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Mindanao breaks Guinness record on tree planting

BY ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR., HENRYLITO TACIO, and MindaNews

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INDANAO has unofficially broken a Guinness World Record for most trees planted simultaneously in multiple locations on Friday.

As of 1:46 p.m. on Saturday (September 27), Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) had already recorded a total of 3,373,762 planted trees in its partial and unofficial tally.

A total of 183,858 planters from the six regions Mindanao went together on September 26 to participate in “TreeVolution: Greening MindaNOW,” a simultaneous tree-planting activity aimed at breaking the world record for planting the most number of trees simultaneously at multiple locations.

In Davao Region, based on the partial count of MinDA, 18,496 people from different sectors planted in 61 mountainous sites.

The current record was achieved in India on August 15, 2011.The world record of 1,945,535 trees planted was carried out by 340,200 participants across 408 locations.

TreeVolution, which is spearheaded by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), is an attempt to plant a record-breaking 4.6

million seedlings in various sites within Mindanao’s six regions in just an hour.

In an interview, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 11 regional director Joselin Marcus E. Fragada told Edge Davao that the record is yet to be submitted to the officials of Guinness World Record for evaluation.

“On our count locally, of course, we broke the record. But we still have to submit it to Guinness to validate the evidence that we have,” he said.

Fragada said the success could be attributed to the massive mobilization of people from all sectors who participated in the re-greening activity in Mindanao.

“Personally, I am happy because many sectors participated in the event.

The private sector, the local government units, the schools were working together,” he said.

Fragada said the event was not all about gaining the world record but about inculcating in the minds of the people in Mindanao the need to allot an hour to reforest nature. “That alone is already a big achievement. It is not only because we want to beat the record but to implore to the people to be consciousness about the environment,” he said.

Fragada said after the

event the DENR in every region will constantly monitor the seedlings to make sure that all of them will grow. He said the monitoring is part of the mandate of the National Greening Program (NGP).

Fragada said the survival rate of the planted seedlings is around 80 to 85 percent. Most of seedlings planted were fruit-bearing trees such as cacao and hard wood trees such as Falcata and Narra because these trees can be nurtured by the planters and also give them livelihood.

“We chose these because there would be a higher percentage that the people would take good care of these after the tree planting,” Fragada said, adding that providing livelihood in the planting sites through nurturing the planted trees are part of the NGP. Plant a tree, save the planet Mindanao, the country’s second largest island, has long suffered from denudation. In 2011, during MinDA’s third board meeting, members raised the alarm on the vast disappearance of the island’s forest cover.

“There is only six percent of forestry left in Mindanao,” MinDA chair Luwalhati Antonino said.

“We from Mindanao must

do something (now before it’s too late).”

Once upon a time, the Philippines was totally covered by forest. Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan, a noted environmentalist and wildlife photographer, wrote in an article that forest covered 70 percent of the Philippines in the 1900s.

By mid-1960s, only 13.5 million hectares remained, of which barely 6.3 million hectares were considered primary forest.

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

Deforestation continues even today. “Our forests are being denuded at the rate of 25 hectares per hour,” said Rep. Mark Villar of the Lone District of Las City.

There are several solutions as there are several causes of the problem. “It is wrong to just portray the problem of forests as a problem with logging of natural forests as it’s a problem of competition for land use,” said the Bogor-based Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR). “It’s a much big-

ger problem than good or bad logging. The real longterm problems are outside the forestry sector.”

CIFOR shares these thoughts: “Increasing population puts pressure on agricultural production which increases the demand for land and leads to forest depletion. Relaxing trade barriers also has an effect.

“Areas opened up by commercial logging are often then exploited by shifting agriculture (kaingin to Filipinos) leading to more devastation and mismanagement or overexploitation of resources.”

Indeed, there are no fast rules in curbing deforestation. “The illness of our forest is complicated – and cannot be cured – with a one-stop prescription of a single medicine,” then-Senator Heherson T. Alvarez said in a 1992 forestry workshop in Isabela. “A comprehensive, scientific, and ethical strategy and coordinated efforts are needed to care for and manage the forests through sustainable development.”

Data from the DENR’s Forest Management Bureau show that combined reforestation efforts by the government and the private sector are not enough to arrest the rapid deforestation. “Although the national government allocates funds for refor-

estation, projects have been largely dependent on foreign funding,” observed Marjorie Pamintuan, the spokesperson of Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment.

“To save the forest, we must revolutionize government capability – including its men’s ethical make-up – that will effectively enable it to prevent the assault on our forest,” Alvarez suggested. “But the revolution can only happen if people, the entire nation if you will, desire it and instigate it.”

The war can be won Scientists claim that climate change is caused by the build-up of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. In 1986, Gregg Marland of the US Department of Energy came up with a calculation for solving the greenhouse effect.

In his calculation, he came up with this figure: worldwide, every man, woman, and child will have to plant yearly for ten years 100 trees each just to stop the build of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

“The war against the destruction of our forest can still be won,” Alvarez declared. “But there is so little time. Even so, we must not give up, for as the Koran has enjoined us, ‘Even on the eve of the end of the world, plant a tree.’”

3 THE BIG NEWS

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Corral murder case may remain unresolved: DCPO

By FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA

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AVAO City Police Office (DCPO) officer-in-charge Superintendent Marvin Pepino yesterday said there is a possibility that the murder of Manuel Corral VII will remain unresolved and the case dismissed if authorities cannot establish evidence.

“We have a suspect but he cannot be pinpointed

and a case cannot be filed against him in the absence of direct evidence,” Pepino said.

He said the testimony is still incomplete as the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) is still extracting the testimony of a witness who is an asset of Toril Police Station. But no evidence has been found yet,” he added.

The family of Corral had pinpointed a former asset of Toril Police Station, Raul C. Altamirano, as the triggerman in the killing of Corral VII. However, Pepino said as of the moment they cannot establish independent evidence that will prove that Altamirano killed Corral VII.

BEATING THE DEADLINE. A teenage registrant places his thumb mark on an application form for Katipunan ng Kabataan at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office inside Magsaysay Park in Davao City on Saturday. Hundreds of first time registrants from different barangays in Davao City trooped to the Comelec office to beat the registration deadline for the February 2015 Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Lean Daval Jr.

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Farmers, fisherfolk see rise in income through MRDP

By CHENEEN R. CAPON crc@edgedavao.net

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N increase of 44 percent was recorded in the annual income of farmers and fisherfolk in communities assisted by the projects and programs of Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP) of the Department of Agriculture (DA).

“From P68,000 annual income of our farmers and fisherfolk recorded

in the start of the second phase of MRDP in 2010, it went up to P103,000 in 2013,” Arnel V. de Mesa, deputy program director of MRDP, said in a press conference yesterday at the Davao Convention and Trade Center.

The MRDP program is composed of two phases.

The first phase (MRDP1) was implemented from

1997 to 2006 while the second phase (MRDP2) started in 2007 and will end this December.

MRDP1 was a five-year poverty alleviation initiative of DA implanted in 225 towns in Mindanao. Its total funding of US$123.90 million is sourced out from the US$83.752 loan portfolio from the World

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Court asks King family, 3 accused to comment on Felonia’s motions

By Armando B. Fenequito Jr. and Funny Pearly A. Gajunera

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HE Regional Trial Court (RTC) has asked the family of slain Cebu hotelier Richard L. King as well as three of the accused to comment on two motions filed by alleged mastermind Superintendent Leonardo A. Felonia.

In the September 26 hearing, RTC Branch 17

Judge Evalyn A. Morales asked lawyer Deolito Alvarez, counsel of the victim’s brother James King, and Ben Joseph Tesiorna, counsel of self-confessed gunman Paul Dave Labang and his cohorts Rommel dela Cerna and Rodel dela Cerna, to file an opposition to Felonia’s “Urgent Motion for

Voluntary Inhibition” and “Urgent Motion to Defer Proceedings and Issuance of Warrant of Arrest with Alternative Urgent Motion to Deny the Issuance of a Warrant of Arrest by reason of lack of probable cause.”

The court gave the two parties 10 days to comment on the motions filed

by Felonia.

The court also gave Felonia’s side 10 days from receipt of comment or opposition to respond.

During the hearing, the parties agreed that the “Urgent Motion for Voluntary Inhibition” be resolved first before the other motion, which was granted by the court.

Felonia’s counsel lawyer Caesar S. Europa asked Morales to inhibit from the case as they (Europa and Morales) were classmates at the Ateneo de Davao University College of Law. Europa said he and his client do not wish to have an issue in the event that Morales would be

Davao City to talk about their joint education program that aims to nurture young artists using watercolor as a medium in painting. Lean Daval Jr.

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DCCCII eyes world’s most outstanding chamber award

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ART FOR THE YOUTH. Officers of Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) led by president lawyer Leoncio P. Villa Abrille and Watercolor Society led by president Welehito Pepito meet at the YMCA office along Jacinto Extension in

subjected to unfair aspersions cast against her.

“This would be unfair and unjust, not only to the Honorable Presideing Judge, but also the accused who sincerely desires to clear his name with no link of doubt,” the motion said.

“In view of this any

HE Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII) is eyeing to be a finalist in the World Chamber Confederation’s (WCC) search for the world’s most outstanding chamber of commerce this year.

The DCCCII had narrowly missed being chosen the most outstanding chamber award in the Asia-Pacific region by the Confederation of Asian Chambers of Commerce, Inc. (CACCI) last September 17 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, but it was recognized it for its contri-

bution to the community.

DCCCII president Antonio T. dela Cruz told Edge Davao in a telephone interview that CACCII was impressed by the contribution of DCCCII, which was the lone delegation from the Philippines, to its members and and its host community.

Dela Cruz said the selection was based on three criteria: service to its members; service to its community; and participation in CACCII’s activities.

“We were able to com-

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TREEVOLUTION TREK. Volunteers from the different schools in Davao City endure the almost 7-kilometer hike through muddy and rough roads before reaching the site of TreeVolution in Barangay Magsaysay, Marilog District last Friday. Lean Daval Jr.

Unnamed suspect in GenSan blast charged F

Five Phl teachers honored in 2014 Many Faces of Teachers

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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ENERAL SANTOS CITY — Police have filed murder and multiple frustrated murder charges against an unnamed suspect in the bomb explosion at a plaza in front of the city hall complex here last week that left a student dead and seven other people wounded.

Superintendent Rolly Octavio, deputy city po-

lice director for administration, said they filed the complaints at the city prosecutor’s office on Thursday against a suspect who reportedly planted the improvised bomb that exploded at past 7 p.m. last September 16 near the monument of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal at the Plaza Heneral Santos.

He said several wit-

TEACHERS’ SEARCH. Armel Espiritu, organizer of A Tribute to Teachers, discusses The Many Faces of the Teacher search, an advocacy program that recognizes Filipino teachers who best exemplify the nobility of the profession,

nesses noticed a person leaving a package at one of the plant boxes of the monument prior to the blast, which happened three days after the culmination of the city’s 16th Tuna Festival.

The blast site, which is a popular spot among plaza visitors, is just a few meters away from the main entrance of the city hall

building.

Investigators earlier came up with a computerized composite illustration of the suspect, who was reportedly wearing a ball cap, medium built, and aged between 30 to 35 years old.

“We filed the charges based on the accounts of the witnesses,” said Octa-

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during last week’s edition of Fast Fridays at Arhipelago 7107 by Barrio Fiesta at SM Lanang Premier. Lean Daval Jr.

crc@edgedavao.net

IVE teachers from all over the country were recognized last Saturday in the awarding of the annual 2014 Many Faces of Teachers, an advocacy campaign of Diwa Learning System and BatoBalani Foundation, at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lang Premier, Davao City.

The honorees were spirited enabler Lou Sabrina S. Ongkiko from Manila; cultural curator Elsie C. Padernal from Calinog, Iloilo; creative leader Darwin T. Tadifa from Tubungan, Iloilo; limitless lecturer Jinglebert P. Collado; and innovation crusader Genevieve G. Kulong from Zamboanga City “It is the first time that the foundation chose five to be recognized this year, it is usually three or four,” Arnel Espiritu, vice president for marketing services of Diwa Learning System, said during the Fast Friday press conference at the Archipelago 7107 by Barrio Fiesta last Friday.

Espiritu said the five were chosen by a pool of evaluators from different walk of life, not just from the foundation.

In a media presentation last Saturday, the five awardees made a resolution saying the passion to teach binds them together.

Though each of them bring different stories from their own respective homelands, their love

for children and learning made them deserving to graced the “A tribute to Teachers,” an annual event celebrated during the National Teachers Month which starts from September 5 to October 5.

“Let me repeat what Brother Bo Sanchez said: ‘Without passion, we can’t accomplish anything,’” said Tadifa, who teaches out of school youths (OSYs) and mothers in the morning and the Tubungan Elementary School in the afternoon.

Tadifa, a creative leader, spearheaded Project LUNOK (Literasiya Unahin Natin at Obligahin para sa ating Kinabukasan), said they have projects involving basic cooking, table setting, napkin folding, and other skills that help the members become more entrepreneurial.

“Some of our mothers have started their own small businesses,” Tadifa said.

Another teacher who is into alternative learning system (ALS) is honoree Jinglebert P. Collado, 34.

(His name should have been Inglebert but due to exhaustion during delivery, her mother could only say Jinglebert.)

His first assignment was the Dibawun tribe in Mambago. The area is kilometers away from Poblacion of Kapalong and he needed to hike for oneand-half-hours to reach

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Philippines’ Grassroots Budgeting program wins award in New York M

ANILA – Malacañang announced that the Philippines’ Grassroots Participatory Budgeting (GPB) program won third place in the 2014 Open Government Awards presented during the Open Government Partnership (OGP) high-level event in New York on Wednesday.

Social Welfare Secretary Dinky Soliman accepted the award, Deputy Spokesperson Abigail Valte told reporters.

The top two places went to Denmark and Montenegro, respectively.

“In her acceptance speech, Secretary Dinky Soliman expressed our government’s appreciation to the OGP for recognizing the GPB program,” Valte said.

“The award affirms the efforts of those working in government, both national and local, as well as those in the many civil society organizations and communities that invested time and resources to establishing this program.”

The OGP’s 1st Open Government Awards recog-

nized innovative programs that expand and deepen citizen engagement.

“The GPB program is revolutionary because it offers an alternative to the usual top-down approach to budgeting by allowing communities and local government units to identify and advocate for their own projects, as deemed beneficial to their community, and which will be funded by the national government,” she said.

She noted that this is the second year in a row that the country has won an award.

Last year, the Citizen Participatory Audit—a joint Commission on Audit-civil society project that audits government performance—won the Bright Spots Award at the OGP Summit held in London, she said.

The OGP is a movement comprised of 64 governments, and international and national civil society organizations with the common objective of deepening the practice of open government across its

ADVOCACY. Marie Cortez, Managing Director, Marketing Division of VMV Hypoallergenics, explains the breast cancer advocacy program of the cosmember countries.

All member countries are required to commit to make their respective governments more transpar-

ent, participatory, and accountable.

“The Philippines is a founding member of the OGP and currently sits on

metics brand during the Fast Fridays media forum at Archipelago 7107 at Barrio Fiesta at SM Lanang Premier. NJB its Steering Committee. We have crafted our second OGP Action Plan, which contains nine commitments, including the GPB

program, the passage of the Freedom of Information Act, and Open Data Philippines,” Valte said. (PCOO/ PND (ag)

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Bureau of Customs notes 17% hike in eight-month revenue D

ESPITE August traditionally being called the “ghost month” due to a slack in business activity particularly from many Asian economies as well as due to the congestion at ports in Manila, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) posted an increase in revenue collections.

From January to August 2014, the agency collected P232.92 billion, up 17 percent from the same period last year, the BOC said in a statement.

“For the month of

August alone, the BOC’s revenues reached P29 billion, 11 percent over the P26.08 billion collected in the same month last year. Actual cash collection continued to post double-digit growth, reaching 13.4 percent in August alone and 17.4 percent for the first eight months of 2014,” the statement said.

Revenue collections of the Port of Batangas grew 42 percent year-onyear last August, as more importers opted to divert their shipments there to

avoid congestion in the Manila ports.

The Batangas port also breached its P6.1 billion target for the month by 18 percent.

Other ports that showed significant gains versus their respective monthly targets are the ports of Iloilo, Subic, Aparri, and Davao.

For September 2014, the BOC is programmed to collect P34.56 billion by the inter-agency Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC).

cy risk by reducing the foreign component of the debt to 42.1 percent from 43.4 percent as of March last year,” Purisima said.

He added that this latest report on another month of sound fiscal performance follows President Aquino’s successful whirlwind tour in Europe.

Purisima said the President’s trip has borne fruit to more agreement deals under our PPP program, which already boasts of around fifty projects in its pipeline. “ As we sustain our robust fiscal position, I am confident that we will be drawing in even more interest, from local and foreign investors alike, in our PPP projects,” he added.

Customs registers eighth straight month of double-digit growth; Treasury exceeds target Total revenues reached P170.0 billion in August, an improvement of 9.6 percent from collections in August last year. This brought year-to-date revenues to P1.27 trillion, up 11.5 percent year-on-year.

Collections of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) totaled P29.1 billion for the month, growing 11.4 percent from last year’s tally

and marking the eighth straight month of above ten percent year-on-year growth. Year-to-date, the BOC’s take amounted to P232.9 billion, rising 17.1 percent from January-August collections in 2013.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) collections increased by 8.0 percent to reach P127.6 billion in August. This brought yearto-date BIR collections to P890.7 billion, up 9.7 percent year-on-year.

The Bureau of Treasury (BTr) has exceeded its target for the month, raking in P5.3 billion due to higher investment income and dividend collections. As of end-August, the BTr’s collections have totaled P75.7 billion, a growth of 24.3 percent over comparable figures last year.

Interest payments to revenues down to 18.0 percent National Government expenditures for the month amounted to P140.1 billion, higher than last year’s spending in August by 5.2 percent. For the first eight months of the year, National Government spending grew by 6.1 percent to P1.30 trillion. (dof.gov.ph)

Nat’l gov’t posts P29.9B budget surplus in August M

ANILA – The national government has posted a budget surplus of P29.9 billion in August Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima reported.

In a statement, Purisima said this is “wider than the year-ago surplus, once again resulting from fast-paced expansion of revenue collections for the month. This brought the year-to-date budget balance to a deficit of P25.9 billion, well-within the program and narrower than comparable figures a year ago.”

DOF said the primary balance in August was at a surplus of P50.5 billion, wider than comparable figures last year. As of end-August 2014, the primary surplus was at P202.7 billion, also wider than the year-ago level of P146.3 billion.

“I would also like to point out that our General Government debt has continued to show improvement – as of March 2014, General Government debt was recorded at P4.49 trillion or 38.1 percent of GDP, lower than the March 2013 level of 38.5 percent.

We have lessened our exposure to foreign curren-

It figures

$58.1 B

THE PHILIPPINES’ external debt stood at $58.1 billion as of end-June 2014, reflecting a decrease of $236 million, or 0.4 percent, from the $58.3-billion level as of March 2014. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor AmandoTetangco said the decline resulted mainly from “repayment exceeding new borrowing by $593 million; and previous periods’ adjustments due to late reporting of transactions and audit findings.” MALAYA Business Insights, Sept. 23, 2014.

ROVING FURNITURE VENDORS. An elderly couple and their grandchild walk across the national highway to sell furniture in Barangay Consuelo, Magsaysay

P1.78 B VILLAR-LED property firm Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc. said it expects to generate P1.78 billion in sales from its upcoming tower development for university students, the Vista Taft 1334. The company is set to break ground in November next year for Vista Taft 1334, which will be completed in December 2019. The Manila Times, Sept. 23, 2014

town in Misamis Oriental. MindaNews photo by Erwin Mascarinas

$114 M THE PHILIPPINES’ balance of payments (BOP) stood in August as a surplus lower than the year-ago sum and aggregating only $114 million, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. This compares with the surplus of $318 million 12 months earlier, when foreign fund managers looked to emerging markets with great favor and invested their billions in developing market instruments as government securities and local current stocks and bond.

BusinessMirror, Sept. 23, 2014

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Gov’t agencies given option to implement four-day workweek G

overnment agencies are given the option to decide whether or not to implement the Civil Service Commission (CSC) circular that paves the way for the adoption of a four-day workweek for government offices.

“The particular agency would be in a better position to address this...

While the Civil Service Commission (CSC) provides the guidelines, the particular implementing agency has to also look at the guidelines vis-à-vis their work activities and also their interaction with the public sector,” Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda told reporters in a press briefing at the Palace.

The CSC Memorandum Circular No. 22 encourages government agencies in Metro Manila to carry out a four-day workweek scheme, which aims to reduce the volume of traffic as the Metro Manila Skyway project enters its third phase; increase employee effi-

ciency and organizational performance; promote work-life balance among employees; and enhance employee engagement, morale and productivity.

Under the scheme, the normal workweek is reduced to four days – from Monday to Thursday or from Tuesday to Friday – but working hours are increased to 10 hours a day, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break.

“There are requirements in order for one to use the four-day workweek, that has not yet been discussed. Most likely, magkakaroon ng discussion diyan,” said Lacierda.

Government agencies in Metro Manila can adopt the scheme provided their frontline services can be accessed by the public online; they have a one-stop shop; they have a functional call center/ PABX telephone system that allows calls to be diverted to the Officers-ofthe-Day; and they have baseline data on their overall performance, as

BRIDGE REPAIR. A worker guides a vibrator as they lay set piles along the banks of Tunggol River in Datu Montawal, Maguindanao province on well as on absenteeism, tardiness, state of health, and turnover of employees, and satisfaction of

ONE NETWORK BANK, INC. (A RURAL BANK) ONB Center, Km. 9, Sasa, Davao City Tel. Nos. 233-7726 or 233-7727

One Network Bank, Inc. (A Rural Bank) will conduct a public bidding on the sale of the following Acquired Assets on October 17, 2014 at 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon at ONB Center, Km. 9, Sasa, Davao City.

Area in Square Meters

Location

Minimum Bid

3.

4.

5.

DAVAO CITY AND DAVAO PROVINCES AREA 479

PHASE 1 PANORAMA HOMES, BUHANGIN, DAVAO CITY

T-336888

248

MAHAYAG, BUNAWAN, DAVAO CITY

T-177621

4,305

T-385693

POBLACION, NEW CORELLA, DAVAO DEL NORTE

592,800.00 112,000.00

6.

1,378,000.00

T-171878

7.

T-171879 T-171880 T-171881

10,000

POBLACION, NEW CORELLA, DAVAO DEL NORTE

3,200,000.00 8.

T-171882 T-171883

9.

T-171884 T-142-2010001560

1,040

POBLACION, NEW CORELLA, DAVAO DEL NORTE

108,000.00

997

POBLACION, NEW CORELLA, DAVAO DEL NORTE

159,500.00

T-142-2010000419

1,000

POBLACION, NEW CORELLA, DAVAO DEL NORTE

216,000.00

T-142-2010000647

770

POBLACION, NEW CORELLA, DAVAO DEL NORTE

80,000.00

T-168890

700

POBLACION, NEW CORELLA, DAVAO DEL NORTE

134,500.00

T-229292

474

POBLACION, ASUNCION, DAVAO DEL NORTE

79,000.00

T-50400

234

SIBALA VILLAGE II, MATIAO, MATI, DAVAO ORIENTAL

75,000.00

38,556

NEW MURCIA, MATANAO, DAVAO DEL SUR (WITH 720 SQUARE METERS WAREHOUSE BUILDING AND 1,000 SQUARE METERS SOLAR DRYER)

T-257769

T-141-2012001193

10.

11.

7,638,000.00

COTABATO CITY AND SOUTH COTABATO AREA T-8413

400

BINIRUAN, COTABATO CITY

20,000.00

T-8414

401

BINIRUAN, COTABATO CITY

20,000.00

T-8415

400

BINIRUAN, COTABATO CITY

20,000.00

T-8416

400

BINIRUAN, COTABATO CITY

20,000.00

T-7856

952

BINIRUAN, COTABATO CITY

44,000.00

T-144115

100

W/ RESIDENTIAL BLDG.

T-146683

48 (Floor Area) 1,584

POBLACION, SURALLAH, SOUTH COTABATO

259,000.00

POBLACION, SURALLAH, SOUTH COTABATO

285,000.00

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AREA T-137-2011002319

1,000

CAMAMAN-AN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

Secretary first before we make any decision on the matter,” he said. (PCOO/ PND)

12.

13.

14.

All properties offered for bidding are on condition of “AS IS WHERE IS” basis.

All bids on the properties for sale shall be sealed and must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond. Bids must be submitted to Benjamin B. Auxtero of the Legal Department with office at Ground Floor, ONB Center, Km. 9, Sasa, Davao City.

Deadline for submission of bids will be at 3:00 P.M. on October 17, 2014 at the abovementioned Head Office. Bidders are encouraged to witness the opening of bids personally on said date, venue and time.

Winning bidders will be announced at 4:00 P.M. on October 17, 2014. The deadline for the full payment of the balance of all properties subject of the bidding will be on or before November 17, 2014, unless otherwise extended by One Network Bank, Inc. (A Rural Bank) which will only happen in case the consolidation of the titles of subject properties in the name of the bank is delayed After receiving the full payment, One Network Bank, Inc. (A Rural Bank) will process and issue to the winning bidder the following: • Owner’s Copy of the Transfer Certificate of Title.

• Absolute Deed of Sale.

• Secretary’s Certificate of the Sale/Board Resolution.

• Other necessary documents.

Please note that Real Property Taxes up to 2014 will be paid by the Bank.

All Expenses (Capital Gains Tax, Documentary Stamp Tax, Transfer Fees, ROD Fees, etc.) in transferring the title from One Network Bank, Inc. (A Rural Bank) to the name of the winning bidder, shall be for the account of the winning bidder.

For Agricultural Lands: • Winning bidder must be a qualified landholder under the CARP rules and regulations particularly on the landholdings limit.

• All expenses incurred on the procurement of DAR clearance shall be for the account of the winning bidder.

• ONB Legal Dept. shall assist the transfer of title to the winning bidder.

Any bidder may be allowed to withdraw his/her bid before the scheduled opening of bids. After the scheduled opening of the bids, no bidder shall be allowed to withdraw his/her bid. Similarly, bids may be corrected before the opening but corrections will not be allowed after they are opened.

Bidder’s Bond.

• All sealed bids must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond, placed in a separate envelope, in an amount equivalent to ten percent (10%) of the minimum bid as specified above.

• The bidder’s bond shall be in the form of Cash or Manager’s Check or Demand Draft.

• The bidder’s bond will be received by the abovementioned designated personnel and will be subsequently receipted by the Cashier and deposited to One Network Bank, Inc., (A Rural Bank) Center.

• Bids without accompanying bidder’s bond shall be automatically rejected.

Opening of sealed bids.

• All bids shall be opened on the date, time and place stated in the call for bid.

• Bidders or their designated/authorized representatives are invited to witness the opening of bids.

Evaluation and awarding of bids.

• After all bids shall have been opened, the Bidding Committee shall identify the highest bidder and thereafter declare the highest bidder as the winning bidder.

• Invalid bids shall be totally disregarded and declared as “no bid”.

• In the event of ties in the highest bid, the Bidding Committee shall ask the bidders concerned to immediately submit in sealed envelopes their new bids, which in no case shall be lesser than the amount of their original bids. The process shall be repeated, if necessary, until the tie is broken. The tied winning bidders may also unanimously toss coin.

• In case the winning bidder shall withdraw after he shall have been declared the winner, his bond shall be forfeited in favor of One Network Bank, Inc. (A Rural Bank) and the latter reserves the right to declare the next highest bidder as the winner or declare a failure of bidding.

Post bidding procedures.

• All bid bonds of non winning-bidders shall be returned immediately in accordance with existing practice.

• The winning bidder’s bond shall be considered as partial payment.

Prospective bidders are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the afore-described properties as well as the encumbrances thereon if there be any.

For further information, please contact Atty. Bambeth Mahal C. Jambangan-Diez and/or Benjamin B. Auxtero thru Tel. No. 233-7726 or 233-7727.

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Much to-do about something

TREE-VOLUTION,” simply a modern euphemism for massive organized tree-planting simultaneously done in separate sites in Mindanao, was highly successful if the figures are to be the only indication. “Tree-volution” was designed to break the Guinness World Record of 1.9 million trees held by India. It was achieved when 183,858 “tree-volutionists” planted 3,373, 762 trees as of 7:30 p.m. last Friday. It was still short of the targeted total of 4.6 million trees, but the number was expected to rise as the Guinness judges establish the final count.

There was much to-do about the event.Officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), the lead agencies, campaigned for months for the project support. The massive turnout of volunteer tree-planters exceeded the organizers’ expectations, creating some problems that threatened to mar the otherwise impressive mobilization.

Now the next challenge is how to make “Tree-volution” sustainable, that is how to achieve a very high rate of survivable for the trees.

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tree-planting activities if only the former loggers and government regulators only did their job during the logging boom. Under the laws then, the loggers who in raked billions of pesos –some even amassed foreign accounts through dollar-salting—were supposed to replant trees in their loggedover areas and guard them against intruders. It is said that the logged-over areas, it left untouched, would naturally rehabilitate themselves and the trees would be harvestable again in 25 to 30 years. However, government failed to see to it that the loggers took care of their concession areas, as stipulated in their timber license agreements (TLAs). Most of them abandoned their logged over sites and allowed the “kaingineros” (slash-and-burn tillers) to take over.

Using their riches, many of these irresponsible loggers rewarded themselves with political power which enabled them to amass much more riches. A number of them went to nearby Indonesia but thanks to the protective policies of that huge country, they failed to do their thing, and came back empty-handed.

Many people are hoping that “tree-volution” would morph into something bigger, more meaningful and sustainable than the run-of-the-mill streetside tree-planting shebang.

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Decongesting and deconstructing

ONGESTION is roughly defined as having too much material in a certain flow, be it heart congestion, nasal congestion, or traffic congestion. To get through the congestion, you may have to blow your nose or undergo bypass surgery. I’m sure vehicular traffic has a similar drastic solution.

Having been in Manila these past weeks, the vehicular traffic flow of the greater manila area is obviously congested. It now takes an additional 30 minutes to an hour to get to places on top of the usual travel time. If you fly to Manila for business, this makes your business day in the capital less productive.

The recent briefing of the KMC MAG Group focused on the need to expand Business Process Outsourcing businesses to the next wave cities outside Metro manila, to new areas such as Metro Cebu and Metro Davao. The Business Process Outsourcing sector of the economy is one of the game changers of Philippine business. Relying on technology to make things easier, it enables businesses to move a good part of their operations elsewhere to lessen congestion in their hubs and capitalize on the lower costs of doing the same operation elsewhere. The internet and new technologies have made this possible.

BPOs essentially grew to respond to the fact that congestion costs. It raises inflation since it creates a greater demand for commodities and supplies such as food, water and electricity,

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MONG the most oft repeated observations regarding the present term limits for elected officials in the Philippines is that it is too short for a good leader and too long for a bad one.

In the case of the province of Compostela Valley, it is definitely the former as threeterm governor Arturo Uy is set to retire from the seat he has served so honorably for the past 9 years.

The good governor, whom I have had the pleasure to work with as part of my job with Boy Abunda’s Make Your Nanay Proud Foundation, is among the most dedicated, persevering, and people-oriented public officials I have ever known.

His efforts to improve the lives of his province-mates permeates everything that he does.

It doesn’t matter whether he is gathering sponsors for his numerous Gawad Kalinga housing projects, building new classrooms to replace those torn down

by Typhoon Pablo, or raising awareness

than its local MY TWO CENTS’ suppliers can provide.

All these commodities are imported from elsewhere, thereby becoming more expensive. As a result, labor John Tria costs rise in ecisouth@gmail.com certain areas, prompting many businesses to get the same things done elsewhere at a lower cost. This is perhaps why food costs 20 percent more and electricity 35 percent more in manila than it does here in Davao or Cagayan de Oro. Yet in spite of this, our compatriots in Manila continue to play up the greater manila area brand as the nerve center of business and culture, the shopping and entertainment capital. Their airport is the country’s main hub for travel, and their seaport the nation’s cargo transshipment hub.

Little wonder why the highest paying jobs are often located there, and the most excitement and entertainment, at least as they say, is there. It’s a place to spend your money, but making it comes at a steep price. And the process moves and cycles forward. The more people enter Metro Manila, the less it is able to provide for the needs of its population, making living there more expensive over time. As the borders of Metro Ma-

nila engulf nearby cities and provinces, their costs also go up. They become part of the Metropolis.

It’s time to deconstruct these notions. To tear them down and start afresh. First of all, living costs and congestion are no longer confined within the bounds of the legally defined Metro manila towns and cities. Cavite and major parts of Laguna and Bulacan have enjoyed the same traffic congestion and high living costs since the pre-internet late 1980s. When I was a student in Manila in the early 90s getting from the heart of Cavite to Makati in the rush hours morning took 2 hours. That was 25 years ago. Over the last fifteen years chicken and carrots cost the same in these outlying provinces as they do in Manila’s markets.

Back then, the response was to bring business to the countryside, which meant bringing them outside the borders of Metro Manila. This is why Laguna and Cavite have become our export oriented industrial hub. Many of our paisanos in the south sought jobs there and filled up the living spaces in these “provinces.” As such, moving to Manila is no longer seen as a mark of success, since higher salaries can’t keep up with higher costs.

Thus, it’s time to push opportunities to where the talent is. If we have been going to manila to find work, then the technology can create the work to find us here. Already, a number of BPOs have brought jobs here. Davao, Tagum,

General Santos are all areas where talent resides and living costs are low.

My friend the late Bert Barriga worked hard to bring BPOS and other investments here to the “Silicon Gulf ” of the Davao region. Perhaps Sam Matunog, Wit Holganza, and the rest of the guys at ICT Davao can continue to push to bring even more jobs here.

Visually, what needs deconstructing in Manila is the monstrous “sculpture” at the Rotunda of NAIA Terminal 3 and Andrews Avenue in the Manila Airport. I guess it was meant to artistically awe, inspire, and impress us visitors to the capital But this piece of “art” occupies a big portion of the rotunda, and resembles a fallen edifice (in shambles) and inspires nothing but traffic. At the rush hour passengers like us needing to get to terminals 3, 4, 2 and 1 have to brave an additional 30 to 45 minute crawl around this structure as across it, illegal jeepney terminals wait for passengers creating congestion we done need. What was meant to be an easily navigable 3 or 4 lane thoroughfare is reduced to a two lane procession. Whose idea was this to spend to build this? I don’t know. Perhaps the mind of this person is likewise congested and needs to be deconstructed. Tear it down and move it elsewhere, even to the middle of the rotunda, to widen the Rotunda to make it a better passageway for the travelling public. Now that would inspire and impress.

for his various programs and initiatives for Comval - his enthusiasm and work-ethic is infectious.

His is the can-do spirit that drives the province’s “walang iwanan” slogan and inspires his people’s morale when it wanes in the face of the various challenges put up by man and nature.

Working with Gov. Uy and his equally impressive team of provincial government workers, community volunteers, political allies, public sector partners, and his sundry supporters was truly an eye opener. It showed what the power of one good man at the helm could do, to steer an entire community towards excellence.

Our experience, one that is undoubt-

edly shared by all who have worked with the provincial government, resonates all the more clearly when contrasted with the fact that in this day and age most news about politics and politicians are almost always bad. Corruption, greed, ineptitude – sadly for the Filipino people, these have become the staple characteristics of our version of the inheritors of the noble Athenian traditions of democracy and good governance.

It is no wonder then that many of our compatriots have chosen – and continue to choose – to find their fortune beyond our shores. The massive and continuous migration of Filipinos to places as inhospitable as Haiti, Libya, and even ISISplagued Syria shows the depth and desperation of our countrymen’s desire for a better life -- and their utter despair of ever finding it in their homeland.

But fortunately there are still places and people in the country that offer a glimmer of hope.

With leaders like Gov. Uy in charge, the people of Comval can truly thank their lucky stars for the 9 years of selfless service he has freely given. And while it is unfortunate that the law requires the good governor to relinquish his position by 2016, many are hopeful that his programs will continue under the stewardship of his chosen successor.

Because truth is there is still a lot to be done, not just in Compostela Valley, but for the rest of the country. And while it is also true that there is only so much that the government can do and we all need to pitch in at some point, it would really be best for everyone if we had more leaders who actually know what it takes to lead.

I believe that this is an issue that goes beyond politics as it is normally practiced by those we elect. It is something that should come from within - a genuine, sincere desire to serve the greater community - a trait that is rare, but thankfully not yet extinct.

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“It will be considered as hearsay based on the res inter alios acta rule if we cannot institute a witness or evidence,” he said.

Altamirano, who was earlier nabbed in a buybust operation and was

caught carrying a 9mm revolver inside the Toril Police Station, also denied the said allegation.

“He (Altamirano) is not yet a prime suspect.

We have to consider that he is still innocent unless

proven guilty,” Pepino said.

Authorities are also yet to establish the link between Altamirano and former Police Officer 3 (PO3) Henry Ruis, whose name popped up as the

registered owner of the gun recovered from the possession of Altamirano.

As of now, the Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) Corral still its still continuing its investigation to gather evidences

in pointing out Corral VII’s killer.

Manuel Corral VII was found dead with five gunshot wounds at around 3:30 a.m. on September 13 in Juan dela Cruz Street in Toril, Davao City.

His body was found days after he was mauled before dawn on September 10 allegedly by PO1 Jeffer Villegas.

Last September 15, SITG Corral was formed to investigate the killing.

Bank (WB) and the equity share of the national government and partner local government units (LGUs).

De Mesa said during the midterm implementation of the MRDP2, they already recorded an increase of 16.7 percent in the annual income of the 180,285 total beneficiaries reached by Community Fund for Agricultural Development (CFAD).

The program, which will end this year, is implemented in six regions: Region 9 (provinces of Baliguian, Godod, Guta-

lac, Jose Dalman, Kalawit, Leon B. Postigo, Rizal SiayanSibutad in Zamboanga del Norte, all provinces of Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay); Region 10 (Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental); Region 11 (Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental); Region 12 ( North Cotabato, Sarangani Province, South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat); Region 13 (Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del

Norte, Surigao del Sur and Dinagat Island), and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

“We can attribute the increase in their income to the assistance we extended, like the construction of farm to market roads (FMRs) and irrigation systems,” de Mesa said.

However, he clarified that members of WB still have to identify the factors that could contribute in the increase in farmers’ and fishermen’s annual income.

“We need to remember that this increase is not uniform in all areas in Mindanao because the data gathered were only from the six regions,” he said.

Following the success of MRDP in the island region, Carolina FigueroaGeron, WB Task leader for Philippine Rural Development Program, said the poverty alleviation program in Mindanao will be replicated nationwide.

This was after WB approved the Philippine Rural Development Program

(PRDP) which will offer financial packages.

“Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala was earlier impressed on how MRDP is implemented here and he wants all regions in the country to experience the same,” Geron said.

Geron gave assurance that the implementation of PRDP, which started this year and will end in 2020, will complement the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) of the Aquino administration.

Edilberto M. de Luna, DA assistant secretary for

operations, said the agriculture department “has been preparing for PRDP for the past two years.”

Geron said the PRDP has a total of P5.8- billion funding, of which a big chunk or P4.8 billion will be allocated for infrastructure development while the rest will be used for enterprising.

She said a total of P2 billion worth of infrastructure projects and P300 million worth of enterprising projects under PRDP will be allocated for Mindanano. CRC

resolution of the pending motion or any other incident in the case should be free from any kind of color of, or even just any indication of, partiality,” the motion added.

In last Friday’s hearing, lawyer George Cabebe entered his appearance as collaborating lawyer for Felonia. A source who refused to be named told Edge Davao that Cabebe is the fellow of Felonia in the Freemasonry in the Philippines and wants to help the accused to re-

solve his case.

Europa also filed a “Manifestation with Submission of New Evidence and Supplemental Arguments” on the evidence found on the case.

It states that as early as July 30, there was already a Memorandum Report from the Philippine National Police Crime Laboratory attesting that the empty shell of caliber .45 recovered from the crime scene matched two murders in Naga City and Quezon City.

The three victims were identified as Eduardo Moral, killed on March 7, 2014 in Naga City; Joselito Regio, murdered on May 17, 2014 also in Naga City; and Hermi Herrera, killed on November 5, 2012 in Quezon City.

“These facts, established by forensic evidence, clearly established the fact that the true gunman who killed King was not a local killer but one who was imported from outside Davao City,” the manifestation said.

It said the new development on the case with other evidence and admission of Labang will contradict the story he gave.

The gun recovered from Labang was not the gun used to kill King as established by the negative result on the cross-matching from the slug recovered from the crime scene.

In a television interview, the self-confessed gunman claimed it was his first time to kill someone.

“As shown by the manner in which King was

seen to have been killed, as well as the fact that the murder weapon used to kill him as has been established to have been used in at least three other murders committed in Luzon, the person who killed King was obviously a professional ‘hitman,,” the manifestation said.

Meanwhile, Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) King head Senior Superintendent Aaron Aquino said he is yet to read the manifestation filled by Felonia.

“No comment muna ako, hindi ko pa nababasa ang Manifestation. After reading it I will issue a statement,” he said.

ply with the first two criteria. However we didn’t comply with the last because we are still under the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PCCII),” dela Cruz said.

Dela Cruz said DCCII only participates in CACCII events through PCCII. DCCCII executive director Mary Antonette Doroma said there were only three finalists: the

Russian Confederation of Chamber of Commerce, which received this year’s most outstanding award; Bangladesh Confederation of Chamber of Commerce; and DCCCII, the only chamber which represented a city.

In 2005, the DCCCII was bestowed the “Most Outstanding Chamber Award for 2005.” DCCIII was likewise recognized as the “Best Chamber in

the Asia-Pacific Region” during a selection held in New Delhi in 2005.

When asked how DCCCII was selected in 2005, Dela Cruz said being a member of CACCII might not have been part of the criteria then.

“It could be our second shot to be the most outstanding chamber.

However, we are not a member of CACCII. That’s why after the event, I im-

mediately recommended to the board to apply to CACCII through the recommendation of PCCII,” he added.

Dela Cruz said being a member of PCCII does not necessarily mean that it cannot stand on its own as a business chamber.

“We adhere to their design but it doesn’t necessary mean that we are under them because we

have our own vision and mission. We are collaborating with them,” he explained.

Dela Cruz said that the DCCCII is starting to work on how it will be member of CACCI so that it will be able to participate directly in CACCI’s activities.

Dela Cruz said the DCCCII is the only chamber in the country that made to the event. CRC

vio, who is also the spokesperson of Special Investigation Task Group Plaza Heneral Santos.

Eight persons, mostly college students, were initially wounded in the attack, with one of them succumbing to severe internal injuries late last week.

The fatality was identified as Jay-R Magnanao, 17,

an Information Technology student of the ACLC College here.

A female witness in the blast earlier said she saw a person placing something at a portion of the monument that she initially thought was some trash.

The unidentified person was holding a mobile phone, appeared calm or

relaxed, and even sat for a few minutes near Magnanao before leaving the scene.

Octavio did not name the suspect and refused to speculate on the motive and possible groups involved in the attack.

“Our investigation is currently ongoing and we’re focusing on the identification of other suspects

possibly involved in the attack. Later on, we will possibly launch a manhunt against them,” he said.

City Mayor Ronnel Rivera acknowledged that the investigation and filing of charges against the initial suspect took some time to shape up as they wanted to come up with objective results.

The mayor said he had instructed local police officials and personnel to make sure that there will be “no fall guys and no misrepresentation about the incident.”

“We want the truth to come out in the process to ensure that the victims will also get proper justice,” Rivera added. (MindaNews)

his students, but it didn’t stop him because for him teaching is more than a job but a lifelong vocation.

As of now, Collado is working as a community teacher. He works from a barangay and helps in developing activities for his students and other members of the livelihood.

Another teacher who devoted her teaching years in educating indigenous people is teacher Elsie C. Padernal.

A member of Caballero Clan of the Panay Bukidnon tribe, Padernal is persistent in learning

about her culture as well as passing her knowledge to her students not just in her current school but also back when she was in a private school for three years.

Another teacher recognized was Lou Sabrina S. Ongkiko. The foundation named her the spirited enabler.

Far from the life she used to have, Teacher Sab, as her students like to call her, chose to teach at the Culiat Elementary School, a public school located in Quezon City with an overpopulation of students.

To her, a teacher should be an embodiment of love and light. Her motivating ways and confidence in her students inspire them to excel and finish their education.

Teacher Sab believes that her success is her students’ success.

Teacher Sab graduated in a prestigious university in Metro Manila and obtained her master’s degree and post-graduate degree from The University of Melbourne in Australia and National Institute of Education in Singapore respectively.

Last to be honored is teacher Genevieve G. Kulong, a teacher from Zamboanga which was heavily damaged last year due to a siege. She could have fled and escaped Zamboanga because of the armed conflict, but she chose to stay.

As a fourth year teacher, she holds the key that will let her students climb to college.

“We had no classes for 27 days and even after the clearing operation we cannot go back because of the danger posed by bomb that did not ex-

plode during the heat war between rebels and soldiers,” Kulong said.

She said after the siege many families and even teachers escaped Zamboanga City. Fear and sorrow where in the air but she continued because of the numerous students left behind.

In March last year, students marched in toga with diploma on their hand. Though there was a decrease of three percent in the graduates, Teacher Kulong is proud that all of her students graduated on time. CRC

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a TH FREIGHT TRUCK Service ANGELO A. GARDE,

Petitioner

Case No.2014-XI-00751

x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING

Applicant requests authority for a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a TH FREIGHT TRUCK SERVICE for the transportation of freight on the route. WITHIN DAVAO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC AND VICE VERSA with the use of ONE(1) unit.

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on OCTOBER 15, 2014 at 09:20 a.m. at this office at the above address.

At least, TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

WITNESS the Honorable BENJAMIN A. GO, CESO V, Regional Director, this 19th day of September 2014 at Davao City.

TERESITA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEZ Chief Transportation Development Officer

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The vanishing coral reefs Text and Photos by HENRYLITO D. TACIO

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HE ecologically-fragile coral reef ecosystem is called “Eden beneath the waves.” Eden refers to the Biblical paradise mentioned in the Holy Bible where the first human beings – Adam and Eve – lived.

Although coral reefs – touted as the marine equivalent of tropical rainforests – occupy just 0.17 percent of the ocean floor, they are home to perhaps one-quarter of all marine species.

“Essential life-support systems” necessary for human survival is how the World Conservation Union describes them.

Unfortunately, coral reefs teeming in the waters of Coral Triangle may soon vanish without a trace just like what happened to aircraft and surface vessels ships that disappeared under mysterious circumstances when passing the Bermuda Triangle in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean.

The Coral Triangle – so named because of its distinct triangular shape, is a region in Asia that includes the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Timor Leste, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. Spanning the marine waters of these countries is nearly 73,000 square kilometers of coral reefs.

“This magnificent area, often called the ‘Amazon of the Seas,’ contains nearly 30 percent of the world’s coral reefs and 75 percent of all known coral species,” said Suseno Sukoyono, executive chair of the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security.

But that’s not all. The region is home to more

than 3,000 species of fish – “twice the number found anywhere else in the world,” Sukoyono added.

The Washington-based World Resources Institute predicted that 90 percent of regional reefs would be threatened by 2050.

“So scary I don’t want to believe it,” said leading Indonesian scientist Jamaluddin Jompa. “It will be the end of the Coral Triangle story if it ever comes true.”

It seems it is already happening in the Phil-

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ippines, whose coral reef area – estimated at 26,000 square kilometers – is the second largest in Southeast Asia. The Inventory of the Coral Resources of the Philippines in the 1970s found only about 5 percent of the reefs to be in excellent condition, with over 75 percent coral cover (both hard and soft).

Another study conducted in 1997 showed only 4 percent of reefs in excellent condition (75 percent hard or soft coral cover), 28 percent in good condition (5075 percent coral cover), 42 percent in fair condition (25-50 percent coral cover), and 27 percent in poor condition (less than 25 percent coral cover).

Some years back, leading marine scientists ranked the coral reefs in the Philippines as among the most threatened in Southeast Asia. Among those listed as culprits were overfishing, destructive fishing, sedimentation, and pollution.

“Although coral reefs have always been subject to natural disturbances – disease, predator outbreaks, and climatic disruptions such as hurricanes and the El Niño – natural damage is now being compounded by human-induced disturbances,” noted “Coral Reefs: Valuable but Vulnerable,” a discussion paper circulated by the World Wide Fund for Na-

ture (WWF).

There are three major types of coral reefs, according to Dr. Angel C. Alcala, former head of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. These are fringing type (those found on the edges of islands and which constitutes 30 percent of the country’s coral reefs); the barrier type (best exemplified by the Dajanon Reef of Central Visayas); and the atoll (of which the Tubbataha and Cagayan Reef in the Sulu Sea are ideal examples).

Corals are the dried and bleached skeletons of soft-bodied animals that live in the warm, sunlit waters of tropical seas and look more like plants and rocks than animals.

The main part of the real coral is the polyp – the extraordinary flower-like animal with a tube-like body and finger-like tentacles. “Coral polyps get nutrition in two ways,” explains Lindsay Bennett, author of globetrotter island guide, “Philippines.”

“They catch their food by means of stinging tentacles that paralyze any suitable prey – microscopic creatures called zooplankton – and also engage in a symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae that live within the polyp structure.”

Coral polyps reproduce in two ways: asex-

ually (by the division of existing individual polyps) and asexually (by combining egg and sperm from two different polyps). “This results in a free-swimming polyp that will be carried by ocean currents to find a new colony and commence a new reef,” Bennet writes.

The coral reef is the world’s most diverse marine ecosystem, and one of its most productive.

It is home to some 4,000 species of fish (approximately one-quarter of all marine fish species), along with a vast array of other life forms – molluscs, crustaceans, sea urchins, starfish, sponges, tube-worms and many more.

In the Philippines, for instance, more than 40 million people live on the coast within 30 kilometers of coral reef. Approximately two million people depend on fisheries for employment, with about one million small-scale fishermen directly dependent on reef fisheries. The country’s reefs yield 5 to 37 tons of fish per square kilometer, making them very important to the productivity of fisheries.

“The Philippines is a major supplier of fish to the live reef food fish trade, a billion dollar industry in the Asia-Pacific region,” noted “Reefs at Risk Revisited in the Coral Triangle,” a

publication published by the Washington-based World Resources Institute (WRI). “In 2007, the Philippines exported at least 1,370 tons of coral trout (“Plectropomus leopardus”), one of the trade’s most important species in terms of volume, which fetched an estimated retail value of about US$140 million.”

“Despite considerable improvements in coral reef management, the country’s coral reefs remain under threat,” said Dr. Theresa Mundita S. Lim, director of the Biodiversity Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

The Philippine government made and introduced many laws in an attempt to protect the natural environment on the islands and in the national territorial waters. But the government cannot do it alone; help from individuals are also needed to save the reefs from total annihilation.

“We are the stewards of our nation’s resources,” said Rafael D. Guerrero III, former executive director of the Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development, “we should take care of our national heritage so that future generations can enjoy them. Let’s do our best to save our coral reefs. Our children’s children will thank us for the effort.”

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Japan holiday for Santos Land’s top achievers Bai Fauziah Fatima Sinsuat Ambolodto Santos Land Development Corporation, SLDC for brevity, is not just about making a sale; SLDC is also about creating memories to last a lifetime.

Truly, SLDC knows how to start the year with a bang! Last February 4, 2014, at an elaborate and lavish party, SLDC named, called, and applauded its TOP ACHIEVERS – individuals who worked hard during the previous year (2013). As a reward, top Sales Managers, Sales Executives, and Sales Directors were to enjoyed an allexpense paid trip to Japan the following May. Their 10-day sojourn began and ended with a blast. Spending five days in Osaka and another five in Tokyo, their itinerary included visiting ancient places. And of course, a Tokyo vacation won’t be complete without some R&R over at Disneyland.

The tour was more than

just sightseeing – it was an opportunity for them to relax and enjoy each other’s company outside their more formal office environment. From eating local favorites to exploring the city by foot, it was an adventure on its own.

See their happy faces as they strike a pose one after another. Feel the joy and happiness as they savor their hard work in a place most only dream of. Be inspired and motivated to strive harder to join them on their adventure. As Alma Apolonio, Top Sales Director, puts it, “. . .it was all too surreal.”

Engaging in Real Estate Development, SLDC is a family corporation that operates from one generation to another. Known to be pioneer in the industry, they not only offer housing projects and programs but more so, they too offer solutions to current socioeconomic

issues experienced by the country. Their projects include Ilumina Estates (Barangay Communal, Davao City) and La Vista Monte Village (Barangay Matina Pangi, Davao City), to name a few.

With Santos Land Development Corporation, one always has the capacity to contribute to the growth and development of another – by being a professional and responsible developer that caters to the well-being of those around you.

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Tattoo offers the most affordable 4G mobile WiFi device

WITH everybody using the digital platform as part of their daily lifestyle, staying connected has never been as important. Mobility does not stop anyone from being updated on the latest news and trends all over the world.

Globe broadband brand Tattoo now equips all customers with the power of connectivity with the most affordable 4G Mobile WiFi device in the market today. Originally at P1995, Tattoo delivers another pioneering best-value offer giving customers savings of P500 with the device now priced at only P1495.

Powered by the country’s largest 4G network, Tattoo’s prepaid 4G Mobile WiFi device can connect up to ten (10) devices with speeds of up to 12 Mbps. As a plus, customers also get Free Facebook one day per week for six months.

To avail of the Free Facebook promo, just send FBWEEKLY to 8888.

“Getting people connected at a price within their reach is always a priority for Tattoo. With the Tattoo 4G Mobile WiFi now more affordable, more netizens can access the World Wide Web anytime and anywhere they want,” shares Senior Vice President for Consumer Broadband Business Gilbert Simpao.

Recently, Globe announced that its network already has 100% 3G coverage, and by end of September this year, 100% full 4G HSPA+ coverage, enabling faster and more seamless browsing for its over 45 million mobile and broadband customers.

Get the latest tablets and mobile WiFi devices and experience a blazing fast internet connection with Tattoo. Learn more about these new offers at tattoo.globe.com.ph, visit any Globe store nearest you, or call 730-1010.

Hero names face off grand champion at BOA 2014 THE two champions for this year’s ultimate cosplay battle, the Hero Face Off 2014, had finally been declared during a colossal crossover with The Best of Anime (BOA) which happened last(September 21.

Receiving recognition as the Hero Face Off 2014 Grand Champions were Angel Andrea Hernandez from Cainta, Rizal and Richard Brian Cheng from Quezon City. The two depicted themselves as Fatalis from Monster Hunter and King Gojulas from Zoids, respectively.

Meanwhile, in the Kids Squad c a t e g o r y, the winners were Bolen Gabrielle Lareza and Ashley Mizaki; while the crews of Andrew Arca and Katrina Mae Rodriguez secured the top spot in the League of Heroes category.

These winners were named by the Hero Face Off 2014 panel of judges,composed of Pinoy Big Brother grand winner and Hero TV Anime Jock Myrtle Sarrosa, Hero TV Channel Head Jojo Neri-Estacio, and celebrity socialite Tessa Prieto-Valdes.

Hundreds bore witness to the building anticipation as contestants from all over the country brought their A game in showcasing the best of cosplay as Function Rooms 3 and 4 of the SMX Convention Center at the SM Mall of Asia Complex.

All those in attendance were also in for the special treat of catching My Hero Nation’s Kakki Teodoro and Mikoy Morales on stage, with performances as well by Luiu Aquino, Onnies, Kaika, STARMARIE, heidi., and Joe Inoue.

HERO FACE OFF 2014 one hour TV Special will air on October 4, 2014 - Saturday at 7:00pm. With replays the following day (Sunday) at 12:00am, 12:00nn and 8:00pm.

Stay tuned for the more features on the Hero Face Off 2014 as they hit television screens via the country’s number one channel for anime, Hero TV (SkyCable channel 44). For updates, visit www.facebook.com/myheronation.

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Korean Cultural Center brings Korean Film Festival to Davao

By Kenneth Irving Ong THE Korean Embassy’s Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines, together with SM Cinema launched the Davao City leg of the Korean Film Festival at SM Lanang Premier last September 24.

Bringing together seven blockbuster and critically-acclaimed films that showcase Korean culture and creativity, the films featured for the Korean Film Festival include A Company Man, starring Korean superstar So Ji-sub as a hit man who finds himself targeted by his ex-employers after he falls in love with a single mother and quits his job; Hwayi: A Monster Boy, which is top billed by Korean heartthrob Yeo Jingoo as a 16-year-old boy who was raised by five criminal fathers to become the perfect assassin; and My Paparotti, which focuses on the special relationship between a high school gangster and the music teacher who helps him pursue his dream of becoming a singer like the late tenor Luciano Pavarotti.

Audiences will also enjoy Korean comedies like All About My Wife, which is about a timid husband who hires a professional Casanova to seduce his seemingly perfect but fearsome wife, hoping this will make her divorce him; and Man on the Edge, a box-office hit about a powerful crime boss’s right hand man, and his new identity mixed with supernatural shenanigans.

The festival will also feature contemporary films such as Hide and Seek, a mystery that revolves around two families who believe strangers to be living and hiding in their homes, and struggle to fight back; as well as King of Pigs, the animated drama in the 2012 Cannes Film Festival Directors’ Fortnight selection, which

is about childhood bullies and the memories that come with it.

“We had a successful run last year,” says Mr. Oh Choong-suk, the director of the Korean Cultural Center of the Philippines

“that is why this year, the Korean Film Festival is bigger than before as we hope to reach out to more movie viewers to share Korea’s culture.”

The Korean Film Festival was also supported by

the Korean Film Council, the Film Development Council of the Philippines, the Korean Tourism Organization - Manila, the Korea Copyright Commission, and the Davao Korean Association.

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GMA 7’s newest child actors bring vibrant afternoons via the upcoming series ‘Yagit’

THIS October, GMA Network will make us reminisce our blissful childhood days with our true friends and encourage us to create more joyful memories together via the upcoming afternoon drama series, Yagit.

GMA Network’s remake of Yagit introduces the newest child wonders Chlaui Malayao, Zymic Jaranilla, Judie Dela Cruz, Jemwell Ventinilla who will breathe life to Eliza, Ding, Jocelyn, and Tomtom, the characters who became part of the Filipinos’ lives 20 years ago and will definitely capture the hearts of today’s generation once again.

Portraying the charac-

ter of Eliza Macabuhay is Chlaui Malayao, a sweet girl who became popular on her memorable pancit canton TV commercial, easily catches

the attention and affection of everyone with her angelic face. Her happy disposition fits the role of Eliza, the loving daughter of Dolores Macabuhay,

to be played by Kapuso actress Yasmien Kurdi.

Their physically similar charming faces make their mother and daughter tandem in the small

Miguel Tanfelix gives back Miguel Tanfelix, who played the lead character of the recently concluded toprating family drama series Niño, continues to inspire and bring joy to his supporters. Last September 18, the GMA Artist Center star celebrated his birthday in advance with persons with disabilities of Dr. Jose P. Rizal Elementary School in Dasmariñas, Cavite.

Loud cheers and applause welcomed Miguel, who brought along his Niño co-star and good friend Renz Valerio. The special event got even livelier with Tess Bomb as the host. Also present was Miguel’s family who came in full force.

Miguel made every moment count, making sure his fans enjoyed the afternoon celebration. The birthday celebrant presented a dance and song number which delighted the audience. He even joined the games while being in char-

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From the reading material provided pre-talk to those of us who attended this leg of the Fashion Forum, we could safely deduce that we were in the hands of experts – and a local one at that. There was a very audible murmur from the audience when Marie gamely reminded us that VMV Hypoallergenics was a Filipino brand existing for over thirty years already. She started the talk with a mind-blowing vid-

acter as Niño.

The 16-year-old was a darling to his fans as he approached the kids, took selfies with them, and signed autographs.

The kids for their part surprised Miguel with a dance number and both Miguel and Renz joined their performance.

Just as Miguel was about to distribute snacks, he received a phone call from Bianca Umali that brought kilig to their fans because they heard the conversation of both tween stars.

“Hi, Miguel! Nami-miss ko na ‘yung araw-araw kitang nakakasama. I’ll see you very soon,” said Bianca. Miguel and Bianca’s loveteam in Niño endeared them to their fans. Both Bianca and Miguel could still be seen on Ismol Family and Sunday All Stars.

Before Bianca said goodbye to Miguel, she took time to greet and thank the supporters of their team-up.

Miguel later admitted that he was touched with Bianca’s effort to call him despite the latter’s busy schedule.

Miguel also shared that he couldn’t be more grateful for the chance he’d been given to bond with some of his fans. According to the StarStruck Kids alum, he personally picked to celebrate his birthday with the special kids of Dr. Jose P. Rizal Elementary School. It was made possible with the help of GMA Artist Center, his family, and sponsors.

“Dahil po sa ginampanan kong role ni Niño, naintindihan ko ‘yung kalagayan nila, na kailangan nila ng atensyon, na ‘yung treatment sa kanila dapat parang normal na tao din kasi mayroon din silang feelings na pwedeng masaktan,” shared Miguel.

The school administrators expressed their gratitude for having been chosen by Miguel. According to them, the fun-filled celebration was a first—and will go down as one of the most memorable events held in the school.

eo that had already gone viral online with over thirteen million hits since it was first aired of The Huffington Post website. The video, entitled “How the sun sees you,” produced by artist Thomas Leveritt shows people how they look in ultra-violet. His subjects can be seen visibly stunned by how their skin has become affected

by UV light and it was the ultimate visual prompt to start wearing sunscreen.

This is a powerful message as any and from there, Marie proceeded to

talk about the particulars on sun and light protection and what people can do to shield themselves from their harmful effects.

Throughout her talk, she could not stress enough how important sun & light protection was to VMV and how committed they are to educating people about this important facet of skincare. True to the forum that it was, the audience was encouraged to interact with the speaker and sought her advice on skin regimens and the suitability of commercially

available products to multiple skin types. It was a gratifying experience all around and everyone left better educated and illuminated.

VMV Hypoallergenics is located at the 2nd level of Abreeza Mall, J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City.

Catch the Abreeza Fashion Forum monthly for discussions with industry insiders, fashion designers and beauty experts. For more details, visit their official Facebook page www. facebook.com/AbreezaMall

screen more realistic.

Playing Ding Reyes, a street-smart boy who will eventually develop friendship with Eliza, Jocelyn, and Tomtom is Zymic Jaranilla. With his heartfelt acting performance, Zymic easily draws in sympathy and unique connection with the viewers like no other.

Playing siblings and Eliza’s cousins Jocelyn and Tomtom Macabuhay are the Ate and Kuya of the Yagits, Judie Dela Cruz and Jemwell Ventinilla, respectively. Judie is a kind-hearted girl who is passionate about acting and singing.

Meanwhile, Jemwell, who will give life to Tomtom’s chubby character,

has a humorous personality. His comic timing makes him perfect for the role.

Together, these four lead characters will prove how the power of togetherness and friendship can influence their positive outlook amidst life’s challenges.

Also joining them is Steph Yamut, a cheerful kid from Cebu, who will be portraying the role of the English/ Tagalog and Cebuano-speaking girl Tiffany.

Catch this generation’s talented child actors in the highly-anticipated remake of the phenomenal drama series, Yagit, this October on GMA Afternoon Prime.

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An illuminating talk

by VMV Hypoallergenics

FOR the third installment of Abreeza Mall’s Fashion Forum held last September 25, global Filipino brand VMV Hypoallergenics staged a talk on the basics of skin protection against sun and light.

Event host Hannah Chloe explained that although the topic of this month’s forum was not directly on fashion per se, having healthy glowing skin still inarguably remains the best complement to one’s ensemble.

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VMV’s best-selling Armada line. ensued and get to know more about the much celebrated skincare brand that will make you think about how you treat your body’s most visible asset and what you treat it with.

Getting “Nerdy” with Skincare The brilliant minds behind VMV Hypoallergenics are self-confessed nerds when it comes to their skincare.

Marie Cortez of VMV animately explains about skin protection and exposure.

They thrive at being intimately involved in its fine print, at what the company’s marketing head Marie Cortez described as at a “cellular” level. At the core of their research and the propeller of their products’ acceptability is the “VH Rating” System they use to grade and validate hypoallergenicity. This is the yardstick they use to determine how safe and

rightly boast of, VMV also does a dizzying barrage of testing prior to launching a product. Everything that goes on in their headquarters is truly meticulous and it is what enables them to be upfront in detail about how good a product line they have developed.

VMV currently has lines that cater to a broad spectrum of skincare needs from their worldrenowned sun & light protection line Armada to the mommy and child favorite Grandma Minnie. Their website, dubbed their Skintelligencenter, is a virtual hub that allows their customers to shop and learn more about the different possibilities in skin problems and treatments – whether they dealing with common skin troubles or possess the more specially treated skin of one who is medically managed. VMV is the brand for the discerning customer, which we all seem to be these days.

With the heaps of problems they address with their beautifully packaged line of products, it is truly every-skin friendly.

effective their products are against the current 76 known skin allergens as established by both the North American Contact Dermatitis Group and the European Surveillance System on Contact Allergies. Each and every one of their products is tested based on this -76/76 rat- VMV Against UV ing and all of them do not go below 74/76. Although FAN ILLUMINATING, A3 this is the main thing they

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Derek Jeter, the retiring New York Yankees shortstop asked out of the lineup for Friday night’s 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.

THE CURSE IS BACK Jeter sits out Game 1 Gilas squanders 16-point lead, loses to Korea by 2 N

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Gilas Pilipinas suffered another painful Asian Games defeat to archrival South Korea, losing 97-95 to drop to 0-2 in the quarterfinals of the men’s basketball competition.

After losing to Qatar, the Philippines needed a win against South Korea and a win against Kazakhstan tomorrow to have a better shot at making it to the semifinals, but they lost another painful game as the Koreans were simply too good in the end game.

With the game tied at 88-all, LA Tenorio stepped to the line and made a free throw with 1:18 left in the final quarter. Heejong Yang scored on a easy basket on the other end to retake the lead for Korea at 90-89.

Jimmy Alapag came up short on a triple in their next possession and Yang drilled a dagger triple to make it 93-89 for South Korea. Ranidel De Ocampo missed a triple try, and Yang hit two free throws to make it 95-89.

Tenorio made three free throws after being

fouled while taking a triple attempt with 5.9 seconds left, but naturalized Korean player Taejong Moon put the game away with two more free throws. Tenorio hit a meaningless triple from halfcourt to peg the final count.

Moon scored a hopping 38 points in the game to lead Korea. Taesul Kim backed him up with 16 points. But Yang scored the most important points for Korea as he turned a one-point deficit into a four-point lead.

Alapag led Gilas with 25 points while Jeff Chan chipped in 16. Tenorio added 14 and June Mar Fajardo scored 12 but it was not enough to defeat the home team.

Marcus Douthit did not play a single minute against Korea after coach Chot Reyes called him out for his performance against Qatar.

Gilas still has a slim shot at advancing to the next round. The Philippines needs Qatar to lose both its games against Kazakhstan and Korea.

They also need to win big against Kazakhstan tomorrow for the quotient to fall into their favor.

INETEEN years into his Hall of Fame career, Derek Jeter may have produced his final “first.”

The New York Yankees shortstop asked out of the lineup for Friday night’s 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox — something neither Jeter nor manager Joe Girardi could remember him ever doing before.

Jeter watched the opener of his final major league series from the dugout, taking it easy a day after his walk-off sin-

gle finished off an emotional farewell to Yankee Stadium.

“I don’t think I really slept — maybe a couple of hours,” Jeter told reporters. “I don’t know if I could play tonight if I was playing tonight. Last night was as special as it gets.”

Since announcing in spring training that this would be his final season, Jeter has been celebrated across the major leagues, collecting gifts at each stop and applause from former opponents and their fans. Then came his

final home game, when the pregame cheers were surpassed by the postgame celebration after he led the Yankees to another win.

“I was thinking how fitting it was, what a great night it was,” Girardi said before Friday’s game.

“I’m sure he’s emotionally drained, probably physically drained.”

With both the Yankees and Red Sox eliminated from playoff contention, Girardi compiled a lineup missing many of his regulars and joked that it

looked more like spring training roster. Eury Perez batted in Jeter’s familiar No. 2 spot — and collected his first major league hit — and Brendan Ryan played shortstop.

Jeter said he would be back in the lineup on Saturday and Sunday — but as designated hitter, so his final memories as a shortstop would be in Yankee Stadium. Girardi told Jeter he could play any position but pitcher or catcher this weekend if he had the urge — including manager.

ASSAULT. Mark Anthony Barriga (right) is ready to throw a left to Al Masri Hussin in the Round of 16 bout in the ongoing 17th Asian Games.

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MISTAKEN AS A PRINCESS. With her royal sounding name, golfer Princess Mary Superal was mistaken by organizers for a member of the royal family.

FACTBOX (Part 7 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: players are missing because the tournament falls outside of the FIFA international calendar and clubs are not required to release them.

Japan won both events four years ago with the men beating the United Arab Emirates and the women ending North Korea’s bid for three consecutive golds.

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The case of the golfing Princess I

NCHEON, Korea—The Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee (IAGOC) was apologetic for what it thought was a diplomatic lapse.

The IAGOC felt it should have rolled the red carpet out for golfer Princess Superal, whom Korean officials thought was a princess from some part

of the Philippines.

An unexpected courtesy call was received by Chief of Mission Ricardo ‘Ritchie’ Garcia on the matter, and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman allayed the trepidation of the IAGOC welcoming committee which thought they have committed a serious dip-

lomatic oversight.

“The IAGOC felt they made an error in not being able to recognize a princess from the Philippines,” Garcia said. “An official was so apologetic for what they thought was a lapse.”

“I assured them that there was no oversight on their part. That our golfer, in fact one of our hopes

for the gold medal here, is named Princess but that she is not a princess of any part of the Philippines but a princess of our team just the same,” Garcia added.

When told about the incident, Superal was flabbergasted.

“Me, a princess? That’s cool!” she said in total astonishment.

These ‘VIP’athletes could win the elusive gold I

NCHEON, Korea—They aren’t the most important athletes for nothing if they don’t enjoy the perks of being VIPs in the 17th Asian Games.

In fact, they receive royal treatment than, say, the members of the Gilas Pilipinas squad whose combined salaries are worth in the high millions, or even more than the officials of the Philippine Sports Commission or the Philippine Olympic Committee.

The Philippines has four of them.

They were received here with the utmost attention given only to royalties.

They do not even need accreditation cards required for each and every athlete, including the Gilas stars, to be able to enter the Athletes’ Village where all the participants stay and to roam around.

But they are so special, they don’t stay at the Ath-

letes Village.

They do not mingle with the other athletes.

And they do not roam around. Not in the village, not in the city.

They are housed in a separate village.

They have their own doctors and chiropractors.

They are assigned a person each to mind them.

Talk about being special.

They did not travel to Incheon in the company of other athletes. They came

here with only their assistants who made sure they were not inconvenienced with the long flight from Amsterdam, where they trained.

They are the most travelled among the 150 Philippine entries entered here.

They have special passports, where their names, sex, and lineage are listed.

They are expected even by the true royals.

Malaysian squash superstar Nicol David will be in the hunt for her fourth singles gold medal in Incheon.

Malaysia have won seven of the 10 golds awarded since squash was introduced at the 1998 Bangkok Games.

There will be four golds awarded in Incheon -- men’s and women’s singles and team events. The Sept. 20-27 tournament will be held at the Yeorumul Squash Courts.

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China are unlikely to loosen their vice-like grip on table tennis and will be looking for a repeat of their remarkable Guangzhou performance when they swept all seven golds four years ago.

The Chinese have won 55 of the 91 gold medals awarded since table tennis was introduced in 1958 at Tokyo. They have topped the table tennis medal standings at every Games since 1974.

The competition takes place from Sept. 27 to Oct. 4 with seven golds up for grabs at the Suwon Gymnasium.

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TRIATHLON

Triathlon, which made its debut in Doha in 2006, will be held on Sept. 25-26 at Songdo Central Park, which is where South Korean singer Psy filmed his “Gangnam Style” video.

In addition to the men’s and women’s individual events, there will also be mixed relay team event consisting of two men and two women.

The individual events feature 1.5km swimming followed by 40km cycling and 10 km running. Japan won both the individual golds at Guangzhou in 2010.

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TENNIS

Seven golds will be up for grabs in tennis and seven more in soft tennis.

Tennis runs from Sept. 20-30 and soft tennis from Sept. 29 to Oct. 4. There will be singles, doubles, and team events for both men and women. There are no mixed doubles. In the team events, each tie will consist of three matches - two singles and a doubles.

Hosts South Korea are expected to dominate soft tennis, which is played with a softer rubber ball, and will be played at Yeorumul Tennis Courts.

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VOLLEYBALL

There are two golds on offer in the volleyball competition, which will be held from Sept. 20-Oct. 3 at the Songnim Gymnasium and Ansan Sangroksu Gymnasium. Japan won the men’s event and China the women’s four years ago.

Beach volleyball, which runs from Sept. 20-29, will also offer two golds. China won both the men’s and women’s events at the last two Asian Games.

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WEIGHTLIFTING

China won more than half of the golds on offer from weightlifting when they hosted in Guangzhou in 2010 and are again expected to put up a strong show in Incheon.

Taking place over seven days from Sept. 20-26 at the Moonlight Festival Garden, the weightlifting competition will have 15 events - eight categories for men and seven for women.

The athletes will have three attempts in two categories - snatch and clean and jerk - and the lifters will TOP BET. Toni Leviste is among the best bets in equestrian for the Philippines.

To be continued...

16 EDGEDAVAO Sports

VOL. 7 ISSUE 140 • SUNDAY - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28-29, 2014 PRIDE OF PANABO. The Philippines’ Charly Suarez, a native of Panabo City in Davao del Norte, (right) exchanges jabs with Akhil Kumar (left) of India in the Round of 16 match at the Asian Games. Suarez won 2-1.

TO THE RESCUE

Boxers are the only bright spots W

HILE the country’s boxers continued to live up to their billing, Gilas Pilipinas suffered a stunning blow in men’s basketball, marking the Team Philippines’ unproductive campaign on Friday in the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

Reigning Southeast Asian Games titlist Mario Fernandez sustained his fiery form, defeating Nepalese rival Puran Rai 3-0 to clinch a quarterfinals berth in the men’s bantamweight division at the Seonhak Gymnasium.

Picking up from where Fernandez took off was Charly Suarez, who scored a split decision win over Indian foe Akhmil Kumar in the men’s lightweight and also advanced to the

last eight.

Should Fernandez and Suarez win their next bouts, they will be assured of a bronze medal each. The two boxers are determined to help the lean Philippine delegation that has only produced two silvers and a bronze after seven days of action.

Only welterweight Dennis Galvan has been the casualty so far in the six-man boxing squad, dropping a 0-3 decision to Mongolian Chinzorig Baatarsukh last Thursday.

“The boxers are always our gold medal hopes in tournaments of this level,” said Chief of Mission Ritchie Garcia, who is also the chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission.

“We remain undaunted even if the gold medals have yet to come our way. The boxers are still there, the taekwondo jins, the karatekas, our golfers, our BMX riders.

The gold medals could come late but we will welcome those triumphs, of course,” he added.

The shocking 68-77 setback absorbed by Gilas Pilipinas at the hands of Qatar at the start of the quarterfinal round in the sport that Filipinos love the most certainly hogged the limelight.

It was the second straight setback suffered by the Nationals, who dropped a 63-68 loss to Asian champion and perennial tormentor Iran at the close of group play last Thursday. Gilas Pilipi-

nas is now hard-pressed to win its next two matches, starting against host South Korea on Saturday, if it hopes to boost its medal chances.

The other Pinoy bets also failed to make their presence felt in other fronts.

The women’s doubles squad of Anne Marie Kiac and Liza Clutario managed only 11th place in Squad A, while Liza del Rosario and Marian Lara Posadas placed 12th in Squad B in bowling.

In swimming, Jasmine Alkhadi submitted a time of 26.35 seconds in the women’s 50m freestyle, .77 second behind Yi Tang, who placed third behind gold medal winner Xinyi Cheng of China and Miki Uchida of Japan.

ANOTHER DABAWENYO PRIDE. Mark Anthony Barriga (right) wins his bout against Al Masri Hussin (left) to advance to the Round of 16.