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WHO’S FASTER, 911 OR BARANGAY? BOMB SCARE. An operative from the Explosive Ordnance Division-K9 Unit retrieves a suspicious plastic bag left near the entrance gate of Holy Cross of Davao College on Monday afternoon. The incident caused panic and stalled classes in nearby schools, but no bomb was found in the bag. Lean Daval Jr.

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DANAO COUNTERS

Danao files counteraffidavit but refuses to divulge

By FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA

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ORMER Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director Senior Superintendent Vicente Danao Jr. submitted his counter affidavit before the Regional Internal Affairs Service in Davao Region (RIAS 11) in response to the four counts of grave misconduct filed against him by his wife.

In an interview, Danao said his counter affidavit contains answers to all the accusations hurled by his estranged spouse.

Pressed for details, Danao refused to divulge anything “to avoid trial by

publicity.”

On September 5, Danao submitted a motion to extend the deadline to file the counter affidavit in connection with the complaint lodged against him by his wife.

Last year, Danao’s wife filed four counts of grave misconduct before the Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles, California. This was endorsed to the National Internal Affairs of the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters in Camp Crame and then turned over to the Police Re-

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Wushu wins PH’s first medal in Asiad

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HE Philippines won its first medal in the 2014 Incheon Asian Games courtesy of Daniel Parantac in wushu.

The Asian Games veteran and Southeast Asian Games gold medalist finished with the silver medal in the Men’s Taijiquan event held at the Ganghwa Dolmens Gymnasium in Incheon, South Korea.

Parantac tallied a scored of 9.68, just behind gold medalist Zhouli Chen

from China who scored 9.78.

Myamnar’s Chan Ko Ko Nyein took home the b ro n z e medal with a

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FAITH AND WORKS. American missionary Bruce Hunsaker of the Blessed Hope Baptist Church encourages a man to whom he had given food along City Hall Drive in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

Felonia’s motion hearing set Friday

By FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA

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HE urgent motion for reconsideration (MR) filed by former Regional Intelligence Unit (RIU) chief Leonardo Felonia, suspected mastermind in the murder of Cebu-based hotelier Richard King, is set to be heard on Friday.

In a text message, lawyer Caesar Europa, Felonia’s counsel, said the MR filed by Felonia is still pending and is set for hearing on Friday.

Felonia filed his MR last September 17 after receiving the copy of the resolution of prosecutor Panfilo Lovitos which included him in the case.

In his motion, Felonia said the filing of the information “shocked” him and his counsel because there is a 15-day rule to file a motion for reconsideration.

Felonia, who was sacked as chief of the RIU after being tagged as mastermind in the King slay case, said there was a clear denial of due process in his case, rendering the filing of the information void for being in violation of his right to due process.

He also said in view of what he claims as the “railroading” of the filing

ORE than 3,000 educational leaders and managers are heading to Davao City on September 24 to 26, 2014 at the SMX Lanang for the annual convention of the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP). The theme for the 73rd National Convention is “Defining the Transformative Role of Catholic Education in a Changing World.”

CEAP School Heads and Superintendents would first gather on September 23 for the Annual General Membership Meeting to discuss with DepEd Sec. Br. Armin A. Luistro, FSC, CHEd Commissioner Ruperto S. Sangalang, TESDA Dep. Dir. Gen. Irene M. Isaac Hon. Roman Romulo and Hon. Evelina G. Escudero. The discussion would focus on issues pertinent to the im-

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Who’s faster, 911 or Barangay?

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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UICK response?

Call your Barangay instead of 911.

This is the lesson learned by an owner of a boarding house in downtown Davao City who lamented the slow response he received from Central 911 yesterday.

Speaking upon request of anonymity, the boarding house landlord

narrated to Edge Davao his ordeal in seeking immediate emergency assistance from Central 911 yesterday after calling up to report an attempted suicide incident of one of his boarders.

The distress call lasted almost one hour.

The attempted suicide transpired in one the rooms rented out by the

alleged 911 caller. Upon knowing the incident, he immediately called 911 for response but decided to end the call because the interrogation allegedly last for almost an hour without emergency response from Central 911.

“Masyado ng matagal ang pagtatanong sakin, eh nakikita ko nang bumubula yung bibig ng board-

er ko. Syempre kargo ko yan kasi dito yan nakatira kaya tinigil ko na yung tawag at nagpatulong na lang sa barangay. Imbis na ambulansya sa 911 unta, katong sakyanan na lang sa barangay ang nagdala sa ospital,” the boarding house owner said.

He decided to call up the Barangay Hall which

Davao Del Sur, 1,894 from Davao City, 1,300 from Davao Del Norte, and 300 from Davao Oriental.

She said the remaining 711 are still for validation.

Of the total target beneficiaries, 6,547 are already

registered to program – 3,761 are from Compostela Valley, 921 from Davao Del Sur, 770 from Davao City, and 1,095 from Davao Del Norte.

The program has also

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DSWD targeting 10K IPs for conditional cash transfer

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

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HE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) -11 is targeting 10,619 beneficiaries for the Modified Conditional Cash Transfer For Indigenous People (MCCT-IP) in the region.

DSWD 11 Pantawid Pamilya monitoring and evaluation officer Margeena G. Cabido said based on their data, 5,030 of the potential beneficiaries are from the province of Compostela Valley, 1,384 from

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PRO 11 chief welcomes lifestyle check for cops “L

STILL WORKING. Excavation work at the drainage system project in Lanang continues to create heavy traffic in the area even after several weeks. Lean Daval Jr.

Lumads, nomads no more

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HEY constantly move from one place to another to seek food and new place to stay. Their tradition pushes them to leave their dwellings when a family member dies.

Their culture allows them to destroy their temporary shelter.

Historically, Ata Manobos are nomads. They hunt; they slash and burn forest to plant; they look for food to survive.

But for this year, they requested for a semi-concrete shelter, a permanent housing that can last beyond their children’s lifetime.

On September 8, the National Housing Authority (NHA) granted their request and turned over houses to 102 Ata Manobo families in Sitio Paiton, Brgy. Dagohoy, Talaingod.

The housing project was the first “Pabahay para sa Lumad” project of NHA in the Philippines.

PILOT PROJECT Engr. Carolina Angel, NHA XI regional director,

affirmed that the Talaingod Housing Project was indeed the pilot housing project for indigenous people.

“With the request of the late Datu Oscar Bog-ot, Gov. Del Rosario pushed the project in a summit stating that it is high time to include the indigenous people in the housing projects of the NHA,” Angel recalled the Housing Summit held in 2011 in Davao City.

Engr. Josie Jean Rabanos, provincial planning and development coordinator of Davao del Norte, also remembered that the housing for the indigenous people was just a dream during that summit.

“During that time all that were included in the plan of the NHA were their regular housing programs; and it was the governor who forced the idea,” Engr. Rabanos said.

Angel recognized the efforts of the provincial and municipal govern-

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Improved income, welfare key to sustaining peace

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AKATI CITY – Improving people’s income and welfare within the first few years of the implementation of the Bangsamoro will play a crucial role in sustaining peace in Mindanao, an expert said Tuesday.

Dr. Fermin Adriano, senior policy advisor to the World Bank Peace Building Fund Project, said measures should be undertaken to increase the productivity of farmers and fisherfolk, the majority of the population in the proposed Bangsamoro, the political entity that will replace the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

Speaking at the Forum

on Development Opportunities and the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro at the Intercontinental Hotel, Adriano stressed government should also provide better basic services.

He cited in particular the need to extend health services to mothers and infants as well as potable water system. He said it should at least be a Level 2 water system. “Forget Level 1.”

Level 2 water supply is when there are public water faucets serving a community, while in Level 1, the only sources of water are wells or springs.

Level 3, on the other hand,

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ET me be the first one to be checked in my area.”

This was the reaction of Police Regional Office (PRO) 11 regional director Chief Superintendent Wendy Rosario to the call of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mar Roxas for a lifestyle check on all officials of Philippine National Police (PNP) nationwide.

In a phone interview with Edge Davao yesterday, Rosario said he is willing to undergo a lifestyle check even though his office has not received an order from Roxas.

“Though we haven’t received it, it’s welcome.

Personally I think there is nothing wrong with it be-

cause it will be done in the spirit of transparency,” Rosario said.

Rosario, who has been in his service for 34 years, said his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALN) is open for public checking.

He said he earns a gross income of P60,000 per month as regional director, while a police officer on entry level earns from P18,000 to P20,000.

Rosario said while he welcomes the move, the DILG should furnish the PNP with information on how the lifestyle check will be conducted.

“The system should be orderly, especially on who will conduct the lifestyle

available in Europe.

“They can start working on new products using either traditional or new technology and new type of resources,” he said.

Beck said there are universities in Europe that are open to this kind of information exchange.

“We have universities in Germany that specialize in exportation, electric vehicles, (and) agricultural products. There are universities in England that are really at the forefront of computer technology,” he said.

“In the long run, we are planning that there will be an exchange of students and even profes-

sors between (Mindanao and Europe),” he said.

Beck said this will only be successful if the ECCP can get the commitment of the universities here.

“It still depend on how serious and how committed the universities here are to have this linkage for development, “he said.

Beck said advance discussion is scheduled early next year while the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) will be signed by partnered universities before 2015 ends.

He said ECCP will work hand in hand with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

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European chamber plans to link Mindanao, European universities

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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HE European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ECCP) is planning to link universities in Mindanao with universities in Europe to enhance the products of the island-region that can enter the European market.

Martial Beck, ECCP vice president and general manager, told Edge Davao in the recent SMGC (Southern Mindanao Growth Corridor) Investment Forum at The Marco Polo- Davao that he is planning to communicate with the universities before the year ends.

“I am planning to have the research and inventory in the coming weeks

on the interests and priorities of HEIs (higher education institutions),” he said when asked which universities he is planning to tap in Mindanao.

Beck said the ECCP has a network in Europe that he can tap for projects related to information and technology exchange.

“It is important to connect universities in Mindanao with universities in Europe because that is how we can start establishing linkages for the development of new products,” he said.

Beck said Mindanao’s rich and “exotic” raw materials and natural resources can complement with new technologies

CREATIVE. A boy shows off a toy boat he carved out from used foam at a vacant lot-turned-dumping ground along R. Castillo Street in Davao City yesterday.

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RDC 12 pushes creation of local gov’t alliances T

HE Regional Development Council (RDC) of Region 12 is pushing for the establishment of more local government alliances as it moves to fast-track the development of various marginalized localities in the region.

Arturo Valero, acting RDC-12 chairperson, said they are working on the replication of the experiences of two active local alliances – AVLADA and PALMA+PB – to help spur growth and development in other areas in the region.

AVLADA or the Allah Valley Landscape Development Alliance is an environmental partnership that involves 11 municipalities and the provincial governments of South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat.

PALMA+PB stands for the towns of Pigcawayan, Alamada, Libungan, Midsayap, Aleosan, Pikit, and Banisilan in North Cotabato that formed a development alliance about a decade ago.

PALMA+PB Alliance and AVLADA were recipients of the prestigious Galing Pook Award in 2007

and 2009, respectively.

“We’re currently drawing lessons from these two alliances, through some of their success stories, for possible replication in other parts of the region,” Valero told MindaNews.

Also known as Soccsksargen, the region comprises the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, North Cotabato and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Tacurong Kidapawan and Cotabato.

Valero said that aside from AVLADA and PALMA+PB, there are other existing local government alliances in the region but were considered dormant or inactive.

He specifically cited the Jose Abad Santos-Glan-Sarangani Cooperation Triangle; Maasim-Kiamba-Maitum Industrial Triangle in Sarangani; and, the Lebak Kalamansig and Palimbang Alliance in Sultan Kudarat.

The official said they will use the AVLADA and PALMA+PB in the revival of the three inactive alliance and in the creation of more similar groupings.

Through the creation

X-RAY. Dr. Erna Demaya and Dr. Peter John San Vicente cut the ribbon to formally open Davao Doctors Hospital’s dental X-ray facility on Monday afternoon.

Lean Daval Jr. of local government alliances, Valero said underdeveloped areas in the region will have an opportunity to develop through

the help of their neighbors, especially those that are more developed and progressive.

“That’s what hap-

Aquino to promote country’s manufacturing sector in US B

OSTON, Massachusetts – President Benigno S. Aquino III will promote the country’s manufacturing sector when he delivers messages at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University here in Massachusetts and at Columbia University in New York, Ambassador Jose Cuisia said.

“As you know, we’re trying to promote the manufacturing sector,” Ambassador Cuisia said in an interview here on Saturday

It figures

(Boston time).

“We’ve seen very good increases in terms of the manufacturing sector, the growth of the manufacturing sector in 2014,” Cuisia said.

These developments in the Philippine economy are very timely for US firms wanting to put their investments elsewhere, he added.

The President is also expected to talk about the consistent growth in the Philippine economy as well as the reforms that have been undertaken under his

administration, Cuisia added.

“And one that he can be very proud of is the good governance mantra that he has been advocating from the start of his administration because that has really engendered tremendous optimism and confidence among international investors,” he noted.

While there are good news, President Aquino could also discuss the continuing challenges that the Philippines has to face.

Among these challeng-

4.6 M TREE-VOLUTION: Greening MindaNow, the muchballyhooed tree-planting activity in Mindanao, targets to plant 4,636,000 trees in a total of 9,200 hectares in the island’s six regions in just one hour to break India’s world record. In 2011 in India, 340, 200 people planted 1.945,535 trees in 408 locations.

Philippine Star, Sept. 22, 2014

es is the rehabilitation efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda, noting the huge efforts that need to be done and also the need for tremendous resources.

“I’m sure he will also talk about that because we hope to be able to attract more support from the international community,” Cuisia said.

“And, of course, the US is a major leader in the international community so that will be part of his message.” (PCOO/PND)

pened to some areas in PALMA+PB that are considered as quite behind in terms of development.

Members of the alliance

grew together through bayanihan and the big brother, small brother concept in development,” he said.

Senate OKS creation of QC Dev’t Authority T

HE Senate yesterday approved on third and final reading a bill creating the Quezon City Development Authority (QCDA) which will be mandated to promote investments and generate employment opportunities in the city.

Senate Bill No. 2161, introduced by Deputy Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, and sponsored by Sen. Joseph “JV” Ejercito, would address Quezon City’s housing and urban development concerns through the creation of the QCDA, a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC). The measure was co-sponsored by Senate

$9 B “HEALTHCARE spending in the Philippines is estimated at $9 billion in 2013, with a projected 10-increase in 2014,” said the US International Trade Administration. Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sept. 22, 2014

President Pro-Tempore Ralph G. Recto.

In a statement, Sotto said one of the tasks of QCDA will be “to provide adequate and affordable housing to marginalized and low-income families in Quezon City.”

To encourage the participation of the private sector, he said, the QCDA will promote and develop vacant, blighted and under-utilized lands owned by the local government of Quezon City; develop resettlement sites, and enter into joint ventures and partnerships to pursue QCDA’s primary objective of urban renewal.

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SG$130,000

AMOUNT raised for the Yellow Ribbon Fund to help ex-offenders and their families in Singapore. More than 9,000 runners took part in the Yellow Ribbon Prison Run in the morning of September 14, 2014.

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Phl better off today with ongoing reforms: Aquino B

OSTON, Massachusetts – The Philippines has changed a lot and has created more opportunities for its people because of the reform measures undertaken by the government, President Benigno Aquino said in a speech before students of Boston College and the Filipino-American community here last Sunday.

He said among the major changes that have taken place in the Philippines are the country’s big strides in the economic front, the peace in Mindanao, and government initiatives to fight corruption.

The President recalled that from 2006 to 2009, average growth was at 4.3 percent, saying this was largely consumer-driven, fueled by the remittances of overseas workers who had lost hope in the motherland.

Since taking office in 2010, President Aquino said, his administration has worked to foster sus-

tainability by rebalancing the economy towards investments.

“Since 2010, our economy has been growing at an average of 6.3 percent, and last year, we posted an economic growth of 7.2 percent, making us one of the fastest growing economies in our part of the world,” he told his audience.

The World Economic Forum Competitiveness Report showed that the Philippines jumped from 85th place in 2010 to 52nd in 2014, the biggest improvement by any country in that particular time frame.

The three major credit ratings agencies, namely Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, also upgraded the country for the first time to investment grade in 2013, he said, adding that these upgrades reduced the cost of borrowing and reinforced confidence among investors to put their money in the Philippines.

(PCOO/PND)

VIEW OF THEMINES. A mining company bus ferries workers through the Carac-an Bridge in Madrid town, Surigao del Sur. Seen in the background is the ongoing large-scale mining operation in Barangay Cabangahan in

the forested area of Cantilan, also in Surigao del Sur. MindaNews photo by Erwin Mascarinas

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Tagum chosen as pilot city for maternal health program

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HE cities of Tagum and Parañaque were chosen as pilot cities for a program intended to avert maternal deaths and reduce birth complications through early diagnosis.

A group of medical specialists from Metro Manila came to Tagum City on September 22 and 23 to offer free obstetrical scans to pregnant women who are in their fifth to sixth month of gestation using a portable ultrasound machine integrated with a smartphone.

A total of 210 pregnant women from the 23 barangays of the city

availed themselves of the free ultrasound through the Project iBuntis (Imaging Buntis) on September 22 and 23, a project operated by the University of the Philippines Manila-College of Medicine and funded by Grand Challenges Canada.

Tagum, along with the City of Parañaque in Metro Manila, were chosen as pilot cities for the program in the Philippines.

Team leader Dr. Godofreda Dalmacion of UP Manila said they wanted to create awareness not only among pregnant women but also among government leaders on the importance of ultra-

sound testing as a key step in reducing birth complications and maternal deaths.

“They (government) have to put their money where their mouth is.

If they want to decrease maternal mortality, they should support pregnant women by providing them free ultrasound,” Dalmacion said.

Data released by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) through its Fifth Progress Report on the Millennium Development Goals showed that while the Philippines is on track in achieving the goal of reducing child mortali-

dent Graciano Mijares, Cagayan de Oro city police office (COCPO) chief, also extended a message of peace to the community.

Guest speaker Engr.

Elpidio M. Paras, owner of Dahilayan Adventure Park, a famous tourist destination in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, emphasized the importance of tourism to elevate the local economy of the community.

He said that in Dahilayan, he has hired Indigenous People (IP) and even residents in nearby barangays.

“If we could make tourists stay one more day in Cagayan de Oro or Region 10 then that would make a big difference in boosting the local economy,” he said.

DOT will be celebrating the entire week from

September 22 to 27 as National Tourism Week and will provide various activities.

There will be an exhibit of local products and services in the entire Northern Mindanao throughout weeklong celebration at SM Atrium.

Also, DOT will have exhibits at Vineyard Polytechnic College, Southern Philippines College, and Lourdes College on September 23, 24, and 26 respectively. Film showings and craft demonstrations are also scheduled at Vineyard.

The search for the 2014 DOT-10 Singing Ambassadors will be held on September 26 at the SM Atrium, while a closing program with the Kagayan Performing Arts will be held on the 27th. (JMOR/ PIA10)

Tourism Week opens in CDO

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HE Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 10 opened the National Tourism Week on September 22 at the SM City Atrium in Cagayan de Oro City, focusing on community development through the tourism industry.

DOT regional director Catalino E. Chan III welcomed guests and participants from the business sector, academe, and government agencies who witnessed the opening.

He said the theme “Tourism and Community Development” is an international theme for World Tourism Day on September 27, focusing on the ability of tourism to empower people and provide them with skills to achieve change in their local communities.

Senior Superinten-

ty, the country is still far from achieving the goal of reducing maternal mortality.

The report noted that

the number of mothers who die from childbirth have not decreased and instead increased to higher levels than when the MDGs started in 1990.

In 1990, the maternal mortality ratio was 209 per 100,000 live births.

But in 2011, the figure had increased to 221, higher than the initial figure in 1990.

Causes of maternal deaths are hemorrhage, sepsis, obstructed labor, hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, and complications of unsafe abortion, most of which are preventable with proper diagnosis and intervention through ultrasound, Dalmacion said.

“This project is not only a search for new intervention but also makes available a life saving test to 250 or more pregnant women who normally cannot afford the test,” she said.

GE Electronics provided the portable ultrasound machines for the

project, which costs at around P450,000.

Women’s health advocate Margie Moran-Floirendo, who was present during the launch, called on government to invest in this machine to help increase awareness in reproductive health care.

“More health services are needed and more education needs to be taught to women and this portable machine will surely help us a lot. It’s so small you can bring it to far-flung barangay health centers where pregnant women can be tested,” she said.

According to the City Health Office, Tagum will be prioritized by the Department of Health once it will purchase the said ultrasound machine.

For the meantime, select public midwives and nurses underwent last October 10 and11 a hands-on training on the technology. Louie Lapat of CIO Tagum

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Camella: Nonstop at Nineteen

A peek into Northpoint’s regal clubhouse, Wakefield Manor.

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AMELLA Davao turns 19 this September, and what a journey it is for its management and staff who enjoyed almost two decades of creating vibrant communities that have become the home of choice of many.

“We’ve come a long way from our first community to our latest development, offering homes for a varied set of homebuyers, from bungalows two-storey houses to condominiums,” said Anna Mae dela Pena, Camella Davao Marketing Head.

Camella gave Davao its first Caribbean-inspired subdivision, Solariega, followed by the Italian-themed Toscana, the Italian and Mediteranean-inspired Camella Cerritos, Camella Tagum, and the condominium community Northpoint.

The newest project soon to be built is Camella Davao.

“From high-end to mid-price to affordable homes, we’ve got the market covered. We want to reach more Davaoenos by creating communities they want to live in. We think they deserve it,” added dela Pena.

By listening to what the market demands, Camella has efficiently broadened its scope by designing better and more functional commu-

Perspective of the upscale lifestyle center at Northpoint. nities, placing careful attention down to the last detail to make living not only stylish but also convenient and enjoyable.

Making their communities more attractive to live in will be commercial developments that will be built nearby. A commercial center featuring Starmall will be built fronting Camella Cerritos in Mintal, and a village center will also rise immediately outside Camella Tagum.

A lifestyle center will also rise on the hill beside the main entryway of Northpoint, its landmark condo development in JP Laurel Av-

enue, Bajada. This commercial development will offer high-end stores and shops and other sophisticated lifestyle options, as well as a good vantage view of the city.

With such masterplanned communities, Camella not only offers a home for every Davaoeño and those who have adopted Davao as their new home, they also give them a prime property investment. Northpoint alone has a value appreciation that has doubled since it was first launched over five years ago.

Whether it’s one of Northpoint’s condo units or any of the stylish

homes of Camella’s other communities, the potential for rental income and guaranteed value appreciation over the years give homeowners an attractive return on their investments.

“We make it even easier for buyers to get their preferred homes. Part of our anniversary celebration is giving away very substantial discounts and exciting promo packages,” said dela Pena.

One such promotion is the Northpoint Triple Treat where a P150,000 outright discount is given away for two-bedroom and three-bedroom condo units, and P200,000

outright discount for a four-bedroom condo unit. All these come with a gift certificate the buyers can enjoy after their purchase.

“Buyers will be thrilled to know that they will get spot down payments discount from P90,000 to P250,000 off the total contract price and not just on the amount of down payment made,” said dela Pena.

Buyers will also be gifted with a free gadget and three appliances upon moving-in. They can select from a 32-inch LED TV, a refrigerator, range hood, air-condi-

tioner, electric stove, or a microwave oven.

Discounts are also given away for Camella Davao homes, from P20,000 to as high as P80,000 for the different home designs such as the Lessandra Series, Camella Series, Emerald and Ruby under the Jewel Series, and the Luxuria Series.

Cerritos Trails, the expansion project of Camella Cerritos, will also have discounts from P50,000 to as much as P80,000, while the Camella Series will have discounts of P30,000.00 to P50,000 for the different home designs.

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Institutionalizing the lifestyle check

IVEN the apparent propensity of government officials to misuse taxpayers’ money for their own personal purposes, it is a wonder that the lifestyle check – such as the one being brewed by Interior Secretary Mar Roxas for the Philippine National Police (PNP) – is not part of President Aquino’s “tuwid na daan” (straight path) as a regular program. The President, after all, takes pride in the supposed gains of his administration in weeding out corrupt practices from government. But is it really working if even high officials – including PNP director general Alan Purisima – are regularly being accused of amassing more wealth than their salaries as government employees could account for? To the average Filipino, a lifestyle check should go with the territory of being a public servant, no matter where he or she is in the pecking order.

The regional police director of Region 11, Chief Superintendent Wendy Rosario, has welcomed Roxas’ move, saying it is going to be done in the spirit of transparency.

His only request is that it be done properly and in order, noting that a lifestyle check can very well be used by

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the supposed checker to harass the one being checked.

“They should consider the rights of the policemen being checked because he is also a Filipino who has constitutional rights,” Rosario said. His concern is definitely valid, but it only serves to highlight what is wrong with government in the first place: it seems that in public service, no one can trust each other, and those who would crack the whip on their colleagues ought themselves to be under close scrutiny.

Rosario’s caveat notwithstanding, there is a need to institutionalize the lifestyle check on government employees – from the lowest to the highest positions – so that no one can get away with the people’s money. The filing of the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) is obviously not enough for the people to see what a public servant owns; the document is all too easily manipulated so that it obfuscates rather than puts into light the truth about the official or employee. With consistent checking, perhaps fewer people in government will get involved in corrupt practices, and maybe we can finally get the government we deserve.

ANTONIO M. AJERO Editor in Chief

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The rise of teen pregnancy

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ER classmates were caught unaware. She passed them and went straight to the national highway – walking as if she was under the influence of drugs. Everyone screamed when a speeding vehicle came her way. It was good that the driver was able to stop before he could hit her.

At the school principal’s office, she was interrogated. “I am three months pregnant,” said the 17-year-old high school student. The principal was further stunned when he found out that the father was much younger – only 14 years old.

In Western countries like the United States, teen pregnancy may not surprise anyone at all. But in a developing country like the Philippines, it comes as a shock – particularly among priests and religious leaders. “From time to time, we always emphasize that pre-marital sex is morally wrong!” said a Catholic priest.

It may be morally wrong, but teenagers, who are always curious of something new, are unaware of the consequences of early sex. All they want is to enjoy life and do things they think are right.

A study done in 1998 by the National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) showed that most teenagers (92 percent of those surveyed) who were engaged in sex did not consider pregnancy as part of it. Majority (78 percent) also didn’t even bother to use contraceptives the first time they had sex.

“Many of the youth are clueless that even on a single sexual intercourse, they could wind up pregnant,” wrote Dr. Rebecca S. Singson in an article which appeared in the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

The 2002 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study by the University of the Philippines Population Institute and the Demographic Research and Develop-

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The study showed that 26 percent of Filipino youths around the country from ages 15 Henrylito D. Tacio to 25 admithenrytacio@gmail.com ted to having a premarital sex experience. Worse, 38 percent of these youths were already in a live-in arrangement.

Studies conducted by the World Bank from 2000 to 2003 ranked the Philippines as one of the top 10 countries with an increasing number of teenage mothers. Seven out of 10 Filipina mothers are adolescents; most of them are below 19 years old.

About one-third of all pregnancies in the country occur between the ages of 15 and 24, according to Jacqueline Kitong, reproductive health adviser in the Philippines for the UN Population Fund.

Women’s groups are alarmed by the steady increase in teen pregnancies in recent years. “We need to stress that delaying the age of pregnancies are important for them,” Dr. Junice Melgar, Likhaan’s executive director, told Channel News Asia, “not just physically to save their lives because of the risks of early pregnancy, but also economically, because we know that young people who are able to have opportunities are the people who are able to delay sexual engagements, especially having pregnancies.”

But why do these teenagers engaged

in sex early in life? The Health Action Information Network (HAIN) with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) conducted a survey in seven regions across the country.

The survey – with 4,111 youth respondents -- found that the average age at which first sexual intercourse is experienced is 15.7 years old. Males experienced earlier sexual initiation than females (15.5 years vs. 16.7 years). On the average, sexually active adolescents have 3.5 sexual partners.

Curiosity was the main reason cited why they lost their virginity. Love was the second reason, while aroused feelings came third. Five percent of the respondents said they were forced to have sex the first time, while three percent did it in exchange for food and/or money.

Although not too many Filipino youngsters admitted it, experts consider peer pressure as one of the reasons female teenagers are engaged in sex early in life. This is especially common among girls who feel unpopular among their peers. “For many young adolescents, having a steady boyfriend is vital to their self-esteem,” explained Dr. Marita McCabe, professor of psychology at Deakin University’s Toorak campus in Melbourne. “They feel they must also have sex with their boyfriends to be accepted by their peer group. They are under enormous pressure to conform.”

According to the Guttmacher Institute, a US-based reproductive health think-tank, about 15 percent of teen pregnancy in the Philippines ends in abortion. Although abortion is illegal, the rate is higher (25 per 1,000 women) than in the United States where abortion is legal (23 per 1,000 women).

“For sure, there are more abortions that happen in our country that are not even

reported,” Dr. Singson wrote.

“But how did abortion come into the picture?” one teenager asked. “How did abortion even become an option?

Fear. Fear of being unaccepted, fear of the unknown, and lots and lots of fear.

Will no one stand up and lend an ear to just listen to what these teens are experiencing? Just how many more girls are getting rid of their babies? How many girls die by trying to kill their unborn child? How many babies will have to lose their life because no one listens?”

Pregnancy is not the only consequence of sexual intimacy among teenagers. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are most likely to infect them.

Most teenagers are not faithful to their partners. Should one relationship fail, there is always another one. Some girls even claim that they engage in casual sex with acquaintances.

In 2006, the Department of Education with support from UNFPA started a sex education program at the primary level (“We started the program at the Grade Four level because it is at that age that some girls start to menstruate,” Kitong said) but it was met with outrage from the Catholic Church.

Roman Catholic Bishop Reynaldo Evangelista of the Diocese of Boac in Marinduque, however, blamed the mass media and the Internet – and their emphasis on sex – for the increased teen pregnancy in the country.

“People from across the county are so exposed to television shows containing disturbing messages and images.

And it really has a negative effect on our youth,” he wrote in an article posted on the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines website. He said the Internet, where regulation is almost nil, is where teens can easily find sex-related materials.

• Joke of the Year – Pnoy’s political mantra “Matuwid na daan” which was never taken seriously by his incompetent officials and lieutenants. It is just an empty catchphrase.

• Disaster of the Year – Typhoon Yolanda, the natural calamity that exposed the Aquino government’s disastrous performance in times of massive national devastation.

• Game of the Year – No, its not basketball, but the guessing game who P-Noy will endorse as the administration presidential bet for 2016 election. This leaves Mar Roxas guessing whether or not he gets P-Noy’s blessing.

• Pontius Pilate of the Year – P-Noynoy. He washes his hands of any respon-

sibility for all the country’s problems and passes the blame to Gloria Arroyo and his critics.

• Superstar of the Year – Manny Pacman Pacquiao, the one and only.

• Joker of the Year – Antonio Trillanes IV. He disclosed to the media right after P-Noy’s Sona that retired generals identified with ex-President GMA were plotting to unseat P-Noy. Of course, nobody believed him. It was a sick joke coming from one who wants to gain pogi points by upstaging the military intelligence arm, and even the President himself. The guy is obviously suffering from megalomania.

• Error of the Year – DAP (Disbursement Acceleration Program) which was declared illegal and unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, and which Noynoy vehemently rejected.

• Bore of the Year – Communications czar Herminio Sonny Coloma for his dogmatic defense and apology of P-Noy’s policies, programs, and decisions.

• Surprise of the Year – The unbelievably strong showing of our country’s national basketball team Gilas Pilipinas

in the 2014 Basketball World Cup. The Philippines won only one game in the elimination round but displayed worldclass basketball by losing by less than five points against powerhouse Argentina (World No. 3), Greece (World No. 5), Croatia (World No. 10), and Puerto Rico (World No. 12). Team Philippines proved to the world that it can play world-class basketball.

• Killjoy of the Year – BIR commissioner Kim Henares, for giving Manny Pacquiao a rude welcome after Manny won back the WBC world welterweight title from Timothy Bradley last May. Henares filed tax evasion case against Manny for unpaid taxes for his 2008-2009 earnings which Manny had already paid in the US. Stupid girl.

• Athlete of the Year – Michael Martinez, the first ever Filipino figure skater to compete in the Winter Olympic Games in Russia. He didn’t win a medal, but won the respect and admiration of the world for his gutsy and scintillating performance. He finished 19th in a field of 24 best skaters in the world.

2014 – The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

hundred or so more winks and 2014 will just be a grain in the sands of time. As we anticipate its exit, let us have some quiet private fun by casting harmless glances at controversial personalities, hot issues and unforgettable events that give the year its own identity.

Here we go.

• Persons of the Year – Benhur Luy and his fellow whistle-blowers. They opened a can of worms that turned out to be senators and congressmen who allegedly pocketed their PDAF allocations through ghost NGOs. • Crime of the Year – What else but the multi-billion peso pork barrel scam. It’s a grand theft conspired in by our lawmakers, national government officials, and a suspected mastermind or brain using non-existent private organizations as conduits.

• Liar of the Year – Who else but Janet Lim-Napoles whose answers to questions during the Senate inquiry consisted mainly of repetitive “I don’t know. I don’t remember. I cannot recall.”

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gional Office (PRO) 11.

In her sworn statement, Danao’s wife said her husband slapped her four times inside their conjugal house in 2002.

Danao was temporarily relieved of his post as DCPO director on September 1, 2014

upon the order of the PRO 11 signed by regional director Chief Superintendent Wendy Rosario.

Danao can still return as DCPO director since his position was not declared vacant.

“He is just adminis-

tratively relieved, not permanently relieved, so he can still go back to his post,” Rosario said.

Deputy city director Senior Superintendent Manuel Marvin Pepino is currently assigned as the officer-in-charge of the DCPO.

score of 9.65.

Athletes from Vietnam and Japan rounded out the top five while entries from South Korea, Malaysia, and Chinese Taipei all finished at the sixth spot with identical 9.53 scorecards.

Parantac did not do as well at the Men’s Taijijian

event as he finished eighth in the field of 14. China’s Chen also took home the gold in that event.

Two more medals are expected from the sport of wushu for the Philippines as Francisco Solis and Jean Claude Saclag are assured of at least bronze medals

in the Men’s Sanda competitions.

Solis moved on to the semifinals of the -56kg category after beating Ting Hong Wong of Hong Kong, 2-0. Saclag on the other hand defeated Hendrik Tarigan of Indonesia, 2-0, in -60kg category.

of the case, it should be dismissed immediately or remanded back to the City Prosecution Office to allow the filing of a motion for reconsideration.

In his resolution, Lovitos recommended the inclusion of Felonia in the criminal information previously filed against Paul Dave Molina Labang and Rodel and Rommel Escote dela Cerna now

pending before RTC branch 17.

On September 18 Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch 17 Judge Evalyn Arellano Morales granted the motion to amend information filed by Prosecutor Lovitos.

The arraignment of Labang and the dela Cerna brothers was moved to October 3 due to the request of the respon-

dents through their legal counsel lawyer Ben Joseph Tesiorna.

King was killed inside his building on June 12, 2014. Labang was the self-confessed gunman while the dela Cerna brothers allegedly acted as lookout.

It was Labang who pointed to Felonia as the one who contracted them to kill King.

plementation of the K to 12 Act, financing of private educational institutions and greater government support for private education.

The first day of the Convention would be marked by the Eucharistic celebration presided over by the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, Most. Rev. Socrates B. Villegas, D.D. Prof.

Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, Chairperson of the Philippine Government’s panel on Peace Negotiations with MILF, will lead in the critical conversation on the Bangsamoro and the pursuit for genuine peace in Mindanao. Dr. Gemma Teresa T. Narisma, Manila Observatory’s Associate

Director for Research, will lead the discussion on the pressing issue of the environment The second day of the Convention would be a series of concurrent sessions on the Bangsamoro Basic Law, Inter-religious and Inter-faith dialogue, the implementation of the K to 12 Act and the Revised General Education Curriculum, Legal Updates pertinent to educational management, poverty, environment, among others.

Confirmed speakers include: Br. Carlito M. Gaspar, CSSR, Prof. Magsaysay S. Werble, Atty. Antonio G.M. La Viña, Ph.D., Hon. Pedrito A. Eisma, Prof. Alih Salakuran Aiyub, Hon. Francisco

M. Varela, Dr. Raymund C. Sison, Dr. Rosario A. Lapus, among others. Two special sessions are scheduled late in the afternoon to report on the National Filipino Catholic Youth Survey and the exploratory study on the Catholic Teachers CEAP will also be conferring, on the third day, the Pro Deo et Patria Award to Archbishop Leonardo Legazpi, O.P., D.D. (posthumously) for his significant contribution for the Philippine Church as the first Filipino Rector of the University of Sto. Tomas, former President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines and his work in the formation of priests and religious.

encoded 6,640 from the total, of which 3,921 are from Compostela Valley, 907 are from Davao Del Sur, 770 are from Davao City and 1,042 are from Davao del Norte.

The MCCT-IP is a program designed for the indigenous people resulting from a series of policy and program participatory reviews. The program is de-

signed to harmonize with the socio-cultural-political and geographic setting of IP communities.

The program will be serving beneficiaries who are in vulnerable and disadvantaged areas as identified during social preparations.

The beneficiaries will be the IP families with 0-18-year-old children or

those beyond 18 years old who are still currently enrolled in Elementary, High School, Alternative Learning System, School of Living Tradition, other indigenous learning systems, IPs living within or outside their ancestral domain, and those who are in the geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA).

is when water is supplied through faucets in the households.

Adriano said the region should focus on products with comparative advantage as shown by their respective outputs.

Adriano cited that based on a study in 2011, the region has shown potentials in the production of tropical fruits, raw materials like minerals and cereals except for rice.

He said this finding should make government

build an irrigation system that is crop-neutral or one that is not designed for rice alone.

He added that shortterm training in vocational skills needed attention.

However, he cautioned that such intervention should take note of a labor market study by the International Labor Organization that there was a discrepancy in skills training vis-à-vis available jobs in the region.

Adriano also clarified

that investors will not come in droves right after the passage of the BBL. He said it will take time before investor confidence is fully established.

He said that at the onset of the Bangsamoro the other regions would be the first to benefit from it.

Investors would pour in capital in neighboring areas while maintaining a wait-and-see attitude toward the Bangsamoro, he explained. (H. Marcos C. Mordeno / MindaNews)

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sent a vehicle to bring the boarder to the nearest hospital.

According to the caller, the victim tried to take his life by taking poisonous substance because he had a fight earlier with his girlfriend. He was later pronounced out of danger.

Edge Davao checked with Central 911 chief Emmanuel Jaldon who denied the allegations.

“I can guarantee that is very impossible for that to happen because even their [pertaining to call center agents of Central 911] supervisors are behind them during work,” Jaldon added.

He said that a single emergency call can only take a minute.

“All we have to ask are the four basic question and it will take longer if it’s a medical case or a crime in progress,” Jaldon said.

Jaldon said the four basic questions are composed of the following: 1.

What’s your emergency ?; 2. Where’s the location of the emergency ? ; 3.

What’s the case ?; and 4.

Who’s calling?

“Even before pa matapos ang four basic questions nagpapadala na kami agad once alam na ang location ng emergency,” he said.

“Matatagalan lang yan once magsimula ng magtanong ang agent namin sa condition ng victim,” he said.

He said that he will conduct an investigation if their agent had any lapses during the conduct of interrogation.

“All our calls are recorded,” Jaldon added.

Jaldon, however, said that the delay could be due to inavailability of ambulance unit.

“We cannot do anything about it but to wait the next ambulance to be available,” he said. There are a total of 23 regular and one bus ambulance in the city. Eight are augmented for the Sandawa 911 center, while other ambulances are augmented to satellite offices in Toril, Calinan, Sasa, and Panacan.

According to him, he cannot use the motorcycles augmented to Central

911 for emergency purpose because it’s already old and not operational anymore.

He said that the City Government is planning to purchase new motorcycles for Central 911 that can be used as vehicles for medical first aiders before ambulances can be dispatched. However, he did not disclose the total number of new motorcycles Central 911 will receive.

In a separate interview, Davao City Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) chief Frank Villaroman encouraged each barangay to have a vehicle that can be use during emergency situations.

“You cannot just rely to Central 911 dahil marami yang nirerespondehan,” he said.

Central 911 is under PSSCC. Villaroman said that they prioritize to respond on emergency situations like vehicular and road accident, fire incident, shooting incident and medical emergency situation. CRC

check and who will handle the matter if they find some anomalies with police fficers,” he said.

He said the process should be taken carefully because the result of any lifestyle check can be used as a mechanism for harassment.

“They should consider the rights of the policemen being checked because he is also a Filipino who has constitutional rights,” he

said.

Rosario said the personnel who will be assign to conduct the lifestyle check should consider other factors like the assistance a police official receives from his relatives and family.

“For instance, I have a well-of brother and he is willing to help me start my own business,” he said.

He said it should not be taken as a bribe.

“It’s a common misinterpretation that that is bribery, but I do believe that it will not become a bribe if it will be used for the common good,” he said.

Rosario said at least 6,000 police officials will be subjected to lifestyle check in the region.

“It’s not only Secretary Roxas who wants this. We will do it as long as it will not be used for harassment,” he said. CRC

ment units in hastening the project completion through prompt submission of requirements.

THE REASON According to Rabanos, it was the late Datu Oscar Bog-ot who constantly knocked on the door of Governor Del Rosario for a housing project for his people.

Sally Bog-ot, wife of the late Datu Bogot, said that the chieftain wanted to give his people permanent shelters away from their previous communities, which was near Paiton Lake.

To secure them from disaster, the tribal communities should live 500 meters away from the lake, Bog-ot said.

THE STRUCTURAL DESIGN The house was no ordinary unit that the NHA built. The design was not based on its regular housing project. Angel gave credit to the Ata-Manobos for creating the design and calling it their own.

She recalled that the initial design crafted by the indigenous people was an all wooden-made house. “But as the discussions went on,

they decided to change it to a semi-concrete, semi-wooden house,” she said.

The house has an area of 24 square meters with concrete base, wood panel walls and tin roofing.

Aside from the houses, a tribal hall and a worship hall will also be constructed within the area. These halls were also requested by the tribal leaders who considered these structures as important in exercising their traditional practices.

THE HAPPINESS Datu Pandillo Bogot, son of the late Datu Oscar Bogot, expressed gladness over the realization of his father’s dream.

His face brightened up as he narrated how his community members expressed their happiness upon knowing of the housing project designed for them.

The tribe members profusely expressed their thanks by warmly welcoming us to their place.

They showed us their new houses, prayed in their dialect, showcased their dances and served us their delicacies during lunch.

NHA’S NEXT BIG THING Although the housing project was a grant from NHA, a small amount of P 150 per month will be paid by the tribal families to the municipality. This will be the basis of NHA to again extend another project to the indigenous people of Talaingod.

Heads of the tribal families were unanimous in saying that they could afford the required payments which they cited as a small fraction of their income from their farms of corn, coconut, ruber, among other agricultural crops.

The success now of the next NHA project in Talaingod, not only lies on the municipal government, but on the hands of the existing tribal beneficiaries.

Giving houses to indigenous people is the next big thing that National Housing Authority has lined up to do. It started with just an idea far from what NHA planned to do but it turned out into a meaningful project for the Ata Manobos in Talaingod. (PIA 11, Michael Uy)

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Revival of folk dances

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have been to various parts of the world.

Aside from tourist attractions and food, another thing that makes a country more vibrant and alive is its folk dances. Consider the following: China’s Dragon dance, Japan’s ancestral dance called Bon Odori, and yes, the Square dance of the Americans.

The Philippines, with more than 7,000 islands, has its own folk dances.

The most popular is the “Tinikling.” The steps of the dance are direct imitation of the movements of the endemic bird called “tikling” (usually found in rice fields) that hops to escape the traps set by hunters.

Made popular by those from province of Leyte, the dancers – moving with poise and grace – try to “skip in-between two bamboo poles that are held to pound rhythmically against each other.”

Another popular folk dance is the “Pandanggo sa Ilaw.” The term “pandanggo” is borrowed from the Spanish word “fandango.”

A dance of grace and balance, it is characterized

by “lively steps and clapping that varies in rhythm in 3/4 time.” What makes this dance exciting is the use of three glasses with lighted candles inside; one is placed on the head and two others are at the back of each hand.

From the south comes “Singkil,” a dance whose name is taken from the bells worn on the ankles of the Muslim princess. There are several versions of this dance. One interpretation has the princess going into her garden, accompanied by her slave. The princess “plays with the butterflies, which are represented by the fan dancers. The movements of the fans supposedly represent those of the butterflies.” In another popular version, the prince uses a scarf instead of a sword.

There are several other popular folk dances in the Philippines. But I am sure not too many of today’s generation know them well. In fact, some of them may have never heard or seen those folk dances.

This was one of the main reasons the municipality of Bansalan in Davao

del Sur has included Folk Dance Competition as one the main events of its anniversary celebration every September.

“We want to educate our elementary pupils and high school students about our culture,” explained Hope Geraldine E. Batal, the municipal tourism officer. “They need to know that we have our dances we should be proud of.

Instead of endorsing modern dance, break dance, and other dances from the West, why don’t we promote our very own?”

In the recent anniversary celebration, eight schools from elementary and four schools from secondary level participated in the contest. “We started this event last year and we were surprised that many schools became interested,” Batal said. “We thought the school heads won’t support us but it turned out that they were just waiting for the right opportunity,” Batal said.

In our interview with Mayor Edwin G. Reyes last year, he said: “(The folk dance competition) is a different way of showcasing

talents and individualities.

(It is also) a way of showing love and praises (to our culture).”

In the Elementary Division, the Villa-Doneza Central Elementary School won first place. The pupils interpreted the “Saut sa Rarug.” It is a dance portraying the use of bamboo container, primarily in fetching water.

The New Clarin Elementary School won second place for dancing the “Pasigin,” a fish net used by the fisherfolk from Capiz.

“The pasigin dance would have been an ordinary and playful dance had it not been for a comic relief where at the end, the ring-net reveals a hole big enough for the fish to escape,” my source said.

Kumakaret was the dance interpreted by the third placer, the Bansalan Central Elementary School.

It is a courtship dance of the so-called “kumakaret,” a person who makes wine from a palm tree. My source said: “The dance shows their ability, skill and good balance while dancers perform the dance with half-filled glasses of

wine.”

In the secondary division, Marber National High School won first place for doing the “Sinakiki.” Second place went to Nazareth High School for “Habanera Botaleña,” while St. Mary’s College of Bansalan won third place for “Arigay.”

I tried to do some research on the folk dances performed by the winners. “Sinakiki” is a dance that originates from Rapu-Rapu island in Albay, which is known for its lively fiestas.

My source said: “During these fiestas, a playful and lively dance called the Sinakiki is performed. The Sinakiki illustrates the flirtatious movements of a rooster as his ladylove evades his every move.”

This was what I found about the second placer’s dance (Habanera Botaleña): “(It’s) a combination of Spanish and Philippine steps with flamenco influence. This is a social popular dance in the North among the Ilocanos. It is a courtship dance but sometime it is also performed during

weddings and other social gatherings.”

I didn’t get much information about the Arigay.

What I know is that it’s a playful chicken dance.

How did the judges come up with the winners? Well, they were given criteria to follow.

These were: performance (which included skill and mastery, stage projection, and showmanship), 50 percent; authentic interpretation, 30 percent; and authenticity of costume, music, and equipment, 20 percent.

Research conducted by the author showed that the term folk dance describes dances that share some or all of the following attributes: dances performed at social functions by people with little or no professional training, often to traditionally based music; dances not generally designed for public performance or the stage, though may be later arranged and set for stage performances; and execution dominated by an inherited tradition rather than innovation (though folk traditions change over time).

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UNLIKE most adults, children actually count the days and nights until their next birthday. When asked, they would usually say their birthday is their second most favorite time of the year, next to Christmas.

Coming up with a successful birthday party entails a lot of preparation and attention to detail. As much as parents would lovingly sacrifice time to look into each detail and make sure everything goes well in their child’s event, most couples sustain a two-income household which poses a bit of challenge when it comes to planning the big day.

Thus, the high demand for event planners and stylists.

Making a business out of event styling can be a fulfilling and profitable venture for someone who enjoys the social scene, is organized in nature and has a flair for beautifying spaces. It even require a lot of hefty amount for investment and capital.

“Creativity, imagination and passion are your best assets in this industry,” shares mompreneur Khimberly Ty Cruz, owner and lead stylist of Party Deco. “This kind of profession thrives on impression and reputation. You’re only as good as your last work, so you have give your best in each project. You are measured according to your portfolio, network and how people recall your work as an artist and service provider.”

Khimberly is the newest addition to the growing population of event stylists in Davao City. She points out how the rudiments of her job has turned her into a perfectionist and taught her the value of teamwork and humility.

“This is not something you can do alone. Just like parents who seek our services, we also need helping hands to execute the nitty-gritty details. You see, nothing is left unnoticed by guests. Be it the cake, ceiling work, centerpieces, giveaways, wall accents, lighting design,

chairs or balloons, each of these makes a lasting impression that will either make or break your career.

The main task of an events stylist is to put together all these elements and create a memorable experience through visuals, texture and colors.”

Dream job “I’ve always had that knack in putting together decorations special occasions,” Khimberly gushes.

“It was a hobby that simply grew in me, something I enjoyed doing but never really gave much thought in terms of career possibilities. It turned out, what I needed was a little push and encouragement from family and friends.

I finally saw the business potential in this when I was organizing my child’s 1st birthday party. The positive feedback from guests helped boost my confidence and courage to finally establish myself as a professional events stylist.”

To this 32-year old working mom, opening her own production outfit called Party Deco is not only an investment for the future but also in personal development.

“Learning is a lifelong process and I never stop researching on how I can improve my style.

My think tank is practically like mood board that continues to expand with fresh ideas from online and printed resources.

Each event is different and every client would want something original even if

the theme is nothing new.”

While living a life in parties can be crucial and taxing at times, Khimberly is not complaining. She happily juggles work with mommy duties, making sure that she keeps the latter sacred and nonnegotiable. “Time for the family is important. That’s mainly the reason why I chose to put up a business that is close to my heart. Work for me comes relatively light and breezy, which gives me more time to share with my husband and child.”

Getting the party started “I encourage clients to speak their mind even during the first meeting,” explains Khimberly.

“There’s never a dull moment in brainstorming sessions. The event actually starts to take shape at that moment when you sit down with clients and sum up all their points and suggestions.”

“Making decisions is easier if you have a well thought out theme, as this instantly sets the tone for your party. A big chunk of

my time is spent on design and production. If needed, I source out materials and decors abroad. Most of the time, everything is customized and produced locally. Clients love personalized printables from name tags, water bottles, popcorn boxes, etc. They want the party to look fun but not too overwhelming.”

Khimberly humbly gives credit to her own roster of talents. “I have a fantastic team of dedicated production assistants and artists. I personally attend to each project and look into every detail. To keep the quality of work at its best, I try not to accept bookings for events happening on the same

day. From planning, researching, conceptualization to execution, depending on the extent of work, I can work around with lead times from as short as 2 weeks to a month or more.”

When asked about her plans for the future, Khimberly prefers to keep her feet on the ground and focus on training and development. “I am still relatively new in this industry.

I have a lot more to prove and improve on. For now, I just want to live in the moment and enjoy each step of my journey.”

For more details and inquiries about Party Deco, please log on to www.facebook.com/partydecoPH or call 0917-725-6076.

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Tommy Hilfiger headlines Metro Society’s fashion issue IN fashion capitals across the globe, designers, editors, and models gear up for the opening of the fashion season wherein the runways present the year’s Fall/Winter collections as September rolls around.

Metro Society is right on trend, presenting their annual Fashion Issue, with American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger leading the pack.

Hilfiger, the king of classic American prep, is presented proudly on the magazine’s coveted cover.

Shot by Annie Leibovitz exclusively for Metro Society, this portfolio of the artist, businessman, and family man gives readers a glimpse into his day-to-day life. He talks candidly with Metro Society about his history, his empire, and what inspires him. His style and aesthetic can cross continents, but they never truly lose their undeniable Western roots that keep his work a notch about the rest.

On the local front, Metro Society presents the New Wave of Designers. Talented, intelligent, and youthful are just a few attributes that bind this select group together. Each has his or her own personal style, which gives the local consumer varied options when selecting an artist to work with.

All this and more, including the latest collections of Louis Vuitton and Tommy Hilfiger, plus specials on Bvlgari, Hermes, Burberry, and Tiffany. Enjoy Metro Society’s Fashion issue, out in bookstores and magazine stands nationwide.

Globe Project 1 Phone to collect obsolete gadgets TECHNOLOGICAL changes in the field of telecommunications are happening in a rapid pace. Continuous popularity of social networking sites, the high demand for mobile browsing, and the availability of very affordable communications gadgets encourage more people to replace or upgrade their mobile phones almost yearly.

With this development, old gadgets often end up abandoned or worse, thrown into the trash together with drained phone batteries and broken chargers. These obsolete and unwanted electronic and electrical devices add up to millions of metric tons of e-waste disposed worldwide every year which cause toxic metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and beryllium to be released into the air and seep into the ground and waterways.

To combat the dumping of e-waste and promote stronger social and environmental practices, leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom is embarking on the biggest and most ambitious mobile recycling program in the Philippines. Dubbed as Project 1 Phone, it is designed to create awareness on proper e-waste disposal and to promote sustainability.

“Globe is not only dedicated to growing its business but is also committed to addressing environmental concerns and promoting human health amidst the fast growth of this high-tech industry.

Being a communications provider, Globe takes responsibility in educating the people on how to dispose their old mobile devices and computers as well as end-of-life mobile battery packs and chargers in the best way possible,” said Yoly Crisanto, Senior Vice President of Globe Corporate Communications.

By donating unused, non-working, or damaged phones and tablets, mobile phone batteries, and even personal computers to the campaign, each Filipino would be able to do his share in minimizing not only the environmental impact of e-waste but also counter its harmful effects on health such as skin diseases and possible damage to vital organs and the skeletal system.

Globe also makes it easy for its customers and other stakeholders to participate in the drive by providing donation bins in participating Globe Stores in various parts of the country (for the complete list, please visit the Globe Telecom website www.globe.com. ph/project1phone).

Schools, corporations, local government units, and other private and non-government organizations may also participate in the program by adopting recycle bins. Interested parties may email Globe at bridgecom@globe.com.ph.

All devices and accessories that Globe will gather shall be turned over to TES-AMM, a leading electronics waste recycler which will take responsibility for at end-of-life products to ensure that they are managed responsibly.

TES-AMM will, likewise, work on recovering precious metals and plastics from the recycled gadgets. Globe has committed to build at least 40 school buildings in the province of Aklan and proceeds of Project 1 Phone will be used to add to the said number since hundreds of classrooms are still needed in the area.

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FOOD

Childhood memories in Seda Abreeza’s Pahiyas Festival

By Cheneen R. Capon

Pancit Habhab.

IN the Pixar film Ratatouille, the main character Remy – who happens to be a rat – serves a simple dish to food critic Anton Ego which is so brilliant it reduces the latter to his childhood memory of his mother cooking. The message is that the test of a good chef is the ability to bring back the diner to happy childhood memories.

And famed chef Janjie Ocoma was able to do just that – wow a table of fellow Tagalogs into reminiscing authentic dishes from their past.

Seda Abreeza Hotel hosted a dinner buffet on September 5 featuring dishes from Southern Tagalog cooked by the Lakwatserong Kusinero. “I didn’t have plans to have this event until Seda asked me to cook dishes from the Pahiyas Festival,” Ocoma, who’s been into cooking since he was 19, said.

“They said they missed Tagalog dishes so much after staying more than a year in Davao City,” he said, referring to Seda’s hotel manager Kennedy V. Kapulong and sales director Andres D. Hipolito, who are both from Manila.

Pahiyas Festival is an annual celebration in Lucban, Quezon for a bountiful harvest, much like the Kadayawan Festival of Davao City. The Pahiyas is celebrated every year on May 15. Houses are adorned with fresh and colorful fruits and vegetables, agricultural products, handicrafts, and kiping, a colorful decoration made from rice flour which afterwards can be grilled or fried for eating.

“Some recipes were from my mother,” he added, referring to the hardinera and embutido. Hardinera is a famous meatloaf dish that originated in Quezon Province. This is consid-

Yema Cake.

Lumpiang Sariwa.

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ered a special dish and is often served on special occasions such as town fiestas and other important gatherings like Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and weddings.

“It’s not every day that everyone can it this food,” Chef Janjie said, recalling that hardinera was a “rich man’s dish” because of the cost of ingredients and the tedious preparation.

He said most Lucban dishes are rich with vinegar, which gives recipes their distinct taste and lon-

ger shelf life. For instance, the pancit habhab is placed on a banana leaf and seasoned with vinegar. From the name itself, the diner eats it straight from the leaf without using utensils. The challenge is to eat it without the noodles touching the nose.

“The pancit used for pancit hab-hab came all the way from Lucban, Quezon,” Chef Janjie said of the dish he served that night. Aside from being seasoned with vinegar, pancit hab-hab is also

known for its non-oily texture. It is also rich in meat and vegetables.

Chef Janjie also showcased the Lucban longganisa which is known for its garlicky and slightly sour flavor. The Lucban longganisa is quite similar to chorizo de bilbao, the famous garlic sausage of Spain.

One of the guests approached the chef and said she brought along her mother who missed the taste of authentic Tagalog dishes like sinugno, a smoky flavored fish dish with coconut milk cream.

Sinugno is simply grilled tilapia which is wrapped in mustard leaves then cooked with coconut cream.

Probably anyone who grew up in the Southern Tagalog region knows pinangat, or more known as laing. Though the dish originated in Bicol Region, it is well known and common in Tagalog households. This dish is a blend of taro leaves, chili, meat and coconut milk wrapped in gabi leaves and tied securely with coconut leaf.

These are just among the Lucban dishes that Seda Abreeza Hotel will be serving a ala carte for the whole month of September. Tagalogs can have their fill of childhood memories and share the experience with their non-Tagalog family and friends.

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RJ Padilla carves his own name BEING part of the popular Padilla clan is both a gift and a curse, said Kapuso actor and showbiz newbie RJ Padilla.

It’s a gift because the surname itself can be easily associated to certain good traits, one of which is being sociable. But at times, since comparisons in the showbiz industry are inevitable, it can also become a curse.

Keeping these things in mind, RJ is nothing but determined on setting out to make a name for himself. And a huge part of what he has achieved as an actor so far, he owes greatly to GMA Network.

Currently, the actor is part of the top-rating afternoon series Dading, which is about to wrap up some time in October, wherein he plays the lover of Gabby Eigenmann’s gay character.

Get to know more about RJ in this exchange as he openly shares a few things about his career and personal life.

Q: What’s your reaction to the ratings success of Dading?

A: We are blessed. Happy kami dahil ‘yung lahat ng hirap na ginagawa namin para sa show, ang ganda ng kinalalabasan. Sobrang happy kami.

Q: What’s the viewers’ common reaction about your portrayal as Gabby Eigenmann’s lover?

A: Actually, maraming nagalit sa character ko as Dindo. Pero happy ako kasi ‘yun din talaga ang target ko, na magalit ang mga tao sa character ko kasi nga pangit ‘yung trip ko rito, salbahe talaga ako rito. Happy ako na na-achieve ko ‘yung target ko. So far, wala pa namang namemersonal sa akin. Madalas sinasabi lang nila, dapat si Dindo ‘yung mabugbog, dapat ilagay siya sa kulungan, at dapat pahirapan ‘yung mga ganoong klaseng hirit lang. Pero with that, natutuwa ako.

Q: Is Dindo, in any way, comparable to RJ Padilla?

A: Malayo, of course. Kung paano magalit, hindi ako ‘yun. Ako simple lang ako magalit, tahimik lang ako.

Kapag ayaw mong makinig sa akin, e di huwag, huwag kang makinig sa akin. Hindi rin ako ‘yung tipong kino-confront ko

‘yung tao.

Q: Dading is a gay-themed series.

Personally, what do you think of gay people?

A: Wala naman akong problema sa mga gay.

Para sa akin, I respect them. Never ako nagalit sa mga gay.

Si Tita B e b e (Gandanghari) n g a nagi n g gay rin.

And happ y n a man ako dahil kumportable siya sa ginawa niya.

Basta masaya siya, masaya rin kami para sa kanya.

Q: How is it like being part of the popular Padilla clan?

A: Nakaka-pressure.

Para sa akin, it’s both a gift and a curse. Gift kasi kapag sinabi mong Padilla, marunong makisama, matinee idol. Curse kasi pwede kang i-compare sa mga nauna sa industriya. Lalo na kapag gusto mong gumawa ng sarili mong pangalan o marka, laging may sinusumbat sa’yo na “Para lang naman pala itong si Robin, para lang naman pala itong si Rommel, para lang naman pala itong si Daniel.”

So mahirap din na ilayo ‘yung sarili mo sa kanila.

Q: How do you manage the expectations of your viewers?

A: Wala po akong limitations. I go for the goal. I do comedy, I do drama, I do action. Hinuhuli ko talaga kung ano ‘yung gustong makuha ng mga tao sa akin. Inaalam ko rin kung ano ‘yung feedback nila.

Sabi nga ng iba, effective daw ako sa comedy at ‘yung iba gustung-gusto na nagbabakla-baklaan ako. Sabi pa nila sa akin, ang ganda ko raw na bak-

la. Sabi ko naman, iwan na lang natin sa TV ‘yun.

Kung sakali

man, pero hindi ko sinasabing magiging bakla ako, siyempre nakakaoffend naman kay Tita Bebe ‘yun, siyempre gusto niya siya lang ang one and only. (laughs!)

Q: If given the chance, do you think you can handle Gabby’s gay role?

A: I think carry naman.

Q: How about all-out gay roles?

A: Siguro it would take time. Hindi pa ngayon.

Siyempre ayoko namang biglain dahil baka atakihin sa puso ‘yung tatay ko. (laughs!) Pasundotsundot muna.

Q: What’s the most remarkable thing that happened to your character in Dading?

A: ‘Yung pagbabago ni Dindo. Na-realize niya na mali lahat ng ginawa niya. Nagulat din ako na

good person pala itong si Dindo, akala ko all the way salbahe siya. Inaabangan ko nga kung ano ‘yung week na may papatayin ako pero wala naman.

Q: What can you say about your current status in show business?

A: Actually, noong elementary pa lang ako, alam ko na ‘yung gusto ko, ito talagang showbiz.

tulong sa kanila. Hindi ko pinagyayabang pero nanggaling talaga ako sa baba. Naranasan ko ‘yung pumila sa auditions, sa With A Smile, Carmela, Dading, at Bubble Gang.

Kasi para sa akin, doon ko malalaman kung talagang deserving akong makuha. Mahirap din kasi yung bigla kang sasalang dahil dumaan ka sa short cut tapos mapapahiya mo rin yung pangalan mo. Kadalasan nga dati sa mga ino-audition-an ko, puro denied, denied,

Ayaw l a n g ng dad ko dahil gusto niya talaga magtapos muna ako sa pagaaral.

So sinubukan kong tapusin pero half court lang eh.

So tinanong niya ako kung ano ba talaga ang gusto ko sa buhay ko, sabi ko sa kanya, gusto ko talaga mag-showbiz.

And ngayon, happy ako na magaganda na ‘yung mga nangyayari sa akin, may napupuntahan na ako. Si Papa happy na rin, kapag nanonood nga siya ng Dading, sinasabi niya sa akin na “Ang galing anak, okay ‘yun, pero huwag kang mai-in love kay Gabby ha.” May ganung biro si Papa.

denied. Sabi ko na lang sa Panginoon, “Ito po ba talaga ‘yung path ng buhay ko?” So far, sabi siguro ng Panginoon, “Huwag kang masyadong mainip.”

Q: Do you consider this project as your biggest break so far?

A: Yes. Actually, GMA talaga ang nag-bigay sa akin ng break. Nagsimula ako sa With A Smile tapos after noon, lagi na silang nagte-text kapag may auditions, tapos nagpupunta ako.

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Q: Any upcoming projects?

A: Nag-iisip pa si Tito Robin kung ano ‘yung pwede kong maging role sa Bonifacio. Ako naman, hinihintay ko lang naman, ayoko naman ‘yung “Tito Robin, bigyan mo na ako.” Actually, noong nag-start ako sa showbiz, never akong humingi ng

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STYLE

ONE of Britain’s top trendsetters has now reached Philippine shores creating a more exciting retail scene for today’s more discerning style set.

Inspired by the vibrant music and fashion scene of the 90’s, Paul Slade started out with a modest line of bespoke t-shirts for family and friends. One of Slade’s top inspirations when he was starting out was American Pop artist, Jeff Koons.

After a couple of successful clothing lines, Slade continued to develop his knack for setting trends through fashion by immersing himself in his favorite sources of inspiration – vintage clothing, graffiti, 80’s Hip Hop and Japanese street brands.

Eventually, the young designer started to develop a new project, which he called, Paul’s Boutique – a name inspired by an iconic Beastie Boy album.

In its early years, Paul’s Boutique created handcustomized army surplus, vintage denims and sweatshirts. Not long after, the brand’s bespoke products caught the eye of local style setters, eventually gaining a cult following. The bold, unapologetic designs of Paul’s Boutique was exactly what young Londoners were looking for. Paul’s Boutique then became a regular fixture in Portobello Road in 2000 before being snapped up by big retailers like Topshop and Oxford Circus.

As the brand continued to grow, international celebrities like Paris Hilton and Justin Timberlake started taking notice of its cheeky designs. In 2009, demand for the brand ballooned immensely, prompting Paul’s Boutique to outsource its manufacturing in order to keep up.

As the creative director of the company, Paul continues to churn out designs that have the London girl in mind, mixing in a diversity of styles, music, cultural influences, and attitudes that has made London such an eclectic, exiting source of fashion

inspiration for many. As such, customers of the brand can expect fun, wearable pieces with an edge as the Paul’s Boutique girl is described as cool, quirky, confident and with a great sense of fun. Fashion conscious but with her own unique style, the Paul’s Boutique girl is a true individualist, who enjoys expressing herself through well-made, highly-creative clothing and accessories, never one to blend in the crowd.

Currently, Paul’s Boutique continues to attract young style setters from Rita Ora to Pippa Middleton.

Now on its 13th year, Paul’s Boutique is firmly established in the international fashion arena. The

brand is present across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and South Africa. Global expansion continues season on season.

In the Philippines, Paul’s Boutique bags are now available in the Primer Group of Companies’ premiere concept stores like Bratpack, The Travel Club and Ladybag. Offering a wide range of totes, small bags, and other la-

dies’ accessories, each piece is characterized by the brand’s distinct style.

From an explosion of colors to an assortment of styles and design techniques, each piece is sure to make a style statement no matter where you go.

The Primer Group of Companies, Asia’s next retails giant, is the exclusive distributor of Paul’s Boutique in the Philippines.

Call: 224-0733 • Tionko St., Davao City

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ACCUPRINT PUBLISHING, INC.

Is in need of:

MACHINE OPERATOR

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Serving a seamless society

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Qualifications:

- At least high school graduate, not more than 30 years old - Physically and mentally fit - Can handle minor repairs of the machine - Has the ability to be cool under pressure of deadlines and complex projects - Experience of at least one year

Send application letter & resume to: HR Supervisor ZION Accuprint Publishing, Inc. Door 14 Alcrej Building, Quirino Ave., 8000 Davao City, Philippines E-mail: marketing@edgedavao.net zion_publishing@yahoo.com Telefax: (082) 2213601 Website: www.edgedavao.net

Account Executives (3) - Male / Female, not more than 30 years old - Candidate must posses a Bachelor/ College Degree in any Business field.

- Willing to work under pressure, flexible, persuasive, can speak fluently and computer literate - A team player - With Basic Salary, Transportation, Communication, allowance + Commission For interested applicants, you may send your resume to: HR Department EDGEDavao

Doors 13 & 14 Alcrej B;dg., Quirino Ave., Davao City Tel. No. (082) 221-3601 Email: edgedavao@gmail.com

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2nd BIMP-EAGA IMT-GT Golf at RPV on Oct. 24 G

OLFERS from five different countries will see action in the 2nd BIMP-EAGA (Brun e i - I n d o n e s i a - M a l aysia-the Philippines-East ASEAN Growth Area) and IMT-GT (Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand-Growth Triangle) Friendship Golf Tournament set on October 24 at the all-weather Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club.

“Five countries, one destination. This could be the biggest international golf tournament ever to be held in Davao,” said tournament chairman Reinz Jordan Yamyamin.

Yamyamin, son of Davao’s top amateur golfer Joel, said the 18-hole golf tournament is open to male and female amateur golfers both local and foreigner ages 18 years old and above.

The categories are the Class A (0-9 handicap), Class B (10-15), Class C

(16-21) and Class D (2227). Prizes will be given to the over-all gross and net champions, over-all gross and net first runner-up, Class A, B, C and D gross and net champions, gross and net first runner-up; Ladies over-all gross and net champions; and JCI Special Award for BIMP-EAGA delegates.

The scoring system in the individual competition is Stableford. It will have a shotgun start at 6 a.m. and 11 a.m.

“We have five exciting hole-in-one prizes at stake in all par 3s,” said Yamyamin said.

The hole-in-one prizes are one brand new Mitsubishi Mirage G4 car, a Skygo Wizard motorcycle, a 32 inches Samsung Led TV and two units Kawasaki CT100 motorcycles.

“Aside from the trophies, we also have lots of raffle prizes during the awarding at the club-

Wushu bets assured of medals

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HE Philippines is assured of at least two medals in the Asian Games after its bets ran the table in the wushu quarterfinals on Monday in Incheon, South Korea.

Jean Claude Saclag (men’s Sanda -60 kg.) and Francisco Solis (men’s Sanda -56 kg.) are both assured of at least a bronze after dispatching their respective opponents to enter the semifinals.

Saclag defeated Hen-

drik Tarigan of Indonesia, 2-0, while Solis fashioned out an identical result against Wong Ting Hong of Hong Kong.

But the the wushu team’s female bet Divine Wally bowed to the host nation’s Kim Hyebin, 2-0, in the women’s Sanda -52 kg.

Saclag will try to crash the medal round against Narender Grewal of India in the semis, while Solis will battle Zhao Fuxiang of China. — GMA News

house,” Yamyamin said.

Registration fee is P2,000 for Filipinos with registration centers at the Rancho Palos Verdes Golf & Country Club, Golf View Driving Range and Alcohall – Michael’s Wines and Spirits.

For foreign players, they must fill up the online registration form via the BIMP EAGA website – http://eagaimtfair2014.com/friend ship-golf-tournament and click “Submit”. Or, print the downloadable registration form found on this page and send the scanned copy of the accomplished form via email to bimpeagagolf@ gmail.com. Registration Fee: USD 80.00 / player. Payment should be made via band deposit Asia United Bank – Davao JP Laurel Branch: Bank fees to be shouldered by the Player; Account Name: JCI DAVAO, INC.;

Account Number: 30101-000433-1; Swift Code: AUBKPHMM. After payment has been made, send a scanned copy of your bank transaction to email address – bimpeagagolf@ gmail.com and wait for our confirmation. Payment must be made within 10 days to secure your reservation.

Deadline for local players is on October 11 while for the delegates on Sept. 28.

The golf event is part of the 2nd BIMP-EAGA & IMT-GT Trade Fair and Business Leader’s Conference set Oct. 23-26 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier in Davao City. It is presented by the Mitsubishi Motors, JCI Davao, and Mindanao Development Authority and in partnership with Emcor, Golf View Driving Range, Motortrade and Marco Polo Hotel.

FACTBOX (Part 4 of a series): Here’s the factbox on the sports events at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea from September 9-October 4:

GYMNASTICS

Gymnastics is divided into three separate disciplines - artistic, which involves both men’s and women’s competitors, rhythmic, which is solely for women and involves choreographed use of apparatus to music, and trampolining.

All three competitions will be held at the 8,800-seater Namdong Gymnasium.

The artistic competition will be held from Sept.

21-25 with 14 gold medals up for grabs in the teams, individual all-around and individual apparatus competitions.

Men will compete in six individual apparatus finals - floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars and horizontal bar, while the women have four - vault, uneven bars, beam and floor.

China have been the dominant force in artistic gymnastics since it was introduced at the 1974 games in Tehran, winning 123 of the 175 gold medals awarded.

Trampolining will be held on Sept. 26 with two gold medals for men’s and women’s individual performances on offer.

The rhythmic gymnastics team’s event will be held on Oct. 1 and the individual all-around competition on Oct. 2.

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HANDBALL

Jean Claude Saclag and Francisco Solis are both assured of at least a bronze.

The handball events will take place at the Seonhak Handball Gymnasium and the Suwon Gymnasium from Sept. 20-Oct. 2 with one gold on offer for both the men’s and women’s events.

South Korea have dominated both since the sport joined the Games in 1982, winning 11 of the 14 golds awarded.

The hosts will also fancy their chances again, with their women finishing just outside the medals at the London Olympics and the men also qualifying as Asia’s best.

-HOCKEY - The hockey events will take place at the Seonhak Hockey Stadium from Sept. 20-Oct. 2 with one gold on offer for both men and women.

Pakistan have won the men’s event eight times since it was introduced in 1958, though South Korea, China and 2010 silver medallists Malaysia will also fancy their chances this year.

China’s women will seek a fourth consecutive gold after winning a tense penalty shoot-out with South Korea in the final of the 2010 Guangzhou Games.

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JUDO

The judo events will take place at the Dowon Gymnasium from Sept. 20-23.

Boasting world class judokas from the martial art’s global superpowers, the judo tournament is always a highlight of the Asian Games and is likely to be fiercely contested.

A total of 16 golds are on offer, with eight different categories each for men and women.

Japan topped the medal standings at Guangzhou, with their seven golds just pipping South Korea’s six, but their failure to win more in their native sport was considered a national disgrace.

China and Uzbekistan are also likely to be strong contenders for medals.

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KABBADI

CHAMPIONS ANEW. The Ateneo de Davao University 12 Under boys football team under coach Albert Ryan Lim won the DFA 12 Under Grassroots Development Football tournament held recently at the Tionko grounds. (Photo by Bai Siang Lim)

The kabbadi tournament will take place at the Songdo Global University Gymnasium from Sept. 28Oct. 3 with a gold each for the men’s and women’s events on offer.

A team sport born in India, no other nation has upset the game’s creators who have won all six of the men’s tournaments dating back to 1990 and the sole women’s title at its Guangzhou debut.

The other medals have generally gone to the other

To be continued...

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HINA are hoping a new version of their famous “Great Wall of China” can help maintain their Asian Games basketball dominance as they come under heavy attack from rivals.

China, with players like towering NBA superstar Yao Ming, have won seven of the last nine men’s gold medals stretching back to their first triumph in Bangkok in 1978.

But since their 2010 Asiad victory on home soil in Guangzhou, China have seen the retirement of Yao, and have also lost former NBA players Wang Zhizhi and Yi Jianlian.

Now, under threat from hosts South Korea, Iran and the Philippines, they arrive in Incheon with two of the Games’ tallest players who can forge a reputation of their own.

Zhou Qi, 18, will tow-

NEW WALLS. Wang Zhelin (left) and Zhou Qi (right) are the new Great Wall of the Chinese basketball team.

Kia Sorrentos unveil line-up M

ANNY Pacquiao, head coach of the KIA Sorentos and a member of their lineup, was not with the team during the unveiling of the team roster held Sunday at the fifth Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) at the World Trade Center in Pasay.

KIA will feature players returning PBA players Rich Alvarez, Rudy Lingganay, Chad Alonzo, Reil Cervantes, Hans Thiele, and LA Revilla.

They also have Michael Burtscher and Chito Jaime, players they got from the dispersal draft.

Rookies Alvin Padilla, Joshua Webb, Kenneth Ighalo, Bogs Raymundo, Paul Sanga, Eder Saldua, and JR Buensuceso complete their lineup.

Alvarez, the top overall pick in 2004, is the most veteran player on the roster. Burtscher, who last played for Air21, is the tallest at six feet, six inches.

Noticeably absent from the lineup was Rene Pacquiao, the boxer’s cousin. The taller and younger Pacquiao did not crack the lineup but will stay with the team as a practice player.

San Beda’s Kyle Pascual is also set to join the team after he wraps up his NCAA career. Pascual has already agreed in principle to a three-year deal with the expansion team.

Because of his extremely busy schedule, Pacquiao has missed some of the recent activities for the team. He flew out to

Macau for promotional activities during the 2014 NO SHOW AGAIN. Kia playing coach Manny Pacquiao was absent when the team formally presented the Kia Sorrentos last Sunday.

PBA Draft where he was selected.

er over the opposition at 2.17 metres (7ft 1 1/2in), while Wang Zhelin is equally intimidating at 2.14 metres (7ft 1/4in).

They are among the players drafted in as part of China’s rebuilding programme under coach Gong Liuming after their defeat to South Korea at last year’s FIBA Asian Championship.

Only five players of the 12-man 2013 Asian Championship squad have been selected for Incheon.

China, 12th in world governing body FIBA’s rankings, have reached the final at every Asian Games since their first win 36 years ago, but on the last occasion South Korea hosted the Asiad, in Busan in 2002, the host nation pipped China to the prize with a dramatic 102-100 overtime victory.

Among their squad that day was centre Kim

Joo-Sung. Now 34, the 6ft 9in (2.05m) talisman is only survivor from that golden generation and will be looking for a glittering swansong.

Kim first took part in the Games 16 years ago as a gangly teenager, taking home a silver medal as Korea lost in the final to China and was forced to settle second again four years ago by the same opposition.

He has enjoyed a resurgence in form this year in the Korean Basketball League (KBL), averaging 12 points and more than 25 minutes on court per game.

The basketball-mad Philippines won the first of their four straight Asian Games championships in 1951, but have only managed one silver and two bronzes since -their last coming in 1998.

Their hopes of ending that 16-year barren run were dented when organisers banned their standout US import, the 6ft 11in (2.11m) Andray Blatche, a former star with the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets.

- ‘We are going to win’ The centre, who became a naturalised Filipino in June, did not meet a three-year residency requirement, the Games Organising Committee ruled.

Despite the blow, the Philippines still harbour realistic medal chances having brought in the 2.10 metre (6ft 11in) Marcus Douthit, another US-born naturalised Filipino, as a replacement for Blatche.

Iran, ranked 20th by FIBA, are potentially the surprise package of the tournament and rated by many observers as favourites.

City Execs top Evergold 79 – 70

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ITY Hall Executives trounced Evergold Selection, 79 – 70, in Game 3 of their Friendly series on Monday night at the Davao City Recreation Center Almendras Gym. Christopher “Bong” Go racked up 39 points as the Executives took a 3 – 0 series lead.

Warren Cloribel contributed 12 markers for the Executives who got boost from Ricky Sumagang and Joel Aberilla.

Earl Angsinco paced

the Evergold Selection with 16 baskets. Rico Kwantiu had 13.

Box scores: CITY EXECUTIVES – 79 – GO 39, CLORIBEL 12, SUMAGANG 8, ABERILLA 7, PELOTON 7, BREDOL 2, APOSTOL 2, LABOR 2, FLORES 0, CASAN 0.

EVERGOLD – 70 – ANGSINCO 16, KWANTIU 13, MACARNDAN 10, DE FELIX 8, MALIGRO 7, CABALLERO 7, MEDNING 5, CALINA 2, SUAREZ 2, AVINANTE 0.

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GETTING IT ON Gilas’win could spark sagging PH hopes

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ILAS Pilipinas opened its bid for Asian Games gold with an 85-76 victory over India, Tuesday afternoon at the Hwaseong Sports Complex Gymnasium in Incheon, South Korea.

Oozing with confidence after their stint in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Gilas started like a house on fire against the Indians. They quickly took full control of the ball game with a 16-0 start thanks largely to the shooting of LA Tenorio and Jeff Chan.

The Filipinos had to endure some nervous moments as the Indians tried to shoot their way back into the game with long triples but India’s comeback attempt came a little too late.

Gilas will take on Iran on Thursday for the top spot in Group E and a bet-

ter position in the quarterfinals of the basketball competitions in the Asian Games.

Tenorio opened the Philippines’ campaign with back-to-back triples for an early 6-0 lead. India then called a timeout but Gilas unleashed a fullcourt press defense that caught them off-guard.

This resulted to three straight turnovers leading to a basket from Marcus Douthit and five straight points from Jeff Chan for a 11-0 lead.

India called another timeout as their coach chastised his players for failing to run their press break properly.

Chan continued to shoot the lights out as he nailed another triple for a 16-0 lead. Amritpal Singh finally broke the silence for India with an inside two.

Back-to-back triples

from Pratham Singh cut the Philippines’ lead down to 10 at 21-11. India also scored the first quarter’s last basket as they cut the deficit down to eight at 24-16.

Gary David and June Mar Fajardo kept Gilas ahead 34-23 with 7:01 still remaining in the second quarter. Gilas unleashed a 9-0 run midway through the period for a 45-28 lead. They held on to a 50-37 lead at the half, which was capped by a beautiful alley-oop dunk from Japeth Aguilar off a lob from Gabe Norwood.

Fajardo led Gilas with 12 points, seven rebounds, and a monster block while Chan chipped in 11.

The Indians cut their deficit down to eight points but Gilas buckled down on defense and rebuilt a huge 62-44 off two straight baskets from

Douthit.

With Aguilar in pouring points, Gilas held a 70-56 lead heading into the final period.

David opened the fourth with five straight points to keep Gilas comfortably ahead, 75-58.

India hung around dangerously close as they cut their deficit down to 12 points but a basket from Douthit and a triple from Chan raised Gilas’ lead to 17 again at 82-65.

The Indians refused to give up without a fight as they sliced the deficit to 11, 84-73, with two minutes left in the clock. They got even closer after another triple from Amjyot Singh, 84-76. Luckily for Gilas, there were only 44 seconds left on the game clock when that happened.

Quarters: 24-16, 5037, 70-56, 85-76.

PH HOPE. Ruben Gonzales Jr., as photographed

by Rep. Anthony Del Rosario, during his match against Maldives in the 2014 Asian Games.

TEAMWORK. The Philippines showed the needed confidence to win over India in their first outing.

DAVAO PERSONALITIES IN THE ASIAN GAMES. Left, Former Davao City police director Ronald dela Rosa, the Philippiune representative to the Asian Games International Security Committee, and (right) Rep. Anthony Del Rosario, chairman of the House of Representatives Sports and Youth Committee. (FP photos)