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GETTING READY. A utility worker cleans up the recently mowed grass at the upper portion of Forest Lake Cemetery yesterday, part of the preparation for the upcoming All Saints’ and all Souls’ Day celebrations. Lean Daval Jr.

ARSON CASES VS 12 SETTLERS

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

WELVE settlers around the University of the Philippines-Mindanao (UP Min) in Barangay Bago Oshiro, Davao City are facing various charges for torching bulldozers and harassing personnel of a construction firm on Monday morning. Tugbok Police Station filed cases against Bonnleey P. Pailan, 35; Michael J. Rafuls,

30; Jayson R. Vedeflor, 33; Raul M. Galindo, 40; Cresencio N. Macarayo, 59; Jonathan C. Sudaria, 25; Andres I. Igbali, 51; Diosdao I. Igbali, 51; Allan C. Logronio, 41; Rodrigo M. Alaba Jr., 22; Floramea B. Carmina, 36; and Rosita T. Montilde, 48 before City Prosecution Office (CPO) on Tuesday afternoon. The respondents, all residents of Purok 117 in Bago

Oshiro, were submitted for inquest procedure before prosecutor Stella Esparagoza-Camino for arson. In addition, Sudaria, Galindo, and Flor are facing charges of direct assault while Carmina, Pailan, Rafuls, Macrayo, Igbalic, Logronio, Alaba, and Montilde are facing a case of disrespecting a person in authority.

According to the police report, the suspects and other residents in the area had created a human barricade on October 19 in the area and posted a tarpaulin stating “117 Bago Oshiro Farmers Association Davao City Ipaglaban namin ang karapatan sa lupa (We will fight for the right to this land).” The police said the group

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EMISSION PROBLEM. A personnel of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) under the Anti Smoke Belching Unit conducts a random issuance of notice for emission testing to a Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) driver along R. Magsaysay Avenue in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

ASG releases kidnapped finance officer in Sulu

HE Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) released another kidnap victim in Indanan, Sulu on Tuesday. Joint Task Group Sulu commander Brigadier General Alan Arrajado said Priscillano Garcia, the finance officer of a Tawi-Tawi-based mining firm, was snatched by the bandits last April 3 in Bongao town, also in Sulu. Reports regarding Garcia’s release reached the military unit 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, prompting Arrojado to order a search for the victim. Garcia was spotted by Joint Task Group Sulu and Special Action Force units at the Jolo Pier looking for boat trip to Zamboanga City at 7:40 p.m. Garcia was immediately transported to Kutang Heneral Teodulfo Bautista in Jolo for medical checkup and debrief-

ing.

Garcia was brought to the Jolo Pier at 8:45 p.m. and placed aboard a Navy multi-purpose assault craft for his journey to Zamboanga City. “The kidnap victim was released hoping that the operation targeting (ASG sub-commander) Radullan Sahiron would ease a little,” Arrojado said. Meanwhile, troopers from the 32nd Infantry Battalion, on focused military operations, clashed with an estimated 100 ASG members under Sahiron at Sitio Kan Tabia, Barangay Buhanginan, Patikul, Sulu 9:05 p.m. Tuesday. The firefight lasted for 20 minutes and resulted in the wounding of undetermined number of bandits and no losses for government troopers. Pursuit operations are still ongoing. (PNA)

City Mayor’s Office gets lion’s share of ‘16 budget By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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HE Davao City Mayor’s Office (CMO) still has the highest budget of all city government departments n the proposed P6.3 billion 2016 budget for Davao City. In the proposed 2016 annual budget submitted by the local finance council to the committee on finance, ways and means, and appropriation headed by councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang, the CMO will get P1.9 billion of the P5 billion allotted for the general fund proper. Dayanghirang said the CMO has the biggest budget

because of the operations of Central 911, Task Force Davao, and the Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC). Of the total budget, P84.3 million will go to the personal services (PS) for the salary of the employees, P1.7 billion will go to the maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE), and P58.9 million will go to the capital outlay. The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) follows with P456 million (P41 million for PS, P414 million for MOOE and

P561,000 for capital outlay). The Sangguniang Panlungsod will get P406 million (P148 million for PS, P248 million for MOOE, and P8.7 million for capital outlay). City Engineer’s Office (CEO) has an allocation of P359.5 million (P61 million for PS, P295 million for MOOE and P2.3 million for capital outlay). City Health Office (CHO) will get P275.2 million allocation (P192.3 million for PS, P81.3 million for MOOE and P1.5 million for capital outlay). City Treasurer’s Office

(CTO) will get a budget of P168.2 million (P124.9 million for PS, P39.6 million for MOOE and P3.6 million for capital outlay). City Social Services and Development Office (CSSDO) will get P161 million, (P79.7 million for PS, P80.6 for MOOE and P733,823 for capital outlay). City Administrator’s Office will get P66.9 million (P53.1 million for PS, P12.8 for MOOE and P898,884 for capital outlay). City Agriculturist’s Office

to screen premature babies for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), an affliction among premature born infants that can cause blindness if not addressed within 48 hours of birth/diagnosis. The Retcam machine costs about $125,000 or roughly P5.8 million with maintenance cost of P120,000 a year. SPMC is the only recipient of the imaging equipment outside of Metro Manila. Dr. Pearl Camesis Villalon, chair of the ROP Working Group of the Philippine College of Ophthalmology,

said ROP is a common cause of visual impairment among blind children in the country. Villalon said only 26 doctors in the Philippines can diagnose ROP and all are based in Metro Manila, but the presence of the ROP machines and capacity building for doctors has enabled the three retinal specialists and three pediatric ophthalmologists in SPMC to diagnose and treat ROP. Apl de Ap said addressing blindness among children is close to his heart since he has been legally blind at an early age.

“I could not read what was written on the blackboard and had to play catchup in school lessons, relying on my classmates’ written notes,” he said. Apl said his ambition to be a nurse or architect was curtailed because of his eye condition. He later rose to international stardom as a music artist. Apl said the ROP project, which is done through the Apl Foundation’s The Campaign for Filipino Children, is his way of paying forward to children like him who are visually impaired. (PIA/RG Alama)

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Water service interruption set Apl de Ap donates retinal imaging machines to SPMC

AVAO City Water District advises customers of a water service interruption in Indangan and Cabantian areas from 9:00 AM of October 23 until 12:01 AM of October 25 to give way to preventive maintenance servicing of Indangan Production Well No. 1. Areas with no water are Nagkahiusa Village, San Isidro Indangan, Sto. Niño Village, General Lao Village, Saint Ignatius, Nueva Esperanza, Molave Homes, Adap Village, Millenium Village, Lemon Village, Villa Alevida, Purok Sta. Cruz, Madradeco Village, Birhen sa

Lourdes, Hidalgo Homes and Celerina Heights. Low water pressure to no water will be experienced in areas near DCWD’s Cabantian Reservoir, Forestal Road, Arendain Village, Dacudao Village I & II, Ananda Marga, Amakan Village, Green Orchard, RDL Staff House, D’Achievers Village, Ramon Nena Village, Leonora Garden Heights, Canaan Village, Kasilak Village, Suraya Homes, Northcrest Subd. Phases 1 & 2, Cabantian Road (Km. 9 to 11), Deca Homes Subd., and Emily Homes Subd.

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ILIPINO-AMERICAN pop star Allan Pineda Lindo or more popularly known as Apl de Ap donated a brand new retinal diagnostic equipment to the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) through his Apl Foundation. Apl de Ap, a founding member of the Grammy award-winning group Black Eyed Peas, graced the turnover of the Retcam TM Shuttle diagnostic equipment on October 20 at the SPMC in Davao City. The Retcam is a pediatric retinal imaging system used

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SUSPICION. Captain Rhyan Batchar of the 10th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office says the military suspects members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) as the probable perpetrators of the killing of Loreto, Agusan del Sur Mayor Dario Otaza and his 27-year-old son. Batchar was one of the guests in yesterday’s AFP-PNP Press Corps media forum at Garden by the Bay in Lanang. Lean Daval Jr.

P13-M relief ready for‘Lando’victims T

and other non-food items such as blankets, sleeping mats and mosquito nets. “We are aiming to help the most vulnerable people such as the elderly, disabled, single parents and those who are ill from the worst-hit and hardto-reach areas. We are very thankful to our Caritas networks around the globe for its immediate response to our appeal,” said NASSA/Caritas Philippines Executive Secretary Fr. Edwin Gariguez.

HE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEAARMM) arrested a couple who had been in its “Order of Battle” in a drug buy-bust operation Tuesday night in Cotabato City. PDEA-ARMM regional director Jeffrey Tacio the couple are among the major suppliers of prohibited substance in the city. Tacio identified the suspects as Tato Saavedra Bayao,

26, and his wife Paula Musa Bayao, 25, both of Krislamville, Barangay Rosary Heights 7, this city. The couple’s arrest came after two weeks of surveillance operations by PDEA-ARMM in Krislamville, a housing village east of Cotabato City. An entrapment operation was conducted after PDEA secured a search warrant from a local court, Tacio said, adding a PDEA agent posed as buyer. After the undercover agent secured P5,000 worth of meth-

amphetamine hydrochloride (shabu), a raid was conducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Seized from the couple was a big pack of shabu with a street market value of P60,000, marked money, and shabu paraphernalia. The suspects are currently detained at the PDEA–ARMM headquarters here while charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 are readied against them. (PNA)

Mindanao cluster (consists Region 9, 10, 11, 12, Caraga and ARMM) has the biggest portfolio with a total of 113 approved subprojects amounting to P5,113,112,803.26. A total of 49 of the 69 on-going projects are in Mindanao. Luzon A Cluster (CAR, Region 1,2 and 3) has an approved 22 subprojects worth 2,099,281,097.39; Luzon B Cluster (regions 4A, 4B and 5) has 30 subprojects amounting to2,224,871,089.72; Visayas Cluster (regions 6,7 and 8)has 25 subprojects amounting to 1,932,571,008.94. “We’ve noted that infrastructure projects are highly in demand by our local government units. We are happy with the response of our LGU partners. Together with them we ensure that each project is done with quality and follows the agreed harmonized procedures between national gov-

ernment and the World Bank,” said PSO Mindanao Deputy Program Director Consolacion Satorre. Satorre added that activity such as national assessment is regularly conducted as venue to provide solution to crucial issues and concerns. “This four-day activity provided an avenue among I-BUILD Components from all Project Clusters to assess the component's performance in connection to its physical and financial targets. This ensures that the component's milestones are closely monitored,” said Satorre. NPCO Alternate I-BUILD Head Engr. Ericson Mammag said that with the magnitude of the I-BUILD portfolio constant coordination is necessary to enforce implementation mechanisms and strictly observe guidelines to avoid unnecessary delays. (DAPRDP)

Apo Agua may build structure on Tamugan River

HE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (WMC) of Davao City headed by Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte yesterday approved the request of Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc., proponent of the P10-billion bulk water project, to be exempted from a provision of the Watershed

Couple nabbed in drug buy-bust T Mindanao gets biggest PRDP infra

he Department of Agriculture (DA) frontloads rural infrastructure projects through the World Bank-funded Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) with Mindanao getting the biggest share. The National Project Coordination Office (NPCO) announced recently during 7th I-BUILD Assessment and Coordination Meeting held in Agusan del Norte, that with the P26.7 billion worth of infrastructure subprojects in the pipeline, 190 subprojects amounting to P11.3 billion are already approved. Of the 190 approved, 69 subprojects are already under implementation. I-BUILD known as Intensified Build Up of Infrastructure and Logistics for Development aims to put in place climate resilient farm-to-market roads, bridges, communal irrigation and potable water systems.

TIGHTER SECURITY. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Southeastern Mindanao commanding officer Commodore Joselito Dela Cruz says the agency is tightening its security measures after the September 21 Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) kidnapping. Dela Cruz graced yesterday’s AFP-PNP Press Corps media forum at Garden by the Bay in Lanang. Lean Daval Jr.

WMC endorses to SP P10-B water project

HE Catholic Church, through its social action arm the National Secretariat for Social Action (NASSA)/Caritas Philippines, will allocate PHP13.21 million to areas hit by typhoon “Lando” (Koppu). In an emergency appeal launched to the Caritas Internationalis Confederation, NASSA/Caritas Philippines is planning to help 25,000 people through the provision of ready-to-eat food, water, hygiene kits, emergency shelter,

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Code of Davao City prohibiting the construction of any kind of structure in conservation area such as the Tamugan River. The approved request will be forwarded to the Davao City Council for action. The WMC meeting presided by assistant city administrator Jophee Avancena-Agus-

tin approved the 5-page report and recommendations prepared by the Watershed Multi-partite Monitoring Team (WMMT) chaired by engineer Elisa P. Madrazo, head of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO). In its report, the WMMT said it “recognizes the sound-

ness of the proposed project of DCWD (Davao City Water District), JVACC (JVAngeles Comnstruction Company) and AAII (Apo Agua) to the constantly growing population of Davao City,” adding that “the Bulk Water Project will be able to address the increasing demand

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Bigger budget for TESDA scholarship By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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OOD news to students. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) 11 is expecting a bigger budget for scholarship vouchers next year. “We are expecting a budget of P62.5 million for next year, higher than the P57 million budget for this year,” TESDA 11 regional director Gaspar S. Gayona said in a recent press conference. Gayona said the vouchers

will be available by next year when the proposed budget of TESDA is approved before the end of the year. He said this year’s scholarship vouchers available in different accredited colleges and training center were probably running out. “”It is already October and I believe that many have already availed our scholarship,” Gayona said. Meanwhile, Gayona also encouraged more profes-

Davao Region to become top coffee grower again

AVAO Region’s thriving coffee industry has a huge potential to regain its title as the top major producer of coffee in the country, an official said. “The region has a potential to regain its position as an important source of coffee as it used to be 30 years ago,” Philippine Coffee Board, Inc (PCBI) chair Nicholas A. Matti told EDGE Davao yesterday. Matti recalled that Davao Region used to be the major producer in the early 1980s because of the presence of many coffee planters and producers here. But the drop in price due to the collapse of the international organization for coffee forced farmers to resort to other high-value crops. He said the insurgency problem in the region also left big coffee plantations here abandoned, leaving coffee produce to the hands of rebels. The government’s program on agrarian reform also caused the collapse of the

coffee industry here. “Many coffee plantation owners here were left with no other choice but to give portions of their lands to agrarian beneficiaries,” he said. Matti also said the massive crop shift in the past also stunted the growth of the industry here. “Many farmers shifted to banana, mango, and vegetable which had bigger market price back then,” he said. With the good soil and weather in the region, Matti said the region could regain its title of being the top producer of quality coffee. At present, the region only ranks second to Sultan Kudarat in coffee production in Mindanao. Mindanao itself contributes more than 70 percent of the country’s total 30,000 metric tons (MT) annual production. However, the country’s production is not enough to supply the country’s total an-

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Megaworld targets 20 new malls by 2020

HE flagship retail and lifestyle arm of property developer Megaworld Corp. will build nine more malls within its townships over the next five years as part of its plan to open 20 new malls in the country by 2020. Tefel Pesigan-Valentino, Senior Asst. Vice President of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, said these lifestyle malls will be located in the company’s different townships including those in Iloilo, Cebu, Davao and Pampanga. The company already built lifestyle destinations in Eastwood City, Quezon City; Binondo, Manila; Pasay City; Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City; Iloilo City; Mactan, Cebu; and Davao. “We have a target of 20 malls or 20 townships by 2020 not just in Manila but also outside Metro Manila,”

she said on the sidelines of the opening of Silver Bucket Seafood Dining in Tagaytay Twin Lakes, the country’s first and only vineyard resort community. Valentino noted the lifestyle malls are focused on upper segment market. “It (mall) is part of the culture of Filipinos. Unlike in other countries, a mall is a mall. But for Filipinos, it is an extension of their homes, that’s why our market demands for a better concept, something that they would treat as home at the same time that could also wow them with something different,” she said. Meanwhile, Pesigan-Valentino said the Tagaytay Twin Lakes will have about 20 dining and retail tenants. Apart from Silver Bucket Seafood Dining, others that recently opened their stores

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sionals from the region to take the diploma courses program of TESDA in a bid to increase their competitiveness in the international labor market. This was after some licensed professionals are treated lowly because of the inadequate years in the foundational year “I know it is a bitter pill to swallow now to tell you that some of our engineers in New Zealand and The Neth-

erlands are not treated as engineers but only as technicians,” Gayona said. He said these are some of the experience of licensed Filipino professionals abroad because of the lack of few years in the basic education. To address this, the Department of Education will fully implement the K to 12 basic education system next year where both public and private schools will offer junior and senior high school.

“It will equip our students and increase the competitiveness of our laborers when they go abroad,” he said. For those students who wish not to proceed to college, Gayona said the TESDA will offer diploma courses which are level 5 qualification next year. “Those students who do not have the resources can resort to our diploma courses which will be rolled out

in the first semester of next year,” Gayona said. The same program will be also implemented in all other region. “We will conduct orientation on Zamboanga and General Santos City within this month for those private schools that will offer diploma course on robotics,” he added. Under the diploma course, a student can earn seven diplomas in two years.

URBAN LIFE. Livestock traders go on foot to deliver their goats to buyers along J.P. Laurel Avenue in Lanang, Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

DA calls on livestock, poultry industry players to follow export requirements T

HE Department of Agriculture (DA) is strengthening its support to the livestock and poultry industries in Davao region as the Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) economic integration takes place. DA regional director Remelyn Recoter said that food business sectors in livestock and poultry industries should acquire the Philippine national standards in exportation to compete with other Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries.

She said agencies under DA will focus on the accreditation of the establishments which includes the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards which formulates the different standards to stakeholders from structures to feed lots, among othersand the National Meat Inspection Services which ensures the consuming public in food safety both in foreign and domestic and local populace. These accreditations include Good Agricultural Animal Husbandry Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices

(GMP),Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and other national standards. “We need to comply with these standards as Philippines being a signatory for trade organization and other trade agreements by lateral or multilateral agreements with the different countries across Asia, ASEAN and the rest of the world,” Recoter said. Recoter also said that the livestock and poultry industries will be boosted on thoroughly for this will be part of the priority industry clusters of the

Regional Management Council among the industry roadmaps of Davao region. One of the business sectors being assisted on by the DA under the NMIS is the Peking duck dressing plant at Tamugan, Marilog District which already exported their product to Japan. The corporation also plans to export this October from their initial export of 2,000 kilos last March and April this year. NMIS said that it had assisted the corporation to link to the foreign market through the

tematically debunked some of the most popular financial and investment myths. Myths that have either held people back from investing, or worse, led them to ruin. “Understandably, many people believe that when the stock market goes down, that’s when emotions kick in—either they panic and sell because of fear or they hold on to a bad stock with the false hope that it will go back up again,” noted Registered Financial Planner Marvin Germo.

“It normally shocks people when I tell them that if they are financially liquid they should do the opposite and look for quality stocks that are cheaper,” Mr. Germo said. “Just imagine if it were gasoline and price drops to P10 a liter, wouldn’t you fill up your tank?” He further noted how investments pay off in the long term. “Instead of panicking when stock prices go down, your best bet is to follow your plan, continue with your strategy, and select stocks that have

great value with the potential to move even higher. The bottom line is that all stocks go down, but the good ones bounce back after falling. Prices will recover over time,” he emphasized PAMI President and CEO Ferdinand Berba concurred with this point, and pointed out the importance of patience. “I wish I could tell you that investing will make you rich overnight, but keep in mind that what’s easily gained is easily lost,” he explained. “The

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Truths and myths of investing

OST people think that the world’s most successful investors made their fortunes by possessing a certain “X-Factor” that allows them to time the market, anticipate trends, and divest their shares right in the nick of time. This misconception is far from the truth. In a recently held financial literacy forum, a highly respected stock investment expert alongside Philam Life and Philam Asset Management, Inc. (PAMI) executives, sys-

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Matina Enclaves’ The Residences 3 set for launching M

AKE way for The Residences 3. Matina Enclaves is set to unveil the third of ten buildings of The Residences, the condominium segment of Davao City’s emerging real estate address. Escandor Development Corporation, the local-based developer responsible for the sprawling project along Quimpo Boulevard, announced the launching of the third building as a response to current public interest on quality affordable condo units. Matina Enclaves project head Gerald Garces said the third building is an offshoot of the sellout for Building 1 and the limited inventory left for building 2. “Making it affordable does not mean compromising the look, quality and livability. While maintaining a sizeable area that can accommodate family living, the current units will still be equipped with the same lifestylish finishes that the earlier models have,” Garces said. Building 1 is fully sold and

is now going vertical on its construction progress. Building 2 is 90 percent sold. Garces said The Residences 3 will be a combination of the old Studio unit with 32Sqm, 2-BR with the original 57sqm and its new offering: 2BR with 45sqm and 3BR with 65sqm. “We are expanding market base for 2-BR buyers by introducing 45sqm units, which offers same quality finish as earlier models, but having 1-Toilet. This makes the unit affordable due to smaller area,” Garces explained. Construction of The Residences 1 is currently ongoing with the concreting of the Ground Floor and 1st Residential Floor. Target for building top-off is January 2016 while the projected turnover would be on the last quarter of 2016. For The Residences 2, piling is scheduled on November 2016 with projected turnover on the 3rd quarter of 2017. The Residences 3 is project to commence construction by middle of next year with expected turnover by mid 2018.

Davao’s PPP endorses P30-B LRT to DOTC By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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HE Davao City Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Board endorsed to the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) earlier this month the proposed P30-billion Davao Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project proposal of the Korean Engineering & Construction for appropriate action. “The Davao City PPP Board has already resolved to endorse the project to the proper government agencies for appropriate action in their special meeting on October 8 2015,” Davao City Investment Promotions Center chief Ivan C. Cortez said. Cortez said also discussed during the meeting was the ongoing evaluation as to how the City Government will treat and tackle the proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). “The PPP Board does not see any hindrance if it will also push for the realization of a train system in Davao City alongside the BRT as the two will become complementary in servicing the transport needs of the people,” Cortez in a statement. The initial comment from the national government is that Davao City will need a train system by 2021 due the city’s increasing population and fast economic growth. The construction of the LRT for Davao is seen as one of the possible solution for the worsening traffic congestion in the central business district of the city. “As Mayor Duterte said, instead of starting to solicit a train project by 2021 and wait for five years for the train to start running, why not do the

initial steps now so by 2021, the government has already addressed a transportation need,” Cortez said, referring to the proposal of Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte. Peak time passenger volume is seen at 4,000 passengers per hour in 2021. Daily passenger volume is projected at 92,000 per day in 2021 and 253,000 passengers per day in 2040. According the KEC the proponent of the project proposal, the construction cost of the LRT would reach to an estimated of P30 billion or US$660 million. “Total investment cost between 2016 up to 2020 is estimated at 40 billion pesos including land acquisition and contingency,” Cortez said. Cortez said the KEC estimated that the annual operating cost of the LRT is pegged at US$ 19.2 million or roughly P880 million. “The proponent hopes to start commercial operation by 2021 starting with 36 trains,” he added. The proposed route is from Toril up to the Davao International Airport which is more or less 28 kilometers (km). “The proposed fare is P15 for the first 3 kilometer and additional P1.50 per succeeding kilometer,” he said. The monorail can be constructed along the center islands so there will be less obstruction and disruption during the construction phase, he said. Cortez said the land acquisition will be done to secure areas for train stops or stations.

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After the culprits

OT pursuit operations have been launched by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Army (PA) against suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) responsible for the abduction and death of the mayor of Loreto, Agusan del Sur and his son. By now, soldiers and policemen have started scouring the hinterlands of Agusan as they hunt down the NPA rebels who executed Mayor Dario Otaza, 57, and his son, Daryl, 20. Both the father and son were earlier seized by communist rebels from their home Monday night and ended up being killed, their bodies found dead Tuesday morning in Barangay Bitan-agan, some 12 kilometers from Butuan City proper. The PNP said the rebels disguised themselves as National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents when they abducted the two, but family members have testified and identified that NPA rebels were responsible for the crime. The fate suffered by the Otazas at the hands of the NPA rebels bore signs of brutality. They were forcibly taken from their resi-

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dence in the presence of family members and bodyguards and their bodies were riddled with bullets when discovered. Such was a cruel death, and we could only share the grief being endured by their family members now crying for justice for their lost loved ones. The Otazas are added statistics to the continuing armed struggle of the Community Party of the Philippines (CPP) in the country through its armed wing NPA which has caused countless deaths of Filipinos over the years. Mayor Otaza had gotten the ire of the NPA as he had been responsible for the surrender of more than 200 rebels since leaving the communist movement and becoming mayor of Loreto. This made the mayor a target of the rebels, but as to why they also executed the son puzzles the police. The police must be swift in their investigation and put the perpetrators behind bars, for justice must be served for the Otazas and their family. Whoever is proven behind the murder, must not escape the long arm of the law and be made accountable for yet another one of their barbaric acts. ANTONIO M. AJERO Editor in Chief

NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO Managing Editor

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NE of China’s most colourful coastal cities, Xiamen is the place where most Chinese-Filipinos trace back their ancestors to. With the old city being founded on an island, one can be sure that the cuisine of Xiamen is rich in flavor and takes inspiration from the sea as well as of its surrounding wetlands. Xiamen, or Amoy to some, is the biggest city in the province of Fujian and is where one of China’s culinary pillars is founded. Fujian cuisine is based on seafood as well as ways to cook the seafood using slow cooking techniques such as braising and stewing. Fujian cuisine is also known to take advantage of the area’s rich plains and wetlands, blending seafood and farm produce together. It is also Fujian-style cuisine that traveled its way to the Philippines through the Chinese migrants who left the region

things to eat when visiting Xiamen’s many local restaurants. These dishes brought me back to the days when I would have lunch at my grandmother’s or to the afternoons spent at the nearby mami house in Binondo where I spent my formative years.

and settled throughout the archipelago with dishes such as Ngohiong Rolls, Mee Sua, Lo Mi, and crispy fried shrimps becoming familiar fixtures on the Pinoy dining table. Here is a short list of

Ngohiong Rolls Savoury fried minced pork rolled in bean curd skin, ngohiong rolls are easy to make and enjoy. This dish can be found locally around Durianburg with a sweet tangy sauce made from catsup. The one in Xiamen is paired with a red pepper sauce instead. Stewed Yam Yam, or Taro, is a regular item in Fujian cuisine. Usually fried first and then cooked for a long time with broth over a low flame, the texture of the yam turns soft and fluffy. The nutty and savoury taste of the yam pairs well with a rich pork-based broth.

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Oh-Wah Jian One of the most iconic Fujian dishes and one of my all-time favourite is the Oh-Wah Jian or oyster omelette. Each restaurant

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in Fujian (as well as in Taiwan which is right across the Chinese province) has their own version of the delicious dish. Light and fluffy with a sticky core containing oysters, chives, and bean sprouts, every bite is a marriage of the briny flavour of the sea and the sweetness of the eggs. Mee-Sua A staple when it comes to special occasions such as birthdays and weddings, mee-sua, or string egg-noodles, is another iconic Fujian dish with many iterations and flavour profiles. One can have stir-fried mee-sua or have the versatile noodles paired with soup. Traditional mee-sua soup include oyster paired with

Duck Mee-Sua blood cake and pork intestines or my favourite, mee-sua with slow-cooked duck soup. Crispy Fried Shrimp Aside from crabs and shellfish, shrimp is also a popular menu item in Xiamen and can be served in many ways. Since I am too

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lazy to shell my shrimp, I love having my crustacean fried to a crisp but sometimes, the shells can still be a pain in the mouth. That is why, one should order the crispy fried softshelled shrimp in Xiamen. The shells are crispy yet do not hurt the mouth when you bite into it.

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Meatball Subs

NICE & SLOW Three slow cooker recipes

S we near the end of the year, let’s get right back on track and spend more time inside the kitchen. Well, this is basically for the festivities and parties for the coming Yuletide season. Surely, it’s best to start early. Trial and error becomes a necessity more than just a task. Slow cookers – as the name suggests – will make you wait for hours before you can taste anything. Many do not even consider slow cookers as an option. However, did you know that slow cookers allow you to taste flavors and textures unlike any other? Yes, that is true. In case you don’t have a slow cooker at home, you can always opt for a deep pan to cook on. Basically, the idea is to cook the dish for a time to

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allow the flavors to come out. This is perfect for people who have tons of things to do in

In a slow cooker or deep pan, combine 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1 diced potatoes, 2 diced onions, 1 finely chopped jalapeño, 1 clove chopped garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon cumin, and 2 sprigs cilantro. Add ¾ cup crushed tortilla chips, 4 cups chicken broth, salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5 to 7 hours. Add 500 grams of chicken breast chunks. In a bowl, combine ½ cup grated cheese and ½ cup milk. Microwave to heat through. Serve the soup with a dollop of cheese on top. Chicken Nacho Soup between. Just don’t overcook them. Here are three of my most reliable slow cooked meals that always steal the spotlight during parties or evenings of food, laughter, and drinks. You can always tweak the recipes according to your preference. Remember, the goal here is to deepen the taste of the dish. Happy cooking! Meatball Subs In a slow cooker or deep pan, combine 2 cans of crushed tomatoes, 6 ounce tomato paste, 2 bay leaves, and 1 ½ cups grated cheese. Add 1 cup tepid water, 2 teaspoon dried parsley, 2 chopped garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper. In a bowl, combine ¾ cups

breadcrumbs, and ½ cup milk. Soak the crumbs for a minute or two. In a separate bowl, combine 500 grams ground beef, 2 eggs, 1 cup grated cheese, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 2 chopped garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Add the soaked breadcumbs and mix well. Use your hands. Shape into balls – you can use a teaspoon or a tablespoon to make them uniform in sizes. Once done, transfer to the slow cooker or deep pan. Cover slow cooker and cook for 5 to 7 hours. Remove bay leaves and add ½ cup of grated cheese. Chicken Nacho Soup

Curried Chickpeas and Spinach In a pan, heat 2 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 onion chopped and cook until translucent. Add 3 cloves of chopped garlic and a thumb of finely chopped ginger, 1 deseeded chili pepper and 2 tablespoon of curry powder. Cook. In a slow cooker, add 1 can un-drained chickpeas, 1 cup chopped spinach, ½ cup cauliflower, 1 chopped potatoes, 1 cup diced tomatoes, salt and pepper and the cooked onion mixture. Cook for 3 hours. Add grated cheese. Cook through. Make #TheRoyalChef your Thursday habit. Tag me on instagram (@herroyalheiress) for your delicious food finds!

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Hillarie Danielle Parungao is Miss World Philippines HILLARIE DANIELLE PARUNGAO has been crowned as Miss World Philippines 2015.

An early pageant favorite, she received several special awards, such as Best in Sports Challenge, Best in Fashion Runway, Best in Swimsuit and Best in Long Gown. She was also cited as Miss Zen Institute, Miss Technomarine, Miss Solaire, Miss Figlia and Miss Phoenix. Marita Cassandra Naidas and Mia Howell Allyson were named First and Second Princesses, respectively. Ma. Vanessa Wright was announced as Third Princess, while Emma Mary Tiglao was named Fourth Princess. Miss World 2013 Megan Young served as one of the judges in the panel, along with clothing scion Ben Chan, former Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, former Governor Luis Singson, telenovela star Fernando Carrillo and GMA Network First Vice President for Program Management Jose Mari Abacan, among others. Held at the Theater in Solaire Resorts and Casino, Miss World Philippines 2015 was hosted by Iya Villania, Tim Yap and Miss World Philippines 2011 Gwendoline Ruais. Kapuso hunks Derrick Mon-

asterio, Jeric Gonzales, Martin del Rosario, and Kiko Estrada also performed at the prestigious event. They serenaded the candidates during the evening gown com-

petition. Hillarie Danielle Parungao will represent the country in the Miss World Pageant which will be held in Sanya, China on December 19.

Cult classic Feng Shui 2 premiers on Cinema One

GET READY to experience chills and scream in horror as Cinema One showcases the hit Pinoy horror film, “Feng Shui 2” starring Kris Aquino and Coco Martin on another Blockbuster Sunday.

“Feng Shui 2”, graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board is the 2014 sequel to the phenomenal Chito Rono cult classic of the same title. The film also became Star Cinema’s MMFF entry last year and amassed P235 million, making it the highest grossing Filipino horror of all time. The sequel follows the story of Lester Anonuevo (Coco Martin), a man who struggles to make ends meet. One day, he steals the cursed bagua from a Chinese temple and suddenly he experiences a reversal of luck. But things take a turn for the worst when a series of deaths occur in his family and in his neighborhood. When

fate brings Lester and Joy (Kris Aquino), the previous owner of the cursed bagua together, they discover that the curse has gained more power, causing two deaths at a time. With a challenging bout, Lester and Joy must unite and find a way to end the dreaded curse. Definitelyfilipino.com congratulated Rono on his storytelling: “He was able to flawlessly bridge the

Feng Shui film ten years ago to this year’s new sequel.” “Feng Shui 2” also bagged commendation for its cinematography by Neil Daza, according to Ferdinand Godinez of website, The National. “Feng Shui 2 boasts impressive cinematography compared with its predecessor. The sweeping, dark, panoramic shots of Binondo district in Manila perfectly build

up the tension. Binondo, of course, is also the city’s Chinatown, complementing the Chinese motifs that recur in the story,” The film garnered so many positive reviews, with Philbert Dy of Clickthecity.com giving it a four out of five stars rating. In his review, Philbert wrote that, “the movie is best when it plays by its own rules, building the horror from a logical set of circumstances. Thankfully, the movie does that for a good long time, which is more than one can say for most local examples of the genre.” “Feng Shui 2,” the perfect Halloween blockbuster treat of the channel is just one of the many wellloved films that Cinema One will showcase this October to fulfill its aim to become a platform for Filipinos to watch blockbuster films at the comfort of their own home. The show will also have an encore airing on October 24, 930PM.

October 21-27, 2015

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LAST WITCH HUNTER Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, * Michael Caine R13

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BLACK MASS Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton Benedict Cumberbatch, *Kevin Bacon

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GOOSEBUMPS Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Amy Ryan, Ryan Lee, Jillian Bell PG

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UP AND ABOUT

Holidays and breaks at

Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

HOW would you want to swap that office chair for a beach lounge? Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu is giving you that much needed R&R with this special room deal. It’s perfect for the coming holidays and family getaways on select dates until February 2016. As an added bonus, you also get dining and wellness privileges and other premiums to complement your overnight accommodation, which you can enjoy for as low as PHP 6,500.00 nett!

“Our five-star destination in Cebu welcomes visitors to a picturesque view of the beach and lush greenery,” shares Harold Rainfroy, the hotel’s general manager. “Here, one can experience barefoot elegance, whilst relaxing with a drink in hand and toes in the sand. Fresh, trendy and inviting, the hotel offers a myriad of choices from accommodation, leisure activities, entertainment and culinary delights. “When we put together our room deals and specials for a particular period, we consider value add-ons that are suited to the needs of our guests,” Rainfroy explains. “We package our offers with benefits and discounts to select facilities, which guests can enjoy.” “We’re down to the last stretch this year and friends and families are most likely planning their holidays now,” adds Casey Faylona, director of Sales and Marketing. “For this season, we’ve come up with a discounted room

package with more value add-ons, so guests can make the most of their Cebu sojourn.” According to Faylona, they want to make sure there’s no room for boredom for anyone. “No one can resist hitting the waters, whether that of the pool or beach. And there’s a whole lot of outdoor adventures waiting for you. We have arts and crafts activities for kids and group exercises in the beach

garden. Health is wealth and our gym is open to all in-house guests. If you are up for some indoor challenges, kids and parents alike are welcome to our game area, complete with a pool table, chess board, an Xbox and foosball set. Guests also get free chocolate treats at the lobby lounge during Chocolate Hour, from 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm.” Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu offers a Book and Buy room deal at a special rate of PHP 6,500.00 nett, which is applicable for stays any time from 15 October to 20 December 2015 and 5 January to 3 February 2016. Booking period is from today until 25 October 2015. The room special is packaged with breakfast for two adults and two children (11 years old and below), a complimentary 30-minute facial care and a 30% discount on all treatments, including the hand and foot relaxation packages at Spa del Mar, a 15% discount on all water sporting activities (except for the jet ski), a 10% discount at The Lobby and The Forum, and a complimentary glass of red or white Manny O. wine for each diner during lunch or dinner buffet at The Sails restaurant or Ibiza Beach Club. Book your next holiday now through hotel.cebu@moevenpick.com or call +63 32 492 7777. Get the first dibs on the latest room and dining offers and follow www.facebook.com/moevenpickhotelmactanislandcebu, @movenpickcebu on Instagram and @moevenpickcebu on Twitter.

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Understanding haze

F you are living in Mindanao, you will observe that some parts of the island are blanketed with a thick haze. Davao City, the country’s largest city in terms of land area, is not spared from it. The haze over Davao was first observed on October 17, according to state bureau head Gerry Pedrico of the regional office of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The haze is caused by the raging wildfires going on in Sumatra, Indonesia and was brought by the monsoon winds blowing northeast. Typhoon Lando, which battered Luzon, contributed to the haze. Cebu is said to have experience the haze since October 3. North Cotabato, General Santos City, and Cagayan de Oro City are also experiencing the same problem. Of the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, at least 7 countries are suffering from haze. Aside from the Philippines and Indonesia, other countries which are affected by haze are the southern areas of Thailand and Vietnam and most parts of Brunei, Malaysia, and Singapore. “The fires, often started to clear forest for plantations, have been burning for weeks, sending heavy haze across

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the region,” THINK ON THESE! said a BBC news report. A news item circulated by Reuters said the forest fires “are spreading to new areas and are unlikely to Henrylito D. Tacio be put out un- henrytacio@gmail.com til next year.” The Star of Malaysia quoted a senior official at a company active in Indonesia’s forested areas who said that “the haze could continue until March” in 2016. Pedrico, in an interview with EDGE Davao’s Cheneen R. Capon, said people should not be worried as haze poses no health risks. “The smoke is actually up in the sky and there will be no health risk.” But BBC, which interviewed the Indonesian health ministry, said that those who are living near the forest-fire stricken areas are having health-related problems. “Hundreds of thousands of people are now suffering from respiratory illnesses after breathing in hazardous smoke caused by peatland fires,” BBC said. In Singapore, the National Envi-

ronment Agency (NEA) said the health impact of haze is dependent on one’s health status, the PSI (pollutant standards index) level, and the length and intensity of outdoor activity. “Healthy persons should reduce prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical exertion,” NEA advises. “The elderly, pregnant women and children should minimize prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical exertion, while those with chronic lung or heart disease should avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical exertion.” Seeking medical attention is advised to those “persons who are not feeling well, especially the elderly and children and those with chronic heart and lung conditions.” Traditionally, haze is an atmospheric phenomenon where dust, smoke and other dry particles obscures the clarity of the sky. “Seen from afar (example: approaching airplane) and depending upon the direction of view with respect to the sun,” explains the Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, “haze may appear brownish or bluish, while mist tends to be bluish-grey. Whereas haze often is thought of as a phenomenon of dry air, mist formation is a phenomenon of humid air.” In meteorological literature, the term

“haze” is used “to denote visibility-reducing aerosols of the wet type.” Such aerosols commonly arise from complex chemical reactions that occur as sulfur dioxide gases emitted during combustion are converted into small droplets of sulphuric acid. Haze often occurs when dust and smoke particles accumulate in relatively dry air. “When weather conditions block the dispersal of smoke and other pollutants,” Wikipedia explains, “they concentrate and form a usually low-hanging shroud that impairs visibility and may become a respiratory health threat. Industrial pollution can result in dense haze, which is known as smog.” If you are a photographer, here’s something you need to know: “Haze causes issues in the area of terrestrial photography, where the penetration of large amounts of dense atmosphere may be necessary to image distant subjects,” Wikipedia says. “This results in the visual effect of a loss of contrast in the subject, due to the effect of light scattering through the haze particles. For these reasons, sunrise and sunset colors appear subdued on hazy days, and stars may be obscured at night. In some cases, attenuation by haze is so great that, toward sunset, the sun disappears altogether before reaching the horizon.”

t o m a t - MY MILLENNIAL MIND ically n e e d s your help and subtly assert that you are more physically able Vanessa Kate Madrazo to handle the weight of her bag even though she was perfectly fine with it. Conversely, it is also sexist to decline help from a woman for no other reason than her gender, even if you’re already burdened with your current task. This shouldn’t be mistaken for being kind and polite. Offering to carry the bag of a woman is nice when you notice that she looks loaded, because in that instance, she really does need help and you

are offering and waiting for her consent instead of insisting yourself. Women are also capable of starting such micro-aggression, like when they expect their guy friends to carry their things for them even when they don’t need help. Most micro-aggressions are hinged on a gender role or a set of expectations of how men and women should act. For example, men have been traditionally known as breadwinners and women as homemakers, which is why in most families, mothers are the ones who mostly do the chores and the daughters are mostly trained to do them in the family. It gets more serious when these micro-offenses get nearer to issues of abuse. For instance, it’s sexist when you tell girls who are wearing skimpy shorts to dress decently to avoid being disrespected. It’s offensive because it assumes that the girls are the ones who should adjust to an atmosphere of disrespect and discrimina-

tion instead of the other way around. It supports the notion of victim-blaming in rape culture where women should cover themselves so that men won’t be tempted. This is harmful because it sets an unfair burden on women to constantly adjust themselves and compromise their mobility to appease societal expectations. This illustrates the importance of talking about and being vigilant of micro-aggressions because little actions usually mold and create a mindset that becomes ingrained in our culture. These are actions that hinder our progress to a fairer treatment for both men and women because it validates traditional concepts of what it means to be a man and a woman instead of transcending that. When instances like this come up, it’s best to call them out and to reassess how we treat other women, and what we expect others to do. A good test if an action is sexist is to ask yourself: Would I say/do this to the opposite gender too?

Sexism in everyday interactions

HE current generation is by far the most liberal one, and has been more accepting of gender equality than previous generations where the gap is more apparent. At least right now, we see women as prominent figures in public service like Senator Grace Poe, or DOJ Secretary Leila de Lima, which is a good indicator that this society does not underestimate what women can do. Despite that, women are still victims of sexist micro-aggressions, or actions that discriminate unintentionally based on gender. This happens in everyday interactions in the workplace or your personal relationships with your classmates, friends, or families. These are things that people rarely think or talk about. One good example of a sexist micro-aggression, when guys do it, is insisting on carrying the bag of your girl friend for no other reason than that she is a girl and not really because she’s having a hard time carrying it. You assume that she au-

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was led by Logronio, who said the settlers will fight for their right to the property even though the City Council had already approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the city and UP Min for the establishment of the sports complex. Police said during the protest, Sudaria threw a Molotov cocktail at the driver of the backhoe of CLTG Builders, the contractor doing the road project for the sports complex, at around 9 a.m. The Molotov cocktail injured the driver and caused a

fire that burned the backhoe. The fire then spread to the adjacent backhoe. The total damage was set at P1.9 million. One of the employees of the construction firm, who was at the site, called the police for assistance. When police operatives arrived in the area, the respondents tried to resist arrest by brandishing bolos and a katana (short sword). The police arrested the 12 respondents and confiscated the katana, two bolos, a lighter, a gasoline container, and a multicab from the crime scene.

will get P66.2 million (P60.1 million for PS, P5.9 million for MOOE and P124,000 for capital outlay). City General Services Office (GSO) will get P51.5 million (P39.1 million for PS and P12.3 million for MOOE). City Veterinarian’s Office will get P41.8 million (P31.2 million for PS, P10.3 million for MOOE and P287,171 for capital outlay). City Accountant’s Office will get will get P33.7 million (P27.8 million for PS, P5.4 million for MOOE and P500,000 for capital outlay). City Planning and Development Office will get P31.5 million (P24.7 million for PS,

P6.7 million for MOOE and P100,000 for capital outlay). City Legal Office will get P25.2 million (P21.8 million for PS, P2.9 million for MOOE and P526,395 for capital outlay). City Civil Registrar’s Office will also get P24.3 million (P17 million for PS, P7.3 million for PS and P43,000 for capital outlay). P1.1 billion will also be allocated for development fund and P128 million for economic enterprise. Dayanghirang said the budget is not yet final and his committee is set to conduct the first committee hearing so that it will be approved on the first week of December.

DCWD general manager Edwin V. Regalado asks for the understanding and cooperation of would-be affected customers. He also advises them to store enough water prior to the scheduled water interruptions. Water supply may be restored earlier if work goes smoothly or later if unforeseen problems arise. The general public may visit DCWD website (www. davao-water.gov.ph) and of-

ficial Facebook page (www. facebook.com/davaowater) or call the Central Information Unit / Call Center through the 24-hour hotline 297-DCWD (3293) and press “1” on their phone dial to listen to latest daily water updates. They may also call / text 0927-7988966, 0925-5113293 and 09084410653 for other updates, complaints, queries and matters pertaining to DCWD services. (Jamae G. Dela Cruz)

main strength of investing in the market is to build wealth over time,” he added. “One of our products, the PAMI Equity Index Fund, takes advantage of a longterm investment because it allows investors to hitch on to the growth of the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi),” Berba indicated. “Within the past five years, the PSEi performance levels has almost doubled, which gave investors high returns. While it was over a course of five years, profit was significantly higher as compared with traditional savings,” he explained. “Indeed, it’s time in the market and not timing the market, that’s important,” Berba further underscored. The notion that an investor can be successful in the stock market by boiling down success stories to a simple formula was also proved false at the seminar. Another key topic was discussing the soundness of insurance. “It’s a common thought that investing in insurance is only meant for those who are married and with children,” said Philam Life Chief Market-

ing Officer Jaime Jose Javier, Jr. “In fact, investing in insurance while you’re young is ideal. Despite feeling like you’re invincible at that age, life is full of uncertainties. It’s more ideal to be prepared.” he clarified. “This is especially true when your insurance has an investment that is linked to mutual funds,” he continued. “Unitlinked plans allow you to maximize your money’s growth potential and to be prepared for life’s uncertainties at the same time. Philam Life financial advisors will be able to help you accurately identify and address your needs in terms of protection, health, savings, and investments. ” he concluded. Undeniably, there are many misconceptions about investing and financial planning, but luckily there are many professionals that can help explain the seemingly complicated world of wealth building and protection. For more information and helpful tips on investments and insurance, please visit philamfunds.com (https:// philamfunds.com/FeaturedFundsController?action=loadfeaturedfund&id=6).

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Q&A. Philippine Red Cross chair Richard “Dick” Gordon meets members of Davao City media in a press conference at a downtown restaurant on Tuesday night. Gordon is running for senator in next year’s national election. Lean Daval Jr.

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for water in the coming years.” Curtis Lazarraga of the City Health Office read the WMMT report and answered questions from the WMC members during a lively discussion lasting nearly two hours. “The location of the project is feasible for the infrastructure development provided that mitigating measures shall also be put in place,” the report stated. The WMC approved the recommendation of the multi-partite body that the watershed council and the projects proponents shall jointly formulate and manage the Watershed Management Plan for the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed and will ensure that it will not contribute to the increase in water rate. It was like agreed that funding of the watershed management plan be provided by project proponent Apo Agua. Lazarraga also enumerated a series of activities, including ocular inspection of the project site and conferences with Apo Agua officers on several occasions from July to October before finalizing its report to the WMC. Also approved during the meeting were the following recommendations of the WMMT: --for the proponents to strictly comply with the requirements of the Environmental Impact Statement System; --facilitate the desilting of

the river to make water flow freely; --increase the vegetation of the riverbanks from the uplands to downstream by using indigenous or local species; -- conduct regular water quality and quantity monitoring twice a month before the actual operation of the project and once a month during the actual operation and to include in the monitoring pesticides and other chemicals used in the upland farms in the parameters monitored to check its quality and possible contamination; --provide alternative livelihood to those families dependent on the forest resources and/or support viable livelihood activities in upland areas compatible with watershed protection and rehabilitation; --provide monthly updates on the project and submit to the WMC during construction phase and quarterly updates during the implementation; and --work with WMC in the process of declaring the whole Panigan-Tamugan watershed as a protected area. Officers of the Apo Agua headed by Cirilo Almario III, newly assumed AAII general manager, attended the WMC meeting with Jay Fernandez, former officer in charge of Apo Agua, and Manuel “Bobby” Orig of Aboitiz Power but they were requested to leave the room during the WMC discussion of the WMMT report and recommendations. AMA

facilities, technical assistance, accreditation, mandatory application for GMP needed by double A accredited establishments up to the HACCP which is the equivalent requirement for the international level. The corporation targets to venture now in China and Singapore markets and NMIS is helping them prepare through assuring a sustainable produce once it started. NMIS is also assisting the

SubZero Ice and Cold Storage Meat Processing Plant in Binugao,Toril. The corporation already sent a sample of their Yakitori produce to Japan. Recoter asked the city, municipal and provincial veterinary offices and livestock inspectors as well as the support from the partner food business sectors to assess in complying with the accreditation requirements gearing up the country in a competitive ASEAN integration.

at Twin Lakes were Santis Delicatessen, Bag of Beans and Starbucks. The 1,200-hectare Tagaytay Twin Lakes is a multi-

phase master plan comprising themed residential villages, condominiums, plantation estates and lakeshore and retirement communities. (PNA)

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Cordaid (Caritas Netherlands) and the Catholic Relief Services (Caritas USA) have already pledged PHP2.12 million and PHP2.32 million, respectively. The emergency program will initially cover 15 provinces being assisted by 16 dioceses in Central and Southern Luzon, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera, CAR, Ilocos and Calabarzon. These are the provinces of Aurora, Quezon, Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya, Qurino, Nueva Ecija, Kalinga, Benguet, Pangasinan, Zambales, Rizal, Cavite, Batanes, La Union, and Abra. “We are still waiting for more data from our assessment teams on the ground. These areas may still change depending on the needs of the affected dioceses,” Gariguez added. So far, data gathered by NASSA/Caritas Philippines from its diocesan social action networks showed that among those badly needing assistance now are the provinces of Aurora, Quirino, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Nueva Vizcaya, La Union, and Cagayan. NASSA/Caritas Philippines already sent its monitoring teams to these areas to make ground assessments and ensure that the needs of

the affected people are met. A “Lando” Monitoring Center was also established at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines office in Intramuros, Manila. At least 20 people were dead, while 300,000 people were affected by the typhoon, since it entered the country last week and devastated parts of Northern Luzon. As of this morning, “Lando” was already downgraded to a tropical depression, but the heavy winds and persistent rains have led to severe flooding, landslides, damaged homes, fallen trees and blocked roads. “Lando” came two years after the devastation of supertyphoon “Yolanda” (Haiyan), the most powerful storm recorded which killed 6,000 people. Since then, NASSA/Caritas Philippines has been rolling out various relief and rehabilitation programs to typhoon victims through the support of the Caritas Internationalis network. The global Caritas Internationalis with 165 member countries worldwide is currently being headed by its first Asian President Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle. (PNA)

nual demand of 100,000 MT. The Philippines’ annual coffee production is nothing compared with Vietnam’s 1.4 million MT annual production. “Philippines is a net importer of coffee. More than 54 percent of our coffee is imported from major coffee producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam,” he said. “Majority of our imports are instant coffees,” he added. Matti said if Davao Region can maximize its full potential in coffee production, it will be able to fill the gap in the local demand. “There is a huge demand locally, not including the huge demand in the international market,” he said. Among the coffee production areas in Davao Region are the provinces of Davao del Sur

and Davao del Norte. Most of the coffee produce here is the Robusta variety, while Arabica, a specialty coffee, is planted in the mountain ranges in Kapatagan as well as the areas near the Mt. Apo. For his part, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Davao City provincial officer Edwin Banqurigo said Davao Region has a huge potential to be a major producer of coffee. Among the intervention of the DTI for coffee farmers here are the distribution of post-harvest facilities that will add value to Davao’s coffee production. Davao City will be hosting the five-day 13th Annual Coffee Festival at the Abreeza Mall. The event opened yesterday. CHENEEN R. CAPON

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Mercury rising

Text and Photos by HENRYLITO D. TACIO

Beach fronts will disappear as sea level rises.

Coral reefs are more likely to suffer from warm sea waters.

“Climate is changing and will continue to do so. Currently, the impacts on many sectors are still unclear, but may become more pronounced as warming continues. So, we need to focus on understanding, adaptation, and preparation. We, Filipinos, should reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, but for the right reasons.” -- Dr. Rosa Perez, a research fellow of the Manila Observatory *** N a 2007 article which appeared in Environment Matters, which is published by the World Bank, Maarten van Aalst wrote: “Climate change is no longer a longterm environmental issue. The first impacts are already with us, and bound to get worse. In terms of natural hazards, this includes increases in heat waves, floods, droughts, and in the intensity of tropical cyclones, as well as higher sea levels. Developing countries, and particularly the poorest people, are most affected.” The Philippines is not exempted. Dr. Rodel D. Lasco, in his study, Addressing Climate Change through Science, pointed this out: “The Philippines is projected to be one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts of future climate change. At the same time, it is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, mostly due to climate-related disasters.” Dr. Lasco, who is a member of the National Academy of Science and Technology, further wrote: “More alarming still, climate is expected to exacerbate extreme events such as heavy precipitation and tropical cyclones.” “There is no month in the Philippines which is free from typhoons,” says the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration (PAGASA), which issues weather advisories for

tropical cyclones. “Each year, about 20 tropical cyclones enter our country.” There is no notable increase in frequency of typhoons in the Philippines but the number of cyclones with maximum sustained winds of over 150 kilometers per hour and above increased. The following super typhoons come to mind: Sendong (international name: Washi) in 2011, Pablo (Bopha) in 2012, and Yolanda (Haiyan) in 2013. “We are already witnessing an increase in the number of natural disasters, from around 200 annually in the period 1987-97 to about double that in the first seven years of the 21st century,” van Aalst wrote. “This rise is caused almost entirely by an increase in weather-related disasters.” Van Aalst believed climate change brings an additional challenge, and “it is likely already a factor in the increase in disasters. He further said: “(Climate change) aggravates the intensity and frequency of many hazards, but it also creates surprises, such as hazards occurring in succession, or in places where they had never been experienced before.”

Unclear For the average citizen, the climate change phenomenon is very vague. “People have personally felt the effects of climate change, and yet most of them have little understanding of it,” observed Mary Ann Lucille Sering, vice-chairperson of the Climate Change Commission. Is it climate change or global warming? “Climate change is a better choice than the term global warming because it avoids the misleading implications: that all parts of the world are warming uniformly and that the only dangerous outcome of growing greenhouse gas emissions is higher temperatures,” clarifies

Dr. Rosa T. Perez, a research fellow of the Manila Observatory. “Warming is only the tipping point for a cascade of changes in the earth’s ecosystems,” she continues her explanation. “In addition, climate change better conveys the coexistence of human-made effects with natural climate variability, a more accurate, ‘stateof-the-science’ portrayal of the causes for the phenomenon.” It was Dr. James E. Hansen of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration who first raised the problem of climate change. In 1988, he told an American Senate hearing that the greenhouse effect “is changing our climate now.” The greenhouse effect is a natural warming process. According to Dr. Perez, carbon dioxide and certain other gases are always present in the atmosphere. These gases create a warming effect that has some similarity to the warming inside a greenhouse, hence the name “greenhouse effect.” Robert James Bidinotto, writing for Reader’s Digest, explains the greenhouse effect in these words: “When sunlight warms the earth, certain gases in the lower atmosphere, acting like the glass in a greenhouse, trap some of the heat as it radiates back into space. These greenhouse gases warm our planet, making life possible. If they were more abundant, greenhouse gases might trap too much heat.” Dr. Perez says that human activities that emit additional greenhouse gases to the atmosphere increase the amount of heat that gets absorbed before escaping to space, thus enhancing the greenhouse effect and amplifying the warming of the earth. “Although the Earth’s climate has changed many times throughout its history, the rapid warming seen today cannot be explained by natural processes alone,” points out Dr.

Intense heat encourages more forest fires. Perez, who has a PhD in Meteorology from the University of the Philippines. Greenhouse gases “Climate change is very simple,” noted Dr. Robert Watson, IPCC Chairman. “We are increasing emissions of greenhouse gases and thus their concentrations in the atmosphere are going up. As these concentrations increase, the temperature of the earth rises.” Examples of greenhouse gases are: water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. There are also those man-made gases generated during industrial processes like sulfur hexaflouride, hydrofluorocarbons, and perfluorocarbons. “Continued emission of greenhouse gases will cause further warming and long-lasting changes in all components of the climate system, increasing the likelihood of severe, pervasive and irreversible impacts for people and ecosystems,” contends the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). “Climate change means much more than higher global temperatures,” pointed out Heherson Alvarez, former chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment. “It could result in a wide range of catastrophic consequences: rising sea levels threatening archipelagic states, low-lying coastal areas and fertile

deltas; increased frequency of hurricanes, droughts and other extreme climate events; disturbance of ecosystems; greater aridity; and greater pressure on freshwater resources.” The Philippines has already felt the impacts of climate change when it was hit by Yolanda in 2013. But it was just the beginning. As the Philippines has more than 7,000 islands, more people will be affected with sea level rise. Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change noted this when she issued this statement: “Several studies have already noted the high vulnerability of coastal communities in the Philippines to sea level rise. This is the challenge that we must address because this will affect millions of Filipinos living in coastal areas. The government should start relocating these communities to higher, safer places as we continue to strengthen climate change mitigation programs to help avert further rise of sea level.” Health threat Climate change is also a threat to human health. “Although there still is uncertainty about the magnitude of the global impact of climate change on human health, there is no question that negative local effects may be significant,” wrote Dr. Luis Eduardo Mejia Mejia in the World Bank annual report

on environment. Work performed by renowned universities, research groups and institutions revealed a four- to eightfold increase in malaria transmission in Pacific coastal areas during the El Niño phenomena of 1994-95 and 1998. “This increase in transmission during El Niño makes it possible to estimate the possible effects of this disease under a climate change scenario,” Dr. Mejia Mejia said. Climate change is for real. People of this world should do something now before it’s too late. “You can blow up a balloon so far, and then it bursts; you can stretch a rubber-band so far, and then it snaps; you can bend a stick so far, and then it breaks. How much longer can the human population go on damaging the world’s natural systems before they break down altogether?” asked Prince Philip, who has been associated with environmental causes for many years. The words of Christopher Flavin, of the Worldwatch Institute, come in handy. In his book, Slowing Global Warming, he wrote: “Global warming is an environmental threat unlike any the world has faced. While human activities during the past century have damaged a long list of natural systems, most of these problems are local or regional in scope and can be reversed in years or decades if sufficient effort is exerted.”

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13 MOTORING

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Phl among most affordable Asian countries for used cars

ILL sustained economic growth and low oil prices help Filipinos take advantage of affordable cars in their country? Carmudi, the easiest way to sell or buy your car online, analyzed hundreds of thousands of used car listings in order to find out how much consumers spend on used vehicles globally. The study looked at used car models aged 2008 to 2013 to provide insights into price differences across Carmudi countries. The average price of a used car in the Philippines is $16,719, compared to Sri Lanka ($27,966) and Bangladesh ($33,692). Strong growth for the country’s economy as a whole is expected to continue. The automotive industry has a significant presence in the Philippines, accounting for one-third of the country’s GDP. The predicted global shift in oil prices, a drop from nearly $100 a barrel in 2014 to around $53 this year, has economic commentators predict even more purchasing power for many Filipinos, which could bring an increase in used car purchases. The car-shopping experience for buyers in the Philippines can be further improved by new methods of car brows-

ing and sales. Online platforms like Carmudi enable buyers to browse a wider selection of vehicles available in their home country and make an educated choice on the car for the most competitive price. ‘With such presence we see not only more cars being bought in Philippines, but also these purchases being more researched and tailored to the individual buyer’s needs,” said Subir Lohani, managing director of Carmudi Philippines. “We aim to continuously provide our users with the best car shopping experience and to be number one in the industry. We want Carmudi to be a household name, a onestop-shop for all car related subjects,” adds Lohani.

About Carmudi 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.

Yamaha wins C! Award in 3 categories Y

AMAHA Motor Philippines, Inc. was part of C! Magazine’s annual awards night in which it received awards in different motorcycle categories lined up with other well known manufacturers. The year showcased the versatility of the company with the release of different models and the continuous rise of current categories, each that were crafted with pure passion. The dedication of Yamaha to give the Philippines’ top class motorcycles that would suit

different lifestyles has been recognized; awards were never a goal, it was all about bringing exhilaration to every rider but a few pieces of hardware never hurt anybody. The award for the entry level sport motorcycle at 150-250cc recognized Yamaha’s YZF-R15 and its liquid cooled engine that propels a rider from 0 to 100 in a just a blink of an eye. The scooter category award for 125cc went to the Yamaha Tricity. The stateof-the-art city commuter

that has 2 front wheels powered by Yamaha’s parallelogram link was an eye opener for 2015 and its impact is one that is long lasting. The third recognition that Yamaha received was for the dual sport category 250cc, the award honored the Yamaha Serow 250, a tried and tested fuel injected design that has made waves with off-road enthusiasts. The powerful torque of this machine pushed it from the mountain trail all the way to the awards night.

These 3 awards were not just a showcase of Yamaha’s outstanding global quality across different categories but also the passion and vision to create moments that last forever with motorcycle innovations. These certainly won’t be the last of Yamaha’s awards, as the year comes to a close, there is still so much more for Yamaha to offer. Motorcycle enthusiasts can be assured that before 2016 chimes in, Yamaha would have made 2015 unforgettable.

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UPSET. Blaze Spikers overcame the absence of setter Erica Adachi, defeat Raiders in four sets in Super Liga Grand Prix. Petron Blaze is first to complete its first-round schedule, taking provisional second spot with a 3-2 record. Freddie Dionisio

BACK IN THE GROOVE Blaze Spikers turn back Raiders in 4 sets D EFENDING champion Petron turned back RC Cola-Air Force, 25-22, 25-20, 21-25, 25-10, on Tuesday at The Arena in San Juan to take second spot in the Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix eliminations. Brazilian reinforcement Rupia Inck scored 15 points as the Blaze Spikers bounced back from a five-set loss to Philips Gold. Petron is the first to complete its first-round schedule and stood at second with a 3-2 win-loss behind unbeaten Cignal

(3-0). Frances Molina scored 13 markers, while Dindin Santiago-Manabat and Rachel Anne Daquis chipped in 12 points apiece for Petron. “Makikita mo naman sa structure ng katawan ng kalaban kung tatagal o hindi, ang tagal pa ng rally eh ’di naman sila ganoon ka-fit, kasi makikita mo sa built ng katawan, import na nga lang ang lumalaban,” said Petron coach George Pascua. “Sabi ko sa kanila sa tagal ng

rally ’yung muscle endurance nila magbabago kaya ang tempo ng laro mag-iiba,” he added. Local setter Mary Masangkay stepped up in the absence of Brazilian setter Erica Adachi with 18 of the team’s excellent sets. Adachi will be out for around three days due to an allergy, which developed after an outof-town event with Petron last week. “Noong nag-guest sila ni Molina sa Bataan sa isang event ng

Petron nag-umpisa hindi na siya makatulog sa sobrang kati,” said Pascua. Sara McClinton of the US had 21 points and Lynda Morales of Puerto Rican scored 18 for Air Force, which fell to 1-1 in a tie with Philips Gold and Foton.

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A Salle’s Kim Fajardo and Cyd Demecillo needed three sets in their second match on Wednesday to finally beat Ateneo’s Alyssa Valdez and Bea Tan and book a return trip to the finals of the UAAP women’s beach volleyball tournament at MOA Sands by the Bay. Fajardo and Demecillo recovered from a sluggish start

to win, 20-22, 21-14, 16-14, and set up a title showdown with Far Eastern University. Ateneo on Saturday forced a second match against twiceto-beat La Salle with a 21-16, 24-22 win.

TO THE FINALS. La Salle’s Kim Fajardo-Cyd Demecillo (left) pair ousts Lady Eagles Alyssa Valdez (right) and Bea Tan to reach UAAP beach volley finals. Czeasar Dancel

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BLOCK. Vande Goor Alagao and Dom Cane of Ateneo de Davao University block the shot of this player from Jose Maria College during their encounter in the 2015 Gaisano Grand Cup. JMC won.Lean Daval Jr.

Nietes has Gonzalez on his radar “C

Donnie Nietes

HOCOLATITO’S” threats aren’t just from above, it seems. The Ring 108-pound champion, Donnie Nietes (37-1-4, 21 KO), sat down with the site following Saturday’s unanimous decision win over Juan Alejo to discuss his desire to take on the unstoppable Nicaraguan. Eventually. Aldeguer tells RingTV.com that he had spoken with Gonzalez’s American promoter Tom Loeffler of K2 Promotions in the past, but says Nietes is

likely to take at least two more fights before facing the unbeaten Nicaraguan. “We had a discussion, HBO also wanted to talk about it but we felt it was premature to discuss it before the results on Saturday. We’ll resume the talks again. Nietes wants the fight. I think they also want the fight,” said Aldeguer, president of ALA Promotions. “We’re looking at late next year or early 2017. Nietes is a 108 now. He has to gradually move up to 112 to fight Chocolatito.” According to

Aldeguer, they’re specifically targeting October 2016. The Ring also spoke to two of Nietes’ and Gonzalez’s mutual foes, Manuel Vargas and Francisco Rodriguez, Jr. The latter picked Gonzalez to win, and while the former didn’t give a prediction, he did say that Gonzalez hit harder and was the superior technician. With the addition of Nietes to a list which includes Inoue and Juan Francisco Estrada, Gonzalez now has elite fighters in three different divisions gunning for him.

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Jordan Spieth

ORDAN Spieth, the 2015 USPGA Tour player of the year, will headline the Singapore Open in January when it returns after a three-year absence, organisers said on Tuesday. The 22-year-old world number two, who counts the Masters and US Open among five wins during a breakout 2015, said he was “really looking forward” to playing

at the tournament. “I’m very fortunate to play golf around the world and can’t wait to visit Singapore for the first time,” Spieth, a member of the US team who won the Presidents Cup in South Korea earlier this month, said in a statement. Under a three-year deal with Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation,

the SMBC Singapore Open will offer a minimum prize fund of $1 million and will be held at Sentosa Golf Club from January 28-31. Formerly one of Asia’s richest with a $6 million purse when last held in November 2012, the tournament was cancelled in 2013 after British bank Barclays chose not to renew its sponsorship.

Previous headline players have included Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Rory McIlroy. Australia’s Adam Scott is a three-time winner with victories in 2005, 2006 and 2010, while Italy’s Matteo Manassero won the last edition in 2012. The tournament will be jointly sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the Japan Golf Tour Organisation.

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