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Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte receives relief goods including blankets donated by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Davao chapter led by DCLA owner Michael Yang for the survivors of typhoon Yolanda.

The mayor turns over the goods to the Philippine Red Cross at the Davao City Recreation Center Wednesday afternoon. Lean Daval Jr.

PROSECUTOR DISMISSED Ombudsman finds Comval fiscal guilty of grave misconduct T

he Office of the Ombudsman Mindanao dismissed the provincial prosecutor of Compostela Valley from service for grave misconduct and abuse of authority.

Dismissed was Graciano Arafol Jr. after Vivian Agdeppa-Jumilla, graft Investigation and Prosecution Officer 1 of the Office of the Ombudsman Mindanao, found the respondent guilty of demanding money from one Criselda Cardenas Gacad in exchange for the denial of a Motion for Reinvestigation filed by a litigant identified as Rody Camonia.

Arafol has been a practicing lawyer for 25 years and a three-term Sangguniang Panlalawigan member in Compostela Valley.

He was appointed provincial prosecutor in March 2008.

Arafol’s dismissal has been linked to a case of a dismissed Regional Trial Court Judge Hilarion Clapis Jr. Last year, the Supreme Court (SC) had dismissed Clapis for failing to hear and consider the evidence of the prosecution in granting bail to the accused who allegedly murdered the complainant’s brother Gregorio Cardenas.

Judge Clapis allegedly received the amount of P50,000 demanded

by Arafol from the complainant to deny the motion for reinvestigation of the murder case. Gacad said that Clapis also asked her thru Arafol to

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Personnel of Central 911 eagerly check out the wrist watch they received as gift from Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte for their successful relief mission in Tacloban, Leyte during Wednesday night’s thanksgiving ceremony held at Grand Men Seng Hotel. Lean Daval Jr.

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THE BIG NEWS

VOL. 6 ISSUE 180 • FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22-23, 2013

Rody aims

To bolster rescue, paramedic teams

By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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AVAO City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte plans to beef up the paramedic and rescue unit of the city to be able to immediately respond to any disaster.

“I have to realize now that on the larger scale; fire or earthquake or whatever similar to what hit Tacloban (City), we would need the services of many,” Duterte told reporters in an interview, Wednesday night.

Duterte added that he wants the police nurse assigned to the Davao Police Office (DCPO) to be part of the paramedics.

“Madali na sa kanila

yun kasi nurse na sila, eh.

Additional training lang siguro - more of physical,” said the mayor who plans to buy additional ambulance units and firetrucks to be used in suich operations.

Duterte Wednesday night at the Grand Men Seng Hotel lauded the 108 members of the contingent that he sent to Tacloban to conduct medical, relief and retrieval operations, thankubg them “for a job well done” in Tacloban.

The contingent received a plaque of appreciation and a Seiko

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Transport summit at Seda hotel today S

OME 120 public transport stakeholders are set to attend the first Davao City Transport Summit today at the Seda Hotel-Abreeza for the final presentation of the last part of the study on Davao Sustainable Urban Transport Project.

Organized by the City Council’s committee on Transportation and Communication headed by Leonardo Avila III, the delegates will be made up of officials of from the city government, representatives from the Department of

Transportation and Communication (DOTC), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Land Transportation Office (LTO), transport operators and drivers, transport users, transport groups, and non- government organizations.

“It will serve as the closure for technical assistance, and at the same time, institutionalize a mechanism within the city’s transport sector for a regular, multi-sectoral engagement between trans-

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Philippine Army personnel help out in the relief effort for the survivors of typhoon Yolanda at the Department of Public Works and Highways on Panacan, Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

Breast cancer:

More and younger

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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crc@edgedavao.net

HE INCIDENCE of breast cancer cases in Davao City has increased and its victims are getting younger, Dr. Alex Tan, president of the Davao Cancer Society told reporters the other day.

Tan, guesting in the Club 888 media forum at The Marco Polo Davao, bared that the youngest patient recorded in the city is 12 yearsa old, but more rampant among women between ages 20 to 30 years.

In the past, women aged 50s,60s, and above were prone to cancer but

even 20 years old and below can now have this deadly but curable disease.

This can be caused either by heredity, lifestyle, or diet, adding that high fat diet can cause breast cancer which is now the number one type of cancer that kills Filipinas yearly. He also said that early menstruation can cause breast cancer.

Tan said that in a study done in 2010, there were more or less 2,600 probable cases of women with breast cancer in the city alone. Statistics say that in every 100,000 women

in the Philippines, 52 will be diagnosed with breast cancer.

“Mas prone kasi ang babae kasi mas malaki ang breasts nila kesa sa lalaki and because of the hormone estrogen. Estrogen kasi ang precursor ng breast cancer to grow and metastasis,” adding that 99 percent of breast cancer patients are women while the rest are male.

The study also showed that only one out of eight breast cancer patients die.

However, this can be avoided through early diagnosis. Tan said intensive

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Robbers keep city cops busy A

Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC) head Dr. Jordana Ramiterre reveals that the age 15-24 group has recorded 81 victims of Human Immunodefeciency Virus (HIV) from January to September of this year and a total of 287 since 1984 during this week’s I-Speak media forum at Sangguniang Panlungsod yesterday. At right is Ritchie Sabrine, Davao Entertainment Industry Association president. Lean Daval Jr.

research on breast cancer worldwide had provided cure like radiograpy, chemotherapy, and hormonal pills intake.

“If you catch it on the early stage, mas maayo kasi the cure is there,” Tan said The Davao Cancer Society, which has 32 doctor members with various specializations, will hold their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Day on November 23, 2013, Saturday at the activity area of NCCC Mall.

There will be free

Project Hope day care center was ransacked by unidentified persons Wednesday afternoon in Barangay Bago Oshiro, Tugbok district.

Police said that a certain Cecilia Pahilanga, 52, of the City Social Services and Development Office reported that when she arrived at the center she discovered that some belongings inside were already missing.

SPO1 Roque Osico, investigator of the Tugbok police station said the culprits took some P7,000 worth of belongings such as a DVD player, medicines, kitchen

utensils and extension wire.

Police said the perpetrators cut some portion of the wooden wall gain entry in and exited the same way.

Osico said they are conducting a follow-up investigation to identify the robbers.

Last Tuesday, a 77year old man, his wife, and daughter in Purok 8, New Moon, Mintal were hold-up by three unidentified robbers and took cash and valuable items worth P10,000.

The robbers hogtied the old man. Mamerto Guden Sr., his wife Concep-

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NEWS

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Aids strikes more 2014 budget passed younger victims T

HE age group of people infected with Human Immunodefeciency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is getting younger, a Department of Health (DOH) report revealed.

Based on the report from the National Epidemiology Center, those aged 15 to 24 years have

10 infected people while the 25 to 34 age only have 5 and one for 50 and older for the month of September.

Dr. Jordana Ramiterre, Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC) head, said that this age group is sexually active.

“It only means that sino man ang nasa grupo nito are sexually active,

FAIDS, 10

One health team per brgy mulled

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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crc@edgedavao.net

N official of the city government is proposing for the creation of a community health team in each barangay for disaster preparedness starting next year.

“Para hindi na tayo

Buy

maghintay ng response from national or city. We will have a disaster preparedness team in each of our barangays para bago dumating ang response team ng Central 911 meron nang nagagawa ang

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By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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HE City Council has passed the 2014 proposed P5.1 annual budget on its final reading on Wednesday afternoon.

The appropriations measure is entitled “Proposed General Fund Annual Budget & Plantilla Of The City Government Of Davao For Calendar Year 2014 Comprising The Budget By Fund Account Under The General Fund Proper, The Economic Enterprise For The Operation Of Markets, Slaughterhouse, Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (Dcott), Sta. Ana Port, Cemeteries, Davao City Recreation Center, Operation Of Magsaysay Park And The Development Fund In The Total Amount Of Five Billion One Hundred Sixty-Five Million Four Hundred Thirty Thousand Fifty-Two (P5,165,430,052.00).”

The annual budget increased by 22 percent from the P4.1 billion an-

nual budget for 2013.

Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang furnished media outlets of the annual budget ordinance yesterday.

Of the entire budget, the biggest chunk of P4,147,933,539 will go to the general funds which includes the P1,111,639,660 for Personnel Services where the salaries of the employees of the offices of the city will be taken from.

The City Mayor’s Office was given P1,505,076,491 to cover budget items like Peace and Order, Central 911, Traffic Management and Lingap Program, among others.

The annual appropriations also include Statutory/ Contractual, Budgetary Equipments and other obligations in the amount of P970,892,750.00 which enclose the P327,132,687 Transfer to the Development Fund, Statutory and Contractual Obligations P281,200,000, Budgetary Require-

ments P256,028,503.

P34,600,000 Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund , the Duly Constituted Committees/Board/ Council P36,110,000; Aids & Contribution to National Government Agencies P24,191,060, Programs/Projects P10,630,500 and Contributions to Aids funds for Non-Government Entities P1,000,000.

Also under the general fund is the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) which has a total allocation of P346,192,122.00.

The city also allocated P103,824,815 for the Operation of Economic Enterprises in the city. P61,308,047 allocated to the markets, P15,000,000 for the slaughterhouses, Davao City Overland Transport Terminal P20,000,000, Sta. Ana Port P2,529,568, P2,150,000 for the Cemeteries, the Davao City Recreation Center (Almendras Gym) has

P2,500,000 and P337,200 for the maintenance of Magsaysay Park. The City Government of Davao operates nine markets and nine cemeteries, a recreation center, slaughterhouse, the Magsaysay Park and the overland transport terminal.

For the city government’s Development fund, the SP approved P913,671,698.00 allocated for the both non-infrastructure and infrastructure programs and projects.

The non-infrastructure projects include debt servicing program with P500,002,872., social development P96,272,708, economic development P84,167,716 and development administration P31,837,000. For the infrastructure projects, road development program P 92,970,000, buildings & other structures P77,085,000; electrification program P3,400,000; drainage program P14,090,000; and Water System P13,846,402.

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VOL. 6 ISSUE 180 • FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22-23, 2013

DAVAO DEL NORTE

DavNor PLGU keeps vision, mission breast with times C

APITOL officials and executives revised the old vision and mission of the Province of Davao del Norte to keep pace with government policy reforms and changing political, economic and environmental landscape.

The provincial technical working group (TWG) involved in formulating the executive-legislative agenda (ELA) for 2013-2016 updated the vision and the mission of the province during a workshop on November 19-20, 2013.

The TWG, which is composed of executives and senior staff of both the executive and legislative branches, was created to craft the ELA document that serves as a powerful vehicle for effective local governance.

The participants visited the aspirational description of what the province hopes to become and decided to drop the explicit tagging of the province as the “Banana Capital” of the country, so as to avoid giving bias to a particular flagship commodity.

Provincial Planning and Development Officer Engr. Josie Jean Rabanos

TAGUM CITY

said the label is very distinct for the province as it continues to dominate the production of export-quality Cavendish bananas, cornering some 34.9 percent of the areas devoted to bananas all over the country.

However, the TWG deemed it better to do away with the tagline and replaced it with the phrase, “producing export-quality agricultural products,” since the province is now pushing for other export potential high-value crops such as cacao, palm oil, and coffee, among others.

Another major amendment in the simplified vision of the province is the inclusion of “climate change adaptive and risk resilient communities,” owing to the policy shift of Governor Rodolfo del Rosario in his last term of office.

The governor has integrated climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction management to his human-centered P.E.O.P.L.E. agenda, in order to shield the socio-economic development gains of the province from vulnerabilities to both natural and man-made calamities.

BARANGAY ANDAP. A man negotiates what was once the center of Barangay Andap in New Bataan, Compostela Valley Province on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 to transport gold ore. A large portion of Andap was wiped out when Typhoon Pablo hit the province December 4 last year. [MindaNews Photo by Ruby Thursday More] The six-point development agenda stands for people empowerment, education, optimum health, public-private partnership, link to the

world and employment and livelihood opportunities.

Officials who provided policy directions for the participants include

DILG Provincial Director Alex Roldan, OIC-Provincial Administrator Norma Lumain, Provincial Planning and Development Officer Engr. Josie Jean Ra-

COTABATO CITY

Yolanda survivors witness O giant Christmas tree lighting

banos. The workshop was facilitated by Gemma Borreros, Provincial Coordinator of the AusAID-funded Provincial Road Management Facility.

Firecracker regulation up

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AGUM City’s kickoff of its Christmas season through the lighting of its 78-feet giant holiday tree was made more meaningful as survivors of Supertyphoon Yolanda from the devastated province of Leyte joined in the festivities last November 20, 2013.

Close to 10 families comprising of 35 individuals from Leyte—which greatly suffered the brunt of the strongest supertyphoon in history to make landfall—witnessed the festivities along with Tagumeños from all walks of life who flocked to the Freedom Park to take part in lighting the city’s Christmas icon.

It’s a different atmosphere from the totally devastated Leyte, said 45year old Gina Jonale who sought refuge in Tagum along with her husband and three children, adding that she considers their “second life” the best Christmas present.

Their relatives fetched them in Leyte to start anew and rebuild all that was destroyed by Yolanda.

On the part of the local government, Mayor Allan Rellon welcomed them and stressed that the city government is more than willing to extend assistance to them. Upon his prior meeting with the refugees, Mayor Rellon initially offered aid in form of Sulong

Dunong scholarships, food, clothing and possible employment for the heads of the family.

The local chief executive urged the public to make the Christmas season an opportunity to help those in need.

Other survivors said Wednesday’s ceremony made them hopeful for a brighter tomorrow despite of what they have gone through.

Thousands graced Wednesday’s highly-anticipated event, an annual tradition in Tagum that traces its roots wayback in 2000, which was highlighted by the 78-feet giant holiday tree that is hoisted in the heart of the city, all

adorned with twinkling lights in form of flowers, stars, angels, birds, rain drops and palm trees. On top of it is the symbolic insignia of the EAGLE WINGS program of the current administration, which serves as compass of the LGU’s programs and policies.

Performances during the event are rendered by the Tagum City Chamber Chorale, the Tagum City Junior Symphonic Orchestra and the brass bands from Tagum City National Comprehensive High School and Tagum City National High School, and the finalists of the LGU-led amateur singing contest dubbed as Kantahan sa Tagum. [Louie Lapat of CIO Tagum]

NLY regulated firecrackers and pyrotechnics will be allowed for Christmas and New Year celebrations in Cotabato City.

Aniceto Rasalan, secretary to the mayor, clarified such when asked by the Philippines News Agency over the permissible sale of fireworks for the holiday season.

“Based on the city ordinance it is regulated. Any banned firecracker is not allowed to be sold,” he stressed.

The banned bangers include, among others, the 5 and 7 star, U-G, Kwitis, Bawang Piccolo and the poisonous

Watusi.

“There are also places in the city where selling of firecrackers are strictly not allowed like areas near schools and residential zones,” he added.

He then advised stores and vendors alike to secure the appropriate permit from city hall for the retailing of firecrackers.

“A P5,000 fine and confiscation of firecrackers would be meted to violators of this ordinance,” Rasalan said.

He said the city government has tapped the city police to apprehend those violating the regulation. [PNA]

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Camella to hold British colonialthemed event on Saturday C

AMELLA channels old world elegance in an event it calls ‘Grand Royal British Colonial Festivity’ on November 23, 2013.

Derived from the British colonial theme of Northpoint, its landmark condo development along JP Laurel Avenue in Bajada, the event will give homebuyers a taste of the British lifestyle this Saturday.

“We’d like to give our future homeowners a feel of their new home, and revel in the elegance of Northpoint’s design and structure,” said Fritzie Joy Gepolio of Camella Davao Marketing Unit.

Camella’s parking lot will be transformed into a British garden as a backdrop to a tea party that will be open from morning until late afternoon.

A gallery will exhibit sketches of Northpoint created by talented young architects and architecture students, the best of which will be given exciting prizes.

Guests, buyers, and other visitors can get photo souvenirs of the event by posing at the photo wall adorned with the image of a chariot. Famous British mov-

ies will also be shown in a film-viewing in the evening.

Books of renowned authors and magazines and brochures showcasing British architecture will be open to all at the mini library to be set up at the venue.

“The most exciting part is our British specialty for the day where we present our special packages for our condo buyers,” said Gepolio.

Outright discounts that can reach as high as P700,000 will be given to buyers of selected Liverpool condo units, while ready for occupancy units will be offered with discounts of as much as P400,000.

Two-bedroom units will get a bedroom appliance showcase and other freebies during reservation and move-in.

Buyers of any Liverpool unit will get an appliance showcase upon move-in.

More info is available at (082) 295-3973 or at Camella Davao, Delgar Bldg., JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada.

“We’d like to invite all those who have been wanting to call Northpoint their home

Morning breeze to join us this Saturday to take advantage of all these promos, and to also enjoy a British-themed day of fun with us,” added Gepolio.

For more on Camella and its

communities check out their website http://www.camella.com.ph/. Like “Camella Official” on Facebook and follow “@CamellaOfficial” on Twitter!

British colonial image

6 THE ECONOMY Stat Watch 1. Gross National Income Growth Rate (At Constant 2000 Prices)

7.1 1st Qtr 2013

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

7.8 1st Qtr 2013

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

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

8. Interest Rates 4/

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

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

P 41.14 Apr 2013

12. Stocks Composite Index 6/

6,847.5 Mar 2013

13. Consumer Price Index 2006=100

132.8 Apr 2013

14. Headline Inflation Rate 2006=100

2.6 Apr 2013

15. Core Inflation Rate 2006=100

3.1 Apr 2013

16. Visitor Arrivals

418,108 Feb 2013

17. Underemployment Rate 7/

20.9% Jan 2013

18. Unemployment Rate 7/

7.1% Jan 2013

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

2013

2012

2011

40.67 40.73

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

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

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International agribusiness conference in Davao City T

HE Fifth International Conference on Agribusiness Economics and Management will be held this November 27-28, 2013 at Marco Polo Hotel in Davao City.

International researchers will be coming from Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Australia, and the United States for the event.

UP Mindanao Chancellor Sylvia Concepcion will give the welcome remarks and the keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Rodd Dyer, Research Programme Manager for Agribusiness of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).

Day 1 sessions will be on the banana industry, consumer studies, macroeconomics, analyzing demand and building enterprises, value chain analysis, agribusiness and health, and fisheries.

Day 2 topics will touch on supply chain,

A PARK WITHIN A PARK. Lapanday Properties Phils., Inc. president Tomas P. Lorenzo says they envisioned El Centro to be the central park concept that will serve as a natural recreation area and convergence point for Ciudades neighbors during its launching yesterday at Café Laguna in Abreeza Mall. Lean Daval Jr. choice modeling, building a sago industry, the Philippine tuna value chain, farmer groups, increasing

yield and farmer income, women in agribusiness, and agri-waste utilization.

The plenary speak-

ers are Dr. David Hall, Mr. Oleg Nicetic, Dr. Jenny Ekman, former DTI undersecretary Merly Cruz,

Mr. Yolando Arban, Dr. Lourdes Generalao, and Conference Director Dr. Larry Digal.

vice-versa.

“Prior to this route’s launch, a passenger from Puerto Princesa has to take a flight to Manila to reach Kota Kinabalu. This link will not only cut travel time and costs but also boost tourism exchange between the two cities,” said Michie Meneses, Puerto Princesa Tourism Operations Officer.

She added that the direct flight will take about an hour and 40 minutes, while the usual route of passing through Manila will take more than three hours excluding vessel and terminal transfers.

Puerto Princesa is an internationally renowned tourist destination known for the Underground River - a

UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Tubbataha Reef, and its white sand beaches. Kota Kinabalu on the other hand is popular for its diverse ecotourism and rich culture as the city is home to a number of cultural villages, nature parks, the Orangutan Center, and the famous Mt. Kinabalu.

“Initiatives like these are aimed to facilitate cheaper and faster movement of goods and travelers, and we hope to see more of these efforts in the coming years,” said Luwalhati Antonino, chair of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the Philippine Signing Minister for BIMP-EAGA. She added that key

players in the tourism sector could take a cue from this development by organizing exciting tour packages and by coming up with competitive incentives for the airline in order to generate more traffic for the routes and encourage influx of visits to Puerto Princesa and Kota Kinabalu.

MaSwings Regional Airlines, a subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines is operating in East Malaysia, and has been an active player in the transport cluster of BIMP-EAGA. This newest route completes MaSwing’s plan to connect to the other three member countries of the sub-regional cooperation.

The airline’s Manag-

ing Director Capt. Mohd Nawawi Bin Awang initially revealed the company’s interest to ply the Puerto Princesa-Kota Kinabalu route during the 1st Equator Asia Air Access Forum and Airline CEO Summit held in Davao City last year.

Today’s maiden flight brings in 64 passengers, which include the state ministers of Malaysia, hotel owners, travel agency operators, and the media.

Governments of the four countries signed the Expansion Air Linkages MOU in 2007 with the end goal of promoting and enhancing trade, investment, tourism, and cultural exchange in the sub-region.

Kota Kinabalu - Puerto Princesa route to boost BIMP-EAGA tourism, trade ties M

ALAYSIA-based MASwings Sdn Bhd launches today (November 22) its direct flight from Kota Kinabalu in Sabah to Puerto Princesa in the island province of Palawan, strengthening further the air connectivity between key tourism areas in the Brunei Darussalam Indonesia Malaysia the Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA).

The direct flights, which will be handled by an ATR 72-500 aircraft with a 68 passenger seating capacity is tentatively scheduled every Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays and are seen to significantly shorten travel hours from Kota Kinabalu to Puerto Princesa and

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7 ENVIRONMENT

EDGEDAVAO VOL. 6 ISSUE 180 • FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22-23, 2013

USEP, NCMB sign MOA with DCWD

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WO more adopters add to Davao City Water District’s Adopt-a-Site Project after the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) Laboratory School alumni 4-1 batch 1999 and the National Conciliation and Mediation Board Region XI of the Department of Labor and Employment (NCMB XI - DOLE) signed a memorandum of agreement on separate occasions with DCWD to commit to a fiveyear partnership with the water utility to subsidize the rehabilitation cost of two hectares of land inside Mt. Talomo-Lipadas watershed.

The USEP Lab School alumni reps headed by the principal signatory and president Anji Laura Grecia signed the agreement with DCWD’s Environment and Watershed Protection Division manager Anthony D. Miranda last October 22 at the DCWD Matina office. According to Grecia, their batch was inspired to commit to a longer and more sustainable environmental protection project after they conducted a tree planting activity inside Mt. Talomo-Lipadas water-

shed last July 7 this year.

That is why they decided to help DCWD in protecting Davao City’s water sources.

In a separate development, NCMB Mindanao Cluster head Florido J. Akut and NCMB XI OIC director Paciano L. Murro Jr. sealed their commitment last October 18 with DCWD official spokesperson Imelda T. Magsuci. According to Akut, their agency has decided to use the yearly allocation from their Green Our DOLE Program to support DCWD’s cause for environmental protection.

Said program is intended for community / environmental involvement activities. The agency chose DCWD’s Adopt-a-Site project thru the recommendation of Murro whose fraternity, the Upsilon Phi Sigma, is an adopter of one hectare of land inside Malagos watershed.

In behalf of DCWD’s acting general manager Edwin V. Regalado, Magsuci and Miranda thanked the adopters for also sharing the water utility’s concern to protect the water sources of Davao City.

With the recent addition of USEP Lab School alumni

4-1 batch 1999 and NCMB XI, there are already 86 adopters of 137 hectares of land inside Mt. Talomo-Lipadas.

It was in 2001 when DCWD initiated its Adopta-Site Project by encouraging individuals, groups, organizations and agen-

status of Filipinos.

Popcom launched last week in the region the State of the Philippine Population Report 5 (SPPR-5) entitled “Seeking a Healthy Balance,” that underscored the importance of seeing the connection among population, health and environmental factors.

Popcom executive director Dr. Juan Antonio Perez, III said the SPPR-5 promotes the use of the integrated PHE approach that has been found to work especially in developing countries like the Philip-

pines aiming to bring about a healthy and livable environment.

Perez said the strategy is helpful for local government officials to make their development plans sustainable.

He said the report is very timely as the country is often faced with natural and manmade disasters, citing the recent occurrence such as the Bohol earthquake and super typhoon Yolanda which greatly devastated the Visayas region.

“How can we sustain our population, our liveli-

hood in calamity situations like these?” he told representatives of various government agencies during the regional launch of SPPR-5 last week in the city.

Perez also raised the importance of sustainable livelihood programs to be added in the LGUs development plans, urging local officials “You look for important livelihood that you want to sustain in your areas, and see how you integrate it with your population, health and environment.” [PIA-11/Carina L. Cayon]

structural condition of public structures in Bohol, heritage restoration, planning, sustainable coastal protection program and recycling of debris from large-scale disasters.

The venue of the conference will be at the Richmonde Hotel in Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City.

SB13 Manila will run for two days and is co-hosted by the University of the

Philippines Diliman, the Mapua Institute of Technology and the Confederation of Filipino Consulting Organizations of the Philippines (COFILCO).

The event brings together international and local practitioners and experts from private, government and academic sectors, specifically from the fields of engineering, architecture, urban planning, real estate and

construction this also includes other professionals and enthusiast interested in green and sustainable-built environment.

The conference focuses on green and sustainable buildings and infrastructure. Sustainability principle has been proven to be most beneficial for disaster-prone areas especially as a rebuilding strategy. [PIA/RG Alama with reports from SB13 Manila]

National Conciliation and Mediation Board Region XI joins Davao City Water District’s Adopt-a-Site Project. NCMB Mindanao Cluster head Florido J. Akut (middle) explains why NCMB XI decided to help DCWD in rehabilitating Mt. Talomo-Lipadas watershed. cies to take part in its environmental protection efforts. In this project, adopters commit to donate Php6,000 every year

for five years to defray the costs of seedlings, fertilizer and labor for hauling, planting and maintenance.

(Jovana T. Duhaylungsod)

LGUs urged to use integrated health, population, Science film fest at environment approach in devevelopment plans SM Lanang Premier

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HE local government units in the region were urged to maximize the integrated population, health and environment (PHE) approach in their comprehensive development plans, in a bid to achieve “healthy people in a healthy environment.”

The Commission on Population (Popcom) recently proposed this emerging model to the LGUs following the release of its fifth periodic report focused on the current situation of the population, the state of environment and the health

Sustainable Building conference tackles Bohol earthquake and typhoon Yolanda D

AMAGE assessment reports and possible rehabilitation strategies for areas damaged by the Bohol earthquake and Super Typhoon Yolanda will be presented during the opening day of the Sustainable Building International Conference 2013 (SB13 Manila) Experts from the academe and industry are expected to discuss the

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HE German institution Goethe-Institut will be having the Science Film Festival 2013 from November 22 to 24 at SM Lanang Premier Cinema 5, from 9 am10:30 am.

An annual event of the Goethe-Institut, the Science Film Festivals a celebration of science communication. It promotes science literacy and facilitates awareness of contemporary scientific, technological and environmental issues through the medium of film and television content.

The Science Film Festival’s theme this year is renewable energy and the American award-winning film Chasing Ice will be shown.

Directed by Jeff Orlowski, Chasing Ice is a 2012 documentary film about the efforts of photographer James Balog and his Extreme Ice Survey to pub-

licize the effects of climate change. It was released in the United States on November 16, 2012.

The documentaryincludes scenes from a glacier calving event that took place at Jakobshavn Glacier in Greenland, lasting 75 minutes, the longest that such an event was ever captured on film.

The Science Film Festival will provide free screenings of Chasing Ice to students from selected schools and universities in Davao City.

It will provide an opportunity for the youth to gain a deeper understanding and greater awareness of climate change and the environment.

The public is invited to learn more about climate change through the Science Film Festival. For inquiries, contact 285-0943 or visit SM Lanang Premier on Facebook and Twitter for event updates.

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Our lives should go on

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N the aftermath of the trail of devastation left by supertyphoon “Yolanda” in the country, most of us are setting aside our Christmas spending and instead give what could have been our budget to the victims. In the noblest traditional Filipino “bayanihan” spirit, our country will rise from this devastation as one nation— hand in hand.

One for all, and all for one. Together we believe we can.

Yes, we agree. It is somewhat insensitive to be feasting on the Christmas season when out there in the lonely ruins of the typhoon-hit towns, there are people who are homeless, hungry and sick.

Celebrating would be almost blasphemous if not tantamount to treason. This is not the time to be having so much and in excess of what we need.

In Davao City, many government offices and private establishments have cancelled Christmas parties to save the budget for partying in order to donate it instead to the victims. A year ago, Davao

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(particularly Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley) were at the receiving end of the relief after super-typhoon “Pablo” wrought havoc in these province’s towns. Now, it’s time to return the favor (although some areas hit by “Pablo” are still trying to recover from the calamity).

On the other hand, let us also reflect on the essence of Christmas in the light of our tradition and faith. Christmas will always be the time of reunions and gift-giving albeit in more popular ways, we celebrate it with festive extravagance.

Essentially, nothing is wrong with celebrating Christmas even at times of calamity. It does not mean we do not feel for our brothers and sisters in Tacloban and the rest of Leyte and Palawan. It means we are celebrating the gift of life—much of it is mainly due to the survivors rather than those who perished.

Life, most especially for those who are given second chances, is a blessing that is worth celebrating. It’s time we move on.

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Deep socio-economic anxieties

PROBLEM HARD TO CRACK – While many of our people want to add their little voices by making comments and post-disaster analysis about the ongoing relief distribution and rehabilitation effort in the storm-stricken provinces in the Visayas, we also have to think about some serious concerns in our city. Although not as grave compared to disasters, one of the problem affects the moral fabric of society and needs an immediate solution. It is a problem hard to crack and a public awareness and news dissemination effort is a must to warn the people about it.

Sometime ago city officials, health authorities and the local police force conducted a total crackdown against prostitution. While the official campaign against the sex trade maybe something of a moral crusade, there is growing evidence that widespread prostitution has something to do with the people’s deep social and economic concerns. If we have to look deeply into the situation, all we have to do and see what’s really happening is just to drive over in any given hour of the night along Quirino Avenue or to be precise at the vicinity of the Central Bank compound. Actually, it doesn’t matter where you go since the similar sight is being done in parks, commercial districts and busy thoroughfares all over the city.

In most occasions where you probably feel doing some sort of “surveillance work,” you will notice a middle-aged man or somewhat a much younger fellow pull off his car up to the sidewalk. Then a young woman dressed either in miniskirt and halter top or sexy outfit gets up off from the sidewalk gutter. After a brief transaction the driver speeds off together with the woman. After an hour or two, the woman returns to her turf looking tired and exhausted but still managed to flaunt a broad smile. Just down the street another “cli-

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ent” opens the door of his car and another girl approaches the new patron. The indecent act is a common sight and the worsening problem on prostitution has become a subject for intense debate. On one side is an unpopular government drive bent on crushing the problem. While on the other side are the hundreds or maybe even more of prostituted women (PW) in the city who won’t just resist for fear of being put behind bars.

The government is on shakier ground and same true with the church when it criticizes the moral implications of prostitution. It has genuine concerns, but few in the illegal trade think the total crackdown will do much good.

The quality of life nowadays is fast eroding and lack of job opportunities is the primary reason why many jobless women have to sell their bodies many times over in a night.

Many of them are young unwed mothers and products of broken families. They also have mouths to feed, money for children’s education, clothing, shelter and most importantly income for their everyday needs. The social menace has literally become the millstone tightly tied around their necks.

Then again, consider an even more serious problem. First, the health risk. All that potentially venereal-spreading diseases, HIV and killer AIDS and those unsightly scene wherever, is reason enough for health authorities to consider prostitution a public irritant.

Some concerned groups and health advocates

call it a public-health treat because about half of the city’s PW are undocumented and have never been to government physicians for a regular weekly medical check-up. The recent crackdown on a well-patronized prostitution turf attracted considerable attention. As a result, some civic-oriented organizations show sympathy to the PWs and the way they earn “extra income” just to make both ends meet. Does it mean some sectors in society should allow people like the PWs decide for themselves what constitutes an unacceptable health risk?

Unfortunately, women and children’s groups and human rights advocates, again as their wont, found the right sector upon whom to pin the culpability – the government. And they are woefully pestering the government for allegedly not doing enough to alleviate the sad plight and miserable situation of the country’s jobless women. The government meanwhile admitted that in an impoverished nation like the Philippines, people – women in particular face life with handicaps – inadequate education, shelter, joblessness to minimal health care.

But the situation is gradually improving with the help of the local government units (LGUs), different government organizations (GOs) and non-government organizations (NGOs). Many women now learned new skills through livelihood programs that provide additional income. For the better, what the government can provide means a brighter future for the country’s women.

Admittedly government is in the position to declare that prostitution actually cannot be stamped out totally, but it can be minimized if not fully regulated. Of course, it’s not only our problem, but it’s a worldwide obsession that dates back to the earliest days of civilization.

sion at Tolosa, Leyte.

President Noynoy probably knew about the mayor’s death wish for the present occupants of Malacanang, that’s why he ignored Leyte and dragged his feet in coming to Tacloban to help the devastated city, prolonging it to a point where more people were dying from hunger and thirst than the impact of the typhoon itself. (No, it wasn’t true Noy was trying to win a computer game that he forgot all about Yolanda and Tacloban) City officials in Davao were in fact, more panicky and anxious about the coming world’s strongest typhoon than Tacloban city officials, most of whom probably fled to nearby Cebu, a city known for its exciting nightlife.

(No, it’s not true, they were seen sipping ice cold beer in some of the resto bars at Osmena boulevard while Yolanda was passing

by Leyte) One of those bracing for Yolanda and making full preparations for it was the city police director Vicente Danao who assured Davao residents that his entire police force was prepared and ready to help in rescue operations if and where the typhoon strikes.

“Yes, we’re fully prepared. We have all the manpower to do this. We’re ready to rescue people from any flooding. Let’s not wait for the landfall,” he told mediamen

the day before Yolanda hit land.

Social services head Liwayway Caligdong told reporters she was also ready with the relief goods after assigning schools and gyms where people would be evacuated.

My friend Panyol who heads the Central 911 pointed to the CCTV cameras set up at Balusong River, Ulas River and Davao River as they kept track of the water levels of these three rivers that always cause deadly floodings in this city.

Running the most modern and most well-equipped rescue operation in the Philippines, Panyol never thought he would end up sending half of his entire rescue team to Tacloban, after weeks of preparing for this calamity in Davao.

Our top cop Danao also ended up sending nearly 300 Davao cops to Tacloban help keep peace and order, specially the widespread looting of shopping malls, department stores, supermarkets, grocery stores and even rice warehouses.

Caligdong’s calamity preparations also were shifted immediately to Tacloban, gathering nearly a hundred social volunteers to bring relief goods way, way ahead of the national government--- which was also blamed along with Leyte local government for not moving fast enough to help the survivors of super typhoon Yolanda.

By the way, yes---- it’s true Mayor Romualdez took over the controls of a bulldozer to clean up the debris in front of his beach mansion (not the city’s streets) because its driver was swallowed up by the flood waters of Yolanda’s storm surge.

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What if a super typhoon hits Malacanang ?

F YOU can find the November 8 issue of Edge Davao (this newspaper), you’ll know that Davao mobilized the entire city government to prepare and brace for the full impact of super typhoon Yolanda---ironically, than Tacloban city itself which was the “ground zero” of the strongest typhoon in the world.

The lead story said that “ Central 911 assured the city it was prepared for the possible impact of Yolanda which is feared to be stronger than typhoon Pablo which ravaged Davao del Norte, Compostela and Davao Oriental…”

It was so easy to imagine now that on that day, if you had the chance of asking Mayor Romualdez of Tacloban if they were ready to face the full impact of Yolanda, he’ll probably say, “ Oh, don’t worry. We’re used to typhoons here all our lives. Sanay na kami nyan,” as he continues putting the final touches of polishing all his three SUV’s while whistling the tune “Through The Rain.”

“But, mayor, this might be the strongest typhoon in the world!”. “ Shhh. Some experts told me Yolanda will change direction and hit Manila--- that’s why we’d rather go to the beach this weekend”.

“Really? You mean Yolanda could hit Malacanang directly and blow it out of the Pasig river ?” “ I just got a text message last night from a weather expert from Pagasa---don’t tell anyone” Well, we all know what really happened.

The super typhoon didn’t change direction and slammed right smack into Tacloban and nearby towns, leaving them in total devastation---wiping out all the mansions of all the Romualdez’ clans, including Imelda’s man-

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My baby at sixteen WAYWARD AND FANCIFUL

BY GAIL ILAGAN

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Part 1 of 2

EAREST Sagey at sixteen, every day that God made is a day I thank the Lord for you. You are that rare soul that fits in everyone’s heart – mine, most undeniably. You are my Little Tito, and I untiringly delight in how much you are such a chip off the old block. Ever since you were a baby, I’d watch you and Dad at sleep. You were like his nestling. These days, I watch you walking together and it makes me smile because you so obviously belong together. Both so quick on that comeback, I’ve yet to know another who could with quick dry wit nail people down where they stand, deader than dead.

The things Dad does that melt my heart – well, you do those too so naturally, so unstudied, and when you do, I’m so mush.

It’s love to the nth power.

You don’t know how it delights me to see you never afraid – that even if you are, you are never afraid to admit it, never afraid to ask that we stand by you as you confront your fear and overcome it. What do you exactly do when you do that, Sagey? Do you cut down fear to bite-sized pieces until you can swallow it down?

Remember when you used to wander around the house as the lights suddenly go out? I thought the dark never scared you, but then you say you actually were afraid then. You were three years old and yet you were so calm about it, walking up to me in the gloom to hold my hand as if to reassure me. I really thought you were one strange kid!

Remember when you asked to go up on the Ferris wheel at Mary Rose? You were – what? – six? And I made you do Lamaze exercises!

You picked that one up so well that the ride ended before we knew it. Did you know then that if we’d just let it ride, like anything else in this life, it’ll soon be over? I hope you’ll remember that for the rest of your life, because breathing right… keeps us breathing.

Remember when you asked to go ziplining for your 9th birthday? I thought that was one big mountain of fear and I would have understood if you got down from the harness. You didn’t. After a loooong time, you finally went zipping across the mountain, screaming with eyes shut tight.

The two-minute scream trailing down the slope. But, you zipped!

Just as you said you would. Never mind that you won’t ever do it again for a long time.

At nine – oh, Sagey, I remember you telling me I had to walk out our door and make things right for that little boy whose sister had died. You gave me your stuffed toys to give to him. You gave them up because you said he needed them more. There they were, all packed and good to go on a mission to stay the fears of a little boy you never met.

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Prosecutor...FFROM 1 borrow P50,000 and issued a check in favor of the complainant to guarantee payment for Clapis’ mother’s hospitalization.

However, Gacad failed to raise the money that prompting the accused to post bail.

“Judge Clapis’ Order granting bail indicates that he merely used as basis the affidavit of one prosecution witness that was submitted earlier.

Clearly, Judge Clapis failed to observe the proper procedure in granting bail,” the decision read in part.

Jumilla said that Arafol was guilty of receiving money from the complainant for the titling of Gacad’s property. Arafol pretended to have the authority to notarize deeds . Arafol already collected P52,000 as notarial fee and another P50,000 for the titling of her 800 square meter residential lot.

In a separate case, Arafol was likewise found guilty of receiving bribe money in the

amount of P80,000 from Cristeta Cardenas, mother of the complainant, and Agriculita Cardenas, sister-in-law in exchange for the provisional dismissal of the illegal possession of firearms against Gregorio by not interposing an objection to its provisional dismissal.

On December 22, 2008, Judge Clapis hastily dismissed the said case after which Cristeta and Agriculita claimed the cash bond and handed to Arafol.

Arafol was also meted the penalty of Perpetual Disqualification from service and forfeiture of earned leave credits and retirement benefits.

Regional State Prosecutor Antonio Arellano said he has designated an officer-in- charge to replace Arafol in order not to interrupt court dockets.

He explained that the Ombudsman, as a rule, will not disclose information unless they finalize the case. [EPC]

wrist watch as a token of appreciation. The team consisted of 59 rescuers from Central 911, 23 from the City Health Office composed of doctors, nurses, and medico legal. Two came from the City Social Services and

Development Office; the Philippine Army sent two, the Philippine National Police had five and six came from the City Engineer’s Office.

There were also three pilots and two private voulunteers.

port stakeholders,“ Avila said, adding that CH2M Hill-Halcrow will hand over the project report to Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

He said that this culmination will also be the venue to present the committee’s recommendations. He said that there’s a need for reform in the current transport system, adding that there will be an increase in the number of commuters by 100,000 to 200,000 in the next five years.

Moreover, he suggested

that the city government must take part in the regulation and planning of the city transport system.

Avila said that there’s a need for a third study that will deal with the financial requirement of the proposal and social impact There will also be revisitation of the comprehensive transport and traffic code of the city for possible amendments.

Avila hopes that the mayor would issue statement regarding the project proposal. [CRC]

breast examinations and consultations on breast diseases, free breast ultrasound, free fine needle aspiration biopsy, free breast cancer awareness lecture by breast cancer specialists, lectures on breast cancer survivors will also be held in the one day event

to give their personal testimonies.

On the same day, they will be also commemorating the World Menopause Day with lectures on the myths and facts about menopause. There will be also free bone density scans for osteoporosis.

cion, 64, but not May Merquita, 24, and proceeded to ransack the house, ate the family’s food before leaving.

Police theorized that two of the robbers could

be neighbors of the victims since both covered their faces. The other suspect was described as five feet, eight inches tall and with short hair.

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Central 911 chief Emmanuel Jaldon says that Davao City’s relief mission in Tacloban went smoothly, adding that they also got lots of lessons from the tragedy during Wednesday night’s thanksgiving ceremony held at Grand Men Seng Hotel. Lean Daval Jr.

Gen. Santos City hosts 1st SalaMindanaw International Film Festival on Nov. 26-30

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ALAMINDANAW International Film Festival, the first international film festival to be hosted in Mindanao, will happen next week in General Santos City from November 26 to 30, 2013 at the Robinsons Movieworld.

The Festival will feature eight full-length films coming from Asia vying in the main competition. The best film shall be awarded the Golden Sambolayang Prize, while the NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) Prize shall be awarded to the film that best exemplifies the Asian spirit and vision.

The lineup is composed of Liberta (Kan Lume, Singapore), Jazz in Love (Babyruth Villarama – Gutierrez, Philippines), Constructors (Adilkhan Yerzhanov, Kazakhstan), Mother (Vorakorn Ruetaivanichkul, Thailand),

By The River (Nontawat Numbenchapol, Thailand), War is a Tender Thing, (Adjani Arumpac, Philippines), With You, Without You (Prassana Vithanage, Sri Lanka) and Sayang Disayang (Sanif Olek, Singapore).

“Film itself is a voyage that thrills and inspires us, introducing possibilities for new experiences in uncharted topographies and einvigorating our connection to what we hold dear,” commented SIFF Festival Director Teng Mangansakan.

“I am proud of the diversity in the main competition programming, which includes documentaries, narrative features, experimental works, contemplations, expeditions into the inner self and affirmations. An exciting cinematic experience awaits Gensan this year,” he added.

According to Mangan-

sakan, the film entries journey to Mindanao after successful debuts in major film festivals. By The River won a special mention at Locarno this year, Liberta bagged a special mention in CINDI (Seoul) while War is a Tender Thing took home a special mention from Yamagata.

“The programming also reflects a trend in a country’s cinematic harvest.

The past year saw the resurgence of documentary filmmaking in the Philippines,” Mangansakan noted.

“As a matter of fact the Bansil sisters were abducted by the Abu Sayyaf Group in Sulu earlier this year while they were making a documentary.

This Festival is dedicated to the brave and tireless work of people like Linda and Nadjoua [Bansil] who go the great lengths to make films that matter.”

The Philippines is represented by two documentaries in the Festival. Jazz in Love, which opened this year’s Cinemalaya Film Festival and War is a Tender Thing, which is a reflection of the duality of identities in Mindanao.

The programming also comprises of staples in the film festival circuit such as With You, Without You (Moscow, London, Fukuoka), Mother (Torino, Vancouver, London) and Constructors (Busan, Edinburgh).

Noting that 2013 being a tremendous year for Singaporean cinema after Anthony Chen’s Ilo Ilo won the Camera d’Or Award at Cannes last May, SalaMindanaw is proud to present the world premiere of yet another exciting new voice in Singapore cinema with the screening of Sanif Olek’ elegy Sayang Disayang.

barangay team,” councilor Mary Joselle Villafuerte, chair of the committee on health said, adding that the team will be headed by the barangay captain and his committee

on health, district health nurse, and district health doctor.

“I intend na patapusin lang ang term nila by December and I will find out kung sino ang mga bagong

councils, find out if they have existing community health teams, and if they don’t have, I will encourage them to organize, yun ang gusto kong ma tap for disaster preparedness,”

she said, it being part of the city’s comprehensive investment plan for health for 2012 to 2016 which was crafted under former mayor Sara Duterte.

biologically active, physiologically active young people,” Ramiterrre said.

The report also revealed that the age 15 -24 group has already recorded 81 victims from January to September of this year and a total of 287 since 1984.

Ramiterre added that the youngest patient catered to by RHWC was

17-years-old.

Earlier reports revealed that a 17-Yearold girl died because of AIDS last September.

The report revealed that the victim acquired the virus when she was 15-years old and the virus developed when she was 17.

Ramiterre added that Davao City is among

the top five cities in the country which have five percent prevalence increase along with Manila, Quezon City, Cebu City and Angeles City.

She said that one to three percent of the five percent AIDS victims are Males having Sex with Men (MSM).

The report also revealed that as of Sep-

tember this year the large number of people acquiring the virus came from homosexuals with 8, followed by the bisexuals with five and three from heterosexuals.

Ramiterre appealed to the people to voluntarily undergo HIV testing if they feel the symptoms before it becomes worse. [ABF]

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Cayetano to scholars, indigents:

‘There’s life after pork’ Pushes for funding system with no legislators’discretion

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ALA po dapat palakasan sa sistemang ito at kailangang masigurado na derecho sa taumbayan ang mga pondong ilalaan para dito.”

“There is life after pork for scholars and indigent patients. I believe there is more than enough funds and more than enough ways to give them what they need without giving politicians credit for it,” Cayetano assured.

The senator’s request was contained in a letter to Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad, where he asked the national government, through the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), to set aside funds for scholars and indigent patients.

“Please allow me to first state my absolute and unequivocal support to the Supreme Court decision to

LIFE GOES ON. The Padilla family reconstruct the roof of their house on Thursday (November 21,2013) after the strong winds of super typhoon Yolanda devastated Tacloban City and other towns in Samar and Leyte provinces last November 8. [PNA photos by Avito C. Dalan] declare the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), or the so-called congressional pork barrel system, as unconstitution-

al,” Cayetano stated in his letter.

“However, while we all welcome this positive development, I am very con-

cerned about its unintended and undesirable effects, a large part of which is the cessation of assistance extended to scholars and ail-

ing indigent citizens requiring medical assistance.”

He said reports indicate that a survey of 95 members in the House of Rep-

resentatives found out that a total of 412,078 scholarships will be affected now that the PDAF has been abolished.

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Davao City celebrates 24th Universal Children’s Day

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total of five hundred (500) participants through the Mindanao Coalition for Children’s Rights celebrated its 24th Universal Children’s Day under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Children with its theme Child-Friendly Philippines;

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gathered together in a recreation center known as Almendras Gym, Davao City on November 20, 2013.

The said event included foot parade, musical show and entertainment in which the children have their chance to share their talents in singing and dancing in support to the launching of Child – Friendly Advocates and the launching of the “We Care: Child Friendly Movement.”

One of the Child Friendly advocates, Davao City Councilor Honorable Leo Avila III once said “this is to remind not only the children about their rights but most importantly to inform their parents and guardians how important it is to respect and protect the rights of the children as they are the future leaders of the nation”, he said.

“They are the foundation of our nation, children have the right to live and we should support them through guidance, love and care. We should teach them with good values and develop their potential to become future leaders in

our society”, he added.

As part of the advocacy campaign, Republic Act 9720 stated that the rights of the children should be respected. Mrs Pricilla Razon, Regional Director of DSWD XI shared her message, “I’ll still believe that our children are the hopes of our nation. Our children had the right to go to school, they have the right to eat good foods”, she said.

“I encourage all the parents to please guide and guard your children. Our children should be part of the solutions not part of the problem of our society”, Razon said.

The Amnesty International led by Ms Hope “Mamu” Fernandez strongly supports the advocacy campaign of “Stop Violence against Children”, includes bullying, child trafficking, child labor and child warrior.

Davao City Children’s Day as declared thru an Executive Order No. 07 series of 2009 serve as a gateway to remember the rights of children and protect children rights.

Gov’t. fast-tracking distribution of non-food items

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ITH recent rains falling over areas affected by super typhoon “Yolanda,” the Department of Social Welfare and Development has started fast-tracking the distribution of non-food relief items.

DSWD Secretary Corazon Soliman said these items include hygiene kits and tarpaulins that can be used as temporary roofing materials.

“It rained heavily last night, we are fasttracking this,” she said at the daily briefing of Task Force Yolanda.

She also said the DSWD has started initial stress debriefing in evacuation centers, adding “we hope to increase that capacity within the next two days.”

According to Soliman, the DSWD continues to deliver rice and food packs to Yolandaaffected areas including Leyte, Eastern Samar, and Tacloban City.

From the Tacloban hub, she said the DSWD had delivered 52,412

packs as of Tuesday, covering 24 towns.

From the Ormoc hub, she said the DSWD had delivered 19,004 food and rice packs covering nine of 16 towns.

However, Soliman also said the DSWD has started the transition where goods will be brought to Tacloban’s city hall instead of having barangays get food from the hubs.

She pointed out the people in the local government level are back and the personnel are all in place and organized.

“They will be the ones to distribute to the barangays of Tacloban City,” she said, adding this is part of their duty as first responders.

She added evacuation centers in the city are still to be supported by the DSWD regional and national offices.

Soliman said that from Nov. 9 to 20, they had served 863,691 food and rice packs, 184,779 highenergy biscuits, and delivered 220,192 oneliter bottles of water.

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Are the big fights moving overseas?

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ACAU – Promoter Bob Arum likes to call Saturday’s bout (Sunday in Macau) between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios the first step in the globalization of his brand.

Arum has spoken wistfully over the last several years of expanding Top Rank’s empire beyond the U.S. borders to take advantage of interest in boxing around the world.

A pair of trial runs at the Venetian Macao, in April and July, were enormously successful, and led to the Pacquiao-Rios bout winding up at the resort’s CotaiArena, where a sellout crowd guaranteed a live paid gate in excess of $8 million.

As eager as Arum is to talk about expanding his brand globally, it’s hardly anything new.

READ FOR SUNDAY. Manny Pacquiao (left) and Brandon Rios (right) slug it out in Macau this Sunday.

The first fight that Arum promoted, the 1966 heavyweight title bout between Muhammad Ali and challenger George Chuvalo, was staged in Toronto.

In 1975, he promoted arguably the great match in boxing history, the third

bout between Ali and Joe Frazier, on a searing hot October morning in Manila.

Always, though, the show would return to the U.S. and, more often than not, to Las Vegas, which in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s

earned the nickname of the Fight Capital of the World.

It’s still known that way, and probably will be for some time, but if the Pacquiao-Rios fight is successful, it could mean more boxing matches in these exotic locations.

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Haggling takes an international tone with the stall owners speaking Korean and Mandarin. The calculator works well too.

Marketing for what you want to eat is a fun adventure.

From the market to the plate

Various kinds of dried fish.

Exploring Boracay island’s D’Talipapa wet market EDGEDavao Davao Partners

ISLAND living is all about experiencing a more simpler life as well as tasting the freshness of the bounty of the sea. That is why on my recent trip to Boracay, me and my friends decided to visit the famous D’Talipapa wet market located at Station 2.

Not to be confused with Talipapa that is located at Station 3 as well as the local market further off at Station 1, D’Talipapa is just a short walk through the many alleyways of Boracay just off D’Mall. The wet market is known for fresh quality seafood. In Live lobsters. ing one wants, be it Cebu Pacific flies fact, some of the seasteamed, stir fried, to Kalibo direct from food being sold in the crispy fried or as a Davao three times a area is still alive. Name soup, the combina- week. it, the market has it. tions can be fun and Follow me on InsFrom live spiny lobendless. What makes tagram or on Twitter sters, to squid, clams, D’Talipapa an enjoy- @kennethkingong for as well as dried fish. able experience is the more travel and foodie Being a market, exsimple rustic charm finds as well as happect the sights, sounds the experience gives penings in, around and smells of a real wet for those urbanites on and beyond Durianmarket complete with an island getaway. burg. hollers and calculator haggling for the best tion though. The other prices. Being as it is in half is finding a place Boracay, the haggling to have your catch and hawking is now prepared and ready also done in Mandarin to eat, and D’Talipapa and in Korean as these has many different esare the tourists who tablishments that can have been flocking to cook whatever you the island paradise. market. All one has The D’Talipapa ex- to do of course is to perience of shopping be clear with the price for fresh seafood is of the service as well just half of the equa- as what style of cook- Lunch with friends from the Metro.

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VOL. 6 ISSUE 180 • FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22-23, 2013

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STYLE

Mindanao Film Fest ushers bumper crop of films THIS year’s Mindanao Film Festival will be exhibiting the highest number of films in its 10-year history.

“We have 55 films which will be exhibited in the festival these includes three feature length productions and 52 short films.” Rudolph Alama, festival director of MFF 2013 said.

The 55 films eclipsed last year’s number of 39 films. There were a record number of submissions from different parts of Mindanao.

Just like year Mindanao Film Festival will feature films from Davao City, General Santos, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Butuan and Zamboanga.

“This goes to show that regional filmmaking is growing and that growth is being sustained.”

Alama said.

“The growth is coupled by heightened awareness of regional filmmaking, we have government support thru the NCCA and FDCP and hopefully the City Government through their proposed film development ordinance, the festival is a mirror of how Philippine cinema is evolving, particularly the growth of regional filmmaking, from a Manilacentric film industry towards becoming an archipelago of imagination.” The MFF festival director added.

The Mindanao Film Festival started in 2003, then known as the Guerrilla Filmmaking Workshop Festival, whose entries were mostly done by Guerrilla Filmmaking Workshop participants. In 2005, it established its open non-workshop category and 2006 formally adopted the name Mindanao Film Festival. It is considered as the country’s longest-running regional film festival.

The Mindanao Film Festival 2013 will adopt the theme “Style Nato” that aims to celebrate the ideas, concepts and creative styles of Mindanaoan filmmakers as seen through their films.

The MFF 2013 is slated to be held this December 4-10 2013 at the Gaisano Mall Cinema 5. It is organized by the Mindanao Film and Television Development Foundation Inc. with the support of the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

MFF 2013 is also supported by the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Mindanao Development Authority, Gaisano Mall of Davao, Smart Communications, Canon, Penongs, Zabadani, Villa de Mercedes, iFM, alchemy of vision and light studios, de channel, Cinematheque Davao and Lou Works studios.

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‘Designer to the Stars’ Francis Libiran is Metrowear Icon

In celebration of Metro Magazine’s 24th year, which coincides with Francis Libiran’s 15 years in the fashion industry, Metro has named him, the “designer to the stars,” its latest Metrowear Icon.

Libiran has gained renown for his elegant style and great skill with draping fabrics and doing intricate beadwork. His creations have drawn the attention of fashionistas in both local and international circles. Among the stars that have been fortunate to wear his beautiful dresses and bespoke suits are the likes of Anne Curtis, Sam Milby, Shaina Magdayao, Billy Crawford, Xian Lim and Kim Chiu. For major events like the Star Magic Ball, the brightest (and most fashion-savvy) of stars look forward to wearing his creations. His latest fashion coup was creating the dresses and gowns wore by 2013 Miss World winner, Megan Young. His coral beaded evening won him raves all around.

A major career highlight for Libiran was when his whimsical creations – made using all kinds of Hello Kitty merchandise – was worn by the modelcontestants for one of their photo shoots in the 18th season highly-rated program “America’s Next Top Model.” No less than host

Tyra Banks wore one of his gowns when she attended the 4th Annual Blossom Ball in New York earlier this year.

It is because of his eye for detail, his timeless style that has led Metro magazine to select him as this year’s Metrowear Icon.

Libiran will be presenting 10 themed collections as a sneak peek of his 20142015 collection on November 25 at the EDSA Shangri-la Hotel. The collections are Victorian Gothic, Earth Colours, Edwardian Ash, Gemstones, Oriental, Deluxe and Royale.

As a favorite designer of the most beautiful celebrities in local entertainment, they are taking to the stage to model his pieces during the show. Among them are muses Anne Curtis and Kim Chiu; actresses Liza Soberano, Maricar Reyes, Coleen Garcia, and Karylle; celebrity models Kelly Misa, Wendy Tabusalla, Daniel Matsunaga, Fabio Ide, and Hideo Muraoka; beauty queens Shamcey Supsup, Venus Raj and Gwen Ruais; athletes An-

thony and David Semerad; and actors Xian Lim, Christian Bautista, Jake Cuenca and Matt Evans, As a show of solidarity with fellow Filipinos in Eastern and Central Visayas affected by Typhoon Yolanda, Francis Libiran has decided to do a silent auction of 15 iconic pieces on that evening. All proceeds will be donated in

support of relief operations for the storm’s victims.

For more of style embodied, grab a copy of Metro Magazine’s latest issue at bookstores and newsstands nationwide.

For updates, visit Metro Magazine on Facebook (www.facebook.Metro.

Magazine) or follow them on Twitter / Instagram @ metromagph.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Sam and Alex team-up for ‘Wansapanataym Christmas Special’ KAPAMILYA stars Sam Milby and Alex Gonzaga team-up for the first time this Saturday (November 23) in the second offering of “Wansapanatym Christmas Special.”

In the episode titled ‘Fruitcake,’ Sam will take on the role of Charles, the handsome boss and secret crush of an ugly duckling named Elaine, who will be played by Alex. Elaine’s dream to make Charles fall for her eventually comes true when she is given a magic bowl that makes her attractive in the eyes of the person who eats the fruitcake she bakes in it.

What will Elaine do when the magic of the bowl runs out? Can she prove to Charles that she deserves to be loved no matter what she looks like?

Together with Sam and

Alex in the ‘Fruitcake’ episode are Arlene Muhlach, William Martinez, Clarence Delgado, Thou Reyes, Beauty Gonzales, Eda Nolan, and Hermie Concepcion. It is written by Joel Mercado and directed by Tots Sanchez-Mariscal.

Don’t miss the Christmas special of the storybook of Pinoy kids, “Wansapanataym” this Saturday after “Bet On Your Baby” on ABSCBN. For updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

Sid Lucero as Andres Bonifacio, Glaiza de Castro as Oriang, and Nico Antonio as Emilio Aguinaldo. Benjamin Alves and Dominic Roco play the fictional characters Sebastian and Pacquing. Roi Vinzon plays the role of the ruthless Padre Villalon.

Katipunan is GMA News and Public Affairs’ first his-

torical docudrama. It is being filmed using Sony Cinemaalta F3 cameras provided

by Solid Video. CMB Film Services Inc. provided lenses and other high-end equipment. Post production was done at Quantum Films.

The battles begin in Katipunan, Saturday, 10:15 PM on GMA 7.

GMA News TV to air fifth episode of ‘Katipunan’ on November 23

WITH the Katipunan no longer a secret, the crackdown on the revolutionary group begins.

Spanish officials declare Juez de Cuchillo in suspected Katipunan strongholds.

This means the massacre of even the innocents, including children. Hundreds of men are arrested, tortured, and killed.

Supremo Andres Bonifacio and a handful of Katipuneros regroup in the home of Tandang Sora, an octogenarian who supports the movement. The Supremo sends out a call to arms to Katipuneros in nearby areas. Faced with a battle against a bigger army with far better arms, how many will show up? Tandang Sora’s response is to prepare a meal for a thousand men.

How many will agree to tear up their cedula and live on the run?

Meantime, Oriang leaves her parents’ home to spare them from harm. With her brother, she heads to the mountains to try to find her husband.

In Cavite, a crack begins to form in the the Katipunan’s ranks even before they go to war. The Magdalos and Magdiwangs disagree on strategy: Emilio Aguinaldo tries to delay the inevitable, while Mariano and Santiago Alvarez launch an attack in his absence.

Katipunan’s cast is led by

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FOOD

Media delegates from various parts of the country with SMB communication specialists.

SMB holds ‘Sagip Mo Bayan’benefit concert Visayas team retains title as fastest beer drinkers in the country

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AN Miguel Brewery Inc. held a two-night benefit concert dubbed, “Sagip Mo Bayan” Drink-for-a Cause last November 14-15 at the Plazuela in Iloilo City to raise funds for the company’s Keep Hope Afloat program for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.

The event featured the country’s popular bands - Brownman Revival, Banda ni Kleggy, Callalily and River-

The Sugar Barons of Visayas retain the title as the country’s fastest beer drinkers and awarded with P500,000 prize by SMB chief finance officer Mae Amador, sales supervisor Dale Demonteverde, Area Sales Manager Romeo Laglagaron, Territory Sales Manager Victor Vecera, National Sales Manager Debbie Namalata and Iloilo Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog.

Callalily’s Kean Cipriano, one of the featured artists at SMB’s Sagip Mo Bayan benefit concert in Iloilo City, also did his own fundraising stint dubbed, “Yolandagram,” where he asks donations from those who request a photo opportunity with him and his band.

maya, as well as the famous Dinagyang Festival 2013 champion, the Panayanon Tribe.

Beer-drinkers had the chance to donate to the relief fund as ticket sales and P5 for every bottle sold were set aside for the benefit of the typhoon victims.

The event also featured the 14th National Beer Drinking Contest where the Visayas team defended their title as the fastest beer drinkers in the country for three straight years.

The Sugar Barons of Silay bested five other teams nationwide with official time of 39.51 seconds, breaking last year’s record of 43.37 seconds. The Balintawak Heroes of GMA North came in second and the South Luzon’s Beer Wonders of Pala-

wan in third place.

This year’s champions - Marlon Pogosa, Jospeh Abayon, Rufino Hechanova, Carmelo Batadlan and Jic Catanghal - also pledged to donate portion of their P500,000 prize to the typhoon victims.

The NBDC has become a much-awaited event because at its core, it is about simple joys, togetherness, genuine friendships and samahan, SMB Trade Promo and Merchandising Manager Bobby Minosa said.

“This year, these values take on a deeper, more significant meaning. And we are committed to doing our best to put out a good show and use the event to help our countrymen who are in need,” he also stressed.

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10th AFP-PNP prizes doubled C

ITY Mayor Rody Duterte announced that he will double the cash prizes at stake in the 10th AFP-PNP Basketball tournament during the opening last Wednesday at the Almendras gym.

The champion is supposed to receive a cash prize of P150,000 but will now get a whopping P300,000 plus a trophy.

The first runner-up will earn P200,000, second runner-up P160,000, third runner-up P140,000, fourth runner-up P100,000, fifth runner-up P80,000, sixth runner-up P60,000, seventh runner-up P50,000 but will now get a whooping P300,000 plus a trophy.

The first runner-up will earn P200,000, second runner-up P160,000, third runner-up P140,000, fourth runner-up P100,000, fifth runner-up P80,000, sixth runner-up P60,000 and seventh runner-up P50,000.

A consolation prize of P40,000 will go to the other four teams.

The Most Valuable Player will now pocket P10,000, while the members of the Mythical Five will get P4,000 each.

The top three winners in the 3-point shootout in both the officer and

Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte presides over the ceremonial tip off marking the opening of the 11th AFP-PNP Basketball Tournament at the Davao City Recreation Center Wednesday night. Lean Daval Jr. non-officer categories will win P10,000, P6,000 and P2,000 in that order.

“Play well, play fair,”

said Duterte in his speech infront of the 12 participating teams coming from Philippin Air Force, Bureau

of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penelogy, Regional Headquarters of Philippine National

He bucked early jitters to finish with 13 points on 26 minutes of playing time. He showcased the talent that made scouts drool over him before the draft, including sick crossover dribbles and spin moves aside from a nice outside shooting touch.

But he also had trouble finish at the rim against bigger players in the PBA. Despite getting his attempts foiled at the bas-

ket a few times, Romeo kept on going.

“Inisip ko na lang stay positive. Every time na ibinabalik ako, laban lang and focus sa game,” he said.

Romeo said that he’s still adjusting to the physicality in the PBA, but said it’s not an issue.

“Normal lang naman na masaktan sa basketball, laban lang nang laban, yun lang ang nasa mindset ko.

Kasi kapag ginawa mo ng isang beses tapos na-stop

ka at hindi mo na ginawa sa susunod, wala nang mangyayari sa iyo, kaya dapt try lang ng try,” said Romeo.

He said the lessons he learned in his debut would serve him well in the long run.

“Marami akong natutunan, especially yung times na sobrang physical na ng laro. Kailangan mong paghandaan yung physical game pati na rin yung decision-making sa loob ng court,” said Romeo.

devotion have proven, the Philippines loves basketball with a level of sustained passion unseen anywhere else in the world. The basketball world has decided to repay that support with necessary help.

Now, one of the NBA’s most charitable players will make his own donation based on his performance Friday. As announced on the charity website CrowdRise. com, Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol will donate $1,000 for every point

he scores during his team’s home game against the Golden State Warriors (via Beyond the Buzzer): Children are suffering in the Philippines. Typhoon Haiyan—the year’s most powerful tropical storm—is the latest natural disaster to strike a country already reeling from monsoon flooding and a massive earthquake. These children desperately need shelter, clean water, medicine and nutrition.

I am helping UNICEF

raise money for their efforts on the ground...I am pledging $1,000 for every point I score at theLakers game on Friday (November 22nd) to The U.S. Fund for UNICEF. Will you help too? Make a donation now (by clicking donate to this fundraiser) OR join me by pledging $1, $5, $10, $20, or however much you can, for every point that I score Friday night. If you join me in pledging per point, please send me a tweet to let me know.

Solid debut by Romeo R

EIGNING UAAP Most Valuable Player Terrence Romeo was battling a case of nerves moments before his PBA debut with the GlobalPort Batang Pier on Wednesday.

“Bago mag-start yung game sobrang kinakabahan ako. Sobrang excited and kinakabahan.

Mga idol ko kasi yujng naglalaro kaya parang na-starstruck ako,” Romeo said.

Police XI, Philippine Navy, Davao City Police Office, Philippine Coastguard, Task Force Davao, Regional Mo-

bile Group, 10th Infantry Battalion, National Support Unit and the City Mayor’s Office.

Pau donates to ‘Yolanda’victims T

HE devastation suffered by the Philippines from Typhoon Haiyan this month has compelled various levels of response and aid from nations and organizations around the world.

Not surprisingly, the NBA and its players union have been major contributors, donating a combined $500,000 to efforts focused on helping the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the disaster. As one particularly inspiring photo and years of

ROOKIE. UAAP MVP Terrence Romeo in his much-awaited PBA debut for GlobalPort. Nuki Sabio

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RPSB, BFP win E

FLOOR SHOW. Global Port rookie RR Garcia holds on to the ball in a scramble with Petron’s Junmar Fajardo and Arwind Santos in the PBA Philippine Cup. Nuki Sabio

ARLY favorites Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) turned back separate foes to begin their title quest on the right track as the 2013 Mayor Rody Duterte and Vice Mayor Pulong Duterte – 11th AFP-PNP Basketball Tournament kicked off yesterday at the Davao City Recreation Center.

RPSB edged National Support Unit-SAF, 98 – 85, in overtime in the inaugural game of the season after a short opening rites attended by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

John Lamparas and Kareem Josol took charge in the extra period as RPSB broke away early outscoring NSU-SAF, 185. The score was at 80-all at the end of regulation.

Lamparas scored team-high 18 points as Josol had 17. Jonathan Bongay chipped in 12 while Kristopher Sabsal had 11.

NSU-SAF dropped its opening game despite impressive debut of

Louie Tangaro and Ron Ibanez who made 26 and 20 baskets respectively.

BFP leaned on its second quarter surge to hack out a 98 – 82 win over Task Force Davao.

The Firemen took a 51 – 30 lead at the half behind the 36 – 16 outburst in the second period and never looked back to seal the victory.

Donald Conception canned in 21 points as John Rey Lumogda made 18. Sagori had 26 points for TFD. Twelve teams are entered in the tournament that include Davao City Police Office, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Police Regional Office – XI, Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao, 10th ID Agila Division, PA, Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao, Philippine Airforce Tactical Operations Group XI and City Mayor’s Office.

Cash prizes and trophies are up for grabs in the tournament sanctioned by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) XI. (RJB)