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The spell conTinues DOWN IN THE FIRST. Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista of the Philippines drops to the seat of his pants in the first round after getting tagged by Jose “Negro” Ramirez of Mexico. Bautista dropped a painful split decision to the Mexican and became the latest addition to Filipino champions who have lost their titles.

Boom Boom loses title to Mexican

By Neil Bravo

Photo by Lean DavaL Jr.

T

he losing streak goes on for Philippine boxing.

Filipino champion Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista became the latest addition to the list of Filipino champions who fell by the wayside in a spell that one by one took away the country’s world titles like a thief in the night.

Bautista lost his WBO international featherweight belt on Saturday night via split decision in a bloody encounter against a shifty Mexican challenger Jose “Negro” Ramirez in the Pinoy Pride XIX “Mexican Invasion” at the USeP Gym. Ramirez decked Bautista right in the opening

round with a staggering combination to the head that brought the Filipino reeling to the ropes twice with 10 seconds left. Referee Bruce McTavish gave Bautista a standing 8-count and the bell rang to save the champion.

Ramirez proved to be the quicker fighter and tagged Bautista through most of the fight’s fierce exchanges. Ramirez survived a cut himself and a vicious attack by Bautista but a cut in the left cheek drenched the Filipino in blood and he was never the same again through the last two rounds which were marked by clinches and slips.

Ramirez, cheered on later by most of the 4,000-strong crowd, won on two of the judges

scorecards with identical 114-111s and lost to one by 111-114. Ramirez raised his record to 26-2 and lined himself for a shot to the bigger fights.

Bautista dropped to his third loss after a streak of eight wins with six knockout victories. he joined Manny Pacquiao, Bryan Viloria and Nonito Donaire in the list of Filipino boxing champions who lost their title belts.

The 25-year old champion from Candijay, Bohol, who is rated no. 4 featherweight by the International Boxing Federation, was to be lined up for a championship eliminator in his next fight as promised by ALA Promotions chief executive officer Michael Aldeguer earlier.

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‘I’m alive’

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Boni Militar death a hoax C

omebacking councilor Bonifacio Militar is the latest victim of a chain text message hoax which circulated around media Saturday afternoon. edge Davao verified the report and gave Militar a call. Sorry but it was not a ghost who answered, but Militar himself who laughed off the rumor. “Malakas pa ako sa kalabaw! (I’m stronger than a bull!),” he said. he explained, “maybe the reason why these text messages (that he is

dead) spread is because I topped the latest polls.”

According to Militar, several other council bets envy his rating and past performances during his term as a city councilor in the first district, especially that most of the candidates are considered political neophytes.

“I was surprised when vice mayor Rody Duterte’s chief of staff Christopher “Bong” Go called me and ask if it was really me who answered the phone,” he said.

Militar also clarified

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WITH MUSLIM LEADERS. Vice Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte vows to defend the rights and promote the welfare of Muslim residents of Davao City

P80 wage hike ‘not impossible’ - DOLE 11

By EJ Dominic Fernandez

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he P80 acrossthe-board wage increase demanded by the Associated Labor Union – Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALU-TUCP) is “not impossible,” according to the Department of Labor regional office.

DOLe 11 regional director Joffrey Suyao, who is also the Regional Tipatriate Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) chairman, the P80 daily wage hike petitioned by

the ALU-TUCP must be given focus by the board during evaluation. he told edge Davao that if the TUCP’s petition for wage hike has concrete basis, “then we can’t say it is impossible.” however, he said, “the board has to focus their evaluation on the acrossthe-board implementation that TUCP asked for, since RTWPB is mandated to increase only the salaries of the minimum wage earners, because

they protect the most vulnerable employees.”

“I can’t say exactly whether it will be approved or not, but what is certain is we (RTWPB) need to make sure that the increase can restore the lost purchasing power of the peso,” he said.

“If you base it on history, even in the National Capital Region (NCR), there has been no wage board in the country where the wage hike petitioned is as big as P80,”

he said.

The RTWPB received the petition from TUCP last April 17 and has conducted a meeting to start the process of evaluation by checking the economic conditions of the region where the official data from the National Statistic Office (NSO) will be used as basis.

Suyao cited an example saying, “if the price of gasoline increase, we will evaluate how it will

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during a meeting with islamic leaders at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Magallanes Street Friday night. Lean Daval Jr.

Election Day

DLPC, NGCP ready for power interruptions

By Che Palicte

“W

e are t re a t i n g the coming election as a typhoon and rest assured that we are ready.”

Cynthia Alabanza, spokesperson of National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), was not doing a weather forecast but the preparedness of the power industry in Mindanao days ahead of the 2013 elections.

Alabanza bared during the hermes Club forum last Friday at the Waterfront Insular hotel Davao, that NGCP and Davao Light And Power Company (DLPC) anticipated possible power interruptions during the

gressional candidate Mylene Garcia in a gathering at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Magallanes Street Friday night. Lean Daval Jr.

“Our linemen are ready, in fact we will have an activity this coming week in Iligan City where we will tests our linemen,” she said, adding that their personnel will also be redirected in the same manner

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Environmental survey for local candidates pushed

A CAMPAIGN SORTIE. Team PNoy senatorial bet Cynthia Villar greets Barangay captains from the second district of Davao City. She was later endorsed

by Vice Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte and Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod con-

election time.

“We have already commenced preparations for immediate restoration if any power disturbances occur,” she said.

Alabanza bared that they will mobilize their linemen to determine the possible power damage so they can check the nature and the location of the facilities right away.

N environmentalist group has this for a pointblank question to candidates seeking for office in the 2013 elections: “Are you green?”

The question has no reference to a political party’s color or that of a candidate’s.

The question is directed to the agenda on advocacy of environment issues. environmentalist group Greenpeace staged the Green electoral Initiative on Friday night at the People’s Park to ensure that the environment will be a key issue in the 2013 elections.

First district councilor Mabel Acosta, one of the candidates present in the GeI forum, said she believes that there should also be a local environmental survey to find out which of the candidates in Davao City have platforms inclined to protecting the environment, just like what Greenpeace will do on a national scale.

In the said forum, Greenpeace called on voters to choose pro-environment candidates in the May 13 polls.

Acosta said, “it would be good to de-

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FEATURE

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Davao Express Water Taxi:

Making waves this summer

By Athena Jillian Bravo

Photo by Lean Daval Jr.

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T’S the first of its kind in the country and yes, it’s making waves this summer.

For those who live by the cool lifestyle to never miss summer without the beach, here’s some cool addition to that. Never miss your beach outing without riding a water taxi.

Yes, beach bums, Davao express Water Taxi (DeWT), the first ever water taxi service in the country, could make ripples out of your summer getaway.

If you think they’re a hard find, think again.

These water taxis are stationed at Sta. Ana wharf right in the heart of the city so it’s no problem to get there.

You can park your car or take a cab or jeep to Sta. Ana Wharf and right at the gate is the DeWT terminal.

Water taxis are not just worry-free but re a s o n a b ly- p r i c e d .

DeWT offer rates based on the location of your resort of choice anywhere around Island Garden City of Samal.

DeWT operations manager Dean Ortiz said the water taxi’s versatility is unquestionable since DeWT boats can practically dock anywhere as long as it is safe for its passengers to disembark.

It’s like your everyday taxi except that it floats on water.

Compared to land

travel, Davao’s innovative water taxis can individually accommodate a group of up

to 12 persons is more practical and economical.

Most charter boats

that ply the route take more time in traveling while travelling with water taxis, people can get more quality time at the beach than at sea. “It only takes a good 20 minutes for our boats to safely get to Talicud Island compared to charter boats which could take an hour or more to get there,” Ortiz told this writer.

Convenient, affordable and safe When it comes to dafety, Ortiz said their boats are what enthusiasts refer to as RhIBs, or Rigid hull Inflatable Boats and are powered by individual 150 hP engines. RhIB according to a boating website is one of the best boat designs ever made, because of its durability and versatility.

“Our boats are duly registered with the MARINA so it follows that our boats and their captains have passed all their tests and requirements to ferry passengers. We have individual life jackets as a safety requirement and precaution, Ortiz added.

“We’ve had our share of praises over the past year and it’s glad knowing that Davaoenos take pride in having the first water taxis cruising over

their seas that is why we made it more affordable for them,” he said.

Other than making the service within budget, DeWT is also partnering with Samal-based resorts and local and national travel agencies to boost tourism in the area, For the summer, DeWT is offering discounted packages with their regular and island hopping trips.

“We will be offering different promos every week,” said Ortiz.

Passengers will have an option to join a group going to a designated tourist area.

DeWT has recently acquired accreditation from the Department of Tourism and is a member of Davao Travel Operators Association (DABTOA).

Davao express Water Taxis are stationed at the Sta. Ana wharf with operation hours from 6 am to 6 pm.

For bookings and reservations contact telephone number 2957488 or mobile 0923230-5829 or visit their website at www. davaowatertaxi.com.

You can also like them on facebook, just key in Davao express Water Taxi.

Next time you hit the beach, just hail a cab floating by.

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

5.4 4th Qtr 2012

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

6.8 4th Qtr 2012

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

USD 3,969.51 million Dec 2012 USD 5,135.46 million Nov 2012 USD -1,585 million Nov 2012 USD -209 million Mar 2012 P 5,171,689 million Dec 2012

8. Interest Rates 4/

3.6 % Jan 2013 P155,308 million Nov 2012 P 5,381 billion Nov 2012

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

P 40.67 Feb 2013

12. Stocks Composite Index 6/

6,242.7 Jan 2013

13. Consumer Price Index 2006=100

132.4 Feb 2013

14. Headline Inflation Rate 2006=100

3.4 Feb 2013

15. Core Inflation Rate 2006=100

3.8 Feb 2013

16. Visitor Arrivals

352,438 Nov 2012

17. Underemployment Rate 7/

20.9% Jan 2013

18. Unemployment Rate 7/

7.1% Jan 2013

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Phoenix reduces fuel prices L

Major players also cut prices to reflect foreign oil market trend

eADING independent oil company Phoenix Petroleum Philippines has announced its reduction of all fuel products effective April 20, 2013.

In an official e-mail, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines announced that it will reduce the prices of premium, unleaded, and regular gasoline by P1.05 per liter and diesel by P1.65 per liter effective 6:00 am on Saturday to reflect the continued decline in the prices of refined petroleum products in the international market.

Other oil companies implemented price cuts on its fuel products effective 12:01 a.m. on Saturday to track movements in the international petroleum market.

Petron Corp., Chevron

Davao by the numbers

Corp., SeAOIL Philippines, Inc., eastern Petroleum Corp. and Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. announced on Friday price reductions of P1.05 per liter on premium, unleaded and regular gasolines, P1.65/liter on diesel; and P1.60/liter on kerosene.

This week’s price reduction followed last week’s price decreases of P1.65/ liter on gasoline, P0.75/liter on diesel and P0.55/liter on kerosene.

Prices of Dubai crude, the benchmark used by most of Asia, are at $101.03 per barrel from $103.22 per barrel last week. Meanwhile, as of April 11, international prices of diesel are at $112/barrel from $121/ barrel of the previous week, while that of

gasoline are at $109/barrel from $116/barrel.

Data on the energy department’s Web site showed that since April 15 un-

til Friday, gasoline prices ranged from P45.55/liter to P52.80/liter, while those of diesel ranged from P37.80/ liter to P41.30/liter. (NJB)

tional passenger growth: Brunei (43%), South Korea (34%), Malaysia (18%), China (15%) and Indonesia (13%).

CeB also grew its domestic passengers to and from Zamboanga (17%), as well as hubs in Davao (20%), Kalibo (22%) and Iloilo (29%).

“Cebu Pacific continues to link islands and countries, and provide lowest fare options so

everyone can travel by air. Passenger growths in countries such as Korea and China, as well as regions like Iloilo and Davao, are particularly fulfilling. We remain focused on driving tourism to and within the Philippines in 2013,” said CeB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

Iyog cited that with CeB’s extensive route network, travel

between Visayas and Mindanao grew by 13%, while travel within Mindanao grew by 45%. CeB launched multiple flights from Iloilo, Davao and Cagayan de Oro in the 4th quarter of 2012.

CeB is also slated to launch flights from Cebu to Masbate (June 1, 2013) and Taipei (July 5, 2013), as well as the airline’s first long haul flights from Manila to Dubai (October 7, 2013).

For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www.cebupacificair.com, or call the reservation hotlines (02)7020-888 or (032)230-8888. The latest seat sales can also be found on CeB’s official Twitter and Facebook pages.

Those still booking flights may also sign up to be a CeB Club member through the Cebu Pacific website, for seat sale alerts, easy management of flights and travel funds, and a faster booking process.

CeB currently operates 10 Airbus A319, 25 Airbus A320 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. Its fleet of 43 aircraft is one of the most modern aircraft fleets in the world. Between 2013 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 17 more Airbus A320 and 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft orders.

With

32,196 migrants, P321.90 million

flow into Davao City in remittances to families in Davao City every month or

P3.86 billion annually

Source: city agricuLturiSt’S office

CEB flies over 3.53 million guests in Q1 2013

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he Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSe: CeB) flew more than 3.53 million passengers from January to March (Q1) 2013, an increase of 5% compared to 3.37 million passengers in Q1 2012.

Seat sales, increased routes and flight frequencies and sustained promotions paved the way for the following interna-

MONTHLY AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATE (January 2012-February 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

It figures

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LET THERE BE LIGHT. This enterprising lady perfectly defines the famous quote, “If there’s a will, there’s a way”, as she goes about her business as manicurist despite the darkness at an unlit portion

All-time highs of the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) this year. The 25th high was during the fourth straight session on April 12, 2013.

40.8

of the public park along San Pedro Street, Davao City last night.

Lean Daval Jr.

Percentage increase, from the same period last year, of the government’s spending for infrastructure and other capital outlay, in fulfillment of the Aquino administration’s commitment to enhance spending for infrastructure and key economic services.

16 Amount of the proposed Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Expressway project, the latest Public Private Partnership (PPP) project under the Aquino administration.

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Grant to the Philippines from the European Union (EU) in support of cleaner, more energy-efficient industrial production.

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Mistubishi PH records 22% growth M

ITSUBIShI Motors Philippines Corp.

(MMPC) closed the first quarter of the year recording an impressive double digit growth of 21.7%. Sales for the first three months totaled to 10,016 units compared to 8,230 units sold during the same period last year. March sales modestly increased by 1.6% with 3,612 units sold. Combined reports from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturer of the Philippines (CAMPI) and Trucks Manufacturer Association (TMA) also showed a surge in MMPC’s market share. For the first quarter MMPC was able to capture a 24% market share making it the second bestselling automotive brand in the country.

MMPC recorded significant improvement in the car segment for the first quarter. Year-to- date sales of cars totaled to 2,172 units as compared to 316 units sold during the same quarter last year.

The introduction of the Lancer eX 1.6 and Mirage last year strengthened MMPC’s presence in the car segment, dramatically increasing it to 587.3%.

10,016

8,230

Q1 2012 Q1 2013

UNITS SOLD IN FIRST THREE MONTHS OF THE YEAR The Mirage also took the third spot in the list of bestselling passenger cars in the country. Demand for the Mirage is also expected to increase after being awarded recently by the Car Awards Group Inc. as the Car of the Year for 2012-2013.

Meanwhile, the Mon-

tero Sport, Strada, Adventure and L300 continue to perform well on their particular segments. For the first quarter of 2013 a total of 3,345 units of Montero Sport were sold which is 17.6% up compared to last year’s Q1 sales of 2,845 units. With the best value for money

of the Montero Sport, this model continues to be the bestselling SUV and number one in the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) segment in the local automotive industry. Aside from the Montero Sport, the L300, Adventure and Strada are also included in the top ten selling light

Honda to redefine City

U

SING kaizen or the Japanese term for “continuous improvement”, honda Cars Philippines is aiming to redefine the sub-compact segment with the introduction of the 2013 City. Now available at all honda dealerships nationwide, the new City carries new aesthetic and safety improvements as well as the introduction of a brand-new variant, the 1.5 eNC. For 2013, all variants of the honda City enjoy new alloy wheel designs with the 1.3-liter variants getting new 8-spoke 15-inch alloys with 175/65R15 tires

and 1.5-liter variants receiving seven split-spoke 16-inch alloy wheels shod with 185/55R16 rubber. Though the exterior changes to the City are limited to the rims, honda’s best-selling car remains a head-turner thanks to its three-bar chrome grille, angular bumpers, and two-tone tail lamps. Capping off the changes to the City is a slew of new exterior colors such as Taffeta White, Urban Titanium, Sparkling Brown, and Carnelian Red. The availability of these colors is dependent on the variant.

Inside, honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (hCPI)’s

best-selling car receives a more luxurious touch.

The elegant black cabin features blue and white illumination on its instrument panel as well as chrome accents on the center console. The innovative Flex Audio system on all variants ensures audio compatibility with a wide range of inputs from CD to MP3 to even standard USB with full Apple iPod support. For 2013, the 1.5 e is upgrade to 1.5 eL connoting standard leather seating.

In order to celebrate the honda City’s recent 5-star ASeAN NCAP rating, hCPI is adding the 1.5 eNC variant which

sets the bar in terms of passenger safety in the B-segment class. Though dual SRS airbags and anti-lock brakes with eBD are standard across the City range, the 1.5 eNC sets itself apart thanks to features such as Vehicle Stability Assist or VSA—a feature once only available in more expensive models. VSA is designed to prevent skidding and stabilize cornering. Additionally, the 1.5 eNC gets ISOFIX child seat anchors, the international standard for fastening child seats. Capping off the safety features is a driver and passenger belt reminder.

commercial models for the first quarter of 2013.

With MMPC’s extensive vehicle lineup, aggressive advertising and promotions coupled by an upbeat Philippine economy, MMPC is confident that it will be able to sustain this very remarkable feat. “We are truly delighted about

our first quarter sales performance and how the total industry is growing.

The increasing industry trend provides us confidence of meeting or even surpassing the target volume for this year,” MMPC, executive Vice President for Marketing Mr. Taizo Furuhashi said.

Massive recall due to bursting airbags

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heRe will be a few individuals in Japan waking up feeling rather sheepish this morning. Due to human errors made by workers at Japan’s Takata Corp. (a supplier of airbags for multiple automakers) 3.4 million vehicles globally have been recalled over an issue where the passenger’s airbag may burst, sending plastic shards flying.

Toyota is recalling around 1.73 million vehicles - including 580,000 in North America. honda is recalling about 1.14 million vehicles, while Nissan may call back 480,000. Mazda was also hit, although on a smaller scale, recalling 45,463.

Additionally, some of the faulty airbags made their way onto BMW and Pontiac products.

For Toyota, models produced between November 2000 and March 2004 - including the Corolla, Tundra and Lexus SC - stand to be affected, while it’s the Civic, CR-V and Odyssey in the honda camp.

To date, Toyota has received five cases of airbag malfunctions - three of which occurred in the U.S. - although no injuries have been reported. Mas-

sive recalls, of course, remain nothing new for Toyota, with this being the second one impacting over a million vehicles in 2013 alone. Last October, Toyota recalled 7.43 million units along with a further 2.77 million just a month later. And who can forget the infamous “unintended acceleration” debacle from a few years back? At least this time Toyota shares the predicament with its Japanese rivals.

According to honda spokeswoman, Akemi Ando, the issue derived when a worker neglected to deactivate a system that syphons out defective products, while parts were also stored incorrectly. The cause of the bursting inflator is supposedly due to the propellant used.

With 3.4 million vehicles affected worldwide, this issue underlines the potential troubles with massive supply chains, such as Takata Corp., where multiple automakers attempt to reduce the bottom line by employing third party help. Problems like this - where plastic pieces become flying missiles - reminds us of the risks associated with cutting corners.

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The Lost Sheep: Rescue or Deny?

COMMENTARY

By Fr. Joel TaBora, SJ

I EDITORIAL

Cold reception

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T’S just days to go before another festival is held in Davao, and yet organizers are still looking for sponsors.

This pronouncement by the prime movers of the Davao Summerfest shows how ill-prepared and half-baked the event is.

What a pity because this is one of the four major festivals of Davao City. Now, they have announced the staging of the event and at the same time they are looking for sponsors to fund it. That’s cramming.

A festival is cooked months before mounting it and this one is no exception.

It appears that we are bound for a so-so delivery by the organizers.

On the other hand, a big-ticket boxing event put up by a promotions outfit from Cebu is overshadowing the city’s festival, and for that matter, all other locally-mounted summer events. That may be moot and academic. This promotion is a world championship event and viewed on global television.

So when both events were launched at the same time this week, obviously the former was eaten up badly. The plea for sponsorship money all the more made it sound miserable.

Despite the huge popularity and impact of this boxing event, it seems that the city’s tourism drumbeaters and sports office hierarchy are cold in their reception. Mega-

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buck promotions like this one come once in a blue moon. The last time we had one like this was ten years ago when a rising star named Manny Pacquiao fought a fighter from Thailand and dismissed the latter to kick off a storied career that caught worldwide attention and influence.

This boxing extravaganza brings to the city revenues in terms of amusement taxes and not to mention the inflow of visitors who came to watch the fight or are part of the promotional entourage. They will eat, sleep, and spend, if not splurge, money in Davao. The much-hyped event also will be seen in the United States, europe, China and the rest of Asia on television beamed trough a Filipino channel serving cross-border audience overseas.

The promoters of the fight brought the long-running professional boxing series to Davao City because television ratings showed that Davao contributes to the largest chunk of television audience in their previous ventures. That goes to show how Davao boxing aficionados “thirst” for mega-fights like this one.

It’s one thing to know what you are promoting because the indicators are all there—revenues, people, publicity and impact--and another to realize if it’s not working because no one is biting it nor buying it.

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(Conclusion)

T’S presentation as the sole litmus test of true Catholicism, true fidelity among the bishops, and true morality among the defenders of the faith, has grated negatively on many.

In exasperation, I know of many who have done what for me was at one time inconceivable. They have considered leaving the Church. They have actually left the Church.

Out of the Church, they say they do not miss being in the Church. In their new Christian communities, they have found levels of fellowship that surpass whatever they had experienced in the Catholic Church.

It was in this context that in an earlier blog, I said that many were leaving the Church, and urged Dr. Mahar Mangahas and his SWS Team to use their sociological tools to help us to understand what is happening. his recent SWS survey, he says, showed that my fear that many were thinking of leaving the Church may not be statistically unfounded. Nine percent of some 80 million Catholics in the Philippines, or one out of every eleven, have recently considered what at one time was inconceivable: leaving the Catholic Church. In terms of persons, that’s some seven million Catholics. Of course, granting the survey is scientifically well founded (as Dr. Mangahas’ sterling track record argues!), it shall belong to future sociological studies to ascertain the validity or non-validity of this survey, and not to casual denials based on Church attendance during the last holy Week. (We have long admitted that our churches are unable to accommodate all our Catholics were they ever to decide one Sunday all to go to Mass.

Loss of Catholics on the fringes would never be captured by observing numbers going to church!) More importantly, we must also delve more deeply into the reasons why so many Catholics have considered leaving.

Some may be exasperated with the Rh debate. Others may be yearning for more palpable fellowship and experience of Christian communion.

Yet others may be searching for greater depth and holiness as they search for God in this difficult world.

Meanwhile, I thank Dr. Mangahas and his SWS team for their important finding, which I accept gratefully. As Pope Francis suggested in his homily during his first Chrism Mass, pastors of our Church (like myself) may consider “going out” of themselves “to the edges” to bring “the oil of gladness” to our people, and being shepherds “smelling like sheep.” Where Jesus left the 99 to search for the one lost sheep, we may need to accept that if we do not shift gears, as Pope Francis is now shifting gears, we may not at all be able to leave our ten sheep in order to find the one lost sheep. We may simply say: that one lost sheep does not think like us, does not act like us, does not feel like us.

Good riddance! Or we may say: the lost sheep is really not lost. Our churches are full. Our routines are healthy. Our nets are bursting. We are content. The Lord is risen. halleluia! [MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews, Fr. Joel Tabora is President of the Ateneo de Davao University. This piece is available in his blog: http://taborasj. wordpress.com/2013/04/14/the-lostsheep-rescue-or-deny/. Permission to reprint granted by the author.]

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Menace in society

OLICe FAILeD TO eXeRT MAXIMUM eFFORT VS. ILLeGAL GAMBLING – The high incidence of illegal gambling is cause of concerns for the religious sector, moralist groups and civil society as a whole. Illegal gambling just like prohibited drugs truly are threats in society. even so, I think it must be even precise to say that illegal gambling is a social problem associated with joblessness and abject poverty. The acquired gambling habit is a nationwide trait and Davao City has its own share of the problem.

Look at the problems the police and other law enforcement agencies are having in dealing with illegal gambling and several unlawful but highly-profitable business transactions. There is a widespread belief that the Philippine National Police (PNP) did not exert maximum effort to minimize if not totally eradicate illegal gambling activities all over the country. Authorities had been dealing with the social menace for decades, which is considered a pastime deeply rooted in the Filipino culture. What do the police do now?

For the more alarmed and worried groups, they assailed that the failure to curb illegal gambling is reflective of the PNP’s inefficiency and incompetence in performing their job to say the least.

Cross sections of society have difficulty trusting the police establishment when they saw the war against illegal gambling and various forms of illicit undertakings losing its intensity because of lack of collective leadership. When competence and credibility become an issue, the police organization must face questions about its trustworthiness in dealing with unlawful activities aside from maintaining peace and security.

Of course, if you are a police official trying to protect your area of responsibility from mounting brickbats and criticism due to the unabated illegal gambling operations, public sentiment

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and convincing explanation are the setbacks.

It is rather strange that one ranking police officer explained they’ve been having difficulties to track down illegal gambling operations notably the popular “Last 2” numbers game because the people involved now shifted to guerilla-type procedure. The new scheme using text messages to finalize an illegal gambling deal reportedly rendered the police force with no evidence to prove that “Last 2” ever exists.

Although some would accept such doubtful explanation, many likewise would think that the police was able to make pronouncements that negatively affected their war-on-gambling readiness status. The justification that the “hit and run” illegal gambling method adopted by dubious financiers is causing the police problems was disgusting and demeaning, but above all – unacceptable. Moreover, some even say the police should stop the practice of arresting only the “small fry” while allowing the “bigfish” to remain scot-free. Simply put, the “Last 2” bet collectors and lowly coordinators are only making ways to earn a living while big-time and “untouchable” financiers are doing illegal but highly lucrative business venture - tax-free.

Let’s face it: The lack of personnel and scarcity of funds for intelligence and surveillance operations have always been the reasons of the police force as among the causes of their failure to minimize if not totally stamp out illegal undertakings such as gambling and drugs.

Take note gentlemen, those are worn-

out and oft-repeated statements. Please amuse the aghast and disgusted people with new, fresh alibis. Then again, people in the city should not complain too much. Other police units have it more difficult to stop illegal gambling in their turfs than the local police do. While it was gratifying to hear those non-ending pledges of the police to eradicate the unlawful venture, we should not ignore the fact that the war against it requires guts and the use of every possible means.

What is of greater concern to the anti-gambling groups right now is that they were deeply troubled by the current situation and urge authorities to ask the citizens whether the plan to totally eliminate illegal gambling will change the scenario? The answer is no: It would only intensify. You can just see the confusion in society. What we have is a big difference between what the government is doing and what it has been telling the people. Ordinary people in the streets are totally disgusted because the government authorized gambling operations which is manage by Pagcor and cater only to the rich and the elite while in the same vein the police is mandated to run after poor gamesters who patronized illegal numbers game as their way to earn a living to support their families.

What an irony! here again you can just imagine the discrepancy. everybody who engaged in small-time gambling are deemed violating the law while casino habitués are considered generous for patronizing the government-run gambling operations. The problem is so deep-rooted that it obliterated the fabric of society.

Gambling per se is bad whether legal or illegal. For the record, it’s only in the country that government operates and legalized a gambling business. The same goes true with Morocco but it is a monarchy, not a democratic administration.

Well, it’s more fun gambling in the Philippines!

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tify them as suspects.

On one superficial level, Allan is absolutely correct: The Post didn’t call the backpacked and duffel-carrying young fellows on its cover page “suspects.” It did something more incendiary. It called them bag men, which is slang for criminals who perform deliveries and run errands for other criminals. In other words, the Post transferred the two young men from the category of innocent-until-proven-guilty “suspects” to criminal carriers, presumably of bombs. having no access to hidden surveillance cameras inside the Post newsroom, I can only guess how the Post coverage has come together. I’m fairly certain that no editor or reporter proposed that the paper exaggerate the body count or cast suspicions on innocent people.

But I have no trouble believing that the editors were happy to inflate the photograph of the backpack-and-duffel duo into something sensational with a zippy headline.

Shameless paper in mindless fog

F our culture allowed diseased newspapers to be quarantined, I’d have the New York Post kenneled right now.

I express that sentiment after reading the Post‘s Boston Marathon bombing coverage, in which it erroneously reported that 12 were dead, mistakenly stated that a Saudi national was “a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing” and, this morning identified two Boston Marathon bystanders in a Page One photo as “Bag Men.” Of course, every news outlet botches a breaking news story from time to time, and many have erred in their Boston reporting, as BuzzFeed, Chart Girl, Poynter, Salon and others have tabulated. But what distinguishes the New York Post from other stumbling outlets is the cavalier manner about its errors. When other outlets make monumental mistakes, they may take their time printing corrections. They may avoid acknowledging their errors if they can get away with it. Or if they acknowledge their errors promptly — as

By Jack ShaFer

(1st of two parts) CNN’s John King did this week — they may blame “confusion” or “misinformation” rather than accept the blame directly. But by and large, the press takes its lumps.

The Post, in contrast, appears not to care whether it gets a memorable story right or wrong. It only hopes to produce a memorable story, damn the truth value.

This afternoon, Col Allan, Post editor-in-chief, demonstrated his paper’s approach to news with a statement to Salon about the controversial “Bag Men” cover story. Putting the “m” in mendacious, Allan said: We stand by our story. The image was emailed to law enforcement agencies yesterday afternoon seeking information about these men, as our story reported. We did not iden-

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Camwhoring

T

h e classic travelers saying, “take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time,” takes on a whole new meaning in this age of digital photography and camwhoring. I first heard this saying as a child when my grandmother admonished me to stay put and appreciate the garden she has been painstakingly working on. We were not to pick the pretty flowers and plants but just quietly sit there. This was quite a tall order for a restless child but its wisdom eventually took root within me. Thus, it is with something akin to disappointment and near-disgust that I observe travelers who are hell-bent on taking pictures without appreciating the more substantial content of the place and experience.

My husband and I were at the Katibawasan Falls in Camiguin. I was contentedly perched on one of the geometrically interesting boulders while he took pleasure in the icy waters when a gaggle of local tourists descended upon the place. It took all of ten minutes to complete their experience and it consisted of hamming it up for the camera with the Falls in the background. They did not anymore try to find out how refreshing the water is or contemplate the height and origin of the falls. It was enough that pictures have been taken to prove that they visited such a spot.

I was part of a group that was given a tour of a beautifully restored provincial capitol. The edifice was breathtaking and showcased history and detailed work.

We were happy to have our pictures taken. But when the photo ops took on a narcissistic turn, I could only cringe inwardly. True, the photos will always be lovely mementos but when churning out photo after photo after photo becomes more important than soaking in the new environment and possible new learnings, then the experience becomes shallow and untextured. It becomes worse when showcasing model-y poses means more than the story and significance of the place. The tour guide was very earnest in giving the historical account of the place but my companions just kept on posing and clicking away at each other, unmindful of what was being shared. The guide talked about wars and treaties while they seductively draped themselves on beautiful furniture as part of so-called documentation. The moments captured in the pictures will always be nice and heartwarming to look back on. That much cannot be denied. But the stories, nuances, and significance of the place and experience have been thoroughly watered down for the sake of Facebook or making one’s online presence more colorful. It is no wonder then that sociopolitical opinions wallow in the realm of “mas pogi ang tatay”(an apparent comment on a political scion following his father’s path)) or “ang yaman naman nila.” The wanton and constant posing for the camera may seem like harmless wholesome fun but somehow a culture of superficiality and “unreflectiveness” is bred. Preoccupation with appearance at the cost of substance does little to elevate human consciousness, and consequently, human personality.

Though it is true that we took nothing but pictures and left nothing but footprints, we certainly killed more than time. We killed the chance to appreciate history and learn from it. We killed the chance to truly listen to stories and meaning of people’s lives. We killed the chance to be more interesting human beings because we were too preoccupied with looking good for the camera. Camwhoring is not just some cool slang that means hamming it up for the camera. It also means selling our minds and souls to the all-powerful camera because we have this craving to be immortalized in pictures that we think we make interesting with our tawdry presence.

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WHY IS HE LIKED AND DISLIKED BY MANY? “Gangnam Style” star Psy was praised by South Korea’s president but slammed by its state broadcaster, as his new song “Gentleman” made more than just musical waves.

Dabawenyos react to Psy’s new video hit

By Athena Jillian Bravo

W

e got some reaction from Dabawenyo students on the latest video hit of Korean artist Psy after the “Gentleman” video hit 51 million in just hours after it went online.

“Great song! It makes me dance like a true gentleman.

Thumbs up!” – Jay Bustamante, Jose Maria College “For me, Psy’s music video degrades women because as what I’ve seen in the video, Psy’s treatment with the lady/ladies is very disrespectful and very opposite to the title of his song.

Psy is a public figure, and I’m very disappointed and scared because I know that people will remake the music video and treat women with the same disrespectful manner and later on will become a norm in the society.” – Jade estelle, Philippine Women’s College “Maka-LSS like the last one. Pero mas better ito kasi hot yung dance and mataas ang charisma niya pagsinasayaw niya yun kahit na mataba siya.” – Rielle Alterado, San Pedro

College “Bakit gentleman ang title pero walang gentleman sa music video niya?” –Reb Martinez, holy Cross of Davao College “The song is catchy and fun. however the dance steps are not appropriate for kids.”

– Jeff Sepulveda, Philippine Women’s College “Psy’s new song Gentleman has a catchy tune and funny dance moves in the music video. It’s not really surprising that it already has 100+M views in youtube after only a few days from its debut. It is also kind of rude in a way because of what Psy does in the mv.

But overall, it’s fun to listen to and is enjoyable for people of all ages.” -- Charlene Sumaoy and Christian Briones, Ateneo de Davao University “It’s the best entertainment song, and another best performance and effort

by Psy. Step are easy that’s why it’s so addictive” – Jon Julaton, San Pedro College “I don’t like it. It’s bastos. Gangnam is still better” -- Lean Marie Daval, Fil-Asian Mission Academy

No one-hit wonder W

hILe many people were quick to write off Psy as a one-hit wonder--his breakout “Gangnam Style” holds the record as the mostviewed video of all time-it appears that the South Korean rapper has the last laugh in this respect.

Psy’s clip for “Gentleman” is now tying the record for the fastest video to hit 100 million views.

“Gentleman,” which debuted worldwide on April 13, hit that viewing milestone in a mere three days, which puts the clip

neck-and-neck with the video of a meteor that hit Russia in February, according to video performance analysis blog Visible Measures.

The Russian video’s speed in gaining views “made sense because the news story relied on useruploaded videos of the meteor,” explains Visible Measures.”The speed with which ‘Gentleman’ is garnering views has less to do with its newsworthiness than with viewer’s curiosity to see how Psy would follow the success of ‘Gangnam

Style,’ the most viewed video of all time.”

The top 5 videos in the race to reach 100 million views also include Red Bull’s worldrecord Stratos jump, the Kony 2012 awareness campaign, and Susan Boyle’s audition for Britain’s Got Talent.

In other “Gentleman” news, the video may suffer some exposure issues in Psy’s own home country, due to a bit of an issue with a major local broadcaster. The clip has been banned due to a specific scene

that has a major local broadcaster unhappy-namely, the opening part where Psy kicks a traffic cone. The cone reads “No Parking” in Korean, and apparently, state-funded channel KBS considers this abuse of public property; therefore, not complying with their public broadcast standards.

They’ve banned videos for similar reasons before, according to spokespersons for the company.

Psy has not commented on the ban.

quences in the video, which has already clocked up 140 million views on YouTube, showed Psy jaywalking down an empty street and then kicking a traffic cone labelled “No Parking”.

KBS said the images might set a bad example to younger viewers and did not meet the standards set by the state broadcaster.

“We strictly forbid any material that might disturb basic public order,” the statement said.

The video ban came as President Park Geun-hye favourably name-checked

Psy during a meeting with policymakers in which she urged a “paradigm shift” from an economy based on manufacturing to one that embraced creativity.

“Growth led by a few big firms and the government are bound to be limited... we need a healthy ecosystem of creative entrepreneurs,” she said, citing late Apple founder Steve Jobs and Microsoft’s Bill Gates as examples.

Rampant piracy in IT and cultural products needs to be curbed to encourage more creation of software, she added,

praising Psy for paying to borrow a dance move from another K-pop act for his “Gentleman” video.

The video features a hip-swinging dance originally performed in 2009 by popular girlband Brown eyed Girls for their hit “Abracadabra”.

In order to incorporate the routine, Psy paid an unspecified fee to the team of choreographers who created it.

“This recognition of the value of other people’s creativity is a very exemplary case,” Park said.

Praised and banned “G

ANGNAM Style” star Psy was praised by South Korea’s president and slammed by its state broadcaster all on the same day Thursday, as his new song “Gentleman” made more than just musical waves.

While President Park Geun-hye cited Psy’s “exemplary” respect for copyright principles, KBS television banned the “Gentleman” music video saying it could encourage anti-social behaviour.

A KBS statement suggested the offending se-

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P80 wage hike...

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affect the prices of basic commodities and the purchasing power of the peso here in the region.”

According to Suyao, “even without the petition of TUCP we are mandated to increase the salaries of minimum wage earners, but now that they (TUCP) have petition, then there will be more motive from us to increase the wages.” he said that in 2011, the process of evaluating a wage hike took only three months where evaluation started October and the decision was made by December when

the Wage Order No. RB XI17 was issued by RTWPB. This order increased the minimum wage workers’ Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) by P15 where the P5 increase was given January 2012, and the additional P10 was given May 2012.

The petition signed

by ALU-TUCP national president Michael Mendoza dated April 4, which was submitted to RTWPB April 10, states that “the P80 daily wage increase should be given across the board and region wide since workers in the

region, regardless if they receive minimum wage or more, are subject to the same prices in the market and the same prices increase in commodities.”

The petition states that the P80 is from the inflation projection based on the consumer price index, P13.09 is needed from 4.35 percent increase in prices from November 2011 to March 2013, P19.57 from projected 6.5 percent rise in prices, and P48 as share of the Gross Domestic Regional Product (GRDP) of region 11.

during the typhoon Pablo where the damage is so severe.

“I am assuring everyone that we will have the same dedication like what we did in responding to typhoon Pablo on the coming election Day, the only difference is, our response to the election is much faster than what we did in Pablo, “she explained.

Alabanza added that NGCP and DLPC will be monitoring the situation closely and they will be asking help from the host community and media partners in order to have a faster communication if

such problem arises.

“Media will be of great help especially monitoring the far-flung areas, if anything would happen on those areas, any of your listeners can report and can easily pinpoint the towers that have a possible power problem,” she explained.

Meanwhile, DLPC executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Arturo Milan said that DLPC coordinated with Department of education (Deped) and agreed to have an inventory of the electrical connection in every polling precinct to ensure that no electrical

problem would arise.

Milan added that DLPC will be putting emergency crews on strategic areas and have set up telephone brigade for emergency calls in order for them to have a quick response.

“We will be closely monitoring the election time and we’ll open at 7:00 am till 7:00 pm,” he said.

DLPC and NGCP will also be coordinating with the Armed forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) to secure the stability and the safety of the grid.

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termine if the local candidates in the city have platforms to preserve the environment.”

She said this after Greenpeace mobilization department head Francis dela Cruz said that their group will be conducting a survey that aims to ask “serious questions” among the senatorial candidates and political parties about their plans for the environment.

“The results of the survey will be announced just before the election Day and it would be nice to have a localized version of it here in Davao City,”

‘I’m alive’...

that reports he suffered a heart attack last week is also false.

“My staff and other members of hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod even complained because I walk too fast during campaign,” he said. he updated edge Davao on the campaign of

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Dela Cruz said.

The questions in the survey will be focused on issues concerning chemical pollution and consumer safety, solid waste management, sustainable agricultural and genetically modified crops, climate change adaptation, energy, oceans, and mining.

The survey will be based on the following agenda; budget appropriation for the implementation of the ecological Solid Waste Management Act; ratification of the Basel Ban Amendment; enacting a Right to Know Policy on pollution; enacting

a national plastic bag ban; enacting laws that would eliminate toxics in consumer products; enacting laws that would promote energy efficiency; and review of the Mining Law. Dela Cruz said, “we are not just asking the politicians, but the voters as well, especially the youth, because the election is the foundation of democracy, and we should choose leaders that care for the environment.”

“Don’t just vote for politicians, but vote for the environment and for the future generation,” he said.

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Militar was responsible for the approval of two of Davao City’s most important ordinances, namely, the Anti-Smoking Ordinance and Anti-Pyrotechnics Ordinance.

Militar served as first district councilor for three consecutive terms from 2001 to 2010 and is now running anew for the same position as endorsed by Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte under the hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod banner. (eDF/ CMP)

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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 June 21, 2013 without further notice.

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

x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - x NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-ibig Fund against JESSAMINE B. MIAN, with postal address at LOT 4 , BLK. 10, SAMANTHA HOMES, Catalunan Grande, Davao City to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of November 16, 2012 amounted to ( P 121,019.80) Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest, penalty charges, plus attorney’s fees equivalent to TEN ( 10%) of the total indebtedness plus other legal expenses incident of foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on May 24, 2013 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 together with all the improvements thereon, to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T- 385570 “ A parcel of land xxx (Lot 4, Blk. 10, xxx) situated in theBarangay of Catalunan Grande, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao.xxx Containing an area of NINETY (90) SQUARE METERS, more or less” 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 June 21, 2013 without further notice.

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

Davao City, Philippines, April 11, 2013

Davao City, Philippines, April 10, 2013

Noted by:

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF: (SGD.) NICOLAS L. SUMAPIG Sheriff IV

(SGD) ATTY. EDIPOLO P. SARABIA, JR. Clerk of Court VI & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff (edge 4/22,29,5/6)

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:

Noted by:

HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND OR PAG-IBIG FUND, Mortgagee -versus-

EJF-REM CASE NO. 14,142-13

PHOEBE Q. DEL NORTE, 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 mortgagee Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-ibig Fund against PHOEBE Q. DEL NORTE, with postal address at LOT 25 , BLK. 4, SGR VILLAGE., Catalunan Grande, Davao City to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of November 26, 2012 amounted to ( P 257,651.24) Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest, penalty charges, plus attorney’s fees equivalent to TEN ( 10%) of the total indebtedness plus other legal expenses incident of foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on May 24, 2013 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 together with all the improvements thereon, to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T- 306634 “ A parcel of land xxx (Lot 25, Blk. 4, xxx) situated in Barangay of Catalunan Grande, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao.xxx Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) SQUARE METERS, more or less” 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 June 21, 2013 without further notice.

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

Davao City, Philippines, April 10, 2013 FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:

(SGD.) CONRADO P. MACUTAY, JR. Sheriff IV

(SGD) ATTY. EDIPOLO P. SARABIA, JR. Clerk of Court VI & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff (edge 4/15,22,29)

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF DAVAO CITY

EJF-REM CASE NO. 14,126-13

JESSAMINE B. MIAN married to MOFIZ M. MIAN, Mortgagor/s.

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure and sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-ibig Fund against MARIA NITA JOY L. BALINGASA, with postal address at LOT 6 , BLK. 32, ELENITA HEIGHTS SUBD., Catalunan Grande, Davao City to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of November 22, 2012 amounted to ( P 270,150.71) Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest, penalty charges, plus attorney’s fees equivalent to TEN ( 10%) of the total indebtedness plus other legal expenses incident of foreclosure and sale; the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Davao City, will sell at public auction on May 24, 2013 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 together with all the improvements thereon, to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T- 389886 “ A parcel of land xxx (Lot 6, Blk. 32, xxx) situated in theBarangay of Tugbok, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. xxx Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED (100) SQUARE METERS, more or less”

ClASSIFIEDS ADS13

Noted by:

(SGD.) NICOLAS L. SUMAPIG Sheriff IV

(SGD) ATTY. EDIPOLO P. SARABIA, JR. Clerk of Court VI & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff (edge 4/22,29,5/6)

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Karlo sees more big events in Davao D

AVAO City first district Rep. Karlo Nograles foresees more big ticket events in Davao City in the magnitude of this weekend’s boxing extravaganza Pinoy Pride XIX at the USeP Gym. Nograles, a sports buff himself, will be cheering for Filipino WBO international featherweight champion Rey “BoomBoom” Bautista in his fight against Mexican challenger Jose “Negro” Ramirez on Saturday at the 8,000-seat gymnasium he helped build.

Nograles said with a facility like the USeP Gym, Davao City can now play host to major sports events—professional and amateur.

“We are looking at the fu-

ture hotbed of sports tourism. I am excited personally to see big events like this,” Rep. Nograles said. he did not confirm if he will be watching the fight live but he said he will root for Bautista and the rest of the Filipino boxers, including Dabawenyos engelbert and John Vincent Moralde, and Kim Galon who will also see action in the biggest fight card by far in Davao City.

“Let’s support our boxers,” he said.

Rep. Nograles is an avid fan of boxing and has sponsored a mobile boxing viewing on giant LCD screen showing past fights of Filipino boxing superstar and fellow congressman Manny PacSPORTS OASIS. Rep. Karlo Nograles, shown here during the inauguration of the 8,000-seat University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) quiao.

Gym last year, said the world-class facility will attract big ticket sports events in Davao City.

SM sportsfest staged I

T was team spirit all the way as SM officials and employees recently gathered together for the annual SM Sportsfest. As it has been during the past years, the Sportsfest celebrated physical fitness, great camaraderie, and superb sportsmanship in two fun events – the SM Marathon and the SM Mini-Olympics.

The SM Marathon held

at the SM Mall of Asia Central Business Park, brought together the best group of runners from the SM Department Store’s eighteen branches in Metro Manila.

They participated in the Men’s 5.6 kilometer and the Women’s 4.2 kilometer races, respectively, dashing from the business park’s Simbahan Drive to the Seaside Boulevard near the

Bay Area. Last year’s marathon top finishers, Ben Alejandrino of the SM Marikina Krocs and Jennibeth Salceda of the SM North eDSA Blue hawks once again emerged as champions in their categories.

As the runners competed, other SM employees had fun during a hip-hop dance workout and cheer party.

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. President Hans T. Sy with the SM North EDSA Blue Hawks, this year’s SM Sportsfest Pinoylympics overall champion.

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STYLE

Walking on sunshine

by Carlo P. Mallo

Being a tropical country, we enjoy 365 days of sun, even more these days as climate change has extended our daytime to more than 12 hours.

Temperatures in urban areas have skyrocketed to 36 degrees Celsius – and you have to factor in humidity, concrete pavements, and pollution. To put it bluntly, it’s like we’re walking on sunshine. And no, not the sunshine and lemon drops kind of sunshine – it’s the raw, unfiltered, scorching-kind of sunshine. if you think your skin is taking the most heat from this situation, have you ever thought just how much heat your feet are going through? imagine being locked up in some tight space with no light or air and you are subjected to

heat emanating from underneath. The horrors!

That is why i can’t thank Havaianas enough for coming out with their summer 2013 collection that more than adds color to my summer – it actually gives my feet a breather!

The fun colors plus the signature soft and comfortable rubber soles of a Havaianas pair make these hot days more bearable for my feet.

There is nothing we can do about the heat, but there are a million things we can do about what we wear.

And this summer, a million colors for our favorite pair of slippers!

This summer, Havaianas invites you to celebrate life by embracing your vibrant and colorful self with the latest collection of new shades from the world’s most loved brand of flip-flops. This summer’s release of the now-ubiquitous Brazilian flip-flops features new colors for beloved Havaianas classics like Havaianas Top, Havaianas Top Mix, Havaianas Slim, Havaianas Brasil, Havaianas Brasil Logo, Havaianas Brasil Mix, and so much more the perfect companions to match every look, mood, or lifestyle as you continue to live summer every day of the year.

Havaianas aims to celebrate different facets of individuality with its latest summer collection. each color in the Summer 2013 collection encourages people to live life in full color both inside and out by embodying certain attributes that make each and every person unique. Aside from classic White and Black, other stunning colors such as Amazonia, Marine Blue, Fuchsia and Lime green are perfect for expressing your inner self through comfortable, and simple yet

stylish flip-flops.

Havaianas believes that summer is not just a season – it is a state of mind that allows you to live freely and expressively, by embracing the many millions of colors that create the canvas of our lives. With the many styles and colors on offer, it allows you to make a strong or subtle fashion statement whether you’re stepping out to do groceries, digging your feet into the sand on a sunny beach or getting ready for a laid-back dinner or glamorous night on

the town, there is a pair of Havaianas that is perfect for everybody, every day and every occasion. Whatever your mood, you can always count on Havaianas to be your constant style companion this summer, because you deserve to live a colorful and exuberant life.

So this summer, live life in full Havaianas colors and express your colorful self both inside and out by grabbing a new pair of Havaianas in any of its exciting new colors!

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UP AND ABOUT

Waterfront Insular Hotel launches Club Insulares WATErfrONT Insular Hotel Davao welcomes summer 2013 with a flashing launching of its club membership program, dubbed as “Club Insulares”.

Imagine an oblong-shaped swimming pool that sits beneath tall coconut trees in a lush greenery around an 8-hectare property. Pool Aquarius has been a playground for romantic dating, family occasions and barkada bonding for the past five decades. It has stood as witness to fun and enjoyable scenes woven by Davaoenos and foreign visitors.

Across the garden area is a calming and relaxing view of the Island Garden City of Samal.

The hotel was built in 1961 and considered to be one of the oldest in Davao City.

Today, Waterfront Insular Hotel offers a special opportunity, for loyal clients and those who have come to love the hotel the first time they laid their eyes on it, to sign-in as Club Insulares member and take advantage of its privileges. Upon registration, the member is entitled to a free access to swimming pool facilities for the entire year. Also, a 30% discount on room accommodation and 10% discount in all f&B outlets are given to the members. A membership identification card comes with gift certificates for an overnight stay at Deluxe Premium and Buffet Lunch at Cafe Uno for two persons.

Truly, a new or an additional club membership card to your collection will make your summer a lot more fun.

Exicitng Cartoon Fest at SM City Davao this May THIS summer, expect a lot of meeting and greeting your favorite cartoon characters at SM City Davao as SM Malls roll out its Cartoon fest!

Tom & Jerry (May 9) Academy award-winning series Tom & Jerry continues to entertain kids and the kids-at-heart of today since its inception in the 1940s. The longest running cat-mouse rivalry comes alive at the Annex Event Center on May 9.

Monster High (May 17) Meet and greet Mattel’s fashion doll franchise Monster High on May 17 at the Main Mall Atrium. Inspired by characters from classic monster, sci-hi horror and thriller fictional characters, anyone is sure to have a spook-tacular afternoon with the pack.

Angry Birds (May 24) Who doesn’t know the wingless avian warriors who take flight using slingshots? Angry Birds, the very successful video game launched in 2009, perches at the Annex Event Center on May 24. Take a photo with these gameplay heroes!

The Lorax (May 29) “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Dr. Seuss’ character who speaks for the trees and against the greedy Once-ler spreads cheer at the Annex Event Center. Catch him live on May 29!

Plus, watch out for photo opportunities as summer turns pink and green with the Pink Shoes Barbie and the Green Lantern photo areas at the Annex Event Center. Bask in the sun and sand with “Hello Kitty at the Beach” at the second floor main mall (between SM Appliance Center and SM Store).

Everything for the kids and the kids-at-heart is at SM! Cartoon fest is also happening at SM Lanang Premier and SM City General Santos. for inquiries, call 297.6998 local 126. Like SM City Davao on facebook or follow @smcitydavao on Twitter for event and promo updates.

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‘HOME SWEET HOME’ brings superior family entertainment on GMA HoMe to the country’s top childfriendly TV programs, gMA-7 brings to light a fun and engaging drama series that the whole family will surely love and enjoy with the launch of HoMe SWeeT HoMe.

Slated to premiere on April 22, the Kapuso network delivers another wholesome family entertainment to Filipinos via Home Sweet Home.

This program is not only packed with magical and fun-filled adventures but also actively promotes traditional Pinoy values and practices kids and adults alike can relate to.

Leading the cast is celebrity dad Raymart Santiago who has previously starred in the network’s family-friendly programs Bantatay and Futbolilits.

Raymart tackles another endearing role as Reden Caharian, a devoted husband and responsible father who loves his family more than anything.

Joining Raymart is beautiful celebrity mom Roxanne guinoo who will be portraying Raymart’s adorable wife Dulce in the series. The 27-year-old mother of two in real-life is raring to make a comeback via her first show in gMA. The Kapuso Station’s sought-after Tween stars – Jake Vargas and Bea Binene - rekindle their onscreen tandem in the family drama as the play the roles of Benjie and Lucy, respectively.

Playing equally vital roles are three of the network’s lovable child stars - Jillian Ward as Jessie, Arkin Magalona as Arko, and the newest Kapuso child actor Rain Quite as ivan.

Adding star power to this heartwarming Kapuso offering are gladys Reyes as Agoncilla, Rochelle Pangilinan as Wendy, Arthur Solinap as Kulas, Patricia ismael as Mikay, and Ms Celia Rodriguez as Pandora.

Making Home Sweet Home even grander is the special participation of award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino.

The story of Home Sweet Home begins with Reden, a loving husband

Benjie began to think that there’s truth in Mang Sidyo’s story.

Meanwhile, Benjie’s childhood friend Lucy has sightings in the old house.

Her father has similar personality changes upon entering and leaving the house. Lucy wants to find out the truth and locate his father.

So, Benjie through the help of Lucy, embark on their adventure inside the old house, as they save his family and search for the real Reden and Jessie.

Will Benjie and Lucy be able to rescue his family before it’s too late? What adventures await the characters inside the enchanted house? Will the real Reden and Jessie be reunited with their loved ones? Will the Caharian family be complete again?

Under the helm of Director gil Tejada, Jr., with original concept by RJ nuevas, Home Sweet Home’s creative storyline and beautiful visuals bring to Filipino homes a oneof-a-kind adventure that viewers, most especially the young ones, will surely enjoy watching. experience an exciting and wonderful adventure at the comfort of your own homes via Home Sweet Home beginning April 22 before 24 oras on gMA. get the latest updates about Home Sweet Home from its official facebook page www.facebook.com/ gMAHomeSweetHome, twitter account www.twitter.com/HomeSweetHome and the gMA network website (www.gMAnetwork.com).

and father who came from He couldn’t explain these a wealthy family but went changes until he spoke to against his parents’ wishes the resident “town fool”, when he married his wife Mang Sidyo. He told BenDulce. Despite their lack jie a story about a little girl of riches, Reden and Dulce who went inside the old enjoy a simple and perfect house and when she came life with their three kids – out, she had a completely different personality. AcBenjie, Jessie and ivan. in their community, cording to him, whoever there exists an old and enters the house will be abandoned house. The trapped inside forever, townspeople believe no and a fake version of that one has lived in the house person trapped inside will come out. This fake verfor many years. one day, Benjie’s friends sion has the opposite perchallenge him to enter the sonality of the real one.

Benjie wouldn’t believe house. not knowing that his younger sister Jessie Mang Sidyo’s strange tale followed him, they play but Reden and Jessie’s bearound and scare each haviors became worse and other inside the abandoned residence. When Benjie got home, that was the only time he learned about Jessie following him in the house. Reden sets off to search for Jessie. After a while, both Reden and Jessie safely return home.

But after the incident at the old house, things started to change at the Caharian home. Reden’s behavior got worse and he became selfish, uncaring and rude to everybody. Meanwhile, Jessie changed from a cheerful, sweet child, to an irritable, impolite girl.

Benjie is shocked with the sudden bizarre behav- SM Lanang Premier will host a midnight screening of Iron Man 3 iors of his father and sister. on IMAX at 12:05am on April 24. Gates open at 11:30pm of April 23.

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ENTErTAINMENT

Katy Perry sued by UK beauty house in contract dispute KATY Perry is tangled up in a business dispute.

The pop star, who signed on as a face of Good Hair Day (ghd) styling products back in 2011, is now being sued by the brand’s U.K.based parent company in what it says is an effort to ward off a lawsuit from Perry herself.

According to the complaint filed in federal court in California and obtained

by E! News, plaintiff Jemella Group Ltd. paid Perry $4.5 million to appear in their ads and be a celebrity spokeswoman for the brand for two years.

The suit, filed April 11, states that their contract expressly was intended to protect both parties from “claims of oral deals that

plague the entertainment industry.”

According to JGL, Perry’s agent at CAA then claimed that there was an oral agreement and that the original contract had been amended to allow for another two and a half years of the “Wide Awake” singer modeling for the brand, to the tune of another $6.5 million.

“It is undisputable that the parties never entered into the required signed agreement,” the suit states.

Now, JGL alleges, Perry (referred to as Killer Queen LLC in the suit) and CAA have repeatedly threatened to sue the product house for breach of oral contract and defamation.

So, in an effort to counter what they deem would be a fruitless lawsuit, JGL struck first and is asking that a court declare it not liable for any of Perry’s grievances.

The plaintiff is also asking that Perry’s camp pay its legal fees and “take nothing.”

Meanwhile, Perry’s rep told TMZ, “They’re backing out of the deal because of an ownership change, and just throwing shade to hide their bad faith.”

Dick Van Dyke suffering from unspecified neurological disorder, cancels public appearance DIAGNOSIS? Dick Van Dyke isn’t feeling so hot these days.

The legendary actor was forced to scrap a planned public appearance due to unspecified medical condition that appears to be an neurological issue.

Van Dyke, 87, was expected to turn up to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for Bettering Humanity Through Comedy at New York’s 92Y, but a rep for the organization confirmed to E! News he wouldn’t be able to make it.

“Due to a medical condition, Mr. Van Dyke is unable to travel to New York for the program,” said the spokeswoman.

The Diagnosis Murder star however took to Twitter to let his fans know

what’s been ailing him.

“My head bangs every time I lay down. I’ve had every test come back that I’m perfectly healthy. Anybody got any ideas?” Van Dyke tweeted Wednesday.

After getting a slew of responses from his followers, the funnyman elaborated on the problem, saying it’s been going on for seven years and

revealing he’s “had every test you can think of (CAT Scan, MrI, Spinal tap etc).”

Van Dyke then retweeted a question from another concerned follower asking if it feels “like your heartbeat/pulse throbbing in your head,” to which he answered, “YES!!”

Van Dyke’s publicist could not be reached for comment but did give a statement to Entertainment Tonight, saying that he had to bow out on the event due to “fatigue and lack of sleep resulting from symptoms of a yetto-be diagnosed neurological disorder.”

The rep added, on doctor’s advice, the film and TV vet is currently resting at his home in Malibu, Calif.

Get well, Dick!

Gwyneth Paltrow grabs fellow guest’s crotch on The Graham Norton Show!

COVEr your eyes, Chris Martin!

Gwyneth Paltrow got overly handsy during a visit to The Graham Norton Show yesterday at London Studios.

At one point during the talk show taping, the Iron Man 3 actress copped a feel of fellow guest Brit comedian Lee Mack’s junk by grabbing his crotch with both her hands.

Dressed in tight black pants and sexy backless top, the blond beauty flashed a smile while getting in on the naughty— yet hilarious!—antics.

We can’t wait to see the crotch-grabbing video when Paltrow’s upcoming episode finally airs!

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Fire on the runway SM Davao’s Fashion Edge Summer Lookbook iT was a sizzling Saturday at SM City Davao last April 13 for the season’s most awaited fashion event, FASHion eDge Summer Lookbook.

The city’s bright young faces nica Tupas, Althea gopo, Vanna Ang, Yani Buenviaje and Paulyn Dy walked the runway with so much spunk donning numbers from The SM Store as styled by no less than Davaoena fashion blogger Cheyser Pedregosa. equally style-brave Lance de ocampo put together wearable and funky ensembles for promising young gentlemen Stephen guilaran, Lew Avila, enzo nitorreda, Alfred espinosa and Fern Marino, who walked the ramp with confidence.

Featured SM Store brands were SM Ladies’ Fashion, girls Teen Wear, Sunkissed, Coco Cabaña, SM Accessories, Parisian, SM Men’s Fashion, Tank, Culture, Markus and Milanos.

SM Davao’s stylish retail store also showed off their signature 2013 summer looks. Among these brands were Artwork, nike Athletic Club, Jag, Surplus,

Levi’s, Roxy, South Shores, Folded & Hung, Mags and Sledgers.

Fashion edge: Summer Lookbook was a complete, easy-to-follow guide to summer styling from splashing colors to neutral basics, Aztec and geometric designs to floral dain-

ties, prints to plains! it was a showcase of trends and classic staples which will definitely add life to the season.

This year’s Fashion edge was also made possible by the Philippine Women’s College, Pizza Hut, Dermpath and eight espino Pro-

ductions.

Beat the summer heat and catch more exciting events at SM City Davao!

For inquiries, call 297.6998 local 126. Like SM City Davao on Facebook or follow @smcitydavao on Twitter for event and promo updates.

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Coca-Cola PBA Youngstars in Davao underway T

he 2013 Coca-Cola PBA Youngstars basketball league in Davao got underway on Saturday at the Gaisano Skygym featuring 10 teams.

“The champion team will represent Davao to the Mindanao Finals set in Zamboanga next month,” said Regino “Boy” Cua, regional director of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.

Seeing action are the Ateneo de Davao University, holy Child College of Davao, Assumption College of Davao, Agro Industrial Foundation, United Basketball League (UBL) All-Star, Toril huskies, Ford Academy, Phoenix Petroleum, Daniel R. Aguinaldo National high School, Blue Knights Sel and the Davao eagles.

Teams are divided into two separate groups to play a single round robin elimination and the top two of each group will advance into the semifinals. The national finals will be held in Manila also next month.

DAVNOR SPORTS CLINICS. Coach Zandro Angelo Questo teaches the proper execution of some running exercises during the summer sports camp at the Davao del Norte Sports and Cultural Center in Tagum City. NOBAGS

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FIGHTING BACK. Boom Boom Bautista fights back fiercely against

Mexico’s Jose Ramirez in the eighth round. Lean Daval Jr.

The spell continues...

FFROM 1 With the loss, the plans should take a backseat.

Veteran referee McTavish, in his 70s, did not look like he was up to the fast pace of the fight.

In the interesting supporting bouts, Rocky “The Road Warrior” Fuentes of the Philippines won by unanimous decision over Juan “Loquito” Kantun of Mexico, King Arthur Villanueva of ALA decisioned a tough Marco Singwancha of Wakee Salud Stable to

win the OPBF super flyweight championship, and Mark Vincent Bernaldez of the Philippines dropped Arief “The Ice” Blader of Indonesia in the second round.

In the aperitif, Davao’s Moralde brothers--engelbert and John Vincent scored impressive wins over Abel and Juvel Gayhon of Bukidnon.

Davao’s Kim Galon won over Joselto Tabago but Glendon Ramos lost to Jessie Suacasa of Koronadal.