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TURNAROUND Pastor Quiboloy breaks statement, endorses Imee

By ADAM B. MORRELL

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ules, whether universal or personal, have exceptions.

Contrary to his earlier statement that he will not be endorsing any candidate in this year’s mid-term elections, popular evangelist Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy considers Senatorial candidate Imee Marcos as his only exception.

The executive pastor, founder and leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC), The Name Above Every Name, Inc., expressed his support to the senatorial aspirant during the celebration of the Chinese New Year at Prayer Mountain compound in Tamayong Calinan District, Davao City late Saturday.

Quiboloy has deferred making endorsements because many candidates will feel bad especially those he will not endorse.

He said he is yet to discuss this endorsement matter with his religious trustees.

However, he made a 360-degree turnaround over the weekend endorsing Marcos.

The exception, Quiboloy said, was due to the impressive ability track record of the Ilocos Norte governor and former congresswoman as well as her political platforms which he believes will benefit the poor Filipinos and will bring back the glory of the Philippines.

“Ang kanyang leadership bilang gobernador, congresswoman iyan talaga ang hinahanap natin para sa bansa, yung progressive,” he said.

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Palace defends Duterte endorsement of Jinggoy M alacañang on Monday defended the decision of President Rodrigo R. Duterte to include former Senator Jinggoy Estrada on his list of preferred senatorial candidates for the upcoming May elections.

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that the public cannot begrudge the President for endorsing Estrada because he is still presumed innocent despite being accused of plunder in relation to the multi-billion peso “pork barrel” scam.

“Number one, Senator Estrada or former Senator

Estrada is charged with corruption. And the Constitution says, unless you are convicted by final judgment, you are presumed to be innocent. So the presumption is Estrada is innocent,” Panelo said.

Panelo also pointed out that Estrada has been granted bail by the Sandiganbayan Special 5th Division in 2017.

“Number two, he’s been granted bail. And the reason for the court’s grant of provisional liberty is anchored on the fact that the evidence of guilt is not strong,” Panelo said.

“So you cannot begrudge

the President for endorsing a man who is presumed to be innocent under the law; otherwise you are prejudging him,” he added.

Whiff of corruption On Friday, Duterte endorsed Estrada by raising his hand in a speech in Legazpi City.

Earlier, the President said he would also endorse Estrada’s half-brother, reelectionist Sen. JV Ejercito.

Amid criticism that Duterte is endorsing a plunder-accused candidate despite his stance to fire Cabinet officials involved in even a “whiff” of

corruption, Panelo explained that investigation has to run its course.

“A whiff of corruption does not mean a reckless receipt of an allegation of corruption and a decision to fire the person subject of that information. The President as a lawyer investigates any allegation of corruption before he makes a move,” Panelo said.

“Before he fires people, there’s information that reaches him and he orders an investigation immediately,” he added.

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HNP CAMPAIGN KICK OFF. Hugpong Ng Pagbabago (HNP) chair and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio leads the launching of the campaign caravan of The regional political party in San Fernando City, Pampanga on Tuesday. All thirteen HNP senatorial candidates have attended the campaign: former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, former presidential adviser

Francis Tolentino, Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, Taguig Rep. Pia Cayetano, Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, former senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada, Maguindanao Rep. Zajid “Dong” Mangudadatu, former journalist Jiggy Manicad, Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel 3rd, former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., and Sen. Cynthia Villar. Contributed photo

Family, community eyed in autism management

By RALPH LAWRENCE LLEMIT

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edical experts are advocating to empower communities especially small ones, in addressing autism.

According to medical website WebMD.com, Autism is a complex neurobehavioral condition that includes impairments in social interaction and developmental language and communication skills combined with rigid, repetitive behaviors. Because of the range of symptoms, this condition is now called autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Dr. Ferriza Maria Isaguirre, training officer and department of pediatrics chairperson of the Brokenshire Hospital - Child and Adolescent Neuro-Development (CANDEV) Center, said on Monday that there is a need to authorize the family and the community

to attend to the needs of autistic patients, considering that it is a lifetime condition.

“We need to empower the family and the community, especially the barangay health workers. Even if they are not speech therapists, they are of big help in addressing the needs of these patients,” said Isaguirre on Monday during the Kapehan sa Dabaw forum.

Although there is already the Republic Act No. 7277 or the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons “providing for the rehabilitation, self-development and self-reliance of disabled persons”, she said that there is still a need to craft a specific law persons with ASD, since

wo Dabawenyo senatorial candidates will join the separate kick-off campaign rallies of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) and the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP).

Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said five of them in the administration-backed PDP-Laban candidates are scheduled to join the campaign launch in Bulacan on Thursday.

Go said he will join his four PDP-Laban party-mates former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald dela Rosa, Senator Koko Pimentel, Maguindanao Rep. Zajid Mangudadatu, and former presidential political adviser Francis Tolentino.

Go said President Rodrigo R. Duterte is expected to

join the campaign launch.

PDP-Laban will also hold its campaign in Laguna and Cebu.

Duterte’s former top aide said the support of the President is a big endorsement to his candidacy. “Yung tiwala niya nakawawala ng pagod (His [President's] trust and confidence in me rejuvenates me),” Go said in an interview on Sunday.

Go and dela Rosa are also joining the HNP rally on Tuesday, the first day of the campaign period for senatorial candidates and the party-lists.

Go and dela Rosa among the 13 senatorial bets being pushed by the HNP. The HNP will hold its campaign rally for the 13 senators – Go, dela Rosa, Pimentel, Mangudadatu, Tolentino, former senator Ramon

not persons with autism have the same condition.

Another setback, according to Isaguirre, is the high cost of maintenance that the government can address.

In Mindanao, for example, P5,000 is needed just for the initial evaluation of a patient, while regular therapy sessions for three times a week (maximum), the cost is P400-700 per day.

The neurodoctor said that PhilHealth has already included a ‘Z’ a package for persons diagnosed with developmental problems. However, the provisions of the Z package still needs to undergo revisions, since autism is a different condition.

Based on the record of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2016,

Go, Bato join rallies of PDP-Laban, HNP T “Bong” Revilla, Senators JV Ejercito, Jinggoy Estrada, Cynthia Villar, and Sonny Angara, Taguig Rep. Pia Cayetano, Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos, and former journalist Jiggy Manicad, in Pampanga.

Dela Rosa, in an interview at the sidelines of the free screening of the “Bato” movie at the SM Lanang here Sunday, said he is ready for the campaign.

He, however, admitted he is not physically prepared for the three months campaign.

Dela Rosa said he needs to be physically fit for the campaign, especially because candidates are also expected to spend late nights.

Dela Rosa vowed to be truthful, honest and transparent during his campaign sorties. “I will speak from

one in every 68 children were diagnosed with ASD. This is huge jump from 2004, when there was one of every 600 had ASD. Isaguirre said that there are no available data, as to how many Filipinos, specifically in Davao region, are diagnosed with the mentioned condition.

She hopes that a statistical study will be conducted here in the country very soon, as it can be helpful in addressing the rampancy of autism.

Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education - Philippine-California Advanced Research Institutes, will organize a conference this March 19 to 20, entitled “Bridging the Gap,

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Floirendo meets boxers, Panabo youth leaders

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ep. Antonio “Tonyboy” Floirendo Jr. attended the Barangay Una Boxing Scholars reunion and the YouthAsk Summit in Panabo City last Sunday.

More than 150 boxers and their families attended the reunion held at the Barangay Una Boxing Gym. Close to 200 youths from Panabo also attended the summit held at the Gambriel Resort.

Congressman Floirendo gave gift packs to the youth members and boxers and also gave cash prizes to boxers who

won gold and bronze medals in the DAVRAA and Batang Pinoy games held in Davao City and Tagum City recently.

Floirendo urged the young generation to put value on education and contribute to the development of their communities thru their own little ways.

He also advised the youth to take advantage of the free education and scholarship programs being offered by the government and other organizations so they would have a brighter future.

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TBF WITH THE YOUTH. Davao del Norte 2nd District Rep Antonio “Tonyboy” R. Floirendo Jr. joins a group of boxing scholars

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President meets with Japan foreign minister P

resident Rodrigo Roa Duterte received Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono in a courtesy call on Saturday, February 9.

During their meeting at Matina Enclaves here, President Duterte said he is honored that the Minister of Foreign Affairs is in his city.

Foreign Minister Kono, for his part, said Japan welcomes the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law. He also mentioned that Japan would like to continue to support the development of Mindanao.

Moreover, he expressed Japan’s sympathy to the victims of the twin blasts that rocked Jolo last month.

Foreign Minister Kono is in the country for a three-day official visit upon the invitation of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. Part of the official’s agenda is the inauguration ceremony of the

Japanese Consulate General in Davao.

He said Japan is pleased to be able to open up a new consulate general in the City of Davao.

Foreign Minister Kono was accompanied by Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koji Haneda and Davao Consul General Yoshiaki Miwa.

Also present during the courtesy call were Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr., Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, and Philippine Ambassador to Japan Jose Laurel.

The Department of Foreign Affairs said that the visit of Foreign Minister Kono is a “testament to the strengthened strategic partnership between the Philippines and Japan, and an affirmation of our long-standing bilateral friendship.” (PND)

HANDING OVER OF CLOA. President Rodrigo Duterte hands over a Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) to one of the Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries of Maguindanao at the Buluan Municipal Gymnasium on Monday. Assisting the President is Agrarian Reform Secretary John Castriciones. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

Obey‘no backpack’ policy, says Acosta

By ADAM B. MORRELL

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avao City councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta, chair of the City Council committee on peace and order and public safety, urged the public to follow the “No Backpack Policy” in all worship places despite the inconvenience.

“Akoang gihangyo ang tanan na mag cooperate nalang.

If you need to bring a big bag, ayaw nalang, kana nalang mga pang personal stuff like a small purses because it would not matter,” Acosta said at the sidelines of the 18th City Council of Davao’s regular session at the Sanguniang Panglungsod building on Tuesday.

The tight inspection, according to her only, applies to backpacks that could carry things that might be used for terrorism.

“Kung ang bag na inyong dala kay qualified ato (for tight inspection) it’s a matter of

cooperation and understanding nalang,” she Acosta said, adding: “ayaw lang mo kasuko kung naay mag bawal.”

The policy was ordered by Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio following the recent bombing of a Cathedral in Jolo, Sulu that killed 27 individuals and left more than 100 casualties.

Acosta, meanwhile, said the 18th City Council of Davao didn’t receive any request from the mayor to craft an ordinance enforming a lifetime no backpack policy.

“Pero we support the initiatives of the mayor because

this is an outcome of what happened in Sulu because a bag was used to carry the explosives which happened not ones but twice on the same day,” she said.

“Since gi-supportahan nato ang move ni mayor and if she will request us (to make an ordinance), I’m sure the City Council will respond in kind,” she said.

Acosta was also happy with the support from the archbishop and the Catholic church. They also haven’t received any complaints from the mosques.

She also reminded the public that the hassle of the “No backpack policy” should not deter everyone from professing their faith, whether they are Christians or Muslims.

Dado contradicts Abude, says bike lanes a priority

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Evangelist pastor Apollo Quiboloy, founder and leader of the Philippines-based Restorationist church called the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, endorses Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos during the Chinese New Year at Prayer Mountain compound in Tamayong Calinan District, Davao City late February 9.

avao City councilor Diosdado Mahipus contradicted an earlier statement by traffic czar Dionisio Abude that allocating bicycle lanes is not yet feasible insisting that the so-called Avila Law must be fully implemented.

The Avila Law, authored by the late councilor Leonardo "Happy LA" Avila II and passed in 2010, gives exclusive rights to two wheel motorist, such as motorcycle and bicycles in designated bicycle lane. The ordinance penalizes any four-wheel vehicles, including trucks encroaching on these lanes.

Mahipus, on Tuesday, said that the ordinance written by Avila in 2010 was not properly implemented due to the lack

of implementating rules and regulation (IRR). The veteran legislator contradicted City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) head Abude's statement that it is not yet possible to have a bike lane in the city.

Mahipus said that the Avila ordinance aims to advocate the usage of bicycles as a transport alternative to decongest the cars in the city. "We already have an existing bike lane.

We just have to implement it properly.

"Considering with the advent of the road expansions we have in the city," Mahipus said.

The councilor, a bicycle enthusiast himself, said that he hopes that the city will have a bike lane exclusive for two wheel vehicles, such as bicycle

and motorcycles. He also said that the ordinance was not able to meet its cause due to the hesitation of some bike users in crossing along the streets as they observed that they are not given passage priority.

Abude, in a previous interview, said that the capacity of the city's road is not yet capable of having bike lanes, especially in the downtown area.

However, Mahipus said that, some areas of the city have already extended pavements, including in the Ma-a Diversion road.

He said that the city can utilize for a start.

"We have to utilize the fully extended pavements for the benefit of the motorist, since bike and motor riders are also motorist," Mahipus said.

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BIR seeking $7.3-M KOICA grant for e-Invoice system

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he Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is now in the process of preparing a feasibility study in cooperation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for the implementation of an electronic invoicing system mandated under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act (TRAIN).

BIR deputy commissioner Arnel Guballa said a KOICA team visited the agency and the Department of Finance (DOF) last year to gather data in preparation for the feasibility study on the proposed Electronic Receipt, Invoice and Sales Reporting System.

The Philippines is eyeing a $7.3 million grant from KOICA for the implementation of Phase 1 of the e-invoicing project.

In his report to Finance

Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, Guballa said the BIR, for its part, has already identified the list of 100 pilot taxpayers that will take part in the project and conducted a consultative forum with stakeholders last year.

“The review of the final report and the terms of reference of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded consultants are now ongoing for the e-invoicing project,” Guballa said during a recent DOF Executive Committee (Execom) meeting.

Under Section 237 of Republic Act 10963 or the TRAIN Law, large taxpayers and exporters are required within the next five years, to electronically issue their invoices/receipts, as well as report their sales data to the BIR at the point of sale. (DOF)

AAA Equities to launch online stock trading platform

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stock brokerage will introduce in March a new online trading platform which will allow investors to automatically take profits and reduce losses amid the expected bullishness of the local bourse this year.

“For example, traders will be able to automatically send a sell order for a stock at PHP100 if the stock ever goes below that price in real-time. This simple but very powerful tool is the first of its kind for online traders in the Philippines,” William Cabangon, president of AAA Equities, explained to reporters on Monday.

He said automation allows investors to be prepared for any market volatility.

Cabangon thus considered the online trading platform a game changer for the local market and traders “who previously had to watch the market’s every move, or else

risk losing money by missing key buy and sell targets.”

He said the platform will be available on desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile phone.

Meanwhile, Cabangon urged more Filipinos to invest in the stock market to take advantage of the country’s fast-growing economy.

“I strongly urge especially younger investors who seem to shy away from investing to join the market because we are experiencing an unprecedented boom in our economy,” he said.

Cabangon expects the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) to rally to 8,900-level this year.

“I think this is a very reasonable target considering that the US Fed has stopped hiking (rates), that was a major drag for us last year. Foreign funds are consistently buying at least for the past

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TRADITIONAL NO MORE. An eatery worker mixes hot chocolate using electric mixer instead of the traditional turned wood whisk locally known as ‘batirol’at a food stall in Bankerohan Public Market in Davao City on Tuesday. Lean Daval Jr

Megaworld to expand Lifestyle Malls footprint

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roperty giant Megaworld is expanding its commercial retail portfolio this year, with the opening of around 11 commercial properties across its townships all over the country.

By end of the year, the company will open new retail spaces in Iloilo Business Park in Mandurriao, Iloilo City; Alabang West along Daang Hari in Las Piñas City; McKinley Hill and Uptown Bonifacio, both in Taguig City; Arcovia City in Pasig City; Boracay Newcoast

in Boracay Island, Aklan; and Davao Park District in Lanang, Davao City.

These new commercial properties cover around 54,000 square meters in gross floor area.

“The biggest chunk of the new retail spaces will be in Uptown Bonifacio, as we embark on an expansion of our new retail row in front of Uptown Mall and Uptown Parade. We are also launching a new retail development inside Arcovia City, our newest and

must-visit township along C-5 in Pasig fronting Valle Verde.

Down south, there is something exciting coming up in Alabang West, which is part of our Beverly Hills-themed commercial row,” revealed Kevin L. Tan, chief strategy officer, Megaworld.

During the second half last year, Megaworld opened its first full-scale lifestyle mall in Iloilo Business Park, the P2.2-billion Festive Walk Mall, offering around 90,000 square meters of retail spaces.

It also opened three new community malls in Alabang and Makati, namely, The Village Square in Alabang, Muntinlupa City; Three Central in Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City; and San Lorenzo Place in EDSA corner Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City.

These three new commercial centers offer around 26,500 square meters in retail spaces.

“Every mall that we build has curated spaces that evoke the character of the township

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PH to send trade mission to Russia

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he Department of Agriculture (DA) is organizing a trade mission in hopes of penetrating the huge and previously unexplored market of Russia as well as other member countries of the Russian Federation.

Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel "Manny" Piñol said the trade mission will include delegates from the agriculture and fisheries sectors.

With three fisheries companies already exporting their products to the Russian Federation, Piñol said, the Philippines is now working on marketing more agricultural products to the vast market, including coconut oil, bananas, shrimps, among others.

On Feb. 6, Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor Khovaev visited the Office of the Agriculture Secretary to finalize the arrangements for the planned visit of the Philippine delegation to Moscow later this month.

"The engagement will include the signing of an Implementing Agreement (IA) between me and Russian Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev which would spell out the specific areas of engagements between Russia and the Philippines," Piñol said.

He said the agreement is

based on a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed between him and then Agriculture Minister Alexandr Takchev during the visit of President Rody Duterte to Moscow in May 2017.

Under the MOA, Russia will buy up to USD2.5 billion worth of Philippine agricultural products.

This overshadows the USD46 million worth of exports the Philippines currently ships to Russia every year.

Piñol noted that the new agreement will identify the areas of engagement between the two countries, including the investments by Russian business groups in the development of agriculture and aquaculture in the Bangsamoro Area.

He said that during their meeting last week, he conveyed to Ambassador Khovaev "the interest of the Philippines in importing fertilizers, wheat and modern farm machinery from Russia and the other member states of the Russian Federation."

"Ambassador Khovaev said that as soon as he receives the official communication from the DA through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), he will immediately

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EDITORIAL Bike lanes

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an we afford to give up a mater of the road for bicycles?

One meter width, that’s what bicycles need to wiggle through safely on roads. As it looks now, the bicycle lane ordinance championed by the late councilor Leo “Happy LA” Avila is endangered to be just a piece of paper. Davao City Transport and Traffic Management Office(CTTMO) head Dionisio Abude believes implementing bike lanes is not yet feasible given the size of the city’s roads.

The Avila Law which was passed way back in 2010 mandates that a portion of the road be devoted to two-wheel transport vehicles like bicycles and motorcycles. The ordinance did not take off in full throttle as it lost steam without the needed Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

First, the Avila Law needs to be revisited. To begin with, bicycles and motorcycles, even if they are both two-wheel transport creatures, cannot marry in a single lane. Motorcycles run even faster than fourwheel vehicles these days and if they share the lane with bicycles it is just

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simple unimaginable given the massive number of motorbikes there are now in the city. If this happens, bicycle-riding commuters will not stand a chance to jockey for space against these speeding motorbikes.

Second, there is a need to carefully plan out the bicycle routes in a way that they can freely flow through traffic. The connectivity of these bike lanes is crucial in the one-meter bike lane provision which other countries have successfully implemented.

Third, there is a need to inform motorists of the bicycle courtesy. In countries where there are bicycle lanes allocated, motorists always give way to bicycles as a matter of courtesy and safety. This is the hard part given the attitude of most drivers to always have the attitude of getting the upperhand first and giving way last if not impossible.

It is not a problem of having narrow roads because road measurements are standard in all jurisdictions. It’s just a matter of sharing the road and paying courtesy. Then again, it all boils down to the mentality people have on the road.

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here are three secrets to managing. The first secret is to have patience. The second is be patient. And the third most important secret is patience.” – Chuck Tanner A young man presented himself to the local expert on gems and said he wanted to become a gemologist. The expert brushed him off because he feared that the youth would not have the patience to learn. The young man pleaded for a chance. Finally, the expert consented and told the youth, “Be here tomorrow.”

The next morning, the expert put a jade stone in the boy’s hand and told him to hold it. The expert then went about his work: cutting, weighing, and setting gems. The boy sat quietly and waited.

The following morning, the expert again placed the jade stone in the youth’s hand and told him to hold it. On the third, fourth, and fifth day, the expert repeated the exercise and the instructions.

On the sixth day, the youth held the jade stone, but could no longer stand the silence. “Sir,” he asked, “when am I going to learn something?”

The expert answered, “You’ll learn.”

Several more days went by and the youth’s frustration mounted. One morning, as the expert approached and beckoned for him to hold out his hand, he was about

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avao City, today a truly booming socio-economic region, has gone a long way from being a rural community in 1907. As one of five towns in the area, it was not the center of American supervision in Mindanao but a secondary port for steamers principally docking at Zamboanga.

Seven months earlier, it was wracked by a shocking news of Davao district governor Edward Bolton’s assassination at Lacaron, Malita, Davao Occidental, on June 6, 1906. Along with his farm administrator, he was murdered

by Tagakaulo ward leader Mangulayon.

Despite this disturbing event, Davao remained peaceful. In the Philippine Commission’s 1908 Report, Peter Bosseth, district director for the Moro Province, described the town as having only three policemen armed with Remington shotguns and their principal duty was to secure prisoners during night shift “otherwise they are useless.”

Newly-appointed chief of police Lt. J. R. Youngblood, though, had something to celebrate about. The police force in town would be raised to seven, doubling the men under him. In case there was a need to chase down criminals, he was also assured of

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The secret of patience to blurt out that he could go on no longer. But as the expert placed the stone in the youth’s hand, the young man exclaimed without looking at his hand, “This is not the same jade stone!”

“You have begun to learn,” the expert told him.

These days, people want to everything to be done fast. Instant is the name of the game. But for how long will these instant things last? Don’t get me wrong. There is no forever in this world. Everything comes to an end.

In the past, we communicated with our loved ones living from far away places so slowly – by writing letters, which took a week or so to be delivered. When speed mails came, everyone were excited. Telegrams, however, were for emergencies as it was expensive (you had to pay per word; the lesser words you used, the better).

As years went by, sending messages through fax machines was the fastest.

Then, electronic mails came and from there everything seemed to be faster than we could imagine. And yes, there’s text messaging, which can reach the other person in just a matter of seconds.

With all these high-tech innovations, patience seems to be thrown out already. As Kratika Sengar admitted: “When it comes to work, I have a lot of patience, but otherwise, I am quite impatient.”

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Someone wrote: “There are things in life that require more time than others. Time to blossom, to develop, to grow, to mature. And if we don’t learn the art of patience, by allowing life to follow its natural course, chances are that we will continue to force and resist the natural flow of things, inflicting a lot of unnecessary pain onto ourselves and onto those around us.”

The waiting game is how people consider patience. “A waiting person is a patient person,” wrote Henri J.M. Newman. “The word patience means the willingness to stay where we are and live the situation out to the full in the belief that something hidden there will manifest itself to us.”

But, where are thou patience? Patience, also known as forbearance, “is the ability to endure difficult circum-

stances such as perseverance in the face of delay.” It also defined as “tolerance of provocation without responding in annoyance or anger.” It can also be “forbearance when under strain, especially when faced with longer-term difficulties.”

Patience is the level of endurance a person can have before negativity. In some instances, patience also refers to the character trait of being steadfast. “Patience is better,” Aristotle said, “but its fruit is sweet.”

Among Christians, patience is one of the most valuable virtues of life. It is referred to in several sections of the Holy Bible. The Book of Proverbs notes that “through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone” (Prov. 25:14-16). Ecclesiastes points out that the “end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride” (Eccl. 7:7-9).

In the Epistle of James, the Bible urges Christians to be patient, and “see how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth... until it receives the early and the late rains.” (James 5:7-11). In Galatians, patience is listed as part of the “fruit of the Spirit” (Galatians 5:21-23).

In The Light in the Heart, Roy T. Bennet said that patience is not the ability to wait. “Patience is to be calm no matter what happens, constantly take action to turn it to positive growth opportunities, and have faith to

believe that it will all work out in the end while you are waiting.”

One wonders: how can you enhance patience? “You can start with as little as five minutes and build up your capacity for patience, over time,” Richard Carlson, author of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff. “Start by saying to yourself, ‘Okay, for the next five minutes, I won’t allow myself to be bothered by anything. I’ll be patient.’ What you’ll discover is truly amazing.

“Your intention to be patient, especially if you know it’s only for a short while, immediately strengthens your capacity for patience. Patience is one of those special qualities where success feeds on itself. Once you reach little milestones – five minutes of successful patience – you’ll begin to see that you do, indeed, have the capacity to be patient, even for longer periods of time. Over time, you may even become a patient person.”

Listen to these words straight from the mouth of Haruki Murakami: “This is one more piece of advice I have for you: don’t get impatient. Even if things are so tangled up you can’t do anything, don’t get desperate or blow a fuse and start yanking on one particular thread before it’s ready to come undone. You have to realize it’s going to be a long process and that you’ll work on things slowly, one at a time.”

Despacito!

maintained, as cited in the Commission report of 1907, “that shoes are a needless impediment to a type of man who has gone without footgear from time immemorial.”

But Lt. W. J. Platka, who was a subordinate of then Davao district governor first Lt. Allen Walker, had his own noble take on the matter: “The Filipino soldier should be issued shoes if for no other reason than the additional pride it leads him to take in himself and his appearance. We only cheapen our organization by compelling our men to go barefoot.

To their minds we are forcing them back into the Tao class, stifling their ambition, and placing a restriction upon them which prevents their mingling with the better class of Filipinos.”

The work of the PC during this period was directly under the guidance of the district governor. But everything about the unit was not okay.

The locals who were recruited were not happy with the way they were treated, a sensitive matter that led to their mutinying 1909.

Even the Commission’s report, issued a year earlier, was rather unkind to Filipinos. It said the “majority of the inhabitants [of Davao region] are wild pagans, of a low

order of intelligence. They appeared to realize intuitively, however, that the Americans wish to them ‘a square deal’ and are quick to appreciate justice as they are t resent injustice.”

On the matter of handling the medical needs of the PC, Capt. E. W. Ames, a surgeon who co-founded the Sarangani Lodge No. 50, a Freemason group (which recently celebrated its centennial), opened a small ward that served the needs of the entire district. The dispensary was built across the present-day Camp Domingo Leonor police headquarters.

To maximize his medical efforts, Capt. Ames, on a monthly basis, visited the constabulary garrisons on the east coast and most of the time spent his time receiving calls, and visiting indigent families and the wild tribes in need of medical attention.

A private clinic along the Davao River, just adjacent to today’s Grand Men Seng hotel, complemented Ames’ mission; it was managed

by American nurse Mary Mathewson, a former Red Cross volunteer. It was only in 1908 when the Davao Mission Hospital, now Brokenshire Medical Hospital, was opened under the auspices of Protestant missionaries.

Davao’s peace and order, 1907

asking help from the district police, which had a contingent of twenty-five operatives detailed in Davao.

In reaching Davao from the administrative center of Zamboanga, the government operated a subsidized steamship, Borneo, which made regular inspections of Mati and Davao. When the boat was chartered by the military and removed from its original service route, the Moro Province leased another vessel, Butuan, from Compañia Maritima, to take over the job.

To add more muscle to the maritime transport requirement in the region, Lt. H. F. Alexander, dstrict supply officer of the Moro Province, recommended that the Philippine Constabulary (PC) chartered a regular coast-guard cutter and one of its routes would be from Zamboanga to Tucuran, Malabang, Parang, Cotabato, Mati and Davao and then back to Zamboanga.

To ensure there was substantial support, the second company, “equipped with the new United States magazine carbines, remodeled, with bayonet” was deployed in the town of Davao at Calarian prison (probably the old city jail where the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas edifice now stands). The unit assigned in Mati was the first Davao com-

FAST BACKWARD Antonio V. Figueroa pany.

Other units, meanwhile, were issued Springfield carbines and ordnances such as web belts, waste belts, revolver holsters, cartridge ouches and revolvers, including Colt, double-action, caliber .45. The district supply officer even suggested “an ample supply of reserve ammunition, as well as spare parts for the new Krag-Jorgensen carbines.”

An exciting sidelight was the issue whether local recruits would be allowed to use shoes or not. Capt. Henry Gilheuser, who was field service commander of Cotabato before becoming district governor of Davao, had his opinion on the dilemma. He

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Court pilots video 'tele-hearing' for high risk, sickly inmates

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ew court rules authorizing the use of video-teleconferencing for high risk detainees to be tried without the need to actually stepping into courtrooms will soon be tested, the Supreme Court (SC) said Monday.

Court Administrator Midas Marquez said the new system will be pilot-tested in Davao City Jail, where members of terrorist groups Maute, Abu Sayaff and New People's Army (NPA) are detained.

He said the new "tele-hearing" system is part of the judicial reform

agenda of Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin.

Associate Justice Diosdado Peralta, chairman of the new SC revision of rules committee, has been tasked to draft the guidelines that would govern the remote testimony and appearances of the accused from their cells.

"This is trailblazing because it can pave the way for long-distance court appearances of OFWs working abroad who have pending civil cases in the country," Peralta said.

Arrested members of Maute, Abu Sayyaf and NPA

will no longer be required to physically appear before the courts and may face trial while inside the jails.

A 100-foot monopole tower with necessary equipment was built within the Davao Hall of Justice and will be connected to the three jail facilities in the city.

The High Court assured that the constitutional rights of the accused will be protected through procedural safeguards in the implementing rules.

"In order to ensure that the accused's constitutional rights are adequately protected, the counsel of the ac-

cused shall be present with the accused in the same designated room in the jail facility throughout the duration of the tele-hearing," Marquez said.

The rule will also apply to detainees diagnosed with grave and serious medical conditions in Davao.

The measure adopted by the judiciary was approved upon the request of Davao City Jail Warden, Supt. Grace Taculin, who cited security threats in the transportation of high-risk detainees with terrorism cases and spread of diseases in courts. (PNA)

month and also seem like the trade tensions between China

and the US are dying down.

So I think those three factors

combined, along with the Philippines easing inflation,

will be a huge boost to our economy,” he said. (PNA)

Panelo, who is also Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, emphasized that it was “unfair” to presume that a person is guilty unless he or she has been convicted.

“In my practice of law, even before joining the government, you cannot be assuming and presuming and spreading the guilt of a person unless he’s been finally convicted,” Panelo said.

Panelo insisted that Estrada is not a member of the Cabinet and was accused of plunder when he was a member of the Congress.

Meanwhile, Panelo said the President’s endorsement of Estrada will not affect his tough stance versus corruption.

“The survey will tell you that the President has made many perceived to be unpopular decisions, and yet the survey remains very high. In other words, Filipino people trust this man. They’re confident and believe in his judgment.

And ultimately, it’s the people who will decide anyway,” Panelo said.

‘Presidential slate’ With only a day left before the start of the campaign season, Panelo said that the President has yet to release an “administration slate” of candidates.

“He (Duterte) has not made any statement on that.

Hopefully he will. But until such time, we cannot speculate on whom he will support; except for the names he has already mentioned,” Panelo said.

Panelo, however, said that the President will definitely have his “preferred candidates” and will actively campaign for them.

“The President will endorse certain candidates of his choice so presumably he will be actively campaigning since he is not prohibited by law to do so,” Panelo told reporters in an interview after the press briefing.

“An endorsement could translate into votes given the popularity of the President but the ultimate judgment will be on the part of the people,” he added.

Meanwhile, Panelo said that while President may endorse his preferred candidates, he will never use any government resource in support of or against any candidate.

“He said, ‘I will not allow any government fund to be used in support or against any

particular candidate,’” Panelo said.

Duterte has previously endorsed at least 10 candidates namely former Special Assistant to the President Christopher “Bong” Go, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief and Bureau of Corrections head Rolando “Bato” dela Rosa, and

former Presidential Political Affairs Adviser Francis Tolentino.

He has also endorsed Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos, folk singer Freddie Aguilar, Taguig Rep. Pia Cayetano, and reelectionist senators Sonny Angara and Cynthia Villar. (PNA)

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NOTICE OF AUCTION The VGM Pawnshop, Inc. will hold a Public Auction Sale to all unredeemed and unrenewed items on the following schedule listed below at 9:00 O’clock in the morning.

Ang VGM Pawnshop, Inc. magasubasta sa tanang prenda nga wala nalukat sa maong sumusunod nga mga petsa sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

BRANCHES

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(Feb. 7, 8 & 10, 2018) THE MANAGEMENT

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late AIDA BUÑAG ALINSUB who died on JULY 28,2018 in Nabunturan, Comval Province has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE executed among her heirs, per Doc. No. 398; PageNo.81; Book No.13 Series of 2019, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY. MARIONNE JOSEPHAS M. RETA

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the heart. I don’t need to use flowery words and promises because those are for traditional politicians. I will be frank,” he said.

Aside from the President’s endorsement, dela Rosa is also wishing for the

support of actor Robin Padilla, who portrayed him in the movie "Bato".The two were together during the free screening of the movie.

Padilla committed to join dela Rosa in one of his campaign sorties. (PNA)

Molecular and Intervention Advances in Autism”.

Davilin Quilantang, Brokenshire CANDEV center speech language pathologist, said that the conference will discuss the global standards for behavioral diagnosis , and understand the behavioral

and medical management for ASD. “It is important to have awareness for ASD. This includes social inclusion and acceptance. And we hope that there will be a policy to accommodate these children with autism,” Quilantang said.

work on the arrangement of the trade mission," he added.

Piñol said he already informed DFA Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. of the planned trade mission.

The planning of the trade mission was primarily prompted by the efforts of the DA to find new markets for its

coconut products in the face of very low prices of coco oil in the world market.

He said the Philippines is interested in importing fertilizers, wheat and modern farm machinery from Russia, while Russia is interested in importing coconut products, bananas and seafood. (PNA)

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

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

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Petition for Change Party Applicant with Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular Service.

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate an AIRCONDITIONED TAXI Service.

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate an AIRCONDITIONED TAXI Service.

CESAR R. MANALILI, Previous Owner.

ROLANDO C. UMANAN, Petitioner.

ROLANDO C. UMANAN, Petitioner.

Case No. R11-EV-TX-2019-2-393 (2014-XI-00393)

Case No. R11-EV-TX-2019-2-732 (2013-XI-00732)

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NOTICE OF HEARING

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of an AIRCONDITIONED TAXI service on the route: WITHIN DAVAO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on December 31, 2019. In the petition filed on February 7, 2019, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same units previously authorized.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of an AIRCONDITIONED TAXI service on the route: WITHIN DAVAO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on December 31, 2019. In the petition filed on February 7, 2019, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same units previously authorized.

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on FEBRUARY 27, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on FEBRUARY 27, 2019 at 8:30 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 newspaper of local circulation.

At least, TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation.

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.

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.

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.

Davao City, Philippines, February 8, 2019.

Davao City, Philippines, February 8, 2019.

Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR OIC-Regional Director

Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR OIC-Regional Director

Case No. R11-CP-EV-PJ-2019-1-1827 (R11-EV-PJ-2018-61827/) (2003-XI-01827) CESAR S. MANALILI II, Petitioner.

CESAR R. MANALILI was 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: MARAHAN and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate has expired last September 28, 2018. In the Amended petition filed on January 11, 2019, petitioner requests authority to change party in the Certificate of Public Convenience stating that his father Cesar R. Manalili died inestate on November 1, 2014. In the same petition, petitioner likewise requests 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 FEBRUARY 27, 2019 at 8:30 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 newspaper of local circulation. Petitioner is likewise ordered to publish the Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks as required under Rule 74 of the Rules of Court.

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.

Davao City, Philippines, February 8, 2019.

Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR OIC-Regional Director

Petitioner, Cesar S. Manalili Counsel, Atty. Napoleon F. Sango

Petitioner, Rolando C. Umanan Counsel, Atty. Albert G. Yenco

Petitioner, Rolando C. Umanan Counsel, Atty. Albert G. Yenco

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TURNAROUND... FROM 1 “Sana manalangin ako na sana suportahin natin siya (Marcos)”.

Marcos in turn praised the grandeur of the Christ-

mas Village which can compare with the best themed parks around the world.The Christmas Village consists of three

where it is located. We want to create commercial properties that are not just for shopping and dining, but those

that help drive tourism,” explains Tan. By year-end, Megaworld’s commercial retail footprint

and would be a bad career move for Pacquiao at this stage.

The 40 year-old is enjoying a renaissance. And like Mayweather a few years ago, is in a position to pick and choose who he faces.

Crawford himself would be a good option should he come through Amir Khan. Or even Khan if he can pull of a shock on April 20.

The likes of Keith Thurman, Shawn Porter or the winner of Errol Spence v

Mikey Garcia would bring out the best in Pacquiao.

Losing to Horn took put Pacquiao’s career in jeopardy the first time around.

Going back down that road again is not advisable due to the one-sided nature of the first bout.

me and said that Ben wanted to talk to Hall of Famers after the season.

Magic was on the list," Brand said during the interview. "He asked for authorization, I said no. This was over a month ago."

The Lakers have been fined twice by the NBA for tampering since Johnson has been in charge.

And although there has been no talk of the Lakers pursuing Simmons - he doesn't become a restricted free agent until 2020 - eyes could be

raised if he and Johnson got together.

The 22-year-old Simmons is represented

by Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. He represents both LeBron James and Anthony Davis, whom the Lakers tried to acquire before the trade deadline last week.

Brand reiterated to Wojnarowski that he is not worried the Lakers are trying to snatch his young star.

"No issue. I have a great relationship with

Ben and Rich (Paul) and we expect him to be a Sixer for a long time," Brand said.

"He has taken interest in chatting with some of the game's all-time greats and we're supportive. I had brief dialogue with Rob Pelinka who I've known for a long time, but nothing is planned," he added.

"Our collective focus is on making a postseason push. Again, we're not sweating this, end of story."

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NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

All pawned items that expired during the month of DECEMBER 2018 must renewed or redeemed two (2) days prior the Auction scheduled stated below. If not renewed or redeemed it will be sold to the public on its respective auction schedule and premises @ 9:00 a. m.

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February 14, 2019

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PAC IT OFF Horn undeserving of rematch with Pacquiao

Despite the rumors Australian Jeff Horn could be in for a rematch with WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, experts say he does not deserve it. Pacquiao is reportedly ironing out a deal for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in May.

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anny Pacquiao defeated Adrien Broner last month and talk instantly turned to a potential rematch with Floyd Mayweather.

As Mayweather continued to deny the reports, further whispers of a separate return affair offer went considerably under the radar.

Australian Jeff Horn put the feelers out on a possible second clash with Pacquiao despite being defeated in a robbery win the first time around.

Pacquiao, as has happened on more than one occasion, unfathomably lost on the scorecards.

At the time in the summer of 2017, WBN scored 116-111 for Pacquiao as the pair traded blows at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Eight rounds were carded in favor of the Filipino superstar. One of which, the ninth, was an absolute battering of Horn.

Referee Mark Nelson

would have been correct had he stopped the contest at that point as it looked for all the world as if Horn couldn’t win.

Shockingly, Horn was handed one of the worst hometown decisions in recent memory. Furthermore, he has no right to even contemplate being paid hansomly for a another clash.

Horn should count himself lucky he doesn’t have two losses on his record. This comes after Terence Crawford dominated him in a fight undeserved and stemming from the Pacquiao ‘win’.

With bigger fish to fry, Pacquiao is one hundred percent correct by refusing to acknowledge the advances.

When Timothy Bradley was handed his awful victory over Pacquiao in 2012, at least then there was probable cause to pit them together again.

In Horn’s case, this is highly unwarranted

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By ADAM B. MORRELL aps Sabio dropped everything on the court to tow the defending champion Caltex over DC Constructions 78-68, last Sunday in the ongoing Uraya Fortys Ballers Club (UFBC) Regular Season held at the Elenita Heights court, Barangay Catalunan Grande, Davao City.

The spitfire Sabio had a tremendous game high 43 points in an all-out performance to start Caltex’s title-retention bid on a dominant fashion in

the cagefest devoted for players 40 years old and above of Elenita Heights.

Flaunting his offthe-dribble repertoire followed with a smooth follow-through, the hot-handed Sabio sank basket after basket in the get-go keeping DC Constructions at bay.

Although the latter gave it a tight contest behind Jupith Cuadrasal’s phenomenal 40-point performance, Sabio and his wards was just too

much to contain.

On the other hand, Team Tonzo banked on its balance scoring to win on a tightrope 58-56 over Lorejo Farms.

Geoffrey Ayunan and Benjo Tonzo combined for 26 points for Team Tonzo while Lorejo Farms relied on the services of Benjie Rosalita and Salvador, who scored 16 and 12 points, respectively.

Hostilities resume on Sunday in the same venue.

Lakers' Hart out on injury, Lin set to join Raptors L

os Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart received a PRP injection in his right knee Monday, the team announced.

Hart will be re-evaluated after the All-Star Break.

Hart, in his second season out of Villanova, is averaging 8.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists, starti n g 21 of h i s 54 games played.

He has missed two of the past three games, including Sunday's 143120 loss at Philadelphia, because of patella tendinitis.

Hart has four double-doubles this season, including three in a 15day span in January.

His absence further thins a backcourt that is missing guard Lonzo Ball because of a sprained left ankle.

The Lakers have just one game this week -Tuesday at Atlanta -- be-

fore Sunday's All-Star Game. Los Angeles returns to action Feb. 21 at home against Houston.

Meantime, guard Jeremy Lin and the Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a buyout of his contract, and he then expects to sign with the Toronto Raptors, according to an ESPN report.

Agents Jim Ta n n e r and Roger Montgomery told ESPN on Monday that Lin could be with the Raptors by the middle of the week.

Lin is earning $12.5 million in his first season with the Hawks.

Lin, 30, became a household name in 2012, when a short but prolific run with the New York Knicks sparked what became known as "Lin-

sanity." But since then, he has played for Houston, the Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte, and Brooklyn before arriving in Atlanta in the offseason.

MEDALISTS. Davao City's karatedo medalists in the recent 2019 Batang Pinoy Mindanao Finals pose with Karate Pilipinas 11 regional head Rommel Tan. Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart (3) drives to the basket while Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (2) defends during the first quarter at Staples Center.

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NBA to probe Simmons, Magic proposed meeting

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hiladelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons wanted to sit down with Magic Johnson to discuss being a big point guard in the NBA, but Sixers general manager Elton Brand said he nixed that idea.

And although Brand said he considers the case closed, the NBA is investigating. " T h e league office is looking into whether any contact took place between Ben Simmons and the Los Angeles Lakers that violated NBA rules," NBA spokesman Mike Bass told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. When Brand was in-

terviewed on 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia on Monday, the conversation about the 76ers and their post-trade deadline lineup took a turn toward a potential meeting between the Lakers legend and Simmons.

Johnson, the Lakers team president, said Sunday that Simmons had contacted him about potentially meeting in the offseason. Johnson told reporters they couldn't talk "if everybody doesn't sign off."

Brand said his Lakers counterpart, Rob Pelinka, contacted him about a month ago about the idea.

"Rob Pelinka called

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