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FEDERALISM ADVOCATES. Senate President Aquilino ‘Koko’ Pimentel III (left) shares a light moment with Presidential spokesperson Secretary Ernie Abella (right) and Centrist Democratic Party of the Philippines (CDP) chairman Lito Monico Lorenzana during the organization’s 8th National Congress held at The Marco Polo Davao on Saturday. Pimentel and Abella were keynote speakers during the event. Lean Daval Jr.

FED ROADMAP Centrist Democratic Party adopts plan to federalize

By JECIA ANNE OPIANA

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HE Centrist Democratic Party of the Philippines adopted the CDP Federalism Parliamentary Roadmap 2016-2028 during their Eighth National Congress held yesterday (Saturday) at Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City.

The CDP Federalism Roadmap is a plan indicating the timeline of activities, the critical processes of transition and preconditions needed to be

put in place in order to achieve a Federal republic by the year 2028.

The CDP Roadmap to Federalism has the following steps: 1) Put in place four preconditions and while revising the 1987 Constitution, 2) Immediate transition into a parliamentary government; and 3) Creation of Autono-

mous Territories leading towards a Federal Republic.

“The CDP Roadmap to Federalism is thus designed to mitigate the shock to the body politic arising from the purging of traditional political practices through the immediate passage of reform laws, now pending in Congress,” said Lito Monico G. Lorenzana, founder and current president of the Centrist Democracy Political

the line of duty.

Duterte issued the assurance in a brief speech that lasted only for four minutes.

The President apologized to the police officers who waited for him for hours.

“Your children will be

assured of education, your spouses will be given employment, that is automatic,” Duterte said. “That is the least I can do for you for doing your duties to your country.”

“By the time I leave the

Institute.

Lorenzana said that the four preconditions that should be put in place are political party reforms, banning of political dynasties, passage of a universal Freedom of Information Law; and electoral reforms.

“These preconditions have a high probability of passage while we have a President en-

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President Duterte assures ARMM cops of full gov’t support

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RESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte assured Friday police officers in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) the government will take care of them or their families if they are injured or killed while in

presidency, I would have invested so many billions for the trust fund for law enforcement personnel,” he added.

“I have nothing but (wants the) best for the po-

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From hobby to business: The story behind Real Confections

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PRRD IN ARMM. President Duterte shows a gesture of respect after delivering his speech during his visit to the Police Regional Office-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PRO-ARMM) Headquarters at Camp BGen Salipada K. Pendatun in Parang, Maguindanao on Friday afternoon. RICHARD MADELO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

ASG members surrender to Joint Task Force Basilan

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INETEEN (19) alleged Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members have surrendered to Joint Task Force Basilan.

The surrenderers include two ASG sub-leaders namely Nur Nassan Lahaman and Mudz-ar Angkun.

Other surrenderers are four members of the ASG sub-group Salappudin who are involved in the seajacking of MV Shuttle tugboat-1 last March 23.

The surrenderers gave up their twelve firearms.

On April 27, four other members of the ASG surrendered to Joint Task Force Sulu.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines says 40 ASG members from Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi have surrendered since President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the “no let up operations” against the Abu Sayyaf Group in January this year.

Piñol leads expedition team to Benham Rise

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GRICULTURE Secretary Emmanuel Piñol and his men arrived at the Benham Rise off the northeast coast on Saturday to begin surveying the resource-rich area.

Piñol, who was accompanied by men from the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, asked technical divers to assess where the Philippines could put up structures.

President Rodrigo Duterte, according to Piñol, has given his blessing for the said expedition.

“Go ahead and discover what could be done to protect the area,” Duterte was quoted

by Piñol in a Facebook post last Apr. 28.

Piñol previously said that the expedition will drop an-

chor in the mostshallow portion of Benham Rise and will set up fish sheds or “Payao.”

The Agriculture chief also talked to a group of fishermen in the area and asked them how they were doing.

Interest in the resource-rich undersea plateau heightened after a Chinese vessel was spotted lingering around the area.

The sighting raised concerns among Filipino officials since Beijing is also contesting Manila’s rights in the South China Sea. Unlike in the South China Sea, Beijing has not contested Manila’s claim to Benham Rise.

The United Nations ruled in 2012 that Benham Rise, off the Philippines’ Pacific coast, was within the country’s extended continental shelf.

Anti-Smoking EO awaits Pres. Duterte signature T

HE Department of Health (DOH) awaits President Rodrigo Duterte’s signature on an executive order (EO) that would prohibit smoking in public areas.

Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial said, she presented during a Cabinet meeting in March the revisions of said executive order.

She is also confident the president will sign the executive order.

“Shall we say there is a process of iteration, betting and comments from all the legal and policy team of the President, so I think it has finished that process and it is

right now on the desk of the President for him to sign very soon,” said Sec. Ubial.

The global adult tobacco survey reveals that one million Filipinos have already stopped smoking, but there still remains over ten million Filipino smokers.

“There are still 15.9 million who are still smoking.

This is still a significant number that can contribute to the tobacco related illnesses it would take years to see a reduction in the outcomes that is the preventable illnesses and deaths due to tobacco use,” she said.

The government believes the full implementation of the

Graphic Health Warning Law in November 2016 has helped in the decline in the number of smokers in the country.

Stephen Orocio has been smoking for more than 20 years now. When before he could consume half a pack of cigarettes daily, now he can limit his consumption to five cigarette sticks a day.

“It’s a big thing. I was able to lessen my smoking. There’s a huge improvement in my smoking habit,” said Orocio.

Allan, a cigarette vendor, has been selling for seven years now. He says he noticed a decline in cigarette consumption of smokers.

Ironically, Allan advises

smokers to think first of their health.

“The Graphic Health Warning Law has a positive effect on customers. Instead of buying a lot of cigarettes, they have lessened it. For me who does not smoke, I am also affected by the smoke. I also get sick sometimes because of that. I advise them to lessen their smoking, and if possible, totally stop it,” said Allan.

The Department of Health says tobacco related diseases might be included in the list of ten primary causes of deaths among Filipinos in 2040 if the government fails to stop the rising number of smokers in the country.

classmate and friend, the late Col. Emilio Escandor. The agency has since expanded operations nationwide.

Gonda said the rebels met no resistance when they told the security guards that they were policemen and were conducting a search based on a court order.

While the rebels were ransacking the office, Gonda said several rebels also conducted a checkpoint outside, flagging down all passing vehicles.

A policeman identified as Police Officer 1 Emilio Traya of the Maramag town police station was among those flagged

down. His service pistol, a Glock 9mm pistol, taken by the rebels.

Gonda said the rebels released Traya unharmed later.

He said the rebels carted away from the DASIA office two AK47 rifles, one M16 rifle, two shotguns and three caliber 38 revolvers.

The rebels fled using the security agency’s vehicles — a Toyota Hilux, two armored vans and two motorcycles.

Gonda said responding policemen found the two armored vans abandoned along the highway in Valencia City.

In FBI uniforms In Davao City, communist rebels who mounted attacks on April 29 also wore uniforms of a government agency to gain entry in one of three locations of the Lorenzo-owned Lapanday Foods that it attacked.

The NPA’s Merardo Arce Command in a statement issued on April 30 by spokesperson Rigoberto Sanchez, said “Red fighters wearing NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) uniforms attacked the box and plastic manufacturing plants of Lapanday Foods Corp. in Brgy.

Mandug.”

Rebels raid security agency in Valencia; seize firearms

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USPECTED communist rebels raided the Valencia City office of a security agency owned by a supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte and carted away several firearms Friday night, police said.

Supt. Lemuel Gonda, spokesperson of the Northern Mindanao Police Regional Office, said at least 15 NPA rebels dressed in police uniforms ransacked the office of the Davao Security & Investigation Agency, Inc. (DASIA) in Purok 17, Hindangon, Valencity city at around 6 p.m. Friday.

DASIA was founded in 1972 by Duterte’s high school

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PDP for ‘uniquely Filipino’ Federalism: Koko

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DVOCATES are pushing for a shift to a “uniquely Filipino” federal system of government considering all conditions in Philippine society.

This was bared by Senate President Aquilino Martin “Koko” Pimentel III when he keynoted yesterday (Saturday) in the Centrist Democratic Party of the Philippines’

Eighth National Congress.

The Senate president said he was elated another political party (CDP) is pushing the shift to federalism aside from the current party he leads, the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban).

“The PDP-Laban was the only party advocating for federalism until the birth and

ARMM tagged as hotbed of drugs and criminality

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RESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte visited the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Police Regional Office (PRO) on Friday where he was briefed on the current security situation in the region.

The President promised the PRO-ARMM that he will provide their needs for them to be able to perform their jobs noting that the region has been the hot bed of illegal drugs and criminality.

He also promised the law enforcers that should they lose their lives in the performance of their duties, government would take care of their families.

Meanwhile, the President also voiced out his concern on the ongoing talks with Moro

rebels. However he insists that the police should still do their duty with or without the success of the peace talks.

“I am talking to the MI pati MN. But apparently you’d notice nag-aagawan sila ng kampo ngayon. So, I am at a loss even. I was very optimistic before but I am a bit pessimistic now kasi si Nur is not keeping his silence. But he talks to me in private. But yung misgivings niya dito sa ibang grupo it used to be MN, tapos the sprouting up of MI, BI at lahat na, it seems to be a cumulative thing. Kaya pati ako, di naman kinabahan pero I am a little bit worried that nothing will come out of it,” said the President.

(I am talking to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front’s

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arrival of CDP. We firmly support federalism and are firmly embedded in the grassroots and are aware of the neglect of the peripheries in favor of the center,” he said. Adding “we are kindred spirits in a struggle for change—change which will fix the country and put an end to the age old problems of the Philippine society.”

Pimentel hopes to have

a discussion with CDP in unifying the parties’ Federalism models.

Senator Koko presented PDP-Laban’s model of Federalism saying that the Philippine society has two faces—the face of progress, economic development and peace and order, and the face of poverty, conflict and having been left behind.

VERBAL TUSSLE. Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte hits back at the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) and told the group to cleanse its rank first by attending to the problem of corrupt journalists.

He said that the two faces are existing because the economic development have been lopsided in favor of the areas closest to the capital since these areas are also the center of power.

“If we do not change structures, the rich regions only become richer and poor regions become poorer because the capital infrastructures are

only concentrated on the rich regions. These regions are the ones that can best take advantage of the economic growth the Philippines has projected to enjoy in the years to come if we do not implement change.”

According to Pimentel, federalism will erase the growing inequality in the income and resources and the oppor-

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The NUJP on Friday criticized Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and Vice Mayor Duterte for threatening broadcaster Dodong Solis. Lean Daval Jr.

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CANDLE-SELLER. A Catholic faithful buys candles from a physically-challenged vendor trying to make a living despite his disability, outside San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City on Saturday. Lean Daval Jr.

DOLE, NAPC lead Labor Day for informal sector workers

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HE Department of Labor and Employment through the Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns (BWSC) and the National Anti-Poverty Commission-Workers in the Informal Sector Council (NAPC-WISC) commemorate the 6th nationwide Workers in the Informal Economy Labor Day on yesterday (Saturday) at SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier in Davao City.

Labor Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III expressed DOLE’s support in promoting the welfare of workers in the informal economy and emphasized the importance of helping them transition from informal to formal economy.

With the theme, “Boses, Pagkilala at Pakikilahok sa Pamamahala Tungo sa

Matatag na Negosyo at Kabuhayan,” BWSC Director Ahmma Charisma Satumba said that the event aims to give due recognition to the economic and social contributions of the workers in the informal economy.

It also aims to orient participants on the scope of informal economy; apprise the sector on the recent developments on the advocacy and activities spearheaded by various government agencies; and identify issues and challenges encountered by informal economy workers at the local level.

Labor Secretary Bello, on behalf of President Duterte, will deliver the keynote message, to be followed by the awarding of DOLE’s Kabuhayan and Tulong Pang-

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Cayetano bill wants single dept for OFWs

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ENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday (May 4) filed Senate Bill No. 1435 calling for the establishment of the Department of Foreign Employment (DOFE), a one-stop umbrella agency that will provide full protection to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families.

Such agency will serve as a channel to address all issues and grievances of our “modern-day heroes,” including the promotion of their full and just employment and the mitigation of social costs back home.

The senator’s initiative came weeks after President Ro-

drigo Duterte announced during his state visit in Saudi Arabia that a department for OFWs is now in the works, but jurisdiction on its creation lies with Congress.

Cayetano pointed out that each year, around two million Filipinos are driven to leave the country due to poverty and joblessness at home. Most of these migrant workers, he lamented, are forced to endure oppressive work conditions at the hands of abusive employers or illegal recruiters.

“Despite the existence of agencies to protect them, OFWs and their families continue to

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Robust economy, more jobs under Duterte: De Ocampo

Agrees with favorable assessment of IMF, WB, ADB

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ORMER Finance secretary Roberto F. De Ocampo said an aggressive infrastructure program and tax reforms during President Duterte’s term will create more jobs and make the Philippine economy stronger than ever.

The former Finance chief during the Ramos administration visited Davao City Friday as guest of honor of the inauguration of the renovated Davao branch and World War II history wall for the 72th anniversary of the Liberation of Davao of the Philippine Veterans Bank.

De Ocampo now serves as chairman of the board and chief operating officer (CEO) of the PVB, the third bank he has served as chairman, the first and second being the De-

velopment Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and the Land Bank of the Philippines.

“I agree with the objective assessment of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the Asian Development Bank that our country is now the strongest economy in the region and will continue to be so next year and in the future,” he told this reporter on the side of the inauguration.

He said the reasons why he agrees that the country will continue to have a robust economy is that the current administration is pursuing an aggressive infrastructure building program and is pushing for tax reforms.

De Ocampo said the twin moves will generate more jobs and attract more domes-

tic and foreign investments.

“We made similar moves during our time and it worked,” the former Finance chief of the Fidel V. Ramos administration said.

He lamented though that lack of follow-through resulted in the country’s being the slowest in infrastructure development in the Asian region.

Next BSP governor On the choice of the next governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, De Ocampo said that the BSP chief should be calm, and discreet in his public statements because what he says will affect everybody.

“He must have thorough knowledge of the economy, including global economy and international economic devel-

opments,” de Ocampo said.

“He must be able to work well with the government, although maintaining his independence all the time,” he added.

Banking sector De Ocampo said the country ‘s banking sector is “quite healthy” but he foresees the pursuit of more strategic partnerships as this is one of the needs of the times.

He also rhapsodized the fact that many Filipino bankers are so good they’re being sought after to work as banking executives by many banks abroad.

It there is any reform needed in the banking industry now, it is to raise banking utilization in the pursuit of economic development, he said. AMA

“With all due respect to the COA and the OSG, the provisions they had cited as bases for calling out the supposed violations committed under the TADECO-BuCor agreement cannot be applied to this case,” Valoria said.

The COA, for one, identified the contract between BuCor and TADECO as leasehold and tenancy agreement governed by Republic Act 1199 when the agreement cannot be classified as such, Valoria said.

“No one would argue that the land where the Davao Penal Colony stands, which is under the BuCor, is a government reservation. Thus, it is inalienable land and cannot be the subject of a lease agreement as stated under RA 1199,” Valoria noted.

Valoria clarified that the contract between BuCor and TADECO is a joint venture agreement (JVA), with the primary purpose of helping the rehabilitation of inmates at the

Davao Prison and Penal Farm (DPPF). “It’s goal of making profits is only secondary to the main goal of inmate rehabilitation.”

He said BuCor and TADECO are prohibited under the Public Land Act (Commonwealth Act 141) from entering into a lease arrangement.

“Moreover, TADECO cannot be identified as a tenant of the BuCor land because it is a juridical entity and not a per-

COA findings not applicable to TADECO-BuCor deal

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HE initial findings of the Commission on Audit (COA) that was partly the basis of the Office of the Solicitor General for issuing a legal opinion against the joint venture agreement between the Bureau of Corrections and the Davao-based Tagum Agricultural Development Company (TADECO) are based on the erroneous application of laws and constitutional provisions, according to TADECO president and CEO Alex Valoria.

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AGUM Agricultural Development Company (Tadeco), now at the center of a political maelstrom, paid the government in 2016 lone a total of PhP438 million in taxes and fees according to an audited financial statement obtained.

The payments, among others, included real property taxes, business permits and fees, withholding tax on compensation, fringe benefits, and regulatory fees.

In financial benefits and assistance, the company, which has a joint venture agreement (JVA) with the Bureau of Corrections in the use of lands under the Davao Prisons and Farm Colony (Dapecol), shelled out PhP1.62 billion over a 12-year period (2004-2016).

In the same item, Tadeco

paid PhP15.4 million for fixed program assistance, PhP3.8 million for infrastructure assistance, PhP2.2 million in other forms of assistance to the BuCor for rehabilitation and other projects, and PhP 1.62 billion for financial benefits.

Under the fixed program assistance for the same period, Tadeco, recognized as the most successful banana plantation venture in the country, paid PhP15.4 million for 13th month benefits, Pamaskong Pambata, joint venture monitoring fund, and land watch.

In infrastructure support, the same company earmarked PhP3.83 million for the development of the Correctional Institute for Women (CIW perimeter fence, Dapecol hospital painting and lighting, boundary arches

installation, and highway signages.

In other forms of assistance, Tadeco invested another PhP2.2 million for bed mattresses and dividers for the Bureau of Pardon and Parole, information and education dissemination (IED), and the joint Dapecol Hospital-Red Cross project.

An interesting aspect in the audited financial statement was the breakdown of employment and wages generated from the 5,308 hectares covered under the JVA, which shows that 9,024 direct jobs have so far produced, while another 10,617 jobs for indirect or ancillary jobs.

Wages paid out for these workers totalled PhP3.2 billion, and overall, the contract benefited 181,546 family members.

GUSAN del Sur Provincial Governor Adolph Edward Plaza has asked cacao industry cluster stakeholders to take a closer look at the province’s model for promoting cacao planting as a tool for poverty alleviation.

Gov. Plaza is referring to the Upland Sustainable Agri-forestry Development

(USAD) program and its mandatory social preparation to ensure that the undertaking will be for the long haul and will result to the enrollees’ sustained economic well-being.

The good governor attended the regional cacao roadmap localization held recently in San Francisco town,

this province.

He opted to hear all the provincial cacao situationer reports first before taking the floor so he can give a message that is grounded on the industry realities and what he believes are workable options that the stakeholders can pursue. (DTI-Agusan del Sur/ PIA-Agusan del Sur)

their guard,” said Dominguez in his speech at the opening of the Host Country Seminar organized by the government of Japan here.

“The 1997 crisis tells us that lax regulation and poor policies could cause a quickly spreading crisis. I trust we will always be in constant conversation, such as this one, to spare our economies the trauma of financial uncertainty,” he said.

The seminar is part of the series of events organized

by Japan as host country of the 50th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This year’s meeting on May 4-7 focuses on the region’s increasing need for infrastruc-

ture as a critical element towards achieving sustainable and inclusive growth.

In his remarks at the seminar, Dominguez noted the old fiscal and corporate practices that plunged Asia into a crisis 20 years ago and the subsequent changes that were made to build up the region’s resilience against financial market volatilities.

Whereas before the region’s major economies maintained fixed foreign exchange (forex) rates, today nearly all countries in Asia have flexible rate regimes that allow market conditions to define currency values to prevent borrowers and lenders from underestimating forex risks, Dominguez

said.

Dominguez noted that before the Asian financial flu struck, corporations were highly leveraged, with balance sheets that had high currency mismatches.

“Today, our economies are better governed, having introduced corporate and financial restructuring measures. Our corporations understand the importance of good governance procedures. They appreciate prudent regulations,” he noted.

He said the massive capital outflows triggered by the 1997 crisis made it necessary for Asia’s economies to gather fiscal resources to shore up

also brings together experts and industry leaders who will provide a series of free mentoring sessions on incorporating innovation in products, business models, operations management, accounting, taxation and other aspects of the business operations.

During the launching, a free Negosyo Seminar with two experienced and successful businessmen and effective mentors were conducted with an estimated 200 participating Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

The mentors were Henry Tenedero and Willy Arcilla.

Tenedero, a Go Negosyo Angelpreneur, former president of the Philippine Marketing Association and president of the Education for All Development Center discussed the topic “Entrepreneurial Mindset and Values Formation” while Arcilla, another Go Negosyo Angelpreneur and a recipient of the Agora Award for Marketing Excellence in Asia-Pacific tackled the “Marketing and Marketing Trends”.

Negosyo Center-Agusan del Sur hosted the two phases of the program composed of the first two modules to be

done during the launch and the subsequent 11 modules for pre-screened mentees.

The latter have met the requirement of business registration and for having been in operation for at least one year.

This batch of mentees all belong to the food sector.

The launch also included the sharing of success stories from Frederico Blanco of F & H Aqua Spring Purified Drinking Water/Info Care Advertising, Rosalina O. Go of Rose Excellence Corporation, and Irenea R. Hitgano of Hillsview Food Products. (DTI-Agusan del Sur/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

USAD model for cacao farmers endorsed

TUNA VENDOR. A fish trader hauls a 20-kilo tuna caught at the Davao Gulf onto a container, ready to be delivered in one of Davao City’s public markets on Saturday. Lean Daval Jr.

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PHL gov’t debt reaches Asia’s efforts to improve corporate governance cited P6.2 trillion in Q1‘17 F

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UTSTANDING liabilities of the Philippine government rose to Php 6.2 trillion at the end of the first quarter of 2017 from yearago’s Php 5.9 trillion.

Data released by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) Friday showed that both the domestic and external debts exhibited increases.

BTr data show that domestic debt as of last March accounted for the bulk at Php 3.967 billion, 1.6 percent higher than year-ago’s Php 3.841 trillion but lower than the February 2017 level of Php 3.985

trillion.

It attributed the monthon-month drop to strengthening of the local currency against the greenback and repayment by the government of its debt.

Issuance of government securities accounted for majority of domestic liabilities at Php 3.966 trillion.

External liabilities as of last March reached Php 2.221 trillion, three percent higher than the Php 2.057 trillion same period in 2016, but lower than the Php 2.222 trillion last February. (PNA)

April inflation stays at 3.4%

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EADLINE inflation remained steady at 3.4 percent in April – with higher food inflation counterbalanced by lower inflation rate of non-food items – and was within the BSP’s forecast range of 3.0-3.8 percent for the month, the central bank reported Friday.

The resulting year-to-date inflation rate of 3.2 percent is also in line with the Government’s target range of 3.0 percent ± 1.0 percentage point for 2017.

Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes certain volatile food and energy items to measure underlying price pressures, rose to 3.0 percent in April from 2.9 percent in the previous month.

By contrast, month-on-month

seasonally-adjusted headline inflation eased to 0.1 percent in April from 0.4 percent in March.

April inflation was unchanged from the previous month as higher food inflation was counterbalanced by the lower inflation rate of non-food items. The increase in food inflation was due mainly to higher prices of some food items including fish, which partly reflected the Lenten season demand.

Meanwhile, non-food inflation went down during the month as higher inflation in communication and transport services were more than offset by the generally lower inflation readings of most major non-food commodity groups.

INANCE Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has cited here the successful efforts

by Asia’s economies over the past two decades to improve corporate governance and develop regional mechanisms to ensure financial stability and avoid a repeat of the economic crisis that buffeted the region in 1997.

With all economies in the region working together in the aftermath of the 1997 crisis to install mechanisms for financial support, Dominguez said the likelihood of a similar financial meltdown in the future has now been reduced.

“That does not mean, however, that our regulatory authorities should let down

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DTI brings‘Mentor ME’program to Agusan Sur

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PROGRAM that aims to help micro and small entrepreneurs to grow and sustain their businesses was recently launched in the province held at Mabe’s Savory Place, this municipality.

The ‘Mentor Me’ Program is one of the components of the Kapatid Program which is an initiative of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE).

The program aims to develop micro and small--scale enterprises through coaching and mentorship. The program

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PHILBEX Davao 2017:

Holcim Davao donated 142 tons of cement for a Habitat for Humanity housing project funded by the Embassy of Brunei for 47 Matigsalug families who lost their homes to Typhoon Pablo (Bopha) in 2012.

Holcim Davao supports Habitat for new Matigsalug homes

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UILDING solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. partnered with non-profit housing organization Habitat for Humanity to support the Embassy of Brunei’s project to build homes for 47 Matigsalug families who lost theirs to Typhoon Pablo (Bopha) in 2012.

Holcim Davao donated 142 tons of cement in March for the houses and community facilities of the beneficiaries. Funded by the Embassy of Brunei and supervised by Habitat Philippines, the project, in Barangay Baganihan in Davao City’s Marilog District was initiated by the Matigsalug-Manobo Tribal People Council of Elders, Inc. and supported by the local government. The project is set to be finished in June.

Holcim Davao Plant Manager Xavier Kennedy said the donation is in line with the company’s commitment to help the country build better and to support noble efforts related to construction, such as that of Habitat.

Habitat Philippines Managing Director and CEO Char-

lie Ayco thanked Holcim for the support that enabled his organization to implement the design that respects the culture of the beneficiaries.

The 25-square meter Matigsalug houses follow the single-detached bamboo-reinforced house design conceptualized by Habitat, and approved by the National Housing Authority, and the Department of Public Works and Highways.

Built on the upland areas of Marilog, the houses are designed to be environment-friendly, disaster-resilient and earthquake resistant. The village’s layout also considered the tribal customs and tradition of the Matigsalug-Manobo Tribe.

Ayco explained that more cement was used in building the foundation of the structures on the sloping terrain, respecting the Matigsalugs’ affinity to nature. He added that Habitat plans to work with the Matigsalug community in developing the village as a tourism site to showcase indigenous culture for the residents’ additional livelihood opportunities.

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N idyllic paradise best known for its lush geography and abundant natural resources, Mindanao, is also known to nestle the country’s largest city and fastest growing economic hub. Despite the unfortunate calamity that had struck the region earlier this year, Mindanao proves to be relentless in its aim towards collective progress.

Particularly, Mindanao’s infrastructure industry is experiencing what experts deem a renaissance period. Equal parts due to the present administration’s aggressive move towards empowering the nation’s infrastructure sector and the recent tragedy that the region is promptly seeking to overcome, Mindanao’s construction and design industry possesses a great amount of potential that yearns to be unlocked.

In its bid to champion inclusive economic growth in the Philippines, Worldbex Services International (WSI), the country’s leading events and expositions organizer gears up to lend a helping hand in uplifting the region’s infra-industry as it

returns with the much-awaited Philippine Building and Construction Exposition Davao or PHILBEX Davao. Now on its third installment, PHILBEX Davao is keen on making a groundbreaking comeback especially as it is set to be co-located with the first-ever Travel and Leisure Expo Davao.

Intended to be a regional counterpart of WORLDBEX, the biggest annual construction trade show in the country, PHILBEX Davao 2017 will be assuming its theme of “Building Bolder Perspectives”. In

doing so, PHILBEX Davao positions itself as the ultimate source and platform for Mindanao’s construction and design community to obtain and share bold new insights and far-reaching perspectives to edify and inspire the industry on an unprecedented scale.

Aside from boasting of the widest array of exhibitors who will all be showcasing the industry’s most innovative range of products and services in the vast field of construction and design, PHILBEX Davao is expected to deliver its biggest

and boldest installment yet with its compelling range of key event highlights.

Out to prove its mettle as the most comprehensive trade show experience for construction and design professionals, PHILBEX Davao’s main features include the Architects Gallery, a venue where top firms shall showcase their most recent design innovations. Presented in partnership with Philippine Institute of Interior Designers – Mindanao Chapter, it is here where

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ARMM economic growth rebounds in 2016: PSA

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HE Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (ARMM) economy rebounded in 2016 after a slower growth was recorded in the previous year. The region’s gross domestic product (GRDP) last year posted positive 0.3% from negative 0.4% in 2015.

These figures were released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), which conducted simultaneously media briefings nationwide to present the country’s and the regions’ 2016 economic performance. GRDP is a tool to monitor the economic performance of the region. It covers the value of goods and services the region produced over a specific period of time.

Abubakar Assad, PSAARMM regional director, explained that a GRDP rebound means economic activity has improved, in this case from the previous year’s level as monitored by the government.

Official data showed that the growth was driven by the services sector, which comprises

38.0% of the region’s economy.

The services sector, also referred to as tertiary sector, covers such businesses as transport, storage, and communication; trade and repair of motor vehicles, personal and household goods; financial intermediation; real estate, renting and similar business activities; public administration and defense; compulsory social sector; utilities; and other services.

The industry sector – or secondary sector – grew 5.7% last year from 5.6% while agriculture, forestry and fishery – or primary sector – contracted to 56.3% from 58.2% in 2015.

“We are happy to announce that with the given data by the PSA, ARMM’s economy rebounded from the adjusted data of negative 0.4% to positive 0.3%, or from negative economic performance to positive economic performance,” Engr. Baintan Ampatuan ARMM’s planning and development office chief said.

It was explained that the

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LOBE Telecom’s #1stWo r l d I n t e r n e t P H bagged the Best Telecommunications Campaign at the 2016 Asia-Pacific Excellence Awards which was created to honor the most outstanding achievements in the field of corporate communications, PR and public affairs.

“In line with our purpose of treating people right to create a Globe of Good, we launched the #1stWorldInternetPH campaign to rally our stakeholders especially the government and policymakers to help the local telecommunications industry in turning this aspiration into reality. We are very honored to receive this award and grateful for the recognition of our effort to allow Filipinos first world internet experience,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Senior Vice

President for Corporate Communications.

As the leading mobile telco in the country, Globe mounted the #1stWorldInternet campaign to seek the cooperation of local government units (LGUs) to hasten the permitting and right of way process to help speed up the development of internet infrastructure in the country. This is in line with the company’s vision of a progressive Philippines empowered by faster internet.

The campaign is premised on difficulties telcos face in securing various permits from LGUs amid rampant bureaucratic red tape. It took public the behind-closed-doors issue and turned a problem into an opportunity for local governments to show vision and leadership. It also took the form of public service announcements

delivered via social media to get constituents to appeal for faster internet to their respective LGUs. The interactive and participatory aspect empowered the general public to raise the issue directly to their LGUs. The campaign complements Globe Telecom’s onground activities where the company directly continues to appeal to LGUs. At the 2016 Regional Competitiveness Summit, a national gathering of local government leaders, Globe requested the LGUs to make internet infrastructure development a top priority for the economic progress of their cities and regions. Likewise, the company worked with the city government of Manila to showcase what was possible when both telco and LGU work towards a common goal. Internet infrastructure upgrade

work in Binondo, Manila (the world’s oldest Chinatown and its first “fiber district”), was accomplished eight times faster than usual.

Collectively, these actions prompted voluntary and enthusiastic cooperation from LGUs and has been helping expedite internet infrastructure development in the country.

The Excellence Awards are hosted by Communication Director, a global magazine for corporate communications and public relations focused in providing real insights into today’s multinational communications. The awards have been celebrating the achievements of communication professionals in the past 10 years with rollouts in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America bringing the celebration to a global level.

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By HENRYLITO D. TACIO

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OVERTY, so goes a popular saying, is no hindrance to success. Nick Mabale Caraquel has proven this! From being a small boy selling banana cue in his hometown in Davao Oriental to one of the finest immigration lawyers in New York City, the boyish looking legal eagle has come a long, long way.

“Poverty is a source of motivation in itself,” he himself admitted. “You can become creative in finding ways to get out of poverty.”

Talking with the fortysomething lawyer is a unique experience. He is honest and as he talks you journey back with him in those days when he was still a little boy growing up in San Isidro.

There were seven siblings in the family and he is the sixth. His father was a barber while his mother was a seamstress. Each member had to work. “I can barely remember spending time with the first three siblings because of age gap and the fact that they too were working students while attending school,” Caraquel recalled. “Everyone had ample share in helping our parents earn a living or support our family at that time.”

He was only six when he started to help the family in making both ends meet. Every day, at 4 o’clock in the morning, his father would wake him up. Although he still wanted to sleep, he had to get up to help his mother prepared for the barbecue vending at the bus terminal.

From their house, he had to walk alone going to the bus terminal to gather used barbecue sticks from the ground and wash them clean because they could not afford to buy a fresh set.

But even then, the family barely made it. When he was in third grade, his parents requested him to quit schooling. He was mad. “I didn’t talk to them for six months but would do everything they asked me to do,” Caraquel said. “I could not understand

the reason why I needed to stop going to school.”

It was from this experience that he learned the value of hard work, determination, and patience. “I get inspiration from my mother,” he pointed out. “She reminded me that education is the only way out of poverty and that material things are not that important.”

She also taught him about leaning on that Someone Up There and to call help from Him. “When things get rough,” she told him, “just kneel down and pray.”

Caraquel believed that to get out of poverty, he had to finish school. “Finishing college was the only way or starting point to get out of poverty,” he pinpointed.

He did finish elementary.

And when he was graduating from high school, the government offered for the first time the State Scholarship Program (SSP) to poor but deserving students to study in private schools. He took the qualifying exams and was awarded as one of the 13 SSP scholars in the country, representing Davao Oriental of Region XI. The scholarship was his ticket to enroll at the Ateneo de Davao University, where he took Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. “I felt like I don’t have to study much with numbers,” he replied when asked why he had chosen the engineering course.

“It’s embedded in my system.”

Another reason: “I thought being an engineer would put me in a better position to financially support my parents and younger sister’s education,” he said, adding that his course choices “were dictated by my state scholarship grant.”

It wasn’t easy but he managed to graduate from college.

“I was so proud of myself that I was able to graduate from a top university in spite of everything; I was the first Ateneo graduate from our barrio,” he said.

After graduation, he

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“When things get rough,” she told him, “just kneel down and pray.”

worked in one of the world’s top food manufacturing companies and was assigned in Cagayan de Oro City. However, his childhood dream of becoming a lawyer beckoned. With the money he saved, he decided to fulfill his dream. He pursued law at the Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan).

“Xavier did not allow me to march because I failed in taxation review,” he recalled. “On the day of my graduation, my parents were in Cagayan de Oro to attend my graduation that didn’t happen. (Instead) we went to Camiguin so I didn’t see my classmates on their toga.”

Caraquel had to fight for his privilege to attend summer class in Manila so he could take the 2003 bar exam, which he passed.

On why he dreamed of becoming a lawyer when he was still a young boy, he shared this thought: “Generally, people looks down on people who were economically challenged.

We have the tendency to judge that they have no hopes especially when you live in the province.”

Caraquel saw that through his mother’s experience. “I cannot forget how my mother tried to encourage me while she herself was hopeless,” he said. “Oftentimes I saw her na nakatingin sa malayo nguni’t wala namang tinatanaw”. I wondered what she was thinking. Was it the hardship, the hopelessness or the treatment of some people around her (as she won’t be able to pay her debt on time).

“That significantly influenced me in dreaming to become a lawyer: to defend my family if someone will mistreat them, to uplift their spirit that we can rise from poverty and to financially support my family,” he explained.

So, when he became a lawyer, it was sort of a celebration not only for himself but for the entire family. He was the first lawyer from the said barrio and it really meant to everyone.

“Prayer is more than verbally filling in some requisition blank,” Billy Graham states. “It’s fellowship with God! It’s communion with the Lord through praising Him, rehearsing His promises, and then sharing our needs.”

Caraquel did a lot of praying when he went to the United States in 2007 to look for better opportunities. Three weeks after his arrival, he asked his friends to pray for him with a specific request. He recalled: “If God has better plans for me in America, the Nestle USA will call my friends’ landline the following Monday at 9 am.” True enough, at 9 in the morning that Monday, the phone rang and the company called. He was hired.

In 2012, Nick took the New York State bar examinations. With only three weeks approved vacation from his work, he concentrated on 13 out of 21 subjects for the 2-day New York bar examinations. The first day was the toughest; it had the NY Bar five essay ques-

tions.

Before he left the hotel, he asked God to give him at least one topic he could focus on. Should that selected topic be one of those that will come out, he assumed that with God’s guidance, he would pass the bar exam. Out of nowhere, someone whispered in his ears to concentrate on libel and defamation.

The 100-multiple choice federal law portion and the first two essay questions were covered in the morning session. The afternoon session started with the third essay question and lo and behold the topic was – hold your breath! – about libel and defamation. It was then that he knew he would pass the bar exam. And he did.

A few months later, Caraquel was in a quandary whether he would stay in the US or be back in the Philippines, although deep inside him, he wanted to stay. Again, he prayed asking that if his plans aligned with His plan for him, he will receive his Ameri-

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HANKS to a brisk industry sector that grew by 16.5 In sum, the 2016 growth rate is higher than the previous percent, Davao Region’s economy grew 9.4 percent year, which posted GRDP growth of 8.2 percent. higher than the national growth average of 6.9 perThe figures translate to contributory factors in attaining cent. inclusive growth. For the record, Davao posted the third That’s the latest figures out from the National Economic highest growth among the other regions next to Eastern ViDevelopment Authority (NEDA) which should put Davao as sayas (12.4%) and Central Luzon at 9.5%. a primary contributor to the country’s growth as measured Factor in the big-ticket infrastructure projects to be impleby the GRDP (Gross Regional Domestic Product). mented in the region next year including the Davao Bypass Consider these: Electricity, Gas, Water Supply (EGWS) Road, Davao Coastal Road and the Davao Food Terminal, and grew by 44.5 percent while industry accelerated at 12.2 per- Davao’s economy is expected to surge higher. cent. Service sector is up 7.5 percent accouting for the biggest Davao’s growth translates to a more balanced economic share of the region’s economic performance at 51.1 percent sphere for the country, and with the possibility of more infollowed by the industry sector at 36.7 percent and the Ag- vestments domestic and foreign flowing in, things are just riculture, Hunting, Forestry, Fishing (AHFF) at 12.2 percent. really looking up now.

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UR system of government, once carefully patterned after the two-party ideology existing in the United States, has, by force of evolution, turned into an artfully-crafted partisanship where it unmercifully spawned three social classes.

These are the oligarchs, the nouveau riche and the poor majority.

The oligarchs are the families that belong to the less than one percent of the population; the A-class who own, control and around whom the wealth of the entire nation revolves; they are the handful who have the biggest stakes in all areas of trade, commerce and economic endeavors – giant multi-billion agri-based export-oriented industries, extensive real estate and mix-use land development, power and energy, oil exploration and mining, stocks, transport (shipping and airlines), car assembly and food manufacturing, media and telecommunications, construction (ports, airports and roads), retail and wholesale sales, merchandising and distribution – name it, these few families

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HE recently concluded housing summit which was held in this city was indeed long overdue. Yet, this basically shows a positive response of the government as introduction and tangible translation of Pres. Duterte’s mission in uplifting the lower middle class and the urban “houseless” by providing them access to decent and affordable housing, and hopes which springs eternal. However, the issues that surfaced during the Summit based on published reports include financial, permits and documentation, legal, and technical concerns are biased for the developers. Broadly, while these issues are not likely to be ignored, these developer-centered issues are not the foremost problems that beset housing sector today.

If only to alleviate the acute shortage of low-cost housing in cities and highly urbanized cities, the policy of the government on balance housing must be revisited and be resolved with celerity since its resolution poses definitive benefit or absolute travesty to solve the housing deficiency issue.

The policy “…developers of proposed subdivision projects shall

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Partisanship and social divisions are into it.

The nouveau riche are the lucky children proverbially born with the silver spoon and heirs of the old, landed rich and the elite – the upper B class slowly but gradually rising to take control of their ancestral families’ business and political empires; they are, at first, learning the ropes, then after, to establish, their own business concepts and political reach with the objective of taking control of bigger responsibilities when the time beckons.

What hurts is that the A and B economic classes create a vicious cycle just between them.

The poor majority need not be defined and described. We already know them – the members of the C, D and E economic classes - those who are left to fend and scratch, like the chickens in a poultry, for such basic concerns such as food (three square meals a day), shelter (socialized housing), clothing, education (tuition fees), decent, steady employment and livelihood, etc.

In our country, there is no strong middle class; alas, I should say, no real middle class, period.

SPECKS OF LIFE Fred C. Lumba During the martial law years, the Marcos dictatorship attempted to dismantle the oligarchy who he (Marcos) believed then was constricting and interfering with his desire to build a strong middle class. He was almost successful to a point. However, due to massive corruption engendered by a clique and cronyism, his idea, however noble, fell flat on his face.

In highly industrialized countries like Germany, UK and France,

the task of nation-building is not dependent on the executive decisions of the prime minister, president or head of government alone.

One leader does not have sole and final authority because it is not too centralized as our unitary system.

In UK, for instance, the decision to exit from the European Union came from the party majority that was ruling the Parliament.

Generally, the voting behavior is governed by party platforms and policies.

Partisanship, political and business-wise, has unfortunately created unwanted layers in our multi-level ethnic society that were vulnerable to the dictates of the few ruling dynasties through their long-entrenched political blocs.

These urban-based groups formed the strong nationally-dominant culture rotating in the center which were pitted against the ethnic minorities in the regions and provinces who stood – helplessly - against the status quo.

Ruthless interest groups have also reared their ugly heads as they assert their existence. They are also partisans who cling to an

ideology – left or right - as they try to seize government attention.

Don’t be afraid. The current situation in the country is not reeling out of control.

There is actually -now - a re-awakening of sorts, if not a renaissance.

The majority who are poor and the twenty percent of those living below the poverty line may be considered themselves partisan because they espouse the same cause or causes.

But unlike some years back when they were held captive by a media-controlled partisan thought that governance was doing well (even when it was not), the poor and their poorest cousins are now more mature in recognizing the serious efforts of the incumbent government to rid Philippine society of crime, criminality and corruption.

Negative partisanship will come to an end.

Watch it happen. A united Philippines within six years is likely achievable. (Email your feedback to fredlumba@yahoo.com.) GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES!

remiss on the compliance of the policy had there been a constructive disclosure to the developers that lands, where the socialized housing project would be located, should be totally free from the any legal complications. Despite the approval and release of the PALC/ DP, the study stated that one of the 32 socialized housing subdivisions remained stalled since the land was under mortgaged and foreclosed by a bank. However, according to official records of CHLURU, the project was already completed. This state of affairs merely suggests that the city government through CHLURU has inadequate evaluation and monitoring systems that would have ensured that the policy on balanced housing is adequately met and accomplished.

Today as it stands, there are three 20% compliance schemes adopted by the developers: the on-site location option where socialized housing is developed side by side with the main subdivision in the host city, the off-site location where the socialized housing is developed within the host city, and the satellite location where the socialized housing is developed in

other cities and municipalities despite the location of its main subdivision in the host city. Unfortunately, the last scheme should be given serious look by local governments if they are serious in providing solution to their urban “houseless” constituents.

The city government should mitigate the adverse effects of satellite location mode through local ordinances to effect an inclusive growth in the provision of housing units that benefits the urban poor. And finally, dis-acknowledge the compliance projects with prior arrangements with NHA. The common practice of some private developers to outsmart the city government by the inclusion of their prior arrangement to develop a socialized housing with the National Housing Authority defeats the provisions of UDHA and should not be acknowledged by the city government as compliance project.

This factual and absurd defiance of the operational scope of the policy on housing compliance suggests that the city government of Davao should be more perceptive in the application for balanced housing policy by developers.

Housing conundrum

be required to develop an area for socialized housing at least 20% of the total subdivision area or total subdivision project cost, at the option of the developer within the same city or municipality, whenever feasible…” (Sec. 18, Art. 5 of R.A. 7279), is operationally confusing.

The ambiguity of the law has left Davao city washed up to partially meet its housing requirement for its “houseless” constituents. For example, according to one study, the city would have had benefited some 2,272 socialized housing units from 1992 to 1998 had the developers located their respective socialized housing component anywhere in Davao being the host city of the main subdivision. Unfortunately, the city has lost 15% of the total number of units since the developers opted to comply with the 20% allocation for the socialized housing to other locations such as Panabo and General Santos City.

Moreover, the intentional deviations of some developers to abuse the balance housing policy have been rampant. Of the 1,921 units or 85% of the total socialized housing units benefiting the city’s

URBAN STREET GAZER

Dario G. Pampanga, PhD homeless poor in the same 7-year period, 514 units or 27% has already been approved under the socialized housing project in joint venture with the National Housing Authority prior the developers’ application for socialized housing in the city. Thus, Davao City has measly benefited 1,407 units or 62% of the total 2,272 units which can be accredited to be within the framework of the policy.

The city could not have been

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dowed with tremendous political capital and have the political will to act decisively.”

In step 2, Lorenzana’s proposal states that the legislative and the executive powers are fused in a unicameral parliament; and the “Head of the Government” is the Prime Minister with his cabinet recruited from among the members of the parliament; while the President is the “Head of State” with mostly ceremonial powers; elected from among the members of the Parliament.

In step 3, provinces and

highly urbanized component cities are allowed to evolve first to an autonomous territory. “If a referendum is passed, within a year, Parliament must enact an organic law defining the autonomous territory’s land area, powers, obligations and sources of revenues. If 3/5 (60%) of the provinces and component cities of the Philippines become autonomous territories, then the Federal Republic of the Philippines is created.”

Furthermore, Lorenzana said that only an alert and

knowledgeable citizenry can compel the achievement of this goal. The people still need massive political education over the Philippines and this can only be achieved “when all like-minded political parties and individuals will turn their backs on differences and march forward in a single rhythm.”

Lorenzana hopes that President Duterte will consider the roadmap since pushing through a federal government is part of the president’s plan during his governance.

lice,” he said, adding that he also wants the police to be fully equipped in fighting terrorists in Mindanao.

Duterte faced the police officers after the ceremonial

distribution of certificates of completion to 76 police personnel who finished a motorcycle riding course.

During the closed-door meeting, Duterte was briefed

by police and military officials in the ARMM on the gains of anti-terrorist and anti-drug operations. Duterte and his party left here at around 5:45 p.m. (EOF/PNA)

hanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) assistance to beneficiaries.

A validation and consultation workshop is scheduled to be led by NAPC-WISC. The workshop aims to identify the root causes of informality in economic units and its workers, thereby helping the government in addressing the root causes of informality.

Undersecretary Joel B. Maglunsod will also present the DOLE’s accomplishments and

plans for transitioning workers from the informal econ-

omy to the formal economy.

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‘TAKSI’. Badjao boys spend their morning playing “taksi”, a locally known money game usually played by the children, at their community in Isla Verde, Davao City on Saturday. Lean Daval Jr.

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tunities that divide the Philippine Society. Pathways and institutions to the “neglected areas” should be built to catch up with the more affluent ones.

“Federalism provides a system wherein national unity is maintained and at the same time, protecting the diversity of the Philippine society,” said Senator Pimentel.

Senator Koko said that Federalism hopes to achieve the following 1) involvement of the regions in national decision-making 2) acceleration of economic development of the regions 3) achievement of peace in Mindanao and 4) allowing the preservation of the language of the different ethno-linguistic groups of the country.

But then, all these plans will not be realized if the Filipinos would not act as a nation, according to Pimentel.

“The bible says, a society without a vision shall perish.

Fortunately, PDP-Laban has a vision for the society. So it is true all of these changes,

especially through Federalism that we hope to achieve a Philippine society that is just and fair, which is peaceful and democratic.”

Federalism, a government that President Duterte has been campaigning for, will have two constitutionally established governments, the federal and state or regional governments, which means a change in the current executive and legislative setups of.

In PDP-Laban’s federal government model, a president will be elected and would function as the head of state. The president will be the only elected public official and would take charge of the national defense and foreign affairs of the country. A prime minister will be selected to be the one to run the government, and take care of domestic and economic matters.

PDP-Laban has been campaigning for Federalism since its establishment in 1982, under its founding leader, Aquilino Pimentel Jr.

face numerous problems and challenges such as illegal recruitment; employer abuse; inadequate benefits; inefficient and ineffective delivery of services; and the lack of representation in the agencies that are supposed to protect and promote their rights,” he said.

“Hence, there is a pressing need to prioritize the creation of an agency that would manage, harmonize, and strengthen ex-

isting policies and programs to address the needs of foreign Filipino employment,” he further stressed.

The proposed department, which will be headed by a person with a rank of Cabinet Secretary, shall be the primary policy, programming, coordinating, and administrative entity of the executive branch, providing assistance to OFWs in the field of overseas labor and employment.

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The NPA said two of their comrades were killed in the attack on the firm’s cattle ranch and banana plantation in Barangay Pangyan in Calinan.

In the attack on the box and plastic plants of Lapanday in Barangay Mandug, a security guard was injured while a fish vendor who was passing when an improvised explosive device went off, was injured, fell into a coma and died in the hospital on May 4.

(Froilan O. Gallardo / MindaNews)

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(MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) but apparently, you’d notice they are battling over camp ownership. So I am at a loss even.

I was very optimistic before but I am a bit pessimistic now because MNLF chairman Nur Misuari is not keeping his silence but he talks to me in pri-

vate. But his misgivings here with other groups, it used to be MNLF then sprouting up of MILF, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and all — it seems to be a cumulative thing. That’s why even me not that I’m nervous, but I am a little bit worried that nothing will come out of it.)

productivity and spur growth, which, in the process, made them fully appreciate the importance of maintaining fiscal deficit ceilings, limits to their respective debt-to-GDP ratios and a diversified tax base.

The crisis also made Asia more prudent in regulating banks and supervising corporations, Dominguez said.

“We introduced risk-based approaches to regulation and supervision. Our banks have learned to be efficient under a more stringent regulatory regime that raises loan-to-value ratios, increased risk weights, reserve and capital requirements,” he said.

“Before the crisis broke out, we were all complacent in the way we did things. We were all surprised when the

financial meltdown happened.

It hit our economies like a wayward typhoon, punishing companies that underestimated exchange risks and penalizing governments that mistook stable currencies as a measure of the economy’s strength,” Dominguez pointed out.

“The crisis was a misfortune. But from it we drew strength. In the twenty years that followed, the economies of this part of the world instituted important reforms that built up resiliency against financial market volatilities,” he added.

On top of adopting more prudent practices, Dominguez said countries in Southeast Asia have also come up with mechanisms for improved cooperation to assure financial stability.

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Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular service on the route: TIBUNGCO VIA R. CASTILLO and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on June 8, 2017. In the petition filed on April 21, 2017, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of an AIRCONDITIONED TAXI service on the route: WITHIN DAVAO CITY to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on October 20, 2017.

In the petition filed on April 25, 2017, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

At least, TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao

At least, TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on MAY 24, 2017 at 9:10 a.m. at this office at the above address.

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

WITNESS the Atty. TERESITA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEZ , Regional Director, this 24th day of April 2017 at Davao City.

Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR Attorney IV

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on MAY 22, 2017 at 09:10 a.m. at this office at the above address.

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

WITNESS the Atty. TERESITA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEZ, Regional Director, this 26th day of April 2017 at Davao City.

Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR Attorney IV

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‘Disneyland’ birthday party for indigent children goes global

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WELVE years ago, a good man brought around 15 children to a world-famous theme park, all-expense-paid. “The joy on their faces cannot be bought. It struck a chord within me and gave me the idea that if only I can bring Disneyland to the Philippines even for a day and let poor Filipino children experience how it’s like to spend a day in a theme park, I could make thousands of wishes come true,” reveals Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, founding president of the Children’s Joy Foundation, Inc. and the man behind the ACQ-International Children’s Day (formerly National Children’s Day), or a day when destitute children get to celebrate their adopted birthday.

On April 25, Quiboloy once again opened his 18-ha compound in Davao City to 60,000 children from different welfare groups, shelters, orphanages and indigent communities all over Mindanao, to enjoy a theme park he calls “Sonshine Land.”

Apparently, this theme park has been opening 1x a year for the past 12 years to celebrate Pastor Quiboloy’s birthday, but he has given the day to indigent children as their very own birthday celebration. This year’s theme is

“All we need is love!”

Quiboloy’s Sonshine Land has all the elements of a trueblue theme park without the exorbitant entrance fee.

It has a parade of real princesses and superheroes, a carnival, a movie house, rides, plenty of games, unlimited food in huge tents, candies and sweet treats in bulging loot bags, a theater show—all for free! And at the end of the day, a gigantic birthday cake for all!

This year, what Pastor Apollo Quiboloy used to call as ACQ National Children’s Day becomes International Children’s Day (ACQ-ICD) as he expands his reaches to more countries abroad like Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, Panama, Cambodia, Ukraine, Kuwait and Nigeria.

Pastor Quiboloy emphasized in his birthday speech the importance of embracing those who are need and spreading love to all people, “Today, I am bringing down to the level of those who are in poverty line the good things that only the rich can enjoy, like having a theme park experience and enjoying a day of fun such as this. ” he spoke before thousands of well-wishers.

Quiboloy, also the Executive Pastor of the worldwide Kingdom of Jesus Christ says that growing up in extreme poverty made him promise that if the Lord blesses him, he would never forget the poor, especially the children.

“I wanted every Filipino child to have a memory of being loved and cared for, and (for them to know) what it is like to celebrate a birthday,” he says, “so that when these children grow up, they will have that beautiful memory of goodness in their heart.”

Pastor Quiboloy firmly believes that this single joyful and unforgettable experience can change a child’s life.

He replicates this experience for thousands more children simultaneously in 20 other major cities in the Philippines, around Asia, the Middle East, North America,

Europe and as far as Africa.

One of the most eyecatching details was his huge birthday cake, which can actually be an entry to the Guinness World Records. But Pastor Quiboloy doesn’t want that kind of publicity, he said. The cake was for the children.

And for the thousands of children who look forward to the 25th of April every year, summer brings the merriest birthday party ever, where everything is free and unlimited, and where love knows no bounds, after all, the pastor believes that in order to change the world, we have to plant the seeds of kindness, goodness and love in every child who will one day grow up an repeat the same cycle of giving and loving, just as he has experienced in his life. Thus, Pastor Quiboloy believes that indeed, love is all we need.

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THERE IS ALWAYS THAT MOMENT OF REALIZATION FOR BUSINESS OWNERS in terms of going full time with their hobbies. True, the transition from small time (online even) to operating a physical shop is not an easy walk in the park. It takes more than just passion -- it too takes guts, patience and perseverance in order to turn a hobby into something profitable.

Davao’s sweetest online shop, Real Confections, did just that. Hobbyist turned full time Baker turned Businessman Chieb Rechie Elizalde, together with friends and business partners, Hja. Adawiya B. Habil and Datu Rejemil P. Mahadali,Al-hajj, knows of the hard work that took place behind the glitz and glamour of Davao’s newest cakes and pastry shop.

That opening a sweet shop brought challenges, late nights and satisfaction for the entrepreneurs.

April 28, 2017, the wait is finally over! Welcoming family, friends and long time sweet lovers, Real Confections opened its door to the public. Intricately designed, Real Confections brings the lavishly bourgeois interiors of Europe in the city. From all corners, you’d be treated to some of the most beautifully crafted home accessories and ornaments that speaks well of the cakes and pastries on their menu.

Real Confections is not just about their sweet offerings. They too have a number of short orders that you can munch on any time of any day. Aside from their baked goodies, you must try their hot or cold beverages that

pairs well with their pastries.

On their menu: Mocha Cappuccino, Matcha, Spaghetti Bolognese, Sardine Pesto pasta, Carbonara, Brownie ala Mode and gooey Revel Bar. Also try their Banana Walnut, Red Velvet, Dark Chocolate Cheesecake and Ensaimada to name a few.

So, for your next sweet cravings, drop by Real Confections and be treated like a true Royalty while tasting the best cakes and pastries in town. Want something to take home with you? Choose from the wide selection of freshly baked goodies and you’ll never be craving again.

Again, congratulations, Real Confections!

Real Confections is located at Asaje Bldg., Door 4, fronting Stockbridge (formerly Tumble Tots), Mabini street, Davao City

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During his quick visit, Marco Polo’s culinary team lead by Executive Chef Alex Destriza was commissioned to serve the inflight meal of Indonesia One for the Indonesian delegates including President Widodo. The culinary team prepared halal lunch which included Filipino signature item Chicken Adobo.

“It’s a milestone for our culinary team to serve an in-flight meal and truly an honour to serve it to another head of state”, shares General Manager Dottie Wurgler-Cronin who personally attended the preparation and delivery of the meals to Indonesia One. “Despite the challenge that our hotel has never catered an aircraft meal, we have taken it as an opportunity for our team to provide a brand of hospitality of that is truly a Marco Polo way”, adds GM Dottir.

Marco Polo Davao is one of the three hotel establishments in Davao City granted with Halal Certification. In January 2017, Marco Polo Davao hosted Japanese Prime Minister Abe, the first head of state who visited Davao City.

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son capable of performing the actual cultivation of the land which is essential in a leasehold and tenancy agreement,” Valoria noted.

Valoria also said that under both the 1935 and 1973 Constitutions, no prohibition exists barring the government from entering into joint venture arrangements involving inalienable lands like the DPPF. “In fact, under the 1987 Philippine Constitution, there is now an express provision allowing joint venture arrangement involving exploration, development, and utilization of natural resources. Natural resources include inalienable public lands like the Davao penal farm,” Valoria said.

Valoria said another COA finding based on an erroneous legal interpretation is its claim that the JVA violates the Constitution because the BuCor allowed TADECO to develop 5,308 hectares of the penal farm, which in excess of the 1,000 hectare limit stated under Section 3, Article XII of the 1987 Constitution.

Under Section 88 of the Public Land Act, the land developed by TADECO inside the Davao penal farm is considered an “inalienable public land,” thus, the constitutional provision cited by COA does not apply because it pertains to “alienable lands of the public domain.”

“The 1,000-hectare limit

would not apply because the 2003 BuCor-Tadeco agreement is a joint venture agreement and not a lease agreement. As I have pointed out, joint venture agreements for the exploration, development and exploitation of natural resources is expressly allowed under the 1987 Constitution,” Valoria said.

Valoria said the JVA between the BuCor and TADECO has always been open to scrutiny as this is a matter of public record.

The JVA was even presented before the Committee on Agrarian Reform during the 15thCongress when lawmakers considered the renewal of the agreement, he said.

The BuCor has also recognized TADECO’s invaluable contributions to its inmates’ rehabilitation program, which was cited in the Bureau’s 2013 yearend list of accomplishments.

“For BuCor’s Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with Tagum Agricultural Development Company Inc. (TADECO) alone, at least 800 inmates at the Davao Prison and Penal Farm have received expert training and receive an average stipend of P7,664 per month for each inmate-farm worker. Many inmates who had already completed their sentence and released have been re-hired by TADECO,” BuCor’s 2013 Accomplishment Report read.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late ULYSSES L. ASISTIDO has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT executed among his heirs, per Doc. No.455; Page No.91; Book No. 120; Series of 2017, of the NOTARY PUBLIC SALVADOR M. BIJIS 4/24 ,5/1,8

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Callamard sees potential in DDB’s proposed strategy vs. illegal drugs U

NITED Nations special rapporteur on summary killings, Dr. Agnes Callamard, on Saturday expressed hope that the Philippines would adopt a balanced strategy in its approach to the drug problem, saying she sees potential in the proposal of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB).

On the second day of the forum “Drug Issues, Different Perspectives” held at the GT Toyota Center Auditorium at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman in Quezon City, Callamard said the proposed “balanced” approach of DDB chairman Benjamin Reyes in combating illegal drugs provides an alternative to the current hardline policy of the gov-

ernment. ”I have to say the strategy presentation yesterday from the chair of the narcotic group (Reyes) did give me hope because it is a balanced strategy that he offered. It is not in place.

It is not implemented. But I think the plan for the future that he wants to discuss with the government is a plan that he really based on the lessons all around the world,” she told reporters in a chance interview.

Callamard further said Reyes’ proposal is an integrated and holistic approach that places “a lot of emphasis” on health, justice, and other preventive measures.

Reyes, during the first day of the forum on Friday, pro-

posed an “evidence-based and culturally appropriate, comprehensive and balanced approach, (that is) inter-sectoral and participatory”.

The UN special rapporteur said she plans to invite the DDB to meet with civil society groups to strengthen its proposal.

“I will certainly invite the government to listen carefully to what the narcotic group shares and has to say along with what civil society has to say, so that we can move forward in a way that will put an end to the killings and certainly address the real issue that the government is seeking to address,” she said.

Callamard however reiterated that she is in the country only for the two-day policy fo-

rum on drug issues at the invitation of UP. “There is nothing about my visit that is official. I came here for the academic conference,” she said.

The special rapporteur also stressed that the forum’s focus is not her visit, but the lessons to be learned from the experiences of other countries in their approach to the drug problem.

“We are here in the spirit of dialogue. We are here in the spirit of opening avenues of communications and sharing information. I have been repeatedly told that you don’t have an alternative. Of course we have an alternative. This is what policy reform is all about,” she said.

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attendees can expect to find an inspiring display of creative genius by the city’s most renowned designers over at the Interior Designers Gallery.

Echoing WSI’s proclivity for innovation, WORLDBEX Lab – an exhibit that serves to showcase the most outstanding construction innovations in the country – will also be headlining this year’s PHILBEX Davao. Following the successful launch of the first-ever Projeto Furniture Design Competition in PHILBEX Cebu, the 2nd edition of Projeto gathered the Mindanao’s

top aspiring talents to showcase their design prowess.

And it is during a ceremony at this year’s PHILBEX Davao where the winners will be announced.

Furthermore, as PHILBEX Davao envisions to foster the free-flowing exchange of timely and relevant industry knowledge, not to be missed at the four-day expo are the PHILBEX Davao Seminars and the mini talk show which will be co-presented with the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers.

Beyond boosting the re-

gion’s aim towards recovery and advancement, PHILBEX Davao ultimately aims to provide hope and opportunities for the region to start anew – a stark reminder that indeed, “Life is Here” in Mindanao.

More than ever, Mindanao is at the cusp of growth. And with the return of PHILBEX Davao for its third edition and the first-ever TLEX Davao, WSI hopes to unite the region by way of cultivating the evolution of its various industries; specifically, in areas of building and construction, interior design and architecture, as well

as tourism and hospitality.

From construction and design professionals as well as students to home owners and design enthusiasts, everyone is invited to take part in the biggest construction trade event in the region. Happening on May 11 to 14, from 11am to 7pm, at SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier, PHILBEX Davao 2017 offers free admission for all. For more information, go to www.worldbex.com or follow Worldbex Services International on Facebook and @worldbex on Instagram.

can citizenship notification on or before April 2 (Thursday).

And, yes, it happened as what he had requested.

“All my life,” he says now, “I am guided by prayers in every major decision I make. It’s a trait I learned from my mother. I always ask for God’s sign to give me confidence that the decisions I make are aligned with His.” Today, Atty. Caraquel is one of the finest immigration lawyers in New York. “I focus on immigration law because

it’s my passion to help other people and immigration is an area where I can greatly demonstrate that,” he said.

Another reason: he personally experienced going through the process. On his first time to be in the US, he was held for two hours in Seattle, Washington. “The officers thought I will become undocumented,” he said. “That experience made me more confident in advising my clients what not to do when entering the US on a tourist visa.”

Eventually, however, he will expand his law practice in the future. “For now, I just want to concentrate on immigration and potentially family law,” he said and explained that as an immigration lawyer, he helps people come, stay and live in the US. He can also help find legal options to regain or maintain their lawful status in the US. Now, going back to poverty. “Do not look at poverty as a reason or excuse to stop dreaming big then work

hard to make those dreams a reality,” he said with confidence. “I know it is not easy; there are times that you will feel like giving up. When that time comes, seek for something or talk to someone who inspires you, when the burden gets tougher kneel down and pray. Rest if you may but don’t give up. Chase that dream and have faith!”

Atty. Nick Mabale Caraquel, please take a bow! (Photos courtesy of Atty. Nick M. Caraquel)

main reason why the recovery has been slow is because agriculture sector’s contribution to the region’s economy went down, or 56.3% last year from 58.2% in 2015.

ARMM remains an agriculture-based economy and output has been affected perennially by extreme weather conditions such as drought and flooding, along with displacements of farmers caused by armed conflicts and calamities.

Atty. Laisa Alamia, ARMM’s Executive Secretary, noted that new investment in telecommunications is expected this year, which will contribute further to the region’s output in the services sector and should

generate new jobs.

She added that the regional line agencies, as well as the local government units, should help in the proper accounting of services, products and projects in the region to achieve an accurate monitoring of economic activities in line with the objective of reducing poverty incidence.

“Yes tumaas ang GRDP ng ARMM in 2016, but that doesn’t mean that we are already contented. It doesn’t mean na na-achieve na natin ‘yungtarget natin, if we follow our regional development plan in the past five years, in the coming six years 2022, meron tayong mga targets – targets on reducing the

poverty incidence level,” Atty.

Alamia said.

She reiterated the impact of positive economic growth to poverty reduction. The ARMM government has implemented various anti-poverty programs in the region, namely Health, Education, Livelihood, Peace and Governance and Synergy, or ARMM-HELPS; Bangsamoro Regional Inclusive Development for Growth and Empowerment, or BRIDGE; and Humanitarian and Development Assistance Program, or HDAP. With the bulk of projects in the region, Atty. Alamia reiterated that the region’s economy will continuously grow in the succeeding years. (Bureau of Public Information)

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Matina Enclaves condo 1 now 95.5% complete

By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO njb@edgedavao.net

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S they say, time flies for those who have something to look forward to.

Yes, it’s pretty much showing up really close now, the anticipation is just feverish.

Homebuyers at the Matina Enclaves’ first condominium building are just about a few sleeps away from their dream abode.

The much-anticipated turnover of the Matina Enclaves’ Building B of The Residences, the prime property’s condominium sector could be anytime soon as latest construction update has reached 95.5 percent completion.

There is no formal announcement yet as to the exact date of turnover sometime in June this year but this early the anticipation is building up.

“We are all just too excited. It’s fast shaping up,” said project head Gerald Kent Garces who has seen the project rise from the ground on Day One and now only the finishing touches are left before the key turnover.

As of end of April, Building B is already at 95.5% in terms of actual physical condition.

Final finishes of units, the Atrium (Community Common Area) are ongoing development.

The second condominiREPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT um building is also placed at 11TH JUDICIAL REGION 29% overall accomplishment OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF including the two Floor ParkDAVAO CITY ing Area and ongoing ConSILANGAN MULTI-PURPOSE crete Foundation on the third COOPERATIVE (SMPC) Floor (Residential Floor).

Mortgagee, EJF-REM CASE NO. 16,254-17 -versusFour other fully sold conLEAH C. MATUTINO, married to dominium buildings of the JUANITO F. MATUTINO, JR., initial venture of homegrown Mortgagor/s. developer Escandor Develx - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - x opment Corporation (EsdevNOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE co) are set for construction.

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as Future residents of the amended, filed by the above-mentioned mortgagee against the mortgagor/s sprawling complex will be LEAH C. MATUTINO married to JUANITO F. MATUTINO, JR., both of waking up with the majestic legal age, Filipinos and residents of Block 7, Lot 19 ,Emerald Street, Doña Rosa Phase II Subdivision Lizada, Toril, Davao City the mortgagors view of the picturesque Mt. stand indebted to Silangan Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SPMC) for the Apo virtually framed on their sum of SIX HUNDRED SIXTY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THREE windows.

PESOS and EIGHTY CENTAVOS (Php 662,103.80) Philippine Currency, representing principal interests and other charges plus other legal Matina Enclaves, built expenses incident to foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV with an environment-friendof Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on June 8, ly mindset, is a virtual patch 2017 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City to the highest bidder for CASH or MANAGER’S of nature where a communiCHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property mentioned ty thrives amidst a metropoland described below together with all the improvements thereon, to wit: itan setting.

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 146-2014075558 A few steps away is the Davao City Golf Club, a vast “A parcel of land (Lot 6, Blk. 7, of the. Plan Psd- 11-036238, being ground of lush greenery for a portion of Lot 163-B, PSD-4665), situated in the Barangay Daliao, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao, xxx Containing an area of ONE one enamoured with the HUNDRED FIFTY (150) SQUARE METERS, more or less xxx.” sport.

Around the complex are All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the abovestated time and date. pathways dotted with trees where one can walk, jog or That in the event the public auction should not take place on the said bike. The amenities too are date, it shall be held on July 6, 2017 without further notice. family-oriented--a clubhouse Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves with recreational facilities the titles herein-above described real property/ies and the encumbrances for both the young and old, thereon, if any there be. lap pool, and soon, the ArcaDavao City, Philippines, April 24, 2017. dia which is a modern gaming complex right across the FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROV’L SHERIFF: ALBERT C. ABEJARON road.

Sheriff IV To top it, Matina Enclaves Noted by: is a gated complex which ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER only means that exclusivity Clerk of Court V is mixed with leisurely condo OIC - Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff living.

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NATIONAL HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION (NHMFC) Mortgagee,

EJF-REM CASE NO. 16,245-17

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MARIBETH CORPUZ PEROCHO, married to CELESTINO AVELINO PEROCHO Mortgagor/s. x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the above-mentioned mortgagee against the mortgagor/s MARIBETH CORPUZ PEROCHO married to CELESTINO AVELINO PEROCHO, with residence and postal address at ROSALINA VILLAGE I SITIO LIBBY LOT 17 BLK. 28 BAGO GALLERA TALOMO DIST., DAVAO CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of February 28 , 2017 amounted to( Php 1,367,065.18) Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest and penalty charges, plus attorney’s fees equivalent to ten percent (10%) of the total indebtedness plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of Regional Trial Court, Davao City; will sell at public auction on June 1, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City to the highest bidder for CASH or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property mentioned and described below together with all the improvements thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T- 211335

“A parcel of land of the consolidated-subd project (Lot 17, Blk. 28, of the consolidated-subd. Plan Pcs- 11-001332, being a portion of Lots 878-A 1-C; 878-A-1-D & 878-A-1-E, Psd- 11-005208, xxx), situated in the City of Davao, Island of Mindanao, xxx Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED (100) SQUARE METERS, more or less xxx.”

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on July 6, 2017 without further notice.

Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the titles herein-above described real property/ies and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

NATIONAL HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION (NHMFC) Mortgagee, -versus-

ROSALINDA A BULAT-AG, single Mortgagor/s. x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the above-mentioned mortgagee against ROSALINDA A. BULAT-AG, single, with postal address at Model F-1, Davao Empress, Phase 1, Lot. 11, Blk. 4, North Diversion Rd. Bo., Panacan, Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of February 28 , 2017 amounted to (Php 984,053.66) Philippine Currency, inclusive of principal due, interest, penalty and other charges and plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of Regional Trial Court, Davao City; will sell at public auction on June 1, 2017 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland ,Davao City to the highest bidder for CASH and/or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property/ies mentioned and described below together with all the improvements thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-234658

“A parcel of land xxx (Lot 11, Blk. 4, xxx Psd-11-029550, xxx), situated in the Barrio of Panacan, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. xxx Containing an area of SIXTY THREE (63) SQUARE METERS, more or less xxx.”

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on July 6, 2017 without further notice.

Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the titles herein-above described real property/ies and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Davao City, Philippines, April 10, 2017.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROV’L SHERIFF:

Davao City, Philippines, April 17, 2017.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROV’L SHERIFF:

Noted by:

JAY C. ESPERANZA Sheriff IV

ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER Clerk of Court V OIC - Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff (Edge 4/24, 5/1, 8)

EJF-REM CASE NO. 16,207-17

13 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF DAVAO CITY NATIONAL HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION (NHMFC) Mortgagee, -versus-

FOR: EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE UNDER ACT 3135, AS AMENDED

EFREN C. ROSOS married to JOSEPHINE G. ROSOS Mortgagor/s. x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the above-mentioned mortgagee against EFREN C. ROSOS married to JOSEPHINE G. ROSOS, with postal address at Cabantian Country Homes Subd. Blk. 51, Lot 23,Cabantian, Buhangin, Davao City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of February 28 , 2017 amounted to Php 734,644.59 Philippine Currency, plus other legal expenses incident to foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of Regional Trial Court, Davao City; will sell at public auction on June 1, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City to the highest bidder for Cash or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following real property/ies mentioned and described below together with all the improvements thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T- 214653

“A parcel of land xxx (Lot 23, Blk. 51, xxx situated in the Barangay of Cabantian, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao xxx. Containing an area of NINETY SEVEN and 58/100 (97.58) SQUARE METERS, more or less xxx.”

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on July 6, 2017 without further notice.

Prospective buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the titles herein-above described real property/ies and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Davao City, Philippines, April 11, 2017.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROV’L SHERIFF: NICOLAS L. SUMAPIG Sheriff IV

JULITO J. ANGOT Sheriff IV

Noted by:

Noted by:

(Edge 4/24, 5/1, 8)

(Edge 4/24, 5/1, 8)

ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER Clerk of Court V OIC - Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff

EJF-REM CASE NO. 16,228-17

ATTY. FRANCISCO M. CAMPANER Clerk of Court V OIC - Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff

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Petron squads advance in PSL beach volley A

HAND SIGNAL. Fiola Ceballos gives sign to Generika Ayala-A teammate Patty Orendain.

Magic guard Payton due for Jr. NBA

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HE National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that Elfrid Payton of the Orlando Magic and former WNBA player Sue Wicks will travel to Manila to participate in the Jr. NBA Philippines 2017 National Training Camp and help coach players from around the country vying to be named 2017 Jr. NBA All-Stars. The National Training Camp will be held at the Don Bosco Technical Institute May 12-13 and at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on May 14.

Payton and Wicks will also serve as coaches at the annual Jr. NBA Alumni All-Star Game featuring past Jr. NBA standouts from across the country. Participation in this year’s program increased by 50 percent from 2016, reaching more than 30,000 players and coaches in cities including Bacolod, Batangas, Cagayan De

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HE Philippine Sports Commission has received a marching order from the President to make sports accessible to all Filipinos.

And that should be done.

We will call this move as a Pragmatic Sports Campaign (PSC).

Long before before the Olympics was born, humanity has for centuries, specially men, conducted physical exercises to develop themselves in preparation for the eventuality of war.

I read somewhere that there was a time that the King of England banned golf and

Oro, Cebu, Davao, Lucena, Metro Manila, and Puerto Princesa.

“I’m excited to visit the Philippines for the first time and experience the country’s enthusiastic basketball culture,” said Payton. “These young players have worked hard to be a part of this camp, and I can’t wait to get on the court with them.”

“Having visited the Philippines before, I’ve seen firsthand the passion that young boys and girls here have for the game,” said Wicks. “I’m looking forward to the trip and to working with the Jr. NBA participants to help take their game to the next level.”

Payton, who was drafted 10th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft, was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2015.

He averaged 12.8 points, 6.5 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game with the Magic this season.

PAIR of Petron squ a ds crushed their respective foes in the quarterfinals of the 2017 Belo Philippine Superliga (PSL) Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup on Saturday at the SM By the Bay in Mall of Asia.

Pre-tournament favorites Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons of Petron Sprint 4T dominated Mylene Paat and Janine Marciano of Cignal B, 21-11, 21-9; while Frances Molina and Bang Pineda of Petron XCS escaped past Abie Nuval and Wensh Tiu of Cocolife, 20-22, 21-14, 15-13, to book a semifinal duel in this prestigious tourney backed by Stoked, Mikasa, Mizuno, Senoh, Rebisco and SM By the Bay with TV5 as official broadcaster.

Reigning champion Jovelyn Gonzaga andnew partner Maica Morada of Cignal A are still competing against Danika Gendrauli and Jacquelyn Estoquia of Sta. Lucia while Fiola Ceballos and Patty Orendain of Generika A are still battling Bianca Tripoli and Marijo Medalla of University of Perpetual Help in the other quarterfinal

matches as of press time.

The survivors in the quarterfinals will coast to the semis round and will face the winner between Petron Sprint 4T and Petron XCS in the sudden-death finals today (Sunday).

Playing under the raging summer sun for the first time this tournament, Pineda and Molina ran out of steam in the first set before springing back to life in the second and third.

Pineda, who won the title en route to being named as Most Valuable Player in the UAAP beach volley tourney for Adamson University three years ago, was impressive on the defensive end in the second set while Molina buckled down to work in the third using her speed and mobility on the sand.

“We tried our best to adjust to the weather condition in the first set,” said Molina, adding that it is their first time in this four-day tourney to play in the afternoon.

“Fortunately, we managed to get our rhythm in the second set before going for the win in the third set. Cocolife was tough. But we used our experience (on sand) to our advantage.”

Pineda added that the pair of Rondina and Pons would be a tough nut to crack in the semis.

“They may be young, but

they are overflowing with experience in playing beach volleyball,” she said. “We have to be ready. It’s going to be a tough battle.”

Meanwhile, Cignal HD pair of Edmar Bonono and Erickson Ramos scored a massive upset while Generika-Ayala duo of Anthony Arbastro and Calvin Sarte kept its perfect slate intact to book a finals duel in the men’s division.

The HD Spikers dominated

Mike Abria and Edwin Tolentino of SM By the Bay, 21-9, 1921, 15-8, while the Lifesavers clobbered Rey and Relan Taneo of University of Perpetual Help A, 21-10, 21-17, in the crossover semifinals.

“We know it wouldn’t be easy,” said the 25-year old Bonono, a Social Work student at Philippine Christian University. “But now that it’s over, we will set our focus on the finals.

The job is not yet done.”

AST year, LeBron James and the Cavaliers had their postseason win streak end in Canada.

This time, Cleveland came across the border and kept right on rolling.

James scored 35 points, Kevin Love had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and the Cavaliers pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Toronto Raptors 115-94 on Friday night and take a 3-0 lead in their second-round playoff series. ‘’We knew we were coming to a hostile environment, we knew they were going to

give us everything they had, no matter who was in the lineup,’’ James said. ‘’We just had to weather the storm.’’

DeMar DeRozan scored 37 points and Jonas Valanciunas had 19 for the Raptors, who were without three-time AllStar Kyle Lowry. They trailed by only two after three quarters before the Cavaliers quickly blew open the game.

Game 4 is Sunday in Toronto. ‘’We don’t need to be thinking about a sweep or getting rest, we need to be thinking about what we need to do

to execute defensively and offensively coming into Sunday,’’ James said.

With his team on the brink of elimination, Raptors coach Dwane Casey looked at Game 4 a little differently. ‘’Sunday’s game is about pride,’’ Casey said. ‘’You don’t want to get swept, especially in your home building.’’

That won’t be easy against the Cavaliers, the first team since the Minneapolis Lakers in 1949 and 1950 to win their first seven playoff games in consecutive seasons.

Cleveland won 10 straight

to begin the playoffs last year, a streak that ended when Toronto beat the Cavs in Games 3 and 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. ‘’We came in here (last year) and weren’t prepared,’’ Kyrie Irving said. ‘’This year we understood what mindset we had to come in, especially in a rowdy arena like this.’’

Irving scored 16 points and Kyle Korver had 14 for the Cavaliers, who have posted three straight double-digit wins over Toronto. James had eight rebounds and seven assists.

CLEAN SLATE

The Batang Pinoy and the Philippine National Games, which are actually awesome events when it started, are now being strengthened with sports for peace agenda, indigenous sports and even differently-abled sports being highly-considered for inclusion.

Frankly, this is a big move that would require so much money and cooperation from the LGUs. That reminds me that it is about time that the Pagcor will give its full share to the PSC, as mandated by law, in order for the sports commission to properly function.

It’s just like requiring the billionaires of this country to pay the taxes due to the government so that services that are needed by the people can be done!

What I even had in mind is for the government to take a sort of “leave of absence” in international competitions until the comprehensive sports development program is set in place and in motion in the country, thus, resources are properly channeled to make sure all the missing pieces of the puzzle are in place.

To give you an idea, the Bundesliga took them years before it formally launched

into a professional league in Germany.

Unlike in the Philippines, the P-League, our own version of Bundesliga, was launched without a very clear sense of direction and what happened? It went Pffft.

A comprehensive sports development program for the people is a must.

The competing internationally and winning medals will be just a bonus.

But first, let us create healthy and vibrant Filipinos through genuine sports development.

Change must come Dearies.

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SAND BEAUTY. Wensh Tiu of Cocolife receives the ball from F2 Logistics during the start of the 2017 Belo-Philippine Superliga Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup at the SM By the Bay in Mall of Asia.

Cavs a win away from East Finals

Pragmatic Sports Campaign

commanded the further development of their archers.

PSC chairman William “Butch” Ramirez has called upon all Local Government Unit leaders to strengthen their Provincial and City Physical Sports Councils with the help of the sports experts in the country.

Consultation meetings have already started and coaches education including spreading the knowledge of sports science and sports medicine to fit their medium and long term plans are the hot topics these days.

The PSC will also focus on the development of elite

By MOSES P. BILLACURA athletes, continue to support deserving National Sports Associations and tap them for a grassroots sports program in partnership too with the Department of Education and the private sector.

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STRONG FINISH Davao U12 girls place 5th in Singapore

By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO

Jasmin Agustin (19) scored a goal for Davao-Philippines.

Jelena Pido (7) knocked in two goals in the quaterfinals.

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HE Davao City-Philippines Under-12 girls squad finished a respectable fifth out of 12 entries in the tough 2017 JSSL Singapore International 7-a-side football tournament from April 29-May 1 at the United World College in Singapore.

The Davao girls, composed mostly of standouts from Ateneo de Davao University, lost to JSSL Elite 1 in the quarterfinals 0-1 and failed in its bid to reach the semis.

However, coach Reynalyn Ranada Ravanes considered it “a strong finish” given the tough field.

“We played a good game but we lost by sheer accident, lost marking...it was a bounce back from the goal keeper and the defender lost marking with one of their

striker..they are just lucky because our team rested for only five minutes from our previous game,” said Ravanes.

The Davao booters played for 26 minutes without any break against Girls Soccer academy of Singapore, winning by a 4-nil decision.

By contrast, the JSSL side had the luxury of waiting for their next opponent after finishing second in their group.

Jelena Pido knocked in a brace while Jasmin Agustin and Samantha Salise added a goal each for the Davao girls.

The other participating teams are Anza, Chadwick International, Girls soccer Academy, JSSL Elite 1, Jakarta Indonesia Academy, Poveda Philippines, JSSL Stoney, JSSL Elite 2, Tai Tam Tigers, LFA, and Subang Jaya Community.