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EARLY BIRDS. A mother struggles as she holds her crying infant son while filling up an enrolment form during the first day of school enrolment yesterday at Sta. Ana National High School Annex along Juan Luna Street in Davao City. Lean Daval Jr.

‘BRING ME THE DRUG LORDS’ Duterte raises bounty for drug lords to P5M By CHARLES RAYMOND A. MAXEY

NLY 48 hours after raising a bounty of P3 million for the capture or killing of a drug lord, President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte is increasing the reward to underscore his seriousness in the fight against illegal drugs. From now on, anybody who kills a drug lord will get a reward of P5 million from Duterte. The Davao City mayor

made the announcement during his One Love, One Nation thanksgiving party at the Crocodile Park Saturday night. The tough-talking Duterte had earlier announced that he is giving a P3 million reward for any police personnel who can get a drug lord, dead or alive. A bounty also awaits anybody who can apprehend dis-

tributorss of illegal drugs and drug pushers. Duterte said he will source the money from the remaining campaign funds he had from the last elections. Meanwhile, Duterte had asked for the resignation of three police generals from Camp Crame. “Do not wait for me to name you in public,” he warned.

EDGEDAVAO Sports Warriors coast through Cavaliers to take 2-0 lead P16

INSIDE EDGE Duterte to big mining firms: Stop destroying Mindanao Pg2 DCWD gives school supplies to Tibungco children Pg11

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THANKSGIVING. President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte, together with his supporters, flashes his signature clenched fist while a song of popular singer Freddie Aguilar is being played during the DU31: One Love, One Nation thanksgiving party at the Davao Crocodile Park over the weekend. Lean Daval Jr.

Duterte to big mining firms: Stop destroying Mindanao

HE days of big mining companies engaged in destructive operations are numbered. President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte said large-scale mining firms which are engaged in operations that cause destruction the environment will have to cease their operations. “They have to stop. They are destroying the soil of the country,” Duterte said during his One Love, One Nation thanksgiving party at the Crocodile Park Saturday. Duterte said he cannot allow the big mining groups to further destroy the environment particularly in Mindanao. Only small-scale mining will be alowed to operate and

that they wll get government assistance through cooperative, according to Duterte. The outgoing Davao City mayor said he will hold the envrionment and natural resources portpolio for the meantime as he is still searching for someone to head the department. Duterte said anybody who will head the deparment must have to impose an iron-hand policy specially on mining. But, he made it clear that big mining companies causing destruction to the environment will have to go. “Big mining people, you shape up. You have to stop,” Duterte said. CHARLES RAYMOND A. MAXEY

2 Mati City cops positive of drugs T By FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA

WO police officers of Mati City police station tested positive of illegal drugs during a surprise random drug test conducted by the Davao Oriental Provincial Police Office on Saturday. The officers were identified as SPO4 Nollo M. Barsaman, a city executive senior police officer and PO2 Jesus Mante Jr., an intelligence operative of the police station. Barsaman and Mante were found positive of methamphetamines based on the

PNP crime laboratory examination results of urine samples taken from them. Illegal drug paraphernalia were also found inside the room of Barsaman which were brought to PNP Crime Laboratory in Tagum City for further examination. Barsaman was immediately placed under arrest for violation of RA 9165 and brought for inquest before the Mati City prosecutor’s office on Monday.

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Massive support, love for Digong in thanksgiving party By CHARLES RAYMOND A. MAXEY

UNDREDS of thousands of people showed up at the thanksgiving party of President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte at the Davao Crocodile Park on Saturday. The scorching summer heat and the sudden downpour late in the night didn’t dampen the spirits of the Dabawenyos and supporters from other areas as they came to party with Duterte. People began trooping to the venue as early as 6 a.m. and filled the Davao Crocodile Park area inside the sprawling Riverfront City complex by early afternoon, but not before going through strict security

measures imposed by law enforcers. Some 6, 000 security personnel from 24 government agencies, including the Presidential Security Group, were deployed at the party venue and the perimeter to secure Duterte and the party-goers. It was a day full of songs and dances as local and celebrity peformers. Jimmy Bondoc and the Team Takbo band formed last October to push for Duterte’s candidacy regaled the crowd with their election-composed tunes. However, celebrity host Vice Ganda was not able to perform after rains interrupt-

ed the party causing technical problems with the audio systems. Vice Ganda later posted on his Twitter account: “Nakakaiyak! di man nakapagpeform dahil sumabog ang kuryente ok lang. Sapat na sa kin nagkita tayo, nagkawayan at nagkamayan. Love you Davao.” But, it was the show of support and love for Duterte which was very evident during the affair dubbed One Love, One Nation. The party came at the height of another hail of criticisms hurled at Duterte over his comments on media killings and whistling at a lady re-

porter during a press briefing in Davao City Thursday night. However, the incoming President is not backing down and threats of boycott by the media following the press conference even angered him. In fact, it was Duterte who ended up boycotting the press last Saturday when he changed the set-up at the venue and disallowed the private media to go near the stage, totally shutting them out of the coverage. The mayor is also shying away from the media as his executive assistant, Christopher “Bong” Go, had announced Duterte will no longer hold press conferences for now.

pieces of iron spikes along the road. This is part of the NPA ploy to ambush any reinforcing government troops,” the statement pointed out. The continuing pursuit operations of the army also resulted to series of armed confrontations against the fleeing NPAs specifically in Barangay Cambaleon, San Isidro, Davao Oriental last May 30. Batchar also belied the claims made Rigoberto Sanchez, spokesperson of the NPA, that the army suffered casual-

ties during the conduct of pursuit operations. “Contrary to this statement, the army did not incur casualties in three consecutive encounters that took place in San Isidro town,” he emphasized. Batchar further disputed the allegations made by Sanchez saying that the army had sabotaged the planned raid of the NPAs to an alleged shabu laboratory in Governor Generoso.

No letup operations vs GovGen raiders: Army By ALEXANDER D. LOPEZ

NTENSIFIED pursuit operations will continue against the armed lawless group (ALG) New People’s Army (NPA) rebels who raided the police station of Governor Generoso in Davao Oriental last May 29, the army’s 10th Infantry (Agila) Division said on Monday. In a statement, 10th ID chief information officer Captain Rhyan Batchar said the army’s leadership in the area had already ordered the “no let up operations” against the said

lawless group. Since the evening of May 29, right after the attack, troopers belonging to 28th Infantry Battalion were already dispatched in the area to clear the national highway leading to Governor Generoso town, Batchar added. “Presence of said ALG was reported at the vicinity of SitioTagamot, Barangay Dawan in Mati City. The troops conducted clearing operation along the national highway and were able to recover forty (40)

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Number of SHS enrollees drop

RAMADAN BEGINS. Muslims perform a prayer (daily afternoon prayer) at a mosque along Quimpo Blvd. during the first day of Ramadan yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

Duterte declines Lucio Tan’s campaign contribution

RESIDENT-ELECT Rodrigo Duterte spoke during his “One Love, One Nation” thanksgiving party Saturday night in Davao City that tycoon Lucio Tan offered a campaign contribution during the last campaign period but he refused to receive it. Duterte recalled that he first had scarce campaign donors as “they thought I could not really make it.” But when his poll survey ratings rose to 18 to 21 percent many had offered to give “but I did not also receive them all like from one of the owners of airplanes,” he added. He then did name Tan, majority owner of the Philippine Airlines, saying that there are only two Filipinos in the country having stake in commercial airline business. “I never received it,” Duterte said, referring to Tan’s money even as he said that his campaign finance officers

had then been receiving from many donors after his ratings soared up. The incoming President did not bare to the mammoth crowd how much did Tan offer. He also said he has yet no knowledge if Tan has been paying well to the government for his airline business like landing fees in airports that are owned by the government. Out from those campaign donations received, which were not returned to the donors as returning them “might embarrass them”, Duterte said that the unspent contributions could yet be enough to be given as reward for 200 druglords of varying categories, “dead or alive”. Duterte said anew and in jest that he would give P5-million reward for those who can have a top druglord dead, and P4.99 million only if the druglord is alive.

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DepEd to realign policies with President’s wishes

HE Department of Education (DepEd) will realign its policies with the policies to be laid down by the new administration under President-elect Rodrugo R. Duterte. This was bared by DepEd 11 spokesman Jenielito “Dodong” Atillo during yesterday’s edition of Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Davao Annex. Atillo said that the policies of the DepEd will never collide with the ones enunciated by incoming President Duterte because DepEd will immediately adjust its existing policies if they are found to be not in accord with the wishes of the new Chief Executive. He reminded reporters that the DepEd secretary is the alter-ego of the President. During his speech on Saturday’s DU31:Thanksgiving party, Duterte said that if

there are 25-30 high school students in a barangay he will build a secondary school for them. Duterte said that the policy will lessen the burden of the students who walk 20 to 30 kilometers a day in order to attend school. Atillo said that with the policy statement of Duterte they in DepEd have to re-align their existing policies that somehow collides with what the President wishes to implement. “Whatever will be the policy direction of the new administration… we will abide by it,” Atillo said. On Saturday, Duterte also said that because of the K-12 program of the government, many students can no longer attend school because of the long distance that they have to walk. FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA

AVAO Association of Catholic Schools (DACS) executive director Jimmie dela Vega confirmed that the number of senior high school (SHS) enrollees in some private schools in Davao for the new school year is below their respective targets. However, Dela Vega said the number of enrollees in most schools are enough to suffice senior high operation for the first time. But, some schools refrain from hiring teachers because of low enrolment rate. “Why would schools hire more teachers if the number of enrollees is not big enough,” Dela Vega told reporters at the sidelines of the Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Davao Annex. There were students from public schools who wanted to

transfer to private SHS schools who were not able to apply for the government’s SHS voucher program, he said. Dela Vega said despite the massive information of the agency, many parents and students missed the May 6 deadline. Under the voucher program, transferring SHS student from public schools are given with monetary assistance depending on the area of location. In Davao City, successful applicants are granted with P20,000 for tuition fees. Data from the Department of Education (DepEd) in Davao Region showed that 10,499 incoming senior high students registered as of October 1 last year, while 52,566 enrolled in public schools. A total of 209 private

are from recognized community schools in Davao del Norte like the learning centers of the Salugpungan Ta Tanu Igkanugon, Atillo said the permit of each school where the indigents are attending cannot be transferred to other areas. These young lumads were forced to stop attending class-

es even before the school year started last year. Hundreds of lumads from different areas and nearby provinces fled to Haran to seek refuge from the alleged militarization in their respective areas. To provide alternative

ried about the security of the schoolchildren because without uniform and ID, it would be difficult to identify outsiders and trouble-makers who might invade the schools. However, the DepEd is committed to implement whatever policies may be issued by the incoming administration under President Rodrigo R. Duterte.

Atillo said that in his desire to prioritize education lf the Filipino children, the new President will soon be closeted with the incoming Education secretary Leonila Briones about the policy direction the department would take and once some decisions are made, the DepEd will enforce them immediately.

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Atillo: Learning system for lumads at Haran not accredited by DepEd By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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N official of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Davao region feared that the tutorial learning system for hundreds of young lumads sheltering inside the Haran refuge center in Davao City could not assist them in moving up to the next grade.

Speaking during this week’s edition of Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Davao Annex, Jenielito “Dodong” Atillo said the learning system facilitated by volunteer teachers in the center for more than a year already is not accredited by the DepEd. Although these teachers

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No uniform-no ID policy tried by DepEd in 2008 By FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA

HE Department of Education (DepEd) had implemented a policy making the wearing of school uniforms and identified (ID) cards by students in the elementary and secondary schools no longer compulsory as early as 2008. Ag the time, DepEd spokesman Jenielito “Dodong” Atillo, wearing of

IDs may be allowed but the cost involved must be shouldered by the administration of the schools, not the parents or the students. Back then, the parents complained that it was a financial burden to do away with uniform because the students had to change and wash clothes very often. Parents were also wor-

LUNHAW AWARDS. IDIS executive director and Lunhaw co-organizer Mary Ann Fuertes (right) announces the introduction of two additional categories in the Lunhaw Awards 2017.These are the outstanding environmental

advocates and barangay or local government environmental initiatives. Fuertes and IDIS media person Lemuel Manalo were among the guests of yesterday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at the Annex of SM City Davao. Lean Daval Jr.

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South Cot allots P28 M for scholarship program T

HE provincial government of South Cotabato has allocated around PHP28 million for the implementation of its flagship Kabugwason Paglaum Scholarship Program (KPSP) in school year 2016-2017. John Earl Wendell Lope, KPSP executive director, said Monday the funds will be utilized for the tuition and miscellaneous fees as well as allowances of around 500 scholars that will be catered by the program this year. He said they have enlisted a total of 136 new scholars for

this school year or batch 12 of its bachelor’s degree program. Two prospective scholars for law and another two for the medicine postgraduate programs are undergoing the assessment process, he said. “Around P25 million of our funding was earmarked for the bachelor’s degree program and P3 million for the postgraduate program,” he told PNA. He said the program received the same funding from provincial government in the previous school year. Lope said the KPSP pres-

ently caters to 370 continuing scholars that are mostly enrolled in state colleges and universities. Four of these are taking law degrees at the Mindanao State University-General Santos and the Sultan Kudarat State University in Tacurong City while two are enrolled at the College of Medicine of the West Visayas State University in Iloilo City. The official said they already had the orientation and signing of the memorandums of agreement with the 136 new scholars.

GenSan ready to implement P23.4-M farm road projects

But he said they will only complete their entry into the scholarship program following their enrolment with their chosen colleges and universities. Some schools will be starting their regular intake this month while others, especially the state colleges and universities, will begin in August, he said. In terms of scholarship benefits, Lope said the scholars will receive the same funding for their tuition and other related fees.

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HE CITY government has started the preparatory works for the implementation of two farmto-market road projects worth around PHP23.4 million funded by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). City Councilor Arturo Cloma, chair of the city council’s committee on public works and infrastructure, said the road projects were among the priority infrastructure in the area that were approved for funding and implementation under the DAR’s Italian Assistance to Agrarian Reform Community Development Support Programme (IARCDSP). He said the projects, which spans a combined 1.568 kilometers, will cover agricultural production areas in Barangays San Jose and Tinagacan here. “Fifty percent of the project will be funded by the IARCDSP and the remaining 50 percent by local government’s counterpart,” he said. Cloma has sponsored separate resolutions recommending the approval of the plans and specifications of the two projects. A project briefer said

the first project will cost PHP11.812 million and will cover 0.628 kilometers from sitios Undok and Blagan in Barangay San Jose. The second project stretches 0.940 kilometers from puroks 8 to 20 in Barangay Tinagacan and will cost PHP11.682 million. It said the projects will involve the upgrading and concreting of the two vital farmto-market roads. DAR had chosen the city as among the beneficiaries of the IARCDSP, which is funded by a soft loan of PHP1.57 billion and a technical grant of PHP81.03 million from the Italian government. The program, which started in February 2013, mainly benefits farmers, fisher folks, and indigenous people in this city and the provinces of Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Sarangani and Cotabato. This joint poverty alleviation program is part of the European Union’s efforts to strengthen the peace efforts of the national government with the Moro National Liberation Front and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. (PNA)

DOLE-12 all set for ID job fair

ONE LOVE. ONE NATION. A party-goer waves the Philippine Flag at the “One Love. One Nation” thanksgiving party on June 4, 2016 at the Crocodile Park in Davao City to celebrate the victory of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, the first Mindanawon to become President. MindaNews photo by TOTO LOZANO

Red tide alert up in 2 Samar bays T

HE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) warned that all types of shellfish taken from Cambatutay Bay and Irong Irong Bay in Samar province are positive of red tide contamination. According to latest local red tide advisory, red tide toxins found in the seawaters of two bays are beyond the regulatory limit. “All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gath-

ered from these areas are not safe for human consumption,” said BFAR regional director Juan D. Albaladejo. “Thus, the public is advised to refrain from eating, harvesting, marketing, and buying shellfishes and Acetes especially from Irong-irong Bay and Cambatutay Bay until such time that the shellfish toxicity level has gone down below the regulatory level,” he added. The prolonged sunny

weather since early this year, followed by sudden heavy rainfall in the past few weeks triggered the red tide bloom due to discharge of waste water from mountains and residential areas, according to BFAR. Albaladejo has expressed concern that that red tide toxins may spread to nearby Cambatutay Bay, Maqueda Bay, and Calbayog City waters. These areas have histories of red tide contamina-

tions. Irong-Irong Bay, one of the collecting areas for mussel in Samar, drains its water to nearby Cambatutay Bay, which is close Calbayog City waters. Fish, squid, shrimp and crab are safe to eat “provided that they are fresh and washed thoroughly and internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking,” according to BFAR. (PNA)

despite there is marked reduction in hospital admissions due to AGE has been notice since the declaration the outbreak on April 25. Agbulos said that the admissions for May are eight percent lower than that in April. However, Agbulos said that based on the five-year review of admitted AGE cases from six hospitals in the city

showed that the number of admission are still above the epidemic threshold. He said with water rationing still in effect with water interruption extending up to 48 hours in some barangays, advocating good hygiene and sanitation practices among residents particularly highlighting importance of hand washing and washing of fruits and vegetables and water dis-

infection is a great challenge. “Water scarcity results in poor sanitation and much of the population can be exposed to potentially contaminated water,” Agbulos said, adding that the issue must be a collaborative effort for both public and private sectors and the community. The City Health Office together with Zamboanga City Water District and other agen-

Acute gastroenteritis cases in Zambo go down in May

HE CITY Health Office together with other health agencies are continuously intensifying surveillance and health advocacies focusing on preventive measures of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) to include hygiene promotion and sanitation practices in this city. Dr. Rodelin Agbulos, city health officer, said efforts on preventive measures continue

EARLY 3,000 job openings will be at stake in the 2016 Independence Day or Kalayaan Job Fair organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Region 12. Albert Gutib, DOLE Region 12 director, said Monday they are all set for the annual job fair, which is slated on Friday, June 10, at the KCC Mall of Marbel in nearby Koronadal City in South Cotabato. He said a total of 26 overseas employment agencies and local companies have so far confirmed to join the activity. “We have so far completed our preparations and the pre-registration of the applicants is now ongoing,” he said in a statement. Citing their records, he said a total of 2,753 local and overseas job vacancies will be up for grabs during the job fair, which will mainly cater to residents of Region 12. Also known as Soccsksargen, the region comprises the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and North Cotabato, and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Tacurong, Kidap-

cies concerned convened last week for a Safe Water Task Force Strategic Planning to come up with strategies on information, education and communication materials to help boost the advocacy measures. The Research Institute for

awan and Cotabato. Gutib urged interested job applicants to properly prepare the required documents, specifically their application letter, resume and other credentials. He said the top local job vacancies are for grocery service crew/sales assistant; cashier and checker for counter/warehouse/delivery; call center agents; bagger and service crew of food establishments; sales clerk; sales representative or field sales staff; clerk encoder; delivery man, helper and dispatcher; and wholesale picker. For overseas placement, he said the available jobs include drivers for trucks, buses and trailers; staff nurse and general staff nurse; bus and truck maintenance technicians; waiters/service crew; electricians; carpenters; heavy equipment operators; cooks; laborers; housekeepers; electrical engineers; building electricians; civil engineers; mechanical engineers; laboratory technicians; masons; and plumbers. Gutib advised job applicants to pre-register with the Public Employment Service Offices or PESOs in their area for the job fair. (PNA)

Tropical Medicine (RITM) of DOH said that rotavirus was the main cause in the surge of AGE cases recorded in this city. The DOH added that the main contaminant of the rotavirus was the drinking water of the patients. (PNA)

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EcoWaste warns public vs China-made products

COWASTE warned the public against buying and using household insect killers and sticky rodent traps that have not undergone official safety and efficacy evaluation. The EcoWaste Coalition issued the warning made by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) last May 26 after the group found 10 aerosol insecticides and 11 mouse and rat glue traps -- unregistered and “made in China” -- that are sold by retailers in Divisoria and Quiapo, Manila. To support the FDA’s latest move to rid the market of unregistered household pesticides, the group conducted its own market monitoring on June 1 and reported its findings to the FDA on June 2. “Smuggled ‘made in China’ aerosol insect killers and adhesive rat traps are all over the bargain streets and malls in Quiapo and Divisoria,” said Thony Dizon, EcoWaste Coalition’s Project Protect coordinator. “Consumers are lured into buying these contraband products because of their affordability, attractive packaging and claims of being non-toxic and safe,” he added The aerosol insecticides, which are packaged in colorful and tall 750 ml canisters, are sold from PHP75 to

PHP80 each, while the rat traps are sold from PHP20 to PHP40 each. “Consumers should be cautious in patronizing these products as they have not undergone the required registration with the FDA,” Dizon said. FDA Advisory No. 2016047 warned: “These products have not been evaluated by the FDA to ensure their safety and efficacy. Such products are harmful, toxic and may pose imminent danger to human and animal health.” “Counterfeit products may have less active ingredients than the original version or they may contain low quality or possibly more toxic active ingredients,” the FDA warned. Through the said advisory, the FDA advised the public not to purchase and use Angel/King Ma and Jin Ma aerosol insecticides; Ba Ma, Bao Ma and Jin Ma mosquito coils; Colarato, Green Leaf and Mouse glue traps; and Happy Dear Pearl naphthalene balls. “The manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, sale, offer for sale, transportation, promotion and/or advertisement of these products are in direct violation of Republic Act 9711 (the Food and Drugs Administration Act of 2009),” the agency said.

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SCHOOL OPENING UPDATES. Department of Education (DepEd) 11 information officer Dodong Atillo gives updates on the preparation for the upcoming opening of classes especially that the agency is expecting an

increase of students in the public schools. Atillo graced yesterday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at the Annex of SM City Davao. Lean Daval Jr.

Davao envi group lauds Rody’s stand on mining By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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NVIRONMENTAL advocate Interface Development Interventions (IDIS) lauded President-elect Rodrigo R. Dute-

rte’s recent pronouncement on stopping large mining operations, with a special focus on Surigao del Norte and the rest of Mindanao. “We’re happy on this new development because it is what the Davao City Sustainable Movement is pushing for,” said Mary Ann Fuertes, IDIS executive director, during yesterday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Davao Annex. IDIS, composed of different environmental groups in the city, recently submitted to the Davao City mayor an 8-point environmental agenda which can serve as the yardstick of the incoming administration on crafting policies and pro-

grams. Under the agenda, Duterte was urged to review and abolish the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.It also stated that the President Duterte should focus on implementing policies on increasing of green spaces in urban areas and conduct assessment of the implementation of the National Greening Program. Fuentes said the existing mining law should be studied and scrapped because it contains “unfair conditions” which are detrimental to the host communities of the mining operations. She added that surrounding villages around mining operations fall victims of environmental, so-

cial, psychological damages brought by the activity. The tough-talking Duterte directed his ire at mostly Manila-based large mining companies which, he said, were responsible in the desucn of the environment. Duterte aired the warning during the thanksgiving party at the ground of Crocodile Park in Davao City last Saturday. Duterte even dared mining people to “shape up” during the activity which garnered applause from the more 350,000 attending crowd. “You’re spoiling the land. You’re destroying the Mindanao,” he said. “You have to stop.”

shouldering the medical bills. Through the coordination of the Philippine Labor Office (POLO) and OWWA, Baylon was safely transported to Manila and was given immediate medical attention. The OWWA made arrangements with the Philippine Airforce for use of C-130 to transport the OFW to Davao City. On board, she was taken care of by Dr. Jose Tomas Octavio of OWWA Manila and POLO Honkong nurse Joszua Villa. Ms Baylon arrived at 7:45 pm at the old Davao Airport was was immediately brought to her residence at Malagamot, Panacan with the assistance of Emergency Medical Technicians of 911. OFW Baylon was deployed in September 2015 through a licensed recruitment agency.

Ms Monalisa Baylon-Famular, sister of the sick OFW, was all praises for OWWA, POLO Hong Kong and the Davao 911 team or facilitating the immediate and safe repatriation of her sister. “We really thank OWWA and all those who extended support for our sister. Without you. We will not be able to see and touch our sister again,” Monalisa tearfully said. “We believe in the power of God and in miracle. Though we are told that the case of our sister is hopeless, we will not give up and we will do everything possible for her recovery,” she said. As an active OWWA member, Baylon can avail herself of disability benefit once the requirements are complied with by member of her family.

OWWA, DOLE assist sick maid from Hong Kong

HE Davao City-based Overseas Workers Welfare Administration regional welfare office provided airport assistance to Carmelita C. Baylon, 51-year-old household service worker who arrived in the Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao in a stretcher from Hong Kong last June 1. Baylon was in critical condition after falling from the balcony of her employer’s flat in Shatin, Hong Kong last October 22, 2015. According to reports she was found unconscious by neighbors who rushed her to the Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatin. She was diagnosed with traumatic Subarachnoid hemorrhage and contusion in her brain, pneumothorax and several fractures. Carmelita was confined in the Shatin hospital for six months, with her employer

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BOI to confirm participating car makers in CARS Program

HE Board of Investments (BOI) is expected to confirm its approval and announce the participating car makers under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program. The confirmation of approval of participating car makers is set during the BOI Board of Directors’ meeting on Wednesday. Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) enrolled the manufacturing of hatchback and sedan Mirage for the CARS Program while Toyota Motors Philippines (TMP) enrolled the production of Vios for the program. MMPC and TMP will file their registration for the CARS Program after the confirmation of BOI’s Board. BOI has opened the enrolment for the CARS Program

incentives on Jan. 15. Last year, President Benigno S. Aquino III signed the Executive Order No. 182 which rolled out the CARS Program in order to boost local assembly of completely knocked down (CKD) units. Under the CARS Program, a participating car maker is required to produce and sell at least 200,000 units of the enrolled four-wheeled motor vehicle model for a period of six years. The government is allotting some PHP27 billion (USD600 million) for six years to support the production of three car models. While stimulating the growth of the local auto industry, the government projects to attract USD1.2 billion worth of investments and generate 200,000 new jobs in the auto sector. (PNA)

Nestle, Alibaba bare partnership upgrade

ESTLE and Alibaba announced plans Sunday to upgrade their partnership. The world’s largest food retailer will launch its biggest e-commerce campaign ever with its diverse products, spanning 30 brands from coffee to baby formula, being sold on Alibaba’s expansive e-commerce platforms such as Tmall. “Our partnership with Alibaba is all about the consumer. What is so exciting about China as a market is not only its size or population, but that Chinese consumers are a step ahead of consumers in other markets in the digital way they consume,” Wan Ling Martello, executive vice president with Nestle overseeing the Asian, Oceanian and African markets, told a press conference scheduled to mark the company’s 150-year anniversary. China is the right place to start Nestle’s next 150-year growth story as Chinese consumers have a more developed

understanding and are quicker to adopt new consumption technologies than their global peers and have great passion for innovation, she added. China’s consumption pattern and manner have evolved fast and consumption is becoming increasingly digital with more young consumers choosing to shop online, said Zhang Yong, Alibaba CEO. The volume of online purchases surged by more than 12 times from January 2011-April 2016 in China, while per capita consumption grew by 27 percent, according to a joint report released by Alibaba’s financial services platform Ant Financial and a private economics research institute. Nestle strengthened its global capabilities in e-commerce by signing a strategic cooperation partnership with Alibaba in late 2015 to increase its online sales and build its brands. In 2015, half of Nestle’s sales in China were online. (PNA/Xinhua)

LTFRB sets gender-sensitive public transport module

OP officials of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) began a three-day meeting on Sunday to discuss enhancements to a proposed module meant to make public transport more gender-sensitive. The proposed module is called Gender-Sensitized Driver’s Training Module which will be used by public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers. LTFRB member Atty. Ariel Inton said the proposed module is will contain concerns on road safety and clarify the Board’s existing and proposed policies.

It will also educate PUV drivers on subjects tackled in the Board’s Driver’s Academy such as traffic rules, courtesy, etiquette, among others. Inton said that the threeday meeting in Palawan will run until Tuesday, June 7. Data from the LTFRB Public Assistance and Complaints Desk Annual Report from 2014 to 2015 showed that there had been a 43.03 percent increase in the number of complaints against erring PUV drivers from 4,855 in 2014 to 6,944 in 2015. Most of these complaints were on rude behavior, fare overcharging and reckless driving. (PNA)

WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOR. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 11 officer Melanie Jadulang (second from right) announces the commemoration of World Day Against Child Labour with the theme End Child Labour in Supply Chain on June 12. Jadulang was joined by fellow labor and employment officer Kriztja Marie Labrador (rightmost)

Jaziel M. Sinadjan (third from right) and Romelyn Cabanes (third from left) of Davao Organization of Youth Against Child Trafficking (DOYouACT), Bernardo Mondragon (second from left) of ACT for Children and Floriemae Tacang of Kaugmaon in yesterday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at the Annex of SM City Davao. Lean Daval Jr.

98,000 migrant workers come from Davao Region National Migrant Workers’ Day observed today

By ANTONIO M. AJERO

TOTAL of 97,958 migrant workers working in at least a dozen countries abroad come from the five provinces of the Davao Region, according to Eduardo E. Bellido, regional director of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration in Region 11. Bellido briefed Davao reporters of the situation among overseas workers during the Kapihan sa NCCC hosted by the regional office of the Philippine Information Agency last Friday as part of the celebration of National Migrant Workers’ Day today. The OWWA official said 66 percent (64,885) of the migrant workers categorized as “land-based,” “sea-based “ and “not stated” are coming from Davao del Sur and Davao City. This is followed by Davao del Norte with 18,509 migrant workers, Davao Oriental with

7,655, Compostela Valley with 6,901 and Davao Occidental with eight. Of these overseas Filipino workers, 61,990 are females and only 35,968 are males. Bellido said the workers are distributed in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Hongkong, Singapore, Qatar, Malaysia, Canada, Brunei, Thailand, Bahrain, Jordan and Oman in that order. He said these migrant laborers are working as household service workers, nurses, engineers, salespeople, technicians, seamen, waiters and waitresses, managers, supervisors, teachers, drivers and cleaners in the countries where they are deployed. The OWWA works for the protection and promotion of the well-being of all OFWs and members of their families in jobsites abroad at home in the

Philippines. The agency has a twin mandate of delivering useful welfare services and benefits and ensuring capital build-up and fund viability. With a membership fee of US$25, an OFW is entitled to the following benefits and services: social benefits such as disability and dismemberment benefits up to maximum of P100,000 for accident-related injuries, death benefits of P100,000 for natural cause, P200,000 fo accidental cause, and burial benefit of P20,000; educational and training assistance ; wrokers welfare assistance program; social services and family welfare services; an reintegration program. Detailed information on how members can avail themselves of the benefits are available in OWWA’s 17 regional welfare offices all over the country. Bellido told reporters.

With the theme “Salamat OFW, Saludo Kami Sa Inyo,” the center of today’s various activities in observance of National Migrant Workers’ Day will be the Kadaywan Hall of the NCCC Mall in Matina, Davao City. After a Regional OFW Congress to present the OFW Agenda for 2016-2022, activities will be held featuring a speech by Bellido, inspirational remarks by City Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes, Davao City Council chairperson for migrant affairs, DOLE message by Region Director Joffrey M. Suyao of the Department of Labor and Employment, awarding of outstanding scholars, awarding for outstanding achievement (OFW Family Circle) and awarding for outstanding achievement in entrepreneurship.

HE Asean Business Advisory Council - Philippines (ABAC - Philippines) is inviting large and small enterprises, young entrepreneurs, and women entrepreneurs to compete in the 2016 Asean Business Awards to gain competitive advantage for their products and services. Issuing the invitation yesterday, ABAC – Philippines said just being presented as finalists for 21 ABAC awards is already a boost to companies aiming to position, communicate, develop and leverage their brands across Asean markets.

Finalists will make presentations before influential global players attending the awards ceremonies to be held during gala dinner of the Asean Business and Investment Summit in Vientiane, Laos, in the last quarter this year. “The integration of ten markets of Asean has changed the rules of competition,” said Jay Yuvallos, Philippine representative to the ABAC. “High quality in product design and business processes is a requirement to entering Asean markets. But recognition as being or being among the bestin-class is a differentiation that

is hard to reproduce.” George T. Barcelon, president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), advised Philippine companies to join the competition as this was a valuable opportunity to benchmark their excellence with others in similar sectors and to assess their potential in the regional markets. ABAC-Philippines set the deadline for nominations for Philippine companies on June 30, 2016. Nomination forms and rules of the ABAC awards are available with the ABAC-Philippines secretar-

iat, 3rd floor, PCCI Building, 1030 Campus Avenue, McKinley Hill, Taguig City. Details are also available at the PCCI website philippinechamber. com or with Ms. Donna Angelo (8468196 local 124,.angulo@ philippinechamber.com). The categories include SME Excellence Awards for Growth, Innovation and Corporate Social Responsibility, Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and Friends of Asean. Another category is the AEC Priority Integration Sec-

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HERE are still 25 days to go before President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte officially sits as the 16th President of the republic and yet fireworks have lit up here and there on occasions that he talks to the media or when he speaks to an audience. The incoming president has been measured up by media institutions and media groups this early. The one thing with the members of the media from Manila is that they try to test a provinciano’s mental fitness with their supposed cerebral depth. To the point of being rude and disrespectful, these media personalities brinng with them in their travel cases their biases and prejudices against a man from Mindanao. Here is a newly-elected president who was voted by over 16 million Filipinos and he won by a landslide. He is also 71 years old and before his election, has governed only a city in

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the South. That’s a credential of perhaps one who is perceived wrongly as a lightweight. With that in mind, the media from Manila think they can bully Duterte. They could be picking up a wrong fight. Duterte has been around enough that most of these mediamen are like his own children. So when some members of Manila media called for a boycott of Duterte’s presscon, the latter called the bluff. And then he let out his own dare—to release statements only through the state-owned PTV4. Will the media bite the dare? That’s what you call ‘gulang’. There is just too much wisdom in Duterte that the young mediamen will have to consider. Now, who lost the bluff? ANTONIO M. AJERO Editor in Chief

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LTHOUGH a number of missionaries, both Recollects and Jesuits, died in the name of Catholicism in Mindanao, the Moro sacking of the Caraga mission by Bigotillos (“Little Whiskers”) was the most barbaric. Two Recollect friars—known as the barefoot Augustinians—assigned in the outstation with a wooden convent were killed by the raiders. During this period, the mission was home to wandering natives dispersed from mountain settlements by Moro raids. Percy A. Hill, in his ‘A Martyr of the Cross’, which appeared in the April 1931 edition of ‘The American Chamber of Commerce Journal’, wrote: “Caraga was a typical isolated mission. It was an old settlement known to the sultanates of Tidor and Ternate prior to the Spanish discoveries. Its church was the handiwork of the missionaries, the bones of its builders had long been dust. The inhabitants, a furtive half pagan, half Christian race, were ridden with disease, especially fevers. Under the red and gold of Castile the friars came, ministered, aged, and died in the sanctity of the faith. The thatched huts of the people, built under the lofty groves of palms, clustered around the battle-towered church… “Caraga’s pueblo was small, most of the nomadic inhabitants who had been influenced toward civilization by the mission lived in the distant widely scattered rancherias reached only by forest and river trails penetrating the wildest solitudes haunts of the reptile and the spearman. Amid such scenes, however, and in such isolation the friars bowed down in more awe than ever of the inscrutable wisdom of God, who permitted so much that was cruel, fierce and terrifying in the midst of so much that was beautiful and inspiring.” Siege of Caraga In 1745, Bigotillos, brother of the sultan of Sulu,

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NE of the virtues of being very young is that you don’t let the facts get in the way of your imagination,” Sam Levenson said. Joseph Conrad added, “I remember my youth and the feeling that will never come back any more – the feeling that I could last forever, outlast the sea, the earth, and all men.” “When we’re young, we take so casually every sacrifice offered by the old,” Wallace Stegner pointed out. To which Bertrand Russell retorted: “I was born in the wrong generation. When I was a young man, no one had any respect for youth. Now I am an old man and no one has any respect for age.” Some people equate success with age. But that’s not always the case. In fact, a lot of people have shown that being young or being old is no hindrance to success. “No matter how old you are now. You are never too young or too old for success or going after what you want,” someone commented. So, you want to write? The youngest recorded commercially-published author is Janet Aitchison who wrote “The Pirate’s Tale” when she was only 5.5 years old. It was published as a Puffin Book by Penguin Books, England, in April 1969, when she was 6.5 years old. Jane Austin was only 12 when she started writing and was 21 when she did “Pride and Prejudice.” Anne Frank was also 12 when she wrote “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Christopher Paolini was only 15 when he started “Eragon,” the novel that knocked J.K. Rowling off the top of the bestseller list at one time. “I didn’t know how to write. I just told everything in one gigantic burst; then spent another year revising it. My parents read it and thought it was great,” he said. Issac Newton, at 24, wrote “Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica.” At age 28, J.K. Rowling was a suicidal single parent living on welfare. She was 30 when she finished the first manuscript of Harry Potter. Stan Lee didn’t release his first big comic book until he was 40. Mark Twain was also 40 when he wrote “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and 49 years old when he wrote “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” At

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The barbarism of Bigotillos along with a fleet FAST BACKWARD of 3,000 men from Tawi-Tawi, attacked the town of Caraga, burned the settlement and robbed the residents. The siege, launched from the sea and land, took around 20 days to complete. Antonio V. Figueroa For safety, the scared residents had to crowd inside the fort using every available tool to repulse the aggressors while enduring hunger. Many of the terrified inhabitants fled to the hills to escape harm. To keep the raiders from purloining the church ornaments, the priests buried the religious articles and took flight. Fray Juan, younger of the two missioners, was separated from Fray Jose due to confusion when darkness arrived but was rescued two months later in the mountains and brought to Manila where he died in the care of his Order. Fray Juan fled to the jungle, feeding himself with whatever the forest could offer. He climbed high peaks to escape the pursuit, bringing only “nothing but his frayed robe, his rosary and bone crucifix.” Despite being bruised from his dangerous escape, he reached the top of the hill from where he could see the red glow of a Caraga mission in embers, the sound of the chasing Moros audible not too far away. Fray Jose’s relief, though, was short-lived. Old and weakened from lack of sleep and food, he pushed himself to higher grounds where he was temporarily safe.

But while skirting the edge of the cliff, he missed his step and plunged into the ravine, his flighty fall temporarily checked by his serge cassock that caught the flint on the rock face. Luckily, he survived the night only to be impaled the next afternoon by arrows shot from passing natives who mistook him for an enemy. His luck eventually ran out the following morning when his pursuers caught up with the prostrate friar while in deep slumber. His personal belongings apportioned, Fray Jose was dragged and “taken to the river, thrown into a dugout and paddled down to the mass of smoking ruins that had been Caraga” before he, with the women and children headed for the slave market of Lanao, was securely roped to the oars of the flotilla.

More aggressions In 1749, the Moro warriors launched one of the most disastrous campaigns the Philippines went through when Moro vessels that attacked with impunity, left behind a trail of robberies, burning, and captivity,” with Caraga district getting “the worst blow of their fury.” On October 9, 1754, a thousand Moros from Maguindanao invaded Tandag and destroyed its concrete, triangular fort. The destruction of the garrison meant Tandag “fell over the smoldering remains of a bastion that… had now become one of vileness and defeat.” But before the invaders could attack the capital town of Caraga province, they first destroyed the villages of Cateel, Baganga, and five other settlements in Surigao del Sur. In a correspondence dated May 7, 1755, sent by Governor Pedro de Arandia to the Secretary of State, it was reported that “All villages of Cateel and those of the rest of Caraga are totally destroyed and without people, the houses reduced to ashes, as well as

The citadel of Cateel The Cateel fort, known as the presidio, an “armed garrison housed in fortifications of wooden stakes and earthwalls,” followed the fate that befell the other little forts in the villages of Baganga and Caraga. As if this was not enough, nearly two decades later, in July-August 1767, a Moro flotilla of over 70 boats sailed from Cape San Agustin and proceeded to Cateel. There the raiders attacked the small fort, a fuertecito, which, though stocked with armaments and provisions, lost the battle after eight days of defense because it was only manned by 30 soldiers. Using the cover of darkness, the commander and his soldiers withdrew from the garrison, a citadel built in 1672; the following day, the enemy looted and occupied the fort. From there, the attackers sailed to Tandag, destroying the new fort that was constructed as a replacement of the one razed to the ground in 1754. But there the raiders also met their match and were severely defeated, prompting Fray Juan de la Concepcion to report that “there was hardly a square meter [of land] that was not covered with bodies.” The brutal ending to the Moro raid was the last direct attack made at Tandag fort. In later years, a plan was hatched to transfer the fort of Tandag to Cantilan, where the population was much bigger. If the idea pushed through, the Pampangueños in Tandag would have to be moved to Cateel, where a better fort could be established. But this id not materialize because the long-time residents of the place resisted the abandonment of their residences.

the age of 46, Suzanne Collins THINK ON THESE! wrote “The Hunger Games.” Charles Darwin was 50 years old when his book “On the Origin of Species” came out. On the other hand, Dr. Seuss was 54 when he penned “The Cat in the Henrylito D. Tacio Hat.” Robert Frost henrytacio@gmail.com wrote famous poems when he turned 80. At 81, leftist journalist I. F. Stone published “The Trial of Socrates,” which became a best-seller. At 82, Leslie Marchand published the final volume of his twelve-volume “Byron’s Letters and Journals.” At 87, mystery writer Phyllis Whitney published her seventy-first book, “The Singing Stones.” When her book, “Portrait of My Victorian Youth” was published in March, 1971, Alice Pollock was already 102 years old.

many songs and touted as the King of Rock ‘n Roll, was a superstar by age 19. Alan Rickman gave up his graphic design career to pursue acting at age 42. He was not until he turned 46 that Samuel L. Jackson gotten his first movie role. At age 52, Morgan Freeman landed his first major movie role. Kathryn Bigelow was 57 when she reached international success after directing “The Hurt Locker.” John Lennon was 20 years and Paul McCartney was 18 when the Beatles had their first concert in 1961. Beethoven was a piano virtuoso by age 23. Toscanini was a world-famous orchestra conductor at 87. Michelangelo created two of the greatest sculptures “David” and “Pieta” by age 28. By the age of 29, Alexander the Great had created one of the largest empires of the ancient world. Leonardo Da Vinci was 51 years old when he painted the Mona Lisa. Grandma Moses didn’t begin her painting career until age 76. Louise Bourgeois didn’t become a famous artist until she was 78. Let’s talk about sports. Magnus Carlsen became a chess Grandmaster at the age of 13. Nadia Comăneci was a gymnast from Romania that scored seven perfect 10.0 and won three gold medals at the Olympics at age 14. Jesse Owens was 22 when he won 4 gold medals in Berlin 1936. Pele, a soccer superstar, was 17 years old when he won the world cup in 1958 with Brazil. Roger Bannister was 25 when he broke the 4 minute mile record. Edmund Hillary was 33 when he became the first man to reach Mount Everest. In politics, it’s never too young or too old to become the head of the country. John F. Kennedy was only 43 years old when he became President of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was 52 when he became president. Ronald Reagan, on the other hand, was 69. Nelson Mandela was 76 when he became the president of South Africa. Winston Churchill became British Prime Minister when he was 81. Life, they say, begins at 40. When Howard Florey was that age, he was working out how to mass-produce penicillin. By the age of 40, Jonas Salik had devised the

vaccine against polio. Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was in his fortieth year when, with Edmund Hillary, he became the first to stand on the summit of Everest. William Fox Talbot helped to invent photography when he was 40. Michael Faraday invented the electric generator at the same age. Thomas Carlyle had written his seminal work, “The French Revolution,” by the time he was 40. James Joyce finished “Ulysses” by the age of 40. Both leaped to sudden fame on publication. Age doesn’t matter, especially in marriage. When film actor Charlie Chaplin told the father, playwright Eugene O’Neill, that he wanted to marry his daughter, Oona, he objected vigorously. After all, Chaplin was 54 while Oona was only 18. Despite the objection, the two were married and produced eight children, the last one fathered by Chaplin when he was 73. Mandy Smith was also 18 when 52-year-old Rolling Stone singer Bill Wyman married her. The two first met when she was a 13-year-old Catholic school girl, and for a time he paid her school fees. “It’s great to be Mrs. Wyman,” said the bride, “it’s what I wanted for so long.” The marriage, however, was not for long; they were divorced after seventeen months. When the 60-year-old American senator Strom Thurmond married Nancy Moore, a 22-year-old former beauty queen, he boasted that he was still in great shape. Indeed, he fathered four children. The couple, however, separated in 1991, after 22 years of marriage. There are instances where the woman is much older that her husband. The French singer Edith Piaf was 47 when she married the 27-year-old Theo Sarapo. Contrary to rumor, Piaf was poor and Sarapo was from a well-off family. They were happily married until her death in 1963. In 1975, the then 63-year-old Hollywood actress Merle Oberon married the 38-year-old actor Robert Wolders. He was her fourth husband, and they were married until her death five years later. Now, do you believe that age, indeed, doesn’t matter?

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In acting awards, age doesn’t matter, too! Tatum O’Neal was only 10 when she received her Best Supporting Oscar for 1973’s “Paper Moon.” Justin Henry was only nine when he got an Oscar nomination for his supporting role in 1979’s “Kramer vs. Kramer.” The youngest nominee for Best Director Oscar is John Singleton (the man behind 1991’s “Boyz N the Hood”). Jessica Tandy was 81 when she clinched her Best Actress Oscar for 1989’s “Driving Miss Daisy.” Gloria Stuart was already 87 when she was nominated for her supporting role in 1997’s “Titanic.” Henry Fonda was 76 when he received his Oscar for 1982’s “On Golden Pond.” Shirley Temple was 6 when she became a movie star on “Bright Eyes.” Elvis Presley, who popularized so

the convents, churches and status. A great number of Christians have been carried into captivity, and others have been killed. Because of shortage of food, quite a few have died of hunger and a pestilence.”

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“We as member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) supports the anti-criminality and anti-drugs campaign of the duly instituted authorities like the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) among others. The NPA, an illegal armed organization, has no authority to institute law enforcement operation therefore putting their invalid claim to the trash bin.” Batchar added that the 10th ID also gave its full support to the AFP-PNP’s thrust of not condoning any of its members in engaging illegal activities such as drugs, gambling and others. He appealed to the public “to bring into our attention any relative information about soldiers engaging in any illegal activities so we could accord them of investigations and subsequently file appropriate case against them,” and encouraged the local government units (LGUs) and concerned authorities in Davao region to conduct investigation and liti-

gate any AFP personnel found committing offenses against the existing laws of the land. “The 10th ID remains committed in providing security and protection to the people and the state. We shall be loyal to our sworn duty and shall only take legal orders from duly instituted authorities,” Batchar said. The claims of the NPAs were also disputed by the provincial leadership of Davao Oriental and the PNP in Davao region (PRO-11). In a statement on Saturday, June 4, Governor Corazon Malanyaon outlined the strengthened anti-drug campaigns of the province that include anti-illegal drug campaigns and operations, arrest of personalities involved in illegal drugs and the prosecution of suspects in appropriate courts. Malanyaon also dismissed the accusations of the government’s inactions made by the NPAs, saying that the allegations were unfair, foul and baseless.

Barsaman will also face an administartive case of grave misconduct. The two police officers will face termination proceedings for having tested positive for illegal drugs. The surprise random drug test was spearheaded by Davao Oriental Provincial Police Station chief Sr. Supt. Harry G. Espela and Mati police station commander Chief Inspector Noel Azumen. It is a part of the campaign of the PNP to rid Police Regional Office 11 of drug users/ protectors/traffickers among police officers. PRO 11 Chief, Police Chief Supt. Manuel Gaerlan reminded all personnel not to engage

in any illegal activities; otherwise they will face the full force of the law and the disciplinary mechanism of the PNP. Gaerlan also assured the public that the PNP does not tolerate or condone irregularities among committed by police officers. “Majority of the police officers are professional, dedicated and can be depended upon by the community. We shall continue ridding our ranks of bad eggs and scalawags,” Gaerlan said. On Thursday, incoming PNP chief, Chief Supt. Ronald dela Rosa admited that at least 1 percent of the 160,000 police officers are linked to illegal activities.

schools in the region are offering senior high program, while only 298 of the 303 secondary public schools are catering SHS students. For his part, DepEd 11 spokesperson Jenielito “Dodong” Atillo expected that the number of enrollees will increase. Atillo urged parents to enroll their students. “Many parents see K to 12

program as a financial calvary because they have to spend for food, clothes, and fare. But we always tell parent to look at the offerings of the senior high school,” he said. The return of investment that we pour in the education of our children will really amount to something that will equip them if they finish the program, he added. CHENEEN R. CAPON

class sessions inside the compound, the management of the Haran as well as the human right advocate groups constructed makeshift classroom where students can attend continue their learning. But,DepEd said these tutorial-type of classes are not recognized. Atillo said the current practice inside the compound might just raise false hope to students and parents. Instead of insisting on the tutorial type of classes, he said the DepEd can provide services which would allow lumad students to go back to

traditional learning systems. “We are very interested on the provision of educational services for students in Haran,” Atillo said, adding that the agency can provide Alternative Learning System (ALS) teachers to teach students without leaving the premises of Haran. For those who wanted to enroll to nearby public elementary schools, he said DepEd could facilitate it if the agency will be given the chance to. Atillo said there is no initiative yet from both parties to push for the back-to-school plan for the lumads.

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EDUCATION FOR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED. Answering the Cry of the Poor (ANCOP) provincial area director Bro. Erwin Pagdalian (center) promotes the upcoming ANCOP Global Walk 2016, an activity that aims to help send underprivileged children to school, slated on August 14. Pagdalian was

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But he said the KPSP’s scholarship committee, which is represented by various sectors, approved increases of PHP500 to P700 in the allowances of the scholars. The program provides allowances of PHP800 to P3,000 per semester, depending on the scholarship or program category, he said. “The allowances were originally set six years ago and we deemed it necessary to adjust them to complement with the rising costs of basic school requirements,” Lope added. The KPSP, which was

launched 12 years ago, mainly caters to “poor but deserving students” from the province’s 10 towns and lone city. The program has opened degree scholarship slots for residents who have given honor to the province. These are students who have obtained major awards or emerged as champion in any national or international competition. Slots are also available for persons with disabilities or the differently-abled and those who are members of the indigenous peoples. (PNA)

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Duterte... FROM 3 “P3-million reward if he is just a distributor dead, and P2.99 million only if he is alive,” he said, drawing a mix of applause and laughter from the partying crowd at grounds of Davao Crocodile Park, a business farm resort owned by the Dizons in Maa district. Duterte also spoke a dozen of priorities he would launch once he officially sit as President starting July 1, vowing change, “gobyerno nga way

kurapsyon ug tarong” (corruption-free, right government). Strong intermittent rains poured down after he spoke past 9:00 P.M. .The party started 1 P.M. and got abruptly ended due to power outage after the new President left the park. Police estimated more than 200,000 crowd attending the party as of late afternoon. Cha Monforte, Correspondent

Among the 10 unregistered aerosol insecticides on sale in the market as reported by the EcoWaste Coalition to the FDA include: Bidia, Big BIB Bal, Boclliai, Brother (lavender), Brother (sampaguita), Mega Dream, Power Boss, Qiangxiao, Tangshi and Txaksi. Among the 11 unregistered mouse and rat adhesive traps that the group also reported to the FDA are: Edge Leaf, Green Palm Tree Mouse & Rat Glue Snare, Hercules Mouse Glue Board, Mouse, Mouseland, Shenlida, Sugar

Mouse, Tomcat (three variants), and Wawang Sun Universe. The EcoWaste Coalition urged the FDA to issue another advisory to reiterate and expand the list of of banned household and urban pesticides being sold in the market. To curb the proliferation of such contrabands, the group also suggested to the FDA to conduct law enforcement operations in popular bargain market hubs in coordination with local health and police authorities. (PNA)

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The sun never sets in Photo shows the entrance of the Pusan Point Science Discovery Center and Eco-Park situated in Barangay Santiago, Caraga, Davao Oriental that was formally opened and inaugurated on Friday, June 3. (Alexander D. Lopez)

By ALEXANDER D. LOPEZ SANTIAGO, CARAGA, DAVAO ORIENTAL – DURING THE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES IT IS SAID THAT THE TERRITORIAL SIZE OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE WAS SO LARGE THAT THE BOUNDS OF ITS NATURE, AT THAT TIME, WAS NOT ASCERTAINED. Famous writers had popularized the saying “The sun never sets on the British Empire” to describe the extensive British territories around the world. The phrase connotes of Britain’s expansive territories around that globe and that the sun was always shining on at least to one of its colonies. Illustrious scribes in the olden days penned the vastness of territories when making paragons on the rising and the setting of the sun. But it would be very different when, nowadays, one would describe the nature of the rising sun, specifically in the Philippines. Because no one could dispute that in this country it is in Pusan Point where the sun shines first. Pusan Point is located in Barangay Santiago, Caraga town in Davao Oriental province, more or less two hours of travel or 82 kilometers from the province’s capital, Mati City. It is situated in the easternmost portion of the Philippines making its location as the basis that morning sunlight in the country touches first in the area.

During the turn of the 21st century or on the eve of the year 2000, hundreds of nature lovers, environmentalists, tourists and other enthusiasts stormed Pusan Point to witness the first sunrise of the millennium. Dubbed as “First Light, First Sight”, the said activity was not very successful as dark clouds covered the eastern horizon on the first hours of January 1, 2000. “People from different parts of the country and even foreign tourists converged here to celebrate and watch the first millennium sunrise,” said Davao Oriental Governor Corazon Malanyaon who led the opening and inauguration of the Pusan Point Science Discovery Center and Eco-Park on Friday, June 3 in Barangay Santiago, Caraga.

Davao Oriental Gov. Corazon Malanyaon (center) together with Caraga town Mayor Alicia Mori (left) and DOT-11 regional director Roberto Alabado III (right) led the formal opening of the Pusan Point Science Discovery Center and Eco-Park in Barangay Santiago, Caraga, Davao Oriental on Friday, June 3. (Alexander D. Lopez)

“People from different parts of the country and even foreign tourists converged here to celebrate and watch the first millennium sunrise” - Davao Oriental Gov.Corazon Malanyaon

“This is Pusan Point where the sun shines first. Davao Oriental is located in the easternmost part of this country. This place is also historic because Caraga is the oldest town in Mindanao,” Malanyaon added. The town of Caraga was used to be the bastion of Spanish colonization and the cradle of Christianity in eastern Mindanao during the period. The town was established in 1861 where the Spaniards built fortifications and other edifices. The Je-

suits, in 1871 came to the area in 1871 and continued the missionary works of the Spanish Augustinian priests. They built a church made out of stone and durable woods, a landmark that still stands today in Caraga. Last Friday’s activity was the “unveiling to the people of the province and the rest of the world another tourism landmark located in this historic province,” Malanyaon pointed out.

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Glan’s Sarbay Evolution A LONG STRETCH OF POWDERY WHITE SAND BEACHES, A PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE SARANGANI BAY, palm trees all lined up, swaying along the sweet beats from the party central and the voices of the locals and tourist all gathered to be a part of this symphony of art, movement and sound that is the Sarangani Bay Festival, better known as SarBay Fest. All roads lead to Glan on June 3-4 2016, as the biggest beach party in the Philippines got even bigger on is 11th year, accompanied by more than 100,000 attendees, an eco campaign, 31k likes on Facebook, even more restaurants and food/store booths. I love how the crowd is diverse, you could see a lot of locals, young travellers and even families, so don’t worry about being out of place! Busses from Cagayan de Oro, Davao and all over Mindanao flocked to Glan. Cars maxed out the designated parking areas, some are parked along the highway, stretching as long as the beaches in Gumasa. I am amazed, despite the long walks from their cars to the event central, people braved it

all just to be a part of SarBay. Known to be the biggest beach party in the Philippines, Sarbay has more to offer, aside from the food/garment booths, and all night partying, they also have booths and activities that are dedicated to different platforms/advocacies, to name a few the Tour Town Glan booth, that showcased the many wonders that

Glan has to offer. The Sarbay Environmental Campaign booth powered by Smart Telecom and Spectrum (Sarangani Province Empowerment & Community Transformation Forum), stationed by the main entrance, where in the booth sold mangrove’s for P25 (you get your name labeled on the plant too) )and their event Swim, Bike, Run for the environment where the proceeds

go to different environmental projects. Which is also part of the #ILoveCleanSarbay movement that is on its 2nd year. One of the most awesome things I get from SarBay every year, is being able to meet and hang out with awesome people from all over the world, my couchsurfing.com family, SOX bloggers and guest bloggers from all over the Philippines. We enjoyed chilling by the shore, munching different affordable and mouth watering food and spectating on events like the Sarbay Bancarera race, sand sculpting, body painting, drum beating, body painting, skim boarding frisbee and kite flying competitions, fire dancing exhibition, and of course The Bay Bodies 2016 bikini open, which yours truly is so honoured to be chosen as one of the judges. As the skies get darker into the night, even more flocks of people are pouring in, and the music gets even louder. Each night is celebrated with awesome band and DJ line ups, the first night featured the Talk and Text foam party with the international Brazilian DJ duo, The Lunatics, while day

2, local reggae band Kuerdas opened for one of the PH’s well known rock bands, Franco. Followed by International Brazilian DJ, DJ Italo, Manila import DJ’s, Jennifer Lee, Ron Poe and Cathy Frey. My golly, after years of abstaining from copious amounts of alcohol and all night partying, I’m quite surprised that I was able to get through 2 1/2 days and 2 nights of, sun, sights, fun, dance and drinks, with just a light headache on day two, that I managed to get rid of after a 2 hour sleep and some aspirin. We partied till the sun came up. Had each others backs when the situation demanded it (i.e., pee breaks/ too drunk to walk / food run etc…) Bottom line is, we had fun. Looking forward for more adventures next year!!! Special thanks to Go Sarangani Travel, Gov. Steve Solon, Mam Michelle Solon, Mam Lodar Escobillo and Mam Freedom Biala. Until next year. Follow me on Twitter or Instagram, @kyriem00n for more adventures in and around my wonderland that is Gensan, Tuna Capital of the Philippines

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Julie Anne San Jose happy with reception of EP IN HER TEN YEARS IN SHOW BUSINESS, Julie Anne San Jose has celebrated several milestones. One of which is ‘Forever’, her EP that she worked on with a team of Filipinos and Americans.

“Natutuwa rin talaga ako kasi maraming positive reviews. The supporters, the f a n s weren’t

Its tracks and music videos were all recorded and shot in the United States. Julie Anne revealed that the mindblowing opportunity just landed on her lap. “Opportunity lang talaga siya. I didn’t audition for anything na international… I had a concert sa Los Angeles before tapos may lumapit [lang] sa ‘kin na agents [and] producers na they want to do a collaboration or demo tracks. So I tried it,” she said. The twentytwo year old Communication Arts fresh graduate did not have expectations about the project but was happy to know that her friends and fans received ‘Forever’ warmly.

expecting na gagawin ko ‘yun, tapos pinupush talaga nila na magkaroon ako ng career internationally,” she added. Though she has received suggestions by many to try to pursue a career abroad, the Kapuso talent noted how there are many things to consider. “Marami talagang factors and consequences when it comes to dealing with these kinds of things so for me, [I’ll stay] focused [na] lang muna dito sa career ko sa Philippines and I’m [just] happy na ganun [na lang] ‘yung feedback nila and support nila dun sa EP. I’m really thankful I had [that] kind of opportunity,” she declared. Though she is currently not entertaining the idea of moving elsewhere to work, she acknowledges f u t u r e possibilities a n d surrenders her career to God’s plan. “Bahala na when it comes… Ang dami talagang factors so kailangan talaga pag-isipan [pero] kung will talaga ni Lord, mangyayari siya [eventually],” she concluded.

Benjamin Alves makes most of recent Guam homecoming STRIKING WORK-LIFE BALANCE, Kapuso actor Benjamin Alves took a well-deserved vacation in Guam to spend quality time with his family before working on his latest project with his home network, GMA. Benjamin spent most of his growing-up years in Guam, where his entire family is based. His excitement to be home was evident on his Instagram account as he shared photos and videos of him and his relatives. In one particular video, the Kapuso star can be seen playing basketball in an arcade with his nephew, Noah. “Hoopin with Noah. Couldn’t help but join in,” he happily shared. During his most recent visit, Benjamin also had the opportunity to visit some of the local radio stations and press offices through GMA Pinoy TV, GMA’s flagship international channel. His media tour included an interview with Pacific Daily News, as well as guestings on “Cruising with KUAM”, “Kumusta Kabayan”, and KTKB Megamixx 101.9 FM Guam, where he was interviewed by his brother DJ Arnold Sapida. Benjamin also paid a courtesy call to Consul General Marciano R. De Borja at the Philippine Consulate in Tamuning. He also

visited the headquarters of GTA Teleguam, one of GMA’s carriers in the territory. “It’s so nice to see our #TeamAbroad here in Guam grow since introducing GMA Pinoy TV here. It feels like so much of me being a Kapuso has come from me being raised in Guam,” he revealed. According to him, knowing that his “fellow islanders” enjoy Kapuso programs especially those he was part of is a validation that GMA Pinoy TV continues to reach more and more Filipinos in Guam. Starting this June, Filipinos

in Guam and other parts of the world, will see more of him on GMA’s newest weekly sexy comedy program A1 Ko Sa ’Yo, which also stars Jaclyn Jose, Gardo Versoza, and Solenn Heussaff. Benjamin, who graduated summa cum laude from the University of Guam with a degree in English Literature, is also the lead advocate of the GMA Network Excellence Award, the Kapuso Network’s CSR program that recognizes outstanding graduating students of Mass Communication or Electronic Communications Engineering.

Charice Pempengco misgendered by mag?

WHEN MEGA MAN MAGAZINE RELEASED THEIR JUNE 2016 ISSUE ON INSTAGRAM, the publication received criticism from the LGBT community for misgendering Charice Pempengco, a transgender man (transman). Last June 3, Charice together with Mega Man Magazine held a press conference at Astoria Plaza, Ortigas. Members of the press were curious about Charice’s reaction on being misgendered. So how does Charice feel about this issue? According to him, “For me, alam ko naman sa sarili ko kung ano ‘yung gusto ko na itawag sa sarili ko. Para sa akin, respeto ko na lang sa ibang tao kung ano ang gusto nilang itawag sa akin. Because I know that iyon ‘yung beliefs nila [at] opinions nila, and you can’t push someone to change their opinions.” The singer also doesn’t feel offended when people refer to him with female pronouns. “If you feel like calling me ‘sir,’ if you feel like calling me ‘ma’am,’ I don’t mind because I know who I am. Alam ko kung ano ang gusto ko. I don’t get offended when you call me ‘ma’am,’ I don’t get offended [if you refer to me as] ‘she.’ Ayon na ‘yung respect ko for the people all over the world; if you are not comfortable with calling me ‘sir, he, or him;’ it’s fine,” he said. Still, Charice prefers being called with male pronouns such as he, him, and his.

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TRAVEL Photo shows the newly-completed features of the Pusan Point Science Discovery Center and Eco-Park situated in Barangay Santiago, Caraga, Davao Oriental that was formally opened and inaugurated on Friday, June 3 that include the two-storey building that houses a museum, souvenir shop and the administration office and the 200 sq. m. swimming pool. (Alexander D. Lopez)

the old structures built. “Look at the horizon. The development and ambiance of this place is awe-inspiring,” Malanyaon added as she encouraged the people in Davao Oriental to be involved in various tourism activities. “We are blessed with varied natural attractions. We have the caves, the pristine lakes and rivers, white sand beaches, amazing waterfalls, the rich oceans and mountains. We all

have these,” she enumerated. With the full development of features and amenities in Pusan Point one can really say that a stay for a day or two in the area would be fun-filled, educational and memorable. Every good time in Pusan Point starts and ends with the first rays of the sun. For it can be told now, as had been proven before, that the sun never sets in Pusan Point.

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The present leadership of the province fortified Caraga’s bid to become one of the tourism destinations in the region and the country. “We have the natural structures and rich culture. We have what it takes in declaring in coming days Caraga as a cultural heritage park,” the governor pointed out, as he urged the incoming governor Nelson Dayanghirang to work for it and set and another landmark for the province. Dayanghirang, together with Department of Tourism (DOT-11) regional director Roberto Alabado III and Caraga Mayor Alicia Mori also grace the occasion. Pusan Point is now accessible with the opening of the concrete road from the main national highway towards new tourism site. Formally opened last Friday were the two-story building that houses the lobby, reception, administration office, a souvenir shop, coffee shop and the museum called the Pusan Point Science Discovery Center. The museum is filled with interactive exhibits that will allow users to be more engaged in science that is divided into ten sections. These sections include

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the hydrosphere section, lithosphere section, atmosphere section, space section, planetarium, galaxy walk, cosmic light station, energy section, technology section and chemistry section. The place is best for young students as well who, aside from witnessing the first light in the morning will also experience the world of science with the aid of interactive exhibits. Another new feature at the Pusan Point is the kiosk that faces the vast Pacific Ocean, a site that is best to watch the first rays of sunlight in the morning. The kiosk will also serve as a meditation area where guests will have time to reflect, meditate while appreciating the gifts of nature as seen from said vantage point. Between the two-story building and the kiosk lies the 200 square

Davao Oriental Gov. Corazon Malanyaon (2nd from left) together with (from left to right) Caraga town Mayor Alicia Mori (left), DOT-11 regional director Roberto Alabado III and Governor-elect Nelson Dayanghirang led the formal opening of the Pusan Point meter swimming pool fulScience Discovery Center and ly equipped with outdoor Eco-Park in Barangay Santiago, toilets, grills and shower Caraga, Davao Oriental on Friday, June 3. (Alexander D. Lopez) areas. Pusan Point now has an outdoor amphitheatre with a 100 seating capacity that can cater important events and occasions. Last Friday’s opening ceremony was held in the area under the newly-completed sundial that served as the centrepiece of the park. Surrounding the amphitheatre are spaces suitable for camping, a promenade, jogging area and pathways for walking. The place also houses a jubilee cross and two lighthouses, the old one is already non-operational built in early 1900s while the new one serves as a guide to navigating ships that pass by the area. The cross is another historic landmark in the area as the people consider it as one of

Davao Oriental Gov. Corazon Malanyaon led the formal opening of the Pusan Point Science Discovery Center and Eco-Park in Barangay Santiago, Caraga, Davao Oriental on Friday, June 3. (Alexander D. Lopez)

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TIBUNGCO SCHOOLCHILDREN RECEIVE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FROM DCWD. Some of the children recipients perform a dance number as a way of saying thank you to the water utility.

DCWD gives supplies to Tibungco children

HRU the Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Davao City Water District gave school supplies to around 200 schoolchildren in Brgy. Tibungco on May 31. The officer-in-charge of the Office of the Assistant General Manager for Administration Mildred G. Aviles led the distribution of customized

backpacks with notebooks, ball pens and crayons. She said that the assistance is DCWD’s way of giving back to the community and encouraged the children to do well in school. On behalf of the Carmelite Sisters, Sr. Ma. Juana N. Beas, in-charge of the embroidery project, thanked the District for helping out the children

who are actively participating in the Catechism and embroidery classes. Tibungco barangay captain Margie Calvo also expressed gratitude and reminded the children to study hard. In turn, the recipients showed their appreciation by way of a dance number. The school supplies distribution marks the District’s

second year of partnership with the Carmelite Sisters. DCWD also helps the children of its partner people’s organizations in the watershed communities of Davao City through the Tulong Eskwela Program facilitated by the Community Relations and External Affairs Department. (Jamae G. Dela Cruz)

years. Strategically located in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, BDO Remit Japan is offering three methods of sending remittance to the Philippines. Visit and register at BDO Remit Japan office in Zenken Plaza II, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. Transfer funds to BDO Remit Japan accounts by visiting any branch or ATM of the following Japan partner banks,

namely, Japan Post Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU). Transfer cash including the remittance fees to BDO Remit Japan’s account number in the said banks and BDO Remit Japan will then send the funds to the beneficiaries in the Philippines upon validation of the fund transfer. Remitters may also send

money through BDO Remit’s partners across Japan, namely, iRemit, Japan Remit Finance and UAE Exchange. On the other hand, to ensure the safe, easy and convenient way of receiving remittance, Overseas Filipinos and their beneficiaries may open a BDO Kabayan Savings Account at any BDO branch in the Philippines.

BDO Remit expands in Japan via opening of remittance office

DO Remit, the remittance service brand of BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO), has opened a remittance office in Japan to widen its reach and make its service available to overseas Filipinos working and residing there. As one of the world’s largest economies, Japan has steadily become among the major sources of Overseas Filipino remittances over the

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AVAO City Water District will implement fees adjustment on New Service Connection, Reconnection, Transfer Meter and Service Charge effective July 1, 2016 and on the Meter Maintenance Charge to be reflected in the August 2016 billing. DCWD general manager Edwin V. Regalado clarified that the adjustment of fees is applicable to aforementioned customer service requests and not to the water rates. Thus, only the increase in the Meter Maintenance Charge depending on the meter size will be directly reflected in the customer’s monthly bill starting August 2016. The new fees adjustment schedule also incorporates a new customer service work item previously classified under Transfer of Water Meter. This new work item is the Reposition of Water Meter from F-type to T-type or from T-type to F-type water meter arrangement, which is commonly requested by customers due to obstruction in access roads such as gates and fences. This refers only to repositioning of water meter without the actual transfer of location or transfer to another tapping point. With this new work item, the Transfer of Wa-

ter Meter service now refers exclusively to transferring the water meter from its existing location to another tapping point (for single-line connection) or cluster (for tee-connections) or another location within the vicinity serving the same house or building. The Transfer of Water Meter fees have also been standardized based on the sizes of water meter and whether new tapping would be needed. Overall, the adjustment comes after thorough evaluation of the current operational costs needed for the delivery of said customer service requests. However, Regalado assured that the new fees to be implemented are reasonable both to the customers and the water utility. He also said that the minimal increase in the Meter Maintenance Charge will help defray the cost of DCWD’s Meter Replacement Program or the replacement of all installed meters after the expected life span efficiency. “The new fees will redound to customer satisfaction because it will help support and enhance the services we give to our customers,” Regalado said. The schedule of adjustment of fees is posted at DCWD offices and collection centers and in conspicuous public places. (Jamae G. Dela Cruz)

If needed, DCWD customers may request for Reposition of Water Meter from T-type (L) to F-type (R) or vice-versa to avoid obstruction in access roads.

GOING 11TH. The 33-level Aeon Towers of the FTC Group of Companies have reached 10 floors of concrete pouring and will be moving up soon to the 11th floor. Aeon Towers is primed to be the tallest skycraper in Mindanao once completed by December this year.

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Andanar: We’ll bring President’s message down to barangays

NCOMING Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) head Martin Andanar said on Saturday that he will push for a strategy that can help his department implement a national communications policy that will the Duterte administration’s messages down to the barangay levels. Andanar, a former TV5 news anchor, will now be overlooking operations of PTV 4, the Philippine Broadcasting Service, Radyo ng Bayan, Philippine Information Agency, Philippine News Agency and the National Printing Office. He was among five new members of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s official family who were presented to the media on June 2. He said the communications policy should streamline information of the government and bring this to the local level. Andanar is also planning to bring the mayor’s Davao Sunday

show, “Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa” (From the masses, for the masses) on a national level to give voice to the voiceless. He added that plans to improve the digital platforms of the current administration are also in the works, including the Official Gazette. “We need one strategy that will carry the message of the President down to the barangay level,” he said. His working timeline is before July 1. “Once we start, [on July 1], dapat meron na,” he said. The Duterte administration takes over from the Aquino administration noon of June 30. Modernization of equipment will be looked into after accounting current assets. “We have to look at what we have and what we don’t have,” he said. “We’ll just make do with what’s there,” he added, to avoid further spending. (Jesse Pizarro Boga / MindaNews)

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Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost Garners win at International Engine of the Year Awards

ORGET the potential back-to-back NBA Championship by the Golden State Warriors—Ford has done a five-peat with their 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. For the fifth consecutive time, the “tiny engine that can” has been voted best in its class in the International Engine of the Year Awards—the so-called Oscar Awards for engines. A panel of 65 automotive journalists from 31 countries judged the 1.0-liter EcoBoost the best, citing its drivability, performance, economy, refinement, and technology. It beat 32 other engines, 19 more than it competed against in 2012. The same engine was the first to be named overall International Engine of the Year for three straight times in 2014. It was

also named 2012’s Best New Engine. Available in several power outputs ranging from 100 horsepower to 180 horsepower, the 1.0-liter EcoBoost

powers one out of every five Ford vehicles sold in Europe. It powers everything from the Fiesta to the Focus, Transit Connect, and even Mondeo. Locally, the 1.0-liter

EcoBoost engine powers the range-topping Fiesta sub-compact hatchback which is mated exclusively to a dual-clutch PowerShift transmission.

458 MM Speciale is latest one-off Ferrari

ERRARI has unveiled its latest OneOff creation during the car’s first shakedown on the Fiorano circuit in the hands of Ferrari’s chief test driver Dario Benuzzi and the car’s enthusiastic British owner. Designed in-house by the Ferrari Styling Centre, the 458 MM Speciale was built on the chassis and running gear of the 458 Speciale. Stylistically, the client was looking for extremely sporty lines and specified a ‘visor’ effect for the glasshouse: a black-painted A-pillar, very much in the style of the 1984 Ferrari GTO, helps provide a wraparound solution between the windscreen and side windows which thus meld into single, seamless glass surface. This solution simultaneously lowers the roofline and lends an aerodynamic sleekness to the full volume of the

swept-back C-pillar. Finished in Bianco Italia and complete with a livery that pays homage to the Italian flag, this unique coupé features all-new bodywork, handcrafted in aluminium with composite carbon-fibre bumpers front and rear. The 458 MM Speciale also boasts a new side air scoop, one of the most distinctive elements in an extensive revision of the aerodynamic package. The radically modified aerodynamic solutions are already evident on the front of the car, where the bodywork hugs the coolant radiators which are more steeply inclined and mounted closer together than on the 458 Speciale. The side intakes were devised to allow direct additional cooling of the engine bay to compensate for the different rake of the rear. The tail features a spoiler which

Kia PHL opens OJT Program C

OLUMBIAN Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia Motors in the Philippines, and its Aftersales Division, are opening its doors to students for a special on-the-job training program. Qualified trade school students will be given a highly specialized two-week familiarization on Kia technology and features, which the students can then apply during their 4-week training at Kia dealerships. CAC Aftersales Director, Apollo R. Rosal, shared more about this new initiative. He said, “Kia Aftersales’ OJT program aims to create a pool of skilled and technically proficient students that will be job-ready by the time they graduate. We want to equip students with practical know-how and at the same time, introduce them to great opportunities as a future Kia technician or service advisor.” Rosal added, “Exposing students to challenges in a

real work environment is something that cannot be replicated in a classroom or taught from a textbook. We hope that students will find Kia’s OJT program to be productive, rewarding, and informative.” Kia partnered with Crossroads Training Institute, Inc. and Kia Nueva Ecija for the initial batch of interns who will be deployed to Kia Cagayan de Oro and Kia Nueva Ecija, respectively. At the end of the 6-week program, eligible interns who have shown potential and exceptional skill during the training will be referred to Kia dealerships for possible employment. The Kia OJT Program will start on June 6 and will culminate with the awarding of certificates on June 17. In the future, the OJT program shall be opened to all interested trade schools. Learn more about the Kia OJT Program at by visiting this website or visit a Kia dealership near you.

touch is the adoption of modified front and rear light clusters. Inside the cockpit upgrades include to an enhanced audio system and trim definition to match the owner’s specific wishes. The Cioccolato leather upholstery with white stitching is elegantly accented by a slew of neat touches such as the satin white rings around the tunnel controls.

balances the downforce evenly and also completes the theoretical beltline that sweeps back along the side from the front wheelarch, giving the car a powerful and athletic stance. The 458 MM Speciale sits on specific wheels exclusive to this very unique car, and an additional

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HRISTOPHER “Bong” Go waxed hot early on as the Duterte-Cayetano cruised to second straight win over the IBP, 103 - 96, on Saturday at the Davao City Recreation Center. Go, the sweet-shooting

incoming special assistant to president-elect Rodrigo Duterte, made 43 points in a spectacular performance. Go, who averaged 41.3 points in three games against IBP, shot nine triples that put the IBP at bay all

throughout. Armand Dioso scored 26 points as Chok Cadiogan added 21 for the IBP. John Flores (15), Joel Aberilla (13) and Eugene Labor (12) put up significant double digit numbers for CMO.

It was the second straight win for the CMO after the first outing ended to a draw at 85-all. IBP’s losing cause also drew 15 baskets from Gil Ciudadano and 12 from Adrian Paguican.

month at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Filipino dribblers are facing tremendous odds in their quest for a berth in the Rio Olympics, taking on world contenders France and New Zealand in the first round, before battling even tougher competition if they make it through the knockout stage of the Manila leg of the qualifiers from July 5 to 10. But Blatche is convinced Gilas can thrive in that disadvantaged role, even believing it will only augur well for the squad. “There’s nothing wrong with being the underdog. It

takes a bit of pressure off of us,” the naturalized Filipino center said on Sunday. “It allows us to go out there and play our game comfortably and not to be so stressed out there.” Gilas is no stranger to being underdogs, being in that same role in the 2014 Fiba World Cup, where the Nationals threatened to take down a handful of world powerhouses to win the hearts of every fan who watched the games. Blatche is confident the national team will enter the OQT having the same mindset. “I believe we’re going to go out there with a lot of fight, a lot

of heart and I really think we have a good chance,” the NBA veteran said as he paid a visit to The Arena in San Juan where he watched preseason collegiate action in the Filoil Flying V Premier Cup. Blatche is unfazed of taking on France, possibly led by Tony Parker and Nicolas Batum, in the opener on July 5 as Gilas plays in front of the home crowd. “That’s not on my mind. We’re (at) home. We have everyone behind rooting for us,” the 6-foot-11 slotman said. “I feel like we have the ability to shock a lot of people.”

Ali, describing him as not only “a legendary boxer,” but also “a world champion for equality and peace.” The secretary-general, in

a statement issued here by his spokesman, extended his condolences to the Ali family and the millions of fans mourning his death in every corner of

the world. Three-time heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali died at the age of 74 Friday at a hospital in Phoenix, the capital of the southwestern U. S. state of Arizona. “Mr. Ali was far more than a legendary boxer; he was a world champion for equality and peace,” the statement said. “With an incomparable combination of principle, charm, wit and grace, he fought for a better world and used his platform to help lift up humanity.” Named a United Nations Messenger of Peace in 1998, Ali travelled the globe to support children and others caught up in conflict, and to promote reconciliation between people and nations, the statement noted. “Well before taking on this role, he came to the United Nations in the 1970s to campaign against apartheid and racial injustice.”

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UN chief mourns legendary U.S. boxer Muhammad Ali

N Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday said that he was “deeply saddened to learn of the passing” of Muhammad

BLOW B BLOW. Davao City’s Adones Cabalquinto tages his opponent Wenceslao of Cebu City during their Blow By Blow main event last Saturday at the Davao City Recreation Center. (Tomas Inigo)

HELL, a global leader in power and energy, reaffirms its commitment to help develop chess and discover and produce future stars as it holds the 24th Shell National Youth Active Chess Championships with another five-leg circuit spread over key cities in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Coming off a successful staging of its first-ever three-category competition last year, organizers of the country’s longest-running talent-search brace for another banner season in terms of participation and quality of play with maximum entries expected in each of the five qualifying stages leading to the grand finals in October. The National Capital Region leg kicks off the upcoming nationwide circuit on June 11 to 12 at SM Megamall Event Center with the top three players in kiddies, juniors and seniors divisions and the best-placed female competitor gaining berths in the national finals set Oct. 1-2, also at SM Megamall. “We expect another fullpacked field this year, especially with chess becoming popular again among the youth,” said Melanie Bularan, Social Performance and Social Investment Manager of Pilipinas Shell. “This is one of Shell’s innovative and sustainable programs for nation-building and we are hoping to continue discovering new talents from an ever-growing number of players now taking up the sport, especially at this stage when the tournament is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2017.” At the end of the five-leg elims, a total of 48 players, 16 in each category, will slug it out for bragging rights as the year’s best plus cash prizes in the grand finals tipped to be tight and fierce. The kiddies division will feature players from 7 to 12 years old (born between 2004-2009) while the juniors category is open to players 13 to 16 years old (born between 2000-2003. The seniors category is for players 17 to 20 years old (born between 1996-1999). From the NCR, elims shifts to the Southern Luzon in Batangas on July 2 to 3 at SM City Batangas Event Center while SM City Cebu will host the Visayas leg from July 23 to

The secretary-general was honored to join Ali as a flag bearer at the opening of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, the statement said. “He recalls Mr. Ali’s strength, humour and ability to bring people together.” “The United Nations is grateful to have benefitted from the life and work of one of the past century’s great humanitarians and advocates for understanding and peace,” the statement added.

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Mindanao, which boasts of a wide base of talents through the years, will again hold two elims stages, the first – the Southern Mindanao leg on Aug. 13-14 at SM Ecoland Davao Event Center and the other – the Northern Mindanao leg on Aug. 20-21 at SM City CDO Event Center. Previous grand finals winners are also allowed to join in their respective divisions provided they are still within the age limit. Listup is ongoing in the region where their school is located. The event is open to all Filipinos, non-titled players who are bona fide students certified by their respective schools and registrars. Registration forms can also be download at the Shell website www.shell.com.ph/ shell_chess. Listup is on a firstcome, first-served basis with a maximum of 400 participants in the NCR and Southern Luzon (Batangas) legs and 300 each in the Visayas (Cebu City), Southern Mindanao (Davao City) and Northern Mindanao (Cagayan de Oro City) elims. Play will be a nine-round Swiss system tournament from the elims to the national finals with time control of 20 minutes with five time-delayed mode (Bronstein system). Social development programs like the Shell National Youth Active Chess Championships is one of the ways the company expresses its commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where it operates. Moreover, Shell continuously works to meet increasing energy demand and supply challenges by delivering smarter products and cleaner energy, smarter infrastructure, promoting smarter use, and by developing new energy sources while addressing the impact on the environment, through cleaner burning-natural gas and advanced fuels and lubricants technology. For details about the tournament, contact tournament coordinator Alex Dinoy at 0918-3705750 or 09228288510, or Ronald Berdera at 0946-6538080 (Southern Luzon), Odilion Badilles at 09336190210 (Visayas), Ronnie Tabudiong at 0943-2490821 (Southern Mindanao), Jun Cuizon at 0905-1166326 (Northern Mindanao) and Rosalyn Bade at 0918-9299145

As one of the greatest boxers in the history, Ali retired in 1981 and was soon found signs of sluggishness and neurological damage. He received treatment for Parkinson’s disease there after. Ali, known as Cassius Clay before he converted to Islam, began boxing training at 12 years old and won the world heavyweight championship at 22 years old in 1964. He won the title again in 1974 and 1978. (PNA/Xinhua)

16 EDGEDAVAO Sports D RAYMOND Green emphatically flexed his bulging biceps with big plays on both ends of the floor, and these determined Golden State Warriors might be far too strong for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The repeat championship Golden State has spoken of since the very start more than eight months ago is suddenly two wins from becoming reality. That’s the only way the Warriors’ record-setting season will feel right. Right now, they sure seem unstoppable. Green had 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while MVP Stephen Curry scored 18 points despite foul trouble, and Golden State thoroughly overwhelmed the Cleveland Cavaliers 11077 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. T h e

33-point win was the Warriors’ most lopsided ever in a finals game. “I’m definitely surprised at the margin of victory tonight,” coach Steve Kerr said. “It happens in the NBA, sometimes things get away from you. Sometimes shots go in, sometimes they don’t.

BIG FIRST QUARTEER. Andrew Bogut of the Golden State Warriors runs upcourt against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2. Source: AFP

... Everything changes when we go to Cleveland, we know that.” The first quarter of the game was dominated by Australian centre, Andrew Bogut, who blocked four shots in the first period, to go with his two points and three rebounds. After the stellar quarter, Bogut exited the game to a roaring ovation from the crowd at Oracle Arena; the Warriors holding the slight lead at the time. Re-live the action from the live blog

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Warriors coast through Cavaliers to take 2-0 lead below! Once the Splash Brothers found their shooting touch, Cleveland couldn’t keep up. Klay Thompson got hot after halftime to finish with 17 points and five assists as Golden State became the first team to go ahead 2-0 in the finals since the Lakers in 2009 against Orlando. “What we’ve done the last few years, everybody, every night has an impact,” Curry said. “You don’t know where it’s going to come from any given night. We’ve got to keep our focus and our edge and hopefully get two more.” Now, the series

shifts to Cleveland, and LeBron James and the Cavs must show up for Game 3 on Wednesday in front of their title-starved fans down 2-0 to the defending champs and with forward Kevin Love dealing with a head injury. The NBA said Love experienced dizziness early in the second half and left for the locker room to be re-examined, then was placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol. The league said he didn’t exhibit any symptoms before then, even after taking an elbow to the back of the head from Harrison Barnes in the second quarter and going down for several minutes before returning following a timeout. He made a baseline 3-pointer for the Cavs’ first basket in nearly 5½ minutes. After a scoreless first quarter when he missed all five shots but had five assists, James scored 14 of his 19 points in the second and

also finished with nine assists and eight rebounds, but seven turnovers. James’ teams had won nine straight postseason Game 2s after losing the series opener dating back to a loss in the 2008 Eastern Conference semifinals to Boston. After Curry and Thompson combined for only 20 points in Thursday’s 104-89 Game 1 win on 8-for-27 shooting and the bench carried the load, they each hit four 3-pointers and went 13 for 24. Leandro Barbosa had three straight transition layups in the third quarter and scored 10 points for his first back-to-back postseason games in double figures since 2008. The Warriors’ 87 victories combined from their record 73win regular season and the playoffs matched the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, the group Golden State topped for the most regular season victories in NBA history of 73.