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OPENING SALVO. Dabawenyos gather in front of City Hall during the opening of Pasko Fiesta sa Davao 2016 led by Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on Friday evening. City Government of Davao Photo

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he illegal drugs campaign of President Rodrigo Duterte was the highlight of his telephone conversation with United States President-elect Donald Trump on Friday night. “I could sense a good rapport, an animated President-elect Trump,” the President said of his talk with Trump. “And he was wishing me success in my campaign against the drug problem.” According to the Presi-

dent, Trump was “quite sensitive to our worry about drugs”. He said Trump told him the government is doing it as a sovereign nation, the right way, and that the latter understood the way “we are handling it”. “I said that there’s nothing wrong in protecting a country. It was a bit very encouraging in the sense that I suppose that what he really wanted to say was that ‘We would be the last to interfere in the affairs of

your own country,’” the President said. Over the many things they discussed, the President said Trump also wished the Filipino people well. “He extends his warmest regards to the Filipino people,” he said. “And I said that, well, we assured him of our ties with America.” “I appreciate the response that I got from President-elect Trump and I would like to wish him success. He will be a

good president for the United States of America. I am very sure,” he added. President Duterte further said that Trump invited him to visit New York and Washington DC. As he mentioned the ASEAN Summit next year, President Duterte said that Trump will try his best to be here. “He wants to attend the Summit and that would be great for our country,” President Duterte said. (PNA)

Rody warns of terror in next 2 to 3 years By ALEXANDER D. LOPEZ

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RESIDENT Duterte on Friday warned against the rise of terrorism in the days ahead, saying it would become a serious problem the nation will have to face and to overcome.

“I would like to warn you in the coming days we will be facing a serious problem. Aside from drugs, be prepared for something else, its terrorism,” the President said during his attendance at the gradua-

tion ceremony of the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) motorcycle riding course at the Felis Resort Complex in Matina Aplaya, Davao City. “It will come,” he pointed out, adding that the gov-

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FOR PEACE’ SAKE. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over a meeting with Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) led by its chairman Al-Hajj Murad Ebrahim at Matina Enclaves in Davao City on Friday night. ROBINSON NIÑAL/Presidential Photo

One killed, 4 hurt as truck falls off ravine O NE person was killed while four others, including a four-year-old boy, were hurt when a cargo truck plunged into a ravine in the outskirts of Cagayan de Oro here Saturday morning. Police identified the lone fatality as Renden Pido, the driver of the cargo truck with plate number MVP 363 that was loaded with mangoes and bananas from Libangan, North Cotabato. Injured were Orlando Ellorin, the trucker helper, Jennelyn Solestre, the fourmonth pregnant mother of JR Solestre, and the boy Diko Tumanan. Police investigator, Officer Evelino Lumantaw, said that the cargo truck was reported-

ly negotiating the downward slope in Upper Carmen Hill in Puerto, when it plunged about 70 ft. down the ravine at the accident-prone Sayre Highway in Upper Carmen here. He said the cargo truck, reportedly owned by Cotabato City Mayor Christopher Amping Datuwata, was loaded with more than 500 cartons of mangoes and 35 bags of bananas bound for Cebu City. Orlando Ellorin, the trucker helper, told the police that the truck lost its brake while negotiating the downward slope, prompting the driver to ram it into a mango tree and preventing the truck from further plunging more than

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Rody: Reinstatement of Marcos meant to deepen probe By ALEXANDER D. LOPEZ

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RESIDENT Duterte on Friday made it clear that he ordered to reinstate Superintendent Marvin Marcos as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in region 8. “Huwag kayong maniwala na si Bong (Go) ang tumawag,” the President said when he graced the graduation ceremony of the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) motorcycle riding course at the Felis Resort Complex in Matina Aplaya, Davao City. Supt. Marcos was initially

placed under restrictive custody due to his alleged links to illegal drug trade in the region. He was also tagged into illegal drug trade by confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa, son of slain Mayor Rolando Espinosa of Albuera, Leyte who was killed while under detention in Leyte provincial jail. The President said the purpose of making Marcos stay in his post is to allow investigations on his connections to illegal drugs prosper to move on. “Sabi ko as is siya dyan.

Huwag mong galawin kasi gusto kong tingan,” the President pointed out. He added that relieving Marcos from his post will damage the on-going probe as investigators will loss track on him. “Mapuputol yong pagbuild up ng kaso. We were really building the case. Remove him there ... everything will be lost. I cannot follow him,” President Duterte said. He clarified that it was him who ordered Go to call PNP chief Director General Ronald

Dela Rosa to reinstate Marcos in order for the investigation to continue and prosper. “Do not remove the guy. I am doing an investigation,” the President stressed. He also exonerated former Eastern Visayas regional police director Chief Superintendent Asher Dolina of connections to illegal drug trade. “Si Dolina malinis. Si Marcos ang may tama,” he clarified. Senator Leila De Lima earlier named Go as the person referred to by Dela Rosa who

HE personnel of the Criminal Investigation and Detective Group and the Regional State Prosecutor here were charged in court in this city on Friday. Lawyer Alejandro Pallugna has charged RSP Jaime Umpa and Chief Insp. Melgar Devaras, the CIDG acting chief in Northern Mindanao, with violation of the “Data Privacy Act of 2012.” The case stemmed from the arrest of Genard Abejo, 49, an administrative assistant assigned to the City

Prosecutor Office (CPO) here last month in connection with the alleged “fixing” of cases in the CPO. Pallugna said that the CIDG and the members of the Cyber Crime team seized the mobile phone of Abejo and transcribed the messages, including those that were not part of the investigation without a proper court order. He said that the action taken by the CIDG and the information released by the RSP to the local media has violated the privacy of Abejo.

RSP Jaime Umpa welcomed the filing of the charges and vowed that the prosecution would not be intimidated by the charges. “The charges were part of the risk of our job as prosecutors. The case would not deter the CPO from ferreting out the truth and subsequently charged those found liable for the crime,” Umpa said. He said that the CIDG and the Cyber Crime group has initially identified seven CPO who were directly or in-

directly involved in the illegal fixing. The CIDG collared Abejo while allegedly accepting “bribe money” intended for some city prosecutors in exchanged for the dismissal of an alleged rape during an entrapment operation here. Seized from Abejo where the alleged marked money, his personal mobile phone, a motorcycle and copies of the alleged CPO resolution already signed by one of the three prosecutors who were assigned to the case. (PNA)

DOT to promote CIDG exec, fiscal sued for violating anti-privacy law good news on RP T A S heightened alert has earlier been raised nationwide, the Department of Tourism assured Friday that it will also heighten efforts to spur tourism to counter what may be seen as a bump in the road to reach tourism digit targets. “We put our security personal on alert which is something that is needed. It also means we are all secured because our security is on triple alert,” DOT Undersecretary

Frederick Alegre told reporters in a press conference. Alegre’s assurance came after alert level 3 was raised by the Philippine National Police (PNP) nationwide after the arrest of two suspected terrorists allegedly behind the foiled bombing attempt near the United States Embassy in Manila. The full alert status follows stricter implementation of security measures, espe-

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‘Christmas Village’tilt opens in North Mindanao PA camp

NOT IN THE LIST. Pedestrians can cross the street wherever they want along Lapu-lapu Street in front of Agdao Public Market as there are no pedestrian lanes in the area or traffic enforcers that supposedly will apprehend violators of the recently implemented Anti-Jaywalking Ordinance. Lean Daval Jr.

“CHRISTMAS VILLAGE” competition that would showcase the original Paskong Pinoy (Filipino Christmas) opened in this largest camp of Northern Mindanao, the military announced Saturday. Capt. Joe Patrick Martinez, Army’s 4th Infantry Division (4ID) spokesman, said that the “Christmas Village” tilt is the first-ever in this 70-year-old military camp established in 1946. Maj. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal, Jr., 4ID commander, wanted to create a Christmas atmosphere in the camp with emphasis on the “Christmas tradition in the Philippines,” Martinez said. He said that five groups had participated in the “boothtype” Christmas village competition, which would make the celebration among the

military and their civilian dependents more interesting and memorable this year. The village type booths showcase caroling, parol-making (star lantern-making), giving or exchanging gifts, Noche Buena, and “Simbang Gabi” (Dawn Mass) using indigenous and recycled raw materials. Martinez said that the five groups came from various post units and offices of the 4ID who would compete for the “Best Christmas Showcase.” He said that the Christmas villages would be set up along the sidewalk of Col. Rodriguez Street from the military camp’s main gate to nearby Diamond Park. The winners of the friendly competition would be announced on the 16th of December during the 4ID Command Christmas Party. (PNA)

HE Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 has passed the US Congress after the House of Representatives approved it unanimously, the Department of Foreign Affairs said over the weekend. The bill passed the Senate last July 13, and is now a step closer to becoming a law, pending President Barack Obama’s signature after the Lower House passed it last November 30. The Senate version (S 1555) was sponsored by senators Mazie Hirono, Dean Heller, Harry Reid, Tim Kaine and Brian Schatz, while the House version (HR 2737) was sponsored by representatives Tulsi Gabbard, Joseph Heck, Juan Vargas, Mike Thompson, Mark Takai and Jackie Speier. Both bills were introduced on June 11, 2015. The Philippine Embassy in Washington, DC has lauded the passage of the bill.

“We welcome this good news and extend our appreciation to all the advocates and supporters of the bill at the US House of Representatives and the Senate. Our veterans’ sacrifice is one of the greatest stories of heroism, courage, and strength that our two countries have ever seen. From ordinary civilians to defenders of free nations, these men and women deserve our deepest respect and gratitude,” Minister Patrick Chuasoto, chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Philippine Embassy, said in a statement. “We also recognize the contributions of the Philippine Consulates General and Filipino communities across the United States, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations, and the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project in the success of this joint campaign. We look forward to the final step of President Obama’s

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US lauded for passing Congressional Gold Medal Bill for Filipino WWII vets

HE military is mulling the deployment of troops or police units to strategic areas of Butig municipality to prevent the Maute Group and other lawless elements from harassing its residents, Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla has said. “Again there are measures

that can be employed to secure their safety and security, and these include the deployment of forces (either police or military) to maintain peace and secure the town’s outskirts,” Padilla said when asked how the government would protect the Lanao del Sur town after it was attacked by the Maute Group last Nov. 26 for the second time. The first was in Feb-

ruary. While Butig town officials and residents are open to the establishment of a military camp in their locality, Padilla said, the proposal is still being considered by ranking AFP leaders and no decision has been made. As of this posting, an estimated 62 members of the terrorist group have been killed

while 37 troopers have been wounded in the military operation against the lawless band. Butig town has been cleared of all Maute Group elements Wednesday but military units are still clearing the area of improvised explosive devices and other traps laid by the bandits, before they start allowing civilians to return. (PNA)

HE Provincial Government of Cotabato recently distributed rice assistance in municipalities as part of its year-end relief assistance to identified poor families in the province. Vergelita Guillaran, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer said rice assis-

tance were already distributed in the towns of Alamada last Nov. 17 with 19,153 families from 17 villages; Libungan last Nov. 19 with 7,384 families from 20 villages; and Aleosan, also on Nov. 19 with 10,093 families coming from 19 villages. Each family received a bag

of rice containing 5 kilos of rice, Guillaran added. Last month, poor families in other municipalities in the province also received rice assistance – that included Midsayap (Nov. 20-21), Pigcawayan (Nov. 22), Pikit (Nov. 23-24), Tulunan (Nov. 26-27), Banisilan (Nov. 28-29), and

Carmen (Dec. 1-2). Distributions are also set in the towns of Kabacan (Dec. 5-6), Matalam and M’lang (Dec. 7-8), Antipas (Dec. 9), Arakan (Dec. 12-13), Pres. Roxas (Dec. 14-15), Magpet (Dec. 16-17), Kidapawan City (Dec. 19-20), and Makilala (Dec. 21-22).

Poor families given rice support in NorCot T Certification sought for 10 organic farms in Region 12

HE Department of Agriculture in Region 12 is pushing for the certification by next year of 10 more organic farms in the region. Dr. Lorna Vilbar, focal person of DA-12’s organic agriculture program, said Friday they are currently assisting the processing of third party certification for the selected organic farms through its subsidy program. She said the 10 farms, which earlier underwent a series of pre-assessment activities, have qualified for the agency’s certification subsidy. Vilbar said they conducted the pre-assessment in coordination with the Don Bosco Multi-Purpose Cooperative, which is one of the

seven certified organic farms in the region. She said it mainly focused on the compliance of the farms to the Philippine National Standards Specification for Organic Agriculture. “Based on our evaluation, the 10 farms are ready for third party certification,” she said in a press conference. She was referring to organic certification from any of the two existing DA-accredited certification in the country. These are the Organic Certification Council of the Philippines in Quezon City and the Negros Island Organic Certification Services based in Bacolod City. Under the DA’s organic certification subsidy pro-

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MAKING SURE. A laborer uses his brute force to put in place a metal used to unload big culverts along R. Magsaysay Avenue in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

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NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF DLPC TO CLAIM METER DEPOSIT REFUND

In compliance with Resolution No. 12, Series of 2016 issued by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) hereby notifies its Customers that they may now claim a refund of their meter deposit. What is a meter deposit? It is an amount previously required from customers during application for a new service connection to guarantee against loss or damage of the electrical meter installed. This is different from the Service or Bill Deposit which is paid as part of a customer’s application for service to guarantee payment of bills, and is equivalent to the estimated one month bill of the customer. Who may claim the meter deposit refund? Any person or entity registered as a distribution service customer of DLPC who has paid the meter deposit as required by DLPC, and has not received a refund [directly or by way of credit] thereof is eligible for the meter deposit refund. The registered customer’s heirs, successors-in-interest or his duly authorized representative may also claim on his behalf. This is subject to the exception provided under Section 10 of ERC Resolution No. 8, series of 2008. What is the mode of refund to be given to the eligible customers? Eligible Customers will be refunded in cash if the amount is less or equal to PhP4,000.00, and with check if the refund amount is greater than PhP4,000.00. How long will it take to process the refund? Verification and processing of refund would take atmost two (2) months after application and the submission of all requirements. Thereafter, customer will be notified if he is still entitled for the meter deposit refund or if it was already availed/credited in 2009 after the effectivity of the ERC Resolution No. 8 Series of 2008 or the “Rules to Govern the Refund of Meter Deposits to Residential and Non-Residential Customers”.

List of Customers with Meter Box Deposit Account Name

Acct.#/Ref.#

ABAG,REYNALD NAMAYAN 185609 ABAO,LOLITA VERDIDA 183758 ACDAL,THELMA E. 172836 ACODILI,CALIXTRA 0940129632 ACOSTA,MA. BELEN 0940069908 ADARNA,WILFREDO B. 188041 ADORABLE,GREGORIO C. 183277 AGCANG,ANASTACIA YBANEZ 0914278204 AGCAOILI,ASUNCION F. 0910970956 ALBANO,SAMUEL MARANI 0940164371 ALCANTARA,CARLOS M. 181695 ALCATEL PHILS.,INC 0911549663 ALEGRE,MARY JESSELINE IRMIN 0940016898 ALFEREZ,ANTONIO 0940015572 ALMAYDA,YOLANDA A. 184964 ALVAR,ORSITA S. 171554 ALVARICO,JIMMY MARCHAN 181131 ALVARO,FLORENTINA S. 188513 AMARANTE,TEMOTEO C. 189201 AMING,MAKDUM K. 184350 AMON,VILMA 0940010148 AMPARO,FEDERICO BANDARA 0940283451 ANG,AVELINO JR./METRO SKILL TRNG n RE 182844 ANGELES,ROMEO E. 183501 ANGUE,EMMA C. 186581 ANINO,FABIAN A. 0910690728 ANONUEVO,AMADO 0940232972 ANOR,EFREN R. 184598 ANTIOLA,RENATO B. 187784 AQUINO,MARILOU H. 171453 ARBONEDA,MARILOU T. 182385 ARCELON,MARIETO 0940080734 ARENA,DANILO 094-0124518 ARGONCILLO,THELMA O. 178959 ASTA,JASAN MUTASAN 173600 ATACADOR,JUAN NULL ATILANO,ARTEMIO V. 183861 ATIS,GREGORIO TUMAQUEN 185597 AUDAN,PUFIFICACION KIAY 188114 AUGUIS,EDGARDO BASALO 185441 AUTIDA,JESSICA 0940089919 AUTIDA,JESSICA 0940089920 BA-ACO,GLENDA DIOMABOC 0940132400 BABISTA,ALVIN 4180005839 BABISTA,ALVIN PASCUAL NULL BACOLOD,CLEMENTINA 0940154201 BACOR,SILVERINO PARADERO 187450 BAGA,VIOLETA PALATULON 0940142820 BALAIS,LUCIO D. 186479 BANGAYAN,WILSON 0940244871 BANZON,PRIFELIXA DORONIO 0914356641 BAQUIREL,MARTIN ALBASITE 186105 BAQUIREL,NENITA 0940030317 BARIC,FLORITA NULL BARQUIN,ROMEO JR CAJETAS 0940051370 BARUEL,EMMA 0940128263 0940026636 BASA,DANILO BATACAN,RAMON EDISON 0940280486 BATIANCILA,EMILY D. 182650 BATO,JOSE ESTAMPA 174660 BELDIA,MARITES NULL BELLO,MA. ELENA F. 187843 BENTAYAO,LEONIDES LUMBONG 179414 BENTOY,ROGELIO M. 173281 BERMUDEZ,MARLA P. 179503 BERNARDINO,VIRGINIA HORCERA 188127 BERNARDO,PAUL RAYMUNDO III BAYAN 0914420471 BERSABE,MARY JOAN 0940363963 BERSANO,FE M. 187310 BESAS,ALEJANDRO 175379 BILIRAN,WILSON 0940061648 BINGIL,ARNOLD Y. 185895 BITACORA,MARIA LOURDES 175405 BORROMEO,SUSANA BALDOS 183802 BREVA,GABRIEL C. / DOUGHBOY BAKESHOP 183053 BRINGAS,RODOLFO 0912036412 BUCIA,LEONARDA E. 178751 BULADACO,RUPERTO BUSTAMANTE 185611 BULANG,CECILE CAJES 0940646006 BULE,TITO 6700007653 BUYTRAGO,ESTELA 0940061314 C AND T GLOBAL INC. 177360 CABALING,EDGARDO R. 185906 CABALUNA,EDNA A. 186033 CABANACAN,WILFREDO G. 183821 CABATUAN,MARIA I. 179040 CABIG,MANUEL JR. 0940410941 CABIOS,VIRGINIA P. 185311 CABRERA,ROSALINDA DINAMPO 175023 CABURNAY,LOURDES R. 172659 CACHUELA,SHIRLYN P. 187184 CAJES,LYDIA LABAWAN 173602 CAJIPE,TIMOTEO D. 186842 CALONIA,EDUARDO TANTOY 186131 CALONIA,MANUEL MANIEGO 189106 CALUD,RUTH D. 179109 CALVO,FRANCISCO JR. B. 175040 CAMBALON,FIDEL L. 173362 CANETE,EMILIANO JR. R. 185775 CANO,ELIZALDE AMORIN 0910918004 CANTEVEROS,MARCELO LARIOSA 184007 CAPA,ROMEO MELENDRES 187557 CAPA,ROQUE SIAROT 187553 CAPUNO,FRUNNIE 180529 CAPUYAN,RUBY N. 180904 CARCALLAS,PEDRO 0940068140 CARCASONA,DOMICIANO NULL CARENO,GAMALIL 175655 CARPIO,MELANIE R. 0914058460 0940046994 CARTILLA,CARLOS OCAYA CASANOVA,ALFREDO P. 186266 CASAR,LACSASA R. 182629 CASCABEL,CARLOS 186503 CASPE,HAROLD OLAIVAR 0914206953

When is the deadline for claiming the meter deposit refund? Under ERC Resolution No. 12, Series of 2016, consumers may claim the refund on meter deposit until December 31, 2017. All unclaimed deposits after December 31, 2017 shall become the subject of an escheat proceeding. How willthe customers claim the meter deposit refund and what are the requirements needed? To claim the meter deposit refund, the customers may visit the DLPC service centers located at DLPC Ponciano Office, SM City Davao, SM Lanang Premier and Panabo branch and submit the following requirements: For Residential Customers 1. Registered customers 1.1 Original or photo copy of DLPC electricity bill; 1.2 Accomplished Meter Deposit Refund Application Form 1.3 Official Receipt showing payment of Meter Deposit (if available), 1.4 Original and photocopy of one (1) valid identification card with photo and signature,such as but not limited to Driver’s license, Passport, Professional Regulatory License, SSS/GSIS ID, TIN ID, Philhealth ID, Senior Citizen ID, Postal ID, Original NBI Clearance and Comelec Voters ID. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (If claimants are other than the Registered Customers/Account holders) 2. Heirs or Succesors-in-Interest of the Registered Customers 2.1 Death certificate or proof of death of the registered customer; 2.2 The heir/s must present proof of filiation or any pertinent document that will prove the successional right, such as but not limited to the birth certificate of the heir/s and their ascendants, or marriage certificate;

Account Name

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CASTANOS,REMEDIOS 174987 CASTARITAS,MARILOU S. 188110 CASTRO,NOEL 0940054206 CASTRO,ROGELIO 184264 CATAAL,RAUL A. 186584 CATALINA PARK DEV. CORP. 182057 CELERIDAD,ANTHONY V. 174566 CELLONA,ARNULFO VILLAFLORES 182478 CELOSO,RENE 0940174662 CENIZA,MAURO JR. CABAL 187621 CENTRAL BANK / EAST ASIAN BUSINESS CONF. 177827 CHAVEZ,ERNESTO 180195 CHONG,ROWENA G. 182014 CIRINEO,ARNALDO 0940113685 CITY OF DAVAO 0150038227 CO,BENJAMIN SINAJON 177497 CO,DOMINGO 0912027800 CONCEPCION,HELMER M. 0911292767 CONCHA,IRENEA 0940161862 CONDE,PERCIVAL H. 173440 CONFESOR,WILFREDO 094-0143239 COQUILLA,SERGIO JR. G. 182806 CORDOVA,CONRADO JR. S. 182401 CORSIGA,ELIZABETH PARAMI 182400 CORTEZ,AMEJARA CABALLERO 186604 CULANGO,RENE G. 172503 DACERA,WELVIN 637390 DACUDAO,SANTIAGO JR. L. 175047 DALMAN,JOCEY NULL DANUE,AMELITA S. 186014 DAQUIPIL,ALMA NULL DARAY,DOMINICA MANLUNAS 184758 DARLO,NARCISA P. 185338 DAVAO DELTAN RESOURCES INC 0940188934 DAVAO RD PAWNSHOP INC. 181678 DE GUZMAN,DELIA R. 173264 DE GUZMAN,MARILOU P. 181043 DE JESUS,FEDERICO RUZ 176544 DE VERA,JUDITHO 0940120483 DECENA,ANGELITA V. 0910780328 DEIPARINE,LEONILO Y. 185238 DEL PILAR,BONIFACIO JR. C. 182479 DELLOSA,ZALDY P. 175292 DEMONI,ABNER 0940035431 DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION 0911373305 DESIERTO,VIRGINIA 0 DIANON,ROBERTO LLANA 184759 DIMPAS,EPIFANIO C. JR. 187913 DIOSO,VICENTE 0940172380 DIQUE,ELESIO NULL DIVINAGRACIA,ARACELI 0940356077 DIVINAGRACIA,ARACELI 0940356107 DLPC CANTEEN 184527 DOBLE,ROSALYN 0940083905 DOÑA SOLEDAD DOLOR ELEM. SCHOOL 173441 DORADO,ANTONIO A. 177361 DOU,REMEDIOS 0940171351 EBDANE,ALEXANDER MAGALLANES 0914237329 EGGER,HENRY R. 188189 EGGER,HENRY R. 187936 ELISEO,AGNES DOROTHY 182153 ELLAZO,ISABELITA M. 0910698053 ELLSON,ADELA 0940116534 ELLSON,ADELA GARCIA 0940158851 ENOPENA,DAISY 0940051898 ERALINO,CELERINO P. 184338 ESCALANTE,ARTHUR 0940124427 ESCALANTE,ARTHUR NISMAL 0940181642 ESCOBIDO,RODIGARIO 0940162933 ESPANOL,JERRYLITO A. 177362 ESPANTALION,THELMA MONTESINO187448 ESPEDA,JOSE JR. ANIMAS 187101 ESPERA,MERYLEN J. 182481 ESPERANZA,LUCY C. 182158 ESTEBAN,ROMEO 0910363146 ESTUDILLO,FAUSTINO C. 0913100596 EVANGELISTA,ALEX ABRENICA 0914388484 FABE,JORLINO 0940067249 FABROGUEZ,ANTONIO ORDANIZA 187713 FAMA,SONIA 0910233342 FAMELLIZA,PEDRO OSORIO 182880 FARLAND DEV. CORP. 171666 FERNANDEZ,FLORINDA D. 182781 FILIPINAS,MANOLITO A. 188111 FLAVIANO,CARLITO III J. 176312 FLORES,ELEANOR A. 175177 FLORIDO,MILDRED M. 0910802130 FOSTANES,CORAZON 0940068450 FOSTANES,CORAZON CACOBCOB 0940175873 FRAYNA,LUZ 0940143835 FUENTES,RODELIA L. 173601 GALANGERA,ANECITO 0910309309 GALAURA,DANILO CANSECO 185567 GALO,ROMEO 0940162830 GALON,RUTCHEL A. 182803 GALOPE,FELIX 173454 GANTE,ISAURO M. 173370 0940018986 GANZON,MAYONITO BUGAS GAY,ROGELIO JR. 0940116546 GELICANA,WILMA S. 184559 GERODIAS,NENA S. 173261 GIRADO,AIDA 0940204769 GLODOVE,CHEDIE P. 188113 GOC-ONG,RICKY M. 181674 GONIDA,REMEDIOS ENTRAMPAS 184367 GONZAGA,DANILO TABLATE 172717 GONZALES,GUILLERMA H. 172773 GORRE,JOLITA N. 180024 GOTO,ALODIA 0940072762 GUILLERMO,MARIO L. 180995 HAGUPIT,EDUARDO A. 185190 HAO,BENITO 0940150890 HERMOSURA,ROGELIO LACABA 0940084739 HERNANDEZ,DANILO M. 182790

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2.3 The successors-in-interest to the registered customer must present proof of transfer of rights and obligations over the property, including the meter deposit from the previous owner of the property, such as but not limited to the Deed of Sale; and 2.4 Undertaking that there are no other legal heirs of the registered customer 3. Duly authorized representative of the registered customers: 3.1 Special Power of Attorney from the registered customer stating that he/she is authorized to receive the refund in behalf of the registered customer together with a valid ID of both the Registered Customer and the claimant. For Non-Residential Customers 1. Registered customers 1.1 Original or photo copy of DLPC electricity bill; 1.2 Accomplished Meter Deposit Refund Application Form 1.3 Official Receipt showing payment of Meter Deposit (if available) 1.4 Original and photocopy of one (1) valid identification card with photo and signature, such as but not limited to Driver’s license, Passport, Professional Regulatory License, SSS/GSIS ID, TIN ID, Philhealth ID, Senior Citizen ID, Postal ID, Original NBI Clearance and Comelec Voters ID. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (If claimants are other than the Registered Customers/Account holders) 2. Heirs or Successors-in-Interest of the Registered Customers 2.1 Death certificate or proof of death of the registered customer; 2.2 The heir/s must present proof of filiation or any pertinent document that will prove the successional right, such as but not limited to the Acct.#/Ref.#

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birth certificate of the heir/s and their ascendants, or marriage certificate; 2.3 The successors-in-interest to the registered customer must present proof of transfer of rights and obligations over the property, including the meter deposit from the previous owner of the property, such as but not limited to the Deed of Sale; and 2.4 Undertaking that there are no other legal heirs of the registered customer 3. Duly authorized representative of the registered customers: 3.1 Special Power of Attorney from the registered customer stating that he/she is authorized to receive the refund in behalf of the registered customer together with a valid ID of both the Registered Customer and the claimant. 4. Corporation or any Registered Entity 4.1 Letter of request signed by the Owner or General Manager of the Corporation or Registered Entity 4.2 Board Resolution or Secretary’s Certificate stipulating the request to DLPC for the meter deposit refund 4.3 Original and Photocopy of one (1) valid primary identification card with photo and signature of the Owner, General Manager or officer of the Corporation or Registered Entity 5. Government Accounts 5.1 Letter of request signed by the authorized high-ranking official of the concern government agency 5.2 Board Resolution or Secretary’s Certificate stipulating the request to DLPC for the meter deposit refund 5.3 Original and photocopy of one (1) valid primary identification card with photo and signature of the authorized high-ranking official of the concern government agency

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DA launches color-coded agricultural efficiency map

HE government has launched a color-coded national agricultural map that analyzes agricultural efficiency and land use, one intervention deemed to meet the country’s food sufficiency target. The map details factors affecting agri-fishery production, such as soil properties, water availability, climate topography, and regional level economics and demography. Its launch on Thursday was led by Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol and officials of the Department of Agriculture and Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA). The agricultural map is one of several interventions that Piñol initiated in the past five months to fulfill President Rodrigo Duterte’s promise of food sufficiency by the end of his term. Piñol has also been pushing other major interventions to boost the agriculture sector, including the national food consumption quantification survey, irrigation projects, corporate rice farming, and mechanization and post-harvest facilities.

The DA is currently undertaking the food consumption quantification survey which gives accurate statistics on food supply and consumption. For the first time in the history of rice farming in the country, irrigation water will be provided free by the National Irrigation Administration starting next year. Piñol said his department is also moving towards solar-powered and small irrigation projects. Corporate rice farming, meanwhile, will directly link farmer producers with corporate buyers, including the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DWSD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) rice ration program to free it from the manipulation of traders and middlemen. The program will also give farmers access to quality rice seeds and fertilizers. “Mechanization and post-harvest facilities (are) one area where the DA will focus its resources on in the coming years of the Duterte administration,” he added. (PNA)

BFAR keeps tight lid on close season for fishing of sardine

HE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has deployed patrol vessels as the three-month close season for sardine fishing took effect Thursday, December 1. Among the ships that were deployed to the protected areas following a send-off ceremony at the Mega fishing port are the two Monitoring, Control and Surveillance vessels--MCS 3006 and MCS3009--and four 28-footer patrol vessels. The protected areas included east Sulu Sea, Basilan Strait and Sibuguey Bay based on BFAR Administrative Circular No. 255, series of 2014.

The deployment of the vessels is to ensure compliance in the implementation of the close season for sardine fishing. The vessels are manned by 17 BFAR employees and 52 personnel of the Philippine Coastguard (PCG). “We do hope na walang mahuli na violators for this year’s close fishing season,” BFAR Regional Director Isidro Velayo Jr. told the Philippines News Agency. Velayo said that based on BFAR Administrative Circular 255 it is prohibited for any person, association, or corporation to kill or catch, or cause to be killed or caught or tak-

INSURANCE. A porter navigates a cart full of merchandise through a busy R. Magsaysay Avenue in Davao City. Establishments in the area are stocking up their supply since Christmas season has started. Lean Daval Jr.

City Hall to unveil rooftop gardening By JIMMY K. LAKING

Y December 25, city residents will have a chance to view how a rooftop gardening is done right atop the Davao City Hall annex building itself along Magallanes St. “All leafy vegetables and creeping plants like cucumber and Baguio beans will be showcased,” said Jovencio T. Umaguing, operations in charge of the city agriculture office. Umaguing told the annual meeting of the Vegetables Industry Council of Southern Mindanao that intensifying the promotion of urban container gardening forms part

of the five objectives of his office in helping cut down on poverty. He said rooftop garden features all edible plants planted on containers. “Through it, we intend to show that we can still grow the plants we need for the kitchen even without need of land,” he said. He said the rooftop garden will be open to all with personnel from the agriculture office at hand to provide pointers to those interested in coming up with their own rooftop gardens. He said his office has been supportive in providing

production seeds to farmer-beneficiaries, to include cacao seedlings. “We are actively pushing in making the city the chocolate capital of the Philippines through the promotion and propagation of cacao,” he said. The agriculture office is also in the forefront of addressing the degradation of fish spawning grounds along the city’s 60-kilometer shoreline with emphasis on protecting fish sanctuaries. “We have identified 10 sites that need to be protected if the livelihood of some 5,000 fisherfolks will be sus-

tained,” he said. The office is also into marketing assistance with the objective of providing producers a better pricing deal for their products. The VICMIN, an organization of 80 farmers, producers and various stakeholders found the Davao provinces, is headed by its President Genovivo “Bong” Cajes. The other officers included: Roger Gualberto as vice-president, Jovito Cadigal as secretary, Charito Pasaol as treasurer, Mariam Tagoto as asst. treasurer and Joseph Noriel Sanchez as auditor. (JKL)

HE Department of Transportation (DOTr) considers adding routes for the premium point to point (P2P) bus service and encourages existing bus operators to venture into them amid increasing awareness and support by the commuters. DOTr has launched a new P2P terminal launched in Ayala Malls South Park in Alabang-Muntinlupa traversing from South Park (Alabang) to Ayala Center in Makati City. Among the proposed routes that will be added for next year include LRT Line 2 Santolan Station-Masinag; LRT Line 2 Santolan Station-Cainta/Taytay; LRT Line 2 Santolan Station-Cogeo/

Padilla; LRT Line 2 Santolan Station-Antipolo town proper; Caloocan-Makati; Marikina-Ortigas; Marikina-Makati; Antipolo-Ortigas; Antipolo-Makati; Cainta-Makati; Sucat-Makati; Bicutan-Makati; Alabang-Bonifacio Global City (Taguig) and Nuvali (Sta. Rosa, Laguna)-Makati. “We are planning to open more P2P bus routes for bidding by the private sector,” DOTr spokesperson Cherie Mercado said in an interview with reporters Friday. Mercado explained that operators need only to get a franchise from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in order to manage a P2P bus service.

P2P bus fleets should meet the Euro 4 or Euro 5 emission standards, entry and exit doors that can service persons with disabilities (PWDs), elderly and pregnant women, Wi-Fi ready and their units should be less than five years. “They (bus operators) should modernize the bus fleet, get their routes from the LTFRB and service them,” according to Mercado. Moreover, she said that the DOTr is encouraged on the positive reception they have been receiving from commuters that use the service for their daily travel. “It is a convenient and dignified way of travel to commuters,” according to Mercado.

The premium P2P bus service is a new public utility vehicle (PUV) sub-category created by the DOTr that offers commuters another safe and reliable mode of transportation. It allows shorter travel time, as buses depart on a fixed schedule and travel directly from the terminal to the drop-off point. The P2P buses are currently operating in the following routes: Trinoma to Glorietta 5; Alabang Town Center to Greenbelt 1; SM North EDSA to SM Megamall; Robinson’s Galleria to Park Square and Fairview to Makati. It is also operating 24 hours in the routes of SM North EDSA to SM Megamall and Trinoma to Glorietta 5. (PNA)

BOC posts 12% surplus DOTr to add more P2P bus routes by next year in November collection T

HE Bureau of Customs (BoC) has exceeded by 12 percent its collection target last month, with a total of PHP40.239 billion collected at the end of November 2016, surpassing the PHP36.450 billion revenue target for the month set by the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC). Last month’s collection is 27% higher than the PHP29.061 billion revenue posted for the same month in 2015. The bureau’s Financial Service (FS) has attributed the enhanced revenue collection to the positive trust rating of Commissioner Nicanor Fael-

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don, top cooperation of stakeholders, transparency in BoC transactions, and full efforts of traders in helping the agency to increase revenue collection. “In our outlook assessment report, the current collection record has exhibited a better leadership performance in the past five months in 2016, covering July to November,” it said in a statement. The FS added that out of the 17 BoC ports, the Manila International Container Port (MICP) has posted a PHP1 billion surplus from its PHP10.367.14 billion revenue target for November 2016, with its top collection record of

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EDITORIAL

Cleansing DPWH

HANGE in government being the order of the day of the Duterte administration, even the Department of Public Works and Highways is purging itself of graft and corruption which used to be very much associated with the agency. Within that purview, the DPWH is introducing innovations in project monitoring as part of the agency’s reforms. The reforms instituted in the DPWH are in tune with this government’s mechanisms to promote transparency and eliminate graft and corruption. The new system, as introduced under the helm of DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, will have a built-in geo-tagging feature and its implementation within the department. The system is called Project and Contract Management Procedures and Application (PCMA) and will enable the adding of geographic identification data to photos, videos, and other posts which allows other content from the same geographic location to be found.

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PCMA will be in full swing starting the new fiscal year. The PCMA has the capability to detect ghost project real-time as they are posted in the system. The DPWH said the new system will also serve as a tool for inspection and reflect the accomplishments of DPWH projects real-time. The use of geo-tagging is also envisioned by DPWH to provide a more accurate measurement of project accomplishments and at the same time determine whether certain infrastructures have been duplicated or if there are any instances of infrastructure overlap in the country. With the PCMA in place, DPWH expects to improve transparency and accountability. Now, as to the question whether or not the PCMA can detect bribes and kickbacks in the agency which are very rampant remain to be seen. Some areas worth looking into also are the funding utilization of each project, road construction safety and the elimination of political advertisements installed in DPWH projects. ANTONIO M. AJERO Editor in Chief

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THINK that Gov. Antonio Rafael Del Rosario has just revealed himself in a new light when he shared with media his vision of transforming Davao del Norte as the sports capital of Mindanao. It is no empty talk. In fact, it comes from knowing the lay of the land and the knowledge that Davao del Norte province has what it takes to be a venue for top-level sports competition. Without mincing so many words the governor said that as a true-blooded sportsman himself, sports will be a priority of his administration. And that right off the bat he was looking forward to host the Philippine National Games, the National Triathlon and the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asia Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) of course one after the other. Those familiar with him said this was no bluster. They said the governor is a sportsman himself and that he once headed the sports and youth committee when he represented the province in the House of Representatives. In short, he knows whereof he speaks. Add to that his roadmap for sports and it is not farfetched one day to see his sports programs ‘running on all cylinders.”

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ORMED on Dec. 27, 1925 in Los Angeles, the FFA, popularly known as the Moncadista, was a quasi-religious organization and a mutual aid society that counted among its members Filipino plantation workers in Hawaii and the former sacadas (sugar cane plantation laborers) that had made California their home. Its spiritual beliefs were reflective of the strong mystical symbolism embraced in Filipino folk beliefs and practices with the founder as the spiritual master, the “brown Christ,” whom his followers believed was the Filipino messiah. The Moncadistas, like most sects, undergo spiritual initiation against danger and temptation, and, as part of purification, undertake sacrifices such as fasting, abstinence, and communing with nature. During the Commonwealth period, Moncado and his wards established a colony in Samal, which would become the seat of the Moncadista, a belief system named after its founder Hilario Camino Moncado but embracing the fundamentals of Christianity. The sect, which was under the Filipino Crusaders World Army (FCWA), was divided into twelve divisions and its central headquarter was once lavish Moncado residence, a wooden mansion sitting on a 19-hectare land at Limao, known as Camp 19, that is locally called the ‘White House’ for obvious reason. Originally, there were three Moncadista communities in Mindanao, two of which

His reaREVERSED PUNCH soning: “I (GYAKU ZUKI) always give importance to sports since it is a major component in developing a sound mind and sound body.” Jimmy K.Laking Davao del Norte as the sports capital of Mindanao is indeed a perfect choice. The province today is experiencing unprecedented growth and boom in the economy and by extension, a vastly-improved peace and order. The time when the province figured time and again in the news for violence and mayhem belonged to the past. Now it is moving on like a well-oiled machine. You can’t promote sports when gunfire time and again shatters the peace and bloodbath stains the landscape. Facilities-wise, the province has the

5,000-seater sports and tourism complex beside the Provincial Capitol itself which has just hosted the Batang Pinoy Games. It is spacious and furnished with exactly the facilities to induce athletes to play at their best. The Tagum City gymnasium is another ace up the province’ sleeve as a perfect venue for taekwondo and karate competitions. Location-wise, the province is situated in a region that is accessible to all the regions by land, sea and air. And indeed, were the Mindanao railway system becomes a reality in 10 to 15 years from now, it can be easily reached by train from western and central Mindanao. In fact, the feasibility study for the Digos-Davao City-Tagum section of the 1,533 kilometer railway system will be completed this month and there is assurance that work will commence as soon as funds are made available. Change indeed is at hand. Accomodation-wise, Tagum City has seen an increase in the number of hotels and inns. And that goes for the neighboring city of Panabo and eastward, Mati City itself. Del Rosario’s initiative to make his province the center of sports deserves this region’s unqualified support. Sports activities do not only contribute

in improving the health of the people as the governor stressed. Sports, like love like music and like belief and faith in the Almighty, alone has the magic of unifying people and communities by promoting sportsmanship, goodwill, camaraderie and brotherhood. In short, it instills respect for others which is probably why the ‘bigger the heroes of the sports are, the humbler they are.” In a period redolent of sports, the community stands as the beneficiary. Recall the time when one Francisco Rabat and one Loreto Carbonnel spearheaded this country’s international campaign for basketball glory. Called the ‘Rajah of Rebound,” Rabat (who went on to become governor of Davao Oriental) anchored the country’s placing third place in the 1954 world tournament in Rio Janeiro in what was probably the golden age of Philippine basketball. Both Rabat and Carbonnel have long since joined the Creator but their basketball exploits showed that this region may have its share of sports potentials just waiting for the right time to be discovered. Let us rally behind the governor in making his dream of making Davao del Norte a sports center of Mindanao a reality. (JKL)

are found in FAST BACKWARD Samal Island. In 1965, the Moncado settlement at Babak, which is adjacent to the town proper, used to host approximately two hundred Antonio V. Figueroa families. It was the headquarters of the Equifrilibricom World Religion, Inc. Among the early believers the Babak cluster was known the “material division.” In the later years, the sect’s influence could be observed to have expanding. A testament to the growth of the community was the establishment of the Samal Institute where most of the enrollees were Moncadistas. On the political side, one of the cult’s directors was even appointed mayor of the place. The Moncado settlement at Limao, which is smaller than Babak, had forty-two families occupying a 46-hectare hillside. It hosted the Moncadian Church of the Philippines, Inc. and was popularly known as the “spiritual division” which is mainly active in religious activities in contrast to the more liberal “material division.” The women who belonged to the Moncado Alpha and Omega Settlement, the cult’s third settlement on New Israel,

Makilala, Cotabato, wore less jewels and lipsticks. (Interestingly, Two of Marawi City’s barangays are satellites named Moncado Colony and Moncado Kadingilan.) Moncadistas were known to eat mostly raw food. In the Limao settlement, followers were observed to have no stoves for cooking, although some domiciles had some kind of dirty kitchen for boiling water. Unlike in Babak, members drank coconut wine (tuba) before and during meals or smoke after eating. This influence is attributed to their close contact with the nearby community. Those residing in the Limao cluster, however, had distinct practices. A masteral thesis written some fifty years ago described the Moncadistas lifestyle, thus: “[They] do not eat anything that moves. They do not use Purico [a brand of lard], patis [fish sauce], or salt. Coffee, chocolate, or tea is taboed [sic] because they have been heated. Wine, bread, or margarine is taboed [sic] too, because they have been processed through heat. But insonsistency [sic] is noted when their Director allows them to take soft drinks. Anyone is put out of the settlement who takes anything taboed [sic] by the Director. They are required to follow their Director. “All Moncadistas are allowed to have seaweeds, vegetables, mushrooms, fruits, rice, corn, rootcrops, taosi [salted beans], vinegar, condiments, and soft drinks. All taboed [are the] four-legged animal meat, wine and smoking. Differences have been noted in cer-

tain cases as in canned milk which is taken by both Babac and New Israel Moncadistas. However, the latter do not take fresh milk but those in Babac do. Again, the raw food eaters in Babac take bread, margarine, canned and fresh milk, coffee, tea, or chocolate, but the raw food eaters of Limao do not take any of these… [The] strictness or liniency [sic] of the Director and the adherence of the members to set regulations cause these differences.” The cult’s influence in the adjacent communities, during its height, was minimal. Still, it gained adherents despite their strict advocacy for raw vegetarian practices. The group did not grow in number given the many assertions its members claimed. Early members sported long hairs and long beards, originally thought to represent the “shadow” of the face of God, but have since been set aside. Instead, Moncado’s believers, numbering a few thousands in 2011, embrace a philosophy that is attuned to Christian teachings. Today, the FCWA does not openly convert anyone despite the admission of few applicants; it has concentrated its efforts in having members with deep faith. After the war, Moncado joined politics, running for President of the republic in 1946 against eventual winner Manuel Roxas and former Commonwealth President Sergio Osmeña. Garnering very low score in the polls, that was his only foray into politics. He died in 1956 at age 58.

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ernment is seeing the dangers of terrorism in the next two to three years. The President however clarified that defeating terrorism will not be attained through fighting, saying he is not seeing any positive outcomes on such option. “The best to counter (terrorism) is human intelligence,” he said, emphasizing that peaceful resolution will always be the policy of the present administration. “Ayaw ko sana ng gulo, mapatay mo man yan wala rin. This has been going on for so many years. This will never stop. Mas mabuti pa mag-usap na lang,” he stressed. He also announced his plans to conduct series of talks to Moro leaders in the coming days. “I already told the Moro leaders during the summit of ARMM: It is really the Moro nationalism, the spirit to crave for

– they are the first who settled here in Mindanao. But they were marginalized,” he said. Threats of terror attacks led to the declaration of alert level 3 in the entire nation by the Philippine National Police (PNP) last Thursday. Malacanang said the alert level 3 declaration was consistent with the state of national emergency or the declaration of state of lawlessness declared by President Duterte in September this year. The President also clarified that he is not declaring Martial Law, contrary to what other sectors are speculating. He said speculators thought he would declare military rule every time he would express anger over issues that greatly affect the lives of the Filipino people. President Duterte pointed out that he is not building a country over the bones of the Muslims and Christians.

called him for the reinstatement of Marcos. The senator said her information came from a source inside the PNP. Dela Rosa, in turn, dared De Lima to name his source from the PNP but the senator refused. On Thursday, Go denied the allegations of De Lima, dismissing the same as unfounded and baseless. Go said he is does not know personally Marcos and he is not messing with the affairs of the PNP. Speaking to journalists in Davao City, Duterte said he simply ordered Special Assistant to the President Christopher “Bong” Go to call Dela Rosa and he himself ordered the PNP chief to reinstate Marcos so he could pursue an investigation. “I ordered Bong to call [Dela Rosa]... I told (Dela Rosa), do not remove the guy (Marcos because). I am doing an investigation,” Duterte said. Duterte said he wanted Marcos back in his post as regional chief of the PNP’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group because he needed

to gather evidence against the police official. “Because I [can] keep track of his movements. Remove him there [and] everything will be lost. I will lose everything. I cannot follow him,” the President said. Marcos was recently relieved after being linked by Eastern Visayas top druglord Kerwin Espinosa to the illegal drug trade in the region. Duterte made the revelation the day after Senator Leila de Lima claimed that a source told her that it was Go who asked Dela Rosa to reinstate Marcos. But Communications Assistant Secretary Ana Marie Banaag later said De Lima was misinforming the public to divert attention from her connection to the illegal drug trade and her illicit affair with her lover-driver Ronnie Dayan. She said De Lima was resorting to “squid tactics” to create distrust of the Duterte administration. “These are meant to create division and spread suspicion against the administration,” Banaag said.

signing this bill into law,” he added. The Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest expression

of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions in the US, collectively, to 260,000 Filipino veterans in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. (PNA)

en, any sardines in the specified areas from December 1, 2016 to March 1, 2017. He said violators will be charged in accordance with the applicable provision of Republic Act 8550 and other applicable laws. The close season for sardine fishing is being implemented to allow the fish specifically herring (sardinella) and locally known as tamban, to spawn. Lawyer Benjan Ilahan, BFAR fishery management

regulatory enforcement division chief, said the close season for sardine fishing has proven to be beneficial to concerned stakeholders as well as the populace. “The close fishing season we implemented during the previous years was full of success with the testimony coming from the small fisher folks, to the sardines factories, and was validated by research that there was an increase in the volume and size of sardines,” Ilahan said. (PNA)

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MAKING DO. Young boys attempt to catch fish using an improvised mosquito net near the seafront at Sta. Ana Port in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

14 more hydromet devices installed in Region 12

HE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Region 12 has completed the installation of 14 more hydro-meteorological

hydromet devices in various disaster risk areas in the region. Zenaida Hadji Raof-Laidan, DOST Region 12 director, said Friday they specifically installed

gram, prospective farms could avail of grants of as much as Php150,000 to cover for its processing costs. The fees for organic certification, which are renewed annually, depend on the type of crop and hectarage or area covered by the farm. Clustered farms or groups may also seek certification and the fees could reach as much as Php300,000 as in the case of Don Bosco. Vilbar said they are continually evaluating other organic farms in the region for possible inclusion into the

certification subsidy program. “We’re targeting to certify more organic farms in the next three years,” she said. Of the seven certified organic farms in Region 12, three have already been exporting their products to various markets abroad. These are organic banana producer Tupi-Balangon Growers Association based in Tupi, South Cotabato; organic premium rice producer Don Bosco of M’lang, North Cotabato; and organic coco sugar processor TreeLife of Carmen, North Cotabato. (PNA)

“This is an early gift to the beneficiaries to make them feel the provincial government’s genuine love and care especially this Yuletide season”, she said. Guillaran also pointed out that the PSWDO had earlier coordinated with the respective local government units and came up with the list of beneficiaries identified by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, with the help of barangay officials. The coordination also included the repacking, hauling and handling of rice for smooth distribution. The relief assistance is also part of the entire outreach program of the provincial government slated for villages before the end of the year.

The other activities include free eye checkup and eyeglass for senior citizens, free medical-dental checkup and gift-giving to children (Pamaskong Handog). “The distribution of rice bags are being done systematically with the presence of village officials”, said Marchita Capilitan, the focal person of PSWDO in Cotabato. Many of the beneficiaries were severely affected by the onslaught of the El Nino phenomemon that hit the province last year, Capilitan added. Last month, the provincial government also provided rice assistance to families affected by flash floods and clan wars or “rido” in the province. (Jimmy Sta. Cruz, PGO Media Center)

likely to lead to feelings of depression than if those social comparisons happen in the real world. According to a review of existing research, Facebook’s check-in culture factors into our habit of comparing our lives with others, leading to “rumination” or overthinking. But researchers point out that a lot depends on the frequency, quality and type of online social networking, as well

as important factors, such as gender and personality type. According to the study, women, along with those who experience neuroses, have increased chances of becoming depressed. On the other hand, those who do not accept former romantic partners as Facebook friends, and who make less negative social comparisons or negative status updates, are less prone to depression. (PNA)

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the early warning devices in critical waterways and communities that are considered as highly vulnerable to flooding. She said the installed devices include automated rain gauges (ARGs) and water level monitoring systems (WLMS). “This is part of our continuing efforts to enhance real-time weather monitoring and help prevent potential disasters in our communities,” she said. Laidan said the hydromet devices, which were installed in coordination with the local government units, mainly provide

real-time data to communities that are considered as high risk to flooding, landslide, storm surge and other weather-related disasters. She said the generated data could give early warning to residents and responders for looming disasters. In the last five years, DOST12 already installed a total of 86 hydromet devices within the regions four provinces and five cities under the Project Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards or Project NOAH. (PNA)

300 ft. It took rescuers who rushed to the accident scene more than five hours to retrieve the body of the driver who was pinned to death in the driver’s seat. The four-year-old boy suffered a broken arm while the mother injured her foot. The

other two suffered injuries when they were pinned in the front seat of the truck. The passengers hitchedhiked from Libangan, North Cotabato to Cagayan de Oro City and planned to take another Butuan-bound passenger bus upon arriving in Puerto here, the police said. (PNA)

cially on the conduct of random and mobile checkpoints. Alegre, who used to work in the media industry, said that an effective way to combat the negative impact of alert levels and travel bans was to “put in more positive news.” “If you give us two or three negative news we’ll give you twelve positive news,” he said, referring to the steady increase of tourist arrivals in the country. He also expressed confidence that the full alert status will not affect the number of

tourists visiting the country as the holiday season as the perfect time to visit the Philippines. “Christmas time is such a fantastic time in the Philippines. (Tourists) have already booked (tickets.) They’re going to be with their loved ones. What more security can you ask for when you’re with your loved ones?” he added. He also reassured that Philippine law enforcement authorities and security forces are on top of the country’s peace and order situation. (PNA)

PHP11.362.52 billion. According to Lawyer Danilo G. Ballena, Jr., chief of staff of current MICP Collector Vincent Philip Maronilla, the excess in the revenue collection for November 2016 can be attributed to the positive outlook of the BoC chief and the increase of volume of imports in the port brought about by the twin holidays, namely, the Christmas season and the Chinese New Year holidays. “We are targeting to improve more on our revenue collection performance to sup-

port Commissioner Faeldon’s revenue collection efforts from today towards the future,” he said. For his part, the BoC chief cited the constant consultation with the country’s 11,000 importers, the general public, and social media, on some strategic cooperation to boost government’s efforts to curb corruption and smuggling for the greater purpose of correctly collecting duties and taxes that are earmarked to fund government development programs and projects. (PNA)

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Chimes and Luxe Asia shows that there is a right pot of face cream or tube of rouge at the end of the rainbow at their Beauty Discovery.

Chimes Beauty Discovery unmasked

One of the makeup artists onhand to lend their artful touches to the beauty addicts who were eager to be pleased.

FRESH FROM THE SUCCESS OF THEIR FLAGSHIP STORE RELAUNCH, the minds behind Chimes Boutique turned their attention towards feeling and feeding the beauty pulse of its clientele. Upping the ante yet again to introduce a novel pampering experience that was by invitation only, they staged a luxury skincare coup with their event, Beauty Discovery, last November 25 and 26. The country’s top ranks of beauty brands Shiseido and Elizabeth Arden were present with their roster of therapists and makeup artists to translate the unique beauty philosophies of each to everyone who stepped into Marco Polo Davao’s Presidential Suite. They trained their looking glasses at each

guest to do what they do best - find the idyllic blend of products to suit each individual’s skin type and persona. As I settled in one of the couches in the receiving area aglow with

The makeup chair awaited ladies with makeovers in mind.

touches of Christmas, I was first asked to select a brand - what was to be my pathway to the experience in store. Listening to those around me, it came as no surprise that object of Asian ardor Shiseido was mostly the preference. I however decided to try out Elizabeth Arden because I wanted to know more beyond its signature Green Tea fragrance. I would later find out that the introduction of the brand at the event alongside the more wide-

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GMA News TV airs Super KBO showcases super docu on the late King fresh movies for December Bhumibol of Thailand

AN EXPLOSIVE CHRISTMAS TREAT AWAITS KAPAMILYA FANS as ABS-CBN’s Super KBO showcases super fresh movies of 2016 for the whole month of December.

Love wins for the first batch of offerings this weekend as the boxoffice hit “The Third Party” top billed by Angel Locsin, Sam Milby, and Zanjoe Marudo airs for the first time on TV and mobile on ABS-CBN’s Super KBO right after it premiered in cinemas last October. In the “The Third Party,” exlovers Andi (Angel) and Max (Sam) find ways to rebuild their friendship. But their attempt to connect becomes challenging as Christian (Zanjoe), a gay oncologist adds color to Max’s life. On Super KBO, more Filipino families can easily enjoy watching fresh from the cinema local films as content is shown on various platforms including ABS-CBN TVplus, SKY Cable, and ABSCBNmobile as the Kapamilya network transitions into an agile digital company. Another movie with a queer theme that will be shown on Super KBO this weekend is “That Thing Called Tanga Na” starring Billy Crawford, Kean Cipriano,

Eric Quizon, Martin Escudero, and Angeline Quinto a comedy film on four gays who represent different issues encountered by the queer community. Horror films Magnum Muslim .357,” “Wolfcop,” “Silent Hill,” and “Pridyider” together with a “PBB” catch-up marathon and Myx will complete the weekend bonding of families. To subscribe on Super KBO via ABS-CBN TVplus, text SUPERKBO99 T3P <TVplus Box ID> to 2131 using an ABS-CBNmobile SIM. To watch online

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ON MONDAY GMA News TV airs “King Bhumibol of Thailand, The People’s King”, a documentary produced by JKN Global Media on the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. If the death of Thailand’s longest reigning monarch is any indication, there will never be another ruler like King Bhumibol Adulyadej—a man loved by all. The universal respect and love for King Bhumibol by his people is a phenomenon almost unequalled anywhere else in the world today. In the documentary, viewers can take a peek into the life of King Bhumibol. Born in the United States, educated in Switzerland, and forced to rule after a series of family tragedies—the bespectacled young man ascended to the greatness that was his destiny and ushered his nation into the new century. But who is this man they know as King, the longest reigning monarch in the world, and how has he managed to maintain the respect and adoration of his subjects throughout his reign? “King Bumibol of Thailand, the People’s King” airs on Monday (December 5), 10:30 a.m. on GMA News TV.

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shared so I took along my dear friend Jazzie Cruz. As our hands were both lathered in creams, we were informed that we would shortly be led upstairs to the second level of the suite for our facials. Though we arrived fairly

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early in the morning, the suite was filling up pretty quickly. We had gone on the second day of the event and this presumably was partly due to the excellent feedback from guests of Day 1. The next phase of our Beauty Discovery involved being deftly massaged and plied with what I can only describe as the whole nine yards in skincare. Toner, boosters, creams - Elizabeth Arden’s revolutionary antiaging Ceramide serum and Prevage eye cream included - and more were expertly applied by my therapist who was flown in from Manila. She gave me many useful nuggets of information such as the need to change skincare products after a period of time to ensure its potent effect on the skin, the state of my own skin (good for my age, she said) and stressed the need for sun protection. I would have gladly gone home satisfied at that point to let my skin breathe but the good people there had more things in store. Since they aimed to give a complete beauty experience, they couldn’t very well let us rejoin the outside world without looking presentable. It was time for our makeovers. With

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Skilled therapists started off clients with hand massages using luxuriant creams from Shiseido and Elizabeth Arden. the whispered hint that we called it a day. seriously. It was fun to exI just wanted a daytime I am by no means an plore new products and look, subtle coverage and experimental beauty treatments in this makeshimmer with Elizabeth junkie. I already have an shift lair away from the Arden’s line of cosmetics existing skincare regimen sometimes intrusive and was delivered. The Arden and am an utter conser- rushed countenance of brand is as classic as you vative when it comes to visiting a public beauty can get but I heard some dabbing new products on counter. We can only inside information about my face. However, I still hope that this only the its recent acquisition of a found this Beauty Discov- beginning of how Chimes very popular cosmetics gi- ery experience exhilarat- and the brands they carry ant so fans should expect ing. So many new things show Davao more and some very exciting things. are being developed to more how good they are at Jazzie was undoubtedly help women preserve their spoiling us rotten. happy with her treatment skin’s health and enhance Discover Shiseido & with the people at Shi- their looks and these two Elizabeth Arden at the seido and it showed in her brands that Chimes Bou- Ground Floor of Chimes glowing skin and fresh tique chose to highlight Boutique, Sales Street, makeup. Both beautified, certainly took their beauty Davao City.

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Alsons Dev launches model unit in Alabel A

LSONS Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev), a leading real estate developer in Davao, launched last Friday its model unit for Molave Homes Alabel, its very first venture of outside of Davao City. An eight-hectare socialized housing project located in Brgy. Maribulan, Alabel, Sarangani Province, Molave Homes Alabel, aims to address the need for decent, affordable housing in Alabel and General Santos City. “Every person has the right to live with dignity in the comfort of one’s own home regardless of economic status. Through Molave Homes, the constituents of Alabel and the neighboring municipalities now have an opportunity to have a home that they can

proudly call their own,” said Alsons Dev Vice President and General Manager Eric de la Costa. The inauguration of the model unit led by Sarangani Gov. Steve Solon, Former Sarangani Gov. Miguel Dominguez with Councilors Joel Aton and Jimmy Catulong, and Alsons Dev Vice President and General Manager Eric de la Costa. In attendance were executives of Alsons Dev, as well as local brokers and agents, who came with their prospects. The dressed up model unit was designed to inspire and demonstrate how to maximize the 27-square-meter floor area and the 80-square-meter lot. “We wanted to show that even a small house can be shaped into a beautiful and comfort-

able living space for your family. We carefully planned the model unit to demonstrate the efficient use of space, not just in the house, but also the spa-

cious lot, which was laid out to provide sufficient room for a vegetable garden, or a garage, or for you to later expand your home as your family grows,”

Facebook has made life more exciting and meaningful for a majority of its more than 1 billion members? The easyto-use online platform helps its members promptly find information on any topic and stay updated on what’s going on in the lives of people they

know. However, that last point could also be a con, researchers claim. To determine the risk to psychological health posed by heavy social media participation, David Baker and Dr. Guillermo Perez Algorta from Lancaster University looked

into a vast number of studies on the issue, from 14 countries and 35,000 participants, aged between 15 and 88. Researchers came to the upsetting conclusion that comparing oneself with others on Facebook is more

explained de la Costa. Alsons Dev has a proven track record for quality and long term value in Davao spanning 50 years. Its third

and newest residential brand, Molave Homes, aims to cater to the underserved sector of minimum wage earners and informal business owners.

Study: Heavy facebook use can lead to depression DCWD initiates tree planting AVING examined existing research on links between depression and active use of social networks, experts have concluded that Facebook has a negative impact on psychological health. Who would doubt that

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11th Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City

NATIONAL HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION (NHMFC) Mortgagee,

X--------------------------------------------X NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) against the mortgagor GLORIA DADISON CATBAGAN married to EFREN MANUEL A. CATBAGAN, with postal address at LA VERNA HILLS LOT 4 BLK. 13 BO. PAMPANGA, Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of OCTOBER 22, 2016 amounted to TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE PESOS and 52/100 (Php 2,501,183.52) Philippine Currency, inclusive of principal due,interest, penalty and other charges plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of Regional Trial Court, Davao City; the undersigned will sell at public auction on JANUARY 12, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland ,Davao City to the highest bidder for Cash or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property together with all the improvements thereon, to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-208248 “A parcel of land of the consolidation-subdivision project (lot 4, BLK. 13, of the consolidation-subdivision plan Pcs-11-001299, being a portion of lots 1-A (LRC) Psd-153577 & E., Psd-11-004314) situated in the Barangay of Mamay,Cabantian , City of Davao, Island of Mindanao xxx. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE (135) SQUARE METERS, more or less xxx.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the abovestated time and date. That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on FEBRUARY 9, 2017 without further notice.

Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the titles herein described real property/ies and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Davao City, Philippines, NOVEMBER 28, 2016.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROV’L SHERIFF: (SGD.) ALBERT C, ABEJARON Sheriff IV

Noted by:

(SGD) ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER Clerk of Court V & OIC Clerk of Cout & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff (Edge 12/5,12,19)

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11th Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF Davao City

EJF-REM CASE NO. 16, 115-16

-versusGLORIA DADISON CATBAGAN married to EFREN MANUEL A, CATBAGAN Mortgagor/s.

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NATIONAL HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION Mortgagee,

EJF-REM CASE NO. 16,125-16

-versusROWENA PAGHUBASAN PADOGDOG, married to, SOFRONIO L. PADOGDOG Mortgagor/s.

X--------------------------------------------X NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed the above mentioned mortgagee against ROWENA PAGHUBASAN PADOGDOG,married to SOFRONIO L. PADOGDOG, with postal address at Jade Valley homes Lot 18 Blk. 16 Ph. 4 Brgy. Tigatto, Buhangin, Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of 10/16/2016 amounted to P 2,489,038.15 Philippine Currency, plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of Regional Trial Court, Davao City; the undersigned will sell at public auction on JANUARY 12, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland ,Davao City to the highest bidder for Cash or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property together with all the improvements thereon, to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-216374

“A parcel of land xxx (Lot 18, Blk. 16 xxx Pcs -11001543 , xxx) situated in the Barangay of Tigatto, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao xxx. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR (184) SQUARE METERS, more or less xxx.”

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date. That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on February 09, 2017 without further notice.

Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the titles herein described real property/ies and the encumbrances thereon , if any there be. Davao City, Philippines, November 25, 2016.

Noted by:

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROV’L SHERIFF: (SGD.) ROBERT M. MEDIALDEA Sheriff IV

(SGD) ATTY FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER. Clerk of Court V & OIC- Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff ( Edge- 12/5,12,19)

and livelihood project

HIRTY one selected Davao City Water District employees took part in the second batch of this year’s tree planting activity held last November 18 in Sitio Kidale, Brgy. Tambobong, Baguio District as part of Davao City’s Water Consciousness Month celebration. The first batch was conducted on June 24 during the Environment Month Celebration. A total of 150 Malobago seedlings were weeded, holed, and planted by the participants along the Tamugan riverbank. Before the planting proper, environmental analyst Anji Laura Grecia and forester Elven Apor of the Environment and Watershed Protection Division (EWPD) oriented the participants on how to properly plant the seedlings to ensure higher survival rate. Said annual activity aimed to raise environmental awareness among employees and

expose them to the watershed rehabilitation efforts of the water utility. In a separate undertaking, DCWD also organized its annual livelihood distribution activity which took place last November 25 and 26 in Sitio Subsub and Sitio Balacan also in Brgy. Tambobong. A total of 1,000 Cacao seedlings were given to 19 partner People’s Organization (PO) members in non-tillage upland areas. By rendering livelihood assistance to DCWD’s partner PO’s, lending of non-tillage land in the uplands to private agencies can be minimized. The activity areas are among the many project sites of DCWD in Mt. Tipolog-Tamugan Watershed for its environment and watershed protection program. Said program rehabilitates and protects the major water sources in the city to ensure water supply sustainability.

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Aeon Towers rises to 30 floors By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO

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ONCRETING of the 30th floor has been completed leaving only the remaining three levels of the highly-anticipated Aeon Towers residential-commercial building project. The view at the 30th already a picture to behold. “It’s amazing we have gone this far and so close to finishing,” said one of the construction engineers working on the 33-level

skyscraper developed by FTC Group of Companies. By the end of the year, the building is set for topping off. With 30 floors completed, the construction team is down to the last three levels of Mindanao’s next tallest skyscraper. The company hopes to fast track the turnover of the project and possibly move on to a next tower project of the fledgling

Davao-based real estate firm. The 4,574-square meter condo has every luxury and convenience homebuyers would find in a suburban home with select, elegant fixtures. From the view of Aeon Towers’ residential units, one is treated to the best panoramic views of Davao City—the island view on one side facing Island Garden City of Samal and the

Davao Gulf, and the city view on the other side with the vast expanse of Davao and Mt. Apo in the horizon. Designed by Syndicated Architects Far East Associates with Ian Campbell and Associates as project and construction manager, the condominium has been tastefully decorated in a sophisticated but comfortable and convenient style. Set for topping off on December and completion

by 2017, the condo has been laid out in a rounded edged shape around the building’s core to maximize its views of the south, west and north sides of the city. Most of the residential units have been sold out with just a few left in the inventory. The top floors of the futuristic building are the premium residential units and the skydeck infinity pool and offices.

FTC Group of Companies president and CEO Ian Y. Cruz said the project is a product of “extensive research on the best residential condominiums in the market and producing an amalgam of their finest features.” “It’s a project we are truly proud of,” Cruz said of the iconic tower that is soon to become a symbol of Davao City’s real estate boom.

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BMV LAW GOLFEST. (Left photo) Team Crocs (Cool Rabid Outlandish Caring Sportsmen) composed of (l-r) Bobby Go, Ramon Cua, Dr. Ed Guevarra, Rinald Lu, Rod Sy and Chin-Chin Lim. (Right photo) BMV Managing Partner Atty. Ed Batacan, Mike Planas, and Jon Bocaling.

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Asian Freestyle Football at SM Lanang Dec. 10

Batacan leads 3rd BMV Invitational Golf winners By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO

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F there is homecourt advantage in basketball, there’s host advantage in golf. Lawyer-host Ed Batacan proved that on Saturday as he fired a gross 80 and won the Class A gross title via countback over Eugene Chiong to lead the winners of the 3rd Batacan, Montejo and Vicencio (BMV) Law Firm Invitational Golf Tournament at the Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and

Country Club. Joining Batacan, managing partner of BMV Law Firm, and Chiong at the podium for Class A are Chin Chin Lim who finished gross second runner-up with an 82, net champion Frank Buno (71), net first runner-up Ting Castillo (72 countback) and second runner-up Darius Gloriani (72). Female golfer Lydia Gomez was the biggest winner after she swept the rest of the field

in the overall gross category with her 77. Oscar Laguna won the overall net with a 70. Chito Nocum took Class B gross honors with an 84 followed by Ibrahim Zailon (85 CB) and Rodrigo Sy (85) while Dennis Madrazo took the Class B net title with a 71 on countback over Benny Sulit (71) and Ferdie Pascual (72). Rommel Lee won Class C gross with a 94 followed by Arnold Navales who finished

ahead via countback over Mike Planas at 95. The Class C net plum went to Nonoy Llamas (72) followed by Rick Murray (72) and Mario Lafuente (74). The by-invitation only golf event is drew a total of 120 golfers who played 18 holes of golf following the System 36 Format of scoring. The tournament was held in celebration of the 18th founding anniversary of the BMV Law Firm.

BMV LAWYERS. L-R : Jonathan Tay, Ed Batacan, Angeli Ness Casador, Kristina Tan, Perla Vicencio, Eleanor dela Peña, Norberto ‘Mac’ Sinsona, Paul Montejo, Percy Donalvo, and Kim Taguibao.

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LAYING alone in the second round of the World Challenge, Tiger Woods has gone on a birdie blitz to announce that he can indeed go low again. Woods, who started hot in round one on Friday (AEDT) only to fade out and shoot one over, calmed the nerves on Saturday (AEDT) to look like the Tiger of old. The 40-year-old, 14-time major champion made seven birdies and zero bogeys in a round that seemed to an-

nounce ‘I’m back’. Birdies at the first, sixth and ninth got Woods going, indeed he nearly stuffed the wedge approach on the ninth in the hole for an eagle three, but it was the middle of the back nine where he made his move. He birdied 11 then for the second consecutive day on the par-three 12th he nearly holed out from the tee, before again making birdie on 14 and 15. While the birdies were

great it was the clutch par saves, such a feature of his game during the time he dominated the sport, that were most impressive. He made huge par saves on the par-three eighth and drained a 20-footer on 16 for par. “It feels good,” Woods said. “I had it going, today was different (than yesterday), I turned those two par-fives (nine and 11) into under par today, and that’s four shots

right there and I kept the momentum going and moved myself up the board. “Then those are big par putts to make and I made a couple of them today. The one on 16... this was big, to not drop a shot there.” Woods is in the clubhouse at 6-under, six shots behind breakaway leader J.B Holmes.

HE very best freestyle footballers from all corners of Asia will be coming to Davao City to compete for the title of Asian Freestyle Football Champion 2016 on December 10 at the Fountain Court of the SM Lanang Premier. Freestyle football is recognized globally now as one of the fastest growing sports worldwide, with more that 40 million people watching videos every month and events taking place across 5 continents. The Asian Freestyle Football Championship in Davao City will be the 4th edition of the event that has in previous years been hosted in Hanoi, Vietnam; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Jakarta, Indonesia. The event is governed by the World Freestyle Football Federation and is being delivered in partnership with their representative body in the Philippines; Maharlika Sports. It is being supported by a range of local and International partners including Generation Amazing (the flagship CSR programme of the 2022 FIFA World Cup QatarTM, which uses the power of football to deliver key values around inclusion, health and the envi-

ronment to young people), Smart Communications, SM Lanang Premier, Park Inn Davao, Silk Air and the City of Davao. This is the extreme of football entertainment and now a whole lifestyle that can be enjoyed by anyone. One of the firm favorites to take the title is representing the Philippines – Philip Warren Gertsson is regarded as one of the top 8 athletes in the whole world hopes to make the nation proud. The qualifiers will be held on Friday 9th December at the Fountain Court grounds of SM Lanang Premier from 6pm – 8pm and the finals will be held on Saturday 10th December in the same location from 5pm – 8pm. Entry to the event is completely free, so get there early to ensure a good seat to enjoy all the incredible skills and entertainment. For more information please visit www. asian-f3.org.

RETURNING. Terry Lee of Singapore’s Urban Street Team (UST) Skills School, will be returning to Davao City to conduct a workshop on freestyle football during the 4th Asian Freestyle Football Championships at SMLanang Premier on December 10. Lee was part of the 4-man UST squad brought to Davao City by Bravetower Events in 2011 and conducted clinics at the Davao Crocodile Park and in various schools. Bravetower photo

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