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TEACHING THE MATIGSALOGS The story of two teachers who reshaped the future of Matigsalog children

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TEACHING THE MATIGSALOGS The story of two teachers who reshaped the future of Matigsalog children

“It was really hard to teach at first because of the hardships just to reach the place but all disappears when I see young lumads who need education.”

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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HE youths of Matigsalog tribe of Marilog District, Davao City used to be mothers and farmers at a very young age, but the chain was broken when two teachers built Dumalugdog Elementary School in 2008.

A hundred kilometers away from the heart of the city, the Dumalugdog Elementary School was the first learning institution that enabled members of the surrounding indigenous people (IP) communities to dream again.

“I started the school with myself as the only teacher for grades 1 and 2 with a total of 55 and 15 pupils respectively,” teacher Brimbhot Eyas, former head of the elementary school and one of the 2012 The Many Faces of Teachers awardee.

“It was really hard to teach at first because of the hardships just to reach the place but all disappears when I see young lumads who need education,” Eyas said.

Eyas responsibility started to be divided when teacher Bryan Rey Carreon assisted him.

Carreon was also a 2012 awardee of the Many Faces of Teachers.

As the saying goes, it takes two to tango, and these two men, who call themselves “partners”, started to make the elementary school conducive for young lumads who were advancing to the next grade level. Five years after, the single classroom that housed pupils of both grades one and two become a complete public elementary school.

It is only last year that the first batch of

the elementary school produced 12 graduates, three had to go to separate paths as housewives at a very young age.

“Most students really like to go to school because they can dream again rather than becoming farmers or mother at very young age,” Eyas said.

When asked why it has to be the indigenous tribe of Matigsalog in Marilog, Eyas and Carreon said that IPs have special space on their heart.

This is even teacher Eyas had to leave every Monday his family behind for five years. The two awarded teachers had to stay in and blend in the community.

It was only through community immersion that these two teachers were able to understand their host community.

Before they can be with the IP community, they have to undergo the same experiences that other teachers assigned in hinterlands.

Teachers Eyas and Carreon recalled that they have climbed mountains and crossed rivers to reach the community. Packed in teacher Eyas bag was not just a ration of food for a week but extra rice for lugaw and box of pencil and a pad of paper.

It was his way to keep his grade one and two pupils in his classroom when he was a multi-grade teacher.

“Though some young students have to walk ten kilometers just to get to the school, it didn’t become a hindrance.

These young men and women are hungry for learning,” Eyas recalled.

Teacher Carreon

continued all of these even after Eyas was reassigned to other elementary school.

At present, both teacher are reassigned to other schools after being honored for them contribution in the Matigsalog community in Marilog district.

Teacher Eyas is now handling Sumilop Elementary School while teacher Carreon just started handling Malikungkong Elementary School, both located in Marilog district.

Though they are already in separate schools, what teacher Eyas and Carreon did in Dumalugdog will not vanish. The school they started will continue weaving dreams and producing young lumads who shall also become teachers someday.

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APPRECIATION. Aboitiz Power Distribution Group executive vice president and chief operating officer Jaime Jose Aboitiz delivers his welcome message during the company’s media appreciation night at SM Lanang Premier’s SMX Convention Center Friday night. Lean Daval Jr.

Take drought warning seriously: Climate Change Commission

By FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA and ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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AKE the warning seriously,” Climate Change Commission vice chair Secretary Lucille Sering said of the prediction of a long drought in Davao Region.

Speaking during the launch of Greeneration Philippines Campaign-Mindanao leg at the University of Immaculate Concepcion (UIC) last Saturday, Sering said Mindanao should prepare because it relies much on agriculture.

“Together with the Department of Agriculture, the Local Government Unit (LGU) can plan on

what will be the alternatives to what they will lose because of the long drought,” she said.

Sering said the LGU should have the plans as early as now as it might not be able to address the problem on the short term and whatever the government will learn from here on should be taken into consideration in doing their long-term plan.

“Climate change should be feared as long as we know what the challenges are and we should be able to prepare for that. If there is any op-

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Mayor to CENRO: Stop quarrying near bridges

By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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avao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte will order the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) to strictly prohibit illegal quarrying in the city’s rivers, especially near the bridges.

Duterte made the statement after being asked by reporters for his reaction to the call of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 11 regional director Mariano Alquiza to discourage illegal quarrying near the bridges.

Duterte said he agrees

Duterte on cutting of Dacudao trees: Not so fast

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AVAO City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte asked the City Engineer’s Office (CEO) and Task Force Drainage to find other ways to rehabilitate the main canal in Dacudao Avenue without cutting the trees in the area.

Duterte said the task force and the CEO should halt the plan first and sit down with him before they proceed.

“The plan must be clear to everybody, especially with the environmentalist,” he said.

The mayor said trees have a purpose on the

planet, providing oxygen and decreasing carbon emission in the atmosphere.

“I will decide when I inspect it. I have to make an ocular inspection,” he said.

Earlier, task force chair YusopJimlani said cutting the trees is “just a plan” and they are still waiting for the approval of Duterte.

Jimlani explained that the trees will not actually be cut but will be transferred through earth-balling to the place where they can really grow.

He said the roots of

60 mahogany and gmelina trees in the area have slowly destroyed the undersurface of the road.

Jimlani said the tree species planted are not fit for the area since they will cause the destruction of the canal and the roads.

He said after the rehabilitation of the canal in the area, they will plant another species of tree which are fit for the area.

The drainage line serves Bajada, Bacaca, Oberero, and the circumferential road going to the outlet and then to the coastline.

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with the call of Alquiza to prevent the fast deterioration of the foundations of the bridges.

“We will direct CENRO to put more positive action there, more teeth of the law,” he said.

In a press briefing last Thursday, Alquiza said the illegal quarrying near the Governor Generos Bridge 2 was one of the major factors for the deterioration of its foundation.

He said the government is spending millions of pesos just to repair the bridge.

Alquiza said the Governor Generoso Bridge 2 was built in the early 1990s but its quality deteriorated in a short span of time. He said the bridge’s piers were easily penetrated by scouring, causing its collapse.

Duterte said if the CENRO and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) really want to enforce the law, they can call the police to help them.

“Ano ba naman yan?

Karaming pulis diyan, oh.

Natutulog lang nga yung iba diyan (What is that?

There are police there.

Some are just sleeping),” he said.

Duterte said that he will tap the police station commanders to strictly enforce the law within their area of responsibility.

“Otherwise, maghanap siya ng ibang trabaho, ibang assignment (they should find another job or assignment). If he cannot enforce the law then he goes,” he said.

The mayor said he will call for a command conference if he sees a law enforcement problem.

Cosmetic firm does its part for breast cancer awareness

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MV Hypoallergenics, a homegrown cosmetic company, is giving a portion of its sales to I-Conserve, a non-government organization (NGO) devoted to information dissemination and awareness campaign breast cancer.

“In celebration of breast cancer awareness month this October, for every purchase of any product in our store, a

portion will proceed to breast cancer campaign in the Philippines,” Marie Cortez, vice president for marketing, said in a recent press conference.

Guesting in last week’s Fast Fridays at Archipelago 7107 by Barrio Fiesta, SM Lanang Premier, Cortez said they have been donating to I-Conserve for the past four years.

“The proceeds were

used for the programs and mobilization of the group,” she said.

Cortez said it is important to raise awareness on breast cancer because it affects not just women but also men.

“Cancer can be either hereditary or lifestyle,” she said.

Cortez said the skin of breast cancer patients is more sensitive than

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80% of VAWC cases are economic abuse

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

E SECURITY CONCERNS. Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte holds a closed door meeting with police operatives, executives, and security managers of various malls in the city at The Marco Polo, Davao Thursday evening. Lean Daval Jr.

Fellow accused yet to submit comments on Felonia’s motion

By FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA

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HE legal counsel of self-confessed triggerman Paul Dave Molina Labang and brothers Rommel and Rodel dela Cerna is yet to submit comments to the motion for inhibition and motion to admit new evidence filed by Superintendent Leonardo Felonia, the alleged mastermind of the killing of the Cebu-based hotelier Richard King.

In a text message, lawyer Behn Joseph Tesiorna said he still needs to review the motion filed by lawyer Caesar Europa, the legal counsel of Felonia, the former head of the Regional Intelligence Unit (RIU 11).

The private prosecutor in the murder case of King had opposed the motion filed by Felinoa, who asked the court to defer the issuance of the warrant of arrest against

him last September 29.

“I was just merely furnished a copy of the same, I am yet to comment on the motion of Felonia,” Tesiorna said.

Private prosecutor lawyer Deolito Alvarez asked the court to deny the 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 filed

by Felonia.

Alvarez said the proceedings in the criminal action “should not be suspended to allow accused Felonia to file a Motion for Reconsideration because the Information can be filed immediately without waiting for a motion for reconsideration.

“The criminal action has been initiated upon

the filing of the Information and since the Court has already acquired jurisdiction over, the case has to take its normal course for the issuance of the warrant of arrest,” Alvarez’ opposition said.

On Friday afternoon, Felonia through his legal counsel rebutted the opposition made Alvarez.

In his reply, Europa said Felonia never questioned the jurisdiction of the court over the case.

Europa also said the accused is only questioning that fact that the City Prosecution Office denied him the preliminary investigation process, contrary to the standard operating procedure or practice of the said office.

As for the alternative motion to deny the issuance of warrant of arrest by reason of lack of probable cause, Euro-

tion and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks.

He submitted it to UN Undersecretary-General for Legal Affairs Miguel de Serpa Soares.

The Fish Stocks Agreement, as the treaty is more universally known, outlines principles for the conservation and management of those fish stocks and establishes that such management must be based on the precautionary approach and the best available scientific information.

It also elaborates on the fundamental principle established in UN-

WATERCOLOUR EXHIBIT. Abreeza Mall operations manager Luigi Escano checks out the watercolor paintings on display at the mall’s department store

Phl adopts universal fishing treaty

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onservation efforts for highly migratory fish stocks pushed by various tuna industry stakeholders here got a boost after the Philippine government finally adopted a universal fishing treaty that will take effect this month.

Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said in a statement on Thursday he recently deposited to the United Nations the Philippines’ instrument of ratification of the Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) relating to the Conserva-

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pa said the dismissal is clearly allowed and authorized by the rules.

“When warrant of arrest may issue by the Regional Trial Court within 10 days from the filing of the complaint or information, the judge shall personally evaluate the resolution of the prosecutor and its supporting evidence,” the rule reads.

Europa also said the court took the extraordinary step of annulling the findings of probable cause either to prevent the misuse of the law or to protect the orderly administration of justice.

He said the constitutional duty of the Court in the criminal litigations is not only to acquit the innocent after trial but also to insulate, from the start, the innocent from unfounded charges.

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ighty percent of the violence against women and their children (VAWC) cases in Davao City are economic abuse, an official said yesterday.

Davao City Integrated Gender Development Division (IGDD) chief Lorna Mandin told reporters that most women her office assists complain of the lack of financial assistance from their husbands or partners.

“Most of the husbands or partners cannot be found anymore or do not support the needs of their children,” she said.

Speaking at the I-Speak Media Forum yesterday, Mandin said that the IGDD recorded a total of 211 VAWC cases in the first quarter and 240 cases in the second quarter of this year.

“We are receiving five to six cases every day,” she said.

Since the creation of the law against VAWC in 2004, IGDD recorded an increasing trend until 2013.

According to the report of IGDD, there were 107 cases in 2004, and in 2005 there were 120 cases.

HE Philippine consulate in Hong Kong is ready to extend assistance to Filipinos who will be affected by the mass actions there, the Palace said on Saturday, advising Filipinos not to participate in the protest and to avoid the centers of mass actions.

In a radio interview over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan on Saturday, Deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte reiterated the call of Bernardita Catalla, the country’s Consul General in Hong Kong, advising Filipinos to avoid unsafe areas to ensure their safety.

Valte said the situation in Hong Kong is becoming more tense as pro-democ-

racy groups clash with “anti-occupy” protesters.

“We continue to coordinate and to keep our lines of communication open with the Filipino community because our consulate there in Hong Kong will be ready to render assistance should there be any instance na kailangan po ito,” she said.

Valte also said that OFW may run into trouble if they join the protests since Hong Kong law will be applied to them once there’s a round up.

“Hindi na po batas ng ating bansa ang umiiral doon kundi ‘yung batas ng lugar kung nasaan po sila,” she said “At lagi naman po na-

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hallway which are part of the ongoing 2nd Painting Exhibit of the Davao Watercolour Society. Lean Daval Jr.

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PHL to invest P1.55 trillion in infra projects until 2016

EGGS GALORE. A worker sorts out fresh eggs by their size inside a dealer’s store at Agdao Public Market in Davao City. Lean Daval Jr.

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HE government aims to invest around P1.55 trillion in various infrastructure projects

in the next three years as it targets increasing public infrastructure spending to at least five percent before

President Benigno Aquino’s term ends in 2016.

The total estimated investment target to under-

take priority programs and projects that ensure the infrastructure development program was identified in

the Revalidated Public Investment Program (PIP) 2011-2016 just released by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the document helps ensure that public resources are channeled to investments that will yield the highest and most sustainable socioeconomic benefits for the Filipino people.

“In effect, the Revalidated PIP actualizes the necessary institutional changes and innovations to deliver lasting results that are felt by the people, especially the poor,” he said.

For the period 20142016, more than half of the total P2.8 trillion investment target for priority programs and projects goes to infrastructure development at P1.55 trillion, followed by social development at P586.06 billion, agriculture and fisheries at P424.34 billion and sustainable and climate resilient environment and natural resources at P97.36 billion.

The huge investments

are earmarked for infrastructure-related programs and projects (PAPs) on transportation, water, energy, information and communications technology (ICT) and social infrastructure.

The revalidated PIP noted these programs and projects highlight the administration’s priority to accelerate infrastructure development in the country in support of attaining inclusive growth.

“Infrastructure PAPs are critical to stimulate rapid and sustained economic growth, massively create quality employment, and reduce poverty in its multiple dimensions,” it said.

These projects are aimed particularly at enhancing the competitiveness and increasing productivity in the industry, services and agriculture sectors; enhancing adequacy and accessibility of basic infrastructure services and reducing infrastructure gaps in far-flung areas; improving governance; creating safer and more secured environment; and improving environmental quality. (PNA)

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P500-M fake goods seized in Manila: CIDG M

ORE than P500 million worth of counterfeit and smuggled goods were seized by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in a twoday operation in different areas in Manila, CIDG head Dir. Benjamin Magalong said Friday.

Magalong said the operations held on Thursday and Friday (October 2 and 3, 2014), were conducted by detectives of the Anti-Fraud and Commercial Crimes Unit (AFCCU-CIDG), headed by Sr. Supt.

Bartolome Bustamante, along with the representatives of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPO PHL), Bureau of Customs (BOC) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

The operations were covered by a Warrant of

Seizure and Detention issued by the Bureau of Customs, the government agency which has the authority to seize and forfeit products pursuant to the Tariff and Customs Code.

He said the composite team swooped down at No. 1613 Rivera Street, Tondo, Manila, where they uncovered seven big warehouses and found smuggled goods consisting of batteries, branded kiddie products, steel buttons, perfumes with different brands and other products.

Magalong said that present during the search was Mr. Bobby Teng, the operations manager of the said warehouses.

He said fake NBA jerseys found on the whole floor of a warehouse and were immediately forfeit-

ed by the law enforcers.

On La Torre Street, Tondo, Manila, thousands of boxes of fake seasoning products were also seized, Magalong said.

Magalong added that the seized items believed to be counterfeit had an estimated value of more than P500 Million.

He said the warrant of seizure and detention had an attached subpoena for the owners to appear before the BOC legal service while the CIDG will file a case for violation of RA 8293 (Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines) against them.

If the seized items are useful and will not harm the end-users, it is possible that these will be donated, otherwise, such will be destroyed, Magalong said. (PNA)

month, far from its suggested price at P1,456.53 kilowatts per month. The approved rate is cheaper

by P152.95per kilowatts a month.

For the second year, the ZAMCELCO has approved the CRF rate at P1,496.12 per kilowatt a month, a P175.78 per kilowatt a month difference from SRPI’s preferred rates – at P1,671.9 per kilowatt.

For the third year, the ERC has allowed the rate

of P1,774.99 per kilowatt a month to be charged

by SRPI. It is P208.70 per kilowatt less than SRPI’s suggested rate at P1,983.69 per kilowatt a month.

The ERC also said that the rate will change during the start of commercial operations since ZAMCELCO invested money before the 210 Megawatt (MW) plant even opened. Its dependable capacity is at 105.10 MWs. (PNA)

government agencies and coffee stakeholders in the Cordillera region.

In the Cordilleras, some 112 micro and small medium enterprises (MSMEs) depend on coffee growing and trading for their livelihood.

“Interventions include branding and promotions, availability of financial loans, capacity building and trainings, and capital equipment. DTI together with other government agencies provide shared service facilities or machines for roasting and grinding among communities of coffee farmers

and traders in the Cordillera region,” Rodolfo added.

To increase production at the farm level, government agencies and international organizations launched Shared Services Facilities (SSF) or machines and capital equipment for roasting and grinding coffee. In the farms, coffee is traditionally hand roasted and ground.

The SSF in Kalinga are managed by the Balawag Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative and available for use by members and non members. (PNA)

ERC OKs SRPI’s recovery rate T

he Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved San Ramon Power, Inc’s (SRPI’s) capital recovery fee (CRF) at P1,303.58 kilowatts per month, compared to its initial application of P1,456.53 kilowatts per month.

The ERC said in a decision that the first year’s rate to be paid by Zamboanga Electric Cooperatives Inc (ZAMCELCO) to SRPI is approved at P1,303.58 kilowatts per

DTI targets SMEs for growing domestic specialty coffee shops T

he Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is encouraging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to target the growing demand for premium coffee in local coffee shops of the country.

“There are vast opportunities in the regional and global production networks that we can take advantage of. The quality of our workers and the quality of our coffee beans will be key to the success of Philippine coffee in the domestic and international markets,” DTI Assistant Secretary Ceferino Rodolfo said before local

Globe completes HSPA+ rollout G lobe Telecom practically completed last month rollout of the HSPA+ technology, equipping its network with 100 percent 4G coverage which provides its customers with faster and more reliable wireless internet connectivity.

“The Globe 4G HSPA+ network extends the company’s ability, as a telecommunications provider, to adequately serve high data usage of customers amid proliferation of bandwidth-intensive applications and growing preference for smartphones and other mobile devices,” Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu said.

The Globe 4G HSPA+ network greatly enhanc-

es customers’ digital lifestyle as technological innovations constantly change the way people live and communicate, Cu said, noting that more and more people are more drawn into living the digital lifestyle and what they download, explore, and share online define their identity and lifestyle as digital citizens.

Cu also emphasized the technology would help underpin economic growth in the country as the technology enables Globe to provide the required capacity and performance for the rapidly growing data consumption of business enterprises.

Globe Telecom’s pervasive 4G HSPA+ technology is most relevant to

businesses that are looking for ways to enhance productivity and lower costs by adapting newer technologies that require fast and reliable data connectivity, said Cu. In June, Globe Telecom became the first mobile operator in the country to fully equip its network with the 3G technology. The rollout of both 3G and 4G HSPA+ infrastructure for the entire Globe network forms part of the company’s transformation efforts.

Still, Globe Telecom will continue to upgrade its facilities in line with its thrust of future-proofing its network as technologies continue to evolve at a much faster rate.

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Farmers press SC to make GM Bt eggplant available

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ARMERS have pressed the Supreme Court (SC) to make available seeds of the genetically modified (GM) Bt eggplant which will help alleviate poverty among farmers who depend on “cost-efficient technology” for their livelihood upliftment.

Eleven farmers filed a “petition-for-review-in-intervention” to SC question a decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) that effectively stopped commercial release of Bt eggplant.

The GM eggplant is resistant to the highly-infesting, income-depriving Eggplant Fruit and Shoot Borer (FSB).

“Petitioner farmers look forward to its availability for commercial use as a way of alleviating their plight against the challenges of propagating eggplants in general, and the devastation caused by the resilient EFSB,” the farmers said in the 57page petition.

The petitioner-farmers plant eggplant in Impasug-ong, Bukidnon and Sta. Maria, Pangasinan.

They are Edgar C. Talasan, Eugene O. Halasan, David L. Casimero, George N. Matias, Laureano . Sanchez, Maximino N. Apelado, Danilo P. Doronio, Roberto L. Apelado, Marvin D. Matias, Emily S. Bitco, and Asuncion A. Desami-

to.

Some of them also plant Bt corn which is of similar technology as Bt eggplant.

There are 30,243 Filipino small scale eggplant farmers tilling an average of 7,000 square meters whom they may represent.

By stopping the commercial release of Bt eggplant seeds, the court is stopping technology innovation.

“The Honorable Court of Appeals is effectively requiring Filipino farmers to merely stand back and do nothing while EFSB continues to damage their crops and eat up into their profits and livelihood,” they said in their petition.

“Taken to its extreme, (the CA) would require petitioner farmers to cease and desist from cultivating crops as no form of innovation would be allowable.”

The farming industry is worried that any ban on Bt eggplant may adversely affect other similar GM technologies.

GM crops have at least 15 years of history of safe use both for human and the environment.

The technology using the Bt, Bacillus thuringiensis gene, has a 50-year record of safe use as an organic pesticide spray, the farmers claim.

Bt is a beneficial bacterium, just like those present in edible yoghurt.

Bt is readily available in the soil. Anyone may just pick a handful of soil without getting ill from the Bt bacterium.

They cited in the petition that their benefit will be an increase in net farm income of P130,225.

“Petitioner farmers are aware of the benefits of Bt technology, having witnessed (and for some, personally experienced) significant benefits from their shift from the farming of conventional maize to the cultivation of Bt corn,” they said in the petition.

Also, Filipino farmers not only suffer from high costs of inputs-- fertilizers, seeds, insecticides and labor.

Worse, they do not enjoy the subsidy other Asian farmers do.

“This is exacerbated by the cheap subsidized eggplants from China, which operate to drive prices of eggplants downward,” they said in the petition.

Despite these, the EFSB infestation problem stands out.

“None of these challenges compare to the threat posed to the eggplant by the ubiquitous Eggplant Fruit and Shoot Borer, the most pervasive

and destructive pest that specifically targets eggplants ,” the petition said.

But Bt eggplant will solve EFSB problem.

Based on completed field trials, Pangasinan farmers’ cost saving from eliminated pesticide use from Bt eggplant was P49,722 per hectare in the first season and P261,944 per hectare in the second.

In Camarines Sur, cost saving was P80,000 per hectare in the first season and P105,694 per hectare in the second season.

“The poverty-reducing impact of Bt eggplant technology among farmers-adopters is quite substantial,” the petition said.

They cited in the petition that EFSB pesters farmers in many ways.

“Affected neighbouring eggplant fields host adult EFSB moths which then fly to infest newly-planted eggplants.

EFSB can also infest entire eggplant fields if old (infested), uprooted eggplants are not disposed of properly, allowing larvae already inside the eggplant fruit or shoot to mature into adult moths.”

Despite heavy use of pesticides, they still suffer from at least 40 percent loss from EFSB. EFSB lowers the value of eggplants or ren-

ders these unsealeable as their tunnels and excreta left on the fruit make the fruit dirty.

“The EFSB contaminates the fruit and with their tunnel and excreta, causing discoloration and spoilage, as well as allowing secondary damage, (such as) fungal attack, making the fruit inedible and unmarketable.”

The pests are nocturnal and versatile.

This is why farmers resort to heavy chemical spraying, they admitted, which may cause harm on consumers and the environment. Most farmers spray eggplant in excess, spraying 60 to 80 times during a 120day eggplant season.

They combine many stronger pesticide types to form a “cocktail.”

“The petitioner farmers have also been forced to use different types of pesticides which they apply in alternate out of apprehension that continuous use of a single pesticide may cause the EFSB to develop resistance to such pesticide.”

Bt eggplant, developed by the Institute of Plant Breeding-University of the Philippines, will solve this problem.

Against CA’s assumptions in its decision, Bt eggplant’s field trials complied with stringent

regulations of the Bureau of Plant Industry for environmental and safe use.

The government, the farmers said, should support GM technology as the Philippines became “a leader in biotechnology in Southeast Asia” since 2002 having been first to introduce Bt corn.

“The field testing of Bt talong complied with all relevant and applicable laws and regulations.

The testing of GMOs is regulated by Philippine laws. “(This is) contrary to the declaration of the Honorable Court of Appeals that ‘there is yet no law in the form of a Congressional enactment for ensuring Bt talong’s safety and levels of acceptable risks.’”

The laws are DA AO No. 08-2002 and Executive Order No. 514.

Bt eggplant will even enhance the environment and increase protection for consumers in eating eggplants that are not sprayed with pesticide.

“As borne by scientific evidence, as well as studies and reports of foreign governments and independent international organizations, Bt field testing, as well as Bt technology itself, will not damage the environment and will not have harmful effects on human health.”

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Red-letter day

CTOBER 24, 2014 is, or should be, a red-letter day in Davao City. On this day, the many splendored 6th SUMMIT of the National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICT) will be staged at SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang Premier in this city.

The NICP SUMMIT is not a so-so event, if the powerhouse group of its organizers and supporters is any indication. Behind the effort are Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), which together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) spearheaded the record-breaking TreeVolution, the ICT Office of the Department of Science and Technology and Globe Telecom. Intel and Microsoft are co-presentors, with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), ICT-Davao and the Davao City government as committed supporters.

The diurnal program is no less formidable with five plenary sessions laden with soaring topics about the strides and challenges of information, technology and communication as an indispensable engine of development and progress.

Under Plenary 1 (Steering ASEAN for 2015 integration), the discussion keynoted by Liong Keng Thai, deputy chief executive and director-general of telecoms and post of the Singapore Infocomm Ddvelopment Authority , will tackle the ASEAN ICT Masterplan whose framework identifies e-government as the essential

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engine for business and people empowerment. This season takes a look at various ICT interventions undertaken by government of the Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

The other plenary sessions will consider Leveraging on ASEAN global sourcing opportunities, Transforming regional hubs thru impact sourcing, Best practices in digital tourism, and Promoting efficiency and transparency in government.

The handout bared that summit will feature talks on Philippine best practices in e-governance. In this portion, local government units and private sector partners “will present their ICT innovations that have resulted in efficient business processes and people empowerment and engagement.”

In a way, we, especially proud Dabawenyos, would be very interested to know where they are in terms of the cities’ competiting rating, which will be discussed by Guillermo Luz of the Philippine National Competitive Council.

The big event will be capped by an awards night, wherein the sponsors will bestow the “Best in eGov Business Empowerment (G2B) Award” and “Best in eGov Customer Empowerment (G2C) Award.”

The SUMMIT will be the biggest event of its kind in this part of the country this year, and concerned Dabawenyos should do their part in making its staging a rousing success.

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On corruption and forgiveness

obel Peace prize winner Nelson Mandela (with whom I had a brief encounter when he graced the 13th International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa as closing ceremony speaker) once said: “In my country, we go to prison first and then become president.”

I posted that statement in the wall of my Facebook account, and someone commented: “In the Philippines, we become president first and then we go to prison.”

Irony of all ironies, but it seems to be true. Former President Joseph Estrada went to jail. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who followed Estrada, is under hospital arrest, too. Will it happen to the current president, Benigno Aquino III, too?

One of the reasons politicians go to jail is corruption. Bruce Van Voorhis, a member of the Asian Human Rights Commission, said that a cycle of corruption existed in the country “since the Marcos administration.”

Corruption exists because Filipinos tend to forgive easily. That is the gist of a special report done by DWIZ’s Siyasat. It quoted Professor Jeffrey Alfaro Lubang, cultural historian of De La Salle University in Dasmariñas, Cavite, as saying that Philippine culture never had a tradition of punishing wrong deeds.

Corruption still thrives, Lubang was quoted as saying, because of the strong Filipino culture of forgiveness. “Except for former President Joseph Estrada, no big fish has been convicted for corruption or plunder in the country’s history,” the report noted.

“In fact, Estrada didn’t spend a single minute in an actual jail because he was eventually pardoned by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo,” added the special report.

During the last presidential election, Estrada almost won against Aquino. Today, Estrada is the mayor of Manila. There are some talks that should Estrada run again in 2016’s presidential election, he may become the president again, that is, if his opponent would be Jojo Binay. Another contender who can defeat Binay is Rodrigo Duterte, the current mayor of Davao City.

Why do most Filipinos easily for-

give those THINK ON THESE! who have wronged them? Is it because of its religious affiliation? In Asia, the Philippines is the only Christian country.

In the Holy Bible, Jesus Henrylito D. Tacio Christ taught His followers henrytacio@gmail.com to forgive a person seventy times seven. If you care to know, seven is the number of infinity.

If you have been watching tele-novelas, you will observe that the story is soon going to end because the leading characters have already forgiven the antagonists. The same is true with most Filipino movies.

But on second thought, most viewers feel aghast when the “kontravidas” are forgiven and not punished in the end.

There should be blood for blood. An eye for an eye, so goes a familiar adage.

“Yes, you can require tooth for tooth in retaliation,” wrote David Augusburger in his book, “The Freedom of Forgiveness.” “But what repayment can you demand from the man who has broken your home or betrayed your daughter?

What can you ask from the woman who has ruined your reputation? So few sins can be paid for, and so seldom does the victim possess the power or the advantage to demand payment. In most cases, making things right is beyond possibility.”

Repayment of what has been done to you is indeed impossible! “What of revenge?” asked Augusburger. “If you cannot get equal payment or restitution from the offender, at least you can get vengeance. Pay back in kind, tit for tat.

Serve the same sauce.”

Is that what you really want – to bring yourself to the same level with your enemies? But remember one saying which goes this way: “Doing an injury puts you below your enemy; avenging an injury makes you but even; forgiving it sets you

above.”

Revenge is not the solution, indeed.

“Revenge is the most worthless weapon in the world,” Augusburger wrote. “It ruins the avenger while confirming the enemy in the wrongdoing. It initiates an endless flight down the bottomless stairway of rancor, reprisals, and ruthless retaliation.”

Revenge is a never ending story. But forgiveness is another story. In Matthew 6:14-15, Jesus said: “If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”

“I’ll never forgive you,” General James Oglethorpe told John Wesley. “Then I hope, sir,” Wesley replied, “you never sin.”

“One that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which all must pass if they would ever reach heaven; for everyone has need to be forgiven,” George Herbert once pointed out.

Forgiving and being forgiven are all of one piece. “It is not a matter of which comes first,” Augusburger explained.

“There is no sequence of time or priority. The two are one. Anyone who loves God must also love his neighbor. Anyone who hates another does not and cannot love God. “Love of God and our neighbor are interlocking and indivisible,” Augusburger continued. “We only learn to love as we learn to know God. And we truly learn to know God as we learn to love our brother and sister. It’s all of one piece. The life that is open to the love of God is loving to others. The person who truly receives the forgiveness of God is truly forgiving of others.”

But what are the wrongdoings that can be forgiven? “Not just the small things, the trivial irritations, the tactless, thoughtless mistakes others make,” Augusburger declared. “But everything.

Even the hurts that cut and sear. There are no exemptions. Seventy times seven!”

But the question is: Can you forgive the person who has committed wrongdoings to you even if he or she is not asking for it?

ATUWID na daan – the straight path, or the righteous path.”

Somebody should tell P-Noy’s favorite appointees the real meaning and substance of that phrase. Recent developments show that some of them don’t know, or simply don’t care to walk on the path P-Noy has prepared for them.

Three of them are facing graft and corruption charges and are being pressured to resign. Let’s tackle them one by one.

JOSEPH E.A. ABAYA, Secretary, Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC).

The charges: Administrative and criminal charges for anomalous maintenance contract for the MRT 3 (Metro Railway Transit).

Investigation by the Office of the Ombudsman showed that there was no emergency situation that would justify the negotiation of a maintenance contract. Somebody was out to make a killing out of the contract.

ARTHUR JUAN, Administrator, National Food Authority.

The charges: Extortion – Juan and his assistant Patricia Galang allegedly

demanded P 15-million from rice trader Jomerito Soliman from Bulacan in exchange for dropping the charge of violation of Price Act and lifting of suspension of license.

Administrator Juan, Sec. Francis Pangilinan, and Mar Roxas were to receive P 5 million each.

ALAN PURISIMA – Director General, Philippine National Police.

The charges: Plunder, graft, indirect bribery for unexplained wealth, including a mansion in Nueva Ecija and P25-million mansion, commander’s “White House” in Camp Crame.

The case was file by the Coalition of Filipino Consumers, a consumer rights group. oooOoo

Question: Where does “Matuwid na daan” lead to? It leads to Muntinglupa National Penitenciary – if and when the above-P-Noy appointees are found guilty. ooOoo P-Noy insists that Joseph Abaya, Arthur Juan and Alan Purisima still enjoy his trust and confidence.

Those after the heads of the above beleaguered officials should stop whining. They are no match against a stubborn President. ooOoo Phl breaks world tree-planting record – Headline.

3.2 million trees were planted in one hour in six different areas in Mindanao by 160,000 people consisting of government officials, employees, students and volunteers.

The trees are of forest varieties and commercial crops – coffee, cacao, rubber.

The trees were expected to benefit the people in areas where they planted and will later on serve as source of their livelihood, the organizers said. ooOoo

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he world is watchi n g , protesters in Hong Kong proclaimed, as if to warn the Chinese government against using brute force as it did in June 1989 in Tiananmen Square, an act of suppression that killed thousands of mostly young demonstrators.

Of course, the eyes of the world are now fixed on Hong Kong, but not necessarily because it will come to fight on the side of the protesters if the Chinese Communist Party decides to mow them down with bullets. In fact, China’s media has warned there is no way the Party would change its mind. And such reality could be lost on the idealistic, never mind angry, youth who comprise the bulk of the warm bodies that have occupied the streets of the former British territory.

But first, it is important to understand the undercurrents of the unrest in Hong Kong. Media reports have only pointed to the imposition that candidates in the 2017 election for Hong Kong chief executive should be screened by Beijing — and only up to three nominees can run – as the trigger, the roots run deeper.

The British had tried to negotiate to be allowed to continue administering the former colony even after China assumed sovereignty, to no avail. Nonetheless, Hong Kong managed to remain an autonomous region even if Beijing succeeded to wrest both administration and sovereignty from the British during the “handover” in 1997. Such autonomy is the last thing its residents would yield to the Chinese government, and, up to this moment at least, they appear willing to challenge Beijing head-on, if only to keep this distinct political character that sets them apart from the Chinese in the mainland.

Yet, one crucial element seems to be missing in the “Occupy Central” movement – there is no visible organized group leading [the movement] with a clear agenda and course of action beyond the “polite” manner of expressing dissent and pressuring China to relent. It is not clear if the protesters are simply demanding that Beijing keep its iron hand off the 2017 election or if a more radical consciousness – complete independence – has evolved.

Given the apparent absence of a vanguard force among them, it can only be surmised with a high degree of certainty that the election remains the central rallying point of the protesters. If at all the independence agenda exists, it could only be talked about in hushed voices.

The absence of an organized, ideologically-motivated leading force serves as both the strength and weakness of “Occupy Central.” The variety of political tendencies that have converged on the streets would discourage the emergence of any one group to try to seize the day for its own agenda, in effect, encouraging participation by a large segment of the population. Efforts by one bloc to dictate the conduct of the protest may create suspicions and dissuade broader involvement in the political act.

On the other hand, the absence of a vanguard makes the whole thing volatile.

Like in Tiananmen, the demand for democratization will likely be buried with the bodies of casualties if Beijing sends in troops and tanks. And the world – though angry and appalled – will only be watching a repeat of the bloodbath 25 years ago.

(MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. H. Marcos C. Mordeno can be reached at hmcmordeno@gmail.com)

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portunity out of this crisis this will be storable learning lesson as the drought goes on. We need to be able to know what crops we should we plant, and f there is a need to diversify,” Sering said.

Sering said another thing to be taken into consideration is the water usage in the entire region.

“It is very controversial because there are a lot of mining and coal here in Mindanao. In water use especially on drought, the biggest user of water are coal and mining, so that should be taken into consideration on how you are going to adjust these things,” she said.

Sering also said that if the two things are addressed by the LGU, Mindanao will survive the long drought.

Earlier, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) identified Davao City as one of the areas that will experience a long drought in the coming months.

PAGASA Davao station Chief Gerry Pedrico said despite the previous typhoons the country had experienced, a long drought is expected from the last quarter of this year up to the first quar-

ter of next year.

Other areas that will experience drought are Compostela Valley Province, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental.

Sering said even if the Philippines is not a major contributor to global warming, the people should do their part as President Aquino said in his speech on the Climate Change Summit last month in New York.

“We should not wait for the time. If science tells that there is a need to reduce the carbon emission … even though they (Filipinos) are not the major contributor, they should take steps,” she said.

Sering said the government approved the renewable energy law in 2008 which was the first such law in South East Asia. The Philippines is the second biggest user of geothermal energy which, although not renewable, is a cleaner source of energy.

About 800 students from different schools in Mindanao gathered at the UIC- Bonifacio Campus for the launching of Greeneration Philippines Campaign Mindanao leg.

Sering explained to the students that the cam-

paign is an information, education, and communication strategy on climate change for the youth.

During the launching, they discussed the briefings on the science of climate change, best practices in climate change adaptation, and the role of social media in disaster preparedness and response.

Jimlani said the project is part of the rehabilitation project of City Engineer’s Office which aims to unclog some waterways in the canal.

But the Interface Development Interventions (IDIS) insisted that the root system of the mature trees lining the Dacudao drainage canal has kept parts of the infrastructure stable and intact.”

IDIS said it obtained a copy of the technical report drafted by the foresters of the CENRO Natural Resources Operations Division (NROD) which assessed the main canal in response to the Task

Force Drainage plan to cut the trees to rehabilitate the structure.

“Although some of the root system of the trees were protruding, it was not the leading reason why the riprap collapsed in some areas of the main drain. It was observed that those areas that have no trees planted were the areas where failure of structure is prevalent,” IDIS cited the report as saying.

“Though it is true that the root system will compromise some edifice, in the case of the Dacudao Main Drain, it is not the main reason of failure of

structure but rather due to the dilapidation and poor quality of work,” the report added.

In a statement, IDIS advocacy coordinator ChinkiePelino said the report should finally put to rest all future plans to cut the trees.

“We are aware of the need to maintain the city’s drainage canals but it should not be made at the expense of cutting mature trees because they are a very important resource that a city needs to mitigate the negative effects of climate change on an urban landscape,” she said. ABF

of those who do not have cancer.

“We need to remember that there are cosmetic products that are not allowed to be used by cancer patients. There are allergens in some cosmetic products like skin lotion and lipsticks that can irritate the skin cancer patients,” she said.

Cortez said most doctors of cancer patients are particular about the kind of cosmetics their

patients use.

“Most cancer patients taking chemotherapy are advised to use physical sunblock instead of the chemical ones,” she said.

Among these are caps and umbrellas.

Cortez said products under VMV Hypoallergenics are suitable not just for women with very sensitive skin types but also to cancer patients.

“In our cosmetic products, we assure that it is

cancer-friendly because tests reveal that compared to other cosmetic brands, ours have lesser chemicals that cause allergic reaction to the body of the user,” she said.

VMV Hypoallergenics was established in the country in the 1970s. The company is devoted to developing skin products that are safe for any kind of skin. It has branches in the US and different countries in Europe.

tin silang pinapaalalahanan na sumunod din doon sa mga alituntunin, and to stay away from any acts that might get them into trouble with the law

or with the authorities there.”

For Filipino tourists who want to travel to Hong Kong, Valte said the Philippine government

has not issued any travel advisory but she said tourists must be aware of their surroundings once they are in Hong Kong.

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The VAWC cases almost doubled in 2006 when it reached a total of 399 cases, but the number went down in 2007 with 363 cases.

In 2008, IGDD recorded a total of 497; 611 in 2009; 626 in 2010; and 634 in 2011.

In the year 2012 and 2013, IGDD received 1,015 and 1,041 VAWC cases, respectively.

Despite the increasing trend in the number of VAWC cases in Davao City, only 10 to 15 per-

cent reach the court.

“Only a few make it the court because it is expensive. That’s why most end up being settled in our office,” she said.

Mandin said the complainant and the perpetrator are both invited in their office. The salary of the male partner of husband is assessed based on his capacity to support the woman and her child.

Mandin said next year, they are planning

to have a P1.6-million mental health facility and healing center for victims VAWC cases and prostitution as well as perpetrators.

“We are positive that the proposed facility will be constructed because we already have the proposed budget to be approved by the City Council,” she said.

Mandin said she proposed a budget of a total of P7.6 million for the plans and programs of IGDD in 2015.

CLOS that States should cooperate to ensure conservation and promote the objective of the optimum utilization of fisheries resources both within and beyond the exclusive economic zone.

Over 80 countries are currently State Parties to the agreement.

The agreement shall enter into force for the Philippines on October 24, Del Rosario said.

This city, as the “Tuna Capital of the Philippines,” has been pushing for conservation measures both in domestic and international waters to protect and ensure the sustainability of the tuna industry that primarily triggered its economic growth.

Six of the country’s tuna canneries are based here as well as fishing companies and other allied industries that provide livelihood to tens of thousands of people.

Mayor Ronnel Rivera stressed the need for conservation measures

on tuna, a highly migratory fish species, due to the declining stocks.

“We must share efforts, time, resources and responsibilities in finding solutions to this globally threatening trend,” the mayor said.

He noted that “unlike in the past, we now have come into terms that the regime of unabated exploitation of the richness and bounties of the ocean is no longer tenable.”

Rivera said that over the years, countries throughout the world and the Pacific have contributed to the decline of yellowfin and big eye

tuna stocks.

He blamed climate change and destructive, irresponsible and unregulated fishing practices to the decline in tuna stocks.

Rivera urged fishing nations to share responsibilities and resources “to ensure that that future generations will continue to enjoy and eat tuna instead of going to the museum to visualize what live or even freshly caught tuna looked like.”

“We have to share responsibilities to ensure the survival of the tuna industry throughout the world,” he said. (Bong S Sarmiento/MindaNews)

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The last Bagobo weaver remembered Text and Photo by HENRYLITO D. TACIO

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AVE you meet Salinta Monon already?”

Councilor Lord Espina of Bansalan, Davao del Sur asked me question while I was on my way home one fine Thursday afternoon.

“Who is she?” I inquired.

“I have never heard of her.” Espina went on to explain that the national government had recognized Monon with the Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) in acknowledgement of her priceless contribution to the country’s art and culture.

That caught my attention. Although I did not know about the GAMABA 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 HERCULES L. ARELLANO, Petitioner Case No.2014-XI-00618

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 MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC AND VICE VERSA with the use of TWO(2) units.

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on OCTOBER 20, 2014 at 09:30 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 22nd day of September 2014 at Davao City.

TERESITA DELA PEÑA-YÑIGUEZ Chief Transportation Development Officer

award either, I decided to listen to Espina since there must be some reasons why Monon was given such distinction.

“Will you go with me this coming Saturday?”

Espina asked again. “I will be going to her place and perhaps you can interview her.” I took a deep breath, wondered if I should go, but it seemed that he wouldn’t accept no for an answer. So I said, “Sure.”

I was glad I said yes.

I found out later that the GAMABA award is the equivalent of the National Artist award given to individuals “engaged in any traditional art uniquely Filipino whose distinctive skills have reached such a high level of technical and artistic excellence.”

The award hopes to “bring age-old customs, crafts, and ways of living to the attention and appreciation of Filipino life.”

Not too many people have had the opportunity to meet Salinta personally. One deterrent is the remoteness of her barangay, Bitaug, which can be reached via dirt roads that can only be traversed by so-called “skylab” vehicles (motorcycles to which wooden planks have been strapped to accommodate other passengers).

Although Bitaug is just about six kilometers away from the national highway, it would take some thirty minutes to visit her place.

But once you have the op-

portunity to see her, it would be an honor.

Salinta was weaving when I first saw her. She was busy but when she saw us standing outside the door. She stopped and said, “Dayon mo” (the Visayan words for “Come in”). We did and my eyes wandered around the place.

She was shy and a woman of few words. She wouldn’t say a word unless you asked her. To start our conversation, I asked her about her encounter with US President Bill Clinton (as I saw her picture together with him).

The encounter happened at the White House.

“I was weaving,” she said, “and he came to me. I think he was asking me but since I couldn’t understand what he said, I just smiled and went back weaving.”

Salinta grew up in Bitaug, a place inhabited by the Bagobos. She was still a little girl when she watched her mother’s nimble hands glide over the loom, weaving “ikat,” a cloth made from abaca fibers. At 12, she asked her mother to teach her how to work the loom. In just a matter of few months, she quickly excelled in the craft.

She was a teenager when she developed a keen eye for traditional designs. According to New York-based anthropologist Cherry Quizon, one of the first people to meet her,

Salinta’s designs could be traced back to as far as 100 years.

It was a matter of time that a man named Agton Monon caught her attention. But because of her weaving skills, the groom, who was a farmer, had to pay a higher bride price to Salinta’s father, Datu Bansalan Barra, so he could marry her on July 4, 1946.

The couple was blessed with five children: daughter Roda and sons Sayko, Elias, Marciano, and Danilo. After her husband died in the early 1970s, Salinta tended the farm, took care of her children and continued weaving as a source of extra income.

“I do weaving if and when I have time,” she said.

Alexis Laura Feliciano, in an article which appeared in “The Manila Times,” observed: “She never thought of giving up her craft even with the dwindling number of Bagobo women interested in weaving, as only a few women have the inclination, patience or perseverance to last through the intensive training and discipline to become a fullfledged weaver.”

According to Salinta, it would take her three to four months to finish a fabric that measures 3.5 meters by 42 centimeters in length. One abaca tube skirt can be finished within a month. “It takes time but the result is great,” she said.

The painstaking pro-

cess begins with the stripping of the abaca plant to get the fiber for textile, drying the threads, and tying each strand by hand.

What follows next is the delicate task of setting the strands on the “bed-tying” bamboo frame. The bud or the tying of abaca fiber is what actually defines the design, she explained.

For Salinta, she was just doing what her mother and grandmothers did before her. So when she was named as one of the GAMABA awardees by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in 1988, she was completely lost for words to describe her emotions.

“I was totally caught by surprise when I was chosen one of the country’s folk artists,” she said.

But despite her achievements, she was relatively unknown in her hometown. So when Edwin Reyes became the town mayor, he took out Salinta from her barangay.

During the town anniversary in 2007, he bestowed on her the recognition she rightfully deserved. She was also part of the grand parade that year when a program was held in her honor.

In 2009, Salinta died peacefully. “Born in ambiguity from a vanishing aboriginal tribe, she died a giant among men.” Such was the tribute of Mayor Reyes when he learned of Salinta’s demise.

Reyes referred to Salin-

ta’s death as “an irreparable national loss.” It ended an era that put Bansalan in the world map. “We lost a priceless cultural treasure,” the mayor added.

Tributes from those who used to live in Bansalan came pouring out when they learned of Salinta’s death.

Serapion Metilla, known as the father of bonsai in the Philippines and who also hails from Bansalan, is one of the very few people who had the pleasure of meeting the young Salinta. “She was still in her teens when I first met her,” he said.

“Soft-spoken and industrious, she was determined to follow in the footsteps of her parents in the art of weaving. She never wanted to wear clothes that were not of their own culture and style.”

Edwin Bibera of Fullerton, California, wrote: “Even if I did not get the chance to meet her in person, I know that she is a source of pride for us Bansaleños. I’ve only seen photos of her but I’m happy that through her craft, our town Bansalan is mentioned in the same breath alongside her creations.”

“I have always wanted to meet a great artist like her,” said Attorney Imelda Mabandos. “I regret that I no longer have that chance. ‘Sayang’ (It’s a pity). I should have done it earlier. But she lived a long, good, though sometimes hard life, I imagine.”

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F escape were a garment, the tunic would be it. As basic and utilitarian as it was in centuries past for citizens of Ancient Rome and even members of the clergy who used them as undergarments over their usual attire, the pleasure of wearing the modern tunic has plenty to do with its comfortable frame and the front-and-center prints that hold the reminder of faraway places and wandering thoughts. Local retailer Soul Lifestyle has just released their first full collection of tunics and they are fine standard bearers of the global styling that is well-loved by today’s women-on-the-go.

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breakfast set

Some like it hot. You can now pre-heat your bun with 3D Bread Toaster with Bun Warmer, and enjoy this with a hot cup of instant coffee or tea with water from this Hanabishi Cordless Kettle.

Juice up every morning with this Thomson Citrus Juicer and its adjustable filter pulp. A French toast browned with a Black and Decker two-slot toaster completes a light breakfast.

Breville’s SmartOven and Compact Kettle are perfect breakfast mates.

Prepare quick and easy breakfasts with a Kyowa 3-in-1 Multifunction Breakfastmaker.

WAKE UP to a beautiful day with a healthy and delicious breakfast with a little help from SM Homeworld. Breakfast, after all, is the most important meal of the day, so it is best to it make it special.

Whether you crave for a hearty breakfast, or like it light, SM Homeworld’s kitchen helpers make perfect breakfast mates. Here are some ways to make your morning meals start your day right from SM: Fruit is the most quick and natural energy booster in the morning for both kids and adults. Fresh fruit of course, is best, but you can also take these as smoothies or juice with innovative Citrus Juicers or quick press blenders.

Cereals are easy to prepare. Some cereals are now available in instant packs, and they pack on the early morning energy by adding some hot water, sugar, sliced fruits and preserves. You can use Compact electric kettles to heat water for your morning cereal.

There’s nothing like coffee to perk you up during mornings. SM Homeworld’s selection one innovative coffeemakers makes brewing fun and easy.

Sandwiches are perfect for those who love hearty breakfasts, and you’ll love the way you can toast your bread and create special sandwiches with toasters and sandwich makers from SM Homeworld.

In a multi-tasking morning, there are breakfast makers that cook everything just right in time. There’s no need for fry pans and dirty multiple plates, you just have to put everything in the breakfast maker machine while brewing a cup of coffee on the side as you wait.

Pancakes and waffles are made simple, fun and easy with kitchen helpers from SM. Stack these up with fruit and savory sidings, and you’ll be brought back to nostalgic childhood days.

Create and enjoy perfect and healthy breakfasts with kitchen helpers from Moulinex, Tefal, Thomson, Breville, Black and Decker, and Westinghouse, now available at the Homeworld section at all SM Stores.

This Moulinex Super blender makes great smoothies, while this Moulinex Principio two-slot toaster is great for family morning meals.

SHOP ON A BUDGET WITH SM KIDS FASHION! Enjoy up to 70% off on trendy outfits for boys and girls. Visit the Children’s Wear Department from Oct 1 - Nov 2, 2014 and prep up for the coming holidays!

Save time and energy with this Thomson INOX design stainless long bread toaster and Cordless kettle.

Breakfast bonding.

Kids will love breakfast as they can have donuts with this Westinghouse Mini Donut Maker, while moms can enjoy their cup of coffee as Tefal Express Coffeemaker.

Make your own bread at home with this Breville Breadmaker. It has a 13 hour preset timer so you can have your bread hot as you wake up.

This Moulinex Ultracompact Sandwich Maker makes hearty breakfasts, while this American Home Electric Kettle is perfect for heating water for tea, coffee, or cereal.

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The ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra greets November with Disney Concert JOURNEY on a Magical night of storytelling and music as the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra plays timeless tales from Disney’s ‘Tale as Old as Time.’ Picking up from last year’s ‘The Magical Music of Disney,’ this year’s show takes it up a notch with special high resolution animated sequences with high caliber performers and a complete Disney cartoon short spe-

cifically prepared for this production! Set for November 8 and 9 at CCP’s Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, it is a show surely to delight the whole family!

Disney’s Tale as Old as Time aims to take the audience back to the experience of happy ever after.

What’s more, the show also includes Disney’s recent highly acclaimed animated film Frozen, which was

praised for its exceptional execution and soundtrack!

Also featured are songs from Tangled, as well as classic favorites Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King and many more.

This musical celebration is certain to remind the young and young at heart that through the magical storytelling of Disney, wishes can be made on stars,

hope is eternal and that love conquers all.

For ticket inquiries, you may contact Ticketworld at 891-9999.

For updates about The ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra and upcoming shows, Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/ABSPhilharmonic and on Twitter @ ABSPhilharmonic. Visit our website at www.abscbnphilharmonic.com

Kapuso stars are World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific ambassadors LAST September 30, GMA Artist Center talents Charee Pineda, Joanna Marie Tan, Julian Trono and Kristoffer Martin were named as the first Filipino celebrity ambassadors of the World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific.

The World Youth Alliance is a global coalition of young people committed to promoting the dignity of the person and building solidarity among youth from developed and developing nations.

Present during the contract signing were Regional Director of World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific Lord Leomer Pomperada, GMA Artist Center Assistant Vice President for Talent Branding and Imaging Simoun Ferrer and GMA Artist Center Talent Manager Tracy Garcia.

From Left to Right: Charee Pineda, Joanna Marie Tan, Lord Leomer Pomperada, Julian Trono and Kristoffer Martin.

From Left to Right: Charee Pineda, Joanna Marie Tan, Simoun Ferrer, Lord Leomer Pomperada, Julian Trono and Kristoffer Martin.

Bea and Paulo’s drama series airs finale on October 10 ABS-CBN’s top-rating drama series “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” is set to give TV viewers the most thrilling movie experience in its upcoming finale featuring the biggest and most shocking revelations in the lives of Bea Alonzo and Paulo Avelino’s characters. The final episode will air on October 10 (Friday).

Since it aired on June 2014, viewers have followed the intertwined life stories of Rose and Emmanuelle (both portrayed by Bea), two entirely different women united by their search for justice.

“Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” consistently ruled its timeslot in the national TV ratings game because of the riveting movie experience it offers, spectacular perfor-

mances of its cast members, and the Twitter trending romantic chemistry between Bea and Paulo who portray the roles of married couple Rose and Patrick.

In the last episodes of “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon,” Rose will be put in grave danger now that her enemies already know that she is only pretending to be Emmanuelle.

Will Rose succeed in her mission to seek justice for the death of Emmanuelle and her father? Can she and Patrick still manage to return to their old simple lives together with the people they love the most?

Under the direction of Trina Dayrit and Jerome Pobocan, “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon”

also stars Albert Martinez, Dina Bonnevie, Tonton Gutierrez, Maricar Reyes, Malou Crisolo g o , Nikki Valdez,

Francis Magundayao, and Michelle Vito, with veteran artists Eddie Garcia, Anita Linda, and Susan Roces.

“Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” is under the production of Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created toprating TV masterpieces such as “Walang Hanggan,” “Ina Kapatid Anak,” and “Juan dela Cruz.”

Don’t miss the finale of “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” on October 10 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more information about “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon,” visit the show’s official social media accounts at Facebook.com/SBPAK.T V, Twitter.com/SBPAK_TV, and Instagram.com/ DreamscapepH.

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STYLE

Tunic...FFROM A1 Modern tunics, like those which now hang colorfully on Soul’s racks, still carry remnants of its forebears in shape – typically with a sleeve that reaches the elbow or past it with a semi-loose fitting silhouette and a relaxed neckline. Just as these versatile pieces are launched to add to Soul’s collection of clothing, owner Mimi Vergara-Tupas takes this opportunity to tell me what it means to her to put out more of these easy yet stylish pieces. “The sad and usual misconception of Davao women about Soul Lifestyle is that we have more of clothes for nights out. But the truth is quite the opposite. Our stronger yet very silent customer base is made up of young women – moms especially – who lead active, well-rounded lifestyles and juggle a ton of priorities daily that they don’t have time to fuss excessively over what to wear. By realizing that, I’ve since put more focus on hanging more pieces on our racks that answer the needs of such women.

The Soul Woman Collection was actually born out of that realization – & additionally, The Tunic Collection, the PossibiliTEES made-to-order gowns & our Mod Audrey swimsuit line are just some of the pieces that cement my connection with the SOUL Woman,” Mimi

somehow find there is more room to breathe when I don them and they allow me ease of movement without seeming sloppy. Mimi brings up something in her answers to my questions that perfectly nails what today’s multi-tasking woman wants. “I think it’s a sin to

The terrifically vivid prints on the tunics, whether they are inspired by the botanical, aviary or geometric, all break the monotony of the silhouette and lend credence to the argument that a girl cannot have too many tunics in her closet. shares.

The terrifically vivid prints on the tunics whether they are inspired by the botanical, aviary or geometric all break the monotony of the silhouette and lend credence to the argument that a girl cannot have too many tunics in her closet. I stand guilty of this many times over and no one can convince me otherwise. I

underestimate the needs of the modern woman and translate this need to just plain comfort. Even brands of athletic wear have adapted some style in their pieces! That’s because the woman of today takes pride in herself, in the things she does, in the lifestyle she leads --- she understands that her time is more precious than fussing about clothes. She

is confident enough that it’s not the dress, nor the brand nor the price tag that ultimately makes her.

And because her time is valuable, she is quick to make sure that her pieces allow her to show up and in a way that makes her both composed and comfortable.” It is more than a fair point to the credit of these much-loved tunics, not to mention the fair price of around P1,495 on their tags.

If the rate at which Soul’s initial crop of tunics have been snatched off their racks is anything to go by, we may as well be looking at what a lot of ladies today consider to be their new dress code. It is really the perfect piece that is engineered for minimal thinking, whether looking for something to wear at your busiest or during downtime. All you have to do is step into it and step out. Instant chic.

SOUL Lifestyle is located at the 3rd Floor of Abreeza Mall and at the 2nd Level of Gaisano Mall of Davao. Contact 0926-6613665 for questions and more information about their collections and stock availability.

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SURVIVING LANGKAWI THE FOUR ‘HORSEMEN.’ Team Tri S.O.S. Davao triathletes composed of (left-right) Lou Velasco, Reggie Reyes, Mark Benignos and Tophe Eyao during the Langkawi Ironman.

Four Dabawenyos conquer one of world’s toughest races

By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO njb@edgedavao.net

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HEY set forth on a similar mission, separated only by their personal motivations. The mission? Finish a full man Ironman.

So pray tell me, just how tough is a full Ironman?

Imagine this: 3.8 kilometers swim on open water. 180 kilometers bike on tough, rolling and pitching roads. 42.195 kilometers of run under the scorching sun. Total: 226 kilometers.

The average triathlete would finish it in 14 hours.

About the same time you spend travelling from Manila to Los Angeles.

If that ain’t tough enough, living on the edge must be easy.

For four Davao triathletes, there is no other way to measure up one’s self but to take on the challenge. It’s the race that separates the men from boys (albeit even women compete in this race). They call it Ironman, ordinary men call it crazy.

Mark Benigos, a urologist by profession, is 45 years old. Reggie Reyes, a banker, is 44. Tophe Eyao, a professional coach-trainer, is nearing 40’s. Lou Velasco, a businessman, is also nearing 40s. All four belong to the Team Tri SOS (Sink Or Swim) Davao.

What drove these men to take their triathlon skills to Langkawi, Malaysia is something every triathlete dreams to accomplish one day.

The prize? A medal that’s more precious than any metal hardware.

Mark admits that he had long dreamed of completing a full triathlon.

Something that he has not done. Reggie, Tophe and Lou had done it in the only full Ironman in the country staged in Bohol.

“It was my first time in Langkawi and I never entertained thoughts I could not finish it. I had come a long way and I should make it,” said Mark, who finished the race in 14 hours. “That’s as much time I take travelling to L.A.” Reggie finished the distance in 13 hours while Tophe, who was expected to cruise through his second full Ironman, uncharacteristically struggled and finished in 11 hours and 58 minutes.

“I almost gave up. Feel nako ang init after the swim stage. Pagdating sa run stage, easy easy na lang ako. Jog na lang at minsan lakad. Nahirapan talaga ako sa init,” said Eyao, a former member of Team Mount Everest.

Ironman Malaysia is considered one of the toughest Ironman event on earth held in the Island of Langkawi. This year, 1,700 participants endured a 3.8km out and back swim course, 180km hot and hilly bike course and a gruelling 42.2km run course along villages of Langkawi island.

There were 124 participants from the Phil-

ippines, the third largest contingent in the race following Malaysia and Japan. Of the 124, there were 99 who crossed the finish line, including the four Dabawenyos who powered through this difficult course.

IRONMAN made its much anticipated return to Langkawi Island. Located within a cluster of tropical islands that attract visitors the world over, the race will take athletes on a truly Malaysian cultural journey through tropical, hilly and demanding terrain passing traditional kampungs (villages), mangrove clusters and rainforest vistas.

The ocean swim started from a sandy beach on Legenda Park with a twoloop triangle out to Eagle Point and back. A twoloop bike course headed out of Kuah town on to an anti-clockwise loop from the Southeast up around Gunung Raya mountain and into the northwest.

Athletes returned to Kuah town for the run: four loops that wind through Legenda Park, market places and the local stadium before returning to cross the line at Dataran Lang—where the giant eagle sculpture creates a formidable backdrop for this already imposing finish line.

The four Dabawenyos look forward to more Ironman races to conquer, but for now, this will go down their life digests as “best experience ever.”

REGGIE REYES. 13 hours.

MARK BENIGNOS. 14 hours.

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IRONMAN 101: The IRONMAN Run Glossary

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ROM fartleks to bonking, stay on top of the conversation with our regularly-updated list.

Ever wish you had a quick resource to pick up some common triathlon terms that are frequently thrown around by veterans, but sometimes confuse newbies? Look no further! Here are some common triathlon terms to add to your vocabulary. An asterisk designates a term specific to IRONMAN-branded events.

5K: 3.1 mile run or race. Generally the distance in a Sprint triathlon.

10K: 6.2 mile run or race. Generally the distance in an Olympic triathlon.

Aerobic: This term is used to define the intensity of a run that is primarily conversational at a slow, easy pace. Generally, you burn more fat as a fuel and produce less “painful” lactic acid.

Anaerobic: High intensity pace that allows lactic acid to build up, and can generally not be sustained much longer than a 10K. Elastic laces: The “stretchy” laces many triathletes have on their shoes to allow easy and fast entry into the shoe without having to tie a knot.

Fartlek: A style of running that is “random” or variably paced. For example, a fartlek run might involve running five miles on a trail, and sprinting at various intervals throughout the run. Also known as “speedplay.”

Hill repeats: When a runner runs up a hill to increase their strength, and down at an easy, recovery pace.

Also used in cycling.

Hitting the wall: Generally happens about mile 20 of a marathon due to depletion of carbohydrate. A drop in blood sugar leads to imme-

diate fatigue and loss of energy. (Also called a “bonk.”)

Intervals: Short, fast repeats of 30 seconds to five minutes, interspersed with easy walking or jogging in between each effort.

Marathon: 26.2 miles. Generally the distance in an IRONMAN triathlon (a half-marathon is the distance in an IRONMAN 70.3 event.)

Negative split: Running the second half of a run faster than the first half.

Pick-ups: Short accelerations performed during the run, generally to stretch out the legs and prepare them for speedwork or a run. Usually 1030 seconds long.

Plyometrics: Jumping, bounding, hopping or other explosive movements designed to train the body for reducing ground contact time.

Pronation: The inward roll of the foot as the arch collapses after the foot strikes the ground. Overpronation is excessive inward rolling due to weak support, which can cause many running injuries.

Runner’s high: An intense feeling of exhilaration that can occur during a run, usually due to the release of endorphins.

Splits: in running, refers to your times at mile markers or other pre-planned distance markers.

Strides: Similar to pick-ups, but usually performed as intervals (i.e. a set of 8 strides to warm up prior to a race).

Supination: Opposite of pronation. Outward rolling of foot after foot strike. Less common, but also a T Runs: Sustained effort training runs, usually 20 to 30 minutes in length, at 10 to 15 seconds per mile slower than 10K race pace.

KARATE KIDS. Rommel Tan, head coach of AAK Davao (third from left) is shown with his players who recently won eight medals in the 2014 Milo SM Karate Kids Championships in SM Marikina during the FAST Fridays media forum at Archipelago 7107 by Barrio Fiesta at SM Lanang Premier. The medalists are Lexine Elise Tan (Girls Kata-6-8 gold), Sofia Agullo (Girls Kata 12-13

gold) and Kyzzhia Pauline Navarro (Girls Kumite 8-9 gold), Daryl Sulla (girls 14-15 years old, cadets, silver), Seth Michael Navarro (boys kata 6-8 yrs old bronze), Kyzzhia Pauline Navarro ( girls kata 9-11 yrs old bronze) and Daryl Sulla (girls kata 14-15 yrs old bronze). Emmanuel Bayugo and Brent Kendric Tan also joined the team. Lean Daval Jr.

Clutch Go delivers again for City Hall Execs Win.No. 6

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ity Hall Executives constantly went to Christopher “Bong” Go when the game is on the line and the clutch sweet-shooting guard never upset his team thus far.

Go hit a top left corner key jumper in crunch time to lift the Executives past Everbull Columbia, 82 – 81, in Game 6 of their basketball friendly series at the Davao City Recreation Center Almendras Gym on Friday night.

The executive assistant of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte wrapped the game up with 40 points, including the go ahead basket, 82 – 79, that came after unproductive exchange down the stretch.

Beanpole forward Eugene Labor chippedin 13 markers for the Executives who extended their winning streak to six games.

Everbull Columbia remained win-less in the series, falling short again despite four of its players finished the game with double digits and got a boost from the bench.

Nicholas Walters, left, throws a punch at Alberto Garza, right, during the second round of a WBO featherweight title bout, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Walters won with a knockout in the 4th round. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Rico Kwan Tiu continued to pour big numbers for Everbull Columbia, racking up 19 points. He had 26 in the last outing.

Marandang and Macatabog made 19 and 15 respectively as Earl Angsinco had 11.

Both teams engaged in tough battle all throughout the and Everbull Columbia was on a right track to

taste its first win entering the final two minutes of the match.

But Go took charge down the stretch, delivering the big blows capped with the go ahead jumper that foiled Everbull Columbia.

Glen Escandor and Michael Peloton had nine points apiece for the Executives.

Box Scores: City Hall Executives 82 – Go 40, Labor 13, Escandor 9, Peloton 9, Flores 5, Poliquit 2, Apostol 2, Cloribel 2, Sumagang 0, Casan 0, Torino 0, Reyes 0.

Everbull Columbia – 81 – Macarandang 21, Kwan Tiu 19, Macatabog 19, Angsinco 11, Balisalisa 8, Rubi 4, Mneding 2, De Felix 1, Caballero 0, Avinante 0.

BIMP EAGA GOLF. JCI’s David dela Serna, Reinz Jordan Yamyamin and David Yiao promote the 2nd BIMP EAGA Golf Tournament during the FAST Fridays media forum at Archipelago 7107 by Barrio Fiesta at SM Lanang Premier. Lean Daval Jr.

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