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EDGEDAVAO Serving a seamless society

STUBBORN CABBIE. This cabdriver parks his taxi unit in the middle of a mall’s access road while calling out for passengers unmindful that he is already blocking the path of other motorists behind him. Despite being honked at and photographed, the stubborn driver did not even care.

The mall’s taxi designated pick-up strip is on the left separated by orange cones.

MORE ‘LOCAL PORK’ City Council eyes increase in ADF for 2015

INSIDE EDGE

By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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ICE Mayor Paulo Z. Duterte is pushing for more ‘local pork’ for councilors in 2015.

In yesterday’s Pulong-Pulong ni Pulong, Duterte told reporters that there is a need to increase the Annual Development Fund (ADF) budget of each councilors for their respective programs

in the barangays. The ADF includes the budget allocated for each councilors in their respective districts.

“Hinaot unta na maaprobahan ang ilahang increase sa budget nila og hinaot unta na madugangan ilahang budget for ADF para sa ilang infra projects (Hopefully their increase for their office

will be approved and also for their infrastructure projects),” Duterte said.

Citing that all departments and offices of the executive branch have proposed increase on their budgets, the vice mayor said that the legislative branch also deserve an increase in their budget.

Duterte said that the

City Mayor’s Office (CMO) will have the highest increase as its budget also includes that of Central 911,Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) and the Lingap Program.

In yesterday’s regular session, the city council passed the proposed P5.830 billion 2015 bud-

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Physically impaired Carlos Vallejos is visibly overjoyed as Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte granted his request of owning a street food stall along San Pedro Street. Duterte reported for office for the first time last Monday after his three months leave. Lean Daval Jr.

Davao group to highlight campaign vs trafficking

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E will march against trafficking and other forms of abuses.

That’s the message that Talikala, a Davaobased organization that looks into the plight of abused women and chilren, wants to embolden this month.

They will bring this message to the streets on October to send a message to the community: that a child should be in school instead of working in harsh conditions.

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rector Jeanette Ampog said that they want to continue to strengthen this advocacy. Their desire to be heard is reflected in the way they changed pace—literally.

Last year the same organization held a children’s walk.

This year’s march against trafficking and other forms of abuses will bring together an expected 200-strong kids in Rizal Park on October 24. “These kids will come from Barangays

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Geothermal project gets SP nod

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HE Davao City Council favorably recommended the AboitizPower Renewables Inc. to proceed in its geothermal exploration in the areas of Mt. Apo. In yesterday’s regular session, the Sanggunian approved on second reading the “Resolution Favorably Endorsing Item 716 RE ‘Privilege Speech of Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan Regarding the Letter-Request of Manuel M. Orig, First Vice President, Min-

danao Affairs of AboitizPower Renewables Inc., to Conduct Exploratory Activities in its Approved Area” In an interview, Bonguyan said that with the approval of the council yesterday, AboitizPower may now proceed with the exploration provided they will comply with all the requirements from other concerned agencies.

“The Local Government Unit (LGU) allows them to proceed on the

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NUJP welcomes Cagas detention

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HE National Union of Journalist in the Philippines (NUJP) Davao Chapter welcomed the surrender of former Davao del Sur governor Douglas Cagas who will stand trial for murder charges in connection with the 2010 killing of journalist, Nestor Bedolido, Sr. In a statement sent

to Davao reporters, NUJP said the move of Cagas is a positive development in the quest for justice for Bedolido.

Despite being identified implicated in Bedolido’s murder, Cagas continued to maintain his innocence and insisted on his right to a day in court to prove that he has nothing to do with the killing.

It said that Cagas’ surrender does not mean guilt on his part but they still keep an eye on the case to ensure that justice would be served for the slain Bedolido and the guilty should be punished.

“We are urging our fellow media practitioners and the public to remain vigilant as whitewash

could be possible in light of the weak justice system we had in this country which contributed in the existence of culture of impunity in media killings,” the statement said.

Cagas surrendered to Davao Del Sur Provincial Police Office around 7:15 a.m. on Monday before the court could issue his warrant for arrest.

Villafuerte said that based on her observation during her ocular inspection, she noticed that the airport lacks an emergency transport vehicle which will transfer a suspected Ebola case going to Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC).

The lady councillor recommended two ambulance units--one for SPMC and another for the City Health Office. She said that Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office

(PCSO) is willing to provide these vehicles if all requirements are submitted.

Villafuerte also urged the City Treasurer’s Office to issue certification of availability of funds to comply with the 60%40% cost sharing scheme.

Aside from the ambulance, she also recommended to the airport personnel the need to do an Ebola response drill so that the steps will become second nature to Bureau of Quarantine Personnel.

She also asked to increase Ebola awareness by providing flyers and posters in all 182 Barangays especially those in far flung barangays.

Vice Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte said that the City Council will pass the said resolution and certify the same as urgent.

Aside from the ambulance, Duterte will also ask to for a budget for the protective equipment for the barangay health workers. ABF

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HE Committee on Health of the Davao City Council seeking for an additional ambulance unit for transporting persons with infectious disease like Ebola virus at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport.

In yesterday’s regular session, councilor Mary Joselle Villafuerte said in her privilege speech that the city council should pass an urgent resolution for procurement of one ambulance unit.

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Vital to ASEAN integration

BIMP Eaga biz leaders meeting, IMT-GT trade expo, Oct. 22-26

By CHENEEN R. CAPON crc@edgedavao.net

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O LESS than 700 business leaders from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines will convene in Davao City to attend two back-to-back international events described to be vital to the participating countries’ preparation for the Asean Economic Integration slated in 2015.

“The 2nd Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines- East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) and Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand- Growth Area

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(IMT-GT) Trade Fair and Business Leaders’ Conference, slated to unfold today, October 22, and culminate on Sunday, October 26, at SMX Convention Center of SM Lanang Premier, will provide a venue for country representatives to discuss the potential impact of the Asean integration on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and their participation in the supply chain,” Undersecretary Janet Lopoz, executive director of Mindanao Development Authority

(MinDA), told editors and reporters in last Monday’ Kapehan sa Dabaw media forum at SM City Davao.

The twin events unfolding this week are very significant in the light of the impending Asean Integration, according to Vicente T. Lao, chairman of the Mindanao Business Council (MinBC), co-lead organizers together with MinDA. Lopoz said the 2015 Asean Integration is designed unify member countries into a single production base doing

P5-B investments eyed in pre-business matching

N estimated P5-billion worth of indicative investments will pour into Mindanao as a result of pre-business matching among investors from the Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines- East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) and the Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand-

Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) sub regions.

Undersecretary Janet Lopoz, executive director of Mindanao Development Authority, bared during Monday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw media forum that 10 companies have initially expressed interest to invest in various sectors in Mindanao.

Lopoz said that investors are interested to invest in industries of coco sugar and cacao production, power specifically on solar energy, food manufacturing and food packaging.

“Negotiations for these projects are nearing closure,” she said, adding that companies have already

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business with the outside world, meaning non-Asean meaning countries.

“That is where BIMP-Eaga is positioning itself magiging single production base tayo produce that will be sold outside sub regional level. Meaning the main food basket of Asean and the rest of the world,” she said.

Gearing for integration Lao said that it is better for the business sector in the Philippines to prepare for the upcoming economic integration of 10 Asean member coun-

tries because of its opportunities and challenges as a single economy.

“It is important for us to prepare for this event because we will be really tested whether we can sustain an international operation, the Philippine companies, for that matter, whether we can really compete on a global scale,” Lao said.

“When you talk of the bigger market, the Asean market, it is already a global market. The purpose of the integration is to really develop the econ-

omy of scale. Not only on the economy of scale, but also you have to highlight on individual strengths (of the member nations),” Lao explained.

The MinBC leader who is an exporter ready to ship commercial quantities of pecking duck to China, said that in an economic market as big as the Asean with 600 million population, the business sector here has to be “very, very competitive”.

“That is the reason for being of the BIMP-Eaga

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I take this opportunity to urge member-countries attending the 2nd BIMP-EAGA IMT-GT Trade Fair and Business Leaders Conference to help generate participation from other countries outside the sub-region as we foresee positive transformation in our island of Mindanao.

His Excellency Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III President, Republic of the Philippines Statement during the 10th EAGA Leaders’ Summit, Myanmar 2014

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BIMP... FFROM S1 grouping,” Lao said, adding “we would like to see to it that companies inside BIMP-Eaga would try to mitigate the handicap that we have, and try to highlight the strength that we have and try to maximize the benefits we get out of our own strengths.”

To illustrate, Lao said countries like Myanmar can attract more investors to locate there because of its cheap power, better than nations like the Philippines where electricity is a problem.

However, he said, the country can compete in other sectors other than power.

“We also have strengths that we can present to them which they don’t have. We have very good beaches, very good tourism facilities.

These are the things that we can highlight [for the integration],” he said He said that it is very important for the country to highlight its strengths and mitigate the handicap so that Philippines and other member countries similarly situated will be able to compete and sustain operation in the global market.

“Maybe we won’t be able to compete in all the industries that will be presented to us but on the industries that we are very strong,” Lao clarified, saying “that is the

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Among the strengths of industries in the Philippines are its abundance of goods in the agriculture sector which will be showcased in the threeday trade fair, October 24 to 26, at the SMX Convention Center, where about 300 exhibitors have registered participation.

Strength of SMEs “It is a good venue for our SMEs to promote their products in the global market,” Lao said.

The Philippine economy is mostly fueled by the inputs of SMEs. In a recent government report, it was known that more than 90 percent of businesses in the country belongs to SMEs. Other products that will be showcased in the trade expo are fresh and processed food products, industrial products, apparel and fashionable wears, arts and crafts, furniture, tourism and investment sites.

Lao suggested that government fix its bureaucratic system to a point that it will not hinder exporters from transporting their goods to other countries.

On the other hand, Lopoz said that the MinDA has been doing its part in providing an enabling environment for the busi-

ness sector to be competitive in the advent of the Asean integration.

“We have purposive targeted projects now to really prepare our private sectors, because at the end of the day it’s still the private sector who will do the business,” she said.

Among those prioritized are infrastructure projects especially roads and bridges that will help farmers bring their goods to the local and international market.

More integration compliant Earlier, Diwa C. Guinigundo, deputy BSP governor for monetary stability sector, said the Philippines’ compliance with ASEAN integration is between 78 and 79 percent.

He said some members are at more than 80 percent like Singapore and Thailand, but Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar are still below the Philippines.

“The requirement in the ASEAN is 100 percent, but if the average is 80 percent and the lowest is 76 percent, then Philippines is just in between.

That means that we can compete during the integration,” Guinigundo said.

MinDA is expecting that this business event will create strong and close business to business linkage among the private sector and be able to create business networks.

President Benigno S. Aquino III, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak pose for a group photo souvenir during the 7th Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit held at the Jakarta Convention Center in Indonesia.

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However, Lopoz clarified that these projects are still “indicative” until they become “committed” when the business matching session ends on Sunday, September 26, during the culmination of the business leaders meeting at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier, Davao City.

MinDA had already gathered some 100 proposals and project concepts from five participating countries before the actual business matching event happen on October 24 to 26.

Of the 100 proposals, 73 are already pre-matched, Ms Lopoz said. “We are matching investors and project proposals based on

BIMP-EAGA was launched in 1994, with the primary objective of accelerating economic development in the four countries’ “focus areas” which, although geographically distant from their national capitals, are in strategic proximity to each other, in one of the world’s most resource-rich regions. (Photo by Ryan Lim/Malacañang Photo Bureau/PNA)

their respective interests,” she added.

Lopoz said that some have already expressed commitment to have further negotiation for the closure of the project proposal.

Lopoz also said that there were also five local companies that expressed interest in investing in other countries in the sub-regions.

These companies, mostly involved in agriculture, fishery and technical vocation education, are eyeing Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia as possible areas for expansion.

Lopoz said that there is already on-going talks among representatives of the five companies and counterparts from the three countries.

“From the scale of 1 to

5, they are already now in no. 3,” she said, adding that interested companies are expected to submit all the required documents today.

“We’re hoping that this is not going to be the last.

We will continue to assist the matching because we are overwhelmed with the interest they are showing,” she said.

She said that MinDA will continue assisting local and foreign investors even after the 2nd BIMP-EAGA and Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT), slated on October 22-26 at SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier, Davao City.

“We hope to continue the business-to-business facilitation, even after this week’s event. Business negotiations usually need a lot of details,” she said. CRC

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ATI CITY, Davao Oriental -– Davao Oriental Governor Corazon Malanyaon has asked the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) to stop the mining activities of TQGT Mineral Resources Development Corp. in Sitio Piluwan, Barangay Tiblawan, Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental.

The move came following threats from the residents to launch “people power” to demand the stoppage of the mining activities.

“I am calling on the MGB to stop the operator.

Stop all matters involving the utilization of our natural resources,” Malanyaon urged.

The governor admitted she was sidelined in the approval of the TQGT application for exploration activities until someone had informed her in an event last week.

“This was never brought to my attention.

Whoever are the miners, if you have no permit -– you have no reason to be there,” she stressed.

Malanyaon remained firm not to allow any further mining operations in her province except those which are existent before her time.

The governor was concerned after learning that residents of Governor Generoso threatened to launch “people power” to force the stoppage of mining activities in Barangay Tiblawan which they claimed have threatened the environment.

Davao-based radio

station GMA Super Radyo has been getting complaints from residents, prompting the station to send a team to the area to see if there was truth to the complaints.

The local news team that visited the mining area in Sitio Piluwan noted that the grounds already turned red instead of green, indicating mining harvests while water had already flowed out of the river.

TQGT Mineral Resources Development Corp., headed by a certain Lucilo Quijano is reportedly backed by a Taiwanese group headed by a certain Mr. Fong.

For many years, Chinese groups have been reportedly eyeing Davao Oriental for mining ven-

tures.

A delegation from Wuhan City led by Vice Mayor Yue Yong earlier met officials of Davao Oriental for mining investments.

The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB-XI) claimed that the mining activities were covered by an exploration permit. The residents, however, refuted that the activities have gone beyond exploration and already reached harvesting of ores.

Gov. Generoso is one of the host towns of Mt. Hamiguitan inscribed as one of the world’s heritage sites.

Mt. Hamiguitan, home to rare flora and fauna, is a protected site in the country. (PNA)

cidences, as well as to reiterate their stand on gender sensitivity and other social issues.

The management of SM Supermalls also assured PCW that they are in one with the public in condemning any act that trivializes issues that suggest disrespect to others, particularly to women.

‘Welcome development’ PCW Executive Director Emmeline Verzosa remarked that the swift response of the SM Supermalls to PCW’s letter is a welcome development in upholding the rights of women, particularly their right to non-derogatory and non-discriminatory portrayal in the spheres of media, advertising, merchandising, and communications.

Although there’s a lot to be in done with respect to the portrayal of women, Verzosa said this incident

proved one thing: “The task to eradicate discriminatory portrayal of women is not exclusive to government agencies. Private corporations, such as SM Supermalls, are also expected to exercise gender sensitivity at all times. This trivializing game has long been part of our culture and this has to stop.”

“We need more vigilance. We need to hear more voices. We appreciate the power of social media for bringing these issues to the attention of the public.

If people begin to cultivate this concern for women, issues of rape and harassment, discrimination and violence, will never become a laughing matter and be fully removed from our system.”

Last month, PCW called the attention of the SM Supermalls over the selling of T-shirts describing rape as “snuggle with a struggle.”

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HE management of a local retailing store expressed its commitment to become more gender sensitive following the recent selling of T-shirts promoting rape.

In a letter addressed to the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) dated October 14, Quennie Cua, Vice President for Marketing of SM Retail Inc., said that the management of SM Supermalls has taken appropriate measures to ensure that no similar incidences will happen again.

According to Cua, the management is set to review their internal guidelines for suppliers and advertisers and will intensify its quality checking to ensure that these suppliers will comply with their guidelines.

Cua added that they are also keen to conduct orientations to their staff and tenants to avoid future in-

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MODERN CONTEMPORARY Clubhouse At Matina Enclaves (CAME)

By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO

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HINGS are fast taking shape at The Matina Enclaves.

After the gated entrance and showroom were inaugurated in succession, the Clubhouse At Matina Enclaves or CAME will soon be completed in time for Christmas.

Barely a year after the project was launched in May last year, Esdevco broke ground for the construction of the Clubhouse At Matina Enclaves (CAME) last June. Soon, CAME will stand proud inside the sprawling mixeduse complex developed by homegrown developer Escandor Development Corporation (Esdevco).

“We are making sure we are progressing on time with our project.

Everything has been carefully and meticulously laid out and we are seeing the project emerge from ground to what it is now. By December, we will hopefully inaugurate the CAME,” said Esdevco president Glenn Y. Escandor, who is hands on with the project.

The Clubhouse, designed by Architect James Magdadaro of the AGM Consultants, has a floor area of 800-square meters and brandishes the signature shed roofing system of Matina Enclaves with sleek lines and a modern contemporary overtone.

The Clubhouse will also feature such amenities as a 25-meter four-lap pool, a kiddie pool, mini gym, function

room, event area, kids’ playground, and a poker room. It will also feature an open basketball court as well as parks around the CAME. The clubhouse will have a function hall that can accommodate approximately 150 guests, function room.

“We use simple straight line, very modern contemporary and will have the same shed roofing as the housing units,” Magdadaro explained in a brief presentation.

Matina Enclaves project director Gerald Garces said the Escandor family who owns Esdevco has stayed firmly committed with new developments happening

every month. Next month Esdevco will inaugurate the main entrance of the gated mixed use property which will feature a residential housing section (lots selling only) called The Plains, residential units with three house models called The Courtyard, condominium units called The Enclaves Residences and the Arcadia which will be built across the main project with a boutique hotel under the Escandor-owned The Royal Mandaya Hotel brand, restaurants, shops and grocery.

Garces said the Plains’ 32-lot inventory is already fully sold out. The Plains’ feature three residential options with price ranging from P14,000 to

P15,620 per square meter. Each lot measures 200 square meter.

The Courtyard, meantime, has three housing model options with price ranging from P6-million to P9 million. Garces said they will be building the three model houses by September for wouldbe buyers to view. The house models are named Sepia with 132 square meter land area, Braun with 156 square meter land area and Genta with 173 square meter land area.

Garces said land development is already complete with drainage, water distribution lines and perimeter fence.

Road network has also been completed.

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Brokers benefiting from boom asked to join Oct.24-26 conclave R

EAL estate brokers and allied practitioners such as consultants and appraisers are among the lucky beneficiaries of the ongoing property boom in Davao City and neighboring cities and towns in Region 11.

However, they ought to be mindful of their responsibilities as players in the real property business, otherwise suffer the consequences of irresponsibility.

This was the gentle reminder of the Philippine Real Estate Service Practitioners Inc. (Philres)-Davao as it urged licensed consultants, appraisers and brokers, especially those whose licenses are about to expire, not to fail to attend its 1st Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Convention next week.

Philres-Davao president Maria Lourdes G. Monteverde told business reporters in a media briefing at her office at Landco building last week participant can earn 20 units on CPD if he attends the three-day convention on October 24-26 at Apo View Hotel.

Dr. Monteverde, who recently headed the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, prior to her appointment as honorary consul to Mexico, said that the earned units could qualify a participant for issuance of certificate of membership in good standing (CMIGS) a requirement for renewing one’s license,” Monteverde said.

Dr. Monteverde bared that the Davao Region has a total of about 1,000 real estate brokers, majority of whose licenses are about to expire.

Philres is the sole organization authorized

by Republic Act 9646 or Real Estate Service Act (RESA) to issue CMIGS, a requirement for renewal of licenses before Philippine Regulatory Commission (PRC).

Real estate brokers have to join CPD seminars to earn 45 units.

“Other organizations can conduct CPD seminars but it is only Philres who can give the CMIGS. Thus, all real estate

practitioners should be members of Philres. In Davao City, real estate practitioners should be members of Philres Davao City Chapter,” PhilRES claimed in a statement.

Real estate brokers are penalized under RESA if they fail to secure a license.

Persons caught acting as real estate broker without the required license face the prospects of being fined not less than P100,000 or imprisonment of two years or both fine and imprisonment upon the discretion of the court.

“PhilRES Davao City Chapter Prepares for Asean integration” is the theme of next week’s RESA convention.

Among the topics in the event include “Latest Jurisprudences on RA 9646 and other Real Estate Laws,” “Legal Imperatives of Real Estate Service Profession with Eight Mandatory Regulatory Laws,” “Applied Obligations and Contracts for Real Estate Service Practice” and “Asean Integration and Other International Exposures for Real Estate Service Practice.”

It also includes “International Marketing to Filipino Expats and Overseas Filipino Workers,” “Taxation Diligence on Real Estate Service Practice,” “Bank Appraisal and Property Financing” and “Detecting Fake Titles with Lot Plotting, Map Reading and Site Identification.”

Unregulated practice specially unlicensed real estate brokers has led to problems and in many instances result in court cases to the disadvantages of landowners, buyers and the brokers themselves.

The RESA law, according to Dr. Tomas J. Monteverde III, president and CEO of Verdemonte Realty Corp. and a certified international property specialist, was passed by Congress precisely to avoid problems such as those mentioned above.

Also joining the discussion with media were real estate brokers Johnnie Garzon and Feli Mahani.

PHILRES BRIEFING. DR. Ma. Lourdes G. Monteverde (left), honorary consul to Mexico and past president of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, explains to newsmen the role of the Philippine Real Estate Practitioners, Inc. (PhilRES) in professionalizing real estate brokering in Davao’s booming property development market. With Dr. Monteverde in the group

picture are fellow PhilRES officers Johnnie Garzon, Feli K. Mahani and Dr. Tomas J. Monteverde III, certified international property specialist who is CEO and president of Verdemonte Realty Corp. Others in the group photo are business writers from Business Mirror, Business World, Mindanao Times, SunStar Davao, Manila Bulletin, and Edge Davao. Photos courtesy of Bing Gonzales.

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Government to turn over 1,100 housing units in Nov

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RESIDENT Benigno S. Aquino III said Monday (Oct. 20) the government is set to turn over 1,100 permanent housing units next month for communities affected by Typhoon Yolanda.

President Aquino said a total of 120,000 housing units are targeted this year for Yolanda-affected areas.

“The target number of housing units for the current calendar year is 120,000 units for 4B, 5, 6, 7, 8, and CARAGA. Ngayon, a total of 56,140 units or 47 percent of the total has been allocated for the six provinces of Region 8,” he said.

President Aquino also said that according to Social Welfare Secretary Corazon Soliman, many typhoon survivors have already been transferred from their temporary tent shelters.

“May natitirang ilanilan; at ang ilan-ilan raw ay mga mangingisda na ang gusto sana ay manatili doon sa lugar na ‘yon para malapit sa kanilang kabuhayan,” the President said.

“So, nakipag-deal ang DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development) na magtatayo ng mga nipa huts para doon sa mga bangka nila para ma-secure, pero ang mga tirahan nila sa looban na mas safe,” he added.

As of September, he said, the Department of Budget and Management has released more than P40 billion to various national government agencies, government-owned and controlled corporations, and local government units for the implementation of relief and rehabilitation programs and projects for Yolanda-affected areas. (PCOO News Release)

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 11 standards officer Engr. Alvin R. Aranas discusses consumer rights and responsibilities in his presentation during the Department of Energy (DOE) and DTI Consumers Forum on Down-

stream Oil Industry and Energy Conservation which is part of the 2014 Consumer Welfare Month celebration at Grand Men Seng Hotel yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

Asian stocks drift after Better to use Malampaya fund China growth slows than give PNoy more powers I

NSTEAD of building additional generating capacity to head off a power supply shortfall next year, Senator Sergio Osmeña III would rather authorize President Benigno Aquino III to subsidize the interruptible load program (ILP) by using P1 billion from the Malampaya fund.

Osmeña reiterated Tuesday there is no need to approve a joint resolution for President Aquino to contract additional generating capacity, noting there are other means to get the needed electricity supply.

“There is no actual need for joint resolution any longer, but let me talk to my colleagues first sapagkat baka if there is a resolution we will pass, it is a resolution to authorize the President to use P1 billion of the Malampaya fund to subsidize the participants in interruptible load program,” the senator told reporters.

“Most likely ganun na lang. Eh, wala namang ibang hinihingi, ‘yun lang naman ang hinihingi nila (to address the power shortage),” he added.

Under the ILP, the government could get as much as 1,000 megawatts (MW) out of the 3,000 MW of generating sets in Luzon, Osmeña noted.

Magkakaroon po tayo ng new plants being constructed. So, with 1,500 megawatts (plus the 1,000 mw from ILP) it looks like we will be OK, said Osmeña.

The senator earlier said at least 50 companies, including Coca-Cola, Philip Morris, and Nestle, have committed to join ILP by using their own generator sets to cover

their consumption during peak hours of the day.

Power reserves shortfall He agreed with the Department of Energy that the shortage is on reserves and not necessarily on the supply side.

“The truth of the matter is, we were really going to be short on reserves kasi meron tayong reserba na 20 percent.

Pero at any one time, 10 percent ng mga planta sira, down for maintenance. Kailangan na kailagan talaga ng reserba na ‘yan para hindi tayo magkakaroon ng brownout,” he said.

Unfortunately, because of the downtime of Malampaya during maintenance, there will be a 1,000 MW loss from March 16 to April 15, a loss equivalent to nearly 10 percent of installed capacity, the Senator noted.

“Dun tayo makukulangan... Because with the normal down of about 1,500 MW, eh, di 2,500 MW na ‘yan. You would have come up short.

Therefore, ang gagamitin natin ‘yung ILP,” he said.

Osmeña said the peak demand will be in April.

There is a chance there may be brownouts, depending how lucky we are between April 5 and April 15. Ten days lang.

Senator Ralph Recto told reporters he is open to using the Malampaya fund to resolve the projected shortage in power reserves.

“The reason for Malampaya fund is for energy exploration, but nothing prevents Congress from passing a law that can be used for this particular purpose,” he said. – VS, GMA News

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OKYO (AP) — Asian stock markets drifted lower Tuesday after China reported its weakest economic growth in five years while Japan’s benchmark dropped as investors cashed in gains from a 4 percent surge the previous day.

KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s Nikkei 225 was down 1.7 percent at 14,862.49 following Monday’s rally, which was fueled by expectations of government pension fund buying of shares. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.3 percent to 23,012.31 and China’s Shanghai Composite slipped 0.3 percent to 2,350.43. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.1

percent to 5,325, while Seoul’s Kospi dropped 0.9 percent to 1,913.43.

CHINA GROWTH: The world’s second biggest economy expanded 7.3 percent from a year earlier in the third quarter, slowing from 7.5 percent in the previous quarter.

Markets found some solace in the fact growth was slightly better than the 7.2 percent rate many analysts had forecast, but the modest deceleration is unlikely to convince China’s leaders to embark on a massive stimulus effort on top of targeted measures earlier in the year.

THE QUOTE: “The upshot is that although

(China’s) growth has slowed, it reflects a welcome rebalancing away from excess investment in certain sectors of the economy and is not cause for significant concern,” said economist Julian Evans-Pritchard of Capital Economics. “With policymakers now prioritizing employment and economic rebalancing over growth, we don’t think they will feel the need to act aggressively to shore up the economy in response to today’s data.”

WALL STREET: Shares closed higher in quiet trading by investors rattled by last week’s white-knuckle turbulence. The Dow rose

19.26 points, or 0.1 percent, to 16,399.67 and the Standard & Poor’s 500 rose 17.25 points, or 0.9 percent, to 1,904.01. The Nasdaq composite gained 57.64 points, or 1.4 percent, to 4,316.07.

ENERGY: The recent plunge in oil prices is sharpening concerns over the global economy but energy trading was relatively subdued Tuesday.

Benchmark U.S. crude fell was up 24 cents to $82.15 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

CURRENCIES: The euro rose to $1.2824 from $1.2795 late Monday. The dollar dropped to 106.31 yen from 106.95 yen.

stands to suffer and to prevent any decision that may be rendered herein from becoming moot, academic and ineffectual, we resolve to grant the TRO sought for by petitioner Smart,” the CA ruled.

The CA had earlier granted separate petitions from Digitel Mobile Philippines (Sun Cellular) and Globe Telecoms seeking the issuance of a TRO against a National Telecommunications Commission order last November 2012 requiring telcos to refund their subscribers and lower their interconnection charges by P0.20 to P0.15 from P0.35.

The CA said it granted Smart’s plea to protect its right to equal protection of the law, since the CA had earlier granted the TRO request of Digitel and Globe.“We find that Smart, which is similarly situated as the two other

telecommunications companies, is also entitled to such injunctive writ,” the CA said.

Like in Digitel and Globe’s TROs, Smart was also ordered to file a cash bond or surety bond in favor of its subscribers worth P500,000 “conditioned upon the payment of any and all damages that the latter (subscribers) may sustain if it will be finally determined that the former (Smart) is not entitled to the TRO.” The CA said the TRO would be effective for 60 days unless terminated earlier by the appeals court.

Meanwhile, Digitel and the Office of the Solicitor General, which represents NTC in the case, were directed to file their respective comments on the petition filed by Bayan Muna seeking to intervene in the case.

Digitel and Smart’s

application for a writ of preliminary injunction is set for hearing on November 10 at 10 a.m., the CA added.

In its ruling, the CA said it agreed with Smart’s position that the telco had no means to determine the existence of its subscribers and the identities of the users of its mobile identification numbers registered in the company’s system.

The CA also said that most of Smart’s subscribers were prepaid SIM card users.

“To our minds, justice would be better served if the implementation of the NTC decision is restrained at this stage of the proceeding, especially that those who recently intervened in the case (led by Bayan Muna lawmakers) had already moved for the issuance of a writ of execution,” said the CA.

CA stops govt order for Smart’s refund of excess fees

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HE Court of Appeals has issued a temporary restraining order enjoining the government from making Smart Communications refund “excess” text messaging fees and lower its interconnection charges.

In a resolution, the CA Sixth Division said Smart in its petition managed to establish the essential requisites for the issuance of a temporary restraining order, namely: - the invasion of right aought to be protected is material and substantial - the right of the complainant is clear and unmistakable, and - there is an urgent and paramount necessity for the writ to prevent serious damage “For the purpose of preserving the status quo during the pendency of the instant petition to prevent any irreparable damage that petition

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LAPU-LAPU ON THE RED LIST Text and Photos by HENRYLITO D. TACIO

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HE Philippines is home to at least 27 species of grouper, more popularly known as lapu-lapu.

Unfortunately, six of these species are now considered as either “vulnerable” or “near-threatened,” according to a report which appeared in “Philippine Daily Inquirer” recently.

According to Ronnel W. Domingo, author of the report, the 27 species were identified by Apolinario V. Yambot through “molecular inventory.” For the first time in the Philippines, DNA fingerprinting and barcoding was used in identifying the species.

“Through the database that we came up with based on the study, we found that some species that fish growers thought were not available locally were, in fact, thriving in our waters,” Yambot, head of the Biotechnology and Analytical Laboratory Project of the Central Luzon State University, was quoted as saying.

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species listed six of the identified species as “vulnerable” or “near-threatened.” It includes humpback grouper which thrives in the waters of Davao, Zamboanga, and Cebu.

Domingo listed the following species to be also on the red list: black saddled coral grouper, orange-spotted grouper, black marbled grouper, Malabar grouper, and leopard coral grouper.

It is now a common knowledge: Chinese restaurants are not complete without a bubbling tankful of grouper. Asia’s most demanded reef fish, grouper fetches up to P6.000 per piece in Hong Kong and Singapore. In the blockbuster movie, “Drunken Master,” steamed grouper was one of the many dishes Jackie Chan’s character requests during an attempted mealtheft.

Most of the fish comes from the Philippines, as the country is considered the center of the Coral Triangle, a region between the Pacific and Indian Oceans that harbors 75 % of all known species of plants and animals that thrive among coral reefs.

“The grouper fish is widely cultured in the pristine waters of the Philippines, where it is known as lapu-lapu,” one scribe notes.

“This commodity is valued for its superb taste and its big potential in the export market.”

Unfortunately, four decades of unregulated cyanide and dynamite fishing -- plus a rising trend to tar-

get vulnerable spawning areas – are threatening wild stocks of lapu-lapu with total collapse.

Catching live fish, including groupers, is easy. Crush a couple of sodium cyanide tablets into a squeegee bottle of water, dive around a coral reef, find a fish you fancy, and squirt the toxic liquid into its face. The mixture stuns the fish without killing it, making it easy to catch in a net, or even by hand.

With cyanide you can catch dozens. But the method proved to be devastating: chronic overfishing that is undermining the country’s ability to feed itself. “Look at the places where live reef fishing started a decade ago; they have all been fished out

now,” lamented the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), a global conservation group. “The traders and the migrant fishermen just scoop it all up and move on.”

Most of the spawning areas of lapu-lapu in the Philippines are found in Palawan, the country’s last frontier. Palawan and its territorial waters host some of the most productive yet exploited fisheries on earth, according to WWF. “Unless we preserve remaining wild stocks today, Palawan’s fisheries will not be able to replenish and will collapse by 2020,” deplored Dr. Geoffrey Muldoon, live reef fish strategy leader for WWF’s Coral Triangle Program.

Fishery expert Dr. Rafael D. Guerrero III agrees. “Our wild stocks for lapu-lapu are fast becoming depleted because of overfishing as a result of their high price and big market abroad,” said the co-proprietor of Aquatic Biosystems, a consulting and marketing firm based in Bay, Laguna.

Lapu-lapu is named after Cebu’s chieftain, who killed Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan.

Many groupers can change color, depending on their surroundings. They are highly valued as a food fish, with firm, lean flesh that is suitable for almost any type of cooking. You may like it steamed, deep fried, grilled or prepared as sashimi.

Groupers may be found along coastal areas around the world, especially in the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.

For more than a decade, groupers have been cultured in ponds and cages in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines.

Today, groupers are facing extinction. In fact, 20 of the world’s 162 known species are threatened with extinction according to a survey conducted by Conservation International (CI).

Since the fish have slow reproductive rates, they are particularly vulnerable to overharvesting.

“This shows that over-fishing could decimate another major food and eco-

nomic resource for humans, similar to the loss of the cod stocks off New England and Canada that has put thousands of people out of work,” warned Roger McManus, a senior director of CI’s Marine Program.

In the Philippines, Dr. Guerrero believes that there is still hope for lapu-lapu fishery. “To conserve them, fishing pressure should be regulated and marine reserves where they are protected should be maintained,” he suggested.

“Breeding them in captivity is another way.”

Of the species of groupers that abound in Philippine seas, only a few are suited for farming in marine ponds and cages. Grouper fingerlings used for stocking ponds and cages are caught from the wild by fishermen and sold to the growers. The major source of grouper fry are in the provinces of Pangasinan, Cavite, Mindoro, Quezon, Masbate, Bulacan, Cagayan, south Cotabato, and Negros Occidental.

Grouper fry are collected in nominal quantities using various devices like scare lines and brush piles. The size of fry varies from one to nine centimeters and is collected by fish traps from coastal waters near mangrove areas.

For those who want to raise Green Grouper, you can buy fry anytime of the year from the Finfish Hatcheries, Inc. Its hatchery site is located at Lun Masla, Malapatan, Sarangani Province. “There’s no minimum order from us,” says Rene B. Bocaya, its national sales manager.

Groupers are carnivorous and voracious fish.

“The common method of feeding the grouper is by giving it live fish like tilapia,” says Dr. Guerrero. “This can be done by either rearing Mozambique tilapia in a pond and then harvesting this to feed to grouper stocked in another pond, or both grouper and the ‘feed fish’ are raised together in the same pond.”

Lapu-lapu can also be raised in cages. Feeding is generally by means of trash fish given at frequencies ranging from twice a day to every two to three days. Feeding to satiation is commonly applied. It takes around four to five kilograms of trash fish to produce a kilogram of grouper.

“The culture period for grouper in ponds and cages takes four to six months, depending on the size of fingerlings stocked and management,” Dr. Guerrero says. “Marketable sizes for the fish range from 0.5 to 1.0 kilogram per fish.”

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EDITORIAL

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Binay, et al and demolition jobs

HERE’S so much negative publicity nowadays about the nation’s politicians, especially leaders known to have plans of running for either president or vice president of the country in 2016. Two of these politicians – senators Jinggoy Estrada and Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.—are now detained on charges of plunder, that is, for allegedly stealing the people’s money amounting to at least P50 million each.

Now comes this Senate investigation on the alleged corruption activities of Vice President Jejomar Binay when he was still city mayor of Makati. The case, actually cases, involve not just hundreds of millions, but billions of pesos.

Whatever is the truth, the amounts being mentioned in the alleged grand theft of the people’s money are simply staggering, only the calloused and the super nonchalant will not be moved. The details provided by the whistleblowers against the vice president, Estrada, Revilla, and former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and their cohorts suggest that the alleged plunder was shockingly systematic.

There is always a possibility that the charges are all but calumny calculated to besmirch the reputation of the subject politicians in order to wipe out their chances of being elected to whatever high positions they will be running for in 2016.

It is advisable for those at the receiving end of the well-publicized accusations to do battle and clear their names while 2016 is still more than a year from now.

Now a question maybe asked: Isn’t it bad for the national con-

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sciousness to be riveted on these financial scandals involving the vice president and the senators, while other graver problems of the Philippines like poverty, unemployment, malnutrition and other challenges are crying for the country’s immediate attention.

We say not at all. Scrutinizing the integrity, fitness to govern and honesty of our future leaders is a must. It is the only way to minimize the chances of us electing again leaders who we discovered too late to be nincompoops, immoral, lethargic and corrupt to the bones as the ongoing and earlier investigations on the (PDAF) Priority Development Assistance Fund and other financial scandals suggest.

Indeed, knowing this early the true character of those who are planning to offer themselves to the electorate in 2016 is both a right and a duty of a voter.

For this compelling reason, we do not mind at all if there will be a law requiring aspirants to declare their candidacy at least a year before elections in order to give time for the oppositors, and, especially, the voters, to have an opportunity to know the track record and real character of the position-seekers much ahead of time. This will also give the future candidate time to repute whatever accusations hurled against him, if any. However, the law should also stipulate heavy penalty on detractors found to be engaged in calumny by inventing false and unfounded accusations designed to ruin the aspirant’s reputation. But of course, punishment should also be meted on media establishments and all persons involved in the demolition job.

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Priest cites Rody’s strong leadership

F you think that Davao City Mayor Rody Duterte, who is being begged by millions of Filipinos to be the next Philippine president, is hot copy only in Davao City, Mindanao, Visayas and many parts of Luzon, you will be in for a very big surprise.

On Sunday in Panorama City, Burbank, California, some 300 parishioners who heard mass in the St Genevieve’s Catholic Church, erupted into an thundering applause after parish priest Fr. Romeo Pobras delivered a homily which focused on strong leadership and sacrifices.

When Fr. Pobras ended his homily by saying that the example he was referring to for strong leadership and sacrifices was Davao City Mayor Rody Duterte,

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ECKLESS and thoughtless” was what Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said of the experiment done by a person who buried medical wastes “to see if the materials could help mitigate the impact of calamities” in the Talomo beach front.

Because of what he has done, he “faces four cases in court,” reported a journalist friend in her facebook.

Some years back, I have written an article on the subject matter.

Titled “Hospital Wastes Threaten Human Health,” it appeared in the May-June 1997 issue of “Health and Home,” a bi-monthly publication of Philippine Publishing House, Inc. “Hospitals make only a relative small contribution to the waste mountain as a whole,” I wrote in the opening paragraph. “But hospital wastes pose more danger than any other form of garbage because of their infectious and toxic character.”

Among the infectious wastes that are thrown away by hospitals include human parts, blood and other body fluids and dressing contaminated with such substances, contaminated article such as urine containers and stoma bags, and hypodermic syringes or sharps.

Infections may also stem from the improper disposal and use of contaminated items like needles which could transmit such diseases as hepatitis B, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), malaria and syphilis. HIV is the microor-

the predomiBRAVEHEART nantly Filipino churchgoers broke the serenity of the church by applauding loudly.

“Nakakatuwa. Nakakapanindig balahiManny Piñol bo. Pati mga Pilipino dito sa America gusto nilang maging Presidente si Rody Duterte,” Filipino physical therapist Reynaldo “Jeff” de Guzman told me in a message.

(It feels good. It’s hair-raising. Even Filipinos in America would like Rody Duterte to be president.)

De Guzman, who is my Godchild in his wedding, used to be one of Manny Pacquiao’s physical therapist and now works in several California hospitals.

De Guzman reported that the strange church event was unheard of among the large Catholic Filipino community in Burbank who for years have been largely indifferent to the political developments in the Philippines.

“Hindi mo talaga maitago Ninong ang pagnanasa ng mga Pilipino pati dito America na makakita ng pagbabago sa gobyerno at mahinto na ang pagnanakaw ng mga politico natin,” he said.

(You can’t hide it anymore, Ninong.

Even Filipinos in America would like to see changes in government and would like an end to the corruption among our

politicians.)

De Guzman’s report on the reaction of Filipinos in Burbank, California to the mere mention of Duterte’s name reflects the growing demand of Filipinos all over the world for Duterte to be President.

Overseas workers and even seafarers have organized themselves into groups linking up with one another in the hope that their voices would be heard and that the colorful and controversial Mayor of the biggest city in the world will change his stand on shunning the presidency.

Will Duterte finally listen?

If it is any consolation, Duterte is a devout Catholic and he believes in the old Latin maxim: “Vox Populi, Vox Dei.”

ganism that THINK ON THESE! causes the dreaded Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

T o x i c wastes induce acute Henrylito D. Tacio or chron- henrytacio@gmail.com ic effects on human health. They may come from unused or expired drugs, chemicals used in clinical practice and in research laboratories, and radioactive wastes from radiology.

Health problems that may arise from hospital wastes come in two forms: acute exposure or chronic exposure. Acute exposure, my source said, means exposure up to 14 days, while chronic exposure is for much longer periods, including years.

According to medical scientists, the risk of infection depends on the survival of the germs present in the hospital waste.

To survive, pathogenic viruses need the same milieu as in human cells. “Neither waste nor soil provide this milieu, and microorganisms are broken down there within a few hours,” informed Dr. Winfried Schmidt, a German researcher who has been working on an environmentally- and hygienically-sound concept for the disposal of hospital waste.

But there’s a risk of infection if someone comes into direct contact

with infectious microorganisms as a result of injury by puncture, cut or abrasion. “Infection will follow if a large number of infectious germs find their way into the body, either through this injury or through the mouth,” Dr. Schmidt explained.

A survey conducted by the Presidential Task Force on Waste Management in the late-1990s found that over 90% of the 64 hospital surveyed “dispose of their general wastes through the city or municipal refuse disposal system.” General wastes include packing materials and non-infectious rubbish.

In its report, the task force said that 56 hospitals disposed of their general waste through the city or municipal refuse disposal system, 11 burned their waste inside the hospital compound, and 4 buried their garbage within the hospital premises.

The report also noted that most of the surveyed hospitals treated their radioactive wastes before disposing them. “Chemical wastes (non-hazardous and hazardous) are disposed of in sinks or water closets through hospital septic tanks, pit and sewer lines,” the reported said.

But what alarmed the task force was the fact that most of the disposal sites of the hospital wastes “are all open dumps with the prevalence of scavenging.” It added that majority of the hospital dispose of their infectious waste with the general wastes without disinfection.

“The work for sanitation is tied to health,” the report said. “If these facts fail to put across the message that health has been all but neglected here, I don’t know what will.”

The seriousness of the garbage problem caught the attention of then president Fidel V. Ramos. In fact, he directed the Department of Health to ensure the hospitals’ strict compliance with waste disposal management standards. He also urged the local government units to deal with the problem in their respective areas.

Republic Act 6969, or “The Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990,” stresses the need to control and regulate the management of toxic wastes, from all sources.

Administrative Order No. 29 of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the implementing rules and regulation of the law, covers hazardous hospital wastes since these categorize infectious waste as hazardous.

The law likewise outlines rules, responsibilities, and instructions for waste handlers, and provides a system to keep track of hazardous waste.

So, what’s the best way of disposing hospital wastes? Perhaps, through incineration? Dr. Schmidt thinks otherwise. “It (incineration) does not solve the (hospital waste) problem, but merely defers it: toxic emissions and ash residues, which have to be disposed of separately, create new pollution,” he pointed out.

On hospital wastes

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PCW, OPAPP issue new policy document W

OMEN’S vulnerabilities, needs and concerns in conflict and post-conflict areas will soon be fully integrated across all implementing agencies and partners of the government following the signing of a policy document between the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP).

The Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2014-01, signed on October 15 at the Cocoon Boutique Hotel in Quezon City, mandates the

member agencies of the National Steering Committee on Women, Peace and Security (NSCWPS) and PAMANA (Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan) implementing partners to incorporate women, peace, security programs and activities in their annual Gender and Development (GAD) Plans and Budgets (GPBs) and Accomplishment Reports (ARs).

The JMC, which will strengthen the roles of the two oversight agencies, also aims to intensify the operationalization of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Se-

curity (NAPWPS).

For PCW Chairperson Remedios I. Rikken, the memorandum circular is another milestone for the bureaucracy as this will ensure that GAD budget for programs and services for women in conflict-affected areas will be rightfully and equitably allocated and utilized.

“Our advocacy never stops here. We will continue to monitor the implementation of this policy to ensure that women’s issues and concerns, in conflict and post-conflict areas, will be addressed in a more gender-sensitive way.”

get on first reading.

Duterte said that they will try to fast-tack the deliberation and finish the budget before December. The budget preparation hit a snag due to some questions especially the budget of Integrated Gender and Development Division (IGDD).

“Naay mga question

ang atong ubang mga kababainhan bahin atong training na budget na di na kinahanglan (Other women question the budget on trainings which is not important),” Duterte said.

Duterte said that they will wait for the resolution in the coming committee hearings

to be conducted by the committee on finance, ways and means, and appropriations headed

by Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang.

“Atong paningkamutan na mahuman nato by December (We will try our best to approved it

by December),” Duterte said.

76-A, Sasa, Mintal, and Leon Garcia. The march will carry the theme that speaks to the children: You can help stop trafficking and other forms of abuse,” Ampog said.

An alliance of kids that looks into the situations of their fellows joins Talikala in this movement.

Nerly Altillero, leader of the Children Against Child Trafficking in Barangay Sasa, asserted that underaged kids shouldn’t be working. “They should be in school,” she said. The 17-year-old girl has seen children trafficked in her community.

Nerly has been witness to various forms of trafficking; she said that she’s affected by this in the most banal way: her young brother works as an umbrella boy.

An umbrella boy is one of those many kids who carry big umbrellas on the street, shielding pedestrians from the strong downpour when it rains.

They get paid two to five pesos every time they assist a person walk from a building to the nearest area where there’s transportation.

In Kilometer 11, Barangay Sasa, she said that kids can be seen there by the shores, picking up scraps of metal to sell when the tide is low.

Somewhere down the

ports, there are also young boys who push carts with heavy items. She said that they are coerced to work and receive scandalously meager coins as payment because their families are poor.

A potential solution to these is to give scholarship to these kids and to provide good jobs for their parents. “It’s them who should be working and not their kids,” she said in vernacular.

According to Ampog, more than half of the city’s population (of about 1.5 million) are children; 70 percent of these kids get to go to school, while the rest can’t afford education.

Instead, they are seen to be working when they shouldn’t be. Some push carts, others sell spices in wet markets. There are also those who carry heavy bags and luggage, while there are also many who work as umbrella boys.

In 2014 alone, 61 cases of child trafficking have been reported.

Children trafficked were brought to Samal Island, Mati, Isulan, Tacurong, Kapalong, and Panabo. The kids involved in these cases have been rescued and are undergoing counseling and other medical services.

“We want people to

be able to spot trafficking in various forms,” Ampog said. “They should be vigilant in reporting these recruiters to the authorities.”

She said that taking action for advocacy requires the efforts of the public and the leaders to become concerned citizens. “We want children to be protected not just on this day of our march,” she said. “Children could be trafficked and abused all year round, that’s why we want to protect them.”

Kids as young as seven years old are already working when they shouldn’t be—and they do so much work in harsh and extreme conditions. “They are deprived of their chances to play and to learn in school.

That is why we should make them aware too that what they’re doing is wrong,” Ampog added.

Child abuse can come in many forms, and this can even start in the household. She reminded parents that discipline doesn’t have to involve the use of an “iron fist.”

Instead of harsh punishments, Ampog encouraged parents to instead hone good values into their children through moral support, spoken word, and love. (Jesse Pizarro Boga / MindaNews)

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OPAPP Secretary Teresita Quintos-Deles, meanwhile, said that the agency is hopeful that this policy will be a “lasting legacy of this administration.”

The NAPWS or NAP is the “Philippine Government’s response to the three landmark international normative standards on women, peace and security.”

The National Steering Committee on Women, Peace and Security (NSCWPS) is composed of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Foreign Af-

fairs (DFA), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), he Department of National Defense (DND), the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) while the PAMANA implementing agencies are composed of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), PhilHealth, the Department of Agriculture (DA), and the National Environment

Members of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas – Southern Mindanao Region (KMP-SMR) commemorate this year’s peasant week by staging a protest rally to express

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exploration phase but they have to comply also with other requirements.

They should NCIP (National Commission on Indigenous People) approval, they should have a DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resource) approval and other government agencies,” Bonguyan said to reporters.

Bonguyan said that there is a need for the city to build more power plants in order to avert power crisis in Southern Mindanao.

He said that the city will accept applications to any firm which applies for new power plant construction in the city.

“As long they comply with the necessary requirements to build new power plants like geothermal plants, we will

Agency (NEA).

Kababaihan at Kapayapaan Aside from the relaunch of the revised NAPWS and the signing of the JMC, the OPAPP has also unveiled the second edition of their publication, “Kababaihan and Kapayapaan” Magazine featuring the women frontrunners of the NAP and anecdotes of women leaders who devoted themselves to peace work.

Rikken, Deles, Social Welfare Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Soliman and Justice Secretary Leila De Lima graced the cover of the magazine.

their grievances against the government along San Pedro Street in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

approve it,” Bonguyan said.

“The more power plants in Davao, the better,” he added.

He said that building of new power plants in the city translates to more taxes, employment generation and livelihood programs.

“But, we are also cautious and not all will be given an approval just like the proposed hydropower plant that we refer to the Watershed Management Council.

We take it gradually and of the same time we ensure that Southern Mindanao especially Davao City will have a reliable and sustainable source of power,” Bonguyan said.

Based on the joint committee report of the committees on energy,

environment and natural resources and cultural communities and Muslim affairs, AboitizPower decided to undertake the Geothermal Project after it realized the need to diversify power plant serving Mindanao grid and ensure the long term security of Mindanao power supply.

AboitizPower said there is a need to build more power plants to protect or mitigate climate change. The island, according to AboitizPower, is in need of base load power.

The company said it will be tapping the geothermal resources in the provinces of Davao del Sur and North Cotabato; Davao City and Digos City and the municipalites of Magpet and Sta. Cruz. ABF

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Which type of gamer are you?

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HETHER you find joy pairing off candies or jewels, get perky adding up tiles for a desired number, or feel empowered with every new conquest or successful defense on your mobile phone, tablet or PC – chances are, you most definitely are a gamer.

As more and more people engage in mobile and online games, the relevant question to ask is, “which type of gamer are you?”

Gaming as a great social experience In the past, people had this notion that gaming was only for children, or for middle-aged men who shunned interfacing with society. While it’s a misconception, that fallacy lingered over the years and has resulted to an aversion to the gaming experience.

But the influx of smartphones and tablets featuring fast processors and stunning visuals has enabled more and more people to experience and enjoy exhilarating games anytime, anywhere – converting them unknowingly into gamers.

The fact that most of these games allow you to post your scores on your Facebook account, and interact with other gamers around the world also brought gaming to a whole new level by making it a great social experience.

This is evidenced by the existence of games that have huge followings – from mobile games like Candy Crush (with over 500 million downloads by late

2013) to online games like World of Warcraft (which peaked with 12 million subscribers).

Three types of gamers With the huge selection of games today, you won’t have trouble finding a game that appeals to you. It all just depends on what type of gamer you are.

There are actually many types of gamers depending on how deep you want to drill it down but, for simplicity’s sake, you can classify yourself under one of these three categories: The Casual Gamer – These are the people who like to play every once in a while and usually find themselves playing through their phones or Facebook.

If you’re a casual gamer, you’re usually playing games that are puzzle-based or simple tests of skill. You also tend to gravitate toward games that are easy to manage time-wise meaning you can start it and drop it whenever you please.

You enjoy games like Tetris, Angry Birds, Flappy Bird, Candy Crush and Temple Run. The Immersive Gamer – Immersive gamers usually go for role-playing games (RPG) and people who fall under this category go for a really engaging gaming experience. Story and gameplay are usually what matters most to these types of gamers.

The games they enjoy are definitely harder to time manage (i.e. “I just need to get to the next Save Point” or “Just let

me finish this quest”) but provide a more satisfying experience for them. All-time favorites include Final Fantasy, World of Warcraft and Resident Evil.

The Competitive Gamer – These gamers are in it for the thrill

of playing with others, whether they are friends or random people online.

The enjoyment comes from trying to best each other in matches whether in a basketball court, a race track, or a field of war.

While it may seem

repetitive to others, competitive games shine with how different the experience is depending on who the game is being played with. A few examples of these are the NBA 2K Series, Counterstrike, Defense of the Ancients and League of Legends.

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The big sleep REMEMBER those days when your parents used to nag you about getting some shut-eye in the afternoon or early in the evening? We used to take sleep for granted, hated the fact that we were made to cut short our play dates and chitchats.

Instead, even find so much contentment in sneaking some late night reading or partying once our parents have gone off to dreamland.

Now as adults, in the midst of work and the city buzz, some of us have reached that point of looking back at the sleep and innocence long lost over time, wishing we had more hours of rest at night. Yes, sleep, especially to mothers, have become a luxury which most of us can’t afford, given the demands of family life and career all happening at the same time.

It is everyone’s dream to wake up fresh, happy, and ready to roll for another full day ahead. In this modern age, only few realize the importance of sleep and how it affects your well-being. The consequences of sleep deficiency can either manifest during unforeseen moments or affect and harm you over time. Inadequate rest can put you at risk for some chronic health problems. It also can affect how well you

It is everyone’s dream to wake up fresh, happy, and ready to roll for another full day ahead. In this modern age, only few realize the importance of sleep and how it affects your well-being. think, react, work, learn and relate to others. Some doctors say that sleep deprived individuals have trouble making decisions, controlling emotions and behavior, and coping with challenges and new experiences.

One thing that hit me, spot on, is the fact that lack of sleep increases

your chances of gaining weight! Apparently, even if you sweat blood and tears just to lose the excess baggage around your body, nothing will help you get toned if you don’t get the right amount of sleep. You’ll just end up craving for more food and your metabolism will also slow down. All the effort,

money and time invested in fitness will simply go to waste.

One cannot imagine the immeasurable returns of investing in some good shut-eye. However, given the number of years we’ve taken it out of our priorities, there are those who have fallen victims to insomnia or the inability to sleep.

Insomnia comes in different forms. Those who either “light sleepers” or have trouble falling asleep fall under the illness. The cure for sleep difficulties is generally found in your day-to-day routine.

Here are a few tips that may help you find your way to dreamland, without having to count sheep.

• Be consistent with your bedtime and wake up time, even on the weekends (otherwise, Mondays will always feel like Mon-

days). Respect your body’s need for rest by regulating your body clock.

• As much as possible, exercise in the morning and not at night. Studies show those who work out in the morning have better chances of dozing off at the right time as compared to individuals who gets a high on endorphins by sweating calories out after office hours.

• Create your own bedtime ritual and sleeping environment with which your eyes won’t get any distractions. Keep away from bright lights, television or your computer. They send a waking signal to your brain and disrupt your concentration. Block off any thought that will make you anxious or keep your mind busy and alert.

• Stay away from caffeine and heavy meals at

night. Those who have low tolerance to stimulants should refrain from drinking caffeine infused drinks right after having lunch.

• Avoid power naps in the afternoon. It will only charge you up for the entire night.

Your bedtime habits and day-to-day lifestyle choices play a vital role in keeping you productive, mentally sharp, emotionally balanced and energetic at any time of the day.

The quality of your life really changes once you embrace the path to wellness and sleep is one way of respecting your body.

In essence, the key to a beautiful morning and a meaningful day actually starts with how you value night time.

As doctors would say, it is never too late to get some sleep.

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UP AND ABOUT

Globe Art Gallery features ‘If Trees Could Talk’

GLOBE TELECOM is showcasing If Trees Could talk, an environmentthemed exhibition featuring the works of 27 of the country’s most promising and admired artists.

Borlongan, Ruel Caasi, Ninel Constantino, Anton del Castillo, Daniel dela Cruz, Demetrio dela Cruz, Ferdinand Doctolero, Alee Garibay, Emmanuel Garibay, Rommel Joson, Erwin Leaño, Dante Lerma, Joven Mansit, Ferdinand Montemayor, Jim Orencio, J Pacena II, Anthony Palomo, Jerson Samson, Brendale Tadeo, Tammy Tan, Palma Tayona, Jomike Tejido, Roderick Tijing, and Wire Tuason. The exhibition will run until October 20.

The Globe Art Gallery recently featured the Confluence, which brought together the amazing talents of master potter Lanelle Abueva Fernando, mosaic artist Lisa de Leon-Zayco and fine art photographer Suzette BernardoMontelibano. The gallery also featured Parial’s Painted Photographs, an exhibition of various book will then be donated to chil- photographs captured by redren in public schools and disad- nowned artist Mario Parial using vantaged communities through- his collection of vintage cameras. out the Philippines, as part of Before this, Biag, an exhibition CANVAS’ One Million Books of artworks made by Cordillera for One Million Children Cam- artists Mark Tandoyog, Alfonso paign. Proceeds from the sale of Dato, Alfred Dato, Art Lozano the artworks will also benefit art- and Herwin Buccat from the ist grants for Project Bakawan, an Tam-Awan Village, was featured environmental art fair to be held at the gallery. Globe Telecom’s at UP Diliman in February 2015. support for contemporary art Participating artists include and the people in the art commuLeonard Aguinaldo, John Paul nity in general speaks of its advoAntido, Marcel Antonio, Elmer cacy for creativity and innovation

Organized by the Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS), in partnership with Project Bakawan, the show explores the tension-fraught relationship between human and nature, suggesting that if trees could talk (and people could listen), they would have quite a few things to say. The exhibition notes quote Albert Einstein’s insight on what should be man’s attitude towards nature, that “our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.”

The exhibition is currently on display at the Globe Art Gallery, located at the telecommunication provider’s corporate headquarters in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

The artworks, accompanied by poems, essays, and short stories, anchor a new book of the same title to be published by CANVAS this November.

Thousands of copies of the

Fiftea at SM City Davao ESTABLISHED in 1994, Fiftea has grown to 500 stores in Taiwan. Recently, Taiwan’s top milk tea brand landed at the ground floor of SM City Davao.

Compared to other brands, Fiftea is a cut above the rest.

Fiftea baristas are trained for the long haul. They undergo a two-year training before their deployment to franchisees.

This ensures every milk tea served maintains the high quality and consistency trademark of Fiftea.

The Fiftea brewing process is unlike the other milk-tea brands. It uses traditionally brewed tea. Water is boiled separately before adding the tea leaves to get the freshest flavors and nutrients without the bitterness from over-boiled leaves. Tea leaves are imported and sourced from reputable tea growers to ensure sharp, distinct and natural flavor. Fiftea ensures that recipe is strictly followed, maintaining the right mix in every cup.

Grab your cup or freshly prepared milk tea. Visit Fiftea at the ground floor of SM City Davao.

Green Retail Agenda 2014 at SM City General Santos AS a member of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Private Sector Advisory Group and its thrust towards socio-environmental awareness and disaster risk reduction, SM Supermalls hosts its 5th Green Retail Agenda.

The Green Retail Agenda is an annual conference hosted by SM Supermalls for its tenants, suppliers, contractors, business partners and other significant stakeholders that aims to provide a fresh view on the social, economic, and environmental context of a sustainable business.

General Santos City Councilor Bagonoc discussing the Philippines Disaster Awareness.

SM City General Santos held this 5th Green

Retail Agenda with this year’s Theme: “The Business Case for Disaster Risk Reduction”. Five Speakers from different sectors discussed 5 topics for the forum.

General Santos City Councilor Elizabeth Bagonoc delivered the keynote address for Philippine Disasters, BDO Insurance Senior Manager for Mindanao, Mr. Ranz Apolinario discussed Business Continuity Planning, Starbucks Manager Ms. Janice Ian Castro talked about Disaster Preparedness Best Practices, News Reporter from Brigada Mass Media Corporation, Mr. Jed Reston spoke on the Importance

of Awareness and Access to Information and Communication in Disaster Risk Reduction Management, and with the presence of the Regional Director for Civil Defense, Dir. Minda Morante, Mr. Roy L. Dorado, Chief for Training from Office of the Civil Defense and Natural Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council discussed the Emergency Response in Midst of a Disaster.

SM City General Santos supports this awareness and will continue to be a steward of the environment emphasizing the social, economic and environmental benefits of Green Retail.

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James afraid to lose Nadine in ‘Wansapanataym’

THE character of Kapamilya star James Reid is feeling worried that Anika (portrayed by Nadine Lustre) will erase him in the continuation of ABS-CBN’s top-rating fantasy-drama anthology, “Wansapanataym Presents My App Boyfie,” which also stars Dominic Roque.

Last weekend, Joe (James) did everything to steal and hide Anika’s

computer tablet when he found out about her plan to delete him.

Will Joe be able to change Anika’s mind especially now that she’s starting to develop feelings for Melvin (Dominic)?

What will Anika do when her magical computer tablet that created her ‘app boyfie’ Joe gets lost?

Also part of “Wansapanataym Presents My App Boyfie” are Cherie Gil, Malou Crisologo, Ingrid dela Paz, Jazz McDonald, Marco Pingol, and Elise Joson.

The show also features Isabel Oli and Alex Castro as guest stars. It is written

by Noreen Capili and directed by Jojo Saguin.

The original story book for Filipino kids “Wansapanataym” is under the production of Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created top-rating TV masterpieces such as “Walang Hanggan,” “Ina Kapatid Anak,” and “Juan dela Cruz.”

Don’t miss the continuation of James, Nadine, and

D o m i n i c ’s “ Wansap anataym” special this S a t u r d ay, 7:15PM, after “Home Sweetie Home” and Sunday, 7PM, after “Goin’ Bulilit” on ABSCBN. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

Gretchen Barretto to pursue theater singing in London

AWARD -WINNING actress Gretchen Barretto may be one of the most established personalities in Philippine showbiz but there is one thing she still wants to pursue — musical theater.

“I am going back to London after my work.

I want to get trainings in theater singing,” she shared with “Tapatan Ni Tunying’s” Anthony Taberna last Thursday.

“It has been my dream ever since I was a kid. I knew I wanted that. I just needed a push. So now I feel like, if I have the time in London, I will do theater singing and then hopefully do another al-

bum, a musical album,” Gretchen adds. Gretchen previously released two albums — “Unexpected” in 2008 and “Complicated” in 2009.

But before flying to London, the 44-year-old actress has to promote her first Star Cinema movie “The Trial,” where she plays a developmental

psychologist who helps a mentally challenged student, played by John Lloyd Cruz, accused of raping his grade school teacher.

Gretchen says she did not hesitate to accept her role in “The Trial” because she was drawn to the material. As known in the industry, Gretchen first rose to fame via skin flicks in the late ‘80s to early ‘90s.

“I felt that I had to offer something significant to this industry. Fortunately, ABS-CBN gave me a chance to do that. I think, for the past seven or six years, I’ve been doing the right thing as far as my career is concerned,” Gretchen says.

Boy Abunda and the MYNP to launch book about nanays BELOVED TV icon Boy Abunda and his foundation Make Your Nanay Proud (MYNP) are set to launch the MYNP book project, a proud collection of musings and reflections from some of our country’s leaders and renowned personalities.

A project first conceived after the foundation was formed in 2012, the Make Your Nanay Proud book originates from Abunda’s belief that “maternal love is a transformative force that can nurture leadership qualities of Filipinos for social transformation.”

Curated inside the MYNP book are personal anecdotes from a who’s who of Pinoy achievers— from President Benigno Aquino

III to ABS-CBN President and CEO Charo Santos-Concio to teen queen

Kathryn Bernardo to Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. It is a unique look into how their mothers’ love helped lead them to where they are today.

And to officially launch the book, Abunda is set to open the 2014 Philippine Literary Festival organized

by National Book Store and Raffles Makati. The event will feature a chat and discussion with the TV icon on how we can truly make our nanays proud.

The event will be held on October 23, 9 a.m. at Ballroom 2 of Raffles Makati. This is open to everyone, and all proud sons and daughters are welcome to bring along their nanays for the book signing which will follow afterwards.

BOOK OF LIFE Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum GP

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ALEXANDER & THE TERRIBLE HORRIBLE NO GOOD VERY BAD DAY Jennifer Garner, Steve Carell PG 13

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STYLE

Tumi introduces Fall 2014 collection TUMI travels to the city of Amsterdam.

A city defined by high contrasts, the collection harmonizes the tensions of design: engineering vs. craftsmanship, utilitarian vs. artisanal and basics vs. future. Amsterdam’s old-world charm reunited with a picturesque destination inspires an assortment of travel and lifestyle accessories for the global citizen. The worldrenowned artwork of Netherlands’ native Rembrandt is reflected in the Fall color palette of deep, dark tones of Olive, Navy, Garnet, and Sapphire.

Tegra-Lite Max The next incarnation of Tegra-Lite has arrived.

This fall, TUMI will debut new styles within its Tegra-Lite lineup of the most durable and fully-functional hardside travel cases with the launch of Tegra-Lite Max. Providing the global traveler with a myriad of new packing features, including an exterior front pocket and zippered expansion capabilities, this premier travel assortment incorporates lightweight design with the most innovative materials, proprietary to the brand. Tegra-Lite Max packs in enhanced elements that showcase both the technical innovation and intelligent design that goes into each TUMI product. Key advancements include an exterior U-Zip Pocket, expansion capabilities, double 360-degree wheels, a new Durafold construction, and TUMI’s patented XBrace 45 handle system.

A differentiator from standard hardside cases, the U-Zip exterior pocket is built to house easy-access essentials and expand inwardly, providing the traveler with additional packing capacity for items such as toiletries, jackets, and passports. Structured with a slim profile, the UZip pocket incorporates TUMI’s signature ballistic nylon in the gusset which is pleated to maintain dimensions, a monogram

ABOVE: TUMI Alpha Bravo Knox Backpack in Olive.

LEFT: TUMI Tegra-Lite Max International Expandable CarryOn in T-Graphite.

patch and leather trim detailing. Engineered for strength, the zipper-tozipper expansion capability offers up to 2” of additional packing space.

Newly designed, patentpending double 360° wheels are recessed into the body of the packing cases with benefits including stable and superior multidirectional navigation, less friction and a roomier interior compared to carry-on bags with surface-mounted wheels.

To optimize exterior capacity, the patent-pending Durafold construction method folds and reinforces the frames with heavy duty yet lightweight stitching and impact-resistant caps which provide superior corner strength. Tegra-Lite Max utilizes TUMI’s patented X-Brace 45® handle housing system. Made from lightweight, aircraft-grade aluminum, this advanced

system forms a protective, impact-absorbing structure around the telescoping handle tubes within the case. Three handle height options allow for easier maneuverability and convenience when rolling through the airport.

Alpha Bravo Designed for the individual who’s always on the go, the Alpha Bravo collection offers casual styles tailored to one’s transitional lifestyle. New to the assortment, the Greely Sling Backpack, is versatile and ideal for weekend outings, your daily commute or longer journeys.

The strap can be attached in two places to accommodate left- and rightside wearing options. The Greely Sling Bacpack will be available in Olive color.

TUMI’s Fall 2014 collection will be available starting October 2014 at The Travel Club Abreeza.

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Casintahan tops FTB golf

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ONG-HITTING EJ Casintahan obviously looks up to golf star Rory McIlroy. Looking like the world’s topranked golfer in his powder blue kit, Casintahan roared to a gross 38 to win the overall gross title in the 1st Fore The Boys Open Golf Tournament at the Davao City Golf Club over the weekend.

Casintahan was joined in the winner’s podium by Fred Baloran who shot 47 on the Stableford scoring

WINNING FORM. EJ Casintahan (left) shows off his winning swing off the tee. Right, Casintahan (fourth from left) receives his prize from (l-r) Ernesto Damaso, Vanes-

sa Sularte, Glorie Dalugdog, Arnie Villanueva, Jojo Espino and Andrew Bautista. Boy Lim

to take the overall net title in the 18-hole tourney organized by the FTB club.

Denden De Castro took the Class A gross title with a 37 while Bong Basilla won the Class A net with a 41. Blass B gross went to Jimmy Testado (34), Class B net to Marlon Tabanao (44), Class C gross to Kirby Andullah (29), Class C net to Larry Baluso (43), Class D gross to Ricardo Punzalan (21) and Class D net to Ronald Tolentino (43).

In the Seniors division, lawyer Larry Pasquil won the 55-65 gross title with a 35 while Art Casas took the net with a 38. In the 66-above class, Boy Perlas (32) won the gross title while Romy Garcia (40) took the net honors.

Tournament chairman Andrew Bautista led the awarding of prizes to the winners. Exciting raffles also spiced up the awarding rites at the DCGC Clubhouse.

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CHAMPS. Class A gross champion Dedden De Castro (left) and Class C gross winner Kirby Andullah (right) during the 1st Fore The Boys Open Golf Tournament at the Davao City Golf Club. Boy Lim

Donaire eyes PH comeback F

IVE division world champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire wants his comeback fight from his crushing 6th round knockout at the hands of Jamaica’s Nicholas “Axe Man” Walters to be held in the Philippines.

Philboxing learned that tentative discussions had already been held and that the alternate choice would be in Dubai where ABS-CBN staged a tremendously successful Pinoy Pride fight card before a turn-away crowd of Filipino overseas workers at the World Trade Center.

Donaire’s father/train-

er “Dodong” Donaire told us that they had decided to go down to super bantamweight where Nonito dominated the division earning the “Fighter of the Year” accolade in 2012 and emerging as No.5 in the prestigious Ring Magazine pound for pound rankings.

He said the return of Donaire could be in a regional title fight so he could once again re-establish his credentials before going after a world super bantamweight title.

Donaire who had ten stitches on both eyebrows indicated he needs time to rest and spend quality

Vicente-Abad duo rules Prince netfest T

he dynamic duo of Barry James Vicente and Daniel Abad of Ecoland 2 captured the men’s open doubles in the recently-held Prince Tennis Tournament held at Ecoland 1 Tennis Court.

The Vicente-Abad pair defeated the tandem of Edgar Quinones and Ozit Judaval of Gem Village in the championship match.

In Class B for 25 to 40 years old, Cocoy Bendolo and Drags Perez of Eco 4 won over the pair of Eco 2’s Bobong Caorte and Boboy Paradero, while Ferdie Centeno and Loloy Mejia of GSIS defeated the two-some of Marvin Camino and Bobot Alga of Eco 4 in the finals of the Class B for 41 and up.

Gem’s Ken Mamuntuan and Jed Mangaoil crushed the pair of Eco

4’s Daniel Caneda and Koji Taketomi in the Class C (25-40), while Toril’s Noel Ching and Arnold Longakit drubbed the duo of Rolly Ajero and Nonoy Poquita of Flores Village in the Class C (41 & up).

Manoling Te and Lambert Barcelona of Flores Village won the Senior Citizen division over the pair of Jun Ronulo and Efren Reyes of Midland.

Bing Bajada and Lanie Dizon of Toril overpowered Joy Tubang and Virgie Estoquia also of Toril in the Ladies division.

Prince regional coordinator Alex Bernan and tournament director Marivic Salvador awarded the all the winners with tennis rackets and bags sponsored by the Sports Resources Inc. Phils. and Toby’s Sports.

time with his family and allow his wounds to heal before plunging into training to be in the best shape of his life for his return which he expects to be staged in May next year.

The support Donaire received from his Filipino fans and admirers in the US and around the world despite the loss, helped lift his spirits and prompted him to want to fight before a predominantly hometown crowd although he did receive a tremendous reception from the fans at the StubHub Center which he appreciated.

The father/trainer told us that unlike most

fighters who are depressed or downhearted after losing by a knockout especially for the first time, Nonito was “doing good and is not really down. His spirits are good” which was evident in his post fight demeanor which won praise from the media and from Walters himself for Donaire’s innate class.

Donaire and his dad realized that the featherweight division was too tough to handle because the fighters were “bigger and stronger” as clearly evidenced by the overwhelming power of Walters.

TOP NETTERS. Men's Open champions Daniel Abad (2nd from left) and Barry James Vicente (3rd from left) with tournament director Marivic Salvador (extreme left) and Prince Regional coordinator Alexander Bernan (extreme

study published in 2010 conducted over a 17-year period discovered that the most common injury to afflict an NBA player is a lateral ankle sprain. More than 13 percent of all injuries studied in those 17 years were sprained ankles.

A sprained ankle is exactly the kind of injury that Manny Pacquiao risked when he played seven minutes as a player-coach for the Kia Sorento in the Philippine Basketball Association. Pacquiao had two turnovers in a game his team won 80-66 over the Blackwater Elite.

Pacquiao is supposed to defend the WBO welterweight title against Chris Algieri on Nov. 22 at Cotai Arena in Macau, China, in a bout on HBO Pay-Per-View.

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He went on a 27,000mile tour with Algieri and promoter Bob Arum in August, making stops in Macau, Shanghai, Singapore, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York. All of that money is down the drain if Pacquiao were to get injured.

It would have also cost Algieri the fight of his life and all of the fighters on the undercard a significant payday.

Pacquiao said after the game that he would stick to his coaching duties and not play until after the fight, but it was incredibly arrogant of Pacquiao to even attempt play pro basketball so close to a major fight.

A sprained ankle almost certainly would have postponed or canceled the card and would have made a lot of people that he works with in the fight business extraordinarily unhappy.

NBA ROUNDUP

he Golden State Warriors signed free agent guard Sean Kilpatrick to a contract, the team announced Monday.

Kilpatrick, 24, was a first-team Associated Press All-American as a senior at the University of Cincinnati in 2013-14, averaging 20.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists.

-The Miami Heat signed guard Larry Drew II and he is expected to be added to the Heat’s NBA Development League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

Drew appeared in 11 games (two starts)

with the Heat during the 2014 Orlando and Vegas Summer Leagues and averaged 4.4 points, 3.6 assists, 1.55 steals and 1.5 rebounds.

-The Los Angeles Lakers waived guard Keith Appling and center Jeremy Tyler, the team announced.

Appling, a rookie from Michigan State, saw action in two games this preseason, scoring two points in 20 minutes. Tyler, a three-year NBA veteran, appeared in three preseason games for the Lakers, averaging 2.7 points and 3.3 rebounds in 9.4 minutes per game.

right) during the awarding of Prince Kadayawan sa Dabaw Tennis Tournament held at Ecoland 1.

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