and bond with their supporters. On Friday, August 21, Megan and Tom charm their way to the hearts of the Dabawenyos in a Kapuso mall show happening at The Annex Event Center of SM City Davao (Ecoland) at 4PM. On Sunday, August 23, Rhian Ramos and Mike Tan from the recently concluded primetime

in the different festivals around the country, is bringing to Davao no less than Megan Young and Tom Rodriguez from the highly anticipated remake of Marimar. It is in Kadayawan Festival where the program holds its first promo tour as a simple gesture of gratitude to the ever-

series The Rich Man’s Daughter together with My Faithful Husband’s Mikael Daez banner an event at the Activity Center of Abreeza Mall starting at 2PM. Following this is another mall show at the

Atrium of the Gaisano Mall of Davao featuring Buena Familia stars Kylie Padilla, Martin del Rosario, and Julian Trono which begins at 4PM. Awaiting the audience are exciting numbers, fun games, and thrilling

supportive Dabawenyos who, like all our Kapusos, deserve only the best from the Network when it comes to quality entertainment.” To know more about the Network’s regional events, follow GMA Regional TV on Twitter and Instagram via @GMARegionalTV.

surprises from their favorite Kapuso stars. Oliver Amoroso, GMA’s Head for Regional Strategy and Business Development Division shares, “The Kapuso Network, always in full swing in its participation

Kim and Xian set to make sparks fly on grand fans day this Sunday KAPAMILYA ROYALTY Kim Chiu and Xian Lim are ready to thrill their legion of fans for their grand fans day this Sunday (August 23) at SM San Mateo to celebrate the cable TV premieres of their top-rating teleserye, “Ina, Kapatid, Anak” and “Past Tense” on Jeepney TV and Cinema One.

Popularly known together as KimXi, one of the hottest love teams of this generation, Kim and Xian will spread the love and entertain their loyal fans beginning at 4PM. KimXi’s reunion is in line with the cable TV premieres of “Ina, Kapatid, Anak” on Jeepney TV ang the airing of their Star Cinema movie, “Past Tense” on Cinema One this September 27. In 2012, “Ina, Kapatid, Anak,” which also stars Maja Salvador and Enchong Dee was one of the top-rating teleseryes in ABSCBN’s primetime bida block. “Ina, Kapatid, Anak” airs on Jeepney TV every Monday to Friday, 7PM. Meanwhile, “Past Tense” is the romantic comedy film of Kim and

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Xian last year which also stars comedy queen Ai Ai delas Alas. Jeepney TV is the home of timeless TV shows close to the hearts of the Filipino TV audience, encompassing various TV eras and genres, making it one of its kind in the cable sphere. It belongs to the family of cable channels under Creative Programs, Inc. (CPI), a subsidiary of ABS-CBN.

For more details, visit the official Facebook pages of Jeepney TV (facebook.com/Jeepney TV) and Cinema One (facebook.com/ Cinema1channel). Jeepney TV is available on SkyCable Channel 9 and Destiny Cable Analog 41 and Digital 9. Meanwhile, Cinema One is available in SkyCable Channel 56 and Destiny Cable Analog 37 and Digital 57.

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Davao on FULL BLAST By Kenneth Irving Ong

THE KADAYAWAN FESTIVITIES got off to an exciting start as Berocca held a fun-filled Berocca Night On Full Blast, Blast of Three Party at Club Echelon. Berocca’s avid fans as well as VIP were all present to party the night on full blast together with DJs Jack Ripper, Sonny B, and Manila’s Therese Garcia who spun tracks that made Dabawenyo pertyphiles stand up and attack the dance floor. Aside from getting complimentary cocktail drinks courtesy of everyone’s favourite effervescent vitamin tablet, revellers were also given a taste of Berocca’s three fruity fla-

vours in between each DJ’s set. The crowd was all-too-eager eager to taste Berocca’s original orange, as well as new citrus, and mixed berries flavours. Lucky party-goers also went home with tubes of Berocca to help boost their daily lives. “Berocca is the only effervescent multi-vitamin with a unique combination of Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C, and essential minerals Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc which is

specifically formulated to get you on full blast so you can work hard and party harder.” says Noel Francis Javellana, Berocca’s brand manager. “We would also like to take this opportunity to introduce officially to Davao our two new flavours, Citrus and Mixed Berries.” The Berocca Night On Full Blast, Blast of Three Party series will touchdown in Cebu on September 18 and Bacolod on October 9.

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7 CULTURE & ARTS 30 facts you need to know about Kadayawan sa Dabaw

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By HENRYLITO D. TACIO

T has been 30 years since Kadayawan sa Dabaw was launched in 1985. “This is indeed an important milestone for the festival,” Lisette Marquez, office head of the City Tourism Operations, said of the lavish festival celebrated this year from August 17 to 23. “Having reached three decades celebrating a festival like Kadayawan is no easy feat. It is a clear reflection of the ethos of a Dabawenyo. That amidst modern society and innovation, we do not forget our roots and we thank our Creator for the bounties that abound here in Davao,” she added. Speaking on behalf of all the Dabawenyos, Marques reiterated: “The unity and solidarity of all cultural communities is displayed in our celebration, through activities, through dance and song, through dedication and devotion of each participant, through each Hiyas candidate, through each Dabawenyo that may offer you durian, a smile and greet you, ‘Madayaw!’” And so here are some 30 facts -- odd, trivial, and otherwise -- you need to know about this most celebrated festival in Mindanao:

Kadayawan is derived from the Mandaya word “madayaw,” which means “good, valuable, superior, or beautiful.”

The festival is structured as “the celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of living.”

Kadayawan showcases the diverse color, culture,

and unification of the tribes that inhabit the city.

At one time, the festival’s theme was “Ten Tribes, One Vibe.” Later on, it was found that there were actually 11 tribes, namely: Iranun, Sama, Bagobo-Klata, Bagobo-Tagabawa, Maguindanaon, Kagan, Matigsalog, Maranao, Ata, Tausug, and Ovu Manubo.

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Mount Apo is the country’s highest peak.

Durian, the controversial exotic fruit, was once described by a foreign journalist as something that “smells like hell but tastes like heaven.”

In the beginning, ethnic tribes lived together harmoniously, in peace and friendship. They were the ones who gave the province a name; Davao came from the word “daba-daba,” which means fire. According to history, Davao’s ethnic tribes residing at the foot of Mount Apo would converge during a bountiful harvest. This ritual serves as their thanksgiving to the gods particularly to the “Manama” (the Supreme Being).

In the 1970’s, then Mayor Elias B. Lopez initiated tribal festivals which featured the lumad (native) and the Muslim tribes of Davao City where they showcase their dances and rituals of thanksgiving.

In the mid-1980s, the city government launched a program called “Unlad Proyekto Davao,” whose main objective was to unite the Dabawenyos after the turbulent Martial Law era. The festivity was called “Apo Duwaling.”

“Apo Duwaling” comes from the three “royalties” for which Davao is famous for: Mount Apo, durian, and wal-

The fruits are in season

Ethnic music

ing-waling.

Waling-waling is one of the world’s most beautiful orchids and is now the country’s second flower icon -- after sampaguita.

Street dancing

In 1988, Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte renamed the festival as “Kadayawan sa Dabaw.”

Today, the festival is known not only in Mindanao but in other parts of the country as well. “As the longest-running community festival in Mindanao, Kadayawan has metamorphosed into a grand celebration that honors Davao’s rich cultural heritage and the many blessings bestowed on the city,” commented the Davao Tourism office.

Actually, the celebration interfaces three aspects: tribal, industrial, and arts and entertainment.

Hiyas ng Kadayawan is one of the highlights of the celebration. Unlike beauty contests, this is a search for the young woman who understands her culture and traditions, according to council Al Ryan Alejandre, chair of this year’s festival executive committee.

Juliana Palermo, who became a movie and television personality in MaDavao River Festival

Floral float nila, was once a winner of Hiyas ng Kadayawan.

Sayaw Mindanaw is an indigenous-based dance competition. Both the preliminaries and finals are held at the Davao City Sports and Recreation Center.

Tunog Mindanao is a pop music composition competition that incorporates Mindanaoan indigenous and folk music.

Lumadnong Dula is a Davao tribal sports held usually at the People’s Park.

The Davao River becomes the center attraction as it is the venue of the Davao River Festival.

Indak-indak sa Kadalanan (street dancing) is usually held on a Saturday. Contingents from various parts of Mindanao display their award-winning choreography -- with dancing following the rhythm of their music and sounds, moving together with precise manner, and flashing their colorful cos-

tumes and attires.

This year, the street dancing has three showdown areas: in front of Marco Polo Hotel in Claro M. Recto Street, near Apo View Hotel in Legaspi corner Bonifacio Streets, and in front of Rizal Park in San Pedro Street.

The festivity ends with Pamulak Kadayawan. It is patterned after the Pasadena Parade of Roses in the United States -- where flowers and fruits are set in colorful floats by business establishments, community assemblies and peoples’ organizations as they promenade on the streets symbolizing all the bounty sustainably enjoyed by the city’s residents.

One of the favorite motifs usually featured during the parade is the Philippine eagle, reminding that it is an endangered species. The Philippine Eagle Center is located in Calinan District.

Those who want to see their favorite movie and television personalities should go to the malls scat-

tered all over the city as they usually have mall shows. In addition, there are those who join the floral float parade.

Durian is not the only fruit that guests and visitors -- even the locals themselves -- can eat. Mangosteen, rambutan, lanzones, and pomelo can also abound during this time of the year.

This year’s budget for the celebration is P15 million. However, the government spends only P5 million (most for prizes) while the remaining P10 million comes from private sectors and individuals.

One of the reasons why people flock to the city during the festival is because of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. As “tourist attraction,” Marques said that “it’s not just mayor’s popularity but also his governance that lure people to him.”

Arturo Boncato, Jr., the assistant secretary of the Department of Tourism, puts the celebration in these words: “Kadayawan shows a city with great soul.”

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EDITORIAL Kadayawan and the IPs

AST Monday’s opening of this year’s Kadayawan Festival was rained out and in the process failed to push through and was eventually re-scheduled to a much later date. No less than the father of the Davao City, Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, was on hand to lead the ceremonies himself with other local officials at Rizal Park. Among the invited guests was Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, a good friend of the mayor and a frequent Davao visitor. What was supposed to be a grand kick-off for the annual celebration was aborted when the heavy rain came pouring at the start of the program. Duterte and his department heads, together with some members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and the people, had gathered for the event but were forced to seek refuge under the Rizal Park roof because of the rain. The heavy downpour may have doused the Kadayawan opening, but it definitely failed to dampen the spirits of the people of Davao, most especially Mayor Duterte who had ensured yet another meaningful celebration this year by designing the security plan needed to safeguard everyone. There are a lot of activities that ought to be watched like the Tribal Games, Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan or street dancing, and Pamulak or the

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WAS reading an news report on Rappler when I got into a debate, discussion, on-line conversation with some guy I don’t even know over the issue of whether or not the Land Transportation and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is correct in trying to regulate the operations of the car rental service, Uber. As is obvious in the exchange, I am in favor of implementing the laws that guide the public transportation sector, or repealing them if they are no longer valid. For his part, the other guy (which I won’t name), is clearly rooting for Uber. I am reprinting our respective posts, since I feel that it best illustrates the kind of thinking many Uber enthusiasts have with regard to the service’s operations within the context of what is legal. Anyway, you be the judge: This was my original post, “The public transport sector is regulated for a very good reason, and any business that wants to enter the industry must submit to whatever regulations there are. These regulations cannot be waived simply because it is convenient for some people. Uber may be great for some sectors of the riding public, but they should still be subject to government rules and regulations.” This got several replies, one of which was this “These same regulations are made so they can easily manipulate businessmen to give them

N July 10 this year, a case of massive food poisoning happened in Surigao del Sur. The culprit: eating durian candies which was contaminated with microorganisms. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria in the candies that were eaten by the children. From a news report filed by EDGE Davao’s Armando B. Fenequito, Jr., we learned that the bacteria came from the deep well water used in the company’s food preparation. Fenequito quoted Senior Superintendent Aaron Aquino, chief of the special investigation task group that conducted the investigation, as saying the machine, sugar container, the wrappings, and the chopping boards “were contaminated with microorganisms which caused the poisoning.” “We now know that the food poisoning happened because of food preparation -- the hygiene and the area of manufacturing plant,” Aquino was quoted as saying. E. coli is a bacteria found in animal and human waste. According to The Merck Manual of Medical Information, you can get it from eating undercooked ground beef (that’s why I want my burger to be cooked well-done) or drinking unpasteurized milk or juice. You can have it also when swimming in contaminated pools. E. coli can also be had by touching infected animals and then putting fingers in your mouth. It also finds it way by “person-to-person contact” although it was not explained in the manual on how you can get it through this

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Protecting the riding public bribes and stuff. Cmon, did u even read the article? Those regulations are hindering innovation. Bruh.” I replied back that, “The regulations on public transportation is not about hindering or advancing innovation. It is there for the safety of the public and to ensure accountability on the part of the drivers and operators in cases where there is liability on their part. It is therefore mandatory for everyone, Uber included, to comply with these rules, and any and all of these so-called ‘innovations’ must be within the bounds of the law.” And got this in response, “Law is not inerrant. It becomes obsolete as time passes by, even though these regulation are never efficient: choosy cab drivers, holdup sa taxi, batingting, not returning change. Regulations pa more? Sa uber at grabcar di nangyayari yan despite not having those regulations. Research bro, research. Mas safe sa uber at grabcar.” Again I tried to explain, “Laws may be-

come obsolete, and when they do, they need to be repealed. Until then, they remain in effect. It is true that are many things that can be done more conveniently outside of the law, like Uber, but they are still outside the law. It is really that simple.” This is what I got for my troubles: “Idiot. Simple? Are you kidding me? You’re talking about inefficient laws. Same laws that allows taxis to do atrocities and crimes to their poor customers. Ngayon, uber came to the rescue, providing the citizens the service that they deserve. Ngayon eepal tong ltfrb para sabihin na ilegal (sic)? At ang basis hindi daw sure ang safety? Oh the irony. First, you gotta look at the motive sa actions nila, and the only logical answer would be money. Kasi kung safety, wala pang naholdap sa uber at grabcar. Wala pang binastos sa uber at grabcar, while sa taxis na may ‘regulations’ madalas. Ikaw magsabi sakin, anong silbi ng regulations na yan kung hindi naman efficient.” So, as calmly as I could, this is what I wrote back, “Those regulations have been there long before Uber. They are the same regulations that are used in other countries. Which is why Uber is also considered illegal in those countries. If people have an issue with the law, the solution is to repeal, never to ignore or violate them. If the

way. THINK ON THESE! You better watch out for it as the bacteria is deadly. “E. coli toxins damage the lining of the large intestine. If they are absorbed into the bloodstream, Henrylito D. Tacio they can also henrytacio@gmail.com affect other organs, such as the kidney,” the Merck manual says. The Mayo Clinic says infection typically begin three or four days after exposure to the bacteria, though you may become ill as soon as one day after to more than a week later. Signs and symptoms include: diarrhea, which may range from mild and watery to severe and bloody; abdominal cramping, pain or tenderness; and nausea and vomiting, in some people. You need to contact your doctor if your diarrhea is “persistent, severe, or bloody.” According to the Mayo Clinic, “healthy adults usually recover from infection with E. coli within a week, but young children and older adults have a greater risk of developing a life-threatening form of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome.” “Hemolytic uremic syndrome,” the Merck manual explains, “is a disorder in which the number of platelets suddenly decreases, red blood cells are destroyed, and the kidneys

stop functioning.” So much about E. coli. Let’s talk about foods being sold in the market or being prepared in the household. A food is “any substance or thing that is manufactured, sold or represented for use as food or drink for human consumption.” It can also mean “any substance or thing that is manufactured, sold or represented for use as an additive, ingredient or processing aid.” Food also mean “any agricultural or aquatic product that is grown, raised, cultivated, harvested or kept for the purpose of producing food or drink for human consumption.” Now, if a person is selling food, he or she must ensure that the food in his or her food establishment is safe for human consumption. As such, he or she must not sell or distribute to a person any item of food that is contaminated or otherwise unfit for human consumption. It must be recalled that earlier this year, the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) signed the landmark Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Food Safety Act of 2013 that aims to ensure the safety of food all the way from the farm to the dinner table. The Food Safety Act of 2013 is also known as Republic Act 10611 “An Act to Strengthen the Food Safety Regulatory System in the Country to Protect Consumer Health and Facilitate Market Access of Local Foods and Food Products, and for Other Purposes.” “The IRR aims to protect the consumer from food-borne and water-borne illnesses

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problem is with the public utility driver and/or operator, again there is a mechanism for that. If the mechanism does not work, then it should be fixed. Not thrown away. “That is how governments are. And no amount of wishful thinking, name-calling, hair-pulling, or whatever histrionics people choose to do will change that. This is not an issue that can be solved by being able to shout louder than the other person. This requires maturity, social responsibility, and some degree of understanding. In that sense, you are right – the issue is not simple, only the minds of some people are.” Suffice it to say that I don’t think this settles the issue in anyway, whether between myself and the guy at the other end of the comments section, or between the LTFRB, Uber, and their many adherents. But arguments of public transport inefficiency and government corruption aside, this is really a matter of public safety. People should understand that the laws are not there to protect the drivers and operators, they are there to protect the riding public. And convenient as they may be, there is absolutely no guarantee that Uber will remain as safe as it is being hailed right now. And when the abuses start to happen, as we see it already happening in other countries, but without regulation, who will protect the public?

and unsanitary, unwholesome, misbranded, or adulterated foods; enhance industry and consumer confidence in food regulatory system; and achieve economic growth and development by promoting fair trade practices and sound regulatory foundation for domestic and international trade,” explained Dr. Janette P. Loreto-Garin, the secretary of health. In a press statement, the DOH said: “Implementation of the IRR will give the assurance that the food that the consumer buys will not cause illness or death, that one is getting what is promised by the label, and, if anything goes wrong after consuming the product, one would know who is responsible. “Under the said IRR, Food Business Operators (FBOs) shall be required to establish a traceability system for food, food-producing plants and animals and other inputs in the primary and post-harvest stages of the food chain.” The DA is in-charge of all fresh produce or primary food obtained from primary production. FDA, a line agency of the DOH, shall be responsible for all processed food, whether prepackaged or not. Both DOH and DA, in consultation with the Bureau of Customs and after approval of the IRR, shall develop a manual of procedures for the inspection of and clearance procedures for imported and exported food shipments. “With this Food Safety Act, I look forward to healthier and more productive Filipinos contributing to economic growth and development of the country,” Secretary Garin pointed out.

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JOURNALIST... FROM 1 Police said the gunman had been waiting in front of the victim’s residence on the night of August 18. Ybañez arrived on board his XRM motorcycle at around 10 p.m. and was about to enter the gate when the gunman shot him from behind. A bodyguard of Ybañez, who was inside his house, managed to shoot back but the gunman was already driving away on board a Honda Fit to the direction of Seminary Drive in Tagum City. The DNPRC condemned the killing, saying it was another blow to freedom of expression. They called on the authorities to pursue leads especially in relation to the

victim’s work as an official of DANECO-NEA. DANECO is divided between factions identified with NEA with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA). The Supreme Court earlier this year ruled that DANECO-NEA is the group authorized to run the power cooperative. DANECO-NEA through NEA sheriffs started last year padlocking DANECO-CDA offices and collection centers. A source told this reporter that Ybañez recently exposed a “scam” committed by one member of the current board of DANECO-NEA who allegedly received a gift of a brand new car from a supplier. Cha Monforte, Correspondent

gion but also to the other regions of the island. Cayetano said if the government is willing to give much to the Bangsamoro Region which is led by the MILF, then the same benefit should

be also given to the areas that did not rebel against the government. He said the bill could be a prelude to Federalism, which is what Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte is pushing for.

paraphernalia. Cases for violation of Section 11 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs) and Section 12 (Possession of Equipment and Other Paraphernalia for

Dangerous Drugs), Article II of Republic Act 9165 or The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 will be filed in court against the Bancolas. (PNA)

employee’s service.” Furthermore, the BLBAR also mandates that “employees who were involuntarily separated as a consequence of the reorganization but who are subsequently absorbed or rehired by the regular Bangsamoro Regional Government shall retain their seniority rights, compensation levels, and other benefits.” Meanwhile, Marcos said he does not agree with the view of MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal who compared the substitute bill to a person with no soul. “I don’t agree with that. Instead of simply dealing with one group, we brought in the involvement of all the stakeholders, which we believe would actually add more vitality to the system of government in the autonomous region,” Marcos said.

The senator said the MILF statement is dictated by their position to press for the approval of the draft BBL without any changes. However, Marcos remains confident that he can explain to the MILF leadership the necessity of instituting changes in the substitute bill. “In the draft BBL, it is largely the MILF that would run the government. What we did was to allow other groups to participate in the process by giving them representation in the Bangsamoro parliament,” Marcos said. “So instead of the MILF alone, we involved all the stakeholders. As I have been saying, we need the support of all the stakeholders. Otherwise we cannot be sure of success because we need the support of everyone for this to work,” Marcos said.

gapore, with a score of 58 in terms of openness of life regulatory regimes in the region. “This is a clear indication that our life insurance industry regulatory regime is robust and that the industry is very much capable to go head to head with other life industries in ASEAN. We are better prepared than most of our neighbors and ready to face the challenges of the approaching ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) integration,” Insurance Commissioner Emmanuel Dooc said. Regulators in member economies are called to introduce minimum standards of

operation for the life insurance industry in preparation for the AEC integration. The area of sales practices, key skills, and creating capital markets are aspects that could be further developed in achieving minimum standards for the life insurance industry, towards a smoother economic integration. “Once greater cooperation is shown to be beneficial to member countries, and with the introduction of common minimum standards in key areas, it would then be easier for the AEC to target more ambitious goals in the future,” Millman said.

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SALE TIME. A mall-goer checks out a collection of bags on display at the exhibit area of SM City Davao’s Kadayawan Fair at the mall’s Annex. Lean Daval Jr.

2,000 Davao residents join half a million in global walk J

OINING almost half a million people in 30 countries all over the world, around 2,000 members and supporters of Couples for Christ in Davao City walked five kilometers to support high school and college level scholars. According Irwin Pagdalian, provincial area head of Couples for Christ (CFC) in Davao City, the ANCOP Global

Walk garnered its highest attendance in Davao City since the acitivity was first held in 2011. “We certainly did not expect the this kind of participation, and we thank all those who joined and sponsored this event,” Pagdalian said. He said the event’s milestone attendance will help the group expand its schol-

arship programs covering some 3,000 scholars in the Philippines, about 30 of whom are from Davao City. “We are proud to say that after the first four years, we already have our first successful Certified Public Accountant and Criminologist who passed the Board exams last this year,” Pagdalian said. He said he hopes that in the coming years even more

walkers will join the global walk so the group can support more scholars. The ANCOP Global walk is an annual event that was started in 2011 by CFC. Over the last four years it has raised millions to support scholars all over the Philippines. For further information, contact Edz Surigao or Rito Opao at 2975505.

`technopreneurship.’ It is the ability to be savvy, creative, innovative and dynamic in merging technology prowess with entrepreneurial skills and acumen,” Anronino said. “This way, we can generate a branding strategy that would propel BlMP-EAGA as a premier destination for the lTBPM industry. ou see, IT-BPM focuses on improving business performance by optimizing an organization’s business processes,” she added. Antonino said with lTBPM, companies and business organizations can quickly and effectively automate business processes, increase productivity of knowledge workers and resolve business challenges promptly. The Philippines alone, she said, is enjoying a fair share in the international lCT market. This year, the country is expected to hit a revenue of $21.3 US billion dollars in ITBPM. “It is projected that by next year, this will reach up to $25 US billion dollars and will generate 1.3 million direct employment and 3.2 million indirect employment for the country,” she said. Mindanao has continued to exhibit a resilient economy with a 7.4 percent growth in 2014, higher than the country’s 6.1 percent.

“This is a significant achievement as the region managed to improve its 6.3 percent growth in 2013,” Antonino said. The positive performance is attributed to the solid growth of the industry sector, with an increase of 10.7 percent last year and the strong contribution of the services sector, of which many of you are part of that grew by 7.5 percent. Antonino said there is also an increase in the internet access for private sector establishments in Mindanao which reflected an 83.1 percent increase from the 76.9 percent increase based on the latest statistical figures. The 5,092 kilometer (Best) Cable Systemis set to start next year. The system, initiated by Best Cable Corporation Pte. Ltd., is a regional high bandwidth fiber optics cable system that allows telecommunication connectivity in the BIMP-EAGA region with the rest of the ASEAN and Asian countries, particularly Singapore, Hong Kong and US.” It links BIMP-EAGA region specifically Brunei, Sabah, Malaysia, Southern Philippines and Kalimantan of Indonesia, with extension to Guam, and to connect with the US and the rest of Asean countries.

tector of the shorelines” or the buffers between the land and sea. They play an invaluable role as nature's shield against cyclones, ecological disasters. The second activity gave the group a richer understanding of their contribution to the protection of a healthy ocean. The importance of oceans come so many ways, from broader-scale things like regulating climate, to sustaining us with the basic elements of life. Half of the oxygen in the air we breathe is produced from it and the water we drink that also nourishes every living organism. More importantly, our beaches are not only meant to helping complex coastal economies, but also serves as a frontier of this essential source, support ocean health. They are the habitat and nesting grounds for an important ocean wildlife, the sea turtles. True enough, the group witnessed the sad plight of a Green Sea turtle rescued recently and now under observation at the

facility. It was confirmed that the turtle excreted plastic twice already, which posed danger to the health of the animal. This provided a concrete example of how dangerous the rubbish floating on our waterways can inflict to the turtles. Merely an hour of scouring over the shoreline of the eco-park, the Grand Regal Hotel volunteers gathered more than 10 sacks full of litter composed mostly of plastic materials, rubber shoes and sandals, canisters, fabrics, bottles, and even a heavy electronic material made of thick glass and metal. The third activity, the releasing of Hawksbill turtle hatchlings, will have to wait, as the eggs had yet to hatch. Releasing the hatchlings would be the ultimate experience to finally see Hawskbill turtles released into the ocean. Still, the two activities done by the group already provided them a substantial insight on why there is an urgent need to protect our oceans for the benefit of mankind.

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Gensan hosts Google ‘Translate-a-Thon’

RENEWABLE. Forty percent of AboitizPower’s portfolion comes from renewable sources, like its Hedcor Benguet run-of-river hydroelectric power plant.

AboitizPower to build PHL’s biggest solar power project A

BOITIZ Power Corp. (AboitizPower) and SunEdison have awarded the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for their first joint solar power project to be located near San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. The EPC contractor, Nari Group Corporation, will undertake the construction of the P3.5-billion, 59-MW Negros Solar Energy Project. Nari has successfully completed more than 30 projects in the Philippines.

The Negros Solar Energy Project is set for commercial operations in the first quarter of 2016 and will be one of the largest solar power projects in the Philippines to date. “This project is in support of the call by the government to maximize the renewable energy potential of the country. AboitizPower is one of the biggest renewable energy producers in the country and we will continue to expand this capacity. This project is a testament to that

commitment,” AboitizPower President and COO Antonio R. Moraza, said. “AboitizPower will continue to pursue the right mix of energy sources to ensure reliability and a reasonable cost of power to the end consumers,” Moraza added. In November 2014, AboitizPower and SunEdison announced a joint framework agreement to explore, develop, construct, and operate up to 300 MW of utility-scale solar in the Philippines over the next three years.

To date, AboitizPower and its partners produce a total of 3,044 MW of power, 40 percent of which are coming from its Cleanergy portfolio made up of hydro and geothermal power plants. SunEdison is the world’s largest renewable energy development company. It develops, finances, installs, owns and operates renewable power plants, delivering predictably priced electricity to its residential, commercial, government, and utility customers.

zaar outside the Davao Convention organized by the JCI Davaoeña Daba-Daba. “Banchetto is an Italian word which means feast and a lot of local and homegrown restaurants will take part in this event,” Liz Kim said. The aim of the Banchetto is to promote both local and homegrown restaurant. It will be an avenue for the local and homegrown restaurants owner to advertise and market their food products. “We want to promote our local restaurants here in Davao and it’s the first time

that will happen in the city,” Kim said. There will be 60 booths in the Banchetto and 30% were already reserved. Dining area will be set up at the middle of the food bazaar to give space for the public to eat and enjoy the food that is offered. “We are still waiting for other restaurant owners to fill in the 60 booths in the Banchetto to have lots of variation of local and homegrown food products,” Kim said. The bazaar will be opened from 10 am until 11 pm.

First Off-Price Show and Banchetto Concept in Davao By PRINCE SIMON CANDA, ADDU Intern

FF-PRICE Show will start roving in Davao at the Davao Convention and Trade Center on September 11-13 offering great discounts on selected brands. Speaking at the Club 888 in Marco Polo, Ms. Angela Abella said that the Off-Price Show is the first national roving-concept store that brings a whole new retail concept showcasing premium lifestyle brands at off-price discounts. There will be 60 brands of clothes, shoes and bags that will participate in the event.

“Discounts on the participating brands are as much as up to 50- 80 percent and it’s a great deal,” Abella said. International brands are expected to join in the Off-Price Show like Bershka, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Victorinox, Jockey and a lot more. “All of the items that will be sold in the bazaar are all authentic and it’s an assurance from the suppliers,” Abella said. Aside from the discounts that will be offered in the OffPrice Show, there will be a Banchetto-concept food ba-

OOGLE held on Saturday the first of its “Love Your Language Translate-aThon” series of activities here in the city as part of its campaign to preserve the country’s two major languages-Filipino and Cebuano- in celebration of the Buwan ng Wika this August. Google Business Group (GBG)-Gensan Manager, Avelmar Manansala said the event was open to all Filipinos, including translators, language lovers, and culture enthusiasts, who could contribute to the Google Translate Community and help bridge language barriers. “Google designed this project to enable more accurate translation of Filipino and Cebuano languages online, which will also pave the way for more relevant local content on the web. We also want to bring national pride by giving Filipinos an opportunity to participate in enriching our languages online and share it with the rest of the world,” he said. Manansala said Google made this a national campaign and is targeting to receive 10 million submissions by the end of August to improve the accuracy of Google translations. In General Santos City, participants can choose among three activities during the Translate-athon event: Translate English words/phrases to Filipino or Cebuano, Translate Filipino or Cebuano to English, and Validate which translations are most correct for a specified English word/ phrase through an algorithm designed by Google which selects the most contributed translation and the most verified. “Interested partici-

pants are encouraged to bring their own laptops, smartphones, or tablets, preferably with their own wifi connection. We will award the attendees with the most number of translations with cool swags/ tokens from Google,” he said. Blogger Sheng Dumalay expressed her excitement over the conduct of the first series of the “Love Your Language Translatea-Thon” activity in Gensan where she registered as a participant. Dumalay said the translate-a-thon activity would really benefit students and teachers especially those who are having difficulty with the “Mother Tongue” subject in school following the implementation of the K + 12 program. “This is very helpful for me because as a parent blogger, I would always refer to Google in translating English words to dialect and to the Filipino language every time my kids would ask me to help them with their Mother Tongue subject. Through this program, we can just Google words and their dialect equivalent with confidence that the translations are accurate,” she pointed out. Moreover, Manansala said individuals and organizations outside Gensan are also encouraged to use the https://translate. google.com/community tool to translate or verify translations of Filipino and Cebuano words online and be a part of the history. The “Love Your Language Translate-aThon” activity in Gensan was held at AMA CLCC Computer Room, AMA CLCC, Talion Building, Pioneer-Magsaysay Avenues. (PGFruylan/ PIA-Gensan)

LOST IN TRANSLATION. Google’s translation capability can often be spotty, and the company is seeking to improve this with its “Language Translate-a-Thon” series which is to be done around the world.

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2 cops, 1 Marine killed in Zamboanga shootout A

PARALLEL investigation is being conducted to determine the root cause of the shootout that resulted in the death of two policemen and a marine soldier and the injuring of a civilian in this city. Senior Superintendent Angelito Casimiro, Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) director, said

the shootout occurred at around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Barangay Labuan, 36 kilometers west of City Hall. The parallel investigations are being conducted by the military’s Joint Task Force Zambasulta and the ZCPO’s Special Investigation Unit. Casimiro refused to issue statements surrounding the circumstances that

triggered the shootout between the Regional Public Safety Battalion-9 (RPSB9) policemen and Marine Battalion Landing Team-9 (MBLT-9) troops. Killed in the shootout were Police Officer (PO)3 Alkashmir Lipae and PO1 Muhsin Jainul of RPSB-9 and Corporal Jason Marqueses of the MBLT-9. Wounded was balut

vendor Herminio Ardo, who was hit in the crossed fire. Both the RPSB-9 and MBLT-9 troops were deployed to Barangay Labuan to prevent kidnapping incidents in the area. So far, three people – two teachers and a businesswoman – have been kidnapped in Barangay Labuan as of 2014.

Colonel Andrelino Colina, Task Force Zamboanga commander, said initial information disclosed the Marine troops together with Police Station 10 policemen were conducting patrol when the two RPSB-9 confronted them, resulting in the shootout. Meanwhile, Chief Superintendent Miguel Antonio, newly-installed Police

Regional Director-9 (PRO9), has ordered the pull out of the RPSB-9 policemen to defuse the tension in Barangay Labuan. Casimiro said the RPSB-9 policemen were replaced by the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) personnel under the Zamboanga City Public Safety Company (ZCPSC). (PNA)

IVE people, including a public school teacher, died in separate motorcycle mishaps in Bukidnon, a report reaching here said Wednesday. In her weekly police report, Police Inspector Jiselle M. Longakit, spokesperson of the Bukidnon provincial police office, said that road accidents took place separately in the last four days starting last Sunday. She identified the fatalities as Elvis B. Casinabe, 32, a public school teacher assigned in Talakag, Bukidnon, a victim of “hit-and-run” road accident. Longakit said the attending physician at Bukidnon

Provincial Hospital declared Casinabe dead on arrival. Witnesses told police investigators that a white cargo truck with an unknown plate number heading toward Cagayan De Oro City sideswiped Casinabe’s motorcycle along the Sayre Highway in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Monday morning. On Sunday evening, four other motorcycle-riding commuters died on a smashed up along the Bukidnon-Davao City Road in Maramag, Bukidnon, Longakit said. She identified the fatalities as Saturnino R. Dela Peña, 61, of Maramag; Amancio Barcelina, 61, of Salawagan, Quezon;

Narciso A Engaling, Jr., 28, of Zone 5 Poblacion Impasugong, all of Bukidnon and George E. Antolin, of Davao City. Dela Peña died on the spot while the hospital doctors declared the three others dead on arrival at the Bukidnon Provincial Hospital in Maramag, Bukidnon. Initial investigation disclosed that Dela Peña and Engaling were each driving a motorcycle when they figured in a head-on collision along the Bukidnon-Davao Road Sunday evening. The two other fatalities were backriders of Dela Peña and Engaling, Longakit said. (PNA)

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Community participation intensified through GRS

Carmudi supports Haribon’s pro-environment advocacy O

NLINE vehicle platform Carmudi has recently partnered with Haribon Foundation to promote the conservation of the country’s rich biodiversity. The online firm joined as a “Katala” (Philippine Cockatoo) affiliate and will play a role of promoting pro-environment advocacies through Haribon’s online and social activities. Subir Lohani, Managing Director of Carmudi Philippines, said, “Being in the automotive industry, which has the reputation of one of the top contributors of carbon emission, need not be a hindrance to safeguard the well-being of our planet.” Lohani explained that

they are trying to instil in their customers and online readers the value of preserving nature by learning from Haribon’s example and lectures. He also stressed that his company feels that it is a responsibility worthy of anyone’s pursuit. In a report from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in 2014, 70 to 80-percent of air pollution in Metro Manila comes from motor vehicles. The environmental agency also reported in 2013 that pollution levels in the metro are still “higher than acceptable levels” than the standard set by the Clean Air Act. “Our company believes that there is always a com-

promise between the rapidly growing auto industrybrought by the economic progress the country is enjoying and environmental stability of the country which is known as one of the leading bio diversity site in the world. This can be done if all stakeholders in lessening pollution educate themselves and act together,” said Lohani. The company said it will promote in its platform several actions that their customers can do to contribute to this movement such as bringing down their vehicle’s carbon emission by being more fuel efficient drivers and through regular maintenance. “We want those who will buy any type of vehicle in our

website to not only get a great deal from our partner dealerships, but also to be responsible owners mindful of the environmental impact they pose as vehicle owners,” added Lohani. Carmudi was founded in 2013 and is currently available in Bangladesh, Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar,Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, and Zambia.The vehicle marketplace offers buyers, sellers and car dealers the ideal platform to find cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles online. Log on at http://www.carmudi.com.ph.

versary celebration on August 8, 2015. Fermin Edillion, the Community Relations Manager of Davao Light and Power Company that manages the Cleanergy Park, gave the group information on the importance of maintaining the biodiversity conservation facility. He said there is a need to protect the beachfront since it the nesting ground for Hawksbill Turtles which is considered an endangered species. Coastal clean-up is necessary to maintain a healthy environment for nesting, while planting mangroves proved equally important to protect the coastline. The first activity in-

tended to make the group understand the impor-

tance of mangroves in the marine ecosystem.

AN Isidro, Davao Oriental – “Sa una, mahadlok mi mo-istorya kay mahadlok mi sa mga tao nga naa sa posisyon sa gobyerno. Pero sa Kalahi-CIDSS, ilang gipabati sa amoa naa mi katungod nga mupagawas sa among mga mulo ug mga tanyag nga sa tan-aw namo, makatabang sa paglambo sa proseso sa programa (Before, we were afraid to speak out because we felt intimidated by government workers. However, Kalahi-CIDSS helped us realize that we are free to voice out our thoughts and opinions which we believe are vital in the program).” These were the words of 73-year-old Fulgencia Lagmay, a Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) volunteer in Barangay Manikling here. As part of Kalahi-CIDSS’ goal in empowering the community through enhanced participation, a Grievance Redress System (GRS) was installed to ensure that principles of the program such as genuine community involvement, accountability and transparency are upheld. A mother of six, Lagmay is chair of Kalahi-CIDSS Barangay Sub-project Management Committee (BSPMC) in her barangay. She said one feature of the program that she appreciates most is GRS, adding that the capacity building activities thru GRS has enabled her to speak in front of a crowd and more importantly, take a more active role in project implementation and management. Making GRS a way of life “GRS is one of the key elements of Kalahi-CIDSS where the stakeholders and the volunteers at large are provided a venue to express their con-

cerns, complaints and suggestions to improve the program,” explained Director Priscilla N. Razon of DSWD. Elvira Anduyan, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist of Kalahi-CIDSS, said the community will form a committee that would assist the Community Empowerment Facilitator (CEF) in making the GRS functional in the barangay. “Committee members will train on Installation, Handling and Monitoring Structures as well as Monitoring and Reporting System where they learn documenting resolution process of conflict,” Anduyan said. The elected members, together with the assigned CEF, will report to DSWD Regional Office on their observations of conflicts and wrongdoings in the area. Filing of GRS can be done through text message or through the use of the suggestion box lodged at the Kalahi-CIDSS Corner in the Barangay Hall, Anduyan added. DSWD records show that as of June 2015, Kalahi-CIDSS Region XI has resolved 100% of the 1,784 filed grievances, collected from 299 barangays in 16 municipalities. Ma. Annabelle S. Jabla, Deputy Regional Program Manager for Kalahi-CIDSS said, “This is a good manifestation that the program is able to empower people since they are very much involved and can now readily express their issues and suggestions on how to improve the implementation of the program.” Kalahi-CIDSS is a community-driven development project of the Philippine Government that aims to empower communities through their enhanced participation in local governance and poverty alleviation projects. (DSWD/ Julie Ace Brandon F. Ramos/ ccd)

Grand Regal marks 17th anniversary with CSR activity at Cleanery Park

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UR sleeves are rolled up to keep our beaches from rubbish to provide a safe nesting ground for sea turtles. We advocate for a profound involvement in keeping our waterways free of trash and hazardous debris for our healthy oceans and thriving marine life.” These words inspired Ernesto Macasaet, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee head, as well as the employees of Grand Regal Hotel to volunteer and contribute to maintaining the biodiversity conservation park in Punta Dumalag. The activity was held on the hotel’s 17th anni-

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SPORTS15 BIGGEST LOSS. Without a doubt, June Mar Fajardo is the biggest missunbg link in Gilas 3.0.

CLUB OVER COUNTRY PBA politics puts Olympics bid in jeopardy

THE ABSENTEES. Paul Lee and LA Tenorio (top photo), and Marc Pingris (lower photo).

Gaisano Grand Cup opens 12th season on August 29

HE annual Gaisano Grand Cup will open its 12th season on August 29 with more than 80 varsity teams vying for school pride and honor. The regions premiere school-based league will once again feature competitions in mini, cadet, junior boys and girls and senior (collegiate) men and women. “This year’s Grand Cup will focus more on the good morals that it provides to the young players as a league where values education happens, “the Grand Cup press release said. Like in the past, the tournament runs from August to December playing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Eligible student-athletes for mini division shall be born

2003 and the years thereafter while the cadet category shall be born 2001 onwards. For the junior boys and girls, student-athletes must be born 1998 onwards and born 1991 and the years thereafter for the student-athletes entered in the senior men and women. Coaches meeting will be conducted on Saturday (August 22), 10am, at the Gaisano Grand Skygym. All coaches of the participating teams are required to attend the meeting wherein requirements will be distributed. The tournament is organized by the Gaisano Grand Mall Ilustre in coordination with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP0 Regional Office 11.

ROM the high of 2013 when Gilas Pilipinas reached the final of the Fiba Asia men’s championship before overjoyed home fans to the touching scenes that marked its return to the Fiba World Cup last year, it’s sad no note that the Philippine national basketball program is back to square one. Bitter rivalries both personal and corporate in nature, petty issues, and the failure of the PBA leadership to rally team owners behind flag and country have left Gilas with a rejigged team bereft of players who national coach Tab Baldwin had hoped to bring for the next Fiba Asia mission. While the new-look Gilas pool is not lacking in talent, and most certainly not in heart, the troubling events surrounding its formation have shown that the country can no longer rely on a fragile alliance among men with vested interests and capricious behavior in its effort to put together the best national team possible. As we look back in anger and look forward to finding a system that can guarantee the participation of the best play-

ers, or at least most of them, in the national team program, we give you five lessons to take away from this latest controversy. We learned these lessons the hard way, although sometimes we never learn. 1) Silence is golden when it comes to PBA players. These wonderful, gifted athletes can weave in and out of traffic with ease and grace, or make baskets most mortals can’t, but you can’t trust them to talk their way out of a tight situation. Take the players who were forced to pull out of the Gilas program, for example. Put on the spot by their respective teams, these PBA stars looked more like deer caught in the headlights as they were left to do the explaining to the media and enraged fans. Stammering to cobble up excuses, they ended up either spilling the beans (see Marc Pingris) or creating fodder (see LA Tenorio) for memes makers. 2) You can no longer expect the PBA, as an institution, to stand united on anything. Remember, the pro league continues to pledge its unconditional support to the national team.

It has in fact made available a pool of players to Gilas, only to be left helpless when some of them turned their back on the national team one by one. That tells us this institution can no longer agree on anything, or much less stand together and rally behind a noble cause. As much as PBA officials want to wash their hands on this mess, this is still on them. 3) It’s high time the national team program be handled by an independent body. JB Baylon, former PBA vice chairman and team manager of the last Philippine team allowed to handpick all the players it wants from rival PBA teams back in 2009, is right. The Gilas program must be turned over to a body run by respected figures unafilliated with any of the PBA teams to once and for all do away with the contentious issues that plague the formation of the national team. This independent body should have the full backing of the PBA, supported by private money, and run under the auspices of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) which Manny V. Pangilinan can still head.

4) Some of the most successful and smartest people in this country are not above and beyond childish behavior. They control the biggest corporations, own an insane amount of money, and wield considerable influence both on business and society, yet even just for once are not capable of setting aside personal issues for something as important as the national team. 5) PBA owners and officials should by now realize that Filipino basketball fans are not dumb. In this digital age when every controversy is out in the open and discussed and debated not on Plaza Miranda but on cyberspace, basketball fans know more than you think they do. So you can’t keep spoonfeeding them with flimsy excuses or pregnant silence and expect them to bite hook, line and sinker. Allow us to warn you: there is already simmering anger among fans over this Gilas mess, and a campaign to boycott not just the PBA but its member companies is gaining steam. While it may not come to that, better brace yourselves for a huge backlash.

awan Festival. Aside from the games, a ritual chanting, dances and cultural presentation from the different competing tribes will spice up the Tribal Games scheduled to start at 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Department of Tourism (DOT) Assistant Secretary Arturo Boncato Jr. will be the guest speaker while City Administrator Atty. Jesus Melchor V. Quitain will deliver the welcome message. Councilor Halila Y. Sudagar, the IP representative to the City Council, will

hand out the cash prizes and medals to the winning tribes. Seeing action in the 12 events associated with their culture and language are the tribes of Matigsalog, Obu Manovu, Tagabawa and Klata Manobo. Around 250 lumads are expected to see action in the Games. Fire making, water fetching, tug-of-war and hitting targets using bow and arrow are just some of the events that will be showcased in the Tribal Games. The events include oso-

roy, papano, sisibow, solopot, bubuntug, aakow, tataringki, sosakoro, kakasing, sisikot, palahoy and bibinayu. A total of P580,000 budget was allocated for this year’s Tribal Games to cover cash prizes and food of the competing lumads. The champion tribe will receive P55,000 while the second and third placers will get P45,000 and P35,000, respectively. Both the fourth and fifth finishers will go home with P20,000 each. (SDD-CMO)

2nd Davao Indigenous Tribal Games underway

HE 2nd Davao Indigenous Tribal Games get underway today with five tribes led by defending champion Ata Manobo competing and showing their culture and tradition at the People’s Park. Organized by the City Government of Davao thru the Sports Development Division-City Mayor’s Office (SDD-CMO), the one-day activity gives recognition to the city’s indigenous people’s (IPs) and is one of the highlights of this year’s celebration of the 30th Kaday-

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KIDS OF APO

JUNIOR MASTERS. Junior golf players of the Apo Golf and Country Club strike a group photo after the Junior Masters tournament over the weekend at the Apo Golf and Country Club. With them are AGCC president Louie Jacinto (extreme left) and manager Karloz Alba (extreme right).

Apo Golf launches Junior Golf Association, Nagayo kids rule Junior Masters tournament

By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO

njb@edgedavao.net

RESH from her stint in the 2015 US Kids World Junior Golf Championships, Alessandra Christine “Ella” Nagayo won the Girls 11-12 division title and younger brother Daniel Luis made it a double celebration for the Nagayon brood after topping the 9-10 years old crown in the 2015 Junior Golf Masters tournament at the Apo Golf and Country Club. The tournament kicked off the Apo Golf Junior Golf Association program as initiated by the Board of Directors headed by President Mario Luis Jacinto and assisted by club manager Karloz Alba. The 18-hole tourney is envisioned to be the kids version of the annual Durian Tee, the premier golf event of Apo Golf and Country Club. The Junior Golf Masters, founded last year, is the proj-

ect of AGCC taken from the proceeds of the annual Durian Tee. The event will now form part of the annual golf calendar of AGCC. “This is a manifestation of the Apo Golf and Sir Louie’s solid support for the Junior Golf program of Apo,” said councilor Rachel Zozobrado-Nagayo, mother of Ella and Daniel. The tournament attracted 47 junior golfers who set out for competition at tees time of 7 a.m. and ended around 3pm. The winners of the tournament are: Izabella T. Fris for the 8 years old and under Girls, Daniel Luis Z. Nagayo for the 9-10 years old Boys, Alessandra Christine Z. Nagayo for the 11-12 years old Girls, Timothy Clark Co for the 11-12 years old Boys, Florence Yvon Bisera for the 13-14 years old

PROMISING GOLFERS. Ella and Daniel Nagayo won their respective divisions in the Junior Masters tournament over the weekend at the Apo Golf and Country Club.

Girls, Trisha Mae Maputol for the 15-18 years old Girls, and Eli Bisera for the 15-18 years old Boys. Ella and Daniel’s golfing buddies, known as DYES Golf, won three divisions. DYES stands for Daniel, Y for Yvon Bisera, E for Ella and S for Sam Beltran (first runner-up). “Apo Golf was very generous, they did not charge an Entry Fee for the tournament, but they had super nice giveaways for all participants,” said councilor Nagayo. The Top Three winners

per division got trophies each, while the rest received medals for participating alone. “Everyone went home very happy,” councilor Nagayo said. “I just want to commend Sir Louie Jacinto kasi under sa kanyang term as President, super ang support ng Apo Golf sa junior golf. They really support the junior golfers na anak ng mga caddies at mga Pros from Apo golf and they also hold monthly medal for junior golfers every three months,” Nagayo added.

DYES GOLF. Daniel Nagayo, Yvon Bisera, Ella Nagayo and Sam Beltran pose with their trophies.