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LIKE CANDIES. No, these are not candy balls. These are tenpin bowling balls at the world-class SM Lanang Premier Bowling Center which boasts of international standard lanes and equipment. Lean Daval Jr.

Pulong: Probe ‘game-fixing’ VACCINE. Anna Leah Salvado, Department of Education (DepEd) 11 nurse, draws Tetadif Td, a tetanus and diphtheria vaccine, from a vial into a syringe prior to the start of a vaccination drive for students of Leon Garcia Sr. National High School in Agdao, Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO

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ice Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte yesterday said he would refer alleged game-fixing in one of the sports competitions of this year’s Kadayawan Festival to an appropriate committee for investigation.

“i will refer the matter to the Sports committee for it to conduct the investigation,” Duterte told edge Davao in a telephone interview in the wake of the sports controversy that was by far the only blot to the otherwise successful celebration of the annual festivities. “Nagistorya na man sila Butch (Ramirez) aning problema ug naa nay decision, maghulat na lang mi sa ilang report,” said Duterte. The city Sports Development Office headed by officer-in-charge William “Butch” Ramirez yesterday announced the cancellation of the championship game of the Kadayawan basketball tournament after two teams were found to have played with intent to manipulate the result. The tournament was held in honor of Mayor Rody Duterte and his vice mayor son as part of the sports events of the Kadayawan.

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Small hotels want to boost security Royal Mandaya Hotel bares P50-M renovation project Pacquiao inaugurates MP Boxing Gym

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Acosta bats for stem cell therapy “streamlining” By EJ DOmINIc FERNANDEz

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SSUANce of stem cell therapy permits by the Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hospitals and clinics is a good thing, because it can streamline only those who are allowed to do it, according to Dr. Luz P. Acosta, founding member of the Philippine Society for Stem cell Medicine. DOH 11 regulation

officer, Alex Daba in last Monday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM Annex, ecoland said that at least two tertiary hospitals in Davao city are applying for a DOHFDA permit to administer stem cell therapy. Dr. Acosta told edge Davao that, as far she knows, only Dr Acosta’s Ambulatory surgical unit at Room 401-402, Medical Arts Building,

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WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs’ (OCHA) Mel Schmidt (3rd from left), Davao sub office head, and Lilian Mellejor, communications with affected communities officer, watch an OCHA video presentation of the agency’s World Humanitarian Day

2013 campaign which aims to raise funds and spread awareness during this week’s edition of Kapehan sa Dabaw at the Annex of SM City Davao. Lean Daval Jr

Small hotels want to boost security P

Phoenix top importer, Dole top exporter: BOC

By GREGORIO G. DELIGERO

greg@edgedavao.net

WNeRS of small hotels operating in Davao city want to augment the safety and security in the premises of their establishments and strengthen their capacity to handle emergency situations. in a draft memorandum of agreement (MoA) submitted for concurrence of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP), the Small Hotels Association of Davao city (SHAD) will forge an agreement with the Public Safety and Security command center (PScc), central 911, Traffic Management center (TMc), Task Force Davao (TFD) and Davao city Police Office (DcPO) is sup-

porting security guidelines for the owners and operators of hotels, inns and lodges. The draft MoA cited the fact that hotels are among the primary targets of terrorists and that the involvement and role of hotel owners are crucial in keeping the safety and security of hotel occupants and the surrounding communities considering that they have “immediate contact” with people who will attempt to carry out terrorist activities. Under the MoA, the obligations of local agencies such as PScc, 911 and TMc include the conduct of periodic inspection of hotel establishments to

ensure compliance with security requirements and to address concerns of hotel owners as part of “feedback mechanism,” assist in monitoring threats and provide swift response in time of emergencies. As for the TFD and DcPO, the MoA stipulates that among the obligations of police and military is to provide augmentation of security forces as necessary, provide technical assistance and consultancy services on matters of security, maintain an active hotline that can be contacted by hotel security 24/7, conduct security awareness seminars and periodic background check on ho-

tel personnel. SHAD members, on the other hand, have the obligation to ensure that hotel staff and personnel wear their distinctive uniforms and iDs at all times, inform guests about security arrangements, require guests to show proof prior to check-in and provide adequate firefighting equipments and alarms on every floor. The hotels are also required to have a written and documented emergency evacuation plan that is regularly updated and rehearsed and provide emergency and backup generator and lighting system in case of electric power outage.

HOeNix Petroleum Philippines inc. tops the Bureau of customs’ list of top ten importers, while Dole Philippines inc. tops the top ten exporters for 2013. BOc 11 district collector edward James Dy Buco bared Monday the top ten exporters and importers of the region, however, he told edge Davao that they have not yet consolidated the total amount they collected from the duties of these company. Dy Buco also told edge Davao that, “BOc is reborn.” He said, “there are reforms in the bureau, by going back to the basics, which are honesty and integrity.” Following Phoenix is another petroleum product provider, insular Oil corp., followed by Steel Asia Manufacturing corp.

Mambo-o wants tribal sports featured in Kadayawaan 2014

BONI’S COMMITTEE. Councilor Bonifacio Militar bares plans to conduct a committee hearing to amend the city’s parking ordinance during yesterday’s Pulong Pulong ni Pulong (PPP) at the councilors’ lounge of Sangguniang Panlungsod. Lean Daval Jr.

Fourth is Dole Philippines inc., then APex Mining company inc., followed by Davao citihardware inc. At seventh is Holcim Philippines inc., followed by Therma South inc., then Theng Time General Merchandise, and Pryce Gases inc. Following Dole for the top ten exporters in 2013 is New Davao Oil Mill, followed by Davao Bay coconut Oil Mills inc. Fourth is Tagum Agricultural Development company, then Sumifru Philippines corporation, and Lapanday Foords corporation. At seventh is Apex Mining company inc., followed by Legaspi Oil company inc., then Franklin Baker company of the Philippines and Davao Agricultural Ventures corporation. EJF

TiLL ecstatic over the successful holding of the 28th Kadayawan Festival, councilor Berino L. Mambo-o, the indigenous People (iP) representative to the city council, wants to feature tribal sports in the next holding of the festival. “The Hiyas (sa Kadayawan) already showcased our culture, but i want our tribal sports to be presented next year for you to know and appreciate us more,” he said in yesterday’s “Pulong Pulong ni Pulong” at the city council session

hall. Presenting the tribal sports, Mambo-o said, is also one way of helping the iPs preserve their culture. These spots include the pana (archery), salili, sebo, bangkaw (spear throwing) and tabalok which all use indigenous materials like bamboo and branches of trees. Meanhwile, Mambo-o said his office is spearheading the conduct of social census among the iP communities in Davao city to get the real condition and needs of the tribes

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OCHA bares top problems in 6 Pablo-affected towns

Top issues like livelihood, shelter, health, education surface in consultations ending July

By ANtONIO m. AJERO ama@edgedavao.net

HeRe is an urgent need to address certain problems in six municipalities devastated by Typhoon Bopha (Pablo) in Davao Oriental and compostela Valley last December. The problems -- livelihood, shelter, welfare, health and education-surfaced during a series of consultations conducted by volunteers of the United Nations Office for the coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OcHA), the last of which was held last July, according to Ms Ayan Mellejor, OcHA Davao information officer. Mellejor accompanied Mel Schmidt, head of the Davaobased OcHA, in launching “The World Needs More” campaign, which is both a fund-raising and an awareness drive, through an interview in

the weekly Kapehan sa Dabaw at the atrium of SM Davao annex yesterday. Responding to a question from the media panel, Mellejor said “the common issues that came out in the consultations included livelihood, shelter, welfare, health and education.” The OcHA-Davao information officer was referring to Boston, cateel and Baganga in Davao Oriental and to New Bataan, compostela and Laac in compostela Valley. “The need is very huge,” she said. “it’s up to the government to address these issues,” saying that the consultations were conducted to help the government and the community to engage each other.” Schmidt explained the mechanics of the

fund drive which will be mostly conducted online and through text messaging. He asked media practitioners to help in

propagating the campaign. He reminded listeners that Pablo has been recorded as the deadli-

Ramon Bugacia, irrigation management supervisor of NiA South cotabato, said Tuesday they are currently fast-tracking the rehabilitation of irrigation canals and other facilities of the Allah River irrigation System (RiS) to facilitate the restoration or reopening of more palay areas within the two provinces. He said rehabilitation and farm restoration works cover portions of

the municipalities of isulan in Sultan Kudarat and in Surallah, Norala and Sto. Niño in South cotabato. “We’re presently working on the reopening of 620 hectares of palay areas before the end of the year,” he told MindaNews. Bugacia said they are targeting to r store around 1,400 hectares next year and another 980 hectares in 2015. in a media forum, the

official said the Allah RiS, which is one of the four national irrigation systems serving the area, covers a potential palay area of around 15,000 hectares. But he said only around 12,000 hectares are currently open or being utilized for planting due to the lack of irrigation structures and damaged facilities. [Allen V. estabillo / MindaNews]

During the opening program, Provincial Board Member Airene Pagal, who represented North cotabato Gov. emmylou Talinio Mendoza, emphasized the necessity of improving the tourism industry of the province as what her administration has been doing in recent years. Pagal said Mendoza appreciated the workshop’s strategies and approaches to determine the situation

of tourism in the province and define the factors that affect the industry like accessibility, peace and order, convenience and safety, among others. The workshop was also aimed at coming up with a system on recording of tourist arrivals whether local or foreign in North cotabato. North cotabato has three major tourist destinations and among the

popular sites in the country. These are the Mt. Apo,the country’s highest peak; the Asik-Asik waterfalls in Alamada, North cotabato; and the New israel zip-line in Makilala, North cotabato. Soon the province will become the country’s rice terraces capital as it is being built by the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Arakan, North cotabato. [PNA]

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CROWDED. Beneficiaries of conditional cash transfer program flock at an ATM booth in Kabacan, North Cotabato on Monday, August 19, 2013. [MindaNews Photo by Keith Bacongco]

esttyphoon in the world in 2012, during which at least 1,146 lives were lost, more than 800 persons missing and a

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total of 6.2 million people in Davao and other regions in the country affected one way or the other.

NIA to restore 3,000 has. of palay farms in three years Kapalong-Talaingod-Valencia

He National irrigation Administration (NiA) is targeting to restore around 3,000 hectares of palay production areas in parts of South cotabato and Sultan Kudarat provinces within the next three years as it moves to offset the impact of the continuing conversion of the area’s palay farms into commercial plantations and residential subdivisions.

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DOT helps North Cotabato improve tourism industry

N an effort to improve tourism promotions in North cotabato, the Department of Tourism(DOT)in central Mindanao has conducted seminar workshop for municipal tourism officers here Monday. Nelly Dillera, DOT 12 regional director, led the conduct of strategic planning for tourism officers from North cotabato’s 17 municipalities.

road project gets P287 million

ONSTRUcTiON work of the Valencia city-Talaingod-Kapalong Davao del Norte highway will resume this year with the arrival of funds from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). efren Berba, DPWH 10 assistant regional director, told the Bukidnon Provincial Board yesterday that P287.2 million has arrived for the project and three other road projects the national government stopped when President Benigno Aquino iii assumed office. The Valencia-Talaingod-Kapalong road was started during the Arroyo administration but obtained budget only up to 2011. The Valencia city-Talaingod-Kapalong road, the biggest of the four projects, still needs P1.525 billion to pave the remaining 51 kilometers and install slope protection and flood control structures, according to

then board member Nemesio Beltran Jr. Lilibeth Aparicio, chief of the DPWH 10 construction division, said the P287.2-million allotment this year will be enough to pave 16.67 kilometers of the 73.6-kilometer highway. Davao-based Ulticon Builders inc. won the bid to construct he portion of the highway to be completed in April 2014. Aparicio said the DPWH plans to gradually finish the highway, which they consider a secondary national road. DPWH said it will pave next year all primary national highways or those where traffic is heavy. it added it will do the same for secondary national roads in 2016. Berba also told the provincial board that they will complete the Pulangi Bridge in Valencia city, which was partially destroyed by the flood that hit the city in December 2011. [Walter i. Balane/ MindaNews]

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Stat Watch No more DASIA-dependent

1. Gross National Income Growth Rate (At Constant 2000 Prices)

7.1 1st Qtr 2013

2. Gross Domestic Product Growth Rate (At Constant 2000 Prices)

7.8 1st Qtr 2013

3. Exports 1/ 4. Imports 1/ 5. Trade Balance 6. Balance of Payments 2/ 7. Broad Money Liabilities

USD 3,741 million Feb 2013 USD 4,708 million Feb 2013 USD -967 million Feb 2013 USD -640 million Dec 2012 P 4,964,560 million Feb 2013

8. Interest Rates 4/

2.4 % Mar 2013 P113,609 million Mar 2013 P 5,281 billion Mar 2013

9. National Government Revenues 10. National government outstanding debt 11. Peso per US $ 5/

P 41.14 Apr 2013

12. Stocks Composite Index 6/

6,847.5 Mar 2013

13. Consumer Price Index 2006=100

132.8 Apr 2013

14. Headline Inflation Rate 2006=100

2.6 Apr 2013

15. Core Inflation Rate 2006=100

3.1 Apr 2013

16. Visitor Arrivals

418,108 Feb 2013

17. Underemployment Rate 7/

20.9% Jan 2013

18. Unemployment Rate 7/

7.1% Jan 2013

MONTHLY AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATE (January 2012-April 2013) Month Average December November October September August July June May April March February January

2013

2012

2011

40.67 40.73

42.23 41.01 41.12 41.45 41.75 42.04 41.91 42.78 42.85 42.70 42.86 42.66 43.62

43.31 43.64 43.27 43.45 43.02 42.42 42.81 43.37 43.13 43.24 43.52 43.70 44.17

Royal Mandaya Hotel bares P50-M renovation project By ANtONIO m. AJERO

Turns 15 years old next month

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SCANDOR-OWNED Royal Mandaya Hotel is spending some P50 million in renovation and improvements to be completed in three years in a bid to increase its occupancy to at least 70 percent and be competitive in the booming local hotel and tourism industry. Benjamin J. Banzon Jr., general manager, said Royal Mandaya will become the first “green hotel in Davao” after the renovation project, the first two phases have been completed. Banzon told media practitioners that the project included the improvement of its internet connectivity and the renovation of the seventh and eighth floors of the nine-floor hotel. A total of 40 rooms have been upgraded so far, he said, adding that financially, the hotel can now stand alone, unlike in the past when it was supported by its mother company – the

formidable Davao Security and investigation Agency, inc. (DASiA). With some other younger companies, DASiA and the Royal Mandaya Hotel, which were established by the late col. emilio escandor and wife Violeta, are known as the escandor Group of companies under the leadership of brothers Glen and Jerome escandor. Banzon said the hotel, which turns 15 years old in September, is also equipping its lighting system with light emitting diode (LeD) lamps, adding that the hotel will also make its airconditioning units compliant with the international standards for green hotels. Still to be renovated are some 80 rooms and some function rooms, all targeted for completed in three years. Banzon said that although the hotel’s target was to com-

plete the facelift in five years, implementation of the first two phases haad to be fast-tracked “because the business climate has been better.” He funds used in the renovation project was taken solely from its income. Banzon announced that the hotel has already recovered what it invested for the first phase of the project. Last year, the hotel hit 51-percent occupancy, which is “a very good occupancy rate,” where before, it could only hit an average occupancy rate of 38-percent, he added. This prompted the management to go into renovating the hotel, he said. He added that based on the data, more foreigners were billeted in the hotel last year compared with the previous years, although he did not mention the exact number. Top of the list, he added,

were the Koreans, followed by the Americans and then the Japanese, which used to be the main visitors of the city. “(in terms of increase, not in terms of number of visitors) it was the foreign market,” he said. earlier, Tourism Regional Director Arturo P. Boncato Jr. said the hotel industry has been vibrant especially as visitors have noticed the readiness of the city to welcoming them. Boncato cited also the holding of big events like the Meetings, incentives, conventions and events (Mice) gatherings early this year. “Our local hotels have continually been imrproving their facilities in preparation for the influx of visitors,” he said as his department reported that last year the entire region registered a 10-percent increase in visitors to 1.6 milliion compared with the previous year.

NADECOR welcomes $43.5-M investment of St. Augustine Elects new board of directors

OcAL mining firm Nationwide Development corporation (NADecOR) held its 2013 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on August 13 at which it elected a new board of directors for 2013-2014. At the same time, NADecOR President conrado T. calalang, major shareholder, presented a comprehensive president’s report which covered key subjects such as the $43.5-million investment in NADecOR of its joint venture partner St. Augustine Gold & copper Limited, and the steady progress of the company’s flagship project, the Kingking copper and Gold Mine (the Project), including work on the Preliminary Feasibility Study. elected as officers and directors are: Roberto R. Romulo (chairman), conrado T. calalang (President), Leocadio Nitorreda (cOO and General counsel), Alfredo i. Ayala, Juan Kevin G. Belmonte, John engle and Peter Mutuc. Representatives of St. Augustine, Tom Henderson and Kee Ming chi, were also elected to the Board. St. Augustine acquired new shares representing 25 percent of NADecOR for a subscription

cALALANG price of US$43.5 million. St. Augustine is listed on the main board of the Toronto Stock exchange (TSx: SAU.TO) and is run by industry leaders who have a proven record of discovering, exploring and developing valuable mining assets around the world. One of the largest shareholders in St. Augustine meanwhile is Queensberry Mining and Development corporation (Queensberry), the resource investment arm of the family of former Senator Manny Villar. Following its investment of $11 million in May 2013, Queensberry now holds 18 percent of St. Augustine and has the option to increase its holding up to 32 percent. calalang reported that NA-

DecOR’s relationship with St. Augustine is strong and continues to deliver clear benefits for the company and the project. calalang noted that the court of Appeals decision dated February 18, 2013 is legally binding and immediately effective, and removes any doubt as to who is authorized to represent NADecOR as its Board of Directors, and therefore the authority of the newly elected Board and the Board immediately preceding it is clear. calalang also noted that the challenge of “dissident shareholder” Jose Ricafort was thrown out by the court of Appeals, and that the administrative complaint he filed against the court of Appeals justices who rendered the same decision, was dismissed by the Supreme court by a vote of 15-0 on February 19, 2013. calalang also clarified that press reports of rescission by NADecOR of agreements between the partners, particularly the Memorandum of Understanding signed in April 2010, were erroneous. He also stressed that the law firm of Poblador and Zamora has not been appointed by the company

and has no legal authority to act for the company. NADecOR has reviewed the Preliminary Feasibility Study or “PFS” for the project and is satisfied that considerable progress has been achieved. The study is expected to be published by the joint venture partners in the near future, and will demonstrate the strong viability of the project. Members of the board have worked closely with St. Augustine on long term funding for the project and have participated in international project marketing events. The company has also established a corporate website, www.nadecor.com.ph, and a new office at Unit 1401, Pearlbank centre, 146 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati. “i am delighted that NADecOR has been able to attract significant foreign direct investment into the Philippine mining sector, and pleased that we and our partner St. Augustine are making steady progress in the development of this major project, which will generate thousands of new jobs in compostela Valley,” said NADecOR’s chairman Amb. Roberto Romulo.

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Davao hosts Subaru Impreza Challenge By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO

njb@edgedavao.net

LBeRT Saguillo emerged as the last man standing in record breaking fashion to win the Davao edition of the 2013 Subaru impreza challenge Philippine Leg last Saturday. Saguillo lasted 12 hours, 32 minutes and 55 seconds to erase the existing Philippine record of 10 hour and 33 minutes established in the cebu leg. The eventual champion held his ground over 12 agonizing hours of holding a squatting position with a balloon between their legs and another balloon in place between their shoulder and arm. Saguillo pushed through the fatigue and pain to emerge victorious in the event marked with extreme 33-degree heat at mid-day and a late afternoon downpour. As heat reached a high of 33 degrees and humidity at 80 percent, only 66 chal-

lengers were left after the first elimination challenge. As the scorching heat wore down the remaining challengers, who were asked to perform the second elimination challenge by dancing to a mash-up of “Gimme” and “Gentleman,” only 45 remained in the hunt after the first break. Breaks are held every ix hours according to rules. The challengers were down to only 25 after the fourth elimination challenge which required them to do jumping jacks. As the challenged ticktocked through the 10hour mark, only two men stood in each other’s way to be crowned the winner of the Davao leg and get the opportunity to represent the Philippines in the Singapore finals. in the end, it was Saguillo who was declared winner and will be moving up to the Singapore finale.

WINNER. Albert Saguilla survived the tough Subaru Impreza Challenge last Saturday. He registered a record time of 12 hours 32 minutes and 55 seconds.

Ford demand on the rise D

eMAND for the Ford Ranger in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, is on the rise according to the country’s dealer of the world-famous automotive brand with a rich tradition. Willie Q. Tee Ten, president of Ford country dealer Autohub, told edge Davao in an exclusive interview that the demand for the Ford pick-up, particularly the Ford Ranger, is starting to grow. “We have so much demand but the only problem we had with Ford is the supply,” said Tee Ten.

According to Tee Ten, Ford company’s principal in Thailand is having a hard time meeting the demand for the Philippines as it also has to meet the high demand for the brand in Thailand and Vietnam. He cited the product’s beauty and efficiency as among the reason why people opt to buy Fords. “Because the product is beautiful and the engine is very efficient and the price is very, very competitive,

the demand for the Ranger is very big for the whole of Southeast Asia. Since it made in Thailand, their priority is Thailand,” said Tee Ten. “Lahat ng dumadating ubos. We are actually very excited about the Ranger and hopefully they can produce more at a shorter period of time,” said Tee Ten. He also bared that the Philippines is one of the cheapest places you can buy a car compared to other ASeAN neighbors like Thailand and Vietnam. Autohub does not have the current volume of Ford importation in the country as there are other dealerships of the car brand. Autohub has five Ford dealerships in the country including Ford Davao. The company plan to increase its dealership to seven by the end of the year. if there’s something that excites Tee Ten, it is the coming of new Ford models like the retooled explorer and the expedition. He cited that with the downside of the huge gas

consumption of the expedition, Ford will be coming up with 3 Liter and 2.5 Liter variants. Likewise, the explorer will also have 3.5 to 2.0 Liter variants from the original 4.2 Liter variant. “Honestly, the car uses a lot of gas, but now the engine is getting better and better. You know now the explorer has a 2 liter engine. can you believe an explorer that big? From 4.2 to 3.5, now only two variants the 3.5 and the 2 liter. Just imagine the efficiency of the 2 liter and i’m sure the next generation expedition will also have a 2.5 or a 3 liter variant. Then you bring down the consumption and change the reception of the market,” Tee Ten explained. “People buy used cars because they don’t have the budget for the new cars and they expect also for the used cars to use less gas that is why it is very hard for the expedition to meet that demand, but as i said eventually it will become very efficient and the resale value will start going

WILLIE’S WORLD. Willie Q. Tee Ten, president of Autohub, principal of Ford Philippines, talks about the brand in a recent visit to Davao City. Lean Daval Jr. up,” he added. Tee Ten cited the classic design of Ford which never goes out of style. “That’s what we see about Ford, maski matanda na gwapo pa rin. Like people, some cars look good when they are new but when they get old, pangit na. Ford is different. it looks good even when old.” Asked why he chose

Ford dealership, Tee Ten said “Ford is very close to my heart. When i started in 1999 this is my first brand and this is the only brand that i have seven branches.” Ford heritage? Reminded of the Ford heritage in Davao built by the late Don Antonio Floirendo, Tee Ten said a the new Ford dealer in

the country, he hopes he could live up to the legacy that Mr. Floirendo has built about Ford. “i hope we could do justice to the legacy. People say i am the new generation ford dealer in the country and i hope the next generation could keep Ford better and better,” said Tee Ten as he capped the interview. NJB

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EDITORIAL

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Dengue onslaught

eNGUe cases in the Davao region are on the rise. From January to August 6, this year a total of 6,937 cases were recorded, according to Mary Divene c. Hilario, health education and promotion officer of the Department of health Region 11 office, reporting to media practitioners attending the weekly Kapehan sa Dabaw last Monday at the atrium of the SM Annex in Matina. The figures indicate an increase of 1,087 cases, or about 18 percent, over the 5,900 cases recorded during the same period in 2012. This is not encouraging news at all, also a sign that Dabawenyos have not done enough to check the health problem which can be fatal at times. Speaking of deaths due to dengue, Ms Hilario’s report stated that less people died this year--only 47, compared to last year’s 63. Once again, Davao city topped in the number of cases –3,822, more than one half of the total, followed by Davao del Sur’s 938 cases, compostela Valley 846,

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Davao Oriental 731 and Davao del Norte 601. Hilario said that this phenomenon (Davao city’s topping the number of cases) can be partly explained by the fact that many of the patients have come from neighboring cities and provinces to seek medical attention in hospitals perceived to have better facilities and manned by better-trained medical workers. We suspect that another reason for the big number is precisely the big population of Davao city –1.5 million- the biggest among four component of Region 11 of four provinces and one city . city residents may again take pride in the fact that we have superior health facilities, a positive image. But then the professionals know the truth— dengue and other vector-transmitted diseases are well within the competence of hospitals regionwide. it would reduce a lot of stress and strain from Davao city’s public and private hospitals if only these out-of-towners would stay home and avail of local medical facilities and professional competence.

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OLORFUL TRADiTiON OF TRADe exPO – The 28th Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival was a huge success amid security threats. We have to be grateful to the city officialdom, peace and security personnel and event organizers for a job well done and likewise to the people for their support and cooperation. So here’s a brief flashback of the affair. What a combination: a month-long festivity and proliferation of sales and a penchant for shopping in Davao city during the prestigious annual Kadayawan celebrations. People young and old alike flocked in hordes to the different sites of the activities. We saw the abundance of sweaty, enthusiastic local residents and visitors who descended – sometimes literally – onto the streets to join the Dabawenyos in celebrating their thanksgiving period. But even before the finale of the Kadayawan fest, Davao city continues to be alive with lots of parties and merrymaking. People steadily remained upbeat, though many express concern about the peace and security situation. As the big hour approaches who can forget the trade expo, outdoor bazaars and fairs in the community? The colorful tradition of local bazaars particularly trade fairs in the city traced its origin in the seasonal agricultural and food fairs held after a bountiful harvest. Although we can’t exactly remember the first recorded trade and agro fair in the city, perhaps we can widely guess that it’s more than three decades ago. Trade expo and fairs have always served a practical purpose – as a place for business and trade primarily in crops and other agricultural goods, handicrafts, home-made food products, potteries, furniture and

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lately flowers and other ornamental plants. But as in the past, the principal attraction is as a community celebration rural-oriented sights and sounds, food presentations, contests and live entertainment. One measure of the enduring popularity of fairs is that, in a name – overwhelmingly urban and suburban with every group or tribe has at least a participation usually held during the post-harvest season. A typical trade fair in the city features exhibits of grain, vegetables, variety of fruits, poultry and dairy products, other field crops, homegrown orchids and flowers, baked and canned goods. in short, fairs offer up just about anything that can be eaten, displayed or judged in a contest. Nevertheless, each participating group brings a different flavor to its exhibition – contests, games, magicians, sideshows and band concerts are just as common at many fairs today – all are part of the experience of traditional fairs whether in Metro Davao, Metro cebu, Metro Manila, US, canada or europe. Most fairs also take seriously their responsibility to judge prizewinning booths and products and to award either a certain amount of money or trophy to the best entries like handicrafts, durian pies and other baked and processed food from the kitchens of Dabawenyo homes. From their beginnings, local fairs combined the

serious business of agricultural trade with traveling carnivals. So, in addition to booths and store spaces with different products and other displays, most fairs have a midway packed with rides, snack and food stands, contests, bright lights and music. Fun houses hold distorting and scary sights; visitors try to pop balloons with darts or throw rings over empty bottles for a small stuffed-animal prizes; clowns and jugglers stroll along and entertain children. Food is everywhere: cold lemonade, fruit-flavored drinks, soft drinks, hot dogs, burgers, pork and chicken barbecue, crushed-ice snow cones, ice cream, popcorn, peanuts – name it they all have it. And no trade fair is complete without the chance to know and learn how the different products from different places are formulated. More than that, fairs also offer children the chance to see for themselves where the milk and other food items or a cloth in a store really comes from. Adults on the other hand come to the midway and become like children they used to be and discover the excitement of fair grounds lights on a delightful and exhilarating trade fairs full of foodstuffs, commodities and inventions. everyone it seems, whether office worker, farmer, student, toddler, parents and grandparents enjoyed and appreciate the city’s traditional fairs and trade expo during the Kadayawan festivities. We hope this inspiring piece will allow our readers and city denizens to share their experience in the celebration of life and blessings in Davao city, and thanking all Dabawenyos for a successful and celebratory 2013 Kadayawan celebrations. See you again next year, folks!

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ing on these lofty goals with keen political instincts and sufficient popular support. And that really is what a leader is meant to do: unite people if not under one cause, then at least one shared vision, whether it’s a chinese dream, a Pact for Mexico, or “three arrows” of Abenomics. in a time of financial scarcity for most, the best way to do that is with humility and a dash of populism in making the right bold bets that everyone can rally behind. it’s a lesson Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, Nelson Mandela, Helmut Kohl, and even early Tony Blair can teach us as well. More modern leaders would be wise to learn it. Unfortunately, it’s not a skillset that can always be taught— nor can it always be implemented. in a G-Zero world, all too often, political conditions can strip would-be standout leaders of the maneuverability needed for breakthrough.

World leaders who are actually leading

N Mexico, enrique Peña Nieto is a leader unlike pretty much any other in the world today. With his leadership, Mexico is on the cusp of becoming the world’s third country that has gone from developing to developed in the last 50 years (Taiwan and South Korea being the other two). Over the past decade, Mexico missed out on the commodity boom that benefited so many other resource-rich emerging markets; no government has really been able to address the main problems in the economy—fiscal woes, deteriorating competitiveness, and a bloated, increasingly inefficient public energy sector. After he was elected, Peña Nieto’s first move was to form Pacto por Mexico, an agreement between his party and two others to help pass a multi-faceted economic reform agenda. Now, Peña Nieto is pushing tax, labor, and energy reforms. One might point to the drop off in

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(Conclusion) his approval ratings—down about 10 points over last 3 months—but voters are still largely in favor of the reform agenda he champions. Furthermore, the opposition is incredibly weak, and his ruling coalition has a firm hold on power. There was a bit of an economic slowdown in the first quarter of the year; expect the economy to pick up, and Peña Nieto’s approval ratings along with it. Part of Peña Nieto’s goal is to strengthen the very nature of the presidency again, the role of the state in pushing for progress and economic solutions, the ability to loosen the hold of vested interests. And he’s tak-

Thoughts on the recent Mindanao bombings BATANG MINDANAW By Katherine a. SalgadoS

S the news about the recent spate of bombings in Mindanao circulated once again, i was upset. We’ve been experiencing this for years now and authorities find it difficult to capture the culprits behind these bombings. Unfortunately, our brothers and sisters in islam often get stereotyped: They are often the ones who are blamed, though not all of them commit this kind of crime. i know because i have friends who are Muslims and just like the others, they also want to have peace in Mindanao and they want to put an end to this. i come from a municipality where bombings are mostly committed. Bombs planted on buses, establishments, even in schools. Some exploded but mostly, these were only used as a threat. One incident happened recently – at around 2:30 a.m. on May 15, 2013 -- when a grenade was thrown into a house and a six-month old baby girl sleeping so gently was killed after she was hit by shrapnel. Honestly, i got kind of used to it; sometimes, i even make jokes out of it; maybe as a way to lessen the tension, my defense mechanism against fear. After the recent bombings in cagayan de Oro, cotabato and Midsayap, my routines here in Davao city didn’t change. i still go to school, taking strolls to different places. But the news stories did affect me. i got worried about my family back home. i know i’ll be safe in this city but i thought to myself, how about my family? Are they safe? i love my family so much that i get paranoid at night thinking of their safety. So every night i pray to the heavens, asking for protection and guidance for my family. i text them more often to make sure they are completely fine. i thank God because he always listens to my prayers. The saddest part of this event is the perception of people living in other regions; most especially in Luzon. They always think of Mindanao as a dangerous place filled with terrorists and rebels. Most of them wouldn’t even dare set foot here, scared for their precious lives. With the continuing bomb threats and attacks here, their primary perception will always prevail. As a resident here in Mindanao, i’d always be biased towards my perception of Mindanao. Beyond all the chaos that this region has been experiencing, this place is better than the rest. Storms may come but chances of typhoons are very minimal unlike in the north, where a lot of people die because of natural disasters. cities in Mindanao are not that polluted yet as in other areas in the country and i live and study in a city recognized as the most livable and safest in the country. Amid these dangerous events, i still hope that everything will have a solution. it may take a long while but i know we can achieve what we always desire, and that is peace in Mindanao. [MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. Batang Mindanaw is the youth section of MindaNews. contributions to this section are welcome. You may send your articles, essays, features, poems, short stories, photographs to editor@mindanews.com and editor@ourmindanao.com. Katherine Salgados of Kabacan, North cotabato is a third year student of Mass communications at the Ateneo de Davao University.]

10 NEWS 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

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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 PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular Service. cYNtHIA m. ANtONIO, Petitioner case No.2004-XI-00042-DN

EDGAR P. DELGADO, Petitioner case No.2009-XI-00094 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:JADE VALLEY SUBD.-BUHANGIN ROUtE with the use of ONE (1) unit, which certificate will expire on May 14, 2013. in the petition filed on August 7, 2013, 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 SEPtEmBER 2, 2013 at 10:20 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least, TeN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao

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 August 2013 at Davao city. tERESItA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEz chief Transport Development Officer

x- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOtIcE OF HEARING

Petitioner is a grantee of a certificate of Public convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ-DUAL Ordinary Regular Service on the route: tAGUm cItY- StO. tOmAS (Davao del Norte) via mun. of carmen, Panabo town Proper, New malitbog, Dapecol, Napco, tulalian and vice versa and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region xi with the use of ONE (1) unit, which certificate will expire on May 5, 2014. in the petition filed on August 08, 2013, 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 SEPtEmBER 2, 2013 at 09:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least, TeN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

WiTNeSS the Honorable BENJAmIN A. GO, cESO V, Regional Director, this 8th day of August 2013 at Davao city. tERESItA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEz chief Transport Development Officer

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Pulong.. FFROM 1 The two teams mired in controversy are Gold Star Hardware and Montana Pawnshop which played for final ranking on the third day of competitions last Monday night. The league-leading Gold Star, unbeaten in its previous two games and a shoo-in finalist, earned the crowd’s ire for apparently playing “not to win” (lackadaisically). Montana eventually won that match and qualified for the finals. The controversy actually involved a third team—The Royal Mandaya Hotel-cMO— which was eliminated with the uncharacteristic loss of Gold Star

to Montana. “We find the game manipulated by the two teams and we are referring the matter to the city government which is the organizer of this tournament,” said Ramirez after a three-hour meeting with the representatives of the teams yesterday. “We are saddened by this turn of events and, much as we would like to have a win-win situation by offering all teams involved several options to settle this, but we ended up with a deadlock. Much as we wanted to save the tournament, we cannot, and so we are making this hard decision of cancelling the

championship game,” Ramirez added. Legal counsel Ruben Abarquez, an officer of the regional Samahang Basketball sa Pilipinas (SBP), said they had unanimously decided that the two teams had manipulated the result to ensure that both of them would meet in the championship game to the exclusion of the heavily favored defending champion TRMH-cMO. “it was obvious, even the basketball-savvy crowd already sensed the ploy and started heckling them,” said Abarquez. Abarquez and Ramirez cited a rule in the tournament

guidelines where the organizers reserve the right to act on special situation. “We are very sad that this happened. We are here to entertain the people and no one should have the right to manipulate the games. That is tantamount to cheating the fans,” said TRMHcMO team owner Glen escandor. escandor said they welcome an investigation by the city council over the alleged game manipulation incident. The Royal Mandaya Hotel’s lineup included boxing superstar and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao and 7-foot center Greg Slaughter.

in the city. There are ten ethnic groups recognized in Davao city. These are the tribes of Ata, Matigsalug, Ovu-Manuvo, Klata-Djangan, Tagabawa, Tausog, Maguindanao, Maranao, Kagan, and Sama.

Mambo-o said intention of the iranun ethnic group to be included as the city’s 11th tribe should be carefully studied in coordination with the National commission for the indigenous Peoples (NciP).

iranun is among the 11 ethnic groups of Muslim. They have inhabited the area bordering between Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao province. They claim to be the origin of these two ethnic groups.

Mambo-o said the iranun tribal leaders should prove that they have an existing community complete with demographic data and historical background. “it’s up to the NciP to evaluate their documents,” he said. GGD

San Pedro Hospital along Guerrero Street, has applied for stem cell therapy permit from DOH-FDA. Stem cell therapy permit is relatively new, which is why there are certain forms that are unfamiliar, Acosta said, however, she was able to comply with requirements and applied for her FDA permit directly

from Manila. “Applying for a permit is good, because there are a lot of stem cell therapists sprouting around the country, although not all have the proper training, especially so because patients will be Filipinos,” Acosta said. Stem cell therapy is still very expensive today because the ma-

terials used come from abroad, however, if it becomes mainstream, there will be innovations that will make it cheaper, making it available to any patient. Acosta added that Filipinos need not go abroad for treatment, they can get it here in the country, and even foreigners can come here for therapy as well.

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‘Pork’ release suspended until scam probe is over P

ReS. Benigno Aquino iii has suspended the release of Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) until the results of the ongoing probe into the P10-billion ‘pork barrel’ scam is over. “Ang statement ni [Budget] Sec. [Butch] Abad, walang ni-release for second half. Tapusin muna ang imbestigasyon and check kung mayroong pa ngang loopholes na dapat maisara [Let’s wait for the probe to finish and check if there are loop-

holes that can be closed],” Aquino said. Aquino reiterated he was against the abolition of pork barrel and defended its good use. He said he was open to reforms in the use of PDAF to prevent its misuse by unscrupulous officials. Among the reforms he proposed include a “time limit” on the implementation of the project funded by PDAF. Failure to do so would mean the money would be returned to government savings.

“Walang releases for the second half based on the report of the chairman of DBM. ‘Yong implementing agencies, recently in-issue ang DA, for instance, Secretary Alcala. Ang sagot e ‘yong may ni-release, dinaan sa kanya ‘yong funding, ni-release nila something like a third or half. Ngayon ‘yong half is still with them. Bakit still with them? e, wala pang liquidation ‘yong first, tapos may time limit. ‘Pag hindi na-liquidate nang maay-

os, then may mga kasong papasukan,” he said. Several lawmakers allegedly placed their PDAF to ghost projects of bogus non-government organizations. A commission on Audit special report released last Friday said 74 lawmakers received excessive amounts of pork barrel funds from 2007 to 2009. it also said some P6 billion of pork barrel funds went to dubious NGOs. [PNA]

FLOODED. Photos show the still flooded areas in the boundary of Manila corner Delpan and Pascua Streets in Makati City on Tuesday (August 20, 2013). Many streets in Metro Manila remain under flood-

waters as heavy rains spawned by enhanced southwest monsoon continue to batter the metropolis and nearby provinces. [PNA photos by Jess M. Escaros Jr.]

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Legarda stresses for strict law compliance to avert flooding

eNATOR Loren Legarda yesterday renewed her call for the implementation of laws and programs that will help ease flooding in the country following the disaster brought by Typhoon Maring and the monsoon rains in the metropolis and nearby regions. Legarda, chair of the Senate committees on environment and climate change, said that first and foremost, local government units (LGUs) should comply with the ecological Solid Waste Management Act (Republic Act 9003) and also start clearing waterways in their areas. Heavy and continuous rainfall since Sunday has caused massive flooding in the National capital Region and in neighboring provinces in Luzon and prompted the government to suspend classes and work in affected areas. “With climate change in our midst, more frequent typhoons are the new norm. But why do our flooding woes seem to worsen every time? A main reason is the non-compliance with our environmental laws. Only about one-third of all LGUs nationwide are complying with the solid waste management law, while the others have yet to strictly and fully implement segregation of garbage at source, recycling

and composting,” said Legarda, principal author of RA 9003. The Senator also said that LGUs should complement the national government’s campaign to address flooding problems through the clearing of waterways, noting that the Department of interior and Local Government (DiLG) is carrying out a program to relocate illegal settlers and clear waterways in Metro Manila within 12 months. “What our LGUs and concerned government agencies must do is to strictly implement the solid waste management law; demolish illegal fish pens in Laguna de bay; undertake massive cleanup of esteros and canals; relocate settlers by the rivers; dredge rivers and other waterways and heavily penalize those who throw waste in rivers and lakes; and enforce an absolute ‘no tree cutting’ policy in the Sierra Madre and other protected areas,” she stressed. “Disaster risk reduction is everybody’s business, and LGUs should lead this effort by ensuring that homes, schools, hospitals, and buildings are constructed in safe areas and are secure amidst natural hazards, and that roads, bridges and other infrastructure are designed and constructed with economic growth and disaster risk reduction in mind,” she added.

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14 SPORTS Davao bets win 7 golds in Nat’l Open T

He cenojas Mixed Martial Arts-Kamphuis Fabricio Davao captured a total of seven gold medals, three silvers and two bronzes in the 2013 Philippine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi & No Gi National Open competition held over the weekend at the SM South Mall in Las Pinas city. Jonathan “Spartan” Sumogat made his successful comeback by winning the gold medal in the Purple Belt division (Under 64 kg.) and another gold medal in the Absolute division. He also bagged a silver medal in the Brown Belt division. Marc Alexander Lim (Under

82.3 kg.) pocketed three gold medals in the Blue Belt. He first won in the opening day in the Gi competition then added two more golds in the No Gi in the Blue Belt and Absolute categories. His twin brother Michael Anthony (Under 70 kg.) won one gold (Blue Belt) and a bronze (Absolute) in No Gi and another bronze in the Blue Belt with Gi. Axel Agbayani (Under 94.3 kg) also earned one gold and one silver medal in the Junior division. The other silver medallist was Marc co (under 64 kg.) . The cMMA-KFD team was led by head instructor Marco cenojas.

Federer seeded 7th at US Open

eW YORK (AP) -- Roger Federer is seeded No. 7 for the U.S. Open, his first slot outside the top three at any Grand Slam tournament in a decade. Federer’s ranking dropped two slots to seventh Monday, and the U.S. Tennis Association’s seedings followed the ATP standings. Federer’s record 17 Grand Slam titles include five at the U.S. Open. He’s among five former champions in the men’s field, including No. 1-seeded Novak Djokovic, No. 2 Rafael Nadal, and No. 3 Andy Murray, who won the 2012 title.

Federer was seeded No. 1 at 18 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments from 2004-08. He hadn’t been seeded outside the top three at the U.S. Open since he was 13th in 2002. The last time he was seeded fourth or worse at any major tournament was when he was No. 4 at Wimbledon in 2003 - when he went on to win his first Grand Slam title. The U.S. Open women’s seedings will be announced Tuesday; the draw is scheduled for Thursday. Play at the year’s last major tournament starts next week.

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THE BLUR TOO. Ramsey Williams of The Royal Mandaya Hotel-CMO proves to be more fleet-footed than his guards as he drives the lane against Omega Pro defenders. The defending champions won but the tournament was in peril yesterday after alleged game manipulation rocked the league. Lean Daval Jr.

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Moda Mindanaw 2013

Photos by Vinz Valdellon

Last sunday, 36 young and dynamic designers gathered at sM City davao for a design competition and extravaganza on street wear, evening wear and men’s wear. For 6 years, Moda Mindanaw has become a platform for up and coming fashion designers from all Mindanao to exhibit their unique creations. In celebration of davao’s diverse culture, designers took fashion inspiration from the local tribes namely the ata Manobo, Bagobo tagabawa, ubo Manobo, Matigsalog, K’lata, Maranao, Maguindanao, tausog, sama, and Kalagan. Oca Casaysay, committee head for Moda Mindanaw, shared, “This year’s event highlights the different colors and patterns from each tribe. With the designers’ interaction with the different tribes, they are expected to come up with creations that reflect the culture of the tribal group assigned to them.” In Mayor Rodrigo duterte’s welcome speech, read by City administrator, lawyer Jhopee avancena-agustin, he shared his pride and delight in how the annual cultural event

has evolved through the years. “Moda Mindanaw has indeed gone far. It has evolved from promoting the region’s indigenous materials to showcasing Mindanao’s hand-woven textiles and various fibers. and more than all these, Moda Mindanaw has become a stage for young and vibrant designers to showcase their craft. The show features what’s hip while preserving the Mindanao identity in the process. It is always refreshing to see new concepts and ideas from young designers as it shows their individuality, and yet their creations still exude that Mindanao originality and uniqueness.” Roan aguilar’s tausoginspired creation won in the Evening Wear category, while aries Bueve-

nida’s Maranao-inspired won in the streetwear category. The prize for Men’s Wear went to the tausuginspired tunic by Manny

deiparini. The Maranaoinspired accessories of Pie tiambeng won in the Project accessories category.

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Globe sets up Libreng Tawag centers to aid sunken Cebu ferry victims In quIck rESponSE to Friday evening’s cebu ferry disaster where a number of people died and over a hundred still unaccounted for, Globe Telecom immediately sets up two Libreng Tawag centers which victims and families of those affected can use to establish communications with their friends and kins. The first Libreng Tawag site is at the pier 4 Terminal in port Area where about 300 survivors are staying while the second Libreng Tawag center is in Sugbutel, one of the two hostels which house the other survivors. The free service Survivors and families of the ferry can be used for local, collision victims make use of Globe national, and interna- Libreng Tawag center to keep in touch tional calls and text with their loved ones. until such time that the situation stabilizes. “During times like this, we know that communications is very important. The rescued passengers wouldn’t have their mobile phones with them but at the same time, they need to contact their families, relatives, or friends for assistance or for reassurance. Through the LIbreng Tawag centers, we hope Globe could be of help to both the victims and their loved ones,” said Fernando Esguerra, oIc of Globe corporate Social responsibility. M/V St. Thomas Aquinas 1 of 2Go Shipping Lines was reported to have 118 crew members and 752 passengers while M/V Sulcon Express 7 owned by pSAcc (formerly Sulpicio Lines), has 36 crewmen. The Manila-bound passenger ferry and the cargo ship collided Friday around 9:03 pm off Lawis Ledge in cebu, leaving over 20 people dead and about 150 more missing.

CEB launches direct flights to Phuket ThE philippines’ largest national flag carrier, cebu pacific (pSE:cEB) pioneered direct flights between the philippines and phuket, Thailand’s largest island, last August 16, 2013. phuket is cEB’s 21st international destination. “We are proud to be the first airline to offer direct services between Manila and phuket, so more travelers can visit phuket’s world-famous beaches. Similarly, foreign tourists now have the option to add Manila to their itinerary, after they visit phuket. With cEB’s trademark lowest fares, this route can contribute to tourist arrivals to both Thailand and the philippines,” said cEB Vp for Marketing and Distribution candice Iyog. cEB’s Manila-phuket thrice weekly service will be every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The maiden flight departed Manila at 8pm and arrived in phuket at 11pm. The return flight departed phuket the next day at 12am and arrived in Manila at 5:35am. phuket is cEB’s 2nd destination in Thailand, aside from Bangkok where cEB operates 14 times weekly from Manila, clark and cebu. Lowest year-round fares to phuket start at php3,499. Sending off cEB’s first passengers to phuket were his Excellency prasas prasasvinitchai, Ambassador Extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the kingdom of Thailand, and hon. carmelo Arcilla, executive director of the civil Aeronautics Board. “I commend cebu pacific for their efforts to promote air linkage within the ASEAn region. Last year, Filipino travel to Thailand had increased by 8.25%. I do believe that cebu pacific has played an important part in that figure. This new route will bring even more visitors to phuket,” said Ambassador prasasvinitchai during the send-off program. In the 1st half of 2013, cEB passengers to and from Thailand grew by 13.6%. It launched its direct twice weekly cebuBangkok flights last December 9, 2012. hon. Arcilla said in his remarks, “I realize that cebu pacific now strikes fear in the heart of competition. They are now in the aviation map of the world, largely in part because of cebu pacific being a significant regional carrier.” “I look forward to more destinations to be operated by cebu pacific, and rest assured of the support of the government in this endeavor,” he added. For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www.cebupacificair.com, or call their nearest travel agents. The latest seat sales can also be found on CEB’s official Twitter and Facebook pages.

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EnTErTAInMEnT

The phenomenon that is

My Husband’s Lover By Kenneth Irving Ong I never was a fan for locally made tV shows especially when it is the “teleserye” kind that drags the stories out to sea in a volley of exasperating unbelievable circumstances. But all this changed when the Kapuso network launched what would eventually be a national phenomenon and that is My Husband’s Lover. The show featured lead stars dennis trillo, tom Rodriguez, and Carla abellana, together with Kuh Ledesma, Kevin santos, Victor Basa, and Bettina Carlos with a fresh new groundbreaking take on inter-personal relationships, when a gay man marries, has kids and years later meets up with an old flame, you can be sure there will be lots of tension in the air. I do admit I was skeptical at first given the track record of so-branded “gay indie-films” which were nothing but excuses to make soft porn. But the quality of the dialogue and acting has made made me a fan of the series and of course the actors and actresses, that was why when Rica of GMa’s corporate communications team sent out invites to meet and interview dennis, tom, Carla and Bettina last august 16, I immediately said yes. When asked about how they got their roles, tom said that they had to audition to get the roles, “When I heard about the role, I was scared at first (to audition).” quipped tom, who plays Vincent, “I didn’t know if I would be a capable actor to be able to portray the role properly. Pero siyempre maganda ang material eh, kung hindi ko masubukan, manghihinayang ako. So sabi ko I’ll do my best. When asked if they were surprised by the success of the series dennis, who plays Eric, chimed in, “Sobra. Hanggang ngayon nga eh, hindi pa rin kami makakapaniwala na reaction ng mga tao sa mga ginagawa naming eksena. May mga tao pa nga na nakikilig sa ganun.” tom also attributed

Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana, Bettina Carlos and Tom Rodriquez.

the society’s acceptance and understanding. “Nakakatuwa na kami yung nailing mag represent ng kwento ng marami palang tao na nakakarelate sa ganung sitwasyon.” says tom. My kudos though have got to be for the beautiful and bubbly Carla abellana who plays the martyr wife Lally with so much passion and emotional strength. When asked if she was in

a similar situation as the character she portrays, Carla says she would let go of her husband. But given that there are children in Lally’s case she would fight for her husband. truly, GMa’s My Husband’s Lover has changed the way Philippine society sees homosexuality. It throws away the old stereotypes of gay men and shines a light on the inter-personal

relationships of gay people, between their families, friends and family. and it is this reason why the show is such a hit with gay men, women and event straight men on the edge of their seats, waiting for the next twist on this closer to real drama series. Of course if you don’t believe me, then tune in to GMa’s telebabad Block, Monday to Friday and judge for yourself.

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Julia Montes continues to charm primetime viewers via Muling buksan Ang puso TELESErYE Sweetheart Julia Montes shines brighter in ABS-cBn’s top-rating primetime drama series “Muling Buksan Ang puso” through her endearing character, Sarah. From being the maltreated daughter of Marietta (cherie Gil), Sarah has beautifully transformed into a princess when the truth came out that she is the real daughter of carissa (Agot Isidro) and granddaughter of Doña Adelina Beltran (Susan roces). how will Sarah’s life change now that she is with her new family? Will she be contented with her status as a princess or will she still go back to her old life? Who will she choose--her former family where she was taken cared of by her kuya Leonel (Enchong Dee) or her true flesh and blood, who nurtured her special friend Francis (Enrique Gil)? continue

to witness the bigger revelations on ABS-cBn’s biggest drama offering for 2013, “Muling Buksan Ang puso,” weeknights, after “Juan Dela cruz,” on primetime Bida. For exclusive updates, pho-

tos, and videos, log on to “Muling Buksan Ang puso,” official social media accounts at www. facebook.com/MulingBuksanAngpuso.TV and www.twitter.com/ MBAp_official.

Abs-cbn to launch fpj movie timeblocks on various channels ABS-cBn and its various free-to-air and cable channels will be airing the movies of the late Fernando poe Jr. as a gift to the fans of the king of philippine cinema on his 74th birthday and to showcase his legacy and contribution to the movie industry and the Filipino masses. With ABS-cBn’s unmatched reach in the country and worldwide, viewers can choose to watch a variety of FpJ movies whenever they want on its platforms with the relaunch of the FpJ movie timeblock on chan-

nel 2 with the handle “FpJ, Da king,” and the new movie blocks “FpJ, Ang nag-iisang Alamat” on Studio 23; “FpJ, Ang hari ng pinoy cinema” on cinema one; “FpJ, Ang Da king Magpakailanman” on Jeepney TV; and “FpJ, Ang Simbolo ng pilipino” on The Filipino channel (TFc). Weeks leading to the launch, “Banana Split Extra Scoop” and Studio 23’s “Gag u” will present FpJ-inspired skits and FpJ impersonators, while Sunday musical variety show “ASAp 18” will feature some of the most memorable theme songs in FJp’s films in a special num-

ber. Also watch out for the FpJ trivia contests on DZMM and Mor 101.9, as and the re-airing on cinema one of “Alay ni Da king: An FpJ Special,” a TV special examining FpJ as an artist, a cultural icon, a friend and colleague, and an idol of the masses. ABS-cBn recently acquired the rights to FpJ’s exclusive movie library, a collection of classic movie titles that FpJ starred in, wrote, directed, and produced. Watch out for FPJ movies soon on ABS-CBN, Studio 23, Cinema One, Jeepney TV, and TFC.

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IS “JUAN DELA CRUZ” THE NEWEST BIDA-KONTRABIDA OF PRIMETIME TV? Drama King Coco Martin’s character Juan faces doubts and accusations from his loved ones in the country’s no.1 primetime drama series “Juan dela Cruz.” Since it has been revealed that he is the ‘Son of Darkness’ and after helping his father Samuel (Albert Martinez) from danger, Juan is slowly losing the trust of the Kapatiran. What will Juan do now that his friends and loved ones are considering him as their enemy? Is he going to turn his back on the mission that his mother Amelia (Mylene Dizon) has entrusted him? As he confronts his father about his identity, what mission will reign in Juan’s heart—good or evil? Don’t miss the exciting adventures of Philippine television’s favorite superhero “Juan dela Cruz” weeknights after “TV Patrol” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.

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Dole paints the town as it celebrates Kadayawan

FILIpInoS love to party. regardless if it’s a small feat or a great accomplishment, the country of fiesta lovers would always find a way to celebrate. A great example of this are the numerous festivals celebrated all over the country where people are able to showcase true Filipino creativity, resourcefulness, and hospitality.

one of the festivals most people look forward to is the kadayawan Festival. probably one of the liveliest and most anticipated of all fiestas, it definitely is not your ordinary, run of the mill pinoy gathering. Its raison d’etre is to honor Davao’s many gifts – from the town’s bountiful harvest to its rich artistic and cultural heritage. True to its purpose, this annual week-long party serves as an avenue to celebrate the many talents of the locals. As a means of thanksgiving and celebration, floral floats are showcased during the kadayawan parade. Students from different schools also competed in Indak-Indak sa kadalanan”, a street dancing competition where participants are decked with the most vibrant and beautiful costumes. Something new this year is the participation of Dole philippines in the kadayawan merriment. As one of the event’s sponsors, Dole was present in all the major events of the festival. For the pamulak Grand parade, the brand commissioned a show-stoppling float. Dole also contributed to the revelry when it awarded products and cash to the winners of IndakIndak sa kadalanan. In line with their “This Is My Dole” campaign, Dole philippines proved that there really is a Dole for every Filipino by giving out samples of their product offerings as a cool-down drink and snack. Davao’s kadayawan Festival is certainly one of the best things about the philippines, what makes it better though is when all of the revelry and enjoyment are complemented with Dole philippines’ refreshing snacks and drinks. Stay up-to-date with Dole Philippines by liking Dole PH on Facebook and following @ThisIsMyDole on Twitter and Instagram. Catch your favourite Dole ambassador with the This Is My Dole winners when you watch their new music video on www. youtube.com/ThisIsMyDole.

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Pacquiao inaugurates MP Boxing Gym F

ORMeR world pound for pound champion and

now Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao formally inaugurated

MP BOXING GYM. Davao City Vice Mayor Pulong Duterte (3rd from left) cuts the ribbon during the blessing of the MP Boxing Gym in Davao City last Aug.

the MP Boxing Gym in Davao city where he expects to see the re-

joined in the inauguration by Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and city sports consultant Glen escandor at the new facility in capili Subdivision, Talomo. The MP Boxing Gym is located at the 600-meter lot owned by Pacquiao’s assistant trainer Raides “Nonoy” Neri, who used to breed and raise fighting cocks on the said area before it was turned into a boxing gym. Pacquiao reportedly told Neri to get rid of all the fighting cocks in exchange for a boxing gym during their training in Baguio last year. Pacquiao, who used to be involved into cockfighting before he had changed his religion, financed the construction of the multi-million gym. “i hope that this boxing gym can help 18. Also in photo are boxing superstar Rep. Manny Pacquiao (extreme left) discover and develand city sports consultant Glenn Escandor (2nd from left). (BOY LIM)

Europe rallies to beat US P

ARKeR, colo. (AP) -- Of all the autographs Paula creamer signed at the Solheim cup for young girls, this was by far the strangest request. it came from a 17-year-old who had just steamrolled her. charley Hull, fun and fearless over three days at colorado Golf club, put the finishing touch on a tone-setting match by driving the green with a 3-wood on the 291-yard 14th hole for a 5-and-4 victory. it was the shortest match all week, and the first point Sunday for europe in what became a record rout over the Americans. That’s when Hull approached creamer with a golf ball, a marker and a favor for a friend back home in england. ‘’Honestly, it was for my friend.’’ Hull said. ‘’He’s like, ‘can you

please get Paula creamer’s autograph?’ And i said, ‘OK, then,’ so ... i just like, i got it.’’ Once the laughter subsided, Hull looked straight ahead, oblivious to the moment, and said, ‘’But anyway, it’s been a really good week.’’ it was a spectacular week for europe, which brought six Solheim cup rookies to the mile-high air outside Denver and left a strong American team out of breath. ‘’That was my concern, that with such a young team, with nothing to lose, it just seemed like they were a little bit looser,’’ U.S. captain Meg Mallon said. ‘’They were making more putts, and we were not. And that’s what it came down to.’’ The europeans seized control by sweeping the Saturday afternoon fourballs, with five rookies among

eight players in the lineup. That gave them a 10 1/2-5 1/2 lead, and no team from any professional cup competition has ever lost from that position. europe never let up, and the 18-10 margin was the largest since the Solheim cup began in 1990. On its seventh try, europe won the Solheim cup for the first time on American soil. it was the perfect gift to captain Liselotte Neumann, who 25 years ago became the first Swede to win a major in the U.S. Women’s Open. Her best move was using two of her four captain’s picks on Hull and Jodi ewart-Shadoff of england, a rookie partnership that led off the Saturday afternoon sweep by winning the most dynamic match of the week, 2 up over creamer and 18-yearold Lexi Thompson.

ing” series. Mancio, who has held the Philippine title for the past two years, is now 18W-3L3D, 9 KO’s. Romasasa drops to 10W-11L, 4 KO’s. For the undercard matches, Ralph Lulu won by TKO at the end of 6th round over Ronerex Dalut. Rey-

mund Tabogon beat engelbert Moralde via split decision, John Vincent Moralde won by 3rd round knockout over Jestoni Makiputin, Bonjun Loperez beat Rocky incepido via majority decision and Jessie James Boiles and Glendon Ramos fought to a majority draw.

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HiLiPPiNe light flyweight champion Jerson Mancio of the ALA Gym beat Jovel Romasasa by TKO in the 3rd round in a fight held Saturday at the Magsaysay Park in Davao city. This bout was the main event for the ongoing “ALA-cobra Tunay na Lakas Box-

surgence of boxing in Davao city. Pacquiao was

op the boxers here in Davao,” said Pacquiao, who also opened boxing gyms in General Santos city and Manila. The MP Boxing Gym boasts of wide array of boxing equipment for training and has two boxing rings. it is equipped with a kitchen, comfort rooms and showers, air-conditioned sleeping quarter for boxers and office. Duterte, on the other hand, thanked Pacquiao and Neri for putting up a decent boxing gym in Davao city. “i thanked them for making this gym because Davao has no longer a boxing gym,” said Duterte. MP Boxing Gym will also be open to those interested to learn boxing as a fitness exercise. A minimal fee will be charged for the maintenance of the gym. Europe’s Charley Hull, from England, blast from a trap on the 15th hole during fourball matches at the Solheim Cup golf tournament on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, in Parker, Colo. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

16 EDGEDAVAO Sports GIANT SLAMS. Seven-foot giant Greg Slaughter of The Royal Mandaya Hotel-CMO slams over a hapless defender in a game against Omega Pro in the ill-fated Kadayawan Baketball Tournament which was cancelled due to alleged game manipulation. Lean Daval Jr.

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GAME FIXED? Kadayawan cagefest cancelled amidst controversy

He city Sports Development Office headed by officer-in-charge William “Butch” Ramirez yesterday announced the cancellation of the championship game of the Kadayawan basketball tournament after Goldstar Hardware and Montana Pawnshop were found to have played with intent to manipulate the outcome and standings. “We find the game manipulated by the two teams and we are referring the matter to the city government which is the organizer of this tournament,” said Ramirez after a three-hour meeting with the representatives of the teams yesterday. Goldstar Hardware which played Montana Pawnshop for final ranking on the third day of competitions last Monday night was found to have played below par in order for the Jewellers to gain access to the finals and eliminate top favorite and defending champion The

Royal Mandaya Hotel. The league-leading Goldstar, unbeaten in its previous two games and a shoo-in finalist, earned the crowd’s ire for apparently playing “not to win” (lackadaisically). Montana eventually won that match and qualified for the finals. They lost by seven points, exactly the same number of point difference needed to eliminate the defending champion TRMH-cMO. TRMH-cMO lost to Goldstar on Sunday in a game that saw boxing superstar and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao suit up for the Hoteliers to the delight of the crowd who filled the Davao city Recreation center to the brim. “We are saddened by this turn of events and, much as we would like to have a win-win situation by offering all teams involved several options to settle this, but we ended up with a deadlock. Much as we wanted to save the tournament, we cannot,

and so we are making this hard decision of cancelling the championship game,” Ramirez added. Atty. Ruben Abarquez, an officer of the regional Samahang Basketball sa Pilipinas (SBP), also added that the organizing committee had unanimously decided that the two teams had manipulated the result to ensure that both of them would meet in the championship game to the exclusion of the heavily favored TRMH-cMO. “it was obvious, even the basketball-savvy crowd already sensed the ploy and started heckling them,” said Abarquez. The organizers cited a rule in the tournament guidelines where they reserve the right to act on “special situation” like in cases where there is collusion or intent to manipulate the results. Yesterday’s meeting was attended by all coaches from Montana, Goldstar, TRMH-cMO and Omega Pro.