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IN MEMORY. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio offers flowers and prayers for the victims of Sept. 2 bomb blast at the memorial along Roxas Avenue which was unveiled yesterday afternoon. Lean Daval Jr.

VM TO SENATORS: TAKE DRUG TEST By FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA

ICE Mayor Paolo Duterte has challenged members of the Philippine Senate to submit themselves to drug testing to show to the public once and for all that their systems are clear from prohibited substances. In fact, the eldest son of President Rodrigo Duterte wants to find out what is stopping the Senate from carrying out the said drug test, which is currently the one being administered to all government employees. “What makes the senate different? If the ordinary people and offices of the government conducts drug test, why

can’t they do it? What’s stopping them?” the vice mayor asked said. “Are they different from Filipino citizens…that they need to shame me first before they submit themselves to drug test?” he added. Vice Mayor Duterte pointed out that most government officials have already submitted themselves to drug testing in support of President Rodrigo Dutete’s intensified anti-illegal drug campaign. Last week, a world war erupted between the vice mayor and Senator Antonio Trillanes after the former alluded that a certain senator

was a cocaine user. When the senator heard of the vice-mayor allegation, he immediately challenged the Davao official to undergo a comprehensive drug test in Metro Manila. Vice Mayor Duterte countered that he will only subject himself to the said drug test only if it is conducted at a “high-precision” drug testing center in Bonificio Global Center, Taguig, which can detect substance abuse merely from hair samples of the suspected user. The vice mayor said that he will only reveal the name of the senator he was refer-

ring to when the evidence against him is already in his (Vice Mayor Duterte) hands. “I am still waiting for the evidence they are still gathering. I will reveal the name [once] I have [them],” he said. Vice mayor Duterte said he has also received advise from his father, President Duterte, to ignore “senseless” people who would like to undermine his reputation. “I was adviced by, I don’t know how I should call him, my father or the president, that I should ignore those senseless people in my life, so just do your job and I’ll do my job,” he said.

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FATHER’S ADVICE. Presidential son and Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte says President Duterte advised him to ignore the personal “attacks” of Senator Trillanes against him and their family. The younger Duterte faced members of the media in his weekly Pulong Pulong ni Pulong at Sangguniang Panlungsod yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

Security beefed up ahead of Miss Earth Pageant By TIZIANA CELINE S. PIATOS

AVAO City has been put on heightened alert as part of enhanced security measures ahead of the city’s hosting of Miss Earth Pageant 2017. In an interview, Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Spokesperson Catherine dela Rey on Tuesday said that while security in the city has been tight, the police want to make sure its presence is felt throughout Davao. “Additional police personnel have been put in busy areas and vehicles are being checked randomly,” dela Rey said, adding that personnel from all of the city’s police stations have been mobilized. According to Dela Rey, more cops have been deployed along the city’s main roads and checkpoints in order to better keep track of those who are en-

tering and leaving the city. To ensure that the police are efficiently carrying out their duties, the police officer revealed that decoy teams have been sent to monitor the activities of their colleagues in the field. “We found lax security at one point as the decoy officer managed to pass with a weapon. The police team posted there will be penalized. Teams doing their job efficiently will be rewarded,” Dela Rey said. Police mobiles have been deployed at malls, churches, and schools to enable authorities to immediately respond to emergencies and requests for assistance, she added. Dela Rey disclosed that tighter security measures are being implemented at the Davao International Airport, as

NEW drug rehabilitation facility is expected to rise in Davao City. City Administrator Zuleika Lopez said the new facility will complement the Davao City Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for Drug Dependents (DCTRCDD) in Bago Oshiro. which can only accommodate a maximum of 100 drug dependents. “The facility will be built in Malagos and will be funded by Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and Resorts World Manila,” Lopez revealed, adding

the facility’s groundbreaking ceremony will be in December this year. Meanwhile, Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte in Tuesday’s Pulong-pulong ni Pulong (PPP) Program, said he supports the project as it will help the city decongest the rehabilitation center in Bago Oshiro and accommodate more drug dependents who want to reform. Philippine National Police (PNP) data show that more than 9,000 drug dependents have turned themselves in to authorities. TIZIANA CELINE S. PIATOS

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Farmer leader shot in ComVal now dead By ALEXANDER D. LOPEZ

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HE farmer leader who was fatally shot on Monday morning in Compostela Valle province has passed away in one of the medical facilities in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, the human rights group Karapatan in Southern Mindanao reported. In a statement provided by Hanimay Suazo, secretary-general of Karapatan, Jimmy Saypan, the farmer leader who was reported to have been shot on Monday morning, died at around 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Saypan, 48 years old and a

Mandaya, is the secretary-general of Compostela Farmers Association (CFA) and a resident of barangay Ngan, Compostela town. He was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen in barangay New Visayas, Montevista, Compostela Valley. CFA and Bayan in Southern Mindanao on Monday condemned the shooting of Saypan whom they said was a staunch defender of the rights of farmers and the Indigenous Peoples to their ancestral lands. Saypan led the opposition against the entry and explora-

tion of Agusan Petroleum and Minerals Corporation (AgPet) in their area. CFA added that Saypan also raised opposition to the continued presence of military elements, in particular the 66th Infantry Battalion in schools and communities in Compostela. Saypan’s death was also condemned by various groups in the country and in the Davao region. The environment group Panalipdan in southern Mindanao said its members are mourning, as they cry out for

justice. “We condemn this latest incident of peasant killing,” the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) said in a statement emailed to media on Tuesday afternnon. Antonio Flores, KMP’s secretary-general said they are blaming the 10th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army to the death of Saypan. The KMP added that on May 2008, Saipan led the evacuation of some 370 families in Barangay Ngan due to intense militarization and rights abus-

City Council wants to achieve a zero percent maternal death rate in the city once the new ordinance is passed. Villafuerte noted the New Born Child Health and Nutrition Ordinance is part of the 10-point priority agenda of Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. “We are eyeing to convert these district hospitals to maternal centers so that it will be more accessible to our constituents, and it will also lessen the danger of giving birth,” she said. She added the City Gov-

ernment will also introduce the telemedicine system in the hinterlands so that doctors, nurses and midwifes can cater to the needs of patients despite their remote locations. In the meantime, Majority Floor Leader, Councilor Bernard Al-ag revealed that three out of the city’s 17 district hospitals are now maternity centers, two of which are open 24 hours. These include the Paquibato and Tibungco district hospitals.

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City ok’s ordinance to reduce maternal deaths By FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA

HE New Born Child Health and Nutrition Ordinance sponsored by City Councilor Mary Joselle Villafuerte was approved by the 18th City Council on Tuesday, Oct 11. The ordinance seeks t to reduce the number of maternal deaths in the city by enhancing the service delivery network of the city’s 17 district hospitals. Villafuerte recalled that the City Health Office (CHO) reported 62 maternal deaths in 2014.

However, the councilor pointed out that maternal deaths had gone down to only 28 in 2015, and has remained at that level up to the present. “Although we have a decreasing number of maternal deaths, we should not let our guards down and further enhance our facilities through this new ordinance,” she said. According to Villafuerte, there are still women in the hinterlands who give birth at home. The councilor said the

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Drug war funds gets hike in proposed 2017 nat’l budget

CHUNK of the proposed 2017 national budget will support the Duterte Administration’s fight against illegal drugs. According to Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta partylist Representative and assistant majority leader Rep. Jericho Jonas Nograles, there has been an increase in funds particularly for the intelligence, operational and MOOE (Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses) of law enforcement agencies involved in fighting the narcotic trade, such as the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National

TRAFFIC WOES. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 11 OIC Assistant District Manager Engr. Milagros Delos Reyes answers queries from the City Councilors regarding the ongoing road rehabilitation projects which

is the primary cause of traffic congestion in the city’s main streets during yesterday’s regular session at Sanggniang Panlungsod. Lean Daval Jr.

Matobato’s bail raised to 60,000 By RIA VALDEZ

HE Davao City Hall of Justice has issued an order to raise the recommended bail bond of self-confessed Davao Death Squad (DDS) member Edgar Matobato from P2,000 to P60,000. This was bared by the clerk of council (COC) of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities Branch 3 which issued the said order. Judge Silverio Mandalupe had issued a warrant of arrest against Motabato on Oct. 4 regarding his pending illegal possession of firearms case. A legal researcher of the Municipal Trial Court’s Branch

3, on the other hand, disclosed it was the city prosecutor who initially pegged Matobato’s bail bond at P2,000. To recall, Matobato and his legal counsel Atty. Gregorio Andolana were scheduled to attend a court hearing last Oct. 4 at the Municipal Trial Court in Cities Branch 3 in Davao City. Instead, he appeared in the Senate hearing on extra judicial killings, saying he had surrendered to Senator Antonio Trillanes. The prosecution then called for a motion to recall after learning of Matobato’s

DPWH slammed for slow paced road rehab

appearance at the Senate. This was when the prosecutor at the Department of Justice (DOJ) cited circular number 89 dated Aug. 29, 2000 which sets a P10,000 bail bond for each year of imprisonment. Matobato was accused on June 19, 2014 for carrying a Colt 0.45 caliber pistol outside his home without a permit. An illegal possession of firearms case carries with it a maximum penalty of six years of imprisonment. This became the basis for Judge Mandalupe order to increase Matobato’s bailbond to

P60,000. The legal researcher conceded the court had committed lapses in computing the correct amount of the suspect’s bailbond. Matabato has accused no less than President Duterte for sanctioning the killing of individuals when he was still mayor of Davao City as part of his war on the illegal drug trade. The self-confessed hitman has also implicated the President’s son Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte in the murder of Cebu-based businessman Richard King two years ago in Davao City.

Police (PNP). Nograles said the budget is geared towards optimizing enforcement operations of anti-drug units. “We notice that the big difference between this administration and the previous one in the fight against drugs is enforcement, we have lots of intelligence through the years but they were not acted upon.” Nograles said. “In one house committee hearing the committee relayed the concern that many laboratories were raided and pushers arrested when the intelligence is just the same

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Al-ag to DOTr: Help address city’s traffic woes By FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA

AVAO City Council Majority Floor Leader, Councilor Bernard Al-ag submitted a resolution during yesterday’s regular session requesting Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade to include the city in the list of areas whose infrastructure development will be given priority by the agency. According to Al-ag, traffic congestion in the city has now become a major concern for residents, as he noted that a normal 30 minute ride now lasts for more than an hour. “We can say that our traffic situation here in the city has now become a crisis because it is getting worse,” the councilor said. Al-ag warned that the city government does not want the traffic situation in Davao to match the gridlock in Metro Manila before the problem is given the attention it deserves. “We don’t want to wait for the worst scenario to act on it. The best thing to do is to plan before it happens,” the councilor said.

In an earlier statement, Tugade revealed the DOTr will prioritize the infrastructure development of cities wherein traffic congestion has developed into a crisis, and has consequently affected their respective local economies. For his part, Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte agreed with Alag that the city’s traffic situation has now become a dilemma for Davaoeṅos. The vice mayor disclosed that several foreign investors has expressed their interest to invest in a railway project in Davao City. “There are several foreign investors waiting for me to discuss about the railroad project, there are Japanese investors who’s interested in it,” he said. During President Rodrigo Duterte’s term as mayor of the city, a Korean company prepared a feasibility study for a rail transit system that aimed to address the city’s traffic woes. However, the said proposal is still pending with the National Development Authority (NEDA).

By TIZIANA CELINE S. PIATOS

HE Davao City Council on Tuesday blasted the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the slow paced road rehabilitation work along Quirino Avenue. In a privilege speech, Majority Floor Leader Councilor Bernard Al-ag, said he was disappointed by the reason cited by the DPWH for the delay - “unavoidable circumstances.” On the other hand, Councilor Conrad Baluran said the DPWH should at least have issued a warning to the project’s contractor for its failure to meet the contract period, and impose corresponding penalties.

Baluran pointed out the DPWH also “did not coordinate” with the Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) and other telecommunication companies during project implementation. “If they cannot or will not impose these, I suggest that the contractor must pay every Dabawenyo who bears the hassle due to the heavy traffic jam caused by the delay of the road rehabilitation,” the councilor stressed. Buluran said he hoped the delay would not extend until the “very busy” Christmas season. To recall, the road rehabilitation along Quirino Avenue

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EXCELLENT TRUST RATINGS. President Rodrigo Duterte gestures as he speaks before stakeholders of the banana industry during Banana Congress 2016 at SMX Convention Center over the weekend. The president has maintained an excellent trust rating as he got +76 in September according to the latest SWS survey. Lean Daval Jr.

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Tagum LGU, workers union forge CNA I

N accordance with the provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution which grant government workers the right to self-organization, collective bargaining and negotiation, the City Government of Tagum has finally entered into a Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) with the Tagum City Government Employees Union (TACGEU) last Oct 3, at the New City Hall. The CNA for 2016-2019 was forged by the parties involved in view of their mutual

aim to improve the terms and conditions relating to the employment of the city government’s workforce, promote a just, humane, equitable and harmonious working environment, ensure maximum productivity, and guarantee the health, safety and service of employees in the interest of labor management relations. In mutually agreeing to formally enter into a CNA, the local government of Tagum, under the leadership of Mayor Allan Rellon, has recog-

nized the TACGEU as the sole and exclusive negotiating representative of all its rankand-file employees occupying positions listed under the approved Plantilla of Personnel with Salary Grade 22 and below, with the exclusion of the department and assistant department heads, co-terminus employees, elected local officials and casual, contractual and job order employees. Under the CNA, the TACGEU has, among others, the right to participate in the formulation of policies, plans

The Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award is conferred to an individual or group of individuals for their exceptional or extraordinary contributions resulting from an idea or performance that has had a nationwide impact on public interest, security and patrimony. Consequently, the three regional awardees have automatically been nominated to the national level of this year’s Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees. Meanwhile, the City Human Resource Management Office’s (HRMO) ability to competently meet and accomplish two Human Resource Systems (Learning and Development, and Recruitment,

Selection and Placement) was also recognized during the awards rites, as the CSC awarded the HRMO with the PRIME-HRM Maturity Level II. To recall, the Human Resource Management Office of the local government unit of Tagum has been awarded the Maturity Level II on two other HR Systems (Rewards and Recognition, and Performance Management System) under the PRIME-HRM last January 2016. The Regional Office of the Civil Service Commission also commended the Tagum City Chamber Chorale for its 2nd straight win during 2016 Government Choral Competition held last September in Manila. (Richi Gulle/CIO Tagum)

key infrastructure projects. A total of 38 projects were completed worth more than P44.7M, which included covered courts, school buildings, electrification, road concreting projects, among others. Moreover, Gov. Uy said the continuing development of the 97-hectare in Lamdag Panginabuhian Agro Eco-Tourism Complex in Pasian, Monkayo will showcase the ComVal government’s Integrated Farming, Research and Techno-Demo, Organic Farming, Agri-Tourism and Ecological Solid Waste Management Programs. In the meantime, the provincial government continued to provide support to local farmers and cooperatives through the distribution 4,284 bags of fertilizer to the flood-affected farmers under its Rice Sufficiency Program. The construction of the PAGRO building and warehouse, with the help of the Department of Agriculture, helped to ensure mobility and efficiency of the provincial government’s agriculture program. Priority was also given to animal health care and disease management through ComVal government’s Fishery Development Program, Cooperative Development Program and Tourism and Investments for Promoting Universal Accessibility Program. All of these programs aim to

stimulate local economic activity and at the same time, fast track regional development. Meanwhile, under its Social Governance theme, Gov. Uy reported that as of Sept. 26, the province has constructed 1,660 houses under the Modified Shelter Assistance program of the DSWD. He also highlighted the provincial government’s other programs on health and nutrition, the availability of more hospital equipment, and the launching of a new nutrition program called “Bayanihan para sa Kalusugan: Kusina ng Kalinga.” He likewise cited the continuing efforts of the provincial government to enhance the education situation in the province under its Social Governance theme. These include the Kalinga sa Kabataan-Bayanihan Para sa Karunungan, Compostela Valley Scholarship Program, Technology-Based Skills Training Program, Provincial Sports Development Program, and Provincial Spiritual Development and Values Restoration program. On the ComVal government’s support to Pres. Duterte’s war on drugs, the governor stressed that “Because we believe that illegal drugs cannot be terminated by the use of force alone, we will do our own share as we

Mayor Rellon, LGU offices get civil service awards

OR their outstanding contributions and achievements in public service, the chief executive officer, as well as two offices of the City Government of Tagum were conferred with the highest award by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) under its Honor Awards Program during the commission’s Regional Recognition and Awards Rites held at Davao City. Mayor Allan Rellon was awarded with the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award in the Individual Category, while the Public Employment Service Office and the City Economic Enterprises Office won the same award in the Group Category.

and programs that may affect the rights, benefits and duties of its members. This can be achieved by the union by having a representative at the city government’s Promotion and Selection Board (PSB) and such other committees prescribed by the law or Civil Service Commission- issued rules and regulations. The LGU will also provide select officers and members of the union with a paid timeoff, and will be considered to be on Official Business (OB) during days where they will

attend meetings, labor management conferences, seminars, grievance meetings, symposia, provided that the delivery of public service will not be hampered, and subject to the LGU’s policies and standards. The LGU will also grant two selected union members with Official Travel, as well as shoulder half of the expenses that will be incurred during their attendance to local, national and international workers education programs, seminars, meetings, conven-

tions, conferences, leadership trainings and other activities held outside of Tagum, provided these activities will be limited only to twice a year. For its part, the TACGEU commits itself to provide its full support in the implementation of the rules and regulations of the City Government of Tagum, especially the LGU’s austerity measures to regulate and save expenses incurred for travel, communication, transportation, utility, and supplies and materials. (Richi Gulle/CIO Tagum)

CSC AWARDEES. 2016 Presidential Lingkod Bayan Awardee for Region XI Tagum City Mayor Allan L. Rellon (2nd from left) and Provincial Director Nelly L. Esperanza of the Civil Service Commission (foremost left) join other heads of offices of the City Government of Tagum who are also awardees of the Honor Awards Program of the CSC XI. The awardees are (from left to right) PESO Manager Rogeneth Llanos, City Human Resource Manager Edna J. Quilario, City Economic Enterprises Manager Mary Grace Terante and Executive Assistant IV Nestor Caong of the Music Management Office. Leo Timogan/CIO Tagum

holds‘Endo’forum Comval Gov. reports on first 100 days DOLE for DavNor employers

FTER President Duterte, it was Compostela Valley Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy’s to report on his 100 days in office. His speech gave a rundown on his administration’s accomplishments and his plans for the development of the province. Gov. Uy’s report focused on four major themes: environmental, economic, social, and administrative governance. Among the initiatives pursued by the provincial government under Environmental Governance are the Greening Program, watershed management and protection project, creation of the Bayanihan Para sa Kalikasan, and disaster preparedness. “One of the major programs we have launched within the first 100 days is the Bayanihan para sa Kalikasan in partnership with the Association of Responsible Miners of Region 11, private sectors and other government agencies. This program addresses the need to mitigate the impact of climate change using bamboo as the flagship commodity for development and promotion,” Gov Uy said. The governor also highlighted the importance of Economic Governance wherein the people’s taxes are efficiently utilized through the construction of

will establish our drug rehabilitation center to moderate drug dependents. More than the issue of public safety, the issue of drug addiction and dependency is also a public health program, hence our response.” Finally, Gov. Uy said that his Administrative Governance theme with the slogan “One ComVal, One Vision” best sums up the importance of efficiency in the delivery of public services. He has required all departments to submit their “Weekly Responsibility Reports” and a year-end “Accomplishment Report” in line with the provincial government efforts to promote transparent and accountable governance. The governor also announced his plan to locate all provincial government offices in the capitol grounds in order to improve the public’s access to government services, as well strengthen communication and collaborative linkages with the public. “All these may be good in your eyes, but we still aim at achieving more in the next years. We believe we can do greater things! We will not cling on our past achievements. We will outweigh what we have reached in the last 99 days,” said Governor Uy. (Rey Antibo, PGO-IDS Comval)

HE Department of Employment (DOLE) recently conducted an Orientation and Consultation on Contractualization for non-agricultural companies operating in the province at Miko’s Brew, Tagum City. More than 50 owners, managers and human resource officers coming from different establishments, including manpower agencies, in the province participated in the forum. DOLE XI Assistant Regional Director, Atty. Jason Balais discussed Department Order No. 162, series of 2016, suspending the registration of new applicants as contrac-

tors or subcontractors under Department Order No. 18-A and Labor Advisory No. 10, series of 2016, reiterating the agecny’s prohibition against labor-only contracting. Balais stressed that legitimate contractualization is still allowed under the existing laws of the country. He explained that contracting shall be legitimate if the contractor carries a distinct and independent business, and carries out a job or service on its own account and under its own direction in all matters connected with performance of the said task. According to the Labor

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Tagum LGU supports tribal embroidery project

HE City Government of Tagum recently provided a P800,000 grant to the Tagum City Federation of Barangay Tribal Council to fund its Tribal Dress Embroidery and Business Development Services. “Dakuwa yang kanami pag-uma saan sang proyekto nang mga bagung utaw, (We are so thankful for this project for the youth members of the tribe,)” said City Tribal Chieftain Datu Romeo O. Dansigan.

The grant will benefit ten trained members of the local indigenous peoples (IPs) (five men and five women) from Brgy. Canocotan, who are all expected to produce high quality, commercial embroidery. The project beneficiaries will also accept orders for those who want customized designs. The beneficiaries will utilize embroidery machines, as these equipment will not only

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5 ECONOMY Tapa King opens two more branches in Davao City EDGEDAVAO

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ORE than a year since it started operations in Davao City, Tapa King, considered the home of best tasting Filipino beef tapa and Pinoy comfort food in the Philippines, has opened two more branches in the city. Rowena Garay, operations manager of Tapa King in Mindanao told EDGE Davao the company opened a new branch last Oct. 8, Satur-

day, in Calinan, while another branch in San Pedro Street was inaugurated last Monday, Oct. 10. “Now we have three branches of Tapa King in Davao City,” Garay said, adding the store now has four branches in Mindanao, with the fourth one located in Cagayan de Oro City. The newly-opened branch in San Pedro Street has two floors with 50 seats,

while the one in Calinan outlet has one floor with 65 seats, she added. Tapa King’s main branch in Quirino Avenue corner Mt. Apo Street opened in August of last year. The fast food outlet, which started its business in 1987, now has branches all over the country. The food chain also has outlets outside the country – it has four branches in Dubai

and another one in Singapore. With the newly-opened branches, Tapa King now employs 100 workers in Davao City and 121 across Mindanao, said Rosemarie Gonzaga, the company’s human resources officer for Mindanao. Garay said more branches will soon open in Davao City and Cagayan de Oro though she did not provide specific details. She pointed out the opening of more branches was a testament to the favorable business climate in Mindanao, especially in Davao City.

Serving Fresh foods “We are considered a fast food but unlike the others we always serve newly-cooked and fresh foods,” Garay said. Once an order is placed by a customer, the food is cooked within 10 to 15 minutes before it served, she added. “Our foods are served fresh and hot,” she emphasized. Aside from its regulars diners, Tapa King also provides catering services for business meetings, parties and other gatherings. They also do home and office de-

liveries. Tapa King offers variations of beef tapa and other all-time Pinoy favorites such as pork sinigang, bulalo, fried chicken, among others. One can order beef tapa in three variations - the classic tapa called tapa king; the tapa queen; and the tapa flakes. The tapa king is considered the classic one which Garay described as the original and natural taste; the tapa queen is sweet and spicy; and the flake variety is shredded and deep-fried.

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MORE BRANCHES. Tapa King, the best tasting Filipino beef tapa and Pinoy comfort food, has just opened two more branches in Davao City this month, one in San Pedro Street and another in Calinan. Photo by Alexander D. Lopez

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Homegrown social enterprise expands business in Davao “K

Davaoeña beauties introduce new homegrown coffee brand

By JERMAINE L. DELA CRUZ

REENKREATIONS, a Davao-based store that offers personal health care products and a staunch supporter of Gawad Kalinga, is set to open an outlet in SM City Davao. During the Davao Business Forum at DermPath SM City Davao, Monique T. Villanueva, owner of GreenKreations, explained the company’s operations go beyond corporate social responsibility. According to Villanueva, GreenKreations has adopted a social-enterprise approach wherein it engages poor communities and at the same

time, promotes “wealth and wellness” for all. Villanueva recalled the company’s first business endeavour was launched in Davao City in 2009 with the opening of its Human Nature Store, an all-natural and proudly-Philippine-made personal and household care brand. “After five years, the store grew and expanded its product base to include products from selected Gawad Kalinga communities in Davao City,” she shared. Villanueva revealed that Human Nature is one of the top performers in the coun-

try’s health care industry. “I think that it is more than CSR (corporate social responsibility), but it is about the products,” explained Villanueva when queried about the secret behind the company’s success. “Also our approach is holistic, not because we are a consignee but because we exercise social enterprising as a whole,” added Villanueva. GreenKretions offers the following products: Purple Passion Ube Jam and Moringa Powder made by women of Gawad Kalinga Pueblo Antonio in Catigan, Toril; “Sinless” Longganisa made by widows

of Gawad Kalinga MP Banks; purses, paper products and home decors by PWDs of Gawad Kalinga SAKADAB (Samahan ng mga May Kakaibang Kakayahan sa Dabaw); hand bags crafted by female inmates of Gawad Kalinga Ray of Hope in Ma-a City Jail, the first Gawad Kalinga Village within a jail facility. The mall-based store, which opens on Oct. 15 at SM City Davao’s groundfloor, is the second after its Obrero branch. “We also plan to put up a stand-alone store in General Santos City,” added Villanueva.

APENG Nitibo,” a new homegrown coffee brand was introduced to the public by no less than Hiyas sa Kadayawan beauties Inna B. Garcia and Kessia D. Tar during yesterday’s Davao Business Forum at DermPath SM City Davao. Garcia, the reigning Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2016, is a Marketing Management graduate of the Philippine Women’s College. On the other hand, Tar, Hiyas sa Panaghiusa 2014, is an Accounting Technology graduate from the Ateneo de Davao University. The beauty queens, who both hail from the Bagobo-K’lata tribe, consider themselves as neophyte entrepreneurs. “We’ve been in the business for less than a month,” said Tar. Asked why they decided to enter the processed coffee market, Tar explained that unlike the native bags and accessories produced in their community which do not have a wide market, the coffee business is more sustainable as raw materials are abundant and readily available. Tar noted that due to the urbanization of Davao City, they have started to lose track of their cultural heritage thus, Kapeng Nitibo is their way preserving their unique culture. “By promoting our product, we promote our culture,” she stressed. Garcia and Tar revealed that through their business, they have been able to help

lumad coffee farmers, not only belonging to the Bagobo K’lata tribe, but also the other four major Davao tribes such as the Ata, Matigsalug, Obu-Manuvu, and Bagobo-Tagabawa. The beauties explained their coffee is made from Excelsa beans and corn that is processed by the natives of Baguio District, particularly the elders of the Bagobo K’lata tribe. “This is actually a dietary coffee and good for those who love coffee but suffer from palpitation,” Garcia said. According to Tar, they attended the Davao launching of the Department of Trade and Industry’s Mentor Me Program last week where she met Go Negosyo founder Joey Conception and his daughter who expressed interest in their product. “They asked us if they could bring the product to Manila and we agreed,” Tar said, who explained that although the grinding of the coffee will be done in Manila, the processing of the beans and the corn will be handled by the lumad farmers. Garcia and Tar recalled they started their business with P800.00 in initial capital. They expect their business to earn than P10,500.00 a month. The ladies said they are now into direct selling, using word of mouth and social media to promote their products. Each 150g pack of Kapeng Nitibo sells at P85.00. JERMAINE L. DELA CRUZ

HE Gawad Kalinga Ray of Hope Village located in Ma-a City Jail Davao City, the first Gawad Kalinga Village to be set up inside a penal institution, has not only given women inmates a chance to reform, but has provided them with livelihood opportunities as well. A line of fashion bags crafted by the lady inmates will be featured by GreenKreations, as it opens its first mall-based store at SM City Davao on Oct. 15, 2016. In a press statement, GreenKreations owner Monique T. Villanueva explained the store will initially sell eight designs of the “socio-chic” handbags which costs around P8,000.00. Gawad Kalinga has also brought families of the inmates together, as each inmate is able to earn and provide financial support for the needs of her household despite being away. “We don’t want people to buy our products out of pity but because our products are beautiful,” added Villanueva. The Gawad Kalinga Ray of Hope Village, established in 2008, has also helped address issues being confronted by women inmates at the facility. The facility’s prison cells

were originally designed to accommodate about ten inmates, but it reached a point where the cells were crammed with as many 50 inmates. “Added to this was scarcity of basic necessities such as toiletries, minimal food allocation from government funding and dilapidated facilities,” said Villanueva. With these challenges, the women lost their sense of self-esteem and took on a dark and negative outlook, as they faced long years of incarceration. With the help of partners namely, NCCC Cares Foundation and the Metro Davao Sports Association (MEDSA), Gawad Kalinga was able to build a two-hectare facility with 20 cottages that were equivalent to 10 duplex units. Partners such as UNICEF, DepEd and Couples for Christ have also funded skills training programs for the inmates such as masonry, plumbing, carpentry and hollow block making, as well as computer literacy seminars and other livelihood seminars as such as crocheting, laundry services, and dress making. “Today, GK Ray of Hope is well-known for its colourful

GKVillage: Bag making Investment guru believes PRRD good for PHL in the long run brings hope to inmates T T COURTESY CALL. Japanese investors pose for a photograph with presidential son and Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte during their courtesy call to the vice mayor yesterday. The Japanese visitors are among the groups who bid for Mindanao railway transit. Lean Daval Jr.

OP fund manager Mark Mobius said economic risks remain “benign” in emerging Asian markets, including the Philippines, where he believes the assumption to office of President Rodrigo Duterte would be “good” for the country in the long run. Mobius, who has spent more than 40 years working in emerging markets all over the world, said in a television interview that investors should not be overly concerned over Duterte’s firebrand image, given that the Philippine president belongs to a new wave of “more populist leaders” across the globe who are effective in implementing law and order in their respective countries, “which is a good thing.” “I think the marketing impact is going to be good to longer term. Once he (Mr. Duterte) gets his house in order….I think he’s going to be softening and you’re going to see the reform taking place,” said Mobius, who is executive chairman of the Templeton Emerging Markets Group. When asked if he does not see anything negative about Mr. Duterte’s use of colorful language, Mobius said: “No I really don’t. I think we’re seeing this globally, more populist leaders, people who are effective in pushing down crime and corruption. You’re seeing that all over the world, which I think is a good thing.” In his interview with

Bloomberg, of which excerpts where published in the local media, Mobius said concerns about the Philippines and Duterte are “overdone” considering that other countries in Asia, like Indonesia and Thailand, are also dealing with their own political issues. “I don’t see downside anywhere, because there are individual problems in each country. There’s concern about Duterte and the Philippines which I think is overdone. There are concerns about reform in Indonesia; in Thailand, the political environment may be questionable. But all in all, the situation looks pretty benign in Asia,” he said. This “benign” situation, Mobius said, also includes the Philippines, where a successful campaign against crime and corruption spearheaded by Duterte “will be very positive for the [country].” Besides Mobius, even the World Bank has come up with optimistic projections about the Philippine economy on the Duterte watch, with the country expected to sustain its growth and even surpass current forecasts if the government proceeds with its plan to accelerate spending in infrastructure. In a press statement posted on its website, the World Bank said “the Philippines remains one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific despite the weak global economy,” and said its government could achieve its goals of attain-

ing inclusive growth and reducing poverty. In a press statement, the Bank’s lead economist Birgit Hansl pointed to the reforms being undertaken by the Duterte administration in the fields of tax policy and administration, government spending, security of land tenure, ease of doing business, and restrictions on foreign participation in local businesses. “The country’s gross domestic product is forecast to grow 6.4 percent this year and 6.2 percent in the next two years,” the World Bank statement said. “The Philippine economy may surpass the forecasts if authorities can further ramp up spending on public infrastructure as planned,” said the World Bank in its Philippine Economic Update titled ‘Outperforming the Region and Managing the Transition.’ In its press statement, the World Bank pointed out that Mara Warwick, its Country Director for the Philippines, has said that “macroeconomic stability puts the Philippines in a good position to accelerate inclusive growth that benefits all Filipinos.” According to the World Bank, its report noted that “as economic growth is sustained, and as spending on health, education, and social protection expands, extreme poverty is projected to decline from 10.6 percent in 2012 to 7.8 percent in 2016, 7.2 percent in 2017, and

6.7 percent in 2018.” The Bank also pointed out that 40 percent of the planned government spending on infrastructure in 2017 will be for roads, railways, seaports and airports. “This can boost a large segment of the economy including industrial activities, real estate, construction, and tourism,” the report said. The World Bank report also took note of the Duterte administration’s plan to pursue comprehensive tax policy reforms as one of its priorities, “to make the country’s tax system more equitable, efficient, and competitive in the region.” In its press statement, the Bank’s lead economist Hansl said that “domestic consumption will also continue to prop up the economy, driven by three factors: rising purchases from an expanding middle-class, remittances from overseas Filipino workers, and the expansion of jobs as a result of the growing economy.” “Many reforms are being unveiled, specifically on tax policy and administration, the tracking of government spending, security of land tenure, ease of doing business, and restrictions on foreign participation,” said Hansl. “The completion of the new Philippine Development Plan this year will provide more clarity on the government’s development priorities and further improve the country’s growth prospects,” Hansl added.

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the police have asked civilians to be more vigilant in light of the Sept. 2 Roxas night market bombing. She also cautioned that

Davao City has been on the radar of terrorists who are just waiting for authorities to commit security lapses. “We have recently received

[a] report [of another terror attack], however, we still have to verify it and make sure that Davaoeños and tourists are safe,” dela Rey said.

es perpetrated by the elements of the 25th and 66th IBs. On the other hand, Pedro Arnado, the KMP chair in southern Mindanao said the killing of Saypan took place as the farmers were launching a nationwide campaign for land and peace in support of the recently concluded second round of peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the

Philippines (NDFP). “We strongly condemn the continuing systematic attacks against farmers committed by State forces, paramilitary and goons of private corporations. We demand the GRP to castigate the Armed Forces of the Philippines and its auxiliary forces for this spate of peasant killings,” Arnado said. On Monday, the 10th Infantry Division said it will wait for the result of the official investi-

gation of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on the shooting of Saypan. Capt. Rhyan Batchar, 10th ID’s chief information officer told the EDGE Davao that their action on the matter will rely on the result of the police investigation. Batchar clarified that the stay of the soldiers in the communities are with the consent of the barangay and community leaders.

Code, Balais said labor-only contracting happens when the contractor and subcontractor do not have substantial capital or investment in the form of tools, equipment,

machineries, work premises among others, and the workers recruited are performing activities that are directly related to the principal business of the employer.

He also emphasized that labor-only contracting occurs when a contractor does not exercise control over the performance of the work of the employee. (PIA11, Michael Uy)

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

Petition for Renewal of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular Service

Case No. 2002-XI-01747 ADRIANO C. SUERTE, Petitioner

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

Petition for Renewal of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular Service

Case No. 2001-XI-00292-DP JILLWEN O. VILLAREN, Petitioner

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NOTICE OF HEARING

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ-DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: SASA VIA JP LAUREL AVENUE and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on July 21, 2017. In the petition filed on September 27, 2016, petitioner request authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ-DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: TAGUM CITY - TALAINGUD (DAVAO DEL NORTE) AND VICE VERSA and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on October 3, 2016. In the petition filed on September 29, 2016, petitioner request authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

At least, TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on NOVEMBER 21, 2016 at 09:50 a.m. at this office at the above address.

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. TERESITA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEZ, Chief Transportation Development Officer/Officer-In-Charge, this 28th day of September 2016 at Davao City. MARIE JEAN A. JARALBA Administrative Officer IV Acting Administrative Officer V

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on NOVEMBER 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at this office at the above address.

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. TERESITA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEZ, Chief Transportation Development Officer/Officer-In-Charge, this 30th day of September 2016 at Davao City. MARIE JEAN A. JARALBA Administrative Officer IV Acting Administrative Officer V

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

Petition for Renewal of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUB MINI BUS Ordinary Regular Service Case No. 2002-XI-00229-DP RAMON S. BIBERA, Petitioner

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NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUB MINI BUS Ordinary Regular service on the route: TAGUM CITY - LAAK, COMPOSTELA VALLEY AND VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on June 17, 2017. In the petition filed on September 14, 2016, petitioner request authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on NOVEMBER 21, 2016 at 09:00 a.m. at this office at the above address.

At least, TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. TERESITA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEZ, Chief Transportation Development Officer/Officer-In-Charge, this 15th day of September 2016 at Davao City. MARIE JEAN A. JARALBA Administrative Officer IV Acting Administrative Officer V

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BIASED REPORTING. Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang talks to Councilor Jimmy Dureza after delivering a privilege speech regarding media’s biased stories and anti-Duterte comments from celebrities during yesterday’s regular session at Sangguniang Panlungsod. Lean Daval Jr.

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which means there is lack of enforcement.” Nograles added. Aside from supporting the government’s campaign against the illegal drug trade, the proposed national budget will also give focus on education and agriculture particularly in Mindanao.

The P3.35 trillion proposed budget is about 10% higher than the previous 2016 General Appropriations Act. According to Rep. Nograles, it has passed second reading and is expected to be passed on third reading this Oct. 12 before being transmitted to the Senate.

“The Senate will then go through the motions; a bicameral conference meeting is expected to finish it by November 9.” Rep. Nograles said. According to him the bill is expected to be passed into law by end of November or early December of this year. (PIA/RG Alama)

started during the third quarter of the year because of the underground cabling project and tube repair of the Davao City Water District (DCWD). Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte, on the other hand, expressed hope the DPWH and the City Government will look into the project delays and address them as soon as possible so

that public funds will not be wasted. Duterte noted there has been a misunderstanding between the two offices, as the DPWH is not used to coordinate with the City Government. “Nag patong2x na ang ‘grudges’ between the government offices,” he said, add-

ing the issue has resulted in a “crisis.” However, the vice mayor believes the DPWH will be capable of completing the project before the year ends. Vice Mayor Duterte has also asked the public to be level-headed and avoid ranting, as “it will not help in solving the problem.”

make their work easier, but are also more cost-efficient as compared to using the Pianayan or the tribal design cross stich. Aside from catering to the increasing demand for customized tribal designs, the embroidery shop will also supply

the tribal dress needs of local IPs. The shop will also offer other embroidery services such as the Pianayan design for dresses, which can be purchased as stand-alone pieces, as well as embroidery designs for polo shirt logos, caps,

school neckties, uniforms, pants, towels, and other garments. The embroidery project is in line with the Culture and Employment component of Tagum City’s EAGLE WINGS Program. (Mj de Castro/CIO Tagum)

The store’s beef tapas can be dipped in a specially-made spicy or garlic “sawsawan” that are also available for sale in any of their branches. Prices at Tapa King are considered competitive and affordable. The most expensive viand at their store is the beef bulalo which sells at P130 per serving. The store also offers affordable servings at P69 which are ideal for students and office workers. These budget meals are called “sulit bowls,” which come with rice and egg with a choice of either beef tapa

king, queen or shredded, fried chicken and hotdogs. Affordable sweets for desserts are also available which include ice cream, mais con yelo, sago’t gulaman, sweet bananas and leche plan.

opment, Peralta pointed out. He added that even suggestions from customers on how to improve their products and services are considered by the company through its research and development component. This process, he said, will ensure the store’s products and services are always improving and continuously adapt to the taste, comfort and needs of its customers. “We are not close to this kind of products, taste and services but we also listen to our customers as we always value them,” Garay said.

handbags, made from straw but expertly woven into export-quality fashion accessories,” said Villanueva. The designer of the bags,

she said, was also a former inmate. Villanueva said their company purchases the bags even before reselling them and re-

gardless of whether they are all disposed, they assure the inmates of GreenKreations continued support. JERMAINE L. DELA CRUZ

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Quality Service “We at Tapa King follow three qualities: the quality in our products, services and in our way,” said Arnel Peralta, the training and audit manager of the store in Mindanao. The quality of the store’s products is the result of continuing research and devel-

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ENATOR Leila De Lima was finally slapped with charges before the Department of Justice. The complaint for drug trafficking was filed by the Volunteers against Crime and Corruption (VACC) against the neophyte senator who has caused a whirlwind of controversies since being elected to the Senate last May. She initiated a probe on extra judicial killings related to the anti-illegal drugs campaign of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and faced a separate probe in the House of Representatives over her role in the illegal drugs trade in the New Bilibid Prison and allegedly benefitting from it. Through all these, De Lima stood her ground and even challenged her detractors to file charges against her. She even asked the President to arrest her if that was all the intention of the House probe and the president’s rants. With the filing of case in court against De Lima, the lawmaker got what she wished for. She appears unnerved though with her usual aura of confidence. With the probe in the Senate probably having seen its last and

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the probe in the House coming to an early end too with De Lima’s driver Ronnie Dayan’s failure to attend, anticipation should now shift to the courts and how the seemingly confident despite being embattled senator will shield herself from prosecution. She asked for it, now she got it. It’s still a long way to go, perhaps this is not yet even the last of the cases filed against her. But it is way too clear now that in this country, justice still works and De Lima should not hurry. She must prepare her defense like a grizzled lawyer. Confidence may not be enough to get her off the hook. One’s flamboyance could be fatal. A good defense and yes, the truth, will be her most powerful weapon here. If she is indeed telling the truth and not just being plain denial, she will emerge a better person here. Maybe line her up for a bigger post. However, De Lima knows her biggest enemy is not Duterte, not Aguirre, and not VACC. It is herself and she knows that. Again, she should be careful what she asks for.

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ER classmates were caught unaware. She passed them and went straight to the national highway – walking as if she was under the influence of drugs. Everyone screamed when a speeding vehicle came to her way. It was good that the driver was able to stop before he hit her. At the school principal’s office, she was interrogated. “I am three months pregnant,” said the 17-year-old high school student. The principal was further stunned when he found out that the father was much younger – only 14 years old. The story came to my mind while reading a report published in Sun.Star Davao that teenage pregnancy (when a woman under 19 years old gets pregnant) among Filipino children is increasing. It quoted a report released by the regional office of Population Commission (Popcom) that the surge of teen pregnancy is quite “alarming.” In Davao Region, 44% of female youth have experienced sex, according to the findings of the Popcom study. In addition, 38% of the young females in the region engaged already in pre-marital sex, more than double than the previous study of only 15%. “The lack of guidance from parents while some are rebelling against their parents,” replies Riza P. Lobitos, a public school teacher in Davao when asked why are some of the reasons why teen pregnancy is rising. “There are also teenagers who are frustrated about their economic status. A few of them do it because of what they had seen from the movies. Curiosity also drive them to experiment.”

EFORE the war, American-Japanese ties were largely a product of agricultural collaboration. Both nationalities, one a colonist and the other an investor, lived in harmony, so much so that the warming of relations always carried positive ramifications. Side by side, as a way of showing their common love in cultivating hemp (abaca also known as Manila hemp) plantations, the two nationalities were more focused in keeping their endeavors flowing with good returns than thinking of issues that would destroy their alliance. After all, when World War I broke out in Europe, Japan was not yet on enemy radar. On the side, though, Filipinos in the 1930’s had already raised concern over the growing Japanese population in Davao region. But they were helpless in placing some urgency on the matter because the influx of the Japanese took place “with not only the consent but with the encouragement of the American authorities.” Grant K. Goodman, in Davao: A Case Study in Japanese-Philippine Relations (1967), wrote that when Col. Carmi A. Thompson, the special representative of US President John Calvin Coolidge, Jr., visited Davao on Sept. 2, 1925, he “met with the leaders of the Davao Japanese Association, inspected the experiment station with the hemp stripping machine of the Furukawa Plantation Company and made a brief rest stop at the Ohta Development Company.” Underscoring this visit was Thompson’s message to the Japanese hosts that the American government acknowledged the fact that Davao Province’s progress was largely the product of

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Teen pregnancy rising The Sun.Star Davao report, THINK ON THESE! however, claim that social media has, in recent years, contributed to the problem. “The social media open up a lot of doors especially for very young kids Henrylito D. Tacio and then they’re opening so many henrytacio@gmail.com things in the internet and cable TV that are not well supervised in terms of parental guidance,” Dr. Mike Manalaysay, a staff of the Department of Pediatrics at the Southern Philippines Medical Center, was quoted as saying by the report. Although not too many Filipino youngsters admitted it, experts consider peer pressure as one of the reasons why female teenagers are engaged in sex early in life. This is especially common among girls who feel unpopular among their peers. “For many young adolescents, having a steady boyfriend is vital to their self-esteem,” explains Dr. Marita McCabe, professor of psychology at Deakin University’s Toorak campus in Melbourne. “They feel they must also have sex with their boyfriends to be accepted by their peer group. They are under enormous pressure to conform.” A study conducted by the Health Action Information Network (HAIN) found that peer pressure is stronger among males. “I wouldn’t

feel comfortable with my friends if I was still a virgin,” said 18-year-old Mark, who had his first sexual experience when he was 15. “I probably couldn’t say anything about sex if I had not experienced it myself.” The survey showed that most of these youngsters lost their virginity to the person they loved (boyfriend or girlfriend). When asked about the circumstances surrounding their first engagement in sex, more than half (54%) said they wanted it to happen at that time, while 38% claimed that their first sexual experience just happened. Is sex education the answer to the problem of ignorance? Unfortunately, sex education is often avoided in the family, school, and communities because of the unfounded fear that discussing sex will only encourage adolescents to become sexually active. Most conservatives, particularly the Catholic Church leaders, say teaching sex education in the public schools will promote promiscuity. Ronald Alvarez, a radio host from Tagum City, believes otherwise. “If schools put sex educations as a subject then the students will have more knowledge about that and they will be more aware of the consequences of doing pre-marital sex,” he contends. The next question is: What can parents do if their child is flirting with sex? There are several ways. For one, parents need to talk about sex with their child. “Sex education is best handled in a series of casual conversation, sometimes sparked by a child’s questions or comments about something you’ve

both seen,” said an article which appeared in Redbook, an American publication. “It is not giving a child a book about sex and expecting that book to answer all his questions; it is reading that book together and using it as the jumping-off point for open-ended conversations,” Redbook noted. Dr. Simon Clarke, an Australian expert on adolescent problems, further explained: “If you sit back and wait for your kids to start asking questions about sex, you could wait a long time. By initiating the discussion and explaining sex logically and concisely, you can impart the facts and share your values with your children at the same time.” Another way is helping the children develop self-esteem. After all, mastery of special interests and hobbies can help children feel good about themselves in a nonsexual way. As Dr. Suzanne Robertson, head of adolescent services at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children in Perth, Australia, puts it: “Parents should encourage their children to do things they’re good at like sport, music, or dance. With more things on their agendas in terms of plans for the future and things they want to do with their lives, they may be less likely to get into sexual relationships at an early age.” To end today’s column, let me share this thought from Dr. Jean S. Tay, director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Davao Doctors Hospital: “We have to teach them that pregnancy is not a set outcome of something pleasurable. What we want (these teenagers) to realize the responsibility that is a gift given to those who are bound to each other for a lifetime.”

“Japanese efFAST BACKWARD forts,” adding “he recognized that the introduction of capital investments and the application of machine power by the Japanese had made the progress in Antonio V. Figueroa Davao possible.” This glowing praise got the attention of the Japanese consul in Davao who wrote his superiors about the flattering comment the US envoy made on the progressive contributions the Japanese had introduced in the region. Goodman observed that: “An equally informative insight into the attitude of a key American official was contained in a February, 1929, secret report from the Consul General in Manila to the Foreign Office concerning the attitude toward the Japanese of former Philippine Governor General Henry L. Stimson, by then the newly appointed Secretary of State. After praising Stimson’s general understanding of and impartiality toward foreigners, the Consul General noted that throughout his tenure in the Islands Stimson had always demonstrated goodwill toward Japan, especially by rejecting on the grounds of international mutuality legislation seeking to restrict Japanese agricultural, fishing, and lumbering enterprises.

“According to the Consul General, Stimson had had only praise for the organization and orderliness of the Japanese undertakings at Davao, and he had pointed to them as examples of what Filipinos themselves might do to develop their own country. Though as Governor General, Stimson had visited Mindanao several times, he had never visited Davao. When he was asked why he had not done so, he replied that it was not necessary to inspect an area where there were no complaints.” (Paragraphing mine.) To say that there were no protests filed about Japanese presence in Davao was an understatement. Despite the usually approving state of affairs in Davao and the largely forbearing outlook of American bureaucrats, “the existence of a tightly knit, well organized, capably led, and economically thriving Japanese community… did arouse anxiety in some quarters.” In fact, the so-called ‘Davao problem’ had reached the awareness of the Manila administration several times, and this got enough press coverage. Emphasizing this brewing concern, Goodman wrote: “So vocal did some of these critics become that in 1926, a committee of officials of the Bureau of Lands headed by its Assistant Director carried out an on-the-scene investigation in Davao of the business dealings and management of all the Japanese corporations, searching for any substantiation of alleged land-law violations. After two months of intensive study of the situation, the committee reported that all the charges made were totally without foundation

and that, contrary to what had been suggested, the Japanese, acting wholly within the law, had made great contributions to the agricultural development of Davao.” The 1930 Alunan Report, a compendium of observations made in Davao by Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources Rafael Alunan, categorically identified Davao as “a small Japanese colony,” an impression that was largely overlooked. In an interview in the Manila Tribune dated September 1939, the American trade commissioner in the islands even defended the Japanese, that the Davao problem, which primarily involved land disputes, claiming “there was any Japanese violation of land laws in Davao or any so-called Japanese menace.” Interestingly, Commonwealth officials sent by Manila to Davao would later file reports that the warehouses built by the Japanese in their agricultural plantations were eerily akin to military aerodrome hangars if stripped of their front panels, and the hemp plantations, if flattened, would resemble an improvised runway. Unknown to most Americans in public office, many of the young Japanese sent to Davao after the 1931 Japanese invasion of Manchuria, the establishment of the puppet state of Manchukuo, and the 1937 Second Sino-Japanese War were military officers and conscripts deployed as plantation workers. When war broke out, the Japanese, with ample knowledge about Davao region, did not have a hard time subduing the surprised American forces stationed in the city.

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INdulge! LIVING IN THIS MODERN AGE AND FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT, it’s refreshing to see more mothers embracing healthy beginnings when it comes to parenting and caring for their baby. Be it mothers who work or stay at home, they have committed themselves to a lifestyle that responds to the baby’s early nourishment and needs, from breastfeeding, to paying heed to the long-term emotional and physiological benefits of swaddling, bonding and cuddling.

Bonding and developing strong ties with the little one help foster a sense of security and self-esteem. Touch becomes an early language as your baby responds to skin-to-skin contact. Not only does it provide calm and comfort, it also helps the child’s social and cognitive development. At close range, creating a bond through your eyes, smile and voice also help babies improve their communication skills. This cuddle connection is the inspiration behind the conception of Chunky Chewelries, an accessory brand created by fellow mom, Rachel Anne Puno. This line of soft, non-toxic, babyfriendly neckpieces both for mom and child not only promote bonding, but also functional fashion with styles that fit any kind of baby and adult wear, from smart-casual, to basics and playful patterns. The necklace beads are made from silicone that are BPA-free and non-toxic. They are safe for babies as they also do not contain lead, phthalate, and cadmium. Beads do note use paint for colors, but are, instead, tinted with food grade colorings. The tie that binds the beads together is made of a thick satin cord, which is impossible for any baby to tear out. All pieces are waterproof,

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washable, heat-resistant and feature a breakaway clasp for added safety. This breakaway clasp only pops open with a strong tug. The beads are soft in texture and can be used by babies during their teething stage, when their gums are all sore, painful and itchy. The chewelry

also helps babies focus on feeding, develop eye and hand coordination, and hand muscles. As a stay-at-home mom, Rachel found this venture fulfilling, as it helps her stay focused on her family. She says this business allowed her more time to be with the baby, while doing

what she what loves best. Crafting was an important part of her childhood and she couldn’t be any happier being handson with her brand, from crafting beads together to answering inquiries and overseeing deliveries. Since its launch in August 2015, Chunky Chewelries has gained

a significant following, and reached out to a wide range of clientele, from fellow moms in Dubai, Singapore, and other regions of the Philippines, to Filipino celebrities. With her growing business, Rachel saw the need to partner with exclusive distributors in different cities in the countryand abroad. “I know the pains and joys of a mom, and how we try and balance the attention we give to our family and ourselves. I want the necklaces to be accessible to everyone, which is why the necklaces are reasonably priced between P350 to P1000, depending on the style. I now have about 20 necklace styles and 30 colors to choose from. I also have teething clips, pendants for easy grip and bracelets for babies.”

“For babies 1-year old and below, I would suggest that moms get the regular 33-inch necklace. It may seem longer than it’s supposed to be, but that’s how it will serve its purpose. You don’t want short pieces worn by your babies since it’ll be hard for them to grab and chew on the beads. Also, it might cause some pain on the neck if they force to tug it closer to their mouth. Ideally, it should be the mom wearing the short necklaces so the little one can munch on the chewelry while being carried.” Talking about functionality, Rachel shares some tips. “It is best to keep the chewelry in a container inside the fridge, before handing it to the little ones. Keeping

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OF FUN AND LAUGHTER as Aim Dental Avenue, your partner to achieving a healthier smile, celebrated its first year anniversary last Sept 28, in its clinic at the Robinson’s Cybergate, Level 2-202, Lanang, Davao City.

Aim Dental Avenue is composed of proud Davao based dentists who set up a specialty clinic which specializes in diverse dental needs at affordable prices. Aim Dental Avenue’s team is composed of Annablle Dangoy, DMD, MD; Rovic Ire Cuasito, DMD; Ethel Cuasito, DMD; Ivy Bautista-Magbiray, DMD; Rolando Ryan Oringo, DMD; and Marilen Gomez-Oringo, DMD. Other members the team are Maria Geneve Nasser-Cabrera, DMD; Frtietze Gotera, DMD; and Joel Ramo, Jr, who also handles the advertising needs of the company. Driven with a passion for service and excellence, Aim Dental Avenue offers a holistic approach

t a l hea lt h a n d wellness. I t s main goal is to prov i d e quality and afforda b l e s e r vices to the people of Davao and near virons. Aim Dental Avenue’s ce tion was hosted by Dr. C Rendell Talledo or better k as Shamcey Supsup – smile was made even br by Aim Dental Avenue – tained the crowd with h and sense of humor. Door were also given away -Oral Prophylaxis, two tee torations, while the grand was a teeth whitening sess

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The anniversary was even made more memorable with Aim Dental Avenue’s Ambassadors Abs-Cbn Agri Tayo Dito host and PBB Celebrity Housemate Season 2 Grand Winner, Ruben Gonzaga and MOR DJ and Events Host, Carle Eric ‘Idol Dagul’ Alindao. It was not just fun and laughter that night. During the event, Aim Dental Avenue unveiled its ACDC or Aim Care Dental Card which provides affordable high-quality but affordable dental services. The services offered under the ACDC include free consultation, two free oral prophylaxis, one free restorative treatment (tooth filling), one free tooth extraction or fluoride treatment, plus 5 to 10 per-

cent discount on other services. Clients can also avail of other perks and discounts from the clinic’s partner establishments. Aside from its ACDC, Aim Dental Avenue also has a month long promo for a brighter smile at half the cost. For the whole month of October (2016), avail of a 50 percent discount on the clinic’s teeth whitening services. The night’s celebrations was fuelled with sumptuous dishes from Juren’s Kitchen by Jun Colmo. Billy Joe ‘Dj Bro Billy’ Santos provided the beats that made the guests dance the night away. Lights and sounds were provided by Kenneth Nazareno. Joel Ramo, Jr. immortalized the event through his camera lens. Thank you, Dr. Rovic Ire Cuasito for the photos. For quality and affordable dental care needs, visit Aim Dental Avenue located at Level 2-202 Robinsons Cybergate, Lanang, Davao City. You may call them at 082 300 or follow them on Facebook at aimdentalavenue

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THE GRANDEST SALE EVENT IN THE SOUTH RETURNS ON OCTOBER 14, 15 AND 16. Enjoy up to 70% discount on awesome selections at the SM City Davao 3 Day Sale. On the first day, get a shopping spree head start with your SM Advantage, SM Prestige and BDO Rewards cards from 9AM to 12NN. Avail of additional discounts and freebies from participating SM affiliate stores. Apart from price markdowns, shoppers can get a chance to earn concert tickets, take home a new smartphone, fly to Hongkong and drive a brand new car when they shop at SM City Davao’s 3 Day Sale. On Friday, get two Platinum tickets to the JaDine in Love Concert. Simply present an October 14 single receipt purchase of P10,000 at the redemption booth. Only 5 pairs of tickets will be given away. Shop on Saturday and Sunday and get a chance to win a Vivo V3 Max and four roundtrip tickets from Manila to Hongkong with a single receipt purchase of P1000 and P5000, respectively. Present receipts at the redemption booth located at

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the main mall entrance to get the raffle coupons. Shop any day on the 3 Day Sale and a chance to drive home a Suzuki Ciaz. Every P1,000 single or accumulated proof of purchase from any mall tenant entitles a shopper 1 raffle coupon. Double your chances of winning when you shop on October 15 and 16. Winners

will be drawn on the last day of the sale. Shop smart and win big at SM City Davao’s 3 Day Sale. Mall hours are extended to 11PM on Friday and Saturday. For inquiries, call 297.6998 local 126. Like SM City Davao on Facebook or follow them on Twitter or Instagram for event and promo updates.

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Text and Photos by HENRYLITO D. TACIO N the science world, it is called Trichantera gigantea. Commonly, this fodder tree is known as “madre de agua” or “nacedero.” In other parts of South America, its other names are “cajeto” in Colombia, “suiban” or “cenicero” in Bolivia), “tuno” in Guatemala, “naranjillo” in Venezuela, “palo de agua” in Panama, and “pau santo” in Brazil. Madre de agua was introduced in the Philippines some years back. Since then, it has caught the attention of poultry and livestock raisers. The reason: the plant is a good source of proteins and other nutrients that chickens, pigs, goats, and even fish need. A study headed by M. Rosales in 1989 showed that the leaves of madre de agua is a potential source of protein, varying from 18-22 percent in dry matter form and apparently most of this protein are true protein. The calcium content has been found to be particularly high compared to other fodder crops. According to the Davao office of the Department of Agriculture, the young leaves can be offered to the pigs in

fresh form. It can also be processed into leaf meal and use of ingredients in mash. “Trichantera leaves can replace about 20-30 percent of the commercial diet of growing-finishing pigs,” the DA Davao said. “Six kilograms of fresh leaves consumed by pigs per day is equivalent to one kilogram of mixed feeds saved.” Partial replacement of mixed feeds with madre de agua gives almost the same results in terms of weight gain, meat quality, and income with those pigs given sole mixed feeds, the DA Davao pointed out. How true is this? Prof. Alex Jaya of the College of Agriculture at Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro City headed a group to use madre de agua leaf meal (MDALM) as feed for growing-finishing pigs. The chemical analysis showed that MDALM contained 88.44 percent dry matter, 18.21 percent crude protein, 12.5 percent crude fiber, 2.66 percent crude fat, 21.80 percent ash, 11.56 percent moisture, 5 percent calcium, and 0.41 percent total phosphorus.

The study showed that in vivo digestibility of dry matter, crude protein, crude fiber, calcium and phosphorus by growing-finishing pigs fed diets containing 5 percent, 10 percent and 15 percent MDALM were lower than those fed ration without MDALM. The live weight gain, average daily gain, feed conversion efficiency, feed cost per kilogram gain, and age to 90-kilogram live weight did not differ among pigs fed ration with varying levels of MDALM. According to Prof. Jaya, pigs fed with 10 percent MDALM had the highest feed consumption while those that received 15 percent MDALM had the lowest feed consumption. The highest return above feed and animal cost was obtained on pigs given diet with 10 percent MDALM. The addition of up to 10 percent level of MDALM did not affect the slaughter and carcass characteristics of the growing-finishing pigs. The raw pork from pigs fed higher levels of MDALM had better color than the rest. On the other hand, researchers from the National

Swine and Poultry Research and Development Center of the Bureau of Animal Industry tried to use MDALM as substitute for soybean oil meal (SBOM). After a preliminary feeding trial, whereby SBOM was replaced with T. gigantea leaf meal at 25 percent, 50 percent and 100 percent in starter, grower and finisher rations, respectively, the pigs showed a comparable average daily gain of 602 grams. Furthermore, it was noted that using madre de agua in pig ration, a farmer’s income increased to about 50 percent. Aside from pigs, MDALM can also be mixed to poultry diets (ducks, hens, quails, rabbits, and even to large (cattle and carabaos) and small ruminants (sheep and goats) feeds. But madre de agua is not only use for fodder. It can be utilized as living fence and shade tree. In South America, it is also used to protect water springs from degradation through stream bank erosion. In Colombia, farmers have used the plant as an indigenous medicinal plant to treat conditions in humans and do-

mestic animals. In humans, it is used as a blood tonic, to treat nephritis and as a lactogenic drink for nursing mothers. In domestic animals, it is used to treat colic

and hernia in horses, and retained placenta in cows. Sprouts are used for human consumption in corn porridge.

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Madre de agua is well adapted to acid infertile soils of pH down to 4.5. It is adapted to 1,500-3,000 mm annual rainfall environments with outer limits of 1,000 mm and over 5,000 mm. Although common to stream banks, it requires well-drained soils. During dry periods, it drops its leaves but regrow rapidly following rain. Propagation may be done through cuttings. Rosales gave this information: “Generally established from stem cut-

tings that strike roots easily. Cuttings 2.2 to 2.8 millimeters in diameter, 20 centimeters long and with at least 2 leaf buds are most effective in striking roots (92% of cuttings). Larger and longer cuttings are less successful. Cuttings should be selected from the basal part of young stems. Strike rate has been improved by storing cuttings in a shaded place for one day prior to planting into a nursery bed. Cuttings produce shoots in about one month and can be

EDGEDAVAO planted into the field after about 50 days.” The cuttings can be grown in a plastic bag (10 inches by 6 inches) and allowed to grow in three months before it can be transplanted to the field. However, it can be directly planted to the prepared field. When the trees are 8 to 10 months old, the first harvest can be made. The production of foliage (on fresh matter basis) is 15.6 tons to 16.74 tons at a density of 40,000 plants per hectare (0.5 by 0.5 meter spacing). Madre de agua is harvested every three months, yielding 17 tons per hectare per cutting. Planted as a living fence, madre de agua can yield 9.2 tons per hectare of fresh foliage per linear kilometer harvested every three months. In Vietnam, madre de agua produced 34 percent higher yield under shade of bananas planted at 5 meters by 5 meters spacing, compared with sun-grown plants. Advantage has been made of shade tolerance by growing madre de agua under ipil-ipil and other agroforestry species. Readers who want to buy some madre de agua cuttings can visit the Mindanao Baptist Rural Life Center (MBRLC) in Kinuskusan, Bansalan, Davao del Sur. Or they write via email:mbrlc@mozcom.com.

EMPOWERING THE YOUTH. IPC (IP Converge Data Services, Inc.), a pioneer in local cloud and data center services, has partnered with the Philippine International

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San Francisco World Affairs Council. “PIA started out as a scholarship fund to send street children to school, to take them away from the streets where they were being recruited by pimps, and to place them in schools where they belong. Since then, thousands of children have gone through the program. Many of them have graduated from college and gotten jobs, and are now able to help support their families,” said Yuchengco. Under the program, IPC will fund the school expenses of 5 students of the Eulogio Rodriguez Integrated School in Mandaluyong City.

Aid (PIA), a U.S.-based charity that provides health and educational assistance to underprivileged youth, to launch the “Off the Streets-Off to School” Scholarship.

The funds provided will take care of tuition fees, books, supplies, field trip costs, uniforms, shoes, and allowances for meals and transportation. “Supporting the Off the Streets-Off to School program was an easy decision for us because IPC is always looking for ways to use its resources and expertise to give back to the community,” said Reynaldo Huergas, President of IPC. “Everyone of us is very excited to be part of this amazing project. We know that a lot of students are forced to drop out of school because of money and hopefully with our partnership with PIA, we can help those students stay and learn

so that they can have a better future.” This is the second time that IPC has teamed up with a charity dedicated to help improve education. In 2014, the company lent its cloud technology services to assist the Teachers for the Philippines in documenting and tracking the effectivity of their teaching programs. “We are always eager to lend a helping a hand to those in need, especially when it comes to education. We firmly believe that everyone should have access to education and IPC is happy to help schools and students alike in any way we can,” added Huergas.

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Hakbang Para sa Pagbabago movement to be launched H AKBANG Para sa Pagbabago is a campaign that aims to bring a message of hope and optimism to the people. This home grown campaign is under an umbrella movement called Elevated Battitude (EB) launched on Sept. 26, 2015 by Norma Monfort, steward and trustee of the Monfort Bat Sanctuary. EB’s aim is to raise awareness on the importance and resonant beauty of bats and their importance to the environment, as they continue to be misunderstood, and have been the subject of various myths and misconceptions. What the Monfort Bat Sanctuary strives to achieve for the Davao Region, in particular, is for bats to be given their long overdue credit for helping to sustain the environment. Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

Petition for Renewal of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular Service

Case No. 2006-XI-00475 REMEDIOS M. VIDANES, Petitioner

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NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ-DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: MULIG and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on March 14, 2017. In the petition filed on September 39, 2016, petitioner request authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on NOVEMBER 21, 2016 at 09:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

At least, TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. TERESITA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEZ, Chief Transportation Development Officer/Officer-In-Charge, this th 26 day of September 2016 at Davao City. MARIE JEAN A. JARALBA Administrative Officer IV Acting Administrative Officer V

Through a forum, concert and rally, EB will communicate and bridge the baby boomer generation with the millennials, as well as generation X and Y through the power of music. “Music is the imagination of love in sound. It is what man imagines of his life and his life is love.” - W. Jay Turner

Hakbang Para sa Pagbabago is a campaign that personally reaches out to every individual to reflect on the modern relevance of the values, attitudes and perspectives inherent in the myths or stories about nature. Envisioned to travel city after city, it aims to enjoin people to show they care and are willing to take the step, while sharing their unique stories so that together they share one message. It is a Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

Petition for Approval of Sale and Transfer of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a TH FREIGHT TRUCK Service.

Case No. 2016-XI-01268 (2004-XI-00037) (2004-1952)

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NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioners request authority for the Approval of Sale and Transfer executed by VICENTE A. SIONILLO in favor of GILVIC TRUCKING CORPORATION of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Equipment issued in this case authorizing the operation of a TH FREIGHT TRUCK service on the route: WITHIN DAVAO CITY and from said place to any point in MINDANAO accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of TWO (2) units, which Certificate is still valid and subsisting up to July 13, 2019. NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on NOVEMBER 15, 2016 at 09:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

At least, TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

WITNESS the Honorable TERESITA DELA PEÑAYÑIGUEZ Chief Transport Development Officer/Officer-InCharge, this 6th day of October 2016 at Davao City.

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representation of social transformation - from being passive citizens to taking the first step in making a difference. Be The Change (Ang pagbabagong hinahanap mo ay magmumula sa iyo). The culture of peace and non-violence was introduced at the turn of the century with the United Nations sounding a global call for all citizens to live by the culture of peace and non-violence. It declared year 2000 -2010 as the International Decade of the Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for all the Children of the World. Today, 16 years after earning a United Nations certificate as a Messenger of Peace, Peace Republic, and State of Awareness, the Monfort Bat Sanctuary continues its advocacy of distributing symbolic golden seeds of peace with a copy of Manifesto 2000 and its 6 Guiding Principles of Peace. On Nov. 14, 2016, Davao will witness the launching of the campaign, inviting all sectors to “listen to understand” the third Guiding Principle of Peace at the Davao City Recreation Center. Cornell Bongo, referred to as the Significantologist and Transformentor from the Tribe of Excellence, will introduce the pioneering seminars that will produce world class leaders based on our Philippine National Anthem, Mt. Apo, the Philippine Eagle, the BAT and our Indigenous Tribes. Our very own culture holds leadership secrets to guide us in our quest for change. President Duterte’s proposal of a Federal form of government will be presented to the people in easy to understand layman’s terms, to enable them to understand what the concept of federalism is really all about. Q-York’s Knowa Lazarus and Flava Matizk will be premiering live in Davao the “Philippine Dream and Mistakes,” two new songs which aims to highlight the Be The Change campaign. This is a free service to the community, although the Piso Piso lang for Pis Bowl will be passed around. Show you Care! Take the Step! Be There!

PROJECT B.E.S.T. A community-based skills training program called Project B.E.S.T. or Basic Electrician Skills Training organized by Davao Light, Aboitiz Foundation, and TESDA-Davao City/Davao del Sur in coordination

with Barangay Los Amigos kicked off yesterday, Oct. 11, in Los Amigos, Davao City. The beneficiaries are mostly out of school youth and residents of the relocation site.

SSS awards LBP as best paying commercial bank T

HE Social Security System (SSS) awarded Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) as the Best Paying Commercial Bank for achieving the largest amount of benefits disbursed to members and pensioners, and for actively participating in SSS thru-the-bank payment programs at the Balikat ng Bayan Awards, which was part of the SSS 59th anniversary program. Mandated to promote countryside development, LBP started out as the government’s financing arm for agrarian reform. The bank

gradually expanded its operations to become a full-service commercial bank. As a valuable partner of SSS, LBP serves more than 200,000 SSS pensioners and handles about 1,300 employer accounts. Photo shows SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emilio S. de Quiros, Jr. (3rd from right) and Finance Secretary and Guest-of-Honor Carlos G. Dominguez III (3rd from left) present the plaque of recognition to LBP First Vice President and Group Head of National Capital Region North Branches Group Leila C. Martin (center)

at the Ramon Magsaysay Hall of the SSS main office in Diliman, Quezon City. Also present during the awarding ceremony were (from left): SSS Senior Vice President for Account Management Group and Balikat ng Bayan Awards Committee Chairperson Judy Frances A. See; Social Security Commission Chairman Juan B. Santos; SSS Assistant Vice President for Retirement, Death and Funeral Benefits Administration Department Normita M. Doctor; and SSS Vice President for Treasury Division Guillermo M. Urbano, Jr.

IPC, PIA team up to keep students “off the streets and off to school” I

PC (IP Converge Data Services, Inc.), a pioneer in local cloud and data center services, is pleased to announce it is now a partner of the Philippine International Aid (PIA), a U.S.-based charity that has been providing health and educational assistance to underprivileged youth. One of the PIA’s core initiatives is the “Off the StreetsOff to School” scholarship, a program that helps parents and teachers to keep kids in school. Administered in part-

nership with the Phil-Asia Assistance Foundation, the Off the Streets–Off to School program provides scholarships annually to more than 1,000 children in Metro Manila. Together with their partners, PIA helps students go through elementary and college. The student’s academic progress is monitored throughout the academic year and they are also encouraged to correspond with their respective benefactors. An all-volunteer organization, PIA was established

in 1986 to provide assistance to disadvantaged youth in the Philippines and the United States. Their core programs provide educational assistance to more children in the Philippines than any other U.S.-based charity. In 2013, aid was provided to more than 2,400 students. The organization is headed by Mona Lisa Yuchengco, the founder and publisher of PositivelyFilipino.com, an online magazine on the Filipino diaspora. She also serves on the board of the Women’s

Media Center, a non-profit progressive women’s media organization. Working with her at PIA are successful Filipino-American business executives living in the Bay Area such as Executive Director James T. Lim, the current General Manager of the Omni Hotel, Secretary Sonia T. Delen, a senior vice-president at Bank of America Leasing, and France M. Viana, a strategic marketing consultant who currently heads the marketing department of the

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CMO FALLS FLAT Army stops CMO 91-84 in AFP-PNP hoops

HE 10th Infantry Division Philippine Army trounced City Mayors Office, 91 84, in the ongoing elimination round of the 2016 AFP-PNP basketball tournament on Saturday at the Davao City Recreation Center.

Army banked on its blistering plays and outside snipings to run away with the morale-boosting win. Joel Mahilum fired 30 points to lead the charge for the 10th ID. CMO kept in step with the

speedy Army side until the latter broke loose down the stretch. Sec. Christopher “Bong” Go scored team-high 25 points for the CMO. CMO, which drubbed perennial title contender Davao City Police Office in the season open-

er, dropped to 1-1. 10th ID drew significant contributions from Renante Blazo and Donnie Paragoso who made 12 and 10 points. Weng Farochillen scored 14 as JR De Guzman had 11 for CMO.

Blatche keys China club’s second win A

NDRAY Blatche delivered an all-around performance in China Kashgar’s 108-79 victory over Al Ahli of United Arab Emirates in the FIBA Asia Champions Cup on Sunday night in Chenzhou, China. The naturalized Filipino UNSTOPPABLE. Andray Blatche almost had a triple double in China’s second win.

fell just a few assists short of a triple-double, scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and seven dimes. He shot seven out of 13 field goals for 53.8 percent in 21 minutes of action. It was their second straight blowout win of the tournament after earlier beating Al

Shorta of Iraq, 96-69, on opening day last Saturday. Darius Adams top-scored China Kashgar with 22 points, while Mugadaer Xirelijiang and national team member Gen Li each had 16 markers. Houston Rockets draft pick Zhou Qi contributed nine

Azkals bow to NoKor 1-3 T

HE Philippines committed the same mistakes and suffered the same result as it bowed to North Korea, 3-1, in their international friendly on Monday night to come up empty handed in a two-match home stand at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Coming off a loss to Bahrain with the same scoreline last Friday, the Azkals put up another sluggish start as they surrendered two early goals once again before letting the North Koreans pile the pressure with another goal in the second half at the rain-soaked venue. Iain Ramsay came off the bench and pulled a goal back for the Filipino booters, but it proved too little, too late as they failed to duplicate their stunning 3-2 win over the North Koreans in the World Cup qualifiers last March. Pak Kwang Ryong broke the Azkals’ defense 11 min-

utes into the match with a header off a corner, before Pak Song Chol and Jong Gwan also scored for the visitors, past ‘keeper Roland Muller. The

Azkals got in the score sheet courtesy of Ramsay, who came in at halftime and

chipped in a goal past the North Korean ‘keeper in the 76th minute.

SAME MISTAKES. The Azkals put up another sluggish start as they surrendered two early goals once again before letting the North Koreans pile the pressure with another goal in the second half at the rain-soaked venue. SPIN.ph photo

points and eight boards. China Kashgar, composed of players from the Blatche’s mother club Xinjiang Flying Tigers, is China’s lone representative in the club tournament. The hosts will next face Barsy Atyrau of Kazakhstan on Monday night.

San Beda back as NCAA champ T

HE San Beda Red Lions reclaimed the league’s men’s basketball championship after beating the Arellano Chiefs, 83-73, in Game 2 of the finals at the Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday. San Beda completed a sweep of the best-of-three series against Arellano to win its ninth title in 11 years and 20th overall, solidifying its status as the league’s winningest team. The Chiefs, looking to force a

deciding Game 3, went off to a hot start, bucking Jio Jalalon’s early foul trouble to lead, 25-18. But the Red Lions outscored them, 27-15, in the second quarter as last year’s runners-up entered halftime with a 45-40 advantage. San Beda tried to pull away early in the third quarter, but Arellano stayed close later in the period, setting up a seesaw battle in the early goings of the fourth.

The Red Lions clinched the title after going on an 11-0 run in the last 2:20 of the game. Arnaud Noah led San Beda with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. He would be awarded the finals MVP plum. Acee Soberano added 16 points on four triples. Dan Sara put up a good allaround performance in his swan song, tallying seven points, six rebounds, and six assists. (PNA)

Huey and Mirnyi got a first-round bye and will play against the winners between Chinese wild cards Gong Mao-Xin and Zhang Ze, and Americans John Isner and Jack Sock. British Jamie Murray and Brazilian Bruno Soares are the top seeds in the Shanghai Masters, which is of only nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments in the world and the culmination event of the Asian swing. The other seeds are No. 2 Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan of the United States, No. 3 Marcelo Melo of Brazil and Lukasz Kubot of Poland,

No. 4 Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lopez of Spain, Raven Klaasen of South Africa and Rajeev Ram of the United States, No. 6 Rohan Bopanna of India and Daniel Nestor of Canada and No. 8 Robert Lindstedt of Sweden and Vasek Pospisil of Canada. In 2013, Huey and British Dominic Inglot reached the quarterfinals but lost to brothers Bob and Mike Bryan, 5-7, 6-7 (4). In 2012, Huey and partner Jonathan Marray of Great Britain absorbed a 6-7(9), 4-6 defeat from Indians Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopannain the round-of-16. (PNA)

Huey to compete in Shanghai Masters

ILIPINO-AMERICAN netter Treat Huey hopes to improve his doubles rankings when he teams up with Belarusian Max Mirnyi in the US-M Shanghai Rolex Masters which kicked off on Monday at the Qizhong Tennis Center in China. Mirnyi, who won the doubles title in 2011 with Canadian Daniel Nestor, is ranked No. 22 in the ITF doubles rankings. Huey, who is the world’s No. 22 doubles player, has represented the Philippines in the SEA Games and the Davis Cup, The seventh-seeded pair of

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