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Land syndicate leader wanted

The Big News Page 2 By Antonio M. Ajero

HE alleged leader of the syndicate involved in selling rights to ancestral domain land and watershed area in sitio Diolo, barangay Manuel Guianga in Calinan district, Davao City is want-

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100 hectares plus have been sold to speculators Selling slows down in ancestral domain, watershed area in sitio Diolo, Manuel Guianga

ed for a string of criminal cases. This was learned during the

monthly meeting of the Davao City Watershed Management Council

(WMC) presided Wednesday by City Administrator Zuleika Lopez, who chairs the council with Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. The alleged land syndicate

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SWINDLING. Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) operatives present to the media an Uzi machine pistol, live ammunitions, two grenades, Identification Cards and several fake documents seized from suspected members of Cuizon swindling group who are allegedly involve in large scale swindling at the CIDG office in San Pedro Ext., Davao City yesterday. [Lean

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civilian was killed while three others were wounded when members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) attacked a military detachment in Barangay Inug-og, Pikit, North Cotabato about

1 a.m. Thursday, the military said. Lt. Col. Benjamin Hao, commanding officer of the 7th Infantry Battalion, told MindaNews over mobile phone that about 15 BIFF members attacked soldiers who were conducting a check-

point along the national highway. But a report from the Pikit municipal police station said some 400 BIFF rebels crossing the national highway had come upon the checkpoint and opened fire .

The firefight lasted for about an hour, Hao said, leaving a civilian dead, one Anwar Langalen, 34 and 2 soldiers wounded. A nurse of the Cruzado Hospital in Pikit was injured by a stray bullet. [Ferdinand Cabrera /Mindanews]

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Man nabbed selling shabu

GENTS of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency regional office 11 led by Director Emerson Rosales arrested one Alkaber Jalali Musa, 24, married, resident of Trading, Davao City during a buy-bust operation last August 21 in Balusong, Matina. Musa was arrested after selling one sachet of shabu worth one thousand pesos to a PDEA agent who posed as a buyer. Three more sachets of shabu with a street value

of more or less sixty thousand pesos were also recovered from his possession. Musa is detained at a Davao City Police office facility while the seized drugs were submitted to Philippine National Police Regional Crime Laboratory, Ecoland, Davao City for laboratory examination. A charge for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002” has been filed against the suspect. [PDEA]

SM GenSan to impact local, reg’l economy

HE Sy-owned SM Mall branch in General Santos City which opened two weeks ago is expected to have “very significant impact” on the economy of the city and the region. The mall, touted to be among the biggest in Mindanao, immediately creates more jobs, said Avel Manansala, city hall media affairs officer. The presence of the mall is also expected to attract more investors into the city, he said. Recently, executives from AyalaLand, Inc. were in town on an “exploratory visit” and paid a courtesy call on Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio. AyalaLand currently operates the Abreeza Mall in Davao City. The mayor told the Ayala executives that local mall players are also becoming aggressive with the entry of big Manilabased mall operators in the city.

Currently, local mall operator KCC is building Veranza, an expansion of the KCC Mall of GenSan, and is set to open later this year. The Gaisano Mall here has likewise renovated and expanded its shopping store. “SM is the new industry that could sustain the economy of General Santos City. It attracts other industries, for example, real estate, hardware supply, professionals, and others. It will add to the growth of General Santos City and nearby provinces,” predicts Raymund Salangsang, president of the General Santos City Chamber of Commerceand Industry, Inc. (GSCCCII). “It will invite consumers from other provinces to buy and make business here in Gensan,” he added. The mall, however, is anticipated to bring “both advantages and disadvan-

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JCI launches artificial reef project in IGaCoS

N artificial coral reef which features simple block construction materials is being implemented by the Junior Chamber International in Barangay Camudmud, the Island Garden City of Samal. Dubbed Project Sea of Life and spearheaded by JCI Manila in partnership with counterparts in JCI Davao, JCI Daba-Daba, the Island Garden City of Samal, the Philippine Ecowarriors along with private donors, the projects aims to install 50 domes plus the donation of 20 solar lamps to fisherfolks and bantay-dagat in the community. The project was launched last August 19 with former Senator Miguel Zubiri as guest

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speaker for being the proponent of the Philippine ecowarriors movement which is actively supporting the Sea of Life project. Carlo Lorenzana, project co-chair said the artificial reef installation is the second project of JCI in the country after the first Sea of Life project was implemented in Palawan. He said the site was identified through the help of a survey conducted by Daba-Daba Jaycees and City Councilor Richard Guindolman who recommended the marine protected area of barangay Camudmud. The domes are manmade concrete and other

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ADVERTISING. Maligaya black cabs can now be seen sporting an advertising campaign of the Department of Tourism that shows the many tourist attractions of the country. [LEAN DAVAL JR.]

Seven countries in cacao confab, exhibition here S

EVEN countries represented by their respective economic teams will join some 300 industry experts, farmers, manufacturers, traders and allied product and service suppliers from Mindanao at the upcoming KakaoKonek conference and exhibition on Nov. 21-23 at Apo View Hotel in Davao City. Conference director Lizable “Wit” Holganza said Mindanao’s cocoa industry is leveling up further to global competitiveness with seven countries, to include U.S., China, Belgium, Italy, Japan, Turkey and Netherlands participating in the conference. She said the three-day conference is organized

by the Cocoa Industry Development Association of Mindanao, Inc. (CIDAMI) and Agricultural Cooperative Development International/Volunteers in overseas Cooperative Assistance (ACDI/VoCA), an international agribusiness funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture aimed at enabling Mindanaons to meet the country’s challenge to increase current approximated production volume of 10,000 metric tons (MT) to 100,000 MT by 2020. Aside from discussions on production and marketing strategies, Holganza said a business matching will also be held at the conference. A situationer of the

cacao industry presented Wednesday by Holganza at the Club 888 Forum at The Marco Polo Davao, showed that 90 percent of the total estimated 10,000 MT (metric tons) cacao production in the country annually come from Mindanao with about 10,000 hectares currently planted to cacao. For this, Mindanao is being tagged by CIDAMI as “sweet spot” for its thriving cocoa industry, she said. The cacao industry in the Davao region is already 35 years old as it started in 1977, where the first plantation in Mindanao was established. CIDAMI deputy director Dante Muyco said of the 10,000 MT cocoa

production, about 5,000 MT find its way to the international market particularly Europe, U.S. and some parts of Asia while the rest goes to the local market. China emerges as the biggest current market for the country’s cocoa. With the number of foreign markets for Mindanao’s cocoa, quality is not a question, he said. CIDAMI executive director Val Turtur said cacao industry in Mindanao is continuously growing with farmers now numbering to over 10,000 from the 8,000 in 2009. The number of cacao plantations all over Mindanao also expanded to about 13,000 hectares to date, he said. [PNA]

comply with food safety standards and help them become more energy efficient.

improve the quality of products and services of the local food sector. on the other hand, the DREAM team can help industries reduce industrial production cost through efficient energy utilization. The DREAM team is composed of engineers and professionals coming from various academic institutions, government offices, and private groups. The team aims to champion cost effective utilization of energy among consumers. They will provide consultancy services, seminars, and technical trainings, and energy audit services to increase awareness in proper

energy management, and efficient industrial operations. The two (2) service teams of DoST 11 were launched on August 23, 2012 at the D’Leonor Hotel, Bajada, Davao City. The team is now based at the DoST Regional office 11 and can be reached at 227-1313.

DOST forms DFST, DREAM teams

EoPLE nowadays are more conscious of the food they take and how to save energy. The Department of Science and Technology Regional office 11 (DoST 11) has created two service teams, namely, the Davao Food Safety Team (DFST) and the Davao Region Energy Audit and Management Team (DREAM), to help local industries in the region

The DFST is composed of twenty seven (27) members from various academic institutions, government agencies, and private companies. The team aims to spearhead a food safety culture, especially among MSMEs, through various activities such as technical trainings, awareness seminar on Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, and other Food Safety Management Systems, plant layout consultancy, and other services. The team’s ultimate goal is to assist MSMEs in complying with food safety requirements and help

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4 SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT

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PHL marine ecosystem deteriorating, says study Coral reef, Turtle Islands. Philippines [Copyright: © Jurgen Freund / WWF-Canon]

HILE the Philippines boasts of having some of the best beaches in the world, a report showed that the health of its marine ecosystem is deteriorating. The country ranked 105 out of 117 territories in a list dubbed “The ocean Health Index” recently released by the Global Agenda Council on oceans. The Philippines scored 51 out of 100 points in the ocean Health Index, lower than the global average score of 60 points. “The ocean Health Index evaluates the condition of marine ecosystems according to 10 human goals, which represent the key ecological, social, and economic benefits that a healthy ocean provides,” the report said.

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A high score means that the “maximum sustainable benefit is achieved through methods that do not compromise the ocean’s ability to deliver that benefit in the future,” it said further. PH’s worst performance The Philippines posted its worst performance in tourism and recreation where it was given a score of zero. This, as the report showed that water governance policies in the Philippines inadequately address pressures caused by tourism, such as chemical and trash pollution. The report rated the Philippines 71 points in terms of pressure from tourism and only 70 points in terms of resiliency. The country also performed poorly in food pro-

vision or the amount of seafood harvested for human consumption and the sustainability of methods (4 points); natural marine products (40 points); and sense of place or protection of indigenous species and their habitats (45 points). Such low scores dragged down gains in the following areas: access for local fishing communities (78 points); preservation of habitats that absorb carbon (61 points); coastal protection (69 points); coastal livelihoods and economies (72 points); clean waters (69 points); and marine biodiversity (74 points). Its score of 51 in the ocean Health Index is the average its score in all 10 indicators. Condition to worsen The report also noted

that based on the trend over five years, the Philippines’ ocean health will further worsen in the short-term in eight out of the 10 indicators. only the food provision and sense of place are expected to post slight improvements of 0.007 percent and 0.15 percent respectively, the report said. The top ten performers in the ocean Health Index were Jarvis Island, USA Pacific Uninhabited Territories, Clipperton Island, Seychelles, Germany, Estonia, French Polynesia, Antigua and Barbuda, the Netherlands and Canada. At the bottom of the ranking, meanwhile, were Sierra Leone, Liberia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Nigeria and Algeria.

showed that the fast rate of urbanization in Asia has been causing environmental degradation with the rise in pollution, more slum areas, and greater economic and social inequalities. The senator explained that other notable data in the ADB study include the alarming increase in carbon dioxide emissions that could rise to 10.2 metric tons per capita by 2050 with the lack of intervening actions to reverse the trend. “As a nation, we have been engaging industrial-

ized nations, through the annual climate change talks, to cut down on their greenhouse gas emissions. And while we wait for their positive response, our government must undertake a concrete strategy to pursue a green and disaster-resilient development path,” Legarda stressed. “our government must design and implement a diversification of our energy systems. We have to explore and continue to develop hydropower, geothermal and wind power as renewable energy

sources. We must engage the private sector to invest in clean new technologies, adopt energy efficiency measures and reengineer corporate social responsibility to reflect the joint values of achieving business sustainability through building disasterresilient local communities,” she pointed out. Legarda further noted that the ADB study also revealed that with increasing urban population, over 700 million people in Asian cities could be at risk of coastal flooding and inland flooding.

Heed the call for green, sustainable development S

ENAToR Loren Legarda yesterday reiterated her call for the nation to pursue green, sustainable and resilient development to prevent a “bleak and environmentally degraded future” that an Asian Development Bank study revealed. Legarda, the United Nations Regional Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for Asia-Pacific, cited information from ADB’s Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2012, which

Community outreach essential to stop poaching, recover wildlife

N Southeast Asia, iconic wildlife species such as tigers and elephants survive in tenuously small populations surrounded by villages, agriculture and roads. Tigers, in particular, face a menacing combination of threats – direct poaching for their body parts, which are sold internationally as medicine and decorations, and poaching of their prey, like the sambar, barking deer, gaur and wild pig, that tigers depend on for survival and reproduction. Wildlife poaching, especially of large mammals, has reached critical levels in Thailand and throughout Asia, resulting in forests that are nearly empty of animals. Controlling poaching Tackling poaching requires professionally managed protected areas and often, high levels of ranger patrolling. But park rangers are usually outnumbered by local people living in the surrounding areas. If parks fail to gain the help of local people in the fight against poaching, then the continued efforts of the poachers will overwhelm even the best-trained, motivated rangers who are at the frontline protecting tigers. But if society actively supports conservation efforts, then rangers would be part of a broad alliance that outnumber the poachers. Engaging society in conservation is crucial for lasting and effective conservation. In 2008, WWF-Thailand and Kuiburi National Park in southern Thailand’s Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, began an experimental project to reduce poaching by enlisting the support

of surrounding communities. Conducted jointly with Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, the project’s main goal was the recovery of tiger prey. Until then, tiger prey population had been poached to such scarcity that tigers were on the verge of extinction. Under the project, a long-term outreach and education campaign was organised, reaching out to three strata of local village society – adult villagers, children, and local leaders and government officials – that could help stem the tide of poaching. Motivating people to support conservation Increased awareness of the plight of wildlife, its role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, and the immorality of driving another species to extinction, must surely be a prerequisite to action. Therefore, as a first step, the project sought to raise awareness, increase knowledge, shift attitudes, and build compassion for wildlife. outreach events were organized at village meetings, schools, markets, temple fairs, youth camps, government meetings, and in the forest itself. A tiger mascot joined some events, which were educational and fun, with slide shows, games, music and discussions. In 2009 a Wildlife Recovery Network of 11 schools was initiated, and teachers have implemented a local curriculum focused on wildlife recovery issues. Altogether over 100 outreach events had been conducted since 2008 when the experiment started, directly reaching out to more than 7,000 people. [wwF]

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THE ECONOMY

Davao’s ICT sector still looking for 1,000 scholars T

HE Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Davao, Inc. is still looking for more than 1,000 scholars to be trained as call center agents, animators, transcriptionists and software developers. Lizabel Holganza, president of ICT Davao, said Wednesday they still have to fill about 40 percent of the 2,400 scholarship slots with a total worth of P23 million that will only be available until November 30. This is under the Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP) of the Technical Educa-

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POPULAR. A lady checks out the bag of bread she purchased at a popular bakery along F. Torres Street yesterday. [Lean daVaL Jr.]

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Agriculture output in Mindanao favors traders than farmers

EGETABLES and rice products may come a plenty to the markets, but farmers get little from their produce as middlemen and traders enjoy more profit. Val Turtur, chairperson of the City Agricultural and Fishery Council and vice president of the Vegetables Industry Council in Southern Mindanao, said middlemen and traders are taking advantage of the farmers’ lack of consolidation skills and direct link to better markets. Turtur earlier said in another report that the Davao region produces about 2,000 metric tons of vegetables per year. He cited that the middlemen play a key role in the supply chain of vegetables in which more than 70 percent of vegetables pass through or controlled by them. They are the commissioners, “viajeros,” “jamboleros,” consolidators and institutional buyers, hence, four to five channels of middlemen before the product reaches the consumers. “You can find these jamboleros in Bankerohan bridge every afternoon, once the truck of vegetables passes by. These men hitch-in and they are the ones who will deal with the consolidators or wholesalers once [the vegetables are] unloaded at Farmers’ Market/Metro Circle,” Turtur said. He noted that this happens because there is no legitimate farmers’ group or a marketing arm of farmers that consolidates their product. That is why in most cases, the farmers are at the mercy of the traders who control the price.

“It is also difficult for farmers to access financial and technical resources. And, they have limited or no access to information. Sustainability and food security are the buzzwords,” Turtur added. Pedro Arnado, Southern Mindanao chairperson of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP), also said that there are several organizations of farmers, including barangay farmers’ associations,

Thomas Schneider said that the primary stakeholders for sustainability—the people, business sector, and government should work together to arrive at a viable framework for environmental and economic sustainability initiatives in the packaging industry. Schneider said that in light of growing concerns on such limited resources as petroleum, clean water, and food, he urged that the packaging in-

dustry should work on the holistic development of packages—the responsible use of materials, environmental-friendly manufacturing processes, the creation of easily recoverable packaging, and to search for and use renewable sources of energy in work processes. According to Schneider, developing countries such as the Philippines had the advantage over developed countries with regard to sustainability

Photo shows Globe Corporate Social Responsibility Head Rob Nazal with Systemat-PackEdge President Lito Buñag and wife Peachy in one of the sessions.

that are being used by the national government to obtain funding from both local and global agencies. Private companies, he said, dictate the prices and exported the produce at prices higher than the local market could afford. He cited Banay-Banay in Davao oriental as one of the major rice granaries in Mindanao that is already contracted to a private corporation. Noting the experiences

of KMP members from 15 regions in the country, he said farmers have not benefited from the government’s budget allotment. He pointed out that the Department of Agriculture has a huge budget of P183 billion for 2012. But a big chunk of which has been used for the importation of 5.9 million metric tons of rice from Taiwan, Vietnam and the United States of America, he added. (Lorie ann a. CasCaro / Mindanews)

BURGER. Two kids eagerly watch a burger store sales attendant cooks their orders along Ponciano Reyes Street yesterday. [Lean daVaL Jr.]

Globe supports call for sustainability initiatives in the packaging industry LoBE Telecom recently collaborated with members of the packaging industry and supported the declaration for sustainability to be the global language of the international packaging industry. Speaking at the GLoBALPACK International Packaging Conference and Exhibition in Iloilo City, World Packaging organisation (WPo) President

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in packaging and product processing. This would be due to the way localized sustainability initiatives fit local culture and practice on an industrial level; national eco-sustainability systems with provisions for extended producer responsibility and adherence to lifecycle management standards would also play a key role. Globe Bridging Communities raised initiatives to strengthen its environmental sustainability and support social entrepreneurship through its eco bag made out of recycled and bio-degradable materials. According to Rob Nazal, head of Globe Corporate Social Responsibility, the “My Fair Share” eco bag is a viable alternative to plastic bags which has been banned from many cities around the country. “Globe is committed to synergize efforts to encourage reduction in plastic use and promote environment conservation. We also support fair trade practices and continually work with partner organizations who share our advocacy for supporting communities and helping them become sustainable social enterprises. The “My Fair Share” program is living proof of how Globe incorporates sustainability in business,” Nazal said.

Sun Cellular leads industry growth at 17% year on year

oBILE phone operator Sun Cellular raised its net service revenues by a robust 17% the first half of 2012, earning Php10.2 billion versus Php8.7 billion for the same period last year, the highest growth rate for any local telco this year. Sun Cellular President and Chief Executive officer orlando Vea attributed the company’s strong first half results to further increasing sales of postpaid subscriptions and positive consumer take up on their new prepaid load variants, increase demand in broadband products and the marked improvement of Sun’s network coverage powered by its synergy with parent company, PLDT. Revenue growth for the company’s Postpaid, Prepaid, and Broadband segments all posted double-digit growth rates which combined led to Sun Cellular’s continuing to blaze the path for the local telecom industry. “We have built on our growth momentum in the first quarter of the year. We are now reaping the rewards of the synergies between companies in the PLDT

wireless group, as it adds more value to our existing services such as postpaid offerings and prepaid load variants, among others,” Vea said. Vea added that the network improvements will continue and they will lend more focus this time to enhancing network quality. Since the start of the year, Sun Cellular has enhanced its coverage, with the highest marked improvement in Mindanao and Northern Luzon. Vea says, Sun will continue deploying high-gain antennae as well as upgraded network elements to meet the growing demands for its postpaid and prepaid products and services. Elaborating on Sun Cellular’s first half performance, Chief operating officer Charles Lim pointed to the increase in demand for affordable smartphones that come with best-value plans. “Sun Cellular is committed to providing powerful yet affordable Android-based smartphones to its customers. With the right Sun Postpaid Plan, consumers will now be able to expand their horizons in mobility and go beyond simply calling and texting.” Lim explained.

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The lady who makes cheese By Carlo P. Mallo

HILE finishing college degree in animal science at the University of the Philippines – Los Baños, olive Puentespina would often wonder if she would one day become a cheese maker, after all, she was the “resident” cheese taster in her department given her love for the dairy product. With some twist of fate, from her course in animal science, to becoming a tissue culture specialist, olive has now become the most sought after cheese maker in the country, with most chefs and five star hotels as her top clients. And oh, her brand, Malagos Cheese, is a household name among the guests of Manila Polo Club. It has been seven years since olive first “played” with milk and six years later, she has become the country’s top choice for artisan cheeses. “There is no secret behind it. It is how a person tackles a challenge, pressure, success, or problems that defines success. The technical aspect you can always learn, but how you deal with doubts is something that comes from yourself. With me, I always choose to tackle things positively,” olive said, recalling the time when she first launched her cheese and some would remark, “I wouldn’t dare touch that, lest I die.” More than a cheesemaker, olive Puentespina insists that she is a mother and a wife first and foremost. “I want to be good, to be better than I am right now, but I don’t want to be big. I am already in a very happy place right now with how the business is going,” olive said. What cheese-makers in France perfected in a span of decades, olive was able to achieve in a span of years. “I always interact with my clients. It is very important that you listen to them. Whether it is good or bad, there is always something that you can learn from them – something that will help you improve your product,” olive said. It is one trait that a lot of chefs love about olive. She doesn’t feel slighted or offended when chefs would ask her to tweak some of her products. “When I started playing with milk, I was just doing cheeses that way I felt cheese should be done. It was only later that people

started telling me that I was making cheese the European way,” olive said. With over 25 kinds of cheese under her belt, olive continue to experiment and tries to make different kinds of cheese. “Making cheeses in my cheese room is what makes me really happy,” olive said. Just six years after officially putting her cheeses in the market, olive has now three cheese rooms and six staffers. “The company is growing and I need to maintain my focus on making the cheese. While I have four assistants helping me make the cheese, they are more focused on cleaning up after my mess.” While olive does not see herself retiring soon, it warms her heart knowing that her daughter is interested in following her footsteps. “I do not see myself in making this a big business venture, maybe the next generation. All I want to focus on now is to build the foundation. one time, my daughter asked me if she can become a cheese maker too, it was like she was asking for my opinion if she has the capacity to become one,” olive said. Her daughter, during an apprenticeship under her, showed exemplary skills in cheese making. “She was moving like a natural. I even thought to myself that if I was able to move like that when I was starting, I would be so good now.” Aside from being a mother to her three children, olive also serves as an inspiration to many aspiring artisan entrepreneurs and even to other local entrepreneurs who are waiting for their so-called “big break”. Given the opportunity to talk to people who aspire to start their own business, artisan or otherwise, olive has this to say, “Always focus on the product. No matter how beautiful your packaging is if the product is not any good, people will not buy it. Research about the product and do your best. Second, listen to your clients; you will learn something from them. Third, treat your workers well, train with them. Give your workers what is due them. Fourth, if all of the three have been fully satisfied, you will be one happy owner.” “And don’t forget to dream big, but always start with baby steps. Don’t over invest,” olive said.

‘No good cheese comes from bad milk.’

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Fareed Zakaria’s ‘mistake’ Commentary By Steven Brill

EDITORIAL

The good, the bad and the ugly

HE tragic death of the late Secretary of Interior and Local Government Jesse Robredo has brought to the fore different faces of tribute, triviality, and tribulation. Before his untimely death last August 18, Secretary Robredo was not the most popular figure among all members of the Aquino Cabinet. He was just “one of the Cabinet men” so to speak. Not the controversial type, not the kind who hogs the limelight. Secretary Robredo was not talked-about unless it was a matter of public issue concerning the affairs of his department. In short, he was a roll-up-hissleeves type of worker. He simply went about his work. It is not surprising that until the tragic plane crash off the coast of Masbate, most of his countrymen had not known much about him. It was only after the crash that Secretary Robredo was “formally introduced” to the 90 plus million Filipinos via full media coverage of the gripping search and recovery mission. It was then that people got up close and personal with the good Secretary whose appointment as such had not even been confirmed by the powerful Commission on Appointments. What irony.

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It was just too bad that while the man was performing his job so much better than some of his Cabinet colleagues did their jobs, he had yet to get the nod of the CA members— a member of which is his kababayan who reportedly stood in the way of his confirmation. The kababayan has since denied the report. So much for politics trying to get in the way of solid performance. Which brings us to the question: Who will replace SecretaryJess Robredo as head of the DILG? Already press reports say that the race is on, even as the late DILG chief has yet to be laid to rest with full state honors! Perhaps, President Aquino already has someone in mind. But then again, perhaps he has not. But to some of his countrymen, looking for a replacement to Robredo is like looking for a needle in a haystack. okay. Maybe it really won’t be that difficult. But Secretary Robredo was a rara avis, the kind we seldom see these days in the realm of public administration. Philippine governance is characterized by the good, the bad, and the ugly—as if you didn’t know. Take your pick. But sadly, in this case, the good had to go. And more is the pity. ANTONIO M. AJERO Editor in Chief

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oWEVER, Haughney did spend one paragraph getting Zakaria to describe what his “mistake” was in plagiarizing Lepore: “The mistake, he said, occurred when he confused the notes he had taken about Ms. Lepore’s article - he said he often writes his research in longhand - with notes taken from ‘Gunfight: The Battle over the Right to Bear Arms in America,’ by Adam Winkler (W.W. Norton, 2011), a copy of which was on his desk at his CNN office.” That explanation raises more questions than it answers, none of which are covered in Haughney’s article, and which other reporters should pursue. Zakaria’s chief offense was in using as his own Lepore’s description and analysis of what the Winkler book says. Even if the book was “on his desk,” did he read it? Does he actually have any notes from his having read the book? or did he confuse what the source of his notes was because he misremembered reading the book? And how could the notes from Lepore’s New Yorker piece have been mistaken for notes taken from the Winkler book, if the notes refer to the book just the way Lepore does? Why would he think notes taken from a book would describe the book and its author? Did the Times reporter ask to see those notes, not just to understand what happened but also to verify that they exist? Did the Times reporter ask to interview Zakaria’s editor or anyone else on the Time or CNN staffs? Did the reporter ask to interview the Time and CNN “investigators”? Someone should. These may seem like tough questions, but imagine the mainstream press’s tough questions if a politician tried this kind of simple, trust-me explanation. Indeed, it’s easy to imagine critics of the mainstream media charging that the “lesson” Zakaria says he learned is not too far afield from Newt Gingrich’s explanation, mocked appropriately by the press, that he cheated on his wife because of all the pressures he was under trying to do good for his country. Zakaria also told the Times that he had reluctantly hired a research assistant to help him handle the workload, but that the assistant did not draft his articles. If his more complete explanation turns out to be that he is taking the bullet for a research assistant, readers at CNN.com and Time deserve to know that, too, and deserve to know what he’s doing to cut down on his workload so that he can be fully responsible for the work that bears his name. And reporters deserve to know the name of the research assistant, not to embarrass him or her but so that they can interview him or her to verify the story. However, if it turns out that this was more than a paper mix-up or a researcher’s rookie mistake, and that the pressures of all those paying gigs actually made Zakaria steal Lepore’s work something for which he could have been thrown out of the two universities (Harvard and Yale) that adorn his resume - CNN and Time should explain why he’s being forgiven and what he’s doing to cut down on his workload and multiple payrolls. More than that, reporters should press CNN and Time on why even one commission of what, along with fabrication, is journalism’s most basic breach of trust gets a pass. Would I be able to explain to the police that my flat-screen might be stolen, but I swear everything else in my house was bought honestly? The same Times story that initially referred to his busy schedule, noted that Zakaria had been criticized for giving basically the same paid graduation speech at two commencements this spring. I’m not sure how bad an offense that is, but it does raise another question: Where, other than at universities, has he been such a busy paid speaker? Has he been paid to speak to groups -such as those representing major industries or international constituencies (a group that seeks enhanced free-trade agreements, for example) -that have special interests related to issues he reports about or whose leaders have been covered in his writings or on his TV show? A column by David Carr in the Times, also on Monday, compared Zakaria’s transgression to those of Jonah Lehrer, who was found to have plagiarized his own work by recycling it in the New Yorker, among other places, and also to have fabricated quotes in his best-selling book, Imagine. Declaring Lehrer to be the far worse actor - which based on all the available evidence is clearly true - Carr wrote this about Zakaria: “He apologized, was suspended, and Time and CNN investigated whether there was a deeper problem and decided there was not. He was reinstated on Thursday. End of story.” Really? [Steven Brill is the author of Class Warfare: Inside the Fight To Fix America’s Schools, has written for magazines including New York, The New Yorker, Time, Harper’s, and The New York Times Magazine. He founded and ran Court TV, The American Lawyer magazine, ten regional legal newspapers, and Brill’s Content magazine. He also teaches journalism at Yale, where he founded the Yale Journalism Initiative]

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Soul-savers or money-makers

oU must have watched either on purpose or by accident, religious television programs wherein the sole performer and main attraction are known self-proclaimed, self-righteous and self-styled messengers of God’s Word. If indeed, you have watched such programs, you must have noticed, too, the one obvious thing they all have in common: expensive suites – coat and tie with matching handkerchief in their left breast pocket. only one word can aptly describe such costly attire: luxurious. These alleluia barkers look not only spic and span, but are clearly overdressed, or dressed to kill, if you please. You would even think that they are hosting a beauty pageant, or awards night formal affair, or a reality television show. They look so unabashedly well-off, so dapper that they could easily outshine industrial tycoons and corporate CEos. one cannot help but ask, are they for real? Are they soul-savers, or moneymakers, or show-offs? Is the elaborate stage setting of their program part of a grand design to hoodwink people into empty in their wallets and pouring its contents in the so-called “love-offering” box? Another question which touches they very core of their high-end lifestyle. Where do they get the money to buy those really expensive suits? How could they afford such luxury given that they are not wealthy businessmen, or income-earning professionals, or corpo-

rate officers? Some of these bible-quoting spiritual artists even wear suits similar in design to those worn by characters in space adventure movies like The Planet of the Apes. There is one Bible interpreter who wears a black coat over a close-neck sweater which makes him look like a Mafia godfather or a drug syndicate lord. And there is this popular leader of a Catholic group who holds prayer-rally at the Luneta in Manila who was once described by a columnist as a circus toastmaster because of his outlandish attire – white coat, white pants, colored bow-tie accentuated by a cluster of red flower on his left breast. Why can’t or don’t these soul-saving artists dress simply so that they would appear credible, believable (if not lovable), and saintly (?) heralds of God’s Gospel? They may not be aware of it, but their overly impressive sartorial taste betrays their divine aura, bogus as it may seem. Come on guys, look at yourselves in the mirror and ask: Am I a humble servant of the Lord, or a rattling pompous reality television show host? Ponder this: Some preachers show us the way to heaven; others find ways to our pocket.

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popular leader of a Catholic group who holds prayerrally at the Luneta in Manila who was once described by a columnist as a circus toastmaster because of his outlandish attire – white coat, white pants, colored bowtie accentuated by a cluster of red flower on his left breast.’

Is there a need for more coal plants?

HE Climate Change Commission is looking into the bid to build more coal-fired power plants in the country so this body can furnish Malacanang its recommendations on the matter. CCC Commissioner Naderev Saño raised urgency for the recommendations, warning such bid isn’t compatible with government’s vision for a risk- and climate-resilient Philippines since studies show coal use is pollutive, environmentally destructive and helps accelerate climate change. “I’m confirming we already have on-going discussions on the issue as government’s policy is clear: we must pursue renewable energy (RE) aggressively and move away from technologies that increase communities’ risk,” he said Thursday. He made the statement during a briefing for the National Anti-Coal Summit environment watchdog Greenpeace Southeast Asia spearheaded in Metro Manila. He noted such policy is embodied in government’s National Strategic Framework on Climate Change and National Climate Change Action Plan. Greenpeace and various groups are opposing the planned coal plants, noting host communities for these projects will

SPECIAL FEATURE By Catherine teveS be plagued with toxic emissions, water scarcity and livelihood disruption. A lethal mix of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, mercury, arsenic, lead and chromium is found in coal, Greenpeace noted. “Coal kills,” Greenpeace climate and energy campaigner Anna Abad said during the summit. She said the country already hosts nine operating coal plants and 12 more are already in the pipeline. She said: “Communities pay the price for dirty fossil fuel, however. “Coal use endangers families’ and the environment’s well-being. “We find environmental damage and health problems in places where coal is mined and used in power generation.” Experts also earlier said power plants are among sources of carbon dioxide (Co2) emissions that help trap heat in the atmosphere, raising global temperature. Such temperature rise drives climate change, they said. They cited coal-fired power plants as the worst source of carbon pollution, accounting for over half of Co2

emissions from the power sector even if those facilities produce just under 40 percent of global electricity. Greenpeace Executive Dir. Von Hernandez continues promoting implementation of RE projects, believing these will help generate sustainable development nationwide. He also said RE projects won’t undermine government’s climate agenda unlike coal use. “We have sun, wind and other RE resources which must be increasingly tapped,” he said. He said the country can produce, from wind alone, energy of some 70,000 megawatts (MW) that’s seven times more than the national requirement. “Worldwide cost for solar energy technology is also declining while fossil fuel is becoming expensive,” he continued. He added the country has various geothermal resources which can be developed further. Earlier, authorities reported the Philippines is the world’s second top producer of geothermal energy with an installed capacity of nearly 2,000 MW. The country has a geothermal power potential of at least 4,000 MW, they noted. [PNA]

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A matter of choice

ERRIFYING PRoJECTIoN ABoUT THE RH BILL – There is no such thing as a perfect law and not even the world’s most advanced country has any. Some laws may have some defects, but not as flawed as claimed by severe critics. one glaring example is the controversial Reproductive Health Bill which requires appropriate and intelligent debate. Cross sections of society, especially the pro-RH Bill, rallied its passage into law by Congress mainly because it brings great benefits to the Filipino people. The RH Bill advocates firmly believe it is the answer to the country’s population problem, which is now an estimated 90 million or more people. The government, notably the previous administration, was ineffective in implementing its family planning and population control program. There are aggravating factors, for instance it avoided a clash with the leadership of the Catholic Church which strongly condemns artificial methods of birth control. Being a predominantly Catholic country, the past administration, the President above all, adhered to the dictation of - take note church leaders who are against any method controlling senseless birth. The church hierarchy only promotes the rhythm procedure, which is persistently ‘violated’ by both married and unmarried couples despite constant reminders from religious leaders. Certainly, the church leaders for all intents and purposes will not tolerate any government scheme that promotes the use of contraception. The projection of the church hierarchy is even more terrifying. It relentlessly inculcates in the minds of the faithful that the RH Bill is a government measure that promotes abortion. They further add that it is an organized effort of the present leadership they perceive as transplanting ‘anti-life and antifamily laws and practices’ into our social order. But in reality, thousands of women yearly are estimated to ubdergo abortion to deal with the financial and emotional strain of unwanted pregnancy despite the fact that abortion is strictly prohibited and against the teachings of the Catholic Church. A government family planning and population control program will be ineffective if our present leaders consistently emphasize natural family planning over artificial birth control for fear of getting the ire of the church hierarchy. And I would like to stress that it is not the entire membership of the Catholic Church that is against the RH Bill because many followers are also advocates of the proposed measure. Moreover, the RH Bill respects the views of the church, specifically its position on families and the preservation of the life of the unborn. Granting the RH Bill is passed, still nobody could prevent abortion, not even the leaders of the church, but it would probably be minimized. How much more if there are no alternatives where couples have the freedom to choose and avail of a family planning method of their choice? over population, more than anything else, is straining the country’s resources. So what has to be done? We should take a good look at our present predicament and raise this dominant question: what isn’t going right in our country? Take note that high population growth outruns the country’s ability to build its economy and investment in infrastructure, which is why there is crushing poverty. It’s an old problem associated with joblessness, homelessness, landlessness, and food shortage, lack of shelter and medical care and illiteracy. If the Aquino leadership will accord lesser concern for the country’s burgeoning population, the annual growth rate could be above 2.5% or maybe even slightly higher. With a population increasing at accelerating pace we will be able to double say, 20 or 30 years - together with basic needs, social services, peace and security. What about criminality and brutal lawlessness – will we be able to double the number of courts and prison cells? All of the problems that go with these social aberrations are expected to swell. But it need not be a permanent one. With an honest-to-goodness and wellmeaning government, population control and human development program, Filipinos could be properly organized and motivated to become an important resource in addressing their own economic and social conditions. They have to realize that the most important change will come not only from the government or any outside entities but from them. A sustaining encouragement between the executive, legislative, government agencies and civil society to gather support and consolidate efforts in the formulation and implementation of laws that favor population control and human development program is an advocacy worth the people’s espousal and cooperation.

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The flag in the City Hall of Tagum is displayed at half-mast since August 22, in honor of the late local government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo. During their flag-raising ceremony, employees of the city government offered a one-minute moment of silence to honor the memories and contribution of the secretary to the country. In this file photo dated August 20, 2010, DILG Sec. Robredo reviews the hardbound copy of the 2007 Revenue Code of Tagum (Tax Ordinance

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No. 07-001) with Tagum City Mayor Rey T. Uy at the VIP Lounge of the Davao International Airport in Davao City. The two leaders frequently meet in this place when the secretary is in Davao. “Ang Tagum City ay isa sa mga siyudad ng Pilipinas na magaling at maunlad in terms sa pamamalakad ng gobyerno lalo nasa sa Economic Enterprises Strategy and Management System,” Secretary Robredo said.

launches artificial Tagum mourns Robredo’s death JCI coral reef in IGACOS

AGUM City Mayor Rey T. Uy led his city in honoring the late Sec. Jesse M. Robredo of the Department of Interior and Local Government who died in a plane crash off the coast of Masbate last August 18, 2012. “Jess, my salute for what you have done to us. Although we are sad but I know you are happy there because you have done your very best for the improvement of our dear country,” said Mayor Uy in a television interview yesterday. Starting today, flags across the city are flown at half-mast to signify this

city’s grief over the untimely death of the secretary and to join the whole Filipino nation in the National Days of Mourning as declared by Malacañang. During their flag-raising ceremony, employees of the city government offered a one-minute moment of silence to honor the memories and contribution of the secretary to the country. In his talk to the city government employees during their flag raising ceremony yesterday, Mayor Uy lauded the governance reforms Secretary Robredo introduced, which are anchored on transpar-

ency and accountability. Mayor Uy specifically mentioned the proper utilization of the 20% development fund and the seal of good housekeeping, which the City Government of Tagum is a constant winner. Under Robredo’s stint as the secretry of DILG, LGU Tagum was awarded the regional top prize of the Gawad Pamana ng Lahi Award conferred by no less than the secretary in Manila for its innovations in administrative governance, economic governance and environmental governance. Uy and Robredo last

saw each other in a school in Nabunturan, Compostela Valley last March 8, 2012 where the latter joined Mayor Uy in delivering school chairs fabricated by the local government of Tagum Meanwhile, the city director of the DILG is also saddened by Robredo’s demise. “Malaking kawalan sa ating bansa at sa DILG si Kalihim Jesse Robredo. He made a difference in our lives as field officers of the department. He is the epitome of a true public servant,” said Director Eliza P. Mendoza in a text message.

he gives to the decisions of the local government. “Despite some differences in our opinions, particularly on the issue of the environment code, Sec. Robredo respected our decision (to stick with the provision on banning open pit mining),” he said. “But what I admire most about the secretary is his program on incentivizing local governance through the Seal of Housekeeping and the Gawad Pamana ng Lahi that encouraged active participation of local government units,” he added. I hope the next DILG secretary will be as dedicated as Secretary Robredo, Pingoy said. At the turnover of the P50,000 financial incen-

tives to barangays adjudged as best 100 in the province’s Dungog sa Barangay Award this morning, participants offered a minute of silence for the late secretary. South Cotabato’s Dungog sa Barangay Award was patterned after DILG’s Seal of Housekeeping. A mass in honor of Robredo will also be held at the covered court inside the provincial capitol at 4 p.m. Friday, the governor announced. Meanwhile, in an interview over the radio to South Cotabato 2nd District Representative Daisy Avance-Fuentes, she described Robredo as a development-oriented person with a unique, ef-

fective way of managing local government. “He wants the LGUs to be effective, not to be dependent on their IRA (internal revenue allotment). He wants LGUs to set up plans,” Fuentes said. “Under his leadership, the DILG has started a scheme of evaluating local government units that has encouraged LGUs to be effective in local governance. His death will definitely have major effects on the administration of President Aquino, Fuentes said. North Cotabato Gov. Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza called Robredo “a champion of good governance and transparency.”

Soccsksargen officials grieve for DILG secretary

FFICIALS in Soccsksargen Region and the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao are united in saying that the untimely death of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo is a great loss to the Aquino administration and the government’s mandate to promote good governance. In behalf of the provincial government of South Cotabato, Gov. Arthur Y. Pingoy Jr. extended his sympathies to the bereaved family of Sec. Robredo whom he described as a good government official, a loving father to his family and a model public servant. Pingoy lauded the late secretary for the respect

N artificial coral reef, which features simple block construction materials will be implemented by Junior Chamber International in Barangay Camudmud, the Island Garden City of Samal. The project is dubbed Project Sea of Life spearheaded by JCI Manila in partnership with counterparts in JCI Davao, JCI Daba-Daba, the Island Garden City of Samal, the Philippine Ecowarriors along with private donors. It aims to install 50 domes plus the donation of 20 solar lamps to fisherfolks and bantay-dagat in the community. The project was launched on August 19 with former Senator Miguel Zubiri as guest speaker, the former senator is the proponent of the Philippine Ecowarriors movement which is actively supporting the Sea of Life project. Carlo Lorenzana, project co-chair said that the artificial reef installation is the second project of JCI in the country. The first Sea of Life project was implemented in Palawan. He said the site was identified through the help of a survey conducted by Daba-Daba Jaycees and City Councilor Richard Guindolman who rec-

ommended the marine protected area of barangay Camudmud. The domes are manmade domes made up of concrete and other construction materials; this serves a fish habitat and shelter to be used to rehabilitate reefs damaged by destructive fishing practices such as illegal dynamite and cyanide fishing. The domes were conceptualized by Chris Dearne, a General Santos –based British hotelier and diver who thought of an idea after seeing the state of local reefs. Dearne said they have constructed 5,000 domes in about 40 months. “These domes are normal everyday building materials, we kept it simple, nothing imported,” Dearne said describing the man-made reefs. He said that based on the assessments done on installed domes about 90% of the domes have attracted fish and other organisms. Dearne added that in order to be successful these domes have to be untouched as he noticed that several fisherman still would try to overturn the installed domes to force out the fishes. Several domes were also destroyed because of ship’s anchors.

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Marang, another signature fruit of Davao

RUITS abound in Davao City, the most popular being the odious but tasteful durian. But one fruit that also deserves recognition is the marang (Artocarpus odoratissimus), a similar looking fruit that has a thornless thick rind or skin. As indicated in its scientific name, the marang exudes a strong, but fragrant sugary smell but is lighter than the durian. Marang is a rather tasty fruit. When still young, the rind remains green, changing color to greenish yellow as it ripens. The thick rind protects the core, which is a collection of flesh-covered seeds. one would only need to take a piece from the core and remove the flesh. The seed can also be consumed when it is boiled or roasted.

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It is also one of the most nutritious fruits found in the Philippines. It is high in protein, carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, phosphorous, iron, retinol, beta-carotene, vitamin A and C, thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin. Many residents in Davao and surrounding provinces consider the marang as a good dessert as it does not leave too much smell when opened and consumed. The small fleshy seeds are also easier to pick off from the fruit compared to the durian, which needs to be cut into pieces first. The marang is widely distributed and sold in Davao City as surrounding agricultural municipalities grow these all year round. While it is known to be grown also in certain parts of Palawan, it is more prominently found in

the southern part of the Philippines, particularly in the Davao region. The fruit tree is hardy and continuously produce fruits all year round, making the marang one of the most sustainable agricultural products in the region. Davao’s marang is a favorite pasalubong for tourists. It is also one of the cheapest and is sold at P50 a kilo (lower if you buy in bulk). Most visitors would bring boxes of marang weighing several kilos with them. Because of its odor, the marang also shares almost the same reputation as the durian. During air transport, airports and airlines require passengers to check in their purchased marang. [By Alexander Villafania/ loQal. ph]

(SCCII), agreed, adding, “SM is the modern way of catering to consumers, and that would impact small businesses.” “Consumers’ needs will be provided by modern stores and facilities. But our local markets will be teeming with shoppers from neighboring provinces who will be joining us,” Billena said, adding that local providers might be affected by the competition and other related problems, but it would be temporary and the situation will stabilize after

two years. “The mall will reach many consumers from other provinces. Many industries would be created, but we can foretell that some industries will die. In transportation, more taxicabs might be needed. In fast food, many Jollibee stores with drive-throughs are being built. Sanitary stores and convenience stores must adjust. Costumers might demand for them to open beyond 9pm, as SM and other malls close at 9pm,” he added. [PNA]

is yet to be determined by the TESDA and Business Processing Association of the Philippines. “our advocacy along with TESDA is to provide employment for the scholars so we need our students to be competitive. With TWSP, we aim to employ 70 percent of them within six months after graduation,” she said. In fact, she added, the Jobs Academy signed a memorandum of agreement with Davao Software, Inc., which is an organization of 22 member companies, to ensure the employment of graduates. Holganza noted that the scholarship program is in line with the ICT sector’s goal to generate 14,000 to 16,000 jobs in the industry by the end of 2012. She added that they still need some 2,000 employees to reach the target this year on top of

the existing 12,000. To invite more interested workers in the ICT industry, the ICT Davao will host a jobs caravan during a three-day innovation exposition here on November 9-11, she said. She clarified that this will not be a jobs fair but an opportunity for potential members, especially the young ones, to have an interactive and handson experience on the kinds of jobs they may consider applying for. To be attended by industry players – including animators, visual graphic designers, and software developers – the expo will showcase capabilities of the ICT products and services. She mentioned that members of the academe will also be present in this event to know from participating companies what skills to develop that would match their demands. [Lorie Ann A. Cascaro / MindaNews]

FFROM 2 SWINDLING SUSPECTS. Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrest Rodjes Cuizon (right) and Samuel Navarro Daganu (left), two suspected members of the notorious Cuizon swindling group, in a raid at SabrosoVillage, Ecoland, Davao City yesterday. [Lean daVaL Jr.]

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leader, one Joseph Alingay, is reportedly wanted for illegal discharge of firearm, grave coercion, illegal detention even as the police and court process servers are looking for him to serve the warrants for his arrest. Alingay’s two accomplices, whose names were not available at this writing, are also reported to be in hiding leading to a perceptible slowing down in the selling of rights over lands in Diolo, according to reports reaching Davao City Councilor Berino Mambo-o, sectoral member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod representing Indigenous Peoples (IP). Mambo-o told Edge Davao that rampant selling

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of land rights in the sitio reportedly started months ago even before he assumed office as city councilor. He said the land involved in the selling spree is within the Bagobo-Klata ancestral domain and parts of the Lipadas-Talomo watershed. Mambo-o was told that the smallest area sold by the syndicate to each buyer was one hectare. Considering that about 100 people have already bought rights in the area, then the total area sold by the syndicate could easily be more than 100 hectares, the councilor said. The selling price is reportedly from P50,000 to P60,000 per hectare. Administrator Lopez

was given a list of close to 100 persons who reportedly bought rights in the area. Majority of those listed signed their names, an admission that indeed they have bought land rights in the area. Most of those listed as buyers are from Toril and Talomo, some of them members of the Philippine National Police. Lopez instructed lawyer Dominic Joseph Felizarta, city environment and natural resources officer, and his men to complete the investigation of the case and file the necessary criminal charges if warranted. Lopez was likewise given photos of makeshift shanties built in the area.

ed.” Dearne describes the man-made reefs. He said that based on the assessments done on installed domes, about 90% of the domes have attracted fish and other organisms. Dearne said that in order to be successful these domes should remain untouched after noticing that some fisherman still would try to overturn the installed domes to force out the fishes. Several domes were also destroyed by ship anchors. According to Divine Magtoto, president of Daba-Daba Jaycees, the

areas where the domes will be installed will be non-fishing and non-anchorage areas. The project aims to help rebuild marine life and the fishing livelihood of the community in the area. Junior Chamber International is a leadership development organization composed of young entrepreneurs, businessmen, professionals, socio-civic leaders and other committed individuals who aim to hone their leadership skills within the context of community development activities. [PIA 11/RG Alama]

FFROM 2 construction materials to serve as fish habitat and shelter to rehabilitate reefs damaged by destructive fishing practices such as illegal dynamite and cyanide fishing. The domes were conceptualized by Chris Dearne, a General Santos –based British hotelier and diver who thought of the idea after seeing the state of local reefs. According to Dearne they have constructed 5,000 domes in about 40 months. “these domes are normal everyday building materials, we kept it simple, nothing import-

tages to the Gensan economy”, Salangsang said. “It will bring opportunities for our human resource and many professionals. our consumers will enjoy low priced but quality goods, and the better facilities and amenities that the new big mall brings. But SM also creates greater competition for our local businesses and providers,” he said. Rey Billena, president of the neighboring Sarangani Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.

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tion and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). She said the scholarship slots range from P5,000 for call center agents; P10,000 for animators and transcriptionists; and P30,000 for software developers. But 80 percent of the slots are for voiced service providers or call center agents. The scholars will undergo trainings with partner institutions here that are TESDA-accredited, among them Jobs Academy, MTC Academy and Philippine College of Technology. Belinda L. Torres, president of Jobs Academy, said this program, which started in November last year, is about to end to make way for another wave of voucher for emerging technologies, specifically game development, social media and cloud computing. The number of target scholars for the upcoming scholarship in November

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TheRe ARe accessories and then there are accessories. The bone reproductions turned bodily adornments of OS Accessories are of a type that are unprecedented and out-ofthe-box. Certainly, a lot can be said for accessories made from polyurethane that are fashioned to resemble real bone structures of living beings. It was a stroll down Baguio’s Session Road in June of 2010 that turned partners AJ Omandac and Paul Jatayna on to the idea of combining bone with edgy elements such as metal chains. If their names sound familiar, it is because they already enjoy success in other fields that involve outlets of their strong creative juices. AJ, who hails from Tagum, is an illustrator and painter while Paul is a blogger and stylist. Together, they saw the beginnings of something that day that they could develop and cultivate with their collective expertise in design, mar-

keting and fashion. After purchasing the tribal necklaces that gave birth to their inspiration for OS (Latin for “bone”) a month later, the two multidisciplinary creatives set out to piece together their first collection that consisted of renderings of spi-

nal columns, bone clusters, animal tusks and skulls. The strong visuals of the campaigns made it quite clear: OS had arrived to show that they had some serious spine when it came to style. OS pieces are all about primitive sophistication and raw simplicity. At first glance, it is easy to feel daunted by the seeming

subversive nature of the pieces. But they prove extremely wearable and add an unexpected twist to the simplest or most glamorous of outfits. There is a definite allowance for the wearer’s own style but with their OS piece staking its unique claim in the total picture. AJ and Paul admit that they sometimes won-

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FReSh from her successful Annebisyosa concert, multimedia celebrity Anne Curtis enjoyed a down time with her production team in an exclusive party at Marco Polo Davao. Dubbed as Club Smith, taken after Anne’s real family name, the party took place in a private function room which was transformed into a pink and black themed dance club.

Think opulence, complete with chandeliers, mirror balls, feathers, lounge chairs, an open bar, a buffet spread with canapés and French pastries, plus a signature drink named ANNeBITIOuS. DJ Richie pumped up the beat with a great lineup of music and mixes which got the G-Force dancing in spontaneously choreographed moves.

UP AND ABOUT

Be enamored anew by ‘The King And I’

TRue to its reputation as the primary venue for superbworld-classentertainment, the country’s onestop, non-stop haven for superlative thrills, Resorts World Manila (RWM) is offering its third theatre production this 15th September with Rodgers and hammerstein’s The King And I. The mega-musical shall be staged at the majestic halls of the Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT) within RWM’s Newport Mall.

After setting a record-breaking 128 shows for its sophomore offering The Sound Of Music, Resorts World Manila aims to take it up a notch by providing theatre patrons a truly superlative production that features a stellar all-Filipino cast led by inimitable theatre legend Leo Tavarro Valdez, and the beautiful stage great Monique Wilson, who plays King

Resorts World Manila Reinvents A Timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein Classic

Mongkut and Anna respectively. Aside from being staged at the grandest and most state-of-theart theater in the country, The King and I also boasts of promising new sets of production props; lights, sound, and video technologies; and even the most exquisitely designed wardrobe helmed by no less than Philippine fashion icon Rajo Laurel. Theater goers will surely be enticed by the fresh take of prolific stage authority Direk Freddie Santos on the beloved classic, as he spices up the immortal tale of Anna and the King of Siam, complementing the dreamy scoring courtesy of the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Rodel Colmenar. Sourced from the 1944 novel by Margaret Landon’s chronicle of Anna Leonowens memoirs, as she was chosen to become governess to King Mongkut of Siam’s

many children in the early 1860’s, The King and I tells the travails of a British schoolteacher and her life in a foreign land, marred by conflict and an unexpressed love for the King. The tale was further popularized by the 1956 movie headlined by legendary actor Yul Brynner and the beautiful Gertrude Law-

rence, stamping it as a definitive hit and winning for Brynner the coveted Academy Award the following year. Later, revivals of the classic musical were also featured in Broadway and the West end. On September 15, Resorts World Manila brings to the country this revered romance for the whole family to enjoy, with a

gamut of special attractions and a critically-acclaimed cast of thespians that will definitely leave a magical impression to viewers of all ages. Catch The King And I and be enchanted once again by this boundless romance that has enamored millions all over the world for decades. The King and I also features Bo Cerrudo and Sheila Valderrama as alternates for King Mongkut and Anna, Gina Respall and Apple Chui as Lady Thiang, Tanya Manalang and Marian Santiago as Tuptim, and Lorenz Martinez and Floyd Tena as Lun Tha, among others. Tickets are now on sale at the Resorts World Manila Box Office and all TicketWorld outlets. For more information on The King and I schedules visit www.rwmanila.com or call the Tourist/Visitor Hotline at (632) 836-6333.

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Prince Harry parties sans clothes!

WE already know that Prince Harry had a rollicking good time over the weekend in Las Vegas, complete with a friendly swim race against ryan Lochte and lots of poolside mingling. But if seeing is believing, we didn’t know just how good a time Prince William’s little brother had in Sin city—and that his shirt wasn’t the only thing he was taking off! Yup, pictures of a completely naked Harry are making the rounds. Talk about the sun going down and the moon coming out. A palace rep has not yet responded to a request for comment. TMZ, which first flashed the

pics of Harry in the buff, got a “no comment” from the royal’s corner. According to the site, the photos were taken during a coed game of strip billiards in Harry’s spacious hotel suite. But it’s not as if the 27year-old prince, who has

been romancing cressida Bones back in his native England, has no modesty! Never once did Harry let things get, er, out of hand. These celebs do know that “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” is only a tagline, right?

5 other nude scandals

PriNcE HArrY may be a royal, but underneath it all he’s just another naked famous person. Another naked famous person who’s nakedness has gone viral. in this rundown originally published last September, we look back at other nude celebrity snapshots that went all-too public: Kate Middleton’s cousin strips for Playboy 1. Scarlett Johannson: in March, a 35-year-old man pleaded guilty to hacking the email accounts of a bevy of female stars, including Johannson and Mila Kunis. in the wake of the break in, two intimate shots of Johannson found their way to the Web; the Avengers actress fought back with the help of the FBi. 2. Vanessa Hudgens: in 2007, the then-teenaged Disney star issued an apology when photos depicting her sans mouse ears and Wildcat gear surfaced. Four years and two more leaks later, the “deeply upset” actress was over saying sorry—and into siccing the law on the leaker. 3. James Middleton: Before there was Prince Harry in Las Vegas and nothing

else, there was the bare bum of Pippa and Kate Middleton’s brother. 4. Megan Fox: For a movie that grossed less than $4,000, Passion Play

personally cause them harm—physical harm,” said Fox, who’d previously been exposed in leaked pics from Jennifer’s Body. 5. Sienna Miller: in

got a lot of press. Almost all of it concerned unauthorized, unclothed, on-theset photos of its sex-tapeeschewing star—and her subsequent throwdown challenge. “if i knew who took this picture, i would

2008, the paparazzi (and hacker) magnet wasn’t just snapped in the act of being topless; she was snapped in the act of being topless whilst kissing married actor Balthazar Getty. An international scandal ensued, as did a lawsuit. Bonus famous leaked nude: Dr. Laura Schlessinger. Yes, that Dr. Laura. She was young, and married (though legally separated, she said) when her lovah snapped photos of the future radio star in the buff. More than 20 years later, the lovah sold the photos to a porn website. Dr. Laura, yes, that Dr. Laura, was not pleased.

Present during Sarah G. show at the activity center of Abreeza Mall are (from left to right) Javier D. Hernandez, assistant vice presi- Tony Boy Floriendo poses with the ALI EXECUTIVES -Ms. Cora G. Dizon, Ms. Rowena M. Tomeldan, Mr. Javier D. Hernandez & Ms. Bal dent - Commercial Business Group of Ayala Land, Inc., Bal Dominguez of Marco Polo Davao, Rowena M. Tomeldan, vice president Domiguez of Marco Polo during the SARAH G. show at Abreeza Mall – Davao. and head for operations - Commercial Business Group of Ayala Land, Inc., Cora G. Dizon, vice president - Business Development, Ayala Land, Inc. and Jinky Aguinaldo, executive assistant - Office of the President of Ayala Land, Inc. (Lean Daval, Jr.)

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der how their idea of pitching the idea of using real looking bone reproductions as jewelry went a long way. But as they are growing, they have pinpointed a certain niche and this is a customer that is young, inspired by street fashion and very different. This idea of leaning towards the different points to the strength of their design philosophy in that there is a fearless experimentation not only with unique materials but also with themes that are usually considered too taboo or intense. For what they dubbed as the second volume of their venture, the boys of OS drew inspiration from the BDSM lifestyle that “is as much about dominance as it is about submission, as much about discipline as it is about self-indulgence, as much about pain as it is about pleasure.” The push and pull of the elements that they describe directed them towards designs that now incorporated leather and shapes rendered in bone that intoned something darker and more erotic. Indeed, their success lies in roaming unusual grounds. Coming from recently launching their third collection, it is clear that OS is still a long way from outing all the skeletons in their closet. Vol. 3 is inspired by the mystique of the ocean and the marine life that inhabits it interspersed with the use of colors – the most in a single collection of theirs to date – such as oily black, metallic green and gold that is telling of their abhorrence for the pollution and indus-

trialization that is causing its rapid degradation and destruction. here, their accessories make a statement of an entirely different kind that is above and beyond just the aesthetic. With the interest that this RTW label has acquired, their widening audience of hip individuals remains rapt awaiting their next move. With partner stockists in Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, Germany, the uSA and selected stores in the Philippines, as well as being available mainly at their online store www. os-accessories.com, OS has done well to show that their painstaking gamble to give everyone’s personal style some teeth is paying off.

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SPORTS

DCWD to hold 3rd quarter fun run

oSE Maria College Kings and Holy Cross of Davao College Crusaders beat their respective semifinal foes to arrange a title clash in the Mayor Sara and Vice Mayor Rody Duterte – 27th Kadayawan sa Dabaw Men’s Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at the Davao City Recreation Center Almendras Gym. JMC trounced Agro Sailors, 65 – 55 while Holy Cross routed John Paul II College Saints, 71-57 to live up to expectation and set up a

rematch of last year’s finals which won by the Kings. Both teams run through the tournament undefeated in five games and showed they are allprimed up to do battle for collegiate supremacy in Davao City. Joshua Adalid, the reigning MVP, fired 20 points for the Kings who dictated the tempo of the match as they did in the preliminary round assignments. They were leading all game long and never trailed to advance to the winner-take-all champi-

onship game on August 30 at 3pm at the DCRC Almendras Gym. Gabriel Dagangon scored 17 markers for the Sailors who could hardly pull the trigger against the King’s full court pressure defense. on the other hand, Holy Cross came out big early to hold off John Paul and clinch the first finals berth. After taking a 21-10 lead at the end of the first canto, the Crusaders never looked back en route to their third straight finals appearance.

Glen Manlangit, Francis Espiritu and Alvin Pasaol played big time for the Crusaders who ballooned the gap to 20-points midway of the third canto. Manlangit poured in 19 points as Espiritu and Pasaol, a prolific rookie from Assumption High School, chipped in 16 and 13 baskets respectively. The Sailors and the Saints will play for third on August 30 at 1pm in the tournament sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng PilipinasDavao City Chapter.

AVAo City Water District will stage its 3rd quarter fun run on August 25 with the theme “Run for wellness…No to SB 2997…No to HB 2997.” This 5K run aims to promote health awareness and increase consciousness against Senate Bill 2997 and House Bill 5497 or also known as the water sector reform act. The said bill poses threat to water industries for it may lead to privatization of utilities, retrenchment and loss of job, including unregulated water rate increases similar to what happened to other private utilities. DCWD acting general manager Edwin V. Regalado said that the management is mindful of the health of employees to ensure that they are fit to work and their performance level is high for

PBA approves 7-man trade T

Rob Reyes

he PBA on Thursday morning approved the proposed trade featuring seven players and two draft picks among Air 21, Ginebra, and Petron. In the deal, the Express will receive Petron big men Noy Baclao and Rob Reyes and Ginebra wingmen KG Canaleta and John Wilson; Petron will receive center Magi Sison, guard Paolo Hubalde, and a 2014 second round pick from Air 21; and Ginebra will receive Elmer Espiritu and Air 21′s first round pick in 2013. Air 21 coach Franz Pumaren earlier said

that the team intended to build up its big man rotation, and this trade accomplishes exactly that. “At least we got our wish to beef up our frontline,” he said. on Twitter, San Miguel Corporation executive Noli Eala explained the logic for the conglomerates’ two teams involved in the transaction. “Trades by (Petron Blaze Boosters) / Ginebra San Miguel with Air 21 today were done for reasons of salary cap, spreading minutes, future buildup, player growth. Thinking ahead,” wrote Eala.

With the deal, Petron is able to carve out a rotation spot for June Mar Fajardo, the 6-foot10 former University of Cebu slotman selected first overall in last Sunday’s draft, who will no longer have to contend with Baclao and Reyes for minutes at the crowded center position for the Boosters. Dorian Pena and Danny Ildefonso also play center for the team. Ginebra, meanwhile, is building for the future with the trade, tabbing a first round pick that figures to be among the top selections next year.

better output. DCWD as a government-owned and controlled corporation is striving its best in serving its mandate to supply clean, safe, potable and affordable water, Regalado added. Guided by its 5-point NICER agenda which stands for Non-revenue water reduction, Infrastructure development, Customer satisfaction, Environmental protection and Resource management, the utility is implementing programs to improve its services and ensuring adequate water supply. These include establishment of District Metered Area, creation of caretaker system, mainline extension and improvement, enhancement of customer service program, watershed rehabilitation and community development programs. (Sylvia May L. Vosotros) Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao city

Petition for Renewal of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB Ordinary Regular Service Case No.2003-XI-02112 LIEZEL M. CORRIDOR, Petitioner x- - - - - - - - -- - - -----x NOTICE HEARING Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a FILCAB Ordinary Regular Service on the route: ECOLAND SUBDIVISION (SM CITY OF DAVAO) ROUTE with the use of ONE (1) unit, which certificate will expire on July 8, 2013. In the petition filed on June 07, 2012, petitioner request authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 28, 2012 at 09:10 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least, FIVE (5) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/ or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable BENJAMIN A. GO, CESO V, Regional Director, this 7th day of June 2012 at Davao City. TERESITA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEZ Chief Transport Development Officer

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