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Serving a seamless society

By Neil Bravo

Photo by Lean DavaL Jr.

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n expanded anti-smoking ordinance, and now, earlier liquor ban.

Does that mean it’s less fun in Davao?

Already gaining prominence as the country’s ‘Singapore’, Davao City is not

done with booze yet. That’s as far as returning mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte is concerned.

Shortly after securing a new mandate at the City Hall’s main office, Duterte has set his sights on changes in the maintenance of law and order more than a month ahead of his assumption as local chief executive on the first of

July.

This early, one of the first of quite a few tinkering he will be doing is the the ordinance banning the sale of alcoholic drinks starting at 2 a.m.

In a report by Edge Davao, Duterte was quoted as having told close friends that he is thinking of starting the ban at 12 midnight instead of 2 a.m.

Duterte believes starting the ban period two hours earlier will further prevent the commission of crimes by drinking Dabawenyos who tend to create trouble after drinking one bottle too many.

Before that happens, the city is poised to abide by the new expanded

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PROCLAIMED FINALLY. City Board of Canvassers chairman Aimee Ampoloquio (center) together with Atty. Edipoldo Sarabia Jr (leftmost) and Atty. Ma. Teresa Pescadera (rightmost) raises the hands of 2nd District council winners Jimmy Dureza, Diosdado Mahipus, April Dayap, Danilo Dayanghirang, Al Ryan Alejandre and Louie John Bonguyan during

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the proclamation rites on Friday night at the Session Hall of Sangguniang Panlungsod. Absent during the said rites are Marissa Salvador-Abella and Tomasing Monteverde. Lean Daval Jr.

2nd district councilors proclaimed

By EJ Dominic Fernandez

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HE eight front-running candidates for city council seats from Davao City’s second district were proclaimed by the City Board of Canvassers (CBOC) last Friday night.

Despite allegd problems with the transmission of results, defective compact flash cards, and the hypertension afflicting CBOC chair Aimee Ampoloquio which also caused some delay, a hundred percent transmission of results was finally achieved by 6 pm that

day.

Proclaimed were Louie John Bonguyan, Al Ryan Alejandre, Danny Dayanghirang, April Dayap, Maris Salvador-Abella, Diosdado Mahipus, Tomas Monteverde, and Jimmy Dureza.

Dureza made it to no. 8 just ahead of Arnold Apostol in there thrilling toe-to-toe during the canvassing.

Dureza got 84,397 votes to Apostol’s 82,930 or a difference of 1,467 difference.

Last Thursday’s margin was 1,571.

Dureza, who ranked

• Elder Bonguyan still has son’s confidence • Dureza loses faith in surveys • Dayap urging youth to run • Mahipus dismayed by delays tenth in the Blue Vote off-campus survey of Ateneo De Davao University (ADDU), said surveys are not a hundred percent reliable.

“If that survey was the basis for winners in the election, then we might as well have the session hall at the Ateneo,” he said.

Bonguyan, who

got 107,626 votes, thanked the people of district two for giving him an overwhelming win vote despite this being his last term.

“I will continue my work, and work harder to serve the people,” he said, adding that he hadn’t spoken yet to his father, former vice-mayor Luis

Bonguyan, who lost in the first district congressional race against incumbent Karlo nograles.

“Pwede pa (It is still possible), since he is still 65 years old, but we just don’t know what position he would aspire for,” he replied when asked if his father still has political plans.

Only 28 years old, Dayap, who got 98,473 votes, is urging the youth to enter politics, saying, “anybody can be a public servant.”

“It takes heart and soul to want to join the

they were old.

“Maraming causes yan, aside from being old, they may have been mishandled, like wrong insertion of CF (compact flash) cards,” he explained.

In Davao City, PCOS machine malfunctions caused

delay in the voting process.

Common PCOS machine problems reported were: failure to read the ballots or ejected ballots; they hung and lagged up to 15 minutes; had unresponsive touch screens (pressing the buttons on the PCOS screen was difficult to do with fingers. If pressed too hard they activated another button instead); lack of training in connecting the PCOS machine peripherals; the lack of ink; they would shutdown automatically; and jam.

PCOS problems affirm concerns repeatedly raised by various poll watchdogs which the Comelec simply dismissed.

The delays in voting due to malfunctioning PCOS machines disenfranchised many voters who left the polling centers dejectedly.

The Comelec has estimated voter turnout in Davao region at 70 to 75 percent.

power outage totaling 24 hours hit the area serviced by the Cotabato Electric Cooperative (Cotelco) starting 11 p.m. Thursday, with an official saying the interruption was not yet part of the rotating load curtailment imposed in the Mindanao grid.

Vincent Baguio, Cotelco spokesman, blamed the tripping off of the 69-kilovolt transmission line, located at their substation in Barangay Paco, for the first long brownout.

The power interruption affected Kidapawan City and the towns of Makilala, Magpet, Antipas, Arakan, President Roxas, Matalam, Kabacan, Tulunan, and M’lang.

Power supply was restored at around 1 a.m. Friday, Baguio said.

But north Cotabato again experi-

New PCOS machines needed for next polls

By Che Palicte

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HE problems of precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines malfunctioning in the midterm elections in the city has prompted Commission on Elections (Comelec) regional director Wilfredo Jay Balisado

to strongly recommend that new machines be used in the 2016 national elections.

Balisa+do told Edge Davao that about 40 PCOS machines malfunctioned in Davao City during Monday’s elections because

SHE’S GOT FANS. Board of Canvassers chair Aimee Ampoloquio obliges to members of the Board of Election Inspectors for a photo opportunity. Lean Daval Jr.

political arena to serve the people,” she said.

Mahipus, who received 92,201 votes, expressed dismay over the delay of the proclamation by the Comelec of the second district winners in the city council race.

“It’s a pity, the purpose of automation was defeated, the election’s integrity has been put to doubt,” he said.

The other proclaimed winners were Alejandre (105,314), Salvador (92,241), Dayanghirang (100,970), and Monteverde (98,366).

24-hour brownout hits Cotabato province

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enced brownouts from 530 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday.

Baguio said they immediately dispatched their linemen to check out the problem.

“I admit it took us too long to determine what caused the brownout in our service area. We had to check every electric pole,” he said.

“Hours later, we found out that some of the insulators of some of the electric poles had malfunctioned and we have to replace them with new ones,” Baguio added.

To supply power to north Cotabato, Baguio said they tapped from the 69-kV transmission line of the Tacurong City substation.

The distribution utility, however, failed to supply its entire service area due to low voltage.

(Malu Cadelina Manar/ Mindanews)

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First integrated retirement facility in Mindanao to rise in Davao City D

AVAO CITY will host Mindanao’s first integrated and worldclass retirement facility.

This was bared by radio broadcaster and publicist Joy A. Gador, chief executive officer of Joyland Travel & Tours and Megareach PR. Gador signed an agreement with Carlos Vargas, chief executive officer of World Class Retirement Complex Inc. (WCRCI) recently.

Gador represents the heirs of spouses Francisco and Sofia Gador who own a 5-hectare property in the upland barangay of Catigan, Toril that will be developed by the WCRCI into an integrated mix-use facility dubbed “Eagle’s View Mountain Resort & Residences.”

To constitute this P300-million project are 180 condotel units, single detached villas, a rehabilitation center with emergency room facilities, wellness spa, and a stateof-the-art sports complex with a gym and a heated lap pool.

The other amenities include a mini theater, a convenience store and four specialty restaurants.

The condotel design

shall introduce “green building concepts” involving cross ventilation, day lighting, garden roofs, solar energy, fire bricks and other environment-friendly applications. Phase 1 is expected to start in August 2013.

The rise of the Eagle’s View Mountain Resort & Residences is expected to speed up the development of the city’s ecotourism zone. Barangay Catigan is part of the Three Ridges Integrated Area Development (TRIAD). The two other ridges are barangays Eden and Tagurano.

The TRIAD is part of the area-specific tourism master plan for Mt. Apo conducted by the UP Planades in 2007 as commissioned by the Department of Tourism.

In that comprehensive study, Catigan was classified as a “natural tourism zone” and deemed ideal for such establishments as tourist Inns and home stays, and low-impact residential resorts, leisure farms and retirement villages.

The Eagle’s View Mountain Resort & Residences shall be marketed in the US by the United Specialist Healthcare Inc., a

PACT INKED FOR DAVAO RETIREMENT COMPLEX. Representing the heirs of the Francisco and Sofia Gador estate, businesswoman Joy A. Gador (3rd from left) poses with chief executive officer Carlos Vargas (2nd from left) of World Class Retirement Complex Inc. (WCRCI)after signing an agreement on

the construction of Mindanao’s first integrated and world-class retirement facility in Davao City. Flanking Gador and Vargas are officer-in-charge Jason Magnaye (left) of the Davao City Investment Promotion Center and branch manager Anie Tan-Santiago of the Development Bank of the Philippines.

California-based wellness club catering to returning Filipino-Americans who intend to retire in the Philippines. The number of these retirees is expected to reach around 2.4 million within the next 10 years.

For the Japanese market, WCRCI has an agreement with the Japan Philippine Volunteer Asso-

negotiations are also under way with project manager Marc Daubenbuechel of the Retirement & Healthcare Coalition, a non-stock, non-profit organization formed in 2007 by the European, American, Japanese and Korean chambers of commerce in the Philippines to promote the country as a re-

ciation, a member of the nikkei Jin-Kai group that operates a nursing home facility, a diagnostic laboratory and an international school in Davao City.

Data from the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) indicate that Japan by 2015 shall have around 40 million retirees aged 60 and above.

tirement and healthcare destination.

However, there is still not a single establishment in Mindanao included in their promotions.

Davao City has been adjudged as the Philippines’ most livable city and continues to be the last bargain destination in Asia.

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No easy fix on Mindanao power woes

By Greg G. Deligero

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HE rotating brownouts in many parts of Mindanao that had General Santos City Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio blaming for her electoral debacle, are expected to stay longer as inadequate power supply is unlikely to be stabilized soon.

Mindanao’s energy deficit is currently put at 99.6 MW as the Mindanao Grid has only 1,384.4 MW capacity against a peak demand of 1,484 MW. “A serious power deficit persists with supply still unable to meet demand,” said Romeo Montenegro, director for investment and public affairs office of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and chair of the Technical Working Group of the Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee (MPMC) formed

by Pres. Benigno Aquino.

Montenegro attributed the inadequate power supply to limited hydro capacity and non operation of diesel power plants.

He said that due to the low water levels and heavy siltation of the rivers, the Agus-Pulangui hydropower complex, which supplies more than half of Mindanao’s power supply, is currently producing only 635 MW of its 982 MW capacity.

The inadequate power supply this year could have been addressed had the 30 MW committed projects from private companies started operating and the 100 MW Iligan Diesel Power Plant repaired.

The committed projects in 2013 are the 15 MW Mapalad Diesel PP in Iligan City by the Alcantara-owned Mapalad Energy Generating Corporation, 15 MW Diesel Peaking Plant in Tagum City, Davao del norte by the Yuchengco-owned EEI Power Corporation and 8 MW Cabulig Hydro in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental by the Mindanao Energy Systems, Inc., an independent power producer owned by the Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company.

These projects are still in the construction phase.

As for the reopening of Iligan Diesel Power Plant (IDPP), Montenegro said the Commission on Audit has already approved the sale of the facility by Iligan City Government to Conal Holdings Corp. for at least P386.91 billion but the transactions over the sale between the two parties are still being finalized.

“The situation is expected to improve only until 2015 when committed projects come on stream,” Montenegro said.

By 2016, a total of 588 MW committed projects are scheduled to come in and operate.

The power companies include the Aboitiz Equity Ventures, a publically listed holdings company, which has committed to supplying 300 megawatts through a coal-fired plant on the border of Davao City and Davao del Sur that is slated for operation by 2014.

By 2015, the Alcantara-led Sarangani Ener-

POWER SOURCES. Infographic from the Mindanao Development Authority shows the current power sources in Mindanao. gy Corporation has also committed to start operating the Southern Mindanao Coal in Maasim, Saranggani with 200 MW capacity while the Lopez -owned Energy Development Corporation is also set to operate 50 MW Mt. Apo 3 Geothermal in Kidapawan, north Cotabato.

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the largest power distributor in the Philippines, and Global Business Power Corp (GBPC), also a major provider, have also announced plans to enter Mindanao for the first time to establish solutions for the power problems within the island.

“The existing market situation in Mindanao

Supply is lower than demand, which prods several investors to come in despite the peace and order situation in some parts of Mindanao,” Montenegro said.

He pointed out that the power sector of Mindanao has a very different structure than the rest of the country.

“Majority of power is distributed by electric cooperatives. Mindanao power grid is separated from the national grid and the p o w e r from the assets of national Power Corporation is the biggest source of electricity

MINDANAO POWER SITUATION. Graphic shows the power situation in Mindanao byis the now Department of Energy. market. a sellers

at 54 percent,” Monete-

gro added.

Montenegro said the power supply deficit “can be addressed in the immediate term” with additional capacities through the quick rehabilitation and upgrading of Agus/

Pulangi to generate 5 0 100MW, tapping of embedded generators and “enhance” the Interruptible Load Program (ILP) among large commercial and industrial establishments to generate 200MW and reopening of Iligan Diesel Power Plant which has 100MW capacity.

“So that’s 300400MW of power to bail us out of trouble. But it is not an easy fix,” he said.

Montenegro said the MPMC’s proposed immediate solution is the acquisition of modular generator sets with 199MW and 35MW capacity and can be mobilized within four weeks.

He said the generator sets are viable for electric cooperative because of the financing from the Department of Energy (DOE) through national Electrification Administration.

Montenegro added that representatives from nEA, electric cooperatives and potential suppliers have already met discuss options and pricing. The Association

of Minnao RuE l e c Coopet i -

d a ral tric raves

(AMRECO ) , he said, is finalizing the details.

With MinDA as chair, the other members of MPMC are DOE, nEA, AMRECO, Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), nPC, Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) and Mindanao Electric Power Alliance (MEPA).

The MPMC is mandated “to spearhead and coordinate the efforts of the national, regional and local governments, and power industry stakeholders to improve the power situation in Mindanao.”

Among its duties and functions is to develop a database containing vital information regarding the power sector in Mindanao and assess the current situation of the power sector in Mindanao and evaluate the viability of the recommendations from various stakeholders.

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Globe Telecom posts sustained growth G

LOBE Telecom sustained its revenue growth trajectory in the first three months, the growth driven by strong subscriber acquisitions and key product differentiation as well as continued optimism for the local economy.

Globe service revenues in the first quarter of 2013 improved six percent to P21.4 billion compared with P20.2 billion in the first quarter of last year. Growth in service revenues lifted core net profit to P3.1 billion, a 13 percent jump from P2.7 billion in the year earlier.

Against the previous quarter, core net income more than doubled, due to stable revenues from a seasonally strong fourth quarter coupled with lower operating expenses.

“We are pleased with our financial performance in the first quarter of the year. In terms of revenue growth, Globe is actually leading the industry,” Globe president and chief executive officer Ernest Cu said, noting that the company’s revenue growth of six percent in the first quarter outpaced industry growth of low single digit.

“Our underlying busi-

ness remains strong as early gains of our network transformation program is being felt with increased capacity, giving us room to do various product offers and offer customization benefits to subscribers,” Cu said.

Globe’s subscriber base reached a record high in the first quarter, ending the period with a total mobile subscriber base of 35.1 million, a 13 percent jump from a year earlier as the number of postpaid subscribers grew 21 percent to 1.9 million, while total prepaid subscribers rose 13 percent to 33.3 million

when compared to prepaid subscriber base at the end of last year’s first quarter.

Acquisition of new subscribers reached a record high in the first quarter, with over seven million new subscribers choosing to be on the Globe network.

He added expectations of continuing growth in the local economy following a recent upgrade of the country’s investment rating by Standard & Poor’s provide additional boost to optimism in the telecommunications industry.

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Davao by the numbers Davao City has one of the cheapest power rates in the Philippines with

P7.19 per KwHr for residential and

P5.87 per KwHr for industrial establishments.

Source: DLPc

‘Lowly’ fungus makes money for DavNor

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TS strong support to organic agriculture is paying off.

The Provincial Agriculturist Office (PAGRO) of Davao del norte noted an unprecedented increase in the demand of the Compost Fungus Activator (CFA), Trichoderma Harzianum, which is used to decompose rice straws to serve as organic fertilizer.

From less than 1,000 packs per month, PAGRO has distributed 4,199 packs of CFA last month based on its report.

According to Dr. Anastacia notarte, assistant provincial agriculturist, they are producing 27,500 packs more that are due in June.These are sold to requesting local government units in the province at P8 per pack, generating a total income of P220,000.

It figures

notarte said this is the fruit of their relentless promotion of organic agriculture, through which the province aims to achieve the 100 percent rice self-sufficiency level by 2016.

The province is currently at 77 percent having an average yield of 3.83 metric tons per hectare as shown in the last month’s report of PAGRO. This is close to the national average yield recorded by the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics in 2012, which is 3.84 MT. Governor Rodolfo del Rosario previously expressed strong support to organic agriculture by pushing for its successful implementation through proper representation of the local government units to the national Organic Agriculture Board.[ Mera Grace E. Apuya]

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Closing of the stock market index on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. This marks the 31st record close for 2013 and the 92nd all-time high during the Aquino administration. It was also the 2nd record high that came at the heels of the national midterm elections, in which candidates endorsed by President Aquino were leading in the senatorial race.

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The foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to the Philippines in February 2013, more than double the $192 million in February 2012. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said that this development is an indication of the improved investment climate in the country on the back of sound macroeconomic fundamentals.

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The initial amount of aromatic, long-grain and organic black rice exported by the Philippines to Dubai, United Arab Emirates this month.

The Philippines is aiming for rice self-sufficiency this year, and is also eyeing the export market.

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MOTORING The 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage: VOL. 6 ISSUE 46 • SUNDAY - MONDAY, MAY 19-20, 2013

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When small is big S

MALL is big nowadays. With the price of crude oil continuing to skyrocket worldwide, carmakers are scrambling to produce a global small car: one that caters to both the sophisticated, eco-conscious taste of the firstworld markets and the price-sensitive, practical needs of the emerging markets. Mitsubishi is the latest automaker to enter the B-segment (sub-compact car) fray, and their answer: the all-new Mirage.

If the nameplate seems familiar, it’s because Mirage was first used in 1978. At the time, it was developed with “resource/energy/space-saving and high-performance in a compact package” in mind. now, the all-new Mirage inherits the essence of that first series by cleverly getting the most function and performance out of a limited space.

Measuring in at 3,710 mm in length (wheelbase is at 2,450 mm), the Mirage clearly sits on the smaller scale of the B-segment. However, thanks to excellent interior packaging, the Mirage outclasses the likes of the Suzuki Swift, Mazda2, and nissan

improve the Mirage’s performance and fuel economy as opposed to employing expensive technologies such as gasoline-electric hybrid drivetrains. Thus, they are able to keep the Mirage’s pricing down while keeping fuel efficiency and performance up. The 5-door body is designed with a low 0.29 co-efficient of drag—one of the lowest, if not the lowest, in its class. This is achieved through small panel gaps, carefully-shaped bumpers, small aerodynamic “lips” on the side skirts, and the employment of a roof-mounted spoiler on high-end models.

The Mirage also employs detailed improvements to almost every part of the car from the engine, transmission to even brakes and tires all in the name of fuel efficiency. Under the hood is a single engine variant: a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder (3A92). Despite the modest displacement and cylinder numbers, thanks to MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control), the Mirage pushes out a healthy 77 horsepower at 6,000 r p m and 100 nm of torque at 4,000 r p m .

March in total legroom.

And despite the small dimensions, the extensive use of high-tensile strength steel makes the Mirage one of the safest cars in its class while maintaining a low curb weight—as much as 7 percent less—compared to its competitors (the heaviest Mirage tops out at just 865 kilograms).

The Mirage employs Mitsubishi’s RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) safety concept which absorbs and distributes impact forces to deliver high levels of occupant safety.

In addition to its lightweight body, Mitsubishi pursued to refine basic technologies to

Mated to the engine is a choice between a conventional 5-speed manual and InVECS-III CVT automatic transmission.

Underneath, the Mirage rides on a combination of independent MacPherson struts and torsion beam axle at the back, but because of a well-tuned steering rack it delivers best-in-class turning radius at just 4.6 meters.

To test the merits of the all-new Mirage, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation

(MMPC) flew a group of journalists, dealers, and suppliers to the Bira International Circuit. There, three variants of the Mirage were made available for testing: GLX 5MT, GLX CVT, and GLS Ltd.

Though these three variants are Thaispec models, these are highly indicative of the models which MMPC will ultimately sell to the Philippine market sometime in november. Because the 1.2-liter MIVEC inline-3 is the same across the line, these variants are differentiated mainly by equipment and price.

The entry-level GLX is already loaded with driver’s airbag, anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, 165/65R14 tires with 14-inch full wheel covers, color-keyed power door mirrors, keyless entry, and an AM/ FM stereo CD with USB and auxiliary audio jack connected to 4 speakers.

Meanwhile, the GLS Ltd. adds a passenger airbag, 14-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, B-pillar black out, power folding door mirrors, roof spoiler with high-mount stop lamp, silver accents on the instrument panel, chromed inner door handles, FA S T K E Y keyless

engine start/stop, and automatic climate control.

Stepping into the Mirage’s cabin reveals a straight-forward, Zenlike approach to interior appointment. Yet, everything you could ever ask for is there. The finish is top-notch with a nicely textured dashboard highlighted by a high-gloss piano black finish on the center stack. All the controls are ergonomically placed with large buttons for the audio and climate controls. The front seats are ergonomic with ample support. Other nifty touches include: tilt-adjustable steering wheel, 6-way manual adjustable driver’s seat, variable intermittent wipers, 60/40 split-fold rear bench, and a multi-information display located in the instrument panel. All in all, if bang for the buck is what you’re after, the Mirage delivers it nicely.

Pressing the

‘Start Engine’ button cranks up the 3-cylinder engine to life; and though the initial note sounded lacking (a common problem with the 3-cylinder layout), once it settles to an idle, it purrs evenly. There were initial hesitations given the Mirage’s modest drivetrain, but whether equipped with 5-speed manual or CVT transmission, this car delivers a great driving experience. There’s ample thrust allowing drivers to break the imposed 80 km/h limit on the Bira International Circuit much to the chagrin of the marshals and instructors. The suspension is clearly tuned for comfort and combined with the narrow tires means the Mirage tends to lean through the corners, but the overall handling remains tidy. And thanks to the quick steering, flicking through the narrow portion of the circuit, particularly the S-bend, is a rewarding experience.

Globally, the entire

production run of the Mitsubishi Mirage, be it for Europe, Japan or the Philippines, is to be done at the brand-new Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTh) Laemchabang Factory no. 3. Opened in March of this year, Factory no. 3 produces the Mirage solely to the tune of 150,000 units annually or around 26.8 units per hour. The Mirage is assembled with the help of MMDS or Mitsubishi Motors Development System which is a comprehensive quality management system and MMPW or Mitsubishi Motors Production Way, the company’s global quality assurance framework.

Currently, Mirage production for the Philippines is slated to start in October with the first 1,000 units expected sometime in november.

MMPC has revealed that the Mirage will be sold in 4 variants: the entry-level GLX MT and CVT as well as GLS Ltd trim in both MT and CVT. Final pricing has yet to be announced, but MMPC has said that it will be competitively priced, and will probably be in the “Php 500,000 range”. More information about the Mitsubishi Mirage will be revealed at the 4th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) which is scheduled from August 16 to 19 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Until then, the Filipino buyer will anxiously wait for the return of a much respected mass market icon.

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Keynes, fertility, and growth OPINION

By EDWARD HADAS

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ITH the official results of the May 13 mid-term elections known and virtually all of the winners proclaimed, the prevailing mindset should be focused on the new scheme of things during the coming three-year term.

In fact, Rodrigo R. Duterte, Davao City’s mayor-elect who is no stranger to the ways of the office, having occupied the same six terms before, has this early set his eyes on some changes in the maintenance of law and order, the aspect of local governance he is best known for.

One of his initial moves is to tweak the ordinance banning the sale of alcoholic drinks at 2 a.m. He is thinking of starting the ban at 12 midnight instead of the current 2 a.m.

Duterte believes that starting the ban period two hours earlier would mean that much less liquor imbibed hence lesser chances to commit criminal acts die to drunkenness after taking one bottle too many.

Page 18 of the Code of Ordinances of Davao City, particularly Section 3 of Chapter lll on Public Safety, Peace and Order, says that “all establishments

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The incoming mayor’s proposal is destined to meet some opposition from some owners and operators of the wholesale, retail, grocery or convenience store, restaurants, hotels, night spots and similar business establishments will think the proposal would adversely affect their profitability.

The incoming mayor, however, said that the change will not be arbitrary and abrupt, as such a proposal would still be submitted to, if not originated at, the SangguniangPanlungsod whose members are expected to consult businessmen and other affected stakeholders by inviting them to a public hearing.

This openness for other ideas should be taken advantage of by businessmen.

Affected businessmen should attend public hearings and other public fora where they can argue their case.

We are in a country where all viewpoints are supposed to be heard and considered in the process of determining public policy. That is democracy in action.

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think the fertility image is too helpful to be limited to financial transactions. Everything economic – labor, consumption, investment, exploitation of resources – should be subject to the same test. Does it support an economy which will truly enrich future generations?

Unlike growth, which can be measured in GDP, economic fertility cannot possibly be analyzed numerically. Indeed, GDP is quite different from economic fertility. The unpaid parental labor of childcare is fertile but not counted in GDP. The consumption of pornography is infertile but included.

To my knowledge, Keynes did not discuss fertility explicitly, but he made a valuable contribution to the debate, in what is probably his second most famous work, “Economic Possibilities for our Grandchildren”. The 1930 essay accurately predicted economic maturity – people freed “from pressing economic cares”. He then asks the crucial question – how these prosperous people can “live wisely and agreeably and well”.

His answer might surprise many self-professed Keynesians.

Their master actually thought that growth in already mature economies was spiritually infertile. He compared the man who spends time and energy striving for yet more wealth, rather than profiting from the available bounty, one who does not “love his cat, but his cat’s kittens; nor, in truth, the kittens, but only the kittens’ kittens, and so on forward forever to the end of catdom”.

Keynes thought we should love the cat at hand – “pluck the hour and the day virtuously and well”. He suggested three-hour work days and dedicating the remaining time to the cultivation of whatever is best in the human spirit.

Ferguson’s angry comment was not aimed at this enlightened hedonism, but at the most common current interpretation of Keynes’ magnum opus, “The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money”. That general theory is widely thought to demonstrate the need for more government action to pump up growth.

Ferguson the pundit thinks differently. He may be right, but I find the whole debate intellectually sterile. I would much rather hear from Ferguson the historian, an expert on the dismal period in which Keynes came of intellectual age. My question to him: after six decades of peace and increasing prosperity, how can Keynes’ cultural great-grandchildren create a truly fertile economy?

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White House scandals: Could Obama lose his mojo?

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tsunami of scandals threatens to distract Barack Obama from his secondterm agenda as U.S. media and Republicans turn up the heat on the embattled U.S. president.

“The recent rash of scandals does complicate the life of the administration. It takes them offmessage and distracts from the broader narrative of an improving economy,”Darrell West, a senior fellow at the Washington-based think tank Brookings Institution, told Xinhua.

In a major brouhaha that has pundits and politicians spitting with rage, it was revealed in recent days that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has targeted conservative groups as far back as 2010, subjecting them to unfair scrutiny based on their political views.

At the same time, journalists and lawmakers alike expressed outrage over reports earlier this week that the Justice Department had been snooping on Associated Press journalists, secretly obtaining two months of reporters’ phone records, including home phones and cell phones.

And in a third and ongoing controversy, Republicans continue

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By MAttHEW RuSling to push for more information on the administration’s handling of September’s terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, which ended in the deaths of four Americans, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens.

While the White House has called the push a partisan “side show,” Republicans maintain there are many unanswered questions, and some are calling for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to appear again before a Congressional hearing.

The Obama administration, prior to the scandals, had been working on issues including the hot button topic of immigration reform, but the trifecta of controversies threatens to tie up the administration in knots, experts said.

Still, the GOP, a party searching for relevance after losing the november elections amid a changing demographic landscape that favors Democrats, cannot yet count the scandals as manna from the heavens.

“I don’t think this changes the political calculus yet,” American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Karlyn Bowman told Xinhua, adding that the GOP has serious brand damage.

Republican strategist Ford O’Connell told Xinhua that Republicans must be careful not to overreach and must avoid being seen as a party desperate to attack Obama no matter what the issue.

For Democrats, keeping the public’s eye on the slowly improving economy is key to not getting bogged down in the scandals, experts said.

“The administration has to make sure people understand unemployment is coming down and things are getting better on the economy,” West said.

Some experts said the crises are unlikely to cripple the administration on immigration reform, an issue that many GOP lawmakers are also keen to solve.

Meanwhile, Steven Miller, who stepped down as IRS commissioner this week over the scandal, told Congress that incompetence was to blame for the IRS’ targeting of conservative groups, arguing that there was no evidence of political motivation. [PnA/Xinhua]

Watergate: Are we there yet?

HE IRS has tried to make this incoherent mess of ideas operational. Its officials hit upon just the kind of administrative shortcut that inhabitants of a federal organization would think reasonable: The term “Tea Party” or “Patriot,” they decided, stands for a type of organization that is most likely to be devoted to politics rather than welfare.

They did not think that the term “environment” or “social justice” in an organization’s name raised any such alarms.

There was no White House directive here. Just an overwhelming, unspoken political prejudice among the people who administer the federal tax law.

Finally, there is Benghazi — yet another kind of scandal. This is the scandal whose dynamic may come closest to that of Watergate, not because Benghazi is Watergate but because in the case of Benghazi a literal issue is coming to stand for something larger.

The issue is whether the White House and the State Department substantively edited the Benghazi

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(Conclusion) talking points that Susan Rice, the U.S. Ambassador to the United nations, recited on Sunday talk shows. The White House says no; the White House press corps is in the process of concluding yes.

It is tempting to smile condescendingly at the White House reporters who are now coming forward — courageously and righteously, they think — to challenge the administration’s account of the preparation of the talking points. These young reporters are to the Watergate press corps, at least the press corps once it was liberated by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, as ducklings are to tarantulas.

But this is the scandal that has the fingerprints of the White House on it. It is the one that raises the specter of the White House lying for political advantage. Moreover,

though the people who died at Benghazi were cold by the time the talking points came under discussion, their death haunts this issue. This scandal, unlike the AP or the IRS scandal, could be fundamentally corrosive.

The AP and IRS scandals, for their parts, have the potential to sap the administration’s defenses — the former because it may rob the administration of partisans on the left and the latter because the reputation of the IRS for nonpartisanship is — as it should be — one of the great lightning rods of American politics.

Benghazi, however, remains the central ring of this circus. It has not yet risen to anything comparable to Watergate.

If the children in the car ask, “Are we almost there yet?” the answer is, “not even close.” If the question is, “Are we maybe getting into the neighborhood of almost there yet?” the answer is not so certain.

Those young reporters who don’t remember Watergate will have the call.

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Comeback: America’s new economic boom COMMENTARY

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HE biggest longer-term threat, however, is the lobbying drive for permits to export massive amounts of natural gas. Deep in its corporate heart, the industry fervently believes that all energy should be priced at the highest cost of its next nearest substitute - which is usually a barrel of crude. The current cheapness of American gas therefore looks like an offense against free-market economics, which would be corrected if it were sold freely on global markets.

Ignore for the moment that the cheapness of American gas is a major factor in America’s attractiveness as a manufacturing venue. Ignore, too, the fact that crude prices are currently set more by Saudi budget requirements than by free markets.

In fact, it is difficult to export gas overseas. It must first be liquefied at a super-low temperature (minus-162C) that turns it into the viscous liquid known as liquefied natural gas (LnG), which has roughly the same energy density as crude. Facilities to accomplish that cost tens of billions of dollars. Special plants are required at both the export and import ends to liquefy and then “re-gasify” the fuel. It must be shipped in specially adapted tankers. But it could be worth the investment if the gas were sold at current East Asian prices, which, in the wake of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant disaster, are as much as five times higher than in the United States.

The crucial question is whether U.S. gas prices would become “oillinked.” That would depend on how large the foreign sales were.

The industry is now trumpeting a study by an economics consulting firm that claims there will be no price linkage because the volume of potential exports would be very low. But the industry clearly doesn’t believe the study, for the current pipeline of export permit requests would consume almost 45 percent of current U.S. production.

Accommodating this volume, or anything approaching it, is not possible in the near term. In fact, it would push total output higher than the Energy Department now projects for 2040. If even most of those plants are approved, the bidding wars for gas will spike prices and end hopes of a manufacturing recovery. Inevitably as well, the rush to expand production will degrade industry environmental practices. In the worst case, the United States could slip into the role of raw material supplier for an East Asian manufacturing juggernaut.

In that sad event, the only winners would be the global oil majors, which view no country as their home.

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EDGEDAVAO

Is time running out.. FFROM 1 Anti-Smoking ordinance on May 31.

The expanded anti-smoking law, or Ordinance no. 0367-12, effectively repeals Ordinance no. 043-02 or The Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Ordinance of Davao City approved in 2002 that prohibited smoking in public places, enclosed spaces, buildings and establishments, public motor vehicles and in government facilities.

Among the novel provisions of the ordinance include the ban on smoking in all establishments, and smoking areas will be limited to outdoors with the corresponding sign to alert the public. Smoking areas in buildings will now be prohibited. The new ordinance also now covers electronic cigarettes and shisha or waterpipe.

The stricter anti-smoking ordinance and the existing liquor ban have created an impression for Davao City in the tourism industry.

“There is always a common notion that if you go to Davao you have to drink early and smoke less,” commented a public relations practitioner from Cebu City.

Imposing an earlier liquor ban could raise a howl from the business sector which has already scored the local government for losses in revenues because they also

have to impose as an effect an earlier closing time.

‘Paano na kami kikita niyan?” asked an owner of a bar along J.P. Laurel Avenue when told of Duterte’s plan to impose an earlier ban on selling liquor.

EXISTING ORDINANCE

Paragraph d), Section 3 (Prohibited Acts), Article A. Buying and Selling of Liquors and Cigarettes under Chapter III (PUBLIC SAFETY, PEACE AnD ORDER), Page 18 of the Code of Ordinances of Davao City says that “all establishments selling intoxicating liquor and beverages are hereby prohibited from selling the same after 2:00 o’clock in the morning.”

Under the code, violation of the provisions of the article shall be penalized as follows: First offense – A fine of P1,000, or an imprisonment of not less than 10 days or both at the discretion of the court; Second offense – A fine of P3,000 or an imprisonment of not less than 20 days or both at the discretion of the court; and Third offense – A fine of P5,000 or an imprisonment of not less than 30 days or both at the discretion of the court.

In addition to the penalties, the business permit of the erring wholesale, retail, grocery

or convenience store or business establishment shall be cancelled by the city mayor upon its commission.

The following officers of the erring establishments shall be held responsible: -- The President or General Manager or any person acting for and in behalf of the General Manager in case the wholesale, retail, grocery or convenience store or business establishment is a corporation, partnership or cooperative; and -- The owner or proprietor or any person acting for an in behalf of the owner or proprietor if the wholesale, retail, grocery or convenience store or business establishment is a single proprietorship.

NO ABRUPT CHANGE

There will be no abrupt implementation though, assured Duterte in case the ordinance is amended.

The mayor-in-waiting said that the change will not be arbitrary and abrupt. To pass an earlier liquor ban, a proposal shall be submitted to if not originated from the Sangguniang Panlungsod whose members are expected to consult businessmen and other affected stakeholders to a public hearing.

SACHET ECONOMY. A “sari-sari” store owner hands over three sticks of cigarettes to his regular costumer. The Philippines is one of the few countries where cigarettes

are sold by stick or in small quantities which is the main reason why people can still afford to buy them despite the increase in prices. Lean Daval Jr.

‘Sachet economy’ encourages smoking

By Greg G. Deligero

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common sight in an urban poor neighborhood is a group of young men almost incessantly puffing cigarettes. They have no regular income and yet can easily afford to buy a stick of cigarette even with the implementation of sin taxes.

At P1 per stick, a lowly brand of cigarette is undoubtedly affordable enough even to young

children begging for coins in the streets.

The Philippines is one of the few countries in the world where cigarettes are being sold per stick.

Teolulo T. Pasawa, head of Davao City field office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), admits that the agency has no regulatory power over the distribution of cigarettes in sari-sari stores and sidewalk vendors.

“It is not a basic or prime commodity. We can only intervene when there a mislabeling of the product, if there is misconception and the business name registration of the establishments,” he said, saying that the availability of the product in small quantities makes it more accessible and affordable to consumers.

“We can do little about it because our domestic

market is a sachet economy,” he said.

The sachet economy refers to the practice, especially in poorer communities, of buying consumer products - such as detergent, shampoo, powdered milk, or beverages - in single-use packages. The products are packaged in small, disposable plastic bags called sachets.

Two popular brands of cigarette are available in a sachet, packaged with five sticks.

Pasawa said the local government can enact an ordinance prohibiting the sale of cigarettes per stick to further limit the access to the product by the greater number of population.

“We need to legislate it on the basis of general welfare consideration,” he said.

Pasawa said the prohibition can be embodied in “The new Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Ordinance of Davao City Ordinance” that the city government has implemented since April last year.

The new law expanded the coverage of the original ordinance enacted

11 years ago. It prohibits smoking in public places, enclosed spaces, buildings and establishments, public motor vehicles and in government facilities.

The new law will ban smoking in all establishments, and smoking areas will be limited to outdoors with the corresponding sign to alert the public.

Smoking areas in buildings will be prohibited.

Smoking is also prohibited in outdoor spaces like parks, playgrounds, sports grounds, gaming areas, cockfighting areas, church grounds, healthcare grounds, cemeteries, gardens, resorts, beaches, pools, markets, streets, sidewalks, parking areas and walkways.

The new law also expanded the prohibition to electronic cigarettes and shisha or waterpipe “whether or not it delivers nicotine to the user.”

Violators will be fined 1,000 for the first offense, 2,500 for second offense and 5,000 for third and subsequent infractions.

Fines were raised from the previous law’s 300 for first-time violators and 1,000 or four months im-

prisonment for third offense.

There were more 11,000 violators were apprehended and fined during the 11-year implementation of the anti-smoking law.

The revised ordinance simplified the procedure of enforcement by reducing paperwork. The police or enforcement team will simply issue a ticket to the violator who will then settle the matter with the local court.

Since it was passed and implemented 11 years ago, the city has received several commendations both locally and abroad for being one of the pioneering local government units to have successfully followed through with its anti-smoking campaign.

It is also a multiple recipient of the Department of Health’s (DoH) Red Orchid Award that recognizes efforts of local government units and government institutions for a tobacco-free environment.

Davao City earned a spot in the award’s Hall of Fame after winning the Red Orchid Award for three consecutive years.

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Bringing patent closer to people

GAME CHANGER 11

By Greg G. Deligero

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HE word patent may sound strange for one unlearned in the law, exclusive only to inventors, scientists and intellectuals.

But in a knowledge-based economy, intellectual property is becoming an important tool not only for the academe but for the government and commercial entities and industry players.

A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted for an invention, which is a product or a process that provides, in general, a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. Patents are a form of intellectual property granted in a “first-tofile rule.”

According to Dr. Romel V. Gador, manager of the Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO) at the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP), 80 percent of the market value of the Fortune Top 500 companies is intangible assets like patents, trademarks and brand.

He said that the values of intellectual assets include trademarks for name and logo, patents for technologies, design patents for aesthetics, copyrights for software and trade dress for overall look.

But in the Philippines, Gador said that of the roughly 1,000 patent filings, 90 percent are filed by foreign entities less than five percent are filed by local individuals and research institutions.

The country also lagged behind its neighboring East Asian countries in terms of patent applications per million population, government procurement of advanced technological products, university-industry collaboration, national office utility model applications and national office trademark registrations.

China is the worldwide leader in patent applications in the field of marine energy, hydro power, biomas energy, hybrid vehicles, heating, methane gas and insulation.

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“From 2000 to 2010, the annual research publications in the country increased by 250 percent but patent filings by Philippine institutions both public and private did not change much. In short, the number of research was increasing but with flat patent filings,” he said.

“The Philippines is home to a creative and innovative people but there is a failure to capture and exploit their inventions,” he added.

It is the main reason why the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) established 60 ITSOs nationwide in 2011. There are only three ITSOs in Mindanao: USeP, the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) and the Caraga State University.

As manager of ITSO in Davao Region, Gador said he is now strengthening the establishment of Southern Mindanao ITSO network composed of academic institutions, government agencies, private companies, civic and non-government organizations.

Gador has been in the College of Technology of USeP as a faculty since 1996, helping clients acquire necessary knowledge, skills and work values, which are necessary for an effective manpower in southern part of Mindanao. He is currently the dean of technology unit of the university.

He completed his PhD major in Technology Manangement in 2010 at the Technological University off the Pjhilippines, Manila a n d h a s b e e n registered as patent agent by the

European Patent Office and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) in 2011.Gador s a i d t h e I T S O will serve as a patent r e search facility and library for patent information, provide skills training in patent searching, patent drafting and prosecution, provide intellectual property management and commercialization strategies, serve as depository of patent-related documents and

organize a community of patent information users and experts.

“We will facilitate access to global science

and technolo gy information, promote domestic and globally-recognized innovations and assist in the commercialization of globally-competitive innovations,” he said.

Gador said ITSO has access 75 million patent documents worldwide in varied fields of technology, adding that worldwide, there are nearly two million patent applications filed every year and over 700,000 new science and engineering articles published each year.

“These are mountains of potentially relevant data,” he said.

With the voluminous d o c u m e n t s , Gador said the ITSO will help the patent applicants in setting the limitations on searched data, search parameters and evaluation parameters.

“There should be limitations as to what are related to inventions of patent application because the more documents are retrieved, more documents to be reviewed and more time required,” he said.

Aimee’s birthday wish

By EJ Dominic Fernandez

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HE most unlikely “star” in this year’s election in Davao City was none of the candidates, but City Board of Canvassers (CBOC) chairman, lawyer Aimee Ampoloquio, the election officer of the first district.

Ampoloquio celebrated her 42nd birthday yesterday, May 18, wishing for the canvassing to be over so that she could take a rest from election duties and its attendant ruckus.

“It’s normal to have all eyes on us, I have experienced election canvassing in the past, and all those controversies will

soon just settle down.”

She said this in referrence to the controversial term “bugok” she had earlier tagged teachers serving as Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs), and the hypertension she experienced which somehow cause a delay in the canvassing. The resulting hubbub turned her into an instant celebrity and good copy for media.

If she had said “bulok” it would have meant stupid or dumb, but “bugok” means rotten. Rotten is a strong word to attribute to people, because it can be compared to the idiom, “a rotten apple

can spoil the whole barrel,” which then would mean that the teachers serving as BEIs were the rotten apples in the election exercise.

Some of these BEIs may also have experienced a rise in their blood pressure, or hypertension, while doing election duty in the precincts but still continued to do their job. Ampoloquio, on the other hand, had to take a two to three hour breaks from the canvassing due to hypertension.

Ampoloquio continued working on her birthday last Saturday as the CBOC needed

to finalize the documentation on the elections in Davao City that same day.

During the proclamation of the second district councilors last Friday, it is hard not to notice the bouquet of flowers on her table which she said was a gift for her birthday. She didn’t say from whom. She even showed media her swollen thumb, darkened by ink from imprinting her thumb mark and signing all the papers related to the canvassing.

She had her moment of “truth” as an election officer that she will remember for a long time.

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WEST FINALS PREVIEW STONEWALL. Marc Gasol is this year’s NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

It’s gonna get ugly O

A K L A n D, Calif. – Tim D u n can has a warning about the San Antonio Spurs’ upcoming Western Conference finals against the Memphis Grizzlies, a series that’s sure to displease fans of up-tempo basketball.\ “It’s not going to be pretty,” Duncan said. “Sorry. It’s just not going to be.

It’s going to be two teams trying to impose wills on each other. Two very wellcoached, good executing, tough-minded, defensive teams. And that’s just how the series is going to go.”

The point guard matchup between the Spurs’ Tony Parker and the Grizzlies’ Mike Conley Jr. should be exciting, but the main reason for the expected grimy play is Memphis power forward Zach Randolph and center Marc Gasol. The Spurs earned the right to play the Griz-

zlies after knocking off the Golden State Warriors in the second round with a 94-82 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night.

There isn’t a duo in the nBA more physical and who enjoys every hit more than Randolph and Gasol.

The Los Angeles Clippers’ Blake Griffin would certainly second that because he couldn’t get up the floor without being bumped by Randolph. Gasol is this season’s Defensive Player of the Year. Both have games more suited for the 1980s.

Duncan and his post mate Tiago Splitter have faced impressive size already in the postseason: Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol in the first round against the Los Angeles Lakers and the Warriors’

frontline of Andrew Bogut, Carl Landy, Festus Ezeli, David Lee and Andris Biedrins.

But all those guys were just primers for what’s next.

“It’s going to be a rough one,” Duncan said. “If you thought this [series] was physical, it’s going to turn up about 10 notches.”

Memphis and San Antonio split four regular-season contests but the game film doesn’t offer much to draw sweeping conclusions. Rudy Gay played in the first three games before Memphis dealt him in a deal that brought Tayshaun Prince in as his replacement.

In the contest sans Gay, Conley’s lay-in with 0.6 seconds remaining gave Memphis a 92-90 win on April 1. The Spurs, however, were without Duncan (rest), Manu Ginobili (hamstring) and Kawhi Leonard (knee).

PIGGYBACK. Alaska center Sonny Thoss successfully faked Ginebra forward Chris Ellis in this bit of action in Game 2 of the PBA Finals.

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PHOENIX 36 HOOPS

VMO debuts vs BLBE, Oro East guns no. 2

SHADOWED. Alaska’s Calvin Abueva is tightly shadowed by Billy Mamaril and Chris Ellis of Ginebra in Game 2 of the PBA Finals on Friday night.

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U LT I - T I T L e d Vice Mayor’s Office (VMO) will be making its first appearance in the Phoenix Petroleum 36 and Above basketball tournament at the Davao City Recreation Center on May 21.

VMO, who will be bannered by its top gun Bong Go, will take on BLBE which lost to JYC Hardware in their first outing.

Gametime is set at 6:00 p.m. followed by the main game between Oro East and Land Transportation Office at 7:30 p.m.

Oro East is fresh from

a win over DCPO in their first game in the tournament sponsored by Phoenix Petroleum Philippines.

On May 22, DCPO will tangle with Purple Bean at 6:00 p.m. The next day (May 23), Oro East will face BLBE at 6:00 p.m. followed by JYC vs. DCPO at 7:30 p.m.

On May 24, BLBE meets DCPO at 6:00 p.m. while Golsdtar debuts against JYC at 7:30 p.m.

LTO will clash with DCPO on May 25 at 4:30 p.m. followed by Oro East vs.

Purple Bean at 6:00 p.m.

OME (AP) -- Twotime defending champion Maria Sharapova has withdrawn before her Italian Open quarterfinal match against seventh-seeded Sara Errani because of illness.

The announcement comes less than 10 days before the start of the French Open, the year’s second Grand Slam, which starts May 26.

Sharapova says on Twitter that she ‘’didn’t

recover after being sick last week and it got me again last night.’’

Sharapova showed no problems as she beat 16th-seeded Sloane Stephens 6-2, 6-1 Thursday, and she was runner-up to Serena Williams in last week’s Madrid Open.

The withdrawal means Errani advances to the semifinals. Her opponent will be either third-seeded Victoria Azarenka or ninth-seeded Sam Stosur.

Sick Sharapova withdraws R

SHARAPOVA. Out with an injury.

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By Kenneth Irving Ong

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ou might not know it but there were invaders in our midst, spaceman rangers from another planet who came in peace to Davao brought by toothbrushes. These spacemen rangers are actually members of the Japanese band visual kei rock band Uchuu Sentai Noiz whom I had the privilege to have met and interviewed last Thursday over lunch at Chippens.

Visual kei is a movement among Japanese musicians that is characterised by the use of heavy makeup, elaborate hair and flamboyant costume designs with the music per-

formed by the band being as colourful, ranging from glam rock, punk rock, and heavy metal, as well as pop and electronica.

All dressed up in their colourful intergalactic

battle gear, band members Angel, Masato, Kyo, Kotaro and Yamato, were a colourful bunch gamely answering questions fielded by the local media.

It was then that I found out that the band was actually in Davao on a charity mission to provide toothbrushes for kids in impoverished areas as well as to film a music video in the city.

“We found out that some of the children in the impoverished areas needed dental help and can barely afford toothbrushes,” says band vocalist Angel “that was how we first arrived in Davao a couple of years ago. We appealed for help back in Japan for toothbrushes and the support that was given to us was amazing.”

Of course, aside from doing their charity work, the band also took time out to share their craft by performing in the local Cosplay meet and greet events. They even covered local band, Kamikaze’s “Narda” in their performances and also have a music video that has been making waves on youtube.

And with the upcoming new video, the cosplay and anime craze, as well as their deep connection to Davao (it was later revealed that they love Durian), we can be sure we will be hearing more from these colorful rocking space rangers from Japan again very soon.

UUchU Sentai noiz.

Left to right: Yamato, Kyo, angel-taka, Masato, Kotaro

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ceB offers direct flights to Phuket, thailand ThE Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) announced it will begin direct flights from Manila to Phuket, Thailand, starting August 16, 2013.

CEB is the first and only airline to provide direct air services from the Philippines to this popular island destination.

Using its fleet of brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft, CEB will operate a thrice weekly Manila-Phuket service every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The maiden flight will leave Manila at 8:00 pm and arrive in Phuket at 11:00pm. The return flight will depart Phuket at 12:00am the next day, and will arrive in Manila at 5:05am.

Located approximately 860 kilometers south of Bangkok, Phuket is Thailand’s largest island. It is widely known for its dive sites and abundant beaches, making it a popular location for hollywood movies. The Phrom Thep Cape and Wat Chalong Temple are also popular attractions, as well as snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing and yachting.

To launch its newest international route, CEB holds a PhP999 seat sale until May 23, 2013 or until seats last, for travel from August 16 to October 31, 2013. After the seat sale, lowest year-round fares start at PhP3,499.

“Cebu Pacific is proud to make the island of Phuket accessible to even more travelers. Our PhP999 seat sale is 71% off our year-round fares. We encourage everyone to take advantage of CEB’s trademark lowest fares to this world-renowned tourist attraction,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

Phuket is CEB’s 2nd destination in Thailand, aside from Bangkok where CEB operates 12 weekly flights from Manila and twice weekly flights from both Cebu and Clark.

“Aside from Phuket, CEB also pioneered direct low-cost flights from Manila to Siem Reap in Cambodia, hanoi in Vietnam, Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia and Bali in Indonesia. All can be considered honeymoon destinations, as well as backpacker destinations, so we hope guests start planning their trips early and book now,” Iyog added.

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

Presently, CEB offers 22 international destinations: Bali, Bangkok, Beijing, Brunei, Busan, Dubai, Guangzhou, hanoi, ho Chi Minh, hong Kong, Incheon, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Osaka, Phuket, Shanghai, Siem Reap, Singapore, Taipei and Xiamen.

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, 30 Airbus A321neo, and 4 Airbus A330 aircraft.

Bigger and Better gLoBe rewardS. globe subscribers can now enjoy bigger and better rewards beyond telco services, gadgets, and gift certificates with the launch of a new rewards system that recognizes rewards points as a form of payment. with a straightforward points-to-peso conversion of 1 point = P1.00, subscribers can now use their rewards points as actual cash to purchase movie passes, goods, and items from partnermerchants ayala Malls cinemas, Figaro coffee company, enchanted Kingdom, Petron, rose Pharmacy, Sunglass hut, and wendy’s. with rewards points good as cash, globe subscribers have more ways to enjoy their rewards based on their needs and lifestyle. in photo during the launch are (from left) Figaro coffee company ceo crismel Verano, globe President & ceo ernest cu, globe head of customer Lifecycle Management Jay Beltran, and ayala Malls cinemas deputy general Manager atty. rolly duenas.

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MOVIES

Bloody hell Fede alvarez’s evil dead

By Jay Rosas BECAUSE comparisons will be inevitable, gatory) with the purpose I made sure to watch Sam Raimi’s 1981 of finally putting an end to The Evil Dead before seeing this reboot of the girl’s drug addiction. the horror classic. Admittedly, I just saw it Mia’s brother David (Shilast month and I’m glad I did. It helped in loh Fernandez) shows up lessening the scares because if press for the to possibly make up for his new film was to be believed, the familiar ele- absence during a during a ments were basically still there. I was still cowering in my seat though because a couple of unexpected scares still threw me off my wits but at least I managed not to half-close my eyes. Half of the time I was enjoying reactions from the audience who either screamed or groaned at the amount of gore through bodily dismemberment, puncture and slicing on screen. And by the time we get to the While the gore will send others end, everything was squirming, it is not without just soaked in blood.

I encourage you to watch the original if you haven’t seen it yet. The protest about its remake was initially justifiable in the sense that Raimi’s take remains in the pantheon of cult horror classics like the original The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Friday the 13th. Made on a shoestring budget, Raimi’s vision cannot help but translate a passion in filmmaking that characterizes the zest of first-time director. While not solely intent on generating genuine scares, by the time the deaths tolled you already had so much fun that you don’t care if it makes sense at all. Eveything in the original is ridiculous and absurd which is really the point. For instance, when Ash (Bruce Campbell) is inexplicably gripped by the urge to kill, he becomes the representation of insanity that is brought about by the demonic force in the

laughs. Tripping on flesh from chopped up facial skin and a barely-hanging dismembered arm elicits the same clever, twisted humor of the original.

cabin in the woods, and basically the hilarious insanity of it all.

One can say that The Evil Dead is among the most famous of all cabin-in-the-woods horror stories (which was deconstructed to an intelligently entertaining effect in last year’s Cabin in the Woods), the concept of a cabin in the woods as a metaphor for hell. In Fede Alvarez’s remake however, it is not the getaway vacation hotspot we’re inclined to expect. Five young people meet up in the family cabin of Mia (Jane Levy from the TV show Subur-

tumultuous incident in the past that that is responsible for Mia’s psychologicalemotional baggage (an aspect of the film that was not in the original). David’s girlfriend and two other friends, a high school teacher and a nurse join in the fray. The attempt at Mia’s recovery ends up horribly when they unleash a demonic spirit that engulfed Mia and transformed her into Exorcistlooking Linda Blair.

Alvarez remained loyal to some of the original’s elements. Aside from five attractive young people trapped in a cabin in the

woods, the swooping and gliding camera shots, the live burial, the killing machines especially the chainsaw, the “tree rape”, the blockade that prevents them from escaping, the transference of possession, are all there with a little tinkering but to a satisfying effect. It probably helped that Raimi and original star Bruce Campbell, executive-produced it and reportedly handpicked Alvarez, a Uruguayan director making his first feature and who is somehow an underground name because of his short film Panic Attack!, about giant robots attacking the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo. Alvarez seems to be a fitting choice. Having made his short for allegedly $300 dollars, he knows how to work around a tight budget and still come up with something as crafty as the original.

And while the original’s reputation will forever remain untouched, and Alvarez knowing that all hell will break lose if there’s too much messing about, the only way for the reboot to be memorable is to focus on the same attitude and energy by which Raimi approached his: to just go with it and have fun in the process. While the gore will send others squirming, it is not without laughs.

Tripping on flesh from chopped up facial skin and a barely-hanging dismembered arm elicits the same clever, twisted humor of the original. Then, Alvarez ups the ante in an unexpected twist with a noholds-barred final act that involves more decapitation and relentless bloodbath.

The film’s tagline is an obvious marketing pitch but it was still one bloody hell of a payoff. Rating: 4/5

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American Idol winner candice glover to release debut album Music Speaks in summer 2013 WINNING American Idol is just the beginning for Candice Glover!

The 23-year-old singer is set to release her debut album, Music Speaks, this summer. The album, with an anticipated July 16 release, is already available for pre-order on iTunes and will feature her Idol coronation song, “I Am Beautiful.”

Candice will definitely be the last Idol winner to receive critiques from Randy Jackson, who announced that he’ll be exiting the show. In fact, sources tell E! News that Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban will all not be back for the show’s 13th season.

For now though, Candice is headed for the American

Idol Live! 2013 concert tour.

The 40-show tour kicks of June 29 and will make stops

in cities including New York, Los Angeles Chicago, Miami and Nashville.

Patrick dempsey talks Seattle coffee chain: “the next step is selling marijuana” PATRICK DEMPSEY is bringing his signature charm to the Seattle coffee business.

The sexy Grey’s Anatomy star recently outbid Starbucks to purchase the coffee conglomerate Tully’s, forking over a cool $9.15 million for the java empire.

Dempsey discussed his latest business venture with BonAppetit.com in a Q&A session, in which he said he “wanted to bring Tully’s back to life.”

“Neighborhood coffee shops are an important part of people’s lives—it’s a part of your everyday ritual,” the charming actor said. “I want to become a certified barista and work in the stores.”

And we certainly wouldn’t

mind ordering our morning coffee from McDreamy.

The father of three also confessed he downs five (!)

cups of joe a day, but said the caffeine “doesn’t really affect” him anymore.

“Coffee is good for your mind—it’s basically a legalized drug,” he explained.

“The next step is selling marijuana, of course.”

Well, we certainly weren’t expecting the marijuana market to be Dempsey’s next business venture. But would he actually consider a pickup window for your morning pot?

“There’s a business model there,” he said. “You could present it in a beautiful, elegant way: a Michelin-starred coffee shop where you can get marijuana,” he quipped.

Talk about taking your coffee to the highest standard.

gwyneth Paltrow reveals dad’s cancer diagnosis got her on healthy-eating track Looks like it takes a bit of work to earn the title of World’s Most Beautiful woman!

In the debut issue of Beach magazine, spearheaded by editor-in-chief Cristina Cuomo, Gwyneth Paltrow reveals a few of the lifestyle tips that helped her earn the enviable title.

And while any good Goop fan knows that the Iron Man 3 star maintains a pretty healthy diet, it might surprise some to learn that her passion for good-for-you eating started with her late

father, Bruce Paltrow’s, cancer diagnosis.

“I began to consider the effects of food when my father was diagnosed with throat cancer in 1998,” she explained. “I started to research anti-cancer diets in hopes that he would try to hit it from all angles.”

“It’s about being mindful about what you are putting in,” Gwyneth continued.

“Good whole foods are the way we have eaten for generations. It’s amazing how good you feel when you just cut out the processed stuff.”

And she doesn’t look too bad, either!

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Festival of flavors

MAY is when the Philippine festival season reaches its hight point. This time when entire barrios come out in festival regalia to celebrate Flores de Mayo, the Santacruzan, as well as many other summer events. That is why the Marco Polo Davao came up with the Flavors of the Philippines at Cafe Marco.

Although I cannot make it to the evening launch, the Marco Polo’s Patty Basa made sure I was able to have a tasting preview of the food festival at an earlier date.

Cafe Marco’s Flavors of the Philippines features the best of family favourites like Kare-kare, Bistek Tagalog, and Lechon as well as uniquely Davao dishes such as Sizzling Tuna Bagaybay, Fried katambak with Tausi Sauce, Ginataang Kalabasa with Lamang Dagat and Tuna Paksiw.

I loved the Ginataang Kalabasa with Lamang Dagat which was rich and filled with so much seafood, the nutty flavour of

the squash added a level of richness to the dish.

To end the meal, I had a sampling of Pinoy Buchi, which is fried glutinous rice with a jackfruit filling, a Mango Mousse, and the winner of the meal, the delicious and creamy Coconut Panacotta. The panacotta was smooth, and the macapuno jam on top made every bite a sensation.

The Flavors of the Philippines at Cafe Marco is available nightly from May 15 to 31 so you better visit soon before the festival is over.

Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @kennethkingong for more foodie finds, travel tips and happenings in, around and about Durianburg.

Sizzling bagaybay.

Serving dessert.

Pritong Katambak with tausi.

ginataang Kalabasa na may Lamang dagat.

Sizzling Bihod

Marco Polo executive chef ed tuazon (seated) and his team.

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EDGEDAVAO VOL. 6 ISSUE 46 • SUNDAY - MONDAY, MAY 19-20, 2013 Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11th Judicial Region Davao City

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE JUDGE NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR NOTARIAL COMMISSION notice is hereby given that a summary hearing on the petitions for nOTARIAL COMMISSIOn of FELIX S. ALICER shall be held on MAY 23, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. at the courtroom of Regional Trial Court, Branch 12, Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Matina, Davao City.

Any person who has any cause or reason to object to the grant of the petition may file a verified written opposition thereto, received by the undersigned before the date of the summary hearing.

Davao City, Philippines, May 16, 2013.

PELAGIO S. PAGUICAN Executive Judge

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPInES REGIOnAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGIOn OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF DAVAO CITY

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

EJF-REM CASE nO. 14,186-13

JAMES VELARDE ROM married to TESSIE CADUNGOG ROM, Mortgagor/s.

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPInES REGIOnAL TRIAL COURT 11TH JUDICIAL REGIOn OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT-SHERIFF DAVAO CITY

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

EJF-REM CASE nO. 14,222-13

MARLON M. LUMAYAS, married to JESSELYN N. LUMAYAS, Mortgagor/s.

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

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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 the mortgagor/s JAMES VELARDE ROM married to TESSIE CADUnGOG ROM, of legal age, with residence and postal address at LOT 1 , BLK. 3 , Rosalina Village 3 Dumoy Toril , Davao City to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of Jan 3, 2013 amounts to ( P 239,438.05) Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest, penalty charges, as of January 3, 2013 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 June 21 , 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- 2700287 “ A parcel of land of the consolidation-subdivision project (Lot 1, Blk. 3, of the cons-subd. Pcs-112402-001850 xxx) situated in the City of Davao, Island of Mindanao.xxx Containing an area of OnE HUnDRED TWEnTY THREE (123) SQUARE METERS, more or less”

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 the mortgagor/s MARLOn M. LUMAYAS, married to JESSELYn n. LUMAYAS with postal address at LOT 31 , BLK. 15, DECA HOMES CABAnTIAn BUHAnGIn , Davao City to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of Jan 4, 2013 amounted to ( P 522,473.37) 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 June 28 , 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- 444300 “A parcel of land (Lot 31, Blk. 15, . Pcs-11002129 xxx) situated in the Barangay of Cabantian, C Davao City, Island of Mindanao.xxx Containing an area of EIGHTY OnE(81) 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 JuLY 19, 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, May 8, 2013

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:

noted by:

(SGD.) JULITO J. ANGGOT Sheriff IV

(SGD) ATTY. EDIPOLO P. SARABIA, JR. Clerk of Court VI & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff (edge 5/13,20,27)

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

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

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date,it shall be held on July 26, 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, May 8, 2013

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:

noted by:

(SGD.) ROBERT M. MEDIALDEA Sheriff IV

(SGD) ATTY. EDIPOLO P. SARABIA, JR. Clerk of Court VI & Ex-Officio Provincial Sheriff (edge 5/20,27,6.3)

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