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EDGEDAVAO Serving a seamless society

P12-B EXPRESSWAY DPWH bares 38-kilometer Lasang-Toril link

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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o ease the traffic congestion in Davao City, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 11 is targeting to construct a P12-billion expressway that will start from Lasang all the way to Daliao, Toril by 2018.

Emilio P. Sucaldito Jr. chief of the planning and design section of the Davao City District Engineer’s Office, told Edge Davao that the government is eyeing to have a 38 kilometer expressway that will pass through Lasang via Barangay Waan in Buhangin all the way up to Mintal and down to Toril District.

He said the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has conducted a feasibility study of the proposed expressway.

“Our engineers are already conducting predated survey plan in the area and there is an ongoing coordination with officials of the barangays where the proposed expressway will pass through,” Sucaldito said.

He said DPWH 11 is already working on the 30-meter right of way that the government is planning to buy from lot owners based on the zonal value mandated by the

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Council doors to be locked during roll call

By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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avao City Vice Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte will lock the plenary hall during roll call of regular and special sessions to determine which councilors are late.

In an interview with reporters yesterday, the vice mayor said he plans to lock

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DR. PHILIPS WANTS TO RETURN

the plenary during the roll call so that the Council Secretary can determine the late councilors.

He said the doors will be opened again after the roll call.

He said he is waiting for the reaction of the council-

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INSIDE EDGE

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UNLOCKED. A media practitioner enters the session hall of the Sangguniang Panlungsod yesterday after the roll call. Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte had ordered the door closed while the roll was being called so that late councilors would not be able to enter. Last week’s session was canceled because of a lack of quorum. Lean Daval Jr.

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A HARD LIFE. Senior citizens line the steps of San Pedro Cathedral along San Pedro Street in Davao City either selling flowers and candles or begging for alms. In yesterday’s regular session, the City Council passed an ordinance appropri-

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ating funds for the implementation of the death benefit assistance of P5,000 for surviving heirs and other non-related beneficiaries of bona fide senior citizens of Davao City. Lean Daval Jr.

8 intelligence operatives relieved over murder case A

No need to extend Bangsamoro transition, peace consultant says

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

By FUNNY PEARL GAJUNERA

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ight intelligence operatives from Toril Police Station were transferred to the withholding center of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) upon the request of the family of murder victim Manuel Corral VII. DCPO Officer-In-Charge Superintendent Marvin Pepino said the eight were transferred because the vic-

tim’s family had “no more trust in the intelligence operatives of Toril (Police Station).”

“To assure them, we relieved the eight officers and transferred them here to DCPO. We also want to know if they had something to do with the incident,” he added.

Pepino clarified that the eight operatives are not suspects in the killing

of Corral VII, saying the investigation is still pending.

He also said the transfer of personnel was made to clear the names of the intelligence department of the Toril Police Station.

The intelligence operatives were identified as Police Officer (PO)3 CatalinoJalalon, PO3 Rico Adlawan, PO2 Eugenio Mendez, Senior Police Of-

OME public school teachers in Davao region will be soon be preparing their lessons with their own government-issued laptops.

Regional director Alimzar Asum, cluster director of Information and Communication Technology Office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 11 in Davao City, told Edge Davao that they proposed a total of P2.6 billion as Digitalization Empowerment Fund for next year.

“The proposed budget will be used for the

procurement of 200,000 laptops by 2015, of which 45,000 will be allocated for elementary and secondary teachers and employees of the education department nationwide,” Asum said.

Asum, who is also the head of the digitalization program, said the laptops will be used in the capability building of teachers.

“We will start the pre-procurement process before the year ends so that we will be able to deliver it early next year,” Asum said. He did not give the exact number of

laptops that will be given to the Davao region, however.

Department of Education (DepEd) 11 spokesperson Jenielito Atillo said they welcome the program although there has been no formal communication between the two agencies yet.

“That will be a great help that they thought of us. It will be a great help not just to our teachers in their teaching process but also their students,” Atillo said in a phone interview yesterday.

ficer (SPO)1 Jeremias Cunanan, PO2 Ric John Borja, PO2 Janwed Cagape, PO2 Bernardo Flauta, and PO1 Jeffer Villegas.

Pepino said police are currently investigating a witness who showed up recently. The witness was identified as an asset of the Toril Police Station.

“We are still extracting testimonies from him,” he

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peace consultant believes there is no need to lengthen the transition period for the Bangsamoro government as proposed by former presidential adviser on the peace process Jesus Dureza and the latter’s former senior adviser Irene Santiago.

Dureza and Santiago had both said the transition should be moved from 2016 to 2020, or a period of six years instead of just two, to allow the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to prepare

for elections.

“As far as I know, different local and international organizations are helping the MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Front) in crafting their platforms,” Dayanghirang said in last Monday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw held at SM City Davao Annex.

Dayanghirang, who was part of the Philippine Government (GPH) peace panel during the peace talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), said

Strait for the missing passengers of the ill-fated M/V Maharlika 2.

A total of 113 survivors were rescued while at least three others remained missing, according to Capt.

Joseph Coyme, Deputy District Commander of the Philippine Coast Guard in Northern Mindanao.

But Coyme said more persons could be missing since many people have come asking for the whereabouts of their relatives or

family members since Sunday.

Martites Mollanda of Parang, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur came arrived at Lipata Port Sunday to ask about her missing sisterin-law, Arleta Puyales.

Puyales took the ferry along with her other sister-in-law Tita Mesias, a survivor.

Mollanda said Puyales was still missing and her name was not on the list

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HE death toll from the roll-on, roll off ferry from this city that sank off Leyte Saturday evening had reached eight after the Philippine Navy recovered five more bodies on Monday afternoon.

The recovery of the five bodies — apparently those of two adult females, two males, and a child – came amid continuing search and rescue operations in the vicinity of Surigao

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Bayan Muna slams Palparan’s transfer to military facility

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AYAN Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate yesterday condemned the transfer of former Major General Jovito Palparan from the Bulacan Provincial Jail to the Philippine Army Custodial Center in Fort Bonifacio, saying it showed that a state of impunity in the country “will continue and its authors will even receive special treatment under the present Aquino administration.”

“This is agitating and revolting,” Zarate said.

“The flimsy excuse for this special treatment given to Palparan is nothing but a grave insult to the relatives of the victims.

Why would a clearly already civilian prisoner be detained in a military facility?” Zarate said in a statement.

A Bulacan court al-

lowed the transfer of Palparan on Monday, citing his security and that of the inmates at the Bulacan Provincial Jail.

But Zarate, a human rights lawyer from Davao City, said while many detained prisoners are wallowing in cramped jails nationwide, “here we have a situation where the AFP is willing to coddle Palparan at his own whim and caprice.”

“This is tantamount to telling the Filipinos and the whole world that suspects of serial murder and other grave human rights violations can get special treatment, as long as you are “one-of-our-own,” he said.

“This is truly ironic, even revolting: one who is charged of serious illegal detention is now

By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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De Dios was in Davao City to further her knowledge of the city’s Women Code

FBAYAN, 10 the Women Code Ordinances book to councilor Godiven de Dios of Victorias Ordinances so that these can be adapt in her city. Lean Daval Jr.

Council to publish only amended portions of CLUP, zoning ordinance abf@edgedavao.net

HE Davao City Council plans to publish only the amended provisions of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and Amended Zoning Ordinance to lessen the cost.

Vice Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte told reporters yesterday that according to the law, only the amended provisions need to be published in local newspapers.

“It is not necessary for us to publish the whole CLUP and Zoning Ordinance, which would be very costly,” he said.

Duterte said councilors Danilo C. Dayanghirang, chair of the committee on finance, ways

WOMEN CODE. Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte hands over a copy of

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and means, and appropriations, and Diosdado Angelo Mahipus, chair of the committee on publication, are finding ways to publish the ordinance so that the city government can save from the cost of the publication.

“If possible, after the publication of the amended provisions, that’s the time that we will publish the whole CLUP and Zoning Ordinance,” the vice mayor said.

He said if the entire CLUP is published, the cost will reach P4 million. The city will only spend a little more than P1 million if only the amendments are published.

City, Negros Occidental during yesterday’s regular session of the City Council.

Deported Canadian professor wants to return for his children

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AWYER Glocelito Jayma, legal adviser of deported Canadian professor Dr. Abu Ameen Bilal Philips, said the latter wants to go back to the Philippines because of the four children he left behind.

“We are studying whether we can get remedies from appropriate international bodies to lift whatever watch list or discrimination even against him in the international aspect,” Jayma said in a televised inter-

view.

Philips voluntarily exited the country to Canada last Saturday after the Bureau of Immigration issued a deportation order last September 8 for alleged violation of the commonwealth Act. No. 613 or the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940.

Philips had been linked to terrorist groups and is banned in the United States, Great Britain, Australia, Kenya, Bangladesh, and other countries on suspicion that he is

terrorist or an advocate of Muslim extremism.

Jayma said he is planning to file a petition before BI to remove his client’s name from its watch list.

He said he wants his client’s name to be cleared of allegations that he is a member of a terrorist group and is an undesirable alien.

He said if anything or anyone hinders the petition, he will file it before the Department of Justice and Court of Appeals.

Tagum police have lead in barangay captain’s killing

T BORED. A flower girl (right) shows signs of boredom during a recent mass wedding sponsored by the city government. The other girls cope by chatting

with each other or simply watching the rather long ceremonies. Lean Daval Jr.

DOJ Secretary Leila de Lima, for her part, said if Jayma really wants his client’s name to be cleared he must present his counter arguments that will prove that Philips should not be included in the watch list.

Jayma confirmed that Philips was dismayed at how he was treated here but is not planning to file any complaint.

Philips was detained at the hospital of the Police Regional Office (PRO) 11.

AGUM City police director Superintendent Solomon de Castella said the police recently found “one lead” in the killing of Magugpo West barangay captain Niño Cutin.

De Castella, however, would not elaborate on the development, saying it might preempt police investigators pursuing the lead.

Asked what angle the police are focusing on, he said, “Politika.”

Cutin was shot dead while driving his own

motorcycle on the way to the barangay hall last August 30.

The assailants were riding a motorcycle and their faces fully covered with helmets.

Cutin sustained a gunshot wound in the head.

The shell was identified by the police as coming from a new type .45 caliber gun.

Tagum City Mayor Allan Rellon put up a P1 million reward for the capture of Cutin’s killers.

Cha Monforte, Correspondent

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LGU fetes outstanding Gulayan sa Paaralan

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IX school-based vegetable gardens in the urban and rural categories were recognized by the city government of Tagum as it rolled out its first Gulayan sa Paaralan Excellence Awards last September 15 at Big 8 Corporate Hotel.

This marked the first time for the local government under the leadership to Mayor Allan L. Rellon to hold the event to recognize the efforts and contribution of schools in institutionalizing the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program (GPP) in all elementary and secondary schools in the city.

Bincungan Elementary School topped the list in the rural category, while San Isidro Elementary School and La Filipina Elementary School were declared second and third placers, respectively.

In the urban category, Apokon Elementary School was adjudged the first place winner, followed by Mangga El-

ementary School and Magugpo Pilot Central Elementary School as second and third place winners.

The top three winners in each category received P10,000, P7,000, and P5,000, respectively, while those included in the top 10 finalists received P2,000.

The awarding ceremony was the culmination of the two-month citywide rigorous evaluation process in which schools were judged on sustainability, garden quality, nutritional outcomes, educational relevance, and generation of community participation.

In his speech, Rellon said the ceremony is a fitting tribute to all the people involved who took part in strengthening the GPP – from students, principals, teachers, barangay officials, parents, and volunteers.

He challenged the implementers to sustain the program, saying the

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WINNING GARDEN. Mayor Allan Rellon tours the Bincungan Elementary School’s Gulayan sa Paaralan with principal Joy Jade Relos. The school’s GPP

was declared first place winner for the rural category in the 1st Gulayan sa Paaralan Excellence Awards. Photo by Leo Timogan of CIO Tagum

award is only secondary to the main purpose of implementing a win-win mechanism to sustain the schools’ feeding pro-

the GPP, the city government under the City Agriculture Office will also implement the Gulayan sa Barangay and Gulayan

grams in a bold vision of eradicating malnutrition in the city.

Rellon also announced that aside from

Gov. Uy receives 2014 Regional Kabalikat Award from TESDA

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OVERNOR Arturo T. Uy received the 2014 Regional Kabalikat Award from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in recognition of the sustainable, transparent, and fast implementation of the programs and projects of the provincial

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government, particularly on human resources development through Technical Vocational Education Trainings (TVET), Agri-Fishery, Eco-tourism, Environment, and the Health Sector.

The award was received through Senior Board Member Tyron L. Uy on

September 4, 2014 at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City from TESDA Region 11 director Gaspar Gayona during the Institutional Awarding Ceremony in time with TESDA’S 20th Founding Anniversary.

Other Regional Kabalikat Awardees are Pana-

bo City and Barangay Daliao, Davao City both in the LGU Category; RA Hao Training Development Center Foundation, Inc. in the Industry Category; and Phil-Nipon Technical College, Inc. in the Institution Category. (grace almedilla, ids-comval)

Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Davao Region to provide livelihood and training for the informal sector in the locality.

A total of 408 beneficiaries will benefit from the funding.

The livelihood projects include RTW selling for the Senior Citizens, massage equipment and supplies for PWDs,

prescribed and non-destructive fishing gears to marginal fisherfolk, skills enhancement on food processing for non-working mothers and women, establishment of new economic project of Guihing Aplaya Motorcycles Trimotors Operators and Drivers Cooperative (GAHAMOTODCO), and technical

skills training for unemployed locals.

“The proposal was granted the funding since it caters to a wide range of beneficiaries. It particularly gives importance to the senior citizens and persons with disability,” DOLE Davao del Sur head Henry O. Montilla said. (Magie Abellana/DOLE XI)

P1.8M for livelihood in Hagonoy S

ENIOR citizens and persons with disability (PWD) in Hagonoy town in Davao del Sur will soon benefit from livelihood projects under the Grassroots Participatory Budgeting (GPB) Program.

The local government unit of Hagonoy has access a total of P1,871,155 from the Department of

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sa Kapurokan following his directive to make Tagum a model city in vegetable farming. Louie Lapat of CIO Tagum

Tagum’s dancing traffic officers regal motorists

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ATCH them live every 4 p.m. dancing while directing traffic in busy streets in Tagum City.

They’re the 20 Traffic Management Office (TMO) dancing traffic officers, and they’re a hit in the city since they took to the streets last month.

“It’s one of the city’s ways of giving purposeful entertainment to our visitors from neighboring and other places as well as to Tagum motorists and riding public while there’s usual heavy traffic starting that hour,” said Tagum City Traffic Management Office head Inspector Cosme Masepequiña.

In fact, he said, some visiting officials from Manila have recently expressed appreciation for the city government’s launching of the initia-

tive.

The TMO dancing traffic personnel are deployed to direct traffic, dancing only in busy intersections and crossings in the city, he added.

Masepequiña said that the TMO has a strength of 136 personnel, three of whom can issue the city’s citation tickets to traffic violators.

He said he is still in the process of seeking for the renewal of deputation orders for some of the TMO personnel by the Land Transportation Office to beef up the three LTO-deputized city PNP personnel.

LTO-deputized agents can carry out apprehensions to drivers violating traffic laws, rules, and regulations and can issue Temporary Operators Permit (TOP). Cha Monforte, Correspondent

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DA 11 turns over rice farm machineries worth P4.8M T

HE San Vicente Multi-Purpose Cooperative of Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte recently received around P 4.8 million worth of farm machineries from the regional office of the Department of Agriculture (DA).

The donated farm machineries include multipass rice mill worth P1.5 million, combine harvester worth P1.8 million, and a recirculating mechanical dryer worth P1.5 million.

The project is implemented through the DA’s Mindanao Rural Development Program and the Agri-Pinoy Rice Program as part of its commitment to sustainable agriculture, food security and self-sufficiency, broad-based local partnerships, and support services from farm to table.

“All the banner programs have one forefront function among others which is to provide agricultural machineries and

postharvest facilities in all crops related project especially rice, since this is the major staple food,” DA 11 field operations division chief Rosalinda Mediano said.

She said Davao Region has already met 97-percent rice self-sufficiency in 2013 and DA still aims for rice self-sufficiency and food sustainability by working hand in hand with other DA-attached agencies and even with seed growers in order to attain the objective.

“We would like to request you to take effort in handling these machineries properly, use it according only to its purpose and maximize its function through letting others use it as well,” she added.

The formal turnover was witnessed by local government officials led

by Mayor Benigno R. Andamon. (Aggie Media Service)

BETTER HARVEST. San Vicente Multi-Purpose Cooperative members from Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte inspect the combine harvester donated by the Department of Agriculture 11 to their cooperative as part of the agency’s

extended support services to rice farmers to further increase their yield and income by lessening their production losses.

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Tourism Code amendments pass SP’s second reading

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

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HE Davao City Council yesterday approved on second reading a resolution amending the tourism code of the city in order to conform with Republic Act No. 9593 or The Tourism Act of 2009.

The resolution will set a distinction between primary and secondary tourism enterprises in order to institutionalize the tourism industry in the city.

The committee report presented by councilor Al Ryan S. Alejandre said due to the passage of RA 9593, significant changes were brought about such as the distinction between primary and secondary tourism

enterprise.

The report said the main distinction is that primary establishments or enterprises have to undergo mandatory accreditation from a national agency such as the Department of Tourism (DOT) prior to being licensed or registered.

Secondary enterprises, however, need not submit to DOT for accreditation.

Primary tourism enterprise refers to facilities, services, and attractions that are directly related to or involved in tourism such as hotels, resorts, self-styled accommodation establishment (hostel, dormitel, condotel, etc.), penison houses/

inns, motels (motorist hotels), travel agencies, tour operators, tourist transport operators, ticketing agencies, tour guides, Meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE), and MICE organizers.

Secondary tourism enterprise refers to facilities and services that may be related to tourism such as restaurants, malls, shops, department stores, sports and recreational centers, ecotourism, health and wellness centers, museums, themed parks, and marinas.

In yesterday’s regular session, the Council approved the resolution on

second reading entitled “A Resolution to Enact an Ordinance Amending the Tourism Code of Davao City.”

The resolution says although the city already has an existing Tourism Code, the passage of The Tourism Act of 2009 meant there are new provisions in the law which are not consistent with the existing Tourism Code of the city.

“There is also a need to incorporate the novel provisions brought about by the passage of such law,” the resolution stipulated.

It stated that after several meeting with the City Tourism Operations Office

(CTOO) and the Department of Tourism (DOT)11, the Committee on Tourism of Davao City Council came up with the a proposed amendment of the existing ordinance.

Also, there are national standards prescribed by the DOT, in compliance with its mandate under the law to heighten and increase the standards of tourism establishments in the country.

“These points were also bolstered by DOT Assistant Secretary Arturo Boncato who mentioned that indeed it is already time to amend our code because our national government

strikes,” Globe corporate communications senior vice president Yoly Crisanto said in a statement.

“Adopting Aklan is our response to the government’s call for private

sector participation in the comprehensive plan to rehabilitate the country after Typhoon Haiyan,” she added.

Globe supports the Office of the Presidential As-

sistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery (OPARR), which was created to supervise the efforts in the devastated sites. The company is tasked to fund and implement the “minimum

cannot do anything without the support of the local partners which are the Local Government Units (LGUs),” the report stated.

The report said one of the discussions centered on the definition of selfstyled accommodation and establishment which is under the primary tourism enterprise. This encompassed the many kinds of accommodations that are sprouting in the city which was suggested to be included in the ordinance as they can be also considered tourism establishments catering to the needs of the tourists and thus need to be regulated.

Globe Telecom adopts Aklan for rehab and recovery efforts

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lobe Telecom is the Development Sponsor for Aklan, one of the 14 provinces severely damaged by super typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan)

when it hit the Philippines almost a year ago.

“Globe has long been committed to nation-building and to help our countrymen get back on their feet when disaster

So. Cotabato adopts P2.4-B AIP for 2015 T

he Provincial Development Council (PDC) of South Cotabato has endorsed around P2.4 billion worth of proposed development investments in various parts of the province next year.

South Cotabato Governor Daisy Avance-Fuentes said Monday the appropriation will cover the implementation of the local government‘s priority programs and projects under its 2015 Annual Investment Plan (AIP).

She said the PDC, which is the province’s highest development policy-making body, unanimously adopted and approved the 2015 AIP in a recent meeting held at the provincial capitol in Koronadal City.

The PDC, which is headed by the governor, is composed of officials of the province’s 10 towns and lone city as well as leaders of peoples’ organizations and non-government organizations that are recognized or accredited by the local government.

The AIP, as defined in the guidelines on provincial/local planning and expenditure management and the budget operations manual for local govern-

ment units (LGUs), is the annual slice of the local investment development program of the LGUs. It constitutes the total resource requirements of the LGU consisting of the annual capital expenditures as well as the regular operating expenditures that will serve as basis for the preparation of the annual budget and supplemental appropriations.

Fuentes, who chairs the PDC, said the proposed AIP focuses on five development sectors that comprise social; administration; economic; technical infrastructure; environment management and disaster risk reduction/climate change adaptation (DRR/CCA).

She said the social development sector received the biggest budget with P816.563 million or 34 percent, followed by technical infrastructure with P731.793 million or 31 percent, development administration with P599.717 million or 25 percent, economic development with P143.324 million or six percent, environment management and DRR/CCA with P95.205 million or five percent.

“These are invest-

ments that are deemed vital in terms of the delivery of various basic services to our constituents and in addressing the development needs of our remote and marginalized areas,” Fuentes said in a statement.

The governor said the bulk of the proposed AIP or around P2.274 billion constitute the funding for the local government’s operations and implementation of its programs, projects and related activities.

A total of P64.219 million was allotted for the calamity fund, P48 million for the special education fund and P5.137 million for the provincial government’s assistance to national government agencies, she said.

Fuentes said the funding for the 2015 AIP will be drawn from the local government’s general fund, local development fund, calamity fund and special education fund.

She said the province’s projected income for next year was set at around P1.284 billion, Internal Revenue Allotment or IRA share of P1.078 billion and P215.651 in other local revenues. (MindaNews)

musts” in the areas of education, housing, livelihood, and health, and other priority projects as well as to shepherd the overall strategic plan in Aklan and ensure its success.

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Text and Photos by HENRYLITO D. TACIO

Bansalan: Davao del Sur’s green town S

OME years back, friends of Leila Rispens-Noel – who was then living in the Netherlands – wanted to visit the town where she was born and where she grew up. But they had difficulty in finding the town on the Philippine map.

“I had to describe to my friends where the town is geographically located and told them not to worry because one day Bansalan will be placed on the map of the Philippines,” said the native of Bansalan, Davao del Sur. She left her hometown in 1979., but now she’s back for good.

Bansalan is a small town, with a total land area of only 20,770 hectares. It is subdivided into 25 barangays and is the boundary between the provinces of North Cotabato and Davao del Sur. It is about 72 kilometers south of Davao City and is very accessible by land transportation. The town is sandwiched by two cities: Kidapawan and Digos.

“This is probably the reason why progress in my former town is so slow,” wrote Rispens-Noel in the column “Roundtrip: Bansalan-Holland,” which she used to write for a syndicated media organization.

“Vehicles do not linger long in Bansalan. Passengers from North Cotabato are eager to reach Digos or Davao City, while passengers bound for North Cotabato are raring to reach Kidapawan City and

further to Cotabato City.

It has never been a place where passengers stay longer for one reason or the other. Business activities remain in the hands of the local enterprising people. And so the town remains largely rural and agricultural…”

There are always two sides of a coin. In a way, being a laggard in development can also be a blessing in disguise. As a matter of fact, Bansalan has been touted as a “green town” of Davao del Sur for being “environment-friendly.”

For one, Bansalan is the birthplace of the internationally-known Sloping Agricultural Land Technology (SALT). “The system is a simple, lowcost, and timely method of tilling the fragile uplands, which comprise about 60 percent of the country’s total land area,” explains Roy C. Alimoane, the director of the Mindanao Baptist Rural Life Center (MBRLC) Foundation, Inc. “SALT helps protect the soil from erosion and leaves of nitrogen-fixing trees and shrubs are used as fertilizer for crops and feeds for livestock.”

The MBRLC is located in barangay Kinuskusan, just 10 kilometers away from the town proper. Actually, it’s a training center for various sustainable farming systems. Considered the “Disneyland of agricultural lovers,” people from all over the country travel to this place just to learn the modern tech-

nologies it shares.

At MBRLC, you can learn how to make a FAITH (Food Always In The Home) garden and to sustain your farm by adopting the SALT system and its three other modifi-

for peace and international understanding for promoting the technologies in various parts of Asia.

Speaking of Asia, the center houses its affiliate, the Asian Rural Life Development Foundation

cations: Simple Agro-Livestock Technology (SALT 2), Sustainable Agroforest Land Technology (SALT 3), and Small Agro-Livelihood Technology (SALT 3). You can also learn how to milk dairy goats, harvest tilapia, and graft fruit trees, among others.

For developing these technologies, the Department of Science and Technology awarded the center “in the area of agricultural production” in 1987. In 1991, the regional office of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recognized MBRLC with a World Food Day Silver Medal for its contribution in “mobilizing people’s participation in tree planting and sustainable forest resources management.”

Earlier, in 1985, its former director, Harold R. Watson, was given the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award

(ARLDF). “Our main purpose is to help develop and uplift the standard of living of the poorest of the poor in Asia,” explains Alimoane of the foundation which was launched in 1988.

Through the foundation, the staff has trained more than 10,000 people from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. Trainees have included farmers and high-level officials, Christians and Hindus. “Aside from training, they also learned to know more about our country and our culture,” says Alimoane.

In an adjacent barangay, in Eman, you can visit the Lao Integrated Farm.

If you love durian (described by a Westerner as a fruit that “smells like hell but tastes like heaven”), then you should not miss visiting this place. It is

“According to some legends, Bansalan got its name from a Bagobo chieftain (datu) named “Dansalan” whose tribal folks were the original inhabitants of what is now the town of Bansalan.”

owned by Benjamin Lao, who planted 700 durians in his five-hectare farm.

Other fruits you can find in the farm include mangosteen, rambutan, and lanzones. Lao also raises goats (purebred and upgraded). His fruits are grown organically as he uses goat manure as fertilizer for his fruit trees.

Lao practices organic farming. It’s no wonder why the Department of Agriculture singled him out as the Outstanding Organic Farmer of the Year some years back. Years earlier, he also received the same distinction for integrated farming.

Other areas to visit while in Bansalan are the Mainit Hot Springs in barangay Managa, Balutakay (where vegetables like cabbages, carrots, cauliflowers, and onions are grown), and Tinago and Angel Falls (which can be visited while on the way to Balutakay).

Every September, the town also celebrates its Bansaulog (which comes from the two words, “Bansa” taken from the name of the town and “saulog,” the local word for “celebration”). It’s a week-long celebration which culminates with street dancing.

Participants come from various schools, both elementary and high school.

As known for its environmental protection initiatives, Bansalan recently added in its Bansaulog celebration the search for “Mutya ng Kalikasan.”

“Instead of the usual beauty and brains search, we want to include environmental protection so that people will be aware of the importance of what God has given us,” explains Geraldine Batal, the municipal tourism officer.

Bansalan used to be a barrio of the municipality of Santa Cruz. When Digos (now the province’s capital) became a town itself, Bansalan was part of it.

The municipality lies 22 kilometers west of Digos.

On June 6, 1952, Bansalan was separated from Digos and under Executive Order No. 506 became a municipality itself. (In 1957, Matan-ao was created out of the territory of Bansalan. Ten years later, Magsaysay followed suit.)

But it was not until Apolonio Ilagan, a captain in the Philippine Constabulary, became the town’s first mayor on September 18, 1952 that the town celebrated its anniversary.

According to some legends, Bansalan got its name from a Bagobo chieftain (datu) named “Dansalan” whose tribal folks were the original inhabitants of what is now the town of Bansalan. A so-called reporting error by the early surveyors transposed the name to Bansalan and somehow became the official name.

Bansalan is also previously called “Miral” – named after the river – and some local folks still refer to this former name.

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HERE is much wisdom in former presidential adviser on the peace process Jesus Dureza’s suggestion that the transition period for the Bangsamoro be extended from two years to six. Dureza, who is now the chair and president of the Philippine Press Institute (PPI), made the statement over the weekend with his former senior adviser Irene Santiago, and with both having extensive experience in the peace process, the suggestion certainly needs to be considered. Their reasons are numerous, but none is more compelling than this: if the MILF joins the 2016 election, its candidates will have to face seasoned and traditional politicians who are adept at manipulating votes for their favor.

Dureza also pointed out that the MILF needs more time to organize itself as a political party and to capacitate itself in order to earn public goodwill to be able to fairly compete with the entrenched political leaders. “Most crucial is that they will lack time to show positive results and convince the ‘doubters.’ In

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that light, the MILF and/or its candidates will stand no fair chance of winning.” A setback for the MILF in the 2016 election could derail any gains the peace process has had in the past decades.

But peace consultant Ednar Dayanghirang, who was part of the government’s peace panel in the talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), offers an alternative view: the MILF has been in existence for many decades and can very well organize itself as well as stand its ground against traditional politicians. Besides, he pointed out, the MILF leadership itself has not asked for an extension on the transition period, so why give it to them?

We must remember, however, that the best laid plans are often derailed by the wiles of men, and traditional politics can very well undo the hard work the government and the MILF have put in. In the grand scheme of things, six years are nothing if they will give Mindanao a better chance of gaining peace.

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IFE is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” When Tom Hanks delivered those lines in the Oscar awarded Forrest Gump, most choco aficionados agreed.

There’s no person in this world who may not like chocolates at all. “Any sane person loves chocolate,” declared Bob Greene. In fact, “nine out of ten people like chocolate. And the tenth person lies,” said John Q. Tullius.

Chemically speaking, “chocolate really is the world’s perfect food,” to quote the words of Michael Levine, the author of The Emperors of Chocolate. As Geronimo Piperni puts it: “Chocolate is a divine, celestial drink, the sweat of the stars, the vital seed, divine nectar, the drink of the gods, panacea, and universal medicine.”

Chocolate has recently been included in the A-list of antioxidants – up there with soybeans and green tea. Antioxidants, or flavanols, help protect the body from damage caused by pollution, pesticides, smoking, and processed foods.

“Chocolate and health do not seem to fit together but it is a very interesting proposition: if I can eat something I like and it is good for me, that is great,” said Hans Vriens, chief innovation officer of Barry Callebaut, which conducted a study.

“Chocolate is probably at the bottom of the list when you think about making food healthier.”

But eating dark chocolate every day for 10 years could reduce the likelihood of heart attacks and strokes in some highrisk patients. A team of researchers from Australia used a mathematical model to predict the long-term health impact of daily dark chocolate consumption in 2,013 people with a condition known as metabolic syndrome, which puts them at high risk of heart disease.

The team found that in the best case scenario – with no patient missing any daily portions – the treatment could potentially avert 70 non-fatal and 15 fatal heart attacks or strokes per 10,000 people

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RESIDENT Aquino again railed at the media for supposedly portraying the Philippines as a “dangerous and lawless country.” He must have been pissed off by news on policemen who were implicated in major crimes.

Let’s clarify a few things. First, it’s not the fault of media that policemen have been involved in crimes. Blame the loopholes in the recruitment process and training. Blame the erring cops for using the weapons entrusted to them for nefarious ends. Blame anything and anybody but the media whose duty is to report and comment on wrongdoings committed by people in government, including law enforcers.

Second, it’s not the business of government to tell the media to not highlight sensational crimes (read crimes committed by policemen). Editors may do the nation a service by burying sensa-

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The sweet and the bitter of it over 10 years.

The study THINK ON THESE! was published in the British Medical Journal.

The researchers, however, stressed the protective effects have only been shown Henrylito D. Tacio for dark chocohenrytacio@gmail.com late containing at least 60 to 70 percent cocoa—not for milk or white chocolate. This is probably due to higher levels of flavonoids in dark chocolate.

But experts not involved in the study urged caution. “Recommendations for daily consumption of dark chocolate... will certainly get people with metabolic syndrome excited, but at this point these findings are more hypothetical than proven, and the results need real-life data to confirm,” said Dr. Kenneth Ong at the Brooklyn Hospital Center in the United States.

Eating a daily dose of cocoa or dark chocolate may also do wonders to your blood pressure. Pulling data from 20 studies published over the last decade, researchers found that people who ate flavanol-rich cocoa products every day for a few weeks saw their blood pressure drop by about two or three points.

That’s far less than the reduction people taking blood pressure lowering medication could expect, but it’s on par with the effects of adding diet changes or exercise to their routine, according to the researchers.

According to the American Heart Association, a person’s systolic blood pressure (the top number) should be less than 120 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), and their diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) should be less than 80 mm Hg. The 20 studies included in the review followed people who were generally

healthy for two to 18 weeks. Of 856 participants, 429 ate between 3 grams (g) and 100 g of dark chocolate or cocoa that contained anywhere from 30 milligrams (mg) to 1080 mg of flavanols, daily. The other 427 people were put in comparison groups that ate low-flavanol cocoa powder or products that did not contain any flavanols.

At the end of the studies, those who ate the flavanol-rich dark chocolate or cocoa product saw their systolic blood pressure fall by roughly 2.8 mm Hg while their diastolic fell by 2.2 mm Hg. Dr. Elizabeth Jackson, a cardiologist and assistant professor of medicine at the University of Michigan Health Systems in Ann Arbor, cautioned hypertensive individuals not to stop exercising in favor of chocolate.

“If I had to choose between cocoa and exercise, I would take the exercise,” said Jackson, who was not involved in the study.

“To me this says a little bit of dark chocolate isn’t too bad, but you wouldn’t want to go overboard with the calories and eat a pound of chocolate.”

Here’s another good thing about exercise and chocolates. Healthy people who exercise and also eat chocolate regularly tend to have a lower body mass index (BMI) than those who eat the rich brown sweets less often, according to a survey of a population of more than 1,000 American adults.

Published as a research letter in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the survey reinforces the notion that chocolate packs heart healthy benefits, despite its high calorie and sugar content.

People in the study, whose ages ranged from 20 to 85, reported eating chocolate an average of twice a week and exercising an average of 3.6 times a week.

Those who said they ate chocolate more often than the norm tended to have a lower ratio of weight over height, a calculation made by taking a person’s weight and dividing it by their height times two.

A normal BMI is typically 18.5 to 24.9, while people who figure lower are considered underweight and those above 25 are overweight.

“Adults who consumed chocolate more frequently had a lower BMI than those who consumed chocolate less often,” said the study led by Beatrice Golomb and colleagues at the University of California San Diego. “Our findings – that more frequent chocolate intake is linked to lower BMI – are intriguing.”

While the research stopped short of establishing a reasonable or beneficial limit for chocolate-eating, experts urged moderation. “Before you start eating a chocolate bar a day to keep the doctor away, remember that a chocolate bar can contain over 200 calories which mostly come from saturated fats and sugar,” said Dr. Nancy Copperman, director of Public Health Initiatives at the North ShoreLong Island Jewish Health System in New York.

“Consider limiting your chocolate fix to 28 grams portion of dark chocolate or adding cocoa powder which is very low in fat to your food once a day,” said Dr. Copperman, who was not involved in the study.

Despite this good news about chocolates, some people still abhor chocolates like the plague – particularly those who suffer from migraines. The underlying trigger varies, but research suggests many sufferers can blame the stimulants theobromine and caffeine in chocolate for their ordeal.

As stimulant, chocolate has been cited as one of the causes of sleeplessness.

This is the reason why insomniacs should not eat chocolate before going to bed. But for those who are just married, who cares about sleeping? “If you are not feeling well, if you have not slept, chocolate will revive you. But you have no chocolate! I think of that again and again! My dear, how will you ever manage?” French writer Marquise de Sévigné penned.

tional crimes bordering on voyeurism.

It’s a different story however when law enforcers are the ones involved.

Crime is a crime regardless of who the criminal is.

But it becomes worse when the perpetrators are peopled clothed, armed and paid with taxpayers’ money.

Maybe this is not a lawless country as lawless can be. Nonetheless, recent reports on police involvement in crimes — in addition to previous cases that have faded from public memory – should be cause for alarm. The decadence that

has crept into the police force cannot be solved by empty assurances and ranting against the media which is only doing its job.

Why not order the police higher-ups and his favorite Cabinet member, Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas to cleanse the police force instead of castigate the media? It may be a herculean task, but when shall we start cleaning our own Aegean stable? Who knows, it might even boost Roxas’ presidential bid, which appears hopeless at the moment.

But frankly, I wasn’t surprised by Aquino’s latest anti-media antics. He has always been averse to criticism and anything that contradicts his way of getting things done. Recall how he threatened the Supreme Court after it declared the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program as unconstitutional, and

how his allies in the House of Representatives seconded his blow by filing a bill that would deny the judiciary effective control of the Judicial Development Fund.

No wonder that the Freedom of Information Bill, which he promised to make a priority upon assuming office, has remained in the doldrums. And if, by miracle, the Congress happens to enact one, expect it to be watered down to the level of inefficacy. For even if Aquino is being portrayed as one who has nothing to hide in as far as the use of public funds is concerned, he seems not keen on allowing full disclosure of government transactions to the public.

We have a dictator clothed as a reformer. (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. H. Marcos C. Mordeno can be reached at hmcmordeno@ gmail.com)

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government.

“As of now, it is still too early to say how the project will be implemented. I still have no idea if it will be a public-private project,” he said. “But the plan is to complete the project by 2021,” he added.

He also said there is still no plan if the expressway will have a toll fee or if it will be run by a private company.

Sucaldito said the proposed 38-kilometer expressway will ease travel from nearby provinces like Davao del

Norte and Davao del Sur. “Travelling will be much faster and it will be easier because it will be connected to airports and sea ports,” he said, adding that the agriculture and fisheries sectors will benefit most from the proposal.

The expressway will also decongest main city roads.

“Thirty percent of trucks and private cars from Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Bukidnon will be diverted in this expressway,” Sucaldito said.

A study conducted by the Asia Halcrow Inc. last year which was commissioned by Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Department of Transportation and Communication revealed that the huge number of vehicles and growing population in the city causes traffic congestion.

The large number of vehicles makes it difficult to regulate and manage, and itself is often the case of traffic congestion. CRC with reports from Armando Fenequito Jr.

ors if they will agree to lock the hall during the roll call of every session.

Duterte said this plan will serve as a reminder to the councilors that they should be in the session hall before 10 a.m. so the session can start on time.

Last week’s session was canceled due to a lack of quorum since there were only 13 members present, including the vice mayor.

In the regular session yesterday, the vice mayor instructed the sergeant at

arms of the City Council to lock the doors during the roll call.

The councilors present during the roll call were NiloAbellera Jr., Maria Belen Sunga-Acosta, VictorioAdvincula Jr., Bernard Al-ag, Al Ryan Alejandre, Joan Bonguyan-Quilos, Louie John Bonguyan, DaniloDayanghirang, April Marie Dayap, Jimmy Dureza, Edgar Ibuyan Sr., January Duterte, Rene Elias Lopez, Diosdado Angelo MAhipus, BerinoMabo-o, Bonifa-

cioMilitar, and Rachel Zozobrado.

There were no late comers in the session yesterday.

Then the councilors who were on vacation leave were Tomas Monteverde VI and Leah Librado-Yap. Councilors on official business were Leonardo Avila III and Marissa Salvador-Abella.

On sick leave were councilors Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz and Mary Joselle Villafuerte.

said.

Meanwhile, the result of the paraffin test on PO1 Jeffer Villegas came out negative while his ballistic exam came out positive.

Villegas is being investigated because he had mauled Corral VII a few days before the victim was found dead. The mauling was caught on CCTV. Pepino said the ballistic result of Villegas was inconclusive since the latter could have fired a gun or that the gun was only dirty.

He said Villegas himself claimed he had not fired his gun recently.

Villegas also tested negative in his drug test conducted by the DCPO last Monday.

Manuel Corral VII was found dead with five gun-

shot wounds at around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday in Juan dela Cruz Street in Toril, Davao City.

His body was found days after he was mauled before dawn on September 10 allegedly by Villegas.

Last Monday, a Special Investigation Task Group was created to investigate the killing.

The group is headed

by PRO 11 deputy regional director for operation Senior Superintendent Aaron Aquino and Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director Senior Superintendent Ronald dela Rosa.

The group is composed of the Regional Internal Affairs Service, Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division, Regional Public Information Of-

fice, and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-Eastern Mindanao.

Meanwhile, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 11 expressed its dismay over the alleged involvement of a member of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the killing.

PRO 11 director Chief Superintendent Wendy Garcia Rosario said his office is impartial to all who violate the law, whether the violator is a civilian or in uniform.

The family of Corral earlier said they are looking for the possibility that perpetrators killed their brother to purposely put the blame on Villegas.

But they added that they are still looking for the link of the police officer to the perpetrators of the crime.

given the choice of where he wants to be detained,” he added.

Palparan was indicted on December 15, 2011 for two counts of kidnapping and serious illegal detention in connection with the abduction of still missing UP student activists Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño in 2006.

He went into hiding a few days later and was

arrested only last August 12.

He had pleaded with the court to be allowed detention at the Philippine Army Custodial Center in Fort Bonifacio, saying he feared for his life. The court granted the request last Monday, to the dismay of the victims’ families as well as various groups.

“What does that say

about our justice system? How you think the relatives of Palparan’s victims, like the Cadapan and Empeño families, take this, after waiting for this trial for eight years?”

Zarate said.

“This is a cruel way of telling the relatives of the victims that impunity is even rewarded under Aquino’s tuwid na daan (straight path),” he said.

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leaders of the MILF are confident they will be able to perform and prepare despite the short transition period that is expected to start next year.

“Remember, MILF has been organized for decades. They have leaders in the community level as low as sitio level. Hindi dapat natin sila maliitin (We should not belittle them). They are more organized than the traditional politicians in Mindanao,” Dayanghirang said.

Dureza had earlier said MILF leaders and party-lists running in the 2016 election might lose because they are ill-prepared against the traditional politicians. He said this could cause a failure in the efforts to attain lasting peace in Mindanao.

Dayanghirang also

pointed out that the MILF itself is not asking for an extension.

“If the MILF is complaining, there must be something wrong. But they are not complaining.

I haven’t heard any comment from them that because the time is too short then they would not join the election. We are the only ones saying it, and we are outsiders. Maybe it’s good to listen to them and better to ask them,” he added.

“It’s a matter of understanding that the MILF is just transforming from armed conflict to political arena using their same people,” Dayanghirang said.

Congress targets to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) bill by December 17 this year so that a plebiscite can be

held in February or March next year.

According to Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, who will chair the Special Ad Hoc Committee on the Bangsamoro, the first reading of the bill is scheduled on September 24.

“We hope to finish by December 17 so we can have the plebiscite in February or March,” Rodriguez said.

The government and MILF peace panels had earlier agreed that the plebiscite to ratify the BBL should be held “within 120 days from the effectivity of this Basic Law.” Rodriguez said they will put in the Bangsamoro Basic Law the P700 million budget for the Commission on Elections.

CRC with reports from Mindanews

Atillo said Region 11 has a total of 20, 231 public elementary school teachers and 9, 716 public secondary teachers.

DepEd, Region 11 has 1,632 public elementary schools and 301 public high schools, for the school year 2012-2013.

“I doubt DOST can

give each teacher a laptop because there’s so many of us but any assistance will be a great help,” Atillo said, adding that once they received the formal communication from DOST , both agencies will sit together to “hammer out who will receive the laptops.”

Atillo said it is not ideal to give laptops to teachers who are assigned in the hinterlands because some of these areas do not have electricity.

“We would like to be sure that laptops will be optimized so that it will serve its purpose,” he added. CRC

of missing persons at the Command Center at the port.

Jessie Saberon, a 57year old survivor from San Pedro, Laguna said her husband, Felizardo and granddaughter, Tepani, were both missing. Their names were also not on the list of missing passengers.

Some other survivors and relatives were waiting for word on their in Lipata port.

Coyme said they were still validating the claims of the relatives since it was apparent that some of the passengers were not listed on the manifest of M/V Maharlika 2.

He said the vessel only listed 58 passengers and 22 crew members or a total of 84 people.

He quoted Maharlika 2 skipper Juan Cuyago as saying they counted 116 people on board before giving the order to abandon ship.

Capt. Kieser C. Gatdula of the Philippine Air Force said they already made four rounds of aerial survey on board a chopper but could not see any sign of life.

“We been hovering the area that’s 25 nautical miles but we have just seen scattered life jackets,” he told reporters Monday morning after making the aerial survey.

Boats from the Philippine Navy were also searching the area on Monday.

Maharlika 2 sank around 6 pm Saturday off Pintuyan, Southern Leyte after losing control while heading for Liloan, Southern Leyte.

Johanne Jake Miranda, a diver in Surigao City, said more could have died in the treacherous waters of Surigao Strait had they not contacted foreign vessels nearby.

He and Coast Guard officials went to his own dive shop at Barangay Punta Bilar because his shop has better radio signal.

“We contacted the three foreign vessels and these foreign vessels have rescued a total of 73 individuals. Fifty-four people were rescued by M/V St. Martin, 18 by M/V Lara Venture and one by Ocean King,” he said.

He said the water of Surigao Strait has a constant current of two knots per hour. During the incident the water was rough because of strong winds.

Survivor John Paul Maulliet, 18, from Lianga, Surigao del Sur said he couldn’t thank enough St. Martin for saving them.

Noel M. Torralba, Coast Guard sub-station commander in Lipata Port, said the vessel was not overloaded. Otherwise they would not have allowed it to leave, he added.

Torralba said the ship can carry at least 403 passengers.

Juanito Villano, operations manager of Mon-

tenegro Shipping that has two ships plying the Surigao-San Ricardo, Southern Leyte route said they canceled voyages on Saturday due to the weather condition.

M/V Filipinas Dapitan of Cokaliong Shipping Lines left for Cebu on Saturday but returned to the port of Surigao after one hour at sea.

Al Caturla, Port Police Commander of Philippine Ports Authority said the ship has finally rested. It is considered as the oldest ship plying the Surigao City-Liloan, Southern Leyte route, which it had served for 30 years.

“It carried 13 rolling cargoes. It departed at 11:30 in the morning on September 13,” he said.

Caturla had been assisting some survivors at the port area in Lipata.

Some generous individuals in Surigao City provided food for the survivors and emergency responders.

PhilHarbor, the company that owned Marharlika 2, has offered P3,000 as cash assistance to each survivor. It also provided food to all survivors.

But some survivors said they did not receive the amount as their names were not on the manifest.

Each survivor received shirts and pants from the Department of Social Welfare Development of Surigao City. (Roel N. Catoto/ MindaNews)

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FTER months of anticipation, Isuzu Philippines Corporation has finally revealed its new flagship SUV: the mu-X. Replacing the Alterra, the mu-X comes in three variants all packed with new technological and design features combined with Isuzu’s penchant for delivering efficient performance.

Inspired by predatory large cats, the muX’s design is premium but purposeful boasting of features such as projector-type headlights, center roof antenna, color-keyed front and rear bumpers, and roof rails that can support up to 60 kilograms. The higher variants add fog lamps, chrome on the radiator grille, hood garnish, door handles, and tailgate.

Power folding side mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators are standard as well.

The Isuzu mu-X’s spacious interior can accommodate 7 passengers comfortably. It has a new suspension system with Double Wishbones at the front and a Five-Link with coil springs and stabilizer bar at the back. The interior features leather on the seats, steering wheel, and door trim while entertainment is provided by a 6-speaker multi-media system with Aux-In, USB, iPod, and Bluetooth connectivity. GPS navigation is also standard. The range-topping model comes with steering wheel mounted controls and a 10-inch roof-mounted DVD monitor with remote control.

The mu-X comes with dual air conditioning with rear coolers (the range-topper has automatic climate control), speed sensing door locks, 19 storage compartments, 12 cup holders, a lockable and illuminated glove box, side step boards, and tow hooks. The instrument cluster also features electroluminescent dials with a multi-function display. Higher models feature six-way power adjustable driver’s seat and the segment’s first Smart Key passive keyless entry with push-button start/ stop.

The mu-X is powered by a new engine: the 2.5-liter 4JK1-TC 4-cylinder engine with variable geometry turbo. Rated at Euro-2 emissions standard, the new engine underneath the mu-X is good for 136 horsepower at 3,400 rpm and 320 Nm of torque from 1,800-2,800 rpm. The engine can be mated to either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. The mu-X boasts of increased off-roading capability thanks to its 4WD Terrain Command Select Dial on the four-wheel drive variant while all models boasts of excellent ground clearance (230 mm).

The mu-X is built to conform to the highest safety standards. The vehicle’s projector headlights, high-mount LED stop lamps and available fog lamps ensure visibility on the road. Equally helpful in this regard are the two-eye reverse sensing system and available reverse camera.

Passive safety systems fitted to the mu-X are dual front airbags, Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) with pre-tensioner and load-limiter seatbelts in all three rows of seats, and side impact beams inside the doors.

The All-New Isuzu mu-X is also loaded with active safety systems.

Its disc brakes in all four wheels have an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) that has Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA).

Providing more security are the new Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction Control System (TCS), which automatically brake a wheel or wheels if the systems sense any of these are slipping. This prevents skidding and loss of steering control, helping reduce fatal accidents by as much as 30%.

The All-New Isuzu mu-X is available in six color options: Splash White, Silky Pearl White, Cosmic Black, Titanium Silver, Aqua Blue and Outback Brown. Prices are set at P1.188 million for the mu-X LS M/T 4x2; P1.260 million for the mu-X LS-M M/T 4x2; P1.358 million for the mu-X LS-A A/T 4x2; and P1.748 million for the mu-X LS-A A/T 4x4. An additional P10K will be added to variant price for all Silky Pearl White units.

Hyundai Posts 10 Percent Growth in August

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YUNDAI Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, quells the ghost month with August sales up by 10% to a total of 2,073 units compared to its yearago level. With positive sales performance in August, Hyundai’s year-to-date sales tally reached 15,676 units, 7% higher than the recorded 14,713 units for the first eight months of 2013.

The Passenger Car (PC) segment fueled Hyundai’s over-all sales performance as the segment posted 21% year-on-year growth in August with 1,526 units sold. Backed by Hyundai’s Best of Deals campaign, the sub-compact EON scored 44% sales growth, while, Accent further built the PC sales track with 54% sales growth in August. Rounding out the laudable sales performance of the PC cars was the Genesis Coupe as the

model asserted 200% yearon-year growth. Improved August sales lifted yearto-date PC sales to 10,833 units, 22% up compared to the same period last year.

On the other hand, the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) segment failed to keep at par with the PC category’s strong growth for the month of August. LCV sales was down by 11% year-on-year with 547 units sold. Despite negative growth in the LCV segment, Santa Fe staged a comeback with 85% yearon-year growth. This was followed by the sustained performance of the Grand Starex, which witnessed 7% sales growth in August with 238 units sold. Yearto-date, the LCV category experienced a 17% decline in sales to 4,843 units from the 5,846 units in the same period last year. Supply constraints continue to undermine the segment’s over-all performance.

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NiñoBasilio Weaving modern fashion

into the classic utility bag JUST about every woman carries a handbag. In a way, bags are key barometer of our times which shows the pivotal change in women’s role in society. The rising number of working women factors in the evolution of this fashion accessory, propelling it to an industry on its own with the high demand for variety to cater to a host of occasions from day ‘til night.

To some, a bag is a survival kit, an investment, To some, a bag is a kit, an investa status survival ment, a status symbol, an expression of individualor an accessory that symbol, an ism complements any outfit or mood. It goes by different designs and craftsexpression of labels, manship. But whether it’s or functional, individualism fashionable utilitarian or accessorial, practical or luxurious, a is very personal as it or an bag carries you through the mission in whichaccessory day’s ever destination.

Making bags stand out in this competitive industhat try is the main challenge for all designers. Creinvolves constant complements ation improvisation, reinvenor deconstruction of any outfit or tion traditional styles, study of trends and experimenWhen it comes to mood. tation. resources, materials and fabrics, it’s recommended to shop for best prices without sacrificing qual-

ity and durability.

While most follow the standard philosophy of form and function, 25-year old Davaobased designer Basil Yap Cabaral adds two more elements into the creative process resulting to a modernized take on native utility bags.

Sustainability and Local Heritage

“The NiñoBasilio brand

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Cinema One brings 58 of the best Filipino films in HD to television AS Cinema One, the country’s number one cable channel, continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the channel is also set to bring a new viewing experience to its audience with Cinema One Premium HD, which features 58 of the country’s best films in high definition.

These films will be made up of balanced doses of restored classics, romantic comedy, comedy, drama, action, and horror, with material from Cinema One Originals, Star Cinema, and other film production outfits. All these will come together to create a complete movie experience for the whole family.

Until October 14, ten new movies will be released every two weeks via Pay-Per-View on SkyCable and Destiny Cable, with great viewing deals to boot. For as low as Php149 and Php 199, viewers will be granted 7-day and 14-day passes for the films, respectively.

Cinema One Premium HD on Pay-Per-View will be available in all digital areas of SkyCable and Destiny Cable nationwide.

For updates, visit Cinema One’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Cinema1Channel).

Seda Abreeza to hold Wine Tasting Night DISCOVER, taste, and shop for great wines from exclusive boutique wine-makers and distributors at Misto, Seda Abreeza. Meet the wine experts who will help you choose that perfect wine that will match your corporate parties and events, or simply as a gift for the coming holiday season.

Taste free-flowing wine with a live music performance on September 20 at 6pm until 9pm. Enjoy Misto’s wine buffet at only Php500 nett per person from 9pm onwards.

For inquiries and reservations, please call (82) 322888, 2443000 or email dvo@sedahotels.com.

Chocolate and ensaymada combo at the Lobby Lounge GET COZY and sweet at the Marco Polo Davao’s Lobby Lounge. Fall in love with the delicious duo of Davao’s famous table chocolate drink and a fluffy and tasty Mangosteen, Ube, or Durian ensaymada for Php179 nett.

For reservations and inquiries, please call (82) 221-0888 local 7608.

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R.O.X. strengthens support for 2014 Mapawa Trail Run WITH a venue that can take your breath away and a strong trail running community, R.O.X. is proud to have headlined the roster of sponsors for this year’s Mapawa Trail Ru in Cagayan De Oro City.

To further promote the beauty of Cagayan De Oro, R.O.X. has made it one of the locations for its stores, which aim to assist travelers, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts on their outdoor endeavors while also sparking interest in shoppers who are yet to discover the beauty of the country’s natural resources.

As such, R.O.X. is happy to have taken a big part in this year’s Mapawa Run – its second time to sponsor the event. To be held on October 26 at the Mapawa Nature Park in Cagayan De Oro City, the reason behind R.O.X.’s big push for this event was having seen the beauty of the outdoors in CDO, as well as the growing community of trail runners, it was just natural for it to rally behind such an endeavor. In addition, having seen the passion of the people behind Mapawa Nature Park and its Trail Run, there was no way that they would miss becoming a part of such a great cause.

The Mapawa Trail Run is a trail running event hosted inside the protected 2,500-hectare Mapawa Nature Park.

What used to be a private property of the late Vice-President Emmanuel Pelaez and his family, the Mapawa Nature Park used to be a farm and a vacation place. Later on, the family decided to convert the property to a forest reserve. It now houses a variety of endemic plants, birds, and other wildlife. It has also been said to be the

reason why the Malasag area of CDO was protected during the Typhoon Sendong. The Mapawa Nature Park is open to the public to enjoy different activities like rappelling, trekking, camping, horseback riding, wildlife observation, among many others.

Characterized as a “green race”, event organizers did not provide paper cups for the race, which is why runners were expected to bring their own hydration bottles.

The Mapawa Run offered distances of 11K, 22K, and 42K. Interested participants may register in R.O.X. Centrio or through http://aktib.ph/919-r-ox-mapawa-trail-mara-

thon-2014 The Mapawa Run is co-presented by Salomon, technical team is Everest Outdoors, hydration partners Summit Mineral Water and Gatorade, official outfitter 8a. Other sponsors include, the Municipality of Cagayan De Oro, Black Diamond, Nalgene, Real X Gear, Sea to Summit, Jollibee, Uni Fruitti, Pineapple Crumble, 3Trav, Duka Bay Resort, Jollibee, VitWater, Rural Bank of Medina, and Ayala Centrio, Ayala Malls. The official plaque provider is Shewak’s Engravables, Cebu’s finest.

Recreational Outdoor eXchange or R.O.X. continues to create waves in the outdoor industry

through its unique programs concerning people and the environment. It is also the largest outdoor sports and recreation superstore in Southeast Asia.

Deriving satisfaction in providing the best tools for outdoor enthusiasts as well as subsequently providing outdoor experiences to further promote its various causes, what R.O.X. wants is to simply get everyone outside and experience the outdoors first hand.

For inquiries on Mapawa Mountain Trail Run, please visit ROX Centrio CDO, Columbia Abreeza Davao, The North Face SM City Annex Davao, and Res|Toe|Run KCC Veranza GenSan.

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Young and grounded

do you miss doing most?

A: Siguro ‘yung pag-spend ng time with classmates, kasi di ba ‘yung teenagers ngayon nakakapag-spend sila ng time talaga with classmates. Kasi ako home schooled po ako, pero kahit paano pumapasok po ako para makita po ‘yung classmates ko para makakuha ng modules. Tapos sa kaunting panahon po na ‘yun nakakapag-bonding naman po ako sa kanila.

Q: What are your other interests?

A: Nagba-basketball po ako, mahilig din po ako sa cellphones.

Q: Can you share with us your dreams?

A: Gusto ko pong maging successful, ‘yung masaya at kumpleto ang pamilya ko.

Kumakain kami tatlong beses sa isang araw. Gusto ko rin pong makita ang sarili ko na na-sustain ko itong career ko sa showbiz.

Q: How do you see yourself if you weren’t in showbiz?

A: Gusto ko rin pong makita ang sarili ko as a pilot.

Kukuha po ako ng back-up plan kasi alam naman po nating ang pag-aartista, hindi po ito pang-habambuhay. Basta po may backup plan iyon po ang importante.

As the widely-watched GMA primetime drama series Niño bid farewell last Friday, it definitely left viewers not only inspired but also curious as to what future awaits lead actor Miguel Tanfelix, a gem of a discovery who proved himself worthy of the chances given him.

Born on September 21, Miguel was only six years old when he won as StarStruck Kid’s First Prince and since then was cast in various roles in GMA. He portrayed the role of young Pagaspas in the fantaserye Mulawin, young Jimboy in Majika, and eventually found himself playing teenage roles in Love and Lies and Mga Basang Sisiw.

His biggest break came this year when he was given the role of portraying a mentally-challenged teenager in Niño. This was not the first time he played such a character.

In the series Tinik sa Dibdib, he played the role of Boyito, a boy who has a mental faculty of a fiveyear old. He says he also watched I am Sam and Miracle in Cell No. 7 as part of his preparations for playing the role of Niño. Without hesitations, the actor disclosed how he broke into tears while watching the latter.

After Niño, Miguel is seen in the weekly comedy show Ismol Family.

In this quick chit-chat with the homegrown Kapuso actor, Miguel shared how Niño made him love his craft more as well as his dreams in and out of the showbiz world.

Q: We all know that Niño is a very difficult role to portray. How did you manage to pull it off?

A: Para mas magampanan mo nang tama ‘yung role mo, kailangan gawin mo siya nang madalas. Lalo na po noong bago pa magsimula ‘yung Niño, lagi po

akong nag-eensayo sa bahay. ‘Yung mga pinsan ko yung pinagpa-praktisan ko. Tuwang-tuwa naman sila dahil nakikita nilang gustong-gusto ko ‘yung ginagawa ko.

Q: How do you feel that Niño showed a strong following?

A: Nakakatuwa na alam mong maraming viewers ang nanonood sa show mo at nai-inspire sila sa ginagawa mo, nakakataba ng puso.

Q: What can you say given that many people admired you for your credible acting?

A: Hindi ko na po iniisip kung sikat ako o hindi basta ginagawa ko lang po kung ano ‘yung pinapagawa sa akin. At saka hangga’t maaari ay ayaw ko pong isipin ‘yun para hindi lumaki ang ulo ko.

Q: What do you remember most about your character Niño?

A: May isang part po sa show na sa pagkakaintindi ko po kasi sa script, nanliligaw si Niño dahil nakikita niya ‘yung mga kaibigan niya na ‘yun ang ginagawa. Pero mari-realize niya na ang panliligaw pala ay pagpaparamdam ng pagmamahal para sa isang tao, although wala sa isip niya na ang panliligaw could lead into a relationship or marriage. Para sa kanya expression lang talaga ng feelings ‘yun.

Q: What can you say to those who followed Niño from day one until the finale?

A: Laking pasasalamat ko po sa mga tumangkilik sa Niño. Lalo kaming naging pursigido sa trabaho namin dahil dito at gusto namin na mas makuha ang atensiyon nila at mainspire pa sila.

Q: Do you consider yourself as a matinee idol?

A: Lahat naman kami pinapangarap na maging matinee idol ng GMA. Sana mabigyan po ng pagkakataon.

Q: Who are your role models, inspirations?

A: Siyempre gusto ko pong maging kagaya nina Dingdong Dantes at Dennis Trillo.

Q: Niño is sometimes pilyo. On a personal note, do you think you are one?

A: Siguro kapag nasa school, kapag halimbawa, asaran kasama ang classmates, siyempre hindi naman po mawawala ‘yan sa mga tropa. Siguro hanggang doon lang po. Hindi pa naman po kasi ako napapa-away.

Q: As a celebrity, what

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Niño...FFROM A1 takes pride and inspiration from the traditional Filipino bayong,” explains Basil. We want to give a new twist to this iconic commodity, to make it look modern, sleek, trendy and versatile. The body is made of woven dried pandan leaves --- colored and polished ones which are abundant in Negros.

The bag handle is shaped out of treated mahogany.

As accent, we made use of man-made leather and

we are now exploring other fabrics like maybe the T’nalak and other indigenous materials.”

Woven dried leaves are usually type-casted as relating to tropical settings and daywear. Basil explains how he recreated the model for today’s urbanites. “I wanted to design the bag in such a way that it can still be fashionable and adaptable to all kinds of events, whether indoor or outdoor, day or night.”

“How did I take it to the level where fashion meets function? Aside from playing with different shapes and sizes, color is one of the key elements which make our designs adaptable to street and high fashion. Say, our multi-colored patchwork bag to accentuate that allblack attire. We also have a variety of subdued tones and vibrant plains which go well with any printed or structured ensemble.”

Basil, who is no neophyte in the retail industry, values his exposure to culture and arts through his “regular” day job in one of the city’s premier malls. As Visual Display Officer, he gets to experiment with colors and various materials, research on trends and explore

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art techniques. “It fuels my imagination. It’s like the warm up exercise to the actual workout routine which is my other job as a bag designer. I discover new things and, in a way, I also get to do cross training in fashion merchandising because of the nature of the mall and

retail business. I’m happy that I live and breathe in a world surrounded by creative minds.”

Currently, Basil’s bags are only on a per-order basis. “I had a chance to display my products in a mall event back in August and, since then, orders have started pouring in.

It was a feat to have such overwhelming reception from locals and tourism players, given that it was my first venture and production only began in June. Imagine, what came as a cure to my midlife crisis turned out to be the most rewarding and fulfilling investment I’ve made to date,” gushes the young entrepreneur. “I have so many plans for this brand, see it go places and to make it grow past the 7-year itch. Eventually, if budget and resources permit, I’ll work on putting up a store of my own.

I want my bags to be readily available for anyone who wishes to buy on the spot, especially visitors from other regions and countries. My bags are not only unique in form and style, but they also showcase a part of our culture and heritage.”

Follow Ninobasilio Bags on Facebook and Instagram for more product details. For orders, please contact 09173211652 or 09255211552. Some pieces will soon be available at Martish specialty shop located along J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City.

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SUITING UP. Japeth Aguilar, shown here in action during the recent FIBA World Cup in Spain, will be playing thorugh an injury in the Asian Games.

PBA steps into Paul Lee issue P

BA commissioner Chito Salud has stepped into the issue involving Paul Lee and Rain or Shine as the league’s top official has asked Lawrence Chongson, the player’s manager, to resolve the matter right away with the Elasto Painters’ camp.

This was disclosed by Atty. Mamerto Mondragon, Rain or Shine’s representative to the PBA board.

“Kinausap ko si commissioner and I asked him kung kailangan bang sumulat kami sa kanya so he could act on it.

Sinabi niya sa amin na nakausap na niya si Lawrence,” Mondragon told InterAksyon.com in a telephone interview.

Willie Marcial, the league’s media bureau

ENOUGH OF THE TROUBLE. The PBA through Commissioner Chito Salud has stepped in on the Paul Lee issue. chief and special assistant to the commissioner, confirmed Mondragon’s statement, saying that there was already directives for Chongson to talk to Rain or Shine’s camp regarding his player.

“Kinausap na siya

DavNor spikers, left, block the attack of Zamboanga City to advance in the semifinals of the volleyball boys com-

ni Commissioner para makipagkita sa Rain or Shine bukas (Tuesday),” added Marcial.

Lee was in attendance at the Philippine national men’s basketball team’s practice and confirmed that he was prohibited by Chongson

to visit Rain or Shine’s practice last week despite arriving in the country from the Gilas Pilipinas’ campaign in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain.

“Yung agent ko hindi kasi ako ina-allow,” Lee said.

NBEKNOWN to many, Japeth Aguilar, the most athletic big man on the Philippine national men’s basketball team roster, has been playing hurt for more than a year now after suffering a broken pinky finger on his left hand in last year’s FIBA Asia Championship in Manila.

The high-flying 6-foot9 forward disclosed this to InterAksyon.com during Gilas Pilipinas’ practice on Monday, admitting he has been gutting it out over the past year despite the injury.

“Ipinagpaliban ko muna yung operation ko sa left pinky finger ko,” Aguilar said in an exclusive interview.

“Broken siya. I just put heavy tape on it. Lahat ng training camp namin, ganito na siya.”

According to Aguilar, he still feels discomfort playing with a broken finger but it has not affected his game too much as the injury was not on his shooting hand.

“Buti sa left siya, hindi siya masyado nakakaapekto sa shooting. Prob-

lema lang kapag mag-didribble ako ng kaliwa.

Minsan it bothers me, dahil naka-tape siya, hindi mo siya ma-be-bend.”

Aguilar said. ”Kailangan ko muna pagpaliban ang operation kasi wala nang panahon.”

Despite the injury, Aguilar has not taken any time off from national team duty as he takes his commitment very seriously.

“I committed myself playing for the country kaya kailangan kong maglaro,” he added.

FOR THE COUNTRY Known for his highlight reel dunks, Aguilar said he enjoys each one not for himself but for the effect it has on the Filipino people, who go wild every time he successfully slams one home.

“Actually, hindi lang sa sarili ko (yung pagda-dunk) para sa bansa na rin. Kasi after FIBA Asia sa Mall of Asia last year, kada nakaka-dunk ako, parang feeling ko buong Pilipinas na yung nakaka-dunk. Parang Philippines versus other countries. Andun yung pride,” Aguilar said.

North Korea wins opener in Asiad I

NCHEON, South Korea (AP) — North Koreans have already celebrated a win at Incheon, days before the Asian Games officially begin.

With play under way in the football competition, the North Korean men had a 3-0 win over China in the first round on Monday as thousands of athletes from 45 nations were either still settling in or yet to arrive in the South Korean western port city. The opening ceremony is Friday.

The North Korea lineup was cheered on by a sparse crowd at the football stadium, including South Koreans and a small contingent of uniformed

POC consultant Rome, left, Magat awards the gold to petition in the Batang Pinoy Mindanao Leg in Pagadian John Marion Albano, Lorenz Dale Pacana, Zuhri Porza, City. Noel baguio/davnor pio and Fritz Jun Rodriguez for reigning the boys 4x50 free-

North Korean supporters flying their nation’s flag.

That show of inter-Korean unity came despite tensions between the countries dating from the 1950-53 Korean War that left the sides technically still at war. Open displays of the North Korean flag remain illegal in South Korea, although an exception is being made for official Asian Games venues.

North Korea, which won the men’s football silver medal at the last Asian Games, has a squad of about 150 athletes to compete in 14 sports but pulled plans to send a squad of female cheerleaders.

style relay in the Batang Pinoy Mindanao Leg in Pagadian City. Noel baguio/davnor pio

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WHO’S GOT THE BEST BEARD. Miroslav Radjulica (left) of Serbia and James Harden (right) of the USA.

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Depth and unselfish nature

Raduljica claims beard victory over Harden O

n Sunday, the USA Basketball Men’s Senior National Team dominated Serbia 129-92 to win the gold medal at the FIBA World Cup of Basketball. Apart from the first few minutes, it was a decidedly one-sided affair, with Team USA meeting and arguably exceeding expectations as the game’s overwhelming favorite.

Serbia simply looked overmatched.

Yet if Serbia was not particularly competitive in the gold-medal game itself, they at least made

a statement in one of the contest’s sideshows.

Serbian center Miroslav Raduljica, who played for the Milwaukee Bucks this past season but looks likely to return to Europe, has a very impressive beard. Team USA guard James Harden is well known for having his own signature facial hair. In the wake of Serbia’s loss, Raduljica took solace in claiming that, even if his team had not challenged the Americans on the court, his beard had bested Harden’s in battle:

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It’s a bold claim, especially considering that Harden has turned his beard into a trademark and his most readily identifiable attribute (except for maybe his reputation for terrible defense). On the other hand, Raduljica is clearly not concerned with branding. When it comes to hirsute superiority, the beard must stand on its own merits.

So let’s judge them as such. You can see Raduljica in the photo that tops this post. Here’s Harden: They’re similar beards in terms of heft,

to the point where one could pick either without making a particularly bold statement in either direction. Except, as with most matters of style, it’s more about how each man carries the look. Harden uses it as a statement of his own brashness. Raduljica, on the other hand, seems like more of an outdoorsman in accordance with his burlier frame. It’s a matter of taste, though one that indicates a great deal about those wielding the opinions.

spate of late withdrawals, a serious injury to Paul George and several marquee names missing appeared to put Team USA under a cloud for the 2014 Basketball World Cup and for future international competition.

Instead, a group of sharp-shooting NBA regulars were unbeaten in Spain and produced a 129-92 victory over Serbia in the final to underline the depth the U.S. have at their disposal.

Stalwarts LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul were missing from the initial training camp, with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love and Blake Griffin bowing out late in the process before Indiana forward George broke his leg in training and could now miss the

NBA season.

Instead, James Harden, Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson and Kenneth Faried, who along with dynamic guards Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving, were blended into a band of brothers by coach Mike Krzyzewski and his staff.

Krzyzewski, however, did not see it as an onerous task to customise and then build a team for the competition.

“There’s always a different team,” he said of USA Basketball’s strategic plan to pick from an enlarged roster for international competitions.

“We had a different team in Beijing. We had 12 different players in Istanbul, we had five guys from the Olympics and five from the world championships in London.

Dream Team, Olympics make impact on NBA O

FFICIALLY, it was the U.S. Olympic team, together for just a few weeks.

To the basketball world, it was the Dream Team, and its gold-medal run changed hoops forever.

An American sport was transformed into a global phenomenon when Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and the rest of the NBA’s best arrived in Barcelona for the 1992 Olympics. They sparked an interest in basketball that continues to impact the NBA —on and off the court.

The league is now a $5.5 billion industry and arguably the most popular international sport behind

soccer.

“I think basketball was about to explode and the dynamite stick to explode it was the Dream Team,” said U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski, an assistant on that team.

Springfield, Massachusetts, is basketball’s birthplace. But the modern NBA game was born in Barcelona.

Major league baseball and the NFL would like to emulate the NBA’s international success. Since 1992, the league has played about 150 international basketball games and its contests been televised in more than 200 countries and territories.

With Spain hosting the Basketball World Cup the

last three weeks— capped off with the U.S. beating Serbia 129-92 in Sunday’s gold-medal game — here’s a look back at the Barcelona Games and how the sport is changing: THE PLAYERS When Jerry Colangelo went to sign the first players from behind the Iron Curtain, he didn’t do a Pat Riley and drop a couple of championship rings on the table to woo Georgi Glushkov.

It was the mid-1980s, and the former Phoenix owner had been told about the Bulgarian big man who had done a good job against Hall of Fame center Arvydas Sabonis in a European tournament. So Colangelo and a Suns as-

sistant traveled to Sofia to negotiate a contract.

Colangelo walked into a room at the Office of Sports Ministry to find six Bulgarians, some shot glasses and a Coke as a chaser.

“We talked a few hours, made a deal where the government was getting most of the money and the player getting a small piece of it,” Colangelo said.

While the 6-foot-8 Glushkov’s career was short-lived — he’s now the president of Bulgaria’s basketball federation — it’s much easier finding international prospects with NBA scouts packing under-19 and under-18 tournaments around the globe.

DREAM TEAM. The 1992 BarcelonaOlympic Games team with Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson has created a big impact on the NBA.

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NORTH’S HARVEST Swimmers shine for DavNor in Mindanao Batang Pinoy Games Joed Solilapsi hits the gold in the long jump competition at the Batang Pinoy Mindanao Leg in Pagadian City. Noel baguio/davnor pio John Marion Albano rules the boys 12 & under 200-m breaststroke, 200-m backstroke, 200-m individual medley, 400-m I.M. events in the Batang Pinoy Mindanao Leg in Pagadian City. Noel baguio/davnor pio

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AGADIAN CITY– Team Davao del Norte sustained its strong showing by clinching 10 gold, three silver and 16 bronze medals with two more days remaining in the ongoing 2014 Batang Pinoy Mindanao Qualifying Leg. Provincial Sports Coordinator Giovanni Gulanes expressed satisfaction over the improved performance of his delegation at the event staged mainly at the Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Government Center, here.

“This means that our sports program in Davao del Norte is working,” he said.

The contingent’s swimming team led the medal catch with eight gold, a silver and eight bronze.

Twelve-year old John Marion Albano blazed the trail by reigning the boys 12 & under 200-m breast-

stroke, 200-m backstroke, 200-m individual medley, 400-m I.M. events.

He also shared the gold in the boys 4x50 freestyle relay, together with Lorenz Dale Pacana, Zuhri Porza, and Fritz Jun Rodriguez.

Three more golds were added by Rodriguez, who ruled the 13-15 boys 50-meter breaststroke, 100-m breaststroke, and 200-m breaststroke events.

Porza also scored the silver in the 200-m butterfly boys and a bronze in the 100-m freestyle boys.

Six more bronze medals were shared up by Lorenz Dale Pacana, Eryk John Omandam, Cassandra Yumi Bagarra; and, Selwyn Rex Cirunay .

Meanwhile, Denise Lagumbay won the gold in the Arnis Labanan girls while Ariel John Manunuan settled for silver in the Solo Baston Anyo. Two

more bronze were bagged

by Aljedoden Torreon and Ellen Rose Alarcon in the Labanan.

Fifteen-year-old Joed Solilapsi hit the gold in the long jump competition, while Joshua Gamao settled for bronze in the discuss throw boys and Relyn Calooy in the 3000-m running event girls.

Felben Carlo Rimando and Dexter Nunez both bagged the bronze in the Taekwondo’s lightweight and fin weight divisions.

While Lea Lesly Buates, bantamweight, Joebert Onato, heavyweight, and Carl Dennis Kahlil Pantastico are left to fight for the Taekwondo championship.

Rosvel Anne Binondo and Jed Vallie Rayne Aquino racketed the silver in the lawn tennis team event, while Angelica Mendez settled the bronze in the Karatedo Kata Novice Girls division.

Teen star denies he is playing for AMA

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OPULAR teen star Daniel Padilla denied on Monday that he intends to play for AMA University after the balllcub made him part of its protected list of players in the PBA D-League rookie draft on Monday.

While saying that playing in the PBA is one of his dreams, the 19-year-old Padilla said statements coming from the AMA camp that he will be joining the Titans in the coming PBA D-League Aspirants Cup are false.

“Siyempre po gusto ko maglaro for PBA pero hindi po totoo ang balita,” said Daniel in a brief text message to Spin.ph’s sister website Pep.ph through ABS-CBN”s talent man-

agement group Star Magic.

Padilla’s statement runs contrary to those given by AMA coach Mark Herrera, who said the popular actor is enrolled at the university and is under contract to play for its teams.

In a separate interview with Spin.ph’s Snow Badua, Herrera said top AMA officials have already talked to Padilla’s mom and manager about the actor’s stint with the Titans, though he admitted they have yet to get a go-signal from ABS-CBN where the teen star is under contract.

Padilla was the last player selected by the AMA Titans in the 15th round of the draft on Monday, even though the young actor

didn’t need to file his application being part of the team’s protected list - a right given to all schoolbased members of the league.

P B A D-League tournament director Eric Castro said Padilla is eligible to play for the Titans since he is enrolled in the university as an IT freshman.

DavNor kickers, left, boot Davao City to advance in the semifinals of the Sepak Takraw boys event in the Batang Pinoy Mindanao Leg in Pagadian City. Noel baguio/davnor pio