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“TULAK BOYS”. A group of teenagers assists a motorist whose vehicle was stalled along E. Quirino Avenue as nonstop rains pummeled Davao City Monday evening. Lean Daval Jr.

STAY OUT OF ISIS

Rody clarifies: No Dabawenyo recruit in ISIS

By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR. abf@edgedavao.net

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ayor rodrigo r. Duterte has clarified reports that there are residents of Davao who have joined the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a terrorist organization which is trying to establish a stronghold in the Middle East.

because they might acquire the technology of terror there),” he said.

Various media outlets have reported Duterte as saying some

Davao City residents have left the country after being recruited by ISIS. Duterte’s statement was taken as a reinforcement of an ear-

lier claim made by former President Fidel V. ramos who said in a recent TV interview that about 100 young Filipinos are training

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“I did not say that they are joining ISIS. I just said natakot ako baka mapunta doon (I said I was afraid they might go there),” Duterte said in an interview Monday night..

“Let me be very clear on that. Takot ako, sabi ko. Baka kasi makuha nila yung technology doon of terror(I said I was afraid

PHILCONSTRUCT MINDANAO: 10,000 INVESTORS THE BIG NEWS Page2 MANNY TO OPEN BOXING SCHOOL IN CHINA SPORTS page 14

INSIDE EDGE PHILCONSTRUCT. Philconstruct Mindanao 2014 organizers led

by Philippine Constructors Association, Inc. (PCA) president Delfin Wenceslao Jr. (2nd from right) and executive director Manolito Madrasto (rightmost), Davao Constructors Association, Inc. (DCACI) vice president for Internal Affairs Ludwig Ledesma (3rd from right), Davao Region Tourism Council head Mary Ann Montemayor (center), Philconstruct Mindanao 2014 event chair Engr. Ramon Allado (3rd

from left), Technoforum Mindanao 2014 chair Engr. Bong Guerzon (2nd from left) and PHILCONSTRUCT 2014 Series overall chair Engr.

Ronaldo Elepaño Jr. give their thumbsup signs during the event’s launch at SM Lanang Premier’s SMX Convention Center yesterday.

Philconstruct Mindanao 2014 is set on September 4 to 6 at SMX Convention Center. Lean Daval Jr.

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SUBMERGED. Motorists brave the floodwaters along E. Quirino Avenue in Davao City after heavy rains submerged the city’s main streets Monday night. Lean Daval Jr.

Philconstruct Mindanao to attract 10,000 visitors o

By JON JOAQUIN

rganIzErS are expecting more than 10,000 people to visit the upcoming Philconstruct Mindanao 2014 to be held at the SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang Premier on September 4 to 6. at a press conference and event launch yesterday, event chairman engineer ramon allado said the event has grown “into something really big” since it started in

Mindanao three years ago.

He said trade attendance at Philconstruct Mindanao has grown from 2,316 in 2010 to 7,175 in 2013. “also, with 82 exhibiting companies occupying 286 booths last year, a remarkable 58 percent growth was recorded,” he added.

“These numbers prove that our objective in bringing businesses

closer to the market has been truly effective. Celebrating its fifth year, Philconstruct Mindanao… will once again open their doors to suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and providers of building materials, heavy equipment, concrete, paints, hardware products, power tools, and many more,” he said. allado said Mindanao has been recognized as one of the top local econ-

omies in the country “with its improving investment climate driven by aggressive economic activities in the region.”

In a press statement, the organizers said developments like infrastructure, building and construction “play a vital role in this growth and due to the influx of investments; more opportunities are open to the entire business community.”

“Further to these is the increasing number of projects the local government has planned to support the growth of business districts in the region,” the statement added. allado also revealed some of the highlights of the show.

“There is more to expect aside from the wide-range display of products and technologies. Technoforum Min-

danao is one of the most anticipated seminar series in Philconstruct where industry secrets are revealed,” he said.

Technoforum Mindanao 2014 chair engineer Wilfredo guerzon said Technoforum is “the main highlight of Philconstruct” and consists of a series of seminars and workshops to talk about “anything and everything that relates to

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Gabriela stages rally vs Danao Chiz: Mindanao gets 2nd

By ChENEEN R. CApON

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EMBErS of women’s rights group gabriela-Southern Mindanao yesterday staged a picket rally in front of the Davao City Police office (DCPo) to protest what they said was the slow reaction of city officials on the alleged violence committed by DCPo director Senior Superintendent Vicente Danao against his wife. g a b r i e l a -S o u t h e r n Mindanao spokesperson Mary ann Sapar told Edge Davao that the investigation on Danao is “slow” because he is a “PMaer” or a graduate of the Philippine Military academy (PMa).

The rally was held a day after gabriela party-list rep. Luzviminda Ilagan condemned Danao’s action, which was caught on video and posted on youtube. The video apparently shows Danao acting violently and shouting at his wife inside their home.

IIlagan said she will lobby Danao’s case to Department of Interior and Local government Secretary Mar roxas when they meet on Thursday.

She said gabriela is already coordinating with Mrs. Danao who is now in United States with the couple’s two children.

Ilagan also said the

City Council was guilty of “double standards” by ignoring the Danao issue while acting swiftly on comedian ramon Bautista, who had publicly made a joke about Davao City being full of “hipon” or shrimp, a reference to women who have beautiful bodies but unattractive faces.

Councilors Leah Librado- yap and antoinette g.

Principe-Castrodes, however, defended the City Council, saying the “hipon” issue is entirely different from Danao’s.

In yesterday’s Pulong-pulong ni Pulong, Librado-yap said Bau-

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biggest share of budget

Solons retain budget power despite SC ruling

By ANTONIO M. AJERO H@yahoo.com

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EMBErS of the House of representatives and the Senate continue to hold the power over budgeting of the country’s funds for projects and programs despite the ruling of the Supreme Court against the pork barrel system.

This was the clarification made by Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero during

an interview with newsman Jef Tupas over radio station Balita FM 105.9 recently. “your own congressman here will have the right and duty to propose appropriation measures based on the pinpointed needs of your district,” said Escudero, who is the chairman of the Senate committee on finance.

He said members of the House and the Senate will retain the power to fight for and allocate funds for projects that they believe should be placed in the general appropriations act or the county’s annual budget.

In separate rulings, the Supreme Court had declared the PDaF (Priority

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Kadayawan marshals still unpaid

By ChENEEN R. CApON

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LMoST two weeks after the celebration of the Kadayawan Festival, some marshals who volunteered to secure major activity areas are yet to be paid their honorarium.

This was according to councilor Edgar Ibuyan Sr., who said in a radio interview that the delay in the release of the Kadayawan fund caused some marshals to be unpaid.

Kadayawan executive committee spokesperson councilor al ryan alejandre said the problem lies with the Kadayawan Foundation.

“I do not know about it because it is the Kadayawan Foundation that is handling the financial status and ways and means, not the city government of Davao,”

he said. alejandre said the marshals should have been paid but they did not show up last august 20 when the Kadayawan Foundation issued a check voucher to Ibuyan amounting P36, 600 for the initial payment of personnel who volunteered for the festivity.

“The protocol is that the marshals themselves should come to get their payment,” he said. alejandre said Ibuyan, who is currently on leave now, is part of the executive committee for Kadayawan and was in charge of public security during the festival. “ang kulang na lang ay P22, 000,” alejandre said, adding that the total approved budget for honoraria was P58,600 which is broken down

to marshal or utility (P15,000); monitoring team (P21,000); water station team (P4,000); motor cop (P18,000); and drivers, band, and electrician (P600).

He said he heard over the radio that Ibuyan had said there was insufficient fund in his committee.

“It’s quite unfair that we would hear about this only through the media,” alejandre said.

He said the executive committee has not met since the celebration. alejandre said Ibuyan is allegedly asking for a bigger budget than what was already appropriated for his peace and security committee.

He said there have been reports that Ibuyan hired additional marshals from different ba-

rangays in the city that were not included in the appropriated fund.

“Kana ang taas-taas na isturyahanun kay nagdugang daw si councilor Ibuyan ug additional marshals even without the approval of the committee,” he said. alejandre said the committee has no idea how many marshals in all were tapped for the Kadayawan Festival.

He said the committee manned by 20 city government officials will meet today for the post-evaluation of the festival.

Issues that will be discussed today are the alleged unpaid marshals as well as the uncollected fees from companies listed in the accredited events during the Kadayawan. CRC

Michael r. Ijara, 27, and transient resident of Talomo district, Davao City.

The suspect is a native of Barangay San Miguel, Compostela Valley, Compostela Valley Province.

Matilac said Ijara was arrested at around 5:30 p.m. on august 25 at requireme Lodging in Purok 4, Barangay Lubugan, Toril after selling shabu to

an undercover police officer.

Police confiscated 17 elongated sachets of suspected shabu with street value of around P30,000 and a motorcycle with plate number 6306 yS. Matilac said the suspect was peddling illegal drugs in Lubukan and Baliok in Toril.

Ijara is now tempo-

rarily detained at Toril Police Station.

Matilac said charges against Ijara will be filed today (Wednesday) before the City Prosecutor’s office (CPo).

Ijara will be facing charges of violation of republic act 9165 or Comprehensive Dangerous Drug act of 2002.

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Pusher arrested in buy-bust T

orIL police on Monday arrested an alleged drug pusher in a buy-bust operation, confiscating P30,000 worth of shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) from the suspect.

Case investigator Senior Police officer (SPo)1 Elbert P. Matilac identified the suspect as

DOUSED. Megaworld chair Dr. Andrew L. Tan becomes the first Filipino tycoon to take part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Dr. Tan

Property tycoon Andrew Tan takes ‘ice bucket challenge’

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EEDIng the worldwide call to raise funds in the fight against aLS (amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), commonly known as Lou gehrig’s Disease, Megaworld chair Dr. andrew L. Tan became the first Filipino tycoon to take part in the Ice Bucket Challenge which aims to

spread aLS awareness around the world.

“I support the important cause of the aLS association to promote awareness about Lou gehrig’s Disease that is a threat to humanity. That is why I’m here to take this Ice Bucket Challenge, and at the same time, I

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Water service interruption in some Buhangin areas Aug 28

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CRATER. A hauler truck loaded with boulders carves out a crater in a subdivision road in Sasa, Davao City, inconveniencing the residents in the area. Lean Daval Jr.

also made a donation to the ALS Association, the US-based organization that raises funds to find cure for the disease.

aVao City Water District (DCWD) has scheduled a seven-hour water service interruption on august 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. affecting Buhangin Public Market, Carpio Compound, Carpio Teachers Village, Pioneer Village, Bread Village, and a portion of Tigatto-Buhangin road (from Bread Village to junction of Cabantian road).

DCWD needs to temporarily cut water supply in said areas to allow its Engineering and Construction crew to tap the newly installed 100mm diameter Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipeline to the existing 100mm diameter PVC pipeline for the mainline improvement at Carpio Teachers Village in Buhangin. once this P566,000.00 project is completed, 100 new service connections can be accommodated. acting general man-

ager Edwin V. regalado advises affected customers to store enough water prior to the scheduled water interruption as water supply may be restored earlier if work goes smoothly or later if unforeseen problems arise. He likewise asked for their understanding and cooperation.

The general public may visit DCWD website (www.davao-water.gov. ph) and official Facebook account (www.facebook. com/davaowater) or call the Central Information Unit / Call Center through the 24-hour hotline 297DCWD (3293) and press “1” on their phone dial to listen to latest daily water updates.

They may also call / text 0927-7988966, 0925-5113293 and 09084410653 for other updates, complaints, queries and matters pertaining to DCWD services. (Jovana T. Duhaylungsod)

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Camella Southern Mindanao Cluster Head Marlon Nino B. Escalicas at the gala event of the Philippines Property Awards 2014.

Northpoint commended by prestigious property awards body n

orTHPoInT by Vista residences was recently recognized as a ‘Highly Commended’ development in the prestigious 2nd annual Philippines Property awards (PPa) in 2014, the country’s biggest annual real estate event. northpoint was cited in the Best residential Development category of the PPa awards, Further solidifying its reputation as one of the best condo developments not only in Davao region but in the country as well.

The PPa is a prominent property award-giving body that lauds the best properties, developers, and design in the Philippine real estate industry. This year’s winners were announced in a black tie gala event at theFairmont and raffles Makati last august 19. northpoint shares the limelight with other award-winning developments of Vista residence’s holding company, Vista Land, Such as Portofino as the Best Housing Development in Manila, and Crosswinds as the Best Mid-range real Estate Development in the resort Category. northpoint’s Commendation from the Philippines Property awards is attributed to its features and qualities that have made it stand out from our other developments in Davao. one of its

most desirable qualities is its location, in the middle of all the action in the urban north Davao’s growth area.

This landmark condo development is located at the junction of Sand road and JP Laurel avenue, Bajada, two major thoroughfares that connect to all destinations Within the city, giving it a premier address that makes it a very attractive residential location. northpoint is a stone’s throw strategically away from the business, commercial and shopping districts, allowing its homeowners to enjoy a vibrant lifestyle while They strike a balance Between work, rest, and play. northpoint is also the only condo community in the region that can lay claim to-providing a unique living proposition, a lush sanctuary within the heart of north Davao’s growth area, replete with a cool natural and tranquil ambiance, yet quite proximate to all modern conveniences.

Living here is like living in a green oasis Within the emerging urban center of the city, offering a reprieve from the daily hustle and Bustle of city life. northpoint has preserved age-old acacia trees, robust plant life, and P4 million worth of imported Caribbean pine trees growing on its grounds.

another distinct feature of northpoint is its British colonial themed design, inspired from the iconic White House built by its first owner, a Scottish businessman who contributed significantly to Davao’s early economy, and preserved by Vista residences in reverence to its historic past. rounding off northpoint’s commendable features are its world-class facilities and amenities showcased by its clubhouse Wakefield Manor, Such as a multi-use hall, fitness gym, cabanas and grill pits, kiddie pool, and a wellness pool with salinated water. northpoint also has a playground, nature park, jogging trail, promenade and pocket gardens, and provides value-added services Such as shuttle service, round-the-clock security, and professional property management services. northpoint soon will up the ante in condo living when it starts construction of its lifestyle center, a commercial development that will feature fine dining restaurants, a top brand coffee shop, high-end retail stores and specialty shops, and other lifestyle offerings that will Further boost northpoint’s appeal and overall value.

The White House currently hosts a fine dining restaurant offering asian

fusion cuisine and a wine cellar, now our Davao’s dining hot spots frequented by locals and tourists alike.

“We’ve always Known northpoint was special, and true enough this recognition is a testament to all that it

(L-R) Camella Head of Planning Architect Art Secuya and Camella Southern Mindanao Cluster Head Marlon

stands for - the good life here in Davao,” said Marlon B. Escalicas, Camella Southern Mindanao Cluster Head.

Nino B. Escalicas pose for posterity prior to the gala event of the Philippines Property Awards 2014.

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GenSan and Sarangani to host 23rd MINBIZCON “g

roWTH Beyond Convergence” is the exciting theme of the upcoming 23rd Mindanao Business Conference (MInBIzCon) that both the general Santos City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (gSCCCII) and Sarangani Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (SCCII) are hosting on September 1-3, 2014 in general Santos City.

In a statement, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry regional governor for Southern Mindanao and conference director rey Billena said the MInBIzCon is the biggest gathering of business leaders of the various business sectors comprising Mindanao Island.

In 2009, gSCCCII hosted the same event with US ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenny gracing the affair and 1,200 delegates participating.

This year’s conference theme fleshes out

the intent to proactively anticipate the aSEan integration by 2015.

The conference does not limit its participants to businessman alone but will involve professional practitioners, the academe, and government agencies in the aSEan communities and their trading partners. aSEan is composed of the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia. Trading partners include the United States of america, China, India, South Korea, australia, and new zealand.

The conference promises to be the initial taste towards the 2015 Economic Integration. It will be the convergence of stakeholders in the aSEan region to rally behind integration, thus promoting shared economic prosperity and cooperative peace as we compete in the world economy.

Everyone who comes

will definitely look at their economic growth beyond convergence, Billena said.

Conference topics include pressing issues in the impending aSEan integration: 1) Mindanao in the aSEan Market; 2) aSEan Trade agreements; 3) aSEan Market; 4) aSEan Connectivity; 5) Energy Efficiency; 6) Financing growth; 7) Intellectual Property; and Standards and Conformance. Speakers are experts and authorities of their chosen fields. 2-3 reactors from the aSEan market will respond to an expert speaker. Both speakers and reactors will come from the aSEan region.

“This year, we are inviting individuals from the fields of business, academics, professional practice, and government units to join us and be in the know of the changes and opportunities that the aSEan integration has to offer to the Philippine market and economy,” Billena said.

THEY’RE BACK. Time and again they have been driven away from the sidewalks of Malaybalay City.

But vendors like this woman keep coming back to earn

a little income for their families. MindaNews photo by Alexandria M. Mordeno

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Solving a big problem

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HE Bureau of Fisheries and aquatic resources in the Davao region will strictly enforce seasonal ban on fishing within the Davao gulf to arrest the decline of fish production in the area. Well and good. a presentation last week showed findings of a study identifying the culprits behind the continuing depletion of fish resources within this once very rich body of water.

For instance, the gulf has been pinpointed as a spawning ground of tuna. This was before tuna production in the area declined to a point that Davao is no longer known for the popular export product, but general Santos City. oldtime Dabawenyos, especially the baby-boomers, know that the gulf used to abound with other fish resources, too. In fact, according to the BFar-Davao national Stock assessment Program, the gulf is the feeding ground for 11 species of cetaceans, including sperm whales, killer whales, and bottle-nose dolphins. The gulf, the study found, is also a nursing ground for five endangered turtle species like the hawksbill, the leatherback and olive ridley.

“Davao gulf is a key biodiversity area (KBa) in the

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The depletion of fish resources in the gulf has been attributed to various reasons. These include pollution due to unchecked garbage dumping from all over, destruction of fish habitat, diminishing sea grass, conversion of mangrove areas to recreational resorts, and poor fishing practices, among many others. one alarming finding of the stock assessment program is the decline of small pelagic fishes, a reason production has not been sufficient to meet the demand for fish in the region.

It would seem that BFar has made the right decision to implement a closed fishing season in the gulf, initially from June 27 to august 31 purportedly to conserve marine resources and secure the spawning period of pelagic fishes in the gulf.

However, considering the various challenges identified by the study, one move is not enough. BFar and its collaborators must implement other measures to address all the problems.

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rEDIBILITy ProBLEM – With less than two years before the May 2016 presidential elections, Filipinos don’t seem very excited about the choices they have: a former senator turned local government secretary and losing vice presidential bet during the previous national polls, a former city mayor and current second highest official of the land, and other lesser-known pretenders with soaring political ambitions.

It has always been said that democracy was the worst form of government, except for all the other kinds. Plainly, election in a Philippine setting is something eccentric simply because the qualities required to get elected are not necessarily the ones needed to run a nation.

In the presidential race, for example, “electability” seems dominant.

Presidential hopeful Mar roxas has few obvious qualifications other than a nationally famous name, presently DILg top honcho and close political ally of

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aST april, an environment group named Ban Toxics (BT) came to Davao City and told a group of journalists that dental amalgam, commonly used as silver fillings to restore teeth with cavities, has high content of mercury.

In a press conference, Myline Macabuhay, chemicals management assistant of the group, presented a study done last year in at least five dental schools across the country. It showed that the use of silver fillings resulted in contamination and mercury vapor emissions as high as 35,000 nanograms per cubic meter (ng/ m3) in working areas.

The study, “What is in the air: Mercury Vapor Levels in Dental Institutions,” was conducted in partnership with the International association of oral and Medical Toxicologists-Philippines, asia Center for Environmental Health, and World alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry.

In the study, the researchers used a Lumex r195 Plus Mercury vapor analyzer to measure mercury levels over five-second and 10-second sampling periods. The study wanted to determine if the school exceeded the acceptable mercury levels set by the United States’ Department of Health’s aTSDr (agency for Toxic Substances and Disease registry).

The test conducted in one of the dental schools in southern Mindanao showed high mercury vapor levels measured at the cuspidor and trays, with 1,069 ng/ mc 1,018 ng/m3, respectively. aSTDr set acceptable levels for mercury vapor at 1,000 ng/m3. If there is a breach in the mark, the source is immediately isolated.

But in some areas where the study was conducted, a concentration of more than 10,000 ng/m3 was posted. In the

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Fundamental failing President Benigno aquino III. although more popular than the rest of the early pretenders, Vice President Jejomar Binay is seen mainly as an effective political operator who advances his personal interests, not necessarily the public’s. others may woo voters with their convincing power – unless you happen to be one of the innocents allowed to be use either as witting or unwitting tools.

Faced with a credibility problem, political strategists have given roxas a slim chance in grabbing the presidency. This prodded the latter of floating the idea that President aquino is still the best bet of the Liberal Party (LP). Mindful or not

of the notion, the President did flirt of amending the Constitution which would allow himself to run for a send term, but only if his “bosses” would say so. However, the administration backed down amid strong opposition from most Filipinos.

Presently, the country is by no means immune to the political storm sweeping the region. For the most part, the country is weathering better than its neighboring nations. It became a showcase of economic resurgence as some of its neighbors are hitting the economic skids. Some of the success must be attributed to President aquino’s conduct in office. But if his administration is to be faulted, it is the President’s less-thansterling record against massive corruption and smuggling activities.

Some political experts feel the President could have been tougher against dishonest people in all levels of public life. other critical problems such as high

crime index and poor delivery of basic social services likewise continue to haunt the aquino leadership. Voters may yet see the government should cushion its impact on poor Filipinos. There might be progress but the result hardly trickles down to the masses of our people.

Whoever is successful in the 2016 presidential race should lead the country in far better shape than it was under the aquino administration. There is little doubt that Filipinos will be able to pull through the current rough patch. In the meantime, some argue that the fundamental failing of Philippine democracy lies in its wide-open, multiparty nature, which seems likely to produce a President whom Filipinos did not vote for.

The system tends to emphasize one dimension of a candidate’s political persona to secure the plurality of votes needed to win. There is some truth to this, and in the future the country may want to make changes.

United States, DENTAL AMALGAM if there is such high concentration of mercurcy, an evacuation level alert is immediately issued.

In a press release issued by the Philip- Henrylito D. Tacio pine Information agency, Macabuhay was quoted as saying that wasted bins, sinks, and drainage areas have higher levels of mercury vapor. In the Davao region dental school, for instance, the old drainage tube registered 40,813 ng/c3. as the country is a signatory of the Minamata Convention, the group is demanding for the immediate banning of amalgams in the dental profession and for a change in the dental curriculum before the deadline in 2016.

“The exposure to toxic mercury vapors in dental institutions is unnecessary and preventable,” explained atty. richard gutierrez, executive director of BT. “Learning methodologies can be put into place to avoid toxic mercury. This should itself be a strong incentive as well to abandon dental amalgam use in its entirety in the Philippines.”

Dental amalgam is composed of an alloy of mercury (50 percent), silver (22-32 percent), tin (14 percent), copper (8 percent), and other trace materials. among these materials, mercury is a potent toxic substance that could harm the nervous, gastrointestinal, and renal organ systems. Mercury is also an ingredient in beauty products such as soaps,

lotions, hair-straighteners, and skin bleaches.

Mercury is classified into inorganic mercury and organic mercury. Metallic mercury, which is a type of inorganic mercury, is used in familiar items such as fluorescent lights, batteries, and thermometers. The methyl mercury is a type of organic mercury. It is a white powdery substance and smells like the sulfur in a hot spring. It is easily absorbed from the stomach into the blood and carried to the liver and kidney, and then the brain and even the fetus, where it is absorbed and concentrated and causes great damage to the human body.

But according to Dean Vicente o. Medina III, DMD, PhD of the College of Dentistry of the University of the Philippines Manila, there is “no amalgam controversy anywhere else in the world.”

“It is really unfortunate that the Philippine media was used to spread misinformation,” he said in an article that appeared in “Health and Lifestyle,” a magazine for health professionals. Dr. Medina assured the public that they have nothing to worry about as the safety issue of dental amalgam has been thoroughly studied by experts belonging to reputable agencies and organizations.

Dr. Medina said american dentists have been using amalgam for more than 150 years now, since 1859. The american Dental association (aDa) has continuously maintained since then that silver fillings are safe.

In 1993, the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug administration circulated this memo: “Current scientific evidence does not show that exposure to mercury from

amalgam restorations poses a serious health risk in humans, except for an exceedingly small number of allergic reactions.”

In october 2007, the World Dental Federation issued this statement: “Dental amalgam releases very small amounts of mercury, some of which is absorbed by the body… There is no evidence to support an association between the presence of amalgam restorations and chronic degenerative diseases, kidney disease, autoimmune disease, cognitive function, adverse pregnancy outcomes, or any non-specific symptoms.” after looking at the researches done on the common filling materials, including dental amalgam, the European Union Scientific Community on Emerging and newly Identified Health risks concluded: “all the materials are considered safe to use and they are all associated with very low rates of local adverse effect with no evidence of systemic disease.

The alternative materials such as resin composites, glass ionomer cements, and ceramics, among others, are not without clinical limitations and toxicological hazards.”

“The scientific evidence supports the position that amalgam is a valuable, viable, and safe choice for dental patients,” said the american Dental association during the Council on Scientific affairs in July 2009. as such, Dr. Medina urged people not to believe those who are using “scare tactics.” as he put it: “Dental amalgam is economical, not technique-sensitive, and is indicated for the restoration of moderate to large cavities which is commonly seen among majority of Filipinos.”

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MILF remains hopeful draft BBL will go to Congress smoothly T

HE Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is keeping its hopes that the Bangsamoro Basic Law will have a smooth journey from Malacañang to Congress.

In a statement, the MILF said its confidence on President aquino remains high that he will review the BBL, which has already been submitted to him, in the light of the letter and spirit of the Framework agreement on the Bangsamoro (FaB) and its four annexes, plus

the addendum on the Bangsamoro Waters. ”We don’t doubt the President will exercise his powers of review diligently, fairly, and fully conscious that the BBL should and must address a problem, the Moro Question, and put it to rest forever,” the MILF said. ”This is our conviction.

In short, what we mean is that the BBL we envision is one that complies with the flexibility of the Constitution and, more importantly, one that will lead to the resolution of this

question. Short of this, the road ahead is not easy to contemplate on,” the MILF said. once approved by Congress, the BBL will be submitted to the people in the Bangsamoro core territory and will replace the current autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao (arMM).

The government and the MILF signed the peace deal in March this year hoping to end the decades old Moro rebellion in southern Philippines.

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with ISIS. The armed Forces of the Philippines (aFP), however, has dismissed ramos’ claim.

Duterte said if anyone from Davao City had indeed been recruited, “I would discourage them.”

The United nations (Un) has labeled ISIS as a terrorist organization.

ISIS, which now calls itself simply Islamic State (IS), proclaimed itself a caliphate last June and claims

religious authority over Muslims all over the world.

The group is thought to have thousands of fighters, including many foreigners.

Meanwhile, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) issued a statement downplaying reports that the breakaway Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) as well as the abu Sayyaf sent fighters to train and fight with ISIS. ”It was unlikely,” the MILF said in an editorial it

posted on its website.

“For us, the threat is not in the two groups’ joining the ISIS. Their number is too tiny to be felt and make a difference,” the MILF said.

“The threat really comes from the extremism espoused by the ISIS. Ideas are contagious and infectious. Wild ideas are attractive to those who want adventures and pre-occupied with hatred and revenge,” the editorial added.

tista’s use of the word “hipon” during the Kadayawan Invasion last august 16 was derogatory to all women in the city, while Danao’s case only involved his wife and possibly the children also.

She said Danao’s behavior may be a violation republic act 9262 or the

anti-Violence against Women and their Children (VaWC) act and the city’s Women Development Code.

“It is a criminal act and it should be punishable by a criminal sanction,” Librado- yap said.

She said declaring ramon Bautista persona non grata is not as heavy

as the punishment Danao might get under the law.

Principe- Castrodesalso, for her part, said the councilors cannot just order the suspension of Danao because that is not their job.

“There is a proper venue and a proper complainant for the case of Danao,” she said.

Development allocation Fund) and the DaP (Disbursement acceleration Program) as unconstitutional.

In PDaF ruling, Escudero said the Supreme Court defined pork barrel as “post enactment intervention of a legislator.”

“Ibig sabihin po nito na kapag may badyet na inaprubahan and Kongreso, hindi puedeng makialam ang mambabatas (It means that once the budget is approved by Congress, the congressmen can no longer touch or change it),” he said.

Escudero also explained the grassroot Participatory Budgeting (gPB), which used to be called Bottoms-Up

Budgeting (BUB), which amounts to P22 billion in the 2015 budget.

The gPB covers projects identified by local government units, in coordination with the civil society organizations and the non-government organizations which are to be implemented by the LgUs. “It is not pork barrel,” Escudero said, because first, it is not post enactment intervention, and second, they are proposed by mayors and governors who are not congressmen, they are not legislators.

The senator from Bicol also bared that approximately 16 percent, or P300 billion, of the P2.606-trillion budget, is

allotted for Mindanao. “all-in iyon ha, meaning for agriculture, DTI, DoST, DPWH, lahat-lahat na yon, kasama na rin yong sueldo ng mga empleyado rito sa Mindanao,” he said.

Escudero said Mindanao gets the second biggest budget share in the pie, second to Luzon, while Visayas is lower.

“If you base it on population, it’s more than fair because Visayas has a bigger population than Mindanao,” he said.

“If you base it on area, Luzon would be bigger and Luzon would have more people too, so if you base on population and land area, it is proportional.” aMa

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roUnD 200 families in the coastal municipalities of Kiamba and Maasim in Sarangani Province were displaced as flash floods ravaged several villages in the area on Monday afternoon.

Jerome Barranco, assistant regional director of the regional Disaster risk reduction and Management Council (rDrrMC) of region 12, said Tuesday residents situated in communities near two critical rivers and other tributaries in Kiamba ang Maasim were forced to evacuate after being swept by huge volumes of flood waters.

He said the waters of the area’s rivers swelled on Monday afternoon following hours of heavy rains spawned by the Low Pressure area affecting parts of the country.

Citing a report from the Sarangani Provincial Disaster risk reduction and Management office (PDrrMo), he said most of the evacuees were from four villages of Kiamba that were affected by the floods.

Barranco specifically cited Sitio Tual of Barangay Poblacion, Sito Kitagas of Barangay Katubao, Barangay Lumuyon and Purok Masagana of Barangay Badtasan.

He said an initial 15 houses were reported as totally damaged after being swept by rampaging floodwater at the height of the flash floods along Tual and Lumuyon rivers as well as nearby tributaries.

“The rainfall volume measured at around 16 millimeters per hour, which was beyond the normal level,” he said. rene Punzalan, Sarangani PDrrMo head,

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said several schools in Kiamba town were forced to suspend their classes as a result of the floods.

He said the floods also damaged portions of the approaches of the Maglangit and Lumuyon bridges.

“We’re currently assessing the damages to these bridges to facilitate the immediate interventions,” he said.

Punzalan said the area has already been placed under the blue alert status in the wake of the floods.

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the industry.”

“It is designed to provide a learning platform not just for professionals but everyone connected with the industry. It is where we can share knowledge on best practices,” guerzon said.

The topics for Technoforum include aSEan Economic Community 2015- opportunities for and Challenges to the Construction Industry and the Practice of Professions, the authorized Managing officers Sem-

inar (aMo), Updated Traffic City regulation Seminar, Effective Contracts administration - avoidance and Early resolution of Disputes, Briefing on Equipment and Maximum Load Capacity, Construction Workers Safety and Health orientation and Tax Updates on the recent Changes & Developments in Taxation. another highlight is the Mindanao Crafts and Cultural Village which will feature micro, small and medium entrepre-

neurs showcasing indigenous and locally-produced products.

Philconstruct 2014 series overall chair engineer ronaldo Elepaño, for his part, said the event is not just a showcase of products and technology. “our goal is to bring together the best of the best of the industry,” he said.

“I believe that through this platform, we will be able to drive the industry to new heights,” he added.

will make a donation to the movement,” Tan said in video recorded in his house on august 25.

Tan’s participation in the challenge was proactive and voluntary on his part. The official video may be viewed at https://www.youtube. c o m / w a t c h ? v = T-yy hIzzTyQ as a tradition to the aLS Ice Bucket Challenge, Tan nominated three personalities from the business community to do the same: Dr. Steven DeKrey, president of asian Institute of Management; Man-

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Deforestation

RESTORING VANISHING FORESTS Text and photos by hENRYLITO D. TACIO

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HErE have all our forests gone?” environmentalists wonder. “our forests are being denuded at the rate of 25 hectares per hour,” says rep. Mark Villar, Lone District of Las Piñas City.

Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan, a noted environmentalist and wildlife photographer, once wrote that forest covered 70 percent of the Philippines in the 1900s. By the mid-1960s, only 13.5 million hectares remained, of which barely 6.3 million hectares were considered primary forest.

During the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos, forests were decimated at an astonishing rate of 300,000 hectares per year. Towards the end of his regime, only 7.2 million hectares remained of the country’s forest cover, of which barely 2.7 million hectares were reported virgin forests.

To many experts, a country devoid of its forest cover spells ecological disaster. In 2011, Typhoon Sendong brought 12 hours of continuous rain to Mindanao Island.

Tragedy took place after that. The rivers flooded and people drowned or were crushed by logs. The government declared it “a national disaster,” with the storm affecting 338,000 people in 13 provinces.

Sean McDonagh, a priest who worked in the area, said decades of deforestation in Cagayan de oro City and nearby provinces was to blame for the scale

of the disaster. Much of the region was converted from rainforest into pineapple plantations.

“The deforestation was literally criminal,” he told The Universe Catholic Weekly. “If the rainforest in the area had been left intact, even 12 hours of continuous rain would not cause this devastation. The rainforest canopy would stop the torrential rain from hitting the ground directly. Trees would also absorb the water.”

“Deforestation is a symptom of a bigger problem,” says nicolo del Castillo, an architect by profession who teaches at the University of the Philippines. “I probably sound baduy (tacky and outdated) but I see the problem in the prevailing system of values, that is, the greed, the need to be the biggest, the wealthiest, and sometimes you feel hopeless. I am an optimist, but possibly there will be more tragedies and maybe then more people will wake up.” according to environmentalists, logging operations – legal and otherwise – are mowing down the country’s remaining forests. The rev. Peter Walpole, a Jesuit priest who heads an environmental group, said the Philippines “trusted” logging companies to cut down trees and manage the forest. “But they did a very bad job,” he decried. “That started the problem that we have now.”

The Department of Environment and natural re-

sources (DEnr), the lead agency responsible for the country’s natural resources and ecosystems, is virtually powerless against logging.

But logging companies pass the blame on to kaingineros, slash-andburn farmers who supposedly log without the restraint and responsibility of big companies. a study done in the 1970s showed that when logging firms were banned from certain areas, these places were rapidly denuded by kaingineros. other causes of deforestation in the Philippines are forest fires, mining operations, geothermal explorations, dam construction and operation, and land development projects such as construction of subdivision, industrial estates, and commercial sites.

Volcanic eruptions have also devastated some of the country’s forests.

The country’s surging population – now numbered to 100 million Filipinos – has also contributed to the problem. as a consequence of the continuous removal of forest cover, the Philippines now reels from different environmental woes. “Most of these were not seen in such intensity and magnitude before our time,” pointed out roy C. alimoane, the director of the Davao-based Mindanao Baptist rural Life Center. “The signs cry out for immediate, nationwide attention.”

Soil erosion and siltation are the two most common problems associated with deforestation.

“Soil erosion is an enemy to any nation – far worse than any outside enemy coming into a country and conquering it because it is an enemy you cannot see vividly,” said Harold r. Watson, an american missionary who received a ramon Magsaysay award for his work in Mindanao. another problem: water crisis. once trees are cut, there is a significant reduction of the volume of groundwater available for domestic purposes. Take the case of Cebu, which is 99 percent dependent on groundwater. as it has zero forest cover, more than half of the towns and cities in Cebu have no access to potable water.

Deforestation also

threatens the country’s natural wildlife. The Philippine Eagle has become an endangered species because of the rapid disappearance of its natural habitat. “Deforestation is terrible,” said Dennis Salvador, the executive director of the Philippine Eagle Foundation.

Data from the DEnr’s Forest Management Bureau show that combined reforestation efforts by the government and the private sector are not enough to arrest the rapid deforestation. “although the national government allocates funds for reforestation, projects have been largely dependent on foreign funding,” observed Marjorie Pamintuan, the spokesperson of Kalikasan People’s network for the Environment. on September 26, 2014, people living in Mindanao

will try to break the guinness world record for most trees planted simultaneously at multiple locations.

The world record-breaking attempt will mobilize 185,440 people who will give a shot at planting 4,636,000 trees at various sites covering a total area of 9,200 hectares within the island-region.

“We encourage every Mindanawon to participate in this endeavor, which will not only elevate the island-region as a guinness world record holder, but more importantly will also provide the constituents the opportunity to be part of the larger efforts to reforest Mindanao,” said Luwalhati antonino, chair of Mindanao Development authority which co-organized the endeavor along with some government agencies.

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PaPer flowers are definitely a fab and affordable way to decorate spaces or brighten up any kind of day. They can be made as thoughtful handmade gifts as they are easy to customize and can last for many seasons without worrying about weather conditions.

Paper flowers are so easy to make and you can probably whip up close to a dozen flowers in about an hour. The materials for making the paper flowers are also cheap and readily available in stores (e.g. crepe, Japanese or construction papers, fabric tape, glue, wire, etc).

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Multimedia service usage rising on the back of Smart’s robust 4G network Smart is making rich multimedia content more accessible through its expansive 4G-LTE network nationwide, which allows subscribers to enjoy hassle-free mobile entertainment wherever they are in the country.

Philippine mobile leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is making rich multimedia content more accessible through its expansive 4G-LTE network nationwide, which allows subscribers to enjoy hassle-free mobile entertainment wherever they are in the country.

The availability of content services such as mobile music, books, magazines, games, and video offered by Smart has contributed to the fast-rising user demand for mobile data, which saw a 121% surge to over 15,000 terabytes (or 15 million gigabyte) of data exchanged through Smart’s network for the first half of 2014.

“We are making the leap toward 5G network connectivity to deliver on the promise of the best mobile multimedia experience to users, backed by the ‘nationwidest’ and most robust mobile network in the country today,” said Orlando B. Vea, Chief Wireless Advisor at Smart, referring to the recent activation of its first ‘5G’ LTE-Advanced site in the country in Mandaluyong City.

The availability of a robust mobile network and multimedia content offerings has likewise contributed in smartphone adoption among Smart’s subscribers, Vea added.

Today, more than a 20% of the telco’s user base is using Internet-enabled smartphones, which can be used to access multimedia services.

Cafe Marco offers treats for birthday celebrants

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Inspired vines, beautiful wines

last august 15, Durianburg’s wine lovers were treated to a taste of the Chile’s Chateau los Boldos full range of wines at the swiss Deli lanang’s wine cellar.

Distributed throughout the Philippines by the werdenberg International group, the award-winning wines of Chateau los Boldos use centuries-old french winemaking techniques combined with Chile’s terroir potential and ability to produce outstanding wine grapes. standouts from the wine tasting event were Chateau los Boldos’ sensaciones Cabernet sauvignon. one of Chateau los Boldos’ premium wines. It is produced from selected plots in our the bodega’s vineyard and is crafted to capture uniqueness of the plot terroir and the purity and simplicity of each variety. The sensaciones Cabernet sauvignon is perfect with meat based dishes and stews and strong cheese. another of my favourites that evening was Chateau los Boldos’ Vieilles Vignes. an estate ultra-premium single varietal wine, it is made of noble grape varietals from Chateau los Bodlos’ Cachapoal-

andes vineyard and based on a careful selection of grapes from the bodega’s oldest plants (sauvignon Blanc from 1936, Chardonnay from 1985, Cabernet sauvignon from 1948 and Merlot from 1959). Vielles Vignes Cabernet sauvignon is elegant, complex, balanced and distinguished by its delicate aromas and rich quality. I tasted notes of chocolate, tobacco, and red berries with a luxurious finish on the palate that is perfect together with steaks, stews, and strong cheese.

Follow me on Instagram or on Twitter @ kennetkingong for more travel stories, foodie finds, and happenings in, around and beyond Durianburg.

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Robin Williams Remembered at 2014 Emmys ROBIN WILLIAMS’ spirit remained very much alive tonight at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Just two weeks to the day after the revered comedian, Oscar winner and star of screens big and small took his own life, Billy Crystal took the stage at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre to preside over a stand-alone tribute to his longtime friend and frequent colleague.

“He made us laugh, hard, any time you saw him,” began Crystal, who in addition to hosting a number of Comic Relief benefit specials over the years with Williams and Whoopi Goldberg also starred with him in the 1997 comedy Father’s Day. Crystal told a couple of stories about his great fellow comedian, including one about how Williams would come to major Crystal family functions, put on a foreign accent and kibbitz with the old-timers about a

journey to the States from his little village in Europe that was entirely fictional but that he made sound entirely believable.

The tribute concluded with a short montage of hilarious Williams moments, and then the screen faded to black and the broadcast

transitioned into a commercial.

Producers of all the big award shows have been rightfully wary since last year’s in-memoriam debacle, which featured five breakout tributes in addition to the usual list of the year’s departed and reaped far more backlash than could have been predicted.

But there was really zero chance that Williams wouldn’t receive a special tribute segment—nor has there been one iota of legitimate argument against the plan to do so. (Lurk around the depths of the Internet and you’ll probably find some, but you won’t find it here.)

Though he didn’t do much scripted TV work between his breakout work on Mork & Mindy and his return just last year as a star of CBS’ The Crazy Ones opposite Sarah Michelle Gellar, any appearance he made over the years was memorable, be it as a deranged engineer on Law & Order: Spe-

cial Victims Unit in 2008 or as a heavily accented cuckold during a pretty fabulous cameo on Friends in 1994— which he made with Crystal.

But playing Mork from Ork would have earned him his place in the annals of TV history even if he had never stepped foot on the small screen again. What was originally conceived as a freak plot point on Happy Days (an alien in Milwaukee!) ended up spinning off into its own series after Williams nailed the audition.

“As genius as he was onstage, he was the greatest friend you could ever imagine—supportive, protective,

loving,” Crystal continued.

It’s very hard to talk about him in the past because he’s so present in all of our lives. For almost 40 years, he was the brightest star in the comedy galaxy, but though some of the brightest stars are extinct now...

“They float in the heavens, so far away form us now, their beautiful light will continue to shine on us forever...[and sometimes] you’ll think to yourselves, ‘Robin Williams, what a concept.’

The tribute to Williams followed this year’s in memoriam segment, accompanied by Sara Bareilles singing “Smile.”

2014 Emmy Awards recap:

Breaking Bad and Modern Family go home big winners!

The 66th Annual Emmy Awards were off to a roaring start Sunday night with Seth Meyers in as the host.

Stars arrived at the Nokia Theater dressed to the nines in a bevy of couture creations— from low-plunging necklines to elegant full skirts to absolutely everything in between.

The night may have been about television honors, but Weird Al Yankovich’s musical theme song mashup was definitely attention grabbing.

The parody singer tried his hand at all of the popular series’ theme songs, taking a stab at Mad Men, Game of Thrones and several other shows.

The In Memoriam, Billy Crystal stepped onstage alone to honor one of his nearest and dearest friends, the late Robin Williams.

“He made us laugh big time,” the comedian recalled. “The brilliance was astounding, the relentless energy was thrilling.” He continued, “As genius as he was onstage, he was the greatest friend you could ever imagine. It’s very hard to talk about him in the past because he was so present in our lives…Robin Williams, what a concept.”

The show ended with Modern Family taking the top honors for Outstanding

Comedy Series, while Halle Berry presented the award for Outstanding Drama Series to Breaking Bad. The show has a total of 58 Emmy Awards now, and earned quite a number of them this evening.

Here is the complete list of winners.

Supporting Actor, Comedy: Ty Burrell, Modern Family Supporting Actress, Comedy: Allison Janney, Mom Best Writing, Comedy: Louis C.K., Louie

Best Directing, Comedy: Gail Mancuso, Modern Family Actor, Comedy: Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory Actress, Comedy: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep Best Reality Competition Series: The Amazing Race Best Writing, Miniseries/ Movie: Steven Moffat, Sherlock: His Last Vow Supporting Actress, Miniseries/Movie: Kathy Bates, American Horror Story: Coven

Supporting Actor, Miniseries/Movie: Martin Freeman, Sherlock Best Director, Miniseries/ Movie: Colin Bucksey, Fargo Actress, Miniseries/ Movie: Jessica Lange, American Horror Story: Coven Actor, Miniseries/Movie: Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock Best Miniseries: Fargo Best Television Movie: The Normal Heart Best Writing, Variety Special: Sarah Silverman, Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles Best Directing, Variety Special: Glenn Weiss, 67th Annual Tony Awards Best Variety Series: The Colbert Report Supporting Actor, Drama: Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad Best Directing, Drama: Cary Joji Fukunaga, True Detective Supporting Actress, Drama: Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad Best Writing, Drama: Moira WalleyBeckett, Breaking Bad Actress, Drama: Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife Actor, Drama: Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad Outstanding Comedy: Modern Family Outstanding Drama: Breaking Bad

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FOR THE PAST DAYS I’ve been posting photos of paper flowers on Instagram, I got a couple of requests from m o mmy - f r i e n ds and little girls, asking if I can also share with them some basic guides or howto’s. So I thought I’d take this chance by sharing what I know and show you some techniques and styles in making paper flowers. I hope kids and moms will have fun bonding over this DIY project at home. Soon, I’m sure you’ll be making more of these blooms for your “indoor garden”. Enjoy!

Origami Flower 1. Prepare 5 squares.

2. Take 1 and fold it into a triangle.

3. Lift the 2 side corners and point them up to the tip of the triangle. This will create a pleat on both sides. Just follow the line and fold accordingly.

4. Insert your finger inside each fold and slightly open it from the inside to make a squash fold. Press down and flatten.

5. Fold each triangular tip inward.

6. Fold the side corners into the middle.

7. Pull both sides together.

8. Glue them together. The final petal will look like a cone.

9. You need 5 pieces of this to make a flower. Just glue all 5 together.

accents, table centerpieces or party décor. You can even make a flower wall backdrop for your candy table or dessert station. for weddings, you can make them into bouquets, flower crowns, corsages or boutonnieres.

There are more than 100 types and techniques in making paper flowers.

Through the years, since I was a child addicted to everything DIY and made of paper, I’ve learned a bunch of styles through pages of origami books --- starting from the very basic to the more elaborate blooms. Nowadays, one only has to tune in to Youtube for video tutorials to get the idea and technique planted in mind. as for me, I enjoy a classroom setup type of learning, especially when it comes to crafting. spe-

Flower made from layered petals 1. Draw and cut 3 whole petal flowers. Keep 1 piece in its original shape. Cut off 1 and 2 petals accordingly from the 2 other flowers.

2. to 5. For those 2 other flowers, you need to put glue on the corner petal and let it ovelap with the adjacent petal to create some sort of “cup”.

3. to 9. Put together the layered flowers by gluing each in the middle, one on top of the other. You can add more layers if you want to add volume to your flower.

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Flower made from layered petals 1. Put together 6 layers of tissue / Japanese paper.

2. Fold them like an accordion and cut and make a curve on both corners.

3. Get a wire or tie to keep the folded piece together.

4. Open the entire piece to shape like flower by pulling the ends together.

5. to 6. Separate the top 3 sheets by pulling each upwards, with the creases as your guide.

6. to 9. Do the same for the bottom part.

cial classes or workshops make learning more fun and interactive, and you get support and help from classmates whenever you have difficulties in carrying out the technique. Just this weekend, I, together with fellow mommies, attended a workshop by april san Pedro of artisan Design studio. There we learned how to make Peony, Carnation, anemone, tulip and Camellia, plus methods in bleaching and dyeing papers to give them that gradient or twotoned effect. april shared with us her childhood frustration of having her own flower garden. she mentioned none of those she planted reached full bloom, despite the care and love she gave them. she soon realized this dream by creating blooms out of paper. simply put, if you can’t plant them, craft them.

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Yamaha gets into off-roads y

aMaHa Motor Philippines, Inc. took the off-roads in Mindanao by storm at the 29th Kadayawan Cyclomax Mx in Davao Crocodile Park Complex Ma-a, Davao City. riders in the south can now dominate the dirt tracks with the arrival of these off road gems, the XTz125 and the Serow250.

These dual purpose bikes were introduced last month at the yamaha’s Head office in Lima, Batangas. after a successful launch, it didn’t take long for these machines to make their way to the roads of Mindanao and the unpaved terrain of the Kadayawan MX. Dabawenyos were finally able to set their sights on the 2 units after they were unveiled during the event proper. The XTz125, a lightweight, high performance bike that features smooth drivability, and reliability; an easy, safe, and comfortable ride with its compact body, stable full HT steel frame and engine guard. The SEroW 250, features excellent maneuverability suited for mountain trails. The bike also features a powerful torque,

a fuel-injected engine, and an easy ride with a low-seat height guests had the opportunity to test ride the XTz 125 that allows them to navigate through any terrain, enjoying superior traction, handling, agility, and power, making the off road your road.

Then it was time for the Motocross to begin, with riders eagerly awaiting the challenges that were going to be present in the race course this year. It was also a chance to see what the XTz125 could really do as the competition unfolded. after everything was said and done, winners were awarded but everyone went home champions having enjoyed the 29th Kadayawan MX and the showcase of yamaha’s newest unit.

The yamaha XTz 125 is now available with a suggested retail price of Php81, 900, and the Serow 250 will be offered in September with the suggested price of Php229, 000. The ride doesn’t get any more exciting than this. Welcome to a new world, the off-road World by yaMaHa.

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CONQUERING THE TRAILS

Noval, Baguio rule North Face Mountain Trail Challenge D

on Wark noval and Kierlene Baguio ruled the north Face 7-K Mountain Trail Challenge over the weekend in a trail that lived up to its treacherous challenge in Ma-a Diversion road. noval waded through the up and down trails and finished the distance at 41 minutes 3.24 seconds to bag the men’s individual title over veteran long distance ace Jonathan Pido and Ferdinand Majadas. Pido checked in second at 41:24.40 while Majadas timed 42:45.99.

In the women’s side, Baguio left her rivals gasping with a solid pace

from start to finish to win the women’s title in 1 hour 5.14 second. Josephine Fernandez came in second in 1:12.00 and Elsie Diamante wound up third in 1:23.01. all winners received Limited Edition north Face race Visor, north Face Special Made Medal and Beach Hut Sunblock.

The event is supported by The north Face, Beach Hut Sunblock, Cobra Energy Drink, Boatman outdoors , nalgene BPa Free Bottle and MTr 42 (Mapawa Trail run).

Some 150 extreme running enthusiasts answered the gunstart with all but two finishing the race.

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late in the fourth quarter but triples from La Tenorio and gabe norwood kept gilas in the game as they were down 80-78 with 1:20 left.

This proved to the closest gilas could get as the Dominican republic scored on two straight baskets for an 84-78 lead with 46 seconds left.

WINNER. Don Wark Noval (middle) with organizers Pastor Emata (left) and Dax Ang (right) of Everest Outdoors.

Gilas lose close match to Dominicans 86-79 Pacquiao-Algieri fight tickets now on sale

ILaS Pilipinas lost a hard fought and highly physical game against the Dominican republic, 8679, to close out their series of tune-up matches heading into the 2014 FIBa Basketball World Cup. The Dominicans tried to take control of the game

DACS sportsfest opens today

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oME 5000 athletes and school officials from the private schools in the Davao region will converge today august 27 at the Holy Cross of Davao College for the grand opening of the Davao association of Colleges and Schools (DaCS) sports festivities.

HCDC athletic director rudy U. Salvador said Holy Cross has prepared for the opening and the hosting of this year’s sports festivities saying “sports energizes us, unites us and reconciles us to each other as we celebrate god’s gifts of skills and talents”.

Salvador said DaCS, the mother association of most Catholic and private schools in the Davao region, has been conducting this sports fest to unleash the potentials of athletes in the different sporting events” In the light of the current peace issues in Mindanao, DaCS is pushing this sports program to make m sure that all the member schools will come together in a friendly exchange of skills and talents in the different sporting events.

DaCS executive director Jimmy-lou de Vega said the theme of this year’s sports feftivities is waging peace, gorging solidarity in Mindanao through culture

and sports.

The formative value of sports, de Vega said as the mains point of this year’s sports festivities cannot be undermine because it complete the education of the young to instill strength of character, valuing the culture of excellence and underscoring the bond of friendship and brotherhood among schools.

Salvador, this yar’s chair of the DaCS sportsffest said the venue will be Holy Cross in Sta ana avenie, Davao City. “We will do out best to ensure that the different sporting events will be enjoyed by all”, he said.

De Vega said the DaCS sports program has been here since the heads of schools realized the importance and value of sports in developing the potentials of the youth.

Sports, de Vega said, provide the venue for character formation adding that it basically develop their physical health, strength and agility.

Cor Jesu College in Digos City, ateneo de Davao University, St Mary College in Tagum City, IHMa in Mati city, Holy Cross of Davao College, Immaculate Conception University, among others will be participating in the DaCS sportsfest.

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oXIng’S only eight-division world champion and Fighter of the Decade Congressman Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao will defend his World Boxing organization (WBo) welterweight title against new york’s undefeated WBo junior welterweight champion Chris algieri.

The Pacquiao vs. algieri world welterweight

championship event will take place Saturday, november 22, at The Venetian® Macao’s Cotai arena. It will be produced and distributed live by HBo Pay-Per-View beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m.

PT. Pacquiao and algieri, will announce their world championship fight during a two-week 27,273-mile international media tour,

which kicked off august 25 with a press conference at The Venetian Macao.

The tour will include stops in Shanghai, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los angeles and new york.

“Chris algieri fought an exceptional fight in June to win the world title from ruslan Provodnikov,” said Pacquiao. “I am impressed and intrigued by his scientific approach to training

and boxing. He may be the smartest and the fittest athlete I have ever faced and that makes him the most dangerous. I worked hard to reclaim my welterweight title and I will work harder to make sure I keep it on november 22. as always, I dedicate this fight to my fellow Filipinos around the world and to bring glory to the Philippines.”

ANOTHER ENDEAVOR. One of the sport’s biggest names Manny Pacquiao is trying to set up roots in China. The Filipino boxer was recently in Beijing to try and establish a string og boxing academies in the country.

Pacquiao to set up boxing school in China

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i g h t- d i v i s i o n world champion Manny Pacquiao was recently in Beijing to work on plans to establish a string of boxing academies in the country. The idea is to help grow the sport in China and provide opportunities for young people to take part.

Pacquiao acknowledges the vast potential of the nation’s athletes and is eager to play a part in the

development of boxing by opening world class training centers with state of the art technology, providing a top level platform for Chinese boxers to excel. an institution has already been opened in Hong Kong, and there plans for 16 more in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and guangzhou.

Pacquiao said that boxing has the ability to bring people together, regard-

less of their nationality or background. He will come to China and teach at the academy to share his vast experience through first hand training of young pugilists.

Meantime, online news network rappler reported that Freddie roach has grown accustomed to Manny Pacquiao’s insatiable desire to conquer new horizons.

Since taking over head

trainer duties for the general Santos City, Philippines native in 2001, roach has seen Pacquiao evolve from a comebacking former champion at 112 pounds to an eight division champion who has won a congressional seat in his home country, released a soft rock album, starred in several movies and become the most recognizable face of his nation.

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POWERFUL SERVE. Maria Sharapova of Russia returns a shot to compatriot Maria Kirilenko (lower photo) during their match at the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, August 25, 2014. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

NOT SO FRIENDLY

Sharapova ousts friend Kirilenko M

arIa Sharapova found no room for sentiment on Monday to give her old friend Maria Kirilenko a tennis lesson and roll to a 6-4 6-0 win and into the second round of the U.S. open. returning to arthur ashe stadium for the first time in two years after she missed last year’s tournament with injury, a ruthless Sharapova made it crystal clear she was not going to let friendship stand in her way of a second title at Flushing Meadows.

She made an unsteady start to the year’s final grand slam falling behind 2-4 in the opening set, before she switched into top gear storming through the next 10 games.

“We spent a lot of time in the juniors away from the courts practicing a lot together, competing against each other,” Sharapova said of her long-standing relationship with Kirilenko. “We certainly have a big history together.

“But when you

g o out on the court,

it’s always that fine line between; of course you want to be the winner, you have to face that person as a competitor, not someone that you’ve known for years and developed a friendship with.

“It’s always a tricky balance, I guess.”

The similarities between the two russian right handers is striking.

Both are tall, though Sharapova still stands about six inches (15 cms) taller than Kirilenko, they are both 27 and made t h e i r profes-

sional debuts w i t h i n months of each other in 2001.

Their careers, however, have taken vastly disparate paths.

Kirilenko has won six career titles while Sharapova has won half that many already this season including the French open.

With 32 titles Sharapova, a former-world number one and five-time grand

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b a n ke d over $30 million in prize money, Kirilenko $6.7 million. after missing last year’s U.S. open, Sharapova revelled in her return, soaking up the atmosphere on the massive arthur ashe centre court.

“It’s just full of energy,” the fifth seeded russian said. “They’re loud and passionate. you just feel the sports lovers are there.

“I think you feel the goosebumps when you

go out on a night match on arthur ashe.”

While Sharapova’s slow start offered the briefest moment of suspense, the form book offered not a hint of a possible upset.

In 44 previous grand slam appearances Sharapova had lost in the first round only three times, two of those coming in her rookie season.

She has won 41 of her last 42 first round matches at slams; her solitary loss in that time coming at the 2010 australian open to Kirilenko.

But there would be no upset on Monday for Kirilenko, who has been hampered by knee and wrist injuries this year and won two matches in six tournaments.

“I thought there was a few times where I could have broken her in the beginning of the match,” said Sharapova, who will next meet romania’s alexandra Dulgheru.

Murray survives cramps, foe in first round S

PInnIng i n 70 mph second s e r ve s , grabbing at his hamstring during points, andy Murray gritted his way through head-to-toe cramps to win at the U.S. open.

Murray outlasted robin Haase 6-3, 7-6 (6), 1-6, 7-5 in the first round Monday during an afternoon that was hot but not particularly humid.

He was mystif i e d that t h e

cramps came on so early — at the start of the third set after only about an hour and a half on court.

“When it starts to kind of go everywhere, you don’t know exactly where it’s going to creep up next,” he said.

“When you stretch one muscle, something else then cramps, too.”

It started in the back of his left shoulder, and then quickly spread to his forearm.

The right-handed Murray couldn’t toss the

ball high enough to get any pace on his serves.

Between points, he’d twist his body to awkwardly stretch his left side. after hitting a winner, he’d reach for his quad.

Murray was twice down a break in the fourth set, but the 70th-ranked Haase unraveled with a string of unforced errors. He wasted three break points in the final game, when a missed call also cost him.

The eighth-seeded Murray had felt confident in his conditioning after productive training sessions in Miami, where he weathered far more heat and humidity than this. He wondered if something was amiss in his nutrition.

“Cramping in my left forearm?” a bewildered Murray said. “I mean, I didn’t use my left forearm a whole lot today.”

Haase, also bothered by some cramping, said he didn’t eat and drink enough beforehand because of an earlier-than-expected start — the first match on Louis armstrong Stadium lasted just 47 minutes. But Murray said dehydration didn’t seem to be his problem.

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WIN NO. 33

City Hall Execs dump IBP Davao 72-58

KILLER PUTT. This lady golfer covers her face as her balls licks the cup during the 2014 Southern Ladies Golf Tournament at the Apo Golf and Country Club over the weekend. Boy Lim

BEACH BEAUTIES. The tandem of Marie Villanueva and Shanie Verana prepare to receive in this bit of action during the Blue Knights at Bluejaz Beach Volleyball Festival at the Bluejaz Resport and Waterpark in Igacos.

The pair finished second runner-up.

Emiliano Bacalla

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ITy Hall Executives rolled to their 33rd win against IBP Davao with a big win, 72 – 58, on Monday night in the City Hall Executives-IBP Davao yearlong friendly series at the Davao City recreation Center almendras gym.

Christopher “Bong” go came through with 34 points as the Executives notched another win that came for the first time in a double-digit margin.

Most of the games in the series were close with the outcome frequently decided within the final two or three minutes remaining.

IBP Davao won nine times in 42 games in the series that aims to help the Davao lawyers pre-

pare for the IBP Mindanao Convention Sports Palaro and for their title-retention bid in the IBP national Sports Palaro Men’s Basketball.

The yearlong friendly series would rally round IBP Davao to fine-tune the kind of game it wants to play on defense formation and offensive execution on its quest for a back-to-back title.

The tight matches considerably would help out the Davao lawyers get their act together in clutch situations and develop their ability to close out games. on Monday, the IBP Davao was limited to 11 points in the final period way below to their usual

output in the previous outings. adrian Paguican, who scored a combined 14 baskets in the second and third period, made only 2 points in the final canto. gil Ciudadano had 12 points with eight of which came in the first half.

The imbalance offense of IBP Davao in the final half shut their chances out to turn things around.

Warren Cloribel and Mike rosal contributed 12 points apiece for the Executives who got 10 from Joel abill e r a . (rico Biliran)