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CLEAN AIR D CHAMPION

By ANGIE SAVERON

AVAO City remains the undisputed champion among highly-urbanized cities in the Philippines in terms of air quality.

Davao City besting other urbanized cities in terms of air quality

EDGEDAVAO Serving a seamless society

And in celebration of November as ‘Environmental Awareness Month,’ Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte- Carpio will be receiving on November 6, 2017 an award by the non-government organization Clean Air Philippines as the nationwide ‘Clean Air Champion.’

This will be followed by a symbolic ceremony declaring Davao City as Clean Air City. “The air quality of Davao city since 2013 until present is still in good and fair quality index,” said Melvin Dapitanon , Airshed Focal Person of the Department of Natural Resources Ecosystem Based Management during the Kapehan sa Dabaw on Monday.

This is based on the result of the data gathered on the six monitoring stations in the Davao City, four of which are manual and two are real time. The manual monitoring required laboratory testing and approval of the United States Environmental Protection Agen-

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DUE RESPECT. A man offers a prayer to the grave of a departed relative at the upper portion Forest Lake cemetery in Madapo Hills, Davao City on Tuesday. Thousands of Dabawenyos began to visit their departed loved ones two days before the observance of All Souls’ Day to avoid the crowd that will troop the cemeteries. Lean Daval Jr.

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ALLIES. President Rodrigo Duterte and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pose for a photo prior to the start of the bilateral meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo on Monday evening. SIMEON CELI JR./PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

Burning of‘leaded’candle wicks in cemeteries nixed

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HE EcoWaste Coalition, a waste and pollution watch group, urged the public to shun imported candles with lead-cored wicks to avoid inhaling health-damaging lead fumes.

The group aired the warning as candle vendors enjoy brisk sales with the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in the country.

“While the wicks of locally-made candles are often made of braided cotton, some imported candles contain lead-based metal wire inside

the wicks that pose safety hazards,” said Thony Dizon, Chemical Safety Campaigner, EcoWaste Coalition.

“These candles can emit lead fumes when burned that can contaminate the air and the surroundings with dangerous concentrations of lead, a potent neurotoxin,” he said.

“Based on our experience, leaded wick candles are often sold by specialty stores selling Chinese prayer articles,” he pointed out.

The Food and Drug Ad-

MBASSADOR Jose Santiago “Chito” Sta. Romana on October 27 has presented his credentials as a non-resident envoy to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday confirmed.

Sta. Romana, who is also Philippine ambassador to China, said he presented his official letter of credentials as non-resident Ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, to Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s

Assembly.

Sta. Romana said he exchanged views in Pyongyang with Kim, who also ranks as the second-highest official in the state, along with Vice Foreign Minister Choe Hui Chol and other Foreign Ministry officials.

Together with Sta. Romana are Minister of the Philippine Embassy in China Frank Olea and Third Secretary JJ Domingo from the Philippine Embassy in Beijing, China.

When asked what topics were discussed between the

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Task group to probe killing of 2 students

By ARMANDO FENEQUITO JR.

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HE Davao del Sur Police Provincial Office is in the process of forming a special investigating task group that will look on the ambush in Bansalan, Davao del Sur on Sunday night that killed two high school students.

DSPPO deputy provincial director for administration Supt. Deozar M. Almasa bared the SITG will look into all angles behind the ambush in Barangay Kimlawis.

“Daghan man tag mga angulo, pwede Pangayaw, pwede pud rebelde o naa bay nasuko sa ilaha, kanang mga anggulo-

ha ato pa ng ginatan-aw karon (There are many possible angles on the crime, it might be Pangayaw (Clan War) it can be perpetrated by the rebels or personal grudge, those are the angles that we look into),” he said.

Almasa said that incidents of ambushes occurred in the town.

“In this case, we to dig deeper,” he said. Earlier, Kiblawan Municipal Police Station (MPS) acting commander Senior Insp. Erich Von C. Requilman said that the reason of the ambush could be Pangayaw of the B’laan according to

the elders in the town this already existed for many years.

Reguilman also pointed out that most of the victims belong to the B’laan tribe.

This was also confirmed by Balansina Linkanay, father of the slain victim and he alleged that this group could be the same people who ambushed him before. Around 8:00 p.m. of October 29, the Kiblawan MPS received a call on the incident happened in area, as the truck that conveyed the students from Kiblawan Proper was allegedly ambushed.

After the incident victim identified as Jimboy Linkanay,

16, immediately killed and Neilbert Malason who was confined at Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) in Davao City, died after suffering complications due to serious injuries he sustained.

The wounded suspects were identified as James Paul Samo, 18; Mildred Linkanay, 15; Jiv Cris Malalay,17; Jimboy Sumali,25; Marlon Malanson; Mark Gil Tol, truck driver and Aries Caluyan, 15. These students of Kimlawis National High School joined the Maral de Dalan or Street Dancing in B’laan for the three-day Damsu Festival of the town.

funding requirements of the substitute bill for House measures seeking the creation of positions for ‘judges-at-large,’” Nograles said.

Covered by the substitute bill are House Bills filed by Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Jay Velasco (HB Nos. 5215, 2308), MATA Party-List Rep. Tricia Nicole Velasco-Catera (HB No. 167) and Cavite Rep.

Roy Loyola (HB No. 2308).

Nograles said these bills were consolidated and given the appropriations approval.

“The criminal justice system in the Philippines is perceived to be slow given the sheer volume of docketed cases. Human rights lawyer Jose Manuel Diokno once said that a trial in the country usually lasts six to 10 years. This

measure presents a solution that aims to decongest court dockets in an efficient manner,” noted the Davao solon.

Judges-at-large are basically deployable judges who have no permanent salas. This means they can be detailed by the Supreme Court (SC) to any court in the country, depending on the need.

House okays outlay for ‘judges-at-large’posts

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HE House Committee on Appropriations chaired

by Davao City Representative Karlo Nograles has moved to address the huge backlog hounding the country’s lower courts, especially amid the gains law enforcers have made in the ongoing war on drugs.

“Specifically, the Appropriations panel has approved the

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Marijuana use must be strictly regulated: DOH

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D Interim Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has expressed support for the use of medical cannabis in the country, provided it is under strict regulation.

“It is supposed to be for compassionate use, so there must be a very narrow applicability and must be strictly regulated,” Duque said Monday.

He said the Department of Health is closely working with lawmakers regarding the technical aspects of House of Representatives Bill (HB) No. 180 or the proposed Philippine Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act to prevent the abuse of medical marijuana.

“There are continuing consultations where we provide them our technical positions in order to ensure that the final

version of the law will be clear and acceptable,” said Duque.

He noted that the DOH would have to make sure that the Food and Drug Administration is fully capable of implementing the law once it is passed.

“If it gets approved, the FDA must really do its mandate well, in terms of adhering to the standards of quality, safety, and efficacy, coupled with compliance with all its rules and regulations,” said the health chief.

HB 180 was unanimously approved by the House committee on health last month after consulting patients, advocacy groups, health care practitioners, and experts in the regulation of controlled

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Undas‘doubly meaningful’for families of fallen gov’t troops

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HIS year’s observance of All Saints’ Day is more significant for the families of the 165 uniformed personnel who perished in the successful military campaign to free Marawi City from the clutches of Maute Group terrorists, the spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said.

In a message issued Tuesday, Maj. Gen. Restituto Padilla said the commemoration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day this year is “doubly significant for the widows, orphans and families of 158 AFP and seven PNP (Philippine National Police) warrior heroes who died in Marawi during the siege of the city by Daesh-inspired rebels.”

Daesh is another name for the Islamic State.

The conflict, which raged from May 23 to Oct. 23, is by far the longest armed conflict situation in post-World War II Philippine history.

“The Marawi siege left a once peaceful and economically vibrant city in ruins and utter economic decay. The local armed conflict raged for more than five months and paralyzed the whole city and turned the lives of thousands of residents of the city and nearby municipalities in limbo,” Padilla said.

He noted the many stories of gallantry and heroism that were witnessed in the conflict that “showed the true courage and dedication of our soldiers to protect the lives not only of the Filipino people and their loved ones,

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STAND-STILL. Dozens of stranded commuters wait for public utility vehicles along Bonifacio Street on Monday night as majority of south-bound jeepneys decided to stop plying routes due to heavy traffic caused by the landslide in diversion road. Lean Daval Jr.

‘Give Harry chance to do his job’— Makati solon To help provide PRRD guidance on policy

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AKATI City Rep. Luis Campos Jr. has urged his colleagues to give newly appointed Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque a chance to do his job.

“If there is anybody who can engage any President in a struggle of ideas in private consultation, it is somebody like Harry. This is our sense, having had the chance to work closely with Harry in the House minority and in the House rules committee,” Campos said.

Campos believes that

Roque would actually be “in an excellent position to help provide guidance to the President on a wide range of policy matters, including human rights concerns.”

As spokesperson, Roque would have the opportunity to personally engage President Duterte on a daily basis, Campos said.

“This will allow him to give advice to the President on a whole host of difficulties, and on how to respond effectively to those issues,” Campos, a deputy minority leader, said.

“And if the President is going to listen to anybody on policy matters, he will likely listen to somebody like Harry, who is not afraid to speak his mind, and who can argue a case quite convincingly,” Campos said.

Campos expressed confidence that Roque, a seasoned lawyer with extensive experience fielding questions from the media, would be able to provide greater clarity to the President’s future policy statements.

Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman

RP navy seeks more urban warfare training

A MISSING NONE. A Task Force Davao personnel inspects the belongings of a province-bound passenger at the entrance gate of the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal on Tuesday. Lean Daval Jr.

earlier belittled Roque’s capability to use his new job to advise the President on human rights affairs, saying Roque would be a mere “mouthpiece.”

Roque had said he accepted his new post partly so he could reach out to the President on human rights issues that have embroiled his administration in controversy.

Roque built a reputation as a human rights crusader before he was elected party-list representative of Kabayan and his selection as Palace spokesperson. (PNA)

N official of the Philippine Navy sees the need for Navy force units, especially those involved in ground assault missions, to get more training and exposure in urban warfare.

In an interview, Philippine Navy flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Ronald Joseph Mercado said subsequent debriefings after the liberation of Marawi City indicated there is a need for the force to train more on urban warfare.

“We have to improve our military operations in urban terrain. We need to improve that... I guess this is the first time we undertook combat in an urban terrain with reinforced and concrete buildings so those are the things that

we need to look into, improve both our trainings, doctrines and all our equipment,” Mercado said during the sidelights of the homecoming ceremonies for the returning Fleet-Marine contingent in Pier 13, Manila South Harbor on Monday.

Despite the lack of training in urban warfare, the Navy units, especially those from the Philippine Marine Corps, were instrumental in helping liberate Marawi City from terrorists, Mercado added.

The Marines recaptured three important bridges in the city -- Mapandi, Banggolo, and Masiu. He said regaining control of these bridges allowed the government to deploy more troops and combat vehi-

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Geothermal plant P2-billion NCCC mall to start operation holds topping rites L Buhangin mall expected to open in August 2018

By ANGIE SAVERON

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HE New City Commercial Complex management celebrated on October 31 the topping ceremony for a P2Billion mall in Buhangin with stakeholders and company executives in attendance.

The mall is described as an upscale retail and commercial development that combines local and national brands. It also has international brands that offer aspirational and affordable shopping experience to customers.

“This event is actually for the tenants and a way for us

to thank DMCI for all their hard work,” said Sharlene Faye A Lim, president of LTS Retail Specialist Incorporated.

This branch has a lot area of 8,162.14 sqm. It was constructed by D.M. Consunji, Inc. ( DMCI) and designed by ASYA design. It has four floors with a total of 80 leasable areas. This mall is expected to open on August 2018. They are going to work with DMCI for other projects as well.

“They have proven themselves, they have made this construction very easy for us ,” said Lim.

The mall is in 75 percent in completion. She thanked DMCI for working hard and now they are ahead of schedule. Turning over of spaces to ground floor tenants will be ot December 2017. “When we open, all spaces should be occupied and open because we don’t want to see empty spaces,” she added.

She thanked the Davaoeños for the continuous support and assures that they will not shy away from their market.

Level one offers the basement car park and can ac-

commodate up to 150 cars.

Level two is the supermarket and retail shops in a total of 12 shops. Level three is the department store and more retail shops with a total of 23 shops. Level four is the service, gadgets and kids zone with a total of 28 shops. Level five is the cinemas, roof deck and more retail shops with a total of 17 shops.

This mall is a green building which is environmentally friendly, saving energy and water usage. It includes features such as highly efficient

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ISTED PetroEnergy Resources Corp. said on Monday the expansion project at the Maibarara geothermal power plant in Santo Tomas, Batangas is currently being finished to meet target commercial operation this December.

Maibarara Geothermal Inc. plant manager Paul Morala said the commissioning and testing of the 12-megawatt Maibarara-2 now “enter their final phases.”

PERC told the local bourse that MGI’s 20-MW Unit-1 reached its 600-gigawatt hour (GWh) generation mark during the billing period ending Oct. 25, a milestone achieved more than three years from the start of the facility’s commercial operation.

Camiguin ready to host Asean events, tourists

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PUTTING IN CONTEXT. Marco Polo Davao general Dottie Würgler-Cronin speaks before the participants during the media launch of Raise The Bar (RTB), a hands-on mixology class, on Monday night. Lean Daval Jr.

“Apart from the scheduled annual maintenance shutdowns, we have managed to minimize forced outages in the facility leading to very high capacity and availability factors,” said MGI President Francisco Delfin Jr. The Maibarara-1 plant was recently declared as the Best Renewable Energy Project in the national grid category of the ASEAN Energy Awards 2017 held during the ASEAN Energy Ministers Meeting in Manila last September.

MGI is 65 percent owned

by PetroGreen Energy Corp.

(PGEC), 25 percent by Phinma Energy, and 10 percent by PNOC Renewables Corp. PGEC is the renewable energy holding firm of PERC. (PNA)

HIS province is poised to become one of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (Asean) most sought-after tourist and event destinations as two local hotel chains are expanding their businesses here.

This was according to Gov. Maria Luis Romualdo, who identified the Cagayan de Oro hotel chains as Limketkai and Mallberry.

Limketkai will construct its own hotel in Barangay Tupsan Pequeño, Mahinog town, while Mallberry will expand its existing hospitality business in Barangay Bonbon in the municipality of Catarman, Gov. Romualdo said.

In Cagayan de Oro, Limketkai operates the 213-room Luxe Hotel located within its mall complex. Mallberry,

owned by Roger Chiu, has its own Mallberry Business Suites Hotel within the Limketkai mall.

With the completion of these two new hotels, Romualdo said Camiguin will be ready to accommodate any events, including those organized by the Asean.

“Camiguin will never back out [in] hosting any major event,” the governor said.

On top of its white sand beaches, Camiguin is known for its Lanzones Festival, held on the last week of October.

The Lanzones Festival, an event feting the bountiful harvest of lanzones, which is abundant in the island, has been a crowd-drawer every year.

Last year, the Asean Center for Biodiversity declared

Calax project?” Dominguez said at a recent investment forum.

“We are not willing to wait for the private sector to settle their differences. While private companies quarrel among themselves as to who will make the profit, the public suffers from lack of infrastructure. The Duterte Administration is willing to take the construction risks and spend budgeted funds to start projects early,” added Dominguez.

Under the “Build, Build, Build” program, the government plans to either implement or begin the project preparations for 75 big-ticket projects to realize the Duterte administration’s envisioned

“Golden Age of Infrastructure.”

Dominguez said the proposed New Clark City in Pampanga is concrete proof that the hybrid PPP mode is faster and more efficient considering that it took the government only 18 months to break ground on the project.

“We took over in July of 2016. In December (this year), we will break ground already for the Clark project,” Dominguez said.

The finance chief said that had the project gone through the traditional PPP scheme, “the (private sector) lawyers would still have been figuring the liabilities” and other details of the project at this time.

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PLDT invests P7B Hybrid PPP to complement infra buildup for undersea cable T T E L E CO M M U N I C ATIONS giant PLDT is investing nearly P7 billion in its new Trans-Pacific cable system which will reinforce the resiliency of its undersea fiber optic cables to the United States and Japan amid rising demand for digital services.

The fiber optic submarine cable system called Jupiter spans 14,000 kilometers which will directly link Maruyama and Shima in Japan and Los Angeles in the US to PLDT’s cable landing station in Daet, Camarines

Norte to meet the rising data traffic and complement cable systems through increased capacity and diversity in the Pacific Rim areas.

“We are investing in this new cable system in anticipation of the continued explosion of data traffic over the next few years, as households and businesses in the Philippines adopt more and more digital services,” PLDT Chairman President and CEO Manuel V Pangilinan said in a statement.

“Along with our other

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HE Duterte administration’s “hybrid” Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program will help speed up the roll-out of the government’s big-ticket infrastructure projects under its “Build, Build, Build” program as this modified strategy will avoid the protracted negotiations and disputes that often delayed the implementation of previous PPP initiatives, according to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III. Dominguez said the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (Calax) project, which took all of 50 months to conceptualize and begin implementation, is one prime example of why the government decided to modi-

fy the traditional PPP formula and fast-track the process.

He said that rather than resort to the traditional PPP mode and encounter the same problems in the private sector, the Duterte administration decided to take the initiative and put in place a hybrid PPP in which the government will build and finance the infra projects and later, auction off the operation and maintenance aspects to the private sector.

“We had one PPP project that from conception to the start of implementation, it took 50 months. And one of the reasons is the private sector had a squabble among themselves. Remember the

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Urban planners to hold convention on Nov. 8-9

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HE Philippine Institute of Environmental Plannerswill hold its 26th National Convention on November 8-9, 2017 at Seda Vertis North, Quezon City to raise awareness on the importance of environmental urban planning from local to national governance perspectives to a broader spectrum of decision-makers, The two-day event carries the theme, “Sustainable Cities and Communities for the Urban Century”— highlighting the nation’s need for sound urban planning that balances considerations for socio-political, cultural, economic, and environmental issues contributing to a more sustainable development.

About half of the country’s population lives in urban areas as a result of decades of real estate development.

However, concrete and steel infrastructure has distanced people from the natural world, causing problems related to health and sanitation, the threat of natural calamities such as typhoons and earthquakes remains a serious

concern, while the worsening traffic situation, flooding, and garbage problems continue to escalate.

Building resilient cities require sustainable urban planning—the kind that envisions and promotes ample green space, multi-modal transport system, and mixed-use development that protects cultural, historic, and biodiversity resources.

Sustainable urban planning ultimately creates a balance between manmade infrastructure and the natural environment.

Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista is set to deliver a keynote speech in line with “World Town Planning Day” which kicks off on November 8.

All Environmental Planner members of PIEP are encouraged to join, as well as national and local government units, agencies, non-government organizations, private enterprises, developers, architects, contractors, educators, the academe, and all parties interested in creating sustainable cities and communities. (PNA)

Tagged rice smuggler files counter-affidavit at DOJ

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USPECTED rice smuggler Davidson Bangayan, aka “David Tan,” appeared on Monday’s preliminary investigation at the Department of Justice and filed a counter-affidavit on the charges filed by the National Bureau of Investigation.

Bangayan was charged with monopolies and combinations in restraint of trade, as penalized under Article 186 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC); bid fixing under Section 65 of Republic Act (RA) No. 9184 (Government Procurement Act); using fictitious name or concealing true name, as penalized under Article 178 of the RPC; and violation of Commonwealth Act No. 142, as amended by RA No. 6085.

Bangayan submitted his 23-page counter-affidavit before the investigating panel chaired by Assistant State Prosecutor Eden Valdes, denying the charges in the complaint refiled by the NBI. Bangayan denied using “David Tan” -- the person dubbed by authorities as rice smuggling king -- as his fictitious name or alias.

“I am categorically denying that I am ‘David Tan’ who supposedly was the ‘financier’ of certain coopera-

tives. My name is Davidson Bangayan. I was born out of wedlock to my parents Victoria Bangayan and Dy Ting Ham. Considering my illegitimacy, I am using my mother’s surname in all my personal and business dealings,” read his counter-affidavit.

“There is no evidence that I represented myself as David Tan to a certain Hernandez and Ingal. I do not know them nor have I met them,” he pointed out.

He also explained that he was already cleared on this issue by a Pasay City metropolitan trial court in a perjury case. The said court held that “no direct evidence was presented in order to convince this Court that indeed Davidson Bangayan and David Tan are one and the same person.”

Bangayan stressed that the NBI’s complaint is exactly the same complaint filed by the bureau in July 2014, which was returned by the DOJ for further investigation due to lack of evidence.

“Indeed, without any new competent and credible evidence, the complaint which two years ago lacked evidence, remains the same - that is, still lacks evidentiary support,” he explained.

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FOLLOWING TRADITION. Participants wearing Halloween-inspired costumes receive candies and chocolates from the staff members of Rocky’s Barber shop during SM Lanang Premier’s trick or treat activity on Tuesday. Lean Daval Jr.

RP, Japan sign fresh $6-B business deals Involving 18 new investments, ventures

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HE Philippines and Japan signed fresh business deals worth $6 billion following the visit of President Rodrigo Duterte to Tokyo from Oct. 29 to 31, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez shared to Manila-based reporters in a text message.

In a text message to reporters, Lopez, who accompanied Pres. Duterte in his second visit to Japan, said these commitments came from 18 business deals involving new investments and joint ventures between Manila and Tokyo.

“PRRD met several Japanese companies and witnessed several business-to-business memoranda of understanding and letters of intent on investment plans, joint ventures, and expansion of operations in the Philippines,” he said.

The trade chief mentioned that the USD6-billion busi-

ness deals will be invested in sectors of manufacturing, particularly shipbuilding and iron and steel; agribusiness; power, particularly renewable energy; information and communications technology and IT-business process outsourcing; retail; transportation; and infrastructure.

“All these show confidence on President Duterte’s administration,” Lopez noted.

Six companies presented their letters of intent to Lopez including Marubeni Corp., Itochu Corp., Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd., Teihiyo Cement Corp., Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan Tobacco, Inc., and Lawson Inc. Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., also submitted their LOI of doing business in Philippines to Lopez and Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, while Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez

III received the LOI of Japan Tobaco, Inc. Bases Conversion and Development Authority also got LOI from Hitachi Asia while Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority had LOIs from Subic Smart Community Corp and List Co. Ltd. Business deals between private sector of Japan and the Philippines include the following: Ubicon Holdings, Inc. and Advanced World Solutions, Inc. with Alsons/AWS Information System, Inc.; Densan System Co. Ltd. and CIS Bayad Center; Hitachi Ltd. and Manila Electric Company; List Co., Ltd., and Newcoast Southbeach Realty; Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. and Federal Land, Inc.; Yamato Kogyo and SteelA-

sia Manufcaturing Corp.; and Itochu Corp. and Metro Pacific Investments Corp.

During the first visit of President Duterte in Tokyo last year, the Philippines and Japan signed financial deals reaching $19 billion.

Moreover, Lopez also had bilateral meeting with Japanese Trade and Industry Ministers Hiroshige Seko, in which they had discussions on boosting economic ties between the Philippines and Japan. “[We] discussed improving market access and lowering tariff for our agricultural products such banana, pineapple, and mango,” he said, adding that they also had talks on Industrial Cooperation Dialogue as well as expanding supply chain of Japanese companies in the country and partner with Filipino small and medium enterprises. (PNA)

“It is a main point for our approach of promoting digital delivery of financial services because of infrastructural issues,” he said.

The central bank has several programs that promote the use of technology to further improve the banking industry.

Among them is the National Retail Payment System which is aimed to fast track growth of electronic payment

system in the country from the current one percent to around 20 percent of total payments by 2020.

BSP is set to launch this November the first clearing house under NRPS, specifically the batch electronic fund transfer (EFT) called PESO Net, eyed to allow the transfer of value from one bank account or electronic account to another.

Espenilla said opening up the telco services to more

players will provide more competition and will result to better service delivery “which will benefit the whole financial system.”

“The trust issue is partly founded on the matter of reliability of services. So even though there is capability, if it cannot be depended upon, then people will hesitate to move to a different way of doing financial services,” he added. (PNA)

BSP backs liberalization of RP’s telecom industry

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ANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. is open to any initiative that will liberalize the domestic telecommunication sector to further improve delivery of financial services in the country.

He sees “a lot of value” in opening up the telco industry to more players, from the current two, namely, Smart Communications and Globe Telecom.

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AIRLINE UNITY. Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade (center) joins the presidents of local airlines and top global aviation officials in a show of unity at the conclusion of the first Philippine Aviation Day organized by the Air Carriers Association of the Philippines (ACAP) and sponsored by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Shown,

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starting 4th from left - CEBGo president Alexander Lao; PAL Express president Bonifacio U. Sam; Rafael Garchitorena of Deutsche Bank; Alexandre de Juniac, IATA director general; Sec. Tugade; PAL president Jaime J. Bautista; Cebu Pacific president Lance Gokongwei; and Philippines AirAsia president Capt. Dexter Comendador.

Building of P2.6-B flyover in Tagum starts next week S

BDO urges account holders to get EMV-chip cards

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HE construction of the one-kilometer flyover that would rise along the national highway section in Tagum City will start next week following a two-week mobilization and dry-run process.

This was bared by Tagum city engineer Roosevelt Corporal in an interview Monday.

The flyover, the first in the city, is a national project pushed by Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. It has P2.6 billion bud-

get with a construction period of 4 years ending in 2021.

Phase 1 has a budget of P300 million and the winning contractor is Uticon Builders Inc., according to Corporal, who is member of Technical Working Group created for the project.

He said Phase 1 would span from Annette’s chicken house to PSBank and would involve first foundation works like the putting up of footings and columns.

The putting up of superstructures will be in Phase 2 finishing in 2021 with the complete flyover spanning 1 kilometer from Car Asia to CAP building.

The city government of Tagum will assist the Department of Public Works and Highways and the contractor in the transfer of affected palmera and other ornamental plants, street lights and other city infrastructures.

Meanwhile, members of

the suggested retail prices (SRPs), while other brands have lower prices than their SRPs. “Based on the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau’s (FTEB) monitoring in the National Capital Region (NCR), the monitored prevailing prices of some candles are even lower than the set SRP,” he said.

The SRPs of Liwanag Esperma candles range from PHP36 to PHP136.50; Manila Wax Sperma, from PHP40.50 to PHP69.75; 5-Star Esperma, from PHP27.50 to

PHP115; Export Candles, from PHP29.75 to PHP99.75; and Export Vigil Candles, from PHP44.75 to PHP69.75.

Pascua noted that retailers should not sell unscented candles higher than their SRPs, as candles are considered basic goods.

He also said the DTI is closely monitoring the prices and supplies of flowers.

The official encouraged consumers to report any incident of overpricing to DTI at 751-3330 or at 0917-8343330. (PNA)

The event dubbed “Shape Asia Pacific 2017: Embracing the Past to Shape Up the Future” was hosted by the Global Shapers Cebu hub.

It focused on the host hub’s support for the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO’s efforts to highlight UN’s subtarget 11.4, which aims to “strengthen

efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.”

A welcome dinner at BIG Hotel’s Kalea Hall opened the event on October 12 with a cultural dance presentation by the multi-awarded San Diego Dance Company with entertainment from the Rondalla group of Pooc National High

Prices of candles remain stable: DTI

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HE Department of Trade and Industry-Consumer Protection Group (DTICPG) has assured consumers that prices of candles remain stable despite increasing demand in observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. DTI-CPG Undersecretary Teodoro Pascua said Tuesday prices and supplies of candles are “generally stable” and that their prices have so far not shown any movement compared to last year.

Pascua added that the prices of candles are within

the City Council approved in their session Monday a resolution authorizing Mayor Allan Rellon to sign for the Memorandum of Understanding relative to the flyover project and giving provisions to allow cutting of trees and receipt of DPWH donation of P2.94 million to compensate for the affected trees and structures and support for the city’s greening and beautification program.

- Cha Monforte, Correspondent

Y-LED Banco de Oro Unibank Inc. (BDO) is urging its account holders to apply for their EMV-chip powered debit cards to further protect them against criminals who target electronic banking activities.

In a statement, BDO Executive Vice President and Transaction Banking head Edwin G. Reyes said the bank aims to give their account holders holistic protection against fraud.

“But to achieve this, clients must obtain their EMV chip debit card which is now available at their branch of account free of charge,” he said.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has given banks until June 30, 2018 to fully comply with the use of EMV-enabled automated teller machine (ATM) cards after domestic banks failed to meet the original deadline of January 1, 2017. Banks that fail to meet the deadline will be penalized.

Despite failure of most banks to meet the January 1, 2017 EMV-compliance deadline, BSP Governor Nestor A. Espenilla Jr. earlier said some financial institutions had improved their multi-factor authentication (MFA) system to increase their capacity against cyber attacks. (PNA)

Global Shapers Cebu hosts Shape Asia Pacific 2017

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ORE than 100 international youth leaders from 36 Global Shapers Community hubs coming from 23 countries converged in Cebu City on October 12 to 14, 2017, to discuss shared sentiments on the preservation, promotion, and maximization, of culture and heritage as a tool for sustainable development.

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CHANGING GUARDS. PAL president Jaime J. Bautista (right) turns over to Cebu Pacific President Lance Gokongwei the chairmanship of the Air Carriers Association of the Philippines (ACAP) – symbolized by the perpetual compass trophy – at the conclusion of

the first Philippine Aviation Day, organized by ACAP and sponsored by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), held October 27, 2017 at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel.

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Zambo flower vendors get P1-M livelihood aid

T The view of what used to be the war zone in this photograph taken on October 26, 2017 from the other side of Lake Lanao: bombed-out buildings, houses and mosques, evident of the fierce fighting and relentless bombings against the Maute Group and its allies from May 23 to October 23, 2017. MindaNews photo

by FROILAN GALLARDO

HE association of flower vendors in this city got a boost in their business in time for the All Saints and All Souls Days observance.

This came about as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), through the intercession of District 1 Rep. Celso Lobregat, has granted them P1 million livelihood assistance.

Each of the members of the Latin City Flower Retailers Association (LC-Florea) received P20,000 worth of assistance in the form of flowers and flower foam. The association has 50 members.

“They (flower vendors) can use this (livelihood assistance) as their capital to sell flowers during the ‘Undas’,” Lobregat said. The livelihood assistance was released on Monday.

Lobregat recalled that earlier, he gave P100 to each of the LC-Florea members as “buena mano” in their seasonal business when they were relocated to the government-owned bagsakan center.

Previously, they were occupying the vacant space outside the Zamboanga Central School along Mayor Ledesma Road in Barangay Zone I. He gladly noted that the national government, through DOLE, has helped in one way or the other the flower vendors who fall under the category of small entrepreneurs.

Roberto Apelo, LC-Florea president, said they were grateful over the timely capital assistance the DOLE has provided them.

Apelo said the assistance is a big boost to their means of livelihood. (Teofilo Garcia, Jr/PNA)

Duterte welcomes probe Marawi folks celebrate on Marawi siege abuses liberation from Maute

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RESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte said he welcomes any investigation on abuses the police and military may have committed during the conduct of operations against the Islamic State-inspired Maute Group in Marawi City.

He said he holds himself solely responsible for what happened during the fivemonth conflict that displaced hundreds of thousands of people and destroyed a large part of the city.

Duterte was reacting to a question concerning the plan of some Marawi residents to file a class suit against him for the destruction of the city.

“Yes. It’s well within their rights to do that,” the President said during the media briefing before leaving for Japan from Davao City Sunday.

“I agree with you that if you have a gripe, and you think that justice should be done, and if they think that the Philippine courts would be prejudiced or biased, they can always go to the International Criminal Court,” he added.

He said he declared martial law in Mindanao last May 23, the same day the siege erupted, to “answer the challenges of the moment and I take full legal, criminal, and civil liability.”

He said the military and police will study how “it evolved and how to fight a new war” should another threat of urban terrorism arise.

Citing the experience of some countries in the Middle East, he said the concrete high-rise buildings made it

difficult for the government forces to eliminate the terrorists.

“That’s why in — it is a — a universal fact that in the Middle East, it took them one year, two years to do it. It’s because there is always a highrise building, where you can position yourself comfortably while waiting for the kill, and I said, in penetrating a lot of almost indestructible cover,” he said.

The deaths of Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon, the socalled emir of ISIS in Southeast Asia, and Omar Maute on October 16 marked the end of the five-month siege that saw the military use both air and ground assets.

“Now that combat operations have been terminated, we are rebuilding Marawi to its former glory. From its ru-

ins, Marawi shall once again rise as the center of moderation and tolerance in Muslim Mindanao,” Duterte said.

He said the country will seek Japan’s assistance in the rehabilitation of Marawi, emphasizing that the failure to rehabilitate the city “could have grave consequences for Mindanao and for the entire country.”

“I think the damage alone and the dimension of the destruction, we would tell Japan that we need their very best in their assistance. And I do not doubt that Japan can graciously give us the help that we — of course, we do not expect that Japan would solve all the problems for us. But I — I would see significant assistance, considering, I said, the dimension of the destruction,” he said. (MindaNews)

the separate murder of Pakistani trader Etesham Ulhaq and American businessman Jeff Micheal Keith.

Ulhaq was shot dead by motorcycle riding tandem last Oct. 24 in Barangay Dalengaoen, Pikit, and took his sling bag that contained Php12, 000 cash.

On Sunday, gunmen on board a motorbike also shot dead Keith while he was to deliver candies and cookies at a store in Barangay Poblacion, Pikit town at around 2 p.m.

The suspects took his sling bag that contained Php200,000 cash and other valuables.

At the time of his death, Keith was with his wife and two children trading goods in Pikit. Keith, a former US Army Marine serviceman, retired in Cagayan de Oro City after he married a Filipina.

Tayong said Tangonan directed all municipal police chiefs also to conduct accounting of all foreign nationals in their respective areas of

jurisdiction after the killings of the foreign businessmen in Pikit.

The accounting of foreigners is a localized policy to ensure their safety.

Tayong said foreigners are to be advised to avoid areas tagged by police as “hot spots.”

The special task force is composed of personnel from the North Cotabato police office, the National Bureau of Investigation and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group. (PNA)

Task force created to probe murder of Pakistani, American trader

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IKIT, North Cotabato -- Police authorities on Tuesday created a special task force to fast track the investigation and arrest of suspects in the killing of an American and Pakistani trader here.

Supt. Bernard Tayong, North Cotabato police spokesman, said Sr. Supt. Jonathan Tangonan, North Cotabato police director, ordered the creation of the special probe body to identify, arrest and prosecute the gunmen behind

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ESIDENTS of Marawi in the southern Philippines have gathered for a “people’s day” to celebrate the city’s liberation from Islamic State gunmen and mark the start of the “rebuilding and healing” of the city.

The government last week declared an end to almost five months of armed clashes with Islamic State-inspired gunmen that left Marawi devastated and close to 400,000 people displaced.

Mujiv Hataman, governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, called on the ethnic Maranao tribe of Marawi to show their determination “to rise from the debacle of war.”

“Now is not the time for blaming but for unity,” said the governor. “There are opportunities in every crisis,” he said as he appealed to donors to help in the rehabilitation of the city.

Marawi Mayor Majul Gandamra said the “people’s day” on Oct. 30 was meant to welcome those who have returned to the city and to serve as a “running cry for unity and peace.”

For the first time since the May 23 attack, the Philippine flag was raised in front of the city hall.

Of the 96 villages in Marawi, 51 have been cleared for people to return. Military “clearing operations” continue in other parts of the city.

Zia Alonto Adiong, spokesman of the Marawi crisis management committee, was surprised by the amount

of people who returned to the city on Oct. 29.

Bishop Edwin de la Pena of the Prelature of Marawi, meanwhile, appealed for prayers for those who died in the clashes as the country marks All Souls’ Day this week.

“Pray for all who died in Marawi, especially our gallant soldiers who gave their lives so that we can live in peace, the civilians, and hostages who lost their lives in the process,” said the prelate.

The bishop said he would issue a call for prayers for victims of the siege in his predominantly Muslim diocese, hoping that other Catholic dioceses in the country would do the same.

“Other dioceses and local churches can join in praying for all who died in Marawi,” said Bishop de la Pena.

At least 47 civilians, 165 security forces, and 920 terrorist gunmen died during the clashes.

The military announced that it plans to complete the return of displaced residents to the city by December.

Col. Romeo Brawner, deputy commander of the military’s Joint Task Force Ranao, said if everything proceeds as planned, “all [refugees] will be able to return to the cleared areas.”

“We’re still trying to restore electricity, clearing operations are still ongoing in the villages, and our engineering equipment are also clearing the roads of debris,” said the military official. (UCAN)

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Remembering the Marawi heroes

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APT. Rommel Sandoval, commander of the 11th Scout Ranger Company of the 4th Scout Ranger Battalion, 1st Scout Ranger Regiment, Special Operations Command is just one of the 165 uniformed men who died in the Marawi City war.

His was a story of bravery and honor. War chronicles have it that Sandoval fought with the promise he would not let any of his men die. While on a mission to retake a five-story building, one of his troops got wounded and was trapped in the middle of the crossfire. Sandoval was determined to rescue the soldier. When he saw an opportunity, without hesitation he went to get the wounded soldier and bring him to safety but in the process got hit by enemy fire. Until his last breath, Sandoval kept his promise to keep his men alive. Using his body, he covered the soldier from the overwhelming enemy fire, preventing the bullets from further injuring his troop.

Another soldier who paid the ultimate sacrifice is 2nd Lt. Harold

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Mark Juan of the Army’s Special Forces Regiment (Airborne), Special Operations Command. Juan was already wounded in action, but chose to return to the main battle area to fight the terrorists.

As the Marawi siege neared its end, the fighting remained to be a difficult feat. Juan was killed by sniper fire, leaving his fiancé behind whom he promised to marry once he goes back from Marawi.

These are but a couple of stories left in memory by the war in Marawi City that left 158 AFP and seven PNP personnel as warrior heroes in the successful military campaign to free Marawi City from the clutches of Maute Group terrorists.

Their deaths will make this year’s observance of All Saints’ Day a more painful but meaningful one for their families.

The gallantry and dedication of these brave men to protect the country, the people and their comrades should remind everyone in this season of observance of our departed ones that there is nothing more fulfilling than offering one’s life for the greater good.

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HE first pre-war signs Davao region was slowly evolving into an urban center was pronounced as early as 1927, a decade shy before the old, rustic settlement became a city.

F.M. Woodside, writing for the Zamboanga-based Mindanao Herald in 1928, noted the increasing volume of vessels calling at the port of Davao.

His article titled Davao Lades 82 Ocean Ships: Plantations Thrive was published at a time when the town’s concrete municipal building was done and a large park was being developed around the provincial building, where the present Sangguniang Panlungsod now stands.

“With eighty-two foreign vessels and ninety-two coastwise vessels calling at the port of Davao during the year 1927, besides the continual operation of a fleet of sixty launches, ranging from powered bancas to larger modern launches of one hundred tons and more, including the latest types and of Diesel power plants,” he noted, “development is fast increasing in the Davao region.”

According to the data Woodside collected, foreign tonnage at the port that year included 168,985 bales of hemp, 4,057,174 kilos of copra, and

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O, this is not about “Friends,” an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman. It was aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting ten seasons. With an ensemble cast starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer, the show revolves around six 20-30 something friends living in Manhattan, New York.

If you ask me if I watched it, the answer is yes. I watched it when I was still in the United States for three reasons. One, because I had nothing to do, especially when I was left alone at home. Two, the words mouthed by the performers were funny (although sometimes I failed to get the punch lines). Three, I wanted to find how American friends reacted with each other’s problems, joys, and pains.

But then again, this is not about them but about my friends, my very own friends. I tried to recall some friends I had when I was still in elementary but I could not name one.

Even among my neighbors, I could not remember of having a friend.

But during my high school days, I had three close friends (and they are still my friends until now): Gerry Calba, Abner Barte and William Lim. Gerry (who now lives in Denmark) was a friend because he lived a few blocks away from our house. Ab-

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Davao as export hub in 1927 334,992 board feet of lumber. Overall, the total value of exports reached P10,759,866, and the custom house receipts totalled P175,380.

On the other hand, imports for 1927 reached 1,245,856 kilos, which was relatively small given that the wharf was a new port of entry and the local traders had yet to finalize arrangements with foreign partners to directly bring their imports to the new facility. Still, direct hemp exports rose to 6,582 bales, and copra shipments hit 11,000 piculs, which was higher than the previous year’s record.

Woodside, with more details, also observed the frenetic activities that kept the town busy: “New hemp plantings are in evidence everywhere and the next year should show a much larger increase.

Hemp prices have been good and for the most part steady, which has made possible many improvements to plantations and accounts for much of the new planting.

“Copra has maintained a steady price, but slightly lower than expected. The next year will show a much greater increase as many thousand new trees will come into bearing during the year. Planting of coconuts ner and I were members of the same church I used to attend. It was William, who was newcomer to Southern Mindanao Academy (now South Philippine Adventist College).

William, a Chinese, was a transferee. He was very good in mathematics and English but not in Pilipino (of which I was good since I used to read Filipino comics). I tried to help him in our Pilipino lessons.

What I could not forget about William was during our field trip to Mountain View College in Bukidnon.

My parents told me that I couldn’t go because we had no budget for it.

When William heard about it, he paid the whole amount so I was able to go.

After graduating from high school, we were on our own. Gerry went to Middle East while William transferred to Manila. Both Abner and I were in our hometown but I went to Davao City for my college course.

When I was already working, I had the opportunity of meeting Gregory C. Ira, a Filipino-American.

He came to the place where I was working to undergo a training. He was then a college student of the EastWest Center in Hawaii. He was with an American friend, a journalist who was working on some stories about Mindanao (this was during the height of Alsa Masa and communism in the country).

FAST BACKWARD Antonio V. Figueroa has far exceeded any equal period of the past, although no very large single plantings have been made, but the great number of homesteaders and small plantings will no doubt exceed even the most liberal estimates.

“Purchase of machinery and implements for plantation use has shown up well. At the present time three large central stripping plants are in operation, as well as several mechanical driers for copra. Much is expected from a new type natural draft drier now being installed on one of the large coconut plantations.

The quality of copra has greatly in-

Friends

THINK ON THESE!

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Greg stayed at the center for several weeks. From time to time, he went with me at our house in Bansalan. We became friends and when he left, I thought I won’t hear from him again. A few years later, he wrote me that he was back in the Philippines and working in Luzon.

I thought I won’t met Greg again.

But as fate would have it, we did meet again – at the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) in Silang, Cavite, where he was working and now married to a beautiful lady named Maria Rosario Magsaysay, who lived near IIRR. When I had the opportunity of working at IIRR, Greg and his wife sort of adopted me. I was far from my family and they were my family

creased with the use of the driers, which no doubt will have its effect on the market and encourage other plantations to install driers.”

In the last months of 1927, there were two shipments of logs and sawn lumber loaded in ships docked at Santa Ana pier. These were hauled into export steamers bound for Japan. The author observed that the log industry was a new source of export given the abundance of large trees that lined the coastal regions and around the gulf.

Also emerging as sunshine industry was the raising of silk worms and mulberry trees, which were given few years before it could be considered for export. Woodside was also profuse in details and optimistic about the direction the agricultural sector was gaining: “At the extreme southern end of the gulf pineapples have been producing fruit for the experienced eye… for several seasons and, according to reports, it is expected that canning and direct exports of pineapples will soon rival that of the Hawaiian Islands.

“Land for agricultural purposes, for the growing of hemp, coconuts, rubber, pineapples, coffee and all

tropical crops, is plentiful and easily obtained for occupancy, but often require several years to get title.

“During the year, 159 applications, covering more than 11,500 hectares of land for purchase, were made, but only 117 were awarded, totalling 2,000 odd hectares. There were 80 odd applications for leases made covering 45,900 hectares and only one award made for 425 hectares.”

Elsewhere in the region, public works projects, including the extension of Santa Ana pier, were building up. The wharf, upon completion, would allow the biggest coastwise vessels to load or unload at the same time and all large deep-sea vessels could dock and load direct over the pier. New roads were also constructed as well as bridges that would shorten travel time from the town proper to the south and allow accessibility to virgin lands identified as potential areas for agricultural cultivation.

“In all,” Woodside wrote, “the development of the province for the past year has been along good) sound lines and shows a normal healthy increase which has made for general prosperity throughout the entire province.”

out there. It was short-lived though. I went back to Davao and worked again in the non-government organization, where I am currently connected.

Greg and his wife and their son, Justin left the country and settled for good in the United States. But we kept on communicating with each other.

Then, one day, I told him I would be visiting my aunt and uncle, who were then living in Ohio. He asked if I could visit him and his family in Florida.

I told my aunt and uncle about it.

When they heard about it, my uncle Carl (now deceased) said: “We can visit him, Henry. It is just nearer Alpharetta, Georgia, where your cousin lives. We might as well visit your friend Greg.”

We did. And I had the grand time of meeting Greg and his family again.

The couple has already three children.

When we came, it was his second son who greeted me with much anticipation. “My father told me that you and him were good friends,” he said while showing me a piece of paper where he had drawn two good friends together. “That’s you and this is my dad,” he pointed out.

So, why am I writing this? Nothing, except that I was reminded of the words of Dr. Seuss: “Sometimes, you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”

Ah friend. A good friend is someone who knows all your best stories.

But a best friend is the person who has lived those best stories with you.

“The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust with you a friendship,” said Ralph Waldo Emerson.

In “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” author Stieg Larsson wrote: “Friendship – my definition – is built on two things. Respect and trust.

Both elements have to be there. And it has to be mutual. You can have respect for someone, but if you don’t have trust, the friendship will crumble.”

Muhammad Ali, one of the world’s famous boxers, has this to say: “Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.”

American journalist, author and photographer Jon Katz said it all: “I think if I’ve learned anything about friendship, it’s to hang in, stay connected, fight for them, and let them fight for you. Don’t walk away, don’t be distracted, don’t be too busy or tired, don’t take them for granted.

Friends are part of the glue that holds life and faith together. Powerful stuff.”

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The two real time monitoring stations are located near the airport and in Calinan, Davao City. The result of the real time air quality monitoring will be released in the mobile application called Philippine Air Quality Index.

According to Socorro Mallare, the Supervising Environmental Specialist and OfficeIn-Charge of Planning Unit and Environmental Education and Information Unit, Davao City compared to other highly urbanized cities in the Philippines boasts of clean air.

This is attained because of local ordinances that support the national government’s efforts such as anti-smoking ordinance, the firecracker ban, a sustained tree planting program and a strict monitoring.

“There are so many efforts being done here in Davao city, although we cannot say that other cities are not doing it but here in Davao the efforts are

intensified that is why we are able to maintain it,” said Mallare.

The pollutants coming from stationary sources such as industrial plants are regulated through the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB).

“Every time the industry applies for a permit there is a law that will guide the industry players in controlling the emission they produce there is also a mitigating measures to lessen emitted polluted air,” said Mallare Based on the Emission Inventory conducted last 2015, 70 percent of the pollutants comes from the mobile sources, 20 percent are from the stationary sources and 10 percent is from the area sources.

“In the 70 percent, motorcycle/ tricycle is the biggest contributor in the pollutants,” said Dapitanon.

The Emission Inventory is being conducted every three years, the next one on 2018.

ministration (FDA), responding to the request made by the EcoWaste Coalition, issued a “Public Health Advisory on Lead-Cored Wick Candles” in December 2016.

“We went to Chinese candle retailers in Binondo, Manila immediately after the issuance of the FDA Advisory, but we are not sure if the importation, distribution and sale of such toxic candles have totally halted,” Dizon said.

FDA Advisory 2016-146 warned “the public against the purchase and use of all candles with wicks containing lead, candles in metal containers that contain lead, and wicks sold for candle-making that contain lead as an imminent hazard to the public health.”

“As a lead-cored wick candle burns, some of the lead may vaporize and be released into the air. This airborne lead may be inhaled and may deposit onto floors, furniture and other surfaces in the room where children may be exposed to it,” the advisory said.

Exposure to lead emissions, the FDA warned “can result in increased blood lead levels in unborn babies, babies and young children,” adding that “other toxic effects includes neurological damage, delayed mental and physical development, and attention and learning deficiencies.”

To protect public health and the environment, the EcoWaste Coalition urged the public to observe the following safety precautions when lighting candles for their dearly departed in cemeteries, columbaria and prayer altars:

*Read and follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions on candle use. *Do not light candles with lead metal in the wicks; choose candles with cotton and other non-metal wicks. *Prune candlewicks to ¼ inch before lighting the candle as long wicks can cause irregular burning and dripping. *Use sturdy candle holders that will not turn over, catch fire or shatter when they get too hot, and big enough to capture the wax drips; be sure to place the candle holder on a stable, heat resistant and uncluttered surface. *Burn candles in a well-aerated space to lessen indoor air pollution, but keep the candles away from air currents to avoid fast burning and flare-ups. *Always keep a burning candle in sight, do not leave lighted candles unattended, snuff them out before you leave the room or go to sleep, and make sure they are completely out. *Do not drop matchsticks and other objects into the wax pool. *Keep burning candles away from flammable materials such as paper, books, beddings, curtains, decorations, fabrics, furniture, plastics, etc. *If a candle must burn continuously, ensure that it is placed on a durable candle holder and put it on a ceramic, metal or plastic container filled with water. *Keep burning candles out of reach of children and safe from pets; educate the kids that candles are not things to eat or play with.

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SMALL PRICE TO PAY. A family braves the scorching heat of an afternoon sun as they visit their departed loved ones at the Roman Catholic cemetery in Madapo Hills, Davao City on Tuesday. Lean Daval Jr.

4,000 benefit from ARMM People’s Day in Marawi

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ARANAO evacuees, numbering to some 4,000, were recipients of a day-long medical and relief outreach mission by the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) on Monday in Marawi City, the region’s information office reported.

The program, aptly called ARMM’s Peoples Day, also marked the return of thousands of displaced residents from Barangay Basak Malutlut, the site where the firefight broke out between government forces and the combined terror groups of the Maute and Abu Sayyaf last May 23.

Barangay Basak Malutlut has been cleared by military and police forces from unexploded bombs left behind by terrorists who have been wiped out by government troopers in a battle for

the retaking of the city that lasted for five months.

Various booths from ARMM line agencies have been set up to provide appropriate services to returning Marawi City residents during the event.

A line of Philippine flags raised in poles also proudly fluttered in the air around the City Hall symbolizing the government’s successful campaign against the extremist Maute and Abu Sayyaf groups from May 23 to Oct. 23 this year.

“Despite our current situation, let us remember that a new opportunity can and will always present itself even in times of crisis,” ARMM Gov. Mujiv Hataman told the returning evacuees during a flag-raising ceremony held at the city hall grounds on Monday.

“This is not the time to

blame each other for the things that have happened, but a time for us to work together towards rebuilding and rehabilitation,” Hataman added.

In his message, Marawi City Mayor Majul Gandamra, who expressed joy for the gradual return of his constituents in the locality, reminded everyone that there still much to be done and that unity is an obligation.

“I now ask everybody here to unite, to work and live for peace,” he said.

A symbolic prayer activity also highlighted Monday’s event in the city for its liberation from the Maute and Abu Sayyaf terrorists.

This developed as 12 public schools in Marawi have resumed classes shortly after the liberation of the city from the clasp of the terrorists. The schools included

Sultan Conding Elementary School, Sikap Elementary School, Cabingan Primary School, Banga Elementary School, Datu Tambak Elementary School, Rorogagus Elementary School, Bito Elementary School, Pendolonan Elementary School, Abdulazis Elementary School, Camp Bagong Amai Pakpak Central Elementary School, Sugod Elementary School, and Mipaga Elementary School.

Rehabilitation efforts for schools damaged by the fighting are underway, so as to the psychological and social needs of the students.

The city of Marawi is the capital of Lanao del Sur, a province component of the ARMM. Other component areas of ARMM are the city of Lamitan and the provinces of Maguindanao, Sulu, Tawi-tawi and Basilan. (PNA)

ambassador and Kim, DFA Acting Spokesperson Robespierre Bolivar did not elaborate but said it must likely be about the envoy’s presentation of credentials.

The diplomatic relations between the Philippines and DPRK was established on July 12, 2000.

In September, Manila suspended trade with Pyongyang to comply with a United Nations Security Council resolution adopted on September 5 over its repeated nuclear detonation tests.

Sta. Romana hurdled the powerful Commission on Ap-

pointments in December 2016 as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the People’s Republic of China with concurrent jurisdiction over DPRK and Mongolia.

During his appointment hearing with the CA, he received an overwhelming show of support from the members of the bicameral body.

The CA website also noted that Sta. Romana’s expertise in China has “wowed most of the legislators” questioning his knowledge on foreign relations and policy to China during the committee deliberations. (PNA)

The substitute bill provides for the creation of 50 Regional Trial Judges-at-Large and another 50 Municipal Trial Judges-at-Large. It amends sections of Batas Pambansa (BP) Bilang 129 for this purpose.

Nograles underscored how timely the measure is in the light of President Rodrigo Duterte’s no-nonsense anti-illegal drug campaign, which has led to the arrest of thousands of suspected drug offenders.

Since Duterte assumed the Palace seat on June 30, 2016, some 96,700 drug suspects have been jailed, bared an

Agence France Presse report last September.

“Delaying the resolution of these cases is unfair to the defendant as well as the lawmen who risked their lives in the conduct of anti-drug operations. That’s why the speedy delivery of justice is so important--nobody has a monopoly over it,” explained Nograles.

The salary level of the 100 judges-at-large will be equal to those received by Regional Trial Judges, Metropolitan Trial Judges, Municipal Circuit Trial Judges, and Intermediate Appelate Justices. (House of Representatives)

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HALLOWEEN will always be my favourite holiday -- next to all those paid regular holidays we have in the country, that is.

Personally, I will never get tired of the many make-believe monsters, creepy creatures and gory scenes during Halloween. It’s not just the realm of the unknown that I am always excited for; I also love the many sweet and savoury treats you can create to replicate and elevate your scare level.

This year, with the many available treats on the shelves, I decided to give it a go and create some not-so-scary sweet treats in time for all hallow’s eve. Not only are these easy to create and no need to cook, they are also easy on the budget hence no need to fret. All you need is your imagination and your hands will

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Easiest on the list are these Chocolate Spiders

that never fails to put a smile on anyone’s face.

You can opt to use chocolate coated mallows for a fuller spider.

Arrange biscuits on a tray. Loosen up the top by twisting the biscuit -- this will allow you to stick the legs with ease.

Gather your miniature bread sticks and insert 4 on each side.

Squirt two dots of white chocolate icing on the lower middle portion of the biscuit. Let dry.Squirt a smaller dot on top of the white chocolate icing for the eyeball. Repeat on all biscuits. Let dry.

Serve Fascinated with witchers and sorcerers, I thought of making some Mini Witch Hat and Edible Witch Fingers to make the celebration even spookier.

For the Mini Witch Hat, arrange mini oreos on a tray. You can use other mini cookies or biscuits of your choice.

Using melted chocolate (or prepared icing), dab a bit of chocolate on the chocolate cones. Apply chocolate on the base

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to make a hat.

Stick inverted cone to the m i n i oreos and let dry. You can use g u m my corns for added color and texture.

For the Edible Witch Hands arrange mini biscuits sticks on a tray. I prefer using those uncoated bread sticks.

With melted chocolate, dab wider side of a pumpkin seed with a bit of chocolate. Stick the same on the topmost of the bread stick. Let dry.

You can substitute the use of melted chocolate with any gooey chocolate that will act as a glue to stick the

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For the fingernail, you can draw a fingernail on the bread stick using store bought icing - in black, red or brown.

As much as I love zombies, I also love vampires and their fangs. Imagine getting bitten by a vampire and turning into one -- so

Twilight, right?

Here’s my not so freaky Patched up Vampire Donuts.

Arrange honey glazed donuts on a tray. Or you can buy those sugar coated donuts. If buying coated donuts, make sure it only has one color to highlight the accents of the vampire.

Insert gummy vampire fangs inside the donut hole. You can also use plastic vampire fangs -- just don’t eat them.

Add eyes to the donut.

You can also add blood drippings on the side of the mouth for an added effect. Instead of fangs, you can insert an eyeball on the donut hole and add red veins for an added effect.

For my latest food finds, follow me on Instagram @iamleebai and Facebook @theroyalchefeats. Happy munching, royalistas!

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The Kaayo trunk show THE LOBBY OF THE MARCO POLO DAVAO was again bathed in style as Durianburg’s only 5-star hotel partnered with Kaayo to hold the Kaayo: A Mindanao Fashion and Trunk show last October 26, 2017.

Barely a year old and already making waves in Metro Manila’s fashion circles, Kaayo is the product of bringing together the different tribes of Mindanao and Mindanao’s fashion designers to create blouses, scarves and jackets that showcase the rich cultures Mindanao.

Set up by mother and daughter tandem Mary Ann “Baby” Montemayor and Marga Montemayor-Nograles, Kaayo which in Bisaya means “to go beyond” or “for the good” not only promotes local tribal culture to the world but aims to preserve the local know-how of the tribes by bringing deeper appreciation for the traditional art and craft of

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“We are partnering with Kaayo because we support their advocacy of promoting Mindanaon culture as well as the livelihood program they give to the Bagobo and T’Boli tribes.” said Marco Polo Davao general manager Dottie Würgler-Cronin.

And judging from the warm response and smiles when guests visiting the trunk show get when they saw the bespoke pieces from Kaayo, it may seem that everybody agrees to the design direction and the advocacy it believes in.

Congratulations to a successful marriage of tradition and trend, bringing more attention to the beauty of Mindanao culture.

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USINESSMEN of Davao, mostly leaders of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) lent a hand to Secretary Datu Hj. Abul Khayr Alonto, chairman of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), in inviting investors to come to Mindanao and help in the reconstruction of newly liberated Marawi City.

The occasion was a breakout session of the 43rd Philippine Business Conference and Expo at the Manila Hotel on October 19 when Ambassador Alonto delivered an impassioned opening speech on Mindanao opportunities focusing on Marawi Reconstruction.

Starting with a statement on how important just and lasting peace is to Mindanao, Secretary Alonto said “nobody ever wins in a war.”

“This is a stark realization we have learned--that I have personally learned-from years of armed struggle for the right to self-determination. And this is why we, more than ever, and in spite of all the hardships that we have encountered

– must always strive for a just and lasting solution to attain peace in Mindanao,” said Alonto who in the seventies was the vice chair of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF).

He said Mindanao continues to be blessed with favorable agro-climatic conditions, fertile soils, and a rich biodiversity that makes it ideal for food production and agribusiness development, calling it “our comparative advantage.”

Capt. Ronald C. Go, DCCCII president, acted as moderator of the breakout session, while Edgar Bullecer of the Paglas Group of Companies, Trade and Industry Undersecretary Zenadia Maglaya, Maj. Gen. Restituto Padilla of the Armed Forces

of the Philippines and Go Negosyo’s Gingay Hontiveros-Malvar, adviser and agriprenuership program head for Sulu, Marawi and the ARMM as discussants.

In his short remarks, Bullecer told the participants of the profitable ventures of Paglas Group of Companies in Maguindanao and Lanao as examples of the rewards that investors may reap from putting their capital in the Island.

Usec Maglaya discussed the various government interventions to help investors make impressive returns of investment.

Augustus N. Adis PME, president of PHIVIDEC Inustries Association, also stood up to invite investors to take advantage of incen-

tives offered by PHIVIDEC to investors in its industrial estate in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. He said barely 20 percent of the industrial estate has been occupied since its creation in the mid-90s.

According to Alonto, in order “to strengthen our agricultural production, MinDA has been helping farmers and agribusinessmen organize themselves into associations based on their respective value chains to facilitate technical and administrative support, and comply with government regulations.”

“Also in line with this, our Mindanao Collective Trademark program seeks to assist these associations to comply with internation-

ally-recognized voluntary standards, thereby allowing them to gain access to more international markets, including niche but premium markets in organic food products,” he said.

MinDA’s Mindanao Development Corridors spatial strategy ensures that development is not limited to the existing urban nodes, but is spread out to the countryside through connectivity infrastructure, purposive investments facilitation, and by establishing policies that will attract and enable businesses to thrive, the MinDA head bared.

Under the Mindanao Development Corridors Program being coordinated by MinDA, Alonto said a Joint Planning and Programming

(JPP) mechanism is being forged with relevant key agencies under the infrastructure sector to jointly review, endorse and facilitate inclusion in the national investment program and budget inter-connectivity projects like roads, bridges, ports and airports in Mindanao.

Through the JPP, a total of 35 projects were prioritized and 21 projects were already funded worth PhP17 billion under 2017 GAA of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Among the flagship projects under the Mindanao Development Corridors Program is the construction of the Trans-Mindanao High

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technology initiatives, this new project will enable PLDT to gear up for the emerging ‘Gigabit Society’ where ultra-high-speed connectivity will support a wide range of bandwidth-heavy, low-latency digital applications and internet-of-things (IOT) services,” he added.

Jupiter will boost the PLDT Group’s capability to offer its customers bandwidth-heavy broadband applications that require international access like IP-based data, high definition video content as well as other multimedia and digital services.

“The JUPITER undersea cable project is specifically designed to give data service providers like PLDT the ability to quickly ramp up capacity when needed,” Abelarde said.

A consortium of global companies namely Amazon, Facebook, SoftBank, PCCW Global, NTT Communications has signed the agreement to build and operate the cable system.

For his part, PLDT VP and Head of International Network Gene Sanchez said strengthening undersea cable links to the US and Japan is a priority because the bulk of

internet content and services being accessed by Filipinos are from servers in the US and a material portion of demand for content is served via Japan.

He also noted that the country has extensive economic ties with both the US and Japan which are among the world’s largest economies.

PLDT has been consistently investing heavily in international submarine cables to meet the growing connectivity needs of the country, including the requirements of the country’s business process outsourcing (BPO) industry.

School.

On the second day, October 13, participants went on a curated hop-on, hopoff tour dubbed as the CEBus Learning Tour.

The Cebu Hub featured five local initiatives as concrete examples of how the city is using various aspects of its culture and heritage as tools for sustainable development in light of its hub pillars C.E.B.U. - C for Citizen Engagement, E for Environmental Conservation, B for Business Development and U for Universal Education.

The Citizen Engagement pillar took the participants to Qube Gallery to learn about Kadasig, a crowdfunding effort that aims to sustain and empower local songwriters to continue producing songs in their native language, Bisaya.

The Environmental Conservation pillar led participants to the exhibit of Nature’s Legacy at Montebello Garden Hotel’s glass house, where the company featured their material innovation, Naturecast, a patented material by inventor and speaker, Peter Delantar,

that utilizes agroforestry scrap for decor, furniture, jewelry, and construction materials.

There were two speakers featured for the Business Development pillar, namely multi-awarded furniture designer and manufacturer Kenneth Cobonpue and Raquel Choa, also known as the Philippine’s first natural chocolate sommelier.

The last stop was the Universal Education pillar at the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Office. The foundation hosted a mini-Gabii sa Kabilin, allowing the participants to walk through Fort San Pedro and Casa Gorordo, ending their tour with a tartanilla ride at Parian’s Heritage Monument.

The second day of the event ended at the Cebu Provincial Capitol Banquet Hall with dinner and cultural presentations hosted

by Vice-Governor Agnes Magpale, Provincial Board Member heading Culture and Heritage, Jerome Christian Librando, with the help of Protocol and Events Management Head, Grace Pauli-

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A welcome address by Governor Hilario Davide III was also read during the start of the program.

On its last day, October 14, the Shaper participants from different hubs became speakers and moderators to a series of conferences and synthesis session that tackled different issues on culture and heritage particularly those that deal with tangible and intangible heritage, cultural heritage in urbanization, and cultural heritage in the midst of migration.

Global Shapers Cebu won the bid to host Shape Asia Pacific 2017 last November 2016, following the footsteps of HongKong and Hiroshima hubs which hosted the 2016 and 2015 events consecutively.

The Cebu hub is composed of 16 young, empowered individuals from different fields that have come together to improve the state of their city. The Global Shapers Community is the youth arm of the World Economic Forum. (rmn/ PIA7-Cebu)

Municipality of PANTUKAN LIST OF DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTIES

LOT No.

AREA CLASSIFICATION (Hectares)

TD /ARP/PIN No.

YEARS DELINQUENT

1 CRISTOBAL C. CANDELOSA

KINGKING

2071-A-6-G

0.6204

A/L

079-11-0001-022-37

2001-2017

2 DANILO FUENTES

KINGKING

3(6736 PRT.)

2.2135

A/L

079-11-0001-033-20

2004-2017

3 ERNESTO MAGLASANG

KINGKING

218

0.600

R/L

079-11-0001-046-40

1997-2017

4 JERSON MONTEJO

KINGKING

2-C

0.240

R/L

079-11-0001-039-59

1994-2017

5 JORGEA RAMOS(dec.)

KINGKING

49

0.600

R/L

079-11-0001-047-34

1978-2017

6 MARGARITO HORNIDO

KINGKING

204

0.600

R/L

079-11-0001-046-42

2010-2017

7 MARIA LUISA FUENTES DUMALAG 8 MARIA NENA FUENTES ALBA 9 MARIANO MABUNGA

KINGKING

4(6736 PRT.)

2.2219

A/L

079-11-0001-033-19

2004-2017

KINGKING

1(6736 prt.)

2.2134

A/L

079-11-0001-033-22

2004-2017

KINGKING

7150(352)

2.149

A/L

079-11-0001-016-05

2005-2017

10 NUMERIANO CABALLERO

KINGKING

0.5875

A/L

079-11-0001-040-40

1997-2017

11 ROLAND, ALCHID, MISRIYAH BAGUINSODON 12 ROMUALDO DALAN

MATIAO

6-24(6718 PRT.) 238-L

1.9856

A/L

079-11-0001-043-22

2011-2017

KINGKING

0.473

R/L

079-11-0001-036-60

2005-2017

13 ROSALIA B. CRUZADO

KINGKING

H-17(6708 PRT.) B-5-C-2-A

0.1904

R/L

079-11-0001-039-03

2009-2017

14 SERGIO M. BUHI, JR.

KINGKING

2071-A-6-H

0.6439

A/L

079-11-0001-022-38

2001-2017

15 SIMPLICIO MAGSIPOC

KINGKING

179

0.600

R/L

079-11-0001-044-08

2014-2017

TOTAL

TOTAL

10,161.50 14,062.32 19,817.20 10,354.88 22,788.56 8,624.44 14,100.62 14,061.24 11,986.54 9,906.28 13,253.02 8,667.30 30,687.94 10,556.02 4,202.08 203,229.94

Prepared by:

Certified Correct:

ROLANDO J. ACTUB Acting Assistant Provincial Treasurer

NORA F. CAGAS Provincial Treasurer

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Undas... FROM 3 but even their comrades.”

Padilla cited the example of Capt. Rommel Sandoval, commander of the 11th Scout Ranger Company of the 4th Scout Ranger Battalion, 1st Scout Ranger Regiment, Special Operations Command. “(He) fought with the promise he would not let any of his men die. While on a mission to retake a five-story building, one of his troops got wounded and was trapped in the middle of the crossfire.

Sandoval was determined to rescue the soldier. When he saw an opportunity, without hesitation he went to get the

wounded soldier and bring him to safety but in the process got hit by enemy fire,” he said.

“Until his last breath, Sandoval kept his promise to keep his men alive. Using his body, he covered the soldier from the overwhelming enemy fire, preventing the bullets from further injuring his troop,” he added.

Padilla said Sandoval left behind a wife who was anxiously waiting for a long-overdue vacation abroad with her husband.

“She will instead stand vigil at the Libingan Ng Mga

Bayani this Undas,” he said.

Another soldier who paid the ultimate sacrifice is 2nd Lt. Harold Mark Juan of the Army’s Special Forces Regiment (Airborne), Special Operations Command.

“He already got wounded in action, but chose to return to the main battle area to fight the terrorists. As the Marawi siege neared its end, the fighting remained to be a difficult feat. Juan was killed by sniper fire, leaving his fiancé behind whom he promised to marry once he goes back from Marawi,” Padilla said. (PNA)

air-conditioning system that generates more air flow but less noise, sky lights that let in natural lighting and use if volatile organic compound paint which are less toxic.

The building shall be equipped with state of the art security and safety features for consistent operative solutions for commercial complex. This includes 24/7

security operations complete with mobile patrol for readiness. It is also equipped with a reliable fire detection system and fire alarms. The cinema is equipped with the latest 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos Sound Technology.

Meanwhile, after completing this project LTS is planning to renovate the NCCC Maa next year.

“There are big plans there like expansion and renovation form inside and out, we are going to change the whole thing but in phases so that there will still be a continuous operation,” said Lim. There is also a plan of putting up condo unit at the back of the mall because it is becoming a very strategic location.

Camiguin’s Mts. Timpoong and Hibok-Hibok natural ranges as Asean Heritage Parks, one of the few areas in the Philippines that is recognized as such. The declaration also put Camiguin on the Asean map.

With this recognition, Ro-

mualdo said, it won’t be long for citizens of Asean member-countries to visit Camiguin.

“We will never say no to anyone who would want to come and visit us. Yes, we are now ready for them,” she said, referring to the potential

tourists from the Southeast Asian region.

The governor added that although the whole of Mindanao is still under martial law, tourists still flock to the island for the Lanzones Festival and to enjoy its numerous attractions and amenities. (PNA)

Speed Railway System that will facilitate faster and more efficient transport of people and commodities across the island-region.

Chairman Alonto said the study took into account the intermodal transport linkages including the proposed establishment of monorail systems in urban cities like Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga and General Santos.

One of MinDA’s recommendations is the creation of a Mindanao Railway Corporation to provide strategic guidance and oversight in the implementation, management, and operations of the railway system.

Under the Corridors strategy, we intend to provide interventions that are also responsive to the context and aspirations of the Bangsamoro. While the reconstruction of Marawi is urgent, its long term development should not be a stand-alone initiative, but rather as part of a bigger picture, and integral to a plan called the Bangsamoro Development Corridor.

We will create the necessary infrastructure that will promote and sustain economic activities in the formerly conflict-affected areas of Mindanao—exactly where these are needed the most.

MinDA is also pushing for the Islamic Banking Bill, which will amend the Charter of the Al Amanah Bank and provide a legal framework to fully develop Islamic banking and finance in the country, addressing our desire for greater access to banking and financial services in tune with our beliefs and practices, as well as open opportunities for more investments from global Islamic financial institutions.

MinDA is strongly advocating for the accelerated deployment of renewable energy sources through the Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee, and the implementation of Feed-in Tariff Scheme and Priority Dispatch Protocols for Renewable Energy.

This move is aimed at making Mindanao resilient in the long term to the ad-

verse impact of rate spikes brought about by foreign exchange fluctuations and market volatilities of fossil fuels. Vastly cheaper in terms of generation rate, electricity sourced from renewables will enable us to compete for energy-intensive investments against the heavily-subsidized electricity rates of our ASEAN neighbors.

In line with this, MinDA has supported the establishment of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market in Mindanao, or WESM-Mindanao, to address the peculiarities of the island-region’s power sector where it is not connected to the national grid and distributed by over two dozen electric cooperatives and utilities.

If there is one positive takeaway from the Marawi Siege which started back in May 23, it is the affirmation of Mindanao’s resiliency and grit. We have shown to the country and the world that we can rise amidst adversities—again and again if that’s what it takes, Alonto said. (AMA)

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Under the bill, the use of marijuana to treat debilitating medical conditions would be allowed only for medication purposes.

Proponents of medical cannabis have said that medical anecdotes show that marijuana is capable of easing epileptic seizures, cancer,

multiple sclerosis, pain, and glaucoma.

They are advocating the use of the whole plant to be processed into pharmaceutical grade medical cannabis in finished dosage form, such as cannabis oil extract, tincture, suppositories, capsules, pills, spray, and topicals. (PNA)

cles in the main battle area.

Around 920 Maute Group terrorists were killed in the five-month campaign that started last May 23 when government troops tried to arrest Abu Sayyaf

leader Isnilon Hapilon and his cohorts.

In the fierce fighting that followed, around 165 government troops were killed, including 35 Marine soldiers. (PNA)

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WO of the six inmates who bolted from the Laguna Provincial Jail in Sta. Cruz last Sunday were recaptured in Imus City, Cavite on Tuesday.

The two were identified as Rhandel Valle, facing a murder case; and Rommel Macaraig who is facing a case of car theft and illegal possession of explosives.

Cavite Provincial Director Senior Supt. Willy Segun

said that joint elements of the Cavite Provincial Intelligence Team, Regional Intelligence Unit, Provincial Intelligence Board, Cavite Provincial Police and Imus Police, acting on a tip, have conducted their manhunt operation in Barangay Pasong Buaya 1, Imus City, Cavite which resulted in the arrest of the duo.

They were among the six inmates who escaped from the Laguna Provincial Jail last

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE WITH WAIVER AND / OR RELINQUISHMENT OF RIGHT Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late EMILIO A. CALISAS, SR., who died on August 16, 1979 at Davao City has been the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE WITH WAIVER AND / OR RELINQUISHMENT OF RIGHT executed among his heirs, per Doc. No.217; PageNo.44; Book No.XXIX; Series of 2017, of the NOTARY PUBLIC BANSALAN B. METILLA.

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Sunday morning (Oct. 29).

Manhunt operation is still being conducted against four more escapees identified as Rio Mahilom with a case of illegal possession of firearms; Rayman Raymundo for murder; andTeddy Bucal and Verjust Dizon for illegal drugs.

The six grabbed the .38-caliber service revolver of one of the prison guards, Jail Guard Norberto Mala-

banan, at the main gate and shot him in the face.

Malabanan is recovering from the gunshot wound at the Laguna Medical Center.

The suspects then grabbed an M-16 armalite rifle from another guard and commandeered a Toyota Revo and sped towards Los Banos town where they abandoned it after colliding with another vehicle.

(Roselle Aquino/PNA)

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S a subtle approach to the war against illegal hard drugs, President Rodrigo Duterte proposed the use of a portion of the Fort Ramon Magsaysay military installation to construct the Mega Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (Mega DATRC).

In November of 2016, President Duterte together with philanthropist Huang Rulun inaugurated the PHP1.4-billion, 10-hectare compound designed to house as many as 10,000 residents— mostly surrenderers in the intensified campaign against illegal hard drugs.

In an exclusive interview with PNA, Mega DATRC OIC and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nelson Dancel gave an insight on how the facility meets the day-to-day challenges facing the staff and residents as well.

“First of all, those admitted here are residents or patients.

This is not a prison and the individuals housed here are not in a practical sense, criminals,” Dr. Dancel clarified.

And while treatment in a private facility may cost up to PHP80,000 for a 6-month period, the Mega DATRC is absolutely free of charge. “We even provide most of the basic necessities for the residents— the official shirt that they need to wear in the compound, toiletries, food, counselling and other basic needs. All a resident really needs to bring is himself,” Dr. Dancel said.

To be admitted, a patient or resident needs to fulfil basic requirements: a medical certificate to ensure he is physically capable to perform exercises and other manual tasks; a referral from the local government unit (LGU) or social services; accompanying petitioners or relatives and most importantly, a court order which clears a resident of any criminal cases.

At present, there are 494 residents in the Mega DATRC. This number is divided into groups of 25 with one caseofficer-in-charge, usually with some form of medical background like nursing.

The treatment process is divided into phases. The first phase is the Emotional and Motivational Unit (EMU) where the resident is taught the concept of self-acceptance or the willingness to undergo

rehabilitation and cooperate with the rehabilitation staff.

The second is the Junior phase where the residents are taught self-development which takes an average of 2-months depending on their grasp. Visitation rights are granted to them at this point.

In the Senior phase, residents learn about self-formation where the family is involved in the rehabilitation process. Seniors are also tasked with expediting the activities of the Juniors. It is the Seniors responsibility to see to it that Juniors do not commit violations and guide them through the phase.

Lastly, there is the transitional phase where the residents are gauged according to their performance. Residents are also taught technical skills through the Technological Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) so that they may easily find a source of livelihood after returning to their communities.

“Not only do we reform or treat former drug abusers but we also give them the necessary skill sets to earn a living when they get back to the real world,” Dr. Dancel said.

Treatment before release from the Mega DATRC may take up to 12 months but Dr. Dancel indicated that some residents have been released from the facility as early as the 6th or 8th month since the time they were admitted.

“The shortest time a resident spent here is 6 months and 2 days,” according to Dr. Dancel.

The residents’ day-to-day activities depend on the phase they are currently in but generally, a typical day starts at 5:30 a.m. where residents are required to do the “Army-dozen, a series of physical exercises similar to that given in the Army.

After calisthenics, residents are allowed to deal with personal necessities or bathroom break then breakfast followed by lectures by the case officer. Activities are lined up all throughout the day and at night, residents must write down what they have accomplished each day in the form of a diary.

“Our system is like a school. If a student had back subjects, he has to go over

them and gets left behind of his classmates,” Dr. Dancel explained.

Inside the Mega DATRC, residents are mixed together—Ilocanos, Bisaya, Bicolano and other provinces and there are no solid provincial groups are formed.

“We do not encourage the forming of gangs or clans which is why there is an ethnic diversity to each cluster under a case officer,” Dr. Dancel explained.

For recreation, the Mega DATRC has a basketball and volleyball court, chess boards and musical instruments. Television is a privilege of the seniors for now simply because of budget constraints and a technical difficulty in signal reception due to the facility’s remote location.

Towards the end of a resident’s stay, the case officer faces the Mega DATRC board for a case defense to determine whether a resident is fit for release from the facility and into the care of an LGU-run treatment center.

“It will be less stressful for a person to undergo treatment in a community facility where he will be considered an out-patient and he will get to go home to his family,” Dr. Dancel pointed out.

But like any project associated with the government’s illegal drugs campaign, critics have alleged that manhandling, escapes and solitary confinement have been plaguing the Mega DATRC less than a year since it became operational.

On the matter of escapees, Dr. Dancel explained that it was natural for some residents to feel homesick or worry about their family members, which is why they attempt to escape.

“Residents are not allowed to have visitors until after the first month of their stay here which is why they long to see family members. Sometimes, they are simply bored or confused as to what they should be doing here in the facility,” Dr. Dancel said.

There is no perimeter fence along the Mega DATRC compound and the walls are built low which is why escapes do happen. The compound itself has private security and if an escapee successfully breaks out, the staff will call on the military police securing the

camp.

“The Mega DATRC is not a prison so it is not set up as such. We can only be more vigilant for now because it is really difficult to secure on a 24/7 basis,” Dr. Dancel said.

Although the Mega DATRC is a medical facility, entry to the compound follows strict security protocols. Visitors are searched and items which can be used as weapons, lighters and most especially mobile phones, are restricted.

Dr. Dancel also clarified that “ISO” or isolation is simply the act of segregating erring individuals from the rest of residents. “There are really those who cannot behave so sometimes there are two or three people bunched together in a room. They are isolated but not solitary,” he said.

Physical contact between staff and residents is also strictly prohibited. Even if a violation is severe, a resident merely receives extra physical work like exercises or is asked to clean the compound or fetch water for his mates.

Dr. Dancel is not surprised that some residents may be unruly given their past lifestyles and associations. He explained that only 1 percent of the total number of surrenderers are recommended for admission to the Mega DATRC and these are the severe addiction cases.

But despite the seemingly hopeless predicament of the residents, Dr. Dancel is optimistic that most of these cases can still be reformed, citing the 2 batches that have already been released to the care of community treatment centers.

A total of 100 graduates have been discharged from the Mega DATRC — the first batch with 53 and the second with 47. They will now have to report to their LGUs and have to be monitored for the next 18 months while random drug testing will be performed to ensure that they are consistent with the treatment program.

“We currently face a lot of challenges here at the Mega DATRC especially with the physical structure—the lack of adequate water systems, the need for a perimeter fence and other improvements but we are proud of what we do here.

The Mega Rehab is here to help those who’ve lost their way. We believe there is hope for them,” Dr. Dancel said. (PNA)

How do different countries observe the Halloween?

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AVE you already prepared your costume for the Halloween? Are you in for a trick-or-treat?

Every October 31, Halloween or the eve of the All Saints’ Day, is being observed in different countries. The Philippine News Agency listed what some countries do during this day. * Philippines Most schools and companies hold trick-or-treat events for students and the employees’ kids. Some Filipinos, meanwhile, use their time off to meet with their friends by organizing a Halloween get-together.

Horror films or spooky features are usually showed on television even days before October 31.

* United Kingdom Parties, guising and trick-or-treating are common for British people during Halloween.

Party-goers and hosts usually wear their costumes -- pretending to be ghosts and other scary figures.

According to learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org and timeanddate.com websites, however, Halloween is not a public holiday in the UK. * Korea Ever wondered how the Oppas celebrate the Halloween?

In Seoul, colorful festivities are held during this time of the year. Expect to be entertained with music and dance performances and parades in the streets.

There are also Halloween themed parks and haunted houses geared up in the city for the celebration. The Lotte World is among those which has prepared a Halloween festival for this year.

* China Unlike in Western countries, Halloween is not common in China since Chinese people observe the Hungry Ghost and the Qing Ming festivals.

The Hungry Ghost Festival is like the Halloween in China when Chinese people are said to worship their ancestors.

Based on traditional belief, restless spirits roam the arts during hungry Ghost Festival. Qing Ming Festival, on the other hand, is also called a tomb sweeping day.

Since there are foreigners living in China, expat-oriented bars are said to decorate for the Halloween.

* Mexico Mexicans observe the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), remembering their loved ones.

It is believed that those who already passed away could reunite with their families.

Some Mexicans believe that the heaven’s gate is open on October 31, so kids (angels) can come down to reunite with them. Adult spirits for them, on the other hand, could reunite on November 1.

* France Halloween celebration is not too common in France since some French people think it’s a commercial event when stores are trying to boost sales.

Only few children are said to go on trick-or-treating.

Some grown-ups still hold parties while wearing scary costumes.

Customs and traditions, indeed, may vary in different countries. (PNA) Photos from the net

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PH bet wins 3 golds in Sokor liftfest

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OHOLANO Elien Perez gave the Philippines three gold medals on Sunday at the start of the Asian Cup and Asian Inter-Club Weightlifting Championships in Yanggu County, Gangwon Province, South Korea.

The 18-year-old athlete from Tagbilaran City topped the women’s 53kg category with a total lift of 158kg (71kg snatch and 87kg in clean and jerk) in the competition held at the Yongha Weightlifting Gymnasium.

“I’m so blessed and thankful because the Lord gave me the opportunity to compete in this tournament,” said Perez in an online interview on Monday.

Perez is one of five Filipinos carrying the national colors in the tournament sanctioned by the Asian Weightlifting Federation.

The others are Mary Flor Diaz, Dessa delos Santos, Elreen Ando and Margaret Colonia. The athletes are accompanied by coaches Ramon Solis and Allen Diaz.

Before the South Korea tournament, Perez has competed and won three bronze medals in the Senior, Youth and Junior Asian Championship in Kathmandu, Nepal last July.

She also joined the Summer Universiade hosted by

Chinese Taipei last August but she only finished ninth in the tournament billed as the Olympic Games of student-athletes.

Representing Western Visayas (Region 7), Perez captured three golds in the 53kg category in the Private Schools Athletic Association Sports Foundation, Inc. (PRISAA) National Games at the Zambales Sports Complex last April. She ruled the 48kgs class in the 2016 (South Cotabato) and 2015 (Iloilo).

Perez is a third year Criminology student from University of Bohol. She was introduced to weightlifting at the age of nine by Samuel Alegada, who has won medals for the country when he was a member of the national team.

Perez saw action in Qatar (Asian Youth Championships) and China (qualifying tournament for the Nanjing Youth Olympics) in 2014. Last year, she went to Uzbekistan (Asian Junior Championships) and Japan (Asian Youth and Junior Championships). (PNA)

Nadal assured of year’s top ranking A HOPED-FOR fight to the finish for the year-end number one ranking at next month’s ATP World Tour Finals in London will likely be a coronation for Rafa Nadal, who is virtually guaranteed ending 2017 top of the pile.

Roger Federer’s eighth Swiss Indoors title on Sunday reduced the points gap on the Spaniard to 1,460 points, but his subsequent withdrawal from this week’s Paris Masters means Nadal is poised to finish top for the fourth time in his career.

With 1,500 points available in London for winning the title, having won all three round-robin matches, the 31-year-old Nadal needs to win just one round in Paris to put himself out of reach of the 19-times grand slam champion.

It is a far cry from last year when the year-end ranking was decided in the last match of the season at London’s O2 Arena when Andy Murray beat Novak

Djokovic to seal it.

“My body is asking for a break,” 36-year-old Federer, who beat Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro in Basel to claim his 95th career title, said of his decision to give up the chase of Nadal.

“Basel takes a lot out of me emotionally. I had five matches in six days. I feel sorry and sad for Paris.

“I’d like to be fully fit for London (the World Tour Finals) and for 2018.

“I did think about the ranking, but I’m so far back in the points race that it was almost out of the question.”

Nadal, who shared this year’s grand slam titles with Federer, winning a 10th French Open and third U.S. Open title while the Swiss took the Australian and Wimbledon titles, starts his Paris campaign against either German serve-and-volleyer Mischa Zverev or young South Korean Hyeon Chung.

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EDGEDAVAO DEFENSE. Boston guard Kyrie Irving (11) defends against Dejounte Murray of San Antonio.

Celtics beat Spurs 108-94

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HE injury to free agent Gordon Hayward devastated the Boston Celtics emotionally and threatened to derail their efforts to improve on last year’s Eastern Conference finals appearance.

It took about three games for them to figure things out. ‘’Once that happened, we really didn’t know where we were at as a team,’’ center Al Horford said on Monday night after the Celtics won their fifth straight game, beating the San Antonio Spurs 108-94. ‘’We’ve really come together.’’

Kyrie Irving scored 24 points for the third straight

game, Jaylen Brown added 18 and Horford had 13 rebounds for Boston, which last beat the Spurs in 2011 - a 10-game losing streak.

Irving also had three steals and a blocked shot, and coach Brad Stevens praised his defense. ‘’You can tell he’s getting more comfortable every time he takes the floor,’’ Stevens said.

Boston signed Hayward in the offseason in an attempt to bolster the team that earned the No. 1 seed in the East. But the deal that swapped Irving for Isaiah Thomas signaled a near-complete break with last year’s team.

Then Hayward was injured before the season

was six minutes old, and the Celtics lost their first two games, on back-toback nights.

Since then, they haven’t lost.

And Irving is the biggest reason why. ‘’Things were going rough for him at the beginning of the season. A lot of people doubted him,’’ said guard Terry Rozier, who had 10 of his 12 points in the fourth quarter. ‘’I feel like we all had to adapt to him. It’s worked out pretty well.’’

Reserves Brandon Paul had 18 points and Rudy Gay scored 14 for San Antonio.

It was the first game this season that LaMarcus

Aldridge didn’t lead San Antonio in scoring. He had 11 points.

Boston led 54-49 at halftime and scored 10 of the first 12 points in the third quarter - eight from Irving on a pair of 3-pointers and a layup. The Celtics point guard was 10 for 15 shooting through three quarters, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, before sitting most of the fourth while Boston nursed a double-digit lead. ‘’No different than any other night I’ve seen him play,’’ coach Gregg Popovich said. ‘’He’s a hell of a player. You think that’s going to change? Kyrie does what he does and he does it very well.’’

Lee’s layup with 10:38 left in the third quarter. However, the Nuggets responded by scoring the next 13 points to ignite a 27-2 run and they took their first lead, 73-71, on Wilson Chandler’s free throws with 4:42 left in the third quarter.

The Knicks committed 10 turnovers during that six-minute stretch.

The game was tied 77-77 when Doug McDermott’s 3-pointer put the Knicks back in front for good with 1:09 left in the third.

New York led 84-81 going into the final quarter.

Will Barton brought the Nuggets to within one, 89-88, with 9:50 left in the game.

Hardaway Jr. scored the Knicks’ next 11 points, including three 3-pointers, and Porzingis’ jumper with 5:35 left gave New York a 104-95 lead.

Denver responded by scoring the next seven points and pulling within two on another pair of Chandler free throws with 3:10 remaining.

But, Jarrett Jack hit a long jumper and Lee added two free throws and the Knicks were able to hold on down the stretch.

Jack finished with 10 assists.

Gary Harris scored 18 points, Emmanuel Mudlay had 15 and Barton added 13 for the Nuggets.

Porzingis leads Knicks over Nuggets

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RISTAPS Porzingis scored a career-high 38 points and Kyle O’Quinn added 15 points and 12 rebounds to help the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 116110 on Monday night.

Tim Hardaway Jr. scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter after the Knicks had blown all of their 23-point third-quarter lead.

Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 28 points and Jamal Murray scored 20.

The Knicks had taken their biggest lead of the game, 69-46, on Courtney

TIP-INS: Nuggets: Denver had won the previous five meetings with the Knicks.

New York’s previous win in the series was a 109-93 victory at Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2014.

Knicks: New York’s three-game winning streak is its longest since they won four in a row last season.

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ON TO CHINA Gensan boxer flies to China for fight with former world challenger

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DAM Diu Abdulhamid of the Sanman Gym of Gen. Santos City left for China Sunday Oct. 29 for his fight against former world title challenger Ik Yang in Chongqing.

Abdulhamid (11W-4L, 4KO’s) will try to score a win abroad after suffering losses in Thailand and Russia to Apinan Kongsong and Georgi Chelokhsaev respectively.

The 22 year old Abdulhamid last year had wins against Filipino boxers Eusebio Baluarte, Marjhun Tabamo and Raymond Yanong.

The 32 year old Yang (19W-2L,12KO’s), from Dalian, China, was a familiar face in Macau when Top Rank and Seca were promoting big fights at the Cotai Arena. Two years ago, he

lost in his bid to win the vacant IBF world junior welterweight title when he was outpointed by Argentinian Cesar Cuenca in Macau.

Yang has been inactive for more than a year since he lost by TKO to Australian Leonardo Zappavigna in Las Vegas. Yang has previously held the IBF Pan Pacific and WBO Asia Pacific belts.

Abdulhamid is travelling with Sanman head trainer Romeo Desabille. They will take a connecting flight via Xiamen to Chongqing.

Sanman Promotions CEO Jim Claude Manangquil told philboxing that “Abdulhamid is 100 percent ready and just 2 pounds over the weight limit.”

READY FOR BATTLE. Sanman fighter Adam Diu Abdulhamid with trainer Romeo Desabille.

PCCL ESCANDOR CUP. Heated action between Holy Cross of Davao College Crusaders and Agro Industrial Foundation College Sailors during the finals of the 2017 PCCL Escandor Cup city eliminations at the DCRC Almendras Gym on Monday. Lean Daval Jr.

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