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BATTLE-READY. A member of the Davao City Police Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) stands guard as part of the tightened security measures during the commemoration of last year’s September 2 Roxas Night Market bombing.

Duterte urges LGU execs to back EASTMINCOM

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resident Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Friday, September 1, 2017, graced the 11th founding anniversary celebration of the Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM), urging political leaders and stakeholders to closely work with the EASTMINCOM in ensuring peace and security in Mindanao.

“Together with your command, I encourage political leaders and stakeholders to work closely with EASTMINCOM towards making Mindanao and its people safe and secure,” President Duterte said in his speech.

“May you never falter [nor] cower in your resolve

to let our communities enjoy the peaceful and prosperous life they truly deserve,” he said.

The President also underscored the efforts of the EASTMINCOM in combatting communists, terrorists, and illegal drugs.

“The nation and our people are eternally grateful for your efforts, [for] the efforts of the troops, in field or in office, in combatting communist insurgency and in actively supporting the campaign against illegal drugs,” Duterte said.

According to the President, the EASTMINCOM was

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Poe says its Gordon’s choice to invite Dutere, Mans Carpio

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enator Grace Poe on Friday said that it is the prerogative of Senator Richard Gordon, chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, to invite presidential son and Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and his brother-in-law, lawyer Manases Carpio to the next Senate hearing into the PHP6.4-billion shabu shipment from China.

“Para sa akin, prerogatiba ‘yan ng chairman kung sino ang tatawagin niya pero ang gusto natin ay mabuo ang istorya (For me, it is the prerogative of the chairman who to invite to the hearing

but we also want to hear the whole story),” Poe said in a radio interview.

Poe made this statement a day after Senators Gordon and Antonio Trillanes IV had a heated exchange over whether to invite Duterte and Carpio or not.

Although it was Gordon’s call, Poe agreed with Trillanes that inviting Duterte and Carpio would give them a chance to clear their names. “…Kahit sino naman ang binanggit sa hearing ay may pagkakataon na ip-

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The Maute terror group, whose members’ faces are printed on streamers in the background, was believed to be behind the attack that claimed 15 lives and injured 67 others. Lean Daval Jr.

OPAP to amplify aspirations of IP

By PAULA KIM FELICIANO

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n response to the continuing call of the indigenous peoples (IPs) for a non-regressive Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) through the GRPIP peace panel organized a 3-day activity focusing on amplifying the views and aspirations of the non-Moro IPs towards the BBL. According to GRP-indigenous peoples peace panel chairman Atty. Reuben Dasay

Lingating, they are aiming to prevent confrontations in Congress between the representatives of the BTC and the Mindanao Indigenous Peoples Legislative Assembly (MIPLA) thus, the MIPLA for the BBL was provided to serve as a platform for a new process of engagement which can be used by the IPs to avoid the untoward experiences they have had with the previous version of the BBL. “By non-regressive, we should not in any way,

through any act of legislation, diminish what the non-Moro IPs have right now. Otherwise, they will be unjustly differentiated from the rest of the Mindanao IPs who are enjoying their rights under the protection of existing laws.” He said.

OPAPP Secretary Jesus Dureza clarified in a press conference on Wednesday that the government is giving the IPs the freewill to decide on whether to submit a legislative proposal agenda

or other mechanisms as an output of the event, to express their concerns to the congress. “the purpose here is not to provoke the IPs to do something, probably blocking the BBL, no, the purpose here is para maparinig din nila ang kanilang mga hinaing dito…” He explained.

Whatsoever the output may be, Dureza assured the IPs that the President’s certification of the BBL will come

trash for disposal,” said Eligio Ildefonso, executive director of the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) Secretariat.

Ildefonso stressed the urgent need for anaerobic digester investments stems from the increasing volume of waste, as well as the government crackdown on illegal dumpsites and the permanent closure of the Payatas sanitary landfill where Quezon City had been dump-

ing its trash.

The government target to increasingly divert waste from landfills increases this urgency, he added.

According to experts, anaerobic digestion is a biological process that occurs naturally when microorganisms break down organic matter in environments with little or no oxygen.

Data from the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) indicate the extent of

biodegradable waste and the potential for harnessing the anaerobic digestion process in several Metro Manila LGUs. The data showed that biodegradables account for the bulk of waste in the cities of Caloocan (48.6 percent); Mandaluyong (46 percent); Marikina (46.54 percent); Pasay (41.20 percent); Quezon (54 percent); Taguig (52.37 percent); and Valenzuela (46 percent); as well as the mu-

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LGUs told to invest in SWM measures

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n expert said there is a need for local government units to invest in anaerobic digesters - tanks where microorganisms break down biodegradable waste into useful material - to improve solid waste management (SWM) nationwide.

“Long-term SWM investments will help turn biodegradables into organic fertilizer and biofuel while protecting the environment and reducing the volume of

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First book on the life and times of Datu Bago now off the press

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GUEST OF HONOR. Vice President Ma. Leonor Robredo waves to the crowd while North Cotabato Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza (left) and Vice Governor Shirlyn Macasarte (right) welcome her during her arrival at Cotaba-

to Provincial Sports Complex where the Street Dancing competition is being held on Friday. Robrero was the guest of honor during the culmination of the 7th Kalivungan Festival. LSD

Duterte to step down if linked to corruption P

resident Rodrigo Duterte has reiterated he will step down as president if the people will no longer trust and find him fit to lead the country.

He said this following

accusations of corruption at the Bureau of Customs (BoC) linking his son Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and his son-in-law Manases “Mans” Carpio – the husband of Mayor Sara Duter-

te-Carpio.

Duterte, however, dared accusers to show proof - a CCTV footage with voice recording wherein a person gave money for a transaction and accepted by the vice

he military said on Friday they have taken control of Barangay Banggolo, this city’s commercial district, after heavy fighting.

Capt. Joane Petinglay, spokesperson of the Armed Forces’ Joint Task Force Marawi, said there is still occasional fighting in the commercial district but soldiers have taken full control of the bridge linking the west side of the city to Banggolo.

Petinglay, however, said the battle to retake Banggolo on Thursday came with a

heavy price – three soldiers were killed while 52 others were wounded in the 12hour fighting.

“Many of our casualties were hit by improvised explosive devices left by the ISIS-Maute gunmen in the buildings,” Petinglay said.

She said the soldiers clearing the buildings in Banggolo suffered most.

“The ISIS-Maute gunmen know fully well that our soldiers will have to enter the buildings to clear them. So they left as many explosive devices they could make,” Petinglay add-

ed.

he Department of National Defense (DND) respects the decision of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to dismiss the rebellion case filed against 59 suspected Maute Group recruits arrested in Zamboanga City last July.

“There is no evidence of their being involved in the rebellion hence they were set free. That is what our justice system is supposed to do, to let the innocent go and only punish those who have committed crimes,” Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said

late Friday.

“The burden of proof is with the law enforcement, and failing to substantiate the allegation, the suspects are free to go. I agree with that decision,” he added.

His sentiments were echoed by Armed Forces spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla.

“We fully respect the decision and will abide by it. It also shows the military is fully compliant with the provisions set forth in our Constitution regarding Martial Law and on the jurisdiction of our

civil courts on cases we file.

We are a professional organization committed to the rule of law,” Padilla said.

Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre on Friday confirmed that a panel of prosecutors had issued a resolution dismissing the charges filed by the military against the 59 respondents.

“The DOJ will not be a part of any injustice. If in the assessment of our Panel of Prosecutors there is no basis to charge a person in court, such finding should

AFP takes Marawi’s commercial district

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Military officers on the ground said the terrorists got hold of explosives from unexploded bombs dropped from Philippine Air Force gunships making daily bomb runs to dislodge the Maute Group.

Capt. Patrick Martinez, spokesperson of the Cagayan de Oro-based Fourth Infantry Division, said eight soldiers who were seriously wounded were rushed from Marawi to the Army hospital inside the 4ID headquarters. (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews)

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mayor and Carpio.

Speaking before men and women of the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) during its 11th founding anniversary at

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orty-seven years after the Datu Bago Awards was instituted in 1969, the book that deals with the life and times of the Moro datu after whom the annual recognition was named, is now off the press.

Written by Edge Davao, columnist-historian Antonio V. Figueroa, the book attempts to piece together the events that led to Datu Bago’s decision to challenge Spanish supremacy at a time when the Maguindanao sultanate was sealing peace accords with the colonial administration.

Included the book is the updated list of the Datu Bago Awards recipients (19692017).

Published through the support of Don Antonio O. Floirendo Foundation, the book, among others, also answers questions on Don Oyanguren’s life, the fate of the steamship Elcano, the role of the Samal natives in the conquest of the datu’s enclave, and the views raised by other researchers on the historicity of accounts about Datu Bago’s escape from the invaders.

The author, who studied Philosophy at Saint Francis Xavier College Seminary (SFXS) under the Brothers of the Sacred Heart (SC), is the founder of Philippine Industrial Archaeology Society (PIAS), a trustee of Manila Railroad Club (MRC), and an

active member of the Philippine National Historical Society, Incorporated (PNHS) and the Davao Historical Society Foundation, Incorporated (DHSF). He is also a nationally awarded journalist.

Among the books he has published are The Polygon: East Asean Growth Area (1994), The Final Verdict: The First Mass Controversy on Philippine Soil (1999), Confluence of Two Rivers: History of Monayo, Compostela Valley Province (2003), The DANECO Story: A Coop That Powers, A Team That Lights (2004), Pinoy Socio-Cultural Dictionary (2007), Davao: Origin of Place Names (2010, USA), and First 50 Years: The History of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in the Philippines (2014).

For more information, contact 0921-7887215 or email author at antonfigs@ yahoo.com.

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inance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III is amenable to any amendment of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) if there is an assurance that money allocated for this purpose will be used for domestic activities.

The REIT Act lapsed into law in 2009 but has not really moved forward on issues like minimum public ownership and taxation.

Under the law, REITs are required to have a public float of 40 percent in its first two years after listing with the Philippine Stock Exchange. Public ownership should rise to 67 percent by the third year after listing.

There have been proposals to cut the public float to a little over 30 percent to encourage more real estate businesses to start a REIT. Lawmakers are now awaiting the Department of Finance’s (DOF) input on possible amendments in the law.

Dominguez said he is

open to any amendments on the law if this means money will be used for productive purposes in the domestic market and not overseas.

“They can amend the law, do what they want, but until I am assured that the funds are going to be recycled in a productive way, I will not implement it,” he said.

Dominguez said he wants REITs to infuse the funds for domestic purposes instead of investing it overseas to provide additional lift for the Philippine economy.

Proposals for REIT amendments were not prioritized by the previous administration, thus, investors continue to call for it.

“I don’t know what their reason was but my reason is I don’t mind giving a tax free investment if it is reinvested.

But if it’s not reinvested and sent to buy property abroad and declared as dividends and will be spent abroad that doesn’t make sense,” he added. (PNA)

DOE, foreign experts conduct pre-feasibility study of BNPP

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epartment of Energy officials and foreign experts on nuclear energy recently conducted an ocular inspection and meetings as part of a pre-feasibility study on the possible rehabilitation of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP).

The team was headed by DOE Undersecretary Donato Marcos; Dr. Carlo Arcilla, director of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST); Engr. Mauro Marcelo Jr., asset preservation manager of the National Power Corp. (Napocor); Djurica Tankosic, president of global nuclear development at the engineer-

ing and consultancy firm, Worley Parsons; and Leos Tomicek, senior vice president of nuclear projects and project curator of Rusatom Overseas Inc. During a press briefing held at the Napocor Hotel and Training Center here Wednesday, Marcos said the activities of the experts in the next two weeks are part of a pre-feasibility study to determine whether or not the BNPP is still worthy of rehabilitation.

“Since the Nuclear Energy Program Implementation Organization was established in October 2016, this is a milestone in the road to an objective recommendation as mandated for NEPIO,” Marcos said..(PNA)

DOF cites growing support for TRAIN T

he proposed Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act (TRAIN) of the Duterte administration has garnered overwhelming support from various sectors, both here and overseas, following the 400 briefings held by the Department of Finance and other economic reform advocates on this propoor, progressive measure that aims to make the current tax system simpler, fairer and more efficient.

With the Senate now holding extensive deliberations on the TRAIN, the DOF said the tax reform proposal has so far gained 199 statements of support from former and current

government officials, multilateral institutions and development partners, labor organizations, business chambers, farmers’ groups, private sector individuals, and members of the academe and the media.

Since September last year when the original version of TRAIN was endorsed by the DOF to the House of Representatives, a total of 400 tax briefings were spearheaded

by Undersecretary Karl Kendrick Chua and other finance officials to inform the public about the details and benefits of this proposal, which is the first of President Duterte’s series of tax reform packages. (DOF)

FUND-RAISING. Marco Polo Davao general manager Dottie Wurgler-Cronin (leftmost), Wharf Hotel vice president for operations Philippe Caretti (2nd from left), Philippine Eagle Foundation executive director Dennis Salvador (2nd from right), Halifax Davao Hotel, Inc. president Francis Ledesma

(rightmost) and “Pepe” pose for a photograph during The Wharf Hotels (Marco Polo Hotels and Niccolo Hotels) turnover of donation amounting to more than a million pesos to the Philippine Eagle Foundation held at MPD on Friday night. Lean Daval Jr.

Peso’s latest weakness not worrisome: DOF

Economy stronger than in the past C

urrent weakness of the Philippine peso, which is now trading at 51-level to a US dollar, is not an issue yet since this situation still benefits a large number of Filipinos.

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III told journalists in an interview Thursday that concerns on the current depreciation of the local currency is uncalled for since the economy is now stronger than in the past.

Foreign exchange rate in the Philippines is market-determined, he said, referring to the policy set by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Its movement, he pointed out, is not greatly affecting domestic price increases unlike in the past.

“We are a much larger economy, much more diversified. The economy is very different from what it was in the 1990s so the impact is not felt as much,” he said,

citing the economic reforms done during the term of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and even President Benigno Aquino III. “They had very good economic management and diversified the economy,” he said.

The Finance chief explained that movement of the currency results to losers and winners, with families of some 10 million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and workers of the

business process outsourcing (BPO) sector among those benefited.

“I’m not saying that everybody should be happy but majority is benefiting, we should allow the market to take its course,” he said.

“What we are watching very carefully is the rate of change. If it goes from PHP51 to PHP53 in one day that is worrisome...Let’s put it this way, we are watching it, but we are not panicking,” he said. (PNA)

Alfonso Cusi said in a news release issued Saturday.

The planning workshop, conducted with the European Union (EU) and World Bank (WB) in Camp Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Batangas from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, reacquainted the participants with the organizational structure and implementation mechanism of ASEP and its components to improve inter-agency coordination and streamlining of the overall implementation process.

Participants included representatives of the ASEP-Technical Assistance Team, EU Delegation to the Philippines, WB and DOE partner agencies, among them the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the National Power Corp. (Napocor).

ASEP will be implemented through three components -- Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Pillar, Investment Support managed by the World Bank, and Call for Proposals for Pro-Poor

and Climate-Resilient Innovative Energy Solutions directly managed by the EU Delegation.

The workshop participants were expected to be more updated on the different implementation mechanisms and roles of ASEP players in the hope of strengthening the DOE’s E-Power Mo Campaign, which is designed to empower consumers by providing them information and options on the intelligent use of energy resources. (DOE PR)

DOE leads workshop on sustainable energy

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he Department of Energy conducted a joint planning workshop for the Supported Access to Sustainable Energy Program that would help the country expand its generation of sustainable energy to meet its growing economic needs and provide energy to its poor and marginalized sector.

“The DOE is prioritizing the delivery of quality energy service to our people, not only in the business districts but also in the rural areas,” Energy Secretary

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‘Extrajudicial accusations’

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enator Antonio Trillanes IV continues to shoot blank bullets the direction of President Rodrigo Duterte and his family.

His latest tirades are directed to presidential son Vice Mayor Pulong Duterte and son-in-law lawyer Mans Carpio. The accusations are based on CCTV recordings of the two having visited the Bureau of Customs office.

The visits were interpreted by the opposition senator as influence peddling in the controversial government agency. In his mind, the two are involved in smuggling activities in the agency which is now being investigated at the Senate.

Sen. Trillanes’ propensity for linking anybody associated to the President in his dire desire to put the latter down from power is dangerously bordering into the rights and privacy of individuals. Trilanes cannot just make wild accusations by merely seeing a photograph or a recorded security video. As a lawmaker, it is expected that he uses the highest standards of

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propriety, prudence and decency in coming up with public statements.

As he goes about shooting indiscriminately for the sake of having something to say against the Duterte family, the more he loses credibility and public respect.

Trillanes is already wanting in credibility and his hate for the President is eating up his own image as a man simply outraged by his and his party’s frustrations.

Accusing anyone without the benefit of a fair investigation and without solid pieces of evidence that would make a reasonable mind believe that a crime or irregularity has been committed and that the person or persona alluded could have committed the same has definitely no place in our society.

Trillanes, schooled many times in past Senate investigations by veteran lawmaker Sen. Richard Gordon and Panfilo Lacson, had better off compose himself and be rational in his accusations, for what he is doing is just as damaging as the so-called extrajudicial killings.

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ith the recent launching of the big ticket Azuela Cove joint venture between the Ayala and Alcantara groups, not a few have commented on just how robust the Davao regional economy really is.

With a population at about 6 million and a Gross Regional Growth rate of 9.4%, prospects are very strong, prompting a bumper crop of potential investors to attend the recent Davao investment conference last July.

Almost all large real estate conglomerates now have large projects brewing in the gulf. By itself, investors flocking to Davao is a vote of confidence in the Mindanao economy.

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t may have rung a bell or not, but the presidential announcement that the Marcos family is “preparing” to return what majority of the Filipino people describe as “ill-gotten wealth” should be received with excited anticipation.

Those who were born late (the martial law babies) and did not have the empirical experience when Marcos ruled the country with a heavy (pro-Marcos groups call it “benevolent”) hand are quicker to react than those of us who personally lived and endured the 14 years of despotic regime.

They call this type of response a knee-jerk reaction, a spur-of-the moment thing when serious thought should be the recourse instead.

My two cents worth would rather take a wait-and-see attitude. Iwas koryente, ika nga nila.

On the other hand, let us examine the facts and the situation.

PRRD, in an unexpected statement, blew the lid open when he announced the Marcos family, through a messenger, is ready to return some 7,000 tons of gold

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More so, this forces naysayers foreseeing an ecoomic meltdown a la Venezuela to eat their words.

Other recent figures they choked on include the 6.5 Gross Domestic Product figure gained in the second quarter, bouncing back from what they called an irreversible slide downward from the high growth after the 2016 elections.

In his recent meeting with members of the US-ASEAN Business Council led by its president and CEO Alexander Feldman, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III told American business leaders that now is the best time to invest in the Philippines, given its vibrant economic

A time to invest

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prospects anchored on an unprecedented infrastructure buildup on the Duterte watch.

Dominguez said President Duterte’s “Build, Build, Build” program, which is a capitalintensive undertaking to be partly funded by

SPECKS OF LIFE Fred C. Lumba comes along, say in another generation?

Whew, difficult to fathom, this.

In my own personal analysis, the Marcoses, when they were surprisingly allowed to “sneak” back into the country one by one some few years after they got expelled, were caught in a political crossfire engineered by greedy, scheming relatives of the Cory administration.

Notice that Imelda Marcos was even allowed to run for president in the 1992 presidential polls. I would surmise that a secret compromise had been effected before the elections

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the administration’s Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP), aims to modernize the country’s logistics backbone, attract investments and create more jobs.

What all of this growth means for us in Davao is that more people will have more money and buy more things.

Thus, those of us making things ought to prepare to meet a greater demand.

Because when demand outstrips supply, a temporary shortage of goods creates scarcity, drives up prices and creates inflation, where prices go up.

Upward demand is an opportunity for farmers, traders and manufacturers.

Those thinking otherwise need to get their head checked.

No, inflation is not government’s fault, it is how a market economy works, which is why they have to be managed within a certain range.

Indeed, inflation has been rising, but all within a manageable range, which is what governments economic managers are noting. They will do what they can to keep it within range.

Inflation, as I have written before, shows a moving economy. As this moves the GDP numbers slap against naysayers words, it is time we took a better look, and invested.

came about centering on the return of the “ill-gotten” wealth issue.

That the PCGG (Philippine Commission on Good Governance) had been excitedly announcing its string of discovered Marcos wealth in foreign banks overseas validate somewhat my theory.

Recall that pilferage of Imelda’s cache of jewelry found in the Palace when they were flown was reported in the press, linking some Cory relatives to have dipped their hands into.

The enmity and hatred between the Aquinos and the Marcoses have not abated.

We all understand because this conflict each family will bring to the grave.

So, trust is the key word.

I think the Marcoses have finally found the man they can fully trust to whom they would return their family’s wealth, continually refusing the tag that this was ill-gotten and illegal.

Times are hard. The people are suffering. The country is besieged by a century-old insurgency that refuses to die and two Moro secessionist groups that are

needed to be addressed NOW. Whether you agree with me or not, I don’t care. I say POVERTY is the culprit.

A people WITHOUT FOOD INSIDE THEIR BELLIES will overthrow any kind of government if they get fed up, regardless if it is Cory, FVR, Erap, GMA, PNoy or Digong is the reigning Chief Executive.

Thus, premises considered, the reported initiative of the Marcoses to surrender these huge chunks of gold should be treated with genuine alacrity, devoid of onerous conditions that may otherwise deprive the Filipino people the rare opportunity to get out of the mire they are in today.

Let the President and his chosen task force do the job.

For as long as this benefits the country and its people, let us do it. (Email your feedback to fredlumba@ yahoo.com.) Rev. 213: “And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them.

They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.” GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES!

Marcos wealth: To return or not to return

worth more than 15 trillion dollars (correct me if my calculations are wrong) that are earmarked to pay for the country’s huge external debt.

The intention is good and noble. If this happens, wow, the country would become suddenly prosperous, out of debt and do not need to pay high taxes. Eventually, our people could emerge out of poverty.

The remaining piece to complete the puzzle is the word “sincerity.”

How sincere are the Marcoses?

Have their individual and collective consciences been pricked by God Almighty that they have finally found it in their hearts to return the “loot” to the Filipino nation?

Time is indeed the essence of life.

My question is: Why did they (Marcoses) need to wait for a president like Digong Duterte to surface before making a move to give back the “ill-gotten wealth?”

Suppose Duterte did not become president, will they continue to keep the muchmaligned “fortune” in their personal treasury chests until somebody to their liking

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DLI Seawind Tower 1: A testament to the growth of Davao City

By BAI FAUZIAH FATIMA SINSUAT AMBOLODTO SUZE ORMAN said, “Owning a home is a keystone of wealth...both financial affluence and emotional security.” And with Damosa’s Seawind Condominiums, not only do you acquire both but more so, live the life that you have always dreamed of.

Last August 28, 2017, Damosa Seawind’s Tower 1 was inaugurated. The day proved to be momentous as the celebration continued in the evening with a fashion show that highlighted the many beautiful creations of top Davao designers with their interpretation of Mindanao shown through their creations and designs. It was also a venue for the new unit owners to finally meet their neighbors.

The inauguration and blessing was led by Damosa Land Inc Vice-President Ricardo “Cary” Floreindo Lagdameo. Speaking to the crowd, VP Cary Lagdameo enthusiastically said, “In the coming months, we are turning over the units to the new owners...and maybe at the end of the year, we will have people moving in.”

Also in attendance were guests, executives and heads from the Anflo Group of Companies, friends from the media and officials from the city government of Davao. Leading the official ribbon cutting were Anflo Group of Companies Senior Vice President Ricky Floreindo, City Planning and Development Head Ivan Cortez, Newthink Property Inc Executive Director Mike Reyes and Ms Tina Trillana-Lagdameo.

“For Tower 1, we are already finished with the clubhouse, swimming pool and bathhouse.

The residents (of Tower 1) will have something to use.”, he added.

In the evening, the clubhouse and the swimming pool were transformed into a well-lighted catwalk.

Seawind Tower 1 has a total of 165 units of which 100% are already sold. VP Cary Lagdameo said, “We started selling a little over two years ago. (Tower 1) was actually the fastest tower that we sold -- we sold out in 3 to 4 months.”

Remaining inventory for Seawind is roughly 10% of the project -- majority of which are in Tower 6 and a few units in Tower 5. “Our target is to sell (them) by October of this year. So, by the end of the year, if we hit our targets, all the units will be sold.”, DLI Vice-President Lagdameo said.

Seawind is a low-rise six-building project and is the first condominium project of Damosa Land Inc. It is also their first major project on this part of Davao. Seawind is located in Km 11 Sasa, Davao City. Seawind is that boasts of a majestic panoramic view of the Davao Gulf and the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS).

The Damosa Seawind Tower 2 is expected to be finished around end of October of this year.

Excavation has began for Tower 3 and Tower 4 will also start later this year.

Damosa Land Inc. is one of the biggest real estate firms in Mindanao and is the real estate and property development arm of the Anflocor Group of Companies. DLI is also responsible for the development of Damosa Fairlane - an upscale subdivision located within the central part of the city.

Cary Lagdameo.

Homegrown developer Damosa Land pays homage to Davao’s rich culture and heritage.

The models of Luxe Davao.

Gary Tiongco, Cary Lagdameo and Mike Reyes.

Ricky Floirendo, Cary Lagdameo, Ivan Cortez, Mike Reyes.

The members of the Davao Fashion Design Council.

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Invited to the “Everglow” all-black masquerade affair were more than 150 government, nongovernment and corporate clients, travel agency representatives, media and industry partners.

The party was comfortably held at the Waterfront’s Grand Ballroom which was transformed into a fantasy world of neon and theatrics. Honored invitees were welcomed to the cocktail party with a red carpet, their own sparkling masks, a blacklit lounge and an array of flowing cocktails.

The party got started with a performance by the dancers of jaz Up Danz Crew which was followed by a welcome remark by Waterfront Insular Davao Hotel’s manager Bryan Yves Lasala.

“It is indeed a great honor and pleasure for me, both personally and as the Hotel Manager of Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao, to welcome you all this evening.” he said, “I wish at the outset to extend on all our behalf our warmest thanks to our partners in

the industry, friends from the media, loyal clients and trusted suppliers, for so generously gracing tonight’s event – Chairman of the Philippine Councilors League Hon. Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, Chairperson for Tourism City Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, Members of

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erglow. “ said Bryan of the theme.

That evening, Waterfront awarded a total of 36 clients and partners under the following categories: a Special Citation to those with recognizable support to its programs; a Media Partner award to the members of the media with continuous efforts for its marketing promotions and initiatives; an Event Supplier award to their trusted suppliers for their loyalty and participation in its special events and activities.

There were also awards given for Top Travel Agency; Top Government, Non-Government and Corporate Account awards to those with outstanding contributions based on the number of room nights and figure of revenues for the previous year.

A raffle draw ended the evening where winners got room and dining accommodation packages in either one of four Waterfront hotels: Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao, Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino and Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel.

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EVENT SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 The Philippines’ literati, donned in glamorous gowns and suits, converged at The Peninsula Manila Rigodon Ballroom earlier this evening for the 67th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature awarding ceremonies. Honored alongside the winners were the elite literary personalities who helped determine which names deserved to be tagged as Palanca awardees.

A total of 63 authors, poets, academics, and other literary luminaries handpicked from their respective areas of expertise contributed their time and knowledge to evaluate which literary compositions deserved the much coveted Palanca Awards.

The Palanca Awards is the longest-running literary competition in the Philippines and is considered as the gold standard in writing excellence.

Named after the businessman and philanthropist Don Carlos Palanca, Sr., it aims to both enrich Philippine Literature by giving incentives to writers and serve as a treasury of Philippine literary gems.

The 67th Palanca Awards roster of judges for each division and category is as follows: FILIPINO DIVISION MAIKLING KWENTO Prof. Victor Emmanuel D. Nadera Jr. - Tagapangulo Mr. Marco A.V. Lopez Kagawad Prof. Patrocinio V. Villa-

fuerte - Kagawad

MAIKLING KUWENTONG PAMBATA Ms. Beaulah P. Taguiwalo - Tagapangulo Mr. Segundo “Jun” Matias, Jr. - Kagawad Mr. Allan Alberto N. Derain - Kagawad

Sanaysay Dr. Pamela C. Constantino - Tagapangulo Mr. Galileo Zafra - Kagawad Ms. Maria Louella M. Tampinco - Kagawad

Tula Dr. Michael M. Coroza Tagapangulo Dr. Benilda S. Santos Kagawad Dr. Danton R. Remoto Kagawad

Tula para sa mga Bata Prof. Rolando S. dela Cruz - Tagapangulo Dr. Ligaya Tiamson Rubin - Kagawad Ms. Vina Paz - Kagawad Dulang May Isang Yugto Mr. Dennis Marasigan Tagapangulo Mr. Lou Veloso - Kagawad Mr. Armando Rutaquio, Jr. - Kagawad

Dulang Ganap ang Haba Ms. Banaue Miclat-Janssen - Tagapangulo Mr. Manuel R. Buising Kagawad Dr. Rolando B. Tolentino Kagawad Dulang Pampelikula Mr. Ed Lejano - Tagapan-

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Ms. Frances A. Ong Member Dr. Nina Lim-Yuson Member One-act Play Mr. Glenn Sevillas Mas Chairman Ms. Josefina Estrella Member Dr. Ricardo G. Abad Member Full-length Play Dr. Alexander C. Cortez Chairman Mr. Paul A. Dumol Member Mr. Bart Guingona Member NOVEL

Dr. Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo - CHAIRPERSON Mr. D.M. Reyes - Member Mr. Dean Francis Alfar Member KABATAAN DIVISION Kabataan Essay (Eng & Fil) Dr. Rose Torres-Yu Chairperson Dr. Edizon Fermin Member Mr. Enrico Miguel Subido - Member REGIONAL LANGUAGES DIVISION Short Story (Cebuano) Dr. Marjorie Evasco -

Chairperson Dr. Erlinda Kintanar-Alburo - Member Ms. Grace R. Monte de Ramos - Member

Short Story (Hiligaynon) Dr. Genevieve Asenjo Chairperson Dr. Corazon Villareal Member Mr. Nerio Jedeliz, Jr. Member

Short Story (Ilokano) Mr. Dionisio Bulong Chairman Mr. Romulo Baquiran, Jr. - Member Mr. Cles Rambaud Member

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LIFTING... FROM 1 martial law in all of Mindanao’s 27 provinces and 33 cities for 60 days effective 10 p.m. on May 23, some eight hours after clashes between government forces and the Maute Group in downtown Marawi City started.

At that time, two soldiers and a police officer had been killed while 12 others were injured. As of 7 p.m. on August 31, 136 soldiers have been killed since May 23. At least 52 soldiers were injured on August 31. Day 101 of the Marawi Crisis.

By a vote of 261-18, the joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives approved on July 22 the request of President Duterte to extend martial law and the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in the entire Mindanao until 31 December 2017.

Duterte urged his troops to “continue being faithful to their sworn oath to protect and defend our sovereignty and our people especially as martial law remains in effect in Mindanao amid the persistent threats of terrorism and insurgency.”

He said he left it to the military and police to “solve the problem” in Marawi except for the issue on the mosques occupied by the Maute Group.

“Sabi ko ‘huwag, maano yan, ma ... hard to answer. Hard to answer yan. It will take take a long, long time for us to justify it or never at all,” he said.

Two days earlier, in his speech at the anniversary celebration of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority in Taguig,

Duterte said that the last time he was in Marawi (August 24), “I finally said na ano, ‘The option is already yours because we cannot have a stalemate for over one year.’”

In mid-June, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said mosques where the Maute Group had reportedly encamped and used as machine gun and snipers’ nests were not targets of air strikes.

Westmincom chief Galvez said mosques were “no fire areas.”

Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla, AFP spokesperson read a statement “directly ordered”

by Armed Forces Chief of Staff Eduardo Ano, categorically stating that the AFP has “not bombed and will not bomb mosques in Marawi” and that its leadership is “firm in its commitment to use other options that would flush out this Maute/Daesh-inspired group from these places of worship that they have converted into machine gun and sniper nest, defensive position, and arsenals for their war activities.”

The statement assured Muslims that the AFP will “not go down to the level of these terrorists who desecrate places of worship to lure government security forces into responding to their violent activities in a similar manner.”

It also expressed confidence it will be able to retake the remaining portion of Marawi held by the Maute Group “through other options available to the Armed Forces.” (MindaNews) Carolyn O. Arguillas.

able to neutralize more than a hundred NPA members.

“Your relentless operations also forced more than 300 rebels to surrender, yielded hundreds of firearms and IEDs, as well as found more than 800 enemy encampments. Because of this, we are also able to clear more than 160 NPA [affected] barangays, and [insulated] more than a thousand barangays from NPA affectations,” he said.

“The military has the government’s full support and we honor the valor and bravery [of] the selfless EASTMINCOM soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of their duties.

I assure you that their sacrifice would not be in vain and the country will forever be in [their] debt,” he added.

The President also urged the troops to continue to be faithful to their sworn oath

and to protect and defend the country’s sovereignty and its people.

Meanwhile, President Duterte announced that he is increasing the reward money for the capture of Ozamiz City Councilor Ricardo “Ardot” Parojinog to P5 million.

Ardot Parojinog is the brother of Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog, who was killed in a police raid last August.

“Itong si Ardot… I’m increasing the money, the reward money on his head by five million,” Duterte said.

The President however emphasized that he will not tolerate policemen who shoot their targets from behind.

“Ako naman sa pulis if mali talaga, as in mali, wala ako magawa sa inyo,” he said.

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awalang-sala ang kanilang sarili sa pamamagitan ng pag-eeksplika kung ano ba talaga (Anyone mentioned in the hearing will have a chance to clear his name by explaining what the situation really is),” Poe said. “…Tama rin naman ang sinasabi na hangga’t hindi

natin nalalaman ang buong katotohanan, hindi rin tayo pwedeng humusga, kaya nga meron din tayong mga pagdinig na dapat manatiling patas at independent (But it’s also right that until we don’t know the entire story, we can’t judge),” she added.. (PNA)

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RICH CULTURE.Dancers perform various dance routines during street dancing competition, the highlights of the 7th Kalivungan Festival culmination

held at Cotabato Province Sports Complex in Amas, Kidapawan City on Friday.

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as soon as the consolidation and harmonization of the bills will be done.

The MIPLA for the Bangsamoro Basic Law is still ongoing and is yet to conduct a round table discussion be-

tween the MIPLA-BBL representatives and the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) representatives, and is set to finalize the their final outputs and proposals this September 1.

be respected,” Aguirre said in a statement, adding that the release of the 59 suspects has been ordered.

Of the 59, 32 were arrested at a checkpoint in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay while the other 27, four of them minors, were

nicipality of Pateros (57.46 percent).

Biodegradables also form a significant part of waste in Las Piñas (27.73 percent); Makati (36 percent); Parañaque (28.36 percent); and Pasig (38

percent).

The volume of waste Metro Manila LGUs dispose of daily varies from 487 cubic meters in Las Piñas to 3,507.7 cubic meters in Caloocan, according to the EMB data.. (PNA)

the Naval Station Felix Apolinario (NSFA) in Panacan, Davao City late Friday afternoon, the President admitted that Carpio told him about the offer of Mighty Corporation to be its legal counsel on the tax case filed against the cigarette firm.

“Basta wala ka lang hingin sa akin (As long as you will not ask favor from me),” Duterte

recalled telling Carpio.

The time came when there was an offer of P3 billion that Duterte said he did not accept until the offer was raised to P45 billion.

Duterte said Carpio is a practicing lawyer, emphasizing that just like doctors, lawyers have their oath of office to defend without fear or favor. It’s part of the job, he said.

(PNA)

OPAP... FROM 2

LGUS... FROM 2

DUTERTE... FROM 4

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late ANTONIO C. PALMES has been the subject of an Extra Judicial Settlement executed among his heirs, per Doc. No.155; Page No.33; Book No. X; Series of 2017, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY. BEETHOVEN L. ORCULLO.

Sept. 11, 18 & 25, 2017

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arrested along Daisy Road in Guiwan, Zamboanga City. They were arrested last July 25.

Authorities seized from the suspects military uniforms, boots and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) identification cards. (PNA)

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MAYWEATHER... FROM 15 undisclosed percentage. Mayweather estimated after the fight he would make $300-350 million, while McGregor said his take would be around $100 million.

Though the fight suffered some at the box office because of extremely high ticket prices, it hit the kind of numbers on pay-per-view that promoters were hoping for. When added all together the fight could generate some $600 million in total revenue, which would be along the lines of the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight.

Mayweather stopped McGregor in the 10th round, the first time he has had a real stoppage in nearly a decade.

But McGregor’s performance also won some applause, as he boxed better in his first boxing match as a pro than many thought he would.

Assuming the preliminary estimates hold up, Mayweather will have participated in the top four pay-per-view events of all time. His fight with Oscar De La Hoya in 2007 sold 2.4 million pay-per-views, and his 2014 fight with Canelo Alvarez sold 2.2 million.

Espinoza said he should know by next week whether the fight will end up No. 1 or No. 2 on the all-time list. But he said the early estimates were lower than what the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight ended up to be, and that this would likely go higher, too. ‘’There could be a good

amount of growth between the initial numbers and where we eventually end up,’’ Espinoza said.

The pay-per-view numbers include streaming on the Showtime and UFC apps as well as cable and satellite television buys. The fight was held up briefly because of some streaming issues, but Espinoza said reports of widespread problems with the online feed were overblown. ‘’We were particularly pleased with the digital streaming aspect,’’ he said. ‘’It was our first venture going direct to consumers on Showtime and we were thrilled. We generated over four times the buys we had expected online.’’

There were also reports of several million illegal streams of the fight and Espinoza said Showtime’s anti-piracy technicians saw more illegal streams than any previous fight. But he said the nature of the fight meant groups of people gathered to watch it, and that most bought it legitimately to be guaranteed the best possible feed. ‘’We knew we had a massive event with huge interest,’’ he said. ‘’And we knew a huge amount of people were going to be watching, including some who watched illegally.’’

Mayweather improved to 50-0 in what he said was his last fight, while McGregor is expected to return to UFC following his only pro fight.

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SHARAPOVA... FROM 15 made it in July at Wimbledon.

“Everyone is improving,” Cilic said. “And you have a lot of youngsters coming up that are playing better.”

Prime among them is Canadian teen Denis Shapovalov, who became the youngest man since 1989 into the US Open last 16.

The 18-year-old Israeli-born world number 69 advanced when Britain’s Kyle Edmund retired with a neck injury with the Canadian leading 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, 1-0.

Not since 17-year-old Michael Chang in 1989 had a younger player cracked the fourth round in New York. No qualifier had reached the last 16 since Gilles Muller in 2008.

“I’m playing my second main draw Slam. It’s huge,” Shapovalov said. “It opens up the draw and helps players like myself have a chance.”

Shapovalov will play for a quarter-final berth against

Spanish 12th seed Pablo Carreno Busta, who ousted French qualifier Nicolas Mahut 6-3, 6-4, 6-3.

The Spaniard, who has not dropped a set, will become the first player to face four qualifiers at a Grand Slam in the Open Era (since 1967).

With US 10th seed John Isner being ousted 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) by German 23rd seed Mischa Zverev, Carreno Busta became the top remaining seed in his half of the draw. Zverev gets US 17th seed Querrey next.

Italy’s Paolo Lorenzi, 35, became the oldest player in the Open Era to reach a Grand Slam last 16 for the first time by defeating countryman Thomas Fabbiano 6-2, 6-4, 6-4.

Lorenzi next meets South African Kevin Anderson, who beat Croatian Borna Coric 6-4, 6-3, 6-2. Anderson has won all 43 of his US Open service games and saved all 14 break points he has faced.

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Pacquiao pulls out of November fight with Horn

anny Pacquiao has pulled out of his proposed November rematch with Jeff Horn for the WBO welterweight title because of government duties.

Pacquiao, a senator in the Philippines, is unavailable for the proposed Nov. 12 bout due to the conflict, the Australian promoters of the fight announced Friday. Horn upset Pacquiao for the WBO welterweight title in a unanimous 12-round decision

in Brisbane, Australia, on July 2.

“On behalf of the Philippines government, he (Pacquiao) will be part

of a delegation that will visit China in the middle of his proposed preparation period for the fight,” said Dean Lonergan, who is Horn’s promoter.

“Pacquiao is committed to

fighting again in 2018 and a rematch with Jeff Horn for the WBO world welterweight title.”

The proposed rematch in Brisbane had been confirmed by both camps on Aug. 21. The fight was expected to be held at the same outdoor stadium in Brisbane where a hometown crowd of 51,000 saw

Horn, a former schoolteacher, stun Pacquiao for the WBO welterweight belt.

The 38-year-old Pacquiao said after the fight that he wanted a rematch. He disagreed with the judges’ decision and asked the World Boxing Organization for a review, but the WBO later endorsed t h e

29-year-old Horn as the winner.

Jesse Vargas, an American contender and former world title holder, could possibly take Pacquiao’s place for a fight later this year against Horn, the promoters said. Pacquiao beat Vargas in a unanimous decision last November in Las Vegas.

Manny Pacquiao is pulling out of his November rematch with Jeff Horn for the WBO welterweight title because of government duties.

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ew York (AFP) - Maria Sharapova rolled into the last 16 at the US Open by overpowering US teen Sofia Kenin on Friday while a wide-open side of the men’s draw lost 2014 champion Marin Cilic.

Former world number one Sharapova, the 2006 US Open winner in her first Grand Slam since serving a 15-month doping ban, downed the 139thranked wildcard 7-5, 6-2 and moved into a fourth-round clash with Latvian 16th seed Anastasija Sevastova.

Five-time Grand Slam champion Sharapova, who tested positive for the blood booster meldonium at the 2016 Australian Open, reached the round of 16 for the 14th time in 15 Slams since the 2011 US Open.

Sharapova, who returned from her ban in April, was snubbed for a wildcard in

the French Open and injured for Wimbledon but was given a US Open wildcard despite playing only o n e hardcourt tuneup match due to a fore-

arm injury.

The 30-year-old Russian broke Kenin with a forehand winner after 66 minutes to swipe the first set, exchanged early second-set breaks on double faults then broke again in the sixth and last games for the victory.

“She came out and had nothing to lose so I’m really glad I got through,” Sharapova said.

Sharapova blasted eight aces and 38 winners with 33 unforced errors while Kenin hit only seven winners in the match.

Croatian fifth seed Cilic, idled after Wimbledon until this week due to an adductor strain, was eliminated 4-6, 7-5, 7-5, 6-4

by Argentine 29th seed Diego Schwartzman. “(The injury) played a quite significant part, and just being injured and not being able to keep that good form,” Cilic said.

Cilic’s exit ensured a firsttime Slam finalist will come from his draw half, which now lacks a top-10 player and has only one Slam semi-finalist, American Sam Querrey, who

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Maria Sharapova of Russia salutes fans after her win over Sofia Kenin of the United States on Day Five of the 2017 US Open in New York City (AFP Photo/ Abbie Parr)

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. hits Conor McGregor in a super welterweight boxing match Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)

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AS VEGAS (AP) -- Conor McGregor’s improbable challenge of Floyd Mayweather Jr. was a hit at the box office and could end up the biggest pay-per-view ever, with an estimated 50 million people watching in the United States alone.

Preliminary figures released by Showtime PPV on Friday showed the fight was tracking in the ‘’mid to high’’ 4 million range, threatening the 4.6 million record set by

Mayweather’s 2015 fight with Manny Pacquiao. Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza said the number will likely rise some as more firm figures come in. ‘’It’s a little soon to be predicting a record,’’ said Espinoza, who heads sports for Showtime. ‘’But the record is definitely within reach.’’

Estimates vary, but if an average of 10 people watched each pay-per-view the total audience for Saturday’s fight in the US could reach 50 mil-

lion people, or nearly one in six Americans. ‘’I’d absolutely call this a complete success,’’ Espinoza said. ‘’This was a fight that had massive expectations in both the fight itself and the business results. It lived up to those expectations in every respect.’’

At $99.95 a buy, the payper-view generated at least $450 million in revenue on domestic television alone, money from which each fighter gets an

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erena Williams has given birth to a baby girl, the first child for the former world number one tennis player, her coach Patrick Mouratoglou said on Twitter on Friday.

The 35-year-old American, who is engaged to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, has not competed since winning the Australian Open in January but has posted several videos to social media showing her hitting balls during her pregnancy.

“Congratulations @ SerenaWilliams for your baby girl. I am so happy for you and I feel your emotion,” Mouratoglou wrote.

“Btw ... I wish you a speedy recovery... we have a lot of work ahead of us,” he added.

Williams has dominated the sport for the past decade and is one grand slam short of Australian Margaret Court’s record of 24 major titles.

She confirmed her pregnancy in April hours after triggering frenzied speculation when she accidentally posted a short-lived selfie on social media with the caption: “20 weeks”.

Williams, the

world’s highest-paid female athlete, was about two months pregnant when she captured her 23rd grand slam singles title at the Australian Open.

She told Vogue magazine last month about her “outrageous plan” to defend her title in Australia, where the year’s first grand slam will be played from Jan. 15-28.

Other women have left the tour to have children and returned at a high level, although none has done so at Williams’ age.

Kim Clijsters of Belgium retired and had a child before coming back at age 26 and winning three grand slam titles.

Australians Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Court also won grand slam titles after having children.

Serena Williams has given birth to a baby girl.

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